Concerning the passing of Hermann August Fenter of New Bavaria, Ohio, Pastor Albin Beer reports to us:
On Sunday we laid to his final rest the mortal remains of Hermann August Fenter, eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. John A and Maria Fenter. Hermann was born on 17 September 1888 here in New Bavaria, was baptized on 14 October of the same year by Pastor J. L. Schatz, and on 23 March 1902 was confirmed and received into the Reformed congregation here by Pastor Friedrich Schaad.
On Thursday, the 4th of October, he suddenly took sick with appendicitis, but appeared to recover, until on Wednesday, the 10th of October, a setback occurred. on that same evening shortly before eight o'clock, his Lord released him from his pain and took him to Himself.
The deceased was only 18 years and 23 days old. His premature death is mourned by his parents, two brothers and a sister along with many more distant relatives.
[s/o John A. Fenter, Mary Steinmeyer]
Obituary for my Friend Daniel Spieth.
Too many heavy strokes of Fate Struck you, o Daniel! Deep indeed are God's ways. But for you it seemed too much. As your wife was torn from you The pain was too great for you; Finally even to miss home And that is what befell.
Many hard battles fought, Much sour work completed; And so your course ended! O who would have thought That you would succumb Under the all too great burden? Dear friend! Rest now in Peace, Where you rest from sorrow have.
You have gained many friends, Were beloved by everyone. Ach, too soon are you dead. Take you, God, the orphan in, May his soul be blessed, Despite [this] he was a good Christian, Memorable to his friends and neighbors! They mourn him deeply.
Now dry the tears And still the lamentation, Your sighs and longings Are eternally well fulfilled. This example shall teach us, That we all -- young and old -­- Shall take our refuge in Him: Trust in God shall be our end!
/s/ Georg Schäfer
[Ohio County Marriages, 1789-1994: Daniel Spieth, born 1855 in Medina County, Ohio, married on 12 Dec 1906 in New Bavaria, Henry County, Ohio; parents John J. Spieth and Christena Schlentz; spouse Christina Pistel.] [Ohio, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997: born 1855 in Green Springs, Ohio, died 10 Jan 1907 in Pleasant Twp, Henry Co., Ohio.]
Henry Carl Baker
Henry Carl Baker of south Richland [who] had the operation of which one hoped for the cure of the lately so common appendicitis, did not survive for long. The disease was already too far advanced, albeit the symptoms on Wednesday -- on the day after the operation -- appeared to lessen favorably, at 3 o'clock Thursday morning the patient died. On 12 February 1906, the deceased had entered his 53th year of life and is survived by his wife and a 14 year old son. He also leaves behind a brother Peter Baker in Pleasant Township, Henry county and a sister named Mrs. Anna Reese in Williams county.
In Henry Earl Baker we lose a well respected citizen -- everyone will agree to that, who knew him personally. His mortal remains were taken to the grave Saturday morning under the direction of Father Gloden from St. John's Catholic Church to the Riverside cemetery. Many relatives and friends accorded the deceased the final honors. The pallbearers were Johann Willitzer, Joseph Hoschack, Georg Hoschack, Georg Schindler, w. Zimmermann, Adam Henrich and John Kruml.
[Henry Baker, Ohio, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997: born 1854 in America, died 22 Feb 1906 in Richland Twp, Defiance Co., Ohio. Residing in Richland Twp at time of death.]
Georg Pfau
Due to a heart defect, which had plagued him for many years, George Pfau of Pleasant Township, Henry county, a blacksmith known far and wide, died in the night Friday at about 10:30, at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 2 days. Born in the District of Freudenstadt, Wuerttemberg, he came as a 20 year old youth (apprentice?) to Liverpool, Medina co., Ohio, and moved in the year 1861 from there to Pleasant twonship, where he lived ever since. In 1855 he married Miss Barbara Yetter, who presented him with ten children. Of these, two -- Mrs. Heinrich Sauer and Georg Pfau -- have died. Along with his wife, he is survived by the following eight children: Mrs. Heinrich Dickmann, Mrs. Caroline König, Karl Pfau, Wilhelm Pfau, Heinrich Pfau, Mrs. Louis Hess, all residing in Pleasant Township; Mrs. Sophia Bollei and Johann Pfau in Flatrock Township. Besides [these] of direct descendants there are 31 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
The burial took place Sunday morning with a large attendance under the direction of Pastor Albin Beer. The funeral service was at 9 o'clock in the former home and 10 o'clock in the Reformed Church in New Bavaria.
[George Pfau, Ohio, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997: born 1834 in Germany, died 25 Jul 1907 in Pleasant Twp., Henry Co., Ohio. Was living in Pleasant Twp. at the time of his death.]