NATHAN, SCHREINER & CO., dealers in general merchandise and live stock, Lancaster. This house was established in 1860, by J. Nathan; in 1862, the firm became J. Nathan & Son, and, in 1864, Nathan, Schreiner & Co. The same year dry goods, clothing, hats, caps, boots and shoes were added to the line of groceries. In 1865, J. Nathan retiring, he was succeeded by his son, Joseph Nathan. This house is the largest in the city, and does an annual trade of $75,000; they built their present store in 1867; employ a full force of eight men; they also handle live stock, cattle, hogs and sheep; ship to Chicago and Milwaukee, their receipts reaching $200,000 per annum.
     John Schreiner is a native of Germany, born Jan. 27, 1835; he came to the United States, and direct to Grant Co., in 1853. He was married Oct. 25, 1855, in Lancaster, to Miss Sophia Nathan; they have seven children living, four sons and three daughters - Ellen K., Elizabeth Anna, Adolph J., Emma, Frank, Edmund A. and Herbert E.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.