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Gustavus W. and Maggie B. (Eston) Bandt, Burlington



In 1870 Dixon County, Nebraska, W. Bandt is 38, Caroline 33, William 11, Gustavus 9, - these four born in Prussia - Perry 6, Amee 4, Cassy 1, and J. Darjer 16 born in Prussia is working on their farfm.
In 1880 Dixon County, Nebraska, William Bandt is farming, 48, with Caroline 43, William 21, Gustavus W. 18, Perry G. 16, Ameel 14, Cassa 11, and Henrietta five months old.

Per one tree, Margaret E. Eston married Wilhelm Gustav Bandt on October 1, 1889 in Osborne, Kansas.

In 1895 Osborne County, Kansas, G. W. Bandt is 33, born in Nebraska, with Mary 23 Iowa. Rex 4 and Fraziea 2 were born in Kansas.

In 1900 Smith County, Kansas, Gustave Brandt is a grain buyer, born June 1860 in Nebraska, married 11 years to Maggie B. July 1870 Iowa. Rexford S. was born August 1890, Frazia M. November 1892, both in Kansas.

1906 Phillipsburg, Kansas "The chances are everybody in the county has by this time heard of the bold hold-up at the mill last Wednesday evening. About 6 o'clock a stranger walked in the office and covering Messrs. Bandt and Blauer with a revolver, commanded them to throw up their hands. At first the mill owners thought the matter a Joke, but when the man behind the gun said "D you, throw up your hands." they realized that it was a genuine hold-up. After their hands had gone up, the robber helped himself to what money there was in the cash box, and with the muzzle of the .44 to Bandt's head commenced going through his pockets. Fred Blauer was standing near the door leading to the elevator, and when the robber was searching Mr. Bandt, Fred made a jump for the door. He succeeded in reaching the door, but at that instant the robber switched the gun in his direction and pulled the trigger, the ball taking effect in Blauer's thigh, passing clear through, though not touching the bone. Blauer ran into the mill and told the employes that he had been shot and that a robber was holding up the office. As soon as possible Blauer was taken to the hospital by one of the mill hands, where his wound was dressed and every possible attention given him. After shooting Mr. Blauer, the robber sprang out of the south door and disappeared. The alarm was given as soon as Mr. Bandt could get to the telephone and a searching party organized. All trains that night were closely watched, and some shooting done at an unknown party who tried to board an outgoing train. Friday a little after noon the fellow who committed the deed was captured in a cornfield east of Marvin by a posse, and though frequent threats of hanging were made, he was brought to this city and given a preliminary hearing before Justice Tcoker and bound over to district court in the sum of $200, in default of which he was held in jail. Mr. Bandt was with the posse when the robber was captured, and as soon as he saw him was positive of his identification. The fellow gave his name as Mike Ryan, and is a tough looking customer. In conversation with Mr. Bandt, the robber admitted that he was the person the searching party shot at in the railroad yard here Wednesday night; that he walked from here to a point a mile east of Dana, where he became sick and lay down to rest. From there he wandered across the country to Marvin, but claimed he did not know how he got there. Ryan has the appearance of being a dope fiend, and when searched a bottle of the stuff was found in his pockets, as was also the gun with which he shot Mr. Blauer. Mr. Bandt informs us that about $32 was secured by the robber. There is not much question but that Ryan will get a good long term in the penitentiary for the dirty job. The millers immediately offered a reward of $?00 for the apprehension of the robber, and Mr. Bandt told us Monday morning they stood ready to pay same as soon as it was decided to whom it belonged."


One family member posted:
"Frederick Wilhelm BANDT born in Germany Dec 26,1859. Married Charlotte KNIGHT in 1882, Died June 29,1934.

Wilhelm Gustaf BANDT born in Germany Jan 28,1861. Married Margaret E. ESTON Oct 01,1889 in Osbourne,Ks ; Died Oct 19,1919.

Gustaf Perry BANDT born Oct 14,1864 in Dixon County Ne;Never married. Died Mar 13,1930

Perry Amel BANDT born Mar 08,1866 in Dixon County Ne; Married Agnes Annastatia McDONALD Nov 03,1892. Died June 21,1929 in Phillips County,Ks.

The BANDT Bros. were early settlers in Phillipsburg ,coming there in the 1880`s. They were pioneers in the grain and elevator business.

The oldest two came to the USA with their parents in 1862,and first settled near Ponca,Dixon County, Ne.

1908 "S. W. Grubb of Osborne, Kansas has acquired a one-fourth interest in the Phillipsburg, Kansas Mil and Elevator Company by trading to G.W. Bandt two 160-acre farms. Mr. Grubb also traded his residence in Osborne for Mr. Bandt's residence in Philllipsurg, and both will occupy the former home of the other. Mr. Grubb will take an active part in the business of the mill and elevator."

1909 "G. W. Bandt has purchased the Carleton Elevator at Cawker City, Kan., and will take possession on July 1. "

March 1910 Burlington " G. W. Bandt of Cawker City, Kansas, has purchased the Phillipsburg Mill & Elevator Co.'s property at this place. Mr. Bandt was formerly connected with the firm of Bandt Bros., with headquarters at Phillipsburg and is an experienced man at the business. The family are now occupying the C. W. Merrill residence."

October 1910 "Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Larkin, of Emerson, Iowa, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bandt last week. Mrs. Larkin is a sister of Mrs. Bandt."

December 1910 "Rex Bandt, Albert Beal, Roy Lundy, Vernon Coakley and Eli Larson spent Sunday at the P.H. Godsman ranch."

Rex played a soldier in the 1911 production of 'Hamlet' in Burlington.

March 1911 "G. W. Bandt has let the contract for the remodeling of his residence to Williams & Winegar who have beguan work. One more story is to be added and other improvements are to be made."


October 1912 "Mrs. G. W. Bandt and daughter Frazie, returned Friday morning from a visit to Kansas City."

John B. Reynolds, 23, and Flavia Bandt, 22, married in Burlington on August 28, 1913
1914 "G.W. Bandt, who recently sold his elevator at Burlington, Colorado to Hugh Baker, has bought the Goodland elevator at Goodland, Kansas."

In 1915 Goodland, Kansas, G. W. Bandt is 55, Maggie 45.

1916 "G. W. Bandt's elevator at Goodland, Kan., has been leased from him by Houston & Hulshizer. "
Gustavus 1860-1919 is buried in Phillipsburg # 23988877, with Margaret 1872-1934 # 23988874.

Obituary Gustavus William Bandt from Phillipsburg, Kansas, provided by Donald Cox

"Gustavus William Bandt, son of William Fredriek and Caroline Bandt was born at Ponca, Dixon county, Nebraska January 28, 1860; died in Phillipsburg, Kansas October 19, 1919, age 59 years, 8 months and 21 days. Mr. Bandt grew to manhood in the community of his birth then moved to Osborne, Kansas. Here on October 1, 1889 he was united in marriage with Maggie Eston. To this union two children were born, who with his wife survive him.

Almost all his life he has been engaged in the grain elevator business and in this occupation has lived in many places in western Kansas and eastern Colorado, being located in Phillipsburg about two years. The past two years he was engaged in the garage and automobile business at Limon, Colorado. Disposing of his business there he purchased a home in Phillipsburg and moved here to spend his remaining days. About two weeks ago was stiken with his fatal illness and passed away from us.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two children, Rexford Synda Bandt and Mrs. Farzia Maud Reynolds, both of Phillipsburg, and one grandson William Bandt Reynolds .........(unable to read)..and A.P. of Kimball, Nebraska. Two sisters, Mrs. Etta Oakley and Mrs. Cassie Edwards of Wolbach, Nebraska with many friends who have known and appreciated him during his life. He is gone from us but we treasure the memory of a loving husband, a kind father a trustworthy friend and upright citizen.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. L. A. Kerr officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. Notes for Margaret E. Eston: Fairview Cemetery Record, Phillipsburg, KS ID#1163 (2-4-7-5). She died on January 3, 1934 in Phillipsburg Kansas and was buried on January 5, 1934."


In 1920 Phillips County, Kansas, Maggie B. Bandt is widowed, 48, with Flavia Reynolds 27, also widowed and Billie Reynolds 5 born in Dolcorad.

Rex S Bandt 29 and Goldie 25 are with them.


FLAVIA

In 1930 Phillips County, Kansas, Bertram Hall is 46, born in Illinois, with Frazia M. 37 Kansas. Billie B. is adopted, 16, born in Colorado.

In 1940 Phillips County, Leo B. is a real estate abstractor, 54, Frazia 46, Billie 26 a business manager for college annuals.


Leo Hall 1883-1978 is buried in Phillips County, Kanss # 29195098. (Probably Leo Bertram Hall)

Frazia died May 8, 1968, buried in Phillipsburg # 29195240.


REX

Goldie Davis married Rex L. Bandt, 23 on June 30, 1914 in Burlington, Colorado.
Witnesses were Laura P. Davis and Mrs. G. W. Bandt.
They're in Kansas in 1920 , and in 1940 Rex is in Salinas, California, divorced, an electrician, 50 born in Kanss.

In 1930 Flagler, Colorado, Laura P. Davis is 64, widowed, living with daughter Goldie Bandt.
Goldie is a saleslady in a general store.

The Lloyd Bandt dying in 1977 in Calhan, Colorado is probably a cousin of Rex..


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