History of Hika, Manitowoc County

From "History of Manitowoc County" by Dr. Louis Falge, 1912 Vol. 1, pg. 331

The postoffice at the village of Centerville was given the name Hika, owing 
to the fact that a Centerville postoffice already existed in the state.

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The following is a list of businesses, 1893

CENTREVILLE BREWING CO.:
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Brewers and Maltsters. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Centreville
Lager Beer.
Allis Kraus, Pres.; H.F. Gutsch, Manager; Hugo Mills, Sec. and Treas.
Post Office, Hika; Section 27; Centreville Township.

DIERINGER: F.J.
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Blacksmithing and Wagonmaking. Repairing of all kinds promptly done.
Horseshoeing a specialty.
Post Office, Hika; Section 27; Centreville Township.

DUESSING: John
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Farmer and stock breeder. Draft horses, Holstein cattle, Chester
White hogs, Sheep, and Poultry.
Post Office, Hika; Section 21; Centreville Township.

JACOBI: Fred
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Farmer and Stock breeder, Percheron horses, Holstein cattle, Berkshire
hogs, Southdown sheep.
Post Office, Hika; Section 5; Centreville Township.

JANING: August
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Eureka Stock and Grain Farm. Draft horses, Grade cattle, Poland
China hogs.
Post Office, Hika; Section 3; Centreville Township.

KESTLY: Jacob
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Lakeside Stock Farm. Breeder of Pure Guernsey cattle. Owner of Bull
"Catos Pioneer," No. 1957. Grade horses, Chester White hogs. Chairman
Town Board.
Post Office, Hika; Section 10; Centreville Township.

KEUNE: Chas., & Sons
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Manufacturers and Dealers in Flour and Feed.
Post Office, Hika; Section 27; Centreville Township.

KIELSMEIER: F.A.
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Dealer in Groceries and Notions. Manufacturer of Creamery Butter and
Full Cream Cheese.
Post Office, Hika; Section 15; Centreville Township.

KNOLL: August
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Town Clerk.
Post Office, Hika; Section 27; Centreville Township.

KNOLL: August & Son
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Dealers in General Merchandise and Farm Machinery.
Post Office, Hika; Section 27; Centreville Township.

KOHN: Martin
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Farmer and Stock breeder. Grade horses and cattle. Carpenter and
Joiner. Moving buildings a specialty. Patronage solicited.
Post Office, Hika; Section 27; Centreville Township.

LUECKE: F.H.
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Prop. Lake Shore Cheese Factory. Young America Flats and Chetters(sic)
a specialty.
Post Office, Hika; Section 28; Centreville Township.

LUECKE: Fred
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Farmer and Stock breeder. Road horses, Holstein cattle.
Post Office, Hika; Section 22; Centreville Township.

REINEMANN: Christ
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Farmer and Stock breeder. Draft horses, Grade cattle, Chester White
hogs.
Post Office, Hika; Section 16; Centreville Township.

SACHSE: John
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Postmaster, Treasurer School No. 5. Dealer in General merchandise.
Post Office, Hika; Section 27; Centreville Township.

SCHOMBURG: Henry
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Clerk School No. 3.
Post Office, Hika; Section 5; Centreville Township.

SCHUETTE: Fred
Farmer and Stock breeder.
Post Office, Hika; Section 15; Centreville Township.

SCHUETTE: John
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Lakeview Stock and Grain Farm. Grade horses and cattle, Chester White
hogs.
Post Office, Hika; Section 11; Centreville Township.

SCHULTE: Joseph
From the Patron's Directory, 1893 on microfilm in Two River's Library:
Farmer and Stock breeder. Draft horses, Grade cattle.
Post Office, Hika; Section 27; Centreville Township.