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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
MANCHESTER FOLKS ARE HOME
FROM JAPAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Wells and lit
tie daughter arrived home from Osaka,
Japan, Tuesday evening, after nearly
three years spenN in that land Mr..
Wells has been the manager and chief
chemist for the Sales & Frazer Ltd.
corporation, a position Of great respon-
sibility. He and his family left Osaka
on July 10th and came by way of
Honolulu, and Los Angeles, and
reached Manchester on the evening Of
the 9th of August. Mr. Wlels tells us
that during the past year or more
business conditions have been in very
unsettled state, many failures have oc-
Cured because Of the marked drop in
prices on export goods. AT the present
time conditions seem to improve, and
Mr. Wells is hopeful that in short
time business in Japan will be back to
normal again. Mr.. and Mrs. Wells
will spend week or ten days with
their relatives in Manchester, and
then go east, where Mrs. Wells people
live. He has severed his connections
with the American-Japanese company
and is at present undecided just what
line of work he will take up.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
DIR. KATHERINE BYERs

Mrs Joe Maley and Mr. and Mrs.
John eastman were in Cedar Rapids
last week.
MIR. and Mrs. William F. Pitts of
Waterloo were over Sunday visitors
in the I. L. Rolf home.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Meggenburg
had very narrow escape from seri-
Gus injuries while driving on one of
the boulevards in Chicago last week
A heavy touring car struck the coupe
in which they were riding, turning
their car over and both were more or
less bruised. Considerable damage
was done to their car.
In report published recently by
the Bureau of Biological Survey,
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, the details of the death of "Old
White" a fierce leader Of q pack OF
wolves that for years committed afro
cious destruction among the live stock
on Bear Springs Mesa, Colorado, are
contained. The credit of "Old Whit
e's" capture is due to the skill and
patience OF Government hunters in
riding the cattle ranges Of the west.
It is said that for twelve years "Old
White" has caused destruction which
amounts to many thousands Of dollars.
One rancher alone lost about $4,000
worth OF live stock through his plum
derings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
breaches FARWELL SERMON


Rev. H. L. Goughnour, who has been
the pastor of the First Congregational
church of this city since November,
1919, breaches his farewell sermon
next Sunday morning at 11:00. Dur
ing the past two years the church has
made unprecedented progress. The
new church building was completed
and dedicated free from debt, sufficient
funds raised for the installation in No
yember of a handsome Estey Pipe
organ, and many persons added to the
membership of the organization. In
fact, all departments of the church
made remarkable progress during Mr..
Goughnour's leadership. In addition to
his work in the church he has taken
an active part in the civic affairs of
the community. The people of Man
chester, irrespective of church or no
church affiliations, regret keenly Mr..
Goughnour's departure, but all trust
that his lines may be cast in pleasant
places wherever he and his family may
decide to locate in the future.
The work in the local church will be
taken up by Rev. ]. Frank Moore, who
served the church for six years in the
past. Mr.. Moore hopes to begin his
work here early in September.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10

Mrs. Louis Quitmeyer is visiting
in Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Davis are visiting
their daughter in Dubuque.
Rev. and Mrs. A. o. Knapp ex-
pect to leave the last of the week for
their vacation, part of which they
will spend at the Country Club park
on the Wapsie river north of Inde-
pendence and part of the time with
friends in Waterloo.
"A thing of beauty is a joy for
ever" is evidently the philosophy
of Will Blake. He and Mrs. Blake are
now high toning the public in one of
the .handsomest of coupes that the 1922
season offers in the auDmobile line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blake made this pur-
chase through the Smith Motor Car
company, the deal being made and
closed in fifteen short minutes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
RELEASE COMES TO
MRS. SQLQN HIlAI!M!lR!lL!!N!!
DEATH OCCURS AT FAMILY HOME
ON MAIN STREET EARLY LAST
THURSDAY MORNING.
WAS ILL SINCE EARLY LAST FALL
Funeral Services Held Saturday Af-
ternOOn.- Leaves Husband and
Three Children.

Mrs. Scion Hamblin, who has been
ill with Bright's disease since last
November, passed away at her home
on East Main street shortly after mid
might August 4th, 1921. Funeral SER
vices were held at the home Saturday
afternoon, Rev. A. O. Knapp. pastor OF
the Presbyterian church having charge
of the services. Interment was made
in the family lot in Oakland cemetery.
Laura Estabrook, daughter of the
late Aaron Estabrook, one Of the pi-
oneer settlers Of Delaware county,
was born on her fathers farm in Milo
township August 9Th, 1866. She grew
to young womanhood in that locality
and for some time was successful
teacher in the rural schools OF the
county. On October End, 1883, she was
united in marriage with Mr.. Solon
Halnblin and until fourteen years
ago, when they took up their resi-
dence in Manchester, she lived in
Milo township and Dell Rapids. South
Dakota. Mrs Hamblin is survived by
her husband, and three children. Glen
r. Hamblin OF Waterloo, and Mrs.
Howard Scanlon and Mrs. Frank
Mason Of Manchester. She also leaves
two sisters, Mrs, Henry Of Chicago,
and Mrs. NJ. A. Parker of Waterloo.
Two children, son and daughter,
preceded their mother in death, the
children passing away in infancy.
Mrs. Hamblin's death brings sor-
row to a large circle of friends.
She was a good wife and mother.
Her first concern in life was for
those in the home. During her pro-
tracted and pinful illness she was
tenderly cared for by her husband
and daughters, and the sorrow that
is theirs at this time must in a
measur ebe ameliorated in the
thought that for their loved one
pain and suffering of the body have
ceased.
The sympathy Of many friends is
with the sorrowing relatives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10

Charlie Mccormick and daughters
Alice and Mary, are spending the weel
in ST. Louis.
Mrs Irma Howell of independence
visited Miss Dorothy Hockaday few
days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs.John Newton and Mr.
and Mrs. John Ellsbury visited in Ce-
dar Rapids last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hoag and
daughter have motored this week to
Charlotte, Michigan.
Miss Pearl Reed, assistant to the
county superintendent of schools, is
taking ten day vacation.
Mrs. A. e. Muehe and small son,
Jack, leave the last of this week for
their home in Mason City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Johnson of
Dubuque are expected in Manchester
some time this week to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Meter and
their daughter, Miss Julia, are expect
ed home from Garden Grove this week.
Mrs. Fred Dewey returned recent
1y from Chicago, where she has been
purchasing millinery for her fall op-
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Hutson and
daughter, Alma, were in Cedar Falls
this week seeing about Miss Hutson's
schooling.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Johnson and
two daughters of Superior, Wisconsin,
have spent several weeks visiting at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. John
son. The Johnson family expect to
motor back to their home nextweek.
Ross Phenicie is here visiting his
parents for a few weeks. Ross has
just come from Lincoln. Nebraska,
where he has been in the Physical
training department OF the University.
Recently he took the army examina-
tion for, a commission and is waiting
for reports as to the results. These
army examinations are no snap, Ross
says. Out OF the one hundred and
eighty-five that took the examination
last spring, only thirty-fye made the
commissions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
j. C. NIEMAN TO BUILD WARE.
H0ITSE

j. G. Nieman has purchased the va
cant lots Just west of the Dairy City
Products Company and will at once
commence the work of erecting two
story warehouse. Mr.. Nieman has
been doing land-office business in
buying stock for the Cornbelt Packing
Company, and when he has his ware
house completed he will handle tank
age and other feed in carload lots.
"Joe'' is some hustler and take from
us he will bring large amount of
business to west Main street The
new warehouse will face Main street
and will extend back to the Manches-
ter & Oneida tracks, making it very
convenient for handling the large ship
ments of feed and other lines of mer-
chandise he expects to handle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
TO TEACH CONSTITUTION OF IOWA

Professor Meyerholz of the Iowa
State Teachers College, will present
to rural school teachers an outline
plan of teaching the constitution in
the school room at the preliminary
school conference held on Friday, Au-
gust, &c, at the Manchester Court
House.
The teaching of the constitution OF
Iowa and the United States was made
compulsory ir all public and private
schools by a special act OF the legis-
lature at the last session. This study
center will benefit the teacher i'm
mensely in handling this new subject.
The work of organization of classes
and classifications will be taken up
with the teachers at this meeting.
Assistance also will be given, accord
ing to County Superintendent Ottilie.
in planning work for the coming year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
ANDERSON.ADAMS

Mrs. Alice Anderson and Charlie F.
Adams, both of near Manchester, were
united in marriage at the Presbyterian
Manse last Wednesday evening, August
3rd, 1921, Rev. A. o. Knapp performing
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Adams
will make their home on the Dairy
Farm near the Quaker Mill. Friends
extend hearty congratulations and
wish for them long and happy mar
ried life u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
MERrTORIous x.RAY PICTURES

Doctor E G.. Dittmer is making a
number of exceedingly meritorious
X-Ray pictures Of the human anatomy.
They are so clear and distinct that
anyone can see the slightest imperfee-
tion in the person photographed, even
to the existance of small defect at
the end OF tooth root. Ii you have
even had a rib or other bone broken
one Of the Doctors pictures will show
just where it was broken and how it
looks at the present time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
LUTHERAN.

Note change in German service:
900 A. M. hereafter instead of 10000
English service, 11:00 A. NJ, as usual.
Sunday School. 1000 A. NJ. Installa-
tion of Rev. Graf as pastor next Sun
day at English service by Rev. Miller
of Lamont.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
TRAGIC Death OF
MR.. ELIJAH NH! nh!
BODY DISCOVERED IN MAQU0KETA
RIVER NEAR CEMENT
BRIDGE
HAD BEEN ILL FOR FOUR YEARS
Funeral Services Held at Family
Home Sunday Afternoon at
$500 O'clock.

Elijah Nix, one OF the we'll known
older men of Manchester, died early
Friday morning under the most tragic
circumstances. Mr.. Nix had been in
a discouraging state OF health for
some time and for some weeks he was
unable to sleep nights, and during the
past few days he was suffering in
tensely from an liberated tooth, and
had become very depressed and at
times dependent over his condition.
On Friday morning shortly after two
o'clock he arose and left the home
telling his sister, Miss Angie Nix, that
he was going for walk in the fresh
air in the hope that this would allay
his suffering. When he did not re-
turn after q few minutes absence
from the home the sister began a
search for him. In the early morn
ing hours the lifeless body OF Mr.. Nix
was discovered floating in the Ma
quoketa river some distance north of
the new bridge. The fact that his
lungs were free from water would in
dicate that Mr.. Nix had passed away
before he fell into the river. Whether
he deliberately planned to take his
life by drowning, and when in the act
of jumping from the bridge, heart
trouble caused his death, will never be
known. His coat and hat were found
by those who were looking for the
missing man on the north walk OF the
bridge.
Mr.. Nix was born on a farm near
the city Of Dubuque March End, 1S47.
He spent his boyhood days on the
farm and many years ago he came to
Manchester, where he has resided
since. He was one of five sons in
family of eleven children, and leaves
to mourn his tragic death two sis
ters, Mrs. Laura Rumsey and Miss
Angie Nix, Of this city. A daughter,
Mrs. Nellie Armour, and two grand
sons, of Los Angeles. California, also
survive him. His wife passed away
about thirty years ago Besides the
daughter and sisters here are num-
Der of nieces and nephews who sur
vive him.
Mr.. Nix was man or retiring ma
ture. Since the death of his wife he
has made his home with his sisters in
this city. He was kind and thought
full neighbor, and even during the
years, when he suffered intensely was
not given to complaining but endured
his suffering with manly courage.
Funeral services were held at the
home Sunday afternoon, Rev. S. r.
Beatty, pastor of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, had charge of the SER
vices. Interment was made in Oakland
cemetery.
The family has the sincere SYM
pathy of their friends in this their
hour of bereavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday School in the Presbyterian
church at 1000. Preaching serviie at
HOO. A Gospel team from Oelwein
will have charge Of the morning SER
vice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-08-10
ST. PAUHs.

Rev. H. L. Goughnour will preach
at $3.50. Sunday School at 2:S0.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
POPULATION MARK
 IN NEW YORK CITY
New Plan of the Port Would Increase Number of People Thereof
 Nearly s Million.

New York, Dec. 12.-The ancient discussion over the rivalry in growth between New York and London has been revived by the plan of the port of New York authority to solve the freight problem of the port. It would increase the metropolitan area from 375 to 1,463 square miles, with a population of 7,974,o19 compared with 5,62o,O4S for the five city boroughs given in last years federal census.
 London's metropolitan district showed 7,253,6 ,623 persons in 1919.
 Chairman Outerbridge stated in his report that no other port in the world has ever presented problems of such magnitude and compleXity.
 "The shore lines of the port of New York; he said, are not less than 500 miles. That means that merely to coast along these shores in a ten knot vessel for ten hours of daylight each day would take eight days or the aver age time of a fast passenger steamer across the Atlantic.'
 There are 1O5 municipalities in this area, he stated. Freight brought in or taken out of the port by l2 trunk line railroads amounted annually to 75,- 100000 tons, he said while 5,000000 tons were brought in or taken out an nually by foreign and domestic steam ships.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12

lighting unit
 And yet We hear" he nys, "A million men can spring to arms over night"
 Turning to the question of univer- sal military training, the general says that "it that portion of the manhood of the nation which would serve with the cOlurs in time of wHr could ap- proclate what it means whnl mlrain' ed men must be hurried into battle, they probably would vote ayorWuc,m- ingly for the training In time of peace thnt would rt them for their duties in war and would insure them a dccont chance for their lives on the field of battle
 "Thc mtrained men that were rushed to the front in our armies" " he adds, must always ray a fearful toll in needless loss of life because of their lack of training
 "The former chiei of staff reviews the activities of the army and the staff during his last year of service at great length and declares in con clusion that "the general staff us now organized under the provisions of the act of June 1, 1920 tlrmy rcorGani- 2aton act) is functioune smoothly and with high degree of efficiency"
 "In the face of criticism, undnscrv- cd and unwarranted, he adds, their work has continued on q high plane of excellence and their morale has re- mained unshaken and unimpaired.
 They have deserved well of their country"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
WARNS AGAINST
 REDUCING ARMY
Major General PaytOn' Prepares
 Annual Report

Washington, Dec. 12. - Warming against a permanent reduction of the regular army below 2O0,o00 enlisted men is sounded in the last annual re- port of Major General Pcyton C. March, now retired, wartime chief of staff of the army The report covers the twelve months period pre- ccdinE the generals retirement from the post of chief of staff on last July l. when he was succeeded by General Pershing, with Major General liar lord as deputy chief of staff
 General March declares in his re- rort that the idea that an army of 15o,0O men, the strength now auth orized hy mandate of congress, fur nishes "a per cent. as much national defense as d force of 2o0,0o0 lis Il fallaCy."
 "Thc 5O,O0O men above the 15O,- 000," he says, Ifs the combat part in instant readiness to meet whatever emergency may develop. The reduc- tion to 150,o0O will almost annihilatc this force, constantly needed in peace and providing the life saving first line to hold back the enemy in time of war until the second-line elements of defense are mObiliZed."
 General March asserts that now that the war has been won there is grave danger" that the American people will lose sight of the forum ate escape from indesCribable caam- ity that ordinarily is the fruit of un- preparedness" Let it not he forgot ten, he adds. that it required seven teen months for the United States to put an independent army in the field in France, and asks what would have happened had France required so long a time to put into line the first
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12

assignors to Farrel Foundry and Ma chine company Ansonia, Conn. Ma chlnoaor treating rubber and similar material,
 Frederick E. Chapman, Middle town, Conn. Pipe rest
 Norman w, Cummins, assignor to the Bassicli company Bridgeport Conn, Hood catch.
 Harold de Claneta, assIgnor to Win chester Repeating Arms company, New Haven, Conn. Dry cell
 Carl H. Graesser, Fairfield, and E.. B, Crockor, Stratford, assignors to Manning Maxwell X Moore, Inc, New York; N, Y. Retaining device for gage cases.
 Budd D. Gray Greenwich, Conn, assignor to American Thermophone company, Boston, Mass, Thermophone.
 Louis $, Hayden, Essex, assgnor to the Connecticut Valley Manufacturing company, Centerbrook, Conn. Two patents; Tool for boring and counter boring wood; extension boring bit,
 Maurice J. Hoffenberg, New Haven, Skate fastener.
 Rollin C. Lewis, assignor to The Yale & Towne Manufacturing com pany, Stamford, Conn. Dal-lock.
 Paul Lux, assignor to the Lux Clock company, Waterbury, Conn. Clock frame.
 Arthur P, Paine, assignor to the Winchester Repeating Arms company, New Haven, Conn. Hand lamp.
 Emil l.. Pfunder, Windsor, assign or to The J. M. Ney company, Hart ford, Conn. Chuck.
 Adolph c. Rocker, Oakville, as signor to The Chase Companies, Inc, Waterbury, Conn. Flashlght.
 Bernard H. Skelly, Bridgeport. Dust cap for lubricating cups or nipples.
 ReXford M. Smith Washington, D. C., assignor to Connecticut Aircraft company, by mesne assignments, New Haven, Flying machine
 Design Patents. Alfred J. Flander, assignor to The Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Ca, Bridgeport Two patents: Combined perfumer and disinfector.
 William H. Harrington, assignor to The Arrow Electric company, Hart ford. Attachment plug or Connector Application for Trade Mark Regis
 tratiOnS.
 The Gong Bell Manufacturing Co.,, East Hampton. Toy graphophones and telephones.
 The Raybestos company, Bridge port. Brake lining
 The Russell Manufacturing Co.,, Middletown. Automobile brake lin ing
 StollWerck Brothers, Inc, Stamford assignor to The Stollwerck Chocolate company, Boston, Mass. Milk cocoa cocoa milk chocolate, chocolate and unsWeetened chocolate.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
City Items

"Gifts That Last" at Morans' ---adVt.
 The Y. ". II. A. will hold a clothes pin party at the club rooms in Judd's hall this evening.
 Pianos, Victrolas, C. l.. Pierce & Co. -adW.
 The annual bazaar for the benefit of the poor of the parish was held by the Holy Family Circle of St. Mary's church at the school hall today.
 Edison Monographs and records. l.. A. adding.-adVt.
 Cash your Christmas checks at The Big Store, Raphacls Dept. store. .adVt.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
CONN. PATENTS
Patents Issued Nov. 20, 1921, by the |. $. Patent OlIiCe to Connecticut
 Inventors.

Gist furnished by the office of Har- old G. Manning, Walk-Over Store, 211 Main street, New Britain, Con- nectiCutD
 William J. Bayrer, deceased, Hart ford, Conn; II. H. Bayrer, administra- tor, assignor to R. c. Henry, w. Hart ford Conn. LubriCating means.
 David k. Bowen and C. F. SChnuCk,
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
ACTIVE PROGRAM
 FOR Y.BOY DEPT.
Basketball Game Toni8ht--All
 ArOundS Attract Much Interest

An active program for next week has been arranged by Boys Secretary A. A, Dorbuck of the Y. M, C, A. The program is as follows;
 Monday, i2th.
 4 n. m-lIigh school annual all- around events. Gymnasium and swimming period,
 D. m.-Employed older boys an rual all-around events. Gymnasium class and swimming period. -S:3O p. m.--Good government meet ing, initiation of new members busi- ness period and social hour for om- ployed fellows,
 Tuesday, 18th.
 D. m,-Junior -around events, gymnasium class and swimming per- iod.
 D. m.-Employed younger boys annual all-around events, gymnasium class and swimming period.
 7;3O D. m.--Tournament games for employed fellows in pocket billiards, checkers and cue-roe. First round.
 Wednesday, 1ith..
 D. m.-High school gymnasium class and swimming period,
 p. m.--High school class tourna- ment games in pocket billiards, cue roe, checkers and>chess, First round. [ D. m.-Employed older boys gymnasium class and swimming per iod.
 Thursday. 18th.
 4 p. m.--Junior gymnasium class and swimming period.
 4 oil fnr members of High school club. Or ganization of the Hi-Y bowling league. 4:4O D. m.-Games reserved for Hi-Y club members.
 6 p. m.-Bible class meeting of High school fellows under leadership of Charles Vibberts.
 6:3O p. m.-Weekly supper for High school club members. Y. NJ. c. A. banquet hall.
 p. m.-Address by some outside man from university, Speaker an nounced later,
 ' p. m.-Employed younger boys annual all-around events, gymnasium and swimming period.
 Friday, 18th.
 p. m.-High school annual all- around events, gymnasium class, swimming period.
 ' D. m.-Employed older boys an nual all-around events, gymnasium and swimming period.
 ?. m.-Tournament games.
 Saturday, 17th.
 93O a, m,-Bible class for younger boys under leadership of J. G. Herg- strom
 Saturday, 10:0O a. m. Junior all around events, gymnasium class and swimming period; 11:00 a. m, Special swimming instruction for beginners under the supervision of Charles Vib- berts; 11;3O a. m., Scout test in swim ming, by appointment with physical directors zoo D. m, Department open for the use of all members; 7G0 p. m. Employed younger boys gynnas- ium class and swimming period; 7:S0 D. m,, Movies and social for all mem- bers of the department.
 Basketball
 The Y. M. C. A. Juniors and the Worthington A. C., of Berlin, will clash in the Y. M. gym at 7:30 to- night. The game is played early to allow those present to get to the Hart ford-N. B. Kacey game at the ar mory. The Y. NJ. C. A. will pick it's lineup from the following: Patterson, Tancred, Sheehan, Morrelli, Dunn, F. LaHar, Teshe, Neipp and German. The Warrington lineup is undecided so far. Steve Dudack will referee.
 All AroundS
 Standing broad jump held in High school, Employed A Class and Junior classes:
 High schoo-1, Bacon, ft. 1o in. 2, Dehm- Dorsey, it. in; 3, Haigist, z it. s in.
 Employed Al, Matulis, 8 1t, 3 F in; ?, Patterson, 8 it. 212 in; 3, Diradorian, s 1t. ? in.
 Juniors, l, Hick it. 8 in; ?, Twin ing Weyh, it. 6 in; 3, WilSS,s it. IF in.