The bar-keeper was appealed to, as bar-keepers, like barbers, are supposed to know all the news.
"First Fam'lies of the Sierras"
Joaquin Miller
There were goldsmiths, feather-men, barbers, baths, and as good earthenware as in Spain.
"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I."
John L. Stephens
Passing with an easy step the row of barbers lined up in waiting beside their chairs, de Spain walked straight down the open aisle, behind Morgan's back.
"Nan of Music Mountain"
Frank H. Spearman