Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
EARLvlLLE.

The funeral of Florence Sharp
was held at the family residence in
North Fork township last Tuesday
morning. Rev. R. M. Wyant, pastor
of the NJ. E. church, officiated in the
presence of large assemblage o;
friends. The body was laid to res'
in Fairview cemetery amidst a pro-
fusion of beautiful flowers.
Word was received by relatives last
week Of the death Of Mrs. James
Hersey Of San Angelo, Texas. She
was in state of invalidism for
many years caused by consumption
and death came as blessed relief.
She is survived by her husband, one
son and one daughter. Earlville
friends of the family extend sympa
thy.
J. w. Jacobs is home from Finley
hospital, Dubuque. He is regainini
his lost strength rapidly.
Our stores are filled with holiday
goods and present an attractive ap-
pearance.
Born on Dec. 18th, to Mr.. and Mrs
s. S. Douglas daughter.
Mrs. j. H. Deal Of Waukon, has
been guest at the home of her rel
atives, Mrs. George Hunt, the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred seger of Tip
ton are spending few days with
relatives.
Dame rumor says that Mrs. @
Hackbarth has disposed Of her mil
linery store and will leave soon for
Milwaukee where her husband has
been for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Arnold OF
Winthrop We're here to attend the
funeral Of the formers sisters child
Florence Sharp.
Edith Volt was a Dubuque visi1o.
one day last week.
A. B. Healey, who is an inmate OF
the Odd Fellows home at Mason City
writes to friends that he is being
well cared for at that benevolent in.
lstitution
Mrs. Elmer South Of Dubuque was
a visitor last week with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Wragg.
Freda Book spent Saturday in
Dubuque
w. D. Hoyt and L. ]. Gates Of
Manchester were here last Tuesday
in the interest of the new implement
firm which begins business Jan. list
| Ed Staehle is clerhng in the
Kendall drug store during the holl
day rush.
H. A. Tobie was Dubuque visitor
last Wednesday,
The Almoral church fair had tf
be postponed on account of so mucl
sickness in that vicinity.
The family of w. w. Hockaday has
been quarantined. Their eldest
daughter is a victim of small pox.
1t is said there is a great deal Of
sickness here about and of a con
tagious character and more caution
should be taken to check the spread
ing of such diseases.
Harry staehle is in the employ o
R. H. Lowe, the hardware dealer. Mr.
Lowe is a first class timer and
will run a shop in connection witt
the other business.
A National cash register has besl
installed in the Sanitary meat mar
ket. 49,.
At the NJ. e. church Sunday morn
ing, the pastor. Rev. R. NJ. Wyant,
preached an excellent sermon tax.
ing for his theme, "The Main Spring
of Life In the evening he spoke
on the Amusement Question. AT
the Congregational church, the pas
tor, Rev. A. q. Pauley. took for hi
subject "Jesus in Action" Specia.
music was furnished by the JUNO,
Endeavor and boys club chorus. Il
the evening the subject. SIS thu
dance safe Recreation" was dis.
cussed by :.the pastor. Both SER
mons were highly appreciated.
]. A. G. Cattron attained the sstl
milestone of life on Dec. 9Th. He
was showered by deluge of con,
gratulatory post cards bearing tt
best wishes of many friends. A few
relatives were entertained at his
home to celebrate the happy event.
FANS GROVE