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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
DEAD MAN BACK TO LIFE.

Il. r. Robinson, adjuster for the
Woodmen of the World, was in Du-
buque last week investigating the
claim that Robert Pegel of DUBUQUE
policy holder in teh Woodmen Insur-
ance company, was not drowned in
The Mississippi river. Mr. Robinson
received arridavits from Mrs. Pesels
and her two sons at the time of the
supposed drowning that the husband
and father was the party who was
later buried in Linwood cemetary and
the expense of the funeral was borne
by Mrs. Pegel.
A few days ago, she received let
ter from Milk River Canada which it
Us believed to have been written by
her husband, who has been sent for
and expected to arrive in Dubuque
TINS week. AT the time of the acci-
dent, scars and marks upon the body
OF the deceased were believed to be
proof sufficient to establish the claim
Tor the payment of a policy of $1,000
which Pegel had with the Woodmen
of the World, but the mistake now
seems assured. If the missing hus-
band returns, the county will un-
doubtedly meet the expense incurred
In connection with the burial of the
man whose body was believed to be
that of Pegel.
Mr.. Robinson will leave on an ex-
tended business trip through the
southern states the first of the
week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
FOURTH A GLOOMY DAY.

After the crowds of pleasure seek
ers had returned home Saturday from
the several towns which had cele-
DRAFTED the Fourth, preparations were
made for the reception of the guests
of the Woodmen on Monday, but a
cold, driving rain on Sunday dampen-
ed not only the earth but the spirits
of all merrymakers and it was decid-
ed to postpone the picnic. A few of
the Drawer patriots burned ammuni
ton and colored powder Saturday and
Monday nights, entertaining them
selves and neighbors with the fire
works. But the noisy, banging,
cracking bombs and torpedoes were
not used as generally, and few revolv-
ers were seen.
During the evening, the down town
streets were thronged with pleasure
seekers and visitors from out-of-town,
who sought amusement in the COM
mon and ordinary happenings seen on
the street. The electric theatre han
died an enormous crowd and gave sat
dsfactory programs. The announce
ment of the fact that the Woodmen
picnic was to be held on riday gave
the disappointed ones some comfort,
and plans are now being made to
make Friday a bigger and better day
than Monday was to have been.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
NEW DRINKS AT SODA FOUNTAIN

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"You would be surprised" said
one of the employees of certain
drug store lie etLel day, ito know
how many people order root beers at
the soda fountains. l would say
that we serve from a hundred to a
hundred and fifty glasses of root
beer as a daily beverage. Yes, people
eat ice cream and drink matted milks,
butt The root beer is the favolite.
I'VE have a few new drinks: Jer-
sey Creme and Irone, and grape
juice high ball. all non-alcoholic sum-
mer appetizers, hut not one seems to
be as popular as root beer"
1t is surprising the number of soda
fountain "fiends" there are. The
business of running such business
is considered profitable one during
the WARM, summer months, and the
liberal patronage afforded the local
stores in which are established foun-
tains maintains the general belief
that the appetites of sweltering man
kind demand the expanding of nickels
and dimes freely and literally for a
cooling drink.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
INDEPENDENCE PROMOTER DIES

2
Manchester people well remember
William D. Ham, who was one of the
active promoters in making Independ-
ence one of the finest little cities in
the state. In referring to- his death,
the Bulletin-J Journal has the following
to say:
The Independence friends of Will
liam d. Ham, former resident of
this city, will regret to learn of his
death, which occurred in Mena, Ark,
last week. Mr.. Ham came to Inde-
pendence from Illinois during the
boom in the horse business here and
was quite prominent in that industry
during his residence in this city. At
the time of his death he was about
60 years of age. Some years ago he
went from independence to Missouri
and from that state to Arkansas
During his stay in Independence his
wife passed away. After going to Ar
kansas he again married. He is also
survived by two daughters and three
sons. He was we'll liked by all who
knew him, free hearted, generou;
man, and the news of his death com
es as a deep sorrow to his man!
old time friends inIndependence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
3sSs.ttNsst&
WINS FROM INDEPENDENCE
TOO.

' D. 3 =
independence came to town. was
defeated by score of 16 to 0, and
went home. Some of the men were
disguised, some were happy because
1t was over, and some didn't care
much, anyway. The Brothers Jayne
were along, and Fred Limbert. Fred
used to play with Manchester but
since his associations with his asso-
Citations with his home town, he re-
CARDS baseball as a subject for in
slant warfare. "Spang" is what they
call S. T. Spangler down at Iowa
City. Spang caught for the enemy;
that is, he was supposed to, and did
pretty well. But at second, Nc
Donald was brought along to act wise
on that particular bag, but Buelow
bluffed him beautifully during the af-
ternoon. Mac had the ball right in
his hand and was watching the old
timer walk toward him from first, but
Buelow wanted that second bag, and
if he had to spike the guns he. was
going to have it. He politely saluted
Mac and stopped moment, as if in
doubt whether to go on or not. Mac
Just knew hewas out, and didn't trou-
BILE himself about touching his ap-
preaching friend-until Buelow finally
planted his feet upon the bag. That
made the fans laugh and roar, and
Mac looked bit flabergasted him
self.
And then, Billy Jayne beefed lot,
and Schriner, the short stop (?), kept
the crowd in state of anxiety and
bets We're thick Just because the
Shriner- didn't shortstop worth a cent.
Independence secured three hits in
some way; two off Sexton and one off
Crabb, who pitched the last half of
the game, saving Sexton and Cobb
for Saturday. Manchester had love-
ly opportunity to bring up batting
scores, and they were, all right. !
Twenty-Five hits We're made off of
Jayne and Limbert, who succeeded
one another as the working part of
the enemy's battery. 1t was lots of
fun, and the crowd liked it. Folks
We're good natured. or the most of
them, and Independence really says
truly and honest that the town has
a fine team, but played in hard
luck
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
MRS. JAMES NORRIS.


Mrs. James Norris, whose maiden
name was Miss Sarah Jameson, died
at her home near Delhi June %, 1909.
She was born in South ely, Quebec,
Canada, July II, 1S49, coming to
Delaware county with her parents in
1887, settling near Earlville. She
was married to James Norris March
10, 1879, five children being born to
them, one of whom died in infancy.
She is survived by her husband and
four children: Mrs. Nellie Florence
and Fred Norris of Delhi, William G..
Norris of Dubuque. and George E.
Norris of Thorpe. Her aged mother,
and sister, Mrs. L. L. Douglas of
Dubuque, formerly of Manchester;
two brothers: Avery Jaieson of Del
hi. and William Jameson of Canada
The funeral was held at the Metho-
dinst Episcopal church at Earlville on
Tuesday, June 30, the service being
in charge of the Rev. Mr.. Klaus of
Charles City
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
DEATH OF JOHN PORTER.

John Porter died at the home of
his son, q. B. Porter in Delhi, Sun
day, June 26, 1909, being in lbs s7th
year. Mr.. Porter was born in Col
chester, Veront, May Ia, 1922, com
ing west in 1912, settling i1f Garden
Prairie, Illinois. Five years later OH
July A, 1916, and with his bride NOV
ed to Chicago and owned considerab-
lie property in what is now the bust
ness center of that city. Later, he
went to Waukegon,. and then to Belle
vue, Iowa, coming to Dlhi in 1854. In
Delaware county he has made his
home for the past fifty years. Mrs.
oorter died in 1892, and he was mar
ried to Mrs. Clara Myers, who lived
but short time. He was the father
OF eleven children, only two of whom
survive him: E. B. Porter, with whom
he has made his home and H. H. For
ter, both of Delhi.
Mr.. Porter was a type of the early
pioneer who helped make the county
what 1t is today. His rugged health
and many admirable traits of charact-
er abled him to accomplish much for
himself and for others. He was al
ways public spirited man and ex-
ceptionally well informed on all cur
rent events. His life was lived up
rightly before men, and his business
relations were without fault or ques-
ton. His death is a personal loss to
The many friends who knew him well,
and great bereavement to his sor-
rowing sons. The funeral service
was held from his late home June
18th, Rev. R. G. Lllsk officiating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
FPosroFFlcE FIXTURES REAR
RANGED.


After the installation Of free city
mail delivery, it was necessary to re-
arrange the classification of lock-
boxes, and to do away with the "call
section, which greatly lessons the
work of the employees of the office.
One section of combination lock box
es was also taken out, on account of
there being little demand for such
service, and on Thursday the adjust
ment was made, causing considerable
inconvenience to patrons and en-
ployes. Much satisfaction has been
expressed on the part of those EN-
joying free delivery and it is hoped
that third carrier will be allowed
this station at an early date, on ac-
count Of the immense amount Of
work developing upon the two now
employed. The collection boxes have
arrived and are being placed at the
given localities about town, which
will be another convenience to tho
people of this city,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
CIGARETTES TO GO For GOOD

Saturday evening concluded the
three days of grace allowed by the
state to shop-keepers handling tailor
made cigarettes, cigarette papers or
wrappers any description. In the
larger cities thousands of cigarettes
were sold to users of that form of
smoking, and men who have not hab-
itually used the cigaret in the
past were among the number who
sought to lay in a supply. In Du-
buque were three stores in which
were sold cigarets, and in Des Moines
a large number Of dealers handled
them. Stae legislation against the
cigaret was quite general through the
middle west. Minors are not allowed
to smoke cigarets, nor can they be
sold, given or provided with the
'makings". If accompanied by 9
guardian or parent, boy is permit
ed to smoke upon the street or in q
public place; IL alone, this privilege
is denied him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
e. 6. Pierce vas in winthrop to-

&C. G. Pierce was in Winthrop to.
day on business
Mr.. and Mrs w. A. Abbott of
Lamont were in town the first of
the week.
-Mrs. H. G. Pierce and little dallgl
ter, Miss Gertrude, are visiting witt
friends in Sioux City.
Fred Walker of Dyersville, for.
merly of this place, visited i'm town
the first of the week.
Miss iMaude Knight visited in
town last week, leaving this morning
for her home in Alta.
Chester Bronson of Chicago is
visiting at the home of his grand
mother, Mrs. G. E. Bronson.
Mrs. e. NJ. Carr returned from
Grinnell the first of the week, where
she had been visiting relatives.
Il. NJ. Carr was in Rochester,
Minnesota, a part of last week with
his brother, John Carr, of Lamont.
Mrs. e. G. Dittmer and daughter
went to Morning Sun today for sew
eral weeks visit with Mrs. Dittmer's
mother.
-Supt. F. d. Joseph is confined to
his home on account of illness. His
office work is being handled by Clark
satterlee. S
MIR. and Mrs. S. X. Myers left
this morning for Norton, Kansas,
where they will visit DIR. and Mrs. w.
G. Lathrop.
Mrs. H. w. Lawrence leaves in
the morning for Buckston to make
a visit with her daughter. Mrs.
Harry Austin.
Mrs. Hubert Carr and daughter
Virginia were guests at the home
of Mrs. L. Afford in Waterloo from
Saturday until Tuesday. V
Jay Matthews left this mornigr
for the western part of the state on
business connected with the Red
path-Vawter chautauqua system.
Miss Elsie Case of Lone Rock,
Wisconsin, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. L. L. Hoyt, left Thursday
for Des .Moines, where she will spend
a few days with friends.
Mrs. George w. Storey arrived
home Monday evening from a several
months trip through the west, having
visited in Montana, the Pacific coast
states and at the exposition.
Mrs. Rosanna Grouse met with a
painful accident last night while en-
tering her home on East Fayette
street. She fell from the porch in
such a manner as to brake the bones
in her right arm.
M H. WiMiston left this morn
ing fen the western Part of the
state ON a; short trip and from there
viii go to Canada on business, meet
Tag Mrs. Willistcn at Glengary. They
Will go to Seattle and visit the Alas
kanrY Yukon exposition, remaining in
the ncathwest until fall, expecting
to spend THE winter at Les Angese.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
PICNIC POSTPONED UNTIL FRI.
DAY.

The Fourth of July picnic to, have
been given by the ModernWoodmen
on Monday was postponed until Fri
day, July 9, on account of rain. The
program of anus cement and entertain
ment, orations and music, will be
carried ont in full on that day as adj
vertlsed for Monday, and the ball
game between Manchester and Straw
berry Point is re-scheduled for that
afternoon. Everyone is invited to
come, for the Woodmen are jolly hosts
and will do everything tosmake their
guests have a good time.
A dance was held at the Central
Opera house Monday night under the
auspices of the camp, and 1872 mum
bers were sold. On Friady evening
another dance will be given at the
Central. Bills Harp orchestra viii
furnish the music.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
BUY FIREWORKS LITERALLY.

Two men from north of town Wis
tied local concern one day last
week and purchased seventeen dollars
worth of fire works and other ex-
plosives commonly used to celebrate
the national birthday. The merchants
have enjoyed liberal patronage this
year, regardless Of the general
against the dangerous ar
ticles. The small boy was restricted
somewhat on account of certain leg
islation against hazardous fire works,
but the town was kept awake. as OF
yore during the early morning hours
yesterday. and the continuous ex-
plosion of black powder during the
day was another evidence of the I'M
dying desire on the part of the young
ster to have a good time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
MRS. WIN. F. EsLER.

Mrs. VIM. F. Esler, who was born
in Dubuque June IA. 1857, died in
Delaware June 81, 1909. She was
married to Mr.. Esler November %,
1882, and lived in Earlville, Delhi
and Manchester for many years, max
ing her home in Delaware since 1892.
Five children were born to them:
Raymond Esler Of Chicago, Norma of
Milwaukee, Mrs. VIM. Truss of Mil
waukee, Oscar Esler of Dubuque, and
Izetta, who lives at home. She is al
SO survived by her parents and three
brothers. She was member of the
Methodist Episcopal church, being a
steward of the church at the time OF
her death. The funeral services
were held at her late home in Della
ware, and interment made in Linwoot
cemetery at Dubuque, Rev. John Daw
son, officiating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
DEFEATS STRAWBERRY POINT.

They were a happy lots of men,
players and fans, who came home
Saturday night from Strawberry Point
with the song, "3to2", still ringing
in their ears. Manchester played a
hard game, full of exciting and extra
ordinary features. The triple play in
the sith inning was the feature of
the game. Van Nice connected with
the sphere, shooting it to right field,
where Sexton made a sensational run
and speered it with a jump, pegging
it to first, and Buelow throwing to
Busch on second, retiring the two
men on bases and relieving all dan
ger in that inning.
The enemy was shut out, 8 70 0,
until the seventh inning, when they
made run. Their other run was
made in the last half of the ninth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
TO ENTERTAIN AT cHAuTAuouA.

Mrs. A. NJ. Cloud left Friday morn
ing for Boulder. Colorado, where she
has been engaged by the chautauqua
system of that city for giving enter
tainments at six weeks chautauqua
ito be opened in few days. Mrs.
Cloud is a graduate of several school.)
in delsarte and has taught this in
the state university and normal
school of Missouri. She will remain
in the west for several months, Wis
iting in Colorado Springs, Denver,
and other cities. Mr.. Cloud expects
to join her next month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
BOARD TO CONSIDER muLcT TAX

The board of supervisors will meet
at the court house Friday. July 9, to
consider an application for the re-
mission of mulct tax assessed
against the Wolcott building, which
was filed by the city assessor. The
owner Of the building has filed the APP
plication, which involves the sum of
$4,000 as a direct tax against the
property.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
BALL GAMES THIS WEEK.

Manchester will play against Mon
ticello has defeated Manchester this
Thursday, July 8. and on Friday
morning, against Central City, the
game to be called at 10 o'clock. Mon'
ticello has edfeated Manchester this
season, and a return game will be in
teresting. Central City is said to
have a strong team and playing good
hall this summer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
MRS, A. 3. rERRlLL.

The community was greatly shock
ed and grieved to learn Of the DEATH
of Mrs. A. B. Tearill, which occur
red ait her home in This CITY Nom
day, July 5th, after an illness OF
about a week. While she had re-
sided here but a comparatively short
time, she had made many close
friends in Manchester, who depbone
her sudden and untimely death.
She was married to A. B. Terudti
on March 18th OF this year and the
surviving husband and the members
of her family have the sympathy OF
the community In the loss of this
good woman.
Miss Elizabeth CleaNes was a
daughter of DR.. john A. Cleayes OF
Columbus City, and was born DC
tcber IA, 1860. AS a girl SHE Lived
with her parents in Columbus City
and later in Davenport, where she
was united in marriage with Mn
| William A. Shaw. To this unio1
were born three sons: John Shaw
of New York City, Carl Shaw o
Kensas City and Elicit Shaw 0
Chicago. Mrs. Shaw was ASSOCIATED
with Iowa college at Grinnell fol
1.-TWO years, being matrom OF the youn
fladies dormitory, and as a member 9
1 the Congregation church took muc
deliaht in the active social and mu
steal life of the society. Mrs. SHAY
was prominent in musical circle
while she resided in Davenport
| She enjoyed unusual popularity dul
ling her connection with Iowa co
lege and her residence at Grinnel
AT the time of her mamiage Las
Maroh the Grinnen papers spok
very highly of her and especially G
her popularity in that community al
with the student body. Presider
Main of Iowa college has TELEGRAPH
ed his sympathy to the family an
q has expressed his Intentions to a
tend the funeral.
g Besides the three sons mentione
J. Mrs. Terrill is survived by her hui
y band. A, B. Terrin, and three sisten
!. DR.. Margaret A. Cleaves of Ne
t York City, Miss Jennie and Nil
g Ellen Cleaves of Davenport. H
F. three sons and two sisters. Miss Je
d ME and Miss Ellen CleaSer a
!" here to ATTEND the funeral.
Isl The funeral will be held Thursd;
" Afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from Il
is home, the service to be conduct
o-by the Rev. John Frank Moore, pc
lg tor of the First Congregation
st church. Interment will be made
the Manchester cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
NEW CEMENT WALKS.

More than two thousand square
yards of cement walks has been laid
surrounding the property of E. H.
Reed and E. w. Williams on Brewer
and Marion streets. In front of the
Williams residence there was built a
cement curbing. which improves the
appearance of the property and of
the street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
FREeLovE VISITS FRIENDS.

Thomas Freelove of Colorado
Springs, and his family are enjoy
ing a summer Vacation with relatives
and friends in the city. Mr.. FTeeloye
and his family have been in the west
for long time, leaving Manchester
way, and lives at Colorado Springs.
His many friends are glad to see him
.tgain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
SHERIFF NOTIFIED TO ARREST
cHINAMAN.

Sheriff M. P. Hennessey has receiv-
ed copy of the circular which has
been sent over the world by the polio
commissioner of New York City re-
questing the arrest of Leon Ling,
,Chinaman who murdered Miss Elsie
Stiegel in New York last month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
UNION SERVICE AT PRESENTER,
IAN CHURCH.

On next Sunday evening, The
union service will be held in the
Presbyterian church, the Rev. John
Frank Moore to preach. This series
OF unton meetings will continue dur
ing the summer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
"A Decided Clearing
of Laces and Embroideries.
Colored Dress Goods.

A large accumulation OF remnants of desirable
lengths must be closed out at once; with this
end in view, reductions are one-half the regular
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-12-24
A PunctuaI Pensloner.

A gentleman one day noticed hun
Ery-looking dog proving round his
gard. and struck by the poor hrute's
famished appearance. he fetched a
large bone and by no means q bare
one, which he threw to the four-foOted
vagabond. It was eaxctly twelve
o'clock when the bone was given and
carried on.
The gtver thought NO more OF the
matter, but evidently the dog did, for
on the following day at the same hour
he made his appearance. with an ex-
pectant look about him which told
that he hoped for = further contribu-
don.
Amused at the effort. TO establish
himself as an out.pensioner. and de-
girous of finding out whether the dogs
arrival at this particular time was a
mere chance. the gentleman gave him
q second supply of food.
Punctual to time. the dog presented
himself ON the third. looking even
more confident than before. He was
duly fed, and for q great length OF
time this self-elected pensioner made
his daily appearance ut his patrons
door with notable punctuality.
One Is led to wonder whether the
dog may have regulated his own move
ments by observing those of some IN
dividual in going to and from his
work. and whether when the four
footed animal was a few minutes late
IT might be because the biped was I'M
punctual or his clock slow.