Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-03
EARLvILLE.

died in Dubuque, Iowa, March 20, lSls
He came to Delaware county with hi
! parents when about six years OF ag
and has lived in this county for owe
seventy years. His youth was spen
on farm south Of Delhi where he wa
united in marriage Septamber 26, 1854
to Miss Elizabeth Gibbs and on Sep
TENDER 26, 1914, they celebrated theil
golden wedding anniversary. Foul
children were born to this union, one
dying in early infancy. Two daugh.
tiers and one son are living. His niece
Miss May Powell, has always held the
place of daughter in the home. The
/ four children, five grandchildren and
the wife of his youth, are left to mourn
the loss of thoughtful husband and
indulgent father After their marriage
they lived on their farm until about
| % years ago. The son and daughters
having married and settled in homes
of their own, Mr.. Wragg and his wife
and Miss May moved to Earlville,
where they have lived until his call
came after long period of suffering.
He went to the hospital at Dubuque
for an operation in hopes of regaining
relief, but his age and the reduced
condition of his physical strength,
could not rally from the shock and he
quietly passed into rest. He with his
wife and daughter, May, after their re-
moval to Earlville united with the
First Congregational church and he
was faithful member Of that COM
munion at the time of his death. His
familiar face will be missed in our
midst and the host Of friends that he
made will feel their loss as well as the
family. Thus another of the Oldest
citizens have Joined the great majority.
The remains were brought to Earl
vile Thursday evening and the funer-
al services were held from the Con-
gregational church Saturday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. A. w. Virgins,
his friend and pastor, officiating.
A large concourse Of relatives and
friends were present to pay the last
tribute of respect to one whom every
body could call friend" The burial
mas made in Fairview cemetery amid
profusion of beautiful flowers. He
is also survived by one brother, Peter
Wragg, who resides on his farm south
OF Delhi.
NJ. I. B. Richmond of Manchester,
transacted business in town Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cruise, jr., and
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Mcintosh of Man
chester, were in attendance at the
funeral of w. S. Wragg on Saturday.
Mrs. Robert Cole of Dubuque, is
here for a visit at the home Of her
mother, Mrs. Jane Cloud.
~nsvpr u ry<>v1 okf
ed Saturday afternoon and evening.
He disposed of some Of his household
goods and the remainder Of his store
goods. Mr.. and Mrs. Young will
leave the first of the week for Dubu-
que where they will locate.
John Gibbs of Nebraska, and his
sister, Mrs Harriet Powell of Val
paraiso, Indiana, and Miles McDon-
aid Of Denver, Colorado, arrived here
to attend the funeral services of their
relative, the late w. s. Wragg.
Judge Ed. Nichols of Billings, Mon
tana, was the guest of his mother,
Mrs. C. G. Dake, Tuesday and We'd
nesday of last wee.
Zala Tobie, who is attending Bay
less college, was weekend guest OF
her parents here.
The pupils OF Miss Alice Spurring's
room rendered very delightful pro-
gram Friday afternoon and many Wis
itors were present, including parents
of the pupils.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Nieman and
family went to Hopkinton Sunday to
help celebrate the birthday anniver-
sary of Mrs. Nieman's father, Mr..
Bradke.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dickson took
possession Of the newly acquired
property purchased of J. r. Wood
and occupied by p. M. Cloud, on April
1st Mr.. Cloud and family will occu-
by the rooms over the Cloud store
for the present.
G. A. Kendall was Dubuque busi-
ness caller Saturday.
Miss Grace Wood was In Oelwein
a few days during the week, called
by the death Of Mr. George Wood, a
relative, who had been in very poor
health for a number of years.
Mrs. Frank Dickson returned to
her home in Panama, Nebraska, after
a two weeks visit with relatives
here.
The town election passed of very
quietly here last Monday H. ]. Van
feet was elected mayor; George
Hunt, treasurer; Frank Loomis, as
SCISSOR; John Miller, C. B. Rogers,
Adam Schaller, James Rogers and ].
M. Dunn, councilmen.
Matthias Holdren, who has been
here visiting with his sister, Mrs. Ed.
Turner, and brother, Dennis Holdren,
has returned to his. home in Hartford,
Indiana.
The barn belonging the Fred ME-
dorf, together with its contents and
other sheds ON the premises, was de-
stroyed by fire Monday afternoon of
last week. The fire was caused by
burning brush and before help ar
rived the barn was consumed. The
ire company saved the residence.
Easter services were appropriately
observed In the various churches on
Sunday.
James G. Cousins was IN town sew
,ral days during the week preparing
lis household goods for shipment to
0elwein where they expect to make
heir future home.
OF THE OWNERSHIP,
MANAGEMENT, ETC,
# The Manchester Democrat, pub
ished weekly at Manchester, Iowa, re-
luired by Act of August "a, 1912:
Editors, publishers and owners, e:
" Carr, Hubert Carr, and Fred w.
hermann, Manchester, Iowa.
That the owners are:
E. NJ Carr, postoffice address, Man
hester, Iowa.