H. J. Ammann, Pioneer Business Man Dies on Wednesday
Henry J. Ammann, 67, widely known Kiel manufacturer, long a leader in musical circles, and the first mayor of the city of Kiel, died at his home this week Wednesday shortly after noon. His passing marked the end of a long illness from which there could be no recovery. His passing also takes from Kiel one of her best known and loved sons, a dominant factor in the civic growth of the community.
Born on a farm in the town of Rhine Feb. 8, 1869, he came to Kiel with his parents at the age of two years. His entire remaining life was spent here. Early in life he developed a talent for music, and at the age of 17 organized the Kiel Arion Band, serving as its director and guiding spirit for many years.In 1890, when he was but 21 years old, he bought the August Kurz cigar factory which still exists, and of which he remained the active head until illness forced him to retire over a year ago. His factory from the outset enjoyed great success, and during 1902 turned out a half million cigars.
He was united in marriage with Miss Flora Lindner of this city on Sept. 22, 1892. Three children were born to them, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. L. H. (Norma) Schaar and Mrs. Elmer (Vera) Toepel of this city, and Mrs. Valmer (Carmen) Goltry of Litchfield, Conn. Also surviving him besides his widow are three grandchildren, and a brother, Joseph and a sister, Miss Catherine, both of Los Angeles, Calif.
His prominence in local affairs led his fellow townsmen to choose him as village president in 1901. He served until 1902, and again from 1903 to 1904. In 1920, when Kiel was incorporated as a city, Mr. Ammann was chosen the first mayor. (no newspaper named, April 1936)
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Henry J. Ammann, 67, widely known Kiel manufacturer, long a leader in musical circles, and the first mayor of the city of Kiel, died at his home this week Wednesday shortly after noon. His passing marked the end of a long illness from which there could be no recovery. His passing also takes from Kiel one of her best known and loved sons, a dominant factor in the civic growth of the community.
Born on a farm in the town of Rhine Feb. 8, 1869, he came to Kiel with his parents at the age of two years. His entire remaining life was spent here. Early in life he developed a talent for music, and at the age of 17 organized the Kiel Arion Band, serving as its director and guiding spirit for many years.In 1890, when he was but 21 years old, he bought the August Kurz cigar factory which still exists, and of which he remained the active head until illness forced him to retire over a year ago. His factory from the outset enjoyed great success, and during 1902 turned out a half million cigars.
He was united in marriage with Miss Flora Lindner of this city on Sept. 22, 1892. Three children were born to them, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. L. H. (Norma) Schaar and Mrs. Elmer (Vera) Toepel of this city, and Mrs. Valmer (Carmen) Goltry of Litchfield, Conn. Also surviving him besides his widow are three grandchildren, and a brother, Joseph and a sister, Miss Catherine, both of Los Angeles, Calif.
His prominence in local affairs led his fellow townsmen to choose him as village president in 1901. He served until 1902, and again from 1903 to 1904. In 1920, when Kiel was incorporated as a city, Mr. Ammann was chosen the first mayor. (no newspaper named, April 1936)
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H. J. Ammann, Pioneer Business Man Dies on Wednesday
Henry J. Ammann, 67, widely known Kiel manufacturer, long a leader in musical circles, and the first mayor of the city of Kiel, died at his home this week Wednesday shortly after noon. His passing marked the end of a long illness from which there could be no recovery. His passing also takes from Kiel one of her best known and loved sons, a dominant factor in the civic growth of the community.
Born on a farm in the town of Rhine Feb. 8, 1869, he came to Kiel with his parents at the age of two years. His entire remaining life was spent here. Early in life he developed a talent for music, and at the age of 17 organized the Kiel Arion Band, serving as its director and guiding spirit for many years.In 1890, when he was but 21 years old, he bought the August Kurz cigar factory which still exists, and of which he remained the active head until illness forced him to retire over a year ago. His factory from the outset enjoyed great success, and during 1902 turned out a half million cigars.
He was united in marriage with Miss Flora Lindner of this city on Sept. 22, 1892. Three children were born to them, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. L. H. (Norma) Schaar and Mrs. Elmer (Vera) Toepel of this city, and Mrs. Valmer (Carmen) Goltry of Litchfield, Conn. Also surviving him besides his widow are three grandchildren, and a brother, Joseph and a sister, Miss Catherine, both of Los Angeles, Calif.
His prominence in local affairs led his fellow townsmen to choose him as village president in 1901. He served until 1902, and again from 1903 to 1904. In 1920, when Kiel was incorporated as a city, Mr. Ammann was chosen the first mayor. (no newspaper named, April 1936)
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Henry J. Ammann, 67, widely known Kiel manufacturer, long a leader in musical circles, and the first mayor of the city of Kiel, died at his home this week Wednesday shortly after noon. His passing marked the end of a long illness from which there could be no recovery. His passing also takes from Kiel one of her best known and loved sons, a dominant factor in the civic growth of the community.
Born on a farm in the town of Rhine Feb. 8, 1869, he came to Kiel with his parents at the age of two years. His entire remaining life was spent here. Early in life he developed a talent for music, and at the age of 17 organized the Kiel Arion Band, serving as its director and guiding spirit for many years.In 1890, when he was but 21 years old, he bought the August Kurz cigar factory which still exists, and of which he remained the active head until illness forced him to retire over a year ago. His factory from the outset enjoyed great success, and during 1902 turned out a half million cigars.
He was united in marriage with Miss Flora Lindner of this city on Sept. 22, 1892. Three children were born to them, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. L. H. (Norma) Schaar and Mrs. Elmer (Vera) Toepel of this city, and Mrs. Valmer (Carmen) Goltry of Litchfield, Conn. Also surviving him besides his widow are three grandchildren, and a brother, Joseph and a sister, Miss Catherine, both of Los Angeles, Calif.
His prominence in local affairs led his fellow townsmen to choose him as village president in 1901. He served until 1902, and again from 1903 to 1904. In 1920, when Kiel was incorporated as a city, Mr. Ammann was chosen the first mayor. (no newspaper named, April 1936)
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