OBITUARY: B.F. Schnell, ?-1888, Mitchell County, Iowa Death of B. F. Schnell Mr. B. F. Schnell who was well known to all old settlers of Osage, died at Ephitah, New York, in November. Mr. Schnell was at one time, in an early day, the teacher of the Osage school. He was a partner of Mr. Wm. Woods, now of Woods & Hastings, in the firm of Woods & Schnell in the drug business. Later he was in partnership with D. Mandigo. He was a prominent and respected citizen of Osage, and was a leading member of the community from which he has recently taken his earthly departure. [Jan. 5, 1888] Copyright 2005 - Marilyn Oconnor