The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18

Passed away at his home in this
city at 1870 o'clock p. M, Hon. John
ID. Miller, aged rs years, death re.
sulting from heart failure. Judge Mil
Ter has been In poor health for several
months, but has been able to come to
his law office recently, and also been
on the streets Of Carthage, and his
sudden death comes as great shock
to his many friends here. Judge Mil
Ter was lying on the floor looking
over news paper. after the noon lun.
cheon, as was his habit, and Mrs. Mil.
Ter noticing that he was breathing
with difficulty, went to his side. then
hastened to call doctor, but before
medical aid could reach him. he had
slipped quietly and peacefully away
from all earthly aid. Judge Miller
has made his home in this city for
more than fifty years, having come
here during the civil war, from Nau.
VOC, where he formerly lived. His
father had died, and he came to Car
thage with his widowed mother. He
was always good natured, and very
jovial, and was in his youth one of the
social fayorites among the society
set, and in his later years never lost
any of his popularity with the general
public, and he always appeared happy
and had some pleasant word of greet.
ing for everyone, being friend to
both young and old. Judge Miller
read law with Manner and Peterson.
and after his admission to the bar, in
1868. he was associated with thesa
gentlemen in the practice Of law, the
firm name being Manner, Peterson &
Miller, they occupying suite OF
rooms on the south side OF the public
square. After the death Of his asso.
ciates, he still continued to occupy
this suite, until the time Of his death,
never having given up his practnce,
but always being devoted to the pro-
fession. He was one Of the best law.
vers Of this county, and although
handicapped often by poor health,
never failed to grasp an opportunity
whereby he might learn of the latest
rulings of the courts, and was ever
studious, keeping up in the practice
of law as few young men of this day
and age are doing. Judge, Miller was
county judge Of Hancock county from
1894 to 1899, and has acted as city
attorney and filled other Offices, and
he was always sought by parties
rather than his aspiring to hold such
offices. Judge Miller was kind heart
ed, generous and jovial, always hay
ing a good word to speak. and ever
telling Of some little incident, which
when told in his manner. was a de.
light to his hearers. Judge Miller
was married to Gertrude Reimbold,
many years ago, whom he leaves
1lyd Mrc
built two-story home just a block
east Of the square, about twenty years
ago, but thinking there was too much
responsibility in keeping up such a
large residence for themselves, sold
the same, then built modern home
on Fayette street, where they have
lived for about seven years Their
home has always been a delightful
place to call, and together, they have
enjoyed much happy companionship
taking many delightful trips through
the summer season, to various resorts
in the United State. Mrs. Miller, who
IS in very delicate health, has the SYM
pathy of this community in her be-
reavement. Judge Miller was faith
ful member OF the Church of the I'm.
maculate Conception of this city, and
there is no one to fill his place in the
church. as he was always present and
doing his part in connection with the
work, and ever ready and anxious to
further the cause OF christianity. No
arrangements have as yet been made
for the funeral services.
The members of the Carthage COL
lege faculty are spending the summer
in various ways, some study
ing. some teaching, and others taking
4 complete rest. in order that they
may be all the better prepared for eff
icient work during the school year.
Dr.. H. D. Hoover, president of the col
ege, DR.. w. X. Hill, chemistry pro-
lessor. Miss Esther Carlson, private
secretary, are spending the summer in
Carthage. Prof G.. A. Barnhart, of
he mathmatics department, and his
amily, have a lovely little cottage
overlooking Colorado Springs, Colo;
Prof. w. c. Spielman is visiting
many Of the large libraries of the mid.
lie west, gathering material for his
loctor's thesis on the subject of To-
al Ohio history; Prof. G. H. Gelsing-
r, head of the classical department,
,ut who will be away on leave of alb
ence this term, is planning the work
or the year with Professor Boyer,
Who will take his place. Professor
Ielsingers assistant, Runolfur Field |
ed, is taking work in the University
II Chicago: Miss Ann Dvorsky, OF
he music department, is doing some
,raduate work In the state university
# iowa, and Miss Eva Simmons, in
tructor in voice, is enjoying a camp !
ng trip with some friends in Perry, !
owa. Miss Naomi Kayhoe. professor |
# modern languages, and her sister, /
Hiss Ruth. are in the Peabody college !
or teacher in Nashville, Tenn. Miss |
Iette Simmons IS enjoying we'll !
armed rest at her home in Nevada |
owa Miss Irma Kreibel is attending |
he National Expression on Arts con. !
ention in session in Philadelphia. |
)r. F. C. Gates Is Instructor in biol |
,gy at the University of Michigan,