Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-06-16

employed at Savannah, Ill, was nOti-
fled and arrived that evening and took
charge of the body of his son which
was removed to the home of the de-
ceased's aunts the Misses Kelly. The
funeral was held in the ST. Joseph
Catholic church, Friday morning, con-
Quoted by the Rev. Father Runkle, and
was very largely attended. Inter-
ment was made in st. Joseph's ceme-
terry. Bernard Kelly was an indus.
trious youth, and had been employed
hereabouts. After the death OF his
| mother, several years ago, he was CIV
en- mothers care by his aunts, the
Misses Kelly, who raised him to young
| manhood. Eager to be selfsupporting
he sought employment on farms, and
had just come to the home OF his
relatives for rest. Wednesday morn
| ing, while indulging in a boys favorite
| past-time, swimming, his life was
| brought to close without moments
| warning. He is survived by his faith
err and four brothers, and many other
relatives, who mourn his untimely
death.
A pretty wedding occurred at the
home OF Mrs. VIM. Wendt, Wednesday,
when their daughter, Miss Anna Wendt
became the bride Of Mr.. John Voel-
ker. Rev. H. Wendt pastor of the
Lutheran church, performed the cere-
mony at high noon, in the presence
of near relatives only. Miss Bertha
Wendt, sister of the bride, played the
wedding march. The bride presented
an attractive appearance in her we'd
ding gown of white voil After the
ceremony sumptuous wedding dinner
was served. The newly weds left On
the evening train for Dubuque and
points in Wisconsin. Upon their re-
turn they will reside on farm near
Manchester The bride is an indus
trious and winsome young lady, loved
by host of friends. The groom is
progressive young farmer held in
high regard. Many friends unite. i'll
extending sincere congratulations.
Glen Todd, of Spokane, Washington,
visited his relative, Mrs. Blanche
Williams, last week.
Mr.. Gregor Melchert prominent
farmer of this neighborhood, was un-
tied in marriage to Miss Emma klos-
ertnan, the ceremony taking place in
St Joseph's church, Tuesday morning,
the Rev. Father Dunkle officiating
After the ceremony reception was
held at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Barney klosterhan.
of Mckee settlement. Both bride and
groom are highly esteemed young peo-
pie and have host of friends who
unite in wishing them happiness and
prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Melchert
will go to housekeeping on the groom's
farm north east of Earlville.
Births reported are baby girl to
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Engleken and
boy to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vessels.
Mrs. Grace Wood returned from
Cedar Rapids, Thursday where she has
been visiting relatives.
"Children's Day" was observed, in
the Congregational church, Sunday
morning. The happy children gave
an interesting program, OF songs and
recitations which was enjoyed by a
large congregations The church was
nicely decorated for the occasion.
William Quirk ands mother of Du-
buque autoed to this place Thursday,
and visited the formers friend, John
Werkmeister. Il
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plank, and
daughter, virga, of Hendersonville, N.
c., spent Tuesday at the Wesche home,
while enroute home from Rochester,
Minnesota
Searles Tietge, and bride, arrived
from Chicago, and intend making Earl
vile their home They have rented
the Sarah Kenny residence.
The parishioners of SIS. Peters ana
Paurs church at Petersburg, are max
ing extensive preparations to celebrate
the patron feast day, which IS on
Tuesday, June 20. A picnic Will be
held in the grove near the church, and
music will be furnished by the New
Vienna band There will be bowery
dancing in the afternoon and evening,
music for which will be furnished by
Carpeter's Orchestra, of New Hamp-
ton, Rev. Father Goetzinger, of 1onia
will be the orator of the day. A good
time is in store for all who attend.
Mrs. Carrie Volt, Mrs. H. A. Tobie,
Edith Volt and Emma Werkmeister
were entertained at the Beal home
near Delhi, Tuesday.
Is tn u, |
Sunday morning at the M Il. Churcil,
Decision Day was observed in the sun
day School, In the evening an inter-
esting Children's Day program was
given.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allen, OF Spo-
kane, Washington, visited relatives
and friends in Earlville, Tuesday. They
were residents of Earlville some thirty
wears ago, and are cordially remem-
bered by friends.
Grace Laxson returned from Rod
man. Iowa, where she taught scnooi
during the year.
The Misses Fay and Fern Bigelow,
who were teaching school near Dun
Ian. returned for few days vacation
and left for Cedar Falls, to attend
summer school t.
The Campfire Girls, and their chap
erone, Ivy Hunt, spent last week IN
camp at Hartwick.
Walter Burrell, of the o. S. Army.
Visited friends in this place, couple
If days last week.
!. DR.. H. A. Tobie attended Masonic
,rand Lodge, held in Ft. Dodge, last
week.
Miss Fletcher, of Manchester, was
of Mrs Allprl 1