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Old Settler Died.John Bouska, one of the early* settlers of this place, died at his home iu Tabor, Monday' evening at 8 o’clock after a prolonged illness of Bright’s disease. He had been ill for the past two years and was unable to walk the final several months of his life. Funeralwfts#heldWednesday morning from the Catholic church of this place and the remains interred in the cemetery in town;Monsignor Bouska officiating. The deceased was born in Bohemia in 18^8 and was at the time of his death 08 years, 9 months and 23 days of age. He came to this country with his wife in 1875 and established theic home on tho farm one-half mile south west of town which they had purchased. Ten years ago they hot a dwelling in town and move I here. He is survived by his wife, four daughters: Mrs. Jos. Tupa, Mrs Jos. Melichas, Mrs. Vic. Petrik and Barbora, and one'son Frank. Ho is also survived by two brothers, Joseph and Thomas, the latter being a step ,brother, and \ne sister, Mrs. Matt Kortan.
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The Tabor Independent
Tabor, South Dakota, US
Thu, Dec 07, 1916
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