Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-09-24
DEATH CALLS TWO
POTOS| PIONEERS.
PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN AND JOS.
McGIRK SUMMONED TO LAST
RESTING PLACE.
OTHER POTOSI EVENTS.


month but what it became our duty
to announce the death of old resi-
dents of Potosi. Two more deaths are
added this week to those previously
reported, Patrick Mclaughlin and
Joseph McGirk, after useful lives have
gone to their eternal reward. Thus
one by one the old residents are pas
sing away. Patrick Mclaughlin af-
ter a lingering illness with leakage of
the heart, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. J B. Key in the vii
lage of POtosi, Monday, Sept Is, 1919,
aged % years and months. He was
born at CushOndall in the County DON
egal, Ireland, March Is, 1886. Though
born on March Is he always celebrat-
ed his birthday on ST. Patrick's Day,
March 17th. He came to this coun-
try with his parents in 1851, being
then but five years old They landed
at New Orleans and then embarked
on Mississippi river steamer and
landed at St.~Louis. After remaining
there for a very brief period the fam
lily came on UP the river to Potosi
where the father entered some land
and began the pursuit of farming. The
family continuously made Potosi their
home. Patrick Mclaughlin was mar
ried to Miss Catherine Tobin by Rev.
FIR. Devine at st. Thomas church in
1878, Al years ago. To this union
were born four daughters, two of
whom, Mary and Anna, preceded the
father to the great beyond. Besides
his aged wife he leaves to mourn his
death two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Key
and Mrs. r. w. Glennon, three grand
children and one brother, Nathaniel
Mclaughlin. The funeral was held on
Wednesday morning at st. Thomas
church where the deceased had Wor-
shipped as consistent and devOut
Catholic almost his entire life A
solemn requiem mass was celebrated
by Rev. FIR. Prucha at the conclusion
of which the remains were taken to
the cemetery on the hill where inter-
ment was made. The funeral was UNI
der the auspices of the Catholic
Knights of Wisconsin of which order
the deceased had been an hOnored
and faithful member for many years.
40 knights were in line in the funer-
al cortege and acted as escort from
the residence to the church thence to
the cemetery where they paid their
last tribute to the departed brother.
The passing of Patrick Mclaughlin
removes from our midst a most hon
orable and respected citizen, one
whom every one admired for his kind
deeds and manly disposition He was
a true and devoted husband, a loving
and indulgent father and a sincere
friend. His every care was for the
welfare of his family and was always
ready to do a charitable act. No one
in need ever applied to Pat McLaugh-
lin for aid but what his purse was OPP
en-. Thus has passed away a true
Christian man whose memory will
long be cherished by the many friends
he leaves behind.
Joseph McGirk for upwards of 70
years or more resident of Potosi
died at the home of his son-in-law,
Thos. Ehlen Saturday, Sept goth, fol-
lowing a stroke of paralysis sustained
a couple of weeks ago. He was born
in Ireland in 1926 and came to Amer
lea in 1S47 landing at Philadelphia,
Pa. He came 10 Potosi in 1S49 where
he had since continuously resided.
His wife preceded him to the eternal
rest several years ago He is mourn
ed by one son, Joseph Jr, of Tacoma,
Wash. and two daughters, Mrs. Thos.
Ehlen of PotOsi, and Mrs. Anton
Schmitz of Dubuque, and numerous
grandchildren. The funeral took place
Monday morning from the home to ST.
Thomas church where the good old
Christian man had been a worshipper
for 20 years. Requiem mass was
sung by Rev. FIR Prucha and the bur-
ial was made in the cemetery on the
hill beside his wife. A more extended
article on this good old mans life
will be given next week.
The Misses Mildred Baumler and
Esther Roller are taking teachers
training course at the Platteville Nor
NAL
In our notes last week we made
mention that J. A. Seaton and Joe OFT
had put in a $50 barrel reservoir but
it appeared in print $50 gallons-a
rather small reservoir.
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schumacher
and Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Schumacher
attended the funeral of Charles Hoeff-
lin in Dubuque last Monday.
Miss Irene Millin popular teacher
in the Bagley high school, visited at
her home here Friday afternoon and
Saturday
Prof. ]. w. Pope, principal of the
Potosi high school, and wife are oc-
cupylng the residence OF the Misses
Mary and Kate Lawler.
Miss Pearl Buss has been confined
to her home the past week with an
attack of the flu.
The Misses Jean and Anna Kalten-
bach and Mr.. and Mrs. John Phillips
of Dubuque, were guests at the ]. A.
Seaton home over Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. T. HI. Runkel visited with
friends in Dubuque last Saturday.
Miss Ethel Thomas, teacher in the
Lancaster high school, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her parents in
Potosi.
Jas. Blewett and wife of Aberdeen,
S. D., attended the funeral of their
uncle, Patrick Mclaughlin, last We'd
nesday
Neil Harrington, former clerk OF
the court, and James J. Dunno, sher-