Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-07-25
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week
Mrs. Frank Burrow was called tt
Morgan, Minnesota, Monday on &C
count of the critical illness of hel
father, Fred Dueshner; but little hope
is held for his recovery. Mr.. Duesh-
ner, until his removal to Minnesota
was a resident of this vicinity and is
we'll remembered here by many friends
who are grieved to learn of his criti.
cal illness.
Crews of workmen have been en-
ployed by the Illinois Central in
Earlville and vicinity the past week,
tThe depot has been repainted and
electric lights have been installed. At
the stock yards water system has
been installed and the iron trestle
bridge over Plum creek, east of town,
is being repainted.
Mrs. Josephine Rector was called
to the bedside of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
N. Sargent, of Independence, Friday.
Mrs. Sargent is critically ILL.,
Ed Cattron, who has been taking
treatment for the restoration of his
eyesight, has returned to Earlville
from Iowa City. His sight was not
materially benefited.
Mrs Mcneil, who lives south Of
town, was taken to Finley hospital
at Dubuque for treatment. Her health
has been seriously impaired for some
time.
Mrs. Henry Sharp has been in a
very critical condition the past few
days with heart trouble.
Mr. and Mrs. c.. H. Cruise are
spending few days with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. L. H. Baskerville and family
near Greeley. Mrs. Cruises health is
not as good as her many friends would
wish.
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson departed
Monday for a weeks visit with rela-
tives in Rickardsville.
Miss Hazel Reeder suffered a severe
injury Wednesday when she fell from
load of hay and fractured her ankle.
At meeting of Christina Rebecca
lodge held last Monday evening. The
following officers were installed: Mrs.
Jennie Gould, noble grand; Mrs. Kate
Carly, vice grand; Mrs. Ruth Allen,
recording secretary; Mrs. Ella Davey,
treasurer; Mrs. Mary Cousins, chap
lain; Mrs. Sophia Westlake, warden;
Mrs. Jessie Smith, conductress; Mrs.
Ella Willard, inside guard; Mrs. Me-
LISA Stoner, outside guard. Oneida
lodge l. o. O. F. installed the same
officers on the same evening: Harry
Cruise, noble grand; William H. Pow
ell, vice grand; Charles F. Davey,
recordings secretary; Johnson Allen,
financial secretary; Thomas G. Par
kin, treasurer. Ice cream and cake
were served at the conclusion of the
installation.
Mr. and Mrs, Frank Cattron, who
have been here the past month visit
ing with relatives, have departed for
their home in Oklahoma.
Rev. Albert E. Pauley, former pas
tor of the Congregational church here,
died Thursday after a long illness Of
paralysis. Rev. Pauley has been To-
Gated for some time at Waucana, Wis
consin, at which place he passed away
Rev. Pauley had many friends here
who will regret to learn of his untime-
ly passing. He is survived by his
wife, mother and one brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Kenny were at
Dubuque last Sunday to attend the flu
neral of a cousin, William P. Wade.
who was killed in an auto accident.
Ed Smith, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
M. Smith of Earlville, who is station
ed at Key West, Florida. with the
United States coast artillery, in a re-
cent letter to his parents states that
he will soon take the examination for
gunner He will, if successful, have
charge of one of the modern models
of disappearing guns used in the coast
defense of the nation.
. Mrs. r. w. Klaus and son of Chi
cage, have been here the past week
visiting at the home of S. w. Klaus
DR.. Il. w. Klaus arrived Sunday for a
short visit.
The ladies aM society OF the Con-
gregational church, held their annual
supper in the assembly room of the
church Wednesday. A fairly good
crowd was in attendance and the So
ciety netted SAL.
The many friends of Mrs. Anna
Staehle were pleased to learn of her
marriage Tuesday morning at the
home of her brother, Archie Robin
son, of Newman Grove, Nebraska, to
Mr.. John W. Fitch of Newmans Grove.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs
Fitch left for an extended western
trip including Omaha, Den
yer and Colorado Springs. They will
reside in Newmans Grove Mrs. Fitch
has been a resident of Nebraska the
past year. Her many friends here ex-
tend hearty congratulations.
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