Born in Budsin Province, Prussia as Peter Broshinski.
Goodland Herald - June 22, 1923
Prominent Man Passes Away
Peter Brook Dies Tuesday Morning at 10:45 o'clock After Useful Career
One of Goodland pioneers and beloved citizens passes on to his rich reward Tuesday morning when Peter Brook was called by death and Goodland lost another one of those sturdy men who came here when only a few houses and stores made up what is now Goodland.
Mr. Brook has been ill for some time but has borne his suffering patiently, without complaint and when called was ready to go.
He was the son of Gottlelb and Magalalene Brook, born at Badsin, a Province of Prussia, now a part of Poland, on October 15, 1851 and departed this life June 19, 1923, aged 71 years, 8 months and 4 days.
Mr. Brook came to the United States in 1852 and located in Milwaukee, Wis. where he worked at his trade of harness maker: in 1874 he came to Momence, Ill., where he continued this work, and in 1875 he came on to Goodland, following the same trade.
On Oct. 27, 1875 he was married to Miss Barbara Louise Valliquette, of Momence, Ill. the ceremony taking place at the St. Rose's Church in Kankakee, Ill. To this union eight children were born. Victoria Lucy, who died in infancy, Fred Joseph, Indianapolis, Martha Lavine (now Sister Mary Antonla of St. Joseph's Convent,) at Tipton, Ind., Clare Edmunda, Indianapolis, Ella Catherine, Pekin, Ill., Henry Julian, Rose Gertrude and Magalene Louise at home. He is survived by his widow, seven children, three grand children, two brothers and two sisters.
Soon after he was married he brought his bride to Goodland where Mr. Brook worked as a harness maker for a few months for John Carver, after which he entered the harness and implement business for himself and on through his many years of business his slogan was a "Square deal to all." On this basis his business grew and prospered. He sold out during June of 1908 and retired from active business.
Mr. Brook was always ready to lend a helping hand to any project that was for the betterment of Goodland and community and he stood ready to assist those in need. His advice and counsel was often sought by the younger men who comtemplated launching into business ventures and he took great pains to give advice that was helpful and instructive.
He served for years as a member of our town board and watched the progress of our little city during many troublous years - when the right men in the right place counted for a good deal. Mr. Brook could speak four languages fluently and this was quite a distinction for him, and he was often called upon to interpret for foreigners when they arrived here.
He has been an officer of a director in the Loan and Savings Association of Indiana, since its organization in this city and has watched that Institution grow with pride because he was a part of it.
In the early days of Goodland he was connected with the band and orchestra and many of our older citizens remember and have often spoke of his work in these organizations, as well as taking active work in the choir.
He was an active member of the Catholic Church and was instrumental in the building of the two churches in Goodland, which were named SS: Peter & Paul's Church, in honor of the patron Saints of Peter Brook and Paul Weishaar.
The funeral services were held Thursday morning from the SS: Peter and Paul's Catholic Church at 8:30 with Salemn Requim High Mass, celebrated by Rev. Geo. Angermaler assisted by Rev. John Schmitz, of Pera, Ind.; Rev. Peter Biegel, of Dunnington, Rev. Peter Schmitt, of Reynolds and Rev. Charles Dhe, of Fowelr, Rev. Charles Stetter of Kentland and Rev. J. Baker of Remington were unable to attend.
The First national Bank and The State Trust & Savings Bank closed during the funeral hour.
Interment was made at Mt. calvary.
The many out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral wre: Fred Brook, and Clare Brook, of Indianapolis; Sister Mary Antonin and Sister Rosalia of St. Joseph's Convent, Tipton, Indiana, Ella Brook, of Pekin Ill.; George P. Brook, Parsons, Kansas; Miss Felicia Sepoiyuski and Everette Fontaine, of Chicago; Mrs. Elizabeth Fontaine and Mrs. Mary Charboneau, of Momence, Ill.; Mr. D. Bolduc, St. Anne, Ill.; Miss Edna Ward, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Demarah, of Bradley, Ill.; Mrs. Lemuel Shipmen, Ruth and Clifford Shipman, of Fowler and many friends from neighboring towns.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends for their many acts of kindness toward us during the illness and death of our husband and father - Mrs. Brook and Family.
Goodland Herald - June 22, 1923
Prominent Man Passes Away
Peter Brook Dies Tuesday Morning at 10:45 o'clock After Useful Career
One of Goodland pioneers and beloved citizens passes on to his rich reward Tuesday morning when Peter Brook was called by death and Goodland lost another one of those sturdy men who came here when only a few houses and stores made up what is now Goodland.
Mr. Brook has been ill for some time but has borne his suffering patiently, without complaint and when called was ready to go.
He was the son of Gottlelb and Magalalene Brook, born at Badsin, a Province of Prussia, now a part of Poland, on October 15, 1851 and departed this life June 19, 1923, aged 71 years, 8 months and 4 days.
Mr. Brook came to the United States in 1852 and located in Milwaukee, Wis. where he worked at his trade of harness maker: in 1874 he came to Momence, Ill., where he continued this work, and in 1875 he came on to Goodland, following the same trade.
On Oct. 27, 1875 he was married to Miss Barbara Louise Valliquette, of Momence, Ill. the ceremony taking place at the St. Rose's Church in Kankakee, Ill. To this union eight children were born. Victoria Lucy, who died in infancy, Fred Joseph, Indianapolis, Martha Lavine (now Sister Mary Antonla of St. Joseph's Convent,) at Tipton, Ind., Clare Edmunda, Indianapolis, Ella Catherine, Pekin, Ill., Henry Julian, Rose Gertrude and Magalene Louise at home. He is survived by his widow, seven children, three grand children, two brothers and two sisters.
Soon after he was married he brought his bride to Goodland where Mr. Brook worked as a harness maker for a few months for John Carver, after which he entered the harness and implement business for himself and on through his many years of business his slogan was a "Square deal to all." On this basis his business grew and prospered. He sold out during June of 1908 and retired from active business.
Mr. Brook was always ready to lend a helping hand to any project that was for the betterment of Goodland and community and he stood ready to assist those in need. His advice and counsel was often sought by the younger men who comtemplated launching into business ventures and he took great pains to give advice that was helpful and instructive.
He served for years as a member of our town board and watched the progress of our little city during many troublous years - when the right men in the right place counted for a good deal. Mr. Brook could speak four languages fluently and this was quite a distinction for him, and he was often called upon to interpret for foreigners when they arrived here.
He has been an officer of a director in the Loan and Savings Association of Indiana, since its organization in this city and has watched that Institution grow with pride because he was a part of it.
In the early days of Goodland he was connected with the band and orchestra and many of our older citizens remember and have often spoke of his work in these organizations, as well as taking active work in the choir.
He was an active member of the Catholic Church and was instrumental in the building of the two churches in Goodland, which were named SS: Peter & Paul's Church, in honor of the patron Saints of Peter Brook and Paul Weishaar.
The funeral services were held Thursday morning from the SS: Peter and Paul's Catholic Church at 8:30 with Salemn Requim High Mass, celebrated by Rev. Geo. Angermaler assisted by Rev. John Schmitz, of Pera, Ind.; Rev. Peter Biegel, of Dunnington, Rev. Peter Schmitt, of Reynolds and Rev. Charles Dhe, of Fowelr, Rev. Charles Stetter of Kentland and Rev. J. Baker of Remington were unable to attend.
The First national Bank and The State Trust & Savings Bank closed during the funeral hour.
Interment was made at Mt. calvary.
The many out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral wre: Fred Brook, and Clare Brook, of Indianapolis; Sister Mary Antonin and Sister Rosalia of St. Joseph's Convent, Tipton, Indiana, Ella Brook, of Pekin Ill.; George P. Brook, Parsons, Kansas; Miss Felicia Sepoiyuski and Everette Fontaine, of Chicago; Mrs. Elizabeth Fontaine and Mrs. Mary Charboneau, of Momence, Ill.; Mr. D. Bolduc, St. Anne, Ill.; Miss Edna Ward, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Demarah, of Bradley, Ill.; Mrs. Lemuel Shipmen, Ruth and Clifford Shipman, of Fowler and many friends from neighboring towns.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends for their many acts of kindness toward us during the illness and death of our husband and father - Mrs. Brook and Family.
Born in Budsin Province, Prussia as Peter Broshinski.
Goodland Herald - June 22, 1923
Prominent Man Passes Away
Peter Brook Dies Tuesday Morning at 10:45 o'clock After Useful Career
One of Goodland pioneers and beloved citizens passes on to his rich reward Tuesday morning when Peter Brook was called by death and Goodland lost another one of those sturdy men who came here when only a few houses and stores made up what is now Goodland.
Mr. Brook has been ill for some time but has borne his suffering patiently, without complaint and when called was ready to go.
He was the son of Gottlelb and Magalalene Brook, born at Badsin, a Province of Prussia, now a part of Poland, on October 15, 1851 and departed this life June 19, 1923, aged 71 years, 8 months and 4 days.
Mr. Brook came to the United States in 1852 and located in Milwaukee, Wis. where he worked at his trade of harness maker: in 1874 he came to Momence, Ill., where he continued this work, and in 1875 he came on to Goodland, following the same trade.
On Oct. 27, 1875 he was married to Miss Barbara Louise Valliquette, of Momence, Ill. the ceremony taking place at the St. Rose's Church in Kankakee, Ill. To this union eight children were born. Victoria Lucy, who died in infancy, Fred Joseph, Indianapolis, Martha Lavine (now Sister Mary Antonla of St. Joseph's Convent,) at Tipton, Ind., Clare Edmunda, Indianapolis, Ella Catherine, Pekin, Ill., Henry Julian, Rose Gertrude and Magalene Louise at home. He is survived by his widow, seven children, three grand children, two brothers and two sisters.
Soon after he was married he brought his bride to Goodland where Mr. Brook worked as a harness maker for a few months for John Carver, after which he entered the harness and implement business for himself and on through his many years of business his slogan was a "Square deal to all." On this basis his business grew and prospered. He sold out during June of 1908 and retired from active business.
Mr. Brook was always ready to lend a helping hand to any project that was for the betterment of Goodland and community and he stood ready to assist those in need. His advice and counsel was often sought by the younger men who comtemplated launching into business ventures and he took great pains to give advice that was helpful and instructive.
He served for years as a member of our town board and watched the progress of our little city during many troublous years - when the right men in the right place counted for a good deal. Mr. Brook could speak four languages fluently and this was quite a distinction for him, and he was often called upon to interpret for foreigners when they arrived here.
He has been an officer of a director in the Loan and Savings Association of Indiana, since its organization in this city and has watched that Institution grow with pride because he was a part of it.
In the early days of Goodland he was connected with the band and orchestra and many of our older citizens remember and have often spoke of his work in these organizations, as well as taking active work in the choir.
He was an active member of the Catholic Church and was instrumental in the building of the two churches in Goodland, which were named SS: Peter & Paul's Church, in honor of the patron Saints of Peter Brook and Paul Weishaar.
The funeral services were held Thursday morning from the SS: Peter and Paul's Catholic Church at 8:30 with Salemn Requim High Mass, celebrated by Rev. Geo. Angermaler assisted by Rev. John Schmitz, of Pera, Ind.; Rev. Peter Biegel, of Dunnington, Rev. Peter Schmitt, of Reynolds and Rev. Charles Dhe, of Fowelr, Rev. Charles Stetter of Kentland and Rev. J. Baker of Remington were unable to attend.
The First national Bank and The State Trust & Savings Bank closed during the funeral hour.
Interment was made at Mt. calvary.
The many out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral wre: Fred Brook, and Clare Brook, of Indianapolis; Sister Mary Antonin and Sister Rosalia of St. Joseph's Convent, Tipton, Indiana, Ella Brook, of Pekin Ill.; George P. Brook, Parsons, Kansas; Miss Felicia Sepoiyuski and Everette Fontaine, of Chicago; Mrs. Elizabeth Fontaine and Mrs. Mary Charboneau, of Momence, Ill.; Mr. D. Bolduc, St. Anne, Ill.; Miss Edna Ward, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Demarah, of Bradley, Ill.; Mrs. Lemuel Shipmen, Ruth and Clifford Shipman, of Fowler and many friends from neighboring towns.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends for their many acts of kindness toward us during the illness and death of our husband and father - Mrs. Brook and Family.
Goodland Herald - June 22, 1923
Prominent Man Passes Away
Peter Brook Dies Tuesday Morning at 10:45 o'clock After Useful Career
One of Goodland pioneers and beloved citizens passes on to his rich reward Tuesday morning when Peter Brook was called by death and Goodland lost another one of those sturdy men who came here when only a few houses and stores made up what is now Goodland.
Mr. Brook has been ill for some time but has borne his suffering patiently, without complaint and when called was ready to go.
He was the son of Gottlelb and Magalalene Brook, born at Badsin, a Province of Prussia, now a part of Poland, on October 15, 1851 and departed this life June 19, 1923, aged 71 years, 8 months and 4 days.
Mr. Brook came to the United States in 1852 and located in Milwaukee, Wis. where he worked at his trade of harness maker: in 1874 he came to Momence, Ill., where he continued this work, and in 1875 he came on to Goodland, following the same trade.
On Oct. 27, 1875 he was married to Miss Barbara Louise Valliquette, of Momence, Ill. the ceremony taking place at the St. Rose's Church in Kankakee, Ill. To this union eight children were born. Victoria Lucy, who died in infancy, Fred Joseph, Indianapolis, Martha Lavine (now Sister Mary Antonla of St. Joseph's Convent,) at Tipton, Ind., Clare Edmunda, Indianapolis, Ella Catherine, Pekin, Ill., Henry Julian, Rose Gertrude and Magalene Louise at home. He is survived by his widow, seven children, three grand children, two brothers and two sisters.
Soon after he was married he brought his bride to Goodland where Mr. Brook worked as a harness maker for a few months for John Carver, after which he entered the harness and implement business for himself and on through his many years of business his slogan was a "Square deal to all." On this basis his business grew and prospered. He sold out during June of 1908 and retired from active business.
Mr. Brook was always ready to lend a helping hand to any project that was for the betterment of Goodland and community and he stood ready to assist those in need. His advice and counsel was often sought by the younger men who comtemplated launching into business ventures and he took great pains to give advice that was helpful and instructive.
He served for years as a member of our town board and watched the progress of our little city during many troublous years - when the right men in the right place counted for a good deal. Mr. Brook could speak four languages fluently and this was quite a distinction for him, and he was often called upon to interpret for foreigners when they arrived here.
He has been an officer of a director in the Loan and Savings Association of Indiana, since its organization in this city and has watched that Institution grow with pride because he was a part of it.
In the early days of Goodland he was connected with the band and orchestra and many of our older citizens remember and have often spoke of his work in these organizations, as well as taking active work in the choir.
He was an active member of the Catholic Church and was instrumental in the building of the two churches in Goodland, which were named SS: Peter & Paul's Church, in honor of the patron Saints of Peter Brook and Paul Weishaar.
The funeral services were held Thursday morning from the SS: Peter and Paul's Catholic Church at 8:30 with Salemn Requim High Mass, celebrated by Rev. Geo. Angermaler assisted by Rev. John Schmitz, of Pera, Ind.; Rev. Peter Biegel, of Dunnington, Rev. Peter Schmitt, of Reynolds and Rev. Charles Dhe, of Fowelr, Rev. Charles Stetter of Kentland and Rev. J. Baker of Remington were unable to attend.
The First national Bank and The State Trust & Savings Bank closed during the funeral hour.
Interment was made at Mt. calvary.
The many out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral wre: Fred Brook, and Clare Brook, of Indianapolis; Sister Mary Antonin and Sister Rosalia of St. Joseph's Convent, Tipton, Indiana, Ella Brook, of Pekin Ill.; George P. Brook, Parsons, Kansas; Miss Felicia Sepoiyuski and Everette Fontaine, of Chicago; Mrs. Elizabeth Fontaine and Mrs. Mary Charboneau, of Momence, Ill.; Mr. D. Bolduc, St. Anne, Ill.; Miss Edna Ward, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Demarah, of Bradley, Ill.; Mrs. Lemuel Shipmen, Ruth and Clifford Shipman, of Fowler and many friends from neighboring towns.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends for their many acts of kindness toward us during the illness and death of our husband and father - Mrs. Brook and Family.
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