Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-21

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Mrs, r. EtHriem was In Dubuque
"Wednesday IL a
L. L. Hoyt was in Cedar Rapids
Wednesday
rSMrss B. W@APiersoRswas in sDubu.
que Thursday
Miss Margaret Lindsey was in
Earlvilie last week. 81.
IA. Al Belknap of Strawberry
Point was in; own Friday. "a
Mrs. William Donnely Of Ryan.
was in the city Wednesday.
MRS. ]. w. Benda visited with
relatives in Delaware Thursday.
"A. M. Sherwood, o. A. Durham
and w. 3. Storey left for Quasqpeton
this morning to. enjoy several days
of fishing.
John Reilly has purchased the In
terest of his partner, Erwin Nee Cloud,
49,
in their Backbone farm, paying there.
for SIC, 100000.
Read G. L. Adams advertisement
concerning chrysanthemums. which
are now for sale.
Byron Bronson of Muskogee, OK
lahoma. was in the city, as guest
at the home Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. E. Bronson. part of last week,
Burton Clark has change Of adj
vertisement this week, calling atten-
t.on to a complete line of coats, cloak
d the latest creations in dress
g, DDS.
&C. L. Ewing, general superinten-
dent of the Illinois Central, passed
through Manchester Thursday after
noon on Business Car No. S which
was attached to Train No. g.,
Miss Idell Miles went to Cedar
Rapids today to attend meeting Of
tile. state library association, being
accompanied by Miss s. A. Woods.
librarian. Miss. Miles will also visit
at Mount Vernon with Miss Grace
Wolfe. sa
Word was received by his family
yesterday that +. N Beacon had
traded his lot in Sioux City for a "a
horse power auto. He sent word
that he was headed this way and ex-
|pected to be home in time to vote.
W. H. Ward of Ryan, who owns
the store building occupied by the
H. Allen clothing house, has let
the contract for laying 12-foot CO.
ment walk on the north side of the
property. to G. H. Parker, the entire
length being 100 feet. The wooden
platform and steps are to be removed
and concrete platform, x y, will
be built in its place, the walk to be
the same width from the frontage
It the rear. The city, which owns
several lots Immediately west Of the
Hetherington implement house, will
construct a crossing at the alley, be-
sides in front Of their property.
Mr.. Hetherington will lay walk. as
will w. H.. Norris, who owns one lot
in this block, the entire extent of
the walk reaching to the Novelty
| stables.
AT the Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday morning, the Rev. T.
E. Fleming. D. D., district superin-
tendent delivered a scholarly sermon,
the subject bearing upon the rela-
ton of man to God, and the meaning
of the Trinity. His preaching is at
all times helpful, and his able pre-
sentation OF the gospel is heard with
genuine interest by his audiences.
On account OF district work, DR.
Fleming will not be able to occupy
the pulpit of the local church for
six months. AT the evening service,
1.-THE Rev. r. .Aas Barnes minister, ad,
dressed his congregation on the sub
ject of constant attendance to divine
worship. DIR. Barnes was returned
Etos this chargao at the sxecent confer
fence, and hiaowork here. no doubt
willaresult in good. with the help OF
the parish.
-Gildner Brothers have begun thei
corn test" which will continue FOL
.eral weeks. Their advertisement
in this weeks issue Of The Democrat
| is 81 special. interest to- the agricul
t,irallHt, Wig believes that his, corr
production: this year Has been some
what better than thai ofs:his: neigh
bcr. A competent Judge win ebe Sc
cured by this clothing firm, who viii
pass upon the exhibits brought in an
make a decision at the close Of tn,
contest. SGildner Brothers conduct
ed similar corn campaign at Nor,
Springs a year ago, and not only die
their store enjoy satisfactory bust
ness, but fair sense OF rivalry ex
listed among the farmers who wer
) greatly Interested in ascertaining al
accurate test of their corn. Effort
are being made to secure Professo
P. G. Holden Of Iowa State college
but no definite statement san b
made as to his coming.
AL PLEADED GUILTY.
Harry Barmeier of Dubuque, deput
game warden and president Of the ID