New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-10-19
Conc to his Reward.

Como to his Reward.
DIED, Mt the residence .of J. New.
hart, Esq, in the city Of New Ulm,
Mimi, Friday evening, October IA.
1881, Samuel Baumgertner,5 aged %
years, 2 months and four days. q
For tho second time since the organ
iz,tion of the Governors Guards, NJ.
N. G., 1t becomes our sad duty to an.
nounce tn. death Of one Of it's beloved
and respected members. For nearly
three weeks our deceased comrade
tossed on the bed of sickness, and al.
though surrounded by skillful physic.
ians loving parents and devoted friends
who administered to his every want
in the hope of warding off death, an all
wise Providence had willed it other.
wise and he quietly passed away as
above stated. The remains were tax.
en- in charge by the Governors Guards
who also conducted the funeral cere.
monies. The remains were consigned
to their last resting place last Sunday
afternoon, the procession proceeding
to the cemetery in the following mal,-
ner:
l-Gov. Guard Drum Corps. Drum
Major Stoeckert, Com'd'g.
2-Gov. Guard, Sergt. Oleson, Com
handing.
3-Firing squad, Corpl. Eckstein,
Commanding.
4-Hearse and pail bearers, in
charge Of Corpl. Henshen.
5-Mouiners in carriages.
8-Citizens Generally.
Arriving at the Grave the Maenner.
Choir. which society had kindly con-
sented to assist the Guards, sang an
appropriate song. after which Sergt.
Oleson stepped. to the head of the
grave and delivered the following OK.
cellent address:
For the second time since the organization Of
the company 1t becomes our sad duty to assist In
constgning one Of our active and highly-respected
mem bers to his last resting place. Our deceased
friend and comrade was still; Young in years, when
smitten down by death. He was born on the 10th
IT, which is still the home Of his parents His boy
hood days were spent on the farm and In attend.
ance at the school In their district, where he was
known a. an apt and diligent pupil: Here his
thirst for knowledge was stimulated to such al
extent that he resolved to store his mind with
more Information than that afforded at home. To
20 onn ho onto tho Nhnx,1A ~ anHA
to, where he took two years. course, graduating
| 10 the spring Of 1877: soon after graduation he
commercial college. and after having spent short
time At that institution he was engaged in teach.
| ing at an academy in a neighboring village.
this city, holding this position until the following
year. For the last two years, during the greater
part Of the time, he has been engaged in teaching
days during boyhood. That he gave universal
| satisfaction while serving in this capacity II
| shown by the fact that he was re.engaged for the
same work during the coming year But alas,
| this last engagement vas not t. be fulfilled!
About three weeks ago he was Frustrated by the
dread disease which, In spite Of Al! that medical
thizing friends could do to break up, ended his
earthly career last Friday morning.
It is but afew days since our beloved c0mrade
health and robust constitution, how lies he there
In that state which we must all assume, sooner or
lateI. These facts tendtO remind uB OF the fratl-
ties Of our lives, and that we should 80 live 20
be prepared to meet death at any time and when
! departing leave behind works and deeds--how.
| ever small they may be-that shall be kept In
Gates. 800 $500 : - -
1t is always sad and bitter to lose an honored
and beloved friend by death, but such sorrows is
the declared has led an upright life and doue his
share towards making the World better, These
! latter qualities we all know were possessed 0y
1 mn, frSnp AvuSh<N Ina hat ~ Hnh0
have been associated with him for years know
dealings with his fellow citizens, never STOPPING
:ponsieie Position. which he has held, he was a.
ways mindful OF OF the trast IsRoeea IN nun dis
charging his duties IN faithful and ethsient man
not fear; and his pupils Smsny Of whom arc now
present paying last tribute to his earthly re-
mains) will always hold their amiable instructo,
The whole career Of our departed comrade may
| well serve as an example for other youths to I'm
it"te. Although better of, pec9niarily ana In
ne ~ ne
IN order to make vain display OF estner: ~
the contrary, he was person 81 modest and re-
~ ss
or positions Wnere ne couid % Of suI sreater scr
vico u ms fellow Oe;ngs' MS nsp.s were aiMsy.
pure ana pra,sewortny; Annoago sarroonoed q
one Of them. Instead Of spending bug leisure tim:
his mind With useful knowledge.
u6shs Re , uasedueed, i unsesriaed.
Ms ne wt b%
To swerve from truth or change his constant mind
II Il aIy sime some one OF his associates Va. /,
% and %in1 to Ind turn nsVs co"c
Ing TIE COT WIEN ne a,d IN hue pSxer to 90 good