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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE
OF STRAWBERRY POINT.

I met with some of the represen-
tative men Of this community Monday
evening and talked over with them
and explained in detail the motives
and conditions which prompted me to
write the first letter to DR.. Kirbye.
Before all wish to say that made
a great mistake in writing this letter.
If had had some sympathy for help
ing the Gekman people (not the Ger
man military power) l should have
left that to the proper authorities,
who have better insight into the con-
ditions than 1.
It was an article in the Chicago
Tribune of Tuesday, Dec. 81. under
the caption Shortage of Food Appears
to be Real Peril in Germany" and the
thought that today perhaps some of
my own as well as some of my par
ishoners' near relatives, inS Germany,
who are of the working class, are
starving that caused me to act incon-
siderately. The longer l think about
this matter the greater the blunder
appears to me. But. not to defend
myself do l make this statement, but
to concede to you that l have blunder-
ed
l want also to state that we are rails
ing a fund for the suffering Armen-
ians and are trying to make it as
large as possible.
GOTTLIEB FRITSCHEL.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22

he worked out as farm hand, and by
careful management he acquired the
necessary means to purchase farm
in Hazel Green township. Mr.. Arnold
was an industrious man. and even dur
ing the last years he would find pleas
ure in working in his garden at the
home of his daughter. About three
years ago he was operated on at Roch-
ester, Minnesota, and during much of
the time since then he had been con-
fined to his room and his bed. He was
a man of kindly impulses and was
held in high regard by his host of
friends. In early life he was men,
Der of the Baptist church, but in later
years he affiliated with the Methodist
Episcopal church. During the years
of his residence in Hazel Green town
ship Mr.. Arnold took an active part
in the work Of the Buck Creek church.
He took great pleasure in working
with the young people of the Sunday
school, and directed the choir of the
rural church for many years.
In the passing of Mr.. Arnold Della
ware county loses one of it's pioneer
citizens, man who took his part in
the early development OF the agricul-
tural interests.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
THE FIFTH LIBERTY LOAN.

Secretary of the treasury, Carter
Glass, has officially announced from
Washington that the name of the next
(fifth) war loan will be the Victory
Liberty Loan"
Originally it had been planned to
call the next issue the Fifth Liberty
Loan, Victory Issue" but Secretary
Glass, after giving the matter due con-
sideration, finally brought forth the
happy combination Victory Liberty
Loan"
So Victory Liberty Loan" it is, and
ii is believed that every worker will
be inspired with renewed zeal to back
it up to victorious finish, and every
consistent American patriot with the
determination either to start saving or
continue to save in order to acquire
Victory Libe, ty" bonds when they are
offered next spring. and thus contrib
ute to two patriotic ends, viz:
O Bring the victors home.
(2) Finish the job.
The honor flag of the Victory Lib
erty Loan" will bear a blue "V' on
a white field, surrounded by a red
border, the 'V" denoting both five"
(fith loan) and victory"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22

Prof Lapp of Ames opened round
table discussion on poultry raising.
The marketing of poultry was present
ed in the afternoon. Mr.. Lapp ham
died his subject well-his main
thought being raise poultry that pay
dividends and Gull the flock often.
There are non-producers among poul-
try the same as among dairy animals" I"
The musical numbers were rendered
by the High school octette and were
much appreciated, Mrs. Louise H.
Campbell addressed the ladies on the
subject of better home life.
Mr.. j. e. Wooters then discussed
the purpose and aims of the Farm
Bureau and why every farmer should
join. He showed how the rest of the
world had organized to protect their
interests and il the farmer ever ex-
pected to get fair profit for his years
work and from his investment it is
necessary that he organize. This
movement is growing rapidly and now
has over 10000 members in Iowa and
over 1000, 900 in the United States. In
conclusion-don't be the fellow to him
der this work, join and give it your
support. ....
Following the Farm Bureau talk DR..
E. C. Steelsmith OF Iowa City gave an
address on Public Health and Sani-
tation.' The need of greater caution
in the control of contagious diseases.
We need to live in the open air move
and use natures remedies for many
ill-fresh air" The Doctor also en-
phasized the need Of cooperation and
use Of quarantinel in the control of
such epidemics asi Spanish influenza,
etc
All in all the three days Of Insti-
tute we're an inspiration to those who
attended. It u hoped that the people
will respond financially as well as
they did intellectually.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING.

The Manchester Commercial club
will meet Monday evening, January
9th at $50 at the Masters restau-
rant. A report of the meeting Of
the Iowa Secretarial Bureau at Des
Moines will be given and proposed
aasgislAtion of vital Importance will
be discussed. Every man in the COM
munity who wants to help to make this
a better place to live is invited to be
present, whether a member of the
club or not. We have been working
and giving for all kinds Of good causes
and it is time for us to get together
on program Tor the Improvement Of
our own community. Presence at club
meetings helps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
FINE HIGHWAY Is PLANNED.

A delegation of representative men
from Colony township met with the
board of supervisors few days ago,
to take up the matter of building q
permanent road from the Hawkeye
Highway east Of Earlville north to
Colesburg, by way of Petersburg. The
proposition as presented to the board
contemplates putting that road to the
proper grade and then surfacing it
with ten inches of gravel. The cost Of
the project is placed at approximately
$4,000 If the proposition goes thru
the county will pay about 100000 and
the township $4,000 1t is to be hoped
that this project will meet with sue
cess as it will afford the citizens in
the northeast part of the county
highway such as they should have had
for long time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22

"To whom it may concern: suf-
fered with Piles for years. Tried 9TH
er treatment and advised many times
would have to have a surgical opera
ton. One of DR.. Shallenberger's pa
tients recommended him to me as he
was treated successfully. I am pleas
ed to say that DR.. Shallenberger cur
ed me without surgical operation.
If you are suffering go and see him.
James Eaton, Vinton, Iowa."
DR.. Shallenberger the Chicago Spe-
cialist will make his 224th visit to
Manchester, Hotel Clarence, Friday,
January "A.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22

speakable sorrow that has come into
their lives they are assured of the pro7
foundest sympathy Of host Of friends.
When the young 60 away with their
hands full Of unblown roses, who
should lament that they did not stay to
sit under leafless trees?
'Let US consider of all our holy
dead that the lessons they learn now
are not learnt with pangs. but easily,
while they sit under the eyes of Him
who loves them more than we ever
could"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
DELAWARE COUNTY INSTITUTE.

Another successful chapter has been
written into the history of the Della
ware County Institute. Due credit
must be given to the well arranged
and successful program and to the
weather man, who eveidently was laid
up with the "flu."
The first days program opened with
larger audience than in years past
After the invocation by Rev. S. r.
Beatty and the addresses of welcome
by Judge Geo. W. Dunham, and the
response by Mr.. J. C. Nieman, Mr.. E.
S. Estel of Waterloo talked on the
future of dairying. In his opinion
dairying is the one safe investment on
the farm which provides steady in
come.
On Thursday Rex Beresford of Ames
gave an interesting talk on Feeds
and Feeding" Mr.. Beresford said
that feeding to make profit has be-
come a science and requires careful
study. However, it will be necessary
for farmers to organize and protect
their interests in the great markets
The Farm Bureau will be the logical
organization to perform this service
Hon. ID. w. Norris of Marshalltown
presented the Good Roads Question"
While Mr.. Norris does not believe in
paving rural roads, he does contend
that all country roads should be
brought to grade and surfaced so they
will be passable at any time of the
year. Data was presented to show
that Delaware county could we'll af-
ford to bond itself for good roads
system. That under present condi-
tions the cost of maintenance and new
building is more expensive for twen-
ty year period than a permanent road
system built and maintained by bond
ing. Iowa has fewer miles of good
roads than any of the states except
South Dakota, New Mexico and Okla
homa. It's about time we are getting
out of the mud.
Mr., o. G. Lloyd, Federal Farm Man
agement investigator, was the last
speaker of the day. His talk on leases
and the tenantry problem was to the
point. ''Too few landlords consider
the third party to the lease-the soil"
The short time lease is curse to our
community pride, advancement and
progress of good farming. A live
stock share lease which encourages
conservation of the soil and cooper
alton between tenant and landlord Is
being adopted in many localities. A
part owner is interested in the pro-
ceeds."
The Friday program was attended
by not less than five hundred people.
Following the judging Of poultry
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
MANCHESTER BOY HOME FROM
FRANCE.

Ambrose Kelley, member of the light
artillery branch of the SSth Divis-
ion of the American Expeditionary
Forces, arrived in y Manchester last
week, after having been given his dis
charge from the service Mr.. Kelley
is a son of Mrs. NJ. Kelley of this city
and is the first Manchester boy to re-
turn from France. Mr.. Kelley had
been in France about five months, and
just as his detachment was to get into
the fight the Huns decided it was an
opportune time for them to quit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
PIONEER DIES AT 90
YEARS OF age
HIRAM ARNOLD PASSES AWAY AT
HOME OF DAUGHTER, MRS.
RAM, SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
CAME TO DELAWARE co. IN '55
Funeral Services Held at the Ram
Home Tuesday Afternoon at
Two O'clock.

Hiram Arnold, one Of the pioneer
residents Of Delaware county, passed
away at the home Of his daughter, Mrs.
Gertrude A. Ram. Sunday afternoon,
January 10Th, 1919, after an illness of
more than three years.
Funeral services were held at the
Ram home Tuesday afternoon, at two
o'clock, and were conducted by Rev.
8. r. Beatty, pastor OF the Methodist
Episcopal church OF this city. The
remains were placed in the receiving
vault in Oakland cemetery, to be in
TERED in the family lot in the spring.
Hiram Arnold was born in Rich
mond, Ontario county, New York, jan
uary 31st. 1924 He grew to young
manhood on farm near Naples, New
York. At the age of twenty-one years
he;was united in marriage with Miss
Rebecca King. and for FIVE years the
family resided In Pennsylvania. In
1855 Mr.. Arnold and his family came
to Delaware county, and located on a
farm near Delhi. Later the family
moved to a farm in Hazel Green town
ship, where they resided until their re-
moval to Manchester ia.ISSS. Mrs.
Arnold passed away IanNary 18th,
1869. In 1870 Mr.. Arnold was united
IN marriage with Almin4 Moorehouse,
and she passed away In 1902. In 1903
he was united In marriage with Mrs.
M. ]. Ludley who passed away six
years ago. Since the death Of his
third wife Mr.. Arnold has made his
home with his daughter, Mrs, Ram, at
whose home he was given the best Of
care during his declining years. Mrs.
Ram ministered to the needs Of her
father with singular devotion, during
the long period of his illness.
Mr.. Arnold is survived by seven
children. One son, Marcus d. Arnold,
passed away at his home in this city
last July The children surviving him
are Mrs, Emma DAILY of Portland, Ore
gon; Mrs. Libby Keith and Albert
Arnold, of Hopkinton; Fred Arnold
of Coffins Grove; Mrs. Mary J..
Schneider of Prairie township; T. N.
Arnold of North Platte, Nebraska;
and Mrs. Gertrude A. .RaAa, of this
city.
Mr.. Arnold came to Delaware coun-
ty as poor man, but possessed rug
ged constitution and firm determine
ton to make his own way. For a time
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
ART SHEPPARD HEARD FROM.

Postmaster Ward received letter
this morning from Art Sheppard from
Anhausen, Germany, stating that he
was safe and well and escaped with
out scratch. This will be welcome
news to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Sheppard, as we'll as his many
friends as he was previously reported
seriously wounded and later his name
was published among the list of dead.
He says he has been in some terrible
battles and recently marched with his
company 200 miles, from Verdun
through Luxemburg and corner Of
Belgium, across the river Rhine. They
averaged IS miles per day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
OPENS POULTRY HOUSE.

W. l.. Dudley, who has been buying
poultry and eggs from the farmers in
the vicinity of Manchester, has leas-
ed the building just east of the Globe
hotel for poultry and egg house. He
will maintain an office in the building
and meet the farmers as they bring
their poultry and eggs to market. Mr..
Dudley will be in position to pay
highest market prices for poultry and
eggs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
UNITED WAR WORK REPORT.

Iowa raised in the recent United
War Work campaign, total Of $6,-
474,s90.67 according to information
which has just been received by Joe
Mccormick of Cedar Rapids, who had
charge of the publicity and distribu-
tion Of supplies during the drive.
The original quota for this state
was $4.610, 900 but the state committee
accepted a 80 1-3 per cent increase
and urged as many districts as posi-
Bile to increase their quotas so per
cent The victory boys" enrolled
32,15S members, pledging $S4,ss3.7s.
The victory girls" made better
record by enrolling 40,9O5 members
with pledges to the amount of $751;
5s9.S4. The student division is credit
ed with total Of $s4.4s6. District
fifteen, including the counties Of
Cherokee, Ida, Lyon, Monona, O'Brien,
Plymouth, Sioux. Woodbury. and Osce-
ola raised the largest sum Of any dis
trict In the state-$751 ,922.11. Ply
mouth county reported $1o7,9S1.56 on
. quota Of $63,20O which made that
county Ill per cent, the highest per-
centxge OF any county in the state.
Only three counties, Decatur, Wayne
and Guthrie did not reach their orig
1Ral quotas, according to the report.
The figures were compiled by Bruce
Taiiman, who had charge of the vic
tory boy" campaign and who is now
director of collections. A number of
places have not sent in their final re-
port and Mr.. Tallman is doing his
best to get complete figures. 1t il be-
lieved that nearly $500, 900 of the to-
tai raised is now available in cash as
many counties have war chests and
the money is ready and waiting. An
0ther report will be made public in
February, when the percentage Of to-
tai subscriptions collected will be CIV
en-.
Iowa beat its goal of 33 1-3 per
cent increase and reached 14O per
cent. according to Mr.. Tallman's fig
ureS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
FAREWELL RECEPTION.

A large number of the neighbors of
Mr. and Mrs Jacob Schwager perpe-
trated neat surprise farewell party
on them Monday night. After a high
ly enjoyable evening Mr.. Henry Giles
pie, on behalf of the assembled COM
pany of neighbors, presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Schwager with a purse of money
as token of esteem and high regard
Mr.. Schwager has sold his farm and
will move to his residence on East
Union street on Thursday of this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
CARROLL c. JONES
DIES in HOSPITAL
DEATH FOLLOWS OPERATION PER
FORMED AT HOSPITAL EARLY
LAST WEEK.
FUNERAL HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Profound Sympathy is Felt for Family
In Untimely Death Of Beloved
Son and Brother.

Carroll c., youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S. Jones, died at the hospital
in Iowa City at five o'clock Monday
morning, January Goth 1919 after a
brief illness of acute spinal menin-
gifts. Early last week Carroll entered
the hospital in Iowa City for an opera
ton on the nose and head, and for a
time the family had every reason to
believe that he would recover from
the ordeal. Late in the week, however.
complications developed which soon
made such inroads on his life that his
condition became alarming. His par
ents were notified last Saturday of his
condition, and they at once went to
his bedside, and were with him when
the summons came.
The remains were brought to the
family home Monday evening. and fu-
neral services were held at o'clock
this afternoon Rev. w. ]. Suckow,
of the Congregational church. con-
Quoted the services. Interment was
made in Oakland cemetery.
Carroll Jones was born on the home
farm northwest of Manchester, Sep
tember Goth, 1898, and had spent all
of his life on the farm. He received
his education in the Manchester pub
lie schools, and graduated from the
High school with the class of 1916. In
the fall of 1917 he entered the State
Agricultural college at Ames, and
would have continued his work in the
college but for the war. He was one
of the boys who had answered the ma
tons call. early in November, 1918,
and was ready to entrain for one of
the camps. when, because of the sign
ing of the armistice. the entraining
orders were cancelled by. the war de-
partment
Carroll was a member of the Con-
gregational church of Manchester, and
attended the services of the church and
Sunday school from early childhood
He leaves to mourn his untimely
death the parents, and three brothers
and three sisters: Mrs. Irene Jones
Bonnell, who has been engaged in Red
Cross work in an American hospital
in France since the early days of the
world war; John Jones of East Las
Vegas, New Mexico; Paul Jones of
Dillon, Montana; Miss Alice Jones, a
teacher in the department of music at
Northwestern University at Evanston,
Illinois; Lloyd Jones, publicity manag
er for the Griffith Film corporation of
Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. Paul
E. Miller, of Morris, Minnesota.
Mr.. Jones was young man of ex-
ceptionally fine qualities. He was
quiet and unassuming, and applied
himself to every task with that de-
termination that is bound to win. He
was the very embodiment of devotion
to his parents, and they in turn, idol
lied him. An unusual bond of friend
ship existed between this boy and his
mother. Because of the very close
ties that existed between this kindly
hammered boy and the father and mo-
ther, his untimely death comes to
them with crushing force. The place
that he held in the hearts of those who
were near and dear to him will ever
be sacred memory, and in the un-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
OyERCOATS AT ss4.75.

An opportunity to save real money
is given the men, and the way to do it
is to buy your overcoat at the Frank
j. Keiser clothing store. On page s
of this issue Mr.. Keiser announces
a price of $24.75 on overcoats. Here
is your chance to get your overcoat at
a great saving.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
BREEDERS OF COUNTY
FORM ORGANIZATION
BREEDERS OF LIVE
STOCK ENROLL AS CHARTER
MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATION.
sUCCEssFUL.INsTITUTE IS HELD
Sessions OF Institute Are Generously
Attended, and Much Interest Is
Manifested.

The breeders of pure bred livestock
in the county had an informal dinner
Thursday evening, at which thirty-one
men were present. After very sump-
tious bill of fare which made everyone
feel good, the POSTMASTER called on
several members for toasts The re-
sponse was good. A very enjoyable
prelude to regular business session
was INDUCED in.
Following the supper a short busi-
ness session was held at which time
committee on Constitution and By
Laws reported, the report being
unanimously adopted, The committee
on nominations reported the follow
ing officers who were all elected for
the ensuing year:
President, J. c. Nieman, Manchester.
Vice-President, D. J. Schnittjer,
Delhi.
Secretary and Treasurer, ]. A. Krall,
County Agent. Manchester.
Board OF Directors:
Grant Brayton, Manchester, Perch
eron horses.
Tom Carrothers, Masonville, Bel
gian horses.
w. B. Robinson, Masonville, Short
horn cattle. .15
e. e. Boxwell, Manchester, Here
ford cattle.
J. w. Robinson. Masonville, Angus
cattle.
Frank Childs, Masonville, Holsteins.
Brooks Bros, Hopkinton, Poland
China hogs.
F. A. Sharp, Strawberry Point,
Duroc Jersey hogs.
Ed Cook, Manchester, Chester White
hogs.
F. B. Durham, Manchester, Shrop-
shire sheep
w. J. Claus, Earlville, Poultry.
The purpose of the Breeders' Assoc
citation as set forth in the Constitu-
tion is to further the interests of the
pure bred live stock in Delaware coun-
to; to assist breeders in every way
possible in not only developing the
best animals that can be obtained but
uiSO W uoolSt III tuC AIltl hcl4u6.
other words it is mutual cooperative
association between the breeders to
further their interests.
To become a member one must own
one or more pure bred females which
are registered in any Of the recognized
pure bred livestock associations. The
membership fee is $500 a year. There
was very hearty response to the call
for membership, there being twenty
seven charter members. Since the or
ganization was perfected Thursday,
several parties who were unable to
attend the meeting have sent in their
requests for membership.
Watch the progress of the Breeders
Association and if you are interested
get in touch with the president, or
the secretary and treasurer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22
TO DISCHARGED SOLDIERS
AND SAILORS.

All returning soldiers and sail
ors are invited to use The Man
chester Democrat Classified Ad-
yertising columns to assist them
in getting a situation. This SER
vice Is free to all discharged SOL
diers and sailors if the advertise
ment Is brought to this office in
person. State fully in your adver-
tisement the kind of employment
you desire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-22

CONTINUED on page 81
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-17
NOTICE

All persons liable 10 pay taxes ia the. City Of Norwich are hereby nOti- fied that I have q warrant to levy and collect tax Of sixteen and One-hah (I615 mills on the dollar on the City List of 1919. made from the Town List of 191S payable Oct. 10, 1919. and mo- tice is hereby given that assessments to cover the cost of oiling or sprinklinE streets in the ye;:r 1918 are included in the rate bill and are payab at the time of the collection of said tax: and for the purpose of collecting said tax and said assessments I will be at the Collectors Office daily from 9 a. nl to 12. 30 p. m. and from to D. m. until Nov. 10, 1919. except the following days:
 store nf Edward McNamara, 159 Sa- chem St. Falls from 12 m. to D. m.
 Wednesday. Oct. 15, I will be al the drug store of John \. Morgan, Greene vile. from II a. m. to p- m.
 Thursday. Oct E. I will be at the drug store of George NJ Rathbone. West Side. from II q. m. to D. m
 Friday. oct r.. I will he at,the store of Sherwood B. Potter. East Side. from II q. m. to ?. m.
 Legal fees and additions will be made to those who reg'ert this 7otice
 THOMAS A. ROBINSON.
 Norwich. Conn. Sept T.. JS10.
 sep 17W
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-17

TO RENT-Small tenement with all modern Improvements, 55 Fairmount St. Inquire Schwartz Bros. Sep16d