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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
FARLEY FAMILY TO CONE T.
COME TO MANCHESTER.

3 Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kay and
daughter of Farley have moved their
household goods to this city, and are
now getting settled in the w. D. Hoyt
house on Union street. Mr.. Kay has
been engaged in the automobile and
implement business at Farley for
some years and has disposed of the
business recently.
Mr.. Kay will enter the employ OF
+. M. Jones & Sons, as an auto me-
chanic, and will devote his entire
time to the repair end of the busi-
ness. He is a skilled workman and
understands the auto repair game
from start to finish. The firm Is for
tunate in securing the services OF
such an able mechanic.
Mrs. Kay is a daughter Of Mrs Van
Anda of this city, and has host of
friends here who will be pleased to
learn that this estimable family is
to make their home in Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
MRS. BESSIE E. CORNWALL.

Mrs. Bessie Ellen Cornwall was
born in Manchester December 11th,
1901, and died at her home in this
city September 21st, 1918, after ling
ering illness. One son was born to
the couple on April 9th, and died
May 1st, 1916 She leaves to mourn
her death her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hines Of Manchester, and four
brothers and four sisters. They are
Ernest E.; Floyd. Martha, Matilda,
Jennie, all Of Manchester; Mrs. Cora
FOCAL of Edgewood, Mrs. Annie Carn-
er of Rockford, ILL.,, and Walter Hines
in training at Camp Dodge.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at the home on the West
Side, and were conducted by Rev. H.
F. Mcdonald, pastor Of the Baptist
church. Interment was made in the
cemetery north of Stra wberry Point.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
Elliott E. Graham.

Elliott q. Graham, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Alex. Graham of Hazel Green
township, died at the Brooklyn Naval
hospital Friday morning, September
goth, after brief illness. The re-
mains will be shipped to Manchester
and are expected here today or early
Thursday morning. Funeral services
will be held in the Methodist Episcopal
church of Manchester on Friday
morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. w. A,
Montgomery, pastor Of the Presbyter-
ian church, will conduct the services.
Following the services the remains
will be shipped to New Hartford, Iowa,
for interment.
Mr.. Graham enlisted in the navy
some months ago, and was in training
at the Brooklyn Navy station when he
was stricken down by disease. He
was a young man of good habits and
had large circle of friends in the
south part Of the county. He came to
Delaware county with his fathers
family, when they came from New
Hartford
The untimely deaths of the two sail
or boys bring deep sorrow to the fam
ilies, and brings home to everyone in
the county the grim realities Of war.
The young men, while not permitted
to engage in the active fighting over
seas, were preparing themselves for a
great work in the grandest navy of to-
day, and have made the supreme sac
rifice for their country and its flag.
The sincere sympathy of host OF
friends goes out to the two families in
their sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
DIRECTORS HOLD MEETING.

The school directors of the rural
schools of the county, and the presi-
dents of the boards of the Independent
districts of the county met in special
meeting in the court room last week,
for a general discussion of school
problems. Supt. w. A. Ottillie pre-
sided over the meeting and presented
working plans for the rural schools of
the county. The directors discussed
many problems which confront them,
but were united on plans to bring
about better conditions in the rural
schools.
1t was brought out at the meeting
that there are still some schools that
are without flag poles and flags This
seems inexcusable, and the directors.
nearly one hundred of them. con-
demned this state of affairs by res
olution which was unanimously adopt
ed by the directors present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
p. WALKER ASSIGNED TO
WORK WITH LOCAL BOARD.

F. p. Walker. former superintend-
ent of schools of Delaware county,
arrived in the city early Friday
morning from Camp Dodge, to which
camp he was sent recently as Linn
tied Service man, and is now assist
ing the local board in the court house
with their work in connection with
the new registration and draft sys-
TEN. Mr.. Walker will work with the
local board until the first of the year,
at least, end will find plenty OF
hard. work. The local board is ex-
ceedingly fortunate in having Mr..
Walker sent here, since he is widely
acquainted over the county. and has
won the confidence and respect of the
people of the county during his
terms of Office as superintendent OF
schools.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
DELAWARE co. VETERANS HOLD
SUCCESSFUL MEETING.

Thirty veterans of Delaware COun-
ty met in annual session in the arm
ory last Wednesday, at which time an
interesting and entertaining program
was given. A picnic dinner was en-
joyed in the armory at 1880 and af-
ter the program as announced in
these columns was given. During the
program Mrs. F.. B. Wilson and Mrs.
Robert Harris gave solo numbers in
their usual pleasing manner, their
numbers being very much appreciated
by the veterans and the members of
the Relief corps present. Rev. c. X.
Hudson delivered an able address and
Rev. w. J. Suckow, Rev. Father Room
ey and Rev. H. F. Mcdonald also took
part in the program. The address Of
welcome, which was to be given by
Mayor F.. H. Munson, was given by
Rev. ". J. Suckow. because Of the alb
sence from the city Of the mayor.
A committee on resolutions report
ed to the meeting that the Grand Ar
my of the Republic of Delaware coun-
ty go on record as fully and heartily
endorsing the administration in It's
war program, pledge their hearty
support to the raising Of all funds
to sustain the fighting men In the
field. They also expressed their ap-
probation to those who assisted in
making the program SO entertaining,
and to W. W. Matthews, custodian Of
the armory.
In the business session following
the program It was voted to make
Manchester the permanent place of
meeting for the Delaware County
Veterans Association.
The following officers were elect
ed: H. G. Porter, Commander; Cyrus
Craig of Colesburg, vice-command-
er; C. w. Keagy, adjutant; A. ]. Col
linge, Quartermaster.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
TAKES 2FRENCH LEAVE,

W. E. Bowen, who has been con-
Quoting restaurant on Main street
for several years, departed for parts
unknown several weeks ago, and eff
forts to locate him have been unsuc-
cessful so far. He left numerous un-
paid accounts with many of the Man
chester merchants, and in order to
square up as many as possible the
fixtures and stock in his restaurant
will be sold next week, according to
process of law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
CELEBRATE s5TH WEDDING AN
NIVERSARY.

"A large company of relatives.
friends and old time neighbors gath
cred at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. M.
Hanna in North Manchester, last
Wednesday, September 18th, to as
sist this worthy couple in properly
observing the 25th anniversary of
their marriage, and also to celebrate
Mr. Hanna's 62nd birthday. The
guests began to assemble during the
forenoon, and spent most delight
full day with Mr.. and Mrs. Hanna.
During the afternoon Rev. ]. P. Mar
tindale of Coggon, on behalf of the
assembled crowd, presented Mr. and
Mrs. Hanna with purse of money,
with which they can purchase some
article by which they will always
remember the happy event Rev. Mr..
Martindale was the pastor of the
Christian church at the time Mr.. and
Mrs. Hanna were united in marriage,
and he was the clergyman who per-
formed the ceremony.
Among the guests present at the
notable event were the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. /. S. Hama of Des
Moines: Mrs Maggie See of Tankawa,
Oklahoma; Mrs. A. w. Savage, and
Rev. and Mrs. ]. P. ,Martindale of Cog
gon; Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Dice Of Cen
ter Junction; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Doo-
little, and Mrs. Heath of Delhi; Mr..
and Mrs. J. j. Welterlen of Edge
wood; Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Ocker of
West Union; Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Clute,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Clute, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. A. Clute, Mrs. L. G, Clute, Mrs. Wes
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Wrough-
ton, Mrs. Phebe Beckner, Mrs. Brown
ell and daughter. Lydia, Mrs. Jinkins
and daughter Ruth, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Hunter, Misses Addie and Minnie
Hunter, and Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Hutson
all Of Greeley. Among those from
Manchester and vicinity present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Noonan, Mrs. By
ron Smith, Mrs. R. B. Arnold, Mrs. Joe
Davis, Mr., and Mrs. G. M. McKinnis,
Mrs. Fred Stevenson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Fishel, Mrs. Geo. Acers, Mrs.
Howard Strain, Mrs. Art McGarvey,
Mrs. Chet Scott, Mrs. Chas. Johnson,
Mrs. w. Ferris and mother Mrs. Allen;
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Garlick, Mrs. G. V.
burlington, Mr.. Jonathan Paisley and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. John Cooking
and daughter, Susie, Mrs. Emily Gar
retson and son, Mrs. Charles ARM
strong, Miss Mary Link, Mrs. P. M.
Starbird and daughter, Miss Blanche,
Mrs. VIM. Hoag and son, Mrs. l.. A.
Wood, Mrs. w. P, Bissel, Mrs. Wiley
Taber, Mrs. J. A. Morse and daughter
Miss Luella, Mrs. VIM. Scanlon and
daughter Miss Christiana, Miss Eva
Smith, Mrs. Frank Cramer, Mrs. Joe
Hermann and son, Mrs. Wes Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. limbaugh, and
Miss Charmion KILLER.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
JOINT MEETING IS GUNNER

A large number of the representa-
tive men Of Delaware county, members
lof the Council of Defense and Liberty
Loan Committee, met at the court
house Friday afternoon to listen to
one of the ablest addresses given here
In many day, the speaker of the af-
ternoon being Mr.. Wallace Of Council
Bluffs, Iowa. The meeting was called
to order by Mayor F. H. Munson, chair
man OF the County Council Of Defense,
A. r. Leroy, chairman Of the Liberty
Loan committee, explained some Of the
details of the plan Of selling the bonds
in the Fourth Liberty Loan.
! Mr.. Munson introduced Mr.. Wallace,
who then spoke for more than an hour
on various phases of patriotic work.
Speaking of the prof German situation
he said 1t was more serious In Iowa
than most people are inclined to be-
.lieye, and it was his opinion that in
many instances the pro-G German could
be converted into a 100 per cent
American by course Of education, by
showing him the advantages of this
country, and how 1t is the duty Of
every man to stand by the government
in its time of need He said that this
course will prove successful II the
right kind of men are selected to deal
with those who are not heart and soul
in the war, while the yellow paint
method simply widens the breach.
At the conclusion Of his speech sew
eral men asked Mr.. Wallace number
Of questions. One of the questions
asked was: 'What was to be done
with the man who will not subscribe
for his share of Liberty Bonds?' Mr..
Wallace said in answer: Be sure
your quota is right, and then don't
compromise with the man any more
than the American soldiers would
compromise with the Huns in No
Mans Land" Mr.. Wallace was heart
lily applauded by the men present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
HIGMAN FAMILY HAS CLOSE CALL

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Higman and
daughter, had close call from serious
injuries if not death last Sunday while
driving on the Hawkeye Highway a
short distance west of Winthrop. 1t
appears that Mr.. Higman's daughter
was driving the car and as they were
about to cross the Illinois Central
tracks just west of Winthrop she be-
came confused and applied the brakes
just as the auto was approaching the
crossing. She killed" the engine.
and the occupants of the car were
forced to jump for their lives. They
had barely gotten out of the car when
the freight train crashed into the
car, and badly damaged it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
DEATH OF A CHILD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Stimson of Prai-
rie township, have the sincere sym
pathy in the death of their infant son,
sixteen months old, who passed away
early last Thursday morning. Funer-
al services were held at the family
home last Friday afternoon. Rev. c.
X. Hudson conducted the services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
TEACHERS INSTITUTE THURS
DAY AND FRIDAY.

All preparations are complete for
one of the most successful teachers
institutes ever held in Delaware coun-
ty The institute will open Thurs
day morning and sessions will be held
all day Thursday and Friday On
Thursday evening an entertainment
will be given at the High school au-
ditorium to which the public is es-
pecially invited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
THRIFT. Y.SEVEN men
Will ENTRAIN SOON.
DELAWARE COUNTY'S QUOTA AN.
NOUNCED. EXHAUSTS CLASS
. ONE.
LOCAL BOARD OFFICE BUSY PLACE
Questionnaires Practically All Mailed
to Men Between 10 and Sc.
Classlfications Being Made.

Thirty-seven men Of Glass One,
qualified for general military duty
will entrain from Manchester for
Camp Dodge during the five day per-
iod of October 7th. according to an or
der received by the Local Board on
Tuesday morning. The exact date Of
entrainment will probably be received
the latter part OF the week. When
this quota is filled there will remain
only two men in Glass One. It was
impossible to give the names OF the
men to go, since there are still anum-
ber Of cases to be decided by the Dis
trict Board at Waterloo. The COM
plete list will be announced in next
weeks iasne OF The Democrat.
Three Limited Service men will
leave Manchester on October 4th,
at $40, and will 30 to Jefferson Bar
racks. Mo-, for service. These have
not been selected by the board as yet.
y Local Board b Busy.
Since . day or two after the big
registration on September 18th, the
Local Exemption Board office has
been q mighty busy Place. The board
has had the assistance OF numerous
men in making duplicate
copies OF the registration cards, proof
reading the same, and assisting with
the work Of mailing a hundred or more
missionaries each day. Tonight the
board will mail the last Of the ques-
to the registrants between
the ages Of 1S and SO, inclusive. Each
days mail brings big stack Of ques-
which have been filled and
returned to the board, and each even
ing the members Of the board spent
long hours in passing on the classi-
fications of the registrants.
The order of liability for military
service cannot be announced until
the master" sheet of the drawing at
is received by the board,
which will probably be in about a
week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
ROVER Hill school house. from a. m.

Fower Hill school house. from 3 a. m.
to p. m.
Honey Creek township, quota, $56,-
800; School districts !, and s
(Honey Creek territory Of Greeley
Consolidated) meet at school house In
District No. from a. m. to 5 p. M;
School Districts and 4 at school
house In District No. 8, at s q. m. to
s p. n; School districts Z, 8, 3 and
10 meetsat Thorpe Town Hall from 8
a. m. to Is p. M; Edgewood precinct
meet at Office of r. ]. Bixby In Edge
wood from 8 q. m. to 5 p. m.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
AT tn EPLAzA.

Thursday Bab's Matinee Idol, with
Marguerite Clark.
Friday, Jane and Catherine Lee in
I'VE Should Worry"
Saturday. "A Presidents Answer" /.
Son of Democracy No. 6,
Billy West Comedy, Pathe News
Sunday and Monday, The Girl from
Bohemia" with Irene Castle
Tuesday, Heart of Sunset, the best
of the Rex Beach Stories.
Wednesday, "On the Level with
Fannie Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
BENEFIT DANCE.

The first dance of the season will be
given in the Armory on Friday even
ing, September 9th. Carpsnter's or
chestra will furnish the muAic for the
occasion. Proceeds from tie dance
will be used to help win the pr. Spec
tators 2Sc Everyone invited
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
WAR EXHIBIT TOMORROW.

The government war exhibit train
will reach Manchester Thursday fore
noon at 1915 and remain here for one
hour. With the train will be persons
who will give a short program. On
this train will be implements of war
captured by the allied armies, as well
as some of the guns, gas masks, and
other equipment used by the allies.
The exhibit will be well worth ones
time to examine Be at the train
promptly at 1915.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
MANCHESTER BOY
CITED FOR BRAVERY
COMMANDER OF RAINBOW DIVIS.
ION PRAISES WORK OF LEO
CHAMPLIN.
HOME BOYS IN THICK OF FIGHT
OFFICER of Rainbow Division Brings
Home Good News From Boys
Overseas.

Mrs. Thomas Wilson Of this city re-
ceived letter from her husband
Lieutenant Wilson, the first of the
week in which he tells of meeting one
of the officers Of the Rainbow Divis-
ion who was sent to the States for
special work among the recruits in the
cantonments, and who brought back
mighty good news about the Manches-
ter boys now at the 'front.'. The officer
stated that he knew the Manchester
men and was pleased to tell of the ex-
ceptional work being done by them on
the battlefields Of France.
Writing from Camp Dix. New Jer-
sey, where Lieutenant Wilson Is sta.
toned with the Sandstorm Division
he says, in part:
Joe Pentony dropped In to see me
tonight and they are all ready to 60.
just waiting for the word. Joe is, q
cook now and asked to be remembered
to you and everyone at home. wish
we could have him in my company.
II met lieutenant from the 16Sth
infantry the other day, and what do
you think! He was from Company H
and knew all OF the men we sent from
the old company Welterlen, Howick,
Payne, Hyler, and all Of them and it
surely seemed good to talk to some one
who knew and had fought with the
men we knew He had nothing but
praise for the men we sent and it was
a satisfaction to know that they had
made good. He told me that Leo
Champlin was carrying wounded men
during one action when he was wound
ed but would not give up, and worked
right along without having his wound
dressed and that the division com
mander wrote him a personal letter
commencing him for his bravery.
Good for Leo. The lieutenant said
that the Rainbow troops had been sad
ly battered up and that many battal-
ions came out Of the big drive with
only two hundred and fifty men out of
twelve hundred that they went in with.
Not all were killed, Of course, but rem
dered non effective from some cause
or other . Z. 4. y
This bit of news will be more than
welcome to the friends Of the boys. at
home Since the American troops
have entered into the fight in large
numbers the Huns have gradually CIV
en- up the territory which they stole
from France during the first four
years of the war. Leave it to the red
blooded Yanks to give the kaiser what
is due him.
Let's prove to the boys about whom
this lieutenant wrote, as well as the
thousands of other Iowa boys over
there, that we at home intend to back
them up in their work by loaning to
Uncle Sam every dollar we can scrape
up, SO that they will never. lack prop
er food, clothing, and implements Of
war Bear in mind that the boys must
have the united support Of the folks at
home, and the best way to give this
support is to buy Fourth Liberty Loan
Bonds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
WILL OPEN NEW BARBER SHOP.

WILL OPEN NEW BARBER SHUf.
Elmer Abbott and Herman Roloff,
who have been in the employ Of Peter
Hooshagen for some time, have leased
the Robert Barr building on Main
street and will open barber shop
about October 1st. Mr.. Abbott has
been in Dubuque for several days pur-
chasing a complete outfit of fixtures
and equipment.
Messrs. Abbott and ROloff are skill
ed workmen and will get a generous
share of the business in this place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
Two SAILOR BOYS
ANSWER SUMMONS
INFLUENZA CAUSES DEATH OF
WIN. j. BRITT AT NAVAL
STATION.
SAILOR Roy DIES. IN BROOKLYN.
Funeral Service For Elliott E. Graham
To Be Held In NJ. E. Church
Friday Morning.

The people of Delaware county have
again been brought face to face with
the grim reality Of war since the news
has reached friends of the death Of
two young sailors who succombed to
the ravages Of disease. Both of the
young men who have been called by
death come from well known families
of the county and both enlisted in the
navy soon after war was declared on
Germany. The young men were In
training at the naval stations In this
country when they were stricken i'll.
Because of their untimely death two
more gold stars will be placed on
Delaware county's service flag.
William ]. Britt.
William ]. Britt, eldest SON Of Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick Britt, who reside
near Delhi. died at the hospital ut the
Great Lakes Naval station at Chicago
Friday, September goth, after a brief
Illness of influenza. The body Of the
sailor boy was brought to the home Of
the parents near Delhi, and funeral
services were held Tuesday forenoon
at the Catholic church, Rev. Father T.
Rooney, pastor Of st. Mary's church Of
this city and the parish Of Delhi,
preached the funeral sermon, and
spoke in an eloquent manner Of the
life of the young sailor whose career
was, cut short by the ravages Of a
treacherous disease. Interment was
made in the Catholic cemetery at Del
hi.
Besides his parents he is survived
by two sisters and one brother, Mrs.
Theodosia Pulver Of Delhi, and Har-
riett and Orman, at home.
A large number of friends and rela-
tives attended the services, many from
Manchester being present.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-11-29
TELLS THE REAL REASON.

There ii at least one democrat In
the United States who is frank
enough to say what he honestly
thinks about the result OF the recent
election. His name is HAYDEN
White and he edits the Voice at Buff
falo, Wye He was the democratic
candidate for congress in Wyoming,
and while we believe that he has stat
ed the real reason why a republican
congress was elected, we don't be-
lieve the result would have been any
different in Wyoming had the presi-
dent not issued his eleventh hour APP
peal. Az any rate, White has the
American people sized up about right.
He says:
Belief Is firmly fixed In NV own
mind today that the presidents re-
quest for a Democratic congress
served, III a large measure, to give
him Republican congress. My own
belief is that in the heart OF the Am
erican PEOPLE is something funda-
mental. / believe the presidents APP
peal offended that feeling, or idea. Of
sentiment, or whatever it may be.
And the majorities cast against the
presidents wishes cannot he trans
lated into anything bur a rather ma
tion-widh determination, once for all,
70 stop presidential interference in
congressional elections.
And It Is we'll"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-11-29
STAR VALLEY TO BE
sTRTNGENTLY ISOLATED

In an effort to keep the influenza
out Of the valley in the future those
in charge have decided to place the
valley under strict quarantine, and
have ordered locked gates placed at
the three different entrances to the
valley. A gate will be placed ON the
Crow Greek. Cokeville and Snake riv-
er roads. and men hired to act as
gatekeeper, who will be paid by the
county. Those who must come 10 the
valley must be placed under a quar-
antine for four days Immediately af-
ter their arrival. The schools in the
district will all commence next Mon
day morning and it is thought by
taking these precautions, no new
cases will develop in our midst-stat
Valley Independent.