P. FRED WESTPHAL

From the 1887 History of Vernon County, Missouri, p. 745-746:

P. Fred Westphal

(Dealer in Shelf Hardware, Stoves, Furniture, House Furnishing Goods, and Undertaker, etc., Schell City).

   As might be inferred from the name, Mr. Westphal is of German origin, though himself born in this country, at Brooklyn, N. Y., on the 23d of December 1847.  His parents, Fred H. and Christina Westphal, were both natives of Germany, the father emigrating to the United States in 1845, where he afterwards applied himself in working by his trade of tailor.  Five children blessed their union, of whom our subject was the second son and child.  He continued to live in Brooklyn until about eight years of age, then removing to Davenport, Ia., where his home was until he was 13.  A location was afterwards chosen at Burlington, Ia., and there while growing up he became familiar with the butchering business.  In 1880 he left Burlington and settled in Schell City, where he has since been firmly established in business.  His attention was first directed to the clothing line, but losing his store by fire in August, 1885, he started his present house on the first of January 1886, and has since had a constantly increasing patronage.  The stock carried is all that could be asked for and meets with ready sale, and already a substantial trade has been accorded him.  The undertaking department of his establishment is complete and well suited for the necessity of the demands, and in this branch of business also he is having a profitable custom.  July 3, 1878, Mr. Westphal was united in marriage with Miss Ella Lockridge, who was born in Iowa county, Ia.  Two children are in their family, Cora and Rosa.  He belongs to the A. O. U. W. and I. O. O. F.

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