History of P.F. Connelly

Concrete, Vol. 11, No. 4, Apr. 1911, pg. 90

P.F. Connelly, El Reno, Oklahoma, manufactured long-handled concrete tools in the 1908-1911 period. Their adjustable handle fit 6 tools, including adjustable finish trowel, "edger, jointer, pointing trowel and combination curbstone finisher, which at one operation finishes the curb, cuts curb joint and turns the edge." The business was owned by Patrick F. Connelly (c. 1873-1932), a native of Ireland, who also owned a paving company.

Cement World, Vol. 2, No. 6, 15 Sep. 1908, pg. 436