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TSCHUDI, Fred
TSCHUDI, Fred. (Dubuque, IA, Oct. 25, 1851--Dubuque, IA, June 29, 1916). Tschudi attended the parochial schools of Dubuque until he was fifteen and then became an apprentice in the cigar makers' trade. (1) After two years, he entered the business as a cigar maker on 9th Street, between Main and Locust. (2)
He remained in this business until 1876 when he was hired as a traveling auditor for the A. HEEB BREWING COMPANY. He kept the position when the DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY was organized and remained with the company for the rest of his life. (3)
He was also involved in the DUBUQUE REALTY COMPANY and served as the vice-president of the East Dubuque Supply Company. (4)
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Source:
1. "Fred Tschudi is Summoned," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, June 30, 1916 p. 3
2. Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911, p. 710
3. "Fred Tschudi is Summoned... "
4. Ibid.