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Deb
I have a couple more things to add to the mix. I looked at the 1881 Lafayette city
directory, and found a "Mrs. Frederica Hoffmann" living at the Bernhardt house,
26 Perrin Ave. It's easy to see how "Rickey" could be a nickname for
"Frederica." I still wish I knew who Eva was.
Obit for Mrs. Frank (Clara) Bernhardt:
Mrs. John Bernhardt died shortly before 8 o'clock yesterday morning at St. Elizabeth
hospital. She had been sick only a few days and her death comes as a great shock to her
many friends. She was stricken by peritonitis last Friday and was taken to the hospital
Wednesday morning. Her condition was critical from the first and she gradually grew
weaker until the end came. Mrs. Bernhardt was born in Pottsville, Pa., forty seven years
ago and came to Lafayette when she was 12 years old. She was married to Mr. Bernhardt
twenty one years ago, her maiden name being Clara Weiss. Mrs. Bernhardt was an active
member of the English Lutheran church and will be greatly missed by that congregation.
Besides the husband she leaves one daughter, Lillian Bernhardt, who is now on the
vaudeville stage. She also is survived by a brother, August Weiss, of Shamokin, Pa. The
remains were taken to the Frank & Son establishment from the hospital to be prepared
for burial and this noon will be!
taken to the home of Mrs. Barbara Bernhardt, 1334 Ferry street to await interment. The
funeral will be held some time Saturday. - Lafayette Morning Journal July 1, 1910
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