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1 cannot recommend it too highly 1T will
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A woman with blondined hair OF
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It will be some time before that
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Naturally the man who leads a
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DO YOU r. UP
WITH A LAME BACK 2
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
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"Don't PRETEND people will catch
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Philadelphia
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And principal points in Texas and the South
west. This train is new throughout and Is
made mp Of the finest equipment, provided
with electric lights and all other modern
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
HoPK1NroN.

A. W. Beacon had business at Man
chester Wednesday.
Mrs. Winnie Merriam has returned
to her home at Des Moines after q
visit of considerable length here.
Supt. Schweitert has been in town
today visiting the city schools and the
college.
M. L. McGlade and j. H. Griffith
attended meeting of the Butter
makers Association at Greeley Wednes-
day
Michael Shern jr. was thrown from
horse Tuesday and suffered a COM
pound fracture of sleg. The injury is
severe one, both bones being broken,
and DR.. Cummings was assisted by DR..
Hunter of Monticello in setting the in
jured member.
A. F. Kirkwood received a telegram
today announcing the death of bis
sister, Mrs. Marion s. Stllwell, which
occurred at her home in Tyndsll, S. D..
this morning after an extended Illness
Mr.. Kirkwood and Mrs. Merriam de-
part tonight to be present at the fun
eral. which will take place Saturday.
Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
RYAN.

Jerry Mahoney and S. S. Squires
were at Manchester on legal business
Tuesday.
VIM. McCusker is numbered among
the sick this week.
A big girl baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Locke last Monday.
James Dolphin was confined to the
house with illness last week, but is now
able to be back again at his work in the
bank.
The many friends of Mrs. b. H.
Magirl will be sorry to know that her
condition does not improve.
Miss Elizabeth Graves of Manchester
arrived here Saturday and started
teaching in the grammar department
of the Ryan schools Monday.
The many friends of Dennis Msgirl
will be sorry to learn that he thas .been
seriously i'll during the past week. w.
j. Maglrl has also been sick and taken
altogether the family has had serious
time of 1t.
Miss Della Matthews, who has been
teaching the grammar department OF
the Ryan schools for several terms
finished her school work here last Fri.
day and left the next morning for bel
home In Earlville. Miss Matthews
made many friends among our people
during her stay here.-Reporter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18

real shopper who means TO do the
thing properly climbs up on the floor,
which is also the counter, and squats
on his heels.
Real Japanese shops have no doors
or windows or counters. shop windows
in England do not leave much wall in
the frontage. but even an English shop
window does not take the whole front
of the house.
The Japanese have not many regular
shops. There are very few streets of
shops even in Tokyo. which is as large
as Berlin. Foreigners never buy any
thing but curios. If they are fools.
they deal with shops kept by. Euro
peans; if they want bargains, they deal
with Cinnamon.
There are many Chinese shops in
treaty ports. The Chinaman is cheaper
and more reliable than the Japanese.
European shopkeepers do not set up In
Japan for philantllropic reasons. Jap
ancse shopieepers are the lowest class
of population except the outcasts.
Servants and laborcrs take precedence
of them in society, and precedence is
the hobby of the Japanese.
You have different bow and diff
fercnt salutation for man who is be
low you or your equal, and several for
the people above you. You have even
different language for each, and Jap
anese writing wrigglcs like carving on
their temples.-London Standard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
EAD's GROVE.

A large number of people from
here attended the funeral of Mrs.
Elias Way at Greeley last Sunday.
Jake Moser disposed of a good colt
to Jno. Schneider last week for which
he received one hundred and fifty-five
dollars. Pays to raise them at that price.
There was large attendance at the
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Al. Clark on the 9th. A beautiful
couch was presented to them as token
of the high esteem in which they are
held by their many friends and neigh
bors.
Martha Eaton visited at Mr.. Fowler's
last Sunday.
A number from here attended the flu.
neral of Mrs. Jim Robertson at Thorpe
last Tuesday.
J. M. Rutherford and family spent
last Tuesday with the formers father
who resides in Greeley, it being his
eighty.fourth birthday. The old gentle
man is quite hearty, barring his rheu-
matism, and saws all of his own wood.
IT. Fowler is taking treatment at
Manchester for his back. He is much
improved at present.
Mart Neiman of Earlville is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Ambrose McElmeel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
DYERsvILLE.

Miss Ruby Durling is visiting rela-
tives and friends in this city this week.
Henry Nurre from near Petersburg,
was in the city on business Tuesday.
Tony Millenkamp of Petersburg, was
in town Monday transsctlng business
and calling on friends.
Fred Grommersch, the well known
butcher and live stock man of New Vi
emma, was business visitor In Dyers-
Vile Tuesday.
Richard Ruby of Petersburg, trans.
acted business and called on friends In
this city Saturday.
Henry Oehler was Great Western
passenger to Dubuque Tuesday morn
ing, where he spent the day on busi-
ness.
Henry Dfers of New Vienna was in
town Monday afternoon on business.
He took home with him load of lum-
Der from F. Freymsnn & Sons yards.
Mrs. Herman Geordt and Mrs. Henry
Geordt, Jr., went to Dubuque Monday
morning, where they visited relatives
until Wednesday evening.
Joseph A Westermeyer and Henry
Nsbers, Of Bremen township, were pas
sengers to Manchester from this station
Saturday morning.
John Drexler went to Manchester
Thursday morning, where he transacted
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
ONEIDA.
[Too late for last week.1

Too late for last week..
ID. A. Lightly was chosen for director
In district No. 3 at the school meeting
last Monday evening and the people in
this vicinity are now agitating the ques.
ton of q new school house for Oneida.
This is an improvement that is very
much needed and no doubt would be
appreciated by all.
Carrie Pratt spent most Of last week
In Manchester.
A business meeting was held at the
church Saturday afternoon and arrange
ments made for painting the church.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. j. j. Lynch on Thursday
March 18th, for dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Durham left last
week for MINI.
Ethel Breckon is suffering from q
very sore throat, the effects of an opera.
ton.
All who are using separators in this
vicinity are much pleased with them.
j. B. Durham Sr. of Almoral spent
last Thursday with his son, Buel.
DR.. Dittmer of Manchester has been
attending Mrs. James Parker, who does
not improve as rapidly as her friends
would wish.
Al. Rector is in Cedar Rapids visit
Ing bis daughter.
Frank Miller bought considerable
stock in this neighborhood one day last
week.
VIM. Hockaday and wife of Man.
chester visited their children here part
of last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
County Correspondence.

benefited by the road. We are not to
be duped by any more gold brick men.
Fred Dattisman was here several days
recently, looking to business interests.
He sold his farm to Emil Irmisher.
Rev. Humphrey has fixed up the
Congregational parsonage and taken up
his residence therein.
at a caucus held on the 9th inst, w.
E. Dittmer were nominated for council
men.
Clyde Bolsinger, another of Coles
burg's young men, now with Cedar
Rapids dry goods firm, was here last
week taking orders from our mer-
chants.
James Harry, a young man living
north Of town, had the misfortune to
stick an ak in his foot last week.
George Vorwald, of Gsrnavillo, was
a visitor with relatives and friends here
last week.
Ed. Simons was a business caller in
town last Friday.
Mr.. Hartman, of Fsyette, brother-in-
law of Rev. G. H. Rodgers, of this place
made few days visit at the parsonage
and incidentally left horse for use Of
the parson.
The unpleasant weather of Saturday
last, was discouraging to those con-
templating days fishing.
Farmers in some instances have com
menced to stir the fertile soil.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
Didn't Bother Him.

A German clergyman who was trav-
cling stopped Mt hotel much frequent
ed by wags and jokers The host, not
being used to having a clergyman at
his table, looked at him with surprise.
The guests used all their raillery Of
wit upon him without eliciting re-
mark. The clergyman ate his dinner
quietly, apparently without observing
the gibes and sneers Of his neighbors.
One of them, at last, in despair ut his
forbearance. said to him: well, Won
der at your patience. Have you not
heard all that has been said to your
ooh, yes; but am used to it. Do you
know who l ann" mo, SIR" well,
will inform you. am chaplain of )
lunatic asylum. Such remarks have
no effect upOn me-"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
HOW HUSBANDS SHOP.
A Blouse That 1t Was Certain Woul
MT Ilenaa T,nIv

4 Blouse That 1t Was Certain Would
Not Please the Lady.
The pleasures of shopping are as rig
orously denied to "mere man" as are
the advantages Of whistling to fair wo.
man. The decree, being natures own,
is universal. and the attempts made to
contrnvene 1t are few and unSuccess-
full. An exception, more apparent than
real, was made u few days ago by an
uxorious Berlin husband intent on pre-
sendng his better half with new
blouse. He hurriedly entered one Of
the first shops in the capital and con-
flded his intention to the graceful young
lady assistant. II want blouse "a
good one. You understand. 1t must be
silk-the best silk"
MAY ask what color you prefer?"
inquired the superior young saleswom-
an, with smile.
"Oh, Pm not particular about the COL
or, but may say that it may cost from
80 to 40 marks"
"And the cut?'
'The cut? Well, really don't much
care. After all, it comes to the same
thing"
MAY ask about the lady for whom
1t is destined?"
"Why, she is my wife, of course!
Whom else did YOU
II beg your pardon. What l meant
was what is her size, ut least approx
mately"
ut doesn't matter in the least. Please
show me some blouses, one blouse, any
blouse, and let me go, for l am In a
hurry to catch train"
with pleasure, sir, but If you can
not give me an idea of the color, cut or
size or anything else to guide me how
can hope to suit your
"Give me any blouse you like so long
as the price is between 80 and 40 marks.
1t doesn't matter straw what cut or
color or size choose, for in any case
it's certain to be changed. told you
it is for lady"-London Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18

schools on Monday.
Mrs. Beckwith and daughter were in
Fsyette, over Sunday.
T. Noble is at home from Missouri.
Mr.. Noble says the climate there is
about like Iowa.
Tuesday, March 10th, the children
and family of James Rutherford sur
prlsed him at his home in this city 1t
being the 84th anniversary of his birth.
Mr.. Rutherford was born in Sangam-
mon county, Illinois, in 1919. May he
enjoy many more happy birthdays.
On Tuesday, March 10, 1908, occurred
the marriage of Mr.. B. A. Beohm, OF
this place, and Miss Verda Fletcher, q
granddaughter of Mrs. Eliza Barr. The
wedding took place at Strawberry Point
Rev. Father Rowe officiating. They
will reside near Manchester, where the
groom has purchased a farm-Home
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
DELHI.

At q school meeting, Monday, E. b.
Porter and Thos. Simons were elected
directors.
Henry Lewis moved Monday into the
McC ormlck house.
H. j. Schwletert visited our schools
Wednesday.
Henry Quart and wife have a young
son at their home.
Mrs. E. H. Blanchard and Mrs. J. w.
Swinburne were shopping in Manches-
ter Friday.
VIII Barker of Strawberry Point
visited at j. b. Clark last week.
Peter Jakelin spent several days at
Lamont last week with his aged moth
or who is In very critical condition.
Mrs. Fred Doolittle visited friends In
Greeley last week.
Eugene House from Dakota was here
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Salisbury were in
Manchester Friday.
On Friday evening. March 20, Rev,
Gilbert will give lecture at the Baptist
church, on "What Saw on My Trip
to the Holy Land" Admission will be
10 cents. Proceeds are for the benefit OF
the church.
j. w. Swinburne and Harry were In
Earlville Saturday.
Merit Boomer visited friends in Mont
cello recently.
Emmert Allison was here from Mas
on City last week.
The M. e. Aid Society meets Wednes
day afternoon, March 18th, with Mrs
G. H. Fuller.
o. A. Holdridge and j. r. White jr
were In Manchester, Thursday, on bust
ness.
Miss Nellie Keith is home from Cedal
Falls.
Mrs. j. w. Swinburne went to Stanle,
Monday. Being called there by tn,
death of her nephew, the eldest child O
Mr.. and Mre Geo. Stewart.
Henry Pierce was over from Ryal
Saturday.
Peter Michael went to Hopklntol
Monday.
| Mrs. Geo. Barr of Manchester is Wis.
lting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. q. f
Fleming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
BAILEY,s FoRD.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Raster had bust
nees in Manchester last Friday.
Elvira Hartman and Ruth Hersey
spent one day last week with lola
Raster.
Some of the young people of our
neighborhood attended a sociable at
Delaware last Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Banta were in
Manchester last Friday.
G. B. Davis sold calves to Frank
Dudley and delivered them last Friday.
Mrs. G. b. Davis is on the sick list.
Miss Josie Grommon visited her cou-
sin Nellie Paris of Delaware the latter
part of last week.
Jas. Sheppard sawed wood for ]. W.
Hartman last Saturday.
Mrs. Clara Conner and son were shop.
ping in Manchester one day last week.
VIM. Davis, who was reported sick
last week, is not much better at this
writing,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
COCOON.

F. E. Dutton was Cedar Rapids
visitor over Sunday.
Jas. Smith of Ryan was in Coggon on
business, Monday.
Miss Fannie Haeberle visited friends
in Cedar Rapids over Sunday.
Miss Vida Blsnch has been spending
several days visiting relatives In Mason
Vile.
Miss Hattie Bishop of Hopkinton
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Bishop of Coggon.
j. H. Preston of Ryan, attended the
meeting of Mecca Lodge No. 523 A. F.
and A. M, Monday evening.
Bert Henderson of Washington, S. ID
was calling on friends in town Wednes-
day.
Miss Hannah of Ryan, spent Sunday
at the home of her brother, E. G. Dolan
west of town.
David Patton was home from Cedar
Rapids business college, Monday morn
ing.
Mrs. Mike Morrissey and children
arrived from South Dakota, Saturday
morning, Mr.. Morrissey following with
car of goods and will move onto q
farm near Paris.
Prof. w. E. Roe, w. L Cater and the
Misses Joseph, Edwards and Hseberle
attended the lecture by Prof. Tomlins
of Chicago, in the auditorium of the
Cedar Rapids high school Saturday, his
subject being music.
On Tuesday afternoon the school
mates of Hazel Trumbull met at her
home, the event being her ninth birth
day. The afternoon was spent with
music, games, ETC., after which refresh
ments were served. All report good
time.-Monitor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-18
LAMONT.

Mrs. Elliott Wing was an Oelwein
visitor Monday.
G. M. Bills and George Hallam we're
at Independence last week on the petit
jury.
George Brscher was business visitor
in Dubuque two days last week.
Truman Swaine of Des Moines was
here last week.
Rev. c. L. Organ of Weldon, Iowa,
visited his brother in law, Frank Kleck-
ner, our esteemed buttermaker last
Tuesday.
Martin Newton has secured position
as fireman on the 9. s. N. w. R. r.. He
went to Boone, Ia, Thursday, to COM
mence work.
Marie Lammon is at Olympia, Wash
ington as an instructor in elocution and
physical culture at the teachers insti-
tute. The daily newspapers commented
very favorably on her excellent work.
Grandma Jakelin had stroke of
paralysis, Mar. 7th, which has left her
IN nelpleSs cOnQlClOn.
Charles Weinburg returned from In
dependence Monday where he has been
working.
w. A. Andrews of Dundee was in
Lamont Monday.
The ladies of the M. r. church are
planning bazaar about April Let.
Mrs. David Fowler returned home
Tuesday from visit with Mrs. o. q.
Clark and Mrs. Cossey of Dundee.
Judge M. Wade will be here and give
us lecture at the opera house, March
26. He is fine orator, jurist and states
man. Let everyone go and hear him.
Mrs. Alexander Stevenson has moved
to Lamont.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Flaucher cele-
brated their golden wedding March 9th.
Their children, grandchildren and
neighbors planned great surprise on
them. The groom was presented with
q gold-headed cane and the bride with a
gold ring. Rev Ostrich made the pre-
sentation speech. Besides these special
gifts there were many other substantial
tokens of remembrance.
| Died, at her home in Lamont, March
10, at IL o'clock p. No., Mrs. Anna
Stauss, wife of Rev. Hartman Stsuss.
The cause of death was peritonitis. She
leaves to mourn her loss her husband,
little Minnie, four years old, three step
sons, her parents, John Goldsmith and
wife, and her brother Ed of Eorlville.
She was q good Christian woman The
funeral was held March IL, at the M.
E. church, Rev. Wolcott officiating, as
sisted by Rev. Bracker of Dubuque.
Interment was made at the Csmpton
cemetery. The floral decorations were
beautiful. Rev. John Stauss, their old
est son, and his wife took little Minnie
home with them Saturday to Utica,
Mimi, where he has church. The two
other sons are here at home with their
father.