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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
NEW NIGHT MESSAGE RATES.

Postmaster General Burleson has
announced scale Of greatly reduced
rates for short overnight messages,
as distinguished from the longer night
letters. The new rates go into effect
on January 1st and should prove to.
be Of great value in conjunction with
short communications which should
not suffer the delays inherent in ply
sical transportation by the railway
mail service but which are not of suf--
ficient urgency or Importance to war,
rant the payment OF the minimum
charges heretofore in effect for tele-
graphic transmission. Under the new
schedule short overnight messages
may be sent a considerable distance
for as low as 20c while the maximum
is only SOC, as against a dollar maxi
mum which has prevailed. Manager
Bernice Ziegler of the local Western
Union office advises that this new
night message service does not inter-
fere in any way with the popular
night letter service, but is intended
to supplement it in conjunction with
shorter communications which have
been going by mail but which should
desirably go by telegraph. Now that
the telegraphs are operated as an in
tegral part of the post office service
1t is understood t9 be the policy of
Postmaster General Burleson to give
he public an opportunity to make the
widest use of the telegraph service in
he elimination of delays to communi-
cations due to separation by distance,
1t the lowest rates which the actual
cost of performing the service on a.
basis, will permit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
RED CROSS OFFICER WRITES TO
SOLDIERS MOTHER.

Mrs. Bertha Rodies of near Manches-
ter received letter from Lieutenant
C. II. Gilbert. in which he tells of the
manly qualities displayed by her son,
Ernest, who is in the service, and
who has made numerous visits to Mr..
Gilbert. Following is the letter:
Cardiff, Wales, Nov. 10, 1918.
Mrs. Bertha Rodies, Manchester.
"My dear Mrs. Rodies:-I am sure
that you will be pleased to know that
your son, Ernest, has been in to see
me two or three times.
II have enjoyed his calls very much
and assure you that you have lad
that should be pride to any good old
American mother. They are. by the
way, the real mothers. l am happy to
report that your son looks very we'll
and is acting the part Of fine Ameri-
can lad.
"You will remember me as the pas
tor of the Methodist church of Ep-
worth. l am finding many splendid
fellows among our Naval men. Most
of them will be happy to return to the
states. Your lad shows no weak SYM
ptoms of Inconsistencies, but admits
that home is a mighty fine place and
that his mother is mighty fine moth
err
We will all be home before long
and l am sure that home has never
meant SO much to America as it does
his night.
Very truly,
LIEUTENANT C. II. GILBERT,
American Red Cross" !
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
AN HONORED CITIZEN CALLED.
(Ryan ReDOrter)

John H. Cramer passed away sud
denly Saturday evening at the home
of his brother-in-law, Sam Milroy,
east of town, heart failure being the
cause Of his death. He had been in
his usual good health and had spent
several hours in Ryan during the af-
ternoon. The news of his sudden death
was received with sorrow among a
long list of warm friends here.
Mr.. Cramer was a native of Ohio
and was in his seventy-seventh year
at the time of his death. He is sur
vived by two sisters and one brother.
He came to Iowa at an early day,
and most of his life has been spent
farming in Castle Grove and Delaware
county Since the death of his wife
several years ago he lived at the Mil
roy home.
Mr.. Cramer was man who made
friends and kept them. He was kind,
genial, upright man, who had pleas
ant word for everybody and his visits
to Ryan will be greatly missed. He
was thoroughly posted on current
events and discourse with him was
always a pleasure. His death removes
one of Delaware county's loyal and
honored citizens.
The funeral, which was largely at
tended, was held Tuesday at II o'clock
from the Buck Creek church, of which
he was an active member. The SER
Odell, and the remains inferred in the
cemetery there.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11

contingent from Anamosa. At the
time of the registration he was EN-
ployed on farm in Jones county. He
was member of Co. l, 357 Infantry
and had been in France for five
months.
He leaves his father, John Green, of
near Hopllinton, and the following
brothers and sisters: Samuel of Hop
kinton; Charles, with the American
Forces in France; Mrs. C. Appleby
and Mrs. Ed Wilson Of Hopkinton. His
mother passed away several years ago.
The death OF this young soldier
brings a great sorrow to the family,
who had hoped that inasmuch as ac-
tive hostilities had ceased that the
boy would be able to return to the
family circle
Profound sympathy is felt for the
father and the brothers and sisters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
MRS. VIM. H. STEVENSON.

Mary Janette Miller was born in
1888, and died at Manchester, Iowa,
December 8, 1918. At the age of eight
years she, came with her parents to
Grant county, Wisconsin, living there
for ten years, and then coming to Hop
kinton, Iowa.
She was united in marriage to Will
liam H. Stevenson, June 8, 1860, and
moved to farm near Sand Spring,
Iowa, which continued to be their
home until the death of her husband,
January 23rd, 1895. Since then she
lived with her children. Her family
consisted of seven children, one son
dying in infancy, and a daughter,
Laura May Bowen, died February 20,
1912, at Orchard, Nebraska. The sur
viving children are William J. Steven
son of Clay, louisiana; Fred J. Stew
enson of Manchester, Iowa; Arthur
NJ. and Anna C. Stevenson of Clinton,
Missouri; and Donald w. Stevenson Of
Lamont, Iowa. She is also survived
by three sisters, Anna G. Miller and
Mrs. Lillian Ballentine, of Valley Cen
ter, Kansas; and Mrs. Christine Kirk
wood Of Whitewater, Kansas; and
thirteen grandchildren. Her two bro
theirs, John and David Miller, have
preceded her to the great beyond.
The funeral services were held in
the home Of her son, Fred J. Steven
son, Of this city, on Friday afternoon,
and were in charge Of Rev. s. R.
Beatty, pastor of the Methodist church.
The remains were taken to Hopkinton
for interment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
OUR NEW SERIAL STORY.

With this weeks issue The Demo-
crat begins a new serial story. The
Light in the Clearing, by Irving
Bacheller.
This is a story that takes you back
to the busy days and simple lives led
by our American ancestors three
quarters of century ago, when
character was formed in the home.
What was true of the little northern
New York community in which most
of the action is laid also may be said
of American rustic life of the time in
general. We want you to read the
new serial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
BENJAMIN LINDSAY.

Benjamin Lindsay, an attorney of
Spokane, Washington, died at his home
last week, his death being due to
cerebral hemorrhage. Mr.. Lindsay
was born in Delaware county and
grew to manhood here. He is surviv-
ed by his wife, and one son, Ben J.
Lindsay, associated with his father in
the practice of law, and the following
brothers and sisters DR.. Samuel
Lindsay of Dubuque; Thomas Lind
say of Spokane, Washington; DR.. J.
J. Lindsay of Manchester; Mrs. Geo.
Dittmer of near Greeley; Mrs. Prem
tice of Earlville; Mrs. Geo. Klaus.
and Miss Margaret Lindsay of Man
chester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
MOURN LOSS OF ANOTHER BABY.

Alva Wayne, the seven months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Barker,
living on the Hoyle farm just south
of Manchester, passed away at the
home Monday, December 9th, follow
ing an attack of Spanish influenza
Funeral services were held at the
home Tuesday afternoon, and burial
made in Bay cemetery
Only last spring, during the epi-
demic of infantile paralysis, they were
called upon to pass through sorrow
similar to this one, when one of their
succumbed to that disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barker have the SYM
pathy of their friends in this second
bereavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11

at Detroit, Michigan, and one sister,
Miss Hazel, besides large number Of
other relatives, and host of friends.
Among the relatives here from a
distance to attend the funeral services
were Mrs. Charles Huene and Miss
Hazel Miller, of Monticello, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dolph Huene of Cedar Rapids,
DR.. Harry Huene, an uncle Of Percil,
is now in France, and Miss Hazel
Huene of Chicago, was unable to at
tend the services.
Death is never so sad as when it
cuts short life full of promise, and
in the passing of this young man a
great sorrow has come to the mother,
who cared for her son with love and
devotion that only a moher heart
knows.
The sympathy of many friends is
extended to Mrs. Miller and the other
members of the family who mourn be-
cause of the loss of their son and
brother.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
PLAZA THEATRE PROGRAM.

Thursday, "The World for Sale" J.
Stuart Blackton.
Friday, "a Mans World" with Emily
Stevens.
Saturday, Hands Up No. 4, Pathe
News, Billie West Comedy, Ford
Weekly.
Sunday and Monday, Tom Moore in
Brown of Harvard"
Tuesday, Madge Kennedy in Friend
Husband
Wednesday, The Fair Barbarian"
with Vivian Martin
Thursday, Jack Pickford in tom
Sawyer"
Special feature coming, Lest We
Forget" with Rita Jolivet as the star
coming Sunday and Monday, Dec.
% and 23.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
PRIVATE CHANCEY 4. GREEN.

Word from the War department at
Washington, received by Mr.. John
Green Of near Hopkinton, on Wednes-
day, December 3rd, brought the sad
intelligence that Private Chancey A.
Green was killed in action on October
31st.
Chancey Green was born in Keith
county, Nebraska, April 14th, 1898,
and came to Delaware county when
he was twelve years old.
Mr.. Green registered in Jones coun-
ty at the June, 1917 registration, and
was called for service in April, and
entered the training camp with the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
GRANGE ELECTS OFFICERS.

The regular meeting of Jones Mill
Grange was held last Saturday in
Grange hall. Following the dinner
served at the noon hour, election Of
officers was held, at which time the
following officers We're elected:
Master, Miss Eva Smith.
Secretary, Miss Clara Childs.
Lecturer, Miss Florence Bailey.
Steward, M. E. Blair.
Assistant Steward. Austin Mead.
Chaplain, Mrs. G. H. Johnson.
Overseer, Bert Carver.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
TRACTOR SCHOOL.

On another page of this issue ap-
pears the announcement of tractor
demonstration to be given under the
auspices of the W. D. Hoyt Company.
agents for the International Harvest
er Company's tractors. The demon
stration and school will be given by
experts from the factory, who will ex
plain the working parts of the tractor,
how to remedy trouble, and. in short,
how to successfully operate the ma
chimes. The tractor school will be
given in the city hall in Manchester
on December 18th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11

Miss Grace BloXom of Postville,
Iowa, has returned to Manchester af-
ter an absence of several days, while
recuperating from the effects of an at
tack of influenza. Miss Bloxom is
studying telegraphy in the local of
fee of the Western Union office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11

I
RED CROSS NOTES.
+ Il II Il II
Xmas Cheer for Wounded BOYS.

Xmas Cheer for Wounded Boys.
There'll be a Red Cross stocking,
filled with holiday cheer hanging ov-
er the cot of every wounded American
soldier in France, when the whole
world celebrates the gladdest, mer-
riest Christmas in all history.
Plans announced by the Red Cross
show that the wounded Yanks will
have full share in the jubilee. These
men, lying ill in the land they helped
to save, will be cheered and enter
tanned by the "Greatest Mother in the
World" when the Christmas bells
ring out that peace has come at last
Every nurse, patient and enlisted
man in the French hospitals will be
remembered. In every ward, a
Christmas tree, ablaze with candles,
will throw it's light about the room.
The socks that are to hang over the
cots will be Red Cross socks, filled
with fruit, candy, nuts, figs and a
pretty Christmas card.
There will be entertainment in
plenty for the boys. Famous singers
have volunteered their services. There
will be moving pictures, games and
appropriate songs.
The children of France will visit the
hospitals on Christmas day, to add
their mite in appreciation of the
American soldiers, who did so much
to make peace possible. ~
As word has not been received from
all of the branches in regard to the
number of Christmas boxes sent to
boys overseas during the month of
November, the correct number cannot
be given at this time. However, there
were 103 boxes sent from the Red
Cross rooms in Manchester.
A great number of people are labor
ing under the impression that work
has ceased at the Red Cross rooms
since the cessation of hostilities. This
is great mistake, for there has never
been more work to do than at the
present time. More workers are
greatly needed to complete the large
quotas on hand.
The following quotas have been
completed and are ready for shipment
today: -"
los boys underwear, 20 made by
Delhi branch, 80 made by the Dela-
ware branch, and A made by the Hop
kinton branch.
80 children's undershirts, Al made
by the Dundee branch, 40 made by the
Earlville branch, g. made by the
Masonville branch. = -z,s s.
SO women's skirts, II of which were
made by Greeley branch, 12 made by
the Golden branch, IL made by the
Ryan branch, and IL nude by the
Colesburg branch.
224 property bags made by the Man
chester branch
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11
MRS. MADDEN CRITICALLY ILL.

As we go to press this afternoon
We learn of the very critical illness
OF Mrs. P. F. Madden. Her condi-
ton is such as to cause much concern
to her family and friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-12-11

Miss Dora Luehr of Earlville is a
patient in the local hospital, taking
treatment for eye trouble.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-23
Statement From State Food
Administrator.

Study of the situation develops
that America must depend largely
upon flour for success in the war
with Germany. There is plenty of
wheat in Australia, but we have too
few ships to send so far. Our asso-
ciates in the war must depend up
on America for their supply of
flour. The strictest kind of econo-
my must be practiced in the use of
flour in every household in order to
feed the armies.
To meet this condition the Amer
lean people must cut down the con-
sumption of flour by about 35 per
cent, or possibly more.
Corn and other substitutes must
be used as far as possible.
Hoarders of flour, whether indi-
viduals, firms, or associations, sub
iect themselves to a penalty of four
years Imprisonment or fine Of
$4,000, or both. Retailers who
aid or abet in boarding of flour rem
der themselves liable to the same
penalty.
Flour.
Flour in towns and cities should
be sold in eighth to quarter barrel
quantities; in rural and farm COM
munities in quarter and half barrel
quantities.
These limitations are effective at
once and they must be strictly OBJ
served.
The dealers must notify all 9TH
er dealers in the community who
do not know of the rules. Reports
of violations should be made to the
Food Administration, Arcade Bldg,
Columbia, S. C. Prompt investiga-
ton will follow every reported case.
Sugar.
Sugar should be sold in towns and
cities in two to five pound lots; IN
rural and farm localities in from
five to ten pound lots. This regula-
ton must be strictly adhered to-.
Every retailer should use precau-
The United States Food Admin
istration objects to merchants ad-
vertising sugar and flour. Adver-
tising tends to increase the sale OF
these communities.
Dealers are prohibited from
making combination sales of sugar
and other commodities, except that
of cornmeal. The dealer in his dis
cretion may require the consumer
to purchase two pounds of cornmeal
with one pound Of sugar. This rul-
ing is made for the purpose Of in
creasing the use Of cornmeal and
thereby saving flour.
The people of South Carolina
must remember these facts:
Practically all flour must be haul
ed from the West. The corn crop
this year was large. Many grist
mills have been erected. By using
more corn meal and reducing the
consumption Of flour, freight cars
acr released for war work; our ar
mics are assured of plentiful sup
ply of bread, starvation will be
kept from the doors of the peoples
of our associate countries in the
war; good prices will be secured
for our corn crop, and we will ma
terially strengthen the hands OF the
government in the battle for right.
WILLIAM ELLIOTT,
Food Administrator for S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-23
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE,

All persons indebted to the es,
tate of ]. w. Cheatham, deceased,
will please make settlement Of same
with the undersigned by January
Goth next, and all creditors of said
estate will file their claims by
said date with the undersign prop,
erly verified.
MRS. S. NJ. CHEATHAM,
Administrators Estate Of J. w.
Cheatham, deceased.
Jan. 2, 1918.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-23
GONE FOR GOOD.
Results That Last Are What APP,
peal to Edgefeld People.

Kidney sufferers in Edgefeld
want more than temporary relief.
They want results that last
Results Mrs. Lowe tells about.
Hers was a thorough test.
Three years is long time.
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood
the test and stood it well.
Why experiment with an untried
medicine.
People here in Edgefeld have
shown the way.
Read the story of Mrs. X. l..
Lowe of Cedar Row, she says: MY
back had bothered me for months
and I became weak and all run
down. From other symptoms l
knew that my kidneys were at fault.
Doan's Kidney Pills gave me quick
and positive relief"
No Trouble Since.
More Than Three Years Later
Mrs. Lowe said: L had no occa-
sion to use Doan's Kidney Pills for
several years. They have cured me
of all symptoms of kidney dis
ease."
Price 6Oc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that cured Mrs. Lowe. Foster Mil
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Full stock Of undertakers' sup
plies, from the cheap coffin to the
best metallic casket. Our hearse re-
spends promptly 10 all calls.
3. 3. Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-23

WANTED: Three farm hands,
will rent or employ for shares or
pay good wages. w. J. Lanham
Edgefeld, S. c., R. F. D. 2.
l-9.2pd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-23
List of Delinquents.

The following is a list of Regis
trants whose Questionnaires were
returned to the local board undeliv-
cred. They should call AT ONCE
at the office of the local board:
1556-William Morgan, Pleasant
Lane.
169-George Longstreet, Edge
field.
1425-Joe Butler, Edgefeld.
1571-John Bland, Edgefield.
174S-Jim Rice, Johnston.
15S6-Danby McManus, Edge
field.
1467-Peter Smith, Edgefeld.
1425-Isaac Christie, Edgefeld.
1553-Mose Neal, Edgefeld.
1316-Buster Neal, Edgefeld.
1S13-George Mathis, Edge
field.
esO-Rufus ]. Block, Edgefeld.
13o6-Ed Holloway, Edgefeld.
1431-Tommie Abney, Edgefeld,
R. F. D. No. 3.
1466-Gery W. Harris, Johnston.
l642-Jesse Thomas, Johnston.
1317-Samuel Thomas, Edge
field.
14s6-Will Reynolds, Edgefeld,
R. F. D. No. 8.
1535-Alex Ross, Edgefeld.
119S-Allan Matthews, Edge
field.
126s-Hallie Harrison, Edge
field.
16s1-Arthur Mathis, Plum
Branch.
1617-John McManus, Edge
Geld.
143O-Sampson Holmes, Edge
field, R. F. D. No. 2.
1s34-Henry Moore, Edgefeld.
l576-Milton Elan, Edgefeld.
14O2-Charlie Swearingen,
Edgefeld.
14O5-sammie Johnson, Edge
field.
16oO-General Cleveland Pow
ell, Edgefeld.
1395-Gus Anderson, Edgefeld.
1773-Dennis Davis, Edgeheld.
325-Joe Blater, Johnston.
734-Albert Adams, Edgefeld.
1713-Oscar Garrett, Edgefeld.
1671-Albert Sharpton, Edge
field.
1o69-Carson G. Eubanks, Tren-
ton.
1599-Ezekiel Jones, Johnston.
632-Wade Jennings. Edgefield.
e14-Robt. Willis, Woadlawn.
773-Claude Williams, Modoc,
No. /.
1O65-Isaiah Jones, Edgefeld.
429-Thomas Rainsford, Edge
field.
447-WillieDukes, Edgefeld.
11O4-William Watson, Johnston.
2O5-Earle Deaton Gaff, john
ston.
4s6-Jno. Henry Brooks, Edge
field.
531-Berry Dent, Johnston.
15S3-Henry Ryan, Johnston.
156S-William Burton, Edge
field.
1549-Simps Benjamin, Johnston.
1135-Richard Wells, Edgefeld.
1561-Albert Butler Price, john
ston.
781-shedrick Body, North Au-
.gusta.
1721-Joshua Powell, Edgefeld.
1907 Marshall Clay, Jr.,
Trenton.
11o1-walter Mays, North Au-
gusta.
Matthew Lee, Morgana.
19Os-Henry Key, Golfers.
161s-Lawyer Butler, Pleasant
Lane.
1oS7-Henry Kelly, North Au-
gusta.
1517-Lee Bonham, Edgeteld.
l5S7Cleck Cullum, Johnston.
1S17-Sam Anderson, Morgana.
166O-Milledge Samuels, Cleora.
l819-Harrison Glenn, Wood
lawn.
1391-Eva Perry, Callison.
118O-Phillips Evans, Johnston.
1277-Mason Miller, North Au-
gusta.
1469-Ed Anderson, Edgeheld.
1S2O-Alfred Thurmond, North
Augusta.
1S68-Major Nealius, Meriweth-
er
932-Ephesus A. Morse, North
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-01-23

Just received one car of Hackney
wagons, and one car of White Hick-
ory wagons, all sizes and all kinds.
These wagons have been tested and
their quality proven by Edgeheld
farmers for number of years.
3. 3. Jones.