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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
Referees Sale Of.
Real Estate.

The undersigned referees, appoint
ed by the District Court of Iowa, in
and for Delaware county, will, on
Tuesday, December 4, 1903.
at / O'Clock p. m. be at the farm.
house on the Butterfield farm, con-
sisting of $50 acres, which will be Of
fered in parcels as appraised. and al
SO an entire farm, being the east ,1s
southwest, n. northwest " southeast
u, southeast u southwest " north
west Y. east1s northwest " south
west n, south Y southeast VI, and
south X southeast v northwest IL
of section g and north " northeast
" section IL township so, north
range 6. This is an excellent farm
for dairying. stock raising and gem
eral farming. Also the east 22's1s
acres of southeast quarter southwest
quarter, section 4, township 80, north
range s. which is fine piece Of tim
Der land.
The following day, December I'd,
we will. offer for sale lots 10 and IL
Acers' addition to Manchester, Iowa,
In said premises in Manchester, at
2 o'clock p. m.
II sat isfactory bids are received
therefor, all Of said realty will be
sold to the highest and best bidders.
Enough cash or approved security to
assure completion of sale will be re-.
quired. J.
Calvin Yoran,
e. B. Stiles,
F. B. Blair.
Referees
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
Nqtiopol Corp Exposition
Omaha hec = ~ ,nna -. :. !.

issgs & ~ sfil'k ~ Mn .ygayR ~,
The National Corn Expedition ls
founded upon 5rosd educational,
basis that stands for the ssi3etttlmeut
OF Agriculture" You Will want 10 u
teEd this Short Course C0ngTa.s q, ~
dressed by eminent men,. Practical d.
moi stfationsby U. 81 Department IT
AREicultufe, saowinRthe manuSsc:ure
OF denatur.d alcohol II, m waste ilO.
ducts on the farm Milling test on
wheat to determine relative value az
the different kinda of wheat for milling
purposes, also Sponge and Baking Tstt
on Hour. Moiel Kitchen, demonttfst-
ing the use of all the ceresls.
Commercial grading OF Grain Spls,
DID Entertainment; Moving pictures IT.
pectaily made. illustrating agricultural
pursuits In the several etates, and In
foreign countries
ltwlllbs the greatest OF oil Grain
Sbows-an exhibition with purpose
with nearly all the states and foreign
countries participating. There v III IL,
iine equipment, also Corn Palace,
Glover Palace, and Alfalfa. r, lace.
For 500, 600 premium list, address Do
tel careto National Corn EXPOSITION,
Omaha, Nebrssks.
One and One Half Fare with q mini
mum rate Of $500 from ell iilin1is
Central points 10 Iowa to Omaha. Tick s
ESD on sale December 8-l7 inclus We
limited to December 22d Afofteturp.
Chicago, H.. ENTHUSIASTICALLY live Stock
Exposition. N osember 2s- December lOI
1908.
The Illinois Central RAILROAD, switi
it's frequent and efficient trsiii Sttvc1
ana reasonable rates that are In effect To
Chicago. solicits your patronage. s
Call on your local liIipois Central
Ticket Agent, or address the llDi-l-
signed for further Information.
H. j. PHELPS,
Division Passenger Agent.
45-S Dubuque, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
OBITUARY.

4 u ~ 80
Mrs. Ellen j. Dudley was born at
Amboy' Centre, oswego County, N.
Y. April 10. 1874 and died in Lake
City Friday morning, Oct. 80, 1908,
age sixty four years, six months and
seventeen days. Mrs. Dudley was
one of a family of nine. of whom
two girls and four boys were half sis.
ters and brothers. These half sisters
ard brothers are all living. her full
brother and sister, having been dead
some years. -
In January, 1868. the. deceased mar
ried G. H. Dudley who died February
10, 1907. In June 1871 they came to,
Calhoun county and settled on a
farm Here they remained until Sep
TENDER, 1855 when they came to Lake
City to reside. 1t was their privilege
to live together in this home until
Mr.. Dudley's death over year and a
half ago.
y, February 1887 the deceased uni.
ed with the Presbyterian church of
his place. Never being. strong
woman she was never able to idehti.
fly herself with the various societies
of the church as she wished. Much
Of the time it was impossible for hef
to be at the church services. Dur
ing the past year she expressed
number of times her great delight at
being able t, attend not only the, Sab
bath day services buti5the mid week
prayer meeting. She was squiet
-istian women, Of alretiring dispo-
sition, fill of faithl,a hope. She
was exceedingly hospitable to all who
knew her in her home. and was al
ways ready to assisttiany whoq we're
in need. VI ID -,
The funeral took place at the home
of Homer Dudley satlFort Dodge, on
Monday morning at ten o'clock con-
Quoted by Rev. A. Bs Miller Of the
Presbyterian church..l1
Those in ATTENDANCE from n dis
lance were:nDr. w. w. .Jamiesdn of
Syracuse, My, j. r. Jamiesopi and
Mrs. NJ. N! iWasreniiof Utica, n. Y.
Miss Lizzie Wilson of Parish, N. ",
Walter Jameson of, Brandon, Iowa
Mrs. d. II. Atwood of Eagle Grove,
Mrs. VIM Dudley and Mrs. Pierce
of Manchester, loWa.--Lake City
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
GEORGE 0. GATES.

George D. Gates died at his home
in this city Wednesday morning, No:
yember 4, 1908, aged 70 years. Mr..
Gates was born in the state of. Ohio
at Mayfield, August 90, 1886. He
place, and on February l6, 1853, was
married to Miss Clara Ackley, re-
mo;ing 20 Iowa the following year.
For forty-eight years he has lived in
Manchester.
Mr.. Gates suffered thhe past two
years complication of diseases. and
for several months has been confined
to his room. He was a member of
the Methodist Episcopal church and
was constant attendant and gener-
GUS supporter of that society, up to
the time of his recent Illness. The
funeral was held Friday afternoon ut
2 o'clock from the residence, and, the
service was conducted by the Rev.
H. A. Barnes. Mr.. Gates is survived
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
DUNDEE

bus;{|psss tfig.ass.h Dakota. return:
ed home Frsajssss e
The new bank bhilding, under the
supervision d Arr bruce, MS rapidly
nearing cofhl sN9ns This will be q
building Of Ae dundee may well
be proud. sS
After a weeks Vacation Miss clab.
bic returnedstSddty on Monday.
Mesdamesas ss6e and Kleinsorge
were Lamont.Wisitofs Friday
Miss Jennie Pra,ssner was aweek
end visitor .at thas Aome Of her sis
ter Mrs. w. ,BgFssSat Waterloo,
Mr.. and Mrs. ii R. Lane are the
happy parents Of an sA pound son.
born November 4, 1908.
Bob Aimers is p1asterlng the Ben
jamin house. We understand that R..
Reynolds intends to move to town
In the near future.
It is reported that the Dundee Dra.
matte club will present a home talent
play Thanksgiving night.
H m "a =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11

The contest shall close at a certain
date announced later. About two
weeks previous TO date of closing the
judges are to take ballot box care
+, lily locked or sealed. to the bank
announced in news columns, where
!. will be kept during business hours
and in the vault at night, until the
close Of the contest. when the award
Ii. committee takes charge and make
final count.
r During the last two weeks voting
ray be done in the sealed box at the
bank. If secrecy is desired in voting,
place your cash subscriptions together
with other votes and coupons, in seal
cd envelope with name of contestant
Oh same and deposit in. ballot box.
Envelopes and subscription blanks
will be furnished for the purpose.
This guarantees fair and square
deal to all concerned.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11

Z y. i 4, rs
ANNOUNCEMENTS This piano and
ri pular girl contest win be conducted
rn strictly business principles with
perfect Justice and fairness to all con-
cerned.
PRfzEs-The first prize shall be
fine first class plano valued at t425.
We will give to the young ladies' hav-
ing the highest number Of votAs at
tie close of the contest two Deauti-
full first class pianos valued at $425
each and many other handsome
prizes. One Of these pianos will go
to the contestant living outside of the
city limits Of Manchester, having the
city limits and having the most
most votes, and the other piano. will
e. to the contestant living inside the
votes. The contest for the piano out
side of Manchester is not confined to
Delaware CO. Many other valuable,
US eful prizes will be given and an
nounced later. There will also be
given to each township beautiful pres
ents which will be announced later.
Conditions being that winner must
l.have secured not less than ten sub
s, riptions for the paper within thirty
days Of the start Of voting. Piano
winner with not be eligible to town
ship prizes. Winners Of special priset
offered from time to time are moi
barred from any other awards, ex
cept that two specials cannot be wor
by any one contestant.
CANDIDATES ANY young lady ii
IL is and adjoining counties is eligible
&c enter in the contest The mos
pe pular young lady is the one who
shall receive the most votes, to hel
shall be awarded the beautiful up
right piano. E
TIE IN VOTES In case of tie ii
votes or any prize, there will be two
prizes of the same value awarded.
ASSES OF. VOTES The vote
ale issued In coupons Of the follow
Ing denominations:
New subscriptions. 500 votes 70
s1.oo.
Renewal subscriptions, 400 vote
for $1.00
1 Back subscriptions, 400 votes TO
u 800
The subscription price of Th'
4 Democrat is $1.50 a year.
\ The publishers reserve the right t,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
THE WAY 1T LOOKS TO THE CA.
NADlANs.
(From the Winnipeg Tribune.

(From the Winnipeg Tribune.)
A great American has been elected
4 great American has been defeat.
ed.
All great Americans can't hold the
presidency of the United States. 9
William Jennings Bryan was defeat
cd. He is great citizen, splendid
example of the highest type of native
born American Though never in Of
flee he has been power among the
people His Influence has been felt
in the presidents office no less than
among the masses. Here's to long
life and continued activity for Mr..
Bryan in the public affairs of the
great sister nation.
~ (. I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11

Now that President Roosevelt has
succeeded in not alone naming but
also in electing his successor, we sin,
cerely hope that the successor will
succeed in carrying out what the
President calls his policies. The dem
ocrats in congress have, as a rule,
s, pported the Presidents recommends
or policies. because they have con-
sidere them little more than. White
house echoes of the policies for which
Mr.. Bryan has contended during the
past dozen years. or more. 81
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: 4
The election is over. 1t was not
very exciting affair at any time,
Tut some Of the timid used it as an
excuse for not getting down to bust
ness as they should. These fearfui
ones have no excuse now. for not
Joining with their normal, sane-mind-
cd. clear-visioned neighbors. in any
reasonable work of improvement
This world is what we make it. After
each presidential election it is a good
time for all Americans to resolve
that they will help to make the world
better.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11

pasvlaa tap Gil, sIaalIsn Ii ssah e5aa;
~ of qualified superintendent Of
roads and bridges, the college at
tAmes could soon supply the state
with men competent to creditably fill
such positions
Every county has its superintendent
of schools. and no country has bet
ter school system than we have. Why
not try along parallel line for ex-
oallence in the construction of pub
lie highways?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
III GUARANTEE or BANK DEE
y MN POSTS.

80 AsFes z. 80, p
snhel Saturday Evening Post altar
qtiDting and commenting upon the
resgoiis given BY Mr.. Cannon, of the
Ntrth National Bank of New York,
ihi1avor of the insurance of bank de-
p1sitors, concludes as follows:
tsNowadays. the commercial paper
Business is of immense proportions.
Tie larger borrowers put their notes
in the hands of brokers who sell
them to banks nearly all over the.
country Thus, for one thing, the
risk is distributed
When an important commercial fail
ure occurs, the loss, If a loss results,
falls upon a great many banks, and
the share Of each bank that holds the
commercial paper Of the concern
which has failed is slight.
The proper safeguarding and hand
ling of this paper has become, for the
y: riks "a question of the first import:
ahcei WI s. they discuss and attempt
tc deal with iinitedly. 1t is an inter
esting phase of the steady trend to
ward coordination and solidarity-no
ol:ly in the banking business. but In
all business. That this constant ten
dency will yet find expression in a
mutual guaranty, or insurance, of de.
posits seems to us by no means i'm.
probable-now that the shouting is
( over and the question is open to un-
!. p,eiudiced consideratin."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11

L. two children. one son. Loren,Gatea
of this city, and Mrs. Jennie Gates
,,eenfield Of Hubbard, who has been
with her father for several months.
n.M Gates, a brother, of Fultn,
Michigan was here last week but was
Obliged to return to his home last
Monday. teiis
Mr. Gates had large circle Of
friends. and they, as well as his rel.
atiyes deeply mourn his death.
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yAsssT - 81
affairs and was; always fuehtified
will 4yery movement for thesdSreiop-
mel sand improvement Of farms and
FART alife ibis, county. ne was
president of the Delaware County Ag-
ricultural society for several years.
The deceased filled the various re-
lations Of life as son. brother. hus-
band, father. citizen and friends and
filled them well. Who canfdo more?
in temperament he was mild, consil-
liatory and candid; and yet remark
able for Incorporating firmness
when firmness was necessary to pro-
mote the right or help. the brother;
Of man.
To the bereaved. family we extend
our sincerest sympathy and join with
them in their sorrow. May the peace
which passeth all understanding come
to them from Him who cares for
each little sparrow that falls.
Death lis the common heritage Of
all mankind, and that thought some
times brings relief to those who
mourn the loss of loved ones. 4
Mankind are all gathering home ward
one by one.
Their weary feet touch the shining
strand, * 5ss
One by one. 1890
We, too shall come to the riverside,
One ny one.
We are nearer its waters each even
ing tide. IL
One by one.
The funeral service. will be held at
the home, Thursday at p. M, Rev.
R. A. Barnes of the Methodist Epis.
copsl church will officiate. Intermen
will be made in Rock Prairie Gem
etery. 3.
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add additional business. 81.
GENL INSTRUCTIONS Stand
ing of the contestants will be pub.
l:shed in paper more OF less regular
ly, same to be compiled from editors,
records, as ballot boxes are locked.
Nosemploye Of the paper shall be
n candidate or work in favor of any
contestant.
The publishers are not to tell for
whom anyone votes except in case of
alleged error or irregularity.
Each contestant is requested to
send US a cabinet size photograph
for publication as soon as convenient.
Make up your mind who you are
going to vote for before coming to
office, as we will positively not de-
eide the matter.
An awarding committee Of three of
the best business men are to be ap-
pointed to make final count and dis
tribution OF prizes.
One thousand votes will be given
free to each young lady nominated
during the first thirty days. A free
ballot good for 100 votes will be run
in tine paper regularly during the
greater part of the contest.
Contest to run not less than ninety
days. The day of closing will be an
ncunced about thirty days in advance
The right to postpone the date Of
closilg for sufficient cause is re
lseryed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
Public Sale OF
Real Estate.

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned, appointed by the District
Court of Iowa. in and for Delaware,
county, as referee to sell the prop
erty described as lots 1873 and 1874 of
the city of Manchester, Iowa, the,
same being known as the Manches-
ter House, will
on the goth day Of November, 1903,
proceed to sell said premises at pub
lie auction to the highest and best
bidder for cash, at the Court House
door in Manchester. Iowa, beginning
~ 10 o'clock a. m, of said date.
Dated October 81, 1908.
e. B.. STILES, Referee:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11

Plutocracy hates Bryan as the To-
ries hated jefferson, as the aristocra-
ey hated Jackson, as the slave power
hated Lincln, and for the same reasoi
fear That hate and that fear will,
generations hence, be a brilliant jew
ell cleaning in his crown of glory as
the truest, bravest. purest champion
of the plain people whose name his
tory records. World Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
CANDIDATES MUST FILE STATE.
sMENT OF CAMPAIGN Eek IL
PENsEs.a ~

Every candidate for any office in
wa at the recent election is re-.
CURED to file statement of his
election expenses not later than Fri
day of this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
r ROAD MAKING KNOWLEDGE.

". Have you ever asked friend or
neighbor, on his return from a jour
rey through foreign countries. what
he saw in those countries that was
better than we have here at home?
Well II you have ever asked the ques-
Z. ton. has. not the person Intercepted
5scommencedf HIS answer by saying:
e The :foadsA the public highways-ar
{ much better than ours? 1t seems to
Re an admitted fact that this country
lis behind the times in ordinary road.
making.
II On several former occasions this
paper has urged the election in each
county of a superintendent of high
i ways. Such position would call for
a knowledge OF civil engineering, and
to commence with the same officer
!, might perform the duties of county
surveyor as well as superintendent of
highways. Vast sums have been ex-
pended on our highways, but not as
intelligently expended as they should
(. have been. The problem of roads is
far beyond the reach Of the average
township path-master.
: The delegates from twentythree ma
! tons have recently held an interna-
] tional road congress in Paris. and the
report Of the delegates from this
country will undoubtedly be of great
value.
THE remarkable success of the
French road system says the last
report of. the Secretary of Agriculture
lis largely due to the fact that the
Government maintains a school of
roads and bridges, from the graduates
or which is recruited a thoroughbred
ficiant corps II highway engineers
s This brief paragraph explains why
the roads in France are so much bet
ter than they are in this country
l;sToatlmalSihg is like, nearly every
ilahx else to get good results you
must 1nixIwith tile work brainsskilled
and schooled in that particular line
ri business. 1t is not more money,
but more knowledge in art of road
sna3iig fiat Us required 'Phe 1landie
Ssssth& stAa akattie is no longer down
in lateral position, than when it is
standing straisht up And for the til
same reason level road around a
ill may be but little if any longer
than. an almost impossible road that
goes straight over the top.
We believe that no country is more
( prodigal in the. expenditure Of money
), for road purposes than this country.
80 lar as we KNOW lnefe are Ho re-
I liable up-to-date statistics OH this sub
iect. The last complete compilation
Of which we have any knowledge was
for the year 1904, and during that
year this country spent in round
numbers eighty millions of dollars on
its highways. much of which was un-
d.ubtedly wasted. or poorly expend-
Cd which is about the same thing.
And these millions were poorly ex-
pended on account Of lack Of know
ledge on the subject of bodybuilding.
Iowa is progressive state. 1t has
one of the best agricultural colleges
in the world. II the legislature would
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
Seventy Times Seven.

From Paris paper we take the fol-
lowing conversation in police court:
The President-"It appears from your
record that you have been 81 times
previously convicted The Prisoner
sententiously)- "Man is not perfect"
Home Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
Baptist.

At the morning service the pastor
will speak on Some Results of Pray
e." The evening text will be found
In Genesis AZ.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
SOCIETY.

;SOClEtY.
/ .The Outing club was entertained
Monday ]. at o'clock luncheon,
served by Cal Martin at the Colonial,
by Mesdames A. M. Sherwood, Re-
,becca Carpenter and cornelia Atwater
The guests invited by the hostesses
were Mesdames H. M. Conger of Los
Angeles, California, Mary A!sRanp,
Susie Breckon, c. w. Keagy and Miss
Idell Miles, The party was enter
tanned at the home Of Mrs. A. M.
Sherwood after dinner, until s o'clock.
The Tourist club met today at the
home Of Mrs. w. M. Mcintosh. A de-
scriptive paper, "The Lakes Of Kill
larney and the Golden Vail. was
read by Mrs. Gertrude Ram, and was
followed by a short talk given
by Mrs. Margaret Dittmer., Mrs, Eff
fie Durham Interestingly Read The
Deserted Village" and a musical num-
Der, 1.-The Kerry Dances" sung by
Mrs. Helen Yoran.- was followed by
a paper regarding the .Wit of the
Irish, Writer'S Of Humor and Path
os," read by Mrs. Kathryn Schwie-
teri. Mrs. Hugh Clemans read a
short paper on the Irish lullabies.,
The next meeting of the club will be
held Tuesday, November "a. at the
home of Mrs. Hester Keagy.
First Presbyterian.
Next Sunday will be observed as
Home Mission day. special--and ap.
propriate services to be held.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-11
ELECTION AFTERMATH.

The democrats elected their guber-
Material candidates in Ohio, Indiana,
Minnesota and North Dakota, and the
republicans captured the governors
office down in Missouri.
The legislatures of both Indiana
and Nebraska are safely democratic,
and it is quite probable that Mr.. Kern
will be sent to the United States SEN
ate from the Hoosier state.
Hearst, Tammany and Standard Oil
McCarren may have fixed the election
in Greater New York SO that Mr.. Bry-
an; could better understand how Lag
arus felt when he was licked by the
dogs. Al any event, this trio beat
Mr.. Bryan in the great city worse
than any democratic presidential can
didate was ever before beaten. But
the fact that Lazarus was licked by
the dogs did not seem to injure him
very much, for he was afterwards
carried by the angels unto Abraham's
bosom" And Mr.. Bryan's friends
will never think any the less of him
on account of his small vote in the
great metropolis.
Our own Pete Hepburn will not
feel lonesome in his retirement from
congress. While the republicans still
retain safe majority in the House,
several Of that party,s distinguished
Representatives went down to defeat
last week. Among this number are
Jesse oKerstreet. chairman Of the
House copmittee on Dostoffices and
postroads; Charles B. Lands. chair
man of the House committee on print
ling; James 7. McCleary, who resign
ed his position as second assistant
postmaster general to run for con-
gress in the Second Minnesota dis
| trict The democrats gained pine cor
eressmen in Nebraska and Indiana
but lost five in, Pennsylvania and Ok.
lahoma. The net democratic gain
may not exceed twelve or fifteen.
Walsh was generally picked for q
winner in the Second Iowa district
but he was beaten by Dawson, his
republican opponent. Dawson served
as Senator Allison's private secreta
Try for several years, and probably
LEARNED good deal about harvesting
votes while holding that position.
In the breezy language Of Presi
Ident Roosevelt, Bill Taft beat Bill
Bryan ito a frazzle." There is nc
question that Roosevelt's Bill finish
ed the race with good lead. But
low is Roosevelt's Bill going to come
out in his next race. when he has
to go it alone with Joe Cannon? II
Roosevelt's Bill beats the Cannon-Al
drich gang in congress, he will have
our enthusiastic support, although
1T will not be likely to help him .
particle.