Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-14

UurS, EFl0 70, IN. VI, NOV 20, 1OOCL
Came with his fathers family to
Wisconsin in the 1843, settling in
Potosl township, two and one-half
miles from Hurricane, where he
continuously had his home until the
removal to Lancaster in 1890. He
was married to Miss Maria Morrell,
April 5, 1860 He Immediately took
his bride to reside on the old home
stead, and here two children were
born to them, Henry, now of
Drexel. Mo-, and Abbie. Mrs James
Smith, of this city.
Deceased was the youngest of
eleven children. One sister. Mrs.
Sarah Small, of Merrill, Iowa, lives
to mourn with the widow, son,
daughter and four grand children.
In December, 1861, Mr.. Irish en-
listed in the Civil War. On account
of disability he was discharged in
March of the following year. He
re-enlisted in April 1864, and re-
ceived honorable discharge in De-
Gem Der 1865. In June 1902. Mr.. and
Mrs. Irish went to California for an
extensive visit among relatives and
friends, of whom they had many
scattered over the state. After
some months of pleasurable visiting
and sightseeing together, Mrs. Irish
returned to Lancaster, her husband
remaining to spend a winter in the
land of flowers. He was much
pleased with the climate, there
were many inducements to remain,
and so he continued there, some
times working at his trade, that of
carpenter, and continuously enjoy
ing the pleasant companionships of
the many friends residing there.
He wrote frequently to wife and
children, often abiding to his home
coming. The sudden attack of ILL
ness, and the final summons, which
quickly followed on the evening of
February 18th, has been recounted
in our county papers. The loyal
wife started imme 1iately the first
message was received to go to her
stricken husband. While waiting
for her train at the depot, she re-
ceived the final message. She went
on, but was delayed, on account of
storms, sixteen hours at Dubuque.
The anxiety and grief, and the long
waiting so wore upon her that she
was persuaded that she could go no
further safely. She wired her son
and returned to Lancaster. Henry
arrived here on the 25th, ult. and
Immediately started for Redding,
Cal, to bring the body of his father
home.
Letters received subsequently tell
of Mr.. Irish's apparent, perfect
health up to the time of his last re-
firing. In his usual genial, happy
mood, the jovial manner which won
him friends everywhere, he went to
his room, where he was found next
morning unconscious. He had his
belongings all packed, ready to start
soon on the long deferred home
ward journey. Alas! who knows
about the silent morrow?
The beautiful tributes so touching
lY told of In last weeks published
letter of the last rites at Redd1ng,
must bring great comfort to the
sorrowing family as they arouse in
all who read the keenest app ecia-
ton of these noble hearted, do
unto others" California friends"
The remains arrived in Lancaster
on the noon train Monday and were
conveyed to the home of the daugh-
ter, Mrs. Smith. Tuesday, March
10th, at ten a. m. services we're con-
Quoted in the M. E. church, Rev.
Morgans speaking from Heb. III.
The ladies' of the W. r G. in large
body preceded the flower laden,
flag -draped casket which was borne
by old soldier friends. Following,
with silvered heads and solemn
tread came the veterans of the G..
A. R. Many citizens were in at
tendance and many friends from the
old Boice Creek neighborhood where
the family had so long resided,
came to, sympathize with the family
and pay last tribute to their open
hearted, sunny-tempered neighbor.
and now 'Rache'' Irish sleeps his
last long sleep, in beautiful Hillside
among the brave comrades who
slumber there. Never again will
he join the march to pay the ma
TONS tribute to her honored dead.
Pause we here while memory weeps
Where fallen comrade sleeps.
HallOwed gre ind, most sacred spot,
Tomb of one more patriot;
COmrade of L he days of yOre
Tenting on tie other shore.
sadly each recurring year.
Ge who still are lingering here.
Scatter flowers of sweet perfume
Ger each fallen herO'S tomb
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