Postby dognose » Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:10 am
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Succeeded by a Corporation
Philadelphia, Pa., March 3.—The firm of Bailey, Banks & Biddle was dissolved on Feb. 28th, by limitation. The business of the late firm will be wound up by Joseph T. Bailey and Charles W. Bailey, who are authorized to settle and adjust all its business, and who will pay all the liabilities of the firm. Meanwhile Joseph T. Bailey, Charles W. Bailey George W. Banks, Clement Weaver and Harry N. Robinson have applied for the organization of a corporation to conduct the business, and will continue it as heretofore under a corporation organized in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania, under the name of The Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co.
Samuel Biddle, who for the past 16 years has had charge of the finances of the house, has dissolved his connection with the firm. He was 29 years in the business, having been well known as a partner in the house of Clark & Biddle, Robbins, Biddle & Co., and lastly of Bailey, Banks & Biddle.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th March 1894
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