Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20


OF eastern markets and heavy foreign demand
The mills occupy sites from opposite sides of the
river. manufacture alike from both ha.d and
soft wheat, are fully furnished in all modern ap-
polntments, the best equipment in latest inven-
ton and every appendage, and in excellence
secured are surpassed by none.
koenlg Brothers, proprietors Watertown City
roller mills, do an extensive business and are
securing large trade in the manufacture of
superior brands of flour. The mills have O ca
pacity of 100 barrels per day, and are finished
and furnished In best appointments. Shipments
vorably known to commission men as to require
the utmost capacity of the mills supplying the
demand. The firm commands first com nercial
rating with every honorable transaction. and
koenlg Brothers are prominent III i'll all enter
prise.
G, b. Lewis Co. have a specially in the man
utacture OF bee hives, honey and section frames,
etc., for which in popularity and excellence OF
make, they have monopoly and are celebrated
the world over. The business comprises q
general shipment of apiarian supplies through
out the civilized world, and orders arel coming
from the remotest portion Of the globe. The
advantages portrayed in location and surround
ings In Watertown are fully possessed here.
while the success attained challenges competi-
ton as 1t commands admiration, and the enter
prise known as the most prominent and reliable
in the country.
The manufacture of brick furnishes an aggre-
gate annual production of nearly ten millions.
Among the various enterprises of its kind, that
of H. ii. Cordes d Co. holds principal place and
is the most important The capacity of the
works is shown in daily manufa cture of 80, 600
ity produced are famed for best excellence and
hold special favor in the rich cream color
shown. The management il popularity known
for promptness and reliability in ali transac-
tions and the firm of L. Fl. Cordes &: Co. among
the most enterprising and prosperous.
The j. l.. Perry Manufacturing Company have
the most important industry of its kind here.
Machinists, brass and iron founders, best illus
trate their vocation, while the business extends
generally in the construction of all manner of
wood working machines, with specially in
wood polishing, and in which Mr.. Perry holds
very many inventions of his own. Mill m&chin-
cry, seeders and straw cutters in best device and
make are familiar, and the place popular in
every construction The industry is most prom
1nent its consequence rapidly increasing While
the organization is but recent, it's members are
men everywhere favorably known and of best
repute. Mr. Perry, the principal, comes here
With the highest concentrations, while in
general superintendence ]. B. Bennett, who has
ever been similarly engaged, has charge, and
the best administrative ability is secured in the
presence of J. I. Moak as secretary. In such
able management the enterprise can but result
in best establishment The officers of the COM
pany are: ]. L. Perry,ypresiuent; Geo. E. Shaw,
vice president; J. T. Moak, secretary: J. B Ben.
nett, treasurer.
Woodard & Stone, manufacturers in crackers
and confectioneries, hold heavy interest here
aud command general trade throughout the
northwest. Their annual volume of business
aggregates $500, COO, and there is engaged in the
enterprise torcs of sixty hands. Increased ia
c1lities are in process of erection and the prem
lses materially improved in the erection of
three story brick block. The firm of Woodland
& Stone are popularity known for business capac.
ity as representative ability and all that con-
Germs the interests of the city are alternately
called upon in the performance of tie one or
demonstration of the other. Mr., Woodland is
ever chosen to champion any immediate crisis,
while Mr.. Stone has repeatedly represented his
constituents ia the legislature and both have
amasSed much fortune at Watertown.
Wiggenhorn BroeheIs hold prominence here,
as elsewhere, in the manufacture of best domes-
tic cigars. and 1t is questionable if better can
be found for quality and price in any importa-
ton. In a period OF thirty years the business
has been built from the smallest beginnings to
enc of first consequence. In the fluctuations of
such Interval the enterprise has never been shut
down or discontinued for day. but steadily
pushed to present consequence, More than one
hundred men are employed In the interest of the
concern. while the annual manufacture is in ex.
cess of two million cigars, and Messrs. Wiggen-
horn Brothers everywhere known for strictest
integrity. a new factory is in process of con-
struction which must not only prove model Of
convenience, but an ornament to the city.
PrOmi nent in all enterprise and constant in pur-
suit of business, the firm enjoys the most envia-
BILE reputation and the house widely known for
honesty in make and reliability in Transaction.
The A. Fuermenn Brewing Company was in
corporated May 1885, and is in the manage
ment of Charles Fuermann. The officers of the
company are August Fuermann, president: Ju-
illus Fuern1ann, vice president; Charles Fuer-
mann, treasurer; R. KOenig, secretary. The
nual manufacture is 35 600 barrels of beer The
industry employs from fifty to sixty men, and
and the product greatly popular as among the
best beverages of the kind known. branch
house is located at No. West Ohio ST., Chicago,
from which direct supplies are furnished, and
verv general trade secured in that city. Julius
Fuermann has immediate supervision of this
branch. while the founder of the house, August
Fuermann, together with his son, Charles Fuer.
mann, remain at home in the direction OF the
original enterprise. All are alike popular in
successful pursuit of such calling, and, ike
Fuermann's beer, are favorably known every
where
VIM. Buchheit, general commission and dealer
in produce, is among the heaviest operators in
such line in Wisconsin. and everywhere known
as leading spirit and prominent parsonage In al
business transactions at Watertown He has ar
elevator, warehouses, business block in appro
pirate buildings, is president of bank and ex
tends operations and favors accordingly Any
detail in the mention of his business transaction
is wholly superhuous, while in the summary it il
simply immense.
Henry Mulberger, attorney at law, is also prin.
cipal in large banking, milling and other inter
ests here, and holds rare capacity in all admins
trative ability In direction and management Mr.
Mulberger is most valuable, while in the perform.
ance of duties intrusted to his none could be
more sOlicitOus or successful.
The Watertown Elevator company, j H. Sleeper
president, S. K Sleeper secretary and treasurer
have shipped during the past season 740. 600 bush
els barley with proportiOnate other supplies. and
the business among the first in magnitude here
Sleeper Brothers alike noted for enterprise and
liberality and in all that concerns the interests
Watertown each is most popular representative
J. H. Sleeper, president O f the Watertown Eleva
tor company, has for the past twenty five years
been in charge of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
ST. Paul Railway companys affairs as station
agent at this poin-a position he still retains and
in the fultillment otwhich none could prove more
efficient. Particularly pable and thoroughly
practical in all enterprises and any venture
the operations OF Sleeper brothers are invariably
marked with comparative success and are wide
ly known in liberal transaction
George F. Schempf & Co., dry goods and deal
ers in general merchandise, are principal mer-
chants here and enjoy comparative favor. Trans.
actions large and the house merits the success
secured. AS thorough business man Mr. George
F. Schempf is counted prime factor. while the
&C.," in the presence of Leonard and John
Schempf are considered mot far behind the
founder" and all are alike gracious and deserv
ing
George Hawkins, grocer and dealer in family
supplies. carries the choicest stock and secures
great popular trade. Prominent in all interes
as prompt in discharge OF every duty, Mr.. Hawk
ins has earned much fortune and is marked IL
character as honest in transaction
d. g. r. Kusel, dealers in heavy hardware anG
mill supplies. and manufacturers in tinware holC
first ideration in the magnitude oftransactioI
and are among the prosperous concerns in the
CITY While the house is meritOrious as popular
in all business transaction, each member of the
firm is a favorite in all social relation and botf
are every where feted. Capt. Fred Kusel earned
his rank in the service Of his country dur