The dates on the headstone are incorrect.
The Plymouth Reporter
VOL. XXIX PLYMOUTH, WIS., FEBRUARY 14, 1901. NO 23 page 1, columns 1-2
DEATH OF MARY C. LAACK
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Dies at an Early Hour on Tuesday Morning
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A Citizen Who Was Connected With Many Important Property Interests, A
Quiet but Busy Life
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After a prolonged and painful illness Mrs. Mary C. Laack died at her home in this city at an early hour Tuesday morning, in her 47th year.
She had been suffering for a long time with dropsy which became complicated with other ailments, and although the best medical assistance was secured, it was of no avail, as she was unable to rally against the advanced ravages of the disease.
In the taking away of Mrs. Laack the city loses one of the wealthiest and most influential citizens and her death brings to mind not only her past history but interesting points in the business career of her husband, Henry C. Laack, who died on March 15, 1895.
Mrs. Laack was born in the town of Rhine on May 30th, 1854, and was the second child of the late Hon. Julius Wolff. Her parents were cultured German people and who a few years after their advent to America had amassed a large fortune. Their children were consequently given all the advantages of a thorough education, in which Mrs. Laack
lacked nothing. Upon completing her common school education she attended the Wisconsin State Normal at Whitewater, and also a parochial school in Milwaukee. She was a woman of culture and refinement and up to the time of her marriage she was a successful educator.
On May 17th, 1880, Miss Mary C. Wolff was united in marriage to Henry C. Laack, at that time a successful business man of this city. After their marriage Mr. Laack continued the hardware business in which he had been established by his father when yet a mere boy of 17, and also increasing the same by adding dry goods and grocery departments. In his business ventures he was invariably successful and during his time a number of fine business blocks, the Laack Hotel, their beautiful residence and a number of other substantial residences were erected to enhance the value and beauty of the city. At the time of his death he left immense property holdings in the hands of his wife who has since conducted the same in a successful manner.
The children surviving are Ida, Paula and Julius, all of whom are at home. Besides the children she is survived by her aged motherinlaw, and one brother, State Senator George W. Wolff, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Seidemann of Sheboygan.
Deceased was always greatly interested in educational matters and in all improvements of public interest in the city. In her death Plymouth loses one who has witnessed and helped to make some of the greatest improvements with which the city has been blessed. She was a member of the Congregational church.
The funeral services will be held at the house this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Rev. F. C. Bliss of the Congregational church will officiate.
The remains rest in a beautiful solid oak casket of the richest finish. The services will be simple but impressive, with special singing.
In addition to the immediate friends and relatives a large number of outside acquaintances were in attendance at the funeral.
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The Plymouth Reporter
VOL. XXIX PLYMOUTH, WIS., FEBRUARY 14, 1901. NO 23 page 1, columns 1-2
DEATH OF MARY C. LAACK
————
Dies at an Early Hour on Tuesday Morning
————
A Citizen Who Was Connected With Many Important Property Interests, A
Quiet but Busy Life
————
After a prolonged and painful illness Mrs. Mary C. Laack died at her home in this city at an early hour Tuesday morning, in her 47th year.
She had been suffering for a long time with dropsy which became complicated with other ailments, and although the best medical assistance was secured, it was of no avail, as she was unable to rally against the advanced ravages of the disease.
In the taking away of Mrs. Laack the city loses one of the wealthiest and most influential citizens and her death brings to mind not only her past history but interesting points in the business career of her husband, Henry C. Laack, who died on March 15, 1895.
Mrs. Laack was born in the town of Rhine on May 30th, 1854, and was the second child of the late Hon. Julius Wolff. Her parents were cultured German people and who a few years after their advent to America had amassed a large fortune. Their children were consequently given all the advantages of a thorough education, in which Mrs. Laack
lacked nothing. Upon completing her common school education she attended the Wisconsin State Normal at Whitewater, and also a parochial school in Milwaukee. She was a woman of culture and refinement and up to the time of her marriage she was a successful educator.
On May 17th, 1880, Miss Mary C. Wolff was united in marriage to Henry C. Laack, at that time a successful business man of this city. After their marriage Mr. Laack continued the hardware business in which he had been established by his father when yet a mere boy of 17, and also increasing the same by adding dry goods and grocery departments. In his business ventures he was invariably successful and during his time a number of fine business blocks, the Laack Hotel, their beautiful residence and a number of other substantial residences were erected to enhance the value and beauty of the city. At the time of his death he left immense property holdings in the hands of his wife who has since conducted the same in a successful manner.
The children surviving are Ida, Paula and Julius, all of whom are at home. Besides the children she is survived by her aged motherinlaw, and one brother, State Senator George W. Wolff, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Seidemann of Sheboygan.
Deceased was always greatly interested in educational matters and in all improvements of public interest in the city. In her death Plymouth loses one who has witnessed and helped to make some of the greatest improvements with which the city has been blessed. She was a member of the Congregational church.
The funeral services will be held at the house this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Rev. F. C. Bliss of the Congregational church will officiate.
The remains rest in a beautiful solid oak casket of the richest finish. The services will be simple but impressive, with special singing.
In addition to the immediate friends and relatives a large number of outside acquaintances were in attendance at the funeral.
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The dates on the headstone are incorrect.
The Plymouth Reporter
VOL. XXIX PLYMOUTH, WIS., FEBRUARY 14, 1901. NO 23 page 1, columns 1-2
DEATH OF MARY C. LAACK
————
Dies at an Early Hour on Tuesday Morning
————
A Citizen Who Was Connected With Many Important Property Interests, A
Quiet but Busy Life
————
After a prolonged and painful illness Mrs. Mary C. Laack died at her home in this city at an early hour Tuesday morning, in her 47th year.
She had been suffering for a long time with dropsy which became complicated with other ailments, and although the best medical assistance was secured, it was of no avail, as she was unable to rally against the advanced ravages of the disease.
In the taking away of Mrs. Laack the city loses one of the wealthiest and most influential citizens and her death brings to mind not only her past history but interesting points in the business career of her husband, Henry C. Laack, who died on March 15, 1895.
Mrs. Laack was born in the town of Rhine on May 30th, 1854, and was the second child of the late Hon. Julius Wolff. Her parents were cultured German people and who a few years after their advent to America had amassed a large fortune. Their children were consequently given all the advantages of a thorough education, in which Mrs. Laack
lacked nothing. Upon completing her common school education she attended the Wisconsin State Normal at Whitewater, and also a parochial school in Milwaukee. She was a woman of culture and refinement and up to the time of her marriage she was a successful educator.
On May 17th, 1880, Miss Mary C. Wolff was united in marriage to Henry C. Laack, at that time a successful business man of this city. After their marriage Mr. Laack continued the hardware business in which he had been established by his father when yet a mere boy of 17, and also increasing the same by adding dry goods and grocery departments. In his business ventures he was invariably successful and during his time a number of fine business blocks, the Laack Hotel, their beautiful residence and a number of other substantial residences were erected to enhance the value and beauty of the city. At the time of his death he left immense property holdings in the hands of his wife who has since conducted the same in a successful manner.
The children surviving are Ida, Paula and Julius, all of whom are at home. Besides the children she is survived by her aged motherinlaw, and one brother, State Senator George W. Wolff, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Seidemann of Sheboygan.
Deceased was always greatly interested in educational matters and in all improvements of public interest in the city. In her death Plymouth loses one who has witnessed and helped to make some of the greatest improvements with which the city has been blessed. She was a member of the Congregational church.
The funeral services will be held at the house this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Rev. F. C. Bliss of the Congregational church will officiate.
The remains rest in a beautiful solid oak casket of the richest finish. The services will be simple but impressive, with special singing.
In addition to the immediate friends and relatives a large number of outside acquaintances were in attendance at the funeral.
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The Plymouth Reporter
VOL. XXIX PLYMOUTH, WIS., FEBRUARY 14, 1901. NO 23 page 1, columns 1-2
DEATH OF MARY C. LAACK
————
Dies at an Early Hour on Tuesday Morning
————
A Citizen Who Was Connected With Many Important Property Interests, A
Quiet but Busy Life
————
After a prolonged and painful illness Mrs. Mary C. Laack died at her home in this city at an early hour Tuesday morning, in her 47th year.
She had been suffering for a long time with dropsy which became complicated with other ailments, and although the best medical assistance was secured, it was of no avail, as she was unable to rally against the advanced ravages of the disease.
In the taking away of Mrs. Laack the city loses one of the wealthiest and most influential citizens and her death brings to mind not only her past history but interesting points in the business career of her husband, Henry C. Laack, who died on March 15, 1895.
Mrs. Laack was born in the town of Rhine on May 30th, 1854, and was the second child of the late Hon. Julius Wolff. Her parents were cultured German people and who a few years after their advent to America had amassed a large fortune. Their children were consequently given all the advantages of a thorough education, in which Mrs. Laack
lacked nothing. Upon completing her common school education she attended the Wisconsin State Normal at Whitewater, and also a parochial school in Milwaukee. She was a woman of culture and refinement and up to the time of her marriage she was a successful educator.
On May 17th, 1880, Miss Mary C. Wolff was united in marriage to Henry C. Laack, at that time a successful business man of this city. After their marriage Mr. Laack continued the hardware business in which he had been established by his father when yet a mere boy of 17, and also increasing the same by adding dry goods and grocery departments. In his business ventures he was invariably successful and during his time a number of fine business blocks, the Laack Hotel, their beautiful residence and a number of other substantial residences were erected to enhance the value and beauty of the city. At the time of his death he left immense property holdings in the hands of his wife who has since conducted the same in a successful manner.
The children surviving are Ida, Paula and Julius, all of whom are at home. Besides the children she is survived by her aged motherinlaw, and one brother, State Senator George W. Wolff, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Seidemann of Sheboygan.
Deceased was always greatly interested in educational matters and in all improvements of public interest in the city. In her death Plymouth loses one who has witnessed and helped to make some of the greatest improvements with which the city has been blessed. She was a member of the Congregational church.
The funeral services will be held at the house this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Rev. F. C. Bliss of the Congregational church will officiate.
The remains rest in a beautiful solid oak casket of the richest finish. The services will be simple but impressive, with special singing.
In addition to the immediate friends and relatives a large number of outside acquaintances were in attendance at the funeral.
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