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When the article was brief, it was transcribed below. If you see an ellipse [...] the article was longer, and not all of the text appears on this page, though a copy can be obtained from the newspaper microfilm, or by asking Phylis for a photocopy. Phylis's e-mail address can be found on the Contributors and Look-Up Volunteers page. Probate: John Fox 11 Jan Martin Schubert 22 Feb Nelson Nelson 7 Mar Frederick Ellis 31 May Thomas O'Maly 28 Jun Adelbert Pitts 6 September Joseph B Norton 25 Oct Michael O'Connell 8 Nov Benjamin Hall 6 Dec Circuit Court: January term of Circuit Court for this county, Hon. Alva Stewart, Judge, Issues of Fact for Jury: Isaac D Wilson vs. H G Jones and J H Dyer. Loa Kennan vs. The United States. L G Yoe and C C Yoe vs. Henry Thomas L G Yoe and C C Yoe vs. H D Everett et al John Otto vs. Gustav Otto and Mrs. Otto. M I Byington vs. Robert Weir Issues of Fact for Court: William S straight vs. S D Perkins, et al Isaac D Wilson vs. H G Jones and J H Dyer James Foster and Hugh Hill vs. William C Wilson and William G Wilson August Krentz vs. Frederick Schwark. 4 Jan. June Term of Circuit Court for Marquette county, Hon. Alva Stewart, Judge: Issues at fact for Jury: I DWilson vs. H GJones and J H Dyer. M I Byington vs. Robert Weir. Town of Harris vs. E W Farrington and Charles Richards Abram Moore vs. O C Pomeroy and Frederick Blume Daniel Kekel vs. August Erdman et al John Warren vs. Leopold Thalacker John O'Connell vs. Robert Cochran, Jane O'Connell and Albert Borden. Issues of Fact for Court Nelson Pomeroy vs. Ellen McCarthy Arba Shorey vs. Martin Hayes F A Kendall, Jr. vs. Sarah Barnett Henry Roberts vs. John Meyer 31 May Petit Jurors drawn by J J Wall, Clerk of the Court, for the January term of Marquette County Circuit Court: Buffalo - James Whitehead Crystal Lake - C Henke Douglas - Hugh Ennis, Jas. Donoher Harris - Dan'l Hackel, Luke Wheelock Montello - Jason Daniels, Timothy Vaughn Moundville - J H Merritt, M T Mason, Christopher Ellison Newton - Gotlieb Kaatz Neshkoro - E D Pierce, N Gernon Oxford - Lorenzo Frazer Packwaukee - Charles Knights Shields - John Bremel, James Connell, August Zelmer, Gustave Grahan, Peter Dunn Springfield - Henry Alexander Westfield - William Phillips, Duncan Dewar, Jr. 18 Oct. Marriages: During the year 1878, there were recorded in this county, by Register of Deeds, C H Pierce, 58 marriages, 24 births, and 11 deaths. 11 Jan. Nahara - Borkoski - At the Catholic Church in Montello, by Rev. John Larmer, Jan. 12, 1879, Mr. Stanislaus Nahara and Miss Rosa Borkoski, both of Crystal Lake. 18 Jan. A gay and happy party from Neshkoro was in town on Sunday. It consisted of Mr and Mrs. A Scobie, Mr and Mrs Jas Sexton, Mr Henry A Conrad and Miss Ada Good, the occasion being the marriage of the latter. Rev. John Larmer tied the knot at the Catholic Church, and sent the good people on their way rejoicing. May happiness be with them all, for all time. 8 Feb. "And they twain were made one." Henry Crowell and Ellen Laing were married at Oxford one day last week, and returned home on Sunday. 22 Feb. Crowell - Lang - At Oxford, on Thursday, Feb 13th, 1879, by Rev. Mr. Rose, Mr. H M Crowell and Miss Ellen Lang, of Westfield, Wis. 22 Feb. Bunker - Quinn - At the Fountain House, Montello, Feb. 13th, 1879, by Rev. H L Chamberlin, Mr. Martin A Bunker, to Miss Caroline A Quinn all of Harris, Wis. 22 Feb. Parkes - Startin - At his residence in Buffalo, Feb. 19, 1879, by Rev A L Round, Mr. Joseph Parkes and Miss Rebecca Startin, both of Decorra, Columbia county. 1 Mar. Smith - Jacobson - Feb 24, 1879, by J R Wheelock, Esq., Mr. Frank Smith and Miss Katy Jacobson, all of Harrisville, Wis. 1 Mar Stalker - Innes - At the M E Parsonage in Oxford, March 9, by Rev. E Teuch, Mr. Oliver Wilkins Stalker, and Miss Jane M'Cree Innes, both of Packqaukee. 15 March McAthie - Gibson - In the town of Springfield, March 21st, 1879, by Wm. Pond, Esq., Mr. Robert McAthie of Dodge County, Wis, and Miss Agnes Gibson, of Springfield. 29 March. Phillips - Sheldon - A the residence of Hon. B F Goodell, in Portage, March 22, 1879, by Rev. Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Frank Phillips and Miss Zoa Sheldon, all of Montello. 29 March Roach - O'Connell - At the Catholic Church, on Wed, April 16th, by Rev. Father Larmer, Mr. John Roach and Miss Mary O'Connell, all of Packwaukee. 19 April Smith - Herrick - At the M E Parsonage, April 6th, 1879, by Rev. E Teuch, Mr. Levi A Smith, of Newton, Marquette Co., and Miss Emma Herrick, of Waushara. 26 April. Peterson - Johnson - At The M E Parsonage, Oxford, April 14, 1879, by Rev. E Teuch, Mr. Peter N Peterson and Miss Mary Johnson, both of Jackson, Adams Co., 26 April Mahar - O'Connell - At the Catholic Church in this village, Tuesday, May 6th, 179, by Rev. John Larmer, Mr. John Mahar, of Greenwood, Clark county, to Miss Elizabeth O'Connell of the town of Packwaukee. 10 May Ford - Dunn - At the Catholic Church in Montello, Sunday, May 29, 1879, by Rev. John Larmer, Mr. Thomas Ford, and Miss Katy Dunn, both of Shields. Tommy has at last went and gone and Dunn it and he has Dunn well! Miss Katy was the star among the girls of the Christian town in which she lived, and is well deserving of the good husband she has secured. 31 May Shaw - Douglass - On the 8th day of June at the Menominee House, Lewiston, by the Rev. Isaac Smith, Mr. William Shaw, on Moundville, to Mrs. Hannah Douglass, of Lewiston. 14 June Buttles - Hamilton - At the residence of Walter King, in the town of Crystal Lake, Sunday, June 15th, 1879, by Charles E King, Esq., Mr. Willis W Buttles of the town of Newton, to Miss Mary A Hamilton, of the town of Springfield. Willis is one of the most promising young men of the county and a great favorite among his many acquaintances. We are glad to think that he had made a good a choice as Miss Mary is a shining star among the girls of her acquaintance, and is well deserving of the noble husband she has secured. May their life's journey be continual happiness and prosperity. 21 June Merritt - Hull - At the residence of the bride's parents, in the town of Buffalo, June 20th, 1879, by the Rev. H B Turner, Mr. Oliphant B Merritte, of Tecumsch, Mich, and Miss Mary Hull, of Buffalo. 28 June Donaldson - Pomeroy - At the M E church, in Oxford, June 29, 1879, by Rev. E Teuch, Mr. Charles Milton Donaldson and Miss Maggie May Pomeroy, both of Packwaukee. 5 July Cogan - Biglow - At the Catholic Church in Eau Claire, Wis., July 3d, 1879, by Rev. Father Connelly, Mr. Wm. E. Cogan of Eau Claire, and Miss Lizzie B Biglow, of Bell Plaine, Minn. The Wm. Cogan above mentioned is THE big brother, and it is with no small amount of pride and pleasure that we record his marriage. After the ceremony was performed which made them man and wife, the company followed them to the Winsor House, where several hours were spent in congratulations and merriment incident on such occasions, and where a splendid dinner was partaken of by the happy couple and their invited friends and at four o'clock they took the train for this village which was Mr. Cogan's former house, arriving long ere the morning of the Fourth, and remained with their parents and friends over Sunday. The congratulations that are customary on such occasions, the Express extends with all heartiness and hopes that when they gather in the rich harvest of the future, their happiness may not be lessened by the decrepitude of age. 12 July Newell - Robinsen - At the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E Teuch, July 24th, 1879, Mr. James Newell and Miss Sarah Ann Robinson, both of Westfield. 2 Aug. Howard - Kenedy - At the Catholic Church, Montello, by Rev. Father Larmer, Mr. William Howard of Dubuque, Iowa, and Miss Elisabeth Kenedy, of Neshkoro. 2 Aug. Robertson - Sutcliffe - At Moundville, on the evening of the 25th of Sept, 1879, by Rev. Arthur Ross, Mr. John Robertson, of Packwaukee and Miss Eliza M Sutcliffe, of Moundville. 4 Oct. Phillips - Lawton - At the residence of the bride's parents, Oct 8th, 1879, by the Rev. H Teuch, Mr. Frank W Phillips and Miss Ella Lawton, all of Westfield. Well, Frank, we have long expected you would do just that very thing, and congratulate you on securing such a splendid prize. And to Ella we can easily see, you have for a companion through life, one who is worthy of the love and respect of any lady. May you both have your full share of happiness, is the wish of the Express. 11 Oct. Married - Miss Mary Quantius was married on Thursday of this week to Mr. McCullock, of Markesan, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J Larmer, at the Catholic Church in this village. Miss Mary has grown up to womanhood here in our midst, and all are acquainted with her so that no introduction from us is necessary. Her husband we are not acquainted with, but from every appearance he is a gentleman, and we hope that Mary has chosen a man to accompany her through life who is deserving of her love and respect, and that neither will ever be sorry of the step they have taken. The Express adds its blessings and wish the young couple a long life of happiness and comfort. The parents of the bride spread a bountiful table at their residence, after the ceremony to which quite a large number of relatives and invited friends sat down and did justice to the occasion. 18 Oct. Cook - Smith - At the Fountain Home, Montello, Nov 15th, 1879, by Rev. H L Chamberlin, Mr. Elbert Cook of Ft. Winnebago, to Miss Sarah K Smith of Harris. 15 Nov. Stafford - Vroman - At the American House, Montello, Nov 19, 1879, by Rev. H L Chamberlin, Mr. Earle Stafford of New Haven, Wis., to Miss Clara M Vroman, of Jackson, Wis. 22 Nov. Mr. R Larson, lately from Denmark, and Lizzie McReath, were married a short time ago. Many think that Jamie and Miss Larson were married about the same time, the gentlemen just making a swap of sisters. How fast they go in a family when once the ice is broken. 13 Dec. Pollock - Kelsey - In Chicago, Nov 18th, 1879, by the Rev. Mr. Hopborn, of New York, J C Pollock, son of ex governor Pollock of Pennsylvania, to Miss Mollie A., daughter of the late Hon. E R Kelsey, of Montello, and Mrs. W R Rand, of San Francisco. No cards. The bride is so well known by all in this community as to make any complimentary notice of her unnecessary. Mollie is one of Montello's girls, and the people of this village will always claim her, although she went to California when a child. She has always, both as a child and a maiden, won the respect and admiration of all who knew her, and by her bright and cheerful ways she has always made herself the favorite of her companions and in her new role as the blushing bride of gallant Mr. Pollock, she certainly will succeed as well as she has heretofore done. The happy pair will make their home in New York City. 13 Dec. Harring - Hart - At the residence of the bride's father, in the town of Packwaukee, by Rev. H L Chamberlin, Dec 16, 1879, Albert G Harring to Miss Lizzie Hart. 20 Dec. Griffith - Cardo - At the Lutheran Church in Harrisville on Tuesday, Dec 9th, 1879, by Rev. Mr. Steinke, Mr. John Griffith and Miss Louise Cardo. The bride is well known in our midst as a worthy and estimable young lady, and will make a first class helpmate to Johnny. 20 Dec. Phillips - Robinson - At the residence of S R Patten, in Ripon, Dec 24, 1879, by Rev. Mr. Pilbrook, Mr. Geo. E Phillips, of Germania, and Miss Mary E Robinson, of Montello, Wis. The young lady is held in the highest esteem by all favored with her acquaintance, for her quiet unobtrusive sweetness of disposition, her gentleness and womanly demeanor, as well as for the graces that are so requisite to dignify the home circle. Mr. Phillips is well known here, having attended the High School several terms. He is a fine young man, is industrious, and devoid of the habits characterizing the average young man of the period. The Express wishes the newly wedded couple a joyous life and a happy New Year. 27 Dec. Anniversary: At the residence of Mr. Joseph Farrington, Tuesday last, occurred the most pleasant affair of the season. The occasion was the thirty-fourth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. Farrington, and also the anniversary of the marriage of Mr. Albert Farrington, of Columbia Co., who was present with his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Stebbins, and Mr and Mrs. Samuel Farrington, of Montello, were among the guests. The event is one long to be remembered by those who had the good fortune to be present. That they may live to celebrate their "golden," is the wish of all. . 18 Jan. Birthdays Last Friday, Miss Belle Howard celebrated her fourteenth birthday by a party to her young friends. 5 April. The ninty-second birthday of Heman Daniels was celebrated at his residence in Harford Mills, Friday Oct. 24th. A large number of his relatives in this state was present. Mr. Daniels was one of the early settlers of the town of Richford. He was born in Brandon, Ruthland Co., Vt., in 1787. He moved into the town of Richford (then called Berkshire) in 1816, and settled about one half mile south. . . . . 27 Dec. Births: A bouncing boy at Charlie McDonnel's. 4 Jan. Born, to Mr and Mrs Wilmot, on Thursday, July 18, a daughter. Packwaukee. 26 July. Pat Croarken is now the happy father of a eleven and half pound boy. Pat is away up on the North Pacific Railroad, and although he is now about 10 feet tall as the law allows, we'll bet a pepper he will grow two inches when he hears of it. Mother and child reported doing well. 15 Nov. Deaths: We have just learned that Mrs. Richards, of Oshkosh, formerly of this place, died on the 19th ult. She had been failing for the last year, and was some over 80 years old. We also learn that her grand daughter, Nettie VanValkenberg, died in about four hours from the time her grandmother died, with diphtheria, which is now raging at Oshkosh. We have not heard the full particulars. Springfield. 4 Jan. A beautiful and costly monument now marks the last resting place of Mr. Ennis, who died so suddenly at Westfield last summer. 4 Jan. We hear that the sickness of our much esteemed music teacher, Professor Price, of Marcellon, has terminated fatally. He was buried last Sabbath. 4 Jan. Graham - Frank J Graham, a son and oldest child of Mr. And Mrs. William R Graham, 5 years, 6 months, and 22 days old, in Buffalo, on the 24th of Dec, 1878, with that disease, diabetis. It is a sorrowful event for parents to lose children, and their first born is quite as liable to be taken as others of the family. This may seem almost like discrimination to mortal and finite understanding, but it is time that all men should know that death comes indiscriminately, and no man can tell the number of his days, and the only permanent consolation in all these afflictions is to be found in that faith which teaches absolutely that the ways of the unseen are just. 4 Jan. Mr. Christopher Stebbins, father of Wm. Stebbins of this village, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Henry Stillman, in Arkansaw, Pepin county, Wis., on the 18th inst. Mr. Stebbins was in his eighty-second year at the time of his death. He was one of the pioneers of this county, locating at Harrisville, where he continued to reside until about 1870. The record he left behind him in his old home was unblotted, and none there are among his friends and acquaintances but will be grieved by the intelligence that he is no more. 25 Jan. The family of editor Goodell, of the Democrat, is seriously afflicted by the very critical sickness of their little girl, now nearly three years of age. The much loved little one was first taken with lung trouble, with a tendency to affection of the brain. When this had been nearly conquered, membraneous croup set in, and again when that fell destroyer of childhood had been alleviated, the brain again sympathizes, and there seems very little hope of recovery. Princeton Republic. The little darling died last Monday night. The parents have the sympathy of their friends in their great sorrow. 25 Jan. Little Grace, the light, the pet and the joy in Mr. C F Roskie's family, died on Thursday morning, from an accident. On Tuesday evening, while Mrs. Roskie was filling the lamps, the little darling, at a moment when the mother's back was turned, reached up to the table and tipping one of the lamps in which the burner had not been replaced, undertook to drink of its contents. The oil took the little one's breath, and in the convulsions that ensued, the oil, instead of passing into the child's stomach, forced its way into her lungs. All that medical skill and living hearts could suggest was done to save the child, but in vain. She continued to fail until Thursday morning, when the angels came to her relief, and bore her spirit back to Him who gave it. Gracie was about three years old. She was a lovely and loveable child, whose loss to the family circle cannot be measured by words, nor in the hearts of those who have never been similarly tried. Mr. And Mrs. Roskie have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in this their time of deepest sorrow. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this (Fri) afternoon, from the M E Church. 8 Feb. Our's the Loss, and Not Our Darling's Lines selected on the death of Grace Roskie. Published by request. A poem. 15 Feb. Murphy - At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. William O'Connell, of the town of Montello, on Sunday, Feb 9, 1879, Mr. John Murphy, aged 78 years. Deceased had for many years been a confirmed invalid from rheumatism. Residents of the village for the past twenty years do not remember to have seen him in its streets within that period, and for the last fifteen years of his life he was barely able to more about the house without assistance. He leaves numerous relatives in the county among them the son, Wm. Murphy, of Harris, and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. O'Connell of Montello and Mrs. J Donohue of Buffalo. 15 Feb. Messersmith's baby was buried last Monday afternoon. The funeral services were in the Presbyterian church. (Westfield) 22 Feb. Rev. D S Morgan, who officiated as pastor of the Presbyterian Church here and in the town of Buffalo, from the fall of 1869 until 1872, died in La Porte, Iowa, on the 10th of January, of consumption. Mr. Morgan was held in high esteem by all his acquaintances in Montello, and to them the intelligence of his death causes deep sorrow. He leaves a wife and four children. 8 Feb. Death of Mrs. Fallis - The mother of our worthy fellow citizen, S Fallis, Esq., died at his residence on Tuesday evening, March 4th, at the ripe age of 81 years. Mrs. Fallis was among the earliest residents of the town of Mecan, but for the past dozen years lived in this village, with her son. In all this time the condition of her health was such as to confine her more or less closely to the house, so that she had but few personal acquaintances outside of the relatives and immediate friends of the family; yet her funeral, which was held on Thursday from the M E Church, was attended by one of the largest assemblages of people ever seen here on a like sad occasion. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all. 7 March Nelson Nelson, the Westfield saloon-keep who was seized with mania potu a couple of weeks ago, died at 8 o'clock on Friday evening of last week. His sufferings are said to have been most terrible. 7 March. Sad Accident - P. Walsh, of Kingston, informs us that a three year old son of Mrs. Julius Haas, of that place, was scalded to death on Wed of last week. The child fell into a tub of hot water, and lingered about ten hours, in the greatest agony, after the accident occurred. 7 Mar Death of Mrs. Wm. Murphy - Office of Democrat, Portage, Wis, March 12, 1879 Mrs. Lora, wife of Hon. Wm. Murphy, died at Briggsville, Tuesday evening (11th inst.), aged 56 years. Mrs. Murphy was born in Plainfield, Windham county, Conn., Feb 12, 1823; married in the fall of 1848; lived with her husband five years in Little Falls, Herkimer County, N Y; moved to Briggsville, in May 1854, where she has since resided. She was the mother of three children, James, Henry and Frank, the latter of whom died in 1862 at the age of 7 years. Funeral from the Briggsville Methodist Church on Thursday at 2 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Tull, of Kilbourne, at the request of deceased. The disease was ovarian tumor. Mrs. Murphy was lady of culture and refinement, noble in heart and purpose, and her life was record of good deeds. In the community where she resided, and wherever known, she was held in the highest esteem. To the bereaved husband and children all will extend a sympathy commensurate with their great loss. 15 March Our town has lost its oldest citizen, in the person of Daniel Squires, who died on the 4th inst., at the advanced age of 95 years. He was born in Vermont in 1784. He served all through the war of 1812, and drew his pension a few days before his death. He came to Wisconsin in 1847 and settled on a farm in Kingston, six miles south west of the village, where he continued to reside up to the time of his death. He was a kind neighbor and beloved by all who knew him. He leaves 6 children, 43 great children, 69 great grand children, and 3 great great grand children to mourn his loss. 15 March. Hall - At Germania, Wis., Mar 12, 1879, at 6 a.m., Mrs. Harriet Y Hall, aged 66 years. Deceased was the widow of the late Merritt Hall, of Wischerdon, Mass, and mother of Mrs. R W Parker, of Germania. Mrs. Hall has made her home with her daughter for the past six years. She was a kind, Christian woman and leaves many friends to mourn the loss. Services to be held at the German Methodist Church, at 1 o'clock p m today, Friday. 15 March Mrs. Para Tyler mother of Mr. A P Tyler, proprietor of the Montello and Princeton stage route, died at her home in Princeton, on the 17th, aged 79 years. 29 Mar. Fox - In the town of Packwaukee, April 3, 1879, of measles, Mrs. Marinda V., wife of R O Fox, aged 38 years, 4 months. 12 April. Cartwright - In the town of Montello, April 4, 1879, of congestion of the lungs, Eli, son of Amos Cartwright, aged one year. 12 April. McDonnell - In Montello, May 22, 1879, Charles W., son of Chas. And Theresa McDonnell, aged 4 months and 22 days. 24 May. Norcross - In the village of Montello, May 23rd, 1879, Mrs. J F Norcross, in the 41st year of her age. Mrs. Norcross was a daughter of Mr. McKelleps, one of the pioneers of Johnstown, Rock county, at which place she was married to Mr. Norcross November 2nd, 1857. They resided at Johnstown, until 1872, when they moved to this village, where they have lived since. Last fall Mrs. Norcross went to Johnstown to attend the funeral of her mother and being out in a rainstorm, caught a severe cold, which settled on her lungs and caused her death. The deceased leaves a husband and four children, an aged father, and a brother to mourn her death. Mrs. Norcross was a lady noble in heart and purpose, and her life was a record of good deeds. In the community in which she resided, and wherever known, she was held in high esteem. To the bereaved husband and motherless children all will extend a sympathy commensurate with their great loss. 31 May. Bowler - In the town of Buffalo, May 29th, 1879, Mrs. James Bowler, of cancer. 31 May Bovin - In this city on Wed., morning, the 21st inst, Mrs. Zilda, wife of L Bevin, aged 17 years. Mrs. B. was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dr. Foisey, and was a very estimable lady. It seems but yesterday that the deceased was a little school-girl bright, cheerful, and a favorite among her schoolmates. She had scarcely bloomed into womanhood ere she became the mother of a bright little babe, which is now two weeks old. Her untimely death was undoubtedly the result of a too early marriage, and leaves an irreparable spot of gloom in the hearts of parents and husband. Her little babe is bright and healthy but will have to struggle hard against the wave of adversity ere it reaches the years of manhood. Grand Rapids Tribune. Mr. Foisey and famliy formerly resided in this town, and have a great many acquaintances in this vicinity. 31 May. Death of Thomas O'Malley - On Wed the sad intelligence reached us that Thomas O'Malley, of Buffalo, died very suddenly that morning. The particulars, as far as we can learn, are as follows: etc. . . . 14 June Drowned: We learn that a young man by the name of Galloway was drowned at the float bridge, near Portage, last Sunday. Etc. . . 14 June We were called upon Sat morning last to witness the last hours of Wm. Johnson, who was taken sick Fri evening, and Dr. Russell was summoned, who did all in his power to help the man, but he was beyond the help of medical skill. Mr. Johnson was a pioneer of this county, having lived over twenty years in the house where he died. He was an industrious man, and with his family had struggled hard to secure a good home, which they were fast obtaining, when he was called from his labors here. Mr. Johnson had passed the prime of life, being nearly 51 years of age. He leaves a large family to mourn his death. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to them in their deep affliction. Springfield. 14 June Obituary: Mrs. Caroline A Needham, wife of Hon. Daniel Needham, died in this city on Monday last, June 30, after a lingering and painfulness of nearly two years. Etc. . . . 12 July. Adelbert Pitts Commits Suicide by Hanging: On the night of July 26, 1879, in the town of Packwaukee, Adelbert Pitts committed suicide by hanging. Mr. Pitts had been sick for a few days previous, and Dr. Pratt had been called to see him. etc. . . The death of Adelbert Pitts, by his own hand, cast a gloom over the whole neighborhood. Mr. Pitts was one of the leading young men of the town and was respected by all who knew him. It had been known by his intimate friends that he had been suffering from occasional mental derangement for the past two years, but hot until quite recently did his friends consider him in any danger. Last Fri night he went from his room to his barn, where shortly after, he was found by his friends, hanged to a ladder and dead. He leaves a widow and three small children who have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. 2 Aug. On Wed. evening the news flashed through our town like electricity that Mr. Charles Nickle of Mecan, had been killed, in some manner, while at work on his farm. Bright and early Thurs. morning a company of our citizens proceeded to the place of the accident, to ascertain if possible, the true inwardness of the sad affair. Upon arriving at the farm they learned that Mr. Nickle had been at work harvesting, and that he had arranged a temporary horse-rake for the purpose of going over his field after the grain had been bound to secure what stray grain might escape while it was being tied up. On the fatal morning he had started out before breakfast, telling his wife that he would return at 8 o'clock. Not returning at the appointed hour the wife began to get uneasy, and at 9 o'clock became so alarmed that she started out to the field to learn the cause of his delay, when she found him lying between the horses, dead. It is supposed that he had been at work raking, as stated above, with the lines tied around his body; that the whiffletrees gave way and he was drawn over the rake and under the horses feet, which of course frightened them, and they commenced kicking, the lines being drawn so tight that they could not run. He undoubtedly received the first blow on the head, which stunned him and rendered him helpless. His head and body was badly mutilated, showing plainly that the horses had kicked and tramped upon him for some time. The wife was alone when he was found. She gave the alarm, when the neighbors came in and carried the body to the house. An inquest was held Thurs morning, and the verdict of the jury was that he came to his death as indicated above. The deceased leaves a wife and two small children to struggle alone in the battle of life. 2 Aug. Suicide at Westfield: Mrs. Claude, a widow woman, committed suicide at Westfield by drowning, Tues. morning. As near as we can learn the facts in the case, Mrs. Claude got up early in the morning, telling her little boy, a lad about eight years old, that she was going across the street to one of the neighbors. The boy said to her that the folks would not be up so early in the morning. She told the boy to go to sleep, and if the folks were not up she would wake them. She then went to the bridge over the mill pond, tied her bonnet to the railing, and then plunged into the water and drowned. Mr. Bissell, who was driving a cow across the bridge, discovered the bonnet tied to the railing, and thinking the owner must be somewhere around, looked over the bridge and saw the body of the woman floating under the water. She left a note in her room, which stated that if the people would go to the bridge they would find her bonnet, and would find her body in the deep. We shall probably get the full particulars of this sad affair next week. 16 Aug Mrs. C W Babcock died of cancer in the breast, on last Sunday. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Rose, of Oxford, on Monday and on Tuesday the body was taken to Hancock to be interred in the family burying ground. 16 Aug. Resolutions of Respect: Death is the common lot of all, and comes to each sooner or later; and in the natural course of events it having overtook Catherine Babcock, wife of our Bro., C W Babcock, and a Rebekah, therefore be it Resolved, by Packwaukee Lodge No 95, I O O F, that we extend to the widowed and orphaned children our heartfelt sympathy and commend them to the love of the Fatherless. Etc. . . 23 Aug. Sudden Death - Wm. Doning, of the town of Newton, a highly respected young man, died very suddenly on Sunday morning last. He had complained during harvest of his right arm being dead, as he expressed it, but worked through harvest and had commenced haying, when he said his other arm was dead also. He retired on Sat. evening in apparent good health, and so far as the family knew, rested well all night. In the morning he awoke, raised up in bed and looked out of the window. His father coming from the barn saw the boy looking out of the window and spoke to him, but received no answer. Before the father could get to the house, the young man sank back upon his pillow a corpse. We have not learned the cause of this singular and sudden death. 16 Aug. Quantius - In Eureka, Kansas, Aug 11th, 1879, of typhoid fever, Joseph Quantius, aged 27 years, 2 months and 18 days. Nearly all our village reapers knew Joseph Quantius, a quiet exemplary young man, who had grown up among us, and only a couple of years ago went to Kansas. Now the sad news comes that he is dead. Joseph first went to Peabody, where he resided for nearly two years. Then with his brother Peter he went to Eureka and after a few months work in that place, he was taken with typhoid fever, and after about four weeks sickness, death claimed him for its victim. His brother Peter writes to his aged parents of this village, that Joseph had the best of care all through his sickness, which to them is very consoling in their days of sorrow which none but those who have had a son pass over the dark river, when away from home and parents, is a strange country and among strangers. The blow falls with crushing weight upon his aged parents, brothers and sisters who loved him so fondly and hoped so much for him. Kind friends may sympathize and their acts of regard may help to bind up the wounds, but the cloud will ever hand above their home, and the arrow will ever remain in the heart. 23 Aug. Miss Ann Devany, aged about 18 years, youngest daughter of John Devany, died of typhus fever Monday morning at two o'clock am. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock am, and her remains were taken to the Buffalo Catholic Burying Ground. This is a sad bereavement to Mr. Devany's family and a loss to this community, as there was no young lady in this village more highly esteemed by all her acquaintances. 6 Sept. Sunday afternoon, at about the hour of three, Henry W Lloyd, of this place was called to leave the scenes of earth. Mr. Lloyd was born in Montello, Wis, Sept 21, 1851, and at the time of his death would be nearly 28 years old. At the age of 11 years he was severely afflicted with a fever sore, which however partially healed, but continued to trouble him more or less until about four years ago, when he thought he had overcome it. In the spring of 1874 he was married to Miss Jennie Hughes, at Sparta, Wis., where he removed to from the place of his birth, some 12 years ago. Early this spring he came to Dakota to improve a claim which he had taken, but scarcely was he ready to commence his work before his old affliction came upon him again. For eighteen weeks he has been in his bed, the poison which had accumulated in his system discharging from numerous sores all over his body. He has suffered terribly and yielded to death only when an iron constitution was worn out. Mr. Lloyd was in every way an exemplary young man, much respected and honored by all who knew him. His premature death is greatly to be deplored. He leaves here a wife, a mother, and a brother, who have been incessant watchers at his bedside, and cared for him as none others could do. They have the sympathy of all who knew them, and the circumstances of the death of their son, husband and brother. He was buried at this place Monday last, the ceremonies being conducted by Rev. Cox. He preached an able sermon, listened to by nearly all of the people of Fountain, and many from the surrounding vicinity. Brookings County (DT) Press. 6 Sept. Death of Robert McKay - Robert McKay, of Buffalo, Marquette County, died on Sunday, Sept 14th, 1879, at the age of 73 years. His funeral was held at the Catholic Church near his own residence on the 16th, attended by three Priests, to wit: Rev. Father Stehl of Kingston, Father Keenan of Portage, and Father Collon of Fond du Lac. The deceased had been a resident of this county for thirty years, and the writer of this obituary has known him intimately and well for twenty years or more of that time. He leaves a wife much younger than himself, but no children. Etc. . . . 20 Sept. The old settlers are leaving us fast. Mr. R McKay died last Sabbath. After a long and severe fit of sickness, Mr. Berry passed away a short time ago. The funeral services were conducted by Father Wells at the Goodman Church. Buffalo 20 Sept. N B Boyington, who was reported sick of typhus fever, in the Express of the 6th inst. died on the 11th. He leaves a widow and four children, the youngest about 10 years old to mourn his loss. Mr Boyington was about 55 years of age; has resided here for about 26 years; was a kind, generous neighbor, and respected by all who knew him. Kingston. 20 Sept. Gallup - In the town of Springfield, Sept 4, 1879, Mr. Joseph Gallup, aged 92 years and 22 days. Mr. Gallup was born in the state of New York, and immigrated to Wisconsin about 25 years ago, most of the time a resident of Springfield, in which town he has been a pauper for about seventeen years. 11 Oct. Horrible Death, A Lamp Explodes and Burns a Woman to Death We learn that Mrs. Nathan Pophan, living in the town of Marcellon, met with a most horrible death last Friday night. It seems that Mr. Pophan had been to Portage, and returning after dark, Mrs. P. set about getting her husbands supper, and having occasion to use the lamp in the pantry, lighted it and set it on the shelf, without, however, putting on a chimney, as they had broken it a few days previous. While her husband and hired man were eating, Mrs. P. stepped out into the door yard for a few minutes, and during her absence the men noticed that something was wrong with the lamp. Mr. Pophan got up from the table and seizing the flaming lamp threw it out of the door, just as his wife was about to enter from the yard, and it struck her in the breast and face, exploding and literally covering her with the flaming oil. She turned and ran out in the yard a short distance and fell down unconscious, in which state she lingered until 11 o'clock pm, when death delivered her from her sufferings. Mrs. Pophan was a daughter of Martin Maynard, of the town of Buffalo, and leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her untimely and horrible death. She was buried on Monday last. 25 Oct. In last week's issue we gave the particulars of the death of Mrs. Pophan, as told us by a young man from the town of Buffalo, who it seems didn't know much about it. From Mr. Maynard, father of the unfortunate woman, we learn the following facts: The family were at supper, and having occasion to use the lamp, Mrs. P. lit it and left it burning, without a chimney, in the pantry. On seeing a blaze in the room, Mr. P got up from the table and went into the pantry, his wife following with her child in her arms. Mr. P. seized the lamp, and, turning around, it exploded in his hands, throwing the oil all over his wife and burning both his arms to the elbows in a frightful manner. Etc. . . 1 Nov The patient, Miss Bridget Gorden, from whom an ovarian tumor was removed, died at the residence of Dr. Reinholz on Sunday at 10 am. The parents removed the body to their home in the town of Shields. 1 Nov. John P Woodward, whose illness was mentioned in the Express, of two weeks ago, died Monday morning the 27th ult. The deceased was a native of Vermont, and moved to this state about 23 years ago and has been a resident of Kingston ever since. He was a man of fine ability, was well posted in the political affairs of the nation. Although he was not a politician, he voted with the Republican party and furnished brains for that party in this vicinity till about nine years ago, when he left them in disgust, as all honest, high minded, thinking Republicans should do, and has since affiliated with the Democratic party. Without seeking any office, he was elected as justice of the peace seven year ago, which position he has credibly held up to the time of his death. The deceased was about 57 years old and leaves a wife, two daughters and two sons, and the whole community to mourn his loss. 13 Dec. In the death of William Stillwell, another of our oldest citizens is lost to us. Mr. Stillwell was 78 years old last October, and has been a resident of Packwaukee for many years. He died on Friday morning at 1 o'clock, and the funeral was held at the church on last Sabbath. He leaves a widow and four children all of whom are grown up to man and womanhood. 27 Dec. Town Officers elected: Buffalo: Supervisors - Jas. Whitehead, Chm, E Dixon, Chauncey Strong; Clerk - Geo. Reid; Treas - O F Owen; Assessor - John Graham, Justices - John Atkinson, P Bowley, P C Brookins; Constable - Robert Atkinson Crystal Lake _ Supervisors - C Tagatz, Chrm., Wm. Zable, John Wegenke; Clerk - I A Wegenke; Assessor - C Stewert; Treas - A Tagatz; Justices - C Tagatz, H F Wigand; Constables - C Hanke, G Weckworth, L S Guptil. Douglas: S Mills, Chairman Harris: Supervisors - W W Hanks Chrm., Henry Westlake, Peter Mondry; Clerk - M J Farrington; Treas - Adam Schmitz; Assessor - Julius Wincell; Justices - J Farrington, L C Deyo, Luke Wheelock, (to fill vacancy); Constables - T F Blakely, August Zaske, Thomas Stewart. Mecan: Supervisors - O A Crown, Chrm., August Otto, Peter Bartol; Clerk - Titus Jepson; Treas - August Bathke; Assessor - Gottleib Shultz; Justices - Gustof Mittelstadt, Gustof Block; Constables - Albert Samerow, Martin Klingbiel. Montello: Supervisors - S Fallis, Chrm., T Vaughn, John Cadagan; Clerk - John Barry; Treas - John Cogan; Assessor - Thos. O'Connor; Justices, J D Howard, S R Rood; Constables - A D Wilkins, T F Wall, Chas. McDonnell. Moundville: Isaac Smith, Chairman Neshkoro: Supervisors - A Scobie, Chrm., Henry Balderson, John Sezpeter; Clerk - P Stevenson; Treas - Henry Pooch; Assessor - N Gernon; Justices - John Murphy, A Sears; Constables - P Stevenson, Geo. Hatchley, A Linskey. Newton: Supervisors - Julius Schauer, Chrm. Oxford: Supervisors - H H Taylor, Chrm., M H Hodge, E W McNutt; Clerk - A F Myers; Treas - A Hickernell; Assessor - A T conger; Justices of the Peace - James Duff, A T Conger; Constables - J K Miller, J W Taylor, A B Carvey. Packwaukee: Supervisors - T W Whitson, chrm., E G Reeves, C Cook; Clerk - I Pickering; Treas - C Frink, Jr., Assessor;_ J H Clark ; Justices - M J Secord, John Daily; Constables - R Lloyd, J Williams, D B Culbertson.. Shields: Supervisors - Wm. Warmbier, Chrm., August Matz, August Zelmer; Clerk - Peter Dunn; Treas - Ernst Shultz; Assessor - Rudolph Fenske; Justices - I Straight, S W Scovil, A Farmer, (to fill vacancy); Constables - S N Hartwell, D H Burger, Julius Gugth. 5 April Moundville: The following ticket was elected in Moundville on the 1st; Supervisors: Isaac Smith, Sr., Chrm., Thomas Cross, Frank Kaiser; Clerk, B H Chapman; Treas, H D Coon; Assessor, R W Hume; Justices, B F Watson, James Bain, Wm. Barron, Geo. Denby, (the two latter to fill vacancy); Constables, David Bennet, Robt. Scoles, John Skinner. 12 April. County Board: The following named will compose the County Board of Supervisors for the ensuing year: Buffalo - James Whitehead Crystal Lake - C Tagatz Douglas - Silas Mills Harris - W W Hanks Mecan - O A Crown Montello, town - S Fallis Montello, village - M Derham Moundville - Isaac Smith, Sr. Neshkoro - Andrew Scobie Newton - Julius Schauer Oxford - H H Taylor Packwaukee - Townsend Whitson Shields - William Warmbier Springfield - Charles Kurth Westfield - Francis Russell 19 April Odd Fellows elections: Pioneer No 37 : Myron Pond, N G;, Geo A Waldo, V G; Henry Roberts, R S; B T Plugh, P S; John Lawton, Treas. Packwaukee, No 95: J K Taylor, N G; S A Phoenix, V G; James Duff, R S; Chas. Donaldson, P S; John Daily, Treas. Montello, No 232: C H Bissell, N G; J B Cogan, V G; W J Gorsline, R S; W B Maitland, P S; G B Varney, Treas. Briggsville, No 255: Wm. Page, N G; R B French, V G; A M Kimball, R S; J S Gay, P S; D R Treadway, Treas. Enterprise Encampment, No 64: J B Cogan, D D G P, will complete the installation of its new officers tonight. They are H M Older, C P; John T Cogan, H P; H S Ball, S W; C H Bissell, Scribe; A D Wilkins, P Scribe; S W Stimson, Treas. 25 Jan. Packwaukee I O O F Lodge 95 officers: S A Phoenix, N G O W Stalker, V G George DeVoue, R S James Duff, Treas John Daily, Trustee 14 June The Good Templars elected the following officers for the next term: H M Older, W C Julia Coon, W V Isaac Pickering, W S Jennie Jones, W T The Temple of Honor elected James Duff, C T James McKeon, v T C W Babbock, R Henry Booth, Treas. 1 Nov. Marquette County Agricultural Society executive officers: James Graham, Charles King, M J Farrington, Orren Crown, Asa Smith, Thomas Mills, Andrew Scobie, Julius Shauer, John Worden, Robert Page, Patrick Croarken, Charles Kurth, and John Bennett. 14 June Montello Cemetery Association officers: S R Rood, pres; Trustees, J J Shibely, John Lewis, S D Perkins, C F Roskie, and H S Griffin. 21 June Buffalo Lake Sporting Club which was formed last month for the purpose indicated by its name, consists of the following persons as we are informed: John Williamson, Pres., F H Lewis, Sec. R B Wentworth, W S Wentworth, J E Wells, Joe Clark, Peter Barkman, E H Dewey, H S Goss, J S Smith, corporate members Also, John Graham, Geo. Morrison, James Flanders, A Padley, Ferd. Schulze, and Chris. Drew. They have built a house at the entrance of the Fox River into Buffalo Lake, near Merritt's Landing, 16x24, with storage for boats underneath and sleeping apartment above. They also have a tent, under which they can sleep if desirable, a cook stove, crockery etc., so that the member can go there with their friends and enjoy themselves fishing and hunting, and rusticating generally. We understand the members of the club with their families and invited guests are enjoying themselves at their quarters immensely. It is a rational way to rest and relax from business. The Register wishes them all the health and enjoyment the place and surroundings can afford. Portage Register. 5 July Accident - The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. C L Kendall was seriously burned by being thrown on the hearth of a very hot stove; but she is doing nicely now. 11 Jan. Serious Accident: Mr. William Stebbins, of this village, received painful injuries on Thursday, the result of an accidental discharge of powder in a stone blast. Etc. . . . 8 Feb. Accident: Wed evening, while little Perlie German was playing in a wagon near the house of Mr. Randa, by some misshap, she fell to the ground. She was picked up by Maria Finegan and taken into the house or Mr. Randa, at the time bearing no indication whatever, of life. The shock so frightened Mrs. Randa that she was taken with a fit. Neighbors were called in and doctors sent for, and the child was soon able to be removed to the family house, where she continued to recover and is now nearly as well as usual. The condition of Mrs. Randa did not seem to improve and she would wildly cry that the child was dead. Dr Pratt brought every available remedy to action, and at a late hour she began to recover. We are happy to state that she is now able to be about. 2 Aug. Bell ringing - Father Larmer wishes it to be distinctly understood that on the death of any citizen, irrespective of creed, the friends can have the bell of the Catholic Church tolled, on application to Master John Finegan, the Sexton. The only condition, is such friends of deceased persons will remunerate Johnny for his trouble. 7 March Divorce: Mrs. Tilden, of Buffalo, has commenced proceedings for divorce from her husband, on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. Her complaint shows Tilden up in an unenviable light. 12 April Excitement: The latest excitement is canoe racing in the railroad ditches by the ladies, and they have become very expert, although an occasional tip over is indulged in to vary the exercises. 12 July Notice is hereby given that Mary C Chapman has left the bed and board, etc. . Buffalo, 27 Jan, 1879. M C Chapman. 15 Feb.
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