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CHARLES HOLMES, hotel-keeper, Cochranton, was born in Mercer County, Penn., August 5, 1855, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Dickson) Holmes. He was married September 25, 1875, to Miss Mary E. Holmes. Came to Cochranton, August 7, 1883, when he took possession of the hotel known as the Shafer House, now the Holmes House, situated on the corner of Adams and Walnut Streets. It is a three-story frame structure, well arranged, neatly furnished, and having excellent sample rooms and other hotel conveniences. In connection with the hotel he has the best livery in the place. His motto is "universal satisfaction," which is always given to his numerous customers. He is a genial and pleasant gentleman and has an amiable helpmeet.
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