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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
About New Mexico.

Editors Democrat: In my notes
OF our trip up the Pecos Valley in
New Mexico this spring I only gave
an outline Of some things we saw
and heard. Now | wish to more
fully cover Carlsbad because there
are quite a few Delaware county
people there, and there have been
quite a number of exclrsionists
from here there, some for their
health, some on business and less
number for curiosity and pleasure.
The city of Carlsbad is named
after the famous springs two or
three miles to the northwest of town
They are said to be equal in volume
and medical properties to the fam
GUS Carlsbad Springs in Germany.
We did not see them but since our
visit there we have been sorry we
did not take little more time and
look the country over more fully.
Carlsbad is a thriving western town
and seemingly does quite business.
The valley is quite vide and very
fertile where irrigation is possible.
They have a light yearly rainfall
and some seasons quite quantity
of snow. | was told by the Santa
Fe agent at Pecos that the total
snowfall the past winter was about
thir,y-six inches. The elevation is
quite high at Los Vegas, Hot
Springs, near the head of the Pecos
river, it is 67OS feet. At Los Vegas,
only about five miles from the
springs, it is 63S3, which shows a
swift current in the river. At Ros-
well it is 1865 feet and Carlsbad is
about so miles still farther down
the river. have given this SO
particular to show that this Pecos
river is very swift stream. 1t is
the river in which our townsman
Hon. ID. II. Young, and his assistant,
+. G. Flint, built a concrete dam a
couple OF years ago. Now with the
volume of water that runs down
this river at the velocity of the de-
cline as given above, would give one
an idea that to dam this stream one
must construct something out of the
ordinary in strength to stand the
great volumne Of water that rushes
down from the mountain valley and
goes tumbling over the rocks and
precipices in its mad fury. To stoE
its mad fury and to utilize the water
Tor driving machinery this dam was
built, but the great rush of the
water in March when tie SHOWS
went off, the water came tumblinn
down and OVERLOADED the dam, cut
around the west end Of it leaving il
stand there as perfect a structure as
when first built.
Through the courtesy and kind
ness of G. Hancher, a brother-in.
law Of w, r. Allison, we were driven
out to w. RS residence and saw
Mrs. Allison, w. RS mother and
many places Of interest for which
we were very much indebted to him
Mr.. Allison's home is some two te
two and one-half miles out of town
lie has a few acres in fruit farm
Peaches were in bloom the last Of
March and alfalfa clover was from
eight to ten inches high. This anG
fruit is the main cultivated crons
but we did see two or three fields
which had raised corn and cotton
OF course we were green on how
cotton fields looked after the cror
was picked off and as we passed one
OF the fields Mrs. G. and | were
wondering why they let SO man,
cookie burs grow up in the fields,
when our guide informed us that ii
was cotton field with the stalks
standing. Yours truly,
June Ia, 1908. AS. Coon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
HoPK1NToN.

Mrs. Mcconnell, Mrs. Ricketts,
and Mrs. Hooking are visiting Mrs.
Vanswearenger at Mitchell, Iowa.
A party from here are camping at
Iartwick.
f. A. Wheelcss will return to
Hammond, Louisiana July LIST.
Summer school commenced June
goth.
Strawberries are rs cents per
crate.
+. A. Stead is shipping car load
of tile this week
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

II want you to take back that par.
rot. He uses dreadful language"
But only in Spanish, ma'am; only in
Spanish"
Eyes, know"
"But how can madam know"
II studied Spanish to find out what
he said."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

occupied the pulpit in the Congre-
gational church Sunday, both morn
ing and evening.
Mrs. Philips is improving he,
home this week with a coat of paint
The many friends here of Roy
Kendall congratulate him upon his
marriage Wednesday to Miss Alma
Pond at Waterloo. They will be al
home to their friends at GAINESVILLE
Iowa, where Mr.. Kendall has drug
store
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
pctter Luck Than lie rhouent,

A young man who had received the
privilege of shooting over the land of
Il farmer got rather close once or twice
to the home and the ground adjacent
to it. Later in the day, the Country
Gentleman says, he met the farmer.
you've had pretty good luck" said
the farmer.
"Well. no." said the young man hest
tatingly. 81 haven't had any luck at
ALL"
Yes. you have" repeated the farmer.
This morning you just missed my best
Shorthorn."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

Constance was three. Her mother,
having forgotten to do something for
her which she had promised, said: ooh,
darling, forgot it! Wasn't 1t naughty
Of me?" Constance replied consolingly,
"Oh. no, mother, dear; not naughty.
only stupidw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
Mortal Mnn.

1t was perhaps ordained by Provi
dence to hinder us from tyrannlzlng
over one another that no Individual
should be of SO much Importance us
to cause by his retirement or death any
chasm In the world.-Johnson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

If men saved to keep out of debt the
way they have to to get out this would
be world Of miillonaires.--New York
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
Some French Diamonds.

The French furnish us with some
web cut diamonds: Patience is the art
of hoping" Vauvenargues; Truth is
the skeleton of appearances" De Mus
set; "All bow to virtue-and then walk
away" Dumas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

A Washington youth wrote home
after the clopemcnt, II am married
now, and all my troubles are over"
Married men, please don't titter.-Chi-
cage Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
A Stupid Prologue.

1t was performance of Orchard
ILL.," and poor one. to which the two
men from Wilson's ranch had listened
for nearly an hour with Ill concealed
Impotence.
Come on out. I've had enough of
this thing" said one of them Mt last.
but the other hesltated.
THAT guy in the middle O. the stage
was calling for horse n minute ago."
he said in hoarse whisper. "Lets
hold on till the show begins anyway"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
We are rs often duped by difidence
as by Chesterfield.
Affinity

Her Fricnd-The count is becoming
quite attentive. The Heiress-Oh, yes.
IIe seems to think that he and papa's
money were made for each other
New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

And Then There Was Trouble.
"rhey said all sorts of unkind things
about YOU"
"such MS what?"
"Well they said that you married for
money"
But you didn't believe 1t, did you?"
Not until l saw your husband"
After that there came an estrange-
ment between the two dear friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

Avoid multiplicity of business. The
man of one thing is the man Of sue.
cess.-Edwards.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
COLLINGE & DUNHAM
l5tf
Paving Notice.

To Whom 1t Nay Concern:
luton is proposed TO be adopted by the City
Council OF the u y of Manchester, Iowa:
Beitresolved by the tity Council of the city
of Manchester. Iowa, that 1t Is advisable and
necessary to improve Franklin Stree: In said
city from the South curb line of Fayette Street
extending Northward to the South curb line Of
Butler Street, and likewise to improve Main
Street In said city from the West curb line of
Madison Street extending Eastward t. the
West curb line of Brewer street. by paving and
curbing said portions of said streets, said paw
Ing to be done with vitrlfed paving brick or
block and said curblng to be composed OF ce-
ment; all to be done In accordance with the
plans and specifications for said work now on
lille In the ONCE Of the City Clerk. which plans
and specifications are made part hereof by
reference thereto. That special assessments be
levied against the property abutting on said
proposed improvements to aid In the cost of the
construction thereof.
You are further notified that said resolution
will be considered for Its passage and adoption
on the 10Th day of July, 1905. at special meet.
ing OF the City Council! Of Manchester, Iowa, t.
be held In the council chamber In said cit,
commencing at eight O'Clock p M, at which
| time and place the owners of tho property
| abutting on said proposed improvements and
| subject to assessment, and any others intero st
ed, may appear and make objections to sale
| contemplated improvement and to the passage
| of said resolution.
Dated at Manchester, Iowa. this Goth day Of
May, 1906.
Attest: l.. MATTHEWS.
| ENNIS BoGGS, Mayor
City Clerk. 22w4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

Nobody ever prizes into another mans
concerns but with Il design to do or to
be able to do him mischief.-South.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

Thin people should battle rs often as
possible in warm water. Warm wator
Is absorbed by the skin more readily
than cold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

GROCERS. Garry full line of Staple and
" Fancy Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables. Can.
ned Goods. Crockery, Etc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
ALEX. sEFsrRom.

~ ENERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoeinr a
" specially. Interfering and corns cured or
no pay. Prices reasonable. and the best Of
work guaranteed A share of the public patron.
age IL solicited. Shop on Franklin street, near
tho bridge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
w. / DREW.
SIMON & ATwArER.

HARDWARE, STOVES, T1NWARE, ETC,
IL Keeps hrstclsss timer and does iii
.inde OF repairing with neatness and dispatch,
'toi G opposite First National Bank, Main st
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
VIM. DENNIS,

CARPEETER, CONTRACTOR Il BUILDER,
line in good and wOrkmnnlke manner. Salts
faction guaranteed. Plans and estimates fur.
nished Work taken in town or country. Shop
near the stand tower on West Side OF river,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

CHEAP--Resldence Property in this city
Enquire of Bronson Il Carr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

T oS. GIVEN
CARPENTER AND BUILDER. Shop on
" Howard ST., east Of Mertz' barn. Tel. $50
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
-
j, M, PEAR

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
- OR. All business entrusted to him given
prompt attention. Office In City Hall block
second floor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
Mason Worl

Now am ready to take contracts In mssor
wrok of any description.
TT C.P. MILLER.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
3, w. CREME
A. e. PETERSON.

Successor to Lawrence Il G rems.
nRuGS. Wall Paper. Stationery, Paints, Oils
~ etc. City Hall block.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
DENTlsTs.
DORMAN sao1Hs

NENTIST. Once on franklin Street. nort)
- OF thu Globe Hotel, Manchester, Iowa
Dental Surgery In al its branches. Make
al ONO on Saturdays
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

e. Z. NEWcoMs.
DENTIST. Oflce over Burton Clark,s
~ store on Franklin street, Grown
oridge work speciality.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21

9. YosAs. Il. F. ARNOLD. MI. YoRAs.
yoRAN. ARNOLD q YoRAn
A TroRNEYS AT LAW, and Real Es,..e
"a Agents. Oftice over Delaware County STATE
Bank. Manchester. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
STEWART & LAMREhoI

a. e. PE1ERSCN.
nEADER IN Groceries, Provisions, Crot K.
~ cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-21
BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
ATroRNEYs.

CIV. DUNLAP. E.B STILES W. n. noRr1s
DUNHAM. NORRIS q srLEa
A TTORMEYS AT LAW AND NoTAR1Es
tlons insurance, Real Estate and Loan Agts.
once In City Hall Block. Manchester, IL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-21
SAENGERFEST A SUCCESS.
Eastern Wisconsin Have Gala Dav at
She5oygan, Bringing 5000 Wis
itors to That CITY.

Sheboygan, Wis, July 11.-TSpecial.1
The Eastern Wisconsin Saenrerfest
which closed last evening was grand
success. There We're over 5000 visitors
III the city, including large delegations
from Milwaukee, Chicago. Green Bay.
Chiffon, Kiel, Manitowoc, Two Rivers.
Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Racine. Port
Washington and other places
One of the principal features of the
SaengerteSt was the grand concert ct the
opera house Saturday evening, in which
a chorus OF 400 voices took part, singing
societies from all parts Of the state par
ticipating. This was followed by ball
at ConcOrdia hail.
which all of the visiting societies took
part, marched through the principal
streets to Born's park, where the exer-
cises We're held. During the afternoon
the local and visiting bands and the
singing societies gave an entertaining
programme. In the evening the park
was beautifully Illuminated and q fine
display Of fireworks was given.
The fest was closed with a grand ball
at the armOry of Co. c.
Joseph Goetz, husband of Mrs. Goetz,
who was shot in Milwaukee some time
ago, and his brother, Oscar Goetz, who
was an innocent victim of the shooting
affair, are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry G0etz in this city. The
bullet is still imbedded in the leg of
Oscar Goetz and he is compelled to be
about on crutches. They will return to
Milwaukee this week to be present at the
hearing of the slayer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-21
PLANNED MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Lafayette Ensor's Letter to The Evening
Wisconsin.

Milwaukee. Wis, July 14.-[Special. !
The following is an exact copy of the
letter received this morning by The Even
ing Wisconsin, signed IL. Ensor," and
bearing a Brodhead pOstmark:
4 line to all friends and neighbours an,
hart Broken can stand it no longer
my Wife is willing that i Should came
home and Be with her, But our daughter
Says no. that we cannot Be togher even
when she is not their
have Ben home Several time when
laura was way But she finds fault with
her mother and makes trouble for her Be.
cause she allows me to come home
If we cannot live tOgher we can dye to.
CHER and Be in Pease Life is two short to
live as we are living Laura is the cause OF
us Being apart had she Kept her hands
off. of me when was changing my clothes
and had not called me names that
knight and ordered me to leave and tryes
to shove me out of the door there would
have Ben no trouble Between my wife ana
me.
She has called me those names 4 graf
many times with in the last > years ana
even struck me with the fire shovel lasr
winter when she had no acacshun to 90 SC
taken it all Best / could for the love !
have for my wife But i could stand it nc
longer
/ never struck my Wife in my life my wife
tryed to get Laura to Keep still and let me
alone when laura strCk at me the second
time showed her back with my open hand
and She Puched my wife against the door
casing and cut her head
those lines are true Befor my god /
swear to them i Prefer death to living as
" e-- - 0Hs anu L L. ENsoR.
for Publication in all Daily Papers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-21
HEAD OFF KIDNAPPING.
Father and the Sheriff and District Al
torney of Green County Are
Z Successful.

Monroe, Wis, July 15.-[Special. /
SHERIFF burst and District Attorney
SSherron headed off Mrs Frank White
Flead from leaving this city with her
A-year-old daughter, after an alleged at
tempt at kidnapping the child by the
woman had been frustrated at Twin
Grove, this county.
The woman married Frank Whitehead
five years ago. They became acquainted
Through a matrimonial agency, it is said.
iShe was at that time II years of age.
Recently the two separated.
Mrs. Whitehead had gone home to In
liana, leaving the child here. She re-
Gurned, however, with the purpose of
getting the girl. She hired a livery team
Here and drove to Twin Grove. She
managed to get the little girl into her
Il dash for her. his wife dashed the
horses. Whitehead was thrown down
and the carriage ran over him.
While the woman drove away as fast
rs she could, the husband telephoned for
Constable Baltzer. who got the mother
and daughter at Juda. Whitehead was
brought to this city to the Loofburrow
hospital for attendance, and his wife
nnd child came later.
I As she was about to board the train
here for home the next morning, the
sheriff and district attorney persuaded
Bler to go to the courthouse.
/ Despite that the child cried for her
another when in court, the judge decided
that the father was to keep it. The af-
fair has not yet been adjusted, but the
,mother will remain here for the present
and is given the privilege of seeing her
occasionally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-21
SECRETARY SHAW COMES,
. His Wife-Fine Exhibits
Are Made.

Lake Geneva, Wis, July 15.-[Spe,
cialll-Secretary and Mrs. Shaw are
the guests here today of Mr.. and Mrs.
John j. Mitchell of Chicago, and are
also attending the charity fair. Secre-
tary Shaw will speak at the Y. NJ. C. A.
here tomorrow.
Eighty little boys from the slums OF
Chicago picnicked yesterday with the
people who inhabit the villas and sail
ahe little white yachts of Lake Geneva.
The show opened yesterday morning
with 5000 persons in attendance, and
will close with an auction of exhibits
tonight
The horse show was opened in the
afternoon with the Judging of a dozen
classes Of driving horses and vehicles.
The main features came today, when
the vehicle parade took place. One of
the prettiest sights was the appearance
of Miss Gwendoljn Mitchell and Dor,
othy Crane driving horse to Il phae-
ton They got The blue ribbon. A
vaudeville show was given last night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-21
COMES a TIME.
When Coffee Shows What Tt Has Been
Doing.

When Coffee Shows What Tt Has Been
Doing.
"Of late years coffee has disagreed
with me- writes matron from Rome,
n. Y, Its lightest punishment was to
make me Iogy' and dizzy, and it SEEM
ed to thicken up my blood.
1.-The heaviest was when it upset my
stomach completely, destroying my ap-
petite and making me nervous and irri-
table, and sent me to my bed. After
one Of these attacks, in which 1 nearly
lost my life, I concluded to quit and
try Postum Food Coffee.
1T went right to the spot! found
it not only a most palatable and re-
freshing beverage, but food as well.
All my ailments, the ''loginess' and
dizziness, the unsatisfactory condition
of my blood, my nervousness and 1rri-
liability disappeared in short order and
nv soreIy afflicted stomach began
quickly to recover 1 began to rebuild
and have steadily continued until now.
Have a good appetite and am rejoicing
in sound health, which l owe to the
use of Postum Food Coffee" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's reason.
Read the little book, "The Road to
MELVILLE found in each pkg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-21
HURLED IN A RUNAWAY.
Driving Party of La Crosse Wealthy
People Almost Results in
Tragedy.

La Crosse, Wis, July 15.-[Special1 i
Miss Myrtle Goddard, daughter of
Hiram Goddard, the wealthy lumber
man, and Miss Edna Tarbox, daughter
of w. III. TarboX, were hurled from their
carriage in runaway near La Crescent
and narrowly escaped death.
The accident occurred while party
was out for a pleasure drive. The dou-
BILE carriage, which lead, was occupied
by School Superintendent John 2. Bird,
Mrs. Hiram Goddard, Miss Anna Hans
come and Mrs. W. 3. Hanscome of Den
yer. The second carriage was occupied
by Miss Myrtle Goddard and Miss Edna
TarbOX.
Suddenly the horses driven by Miss
Goddard became frightened and plunged
forward, striking the larger vehicle. In
the impact one of the wheels was
wrenched from the front carriage, and
the girls We're thrown from their rig to
the roadway.
They were picked up and restored to
consciousness and conveyed to La Cres-
cent, where they were placed aboard a
Southern Minnesota train and brought
to the city.
Neither of the girls are badly injured
but were severely shaken up and bruised
by their experience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-21

OF the part which the Indians took
on the side of the British she tells an
interesting incident. The army was i'll
camp at the close of a long day of
marching. Water was needed There
was spring in clump of bushes not
far away. Mr.. Powers with two other
men volunteered to go for it. AS they
upon. Noting carefully the direction
from which the flash came, they all fired
into the ambush The next morning the
dead body of an Indian was found lying
in the bushes.
Mr. Powers served the greater part
of the time under Gen. Sullivan.
At the close of the war when the
Congress awarded a pension to the
veterans of the revolution, Mr.. Powers
received pension for two years. But
subsequently a new law was made
whereby each man was required to
swear that otherwise he was not able
to support himself. With spirit Mrs.
Walker said:
My father said he would never do
that. He had fought for independence,
but he had also worked and gained a
was poor and depend on his country for
support
Years after a son secured a pension
for Joseph Powers widow, Rebecca
Powers. Her father, Isaac Stearns,
was minute man in the revolution.
Mrs. Walker was married to Levi O..
Walker in March 1887. To them were
born six children. three of whom sur
vive: George w. Walker of Seattle,
Walker of Waupun. She has eight
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mrs. Walker is active and hearty for
one Of her years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-21
Decline of Bark Industry in Maine.

Again this year the peel Of bark in
eastern Maine will be small, compared
with that of other years. The cause as
cribed is overproductioD and the low
price which has been ruling for the past
year, namely, Sc cord. The bark in
dustry, according to the lumbermen, is
slowly going out of Maine. A large part
of the old growth has been cut off, and
the bark of the second growth is not as
heavy and is more inclined to curl, not
being worth much to the tanneries. In
addition, operators are obliged to go
farther into the woods for stock, and
the expense of getting it out is greatly
increased. With the decline of the bark
industry has come a decline in supplying
telegraph poles and ties.-Lewiston Jour
nal