Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-05-28
and family Of grown children. The
funeral will be held at Colesburg Sun

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May 29th. Among the class of grad
yates is Miss Marjorie Staehle, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Staehl,
formerly Of Earlville.
Mrs. Eta Hoyt, who has been yer
i'll at the home Of her sister, Mrs. Al
thur LIE Fevre, for several months
was moved on Thursday to the HON
Of her daughter, Mrs. Sam License, Q
Greeley Mrs. LIE Fevre accompanie
her sister to Greeley and will remain
a few days.
The Earlvlle Teachers club was de
lightfully entertained at the home O
Miss Myrtle Waldo in Edgewood las
Wednesday night.
Mrs. Frank Williams and children
of Dyersville visited last week at the
home of Mrs. Frank Diesch.
Cashier c. R. Rhodes attended {
bankers meeting held at Oelwein Fri
day. ......-... .......
| Announcement is made Of the mar.
riage of Mr.. James r. Haas and Miss
Vilena Vending which took place on
Wednesday morning, May 4th, in St
Mary's church in Manchester, Rev
Father Rooney officiating. Following
the ceremony a wedding breakfast
was served at the home of the groom's
mother. Mrs. Mary Haas, for relatives
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. Ru-
dolph Vending and is an estimable
young lady. The groom is one Of the
progressive and Industrious young
farmers of the neighborhood. Mr..
and Mrs. Haas have gone to house.
keeping on the groom's farm south Of
Delhi and their friends unite in wish
ing them happiness.
Mrs Robert Hunt and her brother,
Louis Sperring, departed Friday even
ing for Thompson, Iowa, in response
to a message announcing the death Of
their aged father, Henry Sperring.
Mr.. Sperring was over 80 years Of age
and is survived by his aged wife and
several children. The family were
former residents Of this neighborhood
and are we'll remembered by the old
settlers. Mr.. and Mrs. Sperring had
the distinction of celebrating their Goth
wedding anniversary few months
ago.
A pretty wedding took place last
Tuesday morning when Miss Eliza
beth Nefzeer became the bride of Mr..
Frank Knipper. The ceremony was
performed in the IS. Peter & Paul's
church, Petersburg, at o'clock, Rev.
Father Loosbrock officiating. The
young couple were attended by Miss
Anna Knipper. sister of the groom,
and Mr.. John Nefzger, brother of the
bride The winsome bride presented a
lovely appearance in wedding gown
of white crepe de CHEN, over stain
trimmed in pearl beading with corsage
bouquet of lilies Of the valley and
brides roses. She wore a full length
veil fashioned in cap effect. The
brides maid wore gown of georgette
crepe. Following the ceremony at the
church sumptuous wedding break
fast was served at the home Of the
brides parents. The bride is an indus
trious and winsome young lady and
has a host of trends who unite in wish
ing her happiness through her married
life. The groom is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Knipper and one of the
young farmers of this place. Mr.. and
Mrs. Knipper will reside on farm
north Of town and their many friends
in wishing them the best the land at
fords. They were the recipients Of
many valuable, wedding gifts.
Thirteen hours devotion was held in
st. Josephs church in this place be-
ginning on Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. High mass was read at ten
O'Clock and Rev. Dunkel was assisted
by Rev. Father I excl Of Dubuque
who delivered the sermon on Sunday
evening and Monday morning, when
the period of prayer closed
Mrs. A. J. Meythaler spent few
days in independence this week as
sisting in the care Of her father, Mr..
Wroten.
The Earlville Woman's club and
men contingent enjoyed social even
ing at the home Of Mrs. Agnes Schal-
Ter last Wednesday evening. Mrs.
and Laura Werkmeister were
Joint hostesses for the occasion and the
evening was thoroughly enjoyed by
Ill participating.
Edith Volt was caller in Greeley
Mrs. James Cloud is confined to her
bed as the result Of an accident which
,efell her last week. While about her
home she had the misfortune to fall
Ind sustain painful bruises.
Chairman, S. w. Klaus gives the
following figures Of the fifth Liberty
Loan drive: Oneida Township, $751;
100. Bremen Township, $4,000 North
Fork Township, $4,000 Delaware
County $4,000. The county quota
vas $S6S,45O while the amount pledged
It the close of the drive was $4,000
eaving deficit of $22s,450. Oneida
quta was 100000 deficit
1850. Bremen Townships quota
was $5S.SOO deficit $16,S00. North
FORK Townships quota was $4,000
efict $1,000. Getting started too
ate in the drive is supposed to be
Mostly responsible for the failure, of
the county up to the quota
Rev. A. W. Virgins and Rev. G. NJ.
)rvis attended meeting Of Congre-
.ational churches held in Fl. Dodge