Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
DYERSVILLE

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Herman Plathe citizen of Dyers-
VILE for many years, died very sud-
denly Friday afternoon about three
J o'clock while at work in East Dyers-
vile. 1t is thought he was over come
by the heat for he fell and as quickly
as help could reach him he had al
ready passed away.
Deceased was native of the old
country having been born in west
Baden, Germany, July 6, 1874, making
him seventy two years OF age at the
time of his death. Fa came to this
country young man and has always
lived in this vicinity. He was united
in marriage to Mrs. Richen in 1898,
since when they have made this city
their home. His wife survives to
mourn his sudden death. The funeral
will be held Monday moning from the
home to st. Francis church and inter-
ment in Catholic cemetery.
A fast ball game was witnessed by
a good crowd Sunday afternoon when
Cascade and Dyersville met for their
first game Of the season. kerper OF
New Vienna was pitcher for Dyersville
striking out Is and allowing only 2
hits. He proved some pitcher. The
game of 8 innings was to l in favor
of the Dyersyille boys. The batteries
for Dyersville were Kerper and Hitte-
miller and Cascade Gross anod Bisen-
ius. Lamont will meet Dyersville on
the home ground Sunday July 2S. 1t
is expected to be a good fast game.
The Young Ladies Sodality have ar
ranged to give an ice cream social on
the school ground Tuesday evening.
Cake, Ice Cream, Cigars, Soda water,
ETC., will be served. Everyone is invit-
ed to attend
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Miller of Oelwein
have been here visiting at the Art
Miller and Frank Stieber homes the
past week.
Mr.. VIM. Marold of Dubuque was
here Sunday spending the day with
relatives and friends. ...
Dr.. Jos. Leigh of Evanston, ILL.,, has
been here the past week visiting his
mother, Mrs. G.. E. Leigh and sister
Miss Rose Leigh and Mr.. and Mrs. D.
w. Armstrong.
Miss Sedalla Just left Tuesday for
Chicago where she will spend few
weeks visiting relatives and friends.
Before her return she will visit at
Milwaukee and Aurora.
Mr.. D. A. Gehrig spent Friday in
the Key City on business, he also made
a visit to the city for few hours Sat
urday.
Mr.. j. j. Duffy spent Sunday at Ma
sonville visiting relatives. His wife
and children are also there for d
couple of months visit.
Mrs. Sam Hyde and baby are here
from Cedar Rapids and will spend a
couple of weeks with relatives.
Mr.. j. L. Little has returned to his
city having made a business. trip to
Minot, N. d.
Mrs. Thos. Allen and daughter Mrs.
Leslie Fenton and baby daughter left
Monday for Ames where they will visit
for a short time with Mrs. Beck.
DR.. and Mrs. Lloyd Leigh and few
guests autoed to Dyersville from
Davenport and will remain here over.
Sunday guests Of the formers moth
er, Mrs. Leigh and sister Miss Rose,
also MI. and Mrs. d. w. Armstrong.
Otto Hesselmann proprietor OF the
Leader Garage spent Friday in the
Key City on business
~ DR.. 3. H. Luehrsman, wife and chill
dren have returned home after visit
with Mrs. Luehrsman's relatives at
Norway.
Miss Lena Stockemer spent few
days with her mother and sisters at
Lacrosse, Wis, last week.
Ed. Knipple of Dubuque spent few
hours here Tuesday on business.
Chas. Ostwinkle and son Roy Of
Adams, Mimi, arrived here Monday
and will visit for brief time with his
wife and other relatives.
Miss Paula Althaus left for Cedar
Rapids where she will spend her va
cation, visiting her sister and be-
fore her return will visit relatives
at Norway.
Mrs. Frank NEEDING and son of Los
Angeles arrived here Tuesday and will
remain for a visit with Mrs. F.. Med
ing and daughters in Dyersville.
Miss Ethel Toomer and Mr.. Fred
Stewart of this city were married at
Dubuque Thursday Of last week by
Rex. Milligan in the Congregational
church. It was real surprise to their
friends who wish them happiness.
The knights of Columbus of Dy-
ersville had their annual picnic last
Tuesday at Wuchter's Grove east Of by
ersville. The affair was one Of the most
enjoyable of it's kind and between three
The entertainment committee had all
sorts of games, races, contests and
and four hundred guests were present.
something doing all the time for the
children, while the grown ups enjoyed
a good base ball game, bowery dane
ing with music by Dyersville's Or
chestra. Fine refreshments were serv-
ed besides the baskets full OF good
eats each guest brought.
Miss Mayme Callahan Of Waterloo is
spending her vacation visiting her
mother in Dyersville.
The many friends Of Mrs. James
Harris will learn with sorrow of an
accident which befell here Saturday
evening. She sustained borken limb
and it will be some time before she
will have the use of it.
DR.. Arthur Strock arrived here Fri
day from Rochester where he had been
for the benfit of his health. DR..
Strock has long been q. resident of
1VaukQn where he was active in his
profession. but because of his poor