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SCHERR, Franz. (Germany, 1830--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 4, 1909). After receiving a practical education in the German schools, Scherr learned the intricacies of the brewing business. After coming to Dubuque he was identified with the [[SCHMID | SCHERR, Franz. (Germany, 1830--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 4, 1909). After receiving a practical education in the German schools, Scherr learned the intricacies of the brewing business. After coming to Dubuque he was identified with the [[SCHMID & SCHERR BREWERY]], but in 1864 went to Cassville, Wisconsin, and built what was known as the Schmitz & Scherr Brewery. | ||
In 1877 Scherr sold out and | In 1877 Scherr sold out and moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he continued in the same line of business. Four years later he returned to Dubuque and was, for the greater part of the remainder of his life, engaged in retail mercantile pursuits. | ||
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SCHERR, Franz. (Germany, 1830--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 4, 1909). After receiving a practical education in the German schools, Scherr learned the intricacies of the brewing business. After coming to Dubuque he was identified with the SCHMID & SCHERR BREWERY, but in 1864 went to Cassville, Wisconsin, and built what was known as the Schmitz & Scherr Brewery.
In 1877 Scherr sold out and moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he continued in the same line of business. Four years later he returned to Dubuque and was, for the greater part of the remainder of his life, engaged in retail mercantile pursuits.
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Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911, p. 613