CHARLES KRUMM (d. 1899)

MEETS SUDDEN DEATH.
Chas. Krumm Instantly Killed By a Fall From His Wagon.
ACCIDENT AT FRANCIS CREEK.
He was Returning From a Trip to Kellnersville.
Was Well Known and Much Respected. Leaves a Wife and Three Children.
The startling news reached this city at ten o'clock last night, that
Chas. Krumm, Sr., the well known drayman of this city, had fallen from
his wagon when near Francis Creek and had been instantly killed.
Mr. Krumm was a most careful and industrious follower of his business
and was much sought after by those having heavy hauling or work that
required much care, consequently he almost controlled the business of
moving pianos, organs and things of that nature.
Yesterday morning he left here with a pinao for a person living at
Kellnersville, fourteen miles from the city. He was in perfect health
and was strong and vigorous, being still in the prime of life. To-day
he was brought home, cold and still in death.
He reached Kellnersville in safety after a long slow journey over the
rough roads, disposed of his freight and started home. No one would have
believed otherwise than that he would arrived in due time, well and
strong and healthful as he was when he started out in the morning. His
journey last night, however, as well as his journey in life terminated
as suddenly as it was unexpected. He had traveled about four miles on
his homeward way and had just passed Francis Creek when the accident
occurred.
His long ride through the cold must have made him numb and stiff. It is
supposed that he leaned over to draw the robe more closely around him,
and at the moment the wheel struck something that caused the wagon to
give a lurch, and that he lost his balance and fell. The terrible accident
happened about 6:30 o'clock and he was found a few minutes later cold and
stiff in death. His skull was crushed and the probability is that when he
fell from his high seat his head struck the hard frozen earth; or it may
be that his horse kicked him after he fell. At any rate death must have
come quickly and without a moment's warning.
Thus again is the uncertainty of life demonstrated in startling manner
that should cause the most careless and indifferent a moment's solemn
thought.
Mr. Chas. Krumm was rapidly nearing the half century mark of his earthly
existence having been born Aug. 1, 1849. He was a native Germany but came
to this country when a mere child. In 1874 he was married to Miss Henrietta
Mueller. Besides his wife, three children survive him. They are Chas. Krumm
Jr., a well known salesman in A.C. Schreiter's store: George Krumm a plumber
in Chicago and Lilly Krumm who is till attending the Third Ward School.
The awefull suddenness of the news was a fearful shock to the family, and
the little group that was yesterday peaceful and happy is to-day (sic) bowed
down with grief. One of the well known characteristics of the deceased was
his devotion to his home and his pride in his family. No place had greater
attractions for him than his own hearthstone and there he spent most of his
spare time. He was a steady, honest, industrious man and held the respect
of all who knew him. He was insured in the Royal Areanum and the Third Ward
Insurance Co.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home at the
corner of Eleventh and Hamilton streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 18, 1899 P. 1
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On Tues. afternoon Chas. Krumm, the well-known wagoner, took a piano to
Kellnersville. He spent some time there and started home about 6:30. Shortly afterward
his horse and wagon were going along in Francis Creek but the driver was missing. Mr.
Krumm was then found lying dead in the street with a fractured skull. Nobody knows
what sort of accident took place and probably never will know. For whatever reason he
had fallen from the wagon and hit his head on a rock. He leaves a widow and 3 grown
children as well as a wide range of acquaintances. The funeral will take place Fri.
afternoon at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1899
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Wm. Krumm, of Kaukauna, is in the city to attend the funeral of his brother
Chas. Krumm.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 19, 1899 P. 4
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Geo. Krumm of Chicago arrived today to attend the funeral of his father.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 19, 1899 P. 4
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Services over the remains of the late Chas. Krumm, where held at the
home yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Zenk, pastor of
the German Reformed church. The house was too small to accommodiate
the large number of friends who were present to pay their last resects
to the memory of the deceased. The floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful and the funeral cortege was one of the largest ever seen in
this city. The pall bearers were: Emil Teitgen, Adolph Rehcygl, Christ
Muth, Chas. Wegfarth, Chas. Kuhl, J.E. Lehmkuhl.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 21, 1899 P. 1
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Card of Thanks.
We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many friends
and neighbors, who assisted by kind acts and sympathic words
in our recent bereavement. We especialy wish to express our
appreciation to Rev. Zenk and the member of the Royal Arcanum
for their assistance.
Mrs. Chas. Krumm and Children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 3, 1899 P.1
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First publication Oct. 12, 1899.
State of Wisconsin,-Manitowoc County Court,-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Charles Krumm deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Charles M. Krumm, of Manitowoc, in said
county, representing among other things that Charles Krumm, an inhabitant of
said county, on the 17th day of January, A.D., 1899, at Manitowoc died intestate,
leaving estate to be administered and that the said petitioner is a son of said
deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said Charles M.
Krumm granted.
It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a regular term of said County court
to be held on Tuesday, the 7th day of November, A.D., 1899, at 10 o'clock A.M.,
at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all
persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to
said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc
in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 19th day of Oct., A.D. 1899.
By the Court,
J.S. Anderson, County Judge
Manitowoc Post, October 12, 1899 P. 8