The following are clippings pasted by William Fischer (born 5 April 1838,
Hannover, Germany) and his family, into a ledger.
KNAPP-HEIDT—At the Methodist Church in San Jose, December 13, 1891, by
Rev. Dr. Jewell, Ida Heidt to Charles Knapp, both of San Jose.
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WEBSTER-HAND—In East San Jose at the residence of B. F. McLellan, by the
Rev. J Gruwell, on December 13, 1891, Mrs. Amanda Leonora Hand to David H.
Webster, both of San Jose.
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BORN
LENZEN—In San Jose, August 5, 1905 to Mr. and Mrs. Louis T. Lenzen, a son.
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DIED.
SINGLETON—Near San Jose, May 14, 1905, Emory Marshall and Kenneth
Goodridge Singleton, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Singleton, aged 3 1-2 months.
Funeral private. Monday, May 15, at 2 p.m. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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VEUVE—In San Jose, June 1, 1898, Eugene L. Veuve, a native of Switzerland,
aged 80 years, two months and two days.
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A PIONEER GONE.
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PASSING AWAY YESTERDAY OF E. L. VEUVE
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He Was the First Watchmaker to Open Business in San Jose After the
American Occupation.
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Eugene L. Veuve, the pioneer watchmaker of San Jose and one of its most
respected citizens, died yesterday morning after a short illness. He was born
in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, March 30, 1818, and came to the United
States in 1845, landing in Mobile. After a short stay there he went to New
Orleans. In 1849 he came to California across the plains by the southern route
and took up his residence in Los Angeles. The trip was a memorable one in
that it was encompassed with many dangers. The party was several times
attacked by the Indians, and in crossing the Colorado river, which was swollen
at the time, Mr. Veuve nearly lost his life by drowning.
After remaining in Los Angeles for six months he joined the rush for the
north and located in San Jose, arriving here in the spring of 1850, where he
continuously resided until his death. He was the pioneer watchmaker of
this city, first opening business on Market street opposite the Juzgado. When
the Auzerais House was built in 1865 he removed his establishment to that
building, where he conducted it for many years, being succeeded by L.
Machefert.
Deceased leaves a widow and two sons, W. P. Veuve, the well-known lawyer,
and Alcede L. Veuve, Deputy Tax-Collector, and two stepchildren, Mrs.
Herman Hoffmann of this city and H. H. Veuve of San Francisco.
The funeral will take place to-morrow at 9 A. M. from St. Josephs Church.
Interment at Santa Clara.
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BORN.
WARD—In San Jose, February 12, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Ward, a
daughter.
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MARRIED.
WASHBURN--LUSK—In San Jose, February 12, 1890, Miss Nettie Lusk of San
Jose to George J. Washburn of Davenport, Iowa.
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DIED.
FROMENT—In San Mateo county, February 11, 1890, Eugene Froment, a native
of France, aged 75 years and 3 months.
HATFIELD—In San Jose, February 12, 1890, John J. Hatfield, a native of
Illinois, aged 42 years and 6 months.
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MOWRY—In this city, August 29, 1991, Nelson H. Mowry, only and beloved son
of Mrs. Wm. A Seuteo, a native of California, aged 16 years, 3 months and
17 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral to-day, (Sunday) at 2:30 p. m. from the Episcopal church.
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SCHNEICKERT – In Santa Clara, October 30, 1903, Henry Schneikert, [note:
spelling is different than in heading] beloved father of Mrs. D. Manning,
Adolph, Bertha, Louis and Minnie Schneickert, a native of Germany, aged 54
years.
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LORIGAN – BOHLMANN – At San Jose, California by Rev. R. A. Gleeson, S.
J., November 3, 1903, Charles M. Lorigan to Eugenia E. Bohlmann, both of San
Jose. No cards.
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HARRIS—In San Jose, October 17, 1901, Miriam E. Harris, daughter of the
late Henry Harris and Mary Harris and sister of Albert Harris, a native of
San Francisco, aged 51 years, 9 months, and 26 days. Friends and
acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late resience,
No. 415 West San Fernando street, tomorrow (Thursday), October 24th, at 2 p.
m. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.
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DEATHS.
KLEIN—In San Jose, March 6, 1902, Elodia Mary Klein, beloved daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. F. Klein and sister of Fred, Emile, Julius and Ottelia Klein
and Mrs. C. E. Hubback, a native of California, aged 29 years and 10 months.
Funeral private, to-morrow (Sunday), Mar. 9, 1902, at 1:30 o’clock p. m.
from No. 75 North Third street. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Phillips—In New York city, January 25, 1898, Philip Phillips, father of
Mitchell Phillips and Mrs. J Loryea, aged 85 years.
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VARNEY—BRETT—In San Jose, January 28, 1890, Miss Mabel Brett of Oakland
to Kilwood Varney of this city.
CLIGNY—Perez—In San Jose, January 28, 1890, Miss Carmalito Perry to
Edward Cligny, both of Gilroy.
LENZEN—BERLINGEN—In San Francisco, February 2, 1890. Kate A. Berlingen of
Byron, Cal., to Theo. W. Lenzen of San Jose.
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DIED.
O’BRIEN—In San Jose, February 1, 1890, Miss Mary O’Brien, a native of
Ireland, aged about 80 years.
SMITH—In San Jose, February 1, 1890, John J. Smith, aged 71 years.
M’KENNEY—In Austin, Nevada, January 31, 1890, D. C. McKenney, aged 61
years. [Note, spelling different in heading and body of notice].
RANDALL—At Campbell’s Station. Santa Clara county, February 1, 1890, Mrs.
Mary P. J. Randall, mother of Rev. E. James, aged 73 years.
HARRIS—In San Jose, February 2, 1890, Judge Garland Harris, a native of
Kentucky, aged 82 years, 9 months and 18 days. Friends and acquaintances are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the family residence No. 33
St. Marys street, at 11 o’clock a. m. to-morrow (Tuesday) February 4th.
WOODWARD—In this city, February 3, 1890, Mrs. Mary E. Woodward, aged 32
years and 7 months, a native of Connecticut.
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MINAHAN—In San Jose, November 9, 1889, John Minahan, a native of Ireland,
aged 65 years. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral
from the family residence, 39 West Julian street, on Monday, November 11,
1889, at 9:30 oclock; thence to St. Jospeh’s church, where high mass will be
celebrated. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
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CAPTAIN JOHN MINAHAN
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Death of a Pioneer of this City—The Funeral on Monday.
After an illness of only a week, from pleuropneumonia, Captian John
Minahan, a pioneer of this city, died yesterday morning at 8 oclock, at his
residence, No. 39 West Julian street. The deceased was well known. In early days
he kept a grocery business on First street, in the old Stark theater, but
subsequently he engaged in other branches of business, but for the last
seven or eight years occupied himself entirely in looking after his
investments.
Captain Minahan was a nataive of Limerick, Ireland, and was 59 years of
age. He came to America in 1847 and has resided in San Jose, California,
almost continuously, since 1852. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son—
Thomas, Minnie and Nora.
The funeral will take place Monday, from the family residence, thence to
St. Joseph’s church, where high mass will be celebrated.
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MARRIED.
YOUNT—SHERMANTINE—In Los Gatos, November 10, 1889, at the residence of
the bride’s father, Miss Emma Shermantine of Los Gatos, to G. H. Youdt [note
difference in spelling] of Belmont, by Rev. G. W. Beatty. (Salinas papers
please copy.)
WHITE—FISHER—In Sacramento, November 6, 1889, J. W. White of Auburn, to
Miss Mattie Fisher of Gilroy.
MAYNE—HENNING—In San Jose, at First M. E. Church, Wednesday November 12,
1889, by Rev. F. F. Jewell D. D., W. C. Mayne of San Francisco, and Laura
L. Henning, of San Jose.
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DUFIE—In San Jose, January 27, Jules Adolph Dufie, a native of France,
aged 62 years. [Hand written year on clipping: 1890]
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MURPHY—In San Francisco, November 1, 1901, Patrick W. Murphy, a native of
Quebec, Canaa, aged 63 years. Deceased was a son of the late Martin Murphy
of San Jose, a brother of Mrs. J. R. Arques and Mrs. R. T. Carroll,
brother of B. D. Murphy of San Jose and of the late James T. Murphy. The funeral
will take place tomorrow (Sunday), November 3, 1901, at 2 o’clock from the
old Murphy residence, corner of Auzerais avenue and Market street. The
[missing letters] nt will be at Santa Clara [end or missing tiny part of
clipping].
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BEHRENS—In this city, Januray 17, Captain William C., beloved husband of
Rosa Behrens and father of Fred Engel, William H. Ringe and the late Mrs.
Rose Preston, a native of Rostock, Germany, aged 70 years 4 months and 23
days. ** The funeral will take place to-day (Thursday), at 10 o’clock a. m.
from the new funeral chapel of Theodor Dierks, 432 Golden Gate avenue,
between Larkin and Polk streets. Please omit flowers. Cremation, Odd Fellows’
Cemetery. [Hand-written year on clipping: 1905 or 1906]
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DEATHS.
BAUER—In San Jose, October 26, 1901, Katie Bauer, beloved wife of Louis
Bauer and mother of Louis F. and Charles H., aged 46 years, 2 months and 11
days. Deceased was a sister of Charles, Edward, Theodore, Frank and Lawrence
Welti. Mrs. William Hillenbrand, Mrs. Phillip Francke and Miss Amelia
Welti. San Francisco papers please copy. Funeral notice later.
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PERSONAL
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Walter A. Page and Elizabeth Newman were married this morning at St.
Josephs Catholic Church [hand written date: 4-11-1894]
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BOSCHKEN—In San Jose, July 31, 1899, Jacob Boschken, aged 69 years, 3 m
onths and 5 days.The following are clippings pasted by William Fischer (born 5 April 1838,
Hannover, Germany) and his family, into a ledger.
KNAPP-HEIDT—At the Methodist Church in San Jose, December 13, 1891, by
Rev. Dr. Jewell, Ida Heidt to Charles Knapp, both of San Jose.
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WEBSTER-HAND—In East San Jose at the residence of B. F. McLellan, by the
Rev. J Gruwell, on December 13, 1891, Mrs. Amanda Leonora Hand to David H.
Webster, both of San Jose.
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BORN
LENZEN—In San Jose, August 5, 1905 to Mr. and Mrs. Louis T. Lenzen, a son.
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DIED.
SINGLETON—Near San Jose, May 14, 1905, Emory Marshall and Kenneth
Goodridge Singleton, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Singleton, aged 3 1-2 months.
Funeral private. Monday, May 15, at 2 p.m. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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VEUVE—In San Jose, June 1, 1898, Eugene L. Veuve, a native of Switzerland,
aged 80 years, two months and two days.
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A PIONEER GONE.
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PASSING AWAY YESTERDAY OF E. L. VEUVE
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He Was the First Watchmaker to Open Business in San Jose After the
American Occupation.
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Eugene L. Veuve, the pioneer watchmaker of San Jose and one of its most
respected citizens, died yesterday morning after a short illness. He was born
in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, March 30, 1818, and came to the United
States in 1845, landing in Mobile. After a short stay there he went to New
Orleans. In 1849 he came to California across the plains by the southern route
and took up his residence in Los Angeles. The trip was a memorable one in
that it was encompassed with many dangers. The party was several times
attacked by the Indians, and in crossing the Colorado river, which was swollen
at the time, Mr. Veuve nearly lost his life by drowning.
After remaining in Los Angeles for six months he joined the rush for the
north and located in San Jose, arriving here in the spring of 1850, where he
continuously resided until his death. He was the pioneer watchmaker of
this city, first opening business on Market street opposite the Juzgado. When
the Auzerais House was built in 1865 he removed his establishment to that
building, where he conducted it for many years, being succeeded by L.
Machefert.
Deceased leaves a widow and two sons, W. P. Veuve, the well-known lawyer,
and Alcede L. Veuve, Deputy Tax-Collector, and two stepchildren, Mrs.
Herman Hoffmann of this city and H. H. Veuve of San Francisco.
The funeral will take place to-morrow at 9 A. M. from St. Josephs Church.
Interment at Santa Clara.
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BORN.
WARD—In San Jose, February 12, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Ward, a
daughter.
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MARRIED.
WASHBURN--LUSK—In San Jose, February 12, 1890, Miss Nettie Lusk of San
Jose to George J. Washburn of Davenport, Iowa.
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DIED.
FROMENT—In San Mateo county, February 11, 1890, Eugene Froment, a native
of France, aged 75 years and 3 months.
HATFIELD—In San Jose, February 12, 1890, John J. Hatfield, a native of
Illinois, aged 42 years and 6 months.
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MOWRY—In this city, August 29, 1991, Nelson H. Mowry, only and beloved son
of Mrs. Wm. A Seuteo, a native of California, aged 16 years, 3 months and
17 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral to-day, (Sunday) at 2:30 p. m. from the Episcopal church.
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SCHNEICKERT – In Santa Clara, October 30, 1903, Henry Schneikert, [note:
spelling is different than in heading] beloved father of Mrs. D. Manning,
Adolph, Bertha, Louis and Minnie Schneickert, a native of Germany, aged 54
years.
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LORIGAN – BOHLMANN – At San Jose, California by Rev. R. A. Gleeson, S.
J., November 3, 1903, Charles M. Lorigan to Eugenia E. Bohlmann, both of San
Jose. No cards.
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HARRIS—In San Jose, October 17, 1901, Miriam E. Harris, daughter of the
late Henry Harris and Mary Harris and sister of Albert Harris, a native of
San Francisco, aged 51 years, 9 months, and 26 days. Friends and
acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late resience,
No. 415 West San Fernando street, tomorrow (Thursday), October 24th, at 2 p.
m. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.
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DEATHS.
KLEIN—In San Jose, March 6, 1902, Elodia Mary Klein, beloved daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. F. Klein and sister of Fred, Emile, Julius and Ottelia Klein
and Mrs. C. E. Hubback, a native of California, aged 29 years and 10 months.
Funeral private, to-morrow (Sunday), Mar. 9, 1902, at 1:30 o’clock p. m.
from No. 75 North Third street. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Phillips—In New York city, January 25, 1898, Philip Phillips, father of
Mitchell Phillips and Mrs. J Loryea, aged 85 years.
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VARNEY—BRETT—In San Jose, January 28, 1890, Miss Mabel Brett of Oakland
to Kilwood Varney of this city.
CLIGNY—Perez—In San Jose, January 28, 1890, Miss Carmalito Perry to
Edward Cligny, both of Gilroy.
LENZEN—BERLINGEN—In San Francisco, February 2, 1890. Kate A. Berlingen of
Byron, Cal., to Theo. W. Lenzen of San Jose.
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DIED.
O’BRIEN—In San Jose, February 1, 1890, Miss Mary O’Brien, a native of
Ireland, aged about 80 years.
SMITH—In San Jose, February 1, 1890, John J. Smith, aged 71 years.
M’KENNEY—In Austin, Nevada, January 31, 1890, D. C. McKenney, aged 61
years. [Note, spelling different in heading and body of notice].
RANDALL—At Campbell’s Station. Santa Clara county, February 1, 1890, Mrs.
Mary P. J. Randall, mother of Rev. E. James, aged 73 years.
HARRIS—In San Jose, February 2, 1890, Judge Garland Harris, a native of
Kentucky, aged 82 years, 9 months and 18 days. Friends and acquaintances are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the family residence No. 33
St. Marys street, at 11 o’clock a. m. to-morrow (Tuesday) February 4th.
WOODWARD—In this city, February 3, 1890, Mrs. Mary E. Woodward, aged 32
years and 7 months, a native of Connecticut.
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MINAHAN—In San Jose, November 9, 1889, John Minahan, a native of Ireland,
aged 65 years. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral
from the family residence, 39 West Julian street, on Monday, November 11,
1889, at 9:30 oclock; thence to St. Jospeh’s church, where high mass will be
celebrated. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
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CAPTAIN JOHN MINAHAN
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Death of a Pioneer of this City—The Funeral on Monday.
After an illness of only a week, from pleuropneumonia, Captian John
Minahan, a pioneer of this city, died yesterday morning at 8 oclock, at his
residence, No. 39 West Julian street. The deceased was well known. In early days
he kept a grocery business on First street, in the old Stark theater, but
subsequently he engaged in other branches of business, but for the last
seven or eight years occupied himself entirely in looking after his
investments.
Captain Minahan was a nataive of Limerick, Ireland, and was 59 years of
age. He came to America in 1847 and has resided in San Jose, California,
almost continuously, since 1852. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son—
Thomas, Minnie and Nora.
The funeral will take place Monday, from the family residence, thence to
St. Joseph’s church, where high mass will be celebrated.
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MARRIED.
YOUNT—SHERMANTINE—In Los Gatos, November 10, 1889, at the residence of
the bride’s father, Miss Emma Shermantine of Los Gatos, to G. H. Youdt [note
difference in spelling] of Belmont, by Rev. G. W. Beatty. (Salinas papers
please copy.)
WHITE—FISHER—In Sacramento, November 6, 1889, J. W. White of Auburn, to
Miss Mattie Fisher of Gilroy.
MAYNE—HENNING—In San Jose, at First M. E. Church, Wednesday November 12,
1889, by Rev. F. F. Jewell D. D., W. C. Mayne of San Francisco, and Laura
L. Henning, of San Jose.
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DUFIE—In San Jose, January 27, Jules Adolph Dufie, a native of France,
aged 62 years. [Hand written year on clipping: 1890]
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MURPHY—In San Francisco, November 1, 1901, Patrick W. Murphy, a native of
Quebec, Canada, aged 63 years. Deceased was a son of the late Martin Murphy
of San Jose, a brother of Mrs. J. R. Arques and Mrs. R. T. Carroll,
brother of B. D. Murphy of San Jose and of the late James T. Murphy. The funeral
will take place tomorrow (Sunday), November 3, 1901, at 2 o’clock from the
old Murphy residence, corner of Auzerais avenue and Market street. The
[missing letters] nt will be at Santa Clara [end or missing tiny part of
clipping].
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BEHRENS—In this city, Januray 17, Captain William C., beloved husband of
Rosa Behrens and father of Fred Engel, William H. Ringe and the late Mrs.
Rose Preston, a native of Rostock, Germany, aged 70 years 4 months and 23
days. ** The funeral will take place to-day (Thursday), at 10 o’clock a. m.
from the new funeral chapel of Theodor Dierks, 432 Golden Gate avenue,
between Larkin and Polk streets. Please omit flowers. Cremation, Odd Fellows’
Cemetery. [Hand-written year on clipping: 1905 or 1906]
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DEATHS.
BAUER—In San Jose, October 26, 1901, Katie Bauer, beloved wife of Louis
Bauer and mother of Louis F. and Charles H., aged 46 years, 2 months and 11
days. Deceased was a sister of Charles, Edward, Theodore, Frank and Lawrence
Welti. Mrs. William Hillenbrand, Mrs. Phillip Francke and Miss Amelia
Welti. San Francisco papers please copy. Funeral notice later.
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PERSONAL
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Walter A. Page and Elizabeth Newman were married this morning at St.
Josephs Catholic Church [hand written date: 4-11-1894]
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BOSCHKEN—In San Jose, July 31, 1899, Jacob Boschken, aged 69 years, 3 m
onths and 5 days.