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BAEHLER, John

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BAEHLER, John. (Switzerland, Dec. 16, 1845-- ). Baehler's parents came to the United States in 1854 and settled immediately in SWISS VALLEY. When he was fifteen, he entered the business of John Klein and remained there for nine years. In 1874 he joined Stahlman, Reed & Co. at 640 Main Street as a clerk. In 1879 he became one of the management in the company which was then the largest retail grocery stores in Dubuque.