From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, page 427.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


ROBERT W. SCHNELLE

Robert W. Schnelle, a leading druggist of Wheeling, is a native of 
the city, and is conducting a business, as the successor of Dr. G. 
Schuchardg, which was established in 1850.  Mr. Schnelle was born 
February 18, 1856, the son of William F. and Elizabeth (Vogelsang) 
Schnelle, natives of Hanover, who came to America in 1850.  They 
settled at Wheeling, where the father, who for many years followed 
his trade as a tailor, still resides.  His second wife was Lizzie 
Spear, of Wheeling, who is the mother of his four youngest children.  
The following children are living: Gunther R. W., William F. C., 
Louis A. W., George and Lizzie.  Robert was reared at Wheeling, and 
he received his education at the public schools and at the Linsly 
institute.  Then, having a predisposition to the drug business, he 
secured a position in the drug store of the late Dr. G. Schuchardg, 
of Wheeling, and under his instruction became thoroughly acquainted 
with the business. He succeeded to the proprietorship in 1884, at the 
old business location, and is conducting this well-known and popular 
drug store with much success.  Mr. Schnelle was married in 1880 to 
Christina, daughter of Gottlieb Blocher, of Miltonsburg, and they 
have two children, Minnie and Robert.  Mr. Schnelle is one of the 
popular young men of the city, and has promise of a successful and 
creditable business career. 


(Linda Fluharty)