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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-30
ETHEL ALGER.


daughter of Holley and CynthNJ. AL
ger, was born on the home farm close
to Edgewood, Iowa, on Jan. 14th, 1887.
In this vicinity her life was spent, with
the exception of eighteen months spent
in California. Her education was OBJ
tanned in the Public Schools but was
seriously interfered with by illness;
for twenty years ago she became af-
flicted with rheumatism and that
dread disease never relinquished its
grip on her body. But though handi-
capped and, u measure, crippled by
the disease her sunny disposition, her
genuine interest in others and her de-
sire to work and be Of service in the
world won for her large circle Of
friends and enabled her to be of real
service in the community. Early in
life she identified herself with the Con-
gational church of Edgewood but later,
on March 8, 1912, she became men,
ber of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Her Christian life was not form, ac-
cepted because other members Of the
family accepted it, but true faith in
Jesus Christ that found Joy in devotion
and service. For a number of years
she was Treasurer of the Methodist
Sunday School. For the past two
years she was Treasurer of the Ben
evidence Fund of the church. She held
the place of Secretary Of the Ladies
Aid Society for time. Besides other
places of trust and responsibility to
Jail of which she brought her good bust
ness ability, and to which she gave
the closest attention, all born out Of
a love for Jesus Christ and desire
to be of service in His church. The
same business care was given to the
family in which since her fathers
death, which occurred in May, 1912,
she has been the financial secretary.
One by one, because of failing health
and weakness she reluctantly surren-
dered her offices, but not without
heartaches and tears. Even at the
last, when it was apparent that the end
was very near, she still wanted to get
we'll that she might do more work for
God. Her spirit went home to God,
who gave it, in the early morning Of
October 16, 1918, her age being 81
years, 8 months, and 2 days. She
leaves to mourn her going, her mother,
four brothers and two sisters. They
are Mrs. Cynthia Alger, her bereaved
mother, at home; H. Burt Alger of
Manteca, California; Lou E. at home;
S. Worthy, of Chicago; Anson of Stap-
les, MINI. ;Myron J. of Edgewood. Iowa
and Edna c., Presbyterian mission
ary at Shuntefu, China. Besides she
leaves: a little niece, Jean Alger, who
has been in the home since babyhood,
and number of other relatives. Her
friends. and they are legion, also are
feeling deeply their loss. But our loss
is her gain.
The funeral service, because of the
quarantine, was held at the home on
Friday afternoon, October 18th, con-
Quoted by her pastor, the Rev. S. c.
Bretnall, and the body was laid to rest
in the family lot in the Edgewood cem-
etery. XXX
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-30
LETTER FROM BOY IN FRANCE.

Lieutenant Wayne B. Smith, who is
with the aviation section of the Amer
lean Expeditionary Forces in France,
tells of his experiences over there
| in letter to his mother:
Sunday, Sept. %, 1918.
"My Dear Mother:
II was at Mass this morning in the
old cathedral built in 100. 1t is a
beautiful old building, and forms part
of the Monestary in which we are
quartered and go to school. We have
classes just the same as we did at
Ground school. l had to note the con-
gregation this morning. Most all Of
the women were in mourning and they
knelt so still and silent, and then
there were few French soldiers and
officers home on furlOugh and leave;
some of them stood, some sat in the
pews and some went through the Mass
in the usual way. Some are armless,
others legless, or crippled in other
ways.
"I am working hard on my French,
They all have an interesting story to
tell. We expect to go from here now
anytime. I don't know where, may
be to England, maybe to the front and
may be to some other training school.
"Our mess here is not as good as it
might be, and when we go out to eat
it takes one and two hours for the
French people to prepare anything
and then it isn't much and you have
to pay dearly for it, too. A little piece
of steak is forty cents. Potatoes are
thirty cents, and little musk mellon
is right around one dollar. At one
place we saw ice cream advertised
so we went in and got little wine
glass full for one franc, or twenty
cents poor stuff, 1t was, too.
We get the Chicago Tribune and the
New York Herald printed in Paris, the
following day after they are printed,
and believe me, it does seem good to
read American newspapers and lots OF
"News Flashes" from the states.
II have some of the prettiest things
for you and will keep on collecting
more. I have also gotten post cards
from every place I have been, and will
have load of them in short time. l
also have some kodak pictures, too. l
wish l could send them.
Last night we went to "Y" and saw
movie and tonight we are going to
one operated by civilians.
II am taking French lessons from a
French lady from Paris. She speaks
English very well. 1 took her little
niece some chocolates and she gave me
a very pretty hand painted picture for
a souvenir. -... ...
"Next time I write I will probably
! be few hundred miles from here, be-
cause we are going to flying school
now, We have been here about a week
and that is about as long as anyone
stays here. I wish we would hurry up
and get where we are destined for, be-
cause winter is setting in and it gets
pretty cold here occasionally now.
But remember, I am fine and don't
need or want anything. All I want is
letter from you just as often as you
can write. My address will always be
as below; that is the main postoffice
in France and from there will get it.
No one knows what word from home
means when one is so far from home.
always your boy,
LIT. Wayne B. Smith, A. s., M. A.,
United States Army, American E. F"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-30

TO THE VOTERS OF della
WARE COUNTY:

Owing to the necessity of at
y tention to duties of my office,
which include at this time war
& work for the U. S. Government
= in connection with the selective
= service draft, it has been impos-
= sible for me to attempt any can
vass of the county.
trust that you will appreciate
my situation, and that by your
= ballots for me at the election next
t. Tuesday you will manifest your
= approval of my efforts to serve
y you faithfully and impartially in
= the office of COUNTY ATTORNEY,
3 to which am seeking reelection.
M. j. Y0RAN.
= October 29th, 1918.
4 y + 4
Political Advertisement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-30
A. r. PRESCOTT.

A. T. Prescott, at one time prophet
or of the Plaza theater of this city,
died at his home at Mason City, Octo-
ber gath, 1918, as result of Spanish
Influenza. Mr.. Prescott had been
travelling as salesman and was taken
i'll while on the road. He returned to
his home in serious condition, and
passed away soon after his arrival
home. He leaves wife and two child
rem, a son and daughter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-30
JOHN G.. GILLIAN.

John Columbus Gillian was born
Feb. II, 1892, at Central City, Iowa,
and died October 21, 1918, at 1880 P.
M. at the home Of his parents Hamel,
Mimi. He was twenty-six yeas, nine
months, and ten days old when he
died. Mr.. Gillian lived in Central
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-30

Miss Stella Mutschler was called
to Dubuque Tuesday, on account of
the death of her little nephew, who
passed away the first of the week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-30
APPRECIATES A GOOD NEWS

Oct. 23rd, 1918.
Manchester Democrat:
Find $500 for my subscription
to the best county paper on earth.
Yours truly,
P. j. Shearn,
Delhi, Iowa.
a. q 4 4
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-07
Subscription One Dollar per Year

Farmers Union Meeting Of
Arapahoe, will give a Series Of
live topics will be discussed at
our next meeting held March 16.
ct l.6O p. m. We will discuss the
Chicken business as q means of
helping win the war Short talks
will be given, after which quest
ions may be asked.
E. r. johnson, Sec.
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-07

E. F. schumm; q son Of H. N.
Shumm of this place. has been
returned TO Cheyenne Wells as
Helper at the'U. Pc Depot.
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-07

Mrs w. H. bort. and grand
daughter Of Keckuk Iowa Moth.
er Of Mrs w. E. Yore are max
ing the latter . visit this week.
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-07

Mrs. Clara E. Snyder. will
read the RECORD through the
courtesy of her father, w. G.
Hunter Of ArapalDe.
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. King. Parents of
Mrs. Jas. Goodnight. left on
Monday evening for their home
at Pittsburg Pa. ''
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-07

We understand that o. E. May
field plead guilty 70 the charge
of assault and battery. and was
fined $50 and costs.
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-07

The Ladies Aid served lunch at
the sale Monday and cleared SIS
so. which was applied on the
ministers salary. "
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-07

:. !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22
FOR RENT, OCT. l

NORTHS1DE DWELLINGS Location. Rooms. Price 314 N 23d st., grates, close In $40 % Si3 N 22d st. excellent boarding house ........... 1o.00 APARTMENTS We have modern steam heated apts at No. 720 N. 22d st. These are modern in every respect with hot and cold water and steam heat @ furnished; one t-roseJm and $40 respectively, to de- sirable parties only.
 SoUTHsIDE DWELLINGS FPS Highland ave. excellent location, garage .e.... 50.U0 I'll 18th ave. furnace heat, tile bath. garage and ser wants house .,s.......... 5000 1908 St. Charles st. modern 45.00 1913 18th ave-, modern 2 p1aathst garage garage $, .;,,: as., ,,.l9 eo.oo garage and servants room 75,00 2708 Highland ave. beautiful home, modern in every re- spect, baths. steam heat. hardwood floors, etc. ....10 125.00 If you are looking for nicely furnish ed house, or rooms, modern, see us. We have three that are beauti- fully furnished and very desirable in every respect
 ter of the city. They are excellently located for retail trade. See us im- mediately for particulars concerning location, prices, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22
RI1sINESs OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNTTIES A 12 PER CENT INVEST MENTION, as a success full business man, will be in- terested in business prop erty that will bring you a return of over 12 per cent net, also a large increase in value of same. For details address W-91, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22

opportunity offers itself for reliable registered man to ac- quire without capital, partnership in a $15,O0O cash ethical advertising prac- tice. Must be married man with ex- ceptional references; $25OO salary first year. Full partnership second year. Doctor, P o. Box 267, Mobile. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22
FARM BARGAIN

16O acres situated on the Sterretts and Columbiana road; 2 miles south of Sterretts; 70 acres cleared, balance in timber that will cut good heading mill timber; land is all practically level; about 30 acres good branch bottom land; good young orchard; everlasting branch and springs, wells, houses, consisting of 4 rooms each. houses need soSde repair, barns and other outbuildings. This farm was not in cul- tivation this year and does not show up as it should but would be cheap at $2O per acre. We will sell it for $11 per acre and make terms to suit. Go look at this place, known as the Crow farm. Submit us a proposition; we are going to sell it.
 R. F. Manly & Company
 Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
 Phone Main TOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22
TIRES

We also have all sizes Tn Diamond Firsts. Special proposition offered to dealers on Diamond tires Atlanta. Ga, Store, 64-A N Forsyth St. Birmingham, Ala. Store 210S 1st Ave. McPherSOn Rubber Co
 Phopo Moip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22
East Lake Bargain

We have for sale splendid Groom cot tage on a 1O0-foot corner, on TideWater ire: all street improvements in and paid for; Broom servants house, large barn, chicken houses and big garden spot
 J. WILBUR COLE.
 MESsER REALTY CO. INC. Scientific Realtors 2l6 N. 2lst St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22
Phone Main 54s3
FOR SALE - Five-passen- ger Overland automobile. Call M. 8O38 Monday. Miner Land Co.,, HOY Em- pire.

HERE'S the best bargain in Alabama: 6-cylinder beautiful Oakland roadster, leather top. bevel glass, seat covers. new paint in good condition will sell to quick buyer $5s5. Apply 516 N. 18th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22

AN opportunity to represent manuIac- turer direct as exclusive distributor in
 your district of wonderful invention; retails $1.50 each; fast seller, unlimited possibilities for profit and chance to es-
 tablish yourself in a good, clean, legiti- mate, easily managed business Ad- dress Northland Mfg. Co.,, Inc, Dept. TIA, 116 Nassau st., New York. |WANTED-General sales managers to es- tablish branch and manage statesmen. ssKerodox," the new inexpensive heat; no wood, no coal, $500 to 5000 neces- sary: you handle own money. Success
 flu, agencies established. Amalgamated
 Corporation. 153 Waverly Place, New York.
 |CAPITAL-Do you need it? l finance meritorious enterprises by sale of stocks or bonds, on strictly commission basis. Only legitimate propositions considered State full particulars. H Schram, 503 Great Northern bldg., Chi cago.
 TIRE and vulcanizing business for salt with fully equipped and up-to-datt retreading plant If you are looking for a business where you can mako good. investigate this. Address O~42 Age Herald.
 FREE LISTS of Alabama farms for salt by owners will be mailed to any ad- dress. Write us. Ingram Land Co.,, Elm pire Bldg. Birmingham. WANTED-Informatio regarding gooi business for sale, Send description c. c. Shepard, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22

The two safest investments i'm the world --- LIBERTY Y BONDS and Real Estate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22
AUTOMOBILE
FRESH, NEW FACTORY
 SECONDS" JUST RE- | CEIVED- STOCK UP

While they last; such tires arc difficult to buy. and will soon be unobtainable until after the war ceases and manufac- turing conditions become normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-22

BRANCH MANAGER WANTED for old established Chicago concern; we fur nish full stock of goods, advertising matter and equip store completely. in good location, all at our expense and pay you $40 a week salary, in addition to liberal share of the profits your store earns work can be started in spare time; no investment or previous experience necessary to secure this po- sition if you are 8 hustler and want an opportunity to make 5000 to $5,OOO a year we want you and will pay you well from the start; send me your ap- plication today. s. Levy, manager, de- partment 426 Como Bldg, Chicago, Ill.,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13

In past years.thonsands of PEG
pie in Virginia have been de
frauded of substantial amounts
of money, sometimes represent
ing the savings of a lifetime,
through the sale of worthless
stock. The Legislature at its
last session passed what is called
the blue sky" law, giving the
State Corporation Commission
supervision over the sal of spec
ulative securities. The Com
mission desires to make this law
real protector to the public,
and i'll order to do this, it needs
public cooperation. People to
whom are offered stock for sale
are urged to demand the evidence
that the law has been complied
with, in the shape of a certif-
cate issued by the Commission.
If it is not Forthcoming, write
full particulars to the corpora
ton whose shares are offered,
with the name and address of its
agent. Heavy penalties are pro-
yided for those who's break this
law.
ALExANDER FORWARD,
Commissioner.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
Warmth. Not In Surface

"The Britisher is just as warm.
hearted and kindly and friendly as we
are" writes Herbert Corey In Every
body's, 'but he must be operated on
with full kit Of tools before one finds
1t out.
"Not long ago I was riding with a
young officer on the British front. He
had just heard that his favorite BROTH
er-in-law was located in some unknown
village near by.
He was quite bucked up about tt
! am sure he said bucked up-because
this was real brother-in-law. He re-
called me with stories of the brother
in-law's youth. He met friends and
asked where the beloved brother-in-law
might be found. BY and by we ran
across the brother-in-law, standing
knee-deep in mud in particularly de-
stroyed village. This is precisely what
they called to each other:
"Fancy me finding you here, old
topr ripping, isn't it7 Come along
and have a peg"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
Old EnuIish Furniture.
Aug. 16 to Sept. Is.

That fine old furniture Is yet found
IN Britain In many unexpected places
Is said to be largely due to the stir
ring up Of the country that was given
by the great exhibition at London Of
1851. This was soon after the deyel-
opment of the railway system In Eng
land, and there flocked to London, a
large number Of squires and their
wives. A new world had opened to
the country danes. The new things
had q wonderful fascination for them.
On returning home they got rid Of
much Of their old furniture and
bought new. Much Of the old furnie
ture found its way to second hand
shops. and was sold to poor folk, who
could not afford to buy new. This ac-
counts for the finding today Of much
good old furniture In small houses IN
provincial towns and among country
people.-Indianapo'A< NewA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13

Sing Z Song Of Sixpencss b - -
- the sixteenth century. ~UAfss
Blind Nice Il found In Q musac hook
dated 1909. ~Ths Frog and De Mouss'
was licensed ia 1880. ~Three Cnildrm
Sliding on the Ice" dates from 1oSoI
sLondon Bridge Is Failing DOWN" b =
.untathomahle" antiquity. Boys and
Girls Come Out to Play" u certainly
as old az the reign Of Charles the Sec
ond, a. IL alss Lucy LocAge Lost Her
Pocket to the tune a which the
American song, ~Yankes DuOd1es
vas written. "Pussy 0l Whseo
Have fuu Been b - Z ~
ago Of Queen Beaa 3ltt1e 1aek
Homer IL older than {ho Dvun.
teenth century. ~TAe Old Weman
Toased In . Blanket" b q II rim
y James the Second q WA1u6 -
~ = = 0sete o0Qh
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
napIess CIarrbeps Encounter.


The sun was slowly sinking in the
usual place. Claribel Skippenhop, over
whose youthful head scarce thirty-sev-
en- summers had lightly flown, sat in a
regulation-size hammock, idly swinging
her foot to the tune of "Keep the
Home Liars SQuirming" played on a
Hottentot bagpipe AZ miles away.
Suddenly thought seized her. She
tried to scream and break its hold. She
succeeded in both. Probably one and
fifteen eight-millionths of a cubic
second was allowed to elapse between
her scream and the time the thought
was covering at her feet.
"Avaunt," she cried. ''Don't you
know this is my thoughtless day? Now,
doggone it, FL have a headache"
Then she went back to swing her
foot and the hammock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
Watches on Trim AnkIea.

Residents. of Newark. Del. suffered q
shock the other afternoon when two
well-mown young women appeared on
Main street wearing ankle watches.
There were several narrow escapes
from accidents when drivers Of auto
mobiles forgot their wheels In the ex.
element of the moment.
Nearly every store door and window
held rubberneck and repeated calls
Of What time Is lit" but the young
women did not seem to mind In the
least the furore they were raising.
They. were neatly and attractively
dressed. They wore low shoes, with
black silk hose, the watches strapped
to their trim left ankles. One old resi-
denter who got closer view Of the
watches remarkedi
well I be I have read d
sssa talsg ~ ~ ~ = bsses
- = s~n1aalssn $500 t~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
Eirst.Hand Earthquake News.

A volcologist of the Carnegie
Geophysical laboratory reports that he
has nearly perfected apparatus for re-
cording upon wax cylinders the subter-
ranean sounds of earthquakes. says
the Scientific American. 1.-THE ordi
nary commercial cylinders are insult
able for this delicate work, and accord
ingly the laboratory has secured sup
ply of cylinders of the old, pure wax
type. The microphone used in this con-
nection has also been greatly improved
and a perfect little portable field outfit
weighing less than pound has been
evolved"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
NAUGHTY Mammals Boy.

My husband. who is at Camp Sher-
man, wrote home and told us this joke
the boys played on mammals boy
who was the goat Of the whole COM
pany. One night while he was over to
the Y. NJ. c. A. they fixed up the head
of his cot with sticks and tied a string
to them, then waited until he got sound
asleep and pulled the strings, out
came the sticks and down went = the
bed. he nearly exploded he was so mad
and my husband said had you been lis
tening you could have heard him
swearing clear home.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
All In Some pay.

One day at Southern camp one Of
the negro soldiers was showing me a
service pin with three stars which he
always carried in his pocket ]. asked
him who the relatives were and he re-
piled: zone is To- maself an the other
two is To- ma brudders; one is going
to enlist an the other Is In the next
draft. Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
Executors Sale
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property !
On MONDAY. SEPT. fifth. 1918

On MONDAY, SEPT. 10th, 1918
at the late residence of W. NJ. Boyer,
decd, in Woo dstock, Virginia, at
pablic auction to the highest bidder
all of the household and kitchen fur
niture, consisting of bedroom furni-
ture and furnishings, parlor suite Of
six pieces, sitting room furniture in
Guiding an organ, Dining room fur
niture including an extension table
and chairs, queensware, glassware,
silyerware, knives, forks, book case,
sc. Kitchen furniture, including a
new range .Royal Oak many
chairs, carpets, feather beds, &c,
lot of nice heating stoves and much
other nice property, also farming i'm
plements, &C.
Also one good Jersey COW and two
fields of growing corn.
TERMS OF SALE
On sums of $40 cash and over $40 a
credit of four months, evidenced by
negotiable note with approved en-
dorser.
S. MONROE BOYER,
Ex'r W. M. Boyer, decd
Sept. 6-2t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
Why He Was Short.

This man says you owe him money
Sam" said the judge.
Oats right. Judge. does"
well, why don't you pay himf"
"Why, hain't got nothin' t pay htm
wiz. Judge"
swell, why haven't your"
TO tell de homes truf, Judge,
'spects my Wife has felled down on De
1obf''
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13

Invest you money In the per cent
Certificates OF the Shen. Valley Loan
Il Trust Co., Woodstock, Va. Sc
curity unquestioned. Interest pay
able semi-annaaily, and Certificates
redeemable any time after six months
no short nollcs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
Valuable. Business
Property For Sale.

Store Rooms and Residence on
Court Street, Woodstock, W., known
as The Rergelt property, is offered at
privat sale by the owner.
CHARLES T.. TAYLOR,
1911 Columbia Avenue,
Aug. 30-tf Philadelphia, +
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
r. "A :.

Swine to compete in this department,
are subject to the rules that apply to De-
partment G Page IS in catalogue, except
that it is not necessary to furnish proofs
of breeding. The following Premiums
will be awarded in this department, on the
following breeds
Berkshire, Chester Poland China, Du-
roc, Yorkshire, Tamworth, or other recog-
nized Breeds.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1918-09-13
FOR RENT

Two large up to date store rooms
on Main street w oodstock, Va, IL
the business center OF the town locat
ed between the Drug Stores Of Wal
ton & Smoot and Schmitt's.
Apply TO
MRS. M. L. BAUsERMAN.
Sept. 6-1 mo. pd.