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Schempf & Schultz
Schempf’s Drug Store
203 Main Street
Drug store items in chap on dry goods store to be moved to this file
1895
05 29 CYMMRODORION CLUB
Three members of the Cymmrodorion
Club, Robert Jones, John Schempf and Gus Exner, made a trip on foot to Johnson
Creek Sunday morning, returning in the evening.
While there they were very presently entertained at Assemblyman H. C.
Christians’ home.
The chief function of the Cymmrodorions
are pedestrianism and money-saving, and their adaptability regarding these
accomplishments is a matter of much personal pride. Their most recent feat in line, however,
totally eclipses all previous efforts (according to their own say), but their
friends are somewhat skeptical in the matter, being inclined to think that the
stealing of a ride on a farmer's lumber wagon helped them reaching their
destination. It is not so hard to
believe Messrs. Schempf and Exner capable of this task in the walking line, but
when we gaze upon "Bob" Jones’ 240 pounds of avoirdupois carried
under 5 feet 7 inches of stature, our inclinations are skeptical. Mr. Schempf is ready, nevertheless, to back
his friend Jones as a walker against any other fellow of equal size.
We understand the Cymmrodorions
will continue to walk.
Cross Reference note: The Cymmrodorions
1899
10 17 DRUG STORE OPENED
No doubt one of the neatest and most attractive places
of business in Southern Wisconsin is the new drug store at 203 Main Street
conducted by John W. Schempf and Henry L. Schultz, two enterprising young men well up in their profession and
thoroughly competent. The store was
opened to the public Thursday last and enjoyed a most auspicious beginning,
many patrons calling and giving it their unqualified approval. The furniture and fixtures are very handsome
and tasty. WR
1901
1901 Fire
Insurance Map, 200 block E Main, compared to 1909.
11 22 Turner Opera House was well filled with people Thursday
evening of last week to witness the entertainment given by the Watertown
Dramatic Club, and the Amateur Musical Club, assisted in vocal numbers by Miss
Lula Bertram, and Wm. Sproesser.
Edw. L. Schempf directed the musical part of the program in his customary
efficient manner. The music furnished
was high-class and was most excellently rendered. The singing of Miss Bertram
and Mr. Sproesser was very much appreciated, both
responding to enthusiastic encores. Miss
Lydia Pease accompanied the former, and the latter was accompanied by his wife.
“Mr. Bob,” presented by the Watertown
Dramatic Club is a very funny little comedy and in every detail was perfectly
portrayed. Mrs. W. J. Lee as Patty, was very clever
indeed, and came in for a good share of the applause of the evening. John Chapman, as Jenkins, with whom Patty was
in love, provided a capital actor; and John
W. Schempf, as Phillip Rayson,
was placed in so many ludicrous predicaments that he furnished no small amount
of the amusement of the evening. The
whole affair was excellently carried out, and about $135 was realized. WG
1903
02 07 SCHEMPF & SCHULTZ changed to THE SCHEMPF DRUG COs
The name of the drug firm Schempf &
Schultz has been changed to The Schempf Drug Cos., Mr. Henry L. Schultz
retiring from the firm, with the intention of taking up the study of
medicine.
The business will be continued by Mr. John
W. Schempf and the same liberal policy and persistent care and thoroughness
through which we have built up a large and growing patronage will be adhered
to.
We take this means of thanking the public
for its generous patronage and trust the pleasant business relations existing
in the past will be continued in the future.
Schempf & Schultz
1906
09 14 JOHN W. SCHEMPF SELLS DRUG STORE
John W. Schempf has disposed of his interest in the Schempf Drug Co. to W. G. Atwell, of Colby, who has already taken charge of the business. Mr. Schempf has been closely confined in his business for the past seven years and he found that it is necessary for him to take a vacation for the benefit of his health, and he knew of no better way of doing so, than to dispose of his business and be relieved of all cares. He intends taking a trip to Boston, and Atlanta, Georgia, and other places in the east and south. He will be absent from the city for about two months, and at the end of that time may decide to engage in business again, but outside this city. Our people regret his move, so far as it takes him out of the business life of this place, for he was looked up to as one of Watertown’s most enterprising and popular young business men, and all wish him success wherever he may locate. His successor, W. G. Atwell, comes to our city well recommended — being a first-class druggist and possessing an interesting and progressive spirit. Our people welcome himself and wife to our city, and all trust that they will find Watertown a pleasant and profitable place to reside. WG
-- JOHN SCHEMPF WITH APPLETON DRUG STORE
John Schempf formerly of the Schempf Drug Co Watertown but now connected with the Kamps Sackstedter Drug Co of Appleton has returned from a trip through the east and finds that his health is improving. He has taken up active work with the Kamps Sackstedter Co at Appleton. 1906: The Northwestern Druggist: A Progressive Journal for Retail Druggists, Volume 8.
1908
WHS_005_114
Main, E, 203, Schempf Drug Store, interurban tracks being laid.
1909
-- WATERTOWN REXALL STORE, 1909, on WI HISTORICAL SITE:
1912
02 08 EMIL SPEER, a brother of Mrs. JOHN SCHEMPF
Emil V. Speer, a former resident of Watertown, died at
Salt Lake City, Utah, last week. He was a brother of Mrs. John Schempf, Mrs.
Wm. Schimmel and Mrs. Pauline Goeldner of
this city. His remains arrived here on Monday and were taken to the
home of John Schempf, 803 Clyman Street, from where the funeral
was held to Oak Hill cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. He was 58 years
of age and is survived by two children.
Watertown Gazette,
02 08 1912
c.1913
Main, E, 203, Schempf & Schulz (probably earlier
date as J. Schempf sold store in 1906 / but 1921 ad still uses name?)
<<< Jan 2002 Chamber calendar has
picture of soda fountain.
< upper portion same as WHS_002_PC_379
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Exterior view; interior view. John Schempf and
Harry Huth
1914
04 21 BITTNER & TETZLAFF BUY SCHEMPF DRUG STORE
Max Tetzlaff and Erwin T. Bittner Are New Owners
Max Tetzlaff, son of Ex-Alderman Herman Tetzlaff of this city, and Erwin Bittner, son of Wm. Bittner, have purchased the stock and business of the Schempf Drug company, at 203 Main, and will conduct the same hereafter. Mr. Tetzlaff has been engaged in the drug business in Racine the past six years and Mr. Bittner the past four years in the same city, both being managers of drug stores.
They are Watertown boys, having been reared and educated here, and both are well known as most estimable young men. Their many friends wish them success hi their new venture. John W. Sehempf, former proprietor of the store, has as yet made no announcement of plans for the future . He will take a much needed rest for several weeks before entering into business again.
1917
Drug Store signage, 203 E Main, Company E parading, 1917
The Black and Red, 03 19 1921
1937
FORMER JOHN SCHEMPF HOME remodeled into three apartments
c.1960
FORMER JOHN
SCHEMPF HOME
803 Clyman
Street
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