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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
SCHOOL TEACHER F s +; + :;
SERIOUS ChARGto
SAM Won TALGE, OF OAK GROVE
HAULED INTO COURT FOR AL.
LEGGED DISLOYALTY.
is RELEASED ON s5,OOO.oO BONDS
Waived Hearing In Justice Court to
Appear Before Delaware Dis
trict Court.

Sam Won Talge, teacher in the Oak
Grove school near Greeley, was arrest
ed by Sheriff j. J. Pentony the first Of
the week, and brought before Justice
A. e. Peterson of this city, to answer
to the charge of melting hostilities.
1t appears that the young mans acts
relative to the government and the war
have been the subject of much specu-
lation. He comes from one of the
wealthiest German families in the
vicinity of Gleeley, and has been the
teacher of the Oak Grove school since
September 1st. w.
According to the testimony OF num-
ber of his pupils he is charged with
saying the president was nobody" !"
and that Germany was in the right and
that she did not start the war, and
that the United States had no right to
get into the war, nor had it any right
to take the property of German peo-
ple "who stuck up for Germany 1t
appears that little attention was paid
to his remarks during the early fall
months, until he neglected or refused
to raise the American flag on the
school house His attention was call
ed to this inexcusable omission by
Supt. F. P. Walker some weeks ago,
and he declared that he had no rope
l I'D
to hoist the flag with A rope was
provided, according to the testimony
and yet he failed to comply with the
request of the superintendent. Ac-
cording to the story told by the school
children Won Talge would seize every
opportunity to impress the scholars
with his ideas of Germany. In teach
ing history and geography he would
attempt to place Germany's ac-
complishments ahead of those Of the
United States, and said that Germany
was "peace-loving nation
When arranged before Justice Pet
erson Monday he waived preliminary
hearing and entered plea of not
guilty. Justice Peterson fixed his
bond at $4,000 which his father, H. B.
Won Talge, furnished. The young man
waived the preliminary hearing to ap-
pear before the district court at either
the present term Of court or the De-
scember term.
Th. school in the Oak Grove dis
trict has been closed pending the
case, and whether the young man Will
be permitted to stand before school
room of pupils,in the future will be
matter for the court to determine When
the case is heard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
CAMP DODGE CURRENT EVENTS.

Manager Thorpe OF the Plaza, whlle
in Des Moines last week, secured book
ings on the special films that are being
made, showing life at Camp Dodge.
This series of pictures will be OF spec
ial interest to the people OF this coun-
ty as they will show you where, and
how. your boy is being trained. In
the first reel, which will be shown Sat
urday, Nov. 3D. you will see 1owa's
goodbye to the 16Sth Infantry at the
State Fair Grounds August goth. Our
first Iowa boys to the front. Maybe
you will see your own boy. You will
also see the officers in command at
Camp Dodge. Baking bread for the
boys, making beds, army field ovens in
operation, etc. -'..>
In the third reel of this series, which
will be shown Nov. 18th, you will see
a review of Co. H, our own home boys.
Don't fail to be here for the opening
number Saturday, November Sd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
INCREASE IN POSTAL RATES.

There will be an increase in post
al rates effective Thursday, November
End
Letters and other first class mat
ter, except, drop letters and postal
cards, will be subject to postage at
the rate of three cents for each ounce
or fraction thereof, which should be
fully prepaid. ..
The above letter postal rate will
apply to all foreign countries where
the two cent postal rate was hereto
fore applicable. There will be no
increase in the postal rates to for
eign countries where first class mat
ter has heretofore been charged sc
for the first ounce or fraction there
of ard Sc FOR each addition ounce or
fraction thereof.
The rate on drop letters will be two
cents per ounce, or fraction thereof.
A letter is a drop letter when mail
er for delivery within the postal dis
trict OF the office where deposited,
which includes delivery by the city,
rural or other carrier of such office.
The two cent drop letter rate also
applies to offices which have no F~~-
delivery service.
All postal cards, whether they bear
written messages. or are entirely in
print must be prepaid two cents each,
and. therefore, the one cent postal
card should have a one cent stamp af
fixed thereon in addition to the one
cent stamp impressed on such card
Post cards, or private mailing
cards, bearing written messages will
also be subject to two cents each.
Printed private mailing cards bearn;
the words post card, which do not
bear any written addition unauthoriZ-
ed on third class matter may be mail
ed at the rate of one cent for each
two ounces or fraction thereof.
There are no increases in the rates
on second, third and fourth class mat
ter, but the weight of parcel post
matter for and from the American
Expeditionary forces in France has
been reduced from 90 to pounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
A. MARCUCCI SELLS OUT.

A. Marcucci has sold the Palace
restaurant to his step-son, Vincent
BecheIli and Raymond Englehard, the
latter Of whom has assisted in the
MANAGEMENT of the cafe since Mr..
lMarcucci purchased the place several
weeks ago. Mr. Englehard is an ex-
perienced. restaurant man. and Mr..
Bechelli has also had considerable ex-
perience in the work. Mr.. Marcucci
owns a large confectionery establish
ment at Lincoln, Illinois, and in the
future will devote his entire time to
the management of that business. the
new proprietors take possession OF the
business November 1st. The Demo-
crat wishes them we'll in their new
business venture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
PARENT.TEACHERS' MEETING.

The Teachers Association
will meet at the High school Monday
afternoon, November 5th. at o'clock.
The topic is school Parties and En-
tertainments" and will be discussed
as follows:
Time, Place and Frequency, from a
parents standpoint-Mrs. Oscar
Dorman.
From Teachers standpoint-Miss
Florence Riddell.
"Chaperones" Parents standpoint
Mrs. Thos. Mckeag.
Teachers standpoini-Miss Sturtz
Time will be allowed for discussion
and if you are interested in your child's
social life come and consider this
matter with us. Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
NALY.BROWN.

Rev. Mrs Nelia B. Naly, pastor Of
the United Brethren church of this
city is in Scales Mound, Illinois, this
week where on Tuesday she perform
ed the marriage ceremony, uniting
in marriage her daughter, Miss Laura
f. Naly, of this CITY, to Mr.. Harry W..
Brown of Scales Mound. The ring
ceremony was used After a brief
honey moon trip Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
will be at home to their friends at
Scales Mound. Mr.. Brown is in the
employ of the Illinois Central rail
way company. Friends extend con-
gratulations and wish the young peo-
pie happiness and success through
out their married life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
SUMMONS COMES TO
WELL KNOWN WOMAN
MRS. WILLIAM JONES DIES AT
HER HOME HERE AFTER AN
EXTENDED ILLNESS.
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY AT 2
Leaves Husband, One Daughter, and
Five Sisters, to Mourn for
Her. @

Mrs. William Jones passed away at
her home on Liberty street in this CT
ty Tuesday evening, October Goth 1917,
following an illness Of several years.
During the past two years Mrs. Jones
was confined to her home the greater
part OF the time, and early in the fall
the family had planned to go to Cali
fornia, in the believe that the warm
err climate there would prove benefit
cial Her condition became serious
few weeks ago, and the thought Of
change of location had to be abandon
ed.
Funeral Friday Afternoon at 200.
Funeral services will be held at the
family home on Liberty street Friday
afternoon at two o'clock Rev. w. J.
Suckow, pastor of the Congregational
church, will have charge of the SER
vices. Interment will be made in Oak
land cemetery.
A Member OF Pioneer Family.
Fannie Marie Thompson was born on
farm near Manchester. January 26th,
1865, and was daughter OF the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Thompson, pion-
eer residents of Delaware county. She
was united in marriage with William
Jones at Manchester, June 18th, 1891,
and for many years she and her family
resided on the farm northwest of Man
chester. In March, 1918, the family
came to Manchester, which has been
their home since. @.a.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her hus-
band, one daughter, Miss Margaret
Jones. of this city. and five sisters,
Mrs. Ada l.. Ives of Dundee: Mrs
Fremont Thompson, of Rockford,
Michigan; Mrs. Mary J. Graham and
Mrs. Alice M. Kenyon OF Portland, Ore
gon, and Mrs. Fred H. Munson. OF this
city. One son died in infancy. and one
sister. Mrs. l.. ]. Gates, passed away
at her home at Spring Branch, in
! 1905
| Mrs. Jones was member of Jones
Mill Grange, and affiliated with the
Congregational society of this city.
She was woman of quiet manner, and
gave unstintingly of her strength in
/ loving ministration to her family,
Those who came to her for help al
ways found in her a true friend, and
those in the home found her loving
and devoted wife and mother. Her
death brings deep sorrow to the hus-
band and daughter. and the sisters, to
whom the sympathy of the community
! is extended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
FACTORY TO ENLARGE PLANT.

The National Manufacturing Com
pany OF this city has decided to en-
large it's present plant next to the
Illinois Central tracks by building on
an addition of 40x105 feet The new
addition will be of cement blocks and
work on the erection of tbs new ad
dition will be commenced at once.
The unusual increase in the business
of the company makes, it necessary
for the additional floor space. The
company has built up prosperous
business in farm gates. corn cribs.
seed corn driers. and other articles,
and has been seriously hindered in
it's work because of the crowded con-
ditions in the factory. With the new
addition completed the company will
be able to carry on hand large
amount of material used in the manu-
facture of gates, etc, and can employ
more men in order to keep up with
the orders that come in.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
CUNNINGHAM-ATWATER.

f. A. Atwater and Mrs. Julia Kelsey
Cunningham were united in marriage
Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Kelsey. Rev. w. j.
Suckow. pastor of the Congregational
church. performed the ceremony, in
the presence of a few relatives and
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Atwater left
on Sunday afternoon for Carlsbad,
New Mexico, where they will spend
a few weeks and then go to Califor-
mia, where they will spend the winter
months. Manchester friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Atwater extend congratula-
tiOns
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
AFTER THOSE WHO STARTED MA
LICIOUS STORIES.

The American Red Cross society Of
ficers are out hot and heavy after the
author or authors of the stories design
ed solely to iniurr the work Of the so
ciety, whose sole purpose is to prevent
and alleviate suffering among soldiers
and civilians Every now and then a
story will spring up about the Red
Cross selling sweaters and other arti-'
cles which have been knitted by the
devoted women of the country. The
matter of running down these stories
to their source is one Of the many
tasks of the National organization is
now engaged in and if the author is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
HRISTmAs!
Here ~. s. Rules Oh Santa
Claus Boxes for Soldier Boys in
France.
VIrASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct 26.-
w The war department made pub

TTrASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. 26.-
w The war department made pub
lie today rules governing the
handling by mail and express of
Christmas presents for members of the
American expeditionary forces in
France. A general officer of the army
will be stationed at Hoboken, N. j., as
forwarding agent and will pass judg-
ment and arrange for the delivery of
the packages in cooperation with the
postmaster, and express company Of
ficials in New York City.
The rules provide that all parcel
post packages must be under seven
pounds and be inclosed in wooden
boxes; that express packages, also
boxed, do not exceed twenty pounds in
weight, and that the covering of such
boxes be fitted to facilitate inspec-
ton. Food products must be in cans
or glass.
Mail and express packages should
be addressed as now prescribed by
postal regulations and plainly marked
Christmas box They should be sent
to pier l, Hoboken, N. j." ..
Every package before shipment will
be searched for explosives or other
dangerous matter. The regulations re-
quire that the contents of each box be
clearly stated on the outside.
The war department order provides
that shipment of Christmas boxes may
begin at once but that none will be
forwarded which reach Hoboken after
midnight, Dec. 4. The name and ad-
dress of the sender must be stated on
the outside of each box.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
WAR REVENUE ON RAILROAD
TICKETS,

Commencing November 1st, war
revenue attaches to all railway tick
cts. On passenger tickets per cent
of the fare is added for revenue, 10
per cent to all sleeping car tickets,
and per cent on all freight bills.
This makes the fare to Dubuque and
Waterloo $l.02 instead of "a cents.
1t also adds "A cents to the fare from
here to Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
THE OCTOBER COLD WAVE.

Not in the history of the Weather
Bureau has there been so extensive
and SO severe a cold wave in October
as the one that has spread over most
of the country during the past week.
The frost line extended down to the
Gulf OF Mexico. New Orleans report
ed the hardest October freeze ever re-
corded in the west gulf region
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
CLUB MEETING on
NEXT MONDAY.

The regular meeting of the Com
mercial Club will be held at the
Marcucci restaurant next Monday at
noon. Important items of business
are to- be brought up for considera-
ton and every member should be
present A secretary for the Della
ware County Fair society is to he
elected at this meeting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
sen. KENYON HAS CLOSE CALL.

S. Kenyon of Iowa. and other SEN
ators and congressman to England.
was attacked by German submarine
when nearing the coast of Scotland
last Saturday, according to associate
press dispatches received on Mon
day. The gunners on the boat sight
ed the submarine and Immediately
opened fire on the U-boat, which was
forced to submerge before firing the
torpedo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for Oct.
30, 1917.
Beahm, Miss Ester.
Cowles, Harry.
Madison, Mrs. Effie
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office Nov. IL, 1917, if not
called for before that date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
STANDINGS OF HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS.

The following is Aist of the ten
highest students in the Manchester
High school for the first period, end
ing October 18th, 1917:
Seniors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
waves and felt at home.
Boys Given il Salt Water Bath.

Wednesday all the companies were
lined up and given salt water bath,
under a big hose on deck. All the
time we had our drill and exercises,
but our drill was abandon ship" drill
so we all knew our stations, whether
life boats or RATS. Thursday passed
the same as other days, and Friday
morning our company went on guard.
That night at one o'clock ] saw the
first signs of land, which was a light
in the distance. Saturday morning
we threw anchor in the bay about $50
and at 2:30 we were again in dock.
The troops began unloading right away
and at 1880 We were on the ferry
again Only the 2nd battalion of the
168th came here. while the lst and
3rd battalions went back to Camp
Mills -" n.t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
Can't Tell Particulars.

Well, folks, | can not explain any
more, but will tell you all can. This
letter will no doubt be censored so /
will make long story short and say
that | do not know how long we will
stay here, where we go from her d..
nor why we did not go with the rest
Of the Rainbow Division, which must
be landed IN France by now,
I am willing myself to stay on terra
firma, and never take on another sail
have heard that it was in the news
papers that the 16Sth was lost or sunk
at sea so this will relieve you all if
you heard that story.
Great Precautions are Taken.
Uncle Sam is not going to lose any
troops carelessly, for we were guard
ed as far as we went, and in the war
zone we were going to be guarded by
a large fleet.
| must close for this time as l am
awfully busy. Have more to look af-
ter than a cranberry merchant" l
will try to write again later.
LEROY GOODRICH.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-31
Ask for Information.

1.-The Red Cross will be obliged if
any one having even what sounds like
definite information as to sweaters or
other garments being sold or other
wise improperly disposed of will re-
port it to this office
Meanwhile the duty Of every pa
triotic citizen is clear. If one hears
one of these stories repeated he should
ask for proof of the statements made
or, at least, the authority for them.
If he or she fails to. do so and goes
ON to give the almost certain lie fur
ther circulation he or she is guilty of
something which closely approaches
treason.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-09
w. W. SAVES MONEY.
Statistics Show Trench People Proi
 By Suppressed Liquor Traffic.

Paris, Dec. 9.-Since the goyerrI ment announced its decision to suTM press traffic in alcohol for the rt@ mainder of the war, a number of stat isticians have come forward with fiG ures showing that the French ped pie may save 5000, 100000 francs an nually to help pay off the interes on the war debt if the losses now in cured from indulgence in alcoholiI beverages are completely eliminated The figures take into account not onl1 the actual cost to the consumer oI alcoholic drinks, but the cost oj crimes due to alcoholism the distribuI ton of charities to victims of alcohol and the loss of salaries through alcoi holic illness or idleness.
 French people drink altogether pei annum and per capita, 40 gallons o1 beer, 25 gallons of wine, gallons o1 l cider, 1 gallon of'aalcohol pure or 2 gallons computed in alcoholic. drinks, quarts of bitters similar to absjnth, and 1 quart of liqueurs
 The proposed prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages will apply to all those testing more than 15 de- grees or 15 per cent. alcohol. It will not apply to what are called in France "hygienic beverages" such as wine, , beer, cider. It will exclude all bran dies, vermouths, and distilled liquors as they are now sold
 A great many of the distilled liquors testing more than 15 per cent. alcohol, it is anticipated, will be reduced so that their sale may be continued.
 The prohibition will apply to all whiskeys ass well as rum and gin. Whiskey drinking had grown im- mensely ill France during the 20 years preceding the war. American as well as Canadian, Scotch and Irish brands, have grown scarce since restrictions were placed on the transportation of unnecessary comm odities and prices have nearly doubled since the total prohibition of. all importation of alco- hol in any form excepting for the re- quirements of the munitions factories.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-09
James Hall.

Following a several weeks illness, starting with an attack of appendicitis, James Hall, for over eighteen years and until about ten years ago janitor Of the Smith school, died last night at his home at 21 Pleasant street of pneumonia. Because of his age, it was not deemed advisable to operate for appendicitis. It ran into perito- nitis but seemed to be yielding to treatment when the pneumonia de- veloped. He was born in England February 19, 1884. and until about a month ago was in apparently perfect health and retained his mental and physical facilities to marked degree.
 He retired from the janitorshop of the Smith school about ten years ago. For years he had been prominent in the Odd Fellows, having been a mem
 Der of the order in England and trans ferring his membership to Phoenix lodge of this city shortly after arrival here. He was also a member of Comstock Encampment, I. O. O. F. For many years he was member of the South Congregational church and Rev. F. K. Thompson, assistant pastor, will officiate at the funeral tom borrow afternoon at o'clock from his home Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. Surviving him are his wife and two sons, Charles Hall of New Brunswick and Samuel F. Hall of NeWfngton.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-09
Germany to Pay Damages.

Christiania, Feb. 9, via London 1O:5S a. mt is announced that Ger many has notified Norway of her in tention to pay damages for loss of life on Norwegian boats .torpedoed in the Arctic ocean and also for those killed when two Norwegian boats were sunk in the North Sea last fall
 These cases have been the subject of prolonged negotiations.
 Germany stipulates that the pay ment is made without admission of any violation of international law but out of humane and sympathetic con- cern for the hardships suffered by the families of the dead sailors.
 The long wrangle over the political situation in Norway has been ended by the decision of the party con- trolling parliament that there shall be no reconstruction of the cabinet The retirement of certain ministers, de- manded by the leading newspapers has been made the principal basis of discussion
New Britain herald., 1917-02-09
DISPUTE OVER LICENSE.

A hearing was held before the county commissioners in Hartford this morning on the application of William Waitkevicz for a liquor license in the Horwitz block at 37 Hartford avenue. About forty witnesses for the applicant spoke strongly in favor of the. granting of the license, while a remonstrance signed by between two and three hum dred property owners and residents was presented through Judge William F. Mangan. Judge B. F. Gaffney and Judge G. w. Klett appeared for the applicant.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-09
VIKING BAZAAR WINNERS.

The list of winners at the drawing of the Viking A. c. Bazaar is as follows: $25, James Monohan, Bristol; $10,. Harold Johnson, ,31 Lyon street; S5. Jo. Larson 60 Orange Street; $5, Miss City, 173 Cherry street; $6 John Blair 24O Hartford avenue; camera, John Kallinan, 1S1 Kelsey street; travelling bag, John Johnson, A. P. G.. Kensing- ton; $5 gold piece c. Cardell Kensing- ton;; rocking chair, Hiding Foberg, Vega block; coat sweater Lima Carl- son. 233 Woodland street, Hartford. Z
 GRANTED DIVORCE. %
 Divorce on the grounds of desertion was granted today to Thomas Siko-
New Britain herald., 1917-02-09
w. r. BROOKS PAYS s2.
Will Not Contest Sidewalk Case in
 Court

Convinced that those hired to clear the sidewalks on his Lake street property may not have properly done their work. William F. Brooks paid the assessment of $2 before court this morning. The charge that side walks in front of his residence at AS High street were not properly cleaned was nolled by Prosecuting Attorney George w. Klett without arraignment. Detective Sergeant Samuel Bamforth was detailed to inspect the walks yes~ terday afternoon.
 When MT. Brooks was arraigned in court yesterday, Judge John H. Kirk ham refused to hear the case on the ground of being disqualified. The ac- cused then announced his intention of contesting the charges on the ground that the walks had been pro- perly cleaned. This morning he re- affirmed his statement of yesterday that it would be good idea for policemen to call on owners of proper ty before summoning them into court.