Biography Jasper A. Smith   Hancock County,WV

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Submitted by: jwaite@weir.net

Jasper A. Smith, our jolly New Cumberland neighbor and fire-brick king, has
proven himself one of the most popular and successful salesmen of fire clay
and fire clay products in the Ohio valley, and is often seen on our streets
with our leading manufacturers looking after his contracts.  For a number
of years he has been associated with McMahon, Porter & Co. sewer pipe and
fire brick establishment at New Cumberland, besides presiding over the
Minor Fire Clay Co. at Empire, O.  Recently he assumed control of the New
Brighton pottery, which plant he will operate in the manufacture of tile
and enameled brick.  Always genial, polite and a business hustler, he is
sure to win, whether he pursues business or social distinction.