Page County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by Pat O'Dell genpat@netins.net
 

 

 

Mackey, W.H.H. -

I see by an eastern paper that Capt W. H. H. Mackey, an old friend and schoolmate of the writer, died at Chambersburg, Pa., last week. He has a brother in Shenandoah and lots of friends in Page county are sorryto hear of his death.  He was Captain of a company in the 126 regiment Pa. volunteers in the civil war, was a fine officer, and badly wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 28, 1904

 

Maddux, John S. -

John S. Maddux was born at Cairo, Louisa ceunty, la., July 1st, 1887, and died July 4th, 1904, aged 37 years and 3 days.
He moved with his parents to the vicinity of College Springs in 1878, and with the exception of about two years spent in Clarinda, he has made this his home ever since.
He was married to Miss Mary Hart on October 27th, 1897.
He was endowed with more than ordinary musical ability, and began the cultivation of this talent early in life. He studied for a time at Knox College Conservatory of Music, Galesburg, Ill. He used this talent not only because of the pleasure that it brought to him, but used it in helping others. For a number of years he led the choir of the United Presbyterian congregation of College Springs,. He was also leader of the College Springs cornet hand for about. fifteen years and assisted for many years in the musical festivities of the community.
He was a barber by trade and gave up his business a few months ago, owing to failing health.
All the business houses of the place closed their doors at the hour of the funeral.
He united with the United Presbyterian church on profession of his faith in December 1891, unto the pastorate of Rev. Moffett, and was a member in full communion at the time of his death.
Being in poor health for some time, he with his wife and brother started, on June 15th on an overland trip to Colorado, hoping there to regain his health, but found instead release from his suffering by death near Washington, Kans., on July 4th.
He leaves a wife and two daughters, also three brothers, James E. and George L , of Wapella, la., and Dr. Walter S., of Fairfield, la., and sister, Mrs. J. E. Cobb, of College Springs, la., besides a host of friends to mourn his departure. He was a loving husband and father, a worthy citizen and a kind neighbor.
The funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. In the U. P. church, conducted by his pastor, Rev R. W.Nairn. A large audience was present to sympathize with the sorrowing relatives. Beautiful floral tributes covered the casket, gifts off the choir, Sabbath School class, the band and other friends.—College-Springs Current-Press. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 12, 1904

J. S. Maddux Dead. Some few weeks ago Mr. J. S. Maddux, of College Springs, started with his family for an overland trip to the west, in search of health. Mr. Maddux had not been enjoying good health for some time, and thought the western climate would be beneficial to him. They had only gotten as far as Kansas, when word was sent back that Mr. Maddux had died very suddenly. This word comes as a shock to the many friends of the deceased, who was so well known over the county. The remains will probably be brought to College Springs for interment. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 8, 1904

 

 

Mahaffy, Minnie L. Millhone -


Mrs. Minnie L. Millhone Mahaffy, wife     of     Frank     Mahaffy, of near   Gravity,  passed  away  at the home of her son, Hawley Mahaffy, who also lives near Gravity, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1919.   The late Mrs. Mahaffy had been critically ill for several weeks following an operation in a St. Joseph, Mo., hospital.   Cancer of the stomach was the cause of her death. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church in Gravity, conducted by Rev. Jasper Weber, pastor of the church. Hymns were sung by a double quartet. Interment was in the Gravity cemetery. Minnie L. Millhone was born Dec. 25, 1863, in Henry county, Iowa. She came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Millhone, to East River township, Page county, in 1875.  At the age of 16 she was married to Frank Mahaffy, who with four children survive her.   The children are Miss Frankie Mahaffy at home, Lambert Mahaffy of near Sterling, Colo., Hawley Mahaffy and Elijah Mahaffy of near Gravity. Three grandchildren survive Mrs. Mahaffy. They are Frank and Eva, children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mahaffy, and Calvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Mahaffy. Other relatives left to mourn their loss are her father, and step­mother, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Millhone of this city, and three brothers and one sister: I. N. Millhone and T. M. Millhone of Clarinda; Mansel Millhone of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. H. W. Hammond of West Newton, Mass. All were in attendance at the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Hammond and Mansel Millhone.  Miss Mae Allen and Miss Eva Allen, of near Mt. Pleasant, nieces of Mr. Mahaffy, were also present at the funeral.   The late Mrs. Mahaffy united with the Methodist Episcopal faith at an early age and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Gravity at the time of her death.
The obituary read at her funeral said that she was a noble wife and mother, and the best neighbor that ever was. She never lived to occupy the new home which was being built by her husband. Everything was done to make her last days as easy as possible.
A nurse from St. Joseph, Mo. attended her for some weeks before her death. Many friends deeply regret the passing of Mrs. Mahaffy. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 16, 1919

 

Maine, John W. - John W. Maine, age 83 years, died in Shenandoah, Saturday evening, Feb. 26, 1921. His widow and six children survive him. The family formerly lived in Tarkio township there. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 3, 1921

 

Maine, Lillie - Word has been received that Miss Lillie Maine died at her home in Shenandoah Monday night. She had been a long sufferer of a cancer and death came as a relief. She formerly lived three and one-half miles east of Norwich with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Maine. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

Miss Lillie Maine, who had taught school in Page county and for several years in Corning, Adams county, died Tuesday morning, at Corning. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Maine, formerly of Yorktown, who now live at Shenandoah. She last fall in Kansas Citv submitted to a surgical operation for cancer, but relief from the disease was not permanent and it finally caused her death. About three months age she became totally blind. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

     

Mainquist, Daniel Luther Andrew -

Many At Soldier's Funeral

One of the largest attended funerals held in this vicinity, say those who attended it, was the funeral on Sunday afternoon at Nyman of the soldier Corporal Dan Mainquist. This young man died at Camp Forrest, Ga., Sept. 10th, the remains being brought home for burial. He was the son of Mrs. Augusta Mainquist, having been born and raised in Montgomery County, just north of the Page County line. A brother, George Mainquist, is now in the Balloon School at Omaha. The young soldier who passed away was a member of Co. C 211th Engineer Corps. At Camp Forrest he was taken with appendicitis, and died from the effects of this. Those attending the funeral counted 324 automobiles present at the funeral, the attendance being general for many miles around, showing the interest shown these days in the soldiers who have gone from us to serve their country in the military service. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1918  

SOLDIER BURIED AT NYMAN.
Memory of Dan Mainquist, U. S. A., Honored by 2000 People. [Courtesy of Red Oak Sun]
Dan Mainquist, the first Montgomery county soldier of the present war to be brought home for burial, was laid to rest in the Nyman cemetery last Sunday afternoon following impressive services at the Nyman church. Short services at the home of his mother, Mrs. Augusta Mainquist, were held at her home in Grant township preceding the services at the church.
Attendance at the funeral was the largest in the history of the community, there being no less than 2000 people present to pay their respects to the memory of the young man who gave his life while serving his country.   There were 353 automobiles at the church by actual count, and numerous horse-drawn vehicles. The body of the dead soldier lay in state in the church, amid numerous floral offerings of a patriotic nature. A large American flag hung above the casket, and the Nyman service flag with thirty-five stars was also in evidence. Long before the hour for the service the large church was filled to everflowing, and hundreds of people, including the Elks from Red Oak, of which lodge the deceased was a member, were unable to gain admittance.
Three ministers took part in the services, Rev. N. A. Blomstrand of Nyman giving the Bible reading, the obituary sketch and the benediction. Funeral sermons were preached by Rev. Engdahl of Stanton, and Rev. C. E. Bengtson, of Stanton. Miss Signe Oakleaf sang a solo and there were several numbers by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Fisher, Mrs. E. S. Morris and F. E. Crandall, representing the Elks fraternity.
The pallbearers were William, Arthur and Adolph Mainquist, Oscar, Victor, Eddie, Herbert and Roy Johnson, all cousins of the deceased. A firing squad from the Spanish-American war veterans of Red Oak fired the final salute.
Corporal Daniel Luther Andrew Mainquist died at Fort Oglethorpe hospital, Georgia, Sept. 10, at 1:15 a.m., after an operation for appendicitis, which was performed on Friday. His mother, Mrs. Augusta Mainquist, and brother, Elmer, were called to his bedside, but arrived there after he had passed away. They accompanied the remains here, funeral service being held at Camp Forrest, Ga., before the departure of the remains. The pallbearers there were Wm. C. Erickson, Walker F. Aim, Alge E. Aim, Emanuel Trybom, Raynold Swanson and J. L. Palmquist, all Montgomery county boys who are in the army there.
Daniel Mainquist was born in Grant township, Nov. 19, 1893, and grew to mainhood there, he and his brothers being associated with their mother in conducting their home farm. He entered the army July 31, 1918, and was sent to Camp Forrest along with twenty-three others from this county. He was a member of Company 8, 211 Engineers, and was promoted to corporal a short time before his death. While in the service he worked hard and was liked by the officrs and men. In this county, where he lived all his life, he is known as an industrious, upright young man, and his death has brought sorrow to many hearts.
Corporal Mainquist is survived by his mother, Mrs. Augusta Mainquist, three brothers, George of the Twentieth Balloon company, Fort Omaha, Elmer and Frank at home, and by two sisters, Sophia and Nettie. George was here for the funeral.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1918

 

 

Maire, Isabelle / Elizabeth Marie - The little four month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maire died this morning at six o'clock, after an illness of only eighteen hours. The little one's name was Elizabeth Marie; and she was born April 6, 1906. The sympathy of all is extended to her bereaved parents and family. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1906

The funeral of little Isabelle Marie Maire was held at the home of the parents Saturday morning at 10
o'clock, Rev. Fisher assisted by Rev. Jackson, conducting the services. The little one was born
April 6, 1906, and, died August 17th. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 21, 1906

 

Majors, Naney -

Mrs. Naney Majors, wife of Mr. J. F. Majors of Braddyville, died at their home early Wednesday morning, July 3, 1901, after a long and painful illness from rheumatism. She had been a resident of that place since 1865, having removed there with her parents at that early date. July 4,1868, she was married to Mr. Majors and they had since made their home there. Early in 1871 she was attacked with rheumatism and had since that time been a great sufferer, but bore her affliction with the fortitude of a true christian, which had always characterized her life. She was in the 57th year of her age. The funeral took place July 4th, at 4 p, m., conducted by Rev. Johnson, and a large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 29, 1909

 

Makinson, G.W. -

G. W. Makinson died Sunday evening at his home in Shenandoah following a stroke of paralysis. He was 70 yrs. of age and an old citizen of this county. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 22, 1912


Malcolm, J.H., Mrs - Word has reached here of the death of Mrs. Rev. J. H. Malcolm, wife of a former Presbyterian minister of this city, at a Sanitarium in Pennsylvania. Her home is at Washington, la.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 6, 1903

 

Maley, Lemuel -

Lemuel Maley, a miner in the Shambaugh coal mine, was killed instantly last Thursday evening by the falling of a massive rock fully eighteen inches thick and fifteen or twenty feet square, which crushed his life out. It is said that he had been careless in proping up the rock roof after him for some time and was warned of the danger that afternoon by workmen near him, he heeded not their advice and kept on at work unconcerned about the danger. Assistance was secured and the rock removed which disclosed an awful condition of his whole person. He leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his death. It will be remembered that his father fell into the same coal shaft about two years ago and was killed. Such carelessness should be a warning to other miners. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 10, 1903

KILLED IN THE COAL MINES.
Lem Maley Meets Sudden Death by Fall of Rock in Howard's Bank at Shambaugh.
Special from Shambaugh.
Lem Maley, miner, was instantly killed in the mines here yesterday. He had gone to his work as usual in the Geo. Howard mine. About 9:30 o'clock a large piece of rock 20 feet long, 8 feet wide and 18 inches thick fell from the roof of the mine pinning him down and crushing tbe life out of him,   He was working in a "room" with three - other men Wm.   and   "Skip"   Howard and "Paddy Moore" who barely escaped a similar fate.   Word was sent to the Clarinda mines for help and in a short time the rock was taken in pieces, off the dead miner and his body removed to his home in Shambaugh.   Experienced   coal miners claim that Maley came to such an untimely death through his neglect in failing to brace up the roof as he took out the coal.   They say that for a week he had been digging out the coal and putting in no braces or supports for   the   roof.   The men working with aim spoke to him of the danger, but he failed to heed the warning and in less than one-half hour there came the awful crash and his life went out.
He leaves a wife, a daughter of Mrs. S. M. Wallick, a small son aged three and one-half years, a mother and brother and many friends who mourn his sudden death.
The funeral was held at the Church of God Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Cox preaching the sermon.
It will be remembered that Maley's father met death in a mine near by about two years ago. He was short-sighted and accidentally walked into the open shaft during the night. His liftless body was found next morning. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 4, 1903

 

Malmberg, Emma Sierp -

Mrs. Emma Sierp Malmberg, wife of Harold R. Malmberg, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1920, at Des Moines. Mr. Malmberg is a son of C. A. Malmberg, formerly of Clarinda, and is a Des Moines printer. Before going to Des Moines he followed his occupation in Shenandoah. The Journal he received the following obituary for publication: "Mrs. Emma Sierp Malmberg was born Oct. 10, 1889, near Tarkio, Mo., and passed away Feb. 5, 1920. She was brought to Clarinda by her mother when an infant, and grew to womanhood here, where she had many friends.   She joined   the Christian church in Clarinda when about 15 years of age, and lived a faithful member of that church. Miss Emma Sierp was married to Harold R. Malmberg at Ottumwa, Iowa, April 10, 1913, going from there to Wyoming, where they lived for a short time. Later they moved to Des Moines, and have since made their home at that place. The funeral was held at the Harbaach funeral parlors at Des Moines and the remains were laid to rest in the Urbandale cemetery of that city. Mrs. Malmberg leaves her husband, two sisters and three brothers, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The sisters are Mrs. Julia Fastenau and Mrs. Anna Thompson of Clarinda; the brothers are Carl Sierp and Henry Sierp of Clarinda and Fred Sierp of Shelbyville, Ind. Among the relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sierp, Mrs. Anna Thompson and Carl Sierp of Clarinda. The pall bearers were her two brothers of Clarinda, two brothers-in- law of Des Moines, and cousins of Creston, Iowa." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

Emma Sierp Malmberg who was born and reared on a farm north of Clarinda, died last Wednesday morning at her home in Des Moines. The funeral, which was held Friday afternoon in Des Moines, was attended by two of her brothers, Carl and Henry Sierp, and her two sisters, Mrs. Anna Thompson and Mrs. Julia Fastenau, all of whom, live in or near Clarinda. Mrs. Malmberg is also survived by another brother Fred, of Shelbyville, Ind.
Emma Sierp was born on a farm north of Clarinda Ocotber 10, 1889. She was united in marriage in this city with Mr. Harold Malmberg, who remains to mourn the loss of his loving wife. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

 

Malone, Elizabeth -

G. A. Wolfe received a telegram, Tuesday, informing him of the death of his wife's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Malone, of Camp Grove, Ill.   Eldon Wolfe of near Maryville, Mo., and Harry Wolfe of Braddyville, sons of. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wolfe, left Tuesday night to attend the funeral at Camp Grove. Mrs. C. A. Wolfe was already there, having been called by her mother's illness. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1917


Malone, Kate -

Miss Kate Malone died Sunday evening, February 23, 1908, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Malone, in south Clarinda, after a long and painful illness covering the greater part of the winter. Miss Kate was born in this city, March 10, 1882, making her age 25 years, 11 months and 13 days at the time of her death. She was a very intelligent and amiable young lady and greatly admired by all who knew her for her pure womanly qualities. All deaths are sad but doubly so is that of a young lady just entering upon womanhood with all the joys and anticipations of a useful life lying out before her. The entire community deeply mourns her untimely demise. She leaves behind her father and mother, two brothers and one sisters. For ten years Kate had been a consistent and faithful member of the Christian church. The funeral took place Wednesday at 2:30 from the church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. T. Fisher. A noble young life has gone out. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 27, 1908

Miss Kate Malone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Malone, died at the family home on South 14th street, yesterday morning, February 24th, at one o'clock. Miss Malone had been ill for several months and though for sometime there had been no hopes of her recovery, her death came as a distinct shock to a host of friends, who mourn with the parents the untimely death of this young woman. The funeral will be held at the Christian church, of which she was an earnest and active member, at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 25, 1908

 

Malony, William, Mrs - Word was received in Essex the first of the week telling of the death of Mrs. William Malony at her home in Red Oak, Ia was known.here that she was very ill and while she had been in declining health for several years yet her last sicknss was of only about ten days duration. The Malony family were for many years resident of Essex, Mr. Malony being engaged in the hardware business. From here the family moved to Red Oak where they have since made their home. Mrs. Malony was 74 years of age and leaves to mourn six children; Harry, John, Lester and Lyle are the four sons, the daughters being Mrs. Madden and Mrs. McLennen. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and interment had in Red Oak, the remains being laid to rest beside those of her husband who died four years ago. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1921

 

Maltsberger, Frank's INFANT - NEW MARKET The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maltsberger died last Wednesday from pneumonia           CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1916

 

Manker, Wesley -

A telegram was received here by Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Beckner yesterday morning telling of the death that morning at Chicago of Wesley Manker, Mrs. Beckner's cousin, and the son of Mrs. J. J. Manker, who died at Red Oak only six days before. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 13, 1909

 

Manley, Arch -

Arch Manley Suicides
Arch Manley of Siam commited suicide while enroute from St. Joseph to Loveland.
Mr. Manley was born and raised in Taylor County and was quite well known here. Family troubles and ill health are given as the cause of his rash act. He left the home of his parents last week and drove to Hopkins where he took the train for St. Joseph and purchased a ticket there for Loveland. Before the train had reached Denver one of the train crew calling a station went to awaken the man, thinking he was asleep, and found that he was dead, an empty strychnine bottle was found in his effects.
The body was removed and sent back to Clarinda arriving at 9:45 Monday night, and was taken charge of by J. M. B. Pruitt and taken to Siam, where the funeral services were held Tuesday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916

Resident Near Siam Took Strychnine, While on Train in Colorado.
On Monday evening it was a sorrowing father who met the remains of his son at the passenger station in Clarinda, transporting them to the home near Siam, there to lay his boy at rest in the old burial spot. Ordinarily the 9:40 train deadheads from Villisca without express or passengers, but in this case a special permit was had for the traincrew to bring the body when they came down for the night.
Arch Manley started   from home near Siam several days ago, riding horseback.  He went to Hopkins, then to Pickering, where he left his horse, taking the train for St. Joseph. This is known from the fact of the New Market   Savings   Bank  receiving a wire inquiry from St. Joe as to whether Mr. Manley would be good for forty dollars, which he was drawing a check for.   Cashier Tomlinson responded, yes, for twice the sum. Securing this cash it seems the young man bought a ticket for Loveland, Colorado, and boarded the train. Just before the train reached Denver he was found on the train dead, or died soon afterward. The train officials found no identification on him beyond the New Market Savings Bank check book and his name. They accordingly telegrphed to the bank, who phoned to his father, Jap Manley, living near Siam. Another telegram was sent to the train officials in Denver inquiring what was the cause of death, and who were his companions. Back came the answer— "strychnine; self destruction; no companions." Some years ago Arch Manley was separated from his wife, who has since died. He has a little girl, now twelve years of age, who lives with Mr. Manley's sister. Mental aberration, caused perhaps by brooding, is thought to be the cause of his leaving home and later of taking his own life, for the neighbors know of no real cause for his doing so, and believe his mind was not right at the time. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916

Archie E. Manley of near Siam committed suicide by taking strychnine while on a train on the way from St Joseph, Mo., to Denver, Colo. His body was taken off the train at Denver and was received here Tuesday night on its way to the Manley farm home. The cause for his deed is unknown. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916

 

 

 

Mann, A., Mrs -

The funeral of Mrs. A. Mann who died Thursday morning of paralysis was held at the home on Friday at 2:30 p. m., Rev Harvey conducting the services. The double male quartette furnished the singing. Her daughter Mrs. Charlie Heffner and two children arrived here on Thursday morning from their home in Hooper, Colo., about a half hour after her mother had passed away. Mrs. Mann's only sister, Mrs. E. Miller, of Lavelle, Wis., was also here to attend the funeral. The burial was at the Elmwood cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1919


Mann, Floy -

The death angel has  again visited this community,   and claimed   as its victim Floy Mann, the oldest daughter of Samuel Mann, her death being entirely unexpected by the family to within a few hours of its occurence on the 29th of May, 1906, which event cast a shadow of regret and sorrow over the entire community  because she was held in such   high  esteem by   everyone who knew her, having been  raised in this community, and had she been permitted to live till her next birthday. Dec. 19, 1906, she would have been 14 years old. She possessed so many redeeming and enobling qualities in her short life that, it gave her a permanent place in  the affections of all who knew  her, being intelligent, refined industrious, modest unassuming, sympathetic and religious, having given her heart to God last fall while young and her heart was tender and the life free from evil habits, and became an active worker in the church, the Sunday school   and   Christian Endeavor, which doubtless entitles her to a place around God's  beloved in the courts of glory.
The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Christian church on the following Thursday at 2 o'clock assisted by Rev. Brown of the M. E. church, in the presence of a very large audience of sympathising friends and relatives. A splendid display of flowers and excellent music tended to add comfort to the bereft. The remains were kindly laid to rest in the Braddyville cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1906

 

Mann, George Parker -

George Parker Mann a well known and highly respected citizen of the eastern part of the county, near New Market, died Thursday aged 82 years and 8 months and was laid to rest Saturday afternoon at Memory Cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest ever known in this locality, for George Mann made everyone who knew him his friend and by virtue of his long residence in the neighborhood his circle of friends was very wide. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 4, 1906

 

Mann, S.B. -

FORMER RESIDENT DIED.
S. B. Mann, who left here in 1896, and before that was engineer at the old water works, passed away on May 9th, in his home in Port Orchard, Washington, at the age of more than 88 years. Mr. Mann will be remembered by many as engineer at the water works, in Foster's Park, before the city took to pumping by electricity. That was during the time when we had a reservoir in the park, which was deemed unhealthy in that location, at the same time water became scarce and the policy was adopted of having small wells in different parts of the city, since several small wells were found to give more water than one large one. When Mr. Mann left Clarinda he first moved to Kansas, then on to the State of Washington. He was a member of the G. A. R., making one more member of this honorable organization for us to remember this Memorial Day. He leaves a widow and three sons, one of the sons being V. S. Mann of Port Orchard, Wash. At time of death Mr. Mann was 88 years and 7 months of age. He was an especial friend of A. P.Skeed now the editor of the News, in Clearmont, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 24, 1917