Albin Max Emler b: November 17, 1856 in Zeulenroda, province of Thuringen, (Saxony) Germany d 1: April 06, 1917 in Jefferson Co. KY d 2: in obits say otherwise, but committed suicide Age at death: 60 Auto intoxication according to gradson John D Emler, he committed suicide from car fumes Burial: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville Father: Heinrich Hermann Immler Mother: Flora Malwina Bruckner m: February 21, 1882 in Louisville, Ky. Occupation 1: June 1880 Huckster Occupation 2: Bet. 1881 - 1886 Peddler- Fruits Occupation 3: Bet. 1888 - 1893 Butcher Occupation 4: Bet. 1893 - 1906 Produce Merchant until 1906, started out by peddling produce out of horse & wagon, eventually bought a hotel for farmers who brought in food from the country Occupation 5: Bet. 1898 - 1911 owner/manager New Farmers Home Hotel, 400 E Market St., Louisville Occupation 6: Bet. 1909 - 1913 Sheriff, Jefferson Co. Immigration: September 04, 1869 Immigrated by himself from Bremen, Germany, laborer, Preussan, ship-Atalanta, Port of Baltimore Naturalization: April 25, 1887 Oath of allegience to USA in Jefferson Co Court Member 1: 1912 Listed in Who's Who in Louisville Member 2: Bet. 1914 - 1917 Board of Public Works, Louisville Elected 1: 1906 First elected to public office (Democrat) Elected 2: 1909 Sheriff of Jefferson Co., Ky. Elected 3: 1912 Defeated in election for Jefferson Co. Assessor Residence 1: Bet. May 1897 - June 1900 805 Preston Street, 3rd house from E. Madison Alley Residence 2: 1912 1222 Cherokee Rd. Louisville Residence 3: April 1917 1462 Cherokee Rd, Louisville
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Suggested edit: Courier-Journal newspaper, Louisville, KY
Friday 6 April 1917; Front Page, Column 5
FORMER SHERIFF EMLER PASSES AWAY AT HOME
SUCCUMBS EARLY TO-DAY TO COMPLICATION OF DISEASES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Al M. Emler. former Sheriff of Jefferson County, died at 2 o'clock this morning at his residence, 1462 Cherokee Road. He had been ill with a complication of diseases, and the end had been expected for days.
Mr. Emler's immediate family, his widow, a daughter. Mrs. E. O. Neuman, and two sons, A. M. Emler, Jr., and Herman Emler, were at his bedside.
For about two years Mr. Emler had been in failing health and last year went to Florida in an effort to regain his health. He returned the latter part of March.
Mr. Emler had not been able to attend to his duties as a member of the Board of Public Works since last summer. Though he was seriously ill on election day last fall he drove to his voting place and cast his ballot.
Mr. Emler was born in Germany, November 17, 1856. He was a son of H. H. and Flora Emler. He was married to Miss Pauline Kaltenbacher, who survives him with three children, Flora, Albin and Herman.
Mr. Emler, beside being one of the most prominent politicians in Jefferson County, was high in Masonic circles of Louisville, being a member of Kosair Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
He was one time president of the local branch of the National League of Commission Men. He also served as Sheriff of Jefferson county for four years and afterwards was appointed member of the Board of Public Works. He was elected Sheriff in 1908 and served until 1912. Mayor Busehemeyer appointed Mr. Emler a member of the Board of Public Works.
At the time of his death he was a candidate for the shrievalty of Jefferson County.
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Courier-Journal newspaper, Louisville, KY
Saturday 7 April 1917; Page 5, Column 1
AL M. EMLER FUNERAL TO BE HELD TO-MORROW
FORMER SHERIFF AND BOARD MEMBER DIED FRIDAY
HAD BEEN IN BAD HEALTH FOR SEVERAL MONTHS
MADE HIS FORTUNE HERE
Auto intoxication*, complicated with heart, kidney and stomach troubles, caused the death of Al M. Emler, a member of the Board of Public Works and Sheriff of Jefferson County from 1909 to 1913, after an illness of many months, at his home, 1462 Cherokee Road, at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. The end was not unexpected. Although at times his condition showed marked improvement he had not been at his desk in the city hall since his return from a trip to Florida in March of last year. Mr. Emler came to this country when he was 9 years old from Zeulenroda, province of Thuringen, Germany, his father having come to the country several years previous to make his fortune. He was the son of H. H. and Flora Emler, and was born on November 17, 1856. He first went to Cincinnati, where his father had located, but soon after came to Louisville, where he worked at almost any employment that he could find.
When a young man he embarked in the produce business on Jefferson Street, across from the haymarket,* it being there that he laid the foundation of his fortune. He did not dispose of his produce business until the year 1906, when he was first elected to public office.
Mr. Emler was always a Democrat, being one of the leaders in the local organization. When the Democratic party needed strength in the 1909 election he consented to make the race for Sheriff. His speeches were features of one of the hardest fought political battles that was ever fought in Louisville. He was elected by a big majority. After the completion of his term as Sheriff he became a candidate for the office of County Assessor on the Democratic ticket. Here he was defeated, however, but his defeat did not dampen his ardor for the Democratic party, and he was untiring in his efforts to secure the election of all Democratic candidates.
When Mayor John H. Buschemeyer was elected Mayor he appointed Mr. Emler a member of the Board of Public Works. Despite his ill health Mr. Emler had announced himself as a candidate for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket, and had already made the arrangements for his campaign. During the severe winter of 1915 Mr. Emler headed a committee that fed the poor at the Bethel Mission two months.
During the past twenty years Mr. Emler had made frequent visits to his old home in Germany, where he had been accorded high honor by his townspeople.
Mr. Emler is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Pauline Kaltenbach, and three children, Mrs. E. H. Neuman, wife of a local attorney; Al M. Emler. Jr., a Deputy Sheriff, and H. H. Emler, who is connected with the Louisville Gas & Electric Company. He was a member of the Louisville Lodge of Elks, the Red Men, Preston Lodge of Masons, Eureka Chapter, De Molay Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Shriners.
The funeral of Al M. Emler. member of the Board of Works, and former Sheriff of Jefferson county, who died early yesterday morning after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence, 1462 Cherokee Road. The burial will be in charge of the Masonic bodies in Cave Hill Cemetery. The Rev. S. S. Waltz, pastor of the First English Lutheran church, will officiate.
The honorary pallbearers will be, the Hon. John H. Buschemeyer, Charles J. Cronan, Col. James P. Whallen, James G. Caldwell, John R. Knott, Frank McGrath, Frank Dugan, Edward T. Tiemey. A. Scott Bullitt, Charles F. Taylor, Herman H. Gocke, Gen. W. B. Haldeman, Warner S. Kinkead, H. Watson Lindsey, Roger McGrath, Judge Harry W. Robinson, Charles Sholtz, William Shumate, George Guetig, Harry P. Whiteside, Walter G. Heimerdinger, Gen. Bennett H. Young and Judge Frank Peak.
And active pallbearers, Herman Stockhoff, Henry Stockhoff, George Boutellier, Joseph Boutellier, George Dehler, Jr.. Theodore Dehler, Jr., Dr. C. L. Spangler and Frank Muth.
The General Council in joint session last night adopted resolutions of sorrow and respect upon the death of Mr. Emler and condolence for the bereaved family. The members also voted $25 for a floral tribute and will attend the funeral in a body. Automobiles will be waiting at the City Hall at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon to take the members to the house for the funeral services. The resolutions of respect were drawn up by Messrs. Overberg, Campbell, Benson, White and Pope.
*autointoxication - a state of being poisoned by toxic substances produced within the body
Autointoxication is defined as a state of being poisoned by toxic substances produced within the body. When the digestive system doesn’t work properly, autointoxication sets in. This happens when food begins to break down without being eliminated. Proteins putrefy and rot, carbohydrates ferment, and oils and fats turn rancid. The body becomes poisoned from its own waste.
*haymarket - a location on Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville, close to rail way, bridges and major streets for the commercial sale of produce. Later it became a series of stalls and vendors for produce and seasonal goods. With the changes in downtown the haymarket no longer exists.
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Albin Emler (44529185)
Suggested edit: 1462 Cherokee Rd, Louisville, KY on Google earth or Zillow
I could drive directly there - a VERY exclusive area now - home prices here are expensive.
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Albin Emler (44529185)
Suggested edit: Courier-Journal newspaper, Louisville, KY
Friday 6 April 1917; Front Page, Column 5
FORMER SHERIFF EMLER PASSES AWAY AT HOME
SUCCUMBS EARLY TO-DAY TO COMPLICATION OF DISEASES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Al M. Emler. former Sheriff of Jefferson County, died at 2 o'clock this morning at his residence, 1462 Cherokee Road. He had been ill with a complication of diseases, and the end had been expected for days.
Mr. Emler's immediate family, his widow, a daughter. Mrs. E. O. Neuman, and two sons, A. M. Emler, Jr., and Herman Emler, were at his bedside.
For about two years Mr. Emler had been in failing health and last year went to Florida in an effort to regain his health. He returned the latter part of March.
Mr. Emler had not been able to attend to his duties as a member of the Board of Public Works since last summer. Though he was seriously ill on election day last fall he drove to his voting place and cast his ballot.
Mr. Emler was born in Germany, November 17, 1856. He was a son of H. H. and Flora Emler. He was married to Miss Pauline Kaltenbacher, who survives him with three children, Flora, Albin and Herman.
Mr. Emler, beside being one of the most prominent politicians in Jefferson County, was high in Masonic circles of Louisville, being a member of Kosair Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
He was one time president of the local branch of the National League of Commission Men. He also served as Sheriff of Jefferson county for four years and afterwards was appointed member of the Board of Public Works. He was elected Sheriff in 1908 and served until 1912. Mayor Busehemeyer appointed Mr. Emler a member of the Board of Public Works.
At the time of his death he was a candidate for the shrievalty of Jefferson County.
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Courier-Journal newspaper, Louisville, KY
Saturday 7 April 1917; Page 5, Column 1
AL M. EMLER FUNERAL TO BE HELD TO-MORROW
FORMER SHERIFF AND BOARD MEMBER DIED FRIDAY
HAD BEEN IN BAD HEALTH FOR SEVERAL MONTHS
MADE HIS FORTUNE HERE
Auto intoxication*, complicated with heart, kidney and stomach troubles, caused the death of Al M. Emler, a member of the Board of Public Works and Sheriff of Jefferson County from 1909 to 1913, after an illness of many months, at his home, 1462 Cherokee Road, at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. The end was not unexpected. Although at times his condition showed marked improvement he had not been at his desk in the city hall since his return from a trip to Florida in March of last year. Mr. Emler came to this country when he was 9 years old from Zeulenroda, province of Thuringen, Germany, his father having come to the country several years previous to make his fortune. He was the son of H. H. and Flora Emler, and was born on November 17, 1856. He first went to Cincinnati, where his father had located, but soon after came to Louisville, where he worked at almost any employment that he could find.
When a young man he embarked in the produce business on Jefferson Street, across from the haymarket,* it being there that he laid the foundation of his fortune. He did not dispose of his produce business until the year 1906, when he was first elected to public office.
Mr. Emler was always a Democrat, being one of the leaders in the local organization. When the Democratic party needed strength in the 1909 election he consented to make the race for Sheriff. His speeches were features of one of the hardest fought political battles that was ever fought in Louisville. He was elected by a big majority. After the completion of his term as Sheriff he became a candidate for the office of County Assessor on the Democratic ticket. Here he was defeated, however, but his defeat did not dampen his ardor for the Democratic party, and he was untiring in his efforts to secure the election of all Democratic candidates.
When Mayor John H. Buschemeyer was elected Mayor he appointed Mr. Emler a member of the Board of Public Works. Despite his ill health Mr. Emler had announced himself as a candidate for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket, and had already made the arrangements for his campaign. During the severe winter of 1915 Mr. Emler headed a committee that fed the poor at the Bethel Mission two months.
During the past twenty years Mr. Emler had made frequent visits to his old home in Germany, where he had been accorded high honor by his townspeople.
Mr. Emler is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Pauline Kaltenbach, and three children, Mrs. E. H. Neuman, wife of a local attorney; Al M. Emler. Jr., a Deputy Sheriff, and H. H. Emler, who is connected with the Louisville Gas & Electric Company. He was a member of the Louisville Lodge of Elks, the Red Men, Preston Lodge of Masons, Eureka Chapter, De Molay Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Shriners.
The funeral of Al M. Emler. member of the Board of Works, and former Sheriff of Jefferson county, who died early yesterday morning after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence, 1462 Cherokee Road. The burial will be in charge of the Masonic bodies in Cave Hill Cemetery. The Rev. S. S. Waltz, pastor of the First English Lutheran church, will officiate.
The honorary pallbearers will be, the Hon. John H. Buschemeyer, Charles J. Cronan, Col. James P. Whallen, James G. Caldwell, John R. Knott, Frank McGrath, Frank Dugan, Edward T. Tiemey. A. Scott Bullitt, Charles F. Taylor, Herman H. Gocke, Gen. W. B. Haldeman, Warner S. Kinkead, H. Watson Lindsey, Roger McGrath, Judge Harry W. Robinson, Charles Sholtz, William Shumate, George Guetig, Harry P. Whiteside, Walter G. Heimerdinger, Gen. Bennett H. Young and Judge Frank Peak.
And active pallbearers, Herman Stockhoff, Henry Stockhoff, George Boutellier, Joseph Boutellier, George Dehler, Jr.. Theodore Dehler, Jr., Dr. C. L. Spangler and Frank Muth.
The General Council in joint session last night adopted resolutions of sorrow and respect upon the death of Mr. Emler and condolence for the bereaved family. The members also voted $25 for a floral tribute and will attend the funeral in a body. Automobiles will be waiting at the City Hall at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon to take the members to the house for the funeral services. The resolutions of respect were drawn up by Messrs. Overberg, Campbell, Benson, White and Pope.
*autointoxication - a state of being poisoned by toxic substances produced within the body
Autointoxication is defined as a state of being poisoned by toxic substances produced within the body. When the digestive system doesn’t work properly, autointoxication sets in. This happens when food begins to break down without being eliminated. Proteins putrefy and rot, carbohydrates ferment, and oils and fats turn rancid. The body becomes poisoned from its own waste.
*haymarket - a location on Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville, close to rail way, bridges and major streets for the commercial sale of produce. Later it became a series of stalls and vendors for produce and seasonal goods. With the changes in downtown the haymarket no longer exists.
Contributor: Gaye Hill (46915711)
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Albin Emler (44529185)
Suggested edit: 1462 Cherokee Rd, Louisville, KY on Google earth or Zillow
I could drive directly there - a VERY exclusive area now - home prices here are expensive.
Contributor: Gaye Hill (46915711)
Albin Max Emler b: November 17, 1856 in Zeulenroda, province of Thuringen, (Saxony) Germany d 1: April 06, 1917 in Jefferson Co. KY d 2: in obits say otherwise, but committed suicide Age at death: 60 Auto intoxication according to gradson John D Emler, he committed suicide from car fumes Burial: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville Father: Heinrich Hermann Immler Mother: Flora Malwina Bruckner m: February 21, 1882 in Louisville, Ky. Occupation 1: June 1880 Huckster Occupation 2: Bet. 1881 - 1886 Peddler- Fruits Occupation 3: Bet. 1888 - 1893 Butcher Occupation 4: Bet. 1893 - 1906 Produce Merchant until 1906, started out by peddling produce out of horse & wagon, eventually bought a hotel for farmers who brought in food from the country Occupation 5: Bet. 1898 - 1911 owner/manager New Farmers Home Hotel, 400 E Market St., Louisville Occupation 6: Bet. 1909 - 1913 Sheriff, Jefferson Co. Immigration: September 04, 1869 Immigrated by himself from Bremen, Germany, laborer, Preussan, ship-Atalanta, Port of Baltimore Naturalization: April 25, 1887 Oath of allegience to USA in Jefferson Co Court Member 1: 1912 Listed in Who's Who in Louisville Member 2: Bet. 1914 - 1917 Board of Public Works, Louisville Elected 1: 1906 First elected to public office (Democrat) Elected 2: 1909 Sheriff of Jefferson Co., Ky. Elected 3: 1912 Defeated in election for Jefferson Co. Assessor Residence 1: Bet. May 1897 - June 1900 805 Preston Street, 3rd house from E. Madison Alley Residence 2: 1912 1222 Cherokee Rd. Louisville Residence 3: April 1917 1462 Cherokee Rd, Louisville
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Albin Emler (44529185)
Suggested edit: Courier-Journal newspaper, Louisville, KY
Friday 6 April 1917; Front Page, Column 5
FORMER SHERIFF EMLER PASSES AWAY AT HOME
SUCCUMBS EARLY TO-DAY TO COMPLICATION OF DISEASES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Al M. Emler. former Sheriff of Jefferson County, died at 2 o'clock this morning at his residence, 1462 Cherokee Road. He had been ill with a complication of diseases, and the end had been expected for days.
Mr. Emler's immediate family, his widow, a daughter. Mrs. E. O. Neuman, and two sons, A. M. Emler, Jr., and Herman Emler, were at his bedside.
For about two years Mr. Emler had been in failing health and last year went to Florida in an effort to regain his health. He returned the latter part of March.
Mr. Emler had not been able to attend to his duties as a member of the Board of Public Works since last summer. Though he was seriously ill on election day last fall he drove to his voting place and cast his ballot.
Mr. Emler was born in Germany, November 17, 1856. He was a son of H. H. and Flora Emler. He was married to Miss Pauline Kaltenbacher, who survives him with three children, Flora, Albin and Herman.
Mr. Emler, beside being one of the most prominent politicians in Jefferson County, was high in Masonic circles of Louisville, being a member of Kosair Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
He was one time president of the local branch of the National League of Commission Men. He also served as Sheriff of Jefferson county for four years and afterwards was appointed member of the Board of Public Works. He was elected Sheriff in 1908 and served until 1912. Mayor Busehemeyer appointed Mr. Emler a member of the Board of Public Works.
At the time of his death he was a candidate for the shrievalty of Jefferson County.
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Courier-Journal newspaper, Louisville, KY
Saturday 7 April 1917; Page 5, Column 1
AL M. EMLER FUNERAL TO BE HELD TO-MORROW
FORMER SHERIFF AND BOARD MEMBER DIED FRIDAY
HAD BEEN IN BAD HEALTH FOR SEVERAL MONTHS
MADE HIS FORTUNE HERE
Auto intoxication*, complicated with heart, kidney and stomach troubles, caused the death of Al M. Emler, a member of the Board of Public Works and Sheriff of Jefferson County from 1909 to 1913, after an illness of many months, at his home, 1462 Cherokee Road, at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. The end was not unexpected. Although at times his condition showed marked improvement he had not been at his desk in the city hall since his return from a trip to Florida in March of last year. Mr. Emler came to this country when he was 9 years old from Zeulenroda, province of Thuringen, Germany, his father having come to the country several years previous to make his fortune. He was the son of H. H. and Flora Emler, and was born on November 17, 1856. He first went to Cincinnati, where his father had located, but soon after came to Louisville, where he worked at almost any employment that he could find.
When a young man he embarked in the produce business on Jefferson Street, across from the haymarket,* it being there that he laid the foundation of his fortune. He did not dispose of his produce business until the year 1906, when he was first elected to public office.
Mr. Emler was always a Democrat, being one of the leaders in the local organization. When the Democratic party needed strength in the 1909 election he consented to make the race for Sheriff. His speeches were features of one of the hardest fought political battles that was ever fought in Louisville. He was elected by a big majority. After the completion of his term as Sheriff he became a candidate for the office of County Assessor on the Democratic ticket. Here he was defeated, however, but his defeat did not dampen his ardor for the Democratic party, and he was untiring in his efforts to secure the election of all Democratic candidates.
When Mayor John H. Buschemeyer was elected Mayor he appointed Mr. Emler a member of the Board of Public Works. Despite his ill health Mr. Emler had announced himself as a candidate for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket, and had already made the arrangements for his campaign. During the severe winter of 1915 Mr. Emler headed a committee that fed the poor at the Bethel Mission two months.
During the past twenty years Mr. Emler had made frequent visits to his old home in Germany, where he had been accorded high honor by his townspeople.
Mr. Emler is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Pauline Kaltenbach, and three children, Mrs. E. H. Neuman, wife of a local attorney; Al M. Emler. Jr., a Deputy Sheriff, and H. H. Emler, who is connected with the Louisville Gas & Electric Company. He was a member of the Louisville Lodge of Elks, the Red Men, Preston Lodge of Masons, Eureka Chapter, De Molay Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Shriners.
The funeral of Al M. Emler. member of the Board of Works, and former Sheriff of Jefferson county, who died early yesterday morning after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence, 1462 Cherokee Road. The burial will be in charge of the Masonic bodies in Cave Hill Cemetery. The Rev. S. S. Waltz, pastor of the First English Lutheran church, will officiate.
The honorary pallbearers will be, the Hon. John H. Buschemeyer, Charles J. Cronan, Col. James P. Whallen, James G. Caldwell, John R. Knott, Frank McGrath, Frank Dugan, Edward T. Tiemey. A. Scott Bullitt, Charles F. Taylor, Herman H. Gocke, Gen. W. B. Haldeman, Warner S. Kinkead, H. Watson Lindsey, Roger McGrath, Judge Harry W. Robinson, Charles Sholtz, William Shumate, George Guetig, Harry P. Whiteside, Walter G. Heimerdinger, Gen. Bennett H. Young and Judge Frank Peak.
And active pallbearers, Herman Stockhoff, Henry Stockhoff, George Boutellier, Joseph Boutellier, George Dehler, Jr.. Theodore Dehler, Jr., Dr. C. L. Spangler and Frank Muth.
The General Council in joint session last night adopted resolutions of sorrow and respect upon the death of Mr. Emler and condolence for the bereaved family. The members also voted $25 for a floral tribute and will attend the funeral in a body. Automobiles will be waiting at the City Hall at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon to take the members to the house for the funeral services. The resolutions of respect were drawn up by Messrs. Overberg, Campbell, Benson, White and Pope.
*autointoxication - a state of being poisoned by toxic substances produced within the body
Autointoxication is defined as a state of being poisoned by toxic substances produced within the body. When the digestive system doesn’t work properly, autointoxication sets in. This happens when food begins to break down without being eliminated. Proteins putrefy and rot, carbohydrates ferment, and oils and fats turn rancid. The body becomes poisoned from its own waste.
*haymarket - a location on Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville, close to rail way, bridges and major streets for the commercial sale of produce. Later it became a series of stalls and vendors for produce and seasonal goods. With the changes in downtown the haymarket no longer exists.
Contributor: Gaye Hill (46915711)
Find a Grave contributor, Gaye Hill has made the following suggested edits.
Albin Emler (44529185)
Suggested edit: 1462 Cherokee Rd, Louisville, KY on Google earth or Zillow
I could drive directly there - a VERY exclusive area now - home prices here are expensive.
Contributor: Gaye Hill (46915711)
Find a Grave contributor, Gaye Hill has made the following suggested edits.
Albin Emler (44529185)
Suggested edit: Courier-Journal newspaper, Louisville, KY
Friday 6 April 1917; Front Page, Column 5
FORMER SHERIFF EMLER PASSES AWAY AT HOME
SUCCUMBS EARLY TO-DAY TO COMPLICATION OF DISEASES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Al M. Emler. former Sheriff of Jefferson County, died at 2 o'clock this morning at his residence, 1462 Cherokee Road. He had been ill with a complication of diseases, and the end had been expected for days.
Mr. Emler's immediate family, his widow, a daughter. Mrs. E. O. Neuman, and two sons, A. M. Emler, Jr., and Herman Emler, were at his bedside.
For about two years Mr. Emler had been in failing health and last year went to Florida in an effort to regain his health. He returned the latter part of March.
Mr. Emler had not been able to attend to his duties as a member of the Board of Public Works since last summer. Though he was seriously ill on election day last fall he drove to his voting place and cast his ballot.
Mr. Emler was born in Germany, November 17, 1856. He was a son of H. H. and Flora Emler. He was married to Miss Pauline Kaltenbacher, who survives him with three children, Flora, Albin and Herman.
Mr. Emler, beside being one of the most prominent politicians in Jefferson County, was high in Masonic circles of Louisville, being a member of Kosair Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
He was one time president of the local branch of the National League of Commission Men. He also served as Sheriff of Jefferson county for four years and afterwards was appointed member of the Board of Public Works. He was elected Sheriff in 1908 and served until 1912. Mayor Busehemeyer appointed Mr. Emler a member of the Board of Public Works.
At the time of his death he was a candidate for the shrievalty of Jefferson County.
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Courier-Journal newspaper, Louisville, KY
Saturday 7 April 1917; Page 5, Column 1
AL M. EMLER FUNERAL TO BE HELD TO-MORROW
FORMER SHERIFF AND BOARD MEMBER DIED FRIDAY
HAD BEEN IN BAD HEALTH FOR SEVERAL MONTHS
MADE HIS FORTUNE HERE
Auto intoxication*, complicated with heart, kidney and stomach troubles, caused the death of Al M. Emler, a member of the Board of Public Works and Sheriff of Jefferson County from 1909 to 1913, after an illness of many months, at his home, 1462 Cherokee Road, at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. The end was not unexpected. Although at times his condition showed marked improvement he had not been at his desk in the city hall since his return from a trip to Florida in March of last year. Mr. Emler came to this country when he was 9 years old from Zeulenroda, province of Thuringen, Germany, his father having come to the country several years previous to make his fortune. He was the son of H. H. and Flora Emler, and was born on November 17, 1856. He first went to Cincinnati, where his father had located, but soon after came to Louisville, where he worked at almost any employment that he could find.
When a young man he embarked in the produce business on Jefferson Street, across from the haymarket,* it being there that he laid the foundation of his fortune. He did not dispose of his produce business until the year 1906, when he was first elected to public office.
Mr. Emler was always a Democrat, being one of the leaders in the local organization. When the Democratic party needed strength in the 1909 election he consented to make the race for Sheriff. His speeches were features of one of the hardest fought political battles that was ever fought in Louisville. He was elected by a big majority. After the completion of his term as Sheriff he became a candidate for the office of County Assessor on the Democratic ticket. Here he was defeated, however, but his defeat did not dampen his ardor for the Democratic party, and he was untiring in his efforts to secure the election of all Democratic candidates.
When Mayor John H. Buschemeyer was elected Mayor he appointed Mr. Emler a member of the Board of Public Works. Despite his ill health Mr. Emler had announced himself as a candidate for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket, and had already made the arrangements for his campaign. During the severe winter of 1915 Mr. Emler headed a committee that fed the poor at the Bethel Mission two months.
During the past twenty years Mr. Emler had made frequent visits to his old home in Germany, where he had been accorded high honor by his townspeople.
Mr. Emler is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Pauline Kaltenbach, and three children, Mrs. E. H. Neuman, wife of a local attorney; Al M. Emler. Jr., a Deputy Sheriff, and H. H. Emler, who is connected with the Louisville Gas & Electric Company. He was a member of the Louisville Lodge of Elks, the Red Men, Preston Lodge of Masons, Eureka Chapter, De Molay Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Shriners.
The funeral of Al M. Emler. member of the Board of Works, and former Sheriff of Jefferson county, who died early yesterday morning after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence, 1462 Cherokee Road. The burial will be in charge of the Masonic bodies in Cave Hill Cemetery. The Rev. S. S. Waltz, pastor of the First English Lutheran church, will officiate.
The honorary pallbearers will be, the Hon. John H. Buschemeyer, Charles J. Cronan, Col. James P. Whallen, James G. Caldwell, John R. Knott, Frank McGrath, Frank Dugan, Edward T. Tiemey. A. Scott Bullitt, Charles F. Taylor, Herman H. Gocke, Gen. W. B. Haldeman, Warner S. Kinkead, H. Watson Lindsey, Roger McGrath, Judge Harry W. Robinson, Charles Sholtz, William Shumate, George Guetig, Harry P. Whiteside, Walter G. Heimerdinger, Gen. Bennett H. Young and Judge Frank Peak.
And active pallbearers, Herman Stockhoff, Henry Stockhoff, George Boutellier, Joseph Boutellier, George Dehler, Jr.. Theodore Dehler, Jr., Dr. C. L. Spangler and Frank Muth.
The General Council in joint session last night adopted resolutions of sorrow and respect upon the death of Mr. Emler and condolence for the bereaved family. The members also voted $25 for a floral tribute and will attend the funeral in a body. Automobiles will be waiting at the City Hall at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon to take the members to the house for the funeral services. The resolutions of respect were drawn up by Messrs. Overberg, Campbell, Benson, White and Pope.
*autointoxication - a state of being poisoned by toxic substances produced within the body
Autointoxication is defined as a state of being poisoned by toxic substances produced within the body. When the digestive system doesn’t work properly, autointoxication sets in. This happens when food begins to break down without being eliminated. Proteins putrefy and rot, carbohydrates ferment, and oils and fats turn rancid. The body becomes poisoned from its own waste.
*haymarket - a location on Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville, close to rail way, bridges and major streets for the commercial sale of produce. Later it became a series of stalls and vendors for produce and seasonal goods. With the changes in downtown the haymarket no longer exists.
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Suggested edit: 1462 Cherokee Rd, Louisville, KY on Google earth or Zillow
I could drive directly there - a VERY exclusive area now - home prices here are expensive.
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