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Lundak,
Joseph ----The funeral was held Saturday, Oct 26th, from the
Immaculate Conception church. A solemn requiem Mass was
celebrated. Rev. Father Gunn, celebrant; Father O'Brien,
deacon; Father Bowen, sub-deacon; with Father Collins and
Father Hogan in the sanctuary. The body was laid to rest in
the local Catholic cemetery.
Joseph Lundak was born Jan. 30th, 1832 in Bohemia, and
died at the home of his son, John Lundak, of New Oregon
township, on Nov. 8th, 1918, aged 86 years and nine
months.
He
was married in 1861 in Bohemia, to Victoria Hron, who passed
away about three years ago. To them were born two sons, John
and Frank, the latter dying in infancy while the family were
still in Bohemia.
The
deceased came to America in 1867, settling in New Oregon
township on a piece of prairie land, which he afterwards
bought. His entire capital on his arrival was $88, which was
used to put up buildings. From this meagre beginning be made a
home for himself and family and prospered in the land of his
adoption which he loved devotedly, as he was a Bohemian who
came to this country to secure the blessings of genuine
liberty. He was known among his neighbors as an honest man, a
good neighbor and friend.
The
funeral was held on Sunday, Rev. Hovlik of Saratoga,
officiating, with interment in New Oregon cemetery.
Elma New Era November 15,
1918
Mulick, Cathrine L. Cullen -----In the passing of Mrs.
J. W. Mulick this community loses its most valuable and highly
respected member whose womanly virtues had a wide influence
that recall the words of the poet, "How far that little candle
throws its beams, so shines a good deed in a naughty
world."
Catherine L. Cullen was born in Montreal, Canada, where
the was educated and grew to womanhood amid surroundings that
developed a noble character and fitted her for the role of
wife and mother which she later performed with singular grace
and charm. On
June 7, 1906 she was married to Dr. J. W. Mulick at St
Patrick's church, Montreal, Canada. She came with her husband
to Elma and soon became one of the most highly respected
members of the community.
To
this union four children were born, Mary Mildred, James
Arthur, Catherine Merion and Joseph P. C. Little Catherine
Merion preceded, her mother in death six years ago last
March.
Mrs.
Mulick passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 1918, after a
lingering illness during which time she exhibited wonderful
patience and fortitude. The end came peacefully after she had
received the sacraments of the church whose precepts she had
so faithfully followed, and the grace of our Heavenly Esther
welcomed her spirit to its everlasting home. Elma New Era November 15, 1918
Walton, Harriet Holland was born in Walpole, Norfolk,
England, Dec. 7, 1833, and died Nov. 9,
1918.
She
was married to Joseph Walton, Sept 5, 1851, in St. Peter's
Episcopal church in England and of which she was a member from
childhood. She passed away peacefully. Her last words were "I
am going to rest will rot be here long."
Mrs.
Walton was well known far and near, never
tiring of caring for the sick and afflicted and all those less
fortunate than herself. She was generous and of a very
hospitable nature.
She leaves to mourn her death two sons and two
daughters, James Walton, of Minneapolis, Minn., John Walton
and Mrs. Nellie Hanson of Cresco, la., and Mrs. Lizzie
Christen of Decorah, la., one son and one daughter and the
father preceding the mother to the better land. The remaining
family with Mrs. Howard and family, have the sincere sympathy
of a host of warm friends in their sad bereavement. Funeral
services were conducted from Grace Episcopal church, by; Rev.
Wm. Whittle, of Seabury School, Faribault. Interment was in
Oak Lawn cemetery. Elma New Era November 15,
1918
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