Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-27

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on the graves of their fallen. The spot
where the rebel prison stood, where
were confined 10000 rebel prisoners, and
the Oldest building on the island, an
old mill, were other interesting sights.
We saw the grave and monument of
General Rodman, the inventor of the
Rodman gun and two of the huge guns
that had seen actual service in the
War of the Rebellion were on his lot.
We drove through the oificer'squarters,
and, oh such beautiful homes.
We went over through Moline past
the ohm Deere establishments and the
John Deere trains. Saw the old |
Swedish church with its lovely sur
roundings, ate our dinner Ia late one
however) over in Rock Island, then
started back and were ready to do the
Soldiers Orphans Home.
Conveyances were furnished by
Superintendent ass from the end of
the street car line to and from the
home, to those who were attending the
encampment. We arrived rather late,
just in time to see the little ones march
into supper, and prettier sight never
witnessed They were all seated at a
signal, and as the superintendent bowed
his head to return thanks every little
head was bowed, The youngest child
was a Tbabe Of Seighteen months, the
Oldest perhaps sixteen years. l asked
how many there were and was told
44O sat at table that night. lhave
not the time or space to describe the
beauties of the home, and will only say
that it is situated in the suburban part
of the city of Davenport. about two
miles northeast of the post office. The
location is one of the most beautiful
and healthful in the vicinity. The
grounds, made attractive by shade
trees, flowers, and shrubbery, afford
ample opportunity for exercise and
recreation. The buildings are situated
upon hill in about the centre of the
farm facing the east. They are heated
by steam and lighted by electricity.
The dining room has capacity of
seating over 500 children. The officers
and employees number about 60 per.
SONS and at present there are about $50
children in the home. But we must
enter the hack whichsis awaiting us at
the door, and as it is already after six
o'clock, we hasten home, eat nice,
dainty supper, and are away again in
company with our kind friends, fol
Central Park. Please excuse my sim
plicity, but am sure enjoy it mole
than R. w. and Mrs. Terrill do their
travels in foreign lands.
l Here we pass lovely residence.
stop to make inquiries and Mrs. Calf
explains. 1t is the home of a man by
the name of Davis and it was his
father that wrote, "America.' On we
pass until my eyes are fairly dazzled by
q most beautiful structure, and again
she explains. 1t is the new Presby-
terrain church, just completed, costing
the sum of $4,000 1t was nearly
time for evening service to begin, SO
we went in, and some kind young
j, ladies turned on the electric lights and
showed US through the building, which
surpasses anything 1 ever saw, as my
travels through large cities have not
been very extensiye and my knowledge
in that line is rather limited. But 1
must hasten-a s we now enter Central
park, and at the entrance is the old,
world renowned oaken bucket, "the
iron bound bucket, the moss.covered
bucket, which hangs in the WE'LL" with
the old sweep, which was huge tree
!. with the roots on one end to make II
heavier, and they kindly let Mrs
Carter lower the bucket anl
draw 1water from the cool pebbl,
bottom for our refreshment
which was fine. l will not at
tempt description of the park, but w
now got aboard street car on the lool
} line and completely did the town.
The city was beautifully lighted, ant
we enjoyed this part of the program
very much, but we are tired enough t,
seek our beds for an early start home
ward in the morning. However, L jus
want to say one more say, and that is t,
4 speak of the mice street discipline WI
obterved while in Davenport, that al
l though they had open saloons, 1 neve
noticed one single intoxicated person
while there, no carousals or loud tall
on the street corners, but everything
J, was nice and orderly. People were kline
and obliging, and it was trip / shall
e always remember. MRS. THos ELDER
Masonvllle to Cele brate.
Masonville is numbered among on
, enterprising neighbors that will obsery