Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-11

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The wife of veteran Lamach Graham passed
away at their home in Springville, December
s. Euphamia Jambois was a native OF France,
her parents and family coming to America
ago she married TO mir. Graham and most
Of this time they have lived in Epringville.
dying in childhood The following survive (:
Lamech and William of South Dakota. Irwin
of New Hampshire, John of Colorado, alfred
and Media of Canada Mrs. Anna HOlienbeck
of Genoa, Mrs Maud Rumsey of SpringvilIe
and Mrs. Minnie Outeeit of Lacrosse. These
with the aged husband, 80 years old, are be-
reft of true wife and mother whose life
was filed with self sacrifice and kindness to
nieghbors and many life long friends. She
had long been in failing health, and in SER
tenderly cared for by her daughter and hus-
band, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rumsey. Pastor
Jennings of the M. f.. church conducted fitting
services at the home on Sunday, and another
old resident, "a years of age was borne to the
hillside. where she rests from her labors, but
Her son William and wife came from Gro
ten, South Dakota for the funeral She is
survived by her two brothers, Media and
Florenta JambOis Of Genoa section, two sisters,
Mrs. Outcelt of Stoddard, and Mrs. Johnson
of Montana Also step-son, Columbus Gra-
ham, near Cashton. NJ ID. b.
Sarah Robson was born near Fort Wayne
Indiana. September q. 1853. Moved to Wis
consin when three years of age, nd was raised
TO young womanhood near Liberty Pole Was
united TO EdgarfC .Kast, December 81, 1876.
To this union we're born children. all of
whom are living. She became earnest
church worker when is years of age and re-
NAMED faithful TO Gods teachings until death.
She was dutiful and loving wife and mother.
and no sacrifice was too great to make for
her loved ones. and only those who knew her
best knew of her true christian character.
As a neighbor end friend she will long be
remembered. For several years she has been
| a patient sufferer, and passed away at her
home in Strooi. South Dakota, December l..
She leaves to their loss, her husband
and children: Mrs Jas. Wanless. Harry Hast
Mrs. Bene Johnson. Irwin and james Kas and
Mrs. Guy Harris all of South Dakota. Mrs.
VIM. Weber and Mrs. John N. Hanson of vi
roqua, besides several brothers and sisters and
20 grandchildren. Burial at Liberty Pole
cemetery. $50
Like child goes 10 night repose in the
arms Of loving mother. MIR. John G. Watson,
venerable man. splendid citizen and christian
Heavenly Father, Friday night. MIR. Watson
had been about as usual laid down TO rest
His death was shock to his family and his
ueighbOrs. Funeral conducted from the
home Sunday afternoon, his pastor Rev.
Emmanuel Harris conducting the He
spoke in most afectonRte terms of deceased.
The remains were laid TO rest beside his
brother Thomas in the city cemetery, who
passed away in September. Pastor Harris
read the following sketch and tribute:
John George Watson was born in England.
August 26. 1874 In early manhood he came
to America and later returned to England.
where in 1875, he. married to Agnes
Sealby. In 1879 Brother Watson made his
second jour- ey to the United States bringing
his family with him. For year and a half
they lived at Streator. Illinois. from whence
they came TO Red Mound neighborhood. set
Ting on farm where they remained until
they came to VirOqua FIVE years ago. Seven
children were born to MIR. and Mrs. Watson,
three dying IN infancy. Those remaining are:
John George of peScto, Thomas Sealby of
Montana; Mrs. Charles Witcraft of Genoa,
and Ruby who lives at home. Brother Watson
was connected and joined the Methodist church
at the age of rs. He has filed most of the
Offices of the church open TO layman. He
was class leader. Sunday school superintendent
and local preacher for more than 40 years.
He belonged to the ranks of local preachers
in England, where in the large circuits pre-
valiing everywhere he took his sunday APP
pointments, according to plan. The English
work cannot be carried on without lay preach
ing In this country Brother Watson did not
have the same opportunity for the exercise
of his gifts because Of our different method
of working, but he nevertheless preached with
frequency whenever he needed at the
Sunday services, and on funeral occasions and
wherever there was call for the good news
to be told He died in peace on December 5.
1918.
Mary l.. Morgan was born in Broome coun-
~ New York, September 10. 1886. She came
TO Wisconsin about 1850 in company with her
james Munyon August 81. 1854. To this union
were born eight children. Two of these died
in infancy. Those surviving Mrs. Ethel
Moran of Missouri. Imogene and Lewis Of
Montana, Arthur of Illinois, Howard Of Viro
qua, and Jennie Ewing of Readstown She
has ls grandchildren and one great grand
daughter, to mourn their loss. She was con-
verified in early life and Joined the Baptist
church, but upon coming to Liberty Pole she
attended the Methodist church. She was .
good mother and possessed many refining
christian qualities. a patient, loving dispose
ton that the love of all who knew her.
She a great reader Of the Bible In the
days of her activity she loved to attend church
and was always present II possible. Her chill
dren cherish her memory. Her husband de-
parted this life September -. 1910. Deceased
passed away at her home in this city. necem-
Der /. at the ripe age of 50 years. fntermeat
at Liberts PoIs on December 5. following q