Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-20
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ming Star Chautauqua again this year
and the dates are July 29th to August
End, inclusive. The attractions are
as follows: The Althea Players, a
musical aggregation Of five artists
Robert Bowman, Impersonator; New
York Glee Club male quartette; A
Pair of Sizes" comedy presented by
six experienced players; The Bonnie
Brooke Company entertainer and vic
linist; and Earnest G. Mobley in his
popular lecture, America at the
Crossroads The evening chautauqua
sessions last yer proved very popular
with out people and this years
course consists of still higher class at
fractions. Let all come and enjoy
each and every program. Secure your
season tickets early at the various
places of business.
Word was received here by relatives
during the week of the tragic death
of Clarence Weidt, so nof Mr.. and Mrs
Fred c. Weidt of Austin, Minnesota
The young man, whowas twenty years
of age, was guest at the home of his
brother in Des Moines, and was
drowned in the Des Moines river while
bathing. He is survived by his par
ents, one sister and one brother. Mr..
and Mrs. Weidt were formely of this
place and have many friends here who
sympathize with them most profound
ly in the deep sorrow that has come
into their lives.
7 One of Geo McKinney's horses died
Friday morning from an attack OF
collie. The horse was good one and
the loss to the owner was heavy.
The Emanu Ell Missionary Society was
entertained Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Roy Koeneke at her home near
Earlville. Those from town in attend
ance We're Mrs. H. H. Koeneke and
Mrs. J. r. schenke.
Misses Selma and Laura Panzlau OF
st. Charles are guests Of their Coles
burg friends at this time. Miss Selma
attended Morningside College last year
and Miss Laura completed the High
School course at Charles City. She
was a Senior in the local school at
the tine that her father, Rev A. G.
Panzlau. was transferred to the Ger
man M. E. parish at st. Charles, six
miles from Charles City.
Ralph Oldham lis nursing a very
sore hand these DAYS as a result Of
getting that useful member caught in
a binder Part of one finger was taken
off and the right hand badly bruised
and cut.
Mrs. John Moser Of Burt, Iowa, and
Mrs. Henry Wordehoff of Dyersviile,
spent the week here visiting at the
home of their parents, Mr., and Mrs.
w. S. Adams.
Mrs. R. E. Kirschbaum has been
quite i'll of late due in part to the
extremely hot weather. She is some
what improved at this time.
A trio of Colesburgers, P. d. Peck,
r. A. Gull and E. M. Ridenour, were
on fishing expedition above Gutten-
berg during the week. Knowing the
reputation of these gentlemen for
truth and veracity you are warranted
in believing all the fish stories they
told upon their return.
& Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Studebaker
of Grinnell We're guests Of Colesburg
friends part OF the week. Mr.. Stude-
baker of Grinell, were guests of Coles
burg friends part of the week. Mr.
Studebaker was formerly of this yicin-
ity where he taught school many
years ago, and in later years has been
engaged in educational work else
where
Raymond Gorkow had streak of
bad luck one day last week, when he
fell striking bis arm on piece OF
sharp tin. The cut made required
three stitches to close and took the
joy out Of Raymond's life for time
Clyde B. Bush, an ex-service man
and victim of tubercular trouble
contracted during the war, has been
taken to Iowa City for treatment.
J. L. Prentice has moved into his
enlarged and remodeled building OF
Main Street He now has more roomy
quarters for his restaurant business
The rooms present neat and tasty
appearance.
Mrs. F. A. Grimes will be hostess tc
the w. F. M S. at the next regular
meeting, August 18th.
The Zion M. e. church has beer
greatly improved by the addition Of
two coats of white paint with gray
trim. The reception and dining rooms
have been beautified by the applica.
ton of stain and varnish and the edi.
flee is now ship-shape.
John Brown will enlarge his house
by raising the east addition to two
story high and making two rooms
on the second floor. The work will,
probably be commenced within week
the material being now no hand.
Three Colesburg youths, Wilbur
Conner, Oscar Bush and Adrian Shaw
have gone to Canada to seek employ
ment
Herman Holthaus is having new
house erected on his farm south west
Of town. Jos. Woeste and workmer
are now at work on the same.
Ed Miller is having large new
barn built on his farm near Upde-
graph. The building is now well
under way.
The Camp Fire Girls held bus.
mess meeting at the home of Miss
Leila Irmscher, Wednesday evening
On Saturday evening they conducted 6
bake sale on the lawn of the M. L
Kirschbaum home, which was quite
successful in financial way.
Miss Coral Smith has position in
the schools at Collins, Iowa, for the
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