The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-06-28
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John r. Brockelsby, of Hays town
ship, died June %, 1911, and was
buried June 25th at Vail. Deceased
was born September 10, 1874, at Lin
colnshire, England, and was at the
time of his death about sixty-seven
years of age. His death was a shock
to his neighbors. He seemed to enjoy
good health for several years past and
last Saturday he was in Vail as was
his usual habit, in good spirits, friend.
ly and jolly. His death was caused
by a tumor Of some kind that affected
his brain. He was we'll respected by
his neighbors and his word was as
good as his bond. He was strictly
honest in his dealings with those he
came in contact with. He emigrated
to this country from England in 1868
and located in Clinton county. Shortly
after his arrival in Clinton county he
was married to Miss Cousins, who sur
wives him. In 1874 he and his wife
came to Crawford county and settled
in Hays township, which was thinly
settled at that time. There were born
to Mr. and Mrs. Brockelsby nine chill
f7ren, three Of whom died young. The
six still living in and around Vail are
w. H., Charles E., George Thomas,
John Earl, Alice and James. In ac-
cordance with his wishes while living
funeral services were held at his
home, Rev. C. A. Corbet, OF Sioux City,
conducting the services, which were
quite elaborate. After the services al
his home the Yeomen society, OF
which he was a member, took charge
of the funeral His remains were
followed to the cemetery by the larg
est funeral procession seen here for
a long time.
A pretty wedding was sOlemnized
at St. AIMS church Wednesday morn
ing, June Fl, 1911, at $3.50, when
Robert P. Booher and Miss Maude
Granny were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony. Rev. Jas. Murphy per-
formed the ceremony. The bride was
attired in white Swiss satin, made en-
pire over messaline, and wore bridal
veil aud carried shower boquet of
lilies OF the valley and brides roses.
The bridesmaid, Miss Lillian Granny,
sister of the bride, wore dress OF
White chiffon over yellow silk, and
carried 4 boQuet of brides roses. DR..
w. J. Booher, OF Missouri Valley, a
brother of the groom, acted as best
man: Miss Pauline Granny played the
wedding march. The uvshers at the
church we're Melvin Hickey and Jesse
Granny. At the conclusion of the
ceremony a feuitcoufse wedding break
fast was served at the home OF the
brides parents. Both the young people
are we'll known, highly estimable and
very popular with their many friends,
who extend best wishes and hearty
congratulations. Mr.. and Mrs. BoOher
left the same day on wedding trip
through the west. They will be at
home to their friends after July LIST at
Logan, Iowa.
died at POcatello, Idaho, were brought
here Monday night to the home Of his
mother. The funeral took place on
Tuesday. Services were conducted
by Rev. H. Hostetler in the Presby-
terrain church, and the body was laid
to rest in the Vail cemetery.
On Sunday night our vicinity was
visited by very high wind and some
rain. No damage is reported by the
storm, however.
Our baseball team played Sunday
at Lake View. Result to 8, in favor
OF Lake View. A large number OF Vail
people went to see the game.
Mike Maher, of Arcadia, was here
the first of last week calling on rela-
tives.
Miss Leone Molseed and Master
Roger McGrath were calling on Deni-
son relatives Monday of last week.
Mrs. McEvoy and two daughters,
Maxine and Lucille, of Ottumwa, are