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John Lemon, Milton and John Tootle 

(Tootle Manufacturing Company)

  • In 1877, the George Buell joins with John S. Lemon, who had acquired a small mill in Kansas.  

 

  • After the death of prominent businessman Milton Tootle, Lemon oversaw the education of Milton Tootle, Jr. and John Tootle.

 

  • Milton and John eventually became Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurers of the Buell Woolen Mills and ran the Tootle Manufacturing Company.  

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Watkins Mill and Buell Mill in Blue Rapids, KS

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St. Joseph Museums, Inc - 2025

Special thanks to Eileen Dyer in memory of Dr. Gary Dyer, Marshall & Melanie White and Sarah Elder for her help with research.

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