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Rudolph Metzger, contractor and builder, was born in Staufen, Baden, Germany, October 16, 1851. He received his education in Baden, Germany, his parents being Rudolph Metzger and Theresia (Haas) Metzger. The father was a joiner, carpenter and cabinet-maker by trade, and imparted his knowledge to his son. In March, 1881, Rudolph came to America, and until 1882 worked at his trade in Centralia, Ill. He came to Fort Smith April 16 of that year, beginning business for himself, and has since been permanently identified with the building interests of his place. While in his native country he married Amelia Straub, who was buried here December 29, 1886. She was daughter of George and Theresia Straub. They lived in Griesheim, Baden, Germany. Amelia (Straub) Metzger was the mother of one son and three daughters, viz.: Rudolph was born April 20, 1876; Mary Katharine was born April 7, 1878; Annie Amelia was born September 20, 1879, in Staufen, Baden, Germany; Theresia was born December 22, 1884, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. Rudoplh Metzger afterward married Miss Margarita Geheb, August 16, 1887. Margarita (Geheb) Metzger was born August 15, 1862, in Fort Smith, Ark., her parents being Adam and Margarita (Pfrim) Geheb, both born in Brissberg, Baiern, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Metzger are both members of the St. Bonifacius Roman Catholic Church, and to them one child has been born, August 6, 1888, named Margarita Theresia. His residence is on the corner of Bryned Street, No. 720. Mr. Metzger has built many residences and store buildings in this city, and he was the builder of the Howard school-house and the Grand Masonic Temple, one of the finest buildings in Fort Smith. He is a member of the church committee, and belongs to the Catholic Knights.