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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
B Hubbell Of York, NEBRASKA, is

-B. Hubbell of York, Nebraska, is
a guest of his parents, Elder and Mrs
Hubbell Of this city, this, week.
t2 "A large delegation Of Manchester
people were in Dubuque Tuesday ey-
ening to attend the play, Ben Flur,
at the Grand i that evening.
John Korns of Des Moines ad-
dressed the local Woodmen at their
meeting on Monday evening of this
week. Mr. Korns delivered a very
interesting and instructive address,.
Miss Zelda Blake went to Wa
terloo Tuesday evening to visit her
friend, Mrs. Better, who is visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sibert Tor
a few days. Miss Blake will accom-
pany Mrs Better to her home at Car
rol, later in the week. - ~ sSa--t ~,
-Wibbell &. Walker announce q
large line of sailor hats and the new
bandeau effects at their millinery
store on Franklin street. They al.
SO have their line of Easter hats
completed for inspection by thell
customers. Read their advertisement
on page s.
The little infant son of L. O
Glew of Sioux City passed away a
the home Of its grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. o. w. Glew, east of Man
chester, the baby's death occurring
on Monday, March 23rd. Burial is
being made at Delaware this AFTER
noon. The baby was about 1--WE
imonths old. ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
LIEUT.. i Eur PfRIEUSSNER 1
CHOSEN CAPTAIN. 4 / | N.
SUCCEEDS ii. 6. UTLEY AS GAP.
TAIN or COMPANY ., IOWA
NATIONAL GUARDS.
BEEF SPECIAL 4 GREAT i "a: SUCCESS )
Farmers Show Keen Interest in Work
Carried on by Agriculture
College. y s

5is. Second Lieutenant Don A. Preuss-
ner was elected Captain ot Company
D, at the election which took place
on Thursday night. Mr.. Preussner
received handsome vote at the elec-
ton, and will succeed Mr.. Utley, who
was recently chosen to the position
Of Major and will be in command Of
a battalion, which comprises Com
panies I of Waukon, K Of b Eagle
Grove. L Of Waterloo. and M, of Ce-
dar Falls. Mr.. Utley had been cap
tain Of the local company since its
organization about nine years ago,
and has been made an exemplary Of
ficer. The handsome vote he receiv-
ed in the elction when he was chos-
en- Major attested to his popularity
as militia man in eastern Iowa.
#5 His successor as Captain of Co.
D is also very popular among the
local militia men, and is widely
known over the state as one Of the
very best marksmen and military. tao
titians. Mr.. fPreussner's many friends
in AIancheste and eastern Iowa con-
gratulate him upon the honor the
members Of Co. D have bestwoed up
on him in the election Of last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
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I1HQMAS B. DUNLAP.

! i - 1 $
Thomas B! Dunlap, father Of Coun-
a ty Recorder A. e. Dunlap, died at his
B home in Hopkintono on Monday, March
23rd, 1914, following brief Illness.
I Funeral services are being held this
afternoon at the Golden Congregation
al church, and interment made in
the cemetery near that church. Rev.
wv. !. HI. Ensign, pastor the Presbyter-
ian church of Hopkinton, ,s conducted
the SERVES. sjs $$s3s 35 5ss3'
Mr.. Dunlap was born at {Lunden
! derry, Ireland, October 10, 1870, and
L came to America when a mere child
OF eight years of age. In the year
1855 Mr.. Dunlap came to Delaware
county, locating on farm near Hop.
kinton, and later moving to a farm
4 in Hazel Green township, where he
toSHOpkinton. d, l ISL
When the call to arms came Mr..
Dunlap enlisted in Co. K, 21st Iowa,
/ on August 18th, 1861 and served m un-
I til the 10Th day Of July, 1866 when l's' I
{ he received an honorable discharge.
3 During this term Of service for his
country Mr.. Dunlap underwent many
B hardships and privations Incident to
those strenuous times. !.
t On October 18th, 1867, Mr.. Dunlap
/. was united in marriage with Miss
Rose ,speers, and to this union four
children were born, as follows: q.
p. Dunlap, of Manchester; Mrs. Will
liam Gillespie, Of Genoa Nebraska;
and Mrs F. T.. Mckay and Robert J.
u Dunlap, both Of whom preceded their
father in death. Mrs. Dunlap pass ed
away October 23rd, 1880. On No
vember p Ss1, Mr.. Dunlap was
4 again married, chosing as "a com
& panion Ermina E. Philips. To this
union were born the following chill.
dren: Herman ]. Dunlap, Vivian
e Dunlap, Jessie Dunlap and Raymond
Dunlap, all Of near Hopkinton.
Mr.. Dunlap was a resident. Of Del,
4 aware county for many years and
& took an active interest in the early
development Of the county. His kind
" manner and straightforward bust
ness methods won for him the esteem
I Of everyone who came in contact witt
him. In his death the county loses
Z one Fof its most widely known
pioneer men. He was a deyout Chris.
tian gentlemen, and for many years
was an ardent supporter of the Con,
gregational church.
The bereaved members of his Fam
lily have the sympathy of hest Of
friends in the death of kind hus.
band and father.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS.

Gildner Bros, the popular mems
clothiers OF Manc chester, have some
thing to, say in their advertisement
which will ba Of especial interest to
the boys. This well known clothing
firm conducts a large chain store
system in eastern Iowa; and by rea-;
son Of this are Undoubtedly the larg-
est buyers in this section Of the.
state. Buying in such large guam
titles enables them to procure their
goods at big discounts which in turn
makes it possible for the firm to- sell I
at lower prices. Our readers should
not overlook the prices they quote
from week to week. This week they
quote prices on boys suits which can
not help but prove attractive. The
advertisement appears on page eight
OF this issue sS NJ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
MR.. cAWLEYs i IMPROVING. 5

Ef His most OF friends IN E5 DetaWe = =
county will be relieved to learn that at
Wm.s c.. Cawley, the venerable presi-
dent Of the Delaware County State lt
Bank of this city, and who was TAX; tfll !;
en- violently i'll last week. is 'reco'sy:- 's':
ering from his illness, and that e ;ey- :
cry Indication points to a complete
recovery. Mr. CaWley has been close
ly identified with the banking inter
ests OF Manchester for "a great many
years, and during those years I, has, g!
formed wide circle of acquaint:-,
ances. His 4 friends have anxionsly
awaited news regarding his condition
from day to I day. The M embers ]. Of q
his family feel greatly outraged ov-
er the progress he is making toward
complete recovery. Here, S hoping
that ere long; we may see him again ain
in his accustomed place in the bank.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
Conversational al;

1s x
ssS The morning theme viii be The
Meaning Of Life ~ :, and in the even, !,
ing service the subj lding on
Christ will be taken up.
The evening sermon will be anot HI
ief III the series begun a; month ago
and to continue until Easter. The
general theme OF the series is.r The
Life, Character and Influence of Jesus
Christ. The entire lenten season
will be devoted to a discussion Of
various phases OF. the general sub
ject. The purpose. of the pastor in.
these sermons is to distinguish be-
tween the essential and non-essentials
of Christianity, and to- make as plain,
as he can the meaning and terms OF
the gospel. To- show that the per-
sonaIity Of Christ was radically dif-
efrent from that Of any other great
teacher; that His influence is i'm
measurably greater today than in any
preceding century since His birth,
and that "He has given to the world
an ideal Of human characte which.
it has never overtaken and which
was never so universally reyerenced
as it is today. That He is in the.
very largest sense Of the word the
Savior Of { the World. svs5, ",
Services will be held each evening
except on Saturday during the week
proceeding Easter. The following
subjects will be taken UP during the
week: The Authority of the Bible;
The Atonement";; Conversion"
THE Question of Salvation, !, and
t't'The Christian Church" The mem-
bers of the church are urged to sup
port these services by their presence
and to- invite any acquaintance not
wors fiping in other churches
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
PROMINENT EDITOR DIES.

r William G. Young, managing editor
Of the Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette.
passed away at his home last Thurs
day morning following a brief illness.
Mr.. Young had been connected with
the editorial department of The
Gazette for a period of over twenty
years, and since the death of Fred
W.. Faulkes, Mr.. Young has been the
managing editor of the. daily. In his
death the city of Cedar Rapids suf-
fers a, great loss. Il.
Funeral services were held from
the Young residence on Saturday af-
ternoon, and were attended by many
from eastern Iowa. Rev. j. F..
Moore of thise city attended the fun
eral. Mr.. Moore and Mrs. Young,
wife of the deceased editor, are
cousins.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
BOY RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL.

# Kenneth, the little, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Croskey, returned from
the university hospital at Iowa City
ON Saturday night, after having un,-%;
dergone severe treatment for his eye.5
It will be remembered that the lit
tie boy sustained an injury to one Of
his eyes, and as result OF which
he had been obliged to undergo a
number of very painful operations
and worst Of ALL lost the eye. AS
told in former issue OF this paper,
Kenneth and his brother were play
ing with bow and arrow, and while
playing together he was accidentally
shot in the left eye. Every effort
was put forth to save the member.
It was found necessary to remove the
injured eye, in order to prevent in
fection from effecting the other; eye
The: accident is most deplorablef
one, and the little boy and his par
ents have the sympathy Of many
friends in this great misfortune that,
has oyertaken the lad SO early in his
life ~; i; RI 9f
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
C s. HARVEY,

s c.. s. Harvey, a pioneer of De'a-
ware county, passed away Sunday
morning at eleven-thirtv at his home
one mile northeast of Delaware. Fa'n-
eral services will he held Thurs day
afternoon from the honse at two
O'clock. Rev. w. r. bailey Of Straw
herrv Po'n+ viii off'niatas ard intr--
mant viii be- made in the Delaware
cemetery. @ y Isl
Chapcev Ssldcn Harvev W. born
on A pril 18. 1S42 in Herkirner col,n- n
ty, New York, and died on March %,
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NO.. ~ i I. !
GRAND JURY COMPLIMENTS ]!
ti# NTYgATTORNEY. E u. 8s

The grand jury, after completing
the work Of the term on Monday,
and after Judge Mullan had excused
the jurymen for the term, perpe-3
trated a neat surprise on County At
torney E. B. Stiles. The men who
comprised the jury informed Mr.
Stiles that they had another item
which they wished to bring before
him. Mr.. Stiles was entirely una
ware of what the men had in mind
and invited them into his office when
Mr.. Chas. Swindell presented Mr..
Stiles with gold mounted umbrel-
la, the gift repres senting their appreci-
alton Of the manner in which he as
sisted them in prosecuting their
work. Altogether it was a neat SUR
prise to Mr.. Stiles. h. a5s5.$s:y i, 5;+
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTA-
TIVE 85st lS go,

L. Matthews of this city has an
nounced himself as a candidate for
the office of resentative from
Delaware county. subject to the
wishes of the republican voters as
expressed at the coming June primary
election. Mr.. Matthews announce
ment appears in another column OF
this paper this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
FnR REPRESENTATIVES,.

wish to announce to the voters
Of Delaware county that / will be q
candidate for the nomination upon
the republican ticket for representa-
tive from said county to the Thirty
sixth general assembly, subject to the
decision of the June primary,
a X II. MATTHEW'S
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.wuL auto NEW HOME.

Reed property on the corner of Mar
ion and Tama streets and will erect
a thoroughly modern home on this
desirable building lot. He expects to
remove the present building, and will
commence the erection of the new
home as soon as the weather condi-
tions permit X !. RI
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
POLITICAL NNoUNcEMENT.
FOR OR$REPREsENTATIVE.

FOR REPRESENTATIV
8 desire to announce that II am a
candidate for nomination upon the re-.
publican ticket, subject to the decision
OF the June primary, for representa-
tive from Delaware county to the thir-:
ty-sixth assembly. y s73
81 IS ( "A. ID. LONG. $5{Ejis isgg
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A p. DUNLAP ] =!
nnR sInPERvIsaR

b wish to announce to the: voters \,
of Delaware county that i will be. a 3
candidate for denomination as coun-
ty supervisor for the term beginning
January 1, 1915, at the June primar-
les, subject to the decision of the
Democrat voters of the county.
: N aif+$ JAMES KEHOE. 4
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z, FOR TREASURER.

4 desire to announce that will be
a candidate for nomination for treas
urer OF Delaware count, on the Res
publican ticket, subject to the deci-
sion Of the voters as registe tered in the.
primary election to be held in June. 81
$g CLARENCE j. BOARDWAY.3tts$
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
OLSON CASE NOW ON TRIAL IN
CHICAGO. g

The trial of Butch Olson charg-
with the murder of the. late L. l..
Hoyt of this city is now on in the
criminal courts in Chicago. There,
criminal prosecution is notoriously
lax and many of the courts are years
behind in their work. This IS a strlk-
ing example Of the laws delay IN
bringing criminal to the bar OF JUS US
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
FOR TREASURER.

1. wish Ito announce that will be a
candidate for denomination as treas
urer OF Delaware county, on the re-,
publican ticket, subject to the deci-
sion Of the voters as registered in the
primary election to be held in June.
GEO. "A. NEWMAN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
SUPERVISOR

aI / desire to announce my candidacy
the term, beginning January /, 1916.
subject to the decision Of the repub-
ncan voters OF the county at the;
June primary. 5s5 ss4S Y q, .3 Z
l3Ss ss5 w. H. CLUTE. 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
FOR AUDITOR.

$1 wish to announce to the voters Of
Delaware county that will be a /;
candidate for denomination as hcoun-3
ty auditor, at the June, primaries, .
subject to the decision of the repub
lcan voters of the county. ss:9 4:s.
C. I. H. BUNKER # ii.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

I desire to announce that will be
a candidate for the nomination for
county attorney of Delaware codnty
on the republican ticket, subject to
the decision of the June primary
election.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
FOR RECORDER,

desire to announce that I will be
a candidate for denomination to Il the;
Office of county recorder, on the re--5ais
publican ticket, subject to the decis-
ion OF the primary election Of June
next. l S
A "a. DUNLAP.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
JAMES; kEHoE FOR SUPERVISOR.

Jaw ~ ~ 'E0It - - = !.
The Democrat calls attention to
the announcement of the candidacy
Of James kehoe for the nomination
Of member of the board of supervis-
.orsI to succeed himself. Mr.. Kehoe
has served one term and deserves to
be reelected. He has been tried
and found to be a capable, industrious
and honest official. He will have
the undivided support of his party at
the primary election and The Dem,
ocrat predicts his success at tho gen,
eral eletion in November. s - rs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
Methodlst fEplscopai,

The theme for the morning sermon
viii be Gods Promise. In the ey-!
ening the pastor will deliyer the
third Off series Of sermons fon THE e
History Of the Church
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

George E. zarr, age 80, and Oftha
"A. March, age 25. s2ss, s}sss III 4.
NJ Frank Jordison, age "a, and Edith
Mae Oakley, age 81. II 5zf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
SENIOR MEMBER A CANDIDATE
EOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.

At the request OF more than a
score of the leading democrats OF
the state, E. NJ. Carr has consenLed as nn.
to become a candidate for the office.
Of Attorney General. M ~ s$s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25

AAIisses Eta Miller and Mazda Al.
lyn are visitors in Dubuqu today. 5.Ss
81 !. and Mrs: II. Nv. ills of
Sioux City have been the guests of
DR. and Mrs. ~ A. / May for several
days. .s.ss F3s95 VI.
A team OF Manch hester basket ball:
artists were defeated in; a lively con-
test in the Armory on Tuesday even
ing, by the High school team. The
score was Sc to 20. 81 !. II!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
The following matters have been
acted on during the sweek by the

The following matters have been
acted on during the week by the
court: 3sys
55' Probate. I; n.
Estate OF Floyd S. Bowen. Report
Of sale Of real estate and deed made
by Jessie M Bowen to Fred L.
Hicks, approved.
Estate Of Floyd S. Bowen. Report
Of sale of real estate and deed made
by Jessie NJ Bowen, administrative,
to Joseph Miller, approved.
Estate of Laban Pierce. Final re-
port approved, administrator dis
charged and bond released.
guardianship of Lorum Truax. Fin
al report approved, guardian dis
charged and bond released.
Estate of Hulda Morse. VIII ana
codicile, admitted to probate on testi-
mony Of witnesses. 5 I
Estate of Thos Cox. Will admit
tied to probate. Geo. w. Klaus ap-
pointed administrator, with bond fix
ed at $1,000. 55l I 1. :, :,
Estate of G. F. w. Gienapp. Will
admitted to probate.
Estate of c.. J. f.. Nagel. Execu.
! trix authorized to make deed of land
described in petition to Tom Moor
man. &! s,sSs 3s Z. 81
- Chancery. n
Henry Sassen VS.. w. B. Sassen
Default. Attachment confirmed anc
established against the. property at
tached by garnishment in sum o.
s43O.91. with interest at 6 per cent :; !,
E. NJ. Carr VS.. Ann Stewart ct al
Leave granted to file trial notice. :,
w. S. Johnson, assignee. VS.. r
/ K. Barnes. Motion to strike set fol
hearing March 81.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
GRAND i JURY SUB. I.
MITS ITS REPORT R ] I |.ll|'||'
CASE OF STATE VS.. DU NkEL oc-
cUPlEs ATTENTION OF
COURT. I.
NO ACTION iii IN GREELEY Iil I CASE s.
Petition for Continuance In Greeley
Case Presented to the
.-5. II Court.

5a a Judge Charles w. Mullan opened
court on Monday morning, when the
case of the State of Iowa VS. Ernest e.
Dunkel came up for trial. Dunkel DUN
was indicted by3sa8former grand jury
on. a charge of assault with intent
to do bodily injury. At the time
this paper goes to press the Jury IS
deliberating on the case. :E'
up to three O'Clock this afternoon
Judge Mullan. had not rendered his
opinion with .reard to the application
for q continuance in the case Of the
State of iowa VS.. Marshall Hanse ell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25

Max Levy, the Chicago horse
buyer, will be- in Manchester on sat.
urday, April to buy horses. Read
his advertisement on another page.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25

m st Faults. 8si3331 ~
Sunday school next Sunday at
2; 80, and preaching at $3.50 BY Elder
Connell. u 80. a5 Il III
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MANCHESTER CHURCHES.

Christian Science. 5!.5S
The subject for the lesson on next
will be Reality. q S.
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JOHN ., SCHAEFER.

s John D. Schaffer, one Of the old
.er residents OF Manchester passed
away at his home in this city Tues
day morning following an Illness of
nearly a year During that time Mr.
Schaffer was a great sufferer with
sciatic rheumatism, and took treat
ments at different noted sanitariumsS
in an effort to get5relief. Falling in
his efforts to secure relief, he re-
turned to his home here about six
months ago, where The has been Civ;
en- the most tender care by the de-,
voted daughters,
Funeral services will be held from
ST. 5Mary's church of this city on Fri:
day morning, and interment will be
made in the cemetery in this city.
Rev. f Father IT a J. Rooney will con-
duct the services. ss: Il III 4.
q John D. Schaffer was born at Belle.
.Yue, Iowa, March 6, 1854, and spent
his. boyhood days at Bellevue and
Dubuque. where the family; resided. ed /.
When Mr.. Schaffers was a mere boy
his father and mother came to Man /
chester. and has retained his resi-
dence here the greater part Of his his
life. For five years Mr.. Schaffer was I
employed as miller for the Quaker.
Mill company Of this city, and s+$ for
five years he worked in the same
capacity for a. milling company at
Galloway, Nebras ska. VI Fl I was also.
head miller in a large milling II con-, /,
.cern at Bellevue for nearly nine !il
years. While he was in the employ
Of the Quaker Mill company Of this
city his health failed and he was
Obliged to give up the line of work
in which shes had been SO proficient.
He and his daughter went to South
Dakota, shoping that the out of door
life IN Dakota would be the means Of
bringing back his former health.
Mr.. Schaffer leaves to mourn his
death the following children: May
Schaffer of this city, John Schaffer
Of Das Moines, Frank Schaffer, Her
man S Schaffer and Mrs. Harry Melius
Of ( CallaWaytt Nebraska. Carrie Schaf-
fer Of Manchester, Mrs Claude
Thomas Of Dundee, Iowa. and Charles
Schaffer Of Wood, South Dakota. Mrs
Schaffer passed away in this city on
April 4, 1899. He is, also survived
by tho following brothers and sisters:
Mrs Dennie Schaffer and Anna F.
.Schaffer Of. Dubuque; Mrs.. Mary
Becker Of Remsen, I Iowa; ~ Sister M.
Solamo Of New Il Jenna s N Matthew
Schaffer Of Cortland, N Nebraska, ,sand an
Josenh Schaffer Of Bellvue.
6 Mr.. Schaffer was a deyout menl-
her rf st. Mary's church of - N an
chester and was a kind husband and
father. During the long period OF his.
illness he ! bore his sufferings with
true Chris tia. fortitude. 4, E...4 #
The bereayed members Of his fam.
lily have the sincere sympathy OF
many friends in. this great loss that
has Ncnnla to- them - E@,ss.. - -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-25
DEATH 5cLAlMs PIONEER WOMAN

DEATH cLAlMs s. PIONEER WOMAN
The funeral of the late Mrs. Jam es
Legassic of Earlville. was held Thurs
day afternoon at two O'Clock from
the home Of her son, John p. Legas--
Sic She was the widow Of the late
James Legassic at one time mem-
beE Of the board Of supervisors.
Sophia Hayes was born January 80,
1882 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, Eng
land, and died March II, 1914 at the
home Of her son two miles east OF
Earlville. Deceased was eighty-tWo
years, one month and seventeen days
OLD at the time Of her death. When
bur child she came to America with
her father, and they settled near the
|city, Of Cleveland. A few years lat
er they moved to Delaware county
and located near Delhi.
OniApru IA, 1857, she was united
in marriage to James Legassic. To
this union $one son, was born. She is
survived by her son, brother, c.
Hayes, and sister, Mrs. Herrot, of
Brimfield, Illinois.
Among those from Manchester who
attended the funeral OF this pioneer
woman on Thursday afternoon were
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Pilgrim and
Messrs. John Cruise and A. A. NJ G.
Intosh. a