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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Abner Smith.

Again the dark angel has visited
Edgewood and removed one of our
Oldest citizens, who for forty-Ave years
had watched the growth of small set
Element to prosperous village, and do.
ing his part in the upbuilding of the
community.
Abner Smith was born in Olean, N.
Y, June 10, 1921, and died at his home
in Edgewood, Iowa, April Is, 1900,
aged 70 years and 10 months. He was
married to Mary Elite Bond December
25, 1914, at .Farmersville, N. Y. Two
children were bora to them, son in
1S45, dying in infancy, and
daughter, Inez Amelia, born in 1917,
and dying in 1868 in her 18th year, just
budding into womanhood. Mr.. Smith
was engaged in the lumber business
previous to his removal to Iowa in 1855.
He settled in Delaware county, near
Yankee Settlement, now Edgewood,
where he has owned several different
farms. He bought and carried on for
short time hotel in Earlville. He
took very active part in the construc-
tion of the old Davenport & St. Paul
Railway, now the c. M. g. st. p, con-
tributing literally of money and time.
He left tho farm on account of ill
health, and removed to Edgewood in
1889, where he resided until his death.
He was an accommodating neighbor
always ready to respond to the call of
the poor and needy, always having
deep interest In the growth and pros
perity Of Edgewood, and died feeling
that his life's work was finished. The
funeral services were held in the Con-
gregational church at two o'clock. p. M,
Friday, April 20, conducted by Rev. j.
H. Palmer, of Cedar Rapids, after
which the remains were followed to
our beautiful cemetery by a large pro-
cession of sympathizing friends, there
to rest until the resurrection morn
Edgewood Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
EARLvILLE.

Ed Newcomb, of Forestburg, S. D.,
was visiting relatives here Saturday
He is engaged in stock raising and
ealestate at that place.
County Auditor Stetson was in town
Friday the guest of L. G. Hersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Swinburne at
tended the funeral of Matt Parrot at
Waterloo Wednesday.
Mrs. ). NJ. Dunn and Mrs. w. 1.
Millen entertained their lady friends at
the home of the former on Tuesday
afternoon from two until five o'clock.
Mrs. Geo Staehle Jr. saw Ada Rehan
the actress in "The Tanning of the
Shrew" at Dubuque Tuesday night
T. o. Eaton and daughter, Alice
Eaton, were visiting friends here We'd
nesday.
w. I. Wood was in Dubuque several
days last week as juror in the U. S.
District Court.
G. H. Bush, of Waterloo, who is now
on the road was business visitor here
Friday.
Miss Laura Whipple visited friends
in Dyersville Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Freeman and little
daughter are visiting at the home of
Perry Freeman.
The Rebekahs gave supper sociable
and program at the l. o. o. F. building
on Friday evening, Musical selections
were rendered by mandolin club con-
sisting of Arthur Reeder and G. G. Boil
man, of Hopkinton and Emor Millen
and Jerry Jacobs of this place. DIR. A..
H. Swinburne was present with his
gramophone and furnished good enter.
tainment. Games were also enjoyed
until late hour aud pleasant even
ing was had by all.
w. G. Kirchheck. of Colesburg, was
in town Saturday.
John Swinburne and daughter, Maud,
of Delhi, attended the Rebekah social
here Friday evening.
The Misses Burton, of Delhi, were
calling on friends here Saturday.
Miss Amelia Young returned to her
home in New Hampton, Saturday.
Young Bros Uncle Toms Cabin Co.
played to full house here Saturday
night but the troupe was considered 9
very poor one.
The Epworth boys base ball nine
came up Saturday and played the Earl
vile small boys the game resulting 20
to 10 in favor of Epworth. No boy on
either side was ov.r IA years of age,
and the teams were quite evenly
matched.
b. w. James and family, of gluten
berg have been visiting Mrs. James
mother, Mrs. Nc Crum.
Friends of Ernest Eaton will be in
terested in knowing that be has been
promoted from assistant principal to
principal Of the Oak Park High School at
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SoeoaeeooeeeS
coeooeoS COUNTY Scoeeos
: CORRESPONDENCE. !
EHLER.

BIZ. Henderson is home from Dubu-
que.
Harry Reed and wife visited relatives
in Central City Sunday.
Wallace Dewoody was seen in this
vicinity Friday.
Lawrence Nc Cue has accepted a
position as depot agent at Ryan and
will move there at once. Mr.. Houla-
han will occupy the Office vacated here
by him.
Mr.. E. E. Morse was in town Sunday.
Uriah Wheeless is scarcely able to be
around on account of sore eyes.
Frank Patton and wife are the proud
parents of baby girl born April the
26th.
VIM Montgomery Jr has purchased q
new riding pillow.
Martha Patton and her uncle, james,
drove to Ryan Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
HARTWICK.

Our farmers are busy blowing.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith were
in Delhi Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. w. Pelton was Delhi caller last
week Tuesday.
Mr.. Hackbarth was buying hogs in
and about Hartwick Saturday.
A. Miester has been loading Q car of
lumber to be sent to his brother-in-law
at Dows, Iowa.
Mrs. Cora Porter, of Delhi, visited
Hsrtwick friends last week.
Mrs. E. Hartman and her sister Wis
tied Delhi friends last Saturday.
Mrs. Joe Downs is on the sick list.
Miss Fronie E. Furman was in Delhi
Monday.
John Downs has gone to work for
AMIR. Sheppard near Manchester.
The young folks of our place gave
Miss Elvira Hartman q surprise party
last Wednesday evening. About
twenty-four were present and q merry
evening was spent in various games;-
the best game, We think, was the tor
menting of the couple who sat in the
corner by the organ. Baskets we'll
filled with edibles were brought by the
guests and fine supper was served dur.
ing the evening.
John Meister is planning on big
party, May IL. Particulars later.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

herds are numerous with the Shepherds
as of old watching them. The noun
tains are not over 1000 feet high and
every part, even to the very top you
can see their herds, goats, sheep, cattle,
and donkeys grazing.
This city is wonderfully interesting
and novel. Ofcourse we have not had
time to visit it yet, but we start out
about 8 o'clock-in about half hour
to see the sights here and you can read
my letter in one of the papers which 1
will send after have visited all the
places of interest.
Mrs. Thrill and myself are both we'll
and although somewhat fatigued> we
are getting along nicely, and she joins
me in kind regards to you and all our
dear friends.
l have written letter for the Iowa
State Register of our trip on the Nile
Can not say what number it will be in
but If you will drop card to the editor
at Des Moines, he will send you a copy.
think 1t will interest you.
Should be glad to hear from you,
Write me at Rome, Italy, care of U. S
Consul.
Kindly yours
r. w. Thrill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
ooLEsBURa.

Isaac A. Moreland moved his house.
hold goods to Manchester last week,
and will in the future be resident of
the Dairy City.
w. b. Bush took trip to Manchester
last week, taking load of goods for 1.
A. Moreland.
George E. Chapman moved his
goods and family to Manchester last
week. You see, we are sending some
good citizens to your place to improve
your morals.
Mr.. Weatherwax of Waterloo, was in
terviewing our merchants last week, in
the grocery line.
Leavitt Bristol was at Manchester
last week and brought home load of
flour for ". H. P. Bristol.
Mr.. Nieman of Earlville, was visitor
at our city last week.
Mr.. Flasher has rented ]. "A. Moreland's
farm for term of years, and is now in
possession.
Ayoung man by the name of Kreuger
was violently kicked by horse last
week Sunday, and doctor was called
In post haste, as the young man was un-
concious; no bones broken and he is on
the road to speedy recovery.
W. E. Lochridge was so unfortunate
rs to run tenpenny nail into his foot
last week, which caused him to don 9
pair of clutches for q time. We are
glad to see he is improving.
F. M. Brock made some more maple
syrup this spring and did not have to
tap his lombardy poplsrs either.
Owing to the inarmity of bis wife, o.
II. P. Knee has decided to abandon
house keeping and will In the future
board with his daughter, Mrs. LII. Smith
where he will erect an addition to the
premises for himself and wife to room.
Born to ]. A. Bush and wife, son,
on the % ult.
The store of E. w. Knee, was bur.
glarized last Thursday night, and des-
poiled of shoes. shirts and overalls.
The burglars gained entrance by break.
ing window light, and it would seem
put small body through the aperture
who unfastened the back door and let
in other depredators.
We have had occasions to mention
the name of Mr.. Otto Haug on several
occasions in our correspondence and
you invariably print 1t Hang, why you
do 80, we will be hanged if we can see.
Born, on the 26th ult to Chris Mierson
Jr. and wife, son.
The ladies aid society of the M. E.
church, met with Mrs. A. M. Res last
Friday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Official Ballot.
sAsNtAgF,A.Hisg Public MIasu'shsAi.p|gt?

Shall q five (5) per cent. tax be levied upon the
assessed value of the property in the City Of Man.
chester Iowa. to aid the MANCHESTER G.
ONEIDA RAILWAY COMPANY in the con-
struction Of projected ordinary or standard guage
railroad, through and from the said City of Man
chester, Iowa. to the village of Oneida in Della
ware County, Iowa; the whole of said tax to be col
lected in one year, but no part thereof to become
due until said proposed line Of railroad is fully
intersection of the right.of-way of the CHICAGO
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY CO., and the
right way of the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE
G. SAINT PAUL RAILWAY CO., at or near
the village Of Oneida, Delaware County, Iowa. to
point or place in said City of Manchester, Iowa,
at least sixty (60) rods inside of it's corporation
limits, and the said part of said railroad,
which is to be fully completed before any part
of said tax shall become due, to be SO COM
pleted on or before December !, 1901. and such
done?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
HoPKINTON-

We understand II. c. Egbert, of
Williamsburg, Ia, has rented the Plat
hotel building and will run hotel in
the same.
The stock for the Hopkinton Tele-
phone Company has all been taken and
there are about thirty-three or thirty
four phones ordered.
Mrs. Edith Burrell, who has been in
Manchester employed in the Globe
Hotel, came..down last Monday night
and assisted at Hotel Hopkinton.
twenty-five of the student boys
here donned white duck pants in order
that the professors may be able to dis.
tinguish them from others after dark.
Miss Katie Reeve has gone to Prince
ton, N. j., where she will remain until
after the commencement exercises. Her
brother, j. T. Reeve, completes his
course in theology this spring and it is
on account of his graduation that she
has gone.
Berdie Gertrude Ottoway was born
October 4th, 1876 and died April 18th,
1900. In 1893 she was married to
James Davis, of this place. The fun
eral was held at the M. E. church of
which she was a memter. During her
long last illness she was patient and
cheerful although suffering much at
times. The husband and four children
are left to mourn her loss, together
with parents and many loving friends.
Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
COCOON.

Mrs. Chas. Marsden, of Cedar Rap.
ids, was guest of her, parents, s. De-
woody and wife, the latter part Of last
week.
DIR. Sherman and wife, of Manches-
ter, were in Coggon last Friday the
guests of the Doctors brother, VIM.
Sherman and wife.
Joseph Bsrnhill and wife, who lived
in this community about twenty years
ago, but now at Elmo, Mo-, are here
visiting their daughter, Mrs. John
Franklin. Many of the old settlers
around here will remember them.
Coggon will have the pleasure of en-
tertaining the Linn County Veterans
Association this fall, probably the 18th
and 10th of August, although the date
has not been definitely fixed. This is a
big affair and will require no little
preparation. The association met here
six years ago, and although we had the
largest crowd in the history Of all their
meetings, yet Coggon handled the
guests in admirable manner and will be
equal to the occasion this fall.
The fore part of last week j. a..
Smith, west of town, slipped away
without telling anyone where he was
going. On Friday evening he returned
accompanied by young lady whom he
introduced as his wife. 1t seems he
went to Sibley, Iowa, and wac there
married to Miss Mary Smith, of Ochey-
edan, Cherokee county, the finest young
lady, John says, that could be found in
that community. We congratulate Mr..
Smith on his good fortune, and will add
further that we know his neighbors
and many friends will extend glad
welcome to his bride in the community
and their society.-Monitor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The large and increasing circulation
of The Iowa Homestead in this county
is matter for congratulation to the
publishers and to good farming, fer, of
all the papers of its class in the coun-
try. it is easily the best and most help
full. Its Special Farmers Institute
editions, issued with the regular edition
the first week in each month, have been
for years the admiration of all prscti-
cal farmers. Written wholly by farm
ers, they are full of actual experience,
and smell Of the soil. We have been
fortunate enough this season to secure
terms for The Homestead and its Spec
ial Farmers Institute Editions, together
with The Poultry Farmer and The
Farmers Mutual Insurance journal,
four of the most valuable farm publ.
cations In the country, that enable US to
offer the four in connection with our
own paper for $3.50 for the entire five,
one year. This is emphatically good
thing, and no farmer in this county
should fail to take advantage Of this
offer. For large line of thoroughly
practical farm reading nothing has ever
been offered before that equals it. A
county paper, y farm paper, q poultry
paper, farm insurance paper and the
Special Farmers Institute, all for $1.9O.
Come in and order them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
DYERsvILLE AND VICINITY.

DYERsVILLE AND VICINITY.
Miss Katie Loesche, of near Peters
burg, is reported quite sick.
A bright girl baby is at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kramer, of Dixon
Settlement.
Henry Schaetzle was here Monday
evening and went to Dubuque to get
treatment at the hospital. He issuffer-
ing from facial paralysis, and his nu-
merous friends sincerely hope he will
soon be restored to his usual good
health.
A pleasant family reunion took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard
Tegeler last Wednesday. All their
children were present: Mrs. G. w.
sudmeier, of Petersburg; Gerhard, of
North Fork; Henry, Joseph, Louis and
Barney, of Mckee Settlement, and Rev.
Father John Tegeler, of Bauer. All
had real pleasant time under the
parental roof. Although Grandpa
Tegeler is not feeling good, The was as
full of good cheer as he could be for
the occasion.
Joseph Fleckenstein, one of the old
settlers of North Fork township, died
Tuesday evening at nine o'clock at the
age of fifty years. Deceased was born
in Bavaria, Germany, March 10, 1850,
and came to America in 1861 and SET
tied in North Fork township in 1871,
where he was united in marriage with
Miss Barbara Grsu on September 7th
of the same year. He was a prosper.
GUS and thrifty farmer, a splendid citi-
zen and q devoted husband and father,
and enjoyed the confidence of host of
friends. He is survived by his wife and
FIVE children: Louisa-now Mrs. Louis
Schemmel, and Joseph, who reside in
Dyersville, and Mary, Henry and
George at home. The bereaved family
has the sympathy of all who know
them.-Commercial.
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Poultry Culture

Written by 1. X. Felch the greatest
living authority on poultry raising.
1t is nicely bound in cloth and con.
tains over 400 pages of valuable in.
formation to every one interested In the
raising of poultry. 1t has over sixty
illustrations and treats on the breeding
of poultry, location, buildings and fur.
nishings, feed and care of fowls, from
shell to griddle, artificial incubation,
diseases of fowls and their medical
treatment, mating turkeys, ducks,
geese, etc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
LAMONT.

Mrs. Cora Van Pelt was an Oelwein
visitor Sunday.
Harry Gray of Manchester, was q
Lamont caller last week.
John May and wife of Manchester,
visited in the home of E. L. May Tues
day.
Misses Bernice Ssger and Marie
Lammon began teaching school April
20.
Elmer Bradstreet a nephew of DR..
Brady, visited him last week.
S. j. Main of Armstrong 10, was
called home by the serious illness of his
mother.
G. L. Eaton was at Strawberry Point
Wednesday.
Miss Flora Peet visited at home last
week.
Art Ludley and wife have departed
on their visit to Rockton ILL.,, expecting
to spend the summe. a.ay.
Mack Little has returned home from
Texas.
Guy Brigham and Miss Wayne
Kleinsorge are the two new clerks at T.
Swain & Co. store.
G. NJ. Hickox of Manchester, was q
Lamont caller Tuesday.
Mrs. Hadley moved back Saturday
from Dubuque to live on her farm
south of Lamont.
Minnie Wood came home last week to
visit her parents,
VIM. Knettle and wife were called to
Elgin ILL.,, Friday q. NJ, on account of
his mother being very sick.
@. N. Bennett, G. H. Jackway and
son ALT, were witnesses on the Marstou
case in Dubuque this week.
Lamont school observed Arbor Day
Friday. They gave program.
DR.. Dorman was Manchester caller
Thursday.
Fred Field was an Oelwein caller
Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
DELHI.


Guy Smith worked in the depot at
Maitland part of last week.
Dan Hennessy and E. ]. Conger were
down from Manchester last Tuesday.
j. w. Corbin transacted business in
Greeley Monday.
Perry Thorpe, of Hopkinton, was in
town Wednesday.
Ben Root from Clear Lake is visiting
relatives and friends in and near town.
jacob Petlon and John Davis of Man
chester, were in town on business We'd
nesday.
Oscar Holdridge's little son has been
very sick the past week but is gaining
slowly.
Mesdames Turner and Powell, of
Earlville, visited friends in town We'd
nesday.
w. j. Good was up from ,Hopkinton
one day last week.
Mrs. Fair and two children, Of Ev-
erett, Washington, were the guests Of
her sister, Mrs. E. b. Porter, a few days
this week.
Fred Carlson, of Delaware, was In
town Saturday.
nThe Aid Society meets Wednesday
afternoon, May IL, with Mrs. G. H.
Fuller.
E. H. Blanchard has purchased new
carriage and also road wagon of
Clark & Boomer.
Doren Platt, of Edgewood, was in
town with trees one day recently.
There will be an auction sale on Fri
day, May 4, of the property of the late
Mrs. F. U. Hutchins.
Mrs. Bert Sherman is on the sick
list.
The scholars planted trees In the
school yard Arbor Day,
John Semple, of Manchester, was in
town Thursday looking for boarding
place.
Harry Thompson is visiting his aunt,
Mrs. Summers, In Manchester.
Alyo Thorpe was up from Hopkin-
ton Saturday.
Henry Florence and wife have NOV
ed here from Monona. They are
living in the old Spang house.
Prof Chase has resigned his position
in the school on account of his health,
and has bought an interest in q furni.
ture store in Monticello, to which place
he will soon move. We understand
Willie Reeve, of Hopkinton, will teach
the remaining FIVE weeks Of this term.
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Residence Properties for Sale.
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OF the City OF Manchester for sale cheap, En-
quire ut the ONCE Of Manchester Democrat.
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NORTH MANCHEsTER.

Mrs. Adams, of Nebraska, is visiting
in this part of the city, the guest of her
cousin, Mr.. Arel Adams.
Contractor Bruce has almost finished
G. L. Adams residence the plasterers
will have the first coat on to day. The
building is first class and will be ready
for occupancy In short time; Mr.. But
terrified has painted his two houses by
the church and coat of paint on H.
Smiths barn improves its appearance
considerably.
Rev. Highfield preached at our
church last Sunday. There was good
attendance who listened with rspt at.
tention as he preached from the words
of Paul found in Philippians 1-2l.
"For me to liveis Christ" a union with
the Savior and, communion with him is
every christians duty as we'll as privi-
lege. Prof Barnes, of Epworth, will
preach next Sunday.
Mrs. Mccain contemplates moving
to Sioux City and live with her children
at that place as soon as she can dis
pose of her home and household goods.
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Periodicals,

We will also furnish to our psid-in-
advance subscribers at reduced rates
and at actual cost to us, almost any of
the leading newspapers and magazines
published.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard and son, Dale,

Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard and son, Dale,
visited in Masonville Thursday.
Sherd Shaw and wife visited at the
home of Walter Miller in Hopkinton
Sunday.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society meets Thursday afternoon, May
3, with Mrs. A. E. House.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Blanchard, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Swinburne, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Jakelin, Mrs. Ida Clark. Mrs.
Laura Boomer and Maude Swinburne
attended the banquet given by the Re-
bekah lodge of Esrlville on Friday
evening, the occasion being their fifth
anniversary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
70 Farmers 5 BREEDERS
BREEDERS OF HORSES

1 wish to call your attention to the fact that 1
have for this seasons service two (2) of the best
bred st lions for draft use in Delaware county,
one ny for general purpose, also an Arabian
pony for children's use.