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John Lemon, Milton and John Tootle
(Tootle Manufacturing Company)
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In 1877, the George Buell joins with John S. Lemon, who had acquired a small mill in Kansas.
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After the death of prominent businessman Milton Tootle, Lemon oversaw the education of Milton Tootle, Jr. and John Tootle.
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Milton and John eventually became Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurers of the Buell Woolen Mills and ran the Tootle Manufacturing Company.






Watkins Mill and Buell Mill in Blue Rapids, KS

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