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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
EARLvILLE.

u. R. all cordially invited
to a basket sociable at the home of
Mrs. E. Cousins on Friday evening
March 9th. The young Ladies
Society of the Congregational church
promise you good time.
John Werkmeister was a Dubuque
visitor over Sunday.
c. G.. Dake of Epworth trans
acted business in town Saturday.
Miss Wardell of Independence
was the guest of Miss Beulah
Zertler several days last week.
A home talent play by the young
people of Farley will be given at
the opera house on Tuesday evening
March 4. 1t promises to be good.
Word was received here Saturday
of the death of Rev. N. G. Brown at
his home, in Galesburg, Ill. The
remains were brought to Earlville
Tuesday and inferred in Fairview
cemetery. Mr.. Brown was SON
in-law Of John Cruise Jr. The sym
pathy of his many friends is extend
ed to the sorrowing widow and
relatives.
Died on Monday Feb. "a at the
home of his son, G. B. Bush in De
Kalb, ILL.,, Henry Bush, aged "a
years. Mr.. Bush was for many
years resident Of Earlville and his
many friends here regret to here of
his death. The remains were
brought here Thursday afternoon
and inferred in the Fairview Gene.
terry beside those of his wife who
proceeded him nineteen years ago.
The Entertainment Course have
decided to give another number and
have secured the Nevin Concert
Company for Tuesday evening
March 10th. The concert consists
of Piano and Violin music Elocu-
tionary readings and solos The
company comes highly recommended.
This number is separate from the
Course entertainment. Admission
20 and 50 cents.
VIM. Taylor and wife left Tuesday
for visit with friends and relatives
in Nebraska.
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DYERsv1LLE

Mrs. Mary A. Hill returned to
her home at Coggon, Monday morn
ing after pleasant, visit at the home
of her son Thos Cornwell in this
city.
Mrs. Joseph Krapf departed for
Delmar Junction Saturday morning
to be present at the marriage of her
brother, James Fitzpatrick which
took place Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lasche and
Rev. Father Sassen went to Cen.
tralia Tuesday being called there on
account of the serious sickness of
Sister Florentine who is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lasche.
Chas Brauer of Randolph, Ne
braska, arrived here Thursday en-.
route to Worthington to visit among
old friends. Mr.. Brauer formerly
resided near Worthington having
moved to Nebraska a year ago.
John Kraus of Worthington was
in Dyersville Wednesday He went
to Dubuque in the afternoon, to visit
Mrs. Kraus who underwent an oper-
alton Tuesday. We are pleased to
note that her complete recovery i,
assured.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schultz have
this week moved to their new home
on the Willard farm in Northfork
township which they recently pur-
chased. Mrs. Schultz is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Chas Banning of
this city. Their many friends wish
them success.
Frank Willard and wife departed
for Grand River, Decatur county,
Iowa, last Monday night where they
will make their home in the future.
Mr.. Willard purchased quarter
section farm there this winter on
which they moved. Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard have been residents of
North Fork township for quite a
number of years and have numerous
friends in this vicinity whose best
wishes accompany them to their
new home.-Commercial.
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coIEsBuRG.

Frank Mcmahon moved Wednes-
day onto his father-in-law's farm
near Wood.
?, d. Pecks are now occupying
rooms Mt w. Il. Bushs'. Fl. j. Kuhl-
man and family have taken posses.
sion of their home on Main street,
thus vacated. Mr.. Huffman will
drill a we'll on the premises and
make other Improvements as soon
as weather permits.
Geo. Knee was down from Nc
Gregor during the week to attend to
some business matters. He return
ed home Saturday, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Clazie Knee, who
had been visiting here.
S. P. Mcmahon was dangerously
ill Monday night with hemorrages
from the nose. He is better at pres
ent but still very weak.
Word was received here during
the week of the death of Douglas
Peck, which occurred recently at
CARRIER, Oklahoma, where he and
his wife were spending the winter
with their daughter, Mrs. Gibson.
He is survived by his wife and two
daughters. Interment was made at
CARRIER. The deceased was a resi-
dent of this vicinity for many years.
and our people regret his death.
r. @. Currie and wife and son
John arrived home Thursday from
California, where they spent the
past year. They liked California
very much, but are we'll pleased to
be at home again.
Wilbert Clendennen and George
Gore jr, went to Dakota last weekl.o
look up a location.
j. l.. Strader went to Chicago
Wednesday on business.
Edwin Schacherer and Elmer
Holscher and Misses Ella Stillenger
and Gertrude Bolsinger attended
the dance at Earlville Thursday
night.
Mesdames Julia Strader and
Kate Strader returned to their home
at 1T. Dodge the first of the week.
Mrs. M. A. Hodges has gone to
Almoral to spend a couple of weeks
with A. @. Slick and family and as
sist them to get settled in their new
home.
Mrs. T. S. Davidson is at home
from spending the winter with her
daughter. Mrs. Belle Tuition near
Greeley.
The next and last number of the
entertainment course will be by W
R. Bennett March 23d. Mr.. Ben
nett comes recommended as a fine
si"ger having been at one time a
member of the Hesperian Male
Quartette. Come and hear him.
Mrs. Margaret Gull remains about
| the same-very poorly.
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to Hot Springs, Dakota.
Wilson Pulver moved on the
Perry Thrope farm near Hopkinton
Monday.
Mrs. G. D. Stone was in Manchef-
Thursday.
W F. Neal visited in Dundee
Saturday.
Miss Katie Oehler was II recent
Dyersville visitor.
The young people enjoyed party
at Martha Lewis Tuesday evening.
John Toomer is here from Dubu-
que.
Miss Leslie Corbin entertained a
few friends Tuesday evening.
Chas. Stone was in Cedar Rapids
last week.
Mrs. Alex Young and daughter
Florence were recent visitors at
Center Junction.
Misses Hattie Beal and Sarah
Clough very pleasantly entertained
a company of there friends at Pro-
gressive Some R-Set Monday evening
of last week.
John Haeussler was up from
Monticello Saturday.
A company of friends to the num-
Der of 30 very successfully surprised
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Stone at their
home last Wednesday evening. A
most enjoyable time was had.
Tyler Furman returned 10 Dawson
Monday.
F. L. Stimson and wife enter.
tanned friends Friday evening.
Miss Myrtle Pierce of Ryan visi.
ted at P. G.. Michalls last week.
School election will be held mex,
| Monday afternoon March 9th
Four directors will be elected, two
to fill office in place of j. w.
Swinburne and B. T. Saunders
whose term of office expires and who
will not except the office again, anc
two directors to be elected in place
of p. B. Porter and O. A. Holdridge
resigned.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
FoREsTv1LLE.

Mrs. M. Cossey has returned home
after two weeks visit in Manches-
ter.
At the spelling contest held here
Feb. oath Miss Bernice Adams Of
the Forestville school had the honor
of spelling down the ether schools.
Campton, Dundee, Dixie and But.
terfield were represented.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Harrington
and A. B. Policy of Manchester Wis.
tied Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Pelley las,
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Armstrong Of
Lamont were guests of Mrs. D.
Adams last Tuesday.
The many friends ST Mr.. and Mrs
j. r. Cooking gave them pleasant
surprise Tuesday evening. They
were presented with an elegant par.
lor lamp.
Miss Lydia Whitman is assisting
Mrs. j. E. Cooking with her work
while they move.
There was a surprise party at A.
Wards last Thursday evening. The
guests report pleasant time.
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THORPE.

John Minch was in Waterloo one
day this week.
Mrs. Charlie Robson and child.
rem of Dundee spent few days with
her sister Mrs. Will White at Thorpe
Mrs. Fred Wendall spent Satur
day night with her sister Mrs. Del
bert Clark.
Mr.. Charlie White is able to be
around again.
Miss Mable Parsons is assisting
Mrs. Bedo with her work while they
are moving.
Sidney Simons is on the sick list
this week.
John Robertson and wife are en-
tertaining friends from Waterlo this
week.
John Minch ate dinner with Har-
vey Kane last Friday.
Mrs. Fred Wonleighton is sick
with the grip.
Mr.. Amsie Stone is moving onto
the Charlie Thorpe farm.
Mable Parson and sister Isabel
Daisy spent Sunday with her sister
Mrs. Spence Harding near Lamont
Mrs. Geo. Norris and Miss Gladis
Wonleighton drove to Manchester
this week.
Merrill Martin 10 on the sick list
Mrs. Jennie Preussner just return.
ed from Waterloo where she had
been Wishing for the last few
months.
81. o. Wiltsie of Manchester help.
ed Mr.. Beddow move this Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
NATIONAL LEGISLATURE
Synopsis of the Proceedings In tho
Senate and in the House of
Representatives.

Representatives.
On wednesday there We're two
speeches in criticism of the AID,
rich currency hill in the senate, Cul-
hcrsou criticised thn measure Nelson
NIilml also denounced il. The bill t.
revise the criminal laws of the Tut
cd States WAS passed An executive
session WIS held.
The climax of general debate in the
army appropriation hill In The house
of representatives came when Dalzell
delivered an exhaustive speech in de-
Tense of tic Republican party and its
policies The Republican tariff system
was attacked by Houston Crcnn.l.
Sherwood (oliol supported his hill To
pension soldiers of tho civil wat1t 81
a day. Tho army appropriation bill
was read for amendment and its con.
sidrraliun WAS not concluded
Tie senate Thursday considered the
Indian appropriation bill and listened
to Il speech on the currency by Me
Crcary CKy)
The house ordered the ways and
means committee out of the Capitol
and into the new house office build
ing. In spite of the opposition of the
members of that committee. For the
remainder of the session the army an,
preparation was up and the provision
| to increase the nay of privates was de
featcd
On Friday the consideration of
the Indian. appropriation bill and
IL speech by Smoot OH the currcn.
cy bill consumed nearly the entire time
/! in the senate. The Indian hill WAS
passed. and an executive session held
Adjourned until Monday.
Without dissenting voice the house
restored to the army appropriation hill
tho provisions to increase the pay to
noncouimissioncd officers and men and
to prohibit the private employment of
army musicians for pay, both of which
had gone ont previously on points of
order. Little progress WAS made will,
the bill.
| At Washington. Sunday. marked By
an assemblagc which included many
| of the most distinguished men in pub
lie llfc, with ceremonies particularly
impressive, the funeral of Crosby S
Noycs, late editor of the Washington
Star. was held at ST. Thomas Protest
ant Episcopal church. The editicc was
crowded. Rev. C. Ernest Smith, The
rector, ofiiciatcd, and at the request
of the veteran editor, expressed just
prior to his death, Rev. DR.. Edward
Everett Hale, chaplain of the senate,
participated in the services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

friends. Mrs. VIM. Zirtzman pas.
sed away at her home in this village
Thursday morning, Feb. &c, 1908,
at S o'clock. After an illness of six
years duration of almost constant
suffering borne with christian forth
tude. She has at last entered her
eternal home where suffering and
pain are unknown. The funeral
was held from tho German Luther.
an church Friday at ll:30 o'clock
a. IN. Rev. IL. z. Schmidt ollic;at-
ing. The sermon was preached in
both German and English. The
number that came to pay the last
tribute of respect to the memory of
the deceased shows in what respect
she was held.
Frederick Arndt was born in
Macklenbnrg Strelitz, Germany,
Feb. 8. 1889 and located in Du.
buque, July 1867. She was united
in marriage with VIM. Zirtzman,
July 1867. They moved to Della
aware and settled ON a farm Just
west of town in August 1870. Five
sons blessed their union one of
whom died in infancy. The deceas-
ed leaves to mourn her death Low.
ing husband, four sons as follows:
John j. of Rock Rapids, la, VIM.
G. OIL Pasadena, Cal, Herman F. OF
this village, Frank G. of Moscow,
Idaho. Three sisters, Mrs. Chas.
Zirtzman Of this village, Mrs. Fred
Buchholtz, Mrs. VIM. Bucket. All
of whom have the sympathy of many
in their sad bereavement. On &C.
count of the distance only two Of
the sons could be present at the fun
eral. Herman of this village and
John of Rock Rapids. The deceased
was life long member Of the Ger.
man Lutheran church, a devoted and
loving wife, a good mother and q
true friend and neighbor. She has
many friends in Delaware and yicin.
ity who extend sympathy to the be.
reayed parents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
HOPKINTON.

Peter Hugh was at Manchester
yesterday.
A. E. Anderson is home from his
business to Cuba.
s. Hogan has been on the sick
list for the past week.
A girl was born to H. B. Sill and
wife last Saturday.
Tim Sullivan went to Dubuque
last Friday, returning Saturday even
ing with Mrs. Sullivan, who has
been at Mercy hospital. 1t will be
pleasing to Mrs. Sulliyan's friends
to know that the operation for can.
Ger was apparently successful and
that she is recovering nicely from
its effects.
@. B. Mexican of Drinkwater, Can.
ada, spent day last week with T..
B. Dunlap and family. He has been
a resident of Canada for the past six
years, but was formerly from Scotch
Grove.
w. V. Keith is sporting a new
hand, one that he got made to order
to take the place of the one lost in a
shredder accident. The manufactur-
ed hand seems to have about all the
necessary properties except the sense
of feeling, and it is possible that
that may be acquired after use. A
set of tools goes along and are cal
culated to make it a pretty conven
lent piece of machinery. Mr.. Keith
thinks that he is now equipped
about as we'll as ever and he finds it
easy to do most kinds of work about
his engine and mill himself, while
before he was compelled to depend
upon others.
Last Saturday evening at the
Ricketts, home, the Misses Jessie
Ricketts, and Una Trevor enter
tanned about 35 young people at
Washington Birthday party. The
house was appropriately decorated
for the occasion with bunting, flags
and innumerable hatchets cut from
red card board. The dinner table
WAS especially pretty, covered with
its snowy linen over which were
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BAiLEYs FoRD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Haasis visited
at the home of w. Pulver of Delhi
Sunday of last week.
Mrs. R. E. Grommon spent Sun
day oflast week at the home of j. P.
Belcher, of Golden.
G. B Davis had business in Man
chester Tuesday Of last week.
Jerry Raster had business in Del
aware last Wednesday.
Claus Bros delivered hogs in Del
hi last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Raster were
in Manchester last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tillman Grapes
and daughters, Myrtle of Nellie
were in Manchester last Saturday,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAFT
Missouri Republicans in State Conven.
ton Declare for the Ohio
Man


Resolutions favoring the candidacy
OF Secretary Tiff for president, and
commencing the administration OF
Roosevelt were adopted by the Mis-
souri, Republican state convention at
st. Louis. In addition Attorney General
Herbert s. Hadley, of st. Louis,
was Endorsed as the Republican
nominee for governor; Charles
Nngcl, OF st. Louis. was made
the choice of the convention 70,
national committeeman. and delegate:
TO the national convention were select,
cd The altarmntes to Chicago are NIL
negroes
At the close of the convention rcso
ltiiohs were adopted rcallirmins dc
votion to tile doctrines ana principles
of cur pnrty." and instructing the dele
gates to Chicago TO vote for Taft for
president. The records of Senator
Warner aud the Republican represent
atiscs fran Missouri In congress were
also indorsed. and the convention ad-
journed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
DELAWARE

Mr.. Young Of Epworth took
charge of the service in the Baptist
church Sunday on account of the alb
sence of Rev. Alexander.
VIM. Austin and family left Mon
day for their future home in Des
MONIES. Mr.. Austin and family
have many friends here who regret
to have them leave.
l. A, Spear visited his daughter
in Greeley Tuesday.
The Delaware Cooperative cream
cry Co. received a car of salt Tues
day.
L. Snyder will move his family to
Pralriesburg this week.
F. W. Ray moved into the Mass
residence Saturday.
Mrs. W. F. Esler and son Oscar
spent Monday with Manchester
friends.
Mrs. Chas. Sheriff. of this village
passed away at the Sanitarium al
Anamosa Wednesday. The funeral
was held at her parents home in
Monticello Friday. We were un-
able to obtain any particulars. Mr..
Sheriff. and Mrs. Snyder of this vii.
lage have the sympathy of many in
their sad bereavement.
Miss Ellen Larson and brother
Edwin returned to their work in
Waterloo Sunday.
Chas. Killers and family visited
Mrs. Killers brother T. March in
Dyersville last week.
Mrs. B. j. Davis and mother, Mrs.
Clark were the guest of relatives in
Delhi Tuesday.
Mrs. l. A. Spear and granddaugh-
ter Miss Florence Beebe visited at
the home of Mrs. Spears daughter
in Greeley Saturday.
B. j. Enos and wife left Wednes-
day for Manchester where they have
purchased property. B. j. Enos
and wife have lived in this village
for years and have the respect and
esteem of all of their acquaintance.
It is sincerely regretted they have
decided to leave our village but we
can say in all truth that Delawares
loss is Manchester's gain. We
wish them all possible success in
their new home.
John Vanter moved into his resi-
dence recently vacated by j. B.
Enos Saturday.
r Brewer has moved into his res.
idence opposite the German Luther
an church.
Mrs. ]. Yelden visited relatives in
Manchester Monday.
Death has again visited our little
town and taken one of our beloved
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
Receivers for New York Bank.

New York, March 2.-J. Henry Hag-
gcrty and Joseph B. Ford We're ap-
pointed receivers of the Mechanics
and Traders bank by Justice Platzek
in the supreme court OH application
made by Attorney General jackson.
The Mechanics and Traders sus-
pended on Jan. 20. Since that time
the deposltors have been trying to ef-
feet reorganization and avoid re.
ceivership.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
EADS GROVE.

ALT. Tibbet moved last Tuesday
onto the Joe Schneider farm north
of Greeley which he has bought.
Fred Timm marketed hogs at
Greeley on Thursday.
Our mail carrier is able to go out
again.
]. NJ. Rutherford attended the
Bixby sale at Edgewood on Tuesday.
Sam Way was in Manchester on
Friday.
Leu Harris and family visited at
Geo. Gordens on Friday.
Della Smock is working for Mrs.
Holthaus. The latter is able to be
around again.
The L. G. A. will meet with Mrs.
j. j. Edmunds on Thursday Mar. 5.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
DELHI,

Bert Haight was down from
Oneida Wednesday.
Revival meetings begin at the
M. E. church Sunday evening, Rev.
Lusk will be assisted by Rev.
Bindenberger of Hopkinton.
E. J. Hopkins is moving on the
Haeussler farm this week and
Albert Harwig into town in the Lett
cottage.
Mrs. E. H. Fleming was in Man
chester Saturday
Chas. and Pete Luther have gone
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Avalanche in Switzerland.

An avalanche descended near Mop
penstein. Switzerland. The atmos-
pheric pressure which accompanied
it demolished a hotel at the mouth of
the Lochberg tunnel, killing thirteei
persons and iniuring fifteen others. The
occupants of the l.otcl, numbering thir-
ty. We're surprised while seated at the
table by sinister rumblings.
The hotel had been erected by the
tunnel contractors for the convenience
of tile engineers and others engaged
in construction work There were no
tourists there
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Pries,s slayer I'm Court.

Denver, Colo, March 2.-Giuseppe
Alto. slayer Of Father Leo. pleaded
not guilty to the charge of murder.
when arraigned in the criminal court.
Judge Greedy Wllitmore set his trial
for Monday, March o. Peter Bossic
was dismissed MS interpreter in the
case because ofstlle charge that lie is
a member of an anarchistic organi-
zntiOm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
RYAN.

Mrs. M. Mcdonald was Hop
kinton visitor the first Of the week
John Tarlton is back from Colo
RADIO and has developed into full
Aedged land agent.
Miss Bessie Haight and sister
Rilla were visitors in Manchester
last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Duffy of Ma.
sonville welcomed a pretty girl baby
to their home Tuesday.
Ed Lyness will shortly commence
the erection Of a large new residence
on his farm in Prairie township.
G. Washer who has been living
near Hopkinton moved this week
with his family to the farm he re-
Gently purchased of r. M. Merriam
at Golden.
ALI Rissler disposed of so acres
of his farm near the Tower Hill
school house Monday to Ben Falcon
er at $40 an acre.
At the Hazel Green township
spelling contest held yesterday
Helen Hicks was the winner. Harry
Hicks Jr., second, Ross Mcdonald
third, Elmer King fourth ard Ray
Mangold fifth.
Miss Della Jackson of Delhi was
an over Sunday guest of friends
here.
G.. I. O'Connor, the Dubuque
monument man was looking up
business here Tuesday.
Miss May Patton, Of Coggon, was
visitor in Ryan Monday. Miss
Patton is in the Cedar Rapids Ga
zette contest and received several
thousand votes by her visit here.
George McKeever, of Masonviile
was an over Sunday visitor with
friends here. He expects to take a
course of study in pharmacy at
Highland Park College, DesMoines.
Will Ward covered couple of
blocks in record time behind a run
away team Sunday. Things looked
blue to him for few seconds but
he got them under control without
any damage being done.
At the primary election held Mon.
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scattered the red hatchets; in one
corner was pile OF cannon balls and
and a rifle: in the center stood a
miniature cherry tree with Ratchet
stuck in its trunk, the whole making
pleasing effect. Prizes were
awarded to Miss Cornelia Parkhill
for guessing correctly the answers
in the game of wars, and to Howard
Stearns for drawing the best picture
Of Washington. A delicious two.
course supper was served.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
Railroads want More Time

Representatives of thirty-five rail-
roads appeared Thursday before the.
Interstate commerce commission IN
Washington and pleaded to have the.
time extended ut which the ninc-hcn
law as applied 10 telegrapllers is to be
enforced.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
Thomas 3. wanamnkcr De,a.

Liverpool, March 2-Thomas Is.
Wanamaker. of Philadelphia, son Of
former Postmaster General john
Wanamakcr, died suddenly at the Ho-
tel Liverpool here. Mr.. Wanamaker
arrived here on Thursday from Egypt,
where he had been travelling with his
mother in search Of health.