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Source:  
Franklin County

at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century
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Historical Record of its Development, Resources,
Industries, Institutions, and Inhabitants
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With Illustrations of Public Institutions, Portraits of Pioneers,
and Well Known People of Today.
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Including Biographical Sketches of the County's Foremost Citizens
Compiled and Published by the
Historical Publishing Company
Columbus, Ohio
1901

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LOUIS EMIL BALZ.  For many years Mr. Balz continued an active, prominent figure in the business circles of the Capital City, and his memory is cherished by all who knew him during his busy and highly useful lifetime.
     Mr. Balz was born in Kirchheim, Wuertenberg, Germany, on Aug. 25, 1843, his parents being Christian and Christina (Schaefer) Balz, whose family consisted of five members of whom one son and two daughters now survive.
     Louis Emil Balz was educated in the public schools of Germany, and at the age of 21 emigrated to the United States, landing at New York, from whence he proceeded to Philadelphia, and, successively, to Fort Wayne and Milwaukee, following the tanning trade, which he had learned in Germany.  In 1865 he came to Columbus, where he secured employment in the tannery of Louis Buchsieb, on Front street, and he remained there until 1866.  His health failing he resigned, and engaged with Reed, Jones & Co., wholesale dealers in shoes, as salesman, and remained with them until 1867, and then worked for various concerns up to 1873, when, with a partner, he organized the firm of Schreiner & Balz, retail shoe merchants, on South High street.  About 1883 Mr. Henry Schreiner sold out his interest to Peter Ambos, and the firm changed to Balz & Ambros, the co-partnership lasting about five years, when Mr. Ambros sold out his interest to Charles Gerhold when the firm title became Balz & Gerhold.  In June, 1895, Mr. Balz sold out to Mr. John Zuber, and in September of the same year his death occurred from tuberculosis of the sinews.  His burial took place from the homestead, No. 903 South High street, where he had lived from 1865, and where his widow and children still reside.  Mr. Balz was a member of the Masonic Order, the Odd Fellows and Ancient Order of United Workmen, and four many years he was an active member of the Columbus Maennerchor, the oldest German male chorus in the United States, and was in every respect a highly esteemed citizen.
     On October 15 ,1871, Mr. Balz was married to Miss Louise Buchsieb, who was a teacher in the public schools for six years prior to her marriage, and a family of five children resulted from the union, three sons and two daughters, their names being as follows:  Miss Louise C., Christian F., Miss Emilie, Ernst and Emil.  The latter is attending public school.  Christian F. and Ernst are students in the Ohio State University.  Emilie is a teacher in the third grade in the Stewart Avenue School, while Miss Louise C. Balz, has been a teacher in the public schools of Columbus for nine years, her position being in the first grade, in the Third Street school.
Source:  Franklin County at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century - Compiled and Published by the Historical Publishing Co., Columbus, Ohio - Page 336

  LEWIS WARREN BEERY.  Among the medical practitioners in Central Ohio whose names are familiarly known to the public is Lewis Warren Beery, M. D., whose office and beautiful residence on Mound street, that is owned and occupied by him.
     Dr. Beery was born on Jan. 23, 1852, in Fairfield county, Ohio, son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Warren) Beery.  His mother is still living in Fairfield county, but his father , who was a prosperous farmer there, met death accidentally at the age of 45.  There were six sons and four daughters in the family, viz.:  David, Lewis W., Daniel F., James, Joseph Eugene and Flinor; Susan, Mary, Marie and Ida, and of these all are living with the exception of Daniel F. and Elinor.
     Dr. Beery
first studied in the public schools, later taking a course in Fairfield Academy, and then he entered upon the study of medicine at Long Island College, Brooklyn, New York; upon graduating from that college he took a post-graduate course in New York City and, returning to Ohio, began the practice of his profession in Royalton, Fairfield county, where he continued eight years, when he removed to Canal Winchester.  He has an extensive practice in both Franklin and Fairfield counties, especially in Canal Winchester and vicinity, and he is recognized as one of our ablest and most popular physicians.  Dr. Beery takes an active interest in all matters affecting the interest of the town or county, and is ever ready to personally aid all movements advanced for the public good.
     Dr. Beery was married to Miss Ann Reber and they have had two children, Henry Reber and Ethel Beery.  Dr. Beery is a Republican in politics, has served for six years as a member of the School Board, and is still a member of that board; is a member of hte Masonic fraternity, and is endeared to the esteem of all who know him.
Source:  Franklin County at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century - Compiled and Published by the Historical Publishing Co., Columbus, Ohio - Page 352

Henry A. Bridge
HENRY A. BRIDGE

Source:  Franklin County at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century - Compiled and Published by the Historical Publishing Co., Columbus, Ohio - Page 446

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