Barney Hafertepen, one of Hamilton's best known businessmen, died shortly after 12 o'clock yesterday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Schipper, of Aurora, Ind. from the effects of a cancer. Barney Hafertepen was born in Hanover, Germany, November 21, 1836, and was the oldest son of D. Hafertepen. His mother's maiden name was Ruve. The deceased was educated in Germany, where he received a liberal education. When his parents came to America in 1848, the family settled in Cincinnati. Here he served a two-year apprenticeship at the shoe-making trade, beginning in his 18th year. He worked as a journeyman in Cincinnati until he came to Hamilton in the year 1856. On October 1, 1856, he commenced business on a small scale on Court Street, which business house he occupied up to the time of his death. In 1856 he married Miss Philomena Mahler. From this union nine children resulted, seven of whom, Mrs. Carrie Schipper of Aurora, Charles, W.G., E.B. George, Ida, and Louis, all of this city, are living. Mrs. Hafertepen died in 1880. In 1881 Mr. Hafertepen married Barbara Lentz, daughter of Walter Lentz, a well-known citizen of the city. One child, Walter, the result of this marriage, is living. In 1871 the deceased was elected township treasurer filling that position for two years. Mr. Hafertepen was never an office-seeker and never cared for political preferment. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Knights of America and the Catholic Knights of Ohio. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Stephen's Church. As one of the pioneer business men of Hamilton, Mr. Hafertepen will ever be remembered as an energetic, honest and capable businessman. He always stood high in business circles and all his life was considered one of our best citizens. He had many good qualities of mind and heart and his death will be sincerely regretted. Behind him a record free from any blemish, as he was invariably just and upright in all his acts and dealings.