Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-05
MAsoNvILLE.


John Spsng and family, from ILL
nois, are moving onto NJ. Marshsll's
farm, south of town, this week.
Mrs. Z. S. Griffin is reported much
better at this writing.
Father Murtangh was passenger
for Dubuque Tuesday.
Thomas Hetferm an is moving on.9
his farm this week which he recently
purchased of Mr.. j. Faber.
Patrick Murphy, of Month, was in
town Wednesday saying goodbye to old
friends. Mr.. Murphy and family in
tend to start next Monday for Water
town, S. d., where they intend making
their future home. They have the best
wishes of their many friends.
Mrs. p. McDevitt was Manchester
caller Tuesday.
Frank Moran and family, of Darling
ton. Wisconsin, arrived here Tuesday.
They are going to live on the Bradley
farm, northeast of town.
w. j. Strain, of Manchester, called ON
friends here Tuesday.
Mr.. May and family, of Cascade, are
moving into the Atwater building, now
occupied by e. E. Solder. We under
stand that Mr.. Solder will remove his
goods to one of F. S. Griflia's offices
where he will continue to keep notion
| a ora opd harhor chop
I. Raker, of Dyersville, was in town
Saturday on business.
| Edward McCool was called to Monti
last week on account of the serious H.
ness of his cousin, Mre. George John
SOD. We are sorry to state that there lie
very little hope of her recovery.
Many from here attended the Conner
Brothers sale Tuesday. Everything sold
we'll.
Among those from south of town
who intend taking their departure for
Watertown, S. d., next Monday are
Patrick Murphy and family, John Cos.
grove and family, VIM Cusic and fami.
ly and John Ryan and family.
Mrs. M. Hogan was Manchester
visitor Tuesday.
The school entertainment which wes
to he held at the hall here Friday even
ing was postponed on account of Tie
disagreeable weather. 1t will be held
on Wednesday evening, March 5. The
pupils are rehearsing faithfully and viii
be in first class shape when "wednesday
evening arrives. The proceeds will b.
used in paying for the school organ
Attend, hear good play and help !
good cause along.
The eleven year old son of .Iohi
Ahrens living north of town died Fri
day evening.
Michael Penney and family left las
Tuesday for Desmet S. d. where the!
intend making their future home. Mr.
and Mrs. Penney are highly esteemed
in this vicinity and their many friendl
are sorry to loose them. All join in ex
tending to them their best wishes ant
hope they will be happy and prosperoul
in their new home.
For the first time, death has entered
and cast gloom over the happy HON,
of Mr. end Mrs. Daniel Keanna takin,
from them their second eldest child
Morris, aged three years. Morris was
bright, intelligent child and was jus
the age when prattling tongue ant
pattering feet cause an unfathomabl,
depth of sorrow in the hearts of par
ents, but, He whose love exceeded ours
has taken home his child. The funera
WAS held from the residence to tn,
Catholic church and was largely attend
ed Mass was celebrated by Rev
Father Murtaugh, after which the re
mains we're laid to rest in the Mason
vile Cemetery. The family have tn,
sympathy of the entire community ii
their bereavement.
God has found a place in Heaven,
For our sweet, angelic one;
| And we bow orr lie DIS In submission,
| Gods will, not ours be done
Death sougl t Its way in the twilight,
| In search of an angel fair;
1t entered the garden OF Innocence,
And found our darling there.
Obi kind parents. cease your weeping,
Knowing he Is far from pain;
And prepare to go and meet him,
Wher. you ne'er shall part again.
~ Proverbs.