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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
COLESBURG
(Last Weeks Lottery

We are having some more weather
and roads.
William Flashaar is gradually get
ting the better of his recent and
most serious attack of pneumonia.
The ladies of the Twentieth Cen
tury Review Club are requested to
take notice that the next meeting on
March End will be. called at two
o'clock instead of the regular hour
for opening the meetings. This is
done in order that there may be
ample time for the annual election
in connection with the regular pro-
gram for that day. So please take
notice and govern yourselves accord
ingly.
A. l.. Shepherd departed the first
of the week with his household goods
for Oelwein, which place is to be
their home. He has secured en-
ployment in the shops there. It Is
hoped that he and his wife may be
very happy and successful in their
new home.
w. S. Adams spent the fore part
of the week visiting at the homes Of
his son and daughter in Dyersville.
! Charles Bush and family took pos
session of the Congregational par
sonage Wednesday,.
Miss Mary Schenke was united in
marriage on Wednesday,, February
10th, with Mr.. Albert Tucker of
Strawberry Point. The home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. BERNARD
Schenke, was the scene of the GER
emony, which was performed by Rev.
w. H. Rolling in the presence OF the
close relatives of the bride and
groom. The bride has lived all her
life in this community and is blest
with those qualities which 60 to
make a real home maker. Congratu-
lations genuine and sincere are ex-
tended to Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, with
the wish that their welded life may
be one of happiness and prosperity.
Horace Haven, the eldest brother
OF Mrs. Cyrus Craig and James Hav-
en-, died recently at his home in
Fonda. He was civil war veteran
and was pask eighty years of age.
A niece of Mrs. Craig and Mr.. :Hav-
en- also passed away recently at her
home in Centerville. How true it is
that "misfortunes never come sing
H". =, sf
Joseph Moreland and family NOV
ed Saturday into apartments at the
]. F. Kuhlman house.,
The Keller place thus vacated will
be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. j.. L..
Prentice, who will move to town this
spring. ef .
Edw. Goldsmith and family will
work the Prentice farm, returning
here from Oneida, whittier they NOV
ed two years ago. ~. 49,. $500.
On Friday morning, February 49,.
occurred the death of Mrs. Fred Cole
as the result of severe burns sus-'
tanned a month previously. Three
small children are thus left moth
erless and much sympathy is felt for
the young husband and father. The
deceased is also survived by her
father j., Davis, and numerous 9TH
er relatives and friends. Mrs. Cole
was nineteen YEARS. Of age and her
sad and untimely end is a source OF
real regret to all. The funeral ser
vices were held Sunday with burial
at Oak Hill. 80" ....
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.

State of Iowa, Delaware County, IS.
In District Court, March Term. 1915.
In the matter of the Estate Of Ber-
nard Heinrich Vaske, deceased.
To Maria Gertrude Nurre, Anna
Menke, Katharine Elizabeth Noethe,
Elizabeth Locke, Rosa Hennekes'
Clemens Vaske, Joseph H. Vaske,
Frank X. Vaske, Henry Menke,
Katherine Menke, Leo Menke> Ella
nora Klara Funke, Anna Elizabeth
Funke and Frank avier Rudolph
Funke, heirs at law Of Bernard Helm
rich Vaske, deceased:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file In the office. Of the
Clerk of the District Court OF Del
aware County, Iowa, the final report
of Joseph Heinrich Vaske and Glenn
ems Vaske, executors of the estate
of the said Bernard Heinrich Vakse,
deceased. That application will be
made at the next regular March
term of said court for the APP
prevail of said report and the final
discharge of said executors herein.
Said matter has been set for a hear
ing and disposition by the Court on
the 18th day of March, 1915 at the
Court House at Manchester, Iowa.
JOSEPH HEINRICH VASKE
and CLEMENS VASKE,
Executors.
By Carr & Carr, their attorneys.
2.0u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.

State Of Iowa, Delaware County, IS.
In District Court, March Term, 1915.
In the matter Of the Estate OF John
U. Schelling, deceased. Sl,>
To Amelia Holzer, Oscar Volkart,
Albert Volkart, Mary L. Eisenberg,
Hortense Wasley5 and Johanne Vol
kert, heirs at law Of John U. Schel-
ling, deceased: -, ~. 49,
You are hereby notified that there
ID now on file in the. office Of the
Clerk Of the District Court OF Della
ware County, Iowa, the final report
Of Fannie A. Schelling, executrix OF
the estate of the said John U. Schel-
ling, deceased. And application will
be made at the next regular March
term Of said Court for the approval
Of said report and the final discharge
Of said executrix herein. Said matter
has been set by the Court for hear
ing and disposition on the 18th day
Of March, 1915, at the Court House
at Manchester, Iowa.
!. FANNIE A. SCHELL1NG,
- Executrix.
By Carr & Carr, her attorneys.
8-1Wk ! 49,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
DELHI

Mrs. W.. F. Neal is ON the sick
list Her sister, Mrs. Lydia Lett, Is
helping care for her.
Charlie Grommon decided not to
go to Dakota but will do carpenter
work with Rhodes Whites force of
men this year.
Dale Belknap has been hired as
assistant helper in Silver Spring
creamery. So
HI. Stone and Howard Angel
attended hardware retailers con-
vention at Des Moines last week.
Dale Belknap has rented the John
Wheeler house, and will move March
LIST. Mrs. Andrews, who now occu-
pies the house will move to her own
place ON the west SIDE.
Rev. w. S. Skinner has gone to
Lime Springs, Iowa, to spend week
or two at the Rev. D. C. Perry home.
Robert Shearer moved Thursday to
the farm he recently purchased Of
Thomas Simons. =,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Belknap and
children went to Manchester Satur-
day for a few days visit with rela-
tives. = ST..
L.. NJ. Barnes has received his ap
pointment as postmaster at Delhi and
will move the office this week into
his drug store.
The second committee Of the w.
R. c.. entertained at winter pic
mic" in G. A. r. hall Friday even
ing. About seventy-five were pres
ent and report a good time.
The Delhi Woman's club will meet
on Thursday afternoon, February rs,
with Mrs. F. E. Stimson.-,
A fine program is being prepar-
ed for Washington's birthday at G.
A. R hall Monday afternoon.
The ladies of the Delaware Aid so
ciety will serve dinner at the M E.
parsonage in Delhi, Wednesday,, Feb
ruary "a, to which all are invited.
Miss Kate Powers of Greeley, Ne
braska, visited her old time friends
in Delhi last week.
John Meister. cut his hand badly
in buzz saw Friday.
C. c. White and C. A.. Stone were
Cedar Rapids visitors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Wolfe Of Man
chester spent Saturday and Sunday
at Harvey Wolfe's.
Miss Sarah Clough was recent
visitor in Oneida.
John Nieman shipped three car
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
EDGEWOOD.

E. B. Shaffer was business call.
er in Arlington recently.
Mrs. Della Carlton was visitor In
Manchester a few days last week.
| U. G. Elliott and family have NOV
ed to the Frank Way farm south OF
town. =.
Mrs. Chas Croyle was caller in
Strawberry Point last week.
G. w. Fleming was visitor In
Manchester recently.
| G.. H. Robbins was caller in Yves
Union one day last week.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Whipple spent
part Of last week visiting relatives In
Greeley.
| Guy Phelps has rented the Wilcox
farm and moved to the, same last
week. 49,.
Fred Robson made a business trip
to Elkader recently.
| Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Pilkington Of
Strawberry Point were visitors here
last week.
Mrs. E. M. Gorham of Ryan visit
ed the first of the week with her
mother, Mrs. E. T. Lane.
Mrs. Iva Elshire and son Of Mo
bridge, S. D., are visiting with Mrs.
Della Carlton. ~ a. = 4v.%
Mrs. R. C. Cooking enjoyed a visit
from her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.Avrey,
of Illinois. .5.&S
Frank Glazier Of Omaha is visit
ing relatives in town. ! -g ri
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robson spent
few days of last week in Manches-
ter. e. ~" ~.
A farewell party was given in hon
o. Of Miss Mabel Boyer on Saturday
evening, February 20, and about 25
guests were entertained and a good
time was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. John Wolfe Of Greeley spent
few days Of last week with her
daughter, Mrs. Ada Hines. &.#
S. w. Rich made a business trip
to Strawberry Point Saturday
Mrs. Fisher and daughter Grace of
Greeley visited with friends here on
Saturday. &a f't'
Several people Of Edgewood attend
ed the cemetry dinner at Greeley
last week. d .
Mrs. R. c. Norris Of Strawberry
Point was visitor in town one day
last week.
Warren Shower spent Sunday at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Shower.
Charles Bassett and family spent q
few days last week in Fayette.
Harry Martin returned to his work
at Mason City Monday morning af-
ter an over Sunday visit at home.
Mrs. Chas. Boyer was a Strawber-
ry Point caller one day last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AD'
MINlSTRATOR.
State Of Iowa, Delaware County, IS.

State OF Iowa, Delaware County, ss.
Notice is hereby given, That the
undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as administrator OF
the estate Of Ann Harrington, late
Of Delaware county. Iowa, deceased
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment, and, those having claims
against the same will present them,
duly authenticated. to the undersign'
ed for allowance.
Dated january 2Sth. 1915. &z2-
JOHN E. HARRINGTON.
I5w3 Admdnistrator
Carr & Carr, Attorneys for Estate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24

load Of fat cattle into Chicago the
first Of the week.: Mr.. Nieman &C
companied the shipment.
The M. E. choir gives an enter
tainment at the church Wednesday
evening" February "a.
J. w. Swinburne had business In
Manchester Saturday. g.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
VOCAL INSTRUCTION.

: Mrs. H. T. Ports. graduate Iowa
College School Of Music. and Detroit
T. N. T.. S., and a pupil Of Nine.
Cross of Detroit Conservatory Of Mu-
sic,. will instruct private pupils In
voice at her home on East Gay St.,
Manchester, Iowa. -.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
NOTICE.

Anyone wishing to purchase va
cant lots or houses and lots in Man.
chester. one Of the best towns In
the state, or farms in Delaware coun-
ty, call on the undersigned. Any
one wishing to buy life insurace. call
anr see M. l. B. RICHMOND.
3Stf. Manchester. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-24
LENox COLLEGE.
+,

(Last Weeks Letter.
Thursday was observed as the day
of prayer for colleges. Rev. H. A.
Rendell Of Clinton gave an address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-10
BIG PEACE DINNER READY
Women Delegates to Get
Royal Send off Monday.

"The largest women's dinner ever
pinen in New York City will take place
on Monday night at the Fifth Avenue
Restaurant, when Miss Jane Adams,
of Hull House, Chicago, and the forty
odd women who are going with her 10
the Womaa's international Peace Con-
ference az The Hague, will receive
royal send-oir from the peace advocates
who stay behind.
The speakers are Miss Adams, who
Is to preside over the conference; Mrs.
Pethick Lawrence, the English suifra-
gist: Miss Leonora O'Reilly, who Will
represent the National Women's Trade
Union League at the conference; Miss
Grace De Graf, of Portland. Ore, who
goes from the National teachers
League; Miss Emily Balch, OF Welles-
lev College; Miss Janet Richards, Of
Washington, and Miss Alice Carpenter,
delegate from the National Woman 5
Peace Party. Fifty Smith College
alumns will attend
At the mass meeting at Carnegie Hall
tomorrow night at $3.50 o'clock Mrs.
Amos Pinchot, chairman Of the New
York State branch OF the National
Woman's Peace Party, will preside.
Among the box holders are Mrs. Will
lard Straight, Mrs. Ogden Mills Reid,
Mrs. William Jay Schieifelin. Mrs. Rich
ard Aldrch, Mrs. j. Sergeant Cram,
Mrs Thomas l.. Manson, Mrs. Francis
Hgginson Cabot and Mrs. Howard
Cushing. Miss Madeline Doty has
charge Of the meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-10
WHAT is GOING on TO-DAY.

Free admission 20 the American Museum ~
Natural History. Metropolitan Museum ~
Art New York Geological Park. Van 'ort-
landt Park Museum and the Aquarium
Circus. Madison Square Garden.
Womar's Industrial Exposition. Grand Cen
tral Palace.
Luncheon OF the Washington Heights Chapter
Of the -. a. H.. Hotel Aston. o. M.
Luncheon and dance Of the Theatre As-
sembly. Hotel Astor i 3. Hl.
Addresses by william g. Castor aud Dr.
Josephine Baker az Che luncheon OF tHe
LEAGUE for BUSINESS Opportunities for
Women. Peg Wellington Conee House 80
O'Clock.
Dinner Of the New York Branch Of Amer
lean Society Of Marine Craftsman, Hotel
Bresiin. z p. IN.
Dinner Of the College OF the CTS Of New
York. Hotel Savoy Z p. 40.
Dinner Of tbe Republican club. Tor william
NJ. Calder. clubhouse, Z D "a.
Dinner and dance ~ the Iowa Society Of
New York. Hotel Plaza, z %. M
Dinner Of the Democratic club 81 West
chester County. Hotel Aston . 200.
pi,,er Of the Fordham University Law
school Alumni Hotel Astor. 3 .. m
thinner of the Alumni Association OF the
\,yt YORK University Of Brooklyn and
long Island. University club. J.. DID.
Address hy William D. Taft. ou The EN-
periment~ OF the Iutei states o. the
philippines Islands before the fhi.la
ciub' %elghborhooi House. "a Spring ST.
p. no.
Entertainment ana ball of The Actors In
,errsfiona Union. New star Casino.
evening
Minstrel show and reception of me brook n
post once Clerks Association. hismet
Temple, evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-10

In 1879 he was ordered to the I'M
perial Health Department, and later
worked with Robert Koch until 1884.
I'm 1885 he became prvatdocent IN
hygiene i'm the University of Berlin,
and two years later went to GrietswalG
as professor of hygiene. During later
years he held the post Of rector Of the
university.
PSYCHOLOGICAL methods are greatly
indebted TO him for many OF its stand
srds, but il is for his work in discover
ing the diphtheria bacillus that he is
best known. Out of this grew the de-
velopment of diphtheria antitoIin.
Dr. William Hallock Park, an au.
thority on dlphther;a and author OF
"Pathogenic Micre-organlsms," said
last night of DR.. Loetler:
He was one of the foremost au-
thorties on bacteriolOgy and hygiene
in the world Following him, RouX.
head of the Pasteur Institute, and
Behring developed dphtheria anti
toxin. which has lowered the death
rate from that disease so tremendous
~. [ place him Just after Koch and
pasteur in the Importance Of his work"
In his diphtheria researches DR..
Loetfler took up the work of klebs, who
showed in 1888 that bacilli, which were
very peculiar and striking in appear
ance. were Of constant occurrence in
he pscudo-membranes from the throats
Of those dying Of true epidemic diph-
Iberia. a year later DR.. LOeii'er sepa-
rated these bacllli from the other BAG
terra and grew them in pure culture
and established the casual relation OF
he diphtheria bacillus. Two years be-
tore that he had discovered the organ
isms that give rise to diphtheria-llke
diseases in pigeons and calves.
He published many papers on disin-
lection, milk hygiene, sewage disposal,
and an authoritative work on the his
DRY Of bacteriology. He received many
honorary degrees from German and
other universities and from various
Governments. He was a Privy Council
Tor and a member Of the German I'm
perial Council of Health.
Four years ago he visited America
and delivered several notable adj
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-10

Thursday afternoon with hemorrhages
of the brain while introducing
speaker at the annual meeting of the
Federation of Catholic Charities at
Berkeley Lyceum. He was rushed to
the hospital and Dr.. Ferrer, his per
sonal physician, and Drs. Mcclure and
Banner. were summoned While only
semi-conscious. MonsiCnor Mcmahon
was able 10 talk TO Cardinal Farley
Bishop Cusack and Monsignor Lavcllc
when they arrived at the hospital with
Mrs Elizabeth Martin ard Mrs. OuS,
sisters Of the stricken priest. lester-
dav morning he became unconscious.
Monsignor Mcmahon rs one OF the
best known priests in New York. His
work as head Of the Charities Board
and on school matters has brought HIM
into contact with city and state Of
fcials and educators for many years.
In 1911. speaking at dinner. Mon
sicnor McMahon made a spirited de-
fence of Charles +. Murphy. who he
knows well. and Tammany Hall. Later
in the same year. during the contro-
vcrev between Controller Prerdcrgast
and the Catholic Church officials, Moa-
sirnor Mcmahon charged Investigators
employed by the Controller had broken
into his desk, stealing valuable papers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-10
YOUNG PIANIST HEARD
John Powell, Composer,
Proves Executing Artist.

Another pianist Of fine abilities gave
his first recital yesterday afternoon IN
Aeolian Hall. He came to US practically
unknown. though a concerto OF his had
been played BY Efrem Zimbalist in
1912 and i'm 1913 his Sonata Nirginian-
esoue" was presented by Mr.. and Mrs.
David Names. Both of these works
displaved an unusual talent; II re
NAMED for John Powell to prove him
self an executing artist as well. This
proof he gave yesterday IN no uncer-
r.. Powell chose a serious pro
crammc the Beethoven Sonata, Op. :,
60 .. the List minor Sonata, the
Schumann Etudes Symphoniques and
the List Mcphisto Waltz, arranged by
RYsoui His reading of the Beethoven
sonata was that Of master. poetic,
clearly articulated. eXquisiteiy bal
anced. lie displayed throughout a
really remarkable poise for so young
an artist. and an admirable technique.
His PLAYING Of the List sonata was
also excellent. thougl lacking IN
breodtb and power in the more brilliant
messages. In Mr.. Powell New York has
roade the acquaintance of young artist
If real promise. lie comes to US at
the end of the season. but IN the sea-
sons 10 come we will probably near
from him often.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-10
BORI BEWITCHES
In IRIS PART
Opera Has Second Performance
at Metropolitan-Botta
Shows Art.

Mascacni's Iris" was given its sec
oud performance last night ~ inc
lletropoltan Opera House To the
large contingent of Italians present TINS
spDcared 10 be an important fact, Tor 10
MS fellow countrymen Mascagnl has
ALWAYS appeared a greater power than
the rest of the world is willing 10 ne
Ncvo. The first act o. IRIS possesses
uudoubtcd melOdlc beauty as well as
consi derablc dramatic power; the open
ing chorus is splendid bit OF wr!tlngi
the scene of the puppet show, Original
and informed with color. But alas the
second act is dreary IN its lenglh' ana
the final scene, despite some pages Oh
melody, utterly incomprehensibIe.
Mr. Toscauini has indeed impaired
his own magic throughout-yet what
could he not have done with a hall
hundred other scoresi 1t Is the per
-ormance itself for which we must be
grateful: no more perfect presentation
f any work has been witnessed IN New
York in many years. ,..,-
LET the gods be thanked for little
Miss Lucrezia Bori. Her IRIS is as eA,
luisite a figure as ever poet dreamed
bv the waterfalls Of Fujiyama.
What will her Butterfly be when she
,irqs - TO MS next season? After her
lri, we know il will be very beautiful,
for in her Iris there are poetry and
charm and grace and winsome beauty,
and the music she sings with delicate
ruance and with clear, youthful voice.
Her Iris takes ITS place with her
Norma and her Flora.
Inca Botta is another artist whose
future d. bright. At last the Metropol-
itan Possesses q true tenore Oh gIazla'
whose voice neither bleats nor raspS.
Ia. is one Of the most beautiful organs
rD the stage to-day though he has yet
some things TO learn as to its use, and
he must resist the tendency to force
ais tones. A tenor, too, IS not OF ne
ccssitv an aUtomaton!
Antonio Scott makes OF hyoto as
malignant a villain as any IN his roper
tory, which is saying much. NO one on
the operatic stage to-day knows how 10
aLothosize Il villain as does Slgnor
Scott MIR. Didur is becoming the Met-
lopolitan's professional blind man. ne
made Iris's Father a worthy companion
TO his Archibaldo.
I'm the afternoon a very different
story was told when the Metropolitan
saw Uumperdiuck's childhood epic
..HanseI und Gretel," followed by bal
LET. I'm the opera appeared Mms. Scnu,
mann. hatfield. Robson, Brasiau and
and Mines. Gor:tz and Reiss'.
The ballet included Miss Roslna Gain,
assisted by the corps de ballet. One
dance in particular, danced by Miss
Cali and Misses Smith and Burns, won
marked favor. Richard Hogeman di,
rcctcd the orchestra III both opera ana
ballet. and directed it most effectively
and enthusiastically. 1t was altogether
4 lnlinhtfnl afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-10
NO SAWDUST TRAIL
AT MORGAN CIRCUS
Trick Donkey Misses 1t, but Fair
Performers Must Dance
After Show.

What's a circus without a sawdust
ring"
That, take it from the trick donkey
Miss Anne Morgan borrowed from the
Uppodrome. is the defect in the circus
TO be- given this evening a. the sew
eutv-frst Regiment Armory for the
benefit Of the Vacation Savings Fund.
Otherwise. judging from the dress re-
hcarSal last night, it VIII be a grand
circus. Frank i. Spe.lman. Of the HIP
podrome. who directs IL, says u viii be
al of the real thing, and then some.
But because the performance is 90 be
followed by ball there mustn't he
sawdust on the floor. And circus
on a polished floor doesn't meet the
approval Of the trick donkey.
An unhappy little donkey he was
when. led by a Vacation Savings fund
girl in trousers. ne teetered out upon
the slippery floor. lie managed to
scrape his foo, in salute to MISS
Morgan. but when he tried 10 do 4
dane. he fell irgIoIiously upon his
fat. little back, with a low bray when
sounded like:
please bring the sawdust
The two-lcggcd performers didn't ap-
rehearsal began with q parade around
the ring. led by the Rube band, com
posed Of Vacation girls in red trousers
shirts and caps Then there was a
series Of tumbling acts by non-profes-
SIGNALS. all girls, which made the eyes
Of the young men in the audience stand
out with wonder
"Weu. we'll" muttered one man, as
Isabel Keir. Ada LamoreuN and Anna
Rumpf, in clown costume. stood OF
their hands and then did series Of
cartwheels like trained athletes, there
is no such thing as the supremacy oil
man nowadays
Mrs. B. Weiss, in a black frock coat
and trousers, made a hit as the rein
carnation Of Marceline.
There were several acts. One OF the
best was the fight between the Indians
and cowboys, which was realistic. espe-
cially when the redmen were all shot
dead and fell in heaps upon the floor.
There will be another dress rehearsal
this afternoon. The evening perform
ance will begin at $50, and viii last
an hour and a half.