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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
Observation-Disclosures.

The marriage of Nicolas Burlage,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Burlage
of this city, and and Miss Frances
Moreland occurred in the Catholic
church at Colesburg Wednesday
morning at 8 o'clock, before com
pany Of many guests, including
relatives and near friends. The cere
mony was performed and nuplial
mass celebrated by Rev Father
Manogue, of Elkport. The bride
was becomingly gowned in a dress Of
handsome white material and was
attended by her sister, Miss Kate
who acted as bridesmaid and was
prettily attired in a sheer white
batiste. Mr.. Chas. Kramer, q
Dyersville served the groom as bes
man.
Following the impressive cere
mony, and after fluctuations hat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
Dnuham-Parsons.

The marriage Of DIR. Harry
Clifford Parsons, of Iowa City, and
Miss Elva Marian Durham took
place last Thursday afternoon at
the home of the brides parents,
Capt. and Mrs. Abner Dunhan, in
this city,, Rev. II. w. Tuttle per-
forming the ceremony. The home
was decorated with roses, palms and
forms. The bride was born in this
city, is graduate Of the high school
here, and with the exception Of the
past four years, during which time
she held the position of Superin-
tn dent Of the State homeo-
pathic hospital at Iowa City,
this city has been her home. She
is a highly educated and accow-
plished lady, is gracious in her man
ner,and numbers among her friends
all who have had the pleasure of
forming her acquaintance.
The groom is graduate of the
medical department of the Iowa
State University, and is a young
man Of sterling worth.
Among the gifts presented to the
bride and groom, was handsome
silver set given the bride by the
faculty of the state homeopathic
hospital, as token of the high es-
TEEN in which she is held by them.
The bride wore a white
duck yachting suit, and the groom
was attired in an outing suit. I'M
mediately after the ceremony they
were driven to point south of this
city known as "Wolfs Gulley,
where they entered DR.. Parsons canoe
for trip down the river to Bur
lington. From there they will &C
to Kansas City for a visit with DR.
Parsons's parents, and expect to be
at home at Mount Vernon, Iowa
after the 18th of July. The out O
town guests were Miss Eva Parsons
of Bates City, Missouri, Miss Dais,
Durham, of Iowa City, Mr.. R. A
Durham, of Clarke, South Dakota
and DR.. Perry G. Ingersoll, of To
ledo. The many friends ofthe brid,
here extend cordial congratulations
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
been extended to the happy couple, a

been extended to the happy couple. a
reception was held at the home of
the brides parents.
The bride is the third eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J b. More
land, of Colesburg. She is young
lady gifted with an aimable DISPOSE
ton which has won for her the adj
miration Of large circle of friends.
who are extending to her most cordial
congratulations.
Mr.. Burlage is one of our city's
prominent young business men, be-
ing an interested member of the firm
of Muehe & Burlage, implement deal
ers.
He is an industrious and trust
worthy young man and is very pop
ular among his acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burlage will reside
inthis city.-Dyersville Newsletter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
Masonic Reception.

The members Of the Masonic
lodge of this city rendered a recep-
ton last Friday evening to Hon. w.
II. Norris in honor of his election to
the Office of Grand Master Of the
Masonic order of Iowa. Geo. Hunt,
the worshippful Master Of the local
lodge gracefully acted as master Of
ceremonies, and in a few we'll chosen
remarks, introduced Mr.. Norris and
presented him with new silk hat
as a symbol Of the dignity Of his
new office. Mr.. Norris responded
by thanking those who had paid
him honor, and fittingly expressed
his appreciation of all that was done
for him. He was followed by short
speeches from many Of the out Of
town guests, including Judge G. 7,
Granger, of Waukon, P. j. Martin,
Of Waterloo. Sumner Miller, Of Gut
tenberg, N. Parvin, of Cedar Rapids
and others. After the speeches and
musical program the evening was
given over to the Offering Of con-
CALCULATIONS to Mr.. Norris. The
lodge rooms were crowded by mem
bers Of the Masonic order and theil
families. Light refreshments were
served and the occasion will &C
down as memorable one for the
local order.
Among those from out Of
town in attendance were; Mr.. anl
Mrs. @. w. Walton, of Dubuque
w. G, Miller, of Des Moines, N
Parvin and ]. W. Barry, of Cedal
Rapids, Messrs Turner and Becker
Of Waterloo and large delegations
from Winthrop, Earlville ant
neighboring towns.
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Mrs. ". il. Hutchinson was

Mrs. W. Ii. Hutchinson was In
! Dubuque yesterday.
Mrs. L. A. Douglass spent Sun
day with friends in Waterloo
DIR. and Mrs. H. M. Bradley
were Dubuque visitors yesterday.
DIR. Harry Hoag Of Garner was
in the city yesterday to attend the
funeral of Roland Burbridge.
The ladies Of the six handed
euchre club of this city are the
guests today of Mrs. Wesley Barr,
in Honey Greek township.
Manager Charles Cawley has
arranged base ball game here for
the 4th between the local and Cedar
Rapid teams The latter is strong
one and carries battery from the
Armour Institute Of Chicago. Man
chester is preparing to give the
visitors some surprises.
DR.. j. j. Lindsay very pleasant.
ly entertained the members of Co.
d Monday evening at his home in
this city. The Manchester band gave
a musical program ADVERTISEMENTS
were served during the course of
the evening. A very enjoyable time
was passed by all present.
DIR. j, j. Lindsay and family
leave next Saturday evening for
Portland Oregon, by way of the
Canadian Pacific Ry., to attend the
exposition during the month of July.
Dr. N. S. Craig of Jennings, Louis
lana, will attend DIR. Lindsay's
practice during his absence.
Work has been commenced on
armory forCo. DIS use in the build
ing whick was formerly used by
the Kennedy Buggy Company and
when completed the boys plan to
open the new rooms with a military
ball. Co. d.. expect to go into
camp at Des Moines the 10Th. of
july.
Mrs. Elwood Funk died of APP
pendicites last Saturday at the home
Of her father, G. G. Noggle who re-
sides on tie Fred Glissendorf farm
five miles south west of this city.
The deceased resided at Colesburg
and was visiting at her fathers home
when death overlook her. Mrs. Funk
was twenty-three years old and had
cen m lrried but two m onths. The
buneral was held on Monday and in
terment was made in the Colesburg
GENE terry.
From the Iowa Crop Bulletin
for the week ending June 26, we
CLEAN that the stand of corn is bet
ter than indicated by previous bull
letins. Spring wheat is heading
with generally vigorous growth of
straw, and but little evidence of
rust. The oats crop is variable,
ranging from very light and short
on poor soil to excessively heavy on
richest lands. The crop is at its
most critical stage, needing sun
shine and dry weather to make a
fair yield. Barley is heading nice
ly. with fair prospect of a crop.
Clover is unusually heavy, except
in few localities, and the harvest
of the crop is we'll begun. Timothy
is not promising, though heavy in
few places. Potatoes give promise
of an extra yield. Apples are re-
ported fair in the north and very
poor at the south.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
New Advertisements.

E. L. Grasfeld has large adver-
tisement on the first page of this is
sue, offering his entire stock of foot
wear at greatly reduced prices, to
close. Read his ad.
Burton Clark's advertisement on
page 5, will be of great interest to
lady shoppers.
Kalamity's advertisement on the
fifth page will also be of interest to
the ladies.
Gildner Bros. are ready to fit the
"kids' with a new suit on short no.
tice. Read their prices.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
Marriage Licenses.

For week ending June 81. 1905:
Henry A. Roe and Susannah V.
Coon, Harry G. Parsons and Elva
NJ. Durham, Henry Ferb and Anna
Ehm, j. L. Batterton and Pearl
Cornwall, Henry w. Boucher and
Bessie Meskimen.
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Specialist.

DR.. W. 2. Boynton of Chicago
will make his annual visit to Man
chester in July for the treatment of
diseases Of the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. He will be found at his
office during the first two weeks of
July. 24tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

Fourth Of July Rates and Arrange
ments.
On account of the Fourth OF July the
l. G. Il. r. will sell excursion tickets to
all points on their line north of the
Ohio river.
Dates of sale July 1, 2.3 and 4. Tick
cts limited to return good until July
9Th. Minimum rate 50 cts per full and
% cents for half tickets.-H. G. Pierce,
Agent.
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Manchester Markets,
Races at waverly, Iowa.

June 20 to June %. For the above occasion
the l. G. Il. II. will sell tickets to Waverly and
return at rate of one and one third fare for
the round trip. Tickets on sale June 10 to %,
limited to return until June 23rd.-H. e, Pierce,
Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
School House Bids.

AT a meeting of the School Board
last Thursday evening the bids for
the new Central building were
opened and read. There were seven
bids with a difference Of nearly four
thousand dollars between the high
est and the lowest. The board has
not awarded the contract to anyone
as yet, but has the matter under adj
visement. 1t is expected that the
contract will be let at the meeting
which will be held this tuesday
evening. The following is list 81
the bids submitted:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

WANTED Good girl for
general homework. Will pay $500
a week. No washing. Permanent
place. Inquire at this Office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

VI AOUtO4o ia WIZ AAAbAShSoNOA R0ou
office to be sent to the D. L. o. if I'M
called for; Miss Susannah Agness,
Miss Rose Drumming, Miss Kennilta
Williams, Mrs. Eliza Sprague, Mr..
Aquila Allen, VIM. Gumblott, Dave
Hutchion, d. R, Jones and Willis
Reynolds.
The Manchester base ball team
will contest the Dyersville team
next Sunday afternoon at Dyersville.
A special excursion train will run
from here over the NJ & o and
Great Western and will be prepared
to handle a large crowd. It will
be the home teams first appear
ance in their new u informs
The uniforms are royal blue, with
white belts and crimson stockings.
The name Manchester appears in
white across the shirt front.
In the fifth monthly butter con-
test held at Mason City last week,
there were lob contestants, and
Delaware county as usual, was the
victor. The tests and awards were
made by Assistant State Dairy Com
missioners P. H. Keller and w. s
Smarzo. The entry Of butter made
by Harley Evert of Spring Brancl
stood at the head of the list, scoring
50 points. H. @. LaDaga of Bucl
Creek was q close second, his tul
scoring 97aa. The entries of l.. S
Edwards. Lamont; s. w. Laird
:. Walker; H. D. Wendt, Hopkinton
and Gay Miller of Barryville, eacl
. scored 81 and that Of E. E. Mittle
lstadt Of Barryville, SO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

Bartlett q Killing. Cedar Rapids %
VIM. Nuuemaker, Oelwein. $50 40
LOOMS Bros Cedar Rapids. .hO CC
VIM. TruaX. Independence s74 OF
Marcus w. Hall. Cedar Rapids. ll.496 u
A. j. Bruce, GIL CT
II. w. Welterlin, Manchester. 1888 Ot
The Imperial press., 1905-07-08
That Blind Pig.

Last week there was letter from one of our San Diego visitors published in this paper, in which the San Diegan proce, ded to take to task our citizens and officials regarding the enforcement of the Prohibition ordinance. We be-
 ieve public officials to be subjects of public criticism and with this end in view gave the letter space, extending to our officials or anyone who wished, all the space they required to make any re- ply they seen fit.
 We are informed, however, that the drinking our correspondent seen was be- ing done by fellow excursonists and that the drinkablrs they were consuming came in on the excursion train. Our marshal was obliged to ignore their ac- tieHl or. the theory that the strangers within on" gates were our guests and having brought their habits with them could not be expected to instantly com ply with that code of strict Fnctltude Which obtains in Imperial. Regarding tle "bpind pigs" it is stated that Mir. Shaw, CI,o UiCy attorney, found it neces- sary to change the former city prohibit tory ordinance to comply with late leg islation and court decisions and that during the time the new ordinance was being enacted and taking effect, he did not wish to institute any prosecutions under the old This gave the criminal element breathing spell which they have taken advantage of. Now, howev- CT, that these defects are remedied and the city provided with jail we bespeak for our blind pig artists a strenuous time.
The Imperial press., 1905-07-08
SILSBEE
What's Doing Over at the Pleasure
 Resort on the Shore of Blue Lake

Mrs Dr.. longshore came "ver with the excursionists from San Diego last week and is visiting with Mrs. Brown ing.
 Mrs. J. k. Havrns, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. |. Rhodes at H"ltville for q few days, returned home last Monday.
 Mir. Charley Dearborn, who has be, II quite sick from typhoid fever for .ume weeks, is slowly recovering and Lis friends hope to soon see him complptr,v restored to health.
 J. A. Jackson bought Cleo Aven $ hogs this week and took them to his ranch to fatten. Mir. Avery expects l" go out to the coast for the summer, al Il Mir. Jackson will soon have earl, nd of fat hogs ready fer market.
 Mrs. Thomas Harding leaves on a visit to her old home in Texas Thursday next. Mrs, Harding is one of tLe pion eer wumen of the Silsbee neighborhm d and all wish her a pleasant jouI nev, q happy visit and safe return.
The Imperial press., 1905-07-08
CaIexico's Strenuous Fourth.

Calexico, the thriving town on the border, had rather strenuous Fourth of July experience. In some way it was announced that there was to be Fourth of July celebratoin there, so goodly number of the people of Imperial, Holt vile and the valley generally wended their way thither, to find when they got there that there lad been no prepar- ation made for their entertainment. There was no ramada for shade, no seats and nothing to do but mix up with the Cocopah Indians and Mexicans and stand in the hot sun. The thriftiness of the Calexicans is related by some of the returned Imperialites who had to pay cents glass for water to give thtlr children to drink. A programme Ot horse races was gotten up, but so great was the disorder and so uncomfortable the crowd that Mexican child six years old was ran over by one of the horses and so seriously injured that he died the next morning. The contingent who siege upon every holiday as an excuse to get drunk made good use of their oppor- tunity and there was the usual accom- panment of drunken brawls and de- prayed behavior.
 In the evening, however, there was very nice literary program. The school children gave an exhibition drill and a number of songs and recitatiOns and G. H. P, Shaw, Esq., of Imperial, deliver ed very forceful and patriotic oration. Mir. Shaw is considerable of an orator and handled his subject in mastcrly manner. He said in part, Patriotism is the life of every Nation. The success of Japan in her struggle with Russia is due solely to the patrio' ism of her peo- pie, while on the other hand the misfor- tunes of Russia can be ascribed alone to the fact that the Russian has nothing to inspire patriotic feeling in his bosom. The Russian is just as brave as the Jap anese, but he has nothing to inspire him with spirit of patriotism"
 Our space is too limited to note even a few of the brilliant gems of thought presented by Mr.. Shaw. It's delivery was frequently interrupted by cheers and the oration was highly enjoyed by all who heard it.
The Imperial press., 1905-07-08

posed of the users of that com modity. It were well for our people to look well to it that dummies do not handle their
 business under controi of some outside influence. Hearken to the warnings of James B. Dill.
The Imperial press., 1905-07-08
DUMMY DIRECTORS

The evolution of business in our country has practically driven out of existence the time honored and old fashioned business part nership, and instituted in its stead the modern corporation. This organization may be formed for any conceiveable purpose, and is generally chartered to do a great variety of businesses, and is practically limitless in it's scope. The growth of the corporate idea and the general practice of placing all kinds of business in corporate form cul- minated in the forma tion of very great corporations whose only function was to become the own- CTS of the stock of other corpora tions. In this way the great Trusts were formed which are now the overshadowing issue in American politics. The evil of the Trust system of control of industries is centered in the dummy directors of the various corporations whose stock the Trust contro.s. These creatures, while ostensibly elected to be directors of the corporation they serve, are, in reality, the puppets of the Trust by whose votes they were elected, and subserve every interest to the heartless wishes of their masters. James B. Dill, the eminent New York corpora tion lawyer and astute founder of trust charters, has evidently seen the evils that follow in the train of dummy directors, and outside domination, for in a striking address delivered to the graduating class of Oberlin col lege he sounded an alarm which it were we'll if the American people, everywhere, took to heart. He characterizes the dummy director as SoClal nlgh- wayman and points out that it is through this nondescript Judas that the people are controlled and their rights betray yed into the hands of the larger aud more powerful corporations.
 When man of the character and standing of Mir. Dill, and with the experience and observa- ton that he has had, sounds such a warning it were well that the people paid heed. Corporate
 methods are the highest develop ment of business efficiencies, but dummy directors are the bane of corporate life. In this Valley the quasi public business of dis tributing water is properly in the hands of corporations com
The Imperial press., 1905-07-08

Hon. R. c. Powers is a visitor in the valley this week. He shipped in car, load of brood sows from Dowrey, Cal, for his ranch near Holtville
 June Weather In Imperial
 Maximum ll6 on the l lth; minimum 52 on the 5th. Greatest daily range, 60 on the l lth. Mean maximum lO5 5.8; mean minimum 62.4 mean 84 l. Clear days, 30; prevailing wind, west.
 II. N. DYKE
 Volunteer Weather Observer. The work of completing the grain harvest is now nearly done, Several of the combined harvesters have already finished their runs, the headers have all quit, and now but few of the combined machines and the stationary threshers are running. 1t is almost inconceivable thirty-twO horses can be hitched to- gtther in one ie9m and work right along in the broling sun when the mercury is rrgistering l25 degrees in the shade, as was the ease last Thurs day, but such is the truth, And not only that but men worked right along operating threshers, moving, raking and bailing hay, carrentering, irrigat- ing, hauling grain and the dozens of other kinds oi work that is lo be done at all times in our Valley, and sU far as known there has not been single prostralion from heat of either man or beast.
The Imperial press., 1905-07-08

iron ted with the proofs of his guilt he pleaded guilty, and offered to marry his victim, who spurns such all infamy. Never theless, the prosecution turns this lecherous william loose on the community, and I presume expects our people to believe the law has been upheld. It is not so; but let not the lecherouS Lotharios presume. Resolute men. thinking more of the sanctity of their homes than of the hollow forms of law may, iu moment of wrath, wreak righteous vengeance on some future Bourgeon, and leave his quivering form, food for the crows. Then will our county prosecution be content ii only the lynchers come forward and propose to attend the funeral? Oh law, how many crimes are committed in thy name.
 See our fair-leather collars-Edgar Bros.
 J. A. Walton, Redlands capitalist, came down to the valley last Tuesday to look after his large interests. He was accom- panied by his little son.
 Prof. T. M. Stewart, an old-time schoolmaster friend of F. N. Chaplin, and at present representing a school supply firm, was in the valley last week and interviewed all the school trustees.
 Mir. Caldwell, of the Merchants Ma tional Bank, of Los Angeles, came down this week to see what the valley is like in the summer time. He expressed great surprise at the substantial inn provements already to be seen and said the valley was much larger and more improved than he had expected to find it.
 The weather for the past week has been quite summery. The Fourth was the first real warm day. The mercury rose to 1l8 that day in the government thermom eter and varied all over town from ll6 inside some of the buildings to 130 in Witman's plumbing shop. Wednesday the government thermonl- eter registered l22 and Wtman i32 de- grees. Thursday was hotter still
 City Attorney Shaw has addressed d letter to each of the property owners and farmers along the Date l'itch, calling their attention to the State law concern ing the pollution of streams or sources of water supply for cities and towns and warning them to desist from further pollution of the waters of this ditch, on penalty of the law. As this offense is felony and punishable by one thousand dollars fine and one yoar in the county jail, we believe the people will endeavor to keep their stock ont of this ditch hereafter, instead of herding them in it, as has been the practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
WEST VIRGINIA NOTES.

It is reported the Marshall county grand
jury will return the largest number of in
dictments In the history Of West Virginia
Monday at Moundsvile. There will be 1000
at least, and a semi-official report puts the
number at 5000. These will be returned
against brewers and others for violating
the new state tax laws, and convictions. If
secured, will net the prosecuting attorney
several thousand dollars.
Dr. F. B. Hatfield, a prominent physician
and former member Of the legislature. was
sentenced at Wheeling Friday to thirty
days in Jail and to pay fine of $500 for
an assault upon Brooks E,delon, boy of
twelve years. The boy while in play en-
ragged Dr. Hatfield, who attacked him and
beat him until the lad was insensible.
Henry Graf, a wealthy German. who
died at ParkerSourg recently, left Will
by whose provisions he leaves $2O.5o0 to
his native town of Weinsberg. In Ger
many. The morey is to be invested. and
each year nine-tenths of the interest Is to
be given to the poor and the other tenth
is to be added to the principal. creating
permanent and growing poor fund.
"Bub" McCloskey, charged with COM
plicity in the murder of Henry Blackshire,
at Brcokyille, has confessed that Mrs.
Henry Blackshre hired Bert Hendricks and
himself to kill her husband she could
get the 81, 400 insurance. He says that his
brot her-in-law, Bert Hendricks, fired the
fatal shot, while he held Blackshire and
while Mrs Blackshire held lantern SO
they could see to kill her husband.