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Elfert, Fritz died 1894

ELFERT

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 2/18/2022 at 12:08:11

Elkader Register, Thur., 19 July 1894.

A fatal shooting accident occurred near Farmersburg on Sunday afternoon which has cast a shadow of great grief upon one family, and embittered the life of the young man that held the weapon.

Chas. Engle and Fritz Elfert, who were working for Wm. and Henry Vulgraff, had been shooting at a target with a rifle, when in some manner, the gun was discharged in the hands of Engle, and the charge entered Elfert's side just above the hip, the ball passing nearly through the body. Drs. Donaldson, of Farmersburg, and Groux, of Elkader, were called, but the young man was injured beyond recovery, and died Monday morning about 6 o'clock. Deceased is the only son of Henry Elfert of Clayton Center, and was about 16 years of age. He was a quiet industrious young man and highly respected by all who knew him.

It is stated that young Engel is sorely distressed over the accident and ran away declaring that he would make away with himself if his young friend should die. It is to be hoped that he may not be foolish enough to add more grief to the families interested in the affair.

The funeral of young Elfert took place at Clayton Center yesterday, attended by a large number who sympathized with the bereaved parents.


 

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