Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-03-07
POTOSI EVENTS
General items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.


the wire that Ed Kelly was dead. 1t
had been known for several days that
he was sick and the news coming SO
soon Of his passing away caused great
sorrow among his large circle of old
friends The immediate cause of his
death was pneumonia. The passing OF
Ed. Kelly removes good and highly
respected citizen always a man Of
kind and jOvial disposition and honest
traits of character When he would
meet friend it was always with
pleasant and kindly greeting and his
familiar countenance will be missed.
Edward Kelly was born in what is
known as DRY Hollow" in the town
OF Potosi May 4, 1865, and died at his
home at the Hurricane in the town Of
So Lancaster March /, 1928, at the
age of 81 years, 10 months and II days.
He was a son of William and Gather
inc Kelly, early pioneers in the town
of POtosi, and was the youngest Of
three sons. The father died when Ed
ward was q mere child. The mother
died at an advanced age a few years
ago At an early age he was married
to Miss Laura Lesser Of British Hol
low, March /, 1888, and died on the
y
Following his marriage he began the
business of farming in different local
tiles in the county until he purchased
a fine farm at the Hurricane corners
where he continued to live up to the
slime Of his death. He was quite sue
cessful in his chosen occupation and
amassed a good competency. He
leaves to mourn his departure his sOr-
IN wife and tyyn 1onOh-
ters They have the sympathy of hosts
of friends. Besides the above named
he is mourned by two brothers, John
and William Kelly of Potosi, and one
sseer, residing in California. Two
sisters preceded him to the grave some
years ago The funeral took place on
Saturday morning from the home to
St Thomas church in PotOsi and was
largely attended. Solemn requiem
high mass was read by Rev. FIR. Bier5-
ner Following the church service
the funeral cortege wendell it's way to
the cemetery OH the hill and the last
that was mortal of a kind and loving
husband, devoted and indulgent faith
er and a true friend was consigned to
the grave. Owing to the condition Of
the roads many friends from the viii
lage and nearby were unable to get to
the house at the early hour set for
the funeral
Another old timer has passed to his
reward. Anthony Travis for II years
a resident OF Grant county, died at the
home of his nephew, RObt. Travis, III
the village of POtO5i, Friday morning,
March ? He was born in the town Of
Harrison in 1852 and had continuous
~ lived in that town. He was son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Travis, early pi-
Oneers Of the town Of Harrison. Four
years ago he was stricken with paraly-
sis that rendered him incapable of
performing manual labor. For many
years he made his home with his sis
ter, Mrs Margaret Griffith, until her
death in January. He then made his
home with his nephew Tony Travis
was a quiet and inolfensiye man and
was liked by every OAe for his quiet
demeanor. Funeral services were held
at the house Sunday afternoon and
burial made in the Brush Hill ceme-
terry in the town of Harrison where
lie the father and mother. He is sur
Vived BY one sister, Mrs D. c. Phil
lips of Madison, and two brothers,
Buckley Of Grand Island, Nebr., and
4
Mrs. Anna Marie Jenamen, an aged
widow, died at her home in Dickey
Vile Saturday morning She was born
in Germany Dec %, 184S, and came
to this country many years ago.
Mrs. J p Pluemer who recently un
derWent two operations at Mercy hos
pital, Chicago, returned home to Ten
nysOn Monday feeling in good cOndi-
ton She was accompanied home by
her daughter, Mrs. d. P. Brown, a
nurse. Mrs. Brown returned to Chi
cago Tuesday, as her services are con
stantly required in the nursing line.
The firm Of Thomas, Vannatta and
MCKelvey have dissolved partnership.
s. A. Thomas. senior member Of the
firm, owing to impaired health is no
longer able to give the business the
attention it deserves and is compelled
TO retire. The business will be ron
tinued by Vannatta and MrKelyey.
Il. G. Thomas left Thursday with his
son, Bart, for Butte, Mont, where Mr..
Thomas Will make his home for a long
period Of time The familiar and gen
ial couutenance of Glen Thomas will
be missed by countless Potosi friends
all OF whom sincerely hope to see him
again
Mrs. Mark Carmody Of Lancaster is
caring for her mother, Mrs. j. P. Plue-
mer.
Bart, Fred and Roscoe Thomas, af-
ter being here to attend the funeral
Of their mother, have returned to
their respective homes, Bart 10 Butte,
Mont, Fred 10 Toston, Mont, and
Roscoe o Madison, Wis.
Clarence Zenz, who purchased the
general store business of r. H. Dur
ley, took charge Saturday morning.
Mr.. Zenz is well known throughout
the country and will no doubt enjoy
a goOd trade.
Ed Flesch and family will move to
apartments in the f. C. Thomas resi-
dence and will look after the place
during Mr. Thomass absence in the
west.
John Richter Of Bloomington at
tended the funeral Of his brother-in-
law, Ed Kelly, in Potosi Saturday.
Those from out of town who attend
ed the funeral Of Mrs e. G. Thomas