Claus Leaf

LEAF

Posted By: NettieMae
Date: 12/30/2016 at 20:40:21

The Weekly News, Saturday, January 2, 1886

Obituary.

The funeral services of Claus Leaf, bother of the Fourth street grocer, occured Thursday afternoon with services at the Swedeish church on Ninth avenue. The young man was sick but a few days, his illness being caused by becoming overheated while skating on last Friday, contracting a severe cold. The funeral was very largely attended as was under the charge of the Swedeish Society of which the deceased was a member. His death is a severe blow to his family and friends. The interment was made in Springdale cemetery.