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The Detroit times., 1916-02-17

called "louse suitA" and have some
thing the appearance Of an aviator's
outfit. Daniel Bidwell. q war CORES
pondent, who was imprisoned in
France on account Of too great zeal
in getting near the front. and who
was suspected of espionage" said
that II was impossible TO remain In
the prison a day without becoming
prey to the vermin. He spent
many anxious days before he was
discharged and escaped to England.
only to be rearrested by Scotland
yard. He was apprehensive that II
the English ofnoers boarded our boat
In the war some there might be com.
plications. although his innocence
had been established.
when the storm was over the
passengers relieved the tension of
their feelings by giving a masquer.
ade. the decks being inclosed In
canvas and decorated with Ameri
can and Danish iags."
'As y. AhtShSOSR WIN uluCu iulpTtbe-
ed by the reception received and the
assistance given to the Ford party
In Scandinavia and Holland. The
expedition. she says. has carried out
its program to the letter In creating
a sentiment and an active desire FOR
peace. The real serious work Is
now beginning at Stockholm, and
she believes 1t will have a decided
influence on peace propaganda which
Is permeating Europe.
"The only country that has shown
hostility toward the party has beer
England. and England is exhaustinp
the patience of the neutral coun
tries by her policies on the North
sea and in the English channel
Mrs. Hitchcock declared. "And al
reports to the contrary notwith
standing. the average European
holds the expedition, and especially
Mr.. Ford. In the highest esteem"
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
TO STOP FAKE
PIANO CONTESTS
u. s. Mail Authorities Start
Nation Wide Crusade
Against Defrauders

DAYTON, Ohio. Feb. 6.--Post OF
fee officials today fred the firsl
guns In q nation wide crusade te
drive from the mails alleged
schemes to defraud. through plane
contests. with the arrest here ol
Charles SILK and George l.. Ames
Both were sent to jail In default oi
$4,000 bond each. Their hearing
is set for Feb. 25.
Silk ID manager of the Manufac
turers' Advertisers OF Chicago.
II Is alleged that Silk and Ames
operating through the Horner Music
Co. here. promoted . plano contes,
on Feb. 8, and offered 20 prizes. only
six of which were actually award
ed, according to Postofnce Inspec
tor W. B. Robinson. who filed
charges.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17

sell him those two bottles TO carry
to his hor e?"
How In II, Mr.. Carson. that your
people have so much more trouble
with drinking men than some other
concerns?'
LET me tell you a story" replied
Mr. Carson. II talked with a manu-
fActurer last Saturday and after re.
citing this case, said: What
would you do under such circum.
stances, Here's what he said: 4
would drop hirp out and forget him
That's why.
"But II doesn't seem quite the
proper thing TO do, after fellow
has fought the awful appetite, and
worked faithfully TO ca: n his living
for months. when he breaks down
once and gives the saloonkceper a
chance TO all him up with whisky,
and then put q bottle In each pocket
because his stomach will hold no
more, to turn him out in the cold
with q sick wife TO look after.
"No, I have not been able up to
date to adjust my conscience to the
belief that this would be exactly
right"
"Will you take him back?"
Hes on the job this morning,
determined TO fight II out once
again. His wife is praying that
Michigan will go dry next fall"
Mr.. Carson added that IL was his
duty to do all he could temporarily
for the man who drank, because II
the latter were turned out in the
cold. he would become public
charge. and the manufacturers in
the end would have TO stand the
expens, OF supporting him as a
public charge.
There Is much of the element OF
humanity In this whole problem"
said Mr.. Carson. We cannot dis
miss these poor weak fellows on
the ground that they are drinkers
we have got to work to a greater
goal-we have got 10 remove en-
urely the cause OF tbeir downfall.
we must make the state dry--just
~ the wife Of John. our empioye,
asks us now to do.
The sad feature OF the whole
business 10 that II is our old and
faithful employees who are affected
most BY this drink evil--the young
fellows we can control and take
care Of. but It's the old fellows who
become slaves Of the habit that
form the real problem. and the only
solution 10 removing the cause"
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
|ALLIE WARNER
| SERIOUSLY ILL
Manager oil Lyceum Is Suffer.
er From Erysipelas, Fol-
lowing LaGrippe

Allie II. Warner. manager OF the
Lyceum theater, is very Ill in his
home, No. 236 Monterey-ave., from
erysipelas. which followed an at
tack of la grippe.
Mr.. Warner was taken iii a week
ago Saturday. For several days he
has been in a serious condition, but
the attending physician, DIR. l.. j.
Lennox. reports that his patient
passed a more comfortable and hope.
fui period, Tuesday night. than at
any time since he has been ILL.,
Mr.. Warner has large circle OF
friends and is widely popular be-
cause OF an unusually genial per.
sonality and pleasing manner OF
dealing with the public, to whose
varying needs he has catered with
unfailing good nature during many
years he has been in charge ut the
Lyceum.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
ION-O-LEX USED IN
ENGLISH MILITARY
HOSPITALS

Most forms of rheumatism are In.
fammatory-lon-o-lex stops the in.
fammation-the rheumatism disap.
pears.
Appendicitis is an infiammatory
disease--Ion-o-lex will stop the in.
fammation II applied before an alb.
scess is formed.
lon-olex is an English discovcry 20.
II is thoroughly scientific and Is used
in England by prominent physicians
exclusively.
IL is probably the most important
discovery that has been made IN the
field OF medicine in half century.
In England II is sold only through
physicians.
In America II is being given to the
Public through drug stores as well as
through physicians.
II comes In two forms-a LIQUID
for internal use and Ion-o-lex un.
guent for external use.
IL In guaranteed to stop infiamma.
ton wherever IL may occur-your
druggist will refund your money
cheerfully IL IL fails in a single in.
stance.
Remember Ion-o-lex is perfectly
harmless.
II does not interfere with any other
treatment.
~ you have q disease Of an in.
hammatory nature we want you TO
try Ion-o-lex just once.
II II doesn't stop the Inflammation
II won't cost you a cent-all we ask
u that you use II according to direc.
tons found In each package.
II your druggist hasn't II tell him
to get n for you.
Also write for the book describing
this truly remarkable discovery. The
1on-oiex Company, Detroit.--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
Times Correspondent,
Home From Europe,
Tells of Peace Trip
EXPEDITION
WE'LL RECEIVED
England's Attitude To-
ward Project UnpOp-
ular, She Says

Elizabeth 8. Hitchcock, correspon.
dent for The Detroit Times. reached
her home in Detroit. Sunday, after
two months with the Ford peace
party, of which she was member.
Mrs. Hitchcock returned from Co.
penhagen on the Oscar II. historic
as the peace ship. and encountered
one of the worst storms Of the sea-
son. For five days northwest gale
lashed the seas and for IS hours
the gale reached the proportions OF
hurricane. During three days in
mid ocean 10 progress whatever was
made by the Oscar, which vas
blown out OF its course some 81
miles. The machinery was slowed
down TO it's least capacity, In order
that il might not be wrecked by the
furious wind and sea.
Capt. Henepel was visibly wor-
ried.' Mrs. Hitchcock relates. HE
confessed that II was a bad trip and
that someone had brought bad luck
aboard. A large number OF Scan
dinavians in the steerage were oblig-
ed to remain on board from Friday
afternoon until Monday morning on
account OF Saturday being holi-
day This was more bad luck for
the Oscar, which was obliged to
feed them for three more days.
"The cargo was light and consist
ed of wood pulp for paper from
Christiania and smoked herring from
Christianssand. The route taken
was far north OF the Shetland isl
ands and. contrary to expectations.
the British cruisers In the war zone
allowed the boat to go on without
being stopped. The captain was OF
the opinion that he would be order.
ed into Stornaway, some 200 miles
south
"Some interesting people were
aboard, notably George Leighton, OF
Quincy, Mass, who has spent the
last year and half in the south OF
Russia, at Nichoeleav, building sub
marines for the Russian navy for
an American Arm. There were a
number OF Danish merchants, oblig-
cd 10 come TO New York TO inquire
as 20 the non-shipment or wherea-
bouts of goods ordered months ago
and OF which no definite information
could be obtained. There were also
Is American Red cross nurses re-
turning from Russia, whittier they
had been sent by the German gov
ernment to nurse German prisoners.
As the Russian government would
not permit this. they were recalled
after six months.
They had nothing but praise for
the courage and patience displayed
oy the wounded soldiers of all ma
tionalities.
Curious costumes with head COW
erings, trousers. gloves, etc, all in
one piece were shown by the nurses
They were made OF gray gingham
and were meant to protect the wear
er from vermin with which many OF
the hospitals are overrun. They are
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
AMBASSADOR
MARYE QUITS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE
state department has been advised
of the resignation OF George T
Marye. ambassador to Russia and
expects to receive his formal letter
In few days. Msrye gives the con.
dition Of his health as his reason.
No action with regard to a success.
sor will be taken until the resigna-
ton Is In Secretary Ian sings hands.
II was said, this afternoon.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
DEAN MARQUIS
MOTHER DYING

The mother OF the Rev. Samuel 3.
Marquis. dean of st. Paul's Cathed-
raj. who recently obtained leave
Of absence to engage In sociological
work In the plant Of the FORD Motor
Co., is dying In her old homo in
Ohio.
Dean Marquis left for Ohio. Tues
day morning. He was expected to
deliver lecture before the Knights
Of Columbus in their hall on Wood
ward-ave.. Tuesday evening, but was
forced to cancel his engagement.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
BREWERS SEEK
TO BLOCK PROBE

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Feb. IT,
United States District Attorney
Lowry Humes Wednesday forced the
issue in the probe of the alleged cam
paign contributions by proceeding
with the grand jury investigation
after attorneys for the brewers had
secured an appeal to the United
States circuit court. II was believed
that the brewers will now seek
some means of preventing Humes
from taking witnesses already sub
penaed before the grand Jurors.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
BARGE CREW
LOST IN STORM

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE
crew Of the Horace shaw. a lumber
barge. was swept overheard and
lost, near Cape Hstteras. sometime
Wednesday, IN storm that has
strewn the Atlantic coast with
wreckage. according to cast guard
headquarters.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
cAscARoYAL.PILLs CORRECT

Most laxative and cathartic medi.
cines tend to aggravate constipation
Blackburn's CascaRoyal-Pills really
are corrective. Take one each night
for week or two. Right away you'll
feel better and soon you'll be cured
10c and 25c.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
HEARING ON
CAPLIS WILL
is POSTPONED

Judge Commend continued until
one week from next Monday the
hearing Of the will case involving
81. ZOO, 900 left by Michael Caplis.
Mrs. Mary Caplis. the widow, who Ia
left $4,000, protests against several
phIlanthropical requests.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17
wife charues Cruelty.

Irene Scotten wants a divorce
from Wallace Scotten, having filed a
bill against HIM. Wednesday, charg-
Ing him with cruelty.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17

Printing-she plain neat kind-that
ts rfsht-Ttmes Job Dept.-Main AS2O.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-17

h right-rimes job Dept.--Nlain la1oc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
Carl A. ANDERSON
ANSWERS SUMMONS
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD UND.
Err AUSPICES OF MASONIC
LODGE.
IN GOVERNMENT EMPLOY FOR YEARS
Leaves Aged Mother, an Large Cir.
Gle of Intimate Friends to Mourn
His Death.

After nearly year of fitness
Carl A. Anderson Of this city passed
away at his home in this city Sun
day morning, March 18th, 1916. Fun
eral services were held at Masonic
temple Tuesday afternoon at 2 % clocl
the services being under the auspices
OF the Masonic lodge, of which Or
der he had been an honored member.
Interment was made in Oakland Gem.
etery.
Carl A. Anderson was born in
Sweden, May 9, 1881, and came to
Iowa in 1887 He accompanied his
parents to this place as a young man,
and spent most of his time in Man
chester During the past thirteen
years Mr. Anderson was in the en-
ploy of the United States govern
ment. He worked himself up from
the position Of a common labOrer at
the Spring Branch fish hatchery, until
he held one of the most important po-
reau of Fisheries. During the last
under his direction large force Of
men were carrying on a rescue work
along the rivers and lakes Of the mid
die west. He was one of the most
efficient men in the service, and his
ability was at once recognized by the
In 1915 Mr.. Anderson became a
member of the Masonic lodge Of this
city, and was held in the highest es-
TEEN by his fellow lodge men. Mr..
Anderson was Of quiet and retiring
and made friends readily.
His death comes as a great sorrow
to the mother, who is his only near
relative to survive. The large num-
Der of intimate friends extend their
sincere sympathy to Mrs. Anderson
in her great sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
COMPANY HOLDS
ANNUAL Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Farm
ers Cooperative Commission company
was held in the City Council room
last Saturday afternoon. Upwards Of
one hundred and twenty-five members
were present. Mr.. l.. Spencer, COM
mission man of Chicago, was in at
tendance and addressed the meeting
on handling and shipping of live stock
Mr.. Spencer's address proved inter-
esting and instructive.
The stockholders elected Arlie Coon
H. j. Sabin and W. V. Childs as d.
rectors to succeed themselves, and
Grant Brayton was elected director
to fill out the unexpired term Of Mr.
Jas. Bishop who resigned from the
board of directors. Officers for the
ensuing year are as follows: Fred
H. Munson, president; H. j. Sabin,
vice presient; w. v. Ch1lds, secre-
tary; F. L. Durey, t 'surer; w. J.
Davis, manager.
Manager Davis sU mitted report
Of the business dom during the year.
This report shows that the company
handled a total of 1885 cars OF
stock and merchandise. According to
figures cleaned from the report the
company shipped from Manchester, II
car loads of stock and sold at retail
and wholesale during the year ap-
proximately 1873 car, loads Of flour,
feed, coal, etc. The total amount
of business done during the year
reached the enormous sum of $685.
6O8.43 After all operating expenses
were paid, an 8 per cent. dividend
was declared on the paid up capital. pit q
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
Land of War and Women.
Headline Entertainers.

Opie Read, generally classed as an
entertainer, is really a powerful lee
turer. He has the faculty Of being
able to present powerful truths in a
most entertaining way, and stands to-
day one Of the towering successes
America has contributed to the Chau-
tauqua platform. His coming has spec
ial references to the tenth An.1ivers-
ary celebration.
Eugene Laurant (peer of all magi-
cians) with his great company, has
been secured with the guarantee to
eclipse anything heretofore attempt
ed in that mysterious and interesting
field. With numerous organization,
plenty of music, costly and brilliant
paraphernalia, the last word in equip
ment, Laurant comes as the climax
of all experimenters in modern magic
and ready to lead the way into the
darkest corners of mystery and won
der.
The Children Too.
AS heretofore carefully laid plans
will insure all the children bounti-
full supply Of high grade amusement
under the direction of Children S
specialist New and novel features
will be introduced. And for the
grown-ups specialists have been Sc
cured for the treatment Of education
al themes at sessions designed for
the forenoon hours.
1t is coming. Mr.. Graham says it
is the climax to date and sure win
ner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
DELAWARE COUNTY ACRE CORN
CONTEST.

The bankers of Delaware County
have furnished 100000 for three coun'
tv prizes to he given under the aus
pices of the Farmers Institute. 1t is
thought that all three Of these prizes
will include trip to the Chicago
Stock Show. The county superlntend-
ent may also arrange for township
prizes, All contestants in this ccun-
ty contest become members of the
State Corn Acre Club subject to the
prizes of that organization. The ex-
hibit for the county prizes will be
made at the Delaware County Farm
ers' Institute next winter. Every
township in Delaware County should
have several contestants in this splen
did contest. Cont estants must be ov.
er 10 years and under 10 years OF
age. Each contestant plants and
cares for one acre of corn. The coun
ty superintendent will furnish enroll
ment cards with full instructions to
all eligible applicants. No enrollments
arc to be made after June 1st.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
SCHOOL ELECTION
CREATES INTEREST
II, T, SMITH WINS IN RACE FOR
DIRECTOR BY MARGIN OF ~
VOTES.
LARGE VOTE IS CAST AT ELECTION
r. e. Richardson Retires After Years
of Faithful and Efficient Service
on School Board.

The school election held Monday
afternoon created much interest,
good-natured contest developing ov-
er the position of director for
term Of three years. H. T. Smith,
proprietor of the Clarence Hotel, and
c. NJ. Hanna, OF North Manchester,
We're in he race for the position OF
director, Mr.. Smith winning by a
margin Of "A votes. F. E. Richard
son, who has served on the school
board so acceptably for twelv years,
retires at this time. Mr. Richard
son had been urge by his friends to
allow his name to go on the ticket for
r'-electiJn, but he could not be per-
suaded to do so. AS he retires from
the BOARD he does it with the best
wishes of the patrons Of the district.
Mr. Smith is wide-aWake young
business man, and will give Of his
best efforts to the interests of the
district In choosing him to this po-
sition the electors of the district have
made a selection which will meet
with the APPROVAL of the patrons OF
the school.
F. E. Dutton, who has served the
district for many years as treasurer,
was reelected without opp osition.
The total vote cast at the election
on Monday was $50, Of which H. T.
Smith received 262 and c. M. Hanna
received 1873.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
Methodist Episcopal.

The Thursday evening meeting will
be in harmon with the Passion Weel
services which are ito be held by a
union of the churches.
Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock
DR.. W. G. Crowder, district superln-
tendent Of the Dubuque District, is
to hold the quarterly conference for
this charge. The Sunday services WI
be as usual The subject for. the
morning sermon will be an exposition
oe the 30 Psalnsz especiaaly the first
verse. Ss.ss@2s
The Sunday School at IL, O'Clock,
Junior League at 3, Epworth and Sen
ior Leagues at $50, and the even
ing preaching service at 7:30.
DR.. Charles Wesley Flint, newly
elected president of Cornell college,
will occupy the pulpit at this church
next Sunday evening. This will be
the first time that Dr. Flint has had
the opportunity to address Manches-
ter audience, and every member and
friend of the church will want to
hear this noted preacher and educa-
tor.
Good music will be furnished and
you are ccorially invited to any and
all cf these services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
MRS. FLOYD H. Arnold
DIES IN CHICAGO
DEATH FOLLOWS OPERATION,
PERFORMED AT WESLEY Me-
% MORTAL HOSPITAL.
DEATH IS SHOCK TO FRIENDS HERE
Remains will Arrive Here this Even
Z ing.-No Funeral Arrangements
r. Made as Vet.

Mrs. Ruth Arnold, wife of Attorney
Floyd H. Arnold. died Tuesday. Mar
14th, 1916, at Wesley Memorial hos
! pital in Chicago, following an oper'
atticn which was performed the pre-
ceeding day.
# Seldom has the community been so
grief stricken as this morning upon
! the receipt of the news Of the death
of this highly regarded young woman
She had been in ill health for some
time and upon the advice of specil-
! lists in Chicago submitted to an op-
Grafton for relief. Her condition was
!; found to be more serious than antic-
''ipated and her strength did not per-
NIT her to survive the operation
which was considered necessary
g# Mrs. Arnold was beautiful young
woman Of rare charm and admirable
traits OF character which endeared
her to all who knew her. She was
a social favorite and devoted to
church work. She was a member or
the Methodist Episcopal church OF
this city.
Ruth Billings1ey was born in Ev-
anston, Illinois, March 9Th, 1893. she
came to Manchester as young girl
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs. A. M
Billingsley, her father at the time
holding the position of district su-
perintendent of the Methodist Episco-
pal church for this district. On Oc-
tober 22nd, 1914, she was united in
marriage with Mr. Floyd H. Arnold
Of this city.
She leaves to mourn her death
her husband, and parents DR.. and
! Mrs. A. M. Billingsley, now living at
MT. Vernon; two brothers. Paul Bill
Kingsley of Chicago, and Harry Bill
Kingsley who lives in Arizona. The
Democrat extends it's sincere sym
pathy to the parents and the grief
stricken husband.
y The remains will be brought to
Manchester tonight. The funeral ar
rangements will necessarily have to
be deferred until the arrival here OF
the family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
SEERY-O'CONNOR

One of the most impressive church
weddings of this season was that Of
Miss Maize Seery, youngest daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Seery of Monti,
Iowa. to Mr. Edward O'Connor, son
Of Mrs. J. O'Connor Of Masonvville,
Iowa, celebrated at o'clock Tues
day morning. March 7th, in St. Pat
rfcl's church, Month Rev Father
John O'Donnel1 read the nuptial mass
In the presence of number of rel
atives and friends. To the strains of
the wedding march played by Miss
Mabel Sheely, the bride and groom
unattended. entered and proceeded to
the altar During the cerem ony. Miss
Marguerite O'FIagan and Miss Mable
some very Appropriate selection Mrs.
O'Connor is one of Months most pop
uIar young ladies and we'll qualified
for the home she is to occupy. Mr..
O'Connor is young man ofghigh NOR
al character, industrious, and upright
in all his dealings, and we'll worthy
Of the young lady whom he has chos-
en-. The bride was costuned in a
beautiful gown of white satin. with
lace and pearl trimmings. wore
veil and wreath of lilies Of the val
ley, and carried a white prayer book.
Her travelling suit was tan tailord
suit, white hat and gloves to match.
They departed on the afternoon
train for Chicago and other eastern
points an will be at home to their
friends on their farm at Dundee, af-
ter April 18th.
The community joins with the many
friends of the happy couple in wish
ing them an abundance of happiness
and prosperity. x K
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
BOARD BUYS ROAD MACHINERY.

At it's recent meeting the board
of supervisors of Delaware county pur
chased a Rumley tractor and an Ad-
ans road grader for use on the dirt
road of the county. The machines
will be received about May 1st, and
given a thorough workout before they
become the property of the county.
Those who have made study OF
building dirt roads say that by means
of a tractor 2 great saving is affect
ed to the county. In addition to pull
ing as much as twelve ordinary teams
the tractor is able to roll the new
road and in this way rake it pass
able as soon as completed, while un-
der the old system a new piece Of
road remained soft and in rainy time
was next to impossible for a long
period Of time.
When the new road building out
fit arrives some special day will be
designated for demonstration, and
good roads boosters will be given an
opportunity to@see xha at the maclliness
will do on dirt roads. s@5