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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
welded At PETERSBURG.


The marriage of Miss Helena Breug
gemnnn and Mr.. Albin Koopman was
solemnized in St. Peter and Paul's
church at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning
by Rev Father sassen in the pres
ence OF many friends of the contract
: ing parties. The bride and groom
were attended by Miss Tillie Koop-
mann, sister of the groom, and MIR.
Louis Breuggemann, brother of the
bride. The bride and her attendant
wore dainty gowns of white. null, and
the gentleman the conventional black.
Mrs. Koopman is the eldest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Rruegge-
mann of Petersburg, and is one of
our worthy and popular young ladies'.
Gifted with the qualities of true wom-
anly virtues has endeared her to a
wide circle of friends. Mr.. Koopman
is an Industrious young farmer and
is justly popular among his associ-
ates. He is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
& Chris. Koopmann, prominent farmers
of near Dyersyille.
A reception was held in honor of
the happy couple at the home Of the
groom's parents. Many relatives and
friends participated. The bride and
groom were the recipients of many
presents. The Newsletter joins their
host Of friends In extending congrat-
ulations. They will reside on the
Koopman farm near Dyersville.-New
Letter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
THE CHILDREN LIKE 1T
KENNEDY'S LAXATIVE
\ COUGH SYRUP
Chivalry and Eatness.

Have You never noticed that great
personal bulk and chivalry so almost
always together? Well, they do. and ]
am reminded of circumstance that
happened long years ago. There was
in congress from the state of Alabama
n gentleman named Dixon Lewis. He
was notorious for his stoutness as well
as for his courtliness and abilities. This
gentleman WAS Virginian by birth,
but removed carly to Alabama, which
state he represented during several
terms of congress and was in the SEN
ate at the time of his death in 1913.
Biographers relate of him that one
time after the adjournment of con-
sress he was on his way home In q
steamer that was wrecked and while
he had an opportunity to do SO refused
to take seat in a small boat because
his great weight would jeopardizeetl the
lives of others in the boat, and, al.
though for Il time he was in great dan.
ger, he was at last rescued. There was
noticeable combination of chivalry
and fairness. Washington Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
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 tho Hawk.
eye State During the
Past Few Days.

Des Molnes, Sept. 12.-In pursuance
OF an agreement signed by nearly all
of the Republicans of the general as
sembly, tile Legislature adjourned until
November "a, when 1t will re-convene
for single day without expense to
the state for the purpose Of electins
to the United States senate the Re.
publican who is nominated for that
office ut special primary on Nov. 8.
To this program forty-one of the
forty-tllrce standpatters who have de.
feated the election OF Governor Cum.
Minis for senator for the short term
agreed. The action was taken follow
Ing second ballot for senator In the
joint session In which forty-three
standpatters opposed to Governor
Cummins again defeated his election.
Immediately the progressives went
into caucus and were addressed by
Governor Cummins who, saying that
new situation was faced because OF
the determined deadlock caused by the
standpatters suggested an adjourn
ment till after electionn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
.LAIE NEWS BY WIRE
DONE. BY soME DAsrARDs
So Railroad omcials Believe-Tr.in
Wrecked and Thirty.Fou
Persons Injured.

Wrecked and Thirty. -Four
Persons Injured.
Mcadville. Pa, Sept. Thirty-four
persons were injured in the wreck of
Erie train Number 4, Chicago to New
York express, ut Geneva, Pa, n small
station eight miles west of here. the
wreck, the railroad officials believe,
being due to enemies Of the company
opening switch shortly before the
passenger train arrived. All of tie in
jnred were brought to this city, and
twenty-three of them were taken to
Spencer hospital. Five Of these after
having their injuries dressed were dis.
charged. None of the injured will die.
the doctors think.
Among those injured are the follow
ing: Mrs. Myrtle Baldwin, and 1 e
year-old daughter Lucille. of Van Bur
Ell. Ind. both painfully bruised; JON
McDill, of Meadvllle. fireman, cut and
bruised all over body; Edward Cox, Of
Meadvllle. thigh broken and left tibia
Meadville, thigh broken and left tiba
fractured. serious; Fred Jackson,
Brooklyn navy yard, head cut and hips
bruised. serious: w. P. Hamlin, Rocli-
ester. n. V. chest bruised; w. Fl.
Chadick, Suffcrn, NY, badly shaken
dD. 49,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
FITZGERALD FREED BY COURT
Man Accused OF Stealing si7s.ooo
from Chicago subtreasury
Allowed to Go.

George w. Fitzgerald, of Chicago
accused on the complaint Of Prl-
vate Detective Herbert L. Young Of
stealing $4,000 from Assistant Uni
ted States Treasurer William Bolden.
week as CUSTODIAN Of the subreasury
ut Chicago, was discharged and the
charge against him dismissed by Judge
Chetlain In the criminal court. Judge
Chetlaip, who sat in the case as COM
uniting magistrate, elected to dismiss
the case against Fitzgerald before him
rather than to compel officials and en-
ploycs of the subtreasury department
to testify or produce books and docu-
ments III the case in the face of dircc-
tons given to item by Acting Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury l.. A.
Coolidge from Washington, ID. C.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
ANOTHER BALLOON FATALITY
Young Man from Milwaukee Prob
ably Morally Wounded-Baby
Lion with Him Unhurt.

In view Of 1000 persons at the
fair. held at pongan Hills, Staten ISL
and, William CODY, youthful balloon
ist Of Milwaukee, Wis, fell from an
exploded balloon and was probably
mortally injured. A baby lion which
CODY had taken up with him also fell,
but landed ON the PROSTATE form Of
the aeronaut and escaped unhurt.
CODY had been engaged to make
flights during the week of the fair.
The lion cub wrs suspended from a
trapeze and parachute alongside of n
parachute and trapeze CODY intended
to use. When the balloon was about
seventy-tive feet In tile air a flash of
fame was seen and the next In.
slant the gas bag disappeared and a
cloud Of black smoke took its place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Murder over Drink Of Water.

Bellefontaine. o., Sept. 14.-Fighting
over the last drink of water left in the
camp, drought having dried up all
wells and springs in the vicinity.
Frank Dadisl was shot and killed by
two men ut the Ohio Electric railways
construction camp. Dadish wanted
the water for his wife. The police
are seeking Mike Rulu and John Kari
en-, who are charged with the shooting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

with asthmatic trouble and since that
time suffered intensely, but no one
ever heard him complain. Passengers
at the Illinois Central depot received
from him. the same courteous, gentle.
manly treatment. No one ever re.
ceived harsh reply to even the most
trivial question.
In addition to his efficiency as a
railway man. Mr.. Fuller's upright
life and stalwart integrity won for
him host of friends. He was an
exemplary citizen, interested in all
public Improvement and always ready
to do his part to further the interests
of our city.
There is genuine, regret in Inde-
pendence today because Of the loss
the community has sustained In the
death of John B. Fuller, and many
hearts will turn in sincerest sym
pathy to the bereaved wife and daugh
ter.-Independence Bulletin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
JOHN 3. FULLER.

A distinct shock, mingled with a
feeling OF personal loss, was felt
throughout the entir community Tues
day afternoon when the news OF the
death of John Fuller became known.
Although the public knew and keenly
regretted the fact that Mr.. Fuller's
health was In precarious state, few
realized that his honorable career Of
usefulness was SO near Its end.
John B. Fuller was born In Jones
&C unity November II, 1862, and at the
age OF z removed with his parents to
Earlville, where he received his early
education and acquired the knowledge
Ct telegraphy which he afterward put
into practical use in his life work.
June 81, 1889, Mr.. Fuller was married
Z to Miss Ella Arnold, of Earlyille ond
to this union was born one daughter,
Lille e. Fuller. who survives her
father Fifteen years ago the family
became residents of Independence, MI
Fuller having been appointed to the
position of station agent for the ILL
nois Central. a position he has filled
in such manner as to win the es-
TEEN and confidence of the entire pull
lie. Mr.. Fuller had great capacity as
a railroad man and coupled with this
unusual capacity was kindly genial
nature. a whole-souled, earnest desire
Z to do his work in such manner as
to please the public and advance the
interest of the company he represent
ed. Had John Fuller been blessed
with good health there are few places
iii railroad circles to which he could
nat have attained. The Illinois Cen
3 tra, appreciated this fact and his
faithfulness and efficiency called forth
their warmest commentator. Sever
years ago Mr.. Fuller became afflicted
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Twenty-Fiye Miles Of Fire.

A wall Of flames twenty-five miles
in length is said to stretch from Grand
Marias to Chicago bay, on the inter
national boundary line. The Pigeon
River Lumber company's camp ut Chi
cago buy is said to be destroyed, and
settlers are very anxious. The flames
are devouring everything in the White
fish valley. There is a bad fire at Sill
yer mountain and Gunfiint. Two
Pigeon river lumber camps on the in
ternational boundary have been de-
stroyed. The fire in the Indian reserve
is still burning, but the Indians have
1t in check.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are
thsoe who are habitually constipatcd.
orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels, and restores the
natural action of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not naus-
cate or grippe and is mild and pleas
ant to take. Refuse substitutes. For
sale by Anders & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Half Million Dollar Fire.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE seven
story building occupied by the Enoch
Morgan's Sons company. soap manu-
facturers. ut Bank and West streets on
the Hudson river water front, was to-
tally destroyed by fire which the
combined efforts Of four fireboats and
of practically the entire apparatus
south of Fourteenth street could sub
due only after Il fight Of five hours.
Tie damage is estimated Mt $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
THUG CAUGHT IN HOTEL
Puts Up Hard Fight Before Being
subdued-Another Fight ut
the Station.

Guests of the Brevoort- hotel Mt Chi
cago awakened by the shrill screams
Of Mrs. ]. Z. Wells assisted the
woman and her husband in bat
tie with William Mason, alleged bur-
glar, chased from the rooms occupied
by the couple early in the day. Bell
boys and patrolmen joined in the
struggle and Mason was badly beaten
before lie was subdued.
Later at the central police station
Mason made dash for liberty and
rolled down stairway with Lieu
tenant Alcock and Policeman Helberg.
They wrestled on the sidewalk in
front OF the station for several min
utes and Mason was conquered again.
The man was finally locked up and
recognized by Lieutenant Alcock MS
"rhe Dago,' said to be dangerous
criminal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Excursionists in a wreck.

Chicago, Sept. 14.-Alrs. Esther He
cox. of Chicago, and an unidentified
man were almost Instantly killed and
nearly two score of other persons,
most of them residents of Indianapolis,
were more or less seriously injured in
one Of the worst excursion wrecks of
the year. which occurred at Chester
ton. Inds twenty-one miles from Chi
cago, at 1850 o'clock in the morning.
A lake Shore suburban train known
as the .Chesterton theater dummy"
crashed into an indianapolis excursion
train which had been stalled near tile
station. The dense smoke blown down
from the northern forest fires is de-
clared to have been one reason for the
accident.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

At Denver, Colo. five men lost
their lives and score Of persons were
injured. several of them severely, In a
fire which destroyed the Belmont Ho-
tel. three-story building on Stout
street, early in the morning. The
dead:
Edward Moore, fifty-five years old.
real estate agent. Philadelphia, killed
by jumping; George Burtell, Pullman
conductor, suffocated; John ID. Kane,
Colorado Springs. suffocated: George
Bode, Middletown, n. y, died ut hos
pital Of injuries sustained by jumping;
George OFT, Dodge City, Kan, died Mt
hospital of injuries sustained by jump.
Ing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
CRIME OF VICIOUS rRAMps
Being Put on Train They Attempt
to Wreck Another, but Fail
and Are Captured.

Muscatine. Ia. Sept. 14.-Angered
because they had been thrown from d
Rock Island train when caught bump
ing two tramps made an unsuccess
full attempt to wreck the Wilton ac
commodation train. They placed a
humber of ties on the track around q
curve and the engineer was unable &c
stop.
The ties We're so inclined as to lift
the engine. hut by putting on all PEW.
er the engineer was enabled to throw
the distractions to one side without
being derailed. The suspects were
captured at Wilton. They gave their
names us Smith and Wilson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
a PIONEER LADY DIES.

Mrs. Mary Oehler died at her home
south Of Earlville Tuesday. The pass
Ing of Grandma Oehler was not unex-
pected. OF late years the burden of
{ her years has caused her to spend
most of her time in the retirement
4 OF her home and some months ago
" was known that she was failing
under the inroads of time. At various
periods in the past few years she
aAas been In serious condition, but
a rally would come and with 1t some
Aittle encouragement that her life
might be considerably prolonged.
Mary Kiene was born Jan. 26th,
1924 at Tamins, Switzerland and died
At her home near Earlville Sept s,
1S0S. She grew to womanhood in
switzerland coming to this country
Eith her father at the age of twenty
five. In 1850 she was united In mar.
Hiage to Ambrose Oehler by Bishop
Norris of Dubuque and for twenty
eight years their lives were happily
Sand beautifully spent together. Twelve
5chiidren were born of this union.
Three dying In infancy. -Four daugh-
tiers and five sons surviving to mourn
q her sad demise. They are George
&Oehler of Delhi. Henry Oehler of
nyersville, William Oehler of Delhi
Richard Oehler Delaware, Paul Oehler
of South Dakota, Mrs. Mary Krapfl,
Sioux City. Mrs. Lena Bowman Sioux
City. Mrs. Theresa Byerly Debit Miss
Lizzie Oehler who resides on the old
homestead in Delaware county. She
I IL also survived by one step.son, Mr..
Ambrose Oehler of Clarinda, Iowa.
The family lived near Dubuque un-
til S72. when they moved to the old
homestead near Earlyille. Iowa, wher
Mr.. Oehler died, September 90, 1878.
Mrs. Oehler was a devoted wife,
I kind and loving mother and chris
tian friend. Her hospitality knew no
bounds. Coming to Dubuque, also
''ville, in the early days when the
country was new, and accommodation
Tor travellers few, many poor be-
lated traveller was sheltered meath
her goodly roof from the cold, biting
winds of winter, and the drenching
fains of summer, departing on the
morrow rested and refreshed. She was
modest and reserved and lived in
daily life as she died, calmly and
+ fearlessly of the unknown future;
,fhe was above all honest and ambi-
aflous, and never knowingly wronged
ansse.
About twenty-five years ago she
became a member of the Catholic
church and has since remained a
sataunch true member. She died toll
ing her beads and fortified by tn.
Y lost rites of her church. Her swee.
faith in Gods dealing with His chill
dren was an inspiration to those WAC
came in daily contact with the pure
and good old lady. She was a mod
est woman and one who lived fairly
and followed closely the precepts of
the golden rule. When life is done
and all is said, this is praise suffi.-
5 Gent She will be greatly missed by
those nearest her, who have devoted
themselves in making her declining
years happy and restful. but they re-
sjoice that she is freed from physical
pain in that far away land, where
there is neither sorrow. or suffering. ;"
Lyersvilles Commercial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
FARMERS, NATIONAL CONGRESS
At Madison Wis September "a to 80

Are you going to attend the con-
vention of the Farmers National Con.
gress at Madison, Wisconsin, which
will be held September "a to 80? If
so, see that your railroad ticket to
Madison reads via the CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE & ST, PAUL RY. En-
cellent train service to Madison VII,
this Railway from rnost points in the
Central West. Complete informa-
ton About railway fare, train ser
vice, et,'., free from your local agent.
F. a. Miller, General Passenger Ag-
ent. Chicago. 37-2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Two Million Dollar Fire.

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 14.-The plant
OF the Cosmosdale Cement company at
Cosmosdale has been burned, with a
loss estimated at $2,0OO.OOO. BY the
time special train loaded with fire
fighting apparatus had arrived from
Louisville the flames were beyond con-
troll. The plant was about to fill a
large order Of cement for tie Panama
canal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
PROGRESS Is VERY SLOW


ton, Says Dun e Co.
R. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review of
Trade says:
Small gains are the rule In trade
reports. although changes are often In
significant and 1t is only In the aggre-
gate that any tangible progress can be
discerned. Interruption of holiday
made comparisons with the same week
last year unusually adverse, but indus
trial reports indicate that much ma
chinery that has been idle for months
resumed after Labor Day.
PRODUCTION OF pig iron Is now ut a
higher rl'r than at any previous time
this year, aud many hands have RETURN
cd to work Mt textile mills, while ship
plng departments In MI wearing appar-
el houses are beginning to feel the
pressure of demand for fall and winter
trade. depleted stocks in the hands of
country merchants and confidence in
steady Improvement in business en-
courage producers, although actual
contracts come forward conservatively.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
orvllle Wright slnashes Record.

Another record-breaking aeroplane
flight was made by Orvllle Wright Mt
Fort Myer near Washington. At
8:15 he made the ascent, rose easily
in the air, and Travelled with perfect
control. He circled above the parade
grounds fifty-eight times, and was In
the air fifty-seven minutes and thirty
one seconds, his speed approximating
thirty-six or thirty-eight miles an hour.
This smashes all previous aeroplane
records.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Iowa Fight Is settled2

Des Moines. Sept. 1.-THE stand.
patters and progressives of the Repub
leans in the legislature here united oil
resolution to adjourn until Nov. "a
While the resolution does not embody
the provision it is understood between
the standpatters and progressives that
whoever receives the primary nomina
ton for the long term will be elected
for both the short and the long term.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Dreyfus Assailant Is Freed

Paris, Sept. 14.-With the acquittal
by jury in the assize court of Louis
A. Gregori, who fired upon and slight
:ly wounded Major Dreyfus during the
ceremonies last June incident to the
placing of the body of Emile lola in
the Pantheon, the Dreyfus affair,
which has divided France into two
camps for the last twelve years, may
be said to have been buried beyond
all possibility. OF resurrection.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
State of Ohio, city of Toledo,

SOuAIy. IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior member of the firm of
f. ]. Cheney & Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, County and sta
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR
for each and every. case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure. Frank j. Chene)
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
ccmber, A. d. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
)SEAL.( Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the plood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY G CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Hits Commodity Clause.

At Philadelphia the commodity
clause of the Hepburn railroad
act has been declared unconstitutional
by the United States circuit court for
the eastern district of Pennsylvania.
This clause prohibited the ownership
of mines by the railway companies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
More Banks Denationalized.

Guthrie, Okla. Sept. 14.-Bank Com
missioner II. II. Smock issued state
certificates of authority to the Column
bin National bank to become the Cox
gate State bank. with $4,000 capital
stock. and to the Alva National bank
Of Alva to become the Alva Security
bank, with $4,000 capital. This makes
fifteen national hunks that have de-
nationalizcd and taken out state char
tiers since Attorney General Bonaparte
denied them the right to participate
under the state guaranty deposit .aw.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Political Worry Causes Suicide.

Dies Moines. Ia, Sept. 10.-Captain
Fl. b. Overholt, for ten years post.
master ut Iowa City, Ia, eluded mem
befs Of the family at his daughters
home here, secured room at the
Kirkwood Hotel. and put bullet
through his head. Worry over politi.
cal affairs caused Overholt to resign
as postmaster Il year ago. His mind
was affected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
FIRES ARE sMoLDER1Na NOW
But Rain Is Necessity to Make the
Situation Safe in the Mesa.

SoASueAbAOh soSsAC ia Viz lNAte4s
ba Range.
Absence of wind gave the Mesaba
range a day of quiet. and the forest
fires ceased to be IL menace in every
locality. No rain has fallen, and the
situation will he serious until moisture
puts an end to the smoulderlng fires
and makes the forests of northern
Minnesota less like finder. Grand
Marals, OH the north shore Of Lake
Superior, is considered safe from fur
Their invasion by the flames.
The woods for nearly ore hundred
miles along the north shore are ablaze
and millions of feet of standing thu.
Der Is still in danger Under orders
from General c. G. Andrews, state fire
warden, Chief John Il. Black, of the
local fire department has sent forty
men to the scene of The worst forest
fire above Grand AIurais. AT Grand
Rapids and Cohasset which were the
center of the fire activity on the Mesa
ba range Saturday, no fires are re-
ported.