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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
EARLvlLLE.

The residence of VIM. Smock, To-
Gated In the east end of town, was
totally destroyed by fire Sunday ev-
ening about 1880 O'Clock. The loss is
a heavy one for Mr.. smock, amount
ing to $1,000. Very few of the CON-
tents were saved. The cause Of the
fire is unknown. The loss is partially
covered by insurance. nil
Died, at her home in Elkport, on
Thursday morning, Mrs. Robert Hun
ter, aged 70 years. The deceased wa
truly one of Delaware county's pion-
GERS, coming to this county with Mr..
Hunter before the advent of the
railroad by team from Rockford, Hi
nois. She was known to a very large
circle of friends, beloved by all for
her many acts of loving Kindness.
She leaves to mourn her departure
son, George A., and two daughters,
Addie and Minnie, all Of whom reside
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

Miss Lillian Barber, from. South
Dakota, is visiting her aunt, Miss Cla-
ra Byam. N 4
Miss Beatrice Parkhill returned on
Friday from Clearfield, Pennsylvania,
where she has been teaching the past
year. Aa.
Mrs. Rose Achen, Of New Hamp-
ton, has been visiting her sis,er,
Mrs. S. Smith, in the country. .aas
Mr.. Marquis, OF Pennsylvania, came
last <week to visit his daughter, Mrs.
IT. j. Hamilton.
Miss Florence Ricketts, spoke last
Sabbath in Manchester in the Pres
byterian church concerning ther work
among the mountalneers. n
Mrs. W.. r. Reeve and two child
rem visited last week in Wyoming and
Maquoketa. 4
Mrs. Cliff Main visited her uncle
in Central City last week. ISIS
A. ". Mcdonald has resigned his
position as cashier in the Farmers
State Bank, and will give his time to
other business. Ralph Milroy is as:
sistant cashier.
Hopkinton has, decided to celebrate
in the form of mammoth picnic down
on the banks of the river north Of the
first bridge. It is near town, plenty
of shade and room for all. The near
ness OF: the river will provide amuse.
ment in the way Of wading, swimming
and fishing. Other amusements are
also being planned and everyone can
have pleasant time and go home
when they have had enough. :. ia
William Lewis and Miss Maud Har-
ford were married Saturday. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

On the old homestead, Pioneer Farm,
about eight miles north of town. The
funeral was held from the home on
Saturday afternoon, Rev. Artman Of
floating. Interment was made in the
Greeley cemetery.
Invitations are out for the mar
riage of Nina Beryl Watt to- Mr.. l..
R. Fear, the marriage to take place
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Lily Watt on Wednesday even
ing June &C.
Mrs. A. Foster and daughter Mae
of Manchester were visiting friends
in town Sunday.
A. M. Cloud and' wife OF Manches-
ter were in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dittmer of
Thompson arrived Saturday to attend
the Watt-Fear wedding.
Died, at his home in Danbury, Neb,
on Monday, June IL, Caple William
Powell, aged So years. Mr.. Powell
was formerly a resident Of EaFlyille
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

and for many years lived on farm
in Delhi township. He was well and
favorably known here and his smany
fri.nds in this vicinity will be
grieved to learn of his death. The
remains were brought here Monday
night and the funeral was held from
the Congregational church Tuesday
afternoon, interment being made il
Fairview cemetery. Besides his wife
he leaves two sons to mourn his
death-Bert of Danbuy, Nebraska
and Earl of Lafayette, Indiana.
Among those from out of town in
attendance at the funeral were
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer South of Du-
buque, Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Wragg
of Dubuque, Mr.. and Mrs. Asquitt
and Mr.. Garner and daughters of
Farley, Mr.. and Mrs. P. Britt and
Mrs. Fred Powell and children Of
Delhi
Mr.. and Mrs. David Eide and daugh-
ter Ruth Of Dubuque were over Sun
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
day guests at the w. W. Baskerville

day guests at the w. w. baskerville
home.
Mr. A. Wheeler of Tacoma, Wash
ington, spent Sunday at the Arthur
LIE Fevere home.
]. M. Dunn and wife left Friday
for Waterloo and from there TO Sioux
City. They are making the trip in
their Ford automobile,
Mrs. L G. Hersey is having a
cement walk laid on the west side
of her residence this week
Mrs. Elizabeth Cousins is havi2g
week.
Roy Little was in town Saturday
unloading his new Case Thresher.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
Her Natural ,Occupation.

Now and then the childish com.
ment goes right to the heart of a
difficult problem or situation. A little
boy who longed to stand on the seat
Of car and look out of the window
was sternly reproved by his mother
What 'fraid-cat mammal exclaim-
ed another youngster. seated near
yes, suppose she is nervous" was
the adult reply. but then YOU see,
she has to take care Of her little boy
and 1t keeps her busy" We'll. isn't
that what she's for?" was the limo
cent pertinent question.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
Claim the Oldest, LANGUAGE,

II IS asserted by the Basques that
their language which bears strong
resemblance to certain North Ameri-
can dialects. is the olde one in the
world. and was spoken by Adam and
Eve In the garden Of Eden. They also
boast that 1t Is the most difficult OF
all languages to learn According to
a native legend, the devil lived among.
the Basques for seven years. and dur,
ing that time learned only two words
OF their tongue, bal" and 'ez,' yes
and no. and these two words he for
got within an hour of leaving the
country.
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Their Likeness.

While Pat worked, Mike and Nun
ply painted a picture of a donkey's
head on the back Of his coat: thinking
that they would have some fun out Of;
him when he put on his. coat to go
home. Pat, as he reached for his
coat. saw the painting and asked
Which one Of you fellows wiped your
ts,ce on the back Of my coat n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
Then She Pnndered

IF you were fair" his wife said,
you would acknowledge that | have
done much to make you what you
are" "Oh, acknowledge he replied
that you deserve nearly all the credit
for making me what I am. By the
way, do. you happen to realize that
what ! am Is head over heels in debtf"
-Judgo
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-.as
Use Of tina Horne.

Owing to the advancement of SCI
ence 1t would be possible to get
along without horses now. Il 1t were
not for the necessity of having a few
Of them At the annual horse shows.
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The Cha 4 ia
is Pract.i'c ally Here.
PROGRAMS TIA II
MUST PLEASE

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ORATORY from masters Of the platform. Discussions
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

Have you procured your season tickets?
Now is the time to get ready It will
soon behe re.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

FOR THE BRAIN The Chautauqua offers enduca-
tonal advantages of rare and powerful character.
FOR THE HEART The Chautauqua cheers us up
and Civ grip Of life. It makes forget
worries and remember our joys.
S5 FOR THE BACK. It is rest for the weary. It
straghtens the kinks and sends back work with
renewed energies
FOR THE BUSINESS. The Chautauqua increases eff
ficency It makes better business getters It will pay
big dividends in increased power.
FOR EVERY FACULTY is quickened and made
fit by Chautauqua's offerings.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
More than Even Break

The games on Decoration day drew
only a fair-siZcd crowd, numbering
POT, considering that the management
was Offering two games for the price
OF one admission. In the first game
the home team had considerable of u
walkaway, rounding up the Pueblo
Monobats at the windup for score Of
8 to 4. Brilliant catches by Smith,
Zinn. Colleen and others were features
OF the day. Both teams played good.
snappy nall In the two games and the
fans who we're present we're more en-
thusiastic than any that have visited
the home grounds this season. Fol.
lowing is the short score Of the games:
First Game X II Il
Ordway .....l 2lO22 IS I 4
Monobats. % 0 3 OOOO OOl-4 3 l2
Batteries-Ordway: Dcbenham and
Lamerenux. Pueblo: McBroom, Can
tell and Massar.
Second Game q innings)- r II e
Ordway .........O OOOO2 o. s 8
Batteries-Ordway: Kuntz and Lam.
ereaux. Pueblo: Comisky and Massar.
Don't forget that next Sunday we
play Sugar CiLy-and don't fail to go
and wear your roofing clothes. Sugar
Is going to try to make Its victory here
into pair, and in the words of the
showmen will "spare neither pains
nor expense" to accomplish this end
So go over and help the boys win out
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Sheep Outlook Good

From Kansas City livestock paper
we clip the following:
Fred Bass Of Ordway, Colo, who fed
5000 lambs the past few months. re-
ports that grass on the range Is extra
good. Mr.. Bass also states that range
sheep are doing well, but at the same
time he adds that there is bound to be
Of sheep OF all kinds on the range of
that part OF the state next fall. Men
on the range are predicting short
age" said Mr.. Bass. "They lost so
many sheep through the winter that
lamb shortage Is sure to result, and
on the whole the supply of sheep will
be greatly reduced"
In summing up the lamb feeding
results as he sees them along the AR.
kansas valley in Crowley county, Colo
RADIO, for this spring, j. p. Eagleton
says feeders are feeling pretty good.
Mr. Eagleton feeds near Ordway.
where he handled 1000 lambs, of
which he has marketed all but few
carloads. I'VE came out wonderfully
well after ALL" he said. 'From the
last Of March up to date prices have
been extra good and much higher
than we looked for. We hoped along
in January that the spring prices on
lambs would reach 81 so. So when Il
little better than $3.50 was added to
that we smiled and came along with
our lambs"
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Watch Us Grow

Aaron Cuok has finished painting
his residence.
Jackson's barber shop is being
Eapered today.
Postmaster BashOr has erected a
flag pole above the pOstUtlice.
J. II. Peck has finished the cement
crossing east OF the Catholic church.
The cement floor in the Hanna &
Johnson garage has been completed.
Charles Sewers has been improving
his residence property. both inside
and out, with paint.
Five new park benches were do
mated to the town parks this week.
The donors were John Vinyard, II.
Colyer. Foley Lumber company. will
liam Worker and Lester & Olmstead,
who made them.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Sewer System

Elsewhere in this issue will he found
the report of the last town board meet
ing and the ordinance creating sewer
district No. /. The matter OF sewage
has been receiving the attention Of
the board for many months past and
detailed plans and specifications have
been on file 10 the clerks Office for in
spection by the public. The board is
ever alert to the best interests OF Ord
way and their action on the sewer
matter is very timely. for II We are
TO take our place among the best
towns in the Arkansas valley and
contest for the permanent county-seat
we must be up and doing. Modern
improvements, especially along sani-
tary lines. will aid.grcatly In bringing
new people here to locate and become
permanent citizens.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Commencement Exercises

Barring the fact that a kerosene
lamp was the only means OF illumi-
nation, owing to Il breakdown at the
light plant. the graduating exercises
at the Methodist church Friday even
Ing went or smouLhly and the two
graduates, Miss May Weldon and
Paul Fountain, handled their ora
tiOns In way that showed careful
thought and training. The com.
mencement address by Prof. Ira De-
Long OF the University of Colorado
was a treat for the large audience as
senbled. The music. In charge OF
Miss Mae Custer, was exceptionally
good and showed careful training.
The room was tastefully decorated In
the class cOlOrs OF orange and black.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Princess Theater

This moving picture house threw
open its doors last Saturday evening
and gave four performances to houses
which crowded theSpretty auditorium
to the doors, and heavy business has
been the rule all this week. The en-
tcrprisinx prOprictors, Patrick & Cash.
have transformed the building inside
and out, and with It's numerous exits,
finely finished interior, fancy front,
chairs the Princess is a model play
hnusc. The illustrated songs by Miss
Margaret willard are very pleasing
feature. The irrepresible Tommy rs.
tes and Harold King are ushers.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Vacation Notes

| Now that the public schools have
closed for the summer vacation, pub
lie interest in where the members of
the pedagogical staff will pass the
summer is general So far as we have
been able to learn. the teachers will
spend their leisure days as follows:
DR. Copeland went to Palmer Lake
to put his summer house in shape and
later will go To his home in Greeley.
This summer he will be associated with
the National Lyceum bureau, travel
ing through Nebraska, Kansas, Wyo-
ming and Colorado, and may remain
with the bureau permanently. He
will not apply for reelection as super.
intendcnJ of the Ordway schools. but
we understand that several candidates
for this position have already entered
the field.
J. d. Cochran OF the commercial
department has gone to Denver.
Miss Mae Custer of the music de.
part ment has gone to Danvillc, ILL.,.
for an extended visit with her moth
er and other relatives.
Miss Emma Cory of the high school
will spend the summer with home
folks at Auburn, \. y.
Miss Pauline klinkcnberg of grades
and s will summer in the Jayhawkcr
state. at Leaven worth.
Miss Clara Coons of grades and 6
will occupy her claim near Galatea.
She will be accompanied by Miss Lili.
an Corvan of grade !.
Miss Susie Adams OF grades and 3
will remain at her home 10 North Da-
kOta until fall.
Miss May Sharp OF grade will pass
vacation at her brothers ranch. Next
year she will teach grade s.
Miss viva Syp6er Of grade : will
remain here during the summer.
Miss Esther Kelley, who has been
engaged for a second term at BOX
Springs, will visit relatives In Texas.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Numa News

BORN-TO Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles
Collins, Saturday May 25. boy.
Misses Esther Kelley and Belle Gal
lavan were visitors in the MattingIy
home Sunday Afternoon.
Rev. Miller OF Rocky Ford preached
in the South Numa school house last
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. G. f. Van Der Schouw OF Fow-
ler came over Wednesday for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. #.
Mundell.
Miss Lucy Mundell came over from
Fowler Saturday for visit with home
folks. She returned Wednesday and
will keep house for her sister during
her visit in this neighborhood.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Base Ball Notes

We're all going over to Sugartown
Sunday and root for the Ordway team.
What we need in Ordway is a base
ball revival. That crowd of II at the
last game was sad commentary On
our fans.
Sugar City gives it out cold that it
doesn't intend to let Ordway win a
game this season, If IT. has to hire half
of the National league to wear its
uniforms when 1t meets Ordway.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31

The parade formed at the corner Of
Third and Main streets at the ap-
pointed hour headed by the Ordway
band and James O'Cnnnell, marshal
OF the day. In the ranks we're the
firing squad. several Sons OF Veterans
and thirteen veterans. Several ctti-
Zens and Marshal Worker followed On
horseback.
At the school house hurdredss qt
children joined the ranks aud niarcasH
to South park, opening ranks at the
corner of the park to allow the vcter-
ans to pass. Each OF the children
carried Il flag and bouquet OF flowers
which, ut the proper time In the ritu-
alistic services. they strewrd on the
monument erected to the unknown
dead.
Following the services at the mnnu-
ment the crowd adjourned To the
grand stand and listened to several
addresses. Among the speakers were
Judge Patrick, who was introduced by
Ernest W. Downey. Judge Patrick's
remarks were brief but full OF patriut-
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
LOCALS AND Personal S
Tiedeman Is selling ice.

Tiedeman is selling ice.-8tf
Ask about Holepronf. Gallavans.'
New and second hand furniture ut
F'oSd ick's.
DR.. Fl. r. Jones returned Saturday
from Pueblo.
Fred Tarbox of Sugar City was in
town Wednesday.
Heinz large dill pickles 2Oc per dozen
at Leary Bros. s. Co.'S.
Adam S. Wagner was here last week
In the interest OF the Columbia Life
Insurance company.
The maximum OF style aud comfort,
the minimum Of c"st-Huleproof hos.
iery. AT Gallavan Bros.
Ordway is going To Sugarville sun.
day and bring home the scalps rf their
erstwhile victorious rivals.
School election Monday. Polls open
from 2O'clock until 5. All who paid
school taxes In 1911 are entitled to
vote.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Methodist church will meet Friday,
June I. with Mrs. Davenport, to sew.
All members are urged to be present.
The young people Of the st. Peters
church enjoyed a good patronap" at
their dance and ice cream supper
Tuesday evening and those present.
reported 1t as an enjoyable event.
Mrs. Jas. Z. Downey received word
Monday from Portland. Ore, of the
serious Illness of her father and de-
parted the following day, accomra"-
led by her husband, to be at his bed.
side and assist in caring for him.
Monday Col. A. X. Frye received an
announcement of the death at Arm.
strong. ILL.,. on tue 23d inst. of Mrs
Mark Cray, the funeral occurring on
the 25th. The Crays were formerly
residents of Ordway for two years,
leaving here for Illinois about three
years ago.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Decoration Day Observed in Ordway
Thursday by Impressive Ceremonies
Days Proceedings Participated by Civil War Veterans Who
Wore the Blue and the Gay Sons of Veterans School

Decoration day this y4ar attended by of our
famous Southeastern Colorado wind and dust storms bit
despite the unfavorable Weather citizens turned
generally pay honor de patriotic dead who laid down
their lives in the great struggle half century ago.
The business houses generally closed and handsomely
decorated, while numerous flags half added the
touch Of solemnty that the occasion demanded The
parade moved about time and participated in by
the different military organizations school children and
citizens led by the famous Ordway Concert band. All in
ALL the observance of the day successful affair." the
closing ceremony being the seving with flowers of the
of the fallen heroes who peacefully in their
last long sleep in beautiful akeview cemetery will not
be many until the last of the Grand Army of the
Republic and those who opposed them will have answered
the final roll call and have tented the eternal camping
ground and the number of these grows fewer
should be and careful observe this one
day the year aside to pay a devotion
and sacrifice that enabled become mighty nation
today instead of dismembered country
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Ordway, Crowley County, Colorado, Friday. May

Well. that may be sport" but it
doesn't look like the real article to us.
There will be big time at Olney
Springs on the Fourth and several
good ball games are In prospect. Ord.
way will be there with lard In her
hair."
1t is stated that Sugar City will
have MillhOuse in the pitchers box
in the game at that place Sunday. II
this is Il fact, we can predict the OUT
come OF the game right now-and it
won't be Sugarville's game, either.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31

Don't forget to vote next Monday.
Come in and see our 1913 calendars.
DR.. W. 5. Brenneman is In Denver
today.
Get a "rhirst Easer"-at Martins
OF course.
G. II. Leighton has returned from a
trip to Yampa.
Special cuts Of bacon Ice per pound.
Leary Bros. & Co.
Ernest +. Greene and wife closed a
very busy day yesterday by autoing To
Pueblo.
Make your feet glad with Holcproof
hosiery. You eau get them at Gala
van Bros.
Did you ever see n Banana Split?
They are the best sundae ever. Get
them at Martin's-of course.
J. II. Thomas was In Pueblo last
Friday to visit his wife, who is 10 the
Minnrqua hospital recovering from Il
surgical operation.
George Gallavau was in Pueblo We'd.
nesday marketing Il carload of hogs
his firm had purchased Of |. W. Will
son near Olncy Springs.
Rev. p. G. Nutrer left Sunday even
ing for Emporia. Kan. to prepare his
household goods for shipment To Ord
way. He will return, accompanied by
his family. in about three weeks.
The "straw boss" Of this shack will
celebrate his tfty.secOnd birthday on
Monday, June 10. We mention this
world. fact now 50 that you
can bring your presents early and thus
avoid the rush. No flowers.
Manager Slaughter has been having
his troubles at the local light plant
the past week trying out the new oil
engine and keeping the old plant fired
up in readiness for a stubborn spell.
The day current has been on the past
week and has proven very convenient
for the patrons.
The Ordway new era., 1912-05-31
Latest Gossip and
News from Olney
What the People in Livelyburg
Are Doing these Days that
Is Worthyof Mention

Mrs Roth has been quite sick the
past week.
Julius Fist, Of Pueblo. was in town
on business Tuesday.
Mrs. A. L. Butcher spent several
days in Pueblo last week.
DR.. r. f. Farrs was in Pueblo on
business Monday, returning that same
evening.
Harry MillhOuSe returned from
Swink with his engine Wednesday al
ternoon.
Most any Of us would be willing
to sit up all night with a run OF river
water about now.
The ice cream social given by the
Christian EndcavUr society Saturday
evening was well patronized.
Otto Fishencord left Tuesday to
visit friends in PaIisadc, Colo. He
expects to be away all summer.
Guy Williams and Robert McMullcn
have finished their plowing contract
on the Stubbs place near the river.
a meeting of the directors OF the
Olncy Springs Pure Water company
has been called for Monday. June 3.
Mrs. Freeman and daughter, Mary,
spent couple of days the first Of the
week at the home of L \. Freeman.
Miss Edna Shatrcr left Tuesday for
visit with friends near Eads, Colo, .
expecting to be gone a week or ten
days.
DR.. Farris is rushing the work on
his new building as rapidly as pos
siblc. ii. II. ReiG and Martin Picker
ing are doing the work.
DIR. McKeeby moved into me Nor
ton house the first OF the week. The
doctor has lifted up neat Office in the
rearsrootns Uf his drug store. --'-s z~--s--=
Miss Ruth Collins. OF Pueblo. is
visiting this week at the home Of
Mr. aud Mrs. Cowdcn. Miss Collins
has been attending Wellesley college
during the past year.
". II. Mnrehou>e is going to put up
Il 2IxIO frame building next to the
one owned by him and occupied by
the pool hall We are told that
George Minyard will lease the build
ing.
Judge COnard seems to be expert
encing no III effects from the rattle
snake bite he received about a week
ago. 1t Is rather a remarkable incl
dent that he should have escaped with
SO little trouble.
An enthusiastic meeting of the
Commercial club was held at the
school house Monday evening. Com
mittees were appointed to take up the
work relative to securing attractions,
putting things In shape and making
all arrangements for the Fourth OF
July celebration. Several new mem.
bers were taken into the association.
Alice Hancn is home for her sum-
mer vacation, having finished another
successful years teachipg In the
Rocky Ford schools. Miss Hanen will
resume her work 10 Rocky Ford again
In September. Miss Hanen and Miss
Maude Cressey expect to leave for an
extended trip to the coast about the
10th OF June. During their trip they
will attend the summer normal seq.
sion at Berkeley Cal