Elgin Echo
March 9, 1933
ROBERT PETERS
Robert, son of Alexander and Margaret Peters was born on a farm near Brainard, on March 1, 1858, and died at the Woodlawn hospital in Chicago, on March 1, 1933, aged seventy-seven years. He wa one of a family of seven children, four sisters and three brothers.
When he was a small boy his parents purchased a farm one mile south of the Illyria church, which is still known as the Peters homestead. He received his education in the countr schools while helping his father with the work on the farm.
On Dec. 2, 1875, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Ogle, at West Union. During the year following he assisted Mr. Ogle with his farm work. After that they lived on rented farms in Fayette county for five years and twelve years in Clayton county after which he purchased the Hood farm located 6 miles southeast of Elgin and which he has since owned. Here in the company of his wife he passed many successful and contented years, until June 5, 1923, when his wife died, bringing their plans abruptly to an end. The following year he rented the farm and came to Elgin to live.
On Feb. 18, 1928, he was again married to Miss Maude M. Bean at East Dubuque, Ill. Following their marriage they came to live in their Elgin home where she has been his constant companion and comfort.
He is survived by his widow an three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ernst and Mrs. Melvina Klingman of Wadena, and Mrs. Margaret Gehring of Oklahoma city, Okla., also two brothers, William, of Clermont, and Wallace of Arlington, and a foster brother, James Fisher, of Wadena, who is also a cousin, besides nephews, nieces and other near relatives.
Mr. Peters was well known and highly esteemed in Fayette and Clayton counties. From his early years he was a fifer in the Shaffer Martial Band and played in many surrounding towns at various patriotic gatherings. He was a man of energetic, stable and dependable qualities which made his friendship an inspiration and a blessing. On March 22, 1929, he accepted fully the religious teaching of his mother was baptized as a symbol of complete acceptance of the Christian life. His regular attendance at church services and his daily life of prayer and communion with his Maker has been an inspiration and encouragement to his pastor.
Funeral services were held at the Illyria church on Friday, March 3, at 2 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. J. Snyder. Hymns were sung by Reynold Strong, Howard Shaffer, Leo and Otis Rothlisberger, accompanied by Harold Strong. Pallbearers w ere Alden Peters, Robert and Walter Ernst, Jim and Robert Klingman and Thomas Ogle. Burial was made in the Illyria cemetery.
THE OLD DRUM CORPS
Dedicated to John D. Shaffer and Robert Peters
Our Rendezvous,
No longer here, It cannot be.
'Tis with them in eternity.
The old double drag, the rat-a-tat-tum,
The boom boom-boom of the big bass drum.
The screaming fifes that led us on
Are silent now. Our pals have gone.
Adieu.
With music hushed, we stand and through
Our tears, we gaze into the blue
And pray to Him for strength to wait,
With aching heart and burdened soul
The final call-the last long roll.
But hark! It calls! Oh precious sound!
We of the old drum corps have found
Our rendezvous.
Contributed by Roy F. DeSart, of Mason City.
Illyria Items
The funeral of Robert Peters of Elgin, was held at the Illyria church last Friday. Many came to pay their respects to an old friend and neighbor. We extend our sympathy to the widow and relatives of Mr. Peters.
March 9, 1933
ROBERT PETERS
Robert, son of Alexander and Margaret Peters was born on a farm near Brainard, on March 1, 1858, and died at the Woodlawn hospital in Chicago, on March 1, 1933, aged seventy-seven years. He wa one of a family of seven children, four sisters and three brothers.
When he was a small boy his parents purchased a farm one mile south of the Illyria church, which is still known as the Peters homestead. He received his education in the countr schools while helping his father with the work on the farm.
On Dec. 2, 1875, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Ogle, at West Union. During the year following he assisted Mr. Ogle with his farm work. After that they lived on rented farms in Fayette county for five years and twelve years in Clayton county after which he purchased the Hood farm located 6 miles southeast of Elgin and which he has since owned. Here in the company of his wife he passed many successful and contented years, until June 5, 1923, when his wife died, bringing their plans abruptly to an end. The following year he rented the farm and came to Elgin to live.
On Feb. 18, 1928, he was again married to Miss Maude M. Bean at East Dubuque, Ill. Following their marriage they came to live in their Elgin home where she has been his constant companion and comfort.
He is survived by his widow an three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ernst and Mrs. Melvina Klingman of Wadena, and Mrs. Margaret Gehring of Oklahoma city, Okla., also two brothers, William, of Clermont, and Wallace of Arlington, and a foster brother, James Fisher, of Wadena, who is also a cousin, besides nephews, nieces and other near relatives.
Mr. Peters was well known and highly esteemed in Fayette and Clayton counties. From his early years he was a fifer in the Shaffer Martial Band and played in many surrounding towns at various patriotic gatherings. He was a man of energetic, stable and dependable qualities which made his friendship an inspiration and a blessing. On March 22, 1929, he accepted fully the religious teaching of his mother was baptized as a symbol of complete acceptance of the Christian life. His regular attendance at church services and his daily life of prayer and communion with his Maker has been an inspiration and encouragement to his pastor.
Funeral services were held at the Illyria church on Friday, March 3, at 2 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. J. Snyder. Hymns were sung by Reynold Strong, Howard Shaffer, Leo and Otis Rothlisberger, accompanied by Harold Strong. Pallbearers w ere Alden Peters, Robert and Walter Ernst, Jim and Robert Klingman and Thomas Ogle. Burial was made in the Illyria cemetery.
THE OLD DRUM CORPS
Dedicated to John D. Shaffer and Robert Peters
Our Rendezvous,
No longer here, It cannot be.
'Tis with them in eternity.
The old double drag, the rat-a-tat-tum,
The boom boom-boom of the big bass drum.
The screaming fifes that led us on
Are silent now. Our pals have gone.
Adieu.
With music hushed, we stand and through
Our tears, we gaze into the blue
And pray to Him for strength to wait,
With aching heart and burdened soul
The final call-the last long roll.
But hark! It calls! Oh precious sound!
We of the old drum corps have found
Our rendezvous.
Contributed by Roy F. DeSart, of Mason City.
Illyria Items
The funeral of Robert Peters of Elgin, was held at the Illyria church last Friday. Many came to pay their respects to an old friend and neighbor. We extend our sympathy to the widow and relatives of Mr. Peters.
Elgin Echo
March 9, 1933
ROBERT PETERS
Robert, son of Alexander and Margaret Peters was born on a farm near Brainard, on March 1, 1858, and died at the Woodlawn hospital in Chicago, on March 1, 1933, aged seventy-seven years. He wa one of a family of seven children, four sisters and three brothers.
When he was a small boy his parents purchased a farm one mile south of the Illyria church, which is still known as the Peters homestead. He received his education in the countr schools while helping his father with the work on the farm.
On Dec. 2, 1875, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Ogle, at West Union. During the year following he assisted Mr. Ogle with his farm work. After that they lived on rented farms in Fayette county for five years and twelve years in Clayton county after which he purchased the Hood farm located 6 miles southeast of Elgin and which he has since owned. Here in the company of his wife he passed many successful and contented years, until June 5, 1923, when his wife died, bringing their plans abruptly to an end. The following year he rented the farm and came to Elgin to live.
On Feb. 18, 1928, he was again married to Miss Maude M. Bean at East Dubuque, Ill. Following their marriage they came to live in their Elgin home where she has been his constant companion and comfort.
He is survived by his widow an three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ernst and Mrs. Melvina Klingman of Wadena, and Mrs. Margaret Gehring of Oklahoma city, Okla., also two brothers, William, of Clermont, and Wallace of Arlington, and a foster brother, James Fisher, of Wadena, who is also a cousin, besides nephews, nieces and other near relatives.
Mr. Peters was well known and highly esteemed in Fayette and Clayton counties. From his early years he was a fifer in the Shaffer Martial Band and played in many surrounding towns at various patriotic gatherings. He was a man of energetic, stable and dependable qualities which made his friendship an inspiration and a blessing. On March 22, 1929, he accepted fully the religious teaching of his mother was baptized as a symbol of complete acceptance of the Christian life. His regular attendance at church services and his daily life of prayer and communion with his Maker has been an inspiration and encouragement to his pastor.
Funeral services were held at the Illyria church on Friday, March 3, at 2 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. J. Snyder. Hymns were sung by Reynold Strong, Howard Shaffer, Leo and Otis Rothlisberger, accompanied by Harold Strong. Pallbearers w ere Alden Peters, Robert and Walter Ernst, Jim and Robert Klingman and Thomas Ogle. Burial was made in the Illyria cemetery.
THE OLD DRUM CORPS
Dedicated to John D. Shaffer and Robert Peters
Our Rendezvous,
No longer here, It cannot be.
'Tis with them in eternity.
The old double drag, the rat-a-tat-tum,
The boom boom-boom of the big bass drum.
The screaming fifes that led us on
Are silent now. Our pals have gone.
Adieu.
With music hushed, we stand and through
Our tears, we gaze into the blue
And pray to Him for strength to wait,
With aching heart and burdened soul
The final call-the last long roll.
But hark! It calls! Oh precious sound!
We of the old drum corps have found
Our rendezvous.
Contributed by Roy F. DeSart, of Mason City.
Illyria Items
The funeral of Robert Peters of Elgin, was held at the Illyria church last Friday. Many came to pay their respects to an old friend and neighbor. We extend our sympathy to the widow and relatives of Mr. Peters.
March 9, 1933
ROBERT PETERS
Robert, son of Alexander and Margaret Peters was born on a farm near Brainard, on March 1, 1858, and died at the Woodlawn hospital in Chicago, on March 1, 1933, aged seventy-seven years. He wa one of a family of seven children, four sisters and three brothers.
When he was a small boy his parents purchased a farm one mile south of the Illyria church, which is still known as the Peters homestead. He received his education in the countr schools while helping his father with the work on the farm.
On Dec. 2, 1875, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Ogle, at West Union. During the year following he assisted Mr. Ogle with his farm work. After that they lived on rented farms in Fayette county for five years and twelve years in Clayton county after which he purchased the Hood farm located 6 miles southeast of Elgin and which he has since owned. Here in the company of his wife he passed many successful and contented years, until June 5, 1923, when his wife died, bringing their plans abruptly to an end. The following year he rented the farm and came to Elgin to live.
On Feb. 18, 1928, he was again married to Miss Maude M. Bean at East Dubuque, Ill. Following their marriage they came to live in their Elgin home where she has been his constant companion and comfort.
He is survived by his widow an three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ernst and Mrs. Melvina Klingman of Wadena, and Mrs. Margaret Gehring of Oklahoma city, Okla., also two brothers, William, of Clermont, and Wallace of Arlington, and a foster brother, James Fisher, of Wadena, who is also a cousin, besides nephews, nieces and other near relatives.
Mr. Peters was well known and highly esteemed in Fayette and Clayton counties. From his early years he was a fifer in the Shaffer Martial Band and played in many surrounding towns at various patriotic gatherings. He was a man of energetic, stable and dependable qualities which made his friendship an inspiration and a blessing. On March 22, 1929, he accepted fully the religious teaching of his mother was baptized as a symbol of complete acceptance of the Christian life. His regular attendance at church services and his daily life of prayer and communion with his Maker has been an inspiration and encouragement to his pastor.
Funeral services were held at the Illyria church on Friday, March 3, at 2 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. J. Snyder. Hymns were sung by Reynold Strong, Howard Shaffer, Leo and Otis Rothlisberger, accompanied by Harold Strong. Pallbearers w ere Alden Peters, Robert and Walter Ernst, Jim and Robert Klingman and Thomas Ogle. Burial was made in the Illyria cemetery.
THE OLD DRUM CORPS
Dedicated to John D. Shaffer and Robert Peters
Our Rendezvous,
No longer here, It cannot be.
'Tis with them in eternity.
The old double drag, the rat-a-tat-tum,
The boom boom-boom of the big bass drum.
The screaming fifes that led us on
Are silent now. Our pals have gone.
Adieu.
With music hushed, we stand and through
Our tears, we gaze into the blue
And pray to Him for strength to wait,
With aching heart and burdened soul
The final call-the last long roll.
But hark! It calls! Oh precious sound!
We of the old drum corps have found
Our rendezvous.
Contributed by Roy F. DeSart, of Mason City.
Illyria Items
The funeral of Robert Peters of Elgin, was held at the Illyria church last Friday. Many came to pay their respects to an old friend and neighbor. We extend our sympathy to the widow and relatives of Mr. Peters.
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