Mrs. Charles Anderson

Note: this lady's first name is never used....
Seldom is a community as a whole so thoroughly and greviously shocked as was the case here last Saturday when the _____ forth of the death of Mrs. Charles Anderson. So many of her friends did not know that she was ill and those who visited her sickbed daily did not realize that she was seriously sick. On the 20th of March she was seemingly in her usual health and was performing many acts of loving kindness and helpfulness for those she loved as was her want. She was taken sick that evening with what seemed to be a slight cold, but which quickly developed into pneumonia and on Friday night complications set in and she passed away Saturday eve., March 25gh. Mrs. Anderson was born in Chicago IL Aug 3, 1876 and lived there until 9 years old when she moved with her parents to Clark county and resided on a farm near Vienna until the time of her marriage to the late Charles Anderson, a prominent business man of this place. Mr. Anderson preceded his wife in death a little less than 3 years. He died in a sanitarium whither he had gone, accompanied by his wife, for treatment. July 29, 1908 Mrs. Anderson was a prominent member of teh Royal Neighbor Lodge and when there was a camp here she held the office of oracle some time. Since the Vienna camp became delinquent she has been identified with the camp at Willow Lakes, and conspicuous among the many floral offerings was a magnificient wreath from this camp. In fact a more beautiful floral tribute than was sent in by the sorrowing freinds of Mrs. Anderson has never been seen here, and the telegrams of condolence sent to the bereaved family were many and full of thoughtful words of sympathy and sorrow. Mrs. Anderson leaves to mourn her loss her bereaved father, Philip Mittan, mother Anna Mittan, brother John Mittan of Spokane WA, and sister Mrs. Belle Mittan Johnson. Funeral services were held in St. Mary's Catholic church at Bryant on Tuesday and interment made in the Catholic cemetery there.
Transcribed from clipping in old scrapbook. Clark County SD newspaper circa 1919.

Phil Mittan

AGED PIONEER CALLED HOME OCTOBER 22D
Was Prominent and Active Resident of Foxton and Vienna Many Years But Lately Lived at Madison.
Funeral Took Place in That City Satuday Morning. Leaves One Daughter and One Son to Mourn.
Phil Mittan a pioneer resident of Foxton and Vienna, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Johnson at Madison last Thursday morning at the age of 86 years.
The Mittan family came to this part of the country in 1882 and settled on a homestead in Foxton township. About 25 years ago they moved to Vienna and the gentleman became one of our foremost citizens. For some time he was engineer at the local mill in which he was also financially interested. He also took an active interest in the affairs of the town and was mayor for a number of years. We understand that to him in no small degree is given the credit for our graveled main street and other improvements.
Mr. Mittan bought poultry here until about 5 years ago when he sold the business to L.H. Forde and his residence to Ole Thompson going to Madison to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Johnson.
Phil Mittan was well and favorably known throughout this part of the country and was a leader in every good movement. His early life we understand, would make interesting history but we are unable to give our readers the facts.
The funeral was held at Madison on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock and those from here in attendance were Mr and Mrs J. J. McBride and Mrs G.C. Own and son Gary. One son, John T. of Oakland CA and one daughter Mrs. Geo Johnson of Madison survive him and to them we extend heartfelt sympathy.
Transcribed from clipping in old scrapbook. Clark County SD newspaper, circa 1923

Mrs Phil Mittan (maiden name: Gillen)

Mrs Phil Mittan was born in Providence RI July 4, 1860. When 8 years of age she moved with her parents to Portage WI where she spent her childhood days. At the age of 18 she went to Chicago to visit and older brother and while there met Mr. Mittan and on Feb 18, 1872 was united in marriage to Phil Mittan. To this union 3 children were born, two girls and one boy; two are left to mourn besides the husband, the son John who lives in California was unable to attend the funeral, the daughter, Mrs. George Johnson, residing at Madison where Mrs. Mittan passed away Wednesday morning, Geb 16 at 8 a.m. A daughter Mrs. Abbei Anderson preceded her in death about 10 years ago.
The Mittans were among the early pioneers in Dakota. In the year of 1884, Mr Mittan left the city of Chicago for the west shere he located on a claim and built a home for his wife and children on the prairie, where Dakota blizzards and prairie fires had often swept across their path. They lived on the farm until the year of 1900, when they moved to the town of Vienna where they built a comfortable home and lived there for 20 years. Last October, on account of the aged lady's health, they sold out their property here and moved to Madison where they could be with their loved ones. Her health was much improved for a time after they moved to the home of her daughter, but due to old age and intense suffering for a number of year, she gradulally lost strength and finally passed away.
Besides the loving husband and son, daughter and three grandchildren, she leaves to mourn three brothers, Geo Gillen of Minneapolis, John and William Gillen of Portage WI.
Mrs. Mittan was a loving wife and mother and a most devoted grandmother.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at Madison, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Father Flinn officiating, and the remains laid to rest in St. Mary's cemetery.
transcribed from clipping in old scrapbook. Vienna, SD newspaper, circa 1920-1921. No first name is given for the deceased.