Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-06-02
DEATH. THE GRIM REAPER

Iona Morrison born March IL. 1870 at
Woodstock Wis. She was united in marriage
10 Isaac Best at Eiroqua, December 7, 1888.
She met her untimely death by accidental
drowning at her home in Newton. May 22,I920,
during the storm. She leaves to mourn their
loss her husband and seven ehildreBs Lonnie.
Wilbur and Mrs. Virgil Christensen, all Of
Niroqua. Mrs Alfred Rood Of Newton. Floyd
Mabel and Freddie, who still at home
ia; Mrs. Martin Robinson of Viroqua and Mrs
NanVleet Of Seldom, Kansas. Six brothers:
Isaac Morrison, Viroqua Joe and George Of
TFempealeau: James eff Woodstock; Eden OF
Thorp; and Friend Of seldom, Kansas; and
many other relatives. Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon at Brush Hollow,
conducted by Pastor j. Harry Bullock Of the
Christian church, VirOqua-
CARD OF THANKS
The bereayed family wish 10 thank the many
friends for their sympathy and help in this
hour Of their bereavement.
Harvey Herbert. only son of Mr.. and Mrs.
roqua, Vernon county. Wisconsin. July 80
1902. He has resided in this community all
his life. He accidentally killed last Fri
day, May 2Ist, being crushed to death by the
auto truck of Vernon county. He is survived
by his father and mother and one sister, Elsie;
grandparents. and many other relatives and a
large circle of friends. He united with the
Christian church two years ago. He passed
out of this life aged II years, months and
q days. Funeral services were conducted by
Pastor y. Harry Bullock at the Christian
church, Yiroqua, Monday, May "a. Interment
CARD OF THANKS
The bereayed family extend 10 the many
relatives and friends and especially the young
people their deep appreciation of the many
kindnesses shown in this sad hour.
George w. Bush was born in Vernon coun-
ty on April %, 1857. He spent his early years
on farm continuing thereon until 1893. He
was married in 1850. Two sons were born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Bush. Charles c. and Albert b.
Twenty-seyen years ago this fall the family
moved TO town TO educate the boys, and max
ing their permanent abode in this city. Dur
ing the past year Mr.. Bush's health began TO
fail. He was soon obliged TO resign as one of
the school janitors and through most of the
winter and spring was confined to his home
He passed away very peacefully on May "a,
without murmur or a struggle. The funeral
+. Harris large company of neighbors and
friends gathered TO pay their last respects 70
one they had so favorably known.
Mrs. Bush and the two sons have the SYM
pathy of all in their bereavement.
Mr.. Bush was a modest, unassuming man
but OF sterling character. He had convictions
of duty which he fully carried out. He was
thsughtful and intelligent and well read on
the political and social conditions of the day. |
Up to the last he kept abreast of the happen |
ings of our times and could converse clearly |
and Interestingly about them. He was a type
of citizen whom all that knew him could re-
speet.
Tenney HetIand was born at Avalanche, |
Vernon county, Wisconsin, December 18th, |
1873. HlS parents were EnOch and Anna Het- |
land. He was baptized by Rev. HalvorsOn and /
confirmed by Rev. NOdVedt. After finishing a |
business course in Lacrosse in 1900, he be- |
came employed as clerk at the Farmers Store |
at Westby for years. In the spring of /
1911 he moved to Canada and took up a home /
stead near Major, Sask., and which he has |
made his home the last nine years. Last fall /
he became subject TO attack of perniciOus /
anemia from which he never fully recovered. |
improved he returned here the FIRST |
part Of last February. Another attack of the |
same illness ended his days the 25th of May, |
1920. Besides his mother to mourn their loss,
he leaves two sisters and one brother, Mrs. |
H. G. Smerud of Westby, Emelie of Viroqua |
and Martin of Cottonwood, MINI. Funeral SER
vices we're held in the Lutheran church. Viro-
qua, May rs, Rev. ROndestvedt officiating Rev. |
c. M. Larson of North Prairie, Mimi, spoke |
in English. Interment at the Coon Prai-
rie cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We extend heartfelt thanks to all, both
in Canada and here, who so kindly assisted our
beloved son and brother during his illness. We
also wish to thank the ministers for the sincere
and comforting words spoken, the choir for
The songs, the use of the church, and for the
bowers.
ANNA HETLAND
EMELIA HETLAND
Mrs. H. C.. SMERUD
MARTIN HETLAND