Obituary: Adams County, Wisconsin: James POLIVKA

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From the Adam County Press, June 5, 1885, Page 5 June 27, 1885, Page 4

SERIOUS BURNING--On Wednesday last, the barn of Mr. J. POLIFKA, in the town
of Preston, and about a mile east of Fordham, together with a reaper, mower
and horse-rake therein, were consumed by fire. All the family, except the
old gentleman were absent. The fire originated in a straw stack, and from
that communicated to the thatched roof of the barn. At the time the barn
caught fire, there were several colts in it, and these the old gentleman
succeeded in getting out. He next attempted to save some of the machinery,
and while doing so the blazing thatched roof came down upon him, and before
he could get out, he was very seriously if not dangerously burned. Dr.
McGOWAN is attending the sufferer.

From the Adam County Press, June 27, 1885, Page 4

DIED--Mr. James POLIVKA died Sunday morning from effects of his burns
sustained a few weeks ago. Burial was Tuesday in the Town of Lincoln
Catholic cemetery. Mr. POLIVKA was 56 years old, and ever since he came to
this vicinity has been regarded as an industrious, thrifty, reliable
citizen. He leaves a widow and seven children who are deeply grieved at the
sad and tragic death of the husband and father.