Obituary: Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota, Thrusday, August 13, 1925:
"Mrs. Joseph Capser Dies in Auto Enroute Home Wed. Afternoon at 3:30"
Mrs Joseph Caper, a resident of Sauk Centre since June 17, 1864, passed away in an automobile near Elk River Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 12, at 3:30.
The Caspers were the pioneer merchants of Sauk Centre, first operating a general store just outside of the Stockade in 1864. The eldest son, Henry, of St. Paul, was the first white child born in this city.
Mr. Casper passed away six years ago. He was one of the best known of the pioneer settlers of Western Stearns. He served his district in the State senate with distinction. Mrs. Capser was born at Madison, Wis., Aug. 15, 1843. When 15 years of age she removed with her parents to St. Joseph, Stearns county.
Mary Ley was united in marriage at St. Cloud to Joseph Capser May 3, 1864. In the following June they removed to Sauk Centre where the family have since resided.
Mrs. Capser was the first woman of the Catholic faith coming to Sauk Centre, and this sturdy pioneer family were active in the organization of St. Paul's parish of this city.
The deceased had been in poor health for several months and about 10 days ago she went to Anoka to consult physicians. Wednesday of this week, accompanied by her niece, Mrs. John Creever, and son, and Mrs. Robischon, she embarked from Elk River to Sauk Centre. Shortly after they left Elk River Mrs. Capser stated that she felt faint, and passed to the Great Beyond very soon after.
The immediate family left to mourn are five sons and two daughters, scattered pretty much over the United States. They are: Henry C. Capser, St. Paul; Albert J., Wauchula, Fla.; Edward A., Grafton, N. D.; George W., St. Paul; Joseph L., Berkley, Cal.; Mrs. W. W. Reyleck, Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. James Hall, Sauk Centre. There are two sisters, Mrs John Schlick, Cold Spring, and Mrs. Andrew Miller, Sauk Centre. There is one brother, Mike Ley, Sauk Centre. There are also 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Although over 83 years of age Mrs. Capser had enjoyed unusually good health until a few months ago. During the pioneer days of Sauk Centre she was very active in civic social affairs. Many of those with whom she associated in pioneer times have passed on, but those remaining revere her friendship.
At this time funeral arangements have not been completed, depending entirely upon the time it will be possible for the children to arrive. The remains will arrive in Sauk Centre late this Thursday afternoon. They will be taken to the old home on Fourth street where they will lay in state until such time as funeral arrangements are complete.
"Mrs. Joseph Capser Dies in Auto Enroute Home Wed. Afternoon at 3:30"
Mrs Joseph Caper, a resident of Sauk Centre since June 17, 1864, passed away in an automobile near Elk River Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 12, at 3:30.
The Caspers were the pioneer merchants of Sauk Centre, first operating a general store just outside of the Stockade in 1864. The eldest son, Henry, of St. Paul, was the first white child born in this city.
Mr. Casper passed away six years ago. He was one of the best known of the pioneer settlers of Western Stearns. He served his district in the State senate with distinction. Mrs. Capser was born at Madison, Wis., Aug. 15, 1843. When 15 years of age she removed with her parents to St. Joseph, Stearns county.
Mary Ley was united in marriage at St. Cloud to Joseph Capser May 3, 1864. In the following June they removed to Sauk Centre where the family have since resided.
Mrs. Capser was the first woman of the Catholic faith coming to Sauk Centre, and this sturdy pioneer family were active in the organization of St. Paul's parish of this city.
The deceased had been in poor health for several months and about 10 days ago she went to Anoka to consult physicians. Wednesday of this week, accompanied by her niece, Mrs. John Creever, and son, and Mrs. Robischon, she embarked from Elk River to Sauk Centre. Shortly after they left Elk River Mrs. Capser stated that she felt faint, and passed to the Great Beyond very soon after.
The immediate family left to mourn are five sons and two daughters, scattered pretty much over the United States. They are: Henry C. Capser, St. Paul; Albert J., Wauchula, Fla.; Edward A., Grafton, N. D.; George W., St. Paul; Joseph L., Berkley, Cal.; Mrs. W. W. Reyleck, Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. James Hall, Sauk Centre. There are two sisters, Mrs John Schlick, Cold Spring, and Mrs. Andrew Miller, Sauk Centre. There is one brother, Mike Ley, Sauk Centre. There are also 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Although over 83 years of age Mrs. Capser had enjoyed unusually good health until a few months ago. During the pioneer days of Sauk Centre she was very active in civic social affairs. Many of those with whom she associated in pioneer times have passed on, but those remaining revere her friendship.
At this time funeral arangements have not been completed, depending entirely upon the time it will be possible for the children to arrive. The remains will arrive in Sauk Centre late this Thursday afternoon. They will be taken to the old home on Fourth street where they will lay in state until such time as funeral arrangements are complete.
Obituary: Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota, Thrusday, August 13, 1925:
"Mrs. Joseph Capser Dies in Auto Enroute Home Wed. Afternoon at 3:30"
Mrs Joseph Caper, a resident of Sauk Centre since June 17, 1864, passed away in an automobile near Elk River Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 12, at 3:30.
The Caspers were the pioneer merchants of Sauk Centre, first operating a general store just outside of the Stockade in 1864. The eldest son, Henry, of St. Paul, was the first white child born in this city.
Mr. Casper passed away six years ago. He was one of the best known of the pioneer settlers of Western Stearns. He served his district in the State senate with distinction. Mrs. Capser was born at Madison, Wis., Aug. 15, 1843. When 15 years of age she removed with her parents to St. Joseph, Stearns county.
Mary Ley was united in marriage at St. Cloud to Joseph Capser May 3, 1864. In the following June they removed to Sauk Centre where the family have since resided.
Mrs. Capser was the first woman of the Catholic faith coming to Sauk Centre, and this sturdy pioneer family were active in the organization of St. Paul's parish of this city.
The deceased had been in poor health for several months and about 10 days ago she went to Anoka to consult physicians. Wednesday of this week, accompanied by her niece, Mrs. John Creever, and son, and Mrs. Robischon, she embarked from Elk River to Sauk Centre. Shortly after they left Elk River Mrs. Capser stated that she felt faint, and passed to the Great Beyond very soon after.
The immediate family left to mourn are five sons and two daughters, scattered pretty much over the United States. They are: Henry C. Capser, St. Paul; Albert J., Wauchula, Fla.; Edward A., Grafton, N. D.; George W., St. Paul; Joseph L., Berkley, Cal.; Mrs. W. W. Reyleck, Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. James Hall, Sauk Centre. There are two sisters, Mrs John Schlick, Cold Spring, and Mrs. Andrew Miller, Sauk Centre. There is one brother, Mike Ley, Sauk Centre. There are also 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Although over 83 years of age Mrs. Capser had enjoyed unusually good health until a few months ago. During the pioneer days of Sauk Centre she was very active in civic social affairs. Many of those with whom she associated in pioneer times have passed on, but those remaining revere her friendship.
At this time funeral arangements have not been completed, depending entirely upon the time it will be possible for the children to arrive. The remains will arrive in Sauk Centre late this Thursday afternoon. They will be taken to the old home on Fourth street where they will lay in state until such time as funeral arrangements are complete.
"Mrs. Joseph Capser Dies in Auto Enroute Home Wed. Afternoon at 3:30"
Mrs Joseph Caper, a resident of Sauk Centre since June 17, 1864, passed away in an automobile near Elk River Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 12, at 3:30.
The Caspers were the pioneer merchants of Sauk Centre, first operating a general store just outside of the Stockade in 1864. The eldest son, Henry, of St. Paul, was the first white child born in this city.
Mr. Casper passed away six years ago. He was one of the best known of the pioneer settlers of Western Stearns. He served his district in the State senate with distinction. Mrs. Capser was born at Madison, Wis., Aug. 15, 1843. When 15 years of age she removed with her parents to St. Joseph, Stearns county.
Mary Ley was united in marriage at St. Cloud to Joseph Capser May 3, 1864. In the following June they removed to Sauk Centre where the family have since resided.
Mrs. Capser was the first woman of the Catholic faith coming to Sauk Centre, and this sturdy pioneer family were active in the organization of St. Paul's parish of this city.
The deceased had been in poor health for several months and about 10 days ago she went to Anoka to consult physicians. Wednesday of this week, accompanied by her niece, Mrs. John Creever, and son, and Mrs. Robischon, she embarked from Elk River to Sauk Centre. Shortly after they left Elk River Mrs. Capser stated that she felt faint, and passed to the Great Beyond very soon after.
The immediate family left to mourn are five sons and two daughters, scattered pretty much over the United States. They are: Henry C. Capser, St. Paul; Albert J., Wauchula, Fla.; Edward A., Grafton, N. D.; George W., St. Paul; Joseph L., Berkley, Cal.; Mrs. W. W. Reyleck, Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. James Hall, Sauk Centre. There are two sisters, Mrs John Schlick, Cold Spring, and Mrs. Andrew Miller, Sauk Centre. There is one brother, Mike Ley, Sauk Centre. There are also 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Although over 83 years of age Mrs. Capser had enjoyed unusually good health until a few months ago. During the pioneer days of Sauk Centre she was very active in civic social affairs. Many of those with whom she associated in pioneer times have passed on, but those remaining revere her friendship.
At this time funeral arangements have not been completed, depending entirely upon the time it will be possible for the children to arrive. The remains will arrive in Sauk Centre late this Thursday afternoon. They will be taken to the old home on Fourth street where they will lay in state until such time as funeral arrangements are complete.
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