Friedrich Gustave STRUCKMEYER [8052]

   Cause of his death was Haemorrhage of brain.

  General Notes:

Groom Name(s): Gustave STRUCKMEYER
Bride Name(s): Ann Jane TILLEY
Marriage Date: 1881, June 30
Marriage Place: Wesleyan Parsonage Pirie St Adelaide
Groom Age: 23
Groom Approx. Birth Year: 1858
Groom Marital Status: S
Groom Father: John Hughes STRUCKMEYER
Bride Age: 34
Bride Approx. Birth Year: 1847
Bride Marital Status: W
Bride Father Name: William HEFFORD
District: Adelaide
Symbol:
Book/Page: 127/1199

Cemetery: Sedan Lutheran STRUCKMEYER Friedrich undefined 1899

Evening Journal (Adelaide) Friday 21 February 1890
LAW and CRIMINAL COURTS
SUPREME COURT - CRIMINAL SITTINGS
Thursday, February 20.
(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Boucaut.)
Mr. Stuart prosecuted for the Crown.
EMBEZZLEMENT.
Frederick Gustav Struckmeyer (28) pleaded "not guilty" to a charge of embezzling £5 17s. 9d. belonging to his masters - Andrew, Dewar, Douglas, and another on October 4. Mr. W. V. Smith defended. Struckmeyer was engaged by Messrs. Johnston and Douglas as collector, at the rate of £2 per week, with commission. The evidence for the prosecution was that Struckmeyer did business with a man named Caspar, whose money he had to collect. He received the money mentioned in the charge, but did not account for it. The defence was a complete denial. Struckmeyer said he handed Mr. Johnston the money when he received it. His employer habitually mixed up moneys received for the firm with his private cash. The Jury found Struckmeyer "not guilty," and he was discharged.

South Australian Register Monday 16 October 1893
POLICE COURTS.
Adelaide: Saturday, October 14.
[Before Messrs. J. Gordon, S.M., and W. Hooper.]
Gustav Struckmeyer was brought up on a charge laid by Tanus Nachul Coory of the larceny as a bailee on September 12 of certain articles of clothing. Mr. S. J. Mitchell appeared for the complainant. The latter said that he employed the defendant as a traveller, and gave him the goods, which were valued at about £2, to take as samples and get orders, and he instructed him not to sell the goods. Later on he asked for the goods, and defendant said he had sold some and had drinks for the others. The defendant when arrested said that he offered to pay £1 off, but the complainant wanted the lot. The defendant said that the complainant never told him not to sell the samples until after he had done so. He had not received any salary. Two months' hard labour.

South Australian Register (Adelaide) Wednesday 8 April 1896
PUBLIC NOTICES
MR. STRUCKMEYER, our late Traveller, is NOT AUTHORIZED to COLLECT any MONEY or take orders on our behalf, he being no longer in our employ. Wm. Fax & Co., Cash Grocers, Morphett-street.

South Australian Register (Adelaide) Friday 3 February 1899
THE COUNTRY.
FATALITY AT SEDAN.
SEDAN. February 1.
A sad fatality took place here on Monday morning last, the victim being Friederich Giovioni Struckmeyer, who was in the employ of Mr. W. Farey, one of the local storekeepers. Deceased was last seen alive in the passage of the local hotel at 2 a.m. on Monday last. Three hours later he was discovered, lying dead in a pool of blood, alongside his van, just behind Mr. Farey's house, with two large wounds in the back of his head. The district Coroner, Mr. W. Tucker, held an inquest, which was opened on Monday evening, and after the evidence of one of the witnesses had been taken, it was adjourned until the following morning, when the evidence of a number of other persons was given, including Dr. Purvis, of Angaston, who, at the request of the Coroner, had made & post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased. He stated that the wounds on deceased's head were sufficient to have caused his death, and that they might have been occasioned by deceased's falling from his van, and striking some sharp point in the course of his fall, such as the nave or the tire of a wheel. Deceased, if he were stupefied through drink or drugs, would be all the more likely to fall heavily. From the evidence tendered by several of the other witnesses it was dear that the deceased had been despondent, and had been drinking heavily of late, though it could not be clearly proved that he was drunk at the hour at which he met his death. The Jury, after a few minutes' retirement, returned a verdict that deceased came to his death accidentally.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Tuesday 7 February 1899
THE SEDAN MYSTERY.
THE POLICE AT WORK.
STRUCKMEYER'S HISTORY
LARRIKINISM AT SEDAN.
When the Commissioner of Police saw the report of the inquest on the man Struckmeyer in 'The Advertiser' of Saturday, he at once asked for a special report on the case from the officer at Angaston, and on Monday, when a complete account of the peculiar circumstances surrounding the case appeared, he took further action. He told a reporter that he would not let the matter rest as it was, and that the mystery would be sifted to the bottom. We understand that a special detective, who is conversant with the German language, has been sent to Sedan.
Some interesting particulars of Struckmeyer's career have been obtained from one of his step-daughters, who is resident in Adelaide. It appears that he was well connected in Hamburg. His mother was a French woman, and his father a German. Struckmeyer was evidently the black sheep of the family, and when quite a youth his father sent him to Australia for a trip. He spent all his money, and remained in Australia. He was a skilled pianist, and on two or three occasions played in the Town Hall. He took a position as grocer in Walters's store at Nairne and there he met his future wife. This lady was the head dress-maker, and she was several years older than her youthful lover. They were married nearly 20 years ago in the Wesleyan Church, Pirie-street, by the Rev. J. B. Stephenson. Mrs. Struckmeyer had been to the altar at least once before, having married Mr. Tilley, schoolmaster at Kanmantoo. The couple first settled at Redhill. Later on they came to Adelaide, and Struckmeyer was employed at Mr. McRostie's store in Rundle-street, and afterwards at Wertheim's depot, and at Mr. W. F. Stock's office. He got into trouble at one or two of the places, and was described as a worthless fellow, though clever and well educated. His wife had to maintain him by taking in dressmaking, and at last she left him and started a shop in Argent street, Broken Hill, where she resides at present. Struckmeyer went to Freeling, and having quarrelled and fought with his employer, Mr. George Nenke, he came to Adelaide, and for three months made a living by selling waste paper and getting odd jobs. Then he went to the position at Sedan as grocer and draper to Mr. William Farey, and when he had been there only a few months became engaged to his employer's eldest daughter. Mrs. Struckmeyer had four daughters by her first husband, and two after her marriage with Struckmeyer. The elder of these latter died, and the younger one, who is nearly 16 years of age, is now at Broken Hill with her mother. Struckmeyer's life was insured for £200. His stepdaughter gives his age at nearer 42 than 34. In addition to corroborating the statement given by his father to a reporter of "The Advertiser" Ernest Farey gave some interesting particulars concerning his relations with the deceased man, Struckmeyer, which go to show that there was no ill-feeling existing between them. He said: - "After the row on Saturday night Struckmeyer called to me as I was going to the farm, and said "Your dad seems very queer. I hope it will all blow over." I turned round and said - "Well, Fred, you are to blame in one way." He said - "I know I ought not to have been down there, but it won't happen again." He added - "Tell Harriet I will be down in the morning. She is not to go out. I might go tonight." I said - "You had better not go tonight. You had better go early in the morning." He caught hold of me by the hand and said - "I don't want to fall out with you." He was downhearted and could hardly speak. He added - "I hope it will all blow over," and when we parted he said - "Good night. Don't forget to tell Harriet what I told you."
The residents of Sedan are very anxious to have a police constable stationed in their midst, as the officer at Angaston cannot always be present to keep order. Quite recently the district constable, W.T. Burgemeister, had an unpleasant experience at the hands of two of his fellow townsmen. A disturbance took place in the hotel, and when it was at its height the constable was sent for. He arrived armed with his baton, and entering the bar said, 'In the name of the Queen I bid you keep the peace.' He was promptly thrown out amid much excitement. His assailants were brought before the Truro Police Court on Friday last, and charged with interfering with a district constable in the execution of his duty. They were fined £5 each with costs, and on an information for assault, laid by Mr Henschke, they had to forfeit about £3 13s. more. Another information, the result of a disturbance at the same place, was heard at the Truro Court on Friday. Mr Louis Koch, the publican, it appears, was also thrown out of his own bar by an excited German. He had likewise the satisfaction of seeing his assailant fined. With such scenes occurring frequently, some of the people say they require more police protection.

Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW) Wednesday 8 February 1899
THE SEDAN MYSTERY.
[By Telegraph.]
ADELAIDE, Wednesday.
Sergeant Dechert has been sent to Sedan to investigate the mysterious death of the man Struckmeyer on Sunday week, about which there is great excitement in the district.
The South Australian police are still inquiring into the Sedan mystery-murder, suicide, or accident: it is not certain which. Some interesting particulars of the victim Struckmeyer's career have been obtained from one of his step-daughters, who is resident in Adelaide. It appears that he was well-connected in Hamburg. His mother was a French woman and his father a German, Struckmeyer was evidently the black sheep of the family, and when quite a youth his father sent him to Australia for a trip. He spent all his money and remained in Australia. He was a skilled pianist, and on two or three occasions played in the Town Hall. He took a position as grocer in Walters' store at Nairne, and there he met his future wife. The lady was the head dressmaker, and she was several years older than her youthful lover. They were married nearly 20 years ago in the Wesleyan Church, Pirie-street, by the Rev. J. B, Stephenson. Mrs. Struckmeyer had been to the altar at least once before, having married Mr. Tilley, a schoolmaster at Kanmantoo. The couple first settled at Redhill. Later on they came to Adelaide, and Struckmeyer, was employed at Mr. McRostie's store in Rundle-street, and afterwards at Wertheim's depot, and at Mr. W. F. Stock's office, he got into trouble at one or two of the places, and was described as a worthless fellow, though clever and well educated. His wife had to maintain him by taking in dressmaking, and at last she left him and started a shop in Argent street, Broken Hill, where she resides at present. Struckmeyer went to Freeling, and having quarrelled and fought with his employer, Mr. George Nenke, he came to Adelaide, and for three months made a living by selling waste paper and getting odd jobs. Then he went to the position at Sedan as grocer and draper to Mr. William Farey, and when he had been there only a few mouths became engaged to his employer's eldest daughter. Mrs. Struckmeyer bad four daughters by her first husband, and two after her marriage with Struckmeyer. The elder of these later died, and the younger one, who is nearly 16 years of age, is now at Broken Hill with her mother. Struckmeyer's life was insured for £200. His stepdaughter gives his age at nearer 42 than 31.
In addititlon to corroborating the statement given by his father to a reporter of the Advertiser, Ernest Farey gave some interesting particulars concerning his relations with the deceased man, Struckmeyer, which go to show that there was no ill-feeling existing between them. He said :-" After the row on Saturday night Struckmeyer called to me as I was going to the farm and said, 'Your dad seems very queer. I hope it will all blow over.' I turned round and said, 'Well, Fred, you are to blame in one way.' He said, I know I ought not to have been down there, but it won't happen again.' he added, 'Tell Harriet I will go down in the morning. She is not to go out. I might go tonight.' I said, 'You had better not go tonight. You had better go early in the morning.' He caught hold of me by the hand, and said, 'I don t want to fall out with you,' He was downhearted and could hardly speak. He added, 'I hope it will all blow over,' and when we parted he said, 'Good night. Don't forget to tell Harriet what I told you.' "

Barrier Miner (Broken Hill NDSW) Tuesday 14 February 1899
The Sedan Mystery.
ADELAIDE, Tuesday.
The Commissioner of Police has received a report from Sergeant Dechert, who was sent to Sedan to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the man Struckmeyer. He bears out the conclusion of the coroner's jury that death was due to an accident.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Friday 17 February 1899
THE SEDAN FATALITY.
To the Editor.
Sir-I beg to give a most emphatic denial to the statement made by Mr. W. Farey to your reporter that the late Mr. Struckmeyer and myself were about to fight, as I had only been in the company of the deceased for a few minutes, and the utmost goodwill existed.
I am, &c., WILLIAM SHANNON.
Towitta, February 10, 1899.

Adelaide Observer Saturday 6 January 1900
MEMORABILIA, 1899.
FEBRUARY
Friedrich. G. Struckmeyer found dead, at Sedan; it was suspected that Struckmeyer had been the victim of foul play, but subsequent investigations proved that there was no ground for such suspicions.

  Medical Notes:

Accidental. Caused by a fall.

  Other Records

• Frederick Giovani Struckmeier: Death Cert, 1899, Sedan, South Australia.
(Image courtesy Peter Tilley Compilation)

• Fredrick Gustav Struckmeyer: Schedule 1, 1899, Angaston, South Australia.
(Image courtesy Peter Tilley Compilation)

• Fredrick Gustav Struckmeyer: Schedule 2, 1899, Angaston, South Australia.
(Image courtesy Peter Tilley Compilation)

• Friedrick Gustav Struckmeyer: Letter of Enquiry, 1993, Public Trust.
(Image courtesy Peter Tilley Compilation)

Friedrich married Ann Jane HEFFORD [3135] [MRIN: 2883], daughter of William HEFFORD [8051] and Charlotte [8058], on 30 Jun 1881 in Wesleyan Parsonage, Pirie Street., Adelaide, South Australia. (Ann Jane HEFFORD [3135] was born on 24 Jul 1839 in Kettering, NTH, England, baptised on 14 Feb 1840 in St Peter & St Paul, Kettering, Norhants, England, died on 7 Mar 1919 in Broken Hill, NSW, Australia and was buried on 8 Mar 1919 in Methodist Cemetery, Broken Hill, N.S.W..)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Friedrich Gustave Struckmeyer: Marriage Cert, 1881, Adelaide, South Australia.
(Image courtesy Peter Tilley Compilation)

  Marriage Notes:

1881 SA Marriage 127/1199 STRUCKMEYER Gustave TILLEY Ann Jane Adelaide

The South Australian Advertiser Friday 1 July 1881
Marriage:
STRUCKMEYER- TILLEY -On the 30th June, at Pirie-street Wesleyan Parsonage, by the Rev. J. B. Stephenson, Gustave, son of John Hughes Struckmeyer, to Mrs. Ann Jane Tilley, both of Nairne.