Mower County transcript., 1913-12-24
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GUSTAV SCHLEUDER.

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died at his home on Chatham street,
just after midnight on Tuesday morn
ing, Dec. 20, 1913, after an illness ,of
several months. He returned from
Chicago Nov. 26 after treatment IN
hospital there. He has steadily tailed
since the death of his wife June 80
of this year. Mr.. Schleuder was born
in Callies, Prussia, in 1S41: He came
to this country in 1862 and resided at
St. Peter until he came to Austin in
1868. He began the jewelry business
here in small way in a one story
frame building adjoining the present
location of the Schleuder jewelry
store. Later he in company with E.
C. Dorr built the brick block, Mr..
Dorr occupying the north side for a
drug store. Later Mr.. Schleuder
bought the entire store and has occu-
pied it. He at his death had been
in trade in one line of goods the great
est number of consecutive years of
any merchant of the city. He was
married Sept 5, 1860, to Miss Marie
pieper, also a native of Callies, B1sh-
op Fowler of the NJ. E. church offic-
iating. They went to housekeeping
in rooms over the jewelry store and
in 1870 the fine brick residence on
Chatham street, corner of Winona,
was built, which has since been the
family home. Mr.. Schleuder invested
largely in city business property and
owned several of the brick blocks on
Main street including Masonic block.
lie was one of our most cnterprlslng
and successful business men. He
brought the same business ability to
positions Of public trust. He was for
years one of the most valuable mem
bers of the Board of Education. He
had fine library and was an extens-
i've reader of the best literature. He
was one of the oldest members of
Fidelity lodge, A. F. & A. NJ and for
wears an officer He was member of
St. Bernard commandery and also of
the Order of Elks. He leaves two
sons, Forrest A. Schleuder and Her.
bert w. Schleuder both of Austin.
The relations of the writer of this
with Mr.. Schleuder were very close
for many years. We knew of his
many worthy traits of character, and
his business associates and his many
friends had implicit confidence in him.
He will be greatly missed in different
circles. Funeral services conducted
by Rev. c. D. Belden, will be held at
the residence at two o'clock, Friday
afternoon. Interment in Oakwood.
Deceased leaves three brothers. Theo-
dore of Greelv, Co.., Julius Of St. Pet
er. MINI. and Henry Of Redwood
Falls.
MRS. w. B. NEWMAN.
Mrs. William B. Newman aged 68
years died Thursday night at HOS at
her home 2o7 South River street,
after a three weeks illness with heart
and lung trouble.
Sophia Bulls. daughter of Ezra
and Sarah Bulls, was born i'll Can
ton. N. Y, Sept 10, 1845: She was
married at Preston, MINI to w. B.
Newman January II, 1864 They
would have celebrated their Golden
wedding day next month. They have
resided in Austin about thirty-fve
years and all of their children reside
here. William H., Charles NJ, Al
bert F., Mrs. Matte Fairbanks, Wes-
ley J., Mrs. Ida Chapiewsky. The
husband, four sons, two daughters
and seven grand children survive.
Deceased was patient, hardwork-
ing, conscientious woman, doing
what she could for the family and
friends. She was devoted member
of the Methodist church. The last
words those who stood about her
heard we're those precious to so
many hearts, 'The Lord is my Shep-
herd, I shall not want
The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
Methodist church with interment in
lakewood cemetery. Rev. DR.. Stout
ofhciated Among those present
from away were Mrs. Elizabeth Bab-
cock and daughter and Mrs. Hugo
.Auer. Minneapolis, Mrs. l.. Bacon
and Mrs. Edward Johnson of Mabel