1910 The Stevens Point Saloon Cases

Searching the Stevens Point Journal for articles mentioning John Korda-2's name, I came up with the following mention at the regular July meeting of the Stevens Point Common Council:

Stevens Point Journal

9 July 1910

THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETS

An Uneventful Session Devoted to Minor Miscellaneous Business.

...The monthly schedule of claims was allowed, as per report of the controller and finance committee...
...An appropriation of $5 was made to John Korda-2 for his services as interpreter during the trial of the saloon cases...

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This sounded interesting enough to pursue. I found a few articles that give us a sense of the politics of Stevens Point and the tactics used by the Christian Women's Temperance Union (C.W.T.U.) to enforce the regulation of saloons.

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Stevens Point Journal
9 April 1910
THE COUNCIL MEETING

Ald. Abb Delays Action in the Saloon License Cases on Legal Technicality.

All the aldermen except Hodsdon were present at the meeting of the common council Wednesday evening [April 6, 1910].

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The formal complaint in the matter of the revocation of licenses in the case of several saloon keepers who have pleaded guilty to selling liquor to minors and posted persons was filed by Mrs. Carrie Howard, Mrs. Laura Burdick and Mrs. Ida Stratton, representing the local W.C.T.U. The papers in each case occupied several typewrtitten pages. After the clerk had waded through three of them Ald. Pagel moved that the rest be introduced by title and let it go at that. Ald. Abb called for the city attorney and because of his absence moved that the complaints be referred to the city attorney for further consideration and to take the necessary legal steps. Ald. Scribner thought the city attorney should be called for at once but failed to make a motion to that end. Mrs. Ida Stratton, acting as spokesman for a group of about a dozen women from the W.C.T.U., who were present, stated the law in the case and appealed to the council "on behalf of the mothers of Stevens Point" to enforce the law. Ald. Abb, assuming an unctious attitude, assured "the ladies" that the aldermen desired to be perfectly fair to both sides, but as it was a very delicate matter, requiring legal advice, it was deemed best to postpone action in the case until the city attorney could be heard from definitely as to the proper course to pursue. Ald. Redfield moved to amend Ald. Abb's motion by referring the matter to the city clerk to secure the advice of the city attorney at once and act accordingly. Ald. Abb withdrew his original motion and Ald. Redfield's motion prevailed, the only alderman voting no being Scribner.

The saloons against which complaint was filed are operated by Peck Bros., Strong Bros., Ritski Bros., Aug. Kotlewski, Sheppreaux & Nowak, and Klish Bros.

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At this first point the city attorney came in and the previous action on the licenses was reconsidered. A summons was issued to the saloon keepers interested to appear for a hearing next Tuesday [April 12, 1910] evening at 7:30 at a special meeting of the council.

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The Gazette

(Stevens Point)

13 April 1910

TWO ADDITIONS TO CITY

Plats for McKinley park and Sellers' Additions Offered to Council -- Saloon Keepers to Appear

The common council met in adjourned meeting on Wenesday evening last, Mayor Cashin and all members except Ald. Hodsdon being present...

...At this time complaints were read against Anastasia and William Peck, Frank and Nelson Strong, Jr., Julius Ritski, Aug. Kotlewski, Paul Shepreaux, John Nowak and Albert and Geo. Klisch, all saloonkeepers, who operate six different places, charging them with having sold liquor to minors. These complaints were signed by Mesdames Howard, Burdick and Stratton, officers of the local W.C.T.U., and duly certified to before court officers, asking that the licenses of the above named parties be revoked. After they had been read, Ald. Abb wanted the matter referred to the city attorney, but as that officer was not present, the alderman thought that he should be sent for that he might give proper advice. Ald. Scribner was also of the opinion that the city attorney should be present and Mrs. Ida Stratton, secretary of the local temperance organization, cited the law in the case, saying that the ladies who were present at this time, numbering between 12 and 15, appeared on behalf of the mothers of Stevens Point. Ald. Abb replied that he wanted to be fair in the matter and for this reason wanted to proceed according to law and place the matter in the hands of the city attorney. Others who joined in the discussion were Ald. Schenk, Cook and Redfield, and the latter made a motion that the city clerk be guided by the advice of the city attorney and issue summonses for the saloonkeepers to appear for examination according to law. This motion was carried, but later rescinded, when Attorney Owen arrived and stated that the council had no authority to delegate this matter to anyone, but must follow the law, which plainly states that the clerk shall notify liquor dealers complained of to appear for examination in not less than three days nor more than ten days. Ald. Redfield made a motion that the summons be made returnable for Tuesday evening, April 12th, at 7:30 o'clock. As City Atty. Owen, however, was necessarily obliged to be absent from the city yesterday, the members of the council were notified on Saturday that the date for the hearing had been changed until tomorrow evening.

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...more to come...

1928 Edward Korda-1, son of John Korda-2, dies after car accident

Stevens Point Daily Journal

23 November 1928

Obituary

Car Injuries Fatal

The body of Edward Korda [Edward Korda-1] , son of Mrs. Antonia Korda [Antonia Kluck-2], 508 Prentice street, will be brought here from Chicago on Saturday and taken to his mother's home to await funeral services, to be held next Monday or Tuesday. Deceased, who was 31 years of age and employed by a sewer contracting firm in Chicago for the past year, passed away Thursday night as the result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident seven weeks ago. He was hit by a car and his spine fractured. There is one other son in the family, John Korda [John Korda-1], an employe of the Wisconsin Valley Electric company in this city.

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Stevens Point Daily Journal

24 November 1928

Funeral Here Tuesday

Victor S. Prais went to Chicago on an early train this morning and will return tonight with the remains of Edward Korda [Edward Korda-1], 508 Prentice street, who died there Thursday as the result of automobile injuries suffered nearly two months ago when his spine was fractured. The funeral will be held from St. Peter's church next Tuesday morning, with interment in Guardian Angel cemetery.

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Stevens Point Daily Journal

28 November 1928

Edward Corda Funeral

The funeral of Edward Corda [Edward Korda-1], Chicago, whose body was brought here, was held Tuesday morning from St. Peter's church, with burial following in St. Peter's cemetery. Rev S.A. Elbert officiated. The pallbearers were James Tierney, Alex Stroik, Walter Politowski, Roman Vrobel, H.E. Smith and John Winecki.

1959 Obituary of John Korda-1, son of John Korda-2 and Antonia Kluck-2

Stevens Point Daily Journal

8 April 1959

Obituary

John F. Korda-1

An electrical contractor here for the last 35 years, John F. Korda, 59, 500 Prentice St., died at 10 o'clock this morning at St. Michael's Hospital.

He was in partnership with August Wysocki, 1024 4th Ave., under the firm name of Korda and Wysocki.

Mr. Korda, who had a heart condition, entered the hospital on Friday. He had also been hospitalized for 21 days in January.

He was born in Stevens Point on Oct. 9, 1899, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Korda [John Korda-2 and Antonia Kluck-2].

As a boy, he attended St. Peter's Parochial School.

On Aug. 1, 1921, he was married at St. Peter's Catholic Church to the former Angeline Schalbrack-1, and the couple settled at their present address.

Mr. Korda's survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Lillian) Barton [Bruce Barton-0 and Lillian Korda-0], 508 Prentice St.; a son, John, Jr. [John Korda-0], Whiting, and a granddaughter.

A brother preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Church Friday morning at 9 o'clock with burial following in Guardian Angel Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Dzikoski Funeral Home after 6 o'clock this evening.

The rosary will be said there tonight and Thursday night at 7:30.

1953 obituary for John Korda-2's wife, Antonia Kluck-2

Stevens Point Daily Journal
19 May 1953

Mrs. Antoinette Korda

Mrs. Antoinette Korda [Antonia Kluck-2], 82, who resided with her son, John [John Korda-1], at 500 Prentice street, died Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at St. Michael's hospital.

Mrs. Korda had entered the hospital as a patient only yesterday morning. She had suffered poor health for the past four years, having been a hospital patient once before about two years ago.

The former Antoinette Kluck was born March 11, 1871 in Poland, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Kluck. She came to this country at the age of 14 with her grandmother and they lived with relatives in Michigan a short time before coming to Stevens Point. She had resided here since.

In 1897, she was married at St. Peter's Catholic church to John Korda [John Korda-2] and they made their home afterward at 508 Prentice street.

Mrs. Korda had resided there until four years ago, living since with her son, John. Her husband died 47 years ago.

She was a member of the Rosary society at St. Peter's.

Surviving, besides her son, are two grandchildren [Lillian C Korda-0 and John Korda-0]. She was preceded in death by another son, Edward [Edward Korda-1], who died 25 years ago, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St. Peter's , with burial to follow in St. Peter's cemetery.

Friends may call at the Dzikoski funeral home from this afternoon until the time of services. Prayers will be recited there by the Rosary society this evening and Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. A general rosary ha been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wenesday.

1914 obituary John Korda-2

The Gazette (Stevens Point)

Jan 7, 1914

WAS ILL ONLY TEN DAYS

John Corda, Young Married Man, Received Stroke of Apoplexy and Gradually Passes Away

The death of John Corda [John Korda-2], a resident of this city since he was about eight months old, occurred at his late home, 508 Prentice street, at 8:30 o'clock last Sunday morning, he having been ill only about ten days, being the victim of a stroke of apoplexy the day after Christmas.

The deceased was born at Newark, New Jersey, in 1878, about 36 years ago, but as announced above, had lived in Stevens Point practically all his life. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3], 661 Prentice street, and after leaving school had followed various avocations, for several yers being employed as an interpreter in the courts, being an expert in translating the Polish into English for witnesses on the stand, recognized as one of the very best in the state, whose place will be difficult to fill in this community, and he was withal a bright, genial man.

He was married 16 years ago the 3d of last May to Miss Antonia Kluck-2, and besides his widow and parents, he leaves two sons, Edward and John [Edward Korda-1 and John Korda-1], aged 16 and 14 years respectively, besides the following brothers and sisters: Paul and Frank Corda [Paul Korda-2 and Frank Korda-2] of Chicago; Leo [Leo Korda-2], Stevens Point; Mrs. Frank Skibba [Gusta Korda-2], Buhl, Minn.; Mrs. Jos. Sweetala [Josephine Korda-2, Amherst; Mrs. Aug. Kirsling [Antoinette Korda-2], Custer; Mrs. John Kubiaczyk [Jennie Korda-2], city, and Louis [sic, Leo is accounted for with the sons], Anna [Anna Korda-2] and Mary [Mae Korda-2], at home. The deceased carried an insurance of $900 in St. Stephen's Insurance Association.

The funeral was held from St. Peter's Catholic church at 8 o'clock this morning. Rev. S.A. Elbert officiating, with interment in the parish cemetery.
Those serving as pallbearers were Walter Jelinski, Vincent Mallek, Paul Woznicki, George and William Peck and Adam Przybelski. All the brothers and sisters were here, also Mr. Sweetala [Joseph Swetalla-2] and children and Mr. Kirsling [August Kirschling-2].

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Stevens Point Daily Journal
Jan 7, 1914

DEATH OF JOHN KORDA

Fourth Ward Resident Dies Sunday of Apoplexy

John Corda [John Korda-2] passed away at his home, 508 Prentice street, at 8:30 o'clock Sunday morning, after an illness since December 26 with apoplexy.

The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3], 661 Prentice street, and came with them to this city when he was but six months old, from Jersey City, New Jersey, where he was born in 1878.

He had since then always resided in Stevens Point, and was widely known about town. For several years Mr. Corda had been frequently employed in the circuit and other courts of the city, in translating the language of Polish witnesses into the English language and was regarded as the best Polish interpreter in this entire judicial circuit.

He is survived by his wife [Antonia Kluck-2] and two children, Edward [Edward Korda-1], aged sixteen, and Johnnie [John Korda-1] , aged fourteen. He also leaves his parents, and three brothers and six sisters.

The funeral will be held from St. Peter's church Wednesday morning.


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Stevens Point Journal

Jan 10, 1914

FUNERAL SERVICES

Funeral services for the late John Corda was held Wednesday at 8 o'clock at St. Peter's church, Rev. S. A. Elbert officiating. The pallbearers were George Peck, Valentine Peck, Vincent Malek, Paul Woznicki, Adam Przbylski, and W. Zelinski.

Timeline Gusta Korda-2

Timeline

Gusta Korda-2

1879, Jan 6. Augusta Korda [Gusta Korda-2] born to Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

1880, Jun 10. US Census. Family of Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

1897, Jul 27. Augustina Korda [Gusta Korda-2] marries Frank Skibba-2 at St. Peters Church, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

1899, May 21. Daughter, Emma May Skibba [Emma Skibba-1] born in Wisconsin. [Married Matthew Emmett Panyan-1 about 1920, 1 son 2 daughters]

1900, Jun 14. US Census. Ironwood City in Gogebic, Michigan. Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family.

1901 (or late 1900). Birth of son, Louis L Skibba-1 in Michigan.

1903 (circa). Birth of son Edward E Skibba-1 in Wisconsin.

1905, Jun 1. Wisconsin Census. Town of Carson in Portage County. Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family.

1906 (circa). Birth of daughter Agnes E Skibba-1 in Wisconsin. [Married sometime after 1930. Death record for Elizabeth Agnes Violette for 5 Aug 1939 in Virginia (St. Louis County), Minnesota. From other entries and 1930 census, very likely that husband was Leonard Charles Violette, b. 1903 (Minnesota) and d. 1958 (Los Angeles)]

1910, Apr 20. US Census, Buhl Village in Great Scott Township, Minnesota. Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family.

1911, Feb 19. Birth of son George William Skibba-1 in Minnesota.

1920, Jan 6. US Census, Village of Buhl, Minnesota. Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family.

1920, Jun 17. Birth of son Frank J Skibba, Jr.-1 in Minnesota.

1930, Apr 4. US Census, Buhl Village, Minnesota. Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family.

1936, Aug 30. Death of husband Frank Skibba-2 in Buhl, Minnesota.

1939, Aug 5. Death of daughter Agnes [Agnes E. Skibba-1] in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

1974, 27 Feb. Death of Augusta Korda [Gusta Korda-2] in Beaumont, Texas. Obituary.

1897 Registration of Marriage: Gusta Korda-2 and Frank Skibba-2

Marriage Record No. 115 [or 116]

1. Full name of husband, Francis Skiba [Frank Skibba-2]
2. Name of the father of husband, James Skiba [Jacob Skibba-3]
3. Name of mother of husband before marriage, [Cecilia Klonowska-3]
4. Occupation of husband, Farming
5. Residence of husband, Junction City, Portage Co. Wis.
6. Birthplace of husband, Prussian Poland Europe
7. Full name of wife previous to marriage, Augustina Korda[Gusta Korda-2]
8. Name of the father of wife, Anthony Korda [Anton Korda-3]
9. Name of the mother of wife before marriage, Susanna Czech [Susan Czech-3]
10. Birthplace of wife, City of Stevens Point, Wis.
11. Time when marriage was contracted, July 27, 1897
12. The place, town or township, and county, where marriage was contracted, St. Peters Church, Stevens Point, Wis.
13. The color of the parties, White
14. By what ceremony contracted, Roman Catholic Rite
15. Names of subscribing witnesses, Bernard Skiba [Bernarnd Skibba-2], Josephina Korda [Josephine Korda-2]
16. Name of person pronouncing marriage, Lucas J Pescinski
17. Residence of person last named, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
18. Date of certificate or affidavit of marriage, 27th day of July 1897
19. Date of registration, 28 [th day of July] 1897
20. Any additional circumstances,[blank]

Source: State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Pre-1907 Wisconsin Marriage Record, Portage County, Vol. 3, Page 53.

1900 US Census. Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 Family

1900 U.S. Census

Michigan, Gogebic County

Ironwood City

14 June 1900
324 W. Norrie St

Skibba, Frank [Frank Skibba-2]. Head. White male. Born May, 1872, 28 years of age. Married for 3 years. Born in Germany. Both parents born in Germany. Immigration in 1880. Naturalized. Working as a day laborer.

_____, Gusta [Gusta Korda-2]. Wife. White, female. Born Jan 1879, 21 years of age, Married for three years. 1 child born, 1 child living. Born in Wisconsin. Both parents born in Germany.

_____, Emma [Emma Skibba-1]. Daughter. White female. Born May 1899, 1 year of age. Born in Wisconsin. Father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin.

_____, Peter [Peter Skibba-2]. Brother. White, male. Born Jan 1876, 24 years of age, single. Born in Germany. Both parents born in Germany. Immigration in 1880. Naturalized. Working as a day laborer.

1905 Wisconsin Census, Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family

1905 Wisconsin Census

Portage County

Town of Carson

1 June 1905

Skibba, Frank [Frank Skibba-2]. Head. White, male, 33 years old, married. Nativity: Ger. Poland. Nativity of parents: Ger.Poland. Working as Farm Laborer.

• ______, Gusta [Gusta Korda-2]. Wife. White, female, 27 years, married. Nativity: U.S. Nativity of parents: Ger.Poland
• ______, Emma [Emma Skibba-1]. Daughter. White, female, 6 years of age, single. Nativity: Wisconsin. Parents' Nativity: US + Ger.Poland.
• ______, Lione [sic] [Louis Skibba-1]. Son White, male, 4 years of age, single. Nativity: Wisconsin. Parents' Nativity: US + Ger.Poland.
• ______, Eddie [Edward Skibba-1]. Son White, male, 2 years of age, single. Nativity: Wisconsin. Parents' Nativity: US + Ger.Poland.

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Frank Skibba-2's brothers

John Skibba, age 45 and (second, note in 1900 census he is listed as a widower) wife Margaret, age 38, with children:

• John, age 19
• Alex, age 16
• Mary, age 15
• Frank, age 14
• Willie, age 11
• Elizabeth, age 9
• Addie [Adward, born Jan 1900], age 6
• Martha, age 3
• Rosa, age 1
  

Jacob Skibba, age 42 married to Anna, age 35 with children:

• Lena, age 17
• Mary, age 15
• Frank, age 13
• Barney, age 12
• Alexander, age 10
• Daniel, age 7
• Lawrence, age 4
• James, age 11 months.

There is also listed Anna Skibba, age 18 , single working as a domestic in the hotel run by Oswell and Lena Voyer. She is John's daughter according to 1900 census.

1910 US Census, Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family

1910 US Census

St. Louis County, Minnesota

Great Scott township

20 April 1910

Skibb (sic) Frank[Frank Skibba-2] . Head. Male, white, 38 years, married. Married 13 years. Born in Germany, Parents born in Germany. Employed as Foreman [?] Stationary. Home is rented.

_____, Guste [Gusta Korda-2] . Born in Wisconsin. Parents born in Wisconsin (sic). Wife. Female, white, 32 years, married 13 years.

_____, Emma [Emma Skibba-1] . Daughter. Female, white, 11 years. Single. Born in Wisconsin, Father born in Germany, Mother born in Wisconsin.

_____, Louis [Louis Skibba-1] .Son. Male, white, 8 years. Single. Born in Michigan, Father born in Germany,Mother born in Wisconsin.

_____, Edward [Edward Skibba-1] . Son. Male, white, 6 years. Single. Born in Wisconsin, Father born in Germany, Mother born in Wisconsin.

_____, Agnes [Agnes Skibba-1] . Daughter. Female, white, 4 years, Single. Born in Wisconsin, Father born in Germany, Mother born in Wisconsin.

1920 US Census. Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family

US Census 1920

6 January 1920
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Great Scott Township
Sharon Street

Skibba Frank J. [Frank Skibba-2] Head. Owner. Male, White. 48 years of age, married. Year of immigration 1880, Naturalized in 1890. Born in Germany, German mother tongue. Both parents born in Germany, mother tongue German. Steam engineer, stationary.

Skibba, Gusta M. [Gusta Korda-2] Wife. Female, white. 42 years of age, married. Born in Wisconsin. Both parents born in Germany, mother tongue German (sic).

Skibba, Emma E. [Emma Skibba-1] Daughter, female, white, 20 years of age, single. Father born in Germany, German mother tongue. Mother born in Wisconsin. Cashier[?] R.R. steam

Skibba, Louis L. [Louis Skibba-1] Son. Male, white. 18 years of age, single. Father born in Germany, German mother tongue. Mother born in Wisconsin. Tally boy in an iron mine.

Skibba Edward E. [Edward Skibba-1] Son. Male, white. 16 years of age, single. Father born in Germany, German mother tongue. Mother born in Wisconsin.

Skibba, Agnes E. [Agnes Skibba-1] Daughter. Female, white, 13 years of age, single. Father born in Germany, German mother tongue. Mother born in Wisconsin.

Skibba, George W. [George Skibba-1] Son. Male, white. 8 years of age, single. Father born in Germany, German mother tongue. Mother born in Wisconsin.

1930 US Census Frank Skibba-2 and Gusta Korda-2 family

US Census

April 4, 1930

St. Louis County, Minnesota

Buhl Village, Sharon Street

Skibba, Frank [Frank Skibba-2] . Head. Owns Home, $3500. Radio set present. Male. White. 57 years of age, Married. 26 years at first marriage. Able to read and write. Born in Germany. Parents born in Germany. German spoken before coming to US. 1880 year of immigration. Naturalized. Employed as Stationary Engineer in Heating Plant. Not a veteran.
　
Skibba, Gusta. [Gusta Korda-2] Wife. Female. White. 51 years of age, Married. 19 years at first marriage. Able to read and write. Born in Wisconsin. Parents born in Germany.

Skibba, Edward [Edward Skibba-1] . Son. Male. White. 26 years of age. Single. Able to read and write. Born in Wisconsin. Father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin. Employed as office clerk in iron mine. Not a veteran.

Skibba, George [George Skibba-1] . Son. Male. White. 19 years of age. Single. Able to read and write. Born in Minnesota. Father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin.

Skibba, Frank, Jr. [Frank Skibba-1]. Son. Male. White. 9 years of age. Single. Born in Minnesota. Father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin.

1936 Death of Gusta Korda-2's husband Frank Skibba-2

St Louis County (MN) Death Index

SKIBBA FRANK [Frank Skibba-2]
Date of Death 8/30/1936
Certificate Number 5572
Location EVELETH
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnstloui/192549s4.htm

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Obituary

Stevens Point Daily Journal

11 September 1936

Sketch of Mr. Skibba

An account of the death of Frank Skibba, Sr. [Frank Skibba-2], of Buhl Minnesota, former local resident, who died there on August 20 [sic], appeared in a Buhl newspaper as follows:

"The sudden death of Frank Skibba, Sr., Sunday following favorable reports of his condition Saturday, came as a real shock to the many friends of the family in this community.
"Mr. Skibba was taken to the Eveleth hospital August 22 with a ruptured appendix. Medical aid was clearing up this trouble when a blood clot obstructed the heart, causing his passing Sunday, August 30, and [sic] 10:10 p.m.
"For near[l]y 19 years Mr. Skibba had been employed in the Buhl municipal power house as an engineer, where he was held in the highest esteem for his workmanship and character. His kindliness toward men, women and children, and his cheery word will be missed by all who knew him.
"Services were held Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Fr. D.V. Patt officiating. A requiem mass was sung by the Sequin sisters. Mrs. Carmela Anderson sang "Ave Marie" during the services.
"Mr. Skibba was born May 7, 1872 in Berlin, Germany. He came to the United States when eight years old.
"At Stevens Point Wis., he married Miss Gusta Korda [Gusta Korda-2] on July 27, 1897. They moved to Buhl in 1908 where they have since made their home. During the last 19 years Mr. Skibba has been employed in the village power house as engineer.
"Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Miss Agnes [Agnes Skibba-1] and Mrs. M. E. Panyan [Emma Mary Skibba-1] of Buhl; four sons, Edward [Edward E. Skibba-1] and George [George William Skibba-1] of Wharton, Texas. Louis [Louis L Skibba-1] of Minneapolis, and Frank, Jr. [Frank Skibba-1], of Buhl. Also there is a sister, Mrs. Lena Jacobs [Helene Skibba-2], Stevens Point, Wis., and a brother, Jacob [Jacob Skibba-2], living in Junction City, Wis.
"Among those from out-of-town attending the rites were Jacob Skibba, Wm. Skibba, Alex Skibba [Alexander Skibba-1, Son of Jacob Skibba-2]Frank Skibba-2], Mrs. R. Brown, Mrs. Joe Gingle and Mrs. John Skibba of Junction City, Wis.; Mrs. Adolph Skibba of Menasha, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korda [Frank Korda-2]. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Korda [Paul Korda-2] and children of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. August Kirsling [Antoinette Korda-2] and children of Stevens Point, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. August Klaymat, Mr. and Mrs. George Imbertson. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kosloski, all of Hibbing.

Gusta Korda-2, Death Records

SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH RECORD

Name: Augusta Skibba [Gusta Korda-2]

SSN: 470-54-2600

Last Residence: 77707 Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas

Born: 6 Jan 1879

Died: Feb 1974 State (Year)

SSN issued: Minnesota (1963)

TEXAS DEATH INDEX

Name: Augusta Skibba [Gusta Korda-2]
Death Date: 27 Feb 1974
Death County: Jefferson
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed

Obituary Gusta Korda-2

Duluth News Tribune

Friday, March 1, 1974

p. 12

Mrs. Augusta Skibba [Gusta Korda-2], 95, former Buhl resident, díed Wednesday in Beaumont, Tex. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Emma Panyan [Emma Skibba-1], Buhl; two sons, Frank [Frank Skibba-1], Beaumont, and George [George Skibba-1], San Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Collier [Anna Korda-2], Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Mae Durand [Mae Korda-2], Stevens Point, Wisc.; a brother, Mr. Leo Korda [Leo Korda-2], Chicago; 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Buhl. Arrangements are made by the Rupp Funeral Home.

1918 October. Josephine Korda-2, Auto tips over.

Gazette

Stevens Point

23 October 1918

AUTO TIPS OVER

Mr. and Mrs. Jos Swetala [Joseph Swetalla-2 and Josephine Korda-2] and their five children drove up from Lanark last Saturday and all except Mr. Swetala remained over Sunday to visit at the home of her parents, Anton Korda and wife [Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3], 661 Prentice street.

On their way to town the Swetala family had a mishap which might have been very serious but resulted in only slight injuries to the youngest child. Just before reaching the sharp turn in the road at the new concrete highway a short distance north of the Wisconsin River Paper & Pulp Co. mill, the car was slowed down to a speed of five or six miles but [approaching?] the curve, it tipped over and spilled out the occupants. Practically the only damage done to the auto was the breaking of the windshield, smallpieces of glass striking the baby on the side of its head and barely cutting the skin. All the others escaped without injury.

1918 February. Josephine Korda-2 visits Stevens Point

The Gazette

Stevens Point

27 February 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Swetala [Joseph Swetalla-2 and Josephine Korda-2] and son and daughter drove up from Lanark last Sunday behind Joe's fast stepper and visited several hours with the lady's parents, Anton Korda and wife [Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3] on Prentice street. Two of Mrs. Swetala's brothers who live in Chicago write that there is a serious shortage of potatoes in that city, purchases at grocery stores being limited to a peck, for which the price is 65 cents, or at the rate of $2.60 per bushel. Who gets the big profit?

1919 Josephine Korda-2 visits Stevens Point

The Gazette (Stevens Point)
26 March 1919

Mrs. Joseph Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2] and daughter, Amelia [Amelia Swetalla-1], of Amherst, spent the latter part of the week in the city, guests at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Anton Korda [Susan Czech-2], Prentice street. Mrs. Korda is recovering from a siege of illness.