Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19
e. H. Hoyt spent Frlday in Lamont.

guest last week OF her friend, Mrs. W
Fl. Norris.
The Mesdames W. d. Hogan ant
81. Harris were In Independence for tn
day last week Friday,
DIR. Loring R. LOOMS, of Mime
apolis, was visiting relatives and friend
in this city the latter part of last week
Wells & Eldredge, the new grocer,
firm doing business at the old stant
Of J. Harry Stewart, have neat adv
in this weeks Democrat.
-"Kslamity" makes another change
In his large holiday ad. and quotel
prices on some of the many things II
stock at the Plumber store.
| -Boynton & McEwen would BIZ
pleased to show you their line of Holi
day goods which is more complete than
ever before. Their advertisement con
tains few items. Read it.
Mrs. John Ford was Winthrop
visitor Monday, invited by the Winthrop
Lodge Eastern Star to assist them in q
big initiation service on that evening
She returned Tuesday morning.
Clarence end Florence Lister are
expected home this week Thursday
from Grlnnell. Miss Faye Ford who is
a student at. S. U.Gat Iowa City
will be home for the vacation Saturday,
Alvin Joslin appeared before an
appreciative audience last Saturday
evening at Central Opera House. Alvin
himself was thoroughly enjoyable and
the company carried first class orches-
ira.
Henry Graves departed Tuesday
morning with his brother.in-law, Mr..
MCPHERSON, who is an extensive fruit
grower in Southern Florida, for that
part of the South where he intends re-
naming through the winter.
The next week will see Central Opera
house with Buttons Comedians on the
boards. This company is well known
hereabout and good houses should greet
them. There are twenty two people in
the company and they givea pleasing
entertainment.
The friends of Wilson Acres have
been sampling basket of rare southern
fruit during the past few days. The
fruit resembled large red tomatoes, but
it is full of pulp except one seed about
the size and shape Of q beechhnut. Few
have been able to guess the name of the
fruit until told that 1t was just ordinary
persimmons.
Tomorrow (Thursdsy) will be Red
Letter Book Day at Anders & Philips
Central Pharmacy. They have a large
stock of books, and tomorrow will sell
them at very close prices, thereby CIV
ing those who wish to procure books
for themselves or as gifts to others an
opportunity to get them very cheap.
They have in stock many other articles
suitable for Christmas presents. You
should not fail to read their large ad on
the opposite page.
The dance at Central Open House
last Friday evening was attended BY
twenty five couples who made the
evening q happy success under the able
management of N. P. Mslven. An
oyster supper was par.aken of at the
Emmons restaurant about twelve.
The orchestra of five pieces gave entire
satisfaction and indeed the whole even.
ing was one of pleasure to all present.
Mr.. Malvon anticipates giving another
of these popular dances on New Years
eve.
Mrs. Augusta Shew died last Fri
day at the home Of her brother, Henry
F. Hamlin In this city, aged 81 years.
Her illness was Of several months du-
ration, She had been resident of
this city for over thirty years and had
the respect and esteem Of all who knew
her. The funeral services were held at
her late home Monday afternoon. Rev.
Q. A. Highfield, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church officiating. Those from
abroad attending the funeral were Hon.
Q. d. Clark, of Wyoming, Mrs. D. o.
Clark, of Omaha, Mrs. Tisdale, and
Clark NJ. Tisdale, Of Chicago, and Hon.
Clarence 9. Hamlin and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hamlin, of Colorado Springs.
"A little over 1924 was taken in at
the door last Wednesday night at the
production of Charley's Aunt by home
talent. OF this amount it is hoped that
over ninety dollars will be cleared for
the benefit of the Manchester Free Pub
lie Library. The large audience pres
ent was we'll pleased with the comedy,
the young people being well adapted
to the respective parts taken. Mr..
Blair as rthe fictitious Aunt was great
and no one could have taken the Pro-
lessor Spetigue part more admirably
than did Mr., Won Oven. The other
gentlemen were enthusiastically receiv-
ed and acted in an artistic manner we'll
worthy the applause accorded them.
Good critiques say the third act of
Charley. 8 Aunt was one of the hand.
soonest reception scenes they have ever
enjoyed. The mandolin orchestra rem
dered two selections being roundly en-
cored for their successful performance.
Miss Glissendorf gave piano solo in
her usual charming manner and assist
ed Mr.. Ashmore Kennedy whose clari-
net solo was a feature of the evenings
pleasure. And to the credit of all be it
said that Charley's Aunt was given
with free good will and above all in q
good cause. :, yj
T. J. Roche.
About three weeks ago Mr.. p. j,
Roche was taken ll.with neura]gia.sof
the stomach, which resulted in his
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