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The daily times., 1921-05-13
MILLION PAID
ON LIFE INSURANCE

Raleigh, May 13.-Tar Heel citi-
zens paid twenty million dollars last
year for over half a billion dollars
eleven million dollars for somewhat
over two billion dollars worth of fire
insurance, according to a tabulation
issued yesterday by Insurance Com
missioner Stacy w. Wade. The fig
ures represent an increase of approx
mately twenty-five per cent over the
totals for the preceding year.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
MILLIONAIRE is TRYING
TO RECOVER PRIVATE CAR,

Miami, Fla, May 13.-The attempt
of Harry St. Francis Black New
York capitalist to regain possession
of his private car valued at 100000
seized several weeks ago after prohi-
bition agents had found 81 cases
aboard occupied today in the court OF
general sessions.
Black was exonerated of charges
of having liquor in his charge lille.
gally after a negro porter had con
fessed he was responsible. The auth.
critics seized the car on the ground
that it had been utilized for illegal
purposes.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
MISS MCCRAW ENTERTAINs.

Miss Elizabeth McCraw delightful
ly entertained the Thursday After
noon Card Club yesterday afternoon
from TO o'clock.
After an interesting game Mrs.
Norbourn Schaum was found to have
made the highest guest score.
The guest of the club were, Mrs.
H. Y. Scott, Mrs. Cecil Hutchinson,
Mrs. H. Mosley Hussey, Mrs. Nc
Elroy, Mrs. Norbourne Schaum, Mrs.
Johnson King, Miss Lucille Anderson
and Mrs. Frank Abbott.
A delicious salad course was serv-
ed.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
ENTERTAINED DISTRICT
OFFICERS

Mr.. and Mrs. Graham Woodard,
Mrs. S. G. Wells and Mrs. Walter
Woodard motored over to Rocky Mt,
entertained by Mrs. M. c. Winstead
of the Rocky Mount Chapter Of the
daughters of the Confederacy. Among
those present was Mrs. Wilson state
President.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
BITTEN BY A DOG.

This morning when she went into
the yard bull dog belonging to Mr..
Frank Barnes which was being kept
at his home by Mr.. James Privett bit
his mother on the arm making a dang
erous wound. The dog was killed and
it's head sent to Raleigh for examina-
tion.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
NOTICE.

/ have sold my interest in E. P.
Hyman & Co., to Mr.. w. D. Hyman
who with the remaining members OF
the company assume all obligations OF
: the company. All Indebtedness to the
company should be paid to it.
P. B. LASSITER.
5 13 20 27
The daily times., 1921-05-13

Willis-Knight car driven 5000
miles cheap.
Chalmers Car first class condf-
ton cheap. Let us show them to you.
% If Nadal Motor Co.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
1921 Grant Six.

See our 1921 model Grant Six It's
splendid job. Price is right. I'm
loading car load and they may be
seen any day at our show room.
5 13 Std Daley Motor Co.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
Grant Service Station

New Tools and equipment. Good
mechanics. Prices reduced. Complete
stock of parts. Bring your car to us; !;
we will make it run like it did at
first.
13 Std Daley Motor Co.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
BRITISHERS GET
WAGE REDUCTIONS

London, May 12.-More than $780,
600 workers in Great Britain suffer-
ed reductions in wages last month
amount to 100000 a week, and 11O,
900 received increases amounting to
about $4,000 a week. This is shown
by the Ministry of Labor.
The daily times., 1921-05-13

3Ox3k Non Skid Tires a $3.50.
Nadal Motor Co. 23 tt
The daily times., 1921-05-13
MRS. HAGAN DONATES $500

Mrs. r. E. Hagan hands us $500
for the Chinese sufferers which has
been forwarded to Raleigh.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
National Demonstration.

Tomorrow will be National Biscuit
day at our store we want you to come
and see fne many new kinds of
cakes and crackers.
ltd Taylors Cash & Garry Store
The daily times., 1921-05-13
MRS. ALLEN TO ENTERTAIN.

Mrs. Hugh Allen will entertain
tomorrow afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Walter Darden of Portsmouth who
is the guest of Mrs Lawrence Bryan.
The daily times., 1921-05-13

clean your Diamonds without charge.
5 13 2td
The daily times., 1921-05-13

The very best service at Nadal
Motor Co. 23 tt
The daily times., 1921-05-13
WOMEN's SILK UMBRELLAS

We are now showing a most COM
plete variety of Sun and Rain models
in all desirable colorings
Bakalite amber rings and posts; stub
by tops and tips to match; also leath-
er loop handles.
The daily times., 1921-05-13

Mrs. Ben Cozart will entertain
Monday evening at four tables of
bridge in honor of Mrs. Darden of
Portsmouth.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
Old Time Prices.

Old Time Prices.
Tomorrow IGartrells pure milk
bread only 5 cents.
ltd Taylors Cash & Carry Store.
The daily times., 1921-05-13

New Chalmers Car. Nadal Motor
Co. 23 tt
The daily times., 1921-05-13
Extra
Special i
Rountree Steamer Trunks as
Illustrated $1,000

This trunk is triple ply bass covered with FIBRE
with fibre edges trimmingsclasps and brass locks
Has tray and is "a inches long (the most popular
size) and finely constructed throughout. Avail
yourself of this opportunity when these are sold
not duplicate these steamers at anywhere
near this price.
On Display in Our Nash Street Window -.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
SASH RIBBONS

A special showing of a to inch
width ribbons in all silk satins, Faille
and colorful Roman stripes, in the sea-
sons newest shades.
The daily times., 1921-05-13
When He's Hard on His
Shoes
DON'T CORRECT THE CHILD
Shoes

is chd's nature to jump, to kick to sidesuc
necessary his development. If his shoes suffer too
quence, don't blame him, blame the shoes Get him Oe
They're made of solid leather to withstand hard
tures last to fit growing foot made by experts who kno
permanence into seam, and rmness in eyeet, fitted
trained to their work.
They're the best shoes made but they cost less by the
and less by the pair most of the time!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
475 GRADUATE AT IOWA STATE
Carrie Chapman Gait, Famous Alum
ma Delivers Commencement
Address.

Thirty states and eight foreign
countries contributed to the class 81
ATS who were graduated from Iowa
State College Wednesday. Mrs. Car.
rie Chapman Gait, international lead
er in the women's suffrage movement
and an alumna of the college in the
class of 1880, delivered the commence
ment address
Present day graduates of Americas
colleges must soon assume the posi-
tion of leaders in the most difficult
times in the history of the world, Mrs.
Gait said For this leadership, she
urged upon them clear vision OF
what good citizenship is. A good
citizen is one, she said, who has COM
PEELED his community to go forward
in some line Of progress. The modern
leader must think in terms of the
whole nation and of the whole world
rather than the individual state, de-
clared Mrs. Gait, for problems are be-
coming more and more national and
international in their scope.
D. d. Murphy, president of the state
board of education, told the graduates
that they owe, the. state good citizen
ship in return for the states invest
ment in their education. President
r. A. Pearson presented the Dip
Tomas.
AS the final act of the commence
ment program President Pearson con-
ferred upon Mrs. Gait the honorary
degree of doctor of laws.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION n
IN MANCHESTER

II Elaborate plans are nearly per-
fected for the mammoth celebration
y to be held in Manchester on July 4th
and 5th, at the Fair Grounds. This
! big celebration will be given under
the direction of the Delaware County
Z Fair Society and all proceeds derived
from the celebration will be expend-
ed on improvement on the fair
grounds.
Features of the day will be free
acts day and night, races, drills. ball
games between Greeley and Worth
ington on the Fourth and game be-
tween Ryan and Manchester on the
9Th On the Fourth a second game
will be played between Earlville and
Dyersville.
A flying circus will be staged on
July 5th, by Lieutenant Winston Hall,
: formerly with the famous ILocklear,
and he will give two stunt flights and
wing walking exhibitions. He walks
on the wings Of his plane while in
mid air,
I. The Thearle Duffield Fireworks
company of Chicago will again pre-
sent spectacular fireworks display
each night OF the celebration. The
big bowery dance will be open each
afternoon and evening.
The Dyersyille Concert band, one
of the best bands In eastern Iowa, will
be here both days to furnish the mu-
BIC.
Everybody should plan to spend
the Fourth and Fifth in Manchester.
You will get your moneys worth il
you attend the celebration.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
FARM raIR FRIDAY

Everybody is invited to. go on the
Farm Tour Friday. .Thv entire trip
viii take a full days But there is no
doubt that you w3ii feel we'll repaid
Three OF these six speakers were
on. the Farm Tour in Fayette county
Tuesday where over hundred cars
were out. There are seven stops 10
all and at each place twenty OF
thirty minute demonstration WIZ bs
given. AT the noon hour. after 'dih.
ner. Miss Sutter. DR.. Studer and Mr.
Hauser will give fifteen or twemtj
minute talks on subjects you -caIihiot
afford to miss.
The Tour will leave the. Court
House at S:45 A. M. and Will go t.
Henry Nieman's north OF town, and
from there south to Dan Fierstine's
Then to Schnittjer Bros, where afrel
the demonstration We will spend the
noon hour and ensay picnic dinner
After the dinner we will go south tc
Gestel's, then west to Drummy Bros.
w. q. Rebfhson's and Carrothers
Bros,
1t is an expense to get this buncl
of good speakers here. for the Teul
and every farmer ought to go out
and profit by the many things they
have to offer through. the experiment.
al work carried on by the state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
GAME WARDENS OP.
crate AT BACKBONE.
CLARENCE MACE AND LOUIE
SCHMIDT PAY FINES OF $3.50
FOR NINE FISH
OTHERS REPORTED TO OFFICERS
Dep. Game Wardens Claim that Fish
HAVE Been Taken from River IL
legally for Some Time.

Nine speckled trout. taken from the
Maquoketa river in the State Park at
the Back Bone, cost Clarence Mace
and Louie Schmidt Of Strawberry
Point the neat sum of $3.50, plus
SITS costs, making a total for the
catch OF $197.75.
The men were apprehended by Dep
uty Game Warden Newton and
Kreussel of Lamont, who have just
recently been appointed deputies by
the State Game Warden. According
to the state men it appears that more
or less Illegal fishing has been going
on in the upper Maquoketa for some
years, and that the matter had been
referred to the state department, but
no action was taken until Deputies
Newton and Kreussel of Lamont
caught the two men from Strawberry
Point at the game. With them, it is
claimed were two ladies. The men,
after being apprehended, offered TO
come to Manchester on Monday
morning, which they did, and entered
pleas of guilty, with the result that
no action was instituted against the
ladies, and with the assessment of a
fine of $3.50, and costs amounting TO
SITS.
Messrs. Mace and Schmidt can con-
gratulate themselves upon falling in
the hands Of men like they had to
deal with. Under the Game laws
Justice Pentony could have assessed
a fine of $50 for each fish taken from
the river instead of $40. 1t is rea-
sonahle to 1--we that should they be
caught at the same game again, the
fine. will probably be placed at the
full limit This should also be warn
ing to others who might be inclined
n violate the game laws of the state.
Tn. state permits persons to fish in
the waters of the park providing
hook and line are used. In fact, that
is the only way real sportsman
cares to fish, anyhow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
MRS. CHAS. WOLF

Margaret Mann was born in Fon
lu Lac, Wisconsin, July IS, 1856, and
passed away Sunday morning, June
20, 1921.
When sixteen years of age she was
married to Charles Wolf. in West
Union, Iowa. After their marriage
they made their home In Lawler,
Iowa, and later they come to Man
chester, Iowa. Their family consist
ed of eleven children. Those sur
viying the mother are:, Mrs. Chas.
Adams of,this city; Mrs. Chas. Nolan,
Hopkinton, Iowa; Mrs. Dell Knopp,
Livingstone, Montant; Mrs. Tom
Vauser, Millboro, S. Dakota; Mrs.
Chas. Rumple, Clarion, Iowa; Mr..
Guy Wolf, Rockford, Ill, Mrs. Max
-Frauen, Valentine, Nebraska; Mr..
Robt Wolf, Rockford, Illinois; Mrs.
Wolf is also survived by her mother,
and five sisters. She was member
of the Methodist Church and was
greatly interested in Church work.
She was also a member OF the w. r..
G. and the Maccabees The funeral
services were held in the home OF
her daughter, Mrs Chas. Adams of
Manchester and were in charge OF
Rev. S. r. Beatty, the interment be-
ing made in Oakland Cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
! HEARN.SHONKA
(Independence CONSERVATIVE

Independence Conservative
The Immaculate Conception church
at Masonville was the scene of very
pretty June wedding last Wednesday
morning at s O'Clock, when Miss
Laura Hearn became the bride of Paul
Shonka. Rev Father Lonergan offic-
iating at the impressive ceremony
that united the lives and fortunes of
these two well known and highly es-
teemed young people. Miss Josephine
Shonka sister OF the groom played the
L0hengrin wedding march as the
couple entered the church and APP
preached the altar, accompanied by
Miss Florence Shonka and Lewis
Shonka, sister and brother of the
groom. The bride was gowned in
silver embroidered net over white
satin and wore full length veil of
tull held in place by a wreath Of
white roses. The bridesmaid wore
pale pink georgette dress with white
satin trimmings, with a white geor-
gette hat trimmed with large pink
satin rose, A large company of rel
atives and friends were present at
the church to witness the ceremony
and offer congratulations and good
wishes.
Following the church ceremony the
bridal party, with relatives and a few
/ intimate friends, repaired to the home
of the brides parents where sump-
tuous dinner was enjoyed. The rooms
and tables were prettily decorated in
pink and white and the tables were
served by friends of the bride. 1t was
a session of good cheer and social en-
| joyment. Many valuable and practic-
al presents were received by Mr.. and
| Mrs. Shonka, testifying to the esteem
and affection of many friends and
relatives. The bride and groom left
on the evening train for wedding
journey that will include the National
Yellowstone Park. Upon their return
they will go to housekeeping on the
groom's farm west Of Masonvillc,
where the home has been prepared
for the reception of the new mistress.
| Mr.. and Mrs Shonka embark upon
married life under the most promising
circumstances. With good farm
home to start, they have the industry,
energy, thrift and high purpose that
/ insures success. The groom is a son
of Mrs. Frances Shonka of Sumner,
township, one of three brothers who
saw service in the late war. He is a
straightforward, progressive young
farmer who is already recognized as
one of the substantial men of his
community. His bride is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hearn of the
4 east part of the county. a young lady
of refinement and congenial PERSONAL
ity and thoroughly competent to pre-
| side over the home she enters. They
are entirely worthy of the congratula-
I tions showered upon them by their
I numerous friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
WELL KNOWN BRIDGE
BUILDER Is DEAD
GUS BARND SUCCUMBS TO AT,
TACK OF PERITONITIS FOL-
LOWING OPERATION
HAS BUILT MANY BIG BRIDGES
Leaves Wife, Two Sons: Frank L.,
Daniel L., and Daughter, Mrs.
Leo F. Tierney

Gus II. Brand, well known bridge
contractor of this county, died in a
hospital in Cedar Rapids, this (Wed-
nesday) morning, following an oper-
alton performed in the hope of saw
ing his life. Mr.. Barnd had been in
poor health for some weeks, suffering
from intestinal trouble. Peritonitis
appeared to have developed during
the past few hours and the opera
tiOn was deemed necessary.
Mr.. Barnd was born in Grant
county, Wisconsin, June 18th, 1862, a
(Kurt) Brand both natives of Ger
many, and coming to the United
States in 1850 Mr.. Barnd attended
the schools of Delhi and Delaware in
his youth and learned the shoemak-
er's, trade, which he followed until
he was eighteen years Of age. He
then entered the railroad contract
ing business, which he followed for
six years. At the end OF the six years
of railroad work he rented a farm
and pursued farm life for six years.
He then engaged in the carpenter
trade. He was one of the workmen
to erect the court house in Manches-
ter, laying the first stone and driving
the first nail in the building. Later
he turned his attention to building
bridges, and during the past years he
has erected many tof the largest
bridges in Delaware and Dubuque
counties. He had the distinction OF
building the first steel bridge with a
concrete floor One of the bridges in
the county which stands as a monu-
ment to his workmanship is the
large structure across the Maquoketa
river near the Marolf farm south of
Delhi. At the time of his death he
had contracts for large amount OF
work.
Mr. Barnd was, married on Septem-
ber Goth. 1888, to Miss Grace Full
bright, native of Grant County, Wis
consins To this union were born
three children-F Frank L. Barnd and
Daniel l.. Barnd, and one daughter,
Mrs. Leo F.. Tierney. Besides the
children he is survived by the wife
and following brothers and sisters:
Charles K Barnd, Frank Barnd, An
thog Barnd of this city. Joseph Barnd
of Chicago; and Mrs. A. HI. Cleveland
of this city. Henry Barnd died in
1904, and John Barnd passed away in
May, 1914.
Mr.. Barnd was a member Of the
Modern Brotherhood of America, and
the Modern Woodmen of America. In
politics he. affiliated with the repub-
lican party. He and his family have
been faithful ,communcants of the
Roman Catholic church.
The passing of Mr.. Barnd comes
with crushing force to the wife and
other relatives, and brings deep sor-
row to the home. The sympathy of
the community goes out to those who
mourn his passing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
CITY COUNCIL AS
EQUALIZATION BOARD
CITIZENS APPEAR BEFORE COUN-
Gil TO PROTEST AGAINST
RAISES IN VALUATION
MEAN TASK FOR acITY DADs~
Increases In Assessed Valuations Of
City Property is Made. Large
Sums Money "Dug Up"

The City Council met in regular
session on Monday evening, and the
| first item of business to be taken up
was the hearing of objections to in
crease made by the Board of Equal
| ization on certain properties of Man
| chester. A goodly number of tax
payers were present to protest in
person to increases made by the
Board. In some instances the tax
payers explained their assessment re-
turns to the entire satisfaction of
the Board, while in some instances
ments Notwithstanding the protests.
More than 100000 in moneys and
credits were placed on the assess
-ment rolls by the Board of equaliza-
ton this year. In some instances no
moneys and credits were listed with
Assessor Chamberlain, but by con-
sulting the records at the court house
large sums of moneys and credits
were listed by the board.
The task of equalizing the assess
ments of property, especially resi-
idence property, is delicate piece OF
work. One, of the astonishing fea-
lures of the whole affair is that at
this time city property should be
worth so little. Houses that cost
many thousands of dollars, could be
purchased on Monday night for very
nominal figures, if the statements
made by the owners were taken at
their face value.
After going over the list of proper
ties which were raised in value, coun-
ell adjourned as Board of Equali-
cation, and convened as a Council,
when the usual grist of bills were
checked over and allowed. The coun-
Gil then adjourned until next Mon
day evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
OLDEST IOWA MASON

The Des Moines Capital of June
10Th, contained an account regarding
Mr. William Wells, of Garner, Iowa,
in which the correspondent says:
This town is the home OF the old
est Mason in Iowa and there are few
in the entire country his senior.
William Wells, who has lived in
Garner for the past fifty year, was
ninety-five years old last April. He
is still hale and in full possession of
his mental faculties. He is num-
bered among the folk who believe
that he will pass the century mark
Mr. Wells was successful bus
mess man and made competence in
the lumber business, which he con
Quoted here from 1870 until retiring
few years ago. In his business and
kallSthe relations of life her was abso-
lutely and scrupously honest and very
conservative. Never would he ven
ture anything new, in business, pleas
ure or things to eat. Checkers is still
his favorite game and Shapespeare
his favorite author. He is still a
prolific reader.
"On the subjects in which he is in
terested, he is well posted and he
talks intelligently and entertaingly
concerning them. Mr.. Wells has led
an exemplary life, smoking his pipe
being his nearest approach to dissi-
patton. His austerity can doubtless be
traced to New England ancestry.
"a son, George Wells, served on
the admiralty board during the war,
resigning the deanship at the Univer-
sity of North Dakota law college to
accept that position, He is writer
Of eminence on legal lore. His only
daughter, Mrs. Fred Ford. of Man
chester, was formerly city librarian
here"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
CHAUTAUQUA PROVES REMARK.
ABLE SUCCESS

Manchester is surely first-class
Chautauque town, for it is one of
the few towns this year that went
over the top" on its guarantee with
out having to make up a deficit.
Those who signed for the season tick
cts last year, with one or two ex-
ceptions got their tickets and made
good use Of them during the week.
The local committee found little dif-
liculty in getting sufficient signe7s for
season tickets for the next years
Chautauqua, and before Nh, Graham
left on Friday evening the contrac.
was signed for the 1929 Chautauqua.
The same plans of ticket selling will
be followed next year The only sea
son tickets at the nominal sum of
$3.50 will be available from the local
committee. The Redpath Vawter Sys-
TEN will not sell single season
ticket. The only tickets they sell is
the single admission, which run as
high as 75c for one entertainment.
The attendance at this years
Chautauque was excellent large
crowds being in attendance at prac-
tically every session. Miss Wright
who had charge of the children's work
this year, gave the children really
good time, and on Saturday after
noon, the youngsters demonstrated
what they can do under the direction
of so competent director.
1t is hardly necessary to say much
about the talent. Never before have
the Redpath System given the people
Of Manchester S,Ich hiph-claSr ta1an,
as they did this year. The program
throughout gave the best satisfaction
and each number is deserving ol
special mention would our space in
the news columns permit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-06-22
BURGLARS ENTER LYMAN STORE

Thieves gained entrance to the
basement of the Oba Lyman store
during Tuesday night and carried off
merchandise stored in the large base
ment, and also ritled the cash regis
ters Of about four dollars of small
change. The thieves removed a
screen from one of the north base
ment windows and then pried open the
window A large number of crooks
and jugs which were directly in front
of the window on the inside were lift
ed outside of the building and left,
and from the beaten path it would
seem as if great MANY trips were
made to and from the window.
Sheriff Pride sent for the blood
hounds at Waterloo, which arrived
at 10:30. The hounds were taken Il
the window to get the scent. then
going TO the concrete retaining wall.
indicating that the thieves loaded
their loot in a boat and transported
it up stream. no doubt to some con-
venient landing place. The hounds
were taken to an empty boat on the
west side of the river, where they
picked up the scent and followed up
the trail.