Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-04-23

James Madison Davis was born IN Ohio n
April Is9i but lived in that state only ten years.
az which age he came 10 Wisconsin and was of
the early settlers in the vicinity Of Sugar Grove
and a resident Of the same place for twenty years
On February -, 1870. he was united in marriage
with Deliah Taylor, whose death occurred during
sse latter part Of 1912. To them were born three
and three daughters three Of whom are living:
George and Elmer. and Eta Hayter. He had
four brother and one sister. George W. Of Sugar
Grove, Stephen Of RoadstOwn, William Of Neils-
vile, Adam Of Kansas. and Matilda Howking Of
Sugar Grove.
Mr.. Davis accepted the Christ as his Savior at
the age Of II. az Sugar Grove, during which time
a number of young people made the good con-
fessiOn among whom Miss Deiliah Taylor.
During 1890 he moved 10 viroaua and has been
resident of that city untH bis DEATH He united
with the church Of Christ 10 Viroqua and has
aerveL a decon for some time and dischart,ing
his duties willingly. He always manifested
afable di position and cougenial spirit. When
his wife gas vi for 80 long time he showed his
devotion 20 her in 80 many ways which Is very
cemmendrble He passed away on the morning
Of April Is h. and as Paul said = have fought
the good fight have finished my eourse. have
kept the faith, heaeeforth there Is laid up for me
the crown Of riRhteousnesao Brief services
we're held at the house Ia Virooua and services
and interrement ct Sugar Grove conducted By his
pastor. LHB
The kindred are deeply grateful for all the as
distance rendered and sympathy expressed in
their sorrow and trial.
A oref illness Of quinsey. so light that il SEEM
ed unnecessary to call a physician. no doubt helped
By weak heart. caused the sudden and extreme
~ sad death Of Mrs. Francis Emifa Hayes. living
about mile south Of Viroqua She was alone
but fer moments before the summons came.
No doubt realizing her condition. she ran out in
the road and waved 20 neighbors who saw the
warning and moment afterwards saw her reel
and fall They reached her but few moments
before the end. Death occurred q, 80 Wednesday
morning, April i6.
Francis Elmira Silhaugh Was stn November
%. 1861. in the town Of Vifoqua SIC w.4a united
~ marriage 10 James Hayes on Abri ~ 1891. |
To them was born one soD, Fred now IN his grad
uatipg class in the high school The husba.l aisI
January 3D. 1908. Besides the son she leaves two |
sisters. Mrs. Lousia Biddeson aud Mrs. Luslla |
Crook. and one brother. Warren Sibaugh. all re- !
siding IN this vi,ihity. Mrs. Hayes was a woman
Of noble bearing, kindly disposition and highly |
respected by her neighbors and fricnds The fun !
earl was held from the Methodist church in VII |
roqua on Friday afternoon. The church was full !
Of relatives and neighbors who with fearful eyes |
tried IN mute manner 70 show their appreciation |
of the beautiful character departed. The ntere- 1
n ent was in the Viroqua cemetery. C. Il. b.
The relatives express appreciation to all who |
sympathize with them in this great affection and /
fcr the beautiful floral offerings.
Unusually sad is the death Of little Virgil Clyde
Warren, son Of VIM II. and Rue n. Warren. who /
died April 8. aged year. months and u days. /
Only six weeks before the husband and father had /
been called % his final reward Funeral was held /
At the Liberty Pole Methodist church April IL. |
Int rment At Liberty Pole cemetery.