Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-13
PASSING OF PIONEERS.
JOSEPH sNoDGRAss.

In the death of Joseph Snodgrass
which occurred OF the home of his son
James A. Snodgrass in this city, lsst
Saturday morning, one of the early pio
neers of Vernon county, and a uniauf
character, has passed from view. Few
men Were better known in their vigor,
GUS days than this good soal He was q
man of the most generous impulses. a
rough exterior but heart as tender and
responsive to the wants and sorrows of
humanity as that of child; a friend
who never betrayed confidence either
| personally, in business or politics He
was an intensely loyal man. both to his
country and community The genial
ntaure, humorous spirit and good deeds
| of Uncle 10 Snodgrass are cherished hy
his many acquaintances; his faults, such
as they were, are forever buried with
his mortal remains. Mr.. Snodoraas was
born in Ohio, 70 years ago coming TO
this county with his good wife. in 1851,
settling in the then almost unbroken
wilderness of Salem Ridge, hewing out a
home, then moving TO Viroqua, where he
conducted for many years a meat mar
ket and bought stock. Here he reared
a large family, now all passed away ex-
cspt Rev. Thos. j., James A and Johu.
The first wife died dozen yes rs since.
and he remarked later. MI. SnodRrass
had been in feeble health fe- two or
three years, most of this period having
been passed at the home OF his son
James in this city, where his every need
and care was provided A brief service
was held Monday morning. conducted
by the pioneer friend of tho deceased,
Rev. G. W. Nuzum, who spoke of the
rugged character and generous deeds of
his old neighbor, paying a tribute that
was true and characteristic. In black
casket covered with the American flag.
bearing the Grand Army insignia, old
and young friends shed tears as they
took a last look at the familiar features
of tho brave soldier and upright man
who had for more than fifty years moved
among his fellows of this community
Funeral services were conducted later
at Salem chucch, by Rev. c. E. Buffers.
where large congregation assembled,
and the remains were laid to rest by the
side of his wife and children who have
passed to the great beyond
ALFRED PRocToR was born in Derry N. II.
January 0. 1913, died at his home Friday
April /. When young man he moved to
Massachusetts,, where he married Mary
bOluettb ana iiNeO Tor many years in the
vicinity of Boston, aud ia 1862 came to Red
Mound, Vernon county, with his children.
Three years after he came west his wife died
and In 1865 he married Mrs Mary A Wood
mansee OF Lansing, Iowa, who died some
three years ago. Until 1900 he lived on his
farm where be was prosperous ami beloved
oy his neighDors, and at differeEt times held
local offices as trusts given by his friends
In 1900 he sold his farm and moved to Viroqua
where his last years were quietly and
pleasantly spent among his children. HIS
were glad for the privilege Of having him
with them in these later years. After brief
illness with pneLmo1ia he fell asleep without
struggle on Friday, April /. Mr.. Pro ,tcr
was tender and devoted husband and
father and gooc christian man all his life
Ills step was quick and his mind alert TO the
day OF his death. He was old and fun OF
years and one Of Vernon cOunty's choice
citizens, honorable public spirited, genial
and kiud to friends and neigh bors Six
children survive him, Mrs. Addie Bellows
and Emms OF OF this city, Myron OF Chicago,
Mrs. Boise OF Lacrosse and George and James
Of kalisDel, Montana. Funeral se-y ices we're
held at the home Tuesday morning by Rev.
John A. Stemen AID Rev. William Hanghton.
The interment was at Retreat and In the
family lot.
The. family ard his many friends are
grateful that God has spared this tall
straight, alert apd faithful father for 80
many years, and many will always be nObler
and better for knowing blm. He sleeps we y.
LAS.