Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-10-18
+ 4 \ + + \
MERCER NEWS

Death of Mrs. Craw.

Mrs. Hannah Pemble returned
from the Ashland hospital Wednes-
day evening with the remains of Mrs.
George Craw, ST., who was taken
there Tuesday morning and passed
away the same night. A very bad
goitre was the direct cause Of her
death.
Mrs. Craw, who was So years Of
age, was born at Waupun, Wis, and
married at Wittenberg to Mr.. Craw.
She had been a resident Of Mercer
for about 13 years. She leaves to
mourn her death, her husband, and
two daughters, one of whom lives in
Montana, and Mrs. John Nagley, of
Tomahawk Lake.
Mrs. Craw was an accomplishing
patient during her long illness and
was always ready for a joke with
friends and neighbors who called on
her. She was always a faithful
worker and a good kind neighbor,
who will be missed by many. Funeral
services were held from the local
church, under the rules Of the NJ. E.
church. Rev. J. E. Cheek, of
Minoqua, pastor The floral offer
ings were beautiful and large at
tendance was there to pay their
last respects. The NJ. f. choir
rendered special selections. She was
laid to rest at the local cemetery,
and the bereaved ones have the
sympathy Of all. Those from out
of town who attended the funeral
were: Mr. and Mrs. John Nagley, of
Tomahawk Lake, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Craw, of Lugerville, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra Craw, of Greshem, Mesdames
d. Schulz, Chas. Layman and Otto
Layman, OF Manitowish.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOS Pemble left
Saturday for visit at Lugerville,
Wis.
Hiram Craw and son George,
motored to Lugerville Sunday for a
visit at the G. Craw home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Heating left
Sunday evening for Chicago after
spending the summer here.
The following teachers and pupils
went by train to Manitowish Monday
evening and liked back: Leola Ware,
Dorothy Rasmussen, Irene Graef,
Margaret Hobbs, Eileen Sleight,
Florence Borutta and Lavane
Barker, and enjoyed the lovely
moonlight. 2
District Attorney, Warren b.
Foster and Sheriff, Jos. Volant were
business callers here Friday.
Miss Ida Bradley, county super
intendent of schools, visited the
schools here Tuesday,
1t will be very well for the ones
who helped themselves to a farmers
potatoes out of the pit not long age
to be more cautious about such 8
matter as the truth win out and they
are kindly advised not to try the
trick again at the same place.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to extend to all friends
most sincere thanks for the great
good and acts of kindness and for the
lovely flowers, the services of oul
pastor, the choir, and to all friends
during the illness and death of oul
loved one.
George Craw, Sr,
Mrs. Hannah Pemble.
Mrs j. C. Wilmington returned
Sunday evening from a visit will
her daughter at Ashland.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Allan Pemble anC
Mrs. Hannah Pemble motored t.
Ashland Sunday where Mrs. Altar
Pemble consulted physician.
VIM. Flesch. Jr., finished hi:
potato digging Tuesday. He had {
large number Of men working.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ctaw and Mis-!
Edna Peter left Monday on a motor
trip TO visit at Menoninee.
MIR. and Mrs. Jack Shea anC
daughter, Eileen. were Hurley callers
Monday.
A large number of young people
from here attended the dance al
Virgin Forest Park Saturday even
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Borutta ans
Miss Elleda Bentsen motored to Iron
wood Saturday evening.
Eddie and Georgia Sargent, Verr
Hodson and Miss Gladys Brattor
attended the football game al
lronwnod Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Evenson motor
ei to Ironwood Friday on business.
Mrs Andrews, who is nurse fol