Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
EARlVlLLE.
(Last Weeks letter.


Eugene Beverly, who was employed
here for some time in the construc
tion work of the new High School,
building sustained very serious in
jury. He was employed in a foul
story building in Cedar Rapids from
which he accidentally feel and frac
tured his skull. His recovery is yer.
doubtful. The young man made man
friends while working here and were
gieved to learn of his misfortune.
Barney Koelker sold his farm the
past week in Colony township tc
Herman Westhoff for $3.50 an acre.
1t is our sad duty to report this
week the death of Miss Ethel Van
talga the fourteen year old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Ventalga at
| the home of her parents in Colony
| township of leakage Of the heart. She
had not been we'll for the past year
but her end came very suddenly and
unexpected Tuesday evening. She was
an unusual bright and lovable girl
and had completed the eighth grade
in the rural school when twelve years
Of age. She is survived by her par
ents, three brothers and two sisters.
The funeral was held from the EN-
manuel church near Colesburg Fri
day, Rev. Rolling officiating at the
services.
George Ham was the victim of a
jolly surprise party Thursday even
ing in honor CT his birthday. Forty
friends took advantage of the occa-
sion and reminded him the day could
not go by unnoticed. The guests
brought we'll filled baskets and at
midnight a very appetizing lunch was
served The event proved very en-
joyable.
The ladies Of the M. E. church
tertained the gentlemen at their
church parlors Wednesday evening.
The ladies had arranged a program
which was heatily enjoyed and con-
Guided with reshments.
The ladies' sewing circle of the
CONGREGATIONAL church will meet in
the assembly room Wednesday after
noon. The following ladies will be
hostesses- Elizabeth Cou-
sin, Martin Cattron, Clute, and New
comb.
Leo. Schilling, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. August Schilling, was in very
critical condition last week owing to
severe hemorrhages of the nose. AT
present she is making strides toward
recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lord of In
dependence were guests of their rel
atives in this vicinity during the past
week enroute from a visit at Dubuque
Mrs. Lena Anderson and three
children of Rowley, Iowa, arrived Fri
ay for a visit at the parental home
of Mr.. and Mrs. l. S. Hutton.
F. B. Freeman concluded two
weeks visit here with his mother
Sunday and joined his family at Du-
buque for a short visit prior to leav-
ing for there home in Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs C. Neythaler depart
ed Friday for their home at Groton,
South Dakota, being called here on
account CT the death of the formers
father.
Miss Libbie Robinson went to Du-
buque Friday for weeks visit at the
j. D. Plaster home.
Miss Lillian Kahl was called to
Waterloo Wednesday On account CT
the illness of her sister Mrs. Ella
Robinson.
! Mr.. and Mrs. John Cruise and Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Mcintosh of Manches-
ter spent Thursday with their rela-
tives in town. ..
= Miss Grace Hersey was Man.
chester visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Grace Wood spent Saturday
with her relatives at Manchester.
Mrs. r. Jones has returned to her
home in Dubuque after ten days
visit with her relatives here.
VIII Sharp purchased 40 acres OF
land adjoining his farm in North Fork
township of J. j. Drunken considera-
ton $3.50 per acre.
Ernest Willard departed for bust
ness trip to Minor, North Dakota,
leaving Tuesday.
A petition has been filed with the
town clerk, William Hunt, during the
oast week nominating a citizens
ticket for the town election to- be
held Monday, March 81. The follow
ing are the nominee on the ticket:
Mayor, H. j. Vanfleet; treasurer
George Hunt; assessor, w. H. Pow
Ill; Councilmen, c. Rogers, J. M.