Louis Kölker [Koelker], 1899 Biography

KOELKER, BERGER

Posted By: David Reineke (email)
Date: 1/13/2006 at 00:26:33

I translated the following biography from Der Carroll Demokrat, a German-language newspaper published in Carroll, Iowa, between about 1874 and 1920. It was originally published in a special 25th Anniversary Edition of the paper on Friday, 20 September 1899. Information in brackets and notes at the end are my own explanations. It reads as follows:

Louis Kölker [Koelker]

Here we introduce into the scope of our review a young man who first saw the light of the world in Carroll County. That was on 6 March 1870. He received here his youthful education, and following school, he devoted himself to farming and assisted his father in operating the farm in Kniest Township. He worked loyally and industriously on his parents’ farm until 1894 when, on the 3rd of October, he led his chosen one to the marriage altar. That was Miss Theresia Berger, a virtuous and esteemed young lady. He moved to his newly established home, consisting of 100 acres. Mr. Kölker is a young, progressive German farmer, who has labored with good success. He is also very popular and respected in the entire township and has already held several offices of distinction. He was Justice of the Peace for two years, and still today Mr. Kölker holds the office of Township Assessor. His home farm is in a good state of affairs and is equipped with fine buildings. The above excellent picture, the original of which was taken on his wedding day, shows him with his dear wife. This very happy marriage has produced two children: Mabel and Myrtel.