Ernestine Wieser
Dec. 1849-Nov. 21, 1929
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 21, 1929, page 1, col.1, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. JACOB WIESER, 81, IS TAKEN BY DEATH
Widow of Pioneer Wagon Maker of Niles Passes Away This Morning
Mrs. Ernestine Wieser, 81, 212 Sycamore sttreet, died this morning about 6 o'clock after two weeks of illness. Mrs. Wieser, who was the widow of Jacob Wieser, was a highly respected resident of Niles, and had lived in Niles for about 70 years. Her husband, for many years conducted a wagon making shop on North Second street.
Born in Saxony, she lived there until she was 12 years of age when she was brought to America and to Niles and she had since resided here. For at least 45 years Mrs. Wieser had lived in the 1100 block on North Fifth street. She continued to live there after the death of Mr. Wieser 17 years ago or until about seven years ago when she moved to 212 Sycamore street. The immediate cause of death was Bright's disease.
Mrs. Wieser was the last of a family of six children, Among her sisters and brothers were Henry Reum and Mrs. Charles Radewald, Sr., of Niles and Mrs. Caroline Enders of Galien. Mr. and Mrs. Wieser had no children but were devoted to their numerous nieces and nephews.
The deceased was one of the oldest members of Niles Hive, No. 38, Lady Maccabees. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and Sunday school.
The body is at the Troost and Augustine chapel and may be viewed there by friends.
The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church and the Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church will conduct the services. Burial will be made in the family lot in Silver Brook cemetery.