The Marlinton Dye & Chemical Co. was founded in 1893

 The Marlinton Dye & Chemical Co. was founded in 1893.

• The company's stated purpose was to build and operate an extract dye and chemical plant at or near Marlinton.
• The first board of directors was elected on November 24, 1893.
• The directors were:
  • C. A. Yeager, Marlinton
  • Geo. W. Huntley Jr., Covington, Va.
  • J. R. Droney, Brocton, N.Y.
  • J. A. Dennison, Hagerstown, Md.
  • A. D. Neill, Hottingham
  • M. S. Wilson, Marlinton
  • Preston Warn, Raywood
  • E. H. Williams, Marlinton
  • W. J. Yeager, Marlinton
• The company's attorneys were Andrew Price and A. P. Edgar.

The advertisement is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the economic and industrial development of West Virginia in the late 19th century. It is also a reminder of the importance of newspapers in the early days of advertising.