George C. Baum
Among the men of the younger generation to whom those of the older point as the ones who have a future before them is George C. Baum, of Grant County, Indiana. He is not yet thirty but he is one of the successful men of Sweetser, Indiana. Full of energy and ambition he brings to his business the enthusiasm and fire of youth, but he has also had a number of years of valuable experience in the business world, and the combination of experience of youthful energy has made him very successful indeed. Honorable and generous in his business dealing he was won many friends and the respect of the business world.
George C. Baum is a native of Grant County, having been born here on the 14th of August, 1884, the son of William J. Baum and Roxie (Riggs) Baum, both of whom are living and are residents of Sweetser. George C. Baum is the younger of the two children of his parents and he grew up in the village of Sweetser. Here he attended the public schools and received a good common school education. He later took a course in the Marion Business College.
After completing his education the boy first became associated with his father in business and after two years he went into business for himself in Sweetser, first as a member of the firm of W.J. Baum and Company. Later he became interested in the Sweetser Grain Company, Incorporated, and this is the firm with which he is associated at present. The president of this company is Alfred Burger, George C. Baum is secretary and treasurer and O.M. Thomas is vice-president. The active manager of the firm is Mr. Baum. They are general dealers in grain and live stock and have a most progressive business. Mr. Baum is also one of the directors of the Farmers' State Bank of Sweetser.
Mr. Baum was married on September 17, 1907, to Miss Goldie A. Dicken, of Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana, her father being Thomas Dicken. She is a graduate of the Van Buren High School. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Baum, Helen R. Baum, who was born on the 3rd of September, 1909.
In politics Mr. Baum is a member of the Republican party, but he has never taken an active part in the political game. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Sweetser Lodge No. 433.
Submitted by: Gina Reasoner