Haines & Mason
Feed, Grain and Ice Dealers
This house had its inception in 1878 under the firm name Haines & Hoover. In November, 1882, Mr. Hoover withdrew and in May, 1883, Mr. William F. Mason was admitted into partnership. Since the last named date the house has been known by the above title; but the present individual members of the firm are Calvin Haines and John R. Mason, (a well-known and extensive operator in grain and stocks, noticed elsewhere in this volume). Mr. John Mason entered this co-partnership in, November, 1883, on the retirement of his son from the firm. These gentlemen are conducting a growing and prosperous business, handling as they do large quantities of grain and feed, supplying a large local trade. In connection with the above a large ice business is done during the summer months. In this department they have ample facilities to meet the growing demand of a large local trade. About 1000 tons of ice are disposed of annually, necessitating the employment of three delivery wagons and two men. Until recently the ice trade was in the control of one house here, but these gentlemen, having ample facilities and means, have secured already the greater portion of the ice trade of Muncie. The business extends throughout the city and surrounding country and shows a steady growth. Mr. Calvin Haynes is a native of Ohio, where he was born in 1841, that has resided in this state since 1869. Mr. J. Are. Mason is also a native of Ohio, born there in 1837. He has been a resident of the state since boyhood.
Manufacturing and Mercantile Resources and Industries of the Principal Places in Wayne, Henry, Delaware and Randolph Counties A Review of their Manufacturing, Mercantile and General Business Interests, Advantageous Location, &c Including a Brief Historical and Statistical Sketch of Their Rise and Progress Resources and Industries of Indiana, Part V publisher unknown, 1884.