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John Nagle

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John Nagle

Birth
Ontario, Canada
Death
21 Mar 1900 (aged 51)
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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D-7-2-4
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JOHN NAGLE
(1848 - 1900)

A NEW DEAL.
SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE OFFICERS WHO WERE SWORN IN YESTERDAY.
JOHN NAGLE, COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.


Mr. Nagle was born in Canada, but soon removed to Meeme, Manitowoc County. He is self-educated, having never attended anything but a county school. He has taught in Sauck (sic) City, Two Rivers and other places throughout the county. When he quit teaching, he entered upon the study of law. On the death of T.G. Olmstead, he took charge of the Pilot, which afterwards absorbed the Tribune. In the spring of 1880, he was appointed County Superintendent, Mr. Viebahn having resigned. Last fall he was elected, after as bitter a political fight as ever occurred in this county. As an editor Mr. Nagle is acknowledged as a graceful and clean writer; as an educator, he has a state reputation and undoubtedly will keep the schools of our county up to their present excellent standard.

Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1

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With deep sadness we must report that John Nagle, the editor and publisher of the Manitowoc Pilot, died yesterday evening in the local hospital of typhus which turned into pneumonia. We will tell more of his life in a later issue but we did not want this issue to greet the world without expressing our deep sadness.

Der Nord Westen, Manitowoc, Wis., 15 March 1900

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At just before six o'clock last evening, John Nagle, for the last twenty-two years the editor of the Pilot, passed away at the Holy Family Hospital after an illness of about one week. He had returned a short time before from a trip in the south and was unwell during the last days of his journey. The germs of typhoid were undoubtedly implanted in his system during his absence and last week Wednesday he was obliged to take to his bed. The fever developed rapidly and on Friday he was removed to the hospital. Three days later the disease was pronounced typhoid pneumonia and the physicians held out little hope for his recovery. Every possible care was given him by loving relatives and the physicians and nurses in charge, but all efforts to stay the progress of the disease were vain. Death came suddenly and probably without pain. As there had been no perceptible weakening during the day none of the family were present at the time.

Mr. Nagle was born in St. Catharine's, Ontario, Canada on July 4, 1948. While still a boy his parents moved to the town of Meeme, this county. There he grew to manhood, acquiring his education through the country schools and by much private study. After some years spent in teaching he bought an interest in The Pilot and became its editor in 1878, and have been the sole proprietor of the paper most of the time since. His interest in the common schools led him to accept the super-intendency of the schools of the county, which position he held for ten years and only gave up on account of pressure of private affairs. His interest in Manitowoc was deep and he devoted much time to advancing the fortunes of his home city. He was probably more widely known throughout his city and county than any one who has ever resided here.

His nearest surviving relatives are his aged father and six sisters, Mrs. Kirwan, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Broderick and Miss Annie Nagle of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mulloy of Nebraska and Mrs. Baringer of Michigan.

As the time before the Pilot must go to press is very short, nothing adequate can be written concerning Mr. Nagle's life and character for insertion in this issue. That task will be reserved for another and more familiar hand, and the completer sketch will be published next week.

The funeral services will be held next Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.

Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 22, 1900 pg. 7

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Here are some further facts about the life of John Nagle whose death we reported in a previous issue.

He was born 04 July 1848 in St. Catharine, Ontario, and came to Town Meeme during the '50's as a small boy with his parents. He attended the public schools of our county which our older residents well knew to be pretty bad. The boy was curious and what he didn't learn in school he learned through his own energetic self-education. He eventually became a teacher himself and was recognized as one of the best educators in our state. He helped establish schools in Sauk City and Two Rivers. In 1877, in partnership with Mr. E. Borcherdt, he bought the local "Pilot" and directed its publication. In 1888 he became sole owner of the newspaper.

(Article goes into detail about his journalistic skills, dedication to the cause of education, leadership role in the Democratic Party, and tenure service as County Superintendent of Schools. )

His funeral was conducted Sat. afternoon from the home of his brother-in-law, Judge Kirwan. Manitowoc has never seen so many vehicles in a funeral procession. The ceremonies were conducted by the local Masonic Lodge of which the deceased was a member for many years. Pastor Gray of the Episcopal Church, Chaplain of the Lodge, delivered the funeral oration. The Knights of Pythias Lodge, of which Mr. Nagle was also a member, participated at the graveside. Honorary Pallbearers were Messrs. William Rahr, M.H. Murphy, Henry Hinrichs, H. Vits, Thomas Torrison, And Fritz Schuette. Active Pallbearers were Messrs. J.S. Vilas, W.A. Walker, A.J. Schmitz, M.H. Haney, Julius Lindstedt, and Captain Timothy Kelley.

John Nagle is survived by his sorrowing father and 6 sisters.

Der Nord Westen, Manitowoc, Wis., 29 March 1900

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WILL OF JOHN NAGLE
His Estate Valued at $20,000 is Divided Among Relatives


Manitowoc Wis., April 25 — The will of the late John Nagle was admitted to probate this afternoon. The estate will probably amount to $20,000, and is divided as follows: Judge M. Kirwan, a brother-in-law, is given all books, pamphlets, etcl, consisting of Mr. Nagle's private library. Legacies are left to sisters and to nephews and nieces in sums varying from $250 to $1000 to the total amount $4500. The bulk of the estate, amounting to $13,000, is given in trust for the benefit of ??ur sisters, and on their deceased(sic) to be divided among their children.

Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc, Wis., May 1, 1900

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John Nagle
Death • Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

John Nagle
birth: 4 July 1848 St. Catherines, Canada
death: 21 March 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wisconsin
father: Dewie Nagle
mother: Ann Harding
"Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968"

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▪ cause: typho pneumonia

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JOHN NAGLE
(1848 - 1900)

A NEW DEAL.
SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE OFFICERS WHO WERE SWORN IN YESTERDAY.
JOHN NAGLE, COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.


Mr. Nagle was born in Canada, but soon removed to Meeme, Manitowoc County. He is self-educated, having never attended anything but a county school. He has taught in Sauck (sic) City, Two Rivers and other places throughout the county. When he quit teaching, he entered upon the study of law. On the death of T.G. Olmstead, he took charge of the Pilot, which afterwards absorbed the Tribune. In the spring of 1880, he was appointed County Superintendent, Mr. Viebahn having resigned. Last fall he was elected, after as bitter a political fight as ever occurred in this county. As an editor Mr. Nagle is acknowledged as a graceful and clean writer; as an educator, he has a state reputation and undoubtedly will keep the schools of our county up to their present excellent standard.

Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1

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With deep sadness we must report that John Nagle, the editor and publisher of the Manitowoc Pilot, died yesterday evening in the local hospital of typhus which turned into pneumonia. We will tell more of his life in a later issue but we did not want this issue to greet the world without expressing our deep sadness.

Der Nord Westen, Manitowoc, Wis., 15 March 1900

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At just before six o'clock last evening, John Nagle, for the last twenty-two years the editor of the Pilot, passed away at the Holy Family Hospital after an illness of about one week. He had returned a short time before from a trip in the south and was unwell during the last days of his journey. The germs of typhoid were undoubtedly implanted in his system during his absence and last week Wednesday he was obliged to take to his bed. The fever developed rapidly and on Friday he was removed to the hospital. Three days later the disease was pronounced typhoid pneumonia and the physicians held out little hope for his recovery. Every possible care was given him by loving relatives and the physicians and nurses in charge, but all efforts to stay the progress of the disease were vain. Death came suddenly and probably without pain. As there had been no perceptible weakening during the day none of the family were present at the time.

Mr. Nagle was born in St. Catharine's, Ontario, Canada on July 4, 1948. While still a boy his parents moved to the town of Meeme, this county. There he grew to manhood, acquiring his education through the country schools and by much private study. After some years spent in teaching he bought an interest in The Pilot and became its editor in 1878, and have been the sole proprietor of the paper most of the time since. His interest in the common schools led him to accept the super-intendency of the schools of the county, which position he held for ten years and only gave up on account of pressure of private affairs. His interest in Manitowoc was deep and he devoted much time to advancing the fortunes of his home city. He was probably more widely known throughout his city and county than any one who has ever resided here.

His nearest surviving relatives are his aged father and six sisters, Mrs. Kirwan, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Broderick and Miss Annie Nagle of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mulloy of Nebraska and Mrs. Baringer of Michigan.

As the time before the Pilot must go to press is very short, nothing adequate can be written concerning Mr. Nagle's life and character for insertion in this issue. That task will be reserved for another and more familiar hand, and the completer sketch will be published next week.

The funeral services will be held next Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.

Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 22, 1900 pg. 7

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Here are some further facts about the life of John Nagle whose death we reported in a previous issue.

He was born 04 July 1848 in St. Catharine, Ontario, and came to Town Meeme during the '50's as a small boy with his parents. He attended the public schools of our county which our older residents well knew to be pretty bad. The boy was curious and what he didn't learn in school he learned through his own energetic self-education. He eventually became a teacher himself and was recognized as one of the best educators in our state. He helped establish schools in Sauk City and Two Rivers. In 1877, in partnership with Mr. E. Borcherdt, he bought the local "Pilot" and directed its publication. In 1888 he became sole owner of the newspaper.

(Article goes into detail about his journalistic skills, dedication to the cause of education, leadership role in the Democratic Party, and tenure service as County Superintendent of Schools. )

His funeral was conducted Sat. afternoon from the home of his brother-in-law, Judge Kirwan. Manitowoc has never seen so many vehicles in a funeral procession. The ceremonies were conducted by the local Masonic Lodge of which the deceased was a member for many years. Pastor Gray of the Episcopal Church, Chaplain of the Lodge, delivered the funeral oration. The Knights of Pythias Lodge, of which Mr. Nagle was also a member, participated at the graveside. Honorary Pallbearers were Messrs. William Rahr, M.H. Murphy, Henry Hinrichs, H. Vits, Thomas Torrison, And Fritz Schuette. Active Pallbearers were Messrs. J.S. Vilas, W.A. Walker, A.J. Schmitz, M.H. Haney, Julius Lindstedt, and Captain Timothy Kelley.

John Nagle is survived by his sorrowing father and 6 sisters.

Der Nord Westen, Manitowoc, Wis., 29 March 1900

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WILL OF JOHN NAGLE
His Estate Valued at $20,000 is Divided Among Relatives


Manitowoc Wis., April 25 — The will of the late John Nagle was admitted to probate this afternoon. The estate will probably amount to $20,000, and is divided as follows: Judge M. Kirwan, a brother-in-law, is given all books, pamphlets, etcl, consisting of Mr. Nagle's private library. Legacies are left to sisters and to nephews and nieces in sums varying from $250 to $1000 to the total amount $4500. The bulk of the estate, amounting to $13,000, is given in trust for the benefit of ??ur sisters, and on their deceased(sic) to be divided among their children.

Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc, Wis., May 1, 1900

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John Nagle
Death • Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

John Nagle
birth: 4 July 1848 St. Catherines, Canada
death: 21 March 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wisconsin
father: Dewie Nagle
mother: Ann Harding
"Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968"

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▪ cause: typho pneumonia

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