Der Botschafter (The Messenger) Newspaper Print Shop
Introduction
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This building was built in 1852 by a Mr. Pheiffer. During
the time from 1852 to 1899itwas the site of a drug store,
cigar making shop and tavern. In 1899 Gustav Meister
bought it and began his printing business. Here was
printed the German newspaper founded by Henry Kramer,
Der Botschafter (The Messenger) until 1917 when anti-
German sentiment caused it to be discontinued. In 1910
Meister added living quarters to the print shop and moved
his family into his new home. Mr. Meister retired in
1955 and Welcome Flynn took over with job printing.
The home is presently owned by Elridge Miller.