William H. LaBelle

W. H. La Belle, one of the prominent & esteemed citizens of New Auburn, died after a short illness in St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls, June 28 1919. He was born in Dane Co. Feb 13 1859. The Family moved to CHASE SETTLEMENT & he grew to manhood there. On March 20 1881, he mar: Miss Sarah (Bowers). In 1895 he moved to NEW AUBURN & conducted a meat market, afterwards going into to the grocery business and in later years owned the livery which he conducted at the time of his death.

He was a man of many qualities and was exceedingly popular with all, who regret his demise. He was of a very jovial nature an noted for his liberal views & generosity. The deceased leaves a wife & 4 children. H.F. LaBell, Cutler, WI. Mrs. A.A. Bachman, Trent, SD., Ray LaBelle, Brill, WI. Mrs. L.W. Jencks, Lodi.

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