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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20

McMahons, returned home Saturday.
Miss Goldie Thorn is assistant to
Miss Maud Moore in the telephone Of
fice
VIM. Behan and p. Fl. Devine left
Monday for business trip to lonia,
Mimi, and other points.
Miss Marie Eichacker and Miss
Kathryn Behan are attending St Na-
viers school at Manchester and were
home Sunday.
The Masonville base ball club will
hold a base ball tournament here on
Friday, the 22d, and preparations have
been made for very interesting pro-
gram. Aurora, Ryan and Masonville
are the teams slated for the games.
Aurora VS.. Ryan, and Masonville to
play the winner. The games COM
mence at ! o'clock sharp. In the
evening a grand ball will be given on
the opera house. Carpenters or
chestra of five pieces has been en-
gagged for this occasion and everyone
is cordially invited to attend the af-
ternoon and evening events. This af-
fair promises to be one of unusual in
terest, pleasure and entertainment.
Atty. Locher of Monticello was a
professional caller here Monday.
Gene Lyness and Geo Smith of Ry-
an were business visitors here Mon
day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
SOLOMON Il. WEIGH.

Solomon z. WEIGH, was born in
Cortland County, New York, on April
26, 1925 and died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Clara Hebron, in
Mitchell S. D., Sept 5, 1916, at the
age Of So years, 4 months and 10
days. He was married in CORTLAND
County, New York to Miss Lazette O..
Shaw on Jan. 5, 1858. They lived for
few years in that vicinity and then
aboue 1860 came west to near Wall
kesha, Wis, and five years later to
Forestville, Iowa, which was their
home for thirty years. In the year
1897, they moved to Lamont and here
on Dec 5, 1903, Mrs. WEIGH passed
away. On September 30th of that
year, Mr.. Welch took UP his residence
with his daughter in Mitchell.
Six children were born to this cou-
pie, four of whom have passed on be-
fore him. Eva and Theodore died in
youth and Mary Eliza died few years
late, and Arthur E. died on July 9TH
last Two live to mourn the loss Of
father and mother. They are: Mrs.
Clara Hebron of Mitchell, S. D., and
Edward H., of Oakland, Cal. Mr..
WEIGH became a member orr the
Methodist Episcopal church, early in
life and maintained his faith in God
and loyalty to his church unto the
end. He lived consistent christian
life was known as a good neighbor
and true friend. In the family cir
Gle he will be sorely missed for there
has existed a strong affection between
him and them. The one time neigh
bOrs of his in this part of the country
feel the loss of friend and sympa-
thiZe with the bereaved family.
The remains were brought back to
Lamont for burial. The funeral SER
vice was held on Saturday morning,
Sept 8, 1916, in the Methodist church
in charge of the pastor. Rev. S. c.
Bretnall and the body was laid to
rest beside that of his wife in the
Campton cemetery. Xxx.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
MASONViLLE.

Jules Gleason and wife spent Sun
day at Independence.
John Heffernen, who is well-drilling
in Wisconsin, spent few days at his
home here last week.
Henry May and family Of Dyersville
spent Sunday at the Frank Link home
north of town. He made the trip by
auto.
o. c. Gray and family moved into
John Rosas house, recently vacated
by Roy Downs.
Mrs. Lou Graves entertained the
Chro. Tat. Emb. club last Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. j. A. King Of Farley spent a
few days last week with her sister
Mrs. M. Mulvehill
Mrs. l. E. Hobson spent last Fri
day with her mother and friends at
Independence.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Flaherty of Wa
terlOo autoed through here Sunday on
their way to Month where they Wis
tied her mother, Mrs. O'Hagan. They
were accompanied by Miss Lucy OLA
gan, who will spend a weeks vaca-
ton at Monti.
A baby girl came to brighten the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Sullivan
Monday. Congratulations
Mrs. P. ]. Biddle and Mrs Lloyd
Biddle are visiting relatives at Bloom
ington, H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Rosa and FAM
lily, who have been visiting at Rock
ford, Illinois, returned by auto last
week and are packing their household
goods preparatory to moving to Rock
ford, where they intend making their
future home We regret to note their
departure from Masonvlle.
The Misses Anna and Eva Morris.
who have been visiting with friends
here for the past two weeks, left for
their home in Parker, South Dakota. |
Saturday. They formerly resided in |
this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rose have been
sojourning in South Dakota the past
week.
Miss Lena Taylor, who is a nurse
by profession, is visiting here with
her sister, Mrs John Heffernen.
Miss Machel Mcmahon of Bankston,
Dubuque county, Iowa, who has been
with relatives Mulvehills and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
NORTH MANCHESTER.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. r. Nelson auto
ed through from st. Paul last week
for short visit with Mrs. Nelson's
brother and sister, Mrs. Evans and
Chauncy burlington. Mr.. Nelson is
sales manager for Swift & Company.
On Thursday afternoon of last
week, Mrs. Bolei entertained the St.
Pauls Ladies Aid Society. Dainty re-
freshments were served and all pres
ent reported a pleasant time.
The sick folks in this neighorhood
are all improving, we are glad to re-
port.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20

church was entertained at the R. NJ.
Merriam home in Cedar Rapids Friday,
and they report pleasant time.
A large crowd was in attendance at
the base ball tournament held here
Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Press Fowler and lit
tie daughter was Manchester shoppers
Tuesday.
Martha Gilchrist visited with Mrs
Eugene Milroy during the week.
Mrs August Witt was a Manchester
caller Tuesday.
Mrs. Johnston Sheppard was call
er at Manchester Tuesday.
James Brazelton of Manchester was
here Wednesday and took in the pic
mic.
Jennie Tracy is attending school in
Manchester this year.
Miss Grace Beacon and her mother,
from Cedar Rapids, were visitors in
town during the week.
Mrs. w. B. Robinson of Robinson
was calling on Mrs E. E. McCloud on
Thursday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

Albert H. Friedley and Elsie L. Rem.
frow.
Roy l.. Stair and Mabel Davis.
William c. Sholl and Lillian M. Mel
son.
Win. M Adams and Maude J. Bas-
kerville.
Arthur L. Brown and Jennie Mae
McLane.
Chas. Ahrens and Minnie Meyers.
Fred V. Brady and May Dorcia Cree.
Don E. Glazier, and Beulah A. Han
sci.
Will r. Gibbs, and Florence G.
Couchman.
Harry Abbott and Margaret L. Nor
an,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Extensive Hog Ranch.

Winterset.-Lincoln Harbold of Pla-
no is feeding hogs extensively on his
ranch west of East Peru. Recently
IA head were turned out to ''hog
down. corn crop of seventy-seven
ceres. Harbold has over 1000 feeders
in the vicinity of Peru, and is buying
corn in the field by the acre. The
price paid ranges from s22 per acre
up. Harbold supplies the serum fac
tories of the state with raw material
for manufacturing purposes, besides
shipping extensively to the markets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
To Identify Your Trunks.

have proved the value in peace of
mind and convenience of the following
ideas: / mark my bag or trunks with
a marker of red, be it a bit of ribbon
or cord tackled on, so that in identify
ing my baggage among dozens of 9th
ers l can instantly point out to the
baggage man that one with the red
marker."-New York Evening Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Iowan British Army Captain.

Charles City.-Dr Richard J. ALI
son, former Charles City boy, who
has been a dentist in Canada for the
past few years, entered service in
Canada a year ago as lieutenant and
has recently been promoted to the
position Of captain. He is the only
man born in the United States who
holds this rank His company is now
awaiting a call to cross the sea. DR..
Allison was formerly a member Of
the old company D, I. N. G., of Charles
City and has had some previous mill
tary training.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Shenandoah Postmaster Resigns.

nandoah.-HaVing been in New
York City several months working
in the interests of the democratic
campaign, being the active head Of
the finances, w. D. Jameson has re-
signed as postmaster. Alfred Jones,
who has been assistant postmaster
several years, has been appointed TO
fill the vacancy until an appointment
is made. Mr.. Jones is republican.
The office pays $500 a year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Very Startling.

The young Sunday school teacher
felt she had gained the attention and
interest of all her pupils, even the lit
tie boy who usually sat looking around
the room of the primary department.
totally absorbed in her subject Be
meath his strong gaze she waXed elo-
quent. She stopped for breath and it
was then he said, do you know you
have eyes exactly like our cat?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Mysophobia.

The famous dictionary compiler, Dr.
Samuel Johnson, was impelled to touch
and count all the palings in fences he
passed, and if he thought he had
missed one he would start back and
repeat the nOnsenSical enumeration.
Mysophobia is an annoying ObsesSion
OF this sort and more frequent than
supposed, as the patients try to keep
their peculiar behavior from notice. 1t
Is a fear of uncleanliness or of con-
tamination.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Former Iowsn Illinois Candidate.

Iowa City.-Frank O.. Lowden, for
mer Iowan, and graduate of the law
department of the State university
of Iowa, is the Republican nominee
for governor of Illinois with plural
ity of more than $4,000 over the two
other Republican candidates.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for Sept
IS. 1916: -..... .uA.
, Brand, Manned ..~ A.. .-..'
Brown, Willie ca ".-'-
Dibble Gloye Co.
Fleming, w. M.
Loretto, Arthur
Palermo, Angelo
Slater, R. G.
Williams, Mack
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office October 2, 1916, if
not called for before that date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Prison Factory BUSY.

Fort Madison.-When Warden J. C..
Sanders was at the state fair at Des
Moines he devoted his spare time to
drumming up sales for his pet prison
industry-the rag rug department. He
was salesman enough, and the Des
Moines territory was amply fertile to
cause the prison rag rug factory to
work night and day shifts to supply
the demand until the warden returned.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
RYAN

A bankers convention will be held
here on Thursday Of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Smith Of Cedar Rap
ids were visitors at the Morrissey
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcnamara of
Anamosa visited at the w. F. Drummy
home Sunday. w..
Mr.. and Mrs. Welcome Abbott of
Lamont and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Green's
Of Manchester were calling on DR.. and
4 Mrs. Donnelly and other relatives on
Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Dolphin has returned
home, after spending the summer in
Nebraska with her daughter Opal.
Father Malloy was Manchester
caller Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Morris Hennessey of
Oneida were callers here during the
week.
E. E. Coakley was visitor in Ce-
dar Rapids Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Brayton visited
relatives at Manchester Sunday.
Rev. r. NJ McElliott from Mason
City and Rev. P ]. .Behan from Bless
ing, Iowa, visited at their homes here
during the week.
Mrs. J. H. McEnany and daughter,
Blanche, were Dubuque visitors Sat-
urday.
Dr.. D'Brien accompanied his sister
to Dubuque Tuesday, where she was
operated upon at the Mercy hospital
for appendicitis.
P. ]. McEnany is in Dakota looking
after farm interests.
Mrs. J. R. McElliott was Dubuque
caller Monday.
Mrs. Lizzie Wilson was a Manches-
ter shopper Monday.
Jim Clabby Of Independence was
4 business caller here the first of the
week.
Miss Birdena Ward left on her jour-
ney homeward Wednesday evening,
and will visit in Chicago with her
brother, J. H. Ward, on her way.
a Miss Lizzie Harrington went to
Coggon to visit relatives Monday.
Miss Lucy Robinson has accepted
position as principal of the Onei-
da school.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ward and Mary
Lucille were visitors in Cedar Rapids
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilken and chill
dren of Monticello spent Wednesday
with Mrs. Wilken's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas Probel.
Mrs. Will Underwood of Cedar Rap
ids is visiting her mother, Mrs. Rose
Summers.
Mrs. DR.. Cummings and Edmund
were week end visitors with home
folks at Earlville.
A missionary festival was held at
the Lutheran church Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson of Delhi is |
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs. |
Pat Smith. Her granddaughters, Dor
othy and Grace Wilson, accompanied
her here
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Kitzharber attend
ed the funeral of their aunt, at Ce-
dar Rapids, the first Of the week.
Rev. Melchert was in attendance at
the dedication of the Wartburg semi
nary in Dubuque last week.
Mrs. Patrick Kelly and daughter
Winifred from Fonda. Iowa, is visiting
at the Sullivan and Hennessey homes.
A number from here attended the
funeral of Mrs. Powers at Manches-
ter Monday
Mrs. Nellie Sullivan, Miss Lizzie
Hennessey, Mrs. Patrick Kelly and
daughter Winifred visited in Dubuque
The first of the week with their broth
ar. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Preston and
Russell visited at the Bert Moore home
It Buck Creek Sunday.
The Ladies Aid society of the M. E.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20

throughout the year. Artesian wells
anywhere. Healthiest state in Union.
Thousands of acres best farm lands
from $500 to $500 per acre. Prices:
advance Jan. LIST. See Claude Wright,
the Quality Photographer, Manches-
ter. He knows. 3Swkstf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
FOR RENT.

so acre farm in Delaware county.
Inquire of
w. H. NORRIS,
3Swkstf. Manchester, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
THE MARKETS
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-Spring wheat special brands
in wood $500 per bbl.; hard spring wheat
patents, 5 per cent grade, in jute, S1.350
755; straight in export bags, S.35: first
clears at S6.6o16.S5; In jute, second clears
s4SO15 %; low grade, s4.4o44.70; fancy soft
winter wheat patents, in jute, 800; stand
ard soft winter wheat, patents, $3.50 in
jute standard hard winter wheat pat
ents sos in jute: first clears. $6GO16S
in jute, and second clears in jute. slT0D
500; pure white rye flour, $3.50 in jute;
pure dark rye. S6.05 in jute
HAY-Marliet steady; choice timothy
$l5506l65O; No. timothy. $lS5odl450; No
2 timothy, $l25011S.5O; light clover mixed
sl2 5Oal35O heavy clover mixed, 5000
HOO; No. 3 red top and grassy mixed
timothy, $1OOO@l2.oo; threshed timothy,
$5OO17OO; alfalfa, choice, s15.Oo1l6.OO; al
falfa No. l. $l3.0o9l4,Oo: alfalfa No. 2.
$l0OO6I1100.
BUTTER-Creamery. extra. 321sc; extra
firsts. 3l15GS2c: frsts, 2963lc; seconds, 271a
2S1ac; packing stocks. 24925c: ladies', 210
271ac; process. 2SlSc.
EGGS-Firsts. 29l2@SOc: ordinary firsts,
2Sd29c; miscellaneous lots, cases included
22a29c; cases returned. 211aG2sac; extra,
35d3Gc; checks, 15G20lac; dirties, 1SG22hc;
refrigerator Apris, first. 2SA42S1ac: ex-
tras. 29c.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys 22@25c per
lb.; fowls. 1Gn2Oc; spring chickens, 0c;
ROSTERS, lac; ducks, 1S@15c; geese. lO914c.
ICED POULTRY-Turkeys, 24126c per
ID: fowls, 19120c; springs, $4,000; roos-
tiers, 141a115c; ducks, 12915c; geese, 100
12c. .....
.POTATOES-Mnn early Ohios,
s12591.3O per bu.; Jersey mountains. S1.35
CLIO; giants. $l.2oG1.S0.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
House for Rent.

Modern house for rent by October
first. Inquire of Thomas Given, owner,
or Thomas Scanlon, tenant. 36wkstf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
WANTED.

$4,000 Bushels of oats. Highest
market price paid.
32wkstf VIM. & GEO, BARR,
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
For Sale or Trade.

A twin cylinder Yale motorcycle.
Will sell for cash at bargain or will
consider a trade for a good work.
horse. Machine in first class ,condi-s
ton Inquire at this office 36wkstf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20

New York, Sept. -.
WHEAT-IIgher. fair inquiry; No. 2
red, sl.65; No. l northern, SLIT; No. hard.
S1.65
CORN-Steady, trade quiet; No. yell
low, 951ac; No. 9, csc,
OATS-Steady. fair business; standard,
52d521sc: No. 8 white, 5lAG52c; No. 4
white, 5l6511ac.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20

FOR RENT.
Dwelling house near U. B. church.
Inquire at this office. 3Swkstf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
OF THE CONDITION
of the Dundee Savings Bank.

of the Dundee Savings Bank,
Organized unoer the laws of Iowa. located at
Dundee. Iowa in the COuntv of Delaware at the
close of business on the 18th day of Sept.
A. d. 1916. made to the Auditor Of State.
ASSETS
Amount of bills bonds and other evi.
denceS of debt discounted or pur.
chased actually owned by this bank. 1875 IS
Gold In vault. ....-...S $50
Silver in, vault ......-..-...-.. ...-. 26S IS
Legal tender and na'Onal
bank notes and subsidiary
Drafts, checks and other
cash items not dishOnored PAP "a
Total gold. silver. legal ten
der. drafts and checks,
etc. carried out. ..-........ 1873 AZ
Amount subject to be drawn
at sight on CepOslt with
solvent banks .... ... 1890 2S
OverdraftS t6 II
Expense account in excess
of profits ...-.. ., ........
Va,ue OF real estate,....- 300 OC
Value of personal property 1.S70 90
Total Assets........ 47O4O rs
LIABILITIES
Amount of capital stock S 10000 90
Amount of deposits subject
to check ...................... SI3,935 A.
AlnopIr of demand deposits la 81
Amount of time deposits $780, lO.S97 "a
Amount savings deDO sits 3,S29 so
Amount deposited by banks
Tota deposits. 5 80, 403 II
Bills Payable -..-..-...---..-...-. 5000 90
surplus fund .-.-. ---.-.-...-. 800 90
Other profits after deductng
expenses ........ ................ :36 80
Total liabilities 1000 Is
State of Iowa. Delaware County.-ss:
We. w. II. Norris. president.
J. l.. Gilbert. V Pres, W. Byron Robinson
Cashier. of the bank above nameddO solemnly
$" ear thIt the foregoing ST t:inenL is fun, |
true and correct, to the bet of our Knowledge
and belief. that the assets therein set forth
are b"na tide the property of said baI in its
corporate capacity and that no part Of the same
has been loaned or advanced 10 said bank for
the purpose of being exhibited as a portion
OF it, assets.
W. II. NORRIS, President
]. L. GILBERT. Vice President
WBfRON ROBINSON. Cashier
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in my
presence by W. H. Norris-J L. Gilbert. and |
W. Byron Robinson this 18th day of Septem-
bcr 1916
HENRY BRONSON
Notary public in and for Delaware County,
Iowa.
Attcsted by F. G Larabee. S. S. Ives and
A. W. Stearns Directors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Live Stock.

Chicago, Sept 10.
CATTLE-Good to choice steers, 5000
Ills: yearlings, good to choice, ss.5oa1O.35;
fair to good steers, SSQGS.5O; range
steers, $7.5OGS75; stockers and feeders,
s6.5oT7.75: good to choice heifers. $1,000
900: fair to good COWS, s5.50@7.50; butcher
bulls, S6.O0I7.35: Gamers, $3,0o04 %; cut
tiers. s4.5O45.25; bologna bulls, $G.0096.60;
good to prime calves. s9.00d13.O0: heavy
calves. S9.00G10.25.
HOGS-Prime light butchers. $1l 80:
fair to fancy light, sll.CoG1l.5O: prime me-
dunn weight butchers. 22o4250 lbs. $11OO
0116O; prime heavy weight butchers 1900
300 lbs. SO. SoGt II. IS; heavy mixed packing,
$l035T1NS0: rough heavy mixed packing
S9.SOG1O35; pigs fair to good, SS.2599S5:
stays, $9.2501O.15.
SHEEP-Yearlings. sS.oOG9.15: fair to
choice ewes, $G00I175; breeding ewes, s725
G95O: wethecs. fair to choice. $7.001S 90:
western lambs, s100OG1090: feeding lambs.
S1000G1060: native lambs. S9,O0010.5O
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
East Buffalo, n. Y, Sept.

East BuTIalo, n. y, Sept. -.
CATTLE-Market slow; prime steers,
s9.50G1O5O: butcher grades. $6.50G1S.75
CALVE-S-Market active; Gull to choice,
$4.5061300.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Lambs slow,
sheep steady; choice lambs, s11O1Io11. so;
Gull to fair, s7.50dl0.75; yearlings, 5000
9.25: sheep, $3.00GS.25 .s.t
HOGS-Market active; Workers, s105O0
II so; mixed sll.506111.6O heavy, $ll5O0
l1.60; roushs, ss.oo9loCo: stays, $1,000
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20

FOR RENT.
Modern house close in. Inquire at
3Swkstf. REST ROOM, Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20

LOST.
During the summer one heavy blue
Ulster over coat Reward for its re-
turn.
3Swks1 JOS. HUTCHINSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
WantAdS.

STORE ROOM FOR RENT.
One of the best business locations
in Manchester For particulars in
quire at this office. 3Swkst1.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
WILL REPAIR
LINK IN ROAD
1EARENDATE
LOCAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
SUCCESSFUL TRIP TO
FERNANDINA.
THE COMMISSIONERS AGREE
They Will improve Brunswick
jacksonville Route on Other
Side ST. Marys Road if This
Side Is Also Repaired.

The Brunswick delegation. headed
by Mayor Hopkins, who attended the
meeting of the commissioners of Mas
sau county in Fernandina yesterday,
returned to the city last night shortly
after 9 o'clock, after rather hard
days trip
The local committee, together with
sonville, appeared before the Fernan-
dina commissioners to urge upon them
the Importance of making an improve
ment in the road along the edge of
their county. which is to be portion
of the Dixie highway in the event the
all-coast route is selected. Talks were
made before the commissioners by
several of the visitors, and it was
pointed out that the work was abso-
1utely necessary.
The commissioners, after listening
to these talks, agreed to make the nee
cssary repairs between St. Marys
r1ver and Yulee, provided, however,
THAT -CtHHTdGT CUuTry TrftXUS UP II DOTrfOn
Of her road on this side of the st.
Marys river This, it is believed, will
be agreed to by Camden. The com
missioners at Fernandina Stated that
the convicts would be put to work on
the improvements at once, and an eff
fort will now be made to get Camden
county to. do likewise
With one or two other improve
ments the road from Brunswick to
Jacksonville will be in excellent con
dition. There is a little work needed
in this county, between Brookman and
the Seaboard tracks, where number
of holes need repairing and the local
commissioners will be urged to make
this Improvement Immediately.
The Jacksonville and Savannah del
egations present at Fernandina yester-
day expressed themselves as being
much pleased with the cooperation
they were receiving from counties be
tween the two cities and they express
ed confidence that the Savannah
Brunswick route would be selected by
the Dixie highway commissioners.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
PROBE ACTIVITY
Of ALL BREWERS
THE FEDERAL GRAND JURY
STARTED ITS INVESTIGATION
YESTERDAY.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 9.-An investi-
CATION into the alleged political activ-
tiles in Pennsylvania of national and
state brewers organization will be
started by the federal grand jury
here today. United States District
Attorney E. Lowry Holes will be in
charge. Officials of the Northwestern
National bank in Philadelphia were
ordered to produce books and other
documents, which, it is said, will show
records of bank transactions of at
least one brewing organization.
Edwin A. Schmidt, president of the
Northwestern, is an officer of the
!. United States Brewers and the Penn
vsylvania Brewers associations. Other
organizations, the officers of which
have been subpoenaed, are the West
rem Pennsylvania Brewers associa-
ton, Westmoreland Brewers associa-
tion and the Fayette County Brewers
association.