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saL this to OF tion few ir uited that Mur, 0 do ores, »«fty i, by you 01 of for tbe and or rge. +7. snce. ^pr. si1 i^f v«- iSfiil Nk \X 9* Sv-v v. +r I •WW *''.'? i' OPFIOIAL PAPER OF COUNTY AND CITY. •^%~i il»„ TELEPHONE 154. 1^ ts -X t"* n* IHtf 1W IB" "si sKC/~£^ itei^S®siW^9S8ii ""ips ^V.v €l)e iHemocrat. WEDNESDAY, DEO. 10, 1902. —Splendid elelghiug. |il Hon. and Mrs. W. U. Norrla Bre Chl cago visitors. fa —tl. O. Durey was a Waterloo busi .'5ness visitor last week. a -yt ~f, —Ellas l'mch visited relatives and ilSfiSSfS ^friends in Dubuque lait week. —The Ladies of the MaccabeeB elect S? #oftlcers at tLelr meeting thin evening. —Jennie McOurren, of ilichland i"1 "i township in $¥fW^ Oov'), ,. tr^-, -g* week, f:* the gueBt of friends city I J' in this -The Mitses Dora and Alma Le Boy were Dubuque visitors part of last '—IX F. Young aid T. S. Doty tran sacted business at l)es Moines last week. —I. M. Gibson, of Ure^ley, was siiak- Ing bands with Manchester friends Monday. —President Klnp, of Cornell College, was a Manchester business visitor part "last week. —W. W. Ford was in Chicago last ^veek purchaslDg holiday goods for the Backet Store. —Samuel McGIrr and family departed last Tuesday for South Dakota, where they will make their future home. —Mrs. L. Cole and son William, of Mason City, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Matthews the first of the week. —Mrs. J. J. Fentony and children returned Monday from an extended visit with relatives at Ann Arbor, Mich igan. —MIBS Nettie Iiockaday went to Ep- wortb, last week where Bhe will take a course of study in the Epworth Semi nary. —A goodly number of Manchester school teachers attended the teacher's meeting at Hopkinton Saturday. A very profitable meeting was held. —Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Marvin de parted Thursday morning for .St. Paul, where they will visit their daughter, Mrs. Minnie Stoddard, for five or six weeks. —Mrs. Ann Ward, of this city, receiv ed a telegram from ber daughter, Mrs. Mary McGown, of Brushton, N. Y.. informing her of the'death of the let ter's daughter. —The Court of Columbian Circles will meet Tuesday evening, December 16, at 7 o'clock sharp for election of offi cers. Literary program at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. a —During the past week Hogan Bros, shipped to Chicago, by the M. & O., five car loads of fat cattle of tbelr own feeding. They have several more car loadB of cattle nearly ready for market. —Mr. and Mn. Robert Griffith de parted Saturday for Dubuque, which place they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Elder gave a recep tion In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith a in —The premiums given by the Demo crat to its old and new subeorlberB -who pay one year in advance, are very ap propriate for Christmas gifts, and we are glad that so many are embracing the opportunity to obtain them —Great preparations have been made by the dealers oftbls city, to supply the anticipated great demand for holiday goods. The wise purchasers will be those who make tbeir selections early, before the assortments are broken. —At the annual meeting of the Dela ware County Fair association held at the court bouse last Tuesday, all tbe old officers were re elected with the ex ception of Vice President M. Eldridge. J. U. Bector WBB A'fii/sV if \y "i. vt elected Vice President. —Letters addressed to Mesdames Leona Wannock, Jas. Palmer, Albert Larcey, Misses Annie Sogney, Queenie Kendal, Jennie Chambers, Messrs. C. O. Harris, H. A. Henis and Oscar Teed are advertised as unclaimed at the post office. —Harry Allen, Garry Thorpe, Joe McCormlck, Mabel Webber and Clara Commerford attended "A Modern HWoodman" at Independence Friday ^evening. Messrs. Allen Bnd ^Thorpe ft took part In the performance, Introduc °ing their negro specialty —Lost—A girl, 12 years of age, Lillian |MeyerB. She was last seen in Marion, iSunday,October 18th, wearing low shoeB, a brown cape, red apron and Tam u. O'Shanter hat. She is small of her age, j, bBBlight balr and blue eyes. If any Is jtrace of her can be learned, please no tify her father, E. W. Meyers, at Mar 'ion, Iowa. Other papers requested to V,t I kindly copy and help find a lost daugh- tef vSil 1 —Mr. and Mrs. George Netzger, who live three mileB southwest of Petersburg, wete 6urPr'8el by a large number of their friends last Sunday evening, who called upon them to spend a few pleas' "•_ ant hours. The guests received a cor dial welcome and were royally enter' tained throughout the evening by Mr. ifMnt ii and Mta- Netzger. Card playing and SJ'f Ps I other amusements were indulged in and 8 most Pleasant time WBB spent by all. —Dyersville News Letter. 3^ V-£" —Delaware county is suBtaining Its 1 reputation as an exemplary community The sherifl's office Is far from being a preferred, bigh-salaried office for tbe county jail is never crowded, and for months at a time has been wholly with in out any inmates. Now comes the gurance that the oounty has^no patients in the inebriate asylums. This condi tion of affairs makes a point for tbe prohibitionists. Not even the mulct law has been able to force an entrance into its borders,—Monticello Express. —Fourteen deaths and some Bixty cripples' represent the grand total re sults from tbe edifying foot ball games of tbe season just closed. Iowa, Minne sota and Wisconsin Bhow a nefr result from the bunting season of 41 men killed and 80 wounded. These are fea tures of tbe present popular sports. Prize fighting is a mellow, ladylike game alongside foot ball. Working in dynamite factory becomes a sure pre ventatiVe of death piBced alongside bnnting deer with the woods full of color-blind and buck-ague afflicted tid horn sports. Whatever moves is to be shot. Whether it Is a man or gaiqe can be ascertained later.—Ex, stern Jg •r t. —Frank Flint is at home for a few days. —Mis^ Keba Spitler was at home over Sunday. —Charles Waughop has returned home from Wisconsin. —The Doves met with Mrs. B. A. Denton Friday evening. —Byron Bronson was the guest of relatives in this city Monday, —Scott Benson, of Dubuque, transact ed business in this city Monday. —Miss May Strickland is teaching near Golden, having begun Monday, —Will Hahesy transacted business In Chicago the latter part of last week. —Mrs. Orln Barker and daughter May, were Manchester visitors Satur day. —J. A. Strickland spent last week in Dacota look ID there after hs land interests —James Hahesay and wife and sister in-law visited friends at Anamosa last Sunday. The Hoosier Daisy will appear at the Central Opera bouse this (Wednes day) evening. —The next of the series of club danceB will be held at Pythian ball Fri day evening. —Mrs. T. H. Watkins departed Tues for Nebraska where she will viBit tives and friends. —Mrs.F. M. Tunis returned Wednes day from a two week's visit with relatives at Nashua. —The local lodge of Modern Wood men will elect officers at their meeting this (Tuesday) evening Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of Blch iand township, are the proud parents of baby girl born Saturday. —l)r. Lacy and Mrs. Atkins, of Council Bluffs were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Norris the first of the week. —The district court will convene in regular session at tbe court house in this city next Monday. Judge Blair will preside. The next number on tbe lecture course Is Ed. Amherst Ott, who will de liver his lecture, "Sour Grapes," De cember 20. —There will be a regular meeting of the Manchester Lodge No. 165, A. F. and A. M. next Saturday evening. Election of officers. —Arrangements are being made to have tbe bowling team of Independence here some night this week to contest with tbe local team. —Tbe elegant and attractive displays made by the merchants of this city in the show windows of their stores, are worth coming many miles to see. —Dodd & Fallows have bought B. W. Shepard's interest In the Strawberry Point Mail Press and made their bow to the public In laBt Thursday's Issue. —Mrs. Chas. Kellogg, of Macon, Mis souri, is tbe guest of relatives and friends in this city, being called here by the serlons illness of her mother, Mrs, John-Kerr, —Mrs. B. M. Goshorn who has been guest of her sister, Mrs. H.C. Haeber le, for the past two weeks, departed for her home at Kalispell, Montona Wednesday. —The many friends of B. Gilleas, formerly a Manchester resident, will be pleased to learn of his advancement to Superintendent of the Omaha division of the Illinois Central. -The Manchester Basket ball team has been re-organized rfnd will begin prac tice this week. Manager Malven hopes to have some team here for a game New Year's afternoon. ^Postmaster Summersides has in stalled a new Perfection Cancelling machine in the post office, This machine will be of material assistance to the post office force. —The Aid Society of Sana Creek will have an OyBter Supper at tbe home of David Kennedy on Friday evening,Deo. 12th to which the public is Invited. Ladies are requested to bring cake. —There will be a Christmas tree and program at tbe Sand Creek church on Christmas Eve. All are kindly invited to come and hang tbelr presents on the tree and enjoy the evening's festiv ities. —Permits to wed were issued by Clerk Georgen during the past week to Wilber Clendenen and Elsie Gore, C. J. Heiserman and Anna L. Grapes, E. E. McCloud and Asenath Falconer, Frank Curler and Emma Bicbards. —Mrs. Agnes McCool, of Masonvllle, committed suicide Saturday evening by shooting herself in the Bide with a shot gun. Mrs. McCool had been an inmate of the Independence Asylum and had been but recently discharged from that instltution'aB cured. She is survived by her husband and three children. Tbe funeral was held at Masonvllle Monday morning. —On Monday, December 8th, at two o'clock p. m., occurred tbe death of Lee S. Millett. He was born in Lenoire Co., Michigan, March 24, 1838, and came to Iowa In 1861. Twenty yearB ago he moved to South Dakota, where he lived until last August, when he came to P?r New Advertisements, pS5-:5-:&66&666&e&:&:l Bead Anders & Philpp's Holiday announcement. Gildner Bros, advertise clothing specialties for holiday gifts. If you want to buy corn, read W. H. Hutchinson's "corn for sBle" ad. A. D. Brown invites you to call and inspect hiB Btock of Christmas furniture, whether you wish to buy or not. E. F. Mulvehill, the Masonvllle drug gist, has added to hiB stock a nice line of holiday goods, which he announces be will sell at right prices. Harry Stewart brought in an ad. too late for this issue in which be says he has another carload of New York Bp ples. See his ad. next week. Geo. S. Lister Bays for practical pres ents call at hh store. In his advertise ment he gives a partial list of articles in his line suitable for gifts. Denton & Ward have added to their large line of goods bought specialty for tbe holiday trade, a large stock of books suitable for CbrlBtmas presents. We call attention to the advertisement of Scharles, the tailor, announcing a big reduction on heavy suitB and overcoats. It's a chance for tbe careful buyer. G.|H.Blaisdeil has decided to quit farming and will dispose of his stock, grain, machinery etc., at public sale next Wednesday. For particulars see adv. rela A combination sale of personal pro perty at public auction will be held on Monday, Dec. 22, on the Patrick Keen an farm four miles south of Mason vllle. T. M. Hunt, auctioneer, B. B. Bobinson, clerk. Lawrence & Grams of the City laBt HBII Pharmacy, have received their stock of holiday goods, and wish you to call and inspect same. Some idea of what may be seen inside their Btore may be ob tained from the fine display made in their show windows. If there Is one thing more than another that tbe women folks are in tereBted in, it is the matter of dress making. And now comes Miss Josie Sharp and announces that she will soon open a dressmaking school In this city. Turn to her advertisement and read what she says about it. It will interest you. Mrs. Francis Bethel. A telegram received here yesterday morning, from Harry P. Toogood, brought the sad information of tbe death of his aunt, Mra. Francis Bethel. Miss Jane E. Toogood was born In Somersetshire, England, on March 24, 1826. Her parents came to this country In 1832 and settled pn a farm near Skaneatles, N. Y,, and where she was married to Francis Bethel on July 10, 1854. The following year she and her buBband came to this county and locat ed In this city, which has ever since been ber home. Two children were born to them, one of whom died 'n infancy, the other, Minnie, died at the nge of six years. Her husband preceded hef several years ago, to "that distant bourne from whence no traveler ever returns." Several weeks ago Mrs. Bethel, in company with her sister, Mrs. G. C. Bradford, and Mrs. E. Hoag, went to Biloxl, Miss, to spend tbe winter. A week ago Sunday she had a dtroke of paralysis, which resulted in her death last Monday evening. Mrs. Bethel was a cultured and re fined lady, poBsoBBed of a kind and cheerful disposition, and was held In high esteem by all who knew her. The remains are expected here this evening and the funeral services will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at the late residence of tbe deceased, on Union street, District Court. The district eourt will convene in regular session in this city next Mon day. Judge Blair will preside. There will not be a grand jury at this term. There are on tbe dockets, 55 law, 17 equity and 6 criminal cases, and 42 pro bate matters. Only 14 law and equity caseB have been commenced since the laBt term. Tbe trial jurors summoned are: N. F. Garvin, South Fork. Floyd Bowen, Stephen Deshaw, I. A. Moreland, Delaware. -*n L. L. Hoyt, "j Chas. DavlB, F, C. Hall, Isaac Holler, ~fs John Durey, Prairie. Thomas McBoberts, Prairie. J. A. Morse, Coffin's Grove. Frank King, ynion. E. S. Dufoe, ". N. S. Adams, Colony. A. E. Clark, Honey Creek, L. A. Clute, B. B. Hess, Elk. re Wm. Hockaday, Elk, J. W. Clifton, Delhi. J. B. White, Jr., Delhi. P. McDonald, Hazel Green. H. G. Bobinson, Adams. E. A, Carpenter, Oneida. D. J. Parris, thlB city to reside with bis sister, Mrs. D. Paddock, in whose home he spent his last days. He leaves to mourn his death three Bisters, Mrs. D. Paddock, Miss Clara Millett, and Mrs. 11. E. Still, of this city one brother, Vane Millett, ol! Nebraska and one son, Boy Millett, of Manchester. Tbe funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Paddock. Bev. Kirkwood will preach the funeral ser mon. —The government census reports in dlcate that the lightning rod business is on the wane. No electrical ipanufap turing establishments report them as being among tbeir products, and so far gB the census reports Indicate there is only one electrical engineering firm In the country that makes a business of handling or designing tbem However true the census report may be, this condition would not prevent some: fel low—possessed of a gift of gab, a little nbrve, a bundle of wire and a few feet ,of wrought iron—from doing a thriv ing business in many localities. There are qcores of fellows lying in. wait for some Bbarper's bait, and they would jump at a thing as old and gauzy as lightning rod agent's game.—Ex, Select School. Mrs. Huftalen, nee Sarah Gilllespie, giveB private instruction in the com mon branches at reasonable price at hef home, first door east of Hollister Lum ber Co's office. All interested in mak ing up grades or in preparation for teaching will find Mrs. Huftalen a conscientious and capable Instructor who has the interest of ber heart. CQII pupilB at Box Ofifce and get your money. B. J. CQNQBI?- Manchester Markets. Hogs, perewt 15 ooajs 70 Bteen.perowt 2 so® 3 60 Heifers, per cwt 2 GO® a 00 Oowa, buteher'i atook, per owt 8 00 Cutters,perewt 2 oo oo Oaimen, per cwt 50© 2 oo Turkeys, per ».... Duoks, white, per ft. Combination Public Salel The undersigned will sell at nubile auction on the farm of Mrs. Patrick Keenon in MlddleQeld Township, Buchanan County, Iowa, Ave miles south ot Masonvllle, and four miles northeast of Monti, on Monday, December 28, Commencing at 10 o'clock In the forenooQ. the following personal property to-wlt| flye year old horse 9 horses, 4 years old: mare, 10 years old 1 yearling colt 7 cows 8 'cai-llnge. two year old steers, 8 two year old neUersj 14 three year old steers: 15 three year old heifers and one yearling colt, belonging to the estate of the late Patrick Keenan. ALSO grey maro, 12 years old 1 roan mare, yoars old 9 cows: 2 yearlings two-seated buggy 1 set of double harness] 1 corn binder, belonging to Mrs. Patrick Keenan. AND, 10 spring calves*, steer 0 heifers 6 cows, all with calf 80 shoats 17 fine brood sows 13 bar rows grain binder, nearly new 1000 bushels otous and 1000 bushels of oorn, belonging to Keenan Bros. FUSE LUNCH AT NOON. TFRMS OP SALE: All sums of $10.00 and under cash. Over $10 00, nine month's credit will be lven on approved notes bearing 7 per cent. In erest. T. M. HUNT, MRS. PATRICK KEENAN, Auctioneer. KERN AN BEOS., R. R. ROBINSON, SUSANNA KE&NAN, Clerk. Administratrix of the Es 50-wl tate of Patrick Keenan, deceased. PUBLIC SALE! Having rented my (arm I will sell at public auction on the premises, the G. H. Bl&Udell (arm, 4 miles north of Manobester, 80 rods south of the "Red" school house, ou Wednesday December 17, 1902, Gommenoing at ton o'clock, a. m„ sharp, the following described property: Eight head of cows, 3 fresh, 5 springers 3 yearling steers 5 yearling heifers, two year UIAIA«,Q A years old: 2if*s^oa\s? Too^tUorc iughUred "tight Brahma chlokeni as White Holland Turkeys, 500 hu. corn ar0 bit, snapped com: 150 shocks com 800 hu. good oats 940 bu. Siberian millet seed: 8 tons millet liay 2 straw stacks now Dcerlng binder and trucks, binder has cut only 40 acres of grain I mower: hay loader: John Deere gang plow 8 seotlon lever harrow: disc pulverizer Blackhawk corn planter, used only to plant 50 acres of corn, John Deere riding cul tivator walking cultivator lumber wapon sin. gle buggy, bqbsledi hay raok, set»double har ness and onesingle harness, and other articles too numerous to mention. *5^ 5S /2R: 1 41r r-• |L-^. Ifliy3 MflP^COPYRIGHT 190* MICHAELS STERN AOD NY .. A Scholarly Milkmaid* He overtook her on the roadside while wandeiiug for his health in the Bcrkshires. "At last," he said, "1 have found a typical milkmaid of old New England. See her big sunftonnot her dress up to her shoe tops, her plain but neat cal ico and the very pail Itself. It is a morning for adventure, and I will speak to her." Ho quickened his walk and was soon near her. "Fine morning this morning," ho said. "I would like to help you carry the pail." S 1 There was no reply, but he felt tho roguish smile that he knew was hid under the suuboqnet. So ho kept on doing nil the talking until they reached the lane into which she was about to turn. "Can I go with you?" he asked. She turned and faced him. "No, sir you may not, nor do I de sire your attentions. It is bad enough to have a grown man splitting his in finitives, but-when he shows his ig norance of the proper use of should and would and then caps the climax by using can for may I think it is only my duty to tell him that the summer school is in session about ten miles from here."—New York Times, inlng tibred FREE LUNCH AT NOON. TKRMSOFSALK: All sums of fio.oo and under cash. Over $i0 00 eight months' time will be given on approved notesbearing seven per cent, Interest. JOHN MALVEX, Auot'r. G. H. BLAI8DELL W. H. HtrrcniNSOif, Clk. 50-wl CORN FOR SALE liefore buying your corn look me up. Can furnish best quality, hard corn, shelled or ear, In any quantity, at prices that will surprise you. Carload lots a specialty. W. H. HUTCHINSON. at I challenge any person that don't laugh Four Dollars worth It thoy go to see the Hoosier Daisy an Wednesday night CENTRAL OPERA HOUSE WED., DEC. 10, SPECIAL ATTRACTION. The Season's Novelty. A HOOSIER DAISY. Presented by MISS BESSIE CLIFTON 6 MrcM.':::: :. ::::.: .-- .: Chickens, per ft Old Hens, per ft... New Cora, per bu Oats, per bu Hay, wild,per ton V/.'/.* "'.'/.'/. Tame hay Potatoes, per bu....w..." Butter,creamery, per ft...!'"*'.'.!'.'.'.! Butter, dairy, per ft Brit, per dot. .Timothy teed. and 0 A Great Company. 8 8 7K 85® 40 7 00 8 00 40 SPECIAL SCENERY, 28 00 Good, Pure Play full of Comedy and Pathos. Prices—26-35-50. *Ti A For Sal.e. A Drat class incubator and 3%X3% camera. Call on or addreBS, JOHN W. MEISTER. 3ox85 Delhi, Iowa. 240 Acre farm For Sent. Wrlto J, O. Belknap, Manchester, Iowa, 13-lwk Poultry and Eggs. Henry Percival, manager at Man chester, Iowa, for the wholesale poultry and egg house of S. Dubuque. VYADLEY, 36-6 mo. For Sale. A well Improved 155 acre farm, located tulles from Manchester. This farm will bo sold at a reasonable prlco. Inquire of 6. W. MILLKH. Horses for Sale, Four mares. For terms &c. luouire of the undersigned on the Bronson & Carr farm in Coffins Grove Township. WM. STKAUB. FOR SALE. Good residence property on Franklin Street 28tf J, J. FENTONY. Farm for Rent, Tl\e Lu^wlg Schneider farm near Golden is ogored for rent. For terms apply to Bronson & Carr- 48-tf, Mason Wqrk. Now I am ready to take contracts In mason work ot any description, C.P.MILLER. For your liver and stom&ch Ilia, Tako Beacom's Picnic PUls, They will surely do you good They will stimulate your blood, Ana make you feel as happy as a clam. Try them. 85 cts. All druggists. 53tf Farm For Bent. 0 aore farm for rent. Hubert Carr. 41tf, CYCLONE AN1 TOENADO Insurance in first olass companies written and poUoles Issued by BBONSON & CABB. Money to Iioan. Money to loan on chattels. 22-tI J. J. HOAG. Why do you frot and grumble, Why don't yon take a tumble.' Use Beacom's Plcnlo PUls. They will driyo away your lUs. Try them. 125 cents. AU druggists, 60W2 WASTED—Manager for Delaware oounty. $80 per week, with chance of advancement. $14,000 cleared In three years by one of our managers. Send stamp for particulars and booklet "Pluck Not Luck, Wins." Address W. A. Wright & Co., Oes Moines, Iowa. 50w8 —This season's biggest comedy „,.' -.'? a-. fv •as Clothing Specialties for Holi day Gifts. 1 Have you a HOUSE-COAT, SMOKING JACKET or a BATH ROBE? We can show you a most complete assortment along this lino also FANCY NECKWEAR in Holiday Styles, such ns the new Four-in Hand, Silk nnd Satin Puffs, Midget Strings, Clubs and Tecks. GLOVES—in lined or unlined, dressed or undressed kid. Handkerchiefs, Silk Suspenders, Silk and Satin Mufflers—also a most complete line of Dress Suit Cases,—something always good for a gentleman. Watch Our Display Windows for the very latest and newest novelties. Fur Coats—Fur Coats—Do not buy un til you see us. If you'll come in, we can prove to you that our coats are hard to dupli cate in fit, quality and make. We Are Tailors—can make you a fine suit or overcoat,—we fit the form. Overalls, best 50 cents. Cildner Bros., Clothiers and Tailors. 0 Come Down Prices That Will Make You Come Down To See Us. You Will Find Them On Everything At The Racket Store. 1 .5.^ All kinds of blankets, underwear, shoes, overshoes, felts and overs at prices that touch the bottom. Ask for Tip Top Oats and get a handsome' silver or cut "glass present. Don't Forget the PREMIUM COFFEE. W. W. FORD. Jmrnmnnrnmrmrnmrnmrmi ^Business Locals, Money to Rates. This Week Our Holiday Line of of 37tf CHEAP—Residence Property In this city Enquire of Bronson & C&rr. If you want to have a plcnlo, Take Bcacom's Plcnlo Plus They will regulate your Uyer And drive away your Ills. Try them. 25 cents. All druggists. SOU & \ir Hi VI/ ih to to to to to to to to to to to to to to Loan at Low Hubert Carr. Toys, Fancy Goods, Books, Etc, Will be opened for Christmas lookers. I An assortment big ger than ever with I all the new Novelties. Visit the "Plunder I Store" and see the E Christmas offerings. BUC' cess Is O. H.'Eldon's production of "A Hoosier Daisy" which will appear at the Central Opera House, Wednesday, December 10. Every-where this play is making a phenomenal bit both artis tically and financially. Mgr. Eldon will nhortly put out two other compan ies in the same play. The company that appears here however is the origin alone and has MISB Sm Mm UnU on ule atQILDNERS'. Bessie Clifton in the title role, a character she created In original production. The cast In cludes only well known players so a flrst-clajs piodaQtlon is assured. Prices, 85, 35 uuf BOots. Marshalltown, Dec. 16. Qavenport Dec. 14. "The Santa Glaus Store." Nowhere can you find a more complete stock of Neck-Furs. Everything that is to be popular in clusters, boas, tabs and jm "k"' scarfs. .-R*W.^WV^PJ|P»F.-YT "Sj/^wwwri-Ajtl iSM|llg|t: I N tr, The Real Swell Ideas in| Cloaks, Dress Goods S and Puts. No previous season has been ushered in with such a great l[|| variety of ideas to choose from. Our showing of high class mer- ju chandise will be as perfect as it is possible for us fo make. jL gj jg \)i Elaborate Showing of Fashion-ip able Furs. $ & All New Styles inS Cloaks and Skirts. & in length,^the New Monte Carlo, 2 and Waistings. By far the greatest assortment we have yet shown. New flfjt to Zibelines and rough effects which are so popular, and in fancy ffl waistings such popular styles as Parisian silk stripes, Bedford (fj1 W cords and Tucked stripes in almost every imaginary shade. :Burton ClarK.! A Fall Style Cloaks. Our Cloak room is full to overflowing with Ladies' Misses' and Children's Cloaks7 Ji and Capes of the latest production. Call and inspect our stock before purchasing, as we have taken great pains in its selection. It is of the ,! VERYTBEST ,1V and you should see and compare the prices, style and fit of our garments to others, if in tending to secure one that is right in every par ticular. Respectfully, D. F. CO. Agents for Butterick Patterns. 5? £Sr iiiUiiimfmiiin* \i & mi In this department we are showing the very latest fashions, including all the new lengths to be worn the coming season.. 21 inches :A and full length garments. 3 Black and Colored Dress Goods y?- ff\ jjrii 1 1* -r M. I* -V ^riaC5f\~ •iHlimiiw"" A 1