. History of Hamilton County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches. d fornearly two years. In 1842 he came to Cincinnati,and commenced work as a stone-mason, in the cel-lars of the buildingson Pearl street. Atthis time he wasmoneyless; but cheer-ed by the encourag-ing words of an excel-lent wife he went towork on low wages,and soon becameknown for his intel-ligence, industry, andcorrect businessFrom day-labor andsmall wages, Mr. Atte-meyer soon turned hisabilities to contracts,big buildings and thegains which, by hon-esty and perseveringindustry, make a manrich. In the year 1845h
. History of Hamilton County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches. d fornearly two years. In 1842 he came to Cincinnati,and commenced work as a stone-mason, in the cel-lars of the buildingson Pearl street. Atthis time he wasmoneyless; but cheer-ed by the encourag-ing words of an excel-lent wife he went towork on low wages,and soon becameknown for his intel-ligence, industry, andcorrect businessFrom day-labor andsmall wages, Mr. Atte-meyer soon turned hisabilities to contracts,big buildings and thegains which, by hon-esty and perseveringindustry, make a manrich. In the year 1845he contracted for thematerial and stone-work of St. Johnschurch, on Greenstreet, and this jobbeing soon satisfactorily disposed of, Mr. At-temeyer increased his facilities for larger opera-tions, and became at once a reputable contractor,builder and manager. Among other buildings, toonumerous to be mentioned here, reference must bemade to the sub-structures of the Carlisle buildings,Burnet house, Jewish synagogue, numerous build-ings on Pearl and other streets, and the house of. refuge at Camp Washington. The latter is one ofthe most magnificent stone structures, and in sub-stantiality and finish is comparable with the bestknown edifices in the State. Having done his workwell, established a splendid reputation, and accumu-lated a hundred thousand dollars, Mr. Attemeyerretired from business. To St. Bernard, north ofCincinnati, he removed some sixteen years agowhere, with his agedwife and children, heis now resting in theenjoyment of the goodthings of earth. ADemocrat on Stateand National con-troversies, Mr. Atte-meyer cares not forparty restrictions orpiejudices in local af-fairs, arid in the town-ship, county andcorporation elections,always votes for thebest man. In religion, as inpolitics, he is alwaysliberal with those whodo not entirely agreewith him; and devot-edly attached to theCatholic church, he isa defender of thatfaith with a kindly re-gard for the opinionsof his neigh
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