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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

London, April Especial dispatches
from Berlin say Great Britain has
agreed to the German proposal for
unanimity in the decisions of the Sa-
moan commission.
An agreement has been reached be-
tween the three powers (the United
States, Great Britain and Germany
on two propositions. namely: The APP
pointment by each power of a high Off
cial to investigate and regulate the
conditions prevailing at Samoa. and
the making of unanimity necessary in
all decisions of these high officials
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

Petition of Sarah Roberts to remit tax on north
half lots and s, block %, Earlville, Iowa, is
granted, she being unable to contribute to the
public revenue.
Petition of F. o. Hutchins to remit tax is grant
ed, che being unable to contribute to the public
revenue.
Petition of Mary Scott to remit taxes assessed
TO her in Bremen and Oneida townships for 1893
is granted, she being unable TO contribute to the
public revenue.
Petition Of Melissa Gardner to remit taxes for
the year 1893 is granted she being unable to con-
tribute to the public revenue
Petition of Ward Lyman to remit taxes on
$1,000 is granted, it being erroneous assessment
Petition of Gilbert Deshaw to refund poll tax
for the year 1898 is granted, 1t being an erroneous
assessment.
Petition of Peter Bristol to refund tax on 81 600
for the year 1888 liz granted it being an erroneous
assessment.
Petition of |. p Miller to refund poll tax il
granted, 1t being an erroneous assessment.
Petition of Caroline Goodman to remit taxes
for the year 1898 is granted, she being unable to
contribute to the public revenue.
Petition OF Mrs. S. Z. Hustled to remit taxes on
east half lots % and a. Amsden's addition to Man
chester, lie granted under Sec 1871, Code Of Iowa,
1873.
Petition of Mary j .Ludley to remit taxes ir grant
ed under Sec. 1911, Code Of Iowa, 1873.
Petition of F. L. Larrabee for right to use bridge
on the Adams road as cattleway IL granted he
being responsible for all damage caused by said use
Petition of Ellen and Thomas Carrigan to remit
taxes for tho years 1887 and 1893 is granted they
being unable TO contribute to the public revenue.
Petition Of =. II, Murphy TO refund dog TAX ID
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
In District Court, Delaware County, Iowa
In Re Estate Notice of Application
of for
Patrick Trumblee. Conveyance of Real


To II. f. Arnold, Executor Of the Estate of
Patrick Trumblee, deceased Edna G. Trumblee,
Edith Trumblee. James Trumbee, Edward
Trumblee, William Trumblee, Addison Thumb.
lee, Mary Trumblee. Patrick Trumblee, Kate
Trlmblee, George Trumblee, Earl Trumblee,
heirs and legatees under the last will and tesla
ment of Patrick Trumbee, deceased.
Youand each of you are hereby notified that
there Is now on file In the office OF the Clerk of
the District Court of the State of Iowa. In and for
delaware County. the petition and application of
Sarah l.. II umblee, wife of william Trumblee,
son Of said deceased. praying that the Executor
Of said estate be ordered and directed by said
to-wit part of lot thirty-three 1857 of the sub
division of the northwest quarter and the north.
west quarter of the northeast quarter of section
twenty.three, township 90 N. RI W. 9Th p. NJ,
excepting the town of Lamont, Railroad grounds
and school house, lot described as follows All
that portion OF the above described lot lying east
OF the center Of highway crossing the same. COM
mencing at the northeast corner of said lot,
thence west six and thirty and ten thirty thirds
hundreths 70. 80 1888 chains to the center of
highway, thence south along the center of high
way to the south line of lot thence southeastern
ly along south line of the lot to the southeast
corner Of same, thence north easterly on the east
line of lot to place of beginning, In fufllment OF
q contract therefor entered into by said Patrick
Trumbee. deceased, In his life time, as in said
petition set forth, to which reference is hereby
made.
Now unless you appear thereto and show eause
why the Court should not grant the relief In said
day Of the May term qs99) of said Court. which
will be begun and held at Manchester, In said
county, on Monday, the LIST day of May, A. ID.
1885, your default will be entered and action be
taken as prayed SARAH l.. TRUMBLEE
Dated March 9th. 1899. (lsAw) Petitioner
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
Business / Chances.

For reliable information inrelation to
locations for business of all kinds write
the Industrial Agent of the Chicago
Great Western Ry. Business men and
manufacturing industries wanted for
towns on this line situated in the best
farming sections of the west. Send for
Maps and Map leaflets. W. j. Reed,
604 Endicott Bldg, st. Paul, MINI. "A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

Mayor Harrison seems to have as
strong hold upon the voters of Chica-
go as his father ever had. In round
numbers, he beat Carter, his republican
opponent, 10000 and Altgeld, the indie
pendent or boiling democratic candi-
date. 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
HARRISON REELECTED
Carries Every Ward in Chicago
Except Five.
MAYORS PLURALITY OVER $1,000.

The New City Council Said To Bo tho Best
One Chicago Has Had for Decads-Re-
suit of the Election in Other Illinois
Towns-Repubiicans Win in st. Louis.
Chicago, April 6.-Carter H. Harrison,
Jr., has been reelected mayor of the
city of Chicago by a plurality of over
41,o00. He carried everv ward in the
city save five, the Twelfth, Twenty
fifth, Twenty-seventh. Thirty-frst and
Thirty-second. Following is the vote
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
the dennlte policy determmeo upon.
GET READY TO SAIL FOR MANILA.
Troops Collecting at San Francisco and
Awaiting Tranhnorts.

Troops Collecting at San Francisco ana
Awaiting Transports.
San Francisco. April 10.-Three bat
teries of United States light artillery
from the east have arrived at Oakland,
and two trains, with four batteries Of
heavy artillery, are due. They will be
quartered at the Preside until the
transports are ready to sail. 1t is pro-
posed to send the light artillery direct
to Manila and the heavy batteries to
Honolulu for garrison duty. The Tween
ty-first United States infantry is now
on its way from Plattsburg and IL
scheduled to leave on the transport
Arizona. The Thirteenth United States
infantry is also on the way from the
east and will probably have the Scan
dia for transportation to Manila.
The United States collier Brutus has
sailed for Guam. The Scandal will be
taken to Hunters Point dry dock. The
transport Arizona has finished coaling
and is all ready to take on supplies for
her voyage. The Newport has been
locked at the Union Iron works for a
thorough overhauling. 1t is expected
that in few days all the transports
will he ready to convey to Manila the
troops now en- route here from the east
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
BOARD PROCEEDINGS.
April Term 1899.
srArE OF IowA, Delaware connty,-ss.

STATE Of IOWA, De1HWUre Counts'-Fs'
BE IL Remembered. That on this 3D. day of April,
A. ID. 1899, it being the first Monday in said month,
the Board of Supervisors of said county met in
regular session; present, S. P. Carter. chairman,
F. L. Durey, Thos Lindsay, members, and II. E.
Stetson, auditor, when the following proceedings
were had:
Resolved, That it be and is hereby ordered by
the Board of Supervisors of Delaware county,
Iowa, that the statement of assessment and length
executive council March 2lst, 1899, be entered on
the records of the Board of Supervisors of said
county.
STATEMENT
Showing the length in miles of the several rail
roads In Delaware county, state of Iowa, January
1st 1899, and the assessed value thereof per mile,
as fixed by the executive council March 2lst, 1899,
in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 1884,
1885, 1896, 1887, 1910 and 1871, Code of 1897;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

Denver. April 6-The Democratic
city ticket, excepting city clerk and city
treasurer, probably some of the alder
men, has been elected by pluralities
ranging from 1000 to 1000. The mayor
elect is Henry v. johnson. prominent
lawyer. who held the Office of United
States district attorney for Colorado
during President Clevelands second
term. He supported Bryan in the last
presidential campaign.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINS
TRAITOR.
State of Iowa, Delaware County. So.
Notice Is hereby given. that the undersigned
has been duly appointed and qualified as Ad-
minstrator of the estate of Jane Ballard. late of
Delaware County, deceased. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment. and thosa having claims
against the same will present them. duly authen-
ticated, to the undersigned for allowance
L NJ. CARR,
Dated March %, 1899. Q3w3) Administrator.
Bronson Il Carr, att'ys for estate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

AS a result of the "roast meat !" testi-
mony it is quite probable that Ayers
successor will have horseless canning
attachment to the United States army.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
Notice of Appointment Of Executor.

oIAIE UT IOWA, UblHWdre COuHty-SS:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed and qualified as ex-
ecutor of the estate Of Mary A. Denton. late Of
Delaware county, deceased. All persons In
debted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment, and those having claims
against the same will present them, duly
authenticated, to the undersigned for allowance.
12w3 II. w, THRILL.
Dated Manchester, Iowa. March i5. 1899.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

And it is further ordered by the Board of Super
railroads lying in each township, city. town, in
dependent district, sub-district and lesser tax
ing districts, Us shown by the foregoing schedule,
be declared the true length of said railroads. sit
uated in said townships, city, towns, independent
districts, subdistricts and lesser taxing districts
for assessment purposes, and the Auditor is
town councils of Manchester, Earlville, Hop
kinton, Greeley and to the clerks of the several
townships through which said railroads run.
On motion the board adjourned until Tuesday
April 4, 1899.
Tuesday, April 4. 1899.
Board met us per adjournment.
Members all present.
Yesterdays proceedings read approved.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
Those Rough Edges

on your well-worn collars can't be
cut off orchewed off, but its no use
to throw the collar away, for we
have a machine which is gotten up
solely to remove those jagged edges
that cut into your skin. It does it
without injury to the collar, too.
Come down and we'll show you how
it works. Another clever device is
one designed to prevent collars
from cracking where they are
turned over at the points or about
the neck. This means longer life
for the collar and more comfort for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
That Jefferson Day Fesst.

The menu of the dollar dinner in New
York has not been formally announced,
but it is understood that it will include
roast octopus, broiled money-devil and
scrambled monopoly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINS
TRAITOR.

ottte VI IVWH DtIHWHFe UUHHty, ss.
Notice is hereby given. that the undersigned
has been duly appointed and qualified as Ad-
late of Delaware County. deceased. All persons
Indebted to said estate are requested to mike
Immediate payment. and those having claims
against the same will present them, duly anthem
ticated, to the undersigned for allowance.
M.F. LEROY,
Dated March 25th. 1899. u3wS) Administrator.
Bronson 4 Carr att'ys for estate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
FINE PHOTOS.
Fine pictures at Douglas, the photographer.
EFT
Verv Chenn Tirkets

Are on sale daily at all ticket offices of the Chi
cago Great Western Ry. to points In Oregon,
British Columbia, Idaho and Montana. A good
opportunity to travel cheaply. Consult any
time tables, etc. OF address, Il. H. Lord, General
Pass. y Ticket Agent, lib Adams St, Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
Farm for Sale.

The Clark farm, consisting of 200 acres OF cui-
tiyated land and 20 acres of timber is for sale.
it is located about miles south east OF
Manchester on the Delhi road. For particulars
address or call on Bronson & Carr, Mancliester.
Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

Hamilton, Bermuda, April 10.-The
cruiser Raleigh. one of Dewey's fleet at
Manila, has arrived here on its way to
the United States. The officers will be
entertained by the British officials here.
All aboard are we'll
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
I. o. o. F. celebrat,on.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway will sell excursion tickets to
Davenport, Iowa, for the above oc.
casion. Tickets will be on sale April
25 and 26 good to return until April
9th at Fare and One Third for the
round trip. 15w2
=. a. n;e,.,;., Ca,,,,, - Ia,,,u a.. =.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
The New City Council.


The new city council is the best Chi
cago has. had for a decade. OF the
sixty-eight members. forty-seven stand
pledged for good city government and
have been tested or their pledges can
be relied upon. Only twenty-one
stand committed against such policy
or else are not openly committed to it.
In politics the new civic body stands:
Democrats, S5; Republicans, So: inds-
pendent Republicans, /.
In the town elections the Democrats
carried the north, south and west
towns. They were also successful in
Lake, with the exception Of the ofilce
Of supervisor which was won by the
Republicans. Hyde Park, Lake View,
Calumet. Proviso and Jefferson were
carried by the Republicans. The Citi-
Eens' ticket was successful in Evanston.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
SllcriR,s sale


Notice is hereby given that. by virtue of n
special execution: to me directed. dated Decem-
Der 18th, 1895 and issued out of the office of the
CLERK Of the District Court of the stare of Iowa.
In and for Delaware County, upon Judgment
and decree rendered in said court on the 18th
day of March, 1898, in favor of j. A. Thomas and
against Brown Smith, ! have levied upon the
following described real estate as the property
OF the said Brown Smith. to-wit: The southwest
quarter OF the southeast quarter of section ,hir-
ty-iive $50, township eghty-eight (ss). north
range sly go. west of the 9Th p. IN. And tn |
OF . o'clock a. in and o'ciock n. M. sale to com
lnence at the hour of O'Clock p. m. of said day
at the Court House door In Manchester, County
of Delaware and State of Iowa. will proceed to
sell said property. or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said execution. amounting
to nne thousand. four hundred eighty and TWEEN
ty-five one.hundredths dollars debt. ilfty-forI
and eightone-hundredtli dollars attorney frees
and twenty-five and seventy. onehinaredths
dollarscosts together with interest and accrunp
costs. at public auction, to the highest and hest
bidder for cash.
Dated this 10th day of March. 1899.
r. FIsuEI.
l4w2 Sheriff of Delaware County
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

Greatest spring tonic ever offered suffering hui
mainly. Drives away. all blood impurities CON
stpation, kidney and liver troubles. Keeps you
we'll all summer. Rocky Mountain Tea.-Smitlls
Pharmacy and Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
These Few Points

will give you little idea of the
pains we are taking to give you the
best laundry work Obtainable in this
section. We honestly believe there
is no town in Iowa the size of Man
chester which can show so well
equipped plant. Every care d
taken by competent workmen AMI
work is called for and delivered
promptly. Not the least of our ~
vantages is found in having the bst
OF soft water, as we use the exha,st
steam for this purpose. We void
like share of your business md
believe we can merit it. Will lou
give us trial?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

granted, 1t being an erroneous assessment
PETITION OF J. X P. Bolsinger is referred to the
city council of colesburg., Iowa
The petition of the following for remission of
taxes are referred to the city council of Manches-
Matte Martin
The petitions of the following for remissions of
taxes are not granted: Gust Lundin, VIM. Will
lialns and Patrick H. Devne.
Petition of James Mitchell is continued for GER
tifcate of assessor.
Petition of ID. W. Barr is continued for certf
cate of assessor.
Petition of E. E. Reed to remit taxes is granted,
she being unable to contribute to the public rev.
enue
Petition of Leroy and Sophia 1nges to remit
taxes is granted, they being unable to contribute
to the public revenue.
Petition of II. II. Bacon to eemit taxes is grant
ed to the amount of 500.
Petition of S. NJ. Chase to remit taxes is grant
ed to the amount of Sl0.97.
Petition of W. Z. Reed and w. j Petrie to remit
taxes Is continued for statement ms to the amount
of insurance.
Action of the trustees of Prairie township in
granting relief to JAS. Houlahan is not approved.
Resolved, That the taxes for 1892, now standing
on the books in the treas urers Office be RENTED
On motion the Board adjourned until Friday,
April I, 1899.
Friday, April I, 1899
Board met as per adjournment. Members all
present. Yesterdays proceedings read and APP
proved.
The official bond of Allen L. Boomer, clerk of
Delhi township, is approved
| The official bond OF James j, Brnnsan, justice
| of the peace, North Fork township, is approved.
| The official bond of ID. o. Potter, county survey
| or. is approved.
| The official bond of E. IL Blanchard, steward of
| the poor farm, il approved
Petition of Caroline Miller to refund taxes for
| the year 1897, to the amount of $2.t3, and re-
nit the tax of 1898 is granted, she being unable to
contribute to the public revenue.
| CLASS IL, CONTINUED.
| James Cnrrle trustee. Oneida ........S 3 I'd
| j w Tabor, assessor, Delaware, continued.
| VIM Evans, assessor, Collins Grove, /"
| Fred Durey, trustee. Observation-Disclosures. on
| John Hetherington, trustee. ..........,... 800
| j Higman, I" :..... 800
I W Hatfield, assessor. -, -: ........... 30 q
Ordered that Edward Diers be and is hereby ap-
| pointed Justice of the peace in and for Colony
| township. to fill vacancy.
| CLASS A-SupERvIsoRs.
5 Carter, session work ..............""s 60 o.
| Thos Lindsay, Sc ............. 26 &c
| Sf carter, committee. observation-disclosures. ( y
| + l. Dursy, " ............... S3r
| Thos Lindsay, !" .................... OF
Ordered that the contract for steel ceiling fol
the auditors, clerks and superintendent office,
he awarded to Carhart 4 Adams. for the amour,
Of one hundred and forty four dollars ($l4400, &c
cor.ling to plans and specifications.
S. p. CARTER,
Chairman Board of Supervisors
/ II, E, STETSON. Auditor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

To Eleanor W. Gateley, widow. and Elizabeth
John II. Gateley Ella Gateley. Thomas Henry
Gateley. Laura Sennett, Eugene f Gateley
Christie Hart, Tressa Gateley and Cecilia c.
Dunield helrs-at.law of said decedrnt..
Notice Is hereby given that there is now on file
in the office OF the Clerk of said court, tho final
report of the undersigned as EXecutriX of the
finally discharged and her bond eXonerated
You are further notified that the hearing of
said report will be brought on before the court
on the second Monday,o Of the next term thereof
as soon after said 9Th day of May as same can be
heard; and that, unless objections are made to
said report the same will be approved and said
lava CECILIA 4. DUFFIELD
BRONSON < CARR ExecutriX of said Estate.
Attorneys for Estate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
california Tourist Oar.

After March 14th the through Tour
list Car to Los Angeles, California, via
the Chicago Great Western Ry in con-
nection with the A. Z. Us. F. Ry, will
run every second week instead of every
week. This is the best route to Califor-
mia points, and prospective travellers will
be cheerfully furnished ali information
regarding rates, time, date Of car 1eav.
ing their stations, etc, by addressing
Lord, General Pass. & Ticket Agent,
Chicago. 1Ow11
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

On the head of the ticket: Carter H.
Harrison, DEM, 14s,15s; Zina R. Car
ter, Rep, 107,225; John P. Altgeld, Ind,
45,93s; John "A. Wadhams. Pro. s2s; Au-
gust Klenkie. Soc. Lab, l,121; Thomas
G. Kerwin, Soc. DEM, 1886; Harrison's
plurality, 41,933.
City Clerk Loefier ran second to the
mayor, receiving plurality of 1896,
as against 5.657 for Ortseifen and 1870
for Ryan. This is accounted for by the
scratching of the independent voters.
who stood by Mayor Harrison. but voted
the Republican ticket for the rest Of the
pop,;paaS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

1t adds spice to dreary life, encourages tile
human heart lifts one out Of despair, breathes
new life and confidence. That's what Rocky
Mountain Tea willdo. 81 cents.-Smiths Phar-
macy and Gregg 4 Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
In District Court of Iowa, in and for Della
ware County, May Term, A. d. 1899.
III Re Estate Notice
of of
Peter johnson, Final Report,

To Isabel Johnson, widow and Alice NJ. Jones,
Emma II. johnson and Lolita johnson, heirs at
law of said decedent:
Notice is hereby given that on or before the list
day of May. 1892 there will be on file in the Of
eOf the Clerk of said Court. the Final Report
of the undersigned as Administrator of the es.
tate Of said deceased. and praying that he be
You are further notified that the hearing of
said report will be brought on before the Court
on the Ind day Of the next term thereof, which
COMMENCES on the LIST day of May, A. d. 1880. or
as soon thereafter as same can be heard and
that unless objections are made to said Report,
the same will be approved and said Administra-
tor and his bondsmen released.
BRONSON & CARR, (134w)L. G.. PREUSNER,
Atty's for Estate. Administrator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12
Our New r1angle:
It's Mighty Uncomfort-
able to Have

on a shirt with the neckband
twisted all out of shape by being
hand-ironed. A new little machine
we have just put in does away with
all that annoyance and enables us
to iron wristbands and neckbands
in stock shape. This item is worth
thinkino. of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

hereby certify that the foregoing statement is
correct, as shown by the records OF the executive
council on file In this office.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and
seal of my office this 23d day of March, 1885,
A. II. DAWSON,
Secretary of Executive Council.
To the Auditor of Delaware County, Iowa.
And it is further found by the Board of Super
visors that the main track Of the Chicago Great
Western is situated in the several townships and
lesser taxing districts as follows:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

On motion the Board adjourned until Thurs.
day. April 8, 1899.
Thursday. April g. 1899.
Board met as per adjournment. Members all
present. Yesterdays proceedings read and
approved.
cLAss-2a-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-12

In the District Court of Iowa. in AMI for
Delaware County, May Term, A. d. 1899.
In Re the Estate
Of Notice of Final Re-
Thomas Gateley., W port.