Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
DYERsVILLE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
(Last Weeks Letter.)

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August Krogman, who passed away
at his home in Dyersville last Tues
day evening after an illness of sew
eral months, was very highly es-
teemed resident Of this city, and his
death brings sorrow to many friends
and acquafntances. =
Mr.. Krogman was born in Germany
in 1887, and was educated and grew
( to manhood in his home country. He
was married in 1864 to Miss Anna
Sonker, of Steinfeld, Germany, and
in 1856 came to this country and
located on farm south OF Dyersville
b They made their home there until in
1901, when they came to live in
town.
Deceased was very we'll known and
loved by all who knew him for his
kind heart and charitable deeds done
for others. He is survived by his
wife and two sons, Henry and Aug
ust. The funeral took place Friday
morning from the home to St. Fran
els church, and after requiem mass
burial took place in st. Francis Gem
e+ery.
Miss Clara Kramer and Theodore
Demmer were united in marriage in
i st. Francis church last Tuesday at
amin the presence Of relatives and
friends. Very Rev. Father Warning
performed the sacred ceremony. The
bride was attractive in white silk
dress trimmed in shadow lace. She
wore a veil and carried lilies of the
p nd hv-{1 Nrt wi,
ter, Miss Rose Kramer, wore a dress
Of white silk material with lace trim
mings. Aug. Demmer, brother of the
groom, was the best man.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. C.
Kramer, of+this city, and the groom
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Demmer,
of Worthington,e and both are well
known in Dyersyille and have a host
Of friends who extend congratulations
After quiet reception for the brid-
. al party and immediate relatives, CIV
en- at the August Demmer home, Mr..
and Mrs. Demmer went to reside on
farm near Farley.
The three-act, drama, "The Bell in
the Forst," given in St. Francis hall
Friday an Sunday evenings by the
young men Of the Holy Name soci-
ETY., was well attended and greatly
enjoyed.
Announcement was made in St.
Francis church Sunday Of the forth
coming marriages Of Miss Genevieve
Bell to Mr.. julius White, Miss Mary
Drees to Mr.. VIM. Stelken, and Miss
Frances Engleken to Mr.. VIM. Nader
man.
Miss Genevieve Bell, a bride Of the
week., was entertained at the home of
Mrs. Herb Gehrig by the members of
the Embroidery club. A very dainty
luncheon was served in the dining
room, which was tastefully decorat-
ed with red hearts, the place cards
also being small red hearts with
toasts to the BRIDE After the lunch
con the bride was showered with
some very fine hand embroidered
gifts and, last but not least, rice.
Miss Bell will be united in marriage
to Mr.. julius White in St. Francis
church in this city on Wednesday at
seven O'Clock a. m. The club mem
bers regret that her marriage will
take her away from Dyersville. Those
Mesdames Gherig and Fryman, Misse
Rose Ferring, Abbie Bucknam, Irma
and Anna Gehrig, Nellie Binning,
Florence and Edna Schemmel /and
Helen Hurstein. The evening was a
most enjoyable one.
Y Edward Steger, whose marriage to
Miss Julia Haas took place in Wor-
Ellington last week, gave dance in
the Dyersville opera house last We'd
nesday evening, to which all his
friends were invited. A large num-
Der was present and the music was
furnished by the Dubuque Majestic
orchestra. All present report good
Misses Florence and Edna Schem-
mel delightfully."- entertained the mem.
bers of the Embroidery club at their
home last Thursday afternoon. The
usual time was spent at sewing, af-
ter which refreshments were served.
Mrs. Herb Gehrig will be hostess to
the club Thursday afternoon of this
week. b.
Miss Winnie Warren will leave
Dyersville, the latter part of next
week for Cedar Rapids, where she
will enter Mercy Hospital and take a
course in training. On Saturday ev-
ening Miss Warren entertained at a
farewell meeting at her home, mem
bers of the S. o. P. H. club and also
the members of the Unity club. The
evening was spent at cards and a
Domestic Science guessing contest
was held, at which Miss Ida Summer
won first prize, beautiful piece of
china. Mrs. Mic Henke1s was win
ner of the consolation award. A de-
licious two-course luncheon was serv-
ID and the party was very happy
affair. Miss Warren is a. member Of
both clubs and she will be greatly
missed at the meetings in the future.
AS token of esteem and for remem-
brance she was presentd with an w.
DRY travelling case from the clubs
members. Those present were Misse
Winnie, Irene and Lucy Warren, Ida
Summers of Dubuque, Kathryn War
rem of Emmettsburg, Iowa, Florence
and Edna Schemme1, Emma Goerdt,
Louise Hesselmann, Thersia Henkels,
Alvina schemmel, Irma Gehrig, Mes
danes Chas. UDgs, Herb Gehrig. Jos.
Sudmeier, Mic Henkels and W. War
rem.
Miss Irma Gehrig was hostess to
the Embroidery club at her home
on Wednesday evening. The evening
was spent at needle work and
luncheon served at the close of the
meeting.
D. A. Gehrig made business trip
to Dubuque Monday. , =
Dyersyille will have a CHATEAU