Herman Mattes Plymouth Post February 21, 1914
Kiel—On Thursday morning word was received that Herman Mattes who lives near Collins between Manitowoc and Kiel had committed suicide by taking poison. Financial problems were ruled as the cause of the tragedy. He was the son of Philip Mattes of Town Schleswig and was married to the daughter of Henry Duecher(sic) for 15 years. His is survived by his wife and 5 small children.
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Herman Mattes, manager, secretary and stockholder in the Metallic Screen Company of Collins, is one of the enterprising young business men of that town. He was born in Schleswig, Manitowoc County, November 2, 1882, being the sixth in a family of seven children born to Philip Mattes. The latter was born in Germany, but came to the United States in young manhood, and settling in Wisconsin, married here. He lived until September 17, 1910, and was then seventy-one years of age.
After passing with credit through the public schools of his vicinity, Herman Mattes took a course in the Green Bay Business College, and when eighteen years began to earn his own livelihood. Owing to his business training he was able at that age to accept the position of bookkeeper for the J. B. Laun Lumber Company at Kiel, continuing as such three years. Having gained valuable experience, he, with his brother John, Carl Findelman and Otto Stoelting, established the Metallic Screen Company at Kiel. For a year the business was operated as a partnership, then a stock company was formed, and the plant was moved from Kiel to Collins, where it has since remained. Seventeen employees are kept busy in the plant, and the product is sold from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
In 1906, Mr. Mattes was married to Minnie Duecker, daughter of H. W. and Eliza (Stark) Duecker, natives of Manitowoc County. The father died May 8, 1911, aged fifty-three years, and his wife died before him on April 6 of the same year. Both are buried in the cemetery at Collins. Mrs. Mattes was the only child of her parents, and was born January 10, 1885. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mattes; Lillie, Lester, Philip and Henry, the last two being twins.
In politics, Mr. Mattes is a democrat, and is now serving his first term as justice of the peace, and in 1912 was elected town clerk. He and his family belong to the German Reformed Church of Collins. The people of Collins welcomed the removal of the screen plant to their town, for they realized the advantages accruing from such a movement, and during the six years it has been here under the efficient management of Mr. Mattes, the output has increased, and its economic value has been enhanced.
printed in the History of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Volume II which was published in 1912.
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COLLINS OFFICIAL ENDS LIFE WITH DOSE OF ROUGH ON RATS
Herman Matthes(sic), 35, and Father of Five, Says he took Poison with Intent to Commit Suicide
Herman Matthes, town clerk of Collins and a well known businessman, committed suicide last night by taking a quantity of rough on rats. Physicians who were called worked over Matthes for twelve hours but failed to save the man.
Matthes, conscious before his death, said that he had taken the poison with suicidal intent and had no regrets. He declared that he wanted to die but would give no reason for his act. Despondency due to worry over business matters is believed to have been responsible. Report of the death of Matthes was received by Coroner Falge from Dr. Fitzpolek of Collins and no inquest was deemed necessary. Matthes was found in his room late last night and the physicians reached his side in a short time, but too late to save him. Matthes was 35 years of age, married and the father of five children, all surviving. He was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at the offices of the Wire Screen Company at Collins and was elected town clerk last spring. He is said to have had an interest in the Wire Screen Company whose plant has not been in continuous operation lately.
Matthes was guardian of a $3000 estate for his children, which had been given them by his wife''s parents and had faied to comply with the law to file a report. Probate Judge Chloupek had made several requests for the report and Saturday Matthes' bondmen were here to confer with the court. It is said that Matthes later turned over securities he held to the bondsmen. It is also reported that Matthes had some trouble with the town affairs, though it is said that there is no shortage.
Matthes owned one of the finest country homes in the county, his wife inheriting the property, but it is said that only recently he had mortgaged the property for $3000. It is reported that he lost heavily on a business venture. Matthes was well known through-out the county and visited this city on frequent occasions.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Feb. 19, 1914
Contributor: Shari Milks
Kiel—On Thursday morning word was received that Herman Mattes who lives near Collins between Manitowoc and Kiel had committed suicide by taking poison. Financial problems were ruled as the cause of the tragedy. He was the son of Philip Mattes of Town Schleswig and was married to the daughter of Henry Duecher(sic) for 15 years. His is survived by his wife and 5 small children.
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Herman Mattes, manager, secretary and stockholder in the Metallic Screen Company of Collins, is one of the enterprising young business men of that town. He was born in Schleswig, Manitowoc County, November 2, 1882, being the sixth in a family of seven children born to Philip Mattes. The latter was born in Germany, but came to the United States in young manhood, and settling in Wisconsin, married here. He lived until September 17, 1910, and was then seventy-one years of age.
After passing with credit through the public schools of his vicinity, Herman Mattes took a course in the Green Bay Business College, and when eighteen years began to earn his own livelihood. Owing to his business training he was able at that age to accept the position of bookkeeper for the J. B. Laun Lumber Company at Kiel, continuing as such three years. Having gained valuable experience, he, with his brother John, Carl Findelman and Otto Stoelting, established the Metallic Screen Company at Kiel. For a year the business was operated as a partnership, then a stock company was formed, and the plant was moved from Kiel to Collins, where it has since remained. Seventeen employees are kept busy in the plant, and the product is sold from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
In 1906, Mr. Mattes was married to Minnie Duecker, daughter of H. W. and Eliza (Stark) Duecker, natives of Manitowoc County. The father died May 8, 1911, aged fifty-three years, and his wife died before him on April 6 of the same year. Both are buried in the cemetery at Collins. Mrs. Mattes was the only child of her parents, and was born January 10, 1885. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mattes; Lillie, Lester, Philip and Henry, the last two being twins.
In politics, Mr. Mattes is a democrat, and is now serving his first term as justice of the peace, and in 1912 was elected town clerk. He and his family belong to the German Reformed Church of Collins. The people of Collins welcomed the removal of the screen plant to their town, for they realized the advantages accruing from such a movement, and during the six years it has been here under the efficient management of Mr. Mattes, the output has increased, and its economic value has been enhanced.
printed in the History of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Volume II which was published in 1912.
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COLLINS OFFICIAL ENDS LIFE WITH DOSE OF ROUGH ON RATS
Herman Matthes(sic), 35, and Father of Five, Says he took Poison with Intent to Commit Suicide
Herman Matthes, town clerk of Collins and a well known businessman, committed suicide last night by taking a quantity of rough on rats. Physicians who were called worked over Matthes for twelve hours but failed to save the man.
Matthes, conscious before his death, said that he had taken the poison with suicidal intent and had no regrets. He declared that he wanted to die but would give no reason for his act. Despondency due to worry over business matters is believed to have been responsible. Report of the death of Matthes was received by Coroner Falge from Dr. Fitzpolek of Collins and no inquest was deemed necessary. Matthes was found in his room late last night and the physicians reached his side in a short time, but too late to save him. Matthes was 35 years of age, married and the father of five children, all surviving. He was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at the offices of the Wire Screen Company at Collins and was elected town clerk last spring. He is said to have had an interest in the Wire Screen Company whose plant has not been in continuous operation lately.
Matthes was guardian of a $3000 estate for his children, which had been given them by his wife''s parents and had faied to comply with the law to file a report. Probate Judge Chloupek had made several requests for the report and Saturday Matthes' bondmen were here to confer with the court. It is said that Matthes later turned over securities he held to the bondsmen. It is also reported that Matthes had some trouble with the town affairs, though it is said that there is no shortage.
Matthes owned one of the finest country homes in the county, his wife inheriting the property, but it is said that only recently he had mortgaged the property for $3000. It is reported that he lost heavily on a business venture. Matthes was well known through-out the county and visited this city on frequent occasions.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Feb. 19, 1914
Contributor: Shari Milks
Herman Mattes Plymouth Post February 21, 1914
Kiel—On Thursday morning word was received that Herman Mattes who lives near Collins between Manitowoc and Kiel had committed suicide by taking poison. Financial problems were ruled as the cause of the tragedy. He was the son of Philip Mattes of Town Schleswig and was married to the daughter of Henry Duecher(sic) for 15 years. His is survived by his wife and 5 small children.
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Herman Mattes, manager, secretary and stockholder in the Metallic Screen Company of Collins, is one of the enterprising young business men of that town. He was born in Schleswig, Manitowoc County, November 2, 1882, being the sixth in a family of seven children born to Philip Mattes. The latter was born in Germany, but came to the United States in young manhood, and settling in Wisconsin, married here. He lived until September 17, 1910, and was then seventy-one years of age.
After passing with credit through the public schools of his vicinity, Herman Mattes took a course in the Green Bay Business College, and when eighteen years began to earn his own livelihood. Owing to his business training he was able at that age to accept the position of bookkeeper for the J. B. Laun Lumber Company at Kiel, continuing as such three years. Having gained valuable experience, he, with his brother John, Carl Findelman and Otto Stoelting, established the Metallic Screen Company at Kiel. For a year the business was operated as a partnership, then a stock company was formed, and the plant was moved from Kiel to Collins, where it has since remained. Seventeen employees are kept busy in the plant, and the product is sold from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
In 1906, Mr. Mattes was married to Minnie Duecker, daughter of H. W. and Eliza (Stark) Duecker, natives of Manitowoc County. The father died May 8, 1911, aged fifty-three years, and his wife died before him on April 6 of the same year. Both are buried in the cemetery at Collins. Mrs. Mattes was the only child of her parents, and was born January 10, 1885. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mattes; Lillie, Lester, Philip and Henry, the last two being twins.
In politics, Mr. Mattes is a democrat, and is now serving his first term as justice of the peace, and in 1912 was elected town clerk. He and his family belong to the German Reformed Church of Collins. The people of Collins welcomed the removal of the screen plant to their town, for they realized the advantages accruing from such a movement, and during the six years it has been here under the efficient management of Mr. Mattes, the output has increased, and its economic value has been enhanced.
printed in the History of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Volume II which was published in 1912.
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COLLINS OFFICIAL ENDS LIFE WITH DOSE OF ROUGH ON RATS
Herman Matthes(sic), 35, and Father of Five, Says he took Poison with Intent to Commit Suicide
Herman Matthes, town clerk of Collins and a well known businessman, committed suicide last night by taking a quantity of rough on rats. Physicians who were called worked over Matthes for twelve hours but failed to save the man.
Matthes, conscious before his death, said that he had taken the poison with suicidal intent and had no regrets. He declared that he wanted to die but would give no reason for his act. Despondency due to worry over business matters is believed to have been responsible. Report of the death of Matthes was received by Coroner Falge from Dr. Fitzpolek of Collins and no inquest was deemed necessary. Matthes was found in his room late last night and the physicians reached his side in a short time, but too late to save him. Matthes was 35 years of age, married and the father of five children, all surviving. He was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at the offices of the Wire Screen Company at Collins and was elected town clerk last spring. He is said to have had an interest in the Wire Screen Company whose plant has not been in continuous operation lately.
Matthes was guardian of a $3000 estate for his children, which had been given them by his wife''s parents and had faied to comply with the law to file a report. Probate Judge Chloupek had made several requests for the report and Saturday Matthes' bondmen were here to confer with the court. It is said that Matthes later turned over securities he held to the bondsmen. It is also reported that Matthes had some trouble with the town affairs, though it is said that there is no shortage.
Matthes owned one of the finest country homes in the county, his wife inheriting the property, but it is said that only recently he had mortgaged the property for $3000. It is reported that he lost heavily on a business venture. Matthes was well known through-out the county and visited this city on frequent occasions.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Feb. 19, 1914
Contributor: Shari Milks
Kiel—On Thursday morning word was received that Herman Mattes who lives near Collins between Manitowoc and Kiel had committed suicide by taking poison. Financial problems were ruled as the cause of the tragedy. He was the son of Philip Mattes of Town Schleswig and was married to the daughter of Henry Duecher(sic) for 15 years. His is survived by his wife and 5 small children.
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Herman Mattes, manager, secretary and stockholder in the Metallic Screen Company of Collins, is one of the enterprising young business men of that town. He was born in Schleswig, Manitowoc County, November 2, 1882, being the sixth in a family of seven children born to Philip Mattes. The latter was born in Germany, but came to the United States in young manhood, and settling in Wisconsin, married here. He lived until September 17, 1910, and was then seventy-one years of age.
After passing with credit through the public schools of his vicinity, Herman Mattes took a course in the Green Bay Business College, and when eighteen years began to earn his own livelihood. Owing to his business training he was able at that age to accept the position of bookkeeper for the J. B. Laun Lumber Company at Kiel, continuing as such three years. Having gained valuable experience, he, with his brother John, Carl Findelman and Otto Stoelting, established the Metallic Screen Company at Kiel. For a year the business was operated as a partnership, then a stock company was formed, and the plant was moved from Kiel to Collins, where it has since remained. Seventeen employees are kept busy in the plant, and the product is sold from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
In 1906, Mr. Mattes was married to Minnie Duecker, daughter of H. W. and Eliza (Stark) Duecker, natives of Manitowoc County. The father died May 8, 1911, aged fifty-three years, and his wife died before him on April 6 of the same year. Both are buried in the cemetery at Collins. Mrs. Mattes was the only child of her parents, and was born January 10, 1885. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mattes; Lillie, Lester, Philip and Henry, the last two being twins.
In politics, Mr. Mattes is a democrat, and is now serving his first term as justice of the peace, and in 1912 was elected town clerk. He and his family belong to the German Reformed Church of Collins. The people of Collins welcomed the removal of the screen plant to their town, for they realized the advantages accruing from such a movement, and during the six years it has been here under the efficient management of Mr. Mattes, the output has increased, and its economic value has been enhanced.
printed in the History of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Volume II which was published in 1912.
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COLLINS OFFICIAL ENDS LIFE WITH DOSE OF ROUGH ON RATS
Herman Matthes(sic), 35, and Father of Five, Says he took Poison with Intent to Commit Suicide
Herman Matthes, town clerk of Collins and a well known businessman, committed suicide last night by taking a quantity of rough on rats. Physicians who were called worked over Matthes for twelve hours but failed to save the man.
Matthes, conscious before his death, said that he had taken the poison with suicidal intent and had no regrets. He declared that he wanted to die but would give no reason for his act. Despondency due to worry over business matters is believed to have been responsible. Report of the death of Matthes was received by Coroner Falge from Dr. Fitzpolek of Collins and no inquest was deemed necessary. Matthes was found in his room late last night and the physicians reached his side in a short time, but too late to save him. Matthes was 35 years of age, married and the father of five children, all surviving. He was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at the offices of the Wire Screen Company at Collins and was elected town clerk last spring. He is said to have had an interest in the Wire Screen Company whose plant has not been in continuous operation lately.
Matthes was guardian of a $3000 estate for his children, which had been given them by his wife''s parents and had faied to comply with the law to file a report. Probate Judge Chloupek had made several requests for the report and Saturday Matthes' bondmen were here to confer with the court. It is said that Matthes later turned over securities he held to the bondsmen. It is also reported that Matthes had some trouble with the town affairs, though it is said that there is no shortage.
Matthes owned one of the finest country homes in the county, his wife inheriting the property, but it is said that only recently he had mortgaged the property for $3000. It is reported that he lost heavily on a business venture. Matthes was well known through-out the county and visited this city on frequent occasions.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Feb. 19, 1914
Contributor: Shari Milks
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