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WEBER, H., of Weber & Schulte, manufacturers and dealers in harness, saddlery, leather and shoe findings, cor. Washington and Madison sts., residence Jefferson st.; was born in Bavaria, Germany in 1832; at the age of 17, was apprenticed to learn the trade of harness-making and carriage-trimming; was to serve the usual time of three years; he bought the last six months of his time, and emigrated to this country; at Newark, N. J., he worked for one year, thence to Illinois; remained for two years, thence to Galesburg for one year; in 1855, he came to West Point, where he remained for one year and returned to the old country, where he married Miss Christine Eicher; she was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, in 1832; returned to West Point, where he conducted his business alone until 1873, when he received as a partner, Joseph Schulte, with whom he has since been associated. They have four children — Albert J., Principal of the village school; Edwin, Oliver and Amanda. Democrat. Owns one-half interest in place of business, his residence and other property, all valued at $4,000 to $5,000. Members of the Mennonite Church.