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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
LIKE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN.
Yess Well, Here In One Man VIII,
Would Rnther he Excuaed.

Yess Well, Here In One Man Who
Would Rather BE Excused.
"We all say that we'd like to be
young again, but doubt If we really
mean it." says Harvey Sutherland in
Ainslee's. WED like to have as good
health as we had when we cast our
first vote, and we'd like it If we didn't
have to visit the dentist SO often and
SO extensively. But If it came to the
point that the genii bounced out be-
fore us and sulkily growled: What is
your wish? I will obey, and the 9TH
er slaves of the lamp fancy we
should study quite awhile, with many
a 'Why-ah, let me see now,' before
we plucked up the courage to blurt
out, Make me twenty-one again.
Because, you know, you haven't
any too much sense now, with all
your experience of the world, and If
you were twenty-one again it would
have to be in mind as well us in body.
The mind is what the body is. It
seems terrible price to pay for a
new set of teeth and IN undiscriminat-
ing appetite. What? To walk again
that weary, tortuous road; to discover
again how many kinds of fool and
failure one can be, and not half try
either; to have to take over again all
those terms Of old Professor Expert
ence2 Huh-uh! Not for me. You
may If you like. Even If could start
anew with what l have learned Of
life, which would come far short Of
what I should really need, it seems to
me that it would be bore to have to
sit through the performance again.
suppose if ever there was success
full man, a lucky man, 1t was Martin
Luther, and yet when the electress
of Brandenburg wished him forty
more birthdays he told her he would
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
The Commoner.

The Commoner, Mr.. Brysn's paper,
will be especially interesting and in
structive during the present session of
congress. The action of this congress
will probably determine Reissues upon
which the next presidential campaign
will be fought. The Commoner pro-
poses to carry on campaign of educa-
ton and organization to the end that
democratic principles may triumph.
In addition to the editorial depart
ment, which receives Mr.. Bryan's per
sonal attention. The Commoner con-
tsins a Current Topic department,
wherein nom partisan discussion of
topics of timely interest and other valu.
able information will be found. The
Home department is conducted by an
experienced woman who is widely
known as q writer of household topics
and who is an authority on the art of
cooking in all that the term implies.
This department alone is worth the
subscription price. The other depart
ments of the paper are all interesting
and ably conducted, among which is q
summary of the worlds news told in
narrative style, and MI. Mapping de-
Observation-Disclosures Common or Not
contains original anecdotes and wit,
moral lessons in homely phrase and
verse, and appeals to old and young
alike.
The Commoner as whole is clean,
entertaining and Instructive, and its
rapid increase in circulation-nOw
amounting to l40000-is proof of the
papers strength and influence.
Arrangements have been made with
Mr.. Bryan whereby The Commoner can
be supplied at very low rate with the
Manchester Democrat both papers for
one year for $2.15. This offer applies
to both new and renewal subscriptions,
and should be taken advantage of with
out delay. All orders should be sent to
the s. office of the Manchestel Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
The Monteaore Family

The late Sir Moses Montefiore, the
grand old man" of the Jews, the mod
ern Moses bringing thousands and tens
of thousands out of bondage and power
ty into the land of peace and plenty
and really he had his reward, rounding
out his century in fine shape, his spir-.
itual eye not dimmed nor his natural
strength abated-was once taunted
with being descendant of the murder
ers of Christ. He said nothing ut the
time, but called on his accusers next
day with chart of his pedigree, show
ing that the home of his forbears, the
"old homestead" had been in Spain for
over 1000 years, about 200 years before
Christ was born.-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
COLEsBURG.

H. W. Conrad, of Cedar Falls, Iowa,
block man for the Champion division
of the International Harvesting Ma
chine Company, was in the city last Fri
day.
A team of horses belonging to
Manual Wiltse thought they would
have things their own way last Friday.
They started at Walkers barn to run
away turning the corner at Main street,
upsetting the buggy, splitting Wiltse out
and after making circle of the town
were caught. No damage was done
except to the buggy which was badly
wrecked.
W. II. Litchenberg, of Dixon, Settle
ment, was In the city on business last
Friday.
Mrs. A. w. Rea is on the sick list
Her many friends hope that she will
soon regain her health.
s. j. Beddow, of photograph, Clayton
county, was q buriness visitor in town
last Saturday.
Richard Ridenour, who lives north Of
town, is reported quite sick.
j. v. Bush has sold his stock o.
general merchandise to j. A. Bush, Of
Colesburg, and Walter "Opens, o
Gutenberg. They are invoicing tn
stock and in few days the new firm
will be ready for business.
News was received last week of tn,
death of Mrs. VIII Knee at Milwaukee
after short illness of the dread disease
pneumonia. Mrs. Knee was formerl!
Agnes Nolan, of Colesburg.
Miss Augusta Craig entertaind twent!
five of her school mates last Frida!
evening. The young folks report {
good time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
GREELEY.

L. Matthews was up from Manchester
this week.
Henry Goodhile was up from the
county seat Tuesday.
Nick Lang of Strawberry Point wac
here Tuesday-as tall as ever.
Mrs. Alex. Thomas has been suffer-
ing with rheumatism for the past week
II. E. Stetson was up from Manches-
ter Tuesday and visited old friends.
Postmaster Hatfield has been keeping
company with the grippe this week.
MIS-. Frank Roberts and baby Of
Morley came Tuesday for short visit.
Miss Carrie Irish and her mother will
leave in short time for Denver, Col,
where they will make their future
home. We hate to lose these ladies, but
hope they will find the change pleasant
and profitable Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
TWO SECRETS.
Ebcn Hid His From His Wife, and
She Cherished Her Own.

Ebcn Hid His From His Wife, and
She Cherished Her Own.
CLOVIS business, Eben?"
The old man was washing at the sink
after his days work.
"Fine, Marthy; fine!"
"Does the store look just the same,
with the red geranium in the window?
Land, how I'd like to see it with the
sun shining in! How does it look, Eb.
emf"
Eben did not answer for moment.
When he did, his voice shook bit.
",rhe stores never been the same
since you left, Marthy."
A faint little flush came into Martha's
withered cheek. Is wife ever too old
to be moved by her husbands f1attery2
For years Eben and Martha had kept
tiny notion store; then Martha fell
sick and was taken to the hospital.
That was months ago. She was out
now, but she would never be strong
again-never be partner in their happy
little trade again.
81 can't get over a hankerinH for a
sight of the store" thought Martha one
forenoon. "If 1 take it real careful,
can get down there 'Iisn't SO far.
Eben III scold, but he'll be tickled most
to death"
1t took long time for her to drag
herself downtown, but ut last she stood
ut the head of the little street where
the store was. All of sudden she
stopped. Ahead, on the pavement,
stood Eben. A tray hung from his
neck, on which were arranged few
cards of collar studs, some papers of
pins and shoelaces. Two or three hold
ers were in his shaking old hand, and
as he stood he called his wares.
Martha clutched at the wall Of the
building. She looked over the way at
the little store Its windows were filled
with fruit, and an Italian name flut-
tered on the awning. Then Martha un.
derstood. The store had gone to pay
her expenses. She turned and hurried
away as fast as her trembling limbs
would take her.
ut will hurt him SO to have me find
out" she thought, and the tears trio
kled down her face.
"He's kept secret from me, and I'll
keep one from him." she said to her
self. HE shan't know that / know"
That night when Eben came in, chill
ed and weary, Martha asked cheerful
ly the old question:
"How's business?"
| "Better n ever, Marthy," answered
Eben.-Youth's Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
lockwood.

Miss Maud May spent last Tuesday
at the Point.
Mr.. Smith, our timer, was at Coles
burg last Sunday with his family.
Mr.. James Beatty of near Export
was in our town last Monday.
Hugh Curran, Fayette student,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
parents.
H. F. Boyer is in Armour, South
Dakota, attending to business affairs.
Mrs. Hattie Oleson of Elksder has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. Gates, for
the past few days.
Miss Lou Bixby took the train Tues
day evening for omaha, where she will
visit with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Burgin expect to
leave in about a week for California, to
remain for some time.
Mr.. Stetson of Manchester was in
town Tuesday.
Mrs. Iva Young and children of
Greeley visited last week at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Steele
north of Edgewood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Stone celebrated
their twelfth wedding anniversary las
Saturday.
Rev. Earnest L. True has returned t.
his home at Valley Springs, South
Dakota.
Mr.. Todd of Canton, South Dakota
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Levi Todd.
Willard Farmer spent last Wednes'
day at Hopkinton, visiting friends.
Arthur Breed called on friends al
Wood Friday evening.
Mrs. Lou Hubbell went to Manchcs
ter last Thursday night for visit.
Willard Farmer attended the dane
at Greeley Friday night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
A Gentle Hint,

A certain butcher is renowned among
his contemporaries for the quaintness
and originality of some Of his remarks.
On road leading to neighboring
parish he one day met gentleman who
at the time owed him for some meat
After salutation the gentleman re-
marked:
~rhat's fine fat dog you have, Al
exander."
"Sae weel he may, sir" was the reply.
"for he has an easy conscience and Is
cot O. debt, and that's mair than you or
1 can sayT'
The hint was taken, and the butcher
got his money next day.-London An
swers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Notice of Amendment to Articles of Incor
poration of 1.-THE Manchester Co-opera-
tive Creamery Company" of Man
VkVV OfS"eHS Fly
chester, Iowa.


Notice is hereby given, that at an adjourned
session of the regular annual meeting of the
stock holders of "The Manchester Cooperative
Creamery Company" held at the City Hall !, In
1908, the capital stock of said corporation was
Increased from two thousand dollars to four
thousand five hundred dollars. and the number
Of shares Of stock increased from two hundred
the capital stock Of said corporation four thou;
! sand five hundred dollars. and the number 81
| shares OF stock four hundred and fifty, which
was done by more than two-t thirds vote Of the
entire number of shares of the capital stock OF
said corporation, and Article five 10y Of the Art
icles Of incorporation Of said company has been q,
amendment has been duly executed and &C.
knowledged by the President and Secretary Of
said corporation, as the voluntary act and deed
Of said Corporation, IN accordance with resolu-
I ton of the Board of Directors of said corpora
tion authorizing and directing them so to do,
and has betn recorded in the office Of the ne,
corder of Deeds of Delaware County, Iowa, and
In the office of the Secretary of State at Des
AIoines, Iowa
Dated at Manchester, Iowa, this soth day Of
January, 1903.
JAMES BISHOP, Secretary. 5-4w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
She Needed 1t.

An old colored woman who had saved
up little money went to her lawyer
to consult with him about investing it
profitably. When she was asked, says
Harper's Magazine, what interest she
expected, she answered in very sure
and emphatic manner:
"Twelve per cent, Mr.. Jedge."
When the attorney expressed some
surprise, she explained her position
thus:
"Well, jedge, amt got much money,
an yo' see has ter git big per cent
ter make up"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

SIS it true that men of genius do not
know the value of money!"
'I'm afraid it is" answered Mr..
Stormington Barnes. "NIost men Of
genius see SO little of 1t that they never
have chance to form any definite
ideas on the subject" Washington
Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
No Cash,

"Harry, l suppose you keep cash
account?"
mo, Uncle George, haven't got SO
far as that, but keep an expense ac-
count" -Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
wa.n,t LookInr For That Run

Wasn't Looking For That Run.
Superintendent Of the Railroad Com
pany-so you want job as fireman,
Ell?
Applicant-Yes, sir.
Superintendent have to ask you
few questions. How far is it to the
north pole?
Applicant-Gee whiz! If you're 60
ing to put me on that line, don't
want the job.-Indianapolis News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

To preserve health is a moral and re-
ligious duty, for health is the basis of
all social virtues. We can no longer be
useful when not well.-Johnson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

"The fools are not all dead yet" said
the angry husband
"Im glad Of it, DEAR, calmly replied
the other half of the combination. II
never did look well in black. Chicago
News.
md n,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
VIM. C. CAWLEY,
President.
CHAS. j. SEEDS,

Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence by VIM. C.Cawley president and Chas.
1.seeds cashier this 10th day of February, l9oS.
TsEAL] G, G. PIERCE,
Notary Public.
Attested by: w. G. Kenyon,
ON KeAgy,
Directors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Mardi Gras Carnival, New Orleans,
and Mobile, Feb. 1924, 1908.

One fare for the round trip via Chi
csgo Great Western Railway. Tickets
on sale Feb. 1872 Good to return
Feb. %, Tor March IA, by payment of
SOC extrs.) For further particulars ap-
ply to any Chicago Great Western
Agent or j !. p. Elmer, G. P. A., Chi
csgo, Ill. 5w3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
STATEMENT
or the Condition of the Delaware
County State Bank,

Organized under the laws Of Iowa, located at
Manchester in the county Of Delaware. at
the close Of business on the 9Th day Of Feb !,
A. D., 1908, made to the Auditor of State
:. '- - ASSETS.
Amount of Bills, Bonds and other
evidences Of debts discounted or
purchased actually owned by the
Bank ,S43 Al
Amount of cash on hand,
described as follows:
Gold coin ................... 1890 90
Silver coin and bullion. 49,. 1924 70
Legal tender and national
coin. ..... -. .. 1929 90
solvent banks and other
cash items not dsh0nored,
on hand and belonging to
tne Dauk......... ......... S,444 W Z5.4so Al
The amount subject to be
drawn at sight on deposit
with solvent banks or bank
First National Bank of
First National Bank, C;hicaa- '
Second s National Bank, D ii: ~'
buque Iowa. .............. 10,b16 20
Des Moines Savings Bank.
Des Moines ............ 1910 90
Merchants National Bank,
Cedar Rapids, Ia. 22.O46 70 77,l20 IL
Oyerdrafts. .... ............. 80 90
The value Of real property
(owned by the bank).... 12,247 90
The value Of personal prop.
erty (owned by the bank). $500 90 14.747 90
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Total Assets. ;. ................ .493, 300
IIARIIITTFS

Total Assets ............. .493, 260 AZ
LIABILITIES.
The amount of capital stock actually
paid up In cash. ................... 10000 90
(The total amount due depositors, as
follows):
Amount sight deposits. 49,. 1852 IS
Amount time deposits...... 2GO.o95 AZ 395,9l6 n
The amount Of undivided
profits, as follows
Surplus fund.-. ............ 10000 90
Other profits on hand (after
deducting taxes and OK
penses) .................... 1882 65 1882 65
Total liabilities. ...,. 403, 2G9 a
Amount of liabilities to the
Bank on part of the directors
AS borrowers, ............ 4,S58 90
AS acknowledgements. 2,264 90 7,l2a 90
State of Iowa. Delaware County-ss.
We, VIM: Q. Cawley, President. and Chas. J.
Seeds. Cashier Of the Bank above named. do SOL
EMMY swear that the foregoing sta ement is full.
true and correct to the best Of our knowledge
and belief. that the assets therein set forth are
bona noe ne property Of said Bank in Its corpor
been loaned or advanced to said Bank for the
purpose OF being exhibited as portion of Its
assets,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

sooner give up every hope of heaven
he had than spend forty years more on
earth. To be sure, he would have had
to spend them in Germany, but that's
a datail,,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Special Rates to California and Arl-

Special Rates to California and Arl-
iona.
Via Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale daily from Feb. 18th to
April Both, Available in tourist sleeping
cars. For further particulars apply to
any great Western Agent or j. p.
Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, Ill. 5.w13
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Notice of Appointment of Admins.
tratrix.
STATE OF IOWA, |
noln "a, a ra rnnnfv 80

Delaware County
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That the under
signed has been duly appointed and qualified as
Administrative of the Estate of Samuel Fergu'
son. late of Delaware county, Iowa, deceased
All persons indebted to said Estate are re.
quested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same Will
present them. duly authenticated, to the
undersigned for allowance.
ANNIs L. FERGUSON.
Dated February 14th, 1903. Administrative
Bronson 4 Carr,
Atty's for Estate. 7-3w.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-09-24
Pirat Aid to LAun DR. men.

The laundryman looked at the twd
white waistcoats in the pile of soiied
clothing In front Of him On the counter
and remarked. The habit of carrying
pencils In the vest pocket Is a good
thing for our business"
How is that9" asked the customer.
"See this streak of black hare" the
laundryman replied pointing to the
discolored cloth just above the upper
left hand pocket Men get in the aabl
it Of putting lead pencils In that-pocHet
in the winter time. and the marks the
lead makes on the dark coaored cloth
don't show. But they not only moAe
an impression on the hight vests but
the lead rubs off on the lining Of thetr
coats and helps to spread the stain
New York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-09-24
His objection to EAot.

That President Ehot's force of char
acter is nowhere more fully appre-
ciated than IN his native state is illus
trated oy the following story: Whom
Governor Crane was chief executive
Of massachusetts, he WAS approached
by delegation OF business men, who
asked that President Eliot be appoint
ed one of commission to report on the
proposed construction OF n dam across
the Charles river. The governor de-
INJURED.
would you mind stating your OBJ
lection to President Ehotr' asked tho
spokesman
well" replied the governor. "the
law says that the commission shall ICON
sist Of three men. II appointed
President Eliot there would be only
one"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-09-24

IulluluS MhlllllS III lllllI.
II reckon my message surprised
YOU" Miller said tentatively as he
shook hands.
1T took me off my feet" smiled Alan.
You see. | never hoped to get you in
tercsted in that scheme. and when |
heard you We're actually going to At
lanta about it l hardly knew what to
make of it,
Miller turned into his office, kicked n
chair toward Alan and dropped into
his crealiing rocker.
at was not due to you that did get
Interested" he said. do you know, |
can't think of it without getting hot all
over with shame. To tell You the truth,
there is one thing have always been
vain about. | didn't honestly think
there WAS a man in Georgia that could
give me any tips about investments,
but | had to take back water, and for a
woman. Think of that-a woman
knocked me off my perch as clean and
easy as she could stick hairpin in a
ball of hair. I'm not unfair. When
anybody teaches me any tricks, l &C
knowledge the corn and take on my
hat 1t was this way. | dropped in
to see Miss Dolly the other evening. |
accidentally disclosed two things in
an offhand sort of way. | told her
some of the views | gave you at the
dance in regard to marriage and love
and one thing and another and then,
in complimenting you most highly in
other things, l confess | sort OF poked
fun at your railroad idea
Il thought you had" said Alan good
naturedly. But go on
We'll, she first read me a lecture
about bad, empty. shallow men, whose
very souls were damned by their past
careers, interfering with the pure I'M
pulses of younger men, and IL swear
! felt like crawling in hole and pull
ing the hole in after me. WE'LL got
through that in a fashion because she
didn't want me to see her real heart,
and that helped me. Then she took up
the railroad scheme. You know ! had
heard that she advised her father in
all his business matters; but, Seewhil-
ikins, | never dreamed she could give
me points, but she did-she simply did.
She looked me straight in the eye and
stared at me like "A national bank eX-
amincr as she asked me TO explain why
that particular road could not be built
and why il would not be bonanza for
the owners of the timber land. |
thought she was an easy fish at first,
and | gave her plenty Of line, but she
kept peppering me with unanswerablc
questions till lay down on the bank
as weak as rag. The first bin she
gave me was in wanting to know II
there were not many branch roads that
did not own their rolling stock. She
said she knew one in the iron belt in
Alabama that didn't own car or an
engine, and wouldn't have them as n
free gift. She said il such road were
built as you plan these two main lines
would simply fall over each other to
send out cars to be loaded for ship
ment at competitive rates. by George,
II was corker found out the next
DAY that she was right, and that doing
away with the rolling stock shops and
so forth would cut down the cost of