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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
THE LOCAL NEWS OF
DELAWARE COUNTY
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS
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Mrs. Frank Bush was at Dubuque
during the week to see her husband,
who is patient at Finley hospital
Mrs. Thomas Barnhart is spending
"a few days with Key City friends.
Sam Marty and VIM. Kaufman went
to Dubuque Wednesday to remain for
a season.
Mrs. ]. B. Moreland is reported
quite sick at Dyersville, where She
has been for some time with her
daughters.
Floyd A. Peet, of the Edgewood
Journal, was looking after business
in this city Friday.
Z G. w. Hyde has purchased James
Porter's farm at Skipleyel. His son
James will work the place and has
moved thereon.
Miss Stella Brockmeier went to
Dubuque Friday to spend a few days
with friends.
Edgar Dittmer has so far recover
ed from his recent illness as to be
up and about the house.
Miss Grace Young was an over Sun
day visitor with home friends at Earl
vile. A. itI.lT
Frank Moreland was called to by
ersville Thursday by the ILLNESS Of
his mother.
Amos Livingston and wife have
moved on their farm recently pur
chased of R. M. Peck. The place
they vacated is occupied by Leonar
Miller and family.
Mrs. George Smith, who has bee;
very I'LL for some weeks, is now col
valscent. Her daughter, Mrs. Lore
Z Reynolds, returned to her home {
Dubuque the latter part of the week
Howard Dittmer was a Sunday wi
itor at Earlville.
We understand that George He
nam has decided to move to- Hoisin1
ton, Kansas. He will have a sale {
his household goods and other pc
sonal effects next Saturday.
Miss Hattie Stillinger has hex
quite sick during the week but
better now.
Mrs. e. B. straaer is reported {
the sick list.
Mrs. Ida Walters and family wi
move to their farm home near 81
port i'm the near future.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Lower Down on the Llst.

Having just had her child baptized
In church she waited in the vestry till
service was over to have the regis.
trar's certificate Endorsed In the usual
manner. The vicar. not being sure Of
the date, remarked in an interrogatiye
tone. This is the twentieth, / think?"
Indeed, no. sir" replied the worthy
matron Indignantly, she's only the
sixteenth, the wee lamb"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
The Best.

An almost forgotten poet, Robert
Hinckly Messenger. quantity wishes
for old wood to burn, old books to
read and old friends to talk with in
an ideal old age, and he might also
have added. old tunes to be played in
the long twilights while he dozed and
dreamed In his easy chair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
NOTICE TO SCHOOL ELECTORS.
" Annual Meeting of Independent Dis

trict.
electors of the Independent District of
Manchester. In the county of Delaware.
State of Iowa. that the annual meeting
Council Rooms in the City Of Manches-
ter, Iowa, on the second Monday in
March. 1911. to-wit March 18th. 1911,
at one O'Clock p. M, and closing at
six O'Clock =. NJ.
A Director will be elected for term
of three years 10 succeed j. S. Jones.
and one for three years to succeed w.
u Iioyt
The meeting will be open for the trans
action. of such business as may legally
come before It,.
rave Nm >. XoRAN. Secretary
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.

In District Court. of Delaware County
Iowa. March term, 1911.
In the matter Of the Estate Of Trustrum
Dodge. Deceased.
To all persons interested in said estate;
You are hereby notified that there is
now on lin the office of the Clerk of the
District Court of Iowa. in and for Delaware
administration Of the estate 1 Of Trustrnn.
Dodge. deceased; and that by an order or
said court. said reporthas been set for hearing
at ten o'clock'A. NJ. on the 18th day of March.
A. D., 1911. at the Court House in Delaware
County. Iowa. at which time and place, all
persons interested may appear and show
cause. II any they have.why said report should
not be approved said administrator discharged
and his bondsmen released.
Dated at Manchester. Iowa. this 18th day of
Feb. A. ID. 1911.
EdgerF. Haven. Administrator
By Carr. Bronson L. Carr. His Attorneys
= swks
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Muscular Christianity

Birmingham, England, was the
home of prize fighting when the ring
was patronized by literature and roy
atty. There was Bendigo, who be.
came an enemy to all urrighteous-
ness. "Wot's atheists" he asked once,
on being told that gathering of men
he saw were of that persuasion He
was told. Don't believe in no God,
don't they?" he shouted Here. hold
my coat. I'll soon show 'em wots
wot."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Aeven,ure N a CYCLONE.

- Yes, said the Blllville story-teller,
the cyclone carried his house into the
next county and set 1t down there as
comfortable as you please, and as he
stepped out o the door to survey the
country the man who owned the land
notified him of suit for trespass, and
tne tax collector handed him a bill for
taxes!-Atlanta Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
EARLvlLLE.

F. H. Loomis, who hes been suffer
ing from a very painful finger for
several weeks past, had the injured
member amputated at Manchester
last Wednesday to prevent blood
poisining.
The young ladies' society of the
Congregational church met with
Mrs. John Dittmer at the home OF
her mother, Mrs. Lilly Watt. The
meeting was farewell to Mrs. Dit
mer, who leaves this week for her
new home at Thompson, Iowa. She
was presented with souYenier
spoon. Refreshments were served
and, general good time is reported.
Mrs. L. G. Hersey and daughter,
Grace, arrived from Chicago after an
extended visit at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. A. P. Knowles. 4
Rev. John Williams of Gilmore City
was visiting relatives here last week.
Don't forget the last number on
the lecture course, James R. Bar
clay, cartoonist. He comes highly
recommended.
Mrs. S. S. Douglas was a Dubuque
visitor Monday.
Miss Evelyn King Of Chicago re-
turned to her home after a weeks
visit at the S. S. Douglas homee.
Miss Vella Kendall of FredeTcks-
burg is visiting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dittmer leave
this. week for their new home at
Thompson, Iowa
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Arnold Of
North Fork township mourn the
death of their infant son, which oc-
Cured Thursday. The funeral was
held Saturday.
Miss Norma Esler of Delaware
spent Wednesday in town.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Les Hunt,
on Wednesday, February 90, son.
Mr. and Mrs. Bergman of Coles
burg spent Sunday at the S. w.
Klaus home E
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
DELAWARE.

The people of this vicinity wers
shocked to hear of the death of their
respected friend, Mr. Nelse Anderson
which occurred Friday, February "a,
1911.
Miss Hattie Benson returned home
from Monticello Saturday.
Miss Norma Esler spent over Sun
day at Independence.
Roy Irving of Manchester called on
friends in town Tuesday.
Supt. Guy Ribble visited the Dela-
ware High school Monday and con
graduated the teachers on their sue.
cess.
Mrs. Morris OF Manchester is Wis
iting at the Ezra Coates home a,
this writing.
J. S. spaulding is Slowly recover
ing. news which his friends are glad
to hear. III ia
Miss Pansy Griffin attended the
dance at Earlville Monday evening.
The High School of this place en-
joyed vacation on Washington
birthday.
Miss Helen Cook and sister Mary
of Winthrop spent from Tuesday un
ii. Saturday at the E. p. Coates
home.
p. A. Colson's sale on Friday Feb
n.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Perfect COATING for Han,s.

V'TSSs VV0S'''6 ~ ''e'''s' ~
"Mraslin" is the name of sub
stance that is used in Bohemia to coat
hams. 1t is as pliable as rubber, taste
less and harmless, and keeps the hams
also meats, eggs, ETC., perfectly
fresh almost Indefinitely. The mras
lin can be peeled from the ham almost
us easily as the skin from banana.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
brooch from Lump OF Coal.

A brooch made out of lump of
coal isn't SO valuable as a diamond
brooch. but II has the merit Of rar.
Ny. An Englishwoman possesses one.
which was carved for her by miner.
with the aid OF a knife and file. The
design is star. showing up against
. rough cast background.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION
OF NECESSITY,

OF NECESSITY.
Notice Is hereby given that at a meet
ing OF the city. council of Manchester,
Iowa, held on the. goth day. Of February,
1911, there was introduced the resoiu-
ton hereinafter set forth. Which said
resolution will be considered tor passage
held at the Council Chamber at eight
o'clock p m. on the Both day OF March,
1911. at which time the owners OF prop
eFty h sue seee 10 tor ne
in said resolution may appear and make
objection, If any they have, to the con-
templated improvement and the passage
of said proposed resolution. which reso-
luton is as follows:
Whereas petition of the owners of
a majority of the linear front feet
abutting on East Union street from the
east line of Franklin street to the east
line of New street in the city of Man
| chester, Iowa. has been. filed with the
| City Clerk and presented to the city
Council at It's regular meeting held
February 20. 1911, asking for the con-
struction OF cement curb and three
| foot cement gutter on each side OF
Union street from east line of Franklin
street to east line of New street. the
| width of street from curb to curb to be
/ Now, therefore, Be 1t Resolved by
the City Council Of the City of Manches-
4 Section /. That the construction OF
Il said cement curb and three foot gutter
on each side of Union street. from the
il east line OF Franklin street to the east
line of New street the width of street
to be thilty-three feet from curb tc
/ curb, Is hereby declared to be necessary
and desirable.
Section 2. That said curb and gutter
shall be constructed of Portland cement
and in accordance with plans and speci
q fications to be prepared by an engineer
employed by the city and adopted by thu
81 City Council.
Section 3. That the expense of max
ing said Improvement be assessed
ID against the property AUDITING thereon il
accordance with the law governing til,
same. except the cost OF gutter across
, intersecting streets, which cost will
be paid by the City of Manchester. Iowa
8 And the contractor who shall make SAT-
Improvement shall guarantee that tn
Y same will endure without need of re
o pair for one year from the date of it
acceptance by the city.
Dated February 90. 1911.
4 Attest:
!, Edward Hruby John Cruise.
City Clerk. President pro
r S-4wks. tempore.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
FOR RENT-House for rent, one
block from main part of town. City
water, electric lights. Inquire of
VIII Chapel,
Phone 461. 104 Butler street.
Phone 461
Mock DUCK Eaa.

The mock duck egg SO commonly
seen in Chinatown is coated with a
mixture Of lime. clay. spices and rice
husk, which excludes air After many
moons the yolk turns dark green or
black. The older and blacker the bet
ter it is, according to the Chinese
taste. 1t never is absent from great
ceremonial dinners, boiled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Science and Trade.

Science is cunning old fellow and
when he joins hands with trade things
will be doing that Horatio's philoso.
ply wots not Of.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

Cease Meurr.ns over the Past
That which is past is gone and ire
vocable. Wise men have enough to
do with things rresent and to come
Francis Macon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Not Finished.

Americans are SO unfinished" has
been the complaint of Europeans We
are and glad of it. Yankees are start
ling the world with their achievements
and VIII, we believe. stick to the
habit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
As Advertised.

He Qank, lean, and much the worse
for drink)-Are you the young woman
tc whom life would be a burden with
out the companionship Of a man Of
noble character and imposing pres
eDce? Blaetter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Never.

Even the most miserable people in
the world are never treated as roughly
as is the piano in house that is rent
ed furnished.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

flalntl1f.
vs..
Henry Boucher,
Defendant.
To Henry Boucher, Defendant:
You are hereby notified that on or be-
fore the End day of March, A. d. 1911,
there will be on file in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court of the
State of Iowa, in and for Delaware
cunty, petition of Bessie Boucher, as
plaintiff. asking for a decree of said
court dissolving the bonds of matrimony
heretofore existing between plaintiff and
defendant, and a decree of divorce on
the grounds of habitual drunkenness on
the part of defendant and the grounds
of desertion and for costs of suit.
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend on or before noon of the
second day of the March term. 1911 ],
of said Court. which will commence and
he held at Manchester, in said County,
on Monday. the 13th day of March. A;
ID. 1911, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rendered
thereon.
Dated this 2sth day of January, 1911.
Carr, Bronson & Carr,
7-4wks. Attorneys for Plaintiff
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
No JewIsh LuIIabies

1t is remarkable that notwithstand-
ing the love and devotion of Jewish
mother there seems to be no trace Of
a real Jewish lullaby. Those known
are Of a recent origin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE oF ELECTION.

Pursuant to resolution regularly
adopted by the city council of Manches-
ter, Iowa, on the Goth day of February,
1911, notice is hereby gwen that at the
regular city election on the 9th day of
March. 1911, an election as provided Tor
in Sections 720 and 721 OF the Code of
Iowa and tire amendments thereto will
be held in said city, at which election
the following question will be submitted
to the legal voters of said city:
Shall Joseph Hutchinson and his
heirs and assigns be granted fran
chise for Heating, Electric Light and
Power Plant, including the authority to
erect and maintain such plant in SAID
avenues and alleys. and public places.
tenance oil wires. poles and other sup
ports for wires and for all necessary
fixtures and appliances for the trans
mission of light, heat and power through
and along said streets, highways, aven-
ues, alleys and public places in said
city, said franchise to extend for II
period of twenty-five years and to be
governed by the statutes OF the
State of Iowa, and the ordinances oil
said city relating to the sameg''
The polling places at said election will
be as. legally designated for the said
city election In the several wards.
The polls at said election will opei
at s o'clock a. m. and close ut O'Clock
p. IN. on said day.
Attest:
Edw Hruby, A. D. Long.
City Clerk. Mayor.
| s-4wks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

House for rent on Franklin street.
All modern improvements.
1wk. Jos. Hutchinson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF Ex-
ECuTRlx,

Notice is Hereby Given. That the undeisign-
ed has been duly appointed and qualified as
ExecutriX of the Estate OF Henry J. Barr
late OF Delaware County. deceased. All per-
sons indebted 10 said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment. and those having
claims against the same will present them.
duly authenticated. To the undersigned for
allowance
Elizabeth Barr
Executriy
Dated February 18th. 1911. 90
Yoran s. Yoran. Attys for Estate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
PUBLICATION NOTICE OF APpLI.

NOTICE OF APPLE
CATION FOR PERMIT.
In the District Court of Iowa in and
for Delaware county, March Term,
1911.
In the matter of the application Of
VIM. G. Amsden, registered
pharmacist, 70 buy, keep and sell
intoxicating liquors.
To Whom It May Concern: Notice
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

Pocket book found-The same can
be had by inquiring at this office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

See house for rent ad in anoth-
r column of this paper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
lHow,s rHls2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh|
Cure.
4 F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last Is years,
ana believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fl
nancially able to carry out any abli-
cations made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken inter-,
aaily, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75
cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
CONNECTIONS, also line of shoes of
which he wild handle. The new gro
Gerry opens for business with prospect
second to none.
A. E. Anderson and family will de
part for Arlington early this week to
make their future home on a large
farm which Mr.. Anderson bought last
fall. Friends of the family here
sincerely regret their departure. Mr.
and Mrs. Anderson are of our best
lcitizens, they are loyal friends Of
Lenox college and Of Hopkinton.
They are always interested in for
ward movements that have for thei
purpose the uplift of humanity. 4
farewell reception was given Mr.. ant
Mrs. Anderson Gu Thursday evening
in the parlors of the Presbyterian
church at which time was atteste
the esteem and appreciation Of thi
worthy couple, about two hundre
people We're present. The we'll wisl
as OF a host Of friends will follo'
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson and family
! their new home.
" Thos. Mather of Closter, Neb
: and Mrs. John McCollum of Baden
Nebraska, were here the past wee
$ visiting their sister, Mrs. w. L
Campbell. They were accompani'
n by Mrs Vail of Omaha, daughter I
T Mrs. McCollum. 1t has been thirty
seven years since Mrs. McCulau
went from here and this is her fir
a visit to Hopkinton in that time al
the first time that she and h
younger sister, Mrs. Campbell, ha
1 met in that time.
Chas. F. Reggen.ine, living nor
lwest of town ON the river road, d
covered one end Of a mystery duril
the early part of last week. In d
e cattle shed he discovered a quaint
n of plumber which is presumed to
part of the swag of burglars ha
IN An invoice of the find discover
r three gold charms, a lady's &c
watch, two dollar watches, a SHY
I'd case, an electric searchlight,
OF common iron punch and quantity
8. jewelry. The jewelry was wrapped
a white handkerchief and the wate
ar es We're in canvass coin sack us
r, by banks for shipping currency. 7
doodle was found in a straw cat
erl she'd, where it had undoubtedly be
AT discarded by a tourist tramp or b.
glar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court of Iowa In and
for Delaware County, March term. A. d.
Bessie Boucher
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08
Quick as a flash tie mans left hand
iWenf down toward his hip pocket.

there must have been many of her ac-
quaintances who were similarly alb
sent. To me it all seems like happy
guess"
"The only guess" said Crewe, "was
in the assumption that the murderer
had been an actor in the same COM
pany. And that was rather a prob
ability than fortunate hypothesis"
"But what enabled you to feel so
sure that you were able to charge the
man directly with the commission of
the crime?"
"Let us go back way" Crewe an
swered. "The wound, If you remem-
ber, was Immediately beneath the
woman's right arm. The murder had
been committed while she lay back in
her chair"
YES"
"Did it occur to you that the MUIR
derer must have stood in very
cramped position to infiict the wound
in such a location? And that it would
be almost impossible to drive home
the steel forcibly enough to cause i'm
mediate death?"
Il confess that 1t did not. The evil
dence against Sanford seemed so con-
vincing."
when you saw the knife, did you
deduce anything from the fact that
the finger-prints were on the right side
of the blade?"
where else would they be?"
Take out your pocket-knife. Open
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08
WHEN TO ANSWER A LETTER
Considering Them as Part Of a
Written Conversation the Pres
ent Time Is the Best.

When is the best time to answer a
letter? Considering letter as part
of a written conversation, the best
time to answer it is on the day when
it is received. Every one knows that
the enthusiasm, sparkle and spontan-
city which makes correspondence de-
lightful depend altogether on the
mood in which one handles the pen.
On the first reading Of a letter the
writer seems to be almost in the room
and the words on the page have the
cadence and reality of the spoken
voice. Put the letter aside for three
or four weeks and the effort of reply
is evident. The effervescence is
brushed from the draught, and what
was originally cordial and tonic is
fiat and insipid. The best time to
answer letter is the present time,
yet heard young girl complain not
long ago that she could never keep
out of debt to her friends. "They al
ways answer by return mail, and am
as badly off as ever" she asserted
with sigh.
Home news never fails to satisfy
the child away from home. Father
and mother at home watch and wait
for letters from the absent children.
Home letters and business letters
should be answered at the earliest
moment. AS for those of compara-
lively slight importance, such as let
ters that are merely written to keep
up an acquaintance, one may use her
discretion. Bread and butter letters
obligatory after visit should be sent
within few days of guests return
home.-Exchange.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

1t. Hold 1t edge upward. So. Now
on which side are the finger prints?"
"On the left side," 1 said, much
chagrined.
Then the inference is-?"
"That the murderer was left-hand-
ed"
Exactly; and this accounts for the
position of the wound. If he held the
weapon in his left hand the blow
would fall most naturally where it
did. Many people, Langton, are partly
left-handed; that is to say, having
been trained to the use of the right
hand, they revert to their natural in
stinct in moments of excitement. Our
murderer was doubtless one of this
large class; therefore it is not neces-
sary to suppose that he used his left
hand habitually, in which event he
would have left traces that would
have aroused the attention even of the
stupid police. Well, then, when I
went to the moving picture show was
looking for an unknown man with a
left-handed instinct. Did you notice
nothing in that scene with the mob?"
"He held his pistol in his left
hand!" exclaimed.
Eyes. But you saw it and let It
slip through the gates of memory"
zone more question? Why the
quoits?"
Merely to ascertain beyond doubt
that our friend Sanford was not left
handed himself" said Crewe.