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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-04-28
OLD SOLDIERS RETURN HOME.
Enjoyable Reunion OF Confederate Vet
eranS in Columbia Last Week.

Enjoyable Reunion OF Confederate Vet.
erans in Columbia Last Week.
Columbia, April 24.-The reunion of
the South Carolina division of the
United Confederate Veterans came to
an impressive end yesterday after
noon with parade on Main street be-
tween lines Of spectators. The parade,
one Of the most successful ever at
tempted in Columbia, was brought to
halt at the State house, where 900
boys and girls, dressed in red, white
and blue, formed living Confederate
flag on the steps Of the north portico.
The children checrcd the veterans
shrilly and sang Dixie" and "Tip-
fedcrates' song in the War Between
the Sections and the allies song in the
War of the Nations seemed to mngle.
: After Former Gov. Duncan Clinch
Hayward had delivered brief address
to the veterans grouped on the lower
steps of the State house and in the
plaza, the "rebels" received their first
"pay" in Confederate currency since
AppomattoX and Greensboro. N. O..
Pylesfi dressed in worn gray uniform
and W. A. Clark, commander of Camp
Hampton, acted as paymasters. The
equipage from which they paid off was
nondescrip wagon drawn by a drab
mule. both vehicle and animal having
the appearance Of having been through
the war. The paymaster's chest was an
iron safe used during the war to hold
Confederate currency printed at the
branch treasury in Columbia. The
veterans received their "pay" gleeful-
ly, examining the worn notes with
trembling fingers which had been
steady enough on musket triggers in
the days when the worthless stamped
paper was backed by the Confederate
States of America.
At the business meeting nf the
South Carolina division Of the United
Confederate Veterans yesterday morn
ing, 1t developed that the soldiers
were not unanimous in regard to the
advisability of passing law which
would eliminate the provision that vet
Grams owning q stated income should
mot receive pensions from the State
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-09
THE PUBLIC FORUM
SUCCESSION.

0UGGES ON. = I have noticed
that many readers of The Day Book
are speaking in the name of Christ.
They ask what is the matter with
this so-called Christian civilization
that such wrongs and evils exist.
Let these readers, instead of lift
ing up their eyes to heaven and
scrapping with God, turn them down
to earth. Then they will see why all
evils are existing in the time of their
so-caIled Christian civilization
Abe M. n.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-09

TAXES.-Because 1 admire the
persistency of the single takers, de-
plore their Unavailable propaganda.
l would be pleased to see them look
more critically into their dogmas.
Bolton Hall, in his book entitled,
who Pays Your Taxes?" says at
page 169, whether Henry George is
right or wrong, will not undertake
to say" and at page 172 he says: AS
to the Henry George idea, it rests
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-09

upon a weIl-known scheme of polit-
ical and economic philosophy, and
whatever may be said in its favor as
an immediate fiscal measure, it is for
the present impracticable."
, John S. Mill accepted from the ear
lier writer's and further elaborated
and said: ga tax on rent falls wholly
on the landlord. There are no means
by which he can shift the burden on
any one else" But he throws doubt
on the soundness of that and other
opinions which he held in that direc-
ton by saying in his own works,
Book 1, Chapter 5: ut is impossible
to so tax the rich that no portion
whatever of the tax can fall upon the.
poor Rob't J. King, 1901 Yale Az.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-09
HOMES NEEDED

HOMES NEEDED.-Sin so much
discussion is being given to vice in
The Day Book lately, let's scratch the
surface of the thing and see what the
underlying issue really is. 1t is my
contention that, instead of striking at
redlights and trying to crush them,
we ought to find out and remove the
cause of their existence.
In former days, when there were
no labor troubles, no excessive pow
erty nor excessive riches in this coun-
try, it seems that men and women
were content to marry and live like
human beings. But now we have adj
vanced so remarkably, industriaIy
and socially, that marriage is a farce
and a joke.
The truth is that man has learned
to master almost everything but him.
self! Humanity's creative gift was
assuredly not intended to be degen-
Grated that way. The suffering, dis
ease, death and the character of the
offspring resulting therefrom prove.
that immortality is transgression of
natures law. And yet some people
every selfish sort of desire as
the call of nature. Their swinish pas
sions have to be gratified! Call it
nature, if you will, but we ought to
go a step further and consider hu-
mainly.
Civilization is retarded by men in
every walk of life whose nature" is
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-09

REGEHE IT'D IHWs-ln6 news
papers are full of awful stories about
the criminal operations - abortions.
There are approximately 10000 such
operations performed yearly in Chi
cago and hundreds of thousands in
the United States.
It is horrible to contemplate, but
is it not more horrible for the rulers
of this country to pass law which
prevents the victims of these GRIM
inaI operations to know how to avoid
them? This law, relic of the Dark
Ages, compels the ignorant to go to
specialists" This law prevents the
scientific teaching of birth regulation.
This law results in abortions.
Often, especially among the poor
and the working class, it is a greater
crime to bring a child into the world
than to prevent its birth.
If our lawmakers were not 80 wise
rather say "other than wise"-We
would have healthier children and
less abortions.-M. A. StoIar, 242o Dr.
vision ST.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
MRS. PATRICK kAIEN.

The funeral services of Mrs. Pat
rick Katen, who formerly resided
in Delaware county were held from
the Catholic church in this city ON
Monday morning and were conducted
by Father Conry Of Dubuque, who
was assisted by Fathers Behan and
Mckellot of Cedar Rapids, Fathers
Hanley, German and Nolan, of DRl-
buque and Father Rooney of Man
chester. Interment was made in the
Catholic cemetery in this city. '2s IS
# HanOra Whalen was born in Ire
land, and was about 81 years old
at the time of her death, which oc-
CURED in Dubuque on Saturday, Jan
uary 2, 1916, She came to America
about sixty years ago and resided in
New York and Connecticut for near
ly a year, and then came to Mani,
chester where she resided for sever
al years. She was united in marri-
age with Patrick Katen about thir-
ty-seVen years ago and resided on
a farm In Coffins Grove township in
this county for number of years.
Her husband IS death occurred twenty
two years. ago. After the death Of
her husband she again removed to
Manchester, where she lived until
eleven years ago, when she moved to
Dubuque, which was her home until
the time of her death. 80; r.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
McACLIsTER.DuckETT

1 Miss Emma McAllister and Mr..
Donald Duckett, two popular young
people of Lamont, surprised their
friends by quietly getting married on
New Years day. The marriage VOWS
were taken at six o'clock in the ev-
ening at the Methodist parsonage, be,
fore Rev. S. c. Bretnal, who read the
service that made them husband and
wife. The bride wore a blue travel
ing suit with a hat of the same col
or. They were accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Elliott, who stood
with them during the ceremony.
The young couple went to Chicago
to spend few days, following which
they will be at home to their friends
'n Lamont. 5#& ,.tl
The young people are well known,
having been reared in this commun-
ity, and have large circle of friends
who wish them an abundance Of
happiness in their married life.
The groom is the son of E. D.
Duckett, who lives near Aurora. He
is a registered pharmacist and has
a good position in the Abbott drug
store The bride is the daughter Of
Robert McAllister and has been for,
some time an efficient clerk in the
J. D.. Thompson store. Xxx e.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
DEATH OF, CHARLES MURPHEYs
,,s;5Ss,s OF DUBUQUE 5Sg3t5

Last Saturday + evening Charles
Murphey died at Mercy hospitaF in
Dubuque Of typhoid fever. During his
brave struggle for Life, which last,
ed for several weeks, Delaware coun-
ty people sympathetically enquired
concerning his condition and express
ed their hopes for his recovery the
same as though he had been a prom
inent citizen Of this place. &7ta, a.4,
Charles tMurphey was a ~ loyal
friend, a genial companion and an
admirable man in whose stalwart
character there was not a trace Of
sham or evasion. He was the third
son OF. Mrs. Anna and the late John
S. Murphey, and was born in D11-
buque September I'd, 1873 Besides
his mother he is survived by two sis
ters, Mrs. Anton w. Ferring and
Mrs. Henry Duffy, and three broth
ers, Louis, William Of Chicago, and,
David J. = Ten months ago death en-
tered the family circle claiming the
eldest son, Joseph J. d f.s.55 I, :5S
In this time of bereavement the
grief stricken, family have the sim
cere sympathy of thousands who
know them or know OF them in ev-
cry part OF the state. q sy:f ssay5:3 /, w
7 The funeral was held yesterday
morning from the family residence.
to the Cathedral and interment was
made at Mt. Olivet cemetery. 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
WESLEY Z. SMITH.

The death of Wesley r. Smith oc-
CURED at his home at Grand Rap
Ids, Michigan, ON last Sunday even
ing. The remains were brought to
this city this moring and the funer-
al services were held this afternoon
from the Ralph Dutton home. The
services were conducted by Rev. c..
e. Hudson. lnterment was made in
Wesley T.. Smith was born in Al
winston, Ontario, Canada, and was
th1rty-one years old at the, time of
his death. When a young boy he
removed with his parents to Marlett,
Michigan, and from there they re-
moved to Honor, Michigan, where
they resided for several years. He
then removed to this county,, where
he lived for number of years. He
recently moved to Grand Rapids,
where his death occurred. Six years
ago the deceased was united in
marriage with Miss Ella Anderson,
who, with one child, survives him.
The mother of the deceased pass
ed away while the family resided
north Of this city, about a year and
a half ago. Mr.. Smith Is survived by
his father, one sister, Mrs Myrtle
Hankins OF Oneida, and three broth.
ers, Orville, Of New Carlisle, India
ma, and Fred and Bruce. ,..
The deceased was an honorel
member of the Masonic lodge.
The sOrrowing relatives are ex-
tended the sincere sympathy of their
many friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
ALBERT cURLER..

Albert Curler, the eldest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Curler, was born
at Colesburg, Iowa, on January 4th,
1853, anG died at the home of his
sister, Mr.. Solomon Trip, on Jan
uary 1st, 1915, at the age OF fifty
six years. He has lead single life
and spent the most OF his life in
Colesburg. He was the eldest of a
family of ten children, seven Of
whom survive to mourn the loss Of
a kind and loving brother. They are
Frank and Chris. of Cassville, Wis
consin; Mrs. Belle Stratton, of Bos-
ton, Mass; Mrs. Ida Gaetz OF DAY.:
enport, Iowa; Mrs. Susie Noble of
Jud, N. d.; Mrs. Mary Tripp and
Mrs. Hattie Jeffries Of Manches ter,
Mr.. Curler was friendly compan-:
ion, dependable, trustworthy man
and well liked by all who knew him
The funeral services were held on.
Tuesday from the Methodist church
at Thorpe and were conducted by
Rev. G.. L. Heiserman of Edgewood.
Interment was made in Union cem-
etery, southwest Of Thorpe.
some excellent features to his pa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS sA-
CRED MUSIC, g ss.

An audience = which taxed the
seating capacity of the Methodist
Episcopal church on last Sunday ev-
ening listened to an excellent pro-
gram Of sacred music. The music waf
rendered under the direction of Mrs,
H. T. Ports, and Mrs. Edwin Davis
presided at the organ. The members
of the choir and each of the soloists
of the evening rendered their parts
in an especially pleasing manner. =
The following is the program as
given Sunday evening: = ,l .s,-s,:
Organ Voluntary, selected. :. $500.
-. :. -. ..... Mrs. Edwin Davis
Prayer. :. ..s.. Rev. C.. X. Hudson
Hallelujah Chorus 8 Messiah
Hear Thou MY Cry, o Lord Otto.
Pfefferkorn. Mrs. w. F.. Grossman
Charity. ~ ..s... -. .Rossini
2. Mrs. Ports and Ladies' Chorus. 81 81
The Heavenly Song. -. -. Gray
Mr., Cal Martin. "a. @ n III
By Babylon's Wave ounod. Chorus
Solo,. 80. Mrs. III. T. Ports
Offertory, A French Pastorale. j. .5
=. NC. :. Mrs. Edwin Davis
Ring Out Wild Bells-Chopin l s5.s. S5.ss
Mrs Ports and Men g Chorus. a
0 Little Town Of Bethlehem. Worthi.
Z, cf Miss Nena Mueller. S.Es
Sing o Heavens-Tours. -. Chorus
-~ -4s,E Benediction. :
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
JOHN SHEPPARD.

John Sheppard was born in Sharon,
Ohio, August ~, 1887. and died at
his home south Of Manchester, De-
cember 30th, 1914, aged II years, 4
months and 1S days.
He came to Iowa first ;fifty-two
years ago, and, with his family forty
seven years ago, and Settled in Della
ware county, which has been his
home ever since His wife passed a
way August IS, 1898. n
He was united in marriage with
Tobitha Jacobs June Is, 1865. To
Z this union eleven children were
born, all of whom survive him:
Isaac, Manchester; Mrs. Mary War
ren, Of Dell Rapids, S. D.; William.
of Ryan; Sarah T. Haigh, of Ryan,
Arthur, of Manchester; Mrs. Maggie
Sylvester, Of New Albion, Iowa; Ed
mund. Of Delhi, Iowa; Mrs. Nora
Aldrith, ct Manchester; Mrs. Win.
ME Brauer, Of Manchester; John F.,
of Manchester; and Mrs. Aida Grapes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
TREWiN RESIGNS FROM STATE
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Hon. j. H. Trewin of Cedar Rap
ids, and who formerly resided in
Delaware county has resigned as a
member of the state board Of educa-
ton. The resignation took effect on
January 1st, 1915. The retirement
from the state board, was due entire
ly to business reasons, as Mr.. Ire
win wishes to devote his entire time
to his legal practice in the Parlor
City. Mr.. Trewin was appointed by
Governor Carroll, to the position July
L. 1909, for a term of six years, and
until a year ago was chairman of
the board. Gardner Cowles, one of
the publishers Of the Register and
Leader, was appointed as Mr.. Trew-
in IS successor. ~, .e
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
PROGRAM At M. q. CHURCH.

The Epworth League has arranged
to have Miss Norma Reid Harrison, ,of
Cleveland, Ohio, and better known as
Miss Harrison, member of the pub
lie speaking department of the State
university Of Iowa, give one of her
interesting programs, at the Metho-.
dist church in this city on tn ev-
ening Of January 2Oth. Miss Harri-
sons public work dates back to the
trips she made with the Northwest
ern University Glee club while she
Wass yet a student IN Cumnock school
She has appeared with the Cleveland.
Male chorus, one of the largest mu-
sical organizations In her home city
and more recently has delighted Gle
veland audiences with her wonderful
Of Percy Mackay s. Je-,
anne, D,Arc. + 5s ~ Y.s&r,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
ANOTHER LUMBER YARD.

Manchester is to have another rev
tail lumber yard, which will bs
opened by Wolcott Bros. The firm.
wv. N. and E. N. Wolcott, expect to
erect an office building and sheds for
the lumber ON the lots located on
Madison street, near the Illinois Cen
tral tracks, which were formerly used
by their father, the late N. j. VOL
colt, tor the same purpose. The Ia
ther conducted the business in this
Guy from 1870 until 1895. Wolcott
Sros. We're dn business with their, IA
ther for several years and later en-.
gagged in the wholesale lumber bust
ness. .' - =. 80. =
The new yards in this city will be
stocked with all kinds of building ma
ferial and it is understood that the
slrm Will not sell any coal for the
present at least. :, VS. ,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
DAvIS-sULLIvAN.

A quiet home wedding will take
place at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. B. Davis in this city at noon
on Thursday of this week when their
daughter, Miss Vida, will be united
in marriage to Mr.. Nelson Sullivan
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev. G. K. Hudson, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church Of this
city, in the presence of immediate
relatives and friends. -
The bride is a charming young
lady and has a host of friends in
Manchester and vicinity. She a has
been employed as bookkeeper in
the Hutchinson & Atwater hardware
store for some time The groom
is a member of the postoffice force,
and young man of good habits and
character, and is entirely worthy of
the young lady he has chosen for his
BRIDE :, 49, -.
The young couple will Immediately
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
WILsoN-DIERcksEN.

The marriage of Miss Lillian Will.
son and Mr.. Lewis Diercksen was
performed at the home Of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and MIS-. VIM. Wilson,
in Milo township, on last Wednesday
in the presence of one hundred and
fifty guests. Rev. Eugene Melchert,
of Ryan, officiated at the ceremony.
The bride was attended by Miss
Minnie Sheppard, and the groom IS
brother, Ernest Dercksen, acted as
best man. Mr.. and Mrs. Diercksen
will reside on a farm in Milo town
ship. The young couple are well
known in the county and are extend
ed the best wishes OF a host of
friends. u y f. Pr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
HOPKINTONI RESIDENT
PASSES TO REWARD
scHAs. Il. RICKETTS, DIED At
HOME ON LAST. SUNDAY { {
MORNING.
RESIDENT OF COUNTY OVER so YEARS i
Funeral Services were Held Tues
day, Other Death. Of the
5.5 Past Week.. .s5 81. 4 Z

The death of Charles H. Ricketts,
II occurred at his home at Hopkinton
on Sunday morning, after an illness
of several months.
Charles H. Ricketts, was born in
Dubuque county. on May 25, 1886, and
came to Delaware county when nine
teen years Of age and located with
4 his parents ON a farm near Hopkin-
ton where he resided until his re-
moval to Hopkinton on January 31st,
4 1902. He continued in business at
H that place until las. June when he
compelled to give up active business
life on account of Illness. He was
united In marriage to Margaret "A.
Alcorn on December S, 1870. Six
children were born to this union,
/ two OF whom survive. Mrs. Ricketts,
passed away on February II, 1889.
9 Mr., Ricketts,, was united in marriage
second time to Mrs. Julia Ricketts,
/ on June 27, 1899. Mr.. Ricketts, is sur
x5yiyed by, his wife and his
two children, Mrs. D.. M. Ferguson
and Cecil Ricketts,, both Of Hopkin-
+ ton, and the following step-children,
Mrs. W. !. J. Kirkwood and Cora and
jamie Ricketts,, all Of Hopkinton.
The deceased united with the Pres
ny tCA 4dAA SIu4 III at 11Oph4lLOI. Ou
January IA, 1877. He was chosen Rul-
ing Elder Of the church in 1889, and
held that position for over twenty
five years. He held number Of
other offices in the church and was
superint of the Sunday school
for many years. The Sabbath school
children attended the funeral services
in a body and each placed a flower
upon the casket as they passed by.
The funeral services were held in
the Presbyterian church at Hopkin-
ton on Tuesday and were conducted
by Rev. w. H. Ensign, who was as
sisted by Dr.. E. E. Reed. Interment
was made in the Hopkinton ceme-
terry. l5sss5 h. III n
large concourse Of friends and
relatives were pres sent at the SER
vices. Among those from away who
were in attendance were Rev. H. C..
Irvine of Fairyiew, Iowa; Rev. Mr..
DeBest Of Wyoming, Iowa; and Rev.
Mr.. McCuskey of MONTICELLO.
IL In the death Of Mr., Ricketts, Hop
;kintons end Delaware county loses one
OF Its best known and most upright |
business men. The many friends of
the family extend their sincere SYM
pathy to the bereayed relatives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
MANCHESTER WINS.

The Manchester High school bask-
ct ball team defeated the Hopkin-
ton High school team on last Satur-
day evening in the local gymnasium
by score Of 23 to 21. [-s.
The second game was played be-
tween the town team and the alum
nj team, in which the former team
was victorious by score of 20 to
8. s,s.s ", e~s " -
On Thursday evening of this week
the town team will play against the
High school team from Edgewood in
the local gymnasium. <-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
DISTRICT COURT.

;. The following entries have been
made on the probate docket by Judge
Geo. w. Durham since our last issue:
Estate Of William Mead. Petition
for appointment of temporary admin
istrator submitted and considered. F.
E. Dutton was appointed temporary
administrator. Bond fixed at $1,000.
Estate Of. Hester A. Hess. e. B.
Hess appointed executor without
bond. @
Estate of Quintin Searight. VIII
admitted to probate. j.. J.. Dolphin
was appointea executor. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS TO GIVE
a. s 3$". CANTATA. 1900 p

The members Of the Manchester
High school chorus will present
cantata at the City Opera House on
Tuesday evening, January 18th, en-
titled "The Wreck of the Hesperus. -
The music will be given under the
direction OF Miss Ruth Pate. The
chorus will be assisted by Mrs. H.
I. Ports, soprano; Mr.. Cal Martin,
tenor; and Mr.. Lawrence Oncley, bar.
1tone. Miss Mona Goodwin Will be
the accompanist. Read the announce.
ment of the cantata on the eighth
page of this issue of The Democrat,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Charles S. Stevenson, age 29, and
Genevieve Murray, age %. -.
Albert J.. Wesley, age %, and Edna
M. Belts, age %.
Henry H.Wegmann, age % and EN-
ma J. Osterhaus, age 20. 80.
Louis Bruggemann, age "a, and
Henrietta Boeckenstedt, age 20. :