William H. Phillips passed away at his home at 201 Scherer avenue shortly before nine o'clock Sunday evening, after a lingering illness of nine months with a complication of diseases.
Deceased was born in Lockhaven, Pa., August 14, 1848 and in 1871 came to Oconto. March 26, 1877 he was married to Augusta Rost, after which they left for Pennsylvania where they resided five years and then returned to Oconto and have lived here since.
He conducted the first roller skating rink in the city and brought the first hack to Oconto.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Charles and William of Oconto, who have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from his late home, Rev, Fr. Campbell officiating, with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Those who attended the funeral from out of the city were Mrs. Edward Rost and Mrs. Frank Rost of Timme, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swear, Sr., Mr. and Mrs Charles Swear, Jr., Mrs and Mrs Will Swear and Mr. and Mrs. Will Round of Oak Orchard, Mrs Edward Swear of Pensaukee and John Brown of Gillet.