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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
MRS. BEEMAN DIES AT
SONS Home MONDAY
REACHED THE REMARKABLE AGE
OF NINETY-ONE YEARS AT
TINE OF DEATH.
REMAINS TAKEN TO NEW YORK
Invalid for nearly Six Years, During
Which Time She Was Tenderly
Cared for by Son and Family.

Mrs. ]. NJ Beeman, the aged mother
of w. c. Beeman, passed awsy early
Monday morning, following an in
validism of nearly six years. Brief
private funeral services were held at
the Beeman home Monday evening. and
early Tuesday morning Mr.. Beeman left
with the remains for Mansyille, New
York, where interment will be made
by the side of the husband who pre-
ceded her many years ago.
Ann Eliza Hall was born in Lorain,
Jefferson, County, New York, April 1st.
1928, and at the time of her death had
reached the remarkable age of 81 years,
5 months and % days. Her girlhoOd
days were spent in her native state,
and on October 10th, 1874. she was
united in marriage with Henry Card
ner, who died on January 11ths 1861.
March 5th, 1862, she was united in
marriage with Rev. J. NJ. Beeman. at
Mansville, New York. Rev. Beeman
passed away September cath. 1875.
Mrs. Beeman is survived by one
son, Mr.. William c. Beeman, of this ci-
ty. About six years ago Mr.. Beeman
brought his mother to his home here,
and during that time she was given the
tenderest care Mrs. Beeman was
lfelong and devout member OF the Bap-
tist church, a woman Of noble Chris
tian character, and during all of her
active years she worked faithfully for
the church OF her choice and for hui
manity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
GYPSY BAND IN JUSTICE COURT.
49, -. haac v{oit}y, q

Gypsy BAND IN JUSIlCE CUuhl.
A gypsy band has been visiting
this vicinity and got into trouble
near Earlville. The charge was made
that some fat chickens were mis-
sing from their accustomed haunts
and found their way into the gip-
sizes couldron. The whole band were
hailed before Squire M. e. Blair, who
was compelled to hold court in the
court room OF the County Building
to accommodate the Romany tribe who
now do their rambling In automo-
biles. Negotiations were difficult
because OF the inability Of the gip-
sies 70 understand except when they
wished to- Hugh Clemans acted as
their attorney and late in the after
noon an arrangement was reached
whereby they were fined and releas-
ed to get out OF the county at once.
Some Of the men grew weary OF
their day in court and filled and
lighted their pipes in the midst of
proceedings, sadly demoralizing the
dignity Of the court.
The Woman's Missionary Society
OF the First Congregational church
will meet with Mrs. Jos. Hutchinson
next Wednesday afternoon at 2:30.
Mrs. Fred w. Hermann will be the
leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
CONGREGATIONAL.

Rev. Chas. w. Boardman of Rock
ford, Illinois, will occupy the pulpit
of this. church next Sunday morning
and evening. Rev. Mr.. Boardman was
first lieutenant in the American
Army in France and has only recently
been discharged from the service. Pre-
vious to entering the service Mr..
Boardman held pastorates in Illinois,
and since his discharge he has de-
cided to again take up the work Of
the ministry. Sunday school at 10000
A. NJ. Preaching at II A. NJ. and 1880
P. NJ. Special music at both morning
and evening services. The public is
cordially invited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
PARK DEDICA1. on IS POSTPONED

TAAh DLDlOA1AON 10 L AVOAAVNAD
On account of the heavy rains OF
the past few days, making the roads
to the DEVILS Backbone impossible
by automobile, 1t was deemed neces-
sary to postpone the date Of the for
NAL opening Of the park until Tues
day, October 7th.. The same plans
for the day will be carried out with
the following program, which begins
at one o'clock.
Chairman OF the day Senator B. w.
Newberry, Strawberry Point.
Music Star Spangfed Banner" =
Manchester Band.
Invocation REV. c. H. True, Edge
wood
Address of Welcome e. NJ. Carr,
Manchester.
Presentation of Park for Dedication
DIR. L. H. Pammell, Ames.
Acceptance of Park by State and Dedi-
catory Address Governor Harding.
Music.
Five Minute Talks by Prominent
Citizens.
Music America"
Everyone is urged to go to the Back
bone and participate in the big event,
marking the opening Of the first state
park in Iowa. Everyone should bring
we'll filled baskets for the picnic din
ner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
NINE TRIPS ACROSS THE SEAS.

Warren Bissell, son of Mrs. Florence
Bissell of this city, is at home after
a long and strenuous service as a
sailor boy. Warren was with a hos
pital unit on the Leviathan, the great
ocean liner which carried many an
American boy to France and home
again, without mishap while at sea.
Warren made the trip across the At
lantic nine times, and on his last trip
homeward the great vessel had on
board General John J. Pershing. The
young mans mother and friends are
mighty happy to see him back home
once more, after rendering to his coun-
try many months of real service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
MISS SMITH RESIGNS DEPUTY RE.
CORDERSHIP.

Miss Ella Smith, who has been the
very efficient deputy in County Re-
corder Dunlap's office for some time,
has resigned the position, to take ef-
feet November 1st. Miss Smith will
join her family at Cedar Rapids the
latter part of the month, to enter a
business college. In addition to per-
forming the duties of Deputy Recorder
Miss Smith gave valuable assistance
to the Local Exemption Board of Del
aware County. Miss Smiths friends
in Manchester will regret to have her
leave the city, but wish her well in
whatever line of work she may en-
gage in the future.
Mr.. Dunlap has appointed as his
deputy to succeed Miss Smith, Miss
Amber Davis, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. e. Davis. Miss Davis was for
some time in the employ of the Iowa
Electric Company, and did the stneo-
graphic work for Food Administrator
L., Matthews, Sr.. during his term oi
office. She is now in Washington, D.
C., but will return to Manchester on
November 1st. to begin her work in
the recorders office. Mr.. Dunlap Is
fortunate in securing the services OF
Miss Davis. She is capable young
woman, and will give excellent ser.
vice in the office.
Members of the Delaware County
Medical Society are invited to attend
a clinic to be conducted by the mem
bers of the Buchanan County Medi-
cal Society and the medical staff In
charge at the Independence state hos
pital on October Sth. The clinic will
be conducted at the hospital at two
o'clock on the above date. Every
physician of Delaware County is in
vited to the clinic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
LESLIE f. CARRApUS.

Leslie F. Carradus was born in Prai-
rie township, Delaware County, De-
cember 10th, 1901, and died at the
home of his parents, in Manchester,
September 9th, 1919, aged II years,
10 months and II days. When he was
mere baby he had an illness which
left him an invalid during his life
time. During all of the years his par
ents cared for him with singular de-
votion. He leaves to mourn his death
four brothers-Wm. D.. John R., and
Elmer. all of Prairie township; George
of Manchester, and three sisters-Mrs.
Wood of Vayland, S. D., Mrs. Mcdowell
of Prairie township; and Mrs. Basquin
of Davenport.
Funeral services were held at the
Silver Creek church Monday, and in
terment was made in the cemetery at
that place.
The family has the sympathy OF
many friends in their great sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
RALLY DAY PROGRAM.

Presbyterian church, Sunday even
ing, October 5th, 1919:
Prelude Orchestra.
Scripture Reading -Supt. L. E. Pride
Prayer Pastor.
Observation-Disclosures.
Song No. s55-Congregation
Pageant and Song-The Juniors.
"Americanization of the Nations
H. R. Langridge.
Special Song-Choir.
Talk by the c. E. President-Myrtle
Kelly.
Manchester's Young People-Dorothy
Montgomery,
Recitation-"K Away From IT,
Rose Pope.
The C. e. Treasury-Ea Earl LeClere.
Remarks and Announcements by the
Pastor.
Song, No. ,61-Congregation.
Benediction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
THIEyEs GET SENTENCE.

Some weeks ago Gildner Brothers
store in Manchester was entered by
burglars, who were later Caught in
box car in Dubuque by the police Of
ficers of that city, and turned over
to the officers OF Independence. 1t
appears that the same parties who
entered the local store also entered
the Israel store at independence at
about the same time. Last weeks
issue OF the independence Conserva-
tive contained the following account
regarding the punishment meeted out
to the burglars:
Lorenzo Casanova and Charles Rose
the two young men who some time
ago burglarized the Israel clothing
store in this city and store at Man
chester, and were later caught at Du-
buaue, were in court this morning
and plead guilty to the indictment OF
breaking and entering building to
commit larceny. Casanova who Is
80 years of age, confessed to have
been arrested before. is evidently an
old hand in criminal knowledge and
drew down sentence to the peniten-
tiary at Anamosa. Rose Is young
man of twenty. His parents died when
he was small child and he lived
around with relatives. He enlisted
learly in the war and saw service in
Europe. He met Casanova at Leeds,
where they were working on the Sec
ton and the latter convinced him It
was easier to make living without
work. His youth and his army record
with the recommendation of the Coun-
ty Attorney, got him off with SEN
tence Of thirty days in the county
jail. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01

MIR. and Mrs. Joe Becker attended
the Cattle Congress at Waterloo last
Thursday.
State Treasurer E. H. Hoyt OF
Des Moines was visitor in Manchester
several days last week.
Senator B. w. Newberry Of Straw
berry Point was business visitor In
Manchester Monday.
The Mystic Workers will meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Strickland,
at the home of Glen Strickland on
Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Mrs. A. NJ. Rea and son, Clark,
of Bakersfield. California were guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Dunham sew
eral days last week. Mrs. Rea and
family formerly resided in Colesburg.
The regular meeting Of the Jones
Mill Grange will be held in their hall
this week Saturday. Dinner at noon
and Lieut.. Wilson will speak after
dinner on "His Impressions on Ger
many"
Mrs. H. c. Heaberle and daughter,
Miss Fannie, enjoyed visit last week
from Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Wilson OF
Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Wilson
is a niece of Mrs. Haeberle.
The Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the United Brethren church
will meet with Rev. and Mrs. Atherton
next Tuesday, october 7th, at 2 o'clock,
A social hour will follow the program.
Everyone invited.
-On another page of this issue ap-
pears full page advertisement OF H.
Goodhile, in which he gives interesting
facts about the oil industry in Texas,
and especially facts relative to the
Bradley Company which he represents
in this territory.
The Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian church will meet Thurs
day, October 9th, at the church, follow
ed by short business session OF the
At Home Society. All ladies OF both
societies are cordially invited to be
present and bring a picnic supper to
which the Young Peoples Societies are
invited.
DIR. J. A. May, who re-
turned from the hospital at Anamosa
last week, having measurably recover
ed from the effects Of serious opera
tion,is now spending some time with
friends in the western part of the
state and South Dakota. He and Mrs.
May started last Monday by car for
the west and will not return until
such time as the doctor feels strong
enough to again take up his practice
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
Presbyterian Church.

Next Sunday will be Rally Day. and
will be characterized by special fea-
lures in all the services, especially in
the evening, when special Rally Day
Program will be put on jointly by the
Sunday School and Young Peoples
societies. Let US make this day of
real rallying Of all our forces for a
good winters work. Special offerings
will be taken for Sabbath-school and
Christian Endeavor Missions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
D. ]. MEGGENBURG
BUYS CLARENCE HOTEL
DEAL CLOSED MONDAY WHEREBY
LOCAL MERCHANT COMES IN
TO POSSESSION STORE SITE.
WILL MAKE MODERN DEPT. STORE
Possession Of Property VIII Be Given
November LIST. Architect to be
on Job Soon.

One of the largest deals in city prop
erty was consummated on Monday
when the Montana Colonization Com
pany sold the Clarence House property
to D. ]. Meggenburg, who will get pos
session of the same November 1st.
Definite plans are not yet worked
out, except that the first floor Of the
building. and the basement rooms are
to be made into a strictly first-class
department store, to take care of the
increasing business which Mr.. Meggen-
burg has built up in this city since he
came here in 1910. The second and
third floors OF the building will be us
ed for hotel purposes, for the time be-
ing at least.
Mr.. Meggenburg will have an expert
architect on the Job at once who will
work out a plan to convert the base
ment and first floor into department
store.
Mr.. Meggenburg opened a 5 and 10
cent store in Manchester in 1910. his
first store being located in the r. w.
Thrill building. now occupied by E. W.
Seeley's optical parlors. One year lat
er he moved his store into the Russell
building on the corner Of Franklin and
Fayette streets. Two years later he
moved to the A. NJ. Sherwood building,
now occupied by the Shelley Undertak-
ing parlors. In 1915 Mr.. Meggenburg
moved his store into the new building
which Mr.. Steadman erected at that
time. Since that time Mr.. Meggenburg
has added full line Of Brunswick
talking machines, Millinery, and ladies
ready-to-wear garments, and is oblig-
ed to seek larger quarters to accommo-
date the increasing business.
In acquiring the Clarence House
property Mr.. Meggenburg has secured
one Of the best locations in Manches-
ter, and when he lets the property
the Four Corners will pre-
sent an entirely different appearance.
When definite plans are worked out
by Mr.. Meggenburg and his architect
we will give our readers more de-
tailed account of the entire project.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
MANCHESTER DEFEATS GREELEY.

The first football game OF the sea-
son here was played on the Fair
grounds Saturday afternoon and re-
suited in a victory for Manchester
over Greeley by score OF 12-0.
Both teams were slow in starting
but later developed more snap. At
the end of the first half the score
was 90 and Manchester, made a
touchdown in each Of the last quar-
ters. Smith and Dunlap were en-
titled to special credit for Manches-
ter's victory but all the boys did
very we'll for their first game and
ought to give Cedar Rapids High a
good scrap next Saturday on the
Cedar Rapids grounds. Cedar Rap
ids beat them last year by Is points
but Coach Carter's proteges this
year seem better than last years
bunch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
COMMERCIAL CLUB NEWS.

The Executive Committee met
Tuesday evening every member pres
ent. Tho resignation n the secretary
which had been on. the table since
August Sth, was accepted and Meggen-
burg. Hall and Blake were appoint
ed committee to look up new secre-
tary.
A communication from the Bureau
OF Fisheries was read, stating that a
carload OF fish would be sent within
two weeks for the club to place in
suitable waters and the secretary was
instructed to see that someone took
care of them.
Membership in the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States was order
ed continued.
The committee from the club to work
with the Associated Charities organi-
cation was re-appointed, being the
same members as last year, Charles
cCormick, DR.. H. A. Dittmer, e. NJ
Hughes, Geo. A. Newman and A. r.
Leroy.
A committee to have charge Of the
observance of Greater Iowa Week
October 10 to Is was apoined, consist
ing OF Lafe Matthews. Sr., E M.
Hughes and Charles Cawley. This
week is devoted all over Iowa to call
ing attention to Iowa made goods and
it is planned also to call special atten-
ton here to goods made in Manchester,
of which there are more than many
realize.
The secretary was instructed to
write the Universal Portland Cement
Company for information on methods
of financing home building. and to the
McCook- Doty Aeroplane Company in
regard to their free service in locating
municipal landing fields for aero
planes.
The committee voted to accept any
offer to buy the clubs moving pic
ture machine at the price paid for it
to the Delaware County Farm Bureau.
The use Of the Fair Grounds for
High school football games was au-
thorized on condition that Professor
Carter assume the responsibility of
seeing that things were left in as good
condition as they now are.
The treasurer was instructed to ex-
anime insurance policies on the Fair
Buildings and take care Of their re-
newal.
The next meeting of the Commercial
club will be next Monday evening at
Kecklers restaurant Several impor-
tant questions are before the club for
settlement and all members are urged
| to be present at meetings.
The dedication Of the Devils Back
bone State Park has been postponed
until next Tuesday, October 7th. The
Commercial Club has assumed the re-
sponsibility of seeing that our share of
the guests from distance are provided
with lunch at noon and in the evening.
Other towns in the vicinity will share
| in this and a number from here have
signified their intention to help. II
everyone who desires to act as host to
those guests who are the most promi-
nent people of the state, will notify
C. G. Yoran as soon as possible prop
er arrangements can be made which
are impossible unless it Is known in
advance who will undertake to pro-
vide the lunches The Manchester
band will provide the music for the
day and there ought to be q large del
egation from here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES AND
MINISTER'S MEET AT GOLDEN.

The annual meeting OF the N0rth-
eastern Association Of Congregational
Churches and Ministers will meet with
the Golden Congregational church on
Monday and Tuesday, October 9Th and
7th. Every church in the association
is entitled to representation at the
meeting by pastor and delegate.
Delegates should notify Mrs. Frank L.
Clark, Ryan, Iowa, so that the good
people Of Golden may know how many
delegates to arrange entertainment
for.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
WHAT CONSTITUTES SUCCESS.

He has achieved success who has
lived well, laughed often and loved
much; who has gained the respect OF
men and the love Of little
children; who has filled his niche and
accomplished his task; who has left
the world better than he found 1t,
whether by an improved poppy. a
perfect poem or a rescued soul; who
has never lacked appreciation OF
earths beauty or failed to express 1t;
who has looked for the best in 9TH
ers and given the best he had; whose
life was an Inspiration; whose mem
ory Is a benediction.-Mrs. A. j.
Stanley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01

Miss Gabriel of Dubuque spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. E. B.
Stiles.
Rev. w. A. Peterson of Waterloo
occupied the pulpit Of the First Con-
gregational church in this city last
Sunday morning and evening. At the
evening service Rev. Mr.. Peterson
spoke on "The Boy, His Problem, and
How to Help Him."
John Coon has accepted a posi-
tion in E. II. Prowse's jewelry store
and began his work the first Of the
week. Mr.; Coon is an experienced
watch maker. He has been in the
service and has recently received his
discharge. -
Mrs. Mary Post, and nephew, Bur-
ton Roe, Of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived in
Manchester last week for visit with
relatives. Mr.. Roe has been in the
navy for nearly two years, and has re-
ceived his discharge from the service.
They made the trip to Manchester in
their automobile.
John r. Whitman was called to
Los Angeles, California, last week on
account Of the critical condition of
his wife, who recently submitted to
an operation, and may possibly have
to submit to second operation.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitman hope
that she may soon be restored to good
health.
The all day meeting of the La
dies Societies of the First Methodist
church will be held in the church par
1ors on Wednesday, October Sth. The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
will meet at 10:30, Luncheon at noon.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
1870; and the Woman's Home Mis-
sionary Society at 2:3O.
Sneak thieves gained entrance to
the back porch of the N. E. Davis home
last week, and helped themselves to
a good part of the contents OF re-
frigerator. The thieves cut the wire
on the screen door and unlocked the
door. We would suggest to Mr.. Dav-
is that he equip his refrigerator with
q Yale paddock, like Sidney Smiths
Andy Gump.
MIR. Dell C. Wright, Of Oshkosh,
Wis, cornetist and musician of ex-
ceptional ability arrived in Manches-
ter Tuesday night with the expecta-
tion of locating here permanently hav-
ing accepted a position with Elton
Rowe in the Commercial Cafe. Mr..
Wright is brother of Claude Wright,
the photographer, who is to be con-
graduated upon being able to find q
way to bring his brother here as a
most valuable addition to our local
band. Dell numbers among his pupils
q number of the most celebrated cor
netists of to-day and intends taking
q limited number of pupils here on
wind instruments.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-10-01
REV. S. R. BEATTY IS
RETURNED TO CITY.
CONFERENCE AT
CHARLES CITY MAKES APPOINT
MENTS OF MINISTER'S.
REV. HUDSON TO CEDAR RAPIDS
Rev. Mr.. Beatty Begins Work OF New
Year in Local Church Next
Sunday.

appointments 10 PARISHES were Gull
pleted Monday at the closing session
of the Upper Iowa Conference at
Charles City. which was in session
during the greater part of last week.
It is matter of general satisfaction
Ito Manchester people generally to
learn that the conference has seen fit
to return Rev. S. r. Beatty to the local
church for the coming year. Other
churches in the conference had figur-
ed on getting DR.. Beatty, but FORUM
ate for the Manchester church, the
conference abided by the urgent re-
quest of the church that he be returned
The local church is in a fiourishing
condition and with Rev. Mr.. Beatty's
able leadership a great deal OF effec-
tive work will be accomplished during
the coming year.
The appointments follow:
A. B. Curran--District superinten-
dent, Fayette.
Arlington-F. G. Young.
Bonair-G. w. Tenner.
Burr Oak-(G. H. Mead.)
Calmar and sian-(Robt. O.
Bates.)
Cascade-(Wm. Bey)
Chester-Roscoe Sires.
Colesburg-P. N. Philips.
Cresco-C. L. Nye.
Decorah-E. B. Wells.
Delhi-L. d. Stubbs.
Dubuque-Center Grove, Daniel Ho-
gan; Grandview Ave-, w. M. Lemen;
st. Luke's, H. B. Atchison; East Du-
buque, J. s. Lilley.
Earlville-A. NJ. Mcintosh.
Edgewood-S. c. Bretnall.
Elgin-F. o. Hillman.
Epworth u. B. Bird.
Fairbanks walter Edie.)
Farley and Dyersville-M. L. Hill.
Fayette-W. L. Alexander.
Greeley-L. w. Soule.
Gutenberg and Dale-D. Welch.
Hawkeye-L. C. Kirby.
Hazelton-H. w. Artman.
Independence-To be supplied.
Vermont-Pau P. Pease.
Lima Geo. Gaide.)
Lime Springs-Geo. NJ. Schumacher.
Lansing-To be supplied.
Manchester-S. r. Beatty.
MasonvilleA. C. Warton.
Maynard-To be supplied.
McGregor-H.. A. Crumb.
Monona-A. B. Ackman.
New Albin-Walter Piper.
Oelwein-W. C. Cleworth.
Postville-Hartman William. Il
Randalia-V. C. Welch.
Ridgeway-(Jack Eveland.)
Rowley-Oswald Sandbach.
Strawberry Point-W. II. Smith.
Sumner-W. w. Soule.
Volga City-E. L. Heiserman.
Waucoma-D. Falk.
Waukon-E. p. Cough.
West Union-G. ]. Chalice.
Winthrop-Thomas NJ. Nelson.