BIO: LEHMAYER & Brother, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, historical editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, York Borough, Pg 30

LEHMAYER & BROTHER, dealers in clothing, hats, gents' furnishing goods, and sole 
agents for the celebrated Pearl Shirt.  Mr. N. Lehmayer is a native of Germany, 
and came to America in 1847.  Among the business interests of York there is none 
that deserves more prominent mention than the firm here mentioned.  This 
enterprise was established in 1847, beginning with limited means and a small 
stock, but energy and a determined will were not lacking.  For many years this 
firm has maintained a front rank in the clothing trade of York County.  Here is 
kept constantly on hand a most complete and varied assortment of all kinds of 
clothing and gents' furnishing goods.  Special attention is given to the latest 
styles and changes.  This firm buys directly from the manufacturers, for cash 
and in large quantities, and is ever prepared to extend to the trade the best 
possible bargains.  There are no advantages to be gained by the people of York 
and York County by going to the large cities, when this firm offers the equal in 
every particular.  The building was enlarged in 1884, and now the principal 
sales department is 125 x 32 feet, and is steam-heated.  Six assistants are 
employed in the establishment.  Mr. Lehmayer is a striking example of the 
proverbial thrift of his race.  Mr. Lehmayer, by his uniform of courtesy, has 
won the respect of a large circle of friends, and is known as a most reputable 
man.  His residence, on East Market Street, is one of the most elegant and 
extensive in York.