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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
RUMBLINGS FROM THE WATER
WAGON.

If the nationwide prohibition bill
becomes a law, which it likely will
this fall, some of the effects woult
be as follows:
Saving of 100000, 900 spent annual
ly by the American public for drink!
aggregating 100000 gallons.
Closing of $500 breweries and 2OO,'
900 saloons.
Conservation of approximately 40,
600 900 bushels of grain annually.
More than 100000 persons, includ'
ing bartenders and brewery workers
will be forced to get new jobs.
Capital amounting to more thar
$1,000, 100000, producing product
valued at S772,OOO,0OO annually, will
be affected. Some Of it will be dead
loss and part can be used in new
fields of investment
Approximately s5OO,OOO,O0O worth OF
whiskey will be forced into the mar
ket before January l, or be redistilled
for industrial purposes.
Loss of S3O0,OO0OOO annual revenue
to the federal government.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
FRANK j. REIGER In RACE FOR
HATCHERY POSITION.

| Frank Reiger, who has been employ
ed at the local Fish Hatchery for
some years, is candidate for the po-
sition of superintendent, made vacant
by the resignation Of G. G. Ainsworth
who has been advised by his physician
to go to Colorado for his health
Mr.. Reiger has been closely identi-
fled with the development of the hatch
cry at Spring Branch, and has taken
an unusual interest in the work there.
He is thoroughly posted on the ques-
tion Of fish culture, and when the thou
sands of persons visit the station he
is always ready to show them every
courtesy, and explain the operation of
the same. He has taken more than
a passing interest in the project dur
ing the years that he has been con-
nected with the station. If the Bu-
reau of Fisheries want man in charge
who is competent, and one who has
the endorsement of the people of Man
chester and vicinity, it will ap-
point Mr. Reiger. At meeting of
the Manchester Commercial club held
Monday evening resolution was un-
animously adopted urging the Bureau
of Fisheries to appoint Mr.. Reiger to
the position for which he is candi
date. Mr.. Reiger's appointment as
of the station would
be a fitting recognition of faithful
service rendered in the past.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
ALMIRA X. WALTERS.

Almira X. Walters was born in Clar
ion county, Pennsylvania October 81
1885, and died at the home of hel
niece, Mrs. Jacob Schwager, west Of
Manchester, Sunday, July 14th, 1918
She was the oldest child OF Mr.. anC
Mrs. John Walters, and came with hel
parents to Delhi, Iowa, in 1856, later
coming to Manchester. She received
her education in the school for the
deaf at Columbus, Ohio. She is sur
vived by two sisters. Mrs. Henrietta
Van Kuran of Manchester, and Mrs
Marion Dubois. of Edgewood.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Schwager on
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. c. X. Hud-
son had charge of the services. In
terment was made in Oakland ceme-
terry.
Among the relatives from away to
attend the funeral were Miss Alice
Walters of Waterloo, and Mrs. Dubois
of Edgewood.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
COUNTY QUOTA CUT DOWN.

! The Local Exemption Board received
orders last week to reduce the num-
ber of men to be sent to Camp Cor
don, Georgia, July "a, leaving on Illi-
nois central special at 4:45, from 112
to 81. The quota of men to leave here
for the five day period of July 29th,
has been fixed at Is.
The Local Board also received mott
fication the first of the week that Iowa
would be called upon for 500 men to
volunteer as mechanics who would re-
ceive several weeks of training at the
state agricultural college at Ames.
The quotas for each county for this
special call had not been announced,
but registrants of the June, 1918, reg
istration are afforded an opportunity
to enlist as mechanics. Only men who
have had an eighth grade education,
and who have mechanical tendencies
may enlist.
The three men who volunteered for
special training in school in Austin,
Texas, leave here on the 23rd of July.
The Local Boardsh has also received
a call for limited service, to do guard
duty and for fire companies at en-
barkation ports. Under this call men
who are placed in a class for limited
service may enlist, up to July 22nd.
Ray Connolly of Delhi left Monday
morning for Mooshart, Illinois. to en-
ter school for special training as a
concrete worker. Mr.. Connolly enlist
ed in this special branch of the SER
vice.
Will Brigmann of Manchester, Joe
Wintakger of Masonville, and Seeley
Billings, of Delhi, left Monday for
Sioux City, to enter a school for spe-
cial training. The first two enlisted
as carpenters, while Mr. Billings will
take up radio work.
Hills Willis, negro from Modest,
La, who registered in Delaware coun-
ty, left Tuesday for Camp Dodge, to
enter the training camp there.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
CLAIMS little Child
TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OF MIR.
AND MRS. E. N. BARKER Sue
CUMBS TO DREAD DISEASE.
ONLY CASE REPORTED TO DATE
Family Is Quarantined and Every
Means Used to Prevent Spread
of Disease.

The little two year old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ~ Barker, living on
a farm just south of Manchester, sue
cumbed to infantile paralysis early this
Wednesday, morning, after an illness
of about week. Where the little one
contracted the disease is mystery,
since there had been no cases report
ed previously to the child's being TAX
en- down with his violent disease, nor
has there been another case in Man
chester or vicinity developed since
this child was taken sick.
The Barker baby had the disease in
a violent form from the very outset,
and little hopes of recovery were en-
tertained from the start. The prem
ises are now under quarantine and ev-
cry available means are being used
to prevent the spread of the disease.
The efforts of the health officers and
physicians are effective, inasmuch as
no new cases have developed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barker have the pro-
found sympathy Of their friends in
the great sorrow that has come to
their home because of the tragic death
of their little daughter. .,.ssa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17

Chas. Kern. Dyersville.
Delhi Township-Elmer Lux, Hopkin
ton; Fl. Reth, Delhi; Thos. Grapes, Del
hi: Dan Schnittjer, Delhi; Schnittjel
Bros, Delhi.
Milo Township Chas. Haynes &
Haass Manchester; John Powers, Man
chester
Prairie ownship-Carrothers Bros.
Masonville; C. Hitler F. L. Durey, &
Frank Jordison. Man chester; VIM. Hell
serman, Manchester; c. J. Williams
Ryan; Keenan, Bros, Masonville; VIM
Carradus, Masonville; Chas. Jordison
Masonville.
South Fork Township-D. H. John
son. Hopkinton; W. V. Keith, Hopkin-
ton; j. L. Davis, Hopkinton; ]. p. Smith
& Schmael, Hopkinton: Freeze & Ben
eke, Hopkinton; L. j. Lang, Sand
Spring; Dan Richart, Hopkinton; John
TURNS, Hopkinton; Mcneil Bros, Hop
kinton; Starr Bros, Hopkinton.
Union township-Jim johnson & Co.,
Hopkinton.
Hazel Green township - Chrystal
Bros. Ryan; F. c. Wendt, Ryan; T. J.
McAravey, Coggon; Frank Wilson,
Hopkinton; B. J. Waldenback & Zum-
back, Ryan: H. & w. Spoerls, Ryan:
VIM. Sheppard, Ryan.
Adams township-Hughie McElliott,
Ryan; Chas. Hetserman. Ryan; Henry
LeClere, Ryan; Chas> Falconer, Ryan.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH IN
DRASTIC WAR MEASURE.

The State Board of Health has is
sued to all local boards of health the
most rigid set of instructions designed
to prevent the spread of Venereai di-
seases in Iowa, and are designed pri-
marily as war measure, as we'll as
protection to the health of the general
public. The Board of Health of this
city, at special meeting held Mon
day evening adopted the new regula-
tions and ordered the same published
in the newspapers, as requested by
the state board. The regulations are
printed in full in another column, for
the guidance of physicians. druggists
and all health officers. Persons af-
licted with such diseases named in
the regulations shall be restrained in
a separate house, house of detention
or hospital, until the health officer
upon written order releases such per-
SONS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
SOLDIERS LIKED WAY MANCHES.
TER TREATED THEM ON 4TH.

The following letter has been re-
ceived from the officer in command OF
the boys from Camp Dodge who gave
the exhibition drills in the Fourth OF
July celebration at Manchester:
Have been delayed few days in
writing this, due to the pressure of
odds and ends of work which had de-
veloped during my absence, but I feel
that on behalf OF the men and myself
| could not very we'll refrain from ex-
pressing my gratitude for the treat
ment we received while in your city
July and S.
THE men agree with me that we
have never seen anything finer
than the way your people took us in
to their homes land one might almost
say, their hearts as welD. We enjoy
ed every minute of the time spent,
I and the only fly IN the ointment was
the fact that the lateness of the hour
and rain combined to prevent our win
ming a baseball game. However, we
may be able to fix that UP later, if we
get chance to come back during
your fair week, which we desire very
much to do yN
For myself. l can only say that
I have never found finer bunch of
men to do business with; I have
never had less friction, and never
thought so much of town on so short
an acquaintance. Your people are
splendid, and if nothing prevents, I
am coming to Manchester to locate
after that arch tiend, kaiser Bill, has
been thoroughly squelched If every
one backed us up as your people seem
to, I'm sure that day would be lot
nearer than it may appear now.
Thanking you again for all favors
shown us. and hoping to see you all
soon, remain
Joe S. UNDERWOOD,
Second Battalion Athletic Officer"
The people of Manchester who OPEN
ed their homes to the soldier boys
were as favorably impressed with them
as Lieutenant's letter indicates the
boys were with Manchester The auto
trip to the government fish hatchery
in the morning and the dance in the
armory in the evening apparently
pleased the soldier boys.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
DISTRICT COURT.

Judge Geo. w. Dunham made the
following entries on the court salen-
dar last Saturday.
Probate.
Guardianship of Peter McKune. FL
nal report approved, guardian dis
chaged and bonds released.
Estate of Mary NJ Barr. Report filed
March Z, 1918, is approved as re-
ported.
Guardianship of Florence Saddler, ct
al. Hearing c. application to sell
real estate set ft:- August 8. 1918.
Estate Of Henrietta Cottet Admins
traitor. with will annexed authoriz-
ed to sell personal property at auc-
ton to highest bidder. without ap-
praisement, on giving notice of sale
as is customary for similar sales.
Law.
II. \. Dittmer VS.. Louisa B. Cross
On reading petition and being ad-
Vised }. A. Strickland is appointed
temporary guardian OF property of
defendant Bond fixed at S6,00O.OO.
Equity.
Margaret Hahesy VS. Kate H. Kerton,
ct al Referees final report and re-
port OF distribution approved. Ref
erees discharged and bonds releas-
ed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
FOOD ADMINISTRATIONS BULLE-
TIN

If the threshers eat you out of house
and home. call up Lafe Matthews, food
administrator of Delaware county. He
| is authorized to relax some Of the con-
servation rules in such circumstances
Wheat, barley and rye cannot be
fed to hogs and other live stock. The
cereals good for human consumption
must be used for that purpose as long
as the distress continues for lack :oi
food among our allies.
That it is quite right and proper to
do farm work on Sunday if that Sun
day work is necessary to produce food
crops to help whip Germany, is the at
titude of the rural churches of 1ndi-
ana expressed recently in conference
at Purdue University.
The sugar shortage in Iowa threat
ems to be very serious. Households
are being asked to reduce their con-
sumption 25 per cent, to a ration Of
three pounds per month, per person,
with a special allowance for home
canning. Even this gives our people
more than double the amount of su-
gar allowed the Allied nations. For
some months France has been allowed
but one and one-tenth pounds of sugar
per person per month.
Don't try to save sugar by not can
ming. Can enough for home use but
use less sugar than formerly
The rules of the Food Administra-
tion are not to be likely disregarded.
The papers are full of reports of pun
ishments inflicted on violators of food
regulations. If our patriotism doesn't
induce us to follow Uncle Sans dir
ections, our self interest must, because
it is bad business when he catches
anyone breaking his rules.
When we overeat or waste food we
are working for kaiser Bill and saw
ing him the expense and danger of
sending U-boats to destroy that much
food Wasted over here or sunk in
the ocean, it means the same to the
soldiers fighting over there and the
women and children dying of starva-
ton
l.. MATTHEW'S, SR.,
County Food Administrator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
THE FOURTH AT MANCHESTER

Without doubt one of the largest
gatherings in Delaware county was
that at Manchester on July T. The
celebration at the Fair grounds was
attended by $1,000 people and there
were 2200 automobiles on the ground.
The attractions were fine and the big
crowd was delightfully."- entertained.
The success of the celebration as we'll
as other similar events in Manchester
is largely due to the untiring efforts
of Mr.. E. w. Williams, who has plan
ned amusement programs that are
attractive and interesting.
Although rain prevented the even
ing fireworks program, the Manches-
ter celebration was fully deserving OF
the big crowd in attendance. Earl
vile Phoenix.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
Death SUMMONS
Two PIONEERS
WILLIAM ID. DUDLEY PASSES AWAY
AT HIS HOME MONDAY, JULY
18th, 1918.
WILLIAM HAIGH PASSES AWAY
Came to Delaware County in 1S46, and
Lived Here Since. Funeral Ser
vices Held Sunday Afternoon.

William A. Dudley, one of the pio-
neer citizens of Delaware county
passed away at his home on West
Butler street Monday, July 18th, after
an extended illness.
Funeral services are being held at
the home this afternoon. Rev. w. J.
Suckow has charge of the services,
and interment is being made in Oak
land cemetery
William A. Dudley was born in
Columbia county, New York, April
25th, 1888. He spent his boyhood days
married to Miss Abagail Smith on
October 7, 1866, and after their mar
riage they lived in Oswego county,
New York, until they came to Della
ware county in 1869. They located on
a farm in Milo township, and lived
there until eighteen years ago. when
i'll health prompted Mr.. Dudley to
quit the farm, and the family came to
Manchester, which has been his home
since.
Mr. Dudley is survived by five chill
dren, F. J. Dudley, of Carlyle, Kan
sas; Mrs NJ. T. Heath of Manchester;
Mrs. c. D. Fierstine of Hart, Michi-
gan; Mrs. D. H. Atwood, of Eagle
Grove, Iowa; and Perry Dudley of
Manchester Two sisters also sur
vive him, Mrs. Milla Miller of Masena.
New York; and Mrs. Mary Hardwick
of Muskegon, Michigan. Mrs Dudley
passed away on August 18th, 1917.
Mr.. Dudley was an ambitious man.
and although crippled for many years,
he would not let this handicap keep
him from doing his work on the'farm
and about the home. Until within a
year he would take the greatest de-
light in work in his garden, and do
ing the work about his own home.
Since the death of his wife year ago
his friends noted a decided decline in
his strength, and during all Of that
time he was given the best of care
by his daughter, Mrs. Heath.
Among the relatives here from dis
tance to attend the funeral services
today were Mr. and Mrs, M. A. Heath
of Waterloo; NJ. T. Heath and daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. F. Roney of Thornton,
Iowa; and Mrs. Atwood of Eagle
Grove, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
SAVE THE SWEET CLOVER,

Farmers who have sweet clover
growing along their fences on the
highways, are asked by the department
OF agriculture to not cut or destroy
the same, since while it is in bloom
ut supplies the bees with much valu-
able material from which to gather
honey. Sweet clover is not consid-
cred nOXious weed, and can easily
be eradicated if should get into
fields. The government needs a large
amount Of sweets. and honey is one of
the best substitutes for sugar. The
County Agent states that boys who
will gather sweet clover seed this fall
can earn as high as $175 per day.
There is a good market for sweet
clover seed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
WILLIAM HAIGH.

William Haigh, one of the few re-
naming veterans of the Civil war
and pioneer citizens of Delaware
county, died at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. VIM. F. Kewney, on East
Union street Friday, July 18th, 1918,
I after an illness of many weeks. Fu-
neral services were held at the Kew
ney home Sunday afternoon, the SER
vices being conducted by Rev. ". J.
Suckow, and interment was made in
Oakland cemetery. ..
VIM. Haigh was born in Yorkshire,
England, May 22nd, 1S41, and when he
was three years of age the family
came to America, and settled in Ohio.
Later the family moved to Indiana,
and in 1S46, they came to Delaware
county, and located on farm in Union
township. He grew to young man
hood in Delaware county, and when
his country needed the services of the
young men he enlisted in Co. H. 21st
Iowa Infantry, and served until 1865,
when he was given an honorable dis
charge because of physical disability
During the time that Mr. Haigh was
in the army he participated in many
of the bloody battles of the war of the
Rebellion. Following his discharge
from the army he returned to his
home county, and on September 5th,
1865, he was united in marriage with
Miss Caroline E. Vesey, the ceremony
taking place at Hopkinton. Mr.. Haigh
and his wife spent the greater part of
their lives on the farm. In 1907 they
removed to Ryan, and in 1912 they
came to Manchester. During the last
twelve months or more they have
of their daughter, Mrs. Kewney, who
been making their home in the home
gave them the most tender care
Mr.. Haigh is survived by the aged
wife and six children: Samuel Haigh
of Upton, Ohio; VIM. F. Haigh of
John E. Haigh of Frank
fort, South Dakota; Mrs.. Evelyn
Woodward Of Melvern, Kansas; Mrs
Carl Mangold of Ryan; and Mrs. w. F.
kewney of Manchester. Three sisters
also survive him-NIrs Elizabeth Ellis |
Of Wyoming. Illinois; Mrs. Hannah |
Dean Of Spencer, Iowa, and Mrs Cur
is Blanchard Of Hopkinton.
Deceased was a member Of the First !
Congregational church Of this city, and ,
If W. A. Morse Post, G.. 4. r. He was
and respected by every one
who knew him. He was man of
Kindly impulses, and lived Christ
an life. In his business dealings with
lis fellowmen he was always honor
lble, and had won the esteem of his
leighbors and friends because of his
trict adherance to the principles of
GOLDEN rule
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
G. G. AINSWORTH RESIGNS POSI-.
TION.

G. G. Ainsworth, who has been the
superintendent of the Fish Hatchery
at Spring Branch for more than two
years. has resigned that position and
expects to go to Denver, Colorado,
soon, A few weeks ago Mr. Ainsworth
sustained severe injuries in a fall
and has been laid up most of the
time since the accident After con-
sulting with specialists about his con-
dition, he was advised, to go to a
dryer climate, and he has decided to
go to Colorado, in the hope that the
change may prove beneficial to his
health. He has secured an excellent
position with the Fish Bureau of Colo
RADIO. and will be located at Denver.
His friends regret to learn that Mr..
and his family are about
to leave the county, but wish them
we'll in their new home at Denver.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
CITY COUNCIL.

The City Council met in regular ses
sion Monday evening, with Council
men Williams, Hruby, Clark and Barr
present.
The contract and bond of William
Jewell was presented and accepted
and the monthly reports of the city
treasurer and city manager were ac
cepted and placed on file.
The usual grist of monthly bill:
were checked and allowed.
After transacting the usual busines
the council adjourned and met as {
Board of Health. City Health Physi
clan Burns was also present, and {
plan upon which to proceed to clear
up the city was mapped out. Or
Tuesday DR.. Burns and Mayor Nun
son engaged in an inspection trip o.
the city, and found many places which
need immediate attention, and unless
the owners of the property do some
quick work at cleaning up their prem
ises. the local Board Of Health will
take the legal steps to enforce a gen.
eral clean up. City Health Physician
Burns is now making out a detailed
report of his findings on Monday. and
as soon as he has this completed he
will present it to the local board of
health.
The local board proposes to leave
not a single stone unturned in their
efforts to eliminate every possible
place that disease germs can come
from, and citizens generally will do
we'll to cooperate with the officers
in this respect. With a disease as
violent as infantile paralysis at our
very door the time has arisen for
drastic measures to prevent possible
spread of the dread disease.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
l.. MATTHEW'S, SR.,
County Food AdministratO tor
PARTY REACH FAIL
MOUTH,

Writing to the editor of the Demo-
crat, A. O. Stanger says: Reached
Falmouth eighth day after leaving
home No trouble to speak Of. Only
made one stop to change tires for a
puncture No trouble whatever Fine
roads, good weather. and not a drop
of rain 1t is 1916 miles from Man
chester to this place. Am surprised
how easily one can make this trip.
Crops good all the way, except that
frost injured corn in Michigan three
Weeks ago" .....
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-17
FAREWELL FOR THE BOYS.

Elaborate plans are now under way
for a fitting farewell to be given tt
the 81 boys who leave Manchester
next Wednesday afternoon, at 4:45
by special train over the Illinois Cen
tral, for Camp Gordon, Ga.
The young men will meet at the
court room on the afternoon of Tues
day, July 23rd, for roll call, and for.
NAL induction into the army. Or
Wednesday afternoon the men will as.
semble at the court room, and at 800
o'clock the program will be given in
front of the north door of the court
house. A. NJ. Cloud of this city will
preside over the program, and Rev
Father Malloy of Ryan and Mayor
Schilling of Colesburg will give ad-
dresses.
Among the men to leave for camp
are two of the members of the Coles
burg band. That organization will be
on hand and assist in furnishing a
part of the musical numbers.
The Manchester Community Orches-
ira will make its initial appearance
in public and give musical selections.
The local orchestra is under the dir
ection of Supt. w. A. Ottilie, who has
now fine working musical organiza-
ton, one that will be worth hearing.
Because of the unusually large num-
ber of men to leave on that day, and
the large number Of people who will
be here to bid farewell to the boys,
it is suggested by the Local Board
that relatives and friends of the young
men bid them farewell before leaving
the court house, since the platform at
the station will be roped off and po-
Iced so that the young men will not
be hindered in boarding the special
train with their baggage. If the
friends of the young men will kindly
to heed the suggestion of
the Local Board, they will confer a
favor upon the soldiers and the. Board.