A ~ The oldest mercantile establishment was that of Study Brothers & Co., general merchants. It was founded in 1853 by E. L. Study, P. Sneeringer, and James L. Shultz, on the present site of the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library, at the corner of 10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., where also were sold the first goods in the village. A number of enlargements of business and firm changes had since taken place, but the name of Study always was prominently at the head. In 1883, the firm consisted of S. M. Study and the brothers James A. and William L. Study. The store consisted of a main room, with a wing on the north end, and a carpet department in the second story.