H. P. Powers
H. P. Powers, a contractor in plumbing, tinning and heating at Steubenville, O., enjoys a prosperous business in this line. He has been a resident of the city for a period of twelve years, having come from Columbus, O. Mr. Powers was bom in Pittsburgh, Pa., February 14, 1884, and was about eight years of age when taken by his parents to Columbus, O. There he completed his schooling, after which he came to Steubenville. Prior to this time he had worked three and a half years at the plumbing and tinning trade and he continued it here. In 1896 he came to Steubeiiville and May 1, 1906, established a business for himself and has since continued it with uninterrupted success. He is a member of the Master Plumbers' Association, the Steubenville Chamber of Commerce, the Y. M. C. A., aud Knights of the Maccabees. He belongs to St. Peter's Catholic Church.
From 20th Century History of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio, by Joseph B. Doyle. Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910