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Mr. and Mrs. Froehlich are members of St. Michael's German Lutheran church. In this church their children were all baptized and confirmed. Some members of the family now attend Bethlehem Lutheran church.
SHEARER, JOSEPH L., was born in Harris- burg, March 18, 1843; son of Joseph and Margaret (Small) Shearer, the former of Franklin, the latter of Cumberland county. The father came to Dauphin county in 1838 and settled at Harrisburg, where he engaged in the merchant tailor business, in which he continued until 1893, when he retired from active business. In politics he is a Repub- lican, and was originally a Free Soiler. He has served as a member of the council. He is not connected with any church. His children are: Joseph H .; Mary, wife of W. P. Denehey, of Harrisburg; Samuel B., broom manufacturer; Clara R., Mrs. C. A. Dean, of Denver, Col. Joseph L. was edu- cated in the common schools and learned the tailor trade with his father, which he followed for twenty-five years, and for the past five years has been in the gentlemen's furnishing business. In political principles he is with the Republican party. Mr. Shearer was married, in 1866, to Miss Anna M. Meyers, daughter of Samuel W. Mevers. Their children are: Fannie, Mrs. Martin Buehler, of Harrisburg; Samuel G., ma- chinist, of Harrisburg; Joseph L., Jr., and Clara R. Mr. Shearer, in 1862, enlisted in an independent cavalry company, and after three months' service was mustered out. He re-enlisted in 1864 in company I, Seventy- seventh regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, in which he was a sergeant, and served on skirmish duty. He was finally mustered out at Victoria, Texas, in 1865. In 1869 he went to Denver, Col., and New Mexico on a Government survey. Mr. Shearer and his family are members of the Zion Lutheran church.
Ross, HARRY C., merchant tailor, was born in Lewistown, Pa., February 1, 184S : son of William and Margaret M. (Lawyer) Ross. The father was born in Fermanagh. Ireland, and came to America with his parents when a child, locating at Thomp- sontown, Pa., where he was reared to man-
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hood. He resided at Lewistown many years and was for some time editor of the Lewistown Gazette. He served in several government offices and represented Mifflin county in the State Legislature. His death occurred at Lewistown in 1860. The mother was born in Harrisburg and is now a resi- dent of the city. Their children are: Harry C .; Joseph D .; Mary L., wife of George Wolfe, of Altoona ; Margaret, wife of John Contner, of Milroy, Mifflin county ; Jennie, wife of Robert Delette, of Washington, D. C. Harry C. was reared in Lewistown and received his education in the public schools and when very young became a clerk in a gen- eral store. In 1864 he enlisted in company H, One Hundred and Ninety-fifth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and re-enlisted in company M, Seventh regiment, Pennsylva- nia cavalry, in which he served until the close of the war and was discharged at Nashville, Tenn., in June, 1865. For sev- eral years he was engaged as a clerk at Lew- istown and later learned the tailoring busi- ness, at which he worked in Harrisburg from 1874 to 1878, after which he engaged in business for himself. Mr. Ross married, first, at Lewistown, Miss Elizabeth M. Thrush, daughter of Rev. John and Rachel Thrush, of Lewistown, to whom was born one son, John C., residing at Harrisburg. He married, secondly, at Harrisburg, Eliza- beth I. Herr, daughter of David S. and Sarah O. Herr. Their children are : David Herr and James Spencer. Mr. Ross is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., Perseverance Chapter, No. 21, Pil- grim Commandery, No. 11, Harrisburg Con- sistory and Scottish Rite, and is also a mem- ber of Lewistown Lodge, No. 97, I. O. O. F., and Lulu Temple, of Philadelphia. In his political views Mr. Ross is a staunch Re- publican. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church.
-SHOPE, GEORGE F., merchant tailor, was born in Linglestown, Dauphin county, Pa., February 19, 1857. He is a son of John and Mary (Mason) Shope, who are referred to in the Halifax sketches in this volume. Ilis parents removed when he was six years old to Dauphin, Dauphin county, where he was educated in the common schools. He then became an apprentice to the tailoring busi- ness, After completing his apprenticeship,
which he did in Williamsport, Pa., he worked for two years in that city as journeyman. He then went to Harrisburg and worked as journeyman there. In 1879 he returned to Dauphin where he was in business for him- self for thirteen years. Since February, 1892. he has been in business in Harrisburg.
He was married in Dauphin, January 20, 1881, to Miss Mary J., daughter of Jacob and Catherine Stephenson, of Dauphin. They have five children : Edna C., Alice W., Harry S., James A. and Paul F.
Mr. Shope has served one term as auditor of the borough of Dauphin, and one term as school director and treasurer. He is an ac- tive member of Paxton Lodge, No. 621, of Dauphin, of Nazareth Commandery, No. 125, K. of M., of Harrisburg, and of Capital City Council, No. 325, Jr. O. U. A. M. He is a Republican in politics. He and his wife are members of Thirteenth Street Methodist Episcopal church.
MYERS, CHARLES, merchant tailor, was born near Gettysburg, Adams county, Pa., March 6, 1860, and is a son of Rolandusand Sophia Myers. His parents were both na- tives of Adams county and of German ex- traction. The father was a master painter and followed his trade. He was an houored resident of Harrisburg for twenty-five years. He died February 25, 1890. The mother survives and at present resides in Harris- burg. Two of their children died in infancy. The survivors are : Charles ; Ida M., wife of W. H. Keener ; Alice K., wife of Ira D. Rit- ner; Jesse J., residing in Philadelphia ; William H., and George C., both residing in Columbus, Ohio.
Charles Myers lived in Adams county until he was five years old. In 1865 he came with his parents to Harrisburg and has since been a continuous resident of this city. He was educated in the Harrisburg public schools and was afterwards employed by John Frochlich, merchant tailor, for over nineteen years. In March, 1891, he engaged in business for himself.
He was married in Harrisburg, November 3, 1887, to Mary L., only daughter of E. O. and Elizabeth Dare, of Harrisburg. They have one son, Joseph D.
Mr. Myers is a member of B. & P. O. of Elks, No. 241. In political views he is Dem- ocratic. He attends Bethlehem Lutheran church.
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MOORE, AUSTIN A., merchant tailor, Har- risburg, was born in Burnside township, Clearfield county, Pa., October 6, 1866. He is a son of the late William and Cordelia (Stonebarger) Moore. His father was born in Burnside township, Clearfield county, where he spent his life in farming. He served his country faithfully during the late war of the Rebellion, and died at the early age of fifty-six. The mother was born in Blair county, Pa., and after her marriage resided in Clearfield county until 1893, since which date she has resided in Harrisburg. They had six children: Minnie, wife of Elmer Brickley; Austin A., Blanche, Stella and Frank, all living.
Austin A. Moore spent his youth in his native township, where he enjoyed the ad- vantages of a public school education. He conducted his father's farm for a year after finishing school, and subsequently removed to Altoona, Pa., where he learned tailoring. He followed this occupation in Altoona for seven years. In May, 1889, he removed to Harrisburg, and in January, 1895, engaged in business for himself. He was married, in Altoona, July 21,1884, to Jennie, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Bernard, of Al- toona. They had five children, three of whom died in childhood. Their surviving children are : William Earl, born June 17, 1885, and Thomas Paul, born October 12, 1895. Mr. Moore is an active member of Cornplanter Tribe, No. 61, I. O. R. M .; of Dauphin Castle, No. 250, K. of G. E., and of Mt. Vernon Council, No. 333, Jr. O. U. A. M. He also belongs to the Mt. Vernon Hook and Ladder Company and to the Governor's Troop."In political views he is a Republi- can. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church.
-HEARD, FRANK S., merchant tailor, Har- risburg, Pa., was born in Hagerstown, Md., February 4, 1867. He is a son of Franklin A. and Mary (Mobley) Heard. Franklin A. Heard was born in Hagerstown, June 10, 1826, and with the exception of a few years of his boyhood spent in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been a continuous resident of that city all his life. He is a printer by trade and published the Weekly Chronicle at Hagers- town for fourteen years. In 1854 he com- menced in the mercantile business in Hagers- town and is at present the oldest merchant in business in Hagerstown. He was married, February 5, 1849, to Mary Mobley, who was
born in Wheeling, W. Va., December 25, 1827, and at the age of six moved to Hagerstown, and has ever since resided there. They have had six children: William, died, aged three years; Laura S., wife of R. M. Hays; Ella, wife of J. E. Stonebraker ; C. Edward ; Al- bert, and Frank S., all, excepting the last. named, residing in Hagerstown.
Frank S. Heard spent his boyhood and youth in Hagerstown, Md., and was educated in the public schools of that city. After leaving school he was apprenticed to the tailoring business. He learned the cutting branch of the business at the cutting school of John J. Mitchell, New York City. After acquiring a thorough knowledge of the work he was for nine years employed as cutter in a tailoring establishment at Hagerstown. In 1893 he came to Harrisburg and since that date has been in business for himself in this city. By a strict regard for the wants and interests of his patrons, and by honorable dealing and good workmanship, Mr. Heard has achieved enviable success. He bas built up a profitable and rapidly growing business. Ile is highly esteemed in business and in social circles.
He was married in Hagerstown, April 21, 1892, to Miss Cladie M., daughter of Jere- miah and Nettie Funk, of Washington county, Md. They have two children : Robert L. and Catherine M., both living.
Mr. Heard is a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M., of Harrisburg : Ithiel Chapter, No. 27, R. A. M., of Hagers- town, Md .; Pilgrim Commandery, No. 11, K. T., Harrisburg; Valley Lodge, No. 70, K. of P., Hagerstown; Harrisburg Ruling, No. 440, Fraternal Mystic Circle. In politi- cal views he is a Republican. He attends the Lutheran church.
MOWRY, MORGAN A., general manager of the Star Steam Laundry, was born in Liver- pool, Perry county, Pa., May 15, 1851; son of Ephraim L. and Emma C. (Harris) Mowry. Ephraim L. Mowry was born in Shamokin, Northumberland county, Pa., of which county Mrs. Mowry was also a native. Eight of their thirteen children are living: Rufus, Monroe, Morgan A., Louis, Thomas, Frederick, Minnie, and Jennie. The de- ceased children are: Mary, Catherine, Cora. Ellen and Louis. Mrs. Mowry died in 1895; Mr. Mowry still survives and resides at Elmira, N. Y.
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public schools of Lewisburg, Union county, Pa., where his parents removed when he was about nine years old. He began early to make his own way in the world, leaving home when he was but sixteen. He has been a continuous resident of Harrisburg since 1873. Immediately upon his arrival in that city he was employed in the White Hall IIotel, of which he was clerk, for ten years. Since 1883 he has been connected with the Star Steam Laundry. Since the death of Mr. and Mrs. Yinger, the proprie- tors, he has conducted the business in the interest of the estate.
Morgan A. Mowry was married, in Harris- burg, December 9, 1880, to Anna Mary Springer, born in New Market, York county, Pa. Their children are: David, Albert, Bes- sie Ann, and one that died in infancy. Mr. Mowry is an active member of Bayard Lodge, No. 150, K. of P., also of Goldsmith Division, No. 50, Uniformed Rank, K. of P. He is a Democrat. Mr. Mowry and his family at- tend Bethlehem Lutheran church.
KLEMM, CHARLES AUGUSTUS, senior mem- ber of the firm of Klemm & Rahe, proprie- tors of the City Steam Laundry, was born in Hainichen, in the kingdom of Saxony, Germany, October 9, 1851. He is a son of Frederick William and Christine (Rife) Klemm. Frederick William Klemm was a native of Saxony. He was a stone quarrier, and died in 1883. His wife, Christine Rife, a native of the same town, survives him and resides in her native country ; she is seventy- two years of age. They had seven children : Charles Augustus is the only one of them who came to America. The others are Fred- erick W .. , Franz Edward, Maria Bertha, Augusta Christine, Amelia Ross and Laura Bertha, all residents of Germany.
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Charles Augustus Klemm passed his boy- hood and youth in Germany and was edu- cated in the public schools of his native town. His school education finished, he served an apprenticeship of three and a half years to the trade of cloth weaving, and con- tinued to work at it as journeyman for two years more. He was then drafted into the German army in which he served three years. When discharged from the army he resumed work at his trade and was em- ployed in different parts of Germany until 1882. In March, 1882, he emigrated to Amer- ica. He landed at New York, April 9, 1882, and after a few days' stay in that city came
to Harrisburg. This city has been his place of residence since that time. For eleven years he was employed as an attendant in the State Lunatic Asylum. On July 1, 1895, he formed a partnership with Henry J. Rahe and engaged in his present business. He has been twice married. Ilis first wife was Anna, daughter of Ernest and Mina Hempel, of Harrisburg, who died August 24; 1891, without children. His second marriage, in which he was united to Frieda Alwine, daughter of Julius and Augusta Ahlefeld, a native of IIanover, Germany, oc- curred in Harrisburg, February 12, 1894. They have one son, Paul Ahlefeld. In 1893 Mr. Klemm paid a visit to his old home and his mother in Germany. After a pleasant stay of two months he returned to America and it was upon his return voyage that he made the acquaintance of his second wife. Mr. Klemm is a member of Peace and Plenty Lodge, No. 69, I. O. O. F., and of Hermann Castle, No. 337, K. of G. E. He is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church.
-RAHE, HENRY J., of the firm of Klemm & Rahe, proprietors of the City Steam Laundry, was born in Fairview township, York county, Pa., January 6, 1854. He is a son of Henry and Dorothy (Hull) Rahe. Henry Rabe was born in Germany and came to America early in life. He settled in York county, as a farmer. He died September 15, 1891. His wife, Doro- thy Hull, was also a native of Germany and came to this country in her youth. She died February 18, 1890. They had ten children, seven of whom are living: Henry J., An- drew, Lewis M., Anna D., widow of Milton Sunday, John, Charles, and Samuel. The deceased children are: Emma, William and John. Heury J. Rahe when but four years of age went with his parents from the farm to the town of York, Pa. His education was received in the public schools of that town. He next learned the carpenter's trade, com- pleting his apprenticeship in 1873. Hle went to the State of Indiana, and on January 6, 1874, located at Richmond, where for three years he was engaged in working at his trade and in contracting. Returning to Pennsyl- vania, he was for two years employed in mining ore near Spring Grove, York county. Having sold his interest in the mines he was for three seasons engaged in threshing grain. For a few months following this time he was interested in a bottling concern. He next
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removed to Harrisburg and for seven months conducted a grocery store. Selling this out, he engaged for a short time in the renova- tion of feathers. He then took up the work of contracting and building, which he car- ried on until July 1, 1895. At this date he formed a partnership with Mr. Klemm and purchased the City Steam Laundry. He is still interested in this business, which is con- ducted under the firm name of Klemm & Rahe. He was married in York, November 14, 1880, to Martha J., daughter of Samuel and Caroline (Fissel) Stambaugh. They have had three children : Louis Edward, who died in childhood; and the surviving ones are : Mary Ellen and Charles Henry. Mr. Rahe is Democratic in his political views. He at- tends the Presbyterian church.
-HOGENTOGLER, HARRY GRANT, junior member of the firm of Hogentogler Bros., proprietors of the Palace Steam Laundry, Harrisburg, Pa., was born in Columbia, Lan- caster county, Pa., December 20, 1863. He' is a son of Joseph and Esther (Sourbier) Hogentogler, a sketch of whom appears in this volume.
He was educated in the public schools and after leaving school was for a time employed as salesman. Subsequently he was in the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany for about four years. In 1884 he came to Harrisburg, where he engaged in the grocery business. On May 9, 1892, uniting with his brother under the firm name of Hogentogler Bros., they established the Palace Steam Laundry. In 1894 he sold his interest in the grocery and since that date has given his entire attention to the laundry business.
He was married in Camden, N. J., No- vember 4, 1889, to Miss Millie, daughter of Thomas and Catherine Mullen, of Columbia, Pa. They have two children : Joseph Ray and Esther Catherine.
At the general election of 1896 Mr. Hogen- togler was chosen judge of elections. In his political views he is a Republican. He and his family attend the Market Square Presby- terian church.
-FINK, HENRY .- The business solidity and commercial prosperity of Harrisburg is due to those men who have achieved success for themselves and by their generous public spirit have made the community sharers in the fruits of their enterprise and ability ;
and among this class of men stands Henry Fink, proprietor of the Keystone brewery. His parents, Conrad and Helen (Bischof) Fink, were natives of Germany, and resi- dents of the province of Hesse Cassel, where Henry was born September 7, 1835. Besides this son they had two others, Volpert and Frederick C., for all of whom they made the most ample provision in the way of educa- tion and business training. Desirous of see- ing their sons started in business where there would be open to them the broadest fields and the fullest opportunities for enterprise and achievement, they resolved to come to the United States. This purpose they ac- complished in 1854, in which year they settled in Harrisburg. - The parents did not long live to enjoy the benefits of the new country, and were not permitted to see how wisely they had chosen for their sons. Mr. Fink died at Harrisburg in 1855 and his faithful wife died in 1867.
Henry Fink had richly profited by his education in the German schools and was enabled to discern the business situation and the needs and possibilities of the com- munity in the line along which he desired to act. But among the most valuable and practical of his German attainments wore his knowledge of his trade and his acquaint- ance with all the details and methods of the brewing business which enabled him to take advantage of one of the most inviting oppor- tunities for skill and enterprise. The possible improvement and indefinite enlargement and the absolute certainty of resulting profits of the business to anyone of the ca- pacity to conduct it wisely were clearly in his view. There must be a beginning, and it might be a small one, but no matter for that, for the growth was certain.
The first work of Mr. Fink in Harrisburg was in the Barnitz brewery, which was not a very large establishment, but was a place where honest work was done, and where re- liable and excellent products were made. While working here, Mr. Fink was doing good service for his employer and was every day learning the business more thoroughly. Ile was industrious and frugal, and was gradually accumulating means to enter busi- ness for himself. In 1862 Mr. Fink found that the time had come for his own venture. He secured a lease of the brewery where he had been employed, and at once engaged in brewing ale and porter. HIe resolved that the quality of his products must first be es-
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tablished so that his brands would have an indisputable standing in the markets, that this grade must be maintained at any cost and that all increase in the capacity of his brewery and the output of goods must be made in consistency with this high quality. He has pursued this course wisely and care- fully, and has made enlargement and im- provement from time to time, all the while maintaining his reputation for manufactur- ing the best beer and ale on the market. In 1881 he was obliged to have larger build- ings and proceeded to erect the magnificent, structure which now accommodates his business and which is the largest brewery in the city, equipped regardless of cost with all known and most modern appliances for his manufacture. In his progress in busi- ness Mr. Fink has added the manufacture of lager beer, and has provided his plant with every facility for making this popular bey- erage of the highest degree of excellence.
Mr. Fink was united in marriage in 1857 to Christina Katharine Beyer, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, who came to Amer- ica in 1852. Seven children have been born to them : Frederick J .; Katherine, wife of James Q. Handshaw, of Harrisburg ; Bertha Helen ; Henry C., who renders his father most valuable assistance in the office as an accountant; Robert B .; Christina K., wife of Milton Plank, and Henrietta, deceased. In his political views Mr. Fink is in accord with the Democratic party. The family attend the services of the Lutheran church. While Mr. Fink congratulates himself on the success of his private business he also regards with great gratification the growth and prosperity of the city and is a recognized leader among the many public-spirited citi- zens who are planning and promoting the common welfare.
- JOHNSON, CLEMENT B., was born in Har- risburg, March 29,1850. He is a son of Will- iam B., native of Hanover, York county, Pa., and Rose A. (McFadden) Johnson, a native of Lebanon, Pa., and of north of Ireland an- cestry. His father was engaged in business in Harrisburg for many years. He opened up the marble quarries at Chimney Ridge, Hollidaysburg. He was also engaged in business at Pottsville, Carlisle, Chambers- burg, Zanesville, Ohio, and Somerset, Ohio. The parents both died at Harrisburg, the father in April, 1854, the mother, August 29, 1892. This family consisted of eight chil-
dren, three of whom are living: James A. Fannie L., a teacher in the grammar school, and Clement B. He was educated in the public schools of Harrisburg, and after leav- ing school learned telegraphy in the employ- ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany. He was engaged in this vocation twenty-one years. In 1887 he engaged in the bottling business. He was married, in Harrisburg, November 17, 1885, to Mary A. Russ, daughter of Louis and Carolinda Russ, both natives of Lucca, Italy. Three children have been born to them: William L., Maria F., and Herschel L. In politics he has always been a Democrat. The family attend St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral. Mr. Johnson is a public-spirited citizen and a successful and honorable business man.
- DRESSEL, CHRIST A., was born in Aoch- stadt, Bavaria, Germany, January 4, 1854. He is a son of Burkort and Josephina Dressel. His parents both died in Germany, his father March 19, 1870, and his mother December 2, 1870. They had five children, four of whom are living. Andrew, butcher, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Christ A. are the only members of the family who have come to America. Christ A. Dressel was educated in the State schools and in the Trade Academy of his native place. He then learned the business of brewing with his father. In 1872 he came to America and worked at brewing in Philadelphia for six months. Thence he removed to Lancaster, Pa., where he resided two years, and subsequently spent one year in Columbia. In 1876 he removed to Har- risburg, where for seventeen years he was engaged in the brewing business. He was married, in Lancaster, Pa., September 21, 1875, to Caroline, daughter of Fritz and Barbara (Kopp) Beck, born in Wurtemberg. June 1, 1854. They have no children, but have adopted a son, Walter Beck, born July 14, 1882. Mr. Dressel is a member of the German Beneficial Society. In politics he is a Democrat.
LYONS, WILLIAM H., wholesale beer bottier, of the firm of Lyons & Treon, was born in Upper Augusta, Northumberland county. Pa., September 8, 1856. Ile is a son of Robert and Barbara (Cotner) Lyons, who were both natives of Montour county. His father was a prominent farmer of Northum- berland county, and died in Upper Augusta township, where he spent the greater part of
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