Pioneer Railroad Man Died Sunday
Oscar Harris, Veteran Retired Railroad Telegrapher, Passed Away at Fon du Lac
Agent Here Many Years
A long and eventful life which embraced the excitement of army __________________________ in Wisconsin, came to a close at Fond du Lac last Sunday, May 2, 1926 when Oscar Harris, veteran retired telegrapher, passed away in death at the advanced age of 85 years. The announcement when made here on Monday caused genuine regret among old neighbors and many friends in this city. He served as station agent for the Chicago and Northwestern railway at Juneau continuously from 1867 to 1896.
Oscar Harris was born at Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 18,1841, a son of Oscar Harris and Ellen Hughes Harris, both of direct English descent. When a child he moved with his parents to Orange county, New York. His father was minister of the Presbyterian church, having charges at various places in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The son had the advantage of a very liberal education in his youth and had the experience of a school teacher while yet in his teens.
Mr. Harris had an honorable record of his service in the Civil war though very few people ever heard him speak of his military life, and he was not a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. This because of a natural aversion to any display of his service as a soldier.
Enlisting in August, 1862, with the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry as a private, he left camp for the front with the rank of corporal. Not being of robust physique, after a brief field experience caused his confinement to a general hospital at Washington, D.C., where he was later placed on duty in charge of the drug department under Assistant Surgeon General, Alex Ingram, of the United States Army.
October 29, 1863, Mr. Harris was honorably discharged from the volunteer service by special act of the War department to enlist in the Regular Army as hospital steward ranking as sergeant of ordinance of the United States Army, and was immediately ordered to Quincy, ILLl, where he assumed duty in the general hospital, but at the end of four months, or in the spring of 1864 ,he was ordered to the Military Prison Hospital on Rock Island where he remained for about twenty months, having entire charge of the dispensary of medical spuulies, and was chief of the Dispensary Departmnet. He held this position until the war closed, after which he was transferred to the Post Hospital. In November, 1865, he was ordered to Burnside Barracks General Hospital at Indianapolis, Ind., of which he remained steward until the Institution closed. He was then with the General Hospital in Indianapolis for several months, when applied for a discharge and was mustered out of the service March 8, 1866.
Receiving his discharge from military duty with an honorable ranking, which comprised nearly four years of active service in the cause of the Union, Mr. Harris at once set himself for a life of usefulness as a civilian. He spent the summer of 1866 in Chicago learning telegraphy and then entered the employ of the Chicago & North Western Railway as telegrapher at Carroll, Ill., and later at Sharon, Wis.
His next assignment was to Juneau, where he assumed duty on Februry 4, 1867, as telegraph operator and station agent. His long tenure here, speaking eloquently of trustworthiness and efficency, was terminated in December, 1896, when he ritired voluntarily from the railroad service.
Mr. Harris was married March 28, 1868, to Miss Juliette Barnette of Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Harris, who is well remembered as a lady of superior educations and accomplishments, died in Juneau January 10, 1899. This union was blessed with one son, John B. Harris, a well know Chicago & North Western railway conductor residing at Fond du Lac. Other near surviving relative of Mr. Harris ar a sister, Mis Mary J. Harris (78626151 = possible find a grave memorial #)of Easton, Pennsylvania; one grand-daughter, Mrs. N.E. Maney of Jond du Lac, one great-grand-daughter and _______.
Service of the Chicago & North Western Railway here in 1896, Mr. Harris retained his residence on Depot street through he lived the greater part of the time in Chicago spending several weeks each spring and fall in Juneau. He continued these visits to his old home in the city until a little more than tow years ago, when the infirmities of age becoming more pronounced the went to Fond du Lac to live with his son, John, on December 27, 1923. Through his infirmities were gradually increasing since that time, he was able to be up and about the house to exercise his faculties until about one week before his death.
Mr. Harris was a man whose private life was clean to the most minute detail, a sound moral character exemplifying the best there is of good citizenship and his long service in railroad employment had the recognition of NOrht Western officials for a dependableness that was never questioned. His sense of duty was so strong, his respect for a trust was so unbendable ande his integrity so pronounced that confidence in his honor could not be unseated. No one who knew him ever questioned his sincerity of purpose or unflinching faithfulness to an obligation.
Mr. Harris was peculiarly retiring in his tastes though he possessed a personality that was pleasing and geninal. He was an exhaustive reader, particularly of current events, and in discussing subjects of interest to society was ready to express broad and liberal views. Not much given to lengthy conversation, Mr. Harris was nevertheless an interesting and entertaining conversationalist when he came into contact with his intimate friends, who enjoyed social intercourse with him.
Mr. Harris had the utmost respect and esteem of Juneau people for a long span of years, more than a half century, and those who knew him best will say without hesitation that his rugged character is well worthy of emulation and his life's achievements are a credit to those who mourn his death.
The burial of Mr. Harris took place here Wednesday afternoon beside the grave of his deceased wife in the Juneau City Cemetery. Religious services at 1:00 o'clock was held at the residence of his son, John B. Harris, 235 Bischoff street, Fond du Lac, the Rev. A.W. Raabe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Pallbearers for the service were C.W. Hirth, W.J. Ryan, J.L. Gormicon, A. Servatius, F.J. Wolff and W.F. Nima.
Following the service at the residence in Fond du Lac, the remains were brought to Juneau by auto funeral car, accompanied by a motor party of mourning relatives. Service at the Methodist Episcopal church, attended by old neighbors in this city, was conducted by the Rev. Nelson J. Alderson, local pastor, who preached an appropriate funeral sermon. The pallbearers were John Harrison, A.J. Tozer, Albert Yates, A.F. Ryder and W.A. Drake of this city and Charles Hawks of Horicon, all old friends of the Harris family.
Oscar Harris, Veteran Retired Railroad Telegrapher, Passed Away at Fon du Lac
Agent Here Many Years
A long and eventful life which embraced the excitement of army __________________________ in Wisconsin, came to a close at Fond du Lac last Sunday, May 2, 1926 when Oscar Harris, veteran retired telegrapher, passed away in death at the advanced age of 85 years. The announcement when made here on Monday caused genuine regret among old neighbors and many friends in this city. He served as station agent for the Chicago and Northwestern railway at Juneau continuously from 1867 to 1896.
Oscar Harris was born at Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 18,1841, a son of Oscar Harris and Ellen Hughes Harris, both of direct English descent. When a child he moved with his parents to Orange county, New York. His father was minister of the Presbyterian church, having charges at various places in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The son had the advantage of a very liberal education in his youth and had the experience of a school teacher while yet in his teens.
Mr. Harris had an honorable record of his service in the Civil war though very few people ever heard him speak of his military life, and he was not a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. This because of a natural aversion to any display of his service as a soldier.
Enlisting in August, 1862, with the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry as a private, he left camp for the front with the rank of corporal. Not being of robust physique, after a brief field experience caused his confinement to a general hospital at Washington, D.C., where he was later placed on duty in charge of the drug department under Assistant Surgeon General, Alex Ingram, of the United States Army.
October 29, 1863, Mr. Harris was honorably discharged from the volunteer service by special act of the War department to enlist in the Regular Army as hospital steward ranking as sergeant of ordinance of the United States Army, and was immediately ordered to Quincy, ILLl, where he assumed duty in the general hospital, but at the end of four months, or in the spring of 1864 ,he was ordered to the Military Prison Hospital on Rock Island where he remained for about twenty months, having entire charge of the dispensary of medical spuulies, and was chief of the Dispensary Departmnet. He held this position until the war closed, after which he was transferred to the Post Hospital. In November, 1865, he was ordered to Burnside Barracks General Hospital at Indianapolis, Ind., of which he remained steward until the Institution closed. He was then with the General Hospital in Indianapolis for several months, when applied for a discharge and was mustered out of the service March 8, 1866.
Receiving his discharge from military duty with an honorable ranking, which comprised nearly four years of active service in the cause of the Union, Mr. Harris at once set himself for a life of usefulness as a civilian. He spent the summer of 1866 in Chicago learning telegraphy and then entered the employ of the Chicago & North Western Railway as telegrapher at Carroll, Ill., and later at Sharon, Wis.
His next assignment was to Juneau, where he assumed duty on Februry 4, 1867, as telegraph operator and station agent. His long tenure here, speaking eloquently of trustworthiness and efficency, was terminated in December, 1896, when he ritired voluntarily from the railroad service.
Mr. Harris was married March 28, 1868, to Miss Juliette Barnette of Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Harris, who is well remembered as a lady of superior educations and accomplishments, died in Juneau January 10, 1899. This union was blessed with one son, John B. Harris, a well know Chicago & North Western railway conductor residing at Fond du Lac. Other near surviving relative of Mr. Harris ar a sister, Mis Mary J. Harris (78626151 = possible find a grave memorial #)of Easton, Pennsylvania; one grand-daughter, Mrs. N.E. Maney of Jond du Lac, one great-grand-daughter and _______.
Service of the Chicago & North Western Railway here in 1896, Mr. Harris retained his residence on Depot street through he lived the greater part of the time in Chicago spending several weeks each spring and fall in Juneau. He continued these visits to his old home in the city until a little more than tow years ago, when the infirmities of age becoming more pronounced the went to Fond du Lac to live with his son, John, on December 27, 1923. Through his infirmities were gradually increasing since that time, he was able to be up and about the house to exercise his faculties until about one week before his death.
Mr. Harris was a man whose private life was clean to the most minute detail, a sound moral character exemplifying the best there is of good citizenship and his long service in railroad employment had the recognition of NOrht Western officials for a dependableness that was never questioned. His sense of duty was so strong, his respect for a trust was so unbendable ande his integrity so pronounced that confidence in his honor could not be unseated. No one who knew him ever questioned his sincerity of purpose or unflinching faithfulness to an obligation.
Mr. Harris was peculiarly retiring in his tastes though he possessed a personality that was pleasing and geninal. He was an exhaustive reader, particularly of current events, and in discussing subjects of interest to society was ready to express broad and liberal views. Not much given to lengthy conversation, Mr. Harris was nevertheless an interesting and entertaining conversationalist when he came into contact with his intimate friends, who enjoyed social intercourse with him.
Mr. Harris had the utmost respect and esteem of Juneau people for a long span of years, more than a half century, and those who knew him best will say without hesitation that his rugged character is well worthy of emulation and his life's achievements are a credit to those who mourn his death.
The burial of Mr. Harris took place here Wednesday afternoon beside the grave of his deceased wife in the Juneau City Cemetery. Religious services at 1:00 o'clock was held at the residence of his son, John B. Harris, 235 Bischoff street, Fond du Lac, the Rev. A.W. Raabe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Pallbearers for the service were C.W. Hirth, W.J. Ryan, J.L. Gormicon, A. Servatius, F.J. Wolff and W.F. Nima.
Following the service at the residence in Fond du Lac, the remains were brought to Juneau by auto funeral car, accompanied by a motor party of mourning relatives. Service at the Methodist Episcopal church, attended by old neighbors in this city, was conducted by the Rev. Nelson J. Alderson, local pastor, who preached an appropriate funeral sermon. The pallbearers were John Harrison, A.J. Tozer, Albert Yates, A.F. Ryder and W.A. Drake of this city and Charles Hawks of Horicon, all old friends of the Harris family.
Pioneer Railroad Man Died Sunday
Oscar Harris, Veteran Retired Railroad Telegrapher, Passed Away at Fon du Lac
Agent Here Many Years
A long and eventful life which embraced the excitement of army __________________________ in Wisconsin, came to a close at Fond du Lac last Sunday, May 2, 1926 when Oscar Harris, veteran retired telegrapher, passed away in death at the advanced age of 85 years. The announcement when made here on Monday caused genuine regret among old neighbors and many friends in this city. He served as station agent for the Chicago and Northwestern railway at Juneau continuously from 1867 to 1896.
Oscar Harris was born at Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 18,1841, a son of Oscar Harris and Ellen Hughes Harris, both of direct English descent. When a child he moved with his parents to Orange county, New York. His father was minister of the Presbyterian church, having charges at various places in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The son had the advantage of a very liberal education in his youth and had the experience of a school teacher while yet in his teens.
Mr. Harris had an honorable record of his service in the Civil war though very few people ever heard him speak of his military life, and he was not a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. This because of a natural aversion to any display of his service as a soldier.
Enlisting in August, 1862, with the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry as a private, he left camp for the front with the rank of corporal. Not being of robust physique, after a brief field experience caused his confinement to a general hospital at Washington, D.C., where he was later placed on duty in charge of the drug department under Assistant Surgeon General, Alex Ingram, of the United States Army.
October 29, 1863, Mr. Harris was honorably discharged from the volunteer service by special act of the War department to enlist in the Regular Army as hospital steward ranking as sergeant of ordinance of the United States Army, and was immediately ordered to Quincy, ILLl, where he assumed duty in the general hospital, but at the end of four months, or in the spring of 1864 ,he was ordered to the Military Prison Hospital on Rock Island where he remained for about twenty months, having entire charge of the dispensary of medical spuulies, and was chief of the Dispensary Departmnet. He held this position until the war closed, after which he was transferred to the Post Hospital. In November, 1865, he was ordered to Burnside Barracks General Hospital at Indianapolis, Ind., of which he remained steward until the Institution closed. He was then with the General Hospital in Indianapolis for several months, when applied for a discharge and was mustered out of the service March 8, 1866.
Receiving his discharge from military duty with an honorable ranking, which comprised nearly four years of active service in the cause of the Union, Mr. Harris at once set himself for a life of usefulness as a civilian. He spent the summer of 1866 in Chicago learning telegraphy and then entered the employ of the Chicago & North Western Railway as telegrapher at Carroll, Ill., and later at Sharon, Wis.
His next assignment was to Juneau, where he assumed duty on Februry 4, 1867, as telegraph operator and station agent. His long tenure here, speaking eloquently of trustworthiness and efficency, was terminated in December, 1896, when he ritired voluntarily from the railroad service.
Mr. Harris was married March 28, 1868, to Miss Juliette Barnette of Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Harris, who is well remembered as a lady of superior educations and accomplishments, died in Juneau January 10, 1899. This union was blessed with one son, John B. Harris, a well know Chicago & North Western railway conductor residing at Fond du Lac. Other near surviving relative of Mr. Harris ar a sister, Mis Mary J. Harris (78626151 = possible find a grave memorial #)of Easton, Pennsylvania; one grand-daughter, Mrs. N.E. Maney of Jond du Lac, one great-grand-daughter and _______.
Service of the Chicago & North Western Railway here in 1896, Mr. Harris retained his residence on Depot street through he lived the greater part of the time in Chicago spending several weeks each spring and fall in Juneau. He continued these visits to his old home in the city until a little more than tow years ago, when the infirmities of age becoming more pronounced the went to Fond du Lac to live with his son, John, on December 27, 1923. Through his infirmities were gradually increasing since that time, he was able to be up and about the house to exercise his faculties until about one week before his death.
Mr. Harris was a man whose private life was clean to the most minute detail, a sound moral character exemplifying the best there is of good citizenship and his long service in railroad employment had the recognition of NOrht Western officials for a dependableness that was never questioned. His sense of duty was so strong, his respect for a trust was so unbendable ande his integrity so pronounced that confidence in his honor could not be unseated. No one who knew him ever questioned his sincerity of purpose or unflinching faithfulness to an obligation.
Mr. Harris was peculiarly retiring in his tastes though he possessed a personality that was pleasing and geninal. He was an exhaustive reader, particularly of current events, and in discussing subjects of interest to society was ready to express broad and liberal views. Not much given to lengthy conversation, Mr. Harris was nevertheless an interesting and entertaining conversationalist when he came into contact with his intimate friends, who enjoyed social intercourse with him.
Mr. Harris had the utmost respect and esteem of Juneau people for a long span of years, more than a half century, and those who knew him best will say without hesitation that his rugged character is well worthy of emulation and his life's achievements are a credit to those who mourn his death.
The burial of Mr. Harris took place here Wednesday afternoon beside the grave of his deceased wife in the Juneau City Cemetery. Religious services at 1:00 o'clock was held at the residence of his son, John B. Harris, 235 Bischoff street, Fond du Lac, the Rev. A.W. Raabe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Pallbearers for the service were C.W. Hirth, W.J. Ryan, J.L. Gormicon, A. Servatius, F.J. Wolff and W.F. Nima.
Following the service at the residence in Fond du Lac, the remains were brought to Juneau by auto funeral car, accompanied by a motor party of mourning relatives. Service at the Methodist Episcopal church, attended by old neighbors in this city, was conducted by the Rev. Nelson J. Alderson, local pastor, who preached an appropriate funeral sermon. The pallbearers were John Harrison, A.J. Tozer, Albert Yates, A.F. Ryder and W.A. Drake of this city and Charles Hawks of Horicon, all old friends of the Harris family.
Oscar Harris, Veteran Retired Railroad Telegrapher, Passed Away at Fon du Lac
Agent Here Many Years
A long and eventful life which embraced the excitement of army __________________________ in Wisconsin, came to a close at Fond du Lac last Sunday, May 2, 1926 when Oscar Harris, veteran retired telegrapher, passed away in death at the advanced age of 85 years. The announcement when made here on Monday caused genuine regret among old neighbors and many friends in this city. He served as station agent for the Chicago and Northwestern railway at Juneau continuously from 1867 to 1896.
Oscar Harris was born at Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 18,1841, a son of Oscar Harris and Ellen Hughes Harris, both of direct English descent. When a child he moved with his parents to Orange county, New York. His father was minister of the Presbyterian church, having charges at various places in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The son had the advantage of a very liberal education in his youth and had the experience of a school teacher while yet in his teens.
Mr. Harris had an honorable record of his service in the Civil war though very few people ever heard him speak of his military life, and he was not a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. This because of a natural aversion to any display of his service as a soldier.
Enlisting in August, 1862, with the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry as a private, he left camp for the front with the rank of corporal. Not being of robust physique, after a brief field experience caused his confinement to a general hospital at Washington, D.C., where he was later placed on duty in charge of the drug department under Assistant Surgeon General, Alex Ingram, of the United States Army.
October 29, 1863, Mr. Harris was honorably discharged from the volunteer service by special act of the War department to enlist in the Regular Army as hospital steward ranking as sergeant of ordinance of the United States Army, and was immediately ordered to Quincy, ILLl, where he assumed duty in the general hospital, but at the end of four months, or in the spring of 1864 ,he was ordered to the Military Prison Hospital on Rock Island where he remained for about twenty months, having entire charge of the dispensary of medical spuulies, and was chief of the Dispensary Departmnet. He held this position until the war closed, after which he was transferred to the Post Hospital. In November, 1865, he was ordered to Burnside Barracks General Hospital at Indianapolis, Ind., of which he remained steward until the Institution closed. He was then with the General Hospital in Indianapolis for several months, when applied for a discharge and was mustered out of the service March 8, 1866.
Receiving his discharge from military duty with an honorable ranking, which comprised nearly four years of active service in the cause of the Union, Mr. Harris at once set himself for a life of usefulness as a civilian. He spent the summer of 1866 in Chicago learning telegraphy and then entered the employ of the Chicago & North Western Railway as telegrapher at Carroll, Ill., and later at Sharon, Wis.
His next assignment was to Juneau, where he assumed duty on Februry 4, 1867, as telegraph operator and station agent. His long tenure here, speaking eloquently of trustworthiness and efficency, was terminated in December, 1896, when he ritired voluntarily from the railroad service.
Mr. Harris was married March 28, 1868, to Miss Juliette Barnette of Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Harris, who is well remembered as a lady of superior educations and accomplishments, died in Juneau January 10, 1899. This union was blessed with one son, John B. Harris, a well know Chicago & North Western railway conductor residing at Fond du Lac. Other near surviving relative of Mr. Harris ar a sister, Mis Mary J. Harris (78626151 = possible find a grave memorial #)of Easton, Pennsylvania; one grand-daughter, Mrs. N.E. Maney of Jond du Lac, one great-grand-daughter and _______.
Service of the Chicago & North Western Railway here in 1896, Mr. Harris retained his residence on Depot street through he lived the greater part of the time in Chicago spending several weeks each spring and fall in Juneau. He continued these visits to his old home in the city until a little more than tow years ago, when the infirmities of age becoming more pronounced the went to Fond du Lac to live with his son, John, on December 27, 1923. Through his infirmities were gradually increasing since that time, he was able to be up and about the house to exercise his faculties until about one week before his death.
Mr. Harris was a man whose private life was clean to the most minute detail, a sound moral character exemplifying the best there is of good citizenship and his long service in railroad employment had the recognition of NOrht Western officials for a dependableness that was never questioned. His sense of duty was so strong, his respect for a trust was so unbendable ande his integrity so pronounced that confidence in his honor could not be unseated. No one who knew him ever questioned his sincerity of purpose or unflinching faithfulness to an obligation.
Mr. Harris was peculiarly retiring in his tastes though he possessed a personality that was pleasing and geninal. He was an exhaustive reader, particularly of current events, and in discussing subjects of interest to society was ready to express broad and liberal views. Not much given to lengthy conversation, Mr. Harris was nevertheless an interesting and entertaining conversationalist when he came into contact with his intimate friends, who enjoyed social intercourse with him.
Mr. Harris had the utmost respect and esteem of Juneau people for a long span of years, more than a half century, and those who knew him best will say without hesitation that his rugged character is well worthy of emulation and his life's achievements are a credit to those who mourn his death.
The burial of Mr. Harris took place here Wednesday afternoon beside the grave of his deceased wife in the Juneau City Cemetery. Religious services at 1:00 o'clock was held at the residence of his son, John B. Harris, 235 Bischoff street, Fond du Lac, the Rev. A.W. Raabe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Pallbearers for the service were C.W. Hirth, W.J. Ryan, J.L. Gormicon, A. Servatius, F.J. Wolff and W.F. Nima.
Following the service at the residence in Fond du Lac, the remains were brought to Juneau by auto funeral car, accompanied by a motor party of mourning relatives. Service at the Methodist Episcopal church, attended by old neighbors in this city, was conducted by the Rev. Nelson J. Alderson, local pastor, who preached an appropriate funeral sermon. The pallbearers were John Harrison, A.J. Tozer, Albert Yates, A.F. Ryder and W.A. Drake of this city and Charles Hawks of Horicon, all old friends of the Harris family.
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