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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

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home in Dubuque Sunday night. at
ter a visit with reatives here. s$Ii
Mrs. George Gibbs and daughter
Stella were Dubuque visitors Thurs.
day. ;5
r. Mr.. and Mrs. Juhn Miller and fam
lily spent Sunday in Monticello.
/ e. u Carpenter of Delhi was in
town Friday. S
,eMr. and Mrs. A F.. Cousins re-
/, turned from southern Illinois last
week and after a short visit with
relatives departed for Sioux Falls,
where he has a alrge cement work
contract for the I. G. r. r. 5S
Susie Burrow spent Sunday with
home folks. SsY,
Floyd Young was home several
days last week from Cedar Rapids.
where hesis attending school, - -, "a
Mrs. YIN. stoner was Dubuqde
passenger Thursday.
Mrs .Spangler and daughter of
Willow Lake. IS. D. are visiting at
the home Of the formers daughter.
Mrs. M. MaroneN.
Mrs. D.stT. Van Wrinkle of New
York City and Mrs. sR: Trilk and
Mr.. Frank Zehetner Of Dubuque
spent Sunday at the Werkmelster
home. Il ~ n II. il Ia
Miss Mary Gardner returned last
week from Anamosa. E I, A;
Casper Lehner Of Dubuque was in
town last week experimenting the
erection of several monuments !. in
Fairview cemetery. MI \.
Mrs. a. p. Long of Manchester
was in town Saturday. 80 IL
I'D Irmscher of Colesburg was in
town Saturday in his new REQ auto.
Clarence Martin Of Dubuque spent
Sunday with his grandmother, Mrs.
Sarah Healy. !, 4 n J. .,sss
Frank Baker and son, Harold,
went to Wheaton III, Saturday
where they. were, called by the
death Of Mr.. Bakers father. y. d II
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Jacobs spent
sunday>at Strawberry Point.
Miss Mary hammers Of Dyersville.
spent Sunday with Mrs. w. B.; Logan
Mrs. s. K, Virtue Of Webster
City arrived Monday for visit with
relatives, leaving Wednesday, for Ar
'lington. MN. fS.s 81.
Miss Edith Volt was a Dyersville.
visitor Saturday. .i,t
Z, Mrs. M. Binning and son Albert
were Dyersville visitors Saturday,
James Cayanaugh and daughter
Genevieve were Dubuque visitors on
Saturday sssSs:. 5.;ts
Mrs, John Harris was a Dubuque.
passenger Thursday.
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EARLvlLLE.

Miss Grace Laxson returned Sun
nav from. Warsaw Nebraska. where
she has spent the past year teaching
school. \;
Mrs. W. b.. Logan was pleasantly
surprised Saturday afternoon by
lumber Of her friends and nelgnoors
who called to bid her farewell be.
ore her departure for Arizona wher re
;he goes next week to join her nus JUS,
t5and. $'t;o. esr..
Prof. Ozius Of Dysart, Iowa, was
IN town Saturday and rented che w
5. Logan house for the coming year.
Prof. Ozius is the newy elected prlh'
,ipal Of our. public schools.
Al the election Saturday for the
ssuance Of $4,000 bonds for school
rouse purposes the vote stood " for
and 81 against.
G. III. Pitcher has purchased the
esidence property in which he has
zen living from Mrs. Ella Robinson Z
Henry Sharpe has purchased ms
property just north Of s. s, Douglas l!e1 IS
rom the Volt estate ands>wil taKe
,ossession OF same about Sept. l.
john Miller: has purchased the
|,rick building Just south Of J. Book
noe store and will remodel the same
,,,or a harness, shop, putting in pi l''s
glass front and other improvem me en u.s.
james Cousins has purchased the
,,ouse lately vacated by his son, e. e.
y. Cousins, and viii move into the t1
same in the near future. & 5,55
a Mrs. A. E. Murley and children \ OF !
Winthrop spent several days last lsE[
week at the T. M. Murley home.
H Miss Eva Smith Of Dubuque spent
several days last week with home On (
0lks. sat ISj
"a Memorial day will be observed here here
IN Thursday. Hon. Maurice Copno|lly
&c Dubuque will deliver the address.
EMr. Connolly is one of the ablest Or
>,tors in the state and. Earlville feels
iartunate in being able to secure i1 :
The Christian Endeavor society
tield their annual picnic at Har + 1'c
:.aturday. About twenty-five enjoy
ID the day at that popular place.
The young ladies society Of the
Congregational church will serve ice
cream and cake in the church par
Tors on Decoration day.
Mrs. s. X. Virtue Of Webster City
is visiting friends and relatives in
this vicinity. aI,. WEB az St
Mrs Rudolph Jones and daughter
.Ula returned to their home in Du-
ibuque Friday after q visit with l home
folks.
Last Weeks letter. 81
Miss Marv Brown returned to her
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29
LE 81, COLLEGE.

The Athenian society gave their
ennual play. THE Private secretary",
on Wednesday evening to a crowded
house and everyone thoroughly enjoy
ca 1t. .s.5s ri
The Y. M. C. A. was led BY Prof
Laughlin. Mr.. WHY Of the Theolog-
I ,cs, seminary OF San Francisco gave
!, short talk on I'm. g. A. work.
Curtis Thing Jeff the first Of the
week to spend the summer in Canada
Thursday, May 20. was college pic
mic day and a number Of pfcnics were
held around in the vicinity, not all
succeeded in getting home before
the storm came on.
President Reed was in Volga City
over Sunday where he delivered the
baccalaureate sermon to the gradual
ing class Of the high school and al
20 assisted the pastor in receiving
thirty members into the church. 5
The Athenian society assisted by
resident members will serve the
alumni banquet. 81 4
The junior class gave May break
fast to the seniors and faculty Satur-
day morning at the home OF Mrs.
jenkins, ssiss 81
Miss Eva Brazglton Of Monticello
spent Saturday in town. -
Ellsworth college and Lenox will
play ball here Wednesday, May 20.
The program for commencement
week will be as follows:
Friday, May 81, 1880 p. m. An
nual address before the literary So
cieties BY Rev. ]. F. Clokey, Dus
buQue. 81
Saturday, 1880, p. M. Recital Of
music and expression departments.
I Sunday, II a. m. Baccalaureate
sermon, President E. E. Reed.
800 p. m. Farewell meetings of
the Christian associations.
1890 p. N. Annual sermon before
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

Fl contractor who shall make said im-
NJ fprOvement shall guarantee that the
| pair for one year from the date OF
n 9frS acceptance by the city,. .. II
You are further notified that said res
Tor Its passage and adoption at a meet
rng't Of the city council to be held at
the council chamber on. the seventeenth
m,fat Which time ana an g place the ieoee own 4
|'ersr of property abutting on said i'm
'proyement and subject to, assessment
for the payment, thereof and any Others
(:tnteresteu may appear and make objec-
lttions toSs said proposed Improvement and
to the passage and adoption OF said res
tolution of necessity $500. gfi s.
,ssf NJ. F.. LIE ROY, Mayor.
At sS.4wks T. WILSON [15o Clerk Jerk:
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NOTICE 81 PROPOSED -aEsoLUT1oN

VI NGSGooll Il 49,. tSs25a
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing resolution of necessity Is ,propos
cd for adoption by the council Of TIL
City Of Manchester, Iowa: Ne
BE it Resolved by the City COun-#
cfl Of the City Of Manchester. Iowa:
THAT 1t Is deemed advisable and
necessary to- make Improvement on
New street from Union street north
to Clara avenue. in the City Of Man
chester. Iowa, by curbing and gut.
y tering said street. on each side
thereof. with Portland cement curb I
and, gutter. in accordance with plans 4
and Specifications furnished by the i
e city engineer and approved by the
city council OF the City OF Nanches
ter, Iowa. - NJ ~ s s. !.
1.-THE expense OF making said inn
\ provement to be assessed against
the property AUDITING thereon. In ac-
& cordance with the law governing the 1
same, except the cost and expense
Of that part thereof at the &intersec-5
ton of streets. highways, avenues, q
and alleys, and any deficiency. where
r. the special assessment shall not be s
sufficient to pay the prOporttonate Y
share OF any lot or parcel of ground
4 shall be paid from the city improve
1uent fund. as provided by law. Said
assessment against abutting PROPERTY
to be in proportion to the special
benefits conferred thereon. and the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29
NOTICE DISAPPOINTMENT OF Ex,
EcUToR. s%

State Of Iowa. Delaware County.-ss. n.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That
the undersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified us Executor Of. + G
Estate OF Celinda Harris. late sof D.. "a
ware county, deceased. All persons
Indebted to said Estate are requested to
Ing claims against the same will pre-
sent them. duly authenticated. to the
undersigned for allowance.
Dated May 10Th. 1912, H. +, ARNOLD Z
3ARLOLD & ARNOLD. 5. 3
Attorneys for Estate.
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ment orations by classfof 1912.
Address by Rev: George Ii Rob
inson, Phi. d. n. D. \. . X,
300 p. m. Base BALI alumni-stu
]lent game. M ,s3.i Il
4 3. m. Presidents reception. @
4s7:3O p. M. Graduation. Recital
music and expression.
S5 DELHI.
N Byron Holdridgey had business in
Cedar Rapids part Of last week.
j. w, Hartman was in Manchester
Thursday. FIJI 81 sSSs
Mrs Mary Perkins SIS visiting hel
son in Anamosa. II. 81 4 *
Mrs. Peter Jakelin and Mrs. How.
ar Angel were in Manchester on
Thursday.,# $=5s & &;
Roy Grommon arrived Friday morn o1
ing from youngstown, Colo, to sSS5 at
tend the funeral Of his sister, Mrs.
Charles Young. @ a ~, 3, IS ] & ]. g5 :
Mrs. H. c. Gustafson of Arlington
visited friends here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Keith~of Cas-
ca eavisited his parents recently.
Mrs Rnsh OF Chicago and Mrs.
Mary Doo-'ttle were guests last week
at F. b. jDDolittles s,
Mr.. and Mrs. s: F. Crabb were re
cent visitors with friends in Maquo,1
keta. 1s Isl: 5 ~.
Austin Brown OF Manchester had
charge OF the funeral of Mrs. Chas:
Young TAT this place.
Sunday, June 8. will be Odd Eel
lows Memorial Day.
Mrs. Gwen Bentz and daughter
Ethel and Miss Hazel Perkins re
turned from fneir school work H..
western Iowa Saturday.
Mrs. Charles iiusted OF Greeley wa;
an oy..: Sunday guest OF Mrs. Gee.
White. - 4 = Z
viii and George Young OF South
Dakota were here to attend the fun
GIdk WITS. SudS. OulG, )
r. NJ. Bondarant is on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Getsele Of Sand
Springs spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman.
Y Josie Mary Grommon was born at
salley's Ford, Delaware county. love-.
June IL, 1882. and died with tuber-
eulosis at the home Of her mother,
Mrs. G. M. Grommon, in Delhi on
May 49, 1912, being nearly 80 years.
Of age at the time Of her death She
was married to Charles Young r.,
ruary "a. 1904. She is survived by
her husband and three little chi.
dren Rufus, Dorothy and Ruby ano
BY ,her mother, Mrs. c. NJ. Grommon,
two sisters. Avis and Edna, and
three brothers Roy, Charlie and Clair
She was devoted wife and mother,
a Kind and loving daughter and sis.
ter and viii be sadly missed by her
loved ones and a large circle iolS'
friends. The funeral services were
held at the house on Friday after,
room conducted by Rev Thing. as
sisted BY Rev. Skinner and were
larselyfAttended. The floral offerings
We're many and beautiful. The many
friends of the family deeply sympa
tEze with them in their bereave
ment. &. +. X !,
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the Christian associations, Rev. Jas las,
Nv. Bean. IS. ~ n.
Monday, 800 ?. m. Missionary 81 AIRY
address. NJ IL
400 p. M. y. NJ. and Y. W, g,
a. reception,
1880 p. M Junior orations.
= Tuesday. 1880 Nutshell enter
tainment. 4.
Wednesday, 800 \ a. N: >RRoard
meeting. ( 3 n
800 p. m. Alumni business meet Get
ing. IA ISL "a :
1880 p. m. Alumni address, Rev.
Daniel Russell. Alumni banquet.
Thursday. 1890 a. m. Commence
ment oratfons by classfof 1912.
Address by Rev. George III Rob ).
inson, Phi. d. n D. 9.
200 p. m. Base ball alumni-stu-
lent game. j III ss5.
4p. M. Presidents reception.
4Fs7:3O p. M. Graduation. Recital,
music and expression MO- /.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
He Couldn't Remember.

An Irishman and a German had
agreed to fight to find out which was
the better man. The German said,
when one of us has had enough he
will say sufficient. Z" The Irishman
agreeing to this, they pealed their
coats and went to it.
They had been exchanging blows
for perhaps five minutes when the
German clinched and threw the Irish
man on the ground where he proceed
ed to maui him. Pat did his best to
stand up and finally did SO. overturn-
ing the German and then Dutchy got
his. Fritz stood it as long as pos
sible and then yelled Sufficient
"Begorra, said Pat, chats the word
I've been thrying to think of for the
last half hour
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25

time to county work. are commensur-
ately paid for their service, have no
other line of occupation or business,
and are men looked up to and respect
ed for their knowledge and exper-
fence in public affairs. The plan may
be made to do away with election of
the following Offices Sheriff, coun-
ty treasurer, auditor, recorder and
clerk, all of whom would be appoint
ed by the board. The plan simplifies
elections, is designed to put the busI-
ness of counties on a strictly bust
ness basis and is in some respects
similar to the commissions which have
resulted in business administration
of city affairs. 1t is to be represent
ative, however, and will not propose
doing away with the regularly elected
township representatives. To save ex-
penses 1t may be recommended that
the township trustee be made also the
township district school director, in
charge OF the schools in his township,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25

One of those big buffers went in
to a barber shop recently and got in
the chair;
Il want my hair cut and no talk"
said the 225-pound man.
The" commenced the man In
the apron.
mo talk, tell you!" shouted the
heavy man. Just plain haircut.
Start right away, now"
The man in the apron obeyed.
When he had finished the man rose
from the chair and looked at himself
in the glass.
Great Scott" he exclaimed. do
you call yourself barber?"
NO" said the man in the apron.
quietly "The barber is not in. I'm
the glazier from next door,. Spring
field Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25

That Capitalization be emphasized
and responsibility definitely fixed.
That the board of supervisors re-
lieve the several boards of trustees
throughout the county of all the work
connected with the public highways.
SO that all public funds expended up
on highways be economically spent by
some wise directing head.
That he shall select a competent
county engineer to plan all public
works, and In matters of public high
ways shall work in conjunction with
the Iowa state highway commission.
The draft of the proposed law that
is to accomplish these big changes, II
passed, is not yet made, but will be
Forthcoming inside of week or two
While there may be changes in de-
tails of the plan the general idea is
outlined as above.
The plan is based on the idea that
a county board should be made up OF
experienced na-u VINO devote all their
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
LAST PLAY OF The YEAR
Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch"
Coming to the Grand, Dec. 30.
PLAY FILLED WITH
WHOLESOME HUMOR.
Holiday Week Attraction at the Grand
Opera House Will Give
Matinee and Evening
Performances.

''Oh Lord, whatever happens, keep
me from gettin' sour" This is one
of the many optimistic and prayer
full expressions of that deer, cheerful
soul, Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch" who forms the central fig
ure of that quaint character play,
dramatized from the book of the same
name, which appears at the Grand
opera house on Monday, December
30th
Here is, indeed, an everyday gospel
of contentment, a rebuke for grumb-
lers and an inspiration to everyone
who is striving to exemplifyv, in his
own character and conduct, the true
American spirit of never say die"
And it is the cheerful Christian phil
osophy Of this bright-faced little wo-
man, who seeks sunshine always be-
hind the darkest cloud, which grips
the heart, challenges the admiration
and charms the audiences at every
point in this play Of humble Ken
tucky life. The flesh and blood por-
trayal of this unique but familiar
character and of her fellow dwellers
on the Cabbage Patch is perfect. In
fact, they are footlight incarnations
of those intensely interesting char
acters of fiction, which have won the
interest and admiration of readers
everywhere. The wholesome humor of
this play Is as braceful as it is pure,
besides being intensely funny. From
the moment the curtain rises on the
DOMESTIC scene at the Wiggs home
stead, otherwise tn eCabbage Patch,
with that bright, ch9ry, optimistic
woman ironing out the kinky curls
of one of her household cherubs, un-
til the return of Hiram Stubbings
from the enforced pilgrimage, and
the reconciliation of Mr.. and Mrs.
May, there Is not dull moment or
a tiresome situation, every incident
inevitably tending to attract the at
tention and stir the risibilities of the
audience. The play will be presented
here by the United Play Company on
Monday, Dec. 30th. Matinee and eve-
ming performances.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
CHANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
Proposed New Law Makes Upheaval
i'm Method of Conducting
County Affairs.

A new plan of government for coun-
ties is being formed and will be pre-
sented to the coming legislature. Sew
eral conferences have been held on
the matter, which was originally
broached by Henry E. Sampson, spec
ial counsel in the Office of Attorney
General Cosson. The proposed plan
is the outgrowth of special work and
study made by the attorneys for the
state incident to the CRAFTS discovered
in several Iowa counties and the pros
ecutions under the Cosson law.
Briefly this is the plan:
Fewer officials to do the county
business; more experts.
To reduce the board of supervisors
in every county to three members and
fix the salary of each at not less than
$4,000 per year.
To make the term four or six years
and have one supervisor elected ev-
cry two years.
That one member of the board shall
have charge of public works in the
county, including buildings and roads
and another shall have charge of fl
nances and accounting. and third
shall direct educational, health and
public safety matters.
That the member of the board who
is to have charge of public works
should be competent engineer; the
member who has charge of finances
should be competent accountant,
and the member in charge of educa-
ton, public health and public safety
should have educational qualifica-
tions. That the qualifications Of men
who may run for these offices are to
be fixed by law in the same manner
as the qualification of district judge
is fixed by law. No man can become
a district judge unless he is a law
yer of certain standing.
That the supervisors of each de-
partment shall be empowered to en-
ploy one competent and experienced
expert for the detail work of his de-
partment.
That all road work shall be done
the board and under the direction of
the supervisor in charge of public
works and along general plan to be
decided and approved by the state
highway comwission.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25
Value FARM Crops is Enormous.

Record crop reports of corn, spring
wheat, oats, barley, potatoes, rye, hay
and rice were harvested this year, ac-
cording to the final estimates of the
department of agriculture. They con-
firmed preliminary estimates, made
several months ago in almost every
instance. With total value of $3,-
911, ,449,000, the eleven principal
crops estimated has exceeded the
value of the same crops last year by
$50. 0.531, 900. :.
Corn, the greatest crop of all, went
almost two hundred million bushels
beyond the record crop grown in 1906
and surpassed the 1911 crop by $685.
26S,000 bushels. The value of the
crop, however, was less by $64,-
100000 than last year, the price per
bushel on Dec. l., being 4S.7 cents
this year against 61.S cents last year.
The total wheat crop was 10S,929,-
900 bushels greater than last year;
oats 100000 bushels greater; barley
63,5S4 900 bushels greater, rye g.
$4,000 bushels greater, buckwheat,
100000 bushels greater, flax seed
S,703,000 bushels greater. potatoes
12.91O,O00 bushels greater; hay IT,
775,O0O tons grseter, tobacco 57,7I6,-
600 pounds greater and rice. $780,
600 bushels greater.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25

In making up your packages for
deviate an inch or an ounce from the
maxim m weight and size limits.
Packages may not weigh more than
eleven pounds or be greater in size
than sevent--two inches in length
and girth combined. No matter how
slight the excess is in either size or
weight. they will not be accepted for
shipment. However, should a pack
I ge above the maximum size find its
; into the mails, it will be deliver
70 'ts destination and the added
chaM the overweight will be
collectQH hat point. q
Don'tS@ 0l the government by
including tSNn es of mail matter
in a parcels pos 'ge. If you do
and get caught a. will be re-
quired to pay at the. chest rate, un-
less by charging the parcels post rate
the government can collect more
money for transporting the package.
Liquor positively cannot be sent by
parcels post, and here are few more
things that cannot be transported un-
der the new regulations: Poisons (eX-
cept under certain conditions); pois-
onous animals or fowls, pistols or
parts thereof. and all materials hav-
ing an offensive odor. The latter does
not include onions if you have any
desire to send them through the
mails.
Here are few unusual things
that may be sent by parcels post:
Queen bees, live insects (not pois-
onous), dried reptiles, stuffed ami
mails, millinery, musical instruments,
butter, lard, fish and vegetables.
When intended for local delivery
eggs may be sent through the mails
when so packed in basket as to not
injure other mail matter When in
tended for outside shipment they
must be packed in a wooden, metal,
or paper container and each egg must
be wrapped in cotton or excelsior. !
They must be labeled Eggs"
The regulations provide for ship
ment of poisons from manufacturers
to licensed pharmacists or to phys
icians.
Perishable stuff, such as vegetables
also may be sent through the mails
but they are sent with the UNDER
standing that the postmaster may de-
stroy them if they spoil before deliv-
cry. Care should be taken in mail
ing perishable stuff, and the mailing
should be timed to insure the quick
est possible delivery. In all instan-
ces where fragile material is mailed
it must be carefully mailed and mark
ed Fragile" on the package.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-12-25

This would do away with an i'm
mense number of township district
and county officers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-03-02
UNCONSCIOUS GIRL
PUZZLES PHYSICIANS

ROCHESTER, Minn., March O.
Miss Sophia Karau, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Krau of this city,
has been in a comatose condition
since Monday afternoon, her condition
battling the physicians who are una
bic to discover the cause. Miss Ka-
rau complained of not feeling we'll or
a number of days, prior to her lapse
into unconsciousness, but no alarm
was felt and physicians were not con-
suited. She rallied once Tuesday
night for about an hour, at which
time she arranged her hair, only to
sink back into the state of coma.