Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10611 Surname: Bartlett, Payne, Stewart ------------------------- Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator, Thursday, July 5, 1894. One by one the loved ones are coming to the close of life's journey, and the captive spirits set free. John E. Bartlett, son of Mrs. and Mrs. J.C. Bartlett, was born at Corinth, NY Aug. 9, 1847. In 1855 he came with his parents and settled at Beloit and a year later came to Albany, this county, to learn the printing business in the office of the Albany Times, Lacy and Dexter, proprietors. He remained in the office until the beating drum and booming cannon gave evidence that our country was in the midst of war when he left his duties at home, donned the uniform and stood ready at the nation's call. He was a member of Co. F 31st Wisc. Volunteers, organized by Capt. C.W. Burns. After 3 years of faithful service in the army, Mr. Bartlett returned to Albany, broken down in health by the hardshihps of army life. In company with C.W. Osgood, a former associate in the printing business, he revived the patriotic press and type which had so long been silent, and under the name of the Albany Journal, started a new newspaper enterprise. On account of failing health, Mr. Bartlett was obliged to suspend publication at the end of 6 months. In 1878 upon the earnest solicitation of friends, he resumed publication of the paper. On the evening of Nov. 26, 1883, together with a large part of the business portion of Albany, the Journal office was destroyed by a fire. With heroic courage he soon had another outfit in place and the Journal, which was ever a credit to its publisher, and an honor to the little village, was making its regular visits to its readers. Mr. Bartlett was united in marriage with Miss Emma B. Payne, a native of New York State, Dec. 25, 1866. Two children were born to them, Flora, Stella, who died in infancy and Spencer E., who survives to comfort the bereaved wife and mother. About 3 years ago he was attacked by serious brain trouble and it was thought best to take him to Mendota that he might have the best medical treatment. Last fall he fell from a three story window, which resulted in a broken arm. The bone did not seem to heal and about three weeks ago he suffered amputation. Gangrene set in and caused his death which occurred last Tuesday June 26, 1894 aged 47 years. Besides the bereaved wife and son, Mr. Bartlett leaves a father and mother, Mrs. and Mrs. L.C. Bartlett of this city, one sister, Mrs. Kate Stewart, and five brothers: Charles, Emmett, Eugene, and William of this city and George Bartlett of Albany; he being the first of the family circle to be removed by death. The remains were brought to this city Wednesday morning and taken to the home of his father where the funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W. Woodruff, the comforting son service being rendered by the Brodhead Lady Quartette. The remains were laid to rest in Greenwood. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow. --Busy Citizen, Brodhead