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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
Chicago. .nAsoNs aUT OK WORK.

CHICAGO sMasONS PUT OK WORK.
Manchester Lodge, No. 165, A. F. &
A. M, held special meeting last Fri
day. when five candidates were initi-
ated into the mysteries of the third
degree w. B. McGrew, W. NJ, Of
Lakeside Lodge. No. 739, Chicago, and
a company of twenty masons from the
Illinois metropolis, were present and
exemplified the work as it is put on
by Illinois lodges. Mr.. McGrew and
his fellow lodge men exemplified the
work in very interesting manner. At
seven o'clock banquet was served,
and following the banquet the Illinois
Lodge men presented Mr.. P. F. Mad
den with neat gold ring, with the
Masonic emblem, as token OF esteem,
and in recognition of Mr.. Madden's eff
forts in putting on the work of the
Iowa Lodges before Lakeside lodge,
some time ago.
Before their return to Chicago the
delegation of Masons visited other
places in eastern Iowa, and on Sunday
were spending the day at Gutenberg,
and as they were crossing the river on
a Ferry boat, two of their members,
Messrs. Hennig and Goedke, were
drowned, when the boat sank in mid
stream. This disaster marred the
pleasure Of the occasion for the party.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS BREAKS
CAMP.

Mrs. L. L. Platt and her Sunday
School Glass of girls. spent delight
full week at the Backbone State Park
last week. They broke camp last Sat-
urday afternoon and returned home
that evening. The young ladies who
made up the camping party We're:
Misses Elsie McKeag, Vera Philip,
Margaret Parker. Cora Hockaday, Ed
ma Hockaday, Helene Hockaday, Doris
Work, Edna Dorman, Mary Putnam,
Gladys Mcintosh, Lorraine BRADLEY.
Ethel Hare, Elizabeth Kewney, Dor
othy Ludley and Fern Hooker. Mrs
Geo. Lister spent few days with
Mrs. Platt and her girls in the camp,
and Mr.. Plat was kept busy hauling
provisions to the camp after his daily
mail route trips. The outing, notwith-
standing the heavy rains during part
of the week, proved entertaining for
the company of young people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
Mrs. F. F. Cary entertained at her

Mrs F. F. Cary entertained at her
home Tuesday afternoon the ladies
who were charter members of the
Birthday club, of which she herself is.
a member. The occasion was held in
honor of Mrs. C. G. Pierce, of Chicago.
and Mrs. Geo. S. Lister, who are both
visiting friends in Manchester. The
ladies who were guests of Mrs. Cary
were Mrs. w. C. Beeman, Mrs. T. 5.
Doty,. Mrs. j. E. Nye, Mrs. M. /. B.
Richmond, Mrs. Jennie Jones, besides
Mrs. Lister and Mrs. Pierce. A most
delightful time was spent, and during
the latter part of the afternoon Mrs.
Cary served delicious luncheon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
SPENDS VACATION IN OLD HOME.

Rev. H. L. Goughnour, pastor of the
First Congregational church, left last
Friday morning for Johnstown, Penn.
where he will spend part of his sum-
mer vacation, with his parents, and
other relatives. Mrs. Goughnour, and
son, Lynn, have been in Johnstown,
and other places in Pennsylvania, for
several weeks. Mr.. Goughnour and
his family will return home the last
of the month, when he will resume his
work as pastor of the church. Dur
ing his absence from the city there
will be no preaching services, nor Sun
day School sessions. Regular services
will be resumed again on the first
Sunday in September, and on Sunday,
September 18th, the new Congrega-
tional church will be dedicated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
GREAT ATTRACTION FOR FAIR.

Residents of Delaware county and
vicinity are promised real treat when
the mighty Thearle-Duffield Fire
works production, "The Battle of the
Monitor and the Merrimac," is pre-
scented at the Delaware County Fair
on August 81, September l, 2, and g.
Besides the historical pageant, which
alone is worth any price that may be
asked, there are numberless other
fireworks features that will be of in
terest. They include the Panama
Rainbow, the scintillating Northern
Lights, the famous Thearle-Duffield
Daisy chain, the Wonderful Temple OF
Jazz, the Jungleland comics for the
children the animated nursery rhymes
Jack and the Bean Stock, the Old
Woman who lived in the Shoe, the
Spirit of 1776." Washington crossing
the Delaware, the aerial Japanese
Chrysanthemum and Cherry Blossoms
festival, an old fashioned garden OF
roses, Niagra Falls and last and
greatest "Old Glory" itself. And there
are beautiful rockets. gorgeous dis
plays of ear-splitting bombs besides.
This show carries its own crew Of II
experienced men and full car load
OF equipment No county fair in the
state is showing this wonderful spec
tacle..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
HAIL and Wind
ruin CORN CROP
LARGE SECTIONS IN NORTHERN
PART OF COUNTY VISITED BY
DESTRUCTIVE STORM
GRAIN CROP BEING THREsHED
Local Rains Of the Past Week Worth
Much to the Farmers in this Vi
cinity.

One OF the worst hail storms of
many years visited a large section Of
| the northern part of Delaware and
the southern part of Clayton coun-
ties last Friday night. A strip of
country in the vicinity of York, and
north and west of Greeley, past Edge
wood, and over toward Strawberry
Point, was visited by high wind and
hail. The corn in many fields was
totally destroyed, the leaves and ears
battered off the stocks, while in other
fields the corn was blown down. as
though roller had been drawn over
it. In many instances the farmers
will sustain a total loss of the corn
crop, while others will get only a
small crop.
At Manchester rain fell in torrents
for about As minutes, and only a very
small amount of hail fell. In some
sections close to Manchester the corn
was blown down badly, but is raising
again with the bright days.
The loss resulting from the storm
can not be estimated at this, time, but
it is safe to say that it will run into
big figures. The section visited by
the severe hail storm is one OF the best
in this part of Iowa for corn, and the
prospects for bumper crop We're
never better.
l In many sections of this county the
threshing machines are grinding out
fine crop of small grain. The heavy
rain, where it was not accompanied
by hail or high wind, proved a boon
to the dry soil, and during the past
few days corn and late potatoes have
made wonderful progress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
REV. II. F. MCDONALD GOES TO DES
MONIES.

Rev. H. F. Mcdonald and his fam
lily will soon take up their residence
in Des Moines, near Highland Park,
after many years of residence in this
city. Mr.. Mcdonald rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Baptist
church of this city and after moving
his family to Des Moines he will en-
gage in evangelistic work in South
Dakota, for the Baptist denomination.
Mr.. Mcdonald and his family decided
to locate in Des Moines in order that
their daughter might have the advan-
tages of college facilities. During
their many years OF residence in Man
chester both Rev. and Mrs. Mcdonald
have worked faithfully for the best in
terests OF their church, and have many
friends who regret to learn of their
leaving. The Democrat wishes them
success in their home and new field of
labor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING MON
DAY NIGHT.

The regular meeting of the Manches-
ter Commercial club will be held at
Keckler's restaurant on Monday even
ing. A number of important items of
business Will come up for consider
alton The Park and Fish Hatchery
road committees will submit reports
of their work. 1t is urged that every
member be present at the meeting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
MAsONs TO HAVE BIG TIME HERE.

The Grotto, branch Of the Masonic
order from Dubuque, and Masons
from all towns within forty miles Of
Manchester will assemble here for a
good time on August 26th 1t is ex-
pected that upwards Of thousand
Masons will be present. The exact
location of the picnic has not as yet
been determined A part of the big
feed will include roast OK, two roast
sheep, and all the trimmings that go
with such feed. A. c. Philip is
the chairman. on the entertainment
committee, and it is safe to say that
he will not overlook any of the details
in arranging for the day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
A WORD OF APPRECIATION.

1t is with a sense of profound ap-
probation that we wish to thank our
friends for the many expressions OF
Sympathy that have come to US since
the passing of our loved one. and es-
pecially do we wish to thank those
who brought cheer to the sick room
by sending or bringing flowers, dur
ing the many weeks of illness.
FRED w. HERMANN
JOSEPH R. HERMANN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
ICE CREAM SOCIAL.

The public is cordially invited to
patronize the Ice cream socialto be
given on the lawn of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tobe Husmann, on East Union street,
on Saturday afternoon and evening.
The proceeds from the social will be
devoted to the work of the Lutheran
church of this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
THE FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR.

The Fayette Count fair is to be held
at West Union. August 1927, promises
to be wonderful show this year. The
secretary reports record breaking
showing of fine stock-and the big
gest vaudeville bill ever pulled off at
county fair in Iowa--also base ball.
fireworks and big travelling band OF
music Every day is to be a large day
at West Union during the fair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
DANCES AT PAVILION.

Dances will be held in the dance
pavilion on the fair grounds on Friday
evening, August 18th, Wednesday ev-
ening, August 18th, and next Friday
evening, August goth. Good music
will be furnished at each dance. These
will be the last dances in the pavilion
before the fair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
LUTHERAN.

Regular services in english, next
Sunday morning. at 1900 O'clock. The
topic for the sermon will be, "God
Resisteth the Proud, but Giveth
Strength to the Humble"
Sunday school at 1000. Parents
are urged to send their children.
Graded lessons are used and instruc-
ton If the Bible and Catechism.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
ELECTRIC WORKER
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
GEORGE ODELL OF IOWA ELEC.
TRIO PLANT, SAVED BY QUICK
WORK OF ASSOCIATE.
IS TERRIBLY BURNED ON HANDS
ATTEMPTED to Disconnect Burning
Transformer, and Came in Con-
tact With Current

George Odell, an employee Of the
Iowa Electric company, narrowly es-
capped death by electrocution Friday
evening, but was saved by the prompt
and untiring efforts of w. H. Melichar,
another employee, who worked with
him for about fifteen minutes after all
animation was suspended, and finally
induced heart action and breathing.
and although badly burned. 1t is be-
lieved that Mr.. Odell will suffer no
permanent injury.
It was raining heavily little before
6 o'clock in the evening and the roof
leaked and allowed water to fall on
a transformer in the central plant
here and the transformer took fire
Melichar, the engineer, and Odeli start
ed to disconnect the transformer and
Odell had placed a block Of wood on
the floor and stood on it preparatory
to reaching toward the burning trans
former when, it is believed that his
hand came in contact with a metal
railing which had become highly
charged with electricity and he fell
to the cement floor, thus breaking the
connection formed by his body. His
left hand and arm are badly burned
and his right hand less severely, and
the shock Of the heavy current caused
a stoppage of both heart and lung ac-
tion. Mr.. Melichar Immediately gave
him first aid treatment and within a
few minutes T. ]. Matthews, manager
of the plant, arrived on the scene and
brought help. The accident happen
ed about five minutes Of six and the
blowing out of fuse shut off all the
lights in town, which caused Mr. Mat
thews to hurry to the plant and he
procured medical aid for Mr.. Odell
and also got the plant into working
condition within a few minutes. Mr..
s Odell was unconscious for long time
but has apparently recovered from the
effects of the shock, although he suf-
fers intense pain from his burned
arms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Preaching service at,s10:30. Sermon
by the pastor, subject: What Lack !
YETI" Sunday school at 11:45. c. E.
meeting at 700.
The union service will be held in
this church at 500. The Rev. H. F.
Mcdonald will preach the sermon.
Everybody invited to these services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
NIETHODIST.

Sunday morning preaching service
at 10:S0. Sermon by the pastor. Sun
day school at IL o'clock. Senior
League at P. M. This church will
join in the union evening services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
GOSPEL TENT MEETINGS.

The big tent on the Central School
grounds was well filled Sunday even
ing, the first day Of the evangelistic
campaign being conducted by eyangel-
lists BENZ. w. Tate and r. w. Fillmore.
The interest is fine.
Services are held each evening at
800 o'clock. It is pleasant at these
tent meetings these hot evenings and
you are urged to come and enjoy the
services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
UNION SERVICE.

The Sunday evening union service
will be held in the Presbyterian church
at 500. The Rev. H. F. Mcdonald
will be the preacher and will preach
his farewell sermon to the community.
Everybody come.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11

MIR. and Mrs. Knupp of Vinton
were guests of B. c. Hall and Wife.
yesterday, and attended services at
the tent last night. Also Mr.. and Mrs.
Goss, of vinton were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Hutson and attended the
meetings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
STATE FAIR.

The Iowa State Fair will be held this
year at Des Moines, August 25th to
September 3rd. Elaborte plans are
being made for one of the most sue
cessfuI state fairs ever held in the
great state of Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11

Mrs. Emmett Mccoy went to-
| Waterloo the first Of the week for
visit with relatives and friends.
DIR. and, Mrs. D. B. Bogaard left
last Friday afternoon for two weeks
automobile trip through northwestern
Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Hethering-
ton, who visited the formers sister,
at Seattle, Washington, arrived home
last week.
Mrs. Charles Smith and little son
went to Rochester, Minnesota, last
week to consult specialists regarding
the little lads condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Baumgartner
and family arrived home the latter
| part of the week from a trip which
took them to various points in the
state.
Mrs. Clarence Jones Of Los Angel
es, California. is spending few weeks
| among her friends in Manchester, and
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. j.
| Welterlen, at Edgewood
Mrs. M. D. Arnold returned from
Waterloo last week, after spending
several weeks with her niece, and fam
lily, and is now getting settled in her
own home on Fayette street
Mrs. H. E. Homscher and baby OF
Springfield, Colorado, arrived in Man
chester, last Tuesday evening, for
visit in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Hermann, north of Manchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Smith expect to
leave soon for Oakland, California,
where they will spend the fall ana
winter months, and where Mrs. Smith
will take treatment from noted
specialist
0. w. Smith informs us that Isaac
Littlefield has indulged in another
luxury. Last week Isaac bought the
Stephen DeShaw farm of 100 acres
northeast OF town, the price being
$225 per acre. 1t is good farm and
the new owner will not lose anything
at the price.-Hopkinton Leader.
There will be an entertainment at
the Golden Congregational Church on
Friday evening of this week. commence
ing at $50 o'clock. The entertain
ment consists of play and other in
teresting features and is given by the
young people of the church. Admission
35c for all over 10 years of age. Under
10 years of age free. The patronage
of the public is solicited.
Mrs Anna Helberg, of Anamosa,
was a guest of Mrs. Welsh several
DAYS last week. Mrs. Helberg comes
to Manchester as manager, Of the
Welsh and Company millinery estab-
lishment on Main street. She is an
experienced designer and trimmer. and
understands the business in all OF its
details Mrs. Welsch has not been in
the best of health, and feels called up
on to give up the work for the time
being. Mrs. Welsch and her mother.
Mrs. Foote. may decide to spend the
coming fall and winter in Cedar Rap
ids.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
DEDICATE
CHURCH EDIFICf
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES MARK THE
OPENING OF NEW CHURCH
LAST SUNDAY.
PROMINENT CHURCH MEN HERE
Building Crowded to Utmost Capacity
At Impressive Services. Organ
ization will do Effective Work.

The dedication services of the First
Evangelical Lutheran church We're
held last Sunday. The services were
very impressive and inspiring and a
large concourse of people from far
and near were present to witness the
same. According to announcements
made in these columns last week, the
morning services were held at 1O:00.
The doors were not opened to the
throng OF worshipers, who gathered
on the porch or stood about waiting
for the opening services. AS the
opening time arrived, DR.. M. Reu, Prof.
of Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, Ia,
appeared and taking his place at the
door of the church read the prelimin-
ary dedicatory services. MIR. }. G.
Nieman, through whose untiring eff
forts the church was erected. and to
whom the Lutherans practically owe
their place of worship, then addressed
a few well-chosen remarks to the wor-
slippers, and passed the key Of the
building to DR.. Reu, who solemnly un-
locked the doors. Ushered in by the
trustees Of the congregation the audi
ence filed into the church and took
their places. Then DR.. Reu read the
services which dedicated the building,
the altar, the pulpit, etc, to the Lord.
DR.. Reu delivered most mastery ad-
dress in the German language, which
was greatly enjoyed by all. The choir
sang a few selections and the services
came to close. In the afternoon
Prof. Zeilinger, Of Dubuque, delivered
the sermon. A still larger audience
was present than at the morning SER
vices, the afternoon services being in
English. Prof. Zeilinger's sermon
was also very scholarly and very well
received by the audience. The choir
also rendered special music at these
services The evening was devoted
to English services which were con-
Quoted by the pastor of the congrega-
tion, Rev. Moehl He spoke OF the
glories of the church and admonished
his congregation because of these gior-
les to uphold their church. All ser
vices of the day were well attended.
In fact. the capacity of the church
was far overstaxed in the afternoon.
The Lutherans now have neat,
beautiful meeting place. spacious
enough for their immediate needs.
What they have long wished for has
come to pass, they have church of
their own and resident pastor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11

Mrs. Gerald Simpson is i'll at her
home with the mumps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
ST. PAuLS.

Rev. S. r. Beatty breaches at $3.50.
Sunday school at 2:30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-08-11
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST week
ROSCOE BOWMAN, son OF DIR.
BOWMAN TAKES PART IN CON.
TESTS IN BELGIUM.
HUGHES BUYS MAIN ST. HOME
Numerous Families Planning to Spend
Fall and Winter Months in
California.

Mrs. William ]. Clark is critically
i'll at her home in north Manchester,
at this time.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-08-31
SENATOR SMITH IS
. GIVEN BIC OVATION
BY DEKALB VOTERS
Announces Questions Which
He Would Like to Ask
Dorsey If Latter Would
Accept Challenge
Senator Hoke Smiths
Speaking Dates for
Week Are Announced

Senator Hoke Smiths speaking
dates for the coming week are as
follows:
Tuesday afternoon, August 81,
Americas, Sumter county, at
o'clock.
Wednesday, September 1, 10
n m, Jesup.
Wednesday. September /, 2:so
D. m, Baxley.
Wednesday, September /, $50
D. M, Hazlehurst.
Thursday morning, September
& McRae, Telfair county, 10
o'clock.
Friday, September s. morning,
Washington, Wilkes county; after
noon, Greensboro, Green county.
Saturday, September 4, morning,
McDonough, Henry county; after
noon, Newman, Coweta county.
Monday. September 6. Jefferson,
Jackson county.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-08-31
AZ Steamship Lines
Are Indicted Under
Anti - Trust Law

NEW YORK, Aug. 3o.-Forty-two
steamship companies and freight
brokers, including virtually all the
big transatlantic lines, were in
dicted by the federal grand jury here
today on charges of conspiracy and
restraint of trade in violation of the
Sherman antitrust law.
The indictments included the Ia
ternational Mercantile Marine, At
lantic Transport, Cunard Steamship
companies, I'd, Anchor Line, Booth
American Shipping Corporation,
Compagnie Generate Trans Atlanti-
que, Kerr Steamship company, mem
bers of the Transatlantic Associat-
ed Freight conferences and direct
ors of the steamship freight brokers
association.