Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-24
Death of Peter Lux.

Death of Peter Lux.
The death of Peter Lux, which
occurred Sunday evening, came as
shock and surprise to his family and
friends. Since the beginning of his
illness a few weeks ago MIR. Lux had
seemed to be steadily improving,
and on the day of his death his ap-
pearance and good feeling greatly
encouraged the members of the fam
lily. Indeed thepatient himself felt
that he was so far advanced toward
recovery that the services of the
nurse might bed dispensed with.
He fell asleep and the recurrence Of
the paralysis ended his life as sud-
denly as it was unexpected.
The funeral services were held
yesterday at ii o'clock from the
family residence, attended by Il host
of friends and old acquaintance
who attested by their presence the
esteem in which this old resident
was held in the community. Rev,
d. G. Macintosh, ID. ID. former
pastor of the Presbyterian church
but now of Audubon, was present
to deliver the sermon, and the in
terment was made with l. O. O. F.
ceremonies. of which order tie de
ceased had been long time mem
Der. H. ]. Vanfleet, Noble Grand
of Oneida lod &c at Earlville,
officiated at this service. The re-
mains were escorted 10 the cemetery
by members OF Sunset lodge of Hop
kinton, and the order was also rep
resented by large delegations from
the lodges at Delhi and Earlville,
among whose members he number
ed many friends. Anon Rebekah
lodge also attended in a body.
Peter Lux was born in Bonyard,
Prussia, January 2, lS40, and died
in Hopkinton, Iowa, July IA, 1907.
being 81 years of age.
When he was eight years Of age
he came with his parents to Ameri-
ca and they located in Schenectady,
New York. In the spring of 1855
t icy removed to Dubuque and few
years later came 10 Delaware county.
In 1871 Mr.. Lux was united in
marriage to Miss Clara kemling.
To this union were born seven
children, six Of whom with the
stricken wife survive to mourn his
loss.
For many years Mr.. Lux was
known as prominent and prosper
GUS farmer in Delaware county. In
1901 he retired from farming and
moved to Hopkinton, where he has
since resided. He took hearty in
terest in all the activities of life un-
til FIVE weeks ago, when on the w; y
to church, he fell, fracturing his leg,
the fall being occasioned, it is sup
posed, by slight attack of paraly-
sis. Later he sustained more ser.
rious stroke. His condition had
given good promise of recovery, but
on Sabbath afternoon suddenly the
dread messenger Of death appeared
and in short space of time he was
gone.
"A step, no more, a fluttering breath
A mortal chill parts life and death. >
In the midst of pioneer conditions,
with vigor and insight, he made Q
success of his chosen occupation
and by industry and frugality pro
vided competency for his loved
ones. Mr.. Lux was a strong man
physically, man Of integrity, in.
tellectual power, and good business
Judgment.
Coming to America at an early
age, lie grew to love the land of his
adoption, so that when he came to
manhood's estate, he was patriotic
citizen, loyal to America. her insti.
tutions, and her flag. He was kind
and accommodating, a good neigh
Dor and friend, and will be sorel,
missed in the home.
Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the
North Winds breath,
And stars to set-but all,
Thou hast all seasons for thine
own,
Oh! Death"
All the children of Mr.. Lux were
in attendance at the funeral yester-
day. Those from out of town, in
Guiding other relatives of the fam.
lily, were Geo. Lux, brother from
Aurora, ILL.,; Mrs. Geo. Wagner and
son Frank, sister, from Waterloo
Mrs. Pierce and son from Bellevue;
AL. Wagner and wife, Iowa Falls
Mrs. Anna Kemling and daughter
Mrs. Black, Red Oak; Frank and
Lawrence Kemling, Dubuque; Mrs.
Chas. LeClere and daughter, Geo
LeClere and wife, Henry and Frank
LeClere, Coggon; Will LeClere and
wife and Mrs. Scott Monticello;
Henry Pillard and wife, Prairieburg;
Warren Lux and wife, Dubuque;
Charles Marble and wife. Minneap.
oils; Geo. Grouse and wife, Man
chester; Mr.. and Mrs. Trefz, Mr..
ano Mrs. Harley Whitney, Coggon;
MIR. and Mrs. Henry LeClere, Du-
bubue. -Hopkinton Leader.
A Mad Dog Scare.
There was wild excitement on the
streets Friday, at about $50 p. m.
People climbed up themselves to
get into clear. The occasion for all