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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
4
A digest of obituaries and social notes from Delafield and nearby towns recounts the deaths of James E. Parry and Martha Neff, a wedding in Mukwonago, and community updates from Waterville, Oak Endl, and Caldwell. It highlights church activity, school events, and local gatherings, with mentions of Milwaukee and Pewaukee area ties.
Mrs. Ralph Kincaid of Rhineland spent part of last week with her mother Mrs. Edward Meidenbauer. Mrs. Archie Garvena of West Allis spent Tuesday at Jon Mackezie's. Mrs. Melvin of yest Allis will come June 18 to prepare for church services. Mes Rey Lyon hosts Ladies Missionary Society Thursday afternoon. All ladies of the U P congregation are asked to help clean the church Thursday morning for the church convention on July 8.
Mrs Mra Evans and son Willan return from St Paul visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Rowell. Mrs J A Jackson and children with Mr and Mrs T G Stratton. Attendees join Janet Jackson in Whitewater and Mary Jackson visiting. Various locals listed visiting Milwaukee, Chicago, and Mercer. A new barn planned for Caldwell. Miss Florence Foley hurt in highway accident. Royal Neighbors and church activities mentioned. Evening programs at Baptist church and Y P U supper planned. Genevieve Hillier visited Water town and will summer in Poynette.
The final business meeting of the PAT A was held at the Schoolhouse Tuesday evening. Committees appointed include Membership Afra M West chairwoman, Avin Leisselng Pont Schmidt. Enter tainment Fay T claire Tiward Cavanagh Clarence Clemetson. Treasurer Lester Merton chair, William Pluckhalm. Smeking AM Lep sey chair, Wallace Valentino Louis Lessering. Music Alvin Leisering Hidie Sandberg. Refreshment Walter Pants chair, Frank Stevens Samuel Whyte F C Koelling J M Brokaw. Pilgrim M. EL 1an Wiest All society met in church parlors Wednesday. wood bunch served. Fay Ifilt host. Next meeting in July will be picnic with free meals. Owner of automobile distrubed after gas cap removed and sawdust thrown in gas tank as a prank. Picnic for St Agnes church set for Sunday June 21 with dinner and supper.
A village letter page lists visitors and residents with a mix of events and small notices. M Pheno formerly of this village now in Chicago visited Sunday, Yellow Boys group with Rev and Mrs Faultz left for Lake Keesus camp, Ervin Istor% and Roy Trotter spent weekends with relatives, and several families plan moves, trips, or entertaining guests in Shorewood Milwaukee Oxford New Butler and nearby areas.
A historical note traces a man’s early life from Sauk County, his schooling in Sauk City, and work as telegraph operator and clerk. He moved to Milwaukee in 1887, joined the American Refrigerator Transit company, rising to president and later leading the Milwaukee Association of Commerce until his death.
Born in Snyk county Wiss congin March 25 1861, son of Yogi and Sabina taeiwig Puilipy. Farmer, school teacher, police commissioner of Milwaukee 1909 to 1914, Governor of Wisconsin 1914 to 1925 in three terms. President of Milwaukee Association of Commerce, director of Wisconsin Humane Society, author of The Truth About Wisconsin Freight Bates and Political Reform in Wisconsin. Survives wife Burht Sehweke and children Cyrus and Josephine.
Governor John Blaine expressed extreme regret upon learning of the death of former Governor Emanuel Philipp. The Madison notice notes Philipp as a respected public servant and reflects on his long career in state leadership.
Willard Parry, a long time Delafald resident born in Cardigan Wales, died at his home in Wales village on December 30 18?4. He immigrated in 1867 and lived in Wales vicinity for seven years before moving to Delabela farmed forty two years, father Willard and Winifred Williams survived, wife, daughter Mrs Stamte Marry Proms of Hartimed, twin brother D J Parry of Leto Kansas attended, he served as assessor and school director for decades and taught singing in Zion and Jerusalem churches. mourned as strong Christian communal figure.
Accounts describe a Lackawanna locomotive derailing and plunging into an embankment, three cars piling atop the lead engine, fires breaking from pipes, and passengers including women and children injured or killed. Rescue workers recovered victims as daylight revealed extensive wreckage and debris. The incident prompted shock and mourning across the community.
The court hears Isabelle testimony about a 8,000 dollar yearly share for Billy from the will Shepherd drafted before Bly’s death. Stewart questions the foster parents’ affection for Billy as jurors weigh claims of custody, love, and potential manipulation in the sudden settlement.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a postponed gathering by a Fort Worth era group with names Peter Tansdén Georgie Kleinachmidt and plans around August. References a concealed operation and a home visit by Mrs Wylie to her sister Nellie Dolph. Freeman ads claim effective results.
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