Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-11-16
COLESBURG

Inc weather Man acted up In such
way as to upset our plans for Arm
istice Day in so far as they depended
on those outside the community. How
ever, local talent rallied to the rescue
and very creditable program was pre-
scented. The music was inspiring as
was also the patriotic and highly inter-
esting address given by Rev. W. Minor
Lemen. In the evening Rev Lem en-
presented slides of Washington, d. C..
with descriptions. A basket ball gam 9
between the town and high school
teams was an attraction Of the after
noon The H. s. team was victorious.
The outdoor sports planned for the
day we're out Of the question. The
wants of the inner man were supplied
by the busy Ladies Aid. Proceeds of
the dinner and supper were around the
$50 mark The doings of the day con-
cluded with hop; music being fur
nished by the Haymakar's Orchestra
of five pieces. There was good at
tendance considering the weather and
condition of the roads.
A play entitled "Peabody's Pew is
to be presented by local talent in the
near future.
Mrs. A. E. Potts is convalscing from
a recent illness.
Mrs. G.. H. Walker has sold the no
tel property to Manuel Wiltsie who
will take possession within few
months. Mr.. Wiltsie arrived a week
ago from Ryegate. Montana, and his
family will follow later. He reports
business slack and money scarce In
his section of Montana, hence his re-
turn to Iowa.
Arthur Cation Of Waukon was re-
cent guest of relatives in town. He
autoed to Manchester, Oneida and
Greeley Monday to call on relatives
and friends and was, accompanied on
the trip by Mr.. and Mrs. P. Bristol.
Mrs. Addie Page Todd of st. Paul Is
in the city for visit with relatives
and old-time friends. She will be
recalled as the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. jeremiah Page, pioneer residents
of this community. This was her home
until several years after her marriage,
when the family moved to Seattle,
Washington Mr.. Todd passed away
several years ago. Mrs. Todd is now
81 years Of age, and in remarkable
health of mind and body for one OF
her years. Her son, who is lawyer,
accompanied his mother here returning
to the Minnesota metropolis on Sum
day. The trip was made by the auto
route.
Mrs. Herman Brockmeier has been
i'll for several days past as the re-
suit of hard cold. She is improving
now
The w. F. NJ. S. met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. John Schenke. The
attendance was rather small, owing
to the inclement weather. A very
interesting feature of the program was
the interesting report Of the branch
missionary convention recently held at
Washington, Iowa. Mrs. Stella Vessel
was delegate from Zion Society
10 Sdlu COuNcullOu dHu saw vel
complete report. More should have
heard it,
George Koeneke land Miss Daisy
Shaw were at home from Waterloo
for Armistice Day and remained until
Sunday.
John Schrunk has rented the farm
belonging to the James Mcmahon es-
tate and with his family, moved thereon
the latter part of the week.
Perry Rulon of Wood spent Sun
day at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
John Schrunk.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Palmer and Miss
Lizzie Messerknecht of Earlville, were
in town for a brief time Saturday
whila enroute to the Palmer farm
south of town.