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Even as early as 1903, Posen was a thriving community with ten major businesses in the Village. The Directory
of 1903 listed the businesses as follows:
Name Business
Adams, A.H. & Sons Proprietors of Adams House. Dealers in General Merchandise,
Manufacturers and Dealers in Boots, Shoes and Harnesses, Farming
Implements and Machinery.
Crawford Brothers Dealers in Merchandise, Cedar Poles, Posts and Tiers.
Janiszewski, George Dealer in General Merchandise.
Lewandowski, Rev. Joseph A. Roman Catholic Clergyman.
Przybyla & Wozniak Dealers in General Merchandise.
Szatkowski Brothers Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealers.
Smith, Joseph & Co, Ltd Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Drugs.
All kinds of farm produce and agricultural implements.
Urban, John Dealer in General Merchandise, Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Vincent, D. Dealer in General Merchandise and Forest Products. Manufacturer of
Lumber and Shingles. Planing mill in connection.
Farming was the major industry in the area outside of the village with profitable businesses listed in the
1903 Directory.
Name Business Post Office, Section
Empke, William Farmer Hagensville, 17
Elowski, Michael Proprietor of North Branch
Roller Mill, Saw and Shingle
Mill and Planning Mill Posen, 30
Jackson, Thomas Farmer Leer, 32
Koss, Joseph Farmer Hagensville, 19
Konwinski, Stan Farmer & Highway Commissioner Posen, 20
Kuczynski, St. Farmer Hagensville, 18
Liske, Joseph Farmer Posen, 20
Misiak, Frank Farmer Posen, 3
Schaudt, Albert Farmer Hagensville, 7
Schaudt, Joseph Farmer Hagensville, 7
Shelly, E. Farmer Posen, 13
Sommerfield, E.A. Farmer Posen, 24
Stosic, John Farmer & Timber Jobber Posen, 3
Swankowski, John Farmer Posen, 13