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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24

,Es Mr. mcconnell was 1Or tnlfteen
years engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness in Hopkinton, and in 1905 he was
elected president of the Delaware
I County Telephone Company. During
ell Of the years sinGA 1905 he has de-
voted "a great deal Of time in looking
after the construction work Of the
company Of which he was the head.
Some weeks ago Mr.. Mcconnell and
his force Of linemen were at work
Installing lines and phones in the vi
cinity of Ryan when one of his
men was accidentally electrocuted by
coming in contact with a high tension
line. Mr.. Mcconnell was working with
the young man who lost his life at
that time, and witnessed the tragedy.
This shocked Mr.. McConnell's entire
nervous system to such an extent that
he soon developed heart complications
which aggravated an old ailment, and
he soon began to fail rapidly.
Mr.. Mcconnell was born in Warsaw,
Jefferson County, Pa, August 3lst.
1916. AS young man he moved to
Brookville, Pa, and while there he
was united In marriage with Miss
Sarah H. Steiner. After some years
of residence in other places in the
east, where he followed the oil busi-
ness, Mr.. Mcconnell and his wife
came to Hopkinton. in April, 1888,
which was their home until 1915, when
they moved to Iowa City, where his
death occurred on September 10Th.
Mr.. Mcconnell is survived by the
wife, one daughter. Mrs. D. G. Mac
kintosh of Iowa City, and two grand
daughters, Misses Helen and Esther
Macintosh. There also survive him
one brother, D. B. Mcconnell, Of Falls
River, Pa, who with his wife, was
with the family before Mr.. Mcconnell
passed away; and two sisters, Mrs.
e. F. Miller OF Falls River, Pa, and
Miss Mary, at Beachwood. Pa.
Mr.. Mcconnell was identified with
the business and fraternal interests
OF Hopkinton and of Delaware county
for years. He was a member OF the
firm Of Mcconnell & Steiner for some
years.
He united with the Presbyterian
church at Hopkinton on October II,
1896, and was Deacon and Trustee
fl the same congregation. He was a
faithful attendant at church services
and took a keen interest in the
church's welfare and thoughtful of
the interests of his pastor and the
other members Of the church. He was
true husband and father and loyal
citizen. Mr.. Mcconnell was a kindly
spirited man. He had good word
for everyone and in dealing with hts
workmen he was considerate Of their
welfare. The men with whom he
worked for years learned to love him,
and honored and respected him. The
large number of people from Manches-
ter and Hopxinton who attended the
funeral services on Sunday attesoed
the high regard in which he was held.
In his passing The Delaware County
Telephone company suffers great
loss, and those who have been assOcia-
ted with him for many years will
greatly miss him.
The prfound sympathy of friends
in Delaware County is extended Mrs.
Mcconnell and all those who were
attached to him by tender family ties.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
MORE BOOZE PEDDLERS ARE AR.
RESTED AND FINED.

Arthur and Lawrence Bockenstedt
OF the northeast part Of Delaware
county, were arrested last week and
brought before Judge Geo. w. Dun
ham, to answer to charges Of selling
Intoxicating liquor. Arthur was fined
500 and costs amounting to $11.25,
while his brother, Lawrence, was as
sessed a fine of 800 and $500 as
costs. Both paid the fines and costs
and were then released from the GUS
tody Of the sheriff. Peddling booze
in Delaware county is rather hazard
Gus business at the present time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
RUY GREEkEY GARAGE.

Howard Clark of this city and Ray
Reed of Greeley have purchased the
Greeley garage and will take pos
session October LIST. Mr.. Clark has
been working for the Delaware coun-
ty Telephone company for about a
year and a half and is skilled me
chanic. His partner is also skilled
workman, and the two will make a
good working team. 1s1eir friends
wish them success in their venture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
Presbyterian Church.

Communion will be observed in
connection with the morning service
next Sunday. Sunday school, 11:45;
Junior c. E., $3.50; Personal Workers
Glass, 500; c. E., $50; evening SER
vice, 1880. Theme, ..The Sermon on
the Mount, ". The Old Law and the
New Motive"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
.sAUTO-LOG..

Since many have expressed a de-
sire to hear an account Of the auto
trip taken by Rev. w. A. Montgomery
and family this summer, they will
give an illustrated "auto-log" Of
their trip at the Presbyterian church
next Monday evening at 1880. All
who are interested are invited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
Methodist.

In the absence Of the pastor, who
Is attending conference at Charles
City this week, there will be no
preaching services. Sunday school
will be held at the usual hour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
BACKBONE STATE PARK
OPENED OCTOBER IST
EVENT MARKS OPENING FOR 10.
WAS FIRST STATE PARK. MUCH
INTEREST IS SHOWN.
GOVERNOR HARDING WILL SPEAK
Everyone Take Well Filled Lnncl
Baskets and Spend Day at Iowa's
Scenic Park.

Next Wednesday, October 1st, the
Devils Backbone will be formally de-
(dfcated as the first State Park. This
occasion is of special interest, not
|only because 1t is the opening of the
Park whose merits were so striking
as to lead to its selection above all
other places for the first development
|of the new idea, but also because
1t marks the beginning of system
|of Parks all over Iowa which are des-
tined to become increasingly import
ant and valuable to all residents Of
the state. For this reason a large
representation is expected of. those
who have advocated conservation and
worked for the passage Of the law
which makes these parks possible.
Everyone is invited to the opening,
and the people of Manchester and vi
cinity should make it point to at
tend, not only for the enjoyable day
which is assured, but to testify their
interest in the park. Manchester is
the nearest city to the park which is
located onsa national highway and for
this reason will be the destination of
q large proportion Of those who visit
this resort which will undoubtedly be-
come very popular when it becomes
more widely known. From mercen-
ary standpoint as well as from local
pride we should be boosters for the
Devils Backbone State Park.
All are expected to take their own
lunch on opening day as there will be
nothing sold on the grounds. A COM
mittee will endeavor to- supply free
coffee and plenty Of icy spring water.
Inasmuch az the visitors from Des
Moines and other places at distance
cannot conveniently bring their lunch
people from this vicinity viii act as
hosts to these visitors and all who
wish to share in, this extension OF
hospitality are asked to notify G. q.
Yoran Immediately, stating the num-
her they can provide for both for
lunch at noon and in the evening.
Other towns in the vicinity will
share in this courtesy and there
will not be large number for Man
chester but we want to be sure that
we are amply able to take care Of all
the guests that may be assigned to US.
The Lamont Commercial Club will
provide breakfast and conveyances for
the guests from distance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
limited brethren Church.

Sunday services, morning at eleven,
evening service at eight. Sunday
school at noon. You are invited to
come. A. c. ATHERTON, Pastor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
Sf. Panrs.

Rev. H. F. Mcdonald will preach
next Sunday at $50. Sunday School
lat 2:30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24

Glenn r. Dunn of Earlville has
accepted position in the A. G. Phil
ipp drug store, commencing his work
today.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
st. PauPs.

Sunday School at $780, Preaching
by Rev. Mcdonald at $3.50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24
PAY TAXES THIS WEEK.

M. A. Richardson, county treasurer,
asks the Democrat to state that there
are only six days left in which to pay
taxes without penalty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-09-24

~. J. Goen is in Manitoba, Can
ada, on business this week.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
GREAT EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM PLANNED

Paris.-General Pershing has signed
an order establishing an American
Army university in France to accom-
modate 1900 to 10000 soldier stu
dents. The school will be opened at
Beaune. At the same time the main
office Of the Y. M. 9, A. army educa-
tional commission will be moved from
Paris to Beaune.
Courses in engineering, liberal and
fine arts, science, music and the like
will be offered. 1t is expected that
one Of the four agricultural exhibits
which have been prepared by the de-
partment Of agriculture In cooperation
with the Y. NJ. G. A. will be a perma-
nent feature at Beaune.
The Y. M. c. A. war work council
announced that the cost of the educa-
tional program in the A. E. f. had
now reached 100000 month. Books
and supplies costing $1,3OO,OOO have
been sent overseas. The army pays for
the books and distributes them to the
soldier students.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22

made my sOjourn among them so
pleasant previous to my. service
overseas.
Since my last letter was written
my duties have caused me to travel
widely and | have had remarka-
BILE experience in every way. Early
in March, with the SD Division, |
travelled across France from the old
front to Bordeaux, from which
point the division sailed for home
few weeks later. Early in April
the Association gave me vacation
which was spent on the shores OF
the Mediterranean, later spending
several days in Paris and still later
in parts of the old Hindenburg line
above Reims and scissors, and
about ten days ago | arrived at Co
blenz. I am now stationed here and
probably will be for some time to
come.
have a billet (roOm) in the home
of German officer and 1 might add
that they have exceeded the maxi
mum of courtesy in their treatment
of me. 1t is a beautiful city un-
Scared by shell or bomb. and
Americans of the army are billeted
in the homes of all the sections and
supburbs. An American billeting
officer assigns us to rooms and
whatever expense there may be at
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
Carrying Red Triangle Into
Camps Cost So Lives.
PROPORTIONATELY FOURTH
AS GREAT AS OF THE ARMY
There Were Also Fifty-Five More
Fatal Casualties Among The ~"
Workers-Not One Under Thirty
Was Fit for Military Duty.

Chicago.-The Y. NJ. G. A. carried
trenches abroad at cost Of 53 lives,
a sacrifice proportiOnately One-quarter
as great as that in the American army,
according to a statement issued by the
national war work council Of the Y.
NJ. G. A. OF these fatalities 35 were
.iue to disease, and the remainder to
shell-fire, bombs, gas-fever drowning
and wounds. Ten of these We're wom-
en-, one of whom was killed by shell
fire and the others in a German air
raid.
There were also 55 non-fatal cas-
ualties. These were due principally
to machine gun fire, shell fire, and mo-
tor transport accidents. Numerous
cases of slight wounds and gassings
which were attended at dressing sta
tions, but were not reported to head
quarters, are not included.
These casualties occurred in force
which at no time exceeded 5000 work
ers, Of whom it is reckoned that more
than one-half were never sent to the
front, being employed IN the hundreds
of huts maintained throughout the
training areas and the "leave areas"
Sixty-three "Y" workers were deco
rated, while in all more than 152 re-
ceived official recognition for distin-
guished service. Thirteen of these
were decorated with the Croix de
Guerre, while 4S received other deco
rations. OF these three received the
Distinguished Service Cross, three
the Order of st. Stanislaus, five the
Italian Cavalere del Corona. 38 the
Italian War Cross, and one the
French decoration of the Corps
d'Armee. Seven were cited for the
Croix de Guerre. and seven for other
decorations, six commended for merit
orious conduct, and twenty-nine re-
ceived honorable mention in dis
patches. Several units were cited in
their entirety, those serving with the
Third division being cited twice. More
than score more reported decorations
have not yet been confirmed.
Not one of these men under. thirty
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
Significant Answer to Vari.
Gus Criticisms.
TRIANGLE WORKERS OFTEN
BROUGHT IN DANGER ZONES
Many Accompanied Invading Army
Through Chateau-Thierry, Along
the Marne to St. Mihiel, Later the
Verdun and the Meuse.

Spread upon the records Of the
Third. division, A. z. f., and Just
brought to the attention of the ma
tional war work council of the Y. NJ.
q. A., Is general order issued by
command Of Major General Dickman.
which "Y' officials have hailed as an
emphatic answer to charges that Red
Triangle workers had avoided the dan
ger zones in France and had wrung
eXorbftant prices from the soldiers for
the comforts which the association had
sent overseas. General Dickman d.
rected that copy Of the order be sent
to every one of the thirty-four men
and six women who went with the d.
vision through the fighting of Chateau
Thierry and along the Marne, to st.
Mihiel, and later into action north of
Verdun and along the Meuse.
The Y. M. c. A. has made public
General Dickman's order along with
a communication from Col. J. G. Rhea
of another division which was in the
st. Mihiel fighting. Colonel Rhea gave
figures showing the large amount Of
supplies which were distributed In his
division by "Y" secretaries without
charge.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22

was fit for military duty, but the cita-
tions show that they carried on with
the same courage and spirit that iden-
titled Americans throughout the war.
These records show that they went
over the top with the assaulting
waves, that they exposed themselves
under machine gun and shell fire to
minister to the wounded, that they
worked indefatigably as stretcher
bearers, and that they drove ambu-
lances into the midst Of battle to res
cue the wounded.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22

tached is to be paid the household
er by the German government.
To the traveller COblenZbOund it
is pathetic to note along the way,
in northern France, the devastation
which greets the eye as far as sight
can reach, and AS he ascends the
heights of the Vogres at Metz and
begins the descent into the valley
below into Germany and his eyes
behold the beautiful reaches of the
unscarred "Fatherland" which new
er has and perhaps never will pay
the penalty for the desolatiOn visit
ed upon the unfOrtunates in the
path of war, there is revulsiOn of
feeling and grim realization that
justice and stern adjustment
based upon the principles of hui
manity must needs take into ac-
count more seriously the destitute
of France and Belgium than the
prospective terms of a lenient peace
with which we now stand face to
face. Germany may have suffered in
the days of war but there is little
here to suggest it and certainly
they do not act like conquered
people.
Enough for this line of thought.
Perhaps you would be interested to
learn that about two weeks ago |
visited the lines where the Germans
were first repulsed in the July
drive of last year and the battlefield
where Merle Rockwell distinguish
ed himself in the service of his
country.
From Chateau Thiery walked to
the top of Hill No. 2O4 and later out
to the village of Belleau Woods,
nearby. 1t was treacherOus cOun-
try over which to fight and the mar
vel is that the Americans succeeded
in dislOdging the enemy with the
speed with which the act was ac-
comDlished. Two beautiful little
cemeteries mark the scene of the
lighting at Belleau. one at the vii
lage tnow pile of stone with an oc-
caSiOnal remnant of wall to suggest
the previous existence of house,
and one at the end of Death Valley,
at the eastern skirt of the woods.
From boy who fought with the
Marines in this section | learned
that at the date when Merle was
killed they were fighting well to the
north near scissors (Which section
| had visited on a previous occasion
unconscious that Merle had figured
in the fighting there.> Yesterday
the War department. notified me
that he was buried in the Ameri.
can battle area cemetery. Commune
of Parey-T'igny, and that his grave
number is 149. These cemeteries
are very pretty, with the American
flag inset in small circle at the in
tersection of the cross which marks
the grave.
There are many things of which I
could write and if my time permit
ted ] could send you articles for
publication which are really worth
while. AS it is | feel that my first
duty is to the association | repre-
sent and especially to the boys
whom came over to serve. Some of
the men who came overseas failed
to. fit satisfactorily into their places
with the result that criticism is
frequently heard in various quar-
Continued on Page 81
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
%" Operates Hotels.

London-Half dozen London
hotels, including the Palace, Cosmo
and Grafton, have been taken over by
the American Y. M. G. A. and are now
in full operation. This addition to the
war plant Of the "Y" is required by
the even more comprehensive period
Of occupation program which has been
set up in the United Kingdom by the
Y. NJ. c, A,
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
To Improve Idle Time.

wherever there are as many as 500
reasonably stationary soldiers, sailors
and marines at the base camps or the
ports Of shipment or with the army Of
occupation, there will be educational
courses supervised by the Y. NJ. G. A.
For those who are to be moved in a
few weeks there will be short courses,
but there will be something to interest
every one.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
Want American Tables.

An American pool table is a grateful
oasis to the American soldiers impa.
tiently awaiting orders to leave for
home, for somehow or other they do not
take kindly to the model of pool or bill
lard table which is extant in Merrie
England. Hence there never is any
rest to the billiard tables in the Y, II.
G. A. hut In the British Isles.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
Billeted in Home of Germ.
an Officer AT Coblenz.
VISITS BATTLEFIELD WHERE
CORP. ROCKWELL FELL
Notes with Much Feeling the Wan
ton Devastation in Northern
France and Belgium in Contrast
with Unscarred Hunland Towns.

Following is a personal letter from
w. H. WoOdhOuse to the editor of
The Chieftain, which contains so
much of general interest that it is
here published in full:
Headquarters Army of Occupa-
tion, Coblenz Germany, May A.
Dear Mr.. Page: was glad to re-
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
A New Shock for the British.

LondOn.-The American soldiers ca.
pacity for chocolate is never-ending
source of wonder to Britishers, Won
der that has just been given a new
stimulus by contract the Y. NJ. G. A.
has closed to take over plant and
manufacture chocolates-30O tons of
chocolates month.
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
Quietly Married at Lamar.

Frank A. Leonard of Holly, Colo,
and Mrs. Stella Mildred Amerine of
near Webb, Colo. were quietly mar
ried in Lamar, Colo, Wednesday.
May IA. They Immediately left in
their car for Denver where they will
spend few days visiting relatives.
after which they expect to make
their home in Los Angeles, Cali.
torniA
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22
Hun Casualties Were 6,873,410.

Paris, May 19-German war losses
up to April 30 last were 2,050, ,46O
dead; 4,20702S wounded and 615,967
prisoners, total of 6,S73,410, accord
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22

Don't blame the administration
for your failure-Attend the Holly
Chautauq.u
The Holly chieftain., 1919-05-22

celVe your letteT
and to learn that
all was well both
az regards your
business outlook
and the community
as a whole. While
l. am remarkably
busy and am enjoy
ing my work i'm
mensely, ] never get
so engrossed that
i do not think of
the town often and
the friends who
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-16
TIL +

Won Der y0oItx marked Man."
The great personal risk run by Capt
Horst Won der Goltx. former German
secret agent, when he exposed the
German spy system In the sensational
William Fox photoplay. 1.-THE Prussian
Cur" - emphasized by recent news
dispitch from Los Angeles.
Capt. Alfred A. F'rltzen, a captain Of
artillery In the German army. pleaded
guilty to having conspired with Capt.
Won der 0oltz and Capt. Hans Tausc.1-
er to blow UP the Welland Canal in
ceaeae and va ssnssnesa e =
~Man Of Might"
Sure-ffre guarantee that 1.-THE Man
Of Might" vitagraphs latest advon-
ture serial viii be an even more amas-
ing success than its predecessors lies.
in the 3aot It was written by Albert
q Smith. president Of vitagraph, and
Cyrus Townsend Brady, Mr., Brady
has . Worldwide reputation ~ q writ
er OF fiction and Mr.. Smith has no
equal - . deviser OF scream stunt1,
or thrills
Messsrs Smith and Brady together
wrote those great Vitagraph serial
winners, sThe Woman In the Web"
''vengsanos-and the Woman" "Ths
Fight for MlMons' and "Tha Iyon
Test" "The Man Of Might Il dsoiar.
ed by all who have seen the ear3lAs
episodes screamed to be eYeQ more
powerful than cheese IN romance, nys-
terry and adventure.
The STORY oentaTs about t1aa eeaFeh
for hidden TREASURE, the only Glue Ia
which Il . nag On which yeasa before
it0 location Wa written The flaa was
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Q Id
Head or Chess
are best trearsd
externally with
M,,!.'|!e,k!;:s,,'M, ! !,
YOUR BO0Y6UARD"-3

drew up and signed an agrse
share equally any treasure ther -
and that. In case any of thew
death in their adventure his sba,.
to 60 to his heirs.
After landing the three edv.
encountered q tribe Of natives ~
~ THE Tiger Worshippers" W.
god was the Tiger. They fou,s.
treasure but succeeded in secu.s
Tiger Idol which the nativas ~.
upon as the symbol OF their ral,.,s
thrilling fight ensued between ~.
vcnturers and the natives ana
Grim Gordon reached the sh,n y
with the Tiger Idol. He retur..
America and shortly discov.,.s
wonderful property Of the r,,., :.
When It came near Radium M
giowed with uving fire. This n,,.
Of the Idol made Gordon q .:us :
since with the Idol he located i
mendous deposit Of Pitch Blend.
mineral from which Rad!um q err.
cd.
Al tho serial opens Grim a
don - living IN q mansion ua,, ;
mines. He has taken Belle Bow !,
daughter Of his old partner n h
Pact OF Three and has eduoatad \,
1t a faahionable school Ia ths d
Working In his mines are a a.
many Hindus and among than \,
number OF the Tiger WorJhp,
under the leadership of a Hindu M
ed eaionga. They are detssmhsd
secure the Idol. They have q Nm
terious hold ever a man known
Tiger Face whose face is marksa
peculiar fashion SO that his caua
nance IL more that of Tiger Ii
OF a human being, Also in the
pioy OF 6aionga and the Tiger VI
shippers is "Buil'' Shetwsji, lead.
god was the Tiger: They found
All of these factors are eenterei
on one amhitioA-ta secure the Il
Idol, but as the serial opens they b
been unsuccessful after maly
tempts.
"The Figer's Fraii" wifi be ssa
at the Liberty theatre on Suadq
each week.
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Fisrense DixeR in EnjsYa5a esmss
She Supports DIN HowlaAa d
Zone Every Minuts.r

Florence Dixon, pne OF the
charming condolences Of the ss
will be seen in support of DIN q
land In rQna livery MINUS" the
Paramount-Rlagg comedy which !
be shown at the Isis theatre p
Miss Dtxen has an excellent rel
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edy, which gives clear warning OF the
periis to he fAced In this search.
Tho first chapter will be seen in the
Pastine theatre on Sunday, William
Duncan - the star and 10 supported by
an au-atar cast including Edith john
son and Joe Ryan.
A thrilling mutiny scene on a YES
sci IN the Gulf Of Mexico. the casting
Of the crew and passengers into the
saA ana THAR subsequent rescue by
a aa1p1aae, inject remarkable realism
into Just one episode Of The Man Of
Might" There are q total Of fifteen
eRIeeAaa e be Ahowu, and &has saves =
fair idea af the eetion and sxedtement
packed jate eaaA,