William was only 45 years old when he died. He ran The Wisconsin House, a hotel and tavern in Plymouth before he bought it in 1895. The brakeman woke him up but it was supposed that William was not fully awake when he jumped. It is sad indeed for a young man. He lived in Centerville for 12-14 years, and all seven children were born there.
- Lorfeld Family History
WILLIAM LORFELD INJURED
October 18, 1900, Plymouth Reporter
Early this morning, Wm. Lorfeld who had been north on a visit was returning home on the 2:00 am passenger train, when nearing the Mill St. Bridge, the brakeman noticed he was near Plymouth. Mr. Lorfeld supposed that the train had reached the station and that it was pulling out again. When he got to the platform of the car, he jumped. He received some severe bruises and it was thought that several bones were broken. His head was also badly cut. He was found by the night watchman, Peter Wirtz, who summoned aid. He was taken to and cared for by Dr. Mead, who pronounced the wounds quite serious.
WILLIAM LORFELD OBITUARY
Plymouth Reporter
William Lorfeld was born in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County in 1855. In 1877, while living in the town of Centerville, he married Emma Zill. In 1895, he bought The Wisconsin House in Plymouth which he managed as a hotel ever since. Mr. Lorfeld is survived by his wife, seven children, an aged father, four brothers and three sisters. In spite of pouring rain, the attendance was very large. This being any criteria of a man's popularity, the immediate friends of Mr. Lorfeld have all reason to feel gratified.
- Lorfeld Family History
WILLIAM LORFELD INJURED
October 18, 1900, Plymouth Reporter
Early this morning, Wm. Lorfeld who had been north on a visit was returning home on the 2:00 am passenger train, when nearing the Mill St. Bridge, the brakeman noticed he was near Plymouth. Mr. Lorfeld supposed that the train had reached the station and that it was pulling out again. When he got to the platform of the car, he jumped. He received some severe bruises and it was thought that several bones were broken. His head was also badly cut. He was found by the night watchman, Peter Wirtz, who summoned aid. He was taken to and cared for by Dr. Mead, who pronounced the wounds quite serious.
WILLIAM LORFELD OBITUARY
Plymouth Reporter
William Lorfeld was born in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County in 1855. In 1877, while living in the town of Centerville, he married Emma Zill. In 1895, he bought The Wisconsin House in Plymouth which he managed as a hotel ever since. Mr. Lorfeld is survived by his wife, seven children, an aged father, four brothers and three sisters. In spite of pouring rain, the attendance was very large. This being any criteria of a man's popularity, the immediate friends of Mr. Lorfeld have all reason to feel gratified.
William was only 45 years old when he died. He ran The Wisconsin House, a hotel and tavern in Plymouth before he bought it in 1895. The brakeman woke him up but it was supposed that William was not fully awake when he jumped. It is sad indeed for a young man. He lived in Centerville for 12-14 years, and all seven children were born there.
- Lorfeld Family History
WILLIAM LORFELD INJURED
October 18, 1900, Plymouth Reporter
Early this morning, Wm. Lorfeld who had been north on a visit was returning home on the 2:00 am passenger train, when nearing the Mill St. Bridge, the brakeman noticed he was near Plymouth. Mr. Lorfeld supposed that the train had reached the station and that it was pulling out again. When he got to the platform of the car, he jumped. He received some severe bruises and it was thought that several bones were broken. His head was also badly cut. He was found by the night watchman, Peter Wirtz, who summoned aid. He was taken to and cared for by Dr. Mead, who pronounced the wounds quite serious.
WILLIAM LORFELD OBITUARY
Plymouth Reporter
William Lorfeld was born in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County in 1855. In 1877, while living in the town of Centerville, he married Emma Zill. In 1895, he bought The Wisconsin House in Plymouth which he managed as a hotel ever since. Mr. Lorfeld is survived by his wife, seven children, an aged father, four brothers and three sisters. In spite of pouring rain, the attendance was very large. This being any criteria of a man's popularity, the immediate friends of Mr. Lorfeld have all reason to feel gratified.
- Lorfeld Family History
WILLIAM LORFELD INJURED
October 18, 1900, Plymouth Reporter
Early this morning, Wm. Lorfeld who had been north on a visit was returning home on the 2:00 am passenger train, when nearing the Mill St. Bridge, the brakeman noticed he was near Plymouth. Mr. Lorfeld supposed that the train had reached the station and that it was pulling out again. When he got to the platform of the car, he jumped. He received some severe bruises and it was thought that several bones were broken. His head was also badly cut. He was found by the night watchman, Peter Wirtz, who summoned aid. He was taken to and cared for by Dr. Mead, who pronounced the wounds quite serious.
WILLIAM LORFELD OBITUARY
Plymouth Reporter
William Lorfeld was born in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County in 1855. In 1877, while living in the town of Centerville, he married Emma Zill. In 1895, he bought The Wisconsin House in Plymouth which he managed as a hotel ever since. Mr. Lorfeld is survived by his wife, seven children, an aged father, four brothers and three sisters. In spite of pouring rain, the attendance was very large. This being any criteria of a man's popularity, the immediate friends of Mr. Lorfeld have all reason to feel gratified.
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