Bronson Emilade01

Waupaca Record

February 21, 1896

The community was startled Thursday morning to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Gus Bronson at two o’clock that morning of pneumonia. While the fact that Mrs. Bronson had taken cold at the war entertainment given recently was known, no serious results were anticipated by the hosts of friends who now mourn their dear friend’s demise.

Miss Emilade Knapp was born 46 years ago in Shyerburn, N.Y. Was married to Gus Bronson in Oshkosh, 27 years ago, it being a double wedding of herself and her only brother. Mr. and Mrs. Bronson made that city their home for 12 years when they removed to Waupaca and have been here for 15 years during which time they have been active in all social matters.

Mrs. Bronson’s father, A.B. Knapp, of Beloit, who built the first gang saw mill on the Wolf River at Oshkosh, and brother, Bostwick, of Chicago, beside many others from the state will be present at the funeral, which occurs Saturday at the Episcopal church at 10 o’clock in the morning.

THE REPUBLICAN

February 21, 1896

Death of Mrs. Gus Bronson

The many friends of Mrs. G.A. Bronson in this city were pained and shocked to learn of her death Thursday morning at two o’clock. A week ago Tuesday night Mrs. Bronson assisted in the War Panorama at the opera house. She contracted a cold which developed in pneumonia. She was reported as feeling better the first of the week, but a sudden change for the worse set in, and although everything was done that medical skill and kind attention and care of husband and friends could do she passed to the other shore. Mrs. Bronson was a lady loved by all who knew her. She often assisted her husband in entertainments for the benefit of churches and worthy enterprises in this city, and her heart was full of charity and loving kindness. She was also devoted to her family, and her demise is indeed a crushing blow to her husband and her three boys who are left to mourn the loss of he dearest of companions and mother. Mrs. Bronson’s maiden name was Emeline Knapp. Her father is A.B. Knapp, of Beloit. He was one of the first mill owners of Oshkosh in an early day. The people of this community and all who know the family will deeply sympathize with them in their deep affliction.

Funeral Saturday morning at ten o’clock at St. Mark’s church. Rev. Burleson officiating.