Dr. Mary A. Hoehn, who since entering upon the active practice of medicine in 1894 has largely concentrated her energies upon the treatment of diseases of women and children, in which field she has been particularly successful, is a native of Cincinnati and a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Braun) Hoehn. The father, a native of Bavaria, was born in 1813 and spent his youthful days in his native land, whence he came to America when about thirty years of age. Continuing his journey into the interior of the country he settled in Cincinnati and became identified with its industrial interests as a plumber, opening a place of business on Sixth Street near Freeman. His excellent workmanship and careful management resulted in the continuos development and substantial growth of his business which year by year yielded him good returns until he retired to private life about fifteen years prior to his death, which occurred in 1884. His wife was also a native of Bavaria.
        The parents, being devoted Roman Catholics; sent the daughter Dr. Hoehn, to the parochial schools, while for a time she was also a student in the public schools in Cincinnati. A natural interest in the science of medicine, the laws of health and all pertaining thereto led up to the determination to engage in active practice and thus make her life of direct usefulness and benefit to her fellowmen. She graduated from the Women’s Medical College of Cincinnati with the class of 1894, and the thorough training of that institution well equipped her for the responsible duties which have since come to her. She has built up a very satisfactory practice and has always remained in the neighborhood where she is now located, her office being at No. 1010 York Street. She is a sister of Dr. Aloysius Hoehn, who was a successful and prominent physician of this city up to the time of his retirement. She belongs to the Ohio-Miami Alumni Association and is well known in professional circles where her practical service and close conformity to a high standard of professional ethics have won for her the regards of those are in the same field of activity to which she has devoted her labors.
 

There are few branches of business that have shown greater development during the last twenty-five years than that of the florist. The facilities for handling plants and flowers have been greatly improved and the popular taste has been cultivated to an extent not known previously. Many beautiful displays have contributed to enhance the interest in flowers and the business has grown in importance far beyond the expectations of many of its best friends. Julius Baer is recognized as one of the leading florists of Cincinnati. His store at 138 to 140 East Fourth Street is in the heart of downtown district and is the best known of the kind in the city.
        Julius Baer is a native of Madison, Indiana born June 5, 1867. After leaving school he came to Cincinnati and secured employment in the floral business, which he studied intelligently in all its departments, gaining a knowledge of plants and flowers and of the wants of the public which he has since utilized to practical advantage. In 1890 he began selling cut flowers on a modest scale at 116 East Fourth Street, in the same block in which his store is now located. He proved to be a good manager and it becoming necessary to secure larger quarters, he moved after six years to 136 East Fourth Street. His business continued to grow and in February 1904, he moved to his present location in a building, which is commodious, well lighted and thoroughly adapted for handling plants and flowers expeditiously and satisfactorily. He retails cut flowers and plants and makes a specialty of decorations for receptions, parties, balls, etc. also of set pieces and designs for funerals and other occasions. He has devoted his best thought and energies to his calling and he receives well-merited recompense.
        In 1897 Mr. Baer was united in marriage to Miss. Carrie Bernard. Two children have come to brighten their home, Joseph Lee and Ernest Bernard. Mr. Baer started in his business life as a boy with a laudable desire to win success and an honorable standing. He has steadily preserved, often in the face of grave discouragement, but he never yielded to obstacles and he now sees the results of his labors in the best-conducted and most flourishing retail floral establishment of this city. He is a public-spirited and genial gentleman and his record is one of which his friends may justly be proud. He is an active worker in the Business Men’s Club and is also a valued member of the Cincinnati Club.
 

        Edward B. Richter, president of The Richter Company, which has been founded over forty years, was born in Cincinnati on the 10th of December 1872, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Richter. The father, who was also a native of Cincinnati, was a veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted as a private in the Eighty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, going to the front where he served for three years and was mustered out with the rank of sergeant. In 1870 he engaged in the manufacture of plumbers,’ gas and steamlifters,’ brass goods, continuing to operate his plant until the 1st of January 1897, when he retired from business and is now residing at Mount Auburn.
        The boyhood and youth of Edward B. Richter were very similar to those of the average American lad, his education being acquired in St. Paul’s parochial school, which he attended until he was twelve years of age. Terminating his studies he entered his father’s office, for the purpose of familiarizing himself with the business. He applied himself with zeal, mastering every detail of the various departments, and during one year he also attended night school at the Queen City Business College, thus perfecting himself in bookkeeping. In 1910 the business was incorporated under the name of The Richter Company, the firm including the following: Edward B. and John H. Richter, Vincent G. Ruthemeyer, Charles H., Louis A., and Joseph A. Richter. The business has developed steadily but permanently, the scope of their activities extending until they now ship some goods to far off China. The quality, durability and workmanship of their products can not be excelled and they were awarded the highest diploma at the Ohio Valley Exposition. Their plant, which is located at 210-214 East Ninth Avenue, occupies five floors, with a total space of fifteen thousand square feet, while they give employment to fifty people.
        His political support Mr. Richter gives to the candidates of the Republican Party, but he has never been an aspirant to office, giving his undivided attention to the development of his personal interests, in the direction of which he is meeting with such excellent results. He, too, is a resident of Mount Auburn, and is now living at 248 Albion Place.