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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
TWENTY.NINE men
TO Leave soon
DELAWARE COUNTY'S QUOTA TO
ENTRAIN MONDAY, OCTOBER
21ST, FOR CAMP IN SOUTH.
1917 CLASS ONE IS EXHAUSTED.
Class One Men Of June 1918 Registra.
ton Are All In Call for Next
Week.

The Local Board has called twenty
nine men of Glass One of the 1917 and
June, 1918, registration, to fill the
quota called by the government for the
October Draft The men from Della
ware County will entrain for Camp
Greenlief, Lytle, Georgia, Monday at
ternoon, October 21, at $3.50.
Following are the men called:
1917 Registration.
137-James E. Drummy, Ryan. 4 ..
156-Henry Herring, Dyersville.
430-Herbert S. Nurre, New Vienna.
765-Harvey E. Stillabower, Manches-
..s ter. ....
93s-Robert S. Billhorn. Thorpe.
1O25-Frank Q. Wilson, Hopkinton.
1143-Chas. H. McAreavy, Coggon.
June 1918 Registration.
3-Arthur Kramer, Earlville.
1O-John w. Pulver, Delhi.
42-John G. Tegeler, Dyersville
111-James J. Burns, Ryan.
112-William T. Claus Delhi.
114-Frank A. Maurer, Manchester.
115-Joseph Lowe, New Vienna.
116-Ed. ]. Kurt, Monticello.
117-Stillman c. A. Locke, Etna, Me.
119-Perry A. Little, Earlville. (
121-Harry F. F. Killers, Delaware.
123-Chas. N. Thorning, Dyersville.
124-william Foffel, Lamont.
127-Albert L. McEnany, Ryan.
128-Bernard Kern, Dyersville.
134-Doyle D. Boone, Manchester.
139-Harry NJ Pierce, Manchester.
14O-Ralph G. Binning, Greeley.
142-Aloys c. Jasper, Dyersville.
149-Frank x. r. Funke, New Vienna
15O-Robert L. Condor, Manchester.
153-Dale j. Gibson, Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
POPULAR MAIL CARRIER
ANSWERS SUMMONS
GILES F, BLOODWORTH DIES AT
HIS HOME AFTER LONG
ILLNESS.
INFLUENZA CLAIMS YOUNG MEN
James w. Fellows Dies At His Home
on 'sMerryland" Early Sunday
Morning.

Giles F. Bloodworth passed away
at his home on Fayette street early
Monday morning, after an Illness Of
several weeks. Some years ago Mr..
Bloodworth suffered two attacks Of
pneumonia, which depleted his physi-
cal forces materially, and since then
he has been in delicate state OF
health most of the time.
Mr.. Bloodworth was one Of the first
rural mail carriers when the system
was inaugurated in 1901 He has
carried mail continuously on Route
S out of Manchester during all of these
years, in fact he was the only one of
the original carriers that continued
In the service for the seventeen years.
He was popular with the patrons on
his route and gave them the best OF
service.
Giles F. BlO0dworth was born tn
Nebraska, May 9th, 1859 When he
was S years old his parents came to
Iowa, and located at Elkport, where
he grew to young manhood. He was
united in marriage with Miss Rachel
Baker, at Wood Center, January 9Th,
1882. Mr.. Bloodworth lived in Clay
ton county until 1890, when he came
to Manchester which has been his
home since.
Mr.. Bloodworth is survived by his
wife, and two daughters, Mrs. c. E.
Carlow, Of CARRIER, Iowa; Mrs. e. W..
Webster, of Oelwein, and one son,
Morton Bloodworth, of Dubuque, Iowa.
Funeral services were held at the
family home this wednesday, morn
ing. Following the services the re-
mains were taken to Bethel cemetery,
near Osterdock. The services at the
grave were conducted by the Rev.
Harry Riggs of Colesburg.
Mr.. Bloodworth's death removes
from Manchester man who was be-
loved by large circle of friends. He
was Of very companionable nature,
and made friends Of everyone with
whom he came in contact His pass
!, ing brings sorrow to many people in
Manchester and along the route he
\ served SO faithfully for SO many years.
Sincere sympathy is felt for the wife
and children in their hour of. sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
NOTICE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.
The War Board of the federal gov

The War Board OF the Ie0eral gov
ernment has instructed all newspapers
to discontinue subscriptions that are
more than three months In arrears.
This ruling is one of the many ways
that the government will save paper
and material which goes into the max.
ing of paper. The Democrat, In com.
mon with all newspapers In the cOun.
try, has signed pledges to conserve
newsprint and other paper stock, and
by the first of November We will be
obliged to make report to the War
Board, stating what saving has been
made.
Our subscribers will greatly assist
us in this work by looking ut the date
on the name tag this week, and II you
find your subscription is three months
or more in arrears, kindly renew the
anne before November LIST.
The cooperation Of our subscribers
will assist us very much in strictly
complying with the orders of the War
Board.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16

and lived on the farm all of his life.
On June 2Sth, 1918. he enlisted in
the army as a cement worker, and
entered the training school at Moose
heart, Illinois. At Mooseheart he re-
cefved two months of special train
ing, and from there he was sent to Ft.
BENJAMIN Harrison, Indiana, where
he had been in training since. He was
skilled workman and after complet-
ing his special work in the school,
was making a fine record as a SOL
dier.
Mr.. Connolly IS survived by his
mother, Mrs. Mary Connolly. three
brothers, Luke and Mike Of near Hop
kinton, and Hugh, at home; and five
sisters, Mrs. Kliff Kramer of Worth
ington; Mrs. Miles Belcher of Do
land, South Dakota; Mrs. R. E. Finch
of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Anton New
house of Kenebec, South Dakota; Mrs
James Duggan of Ryan. Mr.. Con-
oily, the young soldiers father, pass
ed away in March, 1904.
The news of Mr.. Connolly's death
has brought sorrow to many friends
who knew him so we'll. He was a big
hearted young fellow and was loved
by a large circle of friends. His death
comes as grievous blow to the wild
owed mother, and to the brothers and
sisters. He made the supreme sacri-
flee for his country and on Delaware
County's beautiful service flag will
be placed another gold star.
Profound sympathy goes ont to the
lgrief-stricken mother, and the Other
members of the family in this hour ol
sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
Notice

There has been much talk and
alarm about the present epidemic.
The doctors of the city and the board
of health do not believe there is any
good reason for alarm at the present
time. There have been a few deaths
from pneumonia, but not an unusual
number for this time of the year. The
public can accomplish much by keep
ing calm, remaining at home when
business does not require their pres
ence elsewhere, quit visiting the sick,
give up house-to-house visits, keep the
children at home after school hours.
forbid parties and picnics. Regular
hours of retiring at night, plenty Of
fresh air, eating meals regularly, but
not overeating, and avoidance of get
ting wet, together with confinement
to bed when fever develops, is good ad-
vice to follow, H..
BY order of
F. H. MUNSON,
Chairman Board of Health.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
FOR SENDING
CHRISTMAS PARCELS TO BOYS
- OVERSEAS.

Army authorities, under General
Pershing are issuing Christmas par
eel label to each man. The man will
be instructed to mail this label to
home relatives, or friends, who upon
receiving it will present it to the
nearest chapter or branch headquar-
ters, or such other place as may be
later designated by the county chap
ter. They will receive one carton
3x4x9 inches in size.
The person, receiving it may fill
with any combination of articles which
will fit in, without bulging the sides,
which are not barred by the post Of
fee department When completely
packed and ready for mailing the
weight of the carton must not exceed
three pounds.
Parcels will then be presented at
places hereafter designated, for ex-
animation by Red Cross officials, in
order to exclude all liquids, inflamma-
BILE material, mechanical, chemical or
other devices or compositions which
may ignite or explode, poisons of any
kind. Notes, messages, letters or
writing of any kind must not be plac-
ed in the parcel, nor any article Of
food that will not remain fresh until
Christmas.
The department makes the follow
ing suggestions: Dried fruits and 9TH
er food products should be packed in
small tin or wooden boxes, one-quar-
ter to one-half pound size. Hard
candy, including chocolates, would
probably be safe in tin foil or heavy
but no soft chocolates nor
that could possibly be crush
ed should be used No articles packed
in glass should be placed in the pack
age For wrapping the gifts use
handkerchief, twenty
seven inches square.
The parcel should not be wrapped
when brought to the Red Cross off,
cials for examination, as it must be
inspected by them and weighed The
officials will then attend to the wrap
ping of each parcel, and place there
on the Christmas parcel label. The
person sending the parcel shall then
affix sufficient postage to carry it to
N. j., which will be at the
rate of fourth class or parcel post zone
rates. The Red Cross officials will
then take charge of the parcel, and de-
liver to the post office for mailing.
Parcels cannot be accepted unless
the Christmas Parcel Label is
brought in with it on or before No.
18th, 1918.
Do not affix the label to the carton.
before delivery to the Red Cross Off
cials. They will attend to that after
parcel is examined and wrapped.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
JAMES ". FELLOWS.

James w. Fellows, member OF the
firm of Runkle & Fellows, owners OF
''Merryland," northwest Of Manches-
ter, passed away Sunday morning, fol-
lowing weeks illness. Mr.. Fellows
was taken i'll with influenza, which
later developed into pneumonia, cul-
minating in his death after short
space of time. The remains of Mr..
Fellows were taken to his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. w. D. Fellows, at Cedar
Rapids Monday morning, and funeral
services were held from the home on
Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. In
terment was made in Oak Hill cem-
etery.
Mr.. Fellows was born in Sadelia,
Missouri, July 26th, 1886, and on May
1st, 1911, he came to Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, where he resided until he came
to Manchester, in March, 1918. Mr..
Fellows graduated from the electrical
department of Pratt Institute, at
Brooklyn, New York. For a time he
engaged in engineering work and was
very successful in that line Of work.
On June 23rd, 1917, he was united in
marriage with Miss Floy Runkle, one
of Cedar Rapids most charming and
well known young women. Last
March Mr.. Fellows, and his brother-in-
law, Merrill H. Runkle purchased the
farm so long owned by the late Capt.
J. F. Merry, and moved on the place.
The young men came here prepared
to carry on farming on a large scale
bringing with them one of the most
complete outfits of farm machinery to
be found in Delaware county.
Mr.. Fellows made friends of all OF
his neighbors by reason Of his COM
panionable nature, and his willingness
to be helpful to everyone who needed
assistance Of any kind. He being an
expert mechanic his neighbOrs fire.
auently went to him for advice when
difficulties with machinery came up.
During his college days he took an ac-
tive interest in athletics, winning state
medals from the states of Massachu-
sets and New Jersey. He also was
active in Y. M. c. A. work. both in
college and in the city of Cedar Rap
ids, and was member of the Pres
byterian church Mr.. Fellows and his
wife had expressed their intention of
transferring their church membership
from the Cedar Rapids church to the
First Congregational church of this
city, insNovember.
Mr.. Fellows is survived by his wife
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. D. Eel
lows, and one sister, Mrs. Glenn
Moore, of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Eel
lows will remain with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Runkle, in Cedar Rapids
for time
The untimely death of Mr.. Fellows
comes with crushing force to the wife
who is PROSTATE with grief, Mrs. Eel
lows, and all attached to the young
man by tender family ties, have the
profound sympathy of many friends
in this time of sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16

stricken with the disease, which later
developed into pneumonia, causing ms
death yesterday. Funeral services VIII
he held at the home of his brother
Fred Theel, Saturday afternoon, ana
burial will be made in the cemetery
at Thorpe.
We hope to be able to give sun
able obituary notice regarding MT
Theel in our next issue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
MUST REPORT THE AMOUNT OF
GRASS SEED.

Fred B. Johnson, of this city, has
been appointed by the department of
agriculture at Washington, D. c.. as
Reporter for seeds in Delaware county,
and it will be his duty to make month
ly reports on the amount of grass
seeds on hand by dealers and growers
in the county. Every dealer and grow
er of seeds is obliged to report to Mr..
Johnson once month, in order that
he may be able to make his report to
the department at Washington. Mr..
Johnson will appreciate it very much
if those who handle seeds will report
to him the amount they have on hand
now, so that his report can be made
by November 1st.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
Y. NJ. C. A. WAR WORK REPRESEN.
TATIVE TO GIVE ADDRESS.

Mr.. E. C. Wolcott, War Work Per-
sonnel Secretary for the Y. NJ C. A. OF
Iowa will deliver an address to men
in the court room on Tuesday evening
October 22nd, at o'clock, at which
time every man in the county who is
interested in the work that the as
sociation is doing for the soldiers in
the camps and on the battlefields of
France, should be present. This meet
is held for the sole purpose Of inter-
esting men in the work that needs to
be done at this time There is no admis-
sion charge, and nc collection will be
taken
Mr. Wolcott addressed a conference
of county chairmen and others inter-
ested in the work from Northeastern
Iowa, at Dubuque last Friday evening.
At that meeting Mr.. Wolcott set out
the great needs for ~" workers, and
what is being accomplished by those
already in the foreign field. He spoke
Of the various phases of work that the
"Y" men do for the soldiers who are
fighting so heroically on all the bat
tie fronts at the present time. Those
who heard him could not help but
feel that the work the Y. M. C. A. is
doing has vital place in the winning
of the war. Mr.. Wolcott is spend
ing some time in the state, conduct
ing a campaign for recruits. Iowa's S
quota is one hundred men per month.
What the association needs sadly at
the present time is men qualified as
physical directors, men who can
manage canteenS, hut secretaries,
auto mechanics who can drive motor
trucks, men who can plan entertain
ment programs, and quite a number
of men with more than ordinary eX-
ecutive ability.
Delaware county has been divi-
ded into districts, with a chairman in
each. Each Of these chairmen is to
bring as many men from his locality
to this meeting as possible, in order
that the great work which is being
done may be more fully understood.
Delaware County is indeed fortunate
to have Mr. Wolcott come here and ex-
plain the work He is man of excep-
tional personality, and is one of the
ablest speakers He is heart and soul
in the "Y' work and can make his
hearers appreciate what the organiza-
tions work means to our boys in
France and England and the other
countries allied with the United Stat
es in the world war.
Every man in the county, who is in
terested in Y. M c. A. war work should
hear Mr.. Wolcott next Tuesday eve
ming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
INFLUENZA CLAIMS
Two SOLDIER BOYS
HARRY SHEPPARD DIES AT CAMP
MABRY, TEXAS, AFTER BRIEF
ILLNESS.
DELHI BOY IS .FLU" VICTIM
RAYMOND A. Connolly Dies at Ft.
BENJAMIN Harrison, as Result of
Dread Disease.

Harry A. Sheppard. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Sheppard Of Milo town
ship died at Camp Mabry, Texas, Sat-
urday morning, October 18th, follow
pneumonia. Private Sheppard kept
the fact that he was i'll with in
fluenza from his people, and when
pneumonia had developed his parents
were notified. Upon receiving word
that his condition was critical his
father started for Texas, but soon af-
ter the father had left a second mes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
FURNACE DEMONSTRATION.

W. B. Miller & Son will give dem
onstration of the Caloric pipeless fur
mace at their store on Friday and Sat-
urday Of this week. A representative
from the factory will be at their store
and explain the operation of this pop7
ular brand of furnaces. Note what
they say about this kind of furnace
in their space on another page of this
issue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
OCTOBER TERM OF COURT.

Judge Fl. 3. Boise Of Waterloo open
ed the regular October term of the
Delaware District court here on Mon
day, and during the opening two days
of court disposed of a large number of
probate and equity matters. No or
der for the appearance of the trial
jury has been issued by the court. and
it is quite likely that no jury will be
summoned at this term of court. The
grand jury was summoned on Monday
and is now in session.
Judge Boise adjourned court on
Tuesday afternoon until Thursday
forenoon, when the routine business
will be resumed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
RAYMOND A. CONNOLLY.

Raymond A. Connolly, son of Mrs.
Mary Connolly, of near Delhi, died at
Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana,
Saturday, October 18th, 1918, after a
siege of Influenza, which developed
into pneumonia The remains of the
young soldier arrived at Earlville
Monday evening, and were taken to
the home of his mother, southwest
of Delhi. Funeral services were held
in the Catholic church at Delhi Tues
day morning, Rev. T. Rooney, Of Man
chester, conducting the services. In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16

The Democrat regrets that it is
unable to give space this week to
carefully prepared report of the State
w. C. T. U. convention. This report
was prepared by Mrs. o. NJ Phenicie,
county president. We will give this
report, together with other items of
news crowded out this week, in our
issue of next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
MRS. INEZ PARKER.

Mrs. Inez Parker, niece of the late
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Ryan, died in a
hospital at Kansas City, Mo-, last
week, after lingering illness. The
remains were brought to Manchester
Sunday afternoon, and laid to rest in
Oakland cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16

"A. B. Robinson and Mrs. Anna
Fitch of Newman's Grove Nebraska,
arrived Monday afternoon, in response
to a message stating that their sis
ter, Mrs. w. D. Work was in criti-
cal condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16

Nellie Sprague of MeDonough, New
York; Mrs. Mary Pratt, Mrs. Kittie
Storey and Mrs. Ida Pegump, all OF
Manchester.
The bereaved relatives have the SYM
pathy of their friends in their sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16

terment was made in the cemetery
at Delhi.
Raymond Connolly was born on the
home farm near Delhi July 9Th, 1895,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
ROBERT THEEL.

Robert Theel, a farmer 35 years of
age, living in Honey Creek town
ship, died Tuesday morning, as a re-
suit of influenza Mr.. Theel was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
TEXT OF PRESIDENT WILSON'S REPLY TO GERMANY's
SECOND PEACE NOTE

TEXT OF sEcoNb fEAeE 'hN"AN
The text Of President Wilson's reply to Germany made public
at $50 Monday afternoon follows:
he unqualified acceptance by the present German
ment by Large % the h Of ddes the
Congress the United States the 9Th Of January 1918 and
a %
of the 9th and 18th OF October
clearly understood that the of evacuation
conditions of armsce matters which must pc
States allied and the President feels it MS
duty that be npoy by hs
factory safeguards and the OF e
military supremacy of the armies OF the United States ana ne
'''''' ''''''''N' Decision Of Allies Too
he The and decision of the allied
he President feels that it is also his duty to add that
ernnents With which of the United States is as
ISOLATED as beigeent consider armistice
humane hum M m practices which they still persist in.
the a time a ad St. ae w Of its
in sinking ships at sea and not
Gn e % se and m
withdrawal Flanders and France the German armies are p
garded as in direct violation rules and practices Of civilized
warfare Cities villages not destroyed are being
80 Acts of Inhumanity.
he nations associated against Germany cannot be
o cessation of arms while of nhuman spoation
and hasat 5 beng hear
ut is necessary aso that there be no possibility
o misunderstanding that President should solemn call
the attention German the language ana
Intent of one of of which the German
now accented It is the address of the President
delivered at Mt Vernon on the Fourth of July, last
1T follows: The destruction OF every arbitrary M
the of the world it cannot be presently destroy
led at least it's reduction to virtual impotency
he power which hitherto controlled the German nation IS
of the sort described 1t is within the choice OF the
to alter it. The Presidents words just quoted naturally
constitute condition precedent to peace o
action of the German people themselves The presldent
upon the and the
of the guarantees which be given IN this
Is INDISPENSABLE the governments associated against
many should beyond peradventure with whom they are
dealing - -, l.. 49, ~o,,., ord i'm,
Iperial government of Austria Hungary. ,.,.,4s
Sir renewed OF my nlgn
(Signed) . nODrNA Af11>o
"Mr Frederick Oederlin." .c.,,n ;+rs+s
charge Aares Ad Interim in charge OF German interests
in the United States'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16

TEXT OF GERMANYS SECONU fEACE =.
to the questions the President Of the United States
the German government hereby declares: -, , l..
German accepted the terms laid down by
President Wilson address of January the eighth ana
subsequent addresses the foundation OF
to upon practical details of the application OF
The German believes that the
th oos associated with government OF the Unlted
also take the position by President Wilson in ms
dress The Government in % with
declares itself ready comply with the
ha the President may occasion the meeting OF mixed com
for making the
The nTesent German government which has under-
the responsibility the step toward peace mas Dee
bv conferences agreement with the great u
reichstag -. ~ 90 bic .c+;ons hv the will of
the majority speaks the name OF the German ReGpe
IS;maj, = O "Solf State Secretary Of Foreign ONCE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-14
ACCUSED OF SEDTTION.

New York March 13.-Dr. William J. Robinson who was arrested by United States secret service agents last week, was arraigned before a United States Commissioner today for preliminary hearing on a charge of having violated the Espionage Act. The physician, who came to the United States from Russia more than thirty years ago, declares that he is probably, but the secret serv- ice men say that statement does not appear to be borne out by a close reading of the numerous articles he has written since the United States entered the war. For long time Dr. Robinson has been known as one of the most active of the peace -at-any price advocates. Recently, it is al legged, he caused to be published a document urging that the United States enter an immediate peace with Germany, which country, he maintains, is victorious and can ney- CT be defeated by the allies. Dr. Rob- inson is said to have spread much of his propaganda in the form of open letters to President Wilson.