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David Braden
One of Indianapolis' foremost clothier, David Braden, Class of 1896, opened a mens' clothing store in the Tailor Shop in 1927 named the Toggery Shop. He fitted cadets with fine clothing including shoes by Churchs' of England, hats by Stetson, suits, tuxedos, and provided "specialized tailoring for the growing boy." In 1932, he move into the Maxinkuckee Inn. The Great Depression brought an end to this ventur
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In 1927 while still under the name Palmer House David Braden, who was manager of the Academy tailor shop, was allowed to open a private business within the tailor shop this was called - "The Toggery Shop', and was located on the first floor. |
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Braden, a member of the Class of 1896; being a master merchandiser he specialized
high-end clothing and accessories. He was also a member of the 158th
Regiment Indiana Volunteers Company A he was a Sergeant Major enrolling on April 26,
1898 and was mustered out on Nov. 4, 1898.
After the Culver s attained the Palmer House, Braden remained in the building when it became the Maxinkuckee Inn re-naming the shop - " The Tavern Shop" and remained in business till the early 1930's. His policy of liberal credit to the cadets and sending the bills home to dad began to cause trouble for the Palmer House. and the Culvers ended his operation and the Shack moved into this area.
1928 - Oct. 31 The street leading from the top of Bunker Hill to the Academy was blocked for a couple of days last week while Forrest Shaw moved his new house from the Braden property to his lot on College Avenue
D. C. Braden Former Resident Subject of Feature Article
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"If David C, Vradeb;s vuews ib nake clothing were universal throughout Indianapolis
this city would be a tailor's Mecca"m Columnist Carl Henn says in a feature column
titled Hoosier Profile in a recent issue of the Indianapolis Times
Mr. Braden, oldest living graduate of the Culver Militaty Academy, formerly managed the CMA Tailor shop anf is former resident of the Lake Maxinkuckee vicinity .
In the presonality sketch wroter Henn points out that "Culver remains one of Mr. Bardens {Bradens} main interests".
Now retired after operating tailoring establishments at Culver and Indianapolis, Mr. Braden, "is an impacable foe of the extreme suit drape, the tieless shirt collar, the careless attire of so many men today".
"In his (Mr. Braden's opinion, the sloppiness of young moderns directly influences their actions, 'I believe tha juvenile delinquncy today is partly due to the way young fellows are dressing. When they dress tough, they act a little bit tough. When they act a little bit tough, then they're going to act a little bit tougher. Not only that but when they grow older they keep the same clothing habits', Mr. Braden said.
"I sold my business interest in Indianapolis and established a tailoring shop at Culver in 1921. He remained there until his retirement in 1935.
Todaym erect and natty at 74m Mr. Braden is the best proof of his views on men's clothing. He and his wife, the former Mettie Raitz of Toledo, Ohio, live at the Columbia Club. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Novemeber. A son, Frederick R.. Braden lives in Kalamazoo - Mar. 28 1951 Citizen
David Clinton Braden Jr Birth 16 Nov 1876 Indianapolis, Marion County Indiana Death 9 Sep 1960 Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
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David C. Braden, In First CMA Class, Dies
David Clinton Braden, 83 years old, a member of the first class to be enrolled at Culver Military Academy, died Sept. 9 in his apartment at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Mr. Bradem, a native and 60-year resident of Indianapolis, was the grandson of Ebenezer Dumont, who was a Congressman, Civil War General, and first territorial Governor of Idaho.
Mr. Braden, a mechant tailor in Indianapolis, had been in charge of the Academy's military uniform sales department.
He wa graduated from Culver in 1898 and from Purdue University, where he played football.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Nettie Raitz, a son Frederick R. Braden of Kalamazoo, Mich, twp nephews Braden Cladwell abd Dumont Caldwell, both of Indianapolis; a granddaughter and a great grandchild - Sept 21 1960 Citizen
married 24 Sep 1900 Lucas County, Ohio Nettie Louise Raitz Birth 10 Oct 1879 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Death 14 Jul 1971 Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Indiana Spanish American War Records Given Name David Surname Braden MI C. Rank Sergeant Majors Place Indianapolis,In. Date Start Arpil 26,1898 Date End Nov.4,1898 Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 lem Detail Source Name David C. Braden Gender Male Marriage Date 24 Sep 1900 Marriage Place Lucas, Ohio, USA Father David Braden Mother Fannie Dumont Spouse Nettie L. Raitz Film Number 000909007 Name Nettie L. Raitz Gender Female Marriage Date 24 Sep 1900 Marriage Place Lucas, Ohio, USA Father Fredk Raitz Mother Julia Schaal Spouse David C. Braden Film Number 000909007 1900 United States Federal Census Name David C Braden Age 22 Birth Date Nov 1877 Birthplace Indiana, USA Home in 1900 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana Ward of City 3 Street Capitol Avenue North House Number 1920 Sheet Number 6 Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 118 Family Number 121 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Son Marital Status Single Father's Name David Braden Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, USA Mother's Name Fannie Braden Mother's Birthplace Indiana, USA Occupation Proprietor-Tailer Co Months Not Employed 0 Can Read Y Can Write Y Can Speak English Y 1910 United States Federal Census Name David C Braden Age in 1910 32 Birth Date 1878 [1878] Birthplace Indiana Home in 1910 Indianapolis Ward 3, Marion, Indiana, USA Sheet Number 2a Street North Capitol House Number 1920 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Nettie Braden Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania Mother's Name Fannie D Braden Mother's Birthplace Indiana Native Tongue English Occupation Merchant Industry Tailor Employer, Employee or Other Own Account Home Owned or Rented Rent Farm or House House Able to read Y Able to Write Y Enumeration District Number 0069 Years Married 9 Enumerated Year 1910 Neighbors View others on page Household Members (Name) Age Relationship David C Braden 32 Head Nettie Braden 30 Wife Frederick R Braden 7 Son Fannie D Braden 70 Mother Frances R Braden 9 Niece World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name David Clinton Braden Race White Birth Date 16 Nov 1876 Residence Date 1917-1918 Street Address 3532 Washington Blvd Residence Place Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA Draft Board 03 Physical Build Slender Height Tall Hair Color Brown Eye Color Gray Spouse Nettie Raitz Braden 1920 United States Federal Census Name David C Braden Age 43 Birth Year abt 1877 Birthplace Indiana Home in 1920 Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana Street Washington Boulevard. Residence Date 1920 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Nettie R Braden Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace Indiana Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Merchant Industry Tailor Employment Field Own Account Home Owned or Rented Rented Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Neighbors View others on page Household Members (Name) Age Relationship David C Braden 43 Head Nettie R Brade 40 Wife Frederick Braden 17 Son 1930 United States Federal Census Name David C Braden Birth Year abt 1877 Gender Male Race White Age in 1930 53 Birthplace Indiana Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head Home in 1930 Union, Marshall, Indiana, USA Map of Home Union, Marshall, Indiana House Number See 12-45 Dwelling Number 363 Family Number 368 Home Owned or Rented Owned Home Value 45, 000 Radio Set No Lives on Farm No Age at First Marriage 23 Attended School No Able to Read and Write Yes Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace Indiana Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Director opealer Industry Military School Class of Worker Wage or salary worker Employment Yes Veteran Yes War Sp Household Members (Name) Age Relationship David C Braden 53 Head Nettie R Braden 50 Wife Charles J Benke Lodger 1940 United States Federal Census Name David C Braden Age 63 Estimated Birth Year abt 1877 Gender Male Race White Birthplace Indiana Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head Home in 1940 Hollywood, Broward, Florida Map of Home in 1940 Hollywood, Broward, Florida Street Polk House Number 1656 Farm No Inferred Residence in 1935 Colver, Marshall, Indiana Residence in 1935 Colver, Marshall, Indiana Resident on farm in 1935 No Sheet Number 14B Number of Household in Order of Visitation 378 Occupation Proprietor House Owned or Rented Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 30 Attended School or College No Highest Grade Completed College, 2nd year Class of Worker Working on own account Weeks Worked in 1939 0 Income 0 Income Other Sources Yes Neighbors View others on page Household Members (Name) Age Relationship David C Braden 63 Head Nettie R Braden 60 Wife 1950 United States Federal Census Name David C Braden Age 73 Birth Date abt 1877 Gender Male Race White Birth Place Indiana Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head Residence Date 1950 Home in 1950 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA Street Name Indiana State Farm House Number 803 Dwelling Number 1 Farm No Acres No Occupation Category Unable to Work Institution Name Columbia Club, Colonial Hotel Institution Type 22 on Illner Household Members (Name) Age Relationship David C Braden 73 Head Nettie R Braden 70 Wishe Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Name David Clinton Braden Birth Date 16 Nov 1876 Birth Place Indianapolis, Indiana Claim Date 28 Nov 1941 SSN 303108834 Notes 05 Jan 1977: Name listed as DAVID CLINTON BRADEN
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