The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-01-25
InMemoriam.

| Alexander Brownlee Hanna, son OF
Samuel and Margaret Hanna, was
born near Ranaldston, Antrim Coun.
ty, Ireland, Dec. 10, 1882, and died at
his home, Ills Second avenue east,
Jan. ~, 1912, aged 70 years, 20 days.
He was united in marriage with Miss
Ella c. Clary, Sept. 10. 1867, Rev.
Wiley of the Baptist church officiat-
ing. To this union were born one
daughter, Mrs. Carrie NJ. Allgood, and
FIVE sons, Edwin r., Joseph W., Clar-
enee e., Harry r. and Ralph A., who
died In infancy. There are also sur
viving six grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Four grandchil-
dren and one great grandchild proceed
ed him in death. Out Of q large
family of children there Is only one
brother left, Samuel Hanna, who re
sides in Ireland. Mr.. Hanna left the
old home in Ireland and came, to
America at the age of II years. He
found work in New York state, then
later in New Jersey where he was
employed in an oil cloth factory. Mr..
Hanna soon learned the trade and
was offered the place as foreman of
one of the departments, but preferred
to come west to avoid the tempta-
tions of the large city. He came to
Iowa about sixty years ago and chose
farming as his occupation. He soon
purchased small farm and by hard
work and perseverance gradually add
ed to 1t until the farm contained 400
acres. He was honest and upright,
very ambitious. He took great inter
est in all public affairs. He was al
ways deeply interested in political
affairs But when offered place in
public life he chose rather the con.
tentment Of home and that peace OF
mind dearer than ALL He enjoyed
prosperity because of the comforts it
brought his family. He united with
the Methodist church at Centenary
thirty years ago and was still a men,
Der of this church at the time Of his
death. He was good husband and
father and he set good example for
his children. One of his greatest
ambitions was to locate his children
all together around the old home.
The five children today are located
along the same road in distance of
one mile Mr.. Hanna has had poor
health for several years. During this
time he has been patient and gentle,
approaching all that was done for
him. He expressed himself as ready
and waiting. He passed away sur
rounded by family and friends, so
calmly and peacefully. His house was
in order. All was well with him and
he feared not. May we emulate his
example. The funeral was held at
the Methodist church in Oskaloosa,
Jan. IA, Rev !. D. Kemble, his for
mer pastor at Centenary, and Rev.
McClelland conducting the services.
Many kind friends gathered at the
church to have a last look at the
kindly face OF their old neighbOr and
friend. After the service at the
church, interment was made in For
est cemtery. The casket was covered
with beautiful flowers, tokens of SYM
pathy from kind friends. q One par
ticularly beautiful bunch sent by the
children of the brother, Thompson
Hanna, who passed away in 1907.
Harry Howard, Chas. Briney, Newton
Cox, F. f. Hiatt, J. r. MeGregor and
Will Gochee, intimate friends Of the
deceased acted as pail bearers. I'm
my Fathers house are many man
sions. II it we're not SO would have
told you. I go to prepare a place for
you. Therefore be ye comforted."-
Contributed.