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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
A moment afterward TAFT came ny

A moment afterward TAFT came ny
to him.
We're mighty glad to see you back
again, Baldwin," he said. mir. Brans-
forth said you were to go into his
private Office the moment you came
in"
Howard looked up at TAFT. and sud.
denly the absurdlty OF his presence
there struck home to him. He was
appalled,. He could only stare stupid
ly at TAFT. He did not know what to
say.
TAFT, mistaking his embarrassment
for shyness, took him playfully by the
arm and led him across the room TO
the glass door of Mr. Bransforths of.
fee. He ushered him inside and dis
appeared. Mr., Bransforth looked up
and, rising from his chair, gripped the
young man warmly by tho hand.
Il can't tell you how glad | am that
letter found you" he said. Il hope
you can come back to us, Mr. Baldwin.
1t Will be a serious disappointment 10
me II you can't, and something of a
loss to the firm. To think that after
trying TO locate you all this time the
name of your old address should sud
denly have come into my head!
First of ALL" he continued, 81 must
apologize frankly to you for my treat.
ment of you. The fact is. Ranger
came TO us with the best Of creden.
tials from his old place. took the
trouble to look them up after he left,
and found that he had written them
himself and signed the name to them,
too.
well, II didn't take long after your
disappearance for me to find out that
he was absolutely incapable for the
work. He was simply bluff, Mr.,
Baldwin, and imagine that he want.
ed TO get rid OF you because he knew
that you saw through him. Dear me,
how blind | was! Well, want you
to take his position. The salary is
seventy-llve dollars a week. hope |
can count on you. You would have to
start In tomorrow, II you could posi-
bly, manage II, for the whole depart.
ment Is simply In confusion"
Il can come" said Howard quietly,
ION September the fifteenth"
Mr. Bransforth looked disappointed.
Well" he said, of course, II that
is your ultimatum ! must hold the po-
sition open for you. But II it Is the
matter Of holiday, perhaps a little
later would do"
mo, sir" said Howard you see,
I-er-well, I'm going to be married
tomorrow"
And that was the best prophecy that
Howard ever made.
Copyright, 1918, by W. G. Chapman)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12

ing; but she would weep secretly after
Howard was gone. The ceaseless
tramp, tramp through the hot streets
with the constant rejection every.
where, wore on the young fellows
nerves. He hardly dared to see Luella
now.
They might have been married hap
PLY three months before. Howard
was becoming desperate. Even Sep
TENDER bore with 1t no certainty OF a
position.
He had always avoided those parts
of tho city contiguous to Bransforth's.
The thought of passing down the
same streets through which he had
walked in happier days was intoler-
able. But there came a day when he
found himself in that neighborhood.
And then-perhaps 1t was the heat,
which had been intense that week, or
the result Of the nervous exhaustion
brought about by his dependency
but a curious lapse of memory over
came him.
sl<uthh Cdiitu ~ late dltSi Wul ub.
The events of the past three months
slipped from his mind completely.
Once again he was salaried employe
OF Bransforth and Company, and he
held his head high, as BELTS q man
who is going to be married very soon,
and made his way toward the Office.
The spell was still upon him ms he
climbed the long fight OF steps up to
the main Office. He walked in. Ev-
erything was the same as usual. He
made his way to his own department,
ct the far end OF the room, sat down
at his empty desk, nodded familiarly
to his friends, and looked round for
his mail.
The Office was half empty. II Ran.
ger had been there Howard might
have remembered. But Rangers desk
was closed and the top of 1t was thick
with dust
Amy mail for me today. Rogers7"
he asked the office boy.
Il don't think so, Mr.. Baldwin" the
lad answered. Gee, I'm glad to see
you back. though"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12

carols for several
nights before Christ.
mas
Similarly in some OF
the country districts In
France the children
make the rounds Of tho
village, carrying a lit
tie cradle on their
backs and singing
carols for pennies.
Santa Claus is not as
familiar a figure In
France as he IL among
us There. instead OF
hanging up their stock.
lngS 10 De hllcd by him.
they place their shoes
in front Of the fireplace
on Christmas eve. so
that the Christchild
may leave their pres.
cnts I'm them
In north Germany.
however, it is not the
Christchild who gives
the presents, but his
servant, Knecht Ru.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
How They Do IL.

II have invented new dance"
what do you call it,"
1.-The Wall s'treet wailop.' You
swing corners, change partners. and
sidestep. "-Wail ngton Star.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12

ring the beauty and simplicity Of the original narrative
The story OF the origin of the observance OF Christmas
quite another thing however and may be approached
more mundane spirit We take part In the time
customs which intimately associated with day
without stopping to consider whether they had their ncep
ton in the Christmas idea whether they any
other significance than they have We trim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
For Sale
M 2lst SO. Phone 81.

$4500-Real pretty. up-to-date buA-
galow, every modern convenience.
Has fine furnace, best electric fix-
lures, oak floors, five large rooms ;.
located fine, on high lot i'll Nor
wood $500 cash, balance montnly.
$i600-Do you know that corner lots,
close in, suitable To- apartment
houses, are going 10 be at pre-
MUM in a year or twog Here is a
bargain, Southeast corner Hum
bolt ave. and 21st St, s., near the
center of Birmingham and yet high
and dry, with beautiful view of city.
Go and see this lot Present in
come 1856; one-half cash.
$5oOO-This pretty bungalow, about
two years old and dandy, has large
living room, dining room, front
room, kitchen. built in buffet, hall.
two large bed rooms, furnace heat,
oak floors, cement basement; faces
south, so foot lot, located 10th ave.
S., right at 18th st. It's cheap and
best bungalow on the. market for
the money. Your terms. Price re-
duced $500 for quick sale.
$2000-Fine. high vacant lot, 60x146 to
alley, located 14th ave-, close to 18th
st, worth $50 per front foot; terms
cash.
$500 Nothing in the city any better
built, or having more spacious
rooms, built for home by the own
er, corner lot,l 60x190, choicest part
of Norwood. A regular 100000
home; has 10 large roams, every
conceivable convenience.
For homes or investments, don't fall
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DENTISTS


FREE DENTAL WORK.
Free dental work will be done at the
Birmingham Dental college. ed street
and 5th avenue, after October ].
1919 T. we'd fri su
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KODAKs

rims dsTefoDed 15c per roll. Prints
Sc and 4c each. Prompt attention and
work the best. Bert 6. Covell Co.
TO- tt
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FOR SALE

$10,00O-Ne can show YOU the best
investment in town and only $1,000
cash necessary to handle, 10oN20o on
Highland avenue. with 1l-room
house, lot beautifully terraced and
improved; servants house and gar
age; this easily worth $4,000 but
must make quick sale Call us up.
THE PEIRcE-F -FOSHEE co,
7012 Empire Bldg. Main 6955.
A FEW ACRES AND LIBERTY.
80 acre farm for negro family; 20 acres
OPEN house on place; schools and
churches within three miles; price, $3.50
Arthur W. Brown, 4Os Title Guarantee
Bldg. 3-16-l6t
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For Rent

Unusually attra ctive residence within
one block of Five Points Has ten
large rooms and three baths, suitable
for home or high-class rooming house.
Large home on 18th Ave, So. modern
and up to date. This one has four
teen rooms and is on two car lines.
New seven room home on South 18th
Street car line. Hardwood floors, tile
bath, nicely papered throughout. VIII
rent for $3.50 per month.
We have several nice five room, furnace
heated apartments. $25.00 and $50. 90.
Beautiful ten room home In Norwood,
furnace heat and modern in every
particular Can be had at reason
able rental.
Call our office and make an engage
ment to see what we have to offer
before deciding on home.
Malone-McC cConnell R. 3.
& I. Co.
e0.4 sr.l Ave. Phone, Main 1925
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IONE CENT A WORD.

RATEs---Gne cent a word a dnys mo- nd.
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
fIan. CnsH m..t accompany orsier.
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NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.
FOR SALE OR FOR RENT-Hoistlng
engines. with or without boilers. con-
crete mixers. air compressors. pump.
portable boilers. one pair Greene Corliss
engines 22x4s. with hy wheel pulley.
Charles I. Lehman, 1923 Powell avenue.
Birmingham. Ala. Both phones. Main
66t 1-1S-su-Wd
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FOR SALE.

oIA
s6S00-Good S-room 2-story
with basement hardwood
floors. furnace heat, modern
throughout on Cypress ave-
nue. and 2Sth street. South
side; terms.
s3750-Good 7-room house in
Woodlawn, located on Davis
street; terms.
S6500-Lot 25x140 on I'd ave-
nue. between 10th and 18th
streets.
s4SO0-Nice 6-room house on
18th street, between eth and
Sth avenue, north.
s4oo0-Nice Groom Norwood
home; terms.
$4,000 will get Is acres land
miles south of courthouse;
bargain; terms.
WEBB & COLE REALTY co.
201 jefferson County Bank
Phone 4573.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19

FOR SALE--A modern 6-room bunga-
T low, South Highlands: one and a half
blocks OF car, well located, facing
east, can be bought for less than
$1,000 this week, on easy terms. Call
]. w. Brazeal, with Denton Williams
Realty Co., 5o1-s-9 American Trust
Bldg. Main 2S5
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FOR RENT.
BUNGALOW, SOUTH HIGHLANDS
ROOMS. MODERN. IF INTEREST.
ED SEE US AT ONCE.
j. IL. YANCEY r. e. < ms. COMPANY
lis NORTH list STREET. PHONE COS
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MISCELLANEOUS

YOUNG man wishes to take piano les
sons from private teacher. Address
A-7S. this office.
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WoMENs EASTER PUMPS
PATENTS, sATINs. GUN
METALS. GREY BUCK, RED
AND CHAMPAGNE KID,
lil6H OR LOW. HEELS,
SHORT ROUND TOES.
s2.s5 AND ss.45 A PAIR.
GUARANTEE SHOE co.
1913 Sd Ave 1904 Id Ave.
birhlngham Bessemer.
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FIRST CLASS nurse wanted: must have
good references Apply 917 South Goth
street. 3-1s-3t
LADY solicitor to call on lawyers in
Birmingham and throughout Alabama,
not over 80, interest of iigh-class south
ern law magazine: liberal terms and ad-
dress for interview. B-79, care Age
Herald.
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EOR RENT

FOR RENT-7-room furnished home.
South Highlands; modern convenien
ces. desiraby located, convenient to
car lines. J. II. Stillman, 1862 2lst
street.
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RATEs-One cent word q dayy NO ad.
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
iOn. Cnnh must accompany order
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ONE CENT A W0RD0NE CENT A W0RDI0N

RATES-One cent a word days mo- nd.
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
ton. CASH must accompany order.
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MANTED-rhe management of hotel
or restaurant, by competent eastern
hotelman; 25 years experiences, high
est of references; or will consider
leasing furnished hotel in Alabama.
Address O-7S, care Age Herald
3-1S-2L
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property. Ed s. Moore, 1116 Browi-
Marx. 2-16-su-tu-thu-tf
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queen g Crescent Route
& NASHVILLE STATION
Frisco Lines
Birmingham Mineral
FOR SALE

Central time
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MONEY TO LEND

MONEY TO lend on real estate. F. q.
Fonville, 531 First National Bank
Bldg. 9-26-tf
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sHAVIN9-l0c at l92l 4th ave. s-Io-u
WANTED-To lease furnished hotel;
must be in live town. Address Box No.
II, Piedmont Ala. 3-l2-tt
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FOR RENT-ROOMS

THE AVALON-All outside rooms, fur
mace heat; modern convenienees
moderate pric@ bath free. 2100 5th
avenue. 5-25-tf
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Call our office and make an engage
ment to see what we have to offel
before deciding on home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-06
Mrs. VIM. Gray Dies Suddenly.

While sitting in chair in her
home conversing with neighbor
last Friday noon Mrs. William Gray
died suddenly from heart failure.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence in the south part of town at
800 O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
Interment was in the Leon cemetery.
Rev. G. j. Fansher of the Methodist
church conducted the service.
The following life sketch was read
at the services: Susan Anna David
son was born October 23rd, 1914 in
Randolph county, Indiana. She was
married to William Gray November
29th, 1868. To this union six chill
dren were born: George, who died
in infancy; Edward, who died May
18th, 1904; Mrs. Clara Wax; Mrs.
Cora Lindsey; Mrs. Ida Asher, and
Mrs. Mary Quick. Two years OF her
married life were spent in Howard
county, Indiana; six years in Cana
da; two years in Illinois; and the
remainder of her life in Iowa. She
united with the Methodist church in
1885 and lived Christian life until
her death. Mrs. Gray fell year ago
and broke her hip which has ever
since confined her to the house. She
has also been a sufferer from heart
trouble; but through it all has been
patient. There are left to mourn her
loss the four daughters, eight grand
children, and other relatives and
friends. She was a loving mother,
grandmother, relative, companion
and friend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-06
Methodist Church Notes.

The severe weather Friday night
doubtless in1erferred with many at
tending the carnival at the X. P.
hail, but there was a good jolly
crowd out, and the young peoples
societies are we'll pleased with the
results.
The "surprise" at Sunday school
last Sunday was piano solo by Miss
Freda Teale. Dr.. Mitchell, the sup
erintendent, plans a surprise for
each session of the school. The
school meets at a quarter before ten.
The church music was better last
Sunday with Mr.. Russell Manley as
director of the choir. Mr.. Manley's
solo in the evening was very good
indeed. Choir rehearsal was on
Wednesday evening this week.
The w. F. NJ. S. met yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ar
mold.
No mid-week service this evening,
having been omitted on account Of
the special meetings now in progress
IL the city.
The subject of next Sunday MORN
ing's sermon will be Abraham Lin
coin. The $50 young peoples SER
vice will be led by Mr.. Clyde But
Ter. Evening preaching at 1880.
You are invited to meet with us If
10. a regular attendant elsewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-06

born six children, Jannette Bogue,
residing at Decatur, Iowa, Adiene,
Post, Katy, Texas, Isabelle Snethen,
Pleasanton, C. e. Smith, Katy, Tex
as, j. p. Smith, Worth, Mo-, and L..
l.. Smith, Humeston. She also has
one brother, w. H. Anderson, o.
den, Utah, and one sister, Mrs. Sar-
all Cherry, Eldorado Springs, Mo-,
who survive her.
The early part of her life was
spent on the frontier of Nebraska.
In the year 1866, at Florence, Neb.,
she united with the Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints and remained a faithful and
Jealous member In 1879 she with
her husband moved to Davis City,
Iowa, and in 1896 to HumestOn,
where she resided until her death.
Funeral services were held at the
home at $3.50 January 23, conducted
by Elder NJ. M. Turpin of Pleasanton.
The body was taken to Davis City,
where after a brief service held in
the Latter Day Saints church, she
was laid to rest beside her husband
in the beautiful Odd Fellows ceme-
tery.-Contributed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-06
SCHOOL NOTES.
Elsie Mitchell ra;,,rs
Grace CARRIER ''
Il heard the water tapping on the

81 heard the water tapping on the
| crag,
And the long ripple washing in
the reeds" Lord Tennyson.
Miss Pardon is absent from school
on account of sickness, it is hoped
that she will return soon.
Mr.. Manley, the new music in
structor, visited High School Mon
day morning.
The Physics class have about COM
pleted the experiments in mechanics
and will take up the subject of heat
as soon as possible. They all seem to
like the work very much.
The new semester classes have got
ten settled and all go at their work
with good will, and most of them
as if they enjoyed it. Il
The Seniors had class meeting
one night last week to find some one
for a class speaker. They have sew
eral under consideration.
All are hoping for speedy en-
trance into the new school build
ing.
They are talking of having an
other class in music, which will bene-
fit those who want to take the
teachers examination.
Virgie Cox, one of last years grad
yates, visited High School Friday.
Mrs V. r. McGinnis, Mrs. Geo.
Penniwell, Mrs. Ellen Warner, and
Mrs. Rollie Alexander visited Miss
Peck's room Friday.
Several are absent in the first
and second rooms on account OF
sickness.
Mrs. Ellen Warner and Mrs. Geo.
Penniwell visited the first grade
Friday.
Fern Estes and Verda Mclaughlin
have been absent from school on
account of sickness.
Amanda Follmer and Dewey Darr,
of the 9TH grade were absent from
school on account of sickness.
Last Monday morning the 7th
grade had to dismiss school on ac-
count of the pipe being clogged so
the fire would not burn in their
stove
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-06
Death of Mrs, Henry Oney.

Henrietta Oney was born August
1851 in the state of Indiana and
passed away at her home southeast
Of Leon, February 2, at the age of
61 years, 5 months and II days. She
was the daughter of Lenhart and
Elizabeth Walton. her parents
moved to Decatur county in 1854
and she has made her home in the
SANE community ever since. At the
age Of eighteen years she united
with the Christian church during the
ministry of Rev. J. &. Porter and
has been a faithful member since.
ON November 10, 1870 she was unit
ed in marriage to Henry Oney To
this union four children was born
as follows: Pocahontas. who has
made her home with her parents,
Mrs. E. N. Fessler Of Leavenworth.
Kansas, and Mrs. Glenn jenkins and
Mrs. George Kinds Of Leon. Be-
sides her husband and children she
leaves three sisters, Mrs. N. A. Hall
OF Weldon, Mrs. Sarah Chastain of
Leon and Mrs. Oliver Durham Of
Randall, Kansas. On December H.,
deceased was stricken with paralysis
and all that kind friends, neighbors
and relatives could do was done that
she might be spared to live, but to
no avail. She passed quietly and
peacefully away Sunday afternoon at
four O'clock. The funeral service
was held at the home Tuesday at one
o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. S. Cof
fin, pastor of the Christian church,
after which the remains were laid
to rest in the Leon cemetery, follow
ed by a large company of neighbors
and friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-06
ACCIDENT RESULTS IN
DEATH.
Roy Mathews Fatally Injured by
Runaway Team Died Monday
Morning.

An accident which resulted in the
death of Roy Mathews, the eighteen
year old son of John Mathews, Of
Squaw township, Warren county, oc-
Cured Sunday evening. According
to report Everett Henry, Miss Ethel
Henry and billie" Snyder started
from the Henry home about six
O'Clock in the evening to attend Ep-
worth League at Medora. While on
the way at point not far from the
Mathews place Everett Henry who
was driving the team touched up one
of the ponies with the whip. The ami
nal made a sudden lunge forward
breaking the singletree; this fright
ened the team and they became un-
manageable. After running about
seventy-tive yards the tongue of the
buggy broke and the team left the
occupants sitting in the rig unharm-
ed. The frightened ponies attached
by the neckyoke and harness contin-
ued on the way at fearful rate Of
speed. Roy Mathews who had left
his home but few minutes before
on his favorite saddle horse was
cantering up the road seemingly I'M
conscious of the impending danger.
The approaching team now madden
ed with fright struck him, it is pre-
sumed in the back of the head with
the flying neckyoke. A .faw min
utes later, probably fifteen OF twenty
minutes, Ray Keller, who was pass
ing that way discovered the unfortu-
nate young mans body lying limp in
the road. He fastened to give the
alarm. The unconscious form of the
boy was taken to his home and DR..
Hickenlooper of New Virginia, was
summoned. Though the doctor
worked much of the night with his
patient there was little hope of his
recovery and he expired at O'Clock
Monday morning. The funeral held
at Jameson Wednesday at I / O'Clock
was largely attended by relatives and
friends of the sorrowing family. &
Roy Mathews was member of
one of the most highly respected
families in the community. His
keen intellect and congenial nature
had won for him the love and re-
spect of a large circle Of friends who
will join the sympathy that is being
extended to the stricken parents.
Osceola Sentinel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-06
Death of Jacob Manchester.

Jacob Manchester was born in
Washington county, Penna., Dec. IS,
1926, and died at his home south OF
Leon, Decatur county, Iowa, Jan. 81,
1913, at the age of So years, l
month and 8 days. The deceased,
when four years of age came with
his parents from Pennsylvania to
Holmes county, Ohio, where he spent
his youth and young manhood. He
came to Decatur county in the year
1856, and after brief stay returned
to Ohio. About year later, how
ever, he returned to this vicinity and
bought farm south of town. On
Aug. 25, 1859 he was united in mar
riage to Delilah Turner of Ohio, and
soon after, with his bride he settled
on the farm he had purchased south
of Leon. Soon after this his wife
took sick and he returned with her
to Ohio where she died June 81,
1860. TO this union one child was
born which died in infancy. While
still in Ohio, he was united in mar
rage to Carrissa Reynolds June Y,
1861, and returned to his farm in
Decatur county. On Jan. %, 1871
his wife died. Four children were
born to this union. three of which
died in infancy and the other one,
Matilda, is now making her, home
in Kansas City. Deceased again re-
turned to Ohio where he married
Martha S. Kelsey on Sept. 80, 1871.
They located on his farm south of
Leon where he resided until his
death. To this union were born
three sons, Sylvester, who lives
southeast of Leon, Dillon and Milton
who live on the old home place. He
leaves kind and affectionate wife,
four children, seventeen grandchil-
Gren, besides two brothers, three
sisters and many other relatives and
friends to mourn his loss. While
living in Ohio, during his young
manhood, he united with the Chris
tian church and was baptized by
Ed. James Porter. And though
sometimes negligent of duty he re-
NAMED firm believer until the end.
He was kind and sympathetic and
would freely aid those in distress.
The funeral services were held at
his late residence Saturday, Febru-
airy list, conducted by Rev. J. S. Cof-
fin, pastor of the Christian church,
assisted by Rev. w. r. Manchester,
a nephew of the deceased. The re-
mains were laid to rest in the home
cemetery on the Manchester farm.
In the passing of Jacob Manchester,
Decatur county has lost one of her
oldest settlers, a pioneer who knew
many Of the hardships of frontier
life, the community has lost good
citizen and the family a good father
and husband. --j