J. H. Kautsch, of the mercantile firm of Kautsch & Linhardt, of Lohman, Mo., is the oldest child of five, and was born in Cole County, Mo., in 1860. His father, John N. Kautsch, was an early resident of Cole County, and followed the occupation of blacksmithing in connection with his farm work. He is still living, and resides one and a half miles south of Lohman. His wife's maiden name was Kate Schoedel. J. H. Kautsch was engaged in farm work until twenty-one years of age, then began merchandising in partnership with C. W. Lohman, continuing thus for five years. Shortly after he and J. A. N. Linhardt formed a partnership, and October 12, 1887, engaged in their present business, which has gradually increased until they now have one of the best general stores in the county. They also have in stock farm machinery of all kinds, being agents for the Deering binders and mowers. In 1885 Mr. Kautsch was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Anna Mary Schubert, whose parents were early settlers of Cole County, where she was born. They have one child, Alma. He and wife are members of the Lutheran Church.
J. A. N. Linhardt, of the above firm, was born in Cole County in 1866, and is a son of John and Sarah (Routszong). Linhardt, being the eldest of their six children. His maternal grandparents were among the earliest settlers of Cole County. He attended the public schools of his section until twenty-one years of age, and at the same time assisted on the farm. Since that time he has been in partnership with Mr. Kautsch, and their business relations have been harmonious, consequently successful. He is yet a young man, but has shown such sound judgment and discretion in his business that he promises to become one of the successful merchants of the county. He and parents, who are living on the old homestead, belong to the Lutheran Church.

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History of Cole, Moniteau, Morgan, Benton, Miller, Maries, and Osage Counties, Missouri, Goodspeed Publishing Company (1889).