JOSEPH BROBECK

    Joesph Brobeck of the firm of Brobeck & Fox, merchants, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, March 16, 1848, and is a son of Henry and Julia A. Brobeck.  When six years of age, his parents settled in this township.  His early life was passed upon the farm, and in the district schools he received a practical education.  He followed the avocation of farming until he engaged in his present business, which was established in December 1877.  In 1879, he took in as partner, Mr. Cheater Fox.  They carry a well-selected stock of general merchandise, aggregating in value about $2,000, and do an annual trade of $8,000.  Mr. Brobeck was married September 4,1873, to Miss Clorinda, daughter of Henry and Sarah Fox.  She was born in Jerome Township July 20, 1854.  Two children have been born to them-Ivan, born February 9, 1879, and Elva Wits, July 24, 1880.  Mr. Brobeck is a worthy member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; was appointed Postmaster at Jerome Post Office in 1877.  Politically, he is of Democratic proclivities.