Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-06-02
OUR BREWERiES.

tertOWn concerns are JnuS spoken OF:
WILLIAM HARTIG.
If ever positive success was merited
by an enterprise, the one now under
consideration deserves future. From
the first there has been sure and de-
cided increase. In 1884, 5000 barrels
were manufactured; in $780, 12,O 900 bar
rels; for the fiscal year ending July l.,
1896, 1880 barrels.
Said one of the leading minds in
great brewing enterprise of the United
States: civilian Hartig l have known
for many years. l am glad he is sole
proprietor He is a man Of unt1lnching
courage, and with him as executive, [
believe the plant would be more success
full, than with a partner. There can be
no doubt that William Hartig loves his
business. While the proprietor, he is
also the brewer. Labor judiciOusly and
continuously applied becomes a genius,
and this is exemplified in William Har-
tig in a remarkable degree. In him are
eXemphGed, a mastery OF all the depart
ments of the of the business, as repre-
sented in the financial, and the practical.
| am positive, should William Hartig
enjoy good health, that the average Of
increase in sales will annually increase.
He is ably assisted by Maj. G. W. Kempf
one of the most able, popular, and agree
aUIe men, that one can come in contact
with. his long connection with this
plant in the financial department, makes
him Invaluable | understand that the
most cordial relations exist between
him and the proprietor. In his depart
ment, certain Major Kempf has no SUI
perior, and his drilled mind can solve
the most intricate problems at glance.
While great attention is devoted to
brewing, yet the mailing department is
very important feature of the business.
1t has largely increased during the past
few years, and with the splendid facili
ties the business is sure of development.
BreWerieS should know of the efforts
made by William Hartig TO please those
purchasing malt. AS superior as is the
quality OF his beer, which no competition
has been able TO supercede, so predOmln-
ant is the malt produced at his plant
At this site III 1884 was established
this business. Hartig s. MANI was the
first title; the second and present one
was taken In 1896.
William Hartig, sole proprietor, was
II years of age when he came to the
United States in 1868 with ms parents
from Germany. All his business eX-
perlence has been with breWerleS in
Watertown, Milwaukee, st. Louis, etc.
The important step of his life was I'M
dOubtedly when thirteen years ago be,
with Mr.. Manz, became partner in
this enterprise.
Maj. G. W. Kempf, the confidential
man, was born in Germany in 1887, and
came to the United States in 1855. He
Il ,Nl IN
Among other important positions, we
would refer TO his four years connection
in the insurance department Of the Sec
rotary Of states office.
"When such leading and eminent
men of the world as Prince Bismark of
Germany and ex-President Cleveland Of
the United States" said the executive,
''have been engaged in brewing, the
latter having been stakeholder In
Buffalo enterprise, the Intelligent and
thinking man begins at once to con-
slider and to inquire into and follow up
facts. | believe the medicinal side of
the question, when the proposed tax of
$l.44 is considered, the impregnable side.
1t means inevitable ruin to any party
which tax beer. To the American peO-
pie beer has become necessity. For
years / have been manufacturer Of
malt liquors, and yet am confident that
| have not full comprehension of the
happiness and health that Is brought to
the families of America and of, the
world by its use"
-Four kinds Of beer are manufactured;
the Lager, the Bavarian, the Lion and
the Export, the latter used for bOttling.
These are sold principally in Wisconsin,
there being however trade IN Iowa.
The plant is situated at 100-112 Cady
street, embracing two blocks. Rock
river runs Dy the premises, which were
first taken in the forties, being known
as the City brewery, conducted by Hef-
ner The plants capacity is $4,000
barrels. In 1888 and 1890 it was re-
modelled. 1t is very substantial struc
ture, favorably impressing the observer,
and has splendid facilities, with very
necessary modern invention. The
water is secured from three artesian
wells, and has been analysed by Vail &
Henius of Chicago. Its elements are
just such as are desired for brewing
purposes.
The malt house is worthy Of special
mention Its capacity is 22o,000 bushels.
An addition was made, doubling the
possible output, in 1895. One-half of
the malt is sold.
A. FUERMANN BREWING co.
The name of this plant although in
the hands of a receiver, W. II. Woodland,
and soon to be offered for sale, will
always awaken respect. The business
was established many years ago, and beer
has been manufactured continuously
up to the present time, and the brewery
has been in the hands of one family.
Was not A. Fuermann man among
thousand, whose death at an advanced
age was calamity? Did he not on &C
count of the excellent quality OF his
beer make Watertown conspicuous, not
only in the state, but in Chicago, selling
IN the latter city, during his lifetime,
many thousand barrels Of beer? Said
the proprietor of a hotel. "When
the contention among the brewers be-
gan in Chicago and continued for such
long period, it had very detrimental
effect upon the A. Fuermann Brewing
company. Of course | believe that this
enterprise has future still before it,
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