HARRY C. FRANZHEIM

Harry C. Franzheim, who is a member of the firm of G. Mendel & 
Company, dealers in furniture, at Wheeling, West Virginia, is a 
native of the city, and was born March 2, 1864.  He was reared and 
educated in Wheeling, and at the age of sixteen began his very 
successful business career.  He first became associated with the 
German Bank of Wheeling as bookkeeper, and next was employed by the 
Wheeling Iron & Nail Company at the Top Mill in a clerical capacity.  
He also held the position of paymaster until January, 1891, when he 
became a partner in the firm of G. Mendel & Company.  With this firm 
he has since remained and, while he has many other interests in 
Wheeling, devotes most of his time to this business.  

Mr. Franzheim is married and has three children.  His home is on 
Front street on the Island.  He is a Mason and member of Cyrene 
Commandery, Knights Templar.  His family attend St. Matthew's 
Protestant Episcopal church.  Mr. Franzheim is widely known in 
Wheeling, and is a progressive and public-spirited citizen.


From "History of Wheeling City and Ohio County, West Virginia and 
Representative Citizens," by Hon. Gibson Lamb Cranmer, 1902.

(Linda Cunningham Fluharty)