Jacob Straub
After a long, lingering illness, the gradual wearing out of a strong constitution after years of industry, Jacob Straub, passed into the eternal life at 9 o'clock this morning at the home of his son-in-law, R.M. Yardly, 72 North Diamond Street. Mr. Straub was born in Lancaster County, Pa., in 1826. The following year his grandfather, Jacob Markley and father, George Straub, moved to Mansfield and this was the home of Jacob Straub all his days. At the age of seventeen years he was apprenticed to William Bessinger a wagon maker. The apprenticeship expired when he became of age and he at once went into business for himself on East Fourth Street, near the corner of Adams, where he remained several years. He then purchased the property on North Main now occupied by George Schuler, where he had his shop until eleven years ago when he tore down the shop and erected in its stead the present brick building. Mr. Straub was twice married. His first wife was Elizabeth Christman, the mother of his only daughter, Mrs. Yardly. The second wife was Mrs. Henry Lehr, who died four years ago, the mother of his only son, Harry Straub. Mr. Straub was three times appointed to make the decennial land appraisements of the old Third Ward; was several times elected assessor of that ward and represented the ward in the city council. He also served a number of years as a member of the city board of equalization. Three years ago he was elected water works trustee and it was only on account of failing health that he was not a candidate for re-election. Funeral from the residence Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
From The Richland Shield & Banner, June 1, 1895