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PROF. WM. S. HALDEMAN
Was born in Pine Grove, D'a. He entered the Key- stone State Normal School, at Kutztown, in the spring of 1900, taught ungraded school in Pine Grove township 1901-02, returned to Normal in the fall of 1902. lle graduated from the Keystone State Nor- mal School in 1904, was principal of Clinton High School, Aidenville, Wayne Co., 1904-09 ; was Secretary of Wayne County Teachers' Association 1907-1909 ; instructor in chemistry in Keystoue State Normal School 1900-1913 and 1914-15. and graduated from the University of Peunsylvauia in 1914. Ile was awarded the Austin scholarship in chemistry for 1915. 1916 in the Harvard Graduate School.
GEORGE GLASSER
Kutztown, Pa., was born April 15, 1873, iu Maxa- tawny township. His parents were John and Hau- nah (George) Glasser. He was married to Alice Rahn, and they have one son, Lester D., aged 10 years. lIe worked on the farm for some time aud then be- came engaged in the transfer business in Kutztown, He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Ile be- longs to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Knights of Eagle. He has heen a school director for twelve years and is at present president of the board. He is also a director of the Hope cemetery hoard. He re- sides at 335 Main street, Kutztown.
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GEORGE C. BORDNER
Kutztown, Pa., son of Thomas L, and Malinda Bord- ner, was born May 22, 1870, at Bethel, Pa, He spent the greater part of his life as teacher and taught in the rural schools and the Kutztown High School. IIe attended the Keystoue State Normal School. He graduated at Franklin and Marshall College with honors ín 1898, and received the degree of A. M. in
1901. In 1899 he was elected professor of higher mathematics at the Keystone State Normal School and is serving in this capacity at the present time, He is a member of the Kutztown school board. director and secretary of the Kutztown Fair Association, sec- retary of Huguenot Lodge, No. 377, F, and A, M., mem- ber of Maxatawny Council, Royal Arcanum, No. 1807, president of the Alumni Association of K. S. N. S., president of the Berks County School Directors' As- sociation, He is married to Mary L. Berger and they have the following children : Paul B, Claude L., Grace A., Mary II., Richard T., Francis ., and Ruth M.
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CLARENCE S. SIEGFRIED
No. 75 Noble street, Kutztown, Pa., was born Decem- ber 22, 1881, at Eaglepoint, Berks couuty. His par- ents are Simon W, and Caroline (Schlenker) Sieg- tried. He attended the public schools of Berks couuty and the Keystoue State Normal School, Kutztown, and took a special course in hookkeeping, banking and ex- change at Schissler's Business College, Norristown. Pa, completing the course March, 13, 1900, In 1897 Mr, Siegfried met with a misfortune at Mill Creek creamery which cost him his left arm. In March, 1900, he was employed by Welsh & Ambrose, at Mana- yunk, Philadelphia, as bookkeeper. On December 21, 1901, he resigned his position and accepted a similar position with the Saucony Shoe Company on January 1, 1902, He was elected superintendent of the Sau- cony Shoe Co. October 20, 1906, and later elected su- perintendent of the Keystone Shoe Manufacturing Co., September 1, 1912. He is vice-president of the Deisher Knitting Mills, and is a member of Adonai Castle, No, 70. K. G. E. ; I. O. O. F., No, 634, Lyons ; Jr. O. U. A. M., No, 1004, Kutztown, and is treasurer of the Jr. O. U. A. M. since July 1, 1906 to date,
He was married to Rachael M. Fretz, and they have one daughter, Irma M., aged 5 years,
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BREINIG & BACHMAN, CLOTHING.
BREINIG & BACHMAN
Allentown. Firm established 1877. George F. Breinig and A. P. Bachman are the present proprietors.
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JOHN WILSON
Kutztown, Pa., was born at Kimberton, Vinceut town- ship, Chester county, March 26, 1845, the son of Thomas aud Rebecca Wilson. He is a retired railroad employee, He entered the employ of the P. aud R. Co. in 1870, as carpenter and by faithful work was promoted to foreman of the carpenters aud later fire- man, and on April 16, 1877, to engineer. He was at the throttle ou various freight and passenger traius and on June 17, 1902, was transferred to the Kutz- town and Allentown branch, where he served until his retirement. He was married to Mary Louisa Beck, and they had three children, llis wife and daughter are dead. His sous are Addison and Cleon, He is a member of Columbia Lodge, No. 286, F. and A. M., and Kutztown Aerie, No. 839, F. O. E.
CLAYTON F. LEVAN
Kutztowu, Pa,, was born December 19, 1885, in Green. wich township, Berks county, Pa, He was educated in the public schools of Greenwich township and gradu- ated from the Keystone State Normal School, Kutz- town, in 1906. He is a member of Huguenot Lodge, No, 377, I+, and A. M., aud Odd Fellows' Lodge, Lyon Station, He is secretary of the Mill Creek Rural Telephone Company, He taught school in Maxatawny township seven years-1906-1913-and the grammar school at Kutztown from 1913 to 1915. His home is on a 22-acre farm in Greenwich township. He is a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, of Kutz- town.
DR. GEORGE SMITH KRESSLEY
Kutztown, Pa., was torn February 8. 1877 at Maxa- tawny post office, the son of Percival N. and Martha R. (Smith) Kressley, He attended the public schools of Maxatawny and the K. S. N. S., at Kutztown, taught two terms, entered Muhlenberg College Sep- temter 5, 1894, graduated in 1898, entered the Theo- logical Seminary at Mt. Airy in the fall, and gradu- ated iu June, 1901. He received the degree of A. M. from Muhlenberg College, He was elected professor of ancient and modern languages of the K. S. N. S. in 1901. He had'a leave of absence in 1910 and spent the summer semester in the University Goettingen, Germany, After three years of work he received the degree of doctor in literature from Muhlenberg Col- lege, He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church aud was confirmed by Rev. B. E. Kramlich in Maxa- tawny Zion's Church in 1891. He resides on Normal
RALPH C. SHARADIN
of Allentown, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Daniel Sharadin, of Kutztown, was toru in Kutztown April 4, 1882. He left his home town in 1900. He prepared for college at the Keystone State Normal School and graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in April, 1904, He has been the proprietor of the Hamilton Pharmacy, located at 12th and Hamilton streets,, Allentown, since 1910,
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GEORGE A. SCHLENKER
Kutztown, Pa., was born September 8, 1884, İh Greenwich township. His parents were Daniel A. and his wife, Sarah L. (Brancher) Sehlenker. He was married to Mattie L. Wagaman and they have one danghter, Helen S., aged 7 years. He graduated from the K. S. N. S., in 1908, tanght one year in Green- wich township, and served as principal of the Kntz- town High School for three years. In 1912 he en- çaged in the printing business. Ile started the Kntz- town and Reading Motor Express in 1913. He helongs to Huguenot Lodge, F, & A. M. : Golden Eagles, Roy- al Arcanum, Junior American Mechanics ; also to the Kutztown Fair Association, the Fire Company, the School Board and Democratie Committeeman of the Second Ward.
WILLIAM F. SCHOEDLER
Kutztown, Pa., was born January 23, 1870, in Kutz- town, the son of William and his wife Sarah ( Adam) Schoedler. He is married to Priscilla Ileflley. He is superintendent and salesman of R. Miller's Son's carriage works and has been in the employ of the above-named firm for thirty years. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Sunday school, Kuiz- town: Kutztown Aerie, No. 839. F. O. E. : Adonai Castle, No, 70, K. G. E., Kutztown, and Travelers' Protective Association. He is assessor of the First Ward 1914-1915. His home is on Park avenne.
C. C. DEIBERT
Kutztown, was born September 15, 1884, at Landing- ville, Schuylkill county, the son of George R. and his wife, Mary A, Deibert. He attended the public schools of his home town and graduated from the Or- Wigshurg High School. He started work with the P. & Rt. Railway Company at the age of 19 years as assistant agent at Landingville, and worked at Pitts- ville, Port Carhon, Bridgeport, Chapman's, Landing- ville, and agent at Kutztown, He came here January 16. 1913. He was married to Mary M. Gross, daughter of John Gross and his wife, Ellen (nee Strauss). of Adamsdale. They have the following children : John. Lester and Florence. Mr. Deihert is a prominent Mason and a member of other local fraternal organ- izations,
EUGENE PEYTON DEATRICK
of 708 E. Seneca St .. "Acacia House," Ithaca, N. Y .. was born April 7, 1889, Ils parents are Dr. W. W. Deatrick and wife (nee Balllet). Mr. Deatrick left Kutztown In 1908. He graduated at the Keystone State Normal School In 1906 : F. and M. College 1911 . A. B. degree. lle taught the Boyertown High School from 1911 to 1913 In Sciences, Entered graduate school at Cornell. 1913. The young man was ap- pointed assistant to the Instructing staff of Depart ment of Soil Technology, College of Agriculture, 1915.
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EDWARD R. SCHEIDT
Kutztown, Pa, was born October 15, 1870, in Kutz- town, Ilis parents are Henry and his wife Susannah ( Kutz) Scheidt, He was married to Neda Rothermel, February 25. 1892, He is a practical horseshoer and is proprietor of Scheidt's livery, He was raised on the farm until 15 years old. when he learned his present trade from his father, He remained here thirteen years as helper, and then took possession of the business, which he continued four years, He was next employed in the Keystone Shoe Manufacturing Company's plant for thirteen years, On December 10, 1913, he erected a blacksmtih shop on Foundry alley and purchased the livery stock known as Kutz's liv- ery, He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
DR. ELMER J. SELLERS
Kutztown, was born June 18, 1861, in Windsor Castle, Pa, the son of Mahlon A. Sellers and wife, Leah He attended the K. S. N. S., after which he served his apprenticeship with Adam Bodenhorn, of Ham- burg, and Dr. Jacob H. Stein, of Reading, He served as clerk in various places for twelve years, then be- came a registered pharmacist August 15, 1887, and located at Kutztown and has conducted a successful business since, a total of 31 years, He is a member of Huguenot lodge, No. 377, F, and A. M., Kutztown ; St. Paul's Reformed Church, Kutztown, and various' Pharmaceutical Associations. He resides with his family on Main street.
FRANCIS H. WERLEY
of Kutztown, son of Elias Werley, born in Weisenberg township, Lehigh county, Pa., August 5, 1849. He is a retired farmer and wheelwright and moved to Kutz- town in 1909 and has lived a retired life ever since. He attends to his farms at New Smithville and in Maxatawny. He was married in 1875 to Hannah Le- van, daughter of Daniel J, Levan, of Maxatawny, One daughter, Mrs, Milton Kuhns, blessed their union, He is a member of Huguenot Lodge, No, 377, F. and A. M. of Kutztown; was one of the originators of Macungie Lodge, I. O. O. F., Fogelsville; Knights of the Golden Eagle and Order of Independent Ameri- cans, He is a director of the Kutztown National Bank and treasurer of the Kutztown Fair Association.
B. G. SHANKWEILER
of 119 West Diamond Ave,, Hazleton, was born on March 11, 1873, in Longswamp township, Berks county, He is a son of Benjamín and Sarah (nee Geist) Shank- weiler. Mr, Shankweiler is a dry goods merchant and conducts a modern department store in Hazleton. Mr. Shankweiler says he spent some of his happiest days in Kutztown, He came here from Shamrock to learn the dry goods business, In 1899 he opened a store in Hazleton in partnership with his former employer, the late William G, Hinterleiter. This firm continued until 1915, when on February 10th Mr. Shankweiler bought the Hinterleiter interest. Several years ago he was married to Ella M. Sully.
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FRED. A. WEBB
of Monterey, Berks county, Pa., was torn at Hancock. Longswamp township, in 1882. He is a son of Daniel C. and EHlen (nee Yaenich) Webb, The subject of this sketch was born and raised on the farm, Mr. Webb is at present proprictor of the Monterey House, He conducted the Maple Grove Hotel for one year and the Longswamp Hotel for four years. He was mar- ried December 15, 1904, to Mary, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. B. Fox, of Henningsville. The union was hlessed with four children, two sons and two daughters, namely : Marie Lula, aged 8 years : Alma Enstina, 7; Eric Freddie, 4; Harold Wayne, 1. Mr. Webb was educated in the township schools, Keystone State Normal School and Schissler's Business Col- lege.
REV. DR. WM. CHRIST SCHAEFFER
Professor of New Testament Theology in the Reformed Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pa,, was born in Maxatawny, Berks county, Pa .. April 28, 1851, a son of David and Esther Ann (Christ) Schaeffer. After at- tending the Keystone State Normal School, he gradual- ed in 1871, from Franklin and Marshall College, receiv- ing his A. M. degree in 1876, Ph. D. in 1889, and D. D. in 1903. He married Miss Mary H. Dreisbach, of East Mauch Chunk, January 11, 1881. Ordained to the ministry of the Reformed Church in 1874, he was pastor at Waynesboro, Danville, Huntingdon, and Chambersburg, Pa., and since 1904 has been professor in the Seminary at Lancaster.
CYRUS T. WEBB
of Kutztown, was born September 3, 1877, at Han- cock, in Longswamp townsbip, Berks county. His parents are Daniel C. and Ellen (nee Yaenich) Webb. Mr. Webb was educated in the public schools of Long- swamp and Maxatawny townships. During his early years be worked in the ore mines at Kline's Corner and on his father's farm, For two years he con- ducted a general merchandise business at Hennings- ville, then came to Kutztown and entered into the wholesale and retail ice cream and confectionery busi- ness with his father-in-law. Jacob F. Reinert, They also conduct a grocery store and have a big trade. lIe is married to Annie S. Reinert and they have two children : Ray F., aged 8 years, and Arline D., 4 years,
D.L.WARTZENLUFT
D. L. WARTZENLUFT'S
Mr. Wartzenluft was shoe and hat store, Kutztown, born in Shoemakersville, the son of David and his wife. Rebecca (nee Rothermel) Wartzenluft, He Is a gradu- ate of the K. S. N. S., class of 1889, and taught school for thirteen years. He entered the shoe busl- ness in Kutztown in 1882, when he and L. A. Steli bought the laisiness from W. D. Gross, In 1884 W. W. Sharadin became his partner and in 1890 he bought the entire business. In the same year he bullt an annex to the store and in 1913 added a big addi. tion, which gave him a store room of 80 feet In depth .. In 1915 he had a new front put in hils building.
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REV. E. H. LEINBACH
of Kutztown, a son of Elias A. and Caroline ( Hoch) Leinhach, was born in 1861 in Bern township, Berks county. Pa. He was educated at the Keystone State Normal School and at Myerstown College. After teaching for a number of years, he entered the Theo- logical Seminary, at Lancaster, and graduated in 1895. He was assistant to the late Rev. A. S. Lein. hach D D, and others until he received a call to he- come the pastor of the Kutztown Charge, consisting of St. John's congregation, at Kutztown, and St. Pet- er's in Richmond township. He was ordained, October 4. 1896. He was married to Mary A. Saylor, daugh- ter of Henry H. and wife, Sarah, of Tuckerton. They have one son, Frederick Saylor, and one daugh- ter, Carolina Sarah.
J. GEORGE HINTZ, proprietor of Reading's leading Stationery Store.
CHARLES A. FREY
Kutztown, Pa., was horn April 8, 1868, in Weisen- berg township, Lehigh county. His parents were Henry and his wife, Priscilla (Xander) Frey. He was married to Emma Wisser, which union was hlessed with the following, children : Bertna M., aged 24 years ; Helen E., aged 22, and Wehster J., aged 20. He is employed hy C. W. Miller as carriage hlack- smith. lle learned his trade at Seipstown. He was then employed hy Eugene Hillegas, in Bucks county, after which he came to Kutztown and entered the em- ploy of R. Miller's Son, where he has worked for 24 years. He is a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, Kutztown ; Junior Mechanics and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He has heen tax collector from 1908- 1917. He resides on Upper Walnut street.
ELWOOD M. ANGSTADT
of Kutztown, son of William and his deceased wife, Hettie (nee Graver) Angstadt, was horn in Kutztown on Aug. 7, 1870. lIe attended the horough schools and later entered the employ of J. B. Esser to learn the printing trade. After finishing his trade he worked at New York, Philadelphia, Reading and other places. Aug. 18, 1894, he was married to Mary E. (nee Leihy). This union was hlessed with two children, Elsie M., deceased, and Paul W., residing at home. In the fall of 1894 he accepted a position in the office in which he learned his trade and has heen employed there ever since, teing at present linotype operator with the Kutztown Publishing Company. He is an active memher of several secret organizations.
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JONATHAN C. DIETRICH
is a son of the late Daniel Dietrich, Greenwich town- ship, Berks county, Pa., born November 26, 1852, He was educated at the Kutztown State Normal School and Eastman's Business College, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. lle taught school for two years, Later he conducted the creamery and ice business established by his father, for fourteen years, and held successively the following positions : teller in the National Bank of Kutztown and when removed to Reading, of the Key- stone National Bank , Deputy Internal Revenue Stamp ('lerk : book-keeper Keystone Shoe Manufacturing Co., deputy to County Controllers during the administra- tions of Livingood and Rhoads. Mr. Dietrich now holds the position of Assistant Postmaster, of Kutztown, Pa,
ROGER M. RENTSCHLER
Kutztown, was born March 24, 1886, in Tilden town- ship, Berks county, Pa. Ilis parents were lonathan M, Rentschler and wife Isabella R, Ile is a teacher hy profession, Mr. Rentschler was educated in the public schools of Tilden township, Hamburg High School 1904, Perkiomen Seminary 1907, Muhlenberg College 1911, He taught school in Tilden township 1904-1907 ; assistant principal of the Hamburg High School 1911-1912. principal of Kutztown High School 1912-1915, Mr. Rentschler is a member of the Luth- eran Church and is prominent in Masonic circles,
DR. SAMUEL A. BAER
of Frostburg, Md, was born near Kutztown, 50 years ago. Ilis parents were John and Katharine (ne6 Adam) Baer. Dr, Baer graduated from F, and M. Col- lege, at Lancaster, He taught in the rural schools and at the Normal at Kutztown, Dr. Baer was County Su. perintendent of Berks for six years; City Superinten- dent of the schools of Reading nine years and taught in Eastern College, Va. He served the Pennsylvania State Teachers' Association as president, The past six years lir, Baer had charge of the department of Pedagogy in the State Normal School at Frostburg, Md. He was married to Clara Hartman. These chi- dren were born to them: Captain Joseph A, Baer, Stella Margaret, now Mrs. Jas. R. Kinsloe and Carl A, Baer.
B. F. CRESSMAN
of Limeport, Lahigh county, Pa,, was born in South Easton. lle is a son of Rev. John J,, and Emma C. M. Cressman, In 1885 Mr, Cressman entered the Model department of Keystone State Normal School. under the tutorship of Prof. C. F, Dry. Later he en. tered the Normal department. graduating in 1895, After two years of speelal work in preparing to teach. he later taught in Bethlehem township. Northampton county, and thence in varlous districts, Mr, Crossman belleves in educational replenishment continually, as well as augmenting same, In 1913 the subject of this sketch studled at Wittenberg College, Mr. Cress- man is a member of the teaching force of Lower Mil- ford township. Lehlgh county.
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DANIEL' M. SAUL
of Kutztown, was born at Eaglepoint November 11, 1884. He is a sou of Daniel and Sarah (nee Kron- inger) Saul. In 1903 he graduated from the com- mercial department of the Keystone State Normal School. For ten years he was employed as book- keeper with the Kutztown Foundry and Machine Com- pany. Later he formed a partnership with his hroth- Er's' and engaged in the wholesale liquor business for three years. Several years ago he accepted a position as bookkeeper with Heffner-Dietrich Co., Kutztown, Mr. Saul is also engaged in the clothing business with his brother, John. He is married to Laura Christman, and they have three sons, He is prominent in Masonic and other fraternal as well as civic organizations,
RAYMOND W. HINTERLEITER
son of the late William G. and Mrs. Hinterleiter, was born and raised in Kutztown. After graduating from the Keystone State Normal School and completing a business course at Pierce College, Philadelphia, he clerked in his father's stores in Kutztown and Hazle- ton for several years. He then opeued a department store in Allentown, employing about thirty sales-peo- ple. He is a member of Huguenot Lodge, No. 377, F. and A. M., Kutztown ; Hazleton Chapter, No. 277, Hazleton ; Allen Council, No. 23, and Allen Comman- dery, No. 20, Allentown ; Caldwell Consistory, at Bloomsburg, Rajah Shrine, Reading, and Anne Penn Allen Chapter Eastern Star, Allentown.
NICHOLAS M. RAHN SR.
of Kutztown, was born October 15th, 1864, iu Maxa- tawny township, Berks county, Pa. His parents were William K. Rahn and Caroline (nee Merkel) Rahn. Mr. Rahn is Superintendent of the Machine Shop of the Kutztown Foundry and Machine Company, He was married to Annie L. Nicks. These children were born to the couple : Harold H., aged 22 years, a graduate of the Keystone State Normal School in 1911 and now a Junior at Lafayette College, Easton, preparing for Civil Engineering Hilton N., aged 20, a graduate of the Keystone State Normal School taking a post-graduate course at the same institution : Leon L., aged 18 years, now a student at the Normal School. Willard N, and Margaret A., died in infancy.
I. C. GRIMLEY
for 15 years assistant cashier in the Kutztown Na- tional Bank,
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WILLIAM WENZ
the son of Philip Wentz, and his wife, Malinda, a horn Dieter, was horn in Kutztown, December 5, 1866. He learned the stone cutter's trade from his father. After the father retired from business he gave the same over to his sons, who conducted the husiness under the firm name of Wenz Bros. This was in 1895. This business was conducted on Greenwich street until July 1, 1913, when it was moved to Allentown. Mr. Wenz is the president of the reorganized plant. He is married and has one son and one daughter.
JAMES D. WENZ
is a son of Mr, and Mrs. Philip Wentz and was born in Kutztown, December 17, 1864, He learned the trade of stone cutter in his father's place of husiness, and for a while, from 1895, was a member of the firm of Wenz Bros., who conducted the marble and granite husiness on Greenwich street. Mr, Wenz left Kutz- town when the firm moved to Allentown and is now the efficient salesman and director of the new firm,
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A DISTINGUISHED FAMILY OF DOCTORS
DR. EDWARD HOTTENSTEIN
died on August 26, 1914, aged 82 years. 11 months and 25 days. The Ilottenstein family is one of the most prominent in this part of Penn- sylvania. On this page and facing are the pictures of this great family of doctors. Dr. Edward Hottenstein is a descendant of Kuno Von Hottenstein, who was a soldier in the German army. Kuno mar- ried Louisa Von Berg and died in 1563. His two sons were Nicholas and Ernst. The latter married and left three sons who emigrated to America. Dr. Hottenstein was born in Maxatawny township, in Oc- tober, 1831. and was graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1853. In 1855 he was married to Sarah Ann, the daughter of Jacob Knahh, of Oley. She was born in 1835. We are pleased to note that the widow of the late Dr. Hottenstein is still living and in good health.
DR. E. L. HOTTENSTEIN
physician and surgeon, of Kutztown, was born August 12, 1864. His early educa- tional training was in the public schools of the horough and the K. S. N. S. Dr. Hottenstein studied medicine with his father, after which he entered Jef- ferson Medical College, graduating in 1886. Dr. Hottenstein has heen a suc- cessful practitioner upwards of thirty year's. He was married to Alice, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Stimmel.
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