ALBERT DITTMAR

        Albert DITTMAR, a successful book and stationery dealer at No. 
1308 Market street, is a native of Wheeling, West Virginia, and is a 
son of Martin and Fredericka (Naher) Dittmar.
	Martin Dittmar came to Wheeling in 1826, from Wurtemberg, 
Germany, where he was born in 1806.  He was a cooper by trade, and 
ran a shop of his own until his death in 1881.  He was united in 
marriage with Fredericka Naher, and the family lived for forty-three 
years on Virginia street, on the Island.  They reared 10 children, 
all of whom are now living in Wheeling except one.  Martin Dittmar 
was a member of the German M. E. church.  His wife died in 1897, aged 
eighty-two years.
	Albert Dittmar attended common schools of Wheeling, and entered 
upon his present business at a very early age.  He was located first 
at No. 22 Twelfth street for twelve years, and was employed by John 
W. Heiskell.  Afterward he was employed by Carle Brothers, in 1887, -
- they having established a business the year before.  In 1898 Mr. 
Dittmar concluded to go into business for himself, and purchased the 
store of his employers, which he has successfully conducted ever 
since that time.  He handles books, stationery, office and school 
supplies, sporting goods, etc.
	Mr. Dittmar was united in matrimony with May M. Taylor, a 
daughter of John Taylor, of Ohio.  Three children have blessed their 
union, namely:  Albert Willard, Mary Louise and Russell Edwin.  They 
have a very comfortable residence on the Island.  They are members of 
the Thomson M. E. church.  Mr. Dittmar attends closely to his 
business and is an upright, dutiful citizen.

From "HISTORY OF WHEELING and Ohio County, West Virginia and 
Representative Citizens."  Edited & Compiled by Hon. Gibson Lamb 
Cranmer.  Biographical Publishing, 1902; p. 359-360. 

(Laurie Birks Dean)