Wagers

ANTON DETERS DEAD Mr. Anton Deters, farmer in the St. Francis Township vicinity died Tuesday July 29, at his home, at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 12 days. Anton Deters was born March 17, 1866 in St. Francis Township the son of the late Anton Deters and Angela Roepke. When grown to manhood he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Pruemer who survives him as do three children Henry and Emma at home and Albert also of Teutopolis. 10 grandchildren also survive. He was preceeded in death by three children who died in infancy John, Edward and Clara, also, two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Pruemer and Mrs. Henry Niendick. The rosary was recited at the family home Wednesday evening and will be recited again this evening (Thursday) at 8:30. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning in St. Francis Church and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. The PRESS extends sincere sympathy to the relatives of Mr. Deters.