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

W. Good of Hopkinton, transacted
business in town Monday.
Paul Oehler drove to Greeley Tuesday
with a load of butter tubs.
VIM. Ball was down from Delaware
Saturday.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society meets Thursday of this week,
June Z, at the home of Mrs. Il. Q.
Perkins.
Mrs. Elisha Carpenter of Earlville,
visited friends in and near town Tues
day.
Miss Agnew of Hopkinton was an
over Sunday visitor at the home of
Gussie Boudurant.
Mrs. Blanchard and son Dale left Fri.
day for Iowa City, where they will stay
until Tuesday to attend the commence
ment exercises of the college there.
Bert Knowles, a brother of Mrs. Blan-
chard is graduate in the dental de.
psrtment.
Welcome Abbott and wife of Man
chester, visited friends in town Tues
day.
Mrs. Hefner and Mrs. LoDg of
Delaware, visited at the home of
Charles Stone and wife in town Thurs
day.
Mrs. Belle Saunders, Mrs. Lula
Deshan and two little daughters Of
Hopkinton, spent Decoration Day as
guests at the home of Bryce Saunders.
At meeting of the school board
Tuesday afternoon, William Reeve was
elected principal, Ella Burton, inter
mediate and Lizzie Fraser primary
teachers for the following year.
Miss Wood of Minnesota, YVES in TOW n
Wednesday canvassing for new book.
1t was "The Man of Gallilee."
Mrs. John Ham of Earlville, was in
town last Tuesday.
Dwight Finch of Manchester, tran
sacted business here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. b. Doolittle were
county seat visitors Tuesday after
noon.
Herman Phillips was over from
Earlyille on business Friday.
Don't forget the strawberry and ice
cream sociable in the e. A. II. Hall
Wednesday evening June s.
Mrs. Frisrs and two children Of
Everett, Washington, are visiting her
sister Mrs. Cora Porter this week.
Mrs. Jones of Manchester, visited
Mrs. Bert Peterson Friday.
Delhi will celebrate July 4th.
Hiram Field of Praireburg, at
tended the the Post b ere Friday.
| School closed Friday with the usual
picnic which the children enjoyed very
much.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
HoPKINToN.

A son gladdened the home of Joseph
Hugh and wife on Tuesday of last
week.
The senior class of the college issued
this year the most elaborate Invitations
yet sent out from the college.
Mrs. A. G. Smith went to Earlville
Thursday to visit with her sister, Mrs.
Il. A. Wragg.
Mrs. Schoonover, from McCook, Neb,
who has been visiting with her brother,
j. b. Hucker, returned to her home
this week.
Roy Salisbury arrived from Dubuque
Wednesday for visit at the home of
his uncle and aunt, R. G. Crawford and
wife, and also,to visit with his old col
lege chums.
J.I. Wiltsie is now laid off from
work, suffering from being poisoned In
some way. His hands became broken
out in such a manner that he cannot
use them. His uncle, Mr.. Hoover,
from Arlington is taking his place in
the depot.
| G. H. Deshaw, Master of the lodge
at this place will attend the Grand
Lodge, A. F. & A. Nj. held at Cedar
Rapids the coming week. He will &c
this evening in order that he may at
tend the school of instruction which
opens there Friday night.-Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
GREELEY.

Mike Burns, jr., came back this week
and will work here this summer.
DIR. Birney and wife, of Green, and
once residents here are visiting here.
j. M. jenkins was out In buggy
Friday and down town for the first time
in nearly year.
Mrs, Crabbs' father and mother, from
Sand Spring were here this week.
Mrs. George d. Bow. of Milwaukee,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jos.
Schneider.
Sometime on Friday night Mart Cook
and his family, by the light of the
moon, skipped out, leaving several to
mourn his loss several s s worth.
Mrs. Dollie Mcpherson nee Reddin
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Dry
bread. Mrs. Mcpherson has been Wis
visiting in Indiana and stopped on her
way home to Hartley.
Reports indicate that Chas Davis is
making great success of his first term
of school, which he is teaching in the
Matthews district. The directors are
DESTROYS of retaining him for the fall
term
Tim Hatfield left on Monday for
Hennesseyn Okla, where he will make
observations with view to locating.
He is going in the time of year when
that country is..at its best, and he will
no doubt be favorably impressed with
the same.
Henry Hilsenbeck went to Thorpe
Sunday morning to sell farm machin-
ery(?). We should judge by his beam
ing countenance that he made deal.
Persons that saw him there say that the
implement story is myth, that Henry
was in game where the trump was a
queen.-Home Press.
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ALMIRA.

Will Aldrich and wife, of the Bay,
visited at Bud Sheppard's Sunday.
Frank Towne, wife and sister drove
to Manchester and back Saturday
evening.
VIM. Haigh and wife were Ryan
callers Saturday.
John and Will Warrell transacted
business at the county seat Monday.
Bud Sheppard was Ryan caller
Monday.
Mrs. James Pinch, of Manchester,
visited her parents, VIM. Michael
and wife, the fore part of the week.
John Wilson, from Hopkinton, was
through these parts on business Tues
day.
Frank Clark's little girl has the scar
let fever.
Fred Tracey and wife are rejoicing
over the arrival of baby girl which
came to gladden. their home Wednes-
day.
Dr.. Scofield, of Ryan, was called here
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COCOON.

Coggon will celebrate the Fourth.
Born, last Friday morning, to Mr..
and Mrs. Aseph Ware, girl. This
makes them two girls.
Mrs. VIM. Sherman entertained her
sister, Mrs. Edmonds, from Manchester,
this week one day.
A merry party of young folks held
forth at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson Dewoody Tuesday evening.
They enjoysd themselves with games
and amusements until late hour.
James Patton is in Toledo having his
eyes doctored for cataract. We under
stand that he will have an operation
performed on them before he returns.
He is considerably encouraged that he
will receive much benefit before return
ing home.
Rev. A. M. West performed the cere.
mony at the Presbyterian parsonage
last week Tuesday evening that united
in marriage S. d. Houston and Miss
Lizzie Joslyn, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Joslyn. While to many the
news of this wedding comes as a sur
prise, yet they have the best wishes of q
host of friends.
Eighteen young people of Coggon
drove over to Spring Branch last
Thursday and spent the day picnicking
and enjoying the sights in around the
fish hatchery. Below we name the
party: Etna Blanch, Lydia Castle,
Pearl Dewoody, Lalia Ware, Anna
Merriam, Jessie Dewoody, Rena Hol.
comb, Winnie GHars, Emma Joslyn
Bessie Sheldon, Harry Sheldon, Ear
Dewoody, Everett Coquillette, Fred
Harvey, Mark Henderson, Walter
Henderson, Arthur Dewoody and War
rem Joslyn.
i Knowing that Bessie Sheldon would
soon leave as her parents will move Il
Nebraska, a large number of her schoo
mates and friends thought to give her
farewell party last Friday evening q
her home at the east end of Mali
street. They all report fine time
Those present were: Lalia Ware
Lettie Ware, Ethel Hunt, Ethe
Coquillette, Blanche Fairchild, Stell
Dewoody, Ruby button, Jennie Lyttle
Msble Hastings, Bessie Denburg, Tao
Dewoody, Hazel Hall. Muriel Hal
Lilly Patton, Lynn Savage, Harry Bur
ton, David Vinton, Wallace Hamilton
Abe Denburg, Paul Miller, Joe Nj
Cam and Fred Harvey Monitor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
EARLv1LLE

: Mrs. Smith, of Hopkinton is visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. T. A. Wrsgg.
Commencement exercises of the
class of 1900 of the public school were
held in the opera house Friday evening.
AS Will Laxon is having the mumps,
he was unable to give his GRAFTON and 1t
was read by Miss Laura Whipple. The
following is the program as rendered:
Invocation.
Male Quartette-"In the Silent Mead" 8. w.
Klaus, E. Millen. w. E. Cattron, Art Davis.
Symposium-"The Winning of the New
World"
Oratlon-"The Spanish Pioneers w. Der,
Milen.
Vocal Duet-"vieni Neco' (Campana) Miss
Mae Foster and Mrs Eva Bisgrove.
Oratlon-"The Tenants of the Forest" Guy
M. Fults.
Mixed Quartette-Misses Commerford and
Murley. Messrs. Millen and Still.
Oration-"The Dream of New France" VIM
Laxson.
Selection-Earlville Mandolin Club.
Oration-"The Chosen People," Miss Freda
Book.
Presentation Of Diplomas, G. M. La1on.
Male Quartette-"'Tis Morn
Benediction.
After the exercises an alumni reception ant
program WAS given at the home of VIII Hunt.
Mrs. Cox and little son, of Omaha
Nebraska, were visiting at the home Of
T. Murley Thursday. They drove
down from Manchester.
John Wolter, of Guttenburg, was
trsnsacting business here Friday.
Mrs. A. G. Bender, who has beer
visiting here the past month, returned
Saturday to her home in Durand, Ill
Her son, Willis, accompanied her ant
will go into Chicago this week.
Carl Hammond, Arthur Murley, - ohr
Csttron, Caro- Millen and Sarah Bel
were up from Epworth to attend the
commencement exercises Friday even
ing.
Decoration Day was appropriately
observed here The exercises consisted
of singing by the male quartette anc
an address by Rev. N. G. Brown. Aftel
the exercises ball game was played
between the second nine of Mancheste
and the second nine of this place, re
sulting in victory for Earlyille by {
score of 16 to 8.
B. W. James of Guttenburg, was IL
town Saturday.
b. j. Still left Saturday morning fol
Chicago, where he will enter the EN-
ploy of book publishing house al
travelling salesman.
7. o. Eaton and family, of Manches
ter, were guests Of l.. G. Hersey Dec
Grafton day.
The Earlville small boys went to AL
moral to play ball Saturday and won b!
the score of % to IA.
Emor Millen left Monday for lows
City, where he will spend commence
ment week of the State University O.
Iowa visiting friends.
Rev. Lovelace of the Baptist church
at Delaware preached in the M. Z
church Sunday morning.
Mrs. Sam Sanders and daughter, o
Hartley, are visiting relatives here
Mrs. Sanders is daughter of
Cousins.
John Book, accompanied by friend
from Elkader, attended the graduating
exercises here Friday.
Geo. Hunt is one of the latest vic
Tins of the humps.
e. d. EIDE returned Saturday nigh
from Iowa City, where he has been al
tending the state university the pas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
DYERsv1L1E AND VICINITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Luense and little
daughter went to Greeley Tuesday
morning to spend few days with rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Sassen, of
Petersburg, who had been visiting rela-
tives and friends at Hsverhill, were In
town Tuesday afternoon en- route
home.
A bright girl baby is at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hildebrant, Jr., in
Bremen township. Joe Tierschl is
uncle again.
Anton Meinen of South Fork was in
town last Tuesday. He was in to get
Contractor Messing and his men to
erect his large new barn.
j. B. Norman, one of the pioneer
settlers of near Petersburg, is making
important Improvements to his farm
residence which will te one of the finest
in his vicinity when completed.
A. c. Luense, the Chicago Great
Western bridge builder, stepped on a
rusty rail while at work the latter part
of last week and consequently was
laid up for few days. His foot was
quite sore for some time, but he is bet
ter now and has returned toiwork.
John Kraptl, of Bremen township,
was passenger from this point to
Cedar Rapids the latter part of last
week, where he had business matters to
look after. From there he went to
Waterloo where he obtained instruc-
tions for taking the census which be-
gins to-day friday. Mr.. Krapfl is the
enumerstor for Bremen township, In.
Guiding the town of Petersburg.
Last Sunday was festive day fol
the people of ST. Boniface congregation
of New Vienna. Thirty.f four children
being eighteen boys and sixteen girls
were admitted to their first holy com
munion. Their names are Mary Drees
Franziska Freking, Anna Hoeger
Franziska Herbers, Cecilia Nabel
Mary Oberbroeckling, Elenora Roth
Josephine Schultz, Barbara Steffen
Elenora Steffen, Sophia Vonderhasl
Anna Vorwald, Barbara Wagner, Jose
pima Wedewer, Clara Willenborg
and Katherine Wiemold, Hugo Ahlers
Aloyious Fangmsnn, John Froninl
Hubert Gerken, John Greuel, OFT
Hagemann, Henry Kaut, Edmund Kel
per, Frank Krogmann, VIM. Mel
Charles Rocker, Peter Ries, Jos. Sand
mann, Frank Shredder, John Sober
Charles Steffen, VIM. Tauke, Wn
Vorwald.-Commercisl and News-Le
for 81
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3 CORRESPONDENCE. 8
THORPE.

Thus far this community has escaped
the scarlet fever.
Mute Boardman had one of his hands
badly lacerated while stretching barb
wire last Tuesday. The surgeon took
nine stitches in the wound.
The republican primaries are over
with and we opine that If some of the
politicians had known that there was a
buzz saw attachment to the band wagon
they would not have insisted on ride.
w. A. Bushnell has begun his duties
as census enumerator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

Terre Haute, Ind, May 2S.-In n
pond near Youngstown the body of
Emily Price, aged is years, daugh-
ter of n well-known farmer of this
county, was found. The girl had not
been living Mt home for some time, but
had been employed in the household
of prominent farmer who lives near
the scene of the tragedy. 1t is not
known whether the case is one of muir
der or suicide, but the people of
Youngstown incline to the belief that
the girl met with foul play.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
aks.elnd Action on Amu.ement..

Chicago, May 28.-The action of the
Methodist general conference Satur-
day in passing resolution favoring
the retention of the rules against dane
ing and kindred amusements was re-
versed by the delegates Monday morn
ing On motion of DR.. j. NJ. Buckley
the measure passed Mt the former ses-
sion was ordered laid on the table by
vote of 256 to 253. The measure
passed on Saturday was in the shape
of n minority report made by the COM
mittee on the state of the church, and
provided that the rules against amuse-
ments be retained in the discipline.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
Wednesday to see John Sheppard, ST..

Wednesday to see John Sheppard, ST.,
who is quite sick.
CA. Locke and wife.were Milo call
ers one day recently.
Our school was closed Tuesday on
account of scarlet fever.
Quite number of the farmers around
here have had to replant their corn on
account of poor seed.
Ed Hugh was Pleasant Hill
caller Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

A mandolin club has been organized
here with the following members: Mrs,
Mark Fenton and e. H. Millen, 1st
mandolins; Mrs. Jerry Jacobs and
Emma Staehle, End mandolins; Jerry
Jacobs and Mark Fenton, guitars. Mrs.
Fenton will direct and Mr.. Jacobs
manage the new organization.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

Parties breeding to any of the above named
horses and dispOsing Of mares or removing
from the county will be held for insurance
money whether mare is In toal or net. Said
money becomes due ut once. Mares and colts
will be held for insurance wherever found. AL
accidents to mares at owners risk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
Moro outrnge 9. by .noxer..n

Tientsln, May 2S.-The BOXERS"
burned the Liulino station on the Lu-
han railway, twenty miles from Pc
kin. They also wrecked the track, de-
stroyed n number Of cars and MUIR
dered several Chinese employees. The
Belgian engineers in charge of the
work are safe Mt Ninglai. The "BoX-
s.rns, GRO u.eSak .EC CT, tcMerG p-'-.-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06


Mrs. j. Schweingruber and little
neice departed Monday morning for a
several weeks visit with friends in
Laurel, Nebraska.
Mrs. Jas. McBreavy, of Nickel Plate
was visitor at the home of her parents
here Sunday.
R. Houlahan and wife rejoice Over
the arrival of brand new girl at their
home Tuesday.
Mrs. p. Mcclure, of Monti, was shop
ping here Friday.
The Lutheran church has been i'm
proved by fresh coat of paint.
Jas. Keegan, of Willow Grove was
the guest of his nephew, Keran Keegan
Sunday.
| b. Elarin and family, of Golden spent
Sunday at the home of z. Murray.
Mrs Chas Morley and children were
visitors in Manchester last week.
b. H. Magirl and family are occupy
ing the rooms upstairs in the Duncan
building.
L. McCue is taking lay off for 6
short time. II. w. Gillette, of Mitch
ell, Iowa has charge of the depot.
Pat Leonard, of Prairieburg was il
town Sunday.
There have been no new cases O.
scarlet fever for several days past
There are only three families quaran
tined and they have the disease in tn,
mildest form.
A. Rissler and wife are happy over
the arrival of a new boy at their home
Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

BARGAIN IN RESIDENCE PROPERTY
A house and lot In one of the best resident
portions of city of Manchester for sale cheap
and Oh easy terms. Good dwelling, barn, etc.
Enquire Mt DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
12O Acre Farm For Sale.

We are agents for the sale
AMA-A the O. A. Underwood farm
n1 100 acres, situated about miles
mn IT north east Of Manchester
9s434 There Is q bargain for some
purchaser In this property. II not sold soon the
place will be for rent. BRONSON CARR,
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G. A. R. Encampment, DEPARTING mt of lowe

Davenport, Iowa, Juno 1924, 1900.
For this encampment the Chicago Great
Western Ry. will on June lila sell through
excursion tickets to Davenport. good to return
June 10th, at one fare for the round trip. For
further Information inquire of any Agent G. q.
w. Ry. or address +. II. Lord, G. 2. Il I. A.
113 Adams St., Chicago. e2w2
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80 Acres OF Sale.
My 80 acres near Manchester is for sale.
VI FRIEDRICH kALTENBACH.



M rot Hts nn nne a se xcnrsian tsats
good to return June IA, at One Fare For The
Round Trip. For further information Inquire of
q. r, i 7. A. ils Adams St., Chicago.
22W2
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Bashaw Wilkes
JEFF ROY

Spotted pony stallion, black and white. weight
800 lbs, g years old. He Is no doubt the finest
colored pony in the county, and has proven
himself a sure getter of spotted colts.
Terms-$s to Insure live colt.
Tuesdays at Earlville, Friday and Saturday at
Manchester.
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THE CAMPAIGN OF
1900


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GRANDMA 1888 Y42.783}

Dark steel gray percheron. foaled May 4. 1895,
Imported by NJ. w. Dunhain, Wayne, Ill 1893.
1G hands high; weight 1000 lbs. Long. low down
heavy bone, well finished and full of quality.
Terms-sl5 to insure live colt.
Monday at Earlville, Tuesday at Henry
Bockenstodt. Thur3day-Wm Odells-One mile
n of Greeley, Fridays l.. q. Clutes.
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HAMPTON Thursday.

Hampton Thursday.
Charles Stallard has done very nice
job of painting on Mrs. Julia Dens-
more's residence on south side.
George Scothorn and son, Bert, are
working in Manchester. They are mol
carpenters and lathers
Mrs. John Pemberthy was passen-
ger to New Hampton Tuesday, May 90,
where she will visit several weeks in
representations.
Bertha Merkl went to Strawberry
Point Friday.
9. o. Hewitt has returned from Ban
croft where he attended the graduating
exercises. His granddaughter who was
among the graduates came home with
him and he gave party in honor of
her and also for his granddaughter,
Lucy Clendenen, who lives with him, 1t
being her l6 tn birthday.
Grandma Stallard who has been here
visiting her SOD, Charles, departed We'd
nesday to visit son in Dyersville be-
fore she returns home 10 Dubuque.
Married at Independence, Saturday,
May 26, 1900, Miss May Brown of La
mont, to B. Wing, of Aurora. She
is beloved by all who know her and is
the only daughter of G. L. Brown.
They have gone to housekeeping on a
farm near Scott, Iowa. Lamont wishes
them a life of happiness and prosperity.
Mrs. May Pemberty assisted by
Messrs. George Bracher, j. w. and j
H. Penberthy gave musical recital to
their friends Tuesday evening, May 90
at her home, her pupils all taking part
About one hundred and twenty guests
spent very enjoyable evening.
Died, of consumption, Wednesday,
May Both, David van Vors, at his home
four miles west of Lamont. Deceased
was born January 1, 1910, and was one
of the early settlers of Lamont, having
come here before the railroad was pu
through. He was a kind father, hus
band, friend and neighbor. He was
member of the Baptist church and
teacher in the Sunday school, his elias
attending the funeral in body and con
stitutlng the choir. The deceased
leaves him surviving, wife and tiv
children, two sons and three daughters
all of whom are married with the OK
ception of Miss Edith. The funera
services were held Friday, June 1, g
, 10 q. m. and were attended by larg
concourse of friends and neighbor
Rev. Ostrich OBLIGATED and interme1
was made at Campton Cemetery.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-12-27

Over $2,OOO,OOO worth Of thorough
bred stock was on exhibition at the
greatest fat stock show that was ever
held In any country, at Dexter Pa
vilion, Chicago, Dec. is, 1900. Nearly
100000 was paid to exhibitors in
prizes. Advance" the champion fat
steer, was sold for $3.50 a pound, live
weight, and weighed on the Chicago
Scales Co.'s scales, the Official scales
OF the show. This is the highest price
at which any animal was ever sold for
beef.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-12-27

Mortality Among War Correspondents
Attanaien 10 called 10 the nrnlbsr "
casualtiAs among newspaper rODraHen-
tauvas who went out TO South Africa
10 daSoTibs the Boer war They scarce
ly ran the Same risks 40 the SeldierS.
but tAAy appear to have suffered In a
far hikhar degree All told, they wore
ninety IN number, and only hftoen Of
them reached Pretoria The NOR
tally was Ism per cent,-London Let
tor New York Tribnne.