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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Notice OF Appointment Of Executrm

State of iowa. ..
Delaware County %
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been ly appointed and qua,iiiet as Exc
clltriX OF the Estate of N AiRer. late OF Della
ware Co. Ia, deteas I'D. All persons Indebted
to said Estate are requested tnmaSe immediate
payment. and these having claims against The
same VIII present them, duly authenticated, to
the Undersigned for allowance.
Emma b. King
L. O. Perkins, atty for Estate. 4swa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Prominent Burlington woman Dead

Tr1'.'TIIV'TV Iit!T!'IITtJTI NOIiihn II4NI.
Burlington, Ia, Nov. l. 3lrs.
George Stivers. Wife Of the bushes
lanagcr Of the Evening Gazette. died
at her home suddenly during the
night. She was prominent in Burning
ton social and musical circles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

IN the District Court of the State OF Iowa,
inand for Delaware Ccunry December Term.
1907.
In the matttr of the application Of A. Wallace
N!Son, Il Registered Pharmacist, for a pofmit
to buy. Keep and sell Intoxicating liquor
NOTICE.
To Whom it May Concern:-Notice is hereby
given that the application Of The undersigned
~. Wallace Nixon, n Registered Pharmacist
No. G6l9, doing business under the firm name OF
Nixon Drug 90 of Dundee, in the county of Del
aware, state Of Iowa. praying fora permit to
build ng on lot No one ID. block two (2), in
Dundee. IN the county OF Delaware, state of
Iowa, WILDE on file III the Office OF the Clerk of
the District court of SAID county gu or before
the 18th day November 1907. and that said
cause will come on for hearing IN said Court at
the December form of said Court, to be begun
anG he,d at Manchester, Iowa, on The 9th day
of December. 1907. 4i-:j
:, 4. WALLACE NIXON. Applicant.
Bronson, Carr X Sons. Attys. for Applicant.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
ORIGINAL. NOTICE
In the District Court of Iowa. in and for Dela-
ware County. December Term, A. y. 1857.

Plaintiff,
lnoMAs H1CHLANp, Elizabeth
itiFhlsnt, Henry Godfrey,
9ra. Henry GodfFeg, Hannah
teilyer. Hannah M Tel yer.
Mrs. Oliver Temple. SilaS Il.
Ieliyar, Mrs. Silas e Tell on,
II, II, Adams, Fannie S Nd
ans. lioraiio 7. Adams, Mrs,
Nnratlo II, Adams, " K
Stewart Mrs. EmsleyH Fren-
iTeSs. Thomas ". Ter nt}Gss,
Mrs Thomas W. FTantTess.
the Unknown Hers, DeGi-
secs. LoRatees, and Legal
REPRESENTATIVES, of the above
named defendants, aud each
Of them; ana the UnknnWn
Claimants of tho q owing
described Real Estate situa-
ted In Delawated IN Delaware
County. IowG. or any part or II
parcel thereof, to-wlt: The Orie
southeast quarter tM) OF the
southeast quarter CA of sec
ton 10. the east one-hM %
Of west one-half GE of south
cast quarter 4 o section 10,
except the west 2is rods
thereof;l the west oue.half
60 Of southwest quarter fl1l
Of southwest quarter TAI Of
section IL: all that parl of the
west one-half M of north
west qGarter IAl of north
west quarter IL Of section
fourteen III, lying mart of
oCthe eenteF of tho New Wine
and state Line road Also
all OF that part OF tile north
one half ISL of northeast
quarter ~ of section fifteen
!i5l, lying north of tho center
Of the New Wine and state
Line road, all ln.townshtp 30.
north, range west OF the 9Th
p, m,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Notice Of Final Report.

In the District Court OF Iowa. in and for Dcla-
wa County.
In the Estate OF Thos
j. Hrnnessey deceased -'o''ee ci pi'ai hepo't
To all persons Interested in said estate: You
are hereby notified that on of before the eth day
OF November. a ID. 1907. there W n be on file IN
tho office of the Jerk Of the district court OF
Iowa, in and for spid county, the flnai report OF
y. F. Hennessey, administrator Of the estate OF
Ihos j. HennesSqy, d9ceased; and that unless
you appear thereto and show cause why sWch
repors should not oe approved on or before
noon q tits second Gay OF the next term OF said
court to be beEtin ard held IN the 9.h day Of
December, 1851. said report will be approved
and said administrator discharged and his
6ondsmep leased. ID. e. iiennesscy
By Bronson, Carr y Sors. Attys. 4i-iwlis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
State of Iowa, Delaware County,

November ith 1857.
Be it remembered, That on this 4th day o
November, 1t being the first Monday ii sai,
month, the Board of Supervisors mos II
regular session. Members al present. Board
proceeds to consider Claims.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
tiNANcumRs IN CONFERENCE

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Attorneys FOR Executor. 45wi
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
ONCE RICH; HOMELESS
DCt-MAYDR OF NEW YORK TOWN
is EVICTED.
jeremiah Casey, of Edeewater, N. ".
Loses Fortune in Litigation-Rise
and Fall Due to His Inven-
tive Genius.

New York-At one time affiuent,
Jeremiah Casey, formerly mayor Of
Edgewater, on the Palisades, the 9TH
or day was elected from the home he
had bought three years ago and all
the possessions he had left in the
world were set out in the street. His
wife was 50 shocked by this latest bit
ter experience that she collapsed and
had to be placed in a doctors care.
Casey's later years have been full OF
hard luck and litigation About all
the money he once possessed has been
spent in lawsuits.
His prosperity and adversely are
due almost entirely to his inventive
genius. Several years ago he invented
a mailing machine. The device could
take the requisite amount of timber,
after il had been sawed to the proper
length. and make box of it as good,
lif not better, than one made by car
penter. company was organized to
build the machines and put them in
operation. Casey asserts he was not
treated properly by the concern. At
any rate he lost his interest in the
patent and in the company as we'll
That started long line of legal pro-
ceedings which dragged through many
courts and took much money. Casey
collected the records of these trials
and several hundred pages of scrap
books were needed To hold them.
Back in the days when he was pros
porous he bought the old Bayard Cut
ting homestead on the Palisades, OPP
posite One Hundred and Tenth street,
and went there to live with his family.
| Instead of being a haven Of rest, the
place proved to be another source OF
legal difficulties. He said he had good
reason to believe he had paid for
more land than he found specified in
the deed. More lawsuits were started
I Then his taxes. to his mind, were too
high for the property, and he refused
to pay the assessment. Threat of
sale of the land for taxes brought an
adjustment, but the property had only
tlst begun to give trouble. There was
q mortgage on 1t. This, in the course
Of time, was foreclosed and the prop
Orty was sold at auction. DR.. NJ. s.
Ayres became the owner of the Casey
home. The doctor took no steps to
Dust Casey, and it seemed as II un
kind fate had decided to give short
respite to the former mayor.
A short time ago, however, DR..
Ayers sold the homestead to a manu-
featuring concern. DESTROYS of build
Ing a new plant. the company asked
Casey to get out. He refused, assert
ing he had a right paramount to
theirs. They id not think so, and
| constables elected Casey
Nellie Casey, daughter of the one.
time mayor, was a schoolmate of
Grace George, and is now a member
of Miss Georges company.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
WHEN A QUEEN BATTLES.
Spanish Royalty in SecIusion Sports
with the Sea Waves.

The fashionable bathing resort of
Spain is in San Sebastian. But do
women in that well-nigh tropical chime
wear startling costumes? BY no
means. Their garb is as staid as that
worn on the English coasts; very
charming and becoming but withal re-
served and dignified. The material
Is apt TO be dark blue serge trimmed
with white braid or crimson serge
At Trouvlle, in France, the bathers
are not rarely annoyed-or not an
noyed2-by the leveling OF opera
glasses. which practice is vigorously
forbidden in the Spanish resort. This
prohibition is partly explained by the
frequent presence of the queen moth
er. and also the young queen, who, OF
course, are left perfectly unmolesteda
Their bathing box is very picturesque.
1t Is built in the Moorish style, with
minarets on either side. and the dome
in the. middle surmounted by the roy
al crown in gold When in use, ii is
slowly rolled down to sea, and roy
atty can battle in perfect privacy.
though the box" is not inclosed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
passInn Beliefs.

Read the famous chapter in Victor
Hugo's shakespeare" about the pre-
else knowledge of the world and the,
universe as impaired by the philoso-
pliers and learned men of Greece. and
you will wonder how the science OF
this century will be regarded by the,
men of $500 A. ID.
You smile at odd medical prescrip..
tons. Here'is one of the seventeenth
century: "Earthworms, slit and
cleansed and cut in pieces and
chopped. good mess of pottage made
thereof with oatmeal and water and
eaten by them that have the black
iaundice. doth perfectly cure them
thereof. though IL is never so long
rooted. This is very true and hath
been oftentimes proved" Yet we read
in contemporary that the thyroid
gland OF sheep is an excellent thing
to stimulate men and women 10.
curiosity and desire to study"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
Queer Book TltIes.

THESE old books, said the anti
quarry, as he pointed to dingy upper
shelf, ARE curious for their titles.
Here is volume of sermons print.
ed In Salem In 1892. Sermons to
Asses is its scornful name.
Here is book dated l743 that Is
called Look to 1t, or I'll Stab Ye.' II
is treatise on polygamy
This Is pamphlet by a spinster
against the young men of the seven.
teenth century. Its title is "A Dis
sertation on the Pertness of Our
Youth In General, Especially Such as
Are Trained Up at Tea Tables
"A return blast to that dissertation
is this other pamphlet of the same
year-'Quippes for Upstart New-fan.
gled Gentlewomen: or, Glass to View
the Pride of Vainglorious Woman
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
Brokers Exchange Locals

40 acre farm, good land, large barn,
good house, orchard, three miles
southeast of Belding; price 1920.
40 acres in city limits; will sell
cheap.
House and fine lot near Central
school; price $3.50.
House to sell on monthly payments,
small payment down.
Fine lot on South Bridge ST., 2ls
blocks from Main.
Do you want to buy good payin
Grocery business? If so see Bricker
Farms for sale or exchange.
w. f. Bricker at the store, Belding
Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
TURNED DOWN PROPOSITIONS.

Last Monday was field day IN the
supreme court. The honorable justices
made short work with the case OF sub
mission of the forty per cent proposition
to the September election, hearing the
arguments Saturday morning, and hand
ing down their decision Monday, in which
they decree that the lieutenant governor
is not authorized by the constitution to
give the deciding vote upon the passage
of a resolution of that character, and that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
WON'T CONTEST Two-cENT RATE

The promise of no contest on the part
of the railroads of Michigan in opposition
to the two-cent passenger fare legislation,
which is suggested at least by the fact
that no action has been taken or talked
Of to question its full validity, is pleasing
to the people of the state so far as it goes.
Inasmuch as the law does not take effect
until the last week in September. how
ever, opportunity yet exists for opposition
to the redcced-fare requirement if any
purpose in that direction exists The fact
that two cents mile is alresdv the fixed
fare in the states touching Michigan on
every side will be strong argument n
behalf Of quietly peri ting that rate %
90 into effect in Mchig n in September
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
HOLY LAND BELIEFS
IMPLICIT FAITH IN POINTS ABOUT
HORSES.
Lucky and UnIucky Signs Are Many
White Stockings Highly Valued
Peculiar Marks That Show
Speed of Animal.


The people of the Holy Land have
implicit faith in the following points
about horses
white star in the center of the
forehead of a horse is considered
lucky sign.
Small ears and small mouth in a
horse denote good breed.
Two small black spots located just
above the hoof on the white-stock-
inged left hind leg of a horse is an
unlucky sign
In certain parts of the country a
horse is valued by the number OF
white stockings he may have. If IL
have one il is said to be worth 100
coins (any coins from paras upward,
according to the breed, PAGES, etc, of
the animal.) Ii ii have two or three
white stockings il is valued in the
same way but If it have four then
the horse is said TO be worth nothing
at all
horse that is habitually paving
the ground is said to be digging its
owners grave.
the position of the small hair twist
that is usually found at the end OF the
ribs close To the body projection on
the animals flank behind the saddle.
The higher from the ground the hair
twists the faster the animal can go.
Two hair twists placed one above
the other in the center of the fore
Rf
Maftuh C+open grave'D. 1t is con-
sidered very unlucky to ride a horse
with this mark as the person who
does SO is destined TO die within a
short space of time thereafter
The hair twist on horses neck is
both lucky and an unlucky sign. If
| II curl forward toward the horses
head, 1t is lucky sign, for it signifies
that the sword of the rider conquers;
II, on the other hand, it be reversed
ana curl backward. then the sword of
the enemy will conquer.
The bay colored horse is said to be
the swiftest of all the horses. A
story to illustrate this is told of
certain Arab sheik who, having been
engaged in a fight with another tribe,
was taking his flight with his little
| son.
They were both mounted on a mag
nitcent white mare, which belonged To
the sheik, and which had always been
highly valued on account Of the great
speed al which it could go. After
having ridden some little distance, the
sheik asked his son to look round
and see if they were being followed
The boy replied that there was some
one riding after them on a black
horse. The sheik seemed satisfied on
hearing this report, but presently re-
| peated his question. The boy an
swered that they were still being pur.
sued, but this time the horse was
white. Never mind" said his father.
mine is better"
In few minutes he asked a further
report, and the reply given was the
same, with the difference that the
horse was chestnut The sheik, how.
ever, put his question fourth time:
| but upon being told by his son that
| the pursuer was mounted on bay.
| he cried out Then we are lost. for
there is no horse which it cannot over.
take His words proved To be true.
for in a short time they were caught
up and captured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR
ROUGH DIRT ROADS.

III iarmcTs cdn once get clearly HAeu
In their minds that there is no good
excuse for rough roads in any part
OF the corn belt during the summer
season, we will get along much faster
In the solution of the dirt road prob
lem.
The road drag can be used when
the roads are wet. in some soils when
they are quite muddy and in others
when they are beginning to be dry and
crumbly. The intelligent use OF the
drag, where the roads have been
properly drained and graded. will abb
solutely prevent all roughness. 1t
will not prevent the wheels from sink
ing in while the road is soft, but they
will not sink in nearly as far as If the
drag was not used; and all that is
necessary Is simply to drag again
when there is sufficient moisture in
the ground to permit it,
Where the roads are too dry to drag
the harrow can be used, not quite as
effectively, but still with very good
effect Where they are too dry TO
harrow then there is nothing better
than a good sharp disk followed by
the harrow. We have seen some very
excellent roads made this year, says
Wallace's Farmer. when there was not
enough moisture to use the drag, but
where the harrow was used with good
effect
When the roads have become dry
and rough the usual way is simply TO
drive horses and wagons over them
and thus smooth down place in the
middle. IL any man will think two
minutes he will see that this is an ex-
ceedingly expensive way of smoothing
the roads. which can all be avoided by
the intelligent use of the drag, the
harrow, or the disk, as circumstances
require.
Anyone can see that If the drag is
used intelligently and at the right
time the ruts will be filled up, the
surface water will run Off and the
wind will dry out the road in short
time; and instead Of wearing down
these humps by driving over them you
prevent their formation.
1t is not always possible to avoid
rough roads in winter; but if each
farmer had before his mind the
definite idea of having a smooth road
In front of his farm, and would drag
at the right time late in the fall. he
would have smooth roads
When driving along road one day
we complimented farmer in the fine
condition of the roads in his neigh
borhood. He said: Yes, where they
are dragged; otherwise not" We
soon came to the end of the dragging
and there was road rough from one
smooth place that had been worn
down by passing teams
OF course some of our readers who
do not know what can be done by
these modern methods may shake
their heads and believe this TO be en-
tirely theoretical. We will not argue
the question; we never do. Simply
follow our suggestions and be con-
vinced. The whole battle is won when
we get the farmer to determine that,
so far as his farm is concerned. the
drag shall have fair trial. II we can
get our readers in the various states
to believe that there is no necessity
for rough roads in summer and but
little necessity for them in the win.
ter season, we will have made great
strides In solving the good roads prob.
lem, and save from $l,000,000 to
| 81, 000, 900 a year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
EDWIN R. SPENCER A CANDIDATE

Edwin r. Spencer, our fellow towns
man, has decided to enter the race as a
candidate for delegate to the constitutional
convention for this district. Mr.. Spencer
has been urged very strongly to take TINS
stem by both his democratic and republic
can friends, and after looking over the
situation carefully he has concluded, al
though mindful of the odds existing IN the
vote of the district against democrat
to make the race.
Mr.. Spencer is one Of the old residents
of Belding and yet is young and vigorous
only So years old. possessing a clear
keen Judgment together with ripe ousl-
ness experience in the mercantile world
also in real estate and banking interests
He has been continuously connected with
business interests here for more thar
thirty wears and won success. he Is
president OF the Peoples Savings Bank
vice president Of the Belding Building &
Loan association and his advice and coun
sci in matters of business and propositions
concerning public improvements is mucf
sought after and regarded with high favor
There is no question but that If he shoulc
become member of the convention nj
would make a most valuable member o
that body.
There are many men who believe tha
the makeup Of the convention should b
placed on a bipartisan basis, and tina
men should be chosen for their good quail
tiles and fitness, rather than their party
affiliations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
A Needed EXPLANATION.

YES" said Lassitudinous Luke az
he traded his battered tomato can for
nice fresh one from the dump. "dey
wuz once when me an a New York
copper had a million dollars between
u.s."
What" yelled Prayed Francis.
Fact" said Lassitudinous Luke as
he fastened the string securely to his
new carry-all. "Y' see. wuz in de alley
on one side Nv savings bank an he
wuz lookin' fer me in de alley be-
yont. Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

The candidates in the field in this dis
trict for delegates to the constitutional
are F. j. Baldwin Of Coral, N
o. Griswold Of Greenyile, Justin L. Sutn-
srland OF Portland, H. E. Powell Of lonia,
Asa Morse of Stanton, Edwin r. Spencer
of Beldlng and v. H. Smith OF Iona.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

it is not competent for the legislature by
concurrent resolution to submit propo-
sition to popular vote. Therefore. the duty
at the September election will be simply
the choice of delegates to the constltu-
tonal convention. and wise discharge of
that duty is Of the highest possible conse-
quence TO the state.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
A Cure for Obesity.

Landlady Ito new boarder. who is
rather stouD-I am glad to hear that
one OF my former boarders recon-
mended you to my house
Stout Boarder-Yes, he spoke very
highly OF II. After telling him. that |
had tried all kinds OF anti-fat without
success. he advised a short stay here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

Farmers visiting the State Fair
should make special effort to see
the display of corn The products of
Michigan cornhelds will be gathered
from every section OF the state and be
displayed under one roof.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
BELD|NC BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING CO
z. q. LAPHAM. EoiroR

Advertising Rates upon application. bills
collected monthly Cards Of Thanks. 25c To
soc Resolutions from Doc up.
Entered at the Postonce, Bedding, Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as sec
ond class Matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
Will Make II Stick.

BY stirring half gallon of -four
paste into a gallon of whitewasn,
preparation is made that will not rub
off easily when used to paint the
stalls, and it will be just as destruc-
tive to insects and disease germs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
MAKE YOUR OWN HARROW.
How a Serviceable Implement Can Be
Constructed on the Farm.

A Is fiat iron one and one-half by
three-eighths inches, split from c to
ID, and bolted to the pieces of wood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
Tonchy.

why did you avoid him?"
Hes so touchy."
II never saw him lose his temper"
Neither did 1; but he is always try
ng to borrow money."-Houston Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

The codling moth gets in its work
both early and late. Spraying In June
will not protect from new broods In
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

For Rent-Summer cottage at Bricker
Park, Long Lake Inquire H. A. Loewe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25
BUSINESS LOCALS

10 Rent-Summer cottage at Bricker
park. Long lake, see w. F. Bricker.. 5tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

which are two and one-nalf inches
square. 1t is hinged at X and the
draft is attached at X. This makes a
cheap harrow. says the Missouri Farm
er, with no mortises to rot out. Use
teeth of any size and any quantity
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

Wanted Car load of scrap iron at once,
will pay the highest market price, also
Iuobers and rags and all kinds of metal.
Drop card in office. Chas. Emmons,
Bedding. 54t
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

Wanted-Girls. Permanent positions
as chambermaids, mattresses, kitchen
girls, laundresses, etc, for girls over
eighteen years of age. Wages, STA to
$50 per month, with board, room and
washing. Write or telephone The Grace
Hospital, Detroit Mich. 52-6
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

For Rent-Furnished 5-room cottage,
Bricker Park, with steel boat Inquire of
John Travis. Off
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

For Sale-The Sarah E. Benedict place
at Cooks Corners. Price $500. For
particulars inquire of w. j. Wilson, admin
istrator. 5tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

Hay for Sale-ln the field now cut on
South Bridge street. E. n Wilson.
otf Phone 1881
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-25

Wanted to Rent-A house with seven
or eight rooms with modern conveniences,
water, etc.
Off Mrs. Geo Miner.