Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-04-06

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vacation with home folks.
At the F. T. Pilkington home on
Monday of lastweek occurred the
marriage of Miss Amanda Fleming
OF this place to Howard Sterling.
After the ceremony the contracting
parties prepared to the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Flemming, where a
bounteous dinner was given to a
host of invited guests The bride
and groom were attended by Miss
Mae Pilkington and Leonard Avery.
The bride was well known in hits VI
cinity. The groom, total stranger,
we are informed, was born al, Bridge
port, Conn. He, at the present time,
holds down a claim In South Dakota,
where he has been since November L.
and to which place he will take his
young bride. We wish them well
on the matrimonial voyage of life.
/ Kate and Matilda Funk spent Sun
day of last week at home.
Lester Burgins, the local butcher,
has sold his meat market business to
Mr.. Smith. the butcher at Straw
berry Point who will take possession
at once.
Last Thursday night the business
men had the pleasure of having an
opportunity of hearing an address:
The Retailing OF Merchandise a
Science. by w. j. Pilkington, editor
of Merchants Trade Journal, Des
Moines. Mr.. Pilkington seldom lee
lures in towns smaller than Dubuque
or Waterloo, but through the efforts
of his brother, F. T. Pilkington, Pres
ident of our Commercial Club the
lecture was free to everyone and
highly appreciated. Following the
address banquet was given at the
Whipple House, of which the business
linen partook. Following the banquet
a few closing remarks were made by
Mayor Floyd Peet. F. T. Pilkington.
j. W. Forward, B. W. Newberry Of
Strawberry Point, R. j. Bixby and
Nv. ]. Pilkington.
Last Friday night the Seniors of
the Edgewood High school put on the
three act play. "a Man from Borneo.'
The play was perhaps the best OF
its kind put on here for sometime.
The crowd was of good size and the
appreciation shown was of such a
nature as to warrant the repetition of
similar one.
G. S. Maxson is adding an addition
to the back of his general store
which Is conducted by his son Lloyd
and Lee Densmore.
Mark Appleton and Tucker Stone
left last week for their new homes
at Lemon, South Dakota, where they
hold claims.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Coolidge of Man
chester were visiting here Friday.
Chas. Todd transacted business at
Colesburg Thursday.
Edward Ament of Dyersville was
seen on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Fred Peick jr. was Straw
berry Point passenger Friday.
| Miss Maud Wheeler is, suffering
from the result of serious burn on
one Of her hands at this writing. hav-
ing brought the same in contact with,
hot lard.
George Luense of Marion, but
formerly Of this place was seen on
our streets shaking hands with his
friends one day last week.
Attorney Steele and wife arrived
here Thursday morning for visit.
with the formers parents at this,
place.
Frank Wiley and Francis Funk
LOADED car of goods from this place
Monday for Lemon, South Dakota,
where they have claims. Mr.. Will
ey's family will join him In about
three weeks hence.
| G. w. Barr is assisting Chas. Todd
in the lumber yard this week.
Francis Boland of Elkader. who is
working for Thos. Wiley is reported
on the sick list with quinsy.
Jos. Tip left here for South Da-
kota last Tuesday morning with the
intention of buying land.
Miss Beryl Coolidge and Miss Mary
Nicer Of Communal were the guests
of friends and relatives here Satur-
day.
VIM. Kamer held an auction sale
on his farm adjoining town last Sat
urdaY We understand he will move
to Strawberry PIT. where he will run
a butcher shop, trade to which he
needs no introduction We wish him
we'll in his endeavor.
| Frank May and wife are moving in
to the Chas, Wheeler house.