Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
POTOS| EVENTS
General Items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.
Old Pioneer Called to Rest

region, especially of the town of Har-
rison, died at the home of his daugh
ter, Mrs. William Kavanaugh, in the
town of Peru, Dubuque county, Iowa,
Monday afternoon, July %, and at the
time of his death he was probably the
the Oldest resident of this part of
the country.
Was Born in Ireland
Deceased was the son of Edward
and Nancy Cavanaugh. He was born
in Wexford county, Ireland, August
Is, 1924, and was the youngest of five
children, all of whom preceded him in
death. When about 10 years old he
came to America, and iournied west
as far as Ohio, where he remained
but short time, then on westward
to Wisconsin territory, and settled in
the town of Harrison Grant county.
Mined For While
Young Cavanaugh and a partner by
the name of Hardesty formed a part
nership in the pursuit of mining and
eventually accumulated much land.
Maurice answered the call of his
adopted country in the Civil war and
enlisted in Capt. Swans company,
Co. H, 25th Wis, Vol. Inf, on Aug.
IL, 1862, and served until the close of
the war, receiving an honorable dis
charge, June Z, 1865.
Returns to Path OF Peace
Returning to the town of Harrison,
Cavanaugh and faithful partnere, Har-
desty, continued business together I'M
til the death of Hardesty many years
ago. Mr.. Cavanaugh was united in
marriage to Miss Rachel Horner on
July 16, 1868, and to their union were
born a son and a daughter, Mrs. VIM
Kavanaugh of Dubuque county, and
Edward of Harrison, sole survivors
of a dearly beloved father. His wife
preceded him in death 80 years ago.
He also leaves to mourn his departure
six grandchildren, two brothers-in-
law, and countless numbers of old
friends
Burial at British Hollow Cemetery
The remains were brougt to Potosi
Tuesday afternoon from the home of
his daughter in Peru, to the home of
his son, Edward, in Harrison, via au-
to. Burial was made in the British
Hollow cemetery by the side of his
wife.
Renowned as Excellent Man
The passing of Maurice Cavanaugh
has removed an long old-time citizen
indulgent father, true friend, there
were none better. He was charitable
in all that the word implies, his pock-
etbook was always open to those in
need and many a poor person was aid
ed by his benevolence. 1t can be said
truthfully that Maurice Cavanaugh
was one of Gods noblest creations of
man. For the past 20 years or so he
had made his home with his devoted
daughter Mrs. VIM Cavanaugh, in
Dubuque county.
Aged Woman Badly Hurt
Miss Lizzie Grosser, aged 68 years,
met with an unfortunate accident on
Monday morning last, that will rem
der her more of cripple than here
to fore. She arose early in the morn
ing to prepare breakfast for her
brother, Frank Ostermeier, roal pa
trolman. Her foot caught in a rug
and she fell causing compound frac-
ture of her right leg above the knee
Miss Grosser has been a cripple for
many years from a shortage of the
same leg and this accident will no
doubt make her moro crippled than
ever. However, she is getting along
as well as can be expected. Her nu-
merous friends sincerely hope she
may again soon be active in social
welfare work
Have Jolly Sunday Picnic
Mr.. adm Mrs. Louis Goodman of
Strawberry Point, Iowa, Mr.. and Mrs
Ed. Goodman and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Anderson and son, Ray
mOnd, Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson,
Mrs. Gertrude Anderson and two sons,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lewis and Mrs. Mel
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of Dubuque, enjoyed a picnic on the
Peter H. Roser lawn in Potosi Sunday
of last week.
POtOSi Pickups
Mrs. Harry Grosser and twin girls,
Loris and Doris, have returned from
Finley hospital in Dubuque to their
home in Potosi. The little twins are
receiving many calls.
DR.. Faherty and wife motored to La
Crosse Tuesday, where Mrs. Faherty
underwent an operation for goitre at
st. Francis hospital.
Lyman Corpian, after few days
visit with his sister, Mrs. Ed. WED
man, and family in Potosi, returned to
his home in Wauzeka
Miss Kate Lawlor, an estimable
lady and educator of Potosi, is taking
treatment for nervous prostration at
a hospital in Milwaukee. Late ad-
vices to her brother, Alfred Kelly,
brings the glad tidings that there is
much Improvement in her condition.
This is joyful news to her many old
friends here.
Mrs. S. NJ. Pearce, after spending
the major portion of two months with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Camp
bell, departed for home in Richmond,
Va, Saturday. She was accompanied
to her home by her brother, Lee
Campbell, rural carrier on route 4.
He will spend his annual vacation
there. The duties of carrier are be-
ing looked after by his Earl Campbell.
Rev. FIR. Pape. rector of ST. Joseph
Cathedral, La Crosse, was the guest
several days last week of FIR. Lea of
Thomas parish and FIR. Scheffer of st.
Andrews. FIR. Pape previous to his
removal to La Crosse some years ago,
was pastor of the above named par
ishes for % years His many friends