Berls, Gus O

Gus O Berls

Born Jul. 28, 1884 in New York, NY

Died May 17, 1945

Gus O. Berls, proprietor of the City Bakery at Craig, has been a resident of the town for three years. He has been there long enough to establish an excellent reputation for fair dealing, honesty and integrity and as a consequence enjoys the esteem and confidence of his townsmen.

Mr. Berls was born in New York City, July 28, 1884, where he lived until 14 years old, when he began traveling over the country gaining experience and wisdom. He returned to New York at the age of 19 and learned the baker\\\'s trade. For several years he was with Fred Harvey, famous for his chain of restaurants and eating houses throughout the west and southwest, as pastry chef. Then he was Chef-Stewart at the Basin Park Hotel at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Coming to Craig in 1912, he bought out a bakery and has been successful in building up a profitable business. He owns a modern bake shop and everything about the place is first class.

Mr. Berls was married at Kinsley, Kansas, July 17, 1911, to Constance Petit Clere. To this union has been born one child, Marie C., who died at the age of 5 months. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, Masonic and Elks lodges."

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