Grace M. Gatschene

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• Name: Grace M. Wagner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177923

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WAGNER, Grace - Passed away suddenly at her residence, RR 1 Monkton on Wednesday January 3, 2007. She was born 91 years ago in New Hamburg, a daughter of the late Leo and Bertha (Schultz) Gatschene. Grace was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Monkton, a 4-H leader, LWML member and an Avon representative for over 40 years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, family gatherings and was blessed with a long healthy life. Beloved wife of the late Del Wagner who predeceased her in 1982. Loving mother of Ron and Joan of Elmira and their children, Randy (Melissa) and Rob (Joyanne), Karen and John Denstedt of Stratford and their children, Trevor (Joanne), Todd (Amanda) and Chad, Dennis and Liz of RR 1 Monkton and their children, David (Christina), Dale (Connie) and Stephanie. Also remembered by 12 great grandchildren; her sisters, Marjorie Pietraszko of Waterloo, Yvonne Schaeffer of Aurora; her brother, Gerry Gatschene of Kitchener and by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers and five sisters. Grace's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at Peebles Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood, on Friday January 5, 2007 (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Monkton on Saturday January 6, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Marvin Bublitz officiating. Interment will follow in Redeemer Lutheran Church Cemetery, Monkton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Monkton would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382.

The Record Jan 5 2007

Grace married Delton LaVerne "Del" Wagner 2 Nov 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Delton (son of Cecil Maurice Wagner and Ethel Mae Braun) was born 18 May 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1982, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery, Monkton, Elma Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80271
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Leo married Bertha Schultz 21 Oct 1912, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Bertha (daughter of John Schultz and Annie Woida) was born 16 Oct 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1980, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bertha Gatschene
• Name: Leo Gatschene
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179927
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator - factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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GATSCHENE, Bertha - At her residence, Heritage Hose, St. Jacobs, on Tuesday, April 15, 1980, Bertha Gatschene, age 87 years, formerly of 47 Willow St., Waterloo.

She was born in New Hamburg and a member of St. Michael's RC Church, Waterloo, the Catholic Women's League and the Carmel of St. Joseph's Guild.

Daughter of the late John and Anna Schultz; wife of the late Leo Gatschene; mother of Clarence and Gerald, both of Kitchener, Richard of waterloo, grace (Mrs. Delton Wagner) of Moncton, Ont., Ruth (Mrs. Lloyd LaCombe), Marjorie (Mrs. Adam Pietraszko), Teresa (Mrs. Harold Boehmer), all of Waterloo, Elvira (Mrs. Roy Ueberschlag), Mrs. Eleanor Reck, Mrs. Marcella Litwiller, all of Kitchener, Yvonne (Mrs. Jack Schaefer) of Aurora; sister of Herman of Stratford; also survived by 29 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren, predeceased by one brother, six sisters, two grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Rested at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. South, Waterloo, for the parish prayers Thursday at 8 pm. Prayers Friday at 10:30 am, followed by the funeral mass at St. Michael's RC Church, Waterloo, Friday at 11 am. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener.

Elmira Signet Apr 23 1980 pg 15

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80269
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, House Building
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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There died at Josephburg on Thursday last Mrs. Jos. Gatschene, aged 40 years, under specially sad circumstances. She was born at St. Agatha, and was married to Mr. Gatschene some 14 years ago. They had a family of six children, but four of the died within the past year or so, two of them passing away last month. Although Amr. Gatschene had an unusually strong constitution she broke down under her great affliction and it has been known for some time that her end was near. The interment took palce at St. Agatha.

Wellesley Maple Leaf Feb 7 1901 pg 5

Joseph married Agnes Strub 20 Nov 1888, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Francois Joseph "Joseph" Strub and Fredericka Agnes Fischer) was born 1861, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1901, Josephburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Gatschene
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59204
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1888, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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There died at Josephburg on Thursday last Mrs. Jos. Gatschene, aged 40 years, under specially sad circumstances. She was born at St. Agatha, and was married to Mr. Gatschene some 14 years ago. They had a family of six children, but four of the died within the past year or so, two of them passing away last month. Although Mrs. Gatschene had an unusually strong constitution she broke down under her great affliction and it has been known for some time that her end was near. The interment took palce at St. Agatha.

Wellesley Maple Leaf Feb 7 1901 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179924
• Birth: 15 Oct 1839, , Germany
• Immigration: 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1878
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Railroad Section Man
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ??
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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Death of Mr. John Schultz - An old and highly respected resident of the village passed away on Sunday last in the person of Mr. John Schultz at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 1 day. He had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Schultz was born in Germany and had been a resident of New Hamburg for about forty years. He was a faithful adherent of the R. C. church. The late Mr. Schultz was married at St. Agatha to Anna Voida; who survives him besides two sons and five daughters, namely: Mrs. George Herringer, Preston; Mrs. E. Migliarini, Mrs. Joseph Benninger and Mrs. Leo Gatschene, New Hamburg; August of Kitchener, and Herman and Mrs. Andrew Gatschene, of Stratford. The funeral took place on Wednesday forenoon from his late home on Waterloo street to the R. C. church and cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, June 25, 1920

John — Annie Woida. Annie was born 17 Oct 1845, , Germany; died 16 May 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Holy Family Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Schultz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179925
• Immigration: 1850, , Canada
• Birth: 29 Sep 1852, , Germany
• Immigration: 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of Mrs. John Schultz

The death occurred of an old and esteemed resident of New Hamburg in the person of Anna Voida, widow of the late John Schultz, who passed away last Friday at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 17 days. She suffered a fracture of the hip about two years ago and had since been confined to her home. An attack of pneumonia of a week's duration was the immediate cause of her death. The late Mrs. Schultz was a native of Germany and came to this country in her youth. For the past fifty years she was a resident of New Hamburg and through her kind womanly qualities endeared herself to a large circle of friends. She was a devout adherent of the R. C. Church where she worshipped throughout her whole life. Her husband predeceased her about twenty years ago, but she leaves two sons, August of Kitchener, Herman of Stratford, and four daughters, Mrs. Herringer of Waterloo, Mrs. Andrew Gatschene, Stratford. Mrs. Leo Gatschene, Kitchener, and Mrs. Katie Benninger, New Hamburg. The funeral was held on Monday forenoon from her late home to the R. C. church and cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, May 23, 1930

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31052

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Joseph is reportedly born in Altkirsch, Alsace, France, documentation needed.

Joseph married Magdalena Schneider 9 Nov 1852, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Anthony Schneider and Barbara Fritz) was born 1 Jan 1832, , , France; died 19 Apr 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Gatschene
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239762
• Immigration: 1839, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1850, , Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190033526
• Public Office: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Justice of the Peace
• Name: Joseph J. P. Strub
• Residence: Wilmot Township - Concession North of Bleam's Road Lot 04, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59199
• Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Elected Office: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor Wilmot Township
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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AGED WATERLOO COUNTY PIONEER PASSES AWAY

Funeral of the late Joseph Strub took place in St. Agatha.

One of Waterloo County's pioneer farmers was laid to rest at St. Agatha on Thursday morning in the person of Joseph Strub, who passed away at his residence. in the village of St. Clements on Monday. The funeral service it held 10 o'clock, at the Roman Catholic Church, interment taking place at the village cemetery. Rev. John Fehrenbach conducted the obsequies in the presence of many relatives and friends from the immediate vicinity and from Berlin and Waterloo, a community in which the aged and venerable tiller of the soil was well-known and highly respected. Six grandsons bore the remains to their last resting-place.

Joseph Strub was in his 87th year. When as a boy he emigrated to Canada from Germany with his parents, their first home being in Waterloo: Later the father engaged in farming on a site half-a-mile east of St. Agatha. Joseph Strub subsequently engaged in teaching in Wilmot township and following the death of his father became one of the most successful farmers in that community. He was a thriving spirit in the public affairs of Wilmot's early days. In 1868 he commenced a seven-year term as municipal councillor and,.also the municipality's tax-collector for fourteen years. He was also a director of the Wilmot Agricultural Society and in 1875 was appointed a Justice of the Peace. For the past twenty years he had lived retired on the old homestead. His declining years he spent at:his late home in St. Clements.

Of a family of ten children, six survive. They are Peter, Berlin; David and Joseph, Hamilton; Henry, St. Agatha; Mrs. J. Hartman, Zurich and Mrs. F. Helm, St. Clements; all of whom were in attendance at the last sad rites. The deceased's remaining descendants number fifty-one grandchildren and thirty-seven great grandchildren, His wife predeceased him eleven years.

The Berlin Daily Telegraph. Friday. February 11,1916 - page 4.

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Joseph Strub.

About a half mile east of the village in the home of this venerable and well known citizen now retired to enjoy the fruits of long years of busy toil during which he also has experienced some of the rough side of life. He was born in Alsace, Germany, on August 22nd, 1829. When he was about three years. of age his parents emigrated to Canada, their first abiding place being in Waterloo where they remained a year. That town then only contained D? Snider's store and the mill, from the latter to Hoffman's factory being cedar thicket. The father came to the present site of the home of the subject of this sketch, then a partially unexplored wilderness,it 1833. Here he began a clearing, the first trees felled being used in building a cabin for his family.

The young people of pleasure today will probably think the truth incredible when the writer recounts some of the hardships endured by this worthy pioneer and his wife in their struggle for a home in the woods. The year previous to this the father had been working by the day for Jacob Bricker, the Burkholders and others in Waterloo. During the first year of their struggle for existence in their wilderness home they would rise at three and four o'clock in the morning and walk to Waterloo, put in an honest day's work and then return home in the evening to toil until near midnight among the burning log heaps of the clearing. Frequently during the sugar-making season the mother would take 30 or 40 pounds of sugar upon her head and walk to Waterloo where she would dispose of it for three cents a pound in trade. Such were the early experiences of these patrons of toil, of which there are a number of witnesses at present living in Waterloo. The father died Dec. 27. 1880, aged 77 years, 8 months and 14 days. The mother followed him on July 24, 1891, aged 88 years, 5 months and 14 days. They had only two children, Joseph the subject of this sketch and the late Mrs. Michael Hergott.

Joseph had his first experience for himself after leaving the family circle, as clerk in the store of one William Charlton, a Scotchman, of Waterloo He was then about sixteen years of age and remained about a year. After that he followed school teaching, his first school being at St. Agatha, then in Preston and latterly in Wellesley village. He was married in 1850 to Miss Frederica, daughter of the late Philip Fisher, of near Strasburg, this county. They had eleven children, two bring deceased They also experienced many hardships. After marriage Mr. Strub worked three or four years as a carperter, and then returned to the old home stead where he remained until the death of his father and where he now resides a retired life enjoying with bis wife the fruits of their many years of patient toil and hardships. Their son Eugene is working the farm. The residence is a commodious stone structure and was erected in 1850. The farm contains 108 acres and is a choice tract of land on the Erb's road about six miles west of Berlin.

Mr. Strub was elected a member of the Wilmot Township Council in 1868, which office be held for seven years. For fourteen years he was collector of the township. From both offices he retired with an honorable record. In 1875 he was appointed a Justice of the Peace, an office he still occupies. He was for six years a director of the Wilmot Township Agricultural Society. In his younger days he was a Tory, btt for the past twenty-three or four years he has staunchly espoused the principles of the Reform party. Having been identified with this section both as a farmer and in an official capacity he rests in peace and contentment with the congratulations of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, forty-five grand-children and two great grand- children.

His amiable wife, who has been his constant helpmate in all his years of toil, was born in Baden, Germany, Oct 11, 1830. Her parents moved to Canada in 1834 and settled between Hamilton and Dundas on a farm upon which was located the well known half way house. In 1844 the family moved to Strasburg where their father died in April 1869, aged 68 years.

H. N.

Waterloo County Chronicle 20 Oct 1898, p. 3


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Pioneer Farmer Laid To Rest

One of Waterloo County's pioneer farmers was laid to rest at St. Agatha on Thursday morning in the person of Joseph Strub, who passed away at his home in the village of St. Clements on Monday. The funeral service was held at 10 o'clock at the Roman Catholic Church, interment taking place at the village cemetery. Rev. Jolm Fehrenbach, C.R., conducted the obseuies in the presence of many relatives and friends from the immediate vicinity, Berlin and Waterloc, a community in which the aged and venerable tiller of the soil was well known and highly respected. Six grandsons bore the remains to their last resting-place.

Joseph Strub was in his 87th year. When a boy he emigrated to Canada with his parents, their first home being in Waterloo. Later the father engaged in farming on a site half a mile rast of the village of St. Agatha. Joseph Strub subsequently engaged in teaching in Wilmot Township, Wellesley and Preston. Following the death of his father he occupied the old homestead and became one of Wilmot Township's most successful farmers. He was a moving spirit in the public affairs of Wilmot's early days. In 1868 he commenced a seven year term as Township Councillor and be was also the municipality's tax collector for fourteen years. As a Justice of the Peace and director of the Wilmot Agricultural Society he also served the community. For the past twenty years he had lived retired, his declining years being spent at his late home in St. Clements.
Of a family of ten children six survive him. They are Peter, Berlin: David and Joseph, Hamilton; Henry St. Agatba. Mrs. H. Hartman Zurich and Mrs. F. Helm, St. Clements, all of whom attended the last sad rites. The deceased's remaining descendants number fifty-one grand-children and thirty-seven great-grand-children. His wife predeceased him eleven years ago.

The Berlin News Record Fri, Feb 11, 1916 ·Page 7
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Joseph is reported to have been born in Obereschbach, France, documentation needed.

Francois — Fredericka Agnes Fischer. Fredericka (daughter of Philip Fischer and Caroline Wilhelm) was born 11 Oct 1830, Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany; died 11 Feb 1905, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fredericka Agnes Strub
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59200
• Immigration: 1835, , Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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DIED IN ST. CLEMENTS

The death of Mrs. Joseph Strub, Sr., at St. Clements, to took place on Saturday. She had attained the age of 74 years and 4 months and had been a sufferer for quiet a long time from dropsy. Her home for about a year has been at St. Clements and for mary years prior to that time she lived on a farrn near St. Agatha She was a Woman of lovable disposition., kind-hearted and charitable and held in high esteem by all who came in contact with her.,

She was the mother of Mrs. Jacob Wellheuser and Messrs. Peter and Joseph Strub, of Berlin. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. to the St. Agatha cemetery.

The Daily Telegraph. Berlin. Tuesday February, 14 1905, page 1.