The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-30
Notes From Cato.

Notes From Cato.
Friday morning, May "a, when re-
turning from the cheese factory, and
when within thirty rods of his own
gate, John A. Miller was instantly
killed. In going down little grade
the ring in the neck yoke broke loose
and the pole OF the wagon dropped
down. Mr.. Miller evidently tried to
stop the horses but the wagon, running
upon them, frightened them and they
started to run. The wagon kept the
road for ten or fifteen rods and then
swung off into the ditch. The pole
stuck into the ground about three feet
and then broke at the draw pin freeing
the horses and completely over turning
the wagon. Mr.. Miller was thrown
about twenty feet, landing square on
his head, his watch, knife, and pocket
book being jerked out of his pockets
where he struck. He was picked up
almost Immediately but was dead at
the time.
John Alfred Miller, was born Nov. 2s,
1916 in Manitowoc City, died May "a,
1912.
In 1S45 his parents came to America
and lived for short time in Manitowoc
City, later settling on wild farm in
the town of Newton. In 1868 they
came to the town of Cato where they
remained until death claimed them.
They are buried at Cato.
July Is, 1869 John Miller was married
to Mary A. Halifrisch, who died Aug.
ID, 1891. OF this union there were
born 8 children of whom there are
living at the present time: Mrs. Zela
French, Cato; Mrs. Chas. Miller,
Brown Co.; VIM. Miller, Cato; Ernest
Miller, Oconto Falls; Eli Miller, Cato;
John Miller, Jr., Cato; Mrs. VIM.
Quirk, Cato.
After the death of his first wife he
married Sophia Hartman. OF this union
there was born children of whom
five! are living, Elsie, Erwin, Alfred,
Helen and Blanche.
Forty years ago he settled on the
farm that has since been his home, de-
velopng it from a wilderness into one
OF as good farms as any in the town.
, Mr.. Miller leaves one of the largest
estates in the town and will be missed
outside of the family both socially and
in the business world.
Similar to the death of Mr.. Mil
Ter was the death of his Oldest BROTH
er, Methodist minister, who was
killed about fifty years ago in like
accident.
In tribute to him as he had been he
was followed to his final resting place
by one of the largest professions ever
formed in the town, about eighty-five
teams being in line. The casket was
covered with the choicest of flowers.
Besides his wife and children Mr..
Miller is survived by one brother Chas
Miller, Sr., of Brown Co. and one sister
Mrs. O. S. Piper of Cato.
Always a good husband and an in
dulgent father itseems hard that when
he might have taken some Of the ease
and comfort Of life afteryea of steady
hard work, he should meet with a
violent death. Goods will, not ours
be done"
Mrs. Miller and family wish to thank
the general public for their sympathy,
and the Rev. Greather of the Reformed
Lutheran church of Manitowoc for his
words of comfort, and all those who
assisted in their hour Of trial and
sorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kohlbeck are
the proud parents of a baby boy.
Miss Theresa Brondel returned to
Manitowoc last Thursday after short
visit with her parents at Clarks
Mills.
Mr.. Mich. O'Laughin had the mis-
fortune to lose horse which he pur.
chased recently.
Miss Theresa Neinmeyer, aged Z,
years, died Wednesday of last week al
the home of her nephew. The funera
was held Friday at Clarks Mills.