H. L. CONGER - Revision history

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	H. L. CONGER. H. L. Conger, a native of Manchester, Iowa, moved to Dubuque in 1883. He first located his business on Eighth and Washington [[STREETS]]. On May 1, 1887, he relocated to Jones Street, near the Illinois Central Depot. The firm which had been established as Jackson & Conger was dissolved the same month.		[[Image:conger.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|c. 1889 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]H. L. CONGER. H. L. Conger, a native of Manchester, Iowa, moved to Dubuque in 1883. He first located his business on Eighth and Washington [[STREETS]]. On May 1, 1887, he relocated to Jones Street, near the Illinois Central Depot. The firm which had been established as Jackson & Conger was dissolved the same month.

	In 1887 Conger was the largest coal dealer in Dubuque selling 35,000 tons annually. He employed ten men and kept six teams busy delivering. Although his trade was largely in retailing, he carried on an extensive wholesale business, shipping large quantities to other cities.		In 1887 Conger was the largest coal dealer in Dubuque selling 35,000 tons annually. He employed ten men and kept six teams busy delivering. Although his trade was largely in retailing, he carried on an extensive wholesale business, shipping large quantities to other cities.

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	In 1887 H. L. Conger was located at 7th and Main [[STREETS]].		In 1887 H. L. Conger was located at 7th and Main [[STREETS]].

	The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.		The 1890-91 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.

	The business was succeeded by [[MINK & ROYCE]] around 1893. (1)		The business was succeeded by [[MINK & ROYCE]] around 1893. (1)

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	The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.		The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.

			The business was succeeded by [[MINK & ROYCE]] around 1893. (1)

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			1. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', September 23, 1893, p. 4

	'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 67		'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 67

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	In 1887 Conger was the largest coal dealer in Dubuque selling 35,000 tons annually. He employed ten men and kept six teams busy delivering. Although his trade was largely in retailing, he carried on an extensive wholesale business, shipping large quantities to other cities.		In 1887 Conger was the largest coal dealer in Dubuque selling 35,000 tons annually. He employed ten men and kept six teams busy delivering. Although his trade was largely in retailing, he carried on an extensive wholesale business, shipping large quantities to other cities.

			In 1887 H. L. Conger was located at 7th and Main [[STREETS]].

			The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.

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	~~In 1887 H. L. Conger was located at 7th and Main [[STREETS]].~~

	~~The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.~~

	[[Category: Coal Dealers]]		[[Category: Coal Dealers]]

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	H. L. CONGER. The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.		H. L. CONGER. H. L. Conger, a native of Manchester, Iowa, moved to Dubuque in 1883. He first located his business on Eighth and Washington [[STREETS]]. On May 1, 1887, he relocated to Jones Street, near the Illinois Central Depot. The firm which had been established as Jackson & Conger was dissolved the same month.

			In 1887 Conger was the largest coal dealer in Dubuque selling 35,000 tons annually. He employed ten men and kept six teams busy delivering. Although his trade was largely in retailing, he carried on an extensive wholesale business, shipping large quantities to other cities.

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			'''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 67


			In 1887 H. L. Conger was located at 7th and Main [[STREETS]].

			The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.

	[[Category: Coal Dealers]]		[[Category: Coal Dealers]]

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	H. L. CONGER. The 1890-91 ''~~Duubuque~~ City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.		H. L. CONGER. The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.

	[[Category: Coal Dealers]]		[[Category: Coal Dealers]]

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	H. L. CONGER. The 1890-91 ''Duubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.		H. L. CONGER. The 1890-91 ''Duubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.

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	H. L. CONGER. The 1890-91 ''Duubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.		H. L. CONGER. The 1890-91 ''Duubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.

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H. L. CONGER. The 1890-91 ''Duubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Jones and Iowa.

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