Neistadt - Herman
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, May 5, 1883
A telegram received yesterday morning announced the death of Herman D. NEISTADT at Painesville, Ohio where he had been placed in an inebriate asylum. He came to Crawfordsville from Carorllton, MO several years ago and as a merchant tailor built u p a splendid trade as he was a most excellent workman. He began to drink, and such a hold did the demon get on him that it was impossible for him to free himself from the wiles of the fell destroyer of his peace. His friends concluded to place him under treatment, but it was of no use. He leaves a wife and one child who receive the sympathy of the entire community. The remains of the unfortunate man arrived in this city last night, and will be interred tomorrow. - transcribed by kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Review, Dec. 17, 1881
Patrons of the newspaper
"These are gentlemen whose advertisements appear in the Review"
Herman NEISTADT
Mr. Niestadt is one of our best merchant tailors. He quit the business last Spring and made a lengthy visit to friends in Germany. He has returned and has fitted up a shop, as the readers of The Review are informed by an elegant advertisement on page 12.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, March 17, 1930
Funeral Services for Herman Niestadt, who died Friday morning were held at Proffitt and Son's funeral home yesterday and burial was made in Oak Hill cemetery. A military funeral at the gave with members of Frank Britton camp, United Spanish War Veterans in charge was accorded Mr. Neistadt who was a veteran of the Spanish American war. Several relatives from out of town were present at the services, which were conducted by the Rev. Robert C. Alexander, rector of the St John's Episcopal church. As the deceased was one of the best known electricians of the city, six fellow workmen were pall bearers at the funeral- Faye Williams, William Symmes, Otis Foust, Robert Wray, Roy Nichols and Ward Mack. The flower girls were Miss Jennie Ray Hersch, of Portland, Mrs. Ella Smith, of Lebanon, and Miss Lulu Milligan and Mrs. Ryby Hayes, of this city. Members of Frank Britton camp were present at the funeral. They marched to the Proffitt home and then accompanied the body on foot to the corner of Market and Walnut streets. From there they proceeded to the cemetery in cars.- thanks to KH