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Evening journal., 1910-03-11
GOOD ROADS MOVE
BECOMES GENERAL
Farmers and Motorists Of
Country Unite for Better
Conditions
CONVENTIONT HELD
ALL ENTHUSIATTIC

Never before in tho history OF the
United States. perhaps not in the world
has there been such widespread interest
and practical activity for good roads as
is tho case to-day. The good-roads con-
venuons that have been held during the
past year have been remarkable, not only
in numbers. but I'm the results accomp-
lished In the South the sentiment for
improved highways has crystslized into
definite action, In most cases being led
by the Governors and leading State Of
feials Many miles OF new roads are now
about to be built. hundreds OF miles are
already under improvement and substan-
tial appropriations have been voted by
scores of counties and townships.
Many Conventions Held.
Conventions have been held in Louisiana
Mississippi, Tennessee. Virginia, Arkan-
sas. North Carolina and Georgia; on the
Pacific coast. Seattle had the first confer
ence of road builders. the American Road
Makers Association he'd its sixth annual
convention in Columbus; Cleveland was
the scene of the second annual National
Good Roads Convention, which, organized
the previous year by the American Auto.
mobile Association in big convention In
Buffalo. is now ably supported by the
National Grange. United States Ofhce OF
Public Roads farmers clubs of the coun'
try and every other body actively at worl
in the good roads propaganda. II has beer
a year of good roads conventions. and th'
meetings already planned for the comins
year indicate that the good roads agiia
ton will reach a higher standard Of eff
cheney in 1910 than ever before.
Motor Plays Big Part.
The much-malignod automobile ha
played an important part in this grea
movement for serviceable highways. Onc'
regarded as the enemy Of roads. and II
some measure of mankind. the benefit
Of the motor vehicle are now acknowl
edged as of inestimable value. II the auto
mobile aroused discussion and criticism
by destroying the roads considered goo
enough for the last generation, 10 is nov
/ widely recognized as the forerunner o
better roads. II has forced the road-build
ers and engineers to deal with new prob
lens. the old system of high-class con
s,ruction has been .revoluuonized an
methods OF proper maintenance are bein
studied with more care
George c. Diehl chairman Of the Goo
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whereas. The sum of 8oS.a0 was charE-
ed to this appropriation hy action of the
Council i'm November 1903. aud thc sum
OF S3os 20 was charged to this appro-
priatlon by the action Of Council in De-
cembor. 1909. making o. total of S6li charg-
ed to this appropriation, and
whereas. In statement made by tho
present city auditor TO the Counci under
date Of February :, 1910. the aforesaid
appropriation of city election is shown 10
be ovcrdrawn TO the amount of SGio2.76.
therefore be 70
Resolved. That the city auditor mako
written statement 20 the Council OF
what Items I'm addition to the aforesaid
SSH he has charged 60 the appropriation
without authority OF this Council 60 cause
the reported ovcrdraft as of February g.
1910 Of 81 i02.56."
II appears that the whole proceedings
hinges about this ovcrdrawn election nc-
count and the reported deficit al the end
OF the last fiscal year Of $4,000 instead OF
balance Of $4,000
Mr.. McGovcrn contendod That this con-
dition OF affairs leaves the present Coun-
/ ell TO assume the responsibility that a
previous Council incurred lie did not
think that the present Council shou he
made to shoulder the discrepancies Of 9TH
ers and said the auditors annual report
should be returned and the necessary
changes made TO show deficit instead Of
a balance Of $1,000
The member from tho Eleventh ward
also made the statement that officials who
make false entries against appropriations
we're liable to a fine OF $50 under the
law.
| Mr.. McAfullin. OF the Twelfth ward also
dwelt upon the supposed overdraft Of the
elections appropriation.
Mr.. Kane, Of the Fourth ward. said that
City Auditor Kurtz would appear befor,
the Council Committees on next Wednes
day evening and make an explanation O
tho Irregularities.
on motion OF Mr.. McGovern tho motiol
made at the last meeting OF Council to as
for bids TO print the auditors report wa
reconsidered and laid over for one week.
The report OF Auditor Kurtz submitte
last night showed a balance on March
of s55.734.s4 with estimated revenue inclu,
ing the Sl5SOo0 returned by the Water ID
partment, OF s226.2666s. making the tot
resources between now and the end OF Il
fiscal year, $3.50 OOO90 Fixed expens,
amounting to s42l.2l22s are set forth
the report making si51212ss which Counc
must provide for.
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Roads Board OF tho American Automobile
Association. spoke very truly when he
said at one OF the recent conventions.
"A great deal has been seid about au-
tcmohiles running the roads. Automo-
biles do disintegrste the waterbound road.
But the interesting fact is that automo-
biles have come TO stay. II is only a auos-
ton OF time when the automobile will be
used in hauling fsrm products. Then when
we have arrived at tho question OF proper
road construction. we can say that the
automobile not only solves the problem of
rapid travel but has also solved the prob
lem Of road maintenance"
Farmer is Interested.
As contrast to the automobllists' point
Of view il is interesting to see the farm
er's attitude OF the present day. The time
was, and not so very long ago. when tie
farmer and the motorist were supposed TO
he at cross purposes. and to large ex-
tent they were But that Ia now ancient
history. T. c. Laylin. master of the Ohio
state Grange. voiced very forcihly the
agriculturalists' point Of view on tnis
question al the A. A. A. convention IN
Cleveland by saying.
ment is OF direct interest to the residents
Of our towns and cities. Il Is and always
must be one Of prime importance to the
farmers. BY far the greater mileage OF
our roads is located I'm the farming d.s-
tricts and the chief use Of these roads
Is by the farmers in getting their products
TO market and for special intercourse with
their neiRhbors. While we Join with our
friends the owners Of automobiles. I'm the
discussion Of plans for advancing the gocd
roads movement we Of the Ohio state
Grange believe that in spite OF all that IS
said or done this will remain farmers
question, and 10 be settled rightly must be
settled in accordance with tho Wishes OF
the farmers"
! United States Has Big System.
In mileage the United States has the
greatest system OF roads which any conn
try has possessed since the world began.
According to a careful road census the
length Of ali our roads amounts to 2.i55o'O
miles. The annual expenditure on these
roads is approximately SqoWoooo year.
Road administration has been placed ON
a practical basis in about half the states
Of the Union, comprising the New Eng.
land States. New York. Pennsylvnnia.
New Jersey. Delaware, Maryland. Virgil
MIA West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, IHi-
nois, Wisconsin. Minnesota. Missouri.
Kansas. California and Washington Thesc
have adopted in principle or practice the
system of centralizing under a State high
way department the road work Of the
State thereby securing uniformity In
methods. economy I'm administration and
skill IN supervision.
Evening journal., 1910-03-11
COUNCIL TALKS OF
AUDITORS REPORT
That Official Will Appear Be-
for the Committee and Ex-
plain Financial
Statement
CITY FACES DEFICIT
OF ABOUT $l5O,OOO

The report Of the city's finances pre-
pared bv city Auditor John u. kurtz. at
the request Of city Council was read a.
last nights meeting Of that body II con-
tanned many figures and statement OF
the bonds which viii mature this year, the
total amount Of which has already been
published
Following the reading of the statement
Mr.. McGovern. Of tho Eleventh Ward, Of
fered the following resolution which was
adopted:
Whereas. in a statement made by the
present city auditor TO tho Council un-
der date Of November 2. 1909. a ba anoe is
shown in the city election appropriation
of ss66. "a. the same amount as that shown
by tho balances OF the Clerk Of Council
and
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THROWN FROM TRAIN
WHILE CROSSING BRIDGE

William Chambers, a passenger on a
Baltimore and Ohio train, was hurled from
a platform between two cars into the
SchuyllSill river yesterday afternoon.
Chambers was passing from one car 10
another. when the train turned the curve
at this point. Chambers lost his balance,
and was thrown from the train to the
bank and rolled into the river.
william O'Neill. a friend OF Chambers.
was following him from the cars. and
tried to save the man from falling. but
was unsuccessful. O'Neill jumped from
the train ana dived into the water. and
with great difficulty managed to reach
Chambers side and brought him to shore
II was discovered that Chambers sus-
tanned conclusion OF the brain in falling
He is in a serious condition
Evening journal., 1910-03-11
Dandruff Cured or
Your Money Back

druff II will stop falling hair 1t viii
make the scalp clean and white and
free II from any disease
It is the most marvellous and efficient
hair dressing known. It will turn harsh
lusterless and uncomfortable hair into
soft, lustrous and fascinating hair in a
few days. 1t is the favorite hair dress
ing of thousands Of American women
who realize that no woman can be
handsome without beautiful hair.
A large bottle costs 80 cents at drug
gists all over America. Miller Drug CO.
sells it on the money back plan The
girl with the auburn hair on every
bottle Mail orders filled by American
makers, Giroux Mfg. CO., Buffalo, \. Y.
Evening journal., 1910-03-11
Itching Scalp and Dandruff Will
Vanish and Luxuriant
Hair will Follow

II Parisisn Sage does not cure dan
druff. stop falling hair or itching of
the scalp In two weeks, your druggist
will give you your money back.
Can any offer be fairer than this?
is there any intelligent man or woman
in this city troubled with dandruff who
can afford not to accept this offer2
Partisan Sage is not nostrum; it is
the scientific preparation of one Of the
worlds greatest dermatologists.
II will grow hair. 1t will cure dan
Evening journal., 1910-03-11
MERCHANTS 0. X.
MAYORS VETO
Adopt Resolution Approving
Action in Telephone Fran
ChiSe Matter

At the monthly meeting Of the Mercan-
tile Association last night the following
resolution commencing the mayors veto
Of the Street and Sewer resolution grant
Ing tho Wilmington Light. Power and
Evening journal., 1910-03-11
ADDICK'S NEWPORT
ASSETS BRING $SS

NEWPORT. r. T.. March 1.-THE sheriff
sold two carriages belonging to j. Edward
Addicks TO satisfy a claim Of Newport
citizen held for storage Of carriages be-
longing to Mr.. AddiclSs They brought SIS.
OF all the possessions Mr.. Addicks had
I'm Newport only the two carriages re-
mained.
Evening journal., 1910-03-11
To Farm in Delaware.

Joseph Haines, who has farmed in
the section Of Boothwyn for a num-
Der OF years. left yesterday for Dover,
70 take possession of a farm which he
has purchased. His household goods
were shipped several days ago. on
Tuesday night Mr.. and Mrs. Haines
were entertained at the home of
Squire and Mrs. GIL. They drove to
their new residence yesterday morn
ing
Evening journal., 1910-03-11
WAYsInE.

1T Is quite true" said a Market ST.
jeweler. "that wedding rings for men
are getting to be quite fashionable.
They are not exactly wedding rings, but
engagement rings. and when you see
a plain gold ring with a small setting
adorning the left foreinger Of man
Evening journal., 1910-03-11
easoIIne causes Fire.

An overturned can of gasoline caused
p slight FIRE yesterday in the tailNrine
establishment Of Stanley Silka at Ninth
and Pine streets.
Evening journal., 1910-03-11

Only One "BRoMo oUlNlNE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for the signature Of T.. ". GROVE
Used the World over to Cure a Cold
I'm One Day. 25c.
Evening journal., 1910-03-11

Mt. Vernon Club Social
The Mt. Vernon Athletic Association
will hold a. social in its new quarters
on the night of March II.
Evening journal., 1910-03-11

Why Not Own q Nice Watch.
Your Credit is good at Mitchelrs,
Seventh and Poplar. S1.00 weekly will
pay for It. Delivery on first 9ayment'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
MRS. 9. :. STOWE.

The death Of Mrs. o. e. Stowe oc.
CURED at her home in this city Sun.
day morning. July 1870, after an
illness Of six weeks. The funeral
services were held this (Tuesday)
morning from the home, Miss Donnie
Mdnton ofsthe U. B. church officiating
Maggie May Splitter was born near
Delhi, Iowa. on April 2, 1875. On
June s, 1894 she was united In mar
riage to julius Ndredge. Five chill,
dren were born to this union, two Of
whom survive, Clarence and Edith.
lMr. Eldredge died in May, 1905. She
was married to %. B. Stowe on
March 8. 1908. One child, Horace,
was born to this union. Mr.. Stowe
and hds child survive the, deceased.
She also leaves to mourn her death
her mother. Mrs. A. Splitter. three
sisters. Mrs. G. A. Skinner and Mrs.
e. H Bushnell Of this city, Mrs. H.
q. Forester Of Lake Miles, Iowa,
three brothers. H D. of Cedar Rapid
Iowa, Baldwin Of California. and W.
]. Of Manchester and nephew. Leon
Eldredge. who has made his home
with her for several years.
She was faithful member Of the
United Brethren church. Her many
friends deeply regret the untamely
death Of this good woman. and the
members of the bereaved family have
the sympathy Of an IN their great
loss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
SUSAN ISABEL COLLINS.

Susan Isabell Collins died at her
home In this city Thursday, July 2,
1910. after long and painful illness.
I The deceased was born In Gibson
county, Indiana. in 1856. At an early
age she came to this state with her
parents who located at Epworth. II
6he year 1875 she was united in mar
riage with Clarence P. Miller. They
continued to reside at Epworth unttl
1894, when they removed to this
city where they have since made
their home.
Mrs. Miller decane member ol
the Presbyterian chnrch at Farley
Iowa, In 1898 and transferred he,
membership to the, Mancheste,
church In 1894. She Is survived b,
her husband and three children, Clar
ence A OF Oacoma. South Dakota
Frank E. Of Appleton. wisconsin. an,
Arthur s. Of THIS city, one sister
Mrs. Perry Moore OF Peosta, Iowa an
one brother, Samuel Coilins Of EF
worth, Iowa
The funeral service was held Sur
tday afternoon at the Presbyteria
church In this city. Rev. W. H. En-
sign Officiating. Intermeut wa
made in the Manchester cemetary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06

Mrs. NJ. F. Leroy was . Dr
buque visitor Thursday.
Mrs. j. B. Smith Lent Friday foz
Chicago to visit her son. Edgar
Smith.
Mrs. A. s. Hart Of Cedar Rap
Ids was viEting her mother, Mrs
D. b. Allen. last week.
Mrs. ]. F. Graham and daughter
Mdss Maude Graham. were visitors
in Cedar Rapids Thursday.
Mrs. ]. B. whHiker Of Kansas
has been guest OF her brother. F
D. Joseph. during the past week.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. ]. Kidder and
family of Olin arrived in the cit,
Thursday morning for q visit at the
homo ct Mrs. Kidder's parents. Mr.
and Mrs Hugh Middleton, ON Eas
Onion street. They made the trip IL
an automobile.
Among those from Manchestel
who were In attendance at the an
nual meeting Of the Womans Home
Missionary societies Of the Uppel
Iowa conference and of the Dubuqus
district held at Epworh on, June q
and 20 were Mrs. H. w. Sabin, Mrs
"A ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
JAMES sLEE.

The death OF james Lee occurred
at his home In this city one Thursday
June 80. 1910. The funeral services
were held from the home Saturday
morning. Rev. w. H. Ensign otficiat-
ing. Interment was made at Mason.
Vile.
The deceased was born in County
Antrim. Ireland. April 10. 1884. He
came to this country, when very
young settling with sdster at Utica,
New York. Later he removed to
Illinois. In the year 1859 he
married Mary Rowe at Monticello.
Wisconsin. They resided at Apple
River, Illinois, until November 1874,
when they moved to Iowa, settling
in Delaware county on farm near
Masonyille. In February 1909 they
came to this city. where they have
since Lived. To this union were born
thirteen children One died In infan.
cy and VIM. Alfred was drowned on
June 4. 1887. The widow and the fol-
lowing children survive: Henry set
ocheydan, Iowa, I'd and Juames
d. aad. Oregon; u Thomas
OF Masenville. Elmer Joseph
of Harris, Iowa, Mrs. Eliza Robinson
Of Masonyille. Mrs. Emma Morris,
and Mrs. Lorena Tripp Of Dundee.
Geo. Earl Of Masonvasle, Mrs. Mat
tie Rigney Of Tuaare. South Dakota;
and Clara NJ. and N. Pearl of this
city. The bereayed relatives have
the sympathy Of their many friends
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
QUAKER Mill
CHANGES HANDS
QUAKER OATS COMPANY SELLS
OUT AFTER THREE YEARS.
OWNERSHIP.
LOCAL PARTIES MAY GET IT
Hoqn Preussner Again Wins Trophy
Felr Marksmanship at Des
Moines Shoot.

The Quaker Mill company, one mile
northwest of Manchester, and one
of the land marks of the Maquoketa
river will soon pass from the control
of the Quaker Oats company. A con.
tract has been signed which provides
that the title to the property ID to
pass to Hogan Bros. of Aberdeen,
South Dakota, formerly residents Of
this city. = +
We are not informed what future
use or disposition will be made Of the
mill but we understand that negotia-
lions are pending whereby the proper
ty may be purchased by local parties.
AS is we'll known the mill was
owned and operated until about three
years ago by the Quaker Mil COM
pany, which was composed Of loca;
parties. About this time a question
arose as to the use of the name.
Quaker. The American Cereal cor, !,
pany used the name xtenesiyely on a
well known breakfast food. The. loc.i's
company used the name in its tusi,
ness and had done SO for many
years prior to the organization
m the bgi cereal company
upon discovering the Queke
'Mill company. 18th the al
parent exclusive right to the worr
Quaker the American Cereal cor
pany purchased the Quaker Mil com
pany. the purchase of course includ.
iag the undisputed right to use the
word Quaker. The American Ger
iai company later changed Its name
70 the Quaker Oats company. Thu
question as to the right to use the
name Quaker" having been satisfac
'orily settled the Quaker Oats com,
pany was willing to sell the loes
mill property.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
BUYS DUNDEE sANk.

On Thursday, June Both, John 81
lott Of Lamont purchased CONTROL
ing interest in the Dundee Savings
bank Of A. l.. Seeber Possession ha.
already been given. Elmer Hesnel
at one time assistant cashier of this
First National bank OF this city, has
been elected cashier and will have
personal charge OF the bank The
deal includes the purchase of Mr..
Seeber,s beautlfua residence property
in Dundee which will be occupied by
Mr.. Hesner after September l of
this year.
We are not advised as to the future
plans of Mr.. Seeber. During his res
idence Of two years in Dundee he has
made many friends who regret that
he has disposed of his business inter
ests and will probably remove to
some new location. Mr.. Seeber is a
young energetic man, and a capable
banker. The best wishes of his many
friends here will accompany him
wherever he may go.
Mr. Elliott, the purchaser, acquir-
ed control Of the Lamont Savings
bank short time ago and gives this
his personal attention. He resides in
Lamont but will be in close touch
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
SCHOOL BOARD NESTING.

r Il g II94 i
The school board held q regular
meeting ON Friday evening with mem
fbers Jones, Smith and Lindsay pres
ent. The treasurer,s animal repost
was examined and approved. Miss
Ryan was appointed to interpretations 0,
teacher Of the grammar roem OF tn
North Manchester schools for the
coming year.
The tax levy was as follows:
Teachers fund. .$86ee
Contingent fund. -. ~. 49,
School uilding bond. fund. !. :. 2eet
The secretary's annual report VA
approved, 3. B. stiles wss re-eleotet
secretary for the ensuing year.
B. F. Metz and Frank Beals wer
appointed Janitors for next year
each at salary OF 5000 per mDnth
The following bills were allowed:
Bronson, Carr q Sons. printing! SO
Atlas School Supply Co.. sup =. SO
w. H. Norton. sup. .. !. 80. 80
Del Co. Tel. Co.. telephones ..s7.O
R. M. Marvin, taking census. $50
e. B stiles. salary and paying
balls.. 49,. 1894
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
ssRD's REGIMENT WINS CHAM.
PIoNsHlP.

me annual state shoot Of the
lowe National Guard was held as
pes Moines last week. Thursday was
the closing day of the shoot. Lieuten,
ant Don 4, Preuasner Go, d 5srd
reanent, OF this city, is the indiyid.
ual rifle champion.
The record of different matches won
10y members Of Company D Of this
city are as follows:
Drake match, ten shots rapid fire
at 200 yards for trophy put up by the
late General Francis M. Drake e-Lieue
tenant Don A. Preussner. Co. D, 53rd,
Manchester, 46; Private E. L. Ray
mond, Co. I. 53rd, Waukon, 46; Cor.
poral Harry Slaughter, Co. G, 54th,
ottnmwa, As; Private A. r. Ross, Co
H, seth. Sioux City. "A: Sergeant j.
p. Jackson, Co. D. 54th. Washington,
"A.
Regimental team match, ten shots
slow tire at 200. 600, and 1000 yards,
ten shots rapid fire on Target D at
200 yards and one 20-shot skirmish
run on target Fitty-third regiment
first; F4fty-sixth regiment. second:
Fifty-fourth regiment, third; and
Fsfty-fifth regiment, fourth.
Individual championship match,
ten shots slow fire at 200. 500, 300
and 1000 yards; ten shots rapid fire
at 200 yards on target D-Lieut, Don
A. Preussner, Co. D, SD. Manchester,
24s; Sergt. Frank Fdncel, Co. A, 53d,
Dubuque. 2a7; Capt. H. G. Utley. c..
d. SD. Manchester. 2s5: Lieut.. j. R.
schilling, Co, D, 54th. Washington,
2ss; Major Fred S. Hird, brigade
staff, 2Sl. i.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
a SANE FOURTH.

i q - i y 3 3 t " + 1 4
Manchester people for the mos
part adopted the safe and sane
Fourth idea this year. There was d
notable falling off Of noise and fire
crackers. The roar and thunder of
exploding powder that in former
years ushered in the break Of day on
the Fourth was entirely absent. The
day as a whole was quiet one here.
A large number went to Lamont
where the Manchester-O Oetwein ball
game furnished one of the attractions
cf the celebration there. Picnic par
ties were numerous and the Chautau-
qua was very we'll attended. Let us
be thankful in the passing of the old
time gun powder Fourth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-06
Gold Mine Bargain in q Farm.

s42 acres Of land, 240 acres unde
cultivation. and $50 acres can be cul-
+tivated. balance Is timber and pasture
land. black loan ON the bottom, clay
sell on the ridge. Good II room hous
barn % feet by 80 feet: granary, and
s0ft Z so It. milk house, machine shed
Q living springs, one spring can be
made into fine trout pond, artesian
well with abundance Of water, farm is
all fenced and Cross fenced, 60 acres
OF hog wire fence. This farm lies Z
miles from town. 1 mile to a church.
and z miles to all churches OF differ
ent denominations. Ia Of mile to
school. This is one of the finest
bargains have and will not last long
at that price. It can be bought for
$500 per acre. We have also many
other bargains. Call or write for a
circular. c. J. WAGNER,
Z Laaling. Iowa