Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

TIE LATE C. D. WILLIAMS
The passing of Mr.. Williams removes one OF
Viroqua's best known characters; a man v he
doubtless had the distinction OF being one al
the oldest IL not the oldest person native of
and living in the state at the date of his
I death. Tie born in the state eleven years
! before Wisconsin assumed statehood.
Clark Dewitt Williams born November
-, 1887, al Spring Prairie, Waiworth county.
Wisconsin, the second son OF isreai and Har-
riet lockwood Williams, and died April rs,
family Of whom Howard ID. Of Nir0qua, and
Frank Z. of Congress junction, Arizona. sar-
viye. They removed TO Vernon county in 1855.
In 1883 Mr., " iliams went 10 California. re-
siding there and in Nevada for ten years
On June "a, 1871 he was united in marriage
to ;. Virginia Jewell of Ferryyiile. Six chill
passed on, Clarence and Norman Of Liberty
Pole. Those surviving Mrs. Florence v.
Richards OF East Cleveland, Ohio; George j
Of DAYTON, Ohio Leroy }. of Denver, Colorado
and Caryi Redwood OF Niroqua. For the
pest thirty-seyen years MIR. Williams had been
a citizen of Niroqua. loyal 10 the city's inter
esss. He had beea director Of the cemetery
association for fifteen years. encouraging IFS
growth and improvements. For many years
before removing 20 Niroqua he was engaged in
mercantile and live stock business at Liberty
Pole with his brother Howard, and also owned
and managed farms. Mr.. Williams was a man
of sturdy character and arm Convictions MIR
Williams suffered a paraiytie stroke, surviving
for days. Funeral Wss held in the C0ngrega.
I
on Thursday last
DIR. FRED p. JOHNSON
The death of DIR. johnson removes from the
general activities Of Vernon county one who
had given much Of his time, energy and spen.
did talents. He was gentleman Of broad
| ideas, familiar with the bright and dark side
of life, most conscientious physicians must
be. The poor and unfortunate had in him
patient Thoughtful helper and protector. DR.
johnson was president of the village Of On.
tario at the time of his death, he represented
Monroe county in the legislature for ses
| sion; was a faithful representative as he wa;
reputable and sympathetic physician. u,
was an exceptionally genial man. enterpris
ing citizen, kind husband and father.
DIR. Johnson was a SD degree Mason, M
Odd Fellow, Modern WOodnaan, Eastern Star
knights of Pythias and Royal NeighbOr OF
America. The funeral at Ontario was con
Quoted BY the Masonic order. other orders act
ing as escort. Rev Emmanuel Hsrris Of Viro
| floral tributes were beautiful in design ana
numerous. The Temains were taken TO La
Crosse, and as Per request made by Ahe de
| ceased in life, deposited in a mausOieum. Thu
Sir knights had charge of the services in La
Crosse.
The family wish to thank the friends AM
orders for sympathy and assistance in thei
bereavement
Or. Frederick Page johnson was born a
West Prairie, Vernon county, October II, 1857
! and died at Ontario April 80, 1919. He at
tended Viroqua high school. taught few
years in Vernon and Monroe counties. II
| commenced the study Of medicine under hi
brother, DIR. Frank NJ. Johnson at Ontario
| Entered Hahnemam Medical college in 1882
1 graduated in 1884. He united in mar
riage to Miss Eugenie Sloggy of Ontario Apri
81, 1885, commenced practice OF his profession
| at Cameron, Barron county, came TO Ontari
| four years later, where he has continuousl!
| practiced for 30 years. He a member o
| the Methodist church.. Deceased left wife
| two children, Mrs. Jessie Patterson of CAM
| Douglas, and Roscoe johnson of Ontario
brothers, DR.. r. NJ. johnson Of Springfield
Missouri. and j. !. johnson of Maynard. Min
| nesota; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wakefield o
DeSoto, Mrs. NJ. J. Jordan Of Viroqua. Mrs
| Addie Willgrubs Of Madison.
The surviving members of the family wisl
bers of the Masonic and other lodges and tn
kind friends and neighbors who cheered an
eOnsOled them in their hour Of affection.
PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN OF sToD
/ DARD--NATIVE OF VIRoQUA
Stoddard looses one of its most highly re
| speeted citizens and business men In the dealt
of Mr.. John III. Hanesworth. who was bori
in Viroqua, January %, 1853, and 1asse
| away April "a. 1919. In 1850, June ~. h
was united in marriage TO Miss Esther Berry
| and FIVE children born to them. Mari
and Guilford. at home. Will at Stoddari, Lul
Shaw and GwenaveTe Coquillette of Chicago.
Mr.. Hanesworth u native son Of Yer
non county. member OF one Of It's sterlin
pioneer families and one of the leadin
business men of Stoddard. where he operate
-four and feed planning mill and conducte
general lumber business under the hrr
name j. III. HaneswOrth & Son. In 1889 h
took up his residence in the village of Stod
dard where he engaged in the operating Of
feed mill ard in the manufacturing Of shing
les and other lumber products Two year
later he formed a partnership with Henri
Blashek, and they consolidated their interest.
The firm ampli6ed the enterprise original
controlled by MIR. HaneswoTth, planning mil
lumber yard and general hardware busines
were added. The partnership continued unit
1900. when a dissolution was made and MI
Hanesworth assumed control of the pIanin
mill and lumber business 10 which he adde
q Touring and feed mill. These varied and i'm
peFtant interests were owned and e0ntroIle
by him and his elder son. William II. Nj
Hanesworth sought political honors bu
when the village Incorporated he wa
elected president of the same and served tw
years. He also was a director Of the Farmer
ard Merchants State bank. He also hor
ored by all for his manly business qualities
a good friend and neighbOr and credit TO tn
community in which he lived. The foners
services were conducted by Rev. John Daniel
at the NJ. Z. church and the body was inter
red in the village cemetery. The beautifl
floral offerings attested 10 the high esteem
| whe he was held.
/ Mr. and Mrs viii Shaw and children, an
Mr.. ara aIs. AlonzO COquiilette of ChicaR
were present at the funeral.
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