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When the article was brief, it was transcribed below. If you see an ellipse [...] the article was longer, and not all of the text appears on this page, though a copy can be obtained from the newspaper microfilm, or by asking Phylis for a photocopy. Phylis's e-mail address can be found on the Contributors and Look-Up Volunteers page. Probate: Isaac Russell 24 Feb John Sutcliffe 17 Mar Christopher Beck 21 Apr Henry Hayes 21 Apr Ann Wood 19 May Alma A Davis 1 September George T Smith 20 Oct A McDougal 15 Dec Godfrey Berch 22 Dec Circuit Court: On the first day of the court the following named persons received full papers of naturalization: James Holm, Dane: Martin Mortenson, Dane: Frank Kruska, Polander; Henry Bartels, Prussian; T N Brown, English. 9 June Married: The report of the Secretary of State shows that during the year ending Dec. 31, 1876, there were 74 marriages, 3 births and three deaths in this county. It is unnecessary to say that the returns, as to births and deaths at least, were incomplete. 8 Dec. Wheelock - Dewar - At New Chester, Wis., Dec 29th, by Rev A J Pierson, Theodore Wheelock of Harrisville, to Miss Mary Ann Dewar of Westfield. 6 Jan. Marvin - Devo - At Westfield, Jan 1st, 1877, by Samuel Crockett, Esq., Jobiah Marvin, of the town of Shields, to Miss Eliza C Devo, of the town of Harris. 6 Jan. Quantius - Graham - In Montello, Jan 1st, 1877, by Rev. John Larmer, Mr. Anthony H. Quantius of Montello, and Miss Jennie S Graham, of Buffalo. A large number of friends of the young couple assembled at the residence of the bride's parents, after the ceremony, and passed the afternoon and evening in a happy manner, engaging in social chat, the festive dance or aly courtship, as the spirit moved. A splendid collation, superintended by Mrs. Graham, served to heighten the good feeling awakened on the occasion. All who had the good fortune to be present are loud in their praises of the genial hospitality of the "House of Graham." The printers make their best bow to the fair bride and her mother, with thanks for a fine wedding cake. May the year which opened so auspiciously for the young couple continue to smile upon them, and be followed by many decades, of happiness and prosperity. 6 Jan. Cook - Madden - In Portage, Feb 15th, 1877, by Rev. Thomas Keenan, Mr. Charles A Cook of Portage and Miss Maria E Madden of Buffalo. 24 Feb. In the Primitive Methodist Church, in Moundville, on the 22n of Feb, 1877, by the Rev. W. Aubiss, Mr. Leonard J Loomer of Douglas, to Miss Mary A Audier, of Moundville. 3 Mar. Crandell - McDougal - In Packwaukee, March 17th, 1877, by A J Pierson, Mr. John Crandell of Plainfield, to Miss Abbie McDougal, of Packwaukee. 24 Mar. Robinson - Scott - On March 14th, at the residence of the bride's parents, at Lawrence by Rev. T Lawson, Mr. Jas. Robinson to Miss Charlotte C Scott, all of Westfield. 24 Mar. Peters - Walsh - At the residence of the bride's father, in Kingston, Green Lake County, Wis. on Mar 25th, 1877, by Rev Thos. M. Ross, Mr. Geo. H Peters, district attorney of Marquette county, to Miss Cora A Walsh, youngest daughter of P Walsh, Esq, of Kingston. 24 Mar. Minckler - Pond - At the residence of the bride's father, in Westfield, April 24th, by Rev W Phillips, Mr. P E Minckler, M D, and Miss Ida M Pond, all of Westfield. 28 April. Shultz - Pinkerton - At the M E Parsonage in Oxford, May 29th, 1877, by Rev. T Lawson, Mr. D P Shultz of Packwaukee, to Miss Matilda Pinkerton of Harris. 2 Jun. Briggs - Smith - In Montello, June 10th, 1877, by A H German, Esq., Mr J E Briggs, and Minnie Smith all of Montello. 16 June Kendall - Collins - In Berlin, June 8th, 1877, Mr. F A Kendall, Jr to Miss Belle Collins, all of Berlin. 16 June Webb - Ruby - At the residence of the bride's parents in Springfield, July 2? By Rev. W. Phillips, Mr. H A Webb of Westfield and Miss Ida M Ruby. 28 July Wilkinson - Shultz - July the 18th inst. At Lincoln Center, at the house of A Boynton, by Rev. V H Conklin, Mr. Walter H Wilkinson and Miss Lena Shultz, all of Lincoln township. 28 July Porter - Phillips - At Westfield, Aug 10th, 1877, by Samuel Crockett, Esq., Silas B Porter, of Westfield, to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, of Harris. 18 Aug. Burroughs - Smith - At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. E B Smith in New Chester, Adams Co., Wis., by Rev. W Phillips, Mr. R M Burroughs of Barnum, Adams Co. and Miss Mary U Smith. 18 Aug. Chapman - Robison - At the residence of Wm. McCreath, in the town of Buffalo, on the 12th inst., by Rev. H B Turner, Mr. Melmann Chapman and Miss Mary Robison, both of Buffalo. 22 Sept. John C Jones and Jennie E Page, daughter of Robert Page, of Packwaukee, were married last Thurs. morning. 29 Sept. Ford - Holmes - On Monday, Sept 24th, at Oxford, Wis., by Rev B Johnson, Mr. James T Ford, of Oxford, and Miss Sarah B Holmes, of Douglas Center. 6 Oct. Duff - Ingraham - At Oxford, on Thursday, Sept 27th, by Rev B Johnson, Mr. Thomas Duff and Miss Ida I Ingraham, both of Oxford. 6 Oct Collins - O'Donnell - At the Catholic Church in Montello, Oct 15th, 1877, by Rev John Larmer, Mr. Cornelius Collins, of Portage, and Miss Eleanor O'Donnell, of Montello. The happy couple left in the afternoon for Kansas where they are to make their future home. 20 Oct. Higgs - Hill - At the residence of C H Pierce, Oct 25, 1877, Mr. Archibald Higgs, of Berlin, Wis., and Miss Mary A Hill, of Bethlehem, PA, by A H German, Esq. 27 Oct Will Farrington, formerly of Harrisville, and one of the best boys that was ever spanked on the Indian Land, was married at Wyocena, his present home, on Wed. of this week, to Miss Inez Huyck, of the same place. Everybody sends congratulations. 3 Nov. Madden - Carroll - In Portage, Oct 22nd, at the Catholic Church, by Rev. Thomas Keenan, Mr. Michael Madden, of Portage, and Miss Monica Carroll, of Fort Winnebago. 3 Nov. Bishop - Lilly - In Westfield Nov 5th, 1877, by Rev W Phillips, Mr. Thomas M Bishop and Miss Georgianna Lilly, both of Richford, Wi. 10 Nov. Daniels - O'Connell - In Montello, Nov 7th, 1877, by Rev. John Larmer, Mr. Jason Daniels, of Montello, and Miss Mar A O'Connell of Packwaukee. 10 Nov. Dunham - Houselett - At the residence of the bride's father, C Houselett, Esq., of Oxford, Nov 7th, 1877, by Rev. T Lawson, Mr. S W Dunham of Hancock, Waushara Co., Wis., to Miss J A Houselett of Oxford, Marquette Co., Wis. 17 Nov Bransel - Smith - At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. G Smith in Douglas, Nov 20, 1877, by Rev. J F Bacon, Mr. Hamon Bransel of East Claire, to Miss Jennie Smith, of Douglas, Marquette Co., Wis. 1 Dec. 25th Anniversary - Mine host McCaffery and lady of the American House are unostentatious people, and this fact is so generally known that few will be surprised to learn that they permitted the 25th, or silver wedding anniversary of their marriage to pass without public display or splurge of any kind. The anniversary occurred on Sunday evening, and the to celebrate it they simply invited a few friends to sup with them; and it was not until full justice had been done to the oysters and choice delicacies spread before them, that even these friends were informed of the pleasant associations which served to make this day of all others in the year the most fondly cherished in the hearts of their host and hostess. While Mac and his estimable lady are to be commended for their care to avoid the questionable practice of indiscriminate "present receiving" customary on such occasions, it is regretted by their many friends that they did not give them an opportunity to offer some slight testimonial of their regard. May they make amends for this seeming neglect at their golden wedding! 1 Dec. Williams - Williamson - At the Fountain House, Montello, Dec 4, 1877, by W H Peters, Esq., Mr. John Williams and Miss Mary E Williamson, both of Packwaukee. 8 Dec. Warner - Brooks - Married Nov 25th, 1877 by Rev. Hafer Johnson, Mr. August Warner, and Miss Emma J Brooks, both of Montello. 8 Dec. Ernest Meinke and Miss Fenner, of Westfield, were married on Tuesday. 8 Dec. Died: Isaac Russell, whose death was noticed in our issue of last week, as having occurred on the 8th inst, was born at Reading, Winsor Co., Vt, in 1808. In 1842 he emigrated to the then Territory of Wisconsin, and in March 1848 at Ripon, he married Mrs. Mary Clark. During the same year, he removed, with his wife, into the town of Buffalo and engaged in farming, being among the very first settlers of that town, and of the county as well, and where he resided up to the time of his death, a highly respected and esteemed citizen. Mr. Russell was a man of marked traits of character - strictly moral in all his habits - the soul of honor, and his word was as good as gold. He leaves a wife and an adopted daughter, Miss Addie M Lewis, to mourn his loss. Mr. Russell was well to do in this world's goods, and left a handsome estate behind him, which is willed to his wife. 17 Feb. Shibeley - In Packwaukee, Feb 19, 1877, of consumption, Milton Shibeley, of Montello, aged 18 years. The funeral was held at the M E Church in Montello, on Wed. afternoon, and was quite generally attended by our citizens, by whom Milton was esteemed for his quiet ways, uprightness of conduct and goodness of heart. 24 Feb. In Memory of Milton Shibeley - Long article 3 Mar. Joseph Hammond, who used to be a resident of Westfield and drove stage from there to Portage. There are many people in Marquette county who recollect him well. At the time of his death he was a resident of Waukesha, Waukesha county, Wis. It appears that he was at work in a grist mill, and while engaged in oiling some of the machinery, was drawn between some of the wheels and very badly mangled, the flesh being torn off from his chest so that his heart and lungs were exposed. This happened on the first day of Feb. He lingered for eight days, suffering the severest agony, when he expired. Joseph Hammond was fifty two years old. He leaves a wife and daughter and many friends to mourn his untimely death. He was an Odd Fellow and was buried with the honors of that Order. 3 Mar. A Terrible Tragedy in Shields - A Young German Accidentally Shoots His Little Niece, and then takes his own life. A fearful result of the careless handling of firearms comes from our neighboring town of Shields. On Sunday afternoon, a simple minded lad of 19, named Rudolph Grahn, living with his parents about five miles north of this place, took down a small pistol that had been left unloaded on a shelf in the kitchen, and proceeded to charge it with powder and a buckshot. In the same room a little 4 year old daughter of his brother Gustav Grahn was lying sick upon a bed. While loading the pistol he stood by the bed, upon which he had placed his ammunition, and when capping the pistol was quite close to the child. He had put the cap upon the nipple and was lowering the hammer when it slipped through his fingers and the pistol was discharged, the contents taking effect in the neck and face of the girl. The shot struck her in the throat, to the left of the windpipe, and glancing on the muscles of the neck, passed around to the fleshy part in the back of the neck, where it lodged, inflicting a painful but not fatal wound. Her face was badly burned by the powder. Mr. Gustav Grahn, the father of the child, with his wife, and all the other members of the family, excepting Rudolph, his aged mother and little Pauline, were away from home at the time of the shooting, and the old lady Grahn was in another room of the house; so that the particulars of the affair is Rudolph's own version. Rudolph at once left the house. On the return of the absent members of the family, Dr. Pratt was sent for to treat the little girl, and search for Rudolph was instituted, but he was not to be found on the premises. He was overtaken, however, by the messenger sent for the doctor, about a mile from Montello, who told him to return home, that nothing would be done to him if he did. Nothing was seen of him again until the next morning when he was found at his brother Reinholz's place, half a mile from Germania, where he had done the chores in the stable yard, and where he had undoubtedly passed a portion of the night, sleeping in a hay stack. Reinholz and his wife had gone down to their brother's on learning of the sad affair, and were not at home during the night, but Reinholz returned in the morning with a younger brother, to haul straw into the barnyard. They took Rudolph into the house and gave him his breakfast, and assured him that little Pauline would recover, and that all was right at home. He appeared to be more reticent than usual, but told them how the accident happened. After breakfast the three brothers went to work. While engaged in hauling the second load of straw, Mr. Grahn, Sr., in company with a neighbor, went by on his way to Germania with a grist. On seeing them, Reinholz remarked to Rudolph that on their father's return they would all get in with him and go down to Gustav's place and see the little girl. Rudolph made no reply, but at once left the load and went into the house. His brothers drove into the yard and unloaded, occupying about ten minutes' time, and then went after Rudolph to go with them again. Entering the house, he was not to be seen. They called to him, but received no reply. Finally Reinholz went up stairs to see if he was there, and was horrified to find him hanging by the neck from one of the rafters in the second story or loft, suspended in almost a sitting position, his legs stretched forward and his heels resting upon the floor. Reinholz called to his younger brother, and the two at once took the body down, and tried by various means to restore it to life, but to no purpose. The remains were taken back to the old home, where an inquest was held on Tues. by Justice Hall and a jury of six, summoned by Sheriff Stimson, A H German, M G Ellsion, F Chickering, T J Haynes, Myron Gage and J J Wall, and the above facts elicited. A verdict of suicide was rendered by the jury. It seems that the deceased, never of a very bright mind, was made quite insane by the accident and not being in condition to reconcile his feelings (intensified to almost despair by the event of the previous day) to the assurances of his brothers that his niece was not fatally wounded and that he would receive no punishment for what he had done, determined to make away with himself rather than go back home. He succeeded only to well, in carrying out his intentions. The child was up and about the house on Tues., although suffering from pain and from the wound in the neck and the powder in her face, and will recover; yet the scars of her wounds will long bear witness to her narrow escape. 24 Mar. Mrs. Porter, wife of Mr. Silas Porter of this village, (Westfield) died on the first inst., of dropsy, of which she had been a sufferer for several years. She leaves a husband and children to mourn her loss. The funeral took place today, Tuesday, at the Congregational Church. 7 April. Mr. Henry Hayes, one of the respected pioneers of the town of Buffalo, departed this life on Wed. morning. Deceased was about 65 years old and had been a resident of the county for nearly thirty years. He was born in New Jersey in1812, removed to New York city when quite a young man and resided there until 1848, when he came to Wisconsin and located in Buffalo. He was ever upright and industrious and had the esteem of a large circle of neighbors and friends, who are sincere in their sympathy for his sorrowing family. The funeral services were held on Thurs., conducted by Rev. Mr. Ross, of Kingston, and were largely attended. Mr. Hayes' death was, caused by consumption, from which disease he had been suffering more or less for the past two years. 7 April. Underwood - In Montello, April 9th, at 7 o'clock PM, Anna, eldest daughter of E W Underwood; aged 9 years and 3 days. Anna's disease was not discovered until it had become so malignant as to defy the skill of her physician and crush the hopes of her parents and friends. She was confined to her bed only a few short days. On Thurs, after brief services at the residence by Rev. E G Updyke, all that was mortal of little Anna was followed to the village cemetery by a large number of loving friends and acquaintances, and consigned to its last earthy interment. Anna was an unusually bright child, possessing rare culture and refinement for one of her years, and exhibited the most promising elements of superior womanhood. Her death causes a vacancy in the hearts and home of the afflicted parents that nothing on earth can supply, and dear friends also sorrow that it is rare jewel that sparkled so brightly in love's casket has fled from their sight. But they mourn not as those who are without hope. 14 Apr. Chaffee - In the town of Newton, April 11, 1877, Mr. I S Chaffee, aged 60 years. Mr. Chaffee became deranged about three weeks ago, and continued so until death relieved him of his sufferings. He was a kind hearted and honest man and will be missed by his many friends. He leaves a wife, son and daughter, and other relatives to mourn his sad and untimely death. 21 April Scott - At Lawrence, April 11, 1877, Fannie R, daughter of Mr. Geo. Scott, of inflammation of the lungs, after a short but severe illness of a few days. Fannie's death caused a vacancy in the bereaved family circle which nothing on earth can fill. Possessing a gentle and loving disposition, a mind of fare culture and refinement made her a favorite with all who knew her; and her loss will be deeply felt by them all, and who rejoice in knowing that with her, all is well. 21 April On the Death of Miss Fannie Scott, of Lawrence, which was mentioned in the Express of April 21st. Resolutions adopted by the pupils of Grammar Department, 4th Ward School, Appleton, April 20, 1877, on the death of Miss Fannie Scott. Whereas We learn with heartfelt sorrow of the sudden death at Lawrence, Marquette Co., of our former schoolmate and dear friend, Fannie B Scott, therefore: Resolved, That though we bow with submission to the superior wisdom of the Great Giver of Life in calling to his presence one of his faithful children, we deplore her loss to the world she so ably graced by her many sweet and winning ways, and we extend to her afflicted parents, brothers and sisters, our sincere sympathy for their bereavement. D S Catler, Teacher. Annie Cavert, Annie Barteau, Mamie Bauter, committee. 8 May. A Card of Thanks - I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to those loving friends who were with me and so kindly and faithfully watched over and cared for my late husband during his last sickness and at his death. Mrs. Eli Smith. 8 May. Smith - In Montello on Sat. April 29, 1877, of consumption, Mr. Eli Smith, aged ?9 years 6 days. Mr. Smith came to this State in 1853, and married Miss Selena Kendall, daughter of F A Kendall, in Montello, in the fall of the same year, where they have lived most of the time for the 24 years of their married life. Eli has been unable to work or to attend to business for about six months, and for the past four months he has been confined to the house nearly all the time, under constant care of his faithful and devoted wife. Eli was a kind and free-hearted man, and now that he is dead, common duty demands that the broad mantle of charity be used to cover his faults, whatever he may have had while living. Certain it is his wife has done her full duty, and she now mourns the loss of a husband as one fully conscious that all was done that human agency could do whilst he was living. The world does not always judge correctly. Outward actions are not always the true index of the heart. God alone can know all of the mysterious and intricate machinery of the human soul and the obscure influences which give form and shape to human conduct. Mr. Smith leaves no children. The funeral was held on the 1st of May, at the house of F A Kendall; services by Rev. E G Updike. A large concourse of citizens followed his last remains to the village cemetery. 8 May G M Davis died Thursday morning. Funeral from the M E Church at 10 o'clock AM today. 19 May. Davis - In the village of Montello, May 17th, 1877, after a protracted sickness of nearly five months, Mr. Geo. M. Davis. Mr. Davis has lived in this county over twenty six years, and has always been an industrious, hard working man. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn as only wives and children can mourn for the loss of a husband and father. Mr. Davis has been a good man and useful citizen, and died at the age of 51 years, a consistent, devoted member of the Methodist Church, Temple of Honor and Good Templar's Society. 19 May. In Memoriam - The following resolutions were adopted by Montello Temple of Honor No 48, at its regular meeting on Mon, May 21st.: Whereas, A wise and all-seeing Providence has seen fit to remove from our midst our worthy and esteemed brother George M Davis, etc. . . . . 2 Jun West - In the town of Springfield, May 14th, 1877, Mrs. Joanna West, aged 75 years, 3 months, 7 days. Mrs. West has been a great sufferer for nearly a year, but death came to her relief. The aged lady had the best of care from Mrs. Mary West, and her grandchildren, and all speak highly of the kindness of Mrs. West to her mother-in-law. 19 May. Good - In the village of Neshkoro, on the 3rd inst., Mary E., wife of B F Good, in her 43d year. The deceased leaves a husband and son to mourn her loss. She was a Christian woman, and for many years belonged to the Baptist Church. 19 May. Roskie _ In Montello, in the 21st inst, Mrs. Louisa Roskie, aged 77 years. Mrs. Roskie was the mother of C F Roskie, the present Treas. of Marquette County, and for the past eight years a merchant in Montello. Seventy seven years is a good old age, to which very few indeed are permitted to live, and have it said of them as it can be said of her, that no bad, but only good deeds can be remembered in that long period of life. And whilst she had even outlived her usefulness, except to keep her spotless life fresh in the recollection of a younger generation, yet her death is lamented, because of the ties that are severed by her death. 26 May Daniels - In Montello, on the 22nd inst, Mrs. Eliza, wife of Jason Daniels, aged 66 years, 1 month and 22 days. Mrs. Daniels has been troubled with a disease of the heart for several years, and it has long been known that her life could not at best be prolonged to any great period in the future. Still her death was quite sudden, as some premonitions were expected in advance of her departure. Mrs. Daniels died quietly as if going asleep. Jason Daniels and his wife were among the very first settlers in this county, having a residence here of twenty eight years. She leaves no children, but a lonely husband was the only family mourner to follow her to the grave. The citizens and neighbors of this vicinity however, feelingly united their mourning sympathies with that of the husband, in the death of a good woman and kind neighbor. Her many virtues and kindly acts, backed up by a long acquaintance, will not very soon be forgotten. She will be missed in the circle of her acquaintance. 26 May Taylor - In the town of Oxford, May 26th, Mary K Taylor, daughter of Z and Sarah Taylor, aged 3 months and 20 days. 23 Jun Peterson - at Briggsville, July 30th, Ida, daughter of Peter E and Sophia Peterson, aged three years and 10 months. 4Aug. A six year old daughter of Gustav Moltke, of Portage, died last week from the effects of a bite of a spider. 18Aug. Suicide in Crystal Lake: It is reported that a German farmer named Luehm committed suicide at his home in the town of Crystal Lake, on Sunday last. The man had stolen a sheep from a neighbor, and being accused of the theft and threatened with arrest, he loaded his gun and shot himself in the left breast, the charge passing through his heart. 8 Sept. Hutchinson - In the town of Packwaukee, on Wed, Sept 12th, 1877, Mrs. Lucy Hutchinson, in her 71st year. Deceased was a sister of Hon. S R Rood, on Montello, and was universally esteemed of her intelligence and many noble qualities. She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. 22 Sept. Mrs. P W Jackson, of Princeton, who had been ill for some time and was undergoing treatment at Fond du Lac, died in that city Sunday evening. Her remains were brought back to Princeton Monday evening for interment. 22 Sept. Murder in Berlin - From Archie Higgs, of Berlin, who was in town last Sunday, on a visit to Mr. Pierce and family, we learn a most cold blooded murder was committed in B. Saturday night. As Mr. Higgs heard the story, a young man named Grant entered one of the saloons of the city and called for drinks for himself and the company present, three or four in number. One of the persons invited, a Mr. Randall, declined, with the remark, "I don't drink with everybody." "Well," responded Grant, "you needn't feel so stuck up, __ __ you;" to which Randall retorted, "If you want anything out of me, square yourself," whereupon Grant drew a revolver from his hip pocket and sent a bullet through Randall's brain, killing him instantly. The murderer fled at once, checking immediate pursuit by threatening to shoot the first one who attempted to stop him, and up to Sunday morning had not been taken. He is said to be about 20 years of age, the son of a farmer who resided about 6 miles from the city. The victim was a resident of Auroraville, about 32 years of age, and generally supposed to be of a quiet, peaceable disposition. Both parties were under the influence of whisky, however, and as it is said there was no previous grudge between them, each being a stranger to the other. 29 Sept. Pease - In Salem, Kenosha County, Sept 12, 1877, after a long and painful illness; from consumption, Allen W Pease, husband of Esther W Pease, aged 64 years and 24 days. Etc. . . . . Allen W Pease was the youngest brother of Dr. S A Pease, of Montello, the sixth of eight children in the family, and the first to have died. 6 Oct. James Hamilton, an old resident of this town, (Westfield), died Sat, Sept 29th, Funeral services were held at his late residence, Mon, Oct 1st, by Rev Mr. Pearson. The deceased was 81 years of age. 6 Oct. Death of Jas. Southward - We are sorry to chronicle the death of a former Montello boy, Jas. Southward, who died in Berlin, Thursday last, of brain fever. Jimmy was one of those goodhearted, jovial fellows, and a general favorite among his many young associates. 1 Dec. On Wed. morning last, James Southward, son-in-law of J. Higgs, died of neuralgia. He had been sick for some weeks but was not thought dangerously so until within a few days of his death. He was unconscious much of the time and suffered terribly. And thus is another family circle broken and another hearthstone made desolate by the dread messenger of death. The deceased was a young man of promise, a faithful husband, an earnest Christian and leaves a sorrowing wife to mourn his early death, he was 23 years of age. The sympathy of many is extended to his young wife in her affliction. The funeral took place yesterday at 2pm from the Baptist church. (Berlin Courant) 8 Dec. Isaac Lee, an old resident of Darlington, Wis., on Monday night wandered off on the railroad track and died from exposure and exhaustion before he was found. On Wed. mourning Mr. Hugh Foster, of the same place, was found in his barn in a dying condition. 8 Dec. We regret to learn of the death of Jas. Donovan, jr., which occurred Wed. evening at the home in Harris. Jimmie was a faithful, zealous member of the Montello Temple of Honor and Council of Mendotas, and hadn't an enemy in the world. 8 Dec. Resolutions of Respect: the following resolutions on the death of Brother James Donovan, was adopted by Oweenec Council of Mendotas, at its regular meeting, Dec. 7 Etc. . . .15 Dec. Obituary: The wife of Mr. Brainard K Rowley died at an early hour on Sunday morning (2nd inst.), leaving an infant son born on Friday. Mr. Rowley married his wife in Jan. last in Wis., and the future looked very bright before them, but this sudden affliction has cast a gloom over the little household. Mr. Rowley is a conductor on the Winona and St. Peter Railroad and has a large number of friends who will deeply regret to learn of his heavy sorrow. The remains of the wife were taken to Utica, in this county on Monday. (Winona paper) Mrs. Rowley's maiden name was Mary A McGovern. She was a daughter of C. McGovern, of Harris, and sister of Mrs. P Barry, of this village, whose first intelligence of her illness was a letter bringing the sad news of her death. A large circle of friends of the deceased unite with the stricken relatives in mourning her loss. 15 Dec. A young daughter of John McKeague, wagon maker at Wautoma, died on Tues. morning from accidental scalding. She was carrying a dishpan of hot water across the room when she tripped and fell backward, spilling the water over her face and breast. Rev. John Larmer, of this village, conducted the funeral services on Wed. 15 Dec. Montello Lodge No 232 officers: N G - J D Howard V G - S W Peters R S - J J Wall P S - B G Goodell Treas - Jas. Cogan Con - F Chickering, Jr. Warden - W B Maitland I G - M D Leonard O G - E Everhard S Ss - F Farrington, E J Dartt Ss to N G - H S Ball, H Kreiser Ss to V G - A D wilkins, P T Leonard Chap - G B Varney P G - S W Stimson 6 Jan. Town Officers: Buffalo: Supervisors - Barrett Perry, Ch'n; Samuel Boone, Henry Morgan; Clerk - George Reid; Treas - James Morgan; Assessor - John Graham; Justices - Thos. Clark, Wm Ennis. Crystal Lake: Supervisors - C Tagatz, Ch'n; F Warnke, Wm. Zabel; Clerk - Jacob Wegenky; Treas - A Tagatz; Assessor - J Stewart. Douglas: Supervisors - Oscar Pomeroy, ch'n; John Treadway, John Nugent; Clerk - James Gay; Treas - Thos. Worden; Assessor - T B Axford; Justices - Robt. McMillan, A Tennis; Constables - J Coon, J Dinnegan. Harris: Supervisors - Henry Thalacker, ch'n; Michael Barry, Peter Mundry; Clerk - M J Farrington; Treas - Adam Schmitz; Assessor - Julius Wincel; Justices - Joseph Farrington, Henry Schaeffer, Gustoph Wall - Constables - Wm. Craft, Wm. Golliher, John Leoppard. Montello: Supervisors - Stephen Fallis, ch'n; John Cadagan, Timothy Vaughn; Clerk - J D Howard; Treas - John Cogan; Assessor - Thos. O'Connor; Justices - A H German, J J Wall, H S Griffin; Constables - Michael Grulke, Jason Daniels, Myron Gage. Mecan: Supervisors: O A Crown, ch'n; Wm. Zabel, Gustav Mittelstadt; Clerk - Titus Jepson; Treas - August Bethke; Assessor -Gotlieb Shultz; Justices - A Leek, Wm. Neiff; Constables - F Minge, A Bohn. Moundville: Supervisors - Raa Brown, ch'n; Christopher Ellison, Daniel Bennett; Clerk - Matthew Mason; Treas - Henry Bartells; Assessor - John Merritt; Justices - Christopher Ellison, Wm. Barron. Newton: Supervisors - Julius Shower, ch'n; Julius Swanke, F Karnath; Clerk - August Krentz; Treas - Edward Swanke; Assessor - Louis Swanke; Justices - L S Chaffee, John Drantz. Neshkoro: Supervisors - M Powers, ch'n; Clerk - Peter Stevenson, Assessor - N Gernon. Oxford: Supervisors - James Dunn, Emerson Reeves, John Coon. Packwaukee: Supervisors - S D Forbes, Ch'n; S V Bundy, Wm. Farr; Clerk - John T Kelly; Treas - John Kelsey; Assessor - Chas. Knights; Justices - A Seaman, B F Whitney; Constables - David Whitson, Wm. Boehmer, A Pitts. Shields: Supervisors: Robert Kenzel, ch'n; Albert Hebbe, I Straight; Clerk - Peter Dunn; Treas - Gustav Grahn; Assessor - Ernest Shultz; Justices - G R Reinholz, I Straight, G Grahn, J C Young; Constables - H Cook, Wm. Swankie. Springfield: Supervisors: Charles Kurth, ch'n; A Miller, E B Maynard; Clerk - R B Porter; Treas - Daniel Dewer; Assessor - Paul Arnzie; Justices - H W Chamberlain, John Douglas; Constables - L Borden, A Lanby. Westfield: Supervisors: Frank Russell, ch'n; John Campbell, J B Campbell; Clerk - C G Fuller; Treas - J P Stinson; Assessor -R D Mallory; Justices - Samuel Crockett, J B Campbell; Constables - W Fletcher, Hugh Long. 7 April County Board of Supervisors: Buffalo - Barrett Perry Crystal Lake - Christoph Tagatz Douglas - O C Pomeroy Harris - Henry Thalacker Mecan - Orben Crown Montello - S Fallis Moundville - R B Brown Neshkoro - M Powers Newton - Julius Schauers Oxford - Jas. Dunn Packwaukee - H D Everett Shields - Robert Kenzel Springfield - Chas Kurth Westfield - Francis Russell Village of Montello - S A Pease S A Pease was elected chairman of the Board, and Wm. Warmbier Janitor. By vote of the Board the selection of Ass. Clerk was left to Clerk Ellison, who chose his deputy, John Barry. The Standing Committees were as follows: On Settlement with County Officers, etc - Frank Russell, Christoph Tagatz, James Dunn, S Fallis, R B Brown, Henry Thalacker On Justices' Constables' and Sheriffs' Accounts - Michael Powers, S Fallis, Charles Kurth. On Illegal Taxes and Illegal Tax Certificates - Christoph Tagatz, O c Pomeroy, H D Everett. On Claims - Julius Schauers, Orren Crown, Michael Powers On Salary of County Officers - James Dunn, Robert Kenzel, Frank Russell On County Property - Barrett Perry, O C Pomeroy, Orren Crown. On Roads and Bridges - R B Brown, Julius Schauers, H D Everett. On County Poor and Insane - Robert Kenzel, Barrett Perry, James Dunn. On Accounts between the County and Towns - Charles Kurth, H D Everett, O C Pomeroy. On County Assessment - S Fallis, Frank Russell, Christoph Tagatz, Charles Kurth, R B Brown. The present board is undoubtedly the best working body the county has ever had. Business has been dispatched with surprising rapidity, yet thoroughly and with due regard to the interests of all concerned. It is expected the final adjournment will be reached today (Sat) noon. 17 Nov. Baseball: Modocs B B C of Montello was re-organized with the following members: P - Frank Dodge C - Thomas Oldis S S - Wall, Dartt 1st B - Thos Cadigan 2nd B - Michael Riley 3rd B - Will Devany R F - Thos O'Connor C F - F Lewis L F - John Baird R S S - Mead Maxwell Mead Maxwell, Captain; Frank Dodge, Treas, John Baird, Sec. 8 May Oxford B B Club organized May 12 and elected the following officers: Captain - C B Grant Rec Sec - A F Jones Financial Sec - H H Gorton Treas - J W Taylor The following names are a list of the first nine: C B Grant, A F Jones, H H Gorton, J W Taylor, C Nickerson, A Franklin, G E McKowan, L Nickerson, C Fish, G Lloyd. 2 Jun. Montello Temple of Honor officers: W C T - James Cogan W V T - S D Perkins W R - A G Maxwell W A R - Will Gorsline W F R - E W Kibbe W T - E W Underwood W U - G W Dartt W G - George Williams W S - J E Briggs Trustees - W B Dodge, S A Pease and J C Murphy 8 May Montello Temple of Honor, No 48 officers: W C T - Jay D Howard W V T - J C Murphy W R - A D Wilkins W F R - Frank Phillips W Tr - Hollis Griffin W U - M McCudden W G - Jud. Estee W S - Henry Kreiser 3 Nov. Marquette County Agricultural Society executive committee June 1877: W H Peters, of Montello John McGinnis, Douglas James Foley, Buffalo George Burger, Shields C A Merritt, Moundville C Houslett, Oxford Frank Russel, Westfield August Leek, Mecan C Taggartz, Crystal Lake Andrw Scobie, Neshkoro Julius Schauer, Newton William Stebbins, Harris David Sands, Springfield Lyman Hart, Packwaukee 19 May Grand Celebration at Montello July 4th Committee President - S A Pease V Pres - L A Perkins, C Houslett, James Graham, Robert Page, Frank Russell Marshal - John Lewis Asst Marshals - Jason Daniels, J D Howard Orator - E G Updike, of Montello Reader - Rev. J T Ford, of Oxford Comm. Of Arrangements - S D Perkins, C F Roskie, W B Dodge, J C Murphy, John Barry, A H German, W B Maitland. 9 June Montello schools week ending June 8,1877 - Higher Department Harry Stimson Charles Cogan Edward Hirsch Henry Hirsch Henry Platt James Preston Harvey Thomas Frank Hall Elmer Smith Manie Perkins Lulu Simonds Manie Houghton Mary Lewis Mary Stimson Mary Gorsline Lucy Morrill Mary Donivan Ida Chapel Alice Clayton Adell Turner Maria Finegan Amanda Eastman Edna Eubank Margie Ball Anna Robinson Lizzie Murry Belle Howard Charlie Simonds Lurie Perkins Lucy Davis Maggie Murphy George Robinson Lucy Dibble Dan Norcross James Wall Alexander Kreiser Maggie Seevel Ada Stebbins Melville Straight Louis Hall Willie German Henry Barry Charles German Nettie Houghton Nellie Davis Ben Hubbard Mary Cartwright Alma Morrill Frank Gage Morgan Fitzpatrick F Chickering, Jr. Teacher Primary Department Lena Preston Josie Roskie Carrie Preston Maggie Barry Lena Plath Mary Roskie Emma Roskie Lena Everhard Susie Gorsline Kitty Chapman Fannie Robinson Camelia Kreiser Betty Hartwig Maggie Maitland May Goodell Stella Kendall Charlie Barry Otto Hartwig Fred Wall Frank Wall Frank Barry Frank Preston Henry Eastman Morgan Fitzpatrick Willie Roskie Willie Davis Willie Barry Webster Peters Willie Murphy Judd Hale Bennie Thomas Bennie Gipple Bertie Gipple Merrill Perkins Gustoff Plath Wilhelm Plath Hiram Eubank Johnny Dibble Frank Gage Johnny Murphy Eddie Murphy Frankie Keeler Frankie Foster 16 June Storm and Wind About 12 o'clock on Thursday on this week this section was visited with the most terrific storm of wind and rain that has ever been witnessed by our oldest settlers. Etc. . .. Long article about the damage. 7 July Democratic Convention - The County Convention, on Sat, was called to order by Jas. W. Murphy, Chairman of the County Committee. S R Rood was elected Chairman, and D'k Devany secretary, H S Thomas, of Montello and Neil Dimond, of Buffalo, were chosen by acclamation, to represent this Assembly district in the State Convention; and in the same manner S Crockett, R O'Connor, S Fallis, J F Lowe, P Lackey, M G Ellison, John Barry, John Daily and Jas. Maher were elected delegates to the Senatorial Convention. 22 Sept. The following is the official register of the qualified voters in the town of Montello, county of Marquette, made by the Board of Registry of said District, Tues., Oct 9, 1877: Arthur, Richard Barry, John Blegan, Ole Barry, James Burns, John Barrett, John Barry, Patrick Bund, Gottlieb Bund, August Ball, H S Barry, Daniel Burns, Thomas Boyd, Wm. Bissell, Charles Betler, Fred Burlew, C A Cogan, Wm. Cogan, John Collins, Dennis Cotter, Edward Cogan, James Cogan, W T Cogan, J T Callaghan, T Collins, John Collins, Patrick Collins, John Colligan, M Colligan Peter Cartwright, A T Campion, M Cadigan, David Cadigan, John Cadigan, T Cadigan, T D Cotter, Dennis Collins, D Jr Chapel, Edgar Cook, Chas Chickering, F Curtis, C G Cooper, A Derham, Mark Derham, C Derham, Richard Dartt, J N Dartt, R H Dartt, G W Dusterhoff, M Dusterhoff, A Daniels, Jason Duffey, Patrick Duffey, Thomas Duffey, Patrick, Jr Davis, Eugene Dibble, S D Dibble, Edward Dodge, W B Dextater, Martin Eubank, Thomas Eastman, S Everhard, Ezra Estee, Henry Ellison, Martin Fallis, Stephen Foley, John Finegan, M Flinn, Edward Flinn, Richard Farrington, S Fraser, W C Ferry, Frank Fraze, M Fitzpatrick, P C Gorey, B Gorey, Wm Gorey, Barney Gilroy, C Griffith, Wm. Sen Grulke, M Gates, L D Griffin, H S Sen Griffin, H S Jr Goodnature, Geo. Gage, Myron Goodell, B F Gorsline, C P Gullickson, Gulick German, a H German, Fred Gipple, B F Gipple, John Gibbs, A C Haynes, M b Haynes, T J Hall, C W Haley, John Hillard, August Howard, J D Hines, Theo Hotchkiss, Willis Hartwick, Wm. Hallman, Ludwick Hirsch, M Johnson, Ernest Jaster,John Jackson, J O John, Fred John, Henry Kendall, F A Sen. Kendall, Frank Kendall, Chas Knopp, John, Jr Knopp, John, Sen Knopp, Otto Kelsey, C S Kenetz, Julius Keyser, Albert Kreiser, H Sen Kreiser, H Jr Kipp, Go Kocly, Wm. Lewis, John Lowe, J F Lowe, Geo Leonard, Peter Leonard, M D Leonard, Phileatus Leonard, Thomas Leonard, Ezra Leonard, Charles Leonard, Wm. Lawrence, Fred Larmer, John Murphy, J C Murphy, John, Jr Murphy, John Sen McGee, James, Sen McGee, James, Jr. McNamee, John McNamee, Patrick McLaughlin, T McLaughlin, M McDonald, Jno. (N) McDonald, Chas McDonald, Jno. (S) Murray, Edward Murray, John McCudden, M McCudden, John McCaffrey, Edward Maitland, W R Mestesky, Fred McDougal, D McDougal, Chas Mittelstadt, Lewis Mittlestadt, John Mittlestadt, Fred Morrill, A M Madden, James Murkly, John Malony, M Malony, C Nolan, M Nolan, John North, Henry, Sen North, Henry, Jr Norcross, J Norcross, David O'Connell, P O'Connell, Martin O'Connor, T, Sen. O'Connor, T., Jr O'Connor, Richard O'Connor, T O'Donald, John O'Donald, James O'Donald, Hugh O'Brien, _ O'Laughlin, A Perkins, S D Perkins, L A Preston, Luther Pratt, H J Putzke, Edward Putzke, Joseph Putzke, Christian Plath, August Peters, Geo Peters, James Peters, Corneilus Peters, S W Peters, W H Philips, Hugh Phillips, Frank Pease, S A Peoffel, C Pierce, C H Quantius, A, Jr. Quantius, A Sen. Quantius, Peter Quantius, John Reardon, t Rood, S R Roch, C Rhubeshaw, C Reynolds, G Reynolds, E Roskie, C F Roskie, Wm Rotchford, T Rochford, J Radtke, Martin Radtke, August Redman, P Randa, Henry Ritchie, John Roberts, W D Roberts, M Reardon, Timothy Straight, Wm Stimson, J S Stimson, S W Smith, Asa Swannel, John Shibley, J J Shibley, frank Stankey, Wm Smith, Chas Stevenson, M Shultz, A Stebbins, Wm Turner, Asa Thomas, B Thomas, H S Updike, E G Underwood, W Varney, G R Varney, Winfield Vaughn, M Vaughn, P Sen Vaughn, P, Jr Vaughn, Edward Vaughn, Jerry Vaughn, Timothy Wall, T F Wall, J J Wall, James, Sen Wall, James, Jr Wisphenning, F Wisphenning, S Walsh, M M Wells, O Wells, Barney Wilkins, A Wolcot, E Williams, E R Ward _ Walter, Wm Wirch, Frank Warner, Norman 20 Oct. Rifle Club Meeting: Important business is to be conducted at the meeting on Sat. afternoon, Oct 27 in the village of Montello. Aug. Leek, Captain. 20 Oct. Petit Jurors for Jan term of 1878 of Marquette County Circuit Court: C W Babcock J H Chapman John Bennett B K Johnson Julius Retz John Johnston Henry S Crippen William Showey Peter Curley J G Dann Michael Maloney August Matz James Mahaffey John Bain James Cheeney John Cain Jeffrey Donahue Gustav Breese Ernest Henning John Cadigan H P Buttles John Crawford James Foley Barrett Perry 3 Nov. List of letters remaining unclaimed in the post office at Montello, Marquette county, Wis., Nov 30, 1877: J C Campbell, H V Cheney, Miss Alma Cheney, Mrs. Mary Hopwood, Marquette Co., John Harrington. Julia E Kelsy, P.M. 8 Dec. Westfield Lodge I O O F Officers: N G - R S Whitney V G - Byron Plugh Secy - J N Lawton Per Secy- H Hamilton Treas - Myron Pond Trustee to fill vacancy - J Glover 8 Dec Bold Robbery: On Sat. evening last Nicholas Brandt, of Portage, was robbed in the streets of this village of about $100. Etc. . . . . . long article 15 Dec. Packwaukee Lodge, I O O F officers: Grand Patriarch - Geo. F Wetherby Grand High Priest - T W Haight Grand Senior Warden - R D Torre Grand Scribe - L B Hills Grand Treas - David Adler Junior Warden - A J Smith Officers for the coming year: John G Clark, G M Thos Brown, D G M O B Graves, G W L B Hills, G Sec David Addler, Treas M P Lindsley, G L and Rep to G L U S 15 Dec. C L Kendallis threatened with the loss of the sight of his right eye. Recently a film or coating began to form over the ball of the eye, and although somewhat checked by prompt treatment, at last account did not show indications that it was being overcome. It is not unlikely, however, that the ailment would speedily give way before the skill of a practitioner who has made diseases of the eye a special study. Charley now resides in Packwaukee, but talks of returning to Montello. 15 Dec.
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