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After the war elosed, he learned painting, in Cumberland county. In 1867 Mr. Baker eame to Harrisburg, and was employed by John Cruikshank, for ten years. For
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two years he was a partner with John W. Hoerner. Since that time he has been en- gaged for himself, in contracting, and is one of the leading workmen of the city.
Mr. Baker was a charter member of the Harrisburg Board of Trade, and one of the original stockholders of the People's Bridge Company. Hle is a Republican; has served in the common council from the Fifth ward, and was on the highway committee. He is a member of the Masonie fraternity, from the blue lodge to the consistory ; of Dau- phin Lodge, No. 160, I. O. O. F .; of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, and of Post No. 5S, G. A. R.
He was married, in 1871, to Miss Emma E., daughter of George Reed, of Hogues- town, Pa. His children are: Howard W., Emma G. and Robert R. Mr. Baker and family are members of Westminster Presby- terian church, in which he holds the office of trustee.
FISHER, EMORY A., was born in York county, Pa., October S, 1849. He is a son of Henry and Eliza (Trout) Fisher, natives of York county. His father was left an orphan at ten years of age. He learned carpentry, came to Harrisburg in 1870, and worked on the construction gang of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company up to October 9, 1877, when he met with an accident at No. 11 bridge, Tyrone, which caused his death De- cember 13, 1877. His wife died in 1873. They had twelve children, three of whom grew to maturity, and two are now living: James B., of Harrisburg, and Emory A. Emory A. Fisher received a very meager education in the public schools of Cumber- land county. In 1864 he hired as a repair hand on the Northern Central railroad. In 1866 he hired to B. F. Lee & Co. to learn milling, but owing to the dissolution of the firm in 1867 he became apprentice to . L. Crull, of New Cumberland, to the painter's trade, and remained with him until 1870. He then came 'to Harrisburg, and was in the employment of J. R. Stocy up to 1872. He then engaged in business for himself. The first contract he had was to paint house No. 716 North Third street. He has since been one of the leading contractors of the city, employing from ten to thirty men. In 1891 he added to his business a complete stock of wall paper. He is a Democrat, with Prohibi- tion proclivities. He has served two unex- pired terms on the school board. He was
married in 1875 to Miss Susan, daughter of Lewis B. Raber, of Harrisburg. Their chil- dren are: Lewis R., Emory A., Jr., and Lile R. Mr. Fisher is a prominent member of the Otterbein United Brethren church, and was the leading organizer of that church society in 1878. He was formerly a member of the Boas Street church, but withdrew from that church and had many followers. Ho was the leader of the "original forty." He selected the site of the present edifice, sub- scribed the first money toward building it, and was active in raising the remainder. IIe was for fourteen years leader of the music in the church and Sunday-school. He was converted on Christmas eve, December 25. 1866, in . Mount Olivet United Brethren church, York county, and joined the church, and from that time has held office in the United Brethren church, having been super- intendent of Sabbath-school for twenty years as primary superintendent, at this time su- perintendent of the adult department in Ot- terbein Sunday-school. He is one of the organizers, and the first president of the Master Painters' and Decorators' Association of Pennsylvania, and was a delegate to the national convention held in Buffalo, Feb- ruary 12, 1896. Mr. Fisher is strictly a self-made man. He started a business in 1872 on a capital of seven dollars borrowed from his mother. He owes his success in life to his own efforts.
BELL, THORNTON A., painter, was born in Duncannon, Perry county, Pa., May S, 1850 ; son of Thomas G. and Elizabeth (Camp) Bell, natives of that county. The father was a painter and came to Dauphin county in 1853, located in Harrisburg and followed his occupation until 1865. In 1861 he enlisted for three years in the First Pennsylvania re- serves as private and was appointed fife major and served three years.
Thornton A. came to Harrisburg with his parents when he was two years of age, and subsequently removed to Carlisle, where he was reared and educated in the public schools. He learned the painter's trade with his father, and returned to Harrisburg in 1873, where he has since followed his occupation. fle is one of the principal contracting painters in the city and has been employed on the State work and other important contracts. In his political views Mr. Bell is in agreement with the Republican party. In 1880 be enlisted in company D, Eighth regiment, City Grays
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and was made bugler for the company, and for two years previous to his enlistment he had served in the drum corp of the City Grays. He was transferred to General Gobin's staff, Third brigade, and was appointed chief musician of the brigade. In February 14, 1870, he enlisted in the Governor's Troop, National Guard, served five years and was honorably discharged. Mr. Bell is a men- ber of the State Capital Lodge, No. 70, I. O. O. F. He was married, in 1878, to Miss Flora B. Eichelberger, of Cumberland county. Their children are: Thomas J., Frank Hnn- ter, Edward Thornton, Henry Andrew, Charles Edwin, Wesley Harrison, Clara Jane, and Mary Bell. Mr. Bell is a member of Grace Methodist Episcopal church and is chairman of the entertainment committee of the Men's Bible class.
ELDER, MATTHEW B., plumber, was born in Swatara township, December 19, 1848; son of Joshua and Nancy (Brown) Elder. The father was born in Indiana connty, Pa., and the mother was the daughter of Thomas Brown, of Ilanover township. When a young man the father came to Dauphin connty, where he married and engaged in farming in Swatara township. He was an elder in the Paxtang Presbyterian church. Both he and his wife died in Swatara town- ship. Their children are: Joshua, farmer, of Swatara township; John, of Swatara township ; David, Harrisburg ; Elizabeth M., Mrs. W. K. Cowden, of Philadelphia; Mar- garet B., Mrs! J. Q. A. Rutherford, of Swa- tara township; Eleanor S., Mrs. F. W. Rutherford, Swatara township; Matthew B. and Matilda, nnmarried.
Matthew B. was reared in Swatara town- ship and received his education in Seiler's Academy. After leaving school he learned the trade of plumber, at which he worked as a jonrneyman some years. In 1879 be engaged in business for himself, and became one of the prominent men in the trade. Mr. Elder is a member of the Republican party. He was married January 6, 1889, to Miss Frances, daughter of John A. Rutherford, of Swatara township. They have two chil- dren, John R. and Joseph. Mr. Elder is a member of the Paxtang Lutheran church and is an elder in the sanie.
POOLE, WASHINGTON 1., plumber, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 4, 1851. Ile is a son of William E. and Marion (Gray) Poole.
William E. Poole was a native of England and for many years was a commission iner- chant of Philadelphia, where he now resides. Ilis wife was a native of Baltimore, Md.
Washington I. Poole moved to Delaware county, Pa., when he was eleven years old. He was educated in the schools of Philade !- phia. He learned plumbing in Camden, N. J., serving an apprenticeship of five years, after which he worked as a journeyman plumber. He came to Harrisburg in 1.873 and in 1874 established his present business on Chestnut street. He is considered the leading and most practical plumber in the city, being equally intelligent and skillful in the theoretical and mechanical branches of the business. Recognizing the sanitary im- portance of his work, he spares no labor or pains to free the homes of his fellow-citizens entrusted to his construction from the deathi traps of destructive plumbing.
Mr. Poole is a charter member of the Har- risbnrg Board of Trade. IJe is a Democrat.
He was married in 1879 to Miss Ida May, daughter of James Gilmore, of Harrisburg. She died in 1894, and Mr. Poole was married again in 1896 to Miss Carrie, daughter of William Bergstresser, of Harrisburg. Mr. Poole is a member of the Pine Street Pres- byterian church and of the Y. M. C. A.
- NAUSS, CHRISTIAN, plumber and gas fitter, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Harrisburg December 5, 1852. He is a son of Christian and Christiana (Kramer) Nanss. His parents were born in Germany ; they came to Amer- ica in early life and located at Harrisburg. His father was first engaged in brewing and subsequently in the bakery business; he is deceased; his widow is still living; they had six children, three of whom are living: Christian, Charles, and Kate, wife of John Sayford, all of Harrisburg. Of the deceased children two died in infancy and a son, George, at the age of sixteen.
Christian Nanss has spent his life in Har- risburg. His education was received in the public schools. He learned plumbing and gas fitting, which has been his occupation. For six years he was the junior member of the firm of Elder & Nanss, and for the past seven years has conducted business on his own account.
He was married, in Harrisburg May IS. 1882, to Abbie Elizabeth, daughter of George T. and Anna E. Murray. They have three children : George M., Russell C., and Anna E.
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Mr. Nauss is an active member of Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464; Perseverance Chapter, No. 21 ; Harrisburg Council, No. 7; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, K. T .; standard bearer, Harrisburg Consistory, 32°; Lulu Temple, Knights of Mystie Shrine, F. & A. M. In his political views he is a Demoerat. The family attend the Lutheran church. Mr. Nauss is one of the representative and pro- gressive business men of Harrisburg.
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VAUGHN, H. PATRICK, plumber, gas and steam fitter, was born at Harrisburg, Pa., February 7, 185S. His parents, Patrick H. and Mary M. (Callon) Vaughn, were natives of Ireland, but resided in Harrisburg many years and were well respected citizens. The father died in December, 1883, and the mother in 1876. Patrick was educated in the publie schools of this city, and here, also, he learned the trade of plumbing and gas fitting, which he has made the business of his life, embark- ing for himself in the business in 1883. He is amply equipped for his business and is skillful, reliable and successful. The exten- sive contracts he has executed in his line speak for him. Among the more prominent jobs he has done may be mentioned the plumbing apparatus of the executive mansion and of the State Senate chamber of this city.
Mr. Vaughn was married in May, 1878, to Emma Franees Smith, daughter of Albert and Harriet Smith. They have no children. In political views and affiliation Mr. Vaughn is a Democrat. HJe attends St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church. It is to Mr. Vaughn's eredit that in his own eity, where he was born and brought up and where he has spent his whole life, he is universally esteemed and regarded as an honorable and upright man, and one thoroughly competent and reliable in business.
-MARSHALL, JOHN S., plumbing, gas fitting, heating and sanitary drainage, was born near Millerstown, Perry county, Pa., May 31, 1863, son of the late John L. and Mary Anna (Wood) Marshall. The father was born in West Chester, Chester county, Pa., May 6, 1831, and was for a number of years engaged in teaching sehool in Lancaster and Chester counties, afterwards removing to Harrisburg in 1868, where he was in the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany until his death by accident, July 5, 1877, being eut off in early life when his
future prospcets were the brightest. The mother was born in Philadelphia, April 15, 1834, and was married to Mr. Marshall May 21, 1855. Their children are: Addie T., wife of Charles M. Davis, of Harrisburg ; Esther D., wife of John Ludwig, of Harris- burg; Sallie E., wife of Elmer E. Stacy, of Williamsport, Pa .; John S .; Elizabeth, wife of Henry Ault, of Lebanon city ; Mary A., wife of Charles S. Anderson, of Harrisburg; Charles G. and William H. S., of Harris- burg. Their children are: Robert M. and George M. John S. eame to Harrisburg with his parents in 1868, where he received his education in the publie schools and later took a course in the business college at Al- toona, Pa. IIe spent four years in other parts of the State in perfecting himself in the several branches of his business, in which he has been engaged for fourteen years in this city, seven of which he has con- ducted business for himself. Mr. Marshall is a member of Dauphin Lodge, No. 160; a past chief patriarch of Dauphin Encamp- ment, No. 10, I. O. O. F .; a past sachem of Octorara Tribe, I. O. R. M., and a member of Egyptian Commandery, No. 114, K. of M .; Octorara Couneil, Daughters of Pocohontas, and a prominent member of the Master Plumbers' Association of Harrisburg. In his political views Mr. Marshall is a Republican, but is not an office seeker. He is a member of the Pine Street Presbyterian church.
- MCKEE, EDWARD C., plumber and gas fitter, was born in Harrisburg, January 23, 1870. His father, James T. MeKce, was born in Centre county, Pa. He was reared on the farm, and from boyhood has been connected with boating and railroading. Ho eame to Harrisburg in 1868, and for ahnost thirty years has been in the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. At pres- ent he holds the position of passenger engi- neor on the Middle division. He was twice married. In his first marriage he was united to Miss Sarah Snyder. They had three chil- dren: William B., who died in Buffalo, N. Y., December 2, 1891, and his remains are interred in Pine Hill cemetery, Buffalo. N. Y .; Iloward S., and James 'T., both residing in Harrisburg. His second marriage was to Mary Roth, January 12, 1868. By this mar- riage there are also three children : Edward C., Bertha, who died in infancy, and Sadie E., wife of George Keiser, of Harrisburg. The mother died July 29, 1884, and her ro-
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mains are interred in the cemetery at Hunt- ingdon, Pa.
Edward C. received his education in the public schools of Harrisburg. At the age of fourteen he became an apprentice to the plumbing trade, and has made this business his sole occupation. He engaged in busi- ness for himself April 1, 1895. He is a prac- tical sanitary plumber. He spent two years with one of the best firms of Pittsburgh in learning this particular branch of his busi- ness, and is abundantly qualified to execute work on the most modern and scientific plans and principles. He was married in Harrisburg, October 21, 1895, to Sarah A. Boyle, daughter of Daniel F. and Mary E. Boyle, of Harrisburg. He is a member of Cornplanter Tribe, I. O. R. M., and of the Master Plumbers' Association. He is a Democrat and attends the Lutheran church.
- KING, ANTHONY, deceased, was born in 1818, son of Lucy (Auchinbauch) King. He was educated in the schools of that period, and began his business life as a clerk in a hardware store in Pittsburgh. He came to Harrisburg and was in the employment of Mr. Fahnestock, as clerk, for many years. He embarked in the hardware business, in Harrisburg, in which he continued until his death, in 1883. Mr. King was a stock- holder in the stove factory, and in other industries, and was a member of the Board of 'T'rade. He was a Republican in his po- litical views, and served as a member of the city council. He attended the Fourth Street Lutheran church. Mr. King was married, to Miss Harriet Kunkel, daughter of Will- iam and Rebecca (Stine) Kunkel, who died in April, 1892. They reared seven chil- dren: Rebecca, deceased ; George, of Harris- burg; Lucy, Mrs: George T. Ross, of Harris- burg ; bibbie, deceased; Mary, Mrs. Frank Keet, of Harrisburg; Harriet, deceased ; Carrie, Mrs. Gordon Mullin, of Philadelphia.
- MAEYER, DAVID, of the firm of Fager & Maeyer, dealers in stoves, ranges and furnaces, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., December 18, 1828; son of William and Dorothea Maeyer. He was educated in the public schools and learned the trade of tin and sheet iron worker, which has been his life occupation. In 1854 he engaged in business with Mr. George C. Fager in which he has continued since that time. Mr. Maeyer was married at Harrisburg, April 1, 1856, to Mary A. Win-
agle, a native of Dauphin county. Their children are: Mary A., wife of Howard Brown; Fanny H., wife of Harry Vance: Hummel K., Bertie F. and Sarah, all re- siding in Harrisburg. In his political views Mr. Maeyer is a Democrat, and has served as school director seven years. For forty years he has been a member of l'erseverance Lodge, No. 21, and of Perseverance Chapter, and is also a member of Pilgrim Commandery. The family attend the Lutheran church.
COMPTON, SAMUEL R., hardware dealer, was born in Delaware county, N. Y., Marel: 28, 1835; son of John G. and Nancy (Brant) Compton, natives of that county. The father was a millwright by trade, Samuel R. came to Tioga county, Pa., with his parents, where his father died when he was fifteen years old and where he was reared and received his education. He learned the trade of mill- wright and followed this occupation in Ly- coming and Clinton counties for some years. In 1868 he engaged in the grocery and pro- vision business at Lock Haven, Pa., and con- tinued there ten years. Subsequently he took charge of the hardware firm of Van Dyke & Co. for ten years, which position be resigned with a view of engaging in business for himself at Lock Haven, but was pre- vented by the flood of 1889. He came to Harrisburg in the fall of the year, where for two years he was connected with MeCormick & Co., and in 1892 established the business in which he has continued to the present time. In his political views Mr. Compton is a Republican. He was married, in 1860, to Miss M. J. Robinson, daughter of William Robinson, to whom have been born four children : Joli N., with his father: Elmer F., bookkeeper at Altoona ; Emma F., and William A., at home. Mr. Compton is a member of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church.
KLINE, DANIEL, senior member of the firm of Kline& HTimes, was born in Berks county, Pa., June 21, 1839; son of Joseph and Eliza- beth (Keen) Kline. The parents were both natives of Berks county, where they resided until about 1852, when they removed to Lebanon county and there spent the remain- der of their lives. The father was a farmer, and later in life kept a hotel. Their living children are: Catherine, Reuben, Joseph, Ed- ward, Elizabeth, widow of William Martz, of Steelton, John and David. Their deceased
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children are: Rebecca, Peter and Mary O., who all lived to maturity. Daniel, when quite young, removed to Lebanon county and located near Jonestown, where he received his education in the public schools, his school days being terminated when he was fourteen years of age by the death of his parents, which made it necessary for him to start out in life for himself. He began an apprentice- ship at the tinsmith trade, in Uniontown, Dauphin county, which was completed in Northumberland county, his employer hav- ing removed his business to that county, and where he continued to work at his trade as a journeyman until 1861. He then removed to Harrisburg, where he followed his occupa- tion as a journeyman tinsmith for twenty years. In 1881 he formed a partnership with William G. Zollinger, under the firm name of Zollinger & Kline, and engaged in busi- ness. Subsequently the firm was succeeded by a joint stock company called the Harris- burg Stove and Steam Heating Company, of which Mr. Zollinger was the treasurer and Mr. Kline the general manager, and which continued the business for five years. At the end of this time Mr. Kline and Mr. Himes formed a partnership and purchased the business of J. D. Rowe, and since 1892 have successfully conducted the enterprise. In his political views Mr. Kline is a stauneh Republican. He attends the Methodist Epis- copal church.
KAUTZ, SAMUEL H., hardware dealer, was born in Lancaster city, Pa., July 12, 1845; son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Goss) Kautz. The father was a coppersmith by trade, and followed that occupation through life. He removed to Harrisburg in 1861 and entered the employment of the old State Line rail- road from Philadelphia to Columbia, and while in this service he put the first sheet iron jacket on an engine on this road. He was a member of the Forster Street Lutheran church. He died in August, 1883. In po- litical views he was with the Democratie party, but was not active in political matters. Of the eight children born to him six are living: John M., of Harrisburg; Eliza, wife of Nodell Gully, of Harrisburg ; Samuel H .; Edward, engineer on Pennsylvania railroad ; Joseph, ex-chief of police, Harrisburg; George, ex-policeman, of Harrisburg. Samuel !!. was educated in the publie schools and the academy of Chester county, Pa., under Dr. Junkin, and came to Harrisburg when
he was sixteen years old. He learned the trade of worker in copper, tin and sheet iron in the Pennsylvania railway shops under M. A. Shattuck, and worked at the trade in the employment of the company at Harrisburg, Altoona, West Philadelphia, Mifflin and Sunbury. In 1871 he engaged in the general hardware, tin and stove busi- ness, in which he has been very successful, building his store and greatly extending his trade, and is recognized as the leader in his line in the city. In 1861 Mr. Kautz enlisted as a private in company E, Two Hundred and First regiment, Pennsylvania volun- teers, and was promoted to company clerk and placed on detached duty with the regi- ment, stationed at Carp's Mill, on the James river. He was honorably discharged from the service January 23, 1865, being then under twenty years of age. In polities Mr. Kautz is a Demoerat, and from 1873-75 rep- resented the Ninth ward in the common council, and served on the ordinance and fire committees of that body. He is a mem- ber of Post No. 58, G. A. R., and is one of the organizers of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Com- pany, in which he is chairman of the house committee and ex-assistant secretary. Mr. Kautz was married in 1868 to Miss Lillie. daughter of Richard Sarumungbraun. of Juniata county. They have no children. He is a member of the Pine Street Presby- terian church, and takes greatinterest in all church work, and has been a Sunday-schoo! teacher for many years.
HOGENTOGLER, CHALMERS COOPER, hard- ware merchant and senior partner in the firm of Hogentogler Bros., proprietors of the Palace Steam Laundry, was born in Cohim- bia, Lancaster county, Pa., September 12. 1855. He is the eldest surviving son of Joseph and Esther (Sourbier) Hogentogler Joseph Hogentogler, born in Lancaster county, was a prominent and honored resi- dent of Columbia, and was for many years in the livery business. He died in 18s7. His wife also was a native of Lancaster county. They had five children, four of whom are living : Chalmers C .: Emma, wife of E. R. Hess, of Williamsport, Pa .; Mary. wife of C. C. Groff, of Harrisburg. and Harry G.
Chalmers C. Hogentogler was educated in the public schools of his native town. Leay- ing school in 1870, he was for two years "Hi- ployed as a teamster. From 1872 to 1575he
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was in the dry goods and grocery business. From 1875 to 1883 he was in the service of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company at Columbia. In 1883 he removed to Harrisburg, and became a salesman in the hardware business. In 1883 he engaged in the hardware business on his own ac- count, and in 1892, in connection with his brother, he established the Palace Steam Laundry.
He was married in Harrisburg, October 14, 1885, to Miss Grace A., daughter of Rev. Samuel and Susan Yingling, a native of Palmyra, Pa. They have no children. Mr. Hogentogler is an active member of Per- severance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. His political views are Republican. He attends the Lutheran church.
The Palace Steam Laundry, of which the Hogentogler Bros. are sole proprietors, is situated on North Third street, Harrisburg, Pa. It is equipped with the most improved machinery and appliances, and with ample steam power. It gives employment to a number of skilled workmen, and its value to the city can hardly be overestimated. The concern has ample capital and superior facilities, and is in position to guarantee prompt and perfect fulfilment of all de- mands, and to place all transactions on a thoroughly substantial and satisfactory basis. Both proprietors are liberal, honorable, and enterprising, and justly merit the abundant success secured in their important business venture.
" ENSINGER, SAMUEL D., hardware dcaler, was born in Mechanicsburg, Pa., January 24, 1859 ; son of F. W. and Mary M. (Rey- noid) Ensinger, the former a native of Mont- gomery county, and the latter of York county. The father removed to Harrisburg, in 1860, where he was for a short time en- gaged in the bakery business. He subse- quently entered the employment of John Beatty, as a marble finisher and slate mantle maker, with whom he remained for twenty years, or till near his death, in 1883. In his political views he was a Republican. His wife died in 1879. Both were members of the Vine Street Methodist Episcopal church. They reared three children : Will- iam H., cabinet maker, Harrisburg; Annie E., Mrs. John R. Silvius, of Fairview, Pa., and Samuel D. The latter came to Harris- burg with his parents, when one year old, and was educated in the city schools. Ho
was for several years a clerk in a dry goods store, after which he learned the trade of tinner, and in 1885, engaged in business for himself, subsequently forming the firm of Silvius & Ensinger, which continued the business until 1890, when he established his present enterprise, on Race street. He is a member of the Junior and Senior Orders United American Mechanics, Capital City Council, and a charter member of the Bene- ficial Society. In political views he is a Re- publican. Mr. Ensinger was married, in 1882, to Miss Lydia F. Crownshield, daugh- ter of Jeremiah IL. Crownshield, of Harris- burg, to whom have been born four chil- dren: Lee H., Jrene E., Grace C. and Bertha M. He is a charter member of the Trinity Lutheran church, on South Ninth street, and takes an active interest in the organization, serving as deacon and teacher in the Sun- day-school.
-STRAYER, OLIVER F., hardware merchant, was born in Washington township, York county, Pa., October 4, 1859; son of Cor- nelius and Elizabeth (LeRne) Strayer. Both parents are natives of York county and still occupy the old homestead in Washington township. The father conducted a tannery for many years, but is now engaged solely in farming. They have five children, four of whom are living: Oliver F .; William C., St. Paul, Minn .; Minnie, wife of Josephi You- channaur, of Adams county ; and Alice, wife of Milton Spahr, of York county. Oliver F. was reared and educated in his native town- ship. For three years he was employed as a clerk in a hardware store at Dillsburg, York county, and then removed to Min- neapolis, Minn., where he was engaged as a traveling salesman for ten years. After this he removed to Mercersburg, Franklin county, Pa., where he was in the hardware business from 1892 to 1895, at which date he came to Harrisburg. Mr. Straver was married at Dillsburg, Pa., March 15, 1882, to Annie E. Spahr, daughter of W. A. and Lydia Spahr, of Dillsburg, and to them have been born two children : LeRue and Olive May. In his political views, Mr. Strayer is a Demo- crat. Ile attends the Presbyterian church.
- UHLER, FREDERICK B., senior member of the firm of Ubler Bros., coffee and spice mills, was born in Harrisburg, August 21. 1866 ; son of Jeremiah and Margaret A. (Me- Cullum) Uhler. The father is one of the
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