Fennimore Times after 1/5/1919
John Robert Bacon was born Feb 8, 1882, in Clifton township, Grant County, the only child of Joseph and Deborah (McLimans) Bacon. When but a babe of 18 months his father died and his mother passed away when he was 13 years of age. John lived with his aunt Nellie Bacon until 12 years old and afer that with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Robert McLimans of the township of Liberty, who gave him the same tender care and looked after him with the same solicitude as if he had been their own child. Mrs McLimans is still living at the advance age of 86 years near Steuben and her affection for John was never dimmed. The news of John's death came to her, an invalid, as a terrible shock, as indeed it did to all who knew him. John came to Fennimore with his grandparents about 25 years ago and this has been his home. As a boy and in school he showed the same kindly, loveable, attracting traits that characterized his entire life and he was a general favorite with all his companions. He graduated from the Fennimore high school in 1902. Sixteen years ago he entered C J Niehaus' drug store and has been there ever since, attending to his duties with a fidelity, regularity, competency and carefulness that made him invaluable and coupled with this was such a genial, sunny dispostion, such pleasant and polite manners, such genuine consideration and heart interest on his part that it won the regard of all he had to deal with and secured him the lasting friendship of everybody. His hearty laugh and bright, buoyant spirit will long be remembered. Mr Niehaus says it is impossible to pay him an adequate tribute of praise.
John was married May 11, 1910 to Miss Edith Draggs, daughter of John Draggs of this city and if there was ever was a happy home it was theirs, for they were congenial natures and enjoyed each others' companionship above everything else. There was no discord or disagreement, their interests were one. Three years ago they built themselves a cosy new home equipped with everything for their comfort and convenience and where they lived so happily until the shadow of death entered.
A week before his death John who was always strong and rugged and had never known a sickness came down with the influenza, contracted perhaps, who knows, while faithfully waiting on others affliced. He took at once to bed and every care and precaution was taken but a turn for the worse came. Pleural pneumonia and a weakened heart set at naught the most tender and loving care of his devoted wife, the able assitance of the nurse and the best directed efforts of the physicians, and at five o'clock Sunday morning, Jan 5, his spirit took flight to the better world.
The funeral was held the following Tuesday from the home. Rev Kershaw, speaking comforting words to the afflicted and emphasizing the high character, fine attribute and the universal good will entertained for im, of the deceased. Interment was made at the White cemetery.
We cannot understand of course why John such a favorite with all, with not only not an enemy in the world but everybody actively is friend, so useful in the community and with such a happy home should be taken but it is God's way and we must submit. May Edith be comforted with the thought of a reuniting with her loved one in that bright thereafter.
I desire to express my deep appreciation for the many kind acts and sympathy show by neighbors and friends in the sickness and death of my beloved husband. Mrs John Bacon.
John Robert Bacon was born Feb 8, 1882, in Clifton township, Grant County, the only child of Joseph and Deborah (McLimans) Bacon. When but a babe of 18 months his father died and his mother passed away when he was 13 years of age. John lived with his aunt Nellie Bacon until 12 years old and afer that with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Robert McLimans of the township of Liberty, who gave him the same tender care and looked after him with the same solicitude as if he had been their own child. Mrs McLimans is still living at the advance age of 86 years near Steuben and her affection for John was never dimmed. The news of John's death came to her, an invalid, as a terrible shock, as indeed it did to all who knew him. John came to Fennimore with his grandparents about 25 years ago and this has been his home. As a boy and in school he showed the same kindly, loveable, attracting traits that characterized his entire life and he was a general favorite with all his companions. He graduated from the Fennimore high school in 1902. Sixteen years ago he entered C J Niehaus' drug store and has been there ever since, attending to his duties with a fidelity, regularity, competency and carefulness that made him invaluable and coupled with this was such a genial, sunny dispostion, such pleasant and polite manners, such genuine consideration and heart interest on his part that it won the regard of all he had to deal with and secured him the lasting friendship of everybody. His hearty laugh and bright, buoyant spirit will long be remembered. Mr Niehaus says it is impossible to pay him an adequate tribute of praise.
John was married May 11, 1910 to Miss Edith Draggs, daughter of John Draggs of this city and if there was ever was a happy home it was theirs, for they were congenial natures and enjoyed each others' companionship above everything else. There was no discord or disagreement, their interests were one. Three years ago they built themselves a cosy new home equipped with everything for their comfort and convenience and where they lived so happily until the shadow of death entered.
A week before his death John who was always strong and rugged and had never known a sickness came down with the influenza, contracted perhaps, who knows, while faithfully waiting on others affliced. He took at once to bed and every care and precaution was taken but a turn for the worse came. Pleural pneumonia and a weakened heart set at naught the most tender and loving care of his devoted wife, the able assitance of the nurse and the best directed efforts of the physicians, and at five o'clock Sunday morning, Jan 5, his spirit took flight to the better world.
The funeral was held the following Tuesday from the home. Rev Kershaw, speaking comforting words to the afflicted and emphasizing the high character, fine attribute and the universal good will entertained for im, of the deceased. Interment was made at the White cemetery.
We cannot understand of course why John such a favorite with all, with not only not an enemy in the world but everybody actively is friend, so useful in the community and with such a happy home should be taken but it is God's way and we must submit. May Edith be comforted with the thought of a reuniting with her loved one in that bright thereafter.
I desire to express my deep appreciation for the many kind acts and sympathy show by neighbors and friends in the sickness and death of my beloved husband. Mrs John Bacon.
Fennimore Times after 1/5/1919
John Robert Bacon was born Feb 8, 1882, in Clifton township, Grant County, the only child of Joseph and Deborah (McLimans) Bacon. When but a babe of 18 months his father died and his mother passed away when he was 13 years of age. John lived with his aunt Nellie Bacon until 12 years old and afer that with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Robert McLimans of the township of Liberty, who gave him the same tender care and looked after him with the same solicitude as if he had been their own child. Mrs McLimans is still living at the advance age of 86 years near Steuben and her affection for John was never dimmed. The news of John's death came to her, an invalid, as a terrible shock, as indeed it did to all who knew him. John came to Fennimore with his grandparents about 25 years ago and this has been his home. As a boy and in school he showed the same kindly, loveable, attracting traits that characterized his entire life and he was a general favorite with all his companions. He graduated from the Fennimore high school in 1902. Sixteen years ago he entered C J Niehaus' drug store and has been there ever since, attending to his duties with a fidelity, regularity, competency and carefulness that made him invaluable and coupled with this was such a genial, sunny dispostion, such pleasant and polite manners, such genuine consideration and heart interest on his part that it won the regard of all he had to deal with and secured him the lasting friendship of everybody. His hearty laugh and bright, buoyant spirit will long be remembered. Mr Niehaus says it is impossible to pay him an adequate tribute of praise.
John was married May 11, 1910 to Miss Edith Draggs, daughter of John Draggs of this city and if there was ever was a happy home it was theirs, for they were congenial natures and enjoyed each others' companionship above everything else. There was no discord or disagreement, their interests were one. Three years ago they built themselves a cosy new home equipped with everything for their comfort and convenience and where they lived so happily until the shadow of death entered.
A week before his death John who was always strong and rugged and had never known a sickness came down with the influenza, contracted perhaps, who knows, while faithfully waiting on others affliced. He took at once to bed and every care and precaution was taken but a turn for the worse came. Pleural pneumonia and a weakened heart set at naught the most tender and loving care of his devoted wife, the able assitance of the nurse and the best directed efforts of the physicians, and at five o'clock Sunday morning, Jan 5, his spirit took flight to the better world.
The funeral was held the following Tuesday from the home. Rev Kershaw, speaking comforting words to the afflicted and emphasizing the high character, fine attribute and the universal good will entertained for im, of the deceased. Interment was made at the White cemetery.
We cannot understand of course why John such a favorite with all, with not only not an enemy in the world but everybody actively is friend, so useful in the community and with such a happy home should be taken but it is God's way and we must submit. May Edith be comforted with the thought of a reuniting with her loved one in that bright thereafter.
I desire to express my deep appreciation for the many kind acts and sympathy show by neighbors and friends in the sickness and death of my beloved husband. Mrs John Bacon.
John Robert Bacon was born Feb 8, 1882, in Clifton township, Grant County, the only child of Joseph and Deborah (McLimans) Bacon. When but a babe of 18 months his father died and his mother passed away when he was 13 years of age. John lived with his aunt Nellie Bacon until 12 years old and afer that with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Robert McLimans of the township of Liberty, who gave him the same tender care and looked after him with the same solicitude as if he had been their own child. Mrs McLimans is still living at the advance age of 86 years near Steuben and her affection for John was never dimmed. The news of John's death came to her, an invalid, as a terrible shock, as indeed it did to all who knew him. John came to Fennimore with his grandparents about 25 years ago and this has been his home. As a boy and in school he showed the same kindly, loveable, attracting traits that characterized his entire life and he was a general favorite with all his companions. He graduated from the Fennimore high school in 1902. Sixteen years ago he entered C J Niehaus' drug store and has been there ever since, attending to his duties with a fidelity, regularity, competency and carefulness that made him invaluable and coupled with this was such a genial, sunny dispostion, such pleasant and polite manners, such genuine consideration and heart interest on his part that it won the regard of all he had to deal with and secured him the lasting friendship of everybody. His hearty laugh and bright, buoyant spirit will long be remembered. Mr Niehaus says it is impossible to pay him an adequate tribute of praise.
John was married May 11, 1910 to Miss Edith Draggs, daughter of John Draggs of this city and if there was ever was a happy home it was theirs, for they were congenial natures and enjoyed each others' companionship above everything else. There was no discord or disagreement, their interests were one. Three years ago they built themselves a cosy new home equipped with everything for their comfort and convenience and where they lived so happily until the shadow of death entered.
A week before his death John who was always strong and rugged and had never known a sickness came down with the influenza, contracted perhaps, who knows, while faithfully waiting on others affliced. He took at once to bed and every care and precaution was taken but a turn for the worse came. Pleural pneumonia and a weakened heart set at naught the most tender and loving care of his devoted wife, the able assitance of the nurse and the best directed efforts of the physicians, and at five o'clock Sunday morning, Jan 5, his spirit took flight to the better world.
The funeral was held the following Tuesday from the home. Rev Kershaw, speaking comforting words to the afflicted and emphasizing the high character, fine attribute and the universal good will entertained for im, of the deceased. Interment was made at the White cemetery.
We cannot understand of course why John such a favorite with all, with not only not an enemy in the world but everybody actively is friend, so useful in the community and with such a happy home should be taken but it is God's way and we must submit. May Edith be comforted with the thought of a reuniting with her loved one in that bright thereafter.
I desire to express my deep appreciation for the many kind acts and sympathy show by neighbors and friends in the sickness and death of my beloved husband. Mrs John Bacon.
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