The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-04-21
MANILA ITEMS

Grandma" Miller passed away on
Thursday morning at 3:l5 a. m. at
her home after an illness of seven
weeks. By her departure, loving
mother, helpful friend and a kind
neighbor will be missed by those to
whom on this earth she was ever help
full and kind. but she is still continu-
ing her countless blessings in the
world beyond to those loved ones who
have gone on before. Helen Chris
tina Stephan was born Oct. %. 1887.
in the Province of Hessin, Germany.
In 1856 she was united in marriage to
Mr.. Paul Wetzel. To this union
were born three children, Caroline,
Owsald and Paul. In 1859 she in
company with her sister, Mrs. AL
bun. now in Perry, Iowa, and who
was present at the funeral, came to
America. During the war the hus-
band enlisted in the service of his
country and went to the front where
he died, in defense of the flag, leav-
ing the wife to care for the family.
In 1865 she was united in marriage to
Mr.. Frederick Miller. and to this
union were born six children, FEEDER
lick. Emma, Louis, Frank, Mary and
Julius. In 1881 she, in company with
the family. moved to Shelby county.
Iowa, where the years were spent till
March %. 1899. when Mr.. Miller died.
In early life she was confirmed in
the Lutheran church. Her last ILL
ness dates back about seven weeks.
All that loving hands and hearts could
do was done to restore her to her ac-
customed health. but to no avail. On
the morning Of April Is. 1909, the
spirit took its flight and left the sor-
rowing children to mourn the loss Of
u devoted and loving mother. and a
sister to feel the loss of one who had
grown to womanhood with her. and a
host of friends to mourn the departure
of good. kind neighbor, having
lived to the ripe, old age of II years.
months and II days. She leaves six
sons and one daughter. Zone daughter
having died about a year ago). thirty
grandchildren and six great grandchil-
dren. The funeral services were helC
at the Methodist Episcopal church Sun.
day morning. April 10. at II o'clock.
being conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable
Several hymns were rendered by the
choir. Rev. Cable read the frs
seven verses of the 18th chapter O
Ecclesiastes for scripture reading
He delivered beautiful sermon baset
on the PHILIPPINES / 81, "For to m,
to live is Christ. hut to die is gain. ,
The floral offerings were many an
beautiful going to show the high es
TEEN in which she was held by all
The pallbearers were j. P. Barber
E. T. Bidlack, w. r. Grimes, Georg
Fuller, T. w. Brown and v. Sowles
The remains were taken to Irwin 70
interrment, where all that was morris
of this good woman was laid to res
in the beautiful Oak Hill cemetery
The Borrowing ones have the entir
sympathy Of the community in thei
hour of bereavement.
Miss Martha Hird of Denisol
spent the latter part of the wee
visiting at the George Hird home
Amos Mills transacted business j
Sioux City "Wednesday.
Il Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pennister o
. Defiance visited here the latter par
of the week with relatives.
Miss Lillian Doherty Of Kenwoo
, visited over Sunday with her cousins
Aayme ard Kate Doherty.
, Charley SchraR. who is now work
ing at Davidson Bros. Sioux City
les window decorator. spent Sunda
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jo
Schram.
Abbie Cook visited over Sunday
the country at the Chas. Leffert home
Eben Ihrie wes Denison visito
Sunday.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown spen
Sunday visiting IN the country at tn
Allen Barber home.
1 Miss Nellie Kesrney of Vail visite
over Sunday at the Mrs. John Suite
home.
i Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Bufinton an
granddaughter. Buelah, left Satur
day morning for Battle Creek for
visit with the formers daughter
Mrs. VIM. McGiavra. Mr.. Bufinp
ton returned home Monday evening
but Mrs. Burlington remained for
longer visit. SEA
Miss Madeline Miller, who ha.
been making her home with Charley
Miller. left Monday noon for her HON,
at Waterloo. Iowa. .>,,
Messrs B. H andC. H. Buffintor
were Omaha business visitors Wednes.
day.
| F. L. Van Slyke transacted busi.
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