Sophia Friederika Dorothea Schlagmann, w/o Gottfried Möhring
Mr. Möhring's wife passed from Belief to Knowledge on the 1st of January 1906, and of the 7 children whom she had given life, three have already died. The surviving children are: Mrs. Theodor and Mrs. Ferdinand Benecke at Ridgeville Corners, August Möhring in Napoleon and Edwin Möhring in Archbold: Additional descendants include 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Of the six siblings, 4 boys and 2 girls, Gottfried Möhring is the sole survivor.
Gottfried Möhring and his wife had often found the long years on the farm to make life bitter. But he remained true to the earth, and now with his children, who love and respect him, his twilight years are without care. He has read his "Herold" for 26 years already and still finds it interesting. May he receive many more years of good health.
(continuation of an article from volume 1, page 45, in re: Gottfried Möhring)
Pastor F. A. Kiess 25th Jubilee
A wonderful surprise was prepared for Sunday evening by the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church for their faithful shepherd of souls Pastor F. A. Kiess, in that they, without him having the least hint, prepared a jubilee celebration in honor of his 25 years of service. Pastor Kiess was just preparing himself for the evening worship service, when his brothers in service C. H. Schröder from the south Ridge and H. C. Siegert from Holgate entered the sacristy and informed him, that they would take his place in leading the worship service. And as they walked into the Church, hundreds of friendly countenances lit up. only as Pastor Kiess saw the lovely floral arrangement in the altar niche and the big number "25" in evergreens and white flowers above the pulpit, it became clear to him that he was the recipient of a surprise.
The jubilee celebration was opened with the song "Praise the Lord, the mighty King of Glory". Thereafter Pastor C. H. Schröder read the 103rd Psalm. Then he also gave the German ?celebration sermon on 2. cor. 5, 18-20, in which he explained to his listeners that such an anniversary celebration could be a lasting blessing for Pastor and congregation alike, when they both recognized, that the preaching office is ordered by God and must be fulfilled faithfully. After the congregational choir had presented the hymn "The Lord is my shepherd" in a right creditable fashion, Pastor H. C. Siegert gave an English sermon based on 1. cor. 15, 10, in which he proposed, a Lutheran preacher might in all justice on his silver jubilee contemplate that he is what he is by the grace of God, and that God's grace on him has not been in vain. After an organ and violin duet by teacher Hacker and Esther Kiess, Elder Heinrich Röhrs gave a cordial speech of congratulations to the jubilarian and in the name of the congregation and the other Elders Carl Fessel, Peter Engel, J. N. Wolfrum and Gottlieb P. Gerken, a goodly monetary gift. For this, as well as for the jubilee celebration and for the so often and so evident goodwill to him from the congregation, Pastor Kiess thanked in a short speech, in which he was barely able to keep his composure. After the Church celebration, a reception with refreshments took place in the schoolhouse, arranged by the Ladies society "Harmonia", while the congregation's orchestra played, at which hundreds of people took part and personally offered the jubilarians their congratulations. Besides his aforementioned brothers in service, also attending were the Pastors P. G. Rau from Mark Township and H. Huge from Flatrock Township.
Pastor F. A. Kiess, after successfully completing his studies in Ft. Wayne and St. Louis, was ordained on the 28th of August 1892 in Mansfield, SD by Pastor Georg Fischer. Until 1897 he acted as an itinerant preacher, then served until 1904 a congregation in Auglaize county, Ohio, and since then the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran congregation here. How much he is beloved and highly valued is shown in the splendid jubilee celebration more clearly and obviously, more than words could say. May Mr. Röhrs' wish, that Pastor Kiess might remain to lead the congregation for many more years, come to fulfillment.
Pastor F. A. Kiess
F.A. Kiess will arrive here (on) this Thursday evening and on next Sunday, the 17th of July, at the morning services, will be installed in his new pastorate.
Pastor A Lange of Ft. Wayne will conduct the installation and all friends of the congregation are cordially invited to take part in the celebration. Pastor Kiess has served for a few years (at) a congregation near Wapakoneta, Ohio and also is not completely unknown to local Lutherans, as he has often held lectures at missions (revivals?) in the area. Hopefully his arrival in a new ?sphere will be agreeable (?congenial) for him and a source of blessing for St. John's Evangelical Lutheran congregation.
Nolan Brothers
To our Friends.
We hereby make known to our friends, that we have acquired the grocery business formerly owned by I. M. Bowen on the northeast corner of Clinton and Hopkins streets. It will be our aim, to always offer the best wares for the lowest possible prices and to provide good deals to all customers. If you cannot honor us with a personal visit, make an order by telephone -- it will be promptly delivered. /s/ The Nolan Brothers
Obituaries
Mrs. Mary Ann McGaffick
Mrs. Mary Ann McGaffick, 87 years of age, died Friday afternoon in Ayersville. The mortal remains were buried Saturday afternoon in Hill's cemetery under the direction of the Methodist preacher A. M. Birden of Ayersville.
[b. either 1820 Ireland OR 1817 Ohio or Dearburn co.,? Ind. or Dearborne co.,? Iowa; d.08 Jul 1904 -Ayersville,? Defiance,? Ohio]
Ivy Marie Dracket
On Monday evening of the past week, died Ivy Marie, little daughter of John D. Dracket, residing near Standley, at the age of 1 year and 13 days. The little remains were buried Saturday morning from the English Methodist Church in Ayersville.
Fred. Bock
Fred. Bock, formerly residing here and residing for the past few years in Tampa, Florida, died there last Thursday. The brother of the deceased, John Bock from East Defiance will leave Friday for Tampa, to bring the remains here for burial.
Widow Anna Weiss
In Adams Township, on last Thursday evening, the 74 year old widow Anna Weiss died. A son and four daughters mourn her passing. The burial took place Saturday morning from the Dunkard Church in Adams Township to the Hire's cemetery in south Richland.
Katharine Breckler
Katharine Breckler, wife of Henry C. Breckler, a born Lutz and originally from Adams Township, died on Sunday evening in her home in Noble Township of consumption, at the age of 46 years, 6 months and 25 days. surviving here are her husband and five children. The burial took place yesterday morning from the English Catholic Church to Riverside cemetery.
Peter Bauer
In Peter Bauer, who on Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock on his farm in Pleasant Townsip, Henry county met his Maker, another of the old German pioneers of the south Ridge has been called away. He was born in the kingdom of Bavaria and came many years ago to the south Ridge, where he practiced agriculture with industry and visible success well into his old age. Surviving him are his widow and two grown daughters; additionally he leaves behind his brothers Ehrhart and Nikolaus Bauer and a sister, whose name we do not know, since we have absolutely no information concerning her. The cause of death of the 75 year old was infirmities of age, from which he had suffered only a short time. His remains were buried Monday morning from the Reformed Church in New Bavaria, with many mourners.
[b. 1829 Germany, d. 09 Jul 1904 - Pleasant twp, Henry, OH]