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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

The Cornell College orchestra, as
sisted by Miss Gail Ridgway, violin;
Miss Elizabeth Neff, soprano; Miss
Jane Lewis, reader; and Mr.. Milton
Gilchrist, violin, appeared at City
Opera house Monday evening and
rendered very pleasing program to
an audience of nearly four hundred
people. The orchestra is composed
OF students from Cornell college, and
is ably directed by Mr.. Horace Alden
Miller. Miss Ridgeway and Mr.. Gill
christ were heard with evident pleas
ure, while the solo numbers of Miss
Neff and the readings of Miss Lewis
received most hearty and apprec-
iative applause. Miss Lewis was
seen in the humorous vein and DEM
onstrated her ability as reader
and entertainer. Miss Neff has g.
sweet soprano voice, being clear an@
of beautiful quality. The orchestra
is composed of thirty-three pieces
and the first number, II Trovatore,
and its enchore, "Apple Blossoms"
by Roberts, were especially well re-
.ceived.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

At the county farm last Thursday
was held the Spangler feast, which
has become yearly social affair for
the people living at the farm and
their friends. F. L. Minkler, steward
of the farm, assisted by Mrs. Mink
Ter, entertained the large company of
guests in very pleasing manner.
and after the elaborate dinner Asd
been served, short talks were give
by Hon. R. ]. Bixby, Rev. W. H. En-
sign, Judge Dool!ttle. Mrs. Frank,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
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CORRESPONDENTS

w OUN NOfNFOI OANDE4N 7 , :.
You will kindly mail your letter to
the Enterprise not later than Mon
day. 1t is important that you do this,
as We have a great deal of news mat
ter to set just before the paper goes
to press, and by sending your letter
in early in the week we can set it be-
fore the rush comes on. Notify us
when you are out of stamps and en-
you at once. THE ENTERPRISE,
WaXahachie, TeXas.)
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
MOUNTAIN PEAK.

Mountain Peak, Nov Give
first frosts of the season. but the
winds are fast drying up the mois
ture from the ground. A larger
acreage than common has been seed
ed to small grain which is looking
well. Farmers are well along prepar
ing land for the coming crop.
The prospects now are that the
crops will be considerably DIVERSE
fled the coming year. The writer no
ticed that the best crops of cotton
grew On stubble lands.
Quite a lot or our citizens had
business at Waxahachie Saturday.
Guy Riddle is attending school at
Boyce.
Sam Hinkle is now a citizen of
Mountain Peak.
Mrs. w. E. Rodgers is on the sick
list at present.
Ben Forbes is guarding convicts
at Waxahachie.
Uncle Bob Parker has improved
his looks by shaving off his mus
tache.
Rev. Corbin filled his appointment
here Sunday.
Backbones and spare ribs have
been enjoyed by some of our fortu-
nate citizens since the recent cold
spell.
John Bishop has recently moved
from Mammoth Springs to Oak.
Uncle Frank Sargent and J. E.
Warren expect to spend the Christ
mas holidays With friends in Tonnes
see
.Iiles c. Edwards. an old citizen
and ex. Confederate soldier, and
known to many Citizens of Texas,
dided recently in Wayne county,
Tennessee.
Oscar Edwards expects to leave
for his old home in Tennessee soon
to remain Indefinitely
The warm weather prevailing the
present season has caused early SOW
ed oats and other small grain tc
grow SO rapidly that farmers are
pasturing stock to keep it down.
j. w. Barry and son came in home
from Dallas Sunday to remain.
Uncle Bob Parker visited w. E
Rodgers Sunday.
Clarence McFadden came in from
Austin recently to remain the com
ing season.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
COLLiER'S CHAPEL.

Golfers Chapel, Nov. 22.-Mr.
Henry Miller's baby is reported to
be quite sick at this writing.
Mr. Willie Collier returned home
Saturday after an extended visit to
his uncle in Henderson county.
Mr.. ingram Beaver has been i'll
but is some better at present.
Mrs. Alice Collier spent one after
noon last week with Mrs. Smith, who
has been i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas of
Boyce spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. d. A. Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Penny and Mr..
and Mrs Stan Hickey spent Sunday
with their brother and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Hube Hickey.
Little Adde Belle Fielder spent
Sunday afternoon with little Jose
phine Hickey.
Miss Clemmie Parks and brothers
visited their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. A Thomas, Sunday after
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Angel started home
Friday after spending two weeks
with relatives.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
BOYCE.

Boyce, Nov. 23.-Wa are enjoying
the fire today as d result Of the
norther.
The farmers are winding up the
cotton picking and quite a number
of them are breaking land getting
ready for another crop.
Dr. Sid Wilson, wife and son of
Houston visited DR.. Wilson's parents
here Sunday.
Lacy Lanier and wife visited in
Boyce Sunday.
H. A. Wilson and wife visited Sam
Sharp of Palmer Saturday evening.
w. S. Sharp made business trip
to North Texas a few days ago. Mr..
Sharp has large farming interests in
that section of the state and talks
some of moving there.
Rev. Smith of Waxahachie filled
his regular appointment at the Pres
byterian church here Sunday and
Sunday night. -
DR. Goddard went to Dallas yes
terday.
Mrs. Dr. Goddard goes to Ovilla
today as she had phone message
stating her father, Mr.. A. II. Harris,
was worse. He has been down sick
several months and it is thought that
he can not recover unless he takes
a change for the better in a few
days.
Miss Orline Goddard goes to OWL
la to attend the marriage of Miss
Maud Ham.
Jessie Cox, son of e. c. Cox, who
was accidentally shot while out bird
hunting a few days ago, is doing
fine, as he was able to come to
school today.
Mr.. S. d. Lanier is now sporting
a new automobile and says that he
is now ready to enter the races as
soon as the speedway at Boyce is
completed.
DR.. Grahams family were visitors
In Boyce Sunday.
The health of our community is
good.
Our school is moving along nicely
and we are all proud Of our teacher,
Prof. Hendrix
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27


The Shelton opera house viii offer
The succossfm musical extravaganza,
The Cat and the Fiddle" on De-
gember T. Carleton Lee Colby pro-
tided he book, lyrics and music,
showing three acts and 10 scenes Of
gorgeous hue and color, and story
of far away Fairyland and the inside
workings of trip to the mythical
isle of Eye.
There are fifteen numbers prom
Used, all clever and enhanced by the
singing and dancing of a clever
chorus of much beauty and charm.
There are The Undressed Kids"
The Water Witches, The Dash
ing Widows The Dainty School
Girls" the new Mother Goose Doll
Babies" The Moon Maids" etc.
This company. it is claimed, num-
bers forty or more people with Chas.
A. Sellon as leading fun maker, ably
assisted by Mort Infeld, Geo. E.
Wakefield, Johann Berthleson, a
tenor singer of much worth who has
been heard to advantage with the
Shubert Standard Opera company,
and those clever pantomimic artists
Lawrence and Utie Gothard, who as
the Gigantic Cat and the Balky
Horse, cause considerable merri-
ment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27

J. A. Paisley was born February
10, 1910, at Bowling Green, Ky -,
and died November 20, 1903, ages
SO years, ten months and seven days.
Married Miss Margaret Cathreen of
Macon county, Illinois. Was sol
der in the civil war in company /,
4lst Illinois under Major Hoffman.
Moved to Kansas in 1878, ana to
Waxahachie, Texas, in 1895, and
lived there until 1905, when he
moved to Texarkana, and resided al
1902 West Thirteenth street since
He was at one time an active mem.
Der in the Christian church and. was
a student vi the bible until his
death He never failed to make a
good impression on anyone he met
and his friends were numerous. He
leaves two brothers, a wife and eight
children and four grandchildren to
mourn his untimely death. His re-
mains were laid to rest in State
Line cemtery in this city.-TeXar-
kama Courier.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
NIGHTS OF UNREST.

No Sleep, No Rest. No Peace for the
Sufferer from Kidney Troubles.
No peace for the kidney sufferer
Pain and distress from morn to
night.
Get up with alamo back,
Twinges of backache bother you
all day.
Dull aching breaks your rest at
night,
Urinary disorders add to your
misery.
Get at the cause-cure the kid
neys.
Doan's Kidney Pills will work the
cure.
They're for the kidneys only
Have made great cures in this To-
cality.
G. l.. Palmer, Kaufman, Texas,
says: 81 was troubled for several
years by severe pains across my back
and kidneys. The passages of the
kidney secretions were irregular and
it was a common thing for me to
arise four or five times during the
night on this account. After using
one box of Doan's Kidney Pills the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
JUDGE REAGAN'S PAPERS.
1t Seems That Deal to Acquire Them
Has Never Been Made.

Austin, Texas, Nov. 27.-As far
as can be learned, the state has not
as yet purchased the papers of the
late Judge John Ii. Reagan, known
as the Reagan memoirs. The last
legislature made an appropriation OF
$4,000 for that purpose but the
warrant for the payment of the pa
pers has not as yet been presented
to the state treasurer for payment.
The legislature also made an APP
preparation of $4,000 for the pur-
chase of the portrait of David Crock
EFT which was painted by w. H..
Huddle, 1t is provided in this item
in the appropriation bill that this
picture shall be purchased by the
governor
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27

Presbyterian church Sunday and
Sunday night
Rev, Morton Of Ennis filled his
regular appointment at the Baptist
church Sunday and Sunday night.
Dinner was served on the ground,
and singing in the afternoon.
The Ladies Aid society met at
Mrs. Floyd Beddo's Monday after
noon.
Miss Ruby Butcher of Saerrett at
tended church here Sunday.
Misses Laura and Minnie Sue
Chapman spent Sunday with Miss
Agnes Hamm.
Miss Maggie Marsh was the guest
of Miss Carrie Gist Sunday.
Miss Mabel King, who is teaching
school at Ashwood, visited Mrs. Jess
Lyon Sunday.
Mrs. Ada Lane is visiting relatives
and friends at Temple
Mrs. George Lyon has gone to the
Wells for her health.
Mr.. Burleson and Mr.. Stewart Of
WaXahachie were the singers here
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodridge of May
pearl visited the Hays girls Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Cook of Oklahoma, visited
at Mr.. Simpsons Sunday.
Grandma" Conger is very sick.
Her daughter, Mrs. Pierce of Ferris,
is at her bedside now.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
DEATHS TOLL ON GRIDIRON
Lost Lives During the
Present Season.

new YORK, Nov. 27.-WIth the
close of the football season, statistics
show that 20 players lost their lives
through the game in various parts
of the country this fall according to
list made public here.
Including the two young men who
are believed to have been mortalIy
hurt in Thursday games % play
ers were so severely hurt that it was
thought they would die.
Minor injuries mounted into the
hundreds. In 1908 there were IS
deaths from football injuries and in
1907 there were IA.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27

Seliugsgroye, Pa, Nov. 81
While he was hunting in the kettle
OF Seven Mountains, III Snyder coun-
ty, George S. Schoch Of this place
was caught in a bear trap under a
clump Of bushes.
He was found@a prisoner after
dark, seven hours later, asleep from
fatigue, by his brother, John A. S
Schoch, and Donald Spanagle OF
Lewiston, and he was eXtricated with
difficulty.
His thick hunting leggins saved
him from very serious injury.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27

pain in my back ceased and my
kidneys were so greatly strengthened
that my rest was no longer disturb
ed. 1t is now over three years since
that cure was effected and | am
pleased to state that there has been
no recurrence of my former trou-
BILE"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-DOan's-
and take no other. d&Wl U
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27

Rice, Texas, Nov. 27.-Mrs. ], R.
Pollan, while sitting in bed yester-
day morning, combing one of the
head, instantly died. She
had been a little sick for eyeral days
but was up and down. Heart trouble
is the cause assigned.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27

If you desire a clear complexion
take Foley's Orino Laxative for con-
stipation and liver trouble as 1t will
stimulate these organs and thor
oughly cleanse your syst m, which
is what everyone needs in order to
feel we'll. B. w. Fe iris. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
Notice, Notice.

Ice cream served at the Eatitor-
ium every day in the year We have
our own ice cream factory, and are
Independent of the trust. Phone us
your orders for home use and recep-
tons Eatitorium. 205
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27
RED OAK.

Red Oak, Nov. 22.-Saturday and
sunday were very warm days for
November, but fresh norther came
Monday morning.
Rev. Crouch Of Waxahachie filled
his regular appointment at the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-27

ANU SENiENTS.
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9S%o
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49,
Coming Attractions.

Nov. &c and Margaret Franc,
Stock company
Dee. Cat and the Fiddle
Dec. 3.-Matinee Girl.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02
PRESIDENT ID PLAN FOR ASSISTANCE
 IF ITALY
DAY AT WHITE HOUSE TO BE SPENT IN CONFERENCE
 WITH ADVISORS.

WASHINGTON, January l.--Instead of taking days vacation, as had been planned originally, President Roosevelt will remain in his office tomorrow to consider how best the nation may show in a substantial way it's sympathy with the Italian people in their great hour of need and distress. As the outcome as the day, the president hopes to be able to formulate message to congress to be laid before that body when it convenes Monday, recommending speci- fc action on the part of this nation.
 The president has asked Senator Hale, acting chairman of the commit tee on appropriations and chairman of the committee on naval affairs, to dis cuss the matter with him tomorrow.
 For similar reason the president will invite members of his cabinet, Sec retary Root, Secretary Newberry and Assistant Secretary Bacon. The views of several leaders of the house proba- bly, will be ascertained during the day by the president.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02

Houses are being erected in Empalme and the railroad company is endeavor' ing to afford as good accommodations there as possible.
 It is explained that the offices of the motive power department were trans. ferred, as it was desired to have them near the shops.
 The Southern Pacific has erected the main shops for it's new line at Elm. palme. These shops are much larger than the shops in this city and rank with the biggest in the west.
 The track laying along the new Guaymas. .Guadalajara line is progress ing more rapidly as supplies are being received with less delays than former ly
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02
NEWS BUDGET
 FROM STAFFORD

SAFFORD, January l.--The stork visited the home of MT. and Mrs. A. R. Lynch Sunday morning and left a fine baby girl,
 J. M. Foster returned today from e business trip to Benson, Tucson and other points.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ed Branch, left for Globe last night.
 Walter Wanslee, who is teaching school in Duncan is in the city visiting friends and relatives.
 Sam Beebee was an incoming passen- ger last night from old Mexico, where he has been for some time past.
 Mrs. Hugh Bunch of Bowie is in the city, the guests of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Kruger.
 Tip Henderson left for Globe last night.
 Miss Bishop and Mir. Rose were among the Solomonville people wEo at- tended the benefit concert in Todd s hall last evening. Mir. Rose is visitor in Solomonville.
 Graham French, son of Mir. and Mrs. w. D. French, accidentally shot him self while on camp in the Graham mountains with Rev. o. A. Andrews and his Sunday school class. The hull let lodged in the arm just below the shoulder and as yet Dr. Warner. the attending physician, has been unable to locate it.
 Two comedies, "The Girl With the Gold to Invest" and "A Blood Iels- tion'' were presented in Todd's hall last evening by local talent and were largely attended and perhaps the best ever given here by home talent. Mrs. George Birdno, little Miss Blanche Birdno and Berry J. Foster showed special histrionic talent. The concert given by the Stafford band during the evening was especial enjoyed, the members showing marked improve ment under the leadership of Prof. Harmon. The leap year dance follow ing the performance was well attended.
 Quincy Sherod left this morning for Banning, Cal, where he will spend a month.
 Miss Lillian Archer is again quite ill at her home in this city.
 Bud McClintock of Aravaipa is a business visitor in town this week.
 MT. and Mrs. E. w. Clayton, MT. and Mrs. B. F. Thum, Miss Margaret Rob. inson and c. V. Latham were dinner party at the Jones hotel New Year s day.
 Mrs. Kate Jennings entertained at dinner today, when family reunion was held.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Olney were visitors at Soomonville today.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02
days and found everything in good

 shape.
 In speaking of the cattle, consisting of some 30,o00 head, Mr. Proctor said that they were in excellent shape. "Wc are well fenced and there is no show for the cattle from the south coming in contact with our cattle, and as a consequence there are no ticks to be found among the cattle of the Turkey Tract company. The Mexican govern ment is becoming alive to the situation, and fully realize that they are losing money when they are permitting their cattle to become infested with ticks and are prevented from shipping them across the line. It seems to me that we won't be injured very long from this trouble"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02
FINE SHOPS BUILT FOR ESPEE AT
 EMPALME MOTIVE POWER OFFICES MOVE FROM TUCSON TO BE NEAR k RAILROAD SHOPS.

TUCSON, January l.--According to the present plan, the force in the office of J. W. Small, superintendent of mo tive power on the Randolph lines Tn this territory and also in Mexico, will leave this week for Empalme, where they will have their future headquar- tars. -
 It is said that for the present only about ten clerks will be removed to the new railroad town in Sonora.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02

Bladder Pills. They are for veal back, backache, rheumatic pains and all kidney and bladder troubles. Sooth- ing and antiseutic and act promptly. Don t fail to get DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Accept no substitute. Regular size soc. Sold by Palace Phar. macy and United Drug Go.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02
rrEEr NEARrNa suEz.

z. SUEZ, January 1.--Ahe American
 battleship fleet, homeward bound, as 6 O. clock tonight was 6l9 miles from Suez. The fleet is due here Sunday
 morning. Perferet weathe was experi- .enced all the way from Colombo sx
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02
NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, January LA cum mary of the mishaps attending New York's New Years eve street festivi ties shows that thirteen persons were shot, none fatally. Several fights were reported between the police, and bol:- day throngs.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02

Mrs. Potter told the convention of of ladies that her doctor said that good coffee properly made would not hurt any one. She said to buy Folger $ Golden Gate whole roast, have the gro cer grind it, or grind 1t at home.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02
MEXICAN POLICE CHASING TICKS DON'T WANT CATTLE ACROSS
 LINE INFECTED-sToCK IN SIS.
 TER REPUBLIC SAID TO BE IN
 FINE CONDITION.

BISBEE, January 1.-F. l.. Proctor, president of the Turkey Tract Cattle company, left for Tempe yesterday if ter short business trip to Bisbee. He resides in Tempe during tho winter, and states that it is very pleasant down there this time of the year. He has been visiting in Cananea for few
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-02

A great many people have kidney and blade rtrouble, mainly due to ne- glect of the occasional pains in the back, slight rheumatic pains, urinary disorders, etc. Delay in such cases is dangerous. Take iDeWitt's 6 Kidney and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-11-10
BRooKsyILLE.

Mrs. Susie Campbell is working for Mrs.
L. o. Fowler.
A daughter was born to Lester Wescots
and wife, Oct. q. Hazel May
George Hart and Brooks Cousins are
working on the new hall at South Brooks
vile.
Miss Lizzie Campbell, went Thursday
to vinalhaven, where she has employ
ment.
James Austin and wife, Of West Brooks
vile, were the guests Of james Grindle
Sunday.
Floyd Black is soon to move his family
into the w. J. Walker house at the
Corner.
A. CAndage moved his family to bis
home in East Bluehih Friday, ate,
spending the summer here.
Mrs. John Doniin's brother, Mr.. Pierre
WIN has been visiting her few days, re-
turned to his home in Trenton, accom-
panied by his mother, who has spent
some time here.
Nov. 8. A.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-11-10

There IL more Catarrh In this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years It was supposed TO
pron0u need IL . local dteease and prescribed
remedies. and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced II incur
stitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Hali's Cetarrh
Cure, manufactured BY r. J. Cheney Co..
Toledo, Ohio, 10 the only Constitutional cure
ON the market. II IL taken internally in doses
from 10 drops to teaspoonful. Il acts d.
the system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case Il falls to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials. Address:
r. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold BY all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halle Family Pilis for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-11-10

The story Of EngIand's patron saint
II surrounded by q mixture OF truth
and fable which dfdes definite sitting.
He II generally believed to have been
born at Lydia, but brought up In Cap
padocia. and suffered martyrdom In
the reign Of Diocletian. A. d. 9O3. The
legend Of his conflict with the dragon
may have arisen from q symbolical or
allegorical representation Of his con-
test with the pagan persecutorA When
our crusaders went to the east in 1895
they found st. George elevated to the
rank Of warrior saint. with the title
Of the victorious" and a. they BE-
lieved that they were indebted to him
for aid In the siege Of Antioch they
adopted him ~ the patron Of soldiers.
Edward Ill. was thus led to make him
patron Of the Order Of the Garter, and
20 gradually st. George became the ttl-
telary saint Of STANDARDIZATION Aail.