The Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau MO; Dec. 27, 1920
Judge William Paar has been called. Lacking one day of being 72 years old, he closed a life of long service to his fellow man and of benefit to his community.
At midnight Sunday night the summons came, following several days of suffering from pneumonia at his home in Jackson, it was stated early today.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Jackson, if a brother living in Pennsylvania can arrive by that time.
He is survived by his wife, by three sons and one daughter, William Paar of St. Louis; Adolph, Frank, Oscar and Miss Emilie Paar of Jackson. Mrs. Rachel Schlindwein of Cape Girardeau, a sister, and Adolph Paar of Cabot, Pa., a brother, also survive.
William Paar was born on a farm near Cape Girardeau December 28, 1842, son of Andrew Paar, and while a boy moved with his parents to Cape Girardeau. In his early manhood he was elected city assessor and in 1886 he was elected county clerk, holding that office for 16 years.
In 1887, he married Miss Katherina Frank, whose parents lived in Germany, and who made her home with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank, who conducted a hotel on the location near the new Frisco passenger station, now occupied by Kain's new restaurant.
He moved to Jackson immediately after his marriage and had lived there ever since.
In 1914 he was elected presiding judge of the county court and in 1918 was elected for a second term of four years, two years of which remained at the time of his death.
In addition to the duties of his county office he had also been cashier of the Peoples national Bank of Jackson, since its organization 14 years ago and for more than 20 years had been city clerk of Jackson.
He was a charter member of St. Paul's Lutheran church of Jackson and its presiding officer for many years.
The life story of William Paar is an important part of the history of Cape Girardeau county, because he has helped to make history in his native county during his half century of manhood.
And his life story is one of service to his fellows, both in his official positions and in his individual activities for better conditions for the public.
As a judge of the county court William Paar was progressive in his ideas and generous in dealing with public problems, although careful in the expenditure of the public funds. He was an official who could distinguish between penury and economy, consequently was always ready to sanction any movement that meant progress and better conditions for the people of his county.
He worked for the public well up to the last, having just returned from attending a meeting of Missouri judges at Jefferson City a day or two before he was taken ill with the affliction that carried him off.
His loss will be felt by every tax payer in Cape Girardeau county, and by every citizen with ambition for better farming conditions and better highways and that loss will be
greater to those who knew him most intimately, because to know him was to love him.
s/o Andrew Paar and Catherine Frank
burial Dec. 29, 1920
Judge William Paar has been called. Lacking one day of being 72 years old, he closed a life of long service to his fellow man and of benefit to his community.
At midnight Sunday night the summons came, following several days of suffering from pneumonia at his home in Jackson, it was stated early today.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Jackson, if a brother living in Pennsylvania can arrive by that time.
He is survived by his wife, by three sons and one daughter, William Paar of St. Louis; Adolph, Frank, Oscar and Miss Emilie Paar of Jackson. Mrs. Rachel Schlindwein of Cape Girardeau, a sister, and Adolph Paar of Cabot, Pa., a brother, also survive.
William Paar was born on a farm near Cape Girardeau December 28, 1842, son of Andrew Paar, and while a boy moved with his parents to Cape Girardeau. In his early manhood he was elected city assessor and in 1886 he was elected county clerk, holding that office for 16 years.
In 1887, he married Miss Katherina Frank, whose parents lived in Germany, and who made her home with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank, who conducted a hotel on the location near the new Frisco passenger station, now occupied by Kain's new restaurant.
He moved to Jackson immediately after his marriage and had lived there ever since.
In 1914 he was elected presiding judge of the county court and in 1918 was elected for a second term of four years, two years of which remained at the time of his death.
In addition to the duties of his county office he had also been cashier of the Peoples national Bank of Jackson, since its organization 14 years ago and for more than 20 years had been city clerk of Jackson.
He was a charter member of St. Paul's Lutheran church of Jackson and its presiding officer for many years.
The life story of William Paar is an important part of the history of Cape Girardeau county, because he has helped to make history in his native county during his half century of manhood.
And his life story is one of service to his fellows, both in his official positions and in his individual activities for better conditions for the public.
As a judge of the county court William Paar was progressive in his ideas and generous in dealing with public problems, although careful in the expenditure of the public funds. He was an official who could distinguish between penury and economy, consequently was always ready to sanction any movement that meant progress and better conditions for the people of his county.
He worked for the public well up to the last, having just returned from attending a meeting of Missouri judges at Jefferson City a day or two before he was taken ill with the affliction that carried him off.
His loss will be felt by every tax payer in Cape Girardeau county, and by every citizen with ambition for better farming conditions and better highways and that loss will be
greater to those who knew him most intimately, because to know him was to love him.
s/o Andrew Paar and Catherine Frank
burial Dec. 29, 1920
The Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau MO; Dec. 27, 1920
Judge William Paar has been called. Lacking one day of being 72 years old, he closed a life of long service to his fellow man and of benefit to his community.
At midnight Sunday night the summons came, following several days of suffering from pneumonia at his home in Jackson, it was stated early today.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Jackson, if a brother living in Pennsylvania can arrive by that time.
He is survived by his wife, by three sons and one daughter, William Paar of St. Louis; Adolph, Frank, Oscar and Miss Emilie Paar of Jackson. Mrs. Rachel Schlindwein of Cape Girardeau, a sister, and Adolph Paar of Cabot, Pa., a brother, also survive.
William Paar was born on a farm near Cape Girardeau December 28, 1842, son of Andrew Paar, and while a boy moved with his parents to Cape Girardeau. In his early manhood he was elected city assessor and in 1886 he was elected county clerk, holding that office for 16 years.
In 1887, he married Miss Katherina Frank, whose parents lived in Germany, and who made her home with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank, who conducted a hotel on the location near the new Frisco passenger station, now occupied by Kain's new restaurant.
He moved to Jackson immediately after his marriage and had lived there ever since.
In 1914 he was elected presiding judge of the county court and in 1918 was elected for a second term of four years, two years of which remained at the time of his death.
In addition to the duties of his county office he had also been cashier of the Peoples national Bank of Jackson, since its organization 14 years ago and for more than 20 years had been city clerk of Jackson.
He was a charter member of St. Paul's Lutheran church of Jackson and its presiding officer for many years.
The life story of William Paar is an important part of the history of Cape Girardeau county, because he has helped to make history in his native county during his half century of manhood.
And his life story is one of service to his fellows, both in his official positions and in his individual activities for better conditions for the public.
As a judge of the county court William Paar was progressive in his ideas and generous in dealing with public problems, although careful in the expenditure of the public funds. He was an official who could distinguish between penury and economy, consequently was always ready to sanction any movement that meant progress and better conditions for the people of his county.
He worked for the public well up to the last, having just returned from attending a meeting of Missouri judges at Jefferson City a day or two before he was taken ill with the affliction that carried him off.
His loss will be felt by every tax payer in Cape Girardeau county, and by every citizen with ambition for better farming conditions and better highways and that loss will be
greater to those who knew him most intimately, because to know him was to love him.
s/o Andrew Paar and Catherine Frank
burial Dec. 29, 1920
Judge William Paar has been called. Lacking one day of being 72 years old, he closed a life of long service to his fellow man and of benefit to his community.
At midnight Sunday night the summons came, following several days of suffering from pneumonia at his home in Jackson, it was stated early today.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Jackson, if a brother living in Pennsylvania can arrive by that time.
He is survived by his wife, by three sons and one daughter, William Paar of St. Louis; Adolph, Frank, Oscar and Miss Emilie Paar of Jackson. Mrs. Rachel Schlindwein of Cape Girardeau, a sister, and Adolph Paar of Cabot, Pa., a brother, also survive.
William Paar was born on a farm near Cape Girardeau December 28, 1842, son of Andrew Paar, and while a boy moved with his parents to Cape Girardeau. In his early manhood he was elected city assessor and in 1886 he was elected county clerk, holding that office for 16 years.
In 1887, he married Miss Katherina Frank, whose parents lived in Germany, and who made her home with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank, who conducted a hotel on the location near the new Frisco passenger station, now occupied by Kain's new restaurant.
He moved to Jackson immediately after his marriage and had lived there ever since.
In 1914 he was elected presiding judge of the county court and in 1918 was elected for a second term of four years, two years of which remained at the time of his death.
In addition to the duties of his county office he had also been cashier of the Peoples national Bank of Jackson, since its organization 14 years ago and for more than 20 years had been city clerk of Jackson.
He was a charter member of St. Paul's Lutheran church of Jackson and its presiding officer for many years.
The life story of William Paar is an important part of the history of Cape Girardeau county, because he has helped to make history in his native county during his half century of manhood.
And his life story is one of service to his fellows, both in his official positions and in his individual activities for better conditions for the public.
As a judge of the county court William Paar was progressive in his ideas and generous in dealing with public problems, although careful in the expenditure of the public funds. He was an official who could distinguish between penury and economy, consequently was always ready to sanction any movement that meant progress and better conditions for the people of his county.
He worked for the public well up to the last, having just returned from attending a meeting of Missouri judges at Jefferson City a day or two before he was taken ill with the affliction that carried him off.
His loss will be felt by every tax payer in Cape Girardeau county, and by every citizen with ambition for better farming conditions and better highways and that loss will be
greater to those who knew him most intimately, because to know him was to love him.
s/o Andrew Paar and Catherine Frank
burial Dec. 29, 1920
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