The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-09-04
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VAIL ITEMS.
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Death came quietly and peaceful.
to John Brogan at his home in Jack
son township, Crawford county, OF
Aug. Is, 1912, at the advanced age
of SO years. Deceased was born il
County Donegal, Ireland, June "a
1924, and came with his parents tt
this country in 1914. He was married
Feb. 8, lS49, in Chester, Pa, to Jane
McCloskey. In 1850 he, with his wife
came to Clinton county, Iowa, ant
located eight miles north of Dewitt
Anyone knowing of the hardships anC
struggles that the early settlers ir
this part of the country had to en-
dure will have some idea what these
people went through. In those early
days the John Brogan home was
known far and near as the place
where the traveller was sure Of a meal
and nights lodging. In 1874 after
twenty-four years in Clinton county,
he disposed of his property and came
to Jackson township, Crawford coun-
ty. Here he was one of the early set
tiers and the hospitality of his home
was we'll known. He served at
times as township trustee and men,
Der of the school board with credit
and was always faithful to the trust
reDosed in him. He was practical
Catholic and gave freely of his time
and money to built the first Catholic
church that was erected at Vail Mr.
Brogan was a man of splendid char
acter, who enjoyed the confidence of
the people. All who knew him were
l.; wi word If
disparagement has been uttered
against him. In business affairs his
conduct was absolutely above re-
proach, and as neighbor and friend
those who enjoyed the privilege of his
acquaintance say they never knew
better He was everything that
good man should be. He left his fam
lily well provided for on one of the
best and highly improved farms in
Jackson township. Besides his wife
there are left to mourn his death six
sons and two daughters. Their
names are: William, of Tilden, Neb.;
Andrew, of Boyer; Thomas of Bro
gan; Edward, of Schaller; James, OF
Arlington, Neb.; Frank Mary and Liz
zie at home The funeral took place
Tuesday from St. AIMS church. Rev.
Peter Murphy conducted the services,
and Rev. Jas. Murphy preached the
funeral sermon and spoke highly OF
the life of the deceased. The pail
bearers were his six grandchildren.
A large procession of friends and
neighbors attended the funeral at st.
AIMS cemetery, where the remains
were laid to rest. May he rest in
peace.
Miss Kate Molony visited relatives
here last week.
Miss Mary Powers left Sunday for
Manila Miss Powers begins her fall
term of school in Iowa township this
week
James Naughton, of Denison, spent
last week here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter McGinn OF
Dunlap, spent Wednesday in Vail.
Misses Regina and Marie Driscoll
spent couple of days last week here
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Brogan, of Bro
gan, were visitors here with relatives
Sunday.
Mrs. Fisher, of Arcadia, was Wis
itor here Wednesday with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Swanson and son, of
Chicago, spent last week here at the
N. Nelson home.
Mrs. Frank O'Boyle is spending the
week in Carroll with friends.
John Cowlham, of Odebolt, visited
in this vicinity last week. !
NJ r. McGrath spent the latter part
Of last week at home from Omaha.
J. R. Murphy and wife and Miss
Nolan were Denison visitors Wednes-
lay in Denison.
Rev. Father Lynch. of Manila,
spent Wednesday with Rev. Jas. and
Peter Murphy.
Miss Mary Roache, of Omaha, ar
lived in Vail the latter part OF last s
week and will begin fall term of .
school tomorrow Tuesday in the
Valley school in Hayes township.
James Tate, of Nishnabotny, was t
greeting his many Vail friends last t
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed kral and son left
Sunday afternoon for weeks visit S
With relatives at Cedar Rapids. '
Miss Marie Welsh returned Friday
O her home at MarshalltOwn after a
pleasant visit here with her sister,
Hrs. Bart Mitchell.
Jess Ratchford, of Omaha, spent a q
couple of days here last week with
riends and attended the carnival. g
Earl Hickey, of Manila, was Vail Il
'isitor Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Maher were Vail 7
'isitors Thursday. t
Miss Grace Dieter, of Omaha, spent
he first of the week here with her v
olks. Q
Mrs. John Mcmahon and baby
pent last week here at the parental '
hos. Powers home. il
Miss Margret Champion and moth
II, of Denison, and Miss Charlotte I
champion, of Cleveland. O.. and Mr.. t
champion, of Kansas City, and Mrs. g
ohm Dougherty, of Deere Trail, Colo,
we're guests here Sunday at the John S
champion home.
Misses Margaret, Clara and Cert l;
fcCarthy, of Denison, were over-Sun- v
ay guests here with their sister, Mrs.
Will Mitchell, and family. +
Mrs. Ed Olson spent last week at il
AXE View with friends. S