LEO A. MEYER
(1898 - 1920)
MANITOWOC CO. MAN DROWNED
Word was received this afternoon of the death by drowning of Leo Meyer, son of Joseph N. Meyer of Francis Creek. The accident occurred at Mikana, Wisconsin, but no details have been learned.
He is a brother of Louis, John and Victor Meyer, all of this county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 28, 1920 p. 1
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Leo A. Meyer of Francis Creek, who lost his life at Mikana, dying of heart disease caused by a plunge into cold water as he was about to enjoy a swim, had been engaged in teaching at Mikana.
He was a young man of excellent character and exceptional ambition, and the sympathy for the bereaved parents and remaining members of the family is wide spread.
He was successful in the work he had chosen, and was under contract to return to the same position for another year. He was public spirited and it will be gratefully remembered by residents of Francis Creek that a few years ago when the old name was changed by the post office department to Axlyn, it was through his efforts that the old, well-known name of Francis Creek was retained.
Mr. Meyer leaves to mourn his loss his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Meyer, three brothers, John, Louis and Victor, all of Francis Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Jelinek of Manitowoc.
His sudden departure from this life has cast a gloom over the hearts of all who knew him well.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 3, 1920 P. 4
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The funeral of the late Leo A. Meyer was held at Francis Creek on Tuesday, June 2, Rev. Axtell of Manitowoc officiating.
The decedent was 22 years of age. He was born at Francis Creek on Jan. 15, 1898. He attended the public school there until he received a county diploma, then attended the graded school at Mishicot where he graduated from the ninth grade in 1914. He was a member of the graduating class of 1917, of the Manitowoc High School, and he then attended the Milwaukee Normal school where he finished his course in 1919. During the past year he was engaged in teaching at Mikana, Barron county, Wisconsin, and it was at a picnic on the closing day of school that he met his death while bathing with the pupils of his school in the lake on the shores of which the picnic was being held. The tragedy took place in the presence of a number of the patrons of the district. He was an excellent swimmer, and his death was due not to drowning, but to heart failure caused by the shock of the striking cold water.
Mr. Meyer was a young man of excellent Character and exceptional ambitions, and the sympathy for the bereaved parents and remaining members of the family is wide spread. He was successful in the work he had chosen, and was under contract to return to the same position for another year. He was public spirited, and it will be gratefully remembered by residents of Francis Creek that a few years ago when the old name was changed by the post office department to Axlyn, it was through his efforts that the old, well-known name of Francis Creek was retained.
Mr. Meyer leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Meyer, three brothers, John, Louis, and Victor, all of Francis Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Jelinek of Manitowoc.
His sudden departure from this life has cast a gloom over the hearts of all who knew him well, but his sorrowing friends have found an added blessing and comfort in the beautiful text, “Though I walk in the shadow of the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou are with me.”
Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, June 3, 1920
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Birchwood – On the day that Leo Meyer of Manitowoc, principal of the Mihane graded school, six miles from here had planned to start for his home to spend the summer vacation, his body was being shipped to Manitowoc for burial. The children of the Mihane school held a picnic at Hemlock Lake to celebrate the closing of school. Some of the children went in bathing and the principal went in to see that all were safe. He was seized with cramps and drowned in sight of the children.
Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis June 4, 1920
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(1898 - 1920)
MANITOWOC CO. MAN DROWNED
Word was received this afternoon of the death by drowning of Leo Meyer, son of Joseph N. Meyer of Francis Creek. The accident occurred at Mikana, Wisconsin, but no details have been learned.
He is a brother of Louis, John and Victor Meyer, all of this county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 28, 1920 p. 1
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Leo A. Meyer of Francis Creek, who lost his life at Mikana, dying of heart disease caused by a plunge into cold water as he was about to enjoy a swim, had been engaged in teaching at Mikana.
He was a young man of excellent character and exceptional ambition, and the sympathy for the bereaved parents and remaining members of the family is wide spread.
He was successful in the work he had chosen, and was under contract to return to the same position for another year. He was public spirited and it will be gratefully remembered by residents of Francis Creek that a few years ago when the old name was changed by the post office department to Axlyn, it was through his efforts that the old, well-known name of Francis Creek was retained.
Mr. Meyer leaves to mourn his loss his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Meyer, three brothers, John, Louis and Victor, all of Francis Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Jelinek of Manitowoc.
His sudden departure from this life has cast a gloom over the hearts of all who knew him well.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 3, 1920 P. 4
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The funeral of the late Leo A. Meyer was held at Francis Creek on Tuesday, June 2, Rev. Axtell of Manitowoc officiating.
The decedent was 22 years of age. He was born at Francis Creek on Jan. 15, 1898. He attended the public school there until he received a county diploma, then attended the graded school at Mishicot where he graduated from the ninth grade in 1914. He was a member of the graduating class of 1917, of the Manitowoc High School, and he then attended the Milwaukee Normal school where he finished his course in 1919. During the past year he was engaged in teaching at Mikana, Barron county, Wisconsin, and it was at a picnic on the closing day of school that he met his death while bathing with the pupils of his school in the lake on the shores of which the picnic was being held. The tragedy took place in the presence of a number of the patrons of the district. He was an excellent swimmer, and his death was due not to drowning, but to heart failure caused by the shock of the striking cold water.
Mr. Meyer was a young man of excellent Character and exceptional ambitions, and the sympathy for the bereaved parents and remaining members of the family is wide spread. He was successful in the work he had chosen, and was under contract to return to the same position for another year. He was public spirited, and it will be gratefully remembered by residents of Francis Creek that a few years ago when the old name was changed by the post office department to Axlyn, it was through his efforts that the old, well-known name of Francis Creek was retained.
Mr. Meyer leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Meyer, three brothers, John, Louis, and Victor, all of Francis Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Jelinek of Manitowoc.
His sudden departure from this life has cast a gloom over the hearts of all who knew him well, but his sorrowing friends have found an added blessing and comfort in the beautiful text, “Though I walk in the shadow of the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou are with me.”
Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, June 3, 1920
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Birchwood – On the day that Leo Meyer of Manitowoc, principal of the Mihane graded school, six miles from here had planned to start for his home to spend the summer vacation, his body was being shipped to Manitowoc for burial. The children of the Mihane school held a picnic at Hemlock Lake to celebrate the closing of school. Some of the children went in bathing and the principal went in to see that all were safe. He was seized with cramps and drowned in sight of the children.
Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis June 4, 1920
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LEO A. MEYER
(1898 - 1920)
MANITOWOC CO. MAN DROWNED
Word was received this afternoon of the death by drowning of Leo Meyer, son of Joseph N. Meyer of Francis Creek. The accident occurred at Mikana, Wisconsin, but no details have been learned.
He is a brother of Louis, John and Victor Meyer, all of this county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 28, 1920 p. 1
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Leo A. Meyer of Francis Creek, who lost his life at Mikana, dying of heart disease caused by a plunge into cold water as he was about to enjoy a swim, had been engaged in teaching at Mikana.
He was a young man of excellent character and exceptional ambition, and the sympathy for the bereaved parents and remaining members of the family is wide spread.
He was successful in the work he had chosen, and was under contract to return to the same position for another year. He was public spirited and it will be gratefully remembered by residents of Francis Creek that a few years ago when the old name was changed by the post office department to Axlyn, it was through his efforts that the old, well-known name of Francis Creek was retained.
Mr. Meyer leaves to mourn his loss his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Meyer, three brothers, John, Louis and Victor, all of Francis Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Jelinek of Manitowoc.
His sudden departure from this life has cast a gloom over the hearts of all who knew him well.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 3, 1920 P. 4
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The funeral of the late Leo A. Meyer was held at Francis Creek on Tuesday, June 2, Rev. Axtell of Manitowoc officiating.
The decedent was 22 years of age. He was born at Francis Creek on Jan. 15, 1898. He attended the public school there until he received a county diploma, then attended the graded school at Mishicot where he graduated from the ninth grade in 1914. He was a member of the graduating class of 1917, of the Manitowoc High School, and he then attended the Milwaukee Normal school where he finished his course in 1919. During the past year he was engaged in teaching at Mikana, Barron county, Wisconsin, and it was at a picnic on the closing day of school that he met his death while bathing with the pupils of his school in the lake on the shores of which the picnic was being held. The tragedy took place in the presence of a number of the patrons of the district. He was an excellent swimmer, and his death was due not to drowning, but to heart failure caused by the shock of the striking cold water.
Mr. Meyer was a young man of excellent Character and exceptional ambitions, and the sympathy for the bereaved parents and remaining members of the family is wide spread. He was successful in the work he had chosen, and was under contract to return to the same position for another year. He was public spirited, and it will be gratefully remembered by residents of Francis Creek that a few years ago when the old name was changed by the post office department to Axlyn, it was through his efforts that the old, well-known name of Francis Creek was retained.
Mr. Meyer leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Meyer, three brothers, John, Louis, and Victor, all of Francis Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Jelinek of Manitowoc.
His sudden departure from this life has cast a gloom over the hearts of all who knew him well, but his sorrowing friends have found an added blessing and comfort in the beautiful text, “Though I walk in the shadow of the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou are with me.”
Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, June 3, 1920
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Birchwood – On the day that Leo Meyer of Manitowoc, principal of the Mihane graded school, six miles from here had planned to start for his home to spend the summer vacation, his body was being shipped to Manitowoc for burial. The children of the Mihane school held a picnic at Hemlock Lake to celebrate the closing of school. Some of the children went in bathing and the principal went in to see that all were safe. He was seized with cramps and drowned in sight of the children.
Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis June 4, 1920
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(1898 - 1920)
MANITOWOC CO. MAN DROWNED
Word was received this afternoon of the death by drowning of Leo Meyer, son of Joseph N. Meyer of Francis Creek. The accident occurred at Mikana, Wisconsin, but no details have been learned.
He is a brother of Louis, John and Victor Meyer, all of this county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 28, 1920 p. 1
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Leo A. Meyer of Francis Creek, who lost his life at Mikana, dying of heart disease caused by a plunge into cold water as he was about to enjoy a swim, had been engaged in teaching at Mikana.
He was a young man of excellent character and exceptional ambition, and the sympathy for the bereaved parents and remaining members of the family is wide spread.
He was successful in the work he had chosen, and was under contract to return to the same position for another year. He was public spirited and it will be gratefully remembered by residents of Francis Creek that a few years ago when the old name was changed by the post office department to Axlyn, it was through his efforts that the old, well-known name of Francis Creek was retained.
Mr. Meyer leaves to mourn his loss his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Meyer, three brothers, John, Louis and Victor, all of Francis Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Jelinek of Manitowoc.
His sudden departure from this life has cast a gloom over the hearts of all who knew him well.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 3, 1920 P. 4
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The funeral of the late Leo A. Meyer was held at Francis Creek on Tuesday, June 2, Rev. Axtell of Manitowoc officiating.
The decedent was 22 years of age. He was born at Francis Creek on Jan. 15, 1898. He attended the public school there until he received a county diploma, then attended the graded school at Mishicot where he graduated from the ninth grade in 1914. He was a member of the graduating class of 1917, of the Manitowoc High School, and he then attended the Milwaukee Normal school where he finished his course in 1919. During the past year he was engaged in teaching at Mikana, Barron county, Wisconsin, and it was at a picnic on the closing day of school that he met his death while bathing with the pupils of his school in the lake on the shores of which the picnic was being held. The tragedy took place in the presence of a number of the patrons of the district. He was an excellent swimmer, and his death was due not to drowning, but to heart failure caused by the shock of the striking cold water.
Mr. Meyer was a young man of excellent Character and exceptional ambitions, and the sympathy for the bereaved parents and remaining members of the family is wide spread. He was successful in the work he had chosen, and was under contract to return to the same position for another year. He was public spirited, and it will be gratefully remembered by residents of Francis Creek that a few years ago when the old name was changed by the post office department to Axlyn, it was through his efforts that the old, well-known name of Francis Creek was retained.
Mr. Meyer leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Meyer, three brothers, John, Louis, and Victor, all of Francis Creek, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Jelinek of Manitowoc.
His sudden departure from this life has cast a gloom over the hearts of all who knew him well, but his sorrowing friends have found an added blessing and comfort in the beautiful text, “Though I walk in the shadow of the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou are with me.”
Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, June 3, 1920
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Birchwood – On the day that Leo Meyer of Manitowoc, principal of the Mihane graded school, six miles from here had planned to start for his home to spend the summer vacation, his body was being shipped to Manitowoc for burial. The children of the Mihane school held a picnic at Hemlock Lake to celebrate the closing of school. Some of the children went in bathing and the principal went in to see that all were safe. He was seized with cramps and drowned in sight of the children.
Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis June 4, 1920
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