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OPPIOIAL PAPBR OP COUNTY AND OITY
TELEPHONE 154.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2, 1904.
—Election next Tuesday.
—Ed Glissendorf is home from
St Paul.
—Mra. Ohas. Aldous spent last
week with friends at Hopkinton.
—Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hoyt spent
Wednesday with Lamont friends.
t—Bert
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McQowan of Drushton,
New York, is guest in the Ward
home.
—E. H. Iloyt and Edw. Hraby
were Lamont business visitors Wed
nesday.
—Mr. and Mrs. Welcome Abbott
and sons avo home from their east
ern visit.
—Our Hopkinton readers will be
interested in II. L. Main's change of
adv. this week.
—Miss Bessie Edmunds is homo
from an extended visit in Chicago
and Springfield, Illinois.
—The Manchester Basket Ball
team against Epworth at Central
Opera house, November 11th.
—At wood Webber is hero fiom
Rapids, South Dakota, for a
visit with relatives and friends.
—Doctors II. A. and E. Cr. fiit
tmer enjoyed a vi°it from their sis
ter, Miss Lily Dittmor of Colesburg,
last week.
—Election next Tuesday and, as
usual the week of election, the
Democrat will lie issued one day
late in order to publish the returns.
—The Cedar Rapids store has
bargains in dress goods, silks, un
derivea, blankets, oil cloths, rugs,
furs and cloaks advertised in its
space this week.
—Married. Monday evtming at
the J. M. Pearse homo on the west
side, Esquire Pearse officiating, Al
len R. Trower of Lamont and Miss
Mertie Romig of Edgewood.
Mrs. Anna Ward had a houseful
of children home for a Sunday visit,
James Ward and family and Mr, and
Mrs. John Ward, all of Carbondale,
111., being here on that day.
—Dr. and Mrs. Webber returned
Monday evening for their home in
Cherokee, thus concluding a very
pleasant three or four days visit
with relatives and friends here.
—Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whitman
of Coffins Grove township have the
sincere sympathy of a community of
friends in the loss of their gix weeks
old babe. The funeral services were
held to-day-Tuesday.
—Rev. Father Hartigan, who has
been pastor of the Marion Catholic
church for the past eight years,
has been given the Strawberry Point
parish, thus succeeding the late
lamented Reverend Father Rowe.
—At the Sixty-third annual con
tention of the Iowa Baptist Associa
_hjn held at Marshalltown last week,
Rev. Caul of this place received the
distinguished honor of being elec
ted president of that august body.
—Buchanan county farms are not
among the things that are on the
bargain counter. Offers of fp73.50
an acre for a farm of 272 acres, and
$105 an acre .for another of 200
acres, both lying near Independence,
were refused last week.—Bulletin
Journal.
—The indications are that there
.will bo more scratched tickets than
usual at the coming election. Those
voting a scratched ticket should let
the circle at the top of the ticket
alone, and make an in the square
before the name of each candidate
they wish to vote for.
:—The Eastern Star Home has
been located at Boone, that city
having made an exceptionally good
proposition for its location there
and the city itself being considered
more central than Parkersburg,
Manchester or Mason City, the
other three competing points.
—An Exchange relates that an
English sailor was watching a
Chinaman who was placing a dish
of rice by a grave. "When do you.
expect yojir friend to come out and
eat that?" the sailor asked. "Same
tim your frien' come out to smellee
flowers you fellow put," retorted Li.
—Dyersvillo Commercial: John
Peters of Earlville was visiting
friends here last Wednesday and
talked politics with them. Mr. Peters
is all right and will vote the demo
cratic ticket straight.
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Peter
Even of Manchester spent a few
hours visiting his old time friend
in Dyersville Tuesday.
—Coggon. Monitor: S. T. Burt
of Manchester, deputy Grand Presi
dent of Iowa Legion of Honor, is in
town. Mr. Burt iB going to organize
a lodge here, and will have the
Cedar Rapids degree staff of six
teen ladies here to put on the work
sometime in the near future. This
order recently organized a new
lodge at Manchester with 84 mem
bers.
—In the fourth and last butter
Scoring contest at the World's Fair
.. last week, a New York man carried
off the honors, scoring 96J Iowa
with a score of 90|, won by II. D.
Went of Magnolia, taking second.
Tim high scoring of New York was
a surprise to the dairymen who had
expected either Iowa or Minnesota
to lead as they, have previously done
in the three preceding contests.
—Lamont Leader: The death of
Mrs. John Lantern occurred at the
home of her son John Wednesday
afternoon from troubles incident to
old age. Mrs Lantern was born in
Bohemia, February 2, 1835. Her
maiden name was Mary Zemanek
and she was a sister of Frank and
Polo Zemanek. In 1858, she was
united in marriage with John Lan
tern in Bohemia. They came to
this country and have since lived in
Richland township, Delaware county
She lead a simple, industrious and
unselfish life, for family, friends and
those she was thrown, in contact
with. The funeral will be held to
morrow (Friday) from the house at
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—Maccabeo Bazar Friday after
noon at Pythian Castle.
—Mrs Chas. Weeks of Coggon
spent Wednesday in Manchester.
—Fur coats and overcoats are
priced in Gildner Bros^, adv this
week.
—R. W. Tirrill has a 250 acre farm
for rent, as may be seen from his
local elsowhero herein,
—Mrs, Charlotte Pi eussner re
turned Monday from her summers
visit with her children at Dundee.
—Haskell Indian Band, Central
Opera House, this Wednesday after
noon, is tho second number on the
Lecture course.
—Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Moreland,
honored and pioneer residents of
Colesburg, spent to-day with Man
chester relatives.
—Monday, Ralph W. Cogger
took possession of tho restaurant
business recently purchased by him
from Mrs. Ola Edmunds.
—Mayor and Mrs. Steadman and
daughter, Mrs. II. II. Lawrcnco and
two children drove to Volga City
Saturday, returning Monday.
—There will bo regular meeting
of Nazareth Commandery, No. 33,
K. T. this Wednesday evening, No
vember 2nd. Election of officers.
A full attendance is desired.
:—The
district court will bo in
session next Monday, to givo an op
portunity fur those entitled thereto
to procure their naturalization pa
pers. Judge Blair will preside.
—Mrs. R. L. Brooks will givo a
talk oil "Woman's Work," before the
members of tho Manchester Wom
an's Club at the homo of-Mrs. Sedge
wick next Monday ovening, Novem
ber 7th.
—J. B. Rutherford has traded
the residence property in this city
recently acquired by him from the
Mrs John Ford estato to an Arling
ton party, taking in exchange there
for a largo farm near tho latter place.
—The Junior League of tho
Methodist church will hold an elec
tion of officers Friday afternoon at
1 o'clock in the parlors of the church
instead of Thursday as was announc
ed. Every child is requested to bo
present
—Dr. and Mrs" O' A. Dunham and
son, Ray, expect to leave next week
for Jackson, Mississippi, whore they
will spend tho winter. They will
go by way of St Louis, where they
intend stopping over for a World's
Fair visit.
—A third meat market is to be
opened in Manchester, tho building
vacated last week by George Sim
mons having been rented for that
purpose by Frank Helm of Ashton.
Mr. Simmons has moved his harness
and saddlery stock into tho Klonus
building on Main street.
-Saturday a marriage liftense was
issued to Henry Smith of Dundee
and May Sackett of Strawberry Point,
Monday one to Allen R. Trower oE
Lamont and Mertie ltoniig of Edge
wood, and to-day—Tuesday—ono to
J. C. Wandell of Maquoketa and
Louise Rimmer of Delhi.
—The following letters are adver
tised for tho week ending October
31: Mrs. Jane A. Robinson, Miss
Jett Nolan, Miss Mable Manning,
Miss Katherine Koliler, Mr. John R.
Wise, lur. Frank Nobasko, Mr. Fee
Madison, Master Hugh Ryan. Will
bo sent to the dead lettor office, No
vember 14, 1901.
—Mrs J. B. Hong was hostess at
two very charming social functions
Monday. To the first, eighteen of
Mrs. Hong's friends were bidden to
meet Mrs. Leslie L. Hoyt, a bride of
last week. A one o'clock luncheon
was served, after which cards and
pit were introduced to tho further
pleasure of tho ladies. Later, Mr.
and Mrs. Hoyt were jointly made
the guests of honor at a half past si\
p'clock dinner gracefully presided
over by Mr. and Mrs. Hong, covers
being laid for fourteen.
—Hallowe'en was celebrated
Manchester and vicinity in many
manners, all bewitching. A num
ber of parties were scheduled for the
evening,' a dance in the vacant house
at tho corner of Franklin and Gay
streets being an attraction to the
youngerjerowd in Manchester. Mrs.
Triein very pleasantly entertained
the members of her Sunday School
in tho parlors of the Congregational
church, Hallowe'en sports being a
feature of the evening. And the
Messors and Mesdames E. B- Stiles
and W. II. Norris entertained at half
after six o'clock dinner at the home
if Mr. and Mrs. Stiles on Union street
the P. E. O.s and B. I. L.s, together
with Dr. and Mrs. Webber of Chero
kee and Mrs H. II. Lawrence, being
bidden to keep the vigil and enjoy
the festival of All Saints and All
Souls.
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Maccabee Ladies' Bazar.
The Ladies of the Maccabees will
hold a bazar in the Pythian Castle
this week Friday afternoon. Apron,
handkerchief, kimona, candy and
popcorn and'other booths will hold
fascinating or toothsome dainties,
as the case may bo, and at six o'clock
an appetizing dinner will bo served.
Every one is invited.
Jones Mill Grange Reunion Festival.
Upon special request of Mrs. D.
W. Jones, the members of Jones
Mill Grange and their friends will
meet at her residence next Saturday,
November 5th, at eleven o'clock A.
M., for a basket picnic. It is de
sired that, so fa'r as possible, all who
have a pleasant memory of similar
enjoyable occasions when Mr. and
Mrs. Jones acted as host be present,
and they are especially invited that
the gathering may be in fact "a re
union festival occasion.
THORPE.
F. E. McLaughlin was through
town with Watkin's remedies one
day last week.
Winnie Hood called on Mrs. Dick
White last Saturday afternoon.
It is reported that Jim Sickles is
to bo married this week. Ilis many
friends wish him a happy married
life.
Mrs. Fred Barr has been quite ill
tho
post week, but is some better at
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this writing.
Mrs. Wolf visited John Wolf and
family of Strawberry Point last
Wednesday.
Herman White and wife returned
Saturday"from a visit in Dubuque.
Mr. Hook moved into Mrs. Gib
son's house last Sunday.
Mrs. N. C. White called on Mrs.
J. B. Robertson Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Ban visited
Greeley friends Sunday of last week.
Mi's. Wolf was a Manchester cal
ler Saturday.
Mrs. Hook called on Mrs. Hood
last Thursday,
Georgo Martin was in Manches
ter on business last Saturday.
Mabel Vantilo is assisting Mrs.
Dick White with her house woik.
Manchester Markets.
Corrootort weekly by M. I. n. Itlclimond.
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Stock Steers....
Holfora, per owl 1 4 a
Oows, butcher's stock, per owl
TurKeys, per lb
Ducks, white, per lb
Ducks, dark, per lb
Spring Chickens
Chickens, per lb
Old liens, per lb
Corn, per bu
Oats, per bu
Hay, wild, per ton
Tame hay
Potatoes, New
Butter, creamery, per tt
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FIFTY YEARS OF WEDDED LIFE.
__3 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hawker Happily Celebrated Their
Golden Wedding Anniversary.
The Golden Wedding anniversary marking tho fiftieth milestone in
the happy wedded life of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ilawkor of Hazel Green was
celebrated by that worthy couple October 20th. Special services for the
occasion were held by their pastor, Rev. Melchert, at tho Ryan Lutheran
church, the church being beautifully decorated for tho reception of tho
bride and groom. After the services, tho invited guests assembled at the
Hawker home and partook of a sumptuous dinner. A program was also
heartily received, little Mary Hawker, a grand daughter being one of the
recitationists.
Among tho gifts received by Mr. and Mrs. Hawker was a purse con
taining §50. in gold and a beautiful gold emblem, tho presentation
speeches being made by Rev. Melchert.
Carl Hawker was born September 19, 1829, in Liebbcn, Germany.
Sophia Burrt was born in Zinzow, Germany, May 17, 1834. In 1854,
they were married at Boldikow, Germany where they lived until 1883.
In that year they came
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finally moving to their present home in Hazel Greon where for jnore than
twenty years they have been honored residents, esteemed and loved by all
who know them.
They have had ten children born to them, seven of whom are living,
Mrs. Minnie Grems, Mrs. Fredorika Swallow, Carl, William,Frank,Henry,
and Mrs. Augusta-Harder.
May they live to celebrate many more as happy anniversaries.
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FUR COATS AND
O E O A S
Prepare for cold weather now. The
a cold soon. Buying in such large
three large stores, leaves another
Residence Property for Sale.
We are authorized to offer for
sale the Dr. Sherman residence pro
perty on Butler street. For terms
apply to
Bronson
O A E A E N
Our stock in this line is more complete this season than
over before. Buying as wo do, wo know we can save you
at least from ten per cent to fifteen per cent.
If you doubt our word, come and see for
yourself.
Fur Coats $8.00 to $75.00.
MEN'S OVERCOATS—In most any length you wish—
4lto52 inches—fancy coats with belt back—also fine
dross coats in shorter lengths- §10.00—S 15.00-- S1S.00,
MEN'S WOOL PANTS—heavy weight-all sizes—$1/13.
OVERALLS—3!) cents and 50 cents.
COTTON FLANNEL MITTENS-5c per pr 50c per doz.
GILDNER BROS.
Don't fail to go to the
CEDAR RAPIDS STORE
this week. It is brim full of bar
gains in every department, DRESS
GOODS, SILKS, UNDERWEAR, BLAN
KETS, OILCLOTHS, RUGS, FURS, and
CLOAKS for a thousand customers.
We show an immense stock of ladies'
and children's cloaks and furs. Fur
scarfs from $1.25 each and upwards,,.
Don't buy a dollar's worth of dry goods
till you see what the
CEDAR RAPIDS
Has to offer this week.
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For Rent.
A good, ono hundred and fifty-acre
farm, 41 miles from Manchester. In
quire of 11. W. Tirrill or G. G.
1'ierce. 4-itC
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Add as section 16, to article 12 of the constitution, the following:
SEC. 16. The first general election after the adoption of this amendment
shall be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November in the year
one thousand nine hundred and six, and general elections shall, be held biennially
thereafter. In the year one thousand nine hundred and six there shall be elected a
governor, lieutenant-governor, secretary 'of state, auditor of state, treasurer of
state, attorney general, two judges of the supreme court, the successors of the
judges of the district court whose terms of office expire on December 31st, one
thousand nine hundred and six, state senators who would otherwise be chosen in
the year one thousand nine hundred and five, and members of the house of repre
sentatives. The terms of office of the judges of the supreme court which would
otherwise expire on December 31st, in odd numbered yeaps, and all other elective
state, county and township officers whose terms of office would otherwise expire in
January in the year one thousand nine hundred and six, and members of the general
assembly whose successors would otherwise be chosen at the general election in the
year one thousand nine hundred and five, are hereby extended one year and until
their successors are elected and qualified. The terms of offices of senators whose
successors would otherwise be chosen in the year one thousand nine hundred and
seven are hereby extended one year and until their successors are elected and quali
fied. The general assembly shall make such changes in the law governing the time
of election and term of office of all other elective officers as shall be necessary to
make the time of their election and terms of office conform to this amendment, and
shall provide which of the judges of the supreme court shall serve as chief justice.
The general assembly shall meet in regular session on the second Monday in Jan
uary, in the year one thousand nine hundred and six, and also on the second Monday
in January in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, and biennially thereafter.
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That sections thirty-four (34) thirty-five (35) and thirty-six (36) of article
three (3) of the constitution of the state of Iowa, be repealed and the following be
adopted in lieu thereof.
SECTION 34. The senate shall be composed of fifty members to be elected
from the several senatorial districts, established by law and at the next session of
the general assembly- held following the taking of the state and national census,
they shall be apportioned among the several counties or districts of the state, ac
cording to population as shown by the last preceding census.
SECTION 35. The house of representatives shall consist of not more than one
hundred and eight members. The ratio of representation shall be determined by
dividing the whole number of the population of the state as shown by the last pre
ceding state or national census, by the whole number of counties then existing or I
organized, but each county shall Constitute one representative district and be en
titled to one representative, but each county having a population in excess of the
ratio number, as herein provided of three-fifths or more of such ratio number shall
be entitled to one additional representative, but said addition shall extend only to
the nine counties having the greatest population.
SECTION 36. The general assembly shall, at the first regular session held fol
lowing the adoption of this amendment, and at each succeeding regular session held
next after the taking of such census, fix the ratio of representation, "and apportion
the additional representatives, as herein before required.
STATE OF IOWA, DELAWARE COTJNTY,
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above is a true and correct copy of the Constitutional Amendments, as certified to this ofSce, to be voted on at the General
Election, held November 8, A. D. 1904.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, at Manchester, Iowa, this 26th day of October, A.
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[NOTICE TO VOTERS. For an affirmative vote upon any question submitted upon
this ballot make a cross (x) mark in the square after the word "Yes." For a
negative vote make a similar mark in the square following the word "No."l
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P. NEWCOMB, Proprietor.
Notice of Appointment ot Executrix.
STATU OF IOWA, lew
Delaware County
NOTICK Is IlRHGnvGivBX. That tho under
signed has been duly appointed and qualliled
hb K\ecutrlx of the Kstttto of H. O. Spangler
late of Delaware County, Iowa, deceased. All
persons Indebted to safd Estate aro requested
to make Immediate payment, and tho
so having
claims against tho same will present tliem,
duly authenticated, to the undersigned for al
lowance.
GBACK It. SPANG LEU
Dated October SJtli. 1101.
Yoran, Arnold Jit Yoran, Attys for Ettato.
YES.
NO.
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R. B. Davis, Auditor of said connty, hereby certify that the
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B. CLARK.
First of the Autumn
Fashions
Exclusive, Original Ideas in Great Numbers are
Continually Arriving.
New lines in ladies' and children's Cloaks. The new coats
of tweeds and fancy mixtures are especially favorable for early
fall wear. The mannish features are strikingly effective. The
plait and belt effects aro most successfully introduced both in
the practical short jackets and in the long coats.
Novelty Dress tioods and Silks for Tailored
Suits and Shirt WaistS .ts.
The weaves, colors and designs which
demand during tho coming months, are lie^e. The selection
already contains much the largest assortment we have ever
shown.
Stylish Millinery Attracts Attention.
We are showing a splendid line of walking hats and chil
dren's headwear at the usual interesting prices. Wo are head
quarters for everything pertaining to Millinery.
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