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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
ONEIDA TOWNSHIP.
ReceiptS. -

To balance on hand at beginin- ,--
ming of year, Jan. 1, 1914 :. 6S5 81
To amount received from Coun- .-
ment. ROAD. M :. t =. 1921. . 1928 10
To amount received from Coun-
ty Treasurer, October appor-
tionment, road. ;. 49,. =. .... G5 6S
To amount received from collec-
ton of poll tax, in cash.. 60
To amount received from Coun-,.
ty Treasurer, April apportion-.
nlent, drag. .... SOL II
TO amount Received from Coun-
ty Treasurer. October appor-
tiOnment, drag. $50. 16 05
Money borrowed. :. :. .. :. rs 90
These amounts received last jan
uary from County Treasurer
for County road dragging done
in 1918: $3.50
:: ~. . :. :: .: = .:: :: 1 Il 90
Total receipts. :. :. -. So. 2S47 80
Disbursements.
By cash paid for tools and ma
chinery.. :. :. :. ). =. -. 50 so
ents.. :. :. =. =. .... $50 s.
BY cash paid for labor :. :. 20S5 81
1913 culvert fund.- order was not
taken up until January, 1914 2S9 IS
Total disbursements. =. 2sas a
Balance on hand Dec. 81. 1914 9 OS
Total amount uncollected poll u
tax returned to County Audi .&--- = .
tor for the year 1914 :. :. 80 90
Total amount unpaid road or
warrants outstanding, one.... . 10 DOL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24

Total receipts. =. ..,.. ..<.. 1927 "a
Observation-Disclosures Fund.
ents. =. - 49,. ...s.. 459 SO
BY cash paid for labor. :. 410 SO
BY cash paid for hardware. =. 95
mission. =: =. -. =. -: IS So
work.. paw ~ =. = &c
By cash paidi for advertising, 30
Total disbursements. :. :. 9O2 6S
Balance on hand Dec. 81. 1914 SO So
Disbursements-Road Dragging Fund.
BY cash paid for road dragging 241 90
By cash paid for clerks COM IT,. !
mission. :. -. ;. :. 80. % OF
Total disbursements. :. PAT OF
Balance on hand Dec. 81. 1914 Sc CT
Total amount unsolicited poll
tax returned to County Audi
tor for the year 1914 ..a.. u 90
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-24
FALL MooNsHINE" :

heaa - sts
BY Ethel Barry Lukens
.lCCopyright by w. c. hapman.)
Madam, we must do our duty!"
The dictUm fell awesomely upon
the still air of the Telford home and
upon all the hearts within Mrs. Tel
ford Wavered, her face ibIoodless. Ina,
the fair daughter of the house, gave
a .great gasp. She shivered, mighty
dread at soul Filial love had re-
csfVed a terrible blow, Outside of
that, she thought of her fiance, and
her pulses beat cold. sr-'
WOlverton was a crude Kentucky
mountain town, but it. was in neither
the feud nor the moonshiner belt. i
David Telford was a respected and
moderately prosperous member Of the
community. For six months, how
ever he had cherished a secret and
had been acting mysteriousIy. He
would drive away Monday morning
into the mountains and not return
for several days. The upper part of |
the barn he kept closely padlocked, |
and during the days he spent at home |
most of his time was passed there.
For some time past, during his
periodical absences, mother and |
daughter had been visited and ques-
toned by sinister-appearing stFang-
ers. Upon this special morning the
thUnderclap had come.
isyH1We are revenue officers" an
nounced one of the two grim-faced
callers, and we have warrant for
the apprehension of your husband,
madam"
d''Arrest Davidp' cried Mrs. TelfoTd.
gFOr What?"
H-''As moonshiner. If you doubt it
look at that truck we have found in
his barn woTlroom," and the speak
er pointed to a miscellaneous heap of
stuff in their wagon.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-24

yonder you viii get a view Of about
as complete a chemical and still out
fit as the best mountain dew expert
in the district ever owned. We've
got begoods and the evidence. We
want the man III-say this to you:
Direct US to your husband and his
making us no trouble hunting him
will help tighten his sentence. I"
MF. Telford viii be home when his
business away is completed, an
nounced Mrs. Tefford with quiet as
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
10 Deputize
Expert Horseme'fa i
Several Deputies to Learn the
Number of Livestock in
Isolated Herds.

In the performance of his
duties as collector of the coun-
ty revenues, and in order to; a,
assist the assessor of Golden
Valley county in ascertaining
the value of several herds of
horses and livestock in the
upper valley that have in the
past received. but a nominal
tax levy, Sheriff Smith has
decided to deputize several ex-.
pert horsemen, whose business;
it will be to corral several large
herds. The herds will when
rounded up be appraised by
the assessor. This feasible in
novaticn will come as a sur
prise to several owners of large
herds who have in the past
escaped proper, taxation. $.
One among the number who
in the past has thwarted the
assessor in making a proper
levy is the owner Of ah erd
that is said to be worth nearly
half a million dollars. -.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
McNiece-How-
den Nuptials
Dansh hter Of Prominent Farm
er Weds Beach Business
Man.-To Reside in City.

On Monday morning at the
Catholic parsonage, this city,
Rev. Father Wolpers officiat-
ing, Miss Katherine McNiece
and William Howden solemn
lied the bonds Of holy matri-
mony.
The bride was attired in an
exquisite gown of white Mar
quesite ever cream satin. She
was attended by her sister,
Miss Blanch McNeice, who
was attired in a dress of white
embroidery. Harry Howden,
brother of the groom, acted as
sponsor. A sumptuous we'd
ding dinner was rendered the
happy pair at the brides home
on Monday evening.
The. bride is one of the
charming young ladies of..the
Golden Valley and highly es-
teemed by all who know her.
She lis the daughter of one of
the prominent and prosperous
men of this section. The groom
is a member of the firm of
/ Howden Bros, express COM
pany, in this city, and is we'll
known in this locality. His for
mer home was at Sand Point,
Ida, The newly married couple
will make their home in this
city. The Chronicle joins
their many friends in extend
In sincere congratulations.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
Enjoyable Surprise Party.

The home of MIR. andlMrs.
E. M. Runk on Saturday was
the scene of a very happy
gathering of young and. old
folk on Saturday evening.
Those who were i'm attendance
enjoyed themselves with
games, together with a literary
program, including stories.
Before leaving the guests were
treated to a very sumptuous
lunch, consisting of cakes,
candies and fruits. Each mem
Der of the party reported a
very pleasant time.
Among those present were:
MIR. and Mrs. ohm Runk, Mi:
and Mrs. Poorman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Latterell and family,
1.hos. Burns and SONS, Frank
and Lawrence, Frank Marke,
George James, Leo James,
Cecil Runk, Tony Sykora,
Elmer Becklien, MIR. Neil, Mr..
Clark and son and Miss Edna
Wrabek.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
Skating Ring to
-. Be Erected
Teck Woods and E. A. Eide
Constructing Large Covered
Building Which Will In
close Ice Rink. ..

The prospect of amusemen,
for the coming winter season
was decidedly improved this
week when work was started
on the buildings which win
house an ice rink. The rink
will be located en- the circus
grounds and will be fully en-
closed. The enclosure will be
properly rooted and will be
augmented with a large warm
ing house. The new amuse-
ment park will be- feet in
length and 60 feet in width.
be- enlarged. The owners,
Messrs. Woods and Eide, plan
on having music on special oc-
casions, together with other
innovations that will add to
the entertainment.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
GUARDING OLD GLORY.

Guarding Old Glory is the
last word in motion pictures
of educational and patriotic
merit, devoted to the army
and navy of the United tSates.
1t is the first and only picture
telling in a graphic manner the
actual facts, and has the sup
port of government officials.
1t comes at a psychological
moment, when the more pessi
1aistic see a clash of arms be-
tween the United States and
one or more Of the belligerent
most optimistic there is q, de-
sire to know more of the inner
workings and the condition of
the army and navy of our own
country.
1t is the first and only peace
preparedness and patriotic pic
ture dealing with the actual
facts, and the most timely and
s'oul-stirring topic ever pre-
sented tc the American people
Uncle Sans fighting men on
land, in the air and under the
sea.
Guarding Old Glory" will
be shown one might only at the
Beach Opera House, tuesday,,
Nov. 30. Get enc of the Her
aids and read it and then see
the picture, as you may never
have this opportunity again.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
POSTAL INSURANCE,
RATES ARE REDUCED.

During the past month post
al insurance rates have been
revised. From now on each
package that is placed in the
mails and insured a fee is
charged which is in accordance
with its value.
Up to this time the mini
mum fee was FIVE cents,
which gave assurance to the
sender that in case of loss he
would be remunerated to the
amount of FIVE dollars. Under
the new ruling the minimum
fee has been placed at
three cents with insurance
amounting to FIVE dollars. The
maximum fee is twenty-five
cents, which affords insurance
OF one hundred dollars.
All who plan on sending
presents during the coming
Christmas season will be en-
abled to secure the necessary
cards from the postomce en-
ployes ahead of time if neces-
sary. Everyone who intends
sending gifts should avail
themselves of the opportunity
earlier than usual and thus as
sist not only the |posto6ce
employees throughout the
United States in rendering bet.
ter service but will give better
assurance that the present will
reach its destination in proper
time.
With respec to those who res.
ide on rural routes the carrier
of mail is empowered to act in
the 'seme capacity regarding
registered and insured pack.
ages as are the officials in the
local office. Orders for the nee.
essary blanks should, how.
ever, be placed with the car.
rier early enough to make
proper care possible.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
intoxicated Youth
FORCES Check
While in intoxicated Condi.
ton Laborer Makes Pur-
chases at Local Store and
Gives Merchant Bad Check

Fred Kirby, aged 20, who
has been employed at the J..
H. Metzger farm for the past
two weeks, while in an intoxi-
Gated condition, on Saturday
made the purchase of several
articles of wearing apparel at
the Rosenberg & Lewison in
stitution, giving in return a
check on which he had placed
the name of L. A. Lamme.
On the following day the check
was found to be spurious and
Kirby was ia en- in custody by
Sheriff Smith and lodged in
the county Jail to await trial.
Nearly all of the money
which he had received in the
transaction has been returned
together with the clothing
he received: from the shop
owners.
William Rosenberg, one of
the proprietors of the dry
goods emporium, has preferred
charges of forgery against the
unfortunate young man. 1t
seems that the willy clothier is
reluctant to consider his own
indiscretion as regards a man
in this condition, as well as
other extenuating circum-
stances which might prompt
him to prefer a lighter charge
against young man whom
fire water had robbed of his
reason. AS far as can be
learned from other localities
in which he has been employed
Kirby has a good record.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
G. Y. Farmer BUYS
Machine Shop
1. L. Parsons One of the
Prominent Farmers, Of the
Golden. Valley Will Become
New Owner of A. E. Kastien
Shop.

One of the most important
real estate transfers that has
been made in the Golden Val
ley for many moons was con-
summated last week when l..
L. Parsons became the new
owner of the A. E. kastien
machine shop of this city. MIR.
kastien will accept in consid-
Grafton a half section of Cold
en- Valley lend, the estimated
value of which is $4,000.
Mr.. Parsons will assume the
management of the enterprise
on Dec. !. He has had con
siderable experience in this
line Of work which augmented
with additional help no doubt
will enable him to give the
best Of satisfaction to the
many patrons who will be
pleased to learn that he has
launched out into this line of
business.
Aside from the present
equipment will be installed an
added number of accessories
necessary to an institution OF
this kind. In all probability
MIR. kastien, who for various
reasons has deemed it advis-
able to neotiate his plant, will
utilize the valuable tract of
land which he received in the
transaction.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

A new swindle was success
fully worked in Dickinson the
past week. An elderly man,
living his name as Carl Peter
son, walked into a local bank
and left a check of $35 drawn
on the First National bank of
Great Falls, Montana, for COL
lection. He asked for receipt
and was given a slip stating
that's uch a check was left for
collection. This receipt was
deposited at a lodging house,
where the man obtained free
lodging for two nights, taking
good care to leave the city be
fore the words no funds
came back from Montana
Dickinson Press.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
GUST FRENCH AND
OTHER INCOMPETENTS

London, Nov. 24.-Eng.
lands leading army officers
from Lord Kitchener down
were raked mercilessly in the
house of commons by Arthur
Lynch, a member from West
Clare.
The war has been conducted
with signal incompetence by
the British, he declared, and
unless there is a change the
country is moving straight to
disaster. He urged the sweep
ing away of 20 per cent of
men in the higher commands.
Kitchener was accused of
blundering in not moving to
defend Liege, in the matter of
munitions, in delay in helping
the Serbians, and in neglect
ing to provide the troops ade-
quately with war planes.
THE blunder in the Darda-
nelles, he added, was at
least a blunder of a man who
to do something"
In the last offensive, contin-
ued Mr.. Lynch, the alliesz
broke through the German
lines, but in the suerior COM
mand decision was wantin to
take full advantage of the
moral victory. The govern
ment, he declared, had no plan
Of campaign. The idea of
successful warof attrition was
absurd. The war must be won
n the field.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

That a special session of the
legislature will probably be
necessary if the threat to at
tack the const;tutionalty of the
tax commission is carried, is
the opinion of political leaders
in the capital city of this state.
While the papers in the tax
commission case have not been
served yet, attorneys in the
case say that in all probability
they will be served Monday.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
SURPRISE PARTY AT
KUCHEMAN RESIDENCE,

On Wednesday evening,
December l., a surprise party
will be rendered o. C. kuche-
man at the kucheman resi-
dence. Several friends of Mr..
kucheman will be present and
will express their regrets that
he and family are to take up
residence elsewhere. His
gentlemen friends will present
him with a testimonial of ap-
probation.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
GOLDEN VALLEY PIO.
NE.ER HAD CONFIDENCE.

In a local publication of one
of the journals in the city last
week the following appeared
in an article The History of
Beach:
About a year after
the Pioneer store started two
young men came here, Messrs.
Olencott and Sunders. They
bought the lots now occupied
by the F Farmers and Merchants.
bank and Variety store and
started to dig a cellar. They
were enthusiastic and both
went at it with pick and shov-
el and the sod flew the first
day. The second day the sun
rose ON two young hearts.
working as one, but before
night they struck the hard,
dry clay. Pick, pick, pack,
pack pack went the pick and
shovel but as they worked the
clay became dryer and dryer.
Why they reasoned this proves
there has never been any rain
in this country. Along came
the old time rancher.' He told
them narrowing tales of hard
ships from droughts. No rain,
said they. Never can raise a
potato. Could not feed a
cow off from a. quarter Sec
'tion. The young mems en-
thusiasm fell lower and lower.
They looked at the hard, dry
clay. Before night they had
decided to leave this dry, for
saken country to the rancher
if he wanted it, and got on the
next train in spite of all the
writer could say and went
back to home and mother, but
father would not have it that
way"
Upon inquiry we learn that
MIR. Sunders, who is r1,entioc,
ed above, is now one of the
leading merchants of the city,
and did not leave the city and
return to his parents but re-
manned several months in this
section, after which he visited
his home again, returning to
this locality. He has since
that time remained in the
Golden Valley and become one
OF its prominent citizens.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
firemen's S Ball
Grand Success
Tilitson's Travelling Orche.-
TIA Rendered Excellent Pro-
gram. -150 Couples in At
tendance. e.-Dance Hall Fit.
ingly Decorated.

The annual Firemen' s grand
ball, which was held last ev-
ening at the opera house in this
city, exceeded expectations.
Everything that was necessary
in the way Of music, dancers
and delightful effects were in
evidence. More than one hun
dred and fifty couples were in
attendance.
Tillitson's Travelling Orches-
ira were secured for the oc-
casion and rendered a very ex-
+cellent program. Their instru-
mental numbers were inter
spersed from time to time with
vocal solos, duets and trios by
members of the orchestra.
The dance hall was very ex-
quisitely decorated in the ma
tional colors. The affair was
supervised by a committe con-
sisting of members of the local
fire department who succeed
ed in afording a pleasant
time to all who were present.
The only unpleasant feature
of the entertainment was the
lack CT service on the part of
the. caterers, especially with
regard to the intermission that
was made necessary at an i'm
nortant period of the evening:
Preference was neglected with
regard to collation. for the or
chestra with the result that
the period of intermission
dragged along full hour. The
orchestra upon their return,
however, in prolonging the
dance nearly two hours be-
yond schedule in more thar
good measure made up for the
Inconvenience that was caused
through no fault of theirs.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
LaFollette to Address EQUITY
Convention.

President C. C: Grey, of the
St. Paul Commercial club, has
promised the Equity conven
tlon management to help Sc
cure Bob LaF gillette as one of
the speakers of the .conven-
ton. Senator LaFollette is
always welcome figure upon
the platform in farmers move
and has endeared HIM
self Throughout the northwest
with the common people.
people. Fighting Bob" sure
Iy must be induced to come.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

The Germans maintain that
they have secured copies of
that were given to
the British ship commanders
whereby neutral flags were
ordered to be used.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
St. Paul Market Booming

+ Fred E. Osborne, Montana
farmers livestock agent and
convention manager of the
Equity Celebration and Cen
vention to be held at St. Paul
On Dec. ], 8 and 9, saws that
the St. Paul market will ham
die 25.000,000 bushels of
wheat this year. This will be
as much as Chicago handled
last year. He declares that
St. Paul is becoming the chief
market for Montana wheat.
Seven carloads arrived here
yesterday from Montana.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

The German embassy de
livered to the United States
states department a compila
tion of evidence which has
been obtained in Brussels
showing that Belgium was,
previous to the war, aligned
with the entente powers.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

1t is thought that the recent
Servian losses will force
them to retreat into Greece. Ii
is expected that in the event
they enter Greece they will be
disarmed.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Frank Kellogg of Minnesota
maintains that he will not en-
ter as a candidate for senator.
His elimination leaves the road
more certain for both Senator
Clapp and former Governor
Eberhart.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Owing to the lack of steel
in this country, the construc
ton of two American dread
naughts will have to be post
cned. 1t is possible that cur
tailment on he shipping to
European countries will be or
dered.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Frank Fisher. who recently
from the per;tentiary
N Bismarck, was apprehended
in St. Paul and returned t.
Bismarck by Warden Talcott.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Judge Guptill, who has ju-
r'sd;ction of Cass. Steele and
Trail counties, has through
friendly council been doing
greatwork in juvenile court.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

The French chamber of
deputies adopted a resolution
which if passed as a law will
enable a great number of the
wounded soldiers to hold gov
ernment positions now held BY
those in good health.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Farm surveys show that the
families living on their own
farms generally consume more
+ood per year than do families
living on rented farms.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Owing to the activity of the
lawless elements in Utah as a
result of the execution of
Hillstrcm, Governor Spry is
prompted to have the state
militia in readiness.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Charles B. Munday, former
vice president of the Trust
and Savings bank of Chicago,
was found guilty of conspiracy
to wreck that institution and
was sentenced to serve five
years in prison.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26
Prof. Barr of the Pennsyl

vania training school for fee
ble-minded children maintains
that 10 per cent of the popula-
tion Of the United States are
feeble minded. H..
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Senator Sherman spoke to
a packed house in Billings last
week on his tour of the west
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

The Great Nortrern hotel in
Williston is to be enlarged.
he improvements is will cost
$4,000.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

Saturdaywas'the last day in
which the saloons were per
nitted to remain open in Clay
county, Minnesota.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

The town of Stanley is 60
inp to have a new Touring
mill.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-11-26

The town of Napoleon is
going to have an electric light
plant.