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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-12

A good honest remedy for RheuIatism,
Neuralgia and Fore Throat u Hamiins
Wizard OIL. Nothing will 20 quickly drive
out eli pain and Inflammation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-12

What friendly old world this would
Do II ws all loved our neighbon - We
love oursslvesi
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-12

Washington Tho report Of the
commission on country life, made 10
the president. was read In both houses
OF congress. Substantially the re-
port waB as follows:
To the President: The commission
on country life herewith presents It's
report The commission finds that
agriculture In the United States. taken
together. is prosperous commercially.
when measured by the conditions that
have obtained in previous years. AL
though there are some regions In
which this IL only partially true. Tho
country people are producing vast
quantities Of suppiieB for food. shelter.
clothing. and for use in the arta.. The
country homes are improving in COM
fort attraotiycness and hoaithfulness
Not only in the material wealth that
they produce. but in the supply OF In
dependent and strong citizenship. the az
ricultural people constitute the very
foundation Of our national efficiency
As agriculture is the immediate basis
OF country life 30 Il follows that tho
general affairs Of the open country
speaking broadly. are in condition
Of Improvement.
Most Prominent Deficiencies.
Yet II IL true. Notwithstanding all
this progress as measured by his
torlcal Htandards. that agriculture Is
not commercially as profitable aB II IN
entitled 10 be for the labor and energy
that the farmer ezpcndH and the risks
that he assumes. and that the social
conditions In the open country are far
short Of their possibilities. We must
meaHnre our agricultural efficiency by
the possibilities rather than by COM
pnriaon with previous conditions. Tho
farmer IN elmost necessarily hhndi-
capped In the development Of his bust
ness because his capital In small and
the volume Of his transactions limited;
and he usually stands practically
nione against organized interests. In
the general readiustmcnt OF modern
life due C. the great changes In manu-
features and commerce, Inequalities
and determinations have arisen, and
naturally tho separate man suffers
most The unattached man has prob
lens that government should under
stand.
The reasons for the lack of n highly
organ rural society are very many,
as the fun report explains, The lead
ing specific causes are:
A lack 81 knowledge on the part Of
farmers Of the exact agricultural con-
ditl0nH and possibilities Of their re-
| glons;
Lack Of good training for country
| life In tho schools;
Lack Of good highway facilities.
The widespread continuing dople-
tion Of soils. with the Injurious effect
on rural life;
A general need OF rev and active
leadership.
other causes contributing to the
general result are: Lack of any nde-
quate system OF agricultural credit
whereby the farmer may readily 30
cure loans on fair terms: the short
age OF labor, a condition that ~ often
complicated by intnmporance among
wOrkmon: lack OF institutions and In
| centivos that tic the laboring man IA
the soil; the burdena ana the narrow
| life OF farm women; lack Of adequate
| guperyiHlon of public health.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-12
StantOn'S Tribute

The World Has Come TO Accept the Great
S.cretary's Opinion Of Abraham Lincoln ns
the Most Perfect Ruler That Ever Lived.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
RAILROAD ADVERTISING.


From the office of the general i'm
migration agent OF the Illinois Cen
trail railroad company last week was
mailed large quntity of printed mat
ter concerning the southern states
in which that company is specially
Interested. Capt. j. F.. Merry during
his service with the company as as
sistant, general passenger agent. and
now as general immigration agent,
has written many pamphlets and cir
culars regarding the opportunities ard
possibilities to &c realized from the
natural resources of the southland
This manner CT advertising has been
used for many years, and its practi-
cability is acknowledged by the man
agement of the company.
A recent pamphlet compiled by
Captain Merry is entitled, "Diversi-
cation of Farming in the South cop
les of which have been widely distri-
buted throughout the north central
states, and to every agent and Off
cial of the railroad company, as well
as to real estate dealers and prospec-
tive buyers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
OFFICERS FOR FAIR.


At meeting of the Delaware Cour.
ty Agricultural socity held last week
at the Court house, the following SUI
perintendents were appointed as
heads of the various departments:
Horses, C. A. Clute; cattle, Fl. e.
Robinson; swine, George Nefzgel;
sheep Ole Dunton; poultry, Mrs. L.
d. Porter; grains and vegetables, Irv-
ing Magee; art hall exhibits, Miss
Eva Smith; grounds, j. b. Rutherford
and track, John Marshall. Matt Hut
son was appointed marshal, and spe-
cial police will be under supervision.
The secretary and treasurer will as
sumo management of the ticket de-
partment, rather than supeniltend-
eDt, as was the plan before.
The dates for the fair this year
were set for August 81 to September
3, inclusive Track events and polio
ing the grounds will be materially
changed at the next fair The pres
ident and secretary have been auth
lied to borrow money to liquidate GER
tain outstanding debts, and also a
sum of one hundred dollars to be
used in meeting current expenses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
INAUGURAL AT WASHINGTON.


William Penn, travelling passenger
agent for the Pennsylvania Lines
with headquarters at Des Moines, was
in the city Thursday. The railroad
company of which he is representa-
tive offers a round-trip rate of $26.50
from Chicago to Washington, on ac-
count of the inaugural ceremonies to
be held from February % to March
4. Transportation purchased for this
excursion will be good for one week.
visit in Washington and allow of
stop-overs at Baltimore and Philadel-
phia.
The new union station at Washing
ton is one of great architectural sue.
cesses in the country and is used by
all trains running to and from the
CITY, 1t is located at the intersec-
ton of Massachusetts and Delaware
avenues. The station is constructed
Of white granite and is $40 feet long.
The general waiting room is modelled
after the Baths of Diocletian,and is
located in the center of the structure.
There are SO tracks in the station,
20 of which terminate on the level of
these floors. There are no steps in
the building, except the stairs lead
ing to the depressed tracks. The
total cost of the building was about
s14, OOO,OOO.OO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
bEArH Or REV rHos. OLIVER

Rev. Thomas Oliver of Chicago, the
inventor of the typewriter which
bears his name and a cotton harvest
er, which has been on the market for
six years, died of heart failure in
Chicago last Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
MIR. Oliver was formerly pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church at
Dyersville and Monticello, and a we'll
known minister in the Upper Iowa
conference. On account of i'll health,
he resigned his ministerial work, and;
lived i'll Epworth, where he associated
with the seminary for several years.
Later, he interested local parties in
the manufacture of his typewriter
and erected a factory in Epworth
where the first machine was made. A
Chicago syndicate learned of the en-
terprise and purchased Rev. Mr.. DIV
er's patent rights, and moved tie
plant to that city.
Rev. Mr.. Oliver had resided in Chi
cago for several years, and with his
wife, was going TO Pine Bluff, Arkan-
sas, to inspect one of his cotton har-
ing machines, when he was stricken
with heart failure.
He was born at Woodstock, ontar-I
DO, in. the year 1855, and was of
Scotch-Canadian descent. His hrotI-
er lived at Fayette for many years.
and his son was at one time a mem
Der of the faculty of Upper Iowa I'M
versity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
OBITUARY.
t,lom the Atwood (Kapsas, pattlot.


David Tillitt died at the family res
idence in Atwood, Kansas, January
18th, 1909, aged So years and days.
The deceased was born in Bedford,
county, Pennsylvania, January goth,
ls40, and removed to this county in
1888, and engaged in draying, which
occupation he performed until few
months previous to the time of his
death. He was united in marriage
January eth, 1862, to Phebe Bliss and
during their residence here they have
won the universal esteem of all with
whom they have come in contact.
Honest and straightforward in deal
ings with all men, his CHEEKY voice
joked with the family and his many
friends who came to see him in the
time of his affliction, while he in
many ways tried to soften and light
en- the blow known to be inevitable.
His character and sunny disposition
gave him the love of all who knew
him, and he lived noble, unselfish
life in his family and in the commune
ity and the church to which he be-
longed and of which he has been a
member for nearly three score years.
His loving and heart-broken wife
and three children, to whom come
the greatest loss that could befall
them, mourn his demise, G. H. Tillitt,
Mrs. II. B. Rogers and Mrs. S. F.
Snyder all of this place. Two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Alex Smith and Maggie
Tillitt preceded him and welcomed
their father to the better land. He
also leaves one sister and one broth
err, Mrs. S. NJ. Hooker, Manchester,
Iowa., and Daniel Tillitt, Spencer, To-
wa, and seven grandchildren.
Interment was made in the At
wood cemetery last Tuesday after
noon, the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev. A. X. Bone, at the
Christian church and was most
affecting occasion and will long be-
remembered by large congregation,
who assembled to show their SYM
pathy and respect to the bereaved
family and the man who was one OF
our best friends and citizens.
In the loss that has come to them
the family and relatives have the sym
pathy of community who with them
mourn the passing of soul rich
in love and tenderness, within the
family circle and beyond in the larger
circle of friends among who he lived, !
honored, and died leaving only the
memories of kind useful life and
loving works, believing in that eter-
nifty where he will wait with CHEEKY
word for the rest of his loved ones
in that city beyond.
Passing out of the shadows,
Into Eternal day.
Why do we call it dying,
This sweet going away?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
PICTURE GALLERY OF RoeuEs.


In the office of the sheriff are to
be seen collection Of photographs
and cuts of embezZlers, murders;
those who are wanted by officers of
the law rof having committed more
despicable crimes, and many who are
yet to serve their first Jail or PEN
itentiary sentence. A boy IA years
old has strayed away from home. The
sheriff of the county in which the lad
resided, has offered a reward for his
apprehension. A man SO years old
disappeared from his home, and no
trace of him has been found. A re-
ward is also offered for his finding.
Other placards and phamplets con-
tain the picture of woman who
has been charged with shoplifting,
and is still at liberty. A young chap
% years of age, a stenographer and
bookkeeper, is being hunted for en-
bezzlement. His photograph was
never intended by him to be used
as means of Identifying him and
securing his arrest. Many other
Interesting objects are found on the
west wall of the office, where, in
prominent array are pinned pictures
of people whom the law declares to
be violaters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
Meiohina Touch.

A remarkable instrument IS that used
FOR the purpose Of measuring The sense
of touch. This device consists Of IL
series of little disks. each three milli-
meters in diameter, suspended By fine.
delicate thread from wooden handles,
the last being stuck into hclos round
4 block The lishtest disk is taken
out and brought into contact With The
skin Of the subject, he having his eyes,
closed. Il nothing is felt Il heavier
disk is employed, and so on until the
pressure becomes noticeable The
disks weigh from one 10 twenty milf
grams and with their aid ii has been
proved that the sense Of touch III the
average person is conveyed ly Two mil
igrains on the forehead, temple and
back of the forearm. five for the nose
and the chin and fifteen for the innel
surface of tie tingers.-New York i'rib
une.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

they had been caught back in the
mountains, when little cubs six years
ago. And soon 1t was time to start
on our downward trip, which really
seemed more fearful than the up
ward journey. BY the time we got
to the incline some of us were quite
willing to close our eyes or fasten
them on newspaper having seen
enough grandeur for one day. And
think that We all drew a long sigh,
of relief when we stepped on the
solid ground once more. Soon the
cars We're carrying us through the
orange groves of Altadena and groves
and gardens of Pasadena and we
reached home glad that we had TAX
en- the Mount Lowe trip.
With many pleasant remembrance
of Manchester friends.
Yours truly,
Ardie Bee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
IN The MATTER OF THE ,hcoRpoa.
ALTON OF THE TOWN OF pEIHj.

- Whereas v1 at the December. 1908. Tern.
Delaware County petition was present .
alton OF certain territory in said petit
S shp % De lava ;hs County ISws into
Whereas at said term Of said Court
the undersigned were by said Court APP
pointed commissioners to call. hold and
voters residing within the proposed lin
Its Of said proposed town OF Delhi. and
WHEREAS the limits and boundaries
corporated into the said town of Delhi,
Iowa. are as follows. to-wit:
., ctGSm ON sa,sasg at the Northeast corner
sixteen Gs) in township Eightyeisht t' IS
SSSrsh Ra Ms,,d -Four g. Vest Of ne sth
mile nil. to the Southeast corner Of the
Mess Sss eparNss SW y Of the Sersh
tyone (2D in said township and range.
running thence West one ~ mile to
the Southwest corner of the northeast
lNWA, of Section Twenty eos i IN said aid
North One a. mile 10 tn. aiI NorthSes s
Section Seventeen G7) in said township
and range. running hence East One al
81 ~ conns 81 iowa In Delhi
NOW. THEREFORE,. notice Is hereby
given to the qualified electors resid-
Ing within the territory embraced With
in the limits hereinbefore described that
an election Is hereby called to determine
whether said territory embraced within
the limits aforesaid shall be incorpor-
ated into a town to bear the name DEL
HI. as aforesaid. Said election will be
held d, In the building known as the Town
1ated In Delhi Township. Delaware
County N ono iowa; mo-, on the End End, day Of March
said election at eight o'clock A. NJ. Of
said day and will be closed at seven
O'Clock P. NJ. of said day as by law
provided. That the ballots to be used
ing proposition: "Shali the proposition
for Incorporation be adopted?", That
each elector shall designate his vote
In the same manner provided with re-
Chapter of the Code of Iowa on Elec-
said proposition to incorporates said town
OF efos Delhi mar shall tR. dssgnsse his vote BY
er square opposite the word yes 10
be printed on said ballot Each elector
opposing the. proposition to incorporate
said town OF Delhi shall designate; his
in the proper square opposite the word
mo" to be printed upon said ballot
That description and plat of the
limits of said proposed town Of Delhi
Clerk Of the District Court OF Iowa in
and for Delaware County.
Dated January 80, A. b.. 1909.
II F. E. Stimson.
Thomas Simons.
| =. B. Porter.
| A. Sherman.
Commissioners,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
Thn Assassins

The Assassins were religious and
military order who came into exist
ence during the eleventh century in
Persia and who devoted themselves to
the destruction after stealthy approach
of all who opposed the Moslem faith
in any way. The crusaders met with
"A branch of these desperate zcalots in
Syria, and many of the warriors of the
cross were slain relentlessly and with
mysterious suddenness in consequence
The Tartars ezterminated the Persian
Assassins in 1856, and fourteen years
later the Syrian band of murderers
was wiped out by an Egyptian ruler.
But the name they bore remains as n
designation of dread
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
A WINTER DIVERSION.

A. j. Collinge received a letter
from his son, Will Collinge. last week
in which it was stated that Mr.. Col
hinge had been catching trout in Cold
Creek, small mountain stream in
Montana, near the town which bears
its name. The thermometer register
ed IS below at the time the fishing
trip was made, but as trout are plen-
tiful in mid-winter, and the mountain
creeks seldom are frozen over, fresh
fish is frequent breakfast dish for
western people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
HoMEsEEkERs LEAVE.

A party of twenty homeseekers and
land investors left today via the
Manchester & Oneida railway for ka
sas. The party was accompanied by
G. ]. Boardway, city passenger and
ticket agent of the company. Spe-
cial values in farming and fruit lands
in the southwest still allure the
northern farmer and investor, al.
though the trunk lines extending in
to the far west, and those reaching
to the south entice the prospective
purchaser to the country tributary
and adjacent to their lines and
branches.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
Herbert speneer,s Regret.

Mr.. Tollemache in his "reminiscences
tells this story about Herbert Spencer:
Toward the close of his life Spencer
freQuented Il boarding house, and,
CHANGING to meet a lady who had often
dincd within carshot Of him, asked
her if she could remember any wise
sayings of his. After rendering for
some time she answered: 1 can re-
member one of his remarks lie said
that ':malSing coed melted butter is a
lost art in England" -"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
BEWARE OF olNTMENrs FOR CA.
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MER.
CuRN

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-.
tering it through the mucous sur.
faces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken in.
ternally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys.
TEN. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by druggists. Price, 75c. per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
JOHN CLARK AT MNroN.


John Clark, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. c. Clark of this city, went to Vim
ton last week to enter the state in
stitution for the blind. In this
school are taught the usual sciences,
arts and studies of state or pri-
vate college or university. Mr.. Clark
intends to study the piano and fit
himself for tuning such instruments.
A large chorus choir is conducted in
the school, the organist of which is
blind, but is one of the finest mu-
sicians in the state. Reading, writ.
ing and many trades are taught n'
der the most approved methods for
the blind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
SPRING PROMISES ACTIVITY.

With the opening Of spring, bust
ness activity in all lines seems as
sured. In conversation with several
Manchester merchants last Friday,
The Democrat was advised that. indi-
cations for an unusual increase in
business this season are especially
gratifying. Numerous inquiries ara
being received concerning the pur-
chase of goods and various building
materials. and for articles used in
improvement of property.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
BAD STORM IN THE WEST.

The train dispatchers report anoth.
er severe snow and wind storm in
the western part of the state and
Minnesota. Illinois Central and
Great Western trains were delayed
Sunday and Monday on account Of
deep drifts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
MOTIONS TO TOUR EUROPE.

Rev. and Mrs. R. G. Norton, for
merly of Manchester, are to accom-
pany DR.. Chapman in his evangelis-
tic tour of England and other coun-
tries in Europe, the party intending
to leave for London next month. Rev.
Norton is the business manager of
the party. Mrs. Norton is soloist
and accompanist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
FRlTcH RECEIVES PROMOTION.

L. c. Fritch, assistant to President
j. T. Harahan of the Illinois Central
railroad, has been promoted to con
sulting engineer of the road, an
nouncement of which was received
last Thursday. 1t is expected that
steps will Immediately be taken to
arrange for the Identification OF
the suburban lines of the company
in or about Chicago. Mr.. Fritch will
devote his entire time to this mat
4er
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
EDITORS TO MEET.

The Northeastern Iowa Editors as
ISOLATION will convene in Charles City
May 6 and z. President Frank D..
Robinson Of the Oelwein Register and
Secretary Harry Green Of the Decoral
Public Opinion were in consultation
with the newspaper men of Charles
City, and arrangements We're made
for the accommodation of visiting edi-
tors from the district and neighbor-
ing towns
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
sI,,,,;anc.

did THAT manager discover any hu-
nor IN your play|
'sYee," answered the gloomy author.
lie said ile whale thing was a Joke
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

Feb. 80. 1909. Brilliant spectacular fea-
lures; Ask for profusely Illustrated fold
for x bo6k the en Mae SeS a os
leans for the Tourist" concerning this
semi-tropical city of unique interest.
FLORIDA.
The Central Route to. Florida via
birmingham" is direct line over which
through sleeping cars run daily from
Chicago to Jacksonville, Fla, leaving
Chicago in the evening and arriving at
Jacksonville early the second morning
the peninsula: Buffet-library car service
and dining cars serving all meals. Ask
for special Florida folder.
HAVANA, CUBA.
Via New Orleans or via Florida. For
route, steamship service from that port
to Havana about every ten days. For
those wishing to visit Florida en- route
daily except Sunday steamship servic
from knights Key. making trip to Ha-
vana entirely by daylight; also -four
sailings per week from Port Tampa.
Send for Illustrated folder on Cuba.
OLD Mexico.
Reached direct by rail routes through
tunity,, to visit that unique city. Send
for illustrated folder entitled Mexico
via New Orleans
PANAMA.
Via the Illinois Central to New orlean
lIoill -lHeuCe Dy Weekly steamships
direct to Colon, connecting with railroad
/ for City of Panama. Elegant new steam
ships in the service. Send for folder en-
titled Panama and Central America via
New Orleans"
Miss.
, and Nicksburg National Military parl
i concentrating the siege and defense O
the city. An interesting place to visi
en- route to New Orleans. Send To-
| "Nicksburg for the Tourist
, HOT SPRINGS, ARK.
| The only line running daily sleepinl
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| Hot Springs. Sleeping car, electric light
| ed with all modern improvements. Din
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| er describingHot Springs.
All of the above free literature for tn
asking.
Rates. train time, and all particular
by addressing the undersigned.
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e47 Bank Bldg, Dubuque, Iowa.
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