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i, 1 is Dress Up in a pair of Howard and Foster's New Fall Shoes $4.00 $4.50 and $5.00 ««1 'Dress Up' in a pair of D. & P. Silk lined Gloves $1.00 and $1.50 Iowa's Largest Clothiers MASONVILLE Mrs. Glen. Meskimen of Manchester j.1? was a visitor here Tuesday. Mike Lilis enjoyed a few days va cation last week. T. L. Slaughter, of Winthrop, was a business visitor here Thursday. Several from this place attended the Independence-Aurora ball game at Winthrop Friday. John Rosa, Sr., and wife autoed to Rockford, Iowa, Saturday, where they will visit with relatives. An 'unusually heavy rain Saturday caused much damage to fences, brid ges and crops in this section. Charles Preston is off duty with a sprained ankle. ~F—Mulvehill was a Manchester caller Monday. The Robinson and Masonville ball teains cross bats next Sunday after noon at Masonville. A. Curtis and Win. McMalion departed for Omaha Tuesday even ing to pick up a few carloads of iambs in that famous wool market. A dance will be given in the town hall Friday evening, Oct 8. 1 Last Week's Letter. Maurice Morrissey and sister, Miss Ella, returned from a visit with friends at Bloomington, 111., last Wednesday. Verne Reed who Jives northwest of town, suffered the loss of liis barn by fire last Tuesday. The cause is unknown. W^/tk Mrs. N. May entertained her it FALL CLOTHING Overcoats in all the latest styles and shades, with velvet collars. We carry all the leading makes, Kuppenheimer, Hirsh-Wichwire and Michael Stearns. Have a large assortment to sell at_$15. others to! [sell at $18, $20, $22 rod $25. Would be pleased to show you hese at any time. Overcoats ancTShoes now on display in our windows New Fall Goods in All Departments Snodgress Clo. Co. B. B. tVIRTH DRESS UP IN A NEW Stefson or Longley Hat No man looks just right without a be coming hat. No matter how stylish jACct the clothing he wears, to top it out he must have a hat that's up-to-date. Ask to see the hats we are showing for $2.00, $3.00 and $3.50 Gildner Bros Mrs. Chas. Gleason of Independ ence, was guest of her brother, M. Lillis, and sister, Ann, last week. Roy Connolly and wife of Delhi, spent last week with relatives bere. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Eldredge at tended the wedding of their son. Jay, in Chicago, last Wednesday, remain ing a few days for vacation. Mr. John Crosby assumed duties as pro prietor of the store during Mr. El dredge's absence. Rev. T. B. Cooper of the M. E. church here attended the Upper Miss Lfcna Weirtz- spent last week with her brother, at buque county. Rev. John Murtagh of Cresco, la., was a visitor here with relatives and friends a few days the past week. Fred J. Golinveaux of Raymond, spent Sunday evening with friends here. Miss Bertha Horton our teacher, spent Sunday at her at her home in Coggon. anew with the intentions of moving N. here nigh in the future. Mrs. Lillis and sister. Miss Ann, spent Sunday with relatives in In dependence. Ira Havens, jr., who, with his wife, mother and two sisters, moved to Moscow, Idaho, about six weeks ago, returned Tuesday to have their household goods and belongings ship- SHOES Special for One Week Only Big reductions on all Shoes New fall line now in, consist ing of all the new styles in Buttpn, Lace and Cloth Tops. We can save you money on shoes at the time of year when you need them most. Our shoe department is large and of all the best makes. Prices Lowered. H-W-CO. 'Dress Up in a new Hart Sehafifner & Marx Suit and Overcoat $18.00, $20.00 and $25.00 "Dress up' in a new Gusterman Bros. All Wool Mackintosh $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 Get to Know Us sister, Mrs. R. A. Van Zyle, of Ep- ped there, where they intend to worth, last week. John Kelly of Dubuque, has been the guest of his brother, Peter, here the past week. Iowa conference at Dubuque and was I week. again appointed as minister of the Mrs. Frank Fergesen attended .the M, E. church at Masonville. His funeral of her sister at Hillsdale, 111, many friends will be pleased to hear of ber and family remaining here. make their future home. Mr. Hav ens reports that the climate there is beneficiary to his wife and sis ter, Olive, who went there fcr their health and are doing nicely. But Mr. Havens still maintains that they would rather live in Iowa otherwise. Joe Barry and wife of Waterloo, are guests at the Barry and McMa hon homes, southeast of town, the past week. Geo. Hines :of Winthrop, was a business caller here Monday. Mr. Hines and family intend mov ing back on his farm two miles west of town in the spring. H. J. Van Flee of Earlville, was a business visitor here one day last one day last week. Frank Link returned from a trip jto St. Charles, Minn., and other Lamont, Du- 'Points there, looking over land. The. storm here Sunday -night did much damage in this vicinity. The barn on the John Evans farm was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, with all its •ontents, in cluding 6 head of horses, several cows, hay, grain and machinery, which was owned by Mr. Cochran, the renter, who carried no insurance. primary home Mr. John Rose is making exten sive improvements on his town prop- erty here, remodeling and building .-® Peter McKeever, who lives about one-half mile north of town, lost were struck by h_,]le„ pf e' ,t,rv,e s"1_ a s~ '10rse struck by The boys here go to Dundee Sun day to play the base ball team at that place. Rev. D. J. Lonergan was a pas senger to Dubuque Tuesday. John Cashman, who formerly liv ed south of here but now of Ionia, Minn.,is the guest of his brother-in law, Mr. Wm. Behan here. Peter Collins, of Winthrop, was a business visitor here Tuesdav. Several carloads of hogs, hay and sheep were shipped from here the past week. Business seems to be picking up nowadays. There will he a dance in the opera house here Friday evening.Oc tober 8th. Music by Riegers orches tra of Manchester and supper serv ed at Fergesens Hotel. This or chestra gave good satisfaction here the last time and a good time is an ticipated. Every one is invited to attend. A good time is guaranteed. Jas. McGuire, cf Dubuque, is spend ing a week here, overseeing his farm and visiting with relatives and friends. Miss Mayme O'Hogan spent Sun day with her mother and sisters at Monti. John Reidy of Winthrop, was a Masonville caller Tuesday p. m. Harry Toms aged 11 years, died at tlip home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Toms, south of town, last Sunday, after a lingering ill ness. Funeral took place Tuesday and interment was in Manchester. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fergesen, of this place, attended the funeral. MONTI. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Heffern and John Evans and wife autoed to Cedar Rapids cne day last week. Mrs. Wm. Baragary and Mrs. Wm. Slattery transacted business in Ce dar Rapids last Saturday.. Mr. Wm. Devlin visited his sister, Mrs. Wm. Hennessey, one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Turley of Win throp and children visited at Wm. Baragary's one day last week. Mr. Henry Grant left Wednesday for Waterloo where lie will resume his work on the railroad. Mr. Jas. McEnany was a business visitor in Cedar Rapids one day last week. Miss Delia Ccsgrove departed for her heme at Henry, S. Dakota, af ter a few months' visit with rela tives here last Thursday. Misses Bridget Morney and Agnes Loughren were over Sunday visitors at the former's sister, Mrs. James Keegan, at Ccggon. DELAWARE On account of the terrible heavy rains, causing wash-outs along the railroad tracks east of hetfe, the west-bound trains were delayed sev eral hours. Mrs. Chub Coats and children de parted Wednesday fcr their home in Doland, S. D., after a two weeks' visit with relatives in this vicinity. Miss Anna Meader of Waterloo, spent Saturday with her friend, Mrs. Chaydene. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lundine and two children visited with relatives in Cedar Rapids Saturday ahd Sunday. Mrs. Peter Mortinson and Miss Ann Palson were Manchester visit ors Wednesday. About thirty of the young people of this vicinity gathered at the Peter Larson home Monday evening of last week to help Carl celebrate his 18th birthday. The evening was spent in music, games and dancing. They departed at a late hour wishing Carl many more alippy birthdays. They allt repored at Jolly good time. H. E. Hefner autoed to Strawber ry Point, Wednesday. Mrs. George Guthormson of Du buque, spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Low Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Wejso of Earlville, and Mr. and Mrs Fred Wendt, of near Delhi, were entertained at the C. H. Hiller home Sunday. Peter and Albert Peragon were Manchester bueineiB^ callers Sat urday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry lieddon re turned to their hopie in West Liberty Sunday, after a, week's visit with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Gienapp. Mr. and Mrs, J?ete Wollert spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wol lert near Delhi. Word was received here of the birth of twins, a boy and a girl, to Mr. and Mr*. Jabus Keys at Marcus, Iowa, Sept. 12. Joe Mounts returned to his home in Rantoul, 111., the latter part of last week, after a .two weeks' visit at the Schwartz heme The Misses Vera and Ara Schwartz returned to Illinois with him for a month's visit. Mrs. Olive Chaydean and children went to Manchester Monday evening to visit old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hairy Guthormson left Sunday evening for Rochester, Minn., where Mrs, Guthormson will consult the doctor at the Mayo hos pital. Troy Ralin is taking Mr. Guth ormson's place in th» depot. Miss Agnes Lundine of Oneida, was an oyer Sunday guest of home folks. Mr. and Mrp. Van Anken of Man chester, called on Mrs. Ycung one day last week. Mrs. H. B. Young and daughter, Waunita, returned to their home in Waterlco, Thursday, after a few weeks' visit witlj her parents, Mr. and Mrs Peter Larson and other relatives. Mrs. Olive 'Chaydene and children visited with friends in Greeley W -d nesday. Mrs. A. E. Larson and children spent Saturday and Sunday with their husband and father in Dyers ville. E. P. Coats was a Manchester call er Tuesday. Preaching services were held in after a week's Lvisit with the form er's parents. A baby boy arrived at the C. D. Corell home Wednesday, Sept. 22. Mrs. Mabel Talmage returned Wed nesdav from a week's visit at the Gould home in Earlville. About twenty of the friends and relatives of Mrs. Lars Hokenscn gathered at hp,p..hcme Thursday af ternoon to help her celebrate her 50th birthday anniversary. Mrs. Hpkenson was presented with a sil ver tea set. Luncheon was served, after which they departed, wishing her many more happy birthdays. They all reported a fine time. Mrs. E. G. Adams of Delhi, pass ed through town Thursday enroute to Dubuque Mrs. Oscar Manscn and children, of Greeley, and Mrs. Alvina ICragen brink^and children went to Waterloo Wednesday morning for a short visit Elmer Manson Was a Greeley call er Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A: J. Rusha were Manchester visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hennessey aro the parents of a baby boy, born Wednesday. Will Benda of Central City, spent Sunday with his wife and children. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Grimm and baby, Mrs. Stock and daughters, Mrs. Carl Roloff and Mrs. Fred Roloff and children were entertained at the Will Roloff home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vanter of Earl ville, are the parents cf a boy, born Wednesday, Sept. 22. Fred Voelschow and nephew, John .Voelschew were Oneida visitors Sun day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Will Mawer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mawe cf Manchester, were entertain ed at the Pete Wollert home Sun day. Will Phillip was a Manchester call er Saturday Kirk Allen and Henry Kingsley, of Strawberry Point, visited with the former's brother, John and wife,Wed nesday and Thursday. Pete Malmgrem was a Dyersville caller Saturday. Fritz Wollert visited friends in Greeley cne day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mussehl of Earl- I the Swede church Sunday morning !of Judg° and Mr3. A. D. Long, and and evoning.i I work has been commenced on the Mr. and Mrs. Lew Richter return- excavation for the foundation for a ed to their home in Dubuque Monday modern dwelling. Mr Campton will Mrs. A. S. Hall and son returned Fear, Will Kirchheck,' Mr. and Mrs. to Peoria, 111., Friday, after a two |J. Vante~ Charlie Manson and Mrs. months' visit with her parents, Mr. jLevi Kaster and daughter, Cecile, were.among the Manchester callers and Mrs. Levi Kaster antj family. witii relatives. Mrs. Kragenhrink and ited friends in Gilt Edge Monday. children left Waterloo Thursday for their home in Ashton, S. D. Mrs. Little Mirland Ccats of Delhi, spent® Wednesday and Thursday with his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P.. Coats. Mrs. Harry Utley and daughter,of Manchester, spent Saturday at the J. M. Kingsley home. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mcintosh, Mrs. James Morse, Miss Luela Morse, and Mrs. Lampan of Manchester, called at the Rusha home recently to see Mrs. Young, whom we are glad to say is improving. Manson and children returned Thurs- A- W. Sackett. day evening. I Walter Hilmer visited his mother Earl Wilfong was in Delhi Wed- [and brother in Waterloo Sunday, nesday. —Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gildner are visitors in Waterloo today. —Paul Wagner of Central City, was a guest or friends in Manches ter over Sunday. N —Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wade are the parents of a daughter, born Tuesday, September 29th. —Mr. and Mrs. L. Andrews, of Coggon, were guests of friends in Manchester for a few hours Thurs day, while on their way home Iioiu AVaverly. —Our men readers will be interest ed in Giluner Bros', announcement on another page. Read what they have to say about their line of dressy hats for men. —Harry. Davis, xwho has an excel lent position with the Waterloo & Cedar Falls Railway Company, was an over Sunday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis. —Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis and daughters, Misses Julia and Nellie, are in Waterloo today, attending the Cattle Congress, and visiting with their son and brother, Harry Qavi.s —Mrs. H. Whitney is seriously ill at h|er home, suffering from an attack of pneumonia. Her friends' hope that she njay soon have the bet ter of the disease, and be restored to good health. —Farmers who have hogs to fat ten and are short of corn, will find just what they need at the Manches ter Flour Mills. R^ad what Mr. Hutchinson offers as a solution to the feed problem. —The Sncdgress Clothing com pany offers seasonable wear at at tractive prices, in their adver tisement on another page of this issue. Our men readers should not overlook this advertisement. —Mrs. Sarah Huftalen, who has been county superintendent of the schools of Paige county, for several years, ar-ived in Manchester last week and will make her home with her brother, James Gillisple, west of Manchester. —Setli B. At wood, of Rockford, Il linois,' is in the city, the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. A. Montgomery. Mr. Atwcod and his brother are manufacturers of the Atwood Vacuum Electric Cleaner, and his visit to Manchester is partly on business, in connection with his factory. —A "special meeting of the M. E. Ladies Aid Society will meet Fri day afternoon at 2:30 p. m. in the church parlors. This is the time when officers will be elected fcr the ensuing year and every Method ist lady is requested to be present. —The Eclipse Lumber company of fers a timely suggestion to all con sumers of coal. Effective early in October the railroads are going to boost the price of freight rates, and consequently the price of coal will bo advanced in proportion.- The Company suggests that orders be placed with them at once, and get the benefit of the lew rates. —Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Campton, of Gratiet, Wisconsin, have purchas ed a lot of Mrs. M. F. LeRoy, on East Main street, near the home erect a handseme residence on Main street, and proposes to make hs home there. —Frank Jordiscn cf southwest of Manchester, met with a distressing accident on Monday, when a splin ter of wocd stpuck,diis eye, pene trating the eyeball. About a year iago Mr. Jordison had the misfortune to lose the sight in that eye through a similar accident. While splitting wocd Monday he met with a second accident to the same eye. It is fear ed that .an operation will have to be performed and the eyeball removed. ville, visited at the August Voelscli ew home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. August Voelschon, George and Freda Yeldon, Roy Friday. Mrs. E P. Coats and daughter. Izora, visited in Delhi Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Johan Yeldon vis- Miran Moore-of Wadena, is spend ing a few days with his sisteir, Mrs. STATEMENT OF THE OWNER SHIP, MANAGEMENT, ETC. of The Manchester Democrat publish ed weekly at Manchester, Iowa, re quired by the Act of August 24, 1912. Editors, publishers and owners, E. M. Ca'rr, Hubert Carr, and Fred W. Hermannn, Manchester, Iowa. Iowa. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total an.ount of nds, mortgages or other secur ities: None. E. M. Carr, Hubert Carr, Fred W. Hermann. Sworn to and subscribed before me tills 18 day of Sept., 1915. E. DUTTON, (SEAL) Notary Public. (My commission expires July 4th, 1918.) In a Class by Itself. One or the "largest and most valu able timber trees of the country is the tulip tree, known to lumbermen r.s ysliow poplar. It is related to the magnolias, but is the only tree of its kind in the world. WILL SELL YGU FEED one half oats and one half corn, at prices you can jiot afford to feed shorts cr will sell you clear coni meal at $31 per ton, at the mill. Get rid of those hogs. THE Manchester Flour Mills JOS. HUCBINSON, Prop. FREE Cole's Hot Blast If you are crowded WANT. Stearns & ary society of the United Brethren church will meet with Mrs. A. All man on Tuesday, October 5th, at 2 o'clock. Want Ads. FOR SALE A No. 3 folding pocket kodak, 3 1-4 x4 1-4, as good as new one-third discount from regular price. Inquire of Democrat office, Manchester, .la. Every Day This Week NOTICE. Anyone wishing to sell or buy real estate, see. M. I. B. RICHMOND. FOR SALE. Two good farms near Manchester, one of 80 acres and one of 12C acres. Both of these farms have good sets of buildings and can be bought on easy payments. 23-tf WILLIAM BARR, JR. FOR SALE. A nearly new four ourner gasoline stove, also a dresser. Inquire of STRICKLAND & STRICKLAND. 30-ws. tf. Manchester, Iowa. Brotherhood of American Yeomen, aieets regularly every 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Visiting archers always welcome. .J. Cole's High Oven Range Heats, Cooks, and Bakes with One Fire Cole's High Oven Range Will Heat your home and cook your meals with one fire, sav ing an extra stove. The Hot Blast Draft saves half your fue' bill. You prepare your breakfast with the coal put in the range.the night before. No more cold kitchens in the morning. The great est stove specialty in America. W. D. HOYT, Foreman. CHAS. H. BUNKER. Correspondent. FOR SALE. Not cheap lumber, but very choice Washington Fir lumber, for sale cheap. If you don't buy your lum ber of me, we both lose. Think it over. GE. H. BARR, 30-tf. Manchester, Iowa. KINDLING WOOD FOR SALE. Lay in your supply of kindling wood for the coming winter. A big load, sawed and ready for use at $1.50. Phone No. 2 on 39. C. K. READING, 38 wktf Manchester, Iowa. FOR SALE. A fine 1913 Model Rambler, 40 HP. Can be used as a runabout or commercial car. Will take good driv- MRS. RAY NANDEL Home Baking Specials for each d.iv of the week, as follows: Monday—Steamed brown bread .and baked beans. Tuesday—Cinnamon rolls. Wednesday—Meat loaf. Tursday—Coffee cake. Friday— Raised nutbread and tea rolls. Saturday—Douglinust Cookies salad dressing and white bread always on hand. Cakes and pies baked to order. Please phone your orders one day in .advance. Phone 657 for. room THIS IS THE STOVE YOU If you wish ot economize, this is the Stove you must get. Without doubt the VERY BEST, stove proposition ever offered. A combination of comfort and economy. Cole's products need no introduction. They have been sold" and used in this locality for twenty-two years. One of these wonderful stoves is in operation on the street in front of our Franklin street store. Others are being operated in our Main street store. SEE THEM DURING THIS DEMONSTRATION. Every purchaser of a Cole Range will 'be given free of charge a TWENTY-TWO PIECE Aluminum Kitchen set. And with each Hi oven stove we will give a SIX PIECr2 Aluminum set. We ask you to call and see these stoves, whether a prospec tive buyer or not. McCormick We can sell you nearlv every article necessary to furnish a home, •The Woman's Foreign Mission- ]ns horge on deaJ lwk S. K. MYERS, Piano Man. FOR SALE. Second hand cook stove, in good condition, wiil burn either wood or coal. W. J. LUDLET, is worth a fair price, a poor picture isn't worth' anything at any price. I Never Heve end I Never Will accept money for unsatis factory work CLAUDE WRIGHT "Quality Photographer" First stairway north of Post Office Phone G54 STUDIO OPEN SEPT. 20 Qualify First SPECIAL Saturday, Sept. 25 10 lbs. Cane Granulated Sugar when accompanied by an order.for $2.00 or over of other groceries. Before sending out of town for j'our groceries, bring in your list to us. We guaran tee to save you money on the entire amount. PHONE 579 H. R. MCDONALD STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES and FRUIT 'I •mi: .--V inquire Manchester, Iowa. 901 East Ma,in Street.- A Good Picture i&vvv afStfggji nc# of 1 "y ''n •"*'C.'w'J