Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-09-23
Johnson Creek.

Johnson Greek, Sept. %, 1916
George Lane was born in England.
March 18th, 1882. and came from
there tc this country when four years
of age with his parents, who settled
in Jefferson county. state of New
York. He came to Wisconsin in 1916
and followed the occupation uf
farming. enduring the hardships and
prlvations of the early pioneers. He
enlisted as a soldier in the Goth regi-
ment Wisconsin Volunteers during the
Civil war in August, 1852, was trans
ferred to che 10th Wisconsin regiment
soon after enlistment and was dis
charged May 1st, 1863, for disability.
occasioned by wound which he
received at the battle Of Murfres-
borough and following sickness.
November 30th, 1867. he. was united
in marriage with Mary E. Nutting, uf
Pennington, Wis.,, and continued his
occupation of farming in the towns of
Pennington, Concord and Aztalan
respectively, retireing from the farm
about fifteen years ago, settling in
Johnson Greek and residing there to
the time of his death. During the
last ten years of his life he expert
enced a gradual failing and decline in
health and endured his severe physical
suffering with quiet patience and
without complaint. He died at his
hume in Johnson Greek, Wednesday
morning, the 14th day Of September,
1910, at the age of 18 years. months
and days. Mr.. Lane will long be
remembered for his neighborly
kindness, his noble integrity and his
untjring industry. The funeral
services were held in the NJ E.
church, conducted by the pastor, j. R.
Shaw. Mr.. Lane is survived by his
widow.
The looms above the postofice are
now nearly completed save the
time this week and the hall will then
be occupied by the local camp of
Modern Woodmen, as we'll as the
Amusement Syndicate for the exhibi-
tion of their moving pictures.
Mr.. and Mrs. Breeder, on their
return from their trip to Europe,
we're given a great ovation by the
band as we'll IS their friends and
relatives from here and surrounding
country. A fine supper had been
prepared, of which everybody partook
and dance was INDUCED in for which
the band furnished the music. Every
body present mad royal good time.
Fred Grell attended session Of the
executive board of the Wisconsin
Buttermakers association at the fair
grounds in Milwaukee Thursday.
Miss Stella Raithel has accepted
position as clerk with Emil Drews.
Alb. Vesper of New Lisbon, has
accepted a position with the II. O.
Christians Co. and will move here.
Walter Grell and Geo. Christians
left Thursday for Madison 90 resume
their studies.
Mrs G. Zillisch spent few days
with relatives in the Cream City.
Mrs. Fred Kiepert Is visiting her
parents in Chicago.
]. F. Swap had an attack of heart
trouble after the funeral of Geo.
Lane, caused by excitement, but he is
able to be about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Kiepert entertain
ed numter Of friends at a party
Sunday evening at their home. to
celebrate the birthday anniversary of
Mr.. Kiepert.
Miss Hattie Raithel of Denver,
COL, came here Saturday evening for
q vacation, after being abent for a
number of years.
Miss Bessie Rungerford returned
Saturday evening from her visit with
friends at DeForest, Sun Prairie and
Madison.
Mrs. l.. d. Settler. Mr.. and Mrs.
Corr and Mr.. and Mrs. Gross of Mil
waukee, were gusts of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. R. Scholl Saturday and Sunday.
They came out in Mr.. Gorr's touring
car.
Otto Kottke was Watertown
visitor Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Grell en- .ertained the II.
B. c.. club Monday evening at q six
O'Clock dinner.