Robert E. Manley of Rushford, Minnesota and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, came to Carrington early in 1898 to hang out his shingle at the Carrington State Bank. When the Spanish American War was declared shortly thereafter on April 24, 1898 he enlisted in the Jamestown contingent. He saw service in the Philippines and after the war's end remained in the Islands except for occasional visits to the States. He was, interned by the Japanese during World War II and died shortly thereafter from the effects of his imprisonment.

(The information concerning R.E. Manley's career in the Philippines was supplied by his nephew, Attorney R. I. Manley of New Rockford.)

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 218