Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-12-25

for his years. he was fond of open air
work and every day in summer in late
years he could be seen at work in his
garden.
As is exacted of every able bodied
man in his native country, he at an
early age was forced into the military
service. He served his time of two
years, and upon his return home, was
married to Miss Katherine Schuetz,
sister of Anton Schuetz of this city, and
John Schuetz, of the town of Wausau,
shortly thereafter, emigrating to this
country. They came to Milwaukee,
where for two years he followed his
trade of tailor, which he learned in his
native land In 1856, when the atten-
ton of many young people was directed
to the pinery, where young man, by
hard work and frugal living had an
opportunity to carve out a fortune for
HIMSELF Mr.. and Mrs, Anthem came to
Wausau. He made purchase of prop
erty on jackson street, which has ever
since remained in his possession. He
erected small building and opened
tailor shop, which he operated for
about fifteen years. He prospered and
acquired other property across the
street. On the latter he built the two
story frame structure which now stands
on a lot east of the Adams House. In
this he conducted a tailor shop and
opened a general store. About the year
1868, Anton Scheutz entered into part
nership with him and together they
conducted the largest store in Wausau
at that time. In 1880 this partnership
was dissolved, Mr. Scheutz entering
into business for himself. At the time
early numbering operations were con-
Quoted in this section, there were no
wholesale houses within a hundred
miles of Wausau, and lumbermen got
their supplies from the Anthem store.
Accounts amounting to thousands of
dollars would be kept on the books
until spring, when some of the lumber
men would settle their accounts In
this connection it must be said that Mr..
Anthem, MANY times to his own injury,
placed the same confidence in others as
he expected others to repose in him.
In the year 1884 he erected the large
two-story, brick structure at the corner
of Third and Jackson streets, which
has since been occupied by his store.
About ten years ago he built the large
brick building at the corner of Clark
street and Third Ave, west side, into
which heput a stock of goods and cou-
Quoted store for a number of years
During the fifty years Mr. Anthem was in
business he was always known as man
of the strictest honesty in all dealings
with his fellow men. His word was his
bond; his actions were directed to the
benefit of others; he was a regular
church attendant and lived up to the
golden rule. In an early day he lent
his aid in the upbuilding of the COM
munity; in later years he favored every
measure for the progress of Wausau,
though he was not man to claim
credit for his acts and never sought
honors, political or otherwise, although
at one time he did hold the office of
alderman of the Second ward. Any
man in trouble who sought Mr.. Anthem
for aid or assistance, if he was worthy
of it, was accommodated and the act
remained secret in the latters breast.
He was not singer of self praise. In
the declining years of his life, when he
turned his face toward the setting sun
and began the descent of the hill DER
which we must all travel he retired,
practically, from the active business
affairs of his store, though he did not
lose interest in the same. His life was
interspersed with troubles and ups and
downs, like any other mans, but he
believed that worry is useless and that
persistence is final victor over mis-
fortunes. In his home life he was an
ideal citizen-the world would be bet
ter with more like him. The trust he
had pledged himself to in the sohcitous
welfare of bis family he never violated.
He believed in the honor of men, the
integrity of the citizen, the confidence
of family and the faith of the Christian
church
The closing years of his life were
particularly sad, for he was almost
bereft of family. He lost three children
within period of few years, and five
years ago buried the woman who
through life had shared his good fort
une and reverses, his early struggles
and final triumphs
OF their union seven children were
born to Mr. and Mrs Anthem. Katie,
Charles, Albert and Otto were the only
ones toreGch mans estate. Ofthese the
only one who survives their father is
Albert, who has conducted his fathers
affairs for the last several years.
The remNins were taken to ST. Paurs
church Friday morning, where they lay
in state until two O'Clock in the after
noon, when the funeral services were
held. Funeral addresses were made by
Rev's. Schaer and s. n Wilson. The
fioraLtribntes were extensive and the
funeral WAS very large.
The pail bearers were, John Ring lie
Jacob Gensmann, John Miller, r. Bau-
mann, John Kiefer, ST., and Conrad
Kiefer.
Thus the book of life of a pioneer and
most worthy citizen has been closed
and multitude of friends mourn.