Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-06
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Another much beloved and highly
esteemed old resident of POtosi has
passed to the land that knows no re-
turn Mrs, Robert GIennon died at
her home in the village Monday morn
ing, May 28th, following an illness of
several years duration The funeral
took place Wednesday forenoon from
the home to ST. Thomas Catholic
church where she had wOrshipped for
sixty years. Notwithstanding that the
day was a wet and dreary one, a very
large number of old friends attended
the funeral to pay their last tribute
to the dear and beloved old lady.
Requiem High Mass was celebrated
with Father Pape, rector of ST. Jo-
seph cathedral, La Crosse, as cele-
brant. Rev. Father WambOId of Lam
caster and Rev. Father Prucha Of Pc
tosi, acted as deacOns of the mass
Following the services at the church
the remains were borne to the Catho-
lie cemetery on the hill and the last
that was mortal Of the dear and be-
loved mother was consigned to the
grave by the side of her husband who
had preceded her almost eight years
ago. Nancy McGirk was born in
CrOOkstOwn, county Tyrone. Ireland.
in 1929, and died at PotOsi May 2Sth,
1917 aged SO years. She came to this
country in 1852 and settled in Phila-
delphia, subsequently removing to
LeWistOWn, Penn, at which place She
was united in marriage to Mr.. Robert
GlennOn Nov. 49, 1855. In 1857 they
turned their faces westward and sett
led on some wild land in the town of
Waterloo and proceeded to open up a
farm and by energy and economy. in
later years saw the fruits of their la
bOrs and amassed a large competency
About fifteen years ago they disposed
OF their farm to their son James and
purchased a home in the village and
settled down to life of ease. Mr..
Glennon died Nov "a, 1909 at an adj
Vanced age. Mrs. GlennOn was an
avowed Catholic and died with all the
rights OF the church. She was a true
and devoted wife, loving and in
dulgent mother and a sincere friend
Her chief endeavOr in life was to
bring sunshine to all whom she knew
and 1T may be truly said that to know
her was to highly esteem and regard
her. She leaves to mourn her depart
ure two sons, Robert and James. and
nve daughters, Mary, Mrs. joseph
Huntemer, OF South Dakota; Anna.
Mrs. Leo MeysembOurg Of Lancaster.
Jennie, Mrs. Jos. Pink Of Potosi: Min
ME and Kate at home and one broth
er, the venerable Jos. McGirk of Po-
tOsl' now " years Of age, and many
grandchildren. Sympathy is extended
TO the bereaved family.
Old Glory now waves from the HIGH
towers OF the holsters at the Wilson
and Tiffany mines.
Nick Schumacher attended a moot
ing of Brewers Assn. at La Crosse
last Monday.
Cap Schmitz has sold the building
adjoining his saloon and the stone
building in the rear to Elskamn and
Wledman who occupy the building as
hardware store.
Chas. Vogelsberg left Sunday niob+
Tor Canada where he has taken a no.
sltlon as pitcher in a base ball league
IN that country. Before going. how
ever he took the precaution to reg
lister for the selective draft and car
ries his card with him.
d. W. Nolan Of La Crosse, is here
visiting relatives. Mrs. Nolan came
some time ago.
Cap Schmitz will soon begin the
erection Of a modern, up-to-date, two
story frame dwelling house.
Geo. FARMLAND and wife of La
Crosse, were in Potosi last week
Mrs. J. c. Herberts, after a several
months visit with her daughters in
SO. Dakota, arrived home Wednesday.
A bouncing baby boy arrived to
bless the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos.
Stoylmeyer in Tennyson last Tuesday.