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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
BOLD ROBBERY NEAR OWENTON COLLEGE Italian Badly Cut By Negro
 Highwaymen GENERAL NEWS OF ENSLEY Col w. w. shortridee Tells of Work Being Done In Vicinity of Palmer Terrace-PubIic Installation
 By Vivian Masons.
GENERAL NEWS OF ENSLEY

Ensley, July 13.-(SpeciaL)-A bold and daring robbery occurred about o'clock this morning on the county road near Owenton college. Barnardo Marine, a re- speeted Italian citizen and proprietor of a grocery store at Tuxedo Junction, was driving to Birmingham to purchase his usual weekly supplies and as he neared the college two negroes sprang into the road. stopped the wagon and demanded his money Marine attempted to drive on put the negroes jumped into the wagon and after cutting and choking him, se- cured his money md pocketbook, con- tainng about $40 in all
 Marine fought desperately, calling lust fly for help, but being unarmed was oyerpowered. Hearing his cries for help several parties who live close by came to his assistance, on which the negroes too, to the woods and escaped Marine was badly cut about the hands and arms and also has a deep gash across the throat He Was brought to Ensley as rapidly as possible. where his wounds were dressed by Dr. W. T. Henden which though serious, are not necessarily fatal The report of the robbery caused much excitement among the Italian colony in Ensley, ,-as it occurred near the place where an Italian merchant named Min itello was murdered and robbed about a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
WOMEN MAKE PIKE" BETS.
Stories That Society Luminaries Plunge Are Dreams.

From the New York Press.
 It is true that society women have been much at the race tracks this year, but those who have an impression that they catch the fever and make heavy bets are wrong, according to book makers commissioner who has watched them closely. Far from "plunging," society maids and matrons generally make "piker" bets, he says. The ring has never been thrown into a commotion because of any of these gamblers loosening their purse strings.
 Women who play bridge for p and 90 cents a point won't put up more than $5 on race. The commissioner declares that a certain theatrical star bets more money on days races than q dozen society women do in a week.
 There is one type of woman gambler whose presence at the tracks makes the onlooker do lot of thinking. She is stout and matronly-indeed, only for her clothes, she might have come di- rectly from hanging out the family washing.
 The feverish conditions of the race course seem not to affect her On her arrival she goes to the restaurant and Hops down at a table. She spreads the racing page of a newspaper in front of her and begins to dope out the win ners. She speaks to no one except q walters and a betting commissioner and takes frequent sips of the champagne she has ordered Sometimes she whistles softly, but her expression is always calm. Her husband is never with her-likely enough he is at home mindng the baby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14

this big story business of yours or you are going to lose me as a friend. No body believes a word you say, and you are getting to be laughing-stock."
 Charlie admitted that he was aware of the fact, but complained that he could not overcome the fault, try as he would. He suggested that had he somebody beside him when he started to elaborate his tale, to tread on his foot, he was sure he could break the habit.
 A few days later they were invited to a dinner party and his chum agreed to sit next to Charlie and step on his toe if he went too far. All went well until the subject of travel was brought up. One of the company told of an immense building that he had seen when on a trip up the Nile. This started Charlie, wto at once began to describe a remarkable building he had seen while on a hunting trip on the northern border of India.
 'It was one of the most remarkable buildings, I presur.e. in the world" said he. "Its dimensions we found to be three miles in length. two miles in height, and''-as his watchful friend tread on his toe-'two feet wide"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
Talks of Palmer Terrace.

In an interview with Col. w. W. Shortrdge, agent for owners of Palmer Terrace addition to Ensley, he said
 We own about u lots which lie along 6he South Ensley car line from Palmer station, west to Camp street. and have made contract by which the streets will be graded, and sidewalks and ce- ment gutters will be laid ,at once. The street Improvements contemplated will require an outlay of e5OOO. We are also removing twelve four-room houses, most ly occupied by negroes, and placing them where they will not be in the way, and wid convert the present sites into prop erty for white people.
 "The city will probably continue the paving of Nineteenth street, with bitu- lithic, following the car line to Palmer station, by way of Ensley avenue Four teen of our lots fact this avenue, which will have a ten-foot sidewalk. The city has let the contract Tor paved side walks on Camp street, and this work will be pushed rapidly. Some time dur ing the summer the city will probably lay cement walks and guetters on both sides along the pike from Palmer station to MeWiliam's Spring, and also slag Ensley avenue to Highland station. When these improvements are completed we w.Il have continuous cement sidewalks from McWiliams s Spring to the postof- flee. In addition to the above improve ments, the city will shortly let the big contract for the continuation of the san itary sewer system in the direction of Palmer Terrace and Tuxedo. There is enough money in the city treasury to complete this system to our southern and eastern limits.
 One may traverse the city in any direction and see houses being erected, and street and sidewalks being laid. There were forty-two building permits issued in the month of June, which may be taken as an average. Most of these were foI handsome residences. When our new steel plant is completed it and the other industries already here, will sup port population of 50,000 people. Our present city administration is doing all in its power to encourage and develop the resources of the city by public improve ments, but is severely taxed to keep the pace. Our people are busy and cheer full over the bright prospects which are sure to be realized"
 The colonel Is so enthusiastic over the outlook that he says it would require a page of The Age-Herald to tell all the wonderful things which we now possess and which the future has In store for Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
Public lrstaIiaIon.

The Vivian Masonic lodge held a picnic and public installation al Lower Wylam today, a large number of members with their families and friends being present, and a most enjoyable day was spent pr. J. H. Edwards, postmaster of Wylam lodge. offciated and installed the follow ing officers: William Elliott, w. NJ; Sam Camps. Jr.. s. w; James Brodie, J. w. William Muir, treasurer; John Montgom- cry, secretary; Alex Reed S. D.; William Wilkerson, J. D.; Sam Camps, Sr., tyler.
 After the installation ceremonies a game of ball was played between Wylam and Woodward baseball teams, which resulted in victory for Woodward by score of to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
The Manners of American Women.

In the July number of Harper's Ba- gar MT. Henry James continues his desperate task of reforming the women of America. It is their manners that concern him now, and he writes of them sadly but frankly.
 Let me thus then, making my i'm age comprehensive, invite it to cover the case of the whole social opportu- nity of women in our rough American world-the world indeed whose appar- ently admirable capacity for still feel ing innumerable millions makes us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
Two Advertising Truths.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat
 A soap millionaire and an actor manager were talking business
 T. said the actor manager" have dis continued the use of posters. My an- nouncements appear in the newspapers exclusively. I have learned that those who don't read the papers don't go to the theatre.''
 You are wise" said the soap million airc And I do like you. Long since l discarded every form of advertisement save that of the press, finding that they who didn't read daily paper had no use for soap"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
A Remarkable Building.

From Everybody's Magazine.
 A certain young society man was much given to telling exaggerated stories and was rapidly gaining a rep utation for untruthfulness which wor- ried his friends and particularly his ehum, who remonstrated with him and threatened to disown him if he did not mend his ways.
 Charlie" said he, you must stop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
Services at Churches.

Regular services will be held in the various churches Sunday, with the ex- ceotion of the Episcopal church, in which no morning service will be held. Dr. Evans, rector of the Church of the Ad- vent, will conduct evening services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
Personal and General.

A large delegation of Ensley Elks left last night for Philadelphia to attend the meeting of the grand lodge, now in ses- sion. They left on the Elks' special with the delegation from Birmingham. Dr. w..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
The Bookkeepers.

From Harper'se Weekly. The pugilist should kep scrap book The burglar-an entry book. The acrobat-a balance book The motorist-a check book. The cook-a reference book The miner-a pocketbook. The Yachtman-a sales book The magician-a pass book. The wife-an order book The husband-a blank book.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
Our Iowa Colleges.

Iowa has some good colleges that
are doing good work, and whose al
umni demonstrate the value and
practicability of the instruction Civ.
en-. All except the State University,
the State Normal and the Agricul-
tural College are dependent upon
their tuition receipts and the reve-
nues derived from permanent endow-
ment funds. 1t costs a good deal
more to furnish student with in
struction and laboratory facilities
than the stipends charged for tut
ton and incidental expenses, conse-
quently the college with reason
able endowment IS best fitted to
furnish good corps of instructors
and meet the usual DEFICIENCIES rep
resented bv the difference between
tuition and cost. The state institu-
tions are literally supplied with ex-
pense funds by the legislature, and
with them the matter Of endowment
is of little consequence, SO long as
Legislators are generous. There are
some institutions in the state with
little or no endowment that have
been doing good work because Of
the self sacrifice of their teachers.
The official register published by
the secretary of state gives the fol-
lowing information concerning the
value of the Iowa college property
permanent improvements-and the
amount of the permanent endow-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
McDonough-York.

Miss Jessie McDonough of Sand
Spring and Mr.. Joseph York of Du-
buque were married last Tuesday
morning at the Sand Spring Catholic
church, by the pastor, Rev. John
Mccormick. The couple were at
tended by Miss Irene McDonough
and Miss VIVA Kane of Dubuque as
bridesmaids, and Messrs John Nc
Donough Of Sand Spring and ELMER
York Of Dubuque, as best men. The
bride was dressed in white batiste,
trimmed with Baby Irish lace, and
she carried boquet of Marchiel
Neil roses. The bride has always
been Justly popular young woman
in the Sand Spring neighborhood
where she has always lived, and
where the old neighbors and friends
will continue to keep in memory the
happy disposition and womanly
qualities that made her welcome in
every good circle. We are assured
that the groom is young man of
qualities suited to the essentials of
a good husband, Many kindly
wishes will follow these young peo-
pie to their new home at Dubuque.
Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
"Aye Tank So, Too"

A good story is told on Judge
Clyde, by tho Judge himself. It
was over at Forest City, where a
druggist was pulled for too general
a disposition of sundry wet goods.
A man, whose name was probably
Ole Olson, was called and shown
several slips to which his name was
signed requesting the sale of whis-
key for medical purpose. After es.
tablishing the fact that the pur-
chases were frequent the witness
was asked the purpose for which he
bought the liquor and made the
usual answer that it was for medi-
cine. A question as to the nature
of the disease for which he used the
medicine elected the reply that it
was catarrh. Judge Clyde thought
he wanted some information and
asked the witness if a physician had
advised him that whisky was good
for catarrh, to which the witness
responded: well, not in yust SO
many words, buy ay tank it amount
to dat. I ask him what he tank
bout desc Peruna and he say he
tank whisky been yust SO good and
dom sight cheaper. Charles City
Herald,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
Edgewood Young People Wed.

Mr.. Albert Vessel and Miss Kate
Beatty, both of this place, were mar
ried at the home of the brides aunt,
Mrs. ]. 0. Hoover, in Arlington, at
half after one o'clock Wednesday
afternoon, June 10, 1907. Rev.
Dwello, pastor of the Methodist
church in that city performing the
ceremony, in the presence of a few
relatives. The rooms were very
prettily decorated with carnations
and ferns. After the ceremony, a
four course dinner was served, and
the happy couple departed on the
$3.50 passenger for Des Moines
where they will make their future
home.
The bride who is daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Beatty, is an
accomplished young lady and pos
sesses all the traits that make use
full and loving companion for life.
The groom is a son of H. Vessel
and is one of the most exemplary
young men that we know of. By
careful study and perseverance he
has mastered the art of an architect
and now has employment as a drafts
man at Des Moines.
A large circle of friends and ac-
quaintances extend best wishes for
a bright and happy future to these
most excellentyoung papple--Edge-
wood journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
Wolf-McElmeel.

At st. Pauls Catholic church in
Worthington at $50 o'clock Tues
day morning occurred the marriage
of Mr.. James McElmeel of Delhi and
Miss Susie Wolf of Worthington.
Father Friedman of State Center
officiated. Mr.. Stephen McElmeel
acted as best man and Miss Mar
garet Wolf, sister of the bride, as
bridesmaid. After the ceremony the
couple repaired to the home of the
brides parents where reception
was held. The bride wore hand
some white embroidered gown
trimmed with Irish lace and wore a
picture hat. The bridesmaid wore a
gown of black silk null and white
hat. The bride is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Wolf and is an esti-
mable young lady and is very popu-
lar among many friends. The groom
is a son of Mr.. James McElmeel, ST.,
Of Delhi, and is an industrious young
man and is held in high esteem by
all who know him. After the recep-
ton the bride and groom departed
IN wedding tour and upon their
return they will reside on the groom's
farm near Delhi where the best wish
es of their many friends go with
them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
Married.

Wednesday evening at the home
of the brides mother in this city,
occurred the marriage of Miss Elsie
Hunt and Leslie Tietge. The cere-
mony was performed at 6 o'clock in
the evening and only the immediate
relatives of the contracting parties
were present. Rev. A. B. Keller, of
Waterloo, was the officiating clergy
man.
The bride is one of the most ac-
complished young ladies in this city
and has lived in this. vicinity all
her life. By her quiet, unassuming
and ladylike manner she has made
many friends who wish her Joy and
happiness in her married life.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tietge, of North Fork town.
ship, and is known as a young man
of exemplary character. He is now
employed at Des Moines in an auto
mobile garage, where he and his
wife will make their future home.
A supper was served after the
wedding ceremony. The tables
were Hastily decorated with smilaa
and roses and the menu served was
elaborate and sumptuous. Probably
no young couple in this city were
ever joined in wedlock, who more
fully merit tho best wishes anc
hearty congratulations than are ex
tended this estimable young couple
by their wide circle of friends
Earlville Phoenix.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
THE NEW YORK WORLD
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The news service Of this paper is con-
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
EDITOR INDICTED
ON MANY CHARGES
John I.ooney Of Rock Island, ILL.,.
Arrested on Accusations Of
Libel and Conspiracy.

Rock Island, ILL.,. June 20.-In thir-
ty-fonr indictments. charging criminal
libel. eXtortioM. bribery. and con-
spiracy, John Iooney. politician. news.
paper owner. and lawyer. was ar
rested. With I.oonsy is indicted
Charles w. Neal OF Davenport. Ia, an
attorney, who, it is alleged. acted as
Looney's agent i'll making proposals t.
the Rock Island Brewing company to
pay $4,000 to have the sunday 'lid,''
put on two years ago by Mayor George
Nc CaSkran. abolished
Indicted Jointly with Looney is
William Fl. Dilworth. editor OF
LoOney's paper. the Rock Island News,
twenty-seven charges being made for
publishing libelous stories concerning
prominent Rock Islanders.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
sloo Reward, s1oo.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that sceince has
been able to cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being constitutional d.
sease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have SO much faith in it's
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
ments.
Obituary.

On Tuesday night, June II, 1907,
at her home three miles north of
Edgewood, occurred the death of
one of the pioneer residents Of this
vicinity, Jennette Steele, after
painful illness of many weeks dur
alton. The deceased was born in
Richardson, Ontario county, n. Y,
May l. 1889, and came with her par
ents. Daniel E. and Fanny Seward,
to Iowa in July 1858. settling in
Honey Creek township, Delaware
county near the present site of Edge
wood, in which vicinity her home
had since been made. Under the
ministration of Rev. N. W. Bixby
the deceased was baptised and be-
came member of the Free Will
Baptist church at the age of fifteen
years.
On April 8, 1859, she was united
in marriage with Heman e. Steele
and for several years they made
their home in Elk township, moving
to Edgewood in the spring of 1880
where Mr.. Steele was actively en-
gagged in business for about twenty
five years, they again taking up
their residence in the country, NOV
ing onto the present home March L,
1884. Of this union eight children
were born, five of whom, two SONS
and three daughters, Amos r., Guy,
and Lottie L.. Sheppard Of this
place and Minnie Hindal and Iva
Young of Greeley, with the sorrow.
ing husband and one brother, Geo
w. Seward, also of Edgewood, and
numerous grandchildren, mourn
the loss of kind and loving wife
mother, sister and counselor.
The deceased was IS years,
month and 10 days of age. Rev. G
H. True, life long friend of thu
family spoke words Of comfort anc
addressed the many friends whe
gathered at the old home FRIDAY
morning to pay their last tribute t.
the departed, and the remains wer,
tenderly laid to rest in the beautiful
cemetery just east of town, by til,
side Of their son, Eddie e., and tw,
daughters, Linnie L., and Marietta
who had preceded her to that hom
beyond.-Edgewood Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Happenings of the Week Given
in Condensed Form.
Items of General Interest Concerning
Our Own and Foreign Coun.
tries-Crimes, Casu.
alties, Etc.
Tuesday, June 1S.

Darwin P. Kinsley, first vice presi.
dent of the New York Life Insurance
company, has been elected president OF
the company to succeed Alexander E.
Orr.
The American Institute of Homeo
pathy has opened its sixty-eight an.
nual session at the jamestown expo.
sition with 800 delegates in attend.
ance.
King Frederick and Queen Louise
Of Denmark have left Paris for home
The Travellers Protective Associa-
ton of America is in annual session
at the jamestown exposition with up
wards of 1900 delegates in attend
ance.
The dowager duchess of Roxburghe
had n jewel case containing gems
valued Mt many thousands of dollars
stolen from her during railway
journey from London to Doncaster.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
Farm tor Sale.

We offer for sale two hundred
acres Of fine farming land on Golden
Prairie, seven miles south of Man
chester being part of the F. L. Clark
farm to wit; The nj of sw4 Of sec. 4
and the nj of sci and the mel of sw4
of sec. 5 in Hazel Green township
The eighty acres in section 4 is
separated by a highway from the
100 acres in section 5. Will sell
the 80, or l20 acres separate if de-
sired by purchaser. There are no
buildings on the premises.
For terms apply to
BRONSON, CARR & Sons.
MANCHESTER, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-26
Wedding At Sand Spring.

A very pretty June wedding &C.
Cured Tuesday morning at nine
o'clock at Sand Spring when Miss
Tessie McDonough, one of the most
widely known and highly esteemed
young women of that community be-
came the bride of Joseph York of
Dubuque. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father Mccormick
of Monticello and was witnessed by
a large number Of guests. At the
appointed hour the bridal party,
consisting of the bride and groom,
two bridesmaids and groomsmen,
entertd the church to the strains Of
Mendelsshons wedding march. The
bride was beautifully attired in q
gown of white batiste trimmed in
baby Irish lace, and carried a
beautiful boquet of brides roses.
Following the solemnization Of
the happy event a wedding repast
was served to the relatives and
friends of both families. The din
ing room was decorated in carna
tions and ferns and presented q
scene of rare beauty.
The happy couple departed at
$50 for Rock Island, Ill, where
they will spend their honeymoon
after which they will make their
home in Dubuque.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs
e. McDonough, and is loved and re
spected by a host of friends who's,
congratulations were showered upol
her on her wedding day.
The groom is highly respected
man of Dubuque and during his fire
quent visits to Sand Spring ha
made many friends there.-Hopkin
lton Leader.