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     G. A. Latta had a drug store in Hamilton at the head of the basin on Third street as early as 1835.  P. G. Smith was established in business at No. 13 Main street, Rossville, in 1840.  He offered his "services in weighing BRIGHT COLORS, from red to violet of every hue; emetics, catharitics, or anything in his line, of which he intends keeping a general assortment, and will sell on the most reasonable terms.  Flax, clover and timothy seed taken in exchange."  On June 9, 1842, Louis & Braeden opened a wholesale and retail drug, book and stationary store at No. 65 High street, opposite the court house.  In 1844, Joseph Howells embarked in business for himself on High street, in the room now occupied by William Hurm as a shoe store.  On Nov. 29, 1849, Clark & Millikin offered bargains at the checkered drug store, No. 21, Main street, Rossville.  The establishment had been previously owned by Dr. Samuel Millikin.  In the latter part of 1849, Chrisman & Millikin carried on the drug business on High street, directly opposite the Court house in the Dr. Hittel property.  Peter Jacobs was an old-time pharmacist.  He was born in Germany, Apr. 1, 1826.  He came to America with his parents in 1827.

PORTRAITS of
CHARLES I. KEELY
JAMES E. ROTHENBUSH, W. C. MILLER, C. C. CARLE,
CHARLES KRONE, JOHN C. SCHWARTZ.

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He became a clerk in Perry G. Smith's drug store, remaining in the establishment till the death of Mr. Smith. He then entered the employment of John O. Brown, a prominent druggist, with whom he was in partnership for some time after removing on the East side, when Mr. Jacobs succeeded him in business.  This was in the building now occupied by Charles Diefenbach.  From there he removed to the store now occupied by John C. Schwartz, where he continued until his death.  He was a successful business man, doing the largest trade as a druggist of any one in Hamilton.  He was a self-educated man, but had acquired a fine knowledge of chemistry.  In 1850, T. C. Phillips purchased the Howell drug store, and announced that "he had received as many additions to his stock of books and stationary which he sells at a small profit.  His store is not chequered, but opposite the Court house, Hamilton, Ohio."  In 1855-56, Charles R. Kennedy and Dr. John McElwee established a drug store at the corner of Main and D streets, and C. Rotenbush was operating the P. S. Smith store.  Frank Martindell has been engaged in the drug business for over thirty-three years.  Following are the pharmacists of 1897: Dr. S. L. Beeler, William W. Griffith, James Harper & Bro., Charles Krone & Bro., J. B. Lehmkuhl, C. Markt, Frank Martindell, William C. Miller, Dr. A. Myers & Co., John C. Schwartz.

     DR. WILLIAM C. MILLER was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1854.  When he arrived at the age of seven years, his parents came to America and located in Hamilton.  Dr. Miller was educated in the public schools of this city.  In 1863, he began clerking in a drug store.  He was a close student and advanced rapidy.  From a clerkship he became a proprietor, and with business success his aspiration to the higher field of medicine grew a space.  In 1874, he entered Miami Medical college, at Cincinnati, where he continued until his graduation three years later.  Dr. Miller followed his profession for some time in Dayton, Ohio, anZ that city offered him many advantages, but the fact of his family's home being in this city determined his lot in favor of Hamilton, as a permanent location.  He returned to his old home in 1879, and at once purchased the Barton S. James drug store at the corner of Main and B streets.  His business has grown as well as his professional work, until it is at present one of the best established institutions in Hamilton.  He is a man of rare professional skill and his management is as popular as it is careful and reliable.  Dr. Miller is an accomplished, intelligent, and trustworthy pharmaceutist.  He has built up a rare and choice library, which is a great comfort to him.  Dr. Miller has been twice married.  First, in 1880, to Erin A. Corwin, daughter of Jesse Corwin, a prominent member of the Butler county bar in early days and a brother to the famous Tom Corwin.  Three children resulted from this union, namely, William, Jesse Blaine and Warren Martin.  The second time he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Hunter, Sept. 1, 1896.  Socially, Dr. Miller is a member of the Masonic fraternity; in religion, a United Presbyterian and in politics, a Republican.

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CHARLES KRONE

     DR. CHARLES KRONE was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, May 16, 1863.  He is the son of Henry and Mary Krone, who came to Hamilton in 1864.  In his youth he attended the public schools and was a student in the Ohio Commercial college.  When fifteen years old, he began the study of pharmacy, entering the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, and employing his vacations as a clerk in a drug store in Hamilton.  After acquiring a thorough knowledge of the business he found a partnership with his brother Henry and they have ever since been engaged as pharmacists and druggists.  On July 6, 1888, Dr. Krone was united in marriage to Miss Katie Haas, of this city.  They are members of St. John's Evangelical church.  In politics, Dr. Krone is a Democrat.  In 1891, he was appointed by Governor Campbell, a member of the State Board of Pharmacy for a term of five years.  Dr. Krone is president of the board.  In 1896, Governor Bushnell re-appointed him to the same position.
     In 1892, he was appointed County Coroner to fill a vacancy, caused by the death of John R. Brown, and was afterward elected to this post, a position which he has filled with great credit to himself, and satisfaction to his constituents.  Dr. Krone has a long practical experience in the profession, he has developed an influential and wide spread connection, and is recognized as one of the leaders in his line.  He is a gentleman of fine professional and social attainments and is deservedly popular with the masses.

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JOHN C. SCHWARTZ.

     JOHN C. SCHWARTZ was born in Nurenberg, Germany, in 1852.  His parents emigrated to America, when he was six months old, locating in Cincinnati.  Afterward, in 1853, they came to Hamilton, where the subject was educated in our public schools.  Later he entered as a drug clerk with Bruck & Bender, who operated the drug store now occupied by Dr. A. Myers and company.  After clerking in a Cincinnati wholesale and retail drug store Mr. Schwartz attended the Philadelphia School of Pharmacy.  After graduation he entered the store of Dr. John R. Brown of the first ward and later went with Dr. C. Markt, where he remained for six years.  He then engaged in business for himself in the old Jacobs' drug store.  Mr. Schwartz's eighteen years of successful business life in Hamilton has shown him to be a man of business ability; a man honorable and reliable in all his dealings with the people.  Socially, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Royal Arcanum.  Mr. Schwartz enjoys a reputation of the highest character, professionally and otherwise.