Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-20
OBITUARY

TAPS SOUND FOR A G. A. r. VET
The funeral Of that old soldier and good cit
zen, Mr.. Jesse Latta was held from the home
On Wednesday Bst, conducted by Rev. En-
manuel Harris. Many relatives and neighbors
were present 70 pay last farewell to one
who had filed we'll his part in life's battles
Josiah Latta born April 81, 1886, in
Perry county, Ohio, where he spent his youth.
On March 81, 1883 ne married to Eliza
bel Greer, the then formed remaining
unhroie1 for mUre Lhan SO years and 6
..,"Hths, On Deeeiaher q, 1861. he enlisted in
the Union army, TO, c. G2nd Ohio. He par
hcipated in fifteen engagements, all of which
are on record in his discharge papers. He
was mustered oct December &c. 1854
Mr. and Mrs. Latte came west in the exodus
OF the sixties, settling on a farm south Of
Niroque in October 1856. In September 1899.
they moved TO the city where they have since
resided Mr.. Latta Joined the Methodist
previously member of the United Brethren
church ir recent years he was member Of
the Methodist church of this city OF the
eight survive: They are Thomas w. of Iowa /:
Charles b. of BrOokville; Mrs. VIM. Edwards
OF LaCrosse; Mrs. John Hall Of Cashton; Al
bert p. o Vancouver; Mrs. S. ]. McHugO of
Minnesota; and Mrs. E. Carr and Minnie of
NiToqua. MIR. Latta passed peacefully away
on Sunday, November TO- in the SO year of his
age.
The family is thankful for sympathy extend
ed them and for assistance in caring for the
deceased.
l LaYerne Raymond Morris. son of John A.
and Carrie Morris was born in Vernon county
June 5, 1897. He was the oldest of five chill
dren. He was stricken with influenza and
passed away at the home of his parents near
Genoa, November 9, and left to mourn their
loss father, mother and two sisters. Zelma
and Marie. besides numerous other relatives
and many friends.
Mary Carrie Marshall, daughter Of John
Marshall of Viroqua, was born in Vernon cOun-
ty October Z, 1877. She was united in mar
rage to John A. Norris % years ago. To
them were born FIVE children, two of whom
survive. The Oldest, LsVerne, having preceded
his mother but few days. She was stricken
with influenza and died at the farm home
near Genoa on November 49, She leaves 10
mourn their less the husband and two dangh-
tiers, Zelma and Marie. Besides these she
leaves a father, brother, two sisters and step
brother.
Batisie Trusscni died at the StFrancis hos
piial last Tuesday morning. after short i'll
ness. Remains were bsanght to the Genoa
home "Wednesday morning, and were buried in
the Catholic cemetery. Surviving are a wild.
CIV and five children.
Mrs. Tcreash Isabella Stevenson. wife of
James Stevenson. Who passed away in Viroqua
IN lSe2, was buried at Retreat a late date.
Mrs. Stevenson was an old resident of Viro-
qua and at one time had a large circle of
friends in this vicinity. She died of heart
trouble at the age of 76 years and &c days.
she leaves sister. Mrs. James ArnOtt of Des-
MOires 60 mourn her loss. The remaines were
brought 10 Retreat eemetery by Miss Edith
Stevenson, a niece, of Des Mones. and
placed in the family buryng lot at Retreat.
CARD OF THANKS
To the Kind neighbors, and friends who as
sisted US in lifes greatest trial at the burial
= our brother and grandson, Vernon VAN
byke, and TO those who wOve together the
beautiful flowers also 10 tks choir and Rev.
stephens fer his comforting words We tender
our sincere thanks.
MR.. AND MRS. FRANK GROSS. MARY,
HELEN, AND ALICE VAN DYKE AND MRS.