Chilton Times---10th July, 1897
At an early hour Tuesday morning, 6th July, sad news, sudden as a thunderbolt, cast gloom over our city and county, giving solemn notice to all, that life is of uncertain duration and weak the thread that binds us to this world. It was the startling announcement that Major Reinhard Schlichting was dead----a solemn fact that could hardly be realized but which alas, proved too true. The cause of this termination of a useful life was heart failure, a disease which seems to have prevailed in the family, a father, two brothers and a son having died in the same manner.
On Monday morning, Mr.S.returned from a trip of several days duration, to the vicinity of Ashland where he had been to look over some land owned in that section. In the afternoon he drove over to Stockbridge to attend the celebration of Independence Day, returning to his home at eight o'clock in the evening. He seemed to be in excellant health and greeted numerous friends in that same,jolly manner which was always his custom. After spending a short time with his family, visiting, he retired for the night. Shortly before midnight, his wife was awakened by the peculiar breathing of her husband and getting up she lighted a lamp. She noticed something was wrong with him and awakened her son,Carl,and daughter Jennie. A messenger was sent for a physican, but before medical aid arrived the vital spark had flown and husband and father had passed in to eternity.
For over thirty years,Major Schlichting had been a neighbor, friend and companion of old and young of our city. Kind hearted, sympathetic and impulsive, his hand was ever stretched out to aid his fellow men, never stopping to discriminate in the time of need between friend and foe. He was one of the leading spirits of the county and no gathering was complete unless the Major's benign countenance beamed upon it.
Reinhard Frederick George Schlichting was born 23 May, 1835 at Stollham, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg,Germany. He was educated in the city schools of his native city until 1847 when his parents emigrated to the United States, coming directly to Wisconsin and locating at Sheboygan Falls. Although young, he assisted his father in building a home in the dense wilderness and shared all the hardships that befell the early pioneers in those days.
When the flag of his adopted country was fired upon, he offered his services to the nation. On October 2nd,1861 he entered the military services as a private in Co K of the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was appointed 1st Sergeant, 9th November,1861,2nd Lieutenany 30th January,1864. He was discharged 18th October, 1864, to receive a commission as Captian in the 45th Wisconsin regiment and became Major of the same on 10th July,1865.He participated in the battle of Benton,Mo., in the attack on Fort Van Buren and Saline,Ark., and the engagement at Nashville, Tenn., being honorably discharged 17th July, 1865.
On 30th July, 1864, while home from the scene of strife and conflict on a furlough, he was united in matrimony to Bertha Belitz, daughter of the late Henry F.Belitz. Four children blessed this happy union: Herman, Oscar, Carl and Jennie. All are living except Oscar, who died suddenly,27th July, 1892, while at work in St.Paul,Minn. In 1866 Major Schlichting purchased the Washington House and on 23rd July, of that year took possession. He conducted this hotel for six years, making of it a popular stopping place for the traveling public. Disposing of the hotel, he engaged in the manufacture of hubs and spokes for a short time and then purchased the Robinson store building and conducting a drug store. Later on he was engaged for a few years in purchasing stock. In 1890 he was given the managment of the Pabst business for this county, looking after interests of this company until his death.
Major Schlichting became prominent in the affairs of Calumet County soon after moving within its borders. His genial ways and social good fellowship made him friends and his natural ability assisted him to positions of trust. In 1867-68 he was district attorney of the county. In 1868, he was selected school district clerk and held the position until 1877. In 1880, he was re-elected and held the office until 1882 when he resigned. That he was a public spirited citizen is well attested to by the part he took in all general improvements, especially in school matters. It was while he was one of the school officers that the large stone structure which is now used as a High School building constructed. In his connection with school work he always aimed to get the ablest instructors for the schools and took just pride in making the schools what they should be, the bulwarks of American liberty. In 1874-75, he represented Calumet county and a part of the county board. He has held the position of city clerk, justice of the peace, alderman, president of the council and mayor of the city in 1889. In every position of trust he showed himself to be one of the noblest works of God--an honest, upright official and his record will stand as an example for the rising generation.
ajor Schlichting was for a number of years a member of the Masonic Lodge of this city and took an active interest in the work. He was also one of the foremost members of the Grand Army of the Republic, holding the office of commander of the Chilton Post when last trumpet, summoning him to that undiscovered country was sounded.
The Chilton Grand Army Post was in charge and hundreds of friends from far and near were present to pay tribute to the dead and offer sympathy of the bereft ones. Before leaving the house, the Gesang verein, of which the deceased was an honorary member, sang a toughing song.
Finis.........Pax Christi
At an early hour Tuesday morning, 6th July, sad news, sudden as a thunderbolt, cast gloom over our city and county, giving solemn notice to all, that life is of uncertain duration and weak the thread that binds us to this world. It was the startling announcement that Major Reinhard Schlichting was dead----a solemn fact that could hardly be realized but which alas, proved too true. The cause of this termination of a useful life was heart failure, a disease which seems to have prevailed in the family, a father, two brothers and a son having died in the same manner.
On Monday morning, Mr.S.returned from a trip of several days duration, to the vicinity of Ashland where he had been to look over some land owned in that section. In the afternoon he drove over to Stockbridge to attend the celebration of Independence Day, returning to his home at eight o'clock in the evening. He seemed to be in excellant health and greeted numerous friends in that same,jolly manner which was always his custom. After spending a short time with his family, visiting, he retired for the night. Shortly before midnight, his wife was awakened by the peculiar breathing of her husband and getting up she lighted a lamp. She noticed something was wrong with him and awakened her son,Carl,and daughter Jennie. A messenger was sent for a physican, but before medical aid arrived the vital spark had flown and husband and father had passed in to eternity.
For over thirty years,Major Schlichting had been a neighbor, friend and companion of old and young of our city. Kind hearted, sympathetic and impulsive, his hand was ever stretched out to aid his fellow men, never stopping to discriminate in the time of need between friend and foe. He was one of the leading spirits of the county and no gathering was complete unless the Major's benign countenance beamed upon it.
Reinhard Frederick George Schlichting was born 23 May, 1835 at Stollham, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg,Germany. He was educated in the city schools of his native city until 1847 when his parents emigrated to the United States, coming directly to Wisconsin and locating at Sheboygan Falls. Although young, he assisted his father in building a home in the dense wilderness and shared all the hardships that befell the early pioneers in those days.
When the flag of his adopted country was fired upon, he offered his services to the nation. On October 2nd,1861 he entered the military services as a private in Co K of the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was appointed 1st Sergeant, 9th November,1861,2nd Lieutenany 30th January,1864. He was discharged 18th October, 1864, to receive a commission as Captian in the 45th Wisconsin regiment and became Major of the same on 10th July,1865.He participated in the battle of Benton,Mo., in the attack on Fort Van Buren and Saline,Ark., and the engagement at Nashville, Tenn., being honorably discharged 17th July, 1865.
On 30th July, 1864, while home from the scene of strife and conflict on a furlough, he was united in matrimony to Bertha Belitz, daughter of the late Henry F.Belitz. Four children blessed this happy union: Herman, Oscar, Carl and Jennie. All are living except Oscar, who died suddenly,27th July, 1892, while at work in St.Paul,Minn. In 1866 Major Schlichting purchased the Washington House and on 23rd July, of that year took possession. He conducted this hotel for six years, making of it a popular stopping place for the traveling public. Disposing of the hotel, he engaged in the manufacture of hubs and spokes for a short time and then purchased the Robinson store building and conducting a drug store. Later on he was engaged for a few years in purchasing stock. In 1890 he was given the managment of the Pabst business for this county, looking after interests of this company until his death.
Major Schlichting became prominent in the affairs of Calumet County soon after moving within its borders. His genial ways and social good fellowship made him friends and his natural ability assisted him to positions of trust. In 1867-68 he was district attorney of the county. In 1868, he was selected school district clerk and held the position until 1877. In 1880, he was re-elected and held the office until 1882 when he resigned. That he was a public spirited citizen is well attested to by the part he took in all general improvements, especially in school matters. It was while he was one of the school officers that the large stone structure which is now used as a High School building constructed. In his connection with school work he always aimed to get the ablest instructors for the schools and took just pride in making the schools what they should be, the bulwarks of American liberty. In 1874-75, he represented Calumet county and a part of the county board. He has held the position of city clerk, justice of the peace, alderman, president of the council and mayor of the city in 1889. In every position of trust he showed himself to be one of the noblest works of God--an honest, upright official and his record will stand as an example for the rising generation.
ajor Schlichting was for a number of years a member of the Masonic Lodge of this city and took an active interest in the work. He was also one of the foremost members of the Grand Army of the Republic, holding the office of commander of the Chilton Post when last trumpet, summoning him to that undiscovered country was sounded.
The Chilton Grand Army Post was in charge and hundreds of friends from far and near were present to pay tribute to the dead and offer sympathy of the bereft ones. Before leaving the house, the Gesang verein, of which the deceased was an honorary member, sang a toughing song.
Finis.........Pax Christi
Chilton Times---10th July, 1897
At an early hour Tuesday morning, 6th July, sad news, sudden as a thunderbolt, cast gloom over our city and county, giving solemn notice to all, that life is of uncertain duration and weak the thread that binds us to this world. It was the startling announcement that Major Reinhard Schlichting was dead----a solemn fact that could hardly be realized but which alas, proved too true. The cause of this termination of a useful life was heart failure, a disease which seems to have prevailed in the family, a father, two brothers and a son having died in the same manner.
On Monday morning, Mr.S.returned from a trip of several days duration, to the vicinity of Ashland where he had been to look over some land owned in that section. In the afternoon he drove over to Stockbridge to attend the celebration of Independence Day, returning to his home at eight o'clock in the evening. He seemed to be in excellant health and greeted numerous friends in that same,jolly manner which was always his custom. After spending a short time with his family, visiting, he retired for the night. Shortly before midnight, his wife was awakened by the peculiar breathing of her husband and getting up she lighted a lamp. She noticed something was wrong with him and awakened her son,Carl,and daughter Jennie. A messenger was sent for a physican, but before medical aid arrived the vital spark had flown and husband and father had passed in to eternity.
For over thirty years,Major Schlichting had been a neighbor, friend and companion of old and young of our city. Kind hearted, sympathetic and impulsive, his hand was ever stretched out to aid his fellow men, never stopping to discriminate in the time of need between friend and foe. He was one of the leading spirits of the county and no gathering was complete unless the Major's benign countenance beamed upon it.
Reinhard Frederick George Schlichting was born 23 May, 1835 at Stollham, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg,Germany. He was educated in the city schools of his native city until 1847 when his parents emigrated to the United States, coming directly to Wisconsin and locating at Sheboygan Falls. Although young, he assisted his father in building a home in the dense wilderness and shared all the hardships that befell the early pioneers in those days.
When the flag of his adopted country was fired upon, he offered his services to the nation. On October 2nd,1861 he entered the military services as a private in Co K of the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was appointed 1st Sergeant, 9th November,1861,2nd Lieutenany 30th January,1864. He was discharged 18th October, 1864, to receive a commission as Captian in the 45th Wisconsin regiment and became Major of the same on 10th July,1865.He participated in the battle of Benton,Mo., in the attack on Fort Van Buren and Saline,Ark., and the engagement at Nashville, Tenn., being honorably discharged 17th July, 1865.
On 30th July, 1864, while home from the scene of strife and conflict on a furlough, he was united in matrimony to Bertha Belitz, daughter of the late Henry F.Belitz. Four children blessed this happy union: Herman, Oscar, Carl and Jennie. All are living except Oscar, who died suddenly,27th July, 1892, while at work in St.Paul,Minn. In 1866 Major Schlichting purchased the Washington House and on 23rd July, of that year took possession. He conducted this hotel for six years, making of it a popular stopping place for the traveling public. Disposing of the hotel, he engaged in the manufacture of hubs and spokes for a short time and then purchased the Robinson store building and conducting a drug store. Later on he was engaged for a few years in purchasing stock. In 1890 he was given the managment of the Pabst business for this county, looking after interests of this company until his death.
Major Schlichting became prominent in the affairs of Calumet County soon after moving within its borders. His genial ways and social good fellowship made him friends and his natural ability assisted him to positions of trust. In 1867-68 he was district attorney of the county. In 1868, he was selected school district clerk and held the position until 1877. In 1880, he was re-elected and held the office until 1882 when he resigned. That he was a public spirited citizen is well attested to by the part he took in all general improvements, especially in school matters. It was while he was one of the school officers that the large stone structure which is now used as a High School building constructed. In his connection with school work he always aimed to get the ablest instructors for the schools and took just pride in making the schools what they should be, the bulwarks of American liberty. In 1874-75, he represented Calumet county and a part of the county board. He has held the position of city clerk, justice of the peace, alderman, president of the council and mayor of the city in 1889. In every position of trust he showed himself to be one of the noblest works of God--an honest, upright official and his record will stand as an example for the rising generation.
ajor Schlichting was for a number of years a member of the Masonic Lodge of this city and took an active interest in the work. He was also one of the foremost members of the Grand Army of the Republic, holding the office of commander of the Chilton Post when last trumpet, summoning him to that undiscovered country was sounded.
The Chilton Grand Army Post was in charge and hundreds of friends from far and near were present to pay tribute to the dead and offer sympathy of the bereft ones. Before leaving the house, the Gesang verein, of which the deceased was an honorary member, sang a toughing song.
Finis.........Pax Christi
At an early hour Tuesday morning, 6th July, sad news, sudden as a thunderbolt, cast gloom over our city and county, giving solemn notice to all, that life is of uncertain duration and weak the thread that binds us to this world. It was the startling announcement that Major Reinhard Schlichting was dead----a solemn fact that could hardly be realized but which alas, proved too true. The cause of this termination of a useful life was heart failure, a disease which seems to have prevailed in the family, a father, two brothers and a son having died in the same manner.
On Monday morning, Mr.S.returned from a trip of several days duration, to the vicinity of Ashland where he had been to look over some land owned in that section. In the afternoon he drove over to Stockbridge to attend the celebration of Independence Day, returning to his home at eight o'clock in the evening. He seemed to be in excellant health and greeted numerous friends in that same,jolly manner which was always his custom. After spending a short time with his family, visiting, he retired for the night. Shortly before midnight, his wife was awakened by the peculiar breathing of her husband and getting up she lighted a lamp. She noticed something was wrong with him and awakened her son,Carl,and daughter Jennie. A messenger was sent for a physican, but before medical aid arrived the vital spark had flown and husband and father had passed in to eternity.
For over thirty years,Major Schlichting had been a neighbor, friend and companion of old and young of our city. Kind hearted, sympathetic and impulsive, his hand was ever stretched out to aid his fellow men, never stopping to discriminate in the time of need between friend and foe. He was one of the leading spirits of the county and no gathering was complete unless the Major's benign countenance beamed upon it.
Reinhard Frederick George Schlichting was born 23 May, 1835 at Stollham, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg,Germany. He was educated in the city schools of his native city until 1847 when his parents emigrated to the United States, coming directly to Wisconsin and locating at Sheboygan Falls. Although young, he assisted his father in building a home in the dense wilderness and shared all the hardships that befell the early pioneers in those days.
When the flag of his adopted country was fired upon, he offered his services to the nation. On October 2nd,1861 he entered the military services as a private in Co K of the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was appointed 1st Sergeant, 9th November,1861,2nd Lieutenany 30th January,1864. He was discharged 18th October, 1864, to receive a commission as Captian in the 45th Wisconsin regiment and became Major of the same on 10th July,1865.He participated in the battle of Benton,Mo., in the attack on Fort Van Buren and Saline,Ark., and the engagement at Nashville, Tenn., being honorably discharged 17th July, 1865.
On 30th July, 1864, while home from the scene of strife and conflict on a furlough, he was united in matrimony to Bertha Belitz, daughter of the late Henry F.Belitz. Four children blessed this happy union: Herman, Oscar, Carl and Jennie. All are living except Oscar, who died suddenly,27th July, 1892, while at work in St.Paul,Minn. In 1866 Major Schlichting purchased the Washington House and on 23rd July, of that year took possession. He conducted this hotel for six years, making of it a popular stopping place for the traveling public. Disposing of the hotel, he engaged in the manufacture of hubs and spokes for a short time and then purchased the Robinson store building and conducting a drug store. Later on he was engaged for a few years in purchasing stock. In 1890 he was given the managment of the Pabst business for this county, looking after interests of this company until his death.
Major Schlichting became prominent in the affairs of Calumet County soon after moving within its borders. His genial ways and social good fellowship made him friends and his natural ability assisted him to positions of trust. In 1867-68 he was district attorney of the county. In 1868, he was selected school district clerk and held the position until 1877. In 1880, he was re-elected and held the office until 1882 when he resigned. That he was a public spirited citizen is well attested to by the part he took in all general improvements, especially in school matters. It was while he was one of the school officers that the large stone structure which is now used as a High School building constructed. In his connection with school work he always aimed to get the ablest instructors for the schools and took just pride in making the schools what they should be, the bulwarks of American liberty. In 1874-75, he represented Calumet county and a part of the county board. He has held the position of city clerk, justice of the peace, alderman, president of the council and mayor of the city in 1889. In every position of trust he showed himself to be one of the noblest works of God--an honest, upright official and his record will stand as an example for the rising generation.
ajor Schlichting was for a number of years a member of the Masonic Lodge of this city and took an active interest in the work. He was also one of the foremost members of the Grand Army of the Republic, holding the office of commander of the Chilton Post when last trumpet, summoning him to that undiscovered country was sounded.
The Chilton Grand Army Post was in charge and hundreds of friends from far and near were present to pay tribute to the dead and offer sympathy of the bereft ones. Before leaving the house, the Gesang verein, of which the deceased was an honorary member, sang a toughing song.
Finis.........Pax Christi
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