VIRGIL SWEARINGEN DEATH
The funeral of Virgil Swearingen whose death occurred at Spirit Lake last Friday evening, Nov. 17th, was held at the local M.E. Church here on Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. and conducted by Rev. Lease, Pastor of the M.E. Church of Spirit Lake and assisted by Rev. D.M. Simpson. Burial was made in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Jas. Bowles and Mrs. W.J. Jerde assisted by singing favorite hymns. The funeral was largely attended by relatives, neighbors, and friends. Virgil Swearingen was born at Manning, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1902, and has lived in the community and in Minnesota nearly all his life. Three years ago he was united in marriage to Evelyn Doty. They have resided near Spirit Lake since that time. He is survived by his wife and parents, Mr.and Mrs. T.A. Swearingen of Spirit Lake, a brother, Ono Swearingen of Spirit Lake, one brother died in infancy. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.