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A. Rippl is an enterprising and progressive citizen, well known in business cirles in West Lafayette and Coshocton county as a manufacturer of wood, iron and steel novelties for advertising purposes, and although he has thus been identified only since the summer of 1906 he has already built up an extensive patronage and a wide reputation. Mr. Rippl is a native son of this county, born in Bakersville, October 18, 1867, a son of Joseph and Maria (Busler) Rippl, both natives of Germany, the latter of Wurtemberg. The father emigrated to the Untied States in 1847, at which time he located in Coshocton, where he worked at the wagonmaker's trade, having learned the same in his native land. After spending three years in that city he took up his abode in Bakersville, continuing to work at his trade until the time of his death. He was killed in 1893 by a tree falling on him and had reached the advanced age of seventy-five years. The mother passed to her final rest two years previous or in 1891, when she was sixty-five years of age. Their family numbered five children, as follows: George, a resident of Black Band, Ohio; F. J., of Coshocton; Mrs. Elizabeth Krantz, who makes her home in Canal Dover, this state; A., of this review; and Clara, of Alliance, Ohio. Mr. Rippl acquired his education in the common schools and spent the period of his boyhood and youth under the parental roof, during which time he worked in his father's establishment. In 1884 he took up the study of telegraphy and when he became proficient in that line secured the position of operator with the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railroad Company at Massillon, and later at Canal Dover. After a period of eight years, however, he abandoned that business and returned to Bakersville and entered his father's wagon shop. He soon installed machinery and in 1893 began the manufacture of wooden novelties. His business grew and Mr. Rippl eventually decided to locate in a larger place, where he might enjoy better railroad facilities. The West Lafayette Manufacturing Company hearing of Mr. Ripple's intentions purchased his plant and made him manager of the concern. However, owing to dissatisfaction in regard to the agreement made, Mr. Rippl resigned. He then entered the employ of the H. D. Beach Company but after a brief period thus spent he returned to his old home in West Lafayette and in the summer of 1906 built his present factory at a cost of about four thousand dollars. He then began the manufacture of wood, iron, and steel novelties for advertising purposes and has now built up a large trade, having cleared his plant of all indebtedness. He has based his business principles and actions upon the strict adherence to the rules which govern economy, industry and unswerving integrity, and has reached a prominent position in the business circles of Coshocton County. Mr. Rippl was married on the 19th of November, 1893, the lady of his choice being Miss Jennie Taylor, who was born in Tuscarawas County, this state, June 2, 1869, the only child of Richard and Rebecca (Phillips) Taylor, who are now living retired in Bakersville, the father having attained the age of sixty-five years, while his wife is one year his junior. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Rippl has been blessed with six children: Mary, Joseph, Waive, George, Ruth and Harold. Mr. Rippl is a democrat in his political views, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the German Reformed Church, and his wife holds membership in the United Brethern Church. His fraternal relation are with the Masonicl lodge No, 175 at New Comerst0wn, the Knights of Pythias at Bakersville; and Bakersville Camp, No. 5216, M. W. A. His life has been one of continuous activity, in which has been accorded due recognition of labor, and today he stands among the successful business men of West Lafayette and Coshocton County.
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