The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-23
OBITUARY
Tribute to the Life and Character
of the Late Mrs. Jacob
II. Mainline

Miss Mary Thomas was born in
Chicago, Illinois, Feb. 10th, 1889. She
was married to Jacob H. Manning at
Belvidere, ILL.,, in 1855. To this union
were born eight children, five of
whom, Amanda, Martha, Delina, Franz
and Henry were born in Belvidere
Ill.
Later in 1868 they removed to
Douglas county, Mimi, where were
born James, Laura and May, all of
whom are living, save the eldest, who
died at the early age of four years, to
mourn the loss of kind and affec-
tionate mother. All were present ex-
cent two who were physically unable
to attend the funeral Mr.. and Mrs.
Manning continued to live at the old
home until June, 1905, when Father
Manning closed his eyes upon scenes
of earth. Mrs. Manning still fingered
at the homestead, Qoath to part with
old ties and associations that make
home so sacred and hallowed) until
Aug, 1907, when she went to Seattle
Washington, in accordance with the
wish of her children, vainly hoping
that a change Of climate might aid
her in recovering her shattered health
However. she realized only temporary
relief and quietly passed away Tues
day, April 7th, 1908.
Mrs. Manning was a true home-mak
err. Being cordial, made even a
stranger feel at home in her pres
ence.
She loved the true, the good, and
the beautiful in nature, and likewise
in character. She loved flowers
flowers that grow in the garden and
green house, but she also loved and
cultivated lilies of character. Mrs
Manning was converted at an early
age and for most of her life was a
loyal and CONSTANT member of the
Methodist church. It was her great
desire to install in the lives of her
children, the same sterling qualities
which she exhibited in her own char
acter. She followed the teaching and
example of ner Master in living life
of self-sacrifice, exemplifying the
teaching that 1T is more blessed to
give than to receive"
She was a woman of even temp
erament, a woman of rare patience
and endurance. Yes. endurance un-
der such pain and suffering and for
children to have the memory of such
a patient, loving, high-minded mother
is their sweetest treasure.
"She lived for those who loved her,
For those who knew her true.
For the Heaven that smiled above her
And the good that she could do"
There is great sorrow in our COM
munity over the departure of Mrs.
Manning, but her loss is most keenly
felt by her children. who felt that
nothing was too much for them to
do or to give for mothers comfort
and relief, especially in the last years
of her life which were so fraught
with suffering. Yet We do not sor-
row as those who have no hope, as
she gave bright evidence at the last
that her hope and trust were in God,
and that she was ready and willing
to go. Being conscious to the last she
told her son and daughter who antici-
pated her every want, kiss me good
bye, 1 am going"
Her friends loved her, for she loved
them. "The Lord gave and the Lord
has taken away. Blessed be the
name of the Lord" Of Him who
gave us for a time the companionship
of this dear one, and who gave us
the hope which she shared of another
meeting Some sweet day, bye and
bye"
The writer of this sketch had known
her for only a few short years, but a
sincere friendship had ripened which
was enduring and only increased with
time. During her declining years her
health did not permit of much activ-
ity, but her heart was true to the
cause of her Master. and her Christian
faith consoled and comforted her
through her last illness.
The funeral was held from the home
of her son, James Manning, near Eng
lish Grove. the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. Handyside, and the
interment made in Willard cemetery at
10:30 a. m. Tuesday morning, April
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