Joseph Pfeffer
Title
Joseph Pfeffer
Description
Harness and Furniture
This is one of the largest and most thriving business houses on Washington Street. It dates its birth back to 1875 when the harness business was started. The furniture department was added in 1882. In both departments the stock is of a varied and good assortment such as will certainly suit anyone wishing to make purchases in either of these lines. Mr Pfeffer is a native of this city where he learned the trade of harness-maker and it was his industry at this trade which gave him his start towards building up the prosperous concern he now owns. He has not lost his interest in the trade either in fact most of the fine goods he handles in the harness line are yet made by him personally or under his supervision. He conducts his business on correst principles and his record is that of a good honorable business man. He has been a member of the fire department for a number of years and was formerly foreman of company 2. He also belongs to the Catholic Knights.
This is one of the largest and most thriving business houses on Washington Street. It dates its birth back to 1875 when the harness business was started. The furniture department was added in 1882. In both departments the stock is of a varied and good assortment such as will certainly suit anyone wishing to make purchases in either of these lines. Mr Pfeffer is a native of this city where he learned the trade of harness-maker and it was his industry at this trade which gave him his start towards building up the prosperous concern he now owns. He has not lost his interest in the trade either in fact most of the fine goods he handles in the harness line are yet made by him personally or under his supervision. He conducts his business on correst principles and his record is that of a good honorable business man. He has been a member of the fire department for a number of years and was formerly foreman of company 2. He also belongs to the Catholic Knights.
Source
Manitowoc Pilot 24 Apr 1868 carded 12/22/76
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.
Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.
Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.
Date
1896-01-01
Name
Joseph Pfeffer
Date
1896-01-01
Notes
Harness and Furniture
This is one of the largest and most thriving business houses on Washington Street. It dates its birth back to 1875 when the harness business was started. The furniture department was added in 1882. In both departments the stock is of a varied and good assortment such as will certainly suit anyone wishing to make purchases in either of these lines. Mr Pfeffer is a native of this city where he learned the trade of harness-maker and it was his industry at this trade which gave him his start towards building up the prosperous concern he now owns. He has not lost his interest in the trade either in fact most of the fine goods he handles in the harness line are yet made by him personally or under his supervision. He conducts his business on correst principles and his record is that of a good honorable business man. He has been a member of the fire department for a number of years and was formerly foreman of company 2. He also belongs to the Catholic Knights.
This is one of the largest and most thriving business houses on Washington Street. It dates its birth back to 1875 when the harness business was started. The furniture department was added in 1882. In both departments the stock is of a varied and good assortment such as will certainly suit anyone wishing to make purchases in either of these lines. Mr Pfeffer is a native of this city where he learned the trade of harness-maker and it was his industry at this trade which gave him his start towards building up the prosperous concern he now owns. He has not lost his interest in the trade either in fact most of the fine goods he handles in the harness line are yet made by him personally or under his supervision. He conducts his business on correst principles and his record is that of a good honorable business man. He has been a member of the fire department for a number of years and was formerly foreman of company 2. He also belongs to the Catholic Knights.
Source Title
Manitowoc Pilot
Source Description
24 Apr 1868 carded 12/22/76
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.
Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.
Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.
Collection
Citation
“Joseph Pfeffer,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed November 7, 2026, https://manitowoccollection.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/102171.