From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1902: (Saturday dateline)
Death yesterday morning from a brain tumor of Gustav Mueller, one of the best known and most popular residents of our county. He was born 11 Jan. 1846 in Franzburg, Prussia. Following his graduation from school he learned the trade of cabinet maker and as a youth traveled through the major part of Germany. In 1868 he came to America and settled in Reedsville. He remained there until, in the year 1885, he filled the open position of superintendent of the county mental facility, a position he held for 12 yrs. until 1897. In 1893 he had obtained an interest in the Schreihart Brewery and successfully devoted himself to this business until relinquishing his position. Mr. Mueller was always held in high esteem by his fellow citizens. They entrusted him with these lofty positions and were pleased to give him their votes. At the time of his passing he was Alderman for the 7th Ward. Mr. Mueller, who had always been hale and hearty, fell ill in July of this year. He grew worse in spite of the best local medical attention. Nor could a specialist in Chicago help him; the illness was fatal. Mr. Mueller had married in 1870 and is survived by his widow and their 9 children. One of his sons Charles, who had entered the Navy a year ago, arrived here Wed. evening from San. Francisco to visit his sick father. He found him still alive, but his father did not recognize him because he had lost consciousness. Sadly the young man had to depart yesterday because his leave was up, and he was unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Mueller was a member of the Order of Free Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Sons of Hermann, as well as membership in the singing clubs "Freier Sängerbund" and "Concordia". His funeral will be held Sun. afternoon under the direction of the local Free Mason Lodge.
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From Der Nord Westen, 16 Oct. 1902:
Regarding the Gustav Mueller obituary in Saturday's paper, this issue of 16 Oct. reports that son Charles was given a 5-day telegraphic extension of leave, so that he was able to attend the funeral.
Death yesterday morning from a brain tumor of Gustav Mueller, one of the best known and most popular residents of our county. He was born 11 Jan. 1846 in Franzburg, Prussia. Following his graduation from school he learned the trade of cabinet maker and as a youth traveled through the major part of Germany. In 1868 he came to America and settled in Reedsville. He remained there until, in the year 1885, he filled the open position of superintendent of the county mental facility, a position he held for 12 yrs. until 1897. In 1893 he had obtained an interest in the Schreihart Brewery and successfully devoted himself to this business until relinquishing his position. Mr. Mueller was always held in high esteem by his fellow citizens. They entrusted him with these lofty positions and were pleased to give him their votes. At the time of his passing he was Alderman for the 7th Ward. Mr. Mueller, who had always been hale and hearty, fell ill in July of this year. He grew worse in spite of the best local medical attention. Nor could a specialist in Chicago help him; the illness was fatal. Mr. Mueller had married in 1870 and is survived by his widow and their 9 children. One of his sons Charles, who had entered the Navy a year ago, arrived here Wed. evening from San. Francisco to visit his sick father. He found him still alive, but his father did not recognize him because he had lost consciousness. Sadly the young man had to depart yesterday because his leave was up, and he was unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Mueller was a member of the Order of Free Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Sons of Hermann, as well as membership in the singing clubs "Freier Sängerbund" and "Concordia". His funeral will be held Sun. afternoon under the direction of the local Free Mason Lodge.
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From Der Nord Westen, 16 Oct. 1902:
Regarding the Gustav Mueller obituary in Saturday's paper, this issue of 16 Oct. reports that son Charles was given a 5-day telegraphic extension of leave, so that he was able to attend the funeral.
From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1902: (Saturday dateline)
Death yesterday morning from a brain tumor of Gustav Mueller, one of the best known and most popular residents of our county. He was born 11 Jan. 1846 in Franzburg, Prussia. Following his graduation from school he learned the trade of cabinet maker and as a youth traveled through the major part of Germany. In 1868 he came to America and settled in Reedsville. He remained there until, in the year 1885, he filled the open position of superintendent of the county mental facility, a position he held for 12 yrs. until 1897. In 1893 he had obtained an interest in the Schreihart Brewery and successfully devoted himself to this business until relinquishing his position. Mr. Mueller was always held in high esteem by his fellow citizens. They entrusted him with these lofty positions and were pleased to give him their votes. At the time of his passing he was Alderman for the 7th Ward. Mr. Mueller, who had always been hale and hearty, fell ill in July of this year. He grew worse in spite of the best local medical attention. Nor could a specialist in Chicago help him; the illness was fatal. Mr. Mueller had married in 1870 and is survived by his widow and their 9 children. One of his sons Charles, who had entered the Navy a year ago, arrived here Wed. evening from San. Francisco to visit his sick father. He found him still alive, but his father did not recognize him because he had lost consciousness. Sadly the young man had to depart yesterday because his leave was up, and he was unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Mueller was a member of the Order of Free Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Sons of Hermann, as well as membership in the singing clubs "Freier Sängerbund" and "Concordia". His funeral will be held Sun. afternoon under the direction of the local Free Mason Lodge.
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From Der Nord Westen, 16 Oct. 1902:
Regarding the Gustav Mueller obituary in Saturday's paper, this issue of 16 Oct. reports that son Charles was given a 5-day telegraphic extension of leave, so that he was able to attend the funeral.
Death yesterday morning from a brain tumor of Gustav Mueller, one of the best known and most popular residents of our county. He was born 11 Jan. 1846 in Franzburg, Prussia. Following his graduation from school he learned the trade of cabinet maker and as a youth traveled through the major part of Germany. In 1868 he came to America and settled in Reedsville. He remained there until, in the year 1885, he filled the open position of superintendent of the county mental facility, a position he held for 12 yrs. until 1897. In 1893 he had obtained an interest in the Schreihart Brewery and successfully devoted himself to this business until relinquishing his position. Mr. Mueller was always held in high esteem by his fellow citizens. They entrusted him with these lofty positions and were pleased to give him their votes. At the time of his passing he was Alderman for the 7th Ward. Mr. Mueller, who had always been hale and hearty, fell ill in July of this year. He grew worse in spite of the best local medical attention. Nor could a specialist in Chicago help him; the illness was fatal. Mr. Mueller had married in 1870 and is survived by his widow and their 9 children. One of his sons Charles, who had entered the Navy a year ago, arrived here Wed. evening from San. Francisco to visit his sick father. He found him still alive, but his father did not recognize him because he had lost consciousness. Sadly the young man had to depart yesterday because his leave was up, and he was unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Mueller was a member of the Order of Free Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Sons of Hermann, as well as membership in the singing clubs "Freier Sängerbund" and "Concordia". His funeral will be held Sun. afternoon under the direction of the local Free Mason Lodge.
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From Der Nord Westen, 16 Oct. 1902:
Regarding the Gustav Mueller obituary in Saturday's paper, this issue of 16 Oct. reports that son Charles was given a 5-day telegraphic extension of leave, so that he was able to attend the funeral.
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