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    1. [MOCOLE] Peter M. Vogel - obituary
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    3. Russellville Rustler, Friday, March 29, 1912 Captain Peter M. Vogel died at his home here early Monday morning after an illness of several months with rheumatism and kindred diseases. He was 71 years of age, was born in Germany on June 20, 1841. He came to this country with his parents, who located in Cole County in 1853. At the beginning of the Civil War he joined the 10th Mo. Cavalry of the Union forces and served throughout the war. At the close he returned to Cole County and was married to Miss Louise Bauder at Honey Creek. He engaged in farming there until six years ago when he came to this city. He was elected a justice of the peace which position he was forced to resign because of his illness. He is survived by a wife, four sons, John H. of Brazito, Charles P. of Centertown, Andy of Scrivner and Peter J. of Mission Junction, British Columbia, and three daughters, Mrs. C.P. Scott and Miss Anna Vogel of Jefferson City and Mrs. Walter Stark of Decatur. Two brothers, John Vogel of Camden County, Henry Vogel of this city and two sisters, Mrs. C. Propst of Jefferson City and Mrs. James Abegg of Washington State, also mourn his loss. He was a member of the local G.A.R. Post and also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Chas. Hoffmann conducted the services. The interment was in the National Cemetery.

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