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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
ATTENTION.

We are pleased to call attention to
the Study Center which will be held
December Sth in the Manchester high
school. This study center affords the
people of the county IN opportunity
to hear Maud Thompson on 1.-THE Con.
servation of Foods" in the morning and
"War Relief" in the afternoon. Fol-
lowing is the program Of the day:
$3.50 a. m. Grade teachers
Economics, "The Conservation Of
Foods, Maud Thompson: Rural teach.
ers-Reading, Reading and Teaching
to Read in the Elementary schools
Lenore Shanewise.
1890 a. m. Grade teachers, Read
ing. principles underlying the teach
ing of reading and their application, u
Lenore Shanewise. Rural teachers
Home Economics. "The Noon Lunch,
Maud Thompson.
Noon, intermission.
100 p. m. Grade teachers-Home
Economics. "War Relief Problems for
Sewing" Maud Thompson. Rural
teachers-Reading, principles under
lying thu teaching Of reading and their
application" Lenore Shanewise.
1:45 P. M. Grade Teachers, Read
ing, Principles Underlying the Teach
ing of Reading and Their Application
-Lenore Shanewise.
Rural Teachers, Home Economics,
War Relief Problems for Sewing,
Maud Thompson.
Immediately following the Study
Center there will be a Matinee num-
Der of the High school Lecture Course.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
WAR STAMPS AND CERTIFICATES
IS ENCOURAGE THRIFT.

Last Monday war-shvtngs certin-
cate stamps and thrift stamps went
on sale at the local postoffice, and be-
fore the end OF the week they Will be on
sale at the banks and postoffices, and
at thousands = of other agencies
throughout the country.
The smallest unit in the war savings
plan is the thrift stamp which costs
25 cents; the largest Is the war saw
ing certificate, which costs 2$82.40, and
is redeemable in five years at 500, at
the rate Of four per cent. interest,
compounded quarterly. Officials In
charge of the progressive campaign
expect many millions of persons, in
Gliding children and families Of small
means, to invest regularly in the
stamps as a means of helping the
nation win the war and laying aside
money to be returned to them later.
If not registered the owner OF a
war savings certificate desiring pay
ment before its maturity can, have
same cashed with accrued interest at
any money order postoffics. If the
certificate is registered it cannot be
paid before maturity at any office, ex-
cept the one where it is registered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
ROSSOW.LAWRENCE.

Miss Elsie Rossow, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Rossow and Mr.. Roger
w. Lawrence, son of Mrs. Frank Law
renee, were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, Saturday
December 1st, 1917, the Rev. Mr.. Rem
bold of Lamont, performing the cere-
mony in the presence of large COM
pany of relatives and friends.
These young people are we'll known
in and near Manchester, and come
from two of the best families in the
county, and have host of friends who
wish them much happiness through
out their married life.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence went to Des Moines
for a brief wedding trip. Next March
they will go to housekeeping on the
Ira Whitman farm northwest of Man
chester t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
OUR HOLIDAY ADVERTISERS.

Manchester merchants have made
special preparations for the Holiday
trade, and have all Of their stocks ir
readiness for the early shoppers. The
stores are fast putting on Holiday at.
tire, and many attractive show win
dOws are to be seen.
The merchants are using generous
space in The Democrat this week tc
advertise Holiday goods, and we urge
our readers to note what the follow.
ing merchants say in their advertise.
ments:
' w. L. Drew, dry goods, page 6.
First National Bank, page 4.
Gildner Bros, Mems Furnishings,
page 5.
E. M. Hughes, dry goods, page 5.
Hutchinson & Atwater, page g..
Frank J. Keiser, Mems Furnish
ings, page 8.
J. w. Lewis, jewelry, page 8.
w. B. Miller & Son, page z.
Meggenburg's Variety Store, page 2.
S. X. Myers Music Store, page 8.
A. G. Philip, Central Pharmacy,
page 8.
Earl Seeley, jeweler and optome-
trist, page 8.
Claude Wright, photographer, page
Do your Christmas Shopping Early
and buy it of our advertisers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
PARENr.TEACHERs' ASSOCIATION
HOLDS MEETING.

At the Parent-Teachers' meeting on
Monday afternoon, Miss Myra Call,
of Cedar Falls, urged that there by a
standardization of women's street
clothing. This would be an advantage
in number of ways. 1t would do
away with the vAgaries of styles and
give employment to garment workers
for the whole year instead Of sir
months, as at present; it would as
sure that women would be properly
and modestly dressed at all times; 1t
would give them time and energy for
other things more profitable than
keeping up with the styles; it would
mean an immense saving of cloth, es-
pecially wool, whic his lost now by
discarding half-worn garments.
Miss Call strongly advised against
uniform except as a badge Of occu-
patton, on account Of its monotony and
lack of opportunity for individual
touches.
The subject to be discussed at the
next meeting of the association will be
Savings of School Children" A full
program will appear later.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
TIERNEY.BARND.

At $50, Friday morning, November
30th, 1917, at st. Mary's Catholic
church, in this city, occurred the mar
riage of Miss Clair Tierney, daugh-
ter, of Mr.. and Mrs. John Tierney, and
Mr.. David l.. Barnd, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. August Barnd, of Manchester.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father T. Rooney. Following the cere-
mony the wedding party went to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Tierney,
where a wedding breakfast was SER
we'd. After December Goth, Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnd will be at home to their
friends at Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
where the brides parents have recent
ly taken up their residence.
These young people come from two
of the best known families in the
city. and are popular among a large
circle of friends. The best wishes of
their friends will accompany them to
their home in South Dakota.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
NOTED SOPRANO COMING.

Modern science has brought forth
many wonders and it seems as though
man, through the exercises of his in
tellectual powers, almost has made
himself immortal. Thought was made
immortal when the printing press was
invented; form and motion were made
undying by the. creation of the mo-
ton picture. and now the actual voice
has been made to live forever. AT
least, the last named accomplishment
has been achieved according to reports
that have been received from the great
est musical centers of America where
the widely discussed tone-tests., given
in connection with the new product of
the laboratory, Of Thomas A. Edison,
have been heard. And the people of
Manchester are going to be given an
opportunity to Judge for themselves
the merits of the latest achievement
of Mr.. Edison, for it has been announc-
ed that one of these wonderful re-
citals-recitals that have stirred and
amazed musicians and music critics
in many of the larger cities of Ameri-
ca-will be given in this city at the
Methodist Episcopal church on Wed
nesday evening, December IL, 1917.
The affair that is to be held here
has been arranged to crafty the cur
iousity of local music lovers who have
heard of the tests given in New York
Boston and other cities and who have
expressed the desire that such a test
be given here. Invitations have been
receivd by many of the musicians and
music lovers of the city, and admission
to the exclusive affair will be by tick
ct only. The principal artist of the
occasion will be Miss Marie Kaiser
the soprano, one of the most popular
and talented singers of the concert
platform. All of the impressive feat
ures that have been Incorporated into
the metropolitan tests will be given
here. Miss Kaiser will sing in unison
with her voice and1also will render
duets in which her living voice viii
carry one part of song while hel
re-created voice sings second part
An unusual degree of interest Is being
taken in the coming musical event
and those who have received invita-
tions are anticipating an evening Of
the most delightful and impressive
entertainment. &5G
1t is announced that Miss Kaiser will
be introduced to the audience by Mrs
Frank Wilson Of this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Clerk O. r. Dunham did a land Of
fee business in issuing marriage
licenses last week. He issued licenses
to the following persons during the
week:
Ray W Connell and Effie Thompson.
Floyd Hansel and Olga J. A. Hack
barth.
Lieut.. Paul H. Caswell and Charmion
Holbert.
John H. Jones and Leona e. Ross.
David L. Barnd and Helen Claire
Tierney.
Henry Alfred Duffey and Marion E,
Barr.
Gilbert E. Lingard and Mrs. Mary
Demoss.
Roger w. Lawrence and Elsie Mae
ROssoW.
James P. Ingles and Gertrude P.
SmOck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
COMMERCIAL CLUB HOLDS IN
u "a. TERESTING MEETING.

The regular meeting OF the Man
chester Commercial club was held at
the Palace cafe on Monday evening, at
$3.50, at which time the new proprietor
served an appetizing chicken dinner.
The meeting was attended by a large
number of the members of the club.
Rev. w.. Suckow gave report Of
the committee appointed to investigate
the proposition to purchase motion
picture and stereopticon machine for
the club, and reported that a Daven-
port manufacturer would demonstrate
his machine to the committee on
Wednesday Of this week. s.. b.
DR.. H. A. Dittmer gave brief re-
port of the meetings which are being
held throughout the county, and at
which Rev. w. ]. Suckow delivers his
address on "Prussian Militarism I'm
masked" DR.. Dittmer reported that
the meetings were largely attended and
keen interest is being manifested in
them.
DR.. N. D. Wilson, chairman Of the
committee to arrange a program for
the winter meetings, reported as to q
program which the committee had ar
ranged. BY vote of the club the pro-
gram as outlined by the committee
was adopted. Following is the pro-
gram:
December 3rd-"Why Manchester
c. G. Yoran.
December 17th-"How City Streets
Connecting with County Highways
Can Be Improved"-Dr H. M. Brad
ley and Thos. Wilson.
Top,,o wv 7fh HNifv Novorpr oukV n
B. Blair.
January 21st-"Government Aid on the
Hawkeye Highway'-County Engin-
eer Henry Klaus.
February 4th-"Manchester's Public
Schools"-Supt. j. s. Hilliard and
DR.. E. G. Dittmer.
February 1Sth.-"Industrial Manches-
ter"-Present Industries, c. B.
Baumgartner; Possible Industries,
DR.. N D. Wilson.
March 4th-Beautifying Manchester-
Ladies' Night-Mrs. A. w. Stearns,
Mrs. A. O. Stanger and Mrs. E. M.
Carr; Landscape Gardner from the
State college
Following the routine business of
the club Mr.. c. G.. Yoran, who was
the first speaker on the series of pro-
grams referred to- gave very able
talk on "Why Manchester" Mr.. Yor-
an gave very interesting review Of
the early history of the ceunty.sIn his
talk he told of how Manchester hap
pened to be located where it is, and re-
cited many of the events incident to
the founding of the town. In clos
ing his address he emphasized the idea
Of cooperation, and said that Man
chester was located where it is because
many of the early settlers co-operated
in their efforts to accomplish those
things which they believed were for
the best interests of the county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
THE YOUTHS COMPANION CAL.
ENDAR FOR 1918. ,.

The Youths Companion Practical
Home Calendar combines the beauti-
full with the useful. It is especially
sought for by busy people, because it
gives at one glance not only the days
Of the current month, but those Of the
month preceding and the month fol-
lowing, all on the one leaf. At the
same time the calendar is decorative
in design and suitable for place in
the best room in the house. 1t is given
to all readers of the Youths Ccmpan-
ion who have paid their subscriptions
for 1918. 50w1.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
THE GREATEST WAR
Captain Knyvett Of the Australian
Army in Manchester, Friday Night
December, IA, 1917.

The Manchester Commercial club
has arranged for the appearance IN
Manchester, Friday, Dec. IL, at 500
D. m. at the Central opera house, OF
Capt r. Hugh Knyvett, intelligence
officer and scout of the 18th Aus
tralian infantry. Captain Knyvett Is
conceded to be the greatest war lee
turer in the United States. He has
taken Chicago, New York and the big
cities of the east by storm. and Is IN
such demand that 1t was almost I'M
possible to secure him.
Captain Knyvett Joined the army as
a private and in one action became
lieutenant. He is one Of the men who
go ahead of the charge; sees that
the wires are cut and that there Is
nothing to interfere with the Tommy
when he goes over the top.
Captain Knyvett enlisted in 1914.
After two and one-half years service
at the front, during which time he
penetrated the German lines many
times on scouting expeditions, he was
wounded, having twenty shrapnel
wounds, one leg broken in three
places and the other paralyzed. To-
day he has another mans nerve graft
ed in that paralyzed leg. He is suf-
ficiently recovered now, however, tnat
he goes back to his command In Feb
ruary.
Captain Knyvett is a powerful ora
tor and holds his audiences spell
bound. Lieut.. Rossiter told of the
German conditions and his experiences
in German prisons and hospitals.
Captain Knyvett tells an entirely diff
ferent story, dealing with conditions
in France and Belgium and his ex-
periences in the trenches and the vari-
ous battles in which he participated.
He can tell us the feelings Of the SOL
diers at the front and whether they
want to fight. He can tell the truth
as to the stories of German atrocities
He will tell US what to do with our
German sympathizers. This is Won
derful opportunity for people of this
section to hear this great lecturer. as
Manchester is the first place that has
been able to get him in Iowa. Ad-
mission of IS cents will be charged.
Captain Knyvett is pearl fisher
in times of peace, having his own
fleet of schooners. He owns thou
sands of sheep in Queensland in the
northern part of Australia He Is an
M. A. of Sydney University and gave
lectures on Psychology. Above all,
Captain Knyvett is soldier, hero
and a man.
He was recently married, his wife
is niece of Cyril Maude, the not
ed Australian actor She herself is a
noted actor. recently acting in moving
picture productions In California Mrs.
Knyvett will accompany the Captain
to Manchester. ,-e -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
MRS, ADAM MILLER
ANSWERS SUMMONS
DEATH RELEASES WELL KNOWN
PIONEER WOMAN AFTER LONG
PERIOD OF ILLNESS.
FUNERAL THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Mrs. Miller Located In Honey Greek
Township in 1863. Resided in
County Since.

Mrs. Adam Miller, one of the pioneer
women of Delaware County, passed
away at her home on Franklin street
in this city Tuesday morning. after
several months of illness. Funeral
services will be held at the home on
Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev
w. J. Suckow, pastor of the C0ngre-
gational church, will have charge Of
the services. Interment will be made
in Oakland cemetery.
Catherine Drehmer was born in Ba-
den, Germany, July 9Th, 1885. When
she was eight years old she was
brought to the United States by her
parents, who settled in New York
state, where she grew to wOmanho0d.
She was the Oldest of family of elev-
en- children. At Danville, New York,
on November 18th, 1858, she was unit
ed in marriage with Mr.. Adam Mill
er, and soon after their marriage they
came to Delaware county, and located
on a farm in Honey Creek township,
where they resided until eleven years
ago. when they came to Manchester.
Mr.. Miller passed away in this city in
1906.
Mrs. Miller is survived by three
daughters Amelia Krog and Mrs.
Mary Tip of Honey Creek Township;
and Miss Jessie Miller Of this city.
She also leaves to mourn for her five
sisters-Mrs. Louise Dell of Dubuque;
Mrs. Sarah Strickland of Chicago;
Mrs. Sophia Miller of near Centralia,
Illinois; Mrs. Eva BailOr of Forest
Hill, Michigan; Mrs. Amelia DALEY OF
Jackson, Michigan; and one brother.
John c. Drehmer Of Caro-, Michigan.
Sixteen grandchildren and two great
grand children also survive Four chill
dren have preceded their mother In
death.
In the death of Mrs. Miller Della
ware county loses one of its pioneer
women. She came here when the
county was thinly settled, and ex-
perienced the hardships and privations
incident to the life of the pioneer.
She was woman of quiet manner,
and her first thought was always for
those of her home. She was devout
Christian woman. She was member
of the German Lutheran church, all
though in later years affiliated with
the Congregational church of Manches-
ter. '@
Her death comes as a grievous blow
to the daughters, particularly so 70
Miss Jessie, who has cared for her
mother with singular devotioI. Dur
ing the last few years Mrs Miller and
her daughter were the closest Of COM
panions, and now that the bonds
which hound mother and daughter 90
j closely together are broken. great
!, sorrow has come into her life and the
other members Of the family.
:. The sincere sympathy of many
friends is extended to the obereaved
family in this hour Of affliction:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
BUYS FARLEY PAPER.

Charles Barnette, who has been fore
man in the Manchester Press office
for several years. has purchased the
Farley Advertiser, from the Estate of
the late G. P. Joseph, and will take
possession of the property in the near
future. Mr.. Barnette will move his
family to Farley as soon as he can
find suitable residence Mr.. Bar
nette is hard worker, and has had
many years OF experience in newspaper
work, and will give the people Of Far
ley and vicinity first-class newspap-
er.
During their residence in Manchester
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnette have taken a
lively interest in church and social ac-
tivities and as they take up their
residence in Farley we hope that they
will prosper beyond their fondest ex-
pectations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
BANK ELECTS OFFICERS.

The annual meeting Of the Delaware
county state bank was held in the Of
fees of the bank on Monday night, at
which time all of the officers were
reelected for the ensuing year. One
change was made on the board of
directors. William c. Cawley, who has
served the bank in official capacities
for many years, declined to be re-
elected as a member of the board of
directors, and his son, Charles E. Caw-
ley, was elected in his place.
The bank has had one of the most
successful years in its history, and
by the reelection of the officers the
affairs of the bank have been placed
in competent hands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
COMMERCIAL CLUB LEASES CEN.
TRIAL OPERA HOUSE.

The Manchester Commercial club
has taken over by lease the Central
opera house in order that it might be
open as a meeting place for various
purposes. Because of the high war
tax and big expenses of various kinds,
it Is a big expense to run place of
that kind but it is the purpose of the
club to conduct it so that it will meet
actual running expenses and so that
it can be used for various patriotic
purposes at the very lowest possible
charges. Changes are to be made in
the heating arrangements so the dis
comfort will not be experienced that
was so unfortunate Tuesday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
THAT EVERGREEN DANCE,

A beautiful Evergreen Dance" will
be given in the Manchester armory on
next Friday evening for the benefit OF
Company H. This may be the last
dance in this splendid hall until New
Year's~eve. Let no one miss this good
time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
ADMITTED TO CITIZENSHIP.

Charles Gioimo and Gottlieb Rabe,
both of Manchester, were on Tuesday
admitted to citizenship Of the United
States. and received their final papers
from the Delaware District court. Mr..
Gioimo was born in Italy, and Mr.,
Rabe was born in German. Mr.. Rabe,
however, was not citizen of Germany
he having had citizenship papers in
Holland, before coming to the United
States.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
MANCHESTER BOY HEADS FIRST
MEDICAL CORPS UNIT FOR
STATE TRAINING
FORCE
Chicago Tribune.)

The first medical corps unit of the
Illinois Volunteer Training corps has
been ordered and mustered into SER
vice by the military committee of the
State Council of Defense.
DR.. William E. Boynton, attending
surgeon at the Hahnemann hospital, is
at the head of the unit. He is mem-
ber of the Englewood Medical society
and is fellow of the American Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
SAMPLE OF GERMAN KULTUR.

DR.. C. L. Welch, who resides at
Rochester, New York, writes to his
father, Attorney John S. 'Welch, of
Monticello, Iowa, under date of Nov.
%, 1917, says:
There is a lady living just across
the street from us who has adopted
two little boys from Belgium. They
arrived the other day, one is s and one
II years old. I was over and saw
them, and I know Both have both
hands cut off at the wrists. Can you
you beat that 1t makes man crazy
mad to see them"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
NOTICE.

The Odd Fellows will hold their
annual roll call and Homecoming
meeting on Friday evening. December
14th. All members are requested to be
present. Refreshments will be serv-
ed after the meeting.
ED DUNCAN, Secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-05
NOTICE TO VETERANS.

w. A. Morse Post No. 100, G. A. R.,
will meet for the election of officers
for the year, 1918, at the post room
in the court house on Friday after
noon, December 7th, at 2 P. M.
G. C. G. BRADLEY. Adjt.