Andrew C. Rosentreter, a popular young business man of Carlinville, was
born in this city February 10, 1885, and has become an acknowledged factor
in commercial circles of a community where he has been known from his
boyhood. He is a descendant of worthy German ancestry, his parents being
Andrew and Rosa (Schultz) Rosentreter, both of whom were born in Germany.
The father grew to maturity in the old country and engaged in farming; but
believing that conditions were more favorable in America, he emigrated to
this country and for two years rented land in Brushy Mound township,
Macoupin county. He then moved to Carlinville township, where he now lives,
in the successful pursuit of a calling with which he has been closely
identified ever since his youth. Mr. Rosentreter of this sketch was reared
in a family of ten children and was early taught lessons of industry and
perseverance which assisted very materially in the formation of his
character. He attended the district schools and also the public schools of
Carlinville and carried his studies further at Springfield, Illinois, where
he pursued a course in the Illinois Business College. After returning from
this institution he assisted his father for two years on the home farm and
then came to Carlinville, associating with W. A. Green in the confectionery
and ice cream business. They continued together until August 3, 1911, when
Mr. Rosentreter purchased the interest of his partner, and has since
conducted the business in his own name. He is a man of good taste and his
establishment is one of the most attractive of the kind in the city. As the
result of his careful attention to the wants of customers he enjoys a large
and lucrative patronage.
Fraternally Mr. Rosentreter is a valued
member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Knights of Columbus.
Politically he is an earnest advocate of the principles of the democratic
party and is now serving as tax collector of Carlinville township. His
religious belief is indicated by membership in the Roman Catholic church. As
a youth he was imbued with the worthy ambition to gain an honorable standing
among his fellow men and, although he is now only twenty-six years of age,
he finds himself at the head of a business which gives every promise of
steady development. His many friends confidently prophesy for him continued
progress.
Extracted 18 May 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 67-68.
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