Paul Trautvetter
1857-July 26, 1892
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, July 27, 1892, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
OBITUARY
The funeral of the late Paul Trautvetter occurred today from the German Evangelical church, Rev. F. Rahn conducting the ceremonies. The remains were accompanied to their last resting place at Silver Brook cemetery by a large number of friends and members of the German Workingmen's Society, of which Mr. Trautvetter was an honored member.
The deceased gentleman was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1857 and was at the time of his death 34 years, four months and 3 days old. He came from the Fatherland to Niles in 1880 and has since that time lived here. To mourn his death are left a widow and one child, who have the sympathy of all in this hour of bereavement. Mr. Trautvetter was shot July 12, accidentally, at Air Line Junction, Ohio, and since that time until his death has been in great agony. It is understood that proceedings will be instituted against the man from whose hands the fatal bullet was shot.
Niles Mirror, Wednesday, July 27, 1892, page 5, col. 3, same in Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, July 26, 1892, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
TRAUTVETTER IS DEAD
After a Painful Illness of Some Time
He Passed Away Last Evening
From the Daily Star of Tuesday.
A telegram received here last night from Julius Shultz, states that Paul Trautvetter died last evening at St. Vincent's hospital, Toledo. The remains will arrive here this evening on fast train No. 5 of the Michigan Central.
It will be remembered that Mr. Trautvetter was accidently shot several weeks ago by a man shooting at a target, and since then he has lingered between life and death. The doctors gave up all hopes from the start. The man who did the shooting has never went to see him or expressed any regret. We understand the German Workingmen's Benevolent Association will bring suit against the fellow who fired the shot.
Mr. Trautvetter was about 30 years old and leaves a wife and one child. The wife has been constantly by his side. He was considered a respected citizens and his friends were many. Last winter he built a comfortable residence for himself and family on the corner of 6th and Ferry streets, doing most of the work himself, he being a mason by trade and it is sad to think that has been taken away from this pleasant surroundings in the prime of life.
Mr. Trautvetter was a member of the German Workingmen's Benevolent Association of this city, and will be buried under their auspices. He was insured in this order for $550.