Here are some newspaper notices (obituaries and marriages) from Scott County Minnesota. They are all related to my wife's family.


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SHAKOPEE ARGUS-TRIBUNE (Thursday 23 February 1928 – page 1, column 3)

FORMER RESIDENT BROUGHT HERE TUESDAY FOR BURIAL

The remains of Louis Tessier, 80 years of age, were brought here Tuesday morning from Huron, South Dakota, for burial in the Upper Catholic cemetery. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s church at nine o’clock, Rev. Father Lee officiating.
Mr. Tessier is survived by his wife and several children, all of whom reside in Dakota with the exception of the youngest son, who lives in Detroit, Michigan. The two eldest sons accompanied the remains here. Mrs. Tessier, because of ill health, was unable to make the trip.
The Tessier family were residents of Shakopee several years ago, living here for about five years. They moved here from a farm near Prior Lake. After leaving Shakpoee they made several moves before finally settling in Huron, South Dakota, at which place they lived at the time of Mr. Tessier’s death. There are a number of the older residents who remember these people and to whom this item will be of interest.

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Scott County, Minnesota - JORDAN INDEPENDENT (Thursday 23 February 1928 – page 8, column 1)

The remains of Mr. Tessier Sr. were brought from Mitchell, South Dakota where he died, and buried by the side of his son at Shakopee, Tuesday. Deceased was 74 years old. He had lived just south of our village for a period of eight years, leaving Prior Lake 20 years ago.

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JORDAN INDEPENDENT (Thursday 27 October 1932 – page 8, column 1)

PRIOR LAKE

MRS. TESSIER DEAD

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna M. Tessier, 78, who died from pneumonia and complications at her home, 1142 Kansas avenue southeast were held at 10 o’clock on October 18 at St. Martin’s Catholic church, Msgr. D. F. Desmond officiating.
Mrs. Tessier was born December 10, 1853, at Two River, Wisconsin, and was married to Louis Tessier in 1877. They came to Huron from Prior Lake, Minnesota in 1919, and Mrs. Tessier had made her home here ever since. Mr. Tessier died February 19, 1928.
The body was taken to Shakopee, Minnesota, for burial beside her husband and a son, Arthur; who died in 1910.
Surviving are five sons, Guy, Huron; Charles E., Eden; Albert M., Aberdeen; Roy E., Mitchell; and Raymond, Detroit; and one daughter, Mrs. Otis Spratt, Groton, South Dakota, besides 13 grandchildren. – Huron, S. D. ‘Huronite.’

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SHAKOPEE ARGUS-TRIBUNE (Thursday 20 October 1932 – page 1, column 3)

Mrs. Louis Tessier Funeral Yesterday

A Former Resident of This City, She Passed Away at Huron, South Dakota.

Mrs. Louis Tessier, a former resident of Shakopee, whose death occurred October 16 at the home of her son, Guy Tessier, Huron, South Dakota, was brought here for burial. Her death was due to an ailment of the heart, followed by an attack of pneumonia which at her advanced years she was unable to throw off. She was ill about two weeks.
Miss Anna Lemere, before her marriage, was born at Two Rivers, Wisconsin on December 10, 1853. Her girlhood years were spent at Two Rivers. It was there in the year 1875 that she became the wife of Louis Tessier who preceded her to the grave on February 19, 1928 at Huron. He was brought here for burial in the family lot at St. Mark’s cemetery where their son Arthur was interred following his death Sept. 10, 1910. The surviving children are Roy Tessier, Mitchell, Huron, South Dakota, Guy Tessier, Huron Huron, South Dakota, Ray Tessier, Detroit, Michigan, Albert Tessier, Abeerdeen, Huron, South Dakota and (Ada) Mrs. Otis Spratt, Groton, Huron, South Dakota. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Julia Henry of Crystal Falls, Michigan.
Before coming to Shakopee to live, the Tessiers resided for a number of years on their farm in Spring Lake Township. Before going to Huron to live with their son Guy, the lived in the Henry Hinds home which they had purchased, afterwards disposing of it to Mrs. Josephine Huber. Mr. and Mrs. Tessier were splendid citizens and kindly, obliging neighbors, who made many friends during their somewhat brief residence in this city. Mrs. Tessier, the deceased lady, whose interment took place here Wednesday, will be remembered by all who made her acquaintance for her kindly, gracious disposition.
A requiem high mass was intoned at the church which she attended at Huron Tuesday morning. Her remains were brought to the Wise Mortuary from which the funeral was held on Wednesday following services for the dead at St. Mary’s church at 10 o’clock a.m., Rev. Father McRaith officiating. The interment was in St. Mark’s cemetery.
Attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tessier, Mitchell, Huron, South Dakota, Ray Tessier, Detroit, Michigan, Charles Tessier, Eden, Huron, South Dakota, Albert Tessier, Aberdeen, Huron, South Dakota, and Guy Tessier, Huron, Huron, South Dakota, and other relatives of St. Paul.

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JORDAN INDEPENDENT (Thursday 2 September 1915 – page 1, column 5)

GILKEY-TESSIER

The marriage of Miss Della, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gilkey of Prior Lake, to R. E. Tessier of Good Thunder, Minnesota was solemnized at high noon yesterday, September 1, at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. John Deere officiating. The bride’s cousin Miss Lynne Gilkey played the wedding march. The living and dining rooms of the handsome Gilkey home were most tastefully decorated with ferns and flowers, green, yellow and pink being the predominating color notes.
The bride was dressed in white crepe dechine, silk lace trimmed and carried a shower bouquet of roses and valley lilies. She was attended by her sister, Miss Ione Gilkey dressed all in pink and carrying a bouquet of pink roses. Joseph Murphy of Minneapolis was best man.
There was a reception for invited relatives after the ceremony and later in the day the bridal pair left on a honeymoon trip to an undisclosed destination. They will make their home at Good Thunder, Minnesota.

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NEW PRAGUE TIMES (Thursday 9 September 1915)


CREDIT RIVER (page 7, column 3)

Mrs. Louis Tessier of Lakeville was a week-end guest of her daughter Mrs. Otis Spratt.

Mr. and Mrs. Otis Spratt and little daughters, Bernice and Lucille, went to Prior Lake on Wednesday to be present at the marriage of Mrs. Spratt’s brother, Roy Tessier, of Good Thunder, Minnesota, to Miss Dell Gilkey of Prior Lake.


(page 7, column 4)

TESSIER-GILKEY

The marriage of Miss Della, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Gilkey of Prior Lake to Roy E. Tessier of Good Thunder, Minnesota, was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents at high noon on Wednesday, September 1st. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Deere. The bride’s cousin, Miss Lynne Gilkey, presided at the piano. The rooms of the handsome Gilkey residence were most tastefully decorated for the occasion with ferns, smilax and flowers, yellow being the predominating color in the living room and pink in the dining room. The bride looked charming in her handsome gown of crepe de chene with an over drape of silk chantilly lace and carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. She was attended by her sister, Miss Ione Gilkey, who was attired in pink crepe de chene and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. Joseph Murphy of Minneapolis was best man. A reception was given for immediate relatives after the ceremony and later in the day the happy couple left for a trip to Duluth and down the Great Lakes taking with them the hearty good wishes of their many friends. They will be at home at Good Thunder, Minnesota. after October 5th.

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SHAKOPEE TRIBUNE (Friday 3 June 1910 – page 4, column 1)

A very interesting wedding occurred in Minneapolis on Wednesday when Miss Amy Gilkey of Prior Lake became the wife of Mr. Arthur Tessier. Miss Della Gilkey and Roy Tessier a sister and brother of the bride and groom and Mrs. E. B. Gilkey attended the services which were followed by a private wedding dinner at the Vendone Hotel. The bride wore a tailored cream suit with a black hat and carried lilies of the valley. Her sister Miss Della was gowned in a gray suit with hat to match. The bride is well known to the Shakopee people having attended high school here several years ago. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tessier of this city. They will be at home to their friends in Aberdeen, South Dakota after a month’s visit in Chicago and on the lakes. We extend our best wishes for a happy future.

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JORDAN INDEPENDENT (Thursday 25 October 1906 – page 1, column 6)

Tessier-Spratt

The marriage of Miss Ada, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tessier of Prior Lake, to Mr. Otis Spratt of Credit River, was solemnized at St. Peter’s church, Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. Father Deere officiating. Miss Gertrude Doherty was bridesmaid and Samuel Spratt was best man.
Following the church ceremony there was a wedding reception for relatives at the Tessier home during the afternoon and in the evening a dance was given to the many friends of the couple in the Prior Lake hall. Otis and his bride are justly popular wherever known and the scribe joins with their hosts of friends in wishing them every happiness. They will make their home in Credit River.

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NEW PRAGUE TIMES (Thursday 25 October 1906 – page 4, column 1)

CREDIT RIVER

St. Peter’s church was the scene of a quiet wedding, Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when Ada Tessier became the bride of Otis Spratt, Rev. John Deere performing the marriage ceremony. The bride was attired in a gown of white banzar, prettily trimmed with shiring and all over lace. She wore a veil and carried a bouquet of brides roses. Miss Gertie Doherty was bridesmaid and wore pale blue silk and carried pink roses. Samuel Spratt, brother of the groom, was best man. Charles Tessier and Porter Spratt acted as ushers. After the nuptial mass was over the party went to the home of the bride’s parents where a wedding breakfast was served. A reception was held in the afternoon for the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The best wishes of their many friends are expressed for their future happiness.

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SHAKOPEE TRIBUNE (Friday 26 October 1906 – page 1, column 2)

CREDIT RIVER

Miss Ada Tessier and Otis Spratt were married at St. Peter’s church, Tuesday morning at nine o’clock. Rev. Fr. Deere officiating.
Their attendants were Miss Gertrude Doherty and Samuel Spratt.
A wedding reception was held at the bride’s home during the afternoon and in the evening a dance was given to a large number of their friends at Prior Lake hall.
The young couple will reside in Credit River, and hosts of friends extend congratulations and well wishes for continuous prosperity and happiness.

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SHAKOPEE TRIBUNE (Friday 16 September 1910 – page 1, column 2)

The sad news of the death of Arthur Louis Tessier at Aberdeen, South Dakota, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tessier of this city was received here Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Tessier jr had returned to her home at Prior Lake on Friday and was to be joined by her husband on Monday after a short hunting trip. The message of the accident was received by her the following day after her departure.
Arthur in company with his younger brother, Raymond and a friend were hunting ducks at a lake 9 miles from Aberdeen the former using a borrowed, automatic repeater shotgun, loaning his own and less dangerous weapon to his brother. The latter had gone to water the horses while the other two were in a boat on the lake near the shore. Arthur shot once when he became overbalanced. In grasping backwards to stay himself another shot was fired entering his back and he fell into the water. Time to inform his companion that he was shot was all that was left him before his spirit took flight. His wife, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilkey and his mother Mrs. Tessier departed for Aberdeen Saturday evening returning with the corpse on Monday.
Arthur Tessier was born in Filmore County, Nebraska on March 7th, 1879 and spent his boyhood on the farm there. In 1893 the family moved to St. Paul where they resided for four years before making Spring Lake their home. Four years ago the deceased learned the tinner and plumber trade at Duluth and established a business for himself in Aberdeen the following year. At the time of his death he employed three brothers and four other men in his workshop. On June 1st of the present year he was married at Minneapolis to Miss Amy Gilkey of Prior Lake who returned to South Dakota to make that state her home. Both young people are well known in this vicinity and their many friends extend their sincerest sympathy to the sorrowing bride and relatives.
The funeral was held from St. Mary’s church, Tuesday morning at ten o’clock: Rev. Fr. Lee conducted the services at the church and Upper Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Otto [Otis] Spratt of Spring Lake a sister of the deceased and his brothers: Guy, Roy, and Raymond of Aberdeen, Albert of Duluth and Charles of Beardsley, were all present at the funeral. Others present were relatives and friends from Prior and Spring Lake and the twin cities.

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD (Thursday 22 September 1910 – page 1, column 4)

Arthur Louis Tessier, age 31, son of Louis Tessier of Shakopee, was accidentally shot while out hunting near Aberdeen, South Dakota. While out in a boat he became over-balanced and his automatic repeater went off while Tessier was trying to save himself from going overboard. Deceased was married last June to Miss Amy Gilkey of Prior Lake.

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JORDAN INDEPENDENT (Thursday 15 September 1910 – page 1, column 1)

ACCIDENTAL DEATH FROM AUTOMATIC GUN

Arthur Tessier, Former Scott County Boy, Killed While Hunting, at Aberdeen, South Dakota

Arthur Tessier of Aberdeen, South Dakota met instant death in a hunting accident on a lake near that city, Saturday. It seems that the boat himself and a companion were in lurched and Arthur grabbed for the side of the boat. In some manner, while doing this, the automatic gun he held in his hand discharged, the charge striking him in the back and entering his spine. Death was almost instantaneous.
Deceased formerly lived at Prior Lake. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. [Louis] Tessier of Shakopee and was 30 years of age. He was energetic and capable, being the owner of a prosperous hardware business in Aberdeen. Only last June he was wedded to Miss Amy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gilkey of Prior Lake. They had just finished building a handsome home in Aberdeen. The death of this fine young man is in all respects a sad one and to his surviving kin tenderest sympathy is extended. His parents are also living, also five brothers and a sister, Mrs. Otis Spratt of Credit River.
The remains were brought to Shakopee and the funeral occurred in that city, Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock.

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Scott County ARGUS (Friday 16 September 1910 – page 1, column 4)

DEATH’S HARVEST

ARTHUR Tessier

Last Saturday the shocking news was received here of the accidental death while hunting that morning of Arthur Tessier of Aberdeen, South Dakota, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. [Louis] Tessier of this city.
The following extract from an Aberdeen paper gives an account of the manner in which the accident occurred that cost the young man his life:
This morning the hunting season claimed as its victim Arthur L. Tessier, owner and manager of the Aberdeen Sheet Metal Works, who was instantly killed by the accidental discharge of an automatic gun, which drove its full charge into his back, shattering the spinal cord in the small of the back, and causing instant death. He was in a boat on Lord’s Lake with Hector Wright, a young Aberdeen boy, at the time of the accident, and both men were standing up, shooting overhead. At the discharge he fell overboard while young Wright screamed for help. By the time the first aid arrived the man was dead.
The party, consisting of William Mees, Hector Wright, Arthur Tessier and his younger brother, Ray Tessier, had gone out to Lord’s Lake, a mile southwest, last night, and were planning to spend a full day among the ducks. Wright and Tessier were shooting together in a boat. It is thought that the man became overbalanced, started to fall, while the automatic gun poured its shot into the body while falling.
The entire charge had entered the small of the back on the left side and went straight for the spine, which was shattered. The accident took place at 10 o’clock, and the body was hastily brought to Aberdeen and taken to the Wilson undertaking parlors, later being removed to his home at 710 Ninth St.
Mr. Tessier was thiry years old on March 17th, last. He was formerly a resident of Prior Lake, where he removed with his parents from Nebraska when fourteen years of age. About three years ago he went to Aberdeen and engaged in the tinning and plumbing business which had steadily grown under his management until he was the owner of a prosperous business employing a number of men.
His marriage to Miss Amy Gilkey eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gilkey of Prior Lake, took place on the first of last June at the Immaculate Conception parsonage in Minneapolis, and the young couple went at once to Aberdeen where Mr. Tessier has just completed a handsome new home for his bride. Mrs. Tessier had arrived here Friday for a few days’ visit with his parents and Mr. Tessier was expected to join her Sunday to remain for several days. The unexpected news of his death came as a crushing blow to her and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out in fullest measure to the young wife and his bereaved family. Upon receipt of the telegram announcing his death, his mother and wife, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gilkey, left for Aberdeen at once to return with the body to Shakopee.
Funeral rites were conducted at his home in Aberdeen by the Knights of Columbus, who escorted the remains to the station, en route for this city where they arrived Monday and were taken to the home of his parents.
Mr. Tessier’s death is the visit to break the happy family circle. Surviving him besides his young wife are his parents, five brothers, Guy, Charles, Albert, Roy, and Raymond and a sister, Mrs. Otis Spratt of Prior Lake. To those who knew him best, to whom his loss is the greatest, we offer our deepest and most sincere sympathy in the great sorrow that has come over their home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at ten o’clock from St. Mary’s church and were very largely attended. Rev. Father Lee officiated and the remains were laid to rest in the upper Catholic cemetery.
Out-of-town relatives in attendance at the funeral were:
Guy, Roy, and Raymond Tessier of Aberdeen; Albert of Duluth; Charles of Beardsley; Mr. and Mrs. Otis Spratt; Mrs. Katherine Spratt of Credit River; Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gilkey, and daughters, Della and Iona; Mr. and Mrs. George Gilkey, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harding of Prior Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Tessier; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tessier; Miss Mary Tessier; Michael Tessier and son Carl; Manuel Tessier; Misses Mary, Rose and Stella Niquette; Mrs. Mary Carlson of St. Paul; Mrs. Rose Allie of White Bear; and Mrs. Jas. Poole of Farmington.