Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-10-26
THE DEATH ROLL.
John l.. Mclaughlin, Mrs. Julia c. Faulds,
Mrs. Dora King, Lenore Johnson.

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John L. Mclaughlin, aged 81 years
and resident of Grand Rapids for
| fourteen years. passed away at the
home of his son John r. Mclaughlin
last Sunday afternoon at l O'Clock. He
had been feeble and in poor health for
more than year back. Several weeks
ago he fell down stairs and broke his
hip. This misfortune doubtless
hurried the end.
John L. Mclaughlin was born at
Glengary, Canada, on the 9th day of
May, 1872. He was married to Miss
Isabelle Lynch in 1887 and abo 1t six
years later the couple settled in Min
neSOta. They remained in that state
until 1885 when they came to this
city, which has since been their home.
Mrs. Mclaughlin preceded her
husband in death eight years ago,
January, 1891.
Four sons and two daughters are
left to mourn, viz: John r. OF Grand
Rapids, T. w. of Idaho, Alex of Fari-
bault, Minnesota Chas. of Colorado;
Mrs. Ellen REVERE of Birds Island,
Mimi, and Miss Katie, who resides
with her brother John in Grand
Rapids. John r. Mclaughlin was at
work in Sawyer county at the time of
his fathers death, but arrived home
Monday.
Funeral services were held at the
Catholic church Wednesday forenoon.
MRS. JULIA c. FAULDs.
After a short illness with inflamma-
ton of the bowels, Mrs. Julia G.
Faulds Of Centralia passed from all
earthly troubles to rest and peace
beyond, on Thursday afternoon Of last
week. Mrs. FauldS accompanied her
husband to the twin cities about six
| teen months ago, he having been
employed for short time as foreman
| in the REPORTER job rooms. Mrs.
Faulds was born in Buffalo City, Wis,
thirty-twO years ago and during her
brief residence here was respected as a
| bright woman of many virtues. whose
sweet and patient disposition was
overburdened with great sorrows.
She is survived by four children, three
daughters and one son, the oldest nine
years of age and the youngest two
years old. These little folks have
been taken to the home of relative
to be cared for. Two sisters are also
left to mourn. Mrs. Martin Orth of
Alma, and Mrs. Peter Bentener OF
Winona.
The remains were taken to Alma
last Friday for interment.
MRS. DORA KING.
Mrs. Dora King, aged y years,
mother of Julius King, of Grand
Rapids, Benjamin King OF Milwau-
kee, and Mrs. Cypress of Grand
Rapids, died on Thursday Of last
week after an illness of two weeks in
bed with bowel trouble. Mrs. King
was born in Germany. She lived for a
time in New Jersey, later in Jackson
vile, Illinois. and thence located in
Stevens Point where she was
separated from her husband by his
death. About three years ago Mrs
King came from Stevens Point to
Grand Rapids and made her home
with her son Julius, where she resided
nntil death. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Van Rossmalen at
the Catholic church Saturday fore
noon. The deep sympathy of this
community is extended to the be-
reavad children.
LENORE JOHNSON.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels johnson, Grand
Rapids, have the sympathy OF the
community in the loss of their three
months old baby who died Wednesday
October 18th of stomach trouble.
weeks and could not retain it's food.
The funeral service took place Friday
afternoon from the house Rev. B. J.
H. Shaw officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson take this means of express
ing their heartfelt thanks to neigh
bors and friends for favors shown
tban d,,ripU i1lnaSS and h,1ria1