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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
LONG DISTANCE RATES.

New standards effective January
81, 1919, provide for various kinds of
service at commensurate rates.
The base rate is for station to sta
tion service; in this class Of service
the station called is specified either by
telephone number or by the name of
the subscriber Of the called station.
The calling subscriber pays for the
call if the called telephone is reached.
Charges for this class of service will
not be reversed.
Person to person calls; the calling
subscriber specifies that a particular
person is wanted. The rate for this
service is approximately 25 per cent
higher than for station to station SER
vice. Orders for this class Of service
are accepted only under the condi-
tion that Report charge" of approx
imately rs per cent of the message rate
will be made for certain reports in
cases where communication may not
be established.
For appointment and messenger
calls the rate is approximately so per
cent higher than the station to station
rate.
Night rates from $50 p. m. to mid
night, for Station to station messages
only, are approximately 50 per cent
of the day rates, but no night rate is
less than 25 cents.
Night rates from midnight to 4:30
a. IN. for station to station messages
only are approximately 25 per cent of
the day rates, but no night rate is less
than % cents.
The principle of these varying rates
is correct as anyone can see on slight
reflection, and is based on approxi-
mate time used off telephone circuits
and operators, and also on value of
results obtained for the calling sub
scriber.
Col tahla t, nloT
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
PROMINENT FARMER
ANSWERS SUMMONS
CONRAD WENDELL DIES AT HOME
OF HIS SON IN HONEY CREEK :.
TOWNSHIP.
MOTHER IS INFLUENZA VICTIM
Mrs. Henry SpOerl Succumbs to Vic.
iOus Disease, Leaving Three
Small Children.

Conrad Wendell, one of the well
known and well-to-do farmers of Hon
ey Creek township, passed away at the
home of his son, Fred Wendell, Mon
day, January 18th, 1919, after an ILL
ness of several weeks. Funeral SER
vices will be held at the home of Fred
Wendell Thursday forenoon at II
o'clock, and will be conducted by the
Rev. S. c. Bretnall, pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal churches of Edgewood
and Thorpe. Interment will be made
in Oakland cemetery.
Mr.. Wendell was born in Germany
February 18th, 1851 When he was a
child two years old his parents came
to America, and located in the state
of Illinois, He came to Delaware
county in 1878. locating on a farm in
Honey Creek township.
He was united in marriage with Miss
Christina Whitman of Coffins Grove,
in 1873. Mrs. Wendell passed away
July 5th, 1894. He is survived by four
sons, Fred w, Henry E., George E.,
md Edward, of Honey Creek town.
ship; and two daughters, Mrs. Minnie
Ham of Enumclaw, Washington, and
Mrs r. d. Hooker of this city Mrs.
Ham visited her father several weeks
ago, and found it impossible to come
for the funeral services.
Mr.. Wendell was one of the most
successful farmers of the county, and
took an active part in every movement
that tended to improve agricultural
conditions. He was member of the
Methodist church of Thorpe and sup
ported it generously with his means
and by attending the services until
prevented by i'll health.
In his death the county loses one
of its best citizens, and the family a
kind and loving father. The sympathy
of friends is extended to the daughters
and sons in their bereavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
A CAPITAL IDEA.
EDITORS of The Democrat:

Editors OF The Democrat:
I had the pleasure of reading in your
last weeks issue your article. on the
matter of public hospital. ! have
felt for years that hospital Of suf-
ficient size and capacity, to take care
of all who might be unfortunate
enough to need the care and attention
they could receive in one, would be
one of the best, il not the very best
investment that Delaware county, or
the city of Manchester, could make.
know we made one trial, by vote
of the county on the project. But for
reasons that / have never been able
to understand, the vote of the county
went against it. Now, if the people OF
Delaware county (outside OF Manches-
teri who have had more than two
thirds of the patients who have been
benefited and helped in the two small
hospitals We have had and now have,
do not want to help to build and sup
port a hospital they would be proud
OF, and which would be a perpetual,
standing monument for the benefit OF
the present and future generations,
why can not the citizens OF Manches-
ter take hold of the matter and IN
some way start the ball rolling. II
kept rolling it is sure to keep on gain
ing. The ball was started for the
hatchery, and it was a mighty small
one. But it kept on rolling until we
got the hatchery. And now l do not
believe there is a citizen in Manchester
or Delaware county that regrets that
he was one that helped to roll that
ball.
II hospital, say Memorial hos
pital for Delaware county boys VINO
participated in the world war should
be built, how many would there be
that would not consider their contrl-
button towards it the best investment
they ever made?
You have started the ball rolling.
Keep it going
Yours for the good cause,
A. NJ. SHERWOOD.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

Memorial services, in honor OF the
late ex-President Theodore Roosevelt,
were held in the court room Sunday
evening, the court room being crowded
to the doors. Mayor +. ii. Munson
presided. Mrs. Frank Wilson sang
one solo number and Mrs. Thos. VIII
son presided at the piano. The first
address of the evening was given by
Rev. T. Rooney, who spoke of Roose-
welt, as citizen. A. M. Cloud gave a
short address on Roosevelt as states
man, and DR.. c. M. Morgan spoke OF
Roosevelt as Christian.
The board Of supervisors at a ses-
sion held last week adopted resolu-
tions, which were read by Rev. A. w.
Montgomery at the memorial services.
The resolutions are as follows:
Whereas, Almighty God, in His in
finite wisdom, has seen fit to call to
his reward our distinguished and hon
ored fellow citizen, Theodore Roose-
welt, and
Whereas, the people Of this nation
and other civilized nations of the
world feel deeply the loss that we
have suffered in the death Of man
who has stood for. a decade as the true
impersonation Of unqualified Amer
icanism, a man of high courage, of
exalted ideals and undying faith in
the common people, who has won the
love and respect of the entire civiliz-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
AT THE PLAZA.

Wednesday, (tonight) Wallace Reid
in "Rimrock JONES' also one reel
Pathe News.
Thursday, Rose of the World" with
Elsie Ferguson.
Friday. Bushman and Bayne in "a
Pair of Cupids.'
Saturday. Hands Up" No. 7, Pathe
Serial featuring Ruth Roland, Pathe
News, Sennet Comedy
Sunday and Monday, Special Feat
ure, "The Unbeliever."
Tuesday. pair of Skies" with Taylor
Holmes, also one reel comedy.
Wednesday, "Headin' South" with
Douglas Fairbanks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
F. A. MEAD.
c. A. SW1NDELL,
WIN. e. NOBLE,
nrc poa I'd ~ Snnervis0ra,
CAPTAIN MILLER is ASSISTANT
CAMP ADJUTANT.

Capt. Fred w. Miller, who has been
stationed at Camp DIX, New Jersey,
for several months, arrived home last
week for fifteen-day furlough. Capt.
Miller is one of the Manchester boys
who began his career as a soldier In
the old Company H, in which he serv-
ed as lieutenant for long time.
Ever since this country has had its
military forces modified, first on ac-
count of the Mexican border trouble
and later with Germany, Mr.. Miller
has been in active command of certain
sections of the Guard or National
army. For a long time he, was sta
toned at Camp Cody, New Mexico,
while the "Sand Storm" division was
being formed, and he, with the other
Manchester men longed for the day
when they should be allowed to go to
the theatre Of war to participate In
the real article of modern warfare
AT last the Division went to the east
ern coast to sail for France. For good
and sufficient reasons Capt. Miller was
retained in an eastern camp, and after
the boys Of the Division had left he
was put in charge of regiment of
colored troops.
Only recently Mr. Miller received
another promotion, which places him
inS position of Assistant Adjutant of
Camp Dix Under Mr.. Miller's direc-
tion are many officers and nearly two
hundred clerks All of the work which
is naturally created in camp of SO,-
900 men is handled in the offices of
Camp Adjutant and his assistant, and
now that the men are being demobiliz-
ed in large numbers an unusually
large amount of work is created.
The position which Mr. Miller now
holds is the highest position that a
Captain in the American army can
hold. The Democrat, in common with
his host of friends in Manchester, con-
graduates him upon the success he
has attained as a soldier. Every pro-
motion that he has received has been
we'll deserved promotion. He has
applied himself to the duties of the ar
my in such way as to win the contl-
dence of his superiors, and they in
turn have recognized Capt. Miller's
ability by placing him in very respon-
sible positions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
INFLUENZA CLAIMS BROTHERS.

Spanish Influenza continues to take
its heavy toll in life in this county.
Among the many homes that this dis
ease has visited during the week was
that of Rev and Mrs. Walter East
man of Dundee. During the holidays
Rev Eastmans brother, Floyd, OF Min
nesota, came to visit him, and soon at
ter reaching Dundee was taken ill with
Spanish Influenza, his condition at
once becoming alarming. After brief
ilhess the brother passed away, his
death occurring on Friday, January
10TH Rev. Mr.. Eastman was also
stricken down with the disease, and at
ter about one weeks battle with this
insiduous disease, he too lost out in the
struggle, his death occurring Sunday,
January 18th. The father of the broth
ers arrived a few hours before Floyd
Eastman passed away, and accompan-
led the remains of his sons to their old
home in Minnesota, where interment
will be made.
Rev. Mr.. Eastman has been the pas
tor of the Wesleyan Methodist church
for some time, and was beloved by
the people OF Dundee, irrespective Of
church affiliation. He was a likable
young man, and was doing effective
work at Dundee. He leaves to mourn
for him the young wife. and his father,
while the brother leaves his father
The sympathy of many friends is
extended to the young wife and to the
father in this terrible affliction that
has come to them
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
To Commemorate
WORK Of SOLDIERS
COUNTY HOSPITAL IS SUGGESTED
AS A FITTING MEMORIAL TO
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
Would Stand As Beneficial MOnu.
nent to HerOlsm Of the Soldiers
From This County.

At a meeting of the Manchester Com
mercial club Monday evening a CON-
mittee was appointed to consider
plans for suitable memorial service
and the erection of monument
commemOrating the services rendered
by the boys from Delaware county in
the world war. 1t is fitting and right
that some such action should be taken,
and that in the near future. More than
nine hundred young men from Della
ware County answered the nations
call at a time when all that we, as
American citizens, hold dear was in
danger. Many of these boys will be
coming home soon, and will once more
enter civil life and take their part in
the commercial and agricultural life
OF the county. But what about the
boys who will not be permitted to join
the family circles? Are we soon to for
get those brave lads? No. Many
homes in this county have been
brought face to face with the grim re-
alities OF war, and in the windows Of
those homes hang service flags bear
Ing gold star, signifying the fact that
some boy has made the supreme sacrt.
flee for his home and country
Now what will the good people of
Delaware County do to express their
appreciation for the services that the
brave lads have rendered the nation at
a time Of testing?
Our friend, Mr.. A. NJ. Sherwood,
makes a suggestion in a short article
he prepared for this paper, which we
believe is worthy of serious considera-
tion in casting about for suitable
memorial to our boys who fought and
won.
Would not memorial hospital,
erected in commemoration Of the
yalor and heroic services given in the
name of humanity by the boys from
this county, be the highest expression
OF grateful people?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
HUNS LIKED AMERICAN TUNES.
Joe Mccormick of Cedar Rapids re-

ceived letter from Mr.. Al Thorpe,
who has been in France for many
months, in which he tells of finding a
victrola in a German dugout, and that
all of the records were Irish songs by
the celebrated American singer, John
Mccormick The following paragraphs
from Mr. Thorpe's letter will be of
interest to our readers:
II just got through playing the Vic
trola. AS rule such an instrument
is curiosity in this God-forsaken
place and it was only through a great
piece of luck and daring that we have
it in our possession. We found the
outfit in dugout justNa few kilomet-
ers from the German lines and it sure
ly must have belonged to an Irishman
for all the records are Irish songs and
most of them by John Mccormick.
1T is really remarkable to see these
poor old French folk coming back to
this section of the country and 1t
makes you wonder how they have
enough courage left to come back and
oldit ali oSei dSaih. AIN thS iaoS'
sorrowful part of it is that they are
all old people and children as the
flower of their man power is under
the sod
81 haven't had a bath for seven
weeks and believe me, am certainly
kept busy scratching. An Amer
ican bed bug has no show with these
cooties and the rest of the tribe that
seem to thrive on the soldiers. Some
of the old ones have at least three
service stripes and also service med
ais"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
THE CALL OF HUNGER.

To the People of Delaware County,
Ten million people are starving in
the near-East The people of the
United States are asked to raise thirty
MILLION dollars by voluntary contribu-
tious in addition to the hundred mil
lion which Congress has been asked
to appropriate. Delaware county's
quota is 1000,
Do not wait for solicitor to come
around. There will be none in this
campaign. We are depending on the
promptings of the humane spirit in
the hearts of the people.
You will probably be given an op-
portunity to contribute through your
church, lodge, or some other organiza-
ton. II not, you will find pledge cards
for this purpose in any of the banks OF
the county. Stop in and sign card.
This is the week of the campaign.
Do your duty, and do it now.
w. J. SUCKOW,
County Chairman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
C. G. YORAN IS COMMERCIAL CLUB
SECRETARY.

The Manchester Commercial clut
met at Keckler's restaurant Monday
night with a large proportion Of the
members present. C. G. Yoran has
entered upon the work of secretary
Of the club to which position he was
elected last June but his absence in
officers training camp had prevented
his assuming the position when it be-
came vacant by the departure of H
w. Phenicie.
Because of the death of Harry c.
Seeds, treasurer of the club and rep
resentative of the club in the Chamber
of Commerce OF the United States it
was necessary to fill these positions
and w. w. Matthews was elected
treasurer and A. NJ. Cloud was chosen
as national councillor. E. W. Will
liams was reelected secretary of the
Fair society. the position having been
held open during his absence.
Resolutions on the death Of Harry
c. Seeds prepared by Judge Dunham,
Hubert Carr and A. r. Leroy were
adopted and ordered spread on the
records.
The club voted to send the secre-
tary to Des Moines to attend the meet.
ing of the Iowa Secretarial Bureau
on January 10th and 18th and chose
DR.. H. NJ. Bradley, chairman of the
good roads committee, to represent
the club at the good roads meeting in
Des Moines on Saturday. Other mem
are also planning to attend these
meetings.
n A committee was appointed to ar
range receptions for returning SOL
diers and also to plan on suitable
memorial day for those who lost their
lives and monument Of some last
ing sort. President Gildner appoint
ed on this committee, E. w. Williams.
A. NJ. Cloud, Rev. Mr.. Beatty, e. H.
Prowse and DR.. H. M. Bradley. A
legislative committee composed Of
Hubert Carr, F. B. Blair and E. B.
Stiles, was appointed to examine bills
presented in the legislature and re-
port to the club on their merits
DR.. H. NJ. Bradley, who is president
of the Hawkeye Highway association,
stated that he would like to invite the
association to have their annual meet
ing in Manchester and the CONNER
cial club voted unanimously to urge
DR.. Bradley to extend the invitation
and offered their best services to pro-
vide entertainment for the visitors.
Several members of the club spoke
on the Importance Of members hold
ing their stock in the Delaware COun-
ty Light and Power Company as a
protection to the people OF this COM
munity from a monopoly in electric
service. The committee engaged in
gas plant reported and
were authorized to continue their CT
forts.
Questions in regard to policy for
the Fair and the Fourth of July cele-
bration were left for settlement by E.
w. Williams and the Executive COM
mittee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15

son Thomas, by a former marriage;
her two babies named, and her aged
mother. Mrs. Marie Dolly, who has
made her home with her for some
time.
Mrs. Spoerl was member of the
Golden church, and supported the or
ganization by her attendance upon the
services, and by her means. She was
a devoted wife and mother, and in her
early passing the family sustains an
loss. The stricken family
has the sympathy of many friends in
their time Of sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
FARMERS INSTITUTE STARTS TO.
DAY.

The Delaware County Farmers In
stitute opens its session today. The
officers of the Institute have secured
speakers of prominence, who will han
die in an able manner various topics
of special interest to farmers and
their families. With the excellent WIN
ter weather that we are having at this
time large crowds will no doubt avail
themselves of the opportunity to hear
these men, and visit the exhibits Of
grains, canned goods and made-over
garments. The sessions open today
and will continue throughout Thurs
day and Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
MRS. B. v. jewell
dies At Jacksonville
PARALYSIS CAUSES DEATH OF
FORMER WELL.KNOWN MAN.
CHESTER WOMAN.
INFLUENZA TAKES BROTHERS
Rev. Mr.. Eastman and His Brother
Die Within Two Days Of
Each Other.

Mrs. B. Wood Jewell, we'll known
and loved by large circle of Man
chester people, died at her winter
home in Jacksonville, Florida, Thurs
day, January Sth, 1919, her death be-
ing caused from paralysis. Funeral
services were held in Jacksonville
Monday, and interment made there.
She was daughter of the late DR..
and Mrs. Bemis, who for many years
resided on Union street in this city.
She was united in marriage with Col.
B. Wood Jewell in the early seventies,
and for years after their marriage they
lived here. Some years ago, when
Mr.. Jewell's work in connection with
the Woodmen OF the World made it
necessary to seek large office quarters,
they moved to Omaha, Nebraska, which
has since been their home. OF late
years Mr.. and Mrs. Jewell spent the
greater part Of the year in their win
ter home in Jacksonville, where Mrs.
only sister resides.
Mrs. Jewell is survived by her hus-
band, and one sister, Mrs. Emma
Byrnes of Jacksonville, Florida
During the years Of Mrs. JEWELS
residence in Manchester she took an
active part In the social activities.
She was charter member OF Orient
Chapter, No. Is, Order of Eastern Star,
and was a member of the Past
club. Although residing in
Omaha for many years she always
retained her membership in the local
lodge.
Mrs. Jewell's death comes with
force to her husband, and to
many friends who loved her in life,
and in this great sorrow that has
come into the life of Mr.. Jewell he
has the profound sympathy of his
friends here in Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15

ed world, and
Whereas, he served his country most
faithfully and efficiently in its high
est office of trust and has since his
advent into public life, stood as most
dominant factor in allsthe great pro-
gressive movements of our age, and
Whereas, his contributions to the
people of America in the fields Of his
tory, science and literature can be
measured only by the vital and last
ing influence that his splendid con-
tributions to the world of letters will
have upon our national and economic
life, and
Whereas, We sincerely mourn his
untimely death at this critical hour
of the worlds history, when his dis
corning Judgment, wise counsel, his
intense Americanism and compelling
leadership would have rendered i'm
measurable service to the cause of
liberty, humanity and world democ-
racy,
Be 1t Therefore Resolved, That the
Board of Supervisors, in counsel as
sembled, as representatives of the peo-
pie of Delaware county, do hereby or
der to be prepared and published as
a final memorial to his life. this ex-
preston Of deepest sympathy and
highest regard for the magnificent
life and work of our departed fellow
citizen and beloved ex-President Of
our great nation, Theodore Roosevelt,
whose memory shall be perpetuated in
the annals of Americas history as the
unfiinching and unfaiiing champion Of
national righteousness, and the living
Of the principles Of
Democracy-A Government
of the People, for the People and by
the People,
r A MEAD.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15
C. B. Baumgartner, manager OF

&C. B. Baumgartner, manager OF
the National Manufacturing Company
of this city, left Sunday night for st,
Paul, where he will attend lumber
dealers convention. Mr.. Baumgartner
finds ready market for the many
styles of farm gates which the National
is manufacturing, and sells them in
large quantities to the lumber men of
the central west.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15

Mrs. NJ. ]. Yoran and her twin
daughters, Misses Mildred and Marg-
art, are having time with Spanish
influenza this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15

-Supt. and Mrs. ]. s. Hilliard are
still confined to their home, as a re-
suit OF Spanish influenza.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15

Complete copies of the Postmaster
Generals order establishing these
rates are on file at the telephone Of
flee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-01-15

CONTINUED on page four.l
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-24
BY JAZZ
Phonograph Awakens Woman
Who Slept Eighty Days.
Canned Music Only Remedy for
Sleeping Sickness.

oxford. y. Y, Dec. 24.-Drawn back
from the boarderland of eternity by
the haunting strains of a melody she
loved. Mrs. Fred Tracey, 40. woke last
night from a sleep that had lasted
eighty days. A photograph record
reused her where-,the human voice
had failed.s She is the mother of ten
children.
Retiring for the night on evening of
October 2. Mrs. Tracey has never risen
from her bed. Efforts to wake here
were futile. Her eyes were closed,
her senses apparently paralyzed. She
breathed but irregularly. Her pulse
hours, sometimes seeming to stop.
Dr. A r. Morse, the family physi-
clan was called within "a hours. He
recognized the symptoms of the rare
disease. He could not rouse her but
fed her thru u silver tube. She lost
weight quickly.
A phonograph was placed at her
bedside last night and lifting, jazzy
tune with no peculiar tune started,
With the first few bars the patient
stirred. Her muscles twitched, her
hands opened and closed and she ap-
peared to be trying to sit up. The
machine played on and presently, in q
faint whisper. she spoke.
What was it? she asked. What
was that?"
The spell was broken and con-
sciousness returned.