- New Germany 1887-1987 Centennial Book -
"To Albert Groenke, one of New Germany's pioneer business men, goes the credit of having compiled the history of this village which was published in the Golden Jubilee - New Germany Messenger - Saturday, June 19th, 1937. Many years ago Mr. Groenke started to keep a record of the various happenings with the hope that someday they might be compiled in history form and published for a permanent record. This opportunity presented itself for the Golden Jubilee which this village celebrated Saturday and Sunday - June 26th and 27th, 1937.
Mr. Groenke, who was carpenter and cabinet maker by trade, came to New Germany in 1892 to do some building for Amand Bury. At that time a number of New Germany business interested him in locating in the village. That same year he built a 24 x 50 store building and residence, and stocked the store with a carload of furniture at a cost of $450.00. For some years he continued carpentering and contracting in addition to operating his business. Later he devoted all his time to business, which included the furniture, merchandise, feedmill, wagonshop, etc.
In 1901 he was appointed Postmaster - a position which he held continuously for 33 years. He disposed of his business interests in 1926, devoting his entire time from 1926 to 1934 to the Postmastership.
Mr. Groenke was a native of Germany. His birth date was January 1st, 1868. He came to this country in 1881, at the age of 13 years, with his parents who settled on a farm at Young America. From 1868 to 1892 when he came to New Germany he had been employed at various places. He marriage on October 15, 1891 to Karoline Barlau was blessed with eleven children."
"To Albert Groenke, one of New Germany's pioneer business men, goes the credit of having compiled the history of this village which was published in the Golden Jubilee - New Germany Messenger - Saturday, June 19th, 1937. Many years ago Mr. Groenke started to keep a record of the various happenings with the hope that someday they might be compiled in history form and published for a permanent record. This opportunity presented itself for the Golden Jubilee which this village celebrated Saturday and Sunday - June 26th and 27th, 1937.
Mr. Groenke, who was carpenter and cabinet maker by trade, came to New Germany in 1892 to do some building for Amand Bury. At that time a number of New Germany business interested him in locating in the village. That same year he built a 24 x 50 store building and residence, and stocked the store with a carload of furniture at a cost of $450.00. For some years he continued carpentering and contracting in addition to operating his business. Later he devoted all his time to business, which included the furniture, merchandise, feedmill, wagonshop, etc.
In 1901 he was appointed Postmaster - a position which he held continuously for 33 years. He disposed of his business interests in 1926, devoting his entire time from 1926 to 1934 to the Postmastership.
Mr. Groenke was a native of Germany. His birth date was January 1st, 1868. He came to this country in 1881, at the age of 13 years, with his parents who settled on a farm at Young America. From 1868 to 1892 when he came to New Germany he had been employed at various places. He marriage on October 15, 1891 to Karoline Barlau was blessed with eleven children."
- New Germany 1887-1987 Centennial Book -
"To Albert Groenke, one of New Germany's pioneer business men, goes the credit of having compiled the history of this village which was published in the Golden Jubilee - New Germany Messenger - Saturday, June 19th, 1937. Many years ago Mr. Groenke started to keep a record of the various happenings with the hope that someday they might be compiled in history form and published for a permanent record. This opportunity presented itself for the Golden Jubilee which this village celebrated Saturday and Sunday - June 26th and 27th, 1937.
Mr. Groenke, who was carpenter and cabinet maker by trade, came to New Germany in 1892 to do some building for Amand Bury. At that time a number of New Germany business interested him in locating in the village. That same year he built a 24 x 50 store building and residence, and stocked the store with a carload of furniture at a cost of $450.00. For some years he continued carpentering and contracting in addition to operating his business. Later he devoted all his time to business, which included the furniture, merchandise, feedmill, wagonshop, etc.
In 1901 he was appointed Postmaster - a position which he held continuously for 33 years. He disposed of his business interests in 1926, devoting his entire time from 1926 to 1934 to the Postmastership.
Mr. Groenke was a native of Germany. His birth date was January 1st, 1868. He came to this country in 1881, at the age of 13 years, with his parents who settled on a farm at Young America. From 1868 to 1892 when he came to New Germany he had been employed at various places. He marriage on October 15, 1891 to Karoline Barlau was blessed with eleven children."
"To Albert Groenke, one of New Germany's pioneer business men, goes the credit of having compiled the history of this village which was published in the Golden Jubilee - New Germany Messenger - Saturday, June 19th, 1937. Many years ago Mr. Groenke started to keep a record of the various happenings with the hope that someday they might be compiled in history form and published for a permanent record. This opportunity presented itself for the Golden Jubilee which this village celebrated Saturday and Sunday - June 26th and 27th, 1937.
Mr. Groenke, who was carpenter and cabinet maker by trade, came to New Germany in 1892 to do some building for Amand Bury. At that time a number of New Germany business interested him in locating in the village. That same year he built a 24 x 50 store building and residence, and stocked the store with a carload of furniture at a cost of $450.00. For some years he continued carpentering and contracting in addition to operating his business. Later he devoted all his time to business, which included the furniture, merchandise, feedmill, wagonshop, etc.
In 1901 he was appointed Postmaster - a position which he held continuously for 33 years. He disposed of his business interests in 1926, devoting his entire time from 1926 to 1934 to the Postmastership.
Mr. Groenke was a native of Germany. His birth date was January 1st, 1868. He came to this country in 1881, at the age of 13 years, with his parents who settled on a farm at Young America. From 1868 to 1892 when he came to New Germany he had been employed at various places. He marriage on October 15, 1891 to Karoline Barlau was blessed with eleven children."
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