The business session was opened by singing the Star Spangled Banner, with the Lord’s prayer repeated in unison, after which the officers were chosen for the coming year as follows: Miss Jeanette Wilson, president; Mrs. Ross Crisman, vice-president; William Alexander, secretary, and Leonard Crisman, treasurer.
The oldest married couple present was presented with a beautiful cake, the recipetants being Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cole, of Battle Creek, Mich. The oldest relative present was Oliver Crisman of Portage Township, being 86 years of age. The youngest, Russell Allan Gunder, fie weeks; largest number in family, Ray Crisman; traveled the greatest distance, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bentley, Marka, Kansas.
It was decided to hold the next reunion at the same place the Sunday preceding Labor Day next year. Following the business session, several out-door sports were indulged in, prizes being given the winners. The day closed with serving ice cream and cake.
Among those present were: Fred Crisman, London, Minn.; Mrs. Ida Chandler, Austin, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cole, Battle Creek, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Gunder and two sons, Porter Cross Roads; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crisman, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Crisman;, Mary Beth Crisman, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison and son Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weaver and daughter Betty Jane, John Crisman, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bruebach, Marcella Bruebach, Mrs. John Coulter, Gus Ammeriman, Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Crisman, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Crisman and three children, Mr. and Mrs. George Lute and three children, Hobart, Ind. R. and M. Paulson, Hammond; Mrs. C.A. Dietsch, Edgerton, Ohio; Mrs. Albert Knitter, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Maze, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Decoey Gunder and son, Betty and Emma Claus, Michigan City.
Mrs. Roy E. Gunder, Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Bedenhop and son, Edna L. Gunder, Mrs. William Gunder, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gunder and three children, William Gunder, Chesterton; Mrs. L.R. Watt and Maurine Watt, Wheeler; Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Blair and five children, Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Crisman, Mrs. Charles Swanson and three children, Oliver Crisman, Crisman, Ind.; Mrs. Thomas Crisman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crisman and children, Miller, Ind.; Catherine Miskimins, Mabel Miskimlins and four children, East Gary, Ind.; Marshal and Harold Wilson, Hammond, Ind.; Mrs. Ethel Ironside, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reimer and Wallace Reimer, Wheeler, Ind.; Anna Huckner, Chicago, Fred J. Crisman, St. Paul, Minn.
Clarae Baring, Hobart; Miss Audis Abil, Chicago; Mrs. Marion Wilson, Hammond; W. Watson, Hobart; Dr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Carey, Mrs. And Mrs. Joseph Wollenhauft, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. George A. Griggs, Battle Creek, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shimp, Haddam, Kas.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bentley, Marka, Kas.; J.T. Goodridge and wife, Joliet, Ill.; Jeanette Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Miller, Lawrence Hardesty, Mrs. Ina Belle Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Crisman, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Lutz and daughter Irene, Ellen Wilson, Mrs. Frank Wilson, John Gunder, Mary E. Gunder, Charles W. Gunder, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crisman and two children, Valparaiso, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crisman, Chicago.
(Thank you, Wayne Gunder for the submission!)
"Resolutions on the Death of Hannah Beach. Washington Grange July 1, 1874. The Committee to whom were assigned the duties of preparing resolutions of respect occasioned by the removal from us by the hand of death of our worthy sister Hannah Beach, who departed this life June 8th, 1874, would respectfully submit the following: WHEREAS-The Great Master above has conferred the last and highest degree upon our esteemed and beloved sister Hannah Beach by removing her from the harvest field of earth to the great garner house above. Therefore be it resolved, by Washington Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, that in the administration of Divine Providence, we have lost a faithful Shepherdess and worthy Matron of our order. Resolved, That in her we have ever found a zealous advocate of the principles of our order, and that we will ever cherish in our memory the highest regard and esteem for her many virtues, and will strive to emulate her devotion to our cause and the cause of humanity. Resolved, That while we tender the bereaved family called upon to pass under the rod of affliction by the loss of a kind wife and affectionate mother our heartfelt sympathy we believe their loss to be her eternal gain Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased, and copies furnished our county papers for publication. John Hansford, T.R. Johnson, E.Y Shinabarger-Com.").John Peoples' obit and some other information from my Book "Robert Peoples Family", by Wayne L McKean, Seattle, WA:
John Peoples married in Stark Co., OH, 17 Dec 1829 Mary "Molly' Davis, who was born in Washington Co., PA, 23 Mar 1813 and died in Porter Co., 6 Aug 1852, daughter of James and Sarah (Thatcher) Davis (marriage records, Vol A, page 188; Luther Cemetery, records, Washington Tp.; bible records, in possession of Robert Dean Milner, box 1141, Imperial, NE). In 1830 John was living in Harrison Tp., Stark Co. In 1840 and 1850 he was living in Harrison Tp., Carroll Co. In 1860 John was living in Morgan Tp., Porter Co. In 1870 he was living with his daughter, Margaret, and son-in-law, Stephen Kitchell, in Morgan Tp., Porter Co. (census: 1830, page 178; 1840, page 226;
"Frank JOHNSON" Frank Johnson was born in Linderas Sweden, February 28, 1854, and confirmed in the Lutheran Church of Sweden in the year 1868. In the year 1886 he was united in marriage to Charlotta Mathilda JOHNSON. To this happy and blessed union were four daughters and one son born. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson with their family came to America in 1882 and settled down on a farm east of Flint Lake where they dwelt until about one year ago when they moved into the farm east of Chesterton. . . . Death at last set him free on Thursday morning, June 5. . . . Mr. Johnson was at his death, 70 years, three months, and eight days old. He leaves to mourn his departure the beloved wife, three daughters, and one son, one daughter precedes him in death. He has also four sisters and two brothers, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild. . . . Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Evangelical Lutheran Bethlehem church and interment at the Chesterton cemetery . . . .[Note: The four surviving children include Hannah JOHNSON REASON, later from Chicago, and Frank JOHNSON, husband of Ellen OLSON, of Chesterton. I would be very happy to hear from anyone connected with this family; please reply by e-mail. Deb Brobeck Hunter
John N. F. HESS and Catherine RUSHEN.
Below on the same paper: Record of marriage, 5 February 1881 John N. F. HESS and Catharine RIESSEN [Note variation in Catharine's last name on the same paper. Her (maiden?) name had been Catharine WITTHOF, and she was the widow of Jürgen RÜHSEN. Most of the children used the last name REASON.
John HESS, residing north of town, died yesterday morning aged 73 years. He leaves a wife and two children by a former wife, Fred HESS, of this county, and a daughter in Grand Island, Neb. The funeral will be held from the late home tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. [Note: This may be the same John HESS who married Catharine WITTHOF RIESSEN, but I am NOT sure that it is.]
Be it known, that on the 5th day of May, A.D. 1868, personally appeared on the Porter Circuit Court, before the Clerk thereof, Jürgen RÜHSEN, an alien, and reported himself for Naturalization; and being duly sworn, on oath declares that he is a native of Holstein, aged about 37 years, and owes allegiance to King of Prussia, that he emigrated thence, embarked at Hamburg, and arrived at New York City, in the United States, on the 28th day of June, A.D. 1868 [there is a problem with this year; possibly should be 1864]. . . . [Signed] Jürgen RÜHSEN, the 5th day of May, 1868.
Application for marriage license, Porter County, 9th day of April, 1866: Jürgen RÜHSEN and Catharine WITTHOF
From church records, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, 1881-1890, p. 2.;Baptism: Children below baptized on March 27, 1881, all baptized in Flink Lake. [Note: Immanuel records use German form of the name. I have added the actual name or nickname form of the child's name in parentheses.] Name: RIEFSEN [misreading of RIESSEN] Parents of children listed below: Jürgen and Catharine (WITHOF) RIEFSEN. RIEFSEN, Magdalena (Lena), born May 25, 1868;RIEFSEN, James, born June 26, 1870;RIEFSEN, Carl (Charles), born March 13, 1872;RIEFSEN, Emma, born April 28, 1874 RIEFSEN, Bertha (Betty), born May 17, 1876.
After Jürgen's death, his widow Catharine married John N. F. Hess. Information about them is in a separate posting.
"James REASON Passes Away" "Well Known Horseman Succumbs to Injuries Received in Runaway" James REASON, aged 40 years, died this morning at 1 o'clock at the Christian Hospital as the result of injuries received in a runaway five weeks ago, when he was thrown from his buggy while driving on the Flint Lake road. The deceased was a well known horseman, and resided just north of the fair grounds. He was unmarried. He leaves an aged and invalid mother, a half sister, Mrs. Fred KUEHL of this city, a half brother, John REASON, of Cairo, Nebr., a brother, Charles REASON, of Chicago, and three sisters, Lena REYNOLDS, of Missouri, Emma STROM, of Chicago, and Bertha MOFFIT, of Chicago. The deceased had a large circle of friends in this city and county. The funeral will be held from the Christian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Claude E. HILL.
"Michael SCOTT Fails Survive" Michael J. SCOTT, Louck's Crossing farmer, who received severe injuries a week ago when he lost his balance and fell off a load of hay on a farm, west of the city, died Sunday afternoon at 12:20 o'clock at the Christian hospital, where he was taken following the accident. .The decedent was sixty-seven years of age and was born in Dublin, Ireland, on June 14, 1860. When a young man he came to Valparaiso and since that time has resided in Porter county. In 1898 he was united in marriage to Catharine KALIHER, who survives together with five children, Henry SCOTT, of Chicago, James SCOTT, of Hobart, Mrs. Fred BROBECK, of Louck's Crossing, and Mrs. R. D. HELMER, of this city. He also leaves eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning. . . at St. Paul's Catholic church. . . .Interment will be in St. Paul's Catholic cemetery.
"SCOTT Funeral is Held Today" Funeral services for Michael Scott who died Sunday from injuries received in a fall from a load of hay, were held this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church, conducted by Rev. Father WOOD, of St. Luke's Catholic church, Gary. The pallbearers were P. W. CLIFFORD, Peter J. HORN, Julius MEISTER, Florence McAULIFFE, P. J. McAULIFFE and Daniel E. KELLY. Interment was in St. Paul's cemetery.
"Death Takes Mrs. BROBECK" Mrs. Margaret BROBECK, 67 years of age, for the past quarter of a century a resident of Porter county, died at her home, 406 E. Erie street, Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. . . .Margaret EICHENCHER was born in Chicago on April 6, 1863. In 1890 her parents moved from Chicago to Lake county and later Mrs. BROBECK and her family moved to Porter county. Surviving are three sons, Edward, William and Herman of Valparaiso; Fred of Wheeler; one daughter, Mrs. Charles PLUMMER of Valparaiso; one brother, John EICHENCHER, Valparaiso, and one sister, Mrs. Frank HOLZAPHEL, Porter Cross Roads. There are fourteen grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the LePell Funeral Home. . .funeral services will be held at St. Pauls Catholic church. . .Father John SULLIVAN celebrating mass. Burial in St. Paul's cemetery.
The funeral of Henry STRANGEWAY, residing west of town, who died Sunday, was held from St. Paul's church this morning, conducted by Father DEMPSEY. He was 77 years old.
Managers THUNE and HARROLD, of Memorial Opera House, have secured the famous Sousa band for an afternoon entertainment early in January. This is the finest musical organization in this country.
William QUINN received a telegram last night announcing the death of his son-in-law, Walter TERRILL, formerly of this city, at Pawnee, Oklahoma, Sunday night. The deceased leaves a wife and two children.
A few days ago, Mrs. John O'KEEFE, while cleaning out a bureau drawer, accidentelly [sic] threw into the rubbish an envelope containing a diamond ring, a pair of ear rings and two opal rings into the stove. She discovered her mistake the next day and a search was made, but only the opal rings were found.
The board refused Albert WILCOX, of Hebron, a liquor license today holding that the remonstrance filed against him held until next March.
The board inspected the county house and took dinner with Supt. ANDERSON.
A marriage license was issued to Emil T. OLANDER and Johanna E. DEHLBERG,of Chesterton.
Frank LOSENSKI, an old settler of Westchester township, died at his home last Monday, after an illness of only a few days, aged 74 years. The funeral was held Thursday, the services being conducted at the Chesterton Catholic church, Rev. H. F. KROLL officiating.
Sam LOSENSKI, of Chesterton, has closed up his saloon, and quit the business. Chesterton now has five saloons, the smallest number for the past ten years.
[news from] Loux's Crossing:Farmer BIGGS rides in a new roadcart.
A little child of Frank EGLIN is very sick.
G. W. PEARCE was in Chicago one day last week.
John COAKER has moved onto the LEONARD farm.
Frank PEARCE traded horses one day last week.
Large quantities of fish have been caught in PEARCE'S mill pond lately.
Len BRIGGS has moved from the LEONARD place to Ephraim CRISSMAN's.
Miss Luella PEARCE, who has been sick with lung fever, has about recovered.
Mrs. David McCLEAR [McCLEAT?] started Saturday for Niles, Michigan, where she will visit with friends.
Messrs. HORN, WHITE,and BARCOME, of Valparaiso, visited at the residence of Thomas BUSHORE, Sr. last Sunday.
Married, on Tuesday of last week, by Rev. Father DEMPSEY, Mr. Michael SCOTT to Miss Catherine KELLHER [KELLIHER], and also Mr. Peter HOOSLINE to Miss Paulina LOMILLER. Success to them, and may their future life be one of bliss and prosperity.
Mrs. Mary [KELLEHER] KELIHER, a resident of Porter county for forty years, died Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at her home, north of this city. The deceased was 84 years old and leaves a husband and four sons. She was a sister of Mrs. Peter MORAN, of this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Paul's church.
"Another Pioneer Called" James KELEHER [KELIHER] passed away last night at the home of his son, Cornelius KELEHER, eight miles northwest of town, after a lingering illness. Mr. KELEHER was ninety years of age and had been a resident of Porter county for nearly fifty years, during which time he formed a large acquaintance. He leaves one son, Cornelius, and one daughter, Mrs. M. SCOTT, both residents of this county. [There should probably be listed two more sons here; see obit below.] The funeral services will be held from St. Paul's church in this city. . .. Interment will take place in the Catholic cemetery.
Cornelius KELIHER, a well known farmer of Liberty township, died Tuesday morning at 7:00 o'clock at his home after an extended illness. He had been in poor health for several years, and last Saturday was brought back from Mercy hospital, Gary where he had been undergoing treatment. Mr. KELIHER was born in Wales sixty-seven years ago, and came to Porter county more than fifty years ago. Surviving are a widow, one son, James, of Liberty township; two daughters, Mrs. Jack BLADE, of Gary and Miss Mary KELIHER of Valparaiso; one sister, Mrs. M. J. SCOTT, residing west of Valparaiso,and two brothers, James and William KELIHER, both of Chicago.
Frank X. Holzopfel, a well known farmer living four miles from the Porter Cross Roads, which is about ten miles from Valparaiso,died at 1 o'clock this morning from a hemorrhage of the brain. Funeral services will be conducted from the St. Paul Catholic church here Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, Father Mongovan officating [sic]. Interment will follow at St. Paul's cemetery. Deceased was born in Germany, and has been a resident of Porter county for a number of years, owning his own farm. Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons and two daughters.
On the Porter Co. death index cards, from the Porter Co. Public Library:HOLZOPFEL, Frank X. D.O.D. 9/12/1915 68 yr. old. Birth: 11/10/1846 Died:Porter Twp. Born: Germany.Spouse: Anna [EICHENSEHER]Father:Frank HOLZOPFEL born: Germany.Mother:Vapker SCHELIMKOFFER born: Germany Buried: St. Paul Cem., Valpo.
News came here over two weeks ago Dr. Ball and wife, early and late citizens of this place, but now of Iola, Kan., are sick, and the Dr. dangerously so. E. Ball, of this place, son of the Dr., ? hurried ? to give any ? relief. He found his father better, ? over a week, stayed over a week, and returned, arriving ? last Tuesday night, leaving his father much improved, but his mother very poorly, though not emmediately dangerous. {There is more, but the rest of this article is cut off}
Mr. C. Bates has two busses, with plenty of horses, at the old Valparaiso House barn, and will run to the depot to meet all trains, and convey passengers to any part of the city they may desire....
Mr. Clark, of Chicago, has rented the Hebron Mills belonging to John & Mathew WILSON. .....
Died about three miles east of town Mrs. Alexander THATCHER, August 29. She was about 75 years of age. She has been sick about a year.
Mr. KITHCART, living about two miles east of town, is putting up a fine residence. I. and M. WILSON have the job.
A small child of Hiram MARSH, aged about two years, died one day last week; also a small child of Hull ANDREWS, aged about one year old.
Mr. DUMAS is quite sick this week. Mr. E. MILLER has about twenty acres of beans; he planted them with a machine he invented, which marks, drops, covers, and rolls two rows at one. He says it paid for itself twice over, both in seed and labor saved.
Work has been suspended on the now Catholic Church for a time. We understand George LONGSHORE is to do the carpenter work.
The Democratic county nominees are, Representative: Philip HALL Commissiner: S.C. HACKETT Auditor: E. ZIMMERMAN Treasurer: J.M. FLETON Recorder: E. SIEVER Clerk: J.W. BROWN Sheriff: V. THOMAS Coroner: Dr. GOODWIN Assessor: P.T. CLIFFORD Surveyor: David RELDY
KILLED WORKING ON A DREDGE: James EASTERDAY, who lived in Valparaiso until about ten years ago, was killed in Detroit, Mich.,Thursday, while working on a dredge. His sister, Mrs. James CURTISS of this city and his father, Mr. EASTERDAY of Michigan City, left late last night for Detroit. No details fo the accident were received here.
MARRIED AT ST. PAUL'S THURS...At nine o'clock yesterday morning, at St. Paul's Catholic church, Rev. F. J. MUNGOVAN officiating, occurred the marriage of Ms. Josephine CLIFFORD daughter of Mrs. Isabelle CLIFFORD, of Gary, Ind. to Mr. Frances GAST son of Councilman and Mrs. Louis GAST of this city. The attendants were Miss. Magdalene GAST, sister of the groom, and Mr. Charles REAGAN, of this city. During the ceremony Miss Rose O'SULLIVAN played a violin solo "At Dawning" and Miss Jean OVERMEYER sang "Ave Maria" Immediately after the ceremony a receiption and dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis GAST. The couple left on a honeymoon trip in Illinois and will be home after Jan 1, 1924, at 442 Parrish Avenue, Harlan (?), Indiana.
WANATAH COUPLE WED YESTERDAY..On Thanksgiving afternoon, Nov 29 at 2 o'clock at the residence of Rev. R.H. JOHESTON of this city, pastor of the M.E. church at Wanatah, Miss Ruth PINNEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ell PINNEY of Wanatah, was united in marriage to Mr. Delmar F. MITZNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. MITZNER, also of this place. The ring ceremony was used and was performed in the presence of the immediate relatives. The bride was attired in sand colored ? crepe and carried a shower bouquet of sun burst roses. The groom was dressed in dark blue. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left for St. Louis, Mo. on a short wedding trip. The bride until recently was employed in the offices of Lewis E. MEYERS & Co., of this city, and the groom is principal of the high school at South Whitley, Ind where they will reside.