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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

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How would you feel, if at the
risk of your own life. you at
tempted to save another from
drowning and found him wholly
indifferent to his fate9 Then
Judge the feelings of our white
friends if they find us satisfied
and contented with the limita-
tionS by which we are hedged in.
We purpose to be satisfied with
nothing short of absolute equali-
ty before the law. We shall per
form all of our duties and demand
all of our rights.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

Sunday News (TTopkinsvilTe
Ky.-ThiS is our country. but if
matters not whether she has al
ways been Just to MS. 1t should
be our province to defend her
and uphold the flag. It would be
foolish to predict that racial dis
examination would be any less for
the Negro being n Stacker. The
only way for the Negro to be as
Sured of a man chance is by
showing himself a man; and there
is no better way to show his quail
iicatiOns than upon his country S
battletields.
To hell with the American citi-
zen who Sulks in his tent at such
time as this. and this applies
to any man, white or black.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

How any 'ruly patriotic Amer
lean can be so blind to the vital
interests Of his country at this
time as to encourage or even
cOuntenance race discrimina-
tions against citizens, is unintel-
llglblc to every unprecedented.
reasoning person That the Uni
ted States Government, the model
democracy, should now. of all
times. draw or permit the draw
ing Of invidious distinctions be-
tween IFS loyal citizens is as para
dOXical as it is unbelievable. And
yet, III its initial step toward
raising an army from its hetero-
geneouS population, it could think
Of no needed distinction save that
between persons of African de-
scent and those not of African de
scent. Wonderful Judgment /!
Marvellous perspicacity Subtitle
differentiation
OF course it is wrong, unjust
and undemocratic. True demo-
cracy knows no distinction based
on race; in it equality is the key
mote AS General principle of our
nSre. As General GoethelS. build
"r OF the Panama Canal. SAYS !:
Equality is the cardinal princi-
pie of our repiblic Whatever duty
man owes is owed by all alike {:
whatever steps are taken to train
oar citizens for self defense must
apply to all all must have an
equal chance Training the son
of the millionaire alongside the
laborer will make democracy a
living thing. And General
Wood, ranking officer of the Uni
tao son Is hsXxtS shs re niece
ted States Army. says:
In democracy security rests
upon an appreciation by the peo-
pie of the basic principle that
equality of opportunity goes hand
in hand with equality of obIiga-
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

War is the most terrible calam-
ity that can befall nation. It
robs a country of the flower of
its young manhood and causes
untold human suffering and mis-
cry. g.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

Headline says Roosevelt Of
fer is Spurned' Guess his card
was torn off at corner. TOO.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

After oil we are only human
with all the frailties and weak
nesses to which human flesh is
heir.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

Advertisements are merchants
methods of inviting trade. Moth
ing is freer than an invitation.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

Don't boast of your goodness
when Won have never been tempt
ed.
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de stopper gifts de longes
res in de emty jug
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NOTICE.

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Blade.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

Equality is the very life breath
of democracy.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-05-24

Every citizen owes duty to
his country.
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BLADEIETS.

Don I rock the boat.
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enemies in the courts of this
country.
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Georgia Baptist-Few people
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
CROSSING ACCIDENT .........
CAUSES DEATH OF FARMER

CAUSES DEATH OF FAhMEN
Adolph Zemanek, a prominent farm
er of Richland Township, was struck
and instantly killed by a Chicago
Great Western passenger train this
morning at o'clock The accident
occurred one mile west of Dundee on
what is known as the Barney Aucott
railroad crossing. Mr.. Zemanek was
returning from trip to the Dundee
creamery and was crossing the rail-
road track travelling northward. He
was struck by gasoline motor car,
which runs east on the Great Western
every morning. Mr.. Zemank's auto
mobile, which he was driving, was
apparently squarely on the crossing
when struck. The automobile was car
ried, pinned to the front Of the coach,
down the track a distance of 700 feet.
Mr.. Zemanek was thrown out OF the
drivers seat and when found was in
tn rear seat of the automobile.
The distressing accident is great
shock to the friends and acquaipt-
ances of Mr.. Zemanek. He was man
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
He was son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
pold Zemanek, and was born in Rich
land township, Al years ago. He was
unmarried and is survived by broth
er and one sister, August Zemanek,
of Courtland, New York, and Mrs.
Kate Kelch, Fullerton, North Dakota
At this writing the funeral arrange
ments have not been made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
LIGHTNING DESTROYS BARN.

A barn on the Charles Thorpe farm
at Baileys Ford, better known as the
old VIM. Dudley farm, and now oc-
cupied by VIM. Dempster. was struck
by lightning Monday forenoon and
burned to the ground.
Mr.. Dempster was unable to save
anything and has loss Of two horses.
ten tons of hay and most Of his ma
chinery. A new barn near by took
fire from flying embers but was saw
ed by the prompt assistance OF
crew of threshers who were threshing
on the farm. 's1sss
The property of Mr.. Dempster was
insured, but the insurance Of Mr..
Thorpe's on the barn had expired .
few days ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
DAISY.SANDS.

Miss Isabelle p Daisy, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Daisy Of Thorpe.
and Mr.. Frank Sands Of Delhi, were
united in marriage at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage in this city on
August 22d The young people will
be at home on a farm near Bailey's
Ford, and will have the best wishes
Of many friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
Alto KILLS BOY.

Elmer Toms, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Toms, who live near Silver
Creek, was struck by an automobile
on the highway near Jasper, Mime
sofa, and received injuries from
which death ensued a few days later.
It appears that Mr.. Toms and a party
of men were in an auto and in the
dusk of the evening he saw what he
believed was mans hat. He stopped
the car and went to pick up the hat
and as he was walking back to where
the hat lay he was struck down by a
heavy machine going in the direction
he was going. He was rendered un-
conscious, but fingered for several
days. His parents were at once sum
moned to his bedside and reached
there before his death occurred.
The remains were brought to the
home of the parents south of Mason
Vile, where funeral services were
held last week, and interment was
made in Oakland cemetery. Rev. A.
P. Blough of Waterloo, had charge Of
the services. Surviving the young
man are his parents, and the follow
ing brothers and sisters: Liston,
Ralph, Jesse, Guy, Goldie and Minnie.
Mr.. Toms was born at Newton, Illi-
nois, August 6, 1891, and came to
Delaware county with his parents
about nine years ago. His tragic
death is a source of profound sorrow
to the family and friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
JONES MILL GRANGE.

Jones Mill grange meets in regu-
lar session Saturday. Sept. 1st.
Dinner at IL o'clock.
Program at 1 o'clock.
Song. Miss Margaret Jones.
. Reading in dialect, Miss Grace VOL
colt.
Song, Miss Alice Wolcott.
LAS, Women's Round Table. Red
Cross women bring needle, thimble
and scissors
Mems Round Table. Chairman, E
M. Carr. Topic: How Far Should
the Federal Government go in Fixing
the price of farm products"
p. m, business meeting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
SUMMONS COMES To
MEMBER Of CO. A
CHAS. LIE ROY WILSON DIES III
IOWA CITY HOSPITAL. BURIED
AT OELWEIN.
SERVED COUNTRY ON THE BORDH1
Members Of Company H Of Hsnches-
ter and Des MOines Attended tho
Funeral Friday Afternoon.

Charles lie Roy Wilson, member Of
Company H, and who had been living
at Oelwein for several years. died IN
the hospital at iowa City last Wednes-
day, August 22d, 1917, after linger-
ing Illness, of malaria and other COM
plications. The remains were taken 10
his home at Oelwein, where funeral
services were held on Friday after
noon. An escort from Company H had
charge of the services at the grave.
Charles LIE Roy Wilson was born In
Oelwein, Iowa, February 2Sth, 1889.
He lived in Oelwein until 1909, when
the family came to Manchester, where
he then lived for eight years. On Ang-
ust Sd, 1915, he was united in mar
riage with Miss Frances Bishop, Of
this city. To them were born twn
children, Charles Leonard, and Cecfl
Leverne. The latter passed away at
Oelwein in February, 1917.
Mr.. Wilson Joined Company H while
he lived in Manchester, and was high
ly thought Of by his comrades. He
went with the, Company to the Mexi-
can border last year and came back
in December 1916. While on the bor-
der he contracted malaria, which
greatly impaired his health, and wheE
he came north in the midst Of winter
he contracted pneumonia and other
complications, from which he ne, er
recovered. AS last resort he wts
taken to the hospital at Iowa City,
where he was to have submitted to
an operation, but even under the best
Of care his condition continued to
grow more serious until death re-
lieved him of his suffering.
He leaves to mourn his death the
young wife and one child Of Oelwein;
his father, Wilfred Wilson, Of Cedar
Falls, Iowa, and his step-father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Codner. OF
Iowa Falls. and many other relatives
and a host of friends.
Among those from Manchester to
attend the funeral services were Guy
Bishop, Arthur Massee, Capt. Don A
Preussner, Sergeahts w. W. Matthew,
Arthur West, Dewey Howick, Elton
Rowe and John Anderson. Four mem,
bers of Company H Of Des Moines
were also in attendance.
The sincere sympathy of many
friends is extended to the grief-strick-
en- sfamily. F,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
MRS., CARL ORTBERG PASSES
AWAY.

Mertie Verena Maxwell, daughter OF
John and Mary Maxwell, was born
near Spring Branch in Milo township,
Delaware county, Iowa, December IA,
1879, and died at her late home near
Delaware, Iowa, at s o'clock on Sum
day evening, August 26th. 1917, aged
81 years, 6 months and u days.
She was united in marriage with Mr..
Carl Ortberg, December IA. 1896. To
this union two children were born,
Ralph Maxwell and Carl Theodore.
There remain to mourn her depart
ure and to cherish her memory, her de-
voted husband and two sons, her moth
er, Mrs. Mary Maxwell of Delaware
six sisters, Mrs. Belle Coffin of Dun
dee, Iowa, Mrs. Peter Jakelin of Delhi
Iowa; Mrs. John Young, of Bakerfield
California; Mrs. John Zertzman and
Mrs. Henry Zertzman, Of Manchester
Iowa, two brothers, Mr.. John Maxwell
of Oneida, Iowa, and L. J. Maxwell OF
Delaware, Iowa, and other relatives
and many friends.
Thus the youngest Of eleven chill
dren has been the first to break the
happy family circle since the passing
Of the father twenty-six years ago.
Mrs. Ortberg has spent all of her
life in this vicinity and is known and
highly respected by large number Of
the citizens of Delaware county. She
was sincere Christian woman, hav-
ing united with the Baptist church at
Delaware at the age Of 16 years and
she has demonstrated the reality and
the power Of the gospel of Christ by
life of earnest devotion.
An invalid for fifteen years she did
not complain but was cheerful and
hopeful through it all. She faced the
future without fear for her religious
experience was an abiding reality that
lifted her above the shadows into the
abiding light. Her sweet smile Of af-
fection fingered as her spirit took its
flight to the country of rest and immor-
tality above.
The bereaved family has the heart
felt sympathy of us all. May the God
of all comfort and grace sustain them
in this time of need. She with the
redeemed of earth has desired "a bet
ter country, that is, an heavenly one;
wherefore God is not ashamed to be
called their God. for he hath pre-
pared for them city"
The funeral services were held al
200 o'clock at their home on Wed.
nesday afternoon, August 20 and were
in charge Of Rev. G. X. Hudson ot
the M. E. church. Interment made
at Delaware. ........ ........
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT COUNTY
81 TEACHERS STUDY CENTER.

The first Study Center Of the school
year was held Saturday at the Man
chester high school with an atten-
dance of one hundred teachers. Prot
Fl. l.. Eells of Cedar Falls was instruc-
tor. The second one will be held
Saturday, December s. The instruc-
tors for this session will be Miss Le-
more Shanewise, reading; Miss Maud
Thompson, domestic science. County
Superintendent Walker plans to have
four of these study centers for the
school year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
COURT HOUSE CLOSED ON AFTER
- MOONS OF FAIR DAYS.

The offices in the county court
house will be closed on the afternoons
of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
September 9Th, 9Th and 7th, in order
that the officers and their deputies
may be able to attend the fair and
jubilee All those having business in
any of the offices will find the full
force of officers at the county build
ing in the forenoons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
WAR PLAYS HAVOC WITH CIRCUS

| DyerSvllle ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
was headquarters for Cook Bros.
circus the past week, the show Civ
ing up its route after the exhibition
here Thursday, being forced to do sc
on account of conditions brought
about as a result of the war.
The show arrived here on schedul-
ed time Thursday, but owing to the
absence OF musicians and big cut
in on the help, the parade was aban-
doned and only the steam calliope
was put into service. There was a
good crowd in Dyersville, many of
whom were disappointed. A circus
without music is as lonesome as a
pretzel in bone dry state.
One Of the Cook brothers was draf-
ted and when the show arrived at
Stockton, ILL.,. he received his notice
to return to his home at Trenton, N.
J. to be examined. He secured the
services of Mr.. Stowe, of Niles, Mich,
to help manage the circus. But this
was not the only obstacle to be en-
countered. Following up large per
cent of the members of the band and
actors and rousties, received notice
also and they returned to their
homes to take the examination, hence
the circus was badly crippled and
the managers concluded that it was
wise to wind up the season here and
ship the equipment to winter quar-
ters at Trenton, N. J.
1t appears that Cook Bros. circus
is not the only show that was hit
hard as a result of the draft. Other
shows have been badly crippled in
various ways also. Many kilograms
were received here. after the show
concluded to quit; kilograms from
circus men soliciting hands, actors
and musicians. Twenty-four Of the
men have joined the Robinson show
and many Joined other, circuses.
Mr.. Stowe, who was with the show
as manager for Mr.. Cook, is an old
time show man. Ho Is nephew of
Harriet Beacher Stowe, the author
of Uncle Toms Cabin and he had a
Tom show on the road in the wes-
tern states for many years. JOS. Bu-
linger Of Dyersville, band and orches-
ira leader, was with Mr.. Stowe for
five years, when the show was play
ing the western states.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
disallowed since last weeks issue.
EXemntiOn Allowed.

disallowed since last weeks issue.
Exemption Allowed.
Claude w. Keller, Manchester, de-
Wit of W. F. Crosby.
Valentine Nefzger. Earlville, depend
ent wife and children, affidavit Of
John Fessler.
J. Louis Cooking. Manchester. de-
pendent wife and child, affidavit Of
Oscar o. Smith.
Herman " Little, Manchester. de-
| pendent wife and two children, affida-
Wit of F. e. Reed.
Earl J. Hindal, Edgewood, depend
ent wife, affidavit of Herman F. Muel-
ler.
Tony Jesenovec, Worthington, de-
pendent wife and child. affidavit Of
Joseph D. Gorins.
Joseph c. Paul, Manchester, depend
ent wife and three children, affidavit
OF W. H. Lafferty.
Ernest Walter Hugh, Delhi, de-
pendent wife and child, affidavit of
John N. Smith.
Joseph E. Cody, Ryan, dependent
wife and child, affidavit Of Leslie j.
Hird.
Louis A. Hintz, Manchester. depend
ent wife and child, affidavit of w. H.
Norris. ... ....
Milo Leroy. Karns, Manchester, de-
pendent wife and 2 children, affidavit
Of Theodore Jankowski. .
Mike Francis Dunn, Ryan, depend
ent wife and two children, affidavit
of w. F. Drummy.
Louis Harvey Quart. Delhi. depend
ent wife. affidavit Of P. G. Michael.
Bert Thompson Fear, Hopkinton. de-
pendent wife and 3 children. affidavit
of F. E. Williamson.
Earl r. Leedham. Dundee. depend
ent wife and child, affidavit Of c. H.
Lawrence.
: Homer w. Phenicie. Manchester, de-
pendent wife. affidavit of e. B. Stiles.
John E. McElligott, Ryan, depend
ent wife and child, affidavit of F. M.
Foley.
Floyd Burdette Noble, Greeley de-
pendent wife and 2 children, affidavit
of W. c. Fitzpatrick.
George o. Parker, Oneida, dependent
wife and children, affidavit of S. T.
Knox.
John Schechtman, Earlville, depend,
ent wife and child, affidavit of Ralph
H. Sherman.
The following names have been GER
titled to the district board from the
second call.
Leo Senninger. New Vienna.
Frederick Johnson Bohlken, Sand
Spring.
Clarence Edward Mulligan, Manches-
ter. a..'
Roy Howland, Dundee.
Lloyd Alvin Smith, Manchester.
Harry Edward McCrea, Ryan, Iowa.
Robert Eugene Melroy, Ryan, la.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
w. G.. T. u. MEETING.

The w. C. T. U. will meet on Friday
afternoon at 900 o'clock with Mrs.
Hugh Middleton. A report of the
recent county convention will be Civ
en-. The annual social and election
of officers will also be held. Every
member is urged to be present at
this meeting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

at Marion' Parkersburg, and, was for
seven years assistant priest to his
uncle at Cresco.
There is now on foot a movement
at Edgewood to erect a handsome
new parish house. The people Of
Edgewood have just recently COM
pleted handsome new church edi-
flee, and which was dedicated a few
weeks ago. Rev. Father Murtagh
will reside at Edgewood, and have
charge Of the parishes of Edgewood
and Greeley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
Probate.

Duuudu uuEluS Iuc pe1bI low udyS.
Probate.
Guardianship Of Raymond J. Wal
lace. Leo F. Tisrney appointed
guardian ad Item for Raymond
Jeffries Wallace, minor. Answer
of guardian ad litem fled. Author
ity to sell real estate granted as
prayed. Bond to be given in dou'
BILE the appraised value. F. e
Williams, J. J. Nrkwood and +
G. Reeves appointed appraisers.
Estate of John j. Lunbeck. Will
admitted to probate on testimony
of Anna M. UT and Reynold Woest-
man, witnesses.
Estate of Lewis Hubbell. Mary L
Hubbell appointed executrix, with
out bond.
Guardianship Of Marion D. Satter-
lee. Report Of sale. Sale and deed
to Jerome E. Satterlee approved
Sale and deed to Matte A. Irene
Kenny approved.
Estate of John Jennerjohn. Hearing
set for first day of October term.
Estate of Geo. s. Lister. Final report
approved. Executor discharged
and bond released.
Guardianship of Henry J. Winch.
Guardian authorized and directed
to proceed and take such legal
steps as may be necessary to pro-
cure from the administrator the
wards share and to separate their
estate and interests in the proper
ty and estate of Mary ]. Winch, de-
ceased.
Estate of Mary Zemanek. Hearing
set for first day of October term
Of district court.
Estate of Theresia Reiger. G. G.
Pierce files his resignation as ex-
ecutor, same is accepted and on
application of heirs ]. J. Reiger is
appointed administrator, with will
annexed Of estate of Theresia Rel
ger.
Guardianship of Pearl Aldrich ct al
Authority to sell share and inter
est in this years crop on farm at
$500 per acre.
Estate of W. H. Bush. On petition
and showing to court R. H. Bush
is appointed administrator of es-
tate of w. H. Bush. Bond fixed at
$1,000.
Guardianship of Walter and Cecil
Bush. On petition and showing to-
court R. H. Bush is appointed
. guardian Of the property of Walter
E. Bush and Cecil w. Bush, minors.
Bond fixed at 100000. Guardian
authorized to Join with adult heirs
in action to set aside deeds and
assignments as prayed.
.v..# Law.
Mildred Bush vs. w. H. Bush. On
submission of petition the. court
being advised Leo f. T1erney is
appointed temporary guardian Of
the property of w. H. Bush. Bond
fixed at 5000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
SELLS BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME.
William Jones has sold his beauti-

William Jones has sold his beaut1-
full residence property on Liberty
street to Al. Clark Of Thorpe, the
deal being consummated last satur-
day. Mr.. Clark will get possession
of the property on December 1st. Mr..
and Mrs. Jones and their daughter
will leave about October 1st for Cali
fornia, where they will spend the
winter, and may decide to locate
permanently. ....,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark come into pos
session of one of the handsomest res
idence properties in Manchester, and
will be cordially welcomed by Man
chester people. .- g.. -F =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

Enlist for four years. college
course at the Upper Iowa University.
Enrolment day Is Sept. II. Write for
catalog to Dean J. W. Dickman or to
President G. P. Colegrove, Fayette,