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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13

was already quite fierce struggle, and
Pedro very soon began to ind it diff
cult to keep his feet. The man with
whom he was confronted had an over
whelming advantage in height and
weight, while Pedro was slight and
soft, and. truth. to tell, rather badly
frightened. II only, he, could manage
to keep the fellow from knocking him
out till Beau-Jean and Lovejoy man
aged to win, or the police arrived. But
what II he should fail? %~56
1t seemed as though they had an
army against them. though as a mat
ter OF fact, there were not more than
ten in all. Twice he with difficulty
suppressed the temptation to call upon
his friends for help, and with sobbing
indrawn breath fought on wildly, elu.
sively. striving desperately to prevent
his opponent from graphing with him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13

punished with great severity. A child
less wife may find herself returned to
her father. provided the gifts she
brought her husband go with her. The
only consolation she has Is that her
position in no way damages her mar
ket value as a wife If another sutton
should happen to present himself. Her
matrimonial experience is considered
rather a desirable asset as having
taught her exactly how q wife should
behave. \ -,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13
II Must Have Been Difficult.

A man was brought before the court
upon the complaint OF his wife, says
the Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung. While
the prisoner was testifying the judge
made it clear that he intended to be
harsh with him; so that his wife be-
came frightened, and when called to
the stand, refused to give any testi.
mony. In fact, she retracted all her
accusations. ~ --. =. g., Is 3
$50 your husband didn't strike you,
then?" said the Judge. Where did
you get that black eyer"
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lated the cause Of their sudden appear
ance in the wilderness Of the Jersey
docks. ,..
you don't say!" said the fat man.
who had listened with great interest
and attention. You don't say!G Why,
15seen the very Teller! A likely-lookin'
chap he was, too-and friend Of my
girls."
Really? What good fortune!" cried
Pedro. And then Lovejoy went on to
describe the meal that Hill had eaten
with him.
And what are you a-goin to do
now?" he concluded. -
II don't quite know" admitted Pc
dro, "but what you have told US makes
me sure that we are on the right
track. We might keep on going
through the saloons near by"
IN The fat man looked thoughtful for
moment, scratching his head in u
lence. Then: "Lookey here!"' he
burst out, them low.down money-get-
tin dives are no ladies' cafes, and 1t
amt safe to wander. round 'em t'cept
in company. Now like you-you done
for, me what can't repay, but I'll have
a try. I'm a-goin' to lock up this place
and I'm a-goin,w with you" - ".s;N
Good" exclaimed Pedro, holding
out his hand, you are-what does one
say-a brick! Isn't he, Beau-Jean. Ell?
But 1t is not necessary, and beg that
you will not disturb yourself" .s.a. q.
~ '",Twon't disturb me none" said Mr..
Loyejoy. "'and liked that young fell
Ter. l hate to think he may be a-lyin'
dead and cold in some wine-cellar,
pierced through the heart with dag
ger, or q hatpin, maybe. I'm a.goin'
ter help you revenge him. yes, II i
lose money by it, by jingo!"
81 beg that you will do nothing to
make yourself a loss!" cried Beau
Jean, who did not relish the prospect
OF this addition to their party. ..;l
although every fifty cents lost
keeps me just that much further from
my Lola" said Lovejoy solemniy, I'm
a-goin' to make the sacrifice this
time" F&%(.s ~ -
Wherewith. he concealed a. long
bread-knife in the inner pocket Of his
overcoat, and, extinguishing the light,
announced that he was ready for &C
ton. =., :. .:#,,s 8, b, 4 - 75.&s, 'S=
Where now?' asked the giant, as
the three, followed. of course. by Mr..
Jones. strobe out into the might.
There's Beer Peters," suggested
the new member, "have you tried
there?" szrs. ~: ..5. ~ ~
"No," responded Pedro, where il
it?"s n, E5sS Is -.
3@ Follow me-" directed :Lovejoy. "it's
. likely place" FL (. d, ......-..
3.Sf They set OF at once, and trudged on
In silence until a low frame building,
abutting on the river and built par.
italy on piles, was reached. Pushing
open the felt-covered doors, Lovejoy
Epaid f6rs their entrance, and in an
other moment they were In the long,
w-ceilinged room that formed the
main portion Of the building. A devas.
tating odor rushed out to meet them,
like q blast from some evil furnace.
The place was blue with tobacco
smoke, and at the far end, beyond a
sea Of little tables,$a girl was singing
to the accompaniment Of a cracked
piano. y tt1'5-f ! 5$z,:$,
S$55At one end OF this charming resort
which was typical enough Of its class
stood the glittering bar with shining
array Of glasses, mahogany and pol
ished metal, while opposite the en-
trance, in what appeared to be Z
single-storied addition, was q room
for dancing. Near the wide opening
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13
COOKERY IN CENTRAL AFRICA
People There Have Wonderful Mas
terry Of the Art, According to
Returned Traveller.

Probably few people suspect central
Africa Of harboring some of the most
wonderful cooks in the world, but the
fact was announced by Mrs. M. F1ench
Sheldon, the well known traveller and
explorer, in the course Of 9 lectyfe re-
Gently.
These African people are TIE most
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13
[entally on the man.

II struck it accidentally on the man.
telptece."
SOL And that piece bitten out Of
your ear-he didn't do that, either7''
mo, no, your honor. did that my.
self"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13
Comparative Liberty.

gS do you believe the poets saying
that Stone walls do not a prison
make, nor iron bars cage :" asked.
Mr.. Twobble. a ~. 5 III
II don't know" said Mr.. MeeksfA.
thoughtfully, "but dare say t::3S.s M
stone walls and prison bars seeIss
rather insubstantial things to . man
who has been hedgeds about for: 20
years by the glances Of watchful
wife, H 5l .$@t 4. sl4#
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13
Use for Medieval Armor,

Any family having ancestors can
make use Of the medieval armor that
may have been inherited, cutting it
down to. fit the children that have to
associate with the unmuzzled dogs Of
the neighborhood. = Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13
DON'T LET GRAY HAIRS.
Make You Look Old. Restore Natural
III. Color Nv This Guaray,teed Method.

- CoIor Uy No 0UArAHteeu WU1nuu' u.
dark, natural shade Of hair You
80 much desire ID within your reach--easily, In.
expensively. Simply go to your druggist and get
bottle Of Hays Hair Health. When applied
original youthful color, Absolutely harmless.
Keeps new gray hairs from showing. Imparts
cleanses and tones scalp. No one will know you
are using anything. Dru ggist returns price Tilt
fails. sc 6Oc aud 81 90 at drug stores or direct
on receiptof price and dealer's PhiloH Hay
Specialties Co., Newark, N. J.. Adv. ,2 wv y5s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13
Her Only Alternative.

What! Is Helen sick =" :. ~ n n ST q.
r ooh, no. Her skirts are so narrow
she can't walk, her shoes are SO mar
row she can't stand, her corset so
tight she can't sit, 50 she is lying
down. -Humoristick Listy (Prague).
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13
Safety Appliance Lacking.

Didn't you say" demanded the
young man of the captain. that this
ship was equipped with all appliances
for human safety?"
II did" d,
Then how does it happen that now
find myself engaged to lady did not
know when the vessel left her pier?"
Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13

Cold cash has melted many girls
heart that warm love couldn't touch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-13

Mud is merely emotional clay7
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-08-12

for the county of Iron, and state of
Missouri, 1t the court house in said
county on the fourth Monday in
October, next, 1915, and on or before
the third day thereof (f the term shall
so long continue; and, if not, then
before the end of the term), and plead,
answer or demur to said plaintiffs
petition, the same will be taken as
confessed, Judgment rendered in accord
ance with the prayer of said petition,
and said real estate, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to satisfy said
Judgment, interests and costs, be sold
under a special fieri facias to be issued
thereon.
1t is further ordered that a copy here
of be published according to law in the
Iron County Register, "a weekly news
paper published in said county of Iron,
and state of Missouri.
JESSE M. HAWKINS,
Circuit Clerk.
A. true copy from the record;
Witness my hand and official seal, this
[sEAL] 23d day of July, 1910.
JESSE NJ. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron County, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-08-12
Order of Publication,

In the Circuit Court OF Iron County,
Missouri, in Vacation, July %, 1915.
The State OF Missouri, at the relation
and to the use of B. P. Burnham,
Collector OF the Revenue OF IRON
County, Missouri,
against
H. F. Brown, if living; or the unknown
heirs and devisees Of H. F. Brown, ii
he be dead, DEFENDANTS.
Action to Enforce Lien for Taxes.
Now at this day comes the p%laintil,
B. p. Burnham, collector of the revenue
of Iron county, Missouri, and files his
petition and affidavit, setting forth
among other things, that the defendants
H. F. Brown, il living; or the unknown
heirs and devisees Of H. F.. Brown, ii
he be dead,
are non-residents of the state OF Mis-,
Souri,, and that they cannot be served
with summons in said state; it is there
fore ordered by the clerk OF the circuit
court OF Iron county, Missouri, in
vacation, that publication be made
notifying said defendants that an action
has been commenced against them in
the circuit court of said county, the
object and general nature ii which is to
enforce the lien Of the state OF Missouri
on the following real estate, belonging
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-08-12
Order of Publication.

In the Circuit Court. Of Iron County,
Missouri, in Vacation, July Is, 1915,
The State of Missouri, at the relation
and to the use Of B. P. Burnham,
Collector of the Revenue OF Iron
County, Missouri,
against
j.. B. Bryant and.Wm. Raleke, if living:
or the unknown heirs and devisees OF
j, B. Bryant and VIM. haleke, If they
lie dead, defendants.
(Action to Enforce Lien for Taxes.)
Now at this day comes the plaintiff,
B. p. Burnham, Collector OF the
revenue Of Iron county, Missouri, and
files his petition and affidavit, setting
forth among other things, that the de-
PENDANTS,
j. B. Bryant and VIM. Raleke, if living,
or the unknown heirs and devisees of
j. 3. Bryant and VIM, Raleke, If they
be dead,
are non residents OF the state. Of Mis-
souri,, and that they cannot be served
with summons in said state; it is there
fore, ordered by the clerk OF the circuit
court of Iron county, Missouri, in
vacation. that publication be made
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-08-12
Order Of Publication,

In the Circuit Court of Iron County,
Missouri, in Vacation, July 70, 1915,
The State of Missouri, at the relation
and to the use of B. P. Burnham,
Collector of the Revenue of Iron
County, Missouri,
against
C. 9. Woodwork, if living; or the un-
known heirs and devisees of q. c..
Woodworth, ii he be dead, defend .nts
faction to Enforce Lien for Taxes.)
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
B. P. Burnham, collector OF the revenue
of Iron county, Missouri, and files his
petition and affidavit, setting forth
among other things, that the defendant,
C. c. Woodwork, if living; or the un-
known heirs and devisees of G. G.
Woodworth, if he be dead, are nom
residents of the state of Missouri,
and that they cannot be served with
summons in said state; it is there
fore ordered by the clerk of the cir
cult court of Iron county, Missouri, in
vacation, that publication be made
notifying said defendants that an
action has been commenced against
him in the circuit court OF said county,
the object and general nature OF which
is to enforce the lien of the state of
Missouri on the following real estate,
belonging to the said defendants for
back taxes for the years 1911, 1912,
and 1913, to-wit;
Lot 10 in block 30 of Murdoch Crumb
Company's subdivision of parts OF
sections 20 and 80, township "a, north,
range A east subjectto mineral leserva
ton made by Big Muddy Coal & Iron
Company in book 81, page 24I, Iron
county Land Records. Tract 30 in
section 9, township 50, north, range 3
east-l0. 40 acres, as shown by Murdoch
Crumb Co. Plat book 3, page IL; sub
iect to mineral reservation made by Big
Muddy Coal G. Iron Company in book
So, page 24I, Iron county Land Records,
Iron county, Mo.
Gan itemized statement IN the nature
of a tax bill showing the amount OF
taxes, interest and cost now due on said
real estate for the years aforesaid,
amounting in the aggregate to the sum
of seven and 38-I0Q dollars, is filed
with said petition as provided by law.)
And unless they be and appear at
the next term of said court to be holden
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-08-12

notifying said defendant that an action
has been commenced against them in the
circuit court OF said county, the object
and general nature of which is to en-
force the lien of the state of Missouri
on the following real estate, belonging
to the said defendant for back taxes for
the years 1911, 1912, 1913, to-wit:
Lot 5 in block 30 of Murdoch Crumb
~Company's subdivision of parts of
sections 80 and 80, township "a, north,
range 4 east; subject to mineral reserva-
ton made by Big Muddy Coal G. Iron
Company as in book SO, page 24I, Iron
County Land Records. Tract 26 in
section g., township SO, north, range 3
east-10.4I acres, as shown by Murdoch
Crumb Co. Plat Book 3, page Il; sub
iect to mineral reservation made by
Big Muddy Coal g. Iron Company as in
book SO, page 24I, Iron County Land
Records, Iron county, Mo.
IAN itgmized statement in the nature
of a tax bill showing the amount OF
taxes, interest and cost now due on said
real estate for the years aforesaid,
amounting in the aggregate to the sum
of seven and 38-100 dollars, is filed with
said petition as provided by law
And unless they be and appear at the
next term o. said court to be holden for
the county OF Iron, and state of Mis-
souri,, at the court hLuse in said county
on the fourth Monday in October, next,
1915, and on or before the third day
thereof (if the term shall so long
continue; and, if not, then before the
end of the term,) and plead, answer Oh
demur to said plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken as confessed, judg-
ment rendered in accordance with the
prayer of said petition, and said rea
estate, or so much thereof as may b(
necessary to satisfy said Judgment.
interests and costs, be sold under {
special fieri facias to be issued thereon
1t is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published according to law
in the Iron County Register, a weekly
newspaper published in said county o
Iron, and state of Missouri.
JESSE NJ. HAWKINS,
Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record:
Witness my hand and official seal, thi
[sEAL] 23d day of July, 1915.
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron County, Mo,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-08-12
Order of Publication.

In the Circuit Court of Iron County, Missouri, in
vacation, July %, 1913.
The State of Missouri, at the relation and to the
use Of B.. P. Burnbam, collector of the revenue
of Iron county, Missouri,
against
Michael Heeney, if living; or the unknown heirs
and devisecs of Michael Heeney, if he be dead,
defendants.
faction to Enforce Lien for Taxes.)
Now at this day comes the plaintiff, b. +. Burn
ham, collector of the revenue OF Iron county, MIS-
souri,, and files his petition and afldavlt, settlng
forth among other things, that the defendant,
Michael Heeney, if livi ng; or the unkn own heir
and devisees OF Michael Heeney if he be dead,
are non residents of the state Of Missouri, and That
thev cannot be served with summons III said state;
II is therefore ordered by the clerk of the circuit
court of Iron county, Missouri, in vacation, that
publication be made notifying said defendants that
an action has been commenced against them IN the
circuit court of said county, the object and gener-
al nature OF which is to enforce the llen OF tAs
state of Missouri, on the following real estate, be-
longing to the said defendants for back taxes for
the years19l2, 1918, to witt
Lot 3 in block Al OF Murdoch Crumo suodiTis'
ion of Of parts of sections % and 81, township 81,
north, range 4 east, subject TO mineral reserva-
ton of Big Muddy Coal & Iron Company, in book
SO, page PAL, Iron County Land Records Tract
20 in section 4, township 80, north range D east'
as shown by Murdoch Crumb Company's plat
book ), page 5 ep.
1O.Slacres, subject to mineral reservation of Big
Muddy Coal s. Iron Company, US in book %, page
s4l, Iron County IAnu hecOfuSi Il Aioh OOuh!t
Missouri.
IAN itemized statement in the nature OF a tax
bill showing the amount of taxes, interest and
costs now due on said real estate for the years
aforesaid, amounting in the aggregate to the sum
Of four and 7O-tO0 dollars, Is filed with said pc
tition as provided by law
And unless they be and appear at the next term
of said court to be holden for the county OF Iron,
and State of Missouri, at the court house in SAID
county on the fourth Monday in October next.
1915, and on or before the third day thereof tlt
the term shall so long continues; and, If not, then
before the end of the term), and plead, answer, or
demur to said plaintiffs petition, the same will be
taken us confessed Judgment rendered in accord,
anca with the prayer Of said petition and SAID real
! estate. or so much thereof as may be necessary 20
satisfy said Judgment, interest and costs be sold
under u special fieri facias to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that u copy hereof be pub
lished according to law in the IRON COUNTY REG,
IsTER. a weekly newspaper published IN sald
county of Iron, and State of Missouri.
JESSE NJ. HAWKINS, Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record: ~
Witness my hand and official seal, this 23d day
of July, 1915.
tsEAL( JESSE NJ. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron County, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-08-12

to the said defendants for back taxes
for the years 1911, 1912, 1918. to-wit:
Lot 13 in block 50 of MurdockCrumb
Company's subdivision of parts of
sections 20 and 50, township 81, north,
range 4 east; subject to mineral reserva-
ton made by Big Muddy Coal & Iron
Company in book SO, page 24l, Iron
County Land Records. Tract "a in
section 3, township 80, north, range 3
east-10.46 acres, as shown by Murdoch
Crumb Co. plat book 3, page Ii, subject
to mineral reservation made by Big
Muddy Coal G. Iron Company in book
SO, page 24I, Iron County Land Records,
all in Iron county, Missouri.
An itemized statement in the nature
of a tax bill showing the amount of
taxes, interest and costs now due on said
real estate for the years aforesaid,
amounting in the aggregate to the sum
OF seven and $500 dollars, is filed with
said petition as provided by law.
And unless they be and appearat the
next term of said court to be holden for
the county of Iron, and state OF Mis-
souri,, at the court house in said county
on the fourth Monday in October next,
1915, and on or before the third day
thereof Gf the term shall so long
continue; and, if not, then before the
end Of the term), and plead, answer or
demur to said plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken as confessed, judg-
ment rendered in accordance with the
prayer of said petition, and said real
estate, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said Judgment,
interests and costs, be sold under a
spe cial ieri facias to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published according to law in
the IRON COUNTY REGISTER, a weekly
newspaper published in said county OF
Iron, ard state of Missouri.
JESSE M. HAWKINS.
Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record:
Witness my hand and official seal, this
[sEALl 23d day OF July, 1915.
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron county, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-08-12
Order of Publication

In the Circuit Court of Iron county,
Missouri, in Vacation, July %, 1915.
The state of Missouri, at the relation
and to the use of B. P. Durham,
Collector of the Revenue of Iron
county, Missouri,
against
r. L. Reed, if living; or the unknown
heirs and devisees of R. L. Reed, if
he dead, defendants.
(Action to Enforce Lien for Taxes.)
Now at this day m the plaintiff,
B. P. Burnham, collector of the revenue
of Iron county, Missouri, and files his
petition and affidavit, setting forth
among other things, that the defendant,
R. L. Reed, if living; or the unknown
heirs and devisees of r. L. Reed, ii he
be dead,
are non residents of the state OF Mis-
souri,, and that they cannot be served
with summons in said state; it is there
fore ordered by the clerk OF the circuit
court of Iron county, Missouri, in
vacation, that publication be made
notifying said defendants that an
action has been commenced against
them in the citcuit court of said county,
the object and general nature of which
is to enforce the lien of the state OF
Missouri on the following real estate,
belonging to the said defendants for
back taxes for the years 1912, and
1913, to-wit;
Lot 5 in block 40 of Murdoch Crumb
Company's subdivision OF parts OF sec
tions 90 L. 80, township "a, north, range
A east; subject to mineral reservation
made by Big Muddy Coal C Iron Com
pany in book IS, page 241, Iron County
Land Records. Tract 10 in section y,
township 80, north, range 3 east-I0.43
acres, as shown by Murdoch Crumb
Co. Plat book 3, page11; subject to
mineral reservation made by Big
Muddy Coal C Iron tompany IN book
SO, page 24I, Iron county Land Records,
Iron county, Mo.
IAN itemized statement in the nature
of a tax bill showing the amount Il
taxes interest and cost now due on said
real estate for the years aforesaid,
amounting in the aggregate to the sum
of six and 1900 dollars, is hled with
said petition as provided by law.)
And unless they be and appear at the
next term of said court to be holden for
the county OF Iron, and state Of Mis-
sour, at the court house in said county
on the fourth Monday in October next,
1915, and on or before the third day
thereof iii the term shall SO long con-
tinue; and, if not, then before the end
of the teim), and plead, answer or
demur to said plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken as confessed, judg-
ment rendered in accordance with the
prayer CT said petition, and said real
estate, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said judgment.
interests and costs, be sold under q
special fieri facias to be issued thereon
1t is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published according to law II
the ron County Register, a weekly
newspaper published in said county O.
Iron, and state of Missouri.
JESSE M. HAWKINS,
circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record: -.
Witness my hand and official seal, this
rsEALl 23d day of July, 1915.
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron county, Mo.