Among the business men of Staunton A. W. Maxe occupies an
honorable place, being recognized as an energetic and enterprising citizen,
whose efforts have contributed in no small degree toward the upbuilding of
the city. He was born in this city August 26, 1858, a son of Fritz and
Johanna W. (Sievers) Maxe, both of whom were born in Germany. The father
emigrated to this country when a young man and located at Staunton, when it
was a struggling settlement in the wilderness, consisting of three or four
houses. He was a blacksmith by trade and opened the first shop at Staunton.
Later he purchased the general store of James Taylor and continued in the
mercantile business until 1882. He then retired and is now living at
Staunton, having reached the advanced age of eighty-six years. The mother of
our subject was born at New Brunswick, Germany, and came to America with her
parents. She was married to Mr. Maxe at Staunton and died in this city in
1887. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Maxe were eight children, two of whom
died in infancy, the others being: Lizzie, who now lives in St. Louis;
Minnie, of Staunton; A. W., of this review; Hannah, who also lives in
Staunton; and Frederick and Mollie, both of whom reside in St. Louis.
A. W. Maxe received his education in the common schools of Staunton and
later became a student in a college at St. Louis. On May 15, 1883, being
then twenty-five years of age, he began in the bakery and confectionery
business, in this city and has ever since been connected with that line,
applying himself with a discrimination and industry which have brought
merited returns. His store is now one of the most popular of its kind in
Staunton.
In 1882 Mr. Maxe was married to Miss Clara Brass, and to
them four children have been born: Emma and A. W., Jr., both of whom are
deceased; Clara L., who is living at home; and Oscar, who is also deceased.
Mr. Maxe and his estimable wife are consistent members of the Lutheran
church and are active workers in its behalf. In politics he adheres to the
republican party, whose principles of protection he believes to be of great
importance in maintaining the prosperity of the country. A native son of
Illinois, he is justly proud of his state and of the place of his birth. By
an honorable and upright course he has won the respect of the best citizens,
who have always found him to be patriotic, progressive and reliable — a
credit alike to his family and the community.
Extracted 20 Oct 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 251-252.
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