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Odessa Record subscriber Larry Fisher of Spokane continues his series of articles on the history of the Batum/Lauer area (where his wife, the former Joyce Kiesz, grew up.) Dream 2. Continuation. Schafer, George, (b. 1/17/1874, Frank, Russia. d. 4/23/1956). Father: Conrad Schafer. Mother: Barbara Greenwalt. George came to the United States at the age of 14 in 1892, locating with his parents in Nebraska. As a young man working with the railway, he came to Washington, and farmed south of Lamona for almost five years. He was...
Odessa Record subscriber Larry Fisher of Spokane continues his series of articles on the history of the Batum/Lauer area (where his wife, the former Joyce Kiesz, grew up.) Dream 2 (Continuation): Raugust, Rudolph, (b. 9/30/1896, Eigenheim, Bessarabia, Russia. d. 7/28/1992). Was a son of Jacob Raugust Sr. – Rudolph served in the U.S. Army during WWI. When he returned from the service he married Margaret Reimann, and moved to Monroe, Washington, where he was employed at a sawmill. He also work for a time at the Carnation Co. T...
Dream 2. Continuation. Lobe, Emanuel T. “Mike,” (b. 12/19/1904, Odessa, Washington. d. 1/2/1991). Parents: Gust and Mary (Greenwalt) Lobe. He grew up in Odessa and in 1926 married Annie Heimbigner. After working as a wheat rancher in the area, they moved in 1932 to Malaga, and he was employed as a truck driver for Landreth Timber Co. and for Peshastin Lumber Co. Leffelbein, John B., (b. 1885. d. 1958). Melcher, George, (b. about 1881, Russia. d. 1955). Following his marriage to Katherine in Russia, he was called for army dut...
Dream 2. Continuation. Krell, Mrs. Minnie C. ?, (b. 5/3/1879, Alta Vista, Iowa. D. 12/16/1971). Married Fred Krell (1876-10/12/1968) at Alta Vista on 2/8/1900. Kuest, John, (b. 6/23/1878, Menno, South Dakota. d. 5/13/1947). Father: Ludwig Kuest born South Russia; Mother: Dorothy Kampf born South Russia. John came west at the age of 21, where he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Reiman at Odessa, 3/28/1901, farming in the southwest area for several years before moving to town, where they have made their home since. For...
Odessa Record subscriber Larry Fisher of Spokane continues his series of articles on the history of the Batum/Lauer area (where his wife, the former Joyce Kiesz, grew up.) Dream 2 (continuation.) Kern, Friedrich "Fred," (b. 2/5/1885, Russia. d. 1/2/1935). Father: John Kern born Russia; Mother: Rose Weishaar, born Russia. Fred lived in Russia as a young man and came to America in 1905, locating at Marlin, where he made his home for 15 years. During the last nine years he has made his home south of Odessa, in the Lauer region....
Dream 2. (continuation): Iltz Sr., George, (2/12/1876, North Russia. d. 4/18/1945). Father: George Iltz, Russia. Mother: Elizabeth Roth, Russia. Spouse: Katherine. George followed the trade of a tailor in Russia until coming to America in 1900. After a year at Lincoln, Nebraska, he came to Odessa, taking up a homestead 16 miles southwest of Odessa. He married before leaving Russia. In 1933 he retired and will make his home in Odessa thereafter. Iltz, Samuel, (b. 2/7/1907, Odessa. d. 8/16/1997). Father: George Iltz, Sr.;...
Dream 2, continued. Hemmerling, Emanuel, (b. 12/9/1890, Russia; d. 3/2/1973). Parents: Gottlieb and Louise Hemmerling. The family moved from Russia to a farm north of Odessa in 1902, living there until 1918, when they moved to another location south of Odessa. Emanuel and Louise Weishaar were married on 2/9/1913. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They will retire in 1941 and move to Odessa. Hille, Gottlieb, (b. 7/19/1890, Kulm, Russia; d. 12/12/1962). Wife: Martha. Gottlieb came to the United States at the...
Odessa Record subscriber Larry Fisher of Spokane continues his series of articles on the history of the Batum/Lauer area (where his wife, the former Joyce Kiesz, grew up.) Dream 2. Continuation. Haase, John, (b. 10/24/1877, Kulm, Russia. d. 1971). John came to the United States in 1902 and resided in the Odessa area, either on a farm or in town until his taking residence in Spokane. He was a member of the UCC, aiding in the construction of the present facility. Mr. Haase was united in marriage in 1905 on Sept. 6, to Lydia...
