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Henry W. Bloss
Portrait and Biographical Record 261-262
Kindly submitted: Lea Nissley
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Henry W. Bloss is one of the
leading business men of Slatedale, and one of the most
enterprising. He was formerly President of the Lion Slate
Company, and manager of their quarry near that place. The
company was organized in 1890 with Mr. Bloss as president;
David Merkle, of Allentown, Secretary, and A.D. Dresher, also
of that city, Treasurer.
Our subject is a native of this county, and was born June
19, 1857 to Joel and Sarah Bloss, the former of whom was a
native of Washington Township, where he was a prominent
farmer. He is still living, and makes his home on a fine
estate near Slatedale. The parental family includes besides
our subject James F., Benneville J. and Alvin.
Our subject grew to manhood on the homestead, and when of
age started out in life for himself. He was engaged in the
lumber business for a number of years, supplying the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company with ties. His next venture was in the
slate quarrying and manufacturing business at Slatedale,
having associated with him in the enterprise L. Fink and W.
Mersher. This partnership existed for a number of years, and
in 1893 Mr. Bloss organized the Lion Slate Company, which
manufactures all kinds of roofing slate and blackboards of the
very best quality. It gives employment to about thirty-five
men, and a traveling salesman is kept on the road, selling the
product of the factory throughout the United States. Mr. Bloss
has sold his interest in the company, however, and now devotes
his entire time to the lumber business.
Henry W. Bloss was married in 1877 to Miss Elvina, daughter
of Henry Kern, of Washington Township, this county. Their
union has been blessed by the birth of three children, Clinton
J, Lillie and Carrie. Our subject is a thoroughly upright,
honest man, always dealing fairly and squarely by all, and his
estimable character, as well as his capability, has given him
an important place among the business men of Slatedale. He is
interested in the cause of education, and as School Director
has promoted it in every way possible. In politics he is a
stanch Republican.
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