BEU, Carl - b. April 10, 1843 - d. July 9, 1897

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DEATH OF CARL BEU

Died at his home three miles north of Moline, July 9th, at 7 p.m., Carl Beu, aged 54 years 2 months and 29 days.  The deceased was born April 10, 1843, in Province New For Pommern, Northern Germany.  Early in life he entered upon the life of a sailor serving the last two years out of eleven as a steward in the German Navy.  Married in 1870 to Miss Mary Smith who still survives him and who has born to him ten children, three girls and seven boys.  One girl and four boys have gone before.  His mother, three brothers and two sisters survive him.  Carl immigrated to America soon after his marriage, engaged in railroading two years, worked in coal mines seven years, settled on his farm on Mound branch in 1879.  He succeeded in making a good home and leaves his family in comfortable circumstances.  Mr. Beu became a member of the Lutheran church early in life.  He seemed very clear in his hopes for the future as death made its approach.  Carl shared with the members of the Beu family residing in the community in being highly respected by everybody.  His funeral took place at the Wild Cat school house Sunday afternoon, conducted by Bros. Goodwin and Hill.  the attendance was very large.  The family wish to thank their many friends for the kindness shown to them during the illness and in the last sad rites.  They highly appreciate the respect shown to their beloved one.