Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01
THE REAPER CLAIMS MANY

THE REAPER CLAIMS MANY
early Tuesday morning. He was around town
Monday evening and apparently in good health.
About three O'Clock his wife was awakened
by his struggles and going to- his bedside
found that he was dying. The cause of death
is supposed to have been heart trouble He
was 43 years. leaves wife and iSur children.
being employed by the railroad as section
foreman. He was quiet unassuming man
and a good eitizen.-Enterprise.
We learn of the death Of the week old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Potter Of Bear
Greek II died with the flu and the rest of the
Geo stone s is Mrs job Stone bots Of Ea
jug Creek died with the iu the same day and
were buried in jug Greek cemetery. The day
following daughter OF MS; GOe Stone; Mrs
also buried at jug Greek. Both families have
the sympathy of the neighborhOods- LaFsrge
Enterprise
Chester, 81 yesr old son of Mr. and Mrs j.
II. Hill of Retreat community. passed away,
victim of influenza and its complications, al
Madison. where he was attending the college
Of agriculture. taking the in butter
making He was i'll only about week. Mr..
and Mrs. Hill hurrying to him on first learn
ing Of his sickness. The remains were brought
hcme, the funeral being held from the sad
dened home. with interment in Walnut Mound
cemetery. Deceased was a fine young man.
and his death comes severe blow TO his
parents and family, TO whom deep sympathy Is
offered.-DeSoto Argus.
In the town Of Greenwood. December IA,
from influenza. MIR. Edward kucheTa, aged ~
years. Aged parents. wife. six sisters and one
brother survive him.
The community in which they have so long
lived and reared large family, town Of JEFF
ferson, monrn the death of the beloved wife
Of Former Chairman Alex A. Skolos. who
died at the home December %, At the age of
almost sixty years. Her affection was gall
stones and pneumonia. Funeral was conduct
ed by her pastor. Rev. Hofstead. iutermeut in
EsOfen church yard. She vas a quiet, earnest
and serene Christian woman. interested in her
church and ladies aid society charter mem
Der of the latter. Mrs. Serene Skolos was a
native of Vernon county. born January =
1853. She is survived by the devoted husband
and following named children: Albert, Cor
Lawrence, Mrs. Sebion jackson. Mrs Ludwig
St0Ieson, Miss Irene, no wish TO extend
thanks and appreciation TO the neighhors and
friends who sympathize with and aided them
in their affection.
Edwin Victor Matson. son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Matthias Matson, died from influenza and
pneumonia at the family farm in the town Of
Jefferson, December %, aged Is years and 6
months He WAS yOCnE man of premise and
his deeth is mourned by family and friends.
He is survived by parents. seven brothers and
four sisters. Funeral held AT the home
or December 20, at ~ 80, and Zion church
cemetery at 2;30, conducted by Pasotr ]. j,
jacobson.
Mr.. Ole Tanae, aged A. years. resident Of
this aectioH, died in LaCrosse hospital, De-
cemher 81. from cancer of the stomach. The
remains we're brought here and buried in Bel
gisn cemetery. December 81 Rev. j. ]. Jacob
sun conducting the services.
One Of the very sad deaths Of the week is
that of Mrs. Harley A. Shower. daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. Jacob Appleman Of Salem Ridge.
who died while at home visit TO the par
| ents and family. She was . strong and wig
orous young woman, married TO the hereaved
young husband who survives on November II.
1916, and their married relations were very
happy. Most Of their welded life has been
given Jointly TO public institutions--in Sparta
and NirOqua asylums, the last four months
at Wauwautcsa hospital Mrs. Shower came
home for holiday vacation. and was stricken
with trouble that haIled resistance She is
survived by hte here8ved parents. husband,
two brothers and Eve sisters. Mrs shower
from the parental home Saturday last, SER
vices conducted by Rev. Dunleyy. interment
in Salem cemetery.
The Censor learns of the death of Mrs viii
| lard Hall, which brings q cloud of sadness
over ReadstoWn community. She was about
| thirty years old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mons S. viii inson Of Manning. Funeral was
| held on Tuesday.
| Charles w Fish died at his home in Reads.
town on Sunday. and his funeral was conduct
ed there yesterday. Charley Fish was q we'll
known character in this section for half q
century. living long at Springville, Niroaua and
Readstown. He was q jovial fellow, much
| liked; had long been blacksmith by trade
| His wife and four daughters survive. and John
II. Fish of this city is the oaiy brother.
| In the death Of Ernest Burcham. North Cot
tonwood loses ere OF its best citizens. Hi
| death was brought about through sn attach
| of influenza followed by pneumonia, and al
| that careful nursing and medical skill conlC
do availed nothing. Funeral took plaeeat tbs
| home. Rev. +. l.. Williams conducting the ser
| vice, burial in Ismay cemetery. Deceased wa,
| born near LaFarge, Vernon county. N0vem
| Der 20, ss5. He united in marriage Z,
| Miss Ingerid Fredrickson at Virequa. August
| sons, James Leroy, Loren Friedrich and CIar
| ence. the latter dying in infancy. Mr.. Bur
cham and wife came TO Montana in 1909. anC
| settled a homestead few miles southwest
! of Ismay, where they built up a happy home
| and a prosperous business. He leaves Il
| mourn his death the little family. also thre'
| sisters, Mrs. Maud Smith Of LaFarge, Mrs
| Olive Dewitt. and Mrs. Gertrude BOlen Of vi
roqua and the aged parents, besides host o.
| other relatives and friends. Ernest Burchau
| was a of excellent character and a hare
| worker. He was deeply interested in all thing
! which tended toward the upbuilding of thu
| community in which he lived and 10 his en-
| ergy and effort much of the success Of tn,
| North Cotton wood Club was due and he seryes
| as one of its leading officers. In various cam
| paiRns for charities, he Was never founs
| wanting, but contributed of his time ans
| means, in sending them "oveT the top. W.
truly regret his passing for we feel that thu
| town and country have sustained a real loss
| The condolences Of all are rendered to thu
bereaved family.-Ismay Journal
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