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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
OFFICERS OF co. II. ARE ENTER
TANNED.

: Mrs. Margaret wilson entertained
the officers of Company H. and their
wives at a squad dinner at the home
of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. n. A.
Dittmer, on Monday evening Of this
week. Among the officers and their
wives were Major and Mrs. H. G. Utley,
Capt. and Mrs. William F. Grossman,
Capt. and Mrs. Don. A. Preussner,
Lieutenant and Mrs. Fred w. Miller,
and Lieutenant Thos. D. Wilson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson.
DR.. H. A. Dittmer has been engaged
in the business Of raising blooded
squads, and save special attention to
fattening goodly number Of the birds
for. this succasicn. We DOUBT ifaa more
delicate dishecould have been prepared
for lot of army officers just home
from the front.
5 The Dittmer home was beautifully
decorated for this occasion, and fol-
lowing the dinner, while the guests
were still seated around the table,
Claude Wright appeared on the scene
with his flashlight machine, and pic
ture of the officers and their wives
was taken.
Altogether the evening proved one
OF the most enjoyable social events Of
the season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
MRS, W. W.3P.tMILLER.

Mrs. w, p. Miller, aunt Of Mr.. F..
w. Hoag and Mrs. William Barr died
at her winter home at st. Petersburg.
Florida, Monday, January 22, 1917, fol-
lowing an illness Of but a few hours.
Mrs. Miller gand nher husband were
spending the winter in Florida, and
Mrs. Miller was in apparently good
health, when almost without NOM
ent's warning the summons came. Mr..
Miller and Mr. Hoag accompanied the
remains to Storm Lake, the home of
the family, where funeral services
were held the latter part of the week
Following the funeral services Mr.. Mil
ler and Mr.. Hoag returned to Florida.
Mrs. Miller was sister Of the late
Mary e. Hoag. and was well known
here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
MRS. WIN. LAMBERT.

Ann Sophia Slater was born in Hull,
England, on Nov. %, 1880, and died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Jas. Benedict, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
Jan. q, 1917, at the age of Sc years
1 month and 20 days. Being left an
orphan at an early age. she was
brought up by her aunt until she was
sixteen years old, when she went to
live in the family Of the Rev. Mr..
Hicks, a clergyman Of the Church Of
England at Ampleforth in Yorkshire.
They took a great interest in the moth
ehless girl and the religious atmos-
phere and culture of the home was a
great blessing to her. She was united
in marriage with William Lambert, at
Ampleforth on August %, 1866. They
removed the next year to Woolley,
near Wakefield, Yorkshire, which was
their home until they emigrated to
America in July 1887. They came to
Lamont, Iowa, and that neighborhood
has been her home since. Four years
ago, Mrs. Lambert fell and fractured
her hip which left her physically help
less and dependent on the care of 9TH
ers as an invalid. This care has been
lovingly and INCREASINGLY bestowed by
her daughters first by Mrs. Henry
Fowler in Lamont Iowa, and for the
last six months by Mrs. Jas. Benedict
in Cedar Rapids. Iowa She was con-
firmed in the, church of England in
her youth and remained faithful to
that communion till the end. Hers was
a real Christian life in regular serv-
ice to God, as a Bible Reader to 9TH
ers.
She leaves to mourn for her-her
husband, VIM. Lambert of Lamont,
Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret
M. Benedict of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and
Mrs. Ina e. Fowler of Lamont; and one
step son, VIM. Lambert, Jr., of La
mont.
The funeral services were held in
the Methodist church in Lamont on
Thursday morning, January 25th. 1917,
the sermon being preached by the Rev.
S. Bretnall of Edgewood, Iowa, and the
body was laid away in the Campton
Cemetery at Lamont, Iowa. Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

poor nealtn, ana nad Been LaheH W
hospital at Sioux City, to submit to an
operation. The operation WIS deen-
ed not necessary, and ne returned to
his sons home, where while in a de-
spondent state Of mind, bo ended his
life. The remains were brought to
Manchester, and were accompanied by
his sons, Charles and Carl and were
taken to the family home on East Del
aware street and funeral services held
at the Baptist church Sunday after
noon. Rev. H. r. Mcdonald. pastor Of
the Baptist church, conducted the SER
vices. The remains were placed in
the receiving vault in Oakland ceme-
terry, and will later be laid to rest be-
sides the ramains of his first wife, in
the Delaware cemetery.
William H. Haller was born in
Switzerland, February 18th, ls4a, and
as young boy came to America, and
settled at Utica, New York. Here he
resided for some years. Many years
ago he came to Delaware, where he
was united in marriage with Mss
Evangeline Sutton. To this union five
children were born, all of whom sur
vive their father. The children are
Fred Haller of Wadena, Minnesota,
Irving, of Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota,
Charles and Carl Haller, of Sioux City,
Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Gould, of Gear
hart, Oregon. Mrs. Haller died many
years ago at Delaware. Mr.. Haller
was married to Miss Jennie Paris Of
Delaware, who died five years after
their marriage.
On April 10th, 1898, ,lMr. Haller was
united in marriage with Mrs. Dora
Ballard of Manchester, who survives
him. N
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Haller and Mr..
Carl Haller, of Sioux City accompan-
led the remains to Manchester and
were here to attend the funeral serv-
ices. The sons residing IN Minnesota
were prevented from attending their
fathers funeral on account of illness
in their own families, while distance
and the uncertainty Of weather condi-
tions prevented the daughter from
undertaking the long journey to at
tend the funeral.
Mr.. Haller was well known in Man
chester, where he resided so long. He
was a member of the Odd Fellows
loge, the members Of which attended
the services in a body, and participat-
ed in the funeral services. His tragic
death comes as a severe blow to the
members Of his family and many
friends here and elswhere.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
FINAL ORATORIcAL CONTEST.

IS y n
The final Declamatory Contest Of the
year was held at the high school
building on Wednesday, evening Of last
week. The winning contestants in the
general contest over all were:
Miss Blanche Thompson. First.
Miss Isabelle Penton, Second.
Miss Gertrude Pierce, Third.
Mr.. Roy Caldwell, Fourth.
Miss Nhompson will represent the
Manchester High school in the district
contest at Cedar Falls; Miss Pentony
will represent the high school in the
Cedar Valley contest to be held at In
dependence; Miss Pierce and Mr. Cald-
we'll will both represent the local
school in the Delaware County con-
test to be held at Colesburg.
Gold medals were awarded Gertrude
Pierce for first honors in dramatic
Glass, Blanch Thompson, first hon0rs
in the humorous class and Roy Cald-
well first honors in 0ratorical class.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
MRS. CHARLES ALLYN.

Mrs. Charles Allyn, died in hospit-
al at Rochester, New York, last FRI
day, following an operation, to which
she had submitted few days previous
to her death. The remains were
brought to Manchester Tuesday morn
ing by her son, John Allyn, and were
taken to the home Of Mr.. Emery Allyn
at Masonyille, where funeral services
were held this afternoon at one o'clock
The services were conducted by Rev.
c. X. Hudson pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church of this city, and in
terment was made in the Masonville
cemetery.
Mrs. Allyn was born at Macedon,
New York, October 5th, 1S45, and
spent all of her girlhood days in New
York state. On January 1st, 1867, she
was united in marriage, at Macedon,
with Mr.. Charles Allyn. Two years
after their marriage they came to
Delaware County, Iowa, and settled
on fgarm near Masonville, where
they resided for many years.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Allyn were born
four sons, Emery, Hart and Howard.
all Of Masonville, and John Of Win
throp and daughter. Mrs. Mazda Al
lyn Partridge, of East Rochester, New
York. Mr.. Allyn passed away in Man
chester four years ago. In 1904 the
family retired from the farm and came
to Manchester which was their home
until two years ago, when Mrs. Al
lyn and her daughter went to Roohes-
ter, New York. For some time Mrs.
Allyn had made her home with her
daughter.
Mrs. Allyn was we'll known in Man
chester, and had a host Of friends
to whom the news of her death comes
with peculiar sadness. She was true,
Christian woman and devoted her life
in loving ministration to the members
of her family and friends. The sorrow
that has come to the sons and daugh-
ter in the death of their mother, is
shared by many who knew her and the
profoundest sympathy goes out to
those left to mourn her passing,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
INDEPENDENCE HAS SERIOUS
FIRE.

Our neighboring city of Inderend
ence had fire last Friday night which
threatened the destruction of large
part Of the city. Fire was discovered
in the buildings around the gas plant
late at night, and before the flames
we're subdued the building was de-
stroyed and much damage done to the
gas tanks. The pressure in t:- gas
tanks became so great that many gas
meters and pipes were broken in busi-
ness houses and residences and a
number of small fires were the result.
Many homes were obliged to invest
in ranges and oil stoves on Saturday
morning in order to do their cooking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
HARRY ]. PURVIS
PNEUMONIA VICTIM
WELL KNOWN AND POPULAR
YOUNG MAN DIES AT HIS HOME
MONDAY.
DEATH OF MRS. CHARLES ALLYN
william II. Haller, Dies In Sioux City,
Friday, January 26th.-Funeral
Held Sunday.

A death which has called forth the
profoundest sympathy is that of Harry
James Purvis, who passed away short
ly after the noon hour on Monday,
January 2Sth, 1917. following a brief
illness of pneumonia. About a week
ago, Mr.. Purvis contracted severe
cold, from which he seemed to be re-
covering. Later pneumonia develop
ed and the young mans condition at
once become alarming. He made an
heroic fight against the disease, until
his strength became depleted, and
death ended his sufferings.
Mr.. Purvis was born in Manchester
June 14th, 1886, and was son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Purvis, now residing at
McNeeley, South Dakota. All of his
life with the exception of about one
year, was spent in Manchester, where
he was so well known, and universally
liked. For eleven years he was in the
employ of the Manchester & Oneida
Railway company, in the position OF
fireman and often filled the position
Of engineer, when the occasion arose
for him to take charge of his engine.
He was a competent workman and
could always be depended upon being
at his post of duty. He was good nat
ured and was always of happy dis
position, winning favor with everyone
he came in contact with.
Mr.. Purvis was the very embodi-
ment of kindness, in his home, and to
his friends. The hopes and ambitions
of these young people have been blast
ed at a time when life to them held out
so much. Why this happy home has
been broken is one of the problems
Of human Life too deep for explanation,
and words at such time are a poor
means of expressing the sympathy felt
for the one left in such desolate
home
On August 5th., 1914 he was united
in marriage with Miss Ethel Ross OF
Oneida, who survives him. Besides
the wife, there remain to mourn his
untinleiy death, his father. and mother
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Purvis. OF, McNee-
ley, South Dakota; and two brothers
and two sisters. namely; Mrs. FREQ
Udlnek, Of Gettysburg, South 4 Dakota
Mrs. John Douglas of Minneapolis
Minnesota; Alvah Purvis of Elkader
Iowa; and Roy Purvis, of McNeeley
South Dakota.
| Funeral services will be held at st
Mary's Catholic church, Thursda,
morning at 1880. Rev. Father T
Rooney will have charge Of the serv'
ices.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
,AUpuBON CLuB MEETING.

The. next regular meeting Of the
Audubon club will meet with Mrs. w.
D. Mcintosh on Tuesday, February 9Th
Leader, Mrs. I'M. II. EeRoy.s The birds
studied at this meeting will be:
Magnolia Warbler.
Cerulean Warbler.
Blhe Winged Yellow Warbler.
g Black-P Poll Warbler. tNJ
Following the program the club
members and their husbands will en-
Joy picnic dinner.
Audubon Chapter No. i, will meet
with Miss Blanche M. Terril Tuesday
afternoon, February 9Th, leader, Mrs.
Montgomery. The following birds a.,
to be studied:
Mocking Bird.
Yellow Billed Cuckoo and Black
Billed Cuckoo.
Belted King Fisher.
Short Billed Marsh Wren.
Prairie Marsh Wren.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
BANKERS HOLD INTERESTING
MEETING.

The Delaware County Bankers As
sociation held it's quarterly meeting in
the court house last Wednesday after
noon, and was attended by representa-
tives from nearly every bank in the
county. The meeting held last week
was one of the best meetings the as
sociation has ever held. The visiting
bankers were guests Of the Manches-
ter bankers at a. dinner given at the
Clarence hotel at the noon hour.
The program which had been ar
ranged for the meeting was given in
the court room in the afternoon, and
the first speaker was Louis Murphy,
collector Of internal revenue. Mr.
Murphy spoke on the Income Tax law.
and gave an able address on this i'm
portant subject. Prof. Norris A. Bris-
co, of the School Of Commerce. of
the University of Iowa, followed Mr..
Murphy with an able address en- rs
Our Gold Standard in Danger?" Frank
w. Warner, representing the Iowa
Bankers Association, addressed rhe
bankers Of the county on the Bankers
Association work. These addresses
proved very interest and profitable,
and general discussions of the sub
jects were had at the close of the ad-
dresses.
At the conclusion of the program
the bankers reelected the officers
which served during the past year.
They are: F. E. Williamson, of Hop
hnton, president; H. G.. Seeds, Man
chester, secretary; Don. A. Preussner,
Manchester, treasurer. The invitation
of the Manchester bankers, invMlng
the bankers of the county to meet
here for the next meeting, was ac-
Ecepted. The next quarterly meeting
will probably be held some time in
April.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

w. G. Gloer, the tailor, who is
selling suits and overcoats on a new
selling plan, is this week working in
the city and vicinity of Ames. "Bill' Is
a a.clever salesman, and can get enough
orders in one day to keep a bunch of
tailors jumping sideways. Read Mr..
Gloer's advertisement on page two.
F. T. McCabe, Chiropracter has
opened Offices over the Security Bank
Of this city. and has Office hours from
8 to 1890 A. M. Mr.. McCabe has been
practicins at Dyersville for some time
and will engage in the practice of his
profession In this city. Mr.. McCabe
has more detailed announcement on
page eight OF this ISSUE
IS. r. Clements of Dows, Iowa, has
accepted the position of foreman in
The Democrat Office. Mr.. Clements is
an experienced printer, and this Office
feels very fortunate in securing the
services of SO efficient man to look
after the mechanical end of getting
out the newspaper, and in the handling
of the job department. Ever since Mr..
Clements came to Manchester he has
had his eye out for house but up to
this time he has not succeeded in find
inc one which is for rent. II the
weather were a trifle milder a man
and his family might be able TO rent
tent and get along fairly well, but this
sort of plan will hardly do this time
Of the year. If anyone knows of a
four, five or six room house for rent,
they will do Mr.. Clements a favor by
informing him Of that fact
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
ENGINEER BEEMAN HAS A CLOSE
CALL.

Engineer William c. Beeman had a
narrow escape Of being scalded on
the Manchester & Oneida Railway
'company's engine Monday morning
The water guage on the boiler broke,
and permitted the steam to escape
from the boiler. He received severe
burns on one arm and hand and while
the burns are exceedingly painful the
injuries are comparatively slight COM
pared to what might easily have hap
pened. Mr.. Beeman win be confined
to his home for time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

dier's monument at Des Moines. He
also was the originator and promoter
of the Vicksburg, Mississippi, National
Military park, and in Grand Army
circles he was known as the Father
of the Vicksburg Park, an attraction
annually visited by thousands of pep
pie He was chairman of the Iowa
vicksBurg Monumsnt commission that
had in charge the expenditure of $780,
900 appropriated by the Iowa legis]a-
ture for the erection of monuments
and markers to commemorate the part
Iowa troops had in the campaign and
siege at Vicksburg. For years Mr..
Merry was secretary OF the Dunlieth &
Dubuque Bridge Company. He prided
himself on being a Lincoln Republican.
In 1896 he was a delegate to the ma
tional Republican convention held at
ST. Louis, and was prominent in urg-
1 ing the adoption Of q gold plank in
the republican platform Captain Mer-
ry was member Of the Methodist
Episcopal church, and in 1900 was a
lay delegate to the general conference
Of that church held in Chicago. He
is il past commander, ,of w. AEIMorses
post, G. A. r.: was a member of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion,
and also of the Society Of the Army
Of the Tennessee. He was Department
Commander Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic of Iowa for the trem of 1916
1916. He was director of the Delaware
County State bank for many years.
Had Keen Interest In Farming.
He owned for years model farm
Of 28O acres. three and one half miles
from Manchester, and which Is known
as "Merryland". He was affiliated
with the Delaware County Farmers
Institute and the Jones Mill Grange.
Few men have been more interested
in the young people of the community
than Mr.. Merry. and many of them are
indebted to him for good positions.
Mr.. Merry's rugged honesty, con-
structive ability and humanity loving
heart gave him place among leading
men Of national repute. His achieve
ments extended far beyond the bound
aries of his home state. His name will
be held in grateful remembrance as
far southwark as,rolls the great river
that holds Iowa In It's arms. Around
his bier many friends and kindred
will gather to deplore his departure
from earthly activities; and. in a
broader sense, his city, his county, his
state and his country will be there to
mourn along with the chief mourners.
May Mr.. Merry's life Of service be duly
rewarded by the Judge of Judges who
doeth all things we'll
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
WIN. RAIDERS HOLDS LUCKY KEY.

VIM. Raiders of MasOnville held the
lucky key which drew the handsome
Harmonola, given away by the Snod-
gress- Mann Clothing company of this
city. Mr.. Raiders turned in his keys
last Saturday and among them was
the Master key which unlocked The
lock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
HOME TALENT PLAY MADE DE-
,,CIDED HIT.

The Home Talent play given in con-
nection with the Farmers Institute,
was repeated at the City opera house
last Wednesday evening, and was
played to a crowded house. The Man
chester. people who SO ably presented
this play are deserving of a great deal
of credit for the very able manner
in which they gave their parts. The
play will be given at Earlville next
week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

The Parent-T -Tearcherss Association
will meet at the High school next
Sunday afternoon at $500. Mrs. Sarah
Huftalen will give talk on Child
Gardening" 1t is desired that as many
children as can possibly come, be
present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
FARMER GATHERS NICE PROFIT.

Charles Robinson of Honey Creek
township marketed nineteen head Of
fat cattle last week which brought
him net in Chicago $2557.57 He rais-
ed all Of the grain used in feeding
them and his returns must be graft
flying to him. The present high prices
are Of great benefit to the farmers,
who have anything to market.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
WILLIAM H. HALLER.

William H. Haller died at the home
of his son, Charles Haller, in Sioux
City, Iowa, Friday morning January
26th, 1917, death resulting from self
inflicted bullet wound. For some
months Mr.. Haller had been in very
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS NEXT
MONDAY.

The next regular meeting OF the
Manchester Commercial Club will be
held at the Sramek restaurant next
Monday evening at $50. Important
business. Every member is urged to
be present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
BUSINESS HOUSES TO CLOSE DUR
ING FUNERAL HOUR.

It has been suggested that the busi-
ness houses of the city close during
the funeral services for Capt. J. F.
Merry next Friday afternoon from two
to four o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-29
ALLIES BATTLE GERMANS
ALONG LINES IN FRANCE
Reports Tell of the Repulse of At
tacks Made by Teutons, Brit
ish and French.

PARIS. January 90, noon-French
troops last night easily repulsed an at
tempted attack by the Germans on a
trench at Hartsmanweiler-Ko Alsace,
today's war Office statement announces
During the night numerous patrol en-
gagements took place in the Champagne
and at various points along the Alsace
front.
BERLIN. January %. by wireless to
SayVille.-British troops advancing in
three waves attacked German positions
north of Armentieres yesterday, the war
office announces. The attacks were re-
pulsed with heavy losses.
On the Verdun front four attacks were
made by the French. The statement
says all these efforts were broken up
by the German fire.
LONDON. January %. - The official
communication from British headquar-
ters in France last night reads: I'VE
entered the enemy's trenches northeast
this morning. Many casualties were in
ing of dugouts, and several prisoners
were taken.
Another successful raid was carried
out early this morning northeast of
Festubert and additional prisoners were
captured, including one officer. Our
party returned without loss. An enemy
attempt against one of our posts east
of FauquiSSart, after an intense bonn
bardment, was driven off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-29
.SH|PL0AD OF TROOPS
+ SUNK BY SUBMARINE
German Admiralty Statement Says
Vessel Went Down in Ten
Minutes.

BERLIN. January 20, by wireless to
Tuckerton, n. 1.-THE sinking of a
transport ship filled with troops in the
Mediterranean by German submarine
January % was announced today by
the admiralty. The vessel sank in ten
minutes.
The following announcement was is
sued:
"a German submarine in the eastern
Mediterranean on January 9 sank 4
fully laden steamer of about 5000 tons,
and on January Is the armed British
tank steamer Garfield, $500 tons. bound
from Malta to Port Said with coal and
oil The captain of the Garfield was
made prisoner.
'"rhe same sumarine on January 20,
about $50 miles east of Malta, sank,
with torpedo, an armed hostile trans
port steamer proceeding eastward,
conveyed by Il French torpedo boat.
The steamer. which was crammed with
troops, sank within ten minutes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-29
EXTENSIVE FUR SALE BEGINS
More Than 100000 Pelts offered
at St. Louis Today.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. January 29-What
local dealers say will be the largest
fur sale ever undertaken began here
today. Pelts valued at $4,000, 900 will
be sold at auction during the week,
and more than 800 merchants have sent
word they expected to attend.
Skins to be sold consist of 1850 900
muskrat. 100000 skunk. 250,O0O opos-
sum, 10000 raccoon, $4,000 mink, 2s,-
900 fox of ten varieties, $1,000 cat of
five varieties, 1900 lynx, $500 otter,
two sea otter, 11,400 beaver, 10000
wolf, $500 marten, 500 fisher, 1000
badger, 1900 kolinsky skins from
Russia, 400 wallabys from Australia,
and many other pelts.
Two thousand Alaska sealskins will
be offered for sale by the United States
government.
Buyers representing firms in Russia.
England, France, Germany, Canada and
the United States are attending the
sale.