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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
A Lesson in Temperance.

Some Straight Tips On the
Drinking Habit" would be an ap-
propriate title for the talk which
Judge Hugh Bremen of Des Moines
gave Charles Shook, up for vagran-
cy. The Judge said:
did itever occur to you that all
the earnest conversations you ever
had while leaning over bar, guz.
zling beer have not contained sin
gle worthy thought or word?
do you believe it is right to
think more of your stomach than
you do of your wife and children:
The first man to laugh and jeel
at you after liquor has you in its
grasp is the man who sold most oil
it to you.
There is only one way to qui,
drinking. That is to quit.
Some of these institutions make
a man sick at his stomach, but they
don't cure him Of the drink habit
The victory must be in the mans
head, If he has the will power he
can quit. That's all there is to it.
When man gets married anG
becomes the father Of children he
has duties that are more solemn
than the demands of his appetite.
Some men feel rich when they
step into a saloon and carelessly Of
fer to buy everybody near them q
drink. How rich do they feel when
they go home unable to buy thei1
little girl pair Of shoes?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
Back to the Farm.

Homestead: On the streets of
one of our large western cities, a
few days ago, the writer met an old
farmer. He looked quite like "a
fish out of water" and the CONVEX
sation which followed showed that
his appearance did not belle his
situation. He said that, after max
ing great success on the farm, he
had moved with his children to the
city; that at first, while he had the
education Of his sons and daughters
to look after, he had been reason
ably content; but after few years,
when the young people had finished
their schooling, gone into business
for themselves and married, he be-
gan to find city life intolerable.
Il hate the noise, the dirt, the
smoke and the perpetual excitement,
hurry and worry" he exclaimed.
u long for the country. am go.
ing out to the farm again. l shall
surround myself with the things
!like-horses, cattle, hogs, chickens,
etc.,-and spend my old age under
the clean sky, in quiet and content.
My wife held out for a long time
desiring to be near the children;
but last week she decided for the
farm, and, thank God! we are going
back"
The experience Of this good
friend was typical. No life is
sounder, sweeter or better than that
of the farm. He who has known its
joys, may be happy amid other sur
roundings if provided with con.
genial occupation; but when he has
nothing to do, the changed situation
becomes unbearable. The city has
its attractions and advantages; but
for real living, and rational enjoy.
ment of Gods good gifts to man
give us the farm every time. 1t is
the best place to grow old and the
best place to die.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
Automobile Roads.

Instead Of the interurban trolley
line Australia and some other coun-
tries have the automobile running
on public highway especially con
structed for the purpose.
Why should not Iowa utilize this
plan?
Fl. G.. Cue, son of former Lieu
tenant Governor Cue, put this ques
ton to himself and believes he has
found the answer. 1t was he who
suggested the bill relating to auto
mobile roads which the Legislature
Of Iowa has just adopted.
Economy is the claim made fol
Mr.. Cues plan. The automobile
cars will run on a cement track.
which is much cheaper to construct
than the ordinary steel rail and tic
railroad. Furthermore there will
be no poles and trolley wire and
still further no power house con,
suming lots of money to erect and
operate. Every car will be indie.
pendent and the cement track is
only for the country, the cars using
the pavement when they reach the
city. Furthermore an additional
cost Of construction will be saved in
that little or no grading will have te
be done. Where the regular inter
urban costs $4,000 to $4,000 t.
construct, the autobobile line, it is
claimed by the promoters, can BIZ
built for $4,000 mile.
This plan should possess special
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
A Battle of Ruttsrais.


"a battle of BUTTERFLIES" said the
Japanese viscount firmly. H3
"Impossible!' cried the lady on his
right. {tsg
"Oh," the viscount insisted, ''the
thing is authenticated. 1t happened on
Aug. 20. 1889. Tales and poems with
out number have been written on it.
On the evening Of Aug. 20 two oppos-
ing armies Of the butterflies fought an
aerial battle between Molina and Ka-
vasaki Mura. The fight continued till
sunset, when the smaller army turned
and retreated, the victors pursuing it
till all were lost in the rosy sunset
haze. The ground beneath the combat
was thlckly strewn with wounded and
dead warriors. The battle drew thou
sand people. 1t occurred about thirty
feet up In the air. The spectators were
amazed and horror stricken to see
these gentle blue butterflies graphing
and struggling furiously and silently
in blue blizzard above their heads"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
Where To?
Excursion Rates

If you are going to take trip, free
information as to excursion rates will
be gladly furnished by any Illinois Cen
tral Ticket Agent, or postal card to
the undersigned will bring It.
Rates are now authorized to many
different points and sections of the
country, for instance:
ONE FARE To CALIFORNIA AND
THE NORTHWEST, on account of the
Meetings of the Shriners at Los An
geles; the German Baptist Brethren at
Los Angeles; the Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union ct Spokane; the Christian
Endesvorers at Seattle; and the Good
Templsrs at Seattle; tickets on sale
April 25-Msy 10 and June 8-15 to Los
Angeles and San Francisco; June 25-
July IL to Spokane, Portland, Seattle,
I Tacoma and other points In the North
west. Liberal limit, stopovers, and d.
verse routes allowed.
CoLoNIsTs one way second class
tickets to many points Southeast,
South, Southwest, West and North
west.
HoME-sEEKERs round trip tickets on
! Let and Bird Tuesdays of April, May
and June to many points southeast
south, southwest and west.
IA 4w II. j. PHELPS,
Division Passenger Agent, I. G. II. r.
803 Bank Bldg, Dubuque, lowe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
The Christian Sunday

The keeping of Sunday, the first day
Of the week, as sacred day In mem.
DRY Of the resurrection and Of the de.
scent Of the Holy Ghost dates from
the beginning of Christianity. 1t was
called the. Lords day in all the church.
es, but gradually acquired the name OF
Sunday from the Romans, who called
the first day Of the week dies soils, Or
day sacred to the sun. The first official
recognition of Sunday as holy day IL
in an edict Of the Roman Emperor Con.
stantlne in 321 ordering that all worl;
should cease In the cities ION the ven.
cradle Sunday" but permitting neces-
sary farm work to be attended to-St
Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10

to America filled his life with thrill
ling incidents that meets the con-
ceptions of fiction authors of the
present day. He was eighty-two
years old and his death was due to
old age.
Joseph Brunkan was born, August
"a, 1924, in Kruecyxa, France, To-
Gated in the the territory which in
after years was conquered by Ger
many in whose possession it now is.
When eighteen years of age he en-
listed in the French army under
Napoleon and for seven years and
three months fought in the siege of
Rome in defense of the Pope. At
the close of this period under the
same generalship his army was sent
to Algeria, Africa, where a French
colony was threatened with attack
by Arabs. Four years were spent
in the defense of the settlers. Dur
ing this time Mr.. Brukan was also
a member of an exploration party
sent cut by Napoleon and he crossed
the Desert of Saharah seven times,
during these expeditions. He ex
perienced number of minor wounds
while in service but the most excit-
ing episode of his military service
was at the siege of Rome, when his
coat was torn to shreds by cannon
balls and shells. After his exciting
career in his native lard, he emigra-
ted to America arriving at Dubuque,
Iowa, in 1852, where several years
later he was married to his first wife.
One child was born to them, who
still survives. In 1859 shadow
was cast on his life by the death of
his wife which occurred at Dubu-
que. Four years later in 1868 he
was married to his second wife,
Mary Ann Bonnet. Like his own
the life of his second wife was also
filled with historic events. She
came to America with Bishop Loras
and Ills party for whom she was
housekeeper. Bishop Loras was
sent to America for the propagation
of faith and was the first bishop to
come to Iowa, locating at Dubuque.
In 1867 Mr.. Brunkan moved to
Northfork township, Delaware coun-
ty, on farm where he followed the
pursuits of farming until 1892 when
he moved to Worthington, to live a
retired life. Seven years ago wher
his wife died he returned to the old
homestead where he spent his de.
clining days with his son.
Deceased is survived by two chill.
dren, Mrs.S. j. Kennedy Of Chicago
by his first wife, and Jas. j. Brun.
kan of Northfork township by his
second wife.-Dyersville Com mer.
cial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10

An ex libris, or bookplate, is small
piece Of paper whereon is printed the
owners name and pasted on the in,
side cover Of book-in other words, II
is Il printed slip to denote the owner,
ship Of books. Aproper ex llbrls shoul.1
have, first Of all, the name, boldly and
plainly printed. and space left for
the number Of volumes contained in
the library; then, to make it more In
teresting and personal, some decora-
tive device Of the owners peculiar and
individual choice as well as some ia,
yorite motto, If desired. In Europe
those who have the right use family
crests or armorial bearings for theil
ex libris. Every well regulated library
should have some mark Of ownership
and the eX libris takes the place Of the
owners signature.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
Moths and Butterflies,

Some moths look very much like but
TEXTILES, but there are two ways in
which you can always tell the one
from the other. Each has little slen-
der feelers growing from the head,
but the butterfy's feelers, or antennae,
as they are called, have knobs on the
ends. The antennae of the moth some.
times have tiny feathers on them and
sometimes little spires, but thy are
never knobbed. Then, too, in alight-
ing the butterfly always holds her
wings erect, while the moths droop
or are nearly fiat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
catarrh Cannot Be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as
they cannot reach the seat of the
disease. Catarrh is blood or con-
stitutional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take internal RENE
dies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not a quack medi-
cine. 1t was prescribed by one of
the best physicians in this country
for years and is a regular prescrip-
ton. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination of the two ingre-
dents is what produces such won
derful results in curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
stipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
Veteran Passed Away.

At a ripe age, surrounded by his
children and other relatives, Joseph
Brunkan passed away at the home
of his son, James j. Brunkan in
Northfork township, Delaware coun-
ty, last Saturday evening after hav7
ing spent life Of interest that sell
dom falls the lot of man today. Sew
en- years service under Napoleon in
the siege of Rome, four years spent
in exploration in Africa and in de-
Tense Of the French settlers against
the Arab and his early emigration
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
There are many tonics in the land,
AS by the papers you can see;
But none of them can equal
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
R. A. Denton.
Farm for 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 sw44
of sec. 5 in Hazel Green township
The eighty acres in section a is
separated by highway from the
l2O acres in section 5. Willsell
the 80, or l20 acres seperate 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, 1907-04-10

Mr.. S. L. Bowen, of Wayne, w.
Va, writes: Il was sufferer from
kidney disease, SO that at times l
could not get out of bed, and when
| did l could not stand straight. l
took Foley's Kidney Cure. One
dollar bottle and part of the second
cured me entirely" Foley's Kid
ney Cure works wonders where
others are total failures.-Anders &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
How To Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis
are those who are habitually con-
stipated. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup cures chronic constipation by
stimulating the liver and bowels
and restores the natural action OF
the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or grippe
and is mild and pleasant to take.
Refuse Observation-Disclosures &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10

advantages for Dubuque. whose ma
cadamized roads extend well into
the interior of the country. 1t is
the mud and not the grade that
blocks the automobile in wet wealth
er and at certain seasons of the year.
Dubuque Times-Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
FOR SALE.
Good res,dence property on Franklin Stree
Stf J,J.PENTONY.
FOR SALE
An Insidious Danger

One Of the worst features Of kid
ney trouble is that it is an insidious
disease and before the victim rea.
Lies his danger he may have fatal
Take Foley's Kidney
Cure at the first sign of trouble as
it corrects irregularities and pre-.
vents Bright's disease and diabetes
& Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
The New Pure Food and Drug Law.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not af-
fected by the National Pure Food
and Drug law as it contains no
opiates or other harmful drugs, and
we recommend it as a safe remedy
for children and adults.-Anders &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
THRILL s. PIERCE
are Looming Money as cheap as
any person or corporation.
A Card

This is to certify that all drug
gists are authorized to refund your
money if Foley's Honey and Tar
fails to cure your cough or cold. 1t
stops the cough, heals the lungs
and prevents serious results from q
cold. Cures la grippe coughs, and
prevents pneumonia and consump-
ton. Contains no opiates. The
genuine is in yellow package. Re-
fuse Observation-Disclosures & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
ONE WAY coLoN1sr RATES

Wv w u O0oO1N114 11A Z I1S
To west and north west California
points and Mexico City, Mexico, via
1. G. r. II. These rates are about fif-
teen dollars lower than the regular
second class rates. Tickets on sale
March lat to April Goth inclusive and
Septemb er LIST to October 3lst inclusive
For further particulars and for rates to
other intermediate points apply to the
undersigned d. G. PIERCE, Agt.
eff
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
This MAY Interest You.

No one is immune from Kidney
trouble, so Just remember that
Foley's Kidney Cure will stop the
Irregularities and cure any case of
kidney and bladder trouble that is
not beyond the reach of medicine.
-Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
THE YAzoo MISSISSIPPI VAL

LEY
Is the title of new phsmplet now
ready for distribution and published by
the Illinois Central Railroad Company.
1t describes in detail the resources and
po: slbllities of the richest valley In the
United States. For free copy address
the undersigned at Manchester, Iowa.
j. f. MERRY,
General Immigration Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10

Thousands have pronounced Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea the
greatest healing power on earth.
When medical science fails, it sue
ceeds. Makes you we'll and keeps
you we'll. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
r. A. Denton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
Where To?
Excursion Rates

If you are going to take trip, free
information IS to excursion rates will
be gladly furnished by any Illinois
Central Ticket Agent, or postal card
to the undersigned will bring it.
Rates are now authorized to many
different points and sections of the
country, for instance:
TOURIST tickets daily to certain
points southeast, south, southwest,
west and northwest, limited to June
let for return.
COLONISTS one.wsy second class
tickets to many points in the territory
outlined for Tourist rates.
HOME-SEEKERs round trip tickets
ON lat and 3rd Tuesdays of March and
April to many points southeast, south
southwest and west.
H.J. PHELPS,
Division Passenger Agent, l. G r. X.
SOB Bank Bldg, Dubuque, lowe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10

The librarian of the public library
desires to call attention to the fol-
lowing law passed by the Goth
General Assembly: Any person
who shall wilfully, maliciously, or
wantingly tear, deface, mutilate, in
jure or destroy in whole or in part
any newspaper, periodical, book,
map, pamphlet, chart picture, or
other property belonging to any
public library or reading room, or
take and carry away the same with
intent to convert to his own use or
dispose of same, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and shall
be fined not more than one hundred
hundred dollars, or imprisoned not
more than sixty days, or BOTH
Monticello Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10
Local and Msighborhood News

"Sheriff Culver has landed a horse
thief. His name is Vernon Dowden
and he is man about thirty-fve
years old. The horse was stolen of
George Frey of near Arlington. The
fellow was overtaken north of Sum-
ner by Mr.. Barley and son whom
Culver had indicted to assist him in
a chase. Under the persuasion of a
shot gun the crook was induced to
Stick up" his hands and was soon
after turned over to Sheriff Culver
and taken to West Union.-West
Union Argo.
It's getting worse and more Of it.
After July LIST, to hunt rabbits you
must first get a license. Pay your
dollar, then buy shells. Then get
permission of the land owner and by
the next day you are ready to go
out with the gun, Us sportsmen
will now rent vacant lot and shoot
at oyster cans, imagining that they
are covey of quail or "jack" be-
hind a tuft of grass. If they would
only let us go out for pheasants with
brass knuckles or stuffed hose we
could have stood it all right, but a
license and certificate of health is
too much. Winthrop News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-10

The conviction is becoming set
tied that the proposed 80 per cent
primary is not going to eliminate
the party boss or the factional boss.
While on the face of things it
looks as though it will be an easy
matter for most any aspiring candi-
date to get his name on the ballot,
as matter of fact the preference
will only be shown to those who will
best serve the bosses. There will
be many dummy" candidates
sprung for the sole purpose Of side
tracking some good man whose OBJ
jectional qualifications are due to
the fact that he belongs to the wrong
side.-Hopkinton Leader,
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-06
To the Baptists of Greenbrier Association:

To the Baptists of Greenbrier Associations Thinking that many of you would like to hear a word from me, take this method of speaking to you. First, I will outline the work that I am doing as your mis- sionary.
 I am keeping up three appoint ments at regular places, to-wit: Mt. Pisgah church, Ebenezer school house and Center Point school house. The other Sunday I use to go from place to place try ing to visit places of Restitution and destitute churches.
 Brethren, l want to say right here that there is far more destitu- tion in our bounds than you might think for if you would just travel over the county in which you live.
 With the vast multitude of souls in our midst without salvation do not see how so many Baptists can fail to take an interest in associa- tional missions. l write this ar ticle to earnestly ask that each one take some part in this great work. The time will soon be here when I am to go on the field for full time. Let me ask that each one pray God $ blessings upon the work that many precious souls may be saved during the remainder of this associational year.
 Brethren, do not be discouraged if I fail to get around to your church, for with the three regular appointments that I have 1t will be impossible for me to visit anything like all the churches.
 Through the kindness of some of the pastors, they are changing some appointments with me occas- ionally thus giving me an oppor- tunity to visit their churches.
 ELD. w. E. ROBERTS,
 Missionary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-06
DIR EC OR Y
Corrected to January 3, 1907.

Corrected to January 3, 1907.
 STATE.
 Governor-J. $. Little.
 Secretary-O. C. Ludwig.
 Auditor-A. F. Moore
 Treasurer-J. l.. Yates.
 Attorney Generally. F. Kirby. Supt. Public Instruction-J. J. Doyne Land Commissioner-L. L. Coffmau. Commissioner Mines, Manufactures and Ar culture-Guy B. Tucker.
 CONGRESSIONAL. Congressman, Fifth District-C. C. Reid
 JUDICIAL.
 SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice-J NJ. Hill
 Associates-B. B Battle, Carroll D. Wood, LI Riddick, K. A. McCulloch.
 SEVENTEENTH CIRCUIT. Judge-Eugene Lankford
 Prosecuting Attorney-F F. Brown.
 COUNTY. Representatives.. l. Bullion. Judge-J A Lea. sheriff and Collector-W. NJ. Brady. County and Probate Clerk-J. H. Hartje. Circuit Clerk and Recorder-A NJ. Ledbetta Treasurer-J K. Giddens
 Assessor-W. W Bishop
 Surveyor-Rrsnk Stermerl coroner-J. H. Pence. Exsminer-T. r. Forrest.
 cADRoN TOWNSHIP. Justices of the Pesce-w. A. Ray and LI Campbell and VI. E. Wilson
 Constabie-wssh clibourn.
 TERMS OF COURT. Cfrcuit-Second Monday in January and Iuj Chsneery-Fourth Monday In March and sel cosnty-rirs, Monday in January, April, Jsl Probste-Third Monday In January, Apr Iuly and October.
 Msyor-Frank E. Robins. Recordcr-R D. White Treasurcr-w. l. Wilkins Aldermen-C. II. Newburn, W NJ. Harrel W. Rogers. City Council meets second and fourth ruesd1 nights in each month. Woodland Lodge No. ii, K. of P.-Meets eve Wednesday night. K. W. Robins. C. e: w. Duncan. K. of K. $. Green Grove Lodge, No TOT, F. S A.. M-Med} nrst saturday, night on or before each full mod J. .. Westerheld' W. N. W. IT. Duncan, Secl Conway Chapter No. 90, K. A. M-Meets thhf Thursday night in each month. G. D DickeI son H. P. W. fl. Duncan, Secty. Conway Camp No. $, W. O. w.-Meets secos Y. NJ Morgan. Clerk. Center Link Lodge No 7s, 10. F.-Mee every saturday night. Ben L. Griffin, N c. ! H. Hsrtie, Secty. Conway Rneampment No. se, I. o. O. Fl Meets hrst and third Saturday nights in esc. month. Charles Laselle, C. P; Wellington RoS bins, scribe. kebekah Lodge, No -, l. O. O. F-Meets sec ond and fourth Thursday nights in each monlf Miss Maud simmons, N. G., Miss Bessie Easiei wood, secretary. Holly Grove No. ss woodmen circle.-MeeI hrsi and third Monday nights in each mont MS. ,. ID. Freeman, guardian; Mrs. Winff9 Thompson, clerk.
 Conway Lodge, No. E. A. O. U. w.-Mee every Tuesday night oscar Honea, NJ. w.; C. Hancock, Financier