Sept 12, 1912 Shakopee Tribune Reilly: On Sunday, Sept. 22, 1912, Francis Reilly aged 63 years. The deceased was a brother of William Reilly of this city, who with their parents, three brothers and two sisters lived on a farm south (wrong, north) of Shakopee. Mr. Reilly's wife preceded him to the grave twenty years ago ( She died in 1894) Five sons and two daughters survive him. The funeral was held from the Cathedral at St. Paul, Tuesday morning, Sept 24, at nine O'clock. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. (Francis was the one son who left the "O" on his name, O'Reilly" Aug. 16, 1888 Scott Co. Argus Mathew Riley of Riley's lake met with a serious accident last Saturday evening in having his left arm broken by a kick of a colt. Dr. Entrup attends to him and will undoubtedly make his arm good again. Mar 3, 1881 Shakopee Argus Some excitement has prevailed in town the past week on account of the sudden and unaccountable death of two of Frank Riley's children and one of John Geiser's. It appears that Mr. Riley and family of Eagle Creek visited John Geiser and while there the Riley children were taken suddenly sick. Wednesday of last week one died, Aggie, five years of age. The others, four in number, were also taken sick and showed strange symptoms. Drs. Lord, Manson and Lewis favored the thought that trichinia caused the death of the child and was the disease of the others. On Sunday, Katie, the little 2 year old daughter of John Geiser, died after a few hours sickness. Monday evening Drs. Hand and Boardman of St. Paul came up and a post mortem was held. Though not certain, the doctors were in belief that spinal meningitis, in a peculiar form, caused Katie's death. Again yesterday another child of the Riley family, Maggie, but six weeks old, died. Four more of the family are suffering with the same disease but are expected to recover. Drs. Lord and Manson are not satisfied with the post mortem examination and are making more extended and searching tests. There appears to be no fear of an epidemic. Sept 14, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Herbert J. Reilly, 44, son of Mrs. Anna Reilly of Shakopee, died at Medicine Lake Wednesday, Sept 6. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He had been in poor health for nearly 10 years. The funeral was held from Cavanaugh Funeral home and services were conducted by Rev. Joseph Endres at St. Mark's church here at 9:30 Tuesday morning. Internment was at St. Mark's cemetery. Pallbearers were Math Hein, James Toronto, Gorden Reilly, William Reilly, Eugene Reilly and Donald Reilly. Born in Shakopee, Nov. 26, 1905, he spent his childhood here and was graduated from St. Mark's in 1920 and from Shakopee high school in the class of 1924. Early in life Herbert Reilly showed a marked talent for art and music. He had a pleasing tenor voice and for several years was employed as a vocalist in theater productions. He did sketching and cartooning chiefly as a hobby and his work showed real ability. He was obliged to forego both his singing and his sketching when his health failed and then he occupied his time with reading, light gardening and occasional attempts at writing. Despite his long illness he retained an absorbing interest in all that went on about him and he deeply appreciated any little kindness shown him. Surviving in addition to his mother, are three brothers and two sisters. Frank and Robert Reilly and Mrs. Henry Furst, Mpls.: Lawrence Reilly, Port Arthur, Wash. and Mrs. John Thole, St. Paul. His father, William Reilly, preceded him in death several years ago. Aug 28, 1914 Scott Co. Argus Elizabeth Mohrbacher, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Reilly, died Monday morning at 11:30 o'clock at her home in this city. Deceased had been an invalid all of her life and for three weeks past it was known that she could not long survive. She was born in Chanhassen twenty three years ago May 23d, but for eleven years past had resided with her parents in Shakopee. Besides the latter she is survived by four brothers and two sisters. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock from St. Mark's church, Rev. Fr. Koller officiating. Interment was in the upper Catholic cemetery. Those who came from other points in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graff and two sons of Northfield; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Geiser, Mrs. Frank Bleichner, Mrs. Matt Bleicher, Mrs. Leo Dresen and daughter Kate, all of Chaska; Adam Mohrbacher, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mohrbacher of Cologne; Mrs. Nick Schroeder, Mrs. Elizabeth Cole of Excelsior; Mr. and Mrs. John Mason, John Geiser of Deephaven; Mrs. Alois Kerber of Chanhassen; and Mrs. August Druke of Belle Plaine. Aug 28, 1914 Shakopee Tribune Obit of Elizabeth Mohrbacher reads the same as above. Oct 27, 1932 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Edward M. Reilly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reilly of this city, passed away at the home of his parents last Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, cause of death reported as heart attack. He had not been ill and his death came suddenly and unexpectedly. Born in Chanhassen Jan. 30, 1898, he came with his parents to Shakopee when five years of age. he was a laborer, continuing to make his home here until death summoned him. Besides his parents the deceased is survived by four brothers and two sisters. They are Frank and Lawrence Reilly of Mpls. Herbert and Robert at home, Mrs. Henry Furst of Mpls. and Mrs. John Thole Jr., Shakopee. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Marks at 9 o'clock, Rev. Father Savs officiating. The pallbearers included George and Gottlieb Rohlfs, Adolph Scheller, George Strehlow, Sylvester Scherer and George Raduenz. the interment was in St. Marks cemetery. Friends and relatives out of town in attendance at the funeral included Mrs. Frank Graff, Anna Graff, of Northfield; Mrs. Fred Luce, Mrs. Frank Rauch, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lenzmeier, Mildred Luce, Lawrence Monnens, Mrs. Paul Monnens, Raymond Thole, all from St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. James Riley, Mr. and Wm. Donohue, Mrs. Maggie Donohue, Mr. and Mrs. Cotton, Mr. and Mrs. August Brose, Mr. and Mrs. John Hein, Alois Hein, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reilly, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reilly, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Furst, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stoll, all of Mpls.; Mr. and Mrs. John Mason, Mrs. Jos Timmers, Deephaven; Mr. and Mrs. James Mohrbacher, Mrs. Joe Williams, Henry Mohrbacher, Colonge; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Geiser, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Eder, Miss Margaret Bleichner, Mrs. Leo Dressen, Chaska; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cates and Patricia, Prior Lake; Henry Hein, Alfred Dorn, Michael Jacques, Hugh Conners of Eden Prairie; Mrs. Adolph Luce and family, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monnens, John Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Roman Luce, all of Marystown. Oct 1, 1931 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Running happily from her brother, Roger, across the railroad track, Mildred, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thole, was hurled to her death when struck by a west bound Omaha passenger train, No. 203, here at 10:45 Saturday morning. hearing the whistle of the locomotive and seeing Mildred making her way across the rails, the child's mother and an uncle, Lawrence Riley, ran to the track with hope of rescuing her. The race with the train was futile. As Mrs. Thole and Mr. Riley neared the rails they saw the little struck by the train, hurled in a long arc through the air and dashed against a telephone pole on the north side of the right of way. Relatives said the girl was thrown 65 feet, striking her head against the pole about four feet above the ground. Dr. H.W. Reiter, coroner, conducted an examination which disclosed a fractured skull, which he believed to be the cause of death. Both legs and both arms were fractured. The Thole residence is on the south side of east Second street and Roger had gone across the street and track to a neighbor's to get a board with which to make a toy gun for his little sister. Anxious to watch her brother the ill-fated girl was running to him when the accident occurred. In addition to her parents and brother Roger, the little one is survived by a twin sister, Betty, and brothers Howard 8, Ralph 5 and Junior 4. Funeral services were conducted at St. Mark's at 8 o'clock Monday morning, Rev. Father Savs officiating. Eight former playmates served as pallbearers and flower girls. They were Jackie Verkennes, Harry Hussman, Melvin Green, Howard Toronto, Viola Pomper, Evelyn Hauer, Ruth Wagner and Kathleen Wagner. Interment was made at St. Mark's cemetery. Relatives from out of town who called at the Thole residence Sunday and attended the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Luce, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rauch, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cabbert, Mr. and Mrs. Leander Thole, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thole, Jerome and Clarence Thole, Mr. and Mrs. Elizor Dufresne, Mr. and Mrs. John Julick, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lenzmeier, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lenzmeier, Peter Theis, Mrs. John Kostck, Mr. and Mrs. Shrenke and mother of St. Paul; Paul Mohrbacher, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mohrbacher, Mrs. Kate Shepards of Cologne; Miss Margaret Bleicher, Mrs. Frank Geiser, Mrs. Leo Dresen and daughter of Chaska; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Geis, Mr. and Mrs. Roman Luce of Marystown; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Cates and daughter Patricia of Prior lake; Mrs. Elizabeth Luce and children, Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGowen, Hopkins; Mrs. Lamb, Madelia; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Furst, Mpls. July 10, 1925 Shakopee Argus Herbert Reilly reports that his brother Frank was held up and slugged one night last week in Mpls. as the result of a favor to a stranger who claimed to be ill. Frank met the man at Excelsior, where he had gone alone for a drive. the fellow accosted him and begged for a ride to Mpls. for himself, a young girl accompanying him and another man. He appeared to be ill and as they all were youthful looking, Frank complied with the request. Arrived at the address given in North Mpls., the trio made no move to leave the car, but instead, the supposed sick man demanded that Frank hand over his money while his pal, encored by the girl, attacked Frank. The timely arrival of another car scared the young bandits and they made their escape without getting any money. The men were about twenty years old and the girl seventeen, At the time Frank had a considerable sum of money with him, having drawn it to pay a hospital bill for his wife. He will not again give strangers that ask for it a lift in his car. Same story as above in the Shakopee Tribune, this is how I found out his nickname was "Mickey" July 9, 1925 Shakopee Tribune Frank "Mickey" Reilly, former local boy, was the victim of an attempted holdup last Friday night in Mpls. He had taken a friend to Excelsior in his automobile and on his return trip two strange men and a woman asked to be taken to Mpls. When they arrived at 6th Ave. North one of the men wearing a pair of "brass knuckles" attacked Frank, inflicting a deep gash above his left eye. "Mickey" defended himself, but after a short struggle the second passenger slugged him on the head with some heavy object. Just as the bandits were attempting to remove his money, an automobile drove around the corner and noticed the incident. Upon their arrival the bandits fled, leaving Frank unconscious. The party in the second car called police, who treated the wounds. Several stitches were necessary to close the gash in his head and he had suffered many body bruises. After the treatment he was taken to his home. Frank was carrying a considerable amount of money at the time and but for the timely arrival of the second automobile, might have suffered the loss of both the money and his auto, in addition to his physical discomfiture. This was a letter written by Frank H. Reilly to the Editor of the Scott Co. Argus. June 14, 1918 Scott Co. Argus U.S. Signal Corps Aviation School, Eberts Field, Ark. June 4th, 1918 Mr. W.M Duffy, Shakopee, Minn. Dear Sir: Will drop you a few lines to let you know I am well and like the army life first rate and will say it is the only life. This is one of the best branches of service of Uncle Sam's army, especially for the younger men, as they teach us things that will be useful in civil life and a great many of the boys are learning different trades that never had the opportunity before they were in the service. This field is not as large as Kelly field, Texas, but is being enlarged and will be one of the largest in time. The weather down here is very hot most of the time, especially for a northerner or "Yankee" as the "darkies" term us. It has been about 95 in the shade for two weeks now and for hope of relief in sight yet. Our squadron has the best baseball team on the field and have not met defeat so far and any team that does "trim" them will have to "go some." We have a few professional and college players on the team and they keep things moving fine. I have been stationed here since April 1st and don't know how long we will be here; it's hard to tell when we will move. A group of us made a trip through the country looking over the rice and cotton fields and will say it's something you can not see up home and it was a pleasant trip. Most of the work is done by the "darkies" around the country and the majority of the people are "darkies" in this state. I have made a flight and it sure some sport and enjoyed it very much. We are allowed to go up with the lieutenants only, as the cadets are not allowed to take anyone with them on any of their flights. I understand there is going to be a "visiting day" hereafter and the visitors will be allowed to go on flights; that will make it quite nice as there is always as anxious throng awaiting to have the honor to fly. Would like to tell you about the planes and other things about camp life, but as it is strictly forbidden I will close. Hoping everything is O.K. in the old town, I remain, Yours truly, Frank H. Reilly 124th Aero Squadron, Eberts Field, Lonoke, Ark. Aug 2, 1918 Scott Co. Argus Frank Reilly, who enlisted last April as a mechanic in the aviation corps and has been stationed recently at Ebbert's field, Lonoke, Arkansas, arrived Monday to spend a ten day furlough at home. Frank has gained 15 pounds and is enthusiastic about his work. He has made a number of flights with his instructors, attaining a maximum height of 5200 feet last Friday. He describes his experiences entertainingly and says he has never regretted going into service for a moment, his chief desire being to get to France. Feb 14, 1919 Scott Co. Argus Frank Reilly arrived home Friday from Lonoke, Arkansas, where he has been in service as a mechanic in the aviation department. Frank has been stationed at Ebbert field since his enlistment a year ago and has many interesting experiences. He has flown a total of 42 hours, his last flight being taken in a big De Haviland battle plane with a speed of 144 miles an hour. That rate of flying precludes observation as Frank discovered when he attempted to look over the side of the plane while speeding through the air. The highest altitude he has attained is 7200 feet. An offer of the government to honorably discharged mechanics who re-enlist, for an opportunity to learn the science of flying, is proving attractive to Frank who is enamored of his work and he may decide to re-enter Uncle Sam's service and become an aviator, he is looking fine and says he couldn't feel better than he does. April 18, 1902 Shakopee Tribune Died- Riley- At her home near Riley's Lake, Sunday, April 13, 1902, of pulmonary tuberculosis, Mrs. James Riley, aged 32 years. The Grim reaper goes hither and yon, cutting down those whose loss means more than words can convey. The untimely death of Mrs. Riley makes cheerless and lone that of a young husband and two little children and the community can only express words of heartfelt sympathy which must seem a mockery in the poignancy of grief. Mrs. Riley was born Annie O'Dowd and is survived by the husband and two children, her father John J.O'Dowd and two sisters, Mary and Mrs. James Dorsey of Mpls. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church and the funeral cortege was one of the longest seen in the city in many a day. (Comment: The Scott Co. Argus obit. reads the same) July 6, 1917 Shakopee Tribune A sad auto accident occurred near the Paul Vogel farm on the afternoon of the 4th when James Reilly, accompanied by his son George, who with his family were here from Hopkins. were on there way to this city from Eden Prairie. As they were nearing the Paul Vogel farm a car was coming towards them and in turning out on a small bridge George Reilly who was at the wheel, lost control of the car. The car turned completely over down a 12 foot ravine, pinning both men underneath. George Reis and wife, who were in the passing car came to the rescue and at once called Dr. P.M. Fischer, who with the hospital nurse brought the injured men to the local hospital. Upon examination it was found the father had suffered five broken ribs, a crushed left lung, a two inch cut below the right knee, which required 4 or 5 stitches and his body otherwise badly bruised. He remained at the hospital and is doing well although his condition is critical. The son was less unfortunate and suffered a badly wrenched back. he was taken to the home of his father. the car, a new Era, had one broken wheel and the windshield broken. July 13, 1917 Scott Co. Argus As the result of an automobile accident which occurred about 2:30 o'clock on the afternoon of July 4th, James F. Reilly died Thursday evening, July 5th, at 9 o'clock at Shakopee hospital. Mr. Reilly's injuries were of such a serious nature that his condition was practically hopeless. His lungs were crushed and one lung punctured by a broken rib, besides other injuries. The car in which he and his son were riding turned completely over down an embankment 15 feet high and Mr. Reilly was thrown out and struck with a great force by the fender. Despite every effort to save him he became steadily weaker and passed away less than 32 hours after the accident happened. Deceased was born and reared on the homestead at Reilly's Lake, Hennepin Co., where he resided at the time of his death. He had attained the age of 58 years on May 17th last. Mr. Reilly was twice married, his first marriage, to Miss Anna O'Dowd of Eagle Creek taking place in June, 1890. Her death occurred in April, 1902 and on Nov. 19, 1907, he was married to Miss Anna Teeling of Merriam Jct. Besides his wife he leaves 4 children, Rose of Mpls. and George of Hopkins by the first marriage and two daughters, Frances and Marjorie, by his second marriage. there are also two grandchildren. Mr. Reilly was one of best known farmer residents and the news of his tragic death was everywhere received with expressions of sorrow. His sudden taking away is a grievous blow to his bereaved wife and children and the sympathy of the community goes out to them in their affliction. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Mary's church and was one of the largest ever held there, Rev. Fr. Lee officiated and interment was in the upper Catholic cemetery. The Catholic Order of the Foresters of which the deceased was a member attended the services in a body. Relatives from other points in attendance at the funeral were Messrs. and Mesdames John Geiser and John Mason of Deephaven; Mr. and Mrs. John Kane, Miss Rose Reilly of Mpls. and Mrs. Richard Cotton of St. Paul. August 9, 1894 Shakopee Argus DIED: O'Reilly- On Saturday, August 4, 1894, Mrs. Frank O'Reilly, of valvular disease of the heart, aged forty-one years. The funeral took place Monday from St. Mary's church and was attended by a large number of friends of the deceased. Here's the one on how Arthur O'Reilly was burned. Sept. 6, 1894 Shakopee Argus A sad accident, which cost the life of the little two-year old son of Frank O'Reilly, occurred last Tuesday morning at the home of John Geiser, at Chanhassen. After the death of his mother some weeks ago the little fellow was taken into the home of his uncle, Mr. Geiser, to be brought up. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Geiser drove to Excelsior, leaving the child in the care of their daughters. In some way, while alone for a short time in the upper room, the boy got hold of a few matches and a pipe and, child-fashion, tried to light it. His clothing caught fire and before it could be extinguished he was so severely burned that he died the next day. The funeral takes place from St. Mary's church tomorrow morning. Here's some information I got from Betty Dols in Shakopee, they're doing a book of the cemeteries of Scott Co. This is verbatim on what she wrote; There is one more from St. Mark's church records for which there is no gravestone. Riley, Maria Anna, d.4 Nov 1861, daughter of Mathias & Elizabeth. (Probably the old cemetery by the racetrack) My Comment: This is probably one of the infants that died at birth. The other was a boy which I have no record of. Also I did some searching of Census records of 1860 and found a Lucy (age 4) and Edward Riley (age 3) living at the Matthew Reilly household. I have no idea what relationship they are to Matt & Elizabeth Reilly. The only other thing it showed was James (age 1) as a son. Sept 29, 1886 Shakopee Courier Died at his home near Riley's Lake in Hennepin Co., PATRICK RILEY, father of Mathew Riley, on Monday morning, Sept. 27th, age 89 years. He had been feeble for some months past. Was well known as one of the oldest settlers in this section, coming here in 1854. The funeral occurs today from St. Mary's church. Sept. 30, 1886 Scott Co. Argus Died: On Monday, the 26th inst., of old age, Mr. PATRICK RILEY, aged 90 years. Mr. Riley was born in the County Leitrum, Ireland in 1796. in 1847 he emigrated to America, settling in Lowell, Mass., where he resided until 1854, when he came to Minnesota, locating at Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, on the shores of the beautiful lake that bears his name. He pre-empted a claim of 160 acres which continued to be his residence up to the time of his death. Nov 19, 1891 Shakopee Courier Died in Chanhassen at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geiser, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 1891, Mrs. ANN O'REILLY the aged mother of Francis Reilly of Eagle Creek, she being 78 years old: was sick since last June. The funeral took place from St. Mary's. Nov 26, 1891 Chaska Valley Herald Died- In Chanhassen at the residence of her daughter Mrs. John Geiser, on Thursday, Nov 12th, 1891, Mrs. Ann O'Reilly, aged 78 years. Deceased has been sick since last June and account of old age and infirmity her death was not unexpected. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church, Shakopee and was largely attended by relatives and neighbors. She was a lady greatly respected by all her acquaintances. Feb 14, 1908 Scott Co. Argus Mrs. Mathew Reilly, a pioneer resident of Hennepin Co., died at her home at Reilly's Lake, Eden Prairie, Feb. 8, 1908, of general debility. She had been failing slowly in health for the past six years, during which she had a number of serious illnesses, but always rallied sufficiently to enable her to be about until two weeks ago. At that time she was attacked by La Grippe which proved too much for her feeble constitution to withstand and she gradually wasted away until death came to relieve her, Saturday morning at 4 o'clock. Elizabeth Heslan was born in 1826 in County Leitrum, Ireland, where she grew to womanhood. In 1850 she emigrated to America and spent 8 years at Providence, R.I. In the spring of 1858 she came to Shakopee with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John McGovern and in July of the same year was united in marriage to Matthew Reilly of Eden Prairie where they have since resided on their farm at Reilly's Lake. Five children were born to them, a son and a daughter dying in infancy. In Nov., 1900, a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Peters died and in April, 1902 Mrs. Elizabeth Neidenfuehr died. Devoted to her family and especially so where her children were concerned, these deaths in rapid succession were blow she never fully recovered and her decline dates from that time. Mrs. Reilly was a kind neighbor and friend, a woman greatly esteemed for her many excellent qualities and she leaves a large circle of friends to mourn the loss of one beloved. Surviving are her husband, who at present is very ill and her son James F. Reilly. The remains were brought here for interment and the funeral took place Monday morning, at 9 o'clock, from St. Mary's church of which she had been a member during the fifty years of her residence in Minnesota. Rev. Fr. R. Lee conducted the services and a large attendance testified to the esteem with which the deceased was regarded. Interment was in the upper Catholic cemetery. Oct 4, 1912 Scott Co. Argus Mathew Reilly, a pioneer settler of Eden Prairie, died at his home Wednesday evening at 11:30 o'clock of old age infirmities. he had been ailing for some time past and had been confined to his bed for three weeks so that death came not unexpectedly. Mr. Reilly was one of the best known farmers in this vicinity and was a highly respected as a man of industrious habits and strict integrity. He was born in County Leitrum, Ireland, in April, 1828 and spent his boyhood there. In 1845 he emigrated to America landing in Boston. Seven years later he came to St. Paul and ran a public ferry at Fort Snelling for two seasons. He spent the next 2 years at St. Cloud and other points with a view of looking up a location and finally settled at Eden Prairie in 1854 where he has continued to reside. he was the first settler on the picturesque little lake which bears his name. His marriage took place in 1858 to Elizabeth Heslan who preceded him to the grave in Feb., 1908. Five children were born to them, only one, James F., at the homestead, surviving. Mr. Reilly leaves a brother, William Reilly of Shakopee and one sister, Mrs. John Geiser of Deephaven. He was a faithful attendant at St. Mary's church from which the funeral will be held at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning with the services at home at 8:30 o'clock. Interment will be at the upper Catholic cemetery. May 21, 1885 Scott Co. Argus Married in Hennepin Co.: William Reilly and Maggie Glenn. June 1, 1893 Chaska Valley Herald We deeply to have to announce the death of Bernard Mohrbacher, the well known and greatly respected merchant of Chanhassen, which occurred on Sunday, May 28. We have no particulars at hand, but learn that he contacted a cold last winter, which he let run along until it developed into quick consumption. He consulted medical skill at St. Paul, but it was to late. For the last month he has been failing rapidly and the end came Sunday. Deceased was a genial gentleman, greatly respected by the entire community and his death will leave a void that will be hard to fill. He leaves a wife and two small children, who have the condolence of all in their irreparable loss. Feb. 24, 1944 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Funeral services for the late William Edward Reilly, 85, who died at his home here at 6 a.m. last Wednesday morning, were conducted by the very Rev. Dean M. Savs at St. Mark's church at nine o'clock, Saturday. Burial was in St. Mark's cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews, Roman Luce, Edwin Luce, Harry Hein, Math Hein, Lawrance Monnens and Walter Monnens. Two grandsons of the deceased served at the requiem mass; they were Billy and Eugene Reilly, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reilly of Medicine lake. Mr. Reilly had been critically ill for three weeks. Death was attributed to the infirmities of old age. William Edward Reilly, a resident of Shakopee for 40 years, was born on a farm bordering Reilly's lake in Eden Prairie township, Aug. 24, 1858. He spent his childhood and grew to maturity there and on Jan. 14, 1896 he was married to Anna Mohrbacher in a ceremony performed in Chanhassen. For 8 years following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Reilly lived in Chanhassen and in 1904 moved to Shakopee, where they spent the remainder of their lives together. Mr. Reilly was a kindly, jovial man possessed of a ready sense of humor that endeared him to everyone who knew him. He had many friends who held him in high regard and like the members of his immediate family are deeply grieved at his passing. Surviving Mr. Reilly are his widow, four sons and two daughters. Frank H. Reilly, Mpls.; Lawrence Reilly, Seattle, Wash.; Herbert Reilly, Shakopee; Staff Sgt. Robert Reilly, Hawaii; Mrs. Henry Furst, Mpls. and Mrs. John Thole, St. Paul. A son Edward, preceded his father in death in 1932. In addition to his widow and children Mr. Reilly is survived by 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. All of the children, with the exception of Robert, attended the last rites for their father. Among the relatives and friends from out of town present at the funeral, were Mrs. Fred Luce, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Rauch, George Reilly, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reilly, Eugene Reilly, Mrs. Paul Weiss, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Cotton, Clarence Luce, Mrs. Lawrence Lenzmeier, Miss Clara Luce, St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. John Hein, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hein, Alois Hein, Mr. and Mrs. M. Donahue, Mrs. Robert Reilly, Tom Long, John Nickolson, Ray Ryan and Hugh Conners, Mpls. Frank Geiser and Herbert Eder, Chaska; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Monnens, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Monnens, Henry Hein, Mr. and Mrs. George Cates, Prior lake; Mrs. Regina Unze, Eagle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Roman Luce, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Luce, Mr. and Mrs. George Geis, and Mrs. Elizabeth Luce, Marystown. Nov. 5, 1964 Shakopee Valley News Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. last Saturday at St. Mark's Catholic church for Mrs. Anna Reilly, 94, resident of Shakopee for 60 years, who died at 3:30 p.m. last Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Milton rest home in St. Paul, following an illness of 2 years. Pall bearers were grandchildren, Eugene Reilly, Thomas Reilly, John Thole, James Reilly, Donald Reilly and Richard Furst. Interment was in St. Mark's cemetery. Cavanaugh Funeral Home of Shakopee was in charge of arrangements. The deceased, daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth Hein, born April 9, 1870 at Chanhassen, was one the areas oldest living residents. She attended school at Chanhassen and came to Shakopee in 1904. Her husband preceded her in death 1914, as did two sons, Edward in 1932 and Herbert in 1950. Surviving are three other sons, Frank of Mpls.; Robert of St. Paul; Lawrance of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. John Thole of St. Paul and Mrs. Henry Furst of Mpls. and 23 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. My Comment: (There are two mistakes in this obit., first her maiden name was probably Hein and second was her husband died in 1944, not 1914) Nov. 9, 1899 Chaska Valley herald Our Merchant Mr. Reilly is doing business in Mpls. Aug. 29, 1901 Chaska Valley Herald Wm. Reilly has moved into Frank Geiser's old place and Leo Dresen moved into Reilly's store. April 30, 1903 Chaska Valley Herald Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reilly and Family who have been residents of our village for the last ten years, took their departure this week for Shakopee where Mr. Reilly has found employment in the stove factory. Our Village thus loses one of their best families as Mr. and Mrs. Reilly were prominent in society circles and always popular with all. They leave with the best wishes of all our people, who wish them abundant prosperity in their new home. June 11, 1931 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Three youths riding in an antiquated sedan driven by Robert Reilly crashed into a new Chrysler sedan parked well off the roadway in front of the Dr. S.L. Murphy residence at 537 E. Fourth St., at 8:30 Sunday night. The Chrysler, owned by John Hirsher, was purchased three weeks ago. There were no occupants in this car, they were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Murphy. In the Reilly car with the youthful owner, who said he was past 16, were Arthur Thole and Herbert Menden. Several witnesses said they saw the Reilly car speeding east on Fourth street, thunder and bound over the Milwaukee track in an effort to pass, on the left side, another car speeding in the same direction. It seemed but a split second, they said, when a severe crash and a cloud of dust centered in front of the Murphy residence. The Reilly car, completely turned in it's direction and lying on it's right side had smashed into the left side of the Chrysler, pushing it, though its brakes were locked, to an acute angle from it's former east west position. In the impact the older vehicle was demolished, but two of the boys crept through the windows and a third down the top unhurt. The Hirsher car sustained a left front wheel, ruined tire and tube, twisted front axle, three battered fenders, two battered thresholds, a dented door, one door handle torn away and both bumpers badly damaged. The damage was estimated at $300. From the Reilly car rolled 2 quart bottles, containing a yellowish-brown liquid stirred to a froth. A third bottle was broken in the crash. Officer Kelly, summoned to the scene, took the boys into custody together with the bottles. Officials said Monday morning that the bottles contained home brew. When questioned regarding the accident Monday morning, the boys said they thought the wheel came off the car before the crash. Reilly said he was the owner of the car and that it had been given to him by a brother. He also said he had no insurance on the car and had just enough money, $12.50, to pay for the license. March 26, 1891 Scott Co. Argus J.A. Dean is going to move into Mrs. Reilly's house July 21, 1891 Chaska Valley Herald (Chanhassen Column) Mr. Wm. Riley of St. Paul visited his mother on account of sickness. My comment: She died in Nov. of that year, apparently he lived in St. Paul before he came to Chanhassen. April 26, 1900 Scott Co. Argus John A. Dean has bought the Wm. Riley farm of 80 acres adjoining his present farm on Riley's lake. My comment: if you look on the land ownership map of 1898 you will see his land next to Wm. Riley's. Oct. 9, 1902 Scott Co. Argus Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Reilly, in Chanhassen, Mrs. Elizabeth Fabr, Age 70. My comment: Her first husband, Adam Hein, must have died and she remarried. After doing some more research I found out that she married Nick Faber, in Feb, 1879. Sept 8, 1892 Chaska Valley Herald Wm. Reilly died at Wahepton, N.D., Aug 24th, aged 18 years. Mr. R., was formerly a citizen of Chanhassen where he was born-on the shores of Reilly's Lake. We did not learn the cause of death. My Comment: This was the son of Francis Reilly. June 11, 1891 Chaska Valley Herald Mrs. B. Mohrbacher presented Barney with a handsome young daughter lately. May 28, 1891 Chaska Valley Herald Mrs. Barney Mohrbacher has opened a new general merchandise store at Chanhassen Station in the old Miller Bro. building. We are informed that she has put in a choice stock of goods and will be pleased to have the citizens of the surrounding country give her a call, believing that she can satisfy them in every respect. Farm produce taken in exchange for goods. April 27, 1861 Scott Co. Democrat COOL.---Golden, one of the chaps who tore down the American flag on Saturday last, and who had to leave town, met on the other side of the river, with one of the Rieley boys, who made enquiry of him, the news, and why he had that bruise on his face. He said that the Union men and Secessionists had one of the d--ndest fights yesterday, in Shakopee, that some fellows tore down the American flag, and got a thundering thrashing---that, while he was helping the Union man, he was struck with a sledge on the side of the head, which made the bruise. Good joke on the sledge! May 31, 1862 Shakopee Argus Fishing is all the rage in this burg now-a-days, among both sex. This afternoon a party of ladies returned from Riley's lake, and we should judge from what we seen, they had caught right smart of the finny tribe. Good for the ladies, go ahead it is good healthy pastime, and sport ain't no name for it. March 16,1967 Shakopee Valley News Rites for Rosalia M. Reilly, 74, were held at 9:30 a.m. yesterday (Wednesday), March 15, at St. Mark's Catholic church in Shakopee, internment was in St. Mark's cemetery. The Phillip Funeral Home of Shakopee was in charge of arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Quentin, Gilbert and Myron McColl, William Smith and Owen and Warren Paukner. Mrs. Reilly, the former Rosalia M. Paukner, was born Sept 4, 1892. Her parents, the last Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paukner lived in the Shakopee area. In Sept 12, 1912, she was married to George F. Reilly at St. Marks Catholic Church in Shakopee. Five children survive, Mrs. Leo (Vivian) Smith of Richfield, Mrs. Val (Verdell) Lavrouhin of West Covina, Cailf., George Reilly of Buffalo, Mn, Mrs. Bernard (Valaria) Staley of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. James (Virginia) Musselman of Hawthorne, Calif. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Hogquist of Duluth and Mrs. Robert McColl of Savage and two brothers, Michael Paukner of Duluth and Edmund Paukners of Bloomington. Scott County Argus- Nov. 30, 1900 Died - Peters -- At Plymouth, Hennepin County, Monday, Nov. 19,1900, of pulmonary tuberculosis, Mrs. M.E. Peters, aged 36 years. Mrs. Peters was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Reilly of Eden Prairie.. Maggie Reilly was born July 22, 1864, at Eden Prairie, where she lived with her parents until the age of 25 years. On Nov. 11, 1889, she was united in marriage with Dennis Peters of Excelsior, where they lived for 2 years on the old Peters farm, 1 miles south of town. In the fall of 1891 they moved to their present home at Plymouth where they have since lived. Mrs. Peters' sickness dates back to March, 1893, when she began to fail. Mr. Peters spared nothing in regard to medical aid. They tried the best physicians in Mpls., but they could not help her. In the fall of 1896 the doctors advised her to take a trip to the coast. Accompanied by her husband she went to Texas, where they remained a short time with relatives. From there they went to New Mexico and thence to Los Angeles, Cal., where they remained for the winter, returning home late in spring. The climate of California seemed to help her slightly, but did not effect a cure. Mrs. Peters bore her long years of suffering with patience and Christian fortitude surpassed by none; always hoping to get better if it was God's will; but if it was his will to take her she was satisfied and ready to go. She leaves to mourn her loss, a kind and loving husband, her father and mother, one brother, James Reilly of Eden Prairie, and one sister, Mrs. J.V. Neidenfuehr, of Webster, South Dakota. The funeral took place last Thursday at ten o'clock from St. Mary's church. Rev. Fr. O'Conner officiating. Margaret Glynn On May 14, 1885, Margaret Glynn[33] applied for a license in Scott County to marry William E. Reilly of Hennepin County. No record of the actual ceremony was entered into the Scott County records[34] but a newspaper report does exist. We do not know how the couple met, but a Saint Mary's baptismal record suggests that they had known each other for some time. On February 20, 1881, Margaret Glynn was the sponsor for a baptism of a Margaret Magdalene Reilly, which could have easily been her future niece by marriage. Tragically, Margaret died in 1893 at the age of 36 and was buried on September 14, 1893 in Calvary Cemetery, the first of six Glynns to be buried adjacently in the cemetery. Her cause or place of death is unknown. It is also not known if she mothered any children.