Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-08
The Death Record.

Andrew Mullen, who was formerly
a well-known merchant of Milwau-
! kee, and who will be remembered
by our old citizens, as he lived here
short time on first coming to the
state, died at his home in Los Ange-
les, Cal, Saturday morning. We re-
produce from The Milwaukee Sentinel
the following short sketch of his life:
''Mr. Mullen was born in Ireland in
1887, and he came to America with
his parents when still boy. After
moving to Milwaukee in the early
sos, he secured a position as book
keeper with w. S. Wells & Co.,
resigning two years later to embark
in the clothing business for himself
the firm name being Mullen, Tancre
q Co. Mr.. Tancre died soon after,
and the business was continued by
Mr.. Mullen and his two brothers,
James and Michael. In 1872, afte.
conducting successful retail business
up to that time at 3S4 East Water
street, Mr.. Mullen removed to Chica-
go, where he became interested in a
wholesale clothing concern. The
business prospered, and Mr.. Mullen
amassed fortune. On account of
poor health he sold ont his interest in
the Chicago house in 1890 to his
partners, Messrs. Mullen and Catlin,
the former being his brother James,
and moved to Los Angeles, where he
bought an interest in a wholesale
clothing house, Mr. Mullen was
a thoroughly Christian gentleman,
and was highly esteemed for his many
acts of charity and other good works.
He was the uncle of James and An
drew Mullen, of the town of Water
town, anl Mrs. NJ. Higgins and Mrs
f. H. Bertram, of this city.
William Schaeffer, a native of
Oldenburg, Germany, died at his resi-
dence, 712 Sixth street, on Thursday
morning. He came here about two
years ago that his children might
have the benefit of a thorough Amer
lean education and enjoy the privi-
leges of our free system of govern
ment. Mr.. Schaeffer had been an
extensive traveller, and had devoted
much of his time to the study of
scientific subjects. He made many
friends during his short residence in
the city. The deceased is survived
by his wife and three children. The
funeral took place from the family
residence sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock, and the remains were placed
in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas Laffey died at her
home in the town of Clyman last Sat-
urday, at the age of 81 years. She
was born in Ireland, and came to Wis
cOnsin while it was yet a territory,
and made her home in Clyman, where
she had continued to live ever since.
She is survived by four children, Mich
ael, of Milwaukee. John and James,
and Mrs. John Dolan, of Clyman.
The funeral services were held at Holy
Assumption church, in Clyman, and the
remains were inferred in the cemetery
there.
News has reached this city of the
death of Mrs. Frank Struck, daughter
of the late Gustav Werlich. which
occurred in Chicago last Friday. She
was % years of age, and is survived
by her husband and two children.
Oscar Vogel died at the home of
his par nts, 924 North Fourth street,
Thursday morning. He was 20 years
of age. Funeral Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock at St. Johns Lutheran
church.
Frederick W. Vergenz, who settled
in the town of Watertown in 1852,
died at his home in Juneau last We'd
nesday. The remains were buried
in the town of Watertown last Thurs
day.
The 9-y r old daughter of Guido
Wiggenho. IS Milwaukee, who died
in Milwaukee last Friday, was buried
here Saturday afternoon.