WARTMAN, S. S.

WARTMAN, CLANEY

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Date: 6/16/2004 at 14:42:35

Biography reproduced from page 510 of the History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa published in 1884:

The general merchandise establishment of Wartman Brothers commenced operations in November, 1882, with S. S. and C. H. Wartman at the helm. These gentlemen came from Indiana, and carry most excellent stocks in the various lines represented. Dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, groceries and notions, are disposed of by them in large quantities and their trade is increasing fast. Mrs. S. S. Wartman has a most excellent and complete stock of millinery goods, which she runs in connection with the store.

S. S. Wartman was born April 8, 1835, in western Canada, where he lived until 1865, being engaged since 1851 in a general merchandise business. Three years previous to his coming to the States, he purchased a tannery in Yarker, Canada. After coming west, he located in Illinois, and lived there two years, when he moved to Newton Co., Ind., engaging in farming, and raising stock. In 1880, he came to Iowa, locating in Vernon, Humboldt county, where he rented a farm. In February, 1882, he came to Luverne, and engaged in the grocery and shoe business, afterwards purchasing a store building, and forming a partnership with his brother, C. H. Wartman, engaged in the general merchandise. Mr. Wartman was married Dec. 25, 1861, to Maggie Claney, of Canada. They have had five children, of whom four are living—Minnie E., Luella B., Susan E. and Frank A. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a successful business man, one well liked by his neighbors, who speak his highest praises. In politics, he is a republican.