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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
PIONEER CONTRACTOR
ANSWERS SUMMONS
JOHN ELLER. WELL KNOWN BRICK
LAYER AND MASON DIES AT
HIS HOME HERE.
ERECTED MANY BUILDINGS HERE
Funeral Services Held At ST. Mary's
Catholic Church This Morning
And Were Largely Attended.

John 'Eller, the pioneer brick-layer
and stone mason, of Manchester, died
at his home on West Marion street
Monday, December 31st, 1917, follow
ing an extended illness. Mr. Eller
had been a sufferer from hay fever
and asthma, and last summer Went
to Duluth, Minnesota, to escape the
attack of hay fever. He came hcnie
late in the fall, and the frequently
occurring attacks of asthma over
taxed his strength, until gradual
decline became noticeable.
Mr.. Eller was born in Bavaria,
Germany, May 12th 1887, and was 10
years. Z months and 10 years old at
the time Of his death. He was united
in marriage with Miss Barbara Mar
schall in Germany in 1859, and in
1866 he and his family came to
America, and located in Manchester.
This city has been his home ever
since.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Eller were born
ten children, four of whom have pre-
ceded him in death. The children
who are left to mourn for him are
George Eller of National City, Cali
fornia; Mrs. A. Lippert of Oelwein;
Peter Eller and Mrs. O. U. Hockaday
Of Manchester, and Fred and Charles
Eller of Ames. Twenty grandchildren
also survive him. Mrs. Eller passed
away in this city in March. 1917.
Funeral services were held at St
Marys Catholic church in Manches-
ter Wednesday forenoon, conducted
by Rev. Father T. Rooney. Following
the service at the church the remains
we're placed in the receiving vault
in Oakland cemetery. and will be laid
to rest in the family lot in st. Mary's
cemetery next spring.
Mr.. Eller was skilled workman
He erected many of the brick build
Iings in Manchester, and how we'll ne
did his work as a bricklayer, is shown
by the state of preservation of many
of the older buildings now occupied
by the Manchester merchants. Mr
Eller was man who believed in do
ing we'll what he undertook. He was
known in eastern Iowa as one of the
very. ablest contractors and erected
some of the most substantial build
ings in other places outside OF Man
chester and vicinity.
In the home he was kind and in
dulgent husband and father and won
by fair dealings with his fellow men
the honor and respect of his neigh
bors and business associates.
The surviving members of his family
have the sincere sympathy Of their
friends in the sorrow that has come
to them
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
FEDERAL COURT AT WATERLOO
JANUARY 8.

The January term Of the United
States District Court will commence
Tuesday, January Sth, at Waterloo.
with Hon. Henry T. Reed presiding.
Among the petit jurors drawn for the
term are Frank Sly Of Manchester
and M. o. Smith of Hopkintun. 1t is
reported that number OF criminal
cases, growing out of alleged viola
tions of the Selective 'Draft law will
be heard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO
THE DEMOCRAT
Before February 1st, and save SOC on
one years Subscription or Sl.O0 on a
twO.year subscription.

Congregational church, had charge OF
the services. The remains were p'ac-
ed in the receiving vault in Oakland
cemetery, and will later be laid to
rest in the cemetery at Dundee.
Frances Lantern was born in Mez-
imosti, Bohemia, September 30th, 1871
She came to America with her parents
in 1875 The family located at that
time in Richland township. where she
grew to womanhood. On March 4th,
1894, she was united in marriage with
H. l.. Atkinson of Manchester. To this
union four children were born One
son, Harry, died in infancy The
three sons surviving their mother are
John L., Albert ~, and George D.
She leaves to mourn for her. the hus-
band, the three sons named, her aged
father, Mr.. John Lantern, four broth
ers, Charles, Theodore, Fred and John
Lantern, and one sister, Mrs. John
Bandy, all living in Richland town
ship, this county. One sister, Mrs.
John Wesley. died at Lamont Janu-
ary 18th. 1917.
Mrs. Atkinson's death marks the
close of two years Of intense suffer
ing. She was taken to hospitals and
sanitariums in the hope that the pro-
gress of the disease which had fas-
tened its relentless hold on her from
the very outset of her illness, might
be checked. yAll efforts proved Of no
avail During the months of her ill
ness she was tenderly cared for by
those near and dear to her. She was
a devoted wife and mother, and gave
in unselfish services her best to those
she loved.
To the husband and sons, and those
who were attached to her by family
ties, is extended the sincere sympathy
of this community.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
R. G. MANN LOSES STORE IN FIRE.

r. G. Mann, for some time part
owner and manager of the Corner
clothing store in Manchester, met with
a heavy loss last Saturday, when his
mems furnishings store was COM
pletely destroyed by fire. Mr.. Mann's
store was one of several large busi-
ness houses that were destroyed by
the disastrous fire in Maquoketa last
Saturday. Mr.. Mann's friends in Man
chester sympathize with him in the
serious financial loss that has come
to him so soon after going into busi-
ness for himself
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
MRS. MUNsON SEVERELY INJURED

Mrs g: A. Munson met with pain
ful accident at the home, Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harvey Hampstead, last
Friday morning. Mrs. Munson had
stepped on the back porch Of her
daughters home, and caught her foot
on rug on the porch, and she fell to
the ground several feet below. In the
fall she broke one of the bones in the
forearm, and inflicted severe cash
on her forehead. Mrs. Munson is
certainly having her share of misfor-
tunes, and more too. Early last fell
she came mighty near losing her
home by fire. The work of re-
pairing the house had not been COM
pleted when she met with the accident
of last Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
sUSTAINS FIRE LOSS.

Frani Assmus, the genial clerk in
the A. J. Philip pharmacy for some
years. and who has since leaving
Manchester been engaged in business
at Walker, ,nwa, sufferet heavy loss
when his drug store and stock Of
goods were destioyed by fire last
week. Mr.. Assmus had a very COM
plete stock of goodsSand was enjoy
Ing a growing business., His friends
in Manchester, and thYare many re-
gret to learn of this m isfortune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
ANOTHER MANCHESTER BOY IN
FRANCE,

Mr.. and Mrs. George Chapman re-
ceived short letter from their son,
Glen Chapman, stating that he ar
rived safely ION the other side" and
is now with the Expeditionary Forces
somewhere in France. Glen is in the
Quartermaster's department, and will
give Uncle Sam faithful and efficient
service in that branch of the army.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
Death SADDENS
MANY HOMES
RELEASE COMES TO MANCHESTER
WOMAN AFTER TWO YEARS OF
INTENSE SUFFERING
PIONEER WOMAN PASSES AWAY
Mrs. 4. l.. Atkinson Dies At Her Home
In Manchester After Lingering
Illness.
MRS. J. A. MILLER.

After an illness of nearly two year
Mrs. Percil Huene Miller passed peace
fully away at the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. O. e. Huene, Sat
urday forenoon, December 10Th, 1917,
Funeral services were held from the
Huene home on Franklin street Mon
day afternoon. The remhins were
placed in the receiving vault, to be
inferred in Oakland cemetery later.
Rev. C X. Hudson had charge Of the
services.
Mrs. Miller was born on farm
near Lamont, Delaware county, JanI-
ary 18th, 1874. Her girlhood days
were spent on the farm and in Man
chester last week and arrived here a
life was spent in Chicago. On Feb
ruary 2Sth, 1911, she was united in
marriage with Mr.. ]. A. Miller, and
since that time she and her husband
resided near Lebanon, South Dakota
About two years ago Mrs. Miller was
taken i'll with cancer. Since that
time she spent many months in the
hospital at Rochester, Minnesota, in
the hope that the progress of the
disease might be checked. During
those months she underwent many
operations, and suffered intensely. In
spite of intense suffering, she would
not complain nor did she become dis
couraged. Her happy disposition, and
the smile that was always in evidence,
won for her a lasting place in the
hearts Of her friends. These noble
qualities OF heart and mind were mani
tested to an unusual degree even
while she was passing. through the
hours of greatest suffering.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her hus-
band, her parents, two brothers.
DR.. Harry Huene, of Camp Pike, Ar
kansas; Dolph Huene of Monticello:
and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Harring-
ton, of Monticello; Mrs. Charles
Hickman of Chicago, and Miss Hazel
Huene of Manchester. One brother,
Charles Huene, was killed in an auto
mobile accident near Monticello, Sep
tember SETH 1917. She is also sur
vived by number of nieces and
nephews, and other relatives.
DR.. Huene was summoned to Man
chester last ween and arrived here a
few hours before Mrs. Miller passed
away. His brief furlough from army
duty would not permit him to remain
for the funeral, but was obliged to
leave for Camp Pike Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. Miller's death brings deep
sorrow to the home and follows in
quick succession to the sorrow caus-
ed by the tragic death Of the son and
brother. Having passed through many
months of intense suffering, death
came to Mrs. Miller as a gracious re-
lease Those who remain to mourn
for her have the sincere sympathy OF
many friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
w. C. r. U. MEETING.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union met at the home of Mrs. F. F..
Cary last Friday afternoon, for the
annual Christmas meeting. Miss
Sarah Mccormick was the leader and
Mrs, w. ]. Suckow hssa : szsof the
devotional part of thu
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
A FACT WISELY STATED.

Those who write lengthily If not
learnedly about sending the city loaf
ers to the farms to help in the pro-
duction Of food stuffs advertise the
fact that they know nothing about
modern farming. 1t would be as
sensible to suggest that the weary
willies be utilized in running railway
Observation-Disclosures Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
ANDREW MILLER.

Andrew Miller, one of the pioneer
merchants of Manchester. died at his
home in Laramie, Wyoming, on Decem-
ber 9th. Mr. Miller will be remem-
bered by many of the older people of
Manchester. In an early day Mr..
Miller was associated in business with
the late Mr.. Fox. He left Manchester
about thirty years ago and took up
his residence in the west. He has
numerous relatives living in Delaware
county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
MRS. z. L. ATKINSON,

Mrs. T. L. Atkinson passed away at
her home in this city Sunday, Decem-
ber 3Oth, 1917, following an illness of
nearly two years. Funeral services
were held from the home this morn
ing. Rev. w. J. Suckow, pastor of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
COuRT CONYENES AGAIN.

Judge Geo. w. Dunham convened
court again this morning after brief
holiday vacation. The trial jury, hear
ing the verderber VS.. Cruise case, re-
turned this morning, and the trial of
the case was resumed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
FAREWELL TO DIR. N. D. WILSON.
. IUDEIl OA1E1S,
Members Legal Advisory Board,

A large number OF the members OF
the Manchester Commercial club met
ct the Palace Restaurant last Satur-
day evening, in honor Of DR.. N. D.
Wilson, who leaves this week for
jackson. Michigan, where he and his
family will make their home in the fu-
ture. DR.. Wilson was one of the men
who played an important part in bring
ing about the organization of com.
mercial club in this city. Following
the dinner, President Cloud Of the
Commercial club briefly stated tbs
purpose of the gathering, and asked
for the reading of resolutions which
were unanimously adopted by the
members of the club. Mr.. H. L. Ram
chairman of the committee on reso-
lutions, read the following:
Whereas, after a residence of
several years in Manchester, years
marked by single-minded devotion
to the best interests Of this city,
DIR. N. D. Wilson is about to take
up his residence in Jackson, Michi-
gan, and
Whereas, the services Of DR..
Wilson to this city have been so
unfailingly helpful, loyal and un-
selfish as to cause his removal
from it to be no less than a dis
tinct loss to the community, and
Whereas, his interest in and de-
votion to the organization and
progress of the Manchester Com
mercial club have been one OF its
greatest assets and of recognized
value to its development and up
building, therefore, be it
Resolveds that the members OF
the Commercial club in particu-
lar and our citizens in general
feel very keenly the departure
of this companionable, upright
and energetic community work
er, assuring him of our grateful
appreciation of his whole-hearted
interest in Manchester and It's
business prosperity, and extending
to him and his family our most
sincere and cordial good wishes
for happiness in their new home.
Dr. Wilson was presented with
travelling bag, and a neatly framed
copy of the resolutions, as tokens Of
the high regard in which he is held
by the business and professional men
of Manchester. Mr. A. M. Cloud made
the presentation in a few we'll chosen
words, to which Dr. Wilson feelingly
responded
Short talks were given by Rev. Mr..
Hudson and Rev. r. Rooney. Rev. Mr..
Hudson Spoke particularly of the very
effectivel work DR., and Mrs. Wilson
did in church and social circles since
coming 20 Manchester. Rev. Father
Rooney spoke of the willingness with
which fr Wilson entered into every
phase q activity that was aimed for
the betbrmlnt of Manchester.
DR.. wilson leaves this week for
Jackson carrying with him the sincere
good wihes of the people of Manches-
ter. His family will in all probability
remain Manchester until next June.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

W. R. Brown, one of the well-to-do
farmers of the vicinity of Ryan, was
a business visitor in Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
GOVERNMENT TO AID
With INCOME FIGURES
OFFICER TO AID PEOPLE WILL BE
IN MANCHESTER AND RYAN
In NEAR FUTURE.
HEAVY PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
Single Men With Income OF $1,000 and
Married Men With $1,000 Income
Must Dig Up.

1t will require small army Of men
to make the income tax returns OF
persons subject to the new law. Col
lector of Internal Revenue Louis
Murphy announced that ,46 Officers
will start from his headquarters on
January 1st and on January I'd every
one of them will be on the job in the
county assigned him, to meet the peo-
pie and help them make out their in
come tax returns. The officer as
signed to this county will be at the
following places on the dates given:
Manchester Court House from Jan.
25th to Feb. 5th, both dates inclusive.
Ryan State Bank from Feb. 9Th to
Feb. 18th, both dates inclusive.
1t will be well for every unmarried
person whose net income for 1917 is
1000 or over, and every married per-
son living with wife or husband
whose net income for 1917 is $4,000
or over, to call on the income tax man
and learn whether or not they have
any tax to pay, collector Murphey
said today. The person subject to
tax who doesn't make return in the
time prescribed is going to regret 1t.
The Government will get after all in
come slackers.
There's hardly business man, mer-
chant or professional man who won't
have to make return Of income. Far
mers, as a class, will have to pay the
tax. The safe thing to do is for every
person who had a total income of
$1,000 or $4,000, as the case may be,
and who Is not sure about what de-
ductions the lazy allows him, to play
it safe by calling on the income tax
man.
The man in the field will have forms
for everybody and persons who expect
to call on him need not trouble them
selves to write to my office for forms,
but when they call on the officer they
should bring with them all the figures
and dates relative to their income and
deductions for 1917. Unless they have
this data at hand and properly as
sembled, It will be impossible for the
field officer to extend to them the aid
which he might otherwise give.
The "Questionnaire!"
Under the head of income each far
mer should be prepared to answer
these questions:
How many acres do you own?
How many does your wife own?
How many acres have you sold this
year and at what price?
How many acres do you mt
How much land did you buy and at
what price?
Give the amounts you have received
from the following sources:
Received for interest t--------------,---
Received for ents---.,----------.-
Wheat sold
Corn sold
Barley sold -
Flax sold observation-disclosures =
Rive sold -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
MERN NORA MARTIN.

Mern Nora Martin was born in Dun
dee. Iowa, December 27, 1916, and
died at her home Sunday evening, 730
December %, 1917, with acute pneu.
monia, being the age of II months
and 26 days. She was sick only a few
hours.
She leaves father, mother and
brother, besides many relatives and
friends to mourn her loss.
She was sweet and lovable child
and won the love of all who knew
her Mr.. and Mrs. George Martin
have the heartfelt sympathy of their
many friends in this time of sorrow.
Xxx.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Mr. and Mrs. George Martin and
son Merl, and Mrs. L. Trip wish to
thank their many friends for the
kindnesses rendered them during the
sickness and death Of their little lov-
ed one.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

are patriotic citizens, willing to rend-
er aid and to make the need OF the
Registrant of first importance, putting
aside their own business so far as
is necessary so to do, and this they
will do without fee. But don't forget
that it is absolutely impossible for a
few men to do all the work and IT
is advisable to get an assignment from
the Sheriff to assure quick service and
to equalize the work.
List and address of Associate Mem
bers of Legal Advisory Board:
Manchester.
HI. F. Arnold,
f. H. Arnold,
F. B. Blair,
I'D. Burbridge,
Henry Bronson,
Hugh Clemans,
E. NJ Carr,
A. M. Cloud,
Francis Dunham,
B. w. Grems,
H. E. Henderson,
J. S. Hilliard,
Henry Klaus,
A. D. Long,
A. r. lie Roy,
Fred H. Munson,
w. w. Matthews, F,
Geo. A. Newman, 9>,
M. A. Richardson,
Fred e. Richardson.
E. B.. Stiles,
A. O. Stanger,
Leo. Tierney,
F. B. Wilson,
Calvin Yoran, ,--,-.-
G. G. Yoran. ~
Edgewood-Ralp Bixby.
Colesburg-Wm. Hammond.
Greeley-Henry Drybread and L. B.
Massey.
Oneida-s. r. Knox.
Delhi. p. Sloan and e. B. Porter.
Hopkinton-W. 8. Beels, w. s. john
son, F. e. Williamson.
Sand Spring-H. s. Pierce.
Ryan. ]. Dolphin, Frank Foley.
Masonville-M Lillis.
Earlville- W. I. Millen, P. M. Cloud.
Dundee. l.. Gilbert, w. Byron
Robinson.
Any further advise or directions any
Registrant may desire In this matter
he may feel free to call for the under
signed. y
GEO. W. DUNHAM, Chairman.
w. II. NORRIS,
HUBERT CARR,
Members Legal Advisory Board.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
.iSt EXDenditureS.

Total income -----------------.-
List Expenditures.
Under the head of expenditures
farmers should be able to state the
sums paid out for the following items:
Interest paid NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Rent Paid
Repairs on farm buildings-----------
Repairs on fences ...--
Repairs on machinery ----.-----~---
Taxes paid (bring last receipts)- -
Insurance (farm buildings and pro-
duce) ---------
Hired help
Feed bought -------------------
Miscellaneous expenses ------------.-
Products consumed on farm will
be classified at an income of $500 an;
nually unless evidence is given that
it should be changed.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-03-07
Federated s. s. Notes.

The adult bible class known as the
Roe Bible Class" has been divided
into two fourishing classes, the old
er ones of the class continuing the
Roe Bible Glass" They have cho-
sen Rev. H. A. Noyes as their teacher,
and report very enjoyable sessions.
The younger division of the class are
now known as the "Ithiel Bible
Class" The word Ithiel means God
Is with u.s." They have unanimous
" elected Mrs. C. e. Woodson as
their teacher. The class recently
took sides in drive for members
and our attendance increased greatly.
The losing side in the contest gave
an entertainment in the church par
lors Friday evening Of last week. A
very pleasant time was reported by
all present, light refreshments were
served. This class Is 'up and COM
Ing" having decided to rehabilitate
an orchard in France. Also they ex-
pect to do some work along Christian
endeavor lines In outlying districts
The work in the Primary depart
ment is also thriving we hear, as they
have added another class. Miss Lois
Hall has taken charge of the tiny tots
and it is needless to say her hands
are full. Miss Lois seems perfectly
able, however, to handle the situa'
tiOn.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-03-07
A Pleasant Birthday Party.

Miss Marguerite Hisler entertained
a number of her friends on Saturday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Leon
ard Gillian, the occasion being her
eleventh birthday. She received
many pretty presents. Those pre-
sent were: Mary Patterson, Cecilia
Kenny, Lowell Lucas, Lilah Hill.
Ruby Hall, May Groshens, Kathleen
McDaid, Annie French, Bernice
Woodson, Leola Bennett. Mary Craw-
ford, Blanche Groshens. Betty Pnr'
key and Master Lewis Gillian.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-03-07
Morgan Boy Enlisted In Junior Rain
bow Regiment.

Gay NJ. Anderson, chairman of the
publicity committee for the sale of
thrift and war savings stamps in
Morrow county. announces that Mel
vim Ely of Morgan is the first of the
boys and girls qualifying for enlist
ment in the Oregon Junior Rainbow
Regiment from this county.
Membership in the Junior Rainbow
Regiment means that he has sold
$50 or more of war savings stamps.
Sale of war savings certificates con-
tinue to grow and from reports sent
out by the state chairman, 1t is ev-
ident that Oregon has fully decided
to take her share. SO far as Morrow
county is concerned she has long
way to go before completing the quo
ia, which has been placed at $4,000.
The local organization, under the di-
rection of C. e. Woodson. is planning
a campaign which will mobilize every
idle cent in the county, and from now
on thrift will be the order of the day.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-03-07
A Child's Delight Was Death For the
Mule.

"Bill" Padberg, extensive wheat
grower of the Clarks Canyon has one
less white mule this week than he
had last week. AS the story goes,
the mule rambled off to the school
house not far from the Padberg fields,
and entered the school house yard.
Being an inquisitive sort Of mule he
began an inspection of the play
ground apparatus and it was not long
before he became involved in the in
tricacies Of a child's swing-and
thereby hangs tale.
Mr.. Padberg found his big white
mule, the animal had been unable to
solve the mysteries Of this child's
plaything, and his soul had departed
for mule heaven. 1t appeared that,
in trying to get out of the coils OF
the swing ropes, which in some man
ner he had twisted about his neck,
Mr.. Mule had pulled back and choked
himself to death.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1918-03-07
Leg Broken When Horse Falls.

Pat Mollahan, local sheepman, re-
ceiyed a broken leg when his horse
fell with him last Saturday. The ac-
cident occurred at the John Kilken-
nv ranch on Hinton creek. The In
iured man was brought to town by
Albert Bowker and taken to the
Heppner Sanatorium, where the frac-
tured bone was set.