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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
MRS. JOHN ELLER.

Mrs. John Eller, one of the. pioneer,
women ofet Manchestereidied at her
home in this city Thursday, March
18th, 1917. following an illness Of
nearly two years. During much Of
the time during these two years Mrs.
Eller was able to be about her home
During the last two weeks her de-
cline was, very. marked and when the
end came she passed peacefully away
= Funeral services were held at St
Mary's Catholic church Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. The services were
conducted by Rev. Father T. Rooney.
The body was placed in the receiving
vault and will later be laid in the
family lot in St. Mary's cemetery.
Mrs. Eller was born in Bavaria,
Germany, May 18th, 1S41. In 1850.
in Germany, she was united in mar
riage with Mr., John Eller. They
came to America in the fall Of 1866,
locating in Manchester, which has
been their home since. To Mr. and
Mrs. Eller were born ten children
four of whom have preceded the
mother to the better land. The sur
viving children are George Eller o.
National City, California; Mrs. a..
Lippert Of Oelwein, Iowa; Peter Ell.
Ter and Mrs. o. U. Hockaday of Man
chester; and Fred and Charles F. ler
of Ames, Iowa. She also leaves to
mourn for her nineteen grand chill
dren.
Mrs. Eller was a devout member
of the Catholic church, and was a
truly Christian woman. Her chief
interest in life centered ahcu: her
and her family, and for these she
gave of her strength as only roth
er can. Her death is a great loss
to her aged husband, who at this
time in in very poor health. She
will be greatly missed in the fam
lily circle, and profoundest sy:rpa' ny
is extened to those who were attach
ed to Mrs. Eller by tender family
ties.
Among the relatives and friends
here from distance to attend the
funeral were Messrs. Fred and
Charles Eller of Ames; Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Lippert and son, Mrs. John Eller
and son of Oelwein; Mr.. Joe Eller
of Waterloo; Mrs. w. A. Nunnemaker,
of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. George Sher-
rer of Lamont. The son, George Eller,
of National City, California, was un-
able to come to his mothers fun
eral
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
MRS. CLARA SOUTHALL.

Mrs. Clara Southall passed away at
her home at Fairport, Iowa, last We'd
nesday evening, March 18th, 1917, af-
ter an illness of only two weeks. The
remains of the young woman were
brought to Manchester Saturday morn
ing, and taken to the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Marshall
on North Franklin street. Brief ser
vices were held at the home in Fair
port last Friday, and on Sunday af-
ternoon funeral services were held at
the Marshall home. Rev. Mr.. Suckow
conducted the services. The body
was then placed in the receiving vault,
to be inferred in Oakland cemetery
at a later date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
CITY ELECTION.
.ayOr-F. H. Munson.

Mayor-F. H. Munson.
Alderman, First Ward, H. c. Smith.
Alderman, Second Ward, A. c. Philip
Alderman, Third Ward, J. B. Higman.
Aldermen at Large-F. w. Hermann
and w. H. Hutchinson. .a.
Treasurer-C. ]. Seeds.
Assessor-D. o. Chamberlain.
The Manchester city election will be
held on next Monday, March 26, and
nomination papers for the above tick
ct were filed with the city clerk on
Thursday of last week. The following
day other papers were filed adding to
the above list of candidates the fol-
lowiae,s E.. w. Williams and a., E. III.
Hoyt for Aldermen ataLarges o. c.
Clark, Alderman Second ward and
Edw. Hruby, Alderman Third ward.
1t goes without saying that of the
names mentioned for members of the
council several are unwilling candi-
dates. This position is looked upon by
many as thankless job and side
stepped by many who would make
very acceptabl0 city OFFICIALS.
Two Of the above named Candidates,
W. H. Hutchinson and o. c. Clark are
out of the city and are not advised
Of the honors which it is proposed
to thrust upon them. 1t is said that
neither one of these gentlemen would
accept the position if elected, for
business reasons.
We understand that A.. C. Philip
and E. H. Hoyt have definitely re-
fused to allow their names to be used
for Aldermen.
After the nomination papers were
filed in the Clerks office it was dis
covered that the last legislature had
amended the law requiring such nom
ination papers to be filed at least Is
days before city election, instead of
10 days as heretofore. Consequent
~ Inere Will ue HO plluIeu LiCheIS dt
the election next Monday. Tickets
will be furnished giving the names
of the offices to be filled with blank
lines following and the voters will
write in the names of the candidate
they wish to vote for No nomina-
tions were made in the manner pro-
vided by law by reason of the fail
ure to file the nomination papers in
time and the voters will be at liberty
to write in the names of those they
desire to vote for. It will be free
for all election with everybody start
ing with an equal chance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
FORD CARS GO LIKE HOT CAKES


J. M. Jones & Sons are just more
than selling Ford cars now. Since
the first of last, November they have
sold an even forty cars and if Trey
could get them faster from che fac
tory they might have sold good
many more Orders which they took
last January have not been flied as
yet, and those who contemplate to
buy Ford will do we'll to place
their order at once. Orders can only
be filled in the order taken, and the
firm can only get cars on orders
signed up. During the last few days
Joe Mulvehill. of Masonville. John
Swanson. of south OF Manchester, and
Edw. Bolsinger, OF this CITY, have talk
en- out their cars. The firm will
open branch at Masonville this
summer. The work on their building
will be commenced as soon as wealth
er conditions will permit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

Clara Marshall was born in Man
chester July 5th, 1881, and received
her education in the Manchester
schools. She was united in marriage
with Mr.. J. Burnell Southall on Oc-
tober 1st,, 1906, and for four years
years after her marriage resided in
this city. Seven years ago the fam.
lily moved to Fairport, where she was
widely known.
Mrs. Southall is survived by her
husband, and one son, Stanley, ten
years old; her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Marshall, two sisters, Mrs. o. o.
Smith of Coffins Grove Township, and
Mrs. ]. j. Arduser, of this city. She
is also survived by two aunts. Mrs
Teresa Reiger and Mrs. Whitman of
Manchester. Another aunt, Mrs. John
Eller. passed away two days following
her death.
Mrs. Southall was a member of
Grace Lutheran church of Fairport,
and of the Order of Eastern Star of
Muscatine. She took an active in
terest in the work of these organiz-
ations, and was greatly beloved by
the members of the church and lodge
The profusion of beautiful flowers was
a beautiful tribute of sincere regard
in which she was held by the people
of her home city.
The death Of this young wife and
mother is cruel loss to the hus-
band and son, and severe blow to
the parents and sisters. .s,#
Z The sympathy of the community is
extended to all those who mourn be-
cause of her untimely death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
ORDER YOUR EASTER SUIT.

Gloer, the tailor, urges the people
of Manchester to place their order
for Easter suits at once, if they ex-
pect to have them by that time. Read
what Mr.. Gloer says in his announces
ment on page two.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
SCHOOL BOARD ORGANIZES,

The school board of the Indepen-
dent District of Manchester met on
Monday evening, when the newly
elected members took the oath Of Of
flee, and FrednB. Blair was elected
president of the board for the ensuing
year. s 80 {
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

proposes in bill that it shall be un-
lawful for any state official, commits
sioner, or deputy, to influence legisla-
ton punishable by fine and by ex-
pulsion from office. l...
Model Headlights on Autos.
The house passed the model" ,sad-
light DINNER law advocated by The
American Automobile association If
the same bill passes the senate end Is
signed by the governor headlights III
Iowa will not be permitted legally to
cut the darkness higher than AZ inches
above the road for rs feet in front Of
the automobile. t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hubert of
Pringhar, Iowa, are visiting here with
relatives and friends. E
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

The Thursday Afternoon club will
meet with Mrs. Howard Cummerford,
on Thursday, March 29th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

ICA Vol . HVA SSAe' <AISoAASyo hOSo
and costs. Decree of foreclosure
as prayed. Special and general
execution.
Criminal.
State of Iowa VS.. Alfred and Arthur
Bowers. Jury finds defndants not
guilty. ..t
b., Probate
Estate of Bernard Koelker. Elizabeth
Koelker, widow, allowed $500 for
her support and the support of her
minor child for one year. Admin
istratrix authorized and directed to
sell personal property at public
sale to the highest bidder as prayed
ed.
Estate of John L. De Moss. Will ad-
mitted to probate. Mary Ann De-
Moss appointed executrix, without
bond.
Estate of Luzetta H. Atkins. Calvin
Yoran being the executor named in
the will, declines to accept the ap-
pointment, and on petition Sarah
Ann Atkins Is appointed admins
tratrix with will annexed. Bond fix
ed at $1,000.
Estate of Thomas B. Dunlap. FIX
ecutor's third annual report approv-
ed.
Estate of E. C. Perkins. .Adminis-
traitor authorized to sell personal
property as prayed at private sale
at not less than appraised valne. ].
P. Sloan, Geo. White and John
Hartman appointed appraisers. Bond
to be fixed in twice appraised val
ue. ..@ ..~
Estate Of Seth Brown. Final report
approved, administrative discharged,
bond released.
Estate of Eli G. Perkins. Kate M.
Perkins widow, allowed $40O for
her support for one year.
Estate of Louis Hoag. Final report
approved administrator discharged
and bond released.
Estate of Raymond Hoas. Final report
approved. Administrator discharged
and bond released.
Estate of James Coleman. Execu-
trixs first annual report approved.
Estate of Clyde d. Elder. Hearing en-
final report set for Monday, March
g.
Estate OF Stephen Hebron. Final re-
port approved. Administrator dis
charged and bond released.
Estate of Stephen Hebron. Final re-
port approved, administrator dis
charged and ,oond released.
Estate Of j. H Joyce. Martha A..
Joyce, widow, allowed 5000 for her
support for one year.
TrAsteeship of Sadie M. Wilkins, now
Sadie M. Ham. Report of trustee
q including report of sale and deed 10
D. J. Kenna approved. L IL ,,
Estateqof Simon Dow. Upon reading
the application it is ordered that a
citation issue as prayed
Guardianship Of VIM. Ammeter, ct al.
Marie Amneter appointed perman-
ent guardian of Wil!ar. Albert and
Margaret Ammeter, minors, >,
Estate of Awald Schultz. Hearing on
final report set for Monday. March
Is.
Estate of Gottleib Amme'er. Hear
ing on einal report set for Mon
day, MAJ III Goth.
Guardianship Of Herbert Adolph
Schultz, Alma T. Schultz appointed
permanent guardian of the person
and properdty of Herbert Adolph
Schultz minor.
Estate of Alexander J. Atkins. On
petition Sarah Anna Atkins is ap-
pointed administrator with will an
nexed. Bond fixed at $1,000.
Guardianship of r. Walter Stewart.
Final report approved, guardian dis
charged and bond released.
Estate of VIM. Mead. Executor
authorized to borrow $1,000, to be
used in paying the existing mort
gage Indebtedness and other indebt-
ness against the estate and to sec
ure loan by first mortage as pray
ed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13
,keokuk e. Des Molnes and fSsokuk q
Western Railroads Affected by
Last Nights
Storm.
TRAINS TURNED BACK
Wash-outs Near Vincennes, Iowa and
Crawford, Missouri, ResPon-
sible-Mai1 @ Line
Running.

Rail traffic on the Keokuk & Des
Moines railroad and the keokuk q
Western branch of the Chicago, Bur.
lington and Quincy railroad was heio
up today by washouts.
About sixty feet of track on the
Keokuk & Des Moines near Vln-
cennes. Iowa, was washed out during
the storm last night. The O'Clock
morning train was sent out from
here. but was forced to turn oacR
A force of men was sent up from
Keokuk during the morning to repair
the broken stretch Of track. Iele'
graphic communication along the iihe
was broken also. a
The washout on the Keokuk q
Western is near Crawford, Missouri
The $50 train left here this morn,
ing hut has been held up and VIII
probably return to Keokuk- the
m ain line of the @, north and SOUTH
is not affected and trains are run
ming on regular schedule. Inc
Wabash and T. P. w. also eA'
perienced no trouble.
keokuk & Des Moines trains sent
out from here today were detoureo
over the North road to Donneiison
and from there to Pennington me
first train in from Des Moines TINS
morning arrived here at IL O'CLOCK
oyer this route.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13

away In automobiles, non-commis-
stoned officers and privates-orderlies
and attaches to the American gen.
erals encourage, swarmed off the
vessel and mixed joyously with the
crowd at the railway station.
There were British tommies there
to welcome their new brothers in
arms, and French poilus as we'll.
Hundreds of handshakings and en-
braces marked the meeting of these
representatives of three great armies
now pledging common purpose.
The crowds thrilled at the spectacle
OF the khaki and blue of groups Of
three, as they marched arm in arm.
The Americans were trying out
their French, or swapping slang with
the tommies and the poilus were
proudly exhibiting their English
words in return, while the Britishers
tried to compress into few minutes
conversation, some of the fighting
lore they had learned at the front 1t
was hard work for the American non
CONS to leave their new-found
friends and board the train.
The British tommies were part of
those aboard several big British troop
ships discharging their human car
goes at the time the american ar
rived
Boulogne harbor was alive early in
the morning awaiting the arrival Of
the American general and his staff.
The first notice that the ship was fin
ally arriving came with the roar of
salutes from French patrol boats in
the outer harbor. Then the British
troop ships hastily shifted their an
chorage to allow the boat with its all
important cargo, to dock at the prin-
cipal wharf. There huge American
flag was flung to the breeze from the
topmost part of the landing stage,
while on the dock itsalf brilliant
colorful assembly awaited, cheering
SO that their welcome must have been
heard far out over the waters as the
boat slowly nosed her way between
the whistle shrieking and gun bark
ing craft in between.
On the dock were British, French
and Belgian officers, formally drawn
up in rigid salute as General Pershfng
first put his foot on French soil and
gave evidence OF Americas deter
mination to fight.
Rene Besnard, under secretary Of
war, was the governments representa-
tive at this notable scene. He ar
rived from Paris barely in time to
hurry to the dock and shake hands
with the American commander as he
stepped ashore. A French boy, who
edged forward in the crowds that
greeted the American general, was
noticed by Pershing. He wanted some
thing and Pershing wanted to know
what it was. He came forward and
shyly shook hands with fhe big smil
ing American and then asked him to
sign an autograph album, proudly dis
playing the signatures which he had
already obtained in it from Marshal
Joffre and Field Marshal Haig. Gen
eral Pershing stopped right there and
signed the book.
AT Paris, it was announced today
Pershing will make his headquarters
in the Hotel Chillon until he selects
staff headquarters at the French
front.
Calls is Army Bluff.
AMSTERDAM. June 13.-The Co
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13
Railway Fact and Fiction

y
London Railway Gazette: Any1
with knowledge of railway "
tiers could make an amusing comp
ton of the blunders about rallNs]
which are constantly being come
ted by our popular novelists. ~,
of these ingenious ladies and gem,
men would seem ever to traVel
train or consult a timetable. SHY
they invariably cause their helI
and heroines to journey to PLACES
railways which do not serve 'l.'
Occasionally one does come acrcs.
drawing Of a locomotive which NV y,
as though it might do duty on a a. a.
ish main line, but the type win !.
coupling rod is more usual, ana w.
the draughtsman designs looVS
tive reminiscent of the pracuce,
one company, the coaches always
long to another line. And VIVA.
artist has ever been able TO aeT
correctly is a railway signal.
wrong side of the semaphore alm
invariably shown towards the !
vancing train-we have even :.
this mistake on poster issued y
railway company-and when d !,
tant arm is shown on the same =
as a home signal, the former is
orally at the top. Any obsers'
reader can amuse himself WIN Is .
dreds of similar blunders by WIZ
and artists.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13
This, With Good Fielding Has Kept
Chicago Team Riding High on
Top Instead of
Underneath.
LIGHT ON RUN GETTING
Sox Have Been Forced to Struggle
Through Six Games Without
Tallies This
Season.
rRY II G. HAMILTON

D.
limited Press Staff Correspondent. ]
NEW YORK, June 13.-f the abl'-
ity to make runs had anything to 40
with it, the White Sox today would
be considerably in the rear OF hrs
place instead of riding high on TOP
Tight, pitching and tighter fleldiEs
have come to their rescue. SIX times
since the season opened, the White
Sox have been forced to struggle
through an afternoon without run.
Only one club, the Browns-in tho
American league, has surpassed thls
figure, and they are the possessors
of a record of seven shut outs 50
far The Yankees and Athletics are
tied with the White Sox.
The Cleveland Indians lead in the
matter of avoiding shutouts, having
been led to the white wash dip only
once. In the National league the
Phillies have so far escaped the
brush completely.
There must be something in the
Chicago air, Comiskey park, or the
way the Chicago fans cheer, for Ed
die Collins and Joe Jackson, Amerl-
can league famous sluggers, are lar
behind their wonted marks, and were
behind them when the season gasped
to a close last fall. Inelr presence
in the rut of light hitters is mainly
responsible for the fact that the
White Sox are not farther ahead OF
the procession.
In the National league the favor
ties in the race, the Giants, have
fallen victim to no run beavers just
once. The Braves. Dodgers and Cubs
have fallen thrice each. The Cardiu
ais have had horse collar score on
six separate occasions.
Frank Baker walloped one and the
Yankees downed the White Sox in
twelve innings.
Slim Love pitched his twenty
ninth consecutive inning without De
| ing scored on for the Yankees.
| Heinie Zimmerman inserted foul
hits in five efforts as the Giants de
/ feated the Cubs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13
Unified Railroad Control.

Detroit Journal: In the short time
that the operation OF the country 5
railroads has been under the control
of the transportation committee OF
the National Council for Defense
much has been done. The great agri-
cultural sections have been supplied
with the seeds required for spring
planting and the farm implements
ordered.
Coal for next winter has been sent
into the northwest in advance OF the
usual shipping period. Wheat has
been despatched to the seaboard fast
er than the ocean shipping and ter
minals can care for it.
To have done this much In time
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13
PERSHING ARRIVES
IN FRANCE
CONTINUED from page ID

American army. makes us realize to
the fullest the Importance of Ameri-
cas- participation.
Our reception has moved us most
deeply. ! can only reaffirm that
America has entered the war with the
intention of performing her full share
however great or small, the future
will dictate. Our allies can, depend
upon that absolutely"
French government officials formal
ly welcomed Pershing and his staff
in the name of the nations and tho
Americans We're taken to a special
train enroute for Paris.
While Pershing and the commits
stoned officers of his staff disem-
parked and were Immediately taken
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13

Of abnormal transportation condii
indicates something more thai
high degree of patriotism among
railroads. It indicates that opera
of the lines as a single unit has
needed for a long time, that this
the one practical cure for cOaI
ton and embargoes with which
dustry has been embarrassed IN
cent months.
This unified control is war M
ure. But we may all doubt If il
cease to be when war ceases. \
proving too much worth while to
card. too much like the thing VI
the railways have needed since !
'cut-throat competition-helping .
Of them and harming all--tied y
into a hangman's knot.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13
Chicago Produce

CHICAGO, June 13.-But,s,
tras. 36h437c; firsts, 36c; dsin|
tras, 35@35kc; dairy frsts,
341ac.
Eggs-Ordinary flrsts, n.
firsts. 29h@31c.
Cheese-Twins. 230231hc. II
Americas, 24@24hc. Il
Potatoes-Receipts: 80 car,
Minnesotas and Wisconsins. n
3.35: fancy westerns, s3.OOaaw|
bushel.
Live pouitry-Fowls, 21c: A
14@17c; geese, 12914c; a
chickens. 26@3Oc; turkeys, lse /
New York Produce.
NEW YORK, June 13.-Flow
ket quiet, firm.
Pork market steady. Mess, M
Lard market firm. Middle
spot, $21.75@21.S5.
Sugar, raw, market quiet. Q.
fugal test, $5.77@5.Ss; Muscaysi
test. s5.02@5.14.
Sugar, refined. market quiet
loaf, $500; crushed, 1915: povd
S7.65@S.60; graduated, s7.5Oaa
Coffee, Rio No. z on spot, 10,
Tallow market quiet. City il
country, nominal, special, TIC
Hay market steady. Prime, 81
lis; No. 8, S21s @921ac; clover,
s1.05.
Dressed poultry market dull.
keys. 1S@35c; chickens, 2si
fowls. 16@25c; ducks, 1929.
Live poultry market strong.
15c; ducks, 1s@29c; fowls, 24(
turkeys, $4,000; BOOSTERS. tic;
ems. 30@35c.
Cheese market weak. State
common to special, 22ta624kc
skins, 5@19c.
Butter market unsettled. Rel
1891. Creamery extras, 3SA a
dairy tubs. 34@3Sc; imitation {
cry firsts, 35@36c.
Egg market dull. Receipts 2
nearby white fancy, 351a936c;
by mixed fancy. 32@S4c; fresh
@35c.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-13
New Submarine Chaser.

PARIS, June ia new American
submarine hunter which has just ar
rived at a French port and created
sensation because of its radical de-
parture from pre-conceived ideas OF
shipbuilding, is described by LIE
Journal.
The vessel, it vas stated, is nearly
100 feet long, is propelled by gaso-
line and is capable OF the enormous
speed of thirty knots an hour. BY
special arrangement the submarine
hunters fuel is replenishable at sea,
long tubes connecting with a ship $
reservoir. The armament which this
formidable vessel carries, is declared
to permit the most rapid offensive
power by long range guns. She Is
equipped with the latest type OF list
ening instruments and when not I'M
der navigation, is capable OF long
submergence in the water.
LIE Journal declared that within
few months there would be several
hundred of these vessels in active
service.