Oconto County Reporter
7 January 1888

Among the saddest scenes of the dying year, was the death of John Wildfang, who was fatally injured on the railroad a few days ago. The deceased leaves a wife who is also a deaf mute, to mourn his loss. We understand that she is nearly frantic with grief.

John Surprise, well known as one of the firm of Surprise Bros., painters, died last Tuesday from an attack of inflammation of the bowels, and was buried from St. Peter’s church Thursday morning. He leaves a wife and seven children.

We this week learned full particulars concerning the death of Thos. McClusky, who was a cook in one of the camps of C. T. Pendleton & Son, and which are about as follows:

On the Saturday previous to his death Mr. McC. walked from the camp to the railway siding, a distance of five miles, and then six miles down the track to Iron River, where he expected to receive some money due him from the railway pay car which was expected there that day. He was disappointed in regard to the money, but he was handed a small box which had arrived by express for him. This box contained a quart bottle of whiskey, and from the fact probably arose the rumor (which was untrue) that he was intoxicated at the time of his death. In the afternoon he took the train back to the siding where he remained to supper with a couple of Swedes who had formerly worked with him. While here he treated several friends from the bottle, taking only a very light drink himself, and altogether only about one-half the contents of the bottle were drank.

At ten o’clock at night he set out to walk to camp, and as the snow had been falling quite briskly traveling afoot was very difficult, and after reaching a point within two miles of the camp, he became exhausted and lay down, and in this spot was found dead Tuesday morning. Subsequent examination showed where he had two places turned aside to dry stumps and made attempts to light fires, which must have proved failures. Other places were indications where he had sat down to rest.

From the men in the camp it is learned that for some time past the deceased had complained of a numbness in his legs, caused by standing so much on them while at work - from early in the morning till late at night - and it is believed that the fatigue of his journey through the deep snow caused him to lose the use of his legs altogether, and in this helpless condition, away from any human help, he lay from Saturday night until sometime on Monday night before death released him from his suffering, for when found his legs, hands and cheeks only were frozen. The thermometer indicated 20 degrees below zero Tuesday morning, and if he had been dead for several hours his entire body would have been frozen stiff, but his body was not frozen in the least, and his undershirt was quite wet, evidently with perspiration, caused by his rolling around in the effort to keep from freezing.

Snow fell during the early part of Monday night, but none was on the body when discovered, and for several yards around the snow was packed and bore evidence of having been rolled over by the deceased. The body was discovered on Tuesday morning by Curt. Pendleton, who had been sent out to break the road and look for the missing man, whose absence had begun to create a feeling of uneasiness in camp. The bottle, half filled with whiskey - just as it was when he left the switch - was found on his person, proving conclusively that he had not used any of it, and consequently was entirely sober when overcome by fatigue and cold.

Mr. H. M. Royce received the sad intelligence on Wednesday morning of the death of his brother, Samuel, at Oberlin, Ohio, at the age of 69 years. The deceased is the first of seven brothers to die, three older and three younger survive him. Mr. R. visited his brother, H. M.., in this city last spring, and those who had the pleasure of forming his acquaintance regret his sudden demise.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Schaal, of Gillett, mourn the loss of their little son, Bertie, aged 4 years, who died Sunday morning of scarlet fever, after a lingering illness of four weeks. The funeral occurred Tuesday, Rev. Yarwood officiating.

Mrs. McLaughlin, of the south ward, who was afflicted with consumption and has been an invalid for some time, passed peacefully away on Wednesday morning last. During her long illness she was buoyed up and comforted by the promises of the word of God, and she died in the firm belief of salvation through the Savior of mankind, in whom she wisely placed her trust.

Mrs. Post, mother of Mrs. H. W. Gilkey and Mrs. Lorenzo died at her home in Maple Valley last Friday night. The deceased was quite advanced in years, was a most exemplary lady, and her loss is deeply regretted not only by her surviving relatives, but by a large circle of intimate friends and acquaintances.

Mrs. Antone Courriveau, Jr., of Kelly Brook, in Maple Valley, died last Wednesday after a brief illness. She leaves a husband and eight small children to mourn her untimely end.

Mortimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joannes, of Green Bay, died at the residence of Mr. I.S.P. Hoeffel in this city at ten o’clock yesterday morning. The deceased child was three years old and had accompanied his mother to Oconto on the occasion of the "wooden wedding" of Dr. and Mrs. O’Keef, and being taken sick next day, his mother decided to remain for a time with her sister, Mrs. Hoeffel, hoping that the illness, a throat trouble, would be removed in a few days, but in spite of every effort made by loving friends it pleased the Giver of Life to claim his own. Our deepest sympathy, in which we are joined by the community generally, is extended to the bereaved parents and friends.

Died, at the residence of John White, in Pulcifer, Wis., Sunday, Feb. 5th Mrs. Esther White, aged 87 years. Deceased had been a widow for 25 years. Come to Wisconsin in 1870, and has since made here home with her sons John and James White, at Pulcifer. She was the mother of ten children, John and James White, and Mrs. H. L. Tibbetts, of Wisconsin, and Mrs. Cadell, of Minnesota; the other three live in the state of Maine. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. A kind neighbor and friend and a faithful follower of the Master. In early life she took the savior as a guide and always trusted him through all the years of joy and sorrow. We gladly answered the Master’s call, and went rejoicing to meet the Savior, and the loved ones gone before, husband, children, parents, brothers and sisters.

On Friday last the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Brown died, after a brief existence of only a few hours in this vale of tears.

Maj. Ball, of La Mars, Iowa, died at that place on the 7th inst. after an illness of three days. A little over a year ago the major was married to Miss Carrie Richard daughter of Napoleon Richard, formerly of this city. Her numerous friends and relatives in this city feel genuine sympathy for her in her affliction.

How - Died, March 2nd, after a long and painful illness, Mr. Wm. Schultz. He leaves a wife and family of small children to mourn his loss, and they have the sympathy of their neighbors in their hour of sadness and affliction.

Morgan - Mr. Louis Prue and family returned from Pound on Thursday of last week. They lost an infant by death, on Monday.

The deceased was for many years a resident of this city, where he formerly followed the occupation of a plasterer. He was the youngest brother of Napoleon Richard, of Alostra, Cal., Albert Richard, of Menominee, Mich., and Antone Richard of this city.

Mrs. Chas. Miller, of the south ward, died last Wednesday afternoon, having been married a little less than a year. Mr. Miller has the sympathy of many friends in his affliction.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schleep lost a child by death Monday.

We are informed that George McCartney, who was severely burned at the time John Magrey lost his life last week, is gradually recovering.

Oconto County Reporter
24 March 1888

Died, at Brookside, on Wednesday, March 21, 1888, at 1 o’clock p.m., Florence Gaylord Beebe, aged 3 years, 6 months, and 12 days. The little one was a sufferer but a short time when her gentle spirit was borne to brighter realms by merciful, ministering angles. The afflicted mother, who was absent when Florence was taken sick, hurried home in time for a parting farewell, has the sympathy of a host of friends in her hour of trouble. The funeral exercises were held at Brookside yesterday, the services being conducted by Rev. Luther, pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, and the music was furnished by the members of the choir of the same church, assisted by Miss Hattie Porter. The little one was buried beside her father, the late Dr. Beebe, in the beautiful cemetery overlooking the Pensaukee river.

Died, in this city, Monday evening, March 16, 1888, George W. McCartney, aged 44 years. Mr. McCartney, it will be remembered by our readers, suffered severe injuries at the burning of the logging shanty on Peshtigo brook, at the time J. H. Magrey lost his life, two weeks ago, and his death was the direct result of those injuries. He suffered intensely from his wounds and gladly welcomed death as a relief from the agony he was enduring. For many years the deceased had been a resident of Oconto, and during that time his manly conduct and love of principle had won for him many warm friends.

At the outbreak of the Rebellion he enlisted in the 62nd Penn. Vol., in which regiment he served faithfully during the war. At the time of his death he was a member of Maj. E. A. Ramsey Post, G.A.R., under whose auspices the last sad rites were performed, the funeral services taking place at the M. E. Church on Wednesday last. The deceased leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss, and to whom the sympathy of the community is extended.

We regret to chronicle the death, on Monday last, of the oldest child - a son - of Mr. and Mrs. David Doty, of this city. Mr. D. had arrived home from the woods but a few hours when the fell destroyer claimed his victim. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the afflicted parents.

John Robinson, an old and respected resident of this city, died about half past ten o’clock yesterday morning, after an illness of two weeks’ duration. The deceased was a native of Chatham, New Brunswick, but had been a resident of this city for nearly twenty years. The cause of death seems to have been a complication of typhoid fever and inflammation of the bowels. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss.

Mrs. Thos. Bird, whom we spoke of last week as being very ill, died Friday afternoon, and was buried the following Sunday. The funeral services were held at the house, and were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Luther of the Presbyterian church, the choir of that church furnishing the music for the occasion. Perhaps no other person in the city had so many real friends among all classes of people as Mrs. Bird, and the regrets expressed over her sudden demise were genuine and sincere, and the long funeral procession which followed her to the “city of the dead” but added to the testimony of the high esteem in which the departed was held. She leaves a husband and six children - three sons and three daughters who have the sympathy of many friends in their sad loss.

Oconto County Reporter
21 April 1888
Just as we go to press a telephone message from Marinette bears the sad intelligence of the accidental death of little Eddie, son of Frank Page, formerly of this city. The little fellow was playing around the mill and was run over by a truck, being instantly killed. In unison with a host of friends, we tender the bereaved parents our sincere sympathy.

A man giving the name of Stephen Osten, arrived in this city Monday and put up at the Dillon House, where he remained until Wednesday. During Wednesday, Marshal Smith found him wandering the street in a dazed sort of manner, and took him to the city poorhouse in the west ward, where he was put to bed, as he manifested symptoms of physical disability as well as mental weakness. During Thursday morning he died, and a coroner's jury being summoned returned a verdict of “death from exposure and neglect.” In the pockets of the deceased were found a bunch of letters addressed to Comfort Paul, Menominee, Mich., several photographs and a railway ticket to Antigo. He was identified by Mr. Griffis as Stephen Osten, and Mr. G. further informed the authorities that the deceased was a farmer who resided about 40 miles from Shawano and 12 miles from Antigo. A telegram was sent his family informing them of the sad news, and a reply was received that two sons had started for Oconto to bring the deceased to his former home. Mr. Osten was about 53 years of age.

Abrams
Mrs. J. Boldt (German) was buried last Saturday.

The death of little Eddie Page, which occurred at Marinette Friday of last week, was purely accidental, and no blame is attached to anyone. The little lad had been playing around the mill of the Marinette Saw Mill Co., in which concern his father is employed, and without the knowledge of the driver got up in front of a dump-cart, which was standing still while an obstruction was taken out of the way. Having removed the obstacle, the teamster, walking beside the cart started his team, and just at this juncture is supposed the little fellow raised up and looked over the cart to see what was causing the delay, when his head was caught between the cart-box and a beam, taking the top part of the skull completely off. His remains were brought to this city Saturday, and on Sunday the funeral took place, the services being held at the M. E. Church. The large attendance at the obsequies attested the sincere sympathy of our people for the afflicted parents.

Stiles
Mrs. P. Cornwall, of Abrams, after a long illness, died at her home on Tuesday morning. Her remains were brought to Stiles for interment. She leaves a husband and large family to mourn her untimely demise.

Maple Valley
Buried at Maple Valley, on May 15th, Phillip Mead, eldest son of Mr. Peter Jamieson. He was drowned at Stiles on Saturday, May 12th. It was considerable time before his body could be found, it being discovered about noon on Sunday. He would have been 19 years of age on the day that his body was found. It is a sad blow to the mother, who has the heartfelt sympathy of many friends. The funeral was a very large one; people came for miles to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. The Rev. E. Savage conducted the funeral service, preaching from Acts 21:14, “The will of the Lord be done.” He spoke about the mysteries of God’s Providence, and urged the importance of cultivating a spirit of submission to the will of God. He also spoke of the necessity of being ready for death. May the God of all comfort pour into the wounded spirit of the bereaved the oil and wine of his consolation.

Mrs. Burts, wife of Mr. John Burts, of this place, departed this life the 5th inst., of dropsy. The remains were taken to How for interment.

Morgan
Fred Byng and wife lost an infant by death last week.

In this city, on Monday, May 21st, Charles Calligan, of heart disease, aged 33 years. The deceased had long been a sufferer from this fatal disease, but had not been confined to the house until a day or two before his death, which, though expected, was still a hasty and abrupt taking off. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Presbyterian church.

In this city, Tuesday, May 22nd, of cholera morbus, Mary, wife of William Hooten, aged 32 years. The deceased was in apparent good health until about 4 o’clock Monday afternoon, when she was taken suddenly sick. All efforts to save her proved unavailing and early the next morning her spirit took flight. She leaves a husband and an infant child of only a few months of age. Her funeral occurred Wednesday morning, the service being held at St. Mark’s Episcopal church.

In this city, on Tuesday, May 22nd, of pneumonia, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kuehl, aged about 4 years. A brief illness and a bright flower was transplanted from this vale of tears to the bright beyond. The funeral services were held at the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon.

Rev. L. D. Hopkins was at Green Bay Tuesday, conducting the funeral exercises at the burial of the late Miss Christina Scheller.
 

We regret to chronicle the death, on Monday night last, of the son of Jas. B. Archibald, aged five years.

In this city at 8:30 o’clock Monday evening, June 11, 1888, of consumption, Aggie M., daughter of Mrs. A. L. Pierce. The deceased was a young lady just budding into womanhood, and possessed of qualities of character that endeared here to all her acquaintances and made her deservedly popular among the younger people. For two years past however, the destroyer had marked her for his own, and she gradually faded away while loving friends stood by powerless to avert the inevitable end. She was patient and gentle under her affliction, and seemed quite resigned to her fate. On Thursday she was borne to her final resting place beside her father, who had preceded her nearly two years. The funeral services, which were very impressive, were held at the Presbyterian church, the Rev. Mr. Luther officiating.

A gloom was thrown over our community Tuesday, May 29, by the death of Mr. James Simpson, an esteemed and respected citizen of Lemoore. He came among us in the early settlement of the town, and was widely known and beloved for his upright and manly nature. He has been ill for nearly a year, but his indomitable will would not allow him to give up and occupy a sick room until the past six weeks of his life, and his belief in his own recovery to within a few days of his decease was simply marvelous.

His funeral services were conducted by the Masons, he being and active and prominent member of that order here. Rev. Eli Reese conducted the religious services. The long line of mourning friends wending their way to the silent resting place of the dead was a beautiful and touching tribute to the friend and brother who had just left us. Mr. Simpson leaves a beloved wife to mourn his loss, to whose unceasing care and faithful watching he was ever ready to pay tribute. She has the deep heartfelt sympathy of the community in this the heaviest bereavement of her life. A son and two daughters share the grief with the fond wife and mother. A brother of the deceased, Mr. Robert Simpson and wife were with the stricken family in the hours of need. The business houses were closed during the funeral services, and every mark of respect that a community could show was freely given.

Died at the residence of Hon. W. H. Young, in this city, on Monday morning, July 2, 1888, Mr. Paul McDonald, in the 89 years of his age. The deceased was on of the early settlers of Oconto and up to a few years ago had been one of the leading business men of the place, when having acquired a competency he retired to private life. Death was not the result of any particular ailment so much as old and gradual exhaustion of vitality. Mr. McDonald left no children, and survived his wife but a few years. He was a man of undoubted integrity and uprightness, and was held in high esteem by all. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Mr. Young, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Luther of the Presbyterian church, the choir of that church rendering the music on the occasion.

North Branch
Another Bud gone to bloom in the spirit land, Henrietta, daughter of Chris. and Augusta Cabel, aged thirteen months. An incident connected with the funeral which is a rare occurrence was the birth of another daughter the day of the funeral on the 25th inst. (Kebel)

With sincere regret we announce the death of Mrs. Frank Robinson, of Abrams, last Tuesday night. The deceased was a most estimable lady and her death is a matter of sincere regret to a legion of friends

Passed to a higher life, July 17, 1888, Annie, wife of F. W. Robinson. There is not a heart in Abrams but mourns today for the brave little woman that has left us. None knew here but to love her, a devoted wife, a kind neighbor, liberal to the poor, ever ready to sacrifice herself for her friends, never spoke ill of any one, a Christian if the fullest sense of the word. It is her gain, be we, her friends, are nearly heart broken by our loss. The stricken husband and two sisters left with the body this p.m. for Winona where it will be laid to rest according to her last request.

Brookside
We were grieved and shocked Tuesday to learn of the death of Mrs. Frank Robinson, of Abrams. She had been seriously ill but a few days and her death was very sudden and unexpected, except to a circle of intimate friends. Although her residence among us had been but a few years, yet her sweet winning manners and kindly ways had won all hearts, and her departure has cast a gloom over the community. Her bereaved husband has the sympathy of a host of friends in his affliction.

L. Papineau, a blacksmith, who lived in Frenchtown, died suddenly Tuesday morning. He had arisen abut 5 o’clock and after being up a little while complained to his wife of not feeling well, and laid down again, and in a very few minutes expired. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death. He was buried Wednesday from St. Peter’s church.

He never, however, experienced such a depression in his business that he was unable to pay every cent he owed - though about twelve years ago his earthly possessions were nearly all swept away by fire. In early youth he received injuries which rendered him a cripple for life, but his indomitable courage overcame his physical disabilities and enabled him to pursue successfully an active life and raise and educate a family of children. Integrity and independence were strong points in his character, and he not only commanded respect, but enjoyed the confidence and friendship of all who knew him. His illness was of only a few days duration, when he was summoned to lay down the active duties of life and enter into the rest eternal which his career of honesty and uprightness fully entitled him to. He leaves a wife and two children, Mrs. Dr. E. F. Paramore of this city, and a son, Mr. W. M. Patterson, of Los Angeles, Cal. The funeral took place from his late residence, Friday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, the services being performed by the Rev. Wm. Moyle of the M.E. church.

Mrs. Josephine M. Crozier, wife of Mr. W. J. Crozier, died at her home in the town of Oconto, Wednesday morning at six o’clock. Mrs. Crozier had a cancer removed from her breast in June last year, and though it is probable that the operation prolonged her life somewhat, she never fully recovered. For almost six weeks after the operation she seemed to improve and was gradually regaining her health, when a change for the worse took place, and since last August she has been confined to her bed and perfectly helpless. Though her recovery from that time seemed hopeless, yet ever remedy was tried and the skill of the physicians taxed to the utmost, and after a lingering and painful illness of twelve months she passed peacefully away to a bright inheritance where there is neither pain or sorrow.

The deceased was a native of Innistil, Canada, where she grew to womanhood and married, removing to this country about fifteen years ago. She was a committed member of the Presbyterian church, and was a lady whose excellence of character endeared her to many friends. She was a comparatively young woman, being in her 39th year, and leaves a husband and three children to mourn her untimely departure. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church in this city yesterday morning, the Rev. S. W. Ford officiating.

Later - Durand died at about half past two o’clock.

Abrams.
Joe Tolle of Marinette was buried from the church at Abrams, Tuesday.

We are again compelled to chronicle the bereavement of Mr. and Mrs. David Doty. This time by the death of their infant son, aged about six months, which sad event occurred last Monday morning. It is barely five months since they were similarly afflicted.

We regret to announce the loss, by death, of the infant and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Rosenfelt Thursday morning.

Miss Bessie Telford, who has made her home at the residence of James Smiley, in Little River, for some time past, and has lately been afflicted with illness, died on Tuesday of this week. She was buried in the Oconto public cemetery on Tuesday, with funeral service being performed by the Rev. Mr. Moyle of the M.E. church, this city.

The deceased was a man of marked individuality almost to a fault. He possessed a character for uprightness and integrity than many envied and none doubted. Mr. Alcock was a faithful communicant of the Episcopal church, and the establishment of the Mission and building of St. Mark’s church in this city were due mainly to his efforts. Though he passed by more than a score of years, the allotted time of man, yet he retained in a remarkable degree all his mental faculties, and death was the result of the gradual wearing out of his physical system. Twenty three years ago his wife preceded him on the journey to Paradise. And the only near relative he leaves are J. A. Glynn, of Kelly Lake, a brother-in-law, and three nieces, Mrs. Henry Russell, of the town of Oconto; Mrs. James Jackson, of Little River, and Mrs. Dillon, of Appleton. The remains of the deceased were brought to this city on Sunday and on Monday were buried from St. Mark’s church.

At Bessemer, Mich., on Sunday night, Sept. 16, 1888, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Mr. John Kennedy, in the 28th year of her age. The deceased was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Cain, of this city. She was born at Belledune, New Brunswick, and came to this city with her parents some sixteen years ago, and remained here until her marriage to Mr. John Kennedy about fifteen months ago. She was a lady of very prepossessing appearance, of quiet and ladylike demeanor, which with her gentle disposition and kind heart had made her deservedly popular and endeared her to all with whom she was intimate.

Her death was a release after six weeks of bodily pain and suffering which was the result of illness incident to maternity. She leaves, besides her parents and two brothers, a grieving husband and a little six week old daughter, all of whom have the sympathy of a host of friends in their loss. The remains of the deceased lady were brought to this city Monday night, and buried on Tuesday, the funeral services being held at St. Joseph’s church, and the long procession of sorrowing friends which followed them to the silent city testified in a degree to the high esteem in which “Lizzie Kennedy” was held by the people of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ryan have recently been bereaved of their infant child. They have the sympathy of the whole community

"E ", as he was familiarly called by his friends, then turned his steps toward the great West, and arrived in Oconto about 28 years ago, since which time he had been alternately engaged in laboring and in business in the city, with varying success. While possessed of good business capabilities in acquiring money, his open heartedness, and liberality was so strong a characteristic of him that the gathering together of much money was entirely beyond his reach. His charities though unostentatious were proverbial, and with him it seemed a greater pleasure to give than to receive.

His friends, who were legion, were friends because they recognized in him those higher qualities of manhood, honesty, and fidelity, and paid him so much adulation as the possession of wealth attracts from sycophants.

After his death his body was removed to the residence of Mr. C. T. Pendleton, the playmate of his youth and friend of riper years, who kindly placed his house at the disposal of the relatives of the deceased. Then funeral occurred Monday afternoon, and was under the auspices of the Odd Fellows’ society, of which the deceased was a member. The services were held at St. Mark’s church and conducted by the Rev. L. D. Hopkins.

One of the largest funeral processions that has occurred in this city for years followed the remains to the last resting place. The floral tributes were very beautiful, consisting of two white pillows in the center of one of which was a beautiful large pink rose, and in the other three links were with the letters F. L. T. worked inside the links; also a cross and an anchor.

The deceased is survived by his father and three brothers, all of whom reside in New Brunswick. Mrs. G. T. Porter, of this city, Lorenzo Lord and Thomas and George Treartin, of Maple Valley; John and Frank Lord and Mrs. and Mrs. Jamieson of Oshkosh, and Mr. Jamieson of Chicago are all cousins of the deceased, and most of them were in attendance at the funeral, which was and the immediate supervision of Mr. Lorenzo Lord.

Mr. and Mrs. James Craig mourn the loss of an infant son, which died on Tuesday.

Stiles
Whooping cough is present. Two deaths have occurred recently. One the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ryan, and the other the nine month child of Mr. and Mrs. M. Murray.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cashman, of Rockland and Mrs. Burke with daughter and son of DePere, attended the funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ryan.

Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Trudell left Thursday noon for Janesville, to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. A. Waring, Mrs. Trudell’s sister, who died in that city Wednesday morning.

Oliver Dennou, a resident of Frenchtown for the past twenty-five years, died at his residence on the 15th inst. aged 70 years, and was buried from St. Peter’s church Wednesday.

Charles Kutki who accidentally shot himself while hunting last Sunday, died Friday from the injuries received, and was buried Saturday.

Mr. Richard Buckley, an old and well known resident of this city died at his residence in the east ward Thursday night. The deceased had been afflicted with a complication of diseases for some months past and had been a great sufferer. His end, though not expected, was rather sudden.

Alex. Morrison, of Iron River, was killed Saturday night. He was out cruising in camp with others and a fire had been kindled at the foot of a dead pine tree. In the night the tree fell, having been burned away at the roots. He heard is crash and in attempting to escape ran under it. Those who remained in the camp were not injured.

Anton Klaus, Jr., proprietor of the Gladstone house, died Sunday afternoon of sickness resulting from exposure in a recent parade. The remains will be sent to Green Bay, Wis. for burial.

On Monday morning considerable excitement was occasioned in the west end of the city by the finding the dead body of Peter Hanson hanging in a small barn in the rear of his residence in the south ward. Coroner Bentz and Justice Bailey were summoned and held an inquest on the remains, the verdict of the coroner’s jury being to the effect that the man had died at his own hand. The deceased was 48 years old, and leaves a wife and five children. For two years past a man named Nels Nelson has made his home at Hanson’s house, not at all to the satisfaction of the deceased who fancied that Nelson was too intimate with his wife, and his frequent attempts to eject Nelson from the house brought forth vigorous protests from Mrs. Hanson. To maintain family peace the interloper was allowed to remain until about three weeks ago, when he was forcibly ejected by Hanson, and this act so enraged Mrs. Hanson that she caused the arrest of her husband, and the subsequent legal proceedings, by which, it is alleged, he was prohibited from visiting his wife or children, has so preyed on his mind that his existence became unbearable and he put an end to his earthly career. Mrs. Hanson alleges that the deceased visited his family the Sunday evening preceding his death in an intoxicated condition and she ordered him from the house, and it is generally supposed that this led him to commit the rash act. On the other hand, it is rumored that he left friends about four o’clock Sunday afternoon to visit his family, and that he was perfectly sober. Amidst the many rumors it is difficult to accept any of the statements as absolutely correct, but we understand an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is being made, and if such is the case, we hope the proceedings will be thorough, so that the fault, if any exists, may be placed where it rightly belongs. The deceased was buried Wednesday, a large number of his countrymen - Danes - taking part in the funeral ceremony.

This community was surprised and shocked on Thursday, November 22nd, to hear of the sudden death that afternoon of our venerable citizen Christian Woelz. The circumstances of his death were about as follows:

His health has been more or less impaired for 20 years but there was no indication that he was in any worse condition than usual. In the afternoon he went out and assisted in putting a barrel of salt into a wagon. He went back into the store apparently in distress and commenced to stagger. His wife met him and asked him what the matter was. He said “Nothing.” and sat down, but she could see that he was not right. His son and Mrs. Woelz then induced him to go into the house, partially helping him and got him on the bed, and then sent for Dr. Brett, but he quietly passed away in a few minutes, his ailment probably being disease of the heart.

Johann Leonard Fredrich Christian Woelz was born in Weigersheim, near Mergentheim, Wurtemberg, Germany Oct. 20th, 1826, and therefore just past 62 years of age. He came to America in 1847 and to Green Bay in 1848 and has been a constant resident ever since - 40 years. The most of that time he has carried on a mercantile business, in which he was very successful. He enjoyed good trade, especially with the farmers living east of the city, with whom he was very popular. He was a man of strictest honesty and integrity, whose word was as good as the bond. While not much of a politician, he had held offices with credit to himself and his constituents. He was an Alderman in 1858, 1859, 1862, 1864, 1873 and 1874 and was city Treasurer two terms. He was a man of good intelligence, quiet and unassuming and in every way a good and worthy citizen, who will be missed.

The funeral took place from the Lutheran church on Cherry street on Sunday afternoon last, Rev. J. Siegrist officiating. It was one of the most solemn as well as largely attended funerals ever held in Green Bay. The music was especially fine being rendered by the choir and by the German Singing Society of which the deceased was a member. About 70 teams started from the church and the number was increased to between 80 and 90 on the way. The deceased leaves a wife and six children, Carl, Frederick, Henry, Mary, Christian, and Clara.

James Ferndon, aged seventeen years, residing near Little Suamico, was instantly killed while hunting last Sunday, in the neighborhood of Brookside station. He was climbing over a log and dragging the gun after him, when the hammer caught against a twig the piece discharged, the contents penetrating the lads heart.

Mrs. John Runkel of this city and Mrs. Louis Runkel, of Gillett, left Wednesday fro Watertown, whither they were summoned by the death of their mother, Mrs. Christian Weber, who died Tuesday at the advanced age of ninety years.

Louis Runkel, of Gillett, stopped over here Wednesday afternoon on his way to Watertown whither he was summoned by a telegram announcing the serious illness of his youngest child, a lad of four years of age, and whose death, we regret to say, occurred just after the arrival of Mr. R.

Judge Ellis was born in Topsham, Maine, Sept. 5, 1832, and spent nearly forty years of his life in his native state. He acquired his education early in life, and shortly after attaining his majority, he passed a successful examination as a law student and was admitted to practice at the bar. He came to Oconto in 1869, and practiced law for some years, when he was elected County Clerk, on the republican ticket, which office he held for ten years.

He again assumed his practice, and was subsequently elected prosecuting attorney and city attorney, which positions he filled most acceptably until 1886. In the fall of that year he was appointed County Judge by Governor Rusk, that office having become vacant through the resignation of Judge Reinhard. Judge Ellis was a man of character and possessed of scholarly attainments. Though a quiet unassuming man, he was possessed of a dignity and courtesy that gained for him the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact, and we believe, was without a single enemy in the world.

He leaves a wife and one son, who deeply mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and kind father. He is survived by his mother, who resides whither her son, W. A. Ellis, of Peshtigo, and is a vigorous lady upward of eighty years of age. He leaves besides, four brothers, as follows: James F. and Charles J., of Marinette; William A. of Peshtigo, and Oak A. of this city. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the family residence, the service being conducted by Rev. G. W. Luther, pastor of the Presbyterian church, the choir of that church rendering the music for the occasion.

We learned by telephone that Hiram Allen, of Brookside, our earliest settlers, had passed away from among us. He died Tuesday of pneumonia after an illness of only a few days.

The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks to the kind and sympathetic friends who aided them so materially during the illness and death of their beloved son, Chester Walter.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall, Ingalls, Mich, Dec. 24, 1888

The undersigned feeling deeply grateful for the many kindnesses extended to them during the sickness, death and burial of their beloved husband and father, adopt this method of publicly thanking their kind friends for the services so generously rendered.
Mrs. Luke Walsh and FAMILY, Oconto, Wis., Dec. 26, 1888

The undersigned would respectfully tender his heartfelt thanks to his neighbors and friends for their kind attention and help during the sickness and after the death of his beloved wife, and especially to Mrs. D. L. Bush, who had she been her mother could not have done more.
Eugene Fitzpatrick