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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
DEATH OF BABY son.

ARA Cary. the fourteen months old
son of Mr. and Mrs. l.. l.. Platt, pass
ed away Saturday evening, November
8, 1918, after an illness of two weeks.
The little lad was stricken with Span
ish influenza about two weeks ago,
which eliminated in other complica-
tions, causing his death after a hard
fight for life.
Funeral services were held at the
home on East Butler street Monday af-
ternoon, at two o'clock. The services
were conducted by Rev. W. J. Suckow,
and interment was made in the family
lot in Oakland cemetery.
This little lad was a bright young
ster full of life and was the idol of his
parents and grandparents. His pass
ing has cruelty blasted the hopes and
ambitions of fond parents, who ten
derly watched over him during the
weeks when the insiduous disease was
slowly but surely making inroads up
on the young life. Only those who
have been called upon to pass through
the experience that has come to Mr..
and Mrs. Platt can know the heart
ache that is caused by the taking from
the home of little child, and in this
time of sorrow, all who were attached
to the little boy by tender ties, have
the profound sympathy of many
friends.
Weep not for those whom the veil
of the tomb
In life's happy morning hath hid
from our eyes,
Ere sin threw blight DER the spirits
young bloom,
Or earth had profaned what was
born for the Skies"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
CASH CONVERTING SALE.

On page eight of this issue of The
Democrat Frank ]. Keiser announces
mammoth clothing and furnishing
event that will appeal to the people of
Manchester and surrounding territory.
This big sale begins on Friday, Nov.
18th, and lasts for ten days, closing
on Monday. Nov. 25th. This sale is
going to offer exceptional opportunity
to save. Material reductions on suits
and overcoats are to prevail during
the sale. In fact the advertisement
is full of bargains and everyone
should look over this advertisement
and make up his or her list of articles
needed during the next year and then
take advantage of the prices quoted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
BUILDING RULES MODIFIED,

Mayor Fred Munson. chairman of
the County Council of Defense, receiv-
ed communication from Lafayette
Young, Chairman of the Iowa Council
of National Defense, announcing a
modification in the rules governing
the erection of buildings under war
conditions. The telegram reads as
follows:
Following need no permits for the
building of farm buildings, utilities,
drainage, retiling, refrigeration, pack
ing, schools and churches under $685.
600. Residence and general construc-
tion under $4,000. State Council ap-
proval only necessary to $4,000"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13

problems taken up. The meetings
will be held every Saturday at two
thirty. The membership is twenty
six and much enthusiasm is shown.
roemspbl
The following clothing meetings
and demonstrations will be held in
Manchester and everyone is urged to
attend. Bring in the garments with
which you need help. The meetings
should be of much interest to every
one.
Mr. Jacobsen, tailor, Monday. Nov
ember is, o'clock, at his shop, 119 n
Franklin st.
Mrs. Allen, furmaker, Thursday
November IA, o'clock at Mrs. Ster-
ling's office.
Mrs. Sabin, tailoress, Thursday,
November q at 3 o'clock, at Mrs.
Sterling's office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
BERNARD Carr
DIES in FRANCE
PNEUMONIA CAUSES DEATH OF
SOLDIER WHILE ON DUTY WITH
SSTH DIVISION IN FRANCE.
ENTERED SERVICE. MAY %, 1918
Memorial Services Held Monday for
Carl Midkiif, Killed in France
Late in September.

Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Carr of La
mont received the sad intelligence of
the death of their son, Bernard, who
was a member of the SSth Division,
which left Camp Dodge for overseas
on August 7th, 1915. According to the
message the young soldier died on Oc-
tober 9TH. 1918, his death being due
to pneumonia.
The young soldier is survived by his
parents, and the following brothers
and sister: Mrs. Blanche Bloodworth
of Dubuque; Hobart, in training at
Camp Dodge; William, Minnie, Ken
meth, John and Margaret, all at home.
Mr.. Carr left for Camp Dodge May
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
JURY FOR DECEMBER TERN,

Following are the men who hav,
been chosen to do jury duty durin.
the December term of the Distric
Court for Delaware county, the tern
commencing on December End:
John Diesch, Delhi
Harvey Burbridge. Greeley.
Homer Burhans. Manchester.
Chas. Amling, Edgewood.
J. A. Wilson, Coggon.
]. NJ Coolidge, Manchester.
J. H. Frankfurt, Delhi.
J. r. Toogood. Manchester.
A. L. Lands, Colesburg.
Gus Barnd, Manchester
S. S. Stillinger, Colesburg.
e. NJ. Coon, Manchester.
Henry Zirtzman, Earlville.
Horace Barger, Greeley.
H. r. Wilson, Manchester.
Jas. Griggs. Hopkinton.
w. ]. Murray. Sand Springs.
r. J. Davis, Hopkinton.
J. P. Reid, Delhi.
c. F. Johnson, Manchester.
Chas. Patton, Coggon
B. A. Smith, Hopkinton.
John Kohns, Worthington.
Ray Koneke, Earlville
Geo. Dichtmiller. Manchester,
Roy Foster, Greeley.
B. H. Morris. Delhi.
NJ. l.. Stone, Edgewood.
T. A. Foote, Colesburg.
Phil Wood, Strawberry Point.
G.. w. Pulver, Delhi.
E. Mattice. Manchester.
T. A. Parkin, Earlville.
nj. Scovel, Earlville
w. HI. Raus. Manchester.
Ben Ohe, Sand Springs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Methodist Episcopal.
S, r. Beatty, Minister.

Sunday preaching services 10:30 A
NJ. and 1880 P. NJ. Morning topic:
Gods gift of peace" Evening topic:
What the war has done for u.s." Sun
day school IL: NJ Epworth and Sc.
nior Leagues $3.50 P. NJ. Mid-week
service Thursday evening at 1880. Dr.
A. B. Curran the District Superinten-
dent. will be present to give an ad-
dress, and to hold the First Quarterly
Conference. All members and friends
are requested to be present.
Plans are heing made to hold a Gen.
tenary Training Conference in the
Manchester Methodist Church on Mon
day and Tuesday November 1921.
All the ministers of the district are
expected to be present, with number
for representative laymen. Prominent
speakers are to be here with possibly
one of the Bishops of the Church. Fur
ther notice will be given later.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
FINE ADDRESS BY Y. NJ. c. A. RE-
CRUITJNG OFFICER,

a large number or men aValled
themselves of the opportunity to hear
c. e. Wolcott, state recruiting secre-
tary for the Y. NJ. C. A., who spoke at
a dinner given at Keckler's restaurant
on Thursday evening. More men should
have heard Mr.. Wolcott. During the
dinner the guests were favored by a
number of vocal selections by Mrs. E.
w. Williams. Following the din
to DR.. H. A. Dittmer, County "Y'
recruiting chairman, who introduced
as the first speaker Of the evening,
Rev. J. F. Clokey, member of the exc
cutive committee of the northeastern
Iowa district. DR.. Clokey was unable
to remain for the evening meeting at
the court room, but gave a mastery
address on the need Of just the kind Of
work that the Y. NJ. c. A. and other So
cieties are doing for the American
boys in France and in the American
cantOnments. DR.. Clokey spoke of the
great need for more men to volunteer
for "Y" work, particularly for service
overseas.
DR.. Dittmer then introduced Mr.. VOL
colt, who spoke briefly to the men re-
garding the work in which he was en-
gagged at the present time. Rev. A. B.
Virgins, pastor of the Congregational
church of Earlville gave a short talk,
and spoke Of the service the Y. NJ. c. A.
and X. C. organizations were doing for
the boys, referring practically to the
sevice these organizations had render
ed to his son, who is in France.
At the meeting in the Court room
DR.. Dittmer presided also, and called
on Representative Klaus of Earlville,
to direct the singing of patriotic songs.
Mrs. e. w. Williams favored the aud
ience with a solo number, singing in
her pleasing manner: Keep the Home
Fires Burning" Miss Elizabeth Baum
gartner entertained the audience by
reading "Old Glory"
At this meeting Mr.. Wolcott deliver
ed one of the finest war addresses ev-
er given in Manchester He told in a
most forceful manner of the great
work that is being done by the Y. NJ. C.
A. and X. c. organizations among the
soldiers Of France. He explained the
various activities in which these or
ganizations participate in order to be
of the utmost service ito the fighting
men in the camps and on the firing
lines He made a strong appeal for
men to engage in this work, and 1t is
to be hoped that his appeal Will be
the means of arousing men to the
great need of more workers, and then
volunteer for such service.
At the close Of his address Mr.. VOL
colt was asked numerous questions
about the work, which he answered in
his kindly and most courteous man
ner. '''''s'
Men s interested in, I'm. C. A.
from different sections of. the county
were present at the meeting, and ar
were perfected to have Mr..
addressed meeting at Coles
burg on Tuesday evening at o'clock,
and another meeting at Earlville at 8.
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feelingly of his personal friendship for
Carl. from the time when he came as
timid boy into the Manchester Pres
byterian Sunday school, to the time
when he left the college, strong, vir-
lie young man, gladly giving his life
in the service of his country, where
he made the supreme sacrifice on the
field of battle, September 2Sth, 1918.
The music for the service was fur
nished by the Young Women's Glee
Club of LenOX college.
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9th, 1918, and was in training there
until the Division left for the eastern
camp, from which place they sailed
on August 7th.. He comes from one OF
the well known families Of Lamont,
and is we'll known in the north
west part of Delaware county. He
was young man Of exemplary habits
and because of his kindly nature, he
made friends Of all who came in con-
tact with. rim. His death has caused
deep sorrow to come to the home, and
profound sympathy is felt for the fam
lily in this hour of bereavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
United Brethern.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the U. B. church will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Nov.
10Th, with Mrs. Hattie Griffin. An in
teresting program will be given after
which, light refreshments will be serv-
ed.
Rev. Mr.. Alpherton, the new minis
terter at the U. B. church from Des
Moines will occupy the pulpit Sunday
morning at 1890 and Sunday evening
at 1880,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
A TIMELY SUGGESTION.

E. M. Hughes offers timely sug-
gestion to the people of Manchester
and vicinity. in urging early Christ
mas shopping. Mr.. Hughes announce
ment appears on page three of this
issue and offers attractive prices on
articles suitable for gifts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
Presbyterian Church.

The theme for the sermon next Sum
day morning at 10:30 will be, THE
Dawning of New Era" Special
song by ladies quartet. Sunday
school at 11:45. Christian Endeavor,
$50. Evening service, 7.30. The Or
chestra will play in the evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13

All services in the court room. Sun
day school at 1000 A. NJ Preaching
service at HOO A. NJ Meeting of the
Y. P. S. c. E. at $50 P. NJ No evening
service until further notice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
COMES
WITH A RUSH
Germany Admits Defeat When
Armistice is Signed.-Con-
quered Country Asks u. S.
Aid to Forestall Famine.

The greatest of all wars came
to an end at eleven o'clock Mon
day forenoon, Paris time. Will
liam Hohenzollern, the head of
the robber dynasty, is a fugitive
in Holland. The old Germany no
longer exists. A new Germany
is in process of formation.
When the break came the
autocratic powers went down
like ten pins, each helping to
knock the other over. First Bull
garia surrendered, then Turkey
threw up its hands. Soon there
after Austria broke into pieces
and last Of all Germany signed
an armistice, the terms of which
quite nearly approach an uncon-
ditional surrender.
When this country entered the war
nineteen months ago autocracy was
in the saddle and was riding down
and destroying all opposition.
In less than a year this country
modified, not alone conquering
host Of armed men, but all Of the in
dustries of the nation, and everyone
in the country, women and children
included. ~
With the rapidity that completely
surprised our enemies the country
was forged into mighty and ire
sistible military power. On the 18th
day Of last July, just three months
and twenty-three days before the
overthrow of the last enemy, the Amer
lean forces south of the Marne re-
fused to retreat any farther. They
charged the onrushing legions of Ger
mans and hurled them back across
the Marne. That was the beginning
of the end.
Lloyd George, the English premier,
stated no more than the actual truth
when he wired yesterday: Nothing
contributed more to the victory than
the prompt response Of the President
to the appeal made to him for
America to help in these critical days"
The tearing down process is ended.
From now on building up will be in
order everywhere. -. 'a!a
Nation Goes Wild As Peace News
Amidst the rumbling of canons,
shrieking of whistles, ringing of bells
and the hysterical cries of thousands
of men, women and children, cities
and country villages celebrated the
advent of the greatest day in the
worlds history-the signing of the
armistice between Germany and the
allied nations of the world.
Street parades were formed in ev-
cry city and village Of the land; and
amid waving flags and the sound OF
whistles and horns vast crowds cele-
brated the day from early in the
morning until a late hour Monday
night.
In many of the larger cities all
business places, factories, and shops
were closed for the entire day. In
Manchester all business places were
closed from noon on. and great DEM
onstrations were had until late in the
night. During the early evening a
display of fireworks was had on the
four corners, and crowds of men, wo-
men and children participated in
street parades carrying flags. and
blowing horns.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
Memorial Services for Soldier Boy.

Memorial services for Private Carl
E Midkiff, Co. l., 139th Infantry, were
held in the Presbyterian church Mon
day afternoon at two o'clock The
services were in charge of Rev. w. A.
Montgomery, the pastor of the church.
Dean Laughlin of Lenox college, spoke
of Carl as a student in that institu-
ton, dwelling especially upon his
strength of character, fidelity, and 10y
atty. Rev. w. H. Ensign, pastor of
the Presbyterian church of Hopkinton,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13

Watch for the announcement of
will be held on November 9th. "A
complete announcement will appear
in The Democrat next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
Baptist Church.

Sunday morning subject, peace,
What Kind of Peace" Evening, Cos
pei We Need" Everyone Welcome.
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st. Paul's Church.

Sunday school at 2:30. Preaching
service at $50 by Rev. s. R. Beatty.
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ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE

The Union Thanksgiving Service
will be held this year in the Methodist
church, Thursday evening, Nov. %, at
1880. The sermon will be preached by
Rev. w. J. Suckow. Full program will
be published next week.
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naires will indicate to the government
the amount of wool available for do
mestic use this winter. BY careful
attention to the using up of all old
materials, Delaware county should
not need to buy any new materials un-
til the textile situation is relieved.
Several women indicated on the ques-
tionnaires the fact that they had old
garments enough to supply their fam
lilies from one to two years. One card
noted twenty-five garments to be
made over, another twenty, and an
other seventeen. These were excep-
tions. The majority showed an aver
age of two or three garments which
were to be remodelled in each family.
The Home Demonstration Agent
wishes to thank the block sergeants
and their assistants for their prompt
ness and thoroughness in the Wool
Survey work. Many thanks are due,
also, to the women of the county for
their care and interest with which they
made out their questionnaires, thus
giving the Home Demonstration Agent
the exact data required for her gov
ernment report.
Uncle Sans Home Soldiers.
A Sewing Club of mothers and
daughters was organized at the West
Manchester School, Friday afternoon,
by Mrs. Sterling, Home Demonstra-
tion Agent, assisted by the teachers
and Mrs. Fred Miller Uncle Sans
Home Soldiers was chosen as the
name of the club. Mrs. Tyler was
elected captain, Mrs. Miller, Lieuten-
ant, and Miss Mildred Pope, orderly
The club had it's first regular meeting
Saturday afternoon in Miss Wilson's
room at the school house The sewing
on of buttons, darning of stockings
and patching and mending were the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-13
WOOL SURVEY.

Sometime ago questionnaires rel
ative to the wool supply in the homes
were sent out through Delaware
county, in accordance with the request
of the government. The quarantine
has delayed the completion Of the sur
vey, but up to date, the following data
has been received.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-15

d.. !. a. Rolls Declares lIlai Needl,a
Deaths n Santa Fe County
WeFe lo9.

Ono hundred persons have died
needlessay n Santa re county the
past 10 days. declared DR.. james A.
Rolls last week nt a meeting OF
men IN santa Ne lie announced that
the crest of the Spanish Influenza
wave has PASSED and that the public
schools should resume sessions although
Il might be- we'll TO continue TO keep
churches and motion picture houses
CLOSED while longer In fact Il
was the concensns 0f opinion by ply
sIclnns that Il w0uld have been wiser
TO have kept the schools open as the
children are better on III we'll vcntl-
lated and well regulnted school
rooms, than IN The majority Of homes,
or ON the streets or visiting each
Others houses, although but n few chill
dren have been IN with the IA and
as rule children's eases are mild.
DR.. Rolls pointed out that while
S75.0OO year is spent for wild ami
NAL bounty IN New Mexico prac-
lically nothing Is available 10 con.
serve human lives and health. Yet,
to his mind. conserving human life
aud health Is a more important func-
tion Of the state even than building
roads or schools While human
life may be regarded by legislators
as less important than the life Of a
heifer or Of horse, yet, statlsticlans
place definite money value ON the
average. human life, and the loss OF
II hundred lives In Santa Fe county
represents definite money loss running
into the hundreds Of thousands Of
dollars.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-15
SURVEYORS NEEDED IN ARMY
Construction Division Offers Good
Opportunities.

Washington. d. c.. November, 1918
The construction division OF the army
IL without doubt the most extensive
organization Of It's kind IN the history
Of the world. The approximate value
Of construction projects undertaken by
this branch Of the government since the
United States entered the war Is one
billion dollars. The figures represent
lug the material used and the men EN-
ployed are staggering. 100000 work
men have been under the control OF
the division at one time.
Among the divisions present urgent
needs are 80 chiefs Of survey party
at $2,7OO to $1,000 year; 80 transit
men at S2,4OO a year; % level men at
81, 100 year; i25 rod men at $1,000
year; aud 80 topographic craftsmen
at 81, 100 year. These positions are
open to men only except the drafting
positions, which are open to both men
and women. All Of the positions are In
the civil, not the military. service.
Persons Interested should apply to
the United States civil service COM
mission. Washington. d. G., or TO the
secretary Of the local board OF civil
service examiners at Boston. New York,
Philadelphia, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Chic
ago, ~. Paul, 81. Louis New Orleans
Seattle or San Francisco
Applicants will not be required "a
undergo a written examination, the ex
animation being Of the "nOn-assembled'
type: that Is the ratings win be based
upon education. training, experience ant
physical ability as shown by the appli
cations and cOrroboratlve evidence
These positions offer an excellent op
portunity for patriotic service, and
the civil service commission urges quail
fled persons to apply without delay.
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"THSWAR NOT IHElAST'
General lindsay N Peace Day Address
Says We Must Keep Nation
Prepared ior War.
So Long as tIuman Passions Endure
War win Gene Declares
Camp Commander.

This IA MOI the last war nor viii
nntlme cease 10 make war as long az
human PASSIONS endure II the opinion
Of Brlgadler General James r. Lindsay.
commander at Camp Cody. ms voiced in
his address before the peace day"
crowd during the celebration last Mon.
day afternoon. t'ntil the end Of time
he declared. when diplomacy fails resori
must b. had 10 arms. Therefore. the
nation that fails 20 maintain con-
slant state Of preparation for war is
ignoring the most ohvl0us lessons Of
history and the most pronounced char
acteriStlc Of human nature.
The most vital factor IN perpetual
preparedness for war Is universal train
ing. said General Lindsay II is not
necessary. however. that the young men
Of the country should give three or four
yearr n the most productive time Of
their life TO the army, I'VE need not
require even year." he said for II
has been shown c0nclusively In this
war that we can turn ont good soldiers
IN slV months. Hut we should have
universal service henceforth as a nation.
al policy. for unless we have something
10 back up our spoken word other
nations win nOr respect that word
The army demands no more from the
y,mng man according TO General Ind.
say than is demanded In business life.
Just as In the ordinary concern" he
said. I'VE ask things done and we ex.
pect To he oheyed without question.
Just rs in business life the man who
fills his orders The most satisfactorily
To his superl0rs Is the man who IL call.
Ell upOn when promotions are In or
der. The army furnishes an invaluable
training for business life"
The General was given rousine
reception on his frs! public appearance
IN Deming since his arrival TO assume
command at Camp Cody, and his re-
marks throughout We're cheeFed vOcl
feronsly, showing than the lesson OF
preparedness taught by the great wal
has SINK home in America.
Following General lIndsay's address
Rev. +. e. Lindsay. pastor OF the Pres
hyIerian church was introduced by
Mayor HamllioR. and made a stirrinl
speech In which he concurred with
his predecessors declared sentiment FOL
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People around here recommend Doans
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