FRANK C. MUSE, who is extensively engaged in contracting and building in
Mulberry, is recognized as one of the most prominent business men of the
place, and in the history of the county well deserves representation. Like
many of his fellow-citizens, he is a native of Pennsylvania, his birth having
occurred in Lehigh county on the fifteenth of September, 1854. In that county
his parents, Charles and Sarah (Hartzler) Muse, were also born. During his
boyhood Frank learned the carpenter trade with his father, and soon became an
efficient and expert workman, so that at the age of eighteen be was admitted
to a full partnership in a large contracting business. In 1878 he came to
Clinton county, Ind., and located two miles east of Mulberry and lived there
three years, and then built in the town, and moved into his house in the fall
of 1881. In 1885, he also established a butcher shop in Mulberry, which he
managed for three years, and at the same time continued his work at
carpentering. The firm of Muse & Son employ twelve hands and are doing an
extensive and constantly increasing business.
In 1877, Frank C. Muse was joined in wedlock with Miss Clara Moher, daughter
of John and Amanda Moher. Their marriage has been blessed with a family of
eight children, six of whom are yet living, viz: Milton, who was born December
8; 1877, died April 20, 1878; Oliver F., born February 4,1879; Howard M., born
April 9, 1881; Beulah A., born December 9, 1882; Mamie M., born March 27,
1885. Harry R., born February 12, 1887, died in 1892; Sada, born November 3,
1892; and Claude I., born April 3, 1894. Mr. and Mrs. Muse hold membership
with the Lutheran church, and in social circles occupy an enviable position.
Mr. Muse votes with the democratic party, but has never been an office seeker,
preferring to give his time and attention to his business interests, in which
he has met with good success. He is progressive and enterprising, faithfully
lives up to his part of the contract, is straightforward and honorable in all
dealings, and therefore receives from the public a liberal patronage. He is
also a valued citizen and one who takes a commendable interest in everything
pertaining to the welfare of the community.
Transcribed by Chris Brown from page 818 of "A Portrait And Biographical
Record of Boone and Clinton Counties, Ind.," published in 1895 by A.W. Bowen &
Co. Chicago.