EANES, JAMES MADISON, Jr.
From an undated ca 1868 newsclipping:
Died - At the residence of his mother in this county, on New Year's night last, Mr. James Eanes, in the 23rd year of his age. Mr. Eanes was a promising young man, beloved by all who knew him, but especially by his widowed mother, who has our sympathies in her great affliction.
EBNER CHILD
Weimar Mercury
8 Nov 1935, page 6
DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT
The little son of Arthur Ebner was crushed to death Saturday night when the wheels of a wagon were drawn over his body. The father was engaged in unharnessing his tem and noticed not that the little fellow was climbing on the wheel. The horses made a sudden start which threw the child to the ground, and the wheel passed over him, crushing out his life. The acciden occurred at Waldeck. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family.—LaGrange Journal.
DR. ALBERT HERMAN ECK
La Grange Journal
March 13, 1930
Dr. Albert Hermann Eck
Aged Citizen Passes
Dr. Albert Hermann Eck, born 19 July 1834, aged 94 yers, 8 months and 22 days, died at the home of his son, Louis, near Cedar early Tuesday morning. It may be said that to him the long years of patient waiting was rewarded, his spirit joined his companion, Auguste, of many years who died in December 1923. He died 11 March 1930.
Dr. Eck was born in Denmark, in 1834 and emigrated to Texas some twenty years later, locating at Houston, where he engaged in the drug business. Later he removed to La Grange, and for a number of years, was engaged in business with the late Dr. Wm. Hermes as a partner. Here in La Grange he was united in marriage with Miss Auguste Richers who, as stated, preceded him in death 8 December 1923. With others who emigrated to this country in the fifties, he experienced much hardship; in his native country he had been destined to become a minister and studied with that aim in view. Inclining, however, to medicine, he, by his own efforts, succeeded in mastering the studies and was both a pharmacist and physician until forced by misfortune to retire. He served in the last war between the states and at the close returned to La Grange where he practiced for a number of years. In the yellow fever epidemic in the year 1867, his eyes became affected, partial blindness resulted and eventually he became blind; for over thirty years the light of day was shut from his vision.
Of the nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Eck, only three are living today, these are: Louis Eck of near Cedar, Mrs. Louise wife of A. W. F. Meyer of La Grange and Hermann Eck of Schulenburg.
The body was laid to rest in the Cedar Cemetery Wednesday afternoon; friends of the family were present and assisted the relatives in paying their lst respects to this honorable citizen. May he rest in peace!
AUGUSTA MICHALKE ECK
La Grange Journal
Wednesday, October 5, 1977
Eck
Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta Eck of La Grange are scheduled for Friday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m. at the Koenig Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel with Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating. Interment will follow in the La Grange City Cemetery.
Mrs. Eck succumbed Monday in Retama Manor Nursing Home. She was 92.
Born in Fayette County October 27, 1884, she was the daughter of William and Rosa Fredrich Michalke. She was married to Edwin J. Eck who preceded her in death in 1927. Mrs. Eck was a lifelong resident of La Grange.
Surviving are two sons, Charles Eck of Houston and Arthur Eck of Thermopolis, Wyoming; and a grandson, Arthur Eck, Jr., of Washington, D.C.
AUGUSTA RICHERS ECK
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 13, 1923
Relieved Of Suffering
Saturday evening shortly after the curtains of night had been drawn the Grim Reaper invaded the home of A. W. F. Meyer and peaceful rest came to Mrs. Augusta Eck, wife of Dr. A. H. Eck, after an enfeebled illness that had lasted for several weeks. Monday afternoon they carried they carried all that was mortal of her to the Cedar cemetery where, with relatives and friends assisting in the last rites, the last rest was granted. Rev. J. H. Wiseman, pastor of the Methodist church, spoke sympathetically and very religiously at home and at the open grave, bidding the Great Judge above to pass his merciful judgement upon one who had borne her cross through life, with that spirit of fortitude that betokens a good, pure hearts.
Mrs. Eck was born in Gosla, Hanover, Germany, January 4, 1843, and when a mere child came to America with her parents, brothers and sisters. The family located in the Bluff section of the county where the subject of this sketch lived the remainder of her natural life, excepting a few months since, when she accepted the proffered hospitality of the home of her son-in-law, A. W. F. Meyer. To Mr. and Mrs. Eck, who were untied in marriage shortly before the civil war, there was born eight children, four of whom preceded her to the Great Beyond. The living children, grown and the parents of children, are Louis Eck, of near La Grange; Mrs. Louise, wife of A. W. F. Meyer; Hermann Eck of Schulenburg and Edwin J. Eck of La Grange. These have the sympathy of the entire community.
Death is ever the messenger of sorrow. In this instance the heavy hand is more keenly felt. Her aged husband, to whom the light of day has been shut out for some time, is left to mourn his companion of over fifty years; blind he maintains the strong hope that his name will soon be called; a daughter Mrs. Louise Meyer, is in the La Grange Hospital , recuperating from the effects of a surgical operation. If, in the firm belief that those whom He loves He chastetheth, this burden is given, may he comfort those whose heads are now bowed, and give to them the assurance that the departure of the little mother is only a will expressed, so that she may meet those who have gone before, and arrange for the coming of those behind.
CHARLES HUBRICK ECK
The Houston Chronicle
September 21, 2004
CHARLES HUBRICK ECK passed away on September 15, 2004, at Sunrise Retirement Residence in McLean, Virginia. Mr. Eck was born September 14, 1914, in LaGrange, Texas, to Edwin J. and Augusta Michalke Eck. Mr. Eck married Constance Hazel Zirbel in San Antonio, Texas, on February 20, 1943. Mr. and Mrs. Eck made their home in Houston and were long-time members of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Mrs. Eck died in 1994. Mr. Eck had one brother, Arthur, who lived in Wyoming and died in 1994. Mr. Eck worked for The Borden Company in maintenance of dairy equipment for many years before retiring. Among his many interests were keeping bees and gardening. Mr. Eck remained an active member of St. Mark's after retirement and devoted many hours to various charitable activities and caring for its rose garden. As a result of his many charitable works, Mr. Eck was the recipient of the Brother Ed Award in July 2001. In July 2001, Mr. Eck moved to Virginia to be closer to family, but always longed for his native Texas. Survivors include nephews: Arthur Eck, Jr. and Nicholas, Arthur and Conrad Clark. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 25, 2004, at 9:00 AM in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
EDWIN J. ECK
La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 29, 1926
Edwin J. Eck Pays The Last Debt Tuesday
Hope, encouraged by his friends and relatives that he would recover, failed to prolong the life of Edwin J. Eck, who became seriously ill several weeks ago. He made a brave struggle to conquer the grim reaper, but early Tuesday morning sleep, more powerful than man can conquer, came to him, he passed over the Great Divide and joined the majority that seems to be ever increasing.
Edwin J. Eck, as stated in our mention of last week, has been a victim of very unfortunate circumstances. As a child he managed to get in touch with some poison that his father, a physician, had in the home, and he drank therefrom, with the result that he lost both his voice and hearing. Nursed and reared to manhood, he became not a charge, but learned the cobbler’s trade, the are of mute speech and essayed to earn his livelihood. In this he was successful as limited earnings in his line permitted.
Seventeen years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Michalke of Schulenburg, also a mute, and they established a home in the Southern part of the city, on Jefferson street. To them was born two children, two boys, Charley and Arthur. These two and the widow survive. Last December while visiting here with his family for the holidays, the boot and shoe repair shop conducted at Bellville by Edwin was destroyed by fire, but he suffered not because thereof, and with grim determination started anew. Then he became ill, was brought to La Grange and placed in the La Grange Hospital where surgeon and nurse attended to him constantly, and all means within their knowledge was exercised in order to save his life.
But he passed on; on Wednesday afternoon, from his late home the remains were taken to the new cemetery and placed to their last rest, many friends being in attendance to witness the last rites. Rev. Paul W. Evans, pastor of the Methodist church conducted the religious ceremonies.
His widow, two sons, two brothers, Louis of near La Grange and Hermann of Schulenburg and one sister, Mrs. A. W. F. Meyer and his aged father, Dr. A. H. Eck are the chief mourners. We offer to these our sincerest sympathy.
HERMAN A. ECK
The La Grange Journal, Thursday, March 3, 1960
Hermann A. Eck
Masonic funeral services were held for Herman A. Eck Monday afternoon, Feb. 22, in Schulenburg after a 14-year illness.
The Rev. Fred Mehrtens, pastor of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, officiated at the services at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, and Masonic graveside services were held by Lyons Lodge 195.
Mr. Eck was a former postmaster in Schulenburg, his term having ended with his retirement in 1935. He was a past master of the Masonic lodge.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Lee Prause of Schulenburg and Mrs. Ernest Scott of Weimar. The deceased is an uncle of Gilbert H. Eck of La Grange.
HUBERT ECK
La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 13, 1955
Hubert W. Eck
Funeral services for Hubert W. Eck, 54, brother of Gilbert H. Eck, Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector, were held at Schulenburg Tuesday. Mr. Eck, who had been in failing health for the last nine months, passed away Saturday in the Youens Hospital in Weimar.
La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 13, 1955
Hubert W. Eck
Funeral services for Hubert W. Eck, 54, were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg at 9 AM Tuesday, Jan. 11, with continued services at the Saint Rose Catholic Church.
Interment was made in the Weimar Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Eck passed away Saturday afternoon at the Youen’s Hospital in Weimar after having been in failing health for the last nine months.
He was last connected with the real estate business and was an auto salesman for the Boriak Motor Company in Schulenburg.
He was born June 25, 100 [1900], at La Grange and attended schools here. On August 27, 1928, he married Miss Henrietta Leidolf of Weimar.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Louis Eck of La Grange; his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Bill Wood Jr. of Fort Worth, Miss Jean Eck and Miss Carolyn Eck of Dallas and Miss Catherine Eck of Schulenburg; one brother, Gilbert Eck of La Grange; and two sisters, Mrs. William Meyer and Mrs. Gus Hausmann of La Grange.
LOUIS ECK
La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 8, 1953
Funeral Tuesday For Louis Eck
Funeral services were held here at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel Tuesday at 2:30 PM for Louis Eck, 82, who expired at his home atop the bluff late Sunday.
Rev. Oscar E. Linstrum officiated, and interment was made in the New City Cemetery.
Mr. Eck, a retired farmer, was a lifetime resident of the community where he was born on Nov. 12, 1870. He was united in marriage with Miss Lula Schaefer at La Grange on Nov. 28, 1895.
His survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Wm. (Lillian) Meyer and Mrs. Gus (Edna) Hausmann of La Grange; two sons, Hubert W. Eck of Schulenburg and Tax Assessor and Collector Gilbert H. Eck of La Grange; one brother, Herman Eck of Schulenburg; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
WILLIAM ECKEL
La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 10, 1938
Willie Eckel
Willie Eckel, completing the 63rd year of life, died at a San Antonio hospital early Monday morning, February 7, after an illness that extended over a period of several months. The body was buried at Poth, in Wilson county, Wednesday morning at 9:00 o’clock.
Deceased was born on a farm in the neighborhood of Park in Fayette county, and remained in the county until about 30 years ago, removing to Poth. He was prominently connected with the business activity of that little city, was formerly president of the bank, served as mayor of the city and for a number of years managed the water plant. He retired from all business activity when his health declined.
Surviving him are his wife, nee Miss Katie Reinhardt of Live Oak Hill, two sons, Alfred and Willie Eckel, Jr., of Poth and two daughters, Mrs. J. T. Flores of San Antonio and Mrs. Dick Roberts of Floresville; there are also several grandchildren.
Two brothers, Otto C. and Chas. Eckel of La Grange and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Gabler of Freyburg and Mrs. Louis December of Nordheim also survive. His two brothers at La Grange were notified of his death and were in attendance upon the funeral.
CHARLES ECKELS
La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1934
Chas. Eckels Dies From Injuries He Received May 8th
Within a few hours after the Journal had been placed in the postoffice Wednesday, May 9, and a brief mention published of the accident that befell him Tuesday of last week, Chas. Eckels died. He had been fatally injured in a team runaway, having been dragged for some distance, having several ribs broken, besides receiving internal injuries. About a year previous he fell from a scaffolding and was critically injured, requiring many months to recuperate.
Chas. Eckels was born at La Grange, July 9, 1871, and was a son of Andreas and Veronika (nee Niere) Eckels. The family resided on Franklin street for a number of years, on the block now the property of the City, and about 100 feet from the present City Hall. His father was a shoemaker. In the latter 1880’s the family removed to Rutersville where the deceased, who never married, continued to make his home. He followed the avocation of a carpenter and was very proficient in his work.
From the home of his mother the funeral was held last Friday morning, and interment was had at the Rutersville cemetery, Rev. Carl Baer officiating. Deceased is survived by his mother, near 90 years of age, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Louis Marek of Taylor, Julius Eckels of La Grange, Mrs. Lillie Baumbach of Fayetteville, Willie and Miss Lula Eckels of Rutersville.
At the time of his death Chas. Eckels was 62 years and 10 months old. The sympathy of all is offered to his survivors.
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HERMANN R. ECKERMANN
La Grange Journal, Thursday, December 1, 1938
Hermann R. Eckermann
Hermann R. Eckermann, aged 70 years ----- died in a hospital in Rosenburg, Fort Bend County, Thursday, Nov. 24, from a heart attack, surviving the attack only two days. Insured in the La Grange Burial Association, the body was brought to La Grange by the Koenig Funeral Home mortician, and lay in state in that Home until Saturday at noon when taken to Industry for interment. Deceased was a farmer and a member of the Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Eckermann, Buckholts; a son, Rudolph Eckermann, Weimar, Rt. 1; brothers, Edmund Eckermann of Industry, Earnest Eckermann, Burton; Alex. Eckermann, Industry; sisters, Mrs. Aug. Grams, Cost; Mrs. Theo. Koch, Industry. There are 3 grandchildren.
NANCY ALBRECHT ECKOLS
La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 15, 1943
Mrs. Nancy Eckols
Mrs. Nancy Eckols, wife of R. D. Eckols of La Grange, Rt. No. 1, aged 50 years, 7 months and 16 days, died at the La Grange Hospital, Monday evening, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Eckols, a daughter of the late Max Albrecht, was a native of Fayette county. She was married to R. D. Eckols in 1916. Her husband, her son Hugh, of New Guinea (in the U. S. Army), one sister, Mrs. Alma Oeding, and one brother, G. W. Albrecht, of La Grange, survive. The funeral was held from the Koenig Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock. Interment was in the Williams Creek cemetery, Rev. J. W. Shepherd officiating. Koenig Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
ROBERT D. (BOB) ECKOLS
La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 3, 1963
Robert D. (Bob) Eckol
Last rites for Robert D. (Bob) Eckol, 72, were held Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel here. Interment was in the Williams Creek Cemetery with Rev. T. Gibble of Austin officiating. Mr. Eckol, a native of Luling where he was born on April 6, 1890, died in the Breckenridge Hospital in Austin on Monday. The deceased had lived in and around La Grange since 1918 until 8 years ago when he had a stroke and moved to Austin. He was married to Nancy Albrecht who preceded him in death on April 12, 1943. Surviving are a son Hugh of Austin; one sister, Mrs. Mayme Cox of Luling; two brothers, Ed of Sugarland and Whit of Dallas; and two grandchildren.
P. E. EDMONDSON
The Weimar Mercury, 12 Dec 1896, page 1
LaGrange, Tex., Dec. 7.—Colonel P. E. Edmondson editor and proprietor of the LaGrange Journal, died this morning after a brief illness of black jaundice at the age of 68, leaving an aged widow, but no children. Deceased came from California, where he played a prominent part in politics in 18?0. He edited first the Schulenburg Enterprise, then the Flatonia Argus, and since 1881 was editor of the LaGrange Journal. He was a Mexican war veeran and received a pension a such. He also took an active part in the civil war.
POLK EDWARDS
The Weimar Mercury, 28 Dec 1895, page 2
Polk Edwards, a young many who was raised by Mr. Bates Gay near Columbus, was shot in the stomach Thursday night by Mr. Meyer, a saloon keeper, at Ellinger, and perhaps fatally wounded. No particulars obtainable.
The La Grange Journal, 2 Jan 1896
A Homicide – On Christmas Day, at Ellinger, Polk Edwards, employed as a section hand on the La Grange tap of the southern Pacific railroad, went gunning for a man against whom he had some imaginary grievance, and when on the point of entering a saloon, with his gun in hand, he was forbidden by Mr. Otto Meyer, one of the proprietors, not to enter with his gun. He persisted and went in, and report says commenced to cursing and abusing Mr. Meyer saying that he would kill him and started to throw his gun down on him, when a bystander caught hold of it, and at the same moment Mr. Meyer fired, the ball taking effect just below the navel. He lingered until sometime the next day and died. His remains were taken to the Gay Farm, near Columbus, by friends and there interred.
The JOURNAL has been informed that Edwards killed a boy near Luling a few years ago and was tried and convicted and was finally pardoned by the governor. It is also reported that he has since shot a negro, but whether it is true of not The JOURNAL is unable to say.
The general impression is that Edwards was peacably inclined when sober, but when drunk, was a dangerous man.
Otto Meyer had an examining trial before Justice Bertsh at Fayetteville and was released on $5,000 bail, which was promptly given. Mssrs. Brown, Lane, and Jackson have been employed to defend Mr. Meyer. Mr. Lane appeared in his behalf at the examining trial.
ZUMA EDWARDS
La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 23, 1919
Another Is Called
Death Comes After Illness of Two Days From Influenza
Little Miss Zuma Edwards, aged thirteen years, died Thursday night at the home of her brother-in-law, Prof. Pyle, after an illness that had lasted only two days. The young lady was making her home with the family of Prof. Pyle and was a student in the high school.
The remains were sent to Brady, where the parents reside, for interment, Friday night. All death create a shadow of sadness, Miss Zuma’s is not an exception; at the time she became ill the influenza had already compelled the family members to seek medical help, and it almost seemed as though some should answer. Death, it is said, loves a shining mark, but death also causes many hearts to ache. Our sincerest sympathy is offered to the mourning relatives.
HUGO J. EHLERS
La Grange Journal, Thursday, October 6, 1921
La Grange’s Dead Hero
Remains of Private H. J. Ehlers Interred at La Grange Friday
The only toll exacted by the world war from La Grange was Private H. J. Ehlers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Ehlers, who died while in service for his country at St. Etienne, France. News of Hugo’s death which occurred October 10, 1918, came to La Grange November 12, just one day after the great news that arms had been lowered and preparations for peace were underway. To celebrate in the hours of one day such glorious tidings as were those which gave us the assurance that armistice had been signed, and in the hours of the morrow bow our heads in sorrow at the unwelcome tidings that Hugo, or Jimmie as we called him – and he whom all had loved so much, had paid the supreme price a few days previous is but another illustration of life’s unfathomable and mysterious ways of awarding destiny.
Hugo was a La Grange boy, in truth and in fact. His was a disposition – never changing – that won him love, respect and good will, divided among all classes. No distinction in such friendship, neither was there preference, he was Jimmie Ehlers to all, that meant everybody’s friend. He cast not his castor into the arena as warriors of old, he went at the call to become a soldier for his country. With the same cheerful smile that had helped to bring cheer to all he came in contact with, Jimmie walked forward and grabbed the rail of the iron horse drawn coach to appear before his superior officer. And he died in the service of his country, a true soldier, on the field, in active service.
In bringing back these crumbling remains of our young friend in order that his dust may mingle with the dust of his native land, we come together to pay our last respects, with a feeling of sorrow, yet recognize our duty. Within the breasts of the all of us there is a revived a strong love for patriotism and a sympathy for those who loved him with a prior right. Jimmie was one of our young men, and at this late day, as we lower the human clay to the last rest, we pause long enough to shed a tear.
The remains reached La Grange from San Antonio Friday morning, and lay in state at the Presbyterian church until the afternoon, the ceremonies conducted by Rev. M. H. Arnold of Smithville. At the new cemetery they will rest. In silent manner the many tokens of love – flowers – were placed upon his earthen couch. The attendance was very large, and comprised sympathizing friends from all sections. Private Ehlers was a member of Medical Corps, 143d Regular 36th Division.
Obituary contributed by Rob Brown
EHLINGER Infant
Colorado Citizen, 1 Feb 1883, page 2
We regret to chronicle the death of the infant child of county clerk Ehlinger. We extend to the father and mother our deepest sympathies in their bereavement.—LaGrange Journal.
EHLINGER Infant
Weimar Mercury, 29 Mar 1890, page 3
Died, at LaGrange, March 20, 1890, ??ara May, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ehlinger.—Journal.
JOE EHLINGER
Weimar Mercury
24 Jan 1913, page 7
ELLINGER NEWS ITEMS.
Joe Ehlinger of La Grange, who formerly lived at Live Oak Hill and who served Fayette Co. as county judge, clerk and commissioner, was buried in the catholic cemetery at Live Oak Hill, by Father Vanicek, Frieday at 10 a.m., assisted by Father Bauer of La Grange. May he rest in peace.
NANNIE BIRKMANN EHLINGER
La Grange Journal, Thursday, July 12, 1962
OBITUARY
MRS. C. W. EHLINGER
Last rites for a pioneer resident of Ellinger, Mrs. C. W. Ehlinger, were held Thursday, June 28, at the Jecmenek chapel there. Burial followed in the La Grange City cemetery. The Rev. Raymond W. Durst, assisted by Rev. A. E. Flathmann, officiated.
Mrs. Ehlinger, 91, died Tuesday at St. Joseph’s hospital in Houston where she had been a patient since Thursday.
Born on Aug. 24, 1870 at Ellinger, she was a daughter of Henry and Nancy Ellerbusch Birkmann. She spent her lifetime in that city. On April 9, 1889, she married C. W. Ehlinger, a member of another pioneer family from which the town received its name. He was a prominent businessman at Ellinger for many years and owned extensive land interests in the area. He died on Jan. 2, 1945.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. C. A. J. Meyer, Mrs. Leona Meyer, and Mrs. Clara Mae Meyer, all of Ellinger, Mrs. B. F. Knolle of Houston, and Mrs. Leslie Ehlers of New Braunfels; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Note: Nannie Birkmann Ehlinger’s baptismal name was “Henriette Nancy Birkmann” when she was baptized on 10 April 1871, and her birthdate then was given as 22 August 1870. Both events are in the St. John’s Lutheran Church records, as no. 4 for 1871. She was born in Ross Prairie to Henry and Nancy Ellerbusch Birkmann, who died in 1873 and 1874, respectively. Her father’s last name in Germany was Bergmann. She was known to the family as Nannie, and grew up in the family of her maternal aunt, Dorothea Ellerbusch Meyer, who was married to John H. Meyer. Death records give her date of death as June 26, 1962. Contributed by Judy Koehl
H. EILERS, Sr.
Weimar Mercury, 28 Jan 1899, page 1
Schulenburg Sticker: Just as the Sticker was ready for the press information came of the death of H. Eilers, Sr., father of city Marshal Eirlers, at his home in Fayetteville, Monday, aged 78 years.
LAURA STEINMANN ELDRIDGE
Weimar Mercury
Feb 20, 1920 page 3
MRS. W. T. ELDRIDGE SR. DIES
Former Resident of Schulenburg Succumbs to Pneumonia.
A telegram received yesterday by W. R . King of the City National Bank announced the death at 3 o'clock yesterday morning in the Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, of Mrs. W. T. Eldridge Sr. of Sugarland, Tex.
Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge had been in New York for the past several weeks. About two weeks ago Mrs. Eldridge was stricken with influenza which followed by pneumonia, resulted in her death.
Before her marriage, less than a year ago, she was Miss Laura Steinmann of Schulenburg and because of her graciousness and personal charm was greatly admired by her acquaintances and enjoyed a large circle of friends.
It is probably that the funeral will take place in Schulenburg early next week, but the arrangements have not yet been announced. —San Antonio Express, Feb. 13.
Weimar Mercury
Feb 20, 1920 page 1
MRS. ELDRIDGE FUNERAL AT SCHULENBURG MONDAY
A special train conveying the remains of the late Mrs. W. T. Eldridge and the funeral party passed though this city Monday at noon, en route to Schulenburg, where the body was laid to rest that afternoon. Mrs. Eldridge was formerly a Miss Steinmann of Schulenburg. She died of pneumonia in New York City one day last week. She was the wife of W. T. Eldridge of Sugar Land.
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LUCIA MAY ROBSON ELDRIDGE
The La Grange Journal, 7 May 1980
Eldridge
Lucia May Robson Eldridge died on May 1, four days after her 97th birthday. Death occured at Parkview Manor Nursing Home, Weimar.
Services were held Saturday, Nay 3, at St. James Episcopal Church, officiated by the Revs. John Logan and David Puckett. Burial was in La Grange City Cemetery.
The deceased was for a number of years city librarian in La Grange. She was born on April 27, 1883 in La Grange to William Sion Robson and Lucy Praetorius Robson. She was married in La Grange in 1917 to Frank A. Eldridge, who died in 1925.
Mrs. Eldridge was a charter member of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; was the oldest member of the La Grange Cemetery Assn.; served 30 years as treasure of the Cemetery Assn; was a charter member of the Fayette Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; and was president of the Etaerio Club.
Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
The family suggests that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the La Grange Cemetery Assn.
SAM ELLIS
The Fayette County Record, Vol. 1, No. 38, Ed. 1, Tuesday, January 6, 1874
(From the Texas Baptist Herald.)
"The paths of glory lead but to the grave."
SAM ELLIS, was born in Lavaca county, Texas, December 21st, 1849. He was the only son of Richard Ellis and his wife Mary Munn. Of his father, the author of "Flowers and Fruits from the Wilderness," (who was his early associate and knew him well), says: "Richard Ellis preached with great power a number of years, and passed to his reward while in the prime of life." The venerable Judge Baylor has often remarked that he was a worthy associate and fitting compeer in the sacred ministry, of the lamented Wm. M. Tryon. His mother is the sister of Rev. Reddin Andrew, jr. His last illness commented [sic.] on Monday, September 29, 1873, and terminated in his death, at his mother's residence, in Fayette county, Texas, on Saturday morning, at 4 o'clock, October 4th. He professed religion and was baptized into the fellowship of Shiloh church by Rev. P. B. Chandler, on Monday after the fourth Sunday in July, 1865. His uncle, Reddin Andrews, jr., was baptized at the same time. He entered Baylor University in 1868, and with intervals of short or long duration according as his mother's business demanded, has been a student until last June. Seldom has it fallen to the writer to perform so sad a duty as penning tribute to the memory of Sam Ellis.
Socially, he was a general favorite. Among his fellow students,—with citizens of the community,—with ladies and gentlemen,—with Christians and non-professors of religion, where he moved he was a welcome guest and associate. He had rare capabilities for making friends, and if he had an enemy, it is not known. He cultivated equanimity of temper, and while others might be excited or irritated, he would be calm and cool. His sympathies were as well dictated and aroused by his reason as his heart. This was signally manifested in attentions upon the sick. If his comrades were sick, he was the first to call on his fellow students, to accompany him to the sick room and sit up with his sick or dying classmate or school fellow. Nor was he fined to schoolmates only. He took a deep interests [sic.] in all that concerned his fellow creatures, whether political or religious.
He was remarkably guarded in the utterances of his opinions. Seldom, if ever, did he utter unkind remarks about others. His intellect was strong, clear and unusually balanced for one of his years. His powers of application were developing surely and successfully, and would (had his life been spared) have matured his mind beyond the common claims of talent to the high demands of genius. His rank as a student was always creditable, and his ambition aimed at the highest mark. He excelled in general knowledge. Few young men have read so much and digested it so well. It was as writer and speaker, that he was most conspicious [sic.]. The highest evidence of his power as a writer and speaker was exhibited at the last commencement of Baylor University when he received from the Erosophian Society the award of gold medal, as its best declaimer, and also the award of the Umpire, in the contest for the Hiram Woods' god medal, as the best elocutionist. Two gold medals in one day seldom fall to any young aspirant for usefulness or fame.
His instructors and fellow students were daily expecting his return to Independence, when the appalling intelligence came that he was dead. When announced with a choked utterance to the students, hardly a dry eye was seen and when the memorial service was held by the Erosophian Society in the chapel, the whole community came out to listen to the appropriate address of his fellow student, George W. Bain. . .
He had . . [torn] . . . en that he would love . . . preach the gospel. Many he . . . were burdened with the same desire. He was an ardent friend of temperance, and a consistent christian. When about to die, he said [to] his deeply distressed mother: "Mother, you do not know how I have loved you. Don't give up when your only son is gone. I am not excited, I am not afraid to die. I would like to live a few years, for your sake. I know that Jesus is the resurrection and the life, and all who trust in him shall have part in the first resurrection."
Thus has lived, and thus has died, one of the most promising young men on the soil of Texas. Long will he be remembered by his fellow students. Never will he be forgotten in this world by his relatives and intimate acquaintances.
"Like other tyrants Death delights to smite
What smitten most proclaim the pride of power,
And arbitrary nod. His joy supreme,
To bid the wretch survive the fortunate.
The feeble wrap th' athletic in his shroud;
And weeping fathers build their children's tombs."
[W. C. C.]
BERTHA ROSALIE BAUER EMMRICH
March 1929 newspaper clipping
MRS. O. W. EMMRICH
Mrs. Bertha Rosalie Emmrich, nee Bauer, was born April 21, 1864. near Round Top, Texas. She was christened in early childhood and confirmed by the late Rev. Neuthard in the Ev. Lutheran Church, Round Top, April 14, 1878. On November 29, 1883 she was married to Mr. Oscar W. Emmrich. This union was happily blessed with ten children as follows: Fritz, and Hans, Giddings; Mrs. Clara Cole, Austin; Mrs. Margareta Richter, Round Top; Mrs. Louisa Werner near Round Top; Walter, Giddings; Mrs. Laura Braun near Round Top; Mrs. Elsa Jaster near Carmine; William, Giddings, and Miss Hildegard, Giddings, and 17 grandchildren. There has never before been a death in the family, and all of the children are steadfast, progressive citizens. Besides these descendents, she leaves her bereaved husband, two brothers, two sisters and their families, and a long list of relatives, friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Emmrich spent her childhood, her youth and most of her married life on their farm in Fayette County. Four years ago they sold their farm to two of their children and moved to Giddings where they lived together in their new home happily and retired near their children.
Early Thursday morning, March 14, the dearly beloved woman was cheerful and happy as usual; at nine o'clock, how ever, she suffered a stroke of paralysis and died Sunday evening, March 17, at 6:39. In her departure, there passed a faithful wife, a true companion, a sweet precious mother, a loving grandmother, a good house wife, and a sincere, goodhearted friend and neighbor. Her age was 64 years, 10 months, and 26 days.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Falkenberg, a former pastor of the deceased, of Moulton, Texas. In the family home, in the presence of many relatives and friends, the services based on Luke 2; 29-30 were held at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The choir sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." "Asleep in Jesus," and "Nearer my God to Thee."
The remains were then taken to the family cemetery at Hill's School in Fayette County and tenderly laid to rest in the presence of the largest assemblage of friends and relatives that had ever met in that little cemetery.
Those from a distance attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Bauer and son, Edwin and wife of Casten, Mrs. Otto Hoffman of Fredericks burg, Emil, Ernst, Vernon and Ben Wolle, Oscar and Albert Richter, Mrs. Luther Hansen of San Antonio, Mr, and Mrs. George Schneider and family of Rockdale, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Wisian and baby of Thorndale, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fiedler, Mr. and Mrs. Max Citzler of La Grange, Mr, and Mrs. E. Bauer and family of Flatonia, and a large number of relatives, friends and acquaintances of Carmine and Round Top.
CHARLES EMMERICH
La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 15, 1938
Charles Emmerich
Chas. Emmerich of near Round Top, farmer, aged 72 years, 5 months and 13 days, died following an accident that befell him Monday afternoon. Mr. Emmerich fell from a wagon loaded with hay, and in the fall broke his neck. Death came quickly. Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday. Dec. 14, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. W. Kralik, Lutheran minister of Round Top, officiating. Interment at the Hill cemetery near Round Top.
Mr. Emmerich was born in Germany, June 29, 1866, and immigrated to Texas in 1875, locating near Round Top. He was united in marriage with Miss Ida Conrad in 1886. He had lived in Fayette county for 63 years. He was a member of the Round Top Lodge, Sons of Hermann, and also a member of the Lutheran church.
Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Mary Werner, Mrs. Louise Braun and Ernest Emmerich of Round Top. There are 3 grandchildren.
ERNST ENGEL
La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 3, 1907, page 5
Ernst Engel of Bluff died at his home on the 24th of December, at the age of 73 years. Deceased was one of the founders of the Teutonia Society, an honest and highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife, and six children and a host of sympathizing friends to mourn his demise. The remains were interred Christmas day, the attendance being very large. To the surviving relatives THE JOURNAL extends its sincere condolence.
SAM ENGLISH
Weimar Mercury
3 Oct 1919, page 6
LONG CONSTITUTIONAL KILLS MAN OF 84 YEARS
Muldoon, Texas, Sept. 27.—Uncle Sam English, one of the oldest residents, was found dead on the public road Saturday morning. Death was due to natural causes and occurred while he was out for a four-mile-walk. He was 84 years of age.
CARL ERDMANN
Fayette County Record
January 9, 1925
Carl Erdman
Carl Erdmann, an aged, highly respected citizen of the Rutersville vicinity, quickly passed to his reward Thursday, at the noon day hour at the home of his sister, Mrs. Chas Witt, a widow. The deceased attained the Biblical age of three score year and ten, even surpassing this by two years last August the 14th. In his life time he had some exceedingly hard tribulations to endure. In one week he lost three stalwart sons, Walter, Reinhard, and Louis between the ages of 17 and 21, two of whom were placed in one and the same grave. All died of pneumonia. Six years ago his beloved wife preceded him in death and was buried near Taylor.
Rev. R. Heise conducted the funeral ceremonies, then the deceased was placed to his final rest in the Rutersville cemetery. Mr. Erdmann’s demise is mourned by two sons: Chas of Sagerton, Will of Hondo; five daughters; Mrs. Aug. Hahn, Sagerton, Mrs. Fritz Witt, Rabbs Prairie, Mrs. Alma Balko, Thrall, Mrs. Johanna Stauffer, Thrall and Mrs. Fritz Lange of Thrall.
The deceased was a fine Christian gentleman as testified to by Mr. Otto Eckel, whose Godfather the deceased was, a good neighbor, and a friend to everybody.
CHARLES ERNST
Weimar Mercury
23 Feb 1917, page 8
Schulenburg Pioneer Dies
Schulenburg, Tex., Feb. 19.—Charles Ernst, aged 85 years, a pioneer resident of this place where he had lived for forty three years, died at the family residence Thursday night, following a brief illness. Burial was made at the City Cemetery Friday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Rader of Weimar. Two daughters survive. Mrs. Lillie Brueckel of El Paso and Miss Dollie Ernst of this city.
AMALIA DIERINGER ESCHENBURG
The Schulenburg Sticker
Last Rites Read For Mrs. L. Eschenburg
Mrs. Louis Eschenburg Sr., nee Amalia Dieringer, passed away June 26 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eschenburg at 715 Simpson St., Schulenburg. She had been in ill health for the past 18 months.
Mrs. Eschenburg was born October 22, 1876, at High Hill as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dieringer. On November 19, 1895, she was united in marriage at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church here to Louis Eschenburg, who preceded her in death.
After their marriage, the young couple settled in the Schulenburg area where she lived all her life. She was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church. At the time of her death, she had reached the age of 84 years, 8 months and 4 days.
Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Wednesday, June 28 at 8:15 a.m. with continued services at the St. Rose Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Rev. Lambert Luskowski officiated at the Requiem Mass and last rites with burial in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Eugene Eschenburg, Jerome Sassin, Joe Hartensteiner, Bennie Tofel, Robert Eschenburg and Bennie Ulrich.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Annie Hemmerlein and Mrs. Emma Kainer of Schulenburg, Mrs. Paul (Minnie) Smith of Houston; four sons, Willie, Gus, Fred and Charles Eschenburg, all of Schulenburg; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Fiedler of Houston; a brother, Frank Dieringer of Schulenburg; nineteen grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Mrs. Willie (Louise) Guettermann, Mrs. Alvin (Pauline) Ulrich; two sons, Ludwig and Henry Eschenburg; four sisters, Mrs. Ernest Schilab, Mrs. Anton Schappan, Mrs. Joe Gassmann and Mrs. Anton Winkler and two brothers, Albert and Ferdinand Dieringer.
LOUIS ESCHENBURG JR.
The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, January 6, 1956, page 1
Louis Eschenburg Jr. Interred at Victoria
Louis Eschenburg, Jr., aged 51 years, 11 months, and twenty-two days and a lifetime resident of Victoria, passed away on Thursday, December 22. He suffered a heart attack and died in a Victoria Hospital.
Services were held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the McCabe-Carruth Funeral Chapel with continued services at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Victoria. Rev. Clarence Leopold officiated at the Requiem Mass and burial was in the Catholic Cemetery at Victoria.
Survivors of the deceased are his wife, Julie (Jurena) Eschenburg; three daughters, Mrs. Dorwin (Evelyn) Heibel, Mrs. Weldon (Beatrice) Herschhauser, Miss Mary Ann Eschenburg; two sons, Eugene and Frankie of Victoria; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Eschenburg of Schulenburg; four brothers, Charles, Gus and Bill Eschenburg of Schulenburg; Fred of Houston; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Hammerlien, Mrs. Emma Kainer, Mrs. Pauline Ulrich, Schulenburg; Mrs. Minnie Smith, and one grandchild. One sister, Mrs. Willie Gutterman, who died July 1955 and one brother, Henry, who died at the age of sixteen, preceded him in death.
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