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William R. Campfield Cigar Co.
William R. Campfield Cigar Co.
Born May 9, 1871
Wife: Ellen N. Harris
1892 – William Campfield was in partnership with Louis Frank. Cigar factory was on First Avenue West.
Cigar manufacturer: 1893-1900. William Campfield opened a cigar factory of East First Avenue after his partnership with Louis Frank dissolved.
1895 – W. R. Campfield went by “South Side Cigar Factory.” The factory manufactured the “Premium” brand of cigars. In 1896 the cigar and tobacco shop was remodeled.
1897 – W. R. Campfield, factory no. 258. Employed seven people.
1900 William Campfield closed his cigar factory and moved to Montana.
Cigar maker: 1910 – 1930 in Oskaloosa
Brand of cigar manufactured: Premium
Oskaloosa Evening Herald, November 4, 1895
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