Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
THE GRIM REAPER.
John Brooks and Mrs. william Black
Among Those CaIled-Other Deaths.

Among Those CaNed-Other Deaths
Awell-known pioneer of Watertown,
john Brooks, was called TO his heav-
enly home Monday evening, his death
occurring at the family residence, 209
North Montgomery street, at the age
of IS years. Mr.. Brooks was born at
Mount Rath, Queens county, Ireland,
and emigrated to this country when a
lad Later he returned to his native
land and was married; in 1S47 he
again crossed the ocean and became a
citizen of New York. Eight years
later he took up his permanent resi-
dence in this city and became en-
ployed by the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul company in its railway shops,
which occupation he followed for
long term of years. Mr.. Brooks was
highly respected in the community,
and possessed a record Of integrity
and uprightness well worthy of emu
latiOn. He was quiet and reserved,
followed strictly the teachings of his
religion, was good and kind in his
home life, and at perfect peace with
all To mourn his death are left his
widow and the following children:
Rev. Henry, John, James and Annie
on. Basil, Sisters of Charity, of Chi
cago; Thomas, Mary and Lizzie, of
this city. The funeral occurs to-mor-
row morning from ST. Bernard's
church.
Mrs. William Black, resident of
this city since 1858, died at her home,
Ill North Warren street, early Mon
day morning, after three years of pa
tient suffering. She was born in the
County Armagh, Ireland, May y,
1927, being therefore in the list year
Of her age. In 1S47 Mrs. Black was
married and in 1851 came to New
York with her husband, residing there
two years, when she took up her per-
manent residence here. Her husband.
two sons and three daughters survive,
the children being Henry A. Black
of Rutland; Mrs. Byron Wilbur, of
Madison; Mrs. George King, of Chip
pewa Falls; Mrs. Mary Hotfer and
William j. Black, of this city. The de
ceased was woman Of true worth and
excellent qualities, and possessed the
esteem and friendship of a large ac-
quaintance. Her demise is generally
regretted. The funeral services will
be held at the family residence this
afternoon at o'clock and the body
laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
Juliana. wife of Adam C. F. Schulz,
died on October at the home of her
daughter, Mrs F. w. A. Notz. aged
Is years. Her disease was infamma-
tion of the bowels. Mrs. Schulz was
born in Germany and came to this
country with her husband in 1854,
making her home first in New York
City for year and then removing to
Milwaukee. Ten years later she came
here and her husband opened up a
drug store. Mrs. Schulz's career as a
dutiful, loving wife and devoted parent
extended over a period of ffty-six
years, during which time nine children
were born to her, three of whom
Mrs. Notz and Louis Schulz, of this
city, and DR.. Ferdinand Schulz, of
Milwaukee-are living. She is also
survived by her venerable husband.
Saturday afternoon the funeral was
held from ST. Marks Lutheran church,
Rev. j. II. Brockmann officiating. It
was very largely attended.
Mrs. George Reason, of 213 Mont
gomery street, died at an early hour
Friday morning, of apoplexy, aged "A
years. Her husband, two daughters
and two sons are left to mourn the loss
of a devoted wife and affectionate
mother. Mrs. Reason had been afflicted
with disease for long time, but had
borne her sufferings with Christian
fortitude that was characteristic of her
nature. She was a native of England
and was married there in 1879 after
which she came to this country and
settled in Watertown. She was d good
neighbOr and friend, and her untime-
ly death is sincerely mourned by all
who knew her. Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock Mrs. Reasons funeral was
held, services being conducted in St.
Paul's Episcopal church by the rector,
Rev. H. S. Foster, and the interment
taking place at Oak Hill cemetery.
News has reached here of the death
at Glenco, Mimi, on October 3 last, of
Francis Blake, a former well-known
resident of this city. He came here
in the early days from Ireland, where
he was born in 1909. Since his wife
died several years ago the deceased
had resided with his daughter, Mrs
Rose Freeman, at Glenco.
The funeral of G. A. Noyes, the
well-known insurance agent, was held
from the Hotel Daub Thursday morning
last and the remains taken to Lake
Geneva, the former home of the de-
ceased, on the 9:18 train. Members
Of the 0. u. Pease post, G. a. r., es-
corted the cortege to the St. Paul
depot.
Mrs. Henry Groth, aged 81 years,
died Friday morning at her home on
the West road, after an illness of two
weeks Her husband, one son and
three daughters survive. The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon.