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Evening journal., 1920-06-26

Banner the Flag OF Freedom United States Of Amer
ica, which we hove"
All who heard these papers delivered at the American
zaon commencement exercises in the High School were
profoundly impressed by the splendid spirit they dis
played. Their simple eoduence will be an inspiration
to every American who reads them.
Evening journal., 1920-06-26
BREATHING ITS LAST

N lSPATCHES from Europe continue 10 convey The in
~ formation that The League OF Nations Council is
ntegratng and losing whatever confidence It enjoyed
among the nations OF Europe.
The original purpose OF the league was TO make the
United states The burden-bearer OF Europe through ob
cations which would subject this country to the drec
tion Of governing body in which Europe would have
controlling voice.
Patriotic United States Senators having refused the
necessary consent that the United States be made
Ject to this super-government. all hope OF making
America the burdenbearer have been abandoned.
Since the league cannot its original purpose Of
involving the United States in European entanglemenis
European nations have lost interest in It.
Evening journal., 1920-06-26

Houses to rent and apartments for
rent will be best advertised in the
Want Ads this week.
Evening journal., 1920-06-26
Wilmington High School as
DeIarUare College Feeder

Text Of Address Delivered
school on Wednesday Evenng)
Evening journal., 1920-06-26

Backward people Those possessing natural resources
coveted by larger nation.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
PATRONS COMPLAIN OF CITY
WATER SERVICE.

Nearly all of last week the city
mains were filled with impure water
Of nauseating taste all because the
city officials directed that the water
be pumped into the freshly painted
standpipe instead OF being supplied to
the main direct from the pumping
station. It seems inexcusable that the
public should be occasioned such In
convenience when there was not the
first reason for pumping water into
the stand pipe before it had dried
out sufficiently to leave the water un-
tainted. Patrons complaining to City
Manager Wilson as tosthe condition OF
the water were invited to stop using
1t il they didn't like it.
We criticise the Iowa Electric Com
.pany for its Shortcomings, but If its
local manager ever gave a patron an
answer like that his job would not
last twenty-four hours. 1t often hap
pens in the management of utilities
owned by the public that its managers,
influenced perhaps by a long and per-
sistent pull at the public assumes a
sort OF proprietorship in the property,
In the interests Of better service the
Manchester City Water rates have been
Increased during the past year and
the City Managers salary advanced
as well as the salaries OF the others
employed in his office.
Perhaps it would be for the good
of the public service in this city to
make some changes at the coming
election.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
VOTERS DO NOT
Have TO REGISTER
ONLY VOTERS in LARGE CITIES
ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER
PRIOR TO ELECTION.
CIRCLE GOES ON BALLOT AGAIN
Voters Should Inform Themselves on
New Rules which will Govern at
Coming Election.

The Democrat has had numerous
inquiries as to whether voters in this
county will be required to register, in
order to be able to cast their vote on
election day, and for the information
of all voters of the county we state
that it will NOT BE NECESSARY TO
REGISTER IN DELAWARE COUNTY.
We call attention to the section from
the Iowa law, which is in part: I'm
cities of more than 5000 population
there shall be appointed registrars,
and all voters must register on Oct
ober goth, 21st and 22nd." Delaware
County's largest city is Manchester,
with a population Of Sill. hence it
will be readily understood that no
voter need have any fear of being
barred from voting. The daily news
papers contain lengthy accounts OF the
registration feature of the election
laws, but readers of the daily papers
should bear in mind that theses
c}es are designed to urge the voters
in the larger cities to register on the
days designated.
In Delaware County all men and
women who have reached their 21st
year can vote at the election on
November End.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
MANCHESTER HAS
3lII POPULATION
MANCHESTER GAINS IN POPULA-
TION DURING TEN-YEAR
PERIOD.
POPULATION OF COUNTY IS 1888
Hopkinton, Ryan and MasonviIle Lose.
Manchester's Gain is 35S, Much
Less Than Expected.

The census report for Delaware
County, announced last week, gives
Manchester a population of Sill, as
against 2.75s in 1910 This figure is
somewhat disappointing, since it was
confidently expected that the popu-
lation of Manchester had increased
much more, during the ten-year period.
Delaware County shows a gain. In
1910, the population of the county was
17,SSS, while today it is 1888. 1t will
be interesting to note that the popu-
alton of the county in 1900 was 1875,
considerably larger than it is at the
present time.
The towns of Hopkinton, Ryan and
Masonville suffered loses during the
past ten years, as shown by the CEN
sus report. All of the other towns OF
the county made some gains.
Below will be found the census re-
port covering the various towns Of
the county:
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
YOUNG MOTHER GETS BACK HER
RABY.

Ross Childs, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. v. Childs of near Manchester, was
Obliged to give the. possession of his
little 17-months old baby son, over to
the child's s mother, following habeas
corpus hearing in the court house
last Saturday evening. It appears that
Mr.. Childss and his wife, who was
formerly Miss Alta Faust, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Faust Of
Earlville, are having domestic diff
culties, and one day last week he took
the young wife and mother to her
parents home. and is said to have
informed her that she was not to re-
turn to her home northeast Of Man
chester. The baby was left in the care
Of her grandmother, while Mr.. Childs
took his wife to her parents home at
Earlville Judge Stiles ordered the
baby turned over to the care of the
mother, and that a final hearing in
the case would be had on Saturday.
October 10th. The case has attracted
more than ordinary interest because
of the prominence Of the two families
involved
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
HUGH CLEMANs HAS CAR STOLEN


While Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Clemans
were attending services at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church last Thursday
evening, thieves stole their Hudson-six
touring car. and succeeded in getting
as far west as Jesup, when the thiev-
es came to grief. 1t appears that
the driver of the car ran off the
grade while making the sharp curve
west of Jesup, and while the front Of
the car was in the ditch the driver
worked the engine to such degree
that the bearings on the connecting
rods were ruined, and finally the
thieves were Obliged to desert the
machine. 1t is believed that the work
was that of professional" thieves,
for they had very carefully removed
Mr.. CIemans' number plates from the
car and in their places were those
from another county. The machine
was brought to a garage at Independ-
ence where the necessary repairs are
being made. Mr.. Clemans feels for
tunate in being able to locate the
machine, and that not more damage
was done to 1t.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13

Lynn Goughnour, son OF Rev. and
Mrs. H. L. Goughnour, spent last Sat
urday with his young friends at
Waterloo.
Mrs. E. W. Sedgwich of Cedar
Rapids was guest several days last
week of Mrs. Trenchard and Mrs.
Anna Foster. As
"A big dance will be given in the
A.fmory on Friday evening, Octo-
ber 18th, at which time Maree Skeels
orchestra will furnish the music.
3 DIR. Harry Wolcott of Chicago has
been at home for several days, called
by the very critical illness of his
mother, Mrs. N. J. Wolcott. DR.. VOL
colt is one of the editors of the
American Medical Journal, with offices
at Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold B. Jones,
have purchased of Fred W. Hermann
the cottage on Gay Street, which they
have been occupying for some months.
The deal was closed last Saturday.
Mr.. Jones expects to build neat gar
age on the lot and make other chan
ges to the house.
Garry Thorpe holds the palm as
real fisherman. Last Saturday he
and Edw. Hruby went to the Quaker
Mills and while at that place Mr..
Thorpe succeeded in pulling to shoe
six pound bass, the biggest bass
ever caught in the Maquoketa river at
this point Mr.. Thorpe has been max
ing some fine catches here and at
Troy Mills lately.
Louis Perrin, who formerly resid-
ed on the Geo. Clemans farm north
of Manchester, has sufficiently re-
covered so that he has left the hospital
at Independence and is able to go
about his work on the farm near
Hopkinton. Friends of the family will
be pleased to learn that this hard
working man has been restored to
good health once more.
The Democrat is pleased to state
that County Superintendent w. A.
Ottilie is making a remarkably fine
recovery from an illness which confin-
ed him to his home for several months.
In few days he will be able to come
down town, but it will be some days
yet before he will be able to take up
his regular work in his office. Mr..
Ottilie has been mighty sick man,
and it is source of genuine delight
to his many friends that he has been
spared TO his wife and little children.
Thomas Hahesy, who worked in
this office for some time, Is confined
to his home as result of painful in
juries he received when he fell from
the old stairs leading to the second
floor of the K. of G. hall last Thurs
day night. 1t seems that Mr.. Hahesy
and some other boys had been in the
X. of C. hall, and in hurry to get
out of the building the young man
lost his hold on the railing and fell
TO the rocks below, distance Of
35 feet He was badly bruised about
the body, and the bones in one arm
were fractured.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
WIN. EVANS IN CRITICAL CONDI.
TION.

VIM. Evans of Coffins Grove town
ship lies in Finley hospital In very
critical condition. On Saturday of last
week he submitted to a second oper-
alton for the removal of malignant
growth from the intestines. and for
few days he seemed to make salts
factory recovery On Tuesday Peri
.tonitis developed and his condition at
once took a turn for the forse. As
we go to press this afternoon word
from the hospital conveys the sad
news that there is. no hope for his
recovery, and that his death is hour
ly expected.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
CLOTHING SAFE.

Frank ]. Keiser. the Corner Clothier,
occupies an entire page in this week S
issue of the Democrat to announce
to the public that he is going to hold
real cut price sale on suits and
overcoats, and mems furnishings. Men,
here is the opportunity you have been
looking for for several years. Just
take the paper, sit down in am easy
chair after supper and then read
every line of the advertisement. It's
we'll worth your time to do it. The
prices which Mr.. Keiser is quoting
ON suits should move his surplus stock
in short order. This sale offers q
chance to buy high-class merchandise
at very material saving in cost.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS MON.
DAY NIGHT.

Every member Of the Manchester
Commercial club is urged to be pres
ent at the next regular meeting to be
held at Keckler's. restaurant on Mon
day evening, October 18th. Secretary
e. w. Williams Will submit reports Of
the Fair society, the Commercial club,
and the Armory fund, AT this meeting
Mr. Williams closes his years work
as secretary of the club. Many items
of important business will come up
for consideration, and it is highly i'm
portant that large number Of the
members be present. Don't forget the
time and place-Keckler's restaurant,
Monday evening, October 18th.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
MRS. ENOs HAMBLIN.

Hester Ann Noble was born In Ohio,
March 3rd, 1886, and passed away in
a peaceful sleep in her home in Man.
chester, October 7th, 1920; bein "a
wears of age When about seventeen
years of age she came to Delhi, Iowa,
to make her home with her sister,
and while on her way to Iowa she
had quite an experience for. one SO
young. Travelling on the same train
was mother with several children,
one OF whom died, and Hester Noble
took care Of the child and helped to
prepare 1t for burial, and was impress
ed with the experience that ne resoi-
we'd she would always render services
of kindness whenever and wherever
needed, which she faithfully did when
ever she had the opportunity On the
4ta day Of July, 1856, she was united
iff marriage to Enos Hamblin. after
which they came to Manchester for
their home. Mr.. Hamblin, her husband,
died about ten years ago. Their fam
lily consisted of seven children, four
of them having passed away; Fred,
Jennie, Emiline and Lydia.
Mrs. Hamblin is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Barr, of Man
chester, and two sons, Chas,, OF Earl
Vile, and Benjamin, Of Cedar Rapids;
and eight grand children Also two
brothers, Ed of California, who was
here during the SUMMER to visit his
sister, and Fremont, of Cleveland,
OHIO, and sister Emma, OF Spring
vile. Mass; besides a host of friends.
Mrs. Hamblin will be long remembered
for her beautiful and gracious min
isteries Of kindness. and service.
When twenty years of age she join
ed the Christian Church, of which she
had been faithful and devoted mem
her, although having affiliated with
the Baptist Church of this city for
MANY years. The funeral services were
held in the Baptist Church on Sunday
afternoon, October 10th, Rev. S. X.
Beatty preaching the sermon. The in
terment was made in Oakland ceme-
terry.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
CIRCLE RESTORED TO BALLOT AT
COMING ELECTION.

AS the result OF action by the Iowa
legislature the circle goes back on
the election ballots this year, at the
head OF the party columns.
However, when the voter puts his
eros in the circle now it does not me-
cessarily mean that he votes that par
ticular party entirely but is permit
ted to cross over in another party
column and put crosses in the squares
before the names Of candidates he
wishes to vote for other than on his
own party ticket
Here are three section from the
1920 Code of Iowa, explaining the
idea
"Sec. 1119. Marking the ballot
Upon retiring to the voting booth the
voter shall mark his ballot. He may
place a cross, if he desires, in the
circle at the head of one ticket on
the ballot and the voter may place a
cross in the square opposite the names
of any candidate for whom he desires
to vote, whether he has put cross
in the circle or not.
If the voter does not wish to vote
for all the candidates of his party to
an office where more than one can
didate is to be elected, the cross in
the circle at the top Of his ticket shall
not apply to said office, but the voter
must mark crosses in the square op-
posite the names OF the candidates for
whom he intends to vote. The voter
may also insert in writing in the prop
er place the names Of any person for
whom he declares to vote, making. a
cross opposite thereto. The writing
Of such names without making a cross
opposite thereto, or the making of a
cross in the square opposite blank
without writing name therein shall
not affect the validity of the vote.
Sec. 1920. Ballot-marking for
candidate-rejection. When circle
is marked the ballot shall be counted
for all the candidates upon the ticket
beneath said circle, except those Of
fices for which some candidate has
been voted for by marking a square
shall be counted for the candidate be-
fore whose name the square is SO
marked.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the many friends and
neighbors for the kindly expressions
of sympathy and the beautiful floral
offerings sent. at the time of the fun
eral Also do we feel grateful to Rev.
Mr.. Beatty for his words of COM
fort and consolation so ably spoken at
the funeral services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barr.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Hamblin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hamblin.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
Cooks TO HOLD SALE.

Edward Cook and his son, H. l..
Cook. of Coffins Grove Township, an
nounce that they will hold a public
sale OF Chester White and Duroc Jer-
sew hogs, on Monday, October 18th,
sale to commence at l p. M. 1t is
hardly necessary for us to call atten-
tion to the really choice blood lines
to be found in the hogs which Mr..
Cook and his son have been raising.
Our readers will remember that Mr..
H. L. Cook sold his herd boar last
spring for the neat sum OF Slo,Oop.
He has a lot of choice animals on
hand now which will be offered for
sale.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
WAS A Big SUCCESS
EVERY TEACHER OF COUNTY
81 5LENOX FACULTY, EDGEWOOD
TEACHERS ALL PRESENT
sUPT. j. 5. HILLnRD IN CHARGE.
Able Instructors Appeared on Pro.
gram. Much Interest Manifested
in Annual Institute.

The annual Delaware County Teach
ers' Institute was held in the Man
chester High School Thursday and
Friday, October z and s. On account
Of the illness of Superintendent W.
A. ottilie. ]. 8. Hilliard, superintend-
ent of the city schools, was in full
charge OF the two days program Mr.
Hilliard managed the affairs Of the
institute in a manner which reflects
a great deal of credit upon his abil-
ity as a school man.
A feature of the institute most
gratifying to the superintendent and
all those connected with the institute
is the fact that every teacher OF the
rural schools, all the members Of the
faculty of Lenox college, and the
teaching force of the Edgewoods school
were all present. There were enrolled
during the institute 230 teachers.
/ The work of arranging the pro-
gram was in large measure carried
out by Superintendent Ottilie and his
efficient deputy, Miss Pearl Reed. The
program covered "a wider range OF
subjects of vital interest to the teachers
and patrons of the schools than any
program ever given here before. In
the selection of the institute faculty
those in charge could not have made
a better selection.
DR.. George HI Mount, professor OF
Education at the State Teachers Col
lege at Cedar Falls, gave an address
on the principles of organization and
grading Of schools. His address con-
tanned much Of practical value to the
teachers.
supt. M. G. Clark, of the Sioux City
Public Schools, gave an able address
on the "The Teacher a Business Per-
SON."
DR.. E. N. Tompkins, pastor Of Trim
ity. Church, Lincoln, Nebraska. gave an
address on Education the Master
Key" DR.. Tompkins address was
largely inspirational and was listened
to by the teachers with great deal
of pleasure.
Lemuel e. Gibson, Physiognomist
and Lecturer of Des Moines, gave a
talk on the arrangement of pictures In
the school room and home, and gave
the teachers much valuable informa-
tion along the line Of beautifying their
school rooms with pictures.
May =. Francis state inspector Of
the rural and graded schools, spoke
to the teachers and officers of schools
on Standardization" Her address was
very helpful to all those present.
Theresa E. Dansdill State Director,
Modern Health Crusade, Des Moines,
spoke to the teachers on the Mod
ern Health Crusade"
On Thursday evening the teachers
in attendance at the institute had the
pleasure of hearing the Metropolitan
Glee Club, which gave their entertain
ment in the High School auditorium
that evening.
Taking the institute in its entirety
it was absolutely one of the best ever
held in Delaware County.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
PIONEER WOMEN
ANSWERS SUMMONS
MRS. n. j. WOLCOTT PASSES AWAY
AT HER HOME, AT AGE OF
NINETY YEARS.
MRS. ENOs HAMBLIN IS CALLED
Funeral Services for Mrs. Hamblin
Held At Baptist Church Sunday
Afternoon.

Mrs. N. J. Wolcott, resident OF
Manchester for fifty years, passed
away at her home Oh Madison street
Tuesday evening. October 18th, 1920
Mrs. Wolcott had been growing weak
er gradually for several months. and
during the past week or ten days
her strength began o'failimore rapid
", until Tuesday evening her spirit
was permitted to enter upon that
larger life.
Elsie M. Riggs was born in. New
York, on March 9th. 1880. Practi-
caly all Of her early life was spent
in Avon, where she was united in
marriage with Mr.. Nelson ]. Wolcott,
in 1856. In 1858 Mr.. and Mrs. VOL
cott came west and landed at Sand
Spring, this county, finally settling
on a farm in Hazel Green township,
twelve miles south Of Manchester. In
the fall OF 1870 the family came to
Manchester and the father opened a
lumber yard on the identical site now
occupied by the two sons. William
and Ed. Mr.. Wolcott passed away in
Manchester on April 18th, 1898. Mrs.
Wolcott was lifelong member OF the
First Congregational church and was
a regular attendant upon the services
until the infirmities Of age began to
weigh too heavily upon her.
She is survived by three sons, w.
N. and Ed. N. Wolcott, Of this city,
and Harry R. Wlcott, Of Chicago. One
daughter, Mrs Herbert Conger, pass
ed away at her home in 1915. Mrs.
Wolcott is also survived by two
brothers, w d. Riggs Of Dubuque. ana
r. l.. Riggs of Spokane, Washington.
Mrs. Wolcott came to Delaware
County at the time when the country
was thinly settled, and hardships were
many. She labored faithfully for those
OF her household, and those who call
ed upon her in need always found
her ready and willing to help. Her
passing marks the close of long and
useful Christian IifeSand now at the
remarkable age OF ninety years her
spirit has been permitted to enter
upon that larger and more beautiful
realm, where pain and sorrow IS un-
known.
Funerla services will be held at
the home on Thursday afternoon at
800. Rev. H. L.. Goughnour will have
charge Of the services and interment
will be made in Oakland cemetery.
The sons who mourn because OF the
passing Of this good mother, have the
sympathy Of many friends.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
HAM.HOLDREN.

On October 9Th, 1920. Mr. Samuel
Holdren and Miss Ruby Ham, both
of Earlville, were united in marriage
at the Congregational parsonage by
Rev. H. L. Goughnour. Mr.. and Mrs.
Holdren left shat day for a wedding
journey and upon their return they
will go to housekeeping at Earlville.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
STOCK SALE.

George S. Banta, one of the success
full breeders of Duroc Jersey hogs,
advertises sale in the columns of
the Democrat this week. Mr.. Banta 5
sale will be ehld on his farm Just
south of Manchester on Friday. Oct
ober 22nd. This will be a great op-
portunity for farmers and breeders
to purchase choice Duroc Jersey hogs
and Short Horn cattle. Don't miss
attending the sale. if you are interest
ed in the purchase of choice stock.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
GILDNER BROS. BUY NEW STORE.

Gildner Brothers, who have been
operating very successful mems
clothing and furnishing store at Mar
shalltown for several years, are about
to take possession of another cloth
ing store in that city, which they pur-
chased from Mr.. Strickler Of Marshall
town. The Strickler stock is one OF
the best in Iowa, and the furniture
and fixture of the store is absolutely
the best that money can buy. The
lease on the building which Gildner
Brothers now occupy expires on March
1st, 1920 During the next few weeks
Gildner Brothers will reduce their
stock of goods in the old store by
holding sale, and at the close of the
sale they will consolidate the two
stocks in their new quarters. The firm
is now operating one of the most sue
cessful systems of stores not only in
Iowa, but the middle west, mr
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
COUNTY, NURSE RESIGNS.

Miss Ethel Lessinger. who has been
the efficient county nurse for more
than a year, has rendered her resig
nation to take effect December 1st.
Miss Lessinger has formed many
friendships during her work here, and
our people generally will regret to
learn of her intention to give up the
work here
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
JUsTIN.BAILEY.

Married, at the parsonage of the
First Congregational Church on Sat-
urday, September 25th, 1920, Miss
Rena Darthy Justin, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Justin, and Mr..
Perry Marvel Bailey, SON OF Miles
Bailey, Rev. H. L. Goughnour per-
formed the ceremony.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
CONGREGATIONAL.

Church School at 1000 A., M. Morn
ing worship at II A. M. Subject Of
the sermon: The Elevation Of the
Will" Christian Endeavor service at
$50. No evening church service.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-10-13
METHODIST CHURCH,

Sunday services at 10:30 A. M. and
1880 p. NJ Morning topic; "Life's
Transformation" Evening topic; s"The
Worst Thing in The World" Sunday
School at 1900 M. Epworth and Senior
Leagues at.,6:30 p. NJ.