Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-01-19
DELAWARE

The funeral or Mrs. George CdrIOll,
Of this place, was held from the
Methodist church Wednesday AFTER
noon at o'clock. Rev. Earl Skinner
delivered an impressive sermon and
ter of a young person who had been
highly esteemed by all classes during
the short period of her life. The
pastor used for his text, St. Matthew
25:1-13 verses. A choir composed of
Mrs A. w. Sackett, Misses Edna
Roberta Davis and Roy Hoovey and
John Dawson sang hymns befitting
the occasion, being beautiful Isle, P"
"Saved ny Grace" and "Abide with
ME-" The floral tributes were
many and beautiful, contributed by
the sympathetic and sorrowing friends
of the departed friend and loved one.
The pail bearers were friends Of the
past years standing-George Weldon,
Elmer Manson, Ernest Weldon, Ber-
|ney Davis, Gene Dawson and Henry
Manson. Interment was made in Rose
wood cemetery. Miss Esther Ortberg
was born in Delaware, Iowa, Febru-
airy 16, 1891, and was called to rest
on January 10, 1916, at the early
age of "a years, 10 months and 20
days. On February II, 1915, she was
united in marriage to Mr.. George
Carroll after which they moved with
Mr.. CAROLS parents to their farm,
near Sena, Michigan. During the
month of August, Mr.. and Mrs. Car
roll came to Waterloo, where she
was confined to her bed. On Septem-
Der 10, she was brought to the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Ortberg, where she remained until
her death. Those surviving to
mourn the loss of loving wife,
daughter and sister, are her hus-
band and parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Ortberg, three sisters, Mrs. Ernest
Cline, OF Waterloo, Mrs. Geo. Grapes
and Miss Ma ~garet Ortherg Of this
place; also five brothers, Edgar and
Elder Of Raymond, S. D., Lewis,
Raymond and Lester, of this place.
Mrs. Carroll was the fifth child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Ortberg and has
resided in Delaware the greatest
part of her life; she was also a
graduate Of the Delaware High school
in the spring Of 1910. In the fall OF
1911, she began teaching in coun-
try school near Coggon, where she
taught three successful school years.
She attended the Methodist and
Swedish church. Mrs. Carroll was
kind-hearted and was liked by every
person and will be sorely missed
bv the community. Those from out
of town who attended the funeral
were, Mr.. and Mrs. Ern. st Cline
and baby of Waterloo, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. c. Carroll and Mrs. j. Carroll OF
Greeley, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ort-
berg of Earlville, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Shower, Mrs. Houston, Of Coggon,
and Miss Rose Smilk of Manchester.
Miss Rena Angel is unable to at
tend school in Earlville en- account
of sickness.
George and Mary Weldon and
Misses Ida and Hilma Manson au-
toed to Manchester, Tuesday.
The Ladies Aid society OF the
Swedish church we're entertained by
Mrs. Lars. Hokenson at her home
Thursday afternoon. A large crowd
was in attendance. All reported a
fine time. Proceeds, $40.
DIR. Kresensky of Greeley. was a
professional caller at the H. E. Hef-
ner home Tuesday.
A. w. Hilmer Of Dubuque, spent
Friday with his brother, w. J. Hill
mer and wife.
A company of the patrons of the
Delaware Cooperative company are
filling the ice house this week.
Charlie Brown and Albert Person
transacted business in Earlville, on
Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Raster of Manchester,
spent the latter part of last week
with friends and relatives in Dela-
ware.
Miss Hilma Manson is on the sick
list with the grippe.