He began selling popcorn on Fourth Avenue ( now Federal Street ) in Chicago in 1871 .
He soon sent for his brother , Louis ( 1849 - 1927 ) , to come work with him .
He began selling popcorn on Fourth Avenue ( now Federal Street ) in Chicago in 1871 , and he soon sent for his brother , Louis ( 1849 - 1927 ) , to come work with him .