William Gill, aged 44 years, and formerly a resident of Oconto, was so badly injured in the
woods, while hauling logs recently, that death ended his sufferings after the amputation of one
of his limbs at the Sister's Hospital in Ashland.  The funeral was held at St. Joseph's Church
this city, on Wednesday; interment in the Catholic Cemetery, beside his brother Frank. 

DEATHS 

Louis Rouse, aged 65 years, an old time resident of Oconto county, and formerly a resident of this city, died at Abrams last Saturday  evening. The funeral was held on Tuesday and the body interred in the Catholic cemetery, this city. Deceased was an old soldier and the following comrades officiated as pallbearers: Robert Spice, Paul Prickett, Levi Stuart, Antoine Gimmer, Charles Forestal and O. Nickerson. 

Theodore Criel, aged 18 years, died in the South Ward, yesterday, from the effects of an
operation - the loss of a leg - seven months ago. Funeral tomorrow from St. Joseph's Church.

It was the funeral of William Wheeler that was held in this city last week, and not of William Gill,
as stated in last week's Reporter. 

George, aged 7 years, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Baldwin, departed this life on the 3rd
instant, of rheumatic affection of the 
nerves. 

A telegram was received here on Saturday, the 5th inst., announcing that Levi Grimmer, son of
Thomas Grimmer of this place, was killed while cutting cord wood in the woods at Omro. 

Michael Read, killed Jan. 331, was buried Feb. 3.   The funeral took place from the Christian
Church.  Mr. and Mrs.  Read came from New York to Seymour, whey have lived twenty five years, and removed to Hickory about one year ago.  Mr. Read was about 56 years of age. 
Gillett 

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse mourn the loss of their son, about two years old.  Mr. Jesse has been in the
woods and did not know the child was ill until summoned home by the sad tidings. 
 

DEATHS

    Nathaniel C. Gilkey, a resident of Oconto for more than thirty
years, died at his home in this city on Sunday morning, Feb. 12, the
immediate cause of his death cerebral hemorrhage.  He had always
followed lumbering and for many years had been a member of the lumbering
firm of Jennings, Sargent & Gilkey.  He had been in failing health
several years.  The funeral service was held from the house Wednesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Macartney.  He is survived by a wife and
four children - George, Freeman, Helen and Irene.  Out of town relatives
at the funeral were H. W Gilkey and daughter Maebelle, town of How;
Charles Gidney, Lena; Mrs. George Gilkey, son and daughter, Oshkosh; Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Russell, town of Oconto.  The pallbearers were H.W.
Gilkey, T.P. Gilkey, W.G. Links, Charles Gidney, Henry Sargent, Charles
Hall.

George, the oldest child, and only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Baldwin
died at his home in Mountain on Feb. 3, aged 7 yrs, 3 mo., 19 da.  He
suffered patiently the pain that only those who have experienced
inflammatory rheumatism know.  He talked of his Heavenly Father and of
his home to which he has gone, and his patient endurance and implicit
faith in his Maker, during his sickness, are a
comfort to his bereaved parents.  The funeral took place Feb. 6, Rev.
Uplegger officiating.  A host of friends and relatives followed the
remains to his last resting place.
                        Death has called our Little George,
                        And his we see no more.
                        But we know for us he's waiting
                        On the happy golden shore.
 

    Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krueger, South ward, died on
Tuesday morning, aged three days.  Funeral on Wednesday afternoon.

    At the home of her parents, in the West ward, on the 16th inst.,
Mary Leda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lefeve, aged 17 years, of
consumption.  Funeral this morning from St. Peter's Church.

   Mrs. M. Elizabeth Huebscher passes away on Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock, Feb. 19, 1898. Her
husband passed away in Germany in 1868. Mrs. Huebscher reached the age of 81 years, 2
months, 12 days, and had lived in Pensaukee with her children since 1870, having at that time
come from Prussia (Germany). She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and
neighbors. She leaves five sons and two daughters, forty grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. The children are August, Martin, Fred, Julius, and christ, and Anna and Mrs.
Charles Reim, who all reside in the town of Pensaukee. Funeral service was held on Tuesday,
Feb. 22, conducted by the Rev. O. Hermstedt of the Lutheran Church of Brookside, at the
residence of her son J. Julius Hubscher, at 1 o'clock, and the body of the deceased escorted to
its final resting place in the Brookside cemetery by a large concourse of people. 

   The surviving members of the Huebscher family wish to acknowledge with heartfelt gratitude the
numerous and uniform acts of kindness and tokens of sympathy of neighbors and friends
during the illness of their mothere, and on the occasion of her funeral. 
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   Charles Lyons, salesman for a Chicago Grocery house, well known in Oconto, dropped dead at his home in Green Bay last night.  He had just returned from the north, apparently in good health, and walked from the depot to his home through the blizzard, a sistance of ten blocks and soon after was seized with apoplexy.  He was 51 years of aged and leaves a wife and four children.
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   Miss Mollie Christianser, of Oconto Falls, died last Saturday.
 

ABRAMS 

The untimely death of Mrs. Richard Birr of Morgan is deeply regretted by those in this vicinity
who had made her acquaintance. 
 

Personal Mention 

Adolph Finger was instantly killed by a falling tree. He was unmarried, and 31 years of age. He
was an Austrian and has two brothers residing near Little River - William and Frank. 
 

ABRAMS 

Charles Schemerhorn died last Sunday night, of heart failure; funeral on Wednesday. Mr.
Schemerhorn was born in New York in 1836 and has been a resident of Oconto county many
years. A greater part of the time he spent in the mills. He had been ill more or less all winter. He
had been a hard working man, yet was unable to accumulate much property, leaving enough,
however, if properly cared for, to support his widow. The Rev. Zoerb preached the funeral
sermon. 
 

Died, Mrs. John Price, Sunday morning. The deceased had been a resident of this town about
one year. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She had been ill for some time but strong
hopes of her recovery were entertained until the last. The funeral services, conducted by Rev.
Bauchop of the M. E. Church, took place on Tuesday afternoon. 

A dispatch to O. Halsted from Manitowoc, Monday afternoon, stated that Jo Zivney, who was
taken from here a few days ago very ill, had died. 
 

AMANDA 

The 3-months old babe of our mail carrier, W. Davis, died last Saturday and was buried
yesterday. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock. They have the heartfelt
sympathy of all.
 

Mrs. HENRY SCHUSTER who has been in failing health for many months
past, on Thursday evening succumbed to the destroyer consumption. Mrs.
Schuster was in her 25th year and leaves a husband and two little
children, who have the sympathy of all in their unparalleled loss.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 at the Episcopal
Church, conducted by Rev. G. W. Lamb, of Oconto. There was a large
attendance of relatives and friends and many beautiful floral offerings.

Mrs. Margaret Pahl died at her home in the North ward last Saturday at the age of 54 years, her
residence in Oconto dating from 1859. She leaves three children to mourn her demise - Charles
and Willam Pahl and Mrs. Charles Davis. The funeral was held from the late residence of
deceased, Rev. George Woodward Lamb conducting the services. The following relatices, from out
of the city, were present; Mr. and Mrs. William Gibson, Mrs. Albert Pahl, Green Bay; Mrs.
Richard Walsh, Crystal Falls, Mich. The pallbearers were Ernst Funke, George Davis, Pter Van
Abel, Martin Van Renz, Albert Van Rossum, Peter Leaswood. 

Word has been received of the death at Owen Sound, Ont., of Mrs. Maud Shaw, sister of Mrs.
Charles Perry. Mrs. Perry was visiting there at the time. 

Miss Mary Christenson, ages 23 years, died at the home of her parents, last Friday afternoon, of
consumtion. The funeral took place on Monday. 

Frank X. Trepanier passed away at his home on Saturday evening, May 7, 1898, of dropsy. Had
he lived until te 10th of June he would have been 65 years of age. Besides a widow he leaves
three children - George, Carrie and Frank. He was an old resident of the city and highly
respected by an extended acquaintance. The funeral was held from St. Loseph's Church on
Tuesday. The following old time acquaintances of deceased officiated as pallbreares; George
Good, John Monahan, Charles Forestal, Barney Mulvaney, Issac Jones and Charles Davis. 

ABRAMS 

The twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fisher died last Saturday, aged one week. 
 

STILES 

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, aged 4 years, died on Monday evening, of
convulsions, and the funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. K. Knudson conducting the sad service.
 

DEATHS
 In Oconto, last Friday night, of heart failure, John McMillian, aged 40 years.  Mr. McMillian had been in ill health, afflicted with dropsy and heart trouble, for a long time.  He was unable to lie down for some time preceding his death and was obliged to take what rest he could get in a chair, and had been helped from one chair to another but a few moments before his death.  He was a native of New Brunswick and came to Oconto about a dozen years ago.  He is survived by a wife and three small children. 
 

SURING

On Saturday, Mrs. Schuttpelz passed away at her home in the town of How, aged 88 years. The
funeral was held on Monday afternoon in the Lutheran Church. 

HAYES 

William Wilton, an old settler in this region, died last Sunday morning. 
 

DIED 

Amy, eldest daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Frank Page. She was 16 years of age, was born in Oconto
and died of appendicitis. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Marinette
on Wednesday morning, the body was brought to Oconto on the 2:08 train and interred in
Evergreen cemetery. Many Oconto friends deeply sympathize with the afflicted parents. 

Sinclair Oteson died in the South ward on Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock, aged 51 years. He
leaves a widow and four children. For over 20 years he had been an entrusted employe of the
Oconto company. HE was a member of the Modern Woodman and insured for $2,000. and he
bolonged to the Danish benifit association. The funeral will be held from the Danish church on
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of the above named society. 

The infant daughter of Anton Poirer, West ward, died on Wednesday. 

In Leightown, Oct. 12, Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leigh, aged 3 months. Funeral from
the Methodist church on Thursday. 

The 5 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. August Zimmerman passed away last Saturday. Buried on
Monday; services at the German Lutheran church. 
 

contributed by RITA

Mr. KURTZ (Peter Joseph KURZ), age about 65 years (born November 04, 1820), died suddenly on Tuesday, October 4th. He was found in the potato patch, nearly dead. Mr. KURTZ  was the father-in-law of John HOLL (father of John's wife, Veronica Kurz Holl). He was buried in the Catholic cemetery (St Michael's - town of How) near school house No. 2.
 

DIED

Amy, eldest daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Frank Page. She was 16 years of age, was born in Oconto and died of appendicitis. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Marinette on Wednesday morning, the body was brought to Oconto on the 2:08 train and interred in Evergreen cemetery. Many Oconto friends deeply sympathize with the afflicted parents.

Sinclair Oteson died in the South ward on Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock, aged 51 years. He leaves a widow and four children. For over 20 years he had been an entrusted employe of the Oconto company. He was a member of the Modern Woodman and insured for $2,000. and he belonged to the Danish benefit association. The funeral will be held from the Danish church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of the above named society.

The infant daughter of Anton Poirer, West ward, died on Wednesday.

In Leightown, Oct. 12, Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leigh, aged 3 months. Funeral from the Methodist church on Thursday.

The 5 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. August Zimmerman passed away last Saturday. Buried on Monday; services at the German Lutheran church.
 

HAYES 

The seven months old child of Christ Raditz died last Friday and was buried on Monday, in the
German Lutheran cemetery. 
 

LENA 

John Pribek, while on his way home from Oconto Falls last Saturday, fell from his wagon, a short
distance from his home, and received severe injuries of the brain which caused his death a few
hours later. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters, to mourn his sudden demise. 
 

                                                                                       DEATHS

G. T. Porter passed away at his home in this city on Wednesday morning at fime minutes to 3 o’clock, after an
illness which had confined him to the house but a few weeks. His age was 54 years, 6 months and 13 days. His
death was caused by Bright’s Disease. Mr. Porter came t Oconto from New Brunswick in 1857, and for many
years engaged in the logging business. Previous to his residence here for several years he followed the life of a
sailor. He is survived by his wife and eleven children - Charles, of Oakdale, LA.; A.S. of Duluth; G.T. jr.., of San
Jose, Central America; Harry H. and Frank of Oconto; Grant; Mrs. W. H. Orendorff of Canton, Ill; Mrs. F.W.
Heath, Misses Minnie, Nettie and Mildred. The funeral was held from the family residence this afternoon, the
Rev. George Woodward Lamb conducting the religious ceremonies. 

Mr. Porter was a member of the three civic societies, and from each order to members wer delegated to act as
pallbearers, as follws: G.A.R., C. H. Forestal, E.C. Whitney,: A.O.U.W., Louis Delaporte, T. Thomas,: Knights of
Pythias, L.G. Campbell, W. G. Links. The following were honorary pallbearers: S. W. Ford, George Beyer, O. A.
Ellis, W. N. Smith, E. Funke., J. E. Nelligan.

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Mrs. Fred Schedler received a telegram on Monday announcing the death of her father, Heman Liese, in
DePere. On Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Schelder and Mrs. William Adams left for that city to attend the funeral,
which was held from the German Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Vogruth. Deceased was born in
Germany in 1826 and came to this country 30 years ago. He leaves a widow and three children; Carle Liese of
Michicott, Wis., Mrs. George Adams, DePere and Mrs. Schedler.

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Joseph Belland was found dead in the woods near the Popple river on Wednesday. He had been at work at
Belarger’s camp. His remains were brought to this city and were taken to Little River.

Lorinda, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mott, died on Wednesday morning.