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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
CAPT. R. /. kNYVETT
HERE FRIDAY night
AUSTRALIAN ARMY OFFICER TO
TELL OF EXPERIENCES AT
BATTLE FRONTS.
ROUMANIANs GIVE FINE CONCERT
Commercial Club Books High. Glass
Production for Central Opera
House Later In December.
CAPT. KNYyETT TO SPEAK HERE

CAPT. kNYVETT TO SPEAK HERE.
The people Of this community are
promised rare treat in the lecture
by Captain Kynvett on Friday evening.
He is conceded without doubt to be
the greatest war lecturer in the Unit
ed States. Crowds of thousands pay
$150 to $500 each in the larger cities
to hear him lecture and it is genu-
inc gift to the people here that they
have tn opportunity to hear him at
35 cnts. Captain Knyvett has seen
service on three fronts of the war.
He has been over the top many times
and experienced every phase of
trench life and life behind the lines in
Belgium and France. He has the pow
er to tell his experiences in way
that grips mems hearts and brings
them to a realization of the serious
ness of the conflict and the righteous
cause in which we are engaged. Such
is Captain Knyvett's power of oratory
and his reputation that number of peo-
pie are coming from Waterloo, Du-
buque, Cedar Rapids and other sur
rounding cities to take advantage OF
this only opportunity of hearing him.
Every citizen of Manchester should
make a strenuous effort to hear him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
MRS. C. B. PUTNAM.

Mrs. C. B. Putnam, one Of the pion-
eer citizens of Delaware county, died
at her home in Manchester December
1st, 1917, at the age Of 72 years. Fu-
neral services were held at the home
Tuesday afternoon, and were conduct
ed by Rev. c. X. Hudson. Interment
was made in Oakland cemetery. Mrs.
Putnam was born in New York city
and when she was mere child her
parents died and she was taken into
the home Of an uncle whose home was
in Michigan. She was united in mar
riage to c. B. Putnam, while she liv-
ed in Michigan, and to them were born
four children: Coleman Putnam of
Littleport, Ernest e. Putnam Of Iowa
City; Clarence J. Putnam of Cleveland,
Ohio, and Mrs. Nellie Howick of this
city. Besides the four children named
there also survive twelve grand chill
dren and three great grand children.
Mrs. Putnam was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church, and lived
a true Christian life. She was inter-
ested in the welfare Of humanity and
was a loving wife and mother.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
FARwELL TO BARNETTE FAMILY.

About fifty neighbors and friends
gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Seward on Franklin street
last Saturday night for the avowed
purpose of perpetrating neat fare
we'll surprise on Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Barnette,c who are leaving the city to
make their home at Farley. After the
company had all assembled at the Sew
ard home they proceeded to invade
the Barnette home, wholly unbeknown
to the family. The affair was planned
by Mr.. and Mrs. Seward, who had
lived neighbor to the Barnette family
for several years. During the evening
E. NJ. Carr, on behalf Of the assem-
bled company, presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnette with set of dinner dishes,
as token Of friendship. Mr., Bar
nette responded to the presentation IN
his happy manner, and assured the
friends that this visible expression of
friendship was appreciated by them
A most delightful evening was spent
with Mr.. and Mrs. Barnette. Charley
left on Monday morning for Farley,
to take charge of his newly acquired
newspaper property, but his family
will remain here until the weather
conditions become little more favor
able for moving.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Mrs. Harold Dunham and two chill
dren, who have been guests of rela-
tives and friends in Manchester for
week or more, returned to their
home at Waterloo last Friday after
noon.
Rev. w. J. Suckow, DR.. H. A. Ditt-
mer, A. E. Dunlap, A. J. Bruce, Will
Dudley, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Baum
gartner. Mrs. M. j. Yoran and Robert
Hutchinson were at Emanuel church
east of Greeley Sunday afternoon.
where Rev. Mr.. Suckow delivered his
address on Prussian Militarism to a
large audience. In the evening the
party went to Colesburg where Mr..
Suckow delivered his address. In
spite of the inclement weather at each
service the churches We're packed with
people who had come a long way to
hear this masterful address. Mrs. Yor-
an favored the audiences with a solo
number, and Robert Hutchinson gave
a reading. Next Sunday afternoon the
party will go to Robinson, and in the
evening they 60 to Buck Greek.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
! CROSS CHRISTMAS SEALS.

The Red Cross Christmas seals are
on sale in most of the Manchester
stores and the school children have
enlisted in the work of selling them
from house to house. If you wish to
avoid answering the door after you
have already bought as many stamps
as you think you can use, you can put
one Of the seals on the door and
the children are instructed not to ring
the door bells where the Christmas
seals are shown.
The money received from the sale
of the Christmas seals is devoted to
the prevention of tuberculosis and
care of those afflicted with the dis
ease. Aiding this work is in the ma
ture of protection of our own lives
because the prevalence of the disease
is constant menace to the we'll peo-
pie of the community and the work
accomplished by the aid of the, mon
ey collected in this way has already
materially reduced the danger from
this disease.
On the other hand, money given to
for it goes to help suffering human
lLy anu save Iue lives Ol' peOple dll
over our own country, both in peace
times and war times. and the war
will greatly increase the danger from
this disease which must be met with
greater work in prevention.
Everyone can, spare few pennies
for this cause and the little seals will
make any gift more accblpeatjg
make any gift more acceptable, and
will add the Christmas spirit to your
letters, whether of friendship or
business, better than words could do
it.
The Women's Council of Defense
has undertaken the sale of the Christ
mas seals in this county and the
secretaries for each township will
have a supply of the seals. President
Wilson urges the American people
not to forget the necessity of preserv-
ing the health of our own people to
enable us to bring the war to a sue
cessful conclusion and heartily en-
dorses the work made possible by the
sale of the. Christmas seals. t,s 3.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
RED CROSS NOTES.
(By G. G. YOran.)

The membership campaign is on
and will continue until Christmas Eve
On Sunday, in spite of the bitter cold
nineteen men tramped from house to
house enrolling new members and
brought back 165 new names. These
solicitors were B. H. Durey, NJ. I. b
Richmond, Fred Blair, ]. A. Strick-
land, A. D. Long, A. M. Cloud, o. R,
Dunham, P. F. Madden, F. e. Richard
son, Geo. H. Klaus, o. A. Durham, j.
an, and Robt. Fishel, w. w. Matthews,
s. e. Way, Wayne A. Dutton, W. A.
Durey. Not all the districts into which
the city is divided have been canvass
ed yet but it is planned to complete
the canvass as rapidly as possible.
There are still some people in Man
chester who have not enrolled in the
great organization which exists sole1
ly to alleviate suffering and it is in
comprehensive that some can refuse
\ to join even now when our boys are in
France and will soon be in desperate
need of the help which will be given
by the American Red Cross. When we
pass the service flags in the windows
and meet on the streets every day the
fathers and mothers of boys in service,
how can we look them in the face
without the little badge that means
we are doing little bit in aid of those
who are defending US?
The emblems to hang in the windows
and membership buttons have not yet
arrived but are expected daily. When
received some plan will be devised to
deliver them to all members. 1t has
been suggested that the boy scouts
might be glad to render this service.
The class in surgical dressings be-
gan work last week with eleven mem
bers and others are waiting to join
another class which will be started
as soon as the first one has completed
the course.
Mrs. Alice Philip, chairman Of the
Sewing Committee, made one Of each
of the garments to be made under her
supervision and sent them on for in
spection so that there might be no
possibility of having work returned
because of not conforming to require
ments and has received word from
Miss Ina M. Taft, Director of the Wo-
mans Bureau, in the following Ian
guage:
''My Dear Mrs. Philipp:-I am re-
turning you by parcel post today the
garments sent for inspection. They
are beautifully made garments and
have not an essential correction to be
made anywhere. I shall be delighted
to receive them.
There are, however. some small
matters l would like to call to your
attention. For winter use we want the
bed shirts made from canton flannel
or light striped outing flannel. We
are selling a much heavier material
for convalescant robes. AS far as fol-
lowing the patterns are concerned.
you have done splendidly"
In spite of the approaching holidays
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
HOLY CITY IN The
HANDS Of CHRISTIANS
BRITISH WAR OFFICE ANNOUNCE
THAT JESUSALEM HAS BEEN
WRESTED FROM THE TURK .,
HELD BY TURKS FOR e7s YEA.
Allied Troops March Over Jerusalem.
Jericho Road From Bethlehem
and Besiege City.

Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor Of
the excheQuer, announced on Monday
that Jerusalem, after being surround
ed on all sides for many weeks by
British troops, had surrendered.
The chancellor announced that
British, French and Mohammedan rep
resentatives were on their way to safe
guard the holy places.
The capture of Jerusalem by the
Allied forces marks the end, with
two brief interludes, Of more than
1900 years possession of the birth
place of the Christian religion by the
Mohammedans. For 673 years the
Holy City has been in undisputed
ownership of the Turks, the last
Christian ruler of Jerusalem being the
German emperor, Frederick II. whose
short-lived domination lasted from
1929 to 1914.
Collapse of Turk Campaign.
Apart from it's connection with the
campaign being waged against Tur-
key by the British in Mesopotamia in
the fall of Jerusalem was the definite
collapse of the long protracted efforts
of the Turks to capture the Suez canal
and invade Egypt. Almost the first
move made by Turkey after her en-
trance into the war was campaign
against Egypt across the great desert
of the Sinai peninsula. In November,
1914, Turkish army, variously esti-
mated at from rs 900 to 250,000, march
ed on the SueZ canal and succeeded in
reaching within striking distance Of
the great artificial waterway at sew
eral points. After two years of fight
ing the invaders had been driven out
of Egypt and the British forces crossed
the border into Palestine.
There had been no hint from either
official or, unofficial sources as to a
British intention to undertake a def
mite invasion of the Holy Land and it
was with intense surprise that the
world learned on March last, that
the British forces had captured Ell
Khulil, Is miles south of Jerusalem.
Ell Khulil is the modern name Of an
cient Hebron The campaign lapsed
into stagnancy through the heated per-
iod but was actively renewed with the
setting in of cooler weather last fall.
OF Historic Interest.
In sentimental and romantic aspect
the capture of Jerusalem far exceeds
even the fall of fable-crowned Bagdad.
The modern city of Jerusalem contains
about $4,000 inhabitants and is the
home of pestilence, filth and fevers,
but in historic interest it naturally sur
passes, to the Christian world, all other
places. Since the days when Joshua
wrested It from the hands Of Jebusites
to make 1t the capital Of the Jewish
race, Jerusalem has been the priced
prey of half the races Of the world. It
has passed successfully into the hands
of the Assyrians, Babylonians. Greeks,
Romans, Persians, Arabs, Turks, the
motley crowds of the crusaders, finally
to fall before the descendants of Rich
ard, the Lion Hearted, who strove In
vain for its possession more than seven
hundred years ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
INTOLERANCE.

See D. W. Griffith's intolerance"
when it comes to the Central Opera
House next Friday, December 2Sth,.
matinee and night if you would be-
amazed and thrilled and fascinated by
what has been called the most, novel,
stupenduous and magnificent stage
art work the world has ever known.
In Intolerance" Mr.. Griffith has
achieved the seemingly impossible for
he has literally rebuilt the past and
contrasted it with the present Thru
four civilizations he reveals loves
mighty struggle with intolerance. In
his reproduction of ancient Babylon,
of Medieval France, of Judea of the
Nazarene and a phase of adventurous
modern life he shows you history in
the making, famous scenes and deeds,
the life, the romance, the joys, the sor-
rows, the loves and triumphs and fail
ures of many of the worlds most cell
ebrated personages.
"This spectacle" said a famous
critic, "is one that stirs the imag gina
ton, attacks the emotions and staggers
the eye. So gigantic is it, so universal
in theme and so diversified in content,
the brain Of one man directed and
planned it ALL
In its cast, the largest one ever as
sembled for a stag production, are
seen among other film favorites, Mae
Marsh, Miriam Cooper, Constance
Talmadge, Seena Owen. Lillian Gish,
Margery Wilson, Robert Harron, Al
fred Paget and Walter Long. A SYM
phony orchestra which is carried by
this attraction, is in itself worth the
admission charged. Reserved seats at
A. G. Philip Drug Store December
oath.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

ers, Harry, Tom, and Will Stanford,
all of England, are still living. Mrs.
Reeves was the third Oldest of the fam
lily. Mr.. Reeves preceded his wife in
death February 14th, 1901. The follow
ing children mourn the death of de-
voted mother, John, Charlie, Nellie and
Albert, one daughter, Emma dying in
1869. There also remain five grand
children, Ruth and Stanford Reeves of
Manchester, Charles, Hughie and Mary
Reeves of Coggon, Iowa.
She was a member of the U. B.
church and faithful in her church work
Grandma" Reeves, as every one low
ed to call her, has been called to her
Heavenly home, and though, we shall
all miss her, yet our loss is her gain,
for she is with the Saviour she loved
and served.
The funeral services were held on
Tuesday afternoon at the U. B. church.
The pastor, Mrs. Nella B. Naley, had
charge of the services. She was assis-
ted by the former pastor, Miss Kinds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Fifteen divorces have been granted
to Delaware county couples so far in
1917, and a number of divorce actions
remaining on the docket for dispo-
sition at the present Term Of court.
Judge Durham, who is presiding over
the December term of court is this
week hearing the divorce suit of Beitz
VS.. Beitz, which is attracting the usual
crowd of spectators to be found in the
court room when the domestic trouble
OF people are made public at trials of
this character. In addition to the
Beitz case there still remain other
divorce actions on the docket.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
4. p HOWE.

Arthur P. Howe died at his home in
Crawford. Nebraska, last week, and
was buried in that city on Sunday,
December AID Mr.. Howe was born in
Sharon, Vermont, November %, 1864,
and was united in marriage with Miss
Laura A. Doolittle. for many years a
resident Of this city, on June 9Th, 1896.
The wife and one son, Arthur, survive
Mr.. Howe. One daughter died in in
fancy. u.
Manchester friends of Mrs. Howe ex-
tend to her their heartfelt sympathy
in the great sorrow that has come to
her because of the death of her hus-
band.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
ADAMS FAMILY LEAVES FOR CEN
TRIAL AMERICA.

Charles Adams and his family left
the first Of the week for Central
America, where they will make their
future home Mr.. Adams expected to
go by boat from Dubuque, but owing
to the lateness of the season, and
the severity of the weather, this feat
ure of the trip had to be abandoned
Their household goods were shipped
by rail over the Illinois Central to
New Orleans, at which point the
goods will be loaded on an ocean
liner for further transportation.
Manchester friends wish Mr.. and
Mrs. Adams success in their new sur
roundings, and hope they may find
things to their liking in Central
America.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION,

On Saturday evening, December 1st,
1917, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Petition plan
ned very pleasant surprise at their
home east of town on their son, Her
man, the occasion being his eight
eenth birthday. The home was decor
ated with flowers. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Petition of Man
chester, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Wall of
Oneida, and Herman's Sunday school
class Of twelve from Earlville. All
reported a fine time. The evening
was pleasantly spent in music and
games. A three course luncheon was
served. The guests. left small token
of remembrance, and all wished the
young man many more happy birth
days. Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
MRS. CHAS. REEVES.

Amelia Stanford was born in West
Well, Kent, England, April 8, 1885.
She passed away December Sth, 1917,
aged SO years. Before coming to this
country she united in marriage with
Charles Reeves. Mr.. Reeves came to
America in 1861, and the following
year, 1862, Mrs. Reeves came with
three children-John, Charles and
Nellie, and made their home in Onei-
da county, New York for three years.
They then moved on farm near
Manchester, in Prairie township, where
they lived for "a years. They moved
to town where they have since resid-
ed. Two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Maxted
and Mrs. Jane Wells, and three broth
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
WAR STAMPS AND PEACE THRIFT.

Sixteen 25-cent stamps and II cents
in cash, or $4.12 in cash, will purchase
a War Saving Certificate any time this
month These certificates draw 4
per cent. interest, compounded quar-
terly, if held until Jan. 1st, 1923. If in
the mean time the holder wishes to
dispose of certificate. the Post office
will buy it back at cost and interest at
about 3 per cent.
Is that all? BY no means! The
best remains to be said. Every 25-cent
stamp, while helping the investor to
save money and gain the habit of saw
ing it, will help father. brother, son
or neighbor win the war.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES

County Clerk O. r. Dunham issued
marriage licenses to the following
persons last week:
James P. Ingles and Gertrude Pearl
Smock
Emile Chopard and Helen M. Per-
rinjacquet.
George J. Walden and Emma NJ
Schlemmer.
William Phillip and Maud Wright
William E. Burke and Hazel A.
Baskerville.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
A PATRIOTIC FAD

According to the Des Moines news
papers it is becoming fad in Iowa s
capital city to buy war-saving certi-
ficates for Christmas presents this
year. The fad is likely to spread and
become quite the proper thing every
where. These certificates can be pur-
chased as low as $4.12 and they draw
interest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
Methodist EniScOnal.

There will be the usual services in
the morning.
Sunday school at 12. Epworth
League at $50.
Subject for the Epworth League
service will be "Epworth Herald Day"
Miss Eva Van Anda will be the Lead
er.
The subject for the evening service
will be Incarnation Of Wrong"
The Brotherhood meeting will be
held on Wednesday, December 10Th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
United Brethren.

Prayer meeting at the parsonage
on Thursday evening at 1880. Teach
er's training class Immediately follow
ing the prayer meeting.
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
the children will meet to practice for
Christmas.
Sunday services at usual hours. The
morning sermon theme-"A Paulean
Vision"
Evening theme: Special sermon to
Mothers"
Everybody welcome.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
PRESBYTERIAN.

Morning worship next Sunday at
10:30. Theme: "The World for
Christ and Christ for the World To-
day" Sunday school at 11:45 Chris
tian Endeavor at $50, and evening
service at 1880, with special song SER
vice.
Workers training class at the Manse
Monday evening. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening of this week at the
home of Mrs. Orcutt, second house
west of the library.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

the women of Manchester are not let
ting work for the Red Cross slacken,
and more and more are giving some o.
their time. The interest in surgical
dressings promises large production
of those supplies which are urgently
needed at the present time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
STANDINGS OF HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS.

The following show the second per-
iod record of all students in the Man
chester High school with an average
of at least 80 per cent. The first num-
ber gives their first period rank.
Senior Class
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER.

The past week has broken the low
temperature records of 40 years for
the first half of the month of Decem-
ber. Temperatures as low as IS de-
grees below zero have been recorded
In northern Iowa. 1t is showing as
we go to press today, and the cold
wave seems to be broken.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
81. MsrY'S.

Mass each Sunday at 500 O'Clock
except the second Sunday of the
month, when the hour is changed to
10:45 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Christmas shoppers will note with
interest the advertisement of E. M.
Hughes on page five. He gives a large
list of articles suitable for gifts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Work in first and second degree at
K. P. Lodge next Monday evening, De,
cember 18th. This will be the last
meeting before the holidays
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Baptist.

Sunday morning subject-"H Hearing
the Angel of the Lord Speak" Even
ing-"A More Noble People" You are
cordially welcome.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
Conversational,

All services at the court house. Sun
day school at 1000 a. m.
Preaching at 11:00 a. m. Theme of
sermon: "The Keynote of the Refor-
nation"
Y. P. S. C. E. at $780, No evening
service. Prayer meeting this week on
Thursday evening at 1880 at the home
Of Mrs. McCarren on Butler street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
ReSpectfully yOurs

GEO. w. DUNHAM, Chairman,
w. H. NORRIS,
HUBERT CARR,
Members Legal Advisory Board.
Associate Members Legal Advisory
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
MANY DIVORCES GRANTED.

Supt. j. S. Hilliard,