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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-18
Path NEWS.

Too late for last week.
Mrs. Jas. Little drove to the coun-
ty seat Friday.
L. w. Dickerson and wife were
Redwood Falls visitors on Thursday.
Agent Vine has a snap these days.
One train day each way except on
Tuesdays and Fridays.
The latest game in Seaforth is
hunting the key. For rules and reg
ulations of the game inquire at the
postofice.
Mrs. P. j. Schmitz spent Thursday
and Friday at the home of her par
ents, James Longbottom, and wife
on the farm.
The ladies' aid is getting ready
for a fair and an oyster supper to
be held in the Workman hall on
Friday afternoon and evening of the
twentieth.
Mrs. A. A. Hanna and son of Red
wood Falls. who were the guests of
Mrs. W. A. Hauck for several days,
returned home the latter part of
the week.
Mr.. Sylvester arrived here the
latter part of the week from Phila-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-18
Christmas ON
I @{}G'@ R@lnGLho
~ ECRETARY OF WAR TAFT is

~ ECRETARY OF WAR TAFT is
~ part owner of one of the largest
NJ ranches in Texas, the Coleman
Fulton ranch, so called, a 175,0O0
acre farm" eleven miles from Corpus
Christi on the San Antonio and Aran-
sas Pass railroad One hundred men
are always and $50 men sometimes
employed on it.
II was SO fortunate as to have the
pleasure Of seeing unique Christmas
tree on this ranch" writes Mary Elise
Muncey in the st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat. christmas morning, though
warm, was foggy, and slow rain fell,
but by II o'clock the sun came out.
and the people at the ranch house be-
gan to make their preparations. Ever
since early morning the employees
from the different farms had been COM
ing in. ALI kinds of vehicles were
pressed into service. Some came on
horseback and some on foot. There
were many children.
II saw what I had never seen be-
fore, growing Christmas tree. Just
in front of the house was a large null
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-18
that surrounded it made one wish to

that surrounded it made one wish to
be child again to enjoy 1t to Tie Ut
termost. But the best was yet TO come.
In the front yard were the presents
intended for the grown people, and
each man received one. One was a fine
surrey. Five were each given fifty and
seventy-five dollar saddles Several
married men got handsome metal bed
steads, with springs and mattresses.
Twenty or thirty fine hats. costing
81 apiece, were distributed ana many
other articles, all the best of their
kind. l saw young man who re-
ceived an all leather suit ease This
last item may seem strange on a ranch
but there are many polished gentle
men among the employees who would
consider suit cases very necessary
should they have occasion to visit the
city.
"All this while music was 10 be
Ird rol a band stationed on the
front i. where many of the visit
o.. seated. After the Santa Claus
Of the hristmas tree had retired and
the presents to the grownups had been
distributed all repaired to the porch
and front yard to see again the gIee-
full children and the tree, and surely it
was a thing of beauty and. with its
fruits and flowers. looked as though it
had been transplanted from fairyland.
THE people that came from a dis
lance departed before nightfall, but
those that lived near by remained for
an evening of music and good cheer,
and thus ended a happy Christmas
day."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-18
Death of J. A. Conway.

EDS. GAZETTE: j. A. Conway, an
old resident of Redwood Falls,
passed peacefully away at the home
of his son, near Pico, Southern Cali
fornia, Nov. 22d, 1907, after an
illness Of five weeks with a compli-
cation Of diseases ending in heart
failure. Although at times his suf-
ferings were intense, yet he bore
them with great fortitude, no word
of murmuring or complaint passing
his lips, but continually exhorting
those around him to faithfulness in
the Christian life, and expressing
his desire Of meeting them when
earth's troubles were over.
John Asbury Conway was born in
Monongahela county, O.. March
18th, 1921. At the age Of IL years
he removed with his parents to
Munro county, Ohio, and later to
Meggs county, where he was united
in marriage with Mahala A. Wolf,
July 18th, 1912. Three children
blessed this union, one boy-Francis
dying at the age of 7 years. In
1864 Mr.. Conway removed to the
state of Illinois and seven years
later to Redwood Falls, Mimi, re
siding there for twenty-five years,
when he removed to Southern Cali
fornia twelve years lacking four
days before his death, at the adj
vanced age of Sc years, s months
and 9 days.
He, with his wife, were converted
soon after their marriage and united
with the Baptist denomination.
About fifteen years ago they first
heard the claims of the 7th Day
Sabbath presented, and a few years
later decided to obey the voice of
God, calling them to it's observance.
He was always a Woodworking
man and one who attended strictly
to his own affairs, and being of
kind and genial disposition he made
friends of all whom he came in con-
tact, as was attested by the many
friends and neighbors who followed
him to his last resting place, show
ing their sympathy for the bereaved
family in every possible way.
The funeral services were held in
the Christian church at Whittier
and were conducted by Elder R. S.
Owen, of the 7th Day Adventist de-
nomination. A male quartet under
the leadership of Prof. Beardsley
rendering several beautiful selec-
tons.
He was laid to rest by the side of
his faithful wife, who passed away
nearly seven years ago, after a
union of fifty years duration.
He leaves a son-O. G. Conway of
Pico- and a daughter George
Bullock of Reivera, Southern Cali
fornia, who lovingly ministered to
him in his last illness. and who sor-
row, but not as those without hope.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-18
Wanar'a wsv.

Bumpus-Give me a pair Of lady's
shoes, please. Shopman-What size?
Bumpus-Oh, no matter. They're for
my wife, and she won't be pleased any
way.-Ally Sloper.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-18

While waiting for your prayer to be
answered try to get what you want
yourself.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
Outcome ALWAYS Same

A Philadelphan was praising for his
learning and uprightness the late
Judge M. Russell Thayer. He quoted
the moving passage from Judge Thay-
ers will, owing to the fact that al
most my entire life has been passed in
the public service of the United States
and of the state Of Pennsylvania, 1
have but small estate to leave to my
dear children and wife"
Judge Tlnycr," he continued, twas
Il very honorable man. First as a law
yer, afterwam as II judge, he treated
all with whom he had dealings with
the greatest fairness Once, years ago.
after he had served me well in DIFF.
ficult case, ! demonstrated with him
about the smallness of his fee.
Well lie said. smiling and smell
Ing the flower in his buttonliolc, 4, YOU
know, am not that type of lawyer
whose client once said:
never was entirely ruined but
twice-once when lost a lawsuit and
once when | gained one" "-WasL-
ington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
DELHI.
E. j. Hopkins is sick with the

E. j. Hopkins is sick with the
grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Goldsworthy
visited their relatives in Greeley last
week.
Walter Miller moved onto farm
near York last week.
Ira White moved into the j. j.
King house on the west side.
q j. Carpenter was over from
Earlville Friday.
d. R. Stone was in Dubuque last
week.
Mrs. Mary Heath is visiting rela-
tives at Cedar Rapids.
Geo. Thorp was down from Man
chester Thursday.
Fred Norris and family returned
from Dakota last week.
l.. Hogg is moving down from
Manchester onto one of the Neiman
farms.
L. schnittjer was in Dyersville on
business last week.
r NJ. Wilson was in Manchester
Saturday.
T. A. Doolittle was in Edgewood
Saturday.
Miss Hazel Perkins was home
from LeGox over Sunday.
Mrs. R. M. Wilson was Hopkin
ton visitor Friday.
Miss Clara Barr went to her home
in Manchester Friday.
r. NJ. Wilson and David Darling
moved the first Of the week to their
farm near Manchester.
The stock holders OF the Silver
Spring Creamery held their annual
meeting at the township Hall Delhi
Saturday afternoon. The annual re-
port showed that the net receipts
amounted to over $4,000. Average
price paid for butter fat for the year
% cents. Average cost to manufac-
ture pound Of butter q cents.
The following directors were elected:
l.. Schnittier, e. B. Porter, j. w.
Swinburne, Geo L. Pulver, F. Get
sci, f. Wendt, ]. r. White, Jr., T.
E. Stimson and o. A. Holdridge.
AT the meeting Of the directors the
following officers were elected:
President. Schnittier,
Vice President-J. r. White,
Treasurer. E. Stimson,
Secretary-E. B Porter,
Manager-J. W. Swinburne.
r, L. Friars of Tacoma, Wash
ington was guest at e. B. Porter's
last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
MANY TRAPPED
IN HOTEL FIRE
One Man Killed and Others Burned
Some Exciting Rescues
Are Made.

Chester. Pa, March 4.-Thirty per.
sons who were asleep in the Arcade no.
tc! when the building caught fire early
In the morning We're rescued in specta-
cular manner. Most Of them were
burned, some badly. John Conley, of
Philadelphia. was killed and Mrs. Lii
Ian Wilson probably will die. Miss
Jessie Sharp. of Chicago, was removed
from Il third-story window by a fire
man, who found her unconscious from
the effects of smoke and carried her
down a ladder. The building was de-
stroycd. with Il loss of $4,000.
There was not one fire escape on the
building. and the inmates, prevented
by the flames from going down tho
stAirways, We're helpless. Thomas
Hargreaves. the proprietor, discovered
the fire nj 3 n. IN, but before lie could
awaken most Of his guests the flames
had cut off escape. When the tiremen
arrived the building was mass of
flames.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
coLEsBuRG,

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Segar Of AL
moral, were in the city Tuesday,
guests at the Rev. E. M. Keller
home.
Geo. Hyde moved Thursday into
Miss Emma Chapman's house.
Mrs. Frank Coon has been sick
with the grip during the past week,
from which she is now recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcmahon are
the parents of a young son, born
February 25th.
Rev. E. M. Keller went to Mill
vile Tuesday to preform the we'd
ding ceremony for Charles Brown
and Miss Pearl Heckel. He reports
a large wedding-about seventy
five being present.
Manuel Wiltse has decided to try
farm Life again. He moved March
LIST on his mothers farm at Elk.
The Epworth League gave a so.
cial last Wednesday evening at the
home of L. A. Grimes. During the
course Of the evening musical and
literary program was introduced in
memoriam Of Washington and Long
fellow. This was followed by var
ious amusements, after which sup
per was served. All together it was
very pleasant evening for the large
number present
III. Il. Wodrich of Dubuque, was
interviewing our hardware dealers,
the first of the week.
Will Moser of near Earlville
moved here. March LIST on his farm
at Skip Level.
f. NJ. Brock is making Preparations
to go to Bonesteel, S. d., soon, near
which place he has claim. He ex-
poets to build this summer.
Mrs. Ferdinand Metzner has
moved on the R. G. Currie farm
which she recently purchased.
@. 81. Boyington and family moved
here from Strawberry Point Tues
day. He has bought the farm for
merly owned by D. Peck.
VIM. Keller went to Storm Lake
the first of the week, where he ex.
poets to work this summer.
Lincoln Rea of Chicago was a
recent visitor among Colesburq
friends. He contemplated trip tc
California, and may decide to re.
main there.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
NORTH MANCHESTER

The friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. At
kinson rendered them surprise
last Wednesday evening it being
Mrs. Atkinson's birthday. Refresh
ments were served. Mrs. Elder
then presented Mrs. Atkinson with
a very handsome set of table linen.
the evening was very pleasantly
spent visiting and playing games,
then we all went home. Everybody
reported a good time, About forty
five were present.
Our N. M. people were treated to
a very interesting lecture delivered
by Rev. Mr.. Drew last Sunday D. m.
We were all very thankful for the
talk and enjoyed it very much and
hope we will have more of them.
Mrs. Chas. Adams returned from
Cedar Rapids where she has been
visiting her sisters.
Verna Wolfe is on the sick list.
Mrs. Howe and Mrs. Kephardt are
convalescing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Smith are
moving into the June house on
Franklin street. Glad to see the
old neighbors back again.
Mrs. Bell entertained several of
her friends at dinner last Tuesday.
Mrs. Ellis, our president, enter
tanned the N. NJ w. @. last Friday.
A very good time was reported. We
tied a comforter, had an elegant
dinner daintily served, twenty.one
were present, eighteen members.
Meet with Mrs. Crosby next time,
Friday, Feb. 10Th. Everybody
come.
Ethel Pikel who has been quite
sick is out again.
Rev. Ensign breaches next Sun
day, March 10th, at $50 p. M
Don't forget to come, you will enjoy
the sermon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
RYAN.

John Beacon is transacting bust
ness in Anamosa this week.
Two new families, John Reilly Sr.
and Ed Dolan moved to Ryan last
week.
Mag Ward was an over Sunday
visitor in Manchester.
Mr.. Kennedy of Dubuque is a
business visitor here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Henderson
of Coggon are the guests of relatives
and friends here this week.
Ed Reilly and Jim Cavanaugh
leave tomorrow for the Hot Springs.
Their many friends wish to see them
improve rapidly.
John Schlicking leaves this week
for New Vienna where he has ac-
ceptei a position for the ensuing
year.
G. M. Beacon returned to Upton
last Thursday.
Miss Anna Church was an over
Sunday visitor here.
Mary Ryan finished successful
term of school last Friday.
Annie A. Robbins gave a very in
teresting and instructive lecture on
Temperance and Life in the Philip
pines last Sunday and Monday ev-
enings at the M. E. church.
The school entertainment given
last Saturday evening at the opera
house was a success both socially and
financially. The teachers deserve
much credit and their efforts were
appreciated. Something like s2S,
were realized.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
Lecture by Rev. ]. D. RumseY.

On the evening of February 18th
as planned for in the program, the
Manchester Woman's Club enjoyed
a real treat at the home of Mrs. Fred
Richardson. The lecture committee
secured Rev, j. d. Rumsey to give
an address, and as it was the birth
month of two such notable historic
characters he very appropriately
chose for his subject, Our Flag"
and he named Washington as the
creator and Lincoln as the defender
thereof.
The decorative committee had al
so worked in unison with the sub
ject and large pictures of both the
heroes named were hung upon walls
tastefully decorated with flags and
bunting. The speaker cited the
fact that as lar back as historic an
nails extend, nations and armies had
some banner or standard by which
it's followers were inspired to rush
on to deeds of power and victory
otherwise impossible, and after Civ
ing numerous examples came on
down in point of time to the estab-
lishment of our nation and described
the various state banners whose de-
vices, in measure, voiced the
growing demand for flag that
should give expression of independ-
ent national life. Then came the
story Of the evolution OF the STARS
and Stripes" and the first flag as
made by Betsy Ross, also later the
naming cold Glory and the story
of the writing OF "The Star Spaugled
Banner and numerous other stories
Of Our Flag" accompanied by the
proper historical setting made 1t an
educating as we'll as an entertaining
address. He gave very many in
stances Of Civil War engagements
wherein were so graphically describ-
ed the enthusiastic bearing on to
victory, the emblem of our nations
life. even amid the awful carnage,
all Of which bespoke a mind we'll
stored with banner lore. In con
clusion he gave the meaning of
colors. Red, for courage, white for
purity and blue for justice, with an
earnest entreaty for the upholding
OF these characteristics that the Flag
might be justified by our national
lie, made up peroration inspiriting
to high degree.
At the close of the lecture Mrs.
Florence Davis, as acting Pres. pre-
sented the speaker with beautiful
boquet Of carnations, wl.icn was
gracefully accepted and was as
gracefully given over into the care
of Mrs. Rumsey.
| Appropriate music, both vocal and
instrumental was furnished by Aida
Kramer, Aida Hyde. and Blanche
Baxter accompanied on the piano by
her sister, Fern. Miss Blanche
Bishop closed the program by
recital of "The Flag That Betty
Made"
There were about sixty members
and guests present and the closing
act of a very pleasant and profitable
evening was social with light re
freshments, no doubt seasoned witt
Attic salt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06

Victor Dolliver died suddenly OF
heart disease at his home in Fort
Dodge a week ago Sunday. The de-
ceased was Al years of age, was a
brother of Senator DoIlivcr and the
son-in-law of Governor and Mrs.
Iarrabee.
This untimely and unexpected
death sewers the heart strings in two
homes which are close to the people
of the Whole state. In their be-
reavement the Delivers and LARA.
bees have the sympathy OF all Iowa
Victor Dolliver was scholar and
orator of rare ability. and those who
knew him well say that he was a
hater Of graft, despiser of sham
and so-called polite society, and a
lover Of children and flowers and
birds, and trees and all Of natures
works.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
Chicago Republican Ticket.

Chicago, March 4.-,rhe inevitable
happened at the Republican city con-
vention when Fred A. Busse was nom
mated for mayor. The other candi,
dates are: For city treasurer, f. c..
Young: city clerk, John McCabe; drain
age trustee, otto Novak; superior
court Judge full term. Ben NJ. Smith:
superior court judge Ito I'LL vacancy.
w. II. McSurely. On the principal is
snc before Chicago the platform stands
for thetractlon ordinances passed some
weeks ago by the city council. Per-
sonal liberty for each locality as to
.'custom' and belief is Endorsed. :,
Killed in the Electric { fair.
ossining. n. u. Marcn 4.-Frank
Frrlong. who killed his aunt, Mrs.
Margaret Keller, in New York city in
1904. was put to death in the electric
chair in Sing Sing prison. Furlong
was ~ wears of age
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
aptain Merry Assumes All RESPONSE
bility for Expenses of Dedication
Trip.

In a lengthy article published in
the Des Moines Capital, Captain j.
T. Merry of this city explains every
item Of expense, and makes it quite
clear that the journey to the battle
fields of the south and the dedica-
ton exercises were free from extra
vagance. He says the mistake the
commission made was in not asking
for $4,000 instead of $500
which the legislature would have
willingly granted. Mr.. Merry was
appointed committee of one to
manage every detail of the trip, and
no better appointment could have
been made. Mr.. Merrys years of
experience in handling excursions
for the Illinois Central Ry. specially
qualified him for the position.
Here are some of the things which
the captain says:
"The commissions are composed
of msn who lay no claim to great
ness, but we do claim to be honest
and to have given freely of our time
and energy that the Iowa monu-
ments, markers and memorials in
the south might not only meet the
approval of our fellow comrades,
but that a hundred years from now,
whenever a citizen of Iowa shall
visit those historic grounds and look
upon those bronze and granite OBJ
ject lessons in patriotism, that their
hearts will swell with pride that the
state of their birth or adoption
should have so fttingly commemor-
ated the part her volunteer soldiers
had in the great civil war. The
legislatures Of Iowa have been gen
erous in their appropriations for the
monuments thus erected and / voice
the sentiment of every member OF
the four commissions in expressing
our sincere appreciation of their
every act.
And in conclusion he expresses
the hope that the "insinuating and
abominable word 'junketers shall
never again be applied to party Of
veterans on trip in the discharge
of a duty imposed upon them by the
legislature of Iowa"
The attack upon the commissions
for the manner in which they per.
formed an important and honorable
/, public service was small politics
and deserved the emphatic rebuk,
administered by the legislature.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06

Another chief engineer has re-
signed and William ]. Oliver, who
was the lowest bidder and complied
with every requirement connected
with his bid, has been turned down.
1t is now announced that the army
engineers will complete the Panama
canal, and in few weeks the public
may expect something else. In the
management of affairs at Panama
the head seems to be too far away
from the body for effective work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06

After the great naval battle Of
Santiago an American officer asked
the Spanish Admiral, in relation to
the whereabouts of the big guns
which some Of his ships were sup
posed to carry, and was assured by
the admiral that all of the big guns
were in the pockets of the contract
ors. The railroads of this country
are in somewhat similar condition
to the Spanish war vessels. The
money which should be used in the
purchase Of equipment and neces-
sary repairs is in the pockets Of a
few Wall Street operators.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06


Senator Bailey was whitewashed
by the Texas legislature, by vote
of l6 to II in the Senate and 10 to
Al in the House. This result was
brought about by sharp practice
and bogus investigating commit.
tee which refused to hear the all i'm
portant testimony against the ac-
cused senator. Bailey is, or most
assuredly was, Standard OIL sena
tor, and it is safe to say that he will
not misrepresent the great state OF
Texas after the expiration of the
term to which he was recently
elected His influence in the coun.
ellis of the democratic party is al
ready thing of the past.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
THORPE.

Mrs. Clara Merrill visited satur-
day and Sunday with relatives, re-
turning to Sioux City on Sunday
afternoon.
Mis- Bessie Robertson returned
home Sunday after a two weeks
stay at Manchester.
Johnnie Thompson and wife Of
Dundee visited Sunday with Mr..
Ihompson's parents who reside
north of here.
Wornie Boots is sick with the
measles.
Chas Daisy and wife visited last
Sunday at Mr.. Theel's.
jim McGarvey and Bert Fowler
will give rag time dance at Mar
tins Hall next Friday evening.
Music by Martins Harp Orchestra.
All well dressed persons will be
fined % cents. Tickets to dance
30 cents. Spectators 10 cents.
Marguerite Croyle visited the past
week with her sister, Mrs A. Clark.
Miss Mabel Parsons, who has been
quite sick with la grippe, is some
better at this writing.
Miss Edna White entertained a
number of her young friends at a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-06
School of Dressmakinp.

4 Shows College of Dressmaking
will open class rooms Feb. %, 1907,
at Mrs. E. J. Conger's residence
corner Of Howardand Wayne streets.
Thorough instruction given in
drafting and designing Of patterns,
fancy finishing, etc.
For particulars call at classroom
or address
Miss GERTRUDE METcALFE,
Sw2 Manchester, Iowa.