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The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12

POSITION WANTED-A young
lady wants position as stenographer.
Can give best of references. Add.
r. r. care Bulletin. So 1t
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12
s.sAnvERTISEMENT.
Dwellings, For Rent.

FOR RENTS room dwelling No.
40 Sixth street. Inquire 2lS Sixth
street. 4-i7-tt
FOR RENT 240s Elm streets
modern eight room house. with
every convenience and in most de-
siraBie neighborhood. Apply Can
dee Insurance Agency. IT,
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12

Bronson Some day We shall be
conversiEg with the inhabitants OF
Mars.
Woodson--I hope not. The tele-
phone tolls for conversation within
the narrow limits OF this earth are big
enough to make one shudder at the
thought.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12

4 WANTED Situation as house
keeper In hotel or private family.
No objection to leaving the city.
M. r. The Bulletin. 1w
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12
Esey.

A New Yorker had occasion to
'phone from one suburb to another
while visiting In western city, Upon
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12
NIbble a. II

YOU may enjoy your corn on cob,
But let discretion guide your course.
Be dainty with the eatins JOB,
And don't approach It ike a horse.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12
LADIEsIlI
NJ. ]. HowLEY.

HAPPY HOME MATERNITY"
for private and coninsmsn Forty experience;
teiaLls; adoption In nice homes como beose.time
you wish Call Or write either Or. Tuser or Florence
Hyatt Pneiaan. 81. Louis Co.. No. STRICTLY
ethical.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12
ON COINS WANTED

ss$--We pay CASH premiums or
hundreds OF Old Coins. Keep al
money dated before 1895. and sen,
TEN cents ut once for our New u
Illustrated Coin Value Book. AIT. II
may mean YOUR fortune. Clarke 4
Co.. Coin Dealers. Dept. 80, LIE Roy,
N. Y.--Advt. 2-6-1yf
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12

FOR RlNT-Nicely furnished
room with all cohveniences. 32S
Seventh street. Bell 81. til At
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12
SOLICITORS WANTED.

Solicitors both sexes, to sell non
alcohoi iasorings and toilet ar.
ficles Salary or commission Manu-
facturers' Distributing Agency. s
Louis, Mo- RIA y
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12

WANTFD-Man for stock keep
ing. Experience not necessary. In
qnire at J. II. Kress e. Co. 5-1o 1t
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12
TELEPHONE YOUR WANT ADS
BOTH PHONES 90
ADVERTISEMENT.

FOR SALE Household Goods
Apply 40i walnut street 5S7t
FOR SALE OR RENT--lIotel
building In Golden, III, on easy
terms. % rooms: handily located,
steam heat. Wm. S. Lence. Anna.
Ill 5-s-5t
FOR SALE CHEAP--Soiid ma
hogany folding bed. Cali at Bulle-
tin office. Sill st
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12

WANTED-A position by an ex-
perieneed stenographer. References
furnished Cal 577-W Home phone.
I'd 5-66 1t
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-05-12
Did He I'm It?

Did He FIJI It?
what caused the GOODNESS between
you and that young doctor? Thought
YOU were engaged"
His writing is rather illegible. He
sent me note calling for 10000
kisses"
"Well?"
II thought 1t war a prescription and
took 1t to the druggist to be filled"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
TIMOTHY II SULLIVAN. 8

After an illness OF several weeks
duration, Timothy Sullivan, we'll
known former resident Of Delaware
county, passed away in st. Joseph's s
hospital at Sioux City on Thursday.
Mr.. Sullivan was born at Cascad(
Iowa, April II, 1854, and most Of his
life was spent on a farm, devoting
much Of his time to stock shipping.
About seven year ago. Mr.. Sullivan,
with his family, moved to Sioux City,
where he engaged in the commiss sion
trade at the stock yards, and at the
time Of his death was a salesman for
one OF the Sioux City commission
houses. His marriage with Miss Ella
Hennessey occurred at Castle Grove,
twenty-seven years ago. After their
marriage Mr.. and Mrs; Sullivan re-
moved to Akron, Iowa, where he was
engaged in live stock shipping for
seventeen years.
Funeral services were conducted at
St. Johns Catholic church in Sloax
City Saturday morning, following
which the remains were brought to
the home Of his nephew, Dan Sullivan
east OF Ryan. Brief services were
held at the grave in the Cattle Grove
cemetery Monday forenoon.
He leaves to mourn. his death. his
wife, who is a sister of Sheriff NJ. 2.
Hennessey and Mr.. D. F. Hennessey
Of this city; and one daughter, Mrs.
Kate Muth, OF Akron, Iowa.,
Mr.. Sullivan was man held In
high regard by his business assoc1-
ates, and to whom his death Is a
source of profound sorrow.
The Democrat, in common with his
many friends in Delaware county. ex-
tends to the bereaved family sincerest
sympathy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
SELLS LOCAL THEATRE.

/. A. T.. Prescott, who has conducted
the popular motion picture theateI
on Franklin street during the past
year. has sold his equipment to
Cihula brothers Of Cedar Rapids, the
deal being made on Thursday morn
ing. Mr.. Prescott win give pos.
session on Monday, February "a
Charies Cihula, one of the brothers
who will assist In the management Of
the theater in the future, spent a
greater part OF the summer in Mali
chester, being employed on the new
High school bullying. The young men
come highly recommended and will
no doubt be accorded the same liber-
al patronage which Mr.. Prescott has
enjoyed since taking possession Of
the local amusement place. Mr. Pres
colt has spared no efforts and ex-
pense in giving the people Of this Vi
cinity the best in the motion picture
line. BY supplying clean and whole
some entertainment he has built up
a substantial business in this city. He
has a number Of flattering PROPOSE
tons open to him, but has not defi-
1itely decided upon location.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
>TH OF PETER MURRAY.

'Fst III ray, WuO&1 VII d ldT6t
farm. by himself and brother
John, O., mile east of Ryan, diet
at Mercys Il, Cedar Rapids, or
last Friday aing at O'Clock. Mr.
Murray was accidently hurt in No
yeIber while working on new
house. which they intended to move
into this spring, and retire from labor
ious work. DR.. Donnelly and Dr.
Donovan of Iowa City at first seem
ed to be quite encouraged as to his
condition and later advised the f2mi-
ly to bring him to Mercy hospital,
Cedar Rapids, where he would have
expert nurses to take care 6f him.
He died as above stated. At his
bedside were the good Sisters Of MeI-
cy, his aged mother, his brother, John
and his three sisters, Fannie, Mary
and Mrs. Fraulein Of Cedar Rapids;
also Mrs. John Sheppard, personal
friend and neighbor. of the family.
The Eemains of this young man
were brought from Cedar Rapids to
his home Saturday On Monday the
funeral was held from the home,
thence to the Catholic church here
IN Ryan, where ReQuiam High Mass
was celebrated by Father Malloy. as
sisted by Father O'Donnell Of Monti
and Father McGee Of the monastery,
/ cousin Of the deceased.
The pail bearers were Messrs,
0'Brien. Dolphin, Driscol, Ryan and
Mulligan.
.Interment took place In the Ryan
cemetery south of town. XN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
THOMAS coNNELLY.

Thomas Connolly, well known II
the northern part OF Delaware coun'
Ety, came to tragic death on the
farm OF his sister, Mrs. J. d. Funk,
one mile south OF Edgewood on Mon.
day morning, February II, 1913,
through the accidental discharge Of a
single barrel shot gun.
1t appears that Mr.. Connolly went
into the barnyard to kill a chicken.
On his way from the house to the
barn he stepped inside small Well
hous 9. Y Members OF the Funk family
heard the report Of the gun, and up
on investigation found the man lying
on the floor, dead. The charge OF
shot had entered the left side OF the
mans head, death resulting instan-
taneously. Coroner Douglass OF Earl.
vile was called to the scene of the
tragedy. After thorough inyesuga-
ton, Coroner Douglass and the man s
immediate relatives became convinc-
ed that he came to his death through
the accidental discharge of the shot
gun; and no inquest was held.
MIR. Connolly had been spending the
greater part OF the winter with ms
aged mother and brother at Elkport
UuL CAME W tuc uoAAo " MO
Mrs. Funk, on Sunday. He had been
enjoying the best of health, and was
in good spirits.
Mr.. Connolly was about 40 years
OF age, and was a painter by trade.
He is survived by three children-one
daughter, who resides at Galesburg,
Illinois, one son at Elkport, and
son in Montana He also leaves to
mourn his tragic death, his aged motn'
er. Mrs. Michael Connolly of Elk
port; and four sisters and two broth
ers-Mrs. Patrick Phalen of Elkport'
Mrs. r. Haynes OF Cedar Rapids, Mrs
Mary Branner Of Denver, Colorado;
and Patrick and Peter Connolly OF
Export, his wife having died some
years ago. Mr.. Connolly was a brotn-
er-in-laR of w. S. Logan OF this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
EoR. cHARlrY,s SAKE

In this age of benevolent action
the philanthropist finds many avenue!
through which his kindness may be
made effective.
The ladies of the City Charity Cir
Gle deem 1t a privilege to engage in
the praise-worthy enterprise Of look
ing into the welfare OF the towr
poor.
Their Master prescribed for both
soul and body; & His mission seemed
peculiarly to the poor, and among
that class the City Charity Circle la
bors
The manager of the Lyric Theater
has kindly consented to put on a play
next Friday evening, February 2lst,
under the auspices Of the. City Chari-
ty Circle for the purpose of replen-
ishing their funds, and will give the
very best he has for the cause, the
proceeds to be used to help the poor
and needy of the city, and in no
hands are funds for the relief Of the
poor SO appropriately and beneficially
expended as By the ladies of this So
ciety, who control them.
Charity should begin at home, so We
hope all will attend this entertain
ment, and do not forget the date,
Friday of this week, February 21st.
Ida NJ. ELDER,
Press Correspondent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19

"A. D. Holbrook was business
visitor in Waterloo Monday.
Editor w. s. Beels Of Hopkintor
was in Manchester on business last
Saturday.
$. B. Shilling Of Chicago was q
visitor in Manchester a short dme
last week.
.-Ex-supervisor S. P. Carter of Hop
kinton was a business visitor in Nam
chest ter Wednesday.
Miss Lucille Railsback of Clinton
was guest of her sister, Mrs. P. H
Strickland part of last week.
Mrs. Charles Graham of Epworth
was guest of her daughter, Mrs.
w. S. Logan, few days the past
week.
Mrs. P. Kelley, who was called
here by the death of Timothy Sulli-
van, left for her home at Fonda, Iowa,
Wednesday morning.
Forrest Jones and Glen Strick-
land, students at the Cedar Rapids
Business college, spent Saturday and
Sunday at their home in this city.
Frank l.. Clark, who lives a short
distance south of Manchester, return
ed Wednesday afternoon from pleas
ant visit/with relatives and friends in
Minneapolis.
: Robert and John Barr shipped
two car loads of cattle and one of
hogs to the Chicago market yesterday
afternoon. The stock was all their
own raising.
y Bert Matthews of Danbury, Tex
as, has been the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Matthews sr. Mrs.
Matthews has been visiting in Man.
chester for several weeks.
Theodore S. Bandy of Dundee
and Miss Emma Walker of Prairie
burg were united in marriage at the
Presbyterian manse this forenoon
These young people will go to house
keeping on a farm near Dundee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
REMOVE TO RYAN.

On Tuesday, February IL, the many
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. William Nc
Cusker, who are soon to leave >the
Barryville community to take up
them them a nNe farewell re RECEPTION. @ More than
fifty friends, with well filled baskets,
enjoyed the hospitality of the McC,ls-
ker home. They left with Mr.. and
of the pleasant evening, a beautiful
dining table, Mr.. and Mrs. McCus-
ker desire to express their apprecia-
tion for this kind remembrance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
MICHAEL n. BURNS.

Nfichaei X. burns, son OF Mrs. Mary
Burns of this city, passed away In
hospital at Faribault, Minnesota, or
Saturday, February Is, 1913, his
eea,h being caused by injuries he
sustaine while accompanying cal
load Of imported horses from the
Holbert stables to Canada. While
the freight tram was making a stop
at Medford, Minnesota, Mr.. Burns
left the caDoose to look after the
horses in his charge. After attending
to the animals he boarded the ca
6oose before the train. started. The
supposition is that he stood on the
platform when the train started. and
that he lost his balance and fell to
the ground between the cars. The
injured man was hurried to the hos
pital at Faribault, where surgeons
dressed his wounds. 1t is thought
that he sustained internal injuries, in
addition to other severe injuries to
his limbs and head.
Mr.. Burns was born in Clayton
county, near Littleport, July Y, 1876.
Nearly all OF his life was spent in
Clayton county and in the vicinity Of
Greeley, where the family resided for
He was in the employ
OF the Greeley Horse Importing COM
pany for many years. and was one OF
MIR. Holbert's most reliable and trust
worthy young men.
1 DR.. T. J. Burns, upon receipt OF
the sad intelligence, went to Fari-
bault, and brought the remains TO
Funeral services were held
from the Catholic church at Greeley
On Monday forenoon, and interment
made IN the cemetery near that city.
Mr.. Burns Is survived by his moth. !
er, Mrs. Mary Burns; two sisters
Mrs. John Beohm Of Greeley and Mrs
Roy Atkinson, Of Manchester; and
three brothers-Dr. T.. j.. Burns and
lanes Burns, OF this city, and John
Burns az Hopkinton.
iErlsnds Of the family in this city
them heartfelt sympathy In
his hour OF deep affliction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
MAY FORM SHIPPING AssociA.
Il; t TION t% ESsF89 ~ ft

Every farmer, stockraiseri and grain
producer Of this locality is urged to
attend a meeting in the court room
in this city on Saturday afternoon,
February %, at 300, to express their
opinion on the question aud adyis-
ability OF organizing a Cooperative
Shippers association F. H. Munson
and Grant Brayton, two OF Delaware
county's progressive farmers and land
owners. have been discussing the pro-
posed organization with many OF the
leading farmers and business men in
this section. most of whom are N
hearty sympathy with the project.
The principal business of this organ
ization will be to look after the inter
ests Of shippers Of live stock and
grain. Messrs- Munson and Brayton
are very anxious to have every ship
per and stock raiser attend this meet
Ing on Saturday, and express his
opinion on this project.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
scoNGREGArIoNAL CHURCH

The usual services will be held on
next Sunday. The sermon topic for
the morning service will be the
Minimum OF Faith In the evening
the pastor viii! speak on Witness
ing for the TRUTH
The. choir and orgapist of the
church have prepared the following
musical program for the morning and
evening services:
Morning.
Prelude-Concert Overture +. .Faulkes
Offertory-Pastorale from Sonata.
:. ;. ..Gulnaht
Soprano Solo-"There is a Green
Hill Far Away. .. -. Gounod
Miss Kerr.
Anthem-''In the Cross Of Christ ]
Glory. q .g.. Dressler
Postlude Fuga. D minor. Bach
Evening.
Prelude-Improvisa alton Hall
Offertory-Antilene. {. Rogers
Soprano SoIo--s.O O. Savior, Hear ;aie ,,,si!ss
s. Dudley Buck
Miss Kerr.
Anthem-"The Great Day Of the
Lord is Near. Martin
Postlude-Selected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
NO oRDERs,FoR LOCAL SOLDIERS

NO ORDERScFOR LOCAL SOLDIERS
Members of Co. d, Iowa National
Guard, OF this city. have taken keen
interest in the serious disturbances
on the Mexican border. II associated
press reports are to be believed, the
situation is growing more serious
each day. 1t is reported that no
American soldiers will be sent across
the border, unless it becomes abso-
lutely necessary. II it should become
necessary to send soldiers into Mexi-
can territory to protect American in
terests, it is quite probable that the
SD regiment will be among the first
to be called into service. Up to the
present writing Capt H. G. utley OF
the local company, has received no
official notice to have the malitia-
men In readiness for immediate de-
parture,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19

Miss Josephine Thorpe returned
| to her school duties at the Cedar Raj
! ids Business college ON Monday morn
ing.
Rev. r. C. Keagy of the Method
ist Episcopal church of Dunkerton, Is
a guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
c.. w. Keagy.
The Epworth League Of Sand
| Creek will hold basket social al
! the home of P. Kennon Friday even
ing, February q.
Charles Hruby, who is connected
with the bureau Of fisheries in Wash
ington, has been the guest of rela
tives in Manchester for several days.
Mrs. Edwin Cobb returned tt
Marshalltown on Monday afternoon
after having spent a few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a.. ID
Brown.
Deputy Auditor and Mrs. Charles
Rizer, who live west of this city,
have been spending anxious. hours at
the bedside OF their little daughter
who has been critically i'll with pneu-
mOnia.
MIR. and Mrs. George Miller, who
recently came here from Oregon
have rented rooms in the Brown build
ing, over the Lyric theatre, and have
gone to housekeeping. Mr.. Miller has
accepted position In the offices OF
the Dairy City Creamery company.
Patrons ott the Manch ester Coop
erative CreamAry company are re-
minded to call for their monthly pay
checks at the bank on Friday of this
week. This change is m ade because
of the legal hington's
birthday-when all the banks of the
city will be closed.
Extensive Improvements are be
ing planned by the office rs of the 10
ca' Methodist church. According tc
be installed in place OF the old style
chairs. a hard wood floor is also an
improvement contemplate
Assistant, Postmaster, August n
Muehe of Dyers vile spent Sunday IN
Manchester, and while here interview
ed Assistant Postmaster f. B. Dun
ham. We understand that the chief
topic Of the conversation was thelI
prospect of holding theb: jobs aftel
March 4th.
McCusker sustained pain,
ful injuries to his head and spine. in
fall from load OF straw Mr.. NC
CuSker had started 70 unload a load
of straw at one of the sta bles on the
fair grounds the first of tie week. He
lost his balance and fell to the, froz-
EN- ground, alighting on his, head. For
tunately no bones were broken.
His Manchester friends will be
interested in learning that Clarence
Dittmer, son Of DR.. and Mrs. H. A
Dittmer of this city, has accepted an
excellent position on the State Jour
nal, a daily publication at Columbus,
Ohio. Mr.. Dittmer is at Oberlin,
Ohio, today, visiting with his sister,
Miss Margaret Dfttmer, wis, attends
the college at that place.
Mrs. George W. Self. wife of
Rev. Mr.. SeIf,- pastor of the Method
ist Episcopal church of EpWorth,
passed away at her. home in EpWorth
Monday morning. Mrs Self h had. been
in poor health for some TIME. She
had just recently returned FROM the
Methodist hospital at Des Moines,
and was; apparently regaining her
health. She is survived by her hus-
band and three daughters and one
son. Funeral will be conducted from
The Methodist Episcopal church at
Epworth on Thursday afternoon at
200 O'Clock. Dr. A. NJ. Billlngsley,
district superinte ndent of the Du-
buque district, viii con duct the ser
ices. aS ,.3a33s Z
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
FIREMEN RECOMMEND OFFICERS

= III c"cN 0cAO" W CNO VI TIS N =
At the annual meeting OF the Man
chester Fire department held Tuesday
evening, the following members We're
selected as officers: Chief, Fred Dew
ey; first assistant. E. w. Williams; !;
second assistant, Burton Clark. w.
w. Matthews was reelected secretary
and treasurer of the local departm ent.
After the approval by the council,
the chief and assistants will be in
stalled at the regular April meeting.
During the year the local department
responded to eleven calls. The work
of Chief F. B. Blair and his men
reflects great credit upon the yolun-
teer fire department. In nearly every
instance fires were extinghshed be-
fore making much headway.
During the year that Mr.. Blair
was at the head OF the local depart
ment, he displayed marked ability In
the management of the department.
Mr.. Blair found 1t impossible to ac-
cept the office OF chief. his time be-
ing occupied with his law work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
W. = sM,rrLEsApT HoNoREp.

w. E. Mittlestadt. buttermaker for
the Manchester Cooperative Cream
cry company, and who has been the
treasurer of the State Buttermaker's
association during the past year, was
last week reelected to the same Of
flee. The buttermakers OF Iowa held
the annual meeting in Cedar Rapids
last week, the meeting being largely
attended. The officers elected at last
weeks convention are as follows:
President, c.. N. Hart, of Plymouth;
vice president, L. P. Anderson, Of
Algona; secretary, J. J. Drummer, Of
Strawberry Point; treasurer, w. e.
Mittlestadt, of Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19

Edward Hennessey OF pnbuQnS
left for his home Wednesday usolo olnG
a OF his brother-in-law Timothy 6sps
livan Is ~ SSfS &
Mrs Timothy Sullivan, who Ae,
companied the remains OF her hua'
band to Ryan earlier in the w0eka
left for her home in Sioux City on
Wednesday morning.
Mike Gleason and Mr.. Spear q
Sioux City, who came here to attend
the funeral of the late Timothy 6uls
livan, left for their home Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Spear was associated
with. Mr.. Sullivan In the commi6aSoIi
business for years. JSss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
J. 4 QUESTIONABLE PRACTICE.

Some newspapers follow the prac-
tice Of going to the court house and
procuring for publication the contents
OF wills offered for probate soon
following the reading OF the same by
relatives of persons recently deceased
Whatever the desire or policy of a
newspaper man may betin striving to
get news OF an unusual or sensational
nature this should be discouraged
While public records are puolic prop
erty the right to proclaim. in public
print an instrument as. the will of
any person before it is SO found to
be by the court may web be question
ed. #
The customs of civilized communi-
ties and the courtesy and regard for
the feelings Of others are usually snf-
ficient to guard the private affairs
II the people in general.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-19
PIONEER BUSINESS man.
ANSWERS SUMMONS.
"A. D. WORK .sUccUMRS .TO LINZ
GERiNG ILLNESS AT HOME =
IN THIS CITY,. ,$
L. Z. BURNS DIES FROM INJURIES
Thos, cenneIIy Leses Life ty Acct.
dental Discharge Of Shot
. Gun.
A. 3. WORK.

AS we go to press this afternoon,
The Democrat learns OF the death Of
Mr.. "A. D. Work. a well-known resi-
dent and former bysines man OF this
city. Mr.. Work has been critically
Ill for many weeks. AT this writing
the funeral arrangements have as
yet not been definitely decided upon.