The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-01-27
A EEARTRENDING SCENE.
A Young German Girl Dies from Ex-
cessive Joy at Meeting Her BetrOtheG

The following is true story, although
it sounds trihe romantic. Our reporter
was inclined to disbelieve it until it was
vouchad for by Deacon Peter Smith,
Mayor of the South Side. Its truth was
Immediately established then:
Abonth four years ago a young and
stalwart German, named Fritz Schonman,
left his native land to seek his fortune in
the new world He delayed not, upon
reaching New York. but straightway
CAME TO MILWAUKEE,
having heard that it would prove in many
respects second tatherland to him.
He entered the employ of Best Brew
ing Company, where be has steadily re
NAMED ever since, constantly rising in
the good wishes of his employers
Being of an industrious disposition and
but little inclined to squander his earn
ings, be soon put by
A SNUG LITTLE SUM,
entirely sufficient to warrant him in en-
tering the matrimonial market; and &C.
cordiugly his friends advised him 80 to
do, assuring him that his good look s,
honest manner and business activity
would enable him to secure prize from
among the many red checked Teuton
damsels who were wont to smile on him.
But to all suggestions Fritz gave an un-
needing ear, until at lenght it was sue-
gested that he had left some blooming
damsel, away across the water, into whose
watchful keeping he had entrusted his
heart. When Fritz was accused of such
deed lie blushin2ly acknowledged It.
and stated that he was working and say
ing in order that he might
BRING KATRINA HERE,
marry her. purchase a comfortable home
and settle down to happy life. an as
pire to the position Of Alderman from
the Tenth ward.
When the fact became known, Fritz,
faithfulness was highly praised, and quite
an interest was taken in the coming Of
the beloved Katrina.
Thus matters went on, until, abont one
month ago, with a joyful heart and a
| considerable amount Of money, Fritz pur.
chased passage in good steamer. from
Germany to America, and sent word ioT
Katrina to come Immediately.
The time raat interviewed between this
day and yesterday. (when Katrina was
expected to reach Milwaukee, was prin-
cipaIIy occupied by Ftitzin endeavoring tt
appear natural and easy; bat with povl
success. His anxious JOY was plainly de-
dicted in ever lineament of his good-na-
tured face.
| THE DAY ARRIVES.
Yesterday he, in company with large
number Of friends, proceeded to the
! Union depot, TO greet his beloved, who
I was to arrive on the one O'Clock train.
! Slowly the moments crept by, until al
| leught the train came around the corner,
drew up at the station, and the passen-
gers diSem barked:
The quick eye of Love revealed the
| yearning hearts to each other, and with
the words, Fritz" Katrina. the
long-separated lovers clasped each other
in a close embrace. After the first joy
Gus emotion was ever, Fritz attempted
to disengage himself, to present bis tut
ure bride to the many friends who crow
ded around. But the hands were firmly
clasped about his neck and would not
separate-no word came from the lips
that touched his cheek-and, IN
moment, the dread intelligence flashed
through the minds of the beholders.
THE GIRL WAS DEAD,
having literally broken her heart with
excessive JOY at being restored to him
she so fondly loved.
No words can describe the griei OF the