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JAEGER, Francis. (Sageville, IA, July 18, 1842--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 7, 1912). Merchant. Jaeger was one of the prominent business men of Dubuque, and was connected with many of the principal industries of the city. He was a member of the firm of Brady, Ellwanger & Co. and the [[D.C. GLASSER TOBACCO COMPANY]]. | JAEGER, Francis. (Sageville, IA, July 18, 1842--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 7, 1912). Merchant. Jaeger was one of the prominent business men of Dubuque, and was connected with many of the principal industries of the city. He was a member of the firm of Brady, Ellwanger & Co. and the [[D.C. GLASSER TOBACCO COMPANY]]. | ||
Jaeger entered his father's store, where he served as a salesman for several years. He embarked in the wholesale grocery business under the firm name of Brown & Jaeger. In a few years A. F. Jaeger bought out Mr. Brown's interest and the firm name was changed to F. Jaeger & Co., wholesale liquor dealers. Subsequently Brady and Ellwanger were taken into partnership and the firm became Brady, Ellwanger & Co. | Jaeger entered his father's store, where he served as a salesman for several years. He embarked in the wholesale grocery business under the firm name of Brown & Jaeger. In a few years A. F. Jaeger bought out Mr. Brown's interest and the firm name was changed to F. Jaeger & Co., wholesale liquor dealers. Subsequently Brady and Ellwanger were taken into partnership and the firm became Brady, Ellwanger & Co. | ||
Revision as of 17:57, 6 March 2010
JAEGER, Francis. (Sageville, IA, July 18, 1842--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 7, 1912). Merchant. Jaeger was one of the prominent business men of Dubuque, and was connected with many of the principal industries of the city. He was a member of the firm of Brady, Ellwanger & Co. and the D.C. GLASSER TOBACCO COMPANY.
Jaeger entered his father's store, where he served as a salesman for several years. He embarked in the wholesale grocery business under the firm name of Brown & Jaeger. In a few years A. F. Jaeger bought out Mr. Brown's interest and the firm name was changed to F. Jaeger & Co., wholesale liquor dealers. Subsequently Brady and Ellwanger were taken into partnership and the firm became Brady, Ellwanger & Co.
On the March 1, 1890, Jaeger organized the DUBUQUE WOODENWARE AND LUMBER COMPANY, with a capital stock of $50,000. The officers were Francis Jaeger, President; Adam Truegel, Vice-President; and Louis H. Brede, Secretary and Treasurer.
Mr. Jaeger continued its president until March, 1894. At that time the capital stock was increased and new officers were elected, J. J. Dunn becoming President, while Louis Brede was made Secretary and Treasurer. Jaeger aided in the organization, in 1891, of the Turbine Roller Mill Company, and was connected with it as a stockholder. He was also a stockholder in the IOWA TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK and the Key City Fire Insurance Company, of which he was one of the organizers.
Jaeger was an organizer of the John Peter ELLWANGER Company, D.C. Glasser Tobacco Company, and the Jaeger Kunnert Company. He was a director of the Dubuque HIGH BRIDGE Company.
Jaeger was counted among the early pioneers of Dubuque. He held a charter membership in the Dubuque Sharpshooters' Association and was a member of the OLD SETTLERS ASSOCIATION. He was one of the first members of the SAINT MARY'S CHURCH parish.