Opposite the reservoir on Chestnut street, in a pleasant frame cottage surrounded by many of the things that make life worth living, lives the Reverend Simon Liese, who is almost ready to celebrate a double Golden Jubilee. Fifty years ago the 24th of this month, Reverend Liese was ordained a minister of the German Evangelical church. Fifty years ago the 11th day of August next, he was married to his wife, who still abides with him and who is in very good health.
Reverend Liese is 79 years old. Mrs. Liese is not quite so aged. He is now assistant pastor of St. John's church, and since the death of Reverend Zahn, he has attended to the duties of pastor.
A Whig reported saw Reverend Liese at his home yesterday afternoon. He was reclining in a hammock under a grape arbor, talking to Mrs. Liese, who sat in a chair on the porch when the reporter entered the gate. A cooling breeze that stirred the boughs of a chestnut tree nearby, and rustled the grape leaves over his head, added to his comfort. He had, but an hour or two before, been working in the garden, and his face was as "brown as a berry." He was taking his afternoon rest.
When the reporter told his errand, the old theologist laughed merrily, and his wife joined him. They did not know whether the extraordinary events in their lives were to be celebrated or not. Reverend Liese thought they should be made memorable. Mrs. Liese had apparently thought little of a celebration of any kind, to commemorate the half century anniversary of their marriage, and his ordination. But, it is very evident that the celebration will be organized by their friends, who are numbered by the thousands.
Reverend Liese was preaching in St. Paul's Evangelical church, St. Louis, when he got a call from Salem church, Quincy. He came here, and was regularly ordained a minister on the date mentioned. He remained with Salem church until 1860, when he assumed the pastorate of St. Peter's church, and held this position for twenty-five years. He built the brick church and school at Ninth and York. In 1885, he resigned from St. Peter's, and the same year, went to Hannibal and took charge of St. John's Lutheran church. He stayed there seven years, and then, returned to Quincy, and began his residence where he now lives, 2250 Chestnut street. He has owned this property for more than forty years.
In recent years, Reverend and Mrs. Liese have suffered considerably from illness, but they are in very good health now, and promise to live long after the celebration of their Golden wedding anniversary.
They were married in St. Louis. Mrs. Liese was Miss Minnie Waldecker. Both were born in Germany, her birthplace being but a few miles from his. They have seven children: four boys and three girls, all of whom are living. One daughter resides with them.
- The Quincy Daily Whig, Friday, June 14, 1901; page 5.
NB: Typed as printed but for minor punctuation improvements. Address somewhat conflicts with other notices.
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The oldest German pastor in Quincy died yesterday afternoon, shortly after 2 o'clock, at his home, 2220 Chestnut street, after an illness of three weeks, suffering from ailments incidental to old age. His death brings to a close the life of a good Christian character, and one who has commanded the respect of the community during the fifty-five years of his residence in this city.
Since coming to this city, and up to several years ago when his name was put on the superannuated list, he was active in church work among several German Lutheran congregations of Quincy, having filled the pulpits of several local churches of his denomination.
He was born in Hoentrup, Lippe, Germany, on September 25, 1822. After receiving a course of ministerial training in his native country, he emigrated to America in 1851, locating first at St. Louis, where he had charge of St. Paul's church for several years. He then came to Quincy, being among the many Germans who came from the south to Quincy in the early 1850s.
A few years before his advent to this city, the Salem congregation had established itself and held meetings in a residence on Maine, between Seventh and Eighth streets. The congregation, being in need of a spiritual leader, elected Reverend Liese as pastor. He had charge of the Salem church for eight years, after the edifice now located at Ninth and State streets had been erected. At the end of that time, through a difference that arose between he and the trustees, he resigned. At once, he accepted the pastorate of the St. Peter's Lutheran congregation, which had just been organized.
The present church, at Ninth and York streets, was built several years later. He served as pastor there for twenty-five years. His old age becoming a detriment to him in carrying on his church duties, after a quarter of a century of active work, he sought a smaller congregation, where the duties would not be so heavy.
He accepted a call from the St. Paul's congregation at Hannibal, and served them up to several years ago, when his declining years compelled him to retire permanently from the activities of church work. Since then, he has led a quiet life with his family.
Two years ago, his wife died, which depressed the old gentleman greatly. Since that time, he had lived in solitude, scarcely ever leaving the premises.
Deceased is survived by three daughters and four sons, the names of whom follow: Mrs. Meta Harscher; Mrs. Fred F. Bartelt; and Miss Amanda Liese, all of this city; John of Kansas City; and Simon, Paul, and August, all of this city.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, November 14, 1908; page 3.
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The funeral of the late Reverend Simon Liese will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 2220 Chestnut street, and at 2:30 o'clock from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be at Woodland cemetery. Friends invited.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, November 14, 1908; page 3.
Reverend Liese is 79 years old. Mrs. Liese is not quite so aged. He is now assistant pastor of St. John's church, and since the death of Reverend Zahn, he has attended to the duties of pastor.
A Whig reported saw Reverend Liese at his home yesterday afternoon. He was reclining in a hammock under a grape arbor, talking to Mrs. Liese, who sat in a chair on the porch when the reporter entered the gate. A cooling breeze that stirred the boughs of a chestnut tree nearby, and rustled the grape leaves over his head, added to his comfort. He had, but an hour or two before, been working in the garden, and his face was as "brown as a berry." He was taking his afternoon rest.
When the reporter told his errand, the old theologist laughed merrily, and his wife joined him. They did not know whether the extraordinary events in their lives were to be celebrated or not. Reverend Liese thought they should be made memorable. Mrs. Liese had apparently thought little of a celebration of any kind, to commemorate the half century anniversary of their marriage, and his ordination. But, it is very evident that the celebration will be organized by their friends, who are numbered by the thousands.
Reverend Liese was preaching in St. Paul's Evangelical church, St. Louis, when he got a call from Salem church, Quincy. He came here, and was regularly ordained a minister on the date mentioned. He remained with Salem church until 1860, when he assumed the pastorate of St. Peter's church, and held this position for twenty-five years. He built the brick church and school at Ninth and York. In 1885, he resigned from St. Peter's, and the same year, went to Hannibal and took charge of St. John's Lutheran church. He stayed there seven years, and then, returned to Quincy, and began his residence where he now lives, 2250 Chestnut street. He has owned this property for more than forty years.
In recent years, Reverend and Mrs. Liese have suffered considerably from illness, but they are in very good health now, and promise to live long after the celebration of their Golden wedding anniversary.
They were married in St. Louis. Mrs. Liese was Miss Minnie Waldecker. Both were born in Germany, her birthplace being but a few miles from his. They have seven children: four boys and three girls, all of whom are living. One daughter resides with them.
- The Quincy Daily Whig, Friday, June 14, 1901; page 5.
NB: Typed as printed but for minor punctuation improvements. Address somewhat conflicts with other notices.
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The oldest German pastor in Quincy died yesterday afternoon, shortly after 2 o'clock, at his home, 2220 Chestnut street, after an illness of three weeks, suffering from ailments incidental to old age. His death brings to a close the life of a good Christian character, and one who has commanded the respect of the community during the fifty-five years of his residence in this city.
Since coming to this city, and up to several years ago when his name was put on the superannuated list, he was active in church work among several German Lutheran congregations of Quincy, having filled the pulpits of several local churches of his denomination.
He was born in Hoentrup, Lippe, Germany, on September 25, 1822. After receiving a course of ministerial training in his native country, he emigrated to America in 1851, locating first at St. Louis, where he had charge of St. Paul's church for several years. He then came to Quincy, being among the many Germans who came from the south to Quincy in the early 1850s.
A few years before his advent to this city, the Salem congregation had established itself and held meetings in a residence on Maine, between Seventh and Eighth streets. The congregation, being in need of a spiritual leader, elected Reverend Liese as pastor. He had charge of the Salem church for eight years, after the edifice now located at Ninth and State streets had been erected. At the end of that time, through a difference that arose between he and the trustees, he resigned. At once, he accepted the pastorate of the St. Peter's Lutheran congregation, which had just been organized.
The present church, at Ninth and York streets, was built several years later. He served as pastor there for twenty-five years. His old age becoming a detriment to him in carrying on his church duties, after a quarter of a century of active work, he sought a smaller congregation, where the duties would not be so heavy.
He accepted a call from the St. Paul's congregation at Hannibal, and served them up to several years ago, when his declining years compelled him to retire permanently from the activities of church work. Since then, he has led a quiet life with his family.
Two years ago, his wife died, which depressed the old gentleman greatly. Since that time, he had lived in solitude, scarcely ever leaving the premises.
Deceased is survived by three daughters and four sons, the names of whom follow: Mrs. Meta Harscher; Mrs. Fred F. Bartelt; and Miss Amanda Liese, all of this city; John of Kansas City; and Simon, Paul, and August, all of this city.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, November 14, 1908; page 3.
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The funeral of the late Reverend Simon Liese will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 2220 Chestnut street, and at 2:30 o'clock from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be at Woodland cemetery. Friends invited.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, November 14, 1908; page 3.
Opposite the reservoir on Chestnut street, in a pleasant frame cottage surrounded by many of the things that make life worth living, lives the Reverend Simon Liese, who is almost ready to celebrate a double Golden Jubilee. Fifty years ago the 24th of this month, Reverend Liese was ordained a minister of the German Evangelical church. Fifty years ago the 11th day of August next, he was married to his wife, who still abides with him and who is in very good health.
Reverend Liese is 79 years old. Mrs. Liese is not quite so aged. He is now assistant pastor of St. John's church, and since the death of Reverend Zahn, he has attended to the duties of pastor.
A Whig reported saw Reverend Liese at his home yesterday afternoon. He was reclining in a hammock under a grape arbor, talking to Mrs. Liese, who sat in a chair on the porch when the reporter entered the gate. A cooling breeze that stirred the boughs of a chestnut tree nearby, and rustled the grape leaves over his head, added to his comfort. He had, but an hour or two before, been working in the garden, and his face was as "brown as a berry." He was taking his afternoon rest.
When the reporter told his errand, the old theologist laughed merrily, and his wife joined him. They did not know whether the extraordinary events in their lives were to be celebrated or not. Reverend Liese thought they should be made memorable. Mrs. Liese had apparently thought little of a celebration of any kind, to commemorate the half century anniversary of their marriage, and his ordination. But, it is very evident that the celebration will be organized by their friends, who are numbered by the thousands.
Reverend Liese was preaching in St. Paul's Evangelical church, St. Louis, when he got a call from Salem church, Quincy. He came here, and was regularly ordained a minister on the date mentioned. He remained with Salem church until 1860, when he assumed the pastorate of St. Peter's church, and held this position for twenty-five years. He built the brick church and school at Ninth and York. In 1885, he resigned from St. Peter's, and the same year, went to Hannibal and took charge of St. John's Lutheran church. He stayed there seven years, and then, returned to Quincy, and began his residence where he now lives, 2250 Chestnut street. He has owned this property for more than forty years.
In recent years, Reverend and Mrs. Liese have suffered considerably from illness, but they are in very good health now, and promise to live long after the celebration of their Golden wedding anniversary.
They were married in St. Louis. Mrs. Liese was Miss Minnie Waldecker. Both were born in Germany, her birthplace being but a few miles from his. They have seven children: four boys and three girls, all of whom are living. One daughter resides with them.
- The Quincy Daily Whig, Friday, June 14, 1901; page 5.
NB: Typed as printed but for minor punctuation improvements. Address somewhat conflicts with other notices.
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The oldest German pastor in Quincy died yesterday afternoon, shortly after 2 o'clock, at his home, 2220 Chestnut street, after an illness of three weeks, suffering from ailments incidental to old age. His death brings to a close the life of a good Christian character, and one who has commanded the respect of the community during the fifty-five years of his residence in this city.
Since coming to this city, and up to several years ago when his name was put on the superannuated list, he was active in church work among several German Lutheran congregations of Quincy, having filled the pulpits of several local churches of his denomination.
He was born in Hoentrup, Lippe, Germany, on September 25, 1822. After receiving a course of ministerial training in his native country, he emigrated to America in 1851, locating first at St. Louis, where he had charge of St. Paul's church for several years. He then came to Quincy, being among the many Germans who came from the south to Quincy in the early 1850s.
A few years before his advent to this city, the Salem congregation had established itself and held meetings in a residence on Maine, between Seventh and Eighth streets. The congregation, being in need of a spiritual leader, elected Reverend Liese as pastor. He had charge of the Salem church for eight years, after the edifice now located at Ninth and State streets had been erected. At the end of that time, through a difference that arose between he and the trustees, he resigned. At once, he accepted the pastorate of the St. Peter's Lutheran congregation, which had just been organized.
The present church, at Ninth and York streets, was built several years later. He served as pastor there for twenty-five years. His old age becoming a detriment to him in carrying on his church duties, after a quarter of a century of active work, he sought a smaller congregation, where the duties would not be so heavy.
He accepted a call from the St. Paul's congregation at Hannibal, and served them up to several years ago, when his declining years compelled him to retire permanently from the activities of church work. Since then, he has led a quiet life with his family.
Two years ago, his wife died, which depressed the old gentleman greatly. Since that time, he had lived in solitude, scarcely ever leaving the premises.
Deceased is survived by three daughters and four sons, the names of whom follow: Mrs. Meta Harscher; Mrs. Fred F. Bartelt; and Miss Amanda Liese, all of this city; John of Kansas City; and Simon, Paul, and August, all of this city.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, November 14, 1908; page 3.
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The funeral of the late Reverend Simon Liese will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 2220 Chestnut street, and at 2:30 o'clock from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be at Woodland cemetery. Friends invited.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, November 14, 1908; page 3.
Reverend Liese is 79 years old. Mrs. Liese is not quite so aged. He is now assistant pastor of St. John's church, and since the death of Reverend Zahn, he has attended to the duties of pastor.
A Whig reported saw Reverend Liese at his home yesterday afternoon. He was reclining in a hammock under a grape arbor, talking to Mrs. Liese, who sat in a chair on the porch when the reporter entered the gate. A cooling breeze that stirred the boughs of a chestnut tree nearby, and rustled the grape leaves over his head, added to his comfort. He had, but an hour or two before, been working in the garden, and his face was as "brown as a berry." He was taking his afternoon rest.
When the reporter told his errand, the old theologist laughed merrily, and his wife joined him. They did not know whether the extraordinary events in their lives were to be celebrated or not. Reverend Liese thought they should be made memorable. Mrs. Liese had apparently thought little of a celebration of any kind, to commemorate the half century anniversary of their marriage, and his ordination. But, it is very evident that the celebration will be organized by their friends, who are numbered by the thousands.
Reverend Liese was preaching in St. Paul's Evangelical church, St. Louis, when he got a call from Salem church, Quincy. He came here, and was regularly ordained a minister on the date mentioned. He remained with Salem church until 1860, when he assumed the pastorate of St. Peter's church, and held this position for twenty-five years. He built the brick church and school at Ninth and York. In 1885, he resigned from St. Peter's, and the same year, went to Hannibal and took charge of St. John's Lutheran church. He stayed there seven years, and then, returned to Quincy, and began his residence where he now lives, 2250 Chestnut street. He has owned this property for more than forty years.
In recent years, Reverend and Mrs. Liese have suffered considerably from illness, but they are in very good health now, and promise to live long after the celebration of their Golden wedding anniversary.
They were married in St. Louis. Mrs. Liese was Miss Minnie Waldecker. Both were born in Germany, her birthplace being but a few miles from his. They have seven children: four boys and three girls, all of whom are living. One daughter resides with them.
- The Quincy Daily Whig, Friday, June 14, 1901; page 5.
NB: Typed as printed but for minor punctuation improvements. Address somewhat conflicts with other notices.
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The oldest German pastor in Quincy died yesterday afternoon, shortly after 2 o'clock, at his home, 2220 Chestnut street, after an illness of three weeks, suffering from ailments incidental to old age. His death brings to a close the life of a good Christian character, and one who has commanded the respect of the community during the fifty-five years of his residence in this city.
Since coming to this city, and up to several years ago when his name was put on the superannuated list, he was active in church work among several German Lutheran congregations of Quincy, having filled the pulpits of several local churches of his denomination.
He was born in Hoentrup, Lippe, Germany, on September 25, 1822. After receiving a course of ministerial training in his native country, he emigrated to America in 1851, locating first at St. Louis, where he had charge of St. Paul's church for several years. He then came to Quincy, being among the many Germans who came from the south to Quincy in the early 1850s.
A few years before his advent to this city, the Salem congregation had established itself and held meetings in a residence on Maine, between Seventh and Eighth streets. The congregation, being in need of a spiritual leader, elected Reverend Liese as pastor. He had charge of the Salem church for eight years, after the edifice now located at Ninth and State streets had been erected. At the end of that time, through a difference that arose between he and the trustees, he resigned. At once, he accepted the pastorate of the St. Peter's Lutheran congregation, which had just been organized.
The present church, at Ninth and York streets, was built several years later. He served as pastor there for twenty-five years. His old age becoming a detriment to him in carrying on his church duties, after a quarter of a century of active work, he sought a smaller congregation, where the duties would not be so heavy.
He accepted a call from the St. Paul's congregation at Hannibal, and served them up to several years ago, when his declining years compelled him to retire permanently from the activities of church work. Since then, he has led a quiet life with his family.
Two years ago, his wife died, which depressed the old gentleman greatly. Since that time, he had lived in solitude, scarcely ever leaving the premises.
Deceased is survived by three daughters and four sons, the names of whom follow: Mrs. Meta Harscher; Mrs. Fred F. Bartelt; and Miss Amanda Liese, all of this city; John of Kansas City; and Simon, Paul, and August, all of this city.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, November 14, 1908; page 3.
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The funeral of the late Reverend Simon Liese will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 2220 Chestnut street, and at 2:30 o'clock from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be at Woodland cemetery. Friends invited.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, November 14, 1908; page 3.
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