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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
The following claims we're allowed:
Obituary.

Died, ut the home of her son in
this place, after lingering illness,
on the 26th of April, 1908, Mrs.
Mary E. Lull.
Mary E. Martin was born in the
state Of New York, on Dec. Sth,
1871, her age, at death being 90
years, A months. and is. days.
On March 10th, 1885, in Oak
land County. Michigan, she was
married to Adna EnlI. To this
union were BORN fivg- children, four
sons and one daughter, of whom
three sons are yet living. In 1887
she with her husband moved to
Hillsdale county, siichigan. In
1851 the family moved to'Stevenson
county, ILL.,, and in 1861 they moved
to Delaware county, Iowa, locating
on alarm near Greeley, aud since
then. having lived almost continu.
ouslyin Greeley and vicinity.
The funeral was held in the
Christian church on April 2Sth
Rev -Liverett, pastor, officiating
Interment was made in the Greeley
cemetery where her remains were
laid to rest beside. her husband who
departed. life I'M September. 1902
Greeleyn11oMe- Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
Crop Bulletin.

For the week ending May Is, 1905.
The week was cool, cloudy and ex-
cessively wet in all DISTRICTS Gener-
al rains or scattered showers were of
daily occurrence, the amounts re-
ported ranging from 200 to 500
inches, and the average for the state
was probably about 800 inches. A
number ofreports have been received
of local damage to buildings, crops
and live stock by severe wind squalls
hail and lightning.
Corn planting and other field
work have been much delayed by
excessive moisture, and in consiler-
able areas several days of drying
weather will be required to put the
soil in fit condition for resuming
planting operations. On naturally
dry or we'll tiled lands planting
may be resumed within a day or two
with favorable conditions.
Reports indicate that pastures and
meadows have received much benefit
from the moisture, except on low
and flooded lands, and all kinds of
small grain or well drained soils are
doing notably well and stooling out
nicely, Early planted corn is sprout-
ing fairly we'll.
There are some reports of injury
to fruit by wind, hail and excessive
rains during the blooming stage.
Generally the crop conditions arc
fairly good, needing only warm and
dry weather to make the outlook
bright and satisfactory ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
Comnerford -Utley.

: List "Wednesday at high noon
occurred the marriage of Clara d.
Commerford. and Harry, G. Utley,
twovof Manchester's most estiamble
young people. The ceremony was
performed at the home o. the brides
father, Mr.. George Commerford, in
the presence Of only the relatives
and Intimate friends, Rev. w. Fl.
Ensign officiating. The bride was
.bscomingly attired in a cream colored
gown and WAS unattended. At the
close Of the ceremony. an elegant
luncheon was servep, the tables be-
ing decorated with smilax and pink
and white carnations. Mr. and
Mrs. Utley left on the afternoon
train for points in the east, and will
be at home to their many friends in
apartments in the Commerford resi-,
dence after Junel st. Those who
were presentat the marriage from
out Of town were Mr.. & Mrs. a.. o
Kingsley Of Strawberry Point, M
III. NJ. Kingsley Of Delaware, Nj
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
New Advertisements.

Denton &,Ward extol the merits
of Granite iRaint, on page;l ssiA.,.
iAndoru,&sPh Philip adyieo you tn
"Beautify Yoir Homes, ION pagel.
W. L. Drew will give you bar
gains in Clothing, Hats and Caps,
page 4.
B. W. Green's thinks you should
take drink of Soda Water for your
health-page Z.
j. HaAllen calls attention to his
stock of youths clothing. Read the
advertisement on 7th page.
Lion Coffee occupies prominent
position ON page 4.
Harry Stewart advertises Home.
made Preserves. Jellies and Marina
ladies', on page Z.
Shows College of Dress Making
occupies "a full column on page Z
Kalamityis ready to oaterto the
wants of Base BAH players-page 4
Gildaer Bros. state that their sale
of clothing are today double that Q
one year ago. Read their explana
ton on 9th page.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
Manchester Markets.
House for Rent.
HUBERT CARR.

ice Rigby, conference secretary, add
ed much to the meeting by her will
lingness to answer all questions in
regard to the work our society is do
ing and the. best means of accom-
plishing it. Tuesdaylevening,Mrs
o. S. Dow field secretary ,for sys-
telnatic giving, gave a fine address
which could not fail of it's purpose
to arouse her hearers to Il more lib
eral giving INTO the Lords treasury.
Wednesday evening Miss Lydia Will
kinson, of Foo Chow, China, gave an
Interesting talk on her work among
the Chinese girls and women. ~:
The spirit of enthusiasm and con-
secration was in every session, and
we trust the missionary cause will
gain many new adherents as result
of our Colesburg convention
KATE G. PERKINS,
Recording Secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
Death'ofrEdwin Heath.

Mrs. E,.,N., Heath, Of Redondo,
California, who was visiting her
mother, Mrs. E.. Hartman, in Milo
township, this county, received tel
egram from her home stating that
Mr.. Heath was lying at the point Of
death. and later another message re-
ceived announced his death at five
o'clock on Saturday morning last.
The cause Of his death was not men
toned, but that it was very sudden
is evident from the fact that Il
Heath had left him in apparent gaod
health but week or so before, when
she left her home for visit here.
Mr.. Heath had been railroad
man from early manhood up to the
time Of his death, in the capacity OF
agent and operator. He was, for a
number Of years, in the employ Of
the c., M. & st. p. railway at Delhi
Britt and Sheldon, Iowa, and enjoyed
the fullest confidence Of that com.
pany and the esteem of his co-work-
ers on the line. He removed to Cal.
ifornia some seven years ago, and
was connected with railroad at Re
dondo.
Mr.. Heath was about 81 years o.
age. He leaves a wife and four sons
the sons being in business in Re
dondo. Many friends in this sec
ton, where he was so we'll and favor
ably known, will regret to learn o
his death, and will extend heartfelt
sympathy to the sorrowing family
His remains will probably be taker
to Belvidere. illinois. his boyhooe
home, and laid to rest by the side o
his father and mother.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17

Mrs. Henery Utley of Masonville
Mr.. u Mrs. IIartong of Waterloo,
Mrs. w. G. Mason of Hopkinton and
Miss Kate Commerford OF Dubuque
The bride is young lady Of friendly
disposition and possesses those wom-
anly qualities which are attractive
whenever encountered. Mr.. Utley
is one Of the city's energetic bust
ness men and is popular among all
classes and enjoys the confidence
and esteem of everyone. Their
many friends join in the wish that
their married life may be one of
prosperity and happiness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
CITY Council. .

!, The. city council met in. regular
session on. Monday evening, Mayor
Matthews presiding, With. the ex-
ception of allowing the several bills,
very little business was transacted.
There. was some talk on street paw
ing, but nothing definite acted upon.
Several tax payers appeared before
the council to advise against ,exces-
sive- taxation for further improve
ments at present, claiming that the
city tax was at about the limit.
On motion the use of the City
Hall was granted to the 2lst Iowa
Volunteer association for their re-
union June Is and IA.
Solicitor Norris recommended thai
4 thorough test be made 1:of the five
Escapes recently placed in connec
iion with the City Hall. A. 9. CLARK
also suggested that the committe'
i avamina 3 la Aannnas. nlaced uDOl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17

We're disposed OF:
PROBATE.
Estate of S. w. Robinson, widow
allowed Sl0Q for years support.
Estate Of David Carrodus.. John
A. qarrodus appointed admr.
: Guardianship of L. Andrew Rahe.
Final report approved. Guardian
discharged and bonds released
Guardianship of John b. Robe.
G. Arthur Robe and Edmund II.
Robe. intermediate report APP
proved. Guardian allowed rents
and profits of wards estate and ex-
used from further report until June
18th, 1907, unless speciality ordered.
/. Estate OF VIM. Hofer, ST. Will
for probate set for ,Iay %.
Estate of Julius L. Eldredge.
ExecutriX allowed to withdraw in
ventory and she elects to take under
willand it is so recorded.
Estate of Clocena Mcdonald.
Administrator allowed to withdraw
inventory and she elects to take
uraer the will and it is SO ordered.
Estate of Henry Saiidltageil. Final
reB6rt and report of final distribu-
ton set for Nay -.
Estate Of Edith NJ. Smith. f. A.
Williamson appointed aiinr., bond
fixed at $4,000.
Guardianship of j. Floy Robin:
son. Minerva j. Robinson appoint
guardian. Bond fixed at 1000.
n. B. Holbert VS.. j, ]. REM
Motion 10 retaX cost sustained and
costs retaxed to allow witness, VIM
lleiton, $l.35 instead Of SAG 55 fol
attendance.
Court was adjourned until Mon:
day, May 22nd. 49,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
1wenty-irst Iowa Reunion.

The eleventh biennial reunion of
the Twentv-first Iowa Veteran Assoc
citation will be held at City Hall,
Manchester, Iowa, June 18th and
l4th, 1905. Following is the pro-
gram:
TUESDAY FORENOON, JUNE 18TH
Informal meeting at City Hall.
Register and obtain badges.
Assignment to places Of entertain
mant.
Greeting and visiting.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, 300 O'CLOCK
Song, america
Prayer, by Rev. IL. w. Tuttlc.
Song, Company DIS GLORY Song"
Address of welcome on behalf of the
city..............M Mayor l.. Matthews
Address of welcome on behalf of W..
A. Morse Post ..... Post Department
Commando: II. w. Thrill.
Address of welcome on behalf of the
survivors of the 2lst Iowa residing in
-. ,...........C omralc j. +. Merry
Song, "Msrch.ng Through q .orgis."
Responses by Comrades NJ. w. Hsr-
non, l.. w. Archer, G.. Cooley, Geo.
Nj iiarker, Capt. Geo. w. Ghilds. h.
A. Dyer, DR.. w. l.. Orr. ID. \. Hag-
gard and others.
| AppO' ntmelt OF committees and an
nOuncemente.
TUESDAY EVENING, 7:3O O'CLOCK.
Camp fire.
Song.
| Prayer.
Male Quartet.
"Some Patriotic Expressions" .........
...............Co mrade Chas. Harris
'Som, Wholesome Truths" ..... ......
.................. Rev. j. Il. Wagner
.Some Army lHibs".
.............. Comrade Jno w. Stahl
Some Good Advice" -. DR.. W. L. Orr
Informal reception for members of the
2lst Iowa, w. A. Morse Post, No. 100
&. A. r., and the Manchester w. Il
C,together With their families, al
the residence of Com,ade Merry, cor
ner of Franklin aud Union streets
four blocks nor h OF City Hall.
WEDNESDAY FORENOON, $3.50 O'CLOCK
4 Assemble at City Hail entrance.
i Short parade, in which all veterans oil
the Civilw war are invited TO psrtici
pate.
Report of committees.
Election of officers.
Place of next meeting.
"Reminiscences hi ur, led by COmrade G
+. kellogg.
Miscellaneous business.
Gool-byes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
M q. 3
the Globe Hotel.

the Globe Hotel.
The committee on streets, alleys
and sidewalks reported that the
walk south of the. railroad, at the
intersection of Tama and Jasper
streets, had been by them condemn
ed, and that same had been replaced
by cement walk, which report was
approved. .,
L. g. Wells asked for an extension
of the water service to certain prop
erty on Union street. Referred to
proper committee. -
On motion the water committee
was instructed to replace the old
watering trough opposite the NJ. & O..
depot with new one.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
Memorial Day Services.

Following is the program for
Memorial Services at 2 p. NJ, May
so, 1905, at the fair ground amphi-
theater..
Music by land.
lnvOcatlon
High school Chorus
The Blue and the Gray, by Miss
Bishop.
Chorus and drill, by Public School.
Music by Band. .lS.-4
Collection to help defray expenses.
Address by Rev. j. Il. Wagner.
Song, America by Audience.
March to Cemetery lead by band.
q. A. II. and W..'R. U. services at
q. "a r. lot. =
Decorating Graves. f5,t..,
All ex-soldiers are cordially invit-
ed. Nv A. Morse iPost.with Badges
and w. r. @. requested Ito meet at
the Post room at Up. III. sharp
where carriages will be provided.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
woman's Foreign Missionary Society

The 18th annual meeting Of the
,Woman's Foreign Missionary Soci-
ETY. Of the NJ. L church. for Dubuque
district. was held in the M. E.church
iat Colesburg, May 8 and 10, 1905.
In spite Of the long distance from
1.-THE railroads and the threatening
weather, goodly number Of dele
gates were present.
The sessions were full of interest
and instruction, many excellent pa
pers were read and questions of Vi
/. tai Importance discussed, MR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
WERE THREE ANNIH1LATED,l
That Many Persons Arc Missing Entirely
OF the Passengers In the South
Hhrrisburv Horror,

Harrisburg. Pa. May 15.-rwenty-
two persons were either killed outright
or have since died Of their injuries us
the. result of the South Harrisburg
wreck. Among the missing is b. D. Ed
son. a New York lawyer, whose body
is believed to have been consy In
the burning of the wreckage. Z. ais
patch. however, from Cleveland, says:
Mr.. and Mrs. James McCauley, of
1910 North Sixth street. Philadelphia.
who We're OH the Pennsylvania train
wrecked ut Harrisburg Thursday night,
have not been heard from or Of since
the wreck, and have been given up for
Dead" II these are dead the total
reaches twenty-four.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17
District Court.

The District Court was in session
last Monday and the following cases
We're disposed OF:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17

Last 1912 Soldier Dead.
Ava, N. Y, May 15.-Hirams Cronk,
the only survivor OF the war Of 1872,
= = .the aceiof 1O5 wears. az ].
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-17

a pretty piece of furniture, but is
so planned and constructed as to be
very convenient, and will make that
branch of the work of the boys in
the office much easier and more ex-
peditious than heretofore.
The city census has been almost
completed, our populatian being reg
istered as 1920. a decrease of more
than 200 since the census of five
years ago. This seems to be the
experience in nearly all towns Of
this class in the state, while many of
the lager towns are rapidly on the
increase in Observation-Disclosures
ence Conservative.
In heart to heart to heart talk
among the editors at Boone last week
the fact devolved that at least $lO,-
600 worth of catalogue and mail
order house advertising had been
turned down by newspapers within
the past two months in the interest
of home merchants. We wonder il
Iowa merchants appreciate the loyal.
| ty of the rlinters to home institu
tons? We hardly think it.-Nas
hua Reporter.
Suspicion is growing at Coun
lcil Bluffs that wolves are being bree
) in Pottawattamie county for thu
} sake of the bounty which the Law
: allows on the pelts Of the younl
! animals. The auditors Office is be
: ing deluged with them. and so ia
. most of the skins have come fron
n two or three townships. In nearl
n every case the animals were barrel
8 q week or two old when killed. A
+ that age it is a difficult matter I
d distinguish them from puppies {
$ the mine tribe, and some Of thoe
ri that have been received will be sui
\ Hsgf -,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-18

10 these residing in the other cities
When movements for all are to be I'll
dcrtakCn. such as the improvement O.
the great river; the development of the
Rock Island arsenal; the addition of
railroad. an industry; the entertain
ment OF a prominent visitor who may
be the president of the United States:
whenever these and many other kin
drcd objects are to be gained. let there
DC 4 long pull. and 4 pun together.
But some one says. there is no or
SANITATION. strong and central. Then
| let us take the initiative and make
one. seeing that il i kept in running
order and always ready to be aggres
| sivc or defensive. as policy and judS
ment warrant. a Tri-City committee
| of conference seems TO me 10 be a
| real and vital need. one that is con
| tinuous and authorized to act when the
occasion requires
| With your approval il VIII be a
! pleasure for me to appoint such com
mittee, composed of one member from
| each paper. the name of an authorized
| representative to be furnished by the
paper This done we could tender our
good viii and our good offices to SINH
| lar committees from the councils and
the clubs. if the suggestion is carried
oat Each of the three committee
would stand for its organization. and
| altogether they would voice the public
sentiment in Il definite, forceful. and
effective way. There would be har-
mony and this united effort could
hardly fail to bring results. Each pa
per would be free at all times To sup
port its local cause or candidate in its
own way; but each would probably be
glad to join hands on unusual Occa-
sions for the common gain. / submit
| this suggestion for your consideration.
The Club Committees.
Following his address. President Til
Iinghast announced the club standing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-18
The PRESS CLUB
Interesting Exercises Attend In
augura;ion OF President
TiIIinghast.
MEETING HELD IN MOLINE
Committee Appointments and 9th
err Proceedings Of SEES
sion.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Tri-City Press club was held last even
ing a. the Manufacturers hotel in Mo
line and wa one of the most largely
attended and thoroughly interesting
gatherings the club has had for some
time The event was s.gnalizcd by
the Inauguration of the new president.
b. F. Tillinghas;, of the Davenport
Democrat
After the club had partaken of Il
splendid dinner and had reached the
stage OF cigars. President TUlinghast
called the meeting 10 order and after
expressing his high appreciation of the
honor that bad been conferred upon
him in his election TO the clubs presi-
dcncy. delivered his inaugural address.
which so abounds in happy thought and
apt suggestion. reaching beyond the
strict province of newspaper cndeavor
relative 10 the tri-city upbuilding de-
vclopmont and welfare that it is pub
lished in full:
President TiIiinEhHst'- Inaugural.
Cont ler,oap Trf- Dress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-18

Ciub-The name under which your or
ganization has been maintained for
seven years is one which mas toT NE.
perhaps more than any other member.
charm that is a positive attraction.
Thirty-three years and more ago |
cast my lot in this city (Molinel Then
Rock Island became home, and later
Davenport. In the rounds that are nor
uncommon 10 newspaper men | have
visited most of the states. and many of
the countries abroad. But with all the
light and experience that have come
could the start be made again, I would
be made here. in the Valley of the
Mississippi, upon the whole the most
magnificent dwellingplace prepared by
Cod for mans abode" The oftener
You go away from il and return the
more YOU will be impressed with the
combination that makes for this cen
tCr's good fortune
Once / heard the three cities called
most happily. a Trinity in Unity"
That they have been, and are today.
That they must be TO far greater
extent in the future. The POSSIBLE
ties are vast and they are certain to
be realized The hundred thousand
who live here must multiply faster
in the future than in the past because
of the solid start made. the natural
advantages of the situation. and the
men of muscle and brain VINO have,
in a large degree. the shaping Of
events in their hands.
Il is, and it will continue to be, the
mission of the press to promote the
common growth and prosperity. TO
strive for the greatest good to the larg-
est number. The fact that you have
enlisted in newspaper life is evidence
enough that you are not bent on get
ting rich quick" by methods that are
not square because they are too com
mon.
There's no better motto than Home
first. the world afterwaTd." IL is 10
be carried out in its narrowest mean
ing You who live in Moline are justi-
fled in placing its home affairs at the
front and in keeping them there. You
have a city and a people that deserve
your pride and loyalty; al that you
can do for them. But quite as much
can be said for Rock Island. and ii
ought TO be affirmed by those so for
tunatc as TO be its citizens The
stranger who visits this side of the
river will never discover the dividing
line until you point it out. and then he
can go back 10 it only with the help
Of guide. On the other side of the
Father of Waters we maintain thai we
have as good as the best. DuC no bet
ter than we can see from our bluffs
when looking this way. Separately.
Moline Rock Island and Davenport
are each important. but together they
are very much more so. The one sup
PIGMENTS and compliments the other.
Advocate for each what is local to
that city. Demand for all what is
their due. United we can stand against
rivals: divided their chance of winning
becomes better. An essential factor
in this common campaign ought to be
the Tri-City Press.
The Clubs Usefulness.
How can the clubs usefulness be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-18
BURBANK NOW A WOODMAN
California Hortcuiturist's Application
at Head Office.

Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa. Cal,
World-famous as the wizard OF horti-
culture is now a member of the Mo
dern WoOdmen society. His application
for membership was secured by Special
Deputy r. X Roberts of San Franciy
CO. and was received at the WOodmen
Head office in this city yesterday after
noon