Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
sxAxH On JAIN SULLIVAN,

The many Manchester Nriends of
John Sullivan. formerly roadmas.
ter for the Illinois Central here and
for many years resident OF this
city will regret to learn of his sud.
den death last Wednesday mornise
at his home in Dubuque. lie was Il
well known and highly esteemed man
and his tereared family have the
sympathy of large circle of friends
i'll this vicinity
The Dubuque C;lobc-Journal con
tanned the following obituary:
The friends of John Sullivan, road
master for the Illinois Central at Dn-
buque were shocked ny the announce
ment of his death, which occurred
ednesday morning at 10 o'clock at
the family residence, Is West Third
street. While 1t was known that Mr.
Sullivan was in failing health, still
the thought that he was nearing the
end was foreign to his family and
friends. Monday he was at his office
us usual and had just completed ar
rm' gements for months trip to
Texas on which he was to start Tues
Gay. Tuesday night he took sud-
den rurn for the verse ana it became
evident that the MI was not far off,
h.!aon Wedns.El;.. morning. surround
ed by his devoted family and fortified
with the rites of his religion, he pass
I'd peacefully to his reward.
John Sullivan was born at Garry
owen, Iowa, fifty-four years ago. His
parents were among the early pio-
neers who helped to form the civiliza-
ton which the present generation en-
joys today. At an early age young
Sullivan Identified himself with the
road department of the Chicago and
forthwestern railway, holding posi-
tions of trust with the company for
several years. Eighteen years ago hi
entered employ of the Illinois Cen
trail as road supervisor at Manches
ter, position he held for eight years
when he was promoted to roadmas
ter at Dubuque, position he hello
when he passed away.
Mr.. Sullivan was regarded as one Of
the most efficient and capable mel
In maintenance of way department
lin the Illinois Central system, and i
l was said that no man in the employ
!, of the company was held in create
!. confidence by those In the general a
we'll as the division offices. He wa
a man of strong character, mai
> whose every aspiration was to live
life. BY his death the company lose
a. capable and conscientious employe
the city a good citizen and his fam
lily a husband and father whose lif
J. was a silent sermon to them.
II Mr.. Sullivan was a member of D,
buque Council, knights of Columbu.
the Modern Woodmen and the N,
ltional Reserve society. He was ALSO
member Of st. Raphael's cathedra
He is survived by his wife and fiv
children, Harry F., of Waterloo; Ne
: lie, Rose, Irene and Leo. all of thi
k city.
III The remains were brought to Maj
leicester for interment. The funers
h party and family came on a specis
5. train provided by the Illinois Contra
Interment was made in the Catholl
y cemetery in this city, the services {
IL grave being in charge Of Rev. Fathe
IL ]. Collins, pastor of st. Mary
church.
Among the out of town people pr
l. sent were the Misses Margaret an
\. Arne Ward and w. H. Ward of Ryal
Nr. and Mrs. P. Joyce and daughte
/" of Waterloo, Mr.. and Mrs. Ada
Sheer of Golden, MT. and Mrs. TIM
thy Sullivan and daughter, Miss E
l. genia, of Dubuque, F. J. Beechley I
~ d, buque division superintendent ar
!, =, Chef Detective WEIGH of Chicago.