Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-05-18
OBITUARY.
JOHN DAUM.

JOHN DAUM.
Died at his home in this city, or
Monday afternoon, at four O'Clock
Mr.. John Daum.
The deceased had been in feeble
health for the past six months anc
his death came as a happy release
from his sickness and suffering. He
had almost reached the allotted
period for man of three score year:
and ten. He was born in Nassau
Germany in 1914; came to Minera.
Point in the Spring of 1856, since
which time he has constantly re
sided here. He was a good citizen
devout and earnest Catholic, and
member of the st. Joseph Benev.
client Society of this city under
whose directions the funeral took
place on Wednesday morning al
9 o'clock. A requiem Mass was
celebrated in st Mary's church
after which the body was inferred
in the German Catholic Cemetery
The deceased leaves a family OF
grown up sons and daughters to
mourn his departure.
JANE CROWLEY.
Died, in Lost Grove, on Friday,
May II, at half-past ten o'clock. Miss
Jane Crowley, daughter of John
Crowley, of typhoid fever.
The deceased had been i'll about
three weeks. She was young lady
well beloved by all who knew her
and a wide circle of friends extend
their sincere sympathy to the grief
stricken family who now mourn
her death. The funeral took place
on Sunday last, when the body was
buried in st. Paul's Catholic GENE
terry in this city.
ADAM PLANK.
Died at his home in the town OF
Dodgeville, on IL" stay night, May
Is. Mr. Adam ilank; aged about
20 years. The deceased was among
the first settlers of the lead region.
He came here over fifty years ago.
The funeral took place from his late
residence, the old Sterling place, on
Thursday last.
A. B. FERRIS.
Died, in Dubuque, Iowa. at about
10 o'clock on Friday morning, May
IL, Mr.. A. B. Ferris, of this city.
The deceased spent the past win
ter in western Iowa. While return
ing home on Thursday last he was
taken i'll on the cars. The Dubuque
Daily Times of Saturday morning
gives the following account of his
illness and death:
"A rather sudden death occurred at the Key
City house yesterday morning. Mr.. A. b. Ferris,
of Mineral Point, Wis, came from Lemars Thurs
day morning on his way home, but upon arriv-
ing here he was taken sick with congestion OF
the lungs. Being an old friend of Mr.. VIM. Coates,
he sent for that gentleman, who remained with
him until he died, which event occurred at &c
Coates noticed that Mr.. Ferris was brea thing
heavily, and becoming alarmed sent for physi.
clan, who on arriving. pronounced the case
hopeless The sufferer fingered until 10 O'Clock
at which hour, as stated, he died
The deceased was about 90 years of age, was
born in Ireland, and came to this country many
years ago, settling in Mineral Point He leaves
a large and highly respected family who are
relatives have been informed of his death. The
body was sent to Mineral Point for burial"
The body arrived her on Friday
evenings train, accompanied by
Messrs. Coates and Duncan, of Du-
buque, and M. c. Spensley, of this
city.
On Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
the funeral took place from the late
residence of the deceased to Grace
land cemetery under the direction of
the F. & A. NJ. and A. O. U. W., of
this city, to both of which orders
the deceased belonged. Services
were held in Trinity church and a
funeral sermon preached by Rev. NJ.
Chase, after which the body was
buried according to Masonic rites.
The deceased was born in Ireland,
August 20, 1927; came to America
in 1S49, to Chicago; was married in
1851, and 1852 moved to this coun-
ty where he has ever since resided.
The news of his death was received
here on Friday last with sincere sor-
SOW. No man in our community
was more highly respected. and in
his death we lose a good citizen, a
kind neighbor and a sympathetic
friend. To his bereaved wife and
family host of friends extend their
deepest sympathy.
A CARD.
The family of the deceased desire
to return thanks to their friends for
the great kindness shown them in
their deep at1iiction.