Gleitsman-Ertle Bottling

Date: 1880 to 1947
Location: Massilon, Ohio
Surname/tag: Soda

"Ertle’s Bottling Works was established circa 1893, and was originally the Mineral Water Company. The company was founded by Edward Gleitsman , circa 1880s. When Gleitsman retired, he passed the company down to his son, Elmer and a former Employee, Andrew Ertle. The company changed its name to the Gleitsman Ertle Company. Then around 1893, the name was changed to Ertles Bottling Works, where the company sold various flavors of drinks such as, Orange Crush, Nuicy Ginger Ale, and Moxie drinks. The company was also known for its two different bottle sizes, the standard eight ounce bottle and the “Big Boy” which stored nine ounces of soda. Mrs. Andrew Ertle sold the company in 1947, four years after her husband passed away." http://www.massillonmuseum.org/250