The clothing business finds a worthy representative in Louis
Faulstich, of Staunton, who has been identified with the manufacture and
sale of clothing ever since his boyhood and is recognized as one of the
most enterprising and successful men in this line in Staunton. He is a
native of Londorf, Germany, born May 14, 1866, and a son of John and
Helen (Conrad) Faulstich, both of whom were born in the old country. The
father emigrated to America with his family in 1868 and first located at
Staunton, Macoupin county, Illinois. He engaged in the tailoring
business which he had learned in his native land and retired from active
labor in 1906. He and his wife are now making their home in this city.
In their family were ten children, namely: William, a minister of the
Lutheran church, who is now located at Whittemore, Iowa; Catherine, the
wife of Rev. M. Leimer, of Beemer, Nebraska; Louis; Margaret, deceased;
Henry; Elizabeth, the wife of A. Kiesling, of St. Louis, Missouri; John,
who resided at Danville, Illinois, but is now deceased; George; Charles;
and Tina, a resident of Staunton.
Louis Faulstich acquired his
education in the parochial schools and on starting out in life for
himself was first employed in Danville for sixteen years and at
Indianapolis for two years. After the retirement of the father the four
sons, Louis, Henry, George and Charles, assumed charge of the business
under the title of Faulstich Brothers, Louis being the head of the firm.
They carry a large and carefully selected stock of men’s clothing and
also do an extensive merchant tailoring business, the house being one of
the best known in this part of the state. By up-to-date methods and
liberal treatment of patrons the firm is steadily gaining in reputation
and each year witnesses a gratifying increase in its revenues. The
patrons of this establishment feel assured that they will receive what
they call for and that it will be the best of the kind in the market.
On the 5th of May, 1889, Louis Faulstich was married to Miss
Sophia Voigt. They have no children of their own but adopted a child,
Victor, to whom they have given every desirable advantage of education
and training. In national affairs Mr. Faulstich is a republican,
believing that the principles of protection and centralization of
authority are highly important to the perpetuity of the nation. In all
matters pertaining to his adopted city he is progressive and his support
is never withheld from any measure that aims to promote the general
welfare. He is a member of the Lutheran church and is now serving as
financial secretary, a position for which he is eminently adapted by
experience and natural qualification. Being a man of pleasing
personality and gentlemanly address, he readily makes friends, and as
his personal character and business methods have always been absolutely
upright, his name is honored wherever it is known.
Extracted 18 Oct 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 165-166.
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