Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
OBITUARY..

Matthew Casey departed this life last
Wednesday evening at his residence,
115 Warren street, of rheumatism of
the heart, from which he had suffered
ten weeks. Born in the County Sligo,
Ireland, in January, 1921, Mr.. Casey
was therefore in his Nth year. He
came to this country in 1912, locating
in Massachusetts, and residing there
two years, after which he came to
Wisconsin and purchased tract of
land two miles west of this city, on
what is now the West road. Through
that diligent perseverance known only
to the early pioneer, Mr.. Casey con-
verJed this piece of romantic wilder
ness into one of the most fertile farms
of the vicinity, enduring meanwhile,
of course, the hardships and privations
inflicted upon all who attempted like
undertakings. On the same place he
continued to reside for fifty-one years,
moving into the city in 1895. Mr..
Casey was man of large acquaint-
ance hereabouts, and by all he COM
manded the highest respect and re-
gard. Honesty of purpose, fidelity to
duty and loyalty to his friends were
his chief characteristics. He endeav-
ored to live his life correctly and in
the fear of his Creator, and that he
succeeded in a large measure can be
truthfully attested Mr.. Casey is sur
vived by his widow and the following
children: John, of Ogden, Utah;
Rodger. Of Chicago; Matthew and Ed
ward, of Madison; Dominic, of Shields;
Michael and Miss Tessie, Mrs. Mic
Murphy and Mrs. Mel Boyle, of this
city. The funeral Saturday morning
at St. Demands church was largely
attended. Interment was in the church
cemetery.
One of the earliest settlers of the
town of Watertown, Frederick Switz-
ky, died Saturday afternoon at the
advanced age of 90 years. He was
native of Germany and came here in
1914, pre-empting tract of land
directly south of the city and engag-
ing in farming. Later he conducted a
tavern and through the intercourse
Ghus obtained became extensively
known. His death occurred at the
home of his son-in-law, F. Lehman,
on the Switzky road, which highway
was named after him. In 1872 Mr.
SwitzGy removed to Madison and re-
manned there until about two years
ago, when he returned here to end his
days on the Old farm. Yesterday morn
ing his funeral was held and the body
taken to Madison for interment.
Mrs. Mary Meier, a pioneer settler
of this city, died Saturday morning at
her home, 925 Cleveland street, aged
80 years. Deceased was the relict of
John Meier and settled here with her
husband a half-century ago. She was
born in Germany, emigrating to the
United States at the age of 80. One
son, William Meier, with whom the
deceased made her home, and one
daughter, Mrs. Charles Wright, of
Milwaukee, survive. The funeral oc-
Cured Monday afternoon.
Theodore Hagedorn, son of Mrs
Sophia Hagedorn, died Thursday
evening at the family home 100
College street, aged 10 years. He had
suffered for nearly year and half
with consumption. Mr.. Hagedorn
was a young man of congenial, affable
manners and had many friends who
regret his early demise. He was at
one time in the employ of Wegemann &
Strauss. His funeral was held Sunday
and the remains inferred at Lake
Mills
On Wednesday last Mrs. John Nc
Guire, of Redwood, died of paralysis
at st. Mary's hospital, Milwaukee,
aged % years. She is survived by her
husband and four small children. The
body arrived here Thursday and was
in ST. Bernard's GENE terry.
Miss Annie O'Neil, of 1900 Third
street, died Wednesday last. of lung
trouble, aged 30 years. She was
daughter of Mrs. Mary O'Neil and
young lady highly esteemed by her
friends. The funeral occurred from
st. Bernard'S church Friday mOrninp.