[p. 956] city controller of New Castle, now serving in his second term in this important office of the city government, has been identified with New Castle interests since 1883. He was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where he obtained his literary training and learned the art of telegraphy. After having had practical experience as a telegrapher in his native county he came in 1883 to New Castle, entering the employ of the W.N.Y., N. & P. Railroad, and later the Baltimore & Ohio, gradually advancing from the ordinary work of the railroad telegrapher to be chief train dispatcher and yard master. He continued in railroad work until he was elected to his present office. In February, 1908, he was re-elected for a second term, his popularity being proved when he received four votes to one given his two opponents. Mr. Hughes is unmarried, residing with his mother and sister. With them he attends the United Presbyterian Church. His fraternal membership is with the Elks.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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