The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-10-15
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Thursday morning, October 8. Mr..
Stetson had been in falling health
for some years.
The decreased was born IN Westfeld,
N. Y, March II, 1877 He came to
Wisconsin ia 1887 and in 1912 he took
up his residence or the farm where he
lived almost to the time of his death.
In 1916 he was united in marriage to
Miss Eliza Melville. One son was
born to them, Charles Stetson now of
Chicago. In 1852 Mr.. Stetson was
again married, his second union being
with Miss Ellen Maely. Two children
were born to them, Julia, wife of N. E..
Thompson, and Grosvenor A. Stetson
both of Somers.
The death of Mr.. Stetson marks the
passing of one of the best known men
in the county. He was a republican
in politics. He was connected with
the school board for nearly a quarter
of century and was warm friend to
to the cause Of education.
In early life he worked on the Ohio
and Mississippi rivers as pilot and it
was at the end of one of these trips
he came to Chicago from st. Louis,
walking across Illinois from Quincy.
He was present at the dedication of
the M. E. church at Kellogg's Corners
the first organization of its kind in
this section OF the state. While not a
member of any church he was always
active in helping to further the cause.
The funeral services conducted by
Rev. McNary, were held at the home
of his daughter Saturday afternoon.
"A large concourse of friends followed
the remains to their last resting place
in lakewood cemetery.
Wednesday, Sept. Goth, 1908, Miss
Annie Nelson and Mr.. John Fable, of
Racine, were quietly united in maj
riage at the home of Rev. McNary in
Milwaukee. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Fable departed for brief
wedding trip to Madison. The bride
is one of our most popular young ladies'
and the groom one of Racine's most
enterprising young men. Best wishes
are extended. Mr.. and Mrs. Fable
will be at home on College avenue,
| Racine, after Dec. 18th.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the M. E.
church will give "Conundrum" sup
per at Woodmen Hall on Friday eve
ming of this week. All are cordially
invited.
Miss Emma Grimshaw of Racine
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ozanne the past week.
Mrs. John York who has been very
i'll with pleurisy is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Tinker and Mrs.
Rachel Care of Chicago were guests
of Miss Alice Strong during the past
week.
Mrs. Moore of Michigan is the guest
Of her sister Mrs. ]. w. Rhodes.
Miss Gretchen Rickerman Of Racine
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Myron A. Gould the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bishop are visi-
ting with their daughter Mrs. Elmer
Cooper at Sycamore I'll.
Mrs. and Mrs. James H. Bullamore
spent Sunday with friends at Win
throp Harbor.
Mrs. A. Stockham and little son and
Miss Mcintosh visited among friends
here over Sunday. They departed for
Yorkville Monday morning where Rev.
Stockham is pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bailey spent Sum
day in Waukegan.
Mrs. Jacob Schaeffer and children
departed for Mason City, Iowa, We'd
nesday where they will visit among
friends and relatives.
Mr.. Elliott Cook and family are mo-
wing to Kenosha where they will make
their future home.
One of the most pleasant events of
the season occurred in Somers on
Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, when Mr..
and Mrs. e. G. Ozanne celebrated
their wooden wedding, this being tae
fifth anniversary of their marriage,
when over fifty of their friends and
relatives from far and near assembled
to do honor to the occasion. The even
ing was very pleasantly spent, old
time friends meeting each other again
and others forming new acquaintances.
The display of flowers was lastly ar
ranged and occupied conspicuous
places throughout the home. Later in
the evening refreshment we're served.
After this the unsteady inclined re-
paired to the parlor, where G. G.
Tinker, of Chicago, seated himself at
the piano and sang two solos which
were well received. A solo by Miss
Lulu Rhodes and instrumental music
by Miss Mabelle Cook we're followed by
a duet by Mr.. and Mrs. John Care, of
Racine. Singing continued until mid
might when the party finally broke up.
The evenings entertainment by the
host and hostess was very much ap-
preciated. They appeared to be as happy
and contented as they we're on that
Ieventful day just five years ago, wher
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