Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
DELAWARE.

RelatlVeS ana ITlcuuS received tn
announcement of the marriage o.
Arthur T. Wheeless, formerly Of thil
place but now OF Aikens, H., ant
; Miss Isabelle Starr, of Kent, III.
which occurred at Freeport, Ill, il
; the parlors of the First NJ. E. church
, Wednesday,, April 26. The ceremon,
was performed by Rev. c. Harris
pastor of the M. r. church at Kent
Mr.. Wheeless has for few years
) past, been an operator on the C. G
w Railroad and is now located al
Aikens His record here gave him
a good reputation, being one who is
steady and reliable and worthy Of hi;
| fair bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeles
spent their honeymoon with friends
in CHICAGO and few days with the
grooms mother, Mrs. A. j. Russia at
, this place. They will also spend a
few days with relatives at Hopkin.
ton, Manchester and Lamont, Iowa
The last few days will be spent in
Des Moines and Ames, Iowa, with cid
schoClmates CT Mr. Wheeless. Their
many friends wish them happiness
and prosperity in the future.
Thursday while Mr.. Chas. Struckle
of Anamosa was working on the C.
M. C st. P. Railroad bridge just
north of the depot, " fell Nhout
twenty feet, striking on his head
and one shoulder. The fall stunned
and a physician summoned. He was
accident occurred Thursday at 1000
a. N. and Mr.. Strickle was taken to
the c.. NJ. & St. P. depot Immediately
and a physician summoned He was
taken to his home in Anamosa that
same day.
Rev. Alexander of Greeley and
Rev. c. w. Skinner of Delhi passed
through town Monday evening en-
route to independence where they
attended the district conference.
Mrs. James Guthormson and son,
Eddie, and daughter, Miss Edna, Of
Rock Island visited in the home Ct
the formers son, Harry and family
during the past week.
The concert given by the vocal
class under directions of Prof J. r.
Durham of New York was we'll ait
tended and appreciated by all. The
concert was composed Of violin solos,
vocal duets, quartettes, choruses and
readings. Proceeds amounted to
s1O1.
Tom Arnold of Dubuque transacted
business in town Friday.
Mrs. Simmonds Of Export spent
Wednesday evening with her friends.
Mrs. E. P. Coates and Mrs. Sim
monds left Thursday for Dubuque for
few days ivsit.
Mr.. S. X. Myers of Manchester and
Mr.. Oscar Strauss of Cedar Rapids
transacted business fere Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brayton Of
Ryan were guests of Mrs. Brayton's
sister, Mrs. E. J. Paris and family
Thursday.
Miss Edith Lundine returned to
Cedar Rapids one day last week after
a few days visit with relatives here.
Mrs E. P. Coats, Mrs. f. N. Maem-
gren and Mrs. A. Sackett visited
friends and relatives in Delhi Tues
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. HOLSTER Of
Manchester We're entertained in the
A. w. Sackett home Tuesday.
The hard time social given by the
L. n. s. Of the NJ e. church In the
hall was we'll attended. A hard time
supper was served cafetaria style and
the evening was enjoyed by all. Pro-
'ceeds $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Voelschov were
in Earlville Tuesday.
Mr.. J. R. Durham who has been in
Winthrop, spent over Sunday with
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Richter Of Du-
buque came Thursday evening for a
few days visit with relatives.