The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-10-18

sS~ We take the following from the Chicago SIHday
Times of the 18th inst. Maj. lizard. though never a
resident of this place. well known to many our
citizens and his social and genial highly appre-
cated He was brother of Mrs. A. B. Smith of this
city,
THE DEATH OF MAJ. CHARLES NJ. WILLARD.-The past
week has been prolific in the deaths of who have
identified themselves with the history OF the CITY, The
cerementS Of the grave have scarcely enwrapped the
be broken for the interment of Maj Charles NJ lizard
al %Ro f%
ance with Mr.. Willard while living, when they receive
morning at his residence No. co., West Lake Street Of
general debility superinduced originally by wounds
ceived while in the army, and since intensified by the
arduous nature of his professional duties AS lawyer
the deceased was man oftne attainments and eccu-
pied prominent position at the Chicago bar. AS an
officer he enjoyed the respect Of his subordnates and
dignity and Kindness which characterized his inter
course with his command. As man. he had few per-
enemies but hosts of personal friends though
lifelong democrat and an extreme advocate of the
peculiar tenes of his political belief his sincerity
and esteem OF his opponents.
Maj. J, lizard was born at Wyoming county, \. Y, and
at the time of his death A of age. He left his
birth place "a years age, and pursuing the star OF
county in this state In 1885 he removed to this city to
practice his profession, and entered into partnership
Willard Hooper. During The continuance this asso-
citation Mr.. willard acquired high reputation in his
profession as forensic lawyer his influence with iu-
ry being powerful and conclusive When the excite
ent 5 and be s0m heeaI Nh
was one the first respond to the CALL and entered
the service st lieutenant of battery Chca go light
artillery. He was subsequently promoted to the office
of Major and made Provost Marshall of Memphis
His record during the period of his connection
with the army is matter of history.
He returned to this city broken in health, and labor
ing under nrmites which yesterday eliminated in his
DEATH Soon after his return to Chicago he formed be-
tween himself and John S. Quinn, Esq. partnership,
which continued without intermssion until about four
months ago, when feeble health compelled him to dis
continue his professional laborS entirely He attrbu
ted, to certain degree as the immediate of his
indisposition the severity and arduous of de-
fence in the Southern part of the state for which he
retained In order to reach the of the trial
he compelled to ride fifteen miles in a wagon
through rugged country, and the air being raw and
chilly he contracted cold which, combining with
previous predisposiion occasioned his death His ply
scians advising a change of air beneficial he went
his native village few months ago. to pay visit
his father, whom he had not seen for many years
Upon his return to this city, Notwithstanding he
conscious his ndisposition he accepted an invitation
extended by the Democratic State Central committee
to address the citizens of Bloomington upon the issues
of the hour Before he had completed his speech he
compelled to desst, his voice giving away under
the strain. He Immediately repaired to this city,
and acting upon the suggestions of his physician re-
tired to his bed, where yesterday morning, before
narrated he breathed his last. Mr.. Willard leaves
wife to mourn his loss.