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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
earl HARRISON IS
STRUCK BY TRAIN
ACCIDENT TAKES PLACE At
CROSSING EAST OF STRAW.
BERRY POINT ON MONDAY
new AUTO IS A TOTAL WRECK
Injured Man 10 Brought to His Home
In Manchester. Injuries believed
to be not dangerous.

Earl Harrison, of this city, met
with a serious accident on Monday
morning while crossing the Chicago
Milwaukee & st Paul track east OF
Strawberry Point. Mr.. Harrison is
travelling salesman for the Hanson
Fruit company of Dubuque, and was
returning to Manchester after max
ing his route in the northeastern part
of the state, and while crossing the
tracks his new Buick roadster in
which he was travelling was struck by
a south bound freight train, and
completely wrecked, and he fright
fully bruised. Mr.. Harrison stopped
his car some forty feet from the cross
ing to find out if there might be
train in close proximity. Not hear
ing the approaching train he proceed
ed to drive across. and just as he
was on the crossing freight train,
coming at a good rate Of speed,
struck the car, and carried it some
sixty rods. Mr.. Harrison was car
ried with the wrecked automobile,
and frightfully bruised. Fortunately
no bones were broken.
A few minutes after the accident oc'
Cured physicians from Strawberry
Point were caring for the injured ma
and he was brought to his home here,
where every attention possible is
given by his mothe- and friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
MISS CLARA BARR
IS GRANTED RELEASE
WELL KNOWN SCHOOL TEACHER
PASSED AWAY At HER HOME
AFTER PAINFUL ILLNESS.
FUNERAL HELD MONDAY AFTERNOON
Survived by Aged Mother, Five
Brothers and -four Sisters, and
Large Circle Of Friends.

Miss Clara Barr passed away
at her home in this city Friday even-
ing, June Both, after an illness OF
many weeks. During the greater part
Of her illness she suffered intense
". Funeral services were held at
the Presbyterian church Monday a1ter
noon, July Srd, and interment was
made in Oakland cemetery. Rev. w.
A. Montgomery. pastor OF the church'
conducted the services.
Clara B. Barr was born in Honey
Creek township. Delaware county,
Iowa, October 14th, 1866. Her child
hood days were spent on the home
farm. She attended Upper Iowa UNI
versity at Fayette and the sta'e
Teachers College at Cedar FANS,
fitting herself for the profession OF
teacher. During the past twenty-five
years she spent most of her time IN
teaching school in many cities
throughout the state. She taught
successfully in the schools at San
burn, Sac City, Monticello, Hopkin-
ton, Greeley and Manchester. In her
work as teacher she was singularly
successful, and in each city where
she taught she formed many friend
ships.
She was member of the Presby-
terian church, and also an actiVe
member Of the Pythian Sisters OF
Manchester. In her death these orga'
izations have lost faithful and
much beloved member.
She leaves to mourn her death her
aged mother Mrs. Margaret Barr, or
this city; five brothers, John, WILL
lam and George Barr of Manchester
JAS. T. Barr Of Mitchell, South Da-
kota: Andrew L. Barr of Los An
geles, California; and four sisters,
Mrs. Mary A. McMillen, Of 'Sanborn,
Iowa; Mrs Margaret Roberts, Of
Dickson, North Dakota; Mrs II. 9.
Rogers, of Newell. Iowa; and Mrs.
Jennie Russell, of Manchester.
Miss Barr was closely associated
with the social life Of Manchester
for many years and because Of her
happy and kindly nature she was uni
sersally beloved. During the last few
years she devoted her time in car
ing for her aged mother. When
disease fastened its relentless hold
upon her, and intense suffering be-
came her portion, she bore 1t all
with Christian fortitude.
The sincerest sympathy Is extended
to the aged mother, who has lost
faithful opd 1Ovinu dauphtpr and to
the brothers and sisters, who sorrow
ing because Of the departure of a
loved one
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
REPUBLICAN COUNTY cONvEN-
TION

The republican county convention
was held in the court house on Sat
urday, July 1st, and was attended by
delegates from the various townships
Of the county. Inasmuch as there
were no vacancies on the republican
ticket, no appointments had to be
made.
w. S Klaus was elected chairman
of the County Central committee and
Chas. H Bunker secretary.
The following were chosen as dele
gates to the state convention: s. W..
Klaus, =. H. Hoyt, E. B. Stiles, w.
B. Robinson, E. E. Moore, F. w.
Klaus, J. G. Sabin, F. A. Peet, A. .
Stanger, VIM. Cooking, F. R. Tesar,
and H. S. Pierce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
THE FOURTH At CAMP DODGE.

It is estimated that upwards of ten
thousand visitors were at Camp
Dodge, near Des iMoines, on the
Fourth, to participate in the Oh
servance of the National holiday. An
elaborate program had been prepared,
Major H. G. Utley, of the First In
fantry regiment. having general
charge Of the program.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
MANCHESTER HAS A
live commercial Club
ORGANIZATION Is PERFECTED
THURSDAY. OFFICERS AND
COMMITTEES CHOSEN.
DR.. n. D. WILSON ELECTED SECRETARY
Seventy Business and Profess onal
Men Of Manchester Subscrice
as Members

The Manchester Commercial clSb
met in the City Council rooms last
Thursday evening to perfect its or
ganization. At this meeting the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President, Hon. A. NJ. Cloud.
Vice President, z. NJ. Hughes.
Secretary, DR.. N. D. Wilson.
Treasurer, Harry c. Seeds.
Executive Committee, A. ], Gi dner.
Burton Clark, A. R. Leroy, G. G.
Yoran. The officers named above are
ax-officio members of the executive
committee.
Tae Constitution was read, discusse
and adopted at the meeting. Space
forbids publishing the constitution IN
it's entirety, but everyone interested
in the success of the club Is invited
to call at the office Of the secretary
and inspect the constitution.
Committees on new enterprises,
business, agriculture, city improve
ment, amusements, entertainments,
good roads, and labor, were arrang-
ed for. These committees will have
in charge different matters of inter
est to the members and the general
public. Any person in Manchester Or
Delaware county who is interested
in this club is eligible and is solicit
ed to become member.
The membership fee is SO per
year for a term Of three years. This
term gives time to perfect the organ
ization and bring about a better de-
velopment of some Of the natural re-
sources of Manchester and Delaware
county than shorter term could pos
sibly do.
The funds of the association are
carefully safeguarded. No money re-
ceived by the treasurer can be ac-
cepted without issuing a receipt there
for and no money can be expended
without first having been ordered by
the club at meeting and such pay
ment will then be made by him Upon
an official order signed by the
president and secretary.
The meetings of the club will be
held at noon on the first and third
Monday OF each month, and the even
tinx meetings on the second nssday
OF each month. The evening meet
ings will be held in the council
rooms, and the noon day meetings at
such place as the executive committee
shall designate.
Everyone interested in the progress
Nof the community is urged to present
their ideas to the club which will be
pleased to cooperate with them along
any desirable lines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
sNODGRESS MANN CLOTHING
SALE

On another page Of this issue ap'
pears the page advertisement of the
Snodgress Mann Clothing Company
announcing mammoth stock reduc-
ing sale, which commences on Satur.
day of this week. Mr.. Mann, the
new manager, is going to pull Oft
one of the largest sales ever held
in Manchester, and exceptionally at.
tractive bargains in mems and boys
clothing are offered. Our readers
should give this announcement care.
full attention. This sale will offer an
opportunity to buy high-grade mer'
chandis at real bargain prices.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
THIEVES TAKE PREACHERS AU-
TOMOBILE.

Thieves made an apparently success
full getaway at Clear Lake with Rev.
C. K. Hudsons new Ford Touring
car Monday afternoon. Rev. Mr..
Hudson and family had been spend
ing a short vacation at the lake and
had stored the car. When the fam
lily wanted to use the car few hour
after it had been stored they
covered that it had been taken. No
clue as to the identity of the thieves
has been foud, and it is believed that
the machine was taken by members
Of gang Of professional automobile
thieves which have been working in
central west for some months. The
officers communicated with ]. NJ.
the central west for some time. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
SPECIAL COUCH SALE

A. D. Brown offers necessary
household article at a very low
figure. This article is high grade
couch. These couches ordinarily re-
tail for more than twenty-five dollars.
but on Saturday of this week you
can secure one of them at $1S.65. In
his advertisement on page four you
will find a more detailedaccount OF
the bargains he is offering.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
MILK HAwLER HAS CLOSE CALL

Mr.. Nightingale o. Winthrop, who
drives a motor truck for the Win
throp creamery company, I'D a
mighty close call while attempting to
cross the Illinois Central tracks at
Masonville Saturday morning. Mr..
Nightingale was going through Mas
onville at fairly good rate of speed,
headed for the Frank Childs farm.
Just as he was about to cross the
track east Of the depot, west bound
passenger train struck the truck and
wrecked the machine, and scattered
the milk, cream, butter and some ice
which was on the truck. Mr.. Nightin
gale realized that he was unable to
bring his car to a stop before the col.
lision would take place. He made a
plunge for his life and landed clear
of the track. 1t was a mighty mar
row escape for the driver.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
U. s. MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the United Brethren church
will meet with Mrs. George Skinner
Tuesday, July II. This will be an
all day meeting. Dinner will be serv-
ed at 12 o'clock. Conveyances will
be furnished for all who wish to 60.
The program for the day will be
Home Missions"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
MANCHESTER, IOWA JULY S, 1916.

Jones & Sons on Tuesday afternoon,
to learn the number OF the engine
and car, in the hope that the proper.
ty may be found and the thieves
caught.
Mr.. Hudson purchased the car
only few weeks ago. and had had
little use of it so far. 1t is to be
hoped that the thieves will be ap.
pretended, and given their just
deserts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
Presbyterian Church.

There will be the usual services
next Sunday, with preaching at 10:30
"a. NJ. and 1880 p. m. Evening theme
"The Development of Sim
Prayer meeting Thursday, 1880 pm.
The Annual Sunday school picnic
will be held at Lower Spring Branch,
Tuesday, July II. Come next Sunday
and learn particulars.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The democratic county convention
on Saturday selected delegates to
the state convention. No resolutions
were adopted or other business trans
acted.
The delegates selected are as fol-
lows: Robt. Barr, E. B. Porter, j.
], Goen, Frank Link, VIM. Hammond,
r. Hogan, Henry Bronson, E. E..
Coakley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
w, c. T. U. NOTES

It's coming, sure. What? Della
ware county convention, w. 7. G. ..
Don't forget it, please. July 18th, at
Congregational church.
Election is coming. Who's who
for governor? Merdith. Merdith IL
the man. Vote for Meredith.
Editor and Press correspondent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05

Services next Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock in the Presbyterian church.
Rev. Eugene Melchert Of Ryan will
preach. The public Is cordially in.
vited to attend the services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
REMAINS OF MRS BONNIE FOUND
NEAR ELK CREEK
EarlYille-PE eoni.

When the disastrous flood swept
through Elk Creek region, on May
"a, 1896, over twenty years ago. Mrs.
Bonnie, who resided in small house
on the lowlands, was drowned and
her body was never found although a
strenuous search was made for the
remains, throughout the entire bottom
lands Last week Barney 1ngles
while hoeing corn unearthed a skel-
eton that is known to be the remains
OF the Inflated woman. The remains
were found about mile from the old
Ronnie home and just about where
the seachers concluded that the
body had lodged. In this flood the
waters Of Elk creek raised very rap
idly and It was a matter Of few
hours before the stream had become
raging torrent. Mrs. Bonnie's
honse was swept away by the flood
an TO trace OF her had been found
until last week.
h. Schwietert stopped off here
for a few days visit with relatives
north o. town last week. Mr.. SchWle-
teri who is commercial agent for
the Illinois Central r. r. was on his
way to Omaha. He is at present
buying many registered bulls OF
dairy type AMI they will be shipped
to southern Illinois where the rail-
road company is endeavoring to In
terest the farmers in the matter Of
dairying. The railroad company pur.
chases these registered sires and
loans them to the farmers in COM
munity without charge. Thus we are
informed Of modern instance in the
upbuilding Of communities by the
railroads. The railroads are without
doubt the greatest factors in the up
building of country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Letters remaining uncalled Tor jury
3, 1916.
Berger, Lesly,
Dibble A.
Steiner, o. A.
Tucker, Miss Beulah
Walton, Jas.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office July II, 1916, If
not called for before that date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05

Mass each Sunday at 900 o'clock.
except the second Sunday Of the
month. when the hour y changed to
I10:45 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Howard w. Dudley, and Lena A.
Melchert.
Frank Arnold, and Bertha Hawker.
L. A. Arbuckle, and Bertha NJ.
Tharp.
Ralph C. Kocher, and Augusta /.
Craig.
w. L. Carrothers, and Tressie r.
Elliott.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
MANCHESTER CHURCHES
st. Paui's.

Rev. c. X. Hudson will preach at
1880. Sabbath school at 2:30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
NICE INCREASE.

There was an increase Of $1,1O2.-
SO in the postal receipts Of the post
office in this city for the fiscal year
ending June 30th, 1916.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-05
Congregational

10:3O morning worship. The theme
of the sermon will be: THE improve.
ment of the Soul"
1900 Sunday school
1880 evening worship. The pastor
will continue his studies in the
first chapter of Genesis.
The Missionary Society will meet
with Mrs. A. B. Carhart on Wednes-
day afternoon, July T., at 2:3O. Miss
Florence Bailey will be the leader.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
POST OFFICE CLERKS ANNUAL.
Fred c. Lawrence Reelected Prcsi- dent-Plans For State Convention.

The annual meeting of New Britain Branch, No. 129, United National As sociation of Post Office Clerks, was held yesterday afternoon and the fol- lowing officers were chosen: President F. C. Lawrence; vice president, James V. O'Brien; secretary, William Jack son; treasurer, Leslie F. BrOtherton; finance committee, Clarence J. Board- man, chairman, Kerin J. English and M H. Gibney. The reports of the off, cers showed the Tast year a success ful one
 The annual state convention will be held in this city on Memorial day, and a lengthy discussion of the plans was held at the meeting. It is expected that over 100 representatives will be in at tendance. The convention will open at 1 o'clock and will probably continue until 5:3O o'clock when an adjourn ment will be taken for dinner. There have been no definite plans made for the location of the convention or the banquet as yet.
 In the past there has been no local representative in the state Organiza- ton. but an effort will be made at the coming session to secure a place for one of the members of the New Brit ain association. The delegates from this city are Kerin English, James V. O'Brien and Matthew c .Egan
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
OAKEY CARES N0T WHO IS GOVERNOR
At Least None Of Conn. Statesmen
 Will Commit Themselves
Especial to the Herald.)


 Washington, Feb. 14.-The Con- necticut congressman are so absolutely neutral in regard to the contest for the republican nomination for govern or of Connecticut that as one of them said, they are not even making muni- tions of any kind. Personal prefer ences the Connecticut congressman may have, but they are not telling them, nor are they indicating that they have political preferences.
 With Governor HoIcomb, Lieutenant Governor Wilson, former Speaker Healey, former Lieutenant Governor Blakeslee, and Comptroller Webster, already in the field for the governor ship this year Connecticut statesmen here are naturally interested in the situation but they say they will not participate actively in the fight for the gubernatorial nomination. The opin- ion is also expressed that neither Senator Brandegee nor Sena- tor Mclean will mix up in the guber- hatorial fight.
 Connecticut politics, gubernatorial,
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
P. o. APPROPRIATION
 BILL BEFORE HOUSE
Slow Progress Being Made Because of Flood of Political Oratory
 on Measure

Washington, Feb. 14-The house today occupied itself with consider ation of the annual post office ap- propriation bill. Slow progress is being made because of the flood If political oratory on the measure and the indications are that it will not be disposed of before the end of the week
 The fight on the bill centers on the rural free delivery provisions and on new legislation proposing to change the system of railway mail compensation to space basis and to provide for government bonding of department officers and naval con- tractors.
 As soon as the post office bill is out of the way the immigration bill, with it's Hteracy test feature is expected to be taken up.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
Real Pictures of War

A great treat for Sunday World readers is the next Gravure Section, which will contain actual photographs of the maze of trenches from which the allied and Teutonic armies face each other. Thees pictures were taken from aeropanes by French aviators and are a wonderful reproduction of the conditions of modern warfare. With the Sunday Magazine and the news section you cannot afford to miss getting the Sunday World. Order early from your newsdealer.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
MARIAN NOT ENGAGED.

Berkeley, Calif., Feb. 14-John A. Stroud, graduate manager of athletics at the University of California said today that there was no truth in re- ports that Eddie Mahan, captain of Harvard's football eleven last fall, had been engaged to coach CaIifor- nia's backfield next season. Stroud said it had been suggested that Mahan would be good man to coach the backfield, but no steps had been taken to secure him nor were any contem- plated.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
Bill Ready in May.
PREMIER MEETS CARDTNAD.

Paris, Feb. IA. 5:16 a. m.-DeA patches from Rome to the Paris new3 papers say that Premier Briand arl Cardinal Mercier met on Friday lad at the Villa Medici. the seat of tfl French art school of Rome. A1be3 Besnard the head of the school, wa
 painting the portrait of CardiDd Mercier when M. Briand was ar| nounced. The latter. on learning th4l the cardinal was present. expressed desire to meet the prelate and tIj ensuing conversation between the twI lasted for, 20 minutes.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
From Grateful Massachusetts Woman.

Roxbury, Mass.-"I I was suffering from in4am- nation and was examined by physician who found that my trouble was caused by displacement. My symptoms were bearing down pains, backache, and sluggish liver tried several kinds ot medl- cine then was asked to try Lydia k. P1nkhams Vegetable Compound It has cured me and l am pleased to be in my usual good health by using 1t and highly recommend it."-Dlrs. B. M. OsGooD, Haynes Park, Roxbury, Mass.
 If vou want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confident1aD Lyn letter will be opened, read and answered oy ixs strict confidence.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
CHAPPELL TO CLEVELAND.

Chicago, Feb. 14-Outfielder Larry Chappell will be sent to the Cleveland American eague team within the week, 1t was announced here today. The sending of the player to Cleve- land by President Comiskey of the "h1te Sox IS said to be his final pay ment TOT Joe Jackson, purchased last summer from the Cleveland owners
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
TO HOLD CONFERENCE.

The monthly conference of the Sun day school teachers and officers wi
 be held in the First Baptist churd Friday. Rev. Maxwell A. Southwe1 educational director of the First BaI tist church, Hartford, will deliver a| address on Personal and Specid Evangelism in the Sunday school"
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14

ready to take the witness stand aI reveal the results of his close stud of the underwater craft. His e1 animation was expected to last wd into the week.
 Commander Yates Stirling, wh commanded the fleet last year an who made startling revelations cor corning the inefficiency of the sui mersibles, is expected to follow As miral Grant.
 Bill Ready in May.
 At the present rate of progre. Chairman Padgett of the committs does not believe that the naval al propriation bill will be ready to plas before the house until the latter pa of May. The senate naval committs will not consider the bill until fl house committee hearings are nea ing an end.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14

SeHatOTIdl ana or OCner Vaf1eL1eS were
 among the matters naturally discussed : by the Connecticut delegates in the United States chamber of comm cree
 convention. The visitors could not
 predict what would happen in the
 gubernatorial field
 Henney a Possibility.
 However, one result of the gossip
 among visitors and statesmen was a
 rumor that Judge w. F. Henney of
 Hartford might become a candidate for governor. Judge Henney's friends
 believe that at present he is non- committal on the question, but some of them think he would take the nomination if he could get it.
 That he may have an opportunity to get it in view of the free for all fight for the honor is thought in some quarters here. That Henney would be glad of the nomination is believed by many in the event that he does not succeed himself as a memb berS of the republican national committee for Connecticut. There is possibility that this might fall out if the reported candidacy of John T. King of Bridge port for that position develops fav- orably for the later gentleman.
 King is understood by Connecticut to be after the national committeemanship, although Repre- sentative Hill who halls from Kings district says he knows nothing about Kings candidacy. It is believed by republicans here that the leader can muster consid- ,rable support for his candidacy among republican party workers in parts of the state, but the natter of Judge Henney's successor will be decided by the republican
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14

North Brandon, Wis When was IS years old got married and at IS years gave birth to to twins and 1t left me with very poor health. could not walk across the floor without having to sit down to rest and it was hard for me to keep about and do my work. went to 8 doctor and he tolq me had a displacement and ulcers, and would much that I did not know what to do Having heard of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound thought would give it a trial and 1t made me as Mrn NIA,r,rn Asn c1r North Brandon. Wis.