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Gustav Eberle
1826 - 1898
Derived
from: The History of Jefferson County,
Wisconsin by C. W. Butterfield,
1879
1853
Gustav Eberle, druggist; born in Greenland
When he came to Watertown,
arriving here May 11; he was engaged in carrying on a soap and candle
manufactory here until 1873; he then engaged in the drug business (Racek Building) with his son, Hermann T., who is a
graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.
Mr. Gustav Eberle was married,
Buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery.
Watertown Democrat, 07
29 1858
For Sale or To Let :
A SOAP AND
CANDLE FACTORY
Situated on Rock River, near Bursinger's Brewery, and well
fitted up with all the necessary apparatus, such as Kettles. Candle-Moulds,
etc. The factory is a new substantial
frame building, affording ample room for a large and extensive business. Conditions liberal. For particulars, inquire
at Messrs. Werlich's dry goods store on Main Street, or at the factory. Letters
may be addressed to Gustavus Eberle, Box 104, Post Office.
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Herman Eberle
1852 - 1925
Eberle, Herman T, son of Gustav, pharmacist
1915 ad,
1920
H. T. EBERLE RETIRES
DRUGGIST 53 YEARS IN THIS CITY
Business in
Who Are Now In Possession
With a record of fifth-three
years, as a druggist in the city of Watertown, former Postmaster H. T. Eberle
has disposed of his drug business in Main Street and will retire from business
pursuits, having sold the business to Harry Huth and Louis Bandelin, both
former Watertown boys, the former a son of Prof. William Huth and the latter a
son of August Bandelin, and both of whom saw service in the world war. The former is a graduate of the Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy and he later served an apprenticeship in the Schempf Drug Store in this city, later going to Racine
from where he comes now. Both young men are popular and well equipped for the
new duties which they have taken up.
Mr. Eberle is a veteran in the
profession, probably the oldest in years of service in the state. He began his career as a druggist in April,
1867 in the drug store of J. H. Schulz in the building where the Hoffmann
clothing store now is, then a boy of 14.
He remained there four and one-half years and then took a two year
course in pharmacy in Philadelphia.
Returning to this city he opened a drug store in West Main Street, now
the Stapleton Pharmacy, November 1, 1873,
where he remained eight years when he removed to his present location in May,
1881.
He served several terms as state
deputy oil inspector and in 1896 was appointed postmaster and served eight
years in that office giving the business his personal attention, the drug
business being partly left to his son. He had the honor of being the first postmaster
to serve in the new federal building, and was
always a courteous and obliging official.
Mr. Eberle's family consists of
his wife and three children, A. Ralph Eberle, in the drug business in
Milwaukee, Sidney Eberle, assistant postmaster this city, and Mrs. Richard
Rosencranz of Evansville, Ind.
Ex-Postmaster H. T. Eberle and
wife have removed to Evansville, Indiana, where for a short time they will make
their home with their daughter, Mrs. Richard Rosencranz and then go to
housekeeping again. Mr. and Mrs. Eberle
have been identified nearly all their lives with the best social and civic
interests of Watertown and their departure from the city is greatly regretted. They were the head of one of our best
families and their presence will be greatly missed here. Mr. Eberle passed most of his life conducting
a drug store here and was considered the top in his calling, his wide
experience and splendid knowledge in the drug business being especially
recognized by the medical profession.
The Gazette wishes Mr. and Mrs. Eberle good health and pleasant
conditions in their new home.
Former Druggist
H. T. Eberle
Is Taken By
Death
1852 - 1925
H. T. Eberle, former Watertown resident
and father of S. F. Eberle, assistant postmaster here, died at Evansville,
Indiana on Tuesday according to word received here.
Mr. Eberle was born in New York
City on
Editor’s note: Kaltenbrun, Kaltenbrunn,
Kaltenbrunnen: Herman’s father, Gustav
Eberle was married,
He later entered Northwestern College here. He served a druggist’s apprenticeship in the
Henry Schultz drug store which was located on
In 1877 Mr. Eberle married Ida
Louise Oehler. For five years he
conducted a drug store in
In May, 1920 Mr. Eberle and his
wife went to Evansville to make their home with their son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosencranz, residing with them since.
Mr. Eberle is survived by his
wife and one daughter, Mrs. Rosencranz, and two sons, Ralph Eberle of
Milwaukee, and S. F. Eberle of Watertown.
The death of Mr. Eberle removes
one of the pioneer business men of Watertown.
He received from his parents an excellent training and this was
reflected in his business dealings which were honest and upright at all
times. Mr. Eberle held the respect and
esteem of his associates and his circle of friendship and acquaintance in this
community was a large one. His passing
will be a loss to his many friends in this city who cherish his memory. He was a former postmaster of Watertown. He was a member of Log Camp 401, Modern
Woodmen of America.
The funeral will be held Thursday
afternoon with services at
Death of
Herman T. Eberle
Former
Postmaster and Druggist of Watertown
09 03 1925
On Tuesday last Herman T. Eberle,
father of Assistant Postmaster Sidney F. Eberle, died at his home in
Evansville, Indiana, at the close of a long illness.
Deceased was born in New York
City on
He was an apprentice several
years in the drug store of the late years in the drug store of the late Henry
Schultz, which was located in the west end of the present Hoffmann-Kelly Co.
building, and graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1874.
He was married in 1873 to Ida
Louise Oehler [death of mother, Mrs.
Olivia Oehler].
In 1874 he bought out the drug
business of the late Edward Johnson and for five years was located in the
building now occupied by the Doerr Drug Co. in
He served over eight years as
postmaster of Watertown, retiring from the office in Sept. 1914.
Shortly after disposing of his
drug business here he and his wife removed to Evansville, Indiana, where his
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Rosencranz resides.
His wife, one daughter, Mrs.
Chas. Rosencranz, and two sons, Ralph Eberle of Milwaukee, and Asssistant
Postmaster Sidney F. Eberle of this city survive him.
While a resident of Watertown he
served several years on the Board of Education and also on the Public Library
Board, and was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. His funeral services were held this afternoon
from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in this city and his remains were interred in
Oak Hill cemetery.
It was our pleasure to have known
Mr. Eberle intimately many years, as a neighbor, business man and friend, and
we also served with him on the Board of Education and on the Library Board, and
in all his dealings, public and private we always found him a companionable,
honorable gentleman, being conscientious in all his dealings with his fellow
man, both in his public business as well as his private affairs. The news of his death in Watertown brings a
pang of regret to all who knew him. As
an official of the government as postmaster of Watertown, his record was
spotless and his career was marked by conscientious and intelligent attention
to duty. As a friend and a citizen he
was respected and loved. A fine long,
useful life has ended, and his hosts of friends in Watertown and elsewhere will
ever cherish his memory with the kindliest spirit.
Cross references:
No 1: 1905, Daniel
Jones funeral, pallbearer
No 2: 1906, Appointed
postmaster, had been druggist
No 3: 1917, Watertown library
citation
No 4: 1904, Robert E
Lewis obit
Edit by Ken Riedl
