Edward Boettger owned a cigar factory from 1896 – 1934.

Born May 23, 1858 in Germany

Immigrated to U.S. in 1880

Wife: Augusta

Died November 25, 1934

Edward went into business with his father, H. Julius Boettger, in 1911. Edward continued to operate his own cigar factory.

Brands of cigars manufactured: Sen-Sen, Mississippi Pearl, Tri-City Union - 5 cent cigars

Timeline

1885 cigar maker

1888 – 1890 cigar maker at Rudolph Priester

1892 cigar maker at Hans Harkert

1894 cigar maker at Harkert & Goos

1896 Edward Boettger, 1408 South – cigar manufacturer

1900 – 1901 Edward Boettger, 1408 South (Wife – Augusta) residence same address – cigar manufacturer

1902 – 1929 Edward Boettger, 1408 South – (residence same address) – cigar manufacturer

1911 – 1914 H. Julius Boettger and Son (H. Julius & Edward Boettger) rear 1643 Taney – cigar manufacturer

1931 – 1934 Edward Boettger, 1410 W. 12th St. – cigar manufacturer