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Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
Z MRS. BENZ. Sheldon

Mrs. Benz. Sheldon, one OF the pio~
neer women of Delaware County,
died at her home on East Main street,
Friday, March 18th, 1921, after an
illness of several weeks. Funeral SER
vices were held from the home Mon
day afternoon Rev. s. R. Beatty haE-
ing charge of the services. Intefment
was made in Oakland cemetery,
Frances Mary Massee was born near
Rome, New York, September 9th, 1896,
and was in her Saith year at the
time OF her death. At the age OF nine
she came with her parents to Aurora,
I Illinois. On January 18th, 1859, she
was united in marriage with Benz.
Sheldon In February, 1865, Mrs. Shei-
den and family came to this coun-
ty and located on what is known as
the Carpenter farm south of Manches-
ter, and in 1874 the family moved to
the Sheldon homestead northeast tof
Manchester, where they lived for thir-
ty-years. In 1909 Mrs. Sheldon came
to Manchester which had been her
horae since. Mr.. Sheldon passed away
In the family home on East Main
street on December 2Sth, 1920.
Deceased is survived by the follow
ing children Mrs. c. E. Ryan. Miss
!. Ida Sheldon, and G. TT. Sheldon and
r. w. Sheldon, all of this county;
B. f. Sheldon of Frederick. South
Dakota; b. J. Sheldon Of Wendell, Min
nesota; one son being deceased. Eleven
grand children and one sister, Mrs.
Allen DIETRICH of Cartersville, Iowa,
and four brothers. Matthew Nassee Of
Nashua, Iowa; VIM. Massee, of San
Jose, California; John Massee of Man
chester; and Thomas Massee, of Lis
bon, North Dakota; also survive her.
Mrs. Shelden's death removes from
this county one of the early settlers,
who brayed the hardships and priva-
stion incident to the life of the pioneer.
and performed her part nobly in bring
ing about the Development Cf the coun-
ty. She was home-loving woman, and
labored increasingly for those in the
home.
Those who were attached to her by
tender family ties have the sympathy
of their friends in the sorrow that
has come to them because of her
death.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
Avn THE PLAYA THEATER

Wednesday, Douglas Mclean and
Doris May in Lets Be Fashionable.
Thursday, Will Rogers in "Jes' Call
Me jim Friday, "The Iron Rider
starring William Russell also the Fox
News. Saturday, 18th episode of "The
Lost City, Christie Comedy and
Mutt & Jeff Sunday and Monday
Norma Talmadge in "The Branded
Woman Tuesday Dorothy Gish in
"Remodelins her Husband" also Pol
lard Comedy. Wednesday, Charles Ray
in paris Green" Coming April 6 and
Z, "Humoresque.'
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
SCHOOL ELECTION
PASSES QUIETLY
X. d. GRAHAM AND C. B."BAUM-
GARTNER ARE ELECTED
DIRECTORS
.coLLARD GETS HANDSOME yoTI
Sixty Women Braved Disagreeable
Weather to Exercise Right OF Fran
cIiise at School Election

The annual school election for the
Independent School District of Man
chester was held on Monday, March
14th, and total of two hundred and
thirteen votes were cast. A good natur-
ed contest had been worked up dur
ing the recent weeks, there being
candidates in the field for the posi-
ton OF directors for the term Of
three years c. B. Baumgartner, whose
term expired this year, was a candidate
for reelection, and for the. place on
the board held by Mr.. Cal Stimson,
there were two candfdates-R. d. Gra-
ham and Victor CoIlard. There also
had been more or less talk Of fill
ing the name OF some woman to make
the race for a place on the board.
1t seems, however, after the public
spirited ladies had canvassed the field
thoroughly there was none who would
consent to make the race.
Notwithstanding the very disagree
able weather all Monday afternoon two
hundred and thirteen citizens came,
out to vote. Sixty of this number We're
women.
The votes when counted showed the
following: R. D. Graham, 1853; Chas.
Baumgartner, 153; Victor Collard, 80.
The name OF Mrs. Hugh Clemans was
written on one ballot, and that Of
Miss Lucy shimmin, was also written
on one ballot. Five persons spoiled
their ballots by writing names on the
back Of them, or else writing names
on the dotted lines and then gorfet-
ting to make the x in the square be-
fore the name. Two of the five spoiled
ballots had an x in the square before
each of the three names printed on
the ballot.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16

Mrs, e. T. Afford of Waterloo wa
4 a. visitor in Manchester on Tuesda,
4 Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. .Grems ars
visiting friends at New Hampton, Iowa
this week. ~.
County Engineed Henry Klaus left
| last week on a trip to Los Angeles
California expecting to be away for q
| few weeks. r
"A j. Gildner spent several days
the first of the week in Chicago
purchasing goods for their chair
store system.
Joppa Chapter of the White Shrine
of Jerusalem will hold its regular
meeting at the Masonic Temple or
Wednesday evening, March %. 1921
Harry Munson, who was so criti-
cally i'll for a few weeks, is able to
be about on the streets again, a fact
his many friends are pleased to learn.
The Ladies Kensington of the Con.
gregational church will meet in the
church parlors on Wednesday, March
23rd. Mesdames Sloan and South and
Miss Powell will be the hostesses.
-Copious showers fell Sunday and
Monday, and as result the old Ma
quoketa river has been up several
feet. 1t has interferred somewhat with
the work on the new bridge, but no
appreciable damage has resulted SO
far. The rains were a real Godsend,
since the ground froze up dry last
fall. The roads in most places have
been in horrible condition as result
of the showers.
Clerk @. r.. Dunham issued mar
riage licenses to the following per-
sons during the past week: John e.
Rowe and Lizzie NJ. Reimer; John
Raitt and Sadie Raitt; Arlie T. Smith
and Evelyn Luella Bergren.
Miss Olaf Beeman, teacher in the
Manchester schools, Is seriously i'll
at her, home with infammatory rheum-
atism. Her friends hope that she may
soon be restored to good. health again
and be able to resume her work in
the schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Lawrence
of York, Nebraska, have been
guests of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Steadman, for several days.
We are pleased to state that Mr..
Seadman is able to be about on the
streets these days, after having been
confined to his home by very critical
illness.
The ladies Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church and %cengresation will
hold social in the parlors of the
church on w ednesday afternoon, March
23rd, at 2:30 o'clock. A short pro-
gram will be given and light refresh
ment will be served. "A happy time is
assured allgthose who come. b
Mrs. c. B. Baumgartner and daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth Baumgartner went
to Cedar Rapids Monday morning
Miss Baumgartner has been having
serious time with impacted wisdom
teeth. Some weeks ago she was OBJ
liged to. submit to an operation in a
hospital at Des Moines, and on Mon
day she was obliged to undergo anoth-
er operation to have two more i'm
pacted teeth removed.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
LUTHERAN

Palm Sunday Examination of Con-
firmants at 1000 A. NJ. Confessional
services at l0:30, Divine services with
administration of the Lords Supper
at 11:00 A. M. All services In Eng
lish. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
Easter Sunday Confessional SER
vices at 10:30 A. NJ. Divine services
with administration of the Lords Sup
per at 1900 A. NJ. These services are
in German.
English services on Easter Day at
7:30 p. M.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
GUY Y. BISHOP
GRANTED RELEASE
PASSES AWAY At. HIS HOME HERE
AFTER ILLNESS OF SEVERAL
YEARS
FUNERAL WAS HELD SUNDAY
Employed As City Mail Carrier foi
Eight Years. Sought Relief from
Lung Trouble in West

Guy VIM. Bishop, for eight years a
faithful city mail carrier OF Man
chester, and who, during the past few
years, has made a heroic fight against
tuberculosis, passed away at his home
on East Howard Street on Friday,
March 11th, 1921, shortly after the
noon hour. Mr.. Bishop spent a year in
the Modern Woodman Sanitariam at
Woodman. Colorado, where he was re-
ceiving treatment and where he Seems
ed to be gaining for time. After
his return home on March 3rd, 1920,
Mr.. Bishop appeared in much better
health. and there seemed to be hopes
Of HIS having overcome the ravages
OF the insiduous dis Ease. "A few months
ago the disease again fastened its
grip upon him and he failed rapidly.
The last days Of his life were marked
by intense suffering,
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist Episcopal church on Sun
day afternoon at 2:30. Rev. s. r. Beatty
had charge of the services, Members
OF the Independent Order Of Odd Eel
lows had charge OF the services at
the grave, and attended the services
at the church in body. Members
OF the Rebekah lodge also attended
the services in a body.
& Guy w. Bishop was born at Belle
willie, Kansas, April 3rd, 1887, and
came to Manchester with his parents
when he was four years of age. Ho
was son OF the late Nelson Bishop.
AS boy and young man he attended
the schools of Manchester. On August
s25th, 1910, he was united in marriage
with Miss Hazel M. Keith, of Delhi,
and to them was born one child, q
daughter, Charlotte Lorraine. eight
years old.
! He is survived by the wife, who
cared for him during the many weeks
OF ilness with singular devotion and
did everything humanity possible to
aIlay his suffering; the little daugh-
ter; and by his mother, Mrs Arthur
Massce; and sister. Mrs. Frances Will
son. OF this city. Two brothers. James
and Oscar, preceded him in death.
His father passed away in Manchester
on March 27th, 1907.
Mr.. Bishop was member OF the
Methodist Episcopal church OF Man
chester, and Of the /. 0. o. F. and
Modern Woodman orders. He was held
In tho highest esteem by the mems
bers Of these organizations, and will
be greatly missed by those who had
learned to love him.
He was one Of the most ambitious
and dependable young man in the COM
munity and long after his strength
began to fail he would follow lines
OF work as his condition would per-
init,
The sympathy of this community is
with the stricken wife and little
daughter, in their great affliction.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS NEXT
MONDAY,

The next regular meeting OF the
Manchester Commercial club will be
held at Kecklers restaurant on Mon
day evening, March 21st. The club
will have as it's guest at that time
'pnssyfoot' Johnson, man OF interpa-
tional fame as a temeprance lecturer.
who will address the people of MAN.
chester in the armory during the eve
ming. Every member of the club should
be present.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
REiMER.ROWE

Married, at the Methodist. parsonage
on Wednesday, March 9Th, 1921, Miss
Lizzie NJ. Reimer. of Oneida, Iowa,
and Mr.. John E. Rowe, of Manchester,
Rev. S. r. Beatty reading the mar
riage service. Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe
viii, make their home on a farm near
Oneida. Friends extend congratulations
to Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
MARCH Term Of
DISTRICT court
JUDGE GEO. w. WOOD PRESIDING
OVER PRESENT TERM. GRAND
JURY is AT WORK.
THREE DIVORCES ARE GRANTED
Numerous Cases Set for Hearing Dur
/! ing Next Two Weeks. Following
Entries are Made.

Opcucu Lie IhdICu 1cIu Oi tiAc tlDCiet-
ware District Court on Monday, one
of his first tasks being the empan,
neling of the Grand Jury: which ii
now deliberating over matters whici
had accumulated during the winter
months. 1t is expected that the grand
jury will complete It's work today Oh
tomorrow.
The trial jury will report for ser.
vice on Monday, January 21st, at which
time it is expected that the trial oi
jury cases will be commenced.
Judge Wood made the following as
signment of cases for the next week:
March 18.
Klaus vs.. Blair. Law.
March II
Barr VS.. Brown. Equity.
March 81.
Messner & Co. VS.. Holbert. Law.
Hackbarth vs. Mcintosh. Law.
Myers VS.. Rubley. Law.
t,hilds VS.. Lewis. Law.
Penony, Admr VS.. Dudley. Law.
March %
Bradley VS.. Bradley. Equity.
In Re Estate VIM. Mead. Equity.
Judge Wood made the following en-,
tries on the law and equity calendars
during the two opening days of the
term: -
Law
c. A. Curtis VS.. Hugh Clemans. De-
fendant given 20 days to plead.
Independent School District of Man
chester VS.. Ruth Dudley. Defendant
given thirty days to plead.
Smith-Gwynne Co. VS.. Farmers Com
mission Company of Earlville. De-
fendant's motion for cost bond Is
sustained. Bond fixed at $100.
George Bennett VS. Henry Goodhile
Defendant given 80 days to plead.
The Northland Feed and Grain Co
VS.. s. j. Schirmer. Defendant given
80 days to plead. s
r. e. Garlick vs.. b. "A. Lucas. De.
fault OF all den. .idants.
Maude Glew VS.. Lee %. Glew. Default
Judgment for SITS. 90.
A. +. Slack VS.. Manchester & Oenida
Railway Company. Defendant given
thirty days to plead.
Henry Bronson VS.. w. D. Robertson
"a Default. Judgment for $400. Attach
ment confirmed.
Delhi Savings bank VS.. d. T. Broors
Default. Judgment for $43s.2S. In.
terest and costs.
Equity
Ida Pegump VS.. Vim. Pegump. Default
Divorce granted to Plaintiff. also
custody of minor child.
Lydia Smith VS.. Charles Smith. De
fault. Divorce granted plaintiff.
Thos.tR. Holbeft VS.. Unknown Claim
ants ct al. Fred B. Blair appointed
guardian ad litem for all defend,
ants under legal disability
e. j. Putt VS.. Unknown Claimants
ct al. Fred B. Blair appointed guard,
ian ad litem for all defendants un,
der legal disability.
Claude G. Cline VS.. Unknown Claim
ants ct al. Leo. F. Tierney appoint,
ed guardian ad litem for all defend
ants under legal disability
Hannah e. Britt VS.. Unknown Claim
ants ct al. Fred B. Blair appointed
guardian ad litem for all defendants
under legal disability.
W. A. r. Blanchard VS.. Unknown
Claimants ct, al. Leo. Tierney ap-
pointed guardian ad litem for all
defendants under legal disability.
Hattie Hines VS.. Henry r. Hines. Dea
fault. Divorce granted plaintiff.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
sT. PATRICKs DANCE

A big dance will be held in the
local armory on Thursday evening
March 18th, st. Patrick's day, at
which time Maree Skers orchestra
will furnish the music Elaborate plans
are being made for this event. Tick
cts to dance, s1.00 plus the war tax,
Spectators 25c, plus the war tax.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
BAPTIST

Sunday, March goth. Preaching at
1880 A. M. Subject: knowing Christ"
Preaching at 1880 P. NJ. Bible school
at IL noon. B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 P M.
Thursday evening prayer meeting at
1880. M. w. AKERS, Pastor
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
NEW ygLcASIzING PLANT OPENS

Clarence Cox, who has been en-
ployed in the Press office for some
time, has installed his. vulcanizing
plant in the Glissendorf building on
Main street and will begin repairing
tires and tihes Is,zt ysecks Ear. Cox
also carries a large stock OF United
States tires and tubes and other auto
mobile accessories. Mr.. Cox is an ex-
perienced tire repair man, having
operated a successful business at Oel-
vein for several years. We wish him
success in his new venture.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
METHODIST

Sunday services at 1880 A. N. and
1880 P. M. Morning topic The Three,
Great characteristics of Religion
Evening topic: "The Modern Pharisee.
Other services as usual.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
CONGREGATIONAL

Church School at 1000 A. NJ. Morn
ing worship at 1880 A. M. Subject
of the sermon: Conversion as a
Fact
Christian Endeavor at $3.50 P. NJ.
Union service at 1880 p. NJ. Rev.
"A. o. Knapp will preach the sermon.
Subject for the sermon: Down to
the Sea In Ships 8
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16
ST. PAUL,S

Sunday school at 2:30. Preaching
at $3.50 by Rev. Pritchard,t
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16

k. p. Dance at Castle Hall Thurs
day. March "a. Music by Quaker Mill
orchestra.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16

Robert Davis went to Dubuque
last Friday to spend a few days
with his sons.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16

IF. H. Wood of Sioux Falls, Da-
kota, has been in Manchester on busi-
ness, and while here he visited among
a number Of his old time friends.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16

Frank j. Keiser was business
visitor in Dubuque on Monday.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-16

Continued on page five)
The Washington times., 1921-06-15
REV. |. o. BAKER FETED ON
ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY

The fortieth anniversary of the
ordination Of the Rev. /. o. Baker,
pastor OF the Lutheran Church of the
Atonement, was celebrated last night
at the churca, when members of the
congregation held a reception in his
honor. He has been pastor of the
local church since 1905. when a small
mission.
The majority OF the Lutheran
clergymen in the District were pres
ent and the Lutheran Pastoral As
ISOLATION was represented by its pres
ident, the Rev. Richard Schmidt A
purse containing 500 in gold was
presented to DR.. Baker.
The Washington times., 1921-06-15
Noted LAWYER Dies.

PENSACOLA. Fla, June 1S-wil.
liam A. Blount, president of tn,
American Bar Association, died thi,
morning at Johns-Hopkins Hospita
at Baltimore, according to word re
ceived here.
The Washington times., 1921-06-15
SEEK NEW
TRADE AGREEMENT
W|THLATE ENEMY
Conference Arranged to Resume
Commercial Relations-Treaty
Ratified in Six Months.
BY international News service.

PARIS, June 16.-France is adopt
ing a new policy toward Germany
which is expected to result In an
economic entente within six months.
This information was revealed today
by an official of the foreign ONCE
who discussed the recent conference
OF Louis Loucheur. French minister
for liberated regions, and Walter
Rattle, minister OF reconstruction In
the German cabinet.
The present Developments affecting
the relationship OF France and Ger
many are regarded as highly signifi-
cant. marking the opening of a new
attitude In which sentiment viii give
way TO cold business.
'Tsnless new difficulties arise
France and Germany should reach an
economic entente within six months,
said a foreign office attache. Mutual
economic interests are oyerruling
sentiment. France Is more interested
than any other country In the revival
of Germany"
The council OF ambassadors today
demanded that Germany surrender
all the airplanes and dirigibe bal
looms constructed since the Boulognt
agreement was enacted. Germany
also was warned not to build any
more aircraft for a specified period
of time. Germany was accused OF
violating the Boulogne agreement
which was drawn up about a year
ago.
The allies will connscate all the
German military airplanes and Is per
cent of the civilian planes and dirigi-
bles that were used for commercial
purposes.
The allies insist that Germany full
fill to the letter the air terms OF the
peace treaty and the protocols drawn
up since the treaty was signed.
II Germany accepts the allied con-
ditions and the penalties are put into
effect, IL will virtually wipe out avi-
alton in Germany for the present.
The Washington times., 1921-06-15
c. j. GRAD FIRST
IN NATION TO GET
B. OF F.S. DEGREE
Foreign Service Students Hear
DENLY Urge Big Navy at Clos
ing Of Commencement.

Georgetown University CLOSED its
prost successful commencement ex-
srcises yesterday afternoon when Sec
rotary Of The Navy Edwin DENLY.
turning to the hrst graduates Of the
newly organized School OF Foreign
Service, warned that Americas ex-
istence as a uasion depended upon a
lanes OF ,raic always opeH
To willard l.. Beaulac. member OF
the senio. class of the Foreign Sery-
Ice School. FIRST To step forward III re-
ceive his dtp.oma, belongs the disurc-
ton also Of being the first grsd1t to
n the United States upSn wnom WAS
conferred unfversiSy degree OF
Bachelor of Fnretgn Service.
Crowdine tas campus In front of
the college, more than n thousand
friends OF Ceorgesown cheered the
more than $40 graduatss CT the Law,
Medical. Dental, and Foreign Service
cssion of Georgetown's 1920 birth
day.
President John b. Creeden, 8. j., In
making the opening address~ to the
graduates urged them 10 emulate the
industry and character Of the late
Chief Justice Edward ID. White of the
United States Supreme Court, a
former student at Georgetown Col
lege. He announced that this year
had been characterized by the deep
est interest ever manifested In the
welfare of the institution by the
alumni and welcomed this addition to
the efforts Of the faculties.
Stating that the new School OF
Foreign Service reminded him of his
own foreign service in China, Sec
retary DENLY emphasized the neces-
sity that America maintain COM
mercial supremacy and at the same
time establish the highest kind OF
standard in dealing with foreigners.
America must maintain a navy
sufficiently large to keep the sea
lanes open at all times. that her
goods may pass freely across the
earth. or else go down on her knees
and sue for peace on any terms. II
her commerce should be cut off for
even several months" Mr.. DENLY de-
clared.
Among the guests were James A.
Farrell, president of the United
States Steel Corporation. newly
elected regent of the university, and
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor OF
the telephone.
The Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, 8. j..
regent OF the Foreign Service School,
presented the graduates of that de-
partment. Others who ofnciated In
like capacity were the Rev. W. Cole-
man Nevils. s. J.. dean OF the depart
ment of arts and sciences; Dean
George z. Hamilton, of the School
OF Law: Dean George M. Kober, OF
the Medical School, and Dean Bruce
L. Taylor. of the Dental School.
The Washington times., 1921-06-15
FALLS IN RIVER, ChOkES
TO DEATH ON PEBBLE

ALBANY, June 1b.-Physicians at
Greenwich, a hamlet in Washington
county, have discovered the most
peculiar case of accidental death on
record in this section OF the State.
Frank Doows, a resident of that
place, went fishing on the Battenkill
creek Sunday and fell overheard. and
was believed to have drowned. An
autopsy by the corner last night re-
vealed the fact that a pebble from the
creek bed had lodged in his throat,
producing strangulation.
The Washington times., 1921-06-15
TEST FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
AT CONZAGA SATURDAY

An examination OF Washington
parochial and public school stu
dents for free scholarships to Con-
zaga College High School will be
conducted in the college hall Satur-
day morning At o'clock.
Four s4o0 scholarships will be
awarded, each emitting the holder
to a four-year course at Gon1ass
at the end OF which period the
holder may win one OF the schol-
srships given Gonzaga yearly by
both Georgetown University and
Catholic University. -"
Contestants are required TO reg
lister before Saturday with the Rev.
J. Charles Davey, s. j., vice presi-
dent of Gonzaga College. The sub-
Jects of the examination will be
arithmetic, grammar, composition,
American history. oivics, and gen
eral geography.
The Washington times., 1921-06-15
Cow Froics on Lawn
Of Court House and
Evades Police

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, June
16.-When city officials arrived at
the city hall one day last week,
they were surprised to find a
striped muley COW browsing on
the grass plot In front Of the
municipal building.
Old record books. law orders
and musty ordinance books were
searched and finally under a
chapter Of an almost forgotten
ordinance enacted in 1891 Clerk
Sam Childers found that "the
common council of the city Of
Huntington does and hereby de-
clares that 1t shall be unlawful
for any cows. horses or livestock
to be allowed to run at large In
the city between the hours Of
sun-up and sun-down."
After Jailer Ross, two police
men and numerous assistants
and small boys had chased the
COW around the court house three
times, she gave a playful fit Of
her tail and disappeared down
Seventh street where she was
soon lost in the maze Of carts
and wagons crowded about the
city market.