JONES BROS., grocers, are one of the younger firms of Sharon. Con C. Jones,
the senior member, was born in Hickory Township, Mercer Co., Penn.,
October 80, 1861, and is a son of Seth and Margaret (Smith) Jones,
residents of Hickory Township. He grew up on the old homestead, and
began clerking in Sharon in 1886. In July, 1887, the firm of Jones
Bros., was formed. They purchased the grocery store of D. A. Clepper,
and have since done a fair business. Con C. was married August 1, 1888,
to Marie Struble, of Sharon. He is a Republican1 a member of the
Equitable Aid Union, K. of G. E., and Jr. O. United A. M.
Wade B. Jones,
the junior member of the firm, was born on the old homestead, August
20, 1865, and remained there until the present partnership was formed.
He is a Republican, and was married June 29, 1887, to Sadie Martin, of
Sharon, who is a member of the Baptist Church. Though a new firm, Jones
Bros. have been doing their full share of the business in their line.
History of Mercer County, 1888, page 732
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