Frank R. Manning ^2,34

   Another name for Frank was Franklin Manning.

   General Notes:

Newspaper unknown, [likely Bradford Republican]

(NOTE: the dates in this obit are not fully correct. Read the data files for correct information.)

Frank Manning Dies; Funeral Tuesday A.M. at Methodist Church

Frank Manning, for many years a resident of this community, passed away at his home here Saturday, the result of a stroke which he suffered a few weeks ago. Mr. Manning was held in high esteem in Bradford, and his death is deeply regretted.

Frank R. Manning, son of John and Elsie Wood Manning, was born in the state of New York, April 2, 1863. When he was a child he was brought by his parents to the state of Iowa, where the family made its home for years. When he was 11 years old the family came to Illinois and after a time settled in Tiskilwa. It was there that Mr. Manning learned the trade of blacksmith. At the age of 19 he moved to Lombardville where he opened a shop.

In July, 1886, he was married to Viola Kitterman, and to this union eight children were born, two of whom died in infancy. About forty years ago the family moved to Bradford, and here for thirty years Mr. Manning conducted a blacksmith shop. Mrs. Manning died in 1922. Quitting blacksmithing Mr. Manning then moved to a farm east of town. After a few years there he moved back to Bradford. Once more he removed to Bradford to the West of town.

In 1924 he was married to Mrs. Ella Harmon. She passed away in 1927. On Sept. 9, 1928, he was married to Mrs. Susie Dillon.

Last January he moved to Bradford across from his old blacksmith shop. But he was not to enjoy it long for he suffered a stroke a few weeks ago. He passed away Saturday morning at 9:40 o'clock, his age at death being 72 years, one month and 13 days.

Mr. Manning belonged to the Masonic Fraternity since he was twenty-one years of age. He joined the Methodist Church of Bradford in 1898.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie Manning; by five children, Mrs. Arlene Hanchett of Bradford, Mrs. Blanche Harris of Buda, Glen Manning, Clefford Manning and Paul Manning all of Bradford. One daughter, Mrs. Laura Tarr preceded the father in death in 1932. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one brother, Albert of Polo, Missouri.

The funeral service was held at the M.E. church Tuesday morning in charge of Rev. Stanley Ward. Burial was in the Bradford cemetery.

Relatives from out-of-town attending the funeral were Omar Tarr, Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Manning and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Manning and daughter, Tiskilwa; Mrs. Otto Bottin, Elmhurst; Mrs. Mable Schember, Mr. and Mrs. Al Winkle and son, Pekin; Mrs. Mildred Holley and son, Farmington; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Roberts and son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manning, Mrs. Faye Dolislager, Mrs. Rose Dillon, Mrs. Irene Holton and Prosper Dolislager, Kewanee; George Dillion, Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Amos Blake, LaFayette; Mrs. Geor. Fooshee, Elmhurst, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, Mrs. Tess Westervelt, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hartman, Buda.
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Bradford Republican [Social Notes]

Feb. 19, 1892

Frank Manning will occupy the dwelling vacated by J.W. Lesan and owned by Mrs. M.E. Robinson.

Aug. 17, 1893

F. R. Manni ng was forced to pay a license fee of eight dollars for the privilege of running a dance platform and refreshment booth near Main street on July 4th. At the last meeting of the town council he asked that the money be refunded, this the "city dads" refused to do in toto, but did order that three dollars of his money be paid back. Naturally Frank feels very indignant, there being no shadow of justification in charging him any fee whatever, and in fact no license was given him the money being demanded and paid without even the formality of a license.

? 1894

Work has commenced on the cellar for a new residence on Second Street for F.R. Manning.

Nov. 8, 1894

F.R. Manning wishes to inform the public that he has hired a first-class horse shoer from Peoria to assist him in his work through the winter.

Nov. 22, 1894

F.R. Manning has rented the shop of T.F.Fate formerly conducted by Kitterman & Manning, and this week is busy repairing and changed the interior arrangements so as to make it more convenient for his business.

Nov. 29, 1894

F.R. Manning has rented his new residence in the south part of town and will move his family to the house near the shop, just vacated by J. N. Kitterman. This will bring Frank near to his work and save him much time.

*Aug 8, 1895

The Mrs. Manning, mother and grandmother of F.R. Manning, came over from their home at Tiskilwa for a visit here on last Sunday.

Sept. 5, 1895

F.R. Manning business ad.

Nov. 7, 1895

F.R. Manning and family visited over Sunday with Mrs. Manning's parents in Toulon.

Aug, 13, 1896

Albert Manning, of Tiskilwa, with wife and little one visited his brother F.R. Manning and family during the past week.

Aug. 20, 1896

Mr. Manning, of Tiskilwa and Mr. Kitterman of Toulon, father and father-in-law of F.R. Manning, have been recent visiting in Bradford.

Sept. 17, 1896

The partnership heretofore existing between J.W. Pettegrew and F.R. Manning has this day, Aug. 31, been disolved. All persons knowing themselves indebted to us are requested to call and settle at once. All debts for woodwork are due and payble to J.W. Pettegrew. Thanking you for past favors we are: F.R. Manning and J.W. Pettegrew

Nov. 19, 1896

Mr. Manning, of Tiskilwa, was out to Bradford on a short visit to the family of F.R. Manning on last Saturday.

   Events:

1. Occupation; Abt 1882. blacksmith; learning the trade in Tiskilwa, Illinois. At age 19, he opened a shop in Lombardville,

   Marriage Information:

Frank married Viola Eleanor Kitterman, daughter of Jasper Newton Kitterman and Phylinda Cole Mix, on July 11, 1885 in Lombardville, Stark County, Illinois ³⁶. (Viola Eleanor Kitterman was born on September 4, 1867 in Osceola, Elmira Township, Stark County, Illinois ^6,34, died on July 7, 1922 in Bradford, Stark County. Illinois ⁶ and was buried in July 1922 in Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Stark County, Illinois.)

   Marriage Information:

Frank also married Ellen Melinda Harmon on August 2, 1923 in Princeton, Illinois. (Ellen Melinda Harmon was born on December 7, 1878 in Algona, Iowa and died on April 14, 1927 in Bradford, Stark County. Illinois.)

   Marriage Notes:

Bradford Republican - August 8, 1923

Frank R. Manning and Mrs. Ella Harmon of this place slipped quietly away last Thursday a week ago and took themselves to Princeton, where they were married, Judge Pritchard performing the ceremony. Later during the day, Mr. and Mrs. Manning went to near Rock Falls where they spent a few days at the home of an uncle of Mrs. Manning. Very few knew of the wedding and it was not until several days later that the news came out.

Since then Mr. and Mrs. Manning have been receiving congratulations from friends for a happy, wedded life.

   Marriage Information:

Frank also married Susan Caroline Ramey, daughter of Dr. Miles Ramey and Susan, on September 9, 1928. (Susan Caroline Ramey was born on December 3, 1874 in Rock Camp, Ohio, died on May 4, 1937 in Castleton, Stark County, Illinois and was buried in Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Stark County, Illinois.)