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Two newspaper clippings about the death of C.H. Holst, founder of the Holst Cheap Cash Store in Mishicot, Wisconsin.

Full text of first article:

C.H. HOLST DIES AT HOME AT MISHICOT

Well Known Business Man of County Ill For Long Time

C.H. Holst, widely known pioneer merchant of Manitowoc county, died at the family home at Mishicot at 3:30 this morning, death following an illness of many months. Mr. Holst underwent an operation last summer in a final effort to regain his health but the hope proved futile. The funeral will be held at Mishicot Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with service at St. Peter’s Lutheran church, the Rev. Zell officiating.

Founded Business in 1890

Born in Germany April 1, 1853 Mr. Holst came to America with his parents as a babe. The family took up its home in Calumet county and there he grew to manhood. For a time he taught in the public schools and then engaged in business at New Holstein. He was married to Miss Augusta Hintz Behnke and in 1890 the family moved to Mishicot where he established the Holst Sons Company, a general store business from which he retired in 1914 turning the business over to his sons. He remained an advisor and took an interest in the affairs of the company, however until a year ago when failing health compelled him to give up all his active interests.

Mr. Holst is survived by his widow, two sons Arthur and Hugo all at Mishicot and by three daughters, Mrs. Elwood Fischer of Sheboygan, Mrs. A.R. Madson of Mishicot and Mrs. F.J. Sievers of Pullman, Washington.

Was A Home Man

Mr. Holst belonged to no fraternal orders, being essentially a home man and devoting all of his time outside of his business to his family. Mr. Holst was one of the best known men of the county and his death is a shock to the community.

Full text of second article:

Notes from Mishicot

C.H. Holst, well known merchant of Mishicot, died Monday morning, death following an illness of many months. The deceased was born in Germany. April 1, 1858 and came to this country with his parents when a child. The family took up their home in Calumet county and there he grew to manhood. For a time he taught in the public schools and then engaged in business at New Holstein. He was twice married. His first wife died many years ago and he was married again to Mrs. Augusta Hintz Behnke and in 1890 the family moved to Mishicot, where he established a general store business from which he retired in 1914 turning the business over to his sons, Arthur and Hugo.

Mr. Holst is survived by his wife, two sons Arthur and Hugo of Mishicot and three daughters, Mrs. Elwood Fischer of Sheboygan, Mrs. A.R. Madsen of Mishicot, Mrs. F.J. Sievers of Pullman, Washington.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Rev. Zell officiating.