Samuel A. Eberle
As a young man Samuel A. Eberle turned his attention to the produce commission business, in which his father was sucessfully engaged, and today is one of the leaders in the wholesale butter and egg business of Cincinnati, having gained this enviable position by an indomitable will and energy that no difficulty could suppress. He was born in Cincinnati, October 11, 1873, a son of Christian and Magdalene Eberle. The father arrived in Cincinnati at the age of eleven years with his brother Charles and, being obliged to depend upon his own exertions for a livelihood, sold matches in the streets. Later he became a pattern maker in a foundry, continuing at this work until 1864 when he entered the produce commission business as a wholesale dealer in butter and eggs on West Sixth street. He was highly successful and as the years passed was known as one of the most popular men in his line of business in the city. He died November 2, 1896, at the age of fifty-seven years, and is buried at Spring Grove cemetery. Mrs. Eberle is still living and makes her home at Denver, Colorado.
Samuel A. Eberle attended the primary and intermediate schools in this city, continuing at his books until fourteen years of age. He then entered the Johnson & Jordan Business College in order to prepare for practical affairs, and after leaving this institution was identified with the lithographing business. However, he soon gave up this work to become associated with his father and since 1889 has been actively identified with the development of the produce commission business in this city. He has displayed good judgement as a manager and the firm is now one of the largest in Cincinnati. He is connected with the chamber of commerce, being a member of the board of directors of that body. He has served as president of the Cincinnati Produce Exchange.
On the 1st of May, 1903, Mr. Eberle was married to Miss Hilda Bertsch, a daughter of William Bertsch, a well known baker of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Eberle reside at No. 2624 Scioto Street, in the old family homestead where he enjoys the comforts and luxuries of a perfectly regulated household. He also enjoys the peace of mind that is the result of wisely directed activity. He has from youth been of an inquiring disposition and is progressive in his methods, being always found near the head of the line in his undertakings. He is a friend of education, a generous contributor to worthy causes, and is known as a thoroughly substantial citizen whose work and influence are conducive to the best interest of the city and his fellow men.
From Cincinnati, The Queen City, Volume III, by Rev. Charles Frederic Goss, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1912