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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02

oyster supper and the Meeker Or
chestra furnished the music for the
evening entertainment. All report
an enjoyable time.
Mrs. Guy Phelps of Edgewood, was
an over night visitor with her sister,
Mrs. Henry Hilsenbeck, Friday.
Mrs. John Armstrong was a Man
chester visitor Saturday.
T. B. Armstrong visited at the
l. S.. Hutton home in Earlville, Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Joe Barger visited home
folks in Edgewood, last week.
Nellie F. Fowler, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. T. Fowler, was born on
a. farm in Honey Creek Township,
Delaware County, Iowa, on August
18th, 1880. She died at the home of
her parents, in Edgewood, Iowa, ON
January 10Th, 1916, at the age Of 35
years, 5 months and 2 days. Her
home continued at the family resi-
dence on the farm, until about Six
years ago, when with her parents,
she removed to Greeley, Iowa. Two
years later they purchased resi-
Idence property in Edgewood, Iowa,
where thy have since resided. On
January 18th, 1915, year and two
days before she left this world,
Nellie united with the Congregations
al church at Edgewood, and continu-
ed a. most faithful and worthy mem
Der. She was president Of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society, position
she filled with ability, and to the
work Of which she gave her energy
with untiring devotion. In the Sun
day school she was always present
when her health permitted, and in
her faithfulness, was an example
to all. No one could have been call
ed away, who would have been more
missed than will she, and each one
with whom she has thus been asso-
ciated, will feel personal loss. and
will mourn her absence. Three bro
theirs, Herman E. Fowler, of Breda,
Iowa, J. Burton Fowler, of Waverly,
Iowa, and Joel w. Fowler of Borden,
Canada, and three sisters, Mrs. Ger
trude Diesch, of Earlville, Iowa, Mrs.
Nettie F. May, and Mrs. Sadie E.
Dodds of Edgewood, Iowa, together
with the parents are left to mourn
the departure Of this loved one. Fun.
eral services were held in the Con-
gregational church in Edgewood, on
Saturday, January 22nd, at 10 O'Clock,
a. M, and were conducted by the
pastor, Mrs. C. W. Smith, assisted
by Rev. G.. L. Heiserman of Edge
wood, and Rev. E. E. STAIRS, of Gree
ley. The remains were taken to Gree
ley, and laid to rest in the family
burial lot at that place. A large gath
ering of people completely filled the
church at the impressive services,
while the silent form reposed be-
meath the beautiful floral offerings
from her S. S. class, the G. E. so
ciety and others, while more eloquent
still were the tears which silently
told of the affection for the departed
n which all shared,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
GREELEY.

John Farmer and wife entertain
ed about fifty at an oyster supper
one night this week.
Lester Pilgrim and family have
moved onto his grandmother's place.
Mrs. A. B. Smith returned to her
home in Doniphan, Neb., Tuesday
She was accompanied by her nephew
Will Odell, who will make visit at
that place.
Miss Ruby Davis spent several
days of this week with her uncle,
H. A. Culbertson and family.
Lester Young of Manchester,
was a visitor in Greeley Friday. His
daughter, who haas been visiting here
returned hore with him.
B. E. Farwell visited his son,
Ed, and wife at Manchester last
week.
The Greeley girls basket ball
team played at Delhi last week and
were defeated.
A number from Greeley attended
the funeral Of Miss Nellie Fowler,
at Edgewood, Saturday.
Frank Miller has been appointed
town clerk to fill the vacancy caus-
ed by V. E. Dow's resignation.
Miss Bernice Stringer who has
been suffering from mastoids is i'm
proving.
Mrs. A. c. Marcham is in Roches-
ter this week to consult the doctors
about her health.
Fred Corell took teachers examina-
ton in Manchester last week.
Mrs. Gus Dorl entertained her motf-
er, of Export, last week.
Mrs. v. E. Dow spent Sunday with
Mrs. J. o. Strong.
Frank Miller was in Strawberry
Point, Saturday.
Every one interested in the GENE
terry bazaar, should get busy and
make their donations. Remember the
date is February II.
Miss nellie Odell is helping to care
for Mrs. Will Odell. We are pleased
to state that she is getting along
nicely.
George Griffith, wife and daughter,
Vaneta, were entertained at the A.
B. Holbert home, Sunday.
= Mrs. L. G., Clute is numbered
among the sick.
Albert and Clara Moser Of Straw
berry Point, visited their uncle,
Rudy, this week.
Chas. Armstrong and wife Of Man.
chester, were visitors at j. Ed
Sunday.
Clinton Culbertson, wife and son
we're Sunday visitors at the John
Lash home.
A. B. Holbert attended the horse
show at Blooming ton, ILL.,, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Huffman at
ended funeral at Wood, Sunday.
Last Saturday evening Milan
Brady and wife entertained some of
heir neighbors and friends to an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
THE BIRTH OF A NATION.

The Majestic theater, Dubuque,
will have for its attraction for two
solid weeks, D. w. Griffith's gigan-
tic spectacle, 1.-THE Birth of Ma
tion." Matinees will be given dali
ly during the week as we'll as even
ing performances. The premier per-
Torrance of this worlds greatest
spectacle was given at the Liberty
Theater, New York, last March. Some
Of the subsequent ones have been
in Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, st.
Louis, Milwaukee, st. Paul, Mime
apolis, Duluth and Omaha, and the
other larger cities. All these were
long runs, the nine separate compa-
MICS aggregating a total attendance
Of $4,000 patrons weekly. Never be-
fore has play run half a year stimuli
taneously in so many cities, includ-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF AR
TICLES OF INCORPORATION. ~

Notice is hereby given that the Ar
ticles Of Incorporation Of the Securi-
ty State Bank Of Manchester, Iowa,
have been amended by striking out
the word "seven" from Section 1 Of
Article V and inserting in lieu there
of the word mine" so that said Ar
ticle shall read as follows:
ARTICLE V. Section 1. The az
fairs of this corporation shall be
conducted and managed by a
board Of nine directors, who shall
be elected from the stockholders
at the annual meeting of the cor RI
poration, and shall hold office for
the term of one year, and until
their successors are elected and
qualified and have accepted office.
Dated this 25th day of January,
1916.
w. H. NORRIS,
Pres. Security State Bank Of
Manchester, Iowa.
F. B. WILSON,,
Cashier Security State Bank of
5wks4. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
HUNDREDS FLEE BIG FLOOD
Cold Snap, However, Abates Danger
in the Lowands of Indiana
Waters Do Much Damage.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 2.-Although
much damage has been done in the
lowlands and more than 1000 families
were forced to leave their homes by
rising waters, fears of serious flood
in Indiana have been largely dissi-
pated by the sharp drop in tempera-
iure Interurban and steam railway
traffic is delayed in some sections.
The Wabash and White rivers and
other streams are considerably above
food stages and are expected to con-
tinue rising for time, but a repeti-
ton of the 1918 disaster is not ex-
pected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
TURKS TO GET U. S. NOTE
To Be Asked About Sinking Of Liner
Persia-Vienna Denies Submarine
Was Responsible.

Washington, Feb, 2.-Austria has
furnished the United States complete
proof that none of her submarines
was responsible for the sinking Of the
P. & o. liner Persia in the Mediter-
ranean. simultaneously with this an.
nouncement by the state department
it was announced that the United
States has dispatched note of inquiry
to Turkey, asking the sultan's govern
ment to furnish proof that it's subma-
rines are equally ais innocent. If Tur-
key should reply that none of her sub
marines are guilty, state department
officials said, by the process of elimina-
ton, the Persia matter will have been
closed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
Congregational.

1920. Morning worship. Theme of
sermon: The Leaven in the Meal.
1900. Sunday School and Mems
Class.
$3.50. Junior Endeavor.
$3.50. Young Peoples meeting.
1880. Evening worship. At this
service DR.. F. O. Smith, for num-
Der of years medical missionary in
Turkey, will occupy the pulpit. DR..
Smith and his wife have but recent
ly returned from that country, and
he has an interesting story to tell.
His wife, being Manchester girl,
has many friends here. A large au-
dience is sure to greet DR.. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
DELHI.

Miss Ella Harris is visiting friends
at Manchester.
John Sweeney has purchased the
old Catholic church and will rem 3D.
ell It for residence.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Stinson of
Manchester, spent several days in
town last week.
Frank Sherman moved down from
Strawberry Point last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Burrell spent
a few days last week in Waterloo.
Mrs. w. C. Cummings and son, Ed
mund, Of Ryan, were guests last
week of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. B. Phillip.
Louis Quart Of Dundee, has rented
thu Frank Wilson place in town and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
Seek Hiqher Standard of Bread.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. "A general bet
terment of the bread business through
out the country is being planned at a
meeting of the executive committee of
ton and the Southeastern Master Ba.
kers' association which began at the
Ansley hotel. Uniform weights and
standards will probably be adopted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
SHELL SHIPS AT SALON|KI
German Afrship 1ombards Allies
Stores and Shipping With Great
Success, Says Berlin.

Berlin, Feb. IA German airship
had bombarded the allies ships and
stores at Saloniki with great success,
the war office announced, issuing the
following report on operations in the
Balkan theater of war:
"One of our airships attacked the
ships and depots Of the entente pow.
ers at the port of Saloniki with great
success" The report on operations
In the eastern war theater said:
Nothing important has occurred"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
PeopIe Calm in Montenegro,

Vienna, Feb. 2 (vfa Berlin, wireless
to Sayville).-An official report is
sued at the main headquarters of the
Austro- Hungarian army says: "The
situation in. Montenegro and the Sou
tart district is calm throughout. The
attitude Of the inhabitants leaves moth
Ing to be desired"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
CENSUS FIGURES SHOW IN
CREASE IN POPULATION.

Manchester has increased several
hundred in population during the
past five years, according to the
figures given out. by A. v. Swan, d.
rector of the state census. Delaware
county is shown to have made
gain during the same period. In 1910
the population of the county was
given as 1883 and the present fig
ures place it at 1864.
The report gives the following
as the population of the cities and
towns of this county:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
Methodist Episcopal,

The theme for the morning SER
mon next Sunday is MAN Dwelling
with God, and God Dwelling with
Man. I'm the evening the pastors
sermon theme will be prepared
ness"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
u. B Curch.

Regular services on Sunday.
Mid-week services on Thursday ev-
ening at the parsonage, 7:30.
: Ladies Aid Society will meet with
Miss Clara Wieser, Friday afternoon,
at 2 o'clock.
The w. M. S. will meet with Mrs.
Griffin next Tuesday afternoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
7 MANCHESTER CHURCHES.

v n The subject for the lesson next
Sunday is esprit" Services each
Sunday morning at 1890, in the Car.
negie Library.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
FARM FOR RENT.

A farm consisting Of one hundred
forty (140) acres with good improve
ments and one hundred sixty (160)
acres adjoining, without buildings, To-
Gated in the northern part of Prairie
township, is for rent. The two tracts
will be rented separately or togeth-
er for cash. Apply to ri,
5w1 E. B. STILES. MI
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
St, lPauI'S.

Rev. Miss Hindes of the United
Brethren church will occupy the pull
pit of this church next Sunday after
noon at $3.50. Sabbath school at 2:3O.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
WantAdS.
YEoMEN.

YEOMEN. F..
Brotherhood Of American Yeomen.
meets regularly every LIST and Sd,
Tuesdays. Visiting archers always.
welcome.
w. d. HOYT, .>&:~
Foreman. =
CEAS. H. BUNKER,
COrrespOndenf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
WANTED

WANTED n =
Your sewing neatly done; children's
clothes specially. .s 5.
MRS. LEE TAYLOR.
521 Iowa St. 3rd' house north Of
Union st. '",2"."' 2wks 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
Baptt6t Church.

Sunday morning subject, "Chrlst's
Teaching About Salvation
Evening, 1.-THE Sin Question"
Bible School u. Young peoples
meeting at GAS.
You Will find welcome at this
church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
Conservation March 2.

London, Feb. 2.-fhe CONSUMPTION
law recently passed in parliament will
become effective March 2, the Evening
Star announced.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02

Optimistic Thought.
The hour finds the man, not the
n1S2 tke hc:--. -.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
=: FOR SALE. .~.@t ,
House and lot. Inquire of G.. G.
PRIDE, Manchester, la. 4wks2
NOTICE.

NOTICE.. &
Ring taken from wash room in
rest room, Tuesday noon. Parties
known. Topaz setting, name inside.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02

PURE BRED WYANDOTTES.
Three cockrels for sale. Also eggs,
at Use per setting of fifteen eggs. q
5wks1-pd DEWEY A. JONES:
Tel. 1S4L on 2. Manchester, Ia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
GIRLS WANTED

to run sewing machine. Apply at
once. Diffle Glove Co. III franklin
street. 5wks1 r..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02

I A careful and systematic census OF
Manchester would show at least $50
more than the number given if we
are not mistaken.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
Anyone wishing to sell or buy real
estate, see. M. I. B. RICHMOND. sssz
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
WANTED

WANTED
A competent maid for general house,
work. No washing. Inquire of :.
MRS. THOMAS SCANLON, z
Opposite Congregational Church.
4Wkstf Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-02
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
If you are looking for a new and
modern residence in Manchester locat.-
ed near the High school, inquire at
this office for particulars. 52wkstf
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-02-25
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
II cross, feVerish, Constipated,
give california Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! If coat.
ed. or your child is listless, cross, few.
erish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full of cold or has sore throat
or any other chlldren's ailment, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup OF
Figs" then don't worry, because it is
perfectly harmless. and in few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
well, playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is ofttimes all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for 5O-cent bottle of
California Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children OF
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-02-25
GOOD CONDITIONS IN RUSSIA
Former American Physician Testlfiee
20 Denefits That Have Followed
Doing Away With Vodka.

"Fewer cases of insanity are being
received in the ahyiums and hospitals
OF Russia today than before the war,
Notwithstanding the brainracking ex-
psrieneea which hundreds OF thou
sands OF people OF that country have
gone through during the last year.
This indicates to my mind that prohi-
bition OF the sale OF vodka has been
D great thing for Russia"
This statement was made 20 q re-
porter by Or. Philip Newton. formerly
q hospital physician OF Washington.
now hrigadier general in the medical
branch OF tho Russian army. Doctor
Newton arrived here recently after
having served for fifteen months in
Ruaala--first as q surgeon OF the
American Red Cross and since Octo-
Der. 1915. in tho Russian army.
Tho prohibition OF the sale OF vod-
IA and other intoxloants has made .
better citizen and soldier OF the Rus.
sian" Doctor Newton said "He may
not be az smart as the English and
French. but he can do harder work
and better withstand hardshipa, The
Russians make ideal hospital patients.
The manner in which they endure the
most painful injuries Ii wasderful. -
Washington Cd. CD Star.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-02-25
WANTED !, \
MAN AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Anthropoloaists Have Discovered
Many interesting Faets That Have
Bearing on Their Relations.


At q recent meeting of the German
AnthropologicaI society. Prof. Ed Hahn
lectured on human races and proper
ties Of domestic animals. dwelling es-
pecially on such relations as are found
20 exist between the outward appear
ance OF human races and the races Of
mans animal companions. The hues
mainly occurring In the case Of man
as well as OF domestic animals are
black. brown. red. yellow and white, .
remarkable feature being that these
external characteristics seem to be
contested with the whole Of bodily
constitution. A distinguished anthro-
biologist Prof. Eugen Fischer Of Frei-
burg. Baden. on evidence afforded by
the eye OF mammals. considers the
Wilderness OF domestic animals and
white man 10 be kindred phenomena.
nor does he hesitate TO suggest many
other analogies OF similar kind be-
tween man and animals. According to
che lecturer. humanity as whole, In
elusive OF what are called primitive
peoples. has been subjected for some
time to conditions similar to those at
work In the case OF our domestic ami.
mails. The classification mainly based
on color may be replaced by q system
OF darker and lighter strains within .
given race. Attention Ii drawn in this
connection to the Simmenthal oxen,
which. within memory OF man. have
become remarkably bright-colored. as
we'll as to the fact that the subae.
quent darkening of adults points to
the merging. in olden times, Of bright.
or and darker varieties of man.--sci-
entIfc American.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-02-25
soLoNs ENGAGE IN BATTLE.
Ink Bottles and Paper Weights
Thrown by Excited Legislators.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Tumnltuous
scenes occurred in the Oklahoma
house of representatives late Friday
while the members were voting on
section of an election law, designed to
take the place of the famous grand
father clause" which was recently
declared unconstitutional by the Unit
ed States supreme court because 1t, in
effect, disenfranchised the negro pop
ulation Of the state.
Partisan feeling over the new meas
ure finally eliminated in an outbreak,
precipitated by charges OF corruption
and the passing of the lie between
members, during which ink bottles,
paper weights and other fixtures OF
the members desks were used as
weapons, and set battle seemed in
evitable as Democrats massed and ad-
vanced toward the Republicans and
Socialists. Arthur H. Geissler, chair
man of the Republican state central
committee, was knocked down and
rendered unconscious by Representa-
tive Loris E. Bryant of Hig Heart,
Usage county
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-02-25
Growing uneenxsnsIonalItx.

woman'a rebellion 10 everywhere
indicated. her brllllance. her Faliings.
her unroaaonableness. all these are ex.
eellent signs OF her revolt. She 10
even revolving against her own
beauty: often abe nealects her clothes,
Der hair. her complexion. her teeth.
This ia n pity. but Il must not be taken
too seriously. men on active service
grow boards. and woman In her eman.
cipation campaign 10 still too busy to
think OF the art OF charming. l sus.
pect that as time passes and she suf'
ters less intolerably from q sense OF
injustice. she will revert 10 the old
graeea The art OF charming was a
response TO convention. and OF late
years unconventionallty. n great deal
Of which 10 ridiculous, has grown much
more among women than among men,
w. l. George. In Atlantic Monthly.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-02-25
AILING WOMEN
NEED THIS FAMOUS
DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION

Thousands Of women who are now
blessed with robust health cannot un.
derstand why thousands of other wom-
en- continue to worry and suffer from
ailments peculiar to women when they
can obtain for a triffing sum DR..
Pierces Favorite Prescription which
will surely and quickly Danish all
pain, distress and misery and restore
the womanly functions to health.
This prescription of DR.. Pierce's ex-
tracted from roots and herbs is a tenn
perance remedy.
To get rid of irregularities, or ca
tarrhal condition, to avoid pain at Ger.
tain times, to overcome irritability
and weakness, waste no time, but get
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription in
liquid or tablet form this very day,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-02-25
N|CARAGUAN TREATY
FINALLY RATIFIED
REPUBLICAN SENATORS
VOTE WITH MAJORITY, AND
FIVE DEMOCRATS PROTEST.
Under Terms Of Convention the Gen.
trail American Republic Will Re-
ceive Three Million Dollars
For Right Of Way.

Washington.-The senate on Friday,
nv a vote of SIS to IS, ratified the
longpending and persistently opposed
Nicaraguan treaty, whereby the
United States would acquire a ninety
nine-year option on the Nicaraguan
canal route and a naval base In the
gulf of Fonseca for 100000.
Included In the ratification resolu-
ton was a provision declaring that
the United States in obtaining the
naval base, does not intend TO Vlotate
any existing rights in the Fonseca
gulf of Costa RIGA, Honduras ana Sal-
vador, which had protested against
the proposed requirement.
Five Democratic senators voted
against the treaty. They were Cham
berlain, MARITIME, Clarke of Arkansas
Thomas and Vardaman. Republicans
who voted against the ratification
were Borah, Clapp, Cummins, Gronna'
Jones, Kenyon, La Toilette, McCum'
Der, Nelson, Norris, Smith OF Mlchi-
gan, Smoot and Warren.
Fifteen Republican senators JOIN
ed the administration forces in sup
port of the treaty. They were Bran
degee, Colt, Dillingham;, Dupont, Fall
Gallinger, Harding, Lippitt, Lodge
Mclean, Page, Poindexter, Suther-
land, Wadsworth and Weeks.
Immediately after the senate had
acted, Senior Chammorro, the Near
aguan minister, said he would at once
communicate with his government
and that he expected ratification OF
the convention by his government
would soon follow and exchanges be
made to put the treaty in force.