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place. The ceremony took place at
the home of the brides parents at
500 o'clock in the afternoon. The
Rev C. NJ. Robb pastor of the Presby-
terian church, officiating in the pres
ence of immediate relatives. The
bride was attractively attired In {.
gown OF blue georgette. The newly
weds arrived in Earlville and spent a
few days at the home OF the brides
parents. Later they went to Dubu-
que, where Mr.. Rogers has employ
ment in printing office, and the
young couple will reside on Locust
street. The groom is the only son oil
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rogers. For
some time he was one Of the managers
of the Earlville Phoenix. He is an
industrious young man, held in high
esteem by a host of friends. who unite
in wishing him and his bride happiness
and prosperity.
Maryella Burrows is visiting reia-
tiyes in Van Horn, Iowa.
A social dance will be held in the
opera house on Saturday evening, OF
June 26th: Carpenters orchestra
will furnish the music.
At a meeting Of the Earlyille Com
munity club, held on Wednesday even
ing, it was decided to have a big cele-
bration at this place, Saturday, July =
"A fine program is being arranged and
the day will be replete with enter
tainment for all.
Rev. A. B. Curran. district superin-
tendent, preached in the M. e. church
on Sunday evening, and afterwards
conducted quarterly conference
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Youndt, who
were married at Dallas City, Tuesday,
arrived here to spend few days with
the brides sister. Mrs. Grace Gibbs.
while enroute to their future home at
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. DELEGATION TO VISIT
RATTLEFIELDS.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 16-Spec-
ial-Iowa will be well represented at
the unwilling of the Bartlett statue OF
Lafayette at Metz, August 20, q and
% according to inquiries regarding the
event which have been received here
by Joe Mccormick. state Secretary OF
the Knights of Columbus. The knights
throughout the country are raising a
fund Of $4,000 for the presentation, a
minimum contribution OF 20 cents from
each member of the order being asked.
Iowa's share ON this basis will be
$3.50.
The pilgrimage, which is to be
limited to 500 men, will leave New
York, August 7th at the conclusion OF
the X. of C. supreme council, arriving
in Paris August 18th. Stops have
been arranged at Chauteau-T hierry,
the Argonne, Verdun, st. Michael and
many other places of interest, includ-
ing Genoa, the birthplace of Columbus.
In Rome, where the party will remain
four days, special audience has been
promised with the Pope. : All expens-
es in connection with the journey
will be about $3.50. The tourists will
return to New York, September Is.
Those who have already secured
reservations include Harry j. McFar-
land of Davenport, state deputy OF the
*. OF G., and Charles Z. Reynolds, one
OF the district deputies OF the order.
Mr. Mcfarland is recovering from q
recent operation for appendicitis and
his physician has recommended the
sea voyage,
The statuS Of Lafayette has been
done in bronze and Is commemorative
Of the boys who sleep in Flanders
Fields, and also to attest the graft
tude of Americas strug gle for liberty
under washington and Lafayette.
The registration lists are to be
closed on July LIST, but It is believed
a good sized delegation win be organ-
izes in Iowa by that date. AL the
present time the vacancies number
less than goa
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Atlantic, Iowa. Mrs. Youndt, is a
former Earlville girl, and is cordially
remembered by Earlville friends as
Miss Elsie Couchman.
Mark Kelly, of Detroit. Michigan,
and James Kelly, of Waconda, s. D.,
visited their father and other relatives
in this place. during the week.
Mrs. M. Spang, of Parker, S. D., ar
" at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
rived here, and will remain indefinit-
Maurice Moroney. Mrs. l.. L. Duff,
OF Sioux City, is also a guest OF her
sister. Mrs. Moroney.
The Misses Ivy Hunt and Gladys
Bancroft, popular teachers in the Earl
vile schools, departed Wednesday on
pleasure trip which will take them to
Yellowstone Park, Los Angeles. and
various other points of interest.
A. H. Bennett, manager Of the Memo
Theatre, and his family left during the
week on their annual show tour. They
will return September LIST.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Billemeyer are the
happy parents OF a baby girl.
Stephen Popham of Lamont, form
err well known resident OF Earlville,
sustained heavy loss by fire, when
his large barn and several outbuild-
ings on the farm were DESTROYED by
fire. The fire was caused by sparks
from an engine operating sawmill III
close proximity to the building. a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Popham, with
great presence Of mind, removed an
automobile and horse from the burn
ing barn. The loss is heavy one for
the insurance carried on the barn does
not near offset the loss.
Vera and Bell Carly enjoyed weeks
vacation with relatives in Dubuque.
Richard Fessler, who underwent an
operation for appendicitis, several
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weeks ago, does not improve very rap
idly. and has been removed to hos
pital in Dubuque.
HONEY GREEN.

Ed Haliber is busy hauling lumber
from Manchester, and is going to built
new corn crib and new chicken
house.
Mrs. A. ]. Mosher, and daughter
Louise. were shopping in Manchester
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James HolbrOok spent
Thursday at the Frank Scnmock home
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lehman and
the John Moser family drove to the
Fish Hatchery, Sunday.
Frank Schmock was business call
er in Edgewood, Saturday morning.
Harold Hesner is home from Port
Huron, Michigan.
Clarence Baldridge, who has been
attending the medical college at Iowa
City came home last Monday.
Mrs. E c. Rawson, and daughter,
Rayma, returned home Monday, from a
visit with relatives in Cedar Rapids.
Charles w. Newberry, attended the
National Republican Convention, at
Chicago. and heard addresses from
many notable men.
Mrs. Minnie Clough returned home
from business visit in Chicago.
Nathan White is visiting with rela-
tives in PostyilIe.
Oscar Lehman is still confined TO
his bed suffering from injuries receiv-
ed, when kicked by a cow
Mrs. c. H. White entertained the
Fortnightly club at her home on Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Puffett and son,
Harold. were Sunday guests at the
Nicholas Lehman home
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Puffett, and
children. spent Sunday at the Oscar
Lehman home.
Mrs. Emma Barnd, and son Edward.
and Mrs. Ramsey, and little daugh-
ter, of Oelwein, and Mrs. McCrane, Of
Chicago, picked berries at Frank
Schmock's, Monday.
Several from this neighborhood have
been attending the Chautauqua in
Manchester, in the. evenings, and all
report it good.
ID. l.. Schomberg was business Wis
itor in Mason City this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Phelps, spent
Sunday in Arlington.
Miss Emma Neiderfrank who has
been teaching in Des Moines came
home Monday.
Mrs NJ. ]. Goodrich spent Tuesday
in Cedar Rapids.
w. H. Sauerbry of Sterling visited
with home people Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Warning return
ed home from their Cedar Rapids visit
with friends
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Or. Wilbert SAaII2lla8f

The Regular and Reliable Chicago
Specialist viii be at
HOTEL CLARENCE. Manchester,
FRiDAY. JULY STE.
visit 2ta.
Hours from $3.50 a. IN. TO 5 p. IN.
One day only and return every
Twenty-eight Days
Consultation and Examination free
and strictly confidential
DR.. Shallenberer is an eminently
successful Specialist in the treatment
established reputation, resulting from
his large practice and extensive hospi-
tai experience, which have made him so
proficient that that. ne can name and 10
He has successfully treated many Of
the most difficult cases OF chronic dis
eases of men and women. That is why
his reputation has spread,-why he has
continued his visits year after year,
While other doctors have made few
visits and stopped.
DR.. Shallenberger treats diseases OF
the Eye. Ear, Nose, Throat, Lungs.
Heart, Blood, Skin, Nerves, Liver, Stom-
ach, Intestines. Kidneys and Bladder.
Consumption in an early stage, Catarrh,
Ringing in ears and Deafness, Paraly-
sis Eczema, Scrofula, Appendicitis.
Gravel, rheumatism of joints and
muscles. Also treats diseases of wo-
men scientifically
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE
Fissure, Fistula and other rectal dis
eases treated without surgical opera
surgical Cases and Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DISABILITY
Are you nervous and respondent:
easily excited and irritable: weak and
debilitated; tired mornings without
ambition, energy, or strength: lifeiess
easily fatigued; distrustful and with
out 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 de-
sired. Wrong treatment and incorrect
diagnosis have often resulted in the
Blood Poison. syphallis. Unnatural dis,
charges, Weakness, Emissions, Defec-
tive Memory, which ruin body and mind.
1t is highly important you obtain the
services of physician who has eltab-
lished good reputation for treating
these diseases
Or. Shallenberger has made years of
study of Private Diseases of men and
scientific methods of treating them.
Hundreds Of women suffer untold ag-
ony with diseases which have been me-
elected Of Snsk5RIfgI1y G sr1stss.
have been made by him. You should
consult him II you have any chronic
diseases. A Specialist who has made
lifetime study of such diseases is
certainly prepared to give you the best
remedy and il you are sick, you need
scientific treatment.
DR.. Shallenberger spares no effort to
cure his patients. 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 medicines
from his own special formulas, and
uses nothing but pure drugs.
Consultation and Examination Free
and CONFIDENTIAL.
REFERENCE: Drexel State Bank.
Chicago.
Address letters to
DIR. WILBERT SHALLENBERGER
76S Oakland Blvd. Chieag0s Ill.
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FRED B. BLAIR

LAWYER. General Practice. Probat-
ing Estates specially. Office in First
National Bank Building, Main Street
Manchester, Iowa.
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Colesburg has organized a base ball
nine and will play teams from neigh
boring towns.
Our Chautauqua comes to us late In
the season this year August 9th, is
the date at which the five number
session will begin.
+ The next meeting OF the Parent
Teachers Association will be held July
nth. il was thought wise to continue
these meetings during tile vacation
which is being done
Nesdames Mic Moser, II. Ii. Evers
and Fred Hnlthaus retained Saturday
from Gllttengerg wheFe lheg had been
for the week taking treatments by tho
Drs. Wilson, drugless heaters
Atr. and Mrs James Brown and AIr.
and Mrs ]. q, Bolsiugel made an auto
trip to Cedar Rapids Wednesday CALI
ms upon the Weleh Cock Co, TO ,pur-
Chase rugs Tor the Brown home.
They made the trip III aIr, Browns
Ford wllicn despite tbs rain TanDIed
right along
Nh and Mrs, M. s Chapman and
daughter Miss Gladys were up from
Dubuque recently 70 see his sister,
MISS Emma Chapman and other kin.
Miss Chapman is recovering SLOWLY
from her recent Illness, but is unable
as yet to take her accustomed place
in the posi- office In the meantime
the affairs OF the office are being adj
ministered by Mrs Golsia Bush and
Miss Cora Belle Peck.
Mr.. and Mrs j. W. Buffers and son
Herbert were recent guests OF rela-
tives at Dubuque and Oelwein.
Miss Hilda Shaw has returned from
a visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
Becker of 0eiwein
A meeting in the interests OF good
roads was held here Saturday after
noon by the Colony and Mallory town
ship farm bureaus. There was a GOOD
attendance and various phases OF the
road question were discussed. County
Agents, Clyde Combs of Elkader, and
John A. krall OF Manchester were pre-
sent.
Miss Zala Lee is at home from Iowa
City where she had been attending
high school.
Edw. Timmons is building large
new barn on his farm, the same being
raised Thursday.
A barn was raised on the n Nj. Boil
singer farm the same day.
The Campfire Girls and their chap
erone, Miss, Mroga Craig, met with
Miss Alice Eyeis, Friday evening.
Mrs. Thos. Lands of Farley is
spending the week here at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Edw. Hodges and
with other relatives and friends. A. NJ.
Rea of Lindsay, California, is the
guest of his daughter, Mesdames Lam
dis and Hodges.
Rev. Taylor of Glen Haven, Wis
consin, is assisting Rev. F. A. RIGGS
in series of gospel meetings at Emer-
son Chapel. The meetings will con-
tinue this week and perhaps longer.
A Childrens Day program was CIV
en- by the NJ. E. Sunday school, Sun
day A. M. and was much enjoyed by
those present.
John Wylie of Davenport is guest
of relatives at the Edw. Schenke home.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Elledge and sons
Ted and Leon of Independence, Mo-,
are visiting friends here and relatives
at Osterdock and Gutenberg. They
made the trip by auto.
A large number from Colesburg
attended the base ball game at New
Vienna, Sunday.
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nrinin of Coal.

After an exhaustive study Of NUM-
Der of coal seams, James Lomax con-
cludes that almost all had their origin
In vegetable matter deposited on the
spot the coal substance being formed
by the dropping Of leaves, twigs, banks
and fruits, in the shape of seeds and
fructiferous cones mainly from large
trees.
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NJ. I. B. RICHMOND

ANYONE WISHING TO SELL or
rent real estate in Manchester will do
well to see me.
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T. ]. SISLER KILLED WHILE PLOW
ING CORN.

TT. Sisler, aged 70, was killed about
noon Saturday while blowing corn on
the G. T. Main farm just north of, town.
He and Mr.. Main were both working
in the same field and when Mr.. Main
abandoned his work at dinner time he
noticed that Mr.. Sisler was nearly at
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cemen. Substitute for Lead.

Cement as substitute for lead in
connecting the joints of cast iron wa
ter pipes is employed in Portland Ore,
with great success.
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C0LRSRTRG.

Colesburg has organized a base ball
nine and will play teams from neigh
boring towns.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CARR &CARR

Il. III. CARR. HUBERT CARR
ATTORNEYS AT Law. Special at
ention given to collections. Real estate
loans and Insurance. Office in Post
Office Building, Manchester, Iowa.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-30
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Woodstock, S. Court
of Probate, April, 1920. Estate of
George H. Johnson, late of Wood
stock, in said District, deceased. The
Executor having exhibited his supple
mental administration account with
said Estate to this Court for allow
ance, it is ORDERED-That the sth
day of May, 1920, at o'clock in the
afternoon, at the Probate Court in
Woodstock, be, and the same is as
signed for a hearing on the allowance
of said administration account with
said Estate and this Court directs the
Executor to cite all persons interested
therein to appear at said time and
place, by publishingNthis order in some
newspaper having circulation in said
District, and by posting copy on the
public signpost in the Town of Wood
stock where the deceased last dwelt.
! CLARENCE H. CHILD, Judge. Is
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-30
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden Al
Woodstock, within and for the Dis
trict Of Woodstock ON the list day of
November, A. D., 1919. Present,
Clarence Fl. Child, JUDGE On motion
of Mary L. Flynn. of Woodstock, Con
nectieut. Administrative on the intes-
tate estate Of Louisa B. Flynn, late Of
Woodstock, within said district, de-
ceased. This Court doth decree that
six months from date hereof be al.
lowed and limited for the creditors Of
said estate to exhibit their claims
against the same to the Administered
rix. and directs that public notice be
Given of this order by advertising in
a newspaper published in Putnam
having circulation in said distt..i.e
and by posting copy thereof on the
public sign post in said town Of Wood
stock, nearest the place where the de-
ceased last dwelt Certified from
Record. CLARENCE II. CHILD,
Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-30
WEST WOODSTOCK

Perrin Bros recently lost a valua-
bic farm horse.
Mrs. Ashley Hubbard and Mrs Hen
ny Murray visited in Pomfret Monday.
Prof. S. P. Butler and nephew,
Morton Simpson of New Haven, spent
the weekend at the Butler home
stead.
R. H. Hicks and daughter, Miss Mol
lie Hicks, of bingham, Mass, have
been spending a few days of this week
at their home here.
Miss Blanche Stoutenburg was in
Plainfeld and Central Village this
week to make arrangements for the
suffrage rally of May 4tb.
Any one interested in fancy poul-
try should visit George Sumner He
has as fine White Leghorns and r. l.
Reds as could be found anywhere.
Sunday morning when John Perrin
went to the barn on Mrs. Madeline
Beaumdn's farm he discovered sad
tragedy. The stable floor had gone
down and three fine heifers were
hung.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-30
ALL AROUND THE WOODSTOCKS
Academy Notes

Olga Erickson, who has been very
Ill with double pneumonia, is gradual
ly recovering her health. 1t will, how
ever, be some time before she can re-
new her school duties
The Radio Club has elected the fol-
lowing officers: John Mcclellan. pres
ident; Luke E. White, vice-president;
Harold Johnston, secretary and treas
urer.
superintendent of School Frank f.
Wilson visited the Academy Thursday
afternoon and spoke to the Senior
Class directly after school concerning
further educational development.
Ely R. Hall, for over 20 years prin-
cipal of Woodstock Academy, viii re-
turn to his home Saturday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hall have spent the winter in
Philadelphia Their house is being
repaired and will be ready for occu-
paney by Saturday
The Senior girls have been busilv
working on flowers with which the hall
and stage viii be decorated the night
Of the operetta. The date for the
Chinese operetta, The Feast of the
Little Lanterns has been set for
day 7sh st s p. m. Tickets may be
obtained from the Senior girls or pur-
chased az the door, There are two
acts and many solos and ehoruses
Miss Ruth Sheppard takes the part of
the Princess Chan. Louise Lawton is
to be the japanese IaGSler Girl; Luke
White the court jester, Wee Ling;
Harold Johnston, the tutor, and Reg
raid Pike court councillor Miss
Doris. Lindeman, lady in waiting to
the Princess, also has a solo.
Miss Burns, the music supervisor, is
spending this week with Mrs Harri-
sen ON the Hill, owing to sickness in
Mrs. Louise Child's family Miss
Burns is having extra rehearsals of
the operetta this week at the Acad-
.elnV.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-30
WOODSTOCK HILL

Mrs Charles Bowen will be buried
Saturday afternoon at $50 in the
Andrew Bowen lot in the Hill GENE
terry.
Thursday afternoon there VIII be a
burial service held in the cemetery
fer Henrietta Williams, niece of the
late DR.. George A. Bowen.
A speaking contest will be held on
Wednesday evening at the Academy
hall. The pupils Of the Woodstock
District schools are to be the partici=
spants.
The Woodstock men owning lots in
the Hill cemetery met Monday after
noon and raked the leaves into piles.
These wege later carted away, leaving
the cemetery in a greatly improved
condition.
4 Frederick Hinriehs and Miss INA
Hinrichs are being welcomed back by
the Woodstock people. They spent
the winter in Brooklyn, N. Y, and in
tend to open their summer home,
Glover Lea, very soon.
The 500 Club met Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. Gardiner Sum-
ner. There were three tables and 1t
proved to be most enjoyable affair.
For the first time during the entire
winter the honor of the highest score
goes to woman. Mrs. Williamson IS
the fortunate lady, with a score Of
t 1850.
The District Nursing Association
met Tuesday afternoon at go at the
home of Mrs. George M. Sampson.
Miss Wooding' was in charge of the
meeting and she introduced Miss
Gretchen Rutishauser, a Woodstock
girl. as the speaker of the afternoon.
Miss Rutishauser is a graduate nurse
and she gave very clear and able de-
monstration of the various kinds of
surgical dressings and spoke briefly of
first aid in general About 20 ladies
were present The next meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, May 18th.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-30
few days with her son Harry and fam

few days with her son Harry and fam
lily.
Windsor and Walker White and
Stuart May have resigned from their
positions in Worcester, and are al
their homes here.
Sarah Pike is to represent the East
Woodstock school at the speaking
contest to be held in Academy hall
this Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Elizabeth White recently had
the misfortune to fall in her room.
Fortunately her injuries are not seri-
Gus, though she will be confined TO her
bed for few days
The Coombs place, now occupied by
William Nicely and family, was sold at
auction Saturday. 1t was purchased
by Guy Baker of Putnam, a grand
nephew of the late Eli Rogers, who
owned the house for many years
Rehearsals for the Chinese operetta
to be given in Acadamy hall en- Friday
evening of next week are being held
frequently. Doris Lindeman, Reg
inald Pike and Milton Stone of this
place are among the soloists.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-30
FORTH WOODSTOCK

One of the so-called twir cottages
in the village has been let to Louis
Young of South Woodstock, who is to
work for George spalding in the saw
mill.
Rev. Mr. Leete. representing the
fhulth Building Soeisty, preached
here last Sunday, giving very inter
ssting account Of the work of the So
eiety.
Mr., and Mrs. Myron Pierce Of
steughton have been visiting F. A.
Jordan and family They have re
Gently returned from three years
stay in Georgia.
Mr.. and Ms. Edward Morse and
nephew Francis spent Sunday with the
Milligan family. Miss Ruth Arm
strong of Southbridge was also
weekend guest.
Mrs. F. B. Harrison had charge of
missionary meeting held at the home
of Mrs. George Deane on Wednesday
afternoon The subject was Medical
Missions, diagnosis of their condi-
ton, and the remedy"
Mrs Jessie Marsh of Southbridge.
also several members of the Arm
strong family, were in town last FRI
day to attend the social Other visit
ors were Mr. and Mrs. d. NJ. Cowie
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiles of the
Webster Times.
A bean and salad supper was served
in the hall last Friday evening and
was Followed by the production of a
cantata entitled "Phyllis the Farmers
Daughter" There was a large au-
dience and the occasion was consid-
cred to be a success. The committee
in charge consisted of Mrs. ozias Mil
ligan, substituting for Mrs. Lucy
Hubbard; Mrs. Harold Hubbard, Mrs.
C. H. Potter, and Mrs. Calvin Raw
SON
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-30
POMrRET LANDING

1 Harold Covell spent Sunday at his
home here.
Mrs. John johnson passed away
Wednesday morning.
| Martin Hanley is able to be up
again after his recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin M. Connors and
daughter Dorothy, have opened their
summer home here.
Mrs K Riley has had her sister,
Miss Margaret. Cannon, visiting with
her for few days.
William Hanley and family enter
tanned over the weekend John
O'Brien of Woonsocket.
James Kearney and son James and
Frank Noon spent one day last week
in Norwich on business.
Charles and Thomas Grimes and
Frank Noon attended the third de-
gree of the X of c. in Willimantic
Sunday.
BENJAMIN White is able to be up
and out doors again after being con-
fined to his bed during the winter
months.
| The school children are glad to
learn that their elassmate, Miss Rita
Kelly, is getting along nicely after her
recent illness.