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Louis Wolfarth, who crossed the river Friday night, was laid sadly and sorrowfully away, Monday, and his body was returned to the earth from which it came.  The deceased had a large circle of friends bound to him through personal love and respect for the many virtues which he possessed and which he ever held in view throughout his long and industrious life.  He was an upright man with a pleasing personality and a life as clear and open as the day.  

He had been a resident of Mansfield for more than 50 years and was one of this city's best known and useful citizens.  Some years ago when he stood erect in the full vigor of glorious manhood he took an active part in the concerns of the city's business life.  No man was more respected than he was, and no man wielded a greater influence for good.  His life was taken up by many cares of business and in providing for his family yet he found time to do many acts of kindness to those who were weaker comrades in the great battle of life.  

Where sickness and affliction had darkened a house there he came as a ministering friend and did his utmost to bring consolation and point of refuge where all can go and feel that they pour the sorrows into an ear which is not deaf, to their entreaties.  To a stumbling and weak brother he was a tower of strength and he was ever ready to help when he saw that the stricken unfortunate was doing his part to rise and take his place as a respected man among his fellows.  He was a consistent Christian and member of St. John's Evangelical church, in which he was quite prominent before physical infirmity compelled him to be irregular in his attendance at the place of worship.  In his death Mansfield lost a citizen to be proud of, and he left a heritage of which his family may well be proud and which much can not corrupt, the heritage of an upright and blameless life.

Services were held at the residence at 2 p.m. Monday and were conducted by Dr. H.L. Wiles.  Dr. Wiles was chosen to conduct the services on account of the fact that he and the deceased had been warm personal friends and also because it was desired to conduct the services in English instead of German.  Dr. Wiles took as his text, Luke 14:14 ... "For thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just".  

He spoke of the upright and clear life of the deceased and of his worth in the community.  Interment was made in the local cemetery.

Music was furnished by the choir of the St. John's Evangelical church and the pallbearers were:  Louis Vonhof, Fred Walters, John Ferguson, T. Robinson, Conrad Coul, George Schambs, John Ritter and Joseph Reheis.

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