People of Manning and vicinity were greatly grieved Friday morning when the sad news was spread that Mrs. Adam Stang had suddenly passed away at about 3:00 o'clock that morning. Mrs. Stang had not been feeling well for some time but had not been seriously ill and was able to be up and around most of the time. Thursday, the day before her death, she was not so well and a specialist was called who discovered nothing serious. She retired as usual, apparently feeling well and falling to sleep. She quietly and peacefully passed away Friday morning, May 25, at the age of 69 years and 6 days.

Augusta Maria Nieland was born May 19, 1859, in Clayton county, Iowa, where she spent her childhood days, was educated and grew to womanhood. February 19, 1879, she was united in holy wedlock with Adam Stang to which union 10 children were born, of which two preceded the mother in death. Arthur died in the world war while in the service of his country.

Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stang Came to Carroll county and purchased a large farm in the vicinity of Halbur, or about seven miles northeast of Manning, where they lived and toiled until March 1920, when they retired and came to Manning, where they purchased their beautiful home on Center street, north of the Methodist church. A few months later, in May, when they were barely settled in their new home, the husband and father was called to his reward, leaving a vacant chair in the happy home. When the war broke out, their son Arthur followed the colors and gave this life for his country. The remains were brought back to Manning and buried with military honors in the Manning cemetery.

The deceased was one of the pioneer settlers of this community, gaining a wide acquaintance through her noble character, pleasing manner and lending a helping hand to neighbors whenever needed. She early identified herself with the best interest of the community, The greater share of her life was spent in this community. She has known the joys and sorrows of this community, its traditions, its material and spiritual growth. Here her home has been, her family reared, her busy life has been spent, her faithful service rendered. She was faithful and loving as a wife, devoted and self-sacrificing as a mother; kind, charitable and helpful as a neighbor, consistent and willing as a Christian worker. Her thoughts were constantly of her family. Her faith in God was supreme. Her last hours were perfectly consistent with her faith. She was gone to her reward.

Those who are left to mourn the mother's death are One son, William Stang of Gilmore City, Iowa, and seven, daughters, Mrs. Mary Sander Manning; Miss Carrie Stang, Manning; Mrs. Lillian Barr of Hitchcock, South Dakota; Mrs. Ella Schroeder of Wall Lake, Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Kuhn of Manning; Mrs. Lydia Romey of Templeton and Miss Florence Stang; of Manning, also 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, also one twin brother, Charles Nieland, of Morris. Minnesota; three other brothers, Henry Nieland of Wilmor, South Dakota; William Nieland of Ashton, Idaho; and Leo Nieland of Blairs, Idaho and Leo Nieland of Blairstown Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Hoffmann of Hood River, Oregon, and Mrs. Mathilda Stuckenbruck of Ireton, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends in this community. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Lutheran Church, with Pastor John M. Ansorge officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Manning Cemetery. Those acting as pall bearers were: John Sonksen, J.E. Keen, Fred D. Ross, Henry Bartels, Karl Hagedorn, and F.J. Miller.

Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. William Stang, son Earl and daughters Dorothy and Florence of Gilmore City, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. George Barr of Hitchcock, South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder and daughter Vietta of Wall Lake, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Romey of Templeton, Iowa; Leo Nieland of Blairstown, Iowa; Charles Nieland of Morris, Minnesota; Mrs. J.C. Stuckenbruck, Mrs. Erma Grau, Mrs. Alva Daegen, and Mrs. Ethel Riegel of Ireton, Iowa; Amelia Westingham of Bell Plaine, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. George Studt, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kouba and daughter Marcella of Luzerne, Iowa; Mrs. August Grimm of Rutland, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Greve and Leroy Henricksen of Walnut, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schirck of Carroll, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Groteluschen and son Robert of Coon Rapid, lowa.

The Monitor joins the many friends in extending the deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

CARD OF THANKS
For the many acts of kindness extended us by our friends and neighbors after the sudden death of our beloved mother Augusta Stang, we wish to express our deep thanks. The kind words of Reverend Ansorge, the choir, the beautiful floral offerings, to those whose furnished cars, the many comforting words will long he cherished by us. Words cannot express our appreciation.
The Children.