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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Learning the Game.

When that great plainsman ]. b.
Hickok, better known as wild Bill"
came east on what he called "redhot
trail to learn something" he stopped
one Saturday night at hotel in Port
land, Me.
When he Went to his room to seek
rest, he found that the adjoining room
was occupied by Il company of fashion
able and rich young sports of Portland
who, 1t did not take him long to dis
cover, We're playing an interesting
game Of poker for high stakes. In vain
did he try to sleep. He could not do
so, and after an hour arose, dressed
himself and knocked on the door.
Instantly all was silent; but he In
CURED politely that us they would not
let him sleep would they let him come
in and watch the game?
They did so and were impressed with
the appearance of the man and asked
| If he would join them.
81 will If you will post me; but, you
know, I'm a tenderfoot east" he re
piled.
They We're willing to post" him.
and. playing awkwardly, making blum.
ders and asking questions, but SEEM
lngly greatly interested. he continued
to play until daylight, when he put his
winnings, some $500, in his pocket.
81 thank you, gentlemen" he said,
| "and I'm rather glad you would not lei
me sleep. I'll be here until tomorrow
so keep me awake some more"
But the players did not appear again
Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Greek ana Roman stoves.

Warm as Greece and Rome and
Egypt are, stoves were made there in
the dim and misty vistas of the past.
1t was not just the pattern used at
present, but was metal basin in
which charcoal was burned. 1t sat in
the middle of the room, and as the re-
sulting smoke was of the slightest no
opening in the roof or elsewhere was
necessary. The same implement. still
called by its old Greek name of bra
zier, is now employed in many portions
of continental Europe; where it is util-
lied for heating as well as cooking.
But the progressive Romans i'm
proved on that and made hypocaust.
1t was the germ of the present fur
mace. 1t was made under the house in
a little cellar prepared for 1t, and the
heat was conducted to the rooms and
baths through crevices left in the floor
and lower portions of the wall. Later
ilues were provided, conducting heat
TO any portion of the house. In some
of the old Roman villas in England the
remains of these old time furnaces are
still found.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
borrowing Habit. of Poets.


On Tennyson's habit of failing to
recognize clearly his own borrowings
from the classical poets, Mr. Lang OBJ
serves that the poets have always had
n kind of regal Indifference to their
,wn lighter productions. Mr.. Lang
says: "Scott did not care; no, not when
he found that he had unwittingly taken
n line from a poem by the valet Of q
friend. In the preface to q little col
lection Of verses from the novels he
frankly declares that he cannot pretend
to be certain which are of his own COM
position and which are not.
ITO take an example from the level
at the foot Of Parnassus, once read,
in an American paper, some lines at
tributed to Mr.. Austin Dobson. Not
bad for Dobson.' said freely to q
friend. But it was proved on me that
the rhymes We're my own! Z bard who
forgets his own verses may be par
doned for remembering those of other
people and installing half line Of
somebody elses for his own. dare
say that Tennyson did this OCCASION
ally, bit lie could hardly say that the
sun sets without being accused of I'M
conscious borrowing"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
LAMONT.

Married-Dec. "a, 1901, Vernon w,
Plat, of Lamont, and Miss Zoa Robish,
of Sumner, at the brides parental
home.
Married December 81, 1901 at 10
q. m. in the Lamont Catholic church
by Rev. Father Grady, Miss Anna
kelsh, of Lamont, and Mr.. John Veach
of Rockwell, Iowa. Miss Stella Rich
played the wedding march. The we'd
ding party repaired to the Thos. Kelsh
home where the wedding spread was
laid. The welded pair took the after.
noon train for Maquoketa to spend
New Years with his parents, they are
now at home on their farm near Rock
well, Iowa. May happiness and pros
perity be theirs.
M. p. Sager spent New Years in Bel
videre, Ill.
ID. M. Whitney is very sick.
Mrs. Jas. Taylor visited her father
and sister in Manchester last week,
Rev. F. H. Wyrick transacted bust
ness in Jesup last week.
Miss Tressa Merkl visited her rels.
tiqes at Oxford Junction last week.
Earnest Allen returned to his home
at Sulphur Springs, December %, after
six weeks visit here.
| F.S. Brownell and wife entertained
his mother, Mrs Knott, of Upton, Ia,
last week.
The Lamont Woman's Club will
meet with Mrs. Mary Kyle, January 10
1902.
No Lamontites are under quarantine
VIM. Thornburg is in Dubuque, tax
ing treatment for cancer.
j. w. Penberthy sold out his stock OF
dry goods and groceries last week te
John Goldsmith and Frank Sharp. Mr.
Goldsmith moved his former stock Of
goods into the same store building oc-
cupied formerly by Penberthy, making
a larger and better assortment
Elmer Able was up from Mt, Auburn
Dec. 28-29.
Mrs. II. A. Won Oven entertained hel
sister, Miss Seeds, of Manchester, last
week.
Asa Tyrrel visited the W. Bishop
family in Waterloo Dec. % and 30.
Miss Mildred Kenyon is in Manches
ter since Dec. %, visiting her aunt, Mrs
Davis.
Mrs. VIM. Flaucker and Mrs. Var
Vors were in Independence last week
visiting their mother, Mrs. d. Var
Vors.
Royal Reeder and wife, of Manches
ter, visited the Frank Sharp's family
last week.
Fourteen of our l. o. o. f. order were
entertained in Arlington Dec. %. al
night.
Three of our l. o. o. F. boys viz
DIR. Bradley, Ed Smith and o. q. STAR
attended the Winthrop lodge New
Years night.
Mrs. W. Wolf went to Greeley Thurs
day to assist in nursing her aunt.
Glen Keenan, was in town New Year,
day exclaiming to each old friend
"Happy New Years" Glen is cleyf
fellow and knows where to locate Iii.
friends. He will move his family t.
Sioux Falls this spring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
COCOON.

j. E. Kyle, of Manchester, was in
Coggon last Thursday.
DR.. A. ii. Scofield visited in Manches-
ter Monday.
Mrs. Craig, of Ryan, and Mrs. Halter,
of Manchester, visited with Mrs. Isaac
Shepard yesterday.
John Power, of Hazel Green, former
ly resident of this place, has been Wis
iting A. L. Willis and wife.
DR.. Triem, of Manchester, WAS in
Coggon on professional business We'd
nesday.
Miss Mag Ward spent the latter part
of last week with friends in Manches-
ter.
Jas. Henderson and sons, of Ehler,
have sold their stock of general mer-
chandlse to the Washington Land &
Cattle Company, who are closing it out
at greatly reduced prices.
Frank Castle and sister, Miss Katie,
spent last Saturday in Manchester.
A. ID. Hunt and wife, accompanied
by their SOD, Glen, visited in Manches-
ter Friday.
9. M. Hanna and family, of Manches.
ter, and Mrs. Maggie See and her two
daughters, of West Liberty spent New
Years Day with their brother, /. S.
Hanna and family.
A family reunion was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mills,
southwest of town Christmas. -Four
generations were represented, and the
occasion was an enjoyable one for all
present.-Monitor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
EARLVILLE.

John Cattron went to Dubuque on
business Thursday.
Barbara, Alice and Angie Pierce, of
Manchester, visited relatives in town
from Monday until Thursday of Last
week.
Miss Sophia Luers returned on last
Monday from visit in Rock Island.
John IIoldren, from the west, is in
town visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Dennis Holdren.
Clarence Morgan, of Burt, Iowa, was
in town Tuesday.
Miss Julia Lands, cf Colesburg,
passed through here on Thursday on
her way to Mount Vernon, where she
goes to attend Cornell College.
William Swindle, of Silver Creek
was visiting friends in town on Wednes
day.
Mrs. Frank Kenny spent few days
at the home of her friend, Miss Matte
Holscher, last week.
LIS many liieuue VIII ioSteV W teaiii
that on Monday Mr.. j. A. q. Cattron
fell from load of staw and fractured
three ribs. They will, however, be
very ANXIOUS to hear Of his speedy AMI
complete recovery.
Mrs. f. II. Jenckes, of New York
gave lecture to the ladies of the M. T..
church in the lecture room on Thursday
p. A large audience greeted her.
Club held their regular
'ra j. f.
.,:,o
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Fire Among savage Nation.

According to Pliny fire was long
time unknown to some of the ancient
Egyptian tribes, and when celebrated
astronomer made them acquainted with
that element and how to produce it
they We're wild with delight. The Per-
slams, PhGnicians, Greeks and several
other nations acknowledge that their
ancestors We're once without the COM
forts which fire bestows; the Chinese
confess the same of their progenitors.
Pompanion, Mola, Plutarch and other
ancient writers speak of nations which,
at the time when they wrote, knew not
the use of fire or had just recently
learned it.
The inhabitants of the Marian
Islands, which We're discovered in 1851,
had no idea Of fire or it's uses. Their
astonishment knew no bounds when
they saw it applied to wood. most Of
them taking it to be some kind of an
animal which the sailors had brought
with them and which must be fed on
wood
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
PRAIRIE.

Fred Pope returned to his home at
Sterling, Illinois, Monday after a two
weeks visit here with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. Pope.
Mrs. John Annis, who has been ser
iously i'll, is reported much improved.
Mrs. Joe Herberger and two child
rem, CT Bankston, Iowa, are guests at the
Barry and Mcmahon homes.
The Ladies' Aid Society met Thurs
day at the home of VIM. Keisers.
j. G. Crowley and wife, of Middlefield,
spent Wednesday at the home of John
Mulvehill.
Miss Stella O'Brien of Ryan, spent
part of last week at the home of her
sister, M RS. Art Lyness.
DIR. j. j. Lindsay, of Manch ester
made professional call here Monday
Miss Retta Barry returned to school
to Dubuque Monday, after spending
the holidays here with her parents.
Miss Emma Dobbins, of Manchester
spent Sunday here as the guest of hel
friend, Miss Mary Barry.
Chas. Duffy, Of Farley, spent last
week at the home of his uncle, John
Mulvehill.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Eichacker, of Ma
sonville spent Wednesday at the Haen
ing home.
I. Murths, of Masonville, called OF
friends here Sunday
Ray Trayer. of Manchester, called OF
friends here Saturday.
Miss Ada Durey is visiting friends IL
Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
STRAWBERRY POINT.

Mrs. Harley Everetts returned to her
home at Manchester Thursday evening;
her brother. Johnny Mattison, accom-
panied her home for a few days visit.
Mrs. Fred Fields, of Lamont, is visit
ing at the home of her mother, Mrs. II.
Wheeler, and brother, Mr.. G. f. Wheel
or, this week.
Mesdames Henry Drybread, John
Matthews, F. A. Irish, of Greeley, and
F. w. Royden, OF Edgewood, were the
guests of Mrs. w. o. Appleby Friday
Robert Graham and the Misses Grace
and Emma Noble, OF Greeley, were the
guests of Mr.. Grsham's sister, Mrs. j.
Westfall, Friday.
Stub Toney, of Manchester, was in
town visiting friends the first of the
week.
Father Rowe was the guest of friends
at Manchester the first of the week, re.
turning home Tuesday morning.
Mail-Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
EHLER.
Too late for last week.l

Too late for last week..
About sixty relatives and friends
were entertained by Nathan Patton
and family Xmas, and everyone present
report very enjoyable time.
Thos. Henderson and SONS were in
Argand Friday.
Fred Bishop was on our streets Satur.
dsy.
The farmers were unloading car of
shelled corn here Saturday.
The Pierce brothers loaded car of
hay here for Esrlville Saturday.
John Ehler had business in Coggon
Saturday.
H. L. Reed drove to Central City
Sunday.
E. g. Morse and wife and VIM. Cros.
Ter and family were the guests over
Xmas of F. E. Patton and family.
Clifford Knox, of Marcus, Iowa, sur
prsied his many friends here by calling
on them without warning Christmas
Samuel Knox, of Coggon, was calling
in town Friday.
Harry Lyons while playing had the
misfortune to sprain his wrist 1t is
improving.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Mix stove backing with a little am
monia to prevent 1t burning off.
A teakettle should never be allowed
to stand on the side OF the fire with a
small quantity of water in it.
A rose potpourri is made by packing
fresh rose petals in salt, a layer of the
petals, then Il layer of salt. and keep,
ing them covered for six months.
A convenient substitute for a cork.
screw when the latter is not at hand
may be found in the use of n common
screw with an attached string to pull
the cork.
For ink stains on furniture add six
drops of inter to n teaspoonful of water
and apply it to the stain with feath-
err. If the stain does not yield to the
first application. make it stronger and
repeat the process.
Stains on Silverware require prompt
attention, otherwise 1t will take a long
time to remove them. Sulphuric acid
will remove the stain left by medicine.
Dip the spoon In the acid. repeating
the process until the stain has disap-
peared: then wash in very hot water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
WORTH 100000, 1000.

The President of q certain big Oil Com
pany is said to be worth $500, 100000. A
tidy bit of money and no mistake. And
yet he isn't happy. In an address to q Bible
class he spoke of trials and troubles of the
rich and the loads they have to carry. A
young lady whispered to friend that he
might wear Benson's Porous Plaster on his
back or, betterstill, divide the money among
the members of the class. ] don't know
why her idea about the plaster makes me
want to laugh, but it does. All the same
I have seen plenty Of people laugh after
putting Benson's Plasters on their backs
or chests, or on any other spot where there
was weight, heaviness, weakness or pain.
1t may be the sharp stabs of neuralgia, the
aches and wrenches of rheumatism it may
be colds in muscles or bones; it may be
those kidney or lumbago thrusts that make
you yell as at dog bite; or it may be q
strain or cramp, anything that wants quiet
ing and comforting. Don't bother with
salves, liniments, lotions, etc., or with any
of the stupid and useless old style plasters.
Clap on Benson's. It relieves at once
and cures quickly. 1t stops the pain and
makes you laugh for the very ease and good
feeling fit. But watch out against i'm
itations and substitutes. All druggists, or
we will prepay postage on any number
ordered in the United States on receipt Of
Csc. each.
seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists, NY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
EDGEwooD.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Whitehead are
the proud parents of new girl.
Miss Opal Stoner, of Delhi, spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Stoner, of this place.
G. II. Edmunds, of Iona, has been
visiting at the home of E. E. Durston,
for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Densmore were
in Colesburg last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. e. Peet, of Lamont,
spent New Years here.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Shaffer have re.
urned from Central City.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Cox, of Madison
unity, have been visiting at the home
Rev. AMI Mrs. Hubbell.
Kisses Kate Hubbell and Leona Gar
IN, went to Manchester last Satur-
'vening
Barr arrived here Saturday morn
& from Walker where he had been
called to attend the funeral of his
grandmother, Mrs. A. j. Spencer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
home of p. Hatch, west of here, Thurs.
day, Dec. ~. 1t was the annual cleo.
ton of officers and all had jolly good

home of p. Hatch, west of here, Thurs
day, Dec. 81. 1t was the annual cleo.
ton of officers and all had a jolly good
time.
Wesley Brown and son have teen de-
horning cattle for some of the farmers
east of here.
The young people of this vicinity
have been treated to two parties during
vacation. One at the Breckon home
last Thursday evening, and at Will
Cox's Monday evening. 1t is needless
te say all had a good time at both
places.
Gus Bundy spent New Years at
home.
Miss Clara Harrison, of Chicago, is
visiting Mrs. S. p Heise and Mrs. Will
/, Cox.
Ed Heath, the former carpenter here,
is visiting friends in this vicinity.
Since S. p. Heise retired from the
creamery, we understand, he is travel
ing on the road.
We understand a W. G. I. U. medal
contest will be held lere in the near
future.
We are glad to see Fred Heiden out
again.
| G. W. Parker and wife and James
Parker and family visited relatives near
Strawberry Point last Sunday.
f. M. Burbridge and sons are still at
work on a new barn on their farm north
of Greeley.
e. b. Cox's entertained friends from
Minerva, Iowa, last week.
j. B. Durham and wife and Eva
Rector spent New Years at the Dun
ham home in Almoral.
The Northern Aid Society met with
Mrs. w. p. Bissell last Thursday and
arranged for their fair which will be
held sometime in March.
| L.G. Clute purchased several hun
dred bushels of corn of Chss Killers
paying 70 cents per bushel
| NJ. j. Fitzpatrick delivered 53 hogs in
Almoral Friday. 1t will make quite q
payment on the new farm he recently
purchased west of York.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
served a delicious repast to her guests

ooiNou q ociiClOus IopdSG 10 ner guests
before their return home.
Miss Laura Whipple sent invitations
to her friends here requesting them to
spend Friday evening with her at her
home in Edgewood, to which they all
responded. They were most pleasantly
entertained and enjoyed the affair
heartily.
The school will not reopen until the
thirteenth of this month.
The Epworth League will hold a
sociable at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Long on Friday, Jan. lUth. to
which everyone is invited.
A number of their friends spent Tie
evening pleasantly with Dr. and Mrs.
II. A. Tobie on Thursday night.
The annual election of the Copgte-
gational church was held on Thursday
night. The adjournment of this meet
ing was followed by quiet social half
hour during which the ladies of the
church served light refreshments.
A very pleasant event occurred ON
Saturday night when Mrs. b w.
Soper and Prof. b. J. still entertsined
their Sunday School classes, composed
of number of young people at the
home of Mrs Soper. Air ost all of
those receiving invitations responded
to them much to their own delight.
A series of prayer meetings are being
held this week in recognition of the
custom Of making the first week in the
year one ofrprayer. On Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday evenings the ser
vices were held in the Methodist church,
the other three nights will be held in
the Congregational church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
DYERsvILLE.

j. A. Gebhardt, of Petersburg, was
a business visitor in this city last Friday
afternoon.
Peter Schmidt and John Nyiseman,
of New Vienna, were calling on friends
in this city Tuesday afternoon.
Peter Even, of Manchester, spent a
few hours with friends in this city last
Friday. Peter was former resident of
this place.
1t will be gratifying news to the
many friends OF &. H. lesselmann to
know that that gentleman is much i'm
proved from his recent illness and has
been up and around the house since
Sunday.
Misses Kate and Agnes Kelly re-
turned to Manchester Friday morning,
after spending several days with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kelly, in
this city.
John b. Gebhardt was pleasant
caller here last Saturday while in town.
A marriage license has been issued to
Jacob Besler and Miss Eunice O'Don-
nell, both of this place. The many
friends fthis well known young couple
will look forward with interest to their
marriage.
Edward Brueckner was at Msnches-
ter New Years day visiting his numer
GUS friends. In the afternoon he at
tend the basket ball game played be
tween the Manchester and Dubuque
teams.
Deputy Sheriff, John Malvin, of Del
aware county, was in town Monday
morning and from here drove to Peters
burg on official business.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lippert were at
Manchester, Monday, where they spent
the day visiting relatives and friends
and looking after business Matters
News Letter.
ONEIDA.
Many members and friends of the
IadiaR' A Id Sociatv met at tha nlaasar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

The following incident is reported
from one of the public schools in til,
poorer section of Boston:
Say, teacher, here's tuberose
brought you said smudge faced
youngster the other day.
And, beamns her thanks, she asked
him where lie got 1t.
"Oh. say, dat was easy" he replied
81 got 1t off'n dead lady"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Origin of the Clearing House.

OriSfn oil inc Clearing house,
In 1775 the bankers of London rented
u house in Lombard street and fitted 1t
with tables and desks for the use of
their clerks as place where bills,
notes, drafts and other commercial pa
per might be exchanged without the
trouble of personal visits of employees
to all the metropolitan banks. Trans-
fer tickets We're used, and by means of
this simple plan transactions involving
many millions We're settled without q
penny changing hands. The Bank Of
England and every other important
bank in London are members of the
Clearing House association. The first
clearing house in the United States
was established by the associated
banks of New York in 1858
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Ceiling. and Ventilation.

Rooms with low ceilings or with cell.
ings even with the window tops are
susceptible of more perfect ventilation
than those with high ceilings. In such
rooms the leakage at the windows,
which is constantly going on, keeps the
air in motion throughout the room,
whereas If the ceiling is higher only the
lower part of the air is moved, and an
inverted lake of foul and hot air is left
floating in the space above the window
tops. This lake, under the law of diff
fusion Of gases, keeps actively at work,
fouling the fresh currents circulating
beneath it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
PETERSBURG.

lNurres was q New Vienna
Sunday.
thony Sassen made a flying
'ersville last Sunday.
A. Brinkmsnn celebrated his
mass, last Monday. After the
the young mems society, pre-.
with a fine gold watch, as a
,teem.
Pape, of New Vienna, Rev.
nkmsnn, of Guttenburg, Rev.
J, of Oyens, Rev. j. Nabers,
lie, and Rev. Oberbrockling,
burg, attended the first holy
J, last Monday.
Arch. Roehrig was confined
bed for 9 few days. We hope to
% soon again.
Frank Hennekes, returned to
/, Mimi, last Thursday, after
q under the parental roof a few
4es transacted business in
,st Thursday.
,ery Co. paid "a cents q
November milk.
'ng Jr. had business in
Friday.
Isr took unto himself
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

A good story is told of a digger who
had ridden into Western Australian
town to consult doctor. Having done
SO, he went to have the prescription
made up.
How much is this LOTT" he asked
the chemist.
well, let me see" was the reply.
"There's seven and sixpence for the
medicine and shilling for the bottle"
He hesitated, uncertain whether he
had charged for everything
"Oh, hurry up. boss" said the impa.
tient miner; put price on the cork
and let US know the worst" London
Tit-Bits.