April 29, 1892, Enterprise, p. 1, col. 2, Evansville, Wisconsin

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1 C. W. Moore s house is nearly finished, with the exception f painting the inside and when completed will be one of the handsomest dwellings in this vicinity. August 14, 1883, p. 4, col. 1, West Magnolia news, Enterprise, Evansville, Wisconsin There will be a "pumpkin" social given by the ladies of the M. E. church, at Mr. Clinton Moore's residence on Friday evening next. Teams at C. B. Morse's store. All are invited. September 18, 1883, Enterprise. As Miss Moore, daughter of Mr. Zeb Moore of West Magnolia, was coming into town Sunday night, and just as she approached the track near Mr. J. M. Cole s, the cars hove in sight, going south, and she being pretty near the track, her horse took fright and made a sudden turn, throwing the lady out and overturning the carriage, breaking it considerably. The girl had hardly struck the ground before she was upon her feet, and had such a firm hold upon her horse that she brought him too at once, and prevented a runaway and amore serious damage to her carriage. Persons who witness her fortunate escape rushed to her rescue, helped her rig up her carriage, and she drove off home. May 13, 1887, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 2, Evansville, Wisconsin April 29, 1892, Enterprise, p. 1, col. 2, Evansville, Wisconsin Addison Moore, a former resident of Rock county, died at his home in Beaver township, Minnesota, April 23, aged seventy-two years. He resided near Evansville from 1866 to 1877, when he removed to Minnesota. He was the father of Charles Moore of Evansville, and also two daughters in Minnesota. April 30, 1892, Janesville Gazette, p. 4, col. 3, Janesville, Wisconsin

2 July 28, 1900, The Badger, Evansville, Wisconsin Miss Blanche Moore, residing with her parents over the Enterprise office, is on the sick list. May 2, 1902 Enterprise Mr. and Mrs. Clint Moore were pleasantly surprised on Nov. 18, 1906, where about forty relatives entered their home unannounced, the occasion being their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The guests were well laden with baskets of good things to eat and a fine supper was served to which all did ample justice. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Moore were presented with a handsome center table with a beautiful chair. December 7, 1906, p. 3, Tribune, Evansville, Wisconsin

3 p. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin April 18, 1907, Evansville Review,

4 The Dresden baker is the title of the new firm recently formed by Mrs. Etta Moore and W. S. Brooks and wife, recently of Seattle, who have returned here. November 3, 1909, The Enterprise and Tribune, p. 1, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin On the 1910 Evansville City, Ward 2, Rock County, Wisconsin, E.D. 107, Page 12B, surveyed on April 27, 1910; Frances V. is listed as the wife of Clark J. Moore. They have been married 47 years. She had 6 children and all 6 were still alive. They have 2 daughters living with them. They lived on North Madison Street. She was 65 years old. She was born in England, her father was born in England and her mother was born in England. On the 1910 Evansville City, Ward 2, Rock County, Wisconsin, E.D. 107, Page 12B, surveyed on April 27, 1910; Clark J. Moore is listed as living on his own income. Frances V. Moore was his wife. They have been married 47 years. They have 2 daughters living with them. They lived on North Madison Street. He was 75 years old. He was born in New York, his father was born in Germany and his mother was born in New York. Documents: 1910 Census I think the two daughters were Mary F. age 30 and single and a librarian at the public library and Zelta? D. Moore age 25 and single. Celebrate Golden Wedding (from Steven Briggs 6/29/05) Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Moore Married Fifty Years Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Moore, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding on Wednesday, January 1, at the home of their daughter, Mrs. H. A. Blakeley, 345 Second Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. There were between fifty and sixty guests present. Four of the six daughters were present, Mrs. Phila M. Blakely, the hostess, Mrs. Caroline E. Schroeder, of Marshall, Minnesota, Mrs. Edith A. Woodstock of Afton, and Miss May F. Moore of Beloit. The other two daughters, Mrs. Wealthie E. Ferrir of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Zelia D. Lindon of Philadelphia, Penn., were not able to be present. At twelve-thirty, Mrs. C. H. Myers truck the first notes of Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus to the strains of which the bride and groom of fifty years, accompanied by Miss Elva Moore, ring bearer, and Master Zeba Woodstock, the only grandson, as best man found their places fronting the assembled guests and facing the minister, Rev. C. H. Myers, who after charging the groom with taking advantage of the absence of other young men, who in 1863 were in the army, to pick out the prettiest and brightest young lady in the town, declared that under the new marriage laws they ought to be married again for the next fifty years, and then proceded to read the modern ring service, to which the proper response was made and the happy couple pronounced husband and wife for a second fifty

5 years. Following congratulations, Miss Edith Myers sang the touching song, "There is Silver, Now Where Once was Gold," after which all sat down to a bountiful dinner. The house was beautifully decorated with green and gold, intermingled with pressed fall leaves. Following dinner the social intercourse was sandwiched with a reading, "An Old Fashioned Medley," by Mrs. John Tullar, and an original poem written for the occasion by Mrs. Schroeder, and read by Miss Lenora Casford of Janesville. Among those present from out of town were Mr. Arthur Woodstock, Afton, Robert Horn of Janesville, Mrs. Richmond and Charlie Moore, wife and daughter of Magnolia. Among the guests were some who were present at the first wedding, Jan. 1, 1863, fifty years ago. Zeba Clark, son of William Moore of Germany and Phila Wright of Vermont, was born Feb. 29, 1836 in Fulton county, Johnston, N. Y. At young manhood he went to western New York, Erie county, and attended Clarence Hollow academy. After three years journeyed to Johnston, Wis., and joined his old parents at farming. During the next three years they journeyed to West Magnolia, Wis., to their final farm home. Here he met Miss Fanny Rodd and three years later they were married. With a younger brother, Clinton, Zeba enlisted Feb. 2, 1865, in U. S. Service at Janesville, as a private, under Capt. Leonard House and became a member of Wisconsin volunteers in Company I. He joined his regiment at Madison and went into Camp Randall and thence to Nashville. He was honorably discharged July 10, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Moore remained on the farm until, March, Since retirement they have resided in Evansville. To this union were born six children, Phila M., Evansville, Wis. Caroline E., Marshall, Minn., Wealthie E., Los Angeles, Cal., Edith A. Afton, Wis., Mary F. Beloit, Wis., Zelia D., Philadelphia, Penn. January 2, 1913, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 1 & 2, Evansville, Wisconsin Miss Jospehine Dunphy and Edward Moore were married at Brodhead, Tuesday, August 18. They left immediately on a wedding trip to Milwaukee and other cities. August 20, 1914, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Dumphy was the scene of a merry and festive gathering Monday evening, when a miscellaneous shower was given Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore, the bride and groom of a week. Seventy-five guests were present, and the young couple received a large number of gifts. Dancing was the principal amusement

6 of the evening, the music being furnished by Benson and Ten Eyck. Mr. and Mrs. Moore will make their home at Edgerton this winter. September 3, 1914, Evansville Review, p. 5, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin

7 Evansville, Wisconsin July 13, 1916, Evansville Review, p. 1,

8 Evansville, Wisconsin June 14, 1917, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 3, OBITUARY The death of Mrs. Chas. Moore occurred at her home on Mill St. at 7:10 p.m. Thursday evening. She had been seriously ill for only a week although she had been in failing health for several years. Fanny P. King was born in Janesville, Sept. 12, When sixteen years old her family moved near Milton, where she was married to Chas. S. Moore, November 2, They moved to Evansville in The husband and three children survive. The children are Mark V. Moore, Mrs. Frank Holmes, and Mrs. Will Allen. There are also four grandchildren, Alton and Robert Allen, Morris and Doris Moore; and one brother, Will C. King, all of this city. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday at two p.m., Rev. O. W. Smith,

9 pastor of the Congregational church had charge of the services. Interment in Maple Hill Cemetery. In the passing of Mrs. Moore a vacant place is left in the hearts of many friends, who through long years of association have learned to love and appreciate a woman of many sterling merits and lovable attributes. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all neighbors and friends who offered to and did assist us in our bereavement, also for the beautiful floral tributes that expressed a message of sympathy. Chas. S. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moore, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Holmes. December 2, 1920, Evansville Review, p. 5, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin

10 Evansville, Wisconsin May 22, 1930, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin December 25, 1930, Evansville Review, p. 5, col. 2,

11 September 19, 1935, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 3-4, Evansville, Wisconsin

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13 Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin January 25, 1945,

14 Ruth Ann,. In looking through the list of names of Koren war veterans on Evansville history. I noted my name was not on it. I served with the MED DET 151st ENGR C BN Korea March 1952 to June 1953 Thank You for the work you do on the Evansville History. Donald Moore