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460 IVLEN OKis still living and resides inColborne. Dr. Niles waseducated in Colborne, afterwhich he was in his father'semploy for several years.In 1882, he went to Manitoba,and built in PortageLa Prairie, one of the largestbiscuit factories in theWest, the machinery aloneof which cost $35,000. He,however, made Winnipeghis headquarters, and Dr.Benson's house his home,in which family he alwaysreceived the greatest kindnessand hospitality. In1883, ne entered the officeof Dr. J. L- Benson, dentist,where his mechanical skillsoon received recognition.He became one of the chartermembers of the DentalAssociation of Manitoba.In 1884, he entered intopartnership with Dr. Emmons,which partnershiplasted until 1891, when heopened an office of his own.His specialities are goldwork and regulating naturalteeth by means of bands.As a gold worker, he is one of the bestartizans in the Dominion, as, having afine natural mechanical genius, he undertakeshis professional duties witha descendant of one of the oldest Quaker the touch of a born artist. His practiceisfamilies of Prince Edward County. Heremoved to Northumberland steadily growing, and his patronsCounty among the best citizens of Winnipeg.about the year 1850, where he resided In politics, Dr. Niles is a staunch Conservative,an influential worker in theuntil his death, and was held in highesteem. He was an extensive grain Winnipeg Conservative Association.dealer, owned and operated large flour In religion, he is an Episcopalian.mills and barrel factories, dealt in January i4th, 1891, he was married toland plaster, which he imported in large May Bellquantities from Taylor, a niece of Mrs. Dr.Oswego, N.Y., and was Benson, and daughter of Wni. Taylor,the first cash grain buyer in that district.His wife, Maria (Haight) Niles, of oneEsq., Winnipeg. His family consistsdaughter.