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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
UNITED BRETHREN SUNDAY
SCHOOL.

The following program Will be Civ
en- at the United Brethren church on
Friday evening, Dec. -, at 7:30
O o'clock, and all the friends of the
church and Sunday school are cordial
ly invited:
Organ Prelude.
Song by the School.
Invocation.
Scripture-"The Christmas Story"
Song by the school.
Welcome-Cecil Kulberg.
when Christ was born Edith Ell.
bridge.
Class Exercise "Why He Came
Primary Glass.
Duet-Luva Pinch, Ruth Wakefield.
"a Welcome''- -Burdette Stimson.
"When we see the Holly Dale Lo-
"Christmas the Great Children S
Day"-Rose Pope.
"If Every Little Chappie" - Ralph
Frankes.
Class Song 'The Star Of Bethle-
hem intermediate Girls.
"a Christmas Fairy Florence Kul-
welcome Christmas--lna Morarie.se
Herod 4sapd Wise Men Tran an
Costing s:ss
Song, What shall we Give to Jesus
Primary Glass. .:25.
"a Christmas Ralph Alcock.
Laugh and Smile Wagner
An Exercise ''The Strangest Tree
Primary Class Boys.
Trio, "Holy Night Mabel Finch
Htlder Kulberg, Ona Waughop.
Dialogue s"That's Right - Luva
| Pinch, Ruth Wakefield, Burdette
Stimson.
Recitation-Mabel Witberal.
Duet - Misses Sara and Rebecca
"Our King',-Edward Huntsinger.
"A Gift Francis Swankey.
Song-"Gifts for Christi Girls Club.
Recitation Lester Huntsinger.
"An Old Fashioned Grandma
Hilder Kulberg.
"a Hoop Drill Intermediate GIFTS.
Song.
Christmas tree and gifts
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
JAMES cARRoTHERs@

James Carrothers died at Finley
hospital in Dubuque last Friday. De-
cember 18th, 1915, following an op-,
Grafton for appendicitis. The remains.
we're brought to the home OF has
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Car z.
rothers in Prairie township, and run
eral services III cid at the Silver
Creek church Monday afternoon. the
services were conducted by Rev. Mr.
Cooper of Masonville. 1nterment was
made in the Silver Creek cemetery
Mr.. Carrothers was born in Pralrles
township in September, 1898, and
spent all of his life on the home
farm. He was a young man OF clean
life and exemplary habits. He leaves
to mourn his untimely death his par:
ents, and a large circle of relatives l'''s
and friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
Methodist Episcopal.

Subject for the Sunday morning
sermon will be, "A Man and his
Years"
:: The evening subject will be re,
view of the year 1915 and the need
of the Gospel at its close.
Christmas prayer meeting on Ihurs'
day evening and thanksgiving Tor the
Christmas message.
' There will be a Christmas tree
and appropriate exercises by the
/. Sunday school on Friday evening" at
7:3O. -,
The Methodist Brotherhood Will
hold watch night service on Fri
day evening, Dec. 81, to which ev-
cry one is cordially invited to be pres
ent Picnic supper will be served
beginning at p. m, and continuing
until all are served. This will be fol
lowed by a literary program consist
ing of music, readings, addresses,
picture slides of the Holy Land, and
a devotional service at the close OF
the year.
:. Miss Margaret Dittmer, will repeat
by special request, the offertory
number" Silent Night" which She
played so beautifully during the
sacred concert Sunday afternoon.
Miss Nena Muller will sing a solo
number during the morning service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22

Scripture Reading and Prayer-Rev.
G. K. Hudson.

Scripture Reading and Prayer-Rev
G. K. Hudson.
Helping Santa Claus Howard Kei-
ser.
Christmas Carol Adene siddell.
A Gift to Santa Katherine Morgan
and Doris Wilson.
Song-Eleven Primary Pupils.
just Like Me-Arleigh Reed.
The Tardy Santa Claus Benjie Hol-
bert.
I Wonder-Oswell Jacobson and Ell.
mer jacobson.
Christmas Gifts to Jesus-Ruby Pill
grim.
The Christmas snow-flakes-E -Ethelyn
Young.
Making Presents Three Little Girls
Santa-Letha RiZer.
A Christmas Visit-Florence Berry.
The Christmas Carol-Elvin Keiser.
song-Miss Lindsay's Classes
The Christmas POstman-LeRoy Nor
gan.
Greetings to Santa Mildred Nc
When a Miles a Mile - Gerald
Wilson,. A.
Song-Dear Christmas Time Carrie
Arnold's Class.
Santa and the Mouse - Vinita Dan
iels.
Santa Claus Hazel Noyes.
The Mending Bee Florence Davis,
Jenett Kennie, Mabel Zirtzman and
Thelma ColesOn.
A Rest for Santa Claus Preston
Ports.
The Star Mildred Hamblin.
Song, When Yuletide Shin neth-Letha
and Edith Allen.
Poor Santa Claus Sylvia Hamblin.
The Stars Messgeners- Irene Dan
iels.
Bells, Miss Miners
Glass.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
COUNCIL MEETING.

The City Council held an unevent-
full meeting in City Clerk Wilson'S
office on Monday evening. with Coun-
cilmen Hcckaday, Dunham, Cowles
and Williams and City Attorney Bron-
son and City Clerk Wilson present.
A few items of business were con-
sidered by the councilmen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
Presbyterian Church.

presbyterian OTT0TO11s
Morning worship and communion
service at 1O:3O.
Sunday school, 11:45.
Christian Endeavor, $3.50.
Evening service, 7:30.
Preparation service Thursday ev-
ening at 1880.
White Christmas Gift Exercise,
Christmas night at 7:3O.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
BEAUTIFUL HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. M H. NWilliston are
now settled in their beautiful new
home on the corner of Butler and
Madison streets. The home which
they have just completed is one Of
the incest dwellings in Manchester
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
BLAIR-ROBBINS.

Miss Ina Blair, who has been one:
of the efficient operator for the Della
ware County Telephone company for
several years, and Mr.. Will Robbins,
were united in marriage on December
14th, Rev. c. K. Hudson performing
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins
will make their home in tfis city.
Their many friends extend congratu-
latiOnS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
A BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM.
The time old custom C1

J. Inc time Olu CuSIa1i VI SCI =
: ing lighted candles in the win : :,
: dows en- Christmas eve, to give
! holiday greeting to the passer by. ::
}; is a charming idea aid one that :
: is heartily endorsed by the cit ]:
! les in our country that have !
: adopted it. 1t would warm the :.
( very cookies of our hearts to see !,
\ every home, in Manchester :
: frightened by these evidences :
( of peace on earth, good will to !
! men," :
: Everyone can join in this :
( silent Christmas greeting to !
: cur fellow-towns people, and it :
8 once this pretty custom is car !
! ried out with hearty enthusiasm !
: no one will ever want to know :
6. another Christmas eve without !
! it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
TRAIN SCHEDULE HELD UP.

A few weeks ago announcement
was made of a proposed change OF
time in a number CT the trains and
the addition of two trains, an east
and west bound train. These
changes have been held up for the
INT, because of vigorous protests
the western divisions. l.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
MANCHESTER CHURCHES.
Lutheran

Special Christian services will be
held in the Presbyterian church next
Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. A pro-
gram will be rendered and everyone
is cordially invited to attend the
services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
Baptist Church.

Sunday morning subject, THE
Precious Christ Evening, What
Good Thing Shall Do" The public
cordially invited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
St. PauI's.

Rev. w. j. Suckow will preach
next Sunday afternoon at $3.50. Sab
bath school at 2:30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
United Brethren.

Sunday Services. Morning worship,
1890. The pastor will preach a
Christmas sermon especially for the
boys and girls of the church and
Sunday school. All are invited. Even
inR service at 7:30, subject, bar
gains"
Prayer service, Thursday evening,
at 1880, at the parsonage. Subject
"The Day of the Lord.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
ST MARY'S CHURCH.

Members of St. Mary's Catholic
church will observe the Christmas
season by attending Low Mass at
$50 and High Mass at 10:3O on
Christmas forenoon. An appropriate
Christmas sermon by Rev. Father
r. Rooney will also be given follow
ing High Mass at 1880.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22

ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The following program will be CIV
en- by the school on Friday evening,
December Oath:
Welcome Speech Blanche Hamblin.
wat a Little Girl Can Do Edith
Paisley.
Christmas Voices six children Al
bert Bolei, Minnie Warner, Fred
Coats, Elijah Coats, Eva Kephart,
and Lura Hanna.
Duet by Hugh Bessey and Martin Lo-
gan.
Christmas Day is eBes+ Blanche
Hamblin and Heiserman.
A Christmas Wish Pauline Good
rich.
Inst for Christmas-Earl Paisley.
Duet-Ida Trumblee and Mary Put
nam.
Annie and Willie's Prayer - Ellen
Paisley.
Exercise-Cities of the Bible - by
seven boys Walter Hamblin, Earl
Paisley, Harold Adams, Henry
Benson. Donald Hamblin and Gil
bert Putnam.
Song-Primary Class.
Things l Want-Hugh Bessey.
lest for Christmas-Earl Paisley.
'Cornet Solo-Margaret Adams.
Two Little Stockin ngs-Clara Bolel.
Song-Mrs. Strains Glass.
Jesus, a Little Child-Minnie Warner.
Santa, Up-to-date-Ione June.
song-"Jolly Old st. Nick" by group
Of children.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

On Christmas eve, the pupils OF
the Baptist SABBATH school Will give
the following program:
Song-"Joy to the World.
PRAYER by the pastor, Rev. H. +. NC
Donald.
Welcome-William Durey.
Recitation-Joe Lampman.
The Snow Fairies-Primary depart
ment.
R ecitation- Clifford Hirdal.
Recitati~ n Karl Dorman.
Song-"Upon the Housetop, Prl--
mary Glass.
r Recitation-Byron VOORHEES,.
Recitaticn-Carlt Lamrmsn
Solo-"F alling Snowflakes,' Loualne
Brown.
Recitati: n-Lewis Hoyle.
Song Hes Fooling YOU" Junior
Department.
mediate department:
r observation-disclosures Hindal.
Recitaticn-Jennie Douglas.
Solo - 'I've Been Good" Melvin
Cleveland.
play 'The Christmas Spirit Jun
ior department.
Entrance of Santa Claus.
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
The pupils of the Methodist Sunday
school will give the following inter
-sting program on Friday evening,
December "a:
"Silent Night" Sunday school and
congregation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
w. r. C. ELECT OFFICERS.

At a recent meeting of tie WO-
mans Relief corps, the following
officers were elected fer the ensu-
ing year:
President. 49,. Mrs. A. c. Carter
Is. v. Mrs. Mary Thompkms
J. w., :. Mrs. Effie Minch.
Treasurer Mrs. Anna Fishe1
Guard ,.. Mrs. Mary Barnd
Conductor, Mrs. Jennie Duncan
|Delega.e to District Conven-
tion, :. Mrs. P. S. Crosby
Alternate >. Mrs. Julia Brownell
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
BURNS FATAL
TO CHILD. j. J .
TRAGIC DEATH OF LITTLE CHILD;
CLOTHES BURNED FROM LIT
TIE BODY.
BLOOD POISON CLAIMS BOY.
Harold Heiserman, Seven Year Old
Son of c.. Heiserman, Succumbs
After Terrible Suffering.

Two homes, one in North Manches-
ter and the other six miles; north
west of Manchester, have been p1u1g-s
ed in deep sorrow, on account OF tnd3
tragic deaths of two little members
of the respective families.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
White, six miles northwest of Nan
chester on Monday, occurred a trag-
edy which has shocked the entire
community. While the mother was
about her work in a wash room apart
from the home, the baby, barely old
and strong enough to walk about
the house, set fire to its clothing,
and before the mother could ext1R-
guish the flames, the greater part q
the baby's body was burned TO ~
crisp. It is believed that the little
one must have taken piece OF Da-s
per, and child-fashion played Win
the fire through the grating in ahe
kitchen range. The fire was con-.
municated to the baby's clothes, and
in a few seconds the flames nad
spread almost over the entire little
victim. Medical aid soon relieved
the little sufferer from the excrnttat
ing suffering caused from the fright
full burns. Little hope for the baby,s
recovery was held out from the out-
set, and at two o'clock on Tueeey
afternoon, death came as a RELIEF.
Funeral services will be held Mt
the family home on Thursday fore
noon at eleven O'Clock. conducted BY
Rev. G.. l.. Heiserman, foalowing
which the little body will be laid 70
rest in Oakland cemetery. H a
Mr.. and Mrs. White have the pro
found sympathy Of host Of friends
in this hour of great affliction.
Harold, the seven year old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher HeisermaA,
living in North Manchester, died at
the home of his parents Tuesday af-
ternoon, after an nlnesss Of several
weeks. The child has been a.sui-5
ferer from bloodpoison, and death
must have come as a gracious re- re-
lease from hopeless suffering. FNn-
eral services will be held at ST..
Paul's church Thursday afternoon, ~
Rev l Hud son. IntermentaS M
be mane III Oaklsad i1comet
Mr.. and Mrs. Heiserman have the
sympathy Of many friends In the'ir
great sorrow. Up I. 4. s IA 8Sas$ S9s$
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
CAROLS FOR
GLAD SEASON
MANCHESTER CHURCHES TO OBJ
SERVE ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH
OF PRINCE OF PEACE.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Next Friday Evening Will Be Oc
casion Upon Which Most Exer-
cises Will Be Held.

The message of the first Christ
mas night, peace on Earth, to Men
Good WILL" which has echoed down
through the centuries from the BIRTH
place of the King, will find a re-
sponse in the churches and Sabbath
schools of the city in the celebra-
tion of the feast on Friday evening
and on the coming Sabbath. The
joyousness Of the season, season so
replete with religious meaning,
will be reflected in the appropriate
exercises of the various churches.
The story of the Infant Saviour will
again resound in song throughout the
length and breadth of this fair land
of ours, bringing a message of peace
and love to all mankind.
Programs of unusual interest will
be given by the various Sabbath
schools of the city, as follows:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22

F
Scripture Reading, by sBoys Class: :stf;
Song by Beginners Glass, and pre-
,sentation Of their White Gifts
Song-"Away in a Manger," by Pri-
mary department, and presentation
. of White Gifts.
Song-"O Little Town of Bethle--
hem," by girls class.
Junior Department bring White Gifts.
intermediate department bring White
Gifts.
Senior Department bring White Gifts.
Adult department bring White Gifts.
Song-"Silent Night, Holy Might" by
school.
A Story, told by Miss Ruth Suckow.
Song -"Hark, The Herald Angels
Sing" by the school.
"What Jeol Ben-Ezra Saw: in Bethle-
hem''-Illustrated Christmas Story.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
The church and Sabbath school will
join in celebrating the Christ
mas season by observing white
Christmas" Many of the schools
are adopting this form of celebration
in place of the program, and tree,
laden with presents from parents and
friends of the pupils. The dominant
note in the white Christmas" is
the giving Of substance, service and
self. This same idea was carried
out by the school last year, and
proved to be one OF the most help
full exercises every participated
in by the children as we'll as the old
er ones in the congregation. In con-
nection with this service a program,
consisting of appropriate songs, read
lngs, and exercises by the lit
tie tots, will be given. The follow
ing is the program in detail:
Professional Hymn-"Oh, come All
Ye Faithful" by the Sunday school.
The Legend of Cathay-"They Pre-
sented Unto Him Gifts" by Superin
tendent.
Song-'It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear" by Sunday school.
Prayer by the Pastor. .,.,
Solo = Selected Miss Z Florence
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-24
AUSTRIANS AND ITALIANS
ARE FIGHTING IN CLOUDS

Geneva. Switzerland. June 24.-At 81
Elvio pass, which is known as the
rear door to Italy" the Austrians
are strongly fortified. and are also
heavily inSrenched in the heights over
looking the Valentine valley, accord
ing to accounts given by swiss frontier
guards who are observing the daily
duels between Austrian and Italian ar
tillery.
Dueis are in progress daily above
the clouds, which cut off the views OF
the gunners IN consequence, botn
Austrians and Italians depend upon
field telephones for obtaining the
range.
Italian howitzers lower down nave
the exact range Of the top OF the pass
and fire through the clouds. Their
principal target is a hotel on the sum
nit in which the Austrian staff IS
lodged. Dreispachen Spite, with an
altitude OF 1927 feet, which is an Aus
trian artillery station. is being Dom
barded from Scurlazo. In one hour
the Italians dropped IS shells, work
ing havoc to the summer hotels
St Elvio pass is covered with Two
feet OF snow. At night Il presents an
unusual spectacle, being Illuminated
by the searchlights Of both sides ana
by flames OF artillery fire.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-24
TAGES ZEITUNG ALLOWED
TO RESUME PUBLICATION


Berlin, Germany, June 24-The Tages
Zeitung, the publication Of which was
suspended last Monday by the German
authorities, reappeared today. The sus-
pension order against this paper was
issued, according to the general uD-
Outstanding, because OF an article on
the American note TO Germany IN
friendly in its tone to the United States
The first reissue Of the Tages Eel
tung contains another article by count
Won ReventlOw, whose previous state
menrs on German-American relations
are supposed to have incurred the dis
pleasure OF the authorities. In tOday's
article count Won ReventloW makes
covert attack upon president Wilson
IN connection with reports that
peace conference is to be held In
Switzerland, supposedly at the instfga-
lon OF the president
After mentioning these reports, the
count says:
Meanwhile president Wilson has
closed the Panama canal to shipping
trade. in order that transportation OF
ammunition and other war materials
from eastern harbors OF the United
states TO Nladivostok for the increas-
ing Russian fighting strength. shan
nor surfer interruption. And over the
atlantic at the same time are voyag-
ing from the United States floating
drs Gnals and ammunition depots IN
order that the cries for HELM from
Great Britain and France shall he
sllenced- And again, at the same time
president Wilson demands that a sure
and unlmpeded journey be guarantaed
these floating arsenals."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-24
AND
SHIP RELEASED
Norwegian Ship Was Seized
by British Authorities,
but Allowed to Sail.

London. Eng, June 24-The Norweg-
ian steamer Bergensfjord. together
with DR.. Bernhard Dernburg. has been
released by the British authorities and
will sail from Klrkwan tonight.
Interest in DernhurE.
New York. June 2A--In the absence
Of details concerning the seizure OF the
Norwegian American liner Bergens-
ford, detained by the British at Kirk
wall, there was much speculation here
today as TO what had happened to DR..
Bernhard Dernburg. former colonial
sailed from here on the steamer June
u under guarantees Of safe conduct
given by representatives in America Of
the allied powers.
Censor Delayed News.
All that was definitely known was
Norway, had been interrupted This in
telligence reached New York after a
two days delay by the British censor,
the dispatch being filed last Monday
and delayed in transmission till We'd
nesday. The dispatch also stated that
the Swedish steamer Varying, from
Savannah. for Swedish ports. likewise
was detained by the British authori-
ties.
In maritime circles the detention Of
the Bergensf1ord, apart from the 1act
that DR.. Dernburg and his wife were
aboard, was not regarded as OF IN
usual significance, although in most
cases where transatlantic liners have
been detained the delay has been long
est on the west bound voyage. The
steamer Frederick VIII which reached
New York today from Scandinavian
ports. was detained a day at Stornoway,
and the Dutch liner Noordan, arriving
Wednesday, was held up three days at
KirkWall.
Passengers Removed
Officers and passengers OF the Scan
dinavian-American line steamer Fred
erick VIII from Scandinavian ports,
said on arrival today that four passen-
gers. two cabin and two Storage, were
taken off by British authorities at
Stornoway, where the steamer was d.
verted by the British patrol, because
they were apparently Of German birth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-24

(Oont1nued From Ince One).
wet springs; hot, bIistering summers
and dreary, chilly autumns
In a Sharply Cut VALLEY.
The Galician capital lies in a sharply
cut valley, embroidered on every hand
by Well-wOoded hills The parks and
promenades Of the city reach out into
the hills, where some Of the finest
walks and garden spots have been laid
out Beyond the suburbs Of the capital,
little Polish villages straggIe over the
country roads, and, geese, for which
Gal1cta enjoyed no small measure OF
lame. met the travellers eyes every
where. The insignificant little stream.
Peltew, an affluent Of the Bug, flows
by the city
"Lemberg lies 4ss miles northeast of
Vienna by rail, md 212 miles east
southeast Of CracoW- It is about so miles
from the Russian border. The capital is
main station upon truuklines to
Odessa, CEernoWitz, capital of Buko-
wiuas Breslau, in Germany, and Buda-
Pest, IN Hungary It is the fourth CITY
in size in the Austrian empire, coming
after Vienna, Prague and Triest Com
mercialy and industrially, as well as
politically and edcuattOnally it Is the
most important city in Galicia. It's fac
tories turn out machinery, iron wares,
matches, steaTin, candles and naptha-
Is Religious Center.
Besides being the seat Of the chief
economic organization and OF the gov
eminent Of the crOwnland, Lemberg is
an important religious center, the seat
OF three archbishops, OF the Roman
Catholic, the United Greek, and the
United Armenian churches The Univer-
sIty OF Lemoerg was founded by sm-
peror Joseph II in 17S4,and since 1871
its language Of instruction has been
Polish There are q number OF impor-
tant museum collections in the city,
among them collections all important
TO the student Of the early lifeand Gus
toms Of the country?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-24
"RUBE" REISER DIES AT
SAN ANTONIO; BODY HERE

The body Of Frederick William
C'Rube'D Reiser, who died at san An
tonic on Tuesday. was brought to FL
Paso Thursday morning and the funeral
will take place from Nagley & Kaster's
chapel on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
under the auspices Of the Elks-
Frederick William Reiser came TO Fl
Paso from St. Louis a little over p
years ago. and made his home in this
city until about nine months ago, when
he moved to San Antonio. He was 40
years of age and was widely known
among the pioneers in the southwest.
The body was accompanied here by
his wife and a sister. Miss Annie B.
Reiser. Of st. Louis. He is also sur
vived by his mother and two other sis
tiers. who live in St Louis.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. G. H Higgins, chap
lain OF the local lodge Of Elks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-24
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
IS CAUSE OF FLAMES

Spontaneous combustion. believed to
have been caused by heat generated
in wooden mattresses folded on the
sleeping porch. resulted in an Outburst
Of flame which for a time endangered
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hun
ter, 3O12 Bliss street, shortly after noon
Thursday. Cotton mattresses. with
some other wOolens, had been folded
and lay on a box on the porch against
the brick wall Of the house. Working
men in the vicinity ran to the house
when the flames were discovered, and
put out the fire with a garden hose,
supplemented by buckets OF water \
burned refrigerator and porch floor,
together with the bedding. was the ex-
tent Of the damage, aside from smoke
injury.