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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
INCREASES LIBRARY.

The library in the local High school
has been greatly increased this year
and now will come close to excelling
any collection of books of thei rkind
in the state. OF special interest is a
set of history (English) published in
the latter part Of the seventeenth
century While these books are not
especially designed for reference at
this period, they are nevertheless very
valuable as works of art. The print
ing contained within is exceptional
and all Of the books in the set are
profusely illustrated with wood en-
cravings which are seldom seen in
modern times. The set is the gift of
Judge E. P. Seeds, who kindly donated
the books some time ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
SPECIAL ELECTION
CALLED BY GOVERNOR
VACANCY CAUSED BY DEATH
OF A. B. HOLBERT TO BE
FILLED.
DECEMBER 81 SET FOR ELECTION
Conventions to Nominate Candidates
Called for Next Friday. Republican
Candidates Active.

The death of Hon. A. B. Holbert
caused q vacancy in the office Of
state representative which must be
filled at special election. Governor
Clark has issued proclamation
which appears in another column Of
this paper, calling special election
to be held on Wednesday, December
9th. 1915.
The election will be held the same
as general election and conducted
In the usual manner by judges and
clerks in the various voting precincts
OF the county. All political. parties of
legal standing may nominate candi-
dates to 60 ON the official ballot. Any
one who desires to run as an inde-
pendent candidate has the privilege
of 80 doing by printing his name on
provided by law
The delegates to the county conven-
ti0ns elected at the June, 1919, pri-
mary, will be called together in con-
vention again for the purpose Of NOM
inAting candidates. Friday, Decem-
ber 18th, has been set as the day for
these conventions.
The republican and democratic par
ties were the only ones to elect del
egates last June, and 1t follows that
will be nominated by convention and
the candidates of these two parties
the candidates II there are any Of the
other four parties will have to be
by petition.
Political bees are buzzing Justify
tentatively in the field. After the
first skirmish the race will nrobably
narrow down to two or three three
we'll known aspirants.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
tenderly loved have the sincere SYM
pathy Of their many friends in the
great loss they are now called upon
to sustain.
DEATH OF PROMINENT RYAN
WOMAN.

Mrs. Ida Houston, wife OF Fred G,
Houston, cashier of the Ryan State
bank, died Of pneumonia Sunday, De-
cember 10, 1916. Her untimely death
has shrouded the community of Ryan
in sorrow. The unusual lovliness of
her character endeared her to all who
knew her. She was honored and
spected by the community generally.
The Democrat joins their friends in
rendering sincere sympathy to the
members Of the family in the hour
of their great bereavement.
Ida c.. Woodard was born in June.
1870, on the home place in the Bay
Community, and died December 10th,
1915, at her home in Ryan, at the age
Of AZ years, 5 months and % days. In
1897 Miss Woodard was joined in mar
riage to Fred Houston, then Of Hazel
Green.
They made their home in Hazel
Green for two years, then moved to
Ryan, where they. have made their
home ever since. To this union we're
born three sons, Raymond. age Is,
Glen, age II, and Howard, age s.
Mrs. Houston has been a member OF
the Methodist church since childhood.
She proved herself woman of admir-
able qualities. A beautiful mother
and wife. in the home; loyal worker
in the church. She will be missed by
all.
There remain to mourn the loss
har husband, the three sons; moth
er: two brothers, Luke Reed Of Ma
nilla, Iowa; and Willard WoodArd of
Coggon; sister, Mrs. Clara Haas of
Los Angeles, California. Funeral ser
vices were held this morning at the
church at Ryan, Rev. A.
w. Suzer officiating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
co. H. TO RETURN HOME.

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The First Iowa infantry, which in
cludes Co. H. the Manchester com.
pany, has been designated by General
Funston to return home. 1t will be 6
few days before the regiment will be
ready to move northward, and the
journey and mastering out at Des
Moines will take more time but the
good fortune of Christmas dinner al
home is in store for the members oi
the Manchester company. They
should be given rousing reception
upon their homecoming. The boys
will be glad to return home and the
community win give them a hearty
welcome. The practical experiences
Of six months in camp has been very
valuable training to them and the
company has attained high state Of
efficiency. They may well feel thank
full that the steady hand Of our govern
ment makes II possible for every man
to return In good health and without
the scars of an unnecessary Mexican
war.
The members Of the Manchester
company were ordered to assemble on
June goth, 1916, and left here for
Des Moines on June oath. They were
at Camp Dodge until July 25th, when
they left for Brownsville, Texas,
where they have been stationed up to
the present time. The First Iowa in
fantry and the First battalion Iowa
field artillery are the only Iowa troops
included in the recent order. Nothing
is known as to the intentions of the
department in regard to releasing the
Second and Third Iowa regiments. !,
There are 1.1O0 men in the First
Iowa infantry. It is the largest
regiment sent from this state. Col.
John E. BARLEY of Tipton is COM
manding the regiment. Other officers
are Lieutenant Colonel George w.
Ball, Iowa City; Maj. e. C. John
son, Cedar Bapids; Maj, Harry Gut
leys Manch chestsp' 'Atstss ohm IS Ready,
Fairfield. 'Es'l
First Infantry Companies.
The companies forming the First
regiment are; BAND, Cedar Rapids
machine gun company, Upton;
Company A, Dubuque; Company B,
Waterloo; Company nyyo g, Cedar Rap
ids dA,sa| & Company 2 adcT Cedar hhsdr Rapids; 9
Company p Charles City; Company
F, Cedar Falls; Company G, Water
loo; Company H. Manchester; Com
pany I, Burlington; Company K,
Washington; Company L, Keokuk;
Company M, Fairfield; Supply Com
pany. Webster City; headquarters
company, Vinton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
VISIT LOOK OUT MOUNTAIN.

On their trip to Florida last month
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Blake stopped at
Chattanooga long enough to go to
the top Of Lookout Mountain on the
side Of which General Hooker fought
a battle above the clouds.
We CLEAN the. following interesting
extracts from a personal letter writ
ten by Mr.. Blake:
"On the afternoon Of November 1th
we made the auto trip to Lookout
Mountain. Chattanooga. Tenn, It is
about five miles from the city to the
foot Of the mountain and seven miles
from there to the top Of the noun
tain and some very steep grades. It
is 2,340 feet above the sea level and
1,760 feet above the city. In climb
Ing the mountain the road passes
within 10 feet of the edge in many
places where you can look down
hundreds of feet almost perpendicular
You can see the Dixie highway that is
built along the fooUof the mountain.
From the top of the mountain you can
see 105 miles and took into three
states-Georgis, Alabama and Tenne-
see. The incline 1rolly cars are
drawn up by cable and in some places
has 70 per cent grade, and looks
almost straight up. We did not care
to venture on that ride. The gov
ernment owns twelve acre tract
on top Of the mountain. the balance
Is owned by private citizens, and
the mountain has population of
nearly three Thousand Many live
there during the year, having built
beautiful homes. They have their
own police and fire department. The
water is forced up there by the ei-
ty at a great expense.
I'VE were shown the spot where
the book, st. Elmo. was written.
"Many people suppose the great bat
tie was fought on top of the noun
tain. Such was not the case. 1t was
fought ON the side of the mountain
not quite half way up from the bot
tom.
1t was grand trip and will live
N my memory for all time"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
MRS. AMAsA STONE.

Mary Retz came to glad n the
home Of her parents, at Rappersville,
Switzerland, on the 11th of March,
|1sss. There she resided with her par
ents until al she was three years. sof
age when they came to America and
located at Elgin, Iowa, where she
grew to womanhood. On the 18th of
December, 1887. she gave her heart
and hand in marriage togMr. Amasa
Stone, with whom she ever after liv-
ed happily until removed from his
home by death, on the 9th Of Decem-
fber, 1916. To them God gave three
sons, Edgar Dean, Chester and far-
old, all of whom survive her. Having
been in i'll health for SOME time past
it was finally decided to take her to
Dubuque for medical treatment and
on last Wednesday she submitted to
surgical operation for internal can
Ger and for some time hopes We're
entertained for her recovery, but alas!
the fond hopes of her loved ones were
soon dashed to the ground for at ten
minutes past four o'clock on Satur-
Iday afternoon the spirit of this kind
wife and mother took its flight to
meet her God. Her age was 4S years.
months and zS days.
For some years past she with her
husband and family had been building
up for themselves a beautiful country
home few miles south of Lamont.
and it was there by her unselfish and
untiring devotion to her duty as a
loved and will be greatly missed. By
her neighborly love and kind deeds
she had won for herself an enviable
place in the hearts of her neighbors
in the entire community. They had
also lived Ut Dundee and Manchester
where she was well and tayOrably
known. It was while living in Man
chester that she united with the First
Baptist church OF that place in 1892.
and died in the faith.
Her funeral was conducted from
the home of her brother, Fred Retz,
in Lamont. Monday afternoon, at 2
o'colck by the Rev. r. Wesley Mack.
Of Dundee. Very appropriate music
was rendered BY ladies quartette
OF Lamont. Interment sbeing made in
the Campton cemetery.
Besides her immediate family she
leaves to mourn her loss three broth
ers and two sisters: Fred Retz and
Mrs. Ada Ryan Of Lamont. Albert
Retz of Thorpe. Amiel Retz and Mrs.
T. B. Ryan Of Strawberry Point.
The sorrowing friends have the
sympathy of the entire community in
this time of sorrow. XXX
al g}ss IA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
G. A. r. MEETING.

w. A. Morse post, No. lS0, Depart
ment Of Iowa, G. A. R., meets the first
and third Saturday in each month at
2 p. M, in the basement Of the court
house under the county treasurer's Of
flee. The meeting Saturday. De-
cember 18th. Is important, as the an
nual reports of Adjptant and @. M.
are to be presented and approved If
corrsct, before sending them to De-
partment headquarters.
C. G. G. BRADLEY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
FANNIE E. cRosIER.

Fannie E., daughter OF l. P. and
Angeline Tanquary. was born at Can
ton, ILL.,, October H., 1856, and died at
her home In Manchester December
6, 1916, aged so years, I month and
10 days. She spent her early life in
Canton, and when about sixteen years
Of age, came to Iowa, making her
home for number Of years with
her uncle and aunt, the late Amos
Mckay and wife, south Of Manchester.
On October II, 1879, she was united
in marriage to Cassius NJ Crosier,
and to this union were born five
children. The husband died on De-
cember 81. 1897, and two daughters
have preceded the mother in death,
Lucy E., on December 81, 1904. and
Mrs. F. W.. Stice, on December I'd,
1916. The surviving children are w.
M. Crosier OF Ceggon, +. T. Crosier
of Astoria, Oregon, and Gladys Cros-
Ter of Eagle Grove. Mrs. NCrosier is
also survived by two sisters and one
brother, Mrs. Anseline Whitehead of
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Anna
Tanquary and F. B. Tanquary Of Can
ton, Illinois.
The funeral service was held at
st. Paurs church on Friday after
noon, December Sth, at 2:s0. Rev. C.
X. Hudson officiating Intetment
was made in Oakland cemetery. ...-
Death came to Mrs. Crosier without
warning and she passed away before
any Of her family could be summoned.
Heart failure was the cause OF her
death. She suffered q great sorrow
in the loss Of her daughter, Mrs. F.
W. Stice, at Eagle Grove, last week,
and had returned home from her
funeral the day before she
was suddenly called to the great be-
yond. The family have the sincere
of their friends in their
louble bereavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
SURPRISED BY, THEIR FRIENDS.

About seventy-five friends and neigh
bors Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Ridenour,
who reside about seven miles south
east Of Manchester treated them to
a surprise last Monday evening, in
celebration of their fifteenth wedding
anniversary. The self-inyited guests
came with well filled baskets, and
provided a sumptuous repast. The
occasion was a very enjoyable one.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
J. L., sEELEY STRUCK BY AUTO

J. L., SEELEY STRUCK BY AUTO.
j. L. Seeley suffered q severe acci-
dent as result of being struck by an
automobile on Franklin street last
Saturday noon. He was thrown to the
pavement and rendered unconscious,
remaining in that condition until last
evening. This morning he is much
improved and his early recovery is
expected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13

DIR. G. A. Bradley of Beatrice, Ne
braska, was business visitor in
Manchester yesterday.
Attorney R. j. OBrien of Inde-
pendence was a business visitor in
Manchester yesterday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13

of Manchester and must have it in
order to carry through the heavy
schedule which they are planning.
They are putting out season tickets
which sell for $1.00, good for five or
more games.
Watch for the New Years game.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
BOOST FOR THE HOME TEAM.

The basket ball season for 1867
has opened with a grand rush, and
promises to be one of the most sue
cessful In many years. Manchester
Is represented on the floor by an ex-
ira fast team. probably the best the
city has ever had for some time. The
team Is composed Of Paul Klaus. Eph-
riam Cloud. Cecil Dutton. w. Dutton,
Robert Barr, John Wood, and Basil
CUnfare
Already the boys have shown their
ability by winning all Of the games
which they have played up to this
time. capturing two victories from the
Masonville six-footers. and one from
the fast Eerlyille five. The first game
was played at Masonville, and was
easily won by score OF 43 to 9.
The game here with Masonville was
also won by the home boys, the score
being 81 to 81. Last Friday night the
team went to Earlville, where they
had little stiffer opposition. but in
spite of the loss of Ephriam Cloud,
they carried off the honors, winning
by score of 20 to %.
The next game is to be played Fri
day night at Hopkinton against Len
or College, and probably will be the
hardest fought game of the season.
December 10Th the boys will
play Edgewood, here at the High
school gymnasium, the game to be
called at S:15, so as to give everyone
q chance to attend. The boys deserv-
ingly ask the support Of the people
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
DISTRICT court BUSY
WITH JURY CASES
JUDGE GEO. W. DUNHAM DIRECTS
VERDICT in CASE OF
STATE VS.. PATE.
WILLIAMS CASE NOW ON TRIAL
Expect to Finish Jury Work This
Week and Continue Equity
Hearing Next Week.

Inc tr1al OF cases continues with the
prospect of finishing the work of the
trial Jury this week. Several cases
that were set down for trial have eth
er been settled or continued. In the
case of State Of Iowa vs.. Pate Judge
Dunham directed a verdict in favor of
the defendant. The case of the State
Of Iowa vs.. Williams is now on trial.
The following entries have been made
by the court during the past week:
Law.
L. G. Lawrence vs.. c. A. Robinson.
Default against C. A. Robinson.
Independent Harvester Co. VS.. r.
A. Kelly and c. A. Curtis. Cost bond
fixed at $50. Defendant given 30
days to plead.
Independent Harvester Co.. VS.. C. A.
Curtis. Cost bond fixed at $3.50. De-
fendant given 80 days to plead.
Independent Harvester Co. VS.. Geo.
A. Logan and C. A. Curtis. Cost
bond fixed at 500. Defendant given
80 days to plead.
M. P. Hennessey vs. Byrne Bros.
and Frank Byrne. Default against
all defendants.
George E. Pratt VS.. John Williams
and Margaret Williams. Dismissed
without prejudice.
Order.
December II, 1916.-It appearing to
the court that the number of trial
jurors is insufficient to meet the
needs of the term it is hereby order
ed that 20 additional jurors be drawn
as directed by law or-service at the
term and that they be requested to
respond for immediate service.
a. Geo. w. Dunham, Judge.
= Equity.
Louis ,Helcomb VS.. Howard ,RRtnani
Ordered that Archibaldh: Livingston
and. Euphemia LIVINGSTON be given
10 days personal notice of the cons
templated deposit or rnsfr sllares wtsh
clerk. Jan. 2s. 1917. fixed as date of
deposit. assIqs gisoinp u.
Ella May Palmer VS.. UnknRWR
Claimants Decree as per enrolment
on file.
Gertrude Palmer VS.. Glen Palmer.
Plaintiff is granted the right to mar
ry within one year.
Probate.
Guardianship of Bernard Sudmier ct
al. Final report approved. Guardian
discharged.
Estate of Patrick McGrath. An
nual report approved.
Estate of W. T. Wertz. Final re-
port approved. Administrator dis,
charged.
Estate of Thomas Keegan. Hearing
on final report set for December IS,
1916.
Estate of Thos. H. Bagby. Final
report approved. Administrator dis
charged.
Estate of James NJ. Philips. Claim
of $500 allowed for payment OF rent.
Estate of Jane McNeill. Final re-
port approved. Administrator dis
charged.
Estate OF Anastatia THAR. Will ad-
mitted to probate.
Estate Of Hannah E. Warrell. Hear
ing set for December 18th, 1916.
Estate of E. A. Irmscher. Will ad-
mitted to probate.
Estate of John F.. Yelden. Report
of sale and deed to John Wendt ap-
proved.
Estate of e. G. Strickland. Hear
ing set for December Is, 1916.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13
INVESTIGATING The FACTS.

In their investigation OF local con-
ditions the United Charities commit
tee has discovered some interesting
facts regarding poor relief in Della
ware county. From the financial re-
port of the county for 1915 they find
that the County Treasurer paid out
Of the poorareiief fund $1S,o27.a 81;
from the essoldier's relief fund, $2,25s.-
90: for county patients at the hospi-
tai at Independence, $6,642.52: for
soldiers orphans at Davenport, $515.-
II; for feeble minaes children at
Glenwood, $157 .Ss; for deaf patient at
Council Bluffs, $s.25s making a total
Of $27,6O9.47,
The county farm of 24O acres. main7
tatned as a home for the tR0M, i3re-
turned in cash TO the county $2.294.11,
but this money was all expended for
the benefit of the inmates as we'll as
other funds to total Of $6,524.4S.
AS the average number of inmates
of the institution was less than 81,
it may be ascertained that each in
mate cost the county about $4,000 in
cash, in addition to all the farm
products consumed on the farm. It
has been suggested that it would be
more profitable to sell the farm and
board the poor at some good hotel.
For poor relief Of those outside Of
the county home, the county expend-.
ed in 1915 $11,S9O.24. AS the
population of the county in 1915 was
1854, it will be seen that about $3.50
for each man, woman and child in
the county was expended for poor
relief in one form or another.
County Auditor C. H. Bunker, states
that the number Of individuals receiv-
ing aid from the poor fund is sp-
proximately $50.
In spite of this seemingly large
sum, OF money raised by taxation
which is being spent yearly for poor
relief, it is a matter OF common
knowledge that worthy persons are
suffering for lack Of proper food and
clothing, and the various organiza-
tions which have united to form the
United Charities expect TO continue
their Investigations and perfect an
organization which shall secure bet
ter results from the expenditure of
county funds as well rs from private
contributions.
With this purpose ladies represent
ing ten societies Of the city. with
the assistance OF committee from
the Commercial club. will conduct
Community census with the purpose
Of finding every family that needs
help and every person who will give
help of any kind. The fundamental
idea is TO avoid charity but to give
work suited to the ability of the per-
SON needing aid and to assist such
persons to secure permanent en-
ployment which will lift them out of
the class of persons needing assist
ance.
In view of the general high ipric-
es and great need for, substantial
relief, the idea of a Community Christ
mas Tree will probably be abandon
ed, but the Commercial club is plan
ming to distribute baskets of food to
those who need and would appreci-
ate such Christmas gift.
COMMITTEE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13

Mrs. E. H Hoyt was a Chicago
visitor last week. ~
The Et A Virp club will meet with
Miss Florence Klaus this evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-13

"A. R. LIE Roy was Chicago visitor
Arizona sentinel., 1916-10-19
Cause of Constipation.

Constipation results from lack or moisture in the residual matter of the food. To effect permanent cure more water must be taken into the system. Drink a full glass Of water half an hour before breakfast ana about a third of a glass an hour and a half after each meal, also eat an ap- ple or banana before breakfast and be- fore going to bed. Make sure that your bowels move just after breakfast whether there is an inclination or not. When a medicine is needed take Cham berlain's Tablets as they are mild ana gentle in effect, but no medicine should be taken when operations can he induced naturally each day. To e1- feet a permanent cure time and pa tience are required as bad habits are more easily formed than broken up' Obtainable everywhere.-Adv.
Arizona sentinel., 1916-10-19

heavy one, but the responsibility for misrepresenting that number is far heavier.
 What we want is a leader, a man of whom we can be proud, a man who looks with single eye to the straightforward and righteous path. And if he must ask his countrymen for sacrifices is not afraid to ask them. A man who faces issues squarely and tells the truth manlike, whether it be harsh or not, man who knows that evils shrink if we move toward them resolutely and rapidly; man who knows the best in his fellOwmen and calls it forth by his own courage and worth To such man our hundred millions are strength and encourage ment, for if the call to the manhood within us be given we shall respond.
Arizona sentinel., 1916-10-19
SWEATING FRUIT VIOLATES LAW.

Special to Yuma Daily EXaminer)
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-GroWers and shippers of oranges and grape fruit are making many inquiries of the United States department of ag"'cul- tlire in reference to what acton Will be taken by the department during the coming season toward preventing the shinment into interstate commerce or immature citrus fruits which nave been artificially colored by sweatln''' The officials in charge of the enforce ment of the food and drugs act state they will be guided in their action bv the position of the department pre- viously announced, to the effect that the shipment in interstate commerce of immature oranges and grapefruit which are sweated either before shlp- ment or en route, is violation of the food and drugs act, when the sweating conceals inferiority by making uhrlpe fruit appear to be ripe. The swearing process turns the green color or lne