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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-09-02

Entered as second lass mail matter at
Wood, s. d., March %, 1912, under act Of
March 8. 1879.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
HARVEY c. KEYEs

Harvey G. Keyes, mention OF whose
death was made in these columns last
week, was born in Manchester, No
vember 18th, 1878. He spent his early
life here and was graduate OF the
Manchester High School. Later he
took a business course in a business
college at Minneapolis and then se-
cured position as bookkeeper for
milling firm at Fairmont, Minnesota.
where he lived ten years. In June,
1906, he was united in marriage with
Miss Elizabeth HUSKY, Reed, Minn.,
successful teacher in the public school
of Fairmont. In 1908 he secured a
position with the Washburn Crosby
Gold Medal Flour company as city
sales manager, which position he held
for six years. Then he entered the
employ of the Hughenbaugh Flour
Company of Waseca, MINI, as sales
manager. This position he held until
stricken with illness, when he had to
resign and enter sanitarium at
Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he re-
mained for eight weeks and regained
in large measure his health, so much
so that he was able to return home
and opened up an office in Minneapolis
for the Metropolitan Casualty company
of New Kork.
He was a member of the Masonic
and X. P. lodges, and Of Joyce Meth
odist Episcopal church of Minneapolis,
and was the leader of large class
Of men in the Sunday School.
He leaves the wife and one son elev-
en- years of age; daughter having
been killed in an automobile accident
six years ago; his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. H. Keyes of this city, and
one sister, Miss Dorothy Keyes, who
is in Canada, managing Chautauqua
during the summer months, and who
came from Moose Jaw, to attend the
funeral of her brother.
Mr.. Keyes passed away at his home
on June 27th,s and funeral services
were held on Friday, July 1st. Inter-
ment was made in the Lakewood cem-
etery, Minneapolis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
OXUS GROTTO PICNIC AT CENTER
GROVE.

J. b Higman, secretary of Manches-
ter Lodge A. F. & A. Nj, has received
the following communication from r.
E. MacGlashan, chairman Of the pub
licity committee of the Oxus Grotto
of Dubuque, which will be of interest
to all Grotto members in Manchester
and vicinity:
"Dear Sir and Brother:
"Will you kindly communicate to
the members of the Blue Lodge, A. F.
& A. M. of which you are Secretary,
either at your regular meeting or
through any bulletin you may publish,
that the Band and Patrol of Oxus
Grotto. Dubuque, Iowa, are giving an
old fashioned basket picnic on Thurs
day, July IA, afternoon and evening at
Center Grove, Dubuque. to which ev-
cry member of your lodge and their
family are cordially invited.
1--WE have arranged many new and
novel stunts that will continually hold
the interest of every one in attendance,
and of course we'll have dancing
throughout the entire session.
Center Grove is reached from Du-
buqne by taking the Sth Street car
going west and getting off at the cor
ner OF Delhi and the Hawkeye High
way where busses will be in waiting
to complete the journey. Those trav-
cling in autos will take the Hawkeye
Highway out of the city and cannot
possibly miss the place.
/. 1--WE sincerely hope that we may
have large representation from your
lodge join us on this occasion and in
dulge in the festivities we are prepar-
ing.
"This is not the Annual Picnic of
Oxus Grotto. 1t will be held some
time in August. The time and place
to be announced later.
1--WE hope to see you and others
from your lodge at Center Grove on
July 14th. Let us know who you are
and make yourself quite at home.
Yours fraternally,
Committee of Publicity,
"R. E. MAC GLASHAN, Chairman. !"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
NEW LAW FIRM FORMED.

Fred B. Blair of this city and Hon.
Clyde Doolittle, representative from
this county, and a graduate of the Law
Department of the State University Of
Iowa, have formed partnership for
the practice of law in Manchester, and
will have office rooms in the First Ma
tional Bank Building. The firm will
have the suite of rooms occupied by
Judge Stiles, prior to his appointment
to the bench.
Mr.. Blair has been in the active prac-
tice of law here for many years and
is known by all as an able attorney.
His partner, Mr.. Doolittle, comes here
with the best of recommendations
from those who have had occasion to
observe his work in the legislature
and elsewhere. He has pleasing
personality, is well schooled in law,
and is in every way qualified for the
profession of an attorney. The firm
name will be known as Blair & Doo-
little. Mr.. Doolittle will begin work
here this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
MADDEN GETS DATES MIXED

P. F. Madden, our genial shoe man,
got his wires crossed the first OF the
week, with the result that he has a
Ford sedan with one head light and
one fender smashed to pieces. Here
is how it all happened. P. F. arose
early. Sunday morning, swallowed his
breakfast whole, filled up his gas tank
and proceeded to drive to Oneida to
meet his daughter who had been vis-
iting in Oelwein for several days.
While going north on Franklin street
he was enjoying the breeze, (what lit
tie there was) totally unconscious Of
the fact that others were on the street.
At the Wayne Currell home an inof-
fensive little Ford stood perfectly still,
although facing in the wrong direction.
When Mr.. Madden "came to" as it were
he found that his Ford and the other
Ford had embraced each other in
most affectionate manner. with the re-
suit that both were somewhat smashed.
Mr.. Madden has tried his level best to
explain this affair but we are from
Missouri" Our candid opinion is that
he got his dates mixed up and figured
that Sunday was the Fourth and that
his mind was on the celebration rather
than driving the car. We regret that
it has become our duty to warn the
public of such drivers as Mr.. Madden.
When a street like Franklin is not
wide enough for man to pass anoth-
er car, parents should caution their
children to keep off the streets, in fact
not get too close to the sidewalk, for
we have several drivers in Manchester
who seems to have habit of driving
their cars over the curb and right up
to the front door. This will probably
be Mr.. Madden's next stunt,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
fire DAMAGES HALL
and TURNER BAKERY
FIRE STARTED NEAR BIG OVEN
AND DAMAGED PASTRY
DEPARTMENT.
TWO FIREMEN ARE BURNED
Chemicals From Big Engine Soon Sub.
dued Flames, Which Had Gained
Headway.

Fire, the origin of which is unknown
threatened the destruction OF the Hall
& Turner bakery Tuesday evening,
and but for the prompt action Of the
fire department the entire block Of
business houses might have been re-
duced to ashes. 1t is believed that the
fire started near the big oven in the
pastry department, although no one
seems to be able to figure just how 1t
started. The oven itself is built so
that all the heat is retained on the
inside, and could not possibly over
heat to such an. extent as to set fire to
anything coming in contact on the out
side walls. When the fire was first
discovered the entire room was In
flames and large holes had been burned
through the ceiling and the fire was
working its way into the second story
of the building. On the second floor
was stored a lot of old furniture, box
es, ETC., making the best kind OF ma
terial for fire. Two streams Of water
were played on the building and after
some desperate work the ire was sub
dued before working it's way to adj
joining buildings. The fire department
was somewhat delayed in getting into
action since practically every fireman
was on the fairgrounds at the time
the alarm was turned in, Some of the
boys found it exceedingly difficult to
get through the congested street
south of the fair ground.
The owners of the building and the
plant estimate their loss in the neigh
borhood of $4,000, which is covered
by insurance.
Two firemen, Messrs. Ben Wheeler
and George Franks, both nozzlemen,
were painfully burned about the face
and hands while on duty, and also
were severely gassed when the chemi-
Gals from the big engine struck the
flames.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
NEW MOTOR LAW IN EFFECT

Provisions of the new motor vehicle
law, which became effective July /,
requires that drivers shall in no event
drive at greater rate of speed than
as follows:
Thirty miles an hour if the weight
of the vehicle and load is less than
three tons and the vehicle is equipped
with pneumatic tires, and twenty-five
miles an hour if the vehicle is equip
ped with solid rubber tires.
Twenty-Five miles an hour If the
weight of the vehicle and load is more
than three tons and less than six tons
and the vehicle is equipped with pneu-
matte tires; and twenty miles an hour
If the vehicle is equipped with solid
rubber tires.
Sixteen miles an hour If the weight
of the vehicle and load is more than
six tons, and the vehicle is equipped
with pneumatic tires; and twelve
miles an hour if the vehicle Is equipped
with solid rubber tires.
Ten miles an hour if the vehicle or
any trailer is equipped with two Or
more metal tires.
Provision Is made that local au-
thorities Of any city or town may es-
tablish suburban district in which
the maximum speed of any vehicle
shall not exceed twenty miles an
hour. and business district in which
the maximum speed of any vehicle
shall not exceed fifteen miles an hour.
The total maximum load on any
one wheel Of any motor vehicle in
Guiding the weight OF the vehicle, and
the load it carries, shall be four tons,
provided the total maximum weight
of the vehicle and load shall not in
any event exceed fourteen tons.
The total load on any wheel of any
motor vehicle is limited to eight hun
dred pounds per inch width of tire,
measured between flanges of the rims.
The enforcement of this provision is
entrusted to the state highway COM
mission.
The maximum width of any motor
vehicle and its load is limited to eight
feet, except loads of loose hay, straw
and similar materials of farm produc-
tiOn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
AN EXPLANATION

The Democrat received letter,
signed "A Subscriber" from Delhi ac-
cusing us of gross neglect in failing to
mention the return from France of
the body of John Porter, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. e. B. Porter. If this subscriber
had taken the pains to carefully read
the news letter furnished the DEM
ocrat by our very able correspondent
at Delhi, he or she would have read a
carefully written account of the fun
eral of the soldier boy. AS rule
this paper pays no attention to un-
signed communications, but we admit
that to be accused of not showing
proper regard for the family of sol
dier boy who made the supreme sacri-
flee for his country, nor paying tribute
to the soldiers memory, made us feel
a bit warmer than we ordinarily do at
this time of the year. We respect
fully refer "A Subscriber" to page
three, column or our issue of June
22nd, for an account of the funeral Of
Mr.. Porter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
CAMERA EDITORS MAKE RETRAC.
TION
(Earlville Camera}

Like many of the other citizens of
Earlville, the publishers of the
Camera were rather incensed to see
published in the Dubuque Times
Journal on June IL an article reflect
ing upon the town and intimated that
efforts would be made to re-route the
Grant Highway SO as to eliminate
Earlville.
In the article mention was made
that Earlville's Marshal levied fines on
violators of the traffic ordinances with
out the formality of hearings, some
times even resorting to the mails to
collect fines.
Since we were informed from reli-
able source that County Supervisor
Mead of Manchester, is the only per-
son ever fined by mail by the Earl
vile authorities, we assumed that he
was responsible for the publication
of the article in the Dubuque news
paper. We intimated as much in our
issue under date of June 23, Since
then we have learned that Supervisor
Mead was not responsible for the pub
lication of the article. Rather, it was
submitted tor the Times-Journal by
that newspapers regular Manchester
correspondent.
The Camera takes this opportunity
to undo any injustice to Supervisor
Mead that may have resulted from our
comment of June %. We cheerfully
retract any and all statements detri-
mental to him and ask our readers to
overlook them in justice to Supervisor
Mead. We desire to the full extent Of
our power to undo any harm to Super
visor Mead that may have resulted
from our comment on the traffic sit
uation in Earlville in our June %
issue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
DANGEROUS PIECE OF ROADWAY

Motorists take desperate chanes in
driving on certain places of the high
ways in the vicinity of Manchester
and one Of these places is just west
Of the small bridge across Honey
Creek near the j. S. Jones farm. Dur
ing one week two cars left this mar
row turnpike and came very nearly
tipping over down the steep embank-
ment. The road is barely wide enough
for two cars to pass under the most
favorable circumstances. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stearns and some friends were
driving west on the road in question
one afternoon, when car was coming
from the west at frightful pace. and
for fear of being bumped into the
next township by the road hog" Mr..
Stearns pulled to the right, with the
result that his machine came within
one of going over the embankment.
On Wednesday evening the daughters
of Mr., and Mrs. O. U. Hockaday were
driving along the same road, and their
new sedan went off the embankment
to the south, and it too came within
one of turning over. The road should
be widened by at least six feet and
then a heavy rail should be placed
along each side of the road where the
embankment is at all steep. This
would be far less expensive than to
pay for heavy damages, or feeling
sorry for some life that is snuffed out
at this point.
The other dangerous piece of road
way is on the Grant Highway east
of the Zirtzman hill. The road at
this point is very narrow, and the en-
bankment high enough to allow a car
to make number of turnovers. be-
fore alighting at the foot of the hill.
In times past cars have rolled off
this high embankment, but fortunately
no one was severly injured.
We believe that these two dangerous
pieces of highway should have the at
tention of the board of supervisors,
with view to making them safe for
the public.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06

Mrs. A. Lippert of Oelwein spent
er, Peter Eller, and sister, Mrs. O. U.
Hockaday. She returned to her home
Tuesday.
Miss Alice Stewart, of Iowa City,
spent several days last week with her
college friend, Miss Dorothy Hock-
Hday. Miss Stewart returned to her
home last Friday.
The Misses Mabel and Dorothy
Munson, who have been teaching in the
states of Washington and Idaho, are
spending the summer with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred HI. Munson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd King, Messrs.
Earl Anderson and Glenn. Dunn and
the Misses Blanche Robinson and Ola
Killing are enjoying weeks camping
near the Quaker Mill, north of this
city.
M. j. Breyfogle. an old veteran of
the Civil War, nearly eighty years Of
aye, experienced a painful injury by
falling down the cellar steps at his
home in Coffins Grove, early Monday
morning. His daughter, Rosa, who was
in the house when he fell, summoned
help from the neighbors and he was
carried upstairs and into the air, and
physicians hastily summoned. AL
though he was unconscious for an
hour, yet no bones were broken and he
is recovering nicely. 1t surely was a
close call from what might easily have
resulted in his death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
BURGLARS ENTER KECKLER
RESTAURANT

Burglars, believed to be home talent,
entered the Keckler restaurant on
Friday night or early Saturday MORN
ing, and realieved the cash registers of
small change amounting to $40 or SIS
Mr.. Keckler does not think that any
merchandise was stolen. Entrance
was gained through back window
from which heavy screen was torn,
and then the window was pried open.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
D. d. ELDER

Daryl Darkwood Elder, aged %, a
machinist, and only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lysle w. Elder, died Thursday
morning, June 23rd, 1921, at his home
East 36OS Boone Avenue, Spokane,
Washington.
He lived steadily in Spokane about
eight years, and is survived by his
parents, two sisters, Mrs. 7. j. Allen
and Miss Jeanette Elder, and his
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Elder, of Addy, Washington, besides
many other relatives and friends.
Daryl was born in Manchester, Sep
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
MARTIN A. HAWKER
ANSWERS SUMMONS
APPENDICITIS CAUSES DEATH OF
YOUNG MAN. ILL ONLY
ONE WEEK.
FUNERAL HELD LAST SUNDAY
Had Completed Junior Year In Man
chester High School Last
June

Martin A. Hawker, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hawker, of Spring Branch
died in the hospital at Anamosa, We'd
nesday night. following an operation
for appendicitis performed on the
same evening Martin was taken Ill
with appendicitis on Wednesday, June
22nd, while at work on his brothers
place near Dundee. The following day
he was brought to the home Of his
parents, at Spring Branch, where he
was given every attention possible.
After few days his condition seemed
to be very much improved and those
In attendance had every reason to be-
lieve that his complete recovery was
but a matter of a few days time.
Early on the morning Of June 29th,
complications became evident and a
turn for the worse was noted. That
afternoon the young man was taken to
the hospital at Anamosa and immed-
lately upon his arrival it was deemed
necessary to operate. Death claimed
the young man Immediately following
the operation.
Funeral services were held at the
Lutheran church in Earlyille Sunday
afternoon at 2:30. Rev. H. Wendt,
pastor of the church, had charge Of
the services. Interment was made in
Fairview cemetery. The services were
attended by large number, who had
gathered at the church to pay their
tribute of respect to young life cut
short at the very time of greatest use
fulness.
Martin Hawker was born on the
home farm east of Manchester on
September 2Sth, 1902, and spent all Of
his life on the home farm. He was a
member of the Junior Class of the
Manchester High School, and had he
been spared would have completed his
High School course with the class Of
1922 We was an ambitious and de-
pendable boy, obedient unto his par
ents and thoughtful and kind to the
brothers and sisters in the home.
When he was thirteen years of age
he was confirmed in tine Lutheran
faith, and was at the time of his death
devout member of the Lutheran
church of Earlville.
Martin leaves to mourn his untime-
ly passing the father and mother, two
brothers, Henry Hawker of Dundee.
Ernest, at home; and three sisters,
Miss Mary Hawker, who lives with
her brother at Dundee, and Misses
Martha and Ruth Hawker, at home.
He also leaves large number of other
more distant relatives. A brother,
Benjamin, preceded him in death some
years age. The passing of this boy
bIngs to the home the deepest sorrow.
The place he held in the hearts Of
the parents and the brothers and sis
tiers will not be- filed. Martin was a
good, honest, dependable boy, beloved
by those in the home and school, and
while the purpose to be served by his
passing at eighteen years is a mystery
now, some day, in the Providence OF
an all-wise Ruler, the sorrowing fam
lily will understand. In the great sor-
row through which the family is
passing they have the profound SYM
pathy Of their friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
CONGREGATIONAL

Church School at 1000 A. M. Prech-
ing at 11:00 A. M. This congregation
will join in the union service at the
Baptist church at 500. The pastor of
this church will preach. By request
he will give the sermon on "Christ's
Teaching Regarding Wealth" deliv-
cred some weeks ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06

tember 18th, 1897, and spent all of his
life in his home. He was a likable,
manly boy He was i'll only one short
week with diabetes The funeral SER
vices were held Saturday afternoon at
two o'clock from Smith & Company's
pariors. Rev. A. C. Grier Of the Church
of Truth officiated. Burial was made
in Greenwood cemetery. XXX
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
SMITH.LARsON.

Married, at the Methodist parsonage
on Wednesday. June 29th. Miss Mamie
e. Smith and Mr.. Carl w. Larson, both
of Delaware, Iowa, Rev. s. r. Beatty
reading the ring ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Larson will make their home on
farm near Delaware.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
BAPTIST

Morning services at 10:30. Sermon
subject: Whisperings of the Almighty.
Evening union meeting at 500 o'clock.
Rev. H. L. Goughnour will preach.
His subject will be What Christ
Taught about Wealth" Everybody in
vited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
UNION SERVICE.

The Sunday evening Union service
will be held at the Baptist church at
500 o'clock. The Rev. H. L. Cough
nour will preach on "The Teachings
Of Jesus Concerning Wealth"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Morning service at 1880. Ordina-
ton and installation Of elders. Ser
mon topic, Chosen Men," Sunday
School at 11:45. G. e. meeting at
700 o'clock p. m.
We unite in the Union service at
the Baptist church at 500 p. m. The
Rev. H. L. Gougnour will preach on
1.-THE Teachings of Jesus Concerning
Wealth."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
LUTHERAN

Special services are to be held in the
Lutheran church of Manchester next
Sunday at 1900 o'clock. The sermon
in English is to be given by Rev. Mr..
Zeilinger of Dubuque.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-07-06
METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday morning preaching service
at 1890. Sunday School at II
o'clock. This church will join in the
evening union service in the Baptist
church.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-18

A great many villages and homes are still in ruins. widows and orphans are scattered everywhere in the land, most of them without shelter and food. It is a black Christmas, and a great reproach to Christian civiliza- ton of the world, when the first Christian race in history, has to cele- brate Christmas in want and tears.
 Rev. M. Peltekian, an Armenian priest, will say the Christmas Eve mass at St. Marks church this eve- ming at 6:30. Tomorrow morning at 9:3O, the Christmas services will be held. at St. Marks church and Rev. C. M. MissirIan, the pastor of Stanley Memorial church, will deliver the Christmas sermon in Armenian lan- guage.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-18
CITY ITEMS

Victor records. Feather Your Nest" and "Grieving for You at Morans'.
 The Woman's Mission Circle of the First Baptist church will meet to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the home Of Mrs. D. A. Niven. 199 West Main street. A large attendance is desired
 Stanley women's Relief Corps will be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cora Hum Eddy at PAP Chest nu. street.
 Lawyer Joseph c. Woods. acting for Fred Wrinkle. has placed a lien
New Britain herald., 1921-01-18

against property owned by Cesario Agostino to recover damages of $160 and costs of $46.50, which were recent ly awarded in a civil suit in the city court
 Removal sale at Besse-LeIand's --advt
New Britain herald., 1921-01-18
ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS DAY.
Local Armenians Will Hold Special

LOCAL AI1ncnfanS VIII HOId Spec1aI
 Services at St. Marks Church.
 According to the Eastern calendar the Orthodox Greek. Armenian. Nes- torian and several other national Christian churches observe Christmas on January s19. The Christmas in in Armenia this year. as in previous five years. is without joy and cheer.