JOHN HUGHES. WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

There is not any better looking glass than an old friend. This is particularly true of our old friend, John Hughes, well known furniture dealer of 49, East Market street, city. He has been engaged in this line of business for years and is highly regarded among commercial elements as an honest dealer and a gentleman of wholesome common sense.

Born in Wales of parents in moderate circumstances, Mr. Hughes received early education in his native land. On July 12th, 1887 the furniture seller married a native daughter and came to this country immediately after. Next Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Hughes will observe their 38th wedding anniversary.

Soon after arrival in New York city, the couple came to Wilkes-Barre, where they have since resided. Mr. Hughes became a collector for the late Charles W. Tammany, who was in the installment furniture business at 41, East Market street. On July 13th, 1897, Mr. Hughes embarked in the furniture business with the late John Evans, of Warrior Run, at 50 East Market street and subsequently started an enterprise of his own a few years later at 53, South Main street. In recent years large quarters were sought and the business was moved to 49, East Market street.

Square dealing with patrons and handling quality goods has served to make the "house of Hughes" one of the foremost in this section of Pennsylvania. Hundreds of homes have been furnished with goods purchased from the Hughes concern all of which is indicative its quality satisfies.

Mr. Hughes has been the father of eleven children, two of whom have passed to their reward. He is a member of the Masonic Order and a trustee of the First Welsh Presbyterian Church. Not many citizens can boast of a more lengthy chain of friends than John Hughes. He is known widely as a gentleman of honor and a dealer of honest qualifications.

The furniture dealer stands high with people of the Wyoming Valley, many of whom come from distant communities to do business with the venerable gentleman, knowing they will sanction a square deal when in the market for furniture.

Family Tree.