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Haubstadt, Indiana Pioneer: |
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Naomi Jane (Ott) Seitz |
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The original of the following article is unknown as I discovered it among other Adler Family History Papers. Much of the text is very similar to that which I have discovered in the Princeton Clarion-News and Daily Democrat Souvenir Special Dated Wednesday, July 16, 1952 (excerpts shown below) , so this document could have originated there. |
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Mrs. Seitz Celebrates One Hundredth Birthday |
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Mrs. Naomi Seitz was born in Columbus, Indiana, July 17, 1858, the daughter of the late John Ott and Keziah Cooper Ott.� Mrs. Seitz was the third child in a family of eight children, four girls and four boys. All her brothers and sisters have gone to their reward.� |
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At the age of four Naomi, with her family, moved to Carlisle (Indiana) At the age of twenty-two, she was united in marriage to George D. Seitz also of Carlisle.� A short time after their marriage, Mr. And Mrs. Seitz moved to Haubstadt, Indiana. A new depot had just been erected by the Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company, now owned by the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company. Mr. Seitz was the first depot agent at Haubstadt. |
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After holding this position for several years, Mr. Seitz organized the George D. Seitz Lumber Company, which he owned and operated until his death, August 7, 1926.�� The George D. Seitz Company was one of the most thriving and prosperous business organizations in the Town Of Haubstadt.� |
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Four children were born to Mr. And Mrs. Seitz, namely John F., who died in infancy,
Amy Grace , Sophia Florence , and Dora Keziah .� Mrs. Seitz and daughter Dora still live together in the large two-story home, which Mr. Seitz built in 1880. The house has been modernized in every respect and is still a credit to their hometown.� Daughter Amy married Joseph Tenbarge, who was employed by the Seitz Lumber Company. Sophia married
Frank Riffert , one of the brothers in the Riffert Brothers' Poultry Packing Company of Haubstadt. Dora married Elmer Conner who was also employed by the Seitz Lumber Company. |
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�� Mrs. Seitz has thirteen grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, four nephews and one niece. One nephew, Jasper Bratton
was left an orphan and Aunt Naomi raised him, her home was his home until he was married.�� |
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� Mr. And Mrs. Seitz were very instrumental in getting the Christian Church built in Haubstadt in the year 1904, said Church later becoming the Congregational Christian Church as it is today. They were charter members of the church, and Mrs. Seitz is still active in the congregation as much as one her age could be, and attended church on Mother's Day this year.� Mrs. Seitz was also active in organizing the ladies Aid Society, and has been a devout member since it's organization in the year 1912.� She is also a member of the Evening Star Rebekah Lodge, number 273 of Ft. Branch, and has been for fifty-two years.��� |
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Even though she was young, Mrs. Seitz has many clear and vivid memories of Civil War Days and remembers her father, John Ott, carrying mail on horseback. She remembers the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and can remember that the train carrying the body of Lincoln from Washington D. C. to Springfield, Illinois, stopped in Vincennes, Indiana for a short time.� |
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�� At the present time, 3 of her great grandsons are serving their country, one in the Navy, one in the Marines, and one in the Air force.� The Town of Haubstadt and the community plan an evening celebration honoring Mrs. Seitz on her one hundred anniversary the 17th day o f July 1958.�� Mrs. Seitz plans on spending a quiet day at her home visiting with relatives and friends and discussing days gone by.� "Grandma," as she is known by everyone in the entire community, will be going about on her own power, without the assistance of a cane, she says canes were made for "old folks." Grandma Seitz is highly esteemed by all who know her."� |
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� Following are some excerpts from the Princeton Clarion-News and Daily Democrat Souvenir Special Dated Wednesday, July 16, 1952. The Souvenir Special was dedicated to Grandma Seitz to celebrate her 100th birthday.� |
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�� Naomi (Ott) Seitz� Grand To Have Such Thoughtful Friends,"� |
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� Comments "Grandma� Having looked forward to her 100th birthday celebration just as excitedly as a young girl having her first party, "Grandma" today remarked, "It is so wonderful to know that one has so many fine friends who work so hard for your happiness".�� |
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Several days ago members of Grandma's family told her the plan put forward by community leaders to hold a community celebration in her honor on her 100th birthday. Instant enthusiasm filled the still spry centenarians voice as she thought such a gesture would be one of the greatest honors to have come to her in her lifetime?."� |
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�� Grandma Still Likes Old Fashioned Stove�� |
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� "Grandma" is not the type who thinks all new and modern conveniences are ruining the younger generation. She accepts and appreciates modern things with one exception. She still prefers the old-fashioned cook stove. "These modern stoves don't have room enough to do any real cooking," she comments, and then reminiscently adds, "You could really get those old stoves hot."� |
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� � Grandma Receives Greeting From President Of The United States�� |
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One of the grandest of the many, many hundreds of cards and letters received by "Grandma" commemorating her 100th birthday anniversary was a personal message from the President Of the United States, Harry S. Truman.�� |
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The congratulatory message from President Truman reached "Grandma" just a couple of days ago and she has cherished it very much. When asked if she would part with it, she answered, "Oh, no. This is mine and I'm going to keep it. I wouldn't even sell it!"�� |
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The message bearing the presidents hand written signature, is as follows:� |
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�� "Dear Mrs. Seitz:� I learned with interest that July 17th marks an especial event in your life in the observance of your 100th birthday. It is a pleasure to greet you on this occasion and to join your host of friends in extending felicitations and good wishes for a happy anniversary with many choice memories of these past years of your long life to brighten the day.�� |
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� Harry Truman". |
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