"H. J. Hallock, jeweler, Wyalusing. Among the self-made men of this county, the gentleman whose name heads this brief sketch is deserving of special mention. He was born November 19, 1848, a son of Eli R. and Mary Jaques. His father's ancestors were of English origin, Peter Hallock the first of the family in the New World, came to Massachusetts in 1640, and was leader of the colony that came with him. H. J. Hallock grew up in Northumberland and Meshoppen, receiving an academic education.
When he was thirteen years old, he was apprenticed to learn the wagon-maker's trade, and served four years; then entered a store as a clerk, and served for years, after which he went into the employ of R. B. Camp, of Wyalusing, and with him began to learn the jewelry business; afterward was with James Searls, of Pittston, and then with John W. Tyler, of Scranton. In May, 1873, he began business for himself in Wyalusing, by close attention and good business tact, he made his trade a complete success. He carried lines of goods as extensive as most city establishments of the same kind, and as the best skillful workman in the county. His beautiful store-room at the corner of Main and Church streets is well stocked with watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware, spectacles, opera glasses and musical instruments, guns, revolvers, ammunition, etc.; his first stock amounted to be $150, later carried thousands of dollar's worth. He owns the building in which his store-room is located, as well as his beautiful residence on Front Street.
Mr. Hallock was united in wedlock, September 29, 1875, with Susie Dodge. This union was blest with two children: One that died in infancy, and Leila Melissa. Mr. and Mrs. Hallock are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Wyalusing, of which he is trustee, steward and treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Hallock were among the most active workers in all church and benevolent enterprises of the section. He was an active Democrat, and has filled various town and borough offices."
When he was thirteen years old, he was apprenticed to learn the wagon-maker's trade, and served four years; then entered a store as a clerk, and served for years, after which he went into the employ of R. B. Camp, of Wyalusing, and with him began to learn the jewelry business; afterward was with James Searls, of Pittston, and then with John W. Tyler, of Scranton. In May, 1873, he began business for himself in Wyalusing, by close attention and good business tact, he made his trade a complete success. He carried lines of goods as extensive as most city establishments of the same kind, and as the best skillful workman in the county. His beautiful store-room at the corner of Main and Church streets is well stocked with watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware, spectacles, opera glasses and musical instruments, guns, revolvers, ammunition, etc.; his first stock amounted to be $150, later carried thousands of dollar's worth. He owns the building in which his store-room is located, as well as his beautiful residence on Front Street.
Mr. Hallock was united in wedlock, September 29, 1875, with Susie Dodge. This union was blest with two children: One that died in infancy, and Leila Melissa. Mr. and Mrs. Hallock are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Wyalusing, of which he is trustee, steward and treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Hallock were among the most active workers in all church and benevolent enterprises of the section. He was an active Democrat, and has filled various town and borough offices."
"H. J. Hallock, jeweler, Wyalusing. Among the self-made men of this county, the gentleman whose name heads this brief sketch is deserving of special mention. He was born November 19, 1848, a son of Eli R. and Mary Jaques. His father's ancestors were of English origin, Peter Hallock the first of the family in the New World, came to Massachusetts in 1640, and was leader of the colony that came with him. H. J. Hallock grew up in Northumberland and Meshoppen, receiving an academic education.
When he was thirteen years old, he was apprenticed to learn the wagon-maker's trade, and served four years; then entered a store as a clerk, and served for years, after which he went into the employ of R. B. Camp, of Wyalusing, and with him began to learn the jewelry business; afterward was with James Searls, of Pittston, and then with John W. Tyler, of Scranton. In May, 1873, he began business for himself in Wyalusing, by close attention and good business tact, he made his trade a complete success. He carried lines of goods as extensive as most city establishments of the same kind, and as the best skillful workman in the county. His beautiful store-room at the corner of Main and Church streets is well stocked with watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware, spectacles, opera glasses and musical instruments, guns, revolvers, ammunition, etc.; his first stock amounted to be $150, later carried thousands of dollar's worth. He owns the building in which his store-room is located, as well as his beautiful residence on Front Street.
Mr. Hallock was united in wedlock, September 29, 1875, with Susie Dodge. This union was blest with two children: One that died in infancy, and Leila Melissa. Mr. and Mrs. Hallock are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Wyalusing, of which he is trustee, steward and treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Hallock were among the most active workers in all church and benevolent enterprises of the section. He was an active Democrat, and has filled various town and borough offices."
When he was thirteen years old, he was apprenticed to learn the wagon-maker's trade, and served four years; then entered a store as a clerk, and served for years, after which he went into the employ of R. B. Camp, of Wyalusing, and with him began to learn the jewelry business; afterward was with James Searls, of Pittston, and then with John W. Tyler, of Scranton. In May, 1873, he began business for himself in Wyalusing, by close attention and good business tact, he made his trade a complete success. He carried lines of goods as extensive as most city establishments of the same kind, and as the best skillful workman in the county. His beautiful store-room at the corner of Main and Church streets is well stocked with watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware, spectacles, opera glasses and musical instruments, guns, revolvers, ammunition, etc.; his first stock amounted to be $150, later carried thousands of dollar's worth. He owns the building in which his store-room is located, as well as his beautiful residence on Front Street.
Mr. Hallock was united in wedlock, September 29, 1875, with Susie Dodge. This union was blest with two children: One that died in infancy, and Leila Melissa. Mr. and Mrs. Hallock are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Wyalusing, of which he is trustee, steward and treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Hallock were among the most active workers in all church and benevolent enterprises of the section. He was an active Democrat, and has filled various town and borough offices."
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