Mathias Hoffmann
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.
On Sunday last at 5 o'clock P.M. occurred the death of Mathias Hoffmann, one of
Manning's most respected pioneer citizens. He had been suffering for the past seven
months with cancer of the stomach, and during that time he had spent hundreds of dollars
trying to get relief. He had been feeling quite unwell for the past two years and last year
he and his wife took a trip to Germany where they remained several months, and after his
return he felt worse and was a great sufferer until death came to his relief. For several
months he has not eaten any solid food, his only nourishment being liquids. Hoffmann
was one of Manning's first councilmen and in that capacity he served the people well. He
was greatly respected by all classes and he was noted for his straightforwardness and
unquestioned honesty.
The deceased was born in Marsburg, Kreiskochin regbz, Koblenz, Germany, July 14, 1853, and six years later the family emigrated to America and located in Wisconsin, and later they resided at Keokuk. In 1873 the family moved to Carroll county. In 1880 Mr. Hoffmann was married and his wife has ever been a faithful companion. When the town of Manning was started the deceased was one of the first on the ground, where he established himself in the wagon business and built up a fine trade by his skill and industry. The venerable father of the deceased, who lives in Carroll, still survives him, as do five sisters and four brothers.
The remains were taken to Carroll on Tuesday and the funeral was held on Wednesday from St. Peter's and Paul's Church.
The MONITOR extends its sympathy to the relatives and assures them that in their loss the people also lose a worthy citizen and associate.