Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-05
EARLVILLE

Mr.. Henry Scherbring, one of the
progressive young agriculturalists OF
this neighborhood, passed away on
Sunday of last week as the result OF
an accident which befell him the We'd
nesday previously. He had moved
to the Andrew Fessler farm, which he
purchased about two weeks before his
death. While in his barn doing the
chores one of his horses kicked him
in the abdomen Mr.. Scherbring was
able to walk to the house and ply
stefan was summoned. An examina-
ton showed that Mr.. Scherbring had
sustained serious internal injury. An
operation was resorted to and appear
ed to be successful but later he sud-
denly became worse and died as stated
above. Mr.. Scherbring was born on
a farm near Petersburg. Feb. goth,
1898, and was therefore 26 years of
age On Jan. 10th, 1917. he was unit
ed in marriage to Miss Ella Funk, Of
New Vienna. He Is survived by his
young wife and year old daughter,
Marie, also one sister, Sister NJ. Clar-
encia Of ST. Francis Convent, Dubuque
and four brothers, Louis of New Wen
ma: Rev. Father Joseph Scherbring,
of Carroll. Iowa; Rev. Father Frank
Scherbring, Of Shaw, Oregon and John
OF Petersburg. The funeral took
place last Tuesday morning at SITS.
Peter and Paurs church. Petersburg,
and requiem mass was celebrated by
his brother. Rev. Father Frank Scher-
bring. Burial was made in the church
cemetery nearby. The passing Of
Henry Scherbring has caused deep
sorrow throughout the neighborhood.
He was a young man held in the high
est esteem by all who knew him and
his untimely death comes as a great
shock to his beloved young wife and
the relatives who have the sicere
sympathy Of many friends in their
great sorrow.
An oyster supper was served in the
NJ. e. church Saturday evening which
was largely patronized.
riage Of Mr.. Albert Krappl to Miss
Regina Prier, which took place in st.
Francis church in Dyersville last
Wednesday marning. The groom is
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Krappl
and one Of the progressive young farm
ers of this neighborhood. The bride
is daughter Of J. H. Prier, of Nc
Kee settlement and an estimable
young lady. Mr.. and Mrs. Krappl will
reside on the Krappl homestead and
their many friends unite in wishing
them happiness and prosperity.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Nor
man has been gladdened by the arrived
from over seas of their son, Private
Bernard Norman. He was member
Of company who guarded German
prisoners at st. Nazaire, France and
relates some interesting experiences.
He was not impressed with the coun-
try in France and was glad to get
home.
Relatives received word last Sun
day morning announcing the death of
Mrs. Joseph Lippert at her home in
Dyersville. Mrs. Lippert's death
came few days after that of her
husband. Mrs. Lippert was a daugh-
.er of Mr.. John Sievert, formerly of
Earlville and she was born November
22nd, 1861, and she was therefore 81
Years of age at the time of her death
Her maiden name was Minnie Sievert
md she grew to young womanhood in
his vicinity. On Feb. 7th, 1882, she
was united in marriage to Joseph Lip
pert and they made their home in
Dyersville. She is survived by four
sons. three of whom are in the service
md four daughters. She is also
by her aged father, Mr.. John
Sievert. who is making his home with
ais daughter at Randolph, Neb, and
.wo sisters, Mrs. Freda Grau and Mrs.
lena Brauer, of Randolph. Neb.
Mrs. c. G. Dake has returned from
| visit at Lost Notion, Iowa.
The president of the local Red Cross
Chapter gives the following figures in
'egard to the work done by the mem
,ers: For the year 1917, bathrobes,
10; bed shirts, 1856; pajama suits, liz.
For tn eyear 1918, bed jackets, 121;
bed shirts, 142; pajama suits, 40;
,hildren's shirts, 40. During the year
here was also donated SIS old garm-
,nts for Belgium Relief. Thus far
or the year 1919 pajama suits, 20;
mems shirts for refugees, so. Since
he Red Cross started the following
Knitted articles were completed:
l31 sweaters, 70 mufflers, 81 pairs of
socks, 67 pairs of wristlets and 9
In adding the above articles
t will be found that the sum totals |
1915 which makes a very good show
ng considering the small number Of
he members of the local Chapter,
who have contributed their work for
he cause.
The marriage of Mr.. Clarence Bell
me of the progressive young farmers
# North Fork township, to Miss Olive |
Schnier, took place last Wednesday
morning. The ceremony was per-
ormed by Rev. Father Schillenmoeller