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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08
NOTICE 70 APPOINTMENT OF Ap.
:. MINIsTRAToR.

State of Iowa. Delaware County, SIS.
+ NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That
the undersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified as administrator of the
Estate of Matthew Haran. late Of Dell
aware County. deceased. All persons
indebted to said Estate are requested
to make immediate payment. and those
having claims against the same will pre-
sent them. duly authenticated. to the
undersigned for allowance.
r. b. STILES.
Dated August SOth, 1909.
36-3wks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08
REMoogLlAe PASSENGER DEPOT

The Illinois Central passenger de-
pot is being repaired. The ticket
office has heretofore been altogether
to small and 1t is now being en-
larged and made modern. The work
men are repairing the depot in gen.
eral.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

Arthur Pagles, who has been play
ing shortstop for Manchester all this
season, left Friday morning for Wat
erloo, where he was to join the Jack
sonville, Illinois, team Of the Cen
trail association. Pagles fields, his
position we'll and is a good batter.
in the first game he played with
Jacksonville he got two hits, only
six hits being made in the entire
game, two put outs, two assists and
one error.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08
TAG DAY FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tag Day for the benefit of the
Manchester Public library was.
success despite the unfavorable
weather.
The various women's organizations
turned in the following amounts:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08
BASE BALL TALK.

Cascade defeated the Cedar Rap
ids Rail splitters in hard fought
game by a score Of 8 to 2.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08
BOARD PROCEEDINGS.

august 81, 1909.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members all present with j.. B.
Evers, deputy auditor.
Glass 4-Bridpe
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

The dances given in the Armory
on Thursday and Friday evening
were well attended and enjoyed. Mu.
sic was furnished by oelwein harp
orchestra.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08
CARD OF THANKS.

The Ladies' of the .woman.s Re.
lief Corps, No. 20. wish to thank Mr..
Oscar Hockaday for the use of the
window granted them to hold their
market day.
Mrs. Julia Evans, Chmn.
Mrs. Ida Elder. President.
Mrs. A. G. Carter, Secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

Today Tuesday, the locals are
playing against the Cedar Rapids
Three-I league team at the West
Main street ball park.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

The merry go round and the usual
number of free attractions we're Oh
the grounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08
i COUNTY FAIR CLOSED sAruR.
DAY.

j
The Delaware County fair of 1908
( closed Saturday. The Indictment
| weather Of the week prevented the
fair from being one of the most sue
cessful fairs held in Delaware county
for years. On Thursday afternoon
the fair was abandoned entirely on
account of the rain and was held ov-
er ulsil Saturday. Fair sized crowds
gathered at the grounds each day
but not what was promised il the
weather had permitted.
The Art hall was chief center of
interest to many. The first floor of
the budding was used by the mer-
chants CT the city for their displays
as well as for exhibiting fruits, grain,
and other products of the farm. The
displays made by the business men
of the city were excellent. Those
who had their displays on the first
floor were A. d. Brown. Gildner
Bros, j. G. Lewis Music store and
p. F. Madden. One division was de-
voted to an interesting display show
ing the work of the rural schools and
manual training in the city schools.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

Base on bals-off Burren, 1.
Hit by pitched ban-schoenauer.
Two base hits-Pagles. Cretzmyer
T. Jaeger.
Sacrifice hits-Dayis, Burke.
Umpire Hoag.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

The Dundee band furnished the mu.
sic Of the week. They gave daily
concerts on the down town streets
both morning and evening which wer
spoken of with great appreciation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

Their was an unusual amount 5yof
corn, small grains and fruits of Del
aware county exhibited in the Hall.
The corn was Of a good quality and
evidenced that the county will enjoy
a large crop this year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

A large display of farm implements
was made by D. F. Young. The feat
ure of his display was a farmers
electric lighting plant. w. D. Hoyt
also had a fine display of farming
implements.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08
BALL GAMES AT THE FAIR.
Manchester VS.. Dyersyille.

On Wednesday afternoon Man
chester shut out Dyersville at the
fair grounds to the tune of to O..
The game was featureless and the
costly errors on the part Of Dyers.
willie made the game uninteresting,
In the third inning nine men of the
local team were at bat resulting the
four runs for them.
The score by innings was as fol-
lows:
Manchester i o A o o o o 8 x
.Dyersyille 0 0 o o 0 o 0
Struck out by Cobb, 5; by Burrell,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

The exhibitors of swine were few,
being made by L. Sly, o. H. Davis,
L. B. Bishop, Carrothers Bros. and
w. H. Drummy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

The upper floor of the Hall was de.
voted to an unusual line of embr6id-
cry, pictures and drawings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

The race horses which We're limit
ed to Delaware county were entered
by H. c. Smith, w. v. Cattron and
B. Hopkins.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08


who had their displays on the first
floor were A. d. Brown. Gildner
Bros, j. G. Lewis Music store and
P. F. Madden. One division was de-
voted to an interesting display show
ing the work of the rural schools and
manual training in the city schools.
The upper floor of the Hall was de.
voted to an unusual line OF embr6id-
cry, pictures and drawings.
Their was an unusual amount !, of
corn, small grains and fruits of Del
aware county exhibited in the Hail.
The corn was of a good quality and
evidenced that the county will enjoy
a large crop this year.
The show of horses was excellent.
A number of imported horses were
shown by the Greeley Horse Import
ing company of Greeley. Among Other
exhibitors were w. v. Cattron. Hen
ry Goodhile, H. p. Jones, AID Noble,
Ed Cook, ]. NJ. Kline, Casrother
Bros. j. d. Barker, H. R. Holmes,
and w. H. swindell. H. c.. Smith
and Meythaler Bros. of INDEPENDENCE
More sheep entries than usual wers
made by A. Born, Ole G. Dunton, L.
B. Bishop, Seth Severance, Henry
Wagner and F. B. Andrews.
The race horses which were limit-
ed to Delaware county were entered
by H. c. Smith, w. v. Cattron and
B. Hopkins, s
The exhibitors of swine were few,
being made by L. Sly, o. H. Davis
L. B. Bishop, Carrothers Bros, and
w. H. Drummy.
A large display of farm implements
was made by D. F. Young. The feat
ure of his display was farmers
electric lighting plant. w. D. Hoyt
also had fine display of farming
implements.
The Dundee band furnished the mu
sic of the week. They gave daily
concerts on the down town streets
both morning and evening which wer
spoken of with great appreciation.
The merry go round and the usual
number of free attractions were 81
the grounds.
The dances given in the Armory
on Thursday and Friday evening
were well attended and enjoyed. Mu.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-08

son returned 10 InelT nome az SAui "
la. Iowa, Monday morning, conclud-
ing a visit of several days at the
home Of Mr.. Petitions brother, Jacob
Petition.
Miss Bertha Fear of Webster
city was guest of friends in this
city last week, going from here to
Edgewod, where she is to be a
teacher in the public schools OF
that place.
Mrs. w. B. Coltman and daugn-
ter returned to their home at lnde-
pendence after spending several days
visiting at the home of the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Lawman.
Saturday evening.
Dentists from seven differen
Northeastern Iowa counties, Dubuque
( Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, ALBANIA
kee. Buchanan and Winneshiek, tn.
5D,Ibunue District Dental society viii
hold a meeting at West Union OF
September 9Th and 9Th.
"A. B. Wheeless of Hopkinton, Wis
ited the fair in this city last week
and Notwithstanding his nearly 8
years Of age. he can mount fligh
Of stairs as readily as boy. an
he takes as much interest in publ
affairs and passing events as he eve
did; and that is saying good dea'
for Mr.. Wheeless has always bee
an active and public spirited man.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10

When F years old he went to West Stockbridge, Mass. and there appren- ticed himself to learn the timers trade. He remained there for three years and a half, after which he went to Great Harrington and was there employed for one year by B. W. Pattison. From Great Burlington MT. Strong went to Illinois and worked there for two years. Returning at the end of that time he went to Ashley Falls and there entered into the timing business for himself. He remained there ten years.
 MT. Strong came to Canaan in 1870 in order to open business here, where he believed the opportunities to be better. He has remained here ever since. Dur ing that time he has maintained his reputation as @ capable workman and efficient man of business. while in the community he has made host of sim cere friends.
 Two years ago MT. Strong decided to retire from active business and therefore sold his flourishing business to A. J. Wigglesworth 6 Co.,. expecting to give up work and enjoy a merlted rest. It was found, however, that MT. Strong was so essential to the business. and his services were so valuable that in ducements were offered him if he would remain, which persuaded him to con- in thn h11S ho rugged health it agrees with MT. Strong to continue at work although having reached an age when most men are con- tent to enjoy the fruits of thelr lsbors.
 He was married October 28, 1864, to Elizabeth A. Decker, of Glencoe Mills, N. Y, whose death occurred about three months ago. One daughter was born to them, Mrs. Ada P. Lee of this place MT. Strong is member of the Metho, dist Church. He has had many oppor- tunities to fill public offices but has pre-. ferred not to accept
 Since he came to Canaan Tn 1870 MT Strong has seen many changes in this village. At that time West Main street was only back road to Ashley Falls and was not street in any sense of the word. there being only one house, the Gillette place, where Dr. Camps resi-, ! dence now stands, between the home of 1 Judge A. T. Roraback and Jacob Scham- erhorn's. Since that time MT. Strong has seen more than 50 buildings erected and the entire aspect of the village has changed from a small, old-fashioned hamlet to beautiful village of homes
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
THF UNIVERSITY
 CLUB BANQUET
TO BE HELD AT NORFOLK FRIDAY
LitChfieId County College Men Will Be Entertained by Mir. Stoeckel and Treated to Fine Program of Music George Chadwick Guest of Honor

George w. Chadwick, director of the New England conservatory, Boston, will be a Ruest of honor at the annual meeting of the Litchfield County Uni versity club to be hell at tho White house in Norfolk tomorrow evening. The Norfolk Glee club and the Canaan chorus, consisting of 200 singers, as. sisted by an orchestra of 45 players selected by Mir. Bernstein and Franks fanfare band of 20 players from New York, will present the following pro- gram, Mir. Paine acting as oonduotor: Triumphal march. Aida" ....... Verdi
 Fanfare band
 (At the beginning of this selection the audience is requested to arise to receive the club, who will enter the shed in body)
 Selections from "Noel". Chadwick (Composed for the Litchfeld County
 University club
 (a) Orchestra prelude, "The Star" (b) Chorus. Praise Him, O Ys
 Heaven of Heavens"
 Conductor, MT. Paine. Conferring of diploma of honorary membership in the Litchfeld County Choral union on Mir. Chadwick bY President Alderman.
 Intermission. Music to Shakespeare "Mldaummer Nights Dream" by Mendslssohn. Overture e.................. Orchestra Scherzo. o...................... Orchestra | (Only the choral portions to be sunR) Nocturno. .....,..'''.'...... .Orchestra Wedding march
 Orchestra and Fanfare band.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY JUNE TO- 1909

say: Make us produce clean milk but pay us what it is worth to make it at a profit
 In both MT. Lovell's and MT. Roberts statements no account is taken of the value of the teams used in handing milk maintained. The hours at which they must necessarily be used for both these operations render 1t impossible to de- vote much time to other work and e charge should be made accordingly.
 If it was as easy for us to get the grain mixture which MT. Roberts mentions at the price he quotes as it is for him to quote it we would have little more to show for our past years work.
 I shall always be glad to think of Mir Roberts as an expert accountant but judging from these two articles 1 must look to Mir. Lowell for practical advice in running dairy. Most of Us have not tIe ability to tahulatc and arrange figures so that they will make good showing but we do know that after d year of faithful work and no extrava- gances we have nothing left but the manure:-
 With which to raise more crops
 To feed more stock
 To make more manure, etc."
 Very respectfully
 CHARLES A. BEAUJON.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
PENMANSHIP IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Its Neglect Has Produced a Great Scarcity of Good Writers.

Its Neglect Has Produced Great
 Scarcity of Good Writers.
 We notice in Chicago paper that the question of penmanship of the pupils in the public schools has at last com manded the attention of the teachers, and that Professor Dows has been ap- pointed to take charge of the penman- ship department of the Chicago Normal School.
 Simple spelling and simple writing have been too long neglected in our public schools. Many methods seem to have been introduced into the spelling and penmanship which have so demor- alized the children that It is a rarity to see letter we'll written or the words correctly spelled. It is suggested that the style to be used by Professor Dows is very like that of the old Spencsrian, which, after all, was one of the most graceful and legible writing that we have ever had. and it would be very hard to improve upon the Spencerian. a
 It IS the exception ill these days that persons pride themselves on their good penmanship, especially women, when, .S a matter of fact, it k one of the most graceful accomplishments a woman can have. Another unfortunate part of the neglect of handwriting is that persons in the receipt of many letters often find tt impossible to decipher the ohiroRraphy If the writer. This neglect of penman- ship has been greatly encouraged by the introduction of the typewriter, for lat lerly people depend almost wholly upon the typewriter. It is claimed, however that records made from the ribbon of 6 typewriter will not stand the test of time But records written by the ma iority of the penmen of the present. day are almost as useless as if they had faded out, for often times the writing is so bad that it is absolutely illegible. It is the duty of everyone to encourage good pen manship.
 Those who of the o.den time went to the writing schools are to day far better writers than the high school graduates of the present time. There was time when one hour was given at least three times week, when one hour was given at least three times a week, and when every pupil in the school was obliged to write after a copy-plate. They were taught how to hold pen, and to observe uniformity in writing letters of similar character. Much good resulted from this training, as letters, records and all pieces of writing were not only attrac- tive to the eye, but could be readily read.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
CHARGED WITH EXCISE VIOLATION
Joseph Finotti of West Cornwall, But
 Witness Failed to Appear.

Joseph Finotti of Cornwall a collier employed by the Barnum- Richardson Company, was arrested last week by order of Prosecuting Attorney F. M. Williams of New Milford on the charge of having violated the exercise laws i'll selling liquor without license to men employed under him in the colisries. The arrestywas made on the complaint of an Italian who had been employed by Finotti and who had some trouble with him. Finotti was brought before Miles L. Blodgett at West Cornwall for trail Monday but the chief witness against him failed to appear and the case was dismissed
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
SHEFFIELD TROUNCED LAKEvlLLE
In Only Game Played Saturday Champs ...s- Went Down to Defeat.

In Only Game Played Saturday Champs
 .-s- Went Down to Defeat.
 In a short snappy game that took only an hour and fifty minutes to decide Sheffield took victory from Lakevills on the latter's grounds Saturday in tho only league game played that day. It rained moro or less all during the game. The feature of the game was the hitting by Sheffield in the fifth. After two men had been put out in that inning Little went to the plate for Sheffield and made hit that started things going and the entire team bAtted around during the remainder of the inning scoring five runs. The Sheffield boys found Psro's balls without any trouble and he only struck out four men while Judd for Sheffield famed 10. The three base hits by Lunde and Finn were feature of the game.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS
Hartford Society Perpares Exhibit for
 the Schools.

Hartford Society Prepares Exhibit for
 the Schools.
 Properly placarded with rules and instructions, an exhibit of some forty views has been prepared by the Hart ford Society for the Prevention of Tu- berculosis. The exhibit is most in structive, showing the insanitary con- ditions in which the germ that causes consumption thrives and how these conditions may best be avoided. There are also shown by means of photographs the best known methods of cure. As consumption is a disease of darkness and dirt, the things that cure it are suggested to be fresh air and plenty of sunshine. The views which go to make up the exhibit are in large part local views collected by the society. The method of cure suggested is set forth on placard as follows:
 I. Rest at first, latter moderate ex- erciSe.
 II. Good food, eggs. milk. meat, etc.
 III. Fresh air day and night.
 ". The doctor, by his advice, watchfulness, sympathy and encourage ment
 To prevent the spread of the disease there is set of rules for dealing with the fly nuisance.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
Local Insurance Payments

According to the Insurance Press, dur Ing the year 1908 the life insurance con- panies of this country and Canada paid to policy holders of Winsted the sum of $24,O24 Sharon got $21 ,075 and Corn wall $45, ,OO0, the sum of $3O,OO0 being paid on the claim of Frank F. Ellinwood of the latter place. New Hartford, Nor folk and Salisbury appear in the list of towns that receivcI under S1O,0O0.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
CANAAN HAS
 OLDEST T|NNER
GEORGE P. STRONG HOLDS RECORD
Has Successfully Followed Trade For 57 Years, Which is Longer Than Any Other on Line of the Old Housa- tonic Railroad.

George P. Strong, whose cut we pre- sent this week, enjoys the distinction of being the oldest timer in point of ser vice on the line of the old Housatonic Railroad, the present New York. New Haven & Hartford. He began work as a timer in 1852, or 57 years ago, and has successfully continued at it ever since.
 MT. Strong was born in Clayton, Mass. in 1885 and was one of family of nine children. They moved to Ashley Falls while Mr Strong was young boy and there he received his education i'll the Ashley Falls school.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
Two June EcIipSes

There was total eclipse of the moon beginning at 7:9S o'clock Thursday night Two weeks latter, or on June IT. will occur total eclipse of the sun. This eclipse, however, will not be total in this latitude, the sun setting before it has become entirely obscured by the moon. The eclipse will begin at 6:43, or nearly an hour before sunset. There will also be an eclipse of the moon in December of this year.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
The Standing

Games This Week Saturday Canaan at Lakeville. Lime Rock at Sheffield. Nillcrton at Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
NOTES FROM THE CONCERTS
Items of Interest and Incidents That
 Were Humorous.

"CI
 After the singing of "Noel" a large laurel weath was presented to MT. Chad wick and bouquet of lilies of the valley was given to Mrs. Chadwick, who ar ranged the text of the work. It Is named after a son who was present. MT. Chadwick's picture was hung ill the place of honor.
 MT. and Mrs. Stoeckel were presented with loving cup by Dr. Alderman. the president of the Union on behalf of the members of the Union. The applause which followed the presentation was participated in by the orchestra in an interesting way, certain instruments sounding the dominant note, the others playing what they pleased in the keys.
 A purse of $50 in gold was presented to MT. Paine by the Rev. G. w. JudsOn in behalf of the societies of the Union.
 MT. Chadwick presented to MT. Paine the baton which he used in conducting Noel" It is silver mounted and bears the inscription. "Richmond P. Paine, from George ". Chadwick, in grateful remembrance. June 3, 1909." He also presented the original score of the work to MT. and Mrs. Stoeckel.
 Gorgeous bouquets were presented to the soloists.
 | Among the special guests were num- Der of persons eminent in musical cir cles, drawn hither by the character of the concerts and to hear the new com position.
 Representatives were present from the Winchester Musical Association of which MT. Mees is the conductor and it is possible that the Noel" may be given there later.
 MT. Hamlin was the first singer to in troduce the songs of Richard Stranss to American audiences and since he sang 1 in Winsted in 1904 he has twice visited Germany where he achieved an imme nse success as Lieder singer, singing before the court of Berlin,' and many others of the nobility. The "Tageblatt" of Baden said of him, "At the end of the concert the Grand Duke and Duchess spoke for long time with the artist, expressing their grateful acknowledgements" MT Hamlin is 8 cousin of MT. and Mrs. William H. Phelps, of Winsted, and is a friend of Ms. Bullock, of Canaan.
 It is reported that Mime. Rappold is to sing at the La Scala opera house in Milan next season.
 When an undertaken appeared fol lowed by several serious-faced men it was for no more serious task than lifting the piano. They had quite struggle to raise the standard of music" much higher.
 Nipples of amusement were caused by some of the millinery of the peach-bas- ket variety which appeared at the con. certs.
 Attention has been called to the dis tinctly American character of the con. certs. the composer and conductor, the soloists, Mime. Powell and MT. Paine all being Americans. though we suspect that "Hoch der Kaiser" would have been understood ill the orchestra.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
Summer School at Danbury

at Danbury July 6-31, there will bo a teachers bureau. The object of this bureau is to bring into communication committees and teachers attending the school.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10
LAKEVILLE
Score by Innings 6

+Foley out, hit by batted ball,
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-10

Sheffield 9 o o 5 o o o 0-7 Lakeville o 0 o o o 1 0-3
 Earned runs-Sheffield 8, Lakeville 1. Two base hit-Judd. Three-base hits Lunde, Finn First on balls-Of Judd ,, off Pero 1. Struck out-By Judd 10, by Pero i. Left on bases-Sheffield 10, Lakeville s. First base on errors-Shef- field G, Lakeville 8. Hit by pitcher Barnum, Foley, Pero, Morris. Time of game-l hour, 90 min. Umpire-Jenks.