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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Meetina Old Neptune.

An inmate Of Sailors Snug Harbor
in speaking Of the ceremony connected
with crossing the line" when Father
Neptune presides over the initiation Of
the men who have never crossed the
equator, said:
Il got my introduction to old Nep-
tune while was in the merchant serv-
Ice. got my lather and shave and
ducking thirty years ago and helped
initiate many seafaring men and lands
men since then. With hot tar handy,
Neptune's crew often took liberties
which would not be allowed on board
a man-of-war. The skipper used to
look on from aloft, but he was blind as
a bat to things that he did not wish to
see, and the men knew enough to make
no complaint know that was mad
clear through at what got, but con-
tented myself with taking 1t out of the
next man."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Bryan Day at Omaha.

1t was "Isryan day" In Omaha Thurs
day. For that matter 1t was bryan
day" throughout Nebraska With tho
Democratic state convention as a nn-
clcus party lenders from every county
and practically every primary district
in the commonwealth gathered to
pledge allegiance to the presidential
aspirations OF Bryan and to consider
means for furtliering his interests be-
fore the Democratic national conyen-
ton
The MISUNDERSTANDING to Denver are
Felix J. Hale, 1. ]. Dunn, d. W.
Stephens and Z. w. Brown. DIR. r.
l.. Hall, of Lincoln, was chosen to sue
coed James Dahlman on the national
icOmtnittan
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
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. March 5.-Closing
Of the coal mines in Iowa, worked by
l5,0Gu miners. is threatened. The pact
between the operators and the miners
will expire March 81, and because Of
the failure to reach an agreement In
the eastern states last week, 1t is prob
able that the Iowa men will not be
able to negotiate successfully. John P.
Reese. secretary and commissioner of
the Iowa Coal Operators association,
expresses the belief that the mines will
shut down April /.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

oak and rock to the democratic par
ty. Heis denocracy's choice-dem-
ocracy's hope. They tell us that he
has been defeated twice. Twice
defeated, he has convinced the
world that he is right; twice defeat
ed, he has convinced the world that
he is worthy to be president; twice
defeated, he has forced republican
president to turn his back on re-
publican party and to take his stand
upon democratic platform"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Alfonso's Life ia Threatened.

Alfonso's Life ia Threatened.
Madrid, March "a dispatch has
been received here from the Spanish
minister to Switzerland saying that
Eie anarchists of Geneva have decreel
The death of King Alfonso and Premier
Maura.
1t developed here that section Of
the Spanish ministry is bitterly op-
posed to King Alfonso's going to Bar
ce!ona, which is described as II. wasp's
nest" but the king. with display of
the old Bourbon courage. has refused
to be dissuaded. He considers it his
duty to go and is confident that his
visit to- Barcelona will appeal to Il
chivalrous spirit of the Spanish peo-
pie and have good effect.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

Z The evidence had shown that the
brick which careless workman had
dropped from scaffolding twenty
feet above the surface of the ground
had fallen on a mans shoulder and
broken a bone, but the jury decided
that the victim had no cause of action.
The falling of the brick had no neces-
sary connection with the accident.
Gentlemen" said the Judge, II new
er heard of such a verdict. You utter
ly ignore the existence OF the law of
gravitation."
"That law, your honor" answered
the foreman Of the Jury. lis SO old that
we decided not to consider it It's OBJ
solete. Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Gbe Df1llorr0f.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH II. 1908.
Democratic State Convention.

Pursuant to the call of the Democrat
10 National Committee delegate con.
vention of the Democratic party of
Iowa is hereby called to meet In the
city of Cedar Rapids on Thursday,
March 26, 1908, at the hour of 10 O'clock
q. NJ. the purpose OF said assembly be-
ing to provide representation from this
state to the Democratic National Con
vention to be held at Denver, Colorado,
on July z, 1908, by the election of -four
delegates and four alternates- at large
and two delegates and two alternates
from each Of the eleven congressional
districts of the state. Also for the
transaction of such other business ss
the convention may deem necessary
and proper.
The ratio Of representation will be
two delegates from each county and
one additional delegate for each 200
votes and fraction thereof above 100
votes cast for the Hon. Claude R. For
ter for governor at the last general
election. Upon such basis the counties
Will be entitled to the number of dele
yates az aet forth hnlnw.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Guard Against the Guerrlllas.
(From the Carroll Times.)

Defeat Bryan for the nomination?
don't you think it for moment!
The place to look for dirty work is
in the committees that'll be selected
to manage the campaign. That's
where the guerrillas expect to get in
their work. They know that they
stand no show in an open fight
against Bryan and will be true to
their record Of old. See that men
who have always been loyal to Bry-
an will get the management of the
campaign. We want no selling out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Outbreak Of Drunken Indians.

Grand Junction, Colo, March o.
AS the result of an outbreak by drunk
en- Indians at the government school
late at night. the Jail building was set
OH fire and two of the disturbers mar
rowly escaped cremation. Disciplinarl-
an j. E. Shields was murderously as
saulted and the men responsible for
the trouble are in the county jail
awaiting whatever action Superin-
tendent Burton may deem necessary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

A man who died recently in the
north of England and had been living
a dishonest life under the cloak of re-
ligton, wishing to pose as good man
to the last, said to those around him:
"All is bright before me-"
aye" said one of those present,
whom he had swlndled out of sum Of
money, IAN in abeat ten minnits
theau'll be near enoof to see tn blazer!
Manchester Guardian.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Prairie Township

The democrats Of Prairie town.
ship will meet in caucus at the
Stewart school house at s o'clock
Friday evening, March 18th, to Sc
lect delegates to the county con
vention and to transact other i'm
portant business. Afull attendance
is requested.
Township Committeeman
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Well Known norseman Killed.

Kansas City. March 9.-David Wal
do, a wealthy horseman, well known
throughout the United States, and who
formerly owned race track here, was
killed near Independence, Mo-, in n
runaway accident. His body was
found late at night lying in the road.
where it had been thrown from n
wrecked buggy which lay nearby. He
was graduate ofW ,hington and Lee
university in Virginia and father of
Jed and William Waldo, who We're ia
nous Jockeys few years age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Democratic County Convention.

Pursuant to the call of the Dem
ocratic State Central Committee Of
Iowa, a delegate convention of the
Democratic party Of Delaware county
is hereby called to mest in the City
Hall, Manchester, Ia, on Saturday,
March ID, 1908, at the hour Of IL
o'clock, A. NJ, the purpose of said
convention being to select eleven
delegates from this county to the
Democratic State convention, to be
held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on
March 26, 1908. Also for the trans
action of such other business as the
convention may deem necessary and
proper. The ratio of representation
in said county will be one delegate
for every ten votes or fraction there
of Of five or upward cast at the last
general election for the Hon. Claude
r. Porter for governor, which will
entitle the different precincts repre-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
EXEMPTION FOR UNIONS
Conference on That Subject Between
Seth Low and President Com
pers at Washington.

An important conference was held at
Washington Friday between Seth
Low, OF New York, president of
the Civic Federation, and commit
to-. from the American Federation of
Labor, which included President Com
pers. when the advisability of secur-
Ing an amendment to the Sherman
antitrust law exempting labor organ
izations from its provisions was con
sidered
While no definite conclusion was
reached Gompers said there was an
endcavor to get together on a measure
to be introduced in congress (which
shall permit labor organizations to Sc
cure relief from that body in order
that they may perform their proper
duties and functions within the law"
Gompers said that great progress had
been made and that further confer.
cnces would be held.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
B,p FOUNDRY Pl.nt to Close,

st. Louis, Mo-, March cit is an.
nounced by officials of the American
Car and Foundry company that its
plant in South st. Louis will be closed
down March 10, throwing 1900 men
out of employment. In normal times
the plant employs 1900 men, but 100
were laid off several weeks ago. 1t
is also stated that the men yet en-
ployed in the three other plants near
st. Louis will be dismissed within a
few weeks. Lack of orders is given as
the cause.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

Deceased.
To Mary q. klunden; John Goedken; Gerhard
Goedken; Elizabeth q: Scherbring; Theresa
Drumming Boes; Mary Drumming, and Carolina
You and each Of you .. Q hereby Notified that
on or before re the 18Th day Of April! 1905 there
District Court Of Iowa, In and for Delaware
County, the fnsl report Of John Goedken, US
late Of said county. deceased, In whici, he viii
ask that said estate be adjudged settled, AID
SAID report approved.
And that unless you appear thereto and show
cause to the contrary. on or before noon Of the
second day Of the next term OF said District
Court. TO be begun and holden 1t Manchester,
Iowa. on the 9th day Of April, 1905 said report
will be approved and said administrator dis
charged and his sutetes released
JOHNNGOEDkEN.A Administrator,
By Bronson, Carr Il Sons, y
iiw4 Attorneys for Administrator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Collins Grove.

The democrats of Collins Grove
township will hold township
caucus at Mulvehill's Hall at one
o'clock on Friday afternoon March
18th for the purpose of selecting
delegation to the county convention
to be held at Manchester Saturday
March 18th 1908.
Township Committeeman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
1t.llan Murderer E.ecuted.

Osslning, N. Y, March 9.-Antonio
Strolla. an Italian, who killed An
tonic Torseilla in Van Cortlandt park,
New York, last August, for the pur-
pose of robbery, went to death in the
electric chair at Sing Sing prison with
a smile after a cheerful good-by to
the witnesses. The execution was en-
tlraly successful.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
WIN Ltye Up 10 the Law.

Eastern railroad men say that
though the railroads tried to the last
to delay action on the nlne-hour law
for railroad telegraphers, which went
into effect March 4, they We're pre-
pared to meet the new conditions and
would live up to the law to the letter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Milo Township.

The democrots of Milo township
will meet in caucus Saturday March
IA, at l0a m. at the Office Of Bron-
son, Carr & Sons for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the county
convention.
Township Committeeman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

Mrs. w. II. Norris gave al o'clock
luncheon Friday at her home on.
Franklin street to the members Of
the P. E. O. During the afternoon
the annual election Of officers took
place. which resulted as follows:
President, Mrs. j. w. Lewis; Vice
President, Mrs. G. A. Peterson; Re-
cordlng Secretary, Mrs. H. M.
Bradley; Corresponding Secretary,
Mrs. j. S. Jones.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

/. The talk about compromises in
this county between the republican
factions seems destined to end in
talk. 1t begins to look as though
the Allison lion and the Cummins
lamb can not lie down together in
the convention next Saturday un-
less the lamb will be content to &C.
cept position inside of the lion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

ed their closest attention throughout
the four acts. His company was
pleasing in the fullest sense and
its Interpretation of the various
parts was a relief and a pleasant di.
version from the usual STACY" man
or used by the majority of those ap-
pearing on the stage of localtheatres
This company is booked for q return
date in December of this year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

All voters subscribing to the funds-
mental principles of Democracy are in
vited to participate in the selection OF
delegates to this convention.
By order OF the Democratic State
Central Committee of Iowa.
Done at Des Moines, February Z, 1908
j. F. MoGINTY, U. w. MILLER,
Secretary, Chairman
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
vii, Break Up Diamond Monopoly.

london. March 8. There is a
probability that the Diamond monopo-
~ Will be broken up through the nom
renewal of the contract. which expires
this month, between the Premier Dia-
mond Mining company and the dia-
n,ond syndicate, which hitherto has
taken the output of both the Premier
and DeBeers companies. In case tho
contract is not renewed, war will be
declared by the Premier company
against the De Beers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

II hear that your husband is critic
ally Ill, Mrs. Tiff" said Mr.. Gummey.
Yes he Is. He crlticises the doctor,
and he crlticises the nurse, and he crit
tcises me. oh, he's critically Ill, all
rtght"-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Town ship Caucus.

The democrats Of Honey Greek
township will hold caucus at Cen
ter school house Friday evening at
8 o'clock, March 18th 1908.
Township Committeeman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
North Folk.

The township caucus will be held
at the Lebo school house Friday,
Mar. 18th, 1908, at 1880 p. m.
Township Committeeman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
stuck in Front Of sh.w,s Home,

Denison. Ia, March 6.-The Italian
car reached here. taking four hours to
go nine miles from Vail. The car stuck
In the mud in frontof Secretary Shaw's
residence aud a crowd volunteered to
help start the machine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
foh SAFE,

Ny residence property and one scte
OF land In North Manchester. wen
Improved. Fine shade and fruit trees.
and considerable small fruit. A very
desirable home. Enquire on the pre-
misses Of
114w VIM. 7. MilIet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Death Of Curator Aldr,ch.

I.ione, Ia, March 9.-Charles Aid.
rich, curator and founder of the state
historical department of Iowa, is dead
of grippe and kidney trouble. He
was horn in 1928 in New York state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

First Honors in Oratorioal Contest.
Mt. Pleasant, Ia, March 9.-Iowa
Wesleyan university, Of Mount Pleas
ant, won first honors in the state
oratorical contest, Morningside college,
Of Sioux City, H., took second place,
and Drake university, of Des Moines,
was third.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

1t is reasonably safe t, say that
the count i. of no account, who
comes to America to marry a bank
account.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

Host-Why on earth did you put poor
Jenkins between two such chatter
boxes at the table? Hostess-Why.
dear. you know he is SO fond of tongue
sandwiches!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

The precinct caucuses for the Sc
lection of delegates to the county
convention, will be held at the usu-
al places for the holding Of caucuses
on Friday evening, March ID, at 1880
p. NJ, unless otherwise ordered by
the precinct committee.
By order Of The County Central
Committee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

There will be roller skating at
Central Opera house tonight Tues
day and on Friday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Notice Of Appointment Of Administrator:

State Of Iowa, L..
Delaware County %.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the nm.
dersigned has been duly appointed and ouaIi-
hed as Administrative Of the Estate of Hermann
holkef, late OF Delaware County, Iowa de.
ceased. All persons indebted to sad Estate
are requested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims ngsinst the same viii, pre-
signed for allowance.
Dated February 2bth. 1905. Avs
II. +. Arnold. Attorney for Estate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

The Knights of Pythias are enioy-
in a constant and steady growth in
membership, the officers Of the local
lodge endeavoring to make this year
one of the best in the history Of the
organization. Candidates are being
voted upon and initiated every Mon
day night. Smokers and suppers
are enjoyed frequently by the mem-
bership.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

Chiefly the mold of mans fortune
Is in his own hands.-Bacon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

The I. o. o. F. lodge transacted
their regular business on Monday
evening, and on Friday night, in the
different degrees will take place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

On Wednesday evening Of last
week, the Rathbone Sisters enter
tanned their members and the Sir
knights of Pythias at the Castle;
the hostesses Of the affair being
Mesdames @. A. Peterson, Sherman
Harris, Burton Clark, and NJ. K.
Brown. Supper was served and the
tables were very pettilv
dressed with china and cut glass, to
gether with flowers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

An audience, which assumed en-
couraging proportions before the
curtain announced t'ae first act of
"The Cow Puneher" at Central OPP
era house Thursday night. thorough
ly enjoyed the presentation of the
story of western life produced by
w. +. Manu. The play was offered
by company of people for whom
words OF true praise should be said.
The leading man, who took the role
Of "The Cow Puncher," was we'll
liked BY his audience, 'and, command
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Notice Of Dissolution Of co-par,nersb,n

Notice Of Dissolution Of co-par.nership,
To all Whom 1t May Concern.
Notice 10 hereby given that the co.partuer
ship heretofore existing between the under
signed, undor the firm name OF Edmunds Il
Pride. was dissolved on the 22d day OF FEBRUARY.
1909. The business will be continued by Miss
olive Pride, who assumes the Indebted cess Of
said nrm, and to whom ell debts owirg said
Manchester. Iowa. March 2, 1858
MIS- OLA EDMUNDS.
ll-l% MISS OLIVE PRIDE,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

A picnic supper and Five Hun
dred were enjoyed at the home of
Mrs. j. W. Lewis Monday evening.
The guests icluding the hostess,
were Mesdames Fl. ii. Lawrence,
George Y. Keiser, w. Fl. Wolcott,
w. @. Blake, II. M. Bradley, R. A.
Denton, p. w. Hrnby and w. Fl.
Hutchinson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11
Social Events.

A stock company is booked at
Central Opera house for March 30
81 and April l.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Richardson
entertained in honor of the formers
nieces, the Misses Edith and Ruby
jackson of Portland, Maine, on
Thursday evening. Sixteen guests
had been invited and the evening
was enjoyed with Five Hundred.
Another complimentary party for
the Misses jackson was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs +. E. Rich
ardson on Friday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

A number Of young people near
Oneida and surrounding community
presented play in a school house
near Oneida Friday evening Of last
week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

Mayor June. C.E. Gate. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Ball. Mr.. Jennie Reynolds. Edw. and Robt
June. Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Bruce. Mrs. 0. A.
Iibbitts and daughter. Theima. Mr.. and Mrs.
s *. Myers, Miss Yira Colliuge. Miss Mary
Wilson, Miss Blanche Otis, Miss Blanche Cum
mings. Miss Colby. Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Stead.
MI. and Mrs. Harold Stead. Bernard Stead,
Miss Bercheon Stead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

The Five Hundred Club meets
with Mrs. E. E. Brewer this after
noon "wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

A dancing party, consisting of
thirty-two couples, was given at
Pythian Castle Friday evening by
the young men of the city. Music
was furnished by Miss Hazel Huene,
and Messrs. F. j. Reiger and Jay
Barr. The Metropolitan resta urant
on Franklin street served supper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

On next Tuesday evening, st.
Patrick's day, the Highland Mobiles
will give dance at Central Opera
House, and the ladies auxiliary will
serve supper in the balcony at mid.
night. The management haye Sc
cured good orchestra, and promise
good time for those who attend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

One of the pleasant affairs Of last
week was given by Mrs. Burton
Clark complimentary to her sister,
Mrs. Sherman Harris, cards being
enjoyed during the evening. A two
course supper was served by the
hostess to her following guests: Mrs.
Sherman Harris, Mrs. Henry Bron-
son, Mrs. 3. NJ. Bradley, Mrs. q.
Hruby, Mrs R. A. Denton, Mrs.
9. A. Peterson and Mrs. Geo. Y.
Keiser.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

"The Deacon and the Widow"
will be presented by Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Ellis and company of nine
at the City Opera house March 10th
which is being secured by Olive
Branch, Modern Woodmon of the
World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

The Women's Relief Corps will
serve supper to the members of their
society and the Grand Army of the
Republic on Wednesday evening,
March l8, in Ford Hall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

The knights of Pythias will give
q dancing party tonight (Wednes.
day. at the Castle. Carpenters
Orchestra from Dubuque has been
secured for the evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

Mrs. Patrick Campbell and her
company played THE Second Mrs.
Tanquery' at Waterloo Friday ev
ening, the production being wit
messed by DR.. and Mrs. II. M. Brad
ley Of this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

A party Of twenty-five attended a
dinner given at the Crosby home
south Of this city Thursday noon,
the affair being given by the ladies
society of the Sand Spring church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-11

An informal reception was tend
cred to the Rev. ] II. 7. Main anc
the Rev. and Mrs W. j. Suckow a,
the First Congregational churcl
Monday evening, by the member
ship of the society.