Buried: 4/1/1912 ~ Age: 70
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Obituary
Tribune, May 1, 1912
CHRISITAN SCHMIDT
Of the sudden taking away of Christ Schmidt, Tribune readers are familiar. The deceased was born in Biningen, Germany, December 22, 1841, making his age 70 years, 4 months and 2 days. He came over from Germany in 1865 and settled at Memphis, Tennessee, where he remained about a year, coming to Omaha in 1866. With headquarters in Omaha, he worked with construction gangs building the U.P. railroad and was with the company, serving in various capacities, for about five years. In 1870 he returned to his native country and remained a year. On coming back to this country he again went to Memphis and there he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Aufrecht. They were raised together in Germany and the parents of each attended school together.
Soon after the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt came to Blair to reside and here four sons were born to them. The oldest, Otto D., is an architect and resides in St. Louis. The second, Emil, is a pattern maker and resides in Denver. Chris A., the third, resides here and is engaged in the banking business and is the president of the Blair National Bank. The youngest, Carl J., who is twenty-five years old, is still at home, and since the family moved to the farm in 1894, he has worked with his father.
The deceased was well and favorably known in Blair and being connected with the Crowell Lumber Co. for nineteen years, he had a wide acquaintance among the farmers of Washington county.
The funeral occurred Friday at one o'clock at the family home. The services were conducted by Rev. Halberg of Arlington, pastor of the German Lutheran church, of which organization the deceased had been a member for many years. The remains were laid to rest in the Blair cemetery. The attendance was very large; not only the people of the neighborhood, but Blair citizens as well turned out and showed their respect for their dead friend and neighbor.
Those present at the funeral from a distance, besides the two sons, Otto D. and Emil, were: Mrs. L. Eiseman, of Nebraska City, a sister of Mrs. Schmidt; G. Storz and wife of Omaha.
Christian Schmidt was a man highly respected by all. He was a kind and loving husband and devoted and unselfish father and gave unsparingly of his best efforts for the welfare of his wife and children. He was always honest and upright and a splendid neighbor and there is not one who has aught but kind words to say of him. His death is a distinct loss to the community.
He was of that sturdy German stock, the class who have had so much to do with the upbuilding and prosperity of this glorious country, and by his honesty, industry and frugality he managed to provide well for his family and leave a competency for his widow, leaving her in comfortable circumstances.
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Three newspaper articles
# 1 - - Blair Democrat, April 25, 1912
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
As we go to press Wednesday noon we learn of the sudden death of Chris Schmidt, a prominent farmer living a few miles south of town, which took place about 11 o'clock Wednesday.
As near as we can gather the story, Mr. Schmidt was out in the field with a manure spreader and in some manner fell off the seat. A neighbor who had been talking with him a few minutes before and had just left turned in time to see him fall, but when he arrived on the scene Mr. Schmidt was dead.
Word was immediately sent to Blair and his son, C.A. Schmidt, and Dr. Stewart hurried to the family home. An examination of the body showed only a few slight bruises and it is thought death must have been caused by heart failure or a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Schmidt was a very old settler of this community, coming to Blair over forty years ago. For a number of years he was employed by C.C. Crowell at the lumber yard. About twenty years ago he moved on a farm south of town, where the family has since resided. A wife and four sons are left to mourn his sudden death.
At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made.
Mr. Schmidt was about 65 years old and was considered one of the substantial men of Washington county. His long residence here had made him a host of friends and acquaintances who respected him very highly for his sterling worth as a man, neighbor and father. The Schmidt home has for years been the Mecca of hosts of our young people who delighted to visit there, and Mr. Schmidt was of a disposition that made him love to have visitors come to his home. He was a good father, a kind and indulgent husband and an ideal neighbor, and all will join the Democrat in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
# 2 - - Tribune, April 24, 1912
CHRIST SCHMIDT DEAD
Just as business men were going to dinner Wednesday, the shocking announcement came that the well-known farmer, Christ Schmidt, father of our townsman, C.A. Schmidt, president of the First National Bank of Blair, was dead.
The first reports indicated that he had met death by accident, but later developments showed that the cause of his sudden demise was a stroke of paralysis.
Dr. Stewart was called and in company with C.A. Schmidt, went to the farm three and one-half miles south of Blair, and upon examination the doctor pronounced it a case of paralysis.
Mr. Schmidt had always been a rugged, hard-working man, and though 70 years old, looked 20 years younger. He had enjoyed his usual good health right along but complained in the morning of not feeling well, and about 11 o'clock came in from the field and told his wife he did not feel well. He sat down and drank a cup of coffee and returned to his work. At about 11:30 some of his men discovered him lying on the ground and they went to him to discover that he was dead.
In this sudden demise the widow and family have the heart-felt sympathy of the entire community.
Death coming just before this paper was ready to go to press, we are unable to go into details concerning the life of the deceased, nor can there be anything said as to the funeral, as arrangements have not been made.
A son resides in St. Louis, another in Denver, so it is very likely the funeral will not occur before Sunday.
# 3 - - Pilot, May 1, 1912
The funeral of Chris Schmidt, sr., whose sudden death on Wednesday we chronicled last week, was held at the farm home, about four miles south of town, at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. Hallerberg, of Arlington, officiating. A short service was held in the German language first, which was followed by one in English. A large number from Blair were in attendance, also of the neighbors among whom Mr. Schmidt had lived for the past seventeen years. Interment was made in the Blair cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was born in Benningen, Wurtemberg, Germany Dec. 22nd, 1841. He first came to America in 1866, and remained about five years when he returned to Germany and brought back with him Miss Wilhelmina Aufrecht, who became his bride at Memphis, Tenn., on Oct. 15, 1871. One year later they came to Blair and Mr. Schmidt was employed by the Crowell Lumber & Grain Co. until about seventeen years ago, when he moved onto the farm where he died.
He leaves a widow, four sons and three grandchildren: Otto lives in St. Louis, Emil in Denver, Chris in this city and Karl, who lived at home. Mr. Schmidt wasn't only a good husband and father but he was a good friend and a good neighbor, all of which makes a good citizen.
* * * Obituaries provided by, and used with the permission of, the Wash. Co. Geo. Soc., Blair, NE ~ Thank you * * *
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Obituary
Tribune, May 1, 1912
CHRISITAN SCHMIDT
Of the sudden taking away of Christ Schmidt, Tribune readers are familiar. The deceased was born in Biningen, Germany, December 22, 1841, making his age 70 years, 4 months and 2 days. He came over from Germany in 1865 and settled at Memphis, Tennessee, where he remained about a year, coming to Omaha in 1866. With headquarters in Omaha, he worked with construction gangs building the U.P. railroad and was with the company, serving in various capacities, for about five years. In 1870 he returned to his native country and remained a year. On coming back to this country he again went to Memphis and there he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Aufrecht. They were raised together in Germany and the parents of each attended school together.
Soon after the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt came to Blair to reside and here four sons were born to them. The oldest, Otto D., is an architect and resides in St. Louis. The second, Emil, is a pattern maker and resides in Denver. Chris A., the third, resides here and is engaged in the banking business and is the president of the Blair National Bank. The youngest, Carl J., who is twenty-five years old, is still at home, and since the family moved to the farm in 1894, he has worked with his father.
The deceased was well and favorably known in Blair and being connected with the Crowell Lumber Co. for nineteen years, he had a wide acquaintance among the farmers of Washington county.
The funeral occurred Friday at one o'clock at the family home. The services were conducted by Rev. Halberg of Arlington, pastor of the German Lutheran church, of which organization the deceased had been a member for many years. The remains were laid to rest in the Blair cemetery. The attendance was very large; not only the people of the neighborhood, but Blair citizens as well turned out and showed their respect for their dead friend and neighbor.
Those present at the funeral from a distance, besides the two sons, Otto D. and Emil, were: Mrs. L. Eiseman, of Nebraska City, a sister of Mrs. Schmidt; G. Storz and wife of Omaha.
Christian Schmidt was a man highly respected by all. He was a kind and loving husband and devoted and unselfish father and gave unsparingly of his best efforts for the welfare of his wife and children. He was always honest and upright and a splendid neighbor and there is not one who has aught but kind words to say of him. His death is a distinct loss to the community.
He was of that sturdy German stock, the class who have had so much to do with the upbuilding and prosperity of this glorious country, and by his honesty, industry and frugality he managed to provide well for his family and leave a competency for his widow, leaving her in comfortable circumstances.
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Three newspaper articles
# 1 - - Blair Democrat, April 25, 1912
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
As we go to press Wednesday noon we learn of the sudden death of Chris Schmidt, a prominent farmer living a few miles south of town, which took place about 11 o'clock Wednesday.
As near as we can gather the story, Mr. Schmidt was out in the field with a manure spreader and in some manner fell off the seat. A neighbor who had been talking with him a few minutes before and had just left turned in time to see him fall, but when he arrived on the scene Mr. Schmidt was dead.
Word was immediately sent to Blair and his son, C.A. Schmidt, and Dr. Stewart hurried to the family home. An examination of the body showed only a few slight bruises and it is thought death must have been caused by heart failure or a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Schmidt was a very old settler of this community, coming to Blair over forty years ago. For a number of years he was employed by C.C. Crowell at the lumber yard. About twenty years ago he moved on a farm south of town, where the family has since resided. A wife and four sons are left to mourn his sudden death.
At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made.
Mr. Schmidt was about 65 years old and was considered one of the substantial men of Washington county. His long residence here had made him a host of friends and acquaintances who respected him very highly for his sterling worth as a man, neighbor and father. The Schmidt home has for years been the Mecca of hosts of our young people who delighted to visit there, and Mr. Schmidt was of a disposition that made him love to have visitors come to his home. He was a good father, a kind and indulgent husband and an ideal neighbor, and all will join the Democrat in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
# 2 - - Tribune, April 24, 1912
CHRIST SCHMIDT DEAD
Just as business men were going to dinner Wednesday, the shocking announcement came that the well-known farmer, Christ Schmidt, father of our townsman, C.A. Schmidt, president of the First National Bank of Blair, was dead.
The first reports indicated that he had met death by accident, but later developments showed that the cause of his sudden demise was a stroke of paralysis.
Dr. Stewart was called and in company with C.A. Schmidt, went to the farm three and one-half miles south of Blair, and upon examination the doctor pronounced it a case of paralysis.
Mr. Schmidt had always been a rugged, hard-working man, and though 70 years old, looked 20 years younger. He had enjoyed his usual good health right along but complained in the morning of not feeling well, and about 11 o'clock came in from the field and told his wife he did not feel well. He sat down and drank a cup of coffee and returned to his work. At about 11:30 some of his men discovered him lying on the ground and they went to him to discover that he was dead.
In this sudden demise the widow and family have the heart-felt sympathy of the entire community.
Death coming just before this paper was ready to go to press, we are unable to go into details concerning the life of the deceased, nor can there be anything said as to the funeral, as arrangements have not been made.
A son resides in St. Louis, another in Denver, so it is very likely the funeral will not occur before Sunday.
# 3 - - Pilot, May 1, 1912
The funeral of Chris Schmidt, sr., whose sudden death on Wednesday we chronicled last week, was held at the farm home, about four miles south of town, at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. Hallerberg, of Arlington, officiating. A short service was held in the German language first, which was followed by one in English. A large number from Blair were in attendance, also of the neighbors among whom Mr. Schmidt had lived for the past seventeen years. Interment was made in the Blair cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was born in Benningen, Wurtemberg, Germany Dec. 22nd, 1841. He first came to America in 1866, and remained about five years when he returned to Germany and brought back with him Miss Wilhelmina Aufrecht, who became his bride at Memphis, Tenn., on Oct. 15, 1871. One year later they came to Blair and Mr. Schmidt was employed by the Crowell Lumber & Grain Co. until about seventeen years ago, when he moved onto the farm where he died.
He leaves a widow, four sons and three grandchildren: Otto lives in St. Louis, Emil in Denver, Chris in this city and Karl, who lived at home. Mr. Schmidt wasn't only a good husband and father but he was a good friend and a good neighbor, all of which makes a good citizen.
* * * Obituaries provided by, and used with the permission of, the Wash. Co. Geo. Soc., Blair, NE ~ Thank you * * *
Buried: 4/1/1912 ~ Age: 70
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Obituary
Tribune, May 1, 1912
CHRISITAN SCHMIDT
Of the sudden taking away of Christ Schmidt, Tribune readers are familiar. The deceased was born in Biningen, Germany, December 22, 1841, making his age 70 years, 4 months and 2 days. He came over from Germany in 1865 and settled at Memphis, Tennessee, where he remained about a year, coming to Omaha in 1866. With headquarters in Omaha, he worked with construction gangs building the U.P. railroad and was with the company, serving in various capacities, for about five years. In 1870 he returned to his native country and remained a year. On coming back to this country he again went to Memphis and there he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Aufrecht. They were raised together in Germany and the parents of each attended school together.
Soon after the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt came to Blair to reside and here four sons were born to them. The oldest, Otto D., is an architect and resides in St. Louis. The second, Emil, is a pattern maker and resides in Denver. Chris A., the third, resides here and is engaged in the banking business and is the president of the Blair National Bank. The youngest, Carl J., who is twenty-five years old, is still at home, and since the family moved to the farm in 1894, he has worked with his father.
The deceased was well and favorably known in Blair and being connected with the Crowell Lumber Co. for nineteen years, he had a wide acquaintance among the farmers of Washington county.
The funeral occurred Friday at one o'clock at the family home. The services were conducted by Rev. Halberg of Arlington, pastor of the German Lutheran church, of which organization the deceased had been a member for many years. The remains were laid to rest in the Blair cemetery. The attendance was very large; not only the people of the neighborhood, but Blair citizens as well turned out and showed their respect for their dead friend and neighbor.
Those present at the funeral from a distance, besides the two sons, Otto D. and Emil, were: Mrs. L. Eiseman, of Nebraska City, a sister of Mrs. Schmidt; G. Storz and wife of Omaha.
Christian Schmidt was a man highly respected by all. He was a kind and loving husband and devoted and unselfish father and gave unsparingly of his best efforts for the welfare of his wife and children. He was always honest and upright and a splendid neighbor and there is not one who has aught but kind words to say of him. His death is a distinct loss to the community.
He was of that sturdy German stock, the class who have had so much to do with the upbuilding and prosperity of this glorious country, and by his honesty, industry and frugality he managed to provide well for his family and leave a competency for his widow, leaving her in comfortable circumstances.
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Three newspaper articles
# 1 - - Blair Democrat, April 25, 1912
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
As we go to press Wednesday noon we learn of the sudden death of Chris Schmidt, a prominent farmer living a few miles south of town, which took place about 11 o'clock Wednesday.
As near as we can gather the story, Mr. Schmidt was out in the field with a manure spreader and in some manner fell off the seat. A neighbor who had been talking with him a few minutes before and had just left turned in time to see him fall, but when he arrived on the scene Mr. Schmidt was dead.
Word was immediately sent to Blair and his son, C.A. Schmidt, and Dr. Stewart hurried to the family home. An examination of the body showed only a few slight bruises and it is thought death must have been caused by heart failure or a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Schmidt was a very old settler of this community, coming to Blair over forty years ago. For a number of years he was employed by C.C. Crowell at the lumber yard. About twenty years ago he moved on a farm south of town, where the family has since resided. A wife and four sons are left to mourn his sudden death.
At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made.
Mr. Schmidt was about 65 years old and was considered one of the substantial men of Washington county. His long residence here had made him a host of friends and acquaintances who respected him very highly for his sterling worth as a man, neighbor and father. The Schmidt home has for years been the Mecca of hosts of our young people who delighted to visit there, and Mr. Schmidt was of a disposition that made him love to have visitors come to his home. He was a good father, a kind and indulgent husband and an ideal neighbor, and all will join the Democrat in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
# 2 - - Tribune, April 24, 1912
CHRIST SCHMIDT DEAD
Just as business men were going to dinner Wednesday, the shocking announcement came that the well-known farmer, Christ Schmidt, father of our townsman, C.A. Schmidt, president of the First National Bank of Blair, was dead.
The first reports indicated that he had met death by accident, but later developments showed that the cause of his sudden demise was a stroke of paralysis.
Dr. Stewart was called and in company with C.A. Schmidt, went to the farm three and one-half miles south of Blair, and upon examination the doctor pronounced it a case of paralysis.
Mr. Schmidt had always been a rugged, hard-working man, and though 70 years old, looked 20 years younger. He had enjoyed his usual good health right along but complained in the morning of not feeling well, and about 11 o'clock came in from the field and told his wife he did not feel well. He sat down and drank a cup of coffee and returned to his work. At about 11:30 some of his men discovered him lying on the ground and they went to him to discover that he was dead.
In this sudden demise the widow and family have the heart-felt sympathy of the entire community.
Death coming just before this paper was ready to go to press, we are unable to go into details concerning the life of the deceased, nor can there be anything said as to the funeral, as arrangements have not been made.
A son resides in St. Louis, another in Denver, so it is very likely the funeral will not occur before Sunday.
# 3 - - Pilot, May 1, 1912
The funeral of Chris Schmidt, sr., whose sudden death on Wednesday we chronicled last week, was held at the farm home, about four miles south of town, at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. Hallerberg, of Arlington, officiating. A short service was held in the German language first, which was followed by one in English. A large number from Blair were in attendance, also of the neighbors among whom Mr. Schmidt had lived for the past seventeen years. Interment was made in the Blair cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was born in Benningen, Wurtemberg, Germany Dec. 22nd, 1841. He first came to America in 1866, and remained about five years when he returned to Germany and brought back with him Miss Wilhelmina Aufrecht, who became his bride at Memphis, Tenn., on Oct. 15, 1871. One year later they came to Blair and Mr. Schmidt was employed by the Crowell Lumber & Grain Co. until about seventeen years ago, when he moved onto the farm where he died.
He leaves a widow, four sons and three grandchildren: Otto lives in St. Louis, Emil in Denver, Chris in this city and Karl, who lived at home. Mr. Schmidt wasn't only a good husband and father but he was a good friend and a good neighbor, all of which makes a good citizen.
* * * Obituaries provided by, and used with the permission of, the Wash. Co. Geo. Soc., Blair, NE ~ Thank you * * *
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Obituary
Tribune, May 1, 1912
CHRISITAN SCHMIDT
Of the sudden taking away of Christ Schmidt, Tribune readers are familiar. The deceased was born in Biningen, Germany, December 22, 1841, making his age 70 years, 4 months and 2 days. He came over from Germany in 1865 and settled at Memphis, Tennessee, where he remained about a year, coming to Omaha in 1866. With headquarters in Omaha, he worked with construction gangs building the U.P. railroad and was with the company, serving in various capacities, for about five years. In 1870 he returned to his native country and remained a year. On coming back to this country he again went to Memphis and there he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Aufrecht. They were raised together in Germany and the parents of each attended school together.
Soon after the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt came to Blair to reside and here four sons were born to them. The oldest, Otto D., is an architect and resides in St. Louis. The second, Emil, is a pattern maker and resides in Denver. Chris A., the third, resides here and is engaged in the banking business and is the president of the Blair National Bank. The youngest, Carl J., who is twenty-five years old, is still at home, and since the family moved to the farm in 1894, he has worked with his father.
The deceased was well and favorably known in Blair and being connected with the Crowell Lumber Co. for nineteen years, he had a wide acquaintance among the farmers of Washington county.
The funeral occurred Friday at one o'clock at the family home. The services were conducted by Rev. Halberg of Arlington, pastor of the German Lutheran church, of which organization the deceased had been a member for many years. The remains were laid to rest in the Blair cemetery. The attendance was very large; not only the people of the neighborhood, but Blair citizens as well turned out and showed their respect for their dead friend and neighbor.
Those present at the funeral from a distance, besides the two sons, Otto D. and Emil, were: Mrs. L. Eiseman, of Nebraska City, a sister of Mrs. Schmidt; G. Storz and wife of Omaha.
Christian Schmidt was a man highly respected by all. He was a kind and loving husband and devoted and unselfish father and gave unsparingly of his best efforts for the welfare of his wife and children. He was always honest and upright and a splendid neighbor and there is not one who has aught but kind words to say of him. His death is a distinct loss to the community.
He was of that sturdy German stock, the class who have had so much to do with the upbuilding and prosperity of this glorious country, and by his honesty, industry and frugality he managed to provide well for his family and leave a competency for his widow, leaving her in comfortable circumstances.
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Three newspaper articles
# 1 - - Blair Democrat, April 25, 1912
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
As we go to press Wednesday noon we learn of the sudden death of Chris Schmidt, a prominent farmer living a few miles south of town, which took place about 11 o'clock Wednesday.
As near as we can gather the story, Mr. Schmidt was out in the field with a manure spreader and in some manner fell off the seat. A neighbor who had been talking with him a few minutes before and had just left turned in time to see him fall, but when he arrived on the scene Mr. Schmidt was dead.
Word was immediately sent to Blair and his son, C.A. Schmidt, and Dr. Stewart hurried to the family home. An examination of the body showed only a few slight bruises and it is thought death must have been caused by heart failure or a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Schmidt was a very old settler of this community, coming to Blair over forty years ago. For a number of years he was employed by C.C. Crowell at the lumber yard. About twenty years ago he moved on a farm south of town, where the family has since resided. A wife and four sons are left to mourn his sudden death.
At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made.
Mr. Schmidt was about 65 years old and was considered one of the substantial men of Washington county. His long residence here had made him a host of friends and acquaintances who respected him very highly for his sterling worth as a man, neighbor and father. The Schmidt home has for years been the Mecca of hosts of our young people who delighted to visit there, and Mr. Schmidt was of a disposition that made him love to have visitors come to his home. He was a good father, a kind and indulgent husband and an ideal neighbor, and all will join the Democrat in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
# 2 - - Tribune, April 24, 1912
CHRIST SCHMIDT DEAD
Just as business men were going to dinner Wednesday, the shocking announcement came that the well-known farmer, Christ Schmidt, father of our townsman, C.A. Schmidt, president of the First National Bank of Blair, was dead.
The first reports indicated that he had met death by accident, but later developments showed that the cause of his sudden demise was a stroke of paralysis.
Dr. Stewart was called and in company with C.A. Schmidt, went to the farm three and one-half miles south of Blair, and upon examination the doctor pronounced it a case of paralysis.
Mr. Schmidt had always been a rugged, hard-working man, and though 70 years old, looked 20 years younger. He had enjoyed his usual good health right along but complained in the morning of not feeling well, and about 11 o'clock came in from the field and told his wife he did not feel well. He sat down and drank a cup of coffee and returned to his work. At about 11:30 some of his men discovered him lying on the ground and they went to him to discover that he was dead.
In this sudden demise the widow and family have the heart-felt sympathy of the entire community.
Death coming just before this paper was ready to go to press, we are unable to go into details concerning the life of the deceased, nor can there be anything said as to the funeral, as arrangements have not been made.
A son resides in St. Louis, another in Denver, so it is very likely the funeral will not occur before Sunday.
# 3 - - Pilot, May 1, 1912
The funeral of Chris Schmidt, sr., whose sudden death on Wednesday we chronicled last week, was held at the farm home, about four miles south of town, at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. Hallerberg, of Arlington, officiating. A short service was held in the German language first, which was followed by one in English. A large number from Blair were in attendance, also of the neighbors among whom Mr. Schmidt had lived for the past seventeen years. Interment was made in the Blair cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was born in Benningen, Wurtemberg, Germany Dec. 22nd, 1841. He first came to America in 1866, and remained about five years when he returned to Germany and brought back with him Miss Wilhelmina Aufrecht, who became his bride at Memphis, Tenn., on Oct. 15, 1871. One year later they came to Blair and Mr. Schmidt was employed by the Crowell Lumber & Grain Co. until about seventeen years ago, when he moved onto the farm where he died.
He leaves a widow, four sons and three grandchildren: Otto lives in St. Louis, Emil in Denver, Chris in this city and Karl, who lived at home. Mr. Schmidt wasn't only a good husband and father but he was a good friend and a good neighbor, all of which makes a good citizen.
* * * Obituaries provided by, and used with the permission of, the Wash. Co. Geo. Soc., Blair, NE ~ Thank you * * *
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