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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
FORMER MANCHESTER MAN
HEADS STRONG COMPANY

F. c. NAPLES, who recently moved to
Cedar Rapids, to become the head OF
the Midland Mortgage company, is now
busy man getting the details Of the
institution into active operation. A
! recent issue of the Cedar Rapids Re-
| publican contained an account Of the
new company, and from it we take it
that Mr.. NAPLES is associated with
men of immense wealth, and influence
in the business world. Following is
what the Cedar Rapids Republican
says about the new company:
Cedar Rapids has new business
institution, the Midland Mortgage COM
pany which has recently been tncor-
porated with paid UP capital cf $780,
100.
1.-The officers are: President, F. c..
NAPLES: Vice presidents.y Clifford De
Puy and Keith Vawter; Secretary
treasurer, A. H. .Bierkamp; Directors,
Robert S. Sinclair, W. l.. Cherry and
w. w. Otto. s-.
"Mr. NAPLES and Mr.. Bierkamp, who
are we'll versed in farm mortgages,
will be in active charge of the busi-
ness. ...
president NAPLES has thorough
knowledge of farming conditions,
farm loans and investments. He is
treasurer of the Iowa Farm Mortgage
association. Mr. De Puy is publisher
of the Northwestern Banker at Des
Moines and the St. Louis Banker at
st. Louis. Mr. Vawter is secretary of
the Redpath Chautauqua system. Mr..
Bierkamp comes from Durant, Iowa,
where he has been actively engaged
in this line of work for some time, be-
ing secretary and director Of the Dur
ant Savings bank of which institution
he was formerly cashier. Mr.. Sinclair
is president of the T. NJ. Sinclair Co.,
Ltd. Mr.. Cherry, president Of the j.
G. Cherry company, and Mr.. Otto II
connected with Parke-Davis & Co.,
New York. -.
Among the owners Of stock in this
new corporation are: VIM. Dunshee,
president Chandler Pump Co., Cedar
Rapids, and director in the Merchants
National Bank of Cedar Rapids;
Luther A. Brewer, publisher Cedar
Rapids Republican; Ingram Bixler,
former cashier and director of the
Clarence Savings Bank, Clarence,
Iowa; T. F. Graham, president Red
path .Chautauqua system OF Cedar
Rapids: Charles Reinking, cashier of
the German Savings bank, Lowden,
Iowa; Bohumir Kryl, director Kryls
band, Chicago, ILL.,. Elmer A. Runkle,
secretary and manager Williams &
Hunting Co., Cedar Rapids; E. B.
Hunter, secretary Iowa Trust & Mort
gage Co., Des Moines.
"a very successful future is predict
ed for the Midland Mortgage company
owing to it's strong backing and the ef-
ficient, live wire, progressive men in
charge of it. ;"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
RETAIL PROFITS FOR WAR RELIEF.

Mckeag Bros, in planning the open
ing of their new retail salesroom in
the building just north of the Post
Office, have decided that at the pres
ent time it would be a mistake to
spend any money for flowers or other
souvenirs of the opening day. Instead
they have decided to turn over to the
Delaware County Loyalty League all
profits of their retail business for that
day, June 1st The employees of the
establishment are so thoroughly in
sympathy with this plan that they
have agreed to donate day of their
time and to work extra so that the
day may be a success.
This community is rightfully proud
of its successful business men of
whom McKeag Bros. are among the
leaders and the people will no doubt
make it a point to visit the new sale
room on Saturday and buy some of
the "Mity-Nice' products and at the
same time help to swell the fund for
the relief Of our fighting men.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
SOLDIER BOYS OFF TO CAMP
DODGE.

Forty-eight Of Delaware county's
finest young manhood left Monday af-
ternoon for Camp Dodge, to enter
the training camp there and be made
q part of the great national army
which will ere long drive the Hun
back onto German soil, and make him
wish he had never started the world
war. The young men assembled at
the court room last Saturday to ans
wer to roll call, and be formally in
Quoted into the service of the coun|
try. On Monday morning the young
men, and hosts of their friends be-
gan to assemble in Manchester, and
in spite Of the threatening weather
and the muddy roads, large crowd
of people assembled on the court
house lawn at two o'clock. where
Judge George w. Dunham delivered
a brief address to the boys. Hon. s.
w. Klaus of Earlville presided over
the open air meeting. The large
crowd of friends Of the boys all march
ed to the Illinois Central station,
where the boys boarded the after
noon train for Camp Dodge. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
PROMINENT farmer
ANSWERS summons
FRANK s. HARRIS DIES AT HIS
HOME IN .COFFINS GROVE
TOWNSHIP.
FUNERAL THURSDAY FORENOON
Survived by Vile, Three Sons, Two
Daughters, and Other Near
Relatives.

Frank Seymour Harris, one Of the
we'll known farmers of Coffins Grove
township, died at his home Monday
evening, after an illness of some
weeks. Although Mr.. Harris has been
in poor health for some time, he was
able to be about his home and farm.
During the past three weeks men,
bers of the family noted a gradual de-
cline, due to heart trouble. Funeral
services will be held at the Methodist
Episcopal church at Masonville on
Thursday forenoon at 1O:30. The SER
vices will be conducted by Rev. G.
Rose, pastor of the church. Inter
ment will be made in the Masonville
cemetery. -....s
Mr.. Harris was born in Mayville,
Wisconsin, March 10th, 1853. When
he was boy of fifteen years his faith
er's family came west and located on
the old homestead in Coffins Grove,
where he had resided for so many
years. He was united in marriage
with Miss Augusta Ward, Of Chicago,
on October 18th, 1878, their marriage
taking place in Chicago. To them
were born three sons and two daugh-
ters-R. w. Harris, of Coffins Grove
Walter Harris of Straw
berry Point, and Archie Harris, who
lives at home; Mrs. Sadie Singer of
Mimi, and Mrs. Bessie
Thomas of Masonville. He is also
by three grandchildren.
Mr.. Harris was a member Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, and the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of
He was a devoted hus|
band and kind father, and was high
ly respected by all who knew him. In
his business dealings with his fellow
men he was honest and straightfor-
ward and would do no man an injury.
His death removes from his neigh
borhood one Of the best citizens, and
brings a great sorrow to the wife and
children. The sympathy of friends
goes out to those who mourn for him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
PRIMARY ELECTION NEXT MON.
nav

The Primary Election will be held
in Iowa next Monday, June 3rd, at
which time candidates will be nom
mated for state, congressional, dis
trict, county and township offices
In Delaware county chief interest
centers about the race for the NOM
ination for sheriff and the two places
on the board of supervisors. L. E.
Pride and Cal Stimson have made a
thorough campaign for the nominal
tion of sheriff, and Frank Mead, and
e. B. Allyn Of Masonville are aspir-
ing for the nomination for member of
the board of supervisors for the
term commencing January 1st, 1920,
w. H. Clute, w. E. Noble and NJ O.
Smith are in the race for the nomina-
tion. for the term commencing Janu-
ary 1st, 1919. Little interest appears
to be manifested in contest so far as
county officers are concerned. There
is considerable interest being mani
tested in the whirlwind campaign A.
M. Cloud has been conducting in the
Third Congressional district Mr..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
YOUNG MEN MUST
REGISTER june 5TH
REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT
COURT HOUSE FROM Z A. NJ.
UNTIL 8 p. NJ.
ADDS MILLION TO THE ARMY
Estimated that 10000 Will be Eligi.
BILE for Military Duty, and
Be Subject to Call.

Next Wednesday, June 5th, is regis
tration day, and all young mel who
reached the age of 81 since last June
must register. In Delaware county
the registration place will be the
court house in Manchester, where the
Local Exemption Board will be in
charge. 1t is estimated that over the
entire nation approximately a million
men will be called upon to register
next Wednesday, and a conservative
estimate of those fit for service is
placed at 100000.
Under the provisions of the pro-
clamation of President Wilson all men
who have reached the age Of 21, wheth-
er citizens or aliens, must register.
Failure to do so will be deemed a mis-
demeanor, and the offender may be
punished by Imprisonment.
Any person, who on account Of sick
ness, will be unable to present HIM
self for registration may apply on or
before the day, Of registration at the
office of any Local Board for instruc-
tions as to how he may register by
agent.
Any person who expects to be alb
sent on the day designated for regis
tration from the jurisdiction of the
board in which he permanently re-
sides may register by mail, but his
registration card must reach the Lo-
cal Board having jurisdiction Of the
area wherein he permanently resides
by the day herein named for regis
tration. Any such person should ap-
ply as soon as practicable at the Of
flee of Local Board for instructions
as to how he may register by mail.
Any person who has no perm anent
residence must register at the place
designated for registration by the Lo-
cal Board having jurisdiction Of the
area wherein he may be on the day
herein named for registration.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
Manchester $3.50,
RED CROSS NOTES.

Exact returns on the amount of
money received by the banks of the
county for the Loyalty League are not
yet available but it is certain that
ample funds are on hand to pay the
county's share of the Red Cross War
Fund. 1t is the understanding and
pledge that the funds of the Loyalty
League must supply what is required
for Red Cross needs before any other
calls are met, but it appears that there
will be sufficient for all calls made
during the year when those who
have not yet contributed come for
ward with their share.
Some people are still so ignorant
that they pretend that the work of
the Red Cross is not necessary. When
you find such people try to get them
to read what the testimony is in re-
gard to this most wonderful organi-
zation. 1t is not true that the govern
ment provides everything that the
soldiers need. and it is true that the
government supports the Red Cross
anu expects tle peOple W Suppoll luS
Red Cross as the most efficient meth
cd of providing our soldiers with COM
forts and hospital care and the only
way recognized by the government.
General Pershing says: Il want to
say to you that no other organization
since the world began has ever done
such great constructive work with the
efficiency, dispatch and understanding
often under adverse circumstances,
than has been done by the American
Red Cross in France"
General Petain says: The work
that the Red Cross is doing in France
this winter is worth more than mil
lion and a half American soldiers in
the lines in France today"
The person who refuses to help
the Red Cross has on his hands the
blood of Delaware County boys who
are keeping him in safety and securi-
ty. What does such a person deserve?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29

difference from Germany. he
school children are taught i
ence the Kaiser as all-powerful
all-highest. Here they are taug.
freedom. And while we are sending
our soldiers, in whatever number may
be needed to wipe Potsdam off the
map, America is also sending her soul
in the American Red Cross.
The day was concluded by the pre-
sentation of diplomas to the large
class by Superintendent of Schools
w. A. Ottilie. The new superintendent
has won his place in this county by
planning and carrying out so fine
patriotic celebration and it is to be
hoped that the event will be held an
nually hereafter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
DEATH OF CHILD.

Doris, the year and half old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ, S.
Tracy, died at the home of her par
ents on Iowa street Tuesday evening,
as a result of complications result
ing from an attack of measles. The
little girl had frail constitution from
infancy and when she was taken ill
with the measles her condition at
once became serious. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tracy have the profound sympathy
of many friends in the sorrow that
has come to their home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING.

The Manchester Commercial club
met at Keckler's restaurant Monday
evening. A large number of the men,
bers were present at the meeting. 1t
was voted that the members of the
Commercial club, so far as possible,
participate in the exercises to be
held on Decoration Day, and resolu-
tion was. also adopted endorsing the
recommendation Of Food Administra-
tor Herbert Hoover to abstain from
the use of wheat until the new crop
is harvested. Ehfs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
ACCEPTS POSITION IN BANK.

! Edwin Davis, who has been the very
.obliging and efficient deputy clerk
since January 1st, 1917, has resigned
his position to accept a position in
the First National bank of this city.
Mr.. Davis will begin his work in the
bank on June 1st.' Mr.. Davis is a
thorough-going young business man.
in whom the people of the community
have faith. The First National is very
fortunate in securing the services Of
such capable young man. Mr.. Davis
successor has not been appointed as
yet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
FIVE KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK.

Train No. II, fast passenger train
on the Illinois Central between Chi
cago and Omaha, was wrecked near
Ackley Tuesday night, and five per-
sons were killed and scores injured.
The section around Ackley was visit
ed by cloudburst late Tuesday even
ing, swelling streams and dry runs.
1t is claimed that the approach to
one of the railroad bridges was
washed out and when the heavy
train struck the place the entire
train was wrecked. Traffic was tied
up for several hours.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
SERVICE FLAG AT HIGH SCHOOL.

The Senior class of 1918 will pre-
sent to the high school Of Manchester
a service flag, with appropriate ex
ercises in the assembly room at LIS
on Friday afternoon. Rev. C. K. Hud-
son will give a short address. On this
flag will be placed so stars, represent
ing that many boys who at one time
or another were connected with the
high school and who are now serving
their country in some branch of the
military service
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
OF HIGH SCHOOL

The annual commencement OF the
Manchester high school will take
place next week, Wednesday and
Thursday, June 5th and 9Th, in the
City opera house. The Baccalaureate
service will take place in the Metho-
dist Episcopal church on Sunday even
ing. Rev. w. j. Suckow will preach
the sermon. Following is the COM
plete program for the week:
b.. BaccaIaureate Sermon.
Organ Prelude. ..-, =.
Song, Congregation ---,7,AmeMTiGGa %, 7,xI MdGa,,
song-------------"se SEARCH Ne o God"
Choir
Scripture Reading Rev, 3: F: McDonald ID
song -- Cbojr Lovely Appeaf
Glass Sermon" Accepting, the Universe"
Rev. w. J. Suckow
soIgGod Mge7 s9a,I Be With 4oS Sonrreratfon tn W.
CLASS PLAY-"THE GIRL WITH THE
GREEN EYES"
City Opera House. Wednesday Evening,
June 9Th.
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
jimmy Eleanor MCGEE
Mr.. Tillman, Her Father----------
------Raymond Houston
Mrs. Tillman, Her Mother----=----
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ethel Robinson
Godfrey Tillman, Her Brother
Susie, Her Cousin--------Roberta Davis
Miss Ruth Chester Her Brides
Dorothy Hockaday
Miss Grace Dane, Her Bridesmaid
Miss Belle Westing, Her Brides.
-------Lillian Todd
Miss Gertrude Wood, Her Brides;
Mabel Pinch
Maggie, Maid at the Tillmans-7
Housemaid, at the Tiilman's---s--
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Dorman
Butler at the Tillman's---Floyd Pinch
Footman at the Tillman's s-------.
Daniel Ryan
John (Jack) Austn----------.--
----L----------Percy Llllibr1dge
Mrs Cullingham--------- Velda Hall
Peter ingham------Henry Munson
Mrs Loop---------- Jewell
Carrie, Her Daughter--Laura Dorman
French Couple
Florence Mangold, AlonZo Kenyon
Two German Women and Young
Girl
Ruth Reisner, Ella Heyden. Jennie
Buffers.
A Guide Robinson
A Group of Tourists
Ruth Derr, Blanche Goranson,
Ruth Dudley, Ben Ryan.
sic--------------By City Orchestra |
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
COMMENCEMENT AT U.I.U.

The sixty-second annual commence
ment of Upper Iowa University will
take place on June 1st to 9Th. At lO:SO
on June 9Th, Bishop Homer c. Stuntz
will deliver the commencement ad-
dress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29

The Standard Bearer society will
meet with Mrs. Clarence Yoran next
Wednesday, June 5th. The members
of the society are requested to bring
needle and thimble to do sewing for
the French orphans.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29

Cloud has been addressing the voters
in the district for several weeks. I'm
til the present time Mr. Cloud has de-
voted much of his time to speaking
in the district outside of his county.
The schedule for A. NJ. Clouds trip
through Delaware county next Sat
urday has been completed. Prom
inent speakers such as w. I. Atkin-
son, former speaker of the Iowa House
of Representatives, Rev. w. j. Sue
kow and the Hon. S. W. Klaus will
accompany Mr.. Cloud in his whirl-
wind tour of the county to finish his
campaign for the republican nomina-
ton for Congressman. The schedule
is as follows:
Masonville 9:30
Dundee 10:30.
Greeley 1880.
Colesburg 300.
Delhi $3.50.
Hopkinton 4:30.
Ryan $50.
Earlville 500.
Manchester $3.50.
The Manchester meeting will be
held in the open, with the weather
permitting, and in case Of storm the
City opera house will be used. The
Independence band will play con-
cert preceding the speeches.
On the previous day Mr.. Cloud will
make similar trip through Buchanan
county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29

Miss Ola King, who has been
teaching in the city schools of Dun
dee, returned home last week to spend
the summer vacation with her mother.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-29
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
City Opera House. Thursday Evening
June 9th.

June Gth.
Music-"rhe Star spangled Banner"
Invocation----Rev. W. A. Montgomery
Grafton Wilson's War
Music: Ga5 when the Flag Goes By;
90 "Tenting, Tonight; CO. Free,
Oration-"A Just and Generous Peace"
Woodrow wilson -Alonzo Kenyon
Address-"With Uncle Sans Boys in
France"----Rev. Titus Lowe, Omaha
Presentation of Diplomas
--------Su Supt. J. S. Hilliard
nediction------Rev. H. F. Mcdonald
Glass Motto-"over the Top"
Glass Colors--Old Rose and White
Glass Flower-Pink Rose.
GRADUATES.
Commercial Course; ou
Roberta Davis Blanche Lane
Ben Ryan
dorothy Hockaday Juliette Mcintosh
Velda Hall Dan Ryan
tRaymond Houston
Latin and Normal Training COur.es.
Ruth Derr Oura HOOKER
Carrie Kewney Laura Dorman
Lizzie Kewney Ethel Robinson
Blanche GoranSon
Normal Training Course.
Florence Mangold Ruth Reisner
Mabel Pinch
Modern Language Course.
Lillian Todd Percy Lillibridge
Ella Heyden Henry Munson
sAlonzo Kenyon Floyd Pinch
Lloyd Halferty
sFirst Honors.
fSecond Honors
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-02
IS REVOLT IN
AUSTRIA NEAR?
Jugo-Slavs Participate in a
Great Demonstra-
ton
WOULD UNITE
WITH SERBIA
And Montenegro - Arch
bishop Aiding Meets with
Pope's Disapproval

London, May "A despatch sent out
by Reuters Limited says it has beer
learned from Serbian sources that un'
mistakable signs of an approaching revo'
luton i'll Austria Hungary are daily be-
coming more evident. The plebiscite is
being held among the Serbs, Croats and
Slovenes in favor of their union with
Serbia and Montenegro in one national
Independent state under the sceptre OF
King Peter of Serbia. The prince arch
bishop of Carniola is at the head OF this
movement. Demonstrations of very
serious character are taking place in the
Jugoslav provinces. Now comes news
that at the request of the Austrian gov
eminent, and with the sanction of the
pope, the Nuncio at Vienna has opened
a disciplinary inquiry against the arch
bishop of Carniola for placing himself at
the head of this revolutionary movement.
Great developments are expected
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-02
NO GERMAN CAN
BECOME AMERICAN
Leipsig Royal Court Decides This in Case
of Gustav Hoffman of New Roch-
ellie, a Citizen.

White Plains, n. Y, May "A decree
of the royal district court of Leipsig
handed down six months before the
United States entered the war, was re-
ceived here Tuesday, in the case OF Err
nest Gustav Hoffman of New Rochelle,
who died in 1908, leaving an estate of
about 100000. In this decree the Ger
man court refused to recognize the Amer
lean citizenship of Hoffman, who was
natlralized in 1905 after living "a years
in this country, and asserted that no
ed States under any circumstances.
When Hoffman's will was filed his wild
ow and Alfred W. Kittle, New York
lawyer, were appointed by the court here
as executors, but the German decree,
upon petition of Mrs Hoffman, set aside
the appointment of Kittle, adding: ut
is the opinion of the court that business
intercourse with the United States is
rendered so difficult with war conditions
and the repeated British violations of
the international law at sea, that com
mon cooperation between the local and
the American executor is made excep
tionally difficult and almost impossible.
Moreover the severance of diplomatic
relations between Germany and the
United States is always to be feared in
consequence of the stand taken by the
latter country regarding the submarine
warfare, which is felt in Germany to be
partisan to England and scarcely neu-
trail"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-02
German VS.. termination.

Hit the Germans with termination
testers. Is the germ in your seed alive
If not, it is pro-Germsn. Let your child
test and see.
Every school is seed testing labors
tory this week. Every pupil is ready to
test the farmers seeds in that lsbora
tory. Is every farmer ready 10 have his
seed tested or doesn't he believe in it =
Ii is some trouble TO test seed but il
Is more trouble 20 replant Unfortunate
" too many farmers neither test nor re-
plant and attribute the poor stand TO
some cause other than poor seed. Az a
result, according TO Missouri paper, the
average Missouri farmer loses the crop
of six acres in every twenty-five acres.
What Of the Washington county farmer :
His child will test his corn for him and
prevent any such loss.
We cannot over emphasize the i'm
portsnoe Of seed testing this year. The
situation Is the most serious. in regard
TO corn seed, that the country has ever
known-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-02
Potatoes on the Supper Table.

When all the family gathers around
the comfortable supper table, every
housekeeper takes pride in the substan
tial hot dishes she places before them
Nowadays an all.meat dish is often out
of the question, but a combination with
potatoes will stretch the meat flavor
and make an equally satisfactory offer
ing
Here are some potato combinations
taken from the Irish World that will
please hungry supper crowd:
Potato Pie-To one quart of hot boiled
potatoes add enough hot milk to moist
en-. Season with butter and salt. Mash
in kettle in which they were boiled and
beat with fork until light. Stir in
one half cup of minced ham Have ready
four hard boiled eggs and one half cup
of stock or gravy. Arrange potatoes
and sliced eggs in dish in alternate Law
eTs. with potatoes forming top and bot
tom layers. Aloisten with the gravy.
Brush over the top with milk or egg and
brown in hot oven. This dish can be
arranged in three layers, with the middle
layer some kind of meat hash bound to-
gether with egg OF thickened gravy.
Potato Turnovers Boil and put
through the ricer enough potatoes to
measure a pint Add one well beaten
egg. one tablespoon Of -four and season
with salt. Turn on Toured board. roll
out and cut in circles size of saucer.