The Waterloo RepublicanChristian Lieser, the oldest citizen of Col;umbia and perhaps the oldest in Monroe County, died on Friday evening Aug 26, at the home of his son Louis Lieser. He was aged 90 years, 6months and 2 days. Mr. Lieser was born at Sonnenberg, Hessen Nassau, Germany, February 24, 1814. In 1854 he emigrated to America residing some time at Belleville, and later moving to Columbia where he lived till his death. The deceased had two children Louis Lieser and Mrs. Christian Riebeling also one step son Chas. Pfeil, dead. His burial took place on Monday, Aug 29, from the home of his son Louis Lieser to St. Paul’s Church where Rev. G. Doernenburg preached a fitting funeral sermon, and thence to St. Paul’s cemetery. The large concourse of friends which followed him to his final resting place showed the high esteem in which he was held. Besides his two children he leaves five grand children and four great grand children. May he rest in peace.