John E. Gable's History of Cambria County, V.II, p.1064

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History of Cambria County, V.2

1064 HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY

    Mr. Beilstein was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Mineral Lodge of the Knights of Pythias and the Protected Home Circle. He was a life long Democrat. Mrs. Beilstein holds membership in the First English Lutheran Church and is a liberal contributor to all worthy causes. She is a member of the Conemaugh Valley Memorial and Mercy Hospital associations. Her keen business judgment is characteristic of her many financial investments and she is among Johnstown's large land owners. The family residence is at 1048 Franklin Street.

    Herman Niessner. Prominent among the successful business men of Johnstown is Herman Niessner, florist. He was born inthis city, July 14, 1882, and is the son of Herman and Charlotte (Behr) Niessner.
    Herman Niessner, deceased, was one of Johnstown's leading pioneer business man. In 1885 he established the business now conducted by his son and was thus engaged until his death in 1920. His wife is also deceased.
    Herman Niessner attended the parochial schools of Johnstown and at an early age was identified with his father's business. The Niessner greenhouses were completely destroyed in the flood but were rebuilt along modern and scientific lines. Their place of business, which is located at 88 Poplar Street, is among the attractive spots of Johnstown. Greenhouses are also located at Geistown and cover a total of about 40,000 square feet. Rudolph Niessner and Miss Marie Niessner are also connected with the business. They are members of the Florist Telegraph Delivery Association and The American Florists.
    Mr. Niessner is an independant voter. He holds membership in the Catholic Church and Loyal Order of Moose.

    James B. Holdeman is a reliable young business man of Johnstown, where he is manager of the Great American Tea Company, 610 Broad Street. He was born at Connellsville, Pa., Aug. 7, 1890, and is the son of Jacob C. and Mary Holdeman. The former is deceased and the latter resides at Cumberland, Md.
    James B. Holderman received his education at Cumberland, Md., and then entered the employ of the Grand Union Tea Company in that city,

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1064	HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY
Mr. Beilstein was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Mineral Lodge of the Knights of Pythias and the Protected Home Circle. He was a life long Democrat. Mrs. Beilstein holds membership in the First English Lutheran Church and is a liberal contributor to all worthy causes. She is a member of the Conemaugh Valley Memorial and Mercy Hospital associations. Her keen business judgment is characteristic of her many financial investments and she is among Johnstown's large land owners. The family residence is at 1048 Franklin Street. Herman Niessner. Prominent among the successful business men of Johnstown is Herman Niessner, florist. He was born inthis city, July 14, 1882, and is the son of Herman and Charlotte (Behr) Niessner. Herman Niessner, deceased, was one of Johnstown's leading pioneer business man. In 1885 he established the business now conducted by his son and was thus engaged until his death in 1920. His wife is also deceased. Herman Niessner attended the parochial schools of Johnstown and at an early age was identified with his father's business. The Niessner greenhouses were completely destroyed in the flood but were rebuilt along modern and scientific lines. Their place of business, which is located at 88 Poplar Street, is among the attractive spots of Johnstown. Greenhouses are also located at Geistown and cover a total of about 40,000 square feet. Rudolph Niessner and Miss Marie Niessner are also connected with the business. They are members of the Florist Telegraph Delivery Association and The American Florists. Mr. Niessner is an independant voter. He holds membership in the Catholic Church and Loyal Order of Moose. James B. Holdeman is a reliable young business man of Johnstown, where he is manager of the Great American Tea Company, 610 Broad Street. He was born at Connellsville, Pa., Aug. 7, 1890, and is the son of Jacob C. and Mary Holdeman. The former is deceased and the latter resides at Cumberland, Md. James B. Holderman received his education at Cumberland, Md., and then entered the employ of the Grand Union Tea Company in that city,