Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-12
EARLYILLE

EARLVILLE
A happy wedding took place at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Schmitz
last Thursday when their daughter,
Miss Martha, became the bride Of Mr..
Erwin Gearhart. of Worthington. Rev.
A. w. Virgins performed the cere-
mony at high noon in the presence of
relatives of the contracting parties.
The bride presented an attractive ap-
pearance in a wedding gown OF white
gorgette over white messaline. After
the ceremony sumptuous wedding
feast was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gearhart will go to housekeeping on
farm near Worthington and their
many friends unite in wishing them
happiness and prosperity.
Prof. Harry Matthews, of Mesa.
Arizona, was visiting relatives in this
place the past week.
Born, on March LIST, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Derr, q daughter.
Mrs. r. C. Metcalf and Dorothy, Of
Waterloo, are visiting relatives In
Earlville and vicinity.
Lewis Sperring and Robert Hunt
returned Friday evening from visit
at Thompson, Iowa.
Mrs. Frank Carpenter and her sister.
Mrs. Rose Garrette, Of Abacoskie,
Montana, we're callers in Manchester
Friday.
The Young Ladies' society Of the
Congregational church gave q fare
well luncheon at the home OF Ora
Wesche last Friday evening in honor
Of Mabel Wilson. who returned to her
home at Delhi, after having been en-
ployed at the telephone exchange for
some time past.
Charles Hoekbarth Of Atchison,
Kansas, spent Tuesday visiting his
father and other relatives in this place.
He formerly resided here but now Is
in the employ of q large wholesale
house in Atchison.
1t will be of interest to the friends here
OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Denco and
daughter, Gladys, former residents OF
Earlville, to know they have return
ed to Dubuque after two years resi-
dence in Boise, Idaho.
The Woman's society Of the Lutheran
church was entertained on Thursday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Louis
Klaus.
w. H. Powell has been appointed
superintendent Of the electric light
plant and also night watch.
Chris Rohr and family have moved
from Monticello to their farm south
east of town.
The Social Hour club was entertain
ed at the home Of Mrs. Eta Reed,
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. L. c. Norman, Of Independence,
Spent Tuesday visiting at the home
of her son, station agent, Norman.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ferdinand
March were held in the Lutheran
church last Monday afternoon. con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. H. Wendt'
The large attendance of friends and
the many beautiful floral offerings at
tested to the high esteem in which
Mrs. March was held. Mrs. March
was so years Of age and Is survived
by her husband and three sons. She
was the second eldest daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Ebert Steva of Earlville,
and besides her immediate family is
survived by her aged parents, two
brothers, William Of Monona. Iowa,
and Otto of Delaware. and two sisters.
Mrs. Fred Derga and Mrs. August
Nieman. The passing of Mrs. March
removes another Of the well known
and active members of the Lutheran
church. She was devout christian
woman held in the highest esteem by
a large circle of friends. She was
a devoted wife and mother and her
death has cast gloom, which can
never be dispelled, over very happy
home.
Dale johnson has purchased a lot
from ]. Dimond and intends erecting
a cottage on the place.
e. j. Carpenter of Delhi, was visi-
tor in this place Saturday.
The big reduction sale held by the
W. d. Hoyt Company in this place on
Saturday drew a crowd OF several
farmers from all parts OF the
county. Banta Hopkins cried the
sale and C. R. Rhoder acted as clerk.
Most Of the machinery, etc., offered
for sale had been moved to the lots
north of the w. C. Newman residence
which gave a better opportunity for
inspection. The bidding was lively
and vast amount Of stock was dis
posed of. A good free lunch was
served in the big warehouse at noon.
Several hundred men filed IN and
partook of the lunch. The sale drew
the largest crowd that has been in
town for many day.
The piano pupils Of Miss Lillian
Kahl gave recital at her home on
Monday evening. Seventeen pupils
were present and gave a delightful
program which showed careful in
struction on the part Of the teacher.
After the program the remainder of
the evening was spent in playing
games and at the close of an enjoy
able evening delicious refreshments
were served.
Orley Loomis and family moved on
Friday to the Clute place, north Of
town. Will Kenny and family, who
vacated the place, have moved to
Vivian, South Dakota.
Mrs. Henry Bergman and MRS.