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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
ARMY NURSE DIES
+ AT ADVANCED Age
WOMAN WHO NURSED WOUNDED
SOLDIERS OF CIVIL WAR
IS LAID TO REST.
CAME TO MANCHESTER In 1858
Funeral Services Held in Methodist
Church last Thursday
Afternoon.

| Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca
Otis were held in the Methodist Epis-
/ copal church of this city last Thurs
day afternoon, and interment was
made in Oakland cemetery. Rev. G.
! X. Hudson, pastor Of the church, had
charge of the services. Members OF
| W. A. Morse post, and the Woman's
Relief corps attended the services in
! bodies.
Mrs. Otis was born near Belfast,
Ireland, May 10th, 1926 and died at
the home of her granddaughter, Mrs.
Alice Harrison at Emmettsburg, To-
wa, September 18th, 1916, at the ad-
vanced age of 80 years, months and
2 days.
When she was 10 years Of age she
came to the United States, and in
1858 she came to Manchester. Dur
ing the Civil war her husband was
unable to enter the service as a SOL
dier on account of age. but was CIV
en- charge of ward for wounded sol
diers at Jefferson Barracks, at st.
Louis. He sent for his wife to come
and help care for the soldiers. This
was during the summer Of 1852 and
her devoted services were given un-
til the close Of the war. Her great
sympathy for suffering humanity. her
kind and gentle tenderness soon
made the soldier feel that she was his
friend She comforted and cheered
wounded and homesick ones as they
were brought in from the battle
fields. Among the soldiers she was
Familiarity known as Mother" and
remained by each one as he passed
over the River, giving words of COM
fort and solace. The work she perform
ed and the sacrifices she made during
those terrible days Of strife, are known
best to the men who served their
country and brought to her ward
for nursing.
The oldest church record available
bears the name of Rebecca Otis, and
for more than half century she was
member of Ira Adams Bible class.
She is survived by her granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. Harrison: and three nieces,
Mrs. D. F. Young. Mrs. Fl. f. Whit
ney and Mrs. Jennie Ford, all of this
city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Death SUMMONS
MRS. N. Powers
MRS. POWERS CAME TO COUNTY
FORTY-SEyEN YEARS AGO. RE.
SIDED HERE FOR 9S YEARS.
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD ON MONDAY
Survived by Four Daughters and Two
Sons, and One Sister. Nourned
by Large Circle Of Friends.

Mrs. Margaret Powers died at her
home in this city Friday afternoon
at the advanced age Of eighty-six
years. Mrs. Powers had been In her
husual health until about week ago,
when she was stricken. Funeral SER
vices were held in st. Mary's Cath
olic church on Monday morning at
$3.50. Rev. Father r. Rooney had
charge of the services. Rev. Father
Rooney was assisted during the ser
vices by Rev. Father Casey Of Straw
berry Point, and Rev. Father O'Meara
Of Williams, Iowa. Interment was
made in st. Mary's cemetery.
Margaret Keyes was born in Novem-
ber, 1880, at Clonmel, County Upper
ary, Ireland. She came to America
when she was sixteen years OF age
and located at Conway, Massachs-
setts. While she lived at Conway she
was united in marriage with Mr.. Thos.
Powers, and soon after their mar
riage they came to Delaware coun-
ty and settled on a farm in Adams
township. They resided on a farm
for. twenty-five years, and about
twenty-five years ago they came to
Manchester, where the family has re-
sided since. .. .
To Mr.. and Mrs. Powers eight chill
dren were born, namely: Mrs. A.
Thorpe, Manchester: Mrs. Patrick
Devlin, OF Sioux aFlls, South Dako-
ia; Miss Nell Powers of this city:
Miss Josephine Powers of Williams,
Iowa; Michael Powers of this city:
Edward Powers, deceased; Mrs. Chas.
Mccormick of this city; J. J. Pow
ers of Youngstown, Ohio. One child
died in infancy. Mrs. Powers Is al
so survived by one sister, Mrs. Nc
Donough of Ray, North Dakota
Mrs Powers death removes one OF
the pioneer women of this part OF the
state. She came here in an early
day and faced the hardships of those
days with sincere desire to bring
about the best possible condition for
her family and those who would fol-
low her. She was devout member
of the Catholic church and exempli-
fed its teachings in her daily life. To
her children she was mother in ev-
cry sense of the word.
The bereaved relatives have the
sincere sympathy Of many friends in
this time of sorrow. /
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
United Brethren.

a notice is hereby given to the
members and friends of the church in
terested in the future work of the
congregation to be present next Sum
day morning, at which time the mat
ter will be brought to vote, whether
the congregation will guarantee the
support of a pastor another year. The
matter was brought up at quarterly
conference but it was felt that not a
sufficient number were present for de-
cision. There will be no discussion
a simple statement of affairs, and a
vote taken. II you are Interested
come.
Next Sunday is the last of this con-
ference year, and the last one which
your present pastor will be with you.
All our friends will receive a most
cordial welcome. Morning worship at
1O:30, subject of discourse, Paul's
Closing Exhortations to the Church
of Corinth. Evening service at 1880,
theme, The Great Salvation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING.

The Manchester Commercial club
met at the noon hour in Bowen's cafe
on Monday of this week. This was
one OF the most largely attended
meetings ever held by the club. Re-
ports from the various committees
were read. and the treasurer's report
was submitted and accepted. This
report showed that after all Jubilee
bills were paid the club had a neat
balance left.
DR.. II. NJ. Bradley, chairman of the
committee on good roads, was author
lied to apear before the city council
and call their attention to the condi-
tions OF the roads leading into Man
chester. DR.. Bradley appeared be-
fore the council and called the coun-
cil's attention to this subject.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
SUCCESSFUL JUBILEE.
Manchester COmmercil Club Did
Themselves Proud Last Week.
(From the Hopkinton Leader.)

(From the Hopkinton Leader.)
The Manchester Commercial Club
is entitled to or 'Sfor the very ef-
ficient way in On they pulled of
their Jubilee soration last week,
During the rnoons and evenings
of the tb Says there was a steady
run of programs that kept all
busy sightseeing. In addition the
Car i shows occupied very good
.el :. of the modern midway with
!, $pws of various character. Horse
Mpg, ball games, free vaudeville
S band and some speaking un-
de diculties of noise and confu-
sion made carnival effect that the
people hunting excitement seem to
enjoy. The exhibitions were clean
and seemly. There may have been
some Of the naughty sort behind the
screens, but if there were most peo-
pie did not advertise the fact. AS a
matter of fact it was commonly re-
ported that the show people had a
crouch because the people did not
patronize them sufficiently, because
of the free attractions. The night en-
tertainments were attended by large
crowds. Under the glare Of the illu-
limitations the spirit of fun and daring
took on the carnival atmosphere and
most all present endeavored to have
good time in good natured way.
The fight of the aeroplane Friday af-
ternoon was very pretty affair, and
interesting to those for whom it was
a first experience. The flier came
from the east at four o'clock, and by
reason of the clear atmosphere was
visible for many miles. 1t rose to
view on the horizon like the distant
flight of a bird and approached in
an almost direct line in view of the
crowd, finally alighting as gracefully
as a swan in front of the amphithea-
ter. Later the aviator made flight
above the city. The weather was pro-
pitious for the financial end of the
Jubilee and the attendance was large
1t was reported at the close that the
receipts would amply cover expenses
and leave a balance Of several hun
ired dollars for the use of the Com
mercal Club in some Of its future
promotions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
SECURES AN EXCELLENT POSI-
TION.

Miss Ruth Suckow, who accompan-
led her mother to Denver, Colorado,
for visit with her sister, has been
offered, and has accepted position
of assistant in the department of EX-
preston and English in the University
of Denver. Miss Suckow is eminent
ly fitted for this line Of work. and
her friends in Manchester will be
gratitied to learn that She has secured
such a desirable position. She will
make her home during the school year
with her sister, Mrs. Hunting, who
lives in Denver. Mrs. Suckow is eX-
pected home in a short time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
PRESBYIERY MEETS in
MANCHESTER Church
SESSIONS ATTENDED BY MINIS
TIERS OF DUBUQUE PRESBY.
Terry AND DELEGATES.
NJ. E. Conference A, j VLO0
Manchester Church Adopts g
tons, Asking for Return Of j
Pastor, Rev. c. X. Hudson.

The Dubuque Presbytery opened It's
fall session in the Manchester church
on Tuesday evening, at which time the
work of organizing was perfected and
two able addresses given. The bus1-
ness sessions are being held today,
when the work of the churches in
the Dubuque Preshytery will be ta-
ken up and plans outlined for the
work of the coming year.
The sessions are largely attended
by visiting clergymen, and delegates.
and a profitable session is being held.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
THE BORDER SITUATION.

Corporal r. Pfohl, of Dubuque
spent a few hours in Dubuque last
| Saturday morning, and while here
was flooded with questions as to how
| the Iowa boys are getting along on
| the Mexican border and when they
would be home. Corporal Pfohl is a
| member of the Dubuque company and
was selected by the regular army
officers at Brownsville to do recruiting
work in eastern Iowa. He had been
working at Keokuk, Muscatine, Ft.
Madison, and other southeastern To-
wa points and was on his way home to
Dubuque to see his mother, who Is
seriously i'll. Mr.. Pfohl says that the
Iowa troops found a pretty hard look
ing place to pitch tents upon their
cleared, making a more desirable
camp than they had at Des Moines.
He says that reports of conditions
as reported in the north were exag-
gerated in the extreme. When ask
ed as to when the boys were likely
to return home, he said that no one
seems to know for a certainty. but
that it is likely that the troops will
be kept for some time yet. The troops
have had little trouble with the Mex
leans, and are careful to observe a
constant vigilence, and keep away
from the river for a safe distance. He
says that one of the men from the
Davenport company failed to report,
and it was believed that he had de-
serted. His body was found among
the sage brush some distance from
the Iowa camp, literally riddled with
bullets. How he came to his death Is
a mystery. which may never be
solved. Pfohl says that some of the
soldiers will go to Brownsville and
indulge in fire water too freely, and
when the Mexicans do not show fight
they frequently pick quarrels with
troops from other states, winding up
in a fight The recruiting officer says
that the married men may later be
allowed to return home, but it was
his opinion that the companies would
be kept on the border indefinitely.
The new recruits are sent to Ft, Des
Moines where thye are given the same
training as the men receive in camp
at Brownsville, and as soon as vacan-
cies are created in the ranks at
Brownsville these recruits will be
sent to the border.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
COUNCIL MEETING,

The City Council met in regular ses-
sion in City Manager Matthew'S Of
flee on Monday evening, with Council
men Davis, Williams and Dorman, and
Mayor Richardson and City Manager
Matthews present. ....
The usual grist of monthly bills
were presented and allowed. Dr.
Bradley appeared before the council
on behalf Of the Commercial club and
prove the highways and streets lead
ing into Manchester. No action was
taken by the council regarding the
suggestions made by the Commercial
clubs representative.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
WELSH MALE OUARTETTE.

Music lovers will not forget the
terest which is in store for them when
the Welsh Male quartette will appear
here next Wednesday evening, Septem-
ber 9th. These noted singers come
highly recommended and will give a
program of music which will be worth
hearing. They will also tell in their
own way of their escape from the
sinking ocean liner, the Lusitania.
These singers come here under the
auspices of the Mems Brotherhood of
the Methodist church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
INCREASE IN PENSION.

Just before congress closed it's ses-
sions law was passed giving widows
'ar veterans $40 per month
- - vh0 have reached the age Of
20 years, and giving the same amount
to those who were wives of soldiers
during their service in the war. Wild
ows who married veterans on and
after January 9th, 1890, are given a
pension of S12 per month. Pension
Agent Marvin of this city has sent a
number Of applications for Manches-
ter women who are eligible for the in
crease in pension to the department
in Washington.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
KILLING FROST.

This section was visited Saturday
and Sunday night by killing frosts,
which did considerable damage to
corn which had not had time to ma
ture. A goodly shore Of the early
planted corn was out of danger of the
frost. while good deal Of the corn
should have had at least ten days more
of warm weather in which to fill
properly. --- LIZ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
CATES-LONG.

Miss Ella Gates, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Gates, and Irving Long,
son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Long, of
this city, were united in marriage
at Waterloo Wednesday, September
18th, 1916, Rev. J. Frank Moore, for
merly pastor Of the First Congrega-
tional church of this city, performed
the ceremony. The young people had
kept their plans profound secret,
and returned home Wednesday even
ing. leaving Thursday morning for
Vermillion, South Dakota, where the
groom is student in the department
of the state university
Mr.. and Mrs. Long are popular
among our young people. and enter
upon married life with the heartiest
good wishes of a host of friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT,

Inc following was contributed b.
Mrs. LYDIA NJ. Elder. and read at thu
funeral services of Mrs. Rebecca Otis
last Thursdya. ..
Mrs. Otis was a charter member
OF No. 80, Woman's Relief Corps
which was organized in 1885, ant
was for good many years chaplain
Sof our local corps. ~, also our stat,
or department chaplain for som'
time. She has rendered loving ant
tender ministrations to the boys il
blue as an army nurse and otherwise
; has been helpful to us all for which
we revere her memory, ..~n~
I'VE are gathered here. my sis
ters. to render the last office the
living may minister to the dead THAI
we are born to die is a solemn truth
the fixed law of being. Honor ant
station have no power to arrest the
hand Of the destroyer, and youth anC
age bow alike before him.
How beautifully true is the scrip,
tural comparison of life to a flower
which springeth up in the morning
but in the evening is cut down and
withers away For so short is the
span of life that we hardly enter the
world inspired with bright hopes and
anticipations ere we are summoned
by the Angel Of Death to leave it
How gross would be the darkness oi
the hour were it not for the hope
inspired by Divine revelation and the
comforting words Of our Lord, who
said. I am the resurrection and the
Life
Another one of our members has
been taken from us. We shall miss
her words of council so frought with
wisdom; her watchfulness over and
devotion to our cause for the sons
of freedom and their widows and or
phans. But hushed be every mur-
mur. Our loss is her gain. Shall we
not seek to be better prepared for
the summons? For the lips that ut
ter these solemn truths. in turn will
be still in death for in the providence
Of God none can escape it.
Eve are again reminded that our
days are swifter than a weaver's
shuttle that the latter end of man
is only winding sheet, a lowly bed,
a narrow house beneath the waving
grasses and marble slabe, where sing
ing birds and gentle breezes play in
spring time: but we would dispel
from our minds these gloomy
thoughts of death for there is hope
for us, for a voice from the throne
says: Blessed are the dead that die
in the Lord from henceforth; yea,
saith the spirit that they may rest
from their labors and their works do
follow them
"Believing this comforting promise
we calmly say, THY will be Done
Thou gavest her to us, Thou hast
taken her away. We hope and trust
that the union severed here may be
renewed in the realms of glory. So
teach us to number our days that we
may apply our hearts unto wisdom"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
NEW CASES FILED.

The following new cases were filed
with Clerk A. o. Stanger. for the Octo-
ber term OF the District Court:
Julia Collins VS.. Thomas Drummy.
Petition at Law.
H. c. Smith vs.. C. 5. Boulier and
Ralph Boulier. Petition at law.
Ruth May Bishop VS., Edw. {. Bish-
Gp. Petition in Equity. "''i~
Ventura M. Jenkins VS., Emily Blan-
chard ct al. Petition i'll Equity.
Gertrude Palmer, VS.. Glenn Palmer
Petition in Equity.
Robinson Lumber Company VS.. Jno.
Thillen and Mrs. John Thillen. Pc
ttion at Law.
B. H. Durey VS.. Owen F. Casey and
Ann Casey. Petition at law.
L. G. Lawrence VS.. c. A. Robinson.
Petition at law. .--4.r'fs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
congregational.

Morning worship at 1890. Theme
OF the sermon. Gods Masterpiece. -
Sunday school at 1900.
Y. p. S. c. E. at $50.
At 7:S0 the congregation will unite
with the ether churches in union
service at the Methodist church, at
which DR., Kenford, representative of
the state board of health. will speak
on the subject Of tuberculosis
All services in the Congregational
church will be held in the basement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
NEW FIRE HOSE.

Seven hundred feet of new fire hose
was received by the local fire depart
ment the first Of the week. This new
equipment was greatly needed, and
now that it is a part of the fire fight
ing apparatus the local company is
well equipped to fight a fire. Sever
al hundred feet of the old hose is to
be sent to the factory for repairs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
LOSES FINGER IN CORN BINDER.

Francis B. Dunham. while operating
a corn binder on Monday, met with an
accident which cost his his fore
finger on the left hand The finger
was caught in one of the large chains
and so badly crushed that it had to
be amputated at the second joint. The
injury will lay Mr. Dunham up for
several weeks, just at time when he
has thousand and one jobs to at
tend to,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
RECEPTION FOR TEACHERS.

The members of the library board
and the librarian rendered recep-
ton to the teachers of the city schools
and the new superintendent in the
auditorium of the Carnegie library last
Friday evening. 4 goodly number
attended and an enjoyable evening
was had by those present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
MISSION AT RYAN SVNDAy

Special Mission services we're held
IN the Lutheran church at Ryan last
Sunday. Rev. Eugene Melchert. the
pastor, was assisted in tie services
by ReVs. Jaulson of Export, Reinsch
OF Ottumwa, and lde of Monticello
The services were largely attended,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
BANK STATEMENTS.

I On another page of this issue ap-
pear number of bank statements
from the leading banking institutions
in the county. Tb ese statements in
dicate that all of these institutions are
in a prosperous condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
HOLDING COURT IN WATERLOO.

Judge George w. Dunham went to
Waterloo Monday morning to open the
fall term Of the District court. Judge
Dunham will be kept busy with court
work there for many weeks as up
wards of 1900 cases are entered on
the docket.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
Baptist.

The pastor will preach both morn
ing and evening. Sunday school at
II m. Young peoples service at
$50. Everyone welcome.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-20
st. PauI'S,

Rev. D. A. Leamon will preach in
this church next Sunday afternoon at
$3.50. SABBATH school, at 2:30.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-17
SENATOR OWEN DEFENDS
WILSON ADMINISTR ATION

Concord. n. H., March Ca de
tailed euogy Of the work of the exec
utive ana legislative branches of the
federal government under democratic
control, was delivered by United states
Senator Robert l.. owen of Oklahoma,
at a Jackson day dinner of New lIamp-
shire democrats here tonight Senator
owen took rp the important measures
passed BY congress since the inuugu-
ration of President Wilson, summarize
ing his conclusions thus,
"All these bills--the tariff bill, the
federal reserve act, the clayton anti
trust bil, the federal trade commits
sion bin, the seamens act-have had
one purpose-the promotion of com
mon good The abatement OF monopoly
the bettermont Of mankind the lower
ing of the cost Of living and the great
er happiness of all our people
Senator owen plaised the work Of
the various executive departments and
continued
perhaps the greatest accomplish
meni. the one for which our people
are more deeply grateful than any
other, is that the president has kept
us out of war and in a condition of
profound peace while all the world
beside seems torn with war or Inter
nal violence Under extreme provoca-
ton the president has nevertheless
used his great powers and his
great Influence against any act that
would involve the people of the United
States in war, either with the weakest
Of our neighbor nations, or with the
strongest nations of the world such
rs Great Britain and Germany. both of
whom because OF the excitement and
stress of life and death struggle
have disregarded in various ways the
law and our legal rights. |
An administration less wise and less
thoughtful might easily have been
swept into war with Mexico, with Ger |
many ana Austria, or with Great Rri-
ain and its allies.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-17
CITY BANK CLEARINGS.
Yesterday
$61,63S.1l.

alarming. One other consul at first
reported he would leave, but later
changed his mind, saying the situation
had cleared.
No reply has yet come from Cen
eral Carranza to the American note
announcing the acceptance of his
proposal for reciprocal action on the
border The fact that his troops eyi-
dently are cooperating with the
American columns is viewed as an
swer enough in itself for the time be-
ing. The international forces are
forming a huge steel ring about the
bandits lair. slowly closing in from
all sides
Recruiting Progress.
Reports from the scores of recruit
ing agencies reopened yesterday
throughout the country began to fill
ter into the war department today.
They contained little definite infor-
nation. BY the end of the week Ad-
jutant General Mccain expects to have
figures available on the number of
applicants who have been accepted
When the depots turn in their first
fiveday report, however, a clear in
dcation will be available as to the
time it will take to enlist the 10000
men congress has voted to add to the
army Immediately