Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-08

The first fatality from influenza in Reads
town occurred December 29th when the hand
of death laid upon Mrs. J. Willard Hall.
Christina Wilkinson was born in the town
| of Liberty, May rs, 1883, died in Readstown
December goth 1918 aged 80 years, Z months
and days. January IL, 1911. she was mar
ried with J. Willard Hall. To this union was
born one daughter, Agnes E., aged four years.
| Soon after their marriage they began house
keeping in ReadstOwn. and two years ago
| they built the splendid modern home they oc-
cupied when deaths summons came. Both
being lovers of home she kept the home fires
burning while her husband was absent, as
| travelling salesman, on business. By her I'M
timely taking, their hopes blasted. and
| the hearts that remain broken. October
| 3, 1918 she. upon confession of her faith in
Jesus Christ Lord, baptized in his
name, and became a member of the Christian
church. II is blessed consolation for the
| nearest Of kin TO be able TO say that this one
| obeyed the gospel. He may have wandered
far, yet love bids them hope that in the dusk
Fathers love and care. How full of JOY his
cup who continues through all the days in
the Blessed Presence doing his works For
such we sorrow, but not without hope of re-
union in glory.
The deceased leaves to mourn their loss her
husband and daughter, father and mother.
MIR. and Mrs. Mons Wilkinson. two brothers,
Niles and William. Funeral services were con-
Quoted at the residence by r. f. Thomas, De-
cemher 81, interment was in the Readstown
cemetery. X. L. 7.
Mr.. j. W. Hall desires to assure those who
assisted during the dark hours of the shadow
of death of his appreciation and gratitude for
their gracious services.
Another of the older citizens of Readstown
and Vernon county has fallen before the
cythe Of the relentless Reaper. Chas. W. Fish
was born in KenOsha county, Wisconsin, Feb
ruary 26. 1850. died of Brights disease in
ReadstOwn December goth. 1918 at the age
of 6S years. 10 months and days. June ~,
1859 he united in marriage with Anna
Derr. TO this union were born eight chill
dren. three sons and Eve daughters. Three
of these, Harry. Maude and Lloyd died in in
Spanish-Amerisan war; died in 1902 at the
age Of % years. The surviving daughters are,
Mrs. Grace Favor Of Chicago, Mrs. John Rum
yon OF Washington. Mrs. A. J. kenlson and
Mrs. Otto Nafs Of Benton. These with their
mother ard one brother Of the deceased, John
recipients of the sympathy Of their many
friends. MIR. and Mrs. Fish had lived con-
tinnously since their marriage in Niroaua and
headstown and hence were well known IN
these communities. Mr.. Fish, well as his
friends. had known for several months that
the time of his departure was not TAR on, but
he entered within the shadows with conf
dence and hope in Sod. fhe funeral services
were conducted at the home by r. B. Thomas:
December 81, after which the body was Iald
to rest in the ReadstOwn cemetery. r. e. II.
Gulbrand Larson died at the home of his
son. Hans, in this city. He was born Fehrn-
airy =, 1883. in Norway. locating on farm
near Cashton in 1889, where he has since re-
sided until failing health compelled taking up
residence with his here. he leaves eight
children, "a grandchildren and 70 great-gra ana
children. Funeral was held at the Moen church
conducted by Rev. $. o. RoRdestvedt.