The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-02-17
MANILA ITEMS
DEATH OF AN OLD SOLDIER

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his home in Walkertown. Death
came as reward after lingering
illness of some fifteen years.
Rilon H. Conrey was born in White
Water, Walworth county. Wisconsin,
on the eighth day of November, ls47.
thus being 81 years of age at the time
Of his death. which occurred at his
home in Manila, Iowa, Feb 8. 1909.
He was married to Mrs. Lizzie Con-
rad, widow with four children. on
Nov. 8, 1881. Of these children
Fred, lives in North Dakota. Edith
McClintock at Blancoe. Iowa, who
was present at the time of his death
William, who still lives in Manila
and Mason, who passed to his reward
twelve years ago. To Mr.. and Mrs.
Conrey we're born two children, one
of which preceded him in death and
one, Rilon E.. still lives who was
present as comfort during his last
days.
Mr.. Conery has been a constant
sufferer for fifteen years. He moved
to Manila with his family when the
town started. He served through the
Civil War. In 1886 he was converted
and united with the M. E. church at
Erwin, Iowa. The out of town rea-
tives who were present aside from
those already mentioned were sister,
Mrs. Thayer. of Ames; two nephews,
Chas. and Fred Conrey and wives of
Denison and Mrs. Conery's sister and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Lime Huff, of
Quinlin. Okla.
The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at one O'Clock in
the Methodist chruch. being conduct
ed by the pastor. Rev. M. M. Cable
and the remains were laid to rest in
the Manila cemetery with the honors
Of member of the Grand Army of
the Republic.
The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy of the entire community in this
sad hour.
Cora woodward is visiting this
week at Trenton. Mo-. with her SIS
ter, Mrs. W. B. Tyler.
Mr.. B. H. Doty of the Lewis, Rein
holldt & Doty firm of Manning trans
acted business in this burg Thursday.
A. E. Harvey has accepted a posi-
toin here in the Red Cross Drug
Store. owned by B. W. Smethurst.
the past week. Mr.. Harvey worked
here some two years ago under the
employ Of the same firm.
Martin Brennan transacted business
and visited friends in Dunlap Satur-
day.
Mr.. Patterson and family moved
Friday into the F. c. Book residence
recently vacated by Gates.
Ernest Hayward has accepted a
position under Mr.. Perion, local
manager of the Green Bay Lumber
Co. this week. Ernest is filling
the vacancy made by Jesse Dempster.
Mrs. VIM. McGilva of Battle
Creek came Friday evening for Wis
it here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. H. Burlington, and to her rela
lives.
The Royal Neighbors held Valen-
tine Social in the Modern Woodman
Hall Friday evening. Games were
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served. The undertaking proved
success an d the ladies are to be
praised for their excellent work. A
large crowd was in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rastermondt left
Wednesday for eastern Nebraska,
where they have purchased farm and
will make their future home.
Theron Holt and Ellen Morgan
were married Wednesday $3.50 p. m.
at the home of the BRIDES mother.
Mrs. Phyllis Morgan, Rev. III. M.
Cable of the M. E. church officiating.
The bride was charmipgly dressed in
grey while the groom wore conven-
tional black. After the ceremony
the guests partook of bounteous
welding supper. Miss Morgan is
young woman of excellent qualities,
and will no doubt do her share in max
ing happy home. The groom. Mr..
Holt, we are not acquainted with for
his home is at Danbury, but from ap-
pesrances seems indeed a perfect
gentleman. They will make their
home in Dakota. Mr.. and Mrs.
Holt were the recipients of many
beautiful gifts. The Review ex-
tends hearty congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Hoff of Quinlin.
Okla, attended the funeral here of
Riley Conrey the past week. Mrs.
Hoff is sister of Mrs. Conrey.
They expect to leave for Oklahoma
again Tuesday.
Homer Baker has resigned his
position the past week as rural carri-
or.
Isaac Hird was an Omaha business