Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-18

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EARLVILLE &
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

William and Mary LaXson, was born
on a farm near Elkport, Iowa, Jan
uary "a, 1859. and died in EarlVille
October 7, 1916, aged 81 years
months and 12 days. When about six
Years of age his parents moved to
town where he attended the public
school. E
After moving to town his father
engaged inEa general store and grain
business, but when Deyid was IS
years of age his father died the
mother with the help of her sons,
Charles, W., David, +. and John car.
ried on the business. On June s,
1882 he united in marriage to Miss
Minnie Luers .,., .s., .... s,a
To this union four daughters were
born: Ora and Minnie of Earlville,
Irlna now Mrs. Wesley Brown of Van
couver Washington and Marguerite,
now Mrs. d. O. Harrington of Gren-
vile, South Dakota. In 1888 with his
brother, Charles they came to Earl
vile and conducted general store
for thirteenyears under the firm name
of Laxson Bros. In 1903 he was elect
ed assistant cashier of the State Bank
of sEarlyile. In 1904 he was elected
cashier holding the position at the
time Of his death. He was member
Of the Congregational Church and on
the night Of his 21st birthday was in
itiated into the l. O. 0. f. order re
tanning his membership until his
death. Beside his immediate family
he is survived, by his aged mother
one sister Mrs Alex Walters of Straw
berry Point and his brother G. n.
Ilaxson. The funeral services were held
from the Congregational Church Tues
day afternoon Rev. a.. Virgins con-
Quoting the Services which were very
largely attended. Friends from all the
neiehboring. towns We're in attend
ance and the auditorium room of the
church was crowded with sorrowing
friends.
Don c. Rundell was recently mar
ried to lady in Staples, Minnesota
Mr.. Rundell has been widower for
a great many years and his marriage
came as a surprise to his many
friends. He is son of Mrs. G. l..
Rundelt of this city. but has resided
on farm near Staples, for the past
is years.
Mr.. and Mrs w. /. Millen and
several, others from here attended the
funeral of Hon E. c.. Perkins at
Delhi Thursday. X, n
Howard Dittmer of Colesburg took
the train here Saturday for Cedar
Rapids
" Merten Klaus's Sunday School Class
had delightful picnic dinner at the
country home of Mr. and Mrs. Ort.
. berg south of town Friday. 1t proved
very enjoyable occasion for all in
attendance.
The ladies of the M. e. church will
serve the election dinner and supper
and have their annual bazaar in con- |
nection, Election Day, in the |. 0. Q. |
r. hall. d. ,,..r-s..-r .. ..ua
The brick work on the new NJ. e. |
church is completed and the roof is |
being put on, it will be very hand |
some edifice when finished.
Mrs. Elizabeth Prentice was hostess
at her home Thursday afternoon,
\ Miss Florence Klaus of Manchester |
was a guest of the club.
Miss McPherrin State Superintend
ent of the Y. p. S. C. E. will give a
lecture for the society Wednesday |
,sy9peRins.
& Friends are in receipt of the mar
rage announcement of Rev. William |
christopher Hahn and Miss Gretschen
Lyle Parker, the wedding occurring |
October 10, in Pasadena, California,
at home after Dec. l. in Pasadena.
Mi. and Mrs. c. White of Volga !
City, are guests at the home of Mrs. !
Whites sisters, the Misses Matte and
Maud Murley this week. 49,
Dennis Holdren, celebrated his SOth |
birthday by giving a dinner at the
hotel to his friends.
Robert Young of Dubuque is circu-
lating among his friends in town this
week the guest at the c. II. Cruise
home
Colesburg VS.. Earlville at the Ath-
Ietic park Saturday afternoon result
ed in tie, to 4.
John Werkmeister spent Sunday
with friends in Waterloo
Emil Hahn, returned Saturday from
Dubuque where he recently was OPP
Grated on for appendicitis. He is get
ting along fine and will soon be able
to attend to his business. .....
Mrs. Mathilda Logan, who has con-
Quoted the hotel here for the past
eighteen months, will retire Novem-
Der /, and the hotel will be managed
by S. T. Holden and his sister Mrs.
Ida Goldsmith, who have leased the
building for one year.
Lawrence Powell who has been in
Stirum, North Dakota, the past year
arrived home, for the winter, Satur-' y
day. ..,.~,..-.,.,-,-,..,.s,,,s ,..,...s,.s.,,sgs
Mr.. Barney Koelker Of near Peters
burg died Thursday after brief III
ness The many friends here were
grieved to learn ofsthe early passing
of this worthy young man. The fun
eral will he held Monday from SIS.
Peters and Pauls church at Peters
burg.
1t is reported the Almoral church
lave extended a call to the Rev.
Smith, who lately resigned his pastor
ate with the Congregational church
at Fayette, Iowa.
Mrs. Ada Martin and her mother
Mrs. Sarah Healy~ of Dubuque were
guests of their. relatives and friends
in town the first of, the week.
Mr. and Mrs H. j. Pitcher went to I
Dodge Center, Minnesota for a visit
with their daughter and son-in.law,
Mr.. and Mrs, E. B. Gould and family.
Mr. Bennett, manage OF the Memo
Motion Picture Show opened the sea-
son with IA splendid show at the opera