BIOS: Percy L. MOSTOLLE, Friedens, Somerset County, PA

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History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania; Bedford County by E. 
Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis 
Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 303/4

Percy Lester MOSTOLLE.

Percy L. Mostolle, one of the young, prominent business men of Friedens, was 
born October 30, 1880, and is a lineal descendant of George Mostolle, who 
settled at Friedens, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, in 1776, being among the 
pioneers of that town, and an active and prominent factor in the growth and 
development of the same.  George Mostolle was a farmer by occupation, his 
operations being conducted on a large scale, and an earnest Christian.  He 
married Mary Mowery, who bore him several children.
Uriah Mostolle, father of Percy L. Mostolle, was born in Friedens, Somerset 
county, and his active career was devoted to farming and the building of 
houses, in both of which enterprises he met with a large degree of success.  
He enlisted as a private during the Civil war, this fact testifying to his 
love of country.  He is a leader in the Evangelical Lutheran church, and since 
attaining his majority has cast his vote for the candidates of the Republican 
party.  He was united in marriage to Ellen B. Lowery, born in Brothers Valley 
township, Somerset county, a daughter of Samuel and Susan (Mosholder) Lowery.
Percy L. Mostolle received a common school education in his native town, 
Friedens, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, after which he served an 
apprenticeship at the trade of painting, becoming a skillful and expert 
workman in all its various branches.  Subsequently he became a contractor 
painter and enjoyed the distinction of being the youngest contractor in 
Somerset county.  His first contract, which was for the painting of twenty 
buildings, was made in 1898, and from then up to the present time (1905) his 
business has increased steadily in volume and importance, and he now requires 
the services of ten workmen to fill his orders.  He has received the contract 
for some of the most prominent buildings in Somerset county, and his work has 
always been performed in a highly creditable and satisfactory manner, each 
contract receiving his own personal supervision.  In addition to this he is 
extensively engaged in the real estate business, which adds considerably to 
his income.  Energy, enterprise and an indomitable will are the prominent 
traits of his character, and to these qualities may be attributed the success 
which has crowned his efforts.  He is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran 
Church at Friedens, and a leader in the Christian Endeavor Society connected 
therewith.  He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  His 
political support is given to the candidates of the Republican party, in 
which he takes an active interest, although never seeking or holding public 
office.  Mr. Mostolle, although young in years, is one of the enterprising and 
representative citizens of Friedens, and a bright future is in store for him.