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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

Experiments at the Yerkes Observable
~ have led to certain results on the
heat Of the stars that may be summa-
rized as follows: The apparatus en-
ployed was sensitive enough to register
the heat received from candle Is
miles distant. The heat received from
Arcturus was equivalent to the heat
received from candle at distance of
about six miles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
DELHI.

AAAA44e
Mr.. Wertz of Earlville transacted
business in town Monday.
Nick Wilson is building new barn
on his land in the south part of town.
Charles Doolittle was down from
Greeley Friday.
The new boiler for the creamery has
arrived and been put In place.
Tresa Connolly has been suffering
from an attack of tonsilitis.
Trueman Gustafson Is on the sick
list.
Old Mrs. Day died at the home of her
granddaughter, Mrs. Merit Mast last
Sunday morning. Funeral services
were held at the house Monday at 10 a.
m. Rev. Il. r.. Salisbury, officiating.
Mrs. A. E. House aud Mrs. j. B.
Clark were shopping in Manchester
Saturday.
The old county building is being
remodeled, and is to be used as town
hall.
DIR. Ferry's household goo g have ar
rived. He and his wife will begin house
keeping soon in the west part uf Mrs.
DoolittIe's house.
Charles House is having great i'm
provements made on his place. His
family have moved into one of the
Neal houses on the west side until it is
completed.
May 3yerly has returned to her home
in Anamoss, after an extended visit
with relatives in town.
Gilmer Bollman and Gwen Perkins,
OF Hopkinton, visited here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson were Man.
chester callers Monday afternoon.
Truman Gustafson spent last Sunday
with his sister In Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. FIack and Newton, and Bert
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
HoPKINroN.

Geo. II. Klaus OF Colony township
has sold his farm for $4,000 and will
move to Manchester to live.
Miss Florence Ricketts, was home
from Chicago to spend Sunday. She
is student at the Chicago University.
We have noticed among our ex-
changes at times, recommendation
that suitable monument ought to be
erected by the people of Iowa to the
memory of the late John Stewart, the
pioneer creamery man, who was In
strumental in developing the great
dairy resources of the state during the
70s and especially bringing Delaware
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Poultry Culture

Written by l. 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, 1901-05-22
just Her Way,

Jack-Well, then, since you have bro.
ken off the engagement suppose you
give me back the ring.
Julia-Eh-you see, Jack-er-Mr De
Trow-I've become very much attached
to this ring. 1t just suits me. So when
Tom Getthere proposed last night l
told him didn't want new ring but
that he could see you and pay you
what this cost you. = Philadelphia
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
lockwood.

Joe Elkins was over from Little
port last Tuesday on his wheel.
John Seary made trip to Littleport,
Tuesday.
r. w. Cole, of Fsyette, was in town
a couple of days last week.
Mesdames F. q. Rulon and q. B.
Madison were Greeley callers last Tues
day.
Mrs. A. K. Wilcox and daughter,
Mrs. Ave. Robinson and little son,
were in Manchester Tuesday.
Mick Duscheng has returned from an
extended trip in Dakota.
Dr.. Newman went to Davenport
Tuesday night to attend q meeting of
the Iowa State Medical Society.
The Misses Ellis, who have been
visiting their sister. Mrs. Glen Peet, for
the past week, returned to their home
at Coggon Saturday.
Efiie Robinson. departed for indie
pendence Tuesday night.
Will Burgin returned Saturday from
Primghar, wherelhe has been visiting
his wife for few days.
Lee Densmore returned from Des
Moines last Saturday, where he has
been attending college.
E. L. Noble returned Tuesday morn
ing from Chicago, where he went to
purchase stock of musical merchan-
disc for his new store.
William Kramer and John Wandell
were Elkader visitors Tuesday.
j. d. Whipple is having his house
painted.
Mrs. H. H. Moody, of Greeley, spent
Wednesday in Edgewood.
Mrs. Verd Coolidge went to Lamont,
Tuesday for few days visit with her
mother, Mrs. b. B. Benson.
A. q. Freeman returned from Chi
cago Tuesday where he he's been at
tending business.
Il. F. Boyer went to Mt. Vernon
Wednesday evening evening to LOOK
after his creamery at that place.
Mr.. Willard has been building an
addition to his restaurant.
T. w. Morgan, of Des Moines, is
clerking In Mr.. Hobbs drug store.
Mrs. Myrs Poland, of strawberry
Point, has been visiting relatives in
and about Edgewood for the past week.
Mrs. John Schacherer, of Dyersville,
has been visiting her son John for the
last few DAYS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

Stout Man (whose appetite has been
the envy Of his fellow boarders)-I de.
clare I have three buttons off my vest.
Mistress of the House (who has been
aching to give him hint)-You will
probably find them in the dining room.
sir.-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Graphic.

After the fire in Buffalo residence
had been extinguished by the depart
ment and the family were preparing
to settle down again for the night
little girl who had been awakened by
the disturbance and had come down
half dressed was asked by n neighbor
If she had been much frightened.
II should say was" said the young
lady. when I first heard the alarm, I
just chartered in every Buffalo
Commercial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
PREMIUMS!

Again the publishers of the DEMO
GRAFT have decided to give its old and
new subscribers who pay one years SUBJ
scription in advance, a present of either
one of the following:
Famous Frontiersmen. Pho
neers and Scouts.
Being narratives of the lives and ex
ploits of the most renowned Heroes
Trappers, and explorers of this coun-
try, etc. 1t is book of $40 pages, has
over $50 full page portraits and illus
trations, and is bound in English silk
cloth, stamped in silver.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
LAMONT,

Decoration Day will be celebrated
here May Both. Program in hall at 2
p. M.
High School Commencement June
evening-nine graduates eight young
ladies and one young gentleman, Door
fee 10 cents, at Wheeler Hall.
Several of our townsmen among
whom were Elmer Hesner, Frank Shell
don, Joel Penberthy and Station agent
Larton attended the Masonic blow out
at Strawberry Point May 18th.
Editor Davidson (of the Leader) and
Post Master Kenyon were Manchester
visitors May 14th.
Rev. F. II. Wyrick and wife visited
Manchester, attended the Dubuque
District Confenrece at Earlville and his
parental home in Cascade all last week.
The Epworth League celebrated
thier twelfth anniversary May 18th.
The entire day was given to the League
and they done the community justice.
The president Mrs. Ina Lambert Fow-
Ter and her staff were all at their best
the decorations were beautiful. The
church was crowded and all we'll enter.
tanned.
Born to b. w. Fry and wife May 12
a bright bouncing son. May Brown
Fry was one of Eamonts best girls and
we are delighted to hear of her receiv-
ing Gods richest, choicest gift" My
son." What can be prettier or sweeter
than to hear mother, who is justly
proud of her boy say "My Son.? Moth
ing.
w. F. Richmond and wife visited
their daughter in Oelwein. returning
May 14th. since then he has been very
busy improving his residence and prop
erty here.
Henry Wilkins is painting the ex-
terror of the Donath Bros. hardware
store.
q. E. (Ed) Lammon left for Chicago
May 14th. to complete his course in
short hand.
Mrs. Q. L. Brown spent several days
of last week in Aurora with her daugh.
ter and caressing her first grand child,
Master Fry.
Dr. E. E. Richardson and wife of
Webster City arrived here May 10th.
DR.. departed for Chicago from here
May 18th. where he will take a special
course. Mrs. Richardson remained a
week longer to visit her host of friends
here.
Rev. A. A. Ostrich ls recovering from
his recent illness.
Prof. sutton AMI family now reside
on Washington street, vacating Mrs.
brakes house as she wishes to return
to it to live.
Mrs. George Sherrer and son, Albert,
took passage to Dubuque May III to
visit her daughter, Mrs George Sheeff-
hauser and hush ,nd.
Elmer Able has ceased work AZ host
Ter at the livery barn AMI he and family
are visiting his parental home at Mt.
Auburn, La.
Died: Wallis ID. Van Vors at the
home of his mother in Independence
where he went about April 1st. to be
nearer his doctor, hoping to be restored
to health but no, Death was determined
to call him at the age of 30 VI. 5mo, 20
da. leaving widow and little son aged
5yrs. q widowed lonely mother, three
loving sisters and one brother.
We extend them sympathy In this
their saddest hour.
About one year ago he was with
them mourning the death of his father
David Van Vors. Who will be the
next? You or L?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

The readers Of THE DEMOCRAT
may rest assured that it will, during
the coming year, maintain the high
standard of excellence it has attained
and continue to be, as it has been for
many years past, the leading newspaper
published in this county
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Doesn't Count For Much.

OoebHt CUuHt TUE MucH.
Lovely wedding, wasn't it?" asked
the maid of honor.
"Quite So" admitted the BRIDES dear
est enemy.
"Every detail perfect" suggested the
maid of honor.
ooh. don't know. We might make
an exception of the groom, don't you
think?"
"Oh, possibly, possibly" admitted the
maid of honor, "but that's minor de-
tail, anyway."-Chicago Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Dairy and Creamery

Is a semi-monthly newspaper published
the LIST and 18th of each month and Is
devoted to the dairy, creamery and stock
interests.
Remember, every old and new SUBJ
scriber who pays all arrearages and one
years subscription in advance to the
DEMOCRAT, is entitled to receive his
choice of either one of the above
Pemiums.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
If Sent By Mail.

Eighteen cents in addition to the SUP
scription price is required to prepay
postage on "Famous Frontiersmen,
Pioneers and Scouts" and ten cents for
postage on each of the other books, ex-
cept the Code.of Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Periodicals.,

We will also furnish to our paid-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, 1901-05-22
Prince Bismarck
And the Re-establishment OF
the German Empire, by Max
Frederick.

This great work is printed in German
text, is appropriately illustrated, con-
tains nearly 300 pages, is handsomely
bound in silk, and a fine portrait of the
"Iron Chancellor" is shown on the
front cover.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Popular American Dictlonar,

Popular American Dictionary.
Bound in cloth. Contains over $4,000
words with accurate definitions, proper
spelling and exact pronunciation. 1t is
enriched with 400 illustrations and be-
sides being dictionary of the English
language, it contains compendium Of
classical quotations; list of scripture
names; popular names of states and
cities; metric system of weights and
measures; NEUROLOGICAL names: Ameri
canisms; government and constitution
of the United States; biographical die
tionary of distinguished men; vocabu
larry of English synonyms. Also spec
ial departments on commercial and
legal questions; banks and banking:
interest tables and laws; agricultural
tables; legal phrases and maxims, etc,
the whole forming library In itself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

The Condensed Code Of the
Laws of Iowa.
Being condensation of all the gen.
eral statute laws of this state Except
the code of procedure) contained in
the code of 1897.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
The Home Physician and Gen.
tErv Cook Book.

An elegantly bound book of 1853 pages
and over 300 illustrations. 1t should be
in every family.
The Boston Globe says: at is better
and more fully illustrated than any
other book of the kind"
The st. Paul Dispatch pronounces it
1.-THE best book for the purpose we
lave ever SEEM
The Minneapolis Commercial Bulle-
tin, commenting upon it says: "There
has never been superior book of its
kind issued"
at is" says the Detroit Evening
News, "just what its name implies-a
family book"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS.

Notice is hereby given to all concerned, and
especially to the qualified voters of Ritzville
Washington, that the following nominations
for the various offices to be filled at the next
election of the municipal corporation OF Ritz.
vile, Wash, to-wit: December Sd, 1901 held
in accordance with sections &c., 1866, 1867, 1858,
1863, $40, 81, S72, 373. 374 volume l. Hills code
of Washington, has been filed in this office,
to-wit: -
- CITIZENS TICKET.
For Councilmen of Ritzville Washington. to
serve for two years each:
/. W. MYERS, occupation merchant
JOHN BOVEE. occunation, butcher.
i. B. SHEPLEf, occupation, merchant.
For Treasurer, one year:
II. A. BIER. occupation, merchant.
Residence and post office address of all the
above-Damed nominees, Ritzville Washington.
and official seal, this 26th day of November.
1901. (sEALl Z. d. gibson, City Clerk.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27


In the Superior court of the State of Wash
ington in and for the county of Adams.
Allan o. Rickert, plaintiff, VS.. Frank Moore
and Sarah Moore, defendants.
State of Washington,
To the above named Frank Moore and Sarah
Moore, Defendants:
You and each of you are hereby summoned
and required to appear within sixty days after
the service of this summons upon you, exclu-
sive of the day of service to-wit: within sixty
days from Nov. 20, 1901, and defend the above
entitled action in the above entitled court
aforesaid, and answer the complaint of the
plaintiff herein, and serve copy of your an
swer upon the undersigned, attorneys for
plaintiff at their offices below stated: at Ritz
Vile, Wash, and in case of your failure SO to
do, judgment will be taken against you accord.
ing to the demand of said plaintiffs complaint
q copy of which IL herewith served upon you,
the original of which will be filed with the
clerk of the above entitled court.
The object of the above action is to obtain
Judgment upon II certain promissory note
given by defendants to plaintiff on the irst
day of May, 1901, due three months after date,
which is long past dive; and to recover costs
and attorneys fees as therein provided.
SULLIVAN NUZUM & NUzUM.
W. W. Gent Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Ritzville, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE OF SALE
OF REAL ESTATE,

BY virtue of an order of the Superior Court
for Adams County, Washington. made the Goth
day of November, 1901, will, in obedience to
said order, on Thursday. the 10Th day of De-
p. m. Mt the law office of C.,L Holcomb, in
the town OF Ritzville and county OF Adams,
state of Washington, offer for sale TO the high
T. Boyd, deceased. in and to n certain lot or
tract OF lard described as follows: The South
east quarter Of Section twelve Q2) Township
W. NJ. in Adams county, Washington.
TERMS OF SALE-To be cash, or one-half
cash and one-hHlf on one years time, deferred
said land. And the undersigned, admins
traitor, WILL up to 10 o'clock of said day receive
bids for said land, said bids to be in writing
and to state whether bid be Tor payment of all
cash or one half cash and balance on one years
tina. WILLIAM PFANNEKUCHEN,
e. l.. HoLcoMB, Administrator
Atty for said estate
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND SALE.

Notice of sale of school bonds of School Dis
trict No. 81, Adams county, Washington
Whereas, 1t having been duly certified TO me
that at special election held in tile above dis.
trict on November 20, 1901. it was voted that
the directors of said district were authorized
to borrow money and issue negotiable coupon
lars ($ll0O) for the purpose of building school
house and furnishing same; said bonds pay
able ten years after date, with option to pay
six years after date.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that
said bonds will be offered for sale at the Office
of the county treasurer in the town of Ritz
willie in said county and state until December
2S, 1901, ut l O'Clock p. m. Bidder will name
price offered ana interest demanded. The
board OF directors reserve the right to reject
any or all bids, and no bids below par will be
entertained. A. W. SHAW,
County Treasurer.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
CONTEST NOTICE.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
walla Walia. Wash lptahpr 16 ION


Walla Walta, Wash, October 16, 1901.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Oscar l.. Budd, contest
ant, against timber culture entry No. 1874
made July s, 1890. for the southeast quarter
seq of section II, township ID, range sc E.,
by May 2. White. contestee, in which 1t is
alleged that said May C. Whlttlc has wholly
abandoned said claim; that she has failed to
pillow or 10 cultivate ANY. part OF the land, or
cause the same to be plowed or cultivated.
that she has failed to fence the whole or any
part of said tract; that she has failed to plant
any trees, tree-seeds or cuttings upon said
tract, and that these failures continue to the
date of said contest affidavit, said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on December 2, 1901. before Alice G.
French, United States commissioner at Ritz.
willie and that final hearing will be held ut
~ O'Clock a. m. on December Q, 1901 before the
register and receiver at the United States
land office in Walla Walla; Washington.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit, filed October Is, 1901 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made 1t is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
JOHN NJ. HILL, Register,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
CONTEST NOTICE.
limited States Land Offica

Spokane Falls, WASH, Nov. 49, 1901.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by William S. Gardner. con
testant. against homestead entry No. l2,475,
made December 8, 1900, for SWL Of Section
"a, Township II N, Range 80 E, by Charles
L, Harrelson, contestee. in which it is
alleged that said Charles l.. HARRISON
has abandoned said tract for. more than
six months since making said entry, and
failed to establish his residence thereon with
in six months after making said entry, or at
all up to this time.
That said absence was not caused by his
service in the military, naval or marine SER
vice Of the United States as an officer, soldier
or marine: during the war with Spain or any
other war in which the United States may be
engaged, said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. IN on January
49, 1902, before the Register and Receiver Mt the
United States land office at Spokane Falls.
Washington.
The said contestant having, in proper
affidavit filed November Ii, 1901, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence, personal
service of this notice cannot be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
WILLIAM n HIDDEN Rauictar
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND SALE.

Notice Of sale of school bonds of School Dis
trirt No. 8, Adams county, Washington.
Whereas 1t having been duly certified to me
that at II special election held in the above
district November II, 1901, it was voted that
the directors of said district were authorized
bonds o the amount of Six Hundred and Fifty
Dollars (s650) payable five years after date, in
terest not to exceed per cent per annum, pay
able annually.
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given that
said bonds will be offered for sale Ut the Office
of the county treasurer in the town of Ritzville
in said county and state until December Is,
1901, ut o'clock p. m. Bidder will name price
offered and interest demanded. The board of
directors reserve the right TO reject any or all
bids and no bid below par will be entertn med 4.
A. W. SHAW, County Treasurer.
RitZyille, Wash, Nov. %. 1901,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
SUMMONS.

In the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton, for Adams County.
W X. Cunningham. Jr.. Plaintiff VS.. A, C.
Michels. Kate G. Miches, ]. +. Nichols and
W. A, peytUn, Defendants.
The State of Washington to the said A. C.
Michels, Kate G.. Michels. J. +. Micbels and W.
A. Peyton: You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within sixty days after the date of the
first publication of this summons, to-wit
within sixty days after the 27th day of Novem.
Der, 1901 and defend the above-entitled action
in the above-entitled court and answer the
complaint of plaintiff, and serve copy OF your
answer upon the undersigned attorney for
plaintiff at his Office below stated and in case
OF your failure to do so, Judgment will be rem
dered against you according to the demand OF
the complaint, which has been filed with the
clerk of said court.
The object OF this action is to foreclose a
mortgage executed by the said A. C. Michels,
Kate q. Michels and j f. F. Mchels and for per-
sonal judgment upon their promissory note Sc
cured by said mortgage, and the said W.. A.
Peyton is made party hereto because of u
prior lien held by him so that he may set forth
his rights in the premises.
C. l.. HOLCONB.
P. Q. address, Ritzyille, Adams Co., Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that on the Sd day of
December, 1901. in the town of Ritzyille, Adams
county. state of Washington, an election will
be held to elect the following city officers
Three councilmen to serve two years each and
treasurer to serve one year, which election
and continue until seven o'clock in the even
ing or afternoon Of said election day, in Ritz
vile precinct No. 2: The polling place villa b..
ut the county courthouse The election office rs
Of said precinct are, Inspector, j. +. Prouty
Judges, j. NJ. Harris and b. F. Lee; Clerks,
Walter Staser and q, +. Porter.
Dated This 18th day Of November 1901.
49, i, ID. gibson, CITY. Clerk
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS, WASH,
October 10, 1901,

Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final communication proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be made
before John c. Staser, county clerk and clerk
Washington, at Ritzville, Wash, ON December
l6, 1901, viz: Jacob H. Kingsley, who made
homestead entry No. 11.006, for the SWL OF
Section 10, TIP. II N, r. 20 E. ". M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Charles NJ Kingsley, OF
Ritzville, Wash; Bert Linn, of Paha, Wash.
Arthur Hunt, OF Bemis, WASH; Sherman
Montgomery, Ritzyille, Wash.
WILLIAM H. LJJDDEN Reoister