Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-01-28
OBITUARY

John Freidell was born in Germany
on October z, 1841. When he was
three years old his parents emigrated
to America, coming to Ohio, and one
year later to jefferson county, Wis
consin. On August Is, when nearly
Fl years old Mr.. Freidell enlisted in
the Union army of the Civil war, be-
coming a member of the LIST Wisconsin
heavy artillery of company A, serv-
ing for two years and eleven months.
Was discharged on July 5, 1865. On
November II, 1867 he was married to
Paulina Romanowsky, and moved on
farm near Viroqua in 1869.
For two terms Mr.. and Mrs. Freidell
were in charge of the Poor Farm Just
before the present building was erect
ed. In November of 1915 they retir-
ed from active life, moving to the city
where in the home they secured Mr..
Freidell quietly passed away on Jan
uary 20, 1920 Five children, three
boys and two girls survive their faith
er. There ara also seven grandchil-
dren and two great grandchildren.
The greater part of his life Mr.. Fret
dell was member of the church. He
was transferred from the German
Evangelical church to the Virooua
Methodist church on March 16, 1918.
Mrs. j. W. Freidell and family wish
to extend their heartfelt thanks to the
Asbury aid society and the many kind
neighbors and friends for their floral
offerings and their sympathy and
many acts of assistance.
Sarah Watson was born in England
March 5, 1877. On September 25th.
1901, she was united in marriage to
Archie Henry. Six children were
born to this union, all of whom with
the father survive to mourn their loss.
She passed away at a Lacrosse hos
pital from ether pneumonia following
an operation. Funeral was conducted
by Pastor Harris at the NJ. E. church
at three o'clock Thursday afternoon,
and interment in the city cemetery.
The family wishes to express thanks
for the kindness shown by the neigh
bors and friends.
DoINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Viroaua. Wis. January 10, 1920.
Regular meeting of the common council
called 70 order by the Mayor. Members pres
ent Aldermen Anderson. Larsen. MeHenry,
Moore. Nelson and Parker.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and ap-
proved. The following accounts were read,
approved by the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Roll call Of members all vot-
ilfs ave.
Accounts: J. E. Nuzum s Sons Lmbr Co.
s34is o. E. Davis, s27.55. Paul j. koeppe
Stesse, 7. c. krnteon S7.l5, Robert Parker
N.55, Standard Oil Co. SI04.s6, L. J. Allen
Sil.ee, Henry Seller ss.2s. c. E. Powell SEQ.
James SnodgrBss s7-S5, Lloyd Fish s245. Gil
bert Walling S2.s3. n. T. Buchanan Si7.so
Oscar Buchanan Ss.sS. WIN. Bprkhart sass,
pom melton the council adjourned
e J. OLDER. City Clerk.
D0TNCS OF THE COMMON COUNCIr
Regular meeting Of the cOma.vn council cali
I'd to order hy the mayor. sembers present
Aldermen Anderson. McHehry, Nelson. and
Minutes Of previous meeting read and ap-
nToVed. The following accounts were read
approved by the finance committee and upou
nosio0 siios ed. Red call ef members ali vot-
ing ave.
Accounts: Viroaua Telephone CO. Ss.o5, W.
u. HeoA Ss.s5. A. {. Ho0k S5.sS. Standard oil
te. SS2.Gl, q. y. Davis STs.s5. L. c. Boyle
SlSle. 0. 6. Munsnn StSilH. Gilbert Waliing
Ss.sS. A. d. Metsra4L S2-s0. Oscar Buchanan
s2.Sa- Vim. Burkhart SS.sn. joe kinserdahi
St.TS. D. T. Buchanan $3.50.
Upon motion the council adjourned
L. J. OLDER. City Clerk