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Oscar Glaze Peters
Oscar Glaze Peters (April 6, 1842 – November 9, 1894) was a 19th-century American businessman. He was at the head of the Columbus Buggy Company, Peters' Dash & Columbus Buggy Company, where his ability as a businessman and expert accountant proved invaluable in helping to build up the largest manufacturing plant for light vehicles in the world. Early life and education Oscar Glaze Peters was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, April 6, 1842. His parents were George and Sarah (Merion) Peters. He was three years old when he came to Columbus, Ohio. The father engaged in the tanning business in the early years of his residence in Columbus but later devoted his time and attention to the manufacture of trunks. In 1856, he was probably the first newsboy in Columbus, as be sold on the street daily and weekly papers and monthly magazines. Peters pursued his public school education until he became a high school student. He took a course in the Commercial College, and improved rapidly in double ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Oscar, OSCAR, or The Oscar may refer to: People * Oscar (given name), an Irish- and English-language name also used in other languages; the article includes the names Oskar, Oskari, Oszkár, Óscar, and other forms. * Oscar (Irish mythology), legendary figure, son of Oisín and grandson of Finn mac Cumhall Places * Oscar, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * Oscar, Louisiana, an unincorporated community * Oscar, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Oscar, Oklahoma, an unincorporated community * Oscar, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community * Oscar, Texas, an unincorporated community * Oscar, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Lake Oscar (other) * Oscar Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, a civil township Animals * Oscar (bionic cat), a cat that had implants after losing both hind paws * Oscar (bull), #16, (d. 1983) a ProRodeo Hall of Fame bucking bull * Oscar (fish), ''Astronotus ocellatus'' * Oscar (therapy cat), cat purported to predi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |