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         HENRY A. PLITT, pharmacist and druggist, of Wapello, Iowa, was born in Bullitt County, Ky., July 3, 1852, and is a son of George D. and Marianne R. (Graff) Plitt. His father is a native of Germany, was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, and emigrated to America in 1845. His mother was born in Romont, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, and came to America in childhood. In 1856 Henry A. came to Wapello, Iowa, with his parents, was educated at the city High School, and studied pharmacy under M. P. Van Loon, of the city, as preceptor, beginning in 1868. He took two courses at the National Institute of Pharmacy of Chicago, passed a satisfactory examination in botany, material medica and chemistry, and received his diploma July 15, 1878. On the 10th of February, 1880, he was admitted to membership in the Iowa State Pharmaceutical Association, and July 28, 1880, was granted a commission of pharmacy for the State of Iowa. In August, 1878, Mr. Plitt began business at Wapello as a druggist, which he has carried on continuously since. His first place of business was on the east side of Second street, south of Van Buren, where he remained until 1888. He erected the elegant brick building which he now occupies in 1887, and which is situated on the west side of Second street, one door north of Van Buren street. The building is “L” shaped, fronting on both Second and Van Buren streets, with an average ground floor 20x86 feet, and two stories in height, with a large cellar. The lot cost $1,000, and the building $3,000. The upper front is occupied as offices by physicians, while the rear of the upper floor is used by Mr. Plitt in his business. He has a most elegant and tasty store, which for convenience is divided into departments, and his stock consists of a full line of drugs, medicines, books, stationery, toilet articles, wall-paper, tobacco and groceries. Special attention is given to the filling of prescriptions and compounding of medicines. By close attention to the wants of his customers, Mr. Plitt has built up a flourishing and prosperous business.

On the 16th of November, 1876, at Wapello, Iowa, Mr. Plitt was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Lindeman, daughter of John and Mary (Buttermiller) Lindeman. Mrs. Plitt was born in this city, and is a member of the German Methodist Episcopal Church. Two children grace their union, a daughter and son: Josephine Minnie, born Sept. 3, 1877, and John Henry, May 30, 1881. Mr. Plitt is a Democrat in political sentiment, and socially, is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, and a member of the A. O. U. W. He belongs to Wapello Lodge No. 5, A.F. & A.M.; Louisa Lodge No. 19, I. O. O. F.; and of Wapello Lodge No. 212, A. O. U. W. His high standing both from a business and social standpoint among the citizens of Louisa County, where he has resided since childhood, is too well known to make comment.