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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-11


1t has seemed to the writer
throughout this whole period Of agi
tation that in most instances the pro
posed improvements for protection
when executed may be almost futile
and fall far short OF expectation. In
some instances such improvements
when made in a large measure will
be directly in opposition to the great
laws of nature which govern rivers
So few people apparently under
stand the foundation principles OF
rivers, that, after all, intakes OF the
kind above alluded to need not be
surprising. 1t is desired, therefore,
in the short time allotted to this pa
per to point out a few Of the princi-
pies of nature governing rivers, to
show the shortcomings Of some OF
the schemes already adopted, and OF
others proposed for adoption in var
ious places, and possibly to make a
few suggestions which may be of as
sistance to those engaged In this ex-
ceedIngly important undertaking.
The great fundamental laws Of river
erosion and river processes are plain
and simple and easy to understand.
Probably on account Of their sim
plicity many people have failed to
understand them or to believe In
them when pointed out, insisting,
as seems to be the part Of human
nature, that such processes must be
more complicated and more myster-
ious.
II is only within the last half
century, SO far as can learn from
history, that anyone has fully COM
pretended the principles governing
the life history Of river. ] need
only refer to the well-known fact
that when Captain Eads first pro-
posed the improvements at the
mouth OF the Mississippi river COM
monty known as "Ead's Jetties" 1t
took him years to persuade our nat
ional legislators that such a scheme
would accomplish the desired re-
suits, even II properly executed. 1t
is an interesting fact Of history that
practically all the great engineers
Of our nation scoffed at the idea and
insisted that his scheme was utterly
Impractical and, therefore. should
not be attempted. And today may
say-and / do 1t in a spirit Of hui
milIty and not one Of criticism-and
today ] may say 1t is one OF the
greatest surprises to find how large
a proportion Of the practical engi-
neers Of our country have failed to
grasp the fundamental principles Of
river action and to put into execu-
ton improvements and precautions
based upon them.
River Processes
Every stream Of water, no matter
where situated on the surface Of the
earth, obeys the same fundamental
laws that govern every other stream.
Il matters not where one goes 70
study this subject, data can be gath
cred IN all parts Of the world. Let
us suppose that we are studying q
stream in a mountainous district
.hers the inclination Of the surface
Z comparatively great, say, ct least
me hundrsd feet 70 ne mile Dur
~ faihy veathsF he stream ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-11
Basket BAN at enterprise.

The junction City basket ball
team will play the high school team
at Enterprise next Friday. 1t is ex-
pected to be a good game and several
from here intend going down to see
it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
rIRE ALARMS SINCE SEPT. 1eoa.
Only Five Alarms Turned In 70,
The Veal.

Manchester has been very-lucky
since the first of September 1908 in
having only five alarms turned LIN
Manchester has excellent fire pro
lection and large volunteer com
pany which responds very quickly at
ter an alarm is turned in.
The first alarm turned in for the
year was on Saturday. September
10Th, at ST. Mary's church. MOI
much damage resulted except the
burning off of a porch and a portion
of the side wall.
On Saturday evening. November 81
fire was discovered at the home Of
Mrs. Cornelia Atwater on NORTH
Franklin street. The fire resulted
from gasoline stove damaging the
house considerable.
The Illinois Central coal sheds were
completely demolished by fire on
Wednesday evening, January 20.
On Monday. March goth. fire
alarm was turned in from the David
Waugh home on north Franklin st.
not much damage resulting.
A fire alarm was turned i'm from
the T. T. Oliver home on East I'm
ion street Friday. August 9th, a gas
oline stove explosion being the
cause. Not much damage resulted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
Low ohE-WAY FARES TO THE
PACIFIC COAST VIA. CHI
cAGo, MILWAUKEE &.ST.
PAUL RAILWAY.

Every day, from September 10 to
October 10, 1909, inclusive, this Rail
way will sell low one-way colonist
tickets from stations on its lines
to Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Port
land, Victoria, Vancouver. Butte San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake
City. Ogden, and to dozens of other
points West and Northwest. Stop
overs allowed.
Low one-way tickets will also be
on sale between above dates from
stations on this railway to Mon
tana, Idaho and Washington stations
on the new line to the Pacific coast
the Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget
Sound Railway.
Stop overs will also be allowed on
these tickets, affording an excellent
opportunity to see the wonderful new
country opened by this new line.
For complete information regarding
cost of tickets, sleeping car service
and fares, routes and train service,
see nearest ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way. Descriptive folders regarding
the country along the new line, from
F. "A. Miller, General Passenger Agen
Chicago. 1878
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15

Chicago, Milwaukee & st, Paul Rail.
way, and Mobridge and Lennon
South Dakota, on the Chicago, Mil
waukee & Puget Sound Railway, are
points of registration. You can reg.
lister any day from October to 90.
The drawing will take place; at Aber.
deem on October 26. ,if,s}ila5st3s
The land in the counties to- the
east of these reservations now sells
at $25 to $40 per acre.
This land opening will also give
you splendid opportunity to see
the wonderful country opened through
the construction of the new line to
the Pacific coast, at small additional
cost over your railroad fare to points
of registration.
Folders regarding this land open
ing and the country along the new
line in South Dakota. North Dakota
and Montana, free. F. A.: Miller,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.. Chicago.
S7-3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE OF M
e. CHURCH.

1
Inc quarterly conference OF the
Methodist Episcopaa church OF this
caty was held last Wednesday even
ing. A unanimous call was extend,
ed to Rev. r. A. Barnes. who has
been the pastor of the local church
for the past year and a half, to re-
turn next year. The resignation OF
H. L. Ram as choirmaster was ac-
cepted and the vacancy was left to
the music committee.
Rev. Barnes appointed the follow
ing committees:
Class Leaders-Ira Adams, c. w.
Keagy, Chas. L. Adams, s. NJ. Chase,
H. E. Robinson and David Kennedy.
Stewards, Manchester-Cal Atkin-
son. A. ]. Bruce, ]. NJ. Coolidge, H.
A, Dittmer, G. w. Keagy, S. X. Ny
ers. c. O. Torrey, D. f. Young. j.
w. Funk. G. H. Klaus; Sand Creek
H. E. Robinson. C. H. Burhans.
Trustees. Manchester-Jas Bishop,
Chas. L. Adams, Henry Goodhile, H.
G. Haeberle, G. w. Miller. Hugh Mid
dleton, j. F. Merry, Calvin Ypran,
L. g. Wells; Sand Creek-C. H. Bur-
hans, w. F. Croskey. q. Blosch, w.
F. Kennedy, Chris. Jordison. VIM.
Keiser, Amel Keiser. M. C., Pratt,
John Jordison.
Foreign Missions Calvin Yoran,
Chas, L. Adams, H. A. Dlttmer, HI.
E, Robinson. Mrs. Amel Keiser.
Home Missions-Mrs. T. e. Elem
ing, Miss Lucy Merwin, Mrs. A. j..
Bruce. Mrs. H. E.s Robinson, Mrs.
Bushnell.
Sunday Schools-D. F. Young, G.
o. Torrey, S. X. Myers, w. f. Cros-
keSDavid Kennedy.
Tracts-Miss Sarah Mccormick, c.
o. Torrey, Miss Lucy Merwin.
Temperance-Hugh Middleton, H.
o. Wiltse, G.. H, Klaus, Edwin Slim
lson, W. F. Kennop.
B Education- Mrs. j. F. Merry, Miss
Fannie Haeberle, Mrs. II. L. Ram,
Miss Mamie Annis. Miss Mabel Ken
|nedy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
JOHNSON GOES TO WASHINGTON

s Superintendent R. s.-sJohnson, Of
the local fish hatchery which is To-
Gated three and one-half miles south
east of this city, has been promoted
to position as assistant to the
United States Fish Commissioner at
Washington, D. c. The new position
Is a deserved promotion and carries
with lit an increase in salary. Mr..
Johnson was born in Washington and
has numerous relatives and friends
residing there.
Mr.. Johnson will be greatly missed
at the local hatchery as he has
made 1T what 1t is at the present
day He has been superintendent OF
the place. since the opening in 1897
and his many friends here will deep
Nv regret his departure to the CAPT.
tai city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
JOHN kENNA.

+ John kenna died at the home of
his son, Daniel, in Richland town.
ship, on Tuesday OF last week, aged
IS years. 8 months and / day.
John Kenna was born June 9Th,
1921. at Abby Lakes, Queens county,
Ireland. His parents emierated to
Ontario. Canada, the same year
when he was six months old.
He was raised in the parish Of
Colombo county Two Mountains, neal
Ottawa, where in 1S4S he was mar
ried to Julia Phelan. There were
twelve children born to them, three
of whom died in infancy. OF the nine
who grew to manhood and woman.
hood only five survive him, being
Patrick of Owanka, South Dakota,
John of Tacoma, and Daniel of Dunn
dee Mrs. Il. E. Harrington of Oelwein
and Mrs. Nj. ]. Maroney of Storm
Lake. The deceased's wife died
May End, 1891.
The deceased spent many years of
his early manhood in the, lumber bus
mess above Saltwater on the st.
CroiX river. He was the first man
to build dam on Knife river. and
he sent the first logs down that riv-
er. He and a companion, James
Carey, put the first dam on Apple
river and John Kenna hewed the
logs for both. This was in 1853.
He first came to Dubuque in 1S49.
but returned to Canada where he
stayed five years. He returned to
Iowa agai2l and located on a, farm
in Jones. county. where he lived until
1865, when he moved to Delaware
county and has resided here ever
since.
The funeral and burial were at
MasonvHle last Friday. Rev. Fathes
Murtagh preached the sermon and
spoke feelingly and kindly of the de-.
ceased, who was stalwart, up
right citizen and true to every -tre-
lation OF life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
MRS. BENJAMIN HOOKER.

.
Mrs. Benjamin Hooker died at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Gilchrist, at Frankfort, South
Dakota last week. Mrs. Hooker was
twenty-one years of age and had
been sick only three weeks when
death came. She was an upright
woman whose death is mourned by
her relatives and many friends,
The remains were brought to Man
chester Saturday afternoon and in
terment was made in the local Gem
etery Sunday afternoon at three
o'clock, Rev. ]. F. Moore. pastor oil
the First Congregational church, of
ficiating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
MEETING OF IOWA MuhicIPALl
TIES.

The twelfth annual meeting OF
Iowa municipalities will be held at
Fort Dodge on September 81. % and
%. 1t is expected that a large at
tendance will be at this meeting as
a very interesting program has been
planned for the occasion.
On the first day of the meeting
in the afternoon. Mt. F. b.. Blair.
City Attorney of this city. will give
paper on the Report of Commit
tee on Judicial Opinions"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
REV. ALLEN A. TANNER TO DEN
YER PAsToRATE.

Rev. Allen A. Tanner. known to
Manchester people as distinguished
Chautauqua lecturer who filled a
date here this last season. has ac-
cepted a call to the pastorate of the
First Congregational church of Den.
yer. beginning his work there on
Sunday, September~19. Rev. Tanner
has held several pastorates in Iowa
and Illinois. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
MANCHESTER DEFEATS CEDAR
RAPIDS THREE.ls.

D. T.
The locals defeated the Cedar
Rapids Three-I League team in the
last game of the season on the local
grounds last Tuesday afternoon by
a score of ! to 2. Cobb was on the
mound for Manchester striking out
6 men and walking /. Saillaird pitch
ing for the Bunnies struck out 2
men and walked 2. strawbridge. who
has been managing the Maquoketa
team the past season and who play
ed first for Manchester, secured a
three-bagger. which started Man
chester's score getting. Two base
hits We're made by Cooley, Chase
and strawbridge. James German Of
ficiated as umpire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
OPENING OF THE STANDING
ROCK AND CHEYENNE RIVER
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
RosisTstion at Mobridse, Lennon or
Abetdeer, s. D., October 4 to 90.


The opening Of the Standing Rock
and Cheyenne River INDIAN Reserva-
tions in South Dakota and North Da-
kota in October viii give about ten
Thousand people 100 acres of fertile
farming lands for a small sum per
acre. The government has appraised
these lands at so cen0 to Sc per ac-
re.
I If you intend to engage in farming
or are now farming and wish to
change your location, why not regis
ter for one of these farms? You
may be successful In the drawing for
these lands.
Aberdeen, South Dakota on the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
JOSEPH RRowNELL.

Joseph Brownell died at his home
at Jackfish Lake. Saskatchewan, Can
ada, August 81, 1909, at the age of
sixty-nine years. Mn Brownell was
a resident of Delaware county in an
early day living in Milo township.
He was brother of Mrs. E. NJ.
Hamblin and Mr.. w. H. Brownell of
this city and also the father of c.
T. Brownell and Mrs. Winnie Lusk
of this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
LECTURE COURSE.

During the past week Judge A. s.
Blair and A. B. Terrill have been
canvassing the city for lecture course
entertainment tickets. They have
been meeting with success and the
programs for the coming season will
no doubt be up to the standard Of
past years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
j. s.lBARBER.

j. B. Barber died at HIS home at
Jonesboro. Illinois, on September 1.
1909. at the age Of "a years. Mi,
Barber was engaged in business in
from 1895 until 1902 whel
he removed to Anna, Illinois. The
cause of Mr.. BARRIERS death was
heart failure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
MATlNEEs AT IDLE HOUR.

Beginning next Saturday. septem
Der is, the management of the Idle
Hour theatre will give matinees on
Saturday afternoons. They will have
Illustrated songs which are new and
rp-to-date.
The management have made a hit
with the base ball fans the past
several days by throwing pictures OF
the different players of the local
base ball team on the screens.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
LIGHTNING STRIKES BARN.

On Sunday evening during the
electrical storm barn on the T.
N. Dunlap farm five miles east of
Ryan was struck by lightning and
destroyed. 1t was partially insured
in the Delaware County Mutual Fire
and lightning Insurance company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
pYERsvILLE TO PAVE.

The business men of Dyersville are
enthusiastic over the prospects of
having Main street of that town paw
ed with brick or asphaltum. The
matter is being pGshed hard and it
is expected that work will soon be-
gin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
LOCALS SHUT OUT MONTICELLO
TWO STRAIGHT.


At West Union Wednesday Man
chester shut out Monticello by q
score of to 0. Manchester pounded
Fuzzy" Baylor for five hits in the
first inning and scored five times
and in the second they scored one
more. Two base hits were made by
Carson ~, Nahrgang, Rogers, Schoe
nauer and Strawbridge (2). Burke
and Baylor secured sacrifice hits.
Waldren struck out eight men and
walked one. Baylor struck out six
men. Manchester pounded Baylor for
eight hits and Waldren allowed three
which were we'll scattered and did
not hurt anything.
Curly" Davis sprained his ankle
in the fourth inning in an attempt
to catch a fly and Cobb was substi-
t,tted in the fifth,
In the second shut out at West
Union the locals defeated Monticel-
10 by score of . to 0. Manchester
again secured the five runs in the
first inning. Manchester received
eight hits off of Baylor and Waldren
only allowed four Tommy Anderson
of Anamosa played second base for
Manchester as Curly Davis had been
injured and could not play.
The following is summary of the
game:
Base on balls, off waldren 1; off
Baylor I.
Struck out, by waldren Z; by Bay,
lor 8.
Double plays. Rogers to schoe-
nauer (2).
Two base hits. Burke. Anderson.
Sacrifice hit, Malven.
Wild pitch, Baylor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr.. and. Mrs. John Ryan and fam
lily of Cascade, Iowa. wish to thank
the many friends and relatives who
were so kind during the illness and
death of their beloved Brother and
Uncle, Mr.. Matthew Haran, and in
particular the ladies who made the
beautiful floral offerings for the caak.
ct.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ryan and fam
lily.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
SHORT TALKS ON osrEopArAy

SHORT TALKS ON osTEoPATHY
What opportunity has the osteo-
pathic student toSbecome familiar
with different diseases and the re-
suits of treatment on the diseases?
Just to Illustrate this; last year
during the months Of June, July
and August, at one Of the Osteopath-
lie colleges, over one thousand per-
sons registered for clinic treatment
These represented all kinds OF con.
ditions from the most acute to the
most chronic; and included all ages,
from babies OF a few weeks to per-
sons of many years. These were
ALI treated by senior students under
the supervision of some faculty mem
Der.
Then each student is required = to
do certain amount Of Hospital work
and during the last two years there
is daily clinic demonstration Of all
varieties of disease. The instruction
is given by men who have been edsl-
Gated In both medical and osteopath-
ic colleges.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADJ
MiNiSTRAToR.
STATE OF IOWA Delaware County. SIS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
the undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as Administrator of the
ware County. deceased. All persons
indebted to said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment and those hav.
ing claims against the same will pre-
sent them. duly authenticated. to the
undersigned for allowance.
35- John Dolphin,
Administrator.
Dated August 10. 1909.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
NOTICE 70 APPOINTMENT OF Ap.
MlNlsTRAToR.

State of Iowa. Delaware County. IS.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That
the undersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified as administrator of the
Estate of Matthew Haran, late of Del
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.
E. B. STILES.
Dated August 30th. 1909
3623wks
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15
HOUSE FOR RENT.

Five room house for rent. Inquire
at this office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
Neuroes Pardoned.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Many Butler County Churches Repre-
 sented at Meeting.

Greenville September 10- Special. )-The Butler County Sunday School convention met in the Methodist church here yes terday in three sessions, morning, after noon and night.
 There were three denominations repre- sented Methodist, Baptist and Latter Day Saints, and the following churches were represented Greenville Methodist and Greenville Baptist, Georgiana. Wesley chapel Bethel, Mckenzie, Mt. Olive West, Kolb City. Gravel Hill, Forest Home, Glenns chapel, Pigeon Creek and Star lington. The convention was complete success and much good will result from it. There was much enthusiasm shown and although it Is a new thing for the Sunday schools of the county to have these conventions they are seemingly here to stay
 The young folks of the town enjoyed a moonlight ride to Reddock Springs last night in which 12 couples participated. Lunch was carried and spread at the springs The party was chaperoned by Mrs. w. B. Dickinson and Miss virgie Powell and returned at late hour after a most pleasant evening"
 Miss Lula Smith of Dothan is the guest of her brother, MT. Park Smith.
 Miss Gladys Boone of Mobile is the guest of Miss Mary Parker.
 MT. Gordon Parker is at home from Tupelo for a short stay.
 The opening dance was given at the Owl club on Tuesday night. Twenty couples participated in the grand march led by MT. Oscar Lane and Miss Elm malee Newman of Abbevlle. Punch was served in the hallway and the jolly crowJ thoroughly enjoyed this the first of series of entertainments to be given at the club this winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
Improvement Ordinance
No. 4s1-"NEW SERIES"

No. 481-"NEW SERIES" To provide for grading, macamizing,
 curbing and gutter and sidewalk
 paving on Avenue F from Thirty seventh street to Roe street; on Roe
 street from Venue F to Forrest ave-
 nue, and on Forrest avenue from
 Roe street to Avenue E.
 Section l. Be 1t ordained by the City Council of Birmingham as follows:
 That Avenue from the east curb line of Thrty-seventh street to Roe street; Roe street from Avenue F to Forrest avenue, and Forrest avenue from Roe street to the south curb line of Avenue E be graded.
 That a roadway thirty-six 60 feet along the center lines of Avenue F and Forrest avenue, and thirty (S0) feet wide along the center line of Roe street shall be curbed with artidcia1 stone com- bined curb and gutter and macadamized between the gutters.
 Provided, however. that the south side of Avenue F from Thirty-seventh street east 221 feet, and from point 320 feet east of Thirty-seventh street to point 3s0 feet east of Thirty-seventh street shall not be curbed, but the gutters shall be paced with artificial stone for a width of three (3) feet.
 That the sidewalks along the same shall be paved with artificial stone for a width of five 6) feet. except at the en-