Charles W. Unglaub

As printed in 1902

CHARLES W. UNGLAUB.

Charles W. Unglaub is a successful young business man of. Springfield and a well known florist. He established business here in 1888, and from the beginning his success has been uniform and rapid. He is one of the native sons of the city, born on the 11th of October, 1872, his parents being Casper and Sophia (Noelp) Unglaub, who now reside on Shaffer street. The father was born in Germany in 1850, and when a small child of three years was brought to America by his parents, the family locating in Baltimore. His mother died when he was but a young lad and he was bound out to learn a trade in the city of Baltimore. On leaving that place in the year 1870, he came to Springfield, Ohio, and here he was first employed as foreman in the grinding room of a knife and fork factory —the Whiteley Mill. There he remained for five years and was afterward shipping clerk for the firm of Robbins & Myers for ten years. On the expiration of that period he accepted a position as watchman and is now serving in that capacity. In the year 1870, in this city, Casper Unglaub was united in marriage to Sophia Noelp, and unto them have been born seven children, of whom one died in infancy. The otherszare: Charles, of this review; Laura, who is a tailoress; Andrew, a holder; Emil, a press feeder; and Flora. and Helen, who are yet in school. The children have all been educated in the German schools of this city.

Charles W. Unglaub, like the others, at-

‘him to build up a large business.

tended school until about fourteen years of age, when he embarked in his present business on his own account. He began operations on a small scale, having a capital of only six dollars. He commenced growing plants in a hot bed, and with strong purpose he worked against adversity, determined to achieve success. He always treated his customers with the utmost courtesy and fairness, and he soon won many friends who gave him their patronage and thus enabled He did all of his own building and plumbing, thereby saving expense in that way, and as the profits on his sales increased he kept adding to his greenhouses and buildings until he now has a large and well equipped plant, He erected and stocked his own houses, and he now has nine thousand square feet under glass. His trade has continually increased and he waters to the city patronage. In addition to his greenhouses he has a flower stand in the market place, where he serves all customers. He handles cut flowers and bedded plants, and has a thorough and practical knowledge of the business, which enables him to keep his plants in an excellent condition, and they find a ready sale upon the market.

` In 1898 Mr. Unglaub was united in marriage, in Greenfield, Ohio, to Miss Minnie Humes, who was born in Washington Court House, in this state, in 1872. They now have one son, Howard Clinton, who was born in October, 1900. Mrs. Unglaub pursued her education in the public schools and in Lebanon College. Our subject is largely a self-made and self-educated man, but is now an intelligent and well read citizen. He has gained a comprehensive knowledge concerning the cultivation of flowers, for which he has always had a liking. He has kept in touch with the most approved methods of cultivating plants at this time, and although not a member of any floral societies he is conversant with what is being done by leading florists throughout the country. His endorsement of political principles is seen in his ballot, which he cases in favor of the men and measures of the Republican party. He has never been an aspirant for office, however, preferring to devote his time and attention to his business affairs. He belongs to the German Lutheran church, and is deeply interested in every measure and movement for the general good. starting out in life on his own account at an early age, Mr. Unglaub has steadily worked his way upward, placing his dependence upon the substantial qualities of self-reliance, perseverance and diligence, and to-day he is enjoying a well merited prosperity.

As printed in A Biographical Record of Clark County Ohio (1902). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.