John Artz
Born: July 4th, 1848
Died: August 3rd, 1887
Obituary
The community will be surprised to learn of the death of John Artz at his residence on West Hill at half-past 3 o'clock this morning. Mr. Artz some two weeks ago was taken severely sick with congestion of the liver. his friends had all hopes of his recovery till yesterday morning when it appeared his recovery would be doubtful. Mr. Artz was born in Sandusky county, Ohio, July 4th, 1848 and was in the prime of his life at the time of his death. He was raised on his father's farm till fourteen years of age, when he was sent ot school and received an academic education. He afterwards learned the carpenter's trade. He came to Burlington in the fall of 1873, was married to Emilia Louisa Niehaus in 1875, and three children were born to them. Mr. Artz was an honest and upright citizen and by his industry had accumulated considerable property. He was highly respected by all his neighbors and those who knew him. His wife and family have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. The notice of his funeral is stated in another column of this paper.