Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 18, 1911 ELMA PEARL POLLARD, daughter of ABRAM and HARRIET POLLARD, was born in Jones County, Iowa, August 11, 1890, died May 6, 1911, age 20 years, 7 months and 25 days. Leaving her husband, infant daughter, father, mother, one brother and sister to mourn the loss of PEARL. January 20, 1909, PEARL was married to NEWMAN MANCHESTER. To this union one daughter was born and was only a few days old when its mother departed this life. PEARL united with the Church of Christ in Weldon at the age of 14 under the pastorate of Elder C.J. Organ. She remained a consistent, faithful member until her death. Words of sympathy from the church in Johnstown, Colorado, to the effect that Sister MANCHESTER was a faithful worker in their church and sent beautiful hymns with the casket. The last words were, "Oh can't wait to hear the church bell ring." The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at Weldon May 10 at 10 a.m In the presence of a large and sympathizing audience, in charge of Rev. Geo F. Mitchell and Rev. James Webber. Interment at Garden Grove Cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community ---------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 8, 2009 [email protected]