Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-16
EARLyILLE.

beth Staehle was being taken out in
her wheel chair for an airing she
sustained another stroke of paralysis
She was Immediately taken to her
home and at this writing is resting
easier.
Robert, Eva and James Cobain of
Chicago are visiting among relatives
in Earlville and vicinity.
Budd Wesche of Webb, Iowa, is |
visiting at the home of his mother
The principle streets Of the town
have been oiled. The expenses will |
be assessed against the property own
ers.
Magdalene Eicke was taken to Mer-
cy hospital, Dubuque, last week where
she underwent serious operation for |
the removal of a growth on her neck
George Ham has solo, his farm south |
of town to John Dam, Jr. Considera-
ton, $135 per acre. Walter Ortberg, |
who has tenanted the place for some
time, will move to the farm north of
town he recently purchased from w.
c., Nieman.
Mrs. e. c. Mueller and children of |
Cedar Rapids are visiting at the home
of her mother, Mrs Mary Harris.
Ida Ternes of Dubuque, was guest |
at the Werkmeister and Volt homes
during the week.
Mrs. w. e. Cattron and children of |
minneapolis and Mrs. A. P. Knowles
and daughter of Rogers Park, Chi
cago, will arrive during the week to
visit at the home of Mrs l.. G. Her.
sey.
Rev. Father B. H. Forkenbrock, who
was born and reared near New Wen
ma, recently celebrated his 25th anni-
.versary as pastor of st. Mary's church
in New Hampton.
Master Gordon Fear, the young son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Fear, is recover
ing rapidly from the effects Of an
operation.
Edith Volt has returned from a |
few days visit with relatives in Du-
buque.
Whooping cough is prevalent among
the children in this place.
Friends in this place are pleased to-
learn Of the marriage Of Miss Mayme
Thill which occurred in St. Thomas
Cathedral, Winona, Mimi, July 9Th,
to Mr.. Arthur Rundorff. The bride
was former Dyersville girl and was
we'll known as popular inilliner. OF
late years she has resided in Winona
where she conducted a millinery es-
Establishment. The groom holds a
position >as travelling salesman for :
the Howard Physicians Supply Com
pany of Cedar Rapids. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rundorff will make their home at the
Kern hotel in Omaha during the sum-
mer months.
Many from Earlville and vicinity :
are planning to attend the big cele- :
bration to be held at Worthington on :
Tuesday in honor of returned soldiers
and sailors. Gov. w. l.. Harding and
David Murphy of Dubuque will be
speakers of the day and among the
attractions are big ball game be-
tween the Dubuque White Sox and
Worthington.
Private Joseph Norman, who was
recently honorably discharged and
mustered out of the service, has re- II
turned to the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. J. Norman. Last Sun r
day the young people OF the neigh
borhood perpetrated a jolly surprise 2
party in honor of his home coming. U
The affair proved very enjoyable to
all participating and the close de- ;,
licious luncheon was served. Private :,
Norman was presented with a we'll :,
filled purse to remind him of the ;,
esteem in which he is held by his
neighbors. =
George Parker has resigned as rural =
route carrier and left for Oneida
where he has charge of the Equity ;,
Company's business. He will move
his family to Oneida soon. .
The new residences being erected ~
for Henry Bergman, Gerald Schaller =
and Dale Johnson are fast nearing
completion and will be among the
finest houses in town.
A social dance held in the opera
house Friday evening was enjoyed by
a large crowd.
F. Millitzer, piano tuner, of Du-
buque, was attending to his business
in this place during the week.
Mrs. A. Stevens has concluded an Ii
extended visit at the home of her b
brother, H. j. Vanfleet, and returned e
to her home in Fl. Dodge.
Residents in the south part of
town saw an air ship flying low over
that part of town Sunday afternoon. d
From whence it came or whittier it fl
was going could not be learned. h
Margaret Lindsay Of Manchester, a
visited at the home of her sister, Mrs "
A. L. Prentice, during the week. e