Obituary: Rock County, Wisconsin: John W. BUDLONG ************************************************************************ Submitted by Ruth Ann Montgomery, June 2005 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ OBITUARY DIED -- Wednesday, July 23, 1890, of Brights disease, John W. Budlong, aged 45 years, 8 months and 20 days. Mr. J. W. Budlong was born in West Schyler, N. Y., October 3, 1844, was married to Miss Cora E. Smith at Utica, N. Y., August 18th 1863. They became the proud parents of two children, Alma J., born May 7th, 1872, and Warren S., born August 22d, 1875. The former died February 26th, 1873, while the latter and his mother still live to mourn the sad loss of a kind indulgent father and husband. They moved from Schyler, N. Y., to this village in 1875, and the deceased soon after engaged in the meat market business in partnership with Mr. John Joslyn which business was discontinued at the end of two years when the deceased continued in the same business in partnership with Mr. B. Campbell with whom he remained about four years when he engaged in the grocery business which he sold to Mr. Knight and then went into the meat business again with Mr. Walter Hopkins as his partner, after which he again went into the grocery business in which he continued up to his death. He has been suffering from the disease which resulted in his death about four years, but only gave up his strict steady attention to business about six weeks since. It will be seen by the above few sketches that Mr. Budlong was a very valuable addition to the business interests of this place and will be greatly missed, cut off so early in his manhood, highly honored and respected by all. The funeral will be held at the M. E. Church Sunday, July 27th, 1890, at 2 o'clock p.m. under the auspices of both the Masonic and K. of P. Societies in which he was in the very best of standing. Rev. W. W. Stevens, resident pastor of the M. E. Church oficiating clergyman. THE FUNERAL The M. E. Church, the largest edifice of its kind in this place with a seating capacity for over 300 people was crowded to its utmost capacity, there not being even standing room in the aisles, and we should judge that at least as many more people were gathered upon the stairways, halls, and in waiting out of doors. Never do we remember of seeing a much larger congregation assembled upon such an occasion in our 33 years residence in this place. The altar was beautifully decorated with flowers as well as the elegant casket covered with a combination of black broadcloth and silk, lined with cream colored satin and silk covered trimmings. THE SERMON Was delivered by Rev. W. W. Stevens in a very effective manner, the day being very warm it was made quite short and concise but gave the best of general satisfaction and was listened to with the utmost attention, there being a host of good thoughts embodied in a small number of words. THE RELATIVES PRESENT FROM ABROAD were Mrs. L. G. Tanner and her daughter, Miss Nellie Fonda, of Monona, Iowa, sister and niece, of Mrs. Budlong; Mr. Lampford Burton, grandfather of the deceased and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Austin, of Magnolia, the latter being his aunt. IN THIS PLACE The widow, Mrs. Cora E. Budlong and son Warren, Mrs. Catherin Hammond, the deceased's mother and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Joslyn, the latter being his aunt. THE BEARERS were Frank M. Crow, B. Campbell, Dr. C. M. Smith, Jr., Fred Colony, Chas. Spencer and Chas. F. P. Pullen. All members of the Masonic order. THE CHOIR Consisted of Mrs. Mary E. Parkin, Organist, Miss Gertie Eager, Miss Cora McKenzie, Miss May Palmer, Mrs. Harry Benny, Miss Allie Eldredge, Mr. Wm. Wood, Mr. John Gillies and Mr. E. J. Ballard, which rendered very nice music, the last piece sung at the church being Sweet Bye and Bye. We counted 72 members of the Masonic order and 47 Knights of Pythias present, also 46 teams and carriages loaded with people as well as a large number on foot which followed the remains to their last resting place in the Evansville cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish through your paper to thank the many friends and neighbors for the great kindness and help they extended to us and especially do we wish to thank the two Orders for their thoughtfulness in sending us such good nurses to help us in the care of our dear husband and father. Mrs. J. W. Budlong. Warren Budlong July 28, 1890, The Tribune, p. 1, co.. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin Died at his late residence in Evansville, John W. Budlong, aged 45 years and 9 months. Mr. Budlong was born in Schuyler, Herkimer County, N. Y., October 3d 1844. In August 18th, 1864, Mr. Budlong married Miss Cora E. Smith and shortly afterwards came west, and for the first summer, lived with his mother, Mrs. Hammond, on the Nate Blakeley farm, moving later into the village and entering into copartners in the butchering business, with Messrs. Joslyn & Treat. The firm going out of business, Mr. Budlong continuing in the same with Mr. Byron Campbell. After leaving the butcher business, he engaged in the grocery trade where he remained until the time of his death. Of the bereaved family, Mr. Budlong leaves a wife and one son, Warner, 16 years the 22d of August next, and a daughter, older, dying in infancy. For a number of years Mr. Budlong's health seemed to be poor and it became evident for sometime that unless vigilant and active remedical influence could be used he must fall a victim to liver and kidney disease or consumption. Eight weeks ago Friday, July 25, he left his store and only once to return to it, then for only a few moments on a pleasant day. As a business man, Mr. Budlong possessed unflattering integrity and never, knowingly wronged a man out of a cent. When his goods were not first class he was always free to tell his customers of it leaving them to buy on their own judgment, but was never known to press a bargain by any false representation, when a little prevarication might have effected it. The business men of Evansville have lost a good and conscientious dealer, and it is fitting that a suitable recognition of that fact should emanate from their hands; the community has lost a worthy and influential citizen; the family has lost a good husband and kind father. Mr. Budlong was buried from the M. E. church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, July 28, 1890, sermon by Rev. W. W. Stevens, from Job 7:6, "My days are swifter than a weavers shuttle." The Free Mason from this and adjoining lodges appeared in a body, assisted by the Knights of Pythias, of which orders the deceased was a member. Both orders completely filling the body of the church. The burial services at the grave were read by Dr. J. M. Evans, assisted by Rev. W. McFarlane and Dr. T. F. Stair. The grave was beautifully lined with choice flowers on a ground of white cotton battin, giving a fine and cheerful apearance for so sad an occasion. The bearers were Fred Conley, Frank Crow, C. H. Spencer, C. F. P. Pullen, Byron Campbell, Dr. C. M. Smith, Jr. He was not a member of any religious body, but liberally contributed to each; and was a man in whose uprightness and integrity all could confide. July 29, 1890, Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin