MARY LUCILLE BRUCK CALLED BEYOND The entire community was saddened on Tuesday evening of last week when the news came that Mary Lucille Bruck, beloved daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Jacob A. and Barbara (Betz) Bruck had been called to a brighter world. She had been ill but a short time when she was so suddenly taken from those who loved her.

Her case was diagnosed at pulmonary edema.

Mary Lucille was born in Earling, Iowa, on March 17, 1910, and on the day of her death, October 31, 1921, had reached the age of 11 years, 7 months, and 14 days.

It seemed but fitting that a soul so pure and beautiful should be called beyond on the great Feast Day of All Saints, November 1st.

Her passing leaves a void that never can her filled, but sweet memories of her will linger with all who were privileged to know her.

Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart Church, on Thursday, Requiem High Mass being sung by Rey. J. Wolf. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery.

The suddenness of her death impresses us once more with the knowledge that life is but a Voyage; and we are sailing under sealed orders. We plan, plot, and arrange. but some line day Fate steps in and our dreams are broken.

We try to hide our disappointment and the years pass as years do for that is a way they have, and over the evening of our dreams there steals the thought that we have been used by an unknown Power for an unseen end.

We never ask for loss, disappointment and grief, but these are the things often given us.

"Is it for me?" we ask, and Death with shrouded head murmurs, "Yes, for you," and turns away and leaves us alone with our bitterness.

The years go by and there comes the earnest knowledge that all is good - even the wormwood and the gall.

If the rough hand of the Tempest
Tears away the fresh young leaves,
Over youthful vigor wasted
Who can wonder if one grieves?
But Oh friends! Who'd dare to keep her
Let us sound no funeral knell,
But say of her life It blessed us."
And say of her death, "'Tis well."

Her quiet, loving disposition endeared her to many little playmates who, with other friends will sadly miss her.

Those from out-of-town attending the funeral were Mrs. P. L. Frederick, Mrs. John Bruck and daughter Anna and William Bruck of Portsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bruck, Charles and Fred Bruck. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Langenfeld, Mrs. J.C. Heese, Mrs. J.J. Langenfeld, Mrs. John Albers, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stephany and daughter Dorothy, Paul Keukel, and daughter Rose, and Mrs. Bayer and son John, all of Earling.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends, Miss Coates and her pupils for their kind assistance in the bereavement of our beloved daughter, Lucille. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Bruck.
November 10, 1921, Manning Monitor