Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-09-12

After long illness, Hon. William H.
Mylrea passed away at his home, 600
Franklin street, last night, Monday,
September 18th, 1916, at midnight. 1t
had seemed evident to his physicians
for a long time that there was no
chance for his recovery, but the fam
lily never gave up, until the last few
weeks, the hope that something might
be done to affect a change which
would bring back his health, and low
ing hands worked necessarily to that
end. He suffered a paralytic stroke
two and half years ago since which
time he had not been well, but had
been able to be about and to travel.
He failed gradually until three weeks
ago when another stroke came and
with it the awful truth that the end
was but a question of short time.
In professional, business, or pub
lie way, Mr.. Mylrea was one of the
best known men in Wausau. His
public service had won for him wide
acquaintance and many friendships.
He had been actively identified with
the wonderful growth and develop
ment of Wausau and Marathon coun-
ty for nearly a quarter of a century
and he had given his share of time
and energy in building up this COM
munity as we'll as northern Wiscon-
sin in general. 1t was while he was
Industrial agent for this city that
several of its strong and equipped
industries were established. He was
a man of great force and ability, and
very persistent along lines which he
deemed right and just. He believed
thoroughly in doing what he could for
his fellow-men, and he religiously car
ried this into his daily life, and his
advice was sought and freely given
to all, and especially did he devote
much time in giving relief to those in
distress. 1t was all this, and his gen.
ial disposition that brought him the
lasting esteem of all who knew him.
His death will be a shock to his
friends throughout Wisconsin and
more especially, in Wausau, where he
had lived so many years and had so
many acquaintance. 1t was an honor
to know him and no man was more
deserving of tribute.
w. Fl. Mylrea was porn in Roches-
ter, n. Y, January list, 1853. He was
prepared for college in the Kilbourn
public schools and in the Brunson In
stitute. In January, 1878, he entered
Lawrence university and in 1877 COM
pleted the junior year in the Ancient
classical course. During his last year
at Lawrence he took up the study of
law and in 1878 he entered the law
department CT Wisconsin university,
but his stay there was brief, owing
to receiving the appointment of post
master of Kilbourn. He continued
to study law, however, in the office OF
Jonathan Bowman of Kilbourn, and
in May, 1879, was admitted to the bar
of the Ninth Judicial district, Hon.
Alva Stewart, presiding, when he was
admitted In 1881 he resigned as
postmaster and practiced law at his
home until 1888, and from that time
on he grew apace and became one
of the most popular lawyers in the
state, noted for his integrity and high
professional honor, as well as his
ability.
In the summer of 1883 he came to
Wausau and entered into partnership
with the late Charles V. Bardeen, who
| afterwards became Judge of the Six
teenth Judicial circuit. and later As
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court
| of the state of Wisconsin. This part
nership lasted until 1892 when Judge
Bardeen entered upon his judicial du-
ties. Louis Marchetti and C. B. Bird
/ lU6u DSCdliC EtsA lACi VI ~'Af - ~
and the firm was styled, Mylrea, Mar
| chetti & Bird.
In 1856. without solicitation on his
part. he was nominated by the repub-
lican county convention for the Office
of district attorney of Marathon coun-
ty, and was elected although on Other
| offices the democratic party carried
the county, as they had usually done
since its organization. These facts
showed his popularity and the estima
| ton in which his abilities were helC
| in a clearer light than could any Ian
guage, however forceful.
In 1874 Mr.. Mylrea decided TO be
come a candidate before the republi
can state convention for the Office o
Attorney General. There were seyera