The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-01-28
MELROSE
From the Beacon.

FROM the Beacon.
On Tuesday afternoon occurred the
death of Mrs. Gottlieb Link of Mill
wood at the age of rs years. Her
death was due to bronchitis and pneu-
monia. Mrs. Link was of German de-
scent. She came to the states when
but young girl of twelve years. Six
years later she was married to Gott-
lieb Link and they made their home
in Connecticut until some Fl years
ago when they moved to Minnesota
settling near Wildwood where they
made their home on a farm Mr.. Link
died eleven years ago and since that
time Mrs. Link has made her home
with her son Rudolph up to the time
of her death. Four children are left
to mourn the death of a loving
mother. They are George and Mrs.
Fred Spencer living in Connecticut
and Rudolph and Mrs. George Rhode
of Wildwood. The funeral was held
Friday, Jan. 18th from her home, Rev
Cronsie officiating. The funeral was
largely attended by friends who had
been neighbors of the Links for
years and they will miss the woman
who had ever been their good neigh
Dor and true woman. The remains
were laid to rest beside those of her
husband in the cemetery near the
family home.
Mrs. Mamie Allsbrow who has been
in failing health for the past several
years, ded at the family home in this
city early Monday morning. Mrs.
Allsbrow went to Phoenix, Arizona
this fall seeking relief from her suf-
fering, but was unable to obtain any,
and last week was brought back to
Melrose by her husband. They reach
ed home Saturday night in time for
her. to realize her wish of seeing home
before the end came. The deceased
was born in Prairie du Chen, Wis,
Sept. 7, 1872, her maiden name being
! Lacy. She was educated in the pub
lie schools and the convent in that
city. In 1889 she was married to S.
Allsbrow and for the past several
years they have made their home in
Melrose. The Ladies of the G. A. R.,
of which Mrs. Allsbrow was an active
and honored member, held memorial
services at the house Tuesday after
noon. The home was filled to it's ca
pacity by friends who wished to pay
their last respects. The casket was
laden with beautiful flower pieces.
Wednesday morning the remains
were taken to Prairie du Chen where
funeral services were held, the inter-
ment being made in the family lot be-
side her father Mr. Allsbrow, her
mother, Mrs. Lacy, and brother &C
companied the remains east.
Tuesday evening while FIR. Schir-
mer was practicing the dramatic club
at the school hall for their. coming
production he was summoned by his
pastor, Rev. Msgr. Richter to return
to the parish house on urgent bust
ness. Hardly had FIR. Schirmer en-
tered the parochial residence when he
was welcomed by the choir in song,
the occasion being his namesday, the
dramatic club and some invited guests
had gathered to honor him. FIR.
Schirmer was escorted back to the
hall by assembled guests where the
choir rendered a welcoming selection
in honor of St. Sebastin his names
saint. Msgr. Richter presented the
honored guest with beautiful statue
of the Sacred Heart and bouquet of
lovely flowers in the name oil all pres
ent in we'll chosen words of common
dation. FIR. Schirmer responded in a
few words of thanks for the gifts and
the kindly spirit which prompted
them. Frs. Kilian, Hinnenkamp and
Vonderboer, visiting priests, made
brief addresses as well. An evening
of pleasant sociability followed during
which a number of songs and other
musical numbers were given. Miss
Gertrude Waldorf and J. Wolter sang
beautiful duet in their usual pleas
ing manner. The ladies had prepared
delicious lunch which was enjoyed
during the evening ball. Mr.. Schir-
mer, ST., and sons, Hartin and Mich
olas, who came up from Avon for the
day were present, as well as FIR.
Schirmer's sister, Miss Mary, who has
been assisting at the parochial resi-
dence for several weeks, at the gath
ering which honored their son and
brother.