Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-02-20
OBITUARY
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Melyina Odds was born in Strykersville,
New York, October 10, 1884. She mar
ried to Emerson Harrington, of Stevenstogn,
New York, in 1882. Soon after their mar
rage they moved To Wisconsin. settling in
Fond du Lac. Prom there they moved to vi
Ola IN 1865. where the family lived til 1894.
At which time she moved to Viroqua where
she llved TIL the time Of her death. She is
survived By FIVE children: Frank OF Long
Beach. California: Mrs. Gertie Gil. Hyr,Im
Utah; Mrs Richmond, Edward Harrington
and Mrs. Scott Curtis. all Of Niroqua. Mrs
harrington united with the Methodist church
m VIOLA about 40 year age. For the past -
years she was an active member Of the local
" l. T. U. After IN illness Of nine weeks
she passed to her reward February II, areI
81 years From the sweet lips OF a Longfel-
low came these words; We may build more
splendid habitation5, FIJI our rooms with
PAINTINGS and with sculpture But We cannot
ouy with god the old association"
The W. c. T. U. has prepared the following
trlpute TO the memory OF Grandma Harring-
Whatever may be the growth whatever
may se the accomplishment; the women of
tie W. G. T. U. VIII never meet but what
they miss the living presence OF this light
that mas gone below the western horizon The
sunshine Of tFqcaty-f0lr summers has zraced
her soul since first she became a member Of
the NJman's CHRISTIAN Tesnperafee Union
During these many years she hiss been faith
ful IN her duties, sweet and cheerful thr0ur IN
miast. Apart from all formal responsible y,
we sincerely mourn the loss Of this dear sister
who has returned her life to the God that
gave it but beyond this dismal cloud we see
shining mansion Withholding its charms for
this one whom all learned TO love.
THE VIRCQUA W. c. T. U.
Funeral was held at the Methodist church
Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Rutter being in
charge; Rev. Bullock preaching che funeral
sermon: Paiibearers were six Of the Loyal
Mems Bible Glass of the Christian church, of
which society her son Edward, is vce-presi
dent.
Luella Clark was born February 2 1873
was married TO Cliff Nicks February 81 1891
and died at hr home in Viroqua. February a.
1913, after a few days Illness from pneumonia
she was the mother OF four children, son
Dying IN infancy. daughter in December
lhO2, aged two and one-half years. She is
survived BY her husband, and two daughters
Wnn.fred, wife of Lawrence Potts, and Kath-
crime. a student in the high school, ESQ her
mother, AIRS. Hayes, OF this city. and four sis
tiers. The passing of this good woman brings
genuine sorrow to all who knew her. Hers
was busy life, ever helpmate to her hus-
band in founding a happy hcme and in plan
ming for the future of her children. in the
midst of which, she was always ready to do
kindness to others and to minister to the sick.
The many ac!s Of sympathy during her brief
Illness, and floral offerings much appre-
ciated by the family. Especially impressive
was the gift Of two lovely designs from the
employees Of the BekkG tai tobacco house,
where Mrs. Nicks had aeen a faithful worker
for several seasons. Rcv. Stevens conducted
service 81 the holne on Saturday afternoon.
burial being in the local cemetery. Calmly
as TO nights reposa" she seemed sleeping
among the blossoms. and truly, she hath said
good night but joy cometh in the morning.
The bereaved mother. husband, sisters and
children wish 70 express their heartfelt ap-
probation for the sympathy and assistance
rendered durinS the illness and death of Mrs.
Nicks.
The remains of Mr.. A. Tobias Oftedahl ar
rived in Viroqua, Thursday. accompanied BY
Al
of his son in Rice Lake. Wisconsin, from nat |
ural causes, having attained near to the SSth |
mile stone before his Heavenly Father called F!
him high. he BODY was taken to West
Coon Prairie, where he and the family had so
many years. worshipped. large congregation |
of old neighoors and friends attending SER |
vices conducted by Rev. II. C. Smelly, Fri |
day. Mr.. Oftecahl was born al Sogn, Nor /
way. where ne married Miss lngebor OmUnd- (
son. they coming to this country and Vernon !
county in 1S6S. demonstrating the land they {
lived on Sc lo3s-. Mrs. Oftedabl died ten |
years ago. He has lived with his children !
much of the time since. The living children
are; Peter H., IN California, Joseph and Mrs:
Sam Hanson Of Minnesota, Theodore f. and
omund E. and Mrs. f. f. Dahl at Rice Lake,
all OF whom were present to attend the last |
farewell except Peter. Mrs. +. +. Dahl also !
came from Rice Lake.
T. E. Oftedahl and the other bereaved mem
bers of the family wish the Censor TO express
their heartfelt thanks TO Hans and Carel Han
son, Miss Nina Hanson, Philip Jacobus. Nor |
many others who kindly aided and COM
forted them in sorrows hour.
Gerge Gross was born in Macamer. Ger
many, April II, 1887, and died February 4,
1918 at the age of 81 years, months and IL
days He came to America in the year 1865
and settled with the family at the old home
near Retreat. He leaves two brothers. two
sisters: Frank Gross of Retreat Adam of La
Crosse Mrs. j. p. Demuth of New Hampton,
Iowa; and Mrs. Jacob Dach, Sr. of Viros iua.
Funeral services were held February 4. at the
home of Mrs Dach conducted by Rev. Rutter