Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-08-06
E,ARLV;,ILLE.

Mrs. Roseltha Newcomb had the
misfortune to fall at her home one
day last week and sustain fracture
Of her arm at the shoulder.
Matte and Maud Murley returned
Friday evening from few weeks
visit at Winthrop and Waterloo.
Ray Millen and family of Cedar
Rapids, spent the weekend at the
home Of his father, w. !. Millen.
Many visitors are attracted to Lee
Fevre's nursery to view the gladiola
area which is in full bloom and pre-
sents vision of rare loneliness.
Born, on July 10Th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Glanz, twin boys.
Edgar Cattron returned Thursday
night from an extended visit in Ok
lahOma.
Mrs. A. p Knowles and Marjorie
departed Friday for their home in
Rogers Park, Chicago.
James Hunt, Jr., spent the week
end with friends in Waterloo. He
resumed his former position with The
Farmers State Bank Of Earlville as
assistant cashier. N
LaRue Luense of Greeley is visit
ing at the I.eFevre home.
Plans are being completed for the
Earlville Carnival which takes place
on Thursday, August 21st, and prom
Uses to be one Of the most enjoyable
and biggest events held in the coun-
ty. Hon. Nate Kendall of Abba will
be orator for the day. An aeroplane
will make thrilling flights, some good
vaudeville acts will be given. mill
tary band will discourse music, .
good ball game and other amuse-
ments will make the day replete with
entertainment for all. The festivi-
ties will take place on the beautiful
school house grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Stuart and Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Peterson Of Farley
and Mrs. Johnston of Chicago, visited
friends in this place Wednesday.
Mildred Hamblin returned Thursday
from a weeks visit
]. H. Wellemeyer of Charles City,
visited relatives here and at Coles
burg during the past week.
Hon. s. W. Klaus was at Golden
last Tuesday evening where he made
a fine address at reception for the
returned soldiers of that place.
Postmaster Moroney is recovering
from spell of sickness.
The other day two automobile &C
cidents occurred at this place, but
fortunately all the occupants of the
cars escaped with their lives. The
first accident occurred at the vanfleet
corner. A salesman for the Twin
City Merchandise Company of st.
Paul, Mimi, driving roadster, crash
ed into an automobile driven by VIM.
Martens. Mr.. Martens car was head
ed northward and in turning the cor
ner westward bound the roadster UNI
avoidably collided with the Martens
car. The Martens car was not dam
aged, however, the roadster was not
so fortunate, the impact having
caused a damaged front wheel. Soon
after another accident occurred on
the Hawkeye Highway in which the
occupants of the car narrowly es-
capped death. Two men in an auto
mobile were westward bound and up
on reaching the bridge at the foot of
the Carpenter hill met car descend
ing the hill. In making a hasty
turn out the roadster ran off the
bridge and capsized, throwing the
occupants out and landing in the deep
ditch. Fortunately the two men es-
capped serious injury although they
were bruised and badly shaken up.
Later the car was extricated and the
men continued on their way.
Jerry Jacobs, who has conducted the
barber shop in this place for many
years, sold the business to John
Henry Of Dyersville Mr.. Henry has
taken possession of the business and
is accorded hearty welcome to the
business circles of the town. Mr..
Jacobs will continue his residence
here and because of failing health