Oconto County Enterprise
December 16, 1913

PIONEER CITIZEN CALLED AT EIGHTY

AMIRAH P. CALL ANSWERS FINAL

SUMMONS

70 YEARS IN WISCONSIN 55 IN OCONTO

Important factor in Oconto’s Early History

Died Thursday Funeral Saturday Last

Amirah P. Call, a brief notice of whose death was published in the Enterprise last Friday, was born in McKeesport, Essex county, N.Y., on April 1, 1834, and was consequently nearly eighty years of age the time of his death. At the age of ten years he came west with his parents, who located at green Bay, where he resided about a year, the family moving to Ripon, where another year was spent, and the family again moved, this time to DePere. Deceased resided at DePere until 1858, when he entered the employ of Anson Eldred company at Stiles.

In 1856 he was married to Sarah Hooten, who survives him, and in 1862 he moved to Oconto and resided her continuously up to the time of his death. In 1861, while the "Oconto River Drivers" a company which became famous during the Civil war, was being organized, he was seriously injured by the premature explosion of a small cannon that was being used to inject patriotism into those of whom it was desired to become members of the company. This injury prevented him from joining the company, a fact which afterward he always regretted.

He followed steam boating until 1869, when he was appointed city marshal, and he served in that capacity for sometime. He also served as deputy sheriff in 1870-1, and for thirteen years acted as jailer at the county jail. Besides his angel widow, he leaves one son George H. Call, of Green Bay, and a daughter, Mrs. W. F. Westfall of this city. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Chase of DePere and Mrs. Cooley of Waupaca.

Several years ago Mr. Call’s eyesight began to fail, and he consulted a specialist, who advised him he was suffering with cataract of one of his eyes, and by the only way by which his sight could be saved in either eye was to have the affected one removed. This however, he refused to consent to, and about ten years ago he became totally blind and consequently helpless. Wednesday night he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he failed to rally, and he died at 9:15 Thursday night.

Mr. Call was an important factor in the early history of Oconto, both city and county, and was always prominent in their affairs until old age and failing health compelled his retirement from the activities of life.

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, from his late residence on McDonald street, Rev, Father Campbell officiating, and largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Call of Green Bay and Mrs. R. Cooley of Waupaca were the relatives present at the last rites.

The Community was sorrowed Sunday morning last when it was announced that Mrs. Thyra Hellert, wife of the late Paul Hellert, died Saturday evening, at 8 o’clock at the home of her parents, 820 Main Street after a two week illness.

Thyra Hemmingsen Hellert, was born in Oconto, November 28, 1888 and resided here all her life until she was married to the late Paul Hellert on December 25, 1910 when they moved to Wells, Mich., where they resided until the death of her husband Nov. 2, 1913.

Deceased is survived by one son, Lewellen, who will be two of age on dec. 24, her sorrowed father and mother, J. Hemmingsen and wife, five sisters, Mrs. L. L. Nelson, of Green Bay, Mrs. R.L. McGreger, Mrs. Frank Mineau, Mrs. Robert Curran, and Miss Agnes Hemmingsen, all of whom reside in Oconto.

The funeral took place today from the Danish Lutheran church at 2 o’clock and funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. N. Jersold and Rev. C. Kloth of Neenah.

The sorrow and sympathy of a large circle of friends and neighbors go out to the Hemmingsen family and relatives in their bereavement.

Mrs. E. H. Ellis and son Earl, who left Gwinn, Mich., on Sept. 17 and stopped off here for provisions on their way to New Orleans in a canoe, have arrived at Greenville, Texas. It was the intention of Mrs. Ellis and her son to proceed to New Orleans by an al.-water route, but they were compelled to abandon their trip at Rock Island, Ill., because of bad weather.

Morris Courecion and wife returned Friday morning from their bridal trip to Illinois and had a delightful reception tendered them Friday evening at their home.

Wm. Strelow has returned from a business trip to Milwaukee.

John Weber of Marytown is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Joe (Barbara nee Weber) Philippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Gust Schuss of Gillett visited with Mr. and Mrs. Schuss on Sunday.

Mr. Philips of New Holstein is visiting his sister-in-law, Mrs. Joe Philippi.

Mr and Mrs. Gust Suring and family entertained friends fron Morgan Sunday.

Mrs. Carl Forth of Cecil visited her daughter,  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder and family last week.

Mrs. Robert Forth of Cecil visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schroeder and family last week.

Charley Radder of Bear Creek visited relatives in town Sunday, returning to his home Monday.

Frank Otrovidtz (Otradovec) and son of Michigan are visiting with Mr. Otrovidtz's (Otradovec) brother, Anton  Otrovidtz (Otradovec, wife was Margaret  nee Miller) and family.

Mrs. John (nee Catherine Holl) A. Philippi  and two daughters (Veronica and Catherine) and son (Matthew) are visiting with Mrs. Philippi's parents, Mr. and Mrs (Veronia nee Kurz) John Holl and family.

Mrs. Christina (nee Brust, widow of Matthias) Philippi, who has been visiting with relatives and friends at New Holstein and other places for a few weeks, returned home Tuesday.

Mrs. and Mrs. William Radder and son, Arthur of Bear Creek returned to their home Tuesday after several days visit with relatives.
 

Little Ruth Heller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heller, entertained a few friends at a birthday party last Friday, it being her fifth birthday.

Edna Russell, the seven-year-old daughter of Mrs. Alex Russell, fractured her left arm Tuesday while playing at school.

Mr. and Mrs. John De Taeye celebrated their silver wedding at their home at 316 Cook avenue last Thursday, Dec. 11.  All their children were present and a pleasant day was spent.

Mrs. David Wright and daughter of Bay City, Mich., are guests of their son and brother, Fred Wright, and family.

Mrs. George Modrow and two children of Green Bay were the guests of the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Harmon in the city Sunday.