Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-29

last of a large family ITO pass into
that far country. To his friends he
was Familiarity known as "Dick" and
he and his wife visited here less
than two years ago. He was a vet
eran OF the Civil War, and Is sur
vived by his wife and one daughter,
Mrs. Fred Emery, also Of Galesburg.
The son, Char.es, met an accidental
death several years ago, while the
family was residing In Chicago. Mrs.
family were residing in Chicago.
Mrs. Moreland is In poor health
as is also Mrs. Emery. The
latter is suffering from an affec-
ton OF the spine and has been
unable to leave her bed for sew
eral months. She is receiving treat
ment at hospital. Colesburg friends
regret to learn OF her Ill health and
that OF her mother and extend SYM
pathy In the loss Of their loved one.
There was an ice cream social at
the John Mcdowell home Wednes-
day evening for the benefit Of the U.
B, society. The receipts were around
$50.
Several classes Of the Zion M. E.
Sunday School with their teachers
enjoyed the day, Thursday, in true
picnic style. The scene Of their good
time was Elk. and fishing was one of
the pasttimes. We rather suppose
there are some fish stories connected
with this, but they have not come to
out notice as yet.
The second annual convention of
Northeastern Boy Scouts was held at
Fayette during the week, and was at
tended by Scoutmaster. Carl Mitzner,
and the following members of Coles
burg Troop. viz: Otto "Opens, Har-
old and Burton White, Robert Gull,
Leavitt Bush and Chester and Clark
Shaffer. They left Monday morning
and hiked to Fayette, arriving in good
condition and on schedule time. The
return trip was made Saturday and
the boys report fine time.
Miss Florence Winistorfer of Earl
vile spent the week here as the
guest of her friend, Miss Ella Koeneke.
Miss Erma Connor of Strawberry
Point is visiting here at the home of
her sister, Mrs. "A. G. Platte
Mrs. Thos. Lands of Farley is
spending some time here with rela-
tives and friends while her sister,
Miss Gladys Rae of Lindsay California
is guest in the burg.
Imogeae kuhlman celebrated her
seventh birthday on Thursday, June
23rd. by entertaining her little friends
at an afternoon party. Games were
played and lunch served.
Isaac Walters committed suicide
Friday forenoon by shooting himself
at the family home about four miles
north Of town. The deed was COM
mitted willie the women were in
town shopping and the men were at |
work in the hay field. Upon returning
with a load of hay, the gruesome dis
coyery was made. What prompted
the aged man to end his life is not
known definitely He was about sew
enty years of age and had resided in
this community since early manhood,
and his tragic end is source of re-
greet to all who knew him. He is i
survived by his wife and seven child !
rem: Theadore, Marvin, Jesse, JEFF,
Isaac, Jr., Mrs. B. e. Brown and Mrs.
j. w. Smith, all of whom reside in 4
this vicinity, except Theadore of |
Idaho. The funeral services will not
be held until Tuesday pending the ar
rival of the absent son. Sympathy is
extended the family in the great
trouble that has come to them.
Miss Hattie Stillinger is visiting
her sister, Mrs. w. f. Palmer and
family,at Turkey River.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edw.
Hyde was the scene of wedding,
Wednesday, June 22nd. The princi-
pals in the affair were their elder
daughter Miss Minnie Hyde and |
George H. Nelson of Reinbeck, Iowa.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. |
W. Minor Lemen, in the presence Of |
a small company of relatives and
friends. A six o'clock dinner was
then served. Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson re-
NAMED with friends here for time. |
They will reside at Reinbeck. Coles
burg friends extend hearty. congratu-
lations and best wishes.
R. M. Peck, who has been in poor
health for SO long, Is more poorly |
than usual these days. The extreme
ly hot weather depresses him greatly. |
Mrs. Ernest Schwietert and children
Of Burt, have been visiting her mother |
Mrs. Aug. Luense. at Greeley and are |
now with relatives here for a brief |
visit.
A penny social under the auspices
Of the Standard Bearers will be the |