Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-20

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bespeaks Of the popularity of the de-
ceased, hundreds of friends being
present to pay their last tribute to
one held in the highest esteem. The
memory of loving mother will linz
ger with the, children and the hus-
band will miss a true and faithful
helpmate who has wrought so we'll
And a great number of relatives and
friends are deeply grieved at her
passing. The burial of this esteemed
lady was made in Fairview cemetery
Mrs. Rosalia Newcomb, Mrs. H. A.
Tobie and daughter Zala, were Du-
buque passengers Saturday.
H. c. DEMO, wife and daughter
Gladys, and Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Young
Of Dubuque, were Sunday guests OF
their relatives in town.
A cold pack method of canning vege-
tables and fruits was given in Earl
vile at the high school gymnasium
Wednesday morning and afternoon by
Ia demonstration from Ames. Miss
Laura Werkmeister has been chosen
as the local organizer at Earlville and
a canning club will be organized here,
as it has been at a number of other
towns.
This is Red Cross week. Let a des-
perate effort be made to secure as
many members as possible. The COM
mittee in charge of the chapter here
will make a thorough canvass Of the
town and surrounding country.
Mrs. Frank Cattron of Oklahoma, ar
rived Thursday for few weeks visit
at the homes of her many relatives in
this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Medland have gone
to Excelsior Springs, NO., for treat
ment The two gentlemen are the
afflicted ones.
C. H. EIDE and wife have gone to
Elizabeth, Illinois, for few days Wis
it with relatives.
Neil Rogers has accepted posi-
ton at Oelwein for few months.
Mrs. Matthias Spang of Sioux City,
is here for visit at the home of her
daughter, Mrs Maurice Marony.
Maurice Cruise of Atlantic, Iowa,
has arrived to spend part of his va
cation with his grandmother. Mrs. NJ
E. stoner.
Mrs. Sarah Roberts and daughter
Miss Della, have arrived from Oel-
vein to spend the summer months in
their home here
Miss Anita Tietge has gone to Mara
thon, Iowa, to spend her vacation with
her sister.
Frank Allen. who is employed at
New Diggins, Wisconsin, spent the
week with his parents here.
The monthly social meeting of the
Adult Bible class of the Congregation
al church was held Wednesday even
ing in the assembly room of the
church. The meeting was we'll attend
ed and an entertaining program was
rendered and appetizing refresh
ments were served.
Mrs Minnie Laxson and daughter
and Marguerite Harrington were Du-
buque visitors Tuesday.
Peter Swenson Of Chicago, was
visitor in town last week, enroute to
Hartley, Iowa. -, -,
DR.. H.sA Tobie was in attendance
at the Masonic grand lodge in ses-
sion at Waterloo from Monday un-
til Friday of last week
Miss Anna Stillwell of Waukon, was
the guest of Mrs Grace Lynch We'd
nesday and Thursday.
C. NJ Laxson, James Rogers, J. M.
Dunn and c. A. Kendall attended a
of the Interstate telephone
directors at Dyersville Tuesday.
Bert Thibadeau has purchased the
residence property known as the
O'Connell place, located in the south
west part of town. The place is now
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Robin
son. "s~
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Hackbarth and
son of Milwaukee, are here visiting
at the home Of Mr.. Hackbarth's par
ents and other relatives.
Merle Anderson Of Epworth, is here
for visit with her grand parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. S. Hutton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Marsh are the
happy parents Of a bright baby son,
born Monday, June II.
The ladies of the NJ e. church will
hold social afternoon at the church
parlors Thursday afternoon. Miss
Lewis, a missionary who recently re-
turned to this country from China.
will address the meeting. Miss Lewis
is the daughter of Bishop Lewis, a
former president of the Epworth SEM
mary.