Popular Young Man Passes Suddenly Away This Morning
Frank Nilles, a prominent undertaker and furniture dealer of Two
Rivers, passed suddenly away this morning. Deceased had been ill
but two days and his unexpected death caused a shock to his many
friends and acquaintances. Mr. Nilles was twenty nine years of
age and resided in Two Rivers. He has for several years conducted
the business established at that place by his father. The latter
was burnt to death in a horrible manner while endeavoring to save
a young girl's life some ten years ago. The mother of the deceased
is still living and had the sympathy of the entire community in
her dire affliction. Nilles was to have been married in ten days
and his death was well nigh prostrated the young lady who was to
have been his bride. Death was caused by congestion of the brain.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 27, 1900, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 July)
Frank Nilles, local furniture merchant and undertaker, died suddenly
Fri. morning. He had been quite healthy until feeling ill Thurs. morning.
He was only 30 yrs. old and was looking forward to his wedding next week.
He was born 04 Aug. 1870. His funeral will be Mon. morning at the Catholic
Church.
Popular Young Man Passes Suddenly Away This Morning
Frank Nilles, a prominent undertaker and furniture dealer of Two
Rivers, passed suddenly away this morning. Deceased had been ill
but two days and his unexpected death caused a shock to his many
friends and acquaintances. Mr. Nilles was twenty nine years of
age and resided in Two Rivers. He has for several years conducted
the business established at that place by his father. The latter
was burnt to death in a horrible manner while endeavoring to save
a young girl's life some ten years ago. The mother of the deceased
is still living and had the sympathy of the entire community in
her dire affliction. Nilles was to have been married in ten days
and his death was well nigh prostrated the young lady who was to
have been his bride. Death was caused by congestion of the brain.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 27, 1900, Page 1
********
From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 July)
Frank Nilles, local furniture merchant and undertaker, died suddenly
Fri. morning. He had been quite healthy until feeling ill Thurs. morning.
He was only 30 yrs. old and was looking forward to his wedding next week.
He was born 04 Aug. 1870. His funeral will be Mon. morning at the Catholic
Church.
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