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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
willi.in Ferguson.

Mr.. William Ferguson, one Of
Hopkinton's honored and truest citi-
zsns, passed away Saturday morn
ing, July 25th, aged rs years, 10
months and "a days. The funeral
services were held in the r. p.
church with the pastor, Rev. S. I.
Foster, in charge, assisted by DIR.
Real and Rev. Bindenberger. Inter.
ment was made in the Hopkinton
cemetery.
Mr.. Ferguson was born in Ar.
msgh county, Ireland, and came
over to America when l6 years old.
He lived in Rochester, New York,
for two years and then settled in
Canada for some II years. Again
he settled in the United States in
Wisconsin for six years. Returning
to Canada for brief visit, he was
married and settled with his bride
in Linn county, where he lived for
IL years. In 1881, he moved to
Buck Greek, Delaware County,
Iowa, remaining there until about
six years ago. leaving his son to
look after the farm.
Trained in covenanter home in
Ireland, Mr.. Ferguson connected
himself with the Hopkinton coven-
anter church the year after he set
tied in this vicinity. He has been
. most faithful member of the
church, ever anxious for its welfare.
He was not inclined to strive for
public hono.s, but his life has been
9 constant testimony as to the sim
cerity If his professions. His beliefs
were firm, his religion was genuine.
Regular in his attendance upon
Divine worship except when detain-
ed away by sickness alone; a faith
full student of the Bible; very be-
nevolent to all good works VERY
few ever came to him for aid, but
received it,; q man whose heart
wss'fall Of love for others (remem-
bering that he was once stranger,
he delighted to entertain strangers;)
kind to his family, q faithful hus-
band and father, who trained his
children by family religion in the
fear of the Lord; a man of pure
character and clean habits, such q
man as MIR. Ferguson is a distinct
loss to the church and community,
but his life bids US go and do like.
wise. He is survived by his wife
two cons and three daughters
Hopkinton Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
NEWS OF THE STATE
Happenings Which Are of General
Interest to All the People
of Iowa.
MATTERS REPORTED BY WIRE
telegraph News of Events Which
Have Occurred in the Hawk.
eye State During the
Past Few Days.

Des Molncs. Ia. July 31.-To hold
the Democratic state convention Aug.
70 and the Republican convention Aug.
u, the two opening days of the low,
state fair, is Il plan submitted by Secre-
tary John Simpson to the two state
party committees. He offers the big
stock pavilion for the use Of the con
vcntions. Fully 1000 persons can lie
accommodated on the main floor and
fnlly l.ooO more in the galleries about
the center.
The suggestion is one which Is re.
ceiving consideration by both Chair.
man t'rankc, OF the Republicans, and
Price. of the Democratic forces. The
reduced rates to the fair become eff
fectivcAug. 10, thereby permitting the
delegates to reach Des Moines at Il
much reduced cost.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
\ Delaware County Girl Reaches
Success.

portlsnd DRAGON dangbtsr ~ NJ
sna Mrs Iamss R;shnn - .h;s a;.a -.
wr;ta. The foI1ov;na Iat.er r, 70 ~,
father wh;ch cnn,.;ns nar.a;n ;nf,,.
nation raoard;na har wh;ch I.r
manv fr;anS. w;iI ha aiod - l...n
Nrs m Nor,hau vs no e horn ~ III.
conntv and arsdnatad from .hs
Sill Goilaoa 81 Medicine a. n.s
Mo;nas and has -sca;aaJ boz 4;
Mona from thu Co,leua a. Pbus;c;ans
and Snroaons at San Franc;sco and
has re.sntlv comnlatad sn.c;a i
course A. Tho I1n;vars;tn &c nlenan
altar which sha took tSa State J nod
;cal eYam;nat;on wb;ch from hsr
acconnt was most r;o;d Hsr lattsr
follows. "Mv daar D,ddv. racs; s
ed vour letter yesterday I,va cot
some' oood navs to tall von yon' gi
ann r a Good because von alwavs
faal a vhan vonr ch;ldran do wall
That haa hean half Tho ;ovNth;nL
inc 10 myself mWon,t dad h nrondi,,
Ididn't tell Won nor anvone else
that / took the State Msd;cai exam.
;nation here the f;rat ~ the month
Wall I did and came ont naYt to
the ton n INV standings Il took
= man from .iohn HonL;n,s IIn;var-
e;tv q haat me and ha did = nniv
nv . ANAL n,rcantaoa That ia .
nnivsrs;ty where q man mnst ba
ahla n s;,eaI three langnaoas and
have Z Masters daurea hefors ba can
enter medicine N yon can sea wha II
sort ~ comnat;t;on there WAS There
wara man from Ya,a rolnmh;o and
- fact ali the h;a eastarn mn;yars;
tea S;Ytv.savan took 8 and onlv
tuantv-threa nassad Ahont twenty
other western students took Il. hut
onIv two besides myself nassed and
then barely DOT through.
aThe nresident Of the hoard him
ualf called ma nm at the hota, ami
conoratnlated mo That was ,ha
frat i knew / had even passed
was 90 surprised and 30 pleased /
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies. ).
Deafness is caused by an intlsmed
condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian tube. When this tube is
inflsmed you have a rumbling sound
OF imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed, deafness is the result,
and unless the Inflammation is taken
out and this tube restored to its norm
al condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caus
ed by Catarrh, which is nothing but an
inflamed condition of the mucuos sur
face.
We will give one hundred dollars
for any case of deafness caused by
catarrh) thatcannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free,
f. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold BY all druggists, Is cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipatiop.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
A New Phase Of Extension Work.

The Extension Department of the
Iowa State College will add to the
breadth Of its work by putting in a
department of horticulture. Work
along this line will be taken up
about the first Of August under the
direction of Mr.. u. r. Bliss, an 'OS
graduate in the horticultural course.
The new work will be at first
largely in the line Of general horti-
cultural instruction through the
local institutes and short courses
The farmers will be taught the
value and culture Of the fruits
which are adapted to this state.
While Iowa is not primarily horti-
cultural state, there is no reason
why every farmer should not raise
plenty Of fruit for his own use with
some to sell in good seasons. Mr..
Bliss will tell how it is to be done
Nor will the forestry side of the
work be neglected. The value Of
the farm wood lot, where posts and
wood for home use may be raised
will be brought out. The method of
treating fence posts with creosote
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
releg raph- Herald 100000
Popular Voting Contest

The Telegraph Herald of Dubuque
have just recently annouced a big
100000 popular voting contest
and from present indications it is
going to be one of the biggest of the
kind ever held in the state of Iowa.
They have devided the territory
that they cover into four districts
and will give away free in each dis
trict a $4,000 Schaeffer up right
piano, one trip through Yellowstone
Park with all expenses paid, full
term scholarship in the celebrated
Bayless Business College with all
books furnished free and ladies
solid gold watch. In addition to
this they have purchased of Harger
& Blish, the piano dealers, a $3.50
90 Automatic Player Piano which
they are giving as grand prize.
This grand prize will go to the
young lady who receives the grea
test number of votes in any of the
four disricts. The districts are
devided as follows: Distict No. l
and 2 are in the city of Dubuque.
District No. 8 comprises all the
territory outside OF Dubuque, in the
state Of Iowa. District No. A COM
orises all the territory outside of
Dubuque, in Illinois and Wisconsin.
This liz very satisfactory arrange
inent as the girls in Districts 3 and
4 do not have to compete in any
way with the girls in the city OF
Dubuque At the same time every
contestant is allowed the privilege
of soliciting votes in any territory.
A Nomination blank which is good
for 10 votes appears each day in
the Telegraph Herald In addition
there is a small coupon which is
good for 5 votes, that appears each
day. A girl can be nominated as
many times as she is able to obtain
nomination blanks. In addition to
giving votes that way each subscri-
Der who makes payment on his
subscription is entitled to a specific
number Of votes according to the
scale which appears each day in the
Telegraph Herald. There are a
number of girls in our locality who
are working hard for one of these
prizes and the public should not
hesitate in any way to help these
young ladies win a piano, a trip
through Yellowstone Park, a
scholarship in the celebrated Bayless
Business College or a gold watch.
The prizes are II in number aud
must be won by some body. The
pianos are on display in the window
Of Harger&Blish Of Dubuque, Iowa
The watches can be seen in the win
dow Of Hopkins&Witt. 3a.Iw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
WARNER TELLS TAFT THE NEWS
Great Throng Inside and Outside the
Taft Residence Grounds,


At this time the lawn in front Of
the house was packed with people;
outside as far off as it was possible to
see even the roof of the residence
great tlirongs packed the streets, aud
when Taft appeared cheer arose in
side the grounds and was taken up
enthusiastically by those outside. No
time was lost. The spokesman of the
notification committee. Senator War
ncr, of Missouri, arose and proceeded
to perform the duty assigned him.
After informing Judge Taft that he
was fully informed of the purpose of
the exercises, and formally rendering
him the nomination made ut Chicago,
Senator Warner said he could not COM
p!cte the discharge Of his agreeable
duty without assuring you of the high
respect in which you are held, not only
by those Of your own political faith,
but by your fellow citizens without re-
gard to party: of their admiration
of your ability, manifested throughout
your public service: of their knowledge
of the preparation which you will
bring to the discharge Of the high and
difficult duties of president and of
their belief that Taft would square all
his official acts by the rule adopted by
Roosevclt--thc equality of all men be-
fore the law.
Warner concluded MS follows: at
therefore gives mo genuine pleasure,
Mr.. Taft. to prescn! to yon Ibis formal
nomination from ilie Ee.,ulli an party.
whose governmental pciric; have for
SO long kept in lalata,e the might"
forces of the nation.' ;nil owlose con.
tinued guidance of thr nh.'nn We have
every reasonable r,sit tc l,eiic,-s IA.
the people are now locking"
Warner was clcrrcd rs he !t'sil.
her periods We're Endorsed With more
cheers. and the cheering M.s loud AMI
long Mt his close. But generous as wa:
the applause given him, it was Il mers
zephyr of reclamation con pared With
that given the party leader. as bowling
TO the assembled thousands he proceed
cd to reply. Ills speech was Il very
1ull ana complete discussion OF the
issues Of the campaign, and was given
very cyclone of appreciation ut its
close.
Taft's acceptance will be followed
by procession of marching clubs and
later by a public reception on the lawn
With the speech over, the scene was
shifted for the review of the parade.
A platform with II canopy cover was
thrust through the high iron gates Of
the mansion and over the sidewalk.
On this Judge Taft took his stand.
Marching club after marching club
We're there to salute, shout. wave
flags, canes, hats. receiving smiling ac.
acknowledgement, stirring their enthusi.
assn afresh, and then gave place to
other clubs from other sections.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Dutch Cruiser to Venezuela.

The crusier Gelderland was ordered
to proceed Immediately to Venezuela
to protect Dutch interests there.
The Geldcrland arrived off Willem-
stad ut o'clock in the morning. She
was ordered to quarantine atation. The
Gcldcrland had on board j. u. de Reus,
minister resident of the Netherlands
int Caracas, who was dismissed from
Venezuela by President Castro. NJ. de
Jieus boarded the warslip at Porto
Cabello,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
RuraI Delivery by Motor Cxcle.

Iowa Falls, Ia, Aug 1.-Rural
Carrier Iadley, who has one of the
routes running out of this city. is dem.
onstrating that the motor cycle may
become factor in the delivery of mail
in the rural service. He has Just put
into service motor cycle and the saw
ing of time is remarkable. His route
is twenty-five miles long and he serves
seventy.five patrons. He can cover
the route and stop at each of the boxes
IN two hours. and claims he can even
reduce this record by half an hour.
With the old modes OF conveyance lie
required from six to eight hours
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Mt its first national convention. The
friends of Hryan made an effort dur
ing the night session to bring his
name before the convention, and the
man who attempted it nearly produced
a riot and narrowly escaped physical
violence Mt the hands of the indignant
delegates. The man who sought to
place Bryan in nomination was ]. I.
Shepard, of Fort Scott, Ilts. He did
not succeed in his mission. for beng
called to order by the convention and
questioned by Chairman Walsh he add
mitted that 1T was his Intention to
name Bryan.
The nomination of Hisgen was made
on the third ballot, his chief competi-
tors being Milton w. Howard, of
Alabama, and John Temple Graves, of
Georgia. Reuben II. Lyon. of New
York. received complimentary vote
on the first ballot and William Ran
lolph Hearst had forty-nine friends
who voted for him on the first two
ballots. The nomination of Graves
was made unanimously, all the other
candidates having been withdrawn
The convention adjourned sine die ut
l:24 a. m.
The convention put in the day per-
fecting .he organization. Installing the
permanent officers aud adopting n plat
form and then took Il recess to s p. m.
Charles A. Walsh, of Iowa, was made
permanent chairman OF the conven-
ton. There was protracted debate
Fin the resolutions committee on the
currency plank, and IL threat OF bolt
from some members OF the committee
nsainst the plank i'll favor of Il central
government bank through Which cur
rency is TO be issued so the people"
But the platform was adopted entllusi-
nsticlly and with apparent unanImity
At the night session the nominations
were made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Child browns in a Churn.

Webster City, Ia, Aug. 3.-The lit.
tie two-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
s. l.. Barr, who reside on farm
south of this city. was drowned in Il
churn. While playing about the yard
the little fellow found the churn with
several inches Of water in it. While
peering into it he fell in head fore
most, where his parents found him
dead some time later.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Wealthy Kanchman Auto y,cti,n

Cedar Rapids. Ia, Aug. 3.-H. NJ.
Wooster, a wealthy ranchman Of
Rlairstown. sixty-six years old, was
killed by the overturning Of his auto
mobile near Marion. He was on his
way to Lannrk, ILL.,, with his wife and
his granddaughter to visit relatives.
The machine went over a steep en-
'nlnkment. willie running at high
speed and was overturned.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Hull Gets the Certificate.

Des Moines, Ia, July 31.-The ex-
ecutive council Of the state has issued
a certificate of nomination for congress
to j. A. Il. Hull. This makes him the
Republican nominee, and is the last
official step in his nomination. His
name will now appear in the regular
Republican column on the official bal
lot in the fall election.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Twenty Saloons Driven Out.

Burlington, Ia, July 31.-AIore than
twenty saloons in Burlington will have
to go out OF business as result of the
mulct regulation regarding the consent
OF adjoining property owners. Proprie-
tors of resorts all over the city are ac-
lively engaged in preparing to come
strictly under the laws.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Two Bullets in His Brain

Iowa City, Ia, Aug. 1.-The body of
Edward Eckert. n jeweler of Marengo.
was found partly submerged in the
Iowa river near 4Amann. Two bullet
holes were discovered in the temple.
He left his home in an automobile on
Tuesday morning. announcing bust
ness trip. No fears We're entertained
for him until the automobile was found
In the woods.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Horribly Wounded in a Fight,

Clinton, Ia, Aug. 8. Peaceful
Henry" Fields, a Missouri negro, was
shot and mortally wounded by Hugh
Brown. aged sixty, Clinton resident,
In a fight at Browns home. Brown
used shotgun after Fields had cut
him with Il razor. Fields has one eye,
nose. mouth and part of his skull and
brains blown away.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Relay Race for Bows,

Mhrshnlltown. Ia, Aug. 1.-Secre-
tary j. A. Goodell, of the Y. NJ. C. A.,
is planning long distance relay race
for boys for the early fall. Prospective
routes are from Waterloo. to this city,
ottumwa to Marsllalltown via Oska-
loosa and Keokuk to AIarshalltown.
via Burlington and Cedar Rapids. 1t is
planned to enter enough boys to make
the distance for each half mile.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Heat Causes Suicide.

Burlington, Ia, Aug. 3. = David
Lamasuey. u dealer in fine horses, who
Travelled extensively, but had no per-
manent home. committed suicide by
the hara kiri method. He was tenn
porarily deranged mentally on account
of the heat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Cardinal gibbons in Rome.

Rome, Aug 3.-Cardinal Gibbons
visited several Of the high church dig
nitaries, including Cardinal Satolli,
project of the congregation of studies.
md Cardinal Martinelli, conversing
with them at length concerning Amer
lean affairs and especially with the for
mer regarding the university ut Wash
|lngton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
FOUR NEGROES MURDERED
A Mob at Russellville. Ky, Lynchc
Them for Expressing Sympathy
for n White Mans SLAYER.


Russellyille, Ky, Aug. Bon tho
ground that they had. as alleged. aa
members of n negro society. expressed
sympathy for negro In Jail at Bowl.
ing Green OH the charge of numbering
white farmer, n mob of fifty person,
broke into the Jail here aud taking OIL,
Virgil, Tom and Robert Jones and dog
Riley, hanged them ut the edge OF
town. The mob then disappeared and
its members are not known, unless thu
sheriff knows them. The negro in jail
at Bowling Green, Rufus Browder.
says he does not believe the society
Endorsed his crime. but said 1t had
raised money to procure lawyers for
him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Window Glnss Is Higher.

The price of window glass has been
advanced by the American Window
Glass company, the increase being 20
rcr cent on single strength and 33 10
Ter cent on double strength.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

After Il days consultation with his
assistants Attorney General Bonnparte
announces that the fight against the
Standard Oil Company of Indiana Will
be pushed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold
under positive guarantee to cure
consultation, sick headache, stomac CHI
trouble, or any form of indigestion. If
1t fails. the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can anyone do.
Anders & Phillip,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
8O-Acre Farm for Sale.

8O-Acre Farm for Sale.
If you want to buy good sO-acre
improved farm in this county, located
within two miles of q railroad station,
we have such q farm for sale. The
farm is all under cultivation, has good
dwelling, is we'll fenced. partly with
woven wire, two wells, new buggy
shed, hen house and gsrLery. For .
person who wants to purchase small
farm, this is splendid opportunity.
For terms and further information
apply to BRONSON, CARR & Sons,
24tf Agents for owners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Bank omcials Arrested.

The president and vice president of
the Eagle Savings and Loan company,
New York. have been arrested and in
tlicted on charges of grand larceny.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

II wish" said the revivalist, Broth
err Grimshaw wasn't quite SO strong on
doctrinal points. AS fast as l bring
people into the church he tries to put
them out Of 1t for heresy."- Chicago
Tribune
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
A Dear Friend.

81 hear yer frien' Tamson's married
again
Aye. so he is. He's been dear
frien' tae me. He's cost me three wad.
din presents an twa wreaths. Dun
dee Advertiser.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Republican Leader Has Been
Formally Notified Of His Morn.
ination at Chicago.
CINCINNATI TAKES A HOLIDAY
Thousands from Neighboring States
Attend the Exercises.
sAIUTBD FROM THE HILL TOPS
Senator Warner Breaks the News to
Taft and He Replies-Inde-
pcndence Party Nation
al Convention.


From the four hilltops surrounding,
Cincinnati, the Queen City of the
West the boom of guns was heard
early this morning-a salute of twenty
one explosions from each battery-usl-
cring in the day of the official an
nouncement to William Howard Taft
that he had been chosen by the ma
tional Republican convention as the
man to lead the party's forces in the
presidential election. The day was a
public holiday, so proclaimed by the
mayor, and it was generally observed
rs such. AS the guns doomed the
streets filed with citizens, not only
residents, but thousands from the
neighboring states of Indiana, Ken
tucky, West Virginia and rennsylva-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
After the Lumber Trust.

-Four states have Joined in an at
tack on the lumber trust. filing custer
suits in Kansas, Missouri, Texas and
Oklahoma.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Notice of Probate Of Will.
State of Iowa. Delaware counsy.-ss.

oase VI NV o. Ootn""fo OouHs3'-
To All Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified that the last will of
L. NJ. Davis deceased, has been filed.
opened and read, and Monday, the 18th day of
October A. D. 1908. fixed as the time, and
the Court House In Manchester the place for
hearing and proving the same.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this
IT.. 81 JAMES BISHOP.
SO3 Clerk District Court
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
For Sale or Rent.

Three improved 80 acre farms In Del
aware county. Small payment down,
balance on long time. Also l6O-acre
farm.
2tf Jos. HUTCHINSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Mothers-Have you tried HOLSTERS
Rocky Tea? Its great blessing to
the little ones, keeps away summer
troubles. Makes them sleep and grow.
30 cents, lea or Tablets. r. A. Denton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
City in Holiday Attire.

The city was in holiday attire.
Flags floated everywhere, while the
decorations both of the business and
residence districts We're profuse, and
any stranger could have told in whose
honor this was done, for the portrait
OF the man himself was very Inn
portant feature Of the decorative
scheme. The guns had hardly ceased
booming before the strains of music
were heard at many public places.
bands stationed there making tile air
melodious with patriotic and popular