Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21


The Frauen verein Of the German
church, will be entertained Friday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. F. Nag
oil. A cordial invitation is extended to
everybody to attend.
About forty relatives and friends
gathered at the farm home of NJ. and
Mrs. g. H. Gibbs and reminded them
they had been married forty years,
Tuesday, February, IS. The guests
also brought agood supply Of eatables
which were served at noon. The after
room was spent in recalling remin.
iscenses Of 40 years ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibbs were married in Dyersivlle in
the M. 4. church and some were pres
ent on this happy occasion who at
tended the marriage After their mar
rage they located on their present
farm but on the first OF March they
will retire and their work will be TAX
en- up by their two sons Will and Clar-
ence and they will move to town and
reap the harvest of their earned
compensation OF hard work and thrift
mess as Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbs are some
of the most substantial farmers Of the
county. They have two daughters and
four sons. Az token Of esteem the
guests numbered twelve tables, and
some library table.
Cecil Parkin. the second, eldest son
Of G. Parkin, passed away Saturday
afternoon after months illness Of
pneumonia. Cecil was born in Earlville
and was about IA years OF age. but
never Of very robust constitution.
He was An unusual bright and intelli-
gent had. and BY his gentlemanly ways
had endeared himself to the pupils
and teachers and q host Of friends.
He is survived BY his father and three
brothers. His steppother. whose
watchful care administered to his
every want during his weeks Of se-
we're suffering. His two grand-mothers
Mrs. Sarah Kenny and Mrs, Emily
Parkin and host Of other relatives
who will sincerely miss the early
passing Of this afiectionate lad. The
funeral will be held Monday after
noon at the Congregational church,
Rev. A. w. Virgins officiating, Cecil
was a regular attendant at the Sunday
School and member Of the church.
The family have the sympathy Of the
entire community In their sad loss.
Relatives here received word last
week Of the birth of q son to George
Albert at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry D. Staehle OF Strawberry
Point Iowa, February. 8. Also Mr..
and Mrs. John Dittmer, Of Thompson,
Iowa, are the happy parents Of son
since February s.
A double header basket ball team
went to Coggon Friday evening. The
girls and boys teams of the Earlville
Eigh School played with the similar
teams Of Coggon. The Earlville girls
beat the Coggon girls by score Of
70 to 2. The boys were not so for
tunate as Coggon came out victor
ious by score Of 40 to IA. They
report splendid treatment at Coggon.
This was the return game for the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Fangman enter
tained at their farm home east Of town
the Sacred Heart Society Of st. JOS
ssph's parish. Tuesday evening the
guests numbered twelve tables and
game played was progressive euchre
"A dainty luncheon was served by the
hostess. The members of the parish
feel very grateful to Mr.. and Mrs
Fangman for their hospitality as they
are not members Of this parish.
Little Margaret Moroney was four
years old Saturday and celebrated the
event by entertaing number Of her
little friends.
John and Herman Fissler returned
home Tuesday from Morgan, Mimi
esota, where they attended a wedding
for friend and were visiting rel
atives.
Howard Crosby has returned TO his
home In Denver. Colorado. leaving his
wife and children to remain for a
longer perod.
Mrs. F. Voelchow went to Delaware
Thursday to attend the marriage 4
her relatives Mr.. Carl H:l;iers and
Miss Mary Yelden.
Mrs. G. J. Lappe Of Dyersville MR.
rowly escaped death in Earlville las.
Tuesday forenoon when she attempted
to cross the I. G. r. r. tracks in her