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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Crows ns wenther prophets.

The belief that two crows are hap
py omen and that they appear to warn
men from disaster is very ancient.
Alexander the Great was thus saved
in Egypt by two crows, and King
Alonzo would assuredly have persisted
in 1147 had it not been for two crows,
one of which perched on the prov and
the other on the stern of his ship, so
pointing the PROV of the royal barge
safely into port. Crows and rocks are
very much alike. 1t is said that when
rocks desert a rookery it forcbodes the
downfall Of the family on whose prop
erty it is.
They are also credited with being
good weather prognosticators. When
the weather is about to be very bad,
they stay as near home rs possible,
but when they foreknow that it will
be set fair they start off in the morn
ing right away to a distance where
they have an instinct that the food
they need is plentiful. Again, If the
rocks are seen venturing into the
streets of town or village it is sure
sign of an approaching snowstorm.-
All the Year Round.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Reason ana 1nstinct.

A certain north country miner was
particularly proud of clever little
dog he possessed. At times he was apt
to claim a little too much for his pet,
and one morning n neighbor was en-
deavoring to point out the difference
between instinct and reason when an
amusing interruption occurred.
A seedy looking tramp turned the
corner, and the dog, without so much
rs a word from his master, sprang into
the road and offered battle.
There you are" laughed the miner
as the dog snapped and snarled round
the heels of the tramp; "'e don't like
the look of the chap. That's instinct"
Suddenly the tramp turned and kick
ed the dog into an adjacent field.
"There you are" calculated the min
ers friend grimly. 1.-THE chap don't
like the look of the dog. An that's
reason."-London Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Practice ma Preaching.

When the late Bishop Hare was pre-
siding over Methodist Episcopal
church in New York city, large re-
ception was given in his honor, to
which brother of his, lawyer, who
closely resembled the bishop, was in
vited.
During the evening member Of the
conference who had never met the
bishops brother approached him and,
shaking him warmly by the hand, said:
"Good evening, Bishop Hare. 1
greatly enjoyed the sermon you gave
us today. 1t is just what this church
needs"
you are mistaken in the person."
said the brother, smiling, rs he pointed
to the bishop on the opposite side Of
the room, "that is the man who preach
es; practice"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

One of the most valuable possessions
housewife can have is n scrapbook
containing tried recipes of various
dishes that are known to be healthful
and nutritious. A good book for this
purpose is n strongly bound account
book, with index, in which the recipes
may be classified and indexed so as to
be readily found when wanted. Such
book can be obtained for less than
80 cents and will lust lifetime
with reasonable care. A good paste
for such work may be made of flour
and hot water, but the most satisfac-
tory and handiest thing is bottle of
ordinary library paste. Five cents
worth will last n long time and is
cheaper in the end than the home.
made article.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
The Part of the VIE

Never lavish your caresses, even
your attentions, on your husband when
you suspect that he is not in the mood
to appreciate and enjoy them. The
most devoted and loving of husbands
has moments Of worry. In those
moments he does not want the sweet
heart wife; he wants the discreet
friend, the cool headed counselor and
the partner and confldant that his
wife should be. The part of wife is
many sided. Happy the husband who
possesses one whose versatility en-
ables her to play the right part at the
right time!-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Parllamentary Frontier.

On either side of the commons cham
Der Of our parliament house there is a
distinct line along the floor, and any
member who. when speaking, steps
outside the line on his side is liable to
be called to order. These lines are
supposed to be scientific frontiers, and
the neutral zone between is beyond the
length of sword thrust. and, although
members no longer wear swords, ex-
cept those who are selected to move
and second addresses to the throne on
certain occasions, the old precaution
still fingers on.-Westminster Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Unhappy Youngster.

Kind Gentleman-Whya are you cry
ing, my little lad?
Urchin-Boo-ooh! Billy Wells hit
me, an feyther hit me because l let
Billy hit me. an Billy Wells hit me
again because told feyther, an now
feyther'll hit me again because Billy
(Exit kind gentleman.)-Ch ums.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He
who practices it will have neighbors.-
Conf,1cius

one OF the regulations OF the rus.
sian police refers to the censorship of
price lists of goods, notes of invitation
to parties and personal visiting cards;
also for the censorship of seals, rub
Der stamps and business cards of indi-
viduals or corporations Another or
der regulates the sale of soap, starch,
toothbrushes and insect powder and
another controls the printing on the
paper used in making cigarettes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
scant Consolation.

The Pessimist-The longer / live in
the world the worse it seems to get.
The Optimist-Oh, well, don't let a
little thing like that worry you. Per-
haps it will be better after you get out
of it.-Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
The Only Way.

"Ah. Reginald, dearest" she sighed.
"but how can be sure that you will
not grow weary of me after we have
been married little whileY"
II don't know" he answered, "un-
TESS we get married and see."-Chicago
Record-Herald
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Twice each month. on specific dates, the I'LL.
nois Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on Its line north of Cairo roundtI il
tain points on or reached by its lines in Ken.
tucky, tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and
SItl anna. Also to certain points West and
South Dakota. Nebraska, Kansas Oklahoma
nois Centralagents. 49,
For free copy Of the Homeseekers' Guide
describing the advantages and resources O I the
SCUM, address ]. EMORY, A. G. P. A., i. @. r.
H.. dubuque, Iowa. For Information regard.
lssippl, address Z. T. Skene, Land Commissioner
Y. M v. II. r., Chicago. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Aomeseeker's Excursions.

Homeseeker's tickets to nearly all
points on sale at low rates by the Chi.
cago Great Western Railway on the 1st
and Bird Tuesday of each month, June
to October inclusive. For psrticuiars
apply to any Great Western Agent. or
j. I. Elmer, G. T. A., Chicago, iii.
25w18
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
His Measure Taken.

Aggie-He told me wuz de only
CURL he ever loved.
Katie-Well, when Il Teller talks like
dat give him de googoo eyes reversed
He's nuthin' but born diplermat!-
Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

80 you refused HING said Maud.
"Yes," replied Mabel II told him /
shall send back any letters unopened."
II wouldn't be so rude, There might
be theater tickets in some Of themr'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
At Any Rate He Aroused Discussion.
Lucille-Cholly is such an uninterest-

4A6 pSASoi'
Helen-Oh, don't know. He gave
rise to an animated discussion last
night as to whether person can be
considered absentminded when his
mind is neither here nor elsewhere
Town and Country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

There is wide difference in getting
what we think we deserve and getting
what is in store for us sometimes.-
Rittsburg. Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Knights of Columbus, Put-in-Bay, o.
August 1872, 1902.

Only one fare for the round trip via
NJ. y o. and Chicago Great Western IL.
Il. Tickets on sale Aug, 1913. Good
to return Aug. 18th. For further In
formation inquire of any Great West
ern Agent, or }. z. Elmer, G. P. A.,
Chicago, Ill. 3ow4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
A Word to You.

Do you want to know where the next great
land boom will be, aud where you can make
plenty of money? If SO, write the undersigned
for circular telling All about IT,"
y. e. MERRY, Asst Gent Pass'r Agent.
2s'll Illinois Central Railroad, DubuQIe. Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
New Dining Car Service.

The Illinois Central is now running first class
cafe dining cars on trains Nos. and 6 between
dubuque and Fort Dodge. The car on No 8
serves breakfast and dinner and the car on No.
serves dinner and supper. This will make
these trains, which now leave Manchester daily
at 8:53 o. m. wost-bound for Sioux City, Sioux
FAILS and intermediate points, and ut 8. 40 p. m.
east Dound for Chicago and intermediate points,
more popular than ever.
J.F.MERRY,
Asst. Gen. Pass, Agent,
3OW4 Dubuque la,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

SlStik cGsStU LtG OCCC6tOH u TC1lOILuCG
her past.
the converts of this hardened type ap-
peared one noted character who had
never been brought to the penitent's
posture before, for however brief a
season.
This was woman known as Gypsy
Ann, keen eyed, disheveled, shrlll
voiced, half mad creature, held, us her
name betokened, In certain suspicion
and fear and often word in the
mouths Of inert mothers to intimidate
willful children. She dwelt alone in a
remote ramshackle cabin. living mainly
on charity, but earning a little money
now and then by helping in the rough
work of the Kitchens. She had always
some special patrons. They changed,
however, from time to time, for in her
moods she was apt to quarrel with her
benefactors. Among the most devoted
of them had once been Mrs. Wampler
and Mrs. Gears, but on some fancied
provocation both were abruptly dis.
missed from her regard, as a number
OF others had been dismissed, and
neither had had aught to do with her
now Tor many. years, or all her ?lia.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-28
PROVIDE FOR CHALLENGE.

In Kentucky, as late as January, 1898,
neither the Democratic party, nor the
Republican party has required voters
at a primary to do anything more than
to declare in good faith that they desire
to affiliate with that party.
When Hon. Edward j. McDermott
made this statement at a public con-
ference, in New York City, the follow
ing colloquy took place:
Mr. Hopkins (Kansas) Suppose it Is
for the nomination of a Republican
candidate2 Do | understand that you
allow man to step up and say II am
Republican, and want to vote for the
candidate of the Republican party at
the coming election" will you allow
him to vote?
Mr.. misunderstanding. We pro-
vide he may be challenged If the proof
does not satisfy us.
In the State of Pennsylvania there
Is no uniform system; but the test
which is applied in Delaware county, is
generally followed, namely: that every
voter who declares himself in favor of
the unconditional administration of the
government upon Republican princi-
pies can vote at Republican primaries.
RESTRICTION PROVISION.
AT public conference in New York
City, speaker was understood to say
that only persons could vote at pri-
mary who voted at the last election,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-28
FOR RENT.
Cottages,
/" Rooms,
Stores

On the premises of the Sauitsr
steam Laundry Co., Ltd, between
South and Queen streets,
The buildings are supplied with
not and cold water and eleetr;c
lights, Artesian water. Perfeot
sanitation. 0o'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
Davis City.

Mrs. Toplif returned from Des
Moines last Saturday, where she had
accompanied her granddaughter, Geral-
dine Adams, home.
Memorial services were held in the M.
E. church last Sunday, the sermon be.
ing preached by Rev. Alfred Knoll to
full house.
Milton Spencer, of Leon, sundayed in
our city.
Mrs. Blanche Foster and son, of Osce.
ola, are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cornett.
Roy Musser, of Des Moines, visited
his mother over Sunday.
| Anna Radnish went to Des Moines
last week to make the acquaintance of
that new nephew and visit her sister
Helen.
Elder McDitfit went to Leon last Sat-
urday, returning Sunday.
The M. E. Sunday school convention
was held here last Monday and Tuesday.
The q. A. r. men are making prepa-
rations for decoration services to.mor.
row.
A farewell reception was held Satur-
day evening for John Horton at the
residence Of his brother Frank. About
twenty Of his young friends were pres.
ent, refreshments were served and all
voted it success.
| Mr.. Frank Osborn spent Sunday with
relatives in the country.
Mrs. Frank Ordway returned from q
visit to Idaho last Saturday.
Charles Axes, of Leon, had business
here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Teale and Mrs. ]. H
Broome were among those who attended
the funeral Of John Lee from this place
j. Emmons, of Ridgeway, Mo-, wal
, looking after business interests here
5 last week.
Uncle Billy Bowman, of Leon, was
; caller here last week.
E. p. Shirley has taken possession O
the Horton House. Mrs. Horton vii
i move to Des MONIES, where her son Johl
9 will attend dental college.
. DR.. Horner, of Lamont, was on gu
Z fstreets last Friday.
6 E. 0. Kinsey left for Kansas Cit,
:. Monday on business.
( E. w. Teale and Orva Frazier ATTENDED
: the laying of the corner stone of the |
/, 0. 0. +. orphans home at Mason Git,
| last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
West Eden.

j. w. Keller and w. II. Mills returned
from Des Moines last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Sprinkle spent
Sunday at Chas. Merriman's north of
Leon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon, of Ohio, returned
home Saturday after visiting Mrs.
Dixon's brother, Chosen Campbell.
Miss Laurel Graves, of Lamont, is Wis.
ting at the home of her uncle, Albert
Mr.. and Mrs. &. F. Mills and son
Seymore and MIR. and Mrs. John Holden
visited at Henry Mills Sunday.
Miss Mabel Marts called on Henrietta
Mills Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Nj. Hammer called on
Mrs. Sprinkle Saturday.
Miss Mabel Marts and Myrgie Mills
called on Mrs. w. q: Campbell Tuesday.
Crops look nice since the rain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
postmaster and station agent for Charley
Grim, the new merchant at DeKalb.

postmaster and station agent for Charley
Grim, the new merchant at DeKalb.
While calling on Andy Wilson recent.
ly we were invited to dine which we ex.
cepted and were very thankful for
their kindness. We will not soon for
get the strawberries and cream.
Not long ago while in Grand River,
we went home with Writ Beck to din
ner. Vert is one of the best business
men and he and his father are leading
merchants of Grand River, deserving
success by their honorable dealing.
While In Grand River on the 20 inst
We went to the station to see the de.
parture of the civil war veterans for Des
Moines. Among them we noticed Mr..
Davis, the postmaster, j. Switzer, Capt.
Jennings, John Durham and a number
of their friends. They returned on the
%.
William Green and his son John
started on the 20 inst. on trip to
northern Nebraska and southern
Dakota. They will visit N oah, the oldest
son of William Green and wife. He
went to north Nebraska several years
ago, married, and settled on farm and
!, is prosperous and steady. Their son
Harry recently returned from the east
part of the state. Mr.. Green is on the
search of land and will probably buy
in Dakota if he can find an investment
that suits. He has become quite a
land dealer.
Rev. Vanderpool died on the 10 Of
May. He was born IN 1901 and was
ninety two years old. He was an old
pioneer both in Iowa and Missouri, was
Baptist minister and successful
physician many years ago. He was 8
veteran of two wars before the civil wal
began and received a pension from the
government. A minister of his choice
could not be be procured at the time Of
the funeral, so he was inferred without
religious ceremony at the house. He
leaves wife, two sons and one daugh
ter and several grand and great Crane
Children and many friends to mourn
Interment took place on the twentieth
in cemetery in Tennessee near a Bap
| fist church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
Center.

Mr.. Jno. Watsons little son had a
collar bone broken.
Henry Vanostrand has repaired and
reprinted his house
Aunt Susan Blair and her sister Ange
Sears were out riding Sunday evening.
Sim Evans was pleasant caller at
Pine Grove farm.
Long Bros. and their wives and Len
Hamilton and his wife were over to
Ocean farm Monday and helped to sur.
prise Frank Gardner it being his birth
day and his kind wife gave splendid
dinner. We had the pleasure Of
Judge Gardner's company.
Messrs Newlin and Zimmerman placed
us phone last week.
Mr.. l.. D. CARRIER secured over one
hundred names for our rural line anC
the papers are in our congressman's care
We recently dined with Randolph
Perdew and his nice family.
The hail damaged the fruit crop il
parts of Center last week.
Miss Carrie lAlbaugh phoned us thai
she had been successful in her examin
alton.
I Mrs. E. Z. Long called on Mrs. Cal
Brown and learned she was pleased
oyer her return to the farm.
Mr.. G. j. White has new drivin,
horse and new pair scales.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
CORRESPONDENCE 5
Items of Interest as Reported )
by our Correspondents. :

John Allen and family, of Bethany
Junction, visited here Tuesday.
Frank Citizens, Of Kingston, was 8
guest of Mr.. Shoemaker the past week,
Editor Watsabaugh and wife, of Ting
ley, visited Mrs. Watsabaugh's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Bozarth, the past week.
Alice Thompson visited Sunday with
relatives at Lamont.
Hazel Freeman returned Monday
from visit with relatives at Grant City
]. N. Gates was Leon visitor Friday
Veta Scott and brother returned from
Blythedale, Mo-, last Saturday, where
they had been visiting relatives.
Wild Robinson and Willy Halsted left
Friday for trip through Oklahoma
They may locate there if the country
suits them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29

ing.
The ice cream supper at Mr.. Bason's
Saturday evening was well attended.
Lee Fosdick Sundayed with Evert
Payton.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Payton and Mrs.
6. w. Smith and Mrs. Eta Ashbury all
took dinner with Mrs. A. A. Percy Sun.
day.
Earl Gardner, Jimmie Percy and
Layton Rhodes Sundayed with Nc. and
Robbie Fosdick.
Mrs. Chas. Morris and little son of
Pueblo, Colo, came Monday for two
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Chas.
Rhodes, and other friends at this place.
Several of the young folks attended
church at Kellerton Sunday evening.
Perry Olfeld and wife of near Lamont
and Will Turner and family of Leon
visited at j. M. Ashburn's Sunday.
Mrs. Marion Marshall and baby Inez
returned home Monday after few
days visit with her brother, Will Payton
and family near Lamont.
Mrs. James Beucy of Lamont called on
Mrs. A. A. Percy Saturday.
Mrs. Whittier and daughter Vins
spent the latter Part of last week al
Harl SCOTS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
Woodland.

Mrs. N. S. Beavers, of Knowlton, and
Eva M. Dye were Leon visitors Monday.
Horace Farquhar and M. Grogan
were in our city on business Sunday.
Oscar Peck, of Morgan, and DR.. Scott.
of Oklahoma, visited friends here SIM.
day.
Lloyde Duden, of Lineville, was here
on business Friday,
Uncle Will Massey is repairing his
residence this week. j. Hartman is
doing the work.
Charley Jones, of Leroy, was in town
Saturday.
Q. D. Newlin and j. E. Coontz at.
tended the show at the hall Saturday
evening.
A German medicine show was in town
Saturday evening and wanted to show
here all this week, but could not secure
hall.
Charley Mcclure, Of Garden Grove.
was in town on business last week.
Our star mail route will be discontin.
ued July and this Office will be sun
piled by the rural route.
w. I. Lane and G. A. Carlson had
business in Leon Friday.
The band of Woodland commenced
practicing again Monday night and will
be ready to play for the celebration
here.
Harrison Wilson and w. H. Coontz
transacted business in Leon Monday.
| Prof. Eli Hutchinson, of Leon, visited
home folks over Sunday.
R. D. Lockwood is building nice ad.
dition to his dwelling in the west part
of town.
The b. A. Y. entertainment at their
hall Saturday evening was well at.
tended, considering the unfavorable
weather, and all reported first-class
time. The proceeds will be used to buy
new carpet for the hall.
Miss Lenna Beavers, of High Point.
visited relatives here Saturday and sun
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
Garden Grove.

T. S. Shelter returned from Creston
Friday.
Miss Fannie Gilbert went to Leon
Friday.
Misses Lettie Shelter and Mabel Nc
Chung went to Humeston Friday.
The citizens met at the town hall
Monday evening and appointed the
committees to superintend the Fourth
Of July celebration.
Mrs. Poole went to Uhionville Friday.
Mrs. Joe Smith went to Humeston
Friday to visit with Mrs. Clarence
Bartlett.
Mrs. Todd Matthews, who is visiting
relatives here, went to Leon Saturd ay.
!. Fl. H. Flanagan came down from Des
Moines Saturday to visit his parents.
]. r. White went to Chillicothe, Mo-,
Monday on business.
A.C. Shaw returned from Minneap oils,
Mimi, Monday.
j. Il. White returned from New Sharon
Saturday morning.
s. I. Robertson went to Promise Citv
Saturday where he held services liz the
M. E. church.
Hugh Fuder, of Corydon, was here on
business Saturday.
The memorial services held at the M,
q. church Sunday were we'll attended
and Rev. Newland preached a very
appropriate sermon.
Mrs. N. g. Wiley and daughter
Hazel went to Charlton Friday to visit
relatives.
The commencement exercises of Gar.
den Grove will be held at the Opera
house June 6, 1902.
Mrs. Geo. Ayres and baby came down
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
NEW COURT HOUSE LOST.
The Proposition to Vote Bonds for
Anew Court House Defeated
by 400 Votes.

The court house proposition was de-
feated at a special election held in this
county last Tuesday but the friends of
the measure are mot discouraged. At
the general election in the fall of 1899,
the same proposition was submitted
and defeated by majority of 1920, the
total number of votes cast being 3,0l4.
At the special election held last Tuesday
there were 1852 votes cast and the ma.
iority against the proposition was re-
duced to 400 votes. Had the election
been held couple of weeks later we
believe the proposition would have
carried for the past week has shown a
decided change in public sentiment. The
fight in some parts OF the county was
quite bitter over petty jealousies, but
we believe the time is coming when
these will be laid aside and the people
of Decatur county vote for the new
court house which is needed so badly,
not by the citizens of the town of Leon
but by all the people of Decatur county.
An examination of the vote shows de.
,cided increase in the court house vote
in almost every township. At the cleo.
ton in 1899 there were only S47 votes
in favor of new court house, and this
time there are 1881, while the oppo
sition vote was decreased from 2,l67 tt
l,771.
The followingis the unofficial vot,
this year and the official vote in 1899
The board of supervisors meet to-da,
to canvass the returns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-29
Tuskeego.

Rev. Hatch preached in the Advent
church Sunday and Sunday evening.
Chas. Rhodes and family spent Sun
day at George Fosdick's.
Miss Maude Switzer was an over Sun
day visitor at her home in Lamont.
Mr.. Sam Gates, of Leon, was looking
after business interests at this place
Tuesday.
Clara Ryan Sundayed with Gail
Ballinger.
Rev. G. W. Smith went to Leon Sat.
urday and addressed the Baptist people
at that place Sunday and Sunday even