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FRANK H. HOLLENBACH. It is a pleasure to chronicle the history of a man whose life has been one of honor and usefulness, and although he is still comparatively a young man, Mr. Hollenbach has accumulated a competence and is classed among the prominent business men of North Whitehall Township. He is the proprietor of the Sand Spring Roller Mills, which structure is built of stone and is 38x58 feet in dimensions.

When the mills were purchased by our subject in 1886 he equipped them with the latest improved process in the way of machinery and now has a large trade. The mill proper was erected in 1832 by Michael Wotring, Sr., and was operated by that gentleman for many years. Its next owner was his son, Michael Wotring, Jr., who also ran it some time, and after passing through various hands was finally purchased by our subject in 1886. Mr. Hollenbach turns out a fine grade of flour, his special brand being known as the “Queen Anne.” Of the good grades are the “Induna” and the “Roller Patent.” Our subject does considerable exchange custom work for farmers, and besides wheat also grinds other grains for their accommodation. He is a good business man, honorable and upright in all his transactions, and his sales each year amount to $8,000.

Frank H. Hollenbach, whose name opens this sketch, was born in this county March 5, 1861. He is the son of Moses Hollenbach, who was also a miller, and it was under his instruction that our subject became an adept in the business. In his youth he had considerable educational advantages, but having been a thoughtful reader and intelligent student of events of current interest he has become a well informed man. He remained in the employ of his father until reaching his majority, when he spent the following two years working in the Mauser Mill at Treichler’s.

As before stated, our subject took possession of his present milling property in 1886, and to this business he has given his entire time and attention. He is recognized as one of the leading merchants in the place and enjoys the confidence and good will of the entire community. He was married in 1882 to Miss Anna L., daughter of Peter Zimmerman, who is now deceased. Their union has been blessed by the birth of a son and daughter, Carrie and Martin M. P.

In addition to the milling property Mr. Hollenbach owns a substantial brick residence located on thirteen acres of valuable property. It lies just across the road from his mill and ranks among the very best in North Whitehall Township. Heisan active member of the Lutheran Church at Unionville and for three years served as its Deacon. In politics he is a strong Democrat, and as one of the well-to-do residents of North Whitehall Township we take pleasure in presenting his sketch, for he deserves mention in the history of his native county.