August Goerke came to Stevens Point in 1874, and has been continuously engaged in the merchant tailoring business for thirty-three years. He caters to the best trade of the city, and employs about fifteen hands in his business, giving his customers the best and latest along his line.

He is one of the reliable workers in the city and for the city. Personally, as a citizen, Mr. Goerke is much esteemed. He is a loyal Stevens Point man; always alert in serving along any line of activity, promising benefit to the city.