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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
YOUNG MEN enlist
FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
FOURTEEN YOUNG MEN FROM
COUNTY LEAVE SATURDAY
TO ENTER SERVICE.
WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL TRAINING
Young Men Take Advantage Of OppOr'
tunity Government Offers to En-.
listed Men.

Fourteen young men of Delaware
County will leave Saturday, June 18th,
to enter three technical schools for
special training in auto repair work
and truck driving, radio work, and con-
crete work. Some time ago the gov
ernment gave young men Of draft age
the opportunity of enlisting in various
branches of the service and many Of
the young men took advantage OF the
offers made and listed their names
with the Local Board for such service.
From this list the Local Board has
made up list of fourteen to fill the
quota of this county. Orders to fill
the quota were received by the Board
Tuesday. Entraining orders have not
been received at this time, except that
all of the young men must be at the
respective schools not later than the
18th of June.
The five boys who are to be sent to
the State University at Iowa City for
special work in Radio, auto engineer
ing, and concrete work are Louie R.
Haigh and Archie V. LIE Clere of Man.
chester; Lester Gearhart and Earl
H. Neil of Hopkinton, and c. F. Vesey,
of Delhi.
Six young men will be sent to Ames
for course in auto machine work.
They are George Lyman and Harry
We'll of Manchester; Jas. w. Flynn,
New Vienna; H. A. Jennerjohn, C. r..
Battin and Rhinda Sandhagen Of Dun
dee. ...
Fred l.. Blosch, Dennis E. Ryan and
Roy Sheppard will go to Des Moines
college for special training in auto re-
pair work and truck driving.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
BOARD IS CANyAsING VOTES.

The Board of Supervisors are in
session this week. and in addition to
transacting the regular routine busi-
ness of the term the canvassing of
the Primary Election vote also occu-
pied the attention Of the board for
several days. Only in few instances
were there slight discrepancies found
in the totals as given in these COLI
umns last week 1t was found by the
canvass of the vote that J. j. Pentony
received 220 votes for the nomination
of sheriff on the democratic ticket;
Leo. F. Tierney, democratic candi-
date for county attorney, received 1S5
and Chas. Reggentin, candidate for
supervisor on the democratic ticket
received 17S votes. The three candi-
dates on the democratic ticket were
nominated without opposition on their
ticket.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
AN OPEN COMPETITIVE EXEMINA.
TION.

A competitive examination under
the rules OF the U. S. Civil Service
Commission for the position of clerk
(male and female) and carrier in the
post office at Manchester, Iowa, will
be held on Saturday. June %, 1918,
commencing at 8 o'clock a. m.
Applications for this examination
must be made on the prescribed form.
which, with necessary instructions,
may be obtained from the commits
sion's local representative, Mr.. w.
Floyd Evans, Secretary U. S. Civil
Service Board, at the Manchester Post
Office, or from the undersigned.
All persons wishing to take this ,ex-
animation should secure blanks and
file their applications with the under
signed at once in order to allow time
for any necessary corrections and to
arrange for the examination.
Each applicant will be required to
submit to the examiner on the day Of
examination a photograph OF himself
taken within two years.
j. NJ SHOEMAKER,
Secretary Civil Service Board, st.
Paul, MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
JOE MCCORMICK HONORED.

Joe Mccormick, formerly of this
city, but who has for some years been
located at Cedar Rapids, was elected
secretary of the Knights of Columbus
order at the state convention held in
Fort Dodge last week. Mr.. McCor-
mick has held number Of important
positions in the order, and now that
he has been honored by being elected
to the position of secretary, he will de-
vote his entire time to the work Of
the organization. Mr.. Mccormick is
we'll fitted for the important place.
A large part of his time will be de-
voted to field work among the state
councils, such as organizations. An
other department of his work will be
the publicity feature. Mr.. McCor-
mick's many friends in Manchester
congratulate him upon the honor that
has been conferred upon him by the
X. c. organization.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
COMPLETES MEDICAL COURSE.

Leon Beardslee, of this city, grad
yates today from the College OF Medi-
cine at the State University at Iowa
City. Mr.. Beardslee is son OF Mrs.
A. L. Beardslee and has put in hard
licks preparing himself for his pro-
fessional career. During his college
career he has won numerous honors
and has represented the university at
some important meetings outside OF
the state. He leaves the early part or
July for Chicago to enter one OF the
hospitals to practice medicine and
surgery. He enlisted in the medical
reserve corps last winter and will en-
ter the service of the government as
soon as the order comes for him to do
so.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
THE FOURTH 0F
JULY IN MANCHESTER
COMMITTEE PERFECTING PLANS
FOR BIGGEST CELEBRATION
EVER HELD HERE.
CAMP DODGE SOLDIERS COMING
County Service Flag to Be Dedicated.
Speaker OF National Reputation
to Give Address.

Officers Of the Delaware County Fair
society are rapidly perfecting elabor-
ate plans for one of the biggest
Fourth of July celebrations ever held
in Delaware county. The celebration
will take place on the fair grounds,
and the proceeds derived from the
nominal gate fees will be used to
erect a stock pavilion on the fair
grounds.
The celebration will open with big
street parade which will be headed by
Charles Barnette of Farley, who last
year played the part of Uncle Sam
in such realistic fashion. The parade
is scheduled to take place at 1880 in
the forenoon on the streets of the CITY,
while all the other activities of the day
will take place on the fair grounds.
Soldiers From Camp Dodge Coming.
Arrangements have been made
whereby a large number of the Della
ware county boys now in training at
Camp Dodge will be granted a days
leave of absence and allowed to come
home to participate in the activities
Of the day.
One of the chief features of the af-
ternoon will be the dedication Of a
county service flag, on which will be
placed a star for each man now in the
service of his country. The committee
is very anxious that no one be omitted
from the flag, and it is suggested that
anyone in the county who knows of
some one having enlisted without hav-
ing made known such fact to the ex-
emption board telephone to Mrs. A.
w. Stearns, chairman of the Womans
Committee of the County Council Of
Defense.
A speaker OF national reputation
will be secured as the speaker of the
afternoon. More definite announce
ment as to this part Of the program
to be made later.
The committee has arranged for
several ball games, plenty Of free acts,
races, drills, music by three bands,
and fireworks.
In future issues the committee will
make more detailed announcement Of
the various features for the day.
Watch for the complete program and
make your plans to celebrate the
Fourth at Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
Methodist Episcopal.

There will be a community service
in the Methodist church Thursday
evening at o'clock. The topic for
discussion will be What can we do
for our boys and the nation?"
+ The Ladies' Aid society meets Fri
day afternoon and special invita-
ton is extended to the new people of
the community to be present.
The young people of the Epworth
League will hold a social evening on
Friday, beginning at o'clock. All are
invited.
Sermon subject for Sunday morning,
June 18th, will be "The Gospel Of
Reconciliation" Evening. Christ and
the Storm on the Sea of Gallilee."
Sunday school at II o'clock.
Young Peoples meeting at a. m.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
NEW OUESTIONAIRES HERE.

The Local Exemption Board has re-
ceived the supply of Questionaires and
upon receipt of instructions from the
Adjutant General will mail them to
the registrants of June 5th. Regis
trants will have the assistance of the
Legal Advisory Board in filling out
these Questionaires, the same as in
the past. In many respects the new
Questionaires are the same as those
used last January. Some changes
have been made in the forms. Clas-
sification of men who registered on
June 5th, will be made after the Ques-
tionaires are all filled out and are re-
turned to the local board.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
RED CROSS NOTES.

The following letter from Central
Headquarters speaks for itself and
proves the efficiency as we'll as faith
fulness of the county chapter:
Mrs. Alice Philip, Delaware Coun-
ty Chapter, American Red Cross, Man
chester, Iowa.
"My Dear Mrs. Philipp:-I know
you will be pleased to learn that your
standing on hospital supplies and gar
ments for the month of May, places
your Chapter in the star class so far
as this branch of the work is concern
ed. This means that 80 per cent of
the hospital supplies and garments
from your chapter which we inspected
during May were rated as "A"
You will remain on the star chapter
list during the month Of June. Your
retention of this honor after July 1st
will depend upon the quality of hos
pital supplies and garments from you,
inspected by us during this month, and
so on for each succeeding month.
"Congratulating you on the good
work your chapter is doing, I remain
"Very truly yours,
BUREAU OF WOMAN'S WORK,
by Carolyn M. Ely, Superintendent
Hospital Supplies and Garments
The surgical dressings quota for the
month of June Is 3600-8x4 compress
es. As the time is limited in which
to complete this task, all workers are
urged to put in extra time.
Two electric sewing machine motors
purchased from the Iowa Electric COM
pany, have been installed in the Red
Cross shop. The Red Cross was pro-
vided with these valuable workers by
the Women's clubs.
Some people seem to get the idea
that those who are active in any pa
triotic work, including Red Cross
workers, get some salary or commits
sion to pay them. It has been said
that those who sold Thrift Stamps got
a commission, that solicitors for Red
Cross funds and memberships got a
commission, that the officers of the
Red Cross got salary. OF course the
idea is not unreasonable when the
amount of work is considered which
is done by these volunteers but it is a
grave injustice and very annoying to
those who are unselfishly giving their
best in service to be accused of ac-
cepting pay for patriotic work. 1t is
absolutely false that any person in
Tableware county Ia rooaivinp any GO l.
ary, commission or reward for Red
Cross work or any other work of a
patriotic nature. The only compensa-
ton received by the Red Cross work
ers is the criticism and knocking Of
some, and the unspoken admiration Of
others who appreciate the great per-
sonal sacrifices that are being made
for no other reason than the desire to
help in the great job that has been
placed on all of us, but which is being
shirked by some.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
NEW PASSENGER RATES.

Travellers upon American railroads
Monday paid increased fares, the
new rates of three cents a mile, Or
dered by Director General McAdoo,
having become operative Monday at
midnight. Tickets purchased at any
station in the country today, whether
for intrastate or interstate travel, were
at the new three-cent rate.
In addition TO increasing all fares to
three cents mile the order, effective
yesterday, added one-half cent mile
to the fare for Pullman accommoda-
tions. The charge for berth or chair
in Pullman cars will remain the same,
at least for the present.
Here is what you will have to pay
the agents at Manchester to go to the
following pOints.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
Mrs. p F. McElliott and daughte

Mrs. p F. McElliott and daughter
Agnes, of Ryan, and Mrs. NJ. J. Britt
were in Dubuque Thursday.
Carl Belknap was operated on at
the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Min
nesota, last Saturday, and is reported
as making a satisfactory recovery.
The program rendered at. the
United Brethren church Sunday even
ing was success in every way. Great
credit is due the Rev. Mrs Naly who
arranged the program and who train
ed and grouped the children. Near
the close of the service, the children
carrying flags, grouped on the plat
form, columbia" towering above the
rest, all singing "The Star Spangled
Banner" elected a hearty round Of
applause from the large congregation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
MAQUOKE7A RIVER r..
CLAIMS victim
EUGENE WENDLING OF RYAN
browns NEAR WEBER LAND.
ING TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
WAS A SUCCESSFUL SALESMAN
Tragic Death Of Popular Young Man
Shocks COmmunity.-ls Crush.
Ing Blow to the Family.

Eugene Vending of Ryan, the popu-
lar and energetic young automobile
dealer, met a tragic death by drown
ing in the Maquoketa river near the
Webber boat landing Tuesday after
noon. The young man, in company
with John Gilman, Andrew, Goen and
Willie Malone, drove to the Weber
landing and had crossed the river IN
row boat. The boys left the boat
on the west side of the stream and
went in swimming. After some min
utes in the water Mr.. Vending de-
cided to swim across the river, hoping
to land at the Webber boat landing.
When in mid-stream he apparently be-
came exhausted and called for help.
John Gilman and the other boys
saw that Mr.. Vending was in danger
of drowning. Gilman at once started
for him and when within few feet
of him saw the boy sink to his death.
The boys made heroic efforts to bring
the young man from the river, but
were unable to do so until more help
came. The body was taken from the
bed OF the river after some thirty min
utes Of hard work, and then for two
hours physicians and friends worked
hard in the hope that some faint spark
of life might be aroused, and the
young mans life saved.
Eugene Vending was born in Ryan
July 18th, 1899, and spent all of his life
in Ryan and Manchester. He was
son of MIR. and Mrs. R. c. Vending,
who, with two brothers-Rudolph and
Albert, and one sister-Emma, survive
him. Mr.. Vending was a natural-born
auto salesman, and had been associate
ed with his father in the automobile
business for some time. He looked af-
ter the firms interests in this part of
the county, and was very successful as
a salesman. He was good-natured
and pleasant hammered young man,
and had made many friends while he
was in Manchester. His tragic death
is felt keenly by his friends in Mans
chester land comes as crushing blow
to the parents, and the brothers and
sister. -a
The remains were taken to the fam
Ivy home at Ryan Tuesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at the
family home at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning, and from the home the body
will be taken to the Lutheran church
where services will be held at 10:30.
Rev Eugene Melchert, pastor Of the
church. will conduct the services. In
ternent will be made in the Lutheran
cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
SPECIALS ON SUITS.

Young man, if you contemplate pur-
chasing suit this summer better read
Gildner Brothers large advertisement
on page 5. $35 and $40 suits can be
purchased on Friday and Saturday of
this week for s20.S5. Besides specials
in suits the firm quotes a large lot of
other specials for those two days. Be
sure and read the advertisement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
Congregational.

Services in the court room. Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Preaching service
at II a. m. Theme Of the sermon:
"The Helmet Of Hope"
Evening service at p. m. This SER
vice will be devoted to the interests
of local Red Cross work. All who are
interested in this work and desire to
interest others in the same are urged
to be present. This will be the last
evening service during the summer
season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for for
June 10, 1918.
Alexander, Charley
Bell, Thomas
Kelly, Clara
Ryan, Mr.. & Mrs. Jake
Stewart, Mrs Al
Thames, Miss Minnie
White, Edwin H.
Williams, Rev. J. NJ.
Worth, w. H.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office June "a, 1913, if not
called for before that date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12

The friends of W. F. Drummy of
Ryan are sorry to hear of his serious
illness. The family are called home.
Father Drummy of Rantoul and DR..
Drummy of Lincoln, Illinois, are at
his bedside now.
Mrs. w. p Bissell who has been
living in Ames for several years, is
again to take up her residence in Man
chester. Her many friends will be
pleased to welcome her back to Man
chester. r..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
United Brethren.

Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Friday the Sunday school will hold
q picnic in Cooper's woods. Start
from the church at 1O:30.
Saturday the Guild will meet with
Iona and Alice June.
Sunday services: Morning theme:
1.-THE Cross" Evening: Found in the
Wrong Place."
G. E. Leader: Ruth Bryan.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
PROGRAM AT THE COURT ROOM
FOR SUNDAY EVENING.
Snncial Rod Er0SS Service

FUR SUNDAY EVENINE.
Special Red Cross Service.
America
The National Creed.
Prayer.
Hymn.
"The Red Cross" Reading by Anna
May Caldwell
Salute of the Flag;
Hymn.
women and the War" Mrs. w. J.
SuckOw.
Duet, Mrs. NJ J. Yoran and Mr.. Cal
Martin.
Red Cross Work. By the Pastor.
Discussion.
DoXOlogy and Benediction
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
Presbyterian.

Morning worship next Sunday at
1890. Theme, "The Value of Prom
ise."
Sunday school at 11:45.
Christian EndeavOr at 7.
Evening service at s o'clock. Theme
for evening, "The Man Who Faced
Bankruptcy"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
HOT WEATHER WEAR.

Frank j. Keiser announces a COM
plete line of summer wear. Our men
readers should not overlook his ad-
vertisement on page 8.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12

-Chautauqua season reserve seat
sale Monday, June II, a. m. at Phil
ipp's drug store. .....
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12

The above figures are based on the
three-cent mile fare and the war tax
added.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
St. Pauls.

Rev. W. j. Suckow will preach at
$3.50, and Sunday school will be held
at 2:30. sr.s .H.-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12

Have you got your Chautauqua
ticket?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-12
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Baptist

Baptist.
All the usual services Sunday and
everyone welcome.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-19
FLOUR CARDS
IN OPERATION
Dealers Puzzled What to do
With :98- Pound Sacks
Break it, Says Laid.

+ F'argo.H.S. D.: April 19.-The United
States food administration's new card
system. uf .sseling fipur.,i flour suhEti-
tutes- tanAs sugar became effective i'll
North Dakota This week
Sales OF l.out'. are positively limit
ed to- a 3e:daS-siippIy OH the basis. of
1 IL pounds per person per Week,
which allows approximately six
pounds per person a month
We are receiving many Inquiries
from merchants IN Fargo ANA u,ar
the stat tie asking gus What to do when
they have nothing but aS-pound sacks
of hour in stock" said DIR. T.. Il. Ladd,
federal administrator this afternoon.
THERE'S out one thing to do n that
is to break the package and sell in
smaller quantities"
Iniep the rules and the regulations
OF the card. system of purchasing, no
js;ns in town in greater quantity than
"a l-2 pounds at one time and sales
of flour To families living in the coun-
try limited to 40 pounds. There
is only one exception to the latter
rule. Where. farmers or ranchers. with
large numbers of employees. in their
family live hrs distances from stores
they are permitted. to buy!a full 80
dag supply on the basis Of l l.:
should this exceed. ~ pounds.
The cards. which are distributed
throughout the state. are to he rcta n.
ed blythe merchants and tho dealers
andsIeturned to the federal food nd
Th:niFtrator at the end of each month.
These. cards will show .is the sconsum-
ers arc attempting TO evade the regu-
lst.ons- anl the rules ,.tN buying their
a4foyW3lGe at mare. than cns store. :,
: -sg0st,StSA~ 49,, ..ErA.s - e. 49, -. 49,. ,ny~.,,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-19
NORTH DAKOTA !.
HAS MORE THAN
RAISED QUOTA
North Dakota Had Raised
$7,813,700 Wednesday
Night Said McD owell
Montan; las Gone Over the
Top Ajlth Five Million
to Spare.

Minneapolis, April l9.--Both
North Dakota and Montana last night
aent word that they had gone "oHer
the top" in their Liberty Loan sales.
Every county In the state Of Mon
tanA has oversubscribed it's allotment
to the third Liberty Loan. This rec
ord caused state headquarters officials
to, send congratulatory kilograms last
night to all county chairmen compli-
mentfng them upon the earnest n
hard work Of solicitors and upon their
excellent organization.
Late reports from every n OF the
AS counties in Montana increased the
states figures to $~14,354,6o0. This is
50 per cent over the s9,oo0.0oO set
aside for Montana to raise.
silver Bows total is about $5,Oo0,-
900 or more than twice the allotment
Of $%2.l41.000.
Last night Wesley c. Mcdowell,
North Dakota state chairman. tele-
graphed that his state had gone over,
reaching $I,Sl3,700. Its allotment is
$500, 900. Five counties have yet
to report. he said.
The Michigan and Wisconsin chair
men both have reported that there is
n%oquest!on about reaching their al'ot,
wa raised from 1000. 900 to s22..
600; 600 in this loan. has the biggest
JOB Q. any, but so far there have been
no reports TO indicate that the mark
would not be reached. Many Mime
sofa counties have still to report.
The kilograms received at head.
quarters yesterday bear out the esti-
mats made on Wednesday night by a,
u. Rogers. district director, who felt
confident that 100000, 900 in bonds
had been sold throughout the district
outside. Of Minneapolis, St. Paul and
Duluth at that time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-19
Prominent Icelandefs
Attend Funeral. OF Prof.
Bergman At Winnipeg

winnipeg, Man. April ls.-A large
concourse of .Icelandic people marked
the funeral, OF Rev. Prof. r. j. Berg
man. pastor Of the. Icelandic taber-
nac,e and a member Of the. faculty Of
Wesley college, who died suddenly
Thursday. The funeral was attended
by representatives from practically
every rccla ndic settlement. in. western
Canada and the United States nd "a.
la large ~perSentaEe OF the Icela ndi-
population of: the city. A. special
service took place and was conducted
by Rev. Paul sigurdson of Gardar,
NJ. d. in the tabernacle. Honorary
pa!lbearers consisted Of two trustees
from each OF tho former consreEa-
ltions Of, Prof. Bergman at, Gardaf
and Mountain. N. D..sand from the
tabernacle. Prominent visitors were
John johnson and g. o. Olgeirson,
Ellis Thorwaldson and n. T.. Tnarson
Alof Mountain. i. =, Bergman Of VIII.
liston. N. d. a nephew Of the de-
ceased. was of the b~allbearers.