THE REPUBLICAN

June 3, 1881

 

            When we wrote the item in our last issue of the accident to John Jardine by running a nail into his foot, though we were aware of his dangerous condition, had little thought that we should in this issue be called upon to chronicle his death.  The accident occurred at the lakes on Friday, May 20^th, and though painful, Mr. Jardine kept around until the following Tuesday, when Dr. Taylor was called.  At this time the swelling had extended upward to the knee and was very painful.  Proper remedies were applied but the inflammation increased and besides the blood-poisoning, erysipelas set in, and in spite of all that could be done the trouble increased until death ended his sufferings at an early hour Monday morning.  Dr. Russell, of Oshkosh, was telegraphed for, but did not arrive until after Mr. Jardine had died.  In the death of John Jardine our city has lost an enterprising, honest citizen.  He was actively identified with our manufacturing interests and was a man that Waupaca could ill afford to lose.  The funeral took place yesterday from the residence of the family, at 2:30 p.m., in charge of the Masons, of which fraternity he was an honored member.  As a mark of respect and indicating the public appreciation of the loss to the community, places of business along Main street were closed during the funeral.