Moritz Apt
| Notes The 1892 Upper Silesia business directory lists a Moritz Apt as the owner of "Moritz Apt", Schnitt- und Tuchwaarenhdlg in Langendorf (page 98), and a Moritz Apt as owner the of "Adolf Apt", Schnitt- und Modewhdl in Lublinitz (page 109). The 1914 Upper Silesia business directory (page 208) shows that the Langendorf business is now in the hands of Albert Apt (Moritz's son) and son-in-law Emil Gadiel, husband of his youngest child Hermine.  Notice of registration of Moritz's Schnittwaaren- und Tuch-handlung (clothing and cloth business) Der Oberschlesische Wanderer, Jg. 43, No. 32, 18 March 1870, page 4  Shop closed for Jewish holy days, Katolik, R. 20, Nr. 69, 2 September 1884, page 7  Advert for a sales assistant and a Polish-speaking apprentice Der Oberschlesische Wanderer, Jg. 84, Nr. 180, 9 August 1911, page 4  Advert for various sales and administrative staff Der Oberschlesische Wanderer, Jg. 100, Nr. 29, 5 February 1928, page 12  Advert for a tailor Der Oberschlesische Wanderer, Jg. 102, Nr. 199, 27 August 1929, page 7  Reverse of a mirror from the business founded by Moritz kindly donated by AP (email 06.01.2014)  Moritz's shop trading under his daughter Hermine's name, early twentieth century The Lublinitz business probably belonged to Moritz's namesake cousin and his father Adolph. RG, a granddaughter of Emil Gadiel says he died in 1921. A Moritz Apt, who died on 20.12.1921 is buried in the Jewish cemetery in Ratibor (plot 5). Sources (click here for generic source information) Mara Thorson; 1892 business address book for Upper Silesia; 1914 business address book for Upper Silesia; sbc.org.pl - Der Oberschlesische Wanderer, Jg. 43, No. 32, 18 March 1870; sbc.org.pl - Katolik, R. 20, Nr. 69, 2 September 1884; sbc.org.pl - Der Oberschlesische Wanderer, Jg. 84, Nr. 180, 9 August 1911; sbc.org.pl - Der Oberschlesische Wanderer, Jg. 100, Nr. 29, 5 February 1928; sbc.org.pl - Der Oberschlesische Wanderer, Jg. 102, Nr. 199, 27 August 1929; RG, a granddaughter of Emil Gadiel - place of birth, date of death, photo of the shop. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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