The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-30
JOHN P. WATT DEAD.

ing at O'Clock. Mr.. Watt had been
In i'll health for some weeks, but about
two weeks ago he suffered hemor-
rhages of the stomach and began to
fail rapidly, despite the best efforts OF
his physicians. 1t was with feelings
of sadness and regret that his many
friends in this city heard of his death.
When the news of his demise reached
here Sunday morning the flag on the
courthouse was placed at half mast.
Mr.. Watt was native of the local
ity in which he died, and was about oil
years old. He received his education
in the public school and Manitowoc
high school and when young man en-
gagged in teaching. He abandoned
teaching after four years service to
engage in the mercantile and hotel
business at Maple Grove which busi-
ness he conducted until his death. He
held the Office of town clerk of Maple
Grove for several years ard in 1898
was the Democratic candidate OF this
district for state senator but was de-
feated by his Republican opponent n.
A. Knudson. In 1902 he was elected
chairman of Maple Grove which Office
he held until the day of his death.
Mr.. Watt possessed the attainments
Of leader and was one OF the strong
men of the county board. He was a
man of strong native common sense,
cultivated intelligence, and wise sag
acity that made him leader. He was
man of integrity, fidelity and true
worth. He possessed warm heart,
strong friendships and an honorable
ambition. AS measured by the stand
ards of society he was a man above the
ordinary and was held in high esteem
by his fellow men.
Mr.. Watt was married about twenty
five years ago to Miss Mary Lorrigan
of Maple Grove, "ho, with three child
rem survive him. The children arc
Edward, Lauretta and Matte. He is
also survived by three sister, Mrs. NJ.
Reddin of Milwaukee, Mrs. j. Daily and
Mrs. b. Doolan of Wayside, and two
brothers, Michael and Thomas Watt
Of Maple Grove.
He was member of the Catholic
Order of Foresters and the Catholic
Knights OF Wisconsin.
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morning from ST. Patrick's church in
Maple Grove. Several from this city
and delegation from the county board
attended the funeral. The services
were conducted by Rev. r. II. Mac
Donald. Interment was in the adjoin-
ing cemetery. May he rest in peace.
When the county board met Monday
afternoon Chairman Lundberg an
nounced that John p. Watt, member
of the board from Maple Grove, had
departed this life and on motion of
Christ Muth the following resolution
was adopted by rising vote;
County Board Of Supervisors have sus-
tanned by the decease of our friend and
associate Supervisor John p. Watt,
who until only few days ago was ex-
cused from this body on account OF
illness, and,
"Whereas good portion of the life
of the later years of the deceased were
given unsparingly to the political up
lift and progress of this county and the
town that he represented, from which
he was returned year after year as
their town Chairman, to represent
them as member of this honorable
body. In public and private life he
was a man of irreproachable integrity
and of absolute sincerity, fighting
fairly as foe, andsupporting firmly as
friend. He was a man who not only
had attainments which commanded re-
spect, but one who also possessed per-
sonal attributes which won warm
affection. Therefore be it
"Resolved by the County Board of
Supervisors, That it is but a just tri-
butte to the memory OF the departed
to say that in regretting his removal
from our midst We mourn for one who
was, in every way worthy of our re-
spect and regard.
Resolved, That we sincerely y condole
with the family of the deceased on the
dispensation with which it has pleased
Divine Providence to affiict them and
commend them for consolation to him
who orders all things for the best, and
whose chastisements are meant in
mercy.
Resolved, That this heart felt testi-
monial of our sympathy and sorrow be
forwarded to the family of our depart
ed friend and associate, attested by the
signature Of the presiding officer and
clerk OF this board, and that this ex-
preston of the sentiment of the Mani
towoc County Board of Supervisors be
incorporated with the official proceed
ings of the day."
OLAF LUNDBERG, Chairman.
EDWARD GRETZ, Clerk.
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