Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-07
STRAWBERRY POINT.


last week.
STRAWBERRY POINT.
Our young peoples orchestra went
to Volga last Friday where they
played for the commencement.
Mrs. S. A. Smith spent Friday
with Arlington friends.
Bert Talcott, who has been at Prey,
Wis, for the past few months, came
home last Friday.
Mrs. j. Engstrom and son, Carl,
of Manchester, visited over Sunday
with Mrs. Laura Allen.
Miss Josephine Powers returned
to her home in Manchester Friday,
after short visit at the Hennessy
home.
Miss Kate Powers returned to her
home at Calmar Friday, after short
visit with friends here.
Zone by one they are drifting away,
Over the breast the silent sea;
One by one they are passing DER
10 the home that awaits them
On the other shore"
As the seasons come and go and
the leaves Of spring fall in the au-
tumn, so death closes in this life the
labors Of those who have labored for
the good Of their fellow man. As
we contemplate these things, grave
problems confront us. We realize
that the present ends when the great
future begins, and we pause to look
back, for we cannot look beyond,
and the problem Of life is msolved.
death hath made no breach
In love and sympathy, in hope and
No outward sign of sound our ears can
reach;
But there's an inward spiritual speech
That greets us still, though mortal
tongue be dead,
And bids us do the work that they laid
down."
George w. Wait was born at Cliff
ton Park. Saratoga county, N, and
died at his home near County Cor
ners, May 30, 1905. He was mar
ried at that place to Miss Louisa
Beers, November 3, 1913. 10 this
union seven children were born, two
having passed to the home beyond.
The five remaining are Livingston
and Onie Waite, who still reside at
home, and Mesdames Olive Cole,
Ophelia Sargent and Eva Benson, all
of this place. In 1856 Mr.. and Mrs.
Waite came to Iowa and located on
a farm near County Corners, where
both have died, Mrs. Waite having
passed away July IL, 1896. Mr..
Waite had been sick for some time
with cancer of the stomach. His
children and friends gave him the
best medical care, trying TO ward off
the end which they knew soon would
come. He was a gentle, social, low
ing man, a brave and noble soldier.
When he grasped your hand you felt
that it was an honest hand, a hand
inspired confidence; it was always
open and ready to assist those in
distress to the extent Of his ability.
He was a devoted father, kind and
loving neighbor, and when the cry
of war was heard in 1861, he went
forth to battle for the right, forsak-
ing home and all its enjoyments and
risking life for his country's good.
After returning from the war his
daily life was worthy Of emulation.
The funeral services were held at
the church at County Corners on
Wednesday, conducted by Revs. o.
G. DuPuy and j. T. Hestwood, and
the remains laid to rest beside his
wife and children to await until the
resurrection morn. The G.. A. R.
attended the services in a body. God
grant that as our lives speed onward
and the years go by in solemn pro-
cession, they shall transmit the same
love and devotion to humanity that
warmed the heart and guided the
footsteps Of the departed comrade.
"A few more years shall roll,
A few more seasons come,
And we shall be with those who rest
Asleep within the tomb"
Guy Scofield returned home Fri
day evening from his TT. Atkinson
visit.
A. J. Pease was up from Manches-
ter several days last week.
L. j. Petersen and family of Del
vein are spending a few days in the
p. j. Clough home.
Mrs. Whitman returned to her
home at Manchester last Wednesday
evening.
Lou Joy of Marion visited over
Sunday in the Clark home.
Prof. 'Trotter and his scholars ac-
companied by the public school
teachers picnicked at Bixby Park
last Wednesday.
Gordo Corykendall of Waterloo
visited with his mother in this city
last Friday.
Rev. and Mrs. Langridge assisted
in musical entertainment given in
the Baptist church at Lamont last
Friday evening.
Asst Principal Rogers departed
Tor his home at Valparaiso, Indiana,
Saturday evening.
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EAD's GROVE.
Our school closed with appropriate
exercises on Friday.
Mrs. Payton of Millville is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Timm.
John Schneider is laying the
foundation for a new barn.
Mrs Howard Smith or E1oo,,o,,l