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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
]. ]. PENTONY,
Candidate Reelection the office of Sheriff of Delaware Co.

ions of the exemption board have been
by unanimous action. 1t should be
noted that there are two republicans
upon the board, sharing equal respon-
sibility with Sheriff Pentony; and in
addition there is the advisory board
whose members scrutinize the classi-
fications with no thought of .favorit-
ism for any registrant. The Leader
believes that there have been unjusti-
fled appeals taken from the decisions
of the local exemption board to the
usAI5 eouep!Ae pug 'pIgoq leIep9J
the federal board in the hope that fair
justice will not be aborteG Mr.. PEN
tony and the other memtiars Of the
board have given their time and best
effort to the arduous and confining
duties of the Office without compensa-
tion. They have been actuated by a
sense of duty and loyalty, and no war
body In the county has been more
faithful and assiduous in the discharge
of the loyal obligation to the govern
ment and the people than they. As
loyal people. we are under obligation
to these men who have served the
county so WELL AS voters our sense
of justice and honorable fairness
should urge. US to a course that indi-
Gates an appreciation Of sacrificing
service. We can show our apprecia-
tion by giving Mr. Pentony for sher-
iii. and A. e. Dunlap for recorder, a
royal Endorsement at the polls in No
vember.-Hopkinton Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
CLAUDE r. CHAPEL.

Claude R. Chapel died at his home
in Hopkinton, Saturday evening, Oc-
tober 18th, 1918, following weeks
illness of Spanish influenza and pneu-
monia. Funeral services were held at
the home Monday afternoon, and were
conducted by Rev. w. H. Ensign, pas
tor Of the Presbyterian church Of Hop
kinton. ..,ss,
Mr.. Chapel was born in Manchester
October goth, 1890, and spent his boy
hood days in this place. He was a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chapel, for
many years residents Of this city. For
some years he was employed in the
printing establishments of Manchester,
and proved himself skilled work
man. When the family moved to Wat
erloo he went with them to that city
and remained there for only a short
time. About five years ago he accept
ed the position Of foreman in the Hop
kinton Leader office, which position
he held until his death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
MRS. EDWARD MORAN.

Mrs. Edward Moran of Waterloo died
at her home October 18th, 1918, fol-
lowing brief illness Of influenza The
remains were brought to Masonville
on Friday morning and laid to rest in
the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Moran was a daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Grantfield and was
born in this city, where she grew to
womanhood. She attended st. Xavier's
academy in this city, and was united
in marriage with Mr.. Edward Moran.
Soon after their marriage they moved
to Waterloo, which had been the home
of the family since.
Mrs. Moran is survived by her hus-
band, two small daughters, Marjorie
and Marie. Her mother. Mrs. Ellen
Grantfield, two sisters. Misses Anna
and Margaret Grantfeld, and one
brother, John Grantfield, all of Water
loo.
Mrs. Moran's death comes with
crushing force to the husband. who is
left with the care of two little chill
dren. The profound sympathy OF
friends goes out to the husband and
children in their great loss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
DEATH OF A CHILD.

Margaret Helen Bottcher, the little
fifteen months old baby daughter Of
Mr.. John Bottcher, died at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Walker on
Franklin street Monday evening, after
a brief illness with influenza. The ba-
by has always been Of weak consti-
tuition, and when the vicious disease
fastened its hold upon it, its frail lit
tie body soon succumbed to the raw
ages of the malady.
The baby's mother died at Charles
City, Iowa, about a week after its
birth, and the little one was brought
to Manchester by Mr.. Bottcher's sis
ter, Mrs. Walker. In the Walker home
this motherless babe was given the
very best of care, and won a place in
-tIsdmoo suo!a!puoo aueseId sql Ispun
their daughter, lila. a'"% S'
The remains Of the little one were
taken to Greeley this morning, follow
ing brief service at the Walker
home. Rev. w. A. Montgomery con-
Quoted the service at the house. In
terment was made in the family lot in
the Greeley cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
HOPKINTON LEADER ENDORSES
NON.PARTISAN MOVE TO RE-
ELECT SHERIFF PENTONY.

The Leader has no hesitancy in in
dorsing the candidacy of J. ]. Pantony
to be continued for another year as
sheriff of this county. We do it from
a sense of fairness and without poll
tical bias. 1t will be conceded that
Mr.. Pentony has been elected in the
past by the compliment of republican
votes, which of itself is testimony
of his popularity and efficiency as an
officer. The one note Of complaint
that the Leader has heard against
Mr.. Pentony has been criticism of the
action of the exemption board, Of
which he is member. Such criti-
cism may be natural, and by the same
token It may be unwarranted. The
editor Of the Leader has many times
had occasion to inquire into the val
idity of complaints against the ex-
.emption board, and in every instance
he has found that the decisions Of
the board have been fair and above
board and in agreement with justice.
There have been deferments, and re-
classifications and appeals. There
may have been some errors in classi-
fication, but all decisions of the board
have been founded upon the evidence
of the questionnaires and the accom-
panying affidavits. Furthermore, the
records show that action and decis-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23

Mr.. Dunlap spent few days in Man
chester during the latter part of Aug
ust, visiting his parents and numerous
friends. He was in the best Of health
and thoroughly enjoyed life as a sail
or. Some time back he suffered an
attack of the Spanish influenza and
was in the hospital for time. He had
written letter to his mother recent
ly in which he state that he was
well and was at his post Of duty again
Two days later came the message an
nouncing his death. A second messagl
stating that the body had reached port
and that it would be shipped to Man.
chester was received the latter part
of the week. Just when the remains
will arrive is not known at the time OF
going to press this afternoon. Funeral
arrangements are pending the arrival
of the remains.
The young seaman is survived by
the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Dun
lap; two sisters, Miss Vemba Dunlap,
who is engaged in Home Service work
for the American Red Cross at Detroit
Michigan; Mrs. c. O. Mccarthy of
Prairie township, and one brother,
Kenneth, who is assisting the father
in operating the large farm. DR.. D. L.
Dunlap. an uncle Of the deceased sea-
man, will be here to attend the funeral
services, which will be conducted by
Rev. C. X. Hudson of Cedar Rapids,
who will be assisted by Rev. Mr..
Beatty and Rev. Mr.. Montgomery of
this city.
Profound sympathy is felt for the be-
reaved family in this hour of affliction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
MRS. CHAS. JEWELL.

Mrs. Charles Jewell passed away at
her home northwest of Manchester
Monday afternoon, following brief
illness of influenza. Funeral services
were held at the home this afternoon.
The remains are being taken to their
former home of the family at Cen
eseo, Illinois, where interment was
made in the family lot near that city.
Mr.. Jewell and his family came to
Delaware county in the spring of 1912,
locating on the place known as the
Will Jones farm.
She leaves to mourn her death, the
husband, and four children-Earl W.
Jewell, who brought the remains OF
his wife to Manchester on Tuesday
evening; Mrs. Henry Hammond OF
Davenport, and Gladys and Leila, al
home.
Mr.. Jewell and his son Earl, and
daughter, Gladys, are accompanying
the remains of Mrs. Jewell to Geneseo
Sincere sympathy is felt for the
Jewell family in their double bereave
lment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
SAILOR BOY DIES
ON U. S. 5. ALABAMA
FOREST ]. DUNLAP DIES ON BAT.
TLESHIP WHILE OUT AT
SEA.
RESULT OF SPINAL MENINGITIS
News of Young Sailors Death Brings
Sorrow to Large Circle Of
Friends.

Forest J. Dunlap, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Dunlap, of near Manchester,
passed away on the hospital ship at
tached to the Battleship Alabama, on
October 18th, 1918, while out at sea.
News of the sailor boys death was re-
ceived by the family last week, after
the battleship had reached port at New
York
Mr.. Dunlap was born on the Dunlap
homestead in Hazel Green township.
September goth, 1894. He spent prac-
tically all of his life on the farm. He
attended the Manchester High school,
and graduated with the class of 1914.
He enlisted as a second class seaman
ct sDes Moines, on January 3rd. 1918,
but was not called into the service
until April 10th, when he entered the
Great Lakes Naval Training station.
After short period of training at the
Lakes he was transferred to Hampton
Roads, where he was assigned to the
Battleship Alabama. Forest was an
unusually bright boy, and possessed an
unusually happy disposition, and had
the happy faculty of making the best
Of any situation. Soon after his as
signment to the great battleship he
was assigned to the position Of cap
tain's orderly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
REGISTER YOUR DOGS.

Owners of dogs, particularly own
ers of worthless ours, should not over
look the notice published in the news
papers this week, and if they value
the cur at all, had better comply with
the order. On November 4th, an or
der will go into effect to utterly des-
troy all stray dogs, without collar
and registry number, attached. This
is the initial step in Kidding the coun-
try of the numberless worthless dogs
which are doing thousands Of dollars
worth of damage to property, parti-
cularly sheep. The Delaware County
Farm Bureau has gone to considerable
expense to determine just how much
money the county is paying out each
year for sheep killed by these worth
less dogs. The owners of dogs can
save the animals from sure death by
promptly going to the City Managers
office and getting license number,
and then shutting up the animal at
night. -..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
MRS. EARL L. BEBEE.

Emma C. Scheer was born as Sand
Spring, Iowa, December 26th, 1890, and
grew to young womanhood in that Sec
tion of the county. She was united in
marriage with Earl Lee Bebee of Prai.
rieburg, Iowa, on September 25th,
1912. Soon after their marriage she
and her husband wen to Boyle, Mon
tana, where her death occurred on
Sunday. October Goth, 1918, following
brief illness of influenza and pneu-
monia.
She is survived by her husband. one
son two years old; three sisters, Mrs.
Fred .Weigel of Coffins Grove, this
county; Mrs. Alfred Barfuse. of Ryan; |;
and Miss Caroline Scheer, of Coffins
Grove; three brothers, Andrew of Bal
Dodge, Iowa; and Carl. at home, in
Coffins Grove township. She is also
survived by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Scheer, and the aged grand
father, Ernest Winter. who lives in
Coffins Grove township The grand
mother, Mrs. Winter, passed away last
week.
The remains Of Mrs. Bebee will ar
rive in Manchester today, and will be
taken to the home of the parents in
Coffins Grove. Funeral services will
be held at the home Friday afternoon
at one o'clock, and will be conducted
by Rev. Eugene Melchert, pastor of
the Lutheran church Of Ryan. Inter-
ment will be made in Oakland ceme-
terry.
Profound sympathy is felt for the
members of this family, who have been
called upon to mourn the death of an
other member of the family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
HELEN ROBERTS.

Miss Helen Roberts, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Roberts of Staw-
berry Point, died at Cedar Rapids
Sunday. following a brief illness with
influenza Miss Roberts had been at
tending Coe College, where she was
completing her education in voice
culture. She was an only child of one
of the most prominent families of
Strawberry Point, and her passing has
cast a gloom over the community,
where she was born and reared.
Funeral sevices were held at the
home Tuesday morning, and inter-
ment was made in the cemetery at
Strawberry Point.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
ALTON CORRELL.

Alton Correll, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles d. Correll, of near Delaware.
passed away at the family home Mon
day afternoon, October 21st, 1918, after
IA four days. illness of influenza. AL
ton was born near Greeley November
9th, 1904. Four years ago the fam
lily moved to Delaware, the boy COM
ing there with them. He is survived
by the parents, one sister, Miss Marie,
and seven brothers, Morris, now with
the American forces in France; and
Harold, Eugene, Kenneth, Stafford,
Gerald, and Burton, all at home.
Funeral services will be held at the
home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Correll have the SYM
pathy of friends in the sorrow that
has come to them because of the un-
timely death of their son.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
DOING HER BIT.

A young lady not many miles north
west of Manchester is daily husking
her fifty bushels of corn. She gets 12c
a bushel for her work tucking away
her earnings Of six dollars every day
The fact that she is working for her
father who shovels the corn out of the
wagon into the crib for her does not
detract from this young woman's COM
mendable pluck. Hats off to the wo-
men who have the strength and will
ingness to step into the shoes of the
boys who are temporarily engaged in
the more important duties of the war
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
MRS. EARL JEWELL.

The remains of Mrs. Earl Jewell ar
rived in Manchester Tuesday evening,
and brief services were held at the
grave in Oakland cemetery this WED
nesday) afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Beatty,
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church of Manchester, conducted the
service. ,..
Mertie Gertrude Basquin, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Basquin, was
born at Warsaw, Indiana, December
5th, 1896, and came to Delaware coun-
ty with her parents, when she was
farm north of Manchester for time.
She was united in marriage with Mr..
Earl Jewell on June 18th, 1914, and
for time she and her husband lived
in Manchester. In November, 1917,
she and her family moved to Daven-
port, where Mr.. Jewell has been en-
ployed in the United States arsenal.
Mrs. Jewell is survived by her hus-
band, one son four years old, and her
parents, now living at Rolla, Iowa.
She also leaves four sisters, Mabel,
Hazel, Martha and Mildred, all of
Rolla; six brothers, Earl Basquin of
Davenport; Frank Basquin, now in
France; and Sam, Fern, Floyd, DON
aid and Gerald, all at home.
The death of Mrs. Jewell comes with
peculiar sadness to the husband. Up
on arriving in Manchester Tuesday
evening with the remains of his wife
he was informed by his father that his
mother had passed away on Monday
adding to the burden of grief which
had already come to him. Mr.. Jewell
has the sympathy of many friends in
this double bereavement that has come
to him so Unexpectedly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23

Winifred. She also leaves her mother
Mrs. johnson Robinson, aged 86 years;
three brothers, Anthony Robinson, OF
Carnes, Nebraska; Robert j., and
Archie B. Robinson, of Newmans
Grove. Nebraska; and three sisters
Mrs. Leona Parker, of Bishop, Cali
fornia; Mrs. John Fitch of Newmans
Grove, Nebraska; and Mrs. Carrie
COrrell, of Delaware.
The death of Mrs. Work comes with
crushing force to the family. At the
time Of her death the two older daugh-
ters were critically i'll with the influ-
enza, and both were prevented from
ministering to the needs Of the moth
er in her last moments. In the home
Of Mrs. Works sister, Mrs. Correll
a son was hoveing between life and
death, and finally on Monday noon
lost in the battle for life.
Mrs. Work was a faithful, devoted
wife and mother. Her first thought
was always for those in her home
No greater sorrow can come to any
home than that occasioned by the
loss Of wife and mother, such as was
Mrs Work. There is SO little that can
be done or said to comfort, or tighten
the burden that has fallen upon the
family. Mrs. Work was a member of
the Past Worthy Matron's club Of
the Order of Eastern Star, the Pythian
Sisters and the Lady Maccabees. She
also affiliated with the Congregation
al church. In all of these organiza-
tions she took her place and perform
ed faithfully the tasks assigned to her.
Her passing leaves vacancies in all Of
these organizations which are difficult
to fill, and those associated with her
in these organizations feel keenly her
passing.
Profound sympathy is felt for Mr..
Work and his children in this time of
grief.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
NO MORE FURLOUGHS FOR SOL.
DIERS.

As means of stamping out the
Spanish Influenza in this country, the
war department has issued an order
forbidding the granting Of furloughs
or leaves of absence to soldiers and
sailors in training camps and officers
training schools not under quarantine.
In many instances boys have been
granted leave and have gone to their
homes, located in communities where
the disease is prevalent. and have
returned to camp and spread the dis
ease among the men there. This rule,
is In force - long - the disease =
prevalent the country over In ex-
treme cases the department will grant
furloughs to boys.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
COUNCIL MEETING.

The City Council met in regular
session on Monday evening. Council
men present were E. W. Williams,
Edw. Hruby, Robert Barr and o. c.
Clark. Mayor Munson and Council
man H. C. Smith were absent. Coun-
Gilman Williams acted as Mayor pro-
tenn, in the absence of Mayor Munson.
The usual grist of bills were ap-
proved, as were the monthly reports
of the City Manager and City Treas
urer. The council also approved the
resolution of the Delaware County
Farm Bureau, asking that vigorous
campaign be waged against the large
number of stray dogs left to run at
large, and do such large amount OF
damage to sheep.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
MARTIN CULLIGAN.

Martin Culligan, one of the well
known men of MasOnville, passed away
at his home on October 17th, 1918, at
the advanced age OF SO years. Mr..
Culligan had been in his usual health,
until about three weeks before his
death, when marked decline was
noticed. His death was due to the
infirmities incident to age.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Father
Lonergan, pastor of the Masonville
church, conducted the services. In
terment was made in the Catholic
cemetery at Masonville.
Mr.. Culligan was born in Ireland,
in the year 1888 He came to the
United States when he was a young
man, and located first at Dubuque,
where he was united in marriage with
Miss Mary Kane, Following their mar
riage Mr.. Culligan and his wife re-
sided at Littleport, later moving on
a farm near Masonville. In 1906 he
retired from farming and moved to
Masonville. '.
He is survived by the aged wife, and
the following children: John Culli-
gan of Huron. S. D.; James Culligan
of Waterloo; Mrs. Mike Callahan and
Sam Culligan of Emmetsburg; Frank
Culligan, now in training at Camp
Dodge; Mike Culligan, of the state of
Washington; and Jud Culligan Of
Manchester. One brother, John Gull
ligan. of Sioux City; and two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Flynn of Aurora, Illinois,
and Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick of
Morris, Iowa, also survive.
Mr.. Culligan was a kind husband
and father, and was a devout member
of the Roman Catholic church. Sin
cere sympathy is felt for the aged
wife, and the children
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
MIR. NORRIS. CONDITION BETTER.

AS we go to press today we learn
that the condition of Mr.. w. H. Nor
ris is materially improved. a fact his
friends will be gratified to learn. We
sincerely hope that Mr.. Norris may be
restored to good health, and that he
will soon be able to be about his work
in the bank.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
HORSE
IMPORTER SUCCUMbS
w. A. LANG DIES AT HIS HOME IN
GREELEY AFTER LONG
ILLNESS. a..s
CLAUDE NELSON DIES IN CAMP
Greeley Soldier Boy Is Victim Of Span.
ish Influenza, While At Camp
Dodge.

w. A. Lang, the we'll known horse
importer Of Greeley, died at his home
Saturday, October 10Th, 1918, after an
illness of several years. Mr.. Lang was
born in Delaware county June 14th,
1862. He was united in marriage with
Miss Carrie Cross in 1889, and in 1900
he came to Greeley, which has been
his home since. Mr.. Lang is survived
by his wife and two sons, Elmer Lang
of Staceyville, Iowa, and Fred Lang Of
Greeley.
Mr.. Lang was member of the town
council, and also Of the Blue Lodge
and Royal Arch Masons, Modern Wood
men and Odd Fellows. He took an
active part in the affairs Of his town
and was eminently successful in the
horse importing business. He made
sixteen trips across the ocean in con-
nection with his horse importing bust
ness, and made many trips through
Belgium and France, in search for
fine horses for his stables.
Funeral services were held at Gree
ley Monday afternoon, and interment
was made in the Greeley cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-23
MARIAN LUCILLE DOOLITTLE.

Seldom has the community been 60
shocked as it was when it became
known that on Saturday morning at
the home of her grandmother, Mrs-
Mary Mccormick, on Butler street,
Marian Lucille Doolittle had passed
away very suddenly, due to an attack
|of acute indisestion. She had retired
the night before with Her usual Good.
might Grandma" feeling perfectly
well, and in the best of spirits. When
her grandmother called her in the
morning she found that her spirit had
peacefully taken flight and had made
It's triumphal entry to the land where
sorrow and pain are unknown.
Marian Lucille Doolittle, the only
child of Olive and Allison Doolittle,
was born at Manchester, Iowa, April
2Sth, 1900. When but small child
she removed with her parents to Ell
Paso. Texas, in which place she has
grown to young womanhood, being Is
years of age. She was girl who
possessed a beautiful Christian char
acter and though very quiet and un-
assuming in her ways, had way Of
entwining herself into the affection Of
everyone whose privilege it was to
know her. She was regular attend
ant of the Methodist Episcopal Sun
day school, having attended for more
than three years without missing
Sunday. She was also president Of
the class. Marian was a remarkably
capable girl, and in spite Of her youth,
had held for the past year the posi-
tion of chief stenographer for the
American Railway Express company.
Early in August the company granted
her three months leave of absence
that she might come north and enjoy
a we'll deserved vacation at the homes
of her grandmother here. and at her
aunt's, Mrs. I. c. Newcomb, Of Belvi-
dere, Illinois. She was active in Red
Cross work, and was a member Of the
Eastern Star.
Having finished her vacation she was
preparing to return to her home with
in very short time when the sum-
mons came which called her to her
eternal home. Miss Doolittle is sur
vived by the parents, and the grand
mother, at whose home she passed
away.
The bereaved parents and all other
members Of the family have the deep
est sympathy of the community in their
sad hour of trial
Private funeral services will be held
at the home on Butler street Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment
will be made in Oakland cemetery. The
service at the grave will be in charge
of the o. e. S.
Among the relatives here from
distance to attend the funeral are Mrs.
Is. X. Thornburg and Frank w. Nc
Cormick of Belgrade, Nebraska; Mr..
and Mrs. I. C. Newcomb and daughter,
Amber, of Belvidere, Illinois; and
Miss Grace w. Doolittle of Omaha.
Nebraska. The parents arrived in
Manchester early Monday morning
from their home at Ell Paso, Texas.