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Episcopal Church.
&aNIkEEN

There will he no morning services ut
the Episcopal church next Sunday. AZ
the Rev. Il. +. Abraham will be at En-
campment. where II special service il
To he held that morning.
The Rev. Rowland Philbrook of the
Episcopal Church. of Rawlins has ar
ranged to take his choir of thirty
voices to E|ncampment for the morning
service and then accompany them tn
Saratoga for the service mere in the
evening ut S O'Clock. Dean PhilbroDk
will preach and the Rawlins choir will
render the musical parts of the service.
a cordial invitation is extended to
everybody.
The members of the WOmen's Guild
have arranged to serve upper for the
Rev. Mr.. PhilbroOk and his choir in the
Guild ro0ms of the Rectory SUNDAY
evening.
, 1920-05-20
- The -
Scrap Book
MAKES QUEER MUSIC
at Sight of This Native Afri-
can instrument.

Africans r a music-loving people,
though in Il native African village
there is not much to be had that will
produce sounds of a harmonious ma
ture. There the musical instruments
are of the crudest kind. Even II the
African musician has the real musical
gift, with his very best effort 1t can
not be displayed creditably on the
crude Instruments at hand.
The African piano." ungainly look
ing as 1t is, shows a good bit of in
genuity both in its construction and its
manipulation, so that the sounds blend
in some sort of musical strains. There
are usually IS TO 90 keys" in the
makeup OF an African piano. Each is
of polished wood 3 to 4 inches wide
and IA to 10 inches in length. Under
each key is a gourd attached by means
of a r%esinous gum. or an application
of cement very durable when ii hard
ems. A half circular strip of flexible
wood holds all In place. The gourds
are of different sizes. Two sticks. like
drum sticks, are used by the player.
in each hand; and the playing Is
done by pounding with the sticks upon
the keys, each of which, when struck,
gives out a different sound.
In some of the villages of Africa
where missionaries dwell, the piano
drum, for that is what it really is,
the people to the services. II
, 1920-05-20
More Books for Blind.

The A. l.. A., in cooperation with
other agencies already interested in
work for the blind. is printing books
in the new Braille type. Because Of
the newness of the revised Braille
adopted for teaching to the American
war blind, literature printed in ii is
limited to fewer than 200 books.
Though the total number of blinded
soldiers is small, their need of books
is great, and the magic of print" can
do much to restore hope and useful
ness to them.
Not only for former service men who
are sick or disabled is the association
working. The value of books prove.f
so great TO men in camps that efforts
are still being made to connect dis
charged soldiers and sailors with libra
ries wherever they nay be. Hundreds
of letters have reached A. L. A. head
quarters from former service men tell
ing of the lack of library facilities in
particular localities to which those
men have returned.
, 1920-05-20
Other Work Being Done,

Other branches of work which the
A. l.. A. War Service is carrying on in
clude service to the Merchant Marine,
Coast Guard and lighthouses, service
to Industrial communities which are
resultant from the war, service TO Unit
ed States forces overseas. This work
is carried on with money received from
the United War Work funds, the use
of which is limited by the conditions
of the gift to these specific purposes.
The service of the Merchant Marine
department provides free library serv-
ice TO seamen on American merchant
ships in the form of screws libraries"
bookcase boxes, each containing about
so books. These libraries are ex-
cbangeable at principal ports. Books
and magazines are sent also to men in
coast guard stations, In lighthouses and
on lightships.
, 1920-05-20
Direct Service Provided.

In many cases there is a state libra
ry commission or a nearby library 70
which a man can be referred for the
books he needs, but IL there is no such
organization through which he can he
served, books for almost any serious
purpose may be borrowed directly
from the A. l.. A. Wal Service, "a West
T~hirty-ninth street, New York city.
The only expense in connection with
these loans is prepayment of return
postage on books borrowed.
The A. l.. A. has published lists Of
books to help eX-service men who are
studying to advance themselves in
their work, "Five Hundred Business
Books" "One Thousand Technicrt
Books" and reading courses on prac-
teal subjects are now in preparation.
, 1920-05-20
BOOKS BRING AID
TO SOLDIER SICK
American Library Association
Serves Ten Thousand Men
in Nations Hospitals.
EFFORTS BRING RESULTS.
Works on Vocational Training circu-
lated Among Men Who Must Take
Up New calIines Because Of
Their Injuries

Hospital library service maintained
by the American Library Association
during the war was credited with great
value In aiding in the recovery of many
sick and disabled men.
There are still in our hospitals more
than 10000 former service men. OF
these nearly 5000 are in Public Health
Service hospitals, the remainder in
civilian hospitals. Books, magazines
and newspapers are sent TO these men
from the American Library Associa-
ton. In the larger hospitals, contain
ing over 300 patients, special librarians
are placed. To the smaller hospitals,
through the cooperation of many pub
lie libraries, library visitors are sent
to visit the wards once or twice "A week
and earn the book needs of the pa
tents.
= A special effort is made TO supply to
e~x-service men in hospitals the books
in demand as a result of the training
given by the Federal Board for VOca-
tional Education.
, 1920-05-20
Rastus' Property.

Lawyer-Well, Rastus. as you want
me to defend you, nave you got any
money?
Rastus-No; but Use got a mule,
some chickens, an a hog or two.
Lawyer-Those will do very nicely.
Now. let's see-what do they accuse
you of stealing?
Rastus-Oh. a mule. some chickens
an a hog or two.-Providence Journal
, 1920-05-20

manipulated by the native evangelist.
which is often the case, the call to
prayer and praise rings out with all
the lusty musical ~ sounds his Wig
orous pounding can bring from it.
, 1920-05-20

If you had your choice between Il
million and II billion, which would You
take? The billion? Then you are noe
II profiteer-he'd grab both.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25

. y r -
James Cavanaugh received word OF
the death OF his sister, Mrs. Matt
Brislawn. who passed away at her
home in Sprague. Washington, Feb.
5th. Mrs. Brislawn's maiden name
was Miss Mary Cavanaugh, and she
wase former resident of Northfork
township, and is we'll known by the
s old residents. She is 66 years OF
age, and is survived by her husband
and eleven children.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Carrier, Of Lake
Charles, Louisiana, and Mrs. Frank
Irish OF Hopkinton, were recent guests
at the Hutton home.
Mrs. Ella LeFever entertained a
party of young people at tea. Wednes-
day evening. After supper, the eve
ming was spent in a delightful manner,
George Ham is on the sick list.
Laura Westminster was hostess to
the Earlville Woman's Club, and men
contingent. Wednesday evening The
evening was spent in playing games
and at the close a delightful luncheon
was served.
4 Announcement is made OF the mar
rige Of William E. Gibbs, Of Earlville,
and Anna Klinkner OF Dyersville. Mr..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
DELAWARE COUNTY FARM BUR.

The Farm Bureau wishes to call at
tention Of the farmers Of Delaware
! County, once more. to tie matter OF
club work. It is the one opportunity
you have of interesting your boys and
girls in the farm work. Through the
activities Of the Farm Bureau in this
Junior Department good many boys
and girls have developed keener In
terest for farm life. It is up to the
farmers in the county to encourage
this work, not only for their own bene-
fit but for the benefit Of their children.
The club is open for county wide com
petition in the poultry club, market,
pig club, pure bred Shorthorn club,
and dairy calf club.
At present this pure bred SOW club
work is being confined largely to the
consolidated school areas. OF Delhi,
Oneida and Greeley. However, COM
mnnities showing enough interest to
warrant establishing SOW and litter
club, the Farm Bureau will be glad to
assist in the organization OF the same.
"a substantial list Of prices and troph-
les for the coming year have been se-
cured and $4,000 will be spent in
such trophies and medals. The Del
aware County Fair Association is also
assisting literally in awarding prizes
for the various winners in club work
who exhibit tat the county fair. II
your boy or girl is interested in club
! work kindly get in touch at:once with
the Farm Bureau Office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
! EARLvILLE.

Mrs. Arthur Sawyer was called to
Dubuque, last week by the Illness and
death Of her aged mother, Mrs. Anna
4 McCollins. Mrs. McCollins passed
away In Mercy Hospital last Wedncs.
day evening. She was born in Ireland
and same to America when child.
Hsr husband preceded her in death
{ and she is survived by two daughters,
/ 1ars Clara Knowlton Of New Orleans.
and Mrs. Arthur Sawyer OF Earlvilie.
and one son, Charles, of Dubuque.
/ Burial was made in Mt. Olivet GEM
etery. Mrs. Sawyer has the sympathy
OF her friends in the death Of her
mother.
Neil Rodgers. student in Dubuque
! College (PresbyteriaD spent the week
end ut home.
Perry Smith OF Manchester, aged 60
Eyears, dropped dead Thursday morning
twhile engeged in carpenter work on
1.-THE barns at the C. D. Hunt farm. west
of town. Medical aid was summoned
but life was extinct when the physician
arrived. The cause of the death was
! attributed to heart trouble with which
! he had been afflicted. The remains
were taken to his home in Manches-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
Delaware County Farm Bureau

Fred Klaus. Earlville, IN miles
southeast Colesburg..
schnittjer Bros, Delhi, -2h miles
southeast.
Seed corn.
.Chas. Swindell, Masonville, rs bush
els Reid Yellow Dent, or white cap
and calico.
Miscellaneous.
/ Black Polled, COW. Also one Red
Durham heifer, 4 yr. Martha Ray
mond, Manchester, Ia.-6 miles north.
WANT ADS
Names Of farmers In different town
ships who would like to have their
poultry flocks culled over by the Farm
Bureau Poultry Specialist.
Names of farmers who have seed
oats, seed corn, and livestock and ma
chinery for sale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25

\ Il Z 4 u Is + +. ( ) a5
eight North. Range Six West Of the
Fifth P. NJ; that plaintiff and his
grantors have been in the actual open
adverse possession of said above describ-
ed real estate for more than ten years
last past under color of title and claim
Of right Said petition prays for
judgment and decree of said court find
ing the facts as set forth in said petit
ton and that the plaintiff is the abso-
lutte and unqualified owner in fee sim
pie of said real estate and that the title
Of said real estate be quieted in plain
tiff and that the defendants and un-
know claimants and each and every one
of them be barred and forever estopped
from having or claiming any right title
or interest in said real estate or any
part thereof adverse to plaintiff. and
that the plaintiff have such other and
further relief as may be equitable in
the premises.
You are further notified that unless
you appear thereto and defend on or
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
ORIGINAL NOTICE

ORIGINAL NOTICE
In the District Court Of lows In and foS
Delaware County. March Term. 1870
Thomas ]. Kennedy, Plaintiff.
VS..
The unknown claimants of the West
one half of the Northeast quarter and
the Northwest quarter Of the South
east quarter all Of section twenty one
Township Eighty eight North. Range
Six, West of the Fifth p. M; Patrick
H. Ryan, Margaret Ryan. his wife,
Absalon Cain, Carrie Cain, his wife.
Fannie C. Cain Toby, ----------T Toby,
her husband, Harry L. Cain. Mrs.
Harry L. Cain, his wife, Frank X.
Cain, Mrs. Frank r. Cain, his wife,
Addison Cain, and Mrs Addison Cain
his wife, John A. Coulter. Mrs, john
A. Coulter, the unknown heirs at law,
devisees, spouses, surviving spouses.
personal representatives, Judgement
creditors grantees successors in In
terest and claimants against the es-
tates of each and every one of the
persons in this caption and title nam
ed and referred to. defendants.
named defendants:
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file in the office of the Clerk
Of the District Court of Iowa in and for
Delaware County the petition in equity
OF Thomas j. Kennedy, Plaintiff, al
leging that he is the absolute owner in
fee simple Of the West one half OF the
Northeast quarter and the Northwest
quarter OF the Southeast quarter all OF
Section twenty one, township Eighty
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25

Z I.
before noon of the second day of the
March Term 1920 Of said court which
will commence and be held in the court
house at Manchest~-, Delaware County.
owa, on Monday, the 18th day Of March.
1920, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rendered
thereon.
Dated this 4th day Of February. 1929.
ARNOLD & ARNOLD.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
On reading the foregoing notice. the
same Is approved by me and ordered
published in the Manchester Democrat.
a weekly newspaper. published at NAM
chester, Delaware County, Iowa, for
four consecutive weeks.
Witness my hand and seal of the
District Court of Delaware County.
Iowa, this 4th day of February, 1920.
o. r. DUNHAM,
Clerk District Court, Delaware County.
Iowa.
5-4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
HOl.PJIKINTON

Miss Carrie Brooks returned home,
Thursday from Anamosa, where she
has been for several weeks nursing
pneumonia patients.
Mrs. Lake came up from Anamosa,
Thursday to assist her father, w. II.
Collar to get ready for his sale
Mrs. w. F. Garvin returned Monday,
from Cedar Rapids, where she has
been caring for sick ones. This week
she is at John Milroy's whose family
is all down with the flu.
Miss Julia Marks, who has been Nv
ing alone on her farm a few miles
north OF town, is i'll with bronchial
pneumonia at the home OF her cousin,
Mrs. w. b. Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Deshaw, OF Fer
gus Falls, Mimi, are here visiting
their many relatives and friends. 1t Is
five years since they were here.
U. T. Wheeless has recovered from
his recent attack of pneumonia and Is
able to be out again.
Ben Loomis and nephew, Norton
Loomis. went to Missouri last week,
looking over land prospects south OF
Kansas City.
B. O. Smith and Family have been
quite i'll the past weeks. Mrs. Smiths
sister Mrs. Heath of Council Bluffs, Is
here caring for them.
The cold snap Saturday came near
putting the water system out of COM
mission, but the help of crew OF
men and a large engine thawed the
frost out.
The fire company responded to the
call Friday to the home Of John
O'Neal. It took fire in the kitchen
where the pipe went through the roof.
The back part, kitchen, and shed
were destroyed.
An interesting basket ball game was
staged last Friday evening, between
Lenox and Plattville, Wisconsin. The
Lenox boys won out, they have not
lost game this year.
Mr.. Dale and family who were burn
ed out last fall, have moved to Coggon.
The school caucus was held We'd
nesday evening, at the council rooms.
The outgoing directors are: A. w. Nc
Donald and E. A. Krkwood. F. E.
Williamson was appointed to sue
coed himself as district treasurer. A.
X. Cramer and E. M. Hucker were
nominated to succeed the outgoing
directors This election takes place
March 9Th.
f.. L. Doan and fsmily who formerly
lived here have located in Omaha. Mr..
Doan has taken position as travelling
salesman FOL. . drug house. with head
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25

the nature OF a farewell surprise party
for the Salow family. who will soon
move to Manchester. The surprise
was complete but Mr.. and Mrs. Salow
rallied sufficiently to give the crowd o
royal welcome. and the freedom OF
their home. A delicious supper which
the guests had brought along was
served, and the remainder of the eve
ming spent in merrymaking. Mr.. and
Mrs. Salow were presented with a
purse OF money with which they will
buy gift to remind them OF their
pleasant association with EarlviHe
friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25

and Mrs. Gibbs will reside on the
groom's fathers farm, south OF Earl
Vile and their many friends unite In
wishing them the best the land af-
fords.
The Earlville Happy Days in Dixie
Ministries played to capacity house,
Tuesday evening, and many were UNI
able to gain admittance. The amature
performance pleased the large au-
dience.
H. C. Snyder, OF Belmont, Wiscon-
sin, spent few days last week visiting
his brother, editor Snyder.
Mrs. Elmer Carly. received the dis
tressing information last Sunday morn
ing, stating that the home Of her par
ents; Mr.. and Mrs. James Armstrong,
in Dyersville, together with the con-
tents. was destroyed by fire, Saturday
at midnight. Mr.. Armstrong. who Is
in feeble health, was overcome by the
smoke and was rescued by his son, who
carried him out only partly clothed.
The fire Is said to have originated
from the explosion Of an oil stove
used to heat the bath room.
The board OF education, assisted by
their wives, entertained the faculty Of
the Earlville Consolidated school,
Thursday evening at the high school
building. A sumptuous banquet was
served at Z. o'clock in the domestic
science DINING hall. and covers were
laid for rs. After the hour Of feast
ing was over speeches were made and
I the remainder of the evening spent in
delightful manner.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Gibbs we're the re-
cipients of delightful surprise party
Thursday, when large number OF
their relatives appeared at their house
to help the young couple celebrate
their LIST wedding anniversary. A
delicious dinner was served and the
remainder of the day spent in a So
cial manner
Mrs. Bertha Frank is in Finley
] hospital, Dubuque, recovering from
the effects of an operation.
L. Goranson,. of Thompson visited
relatives in this place, Wednesday.
Judge A. d. Long, of Manchester,
was looking after political interests
In this place one day last week.
Mrs. Leonora Tietge entertained the
Earlville Woman,s club, Thursday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. John Mescher and Miss Kathryn
Reisberg, two popular young people
Of the New Vienna neighborhood were
united in marriage last Tuesday
morning. The ceremony took place
in st, Boniface church. New Vienna,
and Rev. Father Reinert was the Of
ficiating clergyman. The attendants
were Miss Henrietta Rolling and Mr..
Gregor Diers. After the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the bride and during the day
a reception was held. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mescher will reside on farm near
New Vienna, and their many friends
wish them happiness.
Mrs. Bessie LeClere has moved to
Hopkinton, where she will reside with
her parents.
The farm home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Salow was the scene Of . jolly gather
ing Of neighbors and friends. last
Thursday evening. The affair was In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
RARE BARGAINS IN MISSOURI
LANDS

Must be CONTRACTED for by
March LIST to give possession for this
year. Settlement terms can be ar
ranged for later date. Easy terms for
deferred payments. All these farms
located on the Daniel Boone Lakes to
Gulf Trail about 70 miles south Of Iowa
State line. Established mail routes.
Schools and churches near. Rich pro-
ductive soil, corn 45 to IS bushels per
acre last year. photographs of i'm
provements and full description fur
.nished on application. Write, tele-
graph or telephone me at my expense
EFss CLYDE L. MARTIN,
" President Macon County Bank,
81 Macon, Mo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
Hare an "old Settler.

With known lineage trailing
through 5000 dusty years the hare
may well be called one Of the ancient
Inhabitants of the. earth. Among the
Oldest Jews the hare and its near rel-
alive. the coney Of the rocks. were
excluded from the ranks Of edible AMI
mails; but as the flesh Of the hare was
found to he both nutritious and whole
some the prejudice against it gradually
disappeared and it began to be grown
and domesticated for Food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
EGG CONTEST ANDPOULTRYsHOW

EGG CONTEST ANDPOULTRY SHOW
Through the cooperation ofsthe Con-
solidated schools OF Oneida, Delhi and
Greeley egg contests and corn shows
4 together with an exhibit OF the handi-
craft Of the boys and girls Of the re-
spective schools will be staged. These
events will be among the outstanding
Incidents OF the year and farmers who
are IN the vicinity Of these schools
should avail themselves Of the priv
\lleges Of attending.
Liberal prizes will be awarded to
I The. successful contestants IN the egg
contest The first prize will be q
CHI 'ce setting Of eggs, Plymouth Rock,
I Wynndote, Buff, Orphington, Rhode Is
land Red. to the value OF $500. Sec
ond prize will be second choice OF the
above setting eggs. value $500. Third
prize a third choice OF setting eggs,
syalne, $500. Fourth fifth and sixth
prizes will receive substantial re-
wards, AT the Oneida Consolidated
school the Oneida Bank is providing
$3.50 for fourth place. The Department
Store $l,25 in merchandise, and Mr.. S.
+. Knox value of $10O for sixth place.
Similar prizes will be awarded in the
corn show. The winners will re-
ceive ribbons in these contests.
For the corn show the first prize
viii consist OF selected seen corn for
six acres of Reds Yellow Dent, White
cap or Calico to the value OF $500;
second prize Of the above varieties to
the value OF $500; third prize to the
value Of $500. Fourth, fifth and sixth
Aplace will receive substantial prizes.
! The farm Bureau considers this a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
TEN WAYS TO HAVE A DEAD AS.
y SOCIATION.

y eI = "a s
1, Don't go to the meetings.
2. II you go, be late.
s. II the weather doesn't suit you,
don't think OF going. y
I. II you do attend the meeting,
find fault with the officers and the
other members.
5. Never accept office. It is easier
to criticise than do things.
z s. Nevertheless get sore II you are
not appointed on the committee. But
il YOU are. do not attend the committee
meetings.
z. II asked by the chairman to give
your opinion regarding some Import
ant matter, tell him that you have no.
thing to say. After the meeting tell
everyone how things ought to be done
s. Do nothing more than is alb
.sOlutely necessary, but when other
members roll up their sleeves willing
", and unselfishly, use their ability to
help matters along howl that the as
sOciation is run by clique.
8. Hold back on your dues as long
as possible, or do not pay at all.
10. Don't bother getting new mem
bers. LET George do II.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
"manv /. mickle..

II every home-we have 20,00O.OO
Of them should waste on the avera9
one-half cup Of milk daily, 1t woult
mean waste of 25OO.OOO quart,
daily--912, 100000 quarts year-th,.
total product Of more than 4OO.ON
cows.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-02-25
TOWNSHIP MEETING WELL AT.
TENDED

During the past week local town
ship Farm Bureau meetings in Hazel
Green and Adams Townships were
well attended. The local program
conferred around marketing problems.
the growing Of soy beans and alfalfa