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Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

The man who invented the lawn
mower died the other day. Why can't
something. like this happen to the
man who pushes one next door?
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

A sea serpent has already appeared
at Atlantic City. 1t is Is feet long and
all regular patrons Of that resort are
seeing things.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

f could know the struggle to
49, do right
or that poor fallen one so sore beset,
Not shame" but bravo" would 1 cry
to him;
Thou fightest foes whom I have never
met.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

Lightning is keeping up its reputa-
tion for speed. It knocked an ohis
telephone girl insensible before she
could give 1t the busy signal.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

Evanston has a rooster that sings
bass. Instead of being nursed into
celebrity he Is classed as nuisance.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

With hay at $27 a ton in Chicago,
the Western farmer buys an automo-
bile and pays cash for 1t.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

boys representing the schools and injustice the boys general
If would opporu-
nifty for two three games with rival results would
be more satisfactory.
One of the most important questions the
grounds that of supplies boys ambition attained when he be-
the baseball and
that into when eighteen others going knock pieces
localities i'll afford necessary
pay slight expense community prove boy
in him and increase the efficiency and of its work
Then there ethical side the playground which great value
The teacher has in his power eliminate the cunning ckey and
gnmany conduct too often in contests left the boys them
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22
Makes
Strong
Plea for
Stray
CANNES

We would do well the foreign cities where few blocks
little basins of chained to the sidewalk
Their fountains also have trough for dogs
mails make strong plea the officials of the large cities
more humans in their treatment of dogs.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

Chicago women advocate shirtwaists
for policemen in summer, but who Is
going to button them up the back?
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

An explosive golf ball is something
new to us, although we have often
heard of explosive golfers.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

Now doctor has produced a heart
stimulant from toads.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22
IZ7eKIIf6HEN'
|gsA@ABINET

AXE the Irishmans advice:
BE aisy. and II you can't be
aisy, De as aisy as ye can" When you
feel physically out of sorts, leave off eat
ing, and instead OF seeking something to
AXE. seek something to do.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

Now is a good time for the man who
invented all wool underwear to keep
mum.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22
Share
Alike
Grounds for
Playing Should
be for All
BY JOHN J. MALONEY

LAYGROUNDS should be along lines tending to the de-
veopmen of all the the select few who may be su
ceny capable to represent school district the base
ball team In my opinion too much attention paid
to the spr rivalry and the formation of leagues tending
to increase this spirit.
In particular district have league of
representing the North South and West ends This league
calls for schedule of 12 games for each within
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

While swatting the fly, let us re-
member that the horse needs a drink.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

Too many people have the idea that
fair play should always begin on the
other side.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-22

When one stops to consider the stu
pendous fact that Philadelphia, Chi
cago and New York consume 1000, 900
cases of eggs annually. some idea
may be obtained of the number re-
quired to feed Uncle Sans rapidly
increasing family all over the country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
DUsvoUERs NAeRED.

S. Ii Bishop and George Landon
of Dubuque were arrested near Onei
da last week on the charge of viol2t
ing the game laws. Seven meade"
larks were found in their posser'
sion and information was fiaes
against them before Justice Geo. S
Lister. They plead guilty and vert
fined $35 each and costs amountia
to S. in each case. Deputy Cane
Warden w. C. Ballou OF 1ndepend
ence made the capture. Deputy Gam
Warden T,lbbs Of this city and De
putty Ballou had been working to
gether on the case for several day:
previous.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Louise Thinner to Veronica Nes.er.
w IL of IA OF ne IA of ne Ia of
sec 1854 Consideration, $125.
John NJ. Brayton ct al. to John H.
Hook IL of ne IA Of NV IA OF
sec 10-9O-4. Consideration, $1,000.
John Smith ct al. to Standard
Construction, Co. Land in sec 49,
S7-6l Consideration, $11O0.
Emma A. Meader to Henry F. Ar
mold. Part Of lot 262, Manche ster
Ida L. Welman to c. B. Harris
Lot 10, block 6, Sheldon & Harris
addition to Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13

majorities to govern wisely and well
This may be stating it little toc
strong, but his fears trended in thai
direction.
When the people of America DELHI
erately decide to put an end to any
existing condition the end of that
condition has been reached, and nc
centralized power can prolong its
life.
William B. Hornblower of New
York demonstrated, in the opinion OF
the writer, that Cleveland when Pres,
ident made great mistake i'm nom
mating him for a position on the SUI
preme Court bench; and that the sem
ate, by refusing to confirm the nom
nation, saved the country from a
trust protecting Judge. He is a man
OF commanding ability and argued
against further legislation to con-
troll the trusts, and against the
criminal prosecutions now being in
stituted under the Sherman law.
Much that he said on the trust ques-
ton might with equal propriety have
been urged in defense of the notori-
Gus pirate, Captain Kidd
President Tafts address was all
that any one could have desired. He
spoke at some length on different
subjects and specially favored the
proposed arbitration treaties with
England and France. He made some
catchy points in their favor. The
Association voted to have 5000
copies OF his address printed.
This letter is already too long, but
being largely about Boston, the hub
OF the universal offer that as au
excuse 1 know that must stop, but
my terminal facilities are limited
tonight. could go on for hours
writing about things that interested
me in Boston.
E. M. Carr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
PAVING CONTRACT is lf1
N. Ford Of Cedar Rapids Successful
over Four Other
Bidders.

The contract for the Franklin
street paving was awarded to Con-
tractor NJ. Ford Of Cedar Rapids at
a special meeting Of the council Mon
day evening. It is probable that the
work will be done this fall. Mr..
Ford is the contractor who laid the
brick paving on our streets
Five bids were submitted as follows
Tschirei & Sons, Dubuque. s
Asphalt macadam, in crush
ed granite top, per So yd.. ..$1.30
Asphalt macadam, 2 in. lime:
stone top. ). $50. !. l2S
Combined curb and gutter, per
linear foot. ;. -. :. ~. so
Extra grading, per Gu. foot. :. 40
N. Ford, Cedar Rapids.
kAshalt macadam, in crushed +
granite top, per SO yd.. =. $1.44
Asphalt macadam, 2in crushed
rock or Manchester quartz,
per SO. yd.. -. l.l6
Combined curb and gutter, per
linear foot. ;. ;. :. -. .35
Extra grading. :. :. ;. .25
Jas. Horrabin, Des Moines.
Asphalt macadam, crushed
granite with 2 in. top per So.
va. |l.oo
Asphalt macadam, crushed
limestone top. =. ). LS7
Combined curb and gutter, per
linear foot. :. ;. ;. :. -. so
Extra grading. ;. ;. =. ;. -. As
kenety 4 Lee, Dubuque.
Asphalt macadam, crushed
granite, 2 in top, per So yd. ....$1.5O
Asphalt macadam, crushed
rock, 2 in. top. ;. ;. 1.35
Combined curb and gutter, per
lin. foot. 40
Extra grading. 40
Dearborn & Jackson, Cedar Rapids.
Asphalt macadam, crushed
granite, in. top, per So yd.s1.S6
Asphalt macadam, crushed
rock, inch top. l.zo
Combined curb and gutter, per
lin. foot. 40
Extra grading >. $500. 40
The material decided upon to use
for the top wearing course was,
Manchester quartz, a small flint
like stone found in large quantities
about three miles east of town. 1t is
said that this will make very
suitable material.
More electroleers are soon to be
erected if the Council will agree that
the town shall ass ume the expense OF
furnishing the lights for them. 1t
is understood that the property own
ers on several blocks have agreed to
purchase the posts if the city will
maintain them. 1t is now proposed
to put in electroleers on the east
side Of Franklin street between the
bridge and Main streetSand on both
sides of Main street from Franklin
street to the Court House. The
county has offered to purchase four
for the court house block. Franklin
street will have them as far north
as the library and it is said that
there is an effort being made to put
them on the north side of Main
street, west to the new location OF
the Eclipse Lumber Co. Such a
program, if carried out would ado
much to the appearance Of the
streets and would be nice thing
: to have if the city feels that it car
afford to maintain them.
The council voted to employ Mis-
Lucille O'Hagan of Masonville as
stenographer in the city clerks OF
flee
The resignation Of Mrs. R. w
Thrill as a member Of the llbrar'
: board was accepted and Mrs. A. y
Stranger was appointed in her place.
The regular meeting of the coun
i Gil will be held next Monday evening
r Lawrence HOLSTER of William
e Raw. Wisconsin,, is here for a sho1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13

LUMBER FOR SALE.
Good lumber for sale CHEAP dimension
siding. sheeting. etc. ENQUIRE OF W. N. Wot'
colt. A. Bruce or Rev. J. F. Black.
tt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
The LOCAL news
OF The Week
WHAT MANCHESTER PEOPLE
ARE DOING At HOME AND
ABROAD.
REVIEW and FORECAST OF EVENTS

Items Of Personal and Genera
Nature Picked Up About
Town.
Senator E. H. Hoyt left Monda
afternoon for South Dakota on
business trip.
The board of supervisors ar
holding the regular September ses
sion this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Johnson
went to Sparta and La Crosse, Wis
consin, Saturday for visit with rel
| atives and friends.
Mrs. J. F. Jackson and son Law
renee, Mrs Melvin Yoran and Mis-!
Blanch Terril were guests of friend
at Dubuque Monday.
How about that new fall hat
Read Gildner's ad for the answer
The latest shapes in hats are nov
ready at their store.
Miss Vera Black, daughter Of
Rev. and Mrs. j. F. Black, returned
to Mt. Vernon Monday to resume hel
studies at Cornell college.
John Latimer, who has been Wis
iting with relatives at Shoshone and
Boise City, Idaho, is expected home
the latter part OF this week.
Hon. J. w. Miles and daughter
Miss Idel Miles, leave next Monday
for an extended visit at Harrah, Ok.
lahoma, with the family OF B. r
Miles.
Mrs. Mable Johnson returned tt
her home at Dubuque Saturday, con-
Guiding visit here at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. B.
Rutherford.
III. v. Williams collected a car
of apples in the vicinity of Edge
wood, where they are so plentiful this
year and shipped them to- South Da-
kota last week.
County Clerk Graham issued mar
sriage licenses during the past week
to Ike Schneider, age 20, and Miss
Margaret Cass, age 10; Boyd Smith,
age 26, and Blanche Acres. age, %.
1 -Edw. Williams returns to Iowa
City this week to resume his studies
in the medical department OF the
state University. He graduates from
that institution next spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. A Durham and
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Durham went to
Dubuque Monday for visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Durham.
They made the trip overland in the
formers automobile.
Mrs. 81 H. Morgan and daughter,
Miss Eathyle, and Miss Ona Barnd,
expect to go to Minneapolis, Minneso-
ia, the latter part Of next week for a
visit OF several weeks at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Morgan.
Invitations have been received
here for the marriage OF Grant r..
Brayton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Brayton OF Ryan and Miss Bessie
Reilly of Des Moines. The ceremony
will occur at Des Moines on the 18th
inst
George F. Potts of Colesburg
brought an. apple, weighing seventeen
ounces, Monday, which was grown
near Colesburg. He says apples are
abundant in that vicinity and that II
is hard to find use for all that grew
this year.
DIR. Edna B. Northey went to
Chicago last week for a Wis
it in that city. DR.. Northey viii re-
turn here for short visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Bishop,
before leaving for her home at Hunt
ington, Oregon.
Ike Schneider and Miss Margar
ct Cass, both Of this city were unit
Cd in marriage by George s. Lister
Justice OF Peace, at his office IN
this city Wednesday evening. Mr.
and Mrs. Cass will make their home
on a farm east OF town. The Demo
crat extends congratulations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
Ny la5 acre farm miles north OF Man
chester. and large house and acre lot on
Franklin st.
Howard Clemens
4wks "a SnohOmish. Wash.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
FOR SALE.

Ten acers in Richland township and a
house and half block Of land in Nashville.
Iowa. Hiram New
moss r. F. d. No & Manchester la.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13

FOR SALE.
European Hotel located in Rock Island
For particulars. address Box 2S6 at
Rock Island. Illinois. 35-4Wks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13

Lawrence HOLSTER Of Williams
Bay, Wisconsin, is here for a short
visit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
FOR RENT.

Twenty acre farm one mile from Manch-
ester. Possession can be given at once. inquire
at this office or Address Box 426 Manchester
tt Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
For SALE.

House with 9 room. modern improvements
two blocks from business part Of town. Inquire
at this office. 3-4Wks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-09-13
WANTED,

Girl to work for board: and go to school
In family of two. Inquire at this office.
37-1Wk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24

experiments in aviation. The hero Of
the enterprise was one Ibn Firnas, an
Arab of Spain and physician to the
Khalif Abdurrahman H., who flourish
ed in the ninth century. Renowned
rs an inventor as well as a doctor, he
devised clockwork apparatus by
means of which he "fiattered himself
that he would be able to rise into the
air like a bird" and 4 crowd assem-
bled near Cordova' 20 see him try.
He did. it seems. actually get off the
ground, but fell again with a great
thud amid the derisive cheers Of the
populace. The story has been found
and pointed out in an Arabic work by
"A certain FL MISUNDERSTANDING
Gazette
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
PLANNED HIS OWN DEATH.
Judge Hankford CIeverIy EVaded tbs
Law Against Suicide.

Id" EqdtHSL SOiStGCs
Suicides often adopt ingenious meth
DDS. but the art of the felo de Sc seems
not 10 have advanced materially dur
ing the centuries. The modern case of
q heavily insured broker who on a
feigned hunting trip stood barelegged
in a Quagmire for hours and willfully
contracted a fatal pneumonia is match
ed in cIeverness by one 500 years old.
The following facts are well vOuch-
ed for and indeed were never queS-
toned, says the Green Bag: Sir Will
liam Hankford. a judge Of the king 5
bench in the reigns of Edward Ill.
Henry ". Henry V. and Henry vi
and at the time of his death chief jus
tice of England. was a man of mel
anchOly temperament.
He seems TO have contemplated sui
eide the greater part Of his long life.
and during his later years the idea be
came q fixed purpose. The act was Of
peculiarly serious consequence in those
days for the reason that the law
treated it as a capital crime. The Of
fender was buried at the crossroads
with stake driven through his body,
and all his goods and property were
forfeited TO the crown, to the utter
ruin of his family.
Hankford made good use of his wits
and succeeded in accomplishing his
purpose without mourning either IN
pleasant penalty. He gave open in
structions 10 his gamekeeper. who had
been troubled with poachers IN the
deer preserve. to challenge all tres
passers in the future and to shoot tc
kill If they would not stand and give
an account.
One dark night he purposely crossed
the keepers path and upon challenge
made motions Of resistance and ca
cape The faithful servant. failing 10
recognize his master, followed instruc-
ton to the letter, as was expected Of
him, and Sir William fell dead in his
tracks The whole truth Of the affair
was common knowledge. but II was
impossible 10 establish a case Of sui
eide by legal proof. The servant was
protected by his instructions Hank
ford had honorab BILE burial. and his es-
tate passed to those whose interests as
heirs he had go wisely considered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24

ploded around them, and. wooden
building TO the windward. on the out
side Of the fort taking fire. showers
of live cinders were constantly driven
through the broken doors of one maya
zine, threatening destruction to the
whole garrison. The bombardment
while the guns of all the forts were
in action was terrific and could be
heard for ten miles around, and the
waters Of the harbor were covered
with dead fish killed by the concus-
sion
Bomhardment was renewed on the
23d at 1870 in the forenoon The
Niagara and Richmond were unable to
get as near to Fort McRee and the
water batteries as they ventured on
the 22d becaus q change of wind had
reduced the depth OF water. The Fed
eral fire was less rapid than on the
22d, when the rate was one shot from
each gun every fifteen minutes Fort
McRee was silent. Examinations made
by General Bragg's staff officers during
the night showed that 1t was hopeless
II ruined Federal shots had peno
trated from all sides. Nearly every
gun in position was disabled and the
powder magazine exposed to the Fed
eraI shells. As it could not return the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
A MENACE TO OIL SHIPS.
The Deadly VsPor That Stays After
the Petroleum Is Gone.

The Deadly VaPor That Stays After
the Petroleum Is Gone.
The explosion of vessels carrying pc
troleum frequently occurs, and this Is
generally caused not by the cargoes of
oil which they contain. but by the in
hammable vapor which is left behind
after the huge tanks Of the ships have
been empied-
1t is difficult to remove all the oil
that adheres TO the sides of the tank,
and the evaporation Of the oil film
left in them after they have been
pumped out takes place with great
rapidity. Moreover. the vapor thus
formed mingles readily with the air
and is capable Of rendering more than
1900 times its own volume OF the for
mer inhamma bic. A spark may thus
cause a fearful explosion ia the hold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
By Captain GEORGE L KILr1ER. Late

By Captain GEORGE L KILnER. Late
Copyright by American Press Associa-
ton, Is1Ll
= LIEUTENANT a. J. Slemmer's
heroic stand at Fort Pickens
from January TO May, 1861,
had a dramatic sequel in ter
rife Smelling duel Nov. 22-23. This &C
ton is called a bombardment and IS
probably the first case in the war
where public buildings and private
dwellings were damaged by hostile
shot.
In January, 1851, when warlike do
ings began in southern ports, the situa-
ton at Pensacola was similar TO that
at Charleston. There were three United
States forts guarding the harJor. Only
one of them, Fort Barrancas, was oc-
cupied. This work sheltered q small
garrison composed Of one company Of
United States artillery. Lieutenant 4.
J. Slemmer was in command, and, fol-
lowing the example Of Major Ander-
son at Charleston, be moved his men
into Fort Pickens. This work was on
the north end of Santa Rosa island.
distant from the mainland from 1000
to 1900 yards On the 18th. 18th and
18th Of January the governors Of Flor
ida and Alabama demanded the sur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
High School Conference On.

Urbana, Nov. 24.-With q hope of
standardizing the high school work of
the state the eighth annual University
of Illinois high school conference
opened last night in University hall.
About 500 teachers, including a prin-
cipal and one teacher from each school
in Chicago, are expected to attend.
superintendent Blair will preside at a
general meeting tonight, at which ad-
dresses will be given by George E.
James, dean Of the University of Min
nesota: David Felmly Of Normal and
J. Calvin Hanna of Oak Park
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24

of a ship that Is apparently empty.
A film of petroleum spreading over
the surface OF the water has been
known TO produce enough of this VIOLA
tile and dangerous vapor 10 cause
confiagra ton. by which a number OF
ships lying iI Il harbor have been sud
denly enwrapped IN roaring flames as
If by a stroke OF magic.
In some parts of the world. as at
Baku, the center OF the Russian petro.
leum trade. a film of OIL continually
covers the water for a considerable
distance from shore, and warnings of
the danger there have more than once
been given.-Exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
IL Reminded Him.

81 have seen in my Journeys several
tribes" said the traveller, "who vol
unfairly undergo al sorts of self in
ficted lacerations."
That's nothing" answered Mr.. Tut.
81 know a lot OF people who insist on
shaving themselves"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24

Princeton. Nov. 24-Judge r. NJ.
Skinner OF the Bureau county circuit
court died here from ptOmaine poison
ing He was taken i'll at St. Paul Sat
urday night while returning from
deer hunt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
WAYS OF the Oyster.

Oysters after they have been brought
away from the sea know by instinct
the exact hour when the tide is ris-
ing and approaching their beds and
so of their own accord open their
shells to receive the food from the
sea as If they were still at home
London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24

Golconda, Nov. 24.-B. NJ. Lewis, one
Of the wealthiest land owners in Pope
county, died last night from the effects
CT an accidental shot received from
a gun in the hands of his companion
while out hunting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24

1T Knox college, has announced his re-
tireueut az the end Of the school year.
Funk Estate Values at 100000.
Bloomington. Nov. 24-The apprais-
eT's report fled in court, shows the
late George W Funk Of this city left
an estate OF nearly $500, 000. The in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
The War Fifty Years Ago

Bombardment of the Confederate Lines of Defense at
Pensacola. Fla.---At Signal the Federal Guns In
Old Fort Pickens and the Batteries Adjoining Began
to Huri Shells at the Rate of One From Each Gun
Every Fifteen Minutes---Frins Was Kept Up For Two
Days---Houses and Churches Set FireConfed-
crate Fort McRee Disabled---Duel Between Two Fed
eral Warships and the Confederate Land Batteries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24

enemy's fire. General Bragg purposed
TO blow it up. Upon reflection he de-
cided that the effect Of this action
upon his own. troops would be dis
heartening and that the foe would be
encouraged by it. Colonel Nillipigue,
the gallant commander of the post.
had been severely wounded the day
before. but nevertheless spent the en-
tire night in making repairs which
would enable the fort to stay in ac-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
ILLINOIS NEWS

Cuestioush letters Cause Arrest,
Mclean. Nov. 24-William SieEzon.
contractinE carpenter here, vas ar-
rested, charged with sending question
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-24
Fort HcRee Silenced.

Another water battery which the
Coufederates had erected on the op-
posite side Of the harbor from Fort
McRee and which mounted nine guns