Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-27
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fit for the huskers. Farmers are de-
batting the question at present nd!
intend to commence in earnest this
week, or the first of next at the out
side.
Mrs. Henry Wiley sr. spent Sun
day of last week in Littleport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Norris of Straw
berry Point spent Sunday of last
week with the latter's mother, Mrs.
Jennie Breed of this place.
Dick May enjoyed visit from his
father and brother of Greeley one
day last week
Chas. Todd made business trip
to Elkport one day last week.
Prof. Burnside who was the victim
of misfortune as stated in these
columns last week, has SO far recov-
cred from the accident as to be able
to have the bandage removed A
slight disfiguration may remain but
Prof. feels grateful to have come out
of it even so lucky.
Mrs. Jennie Breed has moved into
the Peet house which was recently
made vacant by their moving on a,
farm
John Schacherer ST. Of Dyersville
was visiting relatives here last
week.
Corn shredding is on in full blast
in this immediate vicinity
Job Combs who has been seriously
i'll is slowly recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Menge and fam
lily spent Monday of last week at
Manchester.
Mrs. Nate Hatfield transacted bus
mess in Elkader last Friday.
Mrs. Alvin Stone spent a few days
of last week with the Tucker Stone
family.
Bert Durfey returned from his trip
to the Dakotas last. week, having
failed to take up claim as was at
first rumored.
A family reunion was held at the
Pilkington home on Sunday of last
week, Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Pilkington, from Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. Lovett of volga and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pilkington Of
Des Moines. A very enjoyable time
was had by all present.
Miss Tressa Elliott, who is work
ing at Delhi, arrived here Tuesday
for a few days visit with relatives
and friends.
Quite number from here attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Mary Masters
at Wood. Interment took place il
the Asbury cemetery.
Miss Ida Ellidge visited her sis
ter, Miss Lille at Greeley, Tuesday
night.
Roy Wright, owing to sickness, was
compelled to quit work Thursday
Mrs. Laura Griffith, of Greeley
and her little daughter visited a
the Whipple home between trains
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Chas. Todd was able tc
go to Greeley, Wednesday night, hel
first ;r.p since her recent sick spell
She returned home with her little
son who has been in charge of itt
grandmother, Mrs. Martin, during The
formers indisposit:on.
Henry Wiley sr. living just ives
of town was the victim of a close cal
last Tuesday morning. He had de
livered his cream as usual thai
morning and before returning home
had stopped at the poultry dealers
to get couple of chicken crates
which he fastened on the rear O
the buggy. While driving home theil
rafting gave fright 20 the horse
which gave vent to nnmanageabl
speed, and the occupant was throw!
out giving him a thorough shaking
up and several minor bruises in TIL
bargain. The horse, having full pla.
of freedom, rushed on furiously an
while turning in the yard at the vii
ey farm came in contact with a tree
and riddled the buggy to splinters
Fortunately no damage was done
further and Mr.. Wiley feels. Thankful
it was so.
Mr.. and Mrs. White departed fol
their home in California last Friday.
Craig Kirkpatrick who has beef
spending the past several months
with his brother, DIR. Kirkpatrick, the
dentist, has returned to his home
at Keota, Iowa.
Lloyd Lathrop of Strawberry Poin
was seen on our streets one day
last week
Mr.. Hoosier who has been on the
sick list for some time lies critically
ill at this writing.
Mildred Combs has resigned hel
position as "hello" girl during the
( serious illness of her father Blanch
Way is substituting her absence in al
efficient manner
III. ". ID. ftduSoIl WHO has ueeH d.
Strawberry Point during his recent
illness returned to this place Mon
day much improved in health.
The play "Heine Schlitz" was greet
j ed by good sized crowd Monday ev-
ening and good satisfaction was civ.
en-. A goodly delegation from
Greeley were represented here. Quite
number remained for the dance Civ
en- after the show.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Hannemann OF
Export were visiting friends here
one day last week.
Bertha Putt who is teaching near
Earlville is home for two weeks
vacation
Next Friday night the high-school
pupils will give an entertainment tc
be followed by basket social Ad
mis- Sipn IN cantc Jadicc hripoino