Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-22
THE CURTAINS ARE DRAWN
HOMES THAT ARE 8EREAVED THIS WEEK
Mrs. Caroline Whitrock, Mrs. Frank StahI.
Mrs. R. Huyck and Howard Boorman
Pass Into That State Called Death.

Abroad, the sword and sickness be-
| reaveth, at home there is death. Again
a sad duty befalls this scribe, that of
mentioning the deep sorrow that has
entered several homes in this commun-
ity with the loss of mother and son
the gems OF the fireside upon whom we
set immeasurable value. Words may
not bring great comfort to the relatives
and friends who are left with bleeding
hearts in these dark hours of sadness,
yet it may not be amios for us to quote
here that "Christian faith should enable
us to consider every bereavement as a
step to perfection; that when stripped
of all worldly goods we may be invested
with those more exalted and lasting
honours which await the faithful dis
ciple of Christ"
MRS. CAROLINE WHlTROCK
Mrs. Caroline Whitrock of the town
of Grand Rapids, who has been more
or less of an invalid for the past eighteen
years from the result of stroke of
paralysis, died Wednesday evening,
September II, 1898. The past five
years she has been confined to the
house and the last year to her bed.
She became perfectly helpless and sew
eral weeks before she died she lost her
power of speech.
Mrs. Whitrock was born in Hanover,
Germany, on the second day of March,
80
of age when she died. She was married
to VIM. Whitrock in Sidney, Australia,
when quite young ana together thev
came to this country in 1862 and settled
upon some land in the town of Grand
Rapids, where they continued to reside
until now. They raised a family of
ten children, six of whom are living
and were present at the obsequies.
They are one daughter, Mrs. L Myers
of the town of Grand Rapids, and five
sons, William and Max Whitrock of
Centralia, Henry of the town of Seneca,
Albert of the town Of Sigel and Charley
in South Centralia.
Mrs Whitrock was always a hard
working woman, devoted to her children
and well thought of by all those who
enjoyed her acquaintance. The funeral
service took place at the Lutheran
church IN the town OF Grand Rapids,
Rev. F. A. Krusche officiating. A
large number of her friends and neigh
bOrs were present to pay their respects
to one whom they had learned to love.
MRS. FRANK STAHL.
On Sunday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
Mrs. Frank Stahl, wife of a prominent
resident here and one If the true, faith
full mothers in our communi ity, died of
humorous cancer at her home in Gran d
Rapids. She had been troubled with
this malignant growth for fully two years
although its harmful effects did not be-
come noticeable until fourteen months
back. during which period she has been
a constant INVALID.
Mrs. Bertha Casper Stahl was born at
St. Nazianz, Manltowoc county, Wis
consin, on the 9th day of April, 1856,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
Casper. She was therefore few
months older than fOrty-tTo years Of
age at the time of her death. Her father
preceded her to that immortal home
seven years ago, passing away at the
ripe age of eighty-four years. Mrs.
womanhood at St. Nazianz, remaining
with her parents until she was married
to Frank Stahl on October 18th, 1880.
Mr.. Stahl was at that time living in the
town of Marshfield, Wood county. and
his bride entered her new home there.
In those happy days Mr.. Stahl had been
school teacher at Steinthal, a short
distance from st. Nazianz. 1t was then
that Frank boarded in the miller's home
at the latter place, for Mr.. Casper was
miller by trade, and learned to admire
the Miss Casper for her many rare quail
tiles; the ties Of friendship thus formed
continued to grow stronger until ce-
mented by the bonds Of matrimony on
the date already stated. In November,
1886, Mr.. Stahl was elected to the office
Of county sheriff on the democratic
ticket. Early in the year 1887 he moved
| his family into the sherltf's residence at
| the courthouse, Grand Rapids, and
since that time Mrs. Stahl has been
known to our people and regarded with
affection by her associates in society and
IN the church as quiet, sincere woman.
During late years Mr.. Stahl met with
unfortunate reverses in the business
world, but the intrepid, courageous and
patient wife ever stood with calmness
at his side, his chief encouragement and
nsolatiOn-woman's Constancy and
resignation making the hours brighter
until success came again.
One year ago Mrs. Stahl was taken to
the st. Joseph hospital in Milwaukee,
where she underwent surgical opera
ton for cancer and remained two
months. The operation resulted in
benefit and for six months she gained
in health and strength. Last April the
old trouble returned and a steady de-
cline was apparent until life's candle
light vanished and with the darkness
came relief from pain. The husband
has watched unremittlngly at the bed
side throughout the long months and
now is bowed with sorrow. Medical
attentions were not stinted, eminent
physicians from all parts OF the state
were called in consultation at different
times yet all human skill was powerless
Though very low the last week of her
illness, Mrs. Stahl remained conscious
to the end.
Mrs. StahI was life member of the
Catholic church and u devoted partici-
pant IN religious work of the Altar
society. Of her family there remains a
husband and seven children, six girls
and one boy, the oldest child being IS
years of age and the youngest years.
Funeral services were held at the
Catholic church Wednesday morning at
10 O'Clock, conducted by Rev. Van
Rossmalen. Among relatives from away
in attendance at the sad rites were
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stahl and Richard
Christel of st. NazianZ; Martin burst
of Marshtield. JOSpDh CasDpr of Stein