Last Friday the sad news was brought to Manning that one of the daughters, Laura, of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Puck had died, and that their fine family of sons and daughters had been decreased by the death. It seems she had contracted the dreaded disease scarlet fever somewhere, and although given every medical care and attention passed away at the home of her parents after a short illness.

The funeral was held Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. Aller, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Manning. There were many neighbors and friends at the cemetery who came to pay their sad respect to the deceased.

Following is the obituary as read by Rev. Aller at the cemetery: Laura Puck was born Sept. 4, 1901, in Audubon Co. Iowa.

Here the short life allotted to her was spent. She was a girl of good health, and presumably looked out upon a promising future with the accustomed girlish ambitions. In the very midst of youth and buoyancy she was cut down like a tender flower. But a few days ago her voice and footsteps were heard, and her laughter mingled in the home life. Today we bring her body to the grave under the most sad and trying circumstances,

She was taken with that dread ailment, Scarlet Fever, which soon left its death mark upon her.

She leaves to mourn her untimely death, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Puck, and seven brothers and five sisters. They are as follows: Peter, George, Albert, William, Minnie, Ella, Frieda, Maggie, Otto, Harry, Eddie, and Mrs. Alvina Ewoldt.

One child, Bernard, died four years ago, aged 2 1/2 years.

This large household has had few vacancies. This is the second by death, and one Albert, has heard his country call, and is in training for army service. The rest abide at home or nearby.

This young girl passed away March 29, 1918, aged 16 years, 6 months and 25 days.