Scott County Argus Thursday Nov 23,1899 Died: At his home in Chanhassen town, Wednesday, Nov 15,1899, of urinic poisoning, aged 87 years, 11 months, and 5 days. To another old settler and venerable man has come the summons 'to join the innumerable caravan which moves to that mysterious realm where each shall take his chamber in the halls of death. Full of years, honored by friends, blessed with love of wife and children, the closing scenes of his career were as a fitting reward to a well spent life. Mr. Brum was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, on Dec 10,1811, and spent the years of his youth and early manhood in his native country. It was there, at Hamburg, in the year 1843, that he was united in marriage to Charlotta Dorothy Bulls, a native of Sleswick-Holstein, and together they came to America in the following year, sailing from Hamburg in May and arriving at Galena, Ill., in June. In Oct. of that same year they arrived at Shakopee, and located in Chanhassen town which is still there home. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brum, Eight of whom, with eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren, are living. The children are: William, residing on his farm in Eden Prairie; Mary, now Mrs. P.H. Weber, of Shakopee; John, farming in Chanhassen; Theresa, Mrs. Tuck of Mpls.; Amelia, now Mrs. M.M. Daily, of Mpls.; Louisa, now Mrs. J.F. Ruthledge, of Chanhassen; and Bertha, now Mrs. A.A. Daily, of Mpls. The funeral was held from the German Lutheran church in this city on Friday afternoon, the Rev. Wm. Hohberger officiating, and the remains were followed to their last resting place in the Valley cemetery by a large concourse of friends. Comment: I think when they said following the year 1843, they came to America is wrong. In Williams obit, their son, it said they came here in 1854, also in John Jr.'s obit , said he was born Dec 9,1850, in Germany. Shakopee Tribune Friday Nov 24,1899 Died: John H. Brum of Chanhassen, died at his home on the 15th of Brights disease. He was one of the old settlers, having lived there since 1855. He leaves a wife, 8 children, which are all married. The funeral took place from St. John's Lutheran church last Friday. Chaska Valley Herald Thursday Nov 23,1899 Died: John Brum died at his home near Riley's lake, Chanhassen, on Tuesday night, Nov 14,1899 aged 87 years 11 months and 5 days. He was one of our earliest settlers and most esteemed pioneers, having settled on his farm in that town in 1854, and few men were better known or more highly regarded in this section of Carver co. than Papa Brum as he was affectionally called by his neighbors and friends. He was possessed of a remarkably robust constitution and up to a short time before his death, did not know what Us was to be sick. In his death we lose one of our best citizens. He leaves 2 sons, John of Chanhassen and William of Eden Prairie, and several daughters to mourn his demise. He was buried from the Lutheran church, Shakopee. Scott Co. Argus Friday April 17,1903 Died: Brum - At her home near Riley's lake on Sunday, April 12, Mrs. Charlotte Mathilda Brum, aged 79 years. Mrs Brum was the widow of the late John Brum, whose death occurred 3 years ago. Her illness was of but a few days, and she passed peacefully away in the presence of her children, 8 of whom survive. They are William and John of Hennepin and Carver Counties, Mrs. Theresa Tuck, Mrs. Millie Daly, Mrs. Louisa Rodlech of Hopkins, and Mrs. Mary Weber, and Mathilda Zier of Riley's lake. The funeral took place from St. John's Lutheran church yesterday afternoon, Rev Wm. Hohberger officiating. Shakopee Tribune Friday April 17,1903 Died: Brum - At her home near Riley's lake, Sunday, April 12, 1903 of the infirmities of old age, Mrs. Charlotte Mathilda Brum, aged 79 years. Mrs. Brum was the relict of John Brum who died 3 years ago, and they were early settlers of the locality. 8 children survive, and all were present when their aged mother passed peacefully into rest. The funeral was held Wed. afternoon from the Lutheran church, by Rev Wm. Hohberger. Shakopee Argus-Tribune Thursday June 28,1928 Died: This week we are called upon to chronicle the death of John Brum, a well-known and highly respected pioneer resident of Chanhassen township and Shakopee. John L. Brum was born in Germany, Dec. 9,1850. If he had lived until Dec. 9 next he would have attained the age of 78 years. The deceased came to America with his parents when a but a boy, and he grew to manhood in Chanhassen township in the vicinity of Riley's lake where his parents settled shortly after arriving in this country. There it was that he spent most of his life as a farmer until he retired in 1917 and moved to Shakopee to spend the evening of his life. July 19,1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Griepentrog. Four children were born to them, Mary, who is now Mrs. Henry Tessmer of Chanhassen, and Louise, Dora, and Michael, the latter three of whom have passed on. Mrs. Brum, his wife, died Dec. 21,1925. Suffering from a diseased Condition of the bladder, the deceased had not been in good health for some time. He was taken to a hospital in the city where he underwent an operation last Nov. He failed to get the relief he had hoped for and was brought to the Shakopee hospital on June 17, where he could receive better care, but passed away June 23. The funeral was held from his daughter's residence in Chanhassen and from St. John's Lutheran church on June 26, Rev. Geo. L. Matthlae officiating. Internment was in the Valley cemetery. Pallbearers were Max and Paul Vogel, Wm. Abel, Clem Roehl, Charles Zimmerman and Wm. Richard. Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Henry Tessmer of Chanhassen, and sisters, Mrs. Louise Rutledge, Mrs. Bertha Dailey, Mrs. Amelia Dailey, and Teresa Tuck, all of Mpls. and Mrs. Mary Weber of St. Paul. The deceased was a hard working, industrious man, a good neighbor and an upstanding citizen. He had many friends and acquaintances in Shakopee and Chanhassen who extend to his sorrowing relatives sincere sympathy. Shakopee Argus Friday Dec. 25, 1925 It is with regret that we chronicle this week the death of Mrs. John Brum, a respected resident of this vicinity for the past fifty years, the end coming at her home in this city Monday, Dec. 21, at 12:15 o'clock a.m. of aggravated heart trouble and complications. Mrs. Brum had been in failing health for four years past, following a severe illness. Four weeks ago she was attacked by pneumonia but had recovered from the disease when enlargement of the heart and liver ensued, precluding any hope of her recovery. She suffered intensely during her final sickness and death came as a welcome messenger to release her. Minnie Griepentrog was born in Pommern, Germany, Jan. 7,1854, and grew to young womanhood there. In 1873 she came to America and settled at Waterville, Wis., near Milwaukee. Two years later she moved to Chanhassen and shortly after her arrival there, was married to John Brum at Mountville, near Gaylord, in Sibley co. They immediately took up residence on a farm at Reilly's lake where they lived until 7 years ago when they came to spend their declining years. Four children were born to them, three of whom preceded their mother in death. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Henry Tessmer of Chanhassen, two grandchildren, two sisters. Mrs. Wm. Hameyer of Enid, Oklahoma, Mrs. Julia Grunwald of Gaylord and two brothers, Gustave Griepentrog of Chanhassen and August Griepentrog of Shakopee. Mrs. Brum was a Christian woman a loving wife and mother and generous, kindly neighbor and friend. She will be sadly missed and the sympathy of all goes out to the sorrowing relatives in their loss. Funeral services were conducted Wed. afternoon at two o'clock at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church by Rev. George Matthiae and interment was in Valley cemetery. Pallbearers were Wm. Richard, Charles Seck, Clemens Raehl of Eden Prairie, Max Vogel, Ed Kelm, Paul Vogel, Charles Zimmerman of Chanhassen and John Thole of this city. A very large attendance was present at the funeral to pay a final tribute of respect to their memory of the departed. Shakopee Tribune Thursday, Dec 24, 1925 The death of Mrs. John Brum, respected resident of this Community for nearly half a century passed to eternity at her home in this city last Sunday afternoon , Dec. 20, at 12:15 p.m. Mrs. Brum had been afflicted with heart trouble for many years, however her condition was not deemed precarious. Two week previous to her death she was stricken with an attack of double pneumonia from which she seemed to be recovering satisfactorily until Sunday when she suffered another heart attack and passed quietly away. The departed, whose maiden name was Wilhelmina F. Griepentrog, would have been seventy-one years of age If she lived until next month as she was born on Jan.7,1855, at Zachan, Pommern, Germany. She spent her childhood days in her native land and in the year 1873 when she was 18 years old, came to this country with a sister. They settled in Waterville, W1s, where they remained until 1875, when the deceased came to Shakopee to make her home. On July 29,1876, she became the bride of John Brum at Gaylord, Minn., and the couple settled on a farm near Shakopee in Chanhassen township, where they remained for a period of 41 years. Nine years ago, the couple decided to give up their active labors on the farm and accordingly moved to Shakopee where they have lived since. Mrs. Brum was the mother of four children, only one of whom, Mrs. Henry Tessmer, who resides near Riley's lake, is left with her father, to mourn the death of her mother. Two daughters, Louise and Dorothy Brum, and a son, Michael Brum, preceded their mother to the grave. Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Brum is survived two brothers, August Griepentrog of this city and Gustave Griepentrog of Chanhassen; Mrs. Julia Grunwald of Gaylord Mrs. Wm. Hamyer of Enid, Oklahoma; and two grandchildren, Louise and George Tessmer. Funeral services were conducted at St. John's Lutheran church in this city afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G.L. Matthiae, pastor of the church, was the officiating clergyman. William Reichert, Max Vogel, Ed Kelm, Chas. Seck, Chas. Zimmerman, Clem Roehl, John Thole and Paul Vogel acted as pallbearers. The members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Lutheran church of which Mrs. Brum was a member, were present at the funeral services in a body. The remains were laid to rest in the Valley cemetery. June 27, 1913 Scott Co. Argus -Mrs. Herman Tessmer died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Tessmer, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock after a prolonged illness with tuberculosis of the glands at the age of 30 years and six months. In the hope of staying the disease Mrs. Tessmer had undergone an operation a year ago in July but it failed to benefit her and a second operation was performed the latter part of last November. No permanent relief was afforded however and when it was seen she could not recover she was removed to her sister's home last January that she might every care and comfort that could be given during her final illness. Mrs. Tessmer was formerly Dora Brum, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brum of Carver Co., where her entire life passed with the exception of a year and a half spent in Shakopee. She was married in August, 1907, to Herman Tessmer and one child, a boy now two years old, blessed the union. Besides her sorrowing husband and son, she leaves to mourn her loss, her parents, one sister, Mrs. Henry Tessmer and a brother, Michael Brum all of Carver co. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from St. John's church in this city and was one of largest funerals ever held from that edifice. Rev. Carl Ganshow conducted the services and interment was in Valley cemetery. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes covered the casket, mute testimonial of the love and esteem of her many friends. Relatives and friends who came from out of town in attendance at the funeral were, Messrs. and Mmes. Fred Kelm, Addis Daley, Merritt Daley, James Rutledge, John Brum, Walter Sawyer, Mrs. M.F. Sawyer, Wm. Brum, Dr. Louis Tuck and mother all of Mpls; Mrs. Phil Webber; Mrs. Fred Lexow and children of St. Paul: and August Griepentrog and sons of Lydia. May 24, 1918 Scott Co. Argus -Medical skill did not avail in saving the life of Michael Brum who passed away Saturday at 12:15 o'clock p.m. at Northwestern hospital in Mpls. as the result of injuries received in an accident at the local mill on May 6th. Mr. Brum's death was the second fatality caused by the caving of a wall supporting a track scale. He sustained a severe compound fracture of the leg and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Until Monday his chances for recovery were favorable but gas infection set in and his death occurred Saturday after intense suffering. Deceased was a native of Chanhassen township, Carver Co., where he was born Sept. 10, 1877. His marriage to Bertha Kelm took place May 3, 1904, and they spent one year in Shakopee then removing to a farm in Carver co. where they resided until last Sept. when they removed to Shakopee. A new home was purchased recently and they had occupied it less than two weeks when death claimed the wage earner of the household. Mr. Brum was a man of good habits, industrious and honest and his untimely death has brought deep sorrow to relatives and friends. Surviving him are his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brum of this city and one sister, Mrs. Henry Tessmer of Chanhassen. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church and was very largely attended. Rev John Detgen was the officiating clergyman and internment was in Valley cemetery. June 29, 1887 Shakopee Courier Our Farmers - William Brum The subject of this sketch came to Chanhassen in Carver County in 1854, direct from Hamburg, and is the son of John Brum, well known in the township named. William enlisted as a Minnesota Volunteer in the fall of 1863, in Hatch's Battalion, serving on the frontier. In 1875 he purchased the Reese place in the town of Eden Prairie, situated on the northeast end of Starring's Lake- a very nice little sheet of water-about 8 miles from Shakopee, on the direct road to Mpls., a road being very much improved through the efforts of the township authorities in their several years earnest work, a fine thoroughfare, and which is destined after contemplated improvements are finished, to be a popular drive between the two great towns, Mpls. as a booming city and Shakopee in it's favorable and handsome location. The farm contains 160 acres with considerable timber--heavy woods. When we called there, Mr. Brum was piling cordwood, during the interim preceding haying. There are 90 acres under cultivation-35 in wheat, 10 in oats, 20 in corn, balance in hay, gardens, etc. The land is good, and raises good crops. The view from the house to the lake front over a fine large field of clover is handsomer than the most artistic picture, as all things of nature generally are; a clean sweep of 80 rods to a fine fringe bordering the lower of this great grass crop. While the view from the main road to the home attracts much attention from the handsome trees surrounding- the grounds being adorned with large and expansive soft maples, two fine oaks, a few big cottonwoods and a handsome tamarack or two; these in the front, while behind the buildings is another large tamarack and beyond this a wooded background, through which runs a fine creek with a very unsatisfactory name- Purgatory Creek is too outrageous a name for such a useful stream and the name should be changed, regardless of the probable dying wish of the old settler who named it, although he may have been "full of good meaning and wishings" "paved with good intentions" But maybe he thought that "Hell is more bearable than nothingness" And that "Purgatory" was a better name than none. Beside the comfortably residence, there are good sensible barns and outbuildings and all well protected from storms, particularly in winter. The trees surrounding makes it a very handsome place. In the stock line, he carried over 80 hogs over winter and has since raised quite a number. Also raises turkeys and other poultry for the market and all this business is yearly increasing. Mr. and Mrs. Brum are a deserving couple, the latter being a sister to the wife of Mr. Tuck our accommodating ex-soldier agent over at the trestle and their family consists of five children, two boys and three girls, the oldest being 11 years of age. And as William Brum is one of the best natured men in the world, and Mrs. Brum one of the best better-halves, we know we but voice the wish of his comrades of the G.A.R. Post of Shakopee, besides his other friends and neighbors, that he will continue to be successful in his farm pursuits, and live a long time to enjoy in the future the results due him as an honest tiller of the soil. June 23, 1886 Shakopee Courier At the farm of Wm Brum, over the river, his corn was badly stripped in Monday's hail storm, but it may revive. Mrs. Brum had a number of little chicks swept away into the adjoining creek by the sudden flood and they have not returned. Scott Co. Argus April 15, 1897 Died- Tuck- At St. Barnabas Hospital, Mpls., Friday, April 2, 1897, at 4 o'clock p.m. Francis A. Tuck, aged 53 years. Deceased was born at Auburn, Pa., Dec 1, 1843. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted with the 23d regiment of Boston, Mass. and served until honorably discharged. He was a member of L.P. Plummer Post G.A.R. at the time of his death. Mr. Tuck was employed for several years as station agent at the Shakopee High trestle, whence he moved to Mpls. He made many friends at both places. Recently his health was impaired from a severe hernia and he was taken to St. Barnabas hospital to undergo an operation. The funeral took place from his late residence 229 Third St. S. on April 5th at 2 p.m. Chaska Valley Herald April 29, 1897 F.A. Tuck of Mpls, son-in-law of Mr. John Brum of Chanhassen died at St. Barnabas Hospital in that city, on April 2d, 1897. His death was the result of an operation for hernia. It will be remembered was employed as station agent at the Shakopee high trestle some years ago and was favorably known in this city. Hennepin Co. Review Jan. 9, 1941 Mrs. Theresa Tuck of Mpls., an aunt of Mrs. Henry Tessmer, died at her home in Mpls. Sunday evening. Chaska Valley Herald Dec. 6, 1877 F.A. Tuck marries Theresa Brum Shakopee Argus-Tribune April 22, 1926 William Brum, Civil war veteran and pioneer resident, died Tuesday, April 20, 5:30 o'clock p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Brown in Bloomington. Mr. Brum had been in ill health for a long time and his death was not unexpected. He was 79 years, 7 months and 18 days old. Mr. Brum was born in Hamburg, Germany, Sept. 2, 1846, and immigrated to Minnesota in 1854 with his parents, one brother and one sister. They came from Galena, Ill., by steamboat and settled in Shakopee, later taking a claim at Eden Prairie on the East shore of Reilly's lake. (My Comment: actually it was Chanhassen on the south shore of Reilly's lake, I have documentation that shows that.) In 1862 Mr. Brum enlisted in Hatch's battalion of cavalry for three years, being detailed to fight Indians. After the war he farmed for 35 years at Eden Prairie and then went to Mpls where he lived for 15 years. The last 3 years of his life were spent at the soldiers home at Minnehaha until he was taken ill and removed to his home of his daughter, Mrs. Brown. His wife, who was formerly Lottie A. Nelson? died 22 years ago. Surviving him are 4 children, John of Mpls., George of Eden Prairie, Mrs. Walter Brown and Mrs Robert Kelly of Bloomington. Besides these are one brother John Brum of Shakopee, 6 sisters, Mrs. Phillip Weber of St. Paul, Mrs. M.F. Sawyer, Mrs. Amelia Bailey, Mrs. Bertha Bailey, Mrs Theresa Tuck Mrs. Louise Rutledge, all of Mpls., 8 grandchildren. Deceased was a member of General Shields Post G.A.R. for 25 years but was transferred to James Bryce Post, Mpls. He was also a member of the Territorial Pioneer Assoc. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, from Eden Prairie Methodist church. Rev Charles MacNamara conducted the services and interment was in the Eden Prairie cemetery. The sympathy of friends is extended to the family in their bereavement. (My comment: The Hennepin Co. Review obit. was pretty much the same., also I ran across this grave site at The Chaska Moravian cemetery it said Mary Brum, wife of Wm., aged 21 years 6 months. Died Jan. 29, 1872.. This might be his first wife.) Aug. 2, 1918 Scott Co. Argus Killed by Train The remains of Phillip Webber, a former Shakopee resident, were brought here Tuesday from St. Paul for burial. Deceased had been gathering poles for use in his garden and was walking on the tracks in South Saint Paul when he was struck by a train and instantly killed. He was 58 years of age and a native of France. For the past eight years he had been employed as a laborer in the South Saint Paul stockyards and had previously resided in this city. Surviving him are his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Daniel McNary. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church. Rev. George Mattae officiating. Interment was in the Valley cemetery. Accompanying the body to this city were Mrs. Webber, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McNary, Bertram, Robert and William Paul of South Saint Paul; and Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Daily; A.M. Daily and Wm. Brum of Mpls. Aug 1, 1901 Scott Co. Argus -Louisa, the 13 year daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brum of Eden Prairie, died at the home of her Uncle Wm. Hameyer in this city, Monday, of blood poisoning. Last Wednesday the girl was at a neighbor's house, and while at play with other children stubbed her toe against a sharp instrument. The wound did nor bleed, and at the time of the accident no particular danger was expected. The next day the foot swelled and caused her much pain and was not until then that the case was considered serious. The girl was brought to town and placed under Dr. Reiter's care, but the poisoning had had so much of a start that it could not be checked and she died Monday morning after suffering untold agonies. The funeral took place from St. John's Ev. Luth. church in this city yesterday afternoon and was attended by the neighbors for miles around. She was the youngest child of a family of one son and three daughters.