Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-19
EARLyILLE.

Great Western at Almoral station,
north of town. Ten coal cars were de-
rallied and traffic was suspended for
several hours.
Several business places in town were
burglarized early Sunday morning,
Holsher & Co., r. Carly & Son, Hunt
Bros, and j. X. Young The burglar
les were not discovered until quite
late the next morning, giving the cul-
prits an easy chance to make their
getaway, without leaving the slight
est clue. The stores were all entered
from the rear of the buildings. Carly
& Sons and J. X. Young's stores were
entered by removing window lights
and at the other two. stores the back
doors were pried open. The cash reg
listers were opened and relieved of all
their contents, but no great amount
was taken. Nothing in the line of dry
goods or groceries was taken and it
is believed to be the work of amateurs
and money their only object. Sheriff
Pentony, of Manchester, arrived and
made a thorough investigation and will
make every effort to bring the guilty
parties to justice The business places
were all open until midnight Satur-
day night and number of suspicious
characters were seen lettering about
town.
A rousing public demonstration will
be held Monday evening at the Earl
vile opera house for the soldier boys
who will leave Wednesday for Camp
Dodge. Des Moines. The boys to leave
are Arthur J. Rogers, Floyd n. Young,
Albert Binnng and Charles Dettham.
Patriotic songs will be sung, speeches
made by the pastors of the different
churches Refreshments will be serV-
ed and the boys will be given great
ovation. The next contingent to leave
here will be October Sd.
Archie Hunt of Waterloo, was in
town Sunday for a short visit with
his parents and other relatives. He
will leave with the Waterloo company
for Camp Dodge.
4. DR.. ]. r. Wood, wife and two chill
dren of fialleck, Mimi, arrived with
their household goods and Mrs. Wood
and children Will remain here at the
home Of her mother, Mrs. John Book,
while the doctor has Joined the medi-
cal corps and will soon leave for some
training camp. He was commissioned
first lieutenant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Diesch, Mrs.
Mary Binning and Albert Binning
were weekend visitors with relatives
in Savannah.
A large number of farmers held a
meeting at the opera house Saturday
evening for the purpose of organic
ing a Cooperative Supply company.
A large number of interested farmers
took out shares and if suitable num-
Der of names can be secured the pro-
ject will be started in the near future.
A conservative manager will be en-
ployed to handle the business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cook were Man.
chester business visitors Saturday.
Miss Zala Tobie, who went to Cedar
Falls Tuesday, was compelled to re-
turn home Friday on account of sick
ness. Zala's many friends hope she
will soon recover and return to her
studies again.
Cal Stewart and his superb company
of artists will appear at the Earlville
opera house Friday evening. A rare
treat in store for all who attend
Rev. William Butler, field agent of
Upper Iowa University at Fayette,
gave an interesting address at the NJ.
E. church Sunday morning.
Miss Ora A. Wesche will be host
ess to the young lalies' society of the
Congregational church Wednesday
CfCuAu6.
John and Laura Werkmeister were
entertained at the home of Farley
friends Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. F. Curry of Monon-
augh, West Virginia, were recent
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Morony.
Henry Merry of Hartley, Iowa. is
here, called by the illness of his sis
ter, Mrs. c. H. Cruise, whom we are
pleased to state is improving
Mrs. John S. Mcintosh and little
daughter, Jean, have concluded Wis
it with their relatives here and left
for their home in Dallas, Texas.