Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-03-17

q Rev. n. L. Goughnour, pastor Of
the Congregational church of this city.
and C. b. .Baumgartner, left Monday
night for Des Moines to attend >
meeting OF ministers and 1aymen Of
the church, In connection with the In
terchurch World movement. Mr..
Gonghnour, has been appointed by
Supt. Johnson, OF the Iowa sCongrega-
tionais conference to be at the head Of
the work among Congregational
churches in Delaware county and Mr.
Baumgartnera goes to the Des M0ines
meeting to represent the laymembers
of all the protestant churches in the
county.
Two weeks ago Mrs. A. w.
Stearns informed us that she saw 4
blue bird in her back yard, and we
were led to believe that spring was
here. The next morning the mercury
in the thermometer dropped down 70
the zero. mark. We have had our
faith knocked into cooked hat as far
as the appearance Of the blue bird be-
ing . suressign Of spring. We did,
however see signs Of spring the first
OF the week, and that was bunch OF
boys playing marbles. We trust that
the boys are better Judge OF the
weatherman's disposition than that
poor blue bird proved to be.
&C. w. Scoop Bateman, who has
been in the employ of Peter HoOshag--
en- for some time, has purchased q
one-third interest in the Roloff & Alb
bott barber shop, and will begin work
with his partners on Monday Of next
week. Mr.. Bateman Is q ,first-class
barber, and las made 9 lot Of friends
since coming to Manchester, who wish
him well as he enters into business
here.
On another page appears the
large advertisement Of P. F. Madden.
announcing the arrival at his store on
March 10 and 20. OF Q foot specialist
representing DR.. VIM. M. Scholl, the
feot specialist Of Chicago. Anyone
having foot trouble Of any kind will
do we'll to visit Mr.. Madden's store and
have the expert fit the feet with proper
supports. All Of our readers should
note what Mr.. Madden says In the an
nouncement this week.
IF. A. Peet, until recently editor
of the Edgewood, Journal. has pur-
chased one-half interest in the Hop
kinton Leader. The Leader is one OF
the best weeklies in eastern Iowa and
Nj. Peet and Mr.. Beels will make
strong team and win continue to give
the people Of Hopkinton a good live
newspaper.
Elton G. Roe, proprietor Of the
Globe Hotel Cafe, opened his new
place for business on Monday OF this
week. Mr.. Roe is now prepared to
accommodate all of his patrons in fine
shape, and will give special attention
to Sunday dinners. In the near fu-
ture he will have his soda fountain in
working order, and will cater to that
trade also.
The Audubon Society will have a.
luncheon at the home of Mrs. VIM.
Mcintosh next Tuesday. Following
the luncheon the members Of the So
.ciety will go into the country for field
research work.
The home on the Sherman Harris
farm near Manchester was DESTROYED
by fire, during the high wind storm
on Tuesday, entailing heavy loss to
the owner and the tenant.
The school board met Monday ev-
ening of this week, and reorganized
for the ensuing year. B. w. Grems
was elected president of the board.
George Richardson, student at
Ames is spending the spring vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. e.
Richardson.
Frank Slack is business visitor
In Waterloo today.