Germann, Adam 1839-1917

GERMANN, SELBHER

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 1/3/2005 at 12:40:55

Adam Germann Dies Yesterday
Was Almost Eighty Years of Age -- Lived with Nephew John Selbhers Near Newton.

Death came to Adam Germann at the home of his nephew, John Selbhers southwest of the city about 8 o'clock last evening. He had been in failing health for several months and had been confined to his bed for the last few weeks. He was born in Germany August 4, 1839 and emigrated to this country when a young man. He never married. He made his home of late years with his nephew.

The funeral services will be held from the Selbhers home at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be made in the cemetery at Metz. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News, August 16, 1917