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OBITUARY.Patrick J. Doherty.Last Sunday night, at the hour of 11, Patrick J, Doherty, of Doou, serenely gave up this world with its pleasures and sorrows and went to his eternal home. This victim of death had been a long and patient sufferer in this world. For nearly a year he has been confined to his bed with kidney trouble, and at Sioux City last fall had two opera* tions performed in the hopes of recovery.He was born in Belview, Iowa, 33 years ago and was a resident of Rock Valley for about six years, where he was married to Miss Nellie Healey and removed to Doom A son was born to them, who will be a comfort and joy to the sorrowing widow in her affliction.The funeral was under the direction of the A. 0. U. W., and wms held at St. Mary’s church in this city and his mortal remains laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery fol-lawed by a large concourse of relatives and friends.In their hour of grief The Register extends its sympathy to the bereaved widow and orphan son.our beloved brother, Patrick Riley, who was a charter member of this division, and Whereas, It is the first death to occur in our midst, thereby casting a solemn gloom over our ranks, therefore, be it Resolved, That we tender to his aged mother and surviving relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy at his sudden death; and be it Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minutes and that they be published in the local paper.Pa trick Riley.On last Sunday evening occurred the death of Patrick Riley, a well known farmer, who resided month of town. He was ill .only a short time and his death was wholly unexpected. He had a slight attack of the measles from which he had nearly recovered, but on Saturday he took a sjlgbfc cold and from that time be-gradually grew worse, and on Sunday morning he sank into a trance in which state his soul passed into his maker’s hands.•The deceased was born in Ireland years ago and when but two years of age his parents came to to this country and settled on a farm near Ottawa, 111., where he grew to manhood. About seven years ago he came to Sioux county and settled on a farm near this town. He leaves an aged mother, three sisters and a brother to mourn his loss. The deceased in his disposition was kind and genial and possessed many qualities that recommended him to his fellowmen. The universal feeling of the community in which he resided is one of genuine sorrow, and the ten derest sympathies of all go out to his grief-stricken mother and relatives at the irreparable loss they suffer.He was a charter member of Division No. 1 A. 0. H. of this place which order took charge of his remains and bore them to their resting place in the Catholic cemetery. The funeral services occurred at St. Mary’s Catholic church on Tuesday, where solemn high mass was celebrated. Rev. Father Phelan spoke feelingly of his loss to the church and gave testimony of the faithfulness with which the deceased had always ^attended to his religions duties and exhorted his hearers to follow his example.*The following resolutions were drawn up and passed by DivisionNo. 1, A. O.H.:VV'^ereaq, Ht, has pleased Him who created us all to take from usMrs. Anna McKcilar Klinger.uAnd so lie gave His beloved sleep.”;Anna McKollar lvlinger, beloved wife of John Klinger, fell asleep on Wednesday, May 0, aged 28 years. Born in Elgin, III., she came here ten years ago with the family of her father, Peter McKeller, and six years ago was united in marriage to John Klinger. The deceased was an earnest and consistent member of the United Presbyterian church. She was strong and womanly in character, of firm principle, a sincere Christian, a loving and tender nature and patient in suffering. Her illness was of short duration, she being sick but about a week, but she fully realized that the end was near hours before her death and awaited the last call with that calm and peaceful resignation which is known only to the true children of God. To the sorrowing •relatives gathered about the dyingwoman’s bedside her sublime faith was indeed a revelation of the power of the Divine One to comfort and assuage the sorrow's and grief of his beloved followers.The funeral was held from the U. P. church Thursday afternoon, the services being conducted by the Rev. Mr. McLaughlin, who preached a most beautiful and appropriatesermon, after which all that was mortal of pur beloved sister was laid to rest.To the bereaved and sorrowing husband the many friends extend their heartfelt sympathy.ItCall not back the dear departed Anchored safe where storms are o’er, On the border land we left her , Soon to meet and part no more.’.’/ City Council.v*T'he regular meeting of the city council took place Wednesday evening at the mayor’s office. About fchelfirst thing they did was to “jack the marshal up” for not collecting the dog tax, and all cauines were ordered “killed on the spot” if said license were not paid.The alley in Finch’s snb'division running east from Pember’s residence was ordered opened.The street commissioner was ordered to repair the bridge east of town hear the creamery, [and to build crossing on third street, one block south of Schemtner’s corner.Dr. G, B. Snyder was appointed health officer.The monthly .salaries were allowed as were also bills as itemized:D. Van der Pioeg - $0 70Van Wagenen Co. - 7 30Queal Co. - - 11 35K. Foppe - - 3 30W. F. Stengel - 7 65Mulder Van d Einde - 8 10Children Cry forl.ii-......... '’aCastoria:., i
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Rock Valley Register
Rock Valley, Iowa, US
Fri, May 08, 1896
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