Benjamin Bach

The subject of this biographical revielv is a native of Frauenburg, Kurland, Russia, born on the 12th of October, 1876. He remained in his native country until twenty years old, bein, m educated in Russia and at Berlin, Germany. In 1896 he embarked for the “new World,” and located in Louisville, Kentucky, during thee first five years of his sojourn in America. The succeeding two years were spent in Chicago, in both cases being engaged in the mercantile business. Others of the family followed until there are four of his brothers conducting a large mercantile house in Chicago, and three of his sisters reside in that city. The parents, Meyer and Zesne (Zesner) Bach, are also residents of Chicago. The father is a retired merchant. These members of the family came to this country from Berlin, Germany, in 1905. The eldest brother and eldest sister are residents of Berlin, while the parents and eight sons and daughters are in America. Ben Bach came to Linton, Indiana, in 1903, and here established o’ne of the leading clothing stores in the city. He has a large and carefully selected stock of clothing, gents’ furnishing goods, shoes, trunks, suitcases, etc., combined with jewelry appropriate to men’s wear. Though a comparatively recent acquisition to the busineis circles of Linton, the house is well and favorably known throughout a large area of country. Ben’s motto has been “A square deal to all,” and this policy has given him a prestige in business second to none in the city. Conspicuous in the affairs of this popular house is Charles B. Bach, a. younger brother, who is manager of the business, and a most pleasant and accommodating voung man. He was born .in the same province as the elcler brother, received a good education in his native land, and in the Business University in Chicago. Previous to leaving the continent of Europe he traveled extensively, thus familiarizing himself with the conditions and customs of that land, and finally went on a prospecting tour into South Africa. He came to Linton, in his prescrit capacity, in 1904. He is a Royal Arch Mason, an O&l Fellow and a member of the Encampment of the last nanmed fraternity. Benjamin Bach the subject of this article. was married in Louisville, Kentucky, May 29, 189S, the lady of his choice being Pauline Lurie, a native of Schaulen, Russia. Her parents lived an dided in their native land. Three children have been born to this union, the eldest of whom is Helen T., a little miss of six years; Ephraim Leo is three years old and Cecilia, an infant of one year in 1908. Mr. Bach is prominently identified with a number of fraternal lodges and societies, the most important of which are: Linton Lodge, No. 560, Free and Accepted Masons; Linton Chapter, No. 132, Royal Arch Masons ; Unity Lodge, No. 637, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Encampment connected therewith; Linton Camp, No. 100, Woodmen of the World, and the Knights of Pythias fraternity. The brothers are Republicans in political views, though not aggressive in politics. The adhere to the religious faith of their ancestors, being believers in the doctrines and active members of the Jewish church.

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"Biographical Memoirs of Greene County, Ind. with Reminiscences of Pioneer Days", B.F. Bowen & Co., Indianapolis, IN, 1908, Vol. 3 pg. 878-79

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