published in "The Holly Chieftain" Friday, 9 Mar 1917, page 4
submitted by Vicky Eads
H.W. Manning died at his home at Seminole, Texas , March 1st, age 66 years. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, five sons and three daughters—Mr. C.W. Manning of Fellsmere , Fla. , Mrs. Frank Neel of Beverly , Kan ; Mrs. Thos. E. Clark and E.C. Manning of Amity, Colo.; Melvin, Alvin, John, and Myrtle Manning, all of Seminole, Texas.
Mr. Manning has lived near Holly for the past sixteen years, and was well and favorably known throughout this end of the valley. He had been in poor health for a number of years.
He thought a milder climate would benefit him, so in January moved to Texas , but he gradually grew weaker till the end. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and we wish to extend our heart-felt sympathy to the bereaved wife and family in this their hour of need.
T.E. Clark
Submitter's Note: 1910 Prowers County census Henry W, 58, Lettie A. (wife) 46, married 30 years, 10 children, 8 living, Melvin C. 22, Clyde W. 20, Elw(v)in C, 18, Mabel A, 15, Alvin E, 12, John E, 10, and Myrtle I, 7.