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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-09-28
WEST ARCADIA

Mr.. and Mrs c. c. Curl Of Mans
field, ILL.,, have been visiting THEN
cousin, Mrs. Otis Wilson.
Mrs. Harlem Woodland is in Lans-
lhg visiting friends. She was accom-
panied by Mrs. Hira Metcalf.
). II. Allis went TO Lenawee coun.
ty last Wednesday to visit friends a
couple of weeks. w J. Morrison OF
Mt. Pleasant is assisting Mrs. Allis
with the chores.
The Sunday school at the Eckert
church has discontinued on account
OF the removals which has depleted
our numbers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-09-28
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Alma, Mich, Sept. %. 1915
Advertised list for week endino
September 25th, 1916.
Mrs. Lima Gorham
MI. G. f. Humphreys
s. A. FRANKS
Miss Pearl Lewis
Miss Florence Larson
Mrs Melvin Metzger
Mrs. Serria Meddler
Mrs. Wallace Mitchell
G.. b. Nicholas
Peoples Clothing Co.
Nj. George Bison
Miss Laura Shepherd
Mrs. c. F. Towns.
The above if not called for will be
scnt to the Dead Letter office October
"'h' 1916. '. p. Cash, 2. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-09-28

Dear Ethel:-"I'm discouraged try
ing to cover pimples and blackheads
with powders and paint What can
do?"
Dear Adeline:-"Take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea-'the sure but
harmless way'-drives them away
from the inside, not in from the out
side. '-Look-P Paterson Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
STILL ON
 ALASKA RUN

Seattle, Dec. 9-All negotiations for the sale of the Alaska steamers Dolphin and Jefferson, of the Al aska s. s. Co.'S fleet, were de- clared on this afternoon at a meet ing between President R. W. Baxter of he Alaska company and the representatives at the Crosby s. S. Co.,, of Milwaukee. The meeting was held in Chicago but it was i'm possible for the representatives of the two companies to agree upon the terms of the purchase of the Jefferson and upon which the deal for the Dolphin also depended upon. The Dolphin was originally to be sold for 125,OOO but the fig ures for the Jefferson are not knSn here.
 President Baxter continues 10 New York this afternoon from Chi cago in connection with the deal for the steamship Great Northern ana Northern Pacific.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
MONEY ASKED
 FOR ALASKA

Washington, Dec. 11-Besides tho Alaska Railroad appropriation of $10,690,762. submitted to congress last Monday by Secretary Lane and the appropriation of $1OO,O0O for he starter of the Gastineau ChannG bridge, many other sums for Vari- ous purposes were asked. Among the larger amounts submitted in aDI rOpriations were the following for Alaska:
 To continue the mineral surveys $1OO,O0O.
 Care of insane. $7O,OOO.
 Education of Natives, 5000.
 Reindeer Service, $5,0OO.
 Medical Relief for Natives $62,- 500.
 Encouraging industry among the Natives, $25,OOO.
 Protection of game, $2O,OOO.
 Suppression rf the liquor traf- fic $15,O0O.
 Fur seal service, $1OO,OOO.
 Fisheries Service, $34,8OO.
 Maintenance Of the Afognak fish culture station, SS,250.
 Maintenance of Yes Bay station, $6,25O.
 Improvements of Yes Bay station, $2E.OOO.
 Two motor launches for Afognak and Yes Bay stations, $1O,OOO.
 Maintenance and care of the For est Service, $13,462.
 Contingent expenses of the Gov ernCr's office, $11,55O.
 Alaska Road Work
 For continuing the building of wa~on roads and trails in Alaska, the War Department has asked for $6OO,OOO, which is $1OO,OOO more than asked for last year.
 Including the Alaska aDpropria- tioGs the Pacific Coast has asked for appropriations totalling $15,- 729,332.
 The total of all appropriations askes congress Monday were $1,- 263.00O, 1000, which includes a spec iaI sum for the Army and Navy of $8OO,OOO.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
NEW BRITISH
 CABINET IN

ncrdon, Dec. 11-Prime Minis ter Lloyd George has made public the personal of his new cabinet CT war council.
 Lo!d Miner, Earl Curzon, An drew Bonar Law and Arthur Hen derscn will form the new war cab inet.
 Premier Lloyd George, with the aid of Lord Milner and MT. Hender- son will practically be the dictator of the policy which England will have to pursue in the war opera tious.
 Lloyd George will make his first address to the House of Commons on Tuesday. He will declare the policy of the new government, and will argue in favor of the bill which has been introduced which would enable new members of the House of Commons to take their seats without the formality of cleo tion. ,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11

Miss Simpson arrived on the Ru- per- today, and will spend the win fer with Mrs. McAdams at White horse.
 J. F. Anderson and wife will be passengers southbound on the City of Seattle tonight for Seattle, en- route to their ranch near that city, where they will spend the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. Waltenbaugh, and daughter arrived on the Rupert this morning from Vancouver, and will remain in Skagway during the winter. MT. Waltenbaugh will be employed at the White Pass shops this winter, and in the spring he Will go to Whitehorse, where he will be employed in the river division of the White Pass Route.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11

 HOME AGAIN

Berlin, Dec. 11-Word was sent to t"is city this morning from Brem en, the home port of the undersea merchantmen Deutschland, stating that that vessel had arrived home in safety.
 The report states that the Voy- age across the Atlantic was uneVent- ful, and that the big diver was fore ed to submerge but very few times.
 Work of unloading the immense cargo of the ship was begun at once, and it is said that as soon as she is clear of the cargo brought from America, a similar cargo to the che which she carried across to the United States will be slowed away in her hold and she will again sail for the United States. It Is believed that 1t will require but a few weeks to unload and reload the ship, and that she will sail from Bremen about the 26th, thps allowing the officers and crew to spend Christmas with their families.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
THRONE
 TOTTERING

London, Dec. II A report has been received from Budapest that Greece will defy the powers in their demand that that nation disarm their army and dismantle their na- ", and assume 8 perfectly neutra, position in the combat which is be ing waged between the powers of Europe. ..
 The information from the Hun gArian capital states further that King Constantine may be dethroned and that the Entente powers may put Pierre, the eight-year old grand son ct the king in his place, as King of Greece.
 Athens regards the situation as mos critical, and the cabinet is making every effort to preserve the government as it now stands, but exposition is rife, and it Is fear ed fG&. the overthrow of the Gree elan government Is now at hand.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11

Again there is a marked discrep- ancy in the election returns of the territory on the delegate vote. The Empire is unable to secure reliable Information from Nome owing to cable interruption between Sitka an the mainland. l. is also impossible today to secure the unreported vote from the Third Division for the same reasons. The cable will un- doubtedly be in full operation to the westward next week and The EmUiTe will again endeayor to get correct figures.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
WILL HUNT FOR
 FAMOUS DOG

Seattle, Dec. 5-C. c. TOlman vii leave within 8 few days to search Tor Dennis, the famous Alaska wolf dog lost somewhere in, California. Holman declares that he will not Feturl to Alaska without Dennis, Rho twice saved his masters life.
 Mr. TOlman arrived here two days ago. He brought the dog north from San Francisco but it jumped from the baggage car out aide oH Sacramento and escaped. M Tolmsn was not appraised of the dog disappearance until he arrived here and went to the baggage car for the animal
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
RUMAN|ANS
 LOSSES HEAVY

Berlin, Dec. 11-Statistics com piled covering the casualties occa- stoned by death ill battle and men wounded in battle was made public today since the Rumanians have entered the war, places the loss to that government in killed and wounded at over 112,000 men.
 One sixth of inc entire Rumanian army is still being pursued by the Austrian forces.
 The advice also states that the late Teutonic victories have short ened the line of battle about $40 English miles.
 Perograd is very much depressed by the Teutonic victories over the Rumanians.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11

Juneau, Dec. 11-Judge R. w. Jennings stated Saturday that he would not express any opinion as 10 wbas course pc will follow on tht question of the renewal of the li- censas of the First Division liquor dealers on next July, at this time' and dismissed the motion of the Jul neau Liquor Company without pre- judiCe.
 The action was taken on a hear ing held Saturday in the District Court relative to a motion filed Fri day by the Juneau Liquor Com pan. and on behalf of the Juneau Liqucr Dealers, asking for an ex- tension of their licenses from July 1st 10 January 1st, 1918, without holding any further elections or
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
CLOTHES SET AFIRE

E. Eskilden, one of the steel ex- perts employed by the Kansas City Structural Steel Co.,, in the erec- tion of the Alaska Juneau mill, had the misfortune to have his clothes set ou fire while working at one Of the rivet furnaces at noon to- day. He received painful burns be- fore the fire could be extinguished. His injuries were dressed by the staff of the General hospital.-Em- pire, Dec. g.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
ATTENTION BASKET BALL PLAYERS

A meeting of all basketball play ers, (Ladies and men) will be held at the ". P. A Club, Tues day evening at s D. m., for the purpose of Perfectjng regular play ing schedules and discussing all matters of interest.
 The committee urgently requests all interested In the game to at tend meeting and assist in making complete arrangements, inorder to have everything In shape for the sound of the referees whistle at the opening game.
 A. c. BLANCHARD,
 Chairman, Athletic Committee.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
Th1fd Division

valdez. Dec. g - Official returns of the Third Division to date give Sulzer 1881 and Wickersham 1864. Our figures on the territory give Sulzer as leading by 12 votes, but this is believed to be wrong as we are unable to secure definite infor- maticn from the second division, owing to interior wire troubles valdez Prospector.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
JUDGE JENNINGS REFUSES
 LICENSES AT PRESENT TIME
Liquor Issue Not Question of the Pes- ent Time---JudiciaI Action Must
 Await Decision of Congress

cauvasses and making it part oi their contention that the eXpres' sion os the people in the November election was to the effect that the Territory should go dry at that time, but that the liquor dealers should be allowed until January 1sf to dispose of their stocks and busi- ness.
 Judge Jennings held that the election held in November proves nothing with regard to Juneau or the First Division. The expression of opinion at that time was for the entire Territory and not for any locality or section of the Terri tory and that until he is informed as to what action is taken by congress he can not pass on the matter at this time.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
News Miners Retlnns

Fairbanks, Dec. 8 - Delayed - Returns complete from Marshall City gave Sulzer 66, Wickersham T, and Lewis l, or a plurality of 4 for Wickersham as wired several days ago. The Koyukuk returns give Wickersham a plurality of sev- en instead of eight as previously re- ported, although the full returns have not been received here. The News Miner gives Sulzer lead of G6 votes in the territory.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11

The steamer Dolphin will ar- rive in this port either late wed nesday evening or early Thursday morning. The advice received by MT. Shaw, local agent of the Alas ka s. s. Co.,, was the first tntim- aticn that he had received that the Dolphin was to be again Plac- ed in the service.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
Dolphin Sails North

Seattle, Dec. g. - Steamer Dol phin, taking the run for the steam CT Jefferson which is being over hauled, sailed at g o'clock this morning for the north. The Jun eau passengers were R. Jones and Mrs M. F. Gilkey.-Juneau Empire.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
SULzER'S LEAD
 GUT DOWN ID 25

Juneau, Dec. 1.-The returns in the delegate election are still slow lv coming in, and from a careful compilation of the returns as cor rected up to date Sulzer's plurality is reduced until he shows but % votes to the good.
 There are still several small pre- cincts to be heard from, and this may again change the result.
 The following was taken from the Luneau Empire Saturday:
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11

Miss Agnes Gardner, proprietor of the Dewey Hotel this city, was a passenger for the south on the Ru- pert this morning. Miss Gardner will go to CalforDia for the Rinters and 1t Is her intention to return north In the spring.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11

Washington, Dec. 11-A decided denial was made today at the Capi- toi that any offer of mediation had been made to the European powers now engaged in the worlds war.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-11
REPORTED OFFER IF MEDIATION
 EUROPEAN POWERS DENIED

| is stated in diplomatic circles that it is understood that the sub jeci of peace is not to be broach- ed unless there is a decided change of program prepaIed for the future conduct of the warning nations. /
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
THORPE.

John Billhorn, Henry Heyer and
George and Conrad Wendell left on
Wednesday evening for Chicago on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warnie Boots spent
Wednesday with relatives in Dundee
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Frank Schmock Wednesday, and
over thirty were present. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs.
D. w. Ryan on January the 3rd. Ev-
cry one is cordially invited to at
tend.
Mr.. Hirman Sabin Of Manchester
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Briggs OF
this place autoed to Edgewood and
Elkport. on business Monday.
Gene Williams of Dundee was a
business caller in our vicinity Mon
day.
Mrs. Robert Cralley is entertain
ing her sister from Masonville few
days this week.
We are sorry to learn Of the death
OF Mrs. A. o. Stone of near Lamont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Crosby and
two daughters were callers in the
county seat last Saturday.
Mr.. Sherman of Delhi was bust
ness caller in Thorpe Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.

The many friends in this vicinity
were greatly shocked to learn Of the
death Of Mrs. A. o. Stone Of Winthrop
and who formerly resided here. Her
death occurred at hospital in Du-
buque. She had submitted to an OPP
Grafton and was apparently recov-
ering from the ordeal, when sudden
" her condition changed for the
worse, and her death occurred on
Saturday, December 9th, 1916. The
funeral services were held from the
home of her brother, Fred Retz, in
Lamont, on Monday OF this week.
Mary Retz was native of Switzer-
land and came to Delaware county,
Iowa, with her parents when she
was young girl She was united
in marriage with A. 0. Stone and to
them three children we're born. The
deceased is survived by her husband,
three sons, Dean, Chester and Har-
old, two sisters. Mrs. Bert Ryan Of
this vicinity and Mrs. Ada Ryan of
Lamont and three brothers, Fred
Retz of Lamont, Amiel Retz of this
vicinity, and Albert Retz of near
Manchester.
William H. Smith and son Floyd
were business visitors in Manchester
on last Friday.
Otto Pierson expects to leave this
week for a visit with relatives in
Missouri and Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Long and son
Richard spent Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cooking,
east of Oneida.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
BOARD Proceedings

state OF lows. Delaware County, ss-
Manchester. Iowa, December =. 10
The Board Of Supervisors met as per
adjournment, all members and the
auditor being present.
Tha fol1ow,nr hills were presented:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
Thought There Might BE More.

Twins had arrived at the home OF
little John one day. He had just come
out. in the yard to play when an old
friend of the family came by. Seeing
John in the yard he called to him:
"Hello. there, sonny; hear you have
twins at your house." whereupon little
John exclaimed: "Yes, there were two
when came out, but maybe there are
free or four by now"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
state Of Ohio, city Of Toledo.

State OF Ohio. City Of Toledo.
Lucas County. S.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
IL senior partner OF the firm Of #. ].
Cheney q Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said Arm will pay the
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this 9Th day Of Decem-
Der. A.. D. 1886. A. W. GLEASON.
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Intern
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Send
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
The ORANGE in Spain.

It is considered very healthfui
thing to eat an orange before break
fast. But who can eat an orange well
One must go to Spain to see that done.
The senorita cuts off the rind with her
silver knife; then, putting her fork in
to the peeled fruit, she detaches every
morsel with her pearly teeth and con-
tinues to eat the orange without los
ing drop Of the juice and lays down
the core with the fork still in it.-Ex'
change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13

Waterloo COnstructfon COM
pany. engineers estimate ss5 90
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that the bills of the Clinton
Bridge Company and E. J. Kelley be
Continued.
A motion was made. seconded and
carried that the bill Of the Savage
Lumber Company be allowed in the
sum of $349.62.
A motion was made. seconded and
carried thatSthe balance of bills OF this
class be allowed in full.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13

Dr. Shallenber9er Is an ennlnently successtt1
Specialist In the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
He has long-established reputation. resulting
experience. which have made him 80 proficient
that he can name and locate your disease In .
few minutes. He has successfully treated many
Ct s s:
has spread, -why he has continued his visits
year after year. while other doctors have made
few visits and stopped.
Bar, Nose, Throat. Lungs, Heart, Blood. Skin.
Nerves. Liver. Stomach, Intestines. Kidneys and
Bladder. Consumption In an early stage. Ca
Neuralgia. Epilepsy. Sick Headache. Goitre.
Eczema, Scrofula, Appendicitis. Gravel. Rheu-
matism of joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases OF women scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure, Fistu!a and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
Surgical Cases and Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent: easily excl.
ted and irritable; weak and debilitated; tired
mornings; without ambition. energy Or strength;
confidence In YOURSELF Have you sunken. red
or blurred eyes; pimples on your face: weak
back. or deposit In urine?
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases of long standing especially desired.
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted In the worst Affections. aricocele.
Hydrocele, Blood Poison Syphilis, Unnatural
Discharges, Weakness, Emissions, Debility,
Nervousness, Dizziness, and Defective Memory.
which ruin body and mind. 1t Is highly impor-
tant You obtain the services OF a physician who
mas established good reputation tor treating
! these diseases. s..I,a
Dr. Shalienberger has made years of study
Of Private Diseases of men and women. he
knows and uses the most scientific methods OF
treating them. Hundreds of women suffer un-
told agony with diseases which have been neg
lected or unskillfully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
nave been made by him. You should consult
him II you have any Chronic Disease. A Spec
ialist who has made lifetime study OF such
diseases is certainly prepared to give You the
best results, and If you are SICK. you need scien
i tific treatment.
Dr.. Shallenberger spares no effort to cure his
1atients. He knows that good results mean as
much to him as to the patient. Most OF his new
patients come through the Recommendation OF
others whom he has treated.
He prepares nearly all his medicine from his
own special formulas, and uses nothing but
pure drugs.
Cons ultation and Examination Free and
Confidential.
REFERENCES: Drexel State Bank. Chicago.
Address letters to
DIR. WILBERT SHALLENBERGER
t9B Oakweod Blvd. CHICAGO. ILL.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
STATEMENT

.
Of the condition OF Farmers Savings
Bank. organised under the laws Of Iowa,
located 1t Masonville. County OF Della
ware. at the close Of business on the
LIST day of Dec, 1915, made to the audi
tor of state:
ASSETS 10y
Amount Of bills. bonds and
other evidence Of debt dis
counted or, purchased actu-
ally owned by this banks 1888 A
Gold in vault------- 1872 80
Silver in VAULT Ala 90
Legal tender national
bank notes and sub
sidiary coin--------1249 rs
Drafts. Checks and
other Cash items
not dishonored-- Is 40
Total Gold. Silver. Legal Ten
der. Drafts and Checks. ETC..
carried out---------------- 2496 25
Amount subject to be drawn
at sight on deposit with SOL
solvent bankS----- 1852 ~
Overdrafts--- 1870 "a
Value Of real estate 1895 90
Value Of personal property :. 100 90
Total assets----------s1 1926. 9O2 %
LIABILITIES
Amount Of Capital Stock :. $4,000 90
Amount Of Deposits
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
STATEMENT

STATEMENT
of the condition Of the Farmers Saw
ings bank S.o organized under the laws
of Delaware. at the close of business
on the LIST day Of December, 1916, made
! to the Auditor of State:
Assets.
Amount Of bills. bonds and
other evidence Of debt dis
counted or purchased actu-
ally owned by this bank--S121,611 %
Gold in vault -----$1.s$o 90
Legal tender, nation
al bank notes and
Drafts. checks and "
other Cash items
Total Gold, silver, Legal
Tender. Drafts and checks
etc. carried out--- 8,343 %
Amount subject to be drawn
os solvent q +. ss.s sss $ s.
Value Value Of r psrao ss.ate ss
Total Assets------ --s1ss,ss4 81
Liabilities.
Amount Of Capital Stock--$ $4,000 90
Amount Of deposits
subject to check ss7,o4s 10
Am mana pep Q. De- s,s22 IS
Amount of Time De-.
Total deposits-----------;147.sss 81
Other profits after deduct
ing eXpenSeS----- 1857 "
Total Liabilities-- -$l6y,8Ss 81
STATE OF IOWA, Delaware County,
We, NJ. w. Lovett, president; Robt.
A. Gull. vice president; and VIM. Ham
mond, cashier ofsbank above named do
solemnly swear that the foregoing
statement is full. true and correct. to
the best of our knowledge and belief,
and that the assets therein set forth
are bona fide the property of said bank
In Its corporate capacity, and that no
part of the same has been loaned or adj
vanced to said bank for the purpose of
being exhibited as portion of its as
sets.
NJ w. LovETT. President.
ROBT. A. GULL, Vice-PreS.
VIM. HAMMOND. Cashier.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence by NJ. w. Lovett, Robt.
Gull, and VIM. Hammond, this 7th day
December 1916.
r. H. BUSH,
Notary Public in and for Delaware
County. Iowa.
Attested by
W. II. EPPENS
JAMES KNEE.
Directors.
Monticello's Christmas Tree. Dec. %.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13

County OF Delaware, IS.
We, Burton Clark, president; F. E.
Dutton, cashier of bank above named, do
solemnly swear that the foregoing state
ment Is full. true and correct. to the
best of our knowledge and belief. and
bona fide the property Of said bank in
Its corporate capacity. and that no part
of the same has been loaned or advanc-
Ell to said bank for the purpose Of being
exhibited as a portion of its assets.
BURTON CLARK. President !,
F. r. BUTTON. Cashier
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence by Burton Clark and F..
p. Dutton. this 18th day Of December,
1916.
F. B. BLAIR,
Notary Public In and for
Delaware County.
F. II. MUNsoN,
c. J. HOCKADAY,
Directors.