Today we have the sad duty to report the death of one of the most beloved citizens of Mayville, namely that of the master butcher, Conrad Faust, who early this morning, at 12:45 a.m., was taken from his family, by unrelenting death. Born April 10, 1849 in Hesse-Nassau, Germany, the deceased came to America as an 18 year old youth in 1867, settling first in Woodland, Indiana and from there, after a short stay, he came to Milwaukee, where he was a butcher for many years. On February 23, 1875, Mr. Faust married his surviving wife, Anna, nee Muehle in Mayville; three children are also left behind, one son, Heinrich Faust, as well as two daughters, Alma, the wife of Herman F. Maston and Irma, the wife of Wilhelm Hillen. The deceased was an upright German with an honorable disposition, who because of his honesty and open heartedness, gained many friends and not a single enemy. He was an unusually strong man, until a few weeks before his death. He was visited by a throat ailment three months ago; his esophagus became narrowed by a growth causing difficulty swallowing; slowly he began to weaken. Medical help was of no avail and early this morning death appeared. The deceased was a member of the Turner Society since arrival in Mayville and for many years an honored member of that organization. Originating at the house of mourning Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., services will take place at the Turner Hall, where John Herberg will deliver a eulogy. The body will be placed to final rest on Graceland Cemetery. To the deeply grieving family and relatives we express our heart felt sympathy.
Dodge County Pionier November 8, 1907 (Translated from the German)
Last Sunday afternoon, the funeral of butcher Conrad Faust, who died early in the morning on Friday, was held at 2 o'clock, with the greatest showing of sympathy ever seen. All of Mayville and others from near here came to attend the rites for this well liked man. Countless expressions of deep sympathy were given to the family. The large hall of the gymnasium was not large enough to hold all the mourners. Dr. Hans H. Forkmann and John Herberg and several other citizens took the body to the Graceland Cemetery, where it then lay under a hill of flowers. May he rest in peace and may the earth cover him lightly.
Dodge County Pionier November 12, 1907 (Translated from the German)
After an illness of three month's duration, Mr. Conrad Faust of this city answered the "Home at Last" bugle call on Friday morning at 1:15 o'clock. Amid the silence of the night came the summons, and his spirit answered to the bivouac on the eternal camping grounds that surround our lives. The end was as peaceful as the close of a beautiful summer day, when daylight fades into night with increasing loveliness.
It was the writer's good fortune to have known him long and well, and we only knew him to esteem him more highly as the years passed by.
He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. His devotion to his family and his kindness to all, will long linger as a fragrant memory in the home which death has now darkened. Though he is gone his record has been made and will remain as a lasting treasure.
Conrad Faust was born April 10th, 1849 in Hessen Nassau, Germany, thus running his course of life to 58 years and 7 months. In 1867, when 18 years of age he embarked for America, and settled first in Woodland, Indiana. Later he went to Kansas, and from there he went to Milwaukee, where he stayed for sometime, and where he was employed as a butcher. From there he came to this city and then moved to Leroy, where he stayed for about a year, when he again moved to Mayville, which was his home up to the time of his death. February 23, 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Muhle. This union was blest with three children, two daughters and one son. They are Alma, Mrs. Herman Matson, Irma, Mrs. Wm. Hillen, and Henry, who is still at home and interested in the large butcher-business which the deceased conducted here.
About three months ago, he complained slightly of a difficulty when trying to swallow. This however was to him as nothing, and not until a few weeks ago, did the awfulness of his illness become evident to him and his family. He visited specialists at Milwaukee and Chicago, but all the skill of medical science could do naught for him, so he resigned himself to the inevitable, and calmly awaited the Messenger of Death.
The funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Turner Hall, where Mr. John Herberg, a life-long friend of the deceased rendered a touching eulogy on the life of his departed friend. Mr. H. H. Forkmann, in behalf of the Turn Verein, also spoke feeling on the life of the deceased, and placed a wreath of flowers on the coffin of their fellow-member. The Misses Derge and Ruedebusch, and Mrs. H. H. Forkmann rendered a beautiful funeral march on the piano, cello and violin. A large concourse of friends, the Calumet Club, and the Turn Verein, of which the deceased was an honored member for many years, followed the remains to Graceland Cemetery, where they were gently laid to rest. The floral offerings were beautiful and very numerous. The Teutonia Maennerchor rendered several beautiful funeral songs both at the hall and at the grave.
To the bereaved wife and children we extend our sympathy. Tho they now mourn the loss of their dead, there is still that comfort that there is no cloud so dark that there is no light behind, no sorrow so poignant that there is not a balm for the wound it inflicts.
Mayville News November 12, 1907
Dodge County Pionier November 8, 1907 (Translated from the German)
Last Sunday afternoon, the funeral of butcher Conrad Faust, who died early in the morning on Friday, was held at 2 o'clock, with the greatest showing of sympathy ever seen. All of Mayville and others from near here came to attend the rites for this well liked man. Countless expressions of deep sympathy were given to the family. The large hall of the gymnasium was not large enough to hold all the mourners. Dr. Hans H. Forkmann and John Herberg and several other citizens took the body to the Graceland Cemetery, where it then lay under a hill of flowers. May he rest in peace and may the earth cover him lightly.
Dodge County Pionier November 12, 1907 (Translated from the German)
After an illness of three month's duration, Mr. Conrad Faust of this city answered the "Home at Last" bugle call on Friday morning at 1:15 o'clock. Amid the silence of the night came the summons, and his spirit answered to the bivouac on the eternal camping grounds that surround our lives. The end was as peaceful as the close of a beautiful summer day, when daylight fades into night with increasing loveliness.
It was the writer's good fortune to have known him long and well, and we only knew him to esteem him more highly as the years passed by.
He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. His devotion to his family and his kindness to all, will long linger as a fragrant memory in the home which death has now darkened. Though he is gone his record has been made and will remain as a lasting treasure.
Conrad Faust was born April 10th, 1849 in Hessen Nassau, Germany, thus running his course of life to 58 years and 7 months. In 1867, when 18 years of age he embarked for America, and settled first in Woodland, Indiana. Later he went to Kansas, and from there he went to Milwaukee, where he stayed for sometime, and where he was employed as a butcher. From there he came to this city and then moved to Leroy, where he stayed for about a year, when he again moved to Mayville, which was his home up to the time of his death. February 23, 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Muhle. This union was blest with three children, two daughters and one son. They are Alma, Mrs. Herman Matson, Irma, Mrs. Wm. Hillen, and Henry, who is still at home and interested in the large butcher-business which the deceased conducted here.
About three months ago, he complained slightly of a difficulty when trying to swallow. This however was to him as nothing, and not until a few weeks ago, did the awfulness of his illness become evident to him and his family. He visited specialists at Milwaukee and Chicago, but all the skill of medical science could do naught for him, so he resigned himself to the inevitable, and calmly awaited the Messenger of Death.
The funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Turner Hall, where Mr. John Herberg, a life-long friend of the deceased rendered a touching eulogy on the life of his departed friend. Mr. H. H. Forkmann, in behalf of the Turn Verein, also spoke feeling on the life of the deceased, and placed a wreath of flowers on the coffin of their fellow-member. The Misses Derge and Ruedebusch, and Mrs. H. H. Forkmann rendered a beautiful funeral march on the piano, cello and violin. A large concourse of friends, the Calumet Club, and the Turn Verein, of which the deceased was an honored member for many years, followed the remains to Graceland Cemetery, where they were gently laid to rest. The floral offerings were beautiful and very numerous. The Teutonia Maennerchor rendered several beautiful funeral songs both at the hall and at the grave.
To the bereaved wife and children we extend our sympathy. Tho they now mourn the loss of their dead, there is still that comfort that there is no cloud so dark that there is no light behind, no sorrow so poignant that there is not a balm for the wound it inflicts.
Mayville News November 12, 1907
Today we have the sad duty to report the death of one of the most beloved citizens of Mayville, namely that of the master butcher, Conrad Faust, who early this morning, at 12:45 a.m., was taken from his family, by unrelenting death. Born April 10, 1849 in Hesse-Nassau, Germany, the deceased came to America as an 18 year old youth in 1867, settling first in Woodland, Indiana and from there, after a short stay, he came to Milwaukee, where he was a butcher for many years. On February 23, 1875, Mr. Faust married his surviving wife, Anna, nee Muehle in Mayville; three children are also left behind, one son, Heinrich Faust, as well as two daughters, Alma, the wife of Herman F. Maston and Irma, the wife of Wilhelm Hillen. The deceased was an upright German with an honorable disposition, who because of his honesty and open heartedness, gained many friends and not a single enemy. He was an unusually strong man, until a few weeks before his death. He was visited by a throat ailment three months ago; his esophagus became narrowed by a growth causing difficulty swallowing; slowly he began to weaken. Medical help was of no avail and early this morning death appeared. The deceased was a member of the Turner Society since arrival in Mayville and for many years an honored member of that organization. Originating at the house of mourning Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., services will take place at the Turner Hall, where John Herberg will deliver a eulogy. The body will be placed to final rest on Graceland Cemetery. To the deeply grieving family and relatives we express our heart felt sympathy.
Dodge County Pionier November 8, 1907 (Translated from the German)
Last Sunday afternoon, the funeral of butcher Conrad Faust, who died early in the morning on Friday, was held at 2 o'clock, with the greatest showing of sympathy ever seen. All of Mayville and others from near here came to attend the rites for this well liked man. Countless expressions of deep sympathy were given to the family. The large hall of the gymnasium was not large enough to hold all the mourners. Dr. Hans H. Forkmann and John Herberg and several other citizens took the body to the Graceland Cemetery, where it then lay under a hill of flowers. May he rest in peace and may the earth cover him lightly.
Dodge County Pionier November 12, 1907 (Translated from the German)
After an illness of three month's duration, Mr. Conrad Faust of this city answered the "Home at Last" bugle call on Friday morning at 1:15 o'clock. Amid the silence of the night came the summons, and his spirit answered to the bivouac on the eternal camping grounds that surround our lives. The end was as peaceful as the close of a beautiful summer day, when daylight fades into night with increasing loveliness.
It was the writer's good fortune to have known him long and well, and we only knew him to esteem him more highly as the years passed by.
He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. His devotion to his family and his kindness to all, will long linger as a fragrant memory in the home which death has now darkened. Though he is gone his record has been made and will remain as a lasting treasure.
Conrad Faust was born April 10th, 1849 in Hessen Nassau, Germany, thus running his course of life to 58 years and 7 months. In 1867, when 18 years of age he embarked for America, and settled first in Woodland, Indiana. Later he went to Kansas, and from there he went to Milwaukee, where he stayed for sometime, and where he was employed as a butcher. From there he came to this city and then moved to Leroy, where he stayed for about a year, when he again moved to Mayville, which was his home up to the time of his death. February 23, 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Muhle. This union was blest with three children, two daughters and one son. They are Alma, Mrs. Herman Matson, Irma, Mrs. Wm. Hillen, and Henry, who is still at home and interested in the large butcher-business which the deceased conducted here.
About three months ago, he complained slightly of a difficulty when trying to swallow. This however was to him as nothing, and not until a few weeks ago, did the awfulness of his illness become evident to him and his family. He visited specialists at Milwaukee and Chicago, but all the skill of medical science could do naught for him, so he resigned himself to the inevitable, and calmly awaited the Messenger of Death.
The funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Turner Hall, where Mr. John Herberg, a life-long friend of the deceased rendered a touching eulogy on the life of his departed friend. Mr. H. H. Forkmann, in behalf of the Turn Verein, also spoke feeling on the life of the deceased, and placed a wreath of flowers on the coffin of their fellow-member. The Misses Derge and Ruedebusch, and Mrs. H. H. Forkmann rendered a beautiful funeral march on the piano, cello and violin. A large concourse of friends, the Calumet Club, and the Turn Verein, of which the deceased was an honored member for many years, followed the remains to Graceland Cemetery, where they were gently laid to rest. The floral offerings were beautiful and very numerous. The Teutonia Maennerchor rendered several beautiful funeral songs both at the hall and at the grave.
To the bereaved wife and children we extend our sympathy. Tho they now mourn the loss of their dead, there is still that comfort that there is no cloud so dark that there is no light behind, no sorrow so poignant that there is not a balm for the wound it inflicts.
Mayville News November 12, 1907
Dodge County Pionier November 8, 1907 (Translated from the German)
Last Sunday afternoon, the funeral of butcher Conrad Faust, who died early in the morning on Friday, was held at 2 o'clock, with the greatest showing of sympathy ever seen. All of Mayville and others from near here came to attend the rites for this well liked man. Countless expressions of deep sympathy were given to the family. The large hall of the gymnasium was not large enough to hold all the mourners. Dr. Hans H. Forkmann and John Herberg and several other citizens took the body to the Graceland Cemetery, where it then lay under a hill of flowers. May he rest in peace and may the earth cover him lightly.
Dodge County Pionier November 12, 1907 (Translated from the German)
After an illness of three month's duration, Mr. Conrad Faust of this city answered the "Home at Last" bugle call on Friday morning at 1:15 o'clock. Amid the silence of the night came the summons, and his spirit answered to the bivouac on the eternal camping grounds that surround our lives. The end was as peaceful as the close of a beautiful summer day, when daylight fades into night with increasing loveliness.
It was the writer's good fortune to have known him long and well, and we only knew him to esteem him more highly as the years passed by.
He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. His devotion to his family and his kindness to all, will long linger as a fragrant memory in the home which death has now darkened. Though he is gone his record has been made and will remain as a lasting treasure.
Conrad Faust was born April 10th, 1849 in Hessen Nassau, Germany, thus running his course of life to 58 years and 7 months. In 1867, when 18 years of age he embarked for America, and settled first in Woodland, Indiana. Later he went to Kansas, and from there he went to Milwaukee, where he stayed for sometime, and where he was employed as a butcher. From there he came to this city and then moved to Leroy, where he stayed for about a year, when he again moved to Mayville, which was his home up to the time of his death. February 23, 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Muhle. This union was blest with three children, two daughters and one son. They are Alma, Mrs. Herman Matson, Irma, Mrs. Wm. Hillen, and Henry, who is still at home and interested in the large butcher-business which the deceased conducted here.
About three months ago, he complained slightly of a difficulty when trying to swallow. This however was to him as nothing, and not until a few weeks ago, did the awfulness of his illness become evident to him and his family. He visited specialists at Milwaukee and Chicago, but all the skill of medical science could do naught for him, so he resigned himself to the inevitable, and calmly awaited the Messenger of Death.
The funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Turner Hall, where Mr. John Herberg, a life-long friend of the deceased rendered a touching eulogy on the life of his departed friend. Mr. H. H. Forkmann, in behalf of the Turn Verein, also spoke feeling on the life of the deceased, and placed a wreath of flowers on the coffin of their fellow-member. The Misses Derge and Ruedebusch, and Mrs. H. H. Forkmann rendered a beautiful funeral march on the piano, cello and violin. A large concourse of friends, the Calumet Club, and the Turn Verein, of which the deceased was an honored member for many years, followed the remains to Graceland Cemetery, where they were gently laid to rest. The floral offerings were beautiful and very numerous. The Teutonia Maennerchor rendered several beautiful funeral songs both at the hall and at the grave.
To the bereaved wife and children we extend our sympathy. Tho they now mourn the loss of their dead, there is still that comfort that there is no cloud so dark that there is no light behind, no sorrow so poignant that there is not a balm for the wound it inflicts.
Mayville News November 12, 1907
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