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5WSET VOL XXXIX made D. WORK SUCCUMBS TO LINGERING ILLNESS ATJHOME IN THIS CITY. M. R. BURNS DIES FROM INJURIES Connelly Lcsts Life ty Accidental Discharge of Shot Gun.

A. D. WORK. As we go to this afternoon, The Democrat learns of the death, of Mr. D.

Work, a well-known resident and former buaines man of this cRy. Mr. Work haa been critically ill for many At this writing ihe funeral arrangements have as yet not been definitely decided upon. MICHAEL R. BURNS.

'Michaei K. uurns, son of Mrs. Mary Burns of this city, passed away In a hospital at Faribauit, Minnesota, on Saturday, tebruary 16, 1U13, his oeath Deisig caused by injuries he sustaine' while accompanying a cai load of imported horses irom the HoiDert stables to Canada. While the freight train was making a stop at Medford, Minnesoota, Mr. -Burns left the caooose to look after the horses in his charge.

After attending to the animals he boaraea the caboose before the started. The supposition is that he stood on the platform when the train started, and that he lost his balance and fell to the ground between the cars. The Injured man was hurried to the hospital at Faribault, where surgeons dressed his wounds. It is thought that he sustained internal injuries, in addition to other severe injuries to his limbs and head. Mr.

Burns was born in Clayton county, near Littleport, July 12, 187C. Nearly all of his life was spent in Ctay-ton county and in the vicinity of Greeley, 'where the family resided for some sixteen years prior to coming to Manchester. He was in the employ of the Greeley Horse Importing company for many years, and was one of Mr. Holbert's most reliable and trustworthy young men. Dr.

T. J. Burns, upon receipt of the sad bault, intelligence, went to and Greeleey. brought the remains to Funeral services were held from the Catholic church at Ureeley on Monday forenoon, and interment in the cemetery near that city. Mr.

Burns is survived by liis mother, Mrs. Mary Burns two sisters Mrs. John Beohm of Greeley and Mrs Roy Atkinson, of Manchester and three T. J. Burns and James Burns, of this city, and John Burns at Hopkinton.

of the family in this city cztend' to them -heartfelt sympathy 4n this hour of deep affliction. THOMAS CONNELLY. Thpmas Connelly, well known In the northern part of Delaware county, came to a tragic death on the farm of his qister, Mrs. J. D.

Funk, one mile south of Edgewood on Monday morning, February 17, 1013, through the accidental discharge of a single barrel shot gun. It appears that Mr. Connelly went into the barnyard to kill a chicken. On his way from the house to the barn he stepped inside a small wellhouse. Members of the Funk family heard the report of the gun, and upon investigation found the man lying oh the floor, dead.

The charge of shot had entered the left side of the man'B head, death resulting instantaneously. Coroner Douglass of Earlville was called to the scene of the tragedy. After a thorough investigation, Coroner Douglass and the mail's immediate relatives became convinced that he came to his death through the accidental discharge of the shotgun and no inquest was held. Mr. Connelly had been spending the greater part of the winter with his aged mother and a brother at Elkport but came to the home of his sister, Mrs.

Funk, on Sunday. He had been enjoying the best of health, and was in good spirits. Mr. Connelly was about 45 years of age, and was a painter by trade. He is survived by three daughter, who resides at Galesburg, Illinois, olle "son at Elkport, and a in Montana.

He also leaves to mourn his tragic death, his aged mother, Mrs. Michael Connelly of Elkport and four sisters and two Patrick Phalen of Elkport, Mrs. R. Haynes of Cedar Rapids, Mrs Mary Branner of Denver, Colorado and Patrick and Peter Connelly of Elkport, Mb wife having died some years ago. Mr.

Connelly was a of W. S. Logan of this city. TIMQTHY 8ULLIVAN. After an illness of several weeks' duration, Timothy Sullivan, a well known former resident of Delaware county, passed away in St.

Joseph's hospital at Sioux City on Thursday Mr. Sullivan was bom at Cascad0 Iowa, April 17, 1854, and most of his life was spent on a farm, devoting much of his time to stock shipping, About seven year ago, Mr. Sullivan, with his family, moved to Sioux City, where he engaged in the commission trade at the stock yards, and at the time of his death was a salesman for one of the Sioux City commission houses. His marriage with Miss Ella Hennessey occurred at Castle Grove, twenty-seven years ago. After their marriage Mr.

and Mrs. Sullivan removed to Akron, Iowa, where was engaged In live stock shipping for seventeen years. services were conducted at St. John's Catholic church in City Saturday morning, following which the remains were brought to the home of his nephew, Dan Sullivan east of Ryan. Brief services were held at the gmve in the Catle Grove cemetery Monday forenoon.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, who is a sister of Sheriff M. P. Hennessey and Mr. D. F.

Hennessey of this city and one daughter, Mrs. Kate Muth, of Akron, Mr. Sullivan was a man held In high regard by his business associates, and to whom his death is a source of profound sorrow. The Democrat, in common with his many friends in Delaware county, extends to the bereaved family sin-cerest sympathy. Madge Smith and Ruby Long and Mrs.

Wade Long were buque visitors Tuesday. PIONEER BUSINESS NAN ANSWERS SUMMONS rTH Hill Far Gounod Miss Kerr. the Cross of Enteredat i'obt Urnci at The customs of civilized communities and. ihe courtesy and regard for the feelings of other3 are usually sufficient to guard the private affairs the people In general. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The usual services will be held on next Sunday. The sermon topic for the morning service will be "The Minimum of In thfe evening the pastor will speak on "Witnessing tor the The choir and organist of the church have prepared the following musical program for the morning and evening services: Morning. Overture Faulkes from I Guilinaiit Soprano is a Green MANflHISTKU. Iowa, AS Second-Cla'P MATTSH. I OF PETER MURRAY.

Murray, who lived on a large farm by himself and brother John, o. mile east of Ryan, died at Mercyy -U, Cedar Rapids, on last Friday ding at 9 o'clock. Mr. Murray was accidently hurt In November while "working on a new house, which they intended to move into this spring, and retire from laborious work. Dr.

Donnelly and Dr. Donovan of Iowa City at first seemed to be quite encouraged as to his condition and later advised the family to bring him to Mercy hospital, Cedar Baplds, where he would have expert nurses to take care bf him. He died as above stated. At his bed-side were the good Sisters of Mercy, his aged mother, his brother, John and his three sisters, Fannie, Mary and Mrs. Fraulein of Cedar Rapids also Mrs.

John Sheppard, a personal friend and neighbor of the family. The of this young man were brought from Cedar Rapids to his home Saturday. Ou Monday the funeral was held from the home, thence to the Catholic church here in Ryan, where Requiam Hi'h Mass was celebrated by Father Malloy. assisted by Father O'Donnell of Monti and Father McGee ef the monastery, a cousin of the deceased. The pall bearers were Messrs.

O'Brien, Dolphin, Driseol, Ryan and Mulligan. Interment took place in the Ryan cemetery south of town. XX. A QUESTIONABLE PRACTICE. Some newspapers follow the practice of going to the court house and procuring for publication the contents of wills offered for probate saon following the reading of the same by relatives of persons recently deceased Whatever the desire or policy of a newspaper man may be.

in striving to get news of an unusual or sensational this should be discouraged While public recorfls are pualic property the right to proclaim' in public print an instrument the will of any person before it is so found to be by the court may wetl be questioned. Christ I Bach Evening, Soprano Savior, Hear Me," Buck Hall Rogers Miss Kerr. Great Day of thi iord is N6ar" Martin NO ORDERS FOR LOCAL SOLDIERS Members of Co. Iowa National Guard, of this city, have taken keen interest In the serious disturbances on. the Mexican border.

If associated press reports are to be believed, the situation is growing more serious each day. It is reported that no American soldiers will be sent across the border, unless It becomes absolutely necessary. If it should become necessary to send soldiers into Mexi can territory to protect American Interests, it is quite probable that the 53d regiment will be among the first to be called into service. Up to -the present writing Capt. H.

G. utley of the local company, has rejelved no official notice to have the malltiamen In readiness for immediate departure. W. E. MITTLESADT HONORED W.

E. Mlttlestadt, buttermaker for the Manchester Co-operative Creamery company, and who has been the treasurer of the State Buttermaker's association during the past year, was last week re-elected to the same office. The buttermakers of Iowa held the annual meeting In Cedar Rapids last week, the meeting being largely attended. The officers elected at las1 week's convention are as followB President, C. N.

Hart, of Plymouth vice president, L. P. Anderson, of Algona secretary, J. J. Brumier, of Strawberry Point treasurer, W.

Mlttlestadt, of Manchester. REMOVE TO RYAN. On Tuesday, February 11, the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Cusker, who are soon to leave Hhe Barryvllle community to take up their residence at tendered them a farewell reception.

More than fifty friends, with well filled baskets, enjoyed the hospitality of the McCnsker home. They left with Mr. and of the pleasant evening, a beautiful dining table. Mr. and Mrs.

McCusker desire to express their appreciation for this kind remembrance. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. The po8toffice will be closed on Saturday. Patrons of the city will be able to secure their mail by calling at the carrier windows before ten oclock. The rural carriers will not make their routes on Saturday.

All the banks of the city will be closed on that date. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The morning theme will be "The Transformed church." Evening services as usual. The Ladies' society holds Its next ''At Home" meeting at the home of Mrs. W.

W. Ford on Wednesday, February 26. METHODIST CHURCH. The sermon subject for the morning service next Sunday will be "The Bow of Promise." In the evening a "Washington" will be conducted. 1 ROBINS PUT IN APPEARANCE.

City Carrier W. F. of this city claims the distinction of having seen the first robin, which has dared to put in an appearance -this year. Mr. Kewney saw the birds near his home in the east part of the city this morning.

and Mrs. Joe Lesser of this city are the parents of a son, born recently. O'Brien of Independence was a guest of friends in this city on Sunday. MISS ETNA BARR WINS FIRST HONORS WILL REPRESENT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL IN DISTRICT CONTEST AT ACKLEY. SOCIAL HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK Miss Kerr, of Dubuque, to Sing at First Congregational Church Sunday.

The final declamatory contest of the local school held in tW spacious assembly room of the new High school building ou Friday was largely attended. Miss Etna Barr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wm. arr of this city, was awanBed the honor oi representing the local High scuooi in the district contest at Ackley on Friday night of this week, Miss Josephine Hutchinson and Mr. Archie L.ouiere were given first and second honors In the humorous class In the final, contest on Friday.

-Hiss Graff oi tipper Iowa University. Fayette selves gregational church of Dubuque will church on Sunday. February 23. Miss. The anniversary meeting of Senior Scouts was held Monday even I uig in the par.ors of the Methodist! the evening.

The earlier hours were spent in games and social versions, after which a banquet was given. Fol- lowlng this'a program of toasts was heard which was contributed to by several of the scouts and the three ministers in attendance. Revs. Moore, U1WU11 DUCCt The parlors Friday evening. Mrs, Miss urowu of Oelwein, and Mr.

treasurer of the local department ber of the Waterloo West Side High After the approval by the council, school w.ere the judges of the contest.) 'be chief and assistants will be inMiss Hatsweil instructor in the High I stalled at the regular April. meeting, school, has demonstrated her ability I During the year the local department in training High school students in I responded to eleven calls. The work, the art of public speaking. Each Chief F. B.

Blair and his men the contestants in the several con-1 reflects great credit upon the performed their part in a man-1 teer fire department. In nearly every ner which reflects great credit upon! instance fires were extinguished betheir instructor, as well as them-1 he displayed marked ability In -liss Blanche V. Kerr, soloist management of the department, member of the choir of tho First sing at both morning and evening services at the local Congregatlona 'lng of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Carr, werel hostesses to a company of sixty-three of their young friends at a pretty I FEATURED pretty Valentine party at their on Union street on Friday evening were Rural Carrier Albert Lusk was agreeably surprised by the city and of Mrs.

Luke Scanlon, west of theI The I- nday Afternoon club I with Mrs John Fardy last -tveek and Mrs. W. R. Lock entertained it com pany of friends at her home on Frauklin street on Friday evening. D.

Holbrook was a business visitor In Waterloo Monday. W. S. of Hopkinton was In Manchester on business last Saturday. -S.

B. Shilling of Chicago was a visitor in Manchester a short time last week. S. P. Carter of Hopkinton was a business visitor in Manchester Wednesday.

Luclle Rallsback of Clinton was a guest of her sister, Mrs. P. H. Strickland, a part of last week. Charles Graham of Epworth was a guest of her daughter, Mrs.

W. S. Logan, a few days the past week. -Mrs. P.

Kelley, who was called here by the death of Timothy Sullivan, left for her home at Fonda, Iowa, Wednesday morning. Jones and Glen Strickland, students at the Cedar Rapids Business college, spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in this city. -Frank L. Clark, who lives a short distance south of Manchester, returned Wednesday afternoon from a pleas ant visitAvith relatives and friends In Minneapolis. and John Barr shiDped two car loads of cattle and one of hogs to the Chicago market yesterday afternoon.

The stock was all their own raising. Matthews of Danbury, Texas, has been the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Matthews sr.

Mrs. Matthews has been visiting iii Manchester for several weeks. S. Bandy of Dundee and Miss Emma Walker of Prairieburg were united in marriage at the SELLS LOCAL THEATRE. A.

T. Prescott, who has conducted the popular motion picture theater oa Franklin street -during the year, has sold his equipment tJ Cihula of Cedar Rapids, the deal being made on Thursday morning. Mr. Prescott will gn'o possession on Monday, February 24. Cbaries Cihula, one of the brothers who will assist in' the management of the theater in the future, spent a greater part of the summer in being employeu on the new High school bulging.

The young men come highly recommended and will no doubt be accorded the same liberal patronage which Mr. Prescott has enjoyed since taking possession of the local amusement place. Mr. Prescott has spared no efforts and expense In giving the people of this vicinity the best in the motion picture line. By supplying clean and wholesome entertainment he has built up a substantial business in this city.

He has a number of flattering propositions open to htm, but has not definitely decided upon a location. FIREMEN RECOMMEND OFFICERS At the annual meeting of the Manchester Fire department held Tuesday evening, the following memoers were selected as officers: Chief, Fred Dewey first assistant, E. W. Williams second aslstant, Burton Clark. W.

W. Matthews was re-elected secretary making much headway. During the year that Mr. Blair I was at the head! of the local depart- Mr Blalr Kerr possesses a pleasing soprano! MAY FORM SHIPPING voice, and Manchester lovers of sic will be pleased to hear this tal- -Every farmer, and grain lonted young woman. At the morning (Producer of this local ly service she will sing "There is a meeting in the court room Green Hill Far Awav" bv Gounod it lthis and founi impossible to ac office of chief jjjs occupw a wlth 1,18 cn0 city arm in the ft 2:00, to their Hear Me bv Dudlev Buck I 0P'nion I Ensign and Hudson.

per stock raiser attend this meeting on Saturday, and express his Helen and Virginia Carr, daughters opiujou on this Washington inir was spent by the local postoffice ist Episcopal church of Diiukerton, force la guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Keagy, The Epworth League of the Epworth League of Sand odlst Episcopal church of this city Creek will hold a.basket_social at will hold a basket social at the home city, on Wednesday evening, Febru- -Charies Hruby who is connected ary 26.

Conveyances will leave the with the bureau of fisheries ashchurol, at 8:00 and 8:30 in the'even- Has been the guest. of rela- Tea- I who has been critically ill with pneumonia. Mrs. A. M.

Cloud entertained a and Mrs. George Miller, who company of ladles-at a six o'clock! recently came here from Oregon dinner at her home on East Main jiave rented rooms in. the Brown buildstreet on Thursday. ing, over the Lyric theatre, and have gone to housekeeping. Mr.

Miller has Miss Florence Mliner and MissIaccepted a position In the offices of Maida Allyn were hostesses at a Vai- the Dairy City Creamery company entine party at the Milner home ofc-the Manchester Co-operative Creamery are reminded to call for their pay H. C. Seeds was hostess to checks at the bank on Friday oif this a company of ladies at a luncheon at week. This change Is made because her home on North Franklin street of the legal holiday on Monday. Presbyterian manse this These young people will go to house- buque district, vHll'conduct the serkeeping on farm near Dundee.

vices. tjme he- qmippiiur ASSOCIA- Saturday afternoon, on the question and adv is- ability of organizing a Co-operative I Shippers' association. F. H. Munsou Grant Brayton, two of Delaware OWners, church.

Over forty of the ydung posel organization with many of the pie participated in the festivities of progressive farmers and land have been discussing the pro- leadi farmers and business men in most of whom are with the project, The al business cf this organ- wlR be to Iook afler the Munson inter- Qf of llve 8t0ck and and Brayton to have every ship- project. PIS IN THIS PAPER We wish to call the attention of beautifully decorated readers to the stories, with Valentine decorations. Dainty articles and future stones huh aprefreshments were served during the) Peal" from week to week in. our a evening. The company of little folks Prints.

These articles are liighlj infeel under obligations to their hostess-1 teres ting and re ig. ok for nn of real nleasure. I Of especial interest this week will bo the illustrated feature article on The Washington National Monument," commemoratta the birth of GeQrge rural carriers and clerks of the lo-1 cal postoffice force on Friday evening. The occasion was in honor ofl Josephine Thorpe returned his birthday. An oyster supper was! to her school duties at the Cedar Rap indulged In, following which brief ids Business college on mornspeeches were made by a number ofjing.

the guests. A highly enjoyable even-l R. C. Keagy of the Method- tiou. The practice of plowing up the I tives in Manchester for several dais.

I Edwin Cobb returned to Marshalltown on Monday afternoon ajter her the meeting was a very enjoyable one. Valentine refreshments served Auditor and Mrs. Charles This week the Club will meet with Mrs. Frank Hall, and the program hilve been spending anxious hours at will include the Washington Birthday ls the home of Kennon Friday even- having spent a few days with parents, Mr. and Mrs.

A. D. Rizer who llve west of this Uje be(lslae of their lilttle city. daughter all the banks of the city will be closed. Extensive Improvements are be- fng planned by the office rs of the loop1 Methodist church.

According to the plans new modern pews are to be Installed In place of the old style chairs. hard wood floor is also an improvement contemplate d. Postmaster August E. Muehe of Dyers ville speait Sunday In Manchester, and while here interviewed Assistant Postmaster F. B.

Dunham. We understand that the chief topic of the conversation was their prospect of holding theij- jobs after March 4th. McCusker sustained painful Injuries to his head avid spine. In a fall from a load of straw. Mr.

McCusker started to unload a load of straw at one of tBie on the fair grounds the first of tt.e week. He lost his balance and fell to the frozen ground, alighting en hki head. tunately no bones were broken. Manchester friends will be in learning that Clarence of Dr. and Sirs.

H. Dittmer of this city, has accepted an excellent position on 'the State Journal, a daily publication! at Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Dittmer Is at Oberlin, Ohio, today, vfsiting with his sister. Miss Margaret Dittmer, who attends the college at that place.

George W. Self, wife of Rev. Mr. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of passed away at her hatue in Epworth" Monday morning. Mrs.

Self had-been in poor health for some tittle. She had just recently returned fronp the Methodist hospital at Dee Moines, and was apparently regaining her health. She is survived by her husband and three daughters and one son. Funeral will be conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church at Epworth on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Dr.

A. M. Billingsley, district superintendent of the Du- MANCHESTER, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1913 OFFICERS IN ANNUAL MEETING MUCH INTEREST MANIFESTED IN DISCUSSIONS OF ROAD PROBLEMS. AMES MAN GIVES VALUABLE ADVICE Capt. J.

F. Merry, Judge Blair, and Other Well-known Men of County Take Part in Deliberations. The annual meeting of township clerus, trustees and road superintendents was held in the county building ou Saturday, FeDruary 15, 1913, and was largely attended by townsh.p officials and citizens oi the county. Among the township trustees in attendance at the meeting Saturday were the following: Clem X. Fangman, Geo.

Scherbring H. V. Lechtenberg, T. A. fc'oote, Wm.

Cocking, Peter JLarson, John i-. Rose, G. H. Keggentin. Roy Dightou, J.

D. Smith, A. O. Billings, W. P.

While, li. J. Walderbach, H. F. Dutton, Jas.

S. Reeder, J. R. Kennedy, F. h.

Durey, W. F. Barry, M. J. Fiizpatrick, 1.

C. -Miller, Jas. J. Bruuken, Jos. Rubner, H.

J. T. W. DeLanceyt R. J.

Duff'ey, E. J. Kruempel, Jenk Evans, E. M.llucKer, F. D.

Claus, F. G. Lairabee, Geo. M. Dittmer, W.

H. Scaulon, Dan King, P. F. McElliott, A. E.

Clark. The'following township clerks were in Deppe, W. R. Reeve, A. R.

Metcalf, Wm. Hammond, LessLyuess, H. F. McBride, Geo. H.

Dunham, A. J. Eaton, E. B. Allyn.

Among the road superintendents in attendance upon the Saturday session were W. A. Funk, W. F. Miller, John S.

Jaeger, W. F. Croskey, J. 1. Sheppard, Jas.

Lyness, Jas. Rogers, F. W. Clute, Geo. E.

Push. N. M. Rowley. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor F.

A. Mead, and organized by electing F. A. Grimes as chairman and W. R.

Reeve, secretary. The first topic for discussion was Dragging." Ex-supervisor L. Durey of Prairie townsnip opened the subject and was followed in a thorough discussion by Messrs. T. A.

Foote, Dittmer, Sabin, Cruise, Cocking, Heisermau, Miller and Fitzpatrick. Following this discussion adjournment for the dinner hour was taken The afternoon session was opened at 1:30 by brief remarks by Mr. Funk on the road dragging problem. Capt. J.

F. Merry opened the discussion ou "Good Roads and How to Build them." Mr. Merry's address was fuU of good suggestions, and was given the closest attention. Judge A. S.

Blair spoke at some length on the road laws of different New York and Michigan in particular. Both Capt. Merry and Judge Blalr have taken much interest In the road'problems. Having given the subject much thought and careful Investigation, both were able to speak on this important question from personal observation and investigation. Prof.

John S. Dodd, a young man from the Ames Extension department, spoke at some length on- the various phases of highway construction. State supervision and experienced road builders are two of the most important features to be considered in the construction of permanent highways, said Prof. Dodd. He offered many helpful suggestions along road construc- sod aldng the road side and then a scraper and pile this sod in the middle of the road, expecting a long-suffering public to travel it down smoothly, was severely criticized.

Prof. Dodd suggested that, there is no way of disposing of the sod except putting it in the center of the road, that a disc be attached to the road grader. By the time the sod reaches the turnpike it would be in such shape as' to readily travel down to a solid road bed. Road superintendents should use material nearest at hand said Prof. Dodd.

Another important part in the building of public high wa Is proper grading and drainage. Proper grades and surveys are as essential in highway construction at in the building of railroads, is the opinion of tho Ames expert. Many helpful suggestions were brought out in the discussion of the road problems. EVANGELISTIC PARTY IN HONOLULU. In a letter to his relatives in Iowa, Cordia Keeler, a member of the International Malje oth er members of which are Paul J.

Gilbert, P. H. Metcalf and Edward W. of the varied experiences of the party. The International Male quartette is accompanying Evangelist Fred B.

Smith in a world tour, in the interests of the Men and Religion Forward movement. In his letter Mr. Keeler says: "We are "continually running into showers and the rainbows are perfectly marvelous, extending from the skylin'e almost to the ship's rail. About 5 o'clock we gathered on deck to watch the sunset. It was so beautiful that Fred Smith insisted ort the quartet singing 'Sunset'.

'Twns but a moment most of the passengers came crowding forward. It certainly was an auspicious time and place to it. Then all sang: 'Day is Dying in the and On the 22nd day of January Bishop Harris was awakened by a Jap who said: 'Young man he die last night you help throw him overboard at Sure enough at 9:30 everbody had gathered on the stern deck. The body was on a long plank, sewed in burlap and weighted The American flag was used to -cover the body. The ship's surgeon and four of the crew, two on either side, were in charge.

Our quartet sang: 'The Beautiful A Japanese minister prayed for the parents and friends qf the dead in Japanese: the bishop read from the Japanese bible, missionaries and Japs sang a Japanese hymn. When the bishop read from the prayer book, 'We now commit this body to the the plank was raised and the body slid into the ocean. As he was a Christian Jap, the service had its effect on the crew and passengers. The ship, which had been 'drifting during the ceremony, started again." J. H.

Duffy of Ryan was a Manchester visitor Saturday. Clara Welterlen was a visitor in Dubuque Wednesday. J. Schwager and her five year old daughter been seriously ill for some time. and Mrs.

Maurice Maroney of Earlville are the parents of a daughter, born Sunday, February 16. Democrat. CITY COUNCIL. Tho city council met in regular ses-! sion in Clerk T. Wilson's office ou! Monday evening, February 17.

Mayor A. D. Long and Councllmeu Cleveland, Peterson, Goen, and Hennessey were present. The usual number of bills for labor, material and salaries were prsented to (he council for action. City Treasurer C.

J. Seed's report of cash on hand in the various funds, was approved. Ordinance No. 222. which appears in another column of-The Democrat, caine up for final reading and adoption.

After allowing the following bills, adjournment was taken to Monday night, March 3d: Manchester Light, Heat Power lights $173 82 Geo. Everett, labor 4 00 H. C. Smith, supplies 27 50 Matt Parrott Sons, election sup 53, D. H.

Malvin, labor 1 00 Homer Abbott, labor 4 1 Thorpe rubber 00 Homer Abbott, labor. 3 50 H. W. Cross, labor. 3 50 D.

H. Malvin, labor 4 15 Calvin Yoran, Insurance 11 20 D. M. Conklin, labor 1 00 B. C.

Goodrich, 6 50 Wm. Jewell, curb and gutter 98 00 S. H. Morgan, salary 25 00 T. T.

Oliver, salary 50 00 Geo. Everett, labor 2 GO T. Wilson, salary 30 00 Rescue Hook Ladder service B. W. Grems, T.

T. Oliver, B. W. Grems, M. L.

H. P. supplies E. A. McGee, salary V.

L. Collard, salary lrvin Wilson, team board T. Wilson, salary D. F. Grove supplies Tirrill Pierce, E.

E. Kephart, SAFETY IN- DEVICES BEING STALLED. The safety appliances, which the Illinois Central has promis'ed to install at the Third street crossing on the West Side, are being placed in position this week. The gates are of the latest model and when' once installed will prevent the public from walking or driving upon the company's tracks while trains are in motion in the yards. During the last ten years many serious accidents have taken place at this crossing.

The city council has made repeated efforts to have the company Install safety devices at this dungerous crossing. and Mrs. Jacob Leippe returned from Dubuque Thursday morning, having taken the remains of their baby to thS.t city for interment. FOR CHARITY'S SAKE. In this age of benevolent action the philanthropist finds many avenues through which his kindness may -be made effective.

The ladies of the City Clfarity Circle deem It a privilege to engage in the praise-worthy enterprise of looking into the welfare of the tow poor. Their Master prescribed for both soul and body His mission seemed peculiarly to the poor, and among that class the City Charity Circle labors. Tile manager of the Lyric Theater has kindly consented to.put on a play next Friday evening, February 21st, under the auspcies of the City Charity Circle for -the purpose of replenishing their funds, and will the very best he has for the cause, the proceeds to be used to help the poor and needy of the city, and in no hands are funds for the relief of the poor so appropriately and beneficially expended as bjc the ladies of this society, who control them. Charity should begin at home, so we hope all will attend this entertainment, and do not forget the date, Friday of this week, February 21st. LIDA ELDER.

Press Correspondent. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. John Proven to Isabelle S. Lots 629 630, in citjt of Manchester, Iowa Clara A. Whipple and E.

J. Whipple and wife to Thos. Carson. Lots 11 and 12, block 8, town of Hopkinton John W. Wright and wife to John C.

Heath. The 1-2 of the west 130 feet of lot 16, of lowa Land Company's addition to Manchester Wm. Ormsby aud wife to Gerd J. Bohlken. All of lots 7a and 75 in west 1-2 of lot 74, less 4 feet, all in Sherwood Cummings addition to Sand Springs Laura B.

Fuller to Myrtle A. Barnes. North 1-3 of the east 1-2 of lot 4, Delhi, Geo. Blackburn jr. and wife to Harry N.

Strain. West 1-2 of lot 96, in Henry Acres' addition to Geo. Blackburn jr. and wife to Ralph D. Crall.

East 1-2 of lot 96, in Acres' addition- to Manchester, Iowa Gus Barnd and Frank Barnd, trustees, to Anna and Joseph Harps. Lots 719 and 720, Manchester, Iowa Delhi Lodge, No. 46, I. O. O.

to L. 11. Barnes. West 22 1-2 feet of lot 12, block 4, town of Delhi, IowarT Timothy Sullivan to Margaret McGinn. The undivided 3-8 interest in the east 14 acres of the sw 1-4 of the nw 1-4, see 3, twp 87 Margaret Holthous et al toGeorge Vontolge.

The undivided two-thirds interest in land in sectiota 20, twp 90, north, range west of 5th P. John F. Bockenstedt and wf to John H. Lammers. 1-2 of the nw 1-4 of sec 17, twp S9, range 6, west of 5th P.

M. R. M. Merriam and wife to Chas. E.

Falconer. The east 1-4 of the se 1-4 of sw 1-4 and 1-2 of the west 1-2 of the sw 1-4 of the sw 1-4 of section 17, twp 87, range 6, west of 5th P. less railroad right-of-way and excepting strip of land 2 rods wide along the en-tire north boundary E. E. McCloud and wife et al to Carl Helden.

Parcel of round in section 31, twp 8S A. F. Bort to F. A. and C.

C. Bort. West 1-2 of sw 1-4 of sec 21, twp 87, north range west of 5th P. C. C.

Bort to Anna Bort. 1-2 of sw 1-4 of sec 21, twp S7, range 3, containing SO acres more or 2750 100 200 125 200 000 6000 W. H. Clute and wife to Henry Wulfekuhle. The nw 1-4 of sec 1, In township 89, range 4, west of 5th P.

M. 20,000 surroundings. THE LOCAL NEWS OF THE WEEK MANCHESTER PEOPLE ARE DOING AT HOME AND ABROAD. REVIEW AND FORECAST OF EVENTS Items of a Personal and General Picked up About Town- George Ford was a visitor in Dubuque on Friday. John Neft of Dubuque spent Friday in Manchester.

M. Carr is attending court at Independence this week. Maud Keiser is a guest of friends in Dubuque today. Houston of Coggon was In the city Saturday on business. J.

Culligan of Colesburg was a Manchester visitor on Saturday. Frank B. Assnius was guest of -friends in Dubuque Saturday. A. D.

Holbrook Is visiting 52 00 with relatives and friends in Dyers 10 45 ville. 50 A. D. Brown and her daugh90 37 ter, Mrs. Edwin Cobb, spent Friday 5 60 in Dubuque.

40 00 W. II. Norris was a 75 00 business visitor in JDes Moines the 20 00 first of the week. 35 00 Sue Rich, teacher in the 2 4a Manchester schools, was a visitor In 37 50 Dubuque Saturday. 1 50 and Mrs.

H. D. Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fiveash were visitors in Dubuque Friday.

A. Peterson went to Osage on turday for a visit with his son, Peterson, and family. Ben Falconer, Ed Condon were visitoiirm Qfltffe- Thursday. aplrgery Hoyt was in Chicago a part of last week, purchasing her stock of spring millinery. M.

H. Williston went to Waterloo Saturday afternoon for an over Sunday visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. T. Alford.

Mary Sloan of Adel, Iowa, returned toher home Thursday morning, after a pleasant visit at the home of her nephew, Dr. B. H. Byers. Williams, who was formerly in the barber business in this city, is about to open a tonsorial parlor in Edgewood, having purchased a chair and other fixtures from Orin Greenwood.

Mrs. W. B. Coltman and children of Independence came Friday afternoon for a visit with relatives. They left for their home on Tuesday afternoon.

Mike Barr, who recently sold his farm near the Barryvllle creamery, will soon take possesion of the John and Robert Barr farm.in Prairie township. and Mrs. H. F. Whitney, who have been spending the past few weeks in.

various jioirits in Florida and other southern states, are expected home early in March. Alice Lawrence, who has been a guest of her grandparents. Mr. miil Mrs. S.

A. Steadnian, during the week, returned to her home at Waverly Friday afternoon. C. Marks of Lake Forrest, Illinois, arrived in the city Friday afternoon for a visit with her relatives. While here, Mrs.

Marks was the guest of her niece, Mrs. H. T. Smith. -Joe Halbur and family, who have been occupying the Howard C'lemans farm near this city, have removed to the H.

Sabin farm north of Manchester. F. H. Munson is the owner of this excellent farm. W.

H. Ward of Ryan went to Chicago Friday morning to purchase furniture and fixtures with to equip for a motion picture theater the basement of his building, occupied by tho Snodgress Clothing company. -Mr. and Mrs. D.

F. Grove arrivhome on Monday from Chicago, where they had been on a purchasing trip. Their store will carry this spring one of the largest lines of tho latest creations in millinery. Heisermau and his family, who have resided south of this city for some time, will leave this county this -spring, up their residence in the state of Minnesota. Mr.

Heiserman has purchased a farm in Southern Minnesota. D. Wagner returned last week from a several weeks' trip throughout the west. He spent some time with his daughteer in California. Up on his return he came by way of steamer down the Pacific coast, and one of the southern routes back to Iowa.

H. Williston left Thursday afteruoon for Waterloo, where he visited his daugher, Mrs. E. T. Alford.

From Waterloo Mr. Williston wil1 go to the state of Washington, where he owns extensive property interests-. He expects to remain in the northeast until next fall. Manchester friends of Mr. and Mrs.

P. E. Thomas will regret the removal from this city to Cedar Rapids of this estimable family. Mr. Thomas sold his residence property in this city and will take up his residence in the Parlor City.

Mr. Thomas is a traveling salesman, and makes Cedar Rapids his headquarters The Misses Julia and Nellie Davis and Miss Eva VauAnda returned from Ryan Saturday morning, after enjoying a pleasant visit with the formers' sister, Mrs. Brayton. Mrs Brayton accompanied them home on Saturday morning for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. J. Davis. Wm. Schwager, who has been critically ill with blood poisoning, is recovering rapidly, a fact her manv friends will bo to learn.

It appears that Mrs. Schwager sustained a slight wound to her right hand some days ago. Blood poisoning developed from the slight injury, causiug much pain. Henry Bently and family and Michael Flannery and family, of near Ryan, shipped their household goods and farm implements to Westport Minnesota, on Saturday of last week. Mr.

Bentley and Mr. Flannery have been engaged in farming near Ryan for many years. They have pur liased quarter sections in the vicinity of Westport. Land in that locality can be purchased for thirty-five -to forty dollars per The farms of Messrs. Bently and Flannery are situated near the town of Westport, a thriving little city.

Delaware county friends of these two well-known families keenly regret their departure from this locality, but wish for them, nevertheless, success in their One "Don't Publish." Total Assets LIABILITIES Amount of Capital 8tock, Amount of Deposits Banks Postal Savings Deposits, Total Deposits 'I MANCHESTER MARKCTS. Butter Eggs Potatoes Cora Tame Hay, loose Tame Hay, Wild Hay, Wild Hay, Straw, baled Straw, Ioobb No. 1, No. 2, NO. Hennessey of DnbUQnc left for his home Wednesday aofcjtyrcr having been here to attend the ftiaec a' of his brother-in-law, Timotlijr 8fl livan.

-iiX Timothy Sullivan, companied the remains of her hW band to Ryan earlier in the week left for her home in Sioux City oil Wednesday morning. lea son and Mr. who came here to etteaiK the funeral of the late Timothy flutg livan, left for their home morning. Mr. Spear was Mr.

Sullivan In the commti business for years. II it 10 6 0M Spring Spring No. 1, Winter No. 2, Winter fi! ii li Spring Chicks Turkeys Hens Geese Ducka Old Roosters Veal Calves 'jl'Jj Hogs. '7 MARRIAGE Ross Ham, age 19, and bel Cole, age 17.

Chas. Smith, age 28, Chambers, age 18. Bank, oigunized under the lawg-'of located at Colesburgr, lowa, Delaware, At the close of business the 5th day of February. 1913, the Auditor of State. l9 STATEMENT of the condition of The Farmers SaMliEtj ASSETS Amount of bills, bonds and other evidence of debt discounted or purchased actually owned by this bank -44S Gold in vault 1,750 00 Silver in vault 733 45 Legal tender national bank notes and subsidiary coin 2,879 00 Drafts, Chucks and other Cash items not dishonored, 830 35 Total Gold, Silver, Legal Tender, Drafts and Checks, carried out Wit Amount subject to be drawn at sltrlit on deposit with solvent banks, M.III Overdrafts Expense account in excess of profits Value of Real Estate.

Value of Personal Property, rl ittanW Subject to Check. Amount of Demand Deposits, 12,431 15 Amount of Time Deposits 54,163 Amount Savings Deposits Amount Deposited by UMU Bills Payable, Itedlscounts Due Clearing House Surplus Fund, Other Profits after Deducting Expenses Total Liabilities. ltti217 STATE OF IOWA. Delaware We, M. W.

Lovett, President. D. Peck, Cashier, of bank above nsnnil do solemnly swear that the foreffolaftji statement is full, true and correct, the best of knowledge and that the assets therein set bona fide the property of said Its corporate capacity, and that of the same has been loaned or advue ed to said bank for the purpose of be ing exhibited as a portion, of Us assets. M. W.

LOVETT. President. -v P. D. Peck.

Cashier. Sworn to before me and subi my presence by M. W. Lovett. and P.

I). Peck. Cashier, this lfth day' of February. 1913. 1 CYRUS CRAIG.

Mayor of ColesburK. X'otary Public in and for Delaware County. Attested by: James Knee and A. W. Rea, Directors.

STATEMENT of the condition of Farmers Savings 1 Bank, organized under the lavfs' of located at Masonvlile. County of Dslawaare, at the close of business on the 5th day of February, 1913. made to (he Auditor of State. ASSETS and Amount of bills, other evidence of debt counted or purchased actually owned by this bank. ..) 92,294 (I Gold In vault 202 50 I Silver In vault 702 45 I Legal tender national i' bank notes and subsidiary coin 1,370 55 Drafts, Checks and other Cash items not dishonored 55 57 Total Gold, Silver, Legal Tender, Drafts and Checks, carried out Amount subject to be drawn at sight on deposit with solvent banks Overdrafts, Expense account in excess of profits Value of Real Estate.

Value of Personal Property, Total Assets, LIABILITIES Amount of Capital Stock, Amount of Deposits Subject to Check, 31 Amount of Demand Deposits 240 00 Amount of Time Deposits 61,024 77 Amount Savings Deposits 51 21 Amount Deposited by Banks Postal Savings Deposits Total Deposits Bills Payable Rediscounts, Due Clearing House Unpaid Dividends, Surplus Fund Other Profits after Deducting Expenses 3J.MS 75 lO.Htm 130.717^19 37i-M gS 3.0M Total Liabilities STATE OF IOWA. Delaware I. jr. LIU is. Cashier of bank above named, do solemnly swear that the foregoing statement ls full, true and coirect.

to the best of my knowledge and Mllef, and that the assets therein set forth are bona fide the property of said bank, lo" Its 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 of Its M. LILLT8. Cashier. Sworn to before me and subscribed- In my presence by M. Lillts, this ISth day of February, 1913.

L. MATTHEWS, Xotarv Public In and "for Delaware County. Attested by: Riley Davis, Eugene F. Mulvehllle. and F.

S. Griffin, Directors..