Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06

built the old mill that still stands as
one of the early landmarks in this COM
munity, and after which our city was
named, and 'by which it was known for
several years. This partnership, known
as Green Bros, existed until about 1886.
Alfred continued to run his store until
the fall of 1856, when he formed part
nership with his brother-in-law, 1. S.
Hanna, and the business continued to
prosper under the firm name of Green &
Hanna until June, 1899, when they dis
posed of their interests on account of |
Mr.. Green's failing health. Having dis
posed of his interests in Coggon, he
moved to Clark, S. D., with his family
on the 23d of October, where he en-
gagged in the hotel business. He had,
however, been in his new home but
about four weeks when the summons
came for him to appear before the Great
Judge of the universe. His children,
Milan, Minnie, Karl, Raymond, Leo
and Glen were at his bedside, with their
mother, as was also his sister, Mrs. I. s.
Hanna, and his brother, Amos Hunt,
both of Coggon.-Monitor.
School Notes.
Oscar Benson is now principal of the
schools at Woodstock in Wright county.
Earle Taber will teach his first
school this winter at the Center school
ho1ua in Hnpov NrooL
Matte Holscher will teach the Sunny
Side school again this winter. This is
Miss Holscher's third winter In this
school.
The program committee has been
fortunate in being able to secure Prof.
G. 2. Colgrove, of the State Normal
School, for a lecture at the Earlville
association.
Are you keeping up in current eventsp
The last years of this century are great
years for history and geography. At
least fifteen minutes each week should
be spent in the review of current events.
The committee has taken great pains
in preparing the program for the teach
ers' association to be held at Esrlville,
December 9th. Every teacher in the
county should try to attend this meet.
ing.
Married at the home of the brides
parents in Collins Grove, Margaret M.
Smith and j. Evans. Mrs Evans has
been one of Delaware county's most
successful teachers.
Emma Neiderfrsnk will enter the
State Normal School for the special pri-
mary course. Miss Neiderfrank has
proven herself to be first class teacher
and we believe she will be successful as
primary teacher.
Lutte Weber and Floy Farmer have
purchased fine libraries for their respec-
tive schools. 1t is gratifying to know
that nearly two thousand volumes have
been placed in the rural school libraries
during the past four years.
The State Teachers Association, which
is to be held at Des Moines, December
9th, 28th and 10Th, will be of more
than usual interest this year. During
the association an opportunity is given
to those who wish to take the examina-
tion for state certificates.
Clifford Paul the newly elected super
intendent of Jones county, is, we be-
lieve, the youngest superintendent in
Iowa. He is twenty. two years of age
While Mr.. Paul is young, he has had
q successful experience in all grades
of school work. For the past two
years he has been principal of the Cog
gan schools.-Delaware County Teacher.
Notice of Appointment of Administrator.
STATE OF IOWA, Ice
| DELAWARE COUNTY, 3D.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed and qualified
as Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Lech-
tenberg, late of Delaware County. deceased. All
persons indebted to said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them, duly
authenticated, to the undersigned for allowance.
HENRY VICTOR LECHTENBERG,
Administrator.
Dated November 10th, 1899.
HENDERSON,, HURD, LiNEHAN b KIEsHL,
478w, Attorneys Tor AdminiatfAtpf