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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06
County Correspondence.
Chicago over Sunday.

Chicago over Sunday.
Mrs. Herman Holscher and daughter,
Matte went to Dubuque Friday to re-
main few days at the home of Geo.
Irmscher.
Mrs. Chas. Kuehnle of Holstein and
Mrs. Will Luehnle who have been visit
ing here the past week went to Farley
Saturday evening.
Miss Grace Hersey returned Saturday
afternoon from Chicago where she stop
ped on her way home from Texas q
few weeks ago.
The Epworth high school base ball
tenn were here Saturday to play Earl
vile school team but rain prevented the
contest
w. /. Millen was at Maynard Satur
day on business.
The council has practically decided
on system of waterworks and at thei
session Friday evening the bids wert
considered and the contract will be lei
at once. The work will be commenced
in about Two weeks.
Mrs. VIM. Baskerville ST., is lyine
seriously i'll at her home here and he
son, Rem Baskerville of Iowa Falls al
rived Saturday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06

They expect to make their future home
in Manchester. Their friends extend
congratulations and best wishes in
which the Mail Press heartily joins,
and may the best that life affords be
theirs. Mail Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06
RYAN.

The condition of Mrs. b. H. Magirl
remains about the same.
John Murray of Farley was an over
Sunday visitor here, guest at the
home of b. II. Magirl and family.
E. S. Cowles, candidate for sheriff
was circulating among his many friends
here yesterday.
Mike Barr of Barryville has been
making extensive improvements in his
farm residence during the past few
weeks.
Frank King of Hazel Green will erect
a fine new residence on his place this
spring. He purchased the lumber of
the A. Savage Lumber Co., this week.
At meeting Of the township trustees
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The City of Manchester, Iowa, having deter
mined to build an eight Inch saver In the alley
between Fayette and Butler Streets commence
Ing In the sewer In Franklin Street and extend
Ing to and along the center of said alley and
terminating in the center of said alley at the
East line Of Lots 81 and Is In said City, In ac-
cordance with plans and specifications. now on
file in the office of II. II. Robinson. Clerk Of said
City, notice is hereby given that sealed BIDS viii
said sewer In accordance with said plans and
specifications, at the office OF the Clerk OF said
City. up to twelve O'Clock noon of Monday, May
II, 1908.
tile. with all joints sealed and all man-holes
and connections placed, located and constructed
in workmanlike manner. In accordance with
said plans and specifications now on file In the
ONCE OF the Clerk Of said City.
Said sewer shall be laid under the supervision
and direction Sl Of the City Council Of said City,
The work of constructing said sewer, including
the replacing of materials removed, shall be
completed on or before the 18th day Of July.
The payment of the contra. It price for the conf
strnctton of said sewer shall be as follows: One
1901. ''' - - - -, :
The contract to be entered into between said
City and the successful bidder for the construc.
the contractor 10 keep the sewer in good repair
for period Of one year from and after Its con.
strnction and acceptance by said City.
All bids must be sealed and accompanied with
to the order Of O. j. Seeds, Treas, In the sum
Of 800. as security that the bidder will enter In
to contract for the doing Of the work, and that
he will give the bond contemplated by sec. Sl4
and 8l5 Of the Code Of Iowa.
Said bids will be considered by said City at q
special meeting of its City Council. to be held tr
the Council room on the II day Of May. 1903,
commencing at Eight o'clock p. M, and the
City reserve the right 10 reject any and all bids
received.
The checks Of unsuccessful bidders will be re-
turned.
Dated at Manchester, Iowa, this 9th. day of
April, 1908.
R.R. ROBINSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06
Significant.

In we'll known thoroughfare In Lon
don outside of a noted restaurant there
might be seen the following notice:
"This is the best restaurant in Lon
don! Our fish cannot be approached!'
London King.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06
The Great Excur-
sion of 1903.

The Real Estate Agents and home
seekers Special Excursion South, to
leave Manchester at $40 p. m. Monday, May IS,
via the Illinois Central Railroad, will be one Of
who may be looking for Southern inyestinen. q,
Southern Lands, OF o Southern Home, cannot
afford to miss this opportunity of making q most
delightful and interesting ten days trip through
and Louisiana, For rates and itinerary of the
trip, and for sleeping car accommodations, apply
at once to the undersigned.
J. r. MERRY,
Asst. GenI Pass. Agent,
17-3w Dubuque. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06
The SELF ,annclng act.

Myer-ln olden time 1t is said that 1t
was possible for Il man to render him
self invisible.
oyer -Pshaw! That's not at all re-
1narkable. Men in this country are do
ing it every day.
Myer-You don't tell me! How do
they manage it?
oyer BY marrying famous women.--
Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06
DYERSVILLE.

Frank Koelker of Petersburg was in
this city last Monday on business and
also visiting friends.
Cool Williams of Manchester had
business in this city last Monday.
A bright young daughter is at the
home of Mr.. AMI Mrs. j. II. Kramer.
Mr.. Joe Gebhardt of Petersburg was
in this city last Monday enroute to
Manchester where he had business to
transact.
Jos. Pins of Northfork was In town
last Saturday on business. Mrs. Pins
who had been in Dubuque several days
arrived here Oh the Clipper and return
ed home with him.
Joe Pfeiler was passenger to Man
chester last Monday where he had bust
ness to transact.
Ex-Mayor Vorwald of New Vienna
and Mr.. A. Langel of near Nuremberg
were the guests of Mr.. Henry VorwaId
last Tuesday.
Henry Norman, Glen Wilhelm, Aug
Koopman and son Martin all of North
forth township were Dyersville visitors
last Monday.
Barney Grobstick and son Johnnie of
Masonville arrived here last Saturday
and remained over Sunday visiting
their relatives and friends.
George Sherbring sold his hogs here
last Monday. Frank Scherbring, Henry
Scherbring, Will Althotf, John Boecken-
stedt and Theodore Bruggemann help
ed deliver them.
Miss Matte Malvin and her mother
went to Farley last Wednesday to at
tend this funeral of Calvin L. Bushnell
who died on Tuesday afternoon at the
age of seventeen years. The deceased
was cousin of Miss Malvin.
J.H. Kramer, F. X. Mayer, Prof.
Ostwinkle, Henry Rahe and Chas
Kramer were at New Vienna last Sun.
day visiting Henry Willenborg.
Cashier j. A. Schnieders and wife and
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Koelker were
at Petersburg last Tuesday to attend
the Lansing-Mensen wedding.
The Dyersville Canning company is
now making contracts with the farmers
for raising sweet corn at five dollars
per ton. About 500 acres will be re-
quired. The seed is furnished at $500
per bushel to be paid for at the end of
the season. From three to four tons
can be raised per acre, and is consider
ed very profitable to farmers.
The Dyersyille Horse Company was
organized last Monday. There are twelve
stockholders In the company Wis:
Henry Naber, H. V. Lechtenberg, Il.
Burke, Julius Weber, Barney Tauke,
j. A. Westemeier, Caspsr Westemeier,
Frank Westemeier, John Arens, Joseph
Arens, Jos. Vessel and Jos. Rsker.
The company has purchased q very fine
imported French Percheron Stallion of
Mclaughlin Bros, the noted importers.
At the first meeting of the company
Henry Naber WAS elected president; H.
V. Lechtenburg, secretary; r. Burke,
cashier; and Julius Weber, b. Tauke,
and Jos. Arens, directors. The COM
pany is in good hands and will meet
with cess.-Commercisl.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06
LAMONT.

p. @. Arildson has decided to return
to Lamont to take up his profe ssion,
Law, Insurance, Loans Collection. He
will occupy an office in the Field brick
block. We are pleased to have him
return to Lamont.
John Young and wife visited Rev.
Geo. Young and family at Maynard last
week.
Mrs. Vern Plat of Sumner came Fri
day to visit in the parental home.
Mrs. John Flaucher jr. visited at
Dundee the first of last week.
Fred Field of Oelwein was in Lamont
-threeld days last week.
Atty Byron Nsw5sFF5 81 Strawberry
Point was in town on legal business.
Earl Plat visited his brother, Vern,
at Sumner last week.
John Wolfe of Oelwein was here on
business Tuesday.
Mrs. Sarah Moore and grand daugh-
ter have returned home after living the
past winter in Manchester.
VIM. Dopp went to Belvidere. ILL.,,
Tuesday with car load of cows.
Rev. Wolcott attended the district
conference at Oelwein last week.
Miss Cora Lein of Edgewood is now
compositor on the Leader.
Geo. Stauss returned from Minnesota
Wednesday.
: Mrs. Anna Blackburn and mother
Mrs. Simpson, were Forestville visitor
last week.
Men were here Friday putting vi
new telephone poles and new lines.
The rain Saturday disappointed the
teachers and pupils of the grammar
room of their picnic.
Prof Arildson returned to Waterloo
Monday.
Work began Monday, April 81, at
the brick yard
Frank Sharp has gone to Chicago to
consult a specialist again.
Mrs. Emma Flsucher and daughter
Vera are going to Minneapolis to spend
the summer.
Mrs. Estes departed Tuesday for her
home at Montezums.
Rev. Tabor has accepted the call here
as pastor of the Free Will Baptist
church.
Guy Backus and Robert Kinney Of
Oelwein visited in Lamont the first of
the week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06

Irate Author What did you do with
that article of mine on the American
forests?
Editor-Well, sir, to make long
story short, cut 1t down.-Baltimore
American.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06

StUTy Slut
American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-06

Rev. 1. r.. Hicks n Word and Works
predicts the following weather fore
casts for May:
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-04-23

For the above meeting the Ill.,
nois Central Railroad will sell tick
cts from May LIST to 18th inclusive
at one fare for the round trip, re.
turn limit ten days from date of
sale. with privilege of extension
of limit to May Both, by deposit.
ing tickets with Joint Agent on or
before 18th, and paying fifty cents.
Rate from Evansville will be
$l775. f. X. Wheeler, G.P. d r.
A., 1875 Main st, Evans lille, Ind.
A. II. Aanson, q. p. A., Chicago,
ILL.,, j. A. Scott, A. 6. p. A., Mem.
phis, Tenn.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-04-23
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing ihnl
thoroughly. Ofall the Salves you eve
heard Of, Bucklen's Arnica Salyeis III
best. 1t sweeps away and cures burns
Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, SkIa
Eruptions and Piles. It's only 2jc, ana
guaranteed to give satisfaction by ~
Woods 4 Co., druggist.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-04-23

but the speaker took heade
over bsshfulness, only to hear
sweet-"Yes, Jack" "Can l as
pire to.er.that lie" Again laps
into silence. followed by an en-
couraging, Yes Jack" "Oh, if
might only hope to-er-to" anothe
failure of language. 1t was seem
ingly helpless case and NIGH
have been only for a demure
Jack, l have said yes twice, anc
if you mean it too-and-and" yet
to this day that young man will
insist that he popped the ques.
ton.
All this happened away down
East, and it Twas not long until
there was a wedding, not much
longer until there came a letter
from Sallye's Uncle Bill out in
Kentucky, who wrote affectionate-
ly of his delight at her exhibition
of what he called "Grit," and he
proposed that if the young couple
would locate in Marion that he
would start them up in life as a
wedding present; "for," continued
Uncle Bill, I'VE have one of the
coming mining towns and centers
of the country; our undeveloped
resources are immense, and our
projects for growth and develop
ment along many branches of mer-
camille and manufacturing pur-
suits is something wonderful to
contemplate, and what we want is
young blood to develop our indus
tries; 80 come, young people and
grow up with the town"
A few weeks subsequent to the
above travel.stained party arriv-
ed in Marion; our friend Uncle
Bill was in charge and led the par
ty straight to The New Marion
Hotel for breakfast. We'll go
here" said Uncle Bill, "for my
friends Pierce d Baird conduct
practically the only hotel in Ma.
rion, and it's said it's the best be-
tween Evansville and Paducah.
This hotel has been remodled
and nicely fitted up since they be-
came proprietors, and it now con-
tains all the convenisnces one ex-
poets to find in a first-class holste-
ry nowadays, One of the special
features is the cuisine. These gen.
tlemen certainly set as fine table
as one could find in any two dollar
a day hotel in the land; all the
delicaciss OF the season to which
the local markets give them &C
cess are served, not only in neat
and intelligent manner, but are
properly cooked and palatable.
And again, you'll find Messrs.
Pierce and Baird especially cut
out for hotel men. They may be
classed among those genial, hospi-
table hosts who exert every effort
within to make their guests feel at
home, and all those who stop here
go away feeling that they have
we'll received the worth OF their
money. In fact, this is the only
place in Marion where the travel.
ing fraternity are taken care of in
anything like respectable man.
ner
Both Sallye and Jack expressed
themselves as we'll pleased with
the courtesies received, and said
they had never enjoyed a meal BET |
ter.
After breakfast" remarked Tn
Gle Bill, we'll go out and buy
your outfit To expedite matters
I'll order rig from Pierce e. Co.'S
livery stable" The carriage ar
rived and as Sallye viewed the sty-
lish turnout, with prancing horses,
elaborate trappings, etc, she ex-
pressed her delight. pierce d
Co.'S livery stable said Uncle Bill
lis one of the best Quitting live
ny stables that | know Of. The
proprietors have demonstrated
since they have been in business
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-04-23

THE BEST should be your aim
] when buying medicine. Get
Hoods Sarsaparilla and have tho
best medicine MONEY CAN BUY,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-04-23
SSH. rs to California and Retur

On May 3rd, and also May l.
to 18th inclusive, the Illinois Co
trail Railroad will sell tickets fr,o
Evansville or Henderson, Ky, &C.
Los Angels or San Francisco ~,
return at the very low rat" ~
$5l.75. Tickets will he go Il 80.
turning July 10, 1903
F. h. Wheeler, C.P.&TA
Evansville, Ind
All. Hanson, G.P.A
Chicago, I'll.
j. A. Scott, A.G.P.A,
Memphis, Tenn.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-04-23

CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-09
Would Arbitrate With Strikers.

ROME April 8The proposition has been made that the diff
between the strikers and the employers be submitted ab
There collisions between the strikers
the military today and number of the rioters wounded
bayon charges which necessary clear the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-09
King Edward at Gibraltar.

GIBRALTAR April Sizing Edward arrived today having made
Lisbon He will look the FORT and then will proceed
to the Riviera
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-09
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES
FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS

YOKOHAMA, Japan April 8.-Over twenty thousand Russian
troops have been at Fentwaing
CONSTANTINOPLE, Turkey, April 8The commission named
by the Sultan understanding
cured temporary peace.
HANCEVILLE Alabama. April 8-A cyclone swept over this
place today working terrific destruction property Fifteen
persons are known to have been killed and injured
81 PETERSBURG, Russia April 8Labor agitation Nshni-
novgorod has led to serious which troops attempted to que
Over one hundred reported injured thirty
killed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-09

People outside of Russia eagerne
Russians heir the throne 1t is feared that the Cars rather
ra brother heir presumpve live long and that if
Nicholas without heir the empire be by strife
between his four uncles for the throne
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-09
SCENES IN YELLOWSTONE PARK.
Will Spend Two Weeks in Grand Scenic Park
and Can See Fine Collection of
Wild Animals.
lAssoo1ATEo PRRss oAeLEeRAMsl

FORT YELLOWSTONE, National Park Montana, April g.
President and party park
today He will park couple weeks during that
time will live mostly the little cabins of the soldiers Many
species of wild animals be within minutes walk from
cabins Many will
shoes The President wishes all the spots park
order crafty desire soldiers long
and through very wild country
spend
each contain bunk supply fuel bacon coffee
and few other that the chief executive of the nation
may not fare very luxurously during his stay there.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-09
The Czarina Is. Very III.

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia April 8Ihe Czarina very ill of
peront and her condition regarded exceedingly Along
with her delicate condition from this she suffering much from
melancholy owing continual about the Court that the Gar
wishes divorce her and another wife she has
{ male heir for the throne
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-29
CRUEL JOKE ON THE DEAC0NS.
Merchant Sends Their Names to
Distillers for Sample Bottles.

REPT-BI,TC SPECIAL
Riverhead. L. l.. March 2S.-Cntil some
body confesses. number of good deacons
and temperance people in this section Will
remain under suspicion, unless the local
temperance societies can locate certain Gull
prits
Ever since the enactment of the no
license law in this village nysterious-look-
ing packages from 'Ole Kaintuck have
been arriving in this and adjoining villages
addressed TO well-known prohibiionists.
Immediately after the prohibition OF the
sale of liquor in this town one of the pronl-
nent merchants received confidential cir
cular from a well-known distiling frm IN
the Blue Grass State asking for the ad-
dresses of men here who would appreciate
good liquors at reasonable prices sent In
carefully made-up packages.
AS joke the merchant. so 1t Is said COM
piled list of the deacons and prominent
temperance people and forwarded them TO
the distiller. In return for any sales they
made the distiHing firm offered to the mer-
chant a handsome commission.
One day this week the merchant received
a letter from the distiling firm in which
was a check for sl6.50. together with
letter thanking him for his list OF names
and saying that the check inclosed was MS
commission on the sales
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-29

A Brilliant Affair ut the HartmAn
Store-Big Furniture Company En-
tertained Friends and Visitors Yes
terday.
The store of the Hartman Furniture and
Carpet Company at l1Ol-Il03 Olive street.
was a scene of a very brilliant omar yes
terday. the the, occasion beinsca celebration or
The art of home-furnishing was set forth
in the beauty of a furniture and carpet ex-
preparation and expenditure Of a goodly
sum, made their formal spring opening in
a most ma gnfcent manner.
store were crowded with visitors. Throngs
gathered upon the walks outside, eager to
gain admission.
tor and clerks was to show this big fur
niture emporium in its spring attire. the
question of trade was forced in by house
wives, who knew the value of such bar
gains as held the boards on this opening
day. The music. rendered by Wells Or
chestra, one would almost expect to carry
but such was not the case. The decora-
tons throughout the store and displays of
artistic and unique furniture In groups
would ordinarily cause the observer to view
only the goods themselves. The army Of
callers. however. were Interested In the
price tickets as well. and the consequence
was that business started briskly from the
opening hour. and continued to increase I'M
til the afternoon. 1t then was tremendous
ruSn, even up untlI Tie CLOSING hour OF y
o'clock at night The Entertainment Com
mittee, while escorting the people about.
were called upon to assume the duties of
clerks and were kept busy taking orders.
In passing through the Hartman estab-
lishment one could In hour read the
book Of "Beautifytng Home" from cover
TO cover. After Journey through the va
rious departments and after inspecting the
products of factories. looms, foundries and
tanneries. the visitor was apt to feel glad
that he lives in an age when such beautiful
art and many articles Of comfort are
brought within the reach OF everybody.
One very pleasing feature Of this OPEN
ing was the beautiful souvenirs that were
handed out to all ladies'. People could he
seen journey:ng from the direction of the
Hartman Store all day with these articles
The Hartman Store at st. Louis has en-
joyed the business, which in volumes has
this concern.
They are elated with their success. as
YVES clearly evidenced in the great efforts
set forth and carried to successful compile
ton in the opening event. The Manager Is
enthusiastic in expression Of satisfaction
over their progress here.
We are making special feature of SELL
making easy terms Of payment when our
patrons wish 1t. and We shall sell goods
Just as cheap for credit as any one can
sell for cash.. We buy in large stocks, COM
bine the orders for our sixteen stores
throughout the United States. and can put
the goods into the homes Of our patrons
ut the lowest living figures. We are in a
position to take orders for furnishing homes
from garnet to cellar. and our Institution
with its immense capacity, Is unique among
st; Louiss varied lines Of furniture estab-
lishment.."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-29
COMPELLED TO KISS THE FLAG,
Jack Tar Publicly Rebuked for Re-
Wiling Stars and Strines

Boston. March 2S-An unusual scene has
been enacted on the United States revenue
cutter Seminole. lying in this harbor. One
oar this week seaman. veteran tar
broke out in the forecastle in violent abuse
OF pretty nearly everything. He proceeded
in his vituperation without molestation UNI
I'll he called the United States flag a dirty
ments.
A quartcrmaster standing near reported
Ing the Seminole. and the latter took prompt
action. All hands were called to general
muster. and the Captain addressed them on
one of their number.
Then he compelled the culprit to kiss the
nag six times and to repeat after him an
obligation never to speak unexpectedly of
1T or to allow any one else to do SO in his
presence. The name of the offender is not
made known.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-29
SAN MIGUEL DIED FIGHTING.
News of Death of Filipino Leader
Is Confirmed.

Manila March S-The report that San
Miguel. the Filipino leader. was killed in
Fridays fight near Mar'quina, is confirmed,
His body has been identified and delivered
to his relatives for burial.
San Miguel with his bodyguard. consisting
of thirty men, abandoned the fort at Mari
Macabebe scouts surrounded the party.
mortally wounded San Miguel and killed six
Of his bodyguard. After he fell San Miguel
emptied his revolver among the Macabebes
and died fighting.
San Miguel was the last unreconciled Fill
Pine insurgent He failed to attain promi-
hence during the instruction.
The bodies of the insurgents killed in the
fighting al MariQuina. TO the number OF
about fifty. were taken to Caloocan to-day
and were surrendered to the relatives OF the
dead.
Lieutenant Reese and the other wounded
scouts will recover.