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Saturday night at 12 o’clock, Thomas Quin, died at his residence in this city in the 78 year of his age. Mr. Quin had been a resident of this city for many years and had by his quiet and unobtrusive ways, uprightness and sterling worth as a man and citizen made a multitude of friends. The cause of his death was a cancer upon his lower lip which made its appearance some two years ago and gave him no rest until his death came to his relief. The deceased left a widow, one son, Patrick, and four daughters, Mesdames George Davis, Charles Davis, James Wall and Patrick M. Barry, all residents of this city, to mourn the departure of a devoted husband and affectionate father. His funeral took place Monday afternoon, the services being held at St. Joseph’s Church in which he was a communicant, the pastor, Rev. Fr. __iebach officiating. The church was well filled with the neighbors, friends and relatives of the departed, all testifying by their presents and sympathy, their love and respect for him was a neighbor, friend and relative.
 

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Henry McCauslin, only son of N. L. McCauslin, died at the residence of his parents in this city, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the effect of a gun shot wound received a week ago last Friday morning. The deceased bore up bravely and fought death, inch by inch until the end. The funeral service was held Thursday afternoon, the Rev. J. H. Kerr, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiating. His parents and sister have the sympathy of all in their great affliction, which is indeed great, the loss of an only son and brother.

It is rumored that James Smith a resident of the West ward and universally known in that part of the city, died in a lumber camp over in Michigan on Tuesday, of typhoid fever.
 

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Monday evening, Will Ratchford of city, met with a terrible accident which resulted in his death the following morning at 3:00 at the depot of the C. & N. W. railroad when the boy, with friends, was playing a game of hopping onto stopped trains and jumping off after they resume moving.
 

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At Oak Orchard, in the town of Pensuakee, on Wednesday, Jan. 28th, 1885, at the advanced and ripe age of 84 years, Mrs. M. M. Barlament, mother of Mrs. Charles Windross, of Oak Orchard and Mrs. M. C. Helmerick, of this city. The remains were taken to Green Bay and interred in Woodlawn cemetery. 

Mrs. A. McFadden received a telegram Monday, informing her of her father’s death who died suddenly the previous Saturday night, at his home in Lowell, Dodge county. She left immediately for this place to attend the funeral which occurred Tuesday.
 

A little girl, the child of Charles Schmidt, while walking in the middle of Superior Street Saturday, was run over by a team and so seriously injured that she died early the following morning.
 

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At the home of her parents in this city, Monday, Feb. 16th, 1885, at 2:30 p.m. in the seventeenth year of her age, Nora, the youngest daughter of Mr. Jacob Spies. The bereaved parents, brothers, sisters and relatives have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

Sunday morning, Feb. 15th, 1885, after a long and painful illness resulting from the removal of a tumor, Mrs. Owen McEwen. Her funeral occurred Tuesday, the services being held at St. Joseph’s church in which she was a communicant. The deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew her.
 

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At the home of her parents, in this city, Feb. 20th, 1885, of congestion of the lungs, Nellie Frances, infant daughter of William B. and Sarah High, aged 1 year, 27 days. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. High mourn the death of their baby, which occurred Friday last. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, at their residence, the Rev. J. H. Kerr pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their friends in their affliction.
 

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At his residence in this city Saturday, J. S. Joyce. The deceased had lived here many years and was well thought of by those who knew him best. His funeral took place Monday afternoon, the services being held at St. Joseph’s church in which he was a communicant, the pastor officiating.
 

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Hoeffel – In this city, March 7th, 1885, of pneumonia, Ruth Catherine, infant daughter of I. S. P. and Jennie Hoeffel, aged 1 year and 9 months.
Mr. and Mrs. I. S. P. Hoeffel lost their baby by death Friday night last. The body of the little one was laid to rest Sunday afternoon, the funeral services being held at St. Joseph’s church, the pastor Rev. Fr. Swiebach, officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their friends and acquaintances in their grief.

Mr. and Mrs. August Zipple lost their only child by death, Monday. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

Mr. Fitzsimmons an old resident of this city died Thursday morning, in the 70th year of his age. He was highly respected by all that enjoyed his acquaintance.
 

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William Taylor, of Little River, died Monday afternoon, of heart disease while at work near his home. His funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in this city, the pastor officiating. Many of his neighbors were present to testify of his worth as a man and citizen. By his death, a wife and six children are left in straightened circumstances, which will add to their great grief in their hour of desolation.

Mrs. Dr. Burritt who practiced medicine in this city two years ago and moved from here to Neenah, died Saturday at New Orleans, whither she went to visit the exposition. The deceased was a lady of rare attainments and highly esteemed by all who made her acquaintances either socially or in the practice of her profession. While here she made many warm friends who were pained to learn of her death. Her remains will be brought back to Neenah, for internment.
 

Births

A little Van made his appearance in Frank VanBoven’s family one day last week, and he isn’t a bit mad about it.
 

Deaths

Levi Lane received a telegram Wednesday noon, informing him of the death of his father who died at his home in Michigan, on Tuesday. The dispatch also informed him, that his mother was not expected to live.

A telegram was received by Dan Daemon Thursday morning, conveying the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Jarvey Holland, nee Lucas, who died at Manistique, Mich., Wednesday, during childbirth. The child did not survive its mother and the remains of both were brought to this city Thursday evening, for burial. The deceased had many friends in this city and county to whom the news will be a sad blow. 
 

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Rev. J. M. Walker, a former presiding elder of this district of the M. E. Church, and who a number of years ago was stationed here as pastor, died at his home in Ripon on the 3rd inst. at the age of 62 years. He was one of the oldest members of and much respected by his association in conference.
 

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Rev. John Fairchild, whose death has been anticipated for a long time, quietly breathed his last, at his home in this city April 24th, 1885, at 2:30 a.m.

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At her home in Menominee, Mich., April 28th, 1885, Nancy Quinby sister of C. H. Thomas of this city. The deceased was born in Rochdale Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, February 26, 1842.
 

 William Payne, (more formerly known as Billy) passed away of drowning while working a log jam on the Hemlock River on the 21st inst. The deceased was about twenty-two years of age and a native of New Brunswick. He came to Oconto a little over two years ago, where he leaves behind him a host of friends who will no doubt be heartily sorry to hear of his untimely end.
 

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Mrs. John Lawler, of Little River, dropped dead of heart disease at her residence yesterday afternoon. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of all of his neighbors in his great and sudden grief.

Mrs. Wardell, mother of I. C. Wardell died quite suddenly early Wednesday morning, at her son’s residence at the Bay Shore. The deceased while well advanced in years was in her usual health, when she retired to rest the previous evening and seemed to be in the enjoyment of excellent health. She was a good woman and highly esteemed by all that enjoyed her acquaintance. Her funeral took place Thursday afternoon, the services being held at the M. E. Church, the pastor, Rev. W. G. Bancroft officiating.

Mr. William Ferden was lately bereaved in the death of his wife. They were married about one year and both much esteemed for their many sterling qualities.
 

Mrs. Gilbert LePage, who passed away Friday of last week, was buried the following day. The funeral services were held at St. Peter’s church, the pastor, Rev. Fr. Vallaint, celebrating the requiem mass for the dead. The departed was well liked by all who knew her and of whom said: A good woman has gone from among mortals. 

The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks to all who assisting in recovering the body of their little boy who was drowned Friday of last week, and for the kindness extended to them by their neighbors at the time of the funeral.
Yours most Gratefully, Frank Fisher, Anna Fisher
 

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In this city, on Saturday, June 27, 1885, after a illness of 24 hours, Katie, youngest child of John and Ann Archibald, aged 3 years and 9 months. The deceased was a bright, winsome child, and her sudden demise was a severe shock to her parents, who have the deepest sympathy of all their friends in their affliction. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Fr. Sweibach, at the St. Joseph R. C. church on Monday.

The spirit of Mrs. Harvey England, of Peshtigo, passed to a better world on the 26 inst. Her funeral occurred here Saturday at 2 o’clock. She leaves a husband and two children, who mourn her loss. The deceased was a woman of sterling qualities and was loved by all who knew here.
 

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James Robinson, after a long illness, passed away quietly yesterday forenoon at 11:00. He was a man of many excellent qualities of both head and heart and very popular with those who knew him. His funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church, and conducted by the Oconto Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he was a member.

Robert Yeaton, after a long and painful illness, died at his home near Abrams, Sunday, the Rev. Mr. Decker preaching the funeral discourse after which his remains were taken to Little Suamico for internment. The deceased served his country well during the rebellion (American Civil War 1861-1865), was a quiet peaceable citizen and highly esteemed by his neighbors, which was evident by the large number who turned out to pay him that last rites of respect and to follow all that was mortal to its last resting place.

The body of a man by the name of Gavoit Anderson, but better known as “Chicago” was found Tuesday morning besides a scow near Holt & Balcom’s mill.  He is believed to have a daughter living in Shawano County, she being his only relative in this country.
 

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The body of a Frenchman by the name of Alex. Denault, who is supposed to have died from the effects of sunstroke, was found near the Birch Creek crossing, north of Menominee, Thursday of last week.

The funeral of James Robinson was held at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Kerr. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were taken to their final resting place in the “silent city” being followed thence by his brother Odd-Fellows in regalia and a large number of friends and relatives in carriages.
 

Mr. and Mrs. James Wilder lost their baby by death Saturday last. The body was taken to Oak Orchard Sunday for internment.

Died at the residence of her cousin, Mrs. P. H. Swift, Wednesday noon July 22, 1885 in the twenty-first year of her age, Miss Florence M. Coon of Albion, Dane County, Wisconsin. 
 

The funeral of Mr. Chris. Johnson took place at his residence near Oconto Falls, Saturday last. His death was quite sudden, and is supposed to have been superinduced by sunstroke experienced three days before his demise. He was a good citizen, husband, and father, and deserved popular with all that enjoyed his acquaintance.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Alexander have the sympathy of all in their great loss, the death of their babe, which died Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held Wednesday and the little rosebud which was just beginning to unfold, was laid away.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. McDonald, of the town of Oconto mourn the loss by death of two of their infant triplets, both girls, which sad event occurred July 27, 1885. They have the sympathy of all their neighbors and acquaintances in their double bereavement.

We were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. P. H. Corcoran, which occurred at her home at Marinette Saturday last. By her death, an infant nine days old was befretted of the care of a mother. She was a most excellent lady and by her death, society losses one of its brightest ornaments. Her husband and relatives have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow.

At the residence of his stepfather, Thomas Pillsbury, near Brookside, July 20, 1885, Charles Avery 10th year of his age. (Or 19th writer cannot read the date clearly) His remains were taken to Green Bay for internment, the funeral services being held at the Cathedral in that city.

GLYNN. – At her residence, in the town of Oconto, Monday night, August 3, 1885, Elener, the beloved wife of James A. Glynn, in the 59th year of her age. 

Her funeral took place Wednesday, the services being held at the residence, the Rev. David Couch, of New York, officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Decker, of Abrams. After the services the remains were brought to this city for internment being followed by a large concourse of her neighbors, friends and relatives, the procession consisting of eighty carriages. The deceased was a very amiable lady, and respected by all that knew her. Her husband, children, and relatives, have the profound sympathy of all in their great loss and grief.

DURGAN – At the residence of her daughter Mrs. Stephen Way, in the town of Oconto, Wednesday evening, August 12, 1885, in the 79th year of her age, Mrs. Daniel Durgan. The funeral took place Sunday forenoon at 10:00, in accordance with her expressed wish in the schoolhouse at Couillardville, near the residence of her daughter, the Rev. Mr. Decker, of Abrams, conducting the services and preaching the sermon. The building was too small to hold all that had gone to pay her the last rites of respect and their sorrow was genuine, for a good woman, a noble woman who passed.

BUTLER – At his late residence in town of Maple Valley, Oconto County, Sunday night, August 16th, 1885, Simon Butler, in the 53rd year of his age. Rev. S. H. Couch preaching the funeral sermon, after which the casket from which the soul had fled was laid away to rest in the cemetery near by, being followed thence by a large train of his friends, neighbors and relatives, all testifying to his worth as a man.

REED – At his late residence in this city, Monday, August 17th, 1885, at 9:00 in the evening, Mr. John Reed, in the 48th year of his age.
His funeral took place Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of Oconto Lodge I. O. O. F., of which he was an honored member, the services being held at the residence. The services were conducted by the Rev. S. W. Ford who in his remarks, spoke feelingly of the virtues of the departed and in the void in the city made by his absence. 

A little rosebud gone to blossom in the world of glory. August 17th, 1885, Hattie Mary, daughter of John R. and Carrie C. Fry, of Oconto City, aged five months.

Mr. and Mrs. David Dexter mourn the absence of their little girl who died Sunday morning, and was buried Monday. She was a winsome little thing, the light of the house. They have the deep and earnest sympathy of their neighbors and friends.

Drowned, August 11th, 1885, Charles W. son of the late M. W. Harahan and Mary Harahan, a native of Sacramento, Col., aged five years and two months.

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Bell who died at Spaulding Michigan, Friday night, Aug. 14, 1885, were brought to this city for internment, reaching here Sunday night. The funeral services were held Monday forenoon at St. Joseph’s Church, and was largely attended by acquaintances, friends and relatives of the deceased, who was highly esteemed by all who had the privilege of her acquaintance. The deceased was 53 years of age and the mother of our townsman W. H. Haggerson and George Haggerson, of Spaulding, Mich., at whose residence she died.
 

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As we went to press yesterday, we learned with sadness of the sudden death of Mr. Mathew Leonard, which occurred at his residence near Brookside, Thursday evening. He was an old resident of the county, a veteran of the civil war, a good citizen and neighbor. His family has the sympathy of all in their great and sudden bereavement. The funeral services will be held today at one o’clock at the schoolhouse, Brookside.
 

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Frost – Died at her residence in the town of Maple Valley, Friday, September 11th, 1885, in the thirty-third year of her age, Mary A. the beloved wife of Mr. A. C. Frost.

The deceased was a good neighbor, an affectionate wife and devoted mother. By her death four children, the eldest seven years of age and the youngest but eighteen days old are deprived of a mothers love and care. Her funeral services were held Monday forenoon, at the schoolhouse near her home, and were conducted by the Rev. S. H. Couch and H. Berg, the first mentioned in the English language and the latter in the Scandinavian. The funeral was largely attended and a great concourse of her neighbors, friends, acquaintances and relatives followed her remains to their last resting-place in the “silent city”. Mr. Frost has the sympathy of all in his bereavement.

The funeral services of Thomas Good, the young man who accidentally shot himself a week ago Thursday, were held at the M. E. Church Saturday afternoon. They were conducted by the pastor of the church Rev. W. G. Bancroft, assisted by Rev. J. H. Kerr, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The services were solemn and impressive in the extreme.
 

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A sad ending to a long life occurred at the residence of Robert Hall, town of Little River, this county, at 1:20 o’clock p.m. Monday the 21st inst.  The deceased came from Canada to this state about one year, settling on what is known as the old Jackson farm 7 miles north of this city. Though their residence there was but a short duration, it was long enough to inspire all that came in neighborly contact with her, with a high regard to her many great qualities. Her family relations were of the kindest and most affectionate nature. Her funeral services were held at her late home Wednesday forenoon, September 23rd, 1885, and were conducted by Rev. William Dafter, of Marinette. The deceased was 66 years of age. 
 

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The eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cummings, who was eight years of age, died of the scarlet fever Monday night, and one or two more of their children are sick with the same disease. They certainly have the sympathy of all in their great affliction and bereavement.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Balftz, living in the South ward, lost by death a four-year-old child Monday night, which died of Scarlet fever.
 

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Wilhelm – In this city, Sunday, October 6th, 1885, of a tumor, Mrs. Clara John Wilhelm, in the thirty-third year of her age.

Chas. Grunert, of Hortonville, Wis., an elder brother of our fellow townsman, B. G. Grunert, died at his residence in that village on the 2nd inst., and was buried the following Sunday. His brother B. G. was with him at the time of his death and remained until after his burial.
 

Death

All will be pained to learn of the great affliction, which visited Mr. and Mrs. William Luby Wednesday night, the loss of two of their youngest children by death, the result of scarlet fever. They certainly have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. 
 

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Leitz – In this city at the residence of her sister Mrs. H. B. Palmer, of consumption, October 27th 1885, Caroline wife of Lyman Leitz, of Chicago.

The deceased who had been a frequent visitor to our city and was much esteemed by all who made her acquaintance on account of her intelligence and lady like manners, had been a prey to the insidious disease, which caused her death, for several years. Realizing the end was near, she came to this city several months ago, preferring to die and be buried here instead of Chicago. Her husband being notified of her approaching dissolution came at once to her bedside, only to find that the spirit had fled. The funeral services were held Thursday, and all that was mortal laid away to rest in the silent city of the dead.
 

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A young child of John Human, Jr. who resides in the neighborhood of the Jefferson school, in the South ward, died last Sunday morning of scarlet fever.

Lippert – In this city, on Saturday, November 7, 1885, Mr. Charles Lippert, in the 37th year of his age.
 

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The death of Benton Crockford, late of this place, which occurred, in Oconto, on the 10 inst. cast a gloom over our community. Mr. Crockford has lived among us for the past twelve years and was respected by all, owing to his good natured and pleasing ways. The deceased was 34 yr. old and leaves a wife and 3 children to mourn his loss.
 

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In this city, December 17, 1885 of consumption, after a long illness, Miss Ross, daughter of Thomas and Josephine Tourtillotte, aged 20 years. The funeral occurred at the M. E. Church, Saturday, a.m., the 19th inst. And was attended by a large number of friends of the family.