Dec 3, 1909 Scott Co. Argus Albert Schmeidel, aged 22 years, of Portland, Ore., was accidently killed while at work in the later city. The remains were brought here for burial and the funeral took place Monday morning at ten o'clock from the M.E. church, Rev. Mr. Walker officiating. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schmeidel of Eden Prairie. The family have the sympathy of friends in there bereavement. Feb 14,1908 Scott Co. Argus Wm. Schmidl, Jr.; returned Wednesday from a trip to Wisconsin where he went to consult the healer, John Thill, for rheumatism. June 13, 1913 Scott Co. Argus Miss Emma Smeidel was numbered among the graduates of Hopkins high school last week. March 5, l926 Scott Co. Argus Miss Agnes Schmidel was buried in Eden Prairie, Feb. 20th. Agnes Lucille died at the home of her parents, aged 39. She attended the Glen Lake grade school, belonged to Deephaven Congregational Presp. church and spent most of her fife at her home in Eden Prairie. She had been in fazing health the last 6 mos. Rev. George Butters, pastor of the Eden Prairie Methodist church had charge of the services Saturday afternoon. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. There are three brothers and two sisters, Frank, Fredrick, Billy and Ella of this place and Mrs. William Targaret, (Julia Schmidel) of Mpls. June 29, 1917 Scott Co. Argus The death of Emma A. Smidell occurred at her home in Eden Prairie, June 21st, 1917, after an illness of two years. Deceased was born May 2nd, 1895, at Eden Prairie. After finishing the 8th grade in the local school she attuned Hopkins high school where she graduated in 1915. (wrong date, 1913). She then began teaching but fin the second year was compelled to give up her work on account of failing health. The best of medical aid was sought but proved of no avail. She leaves to mourn her loss her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smidell, three brothers and three sisters, namely Frank of Hopkins, William of Montana, Frederick, Agnes, Julia, and Ella at home. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the M.E. church, Rev. Hr. Munson officiating. Interment was in the Eden Prairie cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest ever held here and a wealth of floral tributes testified to the regards of the friends. The sympathy of the community is extend to the sorrowing family in their loss. March 12, 1891 Scott Co. Argus Your father ran for one of the township supervisors, sorry to say he lost. The results, W.L. Mlddleton 64 votes, Wm. Schmidell 46 votes. Dec 12, 1913 Scott Co. Argus Miss Emma Sm1dell returned Saturday from Cass Co., where she completed a successful term of teaching . She will return after the winter Vacation to teach the next term. March 29, 1912 Scott Co. Argus Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmidell of Hopkins were visitors at Wm. Schmidel's. March 1, 1934 Shakopee Argus-Tribune A fire starting by a spark falling on the roof at the William Schmidel home last week caused considerable damage before it was extinguished Part of the upstairs was burned, some clothing and a large part of the roof. The family was home at the time and was able to check the blaze themselves. WILLIAM SCHMIDELL Oct 19,1944 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Funeral services for the late William Schmidell, 86, were conducted at the Eden Prairie Methodist church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. Charles Hamrin, former pastor there, the Rev. H.A. Ofstie, pastor, and the Rev. Joseph Havlik, pastor of the John Hus Presbyterian church of Hopkins, officiated at eh service. Burial was in the Eden Prairie cemetery. Mr. Schmidell, a charter member of the John Hus Presbyterian church, had lived on a farm near Hopkins before moving to Eden Prairie. Surviving are two sons, Frank of Eden Prairie and Fred of Dayton, Ohio, and two daughters, Mrs. William Targgart, Hartford, Conn.; and Mrs. James Nesbitt, Bloomington. A brother and a sister, both in Calif., five grandchildren and one great grandchild, also survive. Among those who came from a distance to attend the last rites for the beloved man were Mr. and Mrs. William Targgart , Hartford; Fred Schmidel, Dayton; Pfc. Harold Schmidel, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Mrs. Don Schmidel, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dorn, St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs James Nesbitt, Bloomington. BURIAL FRIDAY FOR PIONEER OF EDEN PRAIRIE Oct 19, 1944 Hennepln Co. Review Rev. H.A. Ofstie, pastor of Eden Prairie Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Havilk of Hopkins, officiated at the funeral of William Schmidell, prominent pioneer in the Eden Prairie area, Friday afternoon. Pallbearers were John Rogers, Will Werner, J.H. Clapperton, Rinault Dorn, Henry Tessemer and A.J. Schmidt. Internment was at the Eden Prairie cemetery. Strobeck-Martinson was 1n charge. Mr. Schmidell in spite of his advanced age was very active and had been up and about until the day of his death. On Saturday of the previous week he had been to the auction, driving his own car there. Sunday and Monday he had complained of feeling slightly ill, but got up tuesday morning, went for a walk and visited with a neighbor. Returning to his room to rest, he is believed to have suffered a heart attack which caused his death. Came From Wisconsin He was born April 14, 1858, 1n Brinkman's Ridge, Wise., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmidel. They had emigrated from Austria with a group of there countrymen shortly before, and when there son, William, was about nine they came to the Hopkins vicinity where many of their fellow immigrants had settled. There they settled on a farm near the Glen Lake sanatorium, latter known as Owens farm. Married Josephine Kucera On June 20, 1884, he was married to Josephine Kucera of Glen Lake and they continued to live there until 1906 when he moved his family to Hopkins while he went west to look over the homesteading prospects. He traveled through the Dakotas, Montana, Oregon, Washington and California, working and sightseeing, and then came back via Texas to tell his family, "Minnesota is the best state of all." In 1907 he moved to a farm in Eden Prairie, a part of which is still owned by his son Frank Schmidel1, with whom he made his home after the death of his wife 1n 1939. Until that time he was active in the operation of the farm. Held Many Offices He was active in all community affairs being the clerk of the school board for about six years, a member of the cemetery board from 1920 to 1938, and treasurer of the Eden Prairie Methodist church from 1924 to 1930. He loved the farm life and was interested in all growing things. He planted many trees and shrubs as well as the farm crops and berries. He knew the wild animals and birds and loved the lake and hills of this vicinity. His eyesight was still good and he read widely and each week wrote a letter to each of his children who were away from here. He is survived by one brother, Daniel Schmidel of Van Nuys, Calif., one sister, Mrs. Julia Hullsiek of Santa Anna, Calif., two daughters, Mrs. James Nesbitt of Bloomington, and Mrs. Julia Targgart of Hartford, Conn., and two sons, Frank of Eden Prairie and Frederick of Dayton, Ohio. All the children were here for the services. FUNERAL SUNDAY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PIONEER, AGE 72 Mrs. Josephine Schmidel Passes Away of Heart Attack In Her Sleep Wednesday March 23,1939 Hennepin Co. Review Mrs. Josephine Schmidel, 72, beloved pioneer of Eden Prairie, died Wednesday, March 15, at her home there. Her death came at 10:30 p.m. as the result of a heart attack while she slept, and was entirely unexpected, as she had been active until the day she died in spite of her advanced age. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at her home and at the Eden Prairie Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. Howard Adams, assisted by Rev. Joseph Havllk, pastor of the Deephaven Presbyterian church. Throngs of friends testified to their love and respect for Mrs. Schmidel by attending the funeral services. Music was provided by Mrs. Sherman Mitchell of Eden Prairie, William Shock of St. Paul, and a Quartet from the Eden Prairie church choir. Mr. Schock sang the beautiful hymns "Abide With Me," and "Nearer My God to Thee" at the home service and "Going Home," Dvorak's inspiring spiritual, at the church. Pallbearers Pallbearers at the funeral were John Rogers, Nelson Mitchell, Rinault Dorn, A.J. Schmidt, William Werner and Henry Tessmer, all close friends and neighbors of Mrs. Schmidel. The deceased was buried at the Eden Prairie Methodist church cemetery. Mrs Schmidel 1s survived by her husband, William; two daughters, Mrs. J.S. Nesbitt of Bloomington and Mrs. W. H. Targgart of Hartford, Connecticut; two sons, Frank of Hopkins and Fred of Mpls.; five grandchildren, Harold and Donald Schmidel and Huddleston, John and Douglas Targgart; two sisters Mrs. Anna Kurtz of Hopkins and Mrs. Emily Bren of Angus, M1nn.; and two brothers, John and Fred Kucera of Glen Lake. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Agnes and Emma; and three sons, Albert, Charles and William, Jr. Born In Prague Mrs. Schmidel was born in Prague, Bohemia on November 25, 1867. When she was three years old she came to America with her parents, and settled with them in Eden Prairie township. In 1882 the family moved to Glen Lake, where the deceased was married to William Schmidel on June 11, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidel made their home in Glen Lake until 1906, when they moved to Hopkins. In 1907 they moved to Eden Prairie, where they have resided since then. MRS. WILLIAM SCHMIDEL March 23, 1939 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Mrs. William Schmidell, a resident of Eden Prairie for the last 32 years, died in her sleep Wednesday night. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the house, in Eden Prairie, and services were conducted at the Eden Prairie Methodist church. The Rev. Howard Adams and the Rev. Havlik of the Bohemian Presbyterian church, officiated. Burial was in the Eden Prairie cemetery. Pallbearers were Nelson Mitchell, John Rogers, Rinault Dorn, A.J. Schmidt, Henry Tessmer and William Werner. A solo, "Going Home," was sung by a relative of Mrs. Schmidel, the other music being furnished by the choir. Mrs. Schmidel was born in Prague, Bohemia, November 25, 1867. When three years old she came to Eden Prairie with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kucera. On June 11,1884, Miss Kucera was married to William Schmidel. They lived at Glen Lake for several years and then sold their land on which the sanitorium now stands. In 1907, they moved to Eden Prairie, where Mrs. Schmidel has since resided. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Agnes and Emma, and three sons, Albert, William and Charles. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Frank of Hopkins, and Fred of Mpls., and two daughters, Ella Nesbitt, of Bloomington, and Julia Taggart, of Hartford, Conn. Two sisters, Anna Kurtz of Hopkins, and Emily Bren of Tabor, Minn. and two Brothers, John and Fred, and five grandchildren also survive. WILLIAM H. SCHMIDEL Jan 20,1938 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Funeral services for William H. Schmidel, 47, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidel, Eden Prairie, were conducted by the Rev. Howard Adams at the Eden Prairie Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Schmidel died last Thursday morning of a heart attack at Swedish hospital, Minneapolis. He had been in ill health for the past several years. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Frank of Hopkins, and Frederick of Mpls.; and two sisters, Mrs. J.S. Nesbitt, Bloomington, and Mrs. W.H. Taggart, Fargo, N.D. Two sisters and two brothers preceded Mr. Schmidel in Death. They were Agnes, Emma, Albert and Charles. Born July 17,1890 at Eden Prairie, William Schmidel spent his childhood there and attended school at Glen Lake and Hopkins. For a time he attended the University Farm school where he took courses in agriculture and mechanical engineering. During the World War he was located at Astoria, Oregon, where he was engaged in ship building. His principal occupation was painting. SCHMIDEL, EDEN PRAIRIE, BURIED Jan 20, 1938 Hennepin Co. Review Funeral services for William Harvey Schmidel, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidel were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Eden Prairie Methodist church. Mr. Schmidel died Thursday morning at the Swedish hospital, Minneapolis, of a heart attack. He had been in poor health the last few years. Born July 17, 1890 in Eden Prairie, he attended the Glen Lake and Hopkins elementary schools and later took a course at the agricultural school at the University and also a mechanical engineering course. During the war he was located at Astoria, Oregon, where he was engaged in ship building. His main occupation was house painting. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Frank, Hopkins and Frederick, Mpls.; two sisters, Mrs J.S. Nesbitt, Bloomington and Mrs. W.H. Taggart, Fargo, N.D. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, Agnes, Emma, Albert and Charlie. Rev. Howard Adams officiated at the services and burial was at the Eden Prairie cemetery. GOLDEN WEDDING June 14, 1934 Shakopee Argus-Tribune Many friends and relatives paid their respects to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schmidel of Eden Prairie, life long residents of Minnesota who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday at their home. A family dinner was served at noon to members of the immediate family and a afternoon luncheon during the course of the afternoon. Table decorations were in yellow and white with a large bowel of yellow and white roses in the center of the table with yellow candles at both ends served on white damask linen. Mr. Schmidel was born at La Crosse, Wis. April 14, 1858, coming to Minnesota when a young man and where he remained for the rest of his life. His bride, Josephine Kuchera was born at Prague, Bohemia, Nov. 18, 1866 coming to this country when a child of six weeks old. Her parents settled near Glen Lake where they spent their entire life. On June 11, 1884 they were united in holy matrimony at Excelsior by Rev. J.L. Cory. The bride was attended by Mr. Schmidels sister, Mrs. J.L. Hullseck now residing at Santa Anna, California, and the groom by Joseph Kuchera, a brother of the bride who until his death last year resided in Glen Lake. Mr. Schmidel demonstrated throughout the day how on his wedding day he hoed potatoes in the forenoon and in the afternoon driving to Excelsior with a wagon from Glen Lake where thy were married. Following the wedding ceremony a bridal supper was served at the home of the bride's parents after which the happy young couple began housekeeping immediately in a house still standing near Glen Lake. In 1906 the family sold their farm at Glen Lake and while the family remained here Mr. Schmidel went to Spokane, Washington, with the intentions of establishing a home there. Not finding it satisfactory he returned here and the family moved on the farm now occupied by the A.J. Schmidt family. In 1915 he again sold his farm when the family moved to their present home and where they spent the latter years of their lives. To them were born nine children, Frank Joseph of Hopkins, Frederick Gilbert of Minneapolis, William at home, Ella (Mrs. James Nesbitt) of Bloomington and Julia (Mrs. William Taggart) of Fargo, North Dakota and two daughters, Agnes who died in 1926 and Emma who passed away in 1917; and two sons, Albert, who died in 1909 and Charles in infancy. Guests at the Schmidel home Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmidel and two sons of Hopkins, Frederick of Mpls., Mr. and Mrs. James Nesbitt of Bloomington, and Mr. and Mrs. William Targgart and three sons and Blanche Targgart of Fargo, North Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. William Schoch, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schoch and two daughters all of Saint Paul, and a host of neighbors and friends. Mr. Schoch, a talented singer, offered two selections "Silver Threads Among the Gold," and "When You and I Were Young, Maggie." The community joins with the many friends and relatives in extending hearty congratulations to the happy couple and wishing them many more years of happy wedded life. GOLDEN WEDDING RECALLS EVENTS OF FORMER DAYS William Schmidels of Prairie Feted-Groom hoed Potatoes Before Ceremony at Excelisor Half Century Ago-Friends At Celebration June 14, 1934 Hennepin Co. Review Same article as Shakopee Argus-Tribune above. Jan 24, 1919 Scott Co. Argus Last Saturday evening the young people of the community met with Miss Lizzie Mitchell and Frank Parker to welcome the soldiers who have returned from service, Ray Seek, Ronald Jarrett, Edwin Manchester, Robert Good and William Schmidel. The evening was spent in games and light refreshments were served. Those present from the other places were Miss Jeanette Elliot, George Kingston, Misses Erma Moody and Marie Miller of Minneapolis. May 19, 1927 Hennepin Co. Review Fred Schmeidel, while playing baseball at Wayzata, slipped and injured his ankle. He is staying at his Brother Frank's at Hopkins. Same column Miss Ella Schmeidels classes in Glen Lake, will give a play on Friday, May 20, afternoon and evening. The first grade gives "Spring's Awakening." The second grade will give "Hans and Gretchel." At the Glen Lake school. HOPKINS HIGH TEAM WINS FROM WAYZATA Boys Do Creditable Work in Neighboring Village Score 5 to 0 Last Friday afternoon the local Hi boys journeyed to Wayazata and came through with a shutout and victory, 5 to 0. In the second inning, they scored three runs, when Kroon, Swatosch, and Shimek crossed home plate. Voss added one in the fifth and Kroon a second one in the sixth. Voss on the mound for Hopkins allowed only three scattered hits, while Talbert and Hehl from Wayzata allowed seven hits. Voss was given fine support by his teammates throughout the game. Winter held down first bag very creditably, taking the place of Hamilton, the regular first baseman, whowas out due to a foot infection. Stnidel played his usual active game at short and failed to score a run after a clean hit, netting him a three-bagger,by a broken leg, attempting to slide home in the last inning. The Hopkins boys are showing up very well this spring when one considers that some are playing their first year and the others with but one year's previous experience. Last year Hopkins started off with an inexperienced team. The lineup was as follows in Friday's game: Hopkins Wayzata Kelly ....................C...........................Rice Voss .....................P...........................Hehl, Talbert Winter ...................1st.........................Ice Shimek ...................2nd.........................Steinborn, Hehl Smidel, Shonka............S.S.........................Sepowsky Shonka, Hamilton..........3rd.........................Steinbaum, Stament Swatosch .................RF..........................Halgren Hawlish ..................CF..........................Holmes Kroon ....................LF..........................Stamont 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 enertainment 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. Elaine Jacques said that's where Jerome went to grade school.