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photo and information courtesy of Roger Berke, Montrose, South Dakota:
Charlie W. Zimmerman in his store where Bank is now. Taken 1907 – 1909. Note from Ellen: If I remember he was missing a hand. That’s why he stands like he does.

1900 Census…. Charles W. Zimmerman is listed as farmer. Lives in Montrose.
1910 Census ---- Charles W. Zimmerman age 42 (1868), wife Theresa age 37 (1873), Children Ruth age 16, (1894) Ida age 14 (1896), Margaret age 11 (1899) and Ella age 9, (1901). Occupation listed as Dry Goods Store.
1920 Census - Charles W. Zimmerman age 52 (1868), wife Theresa age 47 (1873), Children Ida age 24 (1896), Margaret age 21 (1899) and Ella age 19, (1901). Occupation listed as Retail Merchant - Retail Store.