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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06
CARL MIDKIFf SLAIN
ON battlefield
MESSAGE RECEIVED BY PARENTS
IN MANCHESTER TUESDAY OF
YOUNG MANS DEATH.
MRS. INGERSOL PASSES AWAY
Leaves Husband and Three Small
Children. Was Born and Reared
in Manchester.

Late Tuesday afternoon came the
message from the war department an
nouncing the death on the battlefield
of Private Carl Midkiff, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Midkiff, who live on East
Main street in this city. The message
states that Carl was killed in action
on September 2Sth.
Carl entered the service at Camp
Dodge with the Delaware county con-
tingent on February 23rd, 1918, and
was member of Co. l., 139th Infantry.
According to letters received by mem
bers of the family he had been in the
trenches and seen active fighting
on a number of occasions, and now
comes the word that he fell in battle,
presumably during one Of the big
drives on the western front late IN
September.
Private Midkiff was born on farm
northwest of Manchester December
22nd, 1894. After finishing the work
in the country schools he entered the
academy at Hopkinton, and then enter
ed Lenox College, he being student
in the college when called to the COL
ors. During his college year ne was
president of the Y. M. C. A. and was
member of the College Gospel Team.
He held his membership in the Hop
kinton Presbyterian church, and was
very active in the religious work OF
the college.
He is survived by the parents, the
father being in Frankfort, South Da-
kota on business when the sad news
reached Manchester: and six broth
ers-Rev. Harry Midkiff, missionary
in Astro, Parana, South America;
George Midkiff Of Sequin, Washing
ton; Frank, of Edgewood; Ivan, with
the American Forces in France; Arch
lie and Cecil lat home; and four SIS
ters-Mrs. Perry Lightly OF Edgewood,
Mrs. A. R. Wheeless of Pochahontas,
Iowa; and Misses Myrtle and Hazel,
at home.
The news of the death of this SOL
dier boy brings home to his family and
large circle of friends the grim reali-
ties of this world war. Private Mid
kiff was fine Christian boy, and was
preparing himself for the profession OF
teacher, when he answered the cali
of his country. The sorrow that has
so suddenly come to the stricken fam
lily is shared by q large circle OF
friends, who knew and loved the SOLE
dier boy who made the supreme sacri-
flee for his country.
Appropriate memorial services VIII
be held at such time when the MEM
bers of the family can reach home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06
HARRY HARRINGTON INJURED IN
FRANCE.

Mr.. and Mrs J. P. Harrington OF
this city received telegram last week
stating that their younger son, Harry,
with the American EKpeditionary
Forces in France, was wounded in ac-
ton about month ago. The degree OF
the wound is not given in the message.
Harry has been in France for many
months and has seen much service.
especially during the past few weeks
when the allied forces have forced the
Huns back
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06
PATRIG -.rINGS TO BE HELD
IN ALL SECTIONS OF COUNTY.

IN ALL SECTIONS OF COUNTY.
The following public meetings will
be held on the days indicated below
and at the places given, with speak
ers at each place. These meetings are
purely educational and are held for
the purpose of informing the people
Of the county as to work which the
United War Work Commission is to
do for the American soldiers at home
and in France Following is the
schedule of meetings, and the speak
ers:
Wednesday, Nov. 9Th, 7.3O.
Ryan-Speakers-Rev. e. E. Melchert,
Attorney Fred B. Blair, Rev. W. A.
Montgomery, Miss Florence Riddell.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W. j.
Suckow, Hon. R. J. Bixby, L. Mat
thews, Sr., Rev. Father Murtagh.
Delhi-Speakers-E. M. Carr, Prof.
J. S. Hilliard, E. B. Porter, L. D.
Stubbs, Prof. w. G. Byerhoff.
urg-Speakers-Dr H. A. Ditt-
mer, Rev. S. R. Beatty, Rev. Father
T. Rooney, DR.. H. A. Tobie, Mayor
A. A. Schilling, Rev. Mr.. Phillip.
-Speakers-Hon. S. w.
Klaus, Rev. Mr.. Kettler, Rev. A. w.
Virgins.
Thursday, Nov. 9TH, 1880.
Manchester-at Court House-Speak-
ers-Rev. W. ]. Suckow, Private F.
P. Walker, Rev. Father T. Rooney.
Masonville- -Speakers-Rev. Father
D. Lonergan, Attorney Leo Tierney,
Rev. ]. c. Warton.
Dundee-Speakers-Prof. J. s. Hill
lard, Rev. M. Wells, and A. O.
Stanger.
Oneida-Speakers-County Attorney
M. ]. Yoran, Hon. s. w. Klaus, Rev.
Mr.. Cooper, Rev. A. w. Virgins,
DR.. H. A. Tobie.
Silver Creek NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
A. Swindell, w. B. Robinson.
Friday, Nov. Sth, ESQ.
Hopkinton-Speakers-Rev. w. J..
Suckow, Rev. w. H. Ensign, A. O.
Stanger, Editor w. s. Beels.
Observation-Disclosures B. Blair, At
torney Leo Tierney.
Buck Creek Church-Speakers-Rev.
S. R. Beatty, Prof. ]. S. Hilliard,
Rev. Mr.. Odell, Rev. w. A. Mont
gomery.
Saturday, Nov. 9Th, 7:3O.
Earlyille-Speakers-Rev. w. J. Sue
kow, Rev. A. W. Virgins, L. Mat
thews, Hon. S. w. Klaus, Rev. Faith
er H. ]. Dunkel, DR.. H. A. Tobie.
Sunday, Nov. 10, $3.50 p. M.
Sand Creek Church-Speakers-Rev.
S. r. Beatty, DR.. II. A. Dittmer.
Ministers Of all Of the churches OF
the county are urged by the United
War Work Committee to urge upon
their congregations the great work
that this organization is undertaking.
at the regular services next Sunday.
No pledges for funds will be taken at
any of these meetings, the purpose OF
the meetings being to inform the peo-
pie and nrge upon all, to give this or
ganization the united support, which
it richly deserves. People should al
so remember that the United War
Work plan has the endorsement OF the
United States government.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06
MANCHESTER BOY in
fight With HUNS
DEWEY HOWICK PARTICIPATES
IN FIERCE BATTLES ON
WESTERN FRONT.
HUNS WILLING TO SURRENDER
Participated in Big Drive In Chateau.
Thierry and Champagne
Sectors.

Dewey Howick, one of the Manches-
ter boys who has been in France for
more than year, describes his ex-
periences during some of the big
drives the Americans made on the
Western front, in the following letter
to his mother:
Somewhere in France,
October 7, 1918.
Dear Mother.
81 have finally got chance to write
one of my far-between letters.
feel ashamed of myself for not writing
oftener, but it is very seldom that we
get chance to write letters. l have
six of your letters here, dating from
July 20 to September 8. They are all
very interesting and full of good
cheer, and l look forward to them all
of the time, watching for the mail to
come. 1 received four of your letters
in one day while we were in the line.
"Were you surprised to receive the
telegram? I didn't know, but thought
you might think that I had been
wounded. But don't worry, am COM
ing along all right.
I'VE have been in three battles, so
far, and I think that before this letter
reaches you we will be through anoth-
er one, unless peace is declared all OF
sudden. There is lot Of peace
talk going on, but we take little stock
in it.
"We were on the Champagne front
when General Gourod said: Beyond
this line they (the Huns) shall not
pass 1t was an awful battle, but
they did not pass.
1--WE were in the Chateau Thierry
drive and if there ever was hell,
that was it, but old Fritz paid for it.
We ran into bunch of Prussian
guards, and they surely fought like
devils. Was in the St. Mihiel stunt
It was just like big rabbit hunt, and
hardly anybody was injured. We took
the 'Dutchmen' by surprise, and caught
them mapping. We took a lot of pris-
oners. They didn't seem to have
much fight in them, but seemed glad
to be taken prisoner, and in this way
finish the war for them, with nothing
to do but work in prison camp un-
til the war ends. Am sending you
little souvenir of that big drive. 1t is
shoulder strap of Huns overcoat,
which he left behind. I was glad he
left his overcoat because it did me
good service. 1t rained nearly every
day of the drive and was mighty cold
at night. He also left his hard-tack,
which was very much appreciated.
"How is everything at home coming?
Fine, hope.
81 certainly would like to spend a
few weeks at home right now. I am
glad that you have two stars in your
service flag now. How, does Carl like
army life, and is he still at Ames or
has he been assigned to some other
place? I have lot of letters to write
I am sending you request for some
things that I need quite badly. The
request is signed by Col. Bennett, SO
you won't have any trouble in sending
the articles to me. Also send me lit
tie candy, it doesn't make any differ
ence what kind. Better put the things
in small box so they get here all
right.
well, l must close as it is getting
late. Don't worry about me. as l am
getting along fine, and in the the best
of health. Will write again when l
have a chance.
your son,
DEWEY"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06

for several years longer, to man the
strategic points in the enemies coun-
tries. 1t is when the actual fighting
has ceased, and the soldiers have more
leisure, that the work done by these
societies will be more necessary than
ever
Remember the time of the drive
the week beginning Monday, Novem-
Der IL. Be ready to sign up promptly
for your full share when the solicitor
comes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06
SOLDIER DIES IN FRANCE.

Mrs. Michael F. Bagley, of this city,
received word last week, from the
war department, announcing the
death of her husband, his death, caus-
ed from pneumonia, occurring on Oc-
tober Sth, 1918.
Michael Francis Bagley was born in
Morrison, Illinois, August Sth, 1888.
He entered the service Of his country
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06
CLOSE RACE FOR
iowa GOVERNORSHIP
RETURNS THIS AFTERNOON GIVE
PORTER LEAD OF 400 OVER
HARDING.
BOTH PARTIES CLAIM CONGRESS
Pride, Defeats PentOny for Sheriff.
Mead and YOran Win Over
Their Opponents.

AT 300 o'clock this afternoon on the
face of the returns received from 70
out of the 80 counties in Iowa, Porter
had a plurality of 400 over Governor
Harding. Many of the counties not
vet heard from are strongly democrat
ic, and Chairman Reynolds, of the
Democratic State Committee, is claim
ing Porter's election by safe plu-
rality.
Both parties are claiming majority
In each house of congress. The final
outcome will be very close. Every
pro-German voted to spot Wilson.
The democrats made some gains in
the east and south and sustained loss
es in the west
The democrats claim to have carried
New York state and made gain OF
three congressman, but they lost that
many or more in Kansas.
Senator Kenyon has the largest ma
jority of any candidate in Delaware
county.
The County.
OWluR LO Juc IdtCACoo VI SAS oAAA'~A
of the election returnes from the out
lying precincts, it is impossible to
compile in table form the vote each
candidate received in each precinct,
and therefore we are obliged to go to
press giving the total vote as given In
at the auditors Office by telephone or
taken from the outside of the en-
velopes containing the poll books. In
a number of instances the record on
the outside of the envelopes was not
entirely filled out SO that 1t will be
impossible to give anything like an
accurate result of the election until
the official canvas is made by the
board Of supervisors, next week.
The total vote cast in Delaware
county, according to incomplete re-
turns, is as follows:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06

The w. c. T. U. meets with Mrs.
w. H. Tompkins on Friday afternoon,
at 2:30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06

Continued on page 81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
GET NEW KIDNEYS!

The kidneys are the most over
worked organs of the human body,
and when they fail in their work of
filtering out and throwing off the
poisons developed in the system,
things begin to happen.
One of the first warnings is pain or
stiffness in the lower part Of the
back; highly colored urine; loss of
appetite; indigestion; irritation. or
even stone in the bladder. These
symptoms indicate a condition that
may lead to that dreaded and fatal
malady, Bright's disease; for which
there is said to be no cure.
You can almost certainly find i'm
mediate relief in GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules. For more thar
200 years this famous preparation
has been an unfailing remedy for all
kidney, bladder and urinary troubles.
Get it at any drug store, and if 1t
does not give you almost immediate
relief, your money will be refunded.
Be sure you get the GOLD MEDAL
brand. None other genuine. In boxes,
three sizes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
KEOKUK SOLDIER
WRITES OF Y
William A. Hayden, In Letter to Lo-
cal Secretary Tells of the Work
Done by Y in War
Zone,


UNDER THE BLUE SKIES OF
FRANCE, Feb. 10.-To the Secretary
Of the Y. NJ. C. A., Keokuk, Iowa,
Dear Friend:-As I am a Keokuk
Fellow and member of the United
states army here in France, will en-
ueaVor to write you a few lines to let
YOU know of the wonderful work being
carried on by the Y. M. C. A. for us
solalers here as we'll as back in the
states.
avs in several camps while in the
STATES and found them all doing the
same there. was told by their clerks
mat when we landed over here we
Mouid lind them the same here, which
W., I'VE uld and will say that they are the
n.,s, LOT soldier as they furnish US
I s,.a paper and envelopes and all
a.nus OF amusement. So If there is
sny keokuk fellows that are in the
a.hy and asked about the Y. NJ. G. A..
. Mork for the soldiers here, Just tell
.nei! TO write any of their friends that
.s e IN the army and they will tell
uen Y" and that every place they
81 ~ everyone Is friend to them. We
III say here that it is pleasure to be
90 me U. S. army for everything that
s san oe done for us is done &C." We
IN iols of tobacco and cigarettes CIV
~ US by some friends or Red Cross
are enose donations are often and they
| knos Sei Iaihiy appreciated by us for we
| Ma ~ mat they come from the good
sn =: >. A. We also get the Chicago
TIL Ia view York daily newspapers here.
Aey are printed in Paris ca we koan
posted of the things that happen
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
For Itching Torture

to ste., IS one remedy that seldom fails
irrtstipo 0chlng torture and relieve skin
clear sns ana that makes the skin soft.
2emo ~, utuggist can supply you will,
skin de mmen generally overcomes all
pies rssSs. Acne. eczema, itch, PIN
sive n ,asnes, blackheads, in most cases
blenishess 20 zemo. Frequently, minor
USUALLY .. disappear overnight. Itching
anthsnt;ss 'ops instantly. Zemo is a safe.
|depenSshE,at quld, clean, easy to use and
large ba otts It costs only CSC: an extra
not prsss,e slo0: 1t will not stain, is
safe for a ~ or sticky and is positively
TIL lender, sensitive skins.
Z. w. Rose Co.. Cleveland. O
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
Sure Way To Get
Rid OF Dandruff

There is one sure way that never fails
to remove dandruff completely and that
is to dissolve it. This destroys it en-
tirely. To do. this, Just get about four
ounces OF plain, ordinary liquid arvon !;
apply it at night when retiring; use
enough to moisten the scalp and rub it
IN gently with the finger tips.
BY morning most, if not all, of your
dandruff will be gone, and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace of it no matter how much
dandruff you may have.
You will find, too, that all itching and
digging of the scalp will stop instantly,
and your hair will be fluffy. lustrous.
glossy. silky and soft, and look and feel
i hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any drug
store 1t is inexpensive, and four
ounces is all you will need. This simple
remedy has never been known to fail.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12

and take place back in the states. An
other thing here that we sure like is
we hear all the latest songs here and
the ones that sing them are all good
singers (not half bad).
l haven't had the good luck Of meet
ing any Keokuk fellows here that are
over here, but have tried mighty hard
and expect to find them all soon and
have good time with them, but
don't know, what regiment or COM
pany they are with, but l have friend
that says he can locate them so am
only hoping that he does. well, as
my time is almost gone now, / must
close for the time being, SO hoping
that you receive this o. K. and that
you continue your much appreciated
work all during this great war, re-
main as ever, with best wishes to you
all at Keokuk.
VIM. A. HAYDEN,
Am. EXP. Forces in Frahses, via Chi
cago, Ill.
P. s. Give all that happens to ask
of me my best regards and tell them
that I am fine and dandy and enjoy
ing the great sights Of France, which
are many,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
STOP CATARRH! OPEN
N0STRILS AND HEAD
Says Cream Applied in Nostrils
Relieves Head Colds at Once.

If your nostrils are clogged and
your head is stuffed and you can't
breathe freely because of a cold or
catarrh. just get a small bottle of
Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store.
Apply little of this fragrant, anti
septic cream into your nostrils and
let it penetrate through every air
passage of your head, soothing and
healing the infiamed. swollen mucous
membrane and you get instant relief.
All. how good it feels. Your nos
trils are open, your head is clear.
no more hawking, snuffltng, blowing:
no more headache, dryness or strug
Cling for breath. Ely's Cream Balm
is just what sufferers from head
colds and catarrh need. It's de-
light.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
ELKS HAVE
NEW OFFICERS
X eokuk Lodge Will Install These at
Meeting to be Held First
Week in
April

Keokuk lodge No. 106. B. P. 0. b.
will install their newly elected officers
at the meeting to be held in April
The officers who were elected at the
last meeting, and who will be install
ed then are:
G. Lloyd Norman-Exalted Ruler.
C. r.. Milligan-Esteemed Leading
knight.
Louis A. Rovane-Esteemed Loyal
knight.
Irwin G. Griffey-Esteemed Lectur
ing Knight.
L. J. Wolf-Secretary.
J. r. Baur-Treasurer.
C. S. Abell-Tyler.
William Reimbold-Trustee.
J. A. man-Representative to
grand lodge.
H. J. Reeves-Alternate.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Band Should Have Support.

A band is one Of the best assets a
town can have, especially band like
the Keokuk concert band, with W. Fl.
Bower as conductor. Keoluk people
know this, and the band is depending
on them to support 1t. With their
support this musical organization
will develop into one of the finest
bands in the country. without doubt.
The NUCLEUS is here, new men are
being added every day, and the lead
-er-.is capable Of training the music
ians. But to get all Of these things,
the band must have the support Of
the people of the city of Keokuk.
They must have support in their con-
cert Sunday afternoon at the Grand,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
COM NJ ISSIONE RS.
at Keosauqua in attendance at court

at Keosauqua in attendance at court
last week.
Two classes of the Methodist Sun
day school will have social and
give a program at the church here
next Friday evening. Half the pro.
ceeds will be given to the Red Cross.
| Rev Fink of North Dakota, preach
ed two good sermons at the Presby-
terrain church last Sunday morning
and evening. He was entertained
while here at the w. H. and A. G.
Roberts homes.
Clyde Stemple and wife and John
A. Brown returned to their home in
FIT. Madison today. being called here
by the death of VIM. Stemple. Mrs.
Stemple accompanied them home for
a visit
At a meeting held at Community
hall last Thursday evening by the
Commercial club and Ladies Com
munity club, it was voted to have
chautauqua in Bonaparte this year
The Halliday people of Des Moines.
who have furnished Bonaparte's pro-
grams for the past several years.
have some of the best attractions this
year they have ever had and the
chautauqua to be held here will be
bigger and better than ever.
George McCrary and wife of Car
thage, Mo-, are visiting here at the
Utley home.
A. N. Bishop was business visi-
tor in st. Louis a couple Of days last
week.
Mrs. George Miller who resides
near Croton, came Saturday for
visit with her mother Mrs. Mary Cas-
sadly, and other relatives east of
town.
The election of the Bonaparte in
dependent school district is being
held today. The candidates whose
terms are for three years and who
are being voted upon today are: A.
V. Blackboard, w. S. Lane and c. e.
Sanford, and the candidate for treas
urer for two years is Miss J. June
Christy The election is being held
at the city hall.
Mrs j. G. Whitley returned Sat
,urday evening from six weeks stay
In Keokuk hospital where she I'M
derwent an operation. DR.. j. H.
Whitley and Miss Margaret Easling
went to Keokuk and accompanied her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Williams Of
Ottumwa were here Saturday, being
in attendance at the funeral of Mrs.
Williams grandfather c. H. Middle
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Collins are
here for short visit with Mrs. Col
Inns mother and sister Mrs. Laura
Henk1e and Mrs. Jennie Hines. Mr..
Collins is a representative Of the
Beacon Falls Rubber Co., Of Beacon
Falls, Conn, and has charge of the
business for that company in Iowa,
Illinois and Wisconsin.
Garden season is almost in sight
and indications are that uncultivated
gardens and truck patches will be
mighty scarce in this vicinity this
season.
A marriage license was issued from
the clerks office at Keosauqua re-
Gently to T. E. Moore. Birmingham,
"a, and Miss Julia Doud, Birmingham.
Is. ,
The funeral services for Mr.. c. H.
Middleton were held here Saturday
afternoon at o'clock at the Pres
byterian church. Rev. D. Mason Of
Donnellson preached the sermon, and
the Masonic lodge held their services
at the grave. Mr.. Middleton had
been a member of this lodge for
many years. He was one of Bona
parties best citizens and will be
sadly missed from our community.
Mrs. w. o. Thompson visited sew
eral days with relatives at Mt. Ster-
ling last week.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-12
GIRLS! WOMEN!
TAKE CASCARETS
IF CONST|PATED
THEY LlVEN YOUR LIVER AND
BOWELS AND CLEAR
YOUR COMPLEXION.
DON'T STAY HEADACHY, BILIOUS
WITH BREATH BAD AND
STOMACH SOUR.
Get a 1O-cent box now.

Get 10-cent box now.
Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and
enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever expert
enced. Cascarets will liven your
liver and clean your thirty feet Of
bowels without gripping. You will
wake up feeling grand. Your head
will be clear, breath right, tongue
clean, stomach sweet, eyes bright.
step elastic and complexion rosy
they're wonderful. Get 10-cent box
now at any drug store. Mothers can
safely give whole Cascaret to chill
dren any time when cross, feverish.
bilious, tongue coated or constipated
they are harmless.