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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
A PROCLAMATION.
BY the Governor.

By the Governor.
As an amendment to election procla-s
nation issued by me on the 3Oth day
of September, 1916, and as part there
of, / do hereby give notice and pro-
claim that at said election TO pe held
on the 18th day of November, 1916, the
following proposed amendment 10 the
Constitution will be submitted to the
electors of the state for adoption or
rejection:
Repeal section seven 90 of article
two ca of the constitution of To-
wa and to adopt in lieu thereof the,
followign. to-wit:
"The general election for state, dis
trict county and township officers In
the year 1916 shall be held in the
same month and on the same day as
that fixed by the laws of the United
States for the election of presidential
electors, or of president and vice-pres-
ident of the United States and there
after such election shall be held at
such time as the general assembly may
by law provide"
Wherefore all electors throughout
the state will take notice and the sher-
if Of each county will govern himself
accordingly.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and caused to be at
fixed the Great Seal of the State OF.
Iowa this Gath day of October, A. D.
1916.
(SEAL) G. w. CLARKE,
Governor.
Attest:
w. s. ALLEN, ~ 1
Secretary of State.
State of Iowa. Delaware County--ss.
By the Sheriff:
In compliance with Sections 1852 and
1868 Of the Code of Iowa, the above
proclamation is notice to the electors
Of Delaware county of the matters and
things set forth therein; and notice is
hereby given to the electors of said
county that on Tuesday, the eth day
of November. A. d. 1916. the said pro-
posed amendment to the constitution
OF the state will be submitted to the
electors at the general election in said
county at the time and in the man..
ner aforesaid.
J. j. PENTONY,
Sheriff of Delaware Co, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
United Brethren.

Prayer service on Thursday even
ing at 1880. Bring some thought on
the Saith Psalm.
Preaching service next Sunday at
1880. Theme-"When Men Meet
Christ Sunday school at 1880. Ju-
nior Christian Endeavor at 400. All
children under IA are cordially in
vited. Preaching service at 1880.
Theme 1.-THE Corner Stone Of the
Church"
All who have no church home are
invited to worship with us. Revival
services will begin Sunday morning,
November 18th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
headstones, from which quote as fol,
Notice to Applicant,

Write plainly and be careful to spell
correctly the names of soldiers or
other persons for whose graves head
stones are desired; if any of them
served under an assumed name both
the true name and the alias must
be given
Write the first, or given name in
full if known, as Charles T. Jones,
instead of C. T. Jones. .....
Where soldier served with state
troops, the state and arm of service
(whether infantry, cavalry or artil-
lery) should be given; and in case Of
sailor or marine, the name of one
or more vessels on which he served,
and approximate date of enlistment
is required. The approximate dates
Of. enlistment and discharge should al
so be given where the soldier served
in the Regular Army
By carefully observing these direc-
tions and giving the information called
for in each column, delay will be
avoided.
OFFICERS OR COMMITTEES OF
G. A. r. POSTS AND OTHER PER
SONS having charge of securing head
stones for soldiers buried in their vi
entity should ascertain before order
ing headstOnes whether or not the
relatives or friends of soldiers desire
the headstones, or whether they IN
tend to erect private monuments
Note.
Upon application to the chief, Quart
ermaster Corps, U! S. Army, head
stones will be furnished for UNMARK-
ED GRAVES of soldiers, sailors and
marines who served in the army or
navy of the United States during the
war or instruction Gncluding the
RevolutionD whether Regular or Vol
unteer, and whether they died in the
service or since their muster out or
discharge thereupOn.
Headstcn2s will be furnished also
for the unmarked graves of Army
Nurses who had regular or volunteer
commissions as such.
These headstones are of the best
American white marble, SO inches
long, II inches wide, and 4 inches
thick, the top slightly rounded, and
the portion of the stone which will
be above ground when set is sand
rubbed; each headstone is inscribed
with the name, rank, Gf above pri-
vate), company and state regiment,
or other organization, to which the
deceased belonged, cut in relief, with
in sunken shield. No deviation can
be made from these specifications,
which are prescribed by the Secretary
of War, and the law does not provide
for any expenditure for fences or for
any other purposes except for the
headstones as above described.
No money allowance is made in LEW
Of furnishing headstones. Headstones
will be shipped, freight prepaid by
only to the nearest rail
,oad station or steamboat landing;
They will not be delivered to street
address or to the cemetery"
In case the soldier for whom a
leadstone is desired enlisted in Iowa
t is only necessary to know the date
If death and place of burial. All other
lata necessary can be found in the
Roster of Soldiers who enlisted in
owa, of which every Post has copy.
In case he enlisted in another state
he data is in his discharge and also
n his pension certificate.
No headstones are furnished for |
raves of deserters.
C. C. C. BRADLEY.
}. NJ, w. A. Morse Post, G. A. r.
Man chester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
NOTICE TO SEWER CONTRACTORS.
Sanitary Sewer.
Nancbastar Jpwa

NOTICE TO SEWER CONTRACTORS.
Sanitary Sewer.
Manchester, Iowa.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the city manager of Manchester. Iowa.
in his office until o'clock p. NJ. of
the 9Th day Of November, 1916, and
opened at s o'clock in presence of
city council, November 9Th. 1916.
Successful bidder to furnish all ma
terial and labor required for the con-
struction of sanitary sewer from the
center of Potter street to center of
Iowa street on Howard street. from
the center of Howard street to center
of Butler street on Reynolds street,
from the center Of Reynolds street to
center of Iowa street on Butler street,
in accordance with the plans and spec
itications on file in the city managers
office.
The work provided for in said plans
and specifications consists Of the con-
struction complete of about 1900 feet
of eight inch inside diameter vitri-
fled sewer pipe, together with the nee
efsary manholes, house branches APP
purtenances. etc.
Number of manholes, two. Flush
tanks, two.
connections, thirty.
All bids must be addressed to the
city council of Manchester. Iowa.
Bids must contain certified check
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25

ertson, Eugene Robertson, Bessie
Robertson, Hulda Robertson, Frank
Robertson, James Nichols, Mary
Nichols, Ethel Nichols, Harry Mich
OILS, and The Security State Bank
Bank of Manchester, Iowa, as Ad-
ministratrix of the Estate of Clara
Merrill, deceased,
Defendants.
To the above named Defendants:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office of the
clerk of the district court of the state
of Iowa, in and for Delaware county,
q petition of Kitty Elizabeth Fairchild,
claiming that she is the owner OF the
entire estate of Clara Merrill, de-
ceased, under contract of adoption
and praying for the specific perform
ances and enforcement of said con-
tract and for judgment and decree
confirming the right of plaintiff in and
to said estate and for such other and
further and full relief as may be
found equitable in the premises.
For full statement for cause of ac-
ton see petition on file.
And that unless you appear there
to and defend on or before noon of
the second day of the December term,
1916, of said court, which will COM
mence and be held at Manchester, in
said county, on Monday, the 4th day
of December, A. d. 1916, default will
he entered against you and Judgment
and decree rendered thereon.
Dated this 21st day Of October,
1916.
Thompson Hine G Flory,
Arnold e Arnold, Yoran
& Yoran,
43wks 4 Attys. for Plaintiff.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
NOTICE OF FILING PLAT AND
sCHEDULE.

Notice is hereby given that there ~
now on file for public inspection In
the office of the city manager plat
and schedule of street Improvement
m? rked plat of Franklin street from
Clara avenue north to corporation line
in the city OF Manchester, Iowa, Where-
on the construction Of curb and gut
ter under contract with VIM. jewell
dated September 49, 1915, has been.
completed and was on the 23rd day or
September 1916 approved and accepted
by the city council. Said plat and
schedule show the separates lots or
parcels of ground or specified portions
thereof subject to assessment for such
improvements the names Of the own.
ers as far as practicable and the
amount to be assessed against each
lot or parcel of&ground.
Notice is further given that within
twenty days after the first publication
of this notice all objections TO SAID
plat and schedule or to the prior pros
ceedings on account of errors. irreg-
ularities, or inequalities must be made
in writing and filed with the city man
ager, and the city council after the.
expiration of the said twenty days at
the first regular meeting held there's.
after. or a ia special meeting called,
for that purpose having heard such
objections and made the necessary
corrections will then make the special
assessments as shown in said plat ana
schedule as corrected and approved
Dated this 23rd day of October. 1916.
L. B. MATTHEW'S.
City MGR
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
EARLViLLE.

The Manual Training Class have
placed on display at the Westminster
furniture store, some pedeStals which
were made by the class during the
past six weeks. The class is now max
ing a number of library tables. Under
the direction Of Prof. Dean Soule the
boys are adept with the use of wood
working tools and have been dong
some excellent work.
At the annual business meeting of
the Adult Bible Glass of the Congrega-
tional church held in the assembly
room, Tuesday evening, the following
officers were elected: President, VIII
liam Swindle; vice-president Miss Ora
A. Wesche; secretary, T. G. Parkins;
treasurer, Bud Kenny; teacher, Rev.
A. w. Virgins. A social hour follow
ed and concluded with refreshments.
Miss Agnes Schaller was hostess of
the members of the E. W. c. Wednes-
day afternoon.
Earlville VS.. Dyersville at the grid
iron Saturday afternoon which result
ed for victory for the high school
foot ball team. Score 12-0 in favor of
Earlville.
Mrs. Grace Lynch and Miss Lillian
Powell departed Monday for Cedar
Rapids to attend the o. E. S. Grand
Chapter.
The Salisbury'sc Concert Company
will give an entertainment at the
Opera House Tuesday evening.
The death of this esteemable lady,
n Of
ceived here Saturday which caused
the keenest regret among her many
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Hutton, spent
Wednesday and Thursday at the home
of their daughter, Mrs. Anderson and
family at Rowley.
At special meeting of the directors
of the State Bank of Earlyille held
Wednesday afternoon, John r. Wood
was elected director, to fill the vacan-
cy of William Robinson. At this meet
the directors appointed Carl Laxon as
cashier OF the bank, made vacant on
account OF the death of D. T. Laxon.
Carl LaXon is now engaged as in
structor in the Clarinda Schools, but
has resigned his position in that. city
and as soon as his successor is elected
he will return to Earlville and enter
upon his duties as cashier Of the bank
lie was also elected as director
of the bank.
Born, Wednesday October Ito
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rice, a daughter
Lewis Sperring, Robert, Sloney ana
William Hunt made an auto trip to
Thompson and other points in Winnie
bago county, last week.
James Rogers and J. NJ. Dunn made
business trip to Davenport last
week.
The annual Congregational church
fair and festival was held Saturday in
the assembly room and was very
largely attended, the meals bringing
about $4,000 and the articles, were
sold readily and the fair proved a
grand success both financially and
socially.
The NJ. E. ladies will give their cleo
ton dinner and supper as usual this
year and it is hoped they will be able
to use their basement if the roof can
be completed by that time, the, brick
work is finished, but the car of tile
roofing has been missent and the work
on the roof has been delayed.
G. F. Davey has rented the F. J.
Burrows farm and will take posses
sion March 1st. 1t is Mr.. Burrows in
tention to move into town.
The house and lots belonging to the
late Mrs. Melissa Stoner were sold at
auction Saturday afternoon. H. j.
Vanfelt was auctioneer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
CONGREGATIONAL.

Morning worship at 1890. The
pastor will preach on "The Day of
Beginnings
Sunday school at 1900. Mems class
at the same hour.
Y. P. S. G. E. at $50.
Evening worship at 1880. At this
service the pastor will deliver the
second of six descriptive lectures on
the great war countries in Europe.
This one will beaon Rural France,
showing the country, towns, and peo-
pie. 1t will be illustrated with many
fine stereopticon views.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
Methodist.

Subject for the Sunday morning
sermon, 1.-THE Spirit Of Methodism."
The evening subject will be the
third of the series of parallels, 1.-THE
Parable of the Leaven."
The pastor is arranging for spe
cial religious meetings to be held at
the Methodist church during the
month of November.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
St. Paul'S.

Rev. w. J. Suckow will preach next
Sunday at $3.50. Sabbath school at
2:30.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller Of
Lansing, Iowa, are the guests of Mr..
Miller's mother and sister in this
city this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
Christian Science.

The Christian Science society holds
services in the Public Library every
Sunday morning at 1890. Subject,
Everlasting Punishment" Sunday
school at 11:45. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend our service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
Golden Church.

The usual services will be held next
Sunday morning at 1920 and 1870,
the theme for the sermon will" be,
Reality VS.. Formally"
The Christian Endeavor service will
be at 7:30 p. m. All are cordially in
vited to attend these services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
, PRESBYTERIAN.

Morning service at 1920. Sermon
theme, THE Pull of the Lower Lev,
els Sabbath school at 11:45. Ju-
Nor c. E., 400 p. M; Senior G. E.,
$50. Evening service, 1880, theme,
1.-THE Making of Great Leader
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
NOTICE..
To whom this may concern:
Greeting

TO whom this may concern:
Greeting.
The people of the United States,
represented in congress wish that the
graves of all men who served in any
war in which the nation has engag-
ed shall be marked with a headstone
and have made provision for them. 1t
has been the practice of the Quarter
master of the Post here to procure
these headstones, as they may be de-
sired, from the Quartermaster's De-
partment at Washington, D. c.
AS there are some unmarked graves
here now, l have written for, and re-
ceived blank application for such
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our thanks fol
the many kindnesses shown us during
the illness and following the dealt
of our beloved sister
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Mckinnis.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M Hanna
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
Lutheran.

The Lutheran congregation will
hold special services in German and
English in the Presbyterian church
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The
subject of the sermon will be "Refor-
nation"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
43wks1

An agent in Delaware county to
represent our new Steel Wall Cabi-
nets. Every home should have one
to protect valuable papers, accounts
and books. Want man or woman who
can thoroughly cover the ecounty-ex-
elusive right given to first applicant
Send postal stating county wanted, and
full information will be sent to you
first mail. Address
THE STEEL CABINET CO.,
43w2 Grover Hill, Ohio.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25

next Sunday. Preaching at 1890. The
theme for the morning sermon will be
1.-THE Bible and Science" In the even
ing the pastor will preach on "The
Faith of Jonathan"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL.

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL.
state of Iowa, Delaware county-ss:
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that the
last will of Fl. A. Granger, deceased,
has been filed, opened and read, and
Monday, the 30th day of October, A..
D. 1916, fixed as the time, and the
court house in Manchester the place
for hearing and proving the same.
Witness my hand and seal Of said
Court this 18th day of October, 1916.
A. o. STANGER,
41w2 Clerk District Court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
City Managers Office,
Manchester, Iowa, Oct

Council met in regular session.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved,
Moved and seconded that the build
ing committee be authorized to pur-
chase steel cells of E r. Barnum Iron
Works. Motion carried.
On motion the following bills were
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25

Hickory dickogy duch. Il" 4,...
ran up the clock. ":s.t';'.''..
the pretty girl. "Suni"s, ..v IT,
runs up wrist watch .'---t,'J,,''
Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
Tor $4,000.

Tor S3UU.UU.
The city council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
BY order Of the city council of Man
chester. Iowa.
l.. b. MATTHEW'S.
City Mgr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
Rev. e. E. Melchert.
St. NIarY'S.

Mass every Sunday at 9 o'clock, ex-
cept the second Sunday of each month,
when mass will be read at 1920.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
Baptist.

The usual services will be held on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25

On motion VIM. Jewell was award
ed sewer contract on West Side.
On motion city treasurer's and city
managers reports for September were
approved.
Council adjourned until October %,
1916.
L. B. MATTHEW'S,
City Manager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
FOR SALE.

FVK SNIF.
Single Comb Anconas, Leghorns,
Blue Andalusians, White, Black and
Buff Minorcas; cockerels, yearling
hens and pullets We are going west
to spend the winter and must sell.
o. C. DUNTCN, ,
43Wks1 Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
WOOD FOR SALE.

Dry wood, sawed for stove length,
just the thing to use as fuel for a
furnace at this time of the year. In
ouire Of
43Wks If JOS. HUTCHINSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25

In English and staple lasts, Button or Lace
Rubber and leather soles gun metal,
tan, vici kid and heavy calf stocks,
Wonderful values. Shoes that are solid
throughout ---$3, $3.50 and "a
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monthly dinner, Fed. of Women
High School Teachers, Fri, 6 p. m,
City club, 315 Plymouth ct. Speak
ers: Miss Harriet Vittum, ]. Louis
Jacobs. Subject, Civil Service"
Elizabeth GurIey FIynn's last lee
tUre tonight, 8 p. m, West Side audi
forum, Racine and Taylor. Subject,
Violence in Relation to Labor"
18th ward English branch Social
lists, meet Hull house, Fri, 8 p. m.
Plan of future activities will be out
lined.
EngIewood Y. P. S. L. meets to-
night, 1904 S. Halsted.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-06
BOARD OF EDUCATION PLANS TO
HELP GET POSITIONS

The school management commit
tee today received a communication
from Sup't Shoop asking it's coop
Grafton in more effective use of the
influence of the board of education
in getting employment for pupils on
their graduation.
J. W. Eckhart, vice president of the
board, is working toward the same
end.
Eckhart and Shoop feel that the
board should show greater con-
Germ for the welfare of the pupil after
graduation. They want the board
and the employers of young men and
women to work together to fit
young workers to jobs which are
best suited to their talents.
ShOOp suggests that the board sus-
tain a vocational guidance dept in
which data covering a period of five
years Of each pupils work would be
compiled to indicate the work to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-06
JANE adams NOT SERIOUSLY
ILL-REMAINS AT HOME

New York, April 8. - Miss Jane
Adams, noted Chicago social work
er, is suffering from tuberculosis of
the kidney and is in a precariOus
state of health, though her condition
shows some improvement at present,
Miss Emily Greene BaIch announced
before she sailed as alternate for
Miss Adams at Ford peace tribunal
in Stockholm
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-06

which the pupils would be best suited.
Then the schools should be in a posi-
ton to offer any special preparatory
training the pupils might need.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-06

Miss Jane Adams secretary told
a Day Book reporter today that Miss
Adams case had been diagnosed as
tuberculosis of the kidney but that
she expected fully to recover with
proper treatment and rest. Miss
Adams regretted very much that
Miss Balch had given out a state
ment to the effect that she was in
precariOUs condition.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-06
FORTY-EIGHT DIE WHEN SUB
SINKS BRITISH STEAMER


London, April 6.-FOTty-eight per-
sons lost their lives through the sink
ing of the British liner Gent by a
submarine, it was announced today.
The Gent was tOrpedoed and sent to
the bottom without warning. In an
effort to get the boats over quickly
the crew became excited and pTac-
tically every boat capsized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-27
WORK EXPOTRACK
FOR DERBY RACES
Half-Mile Dirt Course Will Be Put in
Best OF Shape for Big Program
Memorial Day.

AS quickly as the Parker shows
leave Exposition park tonight, force
OF men will be put to work to get the
dirt track in shape for the Motor Day
Derby, which takes place Tuesday af-
ternoon, Memorial day The turns will
De properly banked to allow greater
speed and the dirt raked, sprinkled
and packed. Several of the machines
entered will be at the park tomorrow
working out in preparation for the big
race.
The promoters this morning an
nounced the entry of Tom R. Parker,
veteran dirt track pilot, who is now
making his home in Davenport. Par
ker will drive a 80 horsepower Dues
enberger car, recently overhauled for
one-half mile track racing Parker had
established mark of 30 minutes and
II seconds for % miles over a half
mile track. He has a long string of
victories to his credit in his years of
campaigning.
The program for Derby Day consists
of five events, three motorcycle and
two auto races, the feature of which
will be the 25-mile grind, which is
open to all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-27
(SpeciaI to The Argusl

Hannibal, May 27.-The last half of
yesterdays game was played on a
heavy field, having been halted in the
sixth inning for half hour by a thun-
derstorm. Moline scored its first run
in the second, when Pettigrew walked
and was advanced to third on Staley's
rightfield single. Graham hit to Nye,
who threw to Kerns. Pettigrew was
apparently out, but Becker ruled him
safe. In the seventh Pettigrew walked
and Staley in sacrificing him was safe
on Bromwich's wild heave. Pettigrew
scoring and Staley taking third. Ora
ham singled, scoring Staley. Bases
on balls to Hughes and singles by
Davis and Staley gave Moline its fourth
run in the eighth. Selby held Hanni-
bal safe at all stages. Sims pitched
a nice game, but was wild, and his
walks proved costly. Score: