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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
Today's Games.

Baltimore at Chicago.
Newark at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Kansas City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Today's Games
Lawrence at Manchester.
Lowell at Fitchburg.
Portland at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
ATHLETICS WIN
FROM CHICAGO

Chicago. May 16. Philadelphia
punched hits of Russell today. which
coupled with an error BY Roth. gave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING

American League Results
st. Louis ., Washington 1.
New York 6. Detroit 2.
Philadelphia 4, Chicago 2.
Boston 3, Cleveland "a innings).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

LEAGUE STANDINGS
GAMES YESTERDAY
ToDAY'S SCHEDULE
National League Results
No games Sunday.

Today's Games
Pittsburg at Boston.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
Chicago at New York.
st. Louis at Philadelphia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
H. E, SEEDS ELECTED
BANK CASHIER
YOUNG BANKER SUCCEEDS HIS
FATHER IN RESPONSIBLE
POSITION.
LODGES HOLD ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Woodmen Of the World Perfect Or
qanization Of Strong Lodge.
Choose Officers for Year.

= At the adjourned annual meeting
Of the Board of Directors of the
Delaware County State bank, held
Monday afternoon, Hon. r. w. Tlr-
ril and Attorney H. F. Arnold were
elected vice presidents, and H. c.
Seeds, cashier and G. w. Keagy, as
sistant cashier. AS stated in last
weeks issue of The Democrat c. J.
Seeds was last week elected to the
position Of president Of the bank.
q II. c. Seeds, the newly etected
cashier, has been in the employ OF
the bank as assistant cashier and
bookkeeper for a number of years,
and has proven himself competent
banker. His election to the respon-
sfble position of cashier is recognl-
ton by the board of directors OF his
ability and integrity.
The Delaware County State BANK
ia one of the strongest financial IN
stitutiops in eastern Iowa, and Win
its affairs in the hands Of the new
n elected directors and officers, the
interests of the stockholders and the
hanks clientage will receive care1ai
attention.
aIn our report of the annual meeting
TT week we omitted from the nst
az directors the name Of Capt. J. -.
Merry who was reelected on tne
hard at the meeting last Monday
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
- >,
DR.. MACINTOSH DIES.

DR.. Macintosh, for thirteen years
the beloved pastor of the Presbyter
ian church at Hopkinton, died Sunday
at his home at Shenandoah, iowa, fol-.
lowing an operation for appendicitis.
Dr. Macintosh was taken i'll With
an accute attack OF appendicitis on
Wednesday of last week. AS a pos.
slble means of saving his life an op-.
GRAFTON was performed on Saturday.
morning, and on Sunday morning at g
o'clock death followed. =.
DR.. Macintosh was born in Nova
Scotia, July 18th, 1862. He, was unit
ed in marriage with Miss Minnie Nc
Connell, daughter of MIR. and Mro. \.
S. Mcconnell of Hopkinton on. Nove1a-
Der rs, 1896 He leaves to MOURN his
death the wife. and two daughters,
and numerous other relatives. "a ii
The remains were brought to the
Mcconnell home at Hopkinton this
morning, and services held at the
presbyterian church this afternoon
at 2:3O. .,.. 4.
It was during the years that DR..
Macintosh served the church at Hop
kinton that the beautiful church. butld-
ing was erected DR.. Mackintosh was
widely known, and was one Of the
leading clergymen OF hte Presbyter-
ian denomination in the state. His
death brings sorrow to a barge CIR
Gle of friends. + -.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15

Rev. w. A. Montgomery, pastor
of the Presbyterian church of this
city, performed the ceremony last
week, which united in marriage Mr..
Clarence Orcutt and Miss Margaret
Sulzner, of near Monticello. The
young people are we'll known, and viii
go to house keeping near Hopkinton.
-Stearns & Mccormick announce
that their department for the little
folks is complete, and parents can
find articles to keep them warm.
They offer suggestions which are
valuable in making selections. Our
readers should not overlook adver--
tisement on another page.
Ray Howick, who has been limo
type operator on the Hopkinton Lead
er, for nearly a year, has accepted a
similar position on newspaper pub
lished by Earl Davis at Glenwood,
Iowa. Mr.. Howick left Saturday
night for Glenwood, and began his
work there on Monday. Ray has pick
ed up the linotyp:' work on his own
hook and is making good. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
NJ O.. w. LODGE ORGANIZED.

Jewell camp, Woodmen. OF the
world, completed it's organ1zatlon at
a meeting held in the hall over the
First National bank, on THURSDAY eV-
ening. December 18th. Throueh the
untiring efforts of Frank c: Flint the
membership has been greatly lncreas-
-. until now there is membership
Of ninety-two. The initiation work
was exemphfied and the newly eject
ed officers installed under the dlrec-
tion of Deputy F. C. Flint and Clerk
Cary of Sigourney, Iowa. There
were also ten visiting Woodmen
from independence and cne from
Iowa Falls present at the meeting
On last Thursday evening
O6ficers elected last Thursday eV- '-
ssaninR 3 are as 0lloWs 1S 5 u. 4 4 ~.
|. 4 :.GonsuI uICommander.R Metthew ws, y,
Adviser Ideutenant, Glaude. Nrishl, I
Clerk. Don a. PFreqssner
BanlRear. 4. ..,$..s.. Z. w. q. Blake.
$4,000 -. -. j. #. Floyd Evans
Watchman ..,,.. :. John. l.. Anderson
Physician $50. ., DR.. II. A: pittmer
Sentry. ~, III :. a.. L. Hamplm
5 hoard OF Managers-Burtons Clark
II. s.. Ram, A. G. Philip
"A. c. Meyers, who has taken a
keen interest in securing new
members for the lodge, was the lucky
one to draw the gold watch gwen
ia those who had been instrumental
in securing new members.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
ADDRESSES
Meeting.
B ! G

Col. c.. w. Thatcher, originator and
promoter of the Washington Coast
to Coast highway, addressed a large
crowd of good roads boosters at the
court house Saturday evening of last
week. Mr.. Thatcher is heart and
soul in the good roads movement,
and is doing valuable work in arous-
ing communities to their possibilities
along the lines of building and main
tanning highways. He travels thou
sands Of miles eachHyear by means
of a. team of mulesg and an old di-
lapidated road wagon. On his wagon
he has a great conglomoration of
refuse which he picks up along the
road side. His odd method of travel
makes him an objectaof curiosity and
he never has to- send brass band
ahead to announce his coming. AS
soon as his wagon lands in town Mr..
Thatcher is surrounded by crowd
of the curious, and before the crowds
realize it he has them interested in
road problems. CoESThatcher asked
for the hearty cooperation Of the
coed roads booster along the Hawk
eye trail in his efforts to make the
Washington highwaySa reality.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
FIFTY YEARS AS
INSURANCE AGENT
SENATOR r. w. THRILL AWARD
ED GOLD MEDAL FOR FIFTY
YEARS OF.SERVIcE.
FITTING RECOGNITION BY COMPANY
Company Settled All CIaime for
Losses As Recommends by sena-
tor Thrill.

The Hartford Fire Insurance Com
|pany Of Hartford, Connecticut, has
been represented in this section Of
the state for fifty years by Hon. R.
W. Thrill of this CITY, and last week
awarded to him a gold medal as a
mark of recognition for faithful SER
vice rendered. Senator Thrill be-
came. agent for the company in July,
1865, and during the half century
has written an unusually large
amount of insurance for the eastern
company. On the gold medal is
engraved the following: "1S65-1915
Rodney w. Thrill to commemorate
half Century of Honorable Service"
During the half century the com
pany has been called upon to- pay
many claims for loses. One of the
most remarkable incidents in con-
nection with SO many years of con:
tinuous service is the fact that all
of these claims were settled on ad'
justments given into the company by
their agent, Mr.. Thrill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
CHARLES BRoWNELL GOES TO
KANSAS - l:S

Charles Browneu; who has been
the efficient and obliging clerk In
the A. J. Andrews grocery store for
several years, has been offered and
has accepted an excellent position
in a large store owned and conduct
ed by Newton Flack at Blue Rap
ids, Kansas, and will begin: his work
there about the first of the new
year. This change in positions
means for an almost certainty
that Manchester will next spring
lose one of it's best families, Mr..
Brownell is endowed with a generous
measure of good nature, making him
one of the most popular clerks in
Manchester. -.
Mr.. Flack is we'll known in
Manchester, and has had his eye
on Charley for some time, hoping
some day to extract him from Man
chester. The offer made Mr.. Brow
nell was too tempting to refuse. Mrs.
Brownell and the daughter, Miss Mae,
will not leave Manchester until June
possibly. Friends of the family will
keenly regret to learn Of their
plans to leave this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
AUTO RACES ACROSS STATE

If weather and II road conditions
are favorable there is to take place
in Iowa a series of river to river en-
durance runs by number Of the
popular makes of automobiles. These
runs are to be made over the differ
ent state roads, from the Mississippi
to the Missouri river on Friday,
December 18th. Two cars - a
Buick and Ford are scheduled to
leave Dubuque at 7 a. M, and fol-
low the Hawkeye Highway to Sioux
City. These cars will be given
clear sailing through the towns and
cities along the Highway.
Marshal Ed Asher states that he
will station traffic police officers at
intersections on Main street to
protect the public: Unless the drlv-
ers of these cars will, be obliged to
stop for oil or repairs; they will pass
through the city at express train
speed. Citizens Should bear in mind
that these cars are scheduled to ar
rive here soon after eight o'clock, and
take the necessary precantton when
crossing Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
FAIR ASSOCIATION
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
FlFTY-FoUR SHARES OF STOCK
SOLD IN BRIEF SPACE OF
TIME SATURDAY. .F;'ss
new ORGANIZATION PERFECTED JANA
Valuable Grounds are Saved To Fu-
ture Generations. Financial Prob
lem Handled Satisfactorily. MI

The postponed annual meeting OF
the Delaware County Agricultural So
ciety was held in the court house,
Saturday, December II, 1915, at
which a new constitution was adopt
ed. Several weeks ago new articles
Of incorp oration were presented to
the society, and on Saturday these
were unanimously adopted. OF the
twenty-four life and ten-year mem,
bers of the association who had the
right to vote on business matters,
seventeen were present, in person or
by proxy. Following the adoption OF
the new articles of incorporation a
brief recess was taken and number
of the promoters made canvass OF
the business men for subscriptions to
the stock, which will be sold. The
men who went out to solicit stock
were successful in placing fifty
four shares of ten dollars each. "a
large number OF the subscribers not
only signed for stock. but came
across with the necessary cash. Dur
ing the next two weeks large num-
Der of sharse of stock viii be- sold.
The funds derived from the sale Of
stock can only be used to, pay inter-
est and principal Of the present In
debtedness. It is hoped that sew
eral thousand dollars worth of stock
can be sold and in this manner re-
duce the indebtedn ess. Under the ar
ticles of incorporation the Delaware
County Agricultural society will have
the right to lease the ground to O.
company or any individual to conduct
fairs in the future. sa ss=
During the next two weeks can
vas of the county wGl be made and
it is believed that large amount
of stock can be sold to parties In
every section of the county, h who
have said that the fair grounds
should not be sold, but be preserved
as a fair ground for future genera
tions. ,~ 1.s e.115as,s sf.sSs II 55234s5
1t is now an assured fact that the
grounds will not have to be sold TO
satisfy judgment and unpaid inter
est on the Indebtedness. After aeon
siderable number Of shares OF stock
have been sold in various secticna gof
the county. another meeting viii be
held when 4 "a ord re six \ directnrs
chosen frussl N sa1nGnK HIn0l
stockholders. j5A f;ss4f55
The meeting on Saturday was post
poned until Tuesday Jnauary 4,s1916,
at which tire a new board sof. iirec-
tors will be elected. The new
board will then elect president and
secretary, and any: other officers
which in their judgment are neces-
sary. Y . ~, fs5s5ts}. .sE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS

E. M. Hughes occupies a large
space in this issue of Ths Demo
crat in which he quotes remarkable
bargain prices on seasonable goods.
Not only does Mr.. Hughes quote
attractive prices, but offers valuable
suggestions in making suitable gifts
for every member of the family: Our
readers should give Mr.. Hughes ad-
ve,rtisement careful consideration,
as it is to their financial interest.
The store will be open each even
ing from Friday evening until Christ
mas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
cUNNINGHAM-GOODRICH,

At the Methodist manse on Wed
nesday afternoon, Dec 1, 1915, at 3
o'clock, in the presence of the
brides family occurred the marriage
of Miss Ida Cunningham of Sand
Creek, to Mr. Willis Goodrich, of
Wayneville, ILL.,, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. c. K. Hudson of
Manchester. Immediately following
the ceremony the bridal party wend-
ed their way to- the home CT Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Cunningham, where the
wedding supper was served.
On the following Monday night,
about SO of the friends and neighbors
came in and gave them farewell re-
ception. Games were played and
every one seemed to enjoy them
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
EApMERs' institute

President F. P. walker and Secre
tarv Geo. H. Barr of the Delaware
County Farmers Institute, are no"
comp letting one of the strongest pro-
grams for the annual session ever CIV g',,
en- in the county. Noted speakers VIII
apnear on the program to discuss
such vital questions as soil, hortlcul'
ture, roads, and poultry raising. the
1916 Institute will be held In Ceh-
tra1 opera house on January 19 10
81 and every farmer should try and
arrange his work in such way as 10
he able to attend these sessions. The
officers are sparing no efforts TO Sc
cure a. strong program
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
CHRISTMAS 1cANTATA.

A large chorus choir under the d.
rection Of Mrs. Melville Richardson,
will render the l. sAcred Christmas
cantata, "The Holy Infant" at S
o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal
church on next Sunday. The chorus
wiz ba assisted by Mr.. c.. r. Thomp-
son, baritone, and Mrs. e. w. Baum
ner, contralto, both of Dubuque, Miss
Nena Muller, soprano, and Mr.. T. N.
Arnold, tenor, and Mr.. Alton Dun
ham, bass, of Manchester Miss Mar
garet Dittmer will preside at the
organ. <GS .s$s "a
This cantata is one of the most
beautiful productions in sacred mu-
sic, and it will be a real pleasure
for all lovers OF music to attend the
services next Sunday afternoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
REST ROOM

,s worth while maintaining is demon
strated bv the fact that nearly three
Thousand persons availed themselves
Of the place during the first year.
extending from December 18th, 1914
to necember 18th, 1915. Of those who
Visited the room 1850 registered, and
- ia estimated that over thousand
failed to place their names on the
register. One hundred and 1l1ty
persons contributed towards the W up
keen of the room. The Tourist cup
ladies' manifested their interest In the
the fund the past year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15

selves. An elegant luncheon was
served, after which purse was made
up and presented to the newly mar-
ried couple.
They left Tuesday morning for
Wayneville, ILL.,, where the groom
is engaged in farming and where he
has a house furnished to take his
BRIDE
The wee small hours of the night
came all too soon ere we said good.
night, leaving our best wishes for a
prosperous and happy future. fer Mr..
and Mrs. Goodrich. K x.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
RED CROSS SEALS

Mrs. Sarah Bradley of this city,
has a generous supply of Red Cross
seals, and anyone wishing to aid a
most worthy cause, can do so by
purchasing these stamps from her.
The funds realized from the sale of
the stamps is devoted to the stamp
ing out of tuberculosis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
A. B. Leroy left this morning
on business trip to South Dakota.
Attorney H. F.-~-Arnold is at
home from a business trip in the



Attorney H. F.~-Arnold is at
home from a business trip in the
south.
WILLIAM Jewell left Monday morn
ing for Mansfield, Wisconsin, where
he will visit for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ludley
had as their guest last week Miss
Mary Nedgreau of Arlington.
Mrs. Earl McGec went to Co.
dar Falls Monday evening to spend
few days with her mohter.
Rev. w. A. Montgomery was call
ed to Castle Grove last Saturday to-
conduct the funeral services for the
late Bacon Cunningham.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Methodist Episcopal church will meet
in the church parlcrs on Friday at
ternoon, December 18th, at 2:30.
Geo. S. Lister and Clarence S..
Lister were business visitors in &C.
dar Rapids last Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. John Fardy and her mother,
Mrs. Devlin, were called to Chicago
last week, On account of the critical
illness of the latter's sister.
Mrs. George Malven of Long
prairie, Minnesota, is spending a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Buffers, in this city.
Mrs. Enos .IIamblin went to
Earlville last Thursday morning to
spend the winter months with her
son, Charles Hamblin, and his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucille Lawrence,
of Waterloo, were over Sunday guests
of the Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Stead
man. They returned home on Mon
day morning.
Mrs. R. B. Davis, of Newton,
Iowa, who was called here last week
on account Of the death of her moth
er, Mrs. John Malven, returned to
her hone Monday.
Editor Albert Volt, S. w. Klaus,
John F.. Werkmeister, and Supervisor
w. H. Clute of Earlvine, were IN
Manchester Saturday evening to hear
Col. C. W. Thatcher.
George H. Malven left Monday
evening, for Longprairle, Minnesota
after having been here several days.
called home on account OF the deatn
of his mother. .~.''}.
Mrs. Samuel Crowley returned
to her home in Omaha, Nebr., sun
day. Mrs. Crowley came here last
week to attend the funeral OF her
mother, Mrs. John Malven.
The Manchester Lumber Com
pany suggests that Manchester peo-
ple try the Assumption Lump or
Kentucky Special coal during these
cold days, and prove to their satls-
faction that these are the best kinds
of coal. &ts
WIN. Hockaday, ST., was called
home from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA,
on account Of the illness of his son,
William Hcckaday, who we under
stand submitted to a serious opera
tion the first of the week. ,..' Ill.,.
IN. E.. Blair and his daughter,
Miss Laura Blair, went to Ottumwa,
Monday evening sto s' attend the state st
grange meeting III session there four
days this hfr. Blair = treas
urer Of the state organization.
The Farmers Co-operattve
creamery will pay off its patrons for
November on Saturday, Decem--
Der 18th. This will enable the farm
ers to have. the ready cash for
their holiday shopping.
Mrs.. George Y. Keiser and Mrs.
Burton Clark entertained a company
of ladies at the Clark home on Tues
day afternoon, and will also enter
tain a company of friends again on
Thursday afternoon, at Mrs. Clark's
home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
oUlNTANO'S BAND AT HOPkIN-'
TON.

Lovers of band music will have an
opportunity to hear Quintano's Con-
cert band in a concert given at Hop
kinton on Friday evening, December
18th. This musical organization ap-
peared in Manchester several years
ago, and made a very favorable i'm
preston here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
LANDS CHRISTMAS CLUB.

The First Nat1onaI Bank mas so1Ie-
thing CT interest to say in Its y an
nouncement regarding the Lands
Christmas club. This department.
was added to the system last Christ
mas and has proven to be very popu-
lar. Many thousands of dollars were
paid by the bank during the last
few days to patrons who joined the
Christmas club last year. The bank
invites others to join the club this
year. For detailed information our
readers should read the banks an
nouncement on page Of this issue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
a MESSAGE OF PREPAREDNESS

The Sncdgress Clothing company
saws that there are only nine more
days left m which to prepare for
the Christmas season. Their announce
ment will prove of especial interest.
The ladies who make purchases of
a dollar or more on Saturday of this
week will receive a beautiful velvet
poinsetta. Their store is crowded
full of useful articles for gifts, and
the clerks will be more than pleas
ed to assist in making proper Sc
lections.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
,RUSINESS BLOCK HAS CLOSE

Fire of unknown origin was dis
covered in the Robert Harris feed
store office Sunday evening, at 8
O'clock. and but for the prompt ac-
tion of some of the firemen, the
frame buildings in that section of the
block might easily have been destroy
ed. The blaze was making rapid
progfess when discovered, and IN a
short time would have DESTROYED the
board partitions and made It's way
throughout the entire building. AS II
was little damage was done.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
DUBUQUE sAa,sEss sTosFEDERAE
~, St3: PRISON. ts:$;;

pUBUQUE@BARglSs S aFQssE i 0EssAE
5 .5 PRISON. sst$
stOn Saturday afternoon Judge Henry
+. Reed, sentenced. to the Federal
prison at Leavenworth, Kansas,
George j. Homan, Joseph Harragan,
and Charles Siege, each Of the men
drawing.a five year term. The men
were formerly connected with
the Dubuque National bank, and
we're indicted for making false en-
tries on the books of the institution
and abstracting funds from the
bank. jA.
At four o'clock, two hours a43er
sentence was passed on them, Dep
uty United States Marshals took the
men in charge and started for. Leav-
enworth, to begin serving time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
MRS IocHER DIES.

Attorney J. J. Locher OF Montl-
cello is being sympath1zed with In
the great sorrow that came to his
home last week, when the =. young
wife and mother was suddenly TAX
en- away. Mrs. Locher leaves her
husband and four small children, the
youngest mere baby, born during
the month of October. Death came
unexpectedly as Mrs. Lccher had
been in the usual good health until
about a week before, when she con-
tracted a severe cold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-15
FIR SALE.

A. H. Blake & Son announce a big
fur sale on Tuesday, December 21st.,
A representative of big fur house
will be at their store on that day.
This will afford an opportunity to
procure high grade furs for Christ
mas gifts.