Kestel Bros Co Builds Reputation In City Trade
Kestel Bros Co occupies 1431 North Content Avenue with a two floor 50 by 80 building used for a general merchandise business. On first floor they sell dry goods clothing groceries and more while the second floor features women’s ready to wear coats furs and millinery. The basement stores surplus stock and the firm ships butter and eggs. Officers include John A Kestel president and KH W i Kestel secretary. The firm pledges integrity and energy in all dealings under the slogan If not good we make good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Content Avenue
Kestel Wy Qo. Ia
John A. Kestel
W i Kestel
Tty
Stierle Bros Ground Floor Studio Gallery in Gas City
Stierle brothers J. F. and J. C. run a long established gallery on East Third Street opposite Une pose attire. The ground floor studio is modern and praised for its convenient layout and skilled photography with artistic results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas City
Stierky Broz
East Third Street
J. F
J.C. Stierle
Dr F W Fornefeldt Eyes Expert In City
Dr F W Fornefelt issues a public appeal on eye care emphasizing sight as vital for breadwinners and life quality. He showcases expertise as a graduate optometrist with a two year practice at Rembs and Sturm Block, offering in house grinding of lenses and patient examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.W. Morofelt
Rembs & Sturm
Fornefelt
Zweck Jewelry and Watch Company Established on South Central
Frank L Zweck runs a nine year old jewelry and watch business at 11 South Central Avenue offering high grade watches jewelry silverware and small musical instruments from standard makers. He emphasizes dependable quality fair prices and engraving services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Zweck
South Central Avenue
German watchmaker praised as expert in local scene
The article profiles Mr. 2week a native of Germany noted for thorough, precise watch repair work. Revered as one of the most efficient repairmen in the region, he handles a large volume of work and is celebrated as Marshfeld's leading jeweler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2Week
Germany
Marshfeld
Lesling
Michael Berg Landmark Blacksmith and Wagonmaker
Michael Berg established his business in 1883 at 41648 South Central Avenue. He owns his buildings and runs a modern plant for wagons, auto bodies, and delivery wagons with extensive repair and painting work. Berg remains active daily and is highly regarded in Marshfield and beyond for his long-standing, venerable enterprise and social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliwise Berg
South Central Avenue
Berg
Michael Berg
Marshfield
Sheriff’s Sale Turns Merchant to Advertiser’s Aide
A man once claimed his business differed and now, after a sheriff’s sale, works for a successor who markets the enterprise. The tale frames a shift from owner to employee under new management.
George W Upham Undertaker and Furniture Dealer
George W Upham operates a modern undertaker and embalming service with latest methods and prompt funeral coordination. He also runs a furniture store at 211 South Central Avenue offering new designs, figures, and reliable pricing, active since 1891 and well known across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Upham
Upham
Massachusetts
South Central Avenue
Weber Brothers Store A Prime Local Grocery Firm
Weber Brothers at 127 South Central Avenue run a high grade store catering to premier customers. They offer top quality groceries fancy and staple fruits vegetables canned goods and more with neat appearance and courteous service. Hubert and Herbert Weber are respected young businessmen with a large patronage built on first class goods and customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber Brothers
South Central Avenue
Alf
Hubert
Herbert Weber
Ebbe and Halle Marshfield business profile
Ebbe and Halle, operating for five years, run a Marshfield firm dealing in pumps, gasoline engines, wind mills, and pine products. They supply wells foreman and farms, offer extensive repair services, and conduct livestock and merchandise auctions. Partners are William Ebse and Joe Halle, with Ebbe also a veteran auctioneer. All roads lead to Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebbe & Halle
East Fourth Street
Marshfield
William Ebse
Joe Halle
Ebbe
Berg Establishment Sees Rapid Growth At North Central Ave
J M Berg took possession of the 202 North Central Avenue store about six months ago. The old stand now offers groceries drip woods fruits vegetables garden shoes and a large stock. Berg also handles suits from fine samples and ships large quantities of apples. A native of Kansas, he is well regarded for his energetic management and broad patronage. He was previously with Kestel … in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Berg
North Central Avenue
Soo
Berg
Our
Kestel Tras
Kanens
Johnson's Electric Shop Highlighted in City Commerce
Johnson's Electric Shop at 512 South Central Avenue is noted as a prominent local business. Established three years ago it has built substantial patronage, offering electrical fixtures and supplies along with contracting work and a broad road stack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johson Electric Shop
South Central Avenue
Local Electric Firm Prominent in Marshfield Trade
A Marshfield business known for a large retail trade sells electric washers and Wilard storage batteries and services stations. It offers wiring and metal lighting plants with expert repair work. The main office is in Wausau with a large shop. Robert T. Paterson is the local manager and a skilled electrician and businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Wilard
Wausau
Robert T. Paterson
Louis Rutzky Grocery At 621 South Central Ave
Louis Rutzky operates a popular grocery at 621 South Central Avenue. Established two years ago, the shop offers fast order filling and a wide daily trade. The store features staples, fancy groceries, confectionery, cigars, and a large coffee and tea selection. Betgky has 21 years in groceries, native of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Central Avenue
Louis Rutzky
Rutzxy
Betgky
Badger State
Farmers Home Hotel Prominent Local Establishment
The Farmers Home at 617 South Central Avenue is managed by John Bloczynski who also sells wines liquors and cigars. Opened in August 1915 the old stand offers fifteen guest rooms on the second floor with dining on the first floor under the American plan at $1.00 per day. Bloczynski is described as energetic and enterprising with a successful buffet and broad local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home
South Central Avenue
John Blocaynski
Ise
Fiteen
Varmers
Bloczynski
Tiis Place
The Palace Garage Becomes Modern Auto Center
William Paape, former livery stable proprietor, runs Palace Garage at 517 South Central Avenue. He now offers Case Paige and Crow-Elkhart cars, auto supplies, and a growing patronage. Paape is also a deputy sheriff renowned for his fearless service.
Home of Good Furniture by Jay Tice at 124 and 728 South Central Avenue
Jay Tice operates a cash furniture business established about two years ago offering a large stock for kitchen parlor and more. He is also a licensed embalmer and undertaker handling funerals with a lady assistant in a first class manner and growing patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seuth Central Avenue
Jay Tice
Tice
Tira
Miss E M Rowan Millinery at 404 South Central
Ungouhted yane Miss E M Rowan runs a popular Marshfield millinery shop at 404 South Central Avenue. The store features fashionable ladies hats for all seasons, with expert trimming and quality materials, drawing a growing clientele and notable refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Rowan
South Central Avenue
Miss Rowan
Marshfield
C S Sheerin Hardware Co A Long Standing Local Store
The C S Sheerin Hardware Co located at 209-31 South Central Avenue has been established for 26 years. It operates a 44 by 46 foot room with a large stock of light and heavy hardware, tinware, granite ware, farm implements, dairy supplies, garden seeds, dynamite, scales, washing machines, paints and oils. The two story brick building is owned by Mr Sheerin and built to house the enterprise, reflecting policies that earned the business strong local regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. & Sheerin Hardware Co
South Central Avenue
J B Lorge Piano and Sewing Machine Dealer
J B Lorge operates at 2316 South Central Avenue offering pianos and organs to Marshfield customers and distant buyers. He sells 10 cent sheet music, Eldredge Rotary Sewing Machines, periodicals including Milwaukee and Chicago papers, confectionery, popcorn chatties, and provides piano tuning plus sewing machine repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lorge
South Central Avenue
Our City
Marshfield
Eldredge
Milwaukee
Chicago
Lorge
Keats Bros Bowling Parlor Promotes Exercise
Keats Bros Billiard Parlor on Central Avenue offers two Brunswick bowling alleys, three pool tables, and a billiard table. Glen and Ray Keats, formerly of Hotel Colby Colby Wis, run the place established three months ago and cater confectionery and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keats Bros. Billiard Parler
Central Avenue
Rembs & Sturrm
Brunswick & Balke
Glen
Ray Keats
Colby
Wis
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Kestel
Kestel Bros. CO
Stierle Bros
F. W. Fornefeldt
Hyos
Needles Institute of Optometry
Kansas City
Weber Bros
Wm. Ebbe
Johnson’s Electric Shop
Wm. Paape
Palace
William Paape
C.S. Sheerin Hardware CO
Keats Bros
Jason
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!