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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
MONROE fULLBRIGHT
DROWNED in RIVER.
HAT FOUND ON RIVER BANK
LEADS TO SEARCH FOR MIS-
. SING MAN.
BOOZE LEADS TO TRAGIC END.
Bruises on Head Cause Suspicion that
Man Met Foul Play-Eyidence
Proves Accidental Drowning.

Monroe Fulbright, who has been
living in Manchester for more than
thirty years, drowned in the Maquo-
keta river Monday, between the hours
of three o'clock in the afternoon and
late at night, by walking or falling
into the river at the bend just north
of the old bridge Mr. Fulbright had
been indulging in drunk for sew
eral days, and had been cautioned by
relatives to remain at home and not
come over town. He obeyed the COM
mands OF the relatives faithfully for
several days, and was about over the
spree, when some low-browed apost1
of John BarIeycorn Is said to have
given him another supply of boozl
He came over town Monday afternoon.
and was last seen by Charles Whit
man at about three o'clock. It is be-
lieved that while in an intoxicated
condition he wandered to the river
bank an1 stumbled and fell face down
into the river. When he did not re-
turn during the early hours Of the
evening members Of the family be-
came alarmed, and started a search
for him. His hat was discovered on
the river bank near the spot where
his body was later found in ten feet
Of water.
+ On the forehead, over the left eye
were marks that might indicate foul
play, but 1t was later learned that
some OF the marks were received In
fall several days previous. Mr.. Full
bright was Of quiet nature, and even
when under the influence Of liquor, he
was the last man to pick a quarrel.
Those who have known him for years
state that there could be no possible
motive in cny ones mind to harm the
man, because OF his companionable
nature and that the theory Of foul
play was unfounded.
| Monroe Eulbright was born In
Wright County. Wisconsin, in 1868.
About thirty years ago the family
came to Manchester and has since re-
sided here. For seventeen years Mr..
Fulbright was in the employ Of his
brother-in-law, August Barnd. as =
bridge builder, and proved himself .
capable and hard-working man. Dur
ing the last seven years he has been
a trusted employee of the Illinois
Central railway.
He is survived by four sisters: Mrs.
Mary Russell of Cedar Rapids: Mrs.
L. A. Vaughn, OF Beloit, Wisconsin;
Mre. August Barnd Of this city, Mrs.
James Greenwood Of Cassville. Wis.,;
and two brothers, William Fulbright.
of Potosi. Wisconsin; and Alex Full
bright, OF Manchester. The father died
in Manchester some twenty years ago
and the mother passed away two years.
ago.
| Funeral services were held at the
home of the sister, Mrs. Barnd, this
afternoon, and interment was made in
Oakland cemetery.
Friends of the family sympathize
with them in the great sorrow that
has come to them in the tragic death
of the brother. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
HANDSOME CAR IS WRECKED.

DR.. and Mrs. c. R. Weir have had
their classy eight cylinder Cole chum-
my roadster reduced to a pile OF
scrap iron last week, when an en-
ployee of the Beck Hawkeye Company
of Cedar Rapids stole the car and
drove it across country towards Iowa
City, and sent it down an embank-
ment of thirty feet. DR.. and Mrs.
Weir drove the machine to Cedar Rap
ids and left it with the Beck Hawkeye
company to have new curtains put on,
and then went to Atlantic, and other
Iowa points on business and pleasure.
One of the employees Of the company
stole the car, and took a young fel-
low by the name of Hoffman with him
for a ride. When near the town OF
Swischer the pair was speeding along
the highway at breakneck speed, ac-
cording to farmer who saw the car
20 by his place. They went down
the hill at terrific speed, according to
the farmer, and at the foot of the hill
they struck new worked road, and
lost control Of the car. They struck
a cement bridge full force, the car
turning over twice in its descent down
a thirty-foot embankment. Young
Hoffman was instantly killed, while
the other man was severely injured.
The car is complete wreck, and Is
hardly worth picking up. Fortunately
for DR.. Weir he had the machine IN
sured only few days previous to the
accident, but notwithstanding the IN
sursnce carried on the machine the
owner looses more than thousand
dollars. Last Saturday DR.. Weir plac-
ed an order for a Cadillac Eight, Tour
passenger car, which will be deliver
ed to him soon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
MANCHESTER BOY TO MAKE
OCEAN SURVEY.

]. F. McEwen, son of John McEwen,
has been selected by the Scripps In
stitution of Biological Research OF La
Jolla, to make extensive ocean re-
search during the. summer months.
and he will have ut his disposal one
of the finest yachts on the Pacific. A
San Diego newspaper gives the follow
ing interesting account Of the work
to be undertaken, and the fine boat
which has been placed at Mr.. McEw-
ems disposal: s
"The yacht .Sanwan" has been Sc
cured for period Of year or more
for the use Of the Soripps Institution
of Biological Research of La Jolla
Probably for the greater part of
the season, Prof. G. F. McEwen OF the
institution viii use the craft in max
ing ocean surveys. The section of the
Pacific ocean that has been assigned
to the Scripps Institution for investi-
cation is from point on the coast
near San Pedro west 600 miles and
south 1900 miles to point about 1000
miles west of Cape st. Lucia. The
principal work OF this summer will
consist Of taking ocean temperatures
of the surface and the various depths
to 5000 feet
For many years the directors Of
the Scripps Institution have been
endeavoring to secure the cooper
alton Of the U. s. government to the
extent of getting some ship like the
"Albatross" to make these surveys.
This boat, furnished by private per-
sons. is splendidly suited to this work.
"The 'Sanwan' is three-masted
twin-screw auxiliary schooner, length
1872 feet. beam 25 feet, draft 1872 feet
with tonnage of 219 tons.
The designer and builder was Rob-
ert Moran Of Rosario, Washington,
builder of battleship Nebraska and
other famous vessels.
"The cruising radius with power is
about 5000 miles. With sail and
power one can practically go round
the world with one filling OF gasoline
tanks. She is new boat, built in
1917, and equipped with ice-making
machine.
"The Swanson is probably the best
boat of her type ever built. heavily
and very carefully constructed, with
exterior trim of teakwood. Decks are
three inches thick and portfolios 16
inches in diameter. A hot water heat
ing plant connects all rooms and the
saloon is fitted with tiled fireplace.
The very finest electric lighting and
motor plants are installed on board.
"She is commanded by Capt. Frank
p Worth and is now lying at anchor
off the foot of Market street"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
DALE D. MATTICE CITED FOR
RRAVERY.

On October 9Th, 1917, Dale D. Mat
tice, SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Mat
tice, who reside near Dundee, enlisted
and was sent to France the following
April Dale was only 10 years OF age
at the time Of his enlistment, but ne
made good, more than good, as a
soldier, as Is fully shown by the fol-
lowing letter and order:
Company A, 14th NJ. G. Bn.
American E. F., June 25th. 1919.
Mr.. Mattice,
Manchester, Iowa.
Dear Sir, q
Enclosed Is citation of your son,
Private Dale D. Mattice. deceased,
formerly Of this organization. The ci-
tation itself tells the story surround
ing the death Of your son. The SEN
tence as follows. "At the top of the
bank with little cover and under d.
rect enemy observation they success
fully executed overhead fire in spite
OF the intense artillery and machine
gun fire that was directed against
them" relates to the time when your
son was killed.
The action describing this citation
is a part Of that action which General
Pershing refers to as follows: "The
feat Of Arms which especially marks
the 5th Divisions ability as fighting
unit was the crossing Of the Meuse
River and the establishment of a
bridgehead on the eastern bank. This
operation was one Of the most bril-
liant military feats in the history OF
the American army in France"
! remain,
Yours respectfully,
Edwin D. Patrick,
Captain 14th M. G. Bn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
SOME RECORD.

(Strawberry Point Mail-Press.)
Clayton County has q school teach
er with record Of forty-six years of
continuous teaching. His name is John
Stalnaker and all that time he has
taught within the limits of Clayton
county, and most Of the time within
one township. Not only has he been
a teacher, but he was also farmer
at the same time, also justice of the
peace, assessor, and census taker. He
has taught three generations. 1t is
said that he has never resorted to corr
poral punishment and that no formal
discipline was inflicted, but the order
Of his school was very high. And now
after forty-six years Of teaching he
has retired.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
TRAVELLERS TO CARRY MESSAGE

Interest of the country merchant in
the national thrift movement to en-
courage wise spending, avoidance of
waste land intelligent saving is now
being sought through an influential
source. The aid of all Iowa travell-
ing men, members OF the Iowa State
Travelling Mems association has
been asked by Homer A. Miller, d.
rector of the state war savings or
ganization to carry the message that
Thrift is Good Business for Business.
The travellers say their best terri
tory is in the thrifty sections of the
state. Some of the Iowa travelling
men have characterized the thrift
stamp as first aid to the thriftless"
and consider it good policy to boost
anything that means money in COM
munity pockets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
HOPKINs.CONDON.

Miss Irmel, the younger daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. A. Hopkins, and
Robert Condor, of this city, were un-
ited in marriage in Waterloo on July
End, 1919, the Rev. Mr.. Lockwood, pas
tor of Grace Methodist church per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Condor will make their home in Wat
erloo, where the former will follow
his trade of auto mechanic. These
young people are we'll known in Man
chester and they have a large circle
of friends whose sincere good wishes
are extended to them for long and
happy married life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
MABEL A. EOMUNDS
ENTERS into REST
SUMMONS COMES IN QUIET HOURS
OF EARLY MORNING-HEART
TROUBLE CAUSES DEATH.
TEACHER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Only Daughter OF the Late $. J. Ed
munds, and was Widely known
and Beloved by Friends.

Miss Mabel,A A. Edmunds, only daugh-
ter Of the late S. J. Edmunds, of this
city, died at the home Of her sister
in-law, Mrs. Chas. F. Edmunds, on
East Howard street, at an, early hour
Thursday morning, July 3rd, 1913
Miss Edmundss lad been making her
home in Manchester since the death
of her brother, Charles, just two
months previous, and on Wednesday
she had packed her trunk and suit
cases preparatory to starting for
Minneapolis Thursday morning on an
early train. She retired that even
ing at about ten O'clock, apparently
in her usually good health. The fam
lily knew that she had been suffering
from heart trouble, but had no idea
that she was so near the end Of the
journey Of life.
Mabel Edmunds was born on the
old homestead northeast of Manches-
ter June LIST, 1858. and spent her
girlhood days on the farm and in the
city of Manchester. Her early edu-
cation was received in the Manches-
ter schools, and then she completed
her training for the profession OF
teaching in Cedar Falls Normal Train
ing School. During the past twenty
five years she had been engaged in
teaching. A part of the time she
taught in the school Of Iowa, but the
greater part Of her work in the school
room was in Minnesota. During the
past few years she taught at Brain
ard, Minnesota. While teaching at
Northfield, Minnesota, she united with
the Congregational church, and re-
tained her membership in that church
until her death. She was.also mem
Der OF the Eastern Star OF Minneap.
oils, Minnesota.
She is survived by four brothers
Wheeler C. Edmulds, of Spencer, To-
wa: A. v. Edmunds, Of Clarkfield
Minnesota; Warren Edmunds. of Sis.
ters, Oregon; Olin Edmunds, Of Min
neapolis. Minnesota: her step-mother
Mrs. s. j. Edmunds,. Of this city; and
a large circle OF close friends and
near relatives. One brother, Charles
F. Edmunds, died in Manchester May
3rd. 1919.
Miss Edmunds was sweet spirited
woman. She was the very embodi
ment Of gentleness, and In the schoo
room she at once won the confidence
OF the children who came to her fol
instruction. Fortunate. indeed, were
the little folks who came under thu
influence Of her exemplary life. Sht
was a moulder of character among
the children in the schools. where she
taught SO successfully. The news o.
her death will bring sorrow to many
hearts, among young and old, and pro
found sympathy is felt for the family
who have been plunged into another
sorrow SO Unexpectedly.
Funeral services were held at thu
home OF Mrs. Charles F. Edmunds OF
Sunday afternoon. Interment wal
made in the family lot in Oakland
cemetery. Rev. w. J. SuckOw, pas
tor of the Congregational church, hat
charge OF the services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
IOWA RATIFIES SUFFRAGE
AMENDMENT.

The Iowa legislature was called in
extra session on Tuesday by Governor
Harding for the purpose OF action up
on the suffrage amendment. The bus
mess was transacted in an hours
time by an almost unanimous vote.
There were no negative votes in the
senate and only five in the house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
CHANGE mi o. REGULATIONS.

Forms now are available at all
postoffices for use in the redemption
of registered war savings certificates
at postoffices other than the place Of
registration. The provision that a
registered certificate must be re-
deemed at the office where registered
has been changed The new regula-
ton was issued to make more conven-
lent the registration of savings GER
tificates. Only registered certificates
are safe from loss or theft.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
POST ELECTS OFFICERS.

Manchester Post, American Legion,
held its regular meeting last We'd
nesday evening to adopt a constitu-
tion and bylaws and elect officers.
The meeting was held in the Armory,
and during the evening the Manches-
ter Commercial club treated the boys
of the post to refreshments and ciS
gars.
Up to the present time the member
ship of the local post is seventy--sev-
en-. Every soldier an sailor who serv-
ed his country during the world war
is invited to affiliate himself with this
organization, which in future years
will mean to the world war veterans
what the G. A. r. post means to the
veterans of the Civil war.
The following officers were elected
Wednesday night:
Commander ---- Mai. H. G. Utley
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
CELEBRATION is SUCCESS.

The FOufIl OIL July CeleDTdtlOH Ill
Manchester was success in every
way. A crowd, estimated at 10000,
visited the fair grounds during the
afternoon to witness the free acts,
balloon ascensions, and other attrac-
tions provided for the day. The wealth
er man, as usual, had to interfere with
the evenings program, to such an ex-
tent that the fireworks and other at
fractions scheduled for the evening
had to be given on Saturday evening"
when crowd fully as large as that of
Friday was present. Everything went
off like clock work during the big eel
ebration, and best Of all, no accidents
happened to spoil the day for anyone.
The free acts were all of a high order,
and the ball game between Monticello
and Ryan was witnessed by large
crowd of interested fans. The score
was to 3 in favor of Ryan. Repre-
sentative s. w. Klaus of Earlville
gave an able address during the early
part of the afternoon, and was heart
lily applauded.
The parade of soldiers, sailors, and
bands, together with large number
of neatly arranged floats by Manches-
ter merchants, was fine, and was wit
messed by thousands of people who
lined the downtown streets, and asfar
north as Union. Nearly hundred
soldiers and sailors marched in the
parade, and made a. fine appearance.
The bands from Colesburg, Oak Grove,
Edgewood and Manchester contribut-
ed their full part in making the day
a success, by furnishing excellent
music during the day and evening,
The bowery dance was we'll patron
ized during Friday afternoon and
evening, and again on Saturday even
ing. Carpenters orchestra furnished
excellent music for the dancers.
The officers of the Delaware Coun-
ty Fair Society desire to express their
appreciation to all who helped make
the celebration success. Every PEN
ny Of the receipts over and above the
actual expenses will be devoted to Inn
proving the grounds and buildings,
and 1t is indeed gratifying to the of
ficers of the society to know that the
people of the county appreciate what
they are trying to do in the way Of
improving these beautiful grounds. A
committee isi planning a campaign
now to sell stock in the Fair society,
and all money received in this way
will be used to pay off the indebted
ness on the grounds.
On July 10th. the Manchester ball
team will play Greeley on the diamond
on the fair grounds. This game will
be staged at $3.50 in the evening in
order to give every business man and
clerks in the stores an opportunity to
witness the game. This will be fast
game, and all lovers OF base ball
should be there. A nominal admission
fee will,be charged at the fair ground
gates. The Manchester Band will fur
nish music. In the evening Carpen-
ter's Orchestra will be in the bowery
dance hall to furnish music for all
who wish to enjoy the dance which
will follow the ball game.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
BIG PATRIOTIC NETTING At COG
CON SUNDAY EVE, JULY 1.

On Sunday evening next, July 13,
the Irish question will be ably dis
cussed at Coggon by men eminently
equipped to enlighten the public upon
the whole controversy of Ireland's
claims to freedom and England's
grounds for refusal AS this is the
greatest question that confronts the
world today, the whole community
should turn out enmasse to become
familiar with the rival claims. The
principles for which we went to war
are at stake. Among the speakers
will be Father Molloy, Father O'Don-
nell and others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
Headquarters Ninth Infantry Brigade
A. P. O. 745 American e. F.

Headquarters Ninth Infantry Brigade
A. P. O. 745 American E. F.
December 81, 1913.
General Orders No. II.
(aq) The following named soldiers
are cited in orders for distinguished
conduct in action:
Pvt. Mattice (239O15S) Dale D. (de-
ceased) Co. "A", 14th Machine Gun
Battalion and IL other members Of
his battalion.
On the night of November 4th, or
dered to cross the Meuse river with
the infantry, they carried their four
Hotchkiss machine guns down an al
most perpendicular bank about two
hundred yards in length under ma
chine gun fire and took position
without cover at the waters edge.
Prevented from crossing the river by
the destruction Of the bridge and or
dered just before daylight to execute
fire over the heads of the infantry
that had crossed, they dragged their
guns, ammunition and equipment back
up the steep incline, necessarily max
ing three separate trips to accomplish
this feat. At the top of the bank with
little cover and under direct enemy
observation they successfully execut-
ed overhead fire in spite of the in
tense artillery and machine gun fire
that was directed against them. This
accomplished they carried their guns
down the bank across the narrow and
dilapidated foot bridge and joined the
infantry on the opposite bank. BY
their endurdance, fearlessness and de-
votion to duty they showed themselves
to be soldiers Of the highest order.
BY command of Brig. General Castner.
Ray X. Chalfant, Major and Adjutant
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
WORDS OF APPRECIATION.

Fire Chief w. II. Hutchinson desires
to thank the men who gave such valu-
able assistance to the fire department
in fighting the fire Tuesday morning
By this hearty cooperation a large
amount of property was saved.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

Major H. G. Utley arrived home
from overseas the first OF the week,
and is spending brief furlough with
his family in Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

n. E. Henderson of Cedar Rapids
was business visitor in Manchester
Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

William Hermann was a visitor
in Waterloo last Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
BAND CONCERT.

Weather permitting, the Manchester
Concert Band will give an open air
concert at the intersection Of Main
and Franklin Streets Thursday night
Of this week at $500 O'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
III y AAv6A
Claude Wright, G

Claude Wright, Conductor.
March National Emblem" Bagley
Comedy Overture ------- Keller Bella
Cuban Dance "Fontella" ----- Kiefer
The Billboard March ------ Klehr
Cornet and trombone duet 'Imo-
gene" --------------- Clay Smith
Played by Wright and Anderson
March Free Press" 49, w. S. Payne
Medley Overture Our Nation" 1h
- Arranged by Makie-Beye
Selection "Humoreske"- Anton Dvorak
Regatta March -----------aWo Worrell
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

Vice Commander ----------------
------ Capt. d. A. Preussner
Adjutant--------Lieut. Ross Phenicie
Finance Officer ----------------
----------- Sergt. ]. ]. Burbridge
Chaplain --- Lieut.. L. J. Bowman
Historian -------- Sergt Paul Klaus
Sergeant at Arms --Sergt. A. c. Myers
Chairman Membership Committee
-------- Sergt. Roy B. Welterlen.
Chairman Program Committee
------- Private Burt Pinch
Chairman Ceremonial Committee
---------Ca Capt. C, s. Lister.