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Charles H.
Furman is meeting with gratifying success in the conduct of
his flour, feed and coal business in Delhi. He was born on the
28th of December, 1849 in Hanover, Jo Daviess
county, Illinois, a son of Russell W. and Cynthia (Tyler)
Furman. He attended the common schools of Hanover and was
graduated from the high school of Rockford, Illinois, in due
course of time. Upon completing his formal schooling he was
associated with his father and brother in the milling business at
the Hartwick Mills near Delhi from
1869 until 1907, but during a part of the time also farmed. He
and his brother, George R., still own and operate the old home
farm, which is on the site of the old town of
Hartwick.
In 1907 Mr. Furman removed to Delhi and established a flour, feed
and coal store, which he has owned and managed since. His trade
has increased steadily from the beginning and many of his
customers have continued to patronize him ever since he
established his business here, as he gives good quality, good
weight and asks but moderate prices. His long connection with the
Hartwick Mills gave him accurate and
authoritative knowledge of flour and feed, and this has been an
important factor in his success as a dealer in those commodities.
He is one of the progressive and prosperous merchants of Delhi,
and his success contributes to the commercial expansion of the
town.
On the 5th of April, 1882, in Delhi, Mr. Furman
was united in marriage to Miss Harriet E. Doolittle, a daughter
of Frederick B. and Anne (Comber) Doolittle. Mr. Furman is a
democrat in his political belief and takes an intelligent
interest in all matters of public moment. He has resided in this
part of Iowa for over four decades and during that time has made
an enviable reputation as a man of ability and integrity, and he
numbers his friends by the score. |
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