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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
CORNELIUS j. BAIRD

Cornelius /. Baird, for some years
a resident of near Masonvflle, later
in the grocery business at Independ-
ence. died at his home In Rock Is
land, Illinois, on January 28th, 1921
Funeral services were held In Rock
Island on Monday afternoon, and on
Tuesday the remains were brought to
Manchester and then taken to the
Masonville cemetery where interment
was made.
MIR. Baird was born in Oswego coun-
ty, New York, July 9th, 1896. AS a
child the family came west and located
near Chicago, where they resided un-
til 1876. when they came further west
and located on farm north of Mason
willie. In 1892 Mr.. Baird moved to In
dependence, where he. engaged In the
grocery business. In 1903 he retired
from the grocery business and moved
to Rock Island, Illinois, where he had
since resided.
Mr.. Baird is survived by five chill
dren, Charley Baird of Independence
Irven G.. Baird and Andrew C. Baird
OF Rock Island, Ill; Mrs. Eta Stuhr,
of Rock Island. ILL.,: and Mrs. Lottie
VanVors, of Dubuque.
Mr.. Baird was married to Harriet
McFarlin. member Of one of the
pioneer families of the county. She
passed away in March. 1918, and her
remains were laid to rest in the
cemetery at Masonville.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
LINING PAYS WITH ALFALFA

Iowa farmers who have had trouble
getting alfalfa started should look in
to the condition of the soil, say the
soils experts at Iowa State College
Where slight acid condition is found
lime is the solution. The cost of ap.
plication can be easily paid off during
the first year by the increase in yields
as shown by reports received at Ames
One Benton county farmer spent
$40 per acre for lime for his field and
received as a result from the increase
in the crop of alfalfa four and one
half tons per acre. Another part OF
the same field untreated produced
one and one-half tons per acre.
Lime and manure on farm in
Buena Vista county not only increas-
ed the alfalfa crop over 100 percent
but it increased the corn crop 10 bu-
shells per acre and when phosphorus
fertilizers We're added the corn yield
went up to 81 bushels per acre, sn in
crease which easily paid the bill.
Lime applied to ordinary acid soil
will keep it in good condition for al
least three years, says w. H. Steven
son of the soils department so that
the initial outlay is the greatest ex-
pense.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
NATIONAL SELLS DIRECT TO
FARMERS.

The National Manufacturing Com
pany begins a series of advertisements
this week in which they are urging
the farmers of Delaware County to
buy steel gates, hay and stock racks,
steel fence posts, in fact everything
that the factory manufactures, direct
ly from the factory, thus saving the
items Of freight and profit which re-
tail dealers must ask in order to dc
the business. The National manufact-
ures high-grade articles which every
farmer needs and uses. To be able Ia
buy direct from a factory should mean
a great deal in the savings which can
be made. We would suggest that our
farmer readers, in particular, give the
Nationals advertisements careful con-
sideration. In future issues prices
will be quoted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
OF THE week
MRS. ADA LAWRENCE AND II. G.
NIEMAN MARRIED HERE SAT.
EVENING.
RUNAWAY TEAM KILLS FARMER.
Final Declamatory Contest to Be Held
In High Sschool Wednesday Eve
- ming, February 9th.
LAWRENCE.NIEMAN.

Mrs. Ada Elizabeth Lawrence and
Henry c. Nieman of North Manches-
ter were united in marriage at the
residence of Rev. Julius H. Moehl,
pastor of the Manchester Lutheran
church, last Saturday evening at $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nieman will make their
home on the farm which Mrs. Me
man purchased of ]. G. Nieman year
ago. Friends wish them a long and
happy married life.
Neighbors and friends to the num-
ber of about fifty gathered at their
home in North Manchester Monday
evening and perepetrated neat sur
prise on them. A very delightful eve
ming was spent by the self-invited
guests. The company presented Mr..
and Mrs. Nieman with purse Of
money, as a token Of their esteem and
high esteem.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02

all charitable institutions of the state.
are also asking an immense increase,
based on the higher costs Of every
thing. We are told that they will get a
pareing down based on the view of
legislators that supplies and upkeep
will not be so high the next two years
as now.
And the new temple of justice for
which about million dollars was APP
propriated two years ago, must now
cost two millions, according to the
boosters for magnificent temple of
that kind on the northeast corner of
the extended state capitol grounds.
Some quiet lobbying has been and is
being done to secure such desired ac-
ton by the General Assembly, but
we have it by underground telegraphy
that If the boosters think they are
going to get it, they better arrange to
secure two-thirds majority in both
houses to put it over veto.
Senator Banta of Delaware county
has prepared voluminous bill that
WUulu HldhS tut pi iCSChb pl law
a combination of convention and pri-
mary. His bill provides that state
convention shall be held forty days
before the date of the primary cleo
tion, and at such convention candi-
dates for the offices to be filled shall
be voted on, the four highest being
declared eligible to go on the pri-
mary ballot at the election. This is
to do away with the present 35 per
cent clause, and is calculated to pro-
vide for better selection of candidates
by men and wemen who are in con-
vention and can see and hear the
candidtes they are to choose from.
Senator Banta' thinks he will recon
struct the bill to provide for much
later primary election date than the
one at present observed.
Several other bills are in, or will
be, seeking to change or improve the
present primary law, not counting the
one by representative Mayne to re-
peal it altogether. G. l.. CASWELL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
'C0UNTY'S QUOTA IS
FAR FROM Complete
FEB. Is SET AS DATE WHEN CAM.
PAIGN ENDS FOR FUND FOR
STARVING CHILDREN
MANCHESTER NEAR IT'S GOAL
Few Rural Precincts Have Made Can.
vass. Others to Complete Their
Work Before Feb. 18th.

Below Is the list of contributions
received for the relief Of starving chill
dren of Central Europe since the last
publication Of the list in this paper.
The amounts received from each town.
ship are also given but most of the
townships have not reported and it
is hoped that they will meet theiI
quotas and send the money in prompt
ly. The drive in Iowa will continue to
February 18th and any who wish to
give and have not yet sent in their
money may do SO at once. Some people
have sent their money direct to the
Literary Digest or to National Of State
headquarters and IL they will present
their receipt for such remittance they
will be credited on Delayare County's
quota and 80 make better showing
for our county. There has been re-
ceived from the residents of Manches-
ter In this drive $i558.40 toward the
quota of $4,000 and it is believed
that several who have not yet given
will bring this up to the amount set
for Manchester. In addition to this
there have been quite number Of con-
tributions sent direct, one man who
desires no publicity having sent $l00
direct and also contributed $1,000 here
in this drive. 1t is hoped that the
rest Of the County when they COM
plete their canvass will make as good
a showing as Manchester has but 1t
will be necessary to act quickly and
get the money here in time so that
1t may be remitted to Des Moines
before February 18th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
ALFRED PURyIS

Alfred Purvis, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer K Purvis, Of Bernamont, Mich,
passed away at his home on January
29th, 1921, following an extended i'll
ness Of tuberculosis. Mr.. Puryis was
for some time employed in the r. C.
Hall bakery in Manchester, previous
to his removal to Bernamont. For
some time past he had been employed
as bookkeeper for the Pere Mar
quette railroad at Bernamont.
He is survived by his parents, grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Purvis,
OF this city, three brothers. William
and Carl Purvis of Waterloo; and
Louis Purvis of Dubuque; one sister
Mrs. Lulu de Rocher, of Bernamont
Michigan,
The death Of the young man brings
sorrow to his family, and profound
sympathy is felt for all who mourn
because of his untimely passing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
kAsH BROS. PUBLIC SALE.

Albert and Louis Kash, who have
been operating large farm 5 IL
miles south OF Strawberry Point and
/ mile north of Forestville, and about
a mile east of the Backbone, an
nounee that they are going to hold
a closing out sale on Tuesday, Febru-
airy 18th, 1921, the sale to begin at
10 A. NJ sharp. Twelve horses, Is hogs
farm machinery, hay and grain, 80
head cattle, and household articles
will all be sold. In next weeks issue
of the Democrat a detailed announce
ment will appear, and we ask that our
farmer readers watch for it. Remeber
the date-February 18th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
JUDGE LINDSEY MUST 60 TO JAIL

The following item, which has ap-
peared in the dailies under Wash
ington date line recently, will be read
with interest by many people in Man
chester, who have had the pleasure OF
hearing Judge Ben Lindsey as he ap-
peared on Chautauqua and lyceum
platforms:
"The appeal of Judge B. Lindsey, Of
the Denver, Colorado, Juvenile court
from conviction on charges of con-
tempt Of court, was dismissed today
by the supreme court.
Denver, Colo. Jan. 31.--Judge Ben
Lindsey. of Denvers Juvenile court
was informed today that the supreme
court had dismissed his appeal from
a jail sentence on charges of con-
tempt of court, said:
I'D rather go to Jail than betray
the confidence of shild''
"Judge Lindsey was sentenced when
he refused to divulge information
given to him in private by a youth
full criminal whom the Judge was en-
deavoring to reform"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
4Yr OFFICER GIVES ABLE TALK

~ OfflCEh UlvES ABLE IALh'
w. II. Parsons, state representative
Of the Young Mems Christian As
sociation, gave an able address on the
war work of the Y. M. c. A. at the
First Congregational church last Sun
day evening. Mr.. Parsons visits to the
various places is to give an accounting
Of the immense amount of work which
the organization did for the soldiers
during the war, and correct some oi
the malicious stories which were cir
culated about the associations work
overseas. Everyone who heard Mr.
Parsons is convinced that the work
OF the Association was OF incalculable
value to the fighting forces Of the
allies, He paid a high compliment to
the work carried on by the Salvation
Army and the Knights of Columbus
and gave figures and facts regarding
the work that the various organiza-
tions did in the army camps at home
and abroad. On Sunday afternoon Mr.
Parsons addressed a meeting of men
and boys.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
SPECIAL EyANGELISTIC MEET.
INGS.

The Methodist Episcopal church of
Manchester is planning a series of
Evangelistic Services to begin Sunday.
February 18th. DR.. w. c. Cleworth,
of Oelwein, and the pastor will have
charge OF the meetings. The Rev. Robt.
Davies will be here to assist with the
music. These services will be pre-
ceeded by Cottage Prayer meetings In
different parts of the city beginning
on Tuesday evening, February Sth.
Further announcement as to the places
and leaders will be made next Sun
day. These meetings will be held in the
interests of the community as well
as the church, and the public are
cordially invited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
THREE FROM SAME FAMILY
ELOPE SAME DAY.

Atlantic City, N. T., Jan. ga
triple elopement. involving three
members of one household, none OF
whom knew Of the others intentions,
was disclosed today with the announce
ment that William NJ Chase. retired
New York Manufacturer. and his
daughters, Edith and Evelyn, had
married their respective mates within
twenty-four hours.
Miss Edith Chase started the matri-
monial race yesterday by slipping
away from home, ostensibly for a shop
ping trip. She married Robert Crofts,
Mr.. Chase quietly left home to marry
Mrs. Elizabeth Obergfelt. On return
ing home they were greeted by Mr..
Chase's other daughter, Evelyn, who
had become the bride the day before
at Greenwich, Conn, of Donald Riddle,
eldest son Of former Mayor William
Riddle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
YOUNG FARMER MEETS TRAGIC,
DEATH

While returning home from Straw
berry Point last Saturday evening,
Roy Goodman was thrown from the
buggy and his body dragged consider
able distance. His body was terribly
mutilated from being dragged over the
rough frozen ground. Mr.. Goodman
was one Of the successful young farm.
ers of Clayton county. He leaves a
wife and number of other near rela-
tives, to mourn his untimely and tragic
death. Mrs. Goodman is sister OF
Mr.. ]. B. Norris of this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
levi FRENCH DIES
AT 95 YEARS OF AGE
BLIND FOR MANY YEARS. FRACT
URES HIP IN FALL, INJURY
CAUSES DEATH
CORNELIUS BAIRD ANSWERS CALI
Alfred Purvis, Formerly Of This City
Dies at Home In Michigan on
January Goth.

Levi French, Canadian by birth,
died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. L. r. Hall, in West Manchester
on January Goth. 1921. following a
painful and wearisome illness. For
more than forty years Mr.. French had
been deprived OF the sense Of sight,
and in December last he fell and
fractured the bones in his hip and
limb, and during the weeks following
he suffered intensely. Funeral ser
vices were held at the United Brethren
g ufch on Sunday, January 23rd, and
.nterment was made in the Townsend
lot IN the Mead cemetery, where his
mothers remains rest. The services
were in charge Of Rev. M Pritchard
OF the U. B. church.
Mr.. French was born in eastern
Canada, May 21st, 1926. He was mar
ried to Lucinda Davis in Canada. Mrs.
French passed away fifty-eight years
ago, and since that time he has made
his home with his daughter, Mrs. Hall
in Manchester.
Deceased leaves surviving him two
daughters, Mrs. Hall of Manchester,
and Mrs. c. M. Bailey of Waverly,
and one granddaughter, Mrs. J. r..
Hagan Of Detroit, Michigan; and four
nieces and six nephews. Mr.. French
is the last Of family OF fourteen, and
during the many years Of invalidism
he was tenderly cared for by the
daughter. Those who were attached
to this aged man by tender family
ties have the sympathy of their friends
in the sorrow that is theirs at this
time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
ERNEST RATHBUN FREED FROM
LIFE SENTENCE

Marion, Iowa, January 29.-Ernest
Rathbun was freed today from the
life term to which he was sentenced
by an Ida Grove court in 1919. Judge
o. F. Dawley sustained Rathbun's de-
murrer to the demurrer filed by War
den Laumel of the Anamosa reforma-
tory and in effect said the court had
no right to review governors par
On
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
X. C. DANCE

At the Knights Of Columbus hall
on South Franklin street on Thurs
day evening, February 3rd, will be
held dance, to which all knights
and their friends are cordially in
vited. Music by James & Grouse Society
Novelty Dance Orchestra. Refresh
ments will be served in the hall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
METHODIsT CHURCH.

Sunday services at 1890 A. M. and
1870 r. M. Morning topic: II. pray
Thee Have Ne Excused" Sunday
school at IL M. Epworth and Senior
Leagues at $3.50 p. M. In the evening
we shall have an illustrated Lecture
on China. This is the second NUM-
Der In a series of six.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
OKLAHOMA CRUDE OIL CUT 81
CENTS BARREL

Tulsa, Okla.,. Jan. 81. "A reduction
of fifty cents barrel in the market
price of MIDI Continental Crude Oil,
making the price $3.50, was announced
here today by the Sinclair Oil and
Gas Company. The reduction affects
all high gravity oils in Kansas, Okla
homa and Texas, it was said.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
ANNUAL RED CROSS MEETING

The annual meeting OF the Dela-
ware County Chapter of the American
Red Cross will be held in the Carne-
gle Library, Manchester, on Friday,
February 4, at 800 P. NJ. Officers for
the coming year will be elected. All
members of the Red Cross are urged
to attend.
H. L. GoUGHNOUR, Chairman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
BAPTIST.

Sunday. Feb. 9Th. Preaching 1890
A. NJ. Subject: San Antique Unity"
Preaching $3.50 p. M. Subject: The
Great Transition" B. Y. p. u. 6:45
P. M. s. 8. 1900 M. Midweek service.
Thursday 1880. p. M. Communion SER
vice following preaching in the morn
ing. ELDER AKERS, Pastor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
COUNTY AGENTS MEET FEB. s1-st

The county agents of Iowa, their
assistants, home demonstration agents
and club leaders will hold their an
nual meeting at Iowa State College,
Feb. 21-26, according to Murl McDon-
aid, State leader. A preliminary COM
mittee met during the last week and
outlined program for the sessions.
The program will consist Of confer
ences, lectures and discussions of local
problems.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02

X. p. OPEN HOUSE BIG SUCCESS
The K. P. open house. last Thurs
day evening proved big success,
hundreds of knights and their friends
filled the hall to overflowing. Lamont
and Edgewood lodges were represent
ed in generous numbers. The minstrel
performance was put over in excellent
style, and a highly enjoyable evening
was had by the immense crowd
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
FINAL DECLAMAToRY CONTEST
High school Assembly, Wednesday
evening, February 9th. 1880 p. M.
0ratOrfcal Glass

-.
evening, February 9th, 1880 P. m.
Oratorfcal Glass
The Martyr President t-----------
------- Henry Ward Beecher
Ralph Alcock
The Call to Arms Patrick Henry
Fred Stevenson
Dramatic Glass
Boy Orator of zerata City r. u. Davis
Huberta Clemans
For Dear Old. Yale Marie Corell
The Perfect Tribute Mary Andrews
Margaret Graham
Glory Across the Years : Ray Norton
Ethel Hare
Madame X ---------C0ra Hockaday
Mother Kathleen Norris
Ruth Moser
Song and the Man ------McCulley
Mable Ryan
The Man With One Talent r. Davis
Zella Sill
Music, Girls Glee Club, "To Wild
Rose" by Mcdowell
Humorous Class
Mandy's Organ ------Ella Higginson
Coma Clemons
Here Comes the Bride Kate Bosher
Alice Dennis
A Different Pair of Shoes Joe Lincoln
Emily Reisner
Music, Girls Sextette Selected
The winner in each class will be
presented with gold medal
The winner over all will represent
the High School in the State Con-
test. The Contestants securing second
place will represent the school in the
Cedar Valley Contest and the two Sc
curing third and fourth places in the
County Contest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02

IS. B. Welterlen, who purchased the
Oscar Sallberg residence near the
High School, is moving his family
to Manchester this week Manchester
people generally will extend cordial
welcome to this estimable family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
ST PAuI,s

Sunday school at $3.50. Preaching al
$3.50 by Rev. w. I. Pritchart, pastor
of the United Brethren church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Hermann
arrived home from their wedding trip
to Sioux City, early Sunday morn
ing, and are now getting settled in
their home on the E. E. Moore farm
two miles west of Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
CONGREGATIONAL

Church-school at 1000 A. M. Morn
ing worship at 11:00 A. M. Subject:
"a Companion Of the Divine" Christ
ian Endeayor at $3.50 P. M. All are
cordially invited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
GRAND AND TRIAL JURORS ARE
DRAWN,

In drawing the list Of trial jurors
Tor the March term of the Delaware
District Court the names of four ladies,
who voted at the recent election, were
drawn. This is the first time in the
history of the county that the names
of ladies appear on the list for jury
duty. Following are the names of per-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
DANCE AT ARMORY FRIDAY NIGHT

A big dance will be held in the new
Armory on Friday evening of this
week. The original five piece orchestra
of Maree Skeeis will furnish the music.
Tickets to dance s1.00 plus the war
tax, and all spectators Csc, plus the
war tax. The public is cordially in
vited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
PRESBYTERIAN

Morning services 10:3O. Sermon
topic, Denied Fuifillments. Evening
service, 7:3O. Sermon topic, "The Word
Becomes Flesh" Sunday school 11:45.
c. E. meeting $50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
GRANGE TO GIVE PATRIOTIC PRO,
GRAM % gE%

Jones Mill Grange will give Pa
triotic program on Saturday of this
week at their hall. The following num-
bers will be the features Of the pro-
gram:
Song Salute the Flag" Gertrude and
AIica Nov NtfiIin
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02
Paper Washington

Paper Lincoln" Mrs. E. M. Carr.
"a Boys Composition About One Day
In The Life OF Washington, As a
Boy Mrs. r. w. Thrill
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-02-02

The following persons were drawn
for grand jury duty at the March and
October Terms. during 1921:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-24
MANY TROOPS RUSH
TO JOIN CHARLES

Vienna, Oct. 24.-(By 4. PIT is
reported in diplomatic quarters here
that n portion Of the Budapest garrison
has declared for former Emperor
Charles. Dispatches from the Hun.
garian capital yesterday indicated the
garrison was loyal to the Government
headed BY Admiral Horthy.
Oedcnburg, Steinamaneer and Stahl
Weissenburg troops, II Is declared are
Fastening to re.enforce the liking
and the fact that bloodshed has begun
is believed By those who know the Hun
garian character to forcshadow a final
grapplc between the reactionary and the
republican forces that probably will ex-
tend beyond the borders.
The military strength Of the former
Emperor is reported to be increasing
steadily as the news of his coup spreads
to the remoter districts. distant mon
archist bands Fastening to his sup
port.
General Hegedues, comma nding forces
supporting former Emperor Charles, WIS.,
tied Premier Bethlcn. Of Hungary, yes.
terday morning I'm the name Of the
King" lie later negotiated with the
Hungarian Government In the presence
of the British commissioner at Buda-
pest and then returned 10 Pudaor, about
seventeen miles away.
A minister sent by the Government to
Raab 10 inform Charles that the En-
tente had demanded that the former
Emperor leave Hungary was not re.
ccived by the former monarch. who
seeks to regain the Magyar throne.
Belgrade, Oct. 24.-(By a. PD--
Jugo -Slav forces are being concen-
trated on the frontier Of Hungary. and
the Cabinet has decided upon the mobili-
zation OF three classes Of recruits.