Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-26
HANS B. WARNER DEAD.
Chairman Of the State Board OF
Control Expires at
Ellsworth,

Ellsworth, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special1
Hans B. Warner, chairman of the
state board of control and a man who
has been prominent in the Republican
party for many years, died at his home
here at $50 o'clock this morning. Mr..
Warner was taken i'll couple Of days
after his return from the state conven-
ton at Milwaukee. His ailment was in
fiammation of the bowels and the ia
tlgue and excitement Of the convention
aggravated his condition. While there were
hopes that he could survive the attack,
his recovery was considered doubtful
from the time he was stricken. 1ester
day his condition became critical and
this morning death came tC relieve lis
suffering.
Madison, VS., Aug. 1S.-[Special.1-
A dispatch was received at the executive
office shortly BEFORE noon announcing the
death of Hans y. Warner, president of
the state board of control, at his home
at Ellsworth, this morning. Arrange
ments for the fur.eral are not yet made.
Gov. Upham and most of the state Off
Gals will attend The flag at the capt.
toll is hung at half-mast, and the office
of the secretary of state, which he for
merly occupied as chief, and of the board
of control, will be draped in mourning
for thirty days.
Hans B. Warner was born at Gull
brandsdalen, Norway, July u, 1874. He
received common school education
and was by occupation a farmer. In
1919 he emigrateG to the United
States. locating in Dodge county.
In 1855 he removed to Pierce county,
where he resided until his death. He
enlisted in April, 1864, as a private in
Co. G, Thirty seventh regiment, Wiscon-
sin Volunteer infantry. He was wound
ed and captured in front of Petersburg,
Va. July 30 1864, and was held a pris-
Oner of war in Danville and Libby pris-
ons until paroled September l, 1864. He
was then discharged from service on ac-
count of wounds received in battle July
IS. 1860.
He served in various positions of trust,
both local and state. He was clerk of
Pierce county from January, 1869, to
December "a 1877, when he resigned to
assume the duties of secretary of state,
publican in 1877. He was reelected
again in 1879.
After serving two terms as secretary
of state he became a nominee for gov
ernor, the late Jerry Rusk being his
successful opponent. 1t was one Of the
in Wisconsin and Mr. Warner was de-
feated by only few votes. He then
retired to his farm home in Pierce ccun-
ty and kept out of politics for a time.
When Gov. UDham was elected he APP
pointed Mr. Warner member of the
state board of control and later he was
elected president of the board.
While serving as president of the
hoard he made every effort to advance
the cause of the schools.
Ellsworth, Wis, Aug. 21.-Special.]-
The funeral of Hans B. Warner, chair
man of the state board of control, was
held here this afternoon and it was by
far the largest this village ever saw. Mr.
Warner was very popular with the peo-
pie in Northern Wisconsin and friends
came from all the neighboring
cities and towns to pay honor
to his memory. In addition to-
these neighbors there were present
number of men prominent in business
and political circles in the state. Among
these was Gov. Upham, who arrived yes
terday, and a number of other state of
ticers who reached Hudson in a special
car early this morning and who came
down in time for the funeral.
The funeral was conducted by the Ma
sonic order and the services were very
impressive. The lodge from Hudson as
sisted in the exercises.