BULLETIN=JOURNAL, Independence, Iowa, Thursday, Oct. 9, 1913
JOHN BRANDENBURG
As a shock to his many friends came the announcement yesterday morning that John Brandenburg, a well known and highly respected resident, had passed away at his home in the First Ward. The cause of his death was heart trouble. He had been at his workshop the day before, but was not feeling well and consulted a physician. Yesterday morning he went outdoors, was taken worse, and expired after a very brief illness. The hour for his funeral has not been set at this writing, awaiting the arrival of relatives.
Mr. Brandenburg was born in Prussia, Sept. 22, 1843 and came to America at the age of eleven years. He resided in Chicago and later Dubuque before coming to Independence forty-five years ago. He had since made his home here. For a few years he traveled with the old Older circus.
Forty-one years ago he and A.E. Holzer engaged in the iron and woodworking business, under the firm name of Brandenburg & Holzer and had since conducted that business in their shop on Third Avenue. During his residence here, Mr. Brandenburg's quiet, unassuming way, his industrial, honest, reliable and wholesome disposition made him many friends. As was said yesterday by many, "no man could say anything against John Brandenburg", and what better legacy could a man leave? He was a good, industrious citizen, a devoted husband and parent, and in his death the family have the sympathy of all.
In 1866 Mr. Brandenburg was united in marriage with Mary Wilke, who survives him. Three daughters also survive- Mrs. Jacob Kautz and Mrs. Clarence McCracken of La Plata, Missouri, and Mrs. Christina Westfall of Oelwein. A son, Lieut. Herman Brandenburg, of the Chicago fire department, met death in the stockyards fire there some three years ago. Mr. Brandenburg is also survived by a brother and a sister in Chicago, and several grandchildren.
THE INDEPENDENCE CONSERVATIVE, Independence, Iowa, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1913
JOHN BRANDENBURG'S SUDDEN DEATH
-IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A.E. HOLZER OVER FORTY YEARS
-LAID TO REST IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
-FUNERAL FROM HOUSE
John Brandenburg died very suddenly on Wednesday morning of heart disease after he had dressed and gone outdoors. He worked up to the last day of his life and no one knew of his being out of health. His death was a great shock to his family and friends.
John Brandenburg was born in Prussia, Sept. 22, 1843. When eleven years old he came from the old country with his parents to Chicago. In 1866 he was married to Mary Wilke and to them were born five children. In 1869 they moved to Independence. Forty-one years ago he and A.E. Holzer entered into partnership in the iron and woodworking business in the same shop where they have continued business operations all these years. Their shop on North Walnut is therefore one of the old landmarks of Independence, and these two excellent and worthy partners have wrought many a piece of work for customers of all time. The funeral of the deceased was held from the family home on Sunday at 2:30, where a great many old friends and relatives were present. Rev. Kreuger of the German Lutheran Church conducted the services. Misses Augusta Christ and Emma Nehls sang as a duet the beautiful hymn "Nearer My God To Thee". Members of the church sang a couple of sweet old hymns in German.
Deceased was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.
The children present were Jacob Kautz and wife, Clarence McCracken and wife of La Plata, Missouri, and Mr. & Mrs. Badders and three children of Oelwein. A daughter of the deceased, named Caroline, died in infancy. A son, Lieut. Herman Brandenburg, of the Chicago fire department and a splendid type of physical strength, was killed in a fire at the stockyards three years ago. Other relatives present were Chris Andres and wife of Tinley Park, Illinois, and John Brandenburg and wife and Richard Brandenburg of Waverly. The family has the sympathy of a host of friends in their hour of sorrow.
JOHN BRANDENBURG
As a shock to his many friends came the announcement yesterday morning that John Brandenburg, a well known and highly respected resident, had passed away at his home in the First Ward. The cause of his death was heart trouble. He had been at his workshop the day before, but was not feeling well and consulted a physician. Yesterday morning he went outdoors, was taken worse, and expired after a very brief illness. The hour for his funeral has not been set at this writing, awaiting the arrival of relatives.
Mr. Brandenburg was born in Prussia, Sept. 22, 1843 and came to America at the age of eleven years. He resided in Chicago and later Dubuque before coming to Independence forty-five years ago. He had since made his home here. For a few years he traveled with the old Older circus.
Forty-one years ago he and A.E. Holzer engaged in the iron and woodworking business, under the firm name of Brandenburg & Holzer and had since conducted that business in their shop on Third Avenue. During his residence here, Mr. Brandenburg's quiet, unassuming way, his industrial, honest, reliable and wholesome disposition made him many friends. As was said yesterday by many, "no man could say anything against John Brandenburg", and what better legacy could a man leave? He was a good, industrious citizen, a devoted husband and parent, and in his death the family have the sympathy of all.
In 1866 Mr. Brandenburg was united in marriage with Mary Wilke, who survives him. Three daughters also survive- Mrs. Jacob Kautz and Mrs. Clarence McCracken of La Plata, Missouri, and Mrs. Christina Westfall of Oelwein. A son, Lieut. Herman Brandenburg, of the Chicago fire department, met death in the stockyards fire there some three years ago. Mr. Brandenburg is also survived by a brother and a sister in Chicago, and several grandchildren.
THE INDEPENDENCE CONSERVATIVE, Independence, Iowa, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1913
JOHN BRANDENBURG'S SUDDEN DEATH
-IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A.E. HOLZER OVER FORTY YEARS
-LAID TO REST IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
-FUNERAL FROM HOUSE
John Brandenburg died very suddenly on Wednesday morning of heart disease after he had dressed and gone outdoors. He worked up to the last day of his life and no one knew of his being out of health. His death was a great shock to his family and friends.
John Brandenburg was born in Prussia, Sept. 22, 1843. When eleven years old he came from the old country with his parents to Chicago. In 1866 he was married to Mary Wilke and to them were born five children. In 1869 they moved to Independence. Forty-one years ago he and A.E. Holzer entered into partnership in the iron and woodworking business in the same shop where they have continued business operations all these years. Their shop on North Walnut is therefore one of the old landmarks of Independence, and these two excellent and worthy partners have wrought many a piece of work for customers of all time. The funeral of the deceased was held from the family home on Sunday at 2:30, where a great many old friends and relatives were present. Rev. Kreuger of the German Lutheran Church conducted the services. Misses Augusta Christ and Emma Nehls sang as a duet the beautiful hymn "Nearer My God To Thee". Members of the church sang a couple of sweet old hymns in German.
Deceased was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.
The children present were Jacob Kautz and wife, Clarence McCracken and wife of La Plata, Missouri, and Mr. & Mrs. Badders and three children of Oelwein. A daughter of the deceased, named Caroline, died in infancy. A son, Lieut. Herman Brandenburg, of the Chicago fire department and a splendid type of physical strength, was killed in a fire at the stockyards three years ago. Other relatives present were Chris Andres and wife of Tinley Park, Illinois, and John Brandenburg and wife and Richard Brandenburg of Waverly. The family has the sympathy of a host of friends in their hour of sorrow.
BULLETIN=JOURNAL, Independence, Iowa, Thursday, Oct. 9, 1913
JOHN BRANDENBURG
As a shock to his many friends came the announcement yesterday morning that John Brandenburg, a well known and highly respected resident, had passed away at his home in the First Ward. The cause of his death was heart trouble. He had been at his workshop the day before, but was not feeling well and consulted a physician. Yesterday morning he went outdoors, was taken worse, and expired after a very brief illness. The hour for his funeral has not been set at this writing, awaiting the arrival of relatives.
Mr. Brandenburg was born in Prussia, Sept. 22, 1843 and came to America at the age of eleven years. He resided in Chicago and later Dubuque before coming to Independence forty-five years ago. He had since made his home here. For a few years he traveled with the old Older circus.
Forty-one years ago he and A.E. Holzer engaged in the iron and woodworking business, under the firm name of Brandenburg & Holzer and had since conducted that business in their shop on Third Avenue. During his residence here, Mr. Brandenburg's quiet, unassuming way, his industrial, honest, reliable and wholesome disposition made him many friends. As was said yesterday by many, "no man could say anything against John Brandenburg", and what better legacy could a man leave? He was a good, industrious citizen, a devoted husband and parent, and in his death the family have the sympathy of all.
In 1866 Mr. Brandenburg was united in marriage with Mary Wilke, who survives him. Three daughters also survive- Mrs. Jacob Kautz and Mrs. Clarence McCracken of La Plata, Missouri, and Mrs. Christina Westfall of Oelwein. A son, Lieut. Herman Brandenburg, of the Chicago fire department, met death in the stockyards fire there some three years ago. Mr. Brandenburg is also survived by a brother and a sister in Chicago, and several grandchildren.
THE INDEPENDENCE CONSERVATIVE, Independence, Iowa, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1913
JOHN BRANDENBURG'S SUDDEN DEATH
-IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A.E. HOLZER OVER FORTY YEARS
-LAID TO REST IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
-FUNERAL FROM HOUSE
John Brandenburg died very suddenly on Wednesday morning of heart disease after he had dressed and gone outdoors. He worked up to the last day of his life and no one knew of his being out of health. His death was a great shock to his family and friends.
John Brandenburg was born in Prussia, Sept. 22, 1843. When eleven years old he came from the old country with his parents to Chicago. In 1866 he was married to Mary Wilke and to them were born five children. In 1869 they moved to Independence. Forty-one years ago he and A.E. Holzer entered into partnership in the iron and woodworking business in the same shop where they have continued business operations all these years. Their shop on North Walnut is therefore one of the old landmarks of Independence, and these two excellent and worthy partners have wrought many a piece of work for customers of all time. The funeral of the deceased was held from the family home on Sunday at 2:30, where a great many old friends and relatives were present. Rev. Kreuger of the German Lutheran Church conducted the services. Misses Augusta Christ and Emma Nehls sang as a duet the beautiful hymn "Nearer My God To Thee". Members of the church sang a couple of sweet old hymns in German.
Deceased was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.
The children present were Jacob Kautz and wife, Clarence McCracken and wife of La Plata, Missouri, and Mr. & Mrs. Badders and three children of Oelwein. A daughter of the deceased, named Caroline, died in infancy. A son, Lieut. Herman Brandenburg, of the Chicago fire department and a splendid type of physical strength, was killed in a fire at the stockyards three years ago. Other relatives present were Chris Andres and wife of Tinley Park, Illinois, and John Brandenburg and wife and Richard Brandenburg of Waverly. The family has the sympathy of a host of friends in their hour of sorrow.
JOHN BRANDENBURG
As a shock to his many friends came the announcement yesterday morning that John Brandenburg, a well known and highly respected resident, had passed away at his home in the First Ward. The cause of his death was heart trouble. He had been at his workshop the day before, but was not feeling well and consulted a physician. Yesterday morning he went outdoors, was taken worse, and expired after a very brief illness. The hour for his funeral has not been set at this writing, awaiting the arrival of relatives.
Mr. Brandenburg was born in Prussia, Sept. 22, 1843 and came to America at the age of eleven years. He resided in Chicago and later Dubuque before coming to Independence forty-five years ago. He had since made his home here. For a few years he traveled with the old Older circus.
Forty-one years ago he and A.E. Holzer engaged in the iron and woodworking business, under the firm name of Brandenburg & Holzer and had since conducted that business in their shop on Third Avenue. During his residence here, Mr. Brandenburg's quiet, unassuming way, his industrial, honest, reliable and wholesome disposition made him many friends. As was said yesterday by many, "no man could say anything against John Brandenburg", and what better legacy could a man leave? He was a good, industrious citizen, a devoted husband and parent, and in his death the family have the sympathy of all.
In 1866 Mr. Brandenburg was united in marriage with Mary Wilke, who survives him. Three daughters also survive- Mrs. Jacob Kautz and Mrs. Clarence McCracken of La Plata, Missouri, and Mrs. Christina Westfall of Oelwein. A son, Lieut. Herman Brandenburg, of the Chicago fire department, met death in the stockyards fire there some three years ago. Mr. Brandenburg is also survived by a brother and a sister in Chicago, and several grandchildren.
THE INDEPENDENCE CONSERVATIVE, Independence, Iowa, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1913
JOHN BRANDENBURG'S SUDDEN DEATH
-IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A.E. HOLZER OVER FORTY YEARS
-LAID TO REST IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
-FUNERAL FROM HOUSE
John Brandenburg died very suddenly on Wednesday morning of heart disease after he had dressed and gone outdoors. He worked up to the last day of his life and no one knew of his being out of health. His death was a great shock to his family and friends.
John Brandenburg was born in Prussia, Sept. 22, 1843. When eleven years old he came from the old country with his parents to Chicago. In 1866 he was married to Mary Wilke and to them were born five children. In 1869 they moved to Independence. Forty-one years ago he and A.E. Holzer entered into partnership in the iron and woodworking business in the same shop where they have continued business operations all these years. Their shop on North Walnut is therefore one of the old landmarks of Independence, and these two excellent and worthy partners have wrought many a piece of work for customers of all time. The funeral of the deceased was held from the family home on Sunday at 2:30, where a great many old friends and relatives were present. Rev. Kreuger of the German Lutheran Church conducted the services. Misses Augusta Christ and Emma Nehls sang as a duet the beautiful hymn "Nearer My God To Thee". Members of the church sang a couple of sweet old hymns in German.
Deceased was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.
The children present were Jacob Kautz and wife, Clarence McCracken and wife of La Plata, Missouri, and Mr. & Mrs. Badders and three children of Oelwein. A daughter of the deceased, named Caroline, died in infancy. A son, Lieut. Herman Brandenburg, of the Chicago fire department and a splendid type of physical strength, was killed in a fire at the stockyards three years ago. Other relatives present were Chris Andres and wife of Tinley Park, Illinois, and John Brandenburg and wife and Richard Brandenburg of Waverly. The family has the sympathy of a host of friends in their hour of sorrow.
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