Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-01
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1t is about time to plant your war
garden.
Mrs. J. B. Schwietert and daughter,
Mrs. H. H. Evers, are visiting rela-
tives In Dakota, at Redfield, and other
points.
About sixty guests were present at
the golden wedding Of NJ. and Mrs.
Henry Sampson on Tuesday, April 23d.
A bounteous dinner was served and
the day was spent very pleasantly in
a social way. The out of town guests
were Rev. and Mrs. Brandenberg of
Lacrosse, Wisconsin, Fred Datesman
and Mrs. Anna Hirsch of Charles City,
Miss Emma Sampson of Klemme, Mrs.
Fred Grieve Of Rudd, Mrs. Will ALERT
of Froelich and Mrs. Lydia Kruse Of
Monona. That Mr.. and Mrs. Sampson
may yet enjoy many years of life to-
gether is the wish of their friends.
The Juniors entertained the Sen
Tors Friday evening. A banquet was
served and a pleasant time passed
with games and social chat.
The freshmen will present a Red
Cross play Saturday evening of this
week, May 4th, "The Triumph Of
Hearts Content" Come out and be
entertained and show the young folks
that you appreciate their efforts.
Dennis White, nephew Of r. b.
Palmer, was killed at Elkport one day
last week while loading logs. The
chain broke, thus releasing the bind
ing pole, which struck the unfortu-
nate young man in the head. His in
juries proved fatal within a short
time. He was thirty-four years Of
age.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. g. Walker were at
Dubuque last week attending federal
court, as witnesses in the case of e.
S. Potts VS.. the Chicago Great West
ern Railroad company. It was a per-
sonal injury suit to recover damages
Of $4,000. Our people are familiar
with the circumstances Of the acci-
dent, when Mr.. Potts fell while get
ting off train at Oelwein. His left
side was permanently paralyzed as a
result The case was dismissed with
out prejudice.
The play, THE Scouts Hero" was
presented Tuesday evening by our
Boy Scouts, who gave very credit
able presentation of it. The proceeds
were something like $36.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Knee made
business trip to Manchester Thurs
day.
Mrs. NJ. J. Wilson is recovering from
a recent illness, which was quite Sc
we're for time.
Geo. F. Potts and E. M. Ridenour
are both getting better from their re-
cent illness.
Mrs. J. T. Flenniken of Edgewood
was Saturday and Sunday guest at
the E. M. Ridenour home.
H. f. Evers and L. H. Smith were
Dubuque visitors Thursday.
Fred c. Knee is at home on a fur
Tough Of ten days, subject to call He
has been stationed in Oklahoma but
the regiment is due to move at any
time now. Fred looks well, as though
camp life agrees with him. He has
recently been promoted. Clifford
Grimes has also been at home during
the week on a brief visit. Miss Marie
Grimes was at home from Edgewood
Saturday and Sunday, thus making
the family reunion complete.
A lawn tennis court has been laid
out on the school grounds
Miss Ethel schilling came home
from Dubuque Saturday evening to
spend Sunday with her parents.
James Bush was a home visitor on
Sunday.
VIM. Marshall our city electrician,
wired the L. H. Smith house during
the week
The Yankee Robinson show at Gut
tenburg Saturday attracted number
from this vicinity.
Jerry Funk is reported on the sick
list.