Manchester Democrat., 1919-01-22


Rogers, treasurer; Mrs. Martha Liebe,
conductress; Mrs. Hattie Winistorfer,
assistant conductress; Mrs. Louise
Hutton, chaplain; Mrs. Matte Liebe,
marshal; George Parkin, sentinel;
Mrs. Lillian Powell, warder; Mrs.
Alice Meythaler, Electa; Mrs. Lucetta
Tobie, Martha; Mrs. Georgia Parkin,
Esther; Mrs. Ida Crosby, Ruth; Mrs.
Eva Staehle, Ada. Rev. A. w. Wig
gins acted as installing officer and
preceding the installation a delicious
luncheon was served.
Hon. S. w. Klaus, member of the
3Sth General Assembly, arrived from
Des Moines Friday, as both bodies ad-
journed until Tuesday of this week
Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Nefzger are
the happy parents of a baby girl.
Mrs. James Cavanaugh is spending
a few days at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bert Thibadeau near Delhi
and getting acquainted with her new
grandson who arrived at the Thibad-
eau home last week.
The local Red Cross drive resulted
in Ala members being enrolled.
Mrs. r. H. Lowe was caller in
Manchester Saturday.
Ira Culbertson of Washington, who
was visiting his sister, Mrs. I. s. Hut
ton, left for Indiana to visit relatives.
A delightful social event was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Ham last Wednesday. The affair was
held to celebrate the 41st wedding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Ham and
also the 18th wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ortberg, the lat
ter a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ham.
A sumptuous dinner was served and
the day spent in an enjoyable manner.
The many friends Of bottle these wor-
thy couples hope they will live to cele-
brate many more such happy anniver-
les.
John R. Wood of Grinnell spent
Tuesday in this place.
Mrs. Grace Lynch has sold her resi-
dence to William Holscher Of Colony
township Mr.. Holscher has decided
to retire from farm life and with his
family will SOON occupy the place.
They will be cordially welcomed as
residents Of Earlville.
A double game Of basket ball was
played in the High school gymnasium
Friday evening. The first contest was
between the Epworth and Earlville
girls teams and resulted in victory
for Earlville by score Of IL to 2. The
second game was played by the Ep-
worth and Earlville boys teams and
the contest was won by Epworth, the
score being % to IA. A large crowd
witnessed the contests which were in
teresting from start to finish.
The final number Of the entertain
ment course will be given on Friday
evening in the High school auditor
ium by Montraville Wood, scientific
lecturer Mr.. Wood is a former asse-
ciate of Edison and has over 300 pat
ented inventions to his credit. He has
been serving the government in an ad-
visory way during the war.
Andrew Domayer, a progressive
young farmer of this neighborhood,
was united in marriage last Monday,
January 18th, to Miss Frances Won
Lemden of New Vienna. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Thole in
St. Boniface church, New Vienna. Fol-
lowing the ceremony at the church a
reception was held at the home of the
groom and a bounteous wedding feast
served to large number of relatives
and friends. In the evening the young
people of the wedding party repaired
to the hall in Petersburg and enjoyed
in social dance. The groom is an ex-
cellent young man and worthy of his
charming bride. They were the re-
cipients of many fine wedding gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Domayer departed on a
wedding trip to Minnesota and upon
their return will go to housekeeping
on the Domayer homestead. Their
many friends unite in wishing them
happiness and prosperity
Christina Lodge, Daughters Of Re-
becca and the l. o. O. F. Lodge held a
joint installation of officers at their
hall Saturday evening. Mrs. Wheeler
of Hopkinton was installing officer for
the Rebeccas and the officers installed
were: Mrs. Blanche Kahler, Noble
Grand; Mrs. Jessie Smith, vice grand;
Jean Dimond, financial secretary; Mrs.
Ella Dayey, treasurer; Over 100 were
present and at the close Of the installa-
ton a sumptous supper was served.
Howard Beal is attending an auto
mobile school in Kansas City.
Word received by relatives states
that Mrs. Nettie Gould of South Bend,
Indiana, had suffered stroke of par
alysis and was in serious condition.
DELAWARE.
Mrs. Dell Zirtzman and baby of Man
chester spent Thursday and Friday at
the Herman Zirtzman home.
Mr.. Whittsell of Epworth was in
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