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Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
ALMEDIA A. LUMBARD.

Almedia Ann Lumbard was born IN
Woodstock, Illinois, April 2S, 1861, and
passed away at her home near La
mont, Iowa, December %. 1920, at the
age of SO years, months, and "a
days.
On April 2S. 1880 she was united in
marriage to Charles w. Weston, to
this union were born twelve children:
Carrie, who died in infancy, Mary
Harvey, Hope, Olive. Susie, Lloy, Anna
May, Cutler, Hattie, Glenn, and Pearl
Besides her children and husband she
is survived by her mother, four sis
ters and one brother, ten grandchildren
and other relatives and friends. Early
in life she united with the Baptist
church and remained member unto
death. Funeral services We're held
December 25, 1920, at Lamont Baptist
church. Burial at Campton Cemetery
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
NEW NEAT MARKET OPENS 10
DAY.

Manchester is to have q third meat
marke. Today J. A. Houlahan, former
ly OF Edgewood, but lately OF Water
loo, and Charles McNabb OF Parkers-
burg, opened their new shop In he
Jess G. Lewis building on Franklin
street, making their formal announce
ment in~this weeks issue. Our readers
will note the might attractive prices
these gentlemen are quoting on all
kinds OF meat. Both are experienced
in the art Of handling meats and will
do their utmost to give our people
high grade meat at very reasonable
figures. Here's hoping that they may
prosper in their business venture IN
Manchester.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
WEEK OF PRAYER.

Week Of Prayer will be observed by
Manchester churches with union eve-
: ming services in the churches Sun
da, January End, to Friday, jan
uary 7th.
j. Following is the program of topics
and speakers.
Sunday evening, January End, at M.
3. Church. This will be Special
Musical Service given by the choir
OF the Methodist church,
Monday evening at the Congregational
Church Mr.. L. L. Platt presiding.
Church night: "The Church and the
Community. DR.. H. A. Dittmer, The
Community and the Church, Mr. g
Durey
Tuesday evening at the Presbyter-
AN church, Mr.. L. e. Pride Presid-
ing.
Home night: Christian Standards IN
M the Home.";; "The Fathers Respon.
sibility", Mrs. G. B. Baumgartner
..The Mothers Responsibility, Mr.
Bert Crosier. #
W00neSudy evening ot suO ~PsAS
Church-Mr. M. w. Akers. presiding
School night; THE Challepge of thu
Spiritual in Education. p dgram ar
ranged by Profs. ]. 8. Hillard ant
w. A. 0ttilie.
Thursday evening at the M =
Church--Mr. C. w. Keagy presiding.
Mems night: Mans Task In the King
dom OF Cod; "At Home, Mr.. 7. H
Tracy; Abroad; MIR. A. 0. Stanger
Friday evening at the Baptist church
Mr.. M. w. Akers, presiding.
women's night. .'Women's Task in thu
Kingdom Of God.';; AT Home, mrs
B. H. Byers. Abroad. Mrs. VIM
Jones'
Eyerbody cordially invited.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
DuRoc BREEDERS MEETING

The breeders of Duroc Jersey hogs
met Monday afternoon at the Farm
Bureau office. They completed the
County Association, adopting the Con-
stitution and bylaws, electing officers
and appointing committees. The Of
ficers elected are: Howard Cook, Pres.
Vice Presidents, ]. p. Cole; b. B,
Brayton, Roy Duffy and F. L. Sly; Sec.
and Treasurer, Roy Todd.
Each member is getting two boys
for the Duroc Club. The inspection
Committee is at work selecting sows
for the boys which will be placed some
time in February.
The next meeting is set for jan
uary %, 1921.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
pRESRYTERIAN CHURCH.

Morning services 1880. This will
be our regular quarterly celebration
of the Lords Supper. All are espec-
tally urged to be present at this SER
vice. Sunday school 11:45. c. e. meet
ing at $50.
We join with the other churches
in union services-the opening SER
vice of the Week of Prayer-at the
NJ. E. church at 1880.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS MON.
DAY NIGHT

The next regular meeting OF the
Manchester Commercial Club, will be
held at the Globe Hotel Cafe on Mon
day evening, January 3rd, 1921. A NUM-
Der of important items of business
will come up for consideration and
every member of the club should be
present.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
BRING CHEER TO UNFoRTuNATEs

The ladies of the Associated Chari-
ties have been doing a noble work dur
ing the past few weeks, and especially
did they do their work in fine shape
during the holiday season. The days
Just previous to Christmas twenty-six
baskets were filled with good things
to eat and toys for the children, and
taken to that number OF homes, OF
those less fortunate. The Associated
Charities have received in money $685.
SO, and In articles to wear and canned
fruit and vegetables, many times the
amount contributed In money. The
ladies tell us that their greatest need
just at this time is shoes for the
children. II anone has children's shoes
which are not being worn, kindly turn
them over to the Associated Charities
We can assure you that they will be
put to good use.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
FARMERS INSTITUTE JAN. 10 TO q

The annual Farmers Institute will
be held in the Armory on Wednesday
Thursday and Friday. January 49, 20,
and 81, the first session being sched-
uled to take place at 1880 in the after
noon on the opening day. On Thurs
day and Friday there will be sessions
both forenoons and afternoons. Topics
to be discussed will be good roads,
tuberculosis In cattle, soils and crops,
orchard and spraying, community
health, benefit OF public libraries, and
poultry. Addresses will be given by
Senator-elect Geo. s. Banta and w.
A. Roe of Des Moines. On Thursday
and Friday nights-the members OF
the Senior and Junior classes of the
local high school will put on play.
Premiums and ribbons are to be
offered for seed corn, small grain
oven products canned goods and poul-
try and ample, Accommodations will be
made for tfis care or exhibits, Nexi
week the Democrat will publish a full
and complete program Of the insti-
tute.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
PIONEER CITIZEN
ANSWERS SUMMONS
BENJAMIN SHELDEN DIES AT HIS
HOME HERE TUESDAY FOLLOW.
ING LONG ILLNESS.
CAME TO DELAWARE co. IN 1856.


Benjamin Sheldon, one of the pio-
neer citizens OF Delaware County,
passed away at his home on East
Main street, Tuesday afternoon. De-
cember 2Sth. 1920, at the age Of SO
years, 8 months and 5 days. For more
than five years Mr. Sheldon had been
in poor health, and much of the time
he was confined to his home.
Funeral services will be held in
the home on Friday afternoon at one
o'clock, Rev. S. r. Beatty. pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal church, will
have charge Of the services. Inter-
ment will be made in Oakland ceme-
terry.
BENJAMIN Sheldon was born near
Rome, Oneida County, N. Y. March %,
1881, and died at Manchester, Iowa.
December 2Sth. 1920.
He was the last surviving member
OF family of ten children. Soon after
attaining his majority he spent a year
with relatives in Ohio. From there he
came to Aurora, Illinois, where he
spent several years. Here ON January
IL, 1859, he was united In marriage
with Frances Mary Massee, who sur
wives him.
To this union were born seven chill
dren: Mrs. Ernest E. Ryan. Miss Ida
and Thomas, OF this place: Frank Of
Frederick, South Dakota; Bert ], Of
Wendell, Minnesota; r. W., OF Delhi,
and Henry, who died at the age OF
seven years.
In February, 1865, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sheldon came to this country and set
tied ON farm just south Of Manches-
ter, where they lived nine years. In
March, 1874. they moved to the home
stead northeast of Manchester, where
they resided till 1909, when they came
to make their home in Manchester.
having earned release from hard
work.
Mr.. Sheldon had been in poor health
for some time, and was tenderly cared
for by the son and daughter remain
ing. at home
Besides the children mentioned there
are eleven grandchildren and sever
all nephews and nieces to mourn his
passing.
The aged wife, and the children wio
mourn because of the passing Of the
devoted husband and father. have the
profound sympathy in their great sor-
row.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
RyAN.HERMANCE.

Married, at the Methodist parsonage
on Friday evening. December "a, lSzo'
Mr.. Allen G. Hermance, and Miss Fern
Ryan, both OF Dundee, Iowa, Rev. ..
r. Beatty performing the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermance will make
their home on farm near Manehes-
ter.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
3.5OO,OOO Children Of Europe Face Starvation Be
tween Now and Next Harvest. Small Sum OF
4 Ten Dollars Will Save Life of Little One
DELAWARE COUNTY is ASKED TO
RAISE s7s29 FOR THIS WORTHY CAUSE
County Being Organized to Make House to House Canvas
Helpless and Innocent Little Tots Must Not be Allowed to
Starve. Appeal is Urgent Will You Not Help?

Iowa Is asked to raise million doll
lars, and Delaware County's quota Of
this sum is only $7S29. Manchester
workers will hold themselves In read
mess to assist In the work Of raising
this fund, and will cooperate with
the workers in the outlying town
ships. j. C. Nieman of this city has
volunteered to assist with the work
In Bremen, Colony and North Fork
ownships.
One OF the features TO be inaugurated
with a view to stimulate interest In
the cause will be q mass meeting to
be held In the armory. and luncheon
at which time the charge Of S. per
plate will be made for q bowl Of soup
and crackers.
~Giye SO And Save A Child.r
The slogan throughout this campaign
will be: "Give $40 and Save Child"
We belive that this appeal will touch
ever heart, and that everyone will
be glad to support the cause to the
limit OF their abaility. All checks
should be made payable to w. W..
Matthews. who Is the treasurer Of
the county organization. Subscriptions
OF ali sums will be gladly accepted.
Delaware County Quota $7.Ss9
Township Quotas figured in pro-
portion to Liberty Loan Quotas:
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
-TRAcY.ROWELI.

Married, at the Methodist parsonage
on Tuesday, December 21st, 1920, Mr..
willis James Rowell, and Miss Goldie
Tracy, both of Strawberry Point, Iowa,
Rev. S. r. Beatty officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rowell will make their home
on a farm near Strawberry Point, la.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29

John w. Johnson and Miss Eva
F. Haigh were united in marriage
at the Buck Creek parsonage last FRI
day evening, December oath. the Rev.
Mr.. Grant, pastor of the church per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson will make their home on
farm south of Manchester The best
wishes of their friends go with them
as they establish their home.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29

ing that by six and remembering that
the farthest collecting district is not
more than twenty miles from the
center of the main district, you can
see that prosperity will naturally fol-
low in the wake OF the distribution
of such vast sum Of money in an
area of this size"
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
HENRY C. WALLACE MENTIONED
FOR CABINET POSITION.

Henry c. Wallace, editor and pub
Usher of the Wallaces Farmer Of
Des Moines, has been determined on
by President-elect Harding to be Sec
retary of Agriculture to succeed E. i.
Meredith, the present incumbent. Mr..
Wallace is one of the big men OF
Iowa, and his appointment to the high
position will meet with general satis-
faction to the agricultural interests
of the state and the nation.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
BAPTIST.

Preaching service at 10:S0 A NJ. Sub
iect for the sermon: '"The Savior's
sacrifice for Sin and Salvation. Com
mupion services following the preach
ing service. Preaching again at 7;3O
in the evening. Subject: "Consequen-
ces OF Choosing the Crucifixion OF
Christ" Sunday school at IL noon
Young Peoples service at 6:45 P. M
Prayer meeting at 1880 2. M. at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs M. w. Perishc
s0S East Prospect street. M. w. Akers
Pastor.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
GET YOUR AUTo LICENSE AT ONCE

Say, you fellows who own cars, do
you realize that you have until jan
uary list, 1921, in which to get your
1921 license numbers without paying
a penalty? The numbers in Delaware
County for next year begin with 107 ,9Ol
and up until Tuesday noon only about
1000 OF the 2400 car owners in the
coanty have procured their number
plates. 1t is apparent that soodly
number will be obliged TO pay pen
alties. A penalty Of $1.oo per month
is taxed onto the regular license fee
II not paid before Friday night Of this
week,
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE FRIDAY
NIGHT.

Members and friends Of the First
Congregational church are cordially
invited to the Watch Night services
which will be held on Friday evening
Elaborate plans are being made for
this event. Commencing at $3.50 and
lasting for one hour highly inter
esting and entertaining program will
be given, the program being as fol
lows:
Instrumental Solo Ruth Atwater
Reading Miss Elizabeth Baumgartner
Instrumental Duet -----------------
Clarence Brown and Tom Norris
What the Girls Scouts Mean" ---
Miss Elizabeth Hutchinson.
Solo ---------Mrs. E W. Williams.
Reading Miss Josephine Hutchinson
Instrumental Solo Mrs. @. G. Yoran
"The Children's Hospital" ----------
Miss Margaret Stanger
Solo Miss Emma JayGox
Following the program will come
the feed, put on by the men Of the
church We are not going to tell what
the feed consists of. only this that
no one will leave the church at mid
night without having partaken OF one
OF the best lunches imaginable. Com
mitees are in charge Of all Of the de-
tails and nothing is being overlooked
to make this a most enjoyable oc-
casi0n.
From 1915 until IL o'clock a de-
votional service will be conducted,
and will be in charge Of the pastor,
Rev. H. L. Goughnour.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday services at 1880 A. M. and
1880 P. NJ. Morning topic: "a Message
for the New Year. In the evening
the choir under the direction of Mr.,
Ram, will give musical program, ].
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
MUSICAL PROGRAM

A special musical program will be
given in the Methodist church next
sunday evening at 1880. Mr.. Ram will
direct the chorus, and Mrs. Thomas
Wilson will preside at the organ.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
CONGREGATIONAL.

Services as usual next Sunday.
Church school at 10000 A. M. Preach,
ing service at 11:00. Subject: "a Year
of Reconstruction" Christian Endea-
yor at $50.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29
BIG DANCE NEW YEARS NIGHT.

A big carnival dance is being plan
ned for at the New Armory in TINS
city on the evening of January lst.
Dancing from to IL. Maree Skeel $
Society Orchestra Of Waterloo will
furnish the music. This. the first dance
of the new year, will be featured as
a New Year Carnival Dance, with
confetti and everything. Everybody is
invited to be present. Tickets to dance,
s1Oo and war tax; all spectators 25c
and war tax.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-12-29

Are you aware Of the fact that there
are at this time 100000 children in
Eastern and Central Europe who are
facing starvation, and will surely
starve before another harvest. unless
America comes to their relief? OF
/ this 5 500, 900 children one and q quar-
ter million are in Germany, and S0O,-
600 In Austria. Winter Is fastening
its grip upon them, and with crop
,~loliures In many Of the central Euro
pean Countries the situation Is terrible
to say the least. Food and medical
aid must be supplied and that with
out delay. There are more than 1900
Asylums, hospitals, clinics and feeding
stations in Eurole dependent upon
American support. and America dare
not fail to do her duty in this critical
time.
/ County Orsanization.
Touched by the awfulness OF the
situation. local organization has been
perfected to appeal for funds from
the entire county. The organization
Is made up as follows:
C. G. Yoran,. Chairman; n. L. Ram,
vice Chairman: W. w. Matthews.
Treasurer: E. w. Williams, Fred ",
Herman and Rev H. l.. Goughnour,
Executive Committee.
Z rha Townshjn Chairmen are.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
Simple Way to
End Dandruff

There In one sure way that has
never failed 20 remove dandruff at
once. and that In 20 dissolve II. then
you destroy II entirely. To do this.
Just get about four ounces OF plain.
common liquid arvon from any drug
store tthls In all you viii need i.
apply Il At night when retiring: use
enough Go moiaten the scalp and rub
II In gently with the finger tips.
Fly morning. most II not all. Of
your dandruff will be gone. and three
or -four more applications win com.
pletely dissolve and entirely destroy
every single sign and trace of IL. no
matter how much dandruff you may
have
You win find all itching and dig.
gins OF the scalp win stop instantly.
and your hair VIII be fluffy. iustrous.
glossy. silky and soft. and look and
feel q hundred times better.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
WEBSTER PANS
@V0N-PARTISANS
And Calls the Plum Plan q
"SheIl Game"

penouncinw the activities and rrin-
eirics Of the nonpartisan league. de-
ecrihlng the Plumb plan for control
OF the railroads as a shell game. "
and appealing to the people to quit
thinking Of democracy or republican,
Ism. but 10 think essentially In terms
OF Americanism. J. Stanley Webster.
representative In congress of the
Fifth Washington district. held the
attention OF an overflow crowd at
Moves cafeteria Thursday noon The
address Was before the Young Mems
Republican club.
Congressman Webster paid tribute
20 women In politics. and Expressed
qualification that Tennessee had rati-
fied woman's suffrage
President James H. Kline and
Tom Hammond. executive secretary
Of tho club. also made short talks.
They were followed BY /. c. Jesseph.
Who succeeds Arthur w. Davis ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
DR.. McCulloch L.
Hurt in Plunge

pr. George II. Mecuiloeh. pioneer
Seattle physician. In In tho Seattle
General hospital Friday with several
broken ribs, a iaceratsd jaw and NH
nor bruises. as the result Of an 10.
cident near Cashmere "Wednesday In
which his ear plunged over prcci.
pice along the Columbia river.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
FRECkLES
Don't Hide Them With = Veil; re
move Them With Othine--
Double Strength

This preparation for the removal
Of freckles Is usually NO successful In
removing freokiea and giving a clear.
beautiful complexion that II IL sold
under guarantee to refund the
money II u falls.
Don't hide your frochles under u
veil. get an ounce OF othinc and re-
move them. Even the first few APP
plieations should show a wonderful
Improvement. some of the lighter
freckies vanishing entirely.
He sure TO ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine. u Is this that
n sold on the money hack guarantee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
Baby 2 Years Old
Falls Into Bay

Kaxu uayano. .. fell into the
hay at the foot Of Washington st..
Thursday afternoon. and Friday
WAS threatened with pneumonia.
Her father. r. Hayano. hotel
proprietor OF 1ie Occidental ave.
saved the child and took her 60
city hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
Thief Drops Pay
Phone Box, Runs

A pay phone thief escaped after
being surprised In an alley between
Seventh and Eighth ava. near Pike
St. early Thursday. He dropped the
box. stolen from the RosedAle hotel.
f1a rike ~.
~r~~~~~~~~S~~~~~~~~~
vice-ehairman Of the republican state
central cornfuiftee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
Bloodhounds on
Trail of Fugitive

Bioodhounas traced Martin
o'keefe. escaped atockade prisoner,
as far rs Iuanita Thursday after.
noon. where they lost the scent.
o'Keefe Is believed TO have headed
for seattle He was serving a term
OF five months for petit larceny.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20

At one time or another in your ex-
~ perience, you have no doubt
felt the influences that are at
work, setting the small car owner apart
from other motorists.
The time that you felt it most, per-
haps, was when it came to question
Of tires for your car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20

What every tire dealer hasn't yet
found out is that you can't judge a
motorists intelligence by the length Of
his cars wheel base.
Some Of the most critical and CSC
berjenced motorists in the country are
found among the owners Of small cars.
Men and women who could afford
to own any type Of car made, but who
were led to the small car for logical
reasons.
These are the men and women
whom the Indifferent type Of tire dealer
has left out Of his calculations.
Intent as he is on looking merely
at the cars that drive up to his store,
instead of at the men and svoxnen ,Vh0 0,Un
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20

1t has never built high grade of
tire for the large car and then cheapened
it for the small car.
All of its unlimited facilities-greater
and more widespread than those Of
any other rubber manufacturer-have
been devoted from the beginning to
building tires Of standard and uniform
quality.
The same quality in the 80 3h
inch size as in the largest size tire it
builds.
And nothing less.
US. COX 81 inch tires come in four
treads-Nobby, Chain, Usco and Plain
"a tread for every road.
They are built by experienced work.
menina factory devoted eacInsivelyto the
manufacture Of small size clincher tires.
A factory which has produced more
tires epery year for the last three years
and still is unable to produce them
fast enough.
The good tire dealer-the man who
treats all car ouners aHke-never even
suggests that you be satisfied with any,
thing less than u. s. Tire quality.
He encourages and aids his GUS
TONERS in their search for the best.
Until you have met him, you will
never know what it is to get the utmost
economy out Of your car.
ateS Tires
} TirR Company
rEs RUBeER COMPANY
ION Street
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20

The United States Rubber Company
has never assumed that the best was
too good for the owner of any small
whether Ford, bort, Chevrolet,
Maxwell or any other.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-18
To Relieve Catarrh, Catarrhal Deafness
 And Head Noises

Persons suffering from catarrhal deafness, or who are growing haro or hearing and have head noises. will be glad to know that this distressing ai- diction can usually be successfully treated at home by an internal medi. cine that in many instances mas effected complete relief after other treatments have failed Sufferers who could scarcely hear have had their hearing restored to such an extent that the tick of a watch was plainly audible seven or eight inches away from either ear. Therefore, if you know of someone Wno Is troubled with head noises or catarrh, i,
 al deafness. cut out this formula and
 hand it to them and you may have been
 the means of saving some poor sufferer
 perhaps from total deafness. The pre-
 scription can be prepared at home and is c,ade as follows:
 Secure from your, druggist oz. Par mirt (ee uble strength). Take this home and add to it fl pint of hot water and a little granulated sugar; stir until dis solved Take one tablespoonful four times a day.
 Parmint is used in this way not only to reduce by tonic action the iufiamma- tion and swelling in the Eustachian tubes, and thus to equalize the air pressure on the drum, but to correct any excess of secretions in the middle ear. and the results 1t gives are nearly always quick and effective.
 1 I Every person who has catarrah IT any form, or distressing, rumbling missing sounds in their ears. should girc this recipe trial
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-18
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN OF
 THE "" NOON MEETING

The regular weekly noon meeting was held at the West Side silk mill Wednesday under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A.
 As usual a large number of the op- eratives were present, and several popular songs were sung to the ac- compartment of the Billhorn organ played by Miss. Bergstresser, after which the association secretary made brief talk on Why We Should Love America. He told of the wonderful beauty of our country, of what the different sections meant to each other, how the south was the great cotton growing section and the west the great wheat growing section. We ought, said the speaker, to know much more abou our country than most of us do. No matter where we came from we are all Americans now and while I would not have you think less of your native land, I call your attention to the fact that America is by far the grandest country in the world and we must make it best of nll
 After the talk, a photo of the meeting was taken.