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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
OF INTEREST TO RURAL ROUTE
PATRONS

The following communication from
the Post Office Department is self ex-
planatory:
The attention Of postmasters at
rural offices and OF rural carriers Is
again directed to the fact that carriers
are not required to collect loose coins
from rural mail boxes.
Patrons should inclose coins in an
envelope. wrap them securely in pap
or, or deposit them in holding
Receptacle, 80 they can be easily and
quickly taken from boxes, and carriers
be required to lift. such coins, and
when accompanied by mail for dis
patch, attach the requisite stamps.
Carriers who lift coins not inclosed,
wrapped, or deposited will do so pure
'1y as matter Of accommodation and
not by any direction or requirement
of the Department.
"Postmasters shonld give this notice
as much publicity as possible, without
causing any expense to the Depart
ment.
And 1t is bad practice for patrons to
leave money for money orders in their
boxes. They should personally deal
with the carrier and at the same time
take his receipt for the money, and
the same Is tSue as to registered let
ters and insured parcels. They should
be handed to the carrier, who will re-
ceipt for them at the time they are
delivered to him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
METHODIsTcHURCH

|. Sunday services at 1880 A. n. and
1850 P. NJ Morning topic; -The
Still Small Voice" Evening Topic:
"The Rich Man and Lazarus" The
evening service will be preceded by
|a fifteen minute Song service With the
new song books just purchased for
use In the Snday School and Young
Peoples Meetings.
The Methodist church has purchased
200 new song books for the use OF the
Sunday School and Epworth and Sem
ior Leagues. They will be used on
Sunday for the first time.
The Young Married Peoples Sun
day School class. taught by Mrs. s. r.
Beatty of the Methodist church were
entertained at he parsonage on Friday
evening, Jan. End Afer an enjoyable
evening light refreshments were serv-
led by the hostess.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
KENNA.KASH.

& Miss Evelyn Kenna, only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. d. ]. Kenna; and Mr..
Clarence T. Kash, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kash Of Dundee, we're united in
marriage at $3.50 Tuesday morning,
January 9Th, 1920, at st. Mary's Cath
Ole church in Lamont. Rev. Father
j. II. Linkenmeyer officiated The
bride was attired in q travelling suit
OF blue chiffon broad cloth, with shoes
and hat OF corresponding shade and
carried bouquet Of pink roses. The
young couple were attended by Mr.. e.
mer Oval and Miss Mary Thompson
OF Lamont. They departed ON the af-
ternoon train for q brief honeymoon
trip, and after March LIST they will
be at home to their friends on the
groom's farm near Dundee.
These young people come frnm two
OF the best known families and are
popular among a large circle OF
friends and acquainta4ces. Friends
extend to them the heartiest good
wishes for long and happy married
life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
POT Be.
GINS TO BOIL
OCCUPANTS OF OFFICES IN COURT
HOUSE OUT FOR NOMINATION
AT JUNE PRIMARIES.
HOPKINTON TO HAVE CANDIDATE
Interesting Race for Position ON Board
OF Supervisors Likely to Be
Feature OF Primaries.

County officials have declared their
intention of coming out for the nomin-
alton for the various offices at the
June Primary election. and from pres
ent indication 1t is quite likely that
the coming Primaries will bring about
some interesting contests among the
republican politicians. 1t is being re-
ported in court house circles that Hop
-kinton is going to have candidate for
IA place on the Board of Supervisors
Tor the term beginning January 1st,
1921.
The candidates who have announced
themselves so far are:
Robert Fishel for Auditor.
N. A. Richardson for Treasurer.
O. r. Dunham for Clerk.
\ A. M Dunlap for Recorder.
L. E. Pride for Sheriff
Chas. A. Swindell for Supervisor.
w. p Noble for Supervisor
A. d. Brown for Coroner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
WEEK OF PRAYER is BEING Oh
SERVED.

week OF Prayer. is being observed
In Notwithstanding week by holding
union meetings In the various church,
|es. These meetings are being largely
attended and much interest is being
manifested in the work which the
protestant churches are planning for
the coming year. Meetings of this
character have never been as we'll at
tended as are the meetings held this
week The schedule Of meetings rs
published In last weeks issue OF The
Democrat Is being followed during the
week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07

Don Preussner of the First Nat
ional Bank is at Iowa City this week
to attend the meeting of Income Tax
men. and take in the course Of in
sruction which is being given relative
to figuring the 1919 Income Tax.
e. E. Boxwell, breeder of choice
Hereford cattle has big herd in the
building on the fair grounds and is
getting them in fine shape for his big
sale to be held ON February 18th.
Stockmen are looking to the Delaware
County fair grounds as an excellent
place to hold Hooded stock sales. Ed.
Cook 4 Son are to hold two sales of
blooded hogs on the fair grounds, their
ates being January 26th, and February
3rd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
Az THE PLAZA THEATRE.

Wednesday, Vivian Martin IN You
Never Saw Such A Girl, and an added
attraction. The Albrecht Sisters, in q
musical act Thursday, "The Romance
of Happy Valley" with Dorothy Gish.
also the Topics Of the Day. Friday,
Peggy Hyland in 1The Rebellious
Bride" also the Fox News. Saturday,
Mutt & Jeff", "Mack Sennett Comedy
3rd episode Of Bound & Gagged"
Pathe News. Sunday. "The Way Of a
Woman" starring Norma Talmadge,
also q Lloyd Comedy. Monday & Tues
day SPECIAL FEATURE, EVAN
|GELINE'' Starring Marian Cooper,
given by the Congregational Ladies'
Society. Wednesday, Lima cayalieri
I'm "The Two Brides. also the Pathe
News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
DUBUQUE HAS ANOTHER FIRE.

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The city Of Dubuque seems to BIZ
having its share Of destructive fires in
recent years. Only recently the In
terhaticnal Harvester Company's BIG
Wholesale ware house and other valu-
able property was consumed by flames
and on Monday morning at nine
one Of the biggest garages in the city
was destroyed, entailing q loss Of
$50, 900. The fire on Monday morning
is said to have been caused by short
circuit on q storage battery. It ap-
pears that one Of the w0rkmen was
cleaning the battery with gasoline
and in some manner . short circuit
was made, igniting the gasoline. The
garage destroyed was the property Of
Mr.. Fluckiger, and less than one-half
Of his loss Is covered by insurance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
sEyANGELINE HERE AS
A MOTION PICTURE.

4
The best loved work OF Henry Wads-
worth Longfellow, the famous poet,
will be shown on the screen next Mon
day and Tuesday when the William
Fox big special production, 4Evange-
line, with Miriam Cooper in the title
role. will open at the Plaza Theatre.
"Eyangelne" the poem achieved In
slant success not only in America, but
all over the world, and within a few
years was translated. into every civil
lied tongue.
A comparable success is predicted
for the Fox Aim version as 1t adheres
most faithfully to Longfellow's ex-
quisite dramatic poem. In addition to
being the most beautiful Of all motion
picture productions.
A common declaration has been that
such work as "Evangeline" was not
susceptible OF successful translation
to the screen that its exquisite beau
fty as set forth in poetry could not be
conveyed to an audience by means Of
the camera, and that any attempt
must prove dismal failure
"Evangeline' is going to be pre-
scented in Manchester under the aus
pices OF the Ladies' Society Of the
Congregational church. and all those
who have not yet purchased their
tickets should get them from members
OF the society. Adult tickets are only
40c. while childrens' tickets are 25c.
These prices include the war tax Re-
member the dates Monday and Tues
day afternoons and evenings, Janu-.
ary IL and Is.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
Club
TAKES over ARMORY
CLUB HOLDS FIVE YEAR LEASE
4 ON BUILDING; TO BE USED FOR
PUBLIC, GOOD.
MERCHANTS HOLD INDOOR FAIR.
Novel Event to be Held in Arnory
Some Time During Feb
ruary.

! AT the regular meeting Of the Nam
chester Commercial club, held at
Masters restaurant on Monday night,
the action of the Executive COMMITTEES
with reference to leasing the New
Armory for a period of five years,
was ratified, and now the club has at
last headquarters which will meet the
demands of the hour. Secretary
williams has nicely furnished office
rooms and plenty OF space to house all
lof the equipment that -the club has
had for some time and which has been
scattered in various places.
One of the prime objects that the
club had in mind in leasing the ARM
|ory. was to provide room for public
gatherings OF various kinds. The
main floor provides one Of the best
dance halls or a meeting place for
gatherings Of a public nature in the
lefty.
This building also provides excellent
rooms for the American Legion, which
holds its regular meetings in the Arm
ory. and its officers also have a neat
Office room
The Home Service Section OF the
American Red Cross at present oc-
cupies the parlor in the Armory. and
Iatl discharged soldiers and sailors will
find Miss Richardson nicely located
| ia the building, and with every con-.
venience to carry on her work as sec
retary OF the service.
The Manchester Concert Band has
had placed at its disposal the use OF
the club room for practice and for
social functions.
The Commercial Club is to be COM
mended for taking over this building
and in this way providing meeting
place for the public, and also furnish
headquarters for the three organic
lations named.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
WANTED! TEACHERS.

The teacher shortage that has been
the despair Of superintendents and
school boards for the past two years
is becoming serious problem in Del-s
aware County, SO Supt w. A. Ottilie
informs u.s. For two years the pro-
fessor has managed to hold enough
teachers within Delaware County to-
keep all of the rural schools running!
And this, in face of the fact that in
many localities outside of the county,
the teachers were offered salaries con-
siderable in advance Of the average
wage paid here, In other counties
all over the state, and in fact the en-
tire country, many schools are closed
and the children without educational
privileges simply because teachers
ARE not procurable at any price. Such
la condition has never before existed
in the history Of our country. And no
relief seems in sight as long as other
occupations and professions continue
Ito draw from the ranks of teachers
because OF the larger salaries and
better opportunities for advancement
that are offered.
OF course, it could not be reasonably
expected that Delaware County alone
could indefinitely escape the fate of
|neighboring counties. The superin-
tendent reports two town schools with
out Sth grade teachers and one rural
school closed because no teacher can
be found. He has requested us to
announce through these columns that
any former teacher or anyone with
some college training who might be In
.terested should amply to him at once.
Every consideration will be shown to
applicants for teaching positions. The
education of our young people must
not be allowed to suffer. The schools
must be kept open at any price.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
MRS. WM. ROSSOW.

Mrs. William Rossow died at her
home In C0ffins Grove township Dec
ember 81, following brief Illness,
Mrs. Rossow was q daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Rogers OF the same
township. and was born October 81,
dSS1. Funeral services were held at
the family home last Sunday, and the
remains were brought to Manchester
and placed in the receiving vault in
Oakland cemetery, to be inferred In
the family lot latter.
The family has the profound sym
pathy OF many friends in the great
sorrow that has come to them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
BRYAN 10 VISIT IOWA.

Announcement Of William Jennings
Bryan's proposed visit to Des Moines
January IS is bringing from all parts
of Iowa Indications Of one Of the big
gest political rallies to be held In. the
central west since this years politics
began to stir.
Delegations are coming not only
from all counties OF Iowa but from
many OF the surrounding states as
we'll Governor Lee OF South Dakota,
Senator Johnson OF Minnesota, F. A.
Pike Of st, Paul, and James r. BEN
nett, Jr, Of st. Cloud, Mimi. will ar
rive in Des Moines several days before
the Commoner it was announced yes
.terday They will assist in prepara-
tions for the political conferences that
will feature the gathering.
1t is expected that Bryan will def
initely announce his Intentions as to
"a presidential candidacy at the time
of his visit to Des Moines. This
alone is attracting many Democrats
to the capital on the 18th, in addition
to. interest that has been aroused by
OF the proposed CON
ferences on party issues.
All arrangements have been made
for the reception Of the former Sec
retary OF state A. III. Holman Of Des
Moines has been appointed temporary
chairman. J. T. Clarkson Of Abba to
act as permanent chairman.
A reception committee composed of
some of the states leading Democrats
will meet. the Rock Island train from
Omaha at 11:05 in the morning and
escort Bryan to his hotel
Round table discussions will be
held during the day at the Democrat
ic headquarters in Hotel Fort Des
MOines.
A banquet will be held at o'clock
In the .evening. This will be fol-
lowed Immediately by Mr.. Bryan's
speech. either at the Auditoriun or
Coliseum.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
MRS. JOHN COTTER.

At an early hour last Saturday
morning, Mrs Anna Swan Cotter died
at her home in Des Moines. She had
been in poor health for the past three
months, but pneumonia was the I'M
mediate cause OF her death.
Mrs. Cotter was born in the County
Mayo, Ireland, on December 10th. 1S-
A.. When about five years old she
came to this country with her parents
and on the 23rd day Of January, 1872
she was united in marriage with John
Coter OF New Sharon, Iowa. To this
union eight daughters were born four
of whom, Nora B. Scott and Mary
Francis, Rosetta and Besse Leone
Cotter, have preceded their mother in
death. The four surviving daugh-
tiers are Anna May Moody. Grace Eliz-
abeth and Mary Celia Cotter 6f Des
Moines and Katherine N. Carr of Man
chester.
The family settled on farm near
5earsboro, Iowa, where the deceased $
husband died in September 1887. leav-
ing her with large family Of young
girls to support and educate. and tc
the faithful performance OF that trust
she devoted the remaining years Of
aer life.
Mrs. Cotter was good mother, .
good neighbor and good woman She
so lived as to win the friendship and
respect Of every one who knew her.
She was deyout Catholic and the
funeral services were held in the Cath
olic church at Searsboro, last Monday.
The fnternment was beside her deceas.
ed husband in the cemetery at Sears
b6ro, Rev. Father NJ. J. Harmon Off
ciating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
BASKETl BALL GAME FRIDAY

I The basket bAl team from the Gen.
trail City high school will meet SINH
lar team from the Manchester High
school In the local gym. on Friday
night of this week for red hot con-
test. Both teams are in fine trim and
battle royal will be staged. Adm.
35c; members of the Athletic Associa-
ton Csc; grade pupils zoe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
MERCHANTS TO HOLD INDOOR
FAIR AND CARNIVAL.

Plans we're started Monday night
at the meeting ofthe Manchester Conf
mercial club to hold an indoor carnival
and fair in the new Armory some time
during the month Of February. This
fair and carnival will be put on by
the merchants Of Manchester and is an
entirely new feature for this city. In
future issues Of the Democrat we will
give our readers more Of the parti-
culars regarding the affair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
DONATION Is APPRECIATED.

The officers OF the Associated Char
tiles desire to express their thanks
and appreciation for the generous
donation of articles made by the MEM
bers and friends of the First Congre-
gational Sunday School, and for the
substantial financial contributions
made by the Sunday School and DIR.
H. A. Dittmer's Bible Glass. The
articles SO kindly donated have been
placed where, in our best Judgement,
they will bring relief to those in need,
and the money is being used to relieve
want among those who are in need.
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

l hereby announce myself to the
voters of Delaware county, Iowa, as a
candidate on the republican ticket for
Supervisor at the Primary election to
be held in June, 1920. Thanking
friends and voters throughout the
county for their liberal support in the
past and trusting that my work on the
board will merit your hearty support
in my reelection. remain,
Yours Very Truly,
CHAS. A. SWINDELL,
Adams Township.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
NEW BOOKS IN THE LIBRA1Y.

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Perkins-Nature Myths and Stories.
Clark Treasury OF War Poetry.
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De Morgan-When Ghosts Meet
Ghosts.
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Hayward to Become a Wire
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Emerson-Poems.
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Adams-Common Cause.
Graydon-Exiled to Siberia.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
INCOME TAX.

Collector Of Internal Revenue Louis
Murphy announces that, as usuni, In
come Tax deputy collectorss will be
sent into every county OF the State
during the period from January is to
March Is to assist individuals in max
ing out their Income Tax reutrns. No
charge for services will be made by
these Government deputies, and NO
collections Of taxes in cash will be
made by them. The Collector urges
hll taxpayers pay by draft, personal
check. Post Office or Express Money
Order. and to keep a record OF their
payments. He warns that any person
representing himself to be a govern
ment officer, who accepts cash for
taxes, or makes any charge for his
services, is fraud and impostor.
There will be no such rush this
year in making returns as there was
last year, because this year two
months are allowed in which to make
reports. whereas last year there were
only two weeks in which this could be
done.
The Collector urges that al tax
payers have complete records OF their
income and expenditures for the cal
endari year 1919, when they call on
the Income Tax men. He further urges
that they use the forms bearing their
name, as; sent to them from this OF.
fee, when they have received such
forms.
The schedule Of the Income Tax
men provides that they should visit
every county seat town in Iowa, and
they will visit as many other towns
as time is given them. The schedule
AZ announced for county, showing the
dates an Income Tax man will be
there, is as follows:
MaQu0keta, Jan. 18th to 31st.
Cascade, Feb. I'd to 7th.
Monticello, Feb. 9Th to 18th.
Anamosa, Feb. 18th to 2lst.
Dyersville, Feb. Esd to 2Sth.
Ryan, March list to Sd.
Bellevue. March 9Th to 9Th.
Sabula, March 10th to 18th.
West Union, Feb. I'd to 14th.
Fayette, Feb. 18th to 21st.
Independence, Feb. Esd to 2Sth.
Manchester, March Is to 10th.
Hopkinton, March. 11th to 18th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
FINE PROGRAM TO BE GIVEN.

The Manchester Concert Orchestra
and other local talent will put on 9
program OF much merit in the city OPP
era house next Friday evening, Jam
uary 18th, the proceeds to 90 to-
wards forming fund for the bene-
fit OF the American Legion of Manches-
ter. Everyone is urged to attend the
entertainment. Following is the pro-
gram:
STARS and Stripes Foreyer"-Sousa
"Im Forever Blowing Bubble"
Full Orchestra.
Violin Solo. Souvenir Drdla.
Dorothy Montgomery.
Reading Selected
Elizabeth Baumgartner.
"Barcarolle"-From Tales Of Hoff-
man Offenbach
operate Selection Travetore"
Verdi
Full Orchestra.
"Humoresque' Dvorak
Montgomery Sisters.
Intermissior
.Liberty Bell March Sousa
|Selection-"Home Songs" Schuman
Full Orchestra
|saxaphone Solo Selected
g Fred Haug.
Saxaphone Grand March, Il
The Saxo Sextette aa5@
Vocal Solo Selected
Mrs. e. w. Williams
Orchestra Acc.
SelectiOns-"The Spanish Guitar"
"We Meet Again Tonight Boys"
Manchester Fl. S. Boys Glee Club.
Closing Selection Grand Medley Of
War Songs" Taylor
Full Orchestra. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Haywood of
Clarion were guests of the latter's
mother, Mrs. E. T. Fleming, several
days last week
The Audubon club will meet WITH
Mrs. c. W. Keagy on Tuesday. January
18th, and Mrs. Dunham will be the
leader:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07

Miss Fannie Gannon~was called to
her home on account Of the very SER
ious illness of her mother.
The ladies Aid Society of the
Thorpe Church will meet at the R. r.
ockaday home on Wednesday, Jan
uary 14th. A cordial welcome Is ex.
tended to all.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
4 SPLENDID MUSICAL SERVICE.

The Christmas Cantata repeated az
the Methodist church last Sunday
might was greatly enjoyed by large
and appreciative audience. All the
parts were well rendered. The choir
II being directed this year by Mrs.
N. A. Richardson, who is proving her.
self to be very competent leader.
Manchester is to be congratulated on
having such fine musical talent. Rev.
-Goughnour's address was, q very fit-
ting opening for The Week Of Prayer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07

E. NJ Carr was called to Des
Moines last Saturday on account OF the
death OF Mrs. John Cotter.
Geo L. Lane advertises q public
sale which he will hold on the farm
southeast of Masonville on Thursday,
January 18th, when he will dispose Of
his horses, cattle, hogs and poultry.
hay and grain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-01-07
PRESBYTRIAN.

Morning Worship at 10:30- Sermon
subject; "Our Inventory" We will
resume our regular evening services at
1880. subject: Laying the Foundation"
Other services as usual.