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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
COALITION SWEEPS
GREAT BRIT AIN.
HENDERSON OUT
Voters Sustain Premier Lloyd
George by Heavy Majority;
Labor Leader Badly Beaten.
WAR CONDUCT ENDORSED
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

LONDON, December .. $50 p. m.
David Lloyd George, prime minister
and leader Of the Coalition government,
ment from Carnarvon, Wales.
All indications this afternoon were that
Premier Lloyd George and ms govern
rnenr would have sn overwhelming
majority IN the neu House Of Commons
Herbert e. asquith, former Premier and
leader Of the Liberal Party, has been de-
feated for his seat in Houseof Commons,
from the East division of Fife, Scotland.
Election returns received up 20 this
hour favor n ecoalition government. They
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
VITAL STATISTICS.

The weekly report of the Board of
Health lists 81 births, Is marriages and
3S deaths; the corresponding totals for a
year ago being 30, l9 and 2S.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
Amusements Tonight.

layhouse -'' Everysoman.
Caarrick--YR vile.
Queen. Arizona.
Ntaiestic-''roo Many Millions.
Yistoria-" Good Night. Paul
Isric- Musical Comedy and Feature nc
tIres
Savoy---''W hat Love borgiycs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
Market on TUESDAY.

Because Wednesday l. q holiday the
regular Wednesday market win De held
on Tuesday This was an announcement
MADE by Clerk OF the Market Vaughan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
Re publican Rec ption.

The Eleventh Ward Republican Lcagus
viii give reception IN It's clubho use
New Year Eve
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
The Weatheg.

By Associated Press 20 every EveuinS
Washington. Dec Is Forecast for Deia-
ware
Cloudy tonight aud sunday. with prob
afly light local SHOWS gentle variable winds
SIN MOON TEMP c. SArURE AND TtDs
So, r,Sa tniS ,norutng ................. !. -
sun sets this afternoo1 1.................... 49,
sun riSas tomorrow morning .........--. t,1N
S,,1, sets tomorrow sfternoon....... <4A
Moon rises tomorrow ulorning. g............. 3.5s
Length OF Jay. tours. - uluUtes
AtAn vestera.y .......... a7s
AZ ~ 3ts
AZ oc.,n toiay ............. So
Highest temperature yesterday ............ So
Iovess remperature last aisht............. 90
H.pn tide TINS rnoraiaS ............. Sos
High tide tonlg nj ~
low tide this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3.as
low Clts this afternoon. -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28
Plead Guilty Day.

Next Friday viii be Plead Guilty
Day in the Court of General Sessions.
Seven cases will be disposed Of
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28

A feeling OF security goes with Clover
DaiIy milk Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-28

Particular people choose Clover Dairy
plill. ADV
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
TEMPERANCE RALLY.

Manchester is to have a Temperance
Rally the evenings Of April Is and 10
at eight o'clock in the NJ. e. church.
We will have with US at that time
Miss Chrystine Callison, state or
ganizer Of exceptional ability, who
will address us upon the present is
sues Of temperance in Patriotic ad-
dress"
We will also have special talks
along the lines of their work and its
bearing upon present issues from our
county agent, Mr.. ]. K Krall, and Ar.
H. w. Phenicie, Commercial club Sec
retary, and other worth while" talks.
Music and other attractions will also
be features of the evening.
The services Of women in this pres
ent war are recognized as never be-,
fore. No more patriotic body of wo-
men exist than the women of the w.
C. T. u, who for more than Is years
have ministered to the needs of the
soldiers and sailors through spe-
cial department by that name.
1t is team work that is going to
win out both for temperance and de-
mocracy. Come out and count one to
pull for the things worth while.
A free-will Offering will be taken to
pay expenses. Watch for programs
giving full details.
County Secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
NEW COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
ON JOB.

Mr.. w. A. Ottilie, who was last week
elected to fill the unexpirel term as
county superintendent, and Walso for
the three year term commencing next
September, is now at his post Of duty.
Mr.. Ottilie has been superintendent
of the schools of Winthrop for some
time He is school man Of much ex-
perience, and is now working on a
plan of operation which promises
much for the rural schools Of Della
ware county. Mr.. Ottilie is 10O-per
cent American, and believes that one
of the most important things III con-
nection with the work Of the school
room is that of instilling into the
minds of the children a spirit of pa
triotism and love. of country. How
successful he has been in this line of
work is evidenced by the fact that his
school at Winthrop lost no time in
getting into the 100-per cent class in
Red Cross membership, and also in
the sale Of War Savings stamps The
Democrat feels certain that the in
terests of the rural schools of this
county have been placed in very COM
petent hands, and that the rural
teachers and the directors of the vari-
GUS schools will also find Mr. Ottilie
Ia congenial and pleasant man to meet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Conversational.

All services in the court room
10 a. M, Sunday school. Preaching
service at II a. m. The theme of the
pastors sermon will be: "A Lost
God" $3.50 p. m, meeting of the Y.
P. s. G. E.
Beginning with this Sunday even
ing, and continuing during the spring
months, the pastor will inaugurate a
new departure in the way of an even
ing service. During the last six
weeks he has been giving a series of
prayer meeting talks on the psychol-
ogy Of religion and right living. The
attendance has grown to such an ex-
tent that the meetings can no longer
be well accommodated in private
houses. At the suggestion of the men
of the church, the pastor will con-
tinue these talks on Sunday evenings
in the court room. The topic next
Sunday evening will be: "A New
Way OF Discovering God" The SER
vices will begin at 1880 p. m. At each
service patriotic and other features
Of special interest will be introduced.
The mid-week meeting this week
will be held at the home of Mrs. E.
A. Seger, 129 w. Howard street on
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
BAND MAKES DECIDED HIT.

The Third Liberty loan campaign
in Delaware county was opened last
Saturday with a rousing meeting
which had to be held in the City opera
house because Of the inclement wealth
er The chief attraction for this oc-
casion was the appearance Of sec
tion Of the Great Lakes Naval train
ing station band of Chicago. The
band arrived in Manchester at 10:43,
and was taken to the opera house,
where they arranged with the local
committee the program for the after
noon. The members of the band were
entertained at dinner at Keckler's res
taurant, and at 1915 the program
commenced.
In spite of the constant downpour
during the day the opera house was
crowded to the doors. People mani
tested an unusual eagerness to hear
this great musical organization which
made such a favorable impression
here last October The band boys are
always very generous in the number
of selections, which made profound
impression upon their hearers. The
program of music was interspersed
with talks by the Four Minute men of
Manchester
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
Home DEMONSTRATION
BEGINS Her WORK
MISS JESSIE HASTINGS IN CHARGE
OF HOME DEMONSTRATION
WORK.
TEACHER OF WIDE EXPERIENCE
Demonstration to have Office In County
Building, Where Ladies May
Obtain Information.

Miss Jessie Hastings, formerly OF
Iowa City, has been sent by the Ames
Extension Department to assume
charge of the Home Demonstration
work in Delaware county.
Delaware County women are to be
congratulated in having Miss Hastings
for this work. She is teacher of
wide experience and has had special
training at Chicago University and
Columbia in Home Economic work.
She is thoroughly capable in every
way and will do much in helping the
women in food conservation and 9TH
er home problems.
Miss Hastings will have her office
In the court house. She will be glad
to have personal conferences with any
women desiring her advise, either at
her office or by phone She will al
so be very glad to conduct demon
strations in homes when desired.
Delaware county women should avail,
themselves of this opportunity for ex-
pert assistance In solving these pres
ent day problems.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
AT THE PLAZA.

Thursday, "This is the Life" pic.
ture cyclone of love, action and ro-
nance, featuring George Walsh.
Friday, Corrine Griffith in 4Whc
Goes There" story of a young
American who defed the German spy
system and championed the cause OF
Belgium.
Saturday. "The House of Hate,
Fox Sunshine" comedy, Ford weekly
and Pathe News.
Sunday and Monday, Bessie Love in
"The Great Adventure" in which she
plays the appealing role of country
girl with stage ambitions who makes
good on Broadway
Tuesday, special S-reel feature "The
Auction Block, ,"by Rex Beach Shows
for this feature will start at 7:0J and
900 o'clock.
Wednesday, More Truth Than
Poetry" with Nine. Petrova.
Thursday, Douglas Fairbanks in
The Man From Painted Post"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
KERPER.EsSER.

The marriage of Miss Leonttie Ker-
per and Mr.. Oscar Esser, both of
Petersburg, was solemnized Monday
morning at 10 o'clock at the Catholic
church at Hampton, Iowa, the Rev.
Father NJ. l.. Kerper, cousin of the
bride officiating.
The bride wore an attractive trav-
cling suit of champaign color with
picture hat and corsage bouquet of
brides roses. The couple was un-
attended
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anton Kerper and is an esti-
mable young lady. She has resided
at Petersburg all her life and her
gracious manner and cheerful dis
position has won the friendship and
esteem of a large circle of friends.
She has the qualities that go to make
happy home.
The groom is a promising young
farmer, progressive and ambitious.
He is a son of Mrs. A. Esser Of
Petersburg.
The happy couple will go to house
keeping on farm near Petersburg
and all wish them success and happi-
ness in their married life. Xxx.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

1t Is already evident that the peo-
pie of Delaware county welcome the
opportunity to engage in another
campaign against the kaiser. Al
though Saturdays weather prevented
many from attending the meeting at
Manchester, and there was very little
soliciting of subscriptions, surpris
ing number did not wait for the So
licitors but gave in their own sub
scriptions. One solicitor in Manches-
ter and one bank received more than
a tenth of Manchester's quota and in
every case but one the subscription
was more than had been figured as
the individuals share. One man who
was allotted $1,000 worth asked for
$1,750 and others subscribed proper
tionately. There is no question but
that most people will not be satisfied
to do only their share but will want to
do all they can. 1t is earnestly hoped
that there may be none in this county
who will wait to be urged to do their
duty.
Those who heard the jackies of the
band singing "Over There" must have
been uplifted to see the evident desire
of the boysNnot to come back "till it's
over, over there" The words for us
to sing are given below:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
CONDITIONS IN GERMANY AS
SEEN BY CHICAGO WOMAN.
(Chicag0 Trihune1

Miss Blanche Slocum, grand opera
soprano and protege Of Mary Gar
den, returned to Oak Park yesterday
after four and half years in Ger
many.
Here / am" she said, "the last
American out of Germany. German
officials objected to my leaving, and ]
was virtually prisoner for weeks.
suppose they thought might tell
things. certainly shall For the
Germany left is q Germany very diff
ferent from the one described in re-
cent books and magazine articles. It
has changed since their authors were
there. 1t is hungrier--much, much
hungrier. Besides, it is mutinous.
Inward Rebellion Seethes.
"Germans-German soldiers even
told me they wanted-to see Germany
lose the war, they hate the govern
ment so. I saw a number of small
riots. People shouted, Down with
the war! Down with the government!
Before the war only the poor sided
with the Social Democrats; now the
rich frequently do. All classes are in
wardly rebellious. The government
knows. In Berlin there were notices
posted up offering 5000 marks reward
for evidence leading to the conviction
of any one speaking against the gov
ernment.
"The proclamation concluded with,
Sad to say, these spies are not for
eigners only, but are often found
among those wearing the field gray
Except that the German people are
frightened, hunted hounds, there
would have been revolution before
this.
| Wretchedness and Gloom Prevail.
'They are half starved They grum-
BILE continually They are in dread
lest their enemies find out how Ger
many is suffering Every one said to
me: Don't tell We've been good to
you; don't go back and tell However,
l am going to tell the whole truth.
Germany was never so wretched as
now, never so gloomy, never so eager
| for peace, even though peace should
mean surrender"
| Miss Slocum talked with Germans of
all classes, from servants in hotels
and boarding houses up to the very
rich. When America broke off diplo-
matte relations with Germany she was
under engagement to sing Senta in
"Der Fliegende Hollander" and Brun-
hide in die Walkurie" The director
of Berlin opera house begged her to
stay, but this became impossible after
our declaration of war. She will pro-
bably be heard in grand opera here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

Persons interested in the purchase
Of an automobile will note what Ger
aid Stimson says this week about the
Mitchell $3.50 Six. In an advertise
ment on another page Mr.. Stfmson
gives a clear statement of the features
which make the Mitchell one Of the
most popular cars. This car has a
12O-inch wheel base and has 40 h.
p. motor, and has many features which
are not found in cars. which sell for a
great deal more money. If you con-
template the purchase of really
classy and smoothly running car. just
make an appointment with Mr.. Slim
son and let him demonstrate the car.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
MEETING OF COMMERCIAL CLUB.

The Manchester Commercial Club
win meet Monday, April 18th at $3.50
p. m. at Keckler's restaurant. G. G.
Yoran, H. G. Seeds and H. W. Phenicie
are in Chicago this week attending the
national convention of the Chamber
of Commerce of the United States and
the National Association of CONNER
cial organization secretaries. At
Mondays meeting they will give re-
ports of the convention. Every busi-
ness man should hear these reports
as this convention discusses topics of
business as affected by the war, war
financing, the relation of CONNER
cial clubs to war work, etc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
PERRY LITTLEFIELD
IS found GUILTY
JURY RETURNS VERDICT AGAINST
DEFENDANT AFTER FEW MIN.
UTES' DELIBERATION.
RECEIVES SENTENCE THURSDAY
Court Makes Entries ON Probate, Law
and Equity Calendars During
Brief Session Of Last Week.

Perry E. Littlefeld, who has been
lodged in the county Jail for several
weeks, charged with the crime of
maliciously injuring domestic ami
mails of another, was tried by jury
in the District court last week, and
after a trial lasting two days, the
jury returned verdict of guilty.
Judge Mullan presided during the
progress of the trial. The court.
withheld pronouncement of the sem
tence until Thursday, April 11th.
Littlefield was charged with having
killed heifer belonging to the Beals
estate. 1t is stated that he had taken
the hide Of the heifer and sold it to
dealer In Anamosa, where the
owners OF the cTitter soon identified
it. When officers attempted to ar
rest him he made his escape and was
at large until a few weeks ago when
he was arrested by the police officers
at Waterloo. Since he was brought
to the county Jail here he gave Sher-
i'll Pentony considerable cause for un-
easiness. Once or twice he made at
tempts to break Jail. but in each in
stance the officer caught him red
Judge Mullan also made a number
of entries on the calendar during the
short session Of court:
Probate.
Estate of Mary J. Winch. Saturday.
April 20, fixed as time for hearing
final report.
Estate Of Willard S. Wragg. Satur-
day, April 13, fixed as time for hear
ing Of will.
Estate of Anna X. Hajen. Final re-
port approved, executor discharged
and bond released
Estate of Michael Barr Testimony of
witnesses of will taken and the
court finds that the instrument pre-
sented for probate is the last will
of Michael Barr, and it is admitted
to probate.
Law.
Henry Reth VS.. John White. Defend
ant given so days to file answer.
Equity.
Orris G.. Morgan VS.. Linda Morgan.
Dismissed
J. l.. Martin VS.. ]. E. Littlefield. Dis
missed.
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank VS.. E. s.
Cowles, jr,, ct al Judgment against
E. S. Cowles and F1oria B. Cowles.
Mary Ann Green VS.. ]. ". Green.
Motion for temporary aIimony sus-
tanned and PLAINTIFF allowed $50 for
the purpose of paying witness fees
and her other expenses of trying
the case.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
"Oyer Here"

Won't you buy bond, Liberty Bond,
good as gold?
They must all be sold. all be sold, all
be sold,
To the people, You and Me, every Son
of Liberty.
Hurry right away. no delay, go today,
To a bank in town. where they'll be
found, they're sound,
Best investment on earth,
Help to build the Kaiser's hearse.
Chorus:
Over Here, Over Here, buy bond, buy
bond, over here.
Show our cash is backing, our cash
is backing
The Blue and Khaki everywhere.
So prepare! Save your spare,
Send the word, send the word, we are
THERE,
We are buying, we all are buying,
And we all will buy till its over Over
There.
Won't you buy a bond. hear the call,
good and clear,
Interest twice year, never fear,
Hoist the flag and let her fly, we at
home must buy and buy.
Do your little bit, show your grit, save
a bit,
You should buy bond, buy bond,
buy bond,
And the old Red, White and Blue!
Make all others proud of you
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
TWELVE men EN-.
Ter MILITARY SERVICE
SOLDIERS LEAVE MONDAY MORN
ING FOR MADISON, FOR
SPECIAL TRAINING.
s7 MEN LEAVE ON APRIL 18th
More Men to be Selected from Class
One by Local Exemption
Board.

Twelve young men entrained from
Manchester Monday morning for
Madison, Wisconsin, where they will
receive two months special training
in mechanical engineering, before be-
ing sent to the cantonment for mill
tary duty. The young men assembled
at the court room, where Attorney
e. B. Stiles, on behalf Of the Red
Cross urged the young men to avail
themselves of the insurance given
the men in the service. After as
sembling at the court house the men
and goodly number of relatives and
friends marched to the Illinois Gen.
tral station where the men boarded
the 10:43 train for Madison.
The men who left Monday are:
John c. Barnes, Hopkinton.
Roger G. Lewis, Manchester.
Myron C. Bushnell, Manchester.
Avery Satterlee, Manchester.
Allen B. Curtis, Masonville.
Geo. B. Cox, Jr, Oneida.
Carl N. Larson, Earlville.
r. e. Stoddard, Hopkinton.
Burr D. Finch, Manchester.
Lloyd L. Weston, Dundee.
Warren e. Shower, Edgewood.
Dan L. Barnd, Manchester.
The local board received word the
FIRST OF the week to select twenty
seven men from Glass One, and to
hold them in readiness for entrain-
ment the week Of April 26th. No
definite instructions as to which
camp these men will be sent has been
received. It is quite likely, however,
that the men will be sent to Camp
Dodge, and that they will be sent on
April 26th, which is the first day of
he five-day period for entrainment
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
RED CROSS NOTES.
&C. G. Yoran,

The Junior Red Cross has turned
out finished work as follows: s baby
blankets, pieced by the 5th and 9Th
grades: 54 packages of gun wipes,
made by the lower grades; 80 turk
fish tOweling wash cloths, crocheted
around by 7th grade girls; 30 towels
hemmed by the 5th grade; 16 knitted
wash cloths made by upper rooms in
the West and North schools; % scrap
books for Belgian babies and scrap
books for soldiers.
A complete "layette" for Belgian
baby was made by the "13" club and
has been forwarded.
was made April Sth, containing 220
bed shirts, 135 pajama suits, Is bath
robes and 35 bed jackets. The gar
ments were made as follows: Man
chester, 110 bed shirts, Sc pajama
suits, bath robes, bed jackets.
Earlville, II bed shirts, II pajama
suits, 2S bed jackets. Delhi, 3S bed
shirts, 10 bath robes. Masonville, 6
bed shirts, pajama suits. Oneida,
S bed shirts. Dundee, 20 paiama
suits. Delaware, 26 bed shirts. Cree
ley, II bed shirts, 3 bed jackets, 26
paiama suits. Bay division, Buck
Creek, Is pajama suits. Golden, 10
bed shirts.
The campaign for the second Red
Cross War Fund will be made through
out the country during the week OF
May goth to 9th. 1t is expected that
in this county by that time the cam
paign for subscriptions to the 10y
atty League will have been made and
that the fund thus raised will provide
funds required by the Red Cross or
both for the War Fund and all other
any of the other war relief organiza-
tions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
ADYERTISED LETTERs.

Letters remaining uncalled for Ap-
ril 9Th, 1918:
Alvey, l.. v.
Barr, Mrs. Bert.
Clark, A. J.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office April %, 1918, If not
called for before that date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
CONFERENCE.

There will be a conference of the
democrats of the third district held al
621 Commercial street, Waterloo
Iowa, April 18th, at 10 o'clock a. m
for the purpose of selecting candi-
date for congress and perfecting an
organization for the cOngression
campaign. All democrats of the dis
trict are requested to attend.
H. A. COOKE,
District Committeeman
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
Methodist EDfscODal.

The Thursday evening prayer meet
in gas usual. On Sunday morning
Rev. H. D. Atchison of st. Luke's
church of Dubuque will speak. The
subject for the evening sermon will
be Making Jesus King"
Bible Study Glass Wednesday even
ing at the home of Mr.. L. G. Wells.
On Wednesday Of next week there
will be meeting Of the brotherhood
at O'Clock. A luncheon will be ser
we'd and this will be followed by a dis
cussion Of agricultural problems.
Among the speakers on this subject
will be Prof. Paul Farlow, and Coun-
ty Agent Krall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
BAPTIST

Sunday morning subject Things
That Accompany Salvation" Even
ing IAN Old Testiment Story"
Morning service at eleven O'Clock and
evening services at eight.
Prayer meeting at the church on
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
Everyone welcome at all services
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Andrews, who
have been spending the winter with
their daughter, Mrs. Peter THEM, at
Guttenburg, have returned to their
home In Manchester While they
were at Gutenberg they were given
the very best care by the daughter
and her husband.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
BENEFIT DANCE.

A benefit dance will be given in the
armory Of this city on Thursday even
ing, April 18TH for the benefit of Co.
H. Ballheim's five-piece orchestra of
Cedar Rapids will furnish the music,