Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
COLEs;BURG

COLESBURG
Miss Emily Didenour, who has been
quite i'll, is convalescent.
Miss Louisa Bristol is also on the
mend and able to be up a part OF
the time.
Mrs. p: M. Philips went to Garner
recently for brief visit with her
mother and other kin. Her mother,
Mrs. Pollock has just passed her 77th
birthday and has been semi-inyalid
for several years.
The regular meeting of the Camp
Fire Girls was held Wednesday eve
ming with Miss Helen Kocher and in
charge of the assistant guardian, Miss
Verda Evers.
Mrs. w. H. Rolling formerly Of this
place, passed away March s6th, at her
home in Lacrosse. Wisconsin. Her
husband, Rev. w. H. Rolling, preceded
her In death about three years. Three
daughters and three son" survive to
cherish the memory Of a devoted moth
er. The family is welllknown here.
as Rev. Rolling was pastor of the
Zion Emmanuel church for several
years. Colesburg friends extend SYM
pathy.
Rev. A. c. Panzlau Of st. Charles
attended the funeral services OF his
former parishioner, Henry Holthaus,
last Sunday and assisted in conducting
the services.
J. r. Grimes transacted business tn
Dubuque, Friday.
Mrs. e. p. Klaus is at Lacrosse,
Wisconsin, whittier she was called by
the Illness and death of her mother,
Mrs. w. H. Rolling
John Hill departed Monday for
Crookston, Minnesota. In response to
a message that his sister was serious
" i'll. However, she had passed away
before his arrival.
Mrs. J. B. Vessel the aged mother
OF A. C. Vessel is i'll at his home as
a result Of the infirmities OF age.
/. s. Moreland Of Manchester was
in town last week looking after his
farm interests here.
Wayne Kaufman and family moved
Monday on the farm west of town..
formerly occupied by Fred koeneke.
He will work on said farm for Law
renee Boeckenstedt.
John Schrunk is enlarging and re-
modelling his house. The work Is being
done by Joseph Woeste.
& The Twentieth Century Review Club
met with Mrs. q w. strader, Tuesday
afternoon. It was the annual business
meeting and officers for the ensuing
wear were elected as. follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. w. NJ. Lemen; Vice-Presl-
dent. Mrs. ]. r. Grimes; Sec, Treas,
Mrs ]. A. Bush. The next regular meet
ing will be held on March ~, with
Mrs. w. Lemen.
Mrs p. J. Bolsinger was taken to
Dubuque recently and operated upon
at Finley hospital. Her ailment proved
To be of a serious nature, matter
Of regret to her family and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Merten were
surprised Tuesday evening
when party Of friends called TO nelp
celebrate their fifteenth wedding an
niyersary. The affair was planned by
their daughter, Miss Edith Merten'
and proved.very enjoyable for all con-
cerned. Music, games, social chats ana
refreshments were in order during tne
evening.
The Standard Bearers will give
program at the church Saturday eve
ming Of this week.
j. r. Grimes is on the triai july
for the April term of federal court
which is to convene at Cedar Rapids
April 5th.
Mrs. JOS. Holthaus is suffering from
4 painful illness at the family home
west OF town. Her many friends nope
she may soon be better
Rev. w. Minor, Lemen will conduct
4 series Of gospel meetings at the
M. d. church beginning Thursday eve
ming Of this week.
& Mrs. w. M. Lemen, Mrs. n. M. Evers
and Mrs H. H. Barnhart are the dele
gates from the w. F. H. s.. and Miss
Elsie Mitzner from the Standard Bear
ers to the district conventions at NC
Gregor. March 18th and 16. Bad wealth
er and bad roads will no doubt pre-
vent their attendance.