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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
Macon Has $4,000 Fire.

Macon, Ca, special.-Fire oriiginat-
ing in a cottage on Wilder street in
south. Macon, Sunday morning at IL
o'clock, driven by stiff wind rapid
IL spread to adjourning dwellings, re-
sulting in the complete destruction Of
twentv-six residences, the loss on
buildings and personal property
amounting to approximately $4,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
BRYAN Denies the Story.

Jacksonville, Fla, special.-Wil-
liam Jennings Bryan reached Jackson
vile at Z O'Clock Sunday morning
from Deland and emphatically denies
the story sent out regarding the
alleged automobile accident near Tar
pom Springs, in which it was said that
he was badly injured and under treat
ment in a Tampa hotel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
r,ocating Post Office.

Darlington, Special.-Mai. Fred
Bracket, superintendent of the site
division. of the treasury department.,
spent Monday in Darlington looking
at the proposed sites for the new
DOS. office building, which the town
is to have, and gathering the neees-
sarv information On which to base his
recommendations. There are several
of these lots in different localities
and private interests in and around
them have been putting forth siren
uous efforts in their favor, and await
with interest the results.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
SPONGE CAKE

A good sponge cake served with
sweet cream or a glass Of milk is
an excellent lunch for an invalid. Sift
together two cups of pastry -four, one
teaspoonful cream of tartar and a
scant half teaspoonful Of soda. Beat
four eggs until light, add one-half
cup cold water, cup and a half
powdered sugar, two tablespoonfuls
lemon juice, and the sifted flour. Beat
light and bake in very moderate
oven.-New York Telegram.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
New Government of Aiken.

Aiken, special-Tuesday the new
board of county commissioners took
their Office and the new county gov
ernment went into effect. Instead Of
being governed by a supervisor and
two commissioners at heretofore, the
affairs of the county will be in charge
Of chief commissioner and four dis
trict commissioners.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
Want Uniform Weight Germ.

Columbia. Special.-At the meet
ing of the Richland delegation Tues
day representatives from the upper
part of the county asked that a law
be passed requiring a uniform weight
In corn. At present, it is stated, the
weight and the measures do not agree
and it is desired to change this for
she benefit of the farmer. The dele
.gation has it under consideration.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
Three Men Instantly Killed.

Abbeville, special.-Three men
were instantly killed when seaboard
Air Line freight trains Nos. 20 and
20 collidei headon six miles north
of here early Wednesday morning.
The dead: Engineer Clyde Moore,
Fireman L. b. Nickles and colored
brakeman.
The trains were running at high
speed when they met on long tres
tie at 1:3O Wednesday morning and
both Locomotives and ten cars were
totally demolished.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
To Build New Church.

Aiken, special.-Rev. ]. B. Derrick
of Augusta, pastor in charge of The
Lutheran congregation of Aiken, has
appointed a finance committee and a
building committee to erect at once a
fine church building on the lot recent
ly purchased for the purpose on Pen
dleton street. The definite plans of
the two committees have not yet been
formed, but it is stated that a splen-
did church will be erected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
Legislature Acts.

Columbia, S. c., Special The
House of Representatives Thursday
adopted without debate resolution
requesting South Cardinals repres-
entatives in Congress to do avery
thing in their power to prevent the
confirmation of w. D. Crum, renomi-
mated by the President as Collector
of the Port at Charleston. The resolu-
tion states that, in the opinion Of the
House the nomination is an rnwise
proceeding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10
FOR SOUTH. CAROLINA WATER-
WAY.
Mr.. Ellerbe's Request Meets With
p FauOT

All of the projects for surveys OF
rivers and harbors in South Caro-
lima asked for by the various mem
bers and advocated in the committee
by Representative Ellerbe have pas.
sed the rivers and harbors committee.
The bill as made up Tuesday contains
the items for survey mentioned feW
DAYS ago and one important one be-
sides an authorization of a survey
cf an inland water route from Beau
fort, N. c., on down to Georgetown
through the Waccamaw river. YES
sells which would come down the coast
by the inland water route from Bos-
ton as far az Georgetown would pc
able to take to the ocean again after
having passed the dangerous Hatteras
coast. The South Carolina end of the
general project has been particularly
championed by Mr.. Ellerbe. There IS
a provision in the bill also for Mlngo
creek and FOR the Cooper river, Char
lesion. In former dispatch Cooper
should have been mentioned instead
of tCoosaw'' for which there is no
appropriation.
Charged With Killing His Wife.
Union, Special.-The celebrated
case of W. T. Jones, charged with the
murder of his wife, Mrs. Marion
Jones, has been begun.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the calling
Of witnesses in the Jones case be-
gan, and at 1O:4O Jones, in the Gus
tody of Deputy Sheriff j. 6. Long,
Jr., and accompanied by his son,
Harry Jones, was brought into court:
He appeared to he quite at ease and
in the best Of health and at intervals
while his counsel were conferrlng.
read the daily papers.
On account Of the large array OF
witnesses, but few spectators have
been allowed in court, as the judge
had given orders that the aisles must
be kept cleared, which order was
we'll enforced by Sheriff j. G. Long.
At about 11:29 the calling OF the
witnesses for the defense was con-
cluded by Mr.. V. E. DePass, who is
now associated with the counsel for
the defense, which as at present is
Mr.. James Munro, Townsend & Town
send and Col. George Johnstone Of
Newberry. Five minutes later coun-
sci for both sides held joint con-
sultation. In few minutes the
State counsel came out and then
Jones had conference with his at
torneys, while the other side had a
conference with the family connec-
tions of the deceased woman,
It was shortly after l O'Clock when
Col. Geo. Johnstone made the moslon
to ouash the indictment because it
did not specify the kind of poison
administered or the nature of the
bruises alleged to have been on Mrs.
Jones' person. This motion, which
was perhaps the feature Of the mon-
ing session, and the preliminary
skirmish. in this great legal battle,
was overruled by Judge Memmlnger.
DR.. Jeter was the principal witness.
He testified that Mrs. Jones came by
her death from strychnine poison.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-02-10

ment of a commissioner to sell TIE
stock Of goods Of Clarendon county
dispensary.
Placed again upon the salendar
Sentor Croft's resolution as to asso-
ciate justices.
Among the new bills of Importance
were:
Mr.. Mauldin-To restrict the uss
of taxes, collected by municipal officers
to the purpose for which levied and
prescribed.
MI Chrstensen-To provide GER
tain conditions to be imposed upon
insurance companies of like character
for the privilege of entering and DO
ing business in this State.
Mr.. Bass-Submitting the repeal "f
these two certain acts, approved De
cember "a, 1891. and December q,
1892, respectively, and known as acts
Nos. 9ss and 272 and found in volume
20 at page 14sS and 2l at page 36o,
respectively.
Mr.. Mauldin-To require electric
street railway companies to affix in
closed vestibules to their cars. "a "a
Mr.. Mauldin-To require a product
tion of State registration certificates
and tax receipts to register for city
or town elections.
Mr.. Otts-Concerning notaries pub
lie who are stockholders, directors. Of
fcers or employees Of banks or other
corporations.
Mr.. Earle-Relating to actions for
the recovery Of personal property.
Mr.. Malke-To empower the compt-
roller general Of the State to make
certain abatements in assessed value
of certain rice lands in the county of
Georgetown.
New bills of general interest in the
Mr.. Bodie-Relating to ponding
water in any stream in this State.
Mr.. Cothran-Authorizing the gov
ernor, State treasurer and comptroller
general to borrow money in anticlpa-
tion of the collection Of taxes to meet
the ordinary expenses Of the State
Prohibition Question Brought UP
rl,a sr,, oun of The prohibit.cu
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
FIRST NATIONAL BANK ELECTS
OFFICERS.

At a meeting of the stock holders
of the First National Bank of this
city. held at the Bank Building on
Tuesday Of last week, the following
board Of directors was elected for
the ensuing year: H. C. Haeberle, r.
r. Robinson. A. d. Long. L. L. Hoyt,
Hubert Carr, A. H. Blake, E. NJ. Carr
+. q. Dutton and NJ. F. Leroy.
The new board of directors held a
meeting Immediately following the
adjournment of the stockholders
meeting and elected the following of.
flcers: NJ. r. Leroy, President: A.
Fl. Blake, 1st Vice President; L. L.
Hoyt, I'd Vice President; Don A.
Preussner and F. E. Dutton, assistant
Cashiers.
A motion providing for an increase
OF 500 in the annual salaries of each
OF the assistant cashiers was carried
unanimously.
The business of the Bank for the
past year was very satisfactory. After
paying an 8 per cent. dividend on the
stock, and carrying $500 to the sur
plus fund, there still remained $685.
"a Of undivided profits. The $500
carried to the surplus fund this year
increases the Banks surplus fund to
s13,000.0O
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
BANK RossER EVANGELIST.


Charles King. a former yeggman
and bank robber, with. perhaps, many
an alias" who was one of the party
who robbed the bank at Greeley a
dozen years ago, has again been
heard of. and In an entirely different
way. DR.. II. A. Dittmer is in receipt
of letter from John b. Trowbridge
OF Chicago, who is associated with
the Moody institute. as director Of
music, advising that Mr.. King, short.
ly after serving his term at the pen
in:cntiary at Anamosa. had been con-
verified in mission at Chicago, and
had become an active worker along
evangelistic lines. He has been
recommended and vouched for by the
management Of Moody institute, and
now desires to return to Delaware
county, and in this city testify to
the people who once knew him as
a bad man." as one whose life has
been transformed through the relig-
len of Jesus Christ. Arrangements
are being made to have Mr.. King
speak in Manchester at an early
date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
IOWA GUARD INSPECTION.


Company D of the Fifty-third in
fantry, Iowa National Guard will be
inspected March 18th by Major Will
lam F. Martin of the 18th United
States infantry. who has been detail-
eu by the secretary of war to serve
this year as inspecting officer Of the
Iowa National Guard. Col. Guy e.
Logan, assistant adjutant general, at
Des Moines announced last week the
dates of the annual inspection for
every company in the state The
order calls for the following dates:
March Q, Cresco, Company E; March
10. Waukon, Company 1; March IL.
Dubuque, Company A; March -, Man
chester, Company D; March 10, Inde-
pendence, Company l.; March Is.
Waterloo. Company B; March II.
Eagle Grove, Company X; March %,
vinton. Company G; March 90, Cedar
Rapids. Company G; March "a, Tip
ton, Company F; March 26, Clinton.
Company H, and March 26, Maquok-
eta, Company NJ.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.


The regular January teachers ex-
aminations will be held in my office
January 27-28-29. Those who expect
to write for second or third grade
certificate willsreauire two days to
finish. Applicants for first grade
certificate will require three days to
finish the examinations. Only the
four extra branches for the first
grade certificates will be given on
Friday.
Any teacher who now holds county
uniform certificate 'of second grade
which will expire before July LIST may
write the examination in physiology
Saturday morning at ten o'clock.
Teachers must bear in mind that
we are nov giving examinations on
scheduled time, and they must be
here promptly at the hours named
Examinations will begin in the morn
ing, January 81, promptly at eight
o'clock.
Frank d. Joseph. Co. supt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
MRS. P. ADAMS.

Mrs. Ira p. Adams, who has lived
in Manchester for twenty-five years.
died at her home on East Gay street
Thursday morning, January IA, 1909.
The funeral was held from the Meth
odist Episcopal church Sunday after.
noon at O'Clock, Rev. r. A. Barnes,
pastor of the church, in charge. Burr
al was made in the Manchester Gene
terry.
Mrs. Adams was born in Schenec-
tady county, New York, December 5,
1920. Her maiden name was Lucy
Mosier. She was married to Mr..
Beldon. by whom she had three child
rem, none of whom are living. She
was married second time to Mr..
Snyder. On April 4. 1882, Mrs. snyd-
er was married to l. P. Adams, COM
ing to Manchester Immediately after
the wedding. Mrs. Adams is survived
by Mr.. Adams, eight grandchildren
and two brothers and sisters. the lat
ter residing in New York. The death
NJ Mrs. Adams was the result of q
general breakdown and old age. She
was in her seth year.
Mrs. Adams had been a member of
the Methodist Episcopal church for a
great many years, and enjoyed an
experience of constant spiritual
life. In her younger years, Mrs. Ad-
ans devoted much Of her time to ac-
tive service. in religious work, being
an exhorter and teacher. 1t is posi-
BILE to say in truth that Mrs. Adams
lived an earnest Christian life. con-
sistently following the noble and glor-
ious principles which are the founda-
ton of the faith to which she ad.
hered. Mrs. Adams lived her home
life according to. her public testimony
and prayer, and after an illness of
four weeks. was willing and anxious
to part that veil which had withheld
an earthly view of the homeland.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
ICE IN GREAT DEMAND.

The past few days have been busy
ones for the ice asan. who has large
gang of workmen cutting and hauling
the ice taken from the Maquoketa riv-
er. A number Of farmers took ad-
vantage of the milder weather of
Wednesday and Thursday. coming to
town for loads of ice, which they
pack away for summer use. The ice
is of unusual quality, being firm and
clear. No danger or fear need be en-
tertained regarding its use when the
warm weather creates a demand for
its use. 1t is, Of course. admitted
that manufactured ice is purer but
that which is now being harvested
from the river is supposed to be free
from infectious germs, as the law
prohibits drainage being made into
a river, except it be certain dis
lance below where spring or arte-
sian well is used for getting the wa
ter supply Of town or city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
IN RURAL SCHOOLS

If Delaware county follows the lead
of several districts in the state. tel
ephones will be installed in the white
and red school houses in the several
townships, which would be an accom-
mediation to the teachers, students
and the parents of the children. Ar
rangements have been made in sever
al instances where the telephone COM
pany places the phone without
charge. and the courtesy is appreci-
ated. In case Of stormy weather, par
ents may advise the teacher that
someone will call for the members of
that family, or, in case of sickness,
a doctor summoned or assistance i'm
medjately rendered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
THE LIBRARY.

Saturday morning. January 90. al
1000 o'clock the little folk will be
entertained by Mesdames Merry, A
W. stearns and w. H. Norris.
The following new books will BIZ
ready for use Friday. January 90:
Qualye-In Gods Out of Doors.
Lazell-some Winter Days in Iowa.
aIaeterlinck-Life Of the Bee.
Coleridge-Poems.
Burns Poems.
Goodyear-Roman and Medieval Art.
Hunn-Practical Garden Book.
McCarthy-Life of Gladstone.
Wilbur-Life Of Mary Eddy.
Pelzer-Hfe Of A. G. Dodge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
DEATH OF
Henry w. Law.
home in this city at s
morning. January Is, 1905.

Henry w. Law.
home in this city at 8
morning, January Is, 1905.
ed an illness of several weeA
ton, yet he was comforted by al.
care and attentions that loving hanu.
could give him. All of his family
were near him when the end came.
Henry Lawrence was a man who
was much beloved by all who knew
him. He was honest, straightforward
and fearless, good neighbor and a
highly respected citizen. At all times
and under all circumstances, it was
his aim and practice to do absolute
Justice to all. His sympathy was al.
ways with the unfortunate and op-
pressed and many in this community
have recollections of the favors re.
ceived of him.
Mr.. Lawrence was not a member
of any church or secret order, yet
he attended the Methodist Episcopal
church of which his wife is mem.
Der, and generously contributed to
its support. When fully conscious
that he was nearing the last Of earth,
he appeared to be fully impressed
with the thought that at the end of
time eternity began and that the faith
which sustained him during the try
ing hours of suffering would only
grow brighter and brighter as he
journeyed toward the Infinite.
Mr.. Lawrence was born in Cayoga
county. Ohio, March 10. 1888, where
he resided with his parents until he
grew to manhood. On September 30,
1860, he was united in marriage with
Miss Almeda Wilder at Beloit. Wis
consin. They lived in Illinois four
years, then removing to Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa After residing there
short time, they removed to Della
ware county and located on farm
near Oneida. A few years later. they
purchased a farm in Prairie township
where they lived until removing to
Manchester fifteen years ago. To
them were born four children: Charles
who died in childhood. DIR. H. H.
Lawrence of Manchester, Frank Law
renee, who resides three miles north
OF this city, and Mrs Harry Austin
Of Denver. Colorado. Mr.. Lawrence
is survived by his wife and his three
children, and the following brothers
and sisters: Mrs. Sarah Dodge and
Mrs. Louise Goodhile Of Manchester,
Mrs. Eliza Andrews and Mrs. Julia
Stewart of Chicago, Newton F. Law
renee and Walter ]. Lawrence Of
Pasadena, California. w. E. Law
renee died at Pasadena a number of
years ago and Fred Lawrence died in
this city at the age of 81 years. The
bereaved widow and children have
the sympathy of the community in
their great sorrow.
The funeral will be held from the
family residence on Franklin street
Thursday afternoon ut 2 O'Clock. Rev.
R. A. Barnes will conduct the SER
vices.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
COMMEND CIVIL REVIVAL.

An anonymous letter and several
verses from book in the Old Test
ament were used as the text for a
sermon preached by Rev. Barnes
at the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday evening to audience OF large
numbers. The letter was signed by
"a Sorrowing Mother" and briefly de-
scribed the local situation regarding
certain practices in town. DR.. Barnes
also spoke Of the state temperance
meeting held at Des MONIES last week
and as district officer of the State
Marshal club, will attempt to inaug-
urate a civil reform in Manchester,
with the assistance of the minister
ial association and people of the city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
Public Sale.
W. n. BoYKToH.

Hoag and Cherry will sell at pub.
lie auction on Wednesday, January
~, 1909, on the j. ]. Hoag farm S
miles south of Lamont, miles north
of Winthrop and 8 miles northwest of
Masonville the following property,
towit: IS head of horses, 60 head of
cattle from s years old down to
calves, about 25 tons of hay, two
lumber wagons, one nearly new, one
set of extra, wide tired wheels. two
riding plows. one corn planter with
80 rods of wire, one mower, one side
delivery hay rake, one hay loader.
two riding corn plows, one hay loader
nearly new, one IA inch plow, 1.s sec
ton drag three hay racks, and other
articles too numerous too mention.
Free lunch at noon.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
l wk. Cherry and fioag.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
MORE PAY FOR COUNTY JOBS.

If the bill which is being prepared
by Representative Henry Boettger of
Scott county is successfully piloted
through the legislature this winter,
county officers throughout Iowa will
be assured of a general raise in sal
aries, not only for the elected officers
but for those who serve in less con-
spicuous places. Mr.. Boettger ex-
pressed himself on the subject the
other day and stated that county
officials deserve more money and
should receive it. The people cannot
expect to get the right sort Of men,
unless they pay better salaries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
NEW TERM TO OPEN.

The public schools Of this city are
closing up the work of the term, and
examinations are in CIDER this week.
Tie past four months and half have
been successful along educational
lines in the grammar and High
schools. The new term promises a
greater influx of new students than
has been recorded for several years.
Accommodation are being made to
seat new students in the High school
building, and the eight grades will,
undoubtedly, receive their proportion
ate share of additional scholars.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

H. R. ".
of the state of
interested and WEI.
at the Court house Fl
Mr.. Wright addressed his
an informal manner. presen,
arguments in straightforward
and forcefully impressing his hear
ers with the seriousness of matter,
that of the inroads being made by
centralizers in the business hereto
fore given the cooperative creamer-
des. An attempt is being made to or
ganize state association. Another
meeting will be held at the Court
house Wednesday, February 8.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
HERALD PROPERTY BOUGHT.

AS was reported in The Democrat
of January 10. the lot on which the
Herald printing office is located was
sold to Mrs. Rosanna Grouse by Joe
and William Mccormick. This sale
included the building, which will be
occupied as formerly by the Model
Printing company. The upstairs
apartments will be rented for furnish,
ed rooms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
NEwcoMs SELLS TO LISTER.

DIR. E. E. Newcomb has sold his
dental practice to DIR. C. S. Lister,
which is to be effective March l. DR..
Lister is graduate of the Universe
ty of Iowa, department of dental sur
gerry, and practiced in this city sew
eral years ago, later going to Clar.
len. where he is in business at pres
ent. DR.. Newcomb retires from ac-
tive work March /, and expects to
make an extended visit in the west
with relatives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
WINNER RECEIVE 81 EACH.

The winners in the December com.
petition on efficiency at drill and In
attendance. under the new system re
Gently adopted by Company D., L. N
G., was that squad of local militiamer
in charge of Corporal Fred Miller
Each member is awarded 81, the
prizes coming from the fund Of the
company The regular winter indoor
rifle practice began Thursday even
ing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
ATTEND VETERINARIAN MEET
ING.

DIR. ]. W. Scott is at Fort Dodge
this week to attend the annual meet
ing Of the Iowa State Veterinary as
ISOLATION. DR.. Scott is to read pa
per at one of the sessions of this
meeting. and expects to be out of the
city the entire week.