Wagers

MR. NIEBRUGGE DEAD

Anton Niebrugge died at his home north of Effingham Monday morning at 3:10 o'clock, April 13, 1931 after an illness of complication of diseases of six months.

Funeral services were held at St. Anthony's church, Effingham, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock followed by burial in parish cemetery.

Deceased was twice married. His first wife was Anna Wilhelmine Fellhoelter. This union was blessed with six children: Bernard of Saskatchewan, Canada, Mrs. Jos. (Anna) Bloemer of Effingham, Joseph of north of Effingham, Tony and John of Green Creek and Lawrence who died in infancy.

After the death of his first wife he married Mary Streaker in 1897.

This union was also blessed with six children: Mrs. Frances Wienstroer of St. Louis, August and Edward of north of Effingham, Clemens and Marie at home, who with his wife survive him; Clara died in infancy.

Furthermore he leaves two brothers, Louis of Effingham and Barney of Green Creek and several grandchildren.

Deceased was born in Hanover, Germany, March 15, 1860 and came direct to Effingham County when 21 years old.

The Teutopolis Press. Thursday, April 16, 1931.
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