(Courtesy of Fred Lerch)

Shown here is Warren Ernest and “Doc” Klingler. “Doc” was a somewhat retarded individual and was one poor soul indeed. During huckleberry season, he spent each fit day picking berries, and then sold them as best he could. This was his main livelihood. The rest of the year he peddled patent medicines door to door. This is how he came by the nickname of “Doc”. His biggest seller was The Balm Of Life.

(What was “Doc’s” father’s nickname and how did he get it? Answer next month.)

Answer to Last Month

In the March 1998 issue of the BN, (Vol. 6 No. 3), we told you about Bill Bickle Wagon Works, located on Chestnut Street (where Mr. Stacy had his lawn mower service).

Here he made wagons and buggies, both before and after Mr. Kearns quit that business.

The joke of the day was, “I am buying some horses, and I have the insect spray ready. Why? Because the ad says ‘For Sale -- 2 horses... one buggy’”.