Frederick G Bader was a manufacturer of cigars. He is a son of John George and Caroline (Wertwine) Bader, both born in Germany. Fred had limited educational opportunities in the Pottsville schools, and then started to learn the cigarmakers' trade with Theodore Heilner. He was employed by Mr. Heilner for a time after he had mastered the trade and in April, 1888, he started in business for himself near Rettig's brewery. In November, 1894, the business had grown to such dimensions that it was necessary to seek new quarters and the concern removed to the rooms now occupied. Mr. Bader employed four men and was the maker of many of the favorite brands of cigars, among them the "Hiker," the "Pennsylvania Gentleman" and the "Little Giant." Beside his manufacturing business he has a large trade in tobacco and smokers' supplies of all kinds.
Frederick G Bader was a manufacturer of cigars. He is a son of John George and Caroline (Wertwine) Bader, both born in Germany. Fred had limited educational opportunities in the Pottsville schools, and then started to learn the cigarmakers' trade with Theodore Heilner. He was employed by Mr. Heilner for a time after he had mastered the trade and in April, 1888, he started in business for himself near Rettig's brewery. In November, 1894, the business had grown to such dimensions that it was necessary to seek new quarters and the concern removed to the rooms now occupied. Mr. Bader employed four men and was the maker of many of the favorite brands of cigars, among them the "Hiker," the "Pennsylvania Gentleman" and the "Little Giant." Beside his manufacturing business he has a large trade in tobacco and smokers' supplies of all kinds.
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