Ben Strickler of this city, is now manager of one of the largest jewelry houses in Beaumont, Texas. Ben learned his profession under his father, S. J. Strickler, of this city and his present position speaks well both[sic]. Mrs. Strickler, nee Miss Elsie Dihle, will start for Beaumont, Monday.

Salina Evening Journal, Salina, Kansas, March 6, 1903, page 3.