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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
JOIN THE RED CROSS-NO FIELD
SERVICE REQUIRED.

The Delaware County Red Cross
organization has about completed the
red tape necessary to form a chapter
or unit, and supplies will be purchas-
ed and active work begun at an early
date. Besides the local members on
the board there will be one or two
directors from each township. Sever
al of the towns of the county have
expressed a desire to cooperate and
are already at work securing large
membership.
Many do not understand that in
joining the Red Cross no field SER
vice is required. Our work is to
make garments, surgical supplies
and other articles which are needed
by the boys at the front.
All housewives are requested to
save all white, cloths, as sheets, pill
low cases, table linen, etc, to be used
in making handkerchiefs, tray cloths
and napkins. The supply is so reduc-
ed in Fra4ee that newspapers have
been used for bandagesr Let each
get the Red Cross spirit and do all he
can.
RED CROSS COMMITTEE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
CIVIL war VETERAN
ANSWERS summons
EX.SHERIFF ROBERT w. FISHEL
DIES AT HIS HOME IN
MANCHESTER.
FUNERAL IS LARGELY ATTENDED
Many from Various Parts of Delaware
County Attend Funeral Sunday
Afternoon.

Robert w. Fishel. veteran of the
Civil war, and ex-sheriff of Delaware
county, died at his home in this city
last Wednesday afternoon, May 23rd.
1917, following an injury he received
in a fall on the cement walk near
his house, and in which he fractured
his hip. Mr.. Fishel had been in feeb-
le health for more than a year, and
the shock which he received hasten
ed his death.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist Episcopal church on Sun
day afternoon, and were conducted
by the Rev. C. X. Hudson. The men,
bers of the Masonic and Odd Fellows
fraternities attended the services in
a body. At the grave the services
were conducted by the Masonic order.
Mr.. FfsheI was born in Hancock
county, Ohio, August 29th, 1887, and
when twelve years Of age he came to
this county with his parents, who
first located on farm near Greeley.
At the outbreak of the Civil war Mr..
Fishel enlisted in Co. I, First Iowa
infantry. Mr.. Fishel had the dis
tinction of being the first man to en-
list in his country's service in 1861
from Delaware county. He gave
gallant and courageous service to his
country until he was discharged in
November, 1864. He served in the
army for three years and six months,
and was in the fighting forces, under
fire, for 1O4 days. He rose to the po-
sition of first lieutenant.
On his return home he was united
in marriage with Miss Annie c. Cole,
who, together with the following chill
dren, survive him: Frank Fishel of
Kalispel, Montana; Robert G. Fishel
and Mrs. Byron Smith Of Manchester;
Mrs. Jessie Frentress of Hayden,
Colorado. A sister, Mrs. Catherine
Bruce of Kalispel, also survives him
After living for many years on a
farm in Honey Creek township. Mr.
Fishel was elected sheriff Of this
county in 1897 and removed to Man
chester, which has been the home of
the family since. He served his coun-
ty efficiently in the office to which
he was elected. a He was, q, veteran
member of the Masonic and Odd Eel,
lows orders, and of the Grand Army
Of the Republic. During the last few
years he lived in quiet retirement
able to mingle with his friends. His
death, coming at so ripe an age,
brings profound sorrow to many of
the older people of the county who
knew Mr.. Fishel. To the wife and
children the sincere sympathy is ex-
tended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
TORNADO SWEEPS CENTRAL
ILLINOIS.

A tornado swept over central Illi-
nois last Saturday evening, and des-
troyed property valued at many mil
lions of dollars, and approximately
$50 persons were killed. At Mattoon
nearly 500 homes were destroyed,
rendering about 1000 persons home
less. Fifty persons were killed in
this one city alone. The storm Satur-
day was one of the severest known
to have visited that section of the
state, and did as much or more DAM
age to the property than the great
Chicago fire in 1872. Appeals for
help have been sent to every city
in Illinois, and physicians and nurses
were rushed to the stricken area from
all parts of the state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
CANNING DEMONSTRATION.

D.. The wide-awake pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Buck
Creek informs US that an effort is now
being made to conduct a canning
demonstration in the county, the exact
date of the demonstration to be an
nounced at a later time. Rev. Mr..
Chalice has been in communication
with the State Agricultural college
at Ames, and is now making arrange
ments to organize the county for the
demonstration.
There is little use to preach rails
ing more food stuffs if our surplus
is allowed to 60 to waste, as much
of it has in the past. Rev. Chalice
should have the hearty support in
his efforts to arrange for a canning
demonstration, and in this way bring
about a method whereby a greater
amount of the surplus of the valu-
able food stuffs grown in the county
can be preserved.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
RED CROSS COMMITTEE.
MRS. ELIZABETH GRAPES.

Mrs. Elizabeth Grapes died at her
home in this city Wednesday morn
ing, May 23rd, 1917, death being
caused from stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Grapes had been in her usual
good health until within an hour of
her death, when she complained of
being i'll, and before her family could
be summoned she passed away. Fu-
neral services were held at the home
Friday morning, conducted by Rev.
W. A. Montgomery of Manchester.
The remains were then taken to the
Bay church, where services were
conducted by the Rev. G. j. Chalice
of Buck Creek. Interment was made
in the Bay cemetery.
Mrs. Grapes was born in Wyoming,
Jones county, August 18th, 1S49. and
was 81 years, 9 months and 6 days
old at the time Of her death. She
was united in marriage with Mr..
jeremiah Grapes April II. 1870. To
them we're born nine children, all Of
whom survive their mother The
children are Theodore Grapes of
Hazel Green township; William H.
Grapes, Annie Heiserman, James T.
Grapes, Jennie Pohlman and Hannah
Grapes, all of Manchester; Thomas
c. Grapes of Delhi; George w.
Grapes of Delaware, and Frank E.
Grapes Of Earlville. Mr.. Grapes died
on a farm near Manchester February
10, 1914.
Mrs. Grapes had been resident of
Delaware county for many years and
was we'll known by large circle of
friends. Last March she and her
son came to Manchester from the
Baileys Ford neighborhood, where
they had lived during the past few
years.
In early life she united with the
Methodist Episcopal church of the
Bay settlement, retaining her men,
bership in that church until her
death.
Her sudden passing has brought a
deep sorrow to the children, who
suffer the loss of a devoted mother.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
IOWA NORTHERN RAILWAY Is
JUNKED.
(Dyersville, Iowa.

For the past three weeks large
force of men and teams have been
busily engaged in dismantling the
Iowa Northern Railway between Dy-
ersville and New Vienna. S. G. Du-
rant, who built the road four years
ago, has been in charge of the work.
The Chicago. Anamosa & Northern
railway is also being junked at the
same time and it has been reported
that the rails of the two roads have
been sold to buyers for foreign gov
ernments and will be shipped across
the water for use in building light
railways behind the lines Of the
European armies.
When interviewed regarding the
Iowa Northern railway, Mr.. Durant
made the following statement, giving
the reasons for necessity of junking
the road: a.
"This short line built in 1912. I
put thousands of dollars in it. My
friends did, too. spent two years
promoting it and laying out and sur
veying its proposed extensions. AS
recently stated in the newspapers,
had no sooner completed this five mile
link between Dyersville and New Vi
emma over the old road bed Of the Dy-
ersville and Northern railway than
parties who had agreed to turn over
the title of the old road bed refused
to do so.
with the right-of-way not clear,
it left ths road completely crippled
financially and operation had to be
closed down. For four years since
then I have tried to clear up the
title to the right-of-way, and only
recently had reason for hoping I
would succeed, which would have
meant reviving the road and improv-
ing and opening it to operation again
and completing proposed extension.
But, it was found impossible to
clear up the title and as the right-of-
way land on April 9Th, last, reverted
and went back to the old original
owners, there was no other thing left
to do, but dismantle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
A Proclamation.


To the People Of Manchester, Iowa:
In harmony with the proclamation
Of the President of the United States
dated the 18th day of May, 1917, and
the proclamation of the Governor of
the State of Iowa, dated the 3Oth day
of May, 1917, your attention Is direct
ed to
Registration Day, June 5th, 1917.
On this day when the young men
of our country are performing the
duty of registering it is urged upon
all citizens to display the American
flag, and to manifest such evidence
Of patriotism as is appropriate on
this day. All persons are cautioned
not to make this a day Of hilarity or
jubilation, but rather an occasion for
the serious consideration of the re-
sponsibilities which our patriotism
has prompted us to assume.
Public services appropriate to the
day will be held in the city of Man.
chester on the evening of June 9Th.
In witness whereof I have here
unto set my hand this 3Oth day Of
May, A. D. 1917.
F. H. MUNsON,
Mayor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION.

County Superintendent Walker
will hold Eighth grade graduating
exercises for Delaware county this
year. The exercises will be held at
the Government Fish Hatchery three
miles east Of Manchester, on the
eighth day of June.
The program of the day will begin
with a picnic dinner at twelve o'clock.
Beginning at one o'clock there viii
be an hour given over to meeting
friends and to social visitation. The
graduating exercises will commence
at two o'clock. Deputy State Super
intendent Frank D. Joseph, formerly
superintendent of Delaware county,
will deliver the address. Superin-
tendent Walker extends to the people
of the county a cordial invitation to
be present at this event.
The Government Fish Hatchery is
one of the most beautiful spots in
America, a perfect little Natures
Paradise. Not only is it's natural
beauty unsurpassed, but its educa-
tional interest is valuable to all
visitors. Through the courtesy Of
Superintendent Ainsworth, the privi-
lege of the Hatchery grounds is ex-
tended for this occasion.
A complete program Of the day will
appear later in the newspapers Of
the county. The following list of
pupils will receive diplomas:
John Airhart, Edith Allen, Marga-
ret Arens, Laura Benning, Harry
Black, Opal Blanchard, Fred Coats,
Herbert Faust, Lila Green, Albert
Henderson, Leonard Herman, Helene
o. Hockaday, Cora NJ. Hockaday,
Ralph Lewis, Charles ]. McDonough,
Doris Mcdonald, Irene Mcdonald,
Eldon McEnany, Dale Mangold, An
drew Sellner, Loren Smith, Ora
Sunderman, Raymond Tibbitts, Cher
ry Workman, Esther Sail, Atlee Lane,
Lucille May, Pauline Penny, Ursa
Ainsworth, Leone Aldrich, Hilda
Ament, Burdette Annis, Lyle Annis,
Freda Baldwin, Florence Beebe, Ray
mond Boss, Elsie Burch, Nettie
Clendennen, Denny Culbertson, Alma
Curtis, Edith Delaney, Perry Dunn,
William Durey, Edna Egger, Blanche
Elsbury, Leona Elsbury, Burdette
Evans, Bert First, Amanda Cent?,
Gertrude Gienapp, Emma Haas, Ber-
nice Haeussler, Harl Hamblin, Olive
Haynes, Fern Heyer, Francis Hook
aday, Bernice& Hoghren, L. Duane
Jennings, Harold F. Kane, Irwin
Kash, Lloyd Keiser, Opal Kehrli,
Merle Knickerbocker, Louis Kuhnle,
Harold Lee, Margaret NJ. Locke,
LLOYD Lyness. Mary Lyon, Marion
Mangold, Margaret McRoberts, Jen-
ME New, Louise Newman. Mariette
Newman. Emma Ohe, Zelda Pogue,
Jeanette Ridenour, Clifford Robin
s6n, Elsie Row, Charles Scott Erma
Sheppard, Ernest Sheppard, Her.
bert Sail, Clifford Sawyer, Benitta
Smith, Gladys Smith, Helen L..
Smith, Gladys Swenson, Dean A.
Slick, Maurice Talmadge, Blanche
Traver. Amber Tripp, Adolf Vierow,
Hilda Wendt, Mayme Yonda, Clara
Zumbach
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
TO ORGANIZE Y. VIC. A. IN CHINA


Girls of the State University Y. w.
c. A. are planning to raise $1,000
with which to carry on distinctively
Christian work in the government
schools of China, the work to be car
ried on under the supervision Of Miss
Ruth Paxson, of Manchester. Miss
Parsons work will be organization
of Y. w. G. A. work in the govern
ment schools, from which such work
has been barred until just recently.
The girls Of the university will put
on a campaign among the student
body next fall to raise the first years
apportionment, amounting to about
$1,400. One-half of this amount is all
ready promised. No state university
at present supports student secre-
tary in the foreign field. Miss Pax
son has already spent five years doing
missionary work in China, and is now
in this country on a. years furlough.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
june 18th, 1917,
IS REGISTRATION DAY
EVERY PERSON BETWEEN 81 AND
81 MUST REGISTER, OR SUI.
FER THE PENALTY,
SEVEN CARDINAL POINTS SET OUT
Foreign Born As Well As American
Born Must Present Themselves
for Registration.

In its campaign to stimulate interest
in registration June for the war
army, the war department has issued
q memorandum emphasizing the seven
cardinal points to be remembered, par
ticuhrly by men between the ages Of
Il and 30 inclusive, who will be re-
quired to register The memorandum
follows:
l. There is only one day for regis
tration-June s, 1917.
2. Every male resident of the United
States who has reached his twenty-frst
birthday, must register on the day
set, June 5, 1917.
The only exceptions are persons
In the military or naval service OF
the United States which includes the
enlisted men of the regular army, the
regular army reserve, the officers re-
serve corps, the enlisted reserve
corps, the national guard and national
xuard reserve, recognized by the mill
tia bureau of the war department; ;
the navy, the marine corps, the coast
guard and the naval militia, the ma
val reserve force; the marine corps
reserve and the national volunteers,
recognized by the navy department.
3. Registration is distinct from
draft. No matter what just claim you
have for exemption you must regist-
er.
4. Registration is public duty.
for those not responsive to the sense
Of this duty, the penalty of imprison-
ment, not fine, is provided in the
draft act.
5. Those who through sickness
shall be unable to register should
cause a representative to apply to
the county or city clerk for a copy OF
the registration card. The clerk will
give instructions as to how this card
should be filled out. The card should
then be mailed by the sick person, or
uel1VcTCu Wy tA0 oASh PoASosA, " ~
livered by his agent, to the registrar
of his home district The sick per
SON will enclose a. self-addressed
stamped envelope for the return to
him of his registration certificate.
6. The, person who expects to be
absent from his voting precinct on
registration day should apply as soon
rs practicable for q registration card
to the county clerk Of the county
where he may be stopping, or if he
is in a city of over 10000, to the city
clerk. The clerk will record the an
swers on the card and turn it over
to the absentee. The absentee should
mail this card to the registrar OF his
home district SO that it will reach
that official by registration day. A
self-addressed, stamped envelope
should be enclosed with the card to
insure the return to the absentee OF
registration certificate. NJ, .r,r.
Z. Registration booths will be open
from a. m. to 9 p. m. on registration
day, June S, 1917, in the regular poll
ing places.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
FREE MOVIES HERE THURSDAY
NIGHT.

The Manchester Commercial club
has been fortunate to secure some very
interesting and instructive films, which
will be shown in the City opera house
Thursday night, May 31st.
There is a three reel photo play
showing "The Troubles Of a Mer-
chant" This will show store run
in a jakey, slouchy, un-businesslike
way, and the same store after being
improved and conducted on modern
plans. It will show vividly the diff
ference between the up-to-date sue
cessful merchant and the failure.
There will also be a two-reel feat
ure film on Community Betterment'
which will show streets and alleys
dirty and filthy and the same streets
and alleys after being properly clean
ed and made presentable as is found
in up-to-date, first-class regulated and
we'll governed cities. This film also
shows community work along garden
lines, which will prove especially in
teresting at the present time. They
are the only pictures Of the kind now
being shown and, in themselves, are
a real novelty.
In addition to the two features
named above, there will also be one
reel Of animated cartoons, entitled
Pep sf.
Mr.. c. w, Miller will lecture. while
the pictures are being shown, on
Community Building in its various
aspects and will present the story in
a most entertaining manner, empha-
sizing the points that are Of vital i'm
portance to the business interests
and the citizens of the community.
Everyone interested in a better
community should see these pictures
and hear the lecture. There will be
NO charge whatever, but owing to the
limited seating capacity, admission
will be only by ticket. The secretary
of the Commercial club is distributing
tickets, but as it will be impossible
to see everyone, anyone who Is in
terested may secure tickets by calling
at the office of the Commercial club
or make arrangements by telephon-
ing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30

10 the fcOple u 1OW0s
In harmony with the Proclamation
of the President of these United
States, dated the eighteenth day of
May, 1917, your attention is directed
to
Registration Day, June 5, 1917.
1t is not the intention or desire
OF those in authority and burdened
with the responsibility Of conducting
this war to make June 5th holiday.
but rather that the ordinary daily ac-
tivities. as far as possible, be suspend
ed and the day be set apart for the
purpose of patriotic conservation by
all Of our people to the cause Of our
common country.
There is much work just ahead for
every person within our state, work
that will mean sacrifice and self
denial. Let this day be one of fast
ing rather than feasting, one Of con-
secration rather than one Of hilari-
ty. Let the full meaning of the day
an dali that it bodies for our people
be made dominant feature in all
demonstrations.
Therefore, by virtue of the power
in me vested as Governor of the
State of Iowa, and the Federal Law
and Proclamation of the President,
proclaim and give notice to all per-
sons subject to registration that the
time and place of such. registration
shall be between the hours of A. M.
and 9 P. NJ, on the 5th day of June,
1917, at the registration place in the
precinct wherein they have their
permanent homes. All males who
shall have attained their twenty
first birthday and who shall not have
attained their thirty-first birthday
on or before the day herein named
are required to register, excepting
only officers and enlisted men Of the
Regular Army, the Navy, the Marine
Corps, and the National Guard and
Naval Militia while in the service of
the United States, and officers in the
officers Reserve Corps and enlisted
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
TO IMPROVE WEST SIDE PARK.

The city park, two blocks west Of
the Main street bridge, will soon be
improved under the direction of the
city council. Tables and benches for
picnic and automobile parties will be
provided and a rustic cottage with a
stove for those who wish to cook.
The park will be kept moved and
made available for use at all times.
This is good move It is an attract
i've spot and within easy walking
distance, and when kept up should be
a popular place. ...
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30

men in the Enlisted Reserve Corps
while in active service.
In Testimony Whereof, have
hereunto set my hand and caused to
be affixed the Great Seal Of the
State.
Done at Des Moines, this thirtieth
day of May, 1917.
By the Governor:
w. L. HARDING.
w. s. ALLEN,
Secretary of State.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
DISTRICT COURT.

Judge Geo. w. Dunham made the
following entries on the probate dock
ct last week:
Estate of John H. Edmunds. Will
admitted to probate on testimony Of
VIM. Hockaday, subscribing witness
and proof of signature sof the other
witnesses to will.
Estate of John M. Brayton. 1t ap-
pearing to the court that guardian
has heretofore given bond in sum Of
$4,000, and that said bond is suffi-
cient for the purpose of this case,
sale is authorized without addition
al bond.
Estate of William Kelsey. First re-
port filed May Oath, 1917, approx
ed.
Guardianship of Harold w. Sweesey.
Authority granted to advance funds
of ward for payment Of obligation Of
ward as prayed in petition filed
May 25th, 1917.
Guardianship of John Chevalier. F. A.
Mead guardian of John Chevalier,
asks and is granted authority to
loan $3.50 of wards funds to Free
man Chevalier and Mrs. Lora
Stewart, on approved note, due
February -1st, 1918. at 6 per cent.
interest.
Guardianship of Harry Hoag, ct al.
Report of sale and deed to E. N.
Wolcott approved.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
MAJESTIC RANGE DEMON.
STRATION.

Hutchinson & Atwater are conduct
ing an interesting demonstration of
the Majestic Range this week. A
factory representative is at their
store and will explain the many good
points of the stove. With the sale of
every stove goes a valuable premium
in ware, which is necessary in every
kitchen. The women readers, in par
ticular, should note the firms page
this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
IOWA GUARDSMEN TO GO SOUTH.

The Iowa National guard will prob
ably 60 to divisional training camps
in the south about August 1. Adju-
tant General Mccain is quoted as
saying that it is the intention Of the
war department to raise the National
guards, both in and out of the feder-
al service, to maximum strength at
once and to draft all the National
guard into federal service during
July and August and then move them
to camps in the south.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
BUSINESS MEN PLANT POTATOES.

A large number of business and
professional men left their stores and
offices last Thursday afternoon and
indulged in stunt of real genuine
farming The men planted about
four acres of potatoes in the plot of
ground on the Cloud and Harris farm
east of Manchester. The ground had
been put in excellent shape and with
like fair weather during the
summer months, the Commercial club
ought to have bountiful yield of
spuds next fall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
MRS. JOHN POGUE.

Mrs. John Pogue died at her home
in Coffin's Grove township Friday,
May 25th, 1917, and funeral services
were held at the Catholic church in
Masonville Sunday forenoon. Rev.
Father Lonergan conducted the SER
vices. Interment was made in the
Catholic cemetery at Masonville.
The family has the sincere sym
pathy of many friends in the sorrow
that has come to this home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
THE PLATINUM WEDDING RING.

"The platinum wedding ring is now
the favorite," says Grace Margaret
Gould in the June Womans Home
Companion. "In place Of the plain
gold circlet, there is the platinum ring
delicately engraved, or it may have
half circle of diamonds for its set
ting. Others bit out of the ordinary
wedding rings are of green gold ar
tistically engraved"