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AUG 20 19Q4 ftewlfc *t Fear no man, and do justice to all men." Vol. I. SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1904. No. 49 Men of Affairs, Mr. Alden F. Hays, Though Blind, is One of the Successful Business Men of the Valley. Mr. Alden F. Hays, one of Sewickley's most successful merchants, was born in Pittsburg on June 27, 1850, and has been a resident of Sewickley for thirty- nine years. He is a son of the late Alexander Hays, who had such a brilliant career in the Givil war. When seven years of age he had the misfortune to run a carving fork in one of his eyes. The injured optic was not removed until he was twenty years of age, and by this time it had effected the other to such an extent that a series of operations became necessary to save the remaining one, but without avail, and at twenty-seven years of age he became totally blind. In 1862 he entered the Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind in Philadelphia, where he received a thorough education in music and the classics, graduating with honors in 1870. During the following twelve years he taught music. In 1882 Mr. Hays embarked in the business in which he is now en- engaged, a deale'r in coal, lime, building material, etc., he later added ice to his other lines of trade, in all of which he has been very successful. He is an honorary member of the Grand Army of the Republic, a member of the Sons of Veterans and of several secret societies. He is also a director of the Sewickley Building and Loan Association, and takes a great interest in its affairs. In his business transactions Mr. Hays shows the results of his early training, combined with natural ability and unflagging industry and perseverance. He attends to the details of his business more systematically and with greater exactness than many who have full use of all their facul- PROF. H. P. BOLAND, A. B., Principal of the Commercial Department of Twin Gity Business Gollege. Prof. Boland is an expert accountant and a teacher of several years' experience, having been for a number of years vice president of one of the largest commercial colleges of the south. He is the author of a work on bookkeeping which is being generally used in business schools. Prof. Boland is a resident of Atlanta, Ga., but will locate in Ambridge at the opening of the college, September 5. This college has an announcement on our last page this week of special importance to our young men. They will do well to read it. ties. He can use the typewriter with facility, writing all his business and correspondence, makes out all checks and signs all business papers; can open the combination of his safe, unlock his desk and place his hand upon any book desired. Mr. Hays' system of records is remarkable. He has a personal record of every transaction, that has taken place in his business. His car records have been found to be even more correct at times than those kept by the railroads, as was shown when a dispute arose over some matters of this kind. He uses what is known as the Braille system of raised letters, and his entire system of accounts has been made in this way. In speaking of the success he has achieved, Mr. Hays disclaimed the possession of any remarkable or occult powers; he attributes it all to industry, persistent applica tion and good common sense. His hearing is wonderfully acute* He is able to walk along ths str.et (Continued on page 9.) Fresh Air Home The Work Being Brought to a . Close for the Summer. The work of the Sewickley Fresh Air Home, is drawing to a close, the next consignment of children being the last of the season. The treasurer reports a serious falling of in subscriptions this year, and if the friends of the work do not come to the rescue, there will be no funds to close the summer's work, and nothing on hand for the expenses of the winter. It is confidently hoped that many persons who have overlooked the matter heretofore will send subscriptions at once, that the summer's work may be concluded without debt. All donations may be sent to Mrs. S. L. Gilson, treasurer, or to any member of the board, which will hold a special meeting Monday, August 22, to take action on this matter; it is earnestly hoped that many new subscriptions may be reported at that time. Heptasophs Outing. On Friday, August 26, the Heptasophs of the Pittsburg district, will hold an outing at Rock Springs. The following conclaves will participate: Monongahela, Ethel, Birmingham, Buehla, J. K. More- head and Homewood. Those desiring to attend from this place can get invitations and further information from Brother Goff, of No. 93. Was It a Joke? A communication was received by the Herald on Wednesday of this week that was unique. It contained three single sheets of note paper neatly folded, and entirely blank. Whether this was meant as a joke, or was the result of an oversight, we will leave to the sender to decide. ft fr ' ,i. mm
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Title | Sewickley Herald |
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Full Text | AUG 20 19Q4 ftewlfc *t Fear no man, and do justice to all men." Vol. I. SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1904. No. 49 Men of Affairs, Mr. Alden F. Hays, Though Blind, is One of the Successful Business Men of the Valley. Mr. Alden F. Hays, one of Sewickley's most successful merchants, was born in Pittsburg on June 27, 1850, and has been a resident of Sewickley for thirty- nine years. He is a son of the late Alexander Hays, who had such a brilliant career in the Givil war. When seven years of age he had the misfortune to run a carving fork in one of his eyes. The injured optic was not removed until he was twenty years of age, and by this time it had effected the other to such an extent that a series of operations became necessary to save the remaining one, but without avail, and at twenty-seven years of age he became totally blind. In 1862 he entered the Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind in Philadelphia, where he received a thorough education in music and the classics, graduating with honors in 1870. During the following twelve years he taught music. In 1882 Mr. Hays embarked in the business in which he is now en- engaged, a deale'r in coal, lime, building material, etc., he later added ice to his other lines of trade, in all of which he has been very successful. He is an honorary member of the Grand Army of the Republic, a member of the Sons of Veterans and of several secret societies. He is also a director of the Sewickley Building and Loan Association, and takes a great interest in its affairs. In his business transactions Mr. Hays shows the results of his early training, combined with natural ability and unflagging industry and perseverance. He attends to the details of his business more systematically and with greater exactness than many who have full use of all their facul- PROF. H. P. BOLAND, A. B., Principal of the Commercial Department of Twin Gity Business Gollege. Prof. Boland is an expert accountant and a teacher of several years' experience, having been for a number of years vice president of one of the largest commercial colleges of the south. He is the author of a work on bookkeeping which is being generally used in business schools. Prof. Boland is a resident of Atlanta, Ga., but will locate in Ambridge at the opening of the college, September 5. This college has an announcement on our last page this week of special importance to our young men. They will do well to read it. ties. He can use the typewriter with facility, writing all his business and correspondence, makes out all checks and signs all business papers; can open the combination of his safe, unlock his desk and place his hand upon any book desired. Mr. Hays' system of records is remarkable. He has a personal record of every transaction, that has taken place in his business. His car records have been found to be even more correct at times than those kept by the railroads, as was shown when a dispute arose over some matters of this kind. He uses what is known as the Braille system of raised letters, and his entire system of accounts has been made in this way. In speaking of the success he has achieved, Mr. Hays disclaimed the possession of any remarkable or occult powers; he attributes it all to industry, persistent applica tion and good common sense. His hearing is wonderfully acute* He is able to walk along ths str.et (Continued on page 9.) Fresh Air Home The Work Being Brought to a . Close for the Summer. The work of the Sewickley Fresh Air Home, is drawing to a close, the next consignment of children being the last of the season. The treasurer reports a serious falling of in subscriptions this year, and if the friends of the work do not come to the rescue, there will be no funds to close the summer's work, and nothing on hand for the expenses of the winter. It is confidently hoped that many persons who have overlooked the matter heretofore will send subscriptions at once, that the summer's work may be concluded without debt. All donations may be sent to Mrs. S. L. Gilson, treasurer, or to any member of the board, which will hold a special meeting Monday, August 22, to take action on this matter; it is earnestly hoped that many new subscriptions may be reported at that time. Heptasophs Outing. On Friday, August 26, the Heptasophs of the Pittsburg district, will hold an outing at Rock Springs. The following conclaves will participate: Monongahela, Ethel, Birmingham, Buehla, J. K. More- head and Homewood. Those desiring to attend from this place can get invitations and further information from Brother Goff, of No. 93. Was It a Joke? A communication was received by the Herald on Wednesday of this week that was unique. It contained three single sheets of note paper neatly folded, and entirely blank. Whether this was meant as a joke, or was the result of an oversight, we will leave to the sender to decide. ft fr ' ,i. mm |
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