Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
PIERZ

about two miles east of Lastrup. He
had not been we'll for few weeks
and his family and friends did not
think his illenss serious until few
days before he died, when he began to
fail fast. Cause Of death was old age.
Mr.. Billstein was born in Cologne,
(Koehn) Germany, on the 24th day OF
December, 1924 He emigrated to
America in 1858 and settled near
Cross Plains, Dane county, Wis,
where he resided 26 years. In 1879 he
came to Pierz with his family, where
he lived 10 years, thence moved to his
last home about two miles east Of
Lastrup where he died. With Mr..
Billstein, a prominent figure in public
life passed away. He had received a
good education in Germany and was
an acknowledged authority in school
matters in this part of the country.
He was great reader until OF late
years when his eyesight began to fail.
History and poetry being his favorlte
reading, and many fine poems were
written by him which would be
worthy of publication. His favorite
poets were Schiller and Longfellow
and many OF their beautiful poems he
had committed to memory and was
ready to recite them when called
upon. He taught schools for several
years In this part Of the county, until
his falling eyesight compelled him to
give up teaching. The deceased is
survived by his widow and seven
children, eighteen grand children and
two great grand children. His chill
dren are: John Billstein of Little
Falls, Mrs. Magnus Rauch Of Pierz,
Katy Billstein of Buchanan, William,
Peter, Barbara and Mary Billstein
who lived at home In the town of
Granite. The burial ceremonies were
held at the st. Johns church In
Lastrup last Monday at 10 o'clock a.
M, Rev. J. Sand officiating and
interment was in the St. John 8
cemetery, side OF the church. May
he rest in peace.
Mrs. Alois Keller Of the town of
Granite near Lastrup has been i'll for
few months, but has recovered and
is now able to be out again.
Mrs. Math Meyer of Agram, who
has been sick all spring and summer,
is now able to be about again. Early
in the spring she was taken down by
smallpox and after recovering from
that dreaded disease, she had severe
attack OF typhoid fever, and was at
times not expected to recover.
John H. Grell has opened up his
saloon again. He bought out P L.
Poster, whose former place is now
closed.
The annual meeting Of school dis
trict No. II in the village Of Pierz
was held last Saturday evening. Jacob
Nohner was elected moderator and
Theo. Thielen secretary. The treasurer
reported that over 81, 900 was in the
treasury. The new members of the
board elected are F. X. WIRING and
Jacob Neisius. The board now con-
sists Of the following members: Rev.
j. Il. Stiegler, Karl Kapsner, Magnus
Rauch, Frank Marshek, F. X. WIRING
and Jacob Neisius.
School dist No. 10 held their meet
ing last Saturday evening. Henry H.
Wilkes was elected clerk for the next
three years in place of W. Medeck A
special tax of three mills is to be
raised for the next year. School to
be taught nine months during the
next school year with Nick Staub
teacher.
In school dist. No. SO Nick Lochner
was reelected treasurer for the next
three years. A special tax of 1915 is
to be rasied. Eleven freeholders of
the district were present.
In dist. No. 81, near VIM. Huwers'
place I. w. Driver was elected clerk.
School will be taught eight months
during the next school year.
At the school meeting IN district 80.
in the town Of Buh, John Tretter was
elected clerk and special tax of 5000
was raised for the ensuing year.
Chas Van Herke sold one of his
farms in the town OF Buh to Frank
Shamel. The farm comprises 1870
acres and IS north of the old Van
Herke homestead. Consideration
"a, 800.
A social dance will be held in
Faust's opera house Monday, July
9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wise were
surprised last Friday evening by a
number Of their friends headed by
the band. The occasion was to
celebrate their birthday. They were
both born on the 18th day OF July, but
not IN the same year, Mr.. Wise being
few years the older. All had a good
time as we are informed
AAOAOA SAAoAO"ShA, UA1OC years dllU
two months old, daughter Of Jos.
Chmarowski, better known as Jos.
Brown, of the town Of Pulaski, was
kicked by colt last Monday and
instantly killed. As we are informed
by the father Of the child, the little
girl was walking around in the yard,
when young colt, which was
bothered by flies and mosquitoes, ran
by the child kicking and struck the
little one IN the face, killing her on
the spot. The burial ceremonies were
held IN the Catholic church in Paltte
last Wednesday.
Last Friday, July 18th, hail storm
passed over the northwestern corner OF
the town Of Buh. To farmers living
in the path of the storm much damage
was done. The heaviest loosers are
Peter Tretter, all grain destroyed;
John Tretter, about half And. Ander-
son, all; Paul Wiring, about 40 acres
Lawrence Boser, about half; Jacob
Sointag, nearly all; Jos. Bollig, all
destroyed; Robt. Hoppe, part dam
aged; L. Zierer, partly DESTROYED