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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
EARLYILLF.

Frank Carpenter, son of e. J. Car.
penter has entered the regular army
service being stationed at present
at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Thit
came as quite surprise to his
friends who did not know he had such
intentions.
JIG. Neiman received five carloads
of Deering goods Thursday at one
shipment and extending the full length
of each car was banner reading: "This
car is loaded with Deering goods fol
j. 9. Neiman, Earlville, Iowa.
Hayes Matthews was at home from
Dubuque Thursday to see his eigh,
pound daughter which arrived the same
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crosby of Post
Vile and Mrs. L. NJ. Eldridge OF
Masonville were guests at the W. G
Coe home Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs
Crosby were Oh their way to California
where they expectto make their future
home, Mr.. Crosby having sold out his
store business at POstville.
Mrs. Herbert Stoner left Friday fol
Madison, Wisconsin, where Herb is
playing ball with the Dubuque Three
League team. She will remain there
few days and then go on to Chicago
for visit with her sister.
The Rethbone Sisters expect to give
a sociable in their halls Monday even
ng and dance will be held the same
evening in the Town Hall, Music to be
furnished by the Metropolitan Orches-
ira of Manchester. An enjoyable time
is expected.
Mrs. Mary Clark expects to leave this
week for Albion, Nebraska, where she
will live with her son, Alfred. Mrs.
Clark has rented her house to d. Rich
ardson.
On Sunday night of last week fire
destroyed the house on the farm owned
by F. L. Carpenter north of Almoral
which Jim Faust was renting. Mr..
and Mrs. Faust were awakened by the
cries of their little boy and had it not
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
RYAN.


Chas. Murray drove over from Sand
Spring yesterday to see his sister, Mrs.
II. Msgirl.
Arthur McEnsny has been quite Ill
during the past week.
Clarence Klonus spent Sunday in
Manchester.
M. A. Parker, q Manchester painter
and paper hanger, expects to start work
In that line here next week.
John Ernster has moved his family
here from Mssonville and accepted q
position in G. E. Worley's harness
shop.
Miss Elizabeth Graves spent Saturday
at her home In Manchester.
Jas. McAreavy has started to build
his new residence on Franklin street.
Messrs. John Dolphin and John Reil-
ly made business trip to Chicago last
Sunday, returning home Tuesday morn;
ing. Reilly wanted to stay long enough
to cast vote for Carter Harrison but
Dolphin wouldn't wait.
Special confirmation and communien
services were held last Sunday at the
Lutheren church here. The edidce was
very prettily decorated for the occasion
with q large number of potted plants
and flowers and big congregation was
In attendance. The confirmation class
consisted of three boys and five girls
including John Wenger, Andrew Dirk
son, Ludwig Dirrkson, Emma Prabel,
Emma Hawker, Marie Eggiman, Hen.
rietta Buchholtz and Clara thinner
man.-Reporter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
cOLEsBuRG.

One of the severest tasks we have
ever set out to accomplish is to furnish
newspaper with news in the absence
Of news.
e. G. Perkins, of Delhl was a bust
|sness caller in our city last week.
Mr. Weatherwax of Waterloo was
calling upon our merchants in the in
terests of the grocery line last week.
Mr.. Gurndoff of Dubuque was q
caller IN our city last week.
Frank Coates of Dubuque was in our
city last week. MIR. Coates years ago
used to be a frequent visitor as com
mercial traveller, and on account of his
bonhomme was always welcome. he
has many of the qualities of old, W.
| understand he wsgered few cigars on
the defeat Of Carter Harrison.
A. NJ. Rea wasa Manchester visito
last week.
Uncle Jim Legassick, that old wa
horse of democracy, was pleasan
visitor with us last week.
r. G. Currie has been appointed cit,
marshall and street commissioner, an(
as such, has commenced to repair tn,
streets where the macadam has SUM
below the surface.
Farmers have commenced blowing
and seeding.
Some more Of the beautiful rail-
visitedsus Hast Friday and Saturday
Wonder If it will settle the roads!
The ladies of the congregations
church gave 8 supper last Saturday
evening which was very well ATTENDED
Notwithstanding the bad condition o
roads and weather.
Mrs. A. M. Rea was Farley visito
last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
EAp,s GROVE.

Born to Ed. Torrey and wife on April
Oh q baby boy. Congratulations.
J.T. Fowler and wife attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Henry Edmunds at
Manchester last Tuesday.
Q. ". Hubbell has had his barn and
part Of his house re.shingled. 1t was
done just about the right time as the
carpenters finished just day or SO be-
fore the rain.
Fred Moser and family visited at
Colesburg few days last week.
Msrrieo-at Manchester on April 9th,
Nr. H. E. Fowler, of Dubuque, and
Miss Bertha Avery, of Greeley. The
groom is one of Ead's Groves boys
and all join In wishing him and his
bride much joy and happiness in their
married life.
VIII Rutherford, mother and sister
were shopping in Manchester last Sstur-
day.
Robbie Fishel has returned to bis
home In Manchester after several
days visit with his brother Frank of
this place.
Quite number from here attended
the minstrel show and dance at Greeley
Wednesday evening.
J.J Martin and wife were initiated
into the Rebecca lodge at Greeley last
Wednesday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
State Good Roads Convention, Des
Moines Ia, April 1916, 1903.

For this meeting the Chicago Great
Western Railway will on April IA and
10Th sell excursion tickets to DesMolnes
at one fare for the round trip. Good to
return April 18th. For further infor-
nation apply to any Gres. Western
Agent, or J. p. Elmer, G. p. a., Chit
cago. Ill. 1-w.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
Proceedings Of Board Of supervisors.

DnlAwARE - County ss.
Be 1t remembered that on this 9th day of
April, A. D., 1903. 1t being the first Monday Of
said month, the Board Of Supervisors Of said
County met In regular session.
Present. Thomas Lindsay, chairman, l.
Durey and James LeGassick members, and Il
Dayis; auditor ;, ,,s,. d
SR from session lss to April session.
1873 t. ass *
kecorder,s report Of fees received for the
Clerks report of fees received is approved.
The annual report Of E B Hess, Justice Of the
Peace n Elk Township. is approved.
Fund is approved.
The oficial bond Of f s Harris as clerk in and
| for Collins Grove township is approved.
stable in and for Bremen township, is approved.
The appointment and of1cisl bond Of P w
Beacon, as Justice Of the Peace in and for
Peon 81 asprp fo refund tax on
Hundred and Fifty (sa5O). Dollars for year 1901.
1t being an erroneous assessment, Is granted.
Resolved that the township clerks and trustees
be allowed the sum Of one dollar each for theil
services at the special meeting held at Manches
ter on the l2sh day Of March A; D.: 1923 ),
issue warrants quarterly in favor Of Barker 3
Barker in payment for work under contract
/ entered 10LO at september LorIn lSuZ.
Resolved that the Auditor be authorized and
instructed to cancel all county warrants bearing
the dates: 1880 1881. 1882, 1885, 1884, 1886. 1885
Resesed Eat III sS a Be and hereby is
/ pointed Justice OF the Peace IN and for South
Fork township to fill vacancy.
Pnd to he Fund
sum UNI Of Five Hundred ts5ool Dollars, and the
Auditor is authorized to issue warrants on order
of the Steward of the Poor House and Farm.
/ ReSOly90 that th0r0 ba Transferred from the
Poor Fund to the Special Poor Fund the sum
Of One Hundred (sl6O) Dollars and the Auditor
is authorized TO issue warrants on order Of any
two Of Supervisors.
Petition Of Ellen Smith to remit tax is moi
granted.
granted: Mrs. : Anderson. City Of Manchester,
Petition Of Clara toleson to remit tax. on
Petition Of Z & coakiey to remit tax. on print.
ing tools enormously assessed, IS granted.
= Petition e. q Mary RoHnson to refund tax on
Petition Of jacob B Smith to remit his tax fol-
the year 1902, he being blind and unable to con-
Petsion Of W SedsewicS is FeierTed to the
city council without action.
| County Treasurer redeem from tag sale Lots I
and OF II II Add to Manchester, Iowa. said lots
being enormously sold In the year 1901, is grant.
Resolved that the case known as the Bremen
Twp, School Case be continued. to wait the de-
| cision of the Supreme Court Is rendered for
| now.
Resolved that the Auditor be authorized to
issue warrant to II Jackson, Clerk Of South
On motion the Board adjourned until Tuesday,
April 7th, 1908.
Tuesday, April 9TH, 1903.
| Board met as per adjournment.
| Members all present. -
Board proceed to consider claims
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
LAMONT.

John Wolf of Oelwein was business
visitor Thursday.
Atty. Hasner of Independence was in
Lamont on legal business Tuesday.
REV. George Young of Maynard was
Lamont visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Field of Oelwein was q
Lamont visitor the first of the week.
Harvey and George Fosters mother
and neice of Kansas came Wednesday.
Mrs. Foster is 80 years, 2 months old
and she will stay here with her sons.
In few days the grand daughter will
return home to Wichita, Kansas.
County Attorney was here Tuesday
on legal business.
John Elliott is building an addition
to his house.
Carl Preussner and wife were Lamont
visitors Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rev. Stauss returned home from Iowa
City Friday.
DR.. A. j. Ward has gone to Waubeck,
Linn County, to practice. His family
will join him later. The doctor has
been resident of Lamont for twenty
years.
Ned Hoyt of Manchester was La
mont visitor Wednesday.
Ross Porter sold his residenc,
Wednesday. The house and lot goinl
| to Mrs, Clark for 5000. while the soutl
lot, on which the barn stands, was solo
to Peter Jessen for 1925. Mr.. Porter
contemplates locating in Manchester
| VIM. Quick came home last weel
from Los Angeles, Cal, where he hat
been spending the winter.
Henry Sharp and wife of Earlvillt
visited several days In the home of hi
brother, Frank Sharp, last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
GREELEY.

VIM Barr visited in Dubuque day
last week.
b. A. Baker is at home after an ex-
tended trip through the Western states.
james Wilson spent Sunday with his
son at Monticello.
Newt Kleckner came up from Month.
cello Monday and spent the day with
home folks.
Fred Hilsenbeck is showing beauti-
full gold watch, chain and emblem
charm, presents from the Winnard
family for kindness shown during the
illness of the late James Winnard
Fred is justly proud of his gift.
Miss Josie Martindale was taker
Tuesday to Carlsbad, N. M Hel
mother and sister accompanied her,
Home Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
STRAWBERRY POINT

SIRAW BERRY POlNT.
Ted Copeland was a Manchester Wis
itor Monday.
40. Kingsley is thoroughly remodel
ing his residence and adding fine new
porch.
Tim Glennen and Lloyd Emerson Of
Volgs City were the guests of relatives
in this place Sunday.
Mrs. Bell Graham and two children
of Greeley spent the latter part of last
week with relatives in this city.
M. II. Liddy left for Dubuque We'd
nesday morning where he was called by
the death of his uncle, John Hayes.
Mrs. Chss. Dormsn spent part Of
last week in Fayette, the guest of her
mother, returning home Friday even.
ing.
Mark Treadwell returned to his home
in Chicago Thursday evening after 9
few days visit with his parents in this
city.
Mr.. Farmer and Miss Floy Farmer OF
Edgewood we're In this city Wednesday
Mrs. H. Harrington accompanied them
home.-Mail Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
FDGEWoOD.

Rev. G. II. True spent several days of
last week in Manchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Coolidge of Man
chester, spent the latter part Of last and
the first Of this week visiting relatives
ct this place.
z. G. Plat and family are preparing
0move out on their farm this week.
The Edgewood high school closed
hst Friday for weeks vacation before
commencing the spring term.
Mrs. Fred Ullman received q visit
lsom her mother, Mrs. Mcmillan, of
Stanley, recently.
Miss Ollie Scovel of Fayette spent a
day recentlylwith her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Scovel.
H.F. Boyer is attending to some
business matters In Armour, South
Dakota.
@. b. Madison made business TRIP
to Manchester last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Genus Coolidge were il
Greeley last Thursday visiting rela-
lives.
Rev. 4. Hubbell and daughter Kate
went to Manchester last Thursday ant
remained over night with Rev. Hub
BELLS daughter, Mrs. George Dorman.
Mrs. Kate Watson of Anamoss spent
. day recently with her sister, Mrs
Gilchrist, who has been quite ill fol
some time past.
Mac Ingersoll made trip to Amber
Jones county, last week, bringing back
. horse which Prof. Joseph had
purchased for driving purposes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

the assistance of his parents will run
an up to date place. Many improve
ments will be made on the inside of the
building, and when finished Mr.. Kelly
will have modern place. Misses
Agnes and Kate Kelly will return from
Manchester and assist in the hotel
| News Letter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
COCOON.

Miss Cora Savage began her spring
term of school in the Quality Ridge
district, Monday.
Miss Mag Ward was called to Man
chester Monday by the serious illness of
her brother.
The Misses Anna Merriam and Lslia
Ware returned last Thursday evening
from Ryan where they had been visit
ing the formers brother, R. M. Mer-
RAM and family.
Miss Hannah Dolan of Ryan spent
Sunday with her brother, E. g. Dolan
and family, west Of town.
j. Fl. Preston and wife of Ryan,
visited friends in town the latter part
of last week.-Monitor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
Nashville.

Miss Brown Of Manchester was the
guest of 1nez Griffin Saturday.
Mrs. Robert Fee and son, Harry, took
their departure for Sioux CITY, Saturday
Mrs. Hiram Cross of Manchester is
visiting at the home of Mart Casters.
Messrs. Smsrzo, F. S. Griffin, Sumner
Barthoff were passengers to Manches-
ter Friday.
Misses Ella and Katie McKeever came
home Tuesday from Dubuque, where
they were attending school.
: Miss Mollie Ryan is spending the
Easter vacation at home.
James Turley and James McCool re-
turned Wednesday from Minnesota.
We understand that while there James
NcCool purchased quarter section Of
land.
Wedding card are out announcing the
marriage of James Nolan and Mary
Strain, which is to take place Wednes-
day, April 15.
John Ernster and family moved from
here to Ryan, Monday, where John in
tends to start up harness shop.
Miss Nora Hickey returned from
Calumet Tuesday, after two months
visit with relatives at that place.
Mrs. NJ. A. Hogan and Mrs. P. Nc.
Grath were callers at Manchester Tues
day.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. McCord were passengers
to Manchester Tuesday.
3 Mrs. Francis Mulvehill is spending
The week with her sister near Winthrop
Mrs. j. Crowley.
! A number from heSe attended the
Marty at All. Lanes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
BAILEY's FORD.

Mrs. g. B. Davis was shopping in
Manchester last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Grommon had
business in Manchester last Thursday
Mrs. John N. Smith is on the sick
list.
L.J. Lillibridge and Mrs. Jay Lilli-
bridge had business In Manchester last
Thursday.
The family Of Vim. Davis have been
having tussel with the German
measles.
Henry and VIM. Claus were in Della
ware last Wednesday evening.
Glen Petition is recovering from the
smumps.
Il Mrs. Elvlra Davis visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. w. Hartman last Thursday
Mrs: Ed. Shepherd visited Mrs. Jer
Try Raster one day last week.
Il Miss Daisy Palmer had business IL
j Delhi last Saturday.
At the home Of the brides parents
INF. and Mrs. o, w. Glew, last Wednes
day evening at eight O'Clock, occurred
sths marriage of Miss Lucy Glew t
{ Mr.. Harry Logan, Rev Caul officiating
1 Tho ceremony was performed in The
presence Of about forty of tho i'm
mediate relatives and friends Of the
contracting parties. Their hosts Of
friends extend congratulation.
Z [Too late for last week..
/ Baker, Lillibridge and Hersey were
! busy Monday and Tuesday unloading
Q carload of corn that arrived from
Missouri.
The Misses Josie and Avis Grommon
were shopping IN Manchester last Tues
day.
r. E. Grommon had business In Delhi
In Wednesday of last week.
]. W. Hartman was in Delhi last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Clara Conner delivered hogs in
Delhi last Monday.
Mrs. Baker Hersey spent one day last
week with Mrs. Clara Conner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

Petitions of Fred Durey and Robert Currie OF
tax enormously assessed, is granted.
Petition OF James Mediation to remit tax is
granted.
Petition Of Atkins 4 Chapel to remit tax Of 1902.
on stock OF goods destroyed by fire, to the amount
of -four hundred (s40o 00) dollars actual value. is
granted.
Petition Of Michael Flynn to remit poll tax is
not granted.
Petition Of R. NJ. Marvin to refund tax of 1893,
is not granted.
On motion Board adjourned until Wednesday.
April 9Th, 1903.
Wednesday. April 9th, 1908.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members all present
Sheritfs report OF fees for quarter ending
March 3lst, 1908. is approved.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

Iowa Institution for Feeble Minded Chill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-29
Names.

"Here in America said a Philadel-
phia artist who has travelled extern
sively, 1--WE call a boy Johnnie If we
don't know what his name is. It's
curious to note the variations Of this
custom. In the far west the name is
shortened to Jack, and 1t is applied to
any stranger indiscriminately. On the
other hand, we call Chinaman John.
When was studying in Paris, 1 was
impressed by the ract that to the Paris
ian every foreigner Is either Jack or
Jacques, according to the pronuncia-
ton Of the native who uses the term.
I spent one winter in Havana, where
found that the Cubans apply the
name Charlie to all Americans and
Englishmen. In Mexico If a mans
name is not known he is called Pedro.
In our own southern States / have
noticed that the colored walters in
the hotels are invariably called George.
I think it would be interesting to
know how these customs originated"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-29
BATTLE Of RAT AND SNAKE.
Ended in Draw at the North Caro-
lima State Museum.

Ended IN Draw at the NOrCn faro
lima State Museum.
At the last State fair held in Raj
eigh, n. c., travelling Snowman ex-
hibited a woman snake charmer. He
had several hundred live snakes in
boxes for the use of his performer,
which mad been shipped to him by a
snake farmer in Texas. The reptiles
were of the nonpoisonous kind and
many Of them were five feet long ard
two inches thick.
One of the places of the show was
in a booth between the county court
house and the United States post
office building, writes a correspond
ent of the New York Times. One
day after the show was over and the
snake charmer and company had
gone a bull snake of the size stated
crawled out from where the booth
had been to the sidewalk and was
caught and carried to the State mu-
scum and turned over to the curator.
The snake was pronounced a fine
specimen Of his species and appeared
to be vicious. He fought when cap
tured and would strike at every per-
son who came near the cage where
he was confined.
One of the employees Of the museum
was engaged II catching rats. and
one morning he exhibited large rat,
much larger than is usually seen, and
that looked like a gOod-SiZed squirrel.
Seeing what a magnificent fellow the
rodent was, it was decided to have
fight between the snake and the rat.
The cage in which the snake was con
fined was about seven feet long and
five feet wide and five feet high, with
glass on the ends and on one side.
This cage was cleaned out and the
snake was put back, and he stretched
out and lay as if asleep. The rat was
then dropped in and he ran up into
the corner near the tail of the snake
10 view the cage.
The snake apparently did not take
any notice of the rat but the rat
soon took in the situation. His eyes
were fixed on the snake and he was
painting from excitement. Several
minutes elapsed and neither antagon-
ist moved and the spectators had be-
gun to think there would be no fight,
when the snake almost imperceptibly
moved, and at this instant the rat
sprang from the corner to the head
Of the snake-a d stance of six feet
and seized the snake just behind the
head and sank his teeth into his neck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-29
GET WELL STAY WELL.

forty years I had headache
day and night could not
sleep well - was very weak,
and about giving up all hope.
i got Doan's Pills and they
cured me. That was five
months ago, and I can say,
to-day, my water is regular
and I have not had headache
for five months. For bed
wetting, scalding urine, and
headache, Doan's Kidney
Pills have no equal. / have
recommended them to fifty
different persons with good
results. first read Of Doan's
Pills in Sn,ithl0nd Banner,
sent to you for sample and
afterwards purchased the
pills from Jolley Bros, Grand
River. '-B. @. JONES.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-29

Immediately the snake began to dow
and hiss and to strike and throw his
body about the cage in the effort to
break the hold of the rat. This strug-
gle lasted thirty seconds before the
rat was dislodged and the snake then
struck viciously at him and made
every exertion to get the rat in MS
mouth, but the rat lodged and escaped
and ran around the cage until he
again found the snake stretched out
at full length, this position being the
opportunity which he sought, and he
again sprang on the snake and fast
ened his teeth in the snake at the
same place and held on.
Another struggle ensued more fur1-
Gus than the first one. The snake
made frantic efforts to shake the rat
loose. He dashed the cage with his
tail, and gave out sickening odor,
but the rat chung to him with death
like tenacity with his teeth and feet.
This round lasted one minute. The
rat was then dislodged and the snake
made for him the second time. The
snake chased the rat around the cage,
the rat jumping about and lodging
the blows of the snake and avoiding
the mouth of the snake, until the
snake presented another opportunity of
being stretched out in full length,
and then the rat took advantage of
this opening and for the third time
he sprang on the snake and riveted
his teeth in the snake at the same
place. The struggle Of the two for
mer rounds was repeated. The time
was one minute and five seconds be-
fore the hold of the rat was broken.
The snake, finding himself free
from his enemy, crawled into one
corner of the cage and coiled up, but
did not renew the fight. The rat re-
sumed his place in the corner he had
originally chosen and stood there
painting and trembling, but did not
make another attack, and the victory
was awarded to the rat, which was
uninjured. His ears were then crop
ped so that they would know him If
he was ever caught again, and for
putting up such a gallant fight he was
turned loose to roam the museum.
The cage was bloody and an examina-
ton of the snake disclosed a severe
wound through the neck, but this was
soon cured. The snake is still in the
museum and does not appear vicious.