Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

the family lot IN Falrvtew Cemetery.
Back to the Farm" will be played
by Manchester local talent at the
opera house Tuesday February, s, 1917.
The play is under the direction Of Cal
Martin and Is correctly and beautifully
staged. John r. Wood has one Of
the leading parts in the play and made
q decided hit. No doubt they will be
greeted with large audience as most
of the caste of characters are we'll
known to the people Of Earlville.
Thomas o. Murphy, was born in
Cornwall, England, February 20, 1S45.
When he was four years old his par
ents emigrated 10 America, and set
tied in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. Dur
ing the Civil war at the age of nine
teen, Mr.. Murphy enlisted with Wis
consin regiment and served until it's
close, when he was honorably muster
ed out Of service. He was united in
marriage to Miss Anna Cox in July,
1873. Seven children were born to
this union. Mabel and Walter, pre-
ceeded the husband and father in death
His death occurred at the Soldiers
Home In Marshalltown, January rs,
1917. For quite a number of years
Mr.. Murphy has been in very poor
health and about one year and half
ago, he was taken to the home, and
all during his long illness was tender
ly taken care of and death came as
a release from suffering. The body
was brought to Earlville Saturday
morning accompanied by his son, Ar
thur, who went to Marshaltown to ac-
company the remains here for burial.
The funeral was held from the home
Saturday afternoon. Rev. A. NJ. Nc
Intosh Of the M. E. church officiat-
ing. On March IA, 1886 Mr.. Murphy
was received into membership of the
M. e. church by the officiating clergy
man and who remained his steadfast
friend. Mr.. Murley made himself thor
oughly conversant with the bible and
his well-worn Bible was almost insep-
cradle companions. Mr.. Murley when
a young man learned the timers trade
and followed it up until feeble health
compelled him to retire. His surviv-
ing children are: Misses Matte and
Maude of Earlville, Mrs. Reba White
of volga City, Prof. A. E.. Murley, of
Marion, Iowa; Prof. Clyde Murley of
Dallas, Texas: one sister, Mrs. Cox
of Manchester and three brothers are
left to mourn his passing. The burial
was made in Fairview cemetery where
the final taps were sounded for one
who answered the country's call.
James Currie died suddenly Janu-
airy 20, at Monona, Iowa, aged SS
years, 4 months and % days. Mr..
Currie was in his usual health and
suddenly dropped dead while walking
on the street to the post office. For
several years, Mr. Currie has made his
home with his son, DR.. A. L. Currie
and wife of that city. He was a resi-
dent of Earlville for many years. He
was employed by the |. c. for many
years as bridge builder until i'll health
compelled him to retire. The body was
brought to Earlville Monday morning
and the funeral was held from the
Congregational church in the after
noon. Mr.. Currie was member Of
that church for many years. And a
Mason for more than fifty. Rev. A. w.
Virgins officiating the services at the
grave were conducted by the rituals
tic burial services of the Masonic ord
err. He is survived by two sons, DR..
Charles Currie of Allerton, Iowa, and
DR.. A. L. Currie, a dentist Of Mono
ma, Iowa. Mr.. Currie had many friends
who will miss him.
Epworth Seminary basket ball team
is scheduled to play the mems town
team at the High school gymnasium
Wednesday evening, January, 81.
Dubuque High school basket ball
team defeated EarIville Highs at the
gymnasium Thursday evening. Score,
80 to Is.
Mr.. John Boldschmidt, one OF Della
ware counties earliest pioneers died
suddenly Saturday at Cloves, Iowa.
Since the death OF his wife some
years ago, Mr.. Goldschmidt has made
his home among his children but the
last years has lived with his daughter,
Mrs. Frank Sharp at Cleves The re-
mains will be brought to Earlville,
Monday and the time of the burial has
not been announced. He was ninety
years of age and an exceptionally
hearty man for his years. He is sur
vived by three sons and three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Kate Durham OF Manchester
being one. A complete obituary next
week.
James H. Trewin of Cedar Rapids
was in town Tuesday looking after his
farm interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Dudley. Mrs.
Frank Wilson and A. L. Prentice, All
Of Manchester were here last week
to attend the funeral Of James Currie.
Dick Holden, is visiting with rela-
tives in Fredericksburg, Iowa.
Mrs. Fred Moser is rapidly recover