Piqua Daily Call

Saturday, July 8, 1911 

COVINGTON MAN DIED FROM  HEAT

Body of William Manning Brought Home For Burial.  

Covington, July 7 – The remains of William Manning, who died at  his home in Indianapolis, Tuesday night, arrived here Thursday and the funeral services were held in the Church of the Brethren, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. George Mohler.  Interment was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Manning was engaged as an engineer in the railroad yards at Indianapolis at the time of his death.  He was in his usual good health on Tuesday, but suffered with heat prostration during the day.  He was taken to his room and a physician summoned.  In a comparatively short time he recovered and was able to sit up in which position he was found dead soon after being left alone.  Mr. Manning was a former resident of this place.  He was thirty-eight years old.

Provided by Roger A. Hopkins

Miami Union

July 13, 1911 

MANNING, WM. - Rose Hill--The death of Wm. Manning, a former resident of this vicinity occurred at his home in Indianapolis, Tuesday night.  Mr. Manning was thirty-two years of age, and an engineer in the yards of Indianapolis.  He had contemplated coming to Covington, Tuesday, for a visit but had changed his plans and taken the place of another man who wanted off.  Later he became ill and a doctor was called, who pronounced his illness as due to excessive heat.  He seemed some better for a time but afterward was found dead in his bed.  The body was brought to Covington, Wednesday night, and the funeral services were held in the Church of the Brethren, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Geo. Mohler.

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