Merz's Hardware about 1890 before the days of brick or concrete walks. Raised board walks and dirt streets. Before this only dirt paths. Merz Hardware is now site of Teg's Keg.
took up land and later engaged in the hardware business, buying out the Brechler Brothers' stock and still later he engaged in exclusive implement business, having the International Harvester franchise. The Merz Hardware was in the building now occupied by the Tegeler Bros. tavern, and the implement business was located on the site now occupied by the Paul Praeuner residence.
Merz's Hardware about 1890 before the days of brick or concrete walks. Raised board walks and dirt streets. Before this only dirt paths. Merz Hardware is now site of Teg's Keg.
When J. F. Miller, father of Mrs. Emma Haight, came from Platte County about 1884, he first engaged in harness making and repair work. About 1887, Mr. Miller had sold out to William Young and was engaged in the dray and express business. Other Wisconsinites coming about that time included Louis Heller, a farmer, who married Ada Tomhagon and Peter Boebel, who engaged in the carpenter business. His home was the house, now torn down, which stood across the street east of Mrs. Joe Finkral's home.
There is an article in the Battle Creek Enterprise about John Badie, proprietor of the Battle Creek Hotel. He came to Battle Creek in 1887 from Wheeler County where, the article states, he owned a 1600 acre ranch. Though the article does not say so, it is evident that Mr. Badie bought out the F. J. Hale Hotel situated east of where the Henry Wisch residence is now located. Then later, the hotel was operated by D. L. Best and Mrs. Best.
The next reference is made to J. L. Avery, who bought his
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