Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-10-29
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James H. BOIte Passed
Sat. After Short Illness
DEATH DUE TO HEART TROUBLE
AND COMPLICATIONS RE
SULTlNG FROM A FALL

The death of James H. Bolte, for
many years prominent farmer and
resident of the town of Lincoln oc-
Cured at his home there Saturday
night, Oct, oath. The news of his
death came as shock to many of
the friends of himself and family in
the vicinity, as not many had heard
OF his illness which only began Tues
day and he had been in town on Mon
day, walking in from his farm as he
frequently did. Heart trouble was the
immediate cause his demise, with
complications growing out of fall
at the creamery q. few weeks ago. In,
which he dislocated the ligaments of
one shoulder and received a broken
rib, all OF which he was unaware Tor
several days until his shoulder and
arm became useless and caused him
to get an examination from physi-
clan.
Mr.. Bolte was born at Broadway,
New York state, on April S, 1854. His
parents came to Rock county, Wis
consin, when he was - infant and he
resided there until moving to Eagle
River in 1902. LAS marriage to Miss
Rosann Bernard took place at ST. Pat
rick's Catholic church in GAINESVILLE,
June "a, 1878. Thirteen children were
born to their union, four of whom
preceded their father in death.
Those surviving him with their
mother are Mrs. A G. Anderson, of
Klatskamie, Ore. Mrs. j. j. Hanlon,
Milton, Wis; Mrs. H. E. Sherman,
Salem, Wis; Mrs. f. j. Stewart, of
Tomah; Mrs. John Kehoe, Marenisco,
Mich; Mrs. Rosetta Morrison, Eagle
River; Thomas, of Watersmeet,
George and JOS. at home. Their
youngest son, Jas. Bolte Jr. was kill
ed in tractor accident in May, 1923.
In addition to his wife and children
he leaves q grandchildren and one
sister, Mrs. A j. Parkhurst of James
vile, and a brother, John f. Bolte of
Alva, Okla
Mr.: BOlte and his family were
among the pioneer farm settlers of
what was at that time the town of
Eagle River. Coming here in 1902, he
entered some Of his present farm as
a nomesteed xhere the family home
was bNs 6 part eE1he land placed
under cultivation, and later more was
added to the holdings by purchase.
Coming direct from the old and fine
farming country of Rock county, he
was one of the first practical farmers
of Villas county, his experience and
energy and industriousness all com
bining to make success of his under
taking even before northern Wiscon-
sin had been conceded to be adapted
to agricultural purposes. He had act
ed as superintendent of the grain and
vegetable departments at the county
fair ever since it was first organized
and no farmer in the county took a
deeper interest in it's success and
pride in it's substantial yearly in
creased exhibits than he did and
there were none who worked harden
to make the fair a credit to the coun-
ty and its residents. He took an earn
est interest in all public affairs and
had served his own town in various
official capacities all Of which he fill
ed well. Up to year or two ago, the
winter season, a slack period for
most farmers, was one of his busiest,
as he for years took logging contracts
that kept himself and sons and teams
busy until it was time to begin them
farm work.
He was a devoted member of St.
Peters Catholic church, rarely mis-
sing Sunday service and was active
in all programs pertaining to the
church and its welfare
The community in which he lied
for nearly a quarter OF century has
lost in him a valuable and public
spirited citiden, honorable and con-
scientious in all his dealings with his
fellow men, a friend and neighbour
who extended his aid and assistance
freely whenever it was needed by
others, and his family devoted and
loving husband and father and to
whom the deep felt sympathy of
many friends is respectfully rendered
in their hour of grief and sorrow.
Funeral services were held from st.
Peters Catholic church, Wednesday
morning, conducted by Rev. Arthur
Shank after which his remains were
laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.