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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-12-19
CHRISTMAS FIRE DANGER
CareIessness Increases Danger
to Life and Property.

The rapidly approaching Christmas
season brings grave fire hazards with
it. The dimsy materials used in
store decorations are of highly in
Aamable nature usually in close prox-
unity to kerosene, gas, acetylene,
electric and other lights. Electric
lights properly guarded are the
ideal light for decorative purposes.
but improper handling makes them a
decided fire menace. Electric bulbs
should never be wrapped with tissue
paper or cloth for colored effects, as
the heat from light of small calibre
will ignite if kept in contact with the
Wrappings for a short time.
The average Christmas tree offers
unusual opportunities for terrible
holocaust as the tree and trimmings
lighted with gaily colored candles is a
veritable death trap. Churches, halls
and school houses where public cele-
brations are held are usually packed
to suffocation and in many instances
the aisles and other means of exit are
filled with people. making escape al
most impossible, but in any event
imperiIing the lives of all who at
tend. 1t has been truly said:
Do not decorate Christmas trees
with paper, cotton or any other in
famable material. Use metallic tin
sci and other non.infamable decora-
ton only. and set the tree securely
so that the children in reaching for
things cannot tip it over.
Do not use cotton to represent
snow. If you must have snow use
abestos fiber
Do not permit children to light or
re-Iight the candles while parents are
not present.
They frequently set fire to their
clothing instead.
The tree itself will burn when
needles become dry.
Keep matches out of the reach of
children at the holiday time.
Candles are meant to be lighted
and if the children can get matches
they will experiment with them.
, GA House of Merriment is better
than a house of Mourning
The State Fire Marshal does not
wish to be understood as opposing the
proper celebration of the Christmas
season. The interest taken by the
public in it's observance is commend.
able, but every Christmas records
many fires costing hundreds of lives
and thousands of dollars worth of pro-
perty. which could have been saved
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-12-19
SANITY and the stork.


"But, daddy. is there really, truly
SantyY
well, l just guess yes-a regular
corker he is too"
rs he nice?"
'Ts he? Well. I should say so! Isn't
he, Mary?"
"Humph! Very nice. as Santas go,
but not very modest"
''Is he handsome, daddy%
"Oh, as handsome as a picture
sparkling eyes, fine forehead, beautiful
complexion-very handsome, isn't he,
MaryY'
Henry, it's perfectly dreadful the
way you deceive that child. You ought
to be ashamed of yourself. You're set
ting him a terrible example"
But daddy, where does he live
away off somewhereF'
"Oh, yes; very, very far"
away off where the stork lives?'
''The stork! Who's been telling you
about the storkW
''Mammy. Chicago Tribune.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-12-19

andria, Mrs. j. Campbell and son
Eddie of Howard Lake. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frances Richards, of Herman. Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Podratz. of Hoff-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Baumgartner. Mr..
and Mrs. PeTleberg, and son Otto of
Hoffman. Mr.. and Mrs. 7. W.
Fickes. Ed. McRoberts, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. McRoberts and Miss Lovina
Keim of Herman.
The Review joins with their many
friends in wishing them a long plea.
SAINT and prosperous life.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-12-19
Watches and Clocks

8 watch always makes good and usful pre-
az sent. have them at all prices Clocks also
Il make acceptable presents. Your friend probably
q needs one.
Hand Painted China
III The largest and most beautiful assortment of
"a hand painted plates dishes, cups and saucers.
and other articles. They are fine and the
2 low price will surprise you
Imported China
Is Visit our ''China room.' The room used for
an ice cream parlor in the summer time is now
resplendent with fine display of china. Fisu
peices from Is cents up.
E Sheet Music
A fine Christmas remembrance is a few
peices of sheet muisc have just put in very
large line. including all the latest pieces. Very
cheap. cents copy.
Sterling Goods
! have the largest line of sterling goods and
plated ware have ever carried 1t has always
been one of my most popular lines. as you can
get any thing you want here.
Souvenir Spoons
Send your friends out of town a souvenir
spoon. They are beautiful and we can show you
large number of designs. They don't cost much
and make fine presents
Chatting Dishes
Chatting dishes and the best improved alcohol
stoves. nice line of these useful and popular
household ajduncts. Don't fail to see them
Fountain Pens
Waterman's Ideal, Parker and Moore's nom
leakable fountain pens. They are good and have
them in both gentemens and ladies' sizes. They
make fine presents.
Music Instruments
Violins Guitars. Mandolins and Mouth or
gans. have hne assortment of good instru-
ments, violin strings and supplies You are in
vited to look them over.
Souvenir Plates
Plates with views of Morris make nice
remembrance for friend. / have just received
large order specially manufactured for me in
Prussia. Nothing so fine offered here before.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-12-19
Post Cards

Post Cards
Elegant line of Christmas and New Years
cards and Postal Card Albums. Remember your
friends with cards and preserve the cards your
receive in one of our albums. have Z, 600 views
of Morris imported from Germany.
Haviland China
Beautiful designs in stock, and you can buy
whole sets. parts of sets or pieces. Your wife,
mother, sister and sweetheart all appreciate
beautiful China.
Cut Glass
Our cut glass always the best to be had
l have larger assortment this season than ever
You can't make mistake if you decide on few
pieces of cut glass.
Bon Bons
Bon Bons in quarter. half and pound boxes
Made up especially for the holiday trade. 1t
would be sweet of you to send your friends few
of these.
Leather Goods
Here's where we shine. You don't know
what a nice line of pocket books, hand bags, etc.,
is until you have seen my display. You will enjoy
making selection here. Is per cent discount.
Owens Pottery
This is something new and decidedly artistic
piece or two will be just the thing for the lady
friend you couldn't think of present for. They
are worth looking at Is per cent discount.
Pocket Knives
Pocket knives and scissors. Dozens of diff
erent kinds. Can you imagine anything better
for presents than nice knife a pair of scs-
sors? would like to show them to you.
Cigars
/ have cigars of the best brands put up in
gift boxes of II, 25 and so. Put one or two down
your list of presents right now and save furth-
er worry.
Miscellaneous Goods
Then there is my line of pipes, post cards,
statuettes of famous composers, etc., rings and
silver novelties and hundred of things / haven't
space to name
Victor Talking Machines
Bring comfort, cheer and entertainment to
the home. Nothing brings the pleasure for the
money that Victor does to every member Of the
family. also have large assortment of Victor
and Columbia records
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-12-19
What Did He Mean

What Did He Mean?
Hewitt-Is Gruet out of danger yet?
Jewett-No; he still has the Doctor
New York Times.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1913-12-19

watch always makes good and usful pre-
sent. / have them at all prices. Clocks also
make acceptable presents. Your friend probably
ono
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
j MRS. ESTHER TUCKER.

Mrs. Esther Nash Tucker died at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. s.
II. Knox, Id Oneida, Iowa, Saturday,
June 81, 1913, after an illness last.
Ing nearly bne year, at the age or
76 years, 10 months and 10 days.
Esther Lowe Gerry was born in
Robbinston, Maine, August 2, 1886.
She was married at Robblnston. on
September q, 1853, to Amaziah
Nash and came west with her, hus-
band in 1867 and settled at Hopkins
ton, Iowa. To this union were born
seven children. four Of whom are
now living to mourn their loss:
George w. Nash OF Mexico, Missouri,
Everett c. Nash of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, Mrs. Alexander S. Wilson Of
Kodai Kanal. India, and Mrs. Samuel
L T. Knox of Oneida, Iowa. Mr.. Nash
died at Hopkinton on January 20,
1873, where Mrs. Nash remained
with her children until October 20,
1881, when she was married to Albert
C. Tucker and moved to Dubuque
county. In 1891 she moved to Cog
gon, Iowa, where she made her home
until, the death of her husband in
1906, after which time she lived
with her daughter at Oneida.
Esther Gerry united with the Con
gregational church when young
girl, transferring her membership
to the Presbyterian church upon
coming to Hopkinton. Upon moving
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
FRAT" WAR AT CORNELL

To enliven the commencement sea-
son at Cornell college at Mt. Vernon
last week war on college frater4
mites was instituted, which has been
creating no small amount Of comment
some faborable and some unfavorable
to the fraternities. AS result Of
the ruling Of the faculty seventy
two students, nine Of whom We're
seniors, have been suspended and
their diplomas withheld The Cedar
Rapids Gazette Of Saturday evening
contained the following, which viii,
be of interest to the many friends of
the college,
Seventy-two students at Cornell
college, including nine seniors who
were to have graduated last week,
have been suspended by the college
faculty because of their association
with fraternities, according to ad-
vice received from Mt. Vernon today.
The faculty made a proposition to
nine seniors to suspend sentence
if they would sign an agreement to
withdraw from the college frater-
mites, but the students refused.
The seventy-two students who We're
suspended incluIe members in both
it is understood that the students
made their names and their Connection
with the fraternities known to the
faculty in petition asking that the
fraternities be placed upon probat-
ion for a year. At the end of the
year, if it was found that the frater-
mites worked no harm they We're to
be allowed to exist in the open'
otherwise they we're to be dropped.
The faculty issued orders some
time ago that every student at the
college must withdraw from all frat.
ernity connections or be subject to
instant dismissal. Whether the fac
ulty knew that the fraternities were
still in existance is a question, but
they learned that such was the case,
and also secured the names Of the
members when the petition was pre-
|sented.
| So far as the undergraduates arr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
BOARD Elect
superintendent
Z. s. PORTS OF. NEW HAMPTON
ELECTED HEAD OF CITY
SCHOOLS.
MANY CHANGES IN TEACHING FORCE
Board Fills Positions Made Vacant
BY Numerous Resis.
nations.

& - a i r. 6 B s. Z Z =.
At a special meeting Of the board of
education of the independent School
district OF Manchester Saturday
night, Superintendent Fl. r. Ports of
New Hampton was unanimously elect.
ed to the position of superintendent
of the city schools at "a s!ary Of
$500. Since the position of super
intendent has been open the board
has had no less than seyenty-tive
applications from school men OF this
and other states. The board has
spent much time Unlocking over the
field thoroughly, but did not decide
upon any OF the applicants. About
a week ago Mr.. Ports was recon-,
mended to the board as. school
man who would meet the require
ments Of the local schools. Mr.. Ports
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25

to- Oneida she united with the
Methodist Episcopal church, there be.
ing no Presbyterian church there.
She was n daughter OF Judge Seth
Gerry and Mary Stetson Gerry OF
Robbinston, Maine, lineal descend
ant Of Elbridge Gerry, who was a
|signer Of the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence and vice president OF the
United States, cousin Of Salmon
Portland Chase, who was Chief JUS
;tice OF the United States, and a cou-
sin OF the evangelist singer, P. p.
BLISS. ssS .ss3 ss fyS3 3E 3
Funeral services were held Mon
day, June 23. at Oneida and also at
.HOpklnton where interment Was
made In the family burying lot in
the Hopkinton cemetery. Xxx l55
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
BUTTERMAkER IN.
JURED.

John Dawson, buttermaker at the
Delaware creamery, sustained painful
injuries in runaway accident near
Delaware last night. Mr.. Dawson and
a neighbor were out for an evenings
drive when they met an automobile.
The horse became unmanageab1e and
Mr. Dawson was thrown from the rig
striking a barb wire fence. He was
badly cut and bruised. While his
injuries are not considered serious
the accident will lay him up for
some time. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
A SANE FOURTH.

Mayor F. E. Richardson requests
the Democrat to announce that shoot
ing with firearms Of every kind and
description, and the firing Of the
usual Fourth of July fireworks, with
in the. city limits is to be prohibit
ed this year. Mayor Richardson de-
clares that It is a method OF cele-.
orating the national holiday. which
has become unpopular. and that the
risk to life and limb was too great
to warrant the old reckless manner
Of celebrating the Fourth by allow.
ing boys of tender age to keep up
bombardment during the week Of
the Fourth. The mayor has author
lied the marshall and night watch
to see that this order is strictly en-
forced, f<l Y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
LoosEs HAND In TRACTION EN-.
Wa =5 CINE 4S Ss&;F

Chas. Bagsby OF near Thorpe met
with a deplorable accident Monday
afternoon while operating trac-
ton engine on the highway south OF
Earlville. Mr.. Bagsby had left the
engine near Earlville last fall after
he had finished threshing and corn
shrddelng and was going to take
the machine to his farm near Thorpe.
1t appears that there was something
wrong about the heavy machine. and
in an effort to find out the difficult
ty Mr.. Bagsby leaned out over the
large wheels. when he lost his bal
ance as the front wheel of the tractor
struck rock in the road. In his
effort to save himself from falling
off the large machine, his right
hand was caught in the large gear
wheel, and the bones Of the entire
hand and wrist crushed. He was
brought to Parkview hospital where
the mangled member was amputat-
ed above the wrist. The accident
is most deplorable one, Gripping
for life. young man, just starting
out in life for himself. !,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
GEQ.W. KEITH.

Geo. w. Keith, father Of Mrs
John Prowse OF this city, passed
away 1t his home in Thorpe Fri.
day evening, June 20, 1913. FOL
lowing an illness of several weeks.
4 Funeral services were held at the NJ.
E. church at Thorpe, Sunday after
noon at one O'Clock, and were held
under the auspices of the Manches.
ter II. o. o. F.. lodge, members OF
that order attending the service IN
I body. Rev. G.. X. Hudson, pastor
OF the Methodist church Of this city,
sofficiated at the services. Inter,
ment was made in Oakland Gene
terry. "
81. Mr.. Keith was born In Noble
county, Ohio, April 20, 1889. When
boy nine years Of age he came
west and located at; Dubuque. Here
the family resided for about one
year. when they came to Delaware
county, settling in Hazel Green
township. Here he resided for
some time. During the last five
years he resided in the village OF
Thorpe. Prior to taking up his res
idence in Thorpe he owned and op-
Grated a farm near Thorpe.
Mr.. Keith was united in marriage
/, with Miss Sarah Vosburg of Hazel
I Green, this county, In 1851. Tc
this union were born four daughters,
Mrs. Effie Cross Of Edgewood, Iowa;
Mrs. Emma Wandal 1 deceased OF
Edgewood, Iowa; Mrs. Eva Bradley Of
Thorpe, and Mrs. John Prowse OF
! this city. He leaves to mourn his
death the aged widow. and the three
daughters named, and two brothers,
IT. e, Keith Of Chicago and S. F.
Keith Of Denver, Colorado, Mr..
Keith united with the, Christian
church nearly forty years ago.
Mr.. Keith was a man widely known
for his sterling worth and upright
character. BY his kindly disposition
AMI honest dealings with his neigh
bors an: friends he won the esteem
4 and high regard Of all who knew
him. f
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
ICE CREAM SOCIAL.

The ladies of the North Manches-
ter Ladies' Aid society will hold an
Ice cream social Friday evening on
Mr.. Haebel's lawn, directly north of
Joe Davis and opposite the fair
grounds. The ladies have Just pur-
chased new linoleum for the church,
and ask, the public to give them a
liberal patronage. Ice cream and
cake, 10 cents. Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
THORPE.

The Dunbar quartet win be at
Chautauqua this year and carries ov-
er two hundred hand bells which
ce1 ia;nly produce wonderful harmon
les that will be sure to delight the
people. sf
Miss Anna Humble of Manchester
was an over Sunday visitor at the
home of her uncle, Frank Brewster.
Mrs. Niles Bradley was called home
by the death Of her father, George
Keith, which occurred at his home
here Friday evening. The funeral
was held In the M. E. church and
interment was made in Oakland
cemetery at Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Geo. Guthornson, age "a, and Verga
A. Davis, age 49,
Paul Alters. age 20. and Irene Car
roll, age 1S, ,s
w. G. Wulkow, age %. and Ger
trude Nieman, age 81. s q s$s
John H. Meyer, age %, and Ella
iaude Wheeler, age 81. .
James Christianson. age 80, and
Emma Duscheng, age 81.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
Death SUMMONS I
YOUNG \ ! ! WOMAN ! | | |
h MISS WANDA HAMBLlN PASSES
AWAY AT FAMILY HOME
THURSDAY. 5s5
DEATH 1 OF GEORGE il Q RI v. KEITH lII||'
& Funeral Service Held Sunday After
noon. lnterment Made In !
;Ss Oakland Cemetery.

Miss, Wanda Hamblin, daughter 9
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Hamblin Of thi
city. passed away at the home OF he
parents on Thursday morning, Jun
l9. 1913. following an illness OF te'
weeks. sFuneral services We're hel
from the family home Saturday o.
81 ternoon. Rev. w. II. N Ensign con or
ducting the service. Interment wa
made in Oakland cemetery. Ear
Le Clere, Harold Pride. Arlie Smith III.
Il Warren Bissell. Clarence Brown ant
Henry Pierce acted as casket bearers
and eight OF her intimate girl schooi t'e
mates acted as honorary bearers
They were Ruth Fischer, Berths
Wells, Ada Richardson, v, Ellen .Hazel a'14
rigg. Elma Dutton, Laura Brown ''ll
4 Blanche Jones and Maud Ryan
II Floral contributions from friends an
L naighbors and from her class mates 'al,t
were beautiful and profuse.
Wanda Hamblin was born IN M N J, Z Z
\ township, this county, May 81; 1874
and spent all OF her life in l1l: TINS
4 county. She came to this city Jan.
nary 16, 1912, 5sat the time that her
parents removed from Milo town
I ship to their present home in the
\ northeast part OF this city. Whlle
yet a resident OF Milo township MISS
4 SHamblin attend the public schools of
this city and during the short time
that she resided In Manchester she
was q student in the High schoool.
During the winter she suffered an at.
4 tack Of measles, the effects Of which
left her in a greatly weakened con.
dition. Following the attack o.
measles, and rheumatism, she fels
prey ito heart disease, which cuis
minated in her death. 5ssi
The death OF this young woman
brings sorrow unspeakable to a fam.
lily circle where love for each mem
Der OF the household relgned su-
preme. During the weeks OF her ~,
ness all that devoted parents ant
brothers and sisters could DO was
done to alleviate her suffering.
q During all OF her sufferings she
never was known to complain. Real
sizing that her, days were few, she
was prepared for the change that
was so soon to take place; and tht
anticipation OF 4 a release from sui,
fering was to her weary mind a bless.
ed thought. 5la
5sS A 4 few years ago she united with
the Golden Prairie Congregations!
church, and since coming to Man
chester, she affiliated with the Pres
!bytreian church. Her CON panionable
sdfspos ftion and genuine y Christian
character end cared her u all With.
whom she came in contact Her R /
teachers and class mates found in heil
a true friend 5 2.S !z
8 She leaves to mourn her death her
grief stricken parents. and two sis
ters, Hazel and Esther, and three
brothers, Warren, Nelson and Gil
bert. s5S5s 4,
TO the sorrowing members Of her,
family is extended the sincere SYM
pathy Of this community.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
REMOVES 70 IOWA CITY.

Mrs. w. L.. Adams is moving her
household goods to Iowa City this
week. Mrs. Adams will make hsr
home in the university city while
her son. Ben Adams. will pursue a
medical course at the state uniyer
sity., Her many Manchester friends
regret to have her leave Manchester,
but trust that she will decide to re-
turn to this city after her son COM
pletes his medical course
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
cHAUTAuouA BEGINS NEXT
WEEK. j.5s
NEXT

The 1913 Chautauqua assembly be-
gins next week Thursday, July 3.
Those who have not secured their
season tickets are reminded that the
numbe.' OF tickets which the local
committee agreed to sell is seven
hundred instead of nine hundred, as
heretofore. These seven hundred
tickets will soon be sold and after
that all season tickets win be $3.50.
The guarantors of the Chautauqua
have requested The Democrat to call
attention to this fact. As soon as
the ChautauQua people arrive in
Manchester all tickets will be $3.50
for the session.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
DELAWARE PosToFFlcE.
Civil Service Examination July 12j
for Postmaster.

Civil Service Examination July 12
for Postma aster.{ Nj;
The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on Sat
urday, July IL. 1913, an examination
will be held at Manchester, Iowa,
as result of which it Is expected to
make certification to fill con-
templated vacancy in the position Of
fourth class postmaster at Delaware,
Iowa, and other vacancies as they
may occur at that office, unless it
shall be- decided in the interests Of
the service to fill the vacancy by re-
instatement. The compensation OF
the postmaster at this office was
$423 for the last fiscal year.
Age limit 81 years and over on
the date OF the examination.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the post office
for which the examination Is an
nounced.
The examination is open to all
citizens OF the United States who
can comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full infor-
nation concerning the requirements
Of the examination can be secured
from the postmaster at Delaware
and the local secretary at Manches-
ter, or from the U. S. Civil Ser
vice Commission, Washington. D. C.
Applications should be porperly
executed and filed with the, Com
mission at Washington at least Z
days before the date Of the examin-
alton. otherwise it may be imprac-
ticable to examine the applicants.
U. S. Civil Service Commission.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
NOTICE. OF APPOINTMENT {
ADMINISTRATOR.

State Of Iowa. Delaware County, So.
Notice Is hereby given, That the
undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as administrator Of the
estate of Harry Cuyler Saunders. late
estate of Harry Cuyler Saunder. late
of Delaware county. Iowa, deceased.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment, and those having claims
against the same will present them,
duly authenticated, to the undersign-
ed for allowance.
! Dated June 25th. 1918.
26wS. NJ. F. LIE ROY.
Administrator.