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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
HIGHLAND TWP.

Mr.. Augustus Aucutt of Aurora,
Illinois, and Miss Herd of this
place, were United in marriage last
week. .-'.;
Miss Alice Baton entertained a
number of friends at her home on
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Nelson of Straw
berry Point; Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Fay
and Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Penfield and
daughter of Forestvine spent Sunday
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
Nelson.
| H. B. Bailey, who has been re:
siding or the John Ticknor farm
held a public auction on Wednesday
of last week. Mr.. Bailey and family
expect to move to South Dakota the
latter part of the month.
Ralph Jenney has recently begun
buying hogs and cattle in Dundee. MI
Jenny formerly resided in Greeley
and will remove his family to Dun
dee as soon as he can find a resi-
dence.
Miss Ruby Long of Manchester
visited in the Richard Smith home
several days during the past week.
! Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Smith
spent Sunday at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bliss Of
Kansas have been visiting with
friends in this vicinity during the
past week. Mr. Bliss was one OF
the early settlers in Delaware coun
ty.
The r. R. Jewell family spent Sun
day at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
William Troupe, in Forestville.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
EDGEWOOD.

There will be a Christmas tree
and program in the basement of the
M. q. church on Christmas eve.
The Fayette students cane home
Friday nj ht for their Christmas va
cation.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Will Robbins. of
Manchester, visited his mother last
week.
Miss Gena Minkler, who teaches
at Council Bluffs, came home Sat
urday to spend the holidays at her
home.
spent last Tuesday and Wednesday
in Edgewood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred F1enniken are
here from Houston, MIMI, visiting
the formers parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wiley came
home Wednesday from their trip to
Texas.
Mr.. Ed Putt was confined to his
bed most of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ellis and
children spent last week in Coggon
visiting the formers mother and 9TH
er relatives.
Miss Esther ;O'Neil came satur--
day morning from Elliott, Iowa, to
spend her Christmas vacation with
her sister, Mrs. Frank Robson.
! Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Elliott we're on
the sick list last week.
! Mrs. Plczzy Fishel came home last
week, having spent three weeks with
relatives near Export.
Jim Robson was up from Manches-
ire several days last week.
| Mrs. Iva Young and daughter OF
Manchester spent several days here
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
RYAN,.

Miss Edna King, who is teacher
in the John Harrington district, mad.
! $27 at the basket social held Fri
day evening.
i Mrs. Tom Turner was quite sicl
at the home of her parents in thu
country last week. Her mother was
caring for her.
Lester Gilchrist, the barber, was
taken very sick last week and OF
lie Gilchrist is looking after the
shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. McElliott an6
family were visitors in Manchester
last week at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. J. Britt.
The many friends of Mrs. Chas
Kennedy will be sorry to learn Of
her serious illness, at her home east
for her.
Mrs. Julia Behan was a visitor
with her son, Dave, in the country
last week.
Mrs. Alex Kehrli and son, Ray
returned Saturday evening from
Iowa City, where Ray was in the
hospital recovering from an opera
ton.
NILS. marry MuChuc opCul " CuAS .
day at the Irie Muckle home in Man
chester.
F. L. Houston, E. E. McCloud and
J. w. Tarlton attended the funeral
of James Carrothers at Silver Creek
Monday.
Sam McCreavy has accepted a pc.
sition with Tom Houlahan.
Mrs. VIM. digger was a Christmas
shopper in Cedar Rapids Saturday.
Ray Mangold, who is attending st.
Joseph's school in Dubuque is home
for his vacation.
Martin O'Brian returned Saturday
evening from the South, where he
held position as station agent.
Clay Tracy of Minnesota, is ex-
pected here this week to spend Christ
mas at home.
Mr.. Squires and two daughters left
Tuesday of last week to spend the
winter months at Orlando, Fla.
The public schools closed Friday
for a two weeks vacation.
Miss Maize Dolphin will leave on
Wednesday morning for Levenswortb,
Kansas, to spend Christmas with her
sister, Opal, who is attending school
at that place.1-
Miss Flora Barntz has accepted
a position at the Geo. Smith store.
Mrs. Jimmie Mcdonald accom-
panied Mrs. John Aldrich home from
Sioux City Saturday evening. Mrs.
Aldrich is in very poor health.
The many friends of Mrs. Powers,
who resides in Manchester, will be
sorry to- learn of her serious illness,
at that place. Mrs. Powers was a,
resident OF Ryan at one time.
Mr.. Patrick McEnany, an old
resident of Mont, passed away at
the home of his son, Mr.. Mike Nc
Enany, in Dubuque, Saturday even
ing at o'clock. The remains were
brought here Monday and taken to
Mont, where the funeral was held,
burial being made in the cemetery
at that place.
A series of revival meetings will
start at the Methodist church Sunday
evening, Dec. &c. There will be SER
vices every evening during the
week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22

Steele and other relatives.
Mrs. Henry Boyer came home last
week from Mowbridge, S. D., where
she spent a few days with her son
Albert, who runs a creamery at that
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Alcorn are en-,
joying a visit from their son, Frank
who is here from Montana.
Mr.. Clarence Barr, of Cedar Rap.
ids, was in town last week demon.
strating the High oven Range, at the
V. ]. Coolidge Hardware store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelton Arnold, OF
Anamosa, are rejoicing over the arriv
al of a son, born Dec. IL.
Mrs. Nell Sherman and Mrs. Leora
Norris were down from Strawberry
Point, between trains last Friday.
! Miss Mayme Zubrod has closed
her millinery store for the winter,
and gone to her home at Anamosa.
Carl Funk was in Manchester last
week attending court.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sevey and lit
tie son were in Strawberry Point last
Friday.
Mr.: Jordahl now has charge of the
Farmers creamery.
DR.. Knapp of McGregor, visited his
uncle, Tyler Palmer, recently.
Miss Mable True came home from
Waterloo Saturday for a visit with
home people.
Mr.. Vern Ward of Waterloo, spent
Sunday at the Ed Noble home.
Harold Elliott was in Strawberry
Point last Monday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
HONEY CREEK,

! HONEY CREEk.
! Mrs. Daniel Ryan, and Mrs. Bert
Ryan were shopping in Manchester
Tuesday.
Mrs. Lindsay Barr and baby were
over Sunday visitors at the paren
tai Jackson home at Lamont.
Fred Meyen was caller in ou1
. vicinity Saturday.
Frank Schmock was a Thorpe call
er Saturday.
The basket social and literary pro
gram which was held at County Cor.
ners church Friday evening was well
attended.
Mrs. Jas. Barr was shopping in
Edgewood Saturday.
Mrs. F. P. Grapes has gone to
Iowa City for medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rossow en-
tertained the formers parents from
Manchester recently.
N. Burco shipped car of stock to
Kansas City last week and accompa-
MED the shipment to the market.
Mr. and Mrs. Jassen Hindal visited
with relatives at Fayette last week.
Daniel Smith Of Mitchell, N. D.,
is here visiting his brother, Sherman
Smith, and other relatives.
Burdette Givens, Guy Eddison and
Ben Hooker of Manchester, took din
ner at the = Frank Schmock home
Sunday -%.ss s,s.sa. j..
Mrs: Sherman Smith sold $50 worth
of poultry in Edgewood Tuesday.
Mrs. Daniel Ryan visited q few
days of last week at the Bert Ryan
home.
Charles Squires left last week for
Oregon, called there by the death
Of his brother, Clarence.
The ladies of the Larkin club
were entertained Friday at the
Mrs. w. Mitten home.
Charles Knight and Lewis Weeks
autoed to L. D. Knights Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Mattison spent
Sunday with relatives at Aurora.
Ray Squires is ill at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Brown have
gone to Waterloo for a visit with
relatives.
The N. Lehman family were in
Manchester trading Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Weston and
family were Sunday guests at the
Louie Schwartz home. =
Wishing all the readers of the
Democrat a merry Christmas and a
happy New Year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
GRANGE MEETING JAN. 9TH.

AS the regular meeting Of Jones
Mill Grange would come on New
: Years day, it has been deemed
best to postpone the meeting until
Saturday, January 9th. At this meet
ing the newly elected officers will
be installed and number Of new
members initiated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
RED LETTER BOOK SALE.

On another page Of this issue Of
The Democrat A. c. Phillip, pro-
prietor of the Central Pharmacy, an
nounces his annual Red Letter Book
Sale, which takes place on Friday
of this week. Mr.. Philip has cut
the prices en- books regardless
of cost, and the prices quoted ought
to move them readily. Our readers
should not overlook this advertise
ment
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
WantAdS.

YEoMEN.
brotherhood Of American Yeomen
meets regularly every. LIST and Sd
Tuesdays. Visiting archers always
welcome.
W. D. HOYT,
Foreman.
CHAS. H. BUNKER,
Correspondent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
FARM FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

FARM FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
223 acres Delaware County, Iowa,
6 miles west Of Manchester and 1 IL
miles northeast of Masonville on the
"Hawkeye Highway" Good level
land, just rolling enough to drain
nicely, some tile, about two-thirds
in cultivation, balance hay and pas
ture, good fair set of improvements
in. good repair. Will sell on easy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
FOR SALE

Residence property four blocks
from corner of Main and Frank
lin streets; water and sewer connec-
tons, curb and gutter in and paid
for; convenient barn. Possession can
be given any time. Inquire of
CARR & CARR,
40 tt Manchester, Iowa.
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SAVE IS CENTS.

SAVE SIS CENTS.
Bring your suits to this store i
you want. them cleaned and pressed
Cleaning and pressing done FOR 81
cents. We save you IS ceats o.
every suit cleaned.
=, SNODGRESS CLOTHING CO.,
52wks1 Manchester, Ia.
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NOTICE.

We are about to close our
books fos' the year, and all those
knowing their account to be past
due will please call and settle by
cash or note. 47w6
MANCHESTER LUMBER co.
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NOTICE.
All persons knowing themselves
to be indebted to this office will
please settle by cash or short time
note, as we will soon begin to in
voice, and our books for the year
will soon be closed.
THE ECLIPSE LUMBER CO.,
48wkstf E. r. Daniels, Mgr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22

Ray Wells, who is attending a
mechanical arts school at Chicago,
is spending his vacation with 50 his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Wells.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Anyone wishing to sell or buy real
estate, see. M. I. B. RICHMOND.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22
FOR SALE

rs thoroughbred Duroc jersey
stock hogs at reasonable prices. Some
of the choicest strains. Inquire at
farm, 4 miles south of Manchester,
80 rods west of Young School house.
Phone IL and l on 10.
43Wkstf EMIL VENDING.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-22

terms or exchange for smaller farm
stock of merchandise, town property
or cheaper land. Address box 1S5
Independence, Iowa. 81 wks Z n.y. !
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-12-04
JOCIAL NEWJ

Hugh W. Caldwell attended meeting of the
Executive Committee of the Maryland State
Teachers Association held at Hotel Rennert,
Baltimore, on Friday evening.
Mrs Harry Kibler is spending some time
with relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs Mary Fillingame is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Isaac Payne.
Mrs. l.. X. Barwick and Frances Ellison
spent Wednesday in Wilmington.
Miss Adelaide Clayton entertained the
Bridge Club on Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Harry Koeher. of Philadelphia, is the
guest of Miss Adelaide Clayton.
Misses Edith and Edna Brown spent the
week end with their parents Mr.. and Mrs.
William Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs Clifford Dale, of Philadelphia,
guests of Mr.. Andrew Beaston.
Mrs. NJ f. Freeman and Miss Hattie Nor
gan spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs
George Padley of Cecilton.
Mr.. Edgar Ellison spent Thursday and Fri
day in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Clayton and daughter
Frances spent Monday in Philadelphia
Mrs. N. Loveless and Miss Helen Loveless
spent the week end in PHILADELPHIA
Mrs. +. A. Beauchamp spent THANKSGIVING
at Atlantic City
Miss Helen Windle spent several days last
week at her home in West Grove.
Miss Ruth Mills visited her sister at Cam
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-12-04
Cecilton

Mr. Alvin Shaw spent several days last week
in Baltimore.
Mr.. Eugene Mitchell of Wilmington, spent
THANKSGIVING day with his parents, Rev. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Mitchell.
Miss Agnes Ostrom, who has been attend
ing jefferson Training School for Nurses in
Philadelphia, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eric Ostrom.
Mr. GcorpS Humphrey. OF Wilmington.
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nick
crson.
Misses Avcrda Ferguson and Ada Davis
spending several days this week with
friends in Baltimore
Mrs. G. w Padley and Mr.. Harold Padley,
Miss Celeste Benson and G. Hill Padey were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Davis near
Middlctown, Del, on Sunday.
Mrs Emma Pierce, who has been visiting
relatives in Philadelphia and New Jersey has
returned home.
Mr.. W. II. Anderson and Miss Ruth Alder
son spent part of this week in Baltimore.
DIR. and Mrs. r. NJ. Black and Misses Molie
Mccoy and Margaret Black were Elkton visi-
tors last Friday.
Messrs Durney Oldham, Earle Jones, Ben
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-12-04

jamin Bayne and holland Filingame of Will
mngton spent Thursday of last week at their
homes, here.
Miss Lille Ferguson of the Woman's Col
lcge Of Delaware. spent Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson.
Mrs. NJ. f. Freeman and Miss Hattie Nor
gan, of Chesapeake City, have been visiting
Mrs. G. W Padley
Mr. and Mrs. William Howard, Miss NJ E.
Ferguson, Of Randaa, Misses Elva Griffith
and Georgia Ellison, of near Chesapeake City,
visited relatives and friends in town on Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Smith and daughter
Miss Edna. visited relatives in Kennedyville
on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William McMullin, of Port
Penn, Del, spent Thanksgiving day with
Misses Mollie and Arrie Mccoy
party of young girls and boys rode TO
kennedyville on their bicycles Thursday, ate
lunch on their way at Sparks Mill. On Fri
day the same club visited Chesapeake City and
inspected the steam pump. Those in the
party were Misses Henrietta Davis. Hen
rietta Manlovc, Elsie Wilson and Gladys Rig
gin: Master Robert Ferguson Porter DAVIS,
Philip Riggin and Thomas Rose.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wilson and Mrs
George Beaston were visitors at Landlord
Bay, last Thursday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-12-04
For Christmas

Use and beauty are contained in every article We.
offer for Christmas.
silk. Drcs, Goods hid Gloves, silk Hose. Lea
Their Coodo. Novelties of many kinds. Brass Novelties,
Ribbons. PyraIin ivory Ncckwear. Sweaters. Muf1l-
crs, kmono, Blanket Robes, Auto Rugs. Linens of
all sorts. Blankets, Spreads. ComforlabIea, Peicoas
SILK Underwear, llandkcrchicfs and Umbrellas.
We solicit charge from those of established credit
and deliver purchases free within reasonable distance
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-12-04
week of Miss Myrtle Dorcus.

week OF MisS Myrtle Dorcus
Mr.. Thomas Owens. of Baltimore. spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Margaret Norris.
Mrs. C. S. Caldwell. of Bowie. spent last
week with her mother, Mrs. John Lamm.
Mr.. Amos Shanks, of Wilmington. spent
Sunday with Mrs. William Stebbing.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Campbell and children
spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Becker in Walbrook.
Mr.. John NJ Campbell spent Sunday
in Walbrook with Mr.. F. T. Benson.
Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Stephenson and baby,
of Elkton, spent the Thanksgiving season with
Mr.. H. T. Stephenson.
Miss Margaret Iiindman, of Baltimore,
spent Sunday with Miss Phoebe Pyle.
Miss Mabel Stephenson, of Baltimore, spent
the week end at her home.
Mr.. Howadr b. Pugh of Wilmington. spent
Thanksgiving at his home.
Mrs. Fred Gerhauser, of Wilmington, visit
ed friends in town on Tuesday
Friday evening, December 10. at s o'clock,
Mr.. Israel Dorman. violinist, Miss Tammaley.
pianist of the Peabody Institute, Baltimore,
and Prof. John Parker. of the Tome School,
soloist will give a musical in Nesbitt Hall.
This great musical treat is free to all who
wish to come Don't miss it. Mr. J. NJ.
Creswell has charge of these Friday evening
entertainments and always has good enter
tainment each Friday evening.
On Sunday, December u, the Methodist
Church Choir. under the leadership of Prof.
John Parker. will render a Christmas Ora
tOrio entitled Messiah Advent" This is an
other great treat, that is free to that you
should not miss. This oratorio is composed
of some mighty fin echorusses, solos, duets.
and quartets. The music is exceptionally
pretty.
Mrs. Albert Watson of Philadelphia, spent
the week end with Mrs. Fillmore Wilson.
Misses Bessie Mitchell and Mabel Gorrell,
of Churchville, Md, were guests Tuesday of
Miss Myrtle Dorcus.
Miss Mary Harwood. of Baltimore spent
last Thursday at her home.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-12-04
LOCAL NOTEJ

A full attendance of the members of Bohe-
mia Lodge, No SO. l. o. o. F., is requested
for Monday night The annual election will
be held and arrangements will be made for the
''Betterton Trip.
The Back Creek Athletic Club played foot
ball against an Elkton team Thursday.
The Tom Thumb Wedding" will be given
at the High School on Thursday evening,
December 8.
The Chesapeake City High School football
team defeated the town team by a score of )
to 0 on Thursday.
The Directors of the Fire Company met ON
Thursday.
The Sunshine Society will meet at the home
of Mrs. J. Fletcher Price Monday evening,
December g.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-12-04

When your liver gets torpid and
your stomach acts queer, take DR..
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-12-04
Kennard & Co.
Garment News

Those who appreciate large assortments of gar
mcnts that reflect all that is best in syl and quality
are those who will be impressed with showing in
the garment section.
Many stores with the coming of Thanksgiving cut
down on their assortments; not so here Daily arriv-
ais of the newest models throughout the many lines
give our stock unusual importance just now.
New lot of Plush Goats, bclted styles $50 each
Wonderful values in Suits at SIS, $40. S22.5
$3.50, $50, $50 $40 Sl3. $50. 500 each
Good utility Cloth Coats, S u each and upwards
Top Goats of black. navy and green in many
weaycs, at SIS to SS5 each.
Our Waist section is well worth visit We don't
think better line exists anywhere. .95 each
SIS cach with every inbctwcen price.
No matter what the function. we can supply YOUR
wants in Dresses. The largest variety we have ever
shown.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-25
ELM COURT Is
BEING IMPROVED
TUNNEL IS BEING DRIVEN UNDER
PIKE AND RAILROAD TRACK
Fer Purpose % laying Sewer system.
Ness Building SITE Rapidly As
surina City Nanncrs-

r. c. Cowi In charge OF The elabO-
rate improvements at Elm Court.
Wheeling's new and fair suburban
home site. Is now directing his force
Ct men through a fxs-foot tunnel un.
der the hard pike and railroad track
fronting the LOT site. A great deal OF
interest l. created BY the work. as
Elm Court promoters are 10 lay q
number OF n and l5-inch pipes under
the highways without disturbing 50
much as a brisk in the pavement,
or interfering for a minute with the
schedule of the traction company or
railroad.
Elm Court Is rapidly assuming city
manners. With its streets. sewers.
wafer and gas systems and the soon.
to-follow electric street lighting. Al.
ready some very handsome home sites
have been chosen by hOme-seekers,
who plan Immediate building upon
their chosen sites. Realty agents pre-
diet brisk business at Elm Court. as
Tot inquiries are very frequent.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-25
SERIOUSLY BURNED
BUT WILL RECOVER
NIGHT CLOTHES OF GIRL AT
STAMM HOTEL IGNITE.
Miss Lucy Smith Victim Of Painful
Accidents In Critical condi-
ton at Hospital.

Unless some unforeseen complica-
tons develop. Miss Lucy Smith. who
was seriously burned yesterday morn
ing. will live. This was the Informal
ton given out at the Ohio Valley Gen
eeral Hospital last night.
About $50 o'clock yesterday morn
ing, Miss Smith arose from her bed
at the Stamm Hotel. and lighted the
FIRE to moderate the air in her room
She was standing too near the gas
stove. and the air drew her night
dress into the fiames and in a few
moments she was a living torch. Her
screams attracted guests. and hotel
attendants, who hurried TO her assist
ance. When they broke into her
room. the maid was tearing her burn
ing clothing from her body with Bills
tered hands. Rugs and bed clothing
were wrapped about her and the
flames smothered.
The ambulance was called and the
young woman rusned 70 the hospital.
Miss Smith Is about twenty-five years
Of age. and is a very congenial girl.
She has a large acquaintance. but ner
friends fear the scars will mar her
for life.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-25
STONE AND THOMAS
EMPLOYEES PICNIC
YESTERDAY ENJOYED At RIDGE
CREST FARM ON sHoRT
CREEK.
Music. Athletic Events ard -Eats-
Crowd Each Other IN Interest
ING pro9ram-Store
Closed

The annual outing OF the employees
al the stone and Thomas department
store was enjoyed yesterday ~ the
kidEe Crest farm. on Short Greek The
store was closed for the DAY and all
employees Of the firm Journsyed TO the
picnic grounds where = most ENJOYABLE
outing was held. This was the four-l
annual event that has been celebrated
D. employees and each year sees added
Interest taken In the affair Included
In yesterdays program was continual
music by Summers band. athletic
events Of all kinds and last but not
least. fine feed.
The athletic events with winner Of
first and second prizes were as fol-
lows:
Human wheelbarrow race - first.
Carl Tunt and James McDermOtt,
price. two pound box candy second.
Russell Corners and James Michais.
lie clasp and tie pin.
Potato race for boys-first. William
Lantz. two pound box candy. second.
Carl Tunt. tie pin.
Sorting Boots for men-first prize.
William BELOW. necktie. second. Rus
sell Cameron. leather belt.
Threading needle race for married
women and bachelors-hrst. Mrs Joe
Kline, two pound chocolates: second.
Mrs. Freeman. pair scissors: third
Mrs. Hirsehman. box handkerchiefs.
Obstacle race for men-first. Robert
Taylor. shirt: second. William Lantz,
Gun links.
Leapfrog race for boys-frst. VIII
liam Lantz. watch fob: second. Albert
Hill. necktie and clasp.
Leapfrog race for women-frst. Miss
Sharp. silk boomers: second, Miss
Krebs. silk hose.
Three leg race 80 first. Lawrence
Summers, tie and tie pin; second. Rus
sell Bell. tie and tie pin.
Sack race for bOys-tirst. Albert
Schellburg. pair roller skates: second,
Albert Hill. pair roller skates.
Baseball game-The Upstairs defeat
ed the Downstairs team by the score
OF 10 to T.