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Dr. U. N. Barber
Succumbs Today
Milwaukee Hospital
1872 - 1923
For Many Years a Well Known
Dentist in Watertown
Death Occurred Today Following
Operation on Saturday.
Watertown
Gazette ad, April
1911
1923
10 09 1923
Watertown people were shocked this
afternoon to learn of the death of Dr. U. Neal Barber which occurred in a
hospital at
Dr. Barber was a son of the
late Dr. M. N. Barber, one of the oldest practicing physicians in Watertown
at the time of his death. He was born
here and was educated in the local schools and after graduating in dentistry
engaged in professional work here for almost thirty years and during which time
he built up a fine practice from which he was obliged to retire several months
ago owing to ill health.
Dr. Barber was possessed of a
genial and kind disposition which focused many friendships which once attained
remained with him during life. His life
was devoted to the profession which he graced by his ability. Born and brought
up in this city he held the esteem of all citizens and his influence was always
exerted on the side of right. He was a
man of generous impulses and withal a man greatly devoted to his home in which
he took keen delight and in his passing the city loses an upright and
conscientious citizen and the widow left to mourn a devoted and loving husband.
Dr. Barber was born
The body will be brought to
Watertown this evening and the time of the funeral will be announced later.
Is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
