Newspaper Page Text
tl)c ^Democrat. OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY AND OITY. TELEPHONE 154. WEDNESDAY, DEO. 17, 1802. & —The Manchester Creamery will pay Us patrons for December milk the Saturday before Christmas. —M. X. B. Richmond shipped a car load of cattle and a car load of hogs to Chicago over the M. & O. last week. —Mr. and MtB. JameB Hood, of Onei da, have moved their household effects to this city and will become perma nent residents here. —There will be a special meeting of the Rathbone Sisters this Wednesday evening. Important business. By or der of J3eroice Blake, M. £. S. —JUenj. Brown is at home from a trip to Illinois where he purchased a farm at Crystal Lake in-McHenry Co. He intends moving there in the spring. —The flrst patient to be sent from this county to an inebriate asylum was Paul Rlmmer, of Delhi, who WHS sentenced laBt Monday by Judge Blair to three years at the asylum at Cherokee. —Mrs, .N. J. Wolcott has returned from an absence of nearly two months, visiting a brother in New York, another in Dubuque, and the families of Her bert Congar and Harry Wolcott in Mil waukee. —Hon. U. W. Dunham and wife re turned home from Chicago Wednesday. Mt. Dunham, had been in the south two weeks on business connected with the flatchie River Lumber Co., and on his return was joined at Chicago by tils wife. —The K. L. 6.P. will meet in the G. A. R. Hall at 7:30 p. m., Monday, Dec. 22nd. There will be reports from ofllcere, as to the work of the past year to come. We hope every member who has an interest in the success of the order, will be there and help in the work. —The Forty-eight annual session of thq Iowa State Teachers association wilt be held, at Dei Moines, la., Dec. 30 to Jan. 2 Inclusive: Many of the most prominent educators of the state are on the program and the meeting will undoubtedly prove an exceptionally In teresting one. —Carhart & Nye brought In a change of ad too late for this issue In which they wish to call the attention of the Democrat readers to something new in the wringer line. Those In need of wringer will do well to call on the above Arm and Investigate the merits of the Automobic. wringer. —At the regular meeting of the Wood men Lodge held last Tuesday evening the following officers were elected: Counsel, 11. J. Lawman Advisor, John Anderson Banker, John McEwen, Clerk, Gus Miller Watchman, William Jmrey Sentry, J. W. Barker Manager for three yeare, fj. J. Llllibridge Phy sicians, Lawrence. Triem and Lindsay. —The.-people of Delaware county are very much worked up over the two casesof smallpox that have developed In Manchester. That is always the CBB6 with the first experience. Later on tbey will pay little attention to such a thing. Modern science, combined with isolation, has robbed smallpox of its terrors. It is now recognized a disease not necessarily dangeroue, and one that is easily handled.—Indepen dence Bulletin Journal. —Next Sunday evening the choir of -rJf the First Congregational church will alng Dudley Buck's Christmas cantata "The Coming of the King," written for solo voices, chorus and organ. The chorus will consist of thlrty-Uve voices, comprising the best singers in the city, Miss Mary Gllssendorf will preside at the organ. The solo parts will be sung by Mrs. M. J. Yoran, Mrs. H. L. Rann Messrs Noble Arnold, E. B. Stiles and A. D. Brown. The recital will com raence promptly at 7:30 o'clock, and all who attend are urged to be In their seats by that time.—Herald. ~l$dgar McUloud and Miss Asenath Falconer were united In marriage Wed nesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents at Silver Creek. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Taylor, of Manchester, In the presence of two hundred invited guests, The wedding march was played by Miss tiarnet Falconer, a sister of the bride, and the couple stood during the cere mony beneath an arch of white lace trimmed with ferns, smilax and chry santhemums. The bride appeared in becoming gown of lavender lawns-down trimmed in white lace and applique, tbe groom being dressed in the usual black. After the ceremony the con gratulatlons of the assembled company were bestowed upon the happy couple, end all did justice to a bount eous wedding feast. The bride 1b the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ohas. Falconer and IB a young lady Irreproachable character, a pleasing dis position and her friends are legion, Tbe groom la the youngest son of Mr, And Mrs. E. E. McCloud and is held the highest esteem by all his acquaint ance. He is honest and industriousnnd without doubt will make a model hus band. Their many friends will hope •that their married life will be a contln- AOUB one of bapplnesB and prosperity. i-Syan Reporter. iphn Mertz is at home from Le banon, S. D. orris Iletberington is at home an extended visit in the weat. —Miss Nellie Magill of Clinton, 111., the guest of relatives and frlenda in this city. —Mrs. M. F. Cunningham and chil dren, ABB and Olive, have returned from Uermidjli, —Mr. and Mrs. Alva Johnson of Du buque were Manchester visitors, the ilrst of the week. rlco S —Misa Eva llowley was a Waterloo visitor over Sunday. —John Cook end son, of HopklntOD, were Manchester visitors Saturday. —Will S. Scanlan came home from Toledo Wednesday for the holidays. —Dr. and Mrs. 11. M. Bradley are the parents of a baby girl bora Saturday. —Mr. and Mrs. li. F. Miles are the parents of a baby girl born Wednseday. —James Coleman returned Monday from a visit with his mother lu Dakota. —D. K. Uiddell, of Decatur, III., was a Manchester visitor part of last week. —Lemeul Allen, of Strawberry Point, was a Manchester visitor Satur day. —W. N. Wolcott departed Wednes day for Florida where he will spend the winter. .—R. A. llomans, of Dennison, la., W the gnest of relatives and friends tnlhis city lltmiiay. "•"-•Hagun Clfla, shipped 0 cars of steers to Chicago last week. Will Hogan had charge of the shipment. A man from his chin down is worth dollar a day the value of a man from his chin up iB unlimited. -Misses Edith and Mertie Wells come home on the 18th inst. from Cor nell to spend the holidays. Fred J. McUee of Fremont, Ne braska, visited relatives here Sunday while en route from Chicago. —Jos. Hutchinson and li. R. Robin son have gone to Kansas City to buy corn for shipment to this county. —"Happy Hooligan" will be at Cen tral Opera house next Saturday even ing. See notice in another column. "A. Hoosier Daisy" was presented to an appreciative audience at the Central Opera House last Wednesday evening, Dr. H. A. DIttmer and family are expected to return soon from Chicago, where he has been taking a post-gradu course. —Ned Hoyt, accompanied by bis grandmother, Mrs. A. R. Loomis, ar rived home Monday from Los Angeles, California. —Harlo Newcomb.returned Wednes day from Platte, South Dakota, where has been engaged aa carpenter for the past four months. —The Woman'B Home Missionary Society of the M, E. church will meet the home of Mrs. Geo. Miller, Wednesday, Dec. 17th, at 2:30 p. m. ate Dr. G. E. Boyce requests UB to an nounce that he will make hie regular viBltB to this city every six weeks In stead of two months aa has been his custom. —Ed. Armherst Ott, the third num ber of the lecture course, will be at the City Hall Saturday evening when he will deliver his lecture on Sour Grapes. All should turn out and hear him. Henry Armttage of Earlville was a business visitor to this city last Thurr day. While here he had his name enroll on the Democrat's subscription list and took home with him one of its nice premiums. —J. R. Toogood has a new govern ment thermometer that records the lowest point reaohed by it during the night. The lowest temperature reach ed during the night is poBted In the the window every morning. Miss Olive Stanton, a former resi dent of this city, died at Cedar Rapids Thursday and the remains were brought to this city Saturday and interred by the aide of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Stanton. The deceased was 28 years of age. —At the post office in this city, there are unclaimed letters addressed to the following persons. Mrs. Pauline Mar tain, Misses Jennie Smith,'Lizzie Little, Mable Boyd, Rev. C. L. Young, Messrs. F. WiBhard, A. S. Schellerman, Col lins Manning. —Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of Mrs. Bethel last Thursday, were Hon. J. B. Powers, Dubuque, Mr.' and Mrs. Campbell, of Independence, Mr. and Mrs. J. Limbach and Mr. and Mrs. James Mil lard, of Dyersvllle. Alice, the three year old daughter Mr. and Mrs. Oran Pierce of Prairie township, was seriously burned last Tuesday by falling into a pail of boiling water. At first her injuries were thought to be fatal but later reports give her recovery as assured. —Marriage licenses have been issued by Clerk Georgen during the paBt week Charles F. Suhanbeck and Lulu A. Barre William Reynolds and Calista Carter Dick T. Broers and Iiolda M, Glanz Herman D. Holland and Elvlna Brockmeyer Francis W. Dickison and Eva L. Bisgrove. —Mrs. Pelia Gates died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. .B. Rutherford, Friday, at the advanced age of 80 years. Mrs. Gates has many friends who ex tend their sympathy to the bereaved re latives. The funeral was held from the Rutherford residence on North Franklin street, Sunday, Rev. H. O. Pratt officiating. —The Des MolneB Daily News pre dicts that the price of milk to consumers In cities and towns will soon be advanc ed to 8% cents. In many places the dairymen are unable to obtain sufficient milk to supply their cuBtomers. The lack of nutriment In the hay owing to Injury from excessive moisture last summer Is given as a cause of the short age the milk production. The dealers in this city are as yet supplying their customers at 0 cents per quart. New Advertisements, Notice the change in Denton & Ward's holiday ad. Read Finch & Lillibrldge's holiday announcement in this issue. For list of useful and practical Holi day gifts see the Racket store'B adver tlsment. Don't fail to read W. N. Boynton'g new ad in another column of this Issue. Dr. Boyce, the eye specialist, will be at the Hotel Clarence, Dec. 30th, one day only. Another carload of New York apples has juBt been received at Harry Stewart's grocery store. Gildner Bros, extend a general Invi tation to make their' store head-quart ers for holiday goods. 'What Is the real thing now in vogue in line of men's vests Scharies, the tailor, answers the question. If you contemplate a trip to Califor nia, the ad, under the title of the Rock Island system, will interest you. The Delaware Co. State Bank makes a very oreditable showing in Its state ment In this Issue of the Democrat. •. Gressfleld has received a new* line of Queen Quality Patent leather shoes,and felt and Ooze calf slippers for the holi day trade. Further Information Is given in this issue In relation to the LadleB dressmaking school, under the heading of "The Cutting School." A perusal of the statement of the Masonville Savings Bank,in this isBue of the Democrat will convince you tbut it is on a sound financial basis. "Xmas slippers are always a suitable holiday present" truly say Kinne & Madden in their announcement this week, which see for particular. The assortment of holiday goods at Anders & Philipp Is too large to specify in this notice and therefore the reader isrefered to their new advertisement for that information. On and after January 1st, the Excelsior Steam Laundry announces, that a neat 12 inch ruler will be given (as long UB the supply lasts) to every child who brings a package of laundry to it. Burton Clark makes it a rule not to carry over to another season a single ladies' garment, and announces that the annual clearance sale of cloaks at great* ly reduced prices is now on at his store. District Court. Of the seventeen law cases noticed for trial to a jury fourteen of them were disposed of up to three o'clock yesterday afternoon without the aid of a jury. Judge Blair has made the following assignment of jury cases for trial this week: WEDNESDAY. Angela Willenberg vs Barney Naber. W. S. Marshall VB Chas Arbuckle. THURSDAY. Alex Kenny vs H. A chen. FRIDAY. State vs Leibe. Sanford Lyman haB been appointed bailiff to assist Sheriff Fishel during the term. The indications now are that ail jury caseB for trial this term will be disposed of this week, Small Boy Gets Hand In Feed Grinder. On Wednesday, Bhortly before noon, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith, who reside two miles south-weBt of this city, had his left hand crippled. The little fellow was helping bis father grind feed, Bnd like all other boys, not Beeing any danger with machinery, got biB hand caught in the grinder and severed tLree fingers from the little band and also crushing the thumb and little finger so that they too had to be amputated at the first joint. Drs. C. C. and H. M. Bradley were sum moned to dress the wound. Ladies Bazar at Masonville. TheladieB of the M. E. Aid Society, of Masonville, will hold a Bazar on Saturday afternoon and evening, Dec. 20. The ladies have worked hard for this and we hope all will feel an Interest to turn out and give them a lift. As there is no suitable hall for this, Mrs. Griffin will open the hotel for the pur pose. Supper will be served from four until seven o'clock. This supper will be weil worth your money, as chicken pie, roaBt chicken and fries are on the bill of fare and we will guarantee that both quantity and quality will be all right. Oysters will be served from eight until all are served. We have a large line of dressed dolls so bring your Christmas money and get a doll, all dressed. We invite the ladies who would feel like helping us (and that we know means all) to help furniBh the table. Every-body come and help a good cause. COM. EHLER. ROBS Reed of Central City was on our streets one day last week. Robert Montgomery and Louis Abbey drove to the county Beat on important (V) business last Wednesday. Tom Donnelly went to Chicago with a carload of cattle one day last week Mrs. Reed and little daughter, Onolee, visited with Mrs. Llllle Montgomery last Friday. E. E. Morse and Leonard Miller of Manchester drove down Saturday even ing to spend Sunday with F. E. Patton and family. A. E. Sheldon of Hyannis, Nebraska took dinner with Henry McMullen and wife Saturday. STATEMENT Of The Condition of Masonville Sav ings Bank, Organized Under The Laws of Iowa, Located at Masonville, In the County of Delaware, at the close of busl' nessontheSth day of Dec., A. D..19U2, made to the Auditor of State as required by law. A38BTS. Amount of Bills, Bonds and other evidenoes of debt discounted or purcha&ed actually owned by the Bank 933,528 65 Sliver coin and bullion $ 63 89 Legal tender and national bank notes and subsidiary coin 8 950 00 Drafts and checks on other solvent banks and other cash ltemsnot dishonored, on hand and belonging to tnebank $ $l,pl2 Amount subject tobe drawn at sight on deposit with sol vent banks or bankers (specifying names and looa* tious of banks): Merchant's National Bank of Cedar Rapids, la 8 II Bank Du First Natl Bankers Nat'l Bank Chicago III Dubuque ia$ —*-~hiiT 4 218 70 103 43 13 81 Delaware Co. State Bank... Manchester, Iowa $ 109 33 rrsrs? Overdrafts Total of real property own by the bank $ t,876 00 Value of personal property (owned ly the bank) $ 1.050 oo 8 2,025 Total Assets *4* THE SAINT PAUL FUR COAT WAANANTCO 1L Manchester Markets Hogs, perewt Steers, per cwt Heifers, per cwt Cows, butcher's stock, per owl Cutters, por cwt Canners, per cwt Turkoys, per Ducks, white, per & Ducks, dark, per lb Spring Chickens Chickens,per lb Old Hens, per & New Corn, per bu Oats, per bu.. Hay, wild,per ton .S6 00&9 ... 70 3 50 8 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 1 SO® 2 00 8@10 Poultry and Eggs. Henry Fercival, manager at Man chester, Iowa, for the wholesale poultry and egg house of S. 1'. WADLEY, of Dubuque. 38-8 mo. For Sale. A well Improved 155 acre farm, located 6 miles from Manchester. This farm will he sold at a reasonable price. Inquire of G. W. MILLKH. 37tf CHEAP—Residence Property in tbts city Enquire of Bronson & Garr. If you want to have a plcolo, Tafce Beacom's Plcnla Pills They will regulate your Uvor Aud drive away your Ills. Try them. 25 cents. All druggists. 60U Horses for Sale. Four mares. For terms &c. Inquire of tlie undersigned on the Bronson & Carr farm in Goflins Grove Townshlo. WM, STKAUB. FOR SALE. $4,444 cw LIABILITIES. Amount of capital stook actually paid up In cash Amount sight deposits 8 17,570 8ft Amount time deposits.. $10,000 Good residence property on Franklin Street! 28tf J.J.PENTONY. Farm for Bent. The Ludwlg Schneider farm near Golden is offered for rent. For terms apply to Uvonson & Carr. 43-tf. Mason Work. Now I am ready to talto contracts In mason work of any description. 17tf C.P.MILLEU. For your liver and stomach ills, Take Beacom's Picnic Pills, t• They will surely do you good They will stimulate your blood, Ana make you fool as happy as clam. Try them. 25 cts. All druggists. DOtf Splendid chance just now for men to learn barber trade. Growing demand for school graduates. Steady practice, qualified teachers,etc. Board provided, tools presented. Write today. Cata logue and particulars free. Moler Bar ber College, Chicago, 111. 51-2w Farm For Bent. IS0.W7 16 Bills payable Other profits on hand (after deducting taxes and ex penses) $ P31 67 Total Liabilities 1,528 82 Amount of all liabilities to the bank on part of Its directors. 1 As borrowers $ 778 CO (As endorsers 800 00 11,078 00 State of Iowa. Delaware County—ss. We, J, W. Turley, Cashier, of tho Bank above named, do solemnly swear that the foregoing statement Is full, true and correct, to the best of our knowledge and belief, that the assets there* In setforthareboaa fide the property of eaid bank in ita corporate capacity and that no part of the same has been loaned or advanced to said bank for the purpose of being exhibited as a portion oflts assets. J. W. TURLEY, Cashier. Hworn to before me and subscribed 1 gesence by J. W. Turley this loth day of LBBAL] One so aero farm for rent. Hubert Carr. 41tf. CYCLONE AND TORNADO Insurance in flrst class companies written and polloles issued by BBONSON FT CARB. Money to Ioanv Money to loan on chattels. 12-tr J. J. HOAG. Why do you fret and grumble, Why don't you take a tumble. Use Beacom's Plcolo Pills, They will drive away your ills. Try them. 25 cents. All druggists, $41,BiS in my Deo. CHAS. O'HAOAN. Notary Public. Attested by: Or. W, Taylor, Dennis McGraw. Fetor Torley, liKM&ili-. Directors T^ow ft's 1^ extJWeek ^uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu^uaumiuiiuuuuuuuuum^ I $ 7*4 35@4U 2C@27 0 00 Tame hay 00 Potatoes, per bu Butter, creamery, per Tb Butter, dairy, per Bras, per doz Timothy seed Glvoerieed 8 00 40 33 25 20 1 00 oo Business Locals. Uutter for Sale Inquire of Cal Atkinson. 840 Acre Farm For Bent. Wrlto J. c. Belknap. Manchester, Iowa, -UMwk BOYNTON and see the many handsome and useful articles he has to show you, consisting of— Ladie's and Gent Cliristmns is but a short ways off—only a few more shopping days left. A large Christ mas business will be crowded into each day. You always find us prepared to accommodate all. WATCHES, in Solid Gold and Gold Filled cases. RINQS. Diamond rings, Opal rings, Engagement rings and Wedding rings. Gold Chains, Gold Filled Chains, Ma sonic, Oddfellow, Pythian and Woodman Charms, Buttons, Pins, Etc. Solid Silver Spoons, Forks, Knives, &c. &c. Clocks, LET THIS STORE BE YOUR HEADQUARTERS. =5 Chances for saving money were never 1_2 better. It will pay you to come a long dis tance, if for nothing more than Seeing Our Window Displays. We are overloaded with beautiful things for presents—such as FINE SILK-LINED GLOVES, HOUSE COATS, SMOKING JACKETS, BATH ROBES, MUFFLERS, HANDKERCHIEFS (in Silk and Pure Linen), FANCY "NECKWEAR, FANCY Zj HOSIERY AND SUSPENDERS, also a S most elegant line of DRESS SUIT CASES. -o A NICE SUIT OR OVERCOAT would make a gift that no one would object to. FUR COATS, still on top. Jewelry, Tea Baskets, &c, Sets, Cake The largest and best selected stock he ever had in Manchester. Don't fail to see it before purchasing. W. N. BOYNTON. 12 Fairs of Cranial Nm There are but Two Kinds of Diseases,"Nerve and Blood. You have twelve pairs of Cranial Norves and when you know that the eyes get four and one-third pairs, Is there any wonder that your eyes drawioir upon the brain from its supply of nerve force, produoe Headache, Nervousness, Stomach Troubles, and many other symptoms duo to eye strain? DR. BOYCE Makes a Specialty of Fitting Glasses, to stop all nerve drain and strain, allowing nature to re sume her normal sway in performance of natural functions without drugs or operations. If you have glasses that do not stop such troubles, tbey are not properly fitted. Cross Eyes straightened without cutting tue muscles with a knife. Hours 9 A, M. to 0 P. M. At Hotel Clarence,—-Dec. 30,—One Day Only. Returning every ill week.. DR. Q. E. BOYCE, EYE SPECIALIST. FUR COATS—We're MERCHANT TAILORING—We do high-class work only. AH Overalls, 50 cents. Gildner Bros., Clothiers and Tailors. ZL mmnhmmmmmmm USEFUL AND PRACTICAL I HOLIDAY GIFTS. Warai Lined Shoes, Fur Sets for children, Fancy Golf! Gloves, Winter Caps in both plush and cloth, Hoisery, Fascina tors and Capes, Fancy Baskets, Xmas Handkerchiefs, Dolls, Dishes and China Manchester Souvenir Goods, new and up-to date Photo Albums, Pocket Books, Xmas Ribbons, Juvenile Books, &c., &c., at the Racket Store, W. W. FORD. Before Purchasing Your Christmas Presents Don't Fail to Call on iff Money to Loan at Low Rates. Hubert Carr. This Week Our Holiday Line of Toys, Fancy Goods, Books, EtC, 12.50 r' Will be opened for Christmas lookers. An assortment big ger than ever with I all the new Novelties. Visit the "Plunder Store" and see the Christmas offerings. "The Santa Glaus Store.' j'UUiUUAUiUiUUUUUliUUlll mmi ANNUAL"" Clearance Sale OF CLOAKS. Now is the time $4.00 Cloaks now $2.25 5.00 44 13.50 16.50 20.00 to buy an elegant cloak or capo at your own IP price. Never before at this season of the year have we placed on sale at a sacrifice such jgi an array of stylish'garments. This is the one opportunity of the season to clothe yourself ij|V at about one-half regular price. While it means a big loss to us it i^dur-.tule1 not to carry over to another season garment. .-IfSMV. 6.00 3.00 (4 7.00 ii/ 8.50 3.75 (4 4.50 (4 10.00 5.00 4 4 6.75 7.75 4 4 8.75 44 18.50 9.75 44 12.75 4 4 25.00 13.75 44 15.00 A Great Sacrifice Sale of Goods. In order to clear our shelves and make room for early spring JJJ goods, we have put on sale 25 pieces of black and colored dress JJj" I goods, which we have marked just ONE-HALF PRICE. will not undertake to enumerate the different kinds, but come in «j and see the showing. Burton Clark.! riiriwrrrr Cloaks. Our Cloak room is full to overflowing with Ladies' Misses' and Children's-Cloaks', 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 .^rv-r VERY BEST land you should see and compare th6 prices, style and fit of our garments to others, if in tending to secure one that is right in eveiy ppr= jticular. Respectfully, D. F. RIDDELL&i CO. Agents for Butterick Patterns. "ifc A'gfc W IV W Q* Dress We