J D MINER
From the Commerative Edition January 1, 1892, San Jose Daily Mercury
Surnames: Miner

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J.D. Miner

Of the hardware firm of Miner & Van Sant was born at Columbus, Ohio, in September 1864. Upon completion of his education he entered one of the largest hardware jobbing houses in the State where he mastered the rudiments of his business.

Two years ago he started for the West on the outlook for a good business opening, stopping first at Salt Lake City where he was for a time connected with the largest hardware house there. Hearing most favorable reports of San Jose, Mr. Miner in conjunction with W.C. Van Sant decided to investigate the business prospects of this section of the State with the intention of opening a new establishment. Finding that Mr. J. Boschken was about to retire from business on account of poor health, they very wisely purchased the old established stand at 136 South First street, and during the past year have done a large and satisfactory business.

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