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Evening journal., 1921-11-28
The Weather

Unsettled weather with probably
rain tonight and Tuesday no change
in temperature, fresh shifting winds
becoming strong northwest tonight
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS

The home of Mr.. A. M. Sherwood
was the scene of . surprise party last
Thursday evening, October 6, to cei"
brate the birthdays OF Mr.. Sherwood
Mrs. r. w. Thrill and Mrs. O. M.
Phenicie. About 20 friends and rela-
tives being present.
The rooms were beautifully decor
ated in cut flowers and potted plants.
Refreshments of sandwiches, dough
nuts, comforts, fruit salad, cake and
coffee were served.
Messrs Hall & Turner made and
gave the beautiful birthday cake which
was presented to Mr.. Sherwood by
the hostess. Mr.. Sherwood responded
in his affable manner.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
in listening to several discourses
which were given by Mr.. Sherwood,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thrill of the past, and
Mrs. Phenicie in her pleasing manner
spoke of the present time.
Miss Youngreen gave reading
which was enjoyed by all present
Among those present from out OF
town were Mr.. and Mrs. Ira White
and Mrs. Pearl White of Delhi and
Mrs. Chas. Nightwind Of Strawberry
Point.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING.

The regular meeting OF the Man
chester Commercial club was held at
Keckler's restaurant on Monday
evening. Following the dinner the
usual routine of business was taken
up. Supt ]. S. Hliliard reported to
the club that practically enough
tickets had been sold by the students
OF the High school to guarantee the
payment Of the lecture and entertain
ment course, and urged all of the
business men to heartily support the
course.
The secretary called the attention
of the business men to the fact that
the Third District Iowa Federation Of
Women's Clubs would hold their an
nuai meeting in Manchester on Thurs
day and Friday OF this week, and that
at least twenty-five business men and
their automobiles are to be at tiIe
Congregational church on Friday at
II o'clock to take the delegates for an
auto trip to the Fish Hatchery and
about the town. The business men
were also urged to decorate their
places of business in blue and
yellow, official colors OF the Third
District Federated Women's clubs,
The question of the election of d
secretary of the club was referred
to the executive committee, with pow
erer TO act. Secretary Wiliams' year
expires November 1st. Secretary VII
liams has worked hard and faithful
ly during the past year, and it is to be
hoped that the executive committee
can induce him to remain with the
local organization for the coming year.
Other items of business were brought
up and some discussion had, but no
definite action taken.
Rev. S. r. Beatty, who has been a
member of the club since coming to
Manchester, was present and was call
ed on for few remarks. He told a
number of stories and then gave his
farewell words to the members of the
club. He expressed his pleasure in
no uncertain ways at having been
associated with the business men of
the town during his work as Chris
tian minister Rev. Mr.. Beatty has
been helpful member of the Com
mercial Cub, and was always willing
TO support all of the projects the
Commercial Club had undertaken.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12

and dates, and as many from other
lodges in the district as may be de-
iired.
Short talks by the grand officers
will be followed by an entertainment
program such as has proved pleasing
the past, and a buffet luncheon
will stay the hunger of those who
wish TO stay late.
One OF the Manchester knights who
IN expert in beef cattle production
has selected three steers, the pick OF
his herd, to furnish the main item
of the supper, and an expert from
Dubuque has been engaged to super
intend the cooking. so that the sup
per may be as appetizing as possible.
Deputy Grems and the other local
Knights will be disappointed if there
is not a large representation from the
lodges of this district, and they feel
sure that those who have been here
before will come again if possible.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
INJURIES FATAL TO
ISAAC P. HAMMOND
WELL KNOWN TREE TRIMMER
LOSES HOLD ON LIMB AND
FALLS GREAT DISTANCE. ..
FUNERAL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Salvation Army Officers from Waterloo
Has Charge of Services. Inter-
ment in Oarkland Cemetery.

Isaac P. Hammond, We'll known in
trimmer, died at his home Saturday
evening, as a result Of injuries sus-
tanned a fall while trimming trees
for Hubert Carr. Mr. Hammond lost
his footing while up in an elm tree
some forty feet, and fell to the solid
earth beneath. The accident occurred
shortly before the noon hour. The in
jured man was given every possible
attention, and during the afternoon
he was taken to his home on the West
Side, where he passed away shortly
before midnight.
Mr.. Hammond was born in Cass
township, Clayton County, Iowa, June
18th, 1874. He lived in Clayton Coun-
ty until he was seventeen years Of age,
and then worked at various kinds Of
work in Waterloo and Dubuque. He
had been a resident of Manchester for
eight years, and for six years he has
followed the trade of a professional
tree trimmer.
He was united in marriage with Mrs.
Rosenkrans of Independence, on March
10Th, 1913, and to this union was born
one daughter, Rosie.
He leaves the wife and little daugh-
ter, and the following step-children:
Mrs George Edwards Of Cairo, ILL.,;
Mrs. Howard Mattox of Manchester;
Mrs. Grace OLaughlin, of Hutchinson,
Kansas; H. Rosenkrans and VIM Stone
of Manchester. One brother, Henry
Hammond, of Edgewood, and many
other relatives survive him. ..-...
Funeral services were held from the
Shelly Undertaking parlors Tuesday
afternoon, at two o'clock. Interment
was made in Oakland cemetery. The
services were conducted by repre-
sentative of the Salvation Army OF
Waterloo.
Mr.. Hammond's tragic death comes
with crushing force to the wife and
children, and profound sympathy is
felt for the stricken family.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
GEO. LINK SUFFERS STROKE.

George Link, who has been a resi-
dent of Manchester for many years
is very critically i'll at his home
on East Union street. On Monday
Mr.. Link and his sister, Miss Mary
Link, were working about their home,
and towards evening Mr.. Link was
carrying pumpkins into his cellar,
when his sister discovered him at the
foot of the cellar stairs in an uncon-
scious condition. A physician was
summoned Immediately and everything
was done to revive him, but at this
time his condition shows little i'm
provement. At first it was feared Mr.
Link had fallen down the cellar
stairs. but because Of the absence OF
bruises on his body this theory has
been given up. Mr.. Link sustained
injuries in a fail last winter and
nee that time he has been rather
feeble, and it is believed that while
engaged in his work he suffered a
stroke of paralysis.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
NATIONAL MAIL RECEPTACLE AND
HOUSE NUMBER CENSUS DAY.

OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER
GENERAL Washington, Oct. 8, 1921
If expeditions and efficient city de-
livery service is to be accorded it is
essential that all buildings to which
mail is delivered be properly number
ed and equipped with private mail re-
ceptacles. Without house numbers
carriers are delayed in serving the
routes and errors in delivery unavoid-
ably occur especially when substi-
tutes are on duty. This condition,
coupled with the lack of mail receipt
acles, inevitably impairs efficiency
and delays delivery, with resultant
public inconvenience and loss.
To correct this evil it has been de-
cided to conduct nationwide cam
paign with a view to having every
building properly numbered and
equipped with a suitable receptacle
or opening in the door.
AS a preliminary step, on Octo-
ber 10, 1921. the postmaster of every
post office having city or village de-
livery service will require his carriers
TO report the address of every dwell
ing and place Of business on their
routes not numbered and equipped
with mail boxes.
The postmaster will then commu-
n,cate with the owners or occupants
urging upon them the Importance OF
providing proper number or suita-
bic receptacle, or both, as the case
may be, if they desire the prompt and
safe delivery of their mail and wish
TO cooperate with their Government
in providing a more efficient and eco
nomical mail service. No particular
style or type OF receptacle is required
by the department. 1t may consist
of either a slot in the door, or con-
veniently located box of any suitable
material. House numbers should OF
course conform to the system and
style adopted by the municipal author
tiles. ...
WILL III. HAYES,
Postmaster General
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12

However, gravel will not stand up
and give satisfactory service where
the traffic is heavy. A gravel road
where there is considerable
amount of travel is a very expensive
road to maintain. Our experience
indicates that it will cost approxi-
mately one thousand dollars per mile
per year to maintain a grvel road
where there is any considerable
amount of traffic, and even then it is
not possible to keep the road IN
really good shape.
Summing up our ideas with respect
to gravel or macadm as they relate
to Dubuque county, we would state
the following:
l. Macadam. So far as we know,
there is no stone in Dubuque county
which is sufficiently hard and dur
able to warrant using such stone in
macadam road construction. 1t Is
my judgement that the highway comr
mission would not approve OF the
construction of a macadam road with
! this soft limestone such as you have.
2. Gravel. Nearly all the primary
road system in your county is OF
such Importance and the traffic OF
such volume that gravel road
would be exceedingly expensive to
maintain. In addition, there is very
little gravel available for construct
ing gravel roads. The only deposit
of gravel of which we know, that
might be available, is the ebert
gravel deposit near Farley. This is
expensive material to handle, and
| of course the amount needed would
be so great that this deposit would
not be enough for any road except
the Hawkeye highway.
1t is our judgement that in the i'm
provement of the primary road sys-
tenn in Dubuque county, you should
| proceed on the basis of hard sur
facing and not on the basis of gravel
ing. The Hawkeye highway has
heretofore been graveled, and doubt
less this could be maintained for
some years as a gravel road while
system were being paved. The Cas-
cade road has heretofore been
graded to finished grade with the
exception of the section near the
Rockdale viaduct That portion of
this road which has been graded
would be ready for pavement at any
time. The Dubuque-Zwingle road
and the Observation-Disclosures
burg road should be built to finished
grade at as early date as possible in
order that the fills may be setting
before a surfacing is constructed
thereon.
trust this gives you the informa-
tion desired.
Yours very truly, b..
tsigned) f. r. WHITE.
... t...... - Chief Engineer.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
FAREWELL FOR DIR. AND MRS
BEATTY.

A large number of the members
and friends of the Methodist Epis-
copal church gathered in the church
parlors last Friday evening, the af-
fair being in the nature of fare
well for Rev. and Mrs. Beatty. A
picnic dinner was served and follow
ing this very delightful social hour
was spent. An interesting program
had been prepared, and DR.. Fl. A.
Dittmer presided as toastmaster. DR..
Billingsley, for some years presid-
ing elder of this conference, was
present and gave brief talk. Mrs.
]. S. Hilliard spoke of the work Mrs.
Beatty had so ably done since she came
to Winchester, and Mrs. ]. F. Merry,
in well chosen words, presented Rev.
and Mrs. Beatty with beautiful cleo
tric percolator. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Beatty responded in their gracious
ways. Altogether it proved an occa-
sion long to be remembered by the
people of the church and Rev. and
Mrs. Beatty.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12

in 1912 and further enlargement OF
quarters is planned for the future.
The expense for the building and its
furniture has been largely met by
minstrel shows, for which the Man
chester boys have shown unusual
aptitude.
All Knights Of Pythias in this dis
trct are invited and urged to attend
the convention, which will begin in
the afternoon in the castle hall. Each
visitor will sign the register, get
acquainted with new brothers and
greet old friends, and about $50 a
substantial supper will be served in
the new Armory, which will be, equip
ped for the largest crowd ever as
sembled there. After supper thef c
will be another period for visiting
and tNen the rank of page will be con-
ferred on number of Manchester
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
MRS. WILLIAM CATTRON
DIES AT NINE1y-SEVEN
CAME TO DELAWARE COUNTY IN
SPRING OF 1854, LOCATING
IN ELK TOWNSHIP.
CAME TO MANCHESTER IN 1868
Remains Brought to Manchester by
Grandson, DIR. Ernest c. Wheeler,
of Tacoma, Washington.

Mrs. William Cattron, one of the
early settlers of Delaware County,
passed away at the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs Mary U. Wheeler, in Ia
coma. Washington, on October 3rd.
1921, at the remarkable age of 81
ably we'll for one Of her years, and
the day previous to her death she fell,
and fractured her hip. The shock sus-
tained in the fall proved too great for
her enfeebled condition, and she passed
away early on the morning of Octo-
Der 3rd. ..
Funeral services We're held at the
home in Tacoma on October 4th. The
remains, accompanied by her grand
son, DR.. Ernest c. Wheeler, reached
Manchester on Tuesday evening, and
are being laid to rest in Oakland ceme-
terry this "wednesday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
Miss Judith Aheart was born Aug.
18th, 1924, in Virginia, and was a
daughter of VIM. and Sarah Aheart.
From Virginia the family moved to
Michigan, then to Indiana. where the
father died The mother died while on
a visit to her daughter in Manchester.
She was united in marriage with VIM.
Cattron on April 9th. 1S43, the mar
riage taking place at La Porte, Ind.
! During their early life Mrs. Cattron
and her husband followed the life OF
farmers, and because of falling health
Mr.. Cattron gave up farming and came
west. In 1854 the family came to Iowa,
and located in Elk Township, opening
the first store in the town OF Greeley.
In 1860 they moved to Earlviiie, where
Mr.. CattronFconducted general store
and in 1853 they came to Manchester.
Mr.. Cattron passed away in Manchester
March End, 1895, and the later years OF
Mrs. Cattron's life were spent with her
daughter in Tacoma Washington.
Mrs. Cattron is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Mary U. Wheeler, OF
Tacoma, Washington; and Mrs, w. 7,
Rigby of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Four
grand children-Dr. Ernest c. Wheeler
of Tacoma, Wash; Col W. c. Rigby, OF
TT. Sheridan, Ill; Charles L. Rigby, OF
Stanwood. Iowa; and Mrs. E. r. Cam
eron, of New Orleans, La; and seven
great grandchildren also survive Mrs
Cattron. .
Mrs. Cattron was a wonderful woman
in many ways. For more than forty
wears she was a teacher in the primary
department of the Methodist Sunday
school of this city, and was vitally in
terested in the work of the Foreign
Missionary Society, and gave gener-
ously of her time and means to every
good work. Even during very recent
wears she was a regular attendant up
on the services of the church and Sun
day school. In fact after she had
passed her Goth year she enjoyed the
distinction Of being among the very
ew in the Tacoma church who were
present at the services each Sunday
during the year. AS pioneer she had
opportunity to do much good to her
neighbors and those in need. She
never missed an opportunity to do a
good deed, and those who knew her
in life will always cherish in their
carts the memory of this truly Christ
an life.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
SUCCESSFUL INSTITUTE.

Supt. Ottillie has just cause to feel
elated over the success of the lnsti-
tute held in Manchester on Thursday
and Friday of last week. Practically
every teacher in Delaware County
and quite number of teachers from
counties adjoining Delaware County,
were in attendance at the sessions.
The talent at the Institute was all that
could possibly be hoped for, and the
teachers all returned to their various
schools greatly benefited by the two
days spent in Manch ester.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12

and B. w. Grems of Manchester is
the district deputy in charge Of the
convention.
Hyperion lodge was organized on
November %, 1887, with twenty-five
charter members, of whom only elev-
en- are still living. Hon. w. H. Nor
ris of this city was the first chan
cellor commander and Judge George
w. Dunham was the first candidate
initiated. An effort will be made to
have all the charter members pres
ent at the convention. Five hundred
and twenty members have belonged
to this lodge, but now more than thir-
ty are buried in Oakland cemetery
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
K. P. DISTRICT CON.
VENTION OCT. 10th.
OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE TO
RE HERE FOR CONVENTION.
MANY DELEGATES COMING.
ELABORATE PROGRAM PLANNED
All Lodges in District to Send Large
Delegations. Banquet to
be Feature.

Although Manchester is the sixty
third city in Iowa in population, it
is the seventh city in the state in
membership in the Knights OF Py-
thias, and Hyperion lodge is known as
one of the most active and well-con-
Quoted lodges as well as strong in
numbers. The members are now bus
lily planning for the entertainment OF
the district convention of TIE fourth
Pythian district, which will be held
here on October Goth. All the stale
officers OF the order have promised
TO be present and it is confidently eX-
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
STEWART-SPITLER.

and Mr.. Harp F. Splitter of Cedar
Rapids were united in marriage at the
home of the bride on East Union
street on Saturday evening, October
Sth, 1921. Rev. S. R. Beatty, pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church,
performed the ceremony in the pres
ence OF a few intimate friends. Mr..
and Mrs. Splitter will make their home
IN Cedar Rapids, where the former is
an electric train operator. Friends
wish for them happiness and pros
perlty.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
TWO FAMILIES co TO FLORIDA,

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Jacobs and fam
lily. and Mr.. and Mrs Claude Wright
and two daughters leave this week for
Orlando, Florida, where they expect
to make their home. We understand
that Mr.. Jacobs expects to engage in
the fruit growing business, while Mr..
Wright will take charge of large
photograph establishm ent. Friends
of these families regret to see these
wish for them all kinds of success in
their new homes in the southland,
The families will make the trip in their
touring cars, while their household
goods are being shipped by rail.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
LEGION NOTICE.

A picnic dinner and reception for
new members has been postponed
from the third Wednesday night, the
regular meeting night, to the follow
ing Thursday evening. AT $50 a
chicken dinner will be served. All
members of the Legion and the Ladies
Auxiliary, will please take note OF the
change of time of the meeting.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
BAPTIST.

Preaching at 1890 a. m. Theme,
1.-The Incompatible Crown." Evening
service at 7:30 Theme, "A Wonder
ful Exchange" Sunday School at II
O'Clock. B. Y. p. u. at GAS p. m. Mid
week prayer service 7:30 p. m, Thurs
day. Every one cordially invited to
come and worship with us.-Elder
Akers, Pastor.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
DISTRICT COURT.

The October Term of the Delaware
District Court will convene in Man
chester Monday, October 18th, with
Judge H. B. Boies, the presiding judge.
The grand jury VII meet on Monday
the opening day of the term, to be-
gin their regular fall grind, and the
trial jury will report for service on
Wednesday, October 18th. Trial no
tices have been filed in eighteen cases
and from all appearances it looks as
il Judge Boies will have busy time
here.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Morning Service 10 80 Subject, "rhe
Leaves of the Tree Evening Ser
vice 1880 Subject, The Importuni
ties of the Soul"
Sunday School 1l:45. C. Z. meeting
$50.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
CONGREGATIONAL.

Sunday, Oct. 16, morning subject:
Is Christianity Reasonable?' Even
ing theme, prove All Things" Ev-
erycne is welcome.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12

H Mrs. Eta Gilbert, who was called
to Manchester several weeks age to
attend the funeral of her cousin, C. X.
Reading, left last Thursday evening for
Cedar Rapids, where she will spend
several weeks visiting relatives and
friends.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12

others have moved away and the pres
ent roll contains 35S names with fif-
teen applications for membership.
The lodge has a commodious cas-
tie hall built in 1898 and enlarged
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12

pected that the highly successfu!
meeting of last year WI be surpass'
ed both in attendance and interest
The counties of the district are Win
neshiek, Allamakee, Fayette, Clayton
Dubuque, Buchanan and Delaware
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
LUTHE RAN

Rev w. o. Graf, Pastor. Services
next Sunday as usual-9:00 A. NJ. and
HOO A. VI. Sunday School 945 A. NJ.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12
NORTH MANCHESTER.

i Preaching at $3.50 by Rev. Otto
Graf. Sunday school at 2:30.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-10-12

E H. Hoyt of Des Moines was a
business visitor in Manchester last
Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-21

the meeting OF the Franklin
er's club. held wednesday aft
Rn at the school building the
Wing program was presented: A
| on "Imagination and Truthful
X by Mrs. George Eichler; a
solo by Miss Bertha May Hill
Ind. and descriptive hints on
wing by Mrs. Banacke.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-21

p all day comfort knotting was
wednesday 10y the Ladies' Aid
- OF the Granger Presbyterian
ten at the home OF Miss Ida
per In Granger. A noon din
was served TO IS memters. Mrs.
Segserman, Granger. will act
stcss TO the members the third
|nesday in Ma.