Author talk:Marie Ludovica Pabke

Obituary
Springfield Daily Republican January 13, 1934 (article appears to be in the public domain, according to UPenn's "Determining copyright status of serial issues" guide):

Mrs Marie Pabke, Ex-Resident, Dies

Cultured Austrian Woman Who Went to Quebec in 1907 Was Known to Older Residents

Word was received yesterday of the death of Mrs Marie Pabke, 97, of Quebec. She had lived in this city 33 years, leaving with her son, William H. Pabke, in 1907 to go to Quebec. Her son is now traffic manager for Price Brothers, at Quebec. The body will be brought to this city for burial in the family lot in Springfield cemetery.

Mrs Pabke will be remembered to the older residents for the exhilarating meetings so often held at her home on Mulberry street until her departure for Quebec in 1907. An Austrian woman of distinguished family, Mrs Pabke was a master in the art of brilliant conversation and was acquainted with European history to a degree seldom attained. A fluent speaker of French, German and English, she was ever the center of the gatherings which met at her home.

Born in Austria, March 17, 1837, daughter of Von Schmidl the geologist for whom stalactite caverns in Carpathia were named, Mrs Pabke was an eyewitness of the battle of Sadowa in 1866, at which Austria and Germany brought to a terrific climax their struggle. One brother was killed in the action; another she found wounded in the field after the battle.

An aunt, Mrs Von Schobeln, was the wife of the postmaster-general of Transylvania during the revolution in 1848. Mrs Pabke was then staying with her and the two reached safety in Vienna by riding for hours hidden in a load of hay. It was of these adventures that Mrs Pabke would often speak.

It was when Mrs Pabke and her aunt were sailing to this country in 1874 that she met her husband-to-be. Their romance culminated suddenly and she came to this city as Mrs Pabke. For years her husband was proprietor of a drug store where Lerche's is now located.

Colourful, always interesting, always vitally interested in what was going on, Mrs Pabke was a member of the Women's club and did much to interest that association in dramatics. She organized Shakespeare reading groups and tutored friends in languages. She was also an active member of Christ Church cathedral.

In 1907 Mrs Pabke moved with her son to Quebec where she had since lived. In 1926, when she was 90, she visited Springfield for some weeks, staying with her intimate friend, Mrs Albert C. Starr of 1089 Worthington street. Although widely traveled, Mrs Pabke had always considered Springfield her favorite city.

-- Yodin T 18:40, 26 April 2024 (UTC)

Marie Ludovica Pabke née Schmidl

 * Born Marie Ludovica Schmidl on 17 March 1837 in Vienna, Austria (other dates of birth given include in April 1837, around 1840, and around 1845)
 * Arrived in US in 1873
 * Married Alexander Pabke on 17 February 1874 in New York
 * In 1874 gave instruction in French and German as part of the Springfield Collegiate Institute
 * Was living at 71 Bliss Street, Springfield, Mass. by 4 September 1875, when she advertised "Modern languages.—Their grammer, conversation and literature taught by Mrs Marie Pabke"
 * Was living at 51 Mulberry Street by 1879, when she advertised "German, French, Piano and Singing.—Private Lessons and Classes." from 5 September to 21 November
 * Still living at 51 Mulberry Street with Alexander at the time of the 1880 census, listed as housekeeper
 * Advertised "French and German Lessons" on 27 October 1880 to 29 November 1882
 * Was living in Coburg, Sachsen, Coburg und Gotha, in 1883?
 * Travelled with Alexander from Hamburg to New York aboard the Silesia, on 23 September 1883
 * Lived at 107 Mulberry Street, Springfield, Mass. by 1891, which she owned freehold by 1900, until at least 1901
 * Was visited by Mrs Christine Terhune Herrick and her two sons in July 1896
 * She is listed as being able to read, write, and speak English in the 1900 census
 * Lived at 364 Belmont Avenue, Springfield, Mass. in 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905 and 1906
 * Lived at 6 Temple, Springfield, Mass. in 1907 with her son William
 * Moved with her son William to Quebec on 13/14 January 1908
 * In 1911 she was living with her son at 93 Sayabec, Quebec as an Austrian of Canadian nationality, and the Episcopal religion, and could speak French and English
 * Applied to become a naturalized citizen of the US through her husband on 28 July 1917, at which time she was living at 38 St. Anne Street, and was described as height 5' 6", with blue eyes, grey hair, and a fair complexion
 * In 1921, she was living at 16 Joe Allen, Quebec South, able to speak English, French, and Austrian, and of Anglican religion
 * She died on 12 January 1934, according to her obituary, her body was returned to Springfield, Mass. for burial (perhaps on 23 January 1934)

Adolf Schmidl (father)

 * German Wikipedia article: born 18 May 1802 in Königswart, Bohemia (his place of birth was given by Marie as Saxony or Austria)
 * First marriage was to Emilie née von Weckbecker, at least two sons and three daughters:
 * Friedrich Adolph Schmidt, baptised 22 September 1832 (not mentioned in the above book)
 * Ferdinand Maria Schmidl (born 27 September 1833), k. k. Officer, had died by 1881
 * Bernard Ludwig Maximilian Schmidl (born 12 June 1835), k. k. Officer, had died by 1881
 * Emilie, wife of the lawyer Heinrich Pleskott in Budapest
 * Marie, wife of the pharmacist and justice of the peace Alexander Pabke in Springfield, North America
 * Dorothea, who died as a child
 * Remarried on 2 May 1842 to Theresia, née Dollinger (born about 1812, still living in 1881, in Vienna), and had another daughter, Leopoldine, who died at the age of 10
 * German Wikipedia article: died 20 November 1863 in Budapest

Marie (Von) Schobeln née Von Weckbecker (maternal aunt)

 * Born Maria Anna Sussanna Weckbecker, and baptised on 17 August 1816 at Karlskirche, Vienna; her marriage record and death certificate both give the same date for her birth (other dates given include 1818, and 1820)
 * Her mother was Emilie Obermaÿer born in Vienna, Austria
 * Her father was Bernard Von Weckbecker, born in Coblenz, Germany (Koblenz?) or Prussia
 * Married Johann Friedrich Samuel Von Schobeln on 15 May 1842 at Wienschottenpfarre, Vienna
 * She travelled with her sister's daugher (also called Marie) to the US in 1873, according to her neice's obituary
 * Was widowed and living with Marie and Alexander in Springfield, Mass. in 1880
 * Travelled with Marie and Alexander from Hamburg to New York aboard the Silesia, on 23 September 1883
 * She died of acute hepatitis on 15 April 1893 in Springfield, Mass. and was buried at Springfield Cemetery

Alexander Pabke (husband)

 * Born on 4 March 1845 in Coburg, Germany (or Hungary)
 * His father was born in Coburg, and his mother in Italy
 * Emigrated to the US in 1867, living at Springfield Mass.
 * Lived at 381 6th Avenue, New York, in 1873? and worked as a druggist
 * Became a naturalized citizen of the US on 7 August 1873 in New York
 * Applied for a passport on 8 August 1873, with the following details: height 5' 7½", high forehead, gray eyes, medium nose, mustached, short and round chin, black hair, fair complexion, round face
 * Married Marie on 17 February 1874 in New York
 * Was Justice of the Peace in Springfield, Mass. by 20 September 1875
 * Was a druggist in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1878
 * Was living at 51 Mulberry Street in 1880, and was an apothecary and druggist
 * Applied to the Patent Office for a Trademark Label for "Pabke's Iron Bitters" on 4 August 1880: Trade Card images, "Of Pabke's Iron Bitters, it is said they will counteract the debilitating effects of Spring and Summer, and are invaluable as a preventative of fevers and malaria. They are a most pleasant and palatable Elixir, and do not encourage the evils of intemperance, as they do not contain any ardent spirits."; still sold in 1894 by J. J. Cruse
 * Travelled with Marie from Hamburg to New York aboard the Silesia, on 23 September 1883
 * Article about him in the Boston Globe of Monday 21 February 1887: "A Prominent Springfield Druggist Deranged in Mind":
 * "Springfield, Mass., February 20.—Alexander Pabke, senior member of the drug firm of Pabke & Cruse, left home yesterday morning and it was feared that he had made way with himself. It has been known for some time by his family and intimate friends that his mind has been unsettled. Mr. Pabke is a man of large acquaintance, and has for years been popular in social circles. Last year he went to Germany, remaining several months, but it was found that his malady had increased rather than diminished on his return home. He has been carefully watched since that time, but managed in some way to elude his friends yesterday. He walked to Chicopee Falls, where he remained last night. Although the local police were all put on his track he returned home this morning without their aid. He appeared dazed when spoken to in Chicopee by people who knew him. He appeared to think he was in this city. His wife is Marie Pabke, the author and teacher of languages. It is likely that Mr. Pabke will be placed under medical treatment in some private institution."
 * Arrived at Aquidneck with Marie on 3 September 1887
 * Died on 27 April 1889 at Northampton Insane Asylum (perhaps buried 27 August 1889?)

William Hugo Pabke (son)

 * Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on 22 December 1877 or September 1878
 * Was living with parents at 51 Mulberry Street in 1880
 * Travelled with parents from Hamburg to New York aboard the Silesia, on 23 September 1883
 * Was living with Marie at 107R2 Mulberry Street, Springfield, Mass., in 1900 Census; was the only child that she had had
 * Was a bookkeeper for Springfield P&B Co., by 1898, a clerk for Lyman in 1900, and a clerk for B & A R R freight depot by 1901 until 1907
 * Removed to Canada with Marie by 1908
 * In 1911 he was unmarried, living as head of the household at 93 Sayabec, Quebec with his mother, as a German of Canadian nationality, and the Episcopal religion, with the job "Teneur De Line", and could speak French and English
 * Wrote several short stories from 1911 to 1921
 * In 1921, he was living as head of the household with his mother, and his wife Constance Pabke, at 16 Joe Allen, Quebec South, able to speak English and French, of Anglican religion
 * Died 23 August 1967 (perhaps buried on 21 September 1967)

Other Pabkes
Not to be confused with Marie Johanne Theresa née Blum, and her husband Alexander Eduard Pabke, who lived in Germany, and had several children, including: Karl Max Eduard Papke (born 26 May 1888), Gertrud Therese Charlotte Papke (born 7 January 1890), Paul Otto Papke (born and died 1891 in Berlin), Frida Luise Auguste Papke (born 23 November 1892), Elisabeth Martha Margarete Papke (born 18 August 1895)

-- Yodin T 12:06, 26 April 2024 (UTC)