Brenham Banner Press, Saturday, August 27, 1921, page 1

HY. NIENSTEDT OF BURTON DIES AFTER SIXTEEN FT. FALL
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Injuries Result in Death An Hour After Tragic Accident Occurs
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A most deplorable accident that resulted in the death of Henry Nienstedt, a well-known and highly esteemed 
citizen of Burton, occurred at that place at about 8:30 Saturday morning.

Assisted by his son, William, Mr. Nienstedt was engaged in painting the residence of Hermann Knittel, 
and was standing on a scaffolding about sixteen feet from the ground.  Suddenly the scaffolding broke
 precipitating Mr. Nienstedt to the ground.  He struck with great force on the concrete walk breaking his 
left arm, and sustaining other injuries that rendered him unconscious.

With his head badly bruised and blood flowing profusely from his ears the wounded man was quickly taken
 to a drug store, where two physicians applied restoratives, but to no avail.  Mr. Nienstedt passed away at 
9:30 Saturday  morning, just an hour after the fatal accident, without having regained consciousness.

Decedent is survived by a widow, who is prostrated from the shock of her husband's sudden and tragic death, 
two daughters, Mrs. Bon Blackburn and Miss Annie Nienstedt, and a son, William Nienstedt, all of Burton.  
He also leaves numerous other relatives and a wide circle of friends, who will deeply mourn his untimely death,
 and offer heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Mr. Nienstedt was one of Burton's prominent and popular citizens, and his tragic death will cause genuine
 sorrow to those who knew him best and liked him for his many fine qualities.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon and interment will be made at the Burton cemetery.