Schoentgen, John (1848-1906)

SCHOENTGEN

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 11/4/2018 at 16:41:41

John Schoentgen
(July 18, 1848 - October 17, 1906)

Groneweg & Schoentgen, wholesale grocers, Council Bluffs, have been engaged in the wholesale grocery trade in Council Bluffs since July 1, 1878. In the building up of this branch of the business industries of Council Bluffs, the above gentlemen have displayed as much energy, enterprise and good financiering ability as any firm in the city. They were both engaged in the retail grocery trade in the city for a number of years prior to establishing their present house. Mr. Schoentgen became a resident of the city in 1866, and began the retail grocery business in 1869, while Mr. Groneweg began in the retail trade in 1862, which was the first year of his residence in Council Bluffs. The building they now occupy is 34 feet frontage by 100 feet in length, three floors and basement. They began business with one man on the road and four in the house, and now have three traveling salesmen and nine men in the house. Their business has more than trebled since their first year. Hitherto, their trade had been mainly in Iowa, but they are now preparing to do a business in Nebraska. Their energy and push have placed them among the first business men of the city. To such men is Council Bluffs indebted for her prosperity. (From the 1882 History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa)