Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-09
CAPT. r. GOLDSCHMIDT,
BLAINE VICINITY, DIES

community near Markville has lost
another prominent citizen, man who
had much to do with the develop
ment of Blaine settlement, a man
who was we'll known over the county,
and a man whose merit equalled his
reputation.
Mr.. Goldschmidt was apparently in
good health until he contracted the
flu few weeks ago, when his de-
cline became marked. He was taken
to the Frederic hospital few weeks
ago, returning to his home January
&c. He was taken to the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. r. B. Bystrom,
where he had the care of a trained
nurse. He developed pneumonia from
which he died Feb. list, the end COM
ing peacefully at 5:35 a. m.
Capt. Goldschmidt was a man of
high ideals and dynamic energy. He
labored for all that was good in the
community, and was known for his
honesty and integrity. 1t is chal-
lenge to younger men to fill the va
cant place.
DOTH III Ucfmany.
Richard Goldschmidt was born in
the kingdom of Saxony, Germany,
March 9, 1859. and was 70 years, 10
months and % days old at the time
of his death. At the age Of ten years,
he emmigrated with his parents to
America, settling in the small village
of Andes, Delaware county, New York.
At the age of IA years he moved with
his parents to Sheboygan, Wis.
At the age of Is, Mr.. Goldschmidt
united with the Augustana Lutheran
church of Sheboygan.
Military Career.
In 1880 Mr.. Goldschmidt voluntarily
Joined the Evergreen Cadets who
later became part of the Wisconsin
National Guards. During his eigh-
teen years of military service he was
promoted at various times until he
attained the rank of captain. Dur
ing the Spanish American War in
1898 he was in command of Company
C End. Regiment Wis. Vol. Inf, serv-
ing with the expeditionary forces
sent to Porto Rico and Cuba.
On July 25, 1893, he was united in
holy wedlock to Miss Rosa Jensen of
Sheboygan, Wis. To this union were
born three children, viz, Martha
(Mrs. R. B. Bystrom), Frank and Her
man. The family came to the home
stead in Blaine, Burnett county, Wis
consin, in 1899, where Mr.. Gold
schmidt resided until his death. The
home overlooking the beautiful st.
Croix valley, stands as a landmark
in the community.
During his residence in Blaine, he
held the offices of town clerk, town
chairman and town treasurer at var
ious times. At the time of his death
he was president of the st. Croix Ma
tional Farm Loan association.
The departed is survived by
daughter, Mrs. r. B. Bystrom of Dan
bury, Wis, and Frank who lives on
the old home place. He also leaves
three granddaughter and a sister,
Mrs. Frank Zum Buttel of Sheboygan.
Brief services were conducted at the
home of Mrs. r. B. Bystrom at 1 p. m.
Saturday, Feb. 4. The remains were
then taken to the Zion Lutheran
church of Markville, where services
were conducted with the Rev. Hoorn
of Superior, Wis, in charge. The Rev.
Hoorn used the scripture passage,
Phil. 1:21 for the subject of his SER
mon. The choir sang, Lord I'm
Coming Home" and Nearer My God
to Thee"
Besides the relatives a large num-
Der of friends attended the last rites
for the deceased and the floral Offer
ings were large and most beautiful,
silent tributes of the esteem in which
he was held. Burial was made in
the family lot in Hillcrest cemetery
on Highway No. 35, Wisconsin, be-
side his beloved wife and son who
preceded him to the Silent City in
January 1929 and 1923 respectively.
The pallbearers were: Sander John
son. Aug. Holmstrom, Burr Chapman,
Werner Carlson, w. L. Jensen, and
Hans Sather.
The sympathy of the entire COM
munity goes out to the bereaved fam
lily.