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Peter C. Glixner, proprietor of the cigar factory at Lamar, was born in Covington, Ky., February 18, 1861, his parents being John and Tracy (Felix) Glixner. The father was born in Bavaria, Germany, and on reaching manhood came to America and located at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he followed the blacksmith’s trade, and was afterward married to Miss Felix. They moved to Kentucky, but after a short residence in that State, moved to Jennings County, Ind., where the mother died, having borne a family of two sons and two daughters. Mr. Glixner returned to Germany after the death of his wife. He was a fine horse-shoer, and gained quite a widespread reputation in that line. Peter C. Glixner was the youngest of his father’s family, and when about seven years old went to live with an uncle in Covington, Ky., and, when not attending school, worked in a cigar factory. While working at his trade he would take his dinner and books and go to the factory, which came to the knowledge of his uncle, and the latter told him he must go to school or leave. He chose the latter, and at the age of thirteen years started out to fight the battle of life alone. He worked at his trade in Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, and in 1882 came to Lamar, and after working a short time for John. E. Rundell, he and W. M. Hart bought out Mr. Rundell, and Mr. Glixner soon after became sole proprietor, and as such continues. His establishment gives employment to five hands, and they turn out an annual product of over 300,000. All his property has been acquired since coming to Lamar, as he had but $25 on reaching the town. He finds a market for his products in Barton and adjoining counties. September 28, 1887, he was married to Miss Emma Sturdevant, a native of Illinois, who is an earnest member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Glixner is a Republican, a member of the I. O.O. F. and the K. of P.