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[[Image:schunk.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Henry A. Schunk. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] | [[Image:schunk.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Henry A. Schunk. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] | ||
[[Image:Schunk1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Kendall C. Day family collection]]SCHUNK, Henry A. (Dubuque, IA, Aug. 16, | [[Image:Schunk1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Kendall C. Day family collection]]SCHUNK, Henry A. (Dubuque, IA, Aug. 16, 1858--Dubuque, IA. June 12, 1921). [[MAYOR]]. Schunk was born in Dubuque's [[WESTERN HOTEL]] at the time his father was the proprietor. He later attended [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] and worked as an accountant and bookkeeper for many businesses in the city. He also worked on the ''Telegraph'' as an editor. | ||
He served as the treasurer of Dubuque from 1882 to 1883. From 1885 to 1889 he held the position of United States Internal Revenue officer. | He served as the treasurer of Dubuque from 1882 to 1883. From 1885 to 1889 he held the position of United States Internal Revenue officer. He served as the mayor of Dubuque from 1906 to 1910. During his administration there was reform in the management of the municipal water works. | ||
In 1896 Schunk established [[H. A. SCHUNK, WINES & LIQUORS]] on 8th Street. He continued to operate his liquor business while serving as the mayor of Dubuque from 1906 to 1910. | In 1896 Schunk established [[H. A. SCHUNK, WINES & LIQUORS]] on 8th Street. He continued to operate his liquor business while serving as the mayor of Dubuque from 1906 to 1910. | ||
In 1908 the ''Times-Journal'' | In 1908 the ''Times-Journal'' charged that Schunk had sold liquor to a notorious business and had converted an estate of which he was the trustee to his own use. Schunk sued the paper for $100,000. On April 12, 1911 the newspaper won the libel trial. Schunk's liquor store was closed, and he entered the real estate and insurance business with his son. In 1912 he was listed as the proprietor of the Home Supply Company which was another wholesale liquor company. He was also a proprietor of a bar from 1914 to the last day of December, 1915. | ||
Socially, Schrunk was a member of the Elks, Eagles, Ancient Order of United Woodmen of the World, Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Catholic Protective Society. For several years, he served as treasurer of the Elks and secretary and treasurer of the Catholic Protective Society. | |||
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"Henry A. Schrunk Does After Few Hours Illness," ''Telegraph Journal'', June 13, 1921, p. 7 | |||
Burggraff, Mike. ''2010 Update to the Antique Bottle of Iowa 1946-1915''. Fairfield, Iowa: Frontline Printing & Design | Burggraff, Mike. ''2010 Update to the Antique Bottle of Iowa 1946-1915''. Fairfield, Iowa: Frontline Printing & Design | ||
Revision as of 18:43, 19 December 2014
SCHUNK, Henry A. (Dubuque, IA, Aug. 16, 1858--Dubuque, IA. June 12, 1921). MAYOR. Schunk was born in Dubuque's WESTERN HOTEL at the time his father was the proprietor. He later attended BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE and worked as an accountant and bookkeeper for many businesses in the city. He also worked on the Telegraph as an editor.
He served as the treasurer of Dubuque from 1882 to 1883. From 1885 to 1889 he held the position of United States Internal Revenue officer. He served as the mayor of Dubuque from 1906 to 1910. During his administration there was reform in the management of the municipal water works.
In 1896 Schunk established H. A. SCHUNK, WINES & LIQUORS on 8th Street. He continued to operate his liquor business while serving as the mayor of Dubuque from 1906 to 1910.
In 1908 the Times-Journal charged that Schunk had sold liquor to a notorious business and had converted an estate of which he was the trustee to his own use. Schunk sued the paper for $100,000. On April 12, 1911 the newspaper won the libel trial. Schunk's liquor store was closed, and he entered the real estate and insurance business with his son. In 1912 he was listed as the proprietor of the Home Supply Company which was another wholesale liquor company. He was also a proprietor of a bar from 1914 to the last day of December, 1915.
Socially, Schrunk was a member of the Elks, Eagles, Ancient Order of United Woodmen of the World, Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Catholic Protective Society. For several years, he served as treasurer of the Elks and secretary and treasurer of the Catholic Protective Society.
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"Henry A. Schrunk Does After Few Hours Illness," Telegraph Journal, June 13, 1921, p. 7
Burggraff, Mike. 2010 Update to the Antique Bottle of Iowa 1946-1915. Fairfield, Iowa: Frontline Printing & Design