Jan 3, 1913 Shakopee Tribune Died: RICHARD - At his home in Eden Prairie, Thursday morning, Dec. 26th, at 9:30 A.M., David Richard aged 72 years. The deceased was born Jan. 17, 1840 in Stark Co., Ohio, where he spent his boyhood days. In 1862 he enlisted in Company B, 104th Ohio regiment, serving until the close of the war, being a member of General Sherman's troop in his "March to the Sea." On April 28, 1867 he was married to Miss Anna Hoover of Stark Co., Ohio, where they resided until the fall of the same year, when they journeyed to Eden Prairie, residing there ever since, with the exception of three years spent in Shakopee. Five children were born to bless this union, one dying in infancy. Surviving him are his widow, two daughters, Mesdames E.S. Dow of Appleton, Minn. and H.H France of Gackle, N.D. and two sons, Wilbert and David of Eden Prairie. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29th, from the Methodist church at Eden Prairie. The remains were laid to rest in Valley Cemetery at Shakopee. Jan 3, 1913 Shakopee Argus David Richard, Old Resident of Eden Prairie Expires while seated at Breakfast Table. The death of David Richard, a respected resident of Eden Prairie, occurred suddenly of heart failure, Dec 26th, at 9:30 o'clock while he was seated at the breakfast table in his home. Mr. Richard had been troubled with the malady for a year past but had been feeling better for a few days preceding his death and his sudden taking away was a shock to his family and friends. May 15, 1924 Shakopee Tribune The death of Mrs. Anna Reichard, for many years a well-known and respected resident of this vicinity, occurred at her farm home in Eden Prairie last Saturday morning, May 10 at 10:30 o'clock. Her death, which was due to complications incident to old age, terminated a lingering illness covering a period of more than three years. Deceased, whose maiden name was Anna Hoover, was born in Randolph Township, Portage Co., Iowa on April 5, 1850 and had reached the advanced age of 74 years at the time of her death. When five years old she moved with her parents to Hartsville, Ohio, where she grew to womanhood and became the bride of David Reichard on April 28, 1867. The couple came to Eden Prairie immediately after their marriage where they have resided ever since with the exception of four years during which time they lived in Shakopee. Mr. and Mrs. Reichard were parents of five children, one of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. E.S. Dow of Appleton, Minn., Mrs. H.H. France of Gackle, N.D., Wilbert L. Reichard of Eden Prairie and David W. Reichard who lived with his mother on the farm near Eden Prairie until the time of her death. She also leaves to mourn her death one brother, D.D. Hoover of Appleton, Minn. and three sisters, Mrs. F. Schwartz of Hartsville, Ohio, Mrs. Almyra Harsh of Peabody, Kansas and Mrs. Susan Wise of Appleton, Minn.; six grand-children and three great grand-children. Funeral services were conducted at the house at 1:30 o'clock and at the Eden Prairie Methodist church at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Stocking of Eden Prairie officiating. The remains were then brought to Shakopee where they were laid to rest in the Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Tessmer, Wm. Werner, Jos. Feldman, Wm. Sass, Wm. Geisler and Reinhard Dorn, friends of the Reichard family who reside in the vicinity of Eden Prairie. The Tribune joins the many friends of the family in this city in extending sympathy. March 31, 1932 Shakopee Argus-Tribune The community of Eden Prairie was shocked Monday morning at 8:30 in the sudden passing of a well known resident and neighbor when Wilbert Richard was called quickly and peaceably to his reward by the Great Maker of us all. Wilbert Luvern Richard was born in the City of Shakopee on April 12, 1874, the third child of David and Anna Richard. When he was a year old he, accompanied by his parents, moved to Eden Prairie, where he has resided ever since, living with his parents until 32 years of age when he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Dorn of Lydia on Sept. 26, 1907. Three children were born to this union, Irene Louise, the oldest, Walter Raymond and William Lavern, the latter two preceded him to the grave in infancy. Mr. Richard never was sick until about a year ago when he contacted pernicious anemia. About three months ago he suffered a heart attack after which he remained in bed until his death. Deceased was a kind, good-hearted man, honest and true in every movement of his life and his passing is felt by all his relatives and friends who knew him. Slow to anger, deceased had many friends who admired and loved him and who came in great numbers to pay their last tributes to the departed. Their many floral tributes and services bespoke the high regard in which Mr. Richard was held. His greatest past times were with his faithful dog and his gun when would tramp the fields or go fishing on a nearby lake, where he spent many happy hours in this manner when not engaged in the regular duties of his farm. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon and from the M.E. church at 2:30 where the funeral procession accompanied the last remains to Valley cemetery. Rev. Frank Harron district supt. of Mpls., preached the funeral services. Six neighbors acted as pallbearers, namely, Charles Zimmerman, William Schmidel, Henry Tessmer, Paul Vogel, Joseph Feldman and John Rogers. Mr. Richard is survived by his widow, one daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shanus, a sister, Mrs. E.S. Dow (Jennie Richard), of Appleton, one brother, David Richard of Eden Prairie, many family relatives, nieces and nephews. Mr. Richard's other sister, Mrs. H.H. France, preceded him to the grave in Feb. Oct 1, 1953 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Mrs Elizabeth Rogers, 68, long a resident of Eden Prairie, died at St. Francis hospital here at 4:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 23. She had been in failing health for several months and was taken to the hospital five months previous to her death. The funeral was held from the Phillip Funeral home and services were conducted by Rev. H.A. Ofstie at Eden Prairie Methodist church at 2 p.m. Saturday with interment in Valley cemetery, Shakopee. Pallbearers were John Rogers jr., Darrell Zell and Stanley Dressen, grandsons, and Loren Radanke and Leroy Dorn, nephews and Don Schmidel who substituted for another nephew, Orville Dorn, who became ill the day of the funeral. Mrs Everett Moran and Mrs. N.J. Mitchell sang several hymns accompanied by Robert Brown at the piano. Mrs. Rogers, the former Elizabeth Dorn, was born on a farm near Lydia, April 18, 1885. She attended school at Fish lake and grew to young womanhood on her parents farm. It was on Sept. 26, 1907 that she was married to Wilbert Richard. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Richard established their home on a farm in Eden Prairie, where Mr. Richard preceded his wife in death March 28, 1932. Mrs. Rogers continued to make her home on the farm until Nov. 26, 1935 when she was married to John Rogers Sr. of Eden Prairie and the couple moved to his farm in the same community. It was there Mrs. Rogers remained until her final illness. Throughout her life at Eden Prairie Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Methodist church here and was active in the P.T.A. and other organizations to which she devoted much of her time and energy. A kindly and considerate woman, a devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Rogers was held in high regard by everyone who had the good fortune to claim her as a friend. Surviving Mrs. Rogers in addition to her husband are daughter Mrs. Alex Dorenkemper, four stepchildren, Harry Rogers, Mrs. Arthur Dressen, Eden Prairie; R.W. Rogers, Bush lake, and Mrs. Merrill Zell, Center City. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Edward Blume, Spring lake and four brothers, Rinault Dorn, Eden Prairie; Arnold, Otto and August Dorn, Prior lake. Two children and two sisters preceded Mrs. Rogers in death. March 19, 1915 Scott Co. Argus Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morley and children, Mr. and Mrs. Smeidel and children and the Sever Peterson family comprised a number who drove to District No. 14 in Carver Co. Friday to attend a basket social and school entertainment given by the teacher, Miss Emma Smeidel. My comment: Emma Smeidel was Fritz's sister and died in 1917. She taught in the school that's still standing, it's now a house. It's about 1/4 mile west, where 101 and Carver Co. #14 cross, on the County road. Did you know Emma Smeidel? Elaine Jacques said that's where Jerome went to grade school. April 5, 1901 Shakopee Tribune David Richard of Eden Prairie will build a new brick house this spring, the main portion to be 28 by 33 feet in size, a story and a half high, with an ell 13 by 16 feet in size. Wm. Hameyer has the contract for the brick work and G. Neidenfuehr will do the carpenter work. Oct 17, 1901 Scott Co. Argus Mr. and Mrs. David Richard gave a house warming Oct. 6, at which a large number of young people were present. March 17, 1927 Shakopee Argus-Tribune The roads are in a very poor condition lately. Because of this fact, Eden Prairie school children had a holiday Friday while Fred Smidell and Irene Richard have been driving their cars to Hopkins last week as the bus is unsafe. Oct 14, 1929 Shakopee Argus-Tribune The Argus-Tribune has engaged Miss Irene Richards as it's news correspondent for the Eden Prairie community. Miss Richards has had considerable experience as a news gatherer and is a real live wire reporter and the Argus-Tribune considers itself fortunate in having secured her services for the Eden Prairie territory, one of the best townships in Hennepin Co. Her first contribution of weekly news items appear in this issue. Prairie Folks, whenever you have any news items, please give them to Miss Richards. My Comment: Here's a couple of items you wrote in your first column. George Good and Arthur Dorn started real early to keep the season open. They encountered a nice, beautiful black skunk and as a result both boys are hanging on the clothes line this morning. A new bridge is being constructed between Hennepin and Carver counties. Traffic will be resumed by the first of next week it is expected. Nov. 14, 1929 Shakopee Argus-Tribune The Hennepin-Carver county line bridge is finally completed and opened for traffic. The new bridge is a trifle longer and a bit higher than the old one. Sept 28, 1900 Shakopee Tribune First place: Home made soap, Shakopee street fair, Mrs. D. Richard. Sunflower seeds, 1st place Wilbert Richard, 2nd place, D. Richard. Green peas, 1st place, D. Richard. Apples, best collection, 1st place, D. Richard. David Richard, whose fame as a small fruit grower is not confined to his home township nor to Shakopee, was in town Tuesday disposing of 20 lb. baskets of Rogers grapes. Mr. Richard takes a pardonable pride in the fact that he has taken first prize on apples at every street fair held in Shakopee. The Wealthy is his favorite kind and has won him the prize for 4 consecutive years. July 21, 1886 Shakopee Courier Mr. D. Richard has an estray fox boarding with him and hopes the owner will come and claim him at once or he will not have any turkeys left for Thanksgiving. May 23, 1890 Shakopee Courier -We learn from David Richard of Eden Prairie, that he was obliged to sow his winter wheat fields over with oats, the wheat being ruined by dry weather and that many others there-away did the same.