Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-01
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We're seen passing through this town.
one day last week.
j. w. Forward, cashier of the loo
al bank, and family who have been
taking vacation in Illinois for sew
eral days returned home last Wednes-
day.
Rev. T. T. Hartigan of Strawberry
Point was seen on our streets week
ago Monday.
G. S. Todd, manager of the SPAIN
& Rose Lumber Co. at this place.
made business trip to Greeley on
last week Wednesday.
Miss Ruby Bixby. who has been
spending the past two weeks visit
ing in Farley has returned home.
Mrs. Geo. Domeyer of Dyersville
spent last week at the home of her
brother and sister, Mr.. John Schach-
erer and Mrs. ]. B. Putt.
School begins next Monday, Sept.
9th. The pupils to be, who have beer
spending their vacations at various
points from home, are again gather
ing in for preparations on another
years strenuous work in the class
room.
Miss Blanch Way, who has been
spending several weeks with friends
at Bennett. Illinois, has again re-
turned home and assumed her old
position in the post-office.
Louis Menge ST. a prosperous farm
er living east of town has again been
so unfortunate as to lose another val
liable horse. This makes the second
horse in the last three months. He
had been offered approximately $500
for them and can readily understand
why Mr.. Menge feels rather blue.
Mrs. Joseph Thilp and daughter
Laura, were Strawberry Point visit
ors one day last week
VIM. Kramer departed for Des
Moines on a business trip last week
Miss Mollie McTaggart of Cox's
Creek spent several days of last
week with her numerous friends II
these parts.
An item of interest that escaped
our attention last week was the
birthday party on Mrs. Mike Everetts
residing southwest of the city The
hostess was presented with a set oil
silver knives and forks in remem
brance of the day. The party con
sisted of couple dozen persons Al
least and Judging from current rumol
they enjoyed themselves immensely
Fred Brown of Oelwein spent Sun
day of last week with his parents, MI
and Mrs. George Brown of this place
Louis Menge ir. of Elkport spen
Sunday with his stepmother, Mrs
Chas. Amling and family.
Louis Woodbridge has taken a DC
sition as farm hand on the H. H
Hesner farm, managed by H. ]
Lewis, for the remainder of the year
Mr.. F. T. Pilkington and family er
joyed visit from the formers brott
er. Will and family of Des Moine.
last week.
Rev. A. B. Soule arrived here fro1
Colorado last week to assume til
charge of his duties as preacher q
the Methodist church He is COZ
daily welcomed by our citizens.
Nell Smith and Jennie Peet spen
Friday and Saturday in Elkader.
G. P. Smith of Scranton, forme
resident of this place, is here on
few days vacation with his man
friends.
John Fitzpatrick of Greeley sper
couple of days last week with hi
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. an
Mrs. John schacherer.
Mr.. Joseph Thilp returned HON
from Aberdeen, S. D. last Thursda
where he had been looking after hi
land interests. He had 1856 acres G
wheat which went about 16 to 2
bushels per acre. Before returnin
home he sold his farm for $45 pc
acre, at an advance of ten dollar
per acre of what he paid for it las
spring. Mr.. Thilp is we'll impresse
with the country n that vicinity.
F. T. Pilkington and Son, the III
to-date furniture dealers, have bt
come permanently located in thei
new place of business owned by MI
Flenniken. which has been under wa
of construction for the past fe,
months. We wish them all kinds 9
success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joss chacherer, 81
OF Dubuque, but formerly of this plae
spent the past week visiting thei
sons, JOS, Ellis and Frank.
A number from this place took i
the dance at Littleport Friday nigh
Francis Funk and sister Mar,
spent couple of days of last wee
with relatives in Elkport.
Abner Eaton has rented the Henri
Barr farm for the ensuing year /
connection with his own. We under
stand Mr.. Barr and wife will not Va
cate their home, but remain Their
in retirement. We also understan
that at some future date he will ais
dispose of his select herd of tho
ough-bred cattle at public auction.
Dan Lucey of Littleport was see
on our streets one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doc Coolidge and tn
formers daughters, Beryl and Haze
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barr and tw
little children, Mr.. and Mrs. job
Coolidge Of Manchester and gran,
ma" Coolidge of this place departe
on Monday night of last week fo
Cassville, Wis. to enjoy ten day
outing and fishing on the Mississippi
river. We do thoroughly believe the
are capable of enjoying themselves