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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
Peter S. Mather.

Peter S. Mather was born May 81,
1926, at Leigh in the county of Ian.
cashire, England, died at Manchester,
of appoplexy of the stomach, Sept. 90,
1901.
He was converted at the age of ten
and at the age of is was made local
clergyman.
In 1S4S he came to America, locating
at New Bedford, Mass, where he
preached as supply until the spring
conference when he was appointed to
the Thompson circuit of the New Eng
land Methodist conference. After hav-
ing preached continuously from May,
1849 to September, 1890 years and
four months-in regular work, he sup
erannuated, and in that year moved to
Manchester, where he has since resided.
He was married in lS49 r, Miss Eliza
beth Lawson of New Bed{6rd, Mass.
To this union three children were born.
His wife died in 1859.
In 1864 he married Miss Annie E.
Thompson, at Galena, ILL.,, to whom four
children were born: Mrs. j. d. Snow
den of Lincoln, Neb., j. B., F. A., and
b. c. Mather of this city.
His funeral will be held this morning
at ten o'clock, Rev. G. H. Taylor otlici-
ating, assisted by Rev. II. o. Pratt and
Rev. r. Wolfe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
Coon-Honan.

Miss Sarah Mertie Coon and Edward
M. Honan of Des Moines were united
in marriage last Wednesday at high
noon, at the home of the BRIDES mother,
Mrs. Eta a. Coon. The house was
prettily decorated in pink and white.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
III. U. Pratt of the NJ. E. church, the
ring service being used. Miss Maude
Higbee, of Fairbanks, presided at the
piano. After the ceremony delicious
luncheon was served. Miss Susie Coon,
sister of the bride, was bridesmaid,
and Harry Honan of Warsaw, Wiscon-
sin, a brother of the groom, stood up
with the groom.
Mrs. Honan is talented young
woman of attractive appearance and
her numerous friends congratulate her
on the happy event. Mr.. Honan is not
unknown here, he having been for seye-
raj years clerk in the Clarence House
and during his residence here made
many friends with whom we join in
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Honan prosper
GUS and happy married life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
McKean-Edgerton.

Last Wednesday, September 18th, q
little company of relatives and immedi-
ate friends gathered at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Chau. Furman at Hartwick
Mills to witness the marriage of their
niece, Miss Fronie Furman Edgerton of
Delhi, to Mr.. Alex. G. Mexican of Scotch
Grove, Iowa. The bride was beauti-
fully attired in white, carrying white
roses, while the bridesmaid, Miss Eliza
beth Dunlap of Hazsl Green, wore pale
blue and carried carnations. Frank L..
Mexican, a brother of the groom, acted
as groomsman.
The ceremony took place at twelve
o'clock (noon), the Rev. Mr.. Salisbury,
pastor of the Delhi M. L. church, otlici-
ating.
Afterwards luncheon rs served and
few hours were spent in friendly in
tercourse, in which best wishes and con-
CALCULATIONS for the bride and groom
had prominent part, before the newly
married couple left for Chicago, where
they will be at home, to their friends
for the year.
The bride has grown from childhood
to girlhood and womsnhood in oul
midst, taking with her earnest wishes
for future happiness from, and leaving
behind pleasant memories with, host
of friends.
1t is with sincere regret that we par
from one who is SO thoroughly lovely
and accomplished; one who is in every
way so fitted to make sunshine anC
brightness wherever her lot may bt
cast But we know her future home
will have the gain for she cannot fail tt
grace and adorn any place or station il
life.
The groom is young and enthusiast
tic medical student of the Northwestern
University, and all unite in extending
to him the heartiest congratulations
1 The many beautiful and valnabl,
presents they received from friends ia
land near but serve to show the high es
TEEN in which the young couple ar
held.
| Among the guests from abroad wer
some from Minneapolis, Scotch Grove
Hopkinton, and Hazel Green.
i, The wish of one and all in the con
munity is that they may have man
happy anniversaries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25

Kindly take notice that Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm is of great benefit to those
sufferers from nasal catarrh who cat.-
not inhale freely through the nose, but
must treat themselves by spraying. Lii
quid Cream Balm differs in form, but
incidentally from the Cream Balm that
has stood for years at the head of rem
edies for cartarrh. 1t may be used in
and nasal atomizer. The price, includ
ing spraying tube is Is cents Sold by
druggists and mailed by Ely Brothers,
IS Warren Street, New York. 1872 W
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
(Mr. Bryan's Paper.l

The Commoner has attained within
six months from date of the first issue
circulation of 100000 record probs-
bly,, never equaled in tho history of
American periodical literature. The
unparalleled growth of this paper dem,
onstrates that there is room in the
newspaper field for q national paper
devoted to the discussion of political
economic, and social problems. To the
columns of the Commoner MIR. Bryan
contributes his best efforts; and his re.
view of political events as they arise
from time to time can not fail to inter
est those who study public questions.
The Commoner's regular subscription
price is S1.OO per year, We have ar
ranged with Mr.. Bryan whereby we can
furnish his paper and the Democrat fc1
one year for 1920. The regular price
of the two papers when subscribed fol
separately is $3.50. If.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
"My Family Doctor

Blue Island, ILL.,, jan, 1901.
Messrs. Ely Bros: l have used your
Cream Balm in my family for nine
years ana it has become my family doc
tor for colds in the head. l used it
freely on my children. 1t is a Godsend
to children as they are troubled more
or less. Yours respectfully,
j. Kimball.
Judge for yourself. a trial size Gan
be had for the small sum of 10 cents.
Supplied by druggists or mailed bv Ely
Brothers, IS Warren ST., New York.
Full size so cts. 28-2w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
Farmers National Congress, Sioux
Falls. 8, d., Oct. LIST 70 10th.

For the above occasion q rate of one
fare plus So will be made by the L.
Y. r. r. from Manchester to Sioux
Falls, and return, on the certificate
plan. Tickets to be sold Sept. 81, 10
October 3, inclusive. Good to return on
or before Oct. 3lst. A fee of fifty cts.
will be charged by joint agent at Sioux
Falls for execution of these certificates.
Bow H. G. PIERCE, Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25

Pontiac, Ills, Sept. PIE. G. Rich
ter shot and killed James Thompson
and fatally wounded Sam England or
his farm six miles north of Pontiac
about 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
Thompson and England We're gathering
nuts on Richter's farm and were or
dered off. Some words then passed
between them, when Richter. who is
quick tempered, shot Thompson in the
head with a revolver, his victim dying
almost instantly England then
stepped aside, but Richter fired on
him also, and 1t is feared he cannot
survive. Richter was arrested,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
Rates to the Cedar Rapids
CARNIVAL

On account of the Fifth Annual
Carnival and Horse Show to be held
at Cedar Rapids, October 7th to 18th
the Illinois Central will sell excursion
tickets to Cedar Rapids from points
within seventy-five miles on October
9TH to 18th inclusive, limited to Oct
l4th for return, at rate of one and
one-third fare.
1t is we'll known that the Cedar Rap
ids Carnival grows better every year
This year the attractions are unusual,
novel and entertaining. 1t will be
better than 4th of July Celebration, a
Circus, County Fair, or Horse Show
for 1t will be combination of the best
features of these.
Special Train Returning. A special
train will be run to Manchester, leaving
Cedar Rapids at 1890 p. m. each even
ing from October Sth to 18th inclusive
for the accommodation of parties wish
ing to remain for the evening enter
tainment.
J.F. MERRY,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent.
39w3 Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25

Cleveland, Sept 23.-Asked to make
brief statement as to how he re-
garded the policy of President Roose-
welt so. far as it had been expressed
and what sort of an administration
he believed the new president would
give the nation, Senator Hanna said:
81 am done with being interviewed
for all time"
"Have you decided not to again pub
licly express your opinion?" was
asked.
mo more" was the brief answer.
The senator Is broken by the trag-
edy at Buffalo and his face shows how
deep grief has left its mark.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
APPOINTED BY ROOSEVELT
The NIan pIcked out bx MoKinlox 70

The Man Picked Out by Mckinley for
Comptroller OF the Currency.
Chicago, Sept. 20.-A special to The
Tribune from Canton, o., says: Pres
ident Roosevelt, in conformity with his
policy to carry out as far as possible
the plans of President Mckinley, an
nounced yesterday the appointment of
w. B. Ridgeley, of Springfield, Ills, as
comptroller of the currency.
"Mr. Ridgeley, who is the son-in-
law of Senator Cullom, was the choice
OF the late president for the post to be
made vacant on Oct. l by the retire
ment of Charles G. Dawes. In fact,
the commission was signed by Mr.. Nc
Kinley Just before the journey to
Buffalo, but formal announcement of
the appointment was delayed"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
Insurance at Cost.

M Z. Blair, Secretary of the Delaware County
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. and County
agent for the Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance
Co. will be at Fred Blair's office in Manchester,
Saturday afternoon of each week. 24tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25

Residence Properties for Sale.
Several fine residences in desirable portions
of the City OF Manchester for sale cheap. En-
quire at the office OF Manchester Democrat.
An Engligh association regarding woman's
happiness has offered reward OF sh00 for a
greater blessing to women than Rocky Noun
tain Tea. Sensible move. +. X. Gregg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25
The commoner.

cHEAP-Residence properties in this city. En-
qulre ut Manchester Democrat oface.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-25

Phaeton For Sale.
A trst-class secondhand phaeton in good con-
dtion for sale at less than half Its original cost
Time given II desired. BRONSON& CARR.
Mothers write us that they have solved the
problem of keeping their children we'll Give
them Rocky Mountain Tea each week. A bless
inc tn mOthar and child r X
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14

tain peace. 1t was a violation of our
frontiers by Chinese insurgents without
motive, the bombardment of BlagovstOck
and the destruction of the railway, that
decided the government to send troops
to Manchuria. Russia is working for the
pacification of the disturbed districts
and for the restoration of good reIa-
lions with China, and as soon as her
immediate and urgent duties have been
accomplished she will withdraw her
troops from Pekin and proceed to reduce
the military forces in Manehuria
Inc storm broke in a quarter Wilere
it was least expected. Where centuries
of friendship with China had rendered
war preparations, and even fortresses,
unnecessary, the rumbling of thunder
was heard, and almost without noise or
confusion, an army of over 100000 men
protected a frontier extending 10000 Kill
ometers, purged Manchuria of rebels and
rescued the Europeans in Pekin Russia
has accomplished all that it was her DUTY
as Christian power to do in China We
were induced thus to act not by any
prospect Of advantages, but In our con-
Germ for the whole human race. and
Russia is pacific, not because she is
weak, but because she is conscious of
her power. She could not fear any dam
ger from whatever source-she would be
able day for day to present to danger
colossal strength, yet Russia does
not desire her might for selfish calcula-
lions. The czar follows the impulses of
his heart, and is inspired only by his
ideal of truth and welfare of humanity,
and who has shown the world by sub
lime example that the extraordinary
might Of Russia is bound up in a pro-
found love of peace
Recent events have proved that our
country can face the future with seren-
ity, trusting in the will of her august
sovereign
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14
TELEGRAPHIC BREvIT1Es.

BOISE, Idaho-Gov. Hunt has abolish
ed the famous permit system in the
Occur d'Alene district established by
Gov. Steunenberg soon after the riots of
April, 1899.
London.-The Bucharest correspondent
OF the Daily Express says that, five
ROumanian soldiers while going home
were attacked and eaten by wolves
after desperate struggle.
Meeker, Col.-Theodore Roosevelt and
his companions have left here for the
keystone ranch. thirty-six miles north
east of this place, where they will make
their headquarters in a log cabin.
Pottsville, Pa.-Six tramps who were on
trial all this week for assaulting, Mr.; en.d
Mrs. Jacob Baker, an aged couple of this
place, have been found guilty and SEN
fenced to ten years each solitary con-
finement.
Topeka, Kan.-Chief of Police stahl de-
stroyed large wholesale stock of eX-
pensive liquors, the property Of a Kan
sas City liquor firm. The liquor was
dumped into the gutter by order of the
police judge.
Washington-The National Congress OF
Columbus, O., as the place for holding
it's next convention. The meeting will
be held some time in May, the date to
be announced next week.
BRUNSWICK. Ga, Jan. 13.-Requests
come from Eastern and Western deie-
gates, who will attend the national mari
time congress to assembly here on Jan.
80, urging the organization of a per-
manent national association. The idea
Is to make only business men and ship.
builders eligible.
Trenton, N. 1.-THE American Cigar
company, capital $4,000, 00O was incorpo-
rated here. James B. Duke is among
the incorporators. The company is I'M
derstoOd to have been formed for the
purpose of taking charge of the manu-
featuring department of the American
Tobacco company's business.
New York-The new steamer Hawaiian
which is one of a fleet of seven large
cargo steamers being inaugurated by the
Hawaiian Steamship company, arrived
from Philadelphia to load for San Fran
cisco and Honolulu, the ports on the
route of the new line.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14
AN INNOVATION IN TRAVEL.
"Chicaso and St. Augustine spec,o,

-'4O %AAN -" augustine Special
Much TO the discomfort of Southern
Sleeping cars or through coaches run
Of the Ohio River, to Florida. without
change. Commencing Jan. 18th, 1901,
however. the SOUTHERN RAILWAY
and connecting lines will place in service
a SOLlD VEST1BULED TRAIN con-
elstlng Of composite baggage car, Pull
man sleeping cars. dining car and OBJ
servatlon car, running through from Chi
cago to St Augustine, Fla, without
cnange, via Cincinnati Chattanooga, At
ianta, Macon, Jesup and Jacksonville, on
Leave Chicago .........12:OO noon.
Leave Cincinnati ........ $40 P. M.
Arrive Jacksonville ..... ESQ p. M.
Arrive st. Augustine. $3.50 P. M.
This train between Chicago and Gin
cinnau will run on alternate days over
the Monon and O., H. & D., PENNSYLVANIA
and Big Fou:-leaving Chicago on Mon
days ana Thursdays via the Monon; ON
Tuesday and Fridays, via the Pennsyl-
yania, and on Wednesdays and Satur-
days, via the Big Four South Of Gin
einnati the route will be over the beauti-
and Florida East Coast to st. Angus
tine
Parties living outside of Chicago can
make sleeping car reservations as far
in advance as desired by addressing tick
ct agent of any of the lines mentioned
above. or Mr.. Geo. B. Allen, A. G.
P. A. st. Louis, Mo-, or ]. G. Bean .Tr.,
n. W. P. A. Southern Railway, 22s
Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14
Dates for Farmers, institutes.

FARGO, N. D., Jan. 13.-(Special)-A
number Of new dates for farmers insd-
tutes have been announced by Director
at the State Agricultural college. Ths
appropriation is small. and he is endeav-
oring to have the institutes this year
held in localities that have not been fav-
ored before so the work can be properly
inaugurated in al sections. The farmers
OF the state have asked for more liberal
aDproPIiat I'll ms for this work but the
terial increase. The farmers are hold
irg institutes in some sections with local
talent. Among the dates announced by
Director Kaufman are PembiDa, Jan.
49, Casselton, Jan. Is; Wahpeton,
Feb. l; Valley City, Feb. 8; Cry
stall, Feb. Is: Buxton, March l; Fin
two days sessions except Grafton, where
the meeting will continue three days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14

agent at this place. now of Spokane, had
the misfortune to lose his right hand.
While engaged in cleaning an engine the
hand caught in one of the wheels and
was crushed
John Zuleger, Of Langola, was fined s.
and costs In Justice Bells court for using
abusive language tending to provoke an
assault toward Emil Walberg, the barber.
At the annual meeting of the Graham
Rice, the following officers were elected:
President. Joseph Popp; vice president,
Joseph Fisher; secretary, Scott Thomas;
treasurer, John Stellmach; directors,
John Rudolph, of Buchanan; ]. P. Pat
took, of Alberta j. Thoen, of Graham;
John Lehman, of Mayhem Lake; John
Wilson, of st. George.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14
COST OF WAR in CHINA
RUSSIAN MINISTER OF FINANCE
WANTS 100000 ROUBLEs.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 13.-The Rus
sian minister of finance. NJ de White,
has submitted his budget statement for
1900 This shows a surplus in the or
binary estimate Of a3,443, 45O roubles.
He explains that events, IN the far
East have necessitated a heavy expendi-
ture, amounting to for 1900, 81, 800, 900 rou-
bles. This he goes on, to say, does not
include the total sacrifices upon the coun-
try by this regrettable affair.
M. de Witte 'deplores the loss of brave
soldiers, who have found glorious deaths
on Chinese battlefields.'' These sad
events, however, have, a consoling as
pect, he observes, "in.. the evidence of
moral well being, and are a striking proof
Of the sincerity Of the sentiments which
inspire the czar in his August words
appealing in behalf of peace and his eff
forts to secure arbitration.
TROOPS WILL WITHDRAW.
at was a Christian work in China.
and it was his majestys desire to main
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14
Hastings News Notes.

HASTINGS. Mimi, Jan. 1S-(Special.)-
Mrs. Matilda Tutttle. one of Hastings
early and esteemed residents, died this
morning at the advanced age of eighty
four years. She was the widow of the
late c. d. futile. and leaves a daughter
and son, Mrs. Elizabeth Burnside, of this
city, and George futile. of Appleton,
MINI.
The funeral of Seth Austin (colored),
porter in the Chicago Great Western tick
ct office. ST Paul, who died in that city
from pneumonia, was held from his late
residence in this city, on West Fifth
street, today at D. M. the Rev. E. c..
Anderson, of st. Paul officiating.
At the county convention, Modern
Woodmen of America. held in this city,
J: P. Nolan, of South st. Paul, was
elected delegate to the state camp,
which meets in ST. Paul Feb. q, and DR..
r: S. ]. Perry. of Pennington, alternate.
The funeral of Mrs. Herman Wolf, of
Cottage, Grove, took place from the
Evangelical church in that town today
at 10 a. m, the Rev. August Warneke
officiating.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14
CADETS DISMISSED.
One MinnesOtan Among Those
Dropped at West Point.

One Minnesotan Among Those
Dropped at West Point.
WEST POINT, N. Y, Jan. 13.-As a 1e-
suit of the mental examinations just con-
cluded the following cadets, found def
cient in their studies, were today dis
charged from the military academy:
Third Clasp. H. Clark Illinois; w. H
Horton, Tennessee; A. M. Cooke, Colo
RADIO; B. R. McCroskey, California, A. P
Meekison, Ohio; w. N. Bodman, North
Carolina.
Fourth Class-T NJ. Bunch, South Caro-
lima; M. S. Davis, South Carolina
Thomas Duncan, at large; E. A. Finn,
Minnesota; E. P. Fortson, Iowa; F. A
Garges, Nevada; A. F. Gehle, Massachu-
sets; J. w Halsey, Virginia; A T. Ly-
man, South Dakota; w H Martin. New
York; w. w. Pierce, North Carolina; II.
G. Roberts, Maine; ]. A. Storer, Idaho,
and c. W. Owens, of Indiana.
VIM Blair, of Alabama and Frank
Philips, of Washington, D. c., were
turned back to join the fourth class.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-14
NEWS OF SHAKOPEE.

SHAKOPEE, Jan. 12.-(special.)-On
Tuesday former Sheriff Higor turned
eyer the custody of his Office to Frank
w agner, Of Belle Piaine, sheriif-ele I.
Mr. Hilgers held the office of Scott coun-
~ sheriff for ten years. New officers
were elected at the last meeting of the
Cadet band as follows: John Gentgen
manager; Hubert STAINS, director; 10! eph
Eerens, secretary, and John Mertz, treas
uurer.. Charles Kinds, president of the
Minnesota congress of the National Fra
ternaI Congress, was in attendance at
the organization of the Minnesota auxi,i-
iary TO the National Fraternal congress
AT the annual NEE ting of the stock
holders Of the First National Bank OF
Shakopee was held Tuesday aud ali the
officers were Reelected. .. The county
commissioners are now in session at the
court house, and the county printing was
let to Thomas Kelly. of Jordan, and the
Scott County Argus, of Shakopee