Howard-Cass County IN Archives Biographies.....Rapp, Truman C. 1862 - 
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Author: Jackson Morrow

TRUMAN C. RAPP.

    Among the men of sturdy integrity and reliable traits of character who have
contributed their quota to the advancement of the upbuilding of Howard county,
mention may most consistently be made of him whose name appears above, who ranks
among the leading business men and public-spirited citizens of Kokomo where he
has maintained his home since May 6, 1904.

    Truman C. Rapp received a common school education in Ohio, his native state,
where he was born in 1862. At the age of nineteen he began business for himself
in a small way, going in debt and giving a note with his surety, but his first
venture, which was in the small town of Marathon, Ohio, showed that our subject
had a pronounced capacity for industrial affairs and that his later life would
be replete with success if he had an opportunity to deal in larger affairs. He
prospered and increased his line until he came to Kokomo, where he has
maintained a first class and modern store in every respect, handling all kinds
of garments and clothing for men and women, ready to wear. In fact, he carries a
full line of carefully selected and up-to-date goods, which are satisfying a
large patronage, so that his trade is constantly increasing and invading new
territory.

    Mr. Rapp owns a half interest in a similar store in Logansport and he spends
some of his time looking after the interests of that store which is also a very
successful venture. In these stores the best of clerks are employed and
customers always receive courteous treatment.

     Our subject attributes his success to the manner in which he conducts these
stores, selling strictly at one price to all buyers. He purchases his stock for
cash in large quantities, moves it to his stores and gives the people the
benefit of his experience, now carrying a large and complete line of the latest
goods obtainable in both stores. He owns a fine lot on West Walnut street where
he erected a fine, modern and commodious residence in 1908. He expects to spend
the remainder of his life in this beautiful home.

     Mr. Rapp is considered in Kokomo to be one of the most energetic and
wide-awake business men of that city, being abreast of the times in every
respect and the honorable and strictly honest methods he has always employed in
his business affairs has gained for him the undivided confidence and respect of
all who know him, consequently this store and the one at Logansport have had a
wonderful growth since they were established, which is proof conclusive that the
people of both cities appreciate the manner in which they are conducted and the
kind consideration they get when patronizing them.

   Mr. Rapp has always been prompt in paying all his debts. Being careful in all
things, he has never had a tire, and coupled with his carefulness and honesty of
principles is his congeniality, all of which has established a high credit and
he has never had an assignment or a business failure.

    Mr. Papp's [sic] cheerful and model home is presided over by a most
estimable wife, and four bright and interesting children have added their quota
of sunshine to this home.

    Fraternally Mr. Rapp is a member of the Knights of Pythias, having passed
all the chairs in the same; he is also a member of the Uniform Rank of this order.

    Although our subject is too busy a man to devote much time to political
matters yet he can always be depended upon to lend his influence and support to
all worthy movements whether political or otherwise, that have for their object
the betterment or upbuilding of his community, always taking a just pride in his
city in the future of which he has implicit faith.


Additional Comments:
From:

HISTORY OF HOWARD COUNTY INDIANA
BY
JACKSON MORROW, B. A.
ILLUSTRATED
VOL. II
B. F. BOWEN & COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

(circa 1909)

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