The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-02
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January.
WAS BORN IN KEoKUK
Lived in the City All His Life and
Was an Esteemed Citizen
and Fine Business
Man.

Thomas r. McManus passed away
Yesterday afternoon, at half past three
o'clock, at his home, Tenth and Morg.
an streets. His death came as the
sad result of injuries sustained In an
accident which occurred on January
II. The firm Of Cameron, McManus
& Joyce, Of which he was member,
was connected with the construction
work on the new Hotel Iowa at Fourth
and Main streets, and while viewing
the work, he fell from an inclined rum
way to the bottom of the excavation.
He had been confined to his bed since
that time and it was thought that he
was on the road to recovery. On
Thursday afternoon, however, his
& condition became alarming. Although
be was receiving the best of medical
attention, a specialist was called
from Chicago, but he was beyond the
help of medical skill and death re-
lieved his suffering yesterday after
noon
Mr.. McManus was born in Keokuk
on January 10, 1862. He was the son
Of Patrick and Ann McManus, both of
whom were old and well known resi-
dents Of this city. His mother still
survives him. He received his educa-
ton in Keokuk and had always made
his home here. In 1888, he married
Miss Anna Margaret Kelley. Six chill
dren were born to them, Grace, Beat
. rice, Riley, John and Thomas, all OF
whom survive him, and Fannie, who
died when ten years old His son,
Riley is now taking a course in the
law school of the Iowa State Univers-
ity. He is also survived by his broth
er, Hon. E. P. McManus, state senator
from this district, and his two sisters,
Mrs. ]. Fl. Breheny and Miss Mary
McManus, all OF this city. Mr.. Nc
Manus came from an old and well
known family, and one which has long
been prominently connected with the
activities Of this community.
He was faithful member of Saint
Francis de Sales Catholic church and
took an active interest In the vel
fare Of his parish.
He was also an enthusiastic mem
Der Of Keokuk lodge. Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks.
His business interests were large
and varied. In 1890, he became as
ISOLATED with the late Jas Cameron,
ST. when the firm Of Cameron & Nc
Manus was formed. This association
continued until the death Of Mr..
Cameron in September last. In 1895
ne, in connection with Jas. Cameron
Or. and Thomas H. Joyce, of this city
formed the railroad contracting firm
Of Cameron, McManus & Joyce. This
nrm became one of the best known
contracting firms in the middle west
snd has carried on its successful oper
ations In several states He was also
member of the following firms: Bur
hngton Quarry Company, Cameron
McManus & Fruin and Smith-O Brien
construction company. For a number
Oh years he was also member of the
urn OF Cameron, McManus, Joyce
eo.' IN the marble business.
Mr. McManus was fine example O,
we american self-made man. His nat
urai ability and sterling business quail
tues had won for him an enyiable
pace In the world of business. The
success which came to him was vel
deserved and although many Of hi.
BUSINESS activities were carried OF
outside of Keokuk, he never hesitatee
70 Show hin faith in the future Of hi.
naive city by making his investment.
nere. He was loyal to Keokuk during
ms entire life, and gave generously O
MS time and means for the further
ance OF Keokuk's welfare. He was al
ways actuated by splendid publ,
spirit and every movement for civi,
Detterment met with his earnest sup
Fort.
ne took an active interest in poll
80 ana while he never sought per
, 1oliai political preferment, he was
.eauer in his party. His advice ar,
n rounsei were continually sought by hi
party associates, and he was reco>aia
~ a.. ~ his opponents as a power to b
NY ~ was endowed by nature witt
ha any lovable qualities Both in hi
ss faithful home and elsewhere, hi
.aeertul disposition, his native wi,
a anu MS kindly consideration for otf
49, S.s, made him loved by all. In hi
Distinct loss.