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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs. Celia
Setstrom.

Whereas, it has pleased ou r
Heavenly Father to suddenly call
from among us our sister, Celia Sef-
strom; therefore be it;
Resolved, That as we bow in
humble submission to the Divine
Will. we extend our heartfelt SYM
pathyto the bereaved husband and
daughter in this their hour of sorrow,
and bid them look for comfort to
Him who has promised that He
would never leave them or forsake
them and to that meeting beyond
the grave where sorrows cease and
partings never come.
Resolved, That in the death of our
beloved sister the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society has lost faith
full, everything, efficient helper,
always cheerful in doing the work
of the master, whose name and men,
ory will always be cherished as
worthy Of emulation by us all.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be spread on the records Of our so
ciety, that a copy be rendered to the
bereaved family, and a copy furnish
ed the paper for publication.
MAMIE r. PATTY.
SADIE CAMERON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
EARLvILLE.

The Misses Lydia and Anna
Bullinger of Dyersville were visit
ing friends in town Sunday.
Miss Florence Gerling Of Dyers-
vile was the guest of Miss Edith
Volt over Sunday.
Miss Mary Dickson returned from
a two weeks visit in Independence
Friday.
Mrs. Anna Staehle was pleasantly
surprised by the ladies of the East
ern Star Tuesday evening, the event
being their Goth wedding annivers-
airy.
Miss Eta Beinert is visiting
friends in Dubuque this week.
Harry Denton and wife arrived
from Woodbine, ILL.,, Saturday, call
ed home by the serious illness Of
Mr.. Denton's mother.
Mrs. Ryan of Dubuque is guest
at the home of Thos. Mccormick.
The Z. N. @. with their families
enjoyed their annual picnic at Gar
rets Mill Friday afternoon and even
ling. All that attended report a yer,
]. pleasant time.
i J. l.. Cruise wears a big smil,
now since the arrival Of an 8 pount
son at his home Saturday.
j, Don't forget the carnival Aug l6
Better than ever this year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Death of Mary Nash Norris.

Mrs. Mary Norris died at the
home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
James Norris, in Cedar Rapids last
Wednesday morning at the age Of
ninety years. Mrs. Norris had been
confined to her bed since last jan
uary and her death was not unex-
pected.
The deceased was born in Ireland
in 1916. She came to this country
while yet young and settled lin
Massachusetts. Later she moved to
Iowa. For a number of years she
made her home at Manchester, Cen
trail City, Troy Mills and other places
in this section of the country.
The funeral services we're held
Thursday and the remains inferred
at Troy Mills cemetary by the side
of her husband who had preceded
her in death.
Mrs. Norris is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Louise PSwindle, Of
Silver Creek, three sons, Benjamin
Norris, Of Central City. W. H. Nor.
ris, Of this city and Thomas Norris
of Denison and one danghter-in- law
Mrs. James Norris, of Cedar Rapids
with whom the deceased lived.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Geo. johnson returned home

Cleo. johnson returned home
Monday from Cedar Rapids.
Read the new ad of the west
side blacksmith shop in, this issue.
Mrs. L. A. Douglas Of Dubuque
visited friends in this city last week.
B. B. Baxter went to Chicago
yesterday morning on purchasing
trip.
Miss Lillian Fleming was host
ess to a number of her friends at a
luncheon Monday evening.
Mrs. John Marshall returned
home Saturday from visit with
friends in Davenport and Monticello.
Read the new ad of B. w.
Green's in this issue and learn how
to get two bottles of Kas-Kola free.
announcements have been re-
ceived here of the graduation of
Miss Mable Cunningham, of this
city, from the Chicago Homeopathic
Hospital Thursday July 18th.
Miss Jennie Elder and Miss
Helen Hoag have returned to their
home in Garner, after spending a
few days with the latter's grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Hoag.
MIR. and Mrs. M. Beacon of
Ryan celebrated their golde n
wedding anniversary last Monday.
The event brought together for a re-
union, their ten living children and
many relatives and friends. Mr..
Beacon is 80 years old and his wife
n. They came to Iowa in 1854
and purchased from the government
the land near Ryan which they still
own and on which they lived for SO
many years. The friends of this
worthy couple rejoice with them at
this time and join in wishing that
their health and happiness may be
extended for many years. Mr..
Beacon was presented with gold
headed cane by his children. His
children are: +. N. Beacon Of Man
chester, Mrs. R. Leftwich of Bur-
lington, Kan, Mrs. P. j. Conway of
Sioux City, George Beacon of Tip
ton, Mrs. Elmer Houston, P. w.
Beacon. John Beacon, Mrs. M.
Ryan, Mrs. Kate Delay and Miss
Grace Beacon, all of RYAN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Moor. con.ider Us Dirty.

A habit of our own which we con-
slider far more clearly than eating
with our fingers is looked upon by the
Moors as filthy-that is, washing our
hands or face In basin and, Still
more. taking bath where the water is
not running. The cleaner we become,
they say, the dirtier the water we are
washing with must necessarily be-
come, and eventually we step forth as
cleansed from water which is no longer
clean. A Moor to wash his hands has
the water poured from a vessel over
them and never by any chance dips
them into the dirty water. The same
way In their baths. The water is
thrown over their bodies out of bright
brass bowls and flows away through
holes in the marble or tile tloor.-Mod
ern Society.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
TAGGART WINS IN
GAMBLING SUITS
Judge Buskirk sustains Third Section
of Demurrer and state Will Ap.
peal to Supreme Court.


Paoli, Ind, July 1G.-Judge Thomas
h. Buskirk. in the Orange county
court, sustained the third section of
the demurrer of the French Lick
Springs and West Baden Hotel COM
pany against the petition in quo war
ranto of the state for temporary re-
ceiver and temporary injunction
against gambling at the resorts.
In this third section the hotel COM
panies set up that the allegations Of
the state In its complaint do not state
facts sufficient to constitute cause of
action against them. The judge over
ruled two sections Of the demurrer. At
torney General Miller served notice of
appeal to the supreme cour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
PACKING Plants Clean Up.

Chicago, July 3.-Government in.
spection and guarantee of meat prod,
ucts will be refused plants that fail
to comply with all sanitary regula'
tions. This was the substance of the
final statement Of Secretary Of Agri
culture Wilson prior to his departure
for Cedar Rapids, III. Practically al
of the packing establishments in Chi
cago are improving sanitary condi
tions," said Mr.. Wilson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
TWO WOMEN IN TIE PLOT
Mrs. Crefleld Admits That She Plotted
with Esther Mitchell to Kill the
Latter's Brother.

Seattle, WASH, July 14.-Immedl-
ately after the arrest of Esther Mitch
ell, the 17-year-old girl who killed her
brother here Thursday night. orders
We're given for the apprehension Of
Mrs. Maud Crefiield, the widow Of the
prophet whose death at the hands
of George Mitchell led to this last
tragedy.
Mrs. Creffield, however, telephoned
the police where she was to be found
and when taken to the station frankly
admitted that she had entered into n
compact with Esther to kill the slayer
of her husband. She will be held as
an accompllce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Money Disappears from steamer

Seattle, WASH, July 13.-Over $780,
600 consigned to the Alaska Pacific
Express company. here has been stolen
from aboard the steamer Ida May and
no clew has been obtained as to who
the robbers are. The shipment was
sent from Fairbanks and was trans
ferred ut Nenann. The Ida May was
to transfer 1t to the Sarah ut Fort Glib,
bon and II was there that the loss was
dtcnovoro<l
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Nina smallpox at Colon.

Washington, July 13.-Ten cases of
smallpox at Colon We're reported by
cable to the isthmian canal commits
sion officers. None of the patients is
American. The cases are not danger
GUS and so far there has been no
deaths. The shipment of 1900 vaccine
points on each Panama steamer was
requested until further notice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Another Victim of the Horror

Salisbury. G. b.. July 1G.-Edward
W. Sentell, the last survivor of the
Sentell family. of Brooklyn, which was
in the wreck of the Plymouth. is dead,
in the wreck of the Plymouth special,
is dead. His wife. his son, Charles q.
tSentell. and his daughters, Blanche NJ.
and Gertrude NJ. persisted In tho Sails
bury wreck. The entire family had
gone abroad for the summer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank our many
friends for the kindness and sym
pathy extended in our hour o.
greatest bereavment, attending the
death Of our beloved mother.
Chas. z. Lightfoot,
Mrs. w. L. Barrett,
VIM. T. Lightfoot,
BENZ. 81. Lightfoot,
Edwin L. Lightfoot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

New Cruiser Tor Government.
Philadelphia, July 12.-The armored
cruiser Tennessee was turned oyer to
the government by the Cramp Ship
building company. The ceremonies,
which We're unostentatius, took place
at League Island navy yards, Adj
miral Craig. cOmmandant, accepting
the ship for the government from the
hujldorS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
GEM CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Quincy, Illinois.

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Write today for 64-page Illustrat-
ed Catalogue FREE, showing how to
qualify for good situation as stem
ographer or bookkeeper. Address,
d. L. MussELMAN, Pres,
9 24-l0 Quincy, Illinois
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Former Treasurer Kills Himself.

Omaha, Neb., July 12.-August H.
Hcnnings, former city treasurer for six
years and candidate for nomination
on the Republican ticket for mayor of
Omaha Mt the spring primaries, COM
mitted suicide at his home here in the
morning by shooting himself through
the head. No cause is yet assigned for
his act.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
lnsurance Losses at ,Frisco

San Francisco, July 14.-Statements
OF thirty-tive fire insurance companies
doing business in this city, which have
been filed with the insurance depart
ment of New York, are published here.
According to these statements the
gross losses of these companies was
$75,COO,OOO. The net losses are only
SAT, 600, 600.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

New York, July 13.-The net value
Of the estate left by the late John A..
Mccall, eX-president of the New York
Life Insurance company, was $4o,s35.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Cloudbnrst KiIIs Ten Mexicans.

CIOudburst Kills Ten MeXiCnns.
Ell Paso, Tex, July ia cloud
burst Mt Oceampo, chihuahua, Mex,
accompanied by landslide, washed
away part of the city. Ten MeNicans
were killed and many injured. Col
onel W. C. Greene's offices and the
works ana Office of the Watterson
Mining company We're destroyed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
ONE FARE PLUS so CENTS

ONE FARE PLUS so CENTS
To st. Paul or Minneapolis and return
via Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale July "a, %, and 26th.
Return limit July 31st account Saener-
fest at st. Paul. For full information
apply to any Great Western Agent or
j. z. Elmer, G, p. A., st. Paul, MINI.
29w1. s. GROVE, G. A. A.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
New Mexico Feels ,ouake

Silver City, n. NJ, July 13.-An
earthquake shock was distinctly felt
here early in the morning few min
utes after 5 o'clock. The shock awak-
ened everybody, but did no damage.
1t lasted few seconds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

100 acres, p miles south east of
Masonville in Prairie township ]
mile from school, we'll fenced and
good buildings. For further imfor-
nation call on or address.
JoHN MULvEHILL,
% W 4. Masonville Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Great Fire at Mimi Noveorod.

Mimi. Novgorod, July 16.-A fire
which broke out here ragged for six
hours before it was checked. When ii
was finally extinguIshed 275 houses
had been destroyed and more than B..
300 families had been rendered home.
less. The loss is placed Mt 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
House for Rent.

Electric lights, cistern, furnace,
newly painted outside and inside,
artistically papered new thorough
out. Enquire of Terrill & Pierce.
II. L. EMERSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Wood For Sale
Pasture to Let
Lots and Residence Property for Sale

Lots ana Kesldehce Property LOT SAFE.
We offer for sale on favorable
terms, several lots near the river on
Butler and Main streets, two Of
which have dwellings and other
buildings on them, also one large
business lot on Main street between
the Clarence house and the Main
Street Laundry. For particulars en-.
quire of George A. Ballard,
4O-tf Manchester, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
FOR MEN ONLY.

at night and early in the morning de-
stroyed the town of Lynnville, 1000
population, causing loss OF $4,000.
twenty-five building We're burned and
the town is practically gone out of ex-
iStence
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

Boonville, Ind, July 13.-Fire sup
posed to be Of incendiary origin late
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

-Ihe following Is t h Iowa
weather.crop bulletin for the week
ending July l6, 1906: From Monday
to Saturday the average temperature
was about the normal for the mid
summer period. The cool wave
Saturday night and Sunday afforded
l, agreeable relief from oppressive
warmth and humidity. The rainfall
9 was variable, ranging from trace
! at many stations to copious shower;
0 in widely scattered localities. Gener
Q ally the rainfall has been deficien
n for the first half of July, but tn
9 supply of moisture in the soil is am
u pie as yet for corn and small grail
T crops. The corn crop has mad
q rapid growth in all districts. Tn
more advanced fields are showing
n tassels at the normal height, an
i even the late paintings give
y Of good crop. The hay harvest j
le we'll advanced, aud conditions hav
h been generally favorable for secu,
l. ing an extra quality Of forage. l
B. the southern part Of the state til
.. harvest Of oats, rye and winter whes
" is nearly completed, and in til
F. northern half early oats and barle
nc are ready for the reapers. Sprin
ty wheat is ripening, with variable COZ
IS dition as to stand and damage +
IL rust. Potatoes, vegetables and Il
So late berry crops are doing fair
r. we'll. The apple crop is about |
y. previously reported.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-10-13

Rug Company, N. ". phone mali,
|1772 = 4. or T. 9. phone 1902, and
they will call for your old carpet.
Rates reasonable. Office 80 West
Seventh street where the beautiful
rugs may be seen.
THE VALET TAILORING co. No.
154-156 E. Sixth street. Owen Howell,
proprietor. The most up-to- date place
of it's kind in the city. Clothing made
to order, renovated, repaired, sponged
pressed etc. They have an elegant
new delivery wagon and will call for
and deliver goods. They will keep
your clothes in order for $l.OO per
month. Gents furnishings of latest
style always on hand. They have also
established a laundry and are prepared
to do anything in that line, best service
at lowest rates. There is an elegant
! smokers parlor. attached and all the
best brands of cigars and tobacco and
smokers articles always on hand. Tel.
356O-L g.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-10-13
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1906.

THE ELK EXPRESS CO., now has
its Office at 522 st. Peter street.
A nice front room to rent at GA St.
Anthony Ave-, corner of St. Adams.
The apron sale of st. Philips church
this week was a very pleasant and
successful affair.
FOR RENT-Nice front room for
gentlemen only. Apply to Mrs. w.
Dorsey, 348 Kent Street.
Mr.. John R. Crane who was so sick
last week has wonderfully improved
and is now on the road to recovery.
Mrs. B. R. Durant and Baby Corinne
are the guests, this week, of Mrs. Will
liam Spalts, 6512 Langley Ave-, Chi
cagO. .....
PIANO INSTRUCTION. Instruction
given on the piano at the residences OF
patrons. or at SIS w. Central Ave
Prof W. A. Weir.
FOR RENT-Five-room house with
modern conveniences No. 700 Sher
burne Ave- Apply to, Geo. B. Lowe
ATS Wabasha street.
When you wish a first class shine
call at the Peoples Shining Parlor No
1877 E. 5th street, Walter Porter, Prop
He'll shine 'em up for nickel.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-10-13

Mrs. Harriet Myers of 413 Franklin
street who has been sick is improving.
She has as her guest Miss M. Potter
of Pittsburg.
Don't forget that the Informal club
of Minneapolis will give a grand
Thanksgiving soiree at Holcomb Hall,
Thursday evening, Nov. 20.
NoTlCE!-Mrs Ella Smith has NOV
ed her boarding house from 352 Cedar
| street to 566 Cedar street. Old and
new customers are invited to call.
Anyone wishing any hair work, hair
| dressing, shampooing, manicuring,
| face massage, etc., call or address Mrs.
| Elizabeth J. Allen, 351 w. Seventh
Street, up stairs.
THE NAGEL UNDERTAKING CO..
VIM. E. Nagel Manager, 2O8 West
Third street, Telephone, Main 1904.
Latest equipments in every line.
Lady assistant when 1esired.
The office of THE APPEAL has
been moved from the third floor of the
Union Block, No. 40 E. 4th Street, to
more commodious quarters on the
fifth floor, front suite No. 236.
Bear in mind the Big Spelling
| Match to be held under the auspices
of the social and literary club of
Pilgrim Baptist church, Wednesday
evening, Oct. 81. Tickets Is cents.
BOARDING HOUSE. Mrs. Ella
Smith, prop, 566 Cedar street. Break.
fast 700 to HOO A. NJ Regular din
| ner, 1900 m. to 2:30 p. m. Meals at
| other hours to order. Regular dinner
| Is cents,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-10-13
LIGHTNlNe's STRANGE FREAK
Paints Picture of Bird and Snake on
"a Womac,s Arr

Paints Picture Of Bird and Snake on
a Womar's Arm.
Mrs. Thomas Lynch was picking let
tuce in her garden at 416 Fulton
street, Union Hill, N. j., when the re-
markable storm descended on Sunday
afternoon. She went to her gate with
a glass dish in her hand.
Just then lightning struck so close
by that her hand, touching the gate,
felt the shock She found that her
fingers clasped the dish SO tightly
that she could not put it down. At
ter some hours feeling of numbness
left her arm. her hand lost it's cramp.
and she could loose her hold on the
dish.
Next morning the arm became black
and swollen. On it, between the Shout
der and elbow, pale figures began to
appear. Finally they showed plainly
printed on the skin picture of a bird
resembling pheasant, a picture of a
snake, and characters like the Chinese
Inscriptions on boxes of tea
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-10-13

the sign is a fair specimen Of his work
as writer, he's right, as ne can mend
shoes all right if he cannot write all
right.
There will be a meeting of the
Mems Sunday Club, tomorrow, at 4
o'clock, at Pilgrim Baptist Church
Election of officers for the ensuing
| year will take place. You are urgent
ly requested to come and bring your
, friends. H. B. Howard Pres, S. E
! Hall, Sec.
# you wish a good shave, hair cut
shampoo, Or anything in the tonsorial
| line, call at Richard Cousby's neat
barber shop, No. S74k Minnesota
street. First class workmen only
Satisfaction guaranteed. Music fol-
dances and all occasions furnished on
short notice.
THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN, Mrs
Julia Hinson, proprietor, No. BIT Wa
basha, up stairs. Meals 25cts. Break
fast from 700 to HOO a. M, Dinner
from 1900 m. to 800 p. M; Supper
from 500 to 500 p. m. All regular
meals rs cts. All home cooking. Tel
!! N. w. Main 2315-L.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-10-13
Willing to oblige..

Two young girls were talking >on a
tramway car, when one of them said:
The awfulest thing happened to me
yesterday. Bess and came down to.
gether on the tramway car, but it was
crowded to suffocation I was afraid
I'd lose Bess and so I just grabbed
her hand and held on for dear life.
When we were nearly to our destina.
tion-just fancy!-I looked down, and
it wasn't Bess' hand at all, but i was
holding that of a young man whom |
had never seen. dropped it,you can
imagine, in an instant, SAYING oh
I've got the wrong hand!' when what
DO you suppose he answered? Why,
miss, you are perfectly welcome to
the other if you will accept it. "-Ex-
change.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-10-13
Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer.
PROMENADE CONCERT,

Initial and Unique Entertainment by
Ladies of Fidelity Court.
The ladies of Fidelity Court No. 345
are making great preparations for a
grand promenade concert to take
place Monday evening, Oct. Is, at K.
P. Hall No. 211 Hennepin Ave. This
entertainment being the first Of it's
kind to be given by the Court the
ladies are striving to make it a success
in every particular.
The program will begin promptly at
S:15 D. m. and will include many new
features. The committee of arrange
ments has several surprises to spring
during the evening that will tend to
make the occasion one of real enjoy
ment
The Court extends cordial invita-
ton to everybody to be present.
Light refreshments will be served
by the ladies.
Mrs. lone 3. Gibbs, chairman Com
mittee of Arrangements.
Mrs. Artivia C. Watson, chairman
Of Program Committee. s
Mrs. Mary J. Phillips, chairman of
Reception Committee.
Admission Is cents.