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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-21
EASTERN SHORE
VALUES GO Up
Property Gain in Six Coun-
ties Without Exception,
Census Report Says.
JUMP AVERAGES
so PER CENT.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2i.-Figures
fsiven out by the Census Bureau show
a marked increase in the value OF
farm property in Eastern shore coun-
sies in the last 10 years. The figures
cover Cecil, Caroline. Kent, Queen
Anne, Somerset and WicOmico coun-
s1es
Cecil-value OF lands and buildings
ON April 70, 1910, S93790i9; value on
January 4. 1920, Sii, 2Ss ,0s6; increase,
.I23 per cent. The total number OF
acres under cultivation decreased,
however, from ii09SO to 32,69i.
u. Caroline-Nalue on April -, 1910
81. 53i .39i; on January 4, 1920, SIP
242, 565; increase, GIG per cent. Guilt
waited land decreased from t2S, FOG
acres TO 1868.
Kent-Value April IS, 1910, 1885,
20i; value January 4, 1920 $40. 49,
Fl .975; increase, COS per cent. Cultivated
land decreased from 1876 acres TO
1872, 726
Queen Anne-Value April 70. 1910
s9,6i3590; value January 4, 1920 Sii,-
sal, $50; increase, sos per cent. Guilt
waited land decreased from tt,6ii
acres to 1895.
SOmerset-Value, April -. 1910, So
643,59O; value January 4. 1920, s. 6i5,-
t67: Increase, 52i per cent. Cultivated
r. land decreased from 76,ii9 acres tC
70.756
Wicomico-Value, April 70, 1910. So
9S7 ,79i; value January 4, 1920, Si0,-
cdOi63, increase. 81 per cent. Guilt
waited land decreased from i09,09.
acres to 1890.
Due probably TO the annexation o.
part OF Anne Arundel county to Balti
more city, there was a decrease in tn
value Of lands and buildings in tina
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-21
WORKERS GET PROFITS
In LIEU OF ADVANCE

NEWBERN. N. c.. Dec. 2i.-Enec-
tive today and for an indefinite per
iod, employees OF the Newbern Iron
Works and Supply Company, one o.
the largest plants OF its kind In east.
ern North Carolina, are TO receive all
profits made by the concern above
cost Of operation. in accordance with
an agreement reached Saturday be-
tween the workers and the manage
ment.
At the meeting called TO discuss 4
disagreement over 20 per cent. re-
duction in wages a suggestion by one
Of the employees that the workers be
permitted to operate the plant and
distribute the profits among them
selves was adopted by the company:
Salaries OF the Office force at the
plant were Immediately reduced Il
per cent. when the plant was turned
over to the wage-earning emp|
for operation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-21

music In the city schools. has ar
ranged to have a group Of the best
carol singers among the school chill
dren sing Christmas songs. George
Of the Wilmington Board OF Eduoa
b. Miller. president Of the State
Board Of Education; George Rommel,
president OF the Wilmington Board
Of Education; DR.. Clifford ]. Scott.
superintendent OF the Wilmington
public schools; members OF the ad-
visory committee OF the vocational
school, and John p. Nields. chairman
OF the Community Service, have
promised 90 aid In making the even
ing a success.
Everyone win have an opportunity
10 get into the spirit OF the occasion
through a community sing, which
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-21
SIX MONTHS OF
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Wilmington's free evening worm
tional school tonight win mark the
close OF the first half OF thhe school
year with appropriate exercises in
the Hish School. All members OF the
class, 800 in number, their relatives
and friends, will participate.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged through which the Christmas
spirit and that OF the Pilgrim Faith
crs Will be given expression.
Miss Ruth E. Storm, supervisor OF
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-21
ROY Is RuRNEp 10 DEATH.

CHESTER, Pa, Dec. 2i.-JaW
Powell, 10 years old. OF Village Cree
died yesterday IN Chester Hosplti
from burns received when he pickc
up a burning fagot with gloves "a
urated with gasoline and was quick
enNeloped In ilames.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-21
THE EVENING JOURNAL. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 81 1920

VIII DO led by William Wallaf
BENJAMIN w. Johnston. director
the vocational school has issued
Christmas greeting 20 every menih
OF the school. In which the teacher
have loined.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-21

The Want Ads VIII offer good
portunities for dOmestics, waitress,
cooks, governesses and nurses for a.
coming month
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-21

Flirs for Christmas-best values are
al Grants. CTS Market street-Adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14

OF social life of the community. The
announcement that they are soon to
leave Manchester will be received
with keen regret by their large circle
of friends. g9 or
Rev. Mr.. Montgomery is a native OF
Delaware county, having been born il,
Colony township, near Colesburg. His
father came to the county in 1912
coming directly here from Pennsyl-
vania. II will be seen that Mr.. Mont
gomery comes from one OF the real
pioneer families of this county. Be
fore coming to Manchester he was
the pastor of the Presbyterian church
Of Castle Grove, Iowa, where he did
a splendid work.
Mr.. Montgomery Is man Of excep-
tionally fine qualities of mind and
heart, and in his work as a Christian
minister he brings to that high calling
the conviction of thoroughly conse-
Grated life. He is ably supported in
his noble work by his good wife, and
family, all of whom have been potent
factors in the work of the local
church. They have established them
selves in the sincere affections of the
people of Manchester during the
years that they have, labored here.
The Democrat, in common with the
people of this place. trusts that their
lines will be thrown in pleasant
places, and that their labors in the
new field may be productive of much
good.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14

comment in all church meetings, and
during the past few months he has
had no less than half a dozen calls
from churches in and out Of the state.
In accepting the call of the Kingsley
church he goes to live, progressive
town. in Plymouth county, and at a
handsome increase in salary. The
Kingsley church has a finely appoint
ed edifice, and is just now completing
an $4,000 parsonage.
MIR La Bounty has been president OF
the Delaware county Sunday school
association, and was the Convenor for
Delaware County Inter Church World
Movement. In his work in the Golden
church Mr.. La Bounty found lots Of
work and he was not afraid to under
take big things for his church and
community. He is a young man, full
of life and energy, and is thorough
ly consecrated Christian man, who
stands four square for the things he
believes to be right and true. His ex-
emplification of true Christian prin-
ciples have made profound impress
sion upon the lives of many with whom
he came in contact.
Friends of Rev. and Mrs. La Bounty
regret keenly that they are so soon
to leave Golden but wish them success
in their new field of labor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
PROVOST MARSHALL MAKES COM.
PREHENSIVE REPORT.

Just recently a comprehensive re-
port has been issued by the Provost
Marshal General, regarding the COM
parative cost to the government in re-
lation to the Selective Service in rails
ing the immense army during the
World War. Many interesting fig
ures can be CLEANED from the reports
given in this book. but the figures in
which the people Of Delaware county
and perhaps mostly interested in is
the very nominal expense incurred by
the local board. The total expense,
which includes clerk hire, and biscel-
laneous items was only $1350.59, and
from this sum is deducted $126.10
which was realized by the government
from the sale OF equipment which the
board had in its possession during the
term of service. This cuts the entire
expense to the government down to
$1224.49. In many counties no larg-
er than Delaware county the total ex-
pense figured up much larger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
DAILIEs RAISE RATES.

On April 1st the Chicago Tribune
raised its subscription rates from $500
to $3.50 per year, and the first Of the
week the Dubuque Telegraph Herald
announced that an May 18th, it would
be obliged to increase its subscription
rates from $500 to $500 per year.
These papers have found that it is inn
possible to produce paper at the old
rates, when the price of print paper
has gone up 1S7 per cent. Those of
our readers who want to subscribe to
the Telegraph Herald can still get the
paper at the old rate of $500. The
Democrat will be pleased to send their
new or renewal subscriptions. when
the daily is taken in connection with
the Democrat. You can save two dol
lars on the price of good live daily
by subscribing before the 10th of May.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
SEYMOUR PLATT.

Harlan Plat Of Mitchell, Nebraska,
arrived In Manchester this (Wednes-
day) morning with the remains Of his
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Sey-
mOnr Platt. for burial in the family lot
In Oakland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs.
Plat were among the pioneer settlers
Of Honey Greek township, the form
er being a school teacher In an early
day. They lived on q farm near
Thorpe for many years, and some
years ago moved to Central City. About
eleven years ago they went to Mitchell
where their only living child now re-
sides. The death Of Mrs. Platt occur
red there in December, 1917. and Mr..
Plat passed away on Friday, April
9th, 1920. Mrs. Plat was sister Of
the late William Goodell, SO long a
resident of Manchester. The inter-
ment services were held in Oakland
cemetery this afternoon at 800. the
funeral services for Mr.. Plat having
been held at the sons home on Sunday
afternoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
AT THE PLAZA THEATRE.

Wednesday, Bryant Washburn in
Something to Do" also the Pathe
News. Thursday, Lets Elope." fea-
turing Marguerite Clark, also the
Topics of.the Day. Friday, "The Rose
of the West starring Madliane Tray-
ers, also the Fox News. Saturday,
AL st. John Comedy, Pathe News, Mutt
& jeff, also the Sth Episode of "The
Black Secret" Sunday, Tom Moore,
in "The Gay Lord Quex" also the Paths
Review. MONDAY AND TUESDAY,
THE WHIP A SPECIAL FEATURE.
Wednesday. "The Law of Men," fea-
turing Enid Bennett Coming, THE
HOODLUM," with Mary Pickford.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
NORTH MANCHESTER.

Mrs. Stella Davis has sold her home
on north Franklin street and will give
possession on June 1st. Mrs. Davis
intentions are to 60 to California to
visit sister, who resides there, and
may decide to stay year.
A good attendance was present at
the Aid society meeting at the home
OF Mrs. c. M. Hanna, last Thursday.
Next Thursday is club day at Minnie
Acers. Don't forget 1t.
A sermon, such as was heard in our
little church last Sunday afternoon.
must not go unmentioned. The Rev.
H. L. GoughnOur was the preacher, II
you were not there you do not know
what a fine sermon you missed.
A birthday dinner given by Mrs.
Griffin to a few of her mothers old
time friends, last Friday, the 9th, be-
ing the 74th birthday of Mrs. NJ. e.
Trenchard. Those present were Mil
lie Scott, Hilda Johnson, Minnie Acers,
Minnie Skinner, Mrs. Connell, Louisa
Somes. Mary Skinner, Mable Adams Ell
fie burlington, Stella Davis, Myrtle
Strain, Leah Masterhand, Nell McGar-
vey, Mrs. Lena Willis, of Cedar Falls,
and Julia Evans. Mrs. Trenchard was
the recipient of many beautiful flowers
and sum of money. Dinner was
served by her daughter, Viola, and an
enjoyable time was had. May she
have many more happy birthdays.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
Two MINISTER'S
resign PAS10RATES
REV. w. A. MONTGOMERY WILL
GIVE UP WORK IN MANCHES.
TER IN NEAR FUTURE.
REV. LA BOUNTY TO KINGSLEY.
Resignation Of Golden Pastor to Take
Effect the Latter Part Of
May.

Rev. w. A. Montgomery, who has
served the Presbyterian church OF
Manchester since June /, 1915, as Its
pastor, last Sunday morning rendered
his resignation to the congregation,
to take effect as soon as the Dubuque
Presbytery can act on the same. The
spring meeting of the Presbytery will
be held at Hazelton, Iowa, next week,
when the matter will receive consid-
Grafton by that body. During the five
years of Rev. Montgomery's pastorate
he and his good wife have labored
faithfully for the upbuilding Of the
church, the young peoples society
and Sabbath school. Besides working
faithfully for the church, they have
taken much interest in all activities
that were designed for the betterment
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
NATHANIEL ]. HAMMOND.

Nathaniel Joseph Hammond was
born in the state of New York in Aug
ust, 1S45. He did not know the day of
the month on which he was born,
which is not strange, as at the age Of
eight years he came west alone. He
worked his way from place to place
until he came to Clayton county, Iowa.
Conditions here suited him and he
stayed. This county has been his home
since. He passed away at his home,
north Of Edgewood at twenty minutes
past two in the afternoon of april s,
1920, at the age of Is years, Z months
and few days. He was married the
first time to Miss Ida Whitcomb and
three boys were born to them, Isaac,
and pair of twins. One of the twins
died early in life and the other, Henry.
remains. The wife and mother did
not live very long after the twins ar
rived. Mr.. Hammond was married the
second time to Miss Lucy Greeley,
who passed away after short married
life Of eighteen months. On March
IL, 1889, he was married to Miss EN-
ma Stone. Their two oldest children.
Hattie and Frank, died in infancy, and
the twelve remaining children are:
Nathan. Mrs. Annie Pratt, of Mason
vile, Iowa; Nathaniel. Irwin, Guy,
Mrs. Eva Pratt of Julien, Iowa; Mrs.
Matte Pratt; David, Effie, Dorothy,
Clarence and Shirley These, with the
two boys of the first family, and his
wife remain to mourn the loss of hus-
band and father Mr.. Hammond did
the best he could to provide for those
dependent on him. 1t was great
pleasure to him to purchase, about a
year ago, the modest home whe, e they
now live. This. and many other things,
are evidence of the love he bore for
them. The funeral services were held
on Saturday morning. April 10th, con-
Quoted by the Rev. S. G. Bretnall, and
the body was laid to rest in the Asbury
cemetery. Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
BOOST FOR THE HOME BAND.

The Manchester band is getting in
trim for some first class open air con-
certs to be given on the streets of
Manchester at stated intervals during
the summer months. Their leader, Mr..
Claud Wright. appeared before the
Manchester Commercial club on Mon
day evening and asked for financial
support from the business men. A
paper was circulated among the MEM
bers Of the club and upwards of $EO0
was pledged. This is not nearly
enough to see the band boys through
the season, and everyone who wants
to see Manchester have a first-class
hsnd should give the boys boost. Mr..
Wright has the subscription paper and
will be pleased to have you put your
name down for such amount as you
feel able to contribute.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14

Miss Cecil .Cotter. after enjoying
. three months vacation with her sis
ter, Mrs. e. M. Carr, returned last
week to her work in the East Des
Moines High School.
Dean Alfred M. Haggaard Presi-
dent of Drake University and Captain
| OF the Inter Church World Movement,
was dinner guest at the o. M. Phen-
ecie home Thursday.
Our women readers should not
:oyerlook the advertisement Of E. NJ.
Hughes in this weeks issue. Mr..
Hughes quotes attractive prices on
seasonable wearing apparel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
MRS. JULIA A. ANDERSON NASH

Mrs. Julia A. Anderson Nash, of Ry-
an, was born December 18th, 1858, and
died at her home on April 18th, 1920.
She was united in marriage with Mr..
A. e. Nash September 18th, 1887. To
this union were born three children.
She is survived by her father, J. B.
Anderson, of Lawton. Oklahoma; two
sisters, Mrs. Ada Smith and Mrs. Clara
Mcmahon, of Los Angeles, California;
one brother, Perry d. Anderson, of
Lawton, Oklahoma. The three child
rem are Mrs. Nellie Ware of Ryan, Mrs.
Carl Miller of Los Angeles. California,
and Miss Irene Nash of Ryan. Two
grandchildren also survive her. Mrs.
Nash united with the Methodist church
In early life. Funeral services were
held at the home and then the remains
were taken to Anamosa for interment.
Rev. Geo. La Bounty of the Congrega-
tional church of Golden had charge of
the services. A large number OF neigh
bors and friends extend sympathy to
the family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
gregational church are. ito be saved
from irrepairabIe loss.

gregational church are. TO be saved
from irrepairabIe loss.
| The quota of the local congregation
4 in this emergency budget is $lO50
/ Even the local congregation has been
under the expense of erecting new
building, it was the unanimous opinion
of those present last Sunday morning
that the Manchester Congregational
church ought to accept it's quota of the
emergency budget. and help the mem
| bers and friends OF the Congregational
church throughout the United States
to come to- the support of Congrega-
tional benevolent and educational act
ivities. Consequently, the congrega-
tons quota of the emergency budget
was unanimously accepted upon vote
OF the church.
This action, however, provides no
money for the completion of the new
church building. To meet this nee
cessity the pastor and the advisory
council presented a broader plan,
which also was adopted. 1t was de-
cided to add $4,000, to the amount
necessary to complete the church
building, and $1,5oO, the amount which
must yet be secured for current ex-
penses until April, 1921, to the congre-
cations quota Of the emergency budg-
ct, and put on campaign for the en-
tire amount, $4,000, in connection
with the Inter Church Drive.
Certainly this is a large sum Of
money to be raised by q congregation
that has been conducting building op-
erations for the past two years. Yet,
the cost of the new building and cur
rent expenses must be paid sometime.
and 1t is best to provide for the
amounts at once and avoid interest
charges.
According to the plans of the Inter
Church World Movement the contribu-
ttons Of the church adherents OF any
denomination belong to that denom-
ination equally as do those Of the ac-
tual members. This will make the
field of the Congregational church
somewhat broader in Its search for
$12,5O0, yet it is a genuine undertak-
ing that has been assumed. Still,
to dedicate new church building free
of debt, pay off all obligations to the
Inter Church World Movement, and
have enough money pledged to run the
church for a year, so that not another
cent will need to be solicited, is an ac-
complishment worth working for.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
TEACHERS ATTEND STUDY CEN.
TIER.

One hundred and thirty-five teach
ers of Delaware County were in Man
chester last Saturday to attend the
last Study Center of the year. This
meeting was held in the High school
auditorium, and Miss Gregg and Prof.
Palmer, both Of the State Teachers
College at Cedar Falls, were the in
structors. The meeting proved of
much help to the teachers who attend
ed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
REV. LA BOUNTY LEAVES GOLDEN

Rev. George La Bounty, who has
been pastor Of the Golden Congrega-
tional church during the past two
years, has resigned the pastorate OF
the church, to take effect May 30th, at
which time he will take his work in
the Congregations church at Kingsley,
Iowa During Rev. La Bounty's pas
torate the Golden church has made
wonderful progress. Last year that
church took in more members than
any Congregational church in Iowa,
and during the two years that he
served the church sixty-two united
with the organization. The work that
the Golden church did under, his lead
.ership was the topic of much favorable
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
MANCHESTER. IOWA, APRIL IA, 1920
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING.

"A ldIkc uuIAUCl Va tAS AhCAhbSAo W
the Manchester Commercial club mel
at Masters restaurant on Monday ev.
ening for the discussion OF seYera
items of business. The club had large
number of visitors from the Edgewood
Commercial club. Following the fine
dinner which Mrs. Masters served a
number of items of local interest were
disposed of and then there came UP
for discussion a road proposition
which is Of vital interest to Manches-
ter and Edgewood and the farmers re-
siding between the two places. Presi-
dent Gildner called on Hon. r. J. Blk
by for talk, and he then outlined the
object of their visit to Manchester on
Monday evening. The Edgewood COM
mercial club is vitality interested in
having about two miles of road put in
shape for travel, and this stretch lies
between the Yellow school house,
north Of the Great Western tracks, to
the Red School house near the George
Clemens farm north Of Manchester.
This stretch Of road lis in horrible
ebono tho 0roafor- mart NJ tho vaor
n,,,.;n. ,ha ~, drv waotbor tba road
!. fu,I ~ .ana rccrata and = NC,
weather q !. enuallv az had The rdge-
wood Commercial club has commit
Too =, Ave worL,np out nlan Of i'm
nrovamant and asEad yor tho co-onar-
a,,or - ,ha Manrhas,or cIuh - ha,n
h gett,ng the road ,mnrovad Il was
voted 10 anno;nt ! commi,tee ., Ave ~
worL With tbe Edsavood committees
Accordin, ~ Mar. Z ! nresentad hv !
nnnhar ~ ,ha N.evnnd hoos.ors :,
!. nrono.ed - strairhtan ~. road ;rst
no.th :, .ha craot uootarr 10 ~,
and hni,d ! cement hrtdpa acroes tba
craoL a. tbat noirt AIso ~ bovo on
nndargronrd crosa;nv q tho rai,roaJ
cro.sing Tho nresent crossing 10 ono
~ tho most dan1arons q tba.e =. .rts
The roadway a. too narrow ,or tue
care 10 mass and serious acciaen,s
hove Noon narrow,v avartad. last surn
mer The road from Edpewood n tha
yoIlow school borca is GRADED .na
pravaled ana ts A. IN .utomohi,a
travel M matter What +be weatbar
conditions arc From Mancbester IN
tba Pod ccbool houso /. o,oo,,, sra
shana parhans wa had /. hettar Cow
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-14
BIG PROGRAM ADOPTED BY LOCAL
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

AT the services last Sunday morn
ing the First Congregational church
decided to attempt to raise enough
money this spring to pay off the entire
cost of the new church building. The
pastor presented the plans and
objects of the Congregational World
Movement as the subject matter of his
morning sermon. The Congregational
church in the United States will seek
to raise an emergency fund of $1,000
600 in connection with the drive of the
Inter Church World movement, which
will be held between April rs and May
2. This fund of s3,O00.0oO is wholly
emergency, and absolutely must be
secured If the missionary, benevolent
and educational activities Of the Con-