John M. Casey

From The Headlight, A Periodical Devoted to the Interests of Railroads and Railroad Centers, January 1899

“John M. Casey is a son of the ‘Emerald Isle,’ his parents coming to America when he was but a year and a half old, and locating in Shelbyville. After leaving school at the age of 16, he served as a printers’ devil for one year and then decided to learn the tin and stove business, finding employment with H. H. Churchill where he remained for six years. He was then employed by other stove firms of the town for eight years. On March 4, 1890, he decided to go into business for himself and began in a small way and gradually worked up until he now enjoys an excellent patronage. He owns the property he occupies and a comfortable home near town. His stock consists of wrought steel ranges, anthracite stoves, cooking and heating stoves of the best manufacturers. He is special agent for he Radiant Home Air Blast stove which gives universal satisfaction, having sold over five hundred dollars worth this season. He is assisted in the store by Walter P. Robinson who has been with him eight years. Special attention given to repair work of all kinds, also roofing, guttering, etc.”