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fXVIA WIN OP OOWNlV «n«) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2, 1908. TOWN TOPIC8. —u Is reported that Dyersville is to have a National bank. —\V. J. Davis .and daughter, Mlsu Nolle, were 91 Dubuque Friday.. —Miss IUitU Winkel of Aigoua was guest of Miss Nelle Armistcad last week. —Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Carr left Monday for a several days' visit at Chicago. —James Redmond of Lamont was g' '"ii the city on Thanksgiving Day as ii guest of friends. —It ia reported that a number of r' mink and muskrats are being trapped along the Maquoketa. —E. E. Stolte of Elmore, Minnesota enjoyed a few days visit with James Winkel in this city last week. ,—Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Assmus were e^tertaped. St the Rh^ trier's parents at'Independence Thvrsr day. —Miss Rose 'Sullivan of Dubuque, formerly of this city, visited with friends in Manchester Thursdayand Friday. —H. G. Mlllen of Marion was In the city a part of last week, and was eitertained ut the.home of Clarence Pierce. —Charles Lampman of Vinton Was in the city a-part of last week, vis iting at the home of his brother, I. \V-Ltinipman. Mr. anil Mrs. C. H. Johnston were Dubuque Thursday, and enjoyed a cluy's visit at the home of iheir son, Alva Johnston. —A colt was killed by lightning on h'e J. E. Frentress farm northeast of Thorpe, during the storm last Tuesday evening. is a a at on a at colleges and the Universities at Iowa City lv.-gins December 18, and will .continue l'or about two weeks. —Mrs. Albert King of Tipton re turned to her home Friday after several weeks visit at the home of lior-mother, Mrs.- C. W. Dorman. —Arthur Reed, an operator at the Illinois Central depot, "was at Edge wood Thursday, being entertained at the home of Dr. N.- N. Newman. —Miss Mattie Becker returned from Chicago Friday. Miss Becker Is employed in the home offices of the Dairy City preamery company. & If —Mrs. O. G. Arraistead left Wed nesday afternoon for Red Oak, where she Is a guest at the home of her brother, J. C. Miller. Mrs. Armlstead will be away until the latter part of this week. —J. B. Sawyer Is In the city from western Dakota, where he has been looking after his farm property.- Mr. Sawyer arrived in Manchester Thurs night, and reported a heavy suow storm that day at Sioux City. —William Totman of Edgewood committed suicide on Sunday night, November 22, using, strychnine, to if at re a midnight. Mr. Totiifan was about fifty-eight years of age, and resided with a son, Floyd Totman. ~y —The "Knight For A Day" company was in the city a .few hours Friday morning, being enroute from Cedar Rapids to Dubuque. The party occupied a special chair car, and its scenic and personal property were conveyed In a Northwestern. baggage car. —J. A. Strickland has moved Into his offices in the Hruby building on tiie corner of Main and Madison streets. Mr. Strickland was recent ly appointed traveling immigration agent of the Milwaukee railway, and was allowed to make. Manchester his headquarters. —On account of the resignation of L. A. Reynolds as fireman on the Manchester Oneida-railway, Harry Purvis has been promoted to fill thls: vai'ancy. Arthur Dubois, formerly employed by the Milwaukee, has been appolnte as brakeman. the change being made effective .Wednes day morning, November 25. —At the first annual" meet Ingot th Iowa Short Course association, which is to be held at the Savory hotel in Des Moines, Wednesday afternoon, December 9, Hon. G. W. 0unham of this city will speak- on the subject of the "Mission of the' Short Course and How Best Obtained." A discus sion will follow,- and among the speakers will be Hon. B. F. Felt, Jr., of Spencer and Fred McCulloch of Hartwick. —F. A. Peet, editor of the. Edge wood Journal, has been at* Chicago the past few, days purchasing machin ery and type for his newspaper equip ment. The temporary office struc ture in which the paper is being pub: llshed will be replaced' by a brick building In the spring. The Journal has been printed at Strawberry Point in the offices of the Mail-Press slnoe the recent fire at Edgewood which destroyed the Journal plant, fjtilfglk: will be of Interest' to the friends in this city of Dr. and Mrs. Fi1 T. Alford. formerly of Chicago, out who are now residents of Water loo, to learn that their son, who is about three years of age,, has been quite seriously ill at Chicago and was ". threatened with, dyptherla. Dr. and Mrs. Alford arrived- at .Waterloo Fri day morning, and Mrs. Alford's moth tv, Mrs. M. H. Williston, reached Manchester Thursday night, and will remain In town for an extended vis it —The banket ball team, of the Man- •'•r cheater High school went to Water loo "Thursday and played, the West Waterloo High school team that ev -Piling. The Manchester team was defeated by a score of 83 to 23. The Manchester boys wore outclassed, and superior team work was displayed on the part of the out-of-town club. The game was a "double-header," the Ced -.lis and West Waterloo girls playing Intervening halves. Those who accompanied the locals were Prof. J. R. Inman. Earle Newcombe end Lawrence HoUlster MfWtfc.MM. —L, F. Bradk* waa at-Cedar Ra pids Sunday. —I. M. Gibson of Greeley was In town Saturday. —A. E. Anderson of iiopklnton was in town Saturday. •\V. S. Beds of Hopklnton was in tho .city Saturday. —Charles Ham'ulin of Karlvljle vis ited in tpwn Sunday. —Hon. A. S. Blair was at. Waterloo Saturday on business. Allen was at Waterloo Mon day Mternoon on business. Mrs. B. W. Plersoa and Miss An gle Pierce -were at Dubuqne Saturday. —Fred Hruby of Dubuque was in town .Saturday evening and Sunday. —Clarence Jones and Burdette Young .were at Greeley Thanksgiving day. .' —A son was bom to Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Pierson Monday, November 30, 1908. —Capt. and Mrs. J. F. Merry are tt 'hWBff trom. their-trip- through the south, 'vV:-'" '-'4?' ~Mri E. M. Woloott visited at Du buque last week, returning home Sat urday. W. H. Norrls was at Des Moines j. part of last week, returning home Saturday. —Mrs.- Susie Breckon and daughter returned, boine Mcuday irom a week's Islt at 'Earlvilie. —F. B. Dutton enjoyed a visit from 3 brother. Dr. C. E. Dutton of Min neapolis,, last week. —Mr. Atttt Mra.-J.-W. Bnizeltou and daughter,Miss Vina, of Ryan were in the fity Saturday. —R. W..Johnston of Waterloo, pro prietor otUte Ellis hotel, was in the city Monday on business. —The North Manchester Woman's ?lub will meet with Mrs. Fay French next Friday, December 4. —Miss Fannie Haeuarle is ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Haeberi on Iowa street. —Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Atwater are the parents of a son, which was born Saturday, November 28, 1908. —B. w. Pierson was at Dubuque Saturday, to attend a meeting of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Denton and children were at Lamont Thursday, I guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hoyt. —Miss Waita Todd returned home jam Rockford, Illinois, Saturday, at «r a few days visit with relatives in that city. -Miss Anette Tush visited at the home of her -taqther the past few dayj returning to Sioux Falls the first oi the week. Mrs. Mary V^atts of Canton, Penn sylvania, arrived in the city Saturday, and is a gueat^tt the home of Mrs. A. A. Beardsleei —George Adams was In town from Thursday until 'Monday morning from Fayette, where he attends Upper Iowa university. —Miss Dorothy Hockaday was guest at the home of her friend. Miss. Catharine Whealer, In.. Waterloo Sat urday and Sunday. —The attention of Christmas shop' pers is directed to the announcement in this week's issue of The Democrat o* D. R. Lewis Bro. —k Sons of Veteran camp has been organized at Delhi, with a charter joibershlp of twenty. Thos. Simon was elected commander. —Mrs. T-. B.' Jennings of Chicago returned to that city Monday, after a few days visit at the home of N. jheldon eaBt of' Manchester. —Mrs. Ina Chamberlain Van EppB of Belvidere, Illinois, is in the city, as a guest at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. David Chamber lain. —Rev. J. J. O'Meara of Williams was in the city the first of the week. Father O'Meara formerly was pastor of .St. Mary's church at Man chester. —Milton Waugh and D. McFarland of Chicago were in the city last Week, entertained ait the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David augh, returning to Chicago Monday. Miss Maud Heckert left. Mouday afternoon for ..Rockford, Illinois, hav ing-been a guest at the homeof her us-cle, Hon. J. W. Miles. Miss Heck ert attends a girls' school at Rock ford. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCoy and daughter. Miss Jessie, of Waterloo were entertained at the home of Mrs. Mcboy*s sister, Mrs. H. C. Haeberle, on Thursday and Friday, visiting -with friends at Delhi' Sunday. —Miss Lyons of Tampico, Illinois, who attends Upper Iowa university, was in town this morning on her way to Fayette. Hiss Lyon had enjoyed her Thanksgiving vacation at Tam pico, and while in Manchester was the guest of MIbs Angle Pierce. —Mrs. J. J. Welch arrived in the city Monday afternoon from Boise, Idaho, where, she has been spending several weeks with hpr sister and. father. Mrs. Welch was ^entertained that evening at the home of her brother, C. Smith, and this moil ing left for her home at Volga City. —The corn conteBt whlcfy has been conducted by Gildner Bros., closes the third week in December, and on the 14tb and 15th days of that month, Prof. W. A. Hook of Packwood will be in the city to Judge the exhibits. Prof. Hook is a graduate of the Iowa State college at Ames, and a raiser of corn, having made a speciality of three varieties: Reld's Yellow Dent, uiwa Silver Mine and Champion Cal ico.' The Champion Calico'won first prize in the Iowa class at the Nation al corn exposition held at Chicago last year. Prof. Hook has been'ap pointed as a Judge at the corn ex hibition at Omaha this month, and I- considered as an expert and com petent speaker and Instructor by the faculty of the State college. On Tues day afternoon, at the Court house, free lecture. will be given by Prof. Hook on the subject of "Successful Corn Culture,'" through the courtesy Glldser Brothers. LAD ES' COATS $11.50 This assortment consists of hand, some Broadcloths and English Kerseys, Empire backs, all lined ia goop quality satin. Oar regular .$10.00 and $ 1800 garments^ Cut to —H. L. Rann was at Dubuque Fri day. W. B. Robinson was at Fayette Monday, where his son attends Upper Iowa university. -The Prairie township school board met Friday evening to consider tie advisability of erecting a school house in the place ot the one destroy ed by the tornado last Wednesday. committee ot Ed Lyness and J. N. Carradus was appointed to pur chase the necessary lumber, and the new building will be erected at once in the site occupied by the former structure. —Clarence M. Chapel, formerly ot is city and who has met with suc cess.as a composer and publisher ot l-otfujar music. iias 'tyeeiin&r NeW York potfujar 1-ity since' the°tiret of '\1fe JftSri audi Is now returiieif'Fo Tei sume the management ot his music store in that city. Mrs. E. C. Cha pel ot this city has been visiting at her son's home for several weeks and Is now at Neponset, Illinois, as a Ruest of Elmer C. Chapel. -The National Corn exposition to bo held at Omafaa, Nebraska, Decem ber' 9 to 19, inclusive, Is attracting general interest among the farmers of Iowa, and especially In Delaware county. The object of the exposition is to promote enthusiastic support in the betterment of agriculture. Prac tical demonstrations by the United States department of agriculture, showing, manufacture of denatured alcohol from waste products on the farm, milling test on wheat, sponge and baking test on flour, model kltch un, and a labratory course for girls, conducted by competent Instructors fi om many states, will be given. Fif ty thousand dollars in premuima will be. awarded to prize winners. 85 Children's and. MUsea' Coala-inthis, great lot, all full lengths,"heavy fancy mix Jurfb-' at)d} plain cloths: Choice of any of the lot 54.00 Saving 14on Room Size Rugs Brussels Rugs, 9x12 ft., reliable make, bought to sell at $10, Sale Week price $11.50. Smith Axminater Rugs, 9x12 ft. heavy $25 value, beautiful designs, sale price $21.00. Wilton Velvet Rugs, 9x12 sixe, new original effects, rvgular price $28, during sale $22.00. Brussels Rugs, 0x9 ft., Persian or Medallion styles, $10 qual ity, sale price $6.75 Body Brussels Rags, 0x12 ft., guaranteed best grade and quality, fine Oriental designs, our former price $30, Bale $23 50. Royal Wilton Velvet Rugs, 9x11, regular $40 quality, choice assortment of designs, reduced to $33.00. Small Axminstar Rugs, 27x54 inches, Oriental and floral pat-,, ter s, $2.50 values for $1.85. durinK LADIES' AND MISSES' $8 50 Coats, $4 75 The group at this price includes coats of Kerseys, heavy Tweeds,"plain and fancy I rimmed, elegant winier coals, every one a great value, colors black, navy and browns, nt this price $475 CHILDREN'S $5 00 AND) $&00 COATS, $3.00 —-There still remain twenty shop ping days until Christmas. Get busy. —Miss Florence Lindsay was a guest of her uncle. Dr. S.' S. Lind say, at Dubuque last week. —Col. A. B. Terrll went to Iowa City this morning, where he is being treated by an eye specialist. —C. Smith of Dyersville, editor and publisher of the Commercial, was in town Monday, and called at the Dem ocrat office. —Miss Clara Haeberle was at home from Wednesday until Monday, as a guest of her parents^ Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Haeberle. —Miss Mary Collard visited in the cUy a part of last week, returning to C'dar Ra]td8 Momlay morning, where 'fehe'-fctt^Wfs 'Cod'tiillege. ••••iv Hev. II. A. Barnes. The booklets con tu Ins a short historical account of the church, the officers of tlie var ious societies, half-tone cuts of the building, nines Memorial organ', the ii lnteter and the district' superintend ent. A complete list of the member ship, together with their street ad dresses and telephone numbers, make the "annal" a useful source of infor mation. (.,t^ '""^1 home from Mason' City last week, spending a few days at the home of her mother, Mrs. W. H? Graves. •The records-of the county record er show one real estate transfer dur ing the past week: J. C. Hutson and wife to Chas. S. Graham, a parcel of land in Section 35, township 90 range fi, the consideration of sale being *744.00. —A directory of the First Metho dist Episcopal church of Manchester hfs been' compiled and published un der the supervision of the -pastor, O N A Annual Midwinter Clearing Sale Beginning Saturday, December 5thf and contihtiing to and including Saturday, December 12th. Every man or woman who attended: the Midwinter Sale last year, or in previiims years,.is undoubtedly awaiting this announcement and will read each and every item carefully, for acfual experience has taugh{t them it is the chief economy event of the season, A clearing sale that means that AH the odd lots, all the broken lines atl the small quantities, all the remnants of every description and of desirable winter merchandise have be^n re-^ark^at surpi'isingly low figures sure to effect speedy sales. Make it a tjjj: 3 jfo.f^gpjty.y°y"f-8 '^die^ CoatSj $14 25i $20 to $23 values, every lioat liiftd throu^bcut with Skinner satin, some pluglr'lined anf ftlr cojlars^ali extreme length and amply full clearing. Sale Price, $14.25 Ladles'Skirts All wool, fine Chiffon Panama cloths, elaborately trimmed with silk and satin braids, regular prices $7.50 to $8 50, Sale Price, $&50 "... 75 Tailored Shirts T~ Prices ranging from $4 50 to $5.00,.consisting of fancy grays, navy blues and blacks, all pleated and trimmed, Sale Week Price, $2.50 Millinery—Trimmed Hats--Half Price 'Vhen we say hal] price, it means when you buy you simply pay half what the price ticket" calls for. This will apply to several dozen of the best Fall and Winter Styles, beautifully triihoi^d .with flowera, wings and fancy.feathers, in all the smart new'shapes,' each one a very syccial value at its original price. Christmas Sale of Table -Linens Different and more .beautiful linens than any previous raiUf!' Economical purchasers will find it well worth while to take vantage of the savings affordedin these special priceses: Table Damask, 60c. value, half bleached^ 58 in. wide in A heavy Lridi linen, all good new.deaignB, Special for this Sale, 44c. ft .. Table Damask, bleached and unbleached. This is heavv quality, one of our regular brands that sell regularly fpr ,^,, Choice of several patterns, 68c 72 in. fall bleached, satin finish Damask, warranted ali'^ine"' Scotch linen, very fine heavy, quality, 5 new and .beautiful1 ijpriM and spot designs to choose from, Damask positively worth Special for Sale Week, 88c Colored suitings, values' up to 00c in fancy check Paofim^ -cloths 52 in. all wool heavy'dress flannels, checked and stripe serges in a large and varied, number of colorings, all great va^u^s, one price for your choice, 50c. V' '5 Stvlish Suitings, 36 to 40 in.|fancy worsted all wool sqitipaa,-. fauoy checks and mohairs, black fansy Panama cloths, Wte ahdypw- ,1 qualities, at 29c. -Dress Goods worth up to as much (is |1.25, including such popular brands as invisible shadow plaids, fancy Panamas, anitangs, cravanette cloths and wool'taffetai, 44 to 52 incheifrjSife.i. Price, $1.15. For Dress Goods worth up to $1.5Q and $1 75 per yaM. '/flr eluding everything in high, grade mdterials, the price concMwiqna^ of this assortment represent the greaifest' and most remarkab|e .viji^) ues of any shown. Sale $1,15. 25 pieces Outing lClaanels, light'or dark colors, pinks^hd bines, 8c kind for 6c. j.C Flannelettes for hooqe^dresses^kimoe, etc., the 12.\c qunli^iV' Sale 8c. American Dress Calicoes, blue, gray and black and whitWM yard, 4£c, Apron Ginghams, even checks and broken effects, blui browns, 5c. Best $1.25 36-in. Black Taffeta Silk, rich lustrous finis a yard, 88c, k'as 75 Ladies' Shirt Waists, odd lots, broken sizes, to close, 75c, 95c. 10 dozen Ladies Underwear in odd olts and broken sizes','TgiV' .duced from 50c to 29c. 25 doz. Huck Towels, good sizes, 15c quality, 10c or 3 fojr 256^ 50 pieces Embroideries, widths from 4 to 7 inches, caiiibrv«4 and Swiss, 10c. 100 pieces Lapes, fine Val. and TarchonB, accumulated •. any pattern, yard 4c. -T7MI8S Lucy Wilson is at Iowa| City, for the purpose of* undergoing an .operation. Miss Wilson was' ac companied by her sister, Mrs. Geo. Storey. —Miss Florence Klaus returned to Mount Vernon Monday morning, to resume her school work at Cornell. Miss Klaus was accompanied to Ce dar Rapids by her mother, Mrs. G. W. Klaus. .—Roy Allen has signed with the Dubuque Three I's tor the coming season of 1909. Allen pitched for Manchester's team last year, and made a good showing as a twirier anf batter. —Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Cloud liavie -Tented the Hollistef. cottag^on Dela ware street, expecting to take poses-, sion of Jioiuu^about the middle "Mb® ffV'nft'." —W. H. Baskerville of Iowa Falls was in the city Mpnday, at\d visited at Delhi that evening with friends. Mr. Baskerville is a brother of Mrsj L. J. Bowman. —Mr. and Mrs. Newton Flack of Strawberry Point were In the city Monday, having been In Independence for several days as guests of Mrs. Flack's parents. —James Greene and family expect to move to this city from their farm west ot Manchester in the near future itud will occupyv the Hon. W. M. Sawyer residence on Union street. —Miss Nettie Stewart left Monday evening for Sioux Falls, South Da kota, near which -city she has se dt red a position in the county schools Miss Stewart has been teaching at the "Red sehool hotise" north of mm* mmmmmm this ^al^ ^id se^re yo^ir share tff savings that no other store will duplicate. 'W' 1 :s, an —1 y. A^V GREAT VALUES IN DRESS GOODS The most remarkable values are to be found in out Dress Goods stock, 85 pieces consisting of all the newest wemS and colorings shown this season. Every piece reduced from otd third to one-half our former price. .v. -'h House for Rer)t. House and .lot in Manchester for rent J. J. HOAG. tf The winter 'erm of the OelwMkt Business University begins Not', 3Q'th. Handsome1 Catalog sent 011 request.- Nov. 18 8 wks. fi iu—1 .': 1 I. 'RIWUSE FOR RENT. 1 ,j Situated 'AwFoyette street, Manches ter, Iowa." jInquire of. 48tf. Ttrrll & Pierce. Notice of Probate of Will. State of.]ow», Delaware Couuty.- N*. To AU Whop) It Mny Concern: You are Hereby notlfled that Uia lal 1 cl Cku. 8, Bronton. deceased, baa keeu Died, opened and read, and Monday, the Hiti day of Iwcemher A. D. 1908. uxed as the lime, and Uie Court Houie la Manoheater Ihr itlace lor hearloa and proving tbe same. WI turns Buy hand aulwalol a I' Ouiut this sad day 41 KoVemHei:, iu-g La.. •.. jam its buhop, 4SS -4Meik IMMiH'lMirl. "Ambitious young inen anil ladles should learn telegraphy for| since the new 8-liour law became effective there is a shortage ot many thousand $.'() to ?70 a ffioiltli to beginners. The National Telegraph Institute of Dav enpOrt,'la, and five other cities Manchester, and the vacancy will be I operated under supervision of R.R, filled by Levi Gates, a graduate of officials and all students are placed* tbe High school of this city, and when qualified. Write-them for par son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gates. tleulars." Nov. 18- 4 wks, J' LADIES' COATS, $8.25 The group at this price comprises Fine Kerseys, Uroadelotlis, fancy heavy Twredn, vuiiety of colors, elegantly tailiireil. triuuned in farcy designs, full and roomy coats, regular $12.50 and $13.50 SPECIAL $8.25 TAILORED cy & 1 I Farm for Rent. 160 .acre' farm In Coffins Grove township for'rent on shares. tf J. J. Hoag: SACRIFICE SALE A modern cottage. 6 per cont. Invest ment annually. Enquire of this of fice. Another cottage for rent sit uated on Union street. WORTH mam SKIRT VALUES, $4.55 Ladies' Tailored Skirts in a Eervicable grade oC Panama Cloths the finest tailoring and most perfect fitting skirt possible to obtain. We have these in several new models, black and colors, regular values $0 00 lo $7.00 Sale Price $4.25 GREATEST FUR BARGAINS OF THE SEASON Continued warm weather and altogether t/o large purchases, has left us with on enor mous overstock. This, .opportunity should not be overlooked as it enables pur custom ers to make their Christmas selections at a saving of from 25 to 35%. Following is a partial list of the bargains: •',$3.00 Scarfs reduced sale psice $2 25 4 50 2 05 4 00 3.15 5.00 3.85 0 00 4.45 5 00 :i.. 6.00 '10 00 6.75 r'12 50 S.75 Holiday Ribbons 50 pieces finest quality Ribbons, in light and dark, floral and striped patterns, suitable for making pretty, fancy bags, cushion etc., up to 6 inches wide. Choice of any pattern, ISc. At B. Clark's ".Vowirotr CljtTHilSlG We are now raady with a complets stock of Men's. Bon's and Youth's Clotting. Overcoats and Suits in great variety, correct, in style and low in price. CAN SAVE YOU MONEY ON CLOTHING. Remember we carry in stock'a targe assortment of' MEN'S FUR COATS in Coon, Wombat, Siberiaa, Bear, Calf,.and Elk, ranging in price from $15.00 to $50.00. We invite you to give us a call and examine the above lines. L. Drew Subscribe for the Democrat.