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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-01

Kenosha, Wis, and again followed
cabinet making. In the spring of
1853, he with a party of others
rugged up OK teams and braved the
dangers of an overland trip across
the plains to California. Being
quite successful in the gold fields, he
returned to Wisconsin in 1855 and
settled in the town of Potosi. He
purchased farm of 120 acres in this
town and followed the pursuits of
farming. About twenty years ago he
retired from farming and moved to
Dutch Hollow, where he dwelt for
several years in a life of ease. He
disposed of his farm few years ago
to his youngest son, Herman Joseph
with whom he and his aged wife
would pass short periods of their
time. He sold his property in Dutch
Hollow (Tennyson), few years
ago, and prior to three years ago he
and his aged wife would pass their
time with some of their children.
For the past three years they lived
in the village of Potosi were they had
purchased home. Mr.. Schmitz was
twice married. In 1859 he was
married to Miss Matilda Weise, of
Beetown. She died in 1859 leaving
the husband with two small chill
dren-a boy and girl, the son
Joseph P. Schmitz now of Dixon,
H., is well known in Grant county,
the daughter Mrs. Magdalena See
burger, died at Maquoketa, Iowa,
about ten years ago. On Nov. 10th,
1860, Mr.. Schmitz was united in
marriage to Miss Anna Marie Linden,
of Potosi, Rev. Father Zubar per-
formed the marriage ceremony at ST.
Andrews church. To this union
were born nine children, three daugh-
tiers and six sons; one son died in
infancy. Besides his aged wife he
is mourned by the following children:
Mrs. Elizabeth Lesser, Mrs. Catherine
Markus, Mrs. Lena Sedbrook, Joseph
P, Henry, Jacob, Casper NJ, John
and Herman Joseph; all were present
at the funeral except John who lives
in North Dakota; the telegram sent
him did not reach him in time to get
here. He also leaves numerous grand
children. In the passing away of
Mr. Schmitz the community has lost
an honest and upright citizen. He
was a true and loving husband,
devoted father and kind and gener-
Gus friend and his every thought was
for the welfare of his family. The
funeral took place Friday morning to
St. Andrews church and notwith-
standing the very threatening weather
was very largely attended. Requiem
mass was celebrated by Father
Scheffer who at the conclusion there
of delivered sermon in German and
performed the funeral rites at the
cemetery. The citizens in general
extend their consolation to the be-
reaved widow and the family. Those
from abroad who attended the funeral
were Mr.. and Mrs. John Ketcher,
Mrs. Mary Meyer and daughter of
Charles City, Iowa. Mr.. and Mrs.
Nick Schmitz, of Lancaster, Jas. P.
Schmitz of Dixon, Ill.,, and Otto
Seeberger, of Maquoketa, Iowa. Mrs.
Schmitz and the family desire to ex-
press their sincere hanks to the
friends and neighbors for their kind
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-01

Miss Florence Hope, nurse at
the Doolittle hospital, retur ned to her
home near Bloomington yesterday to
recuperate after a serious operation
which she und vs1t netciy month
ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-01
AROUND THE COUNTY
POTOSI.
Two Old Settlers Pass to the Beyond
Within Few Hours of Each Other

Two Old Settlers Pass to the Beyond
Within Few Hours of Each Other
special Correspondence 10 the Herald.
Henry Schaefer died suddenly at
his home in the west part of the
town of Potosi last Monday at some
time shortly before noon. It was
his usual custom to be out about the
place doing minor chores. His
absence was not observed for the time
being until his aged wife noticed that
he wasn't about and she went to look
for him, and her search was a sad
one. She found her husband in the
barn, cold IN death: apOplexy was
supposed to be the cause of death.
Mr.. Schaefer was highly respected
citizen and was held in high esteem
by all who knew him. He was a
loving and devoted husband and a
kind and indulgent father, not a
word of anger ever escaped his lips
toward any member of his family nor
to any other person and his pleasing
countenance will be missed. Mr..
Schaefer was born at Stukenbrock,
Westphalia, in the Kingdom of
Prussia, on the 18th day of August,
1882 and died on the 22d day of
June, 1914, aged 81 years, 10
months and 9 days. He left his
native land and came to the United
States in 1852 and located at st.
Louis, Mo-, and after a short resi-
dence there, he came to Hazel Green,
Wis, and engaged in the pursuit of
mining and after short stay there
ne came to PotOsi, where he con-
tinuously lived for nearly sixty years.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Elizabeth Longmeier at st. Andrews
Catholic church in the town of Potosi
in 1868, and hand in hand they
worked together until death claimed
the devoted husband. To this union
were born seven children, Mrs. Henry
Zenz, of Lancaster; Mrs. Frank Zenz,
of Hurricane; Elizabeth, of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa; Minna, of Chicago;
John of Cotton, South Dak.; Frank
and Albert at home; all were in at
tendance at the funeral. The funeral
took place Thursday morning to ST.
Andrews Catholic church and was
very largely attended. Requiem mass
was celebrated by Father Pape, who
also delivered the sermon and
officiated at the burial. The bereav-
ed wife and family have the SYM
pathy of their many friends in their
sorrow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-01

jacob Schmitz, another highly re-
spected old citizen of Potosi died at
his home in the village Monday even
ing, June 22d from the infrmities
of old age. He was born at Aeplsen,
IN Germany on the 18th day of
August 1923, and died at the age of
80 years ten months and seven days.
He came to the United States in
1848 and located at Milwaukee where
ne worked. at his trade of cabinet
maker; in 1850 he removed to
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assistance and sympathy during the
sickness and death of their beloved
husband and father.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-22
FITTING UP THE VAULT

Experts from the factory are here
fitting the big steel door and the in
side steel jacket or lining to the new
fire and burglar-proof vault of the
Commercial Bank. This vault has
the unique feature of being two
stories in height. The upper story
will be used for storing records and
papers, where fire-proof protection
only is desired, and will have an en-
trance door at the south side of the
vault gained from a platform and a
little stairway on that side. The
main, or lower, vaults entrance is
directly into the banking room, on
the east side. The contractors are
pushing the work very rapidly on
the bank and will be ready for the
force to move back into their hand
some home by July list.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-22
NORTH oCALA SUNDAY SCHOOL

We are glad to announce that q
union Sunday school has been organ
lied in North Ocala, and in view of
the fact that only one school is need
ed, and the good people of that
community have expressed desire
that this work shall not be under the
direction of any one denomination,
we gracefully with draw from any
further effort under the direction of
the Methodist church at present, and
wish for the independent work every
success possible.
Our effort to provide a Sunday
school for this suburb of Ocala was
by no means a self-imposed task. 1t
was only after persistent solicitation
that we reluctantly consented to act
temporarily in the matter. We do
not accept the result as failure, be-
cause the people we're aroused to the
fact that Sunday school was need
ed, and We are thankful, even tho
our effort did not meet with the
hearty approval of all. We extend
our hearty best wishes to those who
have taken up the work.
Sincerely,
George L. Taylor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-22
BARACA CLUB TO BE FORMED

The Brotherhood Baraca Club will
be formally organized at the city
hall Sunday, May 81, at 1915 a. m.
Already a large number of men have
signed as members of the club. The
president and the other officers will
be chosen from the charter member
ship of the organization.
This club class promises to be an
organization of superior merit, as
the motto: Truth, the brotherhood
of man, and civic righteousness"
seems to indicate. The mem bership
aim is 100 men, Men over six
teen, who are not members of any
class. are urged to join this one. The
class will be affiliated with the
Baraca union of the city.
Scribner's undenominational liter
ature will probably be used. together
with THE Gospel of the Kingdom .
a mems magazine of exceptional
worth. The ''lesson period" is but a
small part of the work outlined for
the club. Watch the ad. till the 100
men have been secured. See r. B.
Bowers for details.
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| Ocala: Anderson went to second
strike and threw over first. Davis
struck out and Gates was out for
running up out of the batter's box.
Anderson stole third and scored on
Roberts hit to second. Roberts
stole second and went to third when
the pitcher tried to catch him nap
ping and scored on a wild throw.
Third inning. Citra:. Hopson safe
on grounder through third. Ausley,,
Pascal and huffman went out in
succession.
Ocala: With one down Harris
singled to the outfield, then came Ia
home on wild throw.
Fourth inning. Citra: Rifles, S.
Lambert and Logan went out in
succession
Ocala: Davis, Gates and Roberts
did likewise.
| Fifth inning. Citra: Deu singled to
short, c. Lambert and Hopson both
singled and Deu scored when catcher
dropped ball. c. Lambert and Hop
son scored on Ausley's hit to right
field
Ocala: Bostick, Bats and Mcleod
| went out in succession.
Sixth inning. Nobody reached first
for Citra. Harris reached first on
the first baseman's error and came
in home on Gentile's three-bagger to
left center Gentle scored on An
derson's hit to second. Davis safe
on pop fly to pitcher; Gates struck
out and Anderson scored on Roberts
sacrifice. Bostick got to second
| Davis scored
| Seventh inning. Nobody reached
| first for Citra. Mcleod singled over
first and went to third on an over
throw. scoring on Harris single.
Eighth inning Citra: Riles singled
| over first but was forced at second
| on S. Lambert's single to third. Lo-
gan got a two-bagger over second
and 5. Lambert scored on Deus sac
rifice Logan scored and c. Lambert
went all around the diamond to
home on a succession of errors.
Ocala: With two down Bats
singled through first, stole second,
and scored on McLeod's hit through
second.
| Ninth inning. Citra: With one
down, Pascal singled to the out
field; huffman and Rifles singled
forcing Pascal at third Luffman
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-22
C|TRA BOYS ARE
STURDY BALL SWATTfRS
Took Game from OcaIa Yesterday by
a Score of Nine to Ten

Took Game from OcaIa Yesterday by
a Score of Nine to Ten
knowing that the Citra team had
been well tried out in a number of
games with Spar and other nearby
towns, and that the Ocala boys had
had little chance for practice, the
Star was a little more than halfway
expecting a defeat for the home
team yesterday, and was not surpris-
ed at the result.
The Ocala team is made up of
good players; but there are several
new men on it and they have not
had enough practice this season to
have learned to pull together as they
will later.
There was very good crowd out,
a number of Citra people coming
over to see the work of their men
and roofing for them vigorously.
The Game by Innings
C.. Lambert, the first man up for
Citra, went to second on fly to
right field. Hopson went out on a
fly to left. Lambert scored on Aus
ley's two-bagger through short. Aus
ley spiked Dewey when stealing
third and Gates was put in Dewey
place. Ausley scored on Huffman s
hit to short; Rifles hit safely to third
and S. Lambert flied out. Two runs.
Bats led off for Ocala and went
out on grounder to second. Dim
kins walked and Harris sacrificed
him tc second Gentle struck out
Second inning. Citra: With one
down, Deu hit safely to third, stole
second and was out stealing third.
C. Lambert ended the inning with a
grounder to pitcher.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-22
CAN'T EAT? NO
APPETITE?

A treatment of Electric Bitters
increases your appetite; stops indi-
gestion: you can eat everything A
real spring tonic for liver, kidney
and stomach troubl IS Cleanses
your whole system and you feel fine.
Electric Bitters did more for Mr..
7. d. PEBBLES stomach troubles than
any medicine he ever tried. Get a
bottle today, soc and 81 at your
druggist Bdcklen's Arnica Salve for
eczema. ad
dly. Tues, Thurs, and Fri. and Wkly-
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scored on S. Lambert's single to
third and Rifles scored on Logan's
hit. Deu ended the inning with a
grounder to pitcher.
Ocala: Gentle walked and Ander-
son went out on foul. Davis struck
out and Gates did likewise
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-22
PUBLIC NOTICING CREDIT

From this date we shall sell for
cash only. Bread tickets will con-
tinue to be sold for 25 cents, but
must be paid for in advance.
5-21tf Carter's Bakery
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-22

A first class dinner at Rodoff's
Cafe from II to $50 every day ex-
cept Sunday for 35 cents. 5-1S-tf
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Victroias and Victor records at
The Murray Company. 5-21-3t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25

son, MIS- Frank SWenson. Mrs. c. ].
Carlson. Mrs. August Carlson. Mrs-
Christin O1ander. Mrs- c. Laxman.
Mrs Fred Nelson. Mrs. Frank john
nergren, Mrs. John Carlson, Mrs- Gust
Bergsten. Mrs. n Fernstrom.
The church has q Ladies' Sewing
society. The first meeting was held
in the year 1878 In the home OF Mrs.
Nels Rodlund. This group OF work
within the church concentrated their
energy on local work. Large sales
have been held annually and the
money has been cheerfully turned over
to the church treasurer. However.
the society decided q few weeks ago
when it held its annual sale that the
money realized shall be put in the
bank to be used in the future as a
building fund.
The committee in charge is Mrs.
Hjalmar Carlson. Mrs. Frank John
son and Mrs. John Swenson-
The Church Choir.
The Bethel church has been fortunate
in having good singers It has had an
organized choir that has as a rule tax
en- part in the Sunday evening service
since 1899. Carl F. johnson has served
the church in the capacity OF organist
and director of the choir for nearly nj
teen years. He resigned in the year
ton of choir director this fall. Mr..
johnson is in charge of the jubilee
choir that will give q concert on FRI
day, the 9th. Mrs. John w. Nygren
as organist Of the church, and Mrs.
J. w. johnson. who has done much to
arouse interest for good singing in the
church, is pianist and assistant organ
list.
Change Of Pastors.
Rev. Peter Person resigned after "a
iyears Of faithful service January, 1910
and he refused to reconsider his resig-
nation although pressure was brought
to bear upon him to do SO. On March
II. 1910. Rev. Alfred Swanson. Chicago
Heights. I'LL. was given an invitation
by the church to succeed Rev. Petel
Person. The call was accepted and
Rev. Mr.. Swanson arrived in Topeka
July 16, the same year and took imme
date charge. Mr.. Swanson was {
strong. robust man apparently, bu
HE died suddenly on August q. 1913
The present pastor, Rev. A. Liljengren
was called by the church January y
1914. and he took up the work in To
peka April II.
The Bethel church has always take
a keen interest in foreign missions an
contributes annually large sums 70
that purpose. The church belongs t
the Kansas Conference of Missio
cuurCneS, anu mas taken an active par
in the state work. Some of the 1arges
Swedish state conferences have bee
held in Topeka.
The executive committee of the Beth
ell church is at the present composed a
follows: c. A. F'ernstrom, president
C. A. Carlson. vice president; Edwar
Espelin. secretary; E. H. johnson, as
sistant secretary: Carl e. Olande
treasurer; p. J. Carlson, financial sex
rotary; deacons, c. II. Carlson, p.
Carlson, c. G. Eager, A. L. Thorsor
deaconesses, Mrs. John Erikson. Mr.
Claus Carlson: trustees. o. Eastberg,
W. johnson and Erik Hanson.
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IN THE 40TH YEAR.
Swedish Bethel Church Cele-
brates Anniversary.
Ladies' Sewing Society Will
Start Building Fund.
THIS IS LIVE ORGANIZATION
Peter Person, Stone Cutter,
Pastor Nearly 81 Years.
History of the Church Makes
Interesting Reading.
THIS IS LIVE ORGANIZATION

The fortieth anniversary of the Swed-
ish Bethel church at 522 Polk street is
being celebrated this week.
In 1872 ministers of the Swedish
Mission" church denomination visited
Topeka. At that time the Scandinavian
population of the city was small
Among the pioneer ministers were Rev.
p. Widen. Rev. HI. Bloom and Rev. c.
p. Mellgren, who lives at Stotler. Kan.
The latter took deep interest in the
spiritual welfare Of his countrymen in
Topeka and came frequently to preach.
The meetings were held in the homes.
John Nystrom of North Topeka, Nels
Rodlund of Lane street and Peter Per-
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son took turns in receiving the min
listers that came In and Transforming
their homes into meeting houses.
The interest among the Swedish pop
ulatiOn Of Topeka was aroused from the
beginning. The meetings were well at
tended, and many persons were con-
verified. Two years later-1874-the
Swedish Bethel church was founded.
Stone Cutter as Pastor.
One Of the supporters of the move
ment from the beginning, an enthusiast
tic young stone cutter. Peter Person.
was, In the absence of a minister, al
ways relied upon by the church to fill
the place. He was a young man of
deep religious convictions and a gifted
speaker. and the people prevailed upon
him to assume the full charge of the
little flock and become their pastor,
but he was very reluctant in accepting
their invitation. Finally he felt in
clined to yield to their wishes and in
the year 1876, Peter Person was or
dained for his new work by the laying
Of hands and prayer at a meeting in
Usage City. At that meeting Rev. C.
p. Mellgren and H. Bloom. who had
aften encouraged the young stone cut
ter to become a preacher of the word,
were present and took part in the serv-
ice.
During a period of nearly thirty-four
years, Peter Person served faithfully as
pastor for the Swedish Bethel church.
Pastor Person was at the time of his
death, which occurred last spring, one
OF the most beloved Swedish preachers
Of Kansas. and he had broken the rec
ord in his denomination in serving the
same church longer than any one else.
And while other Swedish churches in
the city have had at least nine min
lister each, the Bethel church had but
one.
A Church Was Built.
The gatherings that were drawn to
hear the Gospel preached in the homes
became too large for the small houses
English Lutheran church, located two
blocks east of the Bethel church. was
engaged for the meetings and this
church showed great kindness to the
swedish people, and its pastor. the
Rev. Mr.. Dornblaxer was deeply in
terested in the welfare Of the Bethel
church and showed his Christian love
In many ways. But In the year 1884.
the English Lutheran church was sold,
and at that time the attendance at the
Swedish services were often as large as
two hundred. and the congregation felt
the need of new church Of their own
Subscriptions were started and the re-
suits were gratifying. Those who could
not subscribe money, gave free labor
and the result was that the following
year. 1885. the third Sunday Of January.
the new church was completed and
dedicated Since then the church has
been rebuilt and enlarged.
The Sunday school.
| The Sunday school did not begin un-
til the year 1885 One reason for its
delay was that a. long - the consre-
bgAtion had no peemanent houae = Was
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served nine years as superintendent.
He is still oneSof the officers in the
Sunday school,. John w. Nygren has
held the position Of superintendent for
seven years and has served in the Sum
day school more than twenty years.
The Sunday school is at present well
organized in fifteen classes. It has one
hundred and ten children enrolled and
seventeen officers. Edwin Carlson is
the superintendent.
Young Peoples Society.
The Young Peoples association Of the
church was organized April, 1890. in the
home Of Mrs. Marie ThOrson, 628 Clay
street Twenty-four young men and
young women met that evening and
became the charter members of the So
ciety. They elected Elof johnson, pres
ident; A. l. Thorson. vice president:
John w. Nygren, secretary; Lars Ny
beck. treasurer.
The society meets every week. 1t has
done great deal for the support of
foreign missions. And the young peo-
pie have loyalty supported their own
church. The Young Peoples associa-
ton is one Of the strongest societies of
the church. 1t has seventy-two MEM
bers. The officers are as follows: John
w. Nygren. president: Ernest H John
secretary; David Carlson. treasurer;
Mabel EaStburg, organist.
The young people also have their
own sewing society which meets ev-
cry other week. The money realized
by the young people on their sales is
used for missionary or charitable
work, and a part being contributed to
the church. The society has the fol-
lowing officers Ellen Eastburg, Ellen
Wedoff, Emma Hedberg, Ruth Carl
| son, Hildur Nygren, Clarence SVEN
son.
The Ladies', Bible Class.
The Ladies' Bible class is in some
| respects unique. It was organized in
the year 1895 in the home of Mrs
Claus Carlson, 102 Fillmore street
Pastor Peter Person organized the
class. It's object was from the begin
the year for the purpose of studying
the Bible. When the devotional SER
vice was over the ladies were given an
opportunity to spend a. social half
hour together, and the hostess started
from the beginning to serve refresh
ments, a practice that has been con-
tinued. Each member pays a small
fee which is used as a fund for spe-
cial cases of distress that may be-
come known or for missions. The or
ganization is strong and the interest
IL well kept up since the day Of its
organisation. The class has over
forty members Mrs. Fred Nelson il
vice president; Mrs. John Erickson,
secretary. and Mrs. John Carlson, as
sistant
The ladies that founded the claa
were: Mrs. Martha Thorson, 1rrn.
Nils Rodlunds MrA. Carlson. Nr4
Maria Thorson. Nrs- Carl Olander.
1Ezns Peesr Roxeons Mr.. - z xbee.s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
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The minute you feel pain or soreness in a
Joint or muscle. battle it with Sloan's
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difficult to conduct a Sunday school.
There were not many Swedish children
in Topeka in 1872.
The first superintendent was A.
Magnuson, and the first teachers OF the
Sunday school were Mrs. Carl +.
Olander of Garfield avenue, and Mrs.
Fred Nelson of Shawnee avenue. The
other superintendent since the found
ing of the Sunday school have been q.
Carlson and C. August Carlson, who