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submitter_number: 000830

paper_name: Taylor County Star and News

paper_date: Saturday, January 6, 1900

paper_town: Medford

paper_county: Taylor

paper_state: Wisconsin

news_article: Taylor County Star and News

Saturday, January 6, 1900

Medford, Taylor County, Wisconsin

Death's Doings

The Grim Reaper Gathers A Number of Victims

J. B. LEONHART, One of the City's Most Prominent Business Men, Answers the
Last Call.

LEONHART - Died at home on East Third Street, Saturday, Dec. 31, 1899, at 2
p.m., Joseph B. LEONHART, aged 41 years.
Joseph B. LEONHART was born in Bohemia on the 2nd day of February,
1859, and came to America with his folks when but one year old. The family
settled in Kewaunee county, this state, and at a very early age Mr. LEONHART
started out to make his own way through the world. From his home he went to
Morrison, Brown county, where he secured employment with Mr. John GROSS, then
engaged in the saw-mill business, and was admitted to the GROSS home on the
same footing as a member of the family. Here he attended the public schools
and received a common school education, and continued in the employ of Mr.
GROSS for a number of years. Later he went to Green Bay, where he found a
position in one of the hotels as clerk. Ambitious, and naturally a young man
of fine business qualifications, he was determined to get into business for
himself, and first started in a small town north of Green Bay. On the 20th
of November, 1882, he returned to Morrison and married Miss Louisa GROSS, a!
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nd purchased a saloon at what was then Fort Howard. He continued in business
there until the summer of 1883 when he disposed of his interests to his
brother-in-law, Mr. John G. GROSS, and with his family moved, to Westboro,
reaching Taylor county September 15th, 1883. He engaged in the hotel and
saloon business and success crowned his efforts. He at once assumed a
prominent position in the business and political circles of the county, and
was first honored by being elected chairman of the town of Westboro. In the
fall of 1888 he was elected sheriff of the county and 1889 moved his family
to this city. where he resided up to the hour of his death. After serving
his term of office he decided to drop politics as a profession and again
engaged in business, though he never lost interest in affairs political and
often represented his party in conventions. He was a strong Republican and
acknowledged as one of the hard and successful party workers.
His married life was a most happy one, and to Mr. and Mrs. LEONHART
have been born five children, Sophia, aged 12 years, Carrie, 10 years,
Louisa, 8 years, Anna, 5 years, and Joseph aged 3 years, all of whom survive
and will sadly miss a most loving and devoted father. Besides the wife and
five children, Mr. LEONHART leaves a sister living at Chelsea, and two
brothers and four sisters who reside at Cleveland, to mourn his loss.
Joseph B. LEONHART was a self-made man in the true sense of the word.
Without the opportunities afforded most American boys he carved a place for
himself in the world, and at the time of his death was in good circumstances.
Strictly honest and upright in all business transactions, he enjoyed the
confidence of all those with whom he had dealings, and his word was
considered as good as gold. As a friend and neighbor, he was ever kind,
considerate and would go out of his way to help along the worthy needy, and
for this he was generally loved and respected by all. In the language of a
friend: "Everybody was "Joe" LEONHART'S friend; he had no enemies," and his
is true. Mr. LEONHART was a Mason and an Odd Fellow, but was not directly
connected with any church.
The day before Christmas he was out for a drive and contracted a
cold. He paid no attention to this and in the evening started, in company
with a few friends, to attend midnight mass. He slipped, while crossing the
railroad tracks near the depot, a most dangerous place, and fell striking his
head, presumably on one of the rails. He received a very sever bruise and
was escorted home and went to bed. The cold he had, together with the
general shaking up he received, brought on other complications, from the
effects of which he died.
The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon under the
direction of the Medford Masonic lodge, escorted by the Odd Fellows, the
sermon being delivered by Rev. S. W. INGHAM. Hundreds of friends gathered to
pay their last tribute to the dead and the procession to the grave was one of
the longest in the history of the city. At the grave the beautiful Masonic
burial service was read, and all that was mortal of Joseph LEONHART was
lowered to its last resting place.
The relatives from abroad who attended the funeral were: John G.
GROSS, Jr. and Godfrey GROSS of Green Bay; August GROSS and D. SCHANCK of
Morrison; William PETERS, of Brillion, Frank FALCK of Seymour, and Frank
BRABNAC, of Cleveland, Ohio.

***************

WODNOSKA - Died at her father's home in the town of Little Black, Tuesday
night, Jan. 2, Carrie WODNOSKA, aged 23 years.
Miss Wodnaska retired Tuesday night seemingly in the enjoyment of her
usual health. Not appearing Wednesday morning her father went to her room
and found her dead in bed. The young lady had been subject to fits, and it
is supposed died from this cause. The remains were interred Thursday. Mr.
WODNOSKA has met with a series of afflictions of late, and he has the sincere
sympathy of his friends and neighbors in these dark hours.

***************

SCHAEFER - Died in the city of Medford Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Louis
SCHAEFER, aged 68 years.
Mr. Louis SCHAEFER was born in Germany and resided in the old country
until quite well advanced in years, and where he was at one time in affluent
circumstances and the possessor of a happy home. His wife died and he lost
his worldly goods, after which he came to America. He had been a resident of
this city for several years, and previous to his last sickness was a familiar
figure on the streets of Medford. He engaged in gardening during the summer
months and from the receipts of his products supported himself. He lived
alone in a small house, the property of the Germania hall association. The
funeral occurred Thursday afternoon.

***************

ZIBELL - Died at her home on East Third Street, Tuesday forenoon, at 10
o'clock a. m., Mrs. William ZIBELL, aged 54 years.
The deceased had been a patient sufferer for many months, and death
came as a relief. The lady was afflicted with cancer of the stomach, and
there has been no hope for her recovery. She had been to the hospital at
Chippewa Falls and the specialist there could give her no aid. Dr. NYSTRUM
done what was possible to alleviate the suffering during the time of her
illness. Those who knew Mrs. ZIBELL speak of her in high terms of praise,
and the sympathy of all go out to the bereaved husband. The funeral was held
Thursday afternoon.

***************

His Wife saved Him

My wife's good advice saved my life writes F. M. ROSS o Winfield, Tenn., for
I had such a bad cough I could hardly breathe, I steadily grew worse under
doctor's treatment, but my wife urged me to try Dr. KING's New Discovery for
Consumption, which completely cured me." Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
LaGrippe, Pneumonia, Asthma, Hay Fever, and all other maladies of Chest,
Throat and Lungs are positively cured by this marvellous medicine. 50c. and
$1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at A. J. E. BENN's drug
store.

***************

Home Made Muenchuer Beer

The Medford Brewery has been keeping up with the march of progress and all of
its products are now admitted to equal in point of excellency and purity and
of the imported goods. Commencing Saturday, January 13, Mr. KURZ will place
on the marked a brand of Muenchner beer second in quality to none, and
invites his customers to give a fair trial with the imported article. Home
industry should be encouraged, and all things equal, the Medford brewery is
justly entitled to your patronage.

***************

HERE AND THERE

Some People Come Here and Others Go There

Just Where "There" Is You Will Find By Reading The Personal Squibs in These
Columns.

J. W. GRAY, of Westboro, was a Medford visitor Monday.

T. J. COAN, the Central detective was in Medford this week.

Frank WOCELKA transacted business at Abbotsford Wednesday.

John BENN circulated among his Medford friends this week.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer LEIGH, Sunday, a bouncing 10 pound boy.

Mr. Willard E. DUCHAINE, of Westboro, was in the city New Years day.

Dr. MILLER was called professionally to Prentice and Westboro last Thursday.

Chairman W. P. Smith, of Chelsea, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday.

Miss Julia TERCH, of Minneapolis, is visiting with her parents in this city.

Mrs. G. J. KAUDY, of Colby, visited with her parents in this city the first
of the week.

W. E. TENMANT, the Abbotsford hotel man, transacted business in the city
Wednesday.

E. S. MITCHELL, of the P. MITCHELL Lumber company, Westboro, was in the city
the first of the week.

M. O. OLSEN and family, of Thorp, visited with their relatives, the W. A.
WARREN family this week and last.

Henry ALBRIGHT, the Wisconsin Central land looker and estimator, was in the
city on business Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H'y ELVIS were presented with a nine and one-half pound
daughter on New Year's morning.

Richard SCHUBERT returned from Duluth last Sunday where he has been at work
for the past six or eight months.

Miss Nellie RYAN departed for Mellen Tuesday to assume her new position in
the office of Fayette SHAW and Co.

R. G. MARSHALL, lumber inspector for the HOLLISTER Bros., of Chicago, has
been in the city several days of the week.

The Misses DROUT returned last week from Wausau where they have been visiting
with their sister Mrs. MEREDITH.

M. and Mrs. Oscar LANGE visited with Medford relatives New Years day and
attended the K. of H. ball in the evening.

Mrs. Edwin MARCOE, accompanied by her son, of Minneapolis, is visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. TERCH.

Oliver ANDRESEN and Norman URQUHART returned to Madison the first of the week
to resume their studies at the State university.

Mrs. D. MCLENNAN, daughter of Maud and Mrs. William PRINLGE, of Rib Lake,
visited with Medford friends Thursday and Friday.

Do not fail to take advantage of the rare treat the Entertainment Course will
afford. Tickets for the whole course only one dollar.

Dr. MILLER whose notice appears elsewhere has been going to Dorchester every
month the past year and has met with excellent success there.

Rudolph OHLFS has opened a neat sample room in Little Black and invites his
friends to give him a call when in his section of the country.

J. J. AHERN, auditor for the HAMM Brewing company, of St. Paul, was in the
city the first of the week looking after his company's interests here.

O. D. POLLARD has been confined to his home for the past two weeks suffering
from a severe attack of lagrippe. He is reported as somewhat better.

J. A. LAMBERT of Rachel, N.C., writes: "I heartily endorse Foley's Kidney
Cure. It does what you claim it will do, and I thank for the good it has
done me." Jos. HAMMEL

Miss Rebecca SHAPIRO has returned to Madison and Miss Gertrude BOUGHTON to
Stevens Point after spending the holidays at their homes in this city.

Pete WOCELKA, who is engaged in superintending the repair work at the
NORTON'S mill, was in the city Wednesday to have a crushed finger dressed.

William F. WEHMAN, an old Medford boy, now of Plainfield, was in the city the
first week for a short visit with his parents and many Medford friends.

***************

If fortune disregards thy claim
Don't hang thy head in fear and shame
But marry the girl you love best
Rocky Mountain tea will do the rest.
BENN, Druggist.

***************

The W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9th with Mrs. Fred NORTON.
A good program will be rendered and lunch served. Friends kindly invited.

***************

"Thou changest not - yet, I am always changing," said the substitute to Rocky
Mountain tea. Made by the Madison Medicine Co. 35 cents.
BENN, Druggist

***************

SAVE doctors' bills by giving Foley's Honey and Tar to infants and children
in time to prevent pneumonia or croup, which are fatal to so many thousands
of BABIES. Jos. HAMMEL

***************

At the last meeting of the Ladies Ideal Social Club the following new
officers were elected: Mrs. Will HOBBS, president; Mrs. Mark O'MALLEY,
vice-president; Mrs. Dr. NYSTRUM, secretary; Mrs. August BENN, treasurer.

***************

Dr. MILLER, dentist of Eau Claire, will be at the Wellington hotel on the
10th and 11th prepared to do all kinds of dental work; teeth filled,
extracted or crowned; plates gold, aluminum or silver. Teeth extracted
without pain.

***************

Very neat window hangers are up announcing the concert to be given at the
Congregational church the 15th by the Imperial Ladies' Quarlette of Chicago.
This is the first of the course of entertainment's our people are to be
favored with this winter.

***************

Dr. MILLER, the dentist, wishes to announce that his prices for his first
visit will be as follows: Silver fillings 50 to 75 cents, gold filling from
$1 up extracting 25 cents, plates $7.00, guaranteed to fit or money refunded.
Remember the date, January 10 and 11 at the Wellington.

***************
Julius FRANZ has sold his forty-acre farm to August SCHITTAWANZ for a
consideration of $1400. The place was purchased a few weeks ago by Mr. FRANZ
for $900, and goes to show that lands in Taylor county are being sought
after. The property is well worth the price paid for it by the new purchaser.

***************

Go to Temperance Hall next Wednesday evening if you want to learn to dance,
for Miss Regina SMITH will come here on that evening to give the first lesson
and if she meets sufficient encouragement she will continue to come during
the winter giving lessons on Friday evenings. The terms are five dollars for
twelve lessons and a dance.

***************

The dance at Germania hall Monday evening, given under the auspices of our K
. of H. lodge, was a huge success from a social standpoint and a small amount
was placed in the treasury of the lodge after defraying all expenses. "The
supper supplied by the W. R. C. was excellent - as usual when looked after by
the ladies of this organization.

***************

Hon. M. C. RING, the well known Neillsville attorney and politician, was in
the city Wednesday. The Star and News acknowledges a pleasant call. Mr.
RING has been prominently mentioned in connection with congressional honors
and will probably be a candidate before the Republican convention next fall.
He has many friends in this section.

***************

Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Feve
r Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions.
Infallable for Piles. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. Price
25 cents per box For sale by A. J. E. BENN.

***************

Cook Books Have Arrived

Those of our subscriber who are entitled to the Century Cook Book and
Home Physician can now secure a copy by presenting their receipt and
memorandum of agreement at our office at any time. Those from neighboring
villages should send in their receipt and the book will be forwarded to them.
Star and News.

***************

It dulls the scythe of Father Time, drives away wrinkles of approaching old
age the elixir of life, but puts hopes in the human heart Rocky Mountain Tea.
BENN, Druggist.

***************

Molitor

>From our Special correspondent.
Ed LAMBERTON visited with Nick KLEUTSCH on New Years.

Mrs. SELLE and family Sundayed with relatives in Molitor.

Barney KLEUTSCH has opened a road through the swamps form his mill to
Whittlesey.

John ACKERMAN came down from Chelsea and spent Sunday at home. He returned
to GRITTNERS camp on New Years Day.

Henry DROUT met with a painful accident last week while skidding logs. His
foot got caught in some way between the logs giving it a bad bruise.

On last Sunday evening about fifty persons assembled a the residence of B.
ACKERMAN to watch the old year out and the new year in. The night was passed
with songs and recitations music and dancing until four o'clock when all went
home carrying the usual New year resolution. How long they will keep them
remains to be seen.

***************
It Banner Salve
doesn't cure your piles, your money will be returned. It is the most healing
medicine in the world. Jos. HAMMEL

***************

Gad

>From Our Special Correspondent.
Miss Mary KOEPKE has been visiting the BLAHNIKS this week.

Thomas SCHLAIS has gone to Green Bay to visit his uncle Jas. SCHLAIS.

Miss Mary NOVAK was home last week visiting her parents and friends.

Chas. SCHLAIS was in town on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. Jos.
LEONHART.

George FRUDELL was on the sick list last Monday, owing to the good time he
had on Sunday.

SCHLAIS Bros. have secured the employment of a carpenter from Medford to put
up on an office for their and the Lumber Co. purpose.

The Medford brewery man was in Gad on Monday and of course he did not stay
behind with calling up the boys to partake with him.

Joseph PSUTKA and wife have gone to Kennon where they have secured
employment. Joe will work in the woods, while she will work in camp.

Chas. JICHA's saloon was a scene of enjoyment last Sunday evening, a party of
our young folks gathered there, and they had a royal good time.

Tim RAGAN was out here scaling logs Monday for the Manufacturers and Builders
Supply Company. He will soon have to stay with us as the logs are coming in
quite rapidly.

***************

Perkinstown Perks

>From our special correspondent.
Remember the mask ball on the 13th of the month.

Murry IRISH landed the first load of logs at the mill.

GIBSON's saw mill will be running full blast next week.

L. M. JACKSON spent a couple of days in town the first of the week.

Mrs. James ELLIOT and daughter Goldie are visiting friends at Unity this week.

John LYTLE, the hustling lumber buyer, was looking after his interests here
Tuesday.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. WILMOT on Tuesday. Mother and son are
doing well.

Jack HANIFIN has gone into the tel business with Ben COLBATH, and we all wish
him success.

Thaxter SHAW has been here all week showing Mr. AUSTIN, the new foreman in
the tannery, around.

Dr. NYSTRUM done a hustling business here Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Evidently some one must be sick.

Joe HIRSCH the soft drink man came back Tuesday after spending the holidays
in and around Little Black and Medford.

Principal George GRAHAM and assistant, Miss Jennie GRAHAM, are expected back
today after spending the holidays with their folks at Unity.

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