May 30, 1890 Shakopee Courier Catharine Neidenfuehr mother of G. Neidenfuehr of this city died last week at Great Bend, Kansas at the age of 85 years. Jan 4, 1907 Scott co. Argus On New Year's day Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Neidenfuehr, one of the few wedded couples who live to see fifty years of happiness and sorrow together, celebrated at their pleasant and comfortable home their golden anniversary, surrounded by their family of twelve grown sons and daughters, who with their families present, made a gathering of forty-five persons. Gottlieb Neidenfuehr and Bibianna Abfeld were married in this city at St. Mark's church, Jan. 1, 1857, and Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at a High Mass sung by Rev. Father Loeffen, they renewed the marriage vows of fifty years ago and received the blessing of the church in the presence of relatives and a large gathering of their friends. A bounteous wedding feast was later served at the house and was followed by a program of recitations in which the vernable couple received congratulations and best wishes in poems and addresses made by their grandchildren, and the presentation of numerous beautiful tokens of love and regard of their children and other relatives and friends. Among the gifts was a handsome gold receiver in which each son and daughter deposited a gold coin, making up a purse of two hundred dollars in gold. Mr. and Mrs. Neidenfuehr are among the oldest and most highly respected citizens of our city, both are hale and hearty, considering their years, and the whole community unite in extending hearty congratulations and wishing them continued health and happiness. The presence of every one of the large family of twelve children, all, excepting the youngest two, coming from away, was a notable feature making it the occasion of a most happy and joyful family reunion. Fifteen children in all were born to Mr. and Mrs. Neidenfuehr all of whom grew to maturity except one son who died in infancy. Two grown sons have in recent years passed to the life beyond, their first born Valentine J., who died four years at the age of forty-four years and Charlie, aged twenty-two years, died nine years ago. Present were Anna and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Albers of Glencoe; Mary and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Gerber of Mpls; Henry of Belleville, Ill.; Mrs. Sophia Henkes of Mpls.; Kate and husband, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Peters of Mpls.; Regina and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Will Annen of Mpls.; Bertha, Mrs. W.C. Perry of Washington D.C.; Ed and family of Duluth; Frank of Mpls.; Carrie and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Klein of Mpls.; and John and Adelaide at home. There are thirty grandchildren not of all of whom were present. During the afternoon Photographer Jones took an excellent group picture of the family. The Argus extends sincere congratulations and joins in the hope that the future holds in store many as a happy a New Years day for Mr. and Mrs. Neidenfuehr and their estimable family, as that of Jan. 1, l907. Jan 22, 1909 Scott Co, Argus During the days just recently past death has again visited our community and called another from the thinning ranks of the early settlers to his eternal home. Following an illness of seven weeks with senile degeneration of the cardio vascular system Gottlieb Frank Neidenfuehr died at his home at six o'clock Wednesday evening, January 13th, 1909, aged 78 years, 2 months and 21 days. Although ailing at intervals since spring Mr. Neidenfuehr had been actively engaged at his trade as carpenter during the summer and fall and his health was not thought to be seriously impaired until increasing weakness compelled him to take to his bed. All that medical skill and loving care could accomplish was done for him, but day by day his vitality gradually grew less and death eventually claimed him, coming peacefully after weeks of intense suffering. Gottlieb F. Neidenfuehr was born in Prussia, Oct. 23d, 1830 and came to America with his parents while still a young boy. They settled at St. Louis which was his home until 1855 when he moved to Shakopee and continued to reside here since. His marriage to Bibianna Apfeld took place Jan. 1st, 1857, and one of the memorable events of their life in Shakopee was the celebration of the golden wedding anniversary two years ago. Fifteen children were born to them, twelve of whom are living. They are Henry of Belleville, Ill.; Edward of Duluth; Mrs. W.C. Perry of Washington D.C.; Mrs. J.H. Albers of Glencoe; Frank Neidenfuehr and Mesdames M.A. Gerber, Chas. E. Peters, Wm. J. Annen, Sophie Henkes, and A.H. Klein of Mpls.; John H. and Adelaide at home. Surviving him also are his wife and thirty-two grand children. Mr. Neidenfuehr was a member of the old settlers association and a highly respected resident in the community where he had lived for so long. He is sincerely mourned as a good citizen, kind neighbor and devoted husband and father and the sympathy of all who know them is extended to his bereaved wife and children in their loss. The funeral was held Saturday morning at nine o'clock from St. Marks Catholic church and was attended by his fellow members of St. John's Benevolent society in a body. Solemn requiem high mass was celebrated, with Rev. Frs. Remskar and Kane of Savage assisting Mons. Plut. Interment was in the upper Catholic cemetery. Among those from a distant points who were in attendance at the funeral were Messrs. and Mesdames Frank Neidenfuehr, M.A. Gerber and two daughters, Wm. Annen, A.H. Klein, Chas. Peters and three daughters, Mrs Peter Gerber, Mrs. Sophie Henkes and three children, and John Wallerius, all of Mpls.; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Albers and son of Glencoe; Frank Apfeld of Jasper, Mrs. Phillipina Brushoff of Winona; and Mmes. Chas Marx, Wm. Shank and Sophia Baumhoefer of St. Paul. My Comment: The Shakopee Tribune also had an Obit. and the only thing that was different was he fact that he also had three sisters who survive him but didn't say where they lived or their names. Jan 18, 1934 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Mrs. Vivian Neidenfuehr, 95, for many years a resident of Shakopee, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.J. Annen, 907 West Broadway, Mpls., at 10:50 p.m. Monday, following a prolonged heart ailment. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Mpls. at nine o'clock this morning with six grandsons serving as pallbearers; James Neidenfuehr, Raymond Albers, Norbert Henkes, Carl Gerber, Mats. and Maurice Neidenfuehr, Duluth. Born at Breslau, Germany, Dec 2, 1838, Vivian Apfeld came to America when 15 years Old. Settling at Shakopee it was here she met and on Jan 1, 1857 married Gottlieb Neidenfuehr who as boy had come to Shakopee from Prussia. Fourteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Neidenfuehr; eleven surviving are Mary (Mrs. Gerber), Sophie (Mrs. Henkes), Kate (Mrs. Peters), Regina (Mrs. Annen), Carrie (Mrs. ARCH. Klein), John, Frank and Adelaide, Mpls.; Bertha (Mrs. H.5. Perry), Washington D.C.; Edward, Duluth; and Henry, Belleville, Ill. Deceased are two sons Valentine and Charles and a daughter Anna (Mrs. J.H. Albers). Mrs. Neidenfuehr is also surveyed by a brother Fran Apfeld, now 83 years old, living in Mpls; 34 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. One of the memorable events of the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Neidenfuehr in Shakopee was the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary on New Year's day 1907. Two years later on Jan. 13, Mr. Neidenfuehr succumbed after a long illness. Following the death of her husband Mrs. Neidenfuehr continued to live in Shakopee until August 1917 when she moved to Mpls. to make her home with her daughter. She had continued in good health until several years ago when a heart ailment developed and she suffered recurring attacks. For the past few weeks her condition was critical and continued to grow worse until death. Interment will be made at St. Mark's cemetery here today. Mrs. Neidenfuehr was long a faithful member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Mark's church. July 19, 1889 Shakopee Courier Mr. Valentine Neidenfuehr left here Tuesday for Webster, D.T., where he expects to remain several months and the will go to Mpls. again for the purpose of study July 37 1884 Shakopee Courier Valentine Neidenfuehr came here Sunday from Webster, D.T., to remain over the fourth. He says the crops there away are well ahead and farmers feeling good. Valentine will be on hand tomorrow night at the dance and his many good friends will have an opportunity to agree with us that if a good looking dashing youth is reputable to Shakopee's sons, then doth Val fill the bill in Dakota-baseball mustachios and all. My comment: From what I can tell from the articles I see Val seemed to come back for a visit every year and one year he came back for this next article. Oct. 31, 1888 Shakopee Courier Mr. Valentine Neidenfuehr and Miss Lizzie Riley, daughter of Mathew Riley, of Riley's lake, are to married in Shakopee next Tuesday. Nov. 7, 1888 Shakopee Courier MARRIED NEIDENFUEHR - RILEY - At St. Mary's church, Shakopee, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1888, by Rev. Father Gaughan, Mr. Valentine Neidenfuehr of this city and Miss Lizzy Riley, Daughter of Mathew Riley, of Chanhassen. Mr. Valentine Reis and Miss Maggie Riley officiated as groomsman and bridesmaid. The bride was handsomely attired in a brown silk dress and bonnet to match and the groom attired in a neat fitting black suit. All passed off merrily with a dinner at the home of the bride's father. And a short wedding trip follows, when they will return and settle down in Shakopee in the Clement's house. We wish them the greatest joy. Both parties are well known in this section and have many warm friends. Val. was always a "good boy" and deserves to prosper-and he will. Jan. 1, 1903 Scott Co. Argus Word was received in this city Tuesday morning of the death of Valentine Neidenfuehr formerly of this city, which occurred at his home in Webster, N. Dak., Monday, Dec. 29th, 1902. His health was the result of heart disease with which he had been troubled for many years. The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Neidenfuehr and was born in Shakopee, July 8, 1858, where he grew to manhood and remained until 1887, when he went to Webster as a book-keeper for the Oschenreiter Bros. In 1889 he was married to Miss Lizzie Riley whose death occurred at the home of her parents here on the 25th of last April. The death of Mr. Neidenfuehr following so closely that of his wife leaves a little family of three. Two boys and a girl, the youngest but of four years of age. Since the death of their mother they have been cared for at the home of their maternal grandmother, Mrs. Matt Reilly. The remains will be brought from Webster to the home of his parents today and the funeral will be held at St. Mark's church Friday morning. My Comment: They got three dates' wrong in that article. The year he was born, the year he went to S.D., and the year he was married. They even said Webster was in North Dakota. The Shakopee Tribune also said he was born July 8, 1858. On his grave marker it says July 8, 1859, I've got a picture of it. I wonder which is right? In the Shakopee Tribune obit it says pretty much the same thing word for word except they said the Oschenreiters were formerly of Jordan. Also it said he worked as a carpenter for his father and as a cooper in the mill cooper shop. As of the late years he worked for the real estate firm of Clark & Niedenfuehr in Webster. July 4, 1913 Scott Co. Argus While Joseph Jaspers was driving toward town on the trestle road Sunday night his team collided with a single rig driven by Walter Neidenfuehr about a half a mile from the bridge and ran away. Joe was thrown into the slough by the roadside and the buggy overturned and dragged until the horses were stopped by running into a telephone pole near the big red barn opposite town on the river road, where they were caught. The team and driver were unhurt and the buggy only slightly damaged considering the distance it was dragged. Mr. Neidenfuehr escaped luckily with but little damage to his rig, his horse not attempting to run away. The accident was due to darkness and both drivers are congratulating themselves that matters are no worse as the collision might have resulted seriously. Nov 28, 1913 Scott Co. Argus Miss Christina Realeander and Walter Neidenfuehr were the contracting parties in a pretty church wedding which was solemnized at 7 o'clock at St. Mark's church, thanksgiving morning, Rev. Mons. Plut officiating. The bride looked charming in a gown of white accordion plaited silk chiffon lace with tiny rosebuds. Her veil was held in cap effect by a strand of pearls and she carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses and Willies of the valley. Her bridesmaid, Miss Etta Roehl, was gowned in pink silk chiffon over pink silk, trimmed with shadow lace. About her hair she wore a band of pearls with pearl stick-up and her flowers were pink roses. James Niedenfuehr was his brothers attendant. After the ceremony the bridal party and invited guests repaired to the country home of the bride's father, George Realander, where an all day reception was held and a sumptuous wedding repast was served, the decorations in the dining room being smilax and roses. The young couple have rented the James Reilly farm near Reilly's lake and will begin housekeeping in about two weeks. Both are well-known and popular young people in this vicinity and have the esteem of a wide circle of friends with whom the Argus joins in wishing them health, wealth and happiness. My Comment: Is that right? 7 o'clock in the morning on Thanksgiving day. March 29, 1883 Shakopee Courier Mr. Valentine Neidenfuhr was here over Easter and took in the great benefit dance. Valentine has been in Mpls. since last Oct. and is taking a thorough course of bookkeeping and penmanship at the Business College, his term expiring in May. He is well satisfied with his progress made thus far in these important studies. July 19, 1883 Shakopee Courier Mr. Valentine Neidenfuhr left here Tuesday for Webster, D.T., where he expects to remain for several months and then will go to Mpls. again for the purpose of study. Oct. 25, 1883 Shakopee Courier VALENTINE NEIDENFUHR, who has been absent to Dakota for some weeks returned last Thursday on a short visit and expects to go back next Monday. Mr. Neidenfuhr has been at the growing town of Webster in Day County, where he has been employed in the county treasurer's office as deputy. He now returns there expecting to grow up with the country and from the manner in which that place has developed in the past couple of years, we should imagine he won't have to remain there long before he finds himself in the midst of a full grown city. In leaving here, Shakopee loses one of her finest young men, full of activity and life, of an industrious, preserving turn, a good penman and well fitted for office duties. What is our loss is the new town's gain. He takes with him the best wishes of his many friends to his future residence. Be a good boy Val and you shall have the COURIER every week. Feb. 7, 1884 Shakopee Courier Under the gay and festive title of "Leap Year Suckers" the Reporter & Farmer published at Webster in Dakota, thus touches of one of Shakopee's favorite youths, particularly in brass band circles. And now that he is brought so promintaly before the young ladies of that section for inspection, we would not be surprised if he soon became a Valentine for the belle of the burg. "J.V. Neidenfuhr, has black hair and eyes, fair complexion, 5 ft. 10, slightly nervous. When a little excited he is apt to wear his hat pendant on one hair. He is decidedly good looking, waltzes divinely and sports a baseball moustache-nine hairs on a side. Val is a fine musician and can bang the stuffing out of a clarinet. He is a hard worker; sober and steady and the girl who gets him will see life and enjoy life." July 3, 1884 Shakopee Courier Valentine Neidenfuhr came here Sunday from Webster, D.T., to remain over the 4th. He says the crops there away are well ahead and farmers feeling good. Valentine will be on hand tomorrow night at the dance and many of his friends will have an opportunity to agree with us that if a good looking dashing youth is reputable to Shakopee sons, then doth Val fill the bill in Dakota-baseball moustachios and all. July 10, 1884 Shakopee Courier In the box score for the Shakopee Clippers, Valentine is listed as a right fielder. Apparently one of the many things he could, was also a baseball player. May 6, 1885 Shakopee Courier Valentine Neidenfuhr from Webster, D.T. is here visiting friends and folks. He looks as handsome as ever and is not surprising that he got the victory in the late election for recorder in his new and growing city. he is succeeding finely and stands well in Webster and we are glad to record it. Feb 5, 1909 Scott Co. Argus A pretty wedding of the week was solemnized Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at St. Mary's church when Miss Adelaide Niedenfuehr of Eden Prairie became the bride of Arnold Frank of Chanhassen, Rev. Fr. Richard Lee performing the ceremony which united their lives. The bride wore a dainty gown of Persian lawn with trimmings of medallions and Valenciennes lace and a veil completed her costume. Her bridesmaids, Misses Laura Klein of Chanhassen and Agnes Schmitz of Cologne were prettily attired in all-over embroidery gowns trimmed with flouncing and tucks. Walter Niedenfeuhr and George Reilly were groomsmen. Following the ceremony the bridal party was driven to the home of the bride's grandfather, Matthew Reilly, where an all day reception was held, about fifty relatives and friends being present. The young couple departed upon the evening train for a short wedding trip after which they will be at home on a farm near Chanhassen. Both bride and groom are well known and popular young persons and have a host of friends with whom the Argus joins in wishing them all happiness and prosperity.