Niagara Falls Gazette, September 22, 1886, Page 1
Max Brooks, one of our best known and respected citizens died at 4:00 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence on Main St. He was born in Budda Pesth, Hungary, in 1818. He was educated in that city and finished his studies at the University of Vienna. Later he was engaged in the mercantile business with his father and traveled extensively. In 1847, when the Austrian troubles began, he joined the staff of Kossuth, and after the collapse in 1848 he was compelled to flee the country with the rest of companions.
Escaping from Hungary he went North via Hamburg to Norway and thence came to this country, arriving in New York in 1849. He engaged in the tobacco business in that city, remaining there until 1856. In 1850 he was married to Miss Nanette Behr who survives him. In 1857 he came to this village and has lived here continuously ever since, having been engaged in the tobacco business all the while.
His career in the village is well known to all our citizens who on many occasions have honored him by electing him to positions of trust and responsibility. He has, for sixteen years in all, been a member of the Board of Trustees, and was once collector of the town. For many years he was President of Liedertafel and after he was compelled by ill health to resign that office, that society unanimously elected him permanent vice-president. In the past three years he has been a great invalid, but bore his sufferings with great fortitude. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and one son. His daughters are all married. Mrs. Phelps resides in Shreveport, La., Mrs. Herrold at the same place, and Mrs. Rosenthal in New York. His only son, Samuel brooks, who is unmarried, resides at Shreveport.
The funeral will be held as soon as his son can reach here, probably on Friday, from the house. Mr. Brooks belonged to one of the leading Hungarian families. Today his older brother, Dr. Moritz Brooks, who for forty years had been one of the staff physicians of the Austrian Emperor is an honored physician on the retired list, placed so three years ago on account of age, retiring with many honors and decorations awarded by the Emperor personally.
Niagara Falls Gazette, September 25, 1886, Page 1
The funeral of the late M. Brooks was observed from the family residence yesterday afternoon and largely attended by the Masonic Order, Liedertafel Society and citizens in general. The services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Falk of Buffalo, in accordance with the Jewish rites. The remains robed in a winding sheet and crown of pure white linen trimmed with lace rested in a black cloth covered casket with gold and silver trimmings. It bore no plate but was nearly hid from view by the numerous and magnificent floral offerings from kind friends. Among them were noticed:
A large pillow with "Father" from the children.
A smaller pillow from the grandchildren.
Masonic emblem from Niagara Frontier Lodge, of which deceased was a member.
Sickle and sheaf of wheat from Mrs. R. Walker
Bunch of wheat and roses from E.M. Clark.
Wreath from Mr. and Mrs. Zeiger.
Lyre, Niagara Falls Liedertafel of which deceased was a charter member and at the time of his death Vice-President.
Basket of roses Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Locher.
Wreath, T. Tugby.
Wreath, Mrs. C. O'Loughlin.
Basket, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair.
Basket, Mrs. P. Hirsch.
After the services the remains were taken charge of by Frontier Lodge, F. and A.M., and conveyed to the cemetery the following gentle acting as bearers:
A Goodman, M. Brown, L. Krull, A.J. Hamlin, B. Pfeiffer, and W. Gassler.
In front of the vault the very impressive and solemn Masonic burial service was read by Worshipful Master George Barker, W. S. Smith acing Chaplain, after which the remains were placed in the vault to await the arrival of the son, Samuel Brooks, who is supposed to be on his way home. Quite a number of Masons from the Bridge, Canada, and Lockport were present at the funeral.
As the body was deposited in the vault the Niagara Falls Liedertafel sang "Sweet be thy Slumber."
Niagara Falls Gazette, August 10, 1893
There is a delightful family reunion at the Hotel Imperial, the party being descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Max Brooks and relatives of our townsman Mr. Samuel M. Brooks. The party includes: Mr. and Mrs. E. Phelps, Mrs. Lazar Kahn, Anita Brooks Phelps of Shreveport, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Herold and Master Jakie Brooks Herold of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. T. Rosenthal, Stephen I., Estelle, Fannie and Leo Brooks Rosenthal of New York; Miss Annie Brooks Betts of Brooklyn; and Mr. S.M. Brooks of this city. Mr. S. Rosenthal is expected to join the party in a few days.
Max Brooks, one of our best known and respected citizens died at 4:00 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence on Main St. He was born in Budda Pesth, Hungary, in 1818. He was educated in that city and finished his studies at the University of Vienna. Later he was engaged in the mercantile business with his father and traveled extensively. In 1847, when the Austrian troubles began, he joined the staff of Kossuth, and after the collapse in 1848 he was compelled to flee the country with the rest of companions.
Escaping from Hungary he went North via Hamburg to Norway and thence came to this country, arriving in New York in 1849. He engaged in the tobacco business in that city, remaining there until 1856. In 1850 he was married to Miss Nanette Behr who survives him. In 1857 he came to this village and has lived here continuously ever since, having been engaged in the tobacco business all the while.
His career in the village is well known to all our citizens who on many occasions have honored him by electing him to positions of trust and responsibility. He has, for sixteen years in all, been a member of the Board of Trustees, and was once collector of the town. For many years he was President of Liedertafel and after he was compelled by ill health to resign that office, that society unanimously elected him permanent vice-president. In the past three years he has been a great invalid, but bore his sufferings with great fortitude. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and one son. His daughters are all married. Mrs. Phelps resides in Shreveport, La., Mrs. Herrold at the same place, and Mrs. Rosenthal in New York. His only son, Samuel brooks, who is unmarried, resides at Shreveport.
The funeral will be held as soon as his son can reach here, probably on Friday, from the house. Mr. Brooks belonged to one of the leading Hungarian families. Today his older brother, Dr. Moritz Brooks, who for forty years had been one of the staff physicians of the Austrian Emperor is an honored physician on the retired list, placed so three years ago on account of age, retiring with many honors and decorations awarded by the Emperor personally.
Niagara Falls Gazette, September 25, 1886, Page 1
The funeral of the late M. Brooks was observed from the family residence yesterday afternoon and largely attended by the Masonic Order, Liedertafel Society and citizens in general. The services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Falk of Buffalo, in accordance with the Jewish rites. The remains robed in a winding sheet and crown of pure white linen trimmed with lace rested in a black cloth covered casket with gold and silver trimmings. It bore no plate but was nearly hid from view by the numerous and magnificent floral offerings from kind friends. Among them were noticed:
A large pillow with "Father" from the children.
A smaller pillow from the grandchildren.
Masonic emblem from Niagara Frontier Lodge, of which deceased was a member.
Sickle and sheaf of wheat from Mrs. R. Walker
Bunch of wheat and roses from E.M. Clark.
Wreath from Mr. and Mrs. Zeiger.
Lyre, Niagara Falls Liedertafel of which deceased was a charter member and at the time of his death Vice-President.
Basket of roses Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Locher.
Wreath, T. Tugby.
Wreath, Mrs. C. O'Loughlin.
Basket, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair.
Basket, Mrs. P. Hirsch.
After the services the remains were taken charge of by Frontier Lodge, F. and A.M., and conveyed to the cemetery the following gentle acting as bearers:
A Goodman, M. Brown, L. Krull, A.J. Hamlin, B. Pfeiffer, and W. Gassler.
In front of the vault the very impressive and solemn Masonic burial service was read by Worshipful Master George Barker, W. S. Smith acing Chaplain, after which the remains were placed in the vault to await the arrival of the son, Samuel Brooks, who is supposed to be on his way home. Quite a number of Masons from the Bridge, Canada, and Lockport were present at the funeral.
As the body was deposited in the vault the Niagara Falls Liedertafel sang "Sweet be thy Slumber."
Niagara Falls Gazette, August 10, 1893
There is a delightful family reunion at the Hotel Imperial, the party being descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Max Brooks and relatives of our townsman Mr. Samuel M. Brooks. The party includes: Mr. and Mrs. E. Phelps, Mrs. Lazar Kahn, Anita Brooks Phelps of Shreveport, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Herold and Master Jakie Brooks Herold of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. T. Rosenthal, Stephen I., Estelle, Fannie and Leo Brooks Rosenthal of New York; Miss Annie Brooks Betts of Brooklyn; and Mr. S.M. Brooks of this city. Mr. S. Rosenthal is expected to join the party in a few days.
Niagara Falls Gazette, September 22, 1886, Page 1
Max Brooks, one of our best known and respected citizens died at 4:00 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence on Main St. He was born in Budda Pesth, Hungary, in 1818. He was educated in that city and finished his studies at the University of Vienna. Later he was engaged in the mercantile business with his father and traveled extensively. In 1847, when the Austrian troubles began, he joined the staff of Kossuth, and after the collapse in 1848 he was compelled to flee the country with the rest of companions.
Escaping from Hungary he went North via Hamburg to Norway and thence came to this country, arriving in New York in 1849. He engaged in the tobacco business in that city, remaining there until 1856. In 1850 he was married to Miss Nanette Behr who survives him. In 1857 he came to this village and has lived here continuously ever since, having been engaged in the tobacco business all the while.
His career in the village is well known to all our citizens who on many occasions have honored him by electing him to positions of trust and responsibility. He has, for sixteen years in all, been a member of the Board of Trustees, and was once collector of the town. For many years he was President of Liedertafel and after he was compelled by ill health to resign that office, that society unanimously elected him permanent vice-president. In the past three years he has been a great invalid, but bore his sufferings with great fortitude. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and one son. His daughters are all married. Mrs. Phelps resides in Shreveport, La., Mrs. Herrold at the same place, and Mrs. Rosenthal in New York. His only son, Samuel brooks, who is unmarried, resides at Shreveport.
The funeral will be held as soon as his son can reach here, probably on Friday, from the house. Mr. Brooks belonged to one of the leading Hungarian families. Today his older brother, Dr. Moritz Brooks, who for forty years had been one of the staff physicians of the Austrian Emperor is an honored physician on the retired list, placed so three years ago on account of age, retiring with many honors and decorations awarded by the Emperor personally.
Niagara Falls Gazette, September 25, 1886, Page 1
The funeral of the late M. Brooks was observed from the family residence yesterday afternoon and largely attended by the Masonic Order, Liedertafel Society and citizens in general. The services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Falk of Buffalo, in accordance with the Jewish rites. The remains robed in a winding sheet and crown of pure white linen trimmed with lace rested in a black cloth covered casket with gold and silver trimmings. It bore no plate but was nearly hid from view by the numerous and magnificent floral offerings from kind friends. Among them were noticed:
A large pillow with "Father" from the children.
A smaller pillow from the grandchildren.
Masonic emblem from Niagara Frontier Lodge, of which deceased was a member.
Sickle and sheaf of wheat from Mrs. R. Walker
Bunch of wheat and roses from E.M. Clark.
Wreath from Mr. and Mrs. Zeiger.
Lyre, Niagara Falls Liedertafel of which deceased was a charter member and at the time of his death Vice-President.
Basket of roses Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Locher.
Wreath, T. Tugby.
Wreath, Mrs. C. O'Loughlin.
Basket, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair.
Basket, Mrs. P. Hirsch.
After the services the remains were taken charge of by Frontier Lodge, F. and A.M., and conveyed to the cemetery the following gentle acting as bearers:
A Goodman, M. Brown, L. Krull, A.J. Hamlin, B. Pfeiffer, and W. Gassler.
In front of the vault the very impressive and solemn Masonic burial service was read by Worshipful Master George Barker, W. S. Smith acing Chaplain, after which the remains were placed in the vault to await the arrival of the son, Samuel Brooks, who is supposed to be on his way home. Quite a number of Masons from the Bridge, Canada, and Lockport were present at the funeral.
As the body was deposited in the vault the Niagara Falls Liedertafel sang "Sweet be thy Slumber."
Niagara Falls Gazette, August 10, 1893
There is a delightful family reunion at the Hotel Imperial, the party being descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Max Brooks and relatives of our townsman Mr. Samuel M. Brooks. The party includes: Mr. and Mrs. E. Phelps, Mrs. Lazar Kahn, Anita Brooks Phelps of Shreveport, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Herold and Master Jakie Brooks Herold of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. T. Rosenthal, Stephen I., Estelle, Fannie and Leo Brooks Rosenthal of New York; Miss Annie Brooks Betts of Brooklyn; and Mr. S.M. Brooks of this city. Mr. S. Rosenthal is expected to join the party in a few days.
Max Brooks, one of our best known and respected citizens died at 4:00 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence on Main St. He was born in Budda Pesth, Hungary, in 1818. He was educated in that city and finished his studies at the University of Vienna. Later he was engaged in the mercantile business with his father and traveled extensively. In 1847, when the Austrian troubles began, he joined the staff of Kossuth, and after the collapse in 1848 he was compelled to flee the country with the rest of companions.
Escaping from Hungary he went North via Hamburg to Norway and thence came to this country, arriving in New York in 1849. He engaged in the tobacco business in that city, remaining there until 1856. In 1850 he was married to Miss Nanette Behr who survives him. In 1857 he came to this village and has lived here continuously ever since, having been engaged in the tobacco business all the while.
His career in the village is well known to all our citizens who on many occasions have honored him by electing him to positions of trust and responsibility. He has, for sixteen years in all, been a member of the Board of Trustees, and was once collector of the town. For many years he was President of Liedertafel and after he was compelled by ill health to resign that office, that society unanimously elected him permanent vice-president. In the past three years he has been a great invalid, but bore his sufferings with great fortitude. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and one son. His daughters are all married. Mrs. Phelps resides in Shreveport, La., Mrs. Herrold at the same place, and Mrs. Rosenthal in New York. His only son, Samuel brooks, who is unmarried, resides at Shreveport.
The funeral will be held as soon as his son can reach here, probably on Friday, from the house. Mr. Brooks belonged to one of the leading Hungarian families. Today his older brother, Dr. Moritz Brooks, who for forty years had been one of the staff physicians of the Austrian Emperor is an honored physician on the retired list, placed so three years ago on account of age, retiring with many honors and decorations awarded by the Emperor personally.
Niagara Falls Gazette, September 25, 1886, Page 1
The funeral of the late M. Brooks was observed from the family residence yesterday afternoon and largely attended by the Masonic Order, Liedertafel Society and citizens in general. The services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Falk of Buffalo, in accordance with the Jewish rites. The remains robed in a winding sheet and crown of pure white linen trimmed with lace rested in a black cloth covered casket with gold and silver trimmings. It bore no plate but was nearly hid from view by the numerous and magnificent floral offerings from kind friends. Among them were noticed:
A large pillow with "Father" from the children.
A smaller pillow from the grandchildren.
Masonic emblem from Niagara Frontier Lodge, of which deceased was a member.
Sickle and sheaf of wheat from Mrs. R. Walker
Bunch of wheat and roses from E.M. Clark.
Wreath from Mr. and Mrs. Zeiger.
Lyre, Niagara Falls Liedertafel of which deceased was a charter member and at the time of his death Vice-President.
Basket of roses Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Locher.
Wreath, T. Tugby.
Wreath, Mrs. C. O'Loughlin.
Basket, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair.
Basket, Mrs. P. Hirsch.
After the services the remains were taken charge of by Frontier Lodge, F. and A.M., and conveyed to the cemetery the following gentle acting as bearers:
A Goodman, M. Brown, L. Krull, A.J. Hamlin, B. Pfeiffer, and W. Gassler.
In front of the vault the very impressive and solemn Masonic burial service was read by Worshipful Master George Barker, W. S. Smith acing Chaplain, after which the remains were placed in the vault to await the arrival of the son, Samuel Brooks, who is supposed to be on his way home. Quite a number of Masons from the Bridge, Canada, and Lockport were present at the funeral.
As the body was deposited in the vault the Niagara Falls Liedertafel sang "Sweet be thy Slumber."
Niagara Falls Gazette, August 10, 1893
There is a delightful family reunion at the Hotel Imperial, the party being descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Max Brooks and relatives of our townsman Mr. Samuel M. Brooks. The party includes: Mr. and Mrs. E. Phelps, Mrs. Lazar Kahn, Anita Brooks Phelps of Shreveport, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Herold and Master Jakie Brooks Herold of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. T. Rosenthal, Stephen I., Estelle, Fannie and Leo Brooks Rosenthal of New York; Miss Annie Brooks Betts of Brooklyn; and Mr. S.M. Brooks of this city. Mr. S. Rosenthal is expected to join the party in a few days.
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