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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
COUNTY SCHOOL PICNIC POSITION
ED

The annual rural school graduation
and school picnic, scheduled to have
tak~h place on Friday, May 2Sth, has
been postponed for one week, on ac-
count of the dedication Of the state
park at the Backbone, which has been
set for the 2Sth of May. Every loyal
booster will be anxious to spend the
day at the Backbone on the day Of
of the dedication Of Iowa's first state
park. The annual picnic will be held
Just one week later on June 4th, at
which time every school in the county
will participate in the event OF the
whole year. The County Farm Bureau
Is cooperating with the county super
tendent and the teachers OF the county,
and plans are now being made to, have
one of the biggest school events ever
held In the county. Remember the
date-Friday, June 4th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
ACCEPTS CALL OF LOCAL CHURCH.

Rev. ]. H. Moehl, for seven years
pastor OF the Lutheran church Of
Preston, Iowa, has accepted the call
of the Manchester Lutheran church,
and will begin his work here on June
18th. He and his wife and SON and
daughter will move to this city at
that time and occupy the residence
until recently occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. H. C. Smith, and recently pur-
chased by the church as parsonage
for their pastor.
During the seven years of Rev. Mr..
Moehl's pastorate at Preston he has
been instrumental in building up one
Of the largest Lutheran congregations
in eastern Iowa, and three years ago
his church erected handsome church
edifice, which would now cost more
than forty thousand dollars. Mr..
Moehl is a wide-awake, energetic
young man, and will be able to unite
the good people Of the Lutheran con-
gregation into strong. working or
ganization.
Arrangements are now being made
for the use OF the Grange hall as a
place of worship, and when the nec-3
essary preliminary arrangements
have been completed, the interior Of
the building will be re-decorated and
fitted up in proper shape for the hold
ing of services until such time as a
new church building can be erected.
Rev. Mr.. Moehl and his family will
be cordially welcomed to Manchester
by our people generally, and we trust
that his labors here may be crowned
with success.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
HAUG : McFADDEN.

Miss Lydia Haug, daughter of Mr..
Otto Haug, and Mr.. Louis McFadden,
were united IN marriage at the resi-
dence OF Father T. Rooney, Monday
evening, May 10th, 1920. Mr.. McFad-
den came to Manchester from Mason
City, soon after he was discharged
from the army, and entered the employ
OF Gildner Brothers. He is an ener-
getic and ambitious young man, and
has made host Of friends since COM
ing to Manchester. His bride Is a
young woman Of refinement and is
popular among sthe young people Of
this community She has been em-
ployed as bookkeeper in Hutchinson
& Atwater's hardware store for several
years. Mr.. and Mrs. McFadden will
make their home with the brides fa-
sther1 on Delaware Street, Their friends
wish them long and happy married
life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
MRS. CHAS. H. TOOGOOD.

Mrs. Charles Toogood, the aged
mother Of the late Jas. r. Toogood,
died at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brady Miller on East Union Street last
Saturday night, May Sth, following an
Illness which has extended over a
number of months. Funeral services
were held at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. c. Preussner on Monday afternoon,
and interment was made in Oakland
cemetery, Rev G. X. Hudson of Ce-
dar Rapids had charge Of the services
Elizabeth Wade was born in Eng
land, May 9Th, 1888. AS a. young
child her parents came to Canada,
where she grew to womanhood, and
where she was united in marriage
with Charles H. Togood, also of Eng
land, in 1853 To this union were born
two childrenone son, Jas. r. Too
good, who died in this city in April,
1919, and one daughter, Mrs. Robert
Millard, who died in her home at Dy-
ersvilIe about three years ago. She is
survived by one granddaughter, Mrs.
Pearl Henkels, of Dyersville, and one
great-grand daughter, Jean Mare
Henkels. Mr.. Henkels died at his
home in Dyersville on February 7th,
1890, following three days illness OF
influenza and pneumonia
Mr.. and Mrs. Toogood lived on a
farm near Dyersville for number OF
years, and later sold their farm and
moved to Dyersville, where the form
er engaged In the hardware business.
Following the death of her husband,
Mrs. Toogood made her home with her
daughter, and at her death, she came.
to Manchester, and has been given the
best Of care by friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

sides large circle of other relatives
who loved him. He was an ambitious
little fellow, and during the few years
that he attended school he never
missed day, nor was he tardy once.
His parents saw in him the possible
tiles of noble career, and did every
thing within their power to develop
the manly qualities that were so pro-
nounced in the boy. The tragic death
of the boy came to the fond parents
with crushing force, and in this great
sorrow they have the profound SYM
pathy of many friends.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church at Thorpe Tuesday
afternoon, at o'clock. Rev. G. X.
Hudson, of Cedar Rapids, had charge
of the services. Interment was made
In Union cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
MONTGOMERY FAMILY TO LOCATE
IN CEDAR RAPIDS.

Rev. w. A. Montgomery and his fam
lily were in Cedar Rapids on Monday,
and while there closed deal for the
purchase of home in that city. Mr..
and Mrs. Montgomery have had it in
mind for some time to locate in some
city with a college to give their chill
dren the advantages Of college edu-
cation. The family will not leave
Manchester until after the closing OF
the schools here. The departure Of
Rev. Montgomery and his family from
means distinct loss to
this city. The entire family have TAX
en- a very active part in the religious
and social life of this place since they
came and their removal is a source Of
keen regret to their hosts Of friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
AT THE PLAZA THEATRE.

Wednesday, Vivian Martin In "The
Home Town Girl'' also the Pathe News.
Thursday, "The Sheriffs Son" with
Charles Ray, also the Topics of the
Day. Friday. would You Forgive"
starring Vivian Rich, also the Fox
News. Saturday, Black Secret, No.
II, Pathe News. Christie Comedy. Sun
day, Constance Talmadge in "A Tenn
permental Wife," also the Pathe Re-
view. Monday, Constance Talmadge
in "A Tempermental Wife," also the
Fox News. Tuesday, almost Hus-
band" featuring Will Rogers. We'd
nesday, Enid Bennett in "The Haunt
ed Bed Room Coming soon, Anita
Stewart in ain Old Kentucky"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
JUBILEE AND RECEPTION POST
PONED.

The jubilee picnic and reception for
new members which was announced
to be held in the parlors of the First
Congregational church on Thursday
evening of this week, has been post
poned until future date, on account
of the serious illness Of Mrs. A. B.
Carhart, who took such prominent
part in making the recent drive for
the raising of the $12,500 fund, the
pronounced success that it was. Mem
bers and friends of the church will
please bear in mind this change Of
date for this gathering.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
EDGEwOOD LODGE INVITES LO-
CAL LODGE.

The knights of Pythias lodge at
Edgewood extended an invitation to
Hyperion Lodge of this city to attend
their regular meeting next Monday
evening, and put on the Third degree
work, The invitation was accepted by
the local lodge and If the weatherman
behaves the town of Edgewood will
be invaded by eighty or ninety Knights
from Manchester next Monday night.
Members of the Manchester Lodge are
asked to be at the X. P. hall at GAS
O'Clock promptly, and at, TOO o'clock
the twenty or more cars will start
for our neighboring town to the north.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
Y. Il. ROBINSON SUC.
CUMBS TO APOPLEXY
STRICKEN WHILE PLANTING CORN
IN FIELD NEAR HIS HOME in
COFFINS GROVE TWP.
TRAGIC DEATH OF CLAUDE LEE.
Ten Year Old Son OF MI. and Mrs.
Thos. Lee browns In Honey
Creek Saturday Evening.
W. H. ROBINSON.

William H. Robinson, one of the vel
known farmers Of Coffins Grove town
ship, died at his home Monday evening
May 10th, 1920, following very brie1
illness. Mr.. Robinson had been II
Manchester on Saturday afternoon
and upon his return took his team and
went into the field near the house te
finish planting corn. While in the
field he suffered a stroke Of apoplexy
which eliminated in his death on Mon
day evening.
Mr.. Robinson was born in hampton
Notinghamshire, England, June 1st
1857, and came to the United States in
1881, locating In this county.
He was united in marriage with
Miss Julia 1Aitchison OF Manchester
on January 2Sth. 1891. Five years
I Mr.. Robinson and family moved to
the Peter Pitts farm an Coffins Grove
township. He is survived by the wife
and three sons -Eyelon. Seth and Will
liam, all at home, and two daughters
Mrs. Eugene Marie, of near Mason
Vile; and Mrs. Geo. Clark Of Oelwein
One sister, Mrs. Frank Cole Of Greeley,
and one brother, Thomas Robinson, OF
Waterloo, also survive him.
Funeral services were held at
the North Manchester church this af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock. Fed Hills
and VIM. Grierson, travelling eyangel-
lists, have charge Of the services. In
terment is being made in the ceme-
terry at Earlville.
Mr.. Robinson was a hard working
man, kind neighbor and true friend.
His sudden death comes to hts fam
lily and friends as a great shock. and
brings great sorrow to the home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
PRESRYTERIAN CHURCH.

There will be the usual services in
the Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning and evening, with Sunday
school, Endeavor meetings and prayer
meeting as usual. There will be a
Christian Endeavor meeting at the Cad
Jones home on Howard ST., Friday
evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Dunham
have been spending anxious hours at
the bed side Of their daughter. Helen.
who has been a mighty sick child for
several days. We were pleased to
learn this morning that she is mater
tally improved.
Ward Walston, who has been con-
fined to his home since last October,
because Of an injury to his knee, is
able to get about on crutches at this
time, and Monday he operated a riding
plow for the first time. 1t is certainly
a mighty tough experience for an am
bilious young farmer to be laid up for
months with an injured limb, when
there is so much to be done on the
farm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
LARGE CLASS IS
INITIATED SUNDAY
ST. THOMAS COUNCIL, K. OF c
ADDS SIxTY-NINE NEW MEM
BERS TO ITS ROLL.
DAY CLOSED WITH BIG BANQUET
Speakers From Various
Cities Take Part on Program. Many
Visitors Here.

The K. C. initiation ceremonies in
this city last Sunday, commenced at
1000 A. NJ, by march of the mem-
5bers and candidates from the council
Rooms to ST. Marys Church, where
they attended mass and listened to an
instructive sermon by Rev. Father
j. C. Stewart, President of Columbia
College, Dubuque.
The Waterloo and Sioux City degree
teams had charge of the work pertain
ing to the initiation of the members
OF the class and the comforting of the
degrees.
st. Thomas Council is not year old
yet. It was not instituted until the
first of last June, but so rapidly has
1t grown that it now has membership
OF 3O6. The following are the names
Of those who became third degree
knights Of Columbus of st. Thomas
Council last Sunday:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
SUCCESSFUL X. r. MAY-POLE

Officers of the Hyperion Lodge,
knights of Pithias, are highly elated
over the success Of their annual May
pole dance, held in the armory. last
week. The large dance hall was
crowded with most congenial COM
pany of dancers and thoroughly en-
joyable time was had. AS result of
the fine attendance the treasury OF
the lodge was materially replenished.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
BARGER.HOLTHAUS

Married, at the Methodist parsonage,
on Thursday, May 9Th, 1920. Miss Ber-
neice Barger, and Mr.. Earl E. Holt
haus, both of Greeley, Iowa, Rev. s.. r..
Beatty officiating using the ring cere-
mony. The brides parents, Mr.. and
pair. Mr.. and Mrs. Holthaus will
Mrs. Barger, accompanied the bridal
make their home in Greeley. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Huene, who
spent the winter months with their
daughter, Mrs. Hickman, In Chicago,
are at home for the summer.
Miss Ethel Harris, deputy clerk,
left last week for Louisville. Kentucky.
for two weeks vacation, which she
is spending among friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Miss Nina Carhart, who was at
tending the University of Chicago, was
called to her home here last Saturday
on account of the critical illness OF
her mother Bert Carhart arrived
In Manchester Sunday night, in q re-
Spouse to message stating that his
mother was critically i'll.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
LUNGMOTOR Is HERE.

The lungmotor and oxygen tank pur-
chased by the city some weeks ago ar
rived last week and is now held in
readiness for any emergency. The
machine will be kept in the fire
engine house and is available to all
physicians and the officers of the fire
department.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
NAY TERM OPENS MONDAY.

Judge E. B. Stiles opened the May
term of the Delaware District court
and has been hearing a number OF
probate and other matters during the
opening days of the term. There will
be no jury at this term. Several cases
have been set for hearing. among
them being several actions for divorce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Willard Rowther of Waterloo, and
Nick Differding of Rockford, Illinois,
were in Manchester Sunday, to attend
the funeral of Albert Reeves. The
former is cousin of Mr.. Reeve, and
the latter an old time friend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
CONGREGATIONAL.

The usual services will be held next
Sunday. Sunday school at 1000, fol-
lowed by preaching at 11:00. c. 3.
at $3.50, and preaching at 1880 p. M.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
q. R. CHURCH.

Conference Superintendent Cronk
will conduct the business meeting on
Saturday evening, and conduct the
services on Sunday morning. All are
cordially invited to these services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
bob WHITE At
CITY OPERA HOUSE
MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA TO BE
: GIVEN UNDER AUSPICES OF
CONGREGATIONAL LADIES
PERFORMANCES GIVEN MAY 1919.
Young People of Manchester VIII Take
Part In Performance. Much In
terest Being Taken.

That tasty musical review of pastor .
al novelty and charm is to be seen in
Bob White" John B. Rogers Pro-
ducing Company Extravaganza, under
the auspices of the Ladies' Society Of
the First Congregational church Of
this city, at the City Opera House on
May is and 19, nights only.
The show has several pretty love
plots that work out to the satisfaction
of everyone. Act 1, opens on the farHi
of Friend Rodd, sturdy old Quaker:
where Ire Billion and Van Million,
two millionaires, forced to be tramps
for two months, through fool election
bet, masquerade as real knights Of
the road" Act II, is the same farm,
but the kitchen of Friend Rodd, where
Ire Billion, Van Million and Bob
White, furnish wonderful comedy with
pretty melodies, Act III, is the home
of Ire Billion and the completion Of
the bet, where everything is carefully
and pleasingly revealed, and ends with
the Mystery of Love- waltz, a tune
you'll never forget.
Get your advance ticket now from
members of the society or cast. These
tickets will be honored in exchange
for a reserved seat during the first
hour of the seat sale at Phillips drug
store on Monday, May 17th.
The following is the cast of charac-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Preaching morning and evening by
Rev. Mr.. Swaney Of Upper Iowa Uni
versity. Other services as usual.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
MRS. CARHART CRITICALLY ILL.

Mrs. A. B. Carhart has been in a
critical condition for several days,
suffering from heart trouble and a
stubborn cold which threatens to de-
velop into pneumonia. Much concern
as to the outcome is felt by the son
and daughter, and friends. We sim
cerely hope that Mrs. Carhart may be
speedily restored to her usual health.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
MISS sTANGER'S CONDITION CRITI-
TAI S sas

+ p a \ !. = ,
A. o. Stanger received word this
wednesday, morning from Mrs.
Stanger who is at the bedside Of her
daughter, Miss Margaret, in Brooklyn,
stating that change for the worse
came on Tuesday, and that she is in a
critical condition. Friends in Man
chester had hoped that the young wo-
man had passed the danger point, and
her complete recovery was only mat
ter of time The fact that she has suf-
fered a relapse is source of profound
regret, and all who know this bright,
lovable young woman will continue to
hope that she may be spared to her
parents, and be permitted to complete
her training as a nurse for little folks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Porter of Del
hi, were visitors in Manchester. Mon
day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
Jackies.

Jackies.
Misses Monica Goen, Beatrice PEN
tony, Amber Davis, Roberta Davis, De-
light Hu;chthsoll Helen Graham.
Katherine Beatty.
Colonial Danes.
Misses Oura Hooker. Lydia Haas,
Katherine Smith, Miss Behrns. Muriei
Fletcher, Zella Sill, Miss Madgsick,
Mrs. Carter. and Mrs. M. j. Yoran
l[ilkmaids and Farmers.
Lorraine Bradley. Cathelene Law
renee, Grace Wood, Myrtle Pinch,
Gladys Mcintosh, Zella Todd, Leila
Wright, Virginia Amsden, Ruth Hocka-
day, Ola Norris, Margaret Graham,
Clara McKeag, Barbara Utley, Ruth
Atwater, Ethel Hare.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-09
ON THE ROAD QUESTION.

Editor Press and Banner:-lt
seems that the Good Roads Bill in
troduced by Senator Moore is begin
ming to put the people to thinking. l
am slow to think that a majority of
the voters of Abbeville County are
going to vote for the bond issue. They
voted against it before more than
three to one. I don't want to be un-
derstood as being against good roads
for I am a road man myself. I have
been working my own roads to make
them good for more than forty years
and I am on the job now, and am
for having the best plan for providing
good roads.
do not claim to be Solomon, nei-
ther do I claim to know more than
everybody else, but with my expert
ence with road work, I am satisfied
that six hundred thousand dollars,
even if we'll expended, will never
tuild more than one-half the roads to
the different points from Abbeville
as outlined in the bill of Senator
Moore. When every dollar of the
bond issue is collected and spent, and
not more than half the roads built,
the people of Abbeville County will
find themselves like a poor man at q
frolic, wanting to dance but with
nothing to pay the fiddler. They will
be wanting the highways finished and
will have no money to pay for the
work.
l still contend that if the legisla-
ture would pass a law to raise the
communication tax to two dollars and
impose a small tax on property, and
if this additional money was spent
properly on the roads, widening the
narrow places, and grading the worst
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-09
EX-SERVICE MEN GET
/ PRIOR RIGHT TO NORTH
/ PLATTE-SHOSHONE LAND

Washington, Feb. 7.-Soldiers
sailors and marines who served in the
World War, will have prior rights Of
entry on the vast North Platte ano
Shoshone irrigation projects in Wy
oming, to be opened next month.
Secretary Lane announced tonight
following passage by Congress today
Of the joint resolution giving honor.
ably discharged service men a pref.
erence right in obtaining lands under
the Homestead act, that first applica,
ton of the provisions of the resolu-
tion would be applied to the North
Platte and Shoshone projects.
The North Platte tract will be
opened to entry by ex-service men
March 5 and the Shoshone project
March 13.
Every man serving in the war
would get a World War veteran
bond worth 81 for every day of
service and bearing interest at a 3-4
per cent. under a bill introduced to-
day by Representative Osborne, Re-
publican of California. The issue
would be limited to 100000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-09
FIFTY INJURED IN
TRAIN SMASH-UP

Savannah, Ca, Feb. Fifty pas
sengers were injured, scores of 9TH
ers badly shaken up, four passenger
coaches plunged down an embank-
ment and four others were derailed,
when Seaboard Air Line train No. 3,
from New York to Jacksonville, was
wrecked about nineteen miles south
of Savannah at 9:30 o'clock this
morning.
The cause of the wreck has not
yet been learned. The smashup oc-
Cured about four miles south of
Ways station, near a small trestle.
Upon receiving the news of the
wreck local officials of the Seaboard
hastily made up a relief train and
rushed to the scene with a number
of physicians aboard. Although Off
cials of the railroad estimated that
fully fifty persons received injuries,
they did not believe any fatalities
would result.
The relief train bearing the in
jured returned to the city this after
noon and a few were removed to
local hospitals.
A part officiallist of the injured
follow:
Mrs. E. P. Truedale, Kershaw, S.
C; Mrs. W. V. Oliver, Matthews, S.
c.; William Thomas Oliver, Mat
thews, S. c.; Mrs. E. R. Daughter,
Charlotte, N. c.; C. D. Tucker,
Raleigh, N. c.; W. F. FAINT, Hamlet,
Y. c.; R. H. Johnson, Charlotte, N.
c.; Mrs. R. H. Johnson, Charlotte, N.
c.; Mrs. ]. A. Kell, Hendersonville,
Y. c.; J. S. Matthews, Rock Hill, S.
J.; R. B. Quarterman, Limerick, s.
C.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-09

places, all the people, young and old
would get some benefit for the money
spent. If the people vote the bond
issue they will find that the money
will all be spent at once, the roads
will soon wash away and we will
leave a big debt to be paid by an
other generation.
Those who are spared long enough
will find out that there will be many
men who will vote for bonds to build
the proposed roads that will hear
Gabriel's horn long time before
they hear that the roads are finished.
If blind Bartemus were back here he
could see that there is something be-
hind this good roads scare besides
good roads.
There was man once who was
prosecuted for stealing a cow. He
was taken up to the Court House
charged with the crime. The evil
dence in the case was plain and posi-
tive that he did steal the cow and
take her home and eat her. When
court came on and this defendant
was to be tried it was hard matter
for him to get lawyer to take his
case. By insistence he finally per-
suaded young lawyer to take his
case, and telling him that he would
be sure to win, the young lawyer de-
cided to take the case. When the
case came up the young lawyer made
the best defense he could, the prose-
cutting attorney being an able man,
then made a tremendous speech for
the prosecution, the jury retired and
in few minutes came back and re-
turned verdict of not guilty. The
prosecuting attorney knew that there
was something wrong, and told the
defendant if he would tell him what
i! was, he would pay the lawyers fee