1903 Charles F. Schafer and Anna Ertel were married on October 14. A newspaper article states, [1]
Mr. Chas. F. Schafer and Miss Anna Ertel were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Ertel of Valley Falls, Kansas, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 14th. Both of the young people are well known here. Mr. Schafer is a trustee of Calvin township and now young man in Jewell County is more respected. The bride has hundreds of acquaintances and friends here by whom she is much beloved. Mr. Schafer has built a handsome new house on his farm three miles west of Jewell, and to this home he will take his happy bride. An infare will be gien at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shafer, father and mother of the groom, tonight. Many friends from town will attend. This paper addis its congratulations and good wishes to the many others that will be tendered Mr. and Mrs. Schafer this evening.
Another newpaper article states,
The reception in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Schafer was the happy event at the comfortable home of John C. Schafer on Friday night of last week. About seventy guests were present ot meet and greet Chas. Schafer and his bride, formerly Miss Anna Ertel, who has hundres of friends in Jewell county, who are all glad to have her come to her new home where she and Charles, "like a double cherry, seeming parted and yet united" will share the joys and blessings of "sweet home" life. The social affair was tactfully managed by Miss Matah Schaeffer who eaited upon the guests with a magnificent social alertness, most pleasing to all. A program consisting of instrumental music by Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Berry, solo, by Miss Hockman, humorous recitation by Miss Ruby Earl, solo by Miss Rena Gabe, etc., was heartily received by the guests. Delicious refreshments, abundant in variety were served the guests by some eight smiling young ladies, under the leadership of Miss Matah. At the midnight hour followed a prayer and a benediction by the Rev. Swart, which appropriately closed the happy event. The friends left their good wishes and many beautiful presents with the bride and groom, and too, with them the blessed remembrance of a happy occasion.
1909 Anna R. Ertel, wife of Chas. F. Schafer, died on April 15 in Jewell, Kansas. She was buried in Jewell City Cemetery, Jewell, Jewell County, Kansas. [2] An obituary states, [3]
Our town was saddened yesterday morning by news of the death of Mrs. Chas. F. Schafer, who passed away at 4 a. m. Only a few months ago life held every promise for her. She had youth and health and home, with husband and children about her and loving friends on every hand. She was suddenly stricken in a way that baffled the doctors, and after exhausting their resources they advised a surgical operation for appendicitis. She was taken to Kansas City and the operation was performed, but the surgeons knew she could not live. In addition to appendicitis they found cancer. She told her husband that she went onto the operating table singing in her heart, "Nearer My God to Thee," and so it proved. The surgeons thought it best not to tell her the truth as there have been cases where the operation seems to have a favorable effect and the patient got well; so it has been a load for Mr. Schafer all these weeks, to present a cheerful face to her and to carry his burden a secret from her. Mres. Schafer grew from girlhood in Jewell and was generally beloved.
"Some time at eve when the tide is low,
I shall slip my moorings and sail away
To Mystic Isles, where at anchor lay
The crafts of those who have sailed before,
O'er the unknown sea to the unseen shore.A few who have watched me sail away,
Loving souls that my heart held dear,
In silent sorrow drop a tear.
But I shal have peacefully furled my sail,
In meetings sheltered from storm and gale,
And greeted the friends who sailed before,
O'er the unknown sea to the unknown shore"
Another obituary obituary states, [4]
Mrs. Chas. F. Schafer.
Anna R. Schafer, nee Ertel, was born January 18, 1881 in Center county, Penn. and died after months of suffering April 15, 1909. Her parents came to Jewell county in 1884, where she grew to womanhood.
In 1893 she united with the Evangelical church of which whe remained a consistent member. She graduated from the Jewell City high school with the class of 1899. October 14, 1903, she united in marriage with C. F. Schafer to which union two childre, Etheldred and Robert, were born.
March 1 she was taken to the St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., thinking an operation would help her regain her health. Despite all that could be done, in every particular, the disease could not be conquered.
Mrs. Schafer was highly respected an admired by all who knew her for here kindly disposition and sterling qualities. She lived an exemplary life in her home and community.
Funeral service to be held in the Evangelical church today at 3 p.m. Interment in the Jewell City cemetery.
An obituary in the Evangelical Messenger states, [5]
Schafer--Anna R. Schafer, nee Ertel, was born in Center County, Penna., January 18, 1881, and died, after serval months of suffering with internal cancer, April 15, 1909, in Jewell City, Kan. In 1892 she gave her heart to God and united with our church at Jewell City, of which she remained a devoted member. In 1903 she was married to C. F. Schafer. This union was blessed with two children. Sister Schafer was highly esteemed and respected, living a devoted and self-sacrificing life in the home, and an exemplary one in the church and community. She leaves husband, 2 children, parents and other relatives and friends.
1911 Charles Franklin Schafer was elected as a Republican representative for district 85 (Jewell) in the Kansas House of Representatives in 1911.
1918 Chas. Franklin Schafer registered for the draft. He was born on November 27, 1874 and lived in Jewell, Jewell County, Kansas. Wife Carrie B. Schafer was his nearest relative. He was medium height and build with grey eyes and light brown hair. [6]
1939 Charles F. Schafer died and a memorial stone was placed at Jewell City Cemetery, Jewell, Jewell County, Kansas. [7]
[1] Schafer Collection, Palmer Museum, 210 Delaware St., Jewell, Kansas., newspaper clipping.
[2] Find A Grave Memorial 43729160, [FindAGrave].
[3] Schafer Collection, Palmer Museum, 210 Delaware St., Jewell, Kansas., newspaper clipping.
[4] Schafer Collection, Palmer Museum, 210 Delaware St., Jewell, Kansas., newspaper clipping.
[5] Schafer Collection, Palmer Museum, 210 Delaware St., Jewell, Kansas., newspaper clipping.
[6] United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[7] Find A Grave Memorial 43729163, [FindAGrave].