Joe Ecker, Sr., died last Tuesday at the age of 76 years. He was ill for a long time although the best of medical service was given him. One son, Adolph, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and Mrs. John Kleiber, Sr., a half sister, survive. The funeral took place at Holy Trinity Catholic church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 04, 1918, Page 5
The court last week heard the Ecker case. Joseph Ecker died lately leaving an
estate of about $20,000. Adolph Ecker of Cato claimed to be the son of the
deceased although there was no record of a marriage of his mother and the elder
Ecker. Collateral relatives also claimed the estate. Adolph sought to prove in
county court that the old man had admitted in writing that Adolph was his son.
The law requires this to be done in writing. There was evidence of some such
writing having existed many years ago on a fly leaf of an old book. This writing
is now lost and its contents can be proved only by oral evidence. The county
court held that the relationship had been established and that Adolph Ecker is
the rightful heir. A half sister of the deceased Ecker appealed and the testimony
was gone over again in circuit court and the matter taken under advisement by the
court.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 20, 1919 P. 1
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TWO MAPLE GROVE COUPLE, WEDDED FIFTY YEARS GO,
HOLD JOINT CELEBRATION OF GOLDEN WEDDING TODAY
Maple Grove was the scene of an unusual celebration today when two
couples, married at the same time fifty years ago, neighbors for
half a century on adjoining farms, observed a double celebration of
the golden wedding anniversary, recalling the double wedding of 1865.
The presence of one of the bridesmaids who attended the couple fifty
years ago was an interest incident of today's celebration. Mr. Moser
and Mrs. Ecker are brother and sister and both couples are among the
best known pioneer residents of Manitowoc county. The weddings were
celebrated at the Catholic church at Chilton January 13, 1865 and
shortly after the two couples took up their homes on adjoining farms
in Maple Grove where they have resided ever since.
Mr. Moser is 74 and his wife 72 while Mr. Ecker is 74 and his wife
76. Mrs. Moser's maiden name was Theresa Neuwirth while that of Mrs.
Ecker was Elizabeth Moser. All four of the celebrants are hale and
hearty despite their ages and made the trip to the church in company
today. Mrs. John Klieber, a sister of Mr. Ecker, who was bridesmaid
at the wedding, accompanied the golden wedding party today.
Rev. Father Gardhans officiated at mass said for the two couple at the
Kasson church today, following which the celebrants returned to their
homes where a two day celebration is planned, relatives, friends and
neighbors being entertained at the Moser home today and at the Ecker
home tomorrow.
Mr. Moser is a veteran of the civil war, having served with Company G.,
Fourteenth Wisconsin. Both he and Mr. Ecker have been engaged in farming
in the county for years and have amassed a comfortable competence for
their reclining days. Congratulations were sent to the couples from many
friends in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 13, 1916 P.1
Contributor: Shari Milks (49043446) •
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 04, 1918, Page 5
The court last week heard the Ecker case. Joseph Ecker died lately leaving an
estate of about $20,000. Adolph Ecker of Cato claimed to be the son of the
deceased although there was no record of a marriage of his mother and the elder
Ecker. Collateral relatives also claimed the estate. Adolph sought to prove in
county court that the old man had admitted in writing that Adolph was his son.
The law requires this to be done in writing. There was evidence of some such
writing having existed many years ago on a fly leaf of an old book. This writing
is now lost and its contents can be proved only by oral evidence. The county
court held that the relationship had been established and that Adolph Ecker is
the rightful heir. A half sister of the deceased Ecker appealed and the testimony
was gone over again in circuit court and the matter taken under advisement by the
court.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 20, 1919 P. 1
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TWO MAPLE GROVE COUPLE, WEDDED FIFTY YEARS GO,
HOLD JOINT CELEBRATION OF GOLDEN WEDDING TODAY
Maple Grove was the scene of an unusual celebration today when two
couples, married at the same time fifty years ago, neighbors for
half a century on adjoining farms, observed a double celebration of
the golden wedding anniversary, recalling the double wedding of 1865.
The presence of one of the bridesmaids who attended the couple fifty
years ago was an interest incident of today's celebration. Mr. Moser
and Mrs. Ecker are brother and sister and both couples are among the
best known pioneer residents of Manitowoc county. The weddings were
celebrated at the Catholic church at Chilton January 13, 1865 and
shortly after the two couples took up their homes on adjoining farms
in Maple Grove where they have resided ever since.
Mr. Moser is 74 and his wife 72 while Mr. Ecker is 74 and his wife
76. Mrs. Moser's maiden name was Theresa Neuwirth while that of Mrs.
Ecker was Elizabeth Moser. All four of the celebrants are hale and
hearty despite their ages and made the trip to the church in company
today. Mrs. John Klieber, a sister of Mr. Ecker, who was bridesmaid
at the wedding, accompanied the golden wedding party today.
Rev. Father Gardhans officiated at mass said for the two couple at the
Kasson church today, following which the celebrants returned to their
homes where a two day celebration is planned, relatives, friends and
neighbors being entertained at the Moser home today and at the Ecker
home tomorrow.
Mr. Moser is a veteran of the civil war, having served with Company G.,
Fourteenth Wisconsin. Both he and Mr. Ecker have been engaged in farming
in the county for years and have amassed a comfortable competence for
their reclining days. Congratulations were sent to the couples from many
friends in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 13, 1916 P.1
Contributor: Shari Milks (49043446) •
Joe Ecker, Sr., died last Tuesday at the age of 76 years. He was ill for a long time although the best of medical service was given him. One son, Adolph, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and Mrs. John Kleiber, Sr., a half sister, survive. The funeral took place at Holy Trinity Catholic church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 04, 1918, Page 5
The court last week heard the Ecker case. Joseph Ecker died lately leaving an
estate of about $20,000. Adolph Ecker of Cato claimed to be the son of the
deceased although there was no record of a marriage of his mother and the elder
Ecker. Collateral relatives also claimed the estate. Adolph sought to prove in
county court that the old man had admitted in writing that Adolph was his son.
The law requires this to be done in writing. There was evidence of some such
writing having existed many years ago on a fly leaf of an old book. This writing
is now lost and its contents can be proved only by oral evidence. The county
court held that the relationship had been established and that Adolph Ecker is
the rightful heir. A half sister of the deceased Ecker appealed and the testimony
was gone over again in circuit court and the matter taken under advisement by the
court.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 20, 1919 P. 1
********
TWO MAPLE GROVE COUPLE, WEDDED FIFTY YEARS GO,
HOLD JOINT CELEBRATION OF GOLDEN WEDDING TODAY
Maple Grove was the scene of an unusual celebration today when two
couples, married at the same time fifty years ago, neighbors for
half a century on adjoining farms, observed a double celebration of
the golden wedding anniversary, recalling the double wedding of 1865.
The presence of one of the bridesmaids who attended the couple fifty
years ago was an interest incident of today's celebration. Mr. Moser
and Mrs. Ecker are brother and sister and both couples are among the
best known pioneer residents of Manitowoc county. The weddings were
celebrated at the Catholic church at Chilton January 13, 1865 and
shortly after the two couples took up their homes on adjoining farms
in Maple Grove where they have resided ever since.
Mr. Moser is 74 and his wife 72 while Mr. Ecker is 74 and his wife
76. Mrs. Moser's maiden name was Theresa Neuwirth while that of Mrs.
Ecker was Elizabeth Moser. All four of the celebrants are hale and
hearty despite their ages and made the trip to the church in company
today. Mrs. John Klieber, a sister of Mr. Ecker, who was bridesmaid
at the wedding, accompanied the golden wedding party today.
Rev. Father Gardhans officiated at mass said for the two couple at the
Kasson church today, following which the celebrants returned to their
homes where a two day celebration is planned, relatives, friends and
neighbors being entertained at the Moser home today and at the Ecker
home tomorrow.
Mr. Moser is a veteran of the civil war, having served with Company G.,
Fourteenth Wisconsin. Both he and Mr. Ecker have been engaged in farming
in the county for years and have amassed a comfortable competence for
their reclining days. Congratulations were sent to the couples from many
friends in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 13, 1916 P.1
Contributor: Shari Milks (49043446) •
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 04, 1918, Page 5
The court last week heard the Ecker case. Joseph Ecker died lately leaving an
estate of about $20,000. Adolph Ecker of Cato claimed to be the son of the
deceased although there was no record of a marriage of his mother and the elder
Ecker. Collateral relatives also claimed the estate. Adolph sought to prove in
county court that the old man had admitted in writing that Adolph was his son.
The law requires this to be done in writing. There was evidence of some such
writing having existed many years ago on a fly leaf of an old book. This writing
is now lost and its contents can be proved only by oral evidence. The county
court held that the relationship had been established and that Adolph Ecker is
the rightful heir. A half sister of the deceased Ecker appealed and the testimony
was gone over again in circuit court and the matter taken under advisement by the
court.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 20, 1919 P. 1
********
TWO MAPLE GROVE COUPLE, WEDDED FIFTY YEARS GO,
HOLD JOINT CELEBRATION OF GOLDEN WEDDING TODAY
Maple Grove was the scene of an unusual celebration today when two
couples, married at the same time fifty years ago, neighbors for
half a century on adjoining farms, observed a double celebration of
the golden wedding anniversary, recalling the double wedding of 1865.
The presence of one of the bridesmaids who attended the couple fifty
years ago was an interest incident of today's celebration. Mr. Moser
and Mrs. Ecker are brother and sister and both couples are among the
best known pioneer residents of Manitowoc county. The weddings were
celebrated at the Catholic church at Chilton January 13, 1865 and
shortly after the two couples took up their homes on adjoining farms
in Maple Grove where they have resided ever since.
Mr. Moser is 74 and his wife 72 while Mr. Ecker is 74 and his wife
76. Mrs. Moser's maiden name was Theresa Neuwirth while that of Mrs.
Ecker was Elizabeth Moser. All four of the celebrants are hale and
hearty despite their ages and made the trip to the church in company
today. Mrs. John Klieber, a sister of Mr. Ecker, who was bridesmaid
at the wedding, accompanied the golden wedding party today.
Rev. Father Gardhans officiated at mass said for the two couple at the
Kasson church today, following which the celebrants returned to their
homes where a two day celebration is planned, relatives, friends and
neighbors being entertained at the Moser home today and at the Ecker
home tomorrow.
Mr. Moser is a veteran of the civil war, having served with Company G.,
Fourteenth Wisconsin. Both he and Mr. Ecker have been engaged in farming
in the county for years and have amassed a comfortable competence for
their reclining days. Congratulations were sent to the couples from many
friends in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 13, 1916 P.1
Contributor: Shari Milks (49043446) •
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