Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
THE DEATH ROLL.
Several Old Residents are Called-Mrs.
Margaret Whyte, William
Hawley and Others.
" z O'clock Monday mnrni

At z o'clock Monday morning the
spirit of Mrs. Margaret Whyte took
it's flight to the other world Her
death was fastened by an accident she
sustained some three months previous
in the fracture of her thigh, it being
impossible for the bone to knit in
person of her advanced years. The
deceased was the relict of David
Whyte and had lived here for the past
forty-three years. She was born in
Scotland eighty-two years ago and in
1854 emigrated with her husband to
the United States, settling here. Mrs.
Whyte was a typical product of the
sturdy Scottish race, being person
of strong character, firm convictions
and honesty of purpose. She ever
lived in the fear Of God, and her en-
tire being partook of Christian purity
and was interested in the spreading of
scriptural teachings. The Congrega-
tional church of this city had no more
steadfast nor reverent member. Mrs.
Whyte was a true friend and kind
neighbor, a good and loving wife and
parent. She is survived by two sons,
DR.. William f. Whyte, of this city,
with whom she had made her home
since her husbands DEATH and David
G.. Whyte, of La Crosse. The funeral
services were held at 10 o'clock this
morning at the residence, SOP Second
street, and the interment was at Oak
Hill cemetery. Rev. j. NJ. Campbell,
Of Lombard, ILL.,, the deceased's former
pastor, and Rev. g. G.. Weiss conduct
ed the services.
In few short years hardly rem
nant will be left of the early pioneers
who came to civilize this beautiful and
fertile region. The subject of this
sketch came to Watertown when it
was principally occupied by the red
man Of the forest. White settlers
were scarce, and habitations few and
far between. William Hawley was
one Of the early corners, and by his
honest, sturdy nature, soon won the
confidence and goodwill of the from
tiersmen who preceded him hither.
Mr.. Hawley was born in the County
Derry, Ireland, and left for the United
States il 1912 his first stopping place
being Rochester, New York. In 1874
he came to Watertown. and has since
made this city his home. Mr. Hawley
was continuously employed by the St.
Paul Railway company for about
thirty-five years, and was much es-
teemed by the company's officers for
his quiet disposition and strict atten-
ton to the duties of his position. Mr..
Hawley died at his late residence. 514
West Main street, Saturday, July 3,
and his funeral was held from thence
to ST. Bernard's church yesterday
morning at o'clock. His wife and
one daughter, Miss Laura E., survive
him.
Captain Edward Florada, one of the
most prominent mining men of the
Northwest, died at his home in Duluth
Mimi, June 26, aged 81 years. He
was native of Milwaukee and fought
in the rebellion as a member of a
Wisconsin regiment. Captain FlOrada
was known to many people in Water
town, having been wont to visit here
several years ago. He was a close
friend of our former townsman, A j.
Carlin, the two gentlemen having
been associated together as manager
and assistant manager, respectively,
of the Oliver Mining company.
Mrs. Ludwig Mielenz died at her
home, 516 Madison street, Monday
morning, aged y years. She was
born in Germany and in 1917 came to
the United States with her husband,
locating on farm in Emmett There
she continued to reside until her re-
moval to the city three years ago.
She is survived by her husband, three
sons and four daughters.
Henry Funk, a well-known farmer
of the town of Milford, died Monday,
aged SO years. Deceased was form
er resident of this city and enjoyed
the respect and confidence of a large
acquaintanceship. His wife and three
children are left to mourn his death
The funeral was held this forenoon
and the remains inferred in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Miss Anna Kruger died on the
afternoon of June 80 at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Amelia Kruger, 316
Madison street, of quick consumption.
Her age was % years. Deceased had
large circle of friends and was popu-
lar with all. The funeral occurred
Sunday afternoon from ST. Johns
Lutheran church.
Gustav Barthmann, son-in-law of
our resident, Mrs. Louise Meyer, died
at his home in Chicago Thursday last,
aged about Sc years. His wife and
seven children survive him.
F. Barths, an old resident of the
town of Emmett, died Saturday at the
age of 80 years. The funeral was
| held from ST. Marks Lutheran church
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Harriet n. Parker died at her
home in Lockport, n. Y, July f. She
was a sister of Mrs Daniel Hall.
Children for Adoption.