August Lindner
August Lindner Dies On Saturday evening at five oclock, Sept. 21th, death came suddenly to August Lindner, a prominent citizen of Kiel and village clerk for the past twenty-two years. Mr. Lindner was ill for only a week, being first troubled with a cold, which rapidly developed into pneumonia from which he died. Aug. Lindner was born in Germany, March 18, 1848, and at the age of twelve years accompanied his parents to this country. In the spring of 1861 they located on a farm in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc county, and later he engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. Heins for a short time. When he disposed of his interest in the store he went to Freeport, Ill., where he remained until 1873 when he returned to Kiel and shortly after re-engaged in the mercantile business for himself near the railroad depot. Some twenty-two years ago he disposed of his stock and built and addition to the store building having the same remodeled into a hotel which he conducted until his death. He was married in 1870 to Elizabeth Kasper and from this union eight children were born, seven of whom, four sons and three daughters, survive him. His wife died some thirteen years ago. His hotel, the Commercial House, was well patronized by the traveling public and its proprietor was popular with all with whom he became acquainted. For many years he was town clerk of Schleswig and for the past two terms was acting as clerk of the village of Kiel. He was clerk of the school board, secretary of the cemetery association, and previous to the election of Grover Cleveland held the office of postmaster of the village. In all positions of trust he was found to be reliable and honest. He was also a staunch member of the I. O. of O. F. His funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended by friends from the neighboring town. A visit to the village of Kiel without meeting (paper clipping ends here) *************** On Saturday, August Lindner died in Kiel, following a relapse and pneumonia which he had had about a year before. The deceased was 62 years old, and was the owner of the Commercial Hotel, which he had run with great success for 25 years. His wife preceded him in death by many years. He leaves three daughters and four sons and one sister who ran the hotel in an exemplary manner and was a good mother for Mr. Lindner's children. August Lindner was the postmaster in Kiel for a number of years and served in that potition very satisfactorily. He was also village and school clerk for many years. The deceased also served as secretary for the Kiel cemetery association, which position he held for 40 years until his death. The funeral will probably take place on the cemetery next Wednesday. The people of Kiel as well as the cemetery association and the band, in whose organization he played a big part, will present at the burial. Kiel lost its village president, Mr. Zastrow, very suddenly only recently and now the secretary follows him. Michael Mirth has been named president in order to fill the vacancy. August Lindner, village clerk and one of the most prominent and best known residents of Kiel, is dead after a brief illness of pneumonia, death occuring last Saturday evening. Mr. Lindner had been ill only a few days and his death is a shock to a large circle of friends. The funeral Tuesday afternoon will be under auspices of the Kiel Lodge of Odd Fellows. Mr. Lindner had served as village clerk of Kiel since the village was incorp- orated, with exception of two terms and held the office at the time of his death. For twenty-two years he was proprietor of the leading hotel of the village, served as school clerk and as postmaster, previous to Cleveland's administration in 1888. Mr. Lindner was born in Germany (Gorlitz) March 18, 1849 and came to Schleswig at the age of 12, in 1861 locating on a farm. In 1873 he moved to Kiel and engaged in the mercantile business, later it became a hotel. He was prominent in politics and was a Republican candidate for register of deeds in 1900. His wife died in 1896 and three daughters and four sons survive him. Mr. Lindner was well known in this city. ******* The unexpected death on Saturday afternoon around 5 o'clock of August Lindner who was a well-known and respected citizen, businessman, and official of the village. He was 63 years old and died of pneumonia which only laid him low for a few days. The deceased was born in Deutsch-Ossig, County Goerliss, Slesia, Germany, on March 18, 1848. He came as a 12-year-old child with his parents in the year 1861 to the Town of Schleswig to a farm. Later he worked for a store- keeper, Mr. Hein. Later he moved to Freeport, Illinois. He remained there for quit(sic) some time. In 1873, he returned to Kiel and opened a department store in the so-called upper city. The store was remodeled 22 years ago, adding additions to make it into a hotel. Mr. Linder(sic) was a very successful inn- keeper and his friendliness made him beloved by all his customers and the citizens of village. In the year 1870 he married Miss Ellen Kasper and the marriage was blessed with eight children, of which one died at birth. His wife died in 1896. He leaves behind three daughters and four sons, and one sister Louise, who ran the hotel for many years. Mr. Lindner held many official positions. He was town clerk for Schleswig for a few years, and when the Kiel village was incorporated, he held the position of Town Clerk, except for two years. For many years he was the clerk for the school district and also the secretary of the Cemetery Association. He was one of the founders of the young people's band, which later became the Arion Kapelle (Band). He was an honorary member of the Kiel Men's Choir. In 1888 he was Postmaster for the Cleveland Administration, and held the position for a number of years. The burial was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Kiel cemetery, where he was laid to rest next to the grave of his wife. The Kiel Odd Fellows Lodge conducted the funeral service, where he had been a member for a number of years. The Kiel Men's Choir and The Arion-Kapelle (Band) took part in the funeral service, with many people in attendance. Kiel Record - 1910
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1870 United States Federal Census about August Lessack Name: August Lessack Estimated Birth Year: abt 1826 Age in 1870: 44 Birthplace: Prussia Home in 1870: New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Value of real estate: View image Post Office: New Holstein Household Members: Name Age August Lessack 44 Rora Lessack 43 Maria Lessack 19 Johan Lessack 13 Anna Lessack 7 Michael Lessack 2
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1870 United States Federal Census about August Lessack Name: August Lessack Estimated Birth Year: abt 1826 Age in 1870: 44 Birthplace: Prussia Home in 1870: New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Value of real estate: View image Post Office: New Holstein Household Members: Name Age August Lessack 44 Rora Lessack 43 Maria Lessack 19 Johan Lessack 13 Anna Lessack 7 Michael Lessack 2