A J Riley

A J Riley
A. J. Riley, Groceries and Provisions, Cor. Main and High Streets Mr. A. J. Riley, the proprietor of the grocery and provision house located at the corner of Main and High streets is a native of Montgomery Co., O., where he was born in 1830. When quite young he came to the state, now a half-century ago, and in 1850 came to the city, where he has since resided. For over a quarter of a century he has been identified with the grocery trade and with the gradual growth and prosperity of the city. He opened his present grocery and provision houses recently as August, 1883, and now occupies for business purposes a room 20 X 40 feet in dimensions, besides cellar underneath. He carries a full stock of the best groceries and provisions, embracing choice teas, coffees, spices, sugars, syrups, canned goods, notions, fresh country produce, etc., comprising every description of home and table supplies in this line. The extensive and favorable acquaintance he enjoys, both in city and country, has contributed toward an established trade which embraces already many of the best families of the city and County. Mr. Riley was appointed Stationary Clerk in the act State Senate during the winters of 1860 and 1861, and during the war held important positions of trust in government offices.
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

A. J. Riley, Groceries and Provisions, Cor. Main and High Streets

Mr. A. J. Riley, the proprietor of the grocery and provision house located at the corner of Main and High streets is a native of Montgomery Co., O.,
where he was born in 1830. When quite young he came to the state, now a half-century ago, and in 1850 came to the city, where he has since resided.
For over a quarter of a century he has been identified with the grocery trade and with the gradual growth and prosperity of the city. He opened his
present grocery and provision houses recently as August, 1883, and now occupies for business purposes a room 20 X 40 feet in dimensions, besides
cellar underneath. He carries a full stock of the best groceries and provisions, embracing choice teas, coffees, spices, sugars, syrups, canned
goods, notions, fresh country produce, etc., comprising every description of home and table supplies in this line. The extensive and favorable
acquaintance he enjoys, both in city and country, has contributed toward an established trade which embraces already many of the best families
of the city and County. Mr. Riley was appointed Stationary Clerk in the act State Senate during the winters of 1860 and 1861, and during the war
held important positions of trust in government offices.

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