Christ Stotz Sr., 85-year old pioneer resident
of near Tolstoy, passed away at his home on November 9 after a brief illness.
He was born in Gluecksthal, South Russia in 1858 and was married to Rosina
Dufloth in 1885. In 1889 he came with his family to this country, homesteading
on a farm near Tolstoy where he resided until his death. He is survived
by his wife, five sons, and five daughters.