Title: Charles Elmer Hires (1851-1937) Abstract: Best known as the originator of Hires Root Beer, Charles Elmer Hires had many commercial interests Keywords: Hires, Charles E./Hires Root Beer Source: Philadelphia and Notable Philadelphians, Moses King, 1902 Binder: 5 Collection: W. Robert Swartz This photo and many others may be found in The First 300: The Amazing and Rich History of Lower Merion, which may be purchased through Diane Publishing Company or in Lower Merion area book stores.