G A Fehrs

Title

G A Fehrs

Description

Jeweler and Optician

The elegant jewelery store of which Mr Fehr is the enterprising proprietor is without exception one of the finest stores of this kind in the state. It was founded in 1855 by Mr Fehr's father and by strict attention coupled with a straight forward system of honorable dealing, it has become as firmly established as the "rock of ages." The store is beautifully arranged and presents a scene of dazzling splendor. The stock comprises a very large assortment of fine gold and silver watches of the finest foreign and domestic movements, jewelry of handsome and unique designs, diamonds of the purest water and other precious stones, silverware, fancy articles, etc. A full line of optical goods is also carried. This house is so well known and has retained its old customers for so long a time that it's reputation for honorable dealings is established beyond the requirements of praise. Mr Fehr is an energetic, clear headed young businessman, who has had a life experience in this line.

Source

Manitowoc Pilot 24 Apr 1868 carded 12/22/76
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76

Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.

Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.

Date

1896-01-01

Name

G A Fehrs

Date

1896-01-01

Notes

Jeweler and Optician

The elegant jewelery store of which Mr Fehr is the enterprising proprietor is without exception one of the finest stores of this kind in the state. It was founded in 1855 by Mr Fehr's father and by strict attention coupled with a straight forward system of honorable dealing, it has become as firmly established as the "rock of ages." The store is beautifully arranged and presents a scene of dazzling splendor. The stock comprises a very large assortment of fine gold and silver watches of the finest foreign and domestic movements, jewelry of handsome and unique designs, diamonds of the purest water and other precious stones, silverware, fancy articles, etc. A full line of optical goods is also carried. This house is so well known and has retained its old customers for so long a time that it's reputation for honorable dealings is established beyond the requirements of praise. Mr Fehr is an energetic, clear headed young businessman, who has had a life experience in this line.

Source Title

Manitowoc Pilot

Source Description

24 Apr 1868 carded 12/22/76
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76

Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.

Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.

Citation

“G A Fehrs,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed October 17, 2026, https://collections.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/51328.

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