Lincoln Sentinel, Nov. 11, 1909.
--- When the bell of the German Evangelical Lutheran church rang Sunday morning at 7:30 it meant to spread the thrilling news that one of the church's oldest members had passed away.
William ACHTERBERG, living with his son Herman five miles south of Lincoln, died early Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at the age of 75. The cause of his death was a paralytic stroke, which occurred at about susnet Saturday evening. Dr. HULTNER was called immediately. He stayed unconscious until he was relieved at 2 o'clock at night. Mr. ACHTERBERG was feeling comparatively well last Saturday, ate a hearty dinner, and was around with his son, who was constructing a foundation for a corn crib. While at work, Herman on looking up, found his beloved father stretched out on the ground. Mr. ACHTERBERG was born in Germany in 1834. He emigrated in 1872, and settled in Lincoln county, Kansas. Three sons, Albert, Adolf, Herman, and one daugher, Emma, Mrs. Chas. STEINHAUS, survive him. His beloved wife preceded him in death 14 years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. J.H.F. HOYER officiating. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery, south of Lincoln.
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--- When the bell of the German Evangelical Lutheran church rang Sunday morning at 7:30 it meant to spread the thrilling news that one of the church's oldest members had passed away.
William ACHTERBERG, living with his son Herman five miles south of Lincoln, died early Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at the age of 75. The cause of his death was a paralytic stroke, which occurred at about susnet Saturday evening. Dr. HULTNER was called immediately. He stayed unconscious until he was relieved at 2 o'clock at night. Mr. ACHTERBERG was feeling comparatively well last Saturday, ate a hearty dinner, and was around with his son, who was constructing a foundation for a corn crib. While at work, Herman on looking up, found his beloved father stretched out on the ground. Mr. ACHTERBERG was born in Germany in 1834. He emigrated in 1872, and settled in Lincoln county, Kansas. Three sons, Albert, Adolf, Herman, and one daugher, Emma, Mrs. Chas. STEINHAUS, survive him. His beloved wife preceded him in death 14 years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. J.H.F. HOYER officiating. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery, south of Lincoln.
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Lincoln Sentinel, Nov. 11, 1909.
--- When the bell of the German Evangelical Lutheran church rang Sunday morning at 7:30 it meant to spread the thrilling news that one of the church's oldest members had passed away.
William ACHTERBERG, living with his son Herman five miles south of Lincoln, died early Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at the age of 75. The cause of his death was a paralytic stroke, which occurred at about susnet Saturday evening. Dr. HULTNER was called immediately. He stayed unconscious until he was relieved at 2 o'clock at night. Mr. ACHTERBERG was feeling comparatively well last Saturday, ate a hearty dinner, and was around with his son, who was constructing a foundation for a corn crib. While at work, Herman on looking up, found his beloved father stretched out on the ground. Mr. ACHTERBERG was born in Germany in 1834. He emigrated in 1872, and settled in Lincoln county, Kansas. Three sons, Albert, Adolf, Herman, and one daugher, Emma, Mrs. Chas. STEINHAUS, survive him. His beloved wife preceded him in death 14 years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. J.H.F. HOYER officiating. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery, south of Lincoln.
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--- When the bell of the German Evangelical Lutheran church rang Sunday morning at 7:30 it meant to spread the thrilling news that one of the church's oldest members had passed away.
William ACHTERBERG, living with his son Herman five miles south of Lincoln, died early Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at the age of 75. The cause of his death was a paralytic stroke, which occurred at about susnet Saturday evening. Dr. HULTNER was called immediately. He stayed unconscious until he was relieved at 2 o'clock at night. Mr. ACHTERBERG was feeling comparatively well last Saturday, ate a hearty dinner, and was around with his son, who was constructing a foundation for a corn crib. While at work, Herman on looking up, found his beloved father stretched out on the ground. Mr. ACHTERBERG was born in Germany in 1834. He emigrated in 1872, and settled in Lincoln county, Kansas. Three sons, Albert, Adolf, Herman, and one daugher, Emma, Mrs. Chas. STEINHAUS, survive him. His beloved wife preceded him in death 14 years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. J.H.F. HOYER officiating. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery, south of Lincoln.
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