Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-03-17
BLOOMINGTON.
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The community was saddened upon
hearing Of the death Of Jesse Voss,
which occurred at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Voss
in this city, Saturday noon. He was
born at Bridgeport, Wis, twenty sight
years ago. He lived with his parents
on several farms within few miles
OF this place and later in town. He
was married to Miss Esther Sunney
daughter of Mr. and Mrs James Sun
ney Of Patch Grove, Feb. 10, 1919.
They lived last year on the Clegg
farm three miles from here This
spring they had rented the Ed Welch
farm south of town and had just NOV
ed TO their new home when Jesse was
stricken with pneumonia. A previous
attack of influenza had left him in so
weakened a condition that he was un-
able to stand this later attack and
passed away after an illness of one
week Jesse was an exemplary young
man, honest and upright and fav-
orite with both old and young. His
untlmely passing has caused deep sor-
row among his friends and much
sympathy is extended to the bereaved
FAMILY. He leaves to mourn their
loss, his young wife, parents, one
brother, Harry and one sister. Rose.
all of Bloomington Funeral services
were held at ST. Mary's church Tues
day morning with burial in the Cath
Ollie cemetery
Thomas Smith suffered a stroke of
paralysis Thursday and passed away
at the home Of his daughters, Mrs
Rose Lance and Mrs. Belle BETTER,
Sunday night, aged 80 years. Until
this last sickness Mr.. Smith was re-
markedly smart and active, able to
enjoy life. He had a happy old age,
his loving daughters giving him ev-
cry care and comfort. He has lived
in this city for more than SO years
and has always been useful and re-
spected citizen. He was a member of
the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraterni-
ties and was able to attend the meet
lngs until very recently. Funeral
services were held in the Congrega-
tional church of which he had long
been faithful member. and he was
buried in the Bloomington cemetery
beside his wife who preceded him to
the better land a number of years ago.
Last Saturday Porter's grocery
store celebrated its first anniversary
by serving coffee and waters to all
callers at the store that day and ev-
ening. During the year Mr.. Porter
has built up a nice business by his
methods OF fair dealing and attention
to business and now has a first-class,
up-to-date store.
number from here attended the
funeral of Llewellyn Tyler at Bagley
Friday. Mr. Tyler was well known
here having lived for many years
within few miles of this place and
coming here often to transact bust
ness or visit friends He was 70 years
OF age
George Hillery and his sister, Nam
lie are away on a trip to 4jartonsite.
Texas, where they went to see their
sister, Mrs. Hattie Brandt Several
members of Mrs Brandt's family
have been i'll and Mrs Hillery re-
ceived a telegram from George a few
days ago saying that the youngest, a
babe year old. had died. Mrs.
Brandts husband Judd Brandt, died
formerly of Mt, Ida, died a short time
age.
little daughter arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Grebe on
Friday.
abusing last week to spend a few days
at her home place here
Miss Rose BETTER was called homo
Saturday from Downer college be-
cause of the illness of her grand
father, Thomas Smith.
Fuller Porter who teaches at Cam
bridge Wis, is spending his spring
vacation at home, arriving Saturday
afternoon.
Oscar Brady has rented Mrs Ade-
laide Jays house and with his daugh-
ter Margie will keep house there. Mrs.
Jay has returned to La Crosse to STAY
for time with DIR. J. E. Heraty's
family
Raymond Eckstein who was en-
plOyed at the Hoskins furniture store,
has returned to his home in Cassville.
There was good attendance at theS
W. r. c. supper Wednesday evening
at the Leo BARLEY home. Proceeds of
the supper about $500
Patricia Gilligan celebrated her nth
birthday Friday by giving party to
number of her schoolmates. !
Mentor Rech returned to his home
at Lancaster Sunday after spending
few days here. Frank Fivecoats went
over with him and brought the team
back
Miss Rose Voss is at home from her
school at GAINESVILLE, being summoned
by the illness of her brother Jesse.
Mrs. Lee Griest of Bagley was in
town Saturday
Mrs. F. Parrey made a trip to Fen
nimore Friday to stay few days.
Mrs. Clarence Smith is. recovering
from an attack of the flu.
Mrs. Ernest Stark has been quite
i'll for few days.
Eddie Woodhouse of Clark. Neb., is
visiting the scenes of his boyhood and
meeting old friends here.
Mrs. Jamie Sprague will leave on
Thursday for Chicago to spend a
couple of weeks with her daughter |
Althea
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Burgess remain /
ed in the hotel business only two
days and took departure for Iowa. /
thus leaving the hotel without land
lord.