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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-23
LUTHERAN

REV. G II RHODES, PASTOR
Preaching every second and fourth Sundays at
II a. m. and7 30 y. m
Sunday Scboo every Sunday at 9 As
j. j. nARR. Sapt
cordial invitation to all to attend these
services
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-23

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
COUNTY SUPERlNTEND DENT
tI.H STATEMENT ~

/ On another page The Democrat
presents to its readers an illustrated
article, setting forth facts gathered
| BY County Superintendent F. P.
Walker, while visiting the rural and
village schools OF Delaware County.
Mr. Walker has visited each school
on numerous occasions since he has
been in the office. He has been in
atrumental in many instances to
work changes in the general condi-
tlons OF the schools. In many Of
the schools the teachers, officers
and patrons have coop Grated with
the superintendent, and as result
OF these concentrated efforts beauti-
full school properties can be found in
many of the districts: Mr.. Walker
photographed many Of the school
buildings in the county, a few Of
which are reproduced in connection
with the article. While many Of
the districts throughout the county
have creditab1e, buildings, there are
still many which are fairly represent
ed by the likeness of one Of the out
buildings shown in one of the repro
auctions. 1t is hardly belieyable that
directors in any district would ex-
pect teachers and pupils to adapt
themselves to such conditions, yet
such Is the case. superintendent
Walker will continue his efforts with
the teachers and directors in bring
ing about still better conditions in
many of the rural districts, and be-
fore another year rolls by marked
will be noted over the
county. We suggest that our read
ers give Mr.. Walkers statement |
careful attention, as 1t deals with a |
subject in which every one is vitally |
.Ss5l 5s =.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
FRENCH BUY CHOICE DELAWARE
COUNTY CATTLE.

Last Friday Carrothers Bros. Of
Ryan, Iowa, sold 164 head of cattle,
averaging 1906 pounds in weight.
The cattle were shipped from their
feed yards to Bordeaux, France.
They were bought by Mr.. Ike Brown
Of Armour, & Co., Chicago. and were
sold to the French Government. Mr.:
Brown is regarded as one Of the
greatest expert cattle buyers in this
country.
The cattle were bought, by G. H.
Carrothers in Kansas City on October
14th last, and each animal made an
average gain of 500 pounds. The
shipment amounted to IA carloads,
Of which Charles Lundell who lives
on the r. R. Robinson farm south of
Masonville, furnished three carloads.
The Northwestern Railroad furnished
a special train for this shipment as
far as Clinton, Iowa. The entire
shipment amounted to about $780,
10000. It is the largest single ship-
ment that has ever been known to
leave this section of Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
GRADUATES FROM. oeERLlN.

Miss Anna Laura Dunham. daugh-
ter Of Judge and Mrs. George W.
Durham, of this city, will receive the
degree of Bachelor Of Arts at the
|eighty-second annual commencement
of Oberlin College. June 16. DR..
James Alexander Macdonald, editor
Of the Toronto Globe. win give the
commencement address. His subject
will be North Americas World
Idea" President Henry Churchill
King, Of Oberlin, will deliver the
bacealaureate sermon. Especially in
terestfhg features Of commencement
week will be two presentations by
the Oberlin Dramatic Association Of
Bernard Shaw's amusing comedy,
you Never Can Tell" which is a
departure from the customary
Shakespearian play of former; years;
the presidents reception In connec-
tion with which the college grounds
and village will be illuminated, over
six thousand Chinese lanterns being
used on the campus alone. There
will be music and special displays
Of fireworks In connection with this
event and the alumni will carry out
an elaborate program, features Of
which will be marching in costumes,
especially decoratd floats, singing
and cheering etc. Commencement
week Is brought to q close by the
alumni concert in Finney Memorial
Chapel by ninety members Of former
Oberlin Glee clubs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
DRUGGISTS / ! | Of COUNTY I
SURRENDER PERMITS
PERMANENT lNJuNcTIoNs Is-
SUED IN. h.sALLscAsE Ests EXCEPT
4 II; TWO. ~ aT.'
HULVEHILL CASE ON TRIAL TODAY
N. a. Gearhart Of HopkInton Vol.
unfairly surrenders Permit, But
objects 70 Injunction.

The equitable actions brought BY
4 the Delaware County Temperance AS
$sOciation against all Of the druggists
OF the county, came on for hearing
!: In the district court Tuesday morn
4 Ing. 81 HI 5 @ s
All OF the druggists voluntarily sur
Il rendered their permits, and consent
ed to the issuance Of permanent In
functions, against them, except e. F.
Mulvehill Of Masonville, and N. "A.
Gearhart Of Hopkinton. Mr. Mulve.
i hill has not been engaged in the
drug store business for some time
and objects to have an Injunction Is
4 sued against him. He filed an an
swer and went to trial. At the hour
when we go to press to-day the case
against him Is still undetermined.
( Mr.. Gearhart also objects to the in
junction feature of the case instituted
against him and whether or not he
will insist upon trial may largely
depend upon the outcome Of the
case against Mr.. Mulvehill. 5..
a a a3s: ,Ss Probate. is
": Estate Of Robert M BOndurant.
viii admitted to probate on tests
;mOny OF #. e. Stimson. sG.SSs 553
n In the matterso Of the trusteeship Of
Theodore "A. Carter: On presentation
Of petition for order and hearing
thereof, court finds facts and orders
OF petition for order and hearing
and grants authority of trustee as
stated in signed enrolment filed.
Estate OF Nancy Clark Final re-
port approved. Executor discharged
and bondsmen released. .e.s$f
4 Estate Of J. ID. Chase. Administra-
trix granted authority to- sell as
prayed Il s IS.
Trustee eeship OF IS w. Fl. Sellens.
Trustee granted authority to pur-
chase mortgage ard invest funds
az prayed. ,5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE
lsF CALlEO.- tS45r 3 z

Petitions have been generously
signed by residents of the county,
asking the Board of Supervisors to
call special election to vote on
the question of levying a one-half
mill tax for the erection of county
hospital. At recent meeting COM
mittees were appointed to make the
canvas with these petitions to pro-
cure the required $50 signatures in
the county. Wherever these peti-
tions were presented the committees
met with thej best Of success, and
I In cmoparatively short time some
four hundred names were procured,
With some localities to be visited as
fyet. The petitions will be presented
Ito the Board of Supervisors the first
fof next week. Just what time the
special election will be called for
will be determined next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
SENATOR KENYON TO VISIT

p a .f '4s q 3 3D.
Manchester will entertain on Fri
day OF this week, one Of y. Iowa s
most noted men, United States Sen
ator William S. IA Kenyon. of 4 Ft
Dodge, who comes here to deliver
the annual commencement address al
Central opera house. Senator Ken
yon has visited Manchester on form.
er occasions. and his appearance herr
on Friday evening will be looked
forward to with much pleasure by
1.-THE citizens Of this city and surround
Ing country. Senator Kenyon comes
here upon an invitation from the
Board of Education and will be their
guest Of honor. at a $3.50 dinner at
the Clarence House on Friday even
ing ii, g s.s, .s.ssa3s s$:
The program for the Comm cement
Music Merry June. Chas. Vincent
Girls Glee Club 4
Invocation \. REV. w. j. Suckow
Music-"Out on the Deer"
Boys Glee Club n,
Commencement Address /. .s AZ. -. \, ).
ssSS5 -. Senator William s. Kenyon
Music The Miller's Wooing" \
~ u. $ ~. Eaton Lanning
High School Chorus Z
OF Diplomas s.. :, 4. :.
Benedtction ~. Rev. C. X. Hudson
Az announced in previous issue
of this paper the Class night exer-'
cises of the High school will take:
place at Central opera house on
Thursday evening Of this week, when
the program as previously published
will be given. lgE-.s t..5:. j ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFERS
.s-s Sass- wARA1Aa sf& ssF sytGe-

With the reference to the enforce
smoking Of cigarettes, County Attor-
ney NJ. J. Yoran asks the Democrat
to quote the following section from
the code: 55s,5 sssi AS,
~ "Sec. 50O5-c. Use BY Minors Pro
!. hibited. It shall be unlawful for any
Serson under the age Of twenty-one
Years to smoke or use q cigarette
for cigarettes on the premises of an
other, or on any public road, street,
alley or park OF other lands used
for public purposes or In any public
place or business or amusement, ex-
cept when in company of his parent
or guardian"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
PRESENT scRipTURAEs DRAMA.

| PRESENT OHAMA.
On Monday evening, June 7th, at
City Opera House. the Seniors and
students of St. Xavier's cshool will
present the scriptural drama, The
Mystic Rose, or Pilates Daughter
The basis for this drama is found In
ST. Matthews gospel, the twenty
seventh. chapter and 18th verse. The
synopsis of the scenery is as fol-
lows: s! ~ 81 r.
Act II - Apartment in Pilates
house overlooking Jerusalem. n
Act II--Midnight in the woods on
the Alban hills near Rome.
! Act III The Temple of Vesta with
Its perpetual fire. sS;.
Act IV-The Mamertine prison. p.
4 Act v The Court Of the Empress
Agrippina. Is. f.5S.-.5:5 -.
s. On Wednesday evening at the City
Opera House the annual commence
ment OF the school will take place.
Rev. Father Nugent of Des Moines,
will deliver the commencement ad-
ress at that time. Manchester peo-
pie remmeber the able address when
Father Nugent delivered in this city
only few months ago. His appear
anceh ere next Wednesday yning in
sures large audience at the exer- a:ktlr.
cises. ~, t,es sS 5.5.sS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
VALUE OF. POSTAL SAVINGS sYs

The value OF the Postal Savings
System can not be measured in dol
lars and cents-they1are only evil
dences OF its value. It is q quiet,
but effective force In encouraging
thrift and economy. 1t stands for
comfortable homes and empty aims
houses. 1t makes for good citizen.
ship and q wholesome regard for the
Government Of which every depositnlr; y;
feels he is Q. part. !:
.'The service has no competitor. It
occupies q distinct field. Millions
OF dollars, the savings of timid
swaSe-earners, have found their way
into local banks through the post Of
fices and been turned into channels
OF trade that otherwise would have
remained in hiding and beyond the
reach Of the business community
from which they were drawn. M NJ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
HONOR HEROES OF CIVIL wAl

HONOR HEROES or CIVIL WAR.
Manchester paidHa tribute to 6 the
heroics dead of the nation On Mon.
day by closing down all forms 0f
business SO far as possible. The
storesj pOstoffice and banks or i: the
city 5closed during the greatre part
Of the day, sand at noon crowds be-
! gan tOgether$ on the streets and
later went to the Central opera
house to attend the services. A
large audience gathered at the opera
house at two O'Clock to participate IN,
the services. Captain T. F. Merry
presided over the meeting. "a mems
chorus, under the direction of Mrs.
H. T.. Ports, rendered a number Of
selections, and Rev. Miss Hind es,,
pastor Of the United Brethren
church, pronounced the Invocation
L. E. Pride read Lincoln's Gettys-
burg address, after which Mr.. Merry,
introduced the speaker Of the after
noon, Representative s.. Earl Taylor
of Independence. The address by:
Mr.. Taylor, was mastery DISCOURSE
and showed that Mr.. Taylor has
made a careful and thorough study
Of the great problems which con-
front this government, and the ter
rible conditions existing in war
stricken Europe. Mr.. Taylor paid u
glowing tribute to the veterans OF
the Civil war in his, address by call
ing especial attention to the fact
that approximately: a million people OF
the old world come to the United
States yearly to enjoy the liberties
Of these United States. 5Isl3
At the conclusion Of the address
by Mr. Taylor the Veterans Of the
Civil War, the members of the Relief
Corps, and officers and memebrs Of
Co. d, were conveyed in automobiles
to Oakland cemetery, where the
Grand Army services took place on
the Soldiers and Sailors lot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
ALUMNI BANQUET.

The annual banquet Of the Alumni
OF the Manchester high school will
be held this evening in the
parlors Of the Methodist Episc0
pal church. John Rector will pre-
side as \ tOastmaster. The address
Of welcome will be given by Miss
Florence Lindsay, and the response
will be given by the class president,
Walter Barry. The following toasts
will be given: g.,
z When School Boy Needs a
Friend" Clarence G. Yoran.
The School Girl in the Home.
Miss Florence Riddell.
"The Honor System In the High
School R. Leroy.
The Parent Associa-
tion"" Superintendent H. T.. Ports.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
YOUNG FARM HAND
:: I. +. COMMITS SUICIDE.
HARRY = ERICKSON ENDS LIFE
IN. BARN ON HOWARD ALLYN #
~s-.,r ~. FARM. }@t..s5
DfsPeklfhCY ASSIGNED As CAUSE.
Had u lssr Member Of Co. o, Iowa
Naio1 Guard. Employed az s
=. Farm Hand for Several Years.

Harry Erickson, young farm
hand about twenty-tour years OF
age, and who has made his home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Allyn for
a number or years, committed sui
eide on Sunday afternoon, using
Marian repeating shotgun as weap-
on of self-desrtuction. During the
Hast few weeks: deceased had been
employed as farm hand by John
Durey. but made the Allyn home his
On Sunday forenoon
the young man came to the Allyn
home, shortly before the family was
about to. leave the premises to visit
relatives at distance. Nothing un-
usual was noticed about his manner
at that time. Mrs. Allyn before leay-
ing had prepared lunch for him
and placed it on the dining room
table. Upon their return home at
about six o'clock Mr.. Allyn discov-
cred the lifeless form in the hay
NOW, with the gun by his side. It
was generally known for some time
that the unfortunate young man had
been in melancholy mood, but lit-.4
tie attention was paid to it. Not
W1thstanding his state Of mind vi at
Times he was reliable, trustworthy
young Iarm hand, and that he should
take his life came as great shock
to his friends. ,s&G, - : & Z, 80 .,2#
Harry, Erickson was born in Min
neapolts, Minnesota, about twenty
four years ago. His parents II. died :
when he was child in his teens.
When he was a young lad he was
taken to Brant, South Dakota, where
ne spent some years, and where later
he became acquainted with Mr. and
Mrs. Allyn, and for whom he worked
for three years while they resided In;
South Dakota. Upon, the removal of
the Allyn family from Dakota to
Coffins Grove: township the young
man came here, and has for, the B
greater part been in their employ
Several years ago he Joined Com u
pany D, Iowa National Guards, of n
this city, and was frequent visitor
In Manchester. He was well known
among the men Of the Company. Lit
tie is known of the young mans
family. g }st83s &;lS f 4 Il a
: Brief funeral services were held
at the Congregational church. this z
afternoon, Rev. w. J. Suckow con- is
Quoting the same. Interment made
In Oakland cemetery. Vi
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
BIG CIRCUS COMING

On July Sd, the Hagenbec Wallace
shows; will give two performances in
Manchester on that date Mr.. Har-
vey, one Of the leading men in the
organization, was in the city recently,
and looked over the grounds for the
pitching of the big tents. Mr.. Har-
vey decided on, the use Of the fair
grounds. The circus will arrive in
Manchester over the c., M & st. p.
and M. & Q. railways, and will un-
load on the siding near the fair
grounds. Some idea of the size of
the aggregation can be formed when
is is known that it requires over fifty
large cars to carry the equipment
and large number Of people connect
ed with the circus. Two perform
ances will be given, one in the after
noon and one in the evening, on; Sat-
urday, July 3rd. If country roads
are passable ,and the weatherman
DC does his his ! part, Yns o ,ter r bids Is fair
largest r est gre crowds III 3 bisay. ga
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
United : Brethren.

Regular services on Sunday, the
pastor speaking both morning and
evening.
Sunday School at 11:45. All not
worshiping elsewhere are cordially
invited.
| The Bible Study and Prayer Serv-
ice at the church on Thursday even
ing at 1880. Lesson Study, Acts
XIX. CHI. -
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
on Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. with
Mrs. (Grandma) Reeves & - = -
The w. M. A. will meet at the par
sonage next Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. 95&z .gat.s ss.a52 &, e
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
! Methods Episcopal,

DR.. Hugh d. SAtchison, pastor of
st. Luke's church in Dubuque Il will
occupy the pulpit of the local church
next Sunday morning, June 9Th. The
pastor will conduct the evening serv-
ice. It will be Fanny Crosby even
Ing, and a number of her hymns will
be sung. The subject Of the sermon
will be "The Life and Influence Of
sage In Song - e..
be held aarlier' on Thursdav evening
on account Of the graduation exer-
cises of the high school +
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
Va PosiTivE EVIDENCE OF MAN
I. ~ So; CHE STEERS oROWTH n. gssS

sss aE7 The pOstOfHces IN Manchester be-
longs to the second class, but for
certain purposes second class @postof-
fees are divided into ten sub-divi-
sions according to their gross re.
{ceipts. growth In the postal re-
3ceipta nk any postoffice is, an almost
certain proof of the growth Of the
city in which the postoffice is To-
Gated For that reason Manchester
people viii be pleased to learn, that
q letter received from the First As
sistant Postmater General, dated
on the list inst. shows that the gross
receipts of the Manchester office,
during the past year, have increased
sufficiently tO@move the office up
one division ~ i$5 ~,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
/ WALTER BROWN.

Walter brown passed away at his
home in this city on the afternoon O1
May 10th, 1915. at the age OF ~
years, 3 months and 3 days. Fun
eral services were held at the late
home on Friday afternoon, conduct
ed by Rev. e. X. Hudson, pastor
or the Methodist Episcopal church
lnterment was made LIN Oaklund
cemetery. .l5 II Es,'s5 .a5. ? g. ~, &.
Mr.. Brown, was born in Albany,
New York, September 18th, S44,yana
came to the state OF Ohio with ms
parents when q child. The family
resided In Ohio for a mum Der or
years. and while 3 resident Of that
state enlisted IS I i soldier on Sep
tember 24thI 1862 He served for "a
term OF three years, ana was mus
tered out with his company on June
10th, 1865. At the close of the war
he returned to his Ohio home and
was united In marriage with Mass
Juliaetta TraVer; on December 3lst,
1865. Soon after their marriage they
came to Delaware county, ana made
this place their home, for over thirty
years. He leaves to mourn his
death the aged wife, and one son,
Harry Brown OF Manchester, one
daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Splitter,
eight grand children, and one great
grandchild, also one brother Morgan
Brown. OF Berg Hill, Ohio; and two
sisters, Mrs.. Mary Sculian Of Youngs-
town, Ohio; and Nellie Hall, Of Berg
Hill, Ohio. .3.4
The death of Mr.. Brown removes
one OF the older residents of Man
chester, and one of the men who,
when his country''s call for volun-
teers came, responded and gave three
years Of f unstinted service. His
death brings sorrow to many friends
in this community. -ssy4,i 5a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
Conversational.

r 5Con0re0attonaI. "
r Morning Worship, 1890. Sermon
Theme: The Seventh Beatitude."
Sunday School, 1880. ,Gs-g 4,
Mems Glass, 1890. Lesson Theme:
National Disarm ement."" %
Young Peoples Meeting, 6: 80.
Evening Worship, 1880. The pas
tor win give the fifth OF the, illustrat-
ed lectures. This will be on Con-
|stantinople. The views will be ,nu-
merous and fine, and as this city
is now one Of the storm centers of
the great war, the theme will be of
special interest. ;gsJ-},s 4 "A Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
WORDS OF APPREclATloh..

4 To the owners OF automobiles who
SO generously and promptly respond
ed to our call and furnished every
member OF the post and Relief Corps
q ride to and from the cemetery; to
the band that furnished the street
music; to Mrs. H. T.. Ports and her
singers on the platform; to the Off
GERS and members of Co. ID, to Mrs.
w. C.. Amsden and her singers at
the cemetery; to Mrs. Mason who
supplied every veteran with q button
hole bouquet Of pansies; to DR.. Tay-
lors for his eloquent and instructive
address; to- the Sons of @ Veterans
and all others who in any way con-
tributed to the, success of our me-
mortal day exercises; w. A. Morse
post extends its grateful thanks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
NO MORE FOOT AND MOUTH

Iowa is entirely free Of the Foot
and Mouth disease, and only two
counties, Linn and Buchanan, are
under quarantine, according to an
announcement made by DR.. j. W.
Griffith, assistant to the state veteri-
MARIAN. It is believed. that the quar-
antine on these two counties will
he raised in the very near future,
Delawer county has been out from
under the quarantine regulations Tor
some time, and its stock is being
shipped to all points without any re-
strictions. {;s3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
nE, u, vs. CRANE NINE.

On Saturday, June 5th, at the fair
grounds at s2:3O Ep. M. the local
grange team and a team from Delhi
Will meet for "a game, which promis-
es to- be interesting from start to
finish, These teams are well match
ed and the game Will be well worth
the nominal price Of admission. En-
courage the boys by your attendance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
BUYS IMPLEMENT BUSINESS!

Z II. -. y. w a&uer u tIAS City 3tf%sG AASe
purchased 4 OF Fred WrateslaWssof
Central City, the stock of farm Inn
plements and harness business, the
deal having been made the first OF
the week, and possession having al
ready been given. The deal includes
the purchase of the handsome brick
building in which the store has been
located for some time. and number
of ware houses. Mr.. Wagner has
traded his home in this city as part
payment of the purchase price Of the
Central City property. This deal
means that Mr.. Wagner will, In the
near future, move his family to Cen
trail City, as he proposes to give his
personal attention to the manage
ment of the business. He has taken
into partnership with him his son,
Paul Wagner, who has been In the
employ Of W.. c.. .Amsden for several
months. Il ~. = i is 3t5...,@ ,tt.s,.
Manchester sfriends OF the family
regret to see, them leave this: city,.
but Mil wish thsm success beyond
their expectations In their new ven
tlre NJ NJ s5s Z }I s7t& = ~ t r Y &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02
PRE.NUPrlAL SHOWER,

On Friday evening Of last week,
at the High school in this city, the
teachers Of the city school, spent a
most delightful social evening, \ the
occasion being pre-nuptial> linen
shower for three of the young la
dies who have been teachers for sew
eral years. = Is .,{; -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-02

Gilmore Cloud returned home
from Cedar Rapids on Monday even
ing. Mr.. Cloud has been attending q
business college in Cedar Rapids.