Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Davis OF Strawberry
Point were in town this week one day
guests of Mrs. Atkinson.
Don't forget out Easter supper at
Mrs. Connell's Friday, April 9.
Miss Sellens has been quite sick
but is much better.
Mrs. Bivoard is sick again, Not
much wonder who could keep we'll.
Mr.. burlington is badly crippled in
his right shoulder with rheumatism.
lockwood.
Stephen Funk is reported quite
sick.
Mrs. Henry Barr, who has been
at Coggon to attend the wedding of
a nephew, returned to her home at
this place Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schacherer
were Manchester visitors last Mon
day.
Mrs. R. Norris of Strawberry Point
and her mother, Mrs. Jennie Breed,
were Edgewood visitors Monday. We
understand the latter has rented a
house in town, where she expects
to reside in the future, news that
will be gratifying to her numerous
friends.
Carl Funk was visitor at Pleas
antville week ago Sunday.
Miss Meyer, one of our high school
teachers who was quite sick as re-
ported last week, has so far recuper-
ated as to be able to return to her
home at Communal, where she will
remain until the commencement of
the spring term. Mrs. Gleason has
been procured to complete the win
ter term.
Allen Hansel, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Hawley, Carl Funk and Martin Wey-
ant left for Texas last Tuesday even.
ing. The weather of late has been
such as to make sane person think
quite seriously of withdrawing to the
sunny climes of the "Lone Star
State"
Mr.. and Mrs. Franc Thurm, who
have spent the past winter in 1.-The
Fatherland" reviewing childhood
memories of "Auld Lang Syne" have
again contemplated a homeward
Journey to America to spend their
aged days in quiet here. They ex-
pect to set sail about April Is. Their
many friends, no doubt, wish them a
safe journey and will be pleased to
see them among US again.
Miss Kittie Foster of Wood was in
town Wednesday.
Miss Lulu Ross of Elkport is as
sisting Mrs. ]. Cross Of this city in
her dress making establishment.
Miss Maud May of this city is
clerking at the Bert Shepard store
in Greeley.
Bert Brink of Strawberry Point
was on our streets Wednesday,.
Roy Alcorn, who runs a barber
shop in Greeley, took in the dance
at this place st. Patrick's night.
The st. Patrick's dance was one of
the stirring events of the season.
The average sized crowd was in at
tendance was in attendance and the
usual good time enjoyed, despite the
fact that Bills forgot their harp
but proficient piano player, who &C.
companied them, fulfilled the loss
of complete satisfaction of all.
Joe Sharp transacted business al
Manchester one day last week.
Grandma Coolidge, who has been
sick for the past week is convalees-
cent.
Miss Hattie Schofield, who is now
residing with her sister, Mrs. Madi.
son, spent day with relatives and
friends at Strawberry Point week
ago Saturday.
Mrs. P. w. Schnack visited her
brother, Mr.. Lunt, at Strawberry
Point lsat week.
Last Saturday GUS citizens were
informed of the death of Corb Odell
at his brothers home in Greeley.
The burial took place Tuesday. A
number from this place attended.
Editor Peet has purchased the
HARDWOOD building and contemplates
moving his office equipment into the
same sometime in the near future.
Louis Menge, a prosperous farmer
living east of town, lost a valuable
brood mare one day last week. 1t
will compel him to purchase a new
horse before spring work begins.
AL Lightly and family have moved
into the Hatfield home.
Lee Peet, Glen Peet and L. M.
Todd left for Texas last week with
the intention of investing if favorab.
ly impressed with the country.
Mrs. A. Frentress of Greeley visit.
ed relatives and friends in town
Tuesday.
j. T. Flenniken attended the fun
eral of his father at Colesburg a
week ago Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Seward have
gone to Hot Springs, South Dakota,
where the former expects to remain
for sometime undergoing medical
treatment.
There was dance given at the
Ed. Helgerman home OIL St. Patrick's
night, but owing to the dance given
in the hall that night only small
crowd attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Troup left Mon