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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
By the Governors:

By the Governor:
A Proclamation:
The day of our annual reckoning |
with Providence is again at hand.
The time has come to look over the |
year and see what it has done for us |
and if we find that we are the bene-
ficiaries of divine bounty, then bust
ness, industry and commerce should
pause moment SO that there may
be heard the voices Of praise and
thanksgiving.
We have advanced morally. Pro
gress, while slow, is sure. Private
life is purer and public life is clear
e than year ago. We have adj
vanced materially. Not only has our
wealth increased, but little by little
light is breaking upon the problem
| of distribution, and we are compre-
bending more clearly the fundamen-
tai truth that the hand which earns
is the. hand that must receive In
our own state, the financial disturb
ance that wrought disaster elsewhere
was scarcely felt. Our crops have
been abundant and will yield to the
husbandman full reward for his toll
The manufacturer has had his profit,
the merchant fair prices, and the
banker his interest. That great host
Of men and women who work for
wages have been generally employed,
and are forging slowly ahead. The
public health has been maintained in
degree never before seen. All our
institutions have been honestly man
aged and have grown in efficiency.
Every agency of char y, benevolence
and philanthropy has multiplied in
activity.
We ought to be thankful for these
!, things and we ought to recognize that
over and above the power, the energy
the skill of man, Divinity has
ruled, and that His wise and loving
care has directed our steps into the
paths of peace, prosperity and hap
4 piness.
Therefore 1, Albert B, Cummins
Governor of the State of Iowa, II
accordance with the custom of the
American people. and in conjunction
5 with the President of the United
i States, do hereby appoint
Thursday, the 26th day of November
1908.
: as Thanksgiving day and 1 earnest
ly recommend that all the people o
the commonwealth shall on that da.
]. forsake their ordinary work, and il
their places of worship praise an
e thank Almighty God for leading u
with infinite goodness on. our way.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused to b
$ affixed the great seal of the stat
r of Iowa.
s Done at Des. Moines, this 18th da
Iof November, A. D. 1908.
Albert B. Cummins.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
sHANkLlN TO HEAD WESLEYAN.

VIM. Aronld Shanklin, president Of
Upper Iowa University, located al
Fayette, Iowa, has been elected at
president of Wesleyan University al
Middletown, Connecticut, and will
begin his active duties with that in
stitution about the first of July. AT
special meeting of the trustees of
Wesleyan, held Friday, November 1a
at New York City, DR.. shanklins
name was given the unanimous re.
commentator for the presidency OF
that university, and on Tuesday of
la week, DR.. Shank in wired his ac-
ceptance.
Since 1905, Upper Iowa University
has enjoyed a period of exceptionable
growth on account Of DR.. Shanklin's
administration. He was ordained a
minister of the Methodist Episcopal
church in 1889, and has held pas
crates in Kansas, Washington, at
Erie, Pennsylvania and at St. Luke's
church Dubuque. DR.. Shanklin is
forty-fiye years of age, and at Fay
cite owned beautiful home, in
which he intended to spend his
lies work. But feeling certain OBJ
legation to respond to a higher call,
has concluded to fill the presidents
chair of one of the largest and most
efficient Methodist Episcopal colleges
in the United States.
DR.. shanklin is we'll known in Man
chester, having occupied the Meth
odist pulpit here at different times
and his friends throughout the State
sincerely regret his departure from
the school at Fayette and his removal
from the west.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
THE PIANO CONTEST.


The Manchester Democrats piano
contest is now on. The polls opened
Monday and nominations are coming
in daily. This is the first contest of
the kind ever given in the county and
is awakening much interest. The in
struments to be given away are two
fine $500 Smith and Barnes pianos,
one of the best makes on the market,
and will be given free to some young
ladies for securing new subscriptions
to the Democrat or collecting SUBJ
scriptions due or in advance. It is
a prize worthy of little effort and
will make some young lady happy for
life.
Besides the pianos, there will be
other nice and valuable prizes offered
which will be awarded probably every
two weeks.
Every young lady entered in this
contest will have an equal chance to
win the pianos or one of the special
prizes-no more than one special prize
will be awarded any one contestant.
The voting will be entirely fair to
all contestants and will be under the
supervision of three Judges whose
honesty, integrity and fairness will
not be questioned by any. The fol-
lowing gentleman have kindly con-
scented to act as judges of this con-
test:
Judges,
Jos. Hutchinson.
NJ. F. Leroy, President, The First
National Bank.
Chas Seeds, Cashier. Delaware Co.
State Bank.
The Ballot.
We have secured a regular election
ballot box which has been inspected
by the Judges after which It was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
Anniversary for St. Luke's.

At Dubuque, commencing Sunday
December 20, and continuing through
out Monday and Tuesday, will be hel
the diamond jubilee of st. Luke's
Methodist Episcopal Church. The
minister, Rev. Hugh D. Atchinson
has received assurances from Bishop
Mcintyre of st. Paul that he will be
present! Bishop Mcintyre is one Of
the prominent divines in the Meth.
odist Episcopal church. and is ac-
counted one of he most notable ora
tors III the country. He will probab-
ly preach the jubilee sefmon. On
Monday evening, the visiting church
men will be given a banquet in the
parlors Of St. Luke's church, and on
Tuesday evening. 1.-THE Messiah" will
be rendered by a large chorus of
singers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
IOWA STATE DAIRY MEETING.

The Iowa State Dairy convention
was held at Waterloo last week, and
large number of Delaware county
dairymen attended the sessions. Wat
erloo made elaborate preparations for
the meeting and royalty entertained
the visitors.
P. H. Keiffer, formerly of Manches-
ter, and now of New York City, was
present at the meeting. and also S.
B. Schilling of Chicago, well known
in this city. Mr.. Keiffer was quoted
in a Waterloo paper as saying that
large number of butter tubs We're
rated second and third class on ac-
count of improper boxing, arriving at
destinations in an almost wrecked
condition, although the butter was
OF an excellent quality. Mr.. Keiffer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
THE REELECTION OF PREsI
DENT GoMPERs.

With but single dissenting vote,
Mr.. Gompers has been reelected pres
ident Of the American Federation of
Labor. By so doing organized la
Dor seems to be more than satisfied
with its president. and for re-gg
good reason. While Mr.. Gompers did
not succeed in electing Mr.. Bryan,
whose cause he espoused he did much
to promote the interests Of the organ
ization he represented. Mr.. Comp
ers alarmed the republican leaders
when he advised all members Of Ia
Dor unions to vote the democratic
ticket. His action in that respect
compelled both parties to devote a
large part of he discussions of the
campaign to questions relating to la
Dor and human rights. From Presi.
dent Roosevelt all the way down the
line republicans considered it nee.
essary to pander to organized labor
this year as they never did before
AS long as the policy of "No politics
In the union" was adhered to, the
politicians had little use for the un.
ions. But Mr.. Gompers' policy com.
PEELED republican candidates and man
ayers to see a great light and do all
kinds Of promising to prevent ts.eil
overthrow.
Mr.. Gompers' practically unanimou
reelection, to the highest position ii
the gift of organized labor in thi
country. is a well merited recogni
ton Of the wisdom of the policy pur
sued by him during the campaign o
this year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

of his trite sayings are these: You
can't sell man anything he can't
sit down on. Farmers now have to
build gymnasiums to give their hired
men exercise; farming nowadays is SO
easy. The typewriter (girD has
added a great deal to the domestic
troubles of the age. Progress adds
problems. There is no corner on
happiness. Do you want to go back
to the good old days when chickens
used to hatch eggs? You know, they
have too many social engagements
now to do such work. Every inven-
ton disturbs the equanamity of man.
II could be tutor to every boy, l
would teach him these three things:
The rights of others, to respect the
rights of others, and to improv
every opportunity. 1t takes a long
while to teach boy or man what
the rights ofothers are.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
POSTAL sAvINas-BANks.

AS substitute for Mr.. Bryan's de-
mand for a law guaranteeing bank de
posts, the republicans declared in
their platform in favor of postal saw.
ings-banks. Mr.. Taft has emphatic
ally committed himself in favor of
the project, and Postmaster-G General
Meyers predicts that postal savings
banks will be reality in the near
future.
Unless the new law is carefully
safeguarded it will work irreparable
injury. Mr.. Bryan's demand for a law
which would absolutely safeguard the
deposits of the people. especially the
small savings of the poor, struck a
responsive chord in all parts of the
country.
The republicans could not deal in
the genuine article, but the de-
mand was such that they felt called
upon to carry something which they
contended was just as good.
Either the guarantee of bank de-
posits, or postal savings-banks, will
put into circulation a considerable
sum of money now boarded by those
who act as their own banker. But
If the money deposited in postal saw
ings-banks is made subject to the or
ders Of the SECRETARY of the Treas
ury, the same as the general funds
OF the national government, the law
will work great hardship. For
many years the Treasury department
has carried the greater part of its
deposits in few favored banks in
New York City. During the panic of
last year at least four-fifths of the
deposits of the government We're
carried in less than half dozen of
these big banks, and they locked the
money up in their vaults and re-.
fused to even pay what they owed to
banks in other sections of the coun-
try.
II postal savings-banks are estab-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
NEW CASES FILED.

For the December, 1908. term of-the
district court of Delaware county, the
following cases have been filed during
the past week:
Central Lumber company vs Jos.
Arduser and wife. Petition at law.
Almon Danford VS. Jennie Phillip
Danford. Petition in equity, divorce.
Gertrude G. Coles VS. p H. Aus
man and wife,petition in equity.
Application of l.. M. Barnes, per
NIT. Petition at law for permission
t, sell intoxicating liquors under the
law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
CANDIDATES. STATEMENTS.

The monies expended by the re-
publican and democratic candidates
for office during the recent campaign
amounted to nearly six hundred dol
lars, the former party spending
$426.21, while the democrats filed ex-
pense accounts to the amount of
$l9105. The republican candidate 70
surveyor, l.. Matthews, jr., and the
democratic candidate for coroner, j.
B Joyce, managed to conduct their
campaigns without spending any mon
ey whatever. The following list OF
been filed with the county auditor:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

b.. simple and yet borough course.
through the medium of play-things.
Text books contain splendid advice,
relative to the proper guidance of
the child-mind, drawing it from theI
Imaginative thoughts to the realistic
matters. The happy combination Of
stories and blocks constantly develo e
the mind the girl or boy; they
learn to distinguish between colors,
figures and other objects. Drawing
is taught, pictures being outlined with
chalk, or paper cut into various
shapes, to represent fruits, animals
or birds. Models are placed before
the classes. and the ability evil
denced in properly blending shades
and colors t.. apparent from speci-
mems of their handiwork.
The pupils are Iii lded into two di-
visions: those who work at Tapls
No. /, and those who are somewhat
advanced, at Table No. 2. Yet,
throughout the entire kindergard,u
body, the little folk are being nodded
and developed for careful preparation
IL school life. Each child is taught
to respect and to-be courteous to
others. Good training in the homes
aids the Kindergarten instructors In
no small way.
Miss Grace Reilsbash of Vinton, 9
graduate Of the State Normal school
at Cedar Falls, is the. teacher, and
has Miss Mazda Allyn of this city
for an assistant. Visitors are vel
come at all times to the kindergar
den, and the past few weeks have
brought interested fathers arc
mothers to the scene of the elemen
tary school life Of their children.
1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
AN EXPLANATION.

In Difference to the wishes of the
family the obituary of our deceased
partner Is confined to the brief men
ton which appears on our first page.
The family feels that it would be in
delicate for this paper to publish a
tribute to Mr.. Bronson's memory.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
REPUBLICAN, CAMPAIGN FUNDS

The republican national committee
has publised a list of the contribu-
tons received and expended in the
election Of Mr.. Taft, which amounts
in the aggregate to s1,57s,57s.27. OF
nearly three times as much as was
used by the democrats. The contri
buttons of some Of the men interested
in the governments pet banks in New
York City ran up into the tens OF
thousands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
Manehester's kindergarten.

oSfeia years ago, Wnen the
board of education o. this city pro-
posed and approved of establishing
AMI conducting modern kindergar-
den, in connection with the public
schools of Manchester, the people of
the town received the information as
matter of course, believing that
the mothers, who were obliged to
care for youngsters, between the ages
Of four and six y ars, seven days in
the week, would be relieved Of a
certain amount Of that worry: from
9 o'clock in the morning until
o'clock in the afternoon, from Mon.
day until Friday. 1t was taken for
granted that some competent instruct
or would care for the children, in
,struct and entertain them part of
each day, and it happens such is the
case.
Now that the Kindergarten has
been establishe for some time, 1t
is of interest to very tax payer and
to every father and mother in the
town to know the methods Of instruc-
ton and entertainment provided fol-
the thirty-nine boys and girls, who
leave their homes every morning, ex.
cept on Saturdays and Sundays, and
make heir way to the kindergarten;
some with amusing reluctance, and
others with evident pleasure. AS
they enter the building, the coats
hats and mittens are soon put away
by the teachers, and the little folk
find their seats at two, large, square
tables. Promptly at 9 o'clock one
of the instructors plays C march and
off toddle the youngsters into line
and find their places about big,
round, black circle, which is painted
on the floor in the west room. Then
the fun begins: They listen to stories
about birds and animals and trees
and all sorts of things, and are al
lowed to voice their varied ideas con-
corning personal experiences, which
are told with much earnestness.
Songs are used to enliven the morn
ing hours, and the voices heard are Il
distinct and varied types; time and
tune do not concern their young
minds. Occasionally, duets are given,
or a solo, and now quartet has
been organized, which entertains
the many visitors. A prayer is Of
fered by a teacher before the play is
begun, and then more stories fol-
low; stories about what the leaves
do when they fall down to the earth,
and how the snow covers them up
until spring, and how Nature uses
these dead leaves to enrich the
ground and cultivate it. Even the
smallest tot beams and laughs rand
manifests real interest in these
stories. A degree of order is main
tanned throughout the play hour, and
each boy and girl is expected to take
a part in the entertainment, which
they eagerly do.
In the afternoon, the child IS in
terested with blocks, cubes, balls
and various other means used in di-
verting his mind from play to matters
which have the way to more serious
study. The Froebel system has been
used throughout the kindergardens Of
the United States since about the
year 1852. The astonishing out
growth from the use of this system
wins admiration for the man who con
ceiyed the idea of educating children
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

close of the contest. Thus. this Of
flee will never know which candidate
is really ahead till the contest closes.
You will find more about this con-
test in another column, together with
all the names Of candidates nomi-
mated up to our going to press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
First conureo at,onal.

No services at this church next
Sunday. except the Bible study hour
at IL o'clock noon, and the Christian
Endeavor meeting at $3.50. Prayer
meeting on Thursday evenign.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

At City Opera house Monday even
ing, an audience of about four hun
dred people listened with pleasure to
Congressman ]. Adam Bede of Mime
sofa. Mr.. Bede spoke of the Nation,
Its Progress and Problems, and sue
ceeded in keeping his hearers in a
state of constant amusement. A few
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

The annual Thanksgiving dance will
be given ON Thursday evening. No
vember &c. From $3.50 until $3.50
o'clock. musical program will be
given by the harp orchestra from
New Hampton, after which, dancing
will begin
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

At the baseball dance given at Cen
trail Opera house Friday night, fifty
five tickets were sold. The next
dance in series of five will be given
December 18.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
Christian Science.

Christian Science.
At the Universalist church Sunday
morning at II o'clock, the subject OF
the lesson will be. Ancient and Modern
Neeromancy; or. Mesmerism and Hyp.
notism.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

Mrs. L. L. Hoyt entertained num-
of her husbands gentlemen frien6a
at dinner party Monday evening in
honor of Mr.. Hoyt's birthday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
Presbyterian.

1 The morning theme Sunday morn
ing will be Conserving Ones spir-
itual Force" Bible study hour at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

The regular meeting of the Sir
knights Of Pythias viii be held on
Monday evening at Castle hall. Sup
per will be served.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

At the parsonage of the Methodist
Episcopal church on Wednesday, No
vember IS, Miss Elizabeth Wolfe and
Mr.. Clarence Williams were married
by Rev. R. A. Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams left that day for Waterloo
where they will remain for some
weeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
SOCIAL.

A party Of gentlemen from here en-
joyed the hospitality of A. L. Clark
at his pleasant home near Thorpe la. I
Sunday,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

lished and used to drain the money
of the country into few of the big
cities. their damage to the country at
large will be inestimable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal.

This church will observe temper
ance day next Sunday. The subject
OF the sermon being king Alcohol's
Harvest" The usual meetings Of the
week will be held as usual.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

On Sunday, November 20, the
churches of the city will observe
Worlds Temperance day, and plans
are being made to hold union mass
meeting at the Methodist Episcopal
church, at which time short addresses
on total abstinence will be made by
the ministers. The chorus choirs of
this church and First Congregational
church will render special music.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

At the Presbyterian manse Thurs
day afternoon, November 10, Miss
Jessie Harrison and Mr.. Frank Fur
man Of Delhi were united in marri-
age, Rev. w. H. Ensign reading the
service. Mr.. and Mrs. Furman will
be at home near Hartwick after the
first of December.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25


Thanksgiving at the Public Schools.
On Friday of last week, the pupils
OF the 9Th grade and the High school
rendered programmes appropriate fcr
the Thanksgiving season. The pri-
mary and intermediate rooms were
decorated with vegetables and fruits,
and the usual recitations and songs
pleased and delighted the children
In the fifth grade, the word Thanks
giving was represented by large card
board letters, which were made by
Master Paul Miller Brewer, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. brewer of this
city.
A week ago, on account of the re-
suit of the general election, Miss
Kathryn Elizabeth Brewer, wrote few
verses which give proof of her un-
usual ability for composition work of
that kind. A copy of the poem was
sent to William Jennings Bryan, as
the lines were complimentary to him.
The verses are as follows:
Yesterday was election day.
Oh! dear me! how 1 laughed
hen heard the election news
That they'd elected Taft.
Taft Of the straeg'y mustache.
Taft Of the full moon face.
IT the Presidents White house
He'll be out Of place.
Oh! can't you see him sitting
In the Presidential chair?
Taft Of the portly figure.
Taft of the yellow hair,
I'll tell you one who's qualified
To Rovern our affairs.
He'd maize dandy president
And wouldn put on airs.
He should have been elected,
Afar has spread his fame.
SO / guess I need Lot mention
That Bryan Is his name.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

was in Manchester one day last week.
listing with friends, and attending to
business affairs on his farm near
this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

Miss Mary servoss, a daughter of
Mrs. Mary Servoss of this city, and
Lieut.. Jesse o. Young. formerly of
Manchester, but now resident of
South Dakota. were united in mar
rage at Rapids City in that state,
Wednesday, November II 1908. Mr..
and Mrs. Young will reside near
Pl.inview, near which place Mr..
filed upon a homestead some time
ago. Both of these people are we'll
know in this city and enjoyed a
large number of personal friends who
extend congratulations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

At the Methodist Episcopal church
last Sunday morning and evening,
the joint chorus choirs of that church
and Of the First Congregational rem
dered special music, the music in the
morning being in charge of H. L.
Ram. andu nder the direction of Mr..
NJ. ]. Yoran in the evening. The Fes
tival TIE Deum. In g was heard at the
morning service, and at 1880 o'clock,
the large chorus sang The Landing
of the Pilgrims. accompanied by organ
and piano.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

At Central Opera house Thursday
night, December 8, will appear the
Salisbury Family Concert company;
or December 8, "Ole Oleson;' on
December IL, 1.-THE Devil" on Dec
ember 16, Miss Petticoats.' on Dec
ember 18, the third of a series Of
baseball dances, and on the 31st Of
December, "a Royal Slave"