I.D. Booth, a fifth-generation family owned business in Elmira, Ohio, celebrated its 140th anniversary. The wholesaler of plumbing, heating, industrial, steel and electrical supplies invited more than 1,500 people, representing 70 agencies that are part of its customer base, said Walter Booth, vice president of the company. Irving D. Booth began his “heavy hardware” business in Elmira in 1875, selling anything from horseshoes to nails to eavestroughs to pipe. More details here.