Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-05
EARLyILIE.

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William Holscher, another of the es-
teemed retired farmers, passed away
last Wednesday afternoon, as the re-
suit of stroke of paralysis sustain
ed two days previous to his death
Mr. Holscher was native of Ger
many, and was 10 years of age. He
came to this country in his youth and
for many years was substantial and
successful farmer of Colony town
ship. About two years ago he retired
from farm life and moved to Earl
vile where he purchased home and
lived in comfort and ease. He was a
deyout Christian man held in the high
est esteem by large circle of friends
He is survived by his wife, three sons
Ben, John and Harvey Holscher and
four sisters, Mrs. John Schenke, Mrs.
Charles Luense, Mrs, Roy Koeneke,
and Miss Laurena Holscher. The fu-
neral was held at the M. E. church
Friday afternoon conducted by Rev.
Lempke pastor of the Zion Emmanuel
church, assisted by Rev. l.. D. Subbs.
The large congregation present at
tested to the high esteem in which
Mr.. Holscher was held. Burial was
made in Fairview cemetery.
A pretty wedding took place at the
home of Mrs. Emma Reeder, Wednes-
day, when her daughter Miss Fern
became the bride of Howard H. Hunt
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
trhh or IF
church, at twelve o'clock noon, in the
presence of large assemblage of
friends. The bride presented lovely
appearance in a wedding gown of.
white embroidered net over white
satin and she carried a bouquet of
bridal roses. She was attended by her
sister Hazel Reeder and Archie Hunt,
brother of the groom served as grooms-
man. Following the ceremony a sum-
ptuous wedding feast was served. The
birdie and groom were the recipients
of many beautiful and valuable we'd
ding gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt departed
in the afternoon for Waterloo to spend
short honey moon and are now stu
ated on the grooms fathers farm west
of town, The newly Weds are two of
Earlville's popular young people and
have host of friends who unite in
wishing them the best the land af-
fords.
The Annual business meeting Of the
Congregational church was held on
Thursday evening. The attendance was
MI fyy Hyor ~
ious officers the following officers
were elected for the year: Pastor,
Rev. w. J. SuckoW; Trustees, A. L.
Davis 1921. H. j. VanFleet 1922, L.
e. Sperring 1928; Deacons, George
Hunt 1921, J. E. Kenny, 1922, G. A.
Dayey, 1928. Deaconesses, Mrs. Grace
Wood and Mrs. George Heyer. Clerk,
Mrs. A. L. Davis, Treasurer, Ralph L.
Schaller. Music Committee, Mrs. A. j.
Meythaler, Ora Laxson, Carl Laxson,
Pianist, Ora Laxson. Assistant plan
list, Mrs. George Pulver. The church
which was established in 1859 is now
in flourishing condition with men,
bership Of 166. This church is MEM
Der of the Northeastern Association !
of Congregational churches and pas
tors and also of the Iowa State Con-
ference OF Congregational churches. 1
Ira thompson FORMER resident of
this phase died at his home in Farley
December ~. Mr.. Thompson conducted
a restaurant in Earlville for several
years leaving in the fall for Farley
where the family had resided for many
years. Although he had been in poor
health for several years his death came
suddenly. He was 81 years of age and
is survived by his aged mother, one
brother and two sisters.
Rev. w. ]. Suckow departed Sun
day evening for Denver Colorado, to
sna,,,. = few days with relatives and ]
The Monday Afternoon Club was
entertained at the home Of Mrs. Leon
ora Tietge.
An Oyster supper was served by the
Luther League in the I. o. O. F. Hall
Friday evening was largely attended
and a neat sum was added to the
treasury of the society.
Mr.. and and Mrs. Salow and family
of Manchester spent New Years in
this place.
Mrs. OrIey LOOMS had the misfor-
tune to fall at her home one day last
week and sustain a fractured collar
bone and two broken ribs.
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