Mower County transcript., 1903-12-23
DIED
UTZINGER,


At his residence in Racine, Dec.
10, a1903, of old age, Peter Utzinger,
aged rs years. He had been in poor
health for about yoar and died in his
barn suddenly without warning. He
was born in Bavaria, Germany, Nov.
rs, 1927, and emigrated to New Y ork in
1889. He was married there to Miss
Caroline Burkhardt, April 30, 1854. In
1855, they moved to Rlpon, Wis, aud in
1852 came to to the town of Racine,
Mower county; where their home has
since been. lie was converted and
united with the Evangelical church in
Ripon, Wis, and continued faithful,
consistent member Of that church until
lis death. lie was known by all as an
upright, conscientious citizen whose
influence was excellent in the commun-
lty. Funeral services,mswere Hheld. .s.Dec.
II, at the ""Racine Evangelical church,
Rev. F. II. Draeger, assisted by Revs.
l'eetham and Allen of Racine and A.
II. ttzinger of Blue Earth, officiating
The invalid widow and four children
survive: Silas H. Utzinger, Mrs. Chris
Schwartz and Misses Louisa ;and Anna
| tZinger, alls of Racine. Deceased
leaves two surviving sisters and 1.-TWO
brothers in Germany. -
SSBAGLEY.s
At her home in Cedro Woolley.
WasE., Dec. II, 1903. of pneumonia,
after loss than a week of illness, Mrs.
Rachel Bagley, wife of Henry BagIey
aged 59.years. .-lShe was the daughter
OF Thomas Richardson aud:,was born
at Moulton, county Of York, England,
Nov. Is, 1914. She came with the fam
lily to this country:.in 1877, settling in
New York. In 1855 Ithey scame west
settling in sUdolpho, Mower county.
They were one of the pioneer families
OF the county. In 1862, she was married
to Richard Green. He soon: afterAen-
listed and was killed in the battle of
Nashville, Tenn. One son Twas was
born to them. He died att the age of
IS. Deceased was married Nov. IS
1867, to Henry tBagleyi.i Udolpho.
They lived in theltown until October.
1902, when they went to Washington to
reside on account of her health. De-
ceased was converted when child and
was always a faithful worker n the
church. She united with the N. r., church
nearly SO years ago. The husband and
two sons, Robert and William, survive.
The remains were brought to Bloom.
ing Prairie where funeral services were
held in the M. +. church, Friday. Rev.
}. II. Carter of Cedro Wooley, her mas.
tor, officiating. The husband and two
sons were present. Interment in the
Udolpho cemetery. t.: .:.r
wATK1Ns:' u. 3:.:s %.~t.>
AT the residence of her son. John r.
Watkins, near the Flax Fibre Works.
Dec. l6, 1903, of old age, Mrs. Lydia a.
Watkins, aged 73 years: She was born
IN Tiga county, N. Y. March 18, 1880,
and grew up and was married there to
Ephrain G. Watkins. The family sub
sequently came west to Iowa and the
husband died at Alden, Iowa, about
eight years ago. The mother has made
her home since with her son, who came
TO tnls county the same year: She
was converted as the age Of II and
never lost her faith in the Gospel. She
was greatly respected by all who knew
ner. rive children survive: Mrs.
Isaac Benham of Alden, Iowa; Mrs.
mary a. Robinson, Burdette, Iowa;
MRS: M Ella Veldeer of Iowa, VIM. D. IS.
Watkins OF Dumont, Iowa, ana John
n. or Austin township. Funeral seryi-
ces, conducted 10y. Rec. sC. D. Belden,
were held a. IN 1 the Oak wood chapel satur,,
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