| 2. | i. | SAMUEL HUFFMAN2 SIDLINGER, b. June 23, 1845, Greenville, Darke Co, OH; d. December 28, 1935, Hutchinson, Reno Co, KS. | |
| ii. | GEORGE WASHINGTON SIDLINGER, b. March 5, 1848, Massillon, Stark Co, OH; d. October 30, 1912, Napoleon, Henry Co, OH (Source: Death certificate of George Sidlinger, Henry Co, OH File #54959.); m. MARINDA M. HAZARD, August 30, 1871, Defiance Co, OH; b. October 1850, OH; d. Aft. 1912, OH ?. |
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Notes for GEORGE WASHINGTON SIDLINGER: Census summary: 1880 Napoleon, Henry Co, OH (Wagon maker) 1900 Napoleon, Henry Co, OH (Forman- plaining mill) 1910 Napoleon, Henry Co, OH |
| 3. | iii. | WILLIAM N. SIDLINGER, b. August 19, 1850, Massillon, Stark Co, OH; d. 1942, Napoleon, Henry Co, OH. | |
| 4. | iv. | JOHN WEIBLE SIDLINGER, b. March 3, 1853, Massillon, Stark Co, OH; d. September 1, 1904, Hutchinson, Reno Co, KS. | |
| v. | CHARLES EDWARD SIDLINGER (Source: Pat Mitchell, The Fair City- Hutchinson, Kansas.), b. December 2, 1855, Napoleon, Henry Co, OH; d. December 26, 1914, Hutchinson, Reno Co, KS (Source: (1) Tombstone of Charles Edward Sidlinger., (2) "Obituary of Ed Sidlinger," Hutchinson (KS) News, Dec. 28, 1914.). |
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Notes for CHARLES EDWARD SIDLINGER: From "The Fair City- Hutchison, Kansas" 1983- This (building) was built by Ed Sidlinger and his brother Dr. Samuel Sidlinger in 1886. It replaced a smaller structure on the same site. The first stone sidewalk in Hutchinson was laid in front of the first building in September 1884. Dr. Sidlinger had offices over his brother's drugstore in this building at 13-15-17 North Main, the present approximate location of J. C. Penney's. Hutchinson (KS) Daily News, Nov. 12, 1886- There is a picture of the C. E. Sidlinger Drug Store at No. 17 Main. Hutchinson (KS) Interior Herald, Aug. 14, 1886- The Sidlinger-Ryde Block. Probably the most substantial boost the great boom of our city has had since its foundation has been given it by the building of the block of business rooms known as the Sidlinger-Ryde block. For archit[i]ctural beauty and artistic proportions as well as solidity of construction this block cannot be surpassed in the state. The buildings are supported on 4 beautifully moulded, cast iron columns and 2 substantial cut stone pilasters. From each of the pilasters to each of the columns there are strong cast iron arches entirely hid from view in the finishing of the lower cornices. The stone fronts of the north and south buildings have square recesses with splayed windows. Besides the large plates in front, the central store is 2 complete plate glass bay windows on each side of the large doorway, giving the finest effect ever seen in a store front. The fronts above are constructed of the best quality of Cottonwood valley stone, with deeply seated sills and moulded bases, with neat well bush-hammered pilasters from the bases to the carved capitals. Below the arches the capitals are beautifully carved and finished with fine tooth chiseld which sets them off to good advantage. The arches over the windows are in 3 rings, forming reveals, giving the work a relieved and massive appearance. The arches are finished with will moulded labels, the spaces between the labels and the cornice being filled with rock faced, range masonry. Between the rock faced range work and the foot of the galvanized iron cornice is a well worked stone cornice to bring the work out in line with the face of the pilasters, composed of moulded dentals with circles within circles, which sets the work off in bold relief. Over the central building, or drug store, there is an oriel window constructed of wood and covered with galvanized iron projecting two and one-half feet over the street line, beautifully moulded and enriched with a well proportioned cornice finished with a neat cast iron cresting, the top of the oriel being surmounted with a large gilt mortar on which there is a large gilt eagle, 6 feet spread, made as natural as life. Alone and behind the oriel window there rises a large pediment, over the central store and above the fine cornices of the north and south buildings in the center of which is a sign with large gilt letters "Sidlinger the Druggist" with fine worked pilaster, pressed capital, etc., and small gilt mortars and other rich ornaments. Too much praise can't be given to such enterprising citizens who have done so much to make our town look substantial and beautiful. The workmen are all residents of our town. The masonry and stone cutting was done by Messrs. Fraser & Co., the brick work by J. L. Smith, the carpenter work by G. H. Rice, the tin work on the roofs by Russel & Co., the galvanized iron cornice, etc. by Bergh Brothers, of Newton. A. B. Howatt, the architect, of this city, made the plans and specifications, and had general supervision of all the work, and it is sufficient to say that each part is a standing advertisement for the firm doing the work. The north room is to be added to the already mammoth store of I. Goldberg, by archways cut in the wall. It is one hundred feet by twenty-five and will double Mr. Goldberg's room, the enlargement being made necessary by his growing trade. The second story of this part is divided into 3 suites and 2 single rooms which will be used for offices. The middle room is 25 by 150 feet and when finished and ornamented will be the best, best furnished, and most elegant drug store in the state. Messrs. Rice & Moorehouse will paint the inside and do the papering of this room. The upstairs over the drug store is 25 by 75 feet and will be divided into rooms and furnished with special reference to its use as an office and operating rooms for Dr. Sidlinger's own use. The front will be made into 2 rooms, one for the reception room and opening with large sliding doors into the other which will be the private consulting room. In the rear will be the rooms for operative surgery etc., and the offices will occupy the whole floor and be furnished in first class style. The south room is 25 by 75 feet and will be occupied by Fred Ryde, with his old reliable and well known City Bakery, and above as a residence for himself and family. In the rear of the lower room Mr. Ryde has a commodious oven. Obituary (Hutchinson (KS) News, Dec. 28, 1914)- A City in Mourning- Ed Sidlinger, Pioneer Pharmacist, Mourned by All- The Funeral Tomorrow- The Passing of a Hutchinson Man Who Was Loved as a Friend by Everyone- When the word quickly spread through Hutchinson Saturday evening that "Ed" Sidlinger was dead- had died suddenly at five o'clock that evening- there was but one comment: "He was a friend to man; a friend to all. No man in all this city will be so missed." Loving, kind, generous, a helpful friend of the poor- always with a smile, a word of cheer, unselfish to the extreme- that was Ed Sidlinger. For almost forty years a resident of Hutchinson; and for thirty years engaged in the pharmacy business here, he was the oldest business man of the city, in point of continuous activity in the same line. "Sidlinger's" was the best known business place in Hutchinson, and "Ed" Sidlinger was known, esteemed, yea loved, by scores and hundreds. And so, when the word quickly spread that he had passed away, there was general grief. Hutchinson had lost a kindly, lovable citizen; but there were hundreds who had lost more than that- they had lost their best friend in need, whose deeds of charity where known only to Him who knoweth all. The funeral of Ed Sidlinger will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon from the home of his sister, Mrs. A. S. Hess, 228 Sherman street east. Rev. Dr. J. W. Abel, pastor of the First M. E. church will preach the funeral sermon. Always of a modest, retiring disposition, it would be his wish to make the funeral devoid of anything like elaborate ceremonies, and although he was a member of the A. O. U. W. and Knights of Pythias, and those lodges may attend in a body, there will be no lodge ceremonies in connection. The interment will be at eastside cemetery. But there are so many of those whom he had helped, and who knew him so well, that would wish to have a last look at the face of their kindly friend. The body will lie in state at his late residence, in the rooms above his store until ten o'clock tomorrow morning. Then the remains will be taken to the Hess home, where those who choose may view the body until the funeral hour, 2:30. "It would be his last wish that none be denied," said one of the family, "And rich and poor, black and white, one and all are welcome just as he would have it." C. E. Sidlinger was a few days past 59 years of age. He never was married, but for years lived with his mother in apartments over No. 20 North Main. After her death he made his home over his drug store, and has lived largely alone. Associated with him in his drug store were his nephews, Sam Sidlinger and Arthur M. Hess, but he was ever active as manager of his business, and always on the job. For some months his health has been failing, but he managed to keep at his store as usual. Christmas morning was the last time he was in the store. He was unable to go downstairs Saturday, was bedfast all day, and passed away at just five o'clock Saturday afternoon, in the arms of his brother, Dr. S. H. Sidlinger. Bright's disease and a complication of liver troubles was the cause of his death. Besides his sister, Mrs. A. S. Hess, and brother, Dr. S. H. Sidlinger, who reside in Hutchinson, the deceased is survived by another brother, Will Sidlinger, of Napoleon, Ohio, who will arrive tonight. He has two nephews, Will Sidlinger and Sam Sidlinger, of this city, sons of John Sidlinger, who died a few years ago. "Ed" Sidlinger was born in Napoleon, Ohio, Dec. 2, 1855. He learned the vocation of pharmacist while there and was a clerk in a drug store at Napoleon for a number of years as a young man. In 1877, his brother, Dr. S. H. Sidlinger, who three years previously, had located in Hutchinson, telegraphed him to come to Hutchinson and take a position here in the drug store then conducted by E. L. Meyer, now president of the First National Bank. Mr. Meyer had been appointed commissioner to the Paris exposition and needed someone to take charge of his drug business, and Mr. Sidlinger took charge. After several years he went to Leadville, Colo., where for one year he was manager of a drug store, but his health failed, and he started back to Ohio, stopping off here for a few days visit. It happened that Winslow & Albright, who had a drug store here then, were needing a pharmacist, and they persuaded Sidlinger to remain here. For two years he worked for them. It was in 1882 that the present Sidlinger drug store was established. A man named Young was running a drug store in a frame building on the spot where the Sidlinger drug store is now located. In that year Dr. S. H. Sidlinger and his brother, C. E., bought out the Young store, and Sidlinger's drug store was then established. C. E. Sidlinger was owner and manager of the store from that day to this, thirty-two years of continuous business. And in those thirty-two years it is doubtful whether "Ed" Sidlinger was absent from his prescription counter two days in succession. He built a new two-story business building, established a drug store that was a credit to the city, and built up a splendid business. From the day "Sidlinger's" drug store was established until the present the advertising card of the store appeared in every issue of the Hutchinson News. It was one card that never changed; one advertiser whose name always appeared in The News. If there was ever a man who conducted his business absolutely unselfishly, it was "Ed" Sidlinger. Never a man or woman appeared at his place of business with a prescription for medicine or drugs, in poor circumstances, who had to pay for it. Nobody knows how many thousands of dollars worth of drugs, medicines, and supplies "Ed" Sidlinger gave away to poor and needy people. But the truth of the scripture that it was more blessed to give than to receive was fully exemplified here. For it seemed as if the more Ed Sidlinger gave away, the more his business prospered. His friends claimed sometimes that he was charitable to a fault. He never so regarded it. Even those not in need, but whom he knew so well, found it embarrassing sometimes to make him receive pay for what they bought. How many people there are who having bought a couple of dollars worth of stuff, would ask him what the bill was, and be told: "Oh, make it 75 cents; the rest is on me," and with a wave of the hand so characteristic of him, he would refuse to take further recompense. And how many there were who, instead of seeing a doctor, would slip into Sidlinger's and "Ed" would fix them up a little medicine that would take away the ache or pain, and refuse to take any pay for it. "I'd do that much for a friend," was his universal reply. And thus Ed Sidlinger was a doctor to scores. "Ed" Sidlinger was the only man when the county bought supplies of whom the county commissioners allowed, regularly, more than the amount of his claim. It was customary for the county poor commissioner to give requisitions or orders on Sidlinger's drug store to poor people needing medicine. When they would go to the drug store "Ed" Sidlinger, as was his custom would give the poor people what was needed. But he would neglect to make the charge to the county, as he should have done. Invariably when the bill from Sidlinger's for supplies furnished the county would be checked up by the county commissioners, they would find that many items which the county requisitions showed had been bought, had not been charged up. The commissioners never took advantage of the unselfish charity of the pharmacist, but added in the items omitted and allowed him the full sum. It is probable that thousands of dollars worth of drugs and supplies have been turned out by Mr. Sidlinger that he should have been paid for, that he never charged. Many people knowing they were indebted to him persuaded him reluctantly almost to receive the payments they knew they owed, but which he had failed to charge on his ledger. Any yet, notwithstanding his reluctance to charge friends for service, and his numerous cases of outright charity to poor people, his business propered, and Sidlinger's did the largest drug business in Hutchinson, and was one of the city's most important establishments. There was a sort of local legend that "Ed" Sidlinger had never stepped outside of his store in years. That was not exactly correct, but almost so. It was claimed that he had never been north of the Santa Fe tracks until last spring when Dr. G. H. Welsh persuaded him to accompany him in his car to the polls and vote, and then literally kidnapped him, taking him for a motor car ride over the city, the first he had ever taken. But he was naturally quiet and preferred to stay in the seclusion of his store and his home above the store. He probably was not outside of Hutchinson in the years he lived there. But he was not a recluse. He kept in constant touch with the growth of Hutchinson, and with the progress of events. A wan, thinly clad little woman stood in front of the Sidlinger drug store Saturday evening, and looked sadly at the crepe hanging on the door. "Is he dead?" she asked. She was told that he had passed away a couple of hours previously. Tears came to her eyes, and she wrapped her thin shawl more tightly about her, as she quietly remarked: "He was our best friend. What will we do now?" |
| vi. | REUBEN SIDLINGER, b. August 20, 1858, Napoleon, Henry Co, OH; d. November 23, 1858, Napoleon, Henry Co, OH. | ||
| 5. | vii. | IDA BELLE SIDLINGER, b. September 7, 1859, Napoleon, Henry Co, OH; d. November 9, 1938, Hutchinson, Reno Co, KS. |
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