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List of Jurors for June term 1881 of Marquette County Circuit Court: Buffalo - Jeffrey Donahue, William Mitchell Crystal Lake - August Gunderghan, A J Wegenke Douglas - Joseph Champeny, Jas. D Foley, Patrick Leary Harris - S A Laing Moundville - William Wilson Mecan - Herman Bungart Montello - Edward Cotter Neshkoro - Nicholas Gernon, Elwin Sears, Joseph Morton, August West Oxford - John Bain, J K Miller Springfield - D T Bartz Shields - August Matz Westfield - Francis Russell, Chris, Miller, Duncan Dewar, John Bennett 21 May The following named Attorneys were present at this June term of Court: Hon. Alva Stewart, Judge presiding T L Kennon, Thos. Armstrong, G J Cox, Harvey Briggs, Portage City P G Stroud, Kilbourn Judge Cate, Stevens Point Al Thompson, Oshkosh J M Fish, H Comstock, Princeton S W Pierce, Friendship Jas. Duff, Dist. Atty, Packwaukee H H Taylor, Oxford S G Mills, Judge Thomas, Douglas Dk Devany, Shields S A Pease, Ed McCaffrey, John Barry, W H Peters, Montello Judge Millard, Kingston De W C Priest, Fond du Lac H e Griese, J Gerpheide, Ripon G __, Westfield 11 June List of Petit Jurors drawn for January term of 1882 of Marquette County Circuit Court Buffalo - James Whitehead, O F Owen Douglas - James Donoher, Patrick Clark, Jr,. Matt Joyce Harris - Luther Wheelock Moundville - W L Gaylord, R Hudson, Gideon McNutt Mecan - Frank Crown, Julius Letke Montello - S W Stimson, A H German, H J Pratt Newton - J Phol Oxford - A W Tuttle, A F Myers Packwaukee - Nicholas O'Connell, John McDonald Shields - Edmond Gibbons, James Connell, Rudolph Fenske, Wm. Bucholtz Springfield - J A Glover 22 Oct. Married: Smith - Booth - At Westfield, Wis., Dec 24, by the Rev. W Phillips, Mr. Adolf Smith and Miss Carrie S Booth, of Packwaukee, Wis. 8 Jan. Hunt - Grant - At Westfield, Wis., Dec 20, by the Rev. W. Phillips, Mr. E S Hunt and Miss Hattie Grant, of Oxford, Wis. 8 Jan. Baird - Bunnell - At the residence of the bride's father, O E Bunnell, in Gage County, Neb. On Friday, Dec 24, 1880, by W R Kirk, Esq. Mr. C C Baird of Shelby, Iowa, to Miss Nellie Bunnell.. Miss Bunnell lived in this village about a year, and while here made many warm friends, all of whom will unite with us in offering congratulations. 8 Jan. Straight - Adsit - At the residence of the bride's parents, Lake Emily, Wis., on Sat, Jan 1, 1881, by Rev. Mr. Dumbleton, Horace Straight of Montello, and Miss Mary E Adsit. Horace was lucky in getting so valuable a New Years present, and we hope this young couple will live to enjoy many returns of the happy New Year just passed. 8 Jan. Whitney - Lackey - At their new home in Wadena, by Rev. E S Peake, of Detroit, Geo. A Whitney, of the Farmer, to Miss Louise Lackey, daughter of Philo Lackey, Esq., of Westfield, Wis. At the conclusion of the ceremony and the congratulations which followed, they repaired to the residence of Mr. And Mrs. Herron and partook of an elegant repast. The occasion was one of joy and pleasure throughout, and if the wedding proves an earnest of the future, they will be abundantly blessed. Miss Louise, one of the contracting parties in the above marriage notice, is well known in Montello and all over the county, and has as many friends as there are leaves on the trees in June. We understand, Mr. Whitney, occupies the high and honorable position of Co. Superintendent of schools, besides being the Senior editor of the Northern Pacific Farmer, (Minn). We are well acquainted with the Junior editor, Will Whipple, and will venture to say that if Mr. Whitney is as full of true manhood and business talent as Will is, Louise has captured a first class husband. The Express unites with the bride's many friends in Marquette county in wishing her and her husband abundant prosperity and a happy new year. 8 Jan. Roberts - Schultz - In the town of Moundville, Feb 19, 1881, by Mr. B E Watson, Esq., Mr. John Roberts and Miss Amelia Schultz. 26 Feb. The Geo. Mair, whose marriage notice we publish this week, used to live in the town of Buffalo, in this county, and once taught our village school, some years ago. 16 April The Wedding - On Tuesday of this week, about twenty invited guests assembled at the residence of Mrs. Baird, to witness the marriage of her daughter Agnes to Mr. Albert Boehmer. The beautiful and impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. D Brown, at half past four o'clock, and after the usual congratulations were over the company spent half an hour in social conversation, listening to music and enjoying the occasion immensely, when they were summoned to supper, which was one of the most tastily arranged, richest and most inviting collations it has ever been our good fortune to partake of. After the wedding feast was over, the newly wedded couple started for Packwaukee, where they took the train to Milwaukee and other places of interest in the State. This union is considered a very happy one, both the bride and groom being held in high esteem in this community, and all their acquaintances will heartily join the Express in wishing the fair bride and her estimable husband a long lease of life, the fruits of which shall be happiness and usefulness. The bride was the recipient of a number of very nice and useful presents, tokens of friendship and esteem, from her intimate friends. 23 April A J Boehmer and bride, Miss Agnes Baird that was, took the cars here, after the marriage in Montello, for their bridal trip to Madison and Milwaukee. 23 April Married: On Tuesday of this week, quite a number of young people of the village were invited to attend the wedding ceremony which made B O Ashdown and Miss Alma Dartt husband and wife. At 7 o'clock the guests had all arrived and were seated in the parlor, which was beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers, at the residence of the bride's mother, and all being ready, the happy pair wee ushered into the room where Rev. Mr. Brown read the beautiful and impressive marriage ceremony. After congratulations, the company were regaled in a sumptuous manner. Miss Alma has lived here all her life and has many friends who will rejoice with her in her happiness. Mr. Ashdown has been among us about three years, and is deserving of the fair prize he has won. The bride received a number of handsome and valuable presents, a list of which we give below. Etc. . . . 14 May Congdon - Hambright - In this city, at the residence of G W. Chandler, Esq., May 16th, 1881, by Rev. Geo. F Hunting, Lieut. Frank F Congdon, and Miss Alice G Hambright, both of this city. No cards. The above marriage was witnessed by the relatives of the contracting parties, without unnecessary display. The residence of Mr. Chandler was greatly and plentifully decorated, with choice flowers presented by admiring friends of the bride and groom, and the evening was most pleasantly enjoyed in partaking of refreshments, and general congratulations. The presents were not only choice and numerous, but were articles of real merit. The groom is well known here, as one of Beaver Dam's best and most substantial young men, and the bride is a young woman of rare merits, and lady like accomplishments, and all who know them look upon the event of their marriage as a most auspicious one. They very sensibly avoided a tour, and are a home at the residence of the grooms parents, Mr. And Mrs. Geo. B Congdon. Our wish is that the future of the couple may be a realization of their fondest hopes. Beaver Dam Citizen. 28 May Married - Mr. Harry Kearns of Buffalo, and Miss Katie O'Connell of Montello, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Catholic Church in this village on Wed last. Mr. And Mrs. Harry Kearns have hosts of friends in this community, both old and young, who will heartily join us in well wishing for the happy young people. 11 June The following list of wedding presents, which were presented Mrs. Henry Kearns, was handed in after we went to press last week, consequently we publish them in this issue. Etc...18 June Married, in the village of Montello, June 8th, by S A Pease, court commissioner, Theodore Botcher to Otelia Miller, of Newton, in this county. 11 June Rev. Mr. Brown was called upon Sunday, at the residence of Mr. Ezra Scovil in Mecan, where he performed the marriage ceremony for Mr. Gustave Baumgard and Miss Hattie Scovil, in the midst of a circle of family friends, nearly all the brothers and sisters of the bride being present, and with them we join in good wishes to Mr and Mrs. Baumgard. (Germania) 2 July A notable event occurred on Sunday resulting in the marriage of Mr E Phillips and Miss M E Judge, by the Rev. Mr. Brown of Montello. The ceremony was performed in the Methodist church, and witnessed by a good assemblage. The bride was lovely in a dove colored silk with lace trimmings, and the groom looked as though he appreciated her. An excellent dinner was served at the home of the groom and a few friends were invited to partake with them, after which the happy pair started for a short wedding tour. (Germania) 2 July. Married - On June 26th, at the M E Church in Germania, by the Rev. Daniel Brown, of Montello, Mr E J Phillips of Germania, to Miss Mary E Judge of Milwaukee. The bride is a lady but recently from the Cream City of the Lake. She has by her kindness, by her gentle manners, and her purity of character, gained the love and respect of all who, have made her acquaintance. Mr. Phillips is well known in this section of the country. Of his integrity and good character too much cannot be said, and his happy disposition renders his presence agreeable to all. With his present prosperity and good prospects, we predict for Mr. Phillips and his fair bride a happy future. The bride received many beautiful and desirable presents from loving friends, as tokens of respect and friendship. The editors of the Express acknowledge the receipt of a bountiful supply of the rich wedding cake, which formed part of the marriage feast. 2 July Married - Geo Ennis, of Buffalo, was married to Miss Hannah Neale, of Packwaukee, at the Fountain House in this village, July 4th, by Rev. D. Brown. George has many friends in this vicinity who will be glad to hear of his good fortune in securing so amiable a lady for a wife, and the Express with other friends, wish him a life of happiness and prosperity. 2 July That Wedding - On Sunday afternoon last, at 4 o'clock, Mr. Michael McLaughlin and Miss Sophia Quantius were united in marriage at the Catholic church in this village, by Rev. J Larmar, about one hundred friends witnessing the solemn and impressive ceremony. Michael and Sophia were both born here and have grown up to manhood and womanhood among us, and all are as well acquainted with them as we are, and know them to be a worthy young couple, and everybody will wish them well in this their new life. After the ceremony was over, about 65 invited guests partook of one of the most bountiful wedding repasts ever spread for friends on such an occasion, and the large assemblage did ample justice to the splendid feast. Following is a lost of presents to the young couple from relatives and other friends: etc...23 July A Happy Event - Wednesday evening there was one of those happy and unostentatious weddings which are ever kept green in the memory of those witnessing such an event. Our well known and very highly respected friend, Mr G W Dartt, was joined in wedlock with Miss Sarah M Carr. The wedding took place in a quiet way, the impressive and interesting ceremony being performed by Rev. Father Larmer. This union is considered a most happy one, both the bride and groom being held in high esteem in this community. Miss Carr came here with her parents nearly three years ago, and has won the confidence and respect of all favored with her acquaintance, for her quiet, unobtrusive sweetness of disposition, her Christian gentleness and womanly demeanor, as well as for the graces that are so requisite to dignify the home circle. Wall, as he is familiarly called, has resided among us since his boyhood days, and is a fine young man - industrious and devoid of the habits characterizing the average young men of the period, and his new departure is hailed with delight by his large circle of friends. The happy pair dispenses with the wedding journey, and like the sensible persons they are, settle down to battle with the stern realities of life. Our readers and lots of friends of the happy couple will join with us in best wishes for a joyous life in matrimonial unity. 13 Aug. Hymeneal - Prof. Etna J Wiswall and Miss Elva J Patchen, both of this place, whose names and glad faces are as familiar as those of one's own household, on Wednesday joined hands and hearts and set forth on a new life. What fortune awaits the good, kind and true is in store for them, and if resolution, self-reliance, good training and an unblemished name, are assurances of success, etc. . . 13 Aug. Burlew - Cogan: It is with pleasure that we are permitted to announce this week the marriage of two of our most esteemed friends - C A Burlew to Miss Maggie Cogan, which happy event took place at Portage City on Saturday morning of last week. Miss Cogan was brought up and lived all her child and girlhood days in this village and we can truthfully say, there is not a person in this or any other community who has more warm-hearted, true, loving friends, than Maggie Cogan. Mr. Burlew is one of the finest young men that ever walked the streets of Montello, and the two years he spent here as Principal of the High School, gave our people a fair chance to learn his character, which is above reproach in the smallest particular, and his worth as an educator, is far above the average. This happy union is a surprise to every one, except a few relatives, the village people never once dreaming of such an event, and it was kept so still! Happy Mortals! May the bright hours of your happiness lengthen out into scores of years of perfect bliss which only those who have true and loving hearts ever know. Mr. And Mrs. Burlew will live the next year in the beautiful little city of Lake Mills, where Mr Burlew has been engaged as Principal of the High School. 3 Sept. Married - At Portage City, Sept 25, 1881, by Rev H L Whittmore, Jas. A Hame and Miss Esther Russell, both of Moundville. The wedding was attended by a large number of relatives, at the house of the bride's father. A good supper was spread, and an enjoyable time had. A number of useful presents were made to the married couple. Both have many friends and they have the best wishes of them all. 1 Oct. The marriage of Chris Drew to Miss Mamie Wells, at St. John's Church on Thursday at 2 pm, was an event which attracted a large audience. The church was decorated in the most tasty manner with wreaths of evergreens and flowers. The arch under which they passed, was a perfect gem. The bride and her two maids, Miss Fannie Estabrook and Miss Annice Maloy, were dressed in spotless white with trains, and the groom with his men, Dr. B C Meacher and Mr A O Powell, were dressed in faultless black. Some friends, Mrs. S L Plumb taking the lead in the matter, presented the bride with an elegant tea set. We hear there were other valuable presents made her, but have no list. The bride is one of the fairest of the Portage girls, and the groom is fully worthy of her. Everybody wishes them a long and happy life. Christopher, the groom, has drawn a first prize, and all hope the bride will prize her Drew. Portage Register. 8 Oct. Richards - Sweet - At Kilbourn City on the 26th of Sept by Rev Mr. Hughes, Mr. Fred Richards and Miss Lottie Sweet, both of Big Spring. 15 Oct. Strong - Smith - On Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1881, by the Rev. Wm. Wells, at the house of the bridegroom's father, Mr. C D Strong and Miss Nettie Smith, both of Buffalo, Marquette county, Wisconsin. The following is a list of presents received. Etc. . . 15 Oct. Anniversary: The crystal wedding of Mr and Mrs. H M Older was celebrated on the fourth of July at their home on the south side of the lake,. 16 July Births: A little stranger put in its appearance at Messersmith's last week. It is a girl. 8 Jan. Arrived at the residence of S A Sharp, Feb 25th, a fine boy, over whom Sol. is to weild the "maternal shingle" for a period of 21 years. 12 March Deaths: Funeral services for the little girl of Mr. Ennis, will be held at the M E Church on Sunday morning, at half past ten o'clock. 12 Feb. Carrie Ennis, a little girl about two year of age, adopted child of J S Ennis, died at the Fountain House last Sunday morning of croup. 12 Feb. Owing to the severe storm, the funeral services for Mr. Ennis' little child was postponed until tomorrow morning, at the usual hour for church service. 19 Feb. Passed quietly and peacefully away, at Germania, after a long and protracted illness, Mrs. Abigail W Leighton, aged 65 years. Funeral Sunday, March 6th, at one o'clock, am, at the Methodist Church. On account of the terrible blockade of snow, no clergyman could be present, but friends and neighbors gathered, where the scriptures were read, and hymns sang, and the remains gently carried to their last resting place. But she was dwelling where the weary are at rest. On behalf of the friends of the deceased, we tender thanks to friends that so kindly remembered, and assisted in the hour of affliction. L E Leighton. 12 March. Old Mr. John Haley died at his home in the eastern part of this town, on Thursday morning. He was one of the early settlers, and has always been held in high esteem by his neighbors and friends. Peace to his soul! 26 March The funeral of old Mr. Hotchkiss, who died very suddenly last Monday night, was held from the M E Church in this village Wed. afternoon. Our Packwaukee correspondent gives the circumstances of his death, perhaps better than we could. Next week we shall try to prepare an obituary. 9 April Willis Hotchkiss, who died so suddenly last week at his home in the town of Packwaukee, was born in the town of Smithville, Chenango Co., N. Y., Sept 20, 1806. In 1857 he moved to Kingston, Green Lake county, where he resided only a short time, and then moved to the town of Packwaukee, where he resided up to the time of his death. The deceased leaves a wife and four children, Mrs. Mills, of Fond du Lac, Mrs. S Pond, of Westfield, F Hotchkiss, of Packwaukee, and Mrs. Richards, of Grand Rapids. Mr. Hotchkiss was truly a Christian gentleman, and leaves the record of a well spent life. He was quiet and unassuming in the relations of life. He was a faithful, tender husband and father, and friend, whose loss will be deeply mourned by relatives and greatly deplored by neighbors and acquaintances. Thus go the early pioneers; all regret their departure but the consolation is that they leave behind them a record to be respected. They live well in life, and their memory will be cherished after life is over. 16 April The body of Wm. Alexander, who was drowned with a companion last winter by driving into an air hole crossing the river at La Crosse, while in an intoxicated condition, was found floating near an ice gorge four miles below La Crosse. 23 April Last Sad Rites - Last Saturday morning Mrs. Henry Dalton, of Buffalo, was called from this earth to her long, long home above. Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Patrick Reardon, of this town, and is well known by nearly every one in this county. She taught school in several of the towns, and all who came in contact with her, respected, loved and honored her, for her virtue, gentleness, and truth. Monday morning her parents, relatives and friends gathered at her late home, to pay their last respects to one they loved so well. The remains were brought to the Catholic Church in this village, where requiem mass was offered up by Father Larmer. His remarks, which followed, were in no way characterized by deep logic and high sounding phrases, but were, in every sense of the word, appropriate to the occasion, and indicative of his heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved friends. After prayers for the dead the remains were carried to their last resting place, the grave. Thus as it is, the husband, widowed mother, brothers and sisters, have the heartfelt sympathy of all in this their sad hour of affliction. They cannot but grieve, for they have met with a loss that few are called upon to sustain. Still, in their sorrows, they would not wish her back, for God, in His mercy, has seen fit to call her to His heavenly home for a holier and better state of existence. 23 April Frank McCall is buried to day (Tues) from the Catholic Church. 23 April Again has the ruthless hand of death entered the Clark family, taking the father. In less than three weeks, father, mother and sister have been laid in their last resting place. 23 April The home of H H Dyer, which but two weeks ago was an unbroken happy circle, today is a house of mourning. In less than a week they have buried both their children. Little Cass about five years old, and Caddie aged about twelve. Surely the hand of affliction has been laid heavily upon them. 23 April. We learn of the death of Thos. Maher, of Moundville, which occurred Wed. Mr. Maher was one of the old settlers of that town, and a good man and neighbor. 14 May Died, in the town of Montello, June 2d, 1881, of consumption, Mrs. Margaret E Varney, wife of G B Varney. Mrs. Varney was born in the state of Maine, May 20th, 1828, making her 53 years and 3 days old when she died. She was married Jan 4th, 1851, and moved to Wisconsin in 1852, and lived here until her death. Mrs. Varney was well and favorably known in this community. She has raised two children, a daughter and son, both of whom, like other children of their ages, have started on a journey of their own, and in other parts of the county. No mother was ever more tender or more attached to her family, both husband and children, than she was, besides she was a kind good neighbor, which tells briefly the great loss to those yet left, and to the community where she has lived so long, and all of her acquaintances were her warm friends. Her sickness has been protracted, yet she exhibited an unusual amount of patience; and although her end has been certain and realized, yet she had no fears as to the future, as she fully appreciated the value of that faith which convinced her that she was merely taking a short journey, a step or two perhaps in advance of her friends, where she will sit down in the cool breezes and await their coming, with an increased loyalty and patience. Those children want to remember and not forget that their devoted mother is yet watching their every step and every action, and would they but tie fast to that belief and faith, what a guide and what a consolation it would be. 11 June Died in this village, Wed morning, after a protracted illness, Mrs. Celia Finegan, wife of Michael Finegan, in the 40th year of her age. Mrs. Finegan was born in the parish of Kilglass, county Boscommon, Ireland, and came to this country when a small child. She has lived in Montello many years, and during her life time here has made many warm friends, and no enemies. There are griefs which sometimes enter the home circle, griefs which are beyond the power of expression. No words can tell the sorrow of the stricken husband and children, when called upon by that inexorable summons, to lay so precious an offering upon the altar of affliction. The bright smile has faded, the loving voice hushed, and the wife and mother lies cold in death. It is well to hope the loss is gain, and it is consoling to believe that "the dead ye have always with you." And in this hour, such sympathy as it is in the power of human nature to bestow, poor though the tribute may be, is freely, lavishly offered to the husband and three little motherless children. 18 June Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. Lynch, sister and niece of Mrs. Finegan, arriving here on Thursday, from Waseca, Minn., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Finegan, which takes place this Friday forenoon from the Catholic church. 11 June. We learn that Mr. Rand, the gentleman who married Mrs. E B Kelsey, formerly of this place, died in California a few day ago, from blood poisoning, supposed to be caused by eating canned meat. 11 June. Mrs. Otto, mother of J L Messersmith, died at her residence in this village on Thursday of last Week, and the funeral was from the German church. (Westfield) 11 June. Mrs. Beafa Fuller died in this village on Thursday last, after quite a long illness, and was buried from the Presbyterian church, Saturday. Mrs. Fuller was a lady respected by all, and a kind good neighbor. 11 June. The family of Azro Morrill mourn the loss of their youngest child, Mary, who died Sat. night, age about one year. She has never been healthy, and at times a great sufferer. 2 July Death of Mrs. Salena Smith - Mrs. Salena Smith died at her residence in this village, on Tuesday evening, June 28, 1881, aged 45 years. What grief inconsolable, what sorrow, what anguish this brief record carries to the aching hearts of parent, brothers, sisters; and with what sympathetic sadness does it move the hearts of relatives, friends, associates and companions! Death's unerring shaft rarely pierces so many hearts with so deep a wound, so sharp a pain. It is hard to believe the record, to realize the dreadful truth. Mrs. Smith dead? Who could - who can associate her with any thought of death? Her cheerful, happy presence instantly banished all thought of every infirmity that flesh is heir to and made the weak and sick feel stronger and better. Life! Life in its most vigorous manifestations - life in the full, strong force of its throbbing pulsations. How hard it is, therefore, who almost impossible to think of her, or speak of her a numbered with the dead! It will take time - a very lengthened time - to reconcile the mind to a contrast so great. She was born in the State of Massachusetts, and came to this place with her parents thirty one years ago, so that nearly all the years of her life were spent right among us, and such was the open frankness, the honest sincerity and the truth-loving integrity of her disposition and character that it is needless to speak her praises. Her many excellences are known to all and her very few faults also; etc. . . . 2 July In the death of John Gilbert which occurred on Sat last, July 2d, we lost another of our old residents. Mr. Gilbert was born in Delaware county, New York, and was 68 years old at the time of his death. He came from Pennsylvania here some ten years since and has been a resident of our town ever since. He leaves a wife, who is the only relative west of the state of New York. His funeral was held from the church on Sunday, and the services were conducted by Rev. W Hill, who preached from the text "In my Father's House are many Mansions." Mrs. Gilbert has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in her bereavement. 2 July Card of Thanks - The friends who so kindly ministered to my husband during his last sickness will accept my sincere thanks for their help which will always be gratefully remembered. Mary Gilbert, Packwaukee. 2 July At Rest - Herman Peters, father of W H Peters of Montello, and other children, most of them in the west, died at Sumner Hill, Cayuga county, NY, July 4th, 1881, at the age of 88 years, 8 months, 24 days. The following letter from another son, and a brother of W H P., speaks for itself and breaths out a volume of filial affection which is worthy of universal imitation: etc. . . . . 16 July The many friends of Mr and Mrs Henry Ager sympathize deeply with them in their sad affliction. It is but a few short weeks since Mrs. Ager, together with her three children, started to join her husband at their home in Beaver City, Nev. And last week came the sad news of the death of baby Nellie. "Every heart knoweth its own sorrow." 6 Aug. Died, Isabelle Russell, aged about 15 years, Tuesday, at 3 o'clock pm of tumor. Her death has been almost momentarily expected for weeks past. The bereaved parents, brothers, and sisters, have the sympathy of the whole community. (Westfield) 13 Aug. Obituary - We have just received a letter from Mr John Graves, now residing at Vernon Center, Minnesota, which brings the sad tidings of the death of his wife. Mr. John Graves and wife came from the state of N Y about twenty-five years ago, and lived in the town of Newton some twenty years, where they made many warm friends. They moved to Minn. where they have lived five years, when Mrs. Graves was called from her earthly toils to her final rest. Her illness commenced by an attack of cholera morbus, and a physician was called who gave her relief, but the disease settled in her limbs, which immediately mortified, causing intense pain. Thus she suffered we learn for two weeks and on the 8th inst. bade adieu to earth and friends, saying she was going to a haven of sweet repose. She leaves many friends to mourn her loss. 20 Aug. Sudden Death - Sunday forenoon last, a messenger from Lawrence brought the sad intelligence to Mr Wm. Straight and family, of this village, that their eldest daughter, Mrs. J M Paddock, had died very suddenly the night previous. The circumstances, so far as we have been able to learn, are about as follows: Mrs. Paddock had worked pretty hard for some time past, and on Saturday did an unusual amount of labor; in fact she toiled from early morn til 12 o'clock that night. Being rather a frail woman, she no doubt was completely exhausted, by over exertion. A short time after she retired, one of the children asked for a drink of water, and Mrs. Paddock arose to get it for her child, but after taking a few steps, she fell to the floor and expired within a few moments. The deceased was buried in the cemetery in this village, the funeral taking place at the M E church on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. D Brown. She leaves a husband and five small children to mourn her untimely death. 27 Aug. Mrs. Paddock,of Lawrence, died on Saturday night about 12 o'clock. She went to bed apparently in good health, and at about midnight her husband heard her get up, but supposing she was after something for the children, did not pay any further attention, until he heard a heavy fall in an adjoining room. He jumped up and ran in to see what the matter was, and found his wife lying upon the floor in an unconscious condition. He went for assistance, who did all they could for the sufferer, but to no avail, and she died in about an hour. The deceased leaves a husband and family of small children. She was a daughter of Wm. Straight of Montello. 27 Aug. The two little twin children of Gunder Christianson, of this town, are dead. One died in its mothers' arms while returning home from this village, and the other died the same night. 27 Aug. In Memoriam - Miss Isabelle Russell, aged 16, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Jane Russell, died at the family residence, Westfield, Aug 9th, 1881. The deceased was a young lady of great promise. Her mental powers were of a very high order, and had she but lived until time and story would have more thoroughly developed those faculties she would have had but few compeers in intellectual ability. Etc. . .. 27 Aug. The funeral of Mrs. D Dimond, who died at Colby, was held from the Catholic church in this village last Thursday. She was a daughter of Mr. Jas. Cotter, and was a lady universally respected and loved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. 10 Sept. A little seven year old daughter of John S Pahl, died on Monday afternoon, of diphtheria. Two other children in the family are sick with the disease. The fact that the family of Mr. Pahl, residing in the midst of the business portion of the village, had been attacked with diphtheria in so malignant form, created some uneasiness not to say alarm to our people generally, but the prompt action of the Board of Health, to isolate as much as possible the family afflicted, should restore confidence. Every good citizen, should feel it a duty to use every known means to disinfect and prevent the spread of this disease so fatal to children. The terrible scourge of last year is yet fresh in the minds of all, and a little care may prevent the recurrence of it. Princeton Republic. 17 Sept. Died - At his home, one and one half miles north of Calamus, on the 17th day of Aug, 1881, of bronchial consumption, J B Crooker, aged 76 years, 1 month and 14 days. Deceased was born in Pomfnet, Vt. In early years he moved to Canada, and in the 1848 moved to Buffalo township, Wis., where he remained til 1866, when he moved to this township where he has since resided. He leaves an aged wife, who has the earnest sympathy of a large circle of friends. Mr. Crooker had been in feeble health for the past 5 years. Lyons, (Iowa) Advertiser. 1 Oct. Died - At Lawrence, Saturday, Oct 1, 1881, at 10 o'clock am of typhoid fever, Minnie Scott, in the 16th year of her age. The deceased was a daughter of G A Scott, of the Lawrence Woolen Mill. Etc. . . That she was highly esteemed by all who knew her was plainly shown by the large concourse of people that assembled at the church on Sunday pm, to pay her the last tribute of respect the living can pay the dead. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W P Hill and a procession one half mile in length followed the remains to the cemetery on Russel Flats, and left all that was mortal of Minnie quietly sleeping beside that dear sister, who was placed there four years ago. 15 Oct. Mr A M Morrill died on Sunday night last and was buried from his late residence, on Tuesday afternoon. Owing to certain circumstances, we were unable to prepare a fitting obituary for this week's issue, but shall endeavor to do so next week. 22 Oct. Cogan - At his home in this village, Oct 27, 1881, Charles Cogan son of Mr and Mrs. William Cogan, aged 18 years and four months. Charlie Cogan was born in Montello, and spent his childhood days here. In Oct, 1879, he went to Eau Claire, where he attended school several months and then worked in a saw mill part of one summer. Leaving Eau Claire in the fall of 1880, he went to St Paul, where he was employed as clerk in a grocery store several months, after which he found a good situation in a sewing machine office in Minneapolis where he remained until May of the present year, when finding his health failing, he returned to his home in this village, where during the long months of sickness, he was cared for by those who loved him most , his parents, sisters and brothers, who did everything for him that loving hearts and willing hands can do for another. But alas! Death came with his sickle and cut him down in his youth, as the tender plant is cut down by the withering blasts of winter. Etc. . .He conversed with his sister and brother a few moments before he died, and called each one up and bade them "good bye" and the lamp of life went out. The funeral took place form the Catholic Church on Saturday, and all that remained on earth of our young friend was consigned to its last resting place, etc. . . 5 Nov. Edwin Peters is dead - Ned Peters (as he was familiarly called), a son of W H Peters of Montello, had been in the employ of the Wis. Central railroad company, on a survey line in the northern part of the State, for nearly two months, and was on his way home in company with his brother Cornelius. They reached Stevens Point on the 9th or 10th inst, and while there, one or both of them got into the saloon of Harry Isherwood, and before they left the saloon, Ned was found dead in the back room. Just what happened in the saloon, has not as yet come to light. However, it seems there were suspicions enough to lead to a post mortem examination, and the examination seems to have been attracted to his head, and whether a very bungling examination produced the mashing up on the bones on the left temple or whether he had a heavy blow sufficient to kill, has not been disclosed down here. The reports of the case in some of the State papers, is to the effect that Ned drank five full glasses of whiskey in quick succession. This is not believed here where the boy has been well known; and such a report only adds to the suspicion that he was killed outright, and that the whiskey story has been put in circulation as a cover to a foul murder. It is to be hoped that the authorities at Stevens Point will clear up the mystery about this case. Etc. . . 19 Nov. A Man Drowned - On Sunday, the 18th, two men, one by the name of O'Neil, and the other by the name of Leonard, from Kaukauna, who had been at work on the railroad this side of Packwaukee, came to Montello, gained access to one of our saloons, drank several glasses of liquor each at the bar, took a pint bottle of whiskey with them, and started up the lake in a skiff. When about two miles distant from Montello, they run from twenty to twenty-five rods off shore, and were heard singing by some men on land near John McDonalds. In a very few minutes they were heard hollering, and on looking again, it was discovered the boat had tipped over and both men were in the water, where it was about six feet deep. They finally both got hold of the boat, and the man on shore ran as fast as he could to a house and got a woman to run to where the steamer Montello was unloading some timber, a short distance away, who gave the alarm. The steamer started immediately for the place indicated, and found John McDonald had preceded it with a skiff, and had got one of the men on shore, but the other had gone to the bottom. The man rescued from the water was apparently dead, but S D Perkins took him quickly onto the steamer, stripped him of all wet clothing, wrapped him in heated blankets and with helpers, commenced a rapid friction and put the boat for Montello, where additional aid was procured, and the man was saved. This was O'Neil. The boat returned immediately to the fatal spot, but the body of Leonard could not be found. A crew of men with the Montello, went back the next day to take another hunt but the body could not be found. With the foregoing details, who that reads it will not be able to say how much whiskey had to do with the loss of that man's life. Etc. . 19 Nov. Mrs. Mitchell, of whose long lingering illness I spoke last week, passed over the silent river, on Friday, and was buried on Sunday. 19 Nov. A letter from Miss Carrie Older of Kilbourn, to relatives here, brings the sad news of the death of the youngest child of the family, little Fay, who died on the 9th inst. of membranous croup. 19 Nov. Mrs. M C Wildie, of Princeton, died a week ago last Sat. morning, of consumption. She was a sister of J C Thompson and had been an invalid for several years. 19 Nov Another Pioneer Gone - John Cadigan aged about 74 years, died at his home in Montello, on the 25th inst. and was buried from the Catholic Church in this village, on Sunday the 27th; Rev Father Larmer officiating at the funeral. Mr Cadigan had lived in Montello nearly thirty years, and he was known as being a man, truthful, honest, kind-hearted, accommodating, and in every respect a good citizen and neighbor. And such were his virtues referred to by Father Larmer, in his funeral discourse, as being worthy to be remembered and followed by others. And they will be remembered. Mr. Cadigan had no wife, she having died nearly four years ago. It is said there are nine children left to mourn, as orphans, without a father or mother. Most of the children however, are of sufficient age and smart enough to take care of themselves; so that his death was in no wise premature. It was not a calamity, but a natural event in the order of things. The great respect for him as a neighbor, was evinced by the immense cortege at his funeral. 3 Dec. Died - November 30th, 1881, Mrs. Dianna Neale. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church in Packwaukee on Dec 2, the service being conducted by Rev W P Hill, Methodist Pastor, and was attended by a large number of friends. The deceased was born in Tibthorpe, England, Feb 2, 1832, was married in that country to Robert Neale, Feb 22, 1853, coming immediately to Chicago, where they remained for one year, and then made their home in the village of Packwaukee, where they have resided ever since, having made themselves as pleasant and beautiful a home as one often sees. Etc. . . The husband and four surviving children, all men and women grown, are left to mourn her loss, the one child gone before has welcomed her on "the other side." 10 Dec. Another Death - Henry Schultz, about 36 years of age, a married man, living in Mecan, died at the house of Wm. Hartwick in Montello, on Friday of last week. The history of the case as reported, is as follows: On Thursday night, he with others, went to a neighbors house, got liquor to drink, did not go home; but on Wed morning, he went to Princeton to the Cattle Fair, where he traded for or bought a horse. He went home Wed night and started early Thurs morning for Montello, where he drank more liquor. In the afternoon of Thurs he was in the blacksmith shop, where he was taken so violently sick that he tumbled over. He was carried to Mr. Hartwick's where he received treatment; but in spite of all that could be done, his agony continued for nearly fifteen hours, when he became a little more quite, but without getting any benefit from remedies. In four or five hours more he died. There are various opinions as to the cause of his death. His sickness was so short, that no time was given for the development of any symptoms of conditions, sufficient to indicate the cause of his sudden death. Although the spasm or cramping of the stomach, so far as it was distinctive of any disease, was that of bilious colic. 17 Dec. Died, at the residence of Mr. Aug. Frank, in this village, on Monday night Dec 19, his wife. The deceased has been a resident of this town the past ten years, and has won the respect and friendship of a large circle of acquaintances who will deeply feel her loss. Her illness was of very short duration but very severe, being unconscious most of the time. She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn her loss. 24 Dec. Town Officers: Buffalo: Thos. Kearns, Chrm.; C Strong, C W Kelley; Clerk - W B Graham; Treas - James Morgan; Assessor- S C Maynard; Justices - J McDonald, Jas. Foley; Constables - S Maynard, Geo. Purvis, Robt. Atkinson. Crystal Lake: JH Wegenke, Chrm., Thos. Theske, D Holz; Clerk - J F Weseloh; Treas - A Tagatz; Assessor - C Seiwart Briggsville - J W Murphy, Chrm., Wm. Foley, Matt Drew; Clerk - Alfred Parrott; Assessor - J D Foley; Treas - Peter Dunn; Justices - P Mason, J H Loomer; Constables - A Tennison, H Coon, Wm. Haynes; Sealer - John McGennis Harris: Chas. King, Chrm.,; Peter Mondry, G Schrandt; Clerk - M J Farrington; Treas - Adam Schmitz; Assessor - Julius Wineel; Justices - Jas. Golliher, Luke Wheelock; Constables - Wm. Craft, H Shaffer, J Warren. Moundville: C Ellison, Chrm.; Jas. Robertson, Jas. Russell; Clerk - Wm. Audiss; Treas - F Leavey; Assessor - J Smith, Jr.; Justice - F Kaiser, E Watson, J Ellis; Constables - R Schols, J Gleason, G Smith Montello: S Fallis, Chrm. Theo. Hein, T Vaughn; Clerk - S W Stimson; Treas - John Cogan; Assessor - T O'Connor; Justices - S W Stimson, Wm. Ennis, H S Griffin; Constables - Myron Gage, T O'Connor, Wm. Hartwig. Oxford: W N Johnson, Chrm. E W McNutt, James Dunn; Clerk - A W Tuttle; Treas - W Clark; Assessor - A W Burwell; Justices - C H Magoon, J K Miller; Constables - J W Taylor, E Worden, R Strain. Packwaukee - Jas. Mahaffey, Chrm., E G Reeves, S Gifford; Clerk - F R Gaylord; Treas - J H Clark; Assessor - H Thallacker; Justices - John Daily, M J Secord; Constables - R Lloyd, S A Phoenix, Wm. Bokoskie. Shields: Wm. Warmbier, Chrm. G Wagner, E Fenskie; Clerk - Peter Dunn; Treas - R Fenskie; Assessor - R Kenzal; Justices - J H Marvin, etc. 9 April Next County Board: Buffalo - Thomas Kearns Crystal Lake - J A Wegenke Douglas - J W Murphy Harris - Charles E King Mecan - Orren Crown Montello - Stephen Fallis Moundville - C Ellison Neshkoro - A Scobie Newton - Aug. Krentz Oxford - W N Johnson Packwaukee - J A Mahaffey Shields - Wm. Warmbier Springfield - Charles Kurth Westfield - Philo Lackey Village Montello - not elected 9 April Montello High School students who were not absent during month ending Dec 2, 1881 Principal Department Milton Gibbs Mary Gorlsine Lutie Perkins Lena Preston Merrill Perkins Frank Preston Maggie Maitland Mabel Norcross E J Wiswall, teacher Intermediate Department Belle Stebbins Emma Roskie Maggie Leonard Maggie Urban Carrie Preston Hattie Foster Kittie Barry Allie Straight Lulu Leonard Louie Foster Willie Barry Eddie Perkins Willie Roskie Johnny Murphy Henry Eastman Ernie Eastman Herman Tagatz Gustie Plath Mattie Morrill, teacher Primary Department Henry Tagatz Herman Mittlestat Otto Knoph Mary Barry Richard Knoph Ray Cartwright Belle Eastman Amos Knoph Mary Gage Eva Wiswall, Teacher 17 Dec. A party of nine young men from the vicinity of Neshkoro were to start for Fargo this afternoon but owing to the non-arrival and consequent non-departure of trains, they were forced to wait til tomorrow morning. The party is as follows: Geo. Atchley, Fred Ralph, John and Charles Eagan, Ed. King, Wm. Scobie, Charles and Wm. Hayes and Wm. Carpenter. They take 14 horses with them, and will work on the big Dalrymple farm this season. Next season they will sell their horses and return to Wisconsin. Three other young men from the same section will also leave tomorrow for Fulda, Murry Co., Minn. where they go to settle on farms. Their names are Dennis Kennety, John and Harry Smith. The take five horses with them. Berlin Daily Journal 23 April Notice: My son, Enos Chamberlain, has left home without my consent, and I hereby forbid all persons trusting or harboring him on my account, as I shall pay no debts of his contracting. Oxford, Wis., May 17, 1881, Levi W Chamberlain. 21 May Left town: Ernest Meinke and Frank Straight started west Tuesday night. Their families will not follow them until they are sent for. 28 May Cattle lost - We learn that John Baird and Al Boehmer, hwo left here with a drove of cattle some three weeks ago, had 13 head of them and a horse killed by lightning last Sat night in Iowa. It is a heavy loss to the boys, who are driving the cattle to their farms in Dakota, where they intend to run a stock ranch. 11 June Appointment - Rev. L Wheeler, Presiding elder of the M E church of this district, has been appointed a missionary to China and will soon sail for the flowery kingdom. 11 June Terrible Accident - On Saturday morning last, during the storm, Mrs. Jas. Wall, Sr., the respected mother of J J, T F and Jas. Wall, who lives on a farm about ten miles from this village, was terribly shocked by lightning, and narrowly escaped instant death. Soon after the storm commenced, the old lady got up and went up stairs to close a window, which is at the head of the stairway, and when on the top step, lightning struck the house, about a foot below the window, and gave the old lady such a fearful shock that she fell backward, striking on her head at the bottom of the stairs, cutting her head and bruising her face, body and limbs very badly, and leaving her unconscious, in which condition she was found by her husband, who was in another part of the house when the accident occurred. He placed her on a lounge, supposing she was dead, but after applying cold water to her face she gained consciousness, when to add terror to the situation, the old gentleman discovered the house was on fire. A few pails of water soon extinguished the flames, before it gained headway. The old gentleman went to the neighbors, who soon summoned physicians, who dressed the old lady's wounds, and at last reports she is getting along as well as can be expected, considering her old age and infirmities, and the terrible shock she received. 16 July Fire - We learn from Mr. Orren Crown, of the town of Mecan, that fire destroyed his house, goods, grain and barn, and one span of horses on Monday last. It is supposed that the house caught fire from the stove pipe, as Mrs. Crown had been baking bread during the forenoon, and had had a pretty hot fire for that purpose; but as none of the family were at the house at the time, they do not know this to be the case. Mr. C had gone to a neighbor's in the north part of town, and the women folks were out in the field, gathering corn when they saw a smoke issuing from the house. There was only a small insurance on the buildings and stock. They succeeded in saving the clothes . . etc. . . . 27 Aug. Accidents: C Dolke, of Neshkoro, took off the sides of three or four fingers of his right hand with a buzz saw at Scobie's shop in Neshkoro, Monday. He is an industrious, hard-working German, and this will prove a hard blow to him. Asa Smith is still suffering from a severe cut on the foot, which was inflicted some time ago. Erysipelas set in a few days ago, but by prompt application of proper remedies it was kept from spreading, and the foot is doing well. M McCudden's little girl met with an accident on Monday which came near being very serious. While playing, she in some manner stuck a sharp stick into her eye, cutting the skin considerably, and slightly injuring the etc. . . 17 Sept.
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