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Mrs. Manley was a member of the Christian church for over sixty years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Mr. Manley died in February 1909. A son, Edwin T. Manley died in August 1912, and another son died in infancy. The late Sam Townsend of Maryville was a brother of Mrs. Manley. She is survived by a son, W.O. Manley who lives in LaBelle, Fla., ten grandchildren of whom two, Mrs Hamlin and Vern Manley, live in Maryville, three sisters, Mrs. Charles Hooker of Maryville, Mrs. Charles Campbell of Kansas City, and Mrs. Bert Osborne of Pueblo, Colo. Seven great grandchildren also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Eleanor Phillips, July 3, 1890. He continued farming for a few years and then moved to Hanover where he resided until the time of his death. Seven years ago he purchased the Hanover Bakery which he operated, in partnership with his son, until the time of his death. Mr. Miller was a quiet, industrious man. He lived an upright life and in all relations of life was kindly considerate of others. In business he was courteous and obliging. Mr. Miller was widely known and well liked. He has left a good name to his posterity and will be held in affectionate remembrance by his many relatives and a wide circle of friends. In early life he became a member of the First Presbyterian church of which his parents were charter members.
Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his loss, one son, Robert Leslie who was associated with his father in business and two daughters, Florence La Salle who is teaching school in Fairdale, N. D. and Eleanor White of the Sophomore class of the Hanover High School. Also three sisters: Miss Hattie, Mrs. J. D. Calvert of Hanover, and Mrs. Thos. McGregor of Dubuque, Ia.; and two brothers; George E. of El Dorado, Kan. and Chas. W., of Dillon Mont. The funeral service conducted by Rev. S. M. Host, assisted by Rev. McBride, was held at the First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28 at 2 o'clock. The church was filled to overflowing. The music was rendered by a male quartet consisting of H. White, Wesley Eastman, Wallace Calvert, and Lester Duell. The following young men, Austin, Raymond and John Phillips, Wallace Harold Calvert and Park Miller, relatives of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. There were many beautiful floral tributes; interment was made in the Hanover Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the whole community in their bereavement. The following relatives from out of town attended: George E. Miller, El Dorado, Kan.; Rev. Thos. McGregor, wife and son, Dubuque, Ia; W. A. Phillips and three sons, Savanna; Miss Mary Dawson, Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hammond and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Parker, Stockton; Harold Calvert, Camp Grant.
For over 20 years Mr. Morrill took an active in the development of the Southern Wisconsin lead and zink mines living at Jefferson-near Hazel Green, and later three miles west of Shullsburg. September 16, 1852, he married Miss Mary Wilcox of Hazel Green. Two children were born: Mattie Abby, who died at the age of 11 years on March 1873 and Albert who is unmarried and has always lived at home, tenderly caring for every want of his aged parents. In 1864 the family moved to Warren and have been highly respected residents in the community. Mrs. Morrill died April 2, 1892. Save Albert, no relatives remain excepting on Mrs. Morrill's side. Mr. Morrill belonged to no secret order except the Odd Fellows, his membership in which he prized highly. During his years of suffering membership of the lodge have ever been ready to assist, cheer, and console him. The funeral I.O.O.F., Rev. Putnam delivering the address. In addition to his sons attentive care, Mr. Morrills last years were rendered happier by the presence of a niece, Miss Minnie Wilcox, who excerted every possible effort toward making the evening of his life comfortable. Mr. Morrill passed away in peace, having lived a honorable and upright life. He leaves a large fortune for his only child.
The funeral took place from the family residence Tuesday forenoon, April 5, at half past then, Rev. Wilkinson officiating, and was largely attended. Beautiful flowers were brought in by neighbors and friends to testify to their love for the friend to testify to their love for the friend who had passed away.
Her funeral was attended at the residence of her parents on Tisdel Avenue on Saturday last, where a large concourse of Friends met to sympathize with the affiliated relatives, and show their high regard for the dear on suddenly taken from us.
She was one of God's noble women, her splendid character was based on the Christ principle; in early life she and her companion were converted, and when they moved to Warren they united with the Baptist church, where she was an earnest faithful Christian worker as long as her strength would permit her to attend the services; she never wandered in her trust in her savior, and at the last, she spoke of her desire to go home and be at rest; she said "her hope was bright"; she called her friends to her bedside and bade each one good bye, and with a smile she passed to her heavenly rest. She leaves to mourn her demise her loved companion with whom she had journeyed over 51 years, one daughter Mrs. Caroline M. Eby of Warren: one sister and three brothers, viz: Mrs. Emeline Doer, Dexter, Maine; Francis W. Pitcher, Rochester, Minn; Durvane Pitcher, Boonville, New York and L. D. Pitcher, Dixon, Ill.; besides numerous other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held from the home of Mrs. Farnham on Sunday at two pm, conducted by the pastor of the Baptist church, Rev. J. W. Rendel, attended by a large number of sympathizing friends. The muscial selections were rendered by James W. Rowe, L. A. Baldwin, Mrs. W. F. Conyne, and Mrs. Norman. Burial was in beautiful Elmwood cemetery.
"Mell" Murphy, as he was familiarly called, was always among our leading citizens. For many years he followed the occupation of a detective. At the same time he served the people as a constable. Later he was elected justice of the peace, holding that office at the time of his death. His life was largely given to the people. He did not court litigation but sought rather to smooth out difficulties among neighbors by good advice and compromise. In his active days he was interested in the young people and did many a good turn to parents and children in a quiet way that suppressed public gossip. He was a good and true friend as those can testify who were closest to him. He could always be trusted for when he gave his word he kept it.
Since the death of his beloved wife he lived largely in his office. When asked why he did not live with relatives he said to the writer as tears came to his eye "This is home to me. It was here my wife died." And as he lived somewhat lonely perhaps, but with the feeling that his wife was always near. More to his exertions than to any one else is the public indebted for the Pitcher telephone system. While Mr. Pitcher furnished the capital for the building of the lines Mr. Murphy was tireless in his efforts to make the Pitcher telephone a success. He was superintendent of the lines until a stock company was formed and the system purchased. It is hard to say good-bye to an old friend, and especially so in this case. For nearly fifty years we were warm personal friends. He did not know what it was to deny a friend a favor if within his power to grant it. Nor did he turn a deaf ear to charity. While not endowed with wealth he gave freely of his time and money when convinced that the charity was deserving.
As a detective, in his earlier days, he met with considerable success. It was his boast that he had captured and convicted more horse thieves than any other officer in Jo Daviess county. It was largely owing to his efforts that horse stealing in this section came practically to an end. In religious matters Squire Murphy was a Baptist and a member of the Baptist church. In politics he was a Republican and took an active part in party affairs. At one time he sought the Republican nomination for sheriff and came within one vote of getting it. He would have made a good sheriff and richly deserved the nomination and election, but other interests conflicted, and after trying twice, he gave up the ambition. Last Sunday he was laid by the side of the wife whose death he mourned so sincerely. The little office he called home is vacant. He has solved the problem and we shall meet him here no more. True old friend, hail and farewell!
SERRILDA SARAH (TOWNSEND) MANLEY
Mrs. J.N. Manley, 86 years old, died this morning just before noon at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. E.F. Hamlin, 411 East Sixth street. Mrs. Manley ws one of the pioneer residents of Nodaway county. She and Mr. Manley moved to a farm Northwest of Maryville sixty-four years ago where they lived for forty years before moving into Maryville in 1907. Mrs. Manley was born Dec. 10, 1844 in Jo Daviess county, Illinois, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Townsend. She was married to J. N. Manley on January 11, 1866 and it was in that year that they came to Nodaway county.
Contributed by Tami Baumeister
BARBARA J. MEYER
age 73, of Elizabeth died Thursday, October 11, 2007, at her home.
A Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2007 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hanover, with Father Chris Kuhn of St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena officiating and assisted by Deacon Dave Wilbricht. Burial was in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth. Visitation was from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Barbara was born November 10, 1933, the daughter of John and Ruth Ann (Lorenz) Hankes in Aurora. She graduated from Madonna Catholic High School, Aurora. On September 6, 1952 Barbara married Wayne Meyer at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Aurora. Barbara loved raising her family and being a homemaker. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles and working with plants. She was known as the only one in the house that could use the computer. Barbara will be dearly missed by her husband, Wayne of Elizabeth; one son, Bill Meyer of Lombard; two daughters, Sue (Jim) Grommes of Hanover and Cindy (Ron) Simik of Bollingbrook; six grandchildren, Brian and Daniel (Blanca) Simik, Margaret, Jonathan and Phillip Grommes and Zachary Meyer; one brother, Jim (Laurel) Hankes of Aurora; three sisters, Mary (Marvin) Hauge of Montgomery, Charlotte (Dave) Britton of Aurora and Janet (Donald) Yehle of Janesville, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; and one sister, Pat (Edward) Clark precede Barbara in death.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert
FRANK FOWLER MILLER
died at his home in Hanover early Thursday morning, Oct. 26, 1917. For over a year he had been in poor health, but was able to continue at work; and it was not until a few months ago that the serious nature of his illness became apparent. He had been confined to his bed only about three weeks preceding his death. Frank Fowler Miller was the oldest son of Robert and Emily Miller, both deceased, and was born Nov. 19, 1864 on a farm four miles west of Hanover. At the time of his death he was within a few weeks of his 53 birthday. His whole life was lived in this community. When he was six or seven years of age his parents moved to a farm two miles southwest of Hanover which became their home. Here, on the home farm, he grew to manhood, and after the death of his father, which took place when Frank was sixteen years of age, the burden of responsibility to a large extent rested upon him.
MARY DOROTHEA (DASHER) MILLER
- Funeral services were held at Derinda this afternoon for Mrs. Mary Dorothea Miller, 88, widow of the late John J. Miller who died at her home in Derinda Township south of this city about 9 o'clock Sunday night (01 May 1938). The services were held from the home to the Derinda Lutheran church at 1:30 o'clock with the pastor, the Rev. Wm. Meinen conducting. Burial was made in the Lutheran cemetery adjoining the church.
She was worn July 31, 1849 the daughter of John & Sophia (Nagel) Dasher at Rutenbeck Germany but came to the U.S. when a young woman. She leaves two sons, George and Paul of Derinda Twp. and three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Carrie) Diehl of Hanover township; Mrs. Minnie Fehler at home and Mrs. John W. (Amelia) Plosch also of Derinda Township; one brother, three sisters, 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Derinda Lutheran Church.
Freeport Journal 4 May 1938.
John S. MORRILL
was born Dec.6, 1816,at Monmouth, Kennebec county, Maine, and died at his home in Warren, Tuesday morning, April 9, 1901, after 6 years illness, aged 84 years, 4 months and 3 days. The funeral occurs at the house at 10 o' clock Thursday, Rev. G. H. Putnam of Nora officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood. Mr. Morrill spent his early days as a school teacher in Maine, was a member of the state militia and spent the winter of 1836-37 as a member of the U.S. Army in New Brunswick, where there were repeated disturbances over the United States timber claims. Later he was a resident of Buffalo and in 1841 came west to Galena via the great lakes and Chicago.
Transcribed and submitted to Genealogy Trails by Charles Hammer - Sentinel Leader 10 April 1901
MARY E. (WILCOX) MORRILL
was born at Fredonia, N.Y. May 30, 183, and died at her home in Warren, Ill Saturday afternoon April 7, 1892, age 61 years. Mary Wilcox came to this country with her father s family in 1844, locating at Hazel Green, Wis, where, in 1852, she was married to Mr.J.S. Morrill who survives her. In 1856 Mr. & Mrs. Morrill moved to Shullsburg, Wis., and in July, 1864 they moved to this place, where they have since resided. Two children were born to them, a son, Henry Albert, who resides at the parental home, and a daughter, Mattie Abbie, who died twenty years ago. Mrs Morrill was taken sick last fall & during the winter suffered from an attack of gripp from which she did not recover. She anticipated her death and frequently talked to her husband about it, and left directions as to her funeral obsequies. Mrs Morrill was a woman of sterling christian character and was beloved by all who knew her. She was a fond mother and devoted wife, and to her the society of her home was precious beyond measure. She was a warm true friend and very loving in her disposition. She was particularly fond of children and never could do too much to please and entertain them.
Transcribed and submitted to Genealogy Trails by Charles Hammer -Warren Sentinel Wed. April 6, 1892
MATTIE ABBIE MORRILL
- On Wednesday evening last, after a severe and painful period of fifteen days suffering our dear young friend Mattie Abbie, daughter of J.S. & M.E. Morrill, was released from the pains and suffering of the body and called to the heavenly home, at the age of 11 years and 7 months. In this, to us so sad event fond parents are called to part with a child of unusual loveliness and fidelity of character. No one could meet her on the streets or in company without being particularly attracted to the beauty and sweetness of this dear child, and when sever sickness threatened her, many hearts were moved in sympathy with fond parents to desire her recovery. But our hopes were blighted; and our dear young friend, not withstanding all affection and care could do for her recovery, passed away to the home of the angels and glorified spirits, peacefully and calmly as when the beautiful evening flowers closes its petals at the dew fall.
Contributed by Charles Hammer - Sentinel Leader Monday March 6, 1873
NATHANIEL MORRIS
- He was a farmer; born in Logan Co., Ky., Oct. 1, 1806; came to Jo Daviess Co. May 10, 1827; the familylanded at what at that time was called "The Point", it was an Indian trading place of two or three cabins, and afterward became the City of Galena; he married Elizabeth Johnson July 4, 1829; she was born in Tenn., but raised in Randolph and Jackson Co., Ill.; she came to Jo Daviess Co. with her parents in 1828; they were married in a cabin on the farm where they now reside; the dismal howl of the wild wolf in her lair, the screeching of panthers and the echoing whoop of the native savages, was the only music with which they were surrounded; they have seen the wigwams and huts give way to the palatial residences of advanced civilization; they survived the dangers of the Black Hawk War and beheld the curling smoke of peace after the tiger strife was over; Mr. Morris now owns 200 acres of land; they have had eleven children: Mrs. Morris is now a lady of 65 years but is as active as a bright-eyed girl of 20, and during the past year has woven 550 yards of carpet upon her foot and hand loom, an article of furniture which she prizes higher than any other about her house.
Contributed by Linda Harms
ELIZABETH (PITCHER) MURPHY
- wife of Melburn S. Murphy, died in Warren, Oct. 6, 1904, after a very brief illness, though her general health has been poor for several months. Her maiden name was Pitcher, she was born in Martinsburg, Lewis county, New York, June 22, 1834 and she was aged 70 years, three months and 14 days. Miss Pitcher was married to Melburn S. Murphy in her native town Nov. 16, 1852; to this union was born two children, one of whom died in infancy. The following year after their marriage they came west, and settled on a farm in Rush township, Jo Daviess county, Ill; after some 14 years on the farm they moved to Warren in 1867 and have continued their residence here ever since. Mrs. Murphy was a lady highly respected and loved, she had many excellent traits of mind and heart that endeared her to all who knew her; she was a model wife and mother, nothing was lacking on her part to make her home a place of happiness and comfort for all the family; she also found time to think of and care for others, and seemed to always know when and where t lend a hand; and speak kind words to help.
Contributed by Wendy Fjelstad - Sentinel-Leader October 10, 1904
MELBOURNE S. MURPHY
was born at E. Nassau, Rensselaer county, New York, November 10, 1831, and died at the home of his daughter Mrs. George R. Eby, in Warren, March 29, 1916, age 84 years, 4 months and 19 days. Mr. Murphy was married to Elizabeth Pitcher, November 16, 1852. Mrs. Murphy died October 6, 1904. To this union one child was born, Mrs. George R. Eby, at whose home Mr. Murphy died. He is survived by one daughter, three grand children and one great grandchild; also one brother, John Murphy of Warren and a half brother, Smith Murphy of Port Leyden, N.Y. After a long and useful life in Warren, our friend and fellow citizen, Melbourne S. Murphy, has passed to the other side. He was a long and patient sufferer and resigned that all would be for the best. Moving from a farm in Rush township to Warren shortly after the close of the Civil war.
Contributed by Wendy Fjelstad - Sentinel-Leader
