D C QUINN
ONE OF KEYSER'S MOST PROMINENT MERCHANTS
In a work embracing the various industries of the city, the
business facilities and prominent features for the information of the
public, is the intention to give place and prominence to those
staunch and reliable houses whose age and volume of business entitle
them to a leading and foremost position. Such an establishment is the
general merchandise store of D C Quinn. It was founded in 1882 by L M
Shepherd & Co, of Cumberland, as a branch of their immense
business, and Mr Quinn was first associated with the store as manager
for that firm. In 1888, Mr Quinn purchased the business, and has
since conducted it.
The stock carried is large and varied, including lines of
dry goods, furnishing goods, shoes, groceries, queensware, etc. The
combined stock of all other Keyser merchants who handle queensware,
will not exceed the stock carried by this store, and naturally a
large trade in that line is enjoyed. The commodious store room, 20X70
feet, is supplemented by a warehouse used for storage purposes. for
the convenience of Keyser patrons a free delivery is maintained,and
purchases will be delivered and orders taken anywhere within the city limits.
Mr Quinn has always taken a active part in the political
councils of the Democratic party, and was in * a candidate for
sheriff. Despite the Republican landslide which occurred that year,
his opponent, Floyd Knight, now sheriff's clerk, was elected by an
exceedingly meagre majority of votes.
As chairman of the finance committee of the memorable town
council in 1893, Mr Quinn was largely instrumental in securing for
Keyser the magnificent water works system which has proven so
satisfactory. Re-election in the council in 18 (?98), he soon
resigned and has since that date devoted his entire time to the
upbuilding of his mercantile interests. His close identification with
the best business interests of Keyser, his heavy investment here, and
his long residency in our midst, together with a firm belief in the
future growth and progress of our thriving city, place Mr Quinn among
Keyser's most progressive citizens. Born in Hampshire County, this
state, he has for the past 23 years been in the mercantile business.
TRANSCRIBED OCTOBER 27, 2001 BY PATTI MCDONALD
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