River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
DIED.
BARe.--In the city of River Falls, March
Is, 1896, of paralysis, Edward p. Barg
in the Seth wear OF his age.


In the S6th year OF his age.
MIR. Barg had been sufferirg from a
slight attack of this disease consequent
upon a gradual pressure upon the brain
by an abscess for q number OF weeks pre-
vious to his death. At times he COM
planned OF very severe pain In the head,
but he seemed to improve under medical
treatment, the symptoms did not appear
to be alarming, and it was believed his
strong constitution, kept unimpaired by
correct habits of living would conquer
the trouble and reestablish his health.
But Sunday hemorrhage on the brain
from compression induced complete par
alysls and an unconscious state from
which he never rallied.
Eddie Barg, as he was Familiarity
known by his acquaintance, was born in
the town of Martell, Pierce county, May
4, 1860; consequently he was not yet 3
years old, at the time of his death.
In 1884 IL. p. Barg and his brother
Oluff engaged in the mercantile business
in New Cenierville, but removed to River
Falls in lse, AID the two brothers asso-
ciated with them Curtis johnson and
under the firm name of Barg Brothers &
Johnson engaged in buying grain and
other farm commodities. Soon the bust
ness was extended by placing feed and
grinding plant in their elevator. They
also established an office on Main street
for the facilities of their grain and milling
business, to which was added besides
the sale of feed and flour, all kinds OF
garden and field seeds. Their business
was still further enlarged a few years ago
by an engagement to deal in the various
kinds OF agricultural implements and
machinery.
n I'd Do, ~ IN
the highest esteem bv all who came
in contact with him both in business
and social relations. Correct in habits,
genial and gentlemanly in manner,
prompt in attention TO business,
strict in integrity, no word of un-
kindness or adverse criticism was ever
spoken against the conduct of this just
man. And SO il was no empty compli-
ment to his merits, but reverence to
his memory that every business house
in this city was closed at the hour OF
his funeral and the entire community
paid tribute to his worth.
The funeral was held at the Luth.
eran church Wednesday afternoon,
the services being under the direction
of Rev. N. l.. Bloomholm of Hudson
and Rev. Mcintosh of this city. The
members of the association of Modern
Woodmen, of which Mr.. Barg was 9
member, attended the services in {
body, and the large attendance of ac
quaintanc and friends at the obse
quies was an evidence of the univer
sal regret at the sad death of this goot
| man, stricken down In the prime o.
life, with his work just in hand, an(
an expression of the respect in which
he was held. The floral displaysin th,
| church were profuse and beautiful
| the Woodmen furnishing presenta
ton of roses OF exquisite taste as ;
| tribute of affection to their deceased
| brother. Flowers In abundance
were contributed also by the thought
| full sym pathy of neighbors.
| Mr.. Barg was serving his secont
| term as an alderman In the Cat.
| Council, an added evidence of til
| confidence of his neighbors.
In 1883 e. =. Barg married Mis-
| Nettie Mattison, of Gilman. Tn
wife, with two sons, aged III and 9, to
| gether with his father, mother, tw'
brothers and six sisters survive him.
Resolutions of Respect and Sympathy,
A special meeting of the Common
Council of the city of River Falls wa
held on the 10Th day of March, 1896.
Mayor Ballard arose and communi
Gated to the council the sad tidings o
the death of Alderman Barg, mem
Der of this council, whereupon tn
council passed the following resolu
| ton:
mysterious Providence having remove
| from us our esteemed fellow officer 4. Z. Bars
| Alderman Of the Third ward of this city, Will
/ yet in the prime of life, and with APPARENT
| the prospect of a long life of usefulness befor
him, leaving a widow and two young children
| RESOLVED That this Council have ever found
\ in our departed friend, faithfnl officer OF Tn
4 city. a courteous co-laborer in our work and
| considerate companion and il is with deep sol
| row that we learn OF his sudden death
| That we tender TO the widow and family G
| the deceased and to his many friends the sympa
| thy of this Council in the sad bereavement
| which has removed from them kind husban
and loving and devoted parent.
| That this resolution be placed upon on
records and copy be transmitted to the tamil
| of the deceased and also that the same be pub
| lished in the official paper of the city.
That as a further token of our respect for tn
| memory of the deceased the Council do nov
| adjourn.
At a special meeting of Cascad
Camp No. Cpl, NJ. W. A., held Wed
nesday, March Is, '96, the COMMITTEE,
adopted the following resolutions:
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased Almighty God. il
| His divine providence, to remove from on
midst by death our beloved Neighbor, Edwar,
| +. Barg, and
WHEREAS, In the death OF Neighbor Bar
our Camp has lost one of its most highly es
| teemed members, and our City one of its mos
| upright and respected citizens, therefore be it
| Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowin,
\ family our warmest sympathy, and the assur
ance that his memory VIII be lovingly cher
| ished by us ard his example stand forth {
guide us on, and
| Resolved, That in token of esteem for on
| departed Neighbor the charter and symbols o
| the Camp be draped in mourning for periO'
| of thirty days, and
| Resolved, That cOries OF these resolutions b.
| sent TO the bereaved family and a copy sprea'
| upon the minutes Of the Camp and be published
| in our local paper.
o. w. NEwCoMB,l
+. A. CHAPMAN, SCom
GEO. DODGE,