Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
COLESBURG,

4Ao SlOIlOuS EOuTGu ~ over, anu
nobody hurt. On account of the
rain and muddy roads, many of our
people who had planned to celebrate
at Dyersville, remained quietly at
home.
Russell Knee came down from
McGregor, the latter part Of the
week for visit with the boys until
after the Fourth. He went with the
band to Dyersville.
Thelma Lands returned to her
home at Farley, Tuesday, having
spent three weeks with relatives.
Miss Margaret Lindsay, of Man
chester is the guest of her sister
Mrs. George Dittmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. g. Wood, Mr..
and Mrs. George Dickson, and Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Prentice, Of Earlville,
were in the city Wednesday, to at
tend the funeral services of their
friend, Mrs. Brock.
Messrs. e. G. Perkins and Fred
Doolittle of Delhi, were transacting
business in town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. A. Foote and
children, Salome, Spencer and Hollis
went to Granville, Wednesday to
see some Of their friends. They
will probably visit Mrs. Foote'S
parents at Postyille before their
return.
GeorgeT. Potts was taken sudden
ly ill on the morning Of the 4th.,
and was in dangerous condition
for time. He is now able to be at
his post of duty again.
Miss Lille Dittmer is visiting
relatives in the Dairy City.
Prof. II. r. DeBra, Of Epworth
was in the city, Saturday and Sun
day, in the interest Of Epworth
Seminary, Of which he is the Presi-
dent. He preached at the Methodist
church, Sunday morning. Mr..
John Whitsell, Of Epworth was with
him in his work for the Seminary.
The Dubuque Congregational AS
ISOLATION will meet at the Congrega-
tional church in this city on the 26
and 9th, Of September. Sixty dele
gates are expected to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chapman
and children, Glenn and Hazel came
over from Manchester "Wednesday,
for a visit among their many friends
here. They always find all the latch
strings out.
Fl. W. Putt and family were
guests Of his brother and family
near Dyersville over the Fourth.
Mrs. S. A. Grimes and Misses
Blanche and Marie Grimes went to
Manchester Wednesday, where they
were joined by Mrs. Margaret Myers
of Cedar Rapids, and boarded the
train for various points in California
and Oregon. Their first stopping
place will be at Santa Monica, Cal
ifornia where A. M. Rea resides.
They will also take in the exposition
at Portland, Oregon, and expect to
be absent about two months. Their
many friends wish them a pleasant
journey, and a safe return.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Grimes will
keep house for Mr.. Grimes and
Clifford during their absence.
Agnes Gardner was born in Gas
ton, Lancashire, England, April II
1920. Was married to Robert Cur
RE in 1888. To this union were
born seven children,-four daughters
and three sons. They came to Iowa
in 1910, and settled in Dubuque,
where her husband died at the age
of forty-four. She was again married
in 1857, to Thomas Brock. 10 this
union was born one son, T. NJ. Brock
Thomas Brock died December 9TH,
1873. Grandma" Brock, as she was
Familiarity called had been in poor
health for about eight years, at times
suffering greatly. She passed away
July 3, 1905, aged eighty five years
two months, and sixteen days, hay
ing been resident here since 1865.
She leaves to mourn the loss Of a
good mother, four children,-R. G.
Currie, I. NJ. Brock and Mrs. Jennie
Goodrich, of this place, and John
Goodrich of Butte, Montana. She
is also survived by five grand-chil l.
rem, two great grandchildren, and
host of friends. The funeral services
were held at the Congregational
church Wedne sday afternoon, and
was largely attended. Rev. T. M,
Tyrlell preached very good sermon
from the text" Because He lives, |
shall live also" The floral offerings
were many and beautiful. Interment
was made at Oak Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs, Dan Costigan and