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Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
Senate Chops Off
Riders on Russian
Relief Measure

Washington, Dec. 21.-Senate con-
ferecs late today agreed to eliminate
from the bill carrying $9o000.GoO for
the purchase of food for starving
Russians all senate amendments, in
Guiding an item of $500 900 for addi-
tional hospital facilities for war vet
Grams and 100000 to relieve unem-
pl:ymeN. The bill as agreed to in
conference is exactly in the form in
which 1t was approved by the house
The house before adjournment to-
day agreed to the conference report.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
Fresh Arrest Made
in Old Indian Feud

Washburn, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE lat
est killing in an Indian feud genera
tions old. is charged against John
"Red Bird" Beauregard. who was
lodged in Jail here today for the
Staying OF John Mealey, an aged In
dian recluse of the northern Wiscon-
sin woods. Chieftains of two Indian
tribes have been successive victims
of the feud.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
AUXILIARY SHIP
QUESTION WILL BE
EASILY SETTLED
General Belief Among
Arms Conference
Delegates
Quick Adjustment of French
Reservations Looked for
Discussion Continues as to
Interpretation of Four Pow
er Pacific Treaty

Washington, Dec. o1.--(By 4 PD.-
The formal negotiations of the arms
conference were at a standsti! today,
but groups OF delegates continued
personal consultations which appear
ed to strengthen the general conf
dence of an early solution OF all the
points remaining at issue.
With definite capital ship ratios
agreed upon by all FIVE of the princi-
pal powers, there was revealed a feel,
Continued on Page 2-Coi, 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
Passenger Steamer
Aground Near
Chesapeake Bay

Baltimore, Dec. E1.-The steamHl
Cambridge, with large nur1ber OF
passengers aboard. has been blown
aground near Claiborne by the heavy
gale sweeping the Chesapeake Bay
The steamer Harrington went to the
Cambridge's assistance but is unable
to take off the passengers because OF
the high seas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND COLDER

New England-Fair and colder
Thursday; Friday increasing cloudi-
ness with rising temperature.
Eastern New Yorll-Fair and con-
tinucd cold Thursday; Friday . in
creasing cloudiness with rising tenn
perature probably followed by snow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
ELMER A. DOTEN
DIES AT PORTLAND

Portland, Me, Dec. 21.-Elmer A.
Dozen, who was made a 33rd degree
Mason last September, died today at
the age of IS, after a months illness.
He had been identified with the lum-
Der and later the grain business from
which he retired IS years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
THE DEAD:
Mrs. Barbara Carl, Of Columbus.
An unidentified woman.

The explosion, which occurred
shortly before ?. M. while the store
was crowded with Christmas shop
pers, was said by iremen to have
under the sidewalk which allowed
the fumes to enter the basement Of
the store, where they were ignited by
a furnace.
The force of the blast broke win
dows a block distant and tore up a
portion of the street and sidewalk,
demolishing several automobiles
parked nearby.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
Congress to Loaf
Till January 3

Washington, Dec. PA ccngres-
sional recess from tomorrow until
January 3 was voted today when the
House adopted the Senate resolution
to that effect.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
Boston Forecast

Boston and vicinity - Thursday
fair and colder: Friday increasing
cloudiness with rising temperature;
diminishing northwest and north
winds shifting to eastcrly by Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22
Explosion in COL
umbus, O.,Furnish-
ing Store During
Crowded Hour

Two Killed, IS Others
Injured, Some Fatal
ly--Leak in Gas Main
Allowed F u m e s to
En- t er Basement
Igliited by Furnace
Fire-Nearby Places
Damaged
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22

Interesting re,ding-that's what 10
found on the Classified Ad. page Of
the journal. because this is where
money 10 saved. And Of course
that's interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22

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| q N. M. Dec. %
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l0 z. N. Jan. 13
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-22

Sun Rises 7.12
g.. ssts 4.o3
Gays Length S.57
1~s Dec. (lne.)
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
EIGHTY.FIvE FATALITIES ON 10.
VA HIGHWAYS DURING SEP.
TENDER AND OCTOBER

The Service Bulletin OF the Iowa
Highway commission gives some inter-
sesting and at the same time appalling
information regarding the number Of
deaths and accidents on the states
highways during the two months of
September and October, due to motor
traffic. During the two months there
wsre q total M 1876 accidents, and
IN these accidents there were 1887
Dersons injured, and s. persons were
killed These facts should bring home
to each driver Of q car the necessity
for being careful in operating : ma
chine. It also bears out the conten-
ton that as our highways improve.
accidents and tragedies increase be-
cause Of the increased speed at which
many are determined to drive their
machines. As We have stated previous
", 1t h hardly safe for a person to
venture on the Grant Highway east of
Manchester because Of the utter dis
regard of traffic rules so many drivers
display. Cars are being driven at ter
rifle speed and in SO many instances.
the drivers will hold to the beaten
path. crowding the more timid drivers
into the ditch.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
1GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE.

The time of the year has come when
the hearts Of men chilled with q twelve,
months contract with the cold world.
warm and thrill with the Joy Of giving
and receiving. In days gone by many
a man has gone into debt to purchase
the gift he knew was SO much desired.
To him it has not been more blessed
to give than to- receive, for even on
presentation Of the gift, there has been
the haunting sense Of the days to come
when the gift must be paid for. Thus
the Joy of giving has been replaced
to large extent BY the dread Of the
day Of reckoning with the merchant.
Thousands OF our citizens are to be
congratulated on their common sense
appreciation Of the responsibilities Of
Christmas. Thousands OF them have
through the year now about to close
been accommodating through Shristmas
Clubs small sums which In the days
before Christmas have been more than
ample to meet the financial require
ments for Merry Christmas.
Our wise merchants have known and
anticipated the needs of these thrifty
thousands. They have provided beauti-
full, useful gifts at prices within the
pocket-book (or should we say pass
book?l of the Christmas Club members.
Throughout the city the joyous
shouts of little children. the loving
smiles of their elders, will reflect the
spirit of Little Tim, on Christmas
Day. when he says God Bless Us
Every One" We heartily congratulate
the members of Christmas Clubs, the
banks and the merchants-an and wish
them all well deserved Merry
ChriStas.''
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE DANCES

"A ACOMPLAlNT ABOUT THE DANCEA
Many of the women Of Manchester
wish to protest most vigorously against
the nature and character OF the dances
which are being conducted by the Com
mercial Club OF this City. The dance
last Friday night was . fair sample
of the disgraceful afiairs. The slums
of any large city could not exhibit a
more fragrant example Of lawlessness
and drunkenness. It Is generally known
throughout the country that the dances
In Manchester are conducted absolute
" without any restrictions. One can
drink as much as one likes, dance in
the most disgraceful manner, kiss q
girl while on the floor as many times
as one chooses with complete assur-;
ance OF no interference from the man
agement. Piles Of empty hootch bottles
are left in the anti-rOoms after every
dance. It is vitallyl necessary that
some thing should be done and at
once. Are these dances to be for the
young people OF Manchester or are
they for the rough-necks from all over
the country? What is the matter with
the Commercial Club and It's manage
ment? What is the matter with the
Sheriff and the Mayor of Manchester?
What is the matter with the Women's
welfare League and the Ministerial
Association? Young people will dance
but they are entitled to respectable
and decently conducted dances which
they do not have In Manchester. There
is q growing sentiment locally, to
avoid these affairs in the future. Xxx
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
FAILURE.
BY Bess Heath Olmstead.

BY Bess Heath Olmstead.
Too often it seems, when we take a
mans measure
We count his success by the things
he can buy:
But a man hasn't failed, though he's
missed the worlds treasure,
Till he gives up the struggle, and
ceases to try.
The man hasn't failed. who can keep
his faith glowing,
As he gathers his strength for anoth-
err fair trial
There's success in the offing, and
friendly winds blowing,
For the man who can rise from a
blow with smile.
What matter the fight. and the fierce
opposition
The obstacles piled on the path to
the goal?
A man hasn't failed while he has his
ambition.
Success is the need of the undaunted
soul!
Nor has man failed in the business
of living,
Who comes through the fight with
his purpose still high,
II the evening of life finds him fair
and forgiving-
For the only real failure is ceasing
to try.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
FAMILY REUNION.

A happy family reunion took place
at the L. Matthews Sr. home in this
city on Sunday, December .11th, the
occasion being the Al wedding an
niversary OF Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews.
The four sons, Frank, OF near Greeley,
and VIM. W., Lafe, and T. J., and
their families spent the day with their
parents, and helped them observe the
noteworthy event in proper style. Mr..
and Mrs. Matthews Sr.s expect to leave
next Wednesday for Orlando, Florida,
where they will spend winter months
with their son, Bert Matthews, and
wife. The Democrat congratulates
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews upon having
reached tire fOrty-seventh anniversary
OF their marriage, and we hope that
they may live to celebrate many more
happy anniversaries.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
TWO KILLED In AUTO AND TRAIN
CRASH.

Another shocking tragedy, in which
two little children were instantly
killed and three persons terribly In
jured took place in the town Of Ep-
worth ON Monday evening, when the
Illinois Central Clipper" struck an
auto in which were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Murray and their three children.
The family had been ct Epworth and
were starting for their home north OF
the town Side curtains on the machine
prevented Mr. Murray from hearing the
onrushing train. Mrs, Murray had one
limb severed above the ankle and the
bones in the other limb were crushed.
besides suffering terrible injuries to
her head. The husband and other
child were also severel injured, and
all were taken to Dubuque and are
now in Mercy hospital II Is feared
that the mother cannot live.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
DOES II PAY 10 ADYERTIsEi

Do people read advertisements IN
the newspapers? Well. there are at
least thirty or more merchants in Man
chester who are satisfied that adver-
tisement in newspapers are read. Last
week the Democrat went into four
thousand homes with sixteen page
edition, and two Of these pages con-
tanned advertisements Offering special
bargains on Tuesday, December 18th.
Real, honest-to- goodness bargains were
advertised and from early until late
that day the town was filled with
shoppers who were attracted to Man
chester by the special bargains offered.
Manchester, like every other commun-
ity, has lot of merchants who are
reluctant to advertise their wares,
hut in the Bargain Day section OF the
Democrat they had their announce
ments. So far as we have been able
to learn every merchant who am
nounced special bargains for that day
was more than pleased with the results
The next Bargain Day sale will be
held on the second Tuesday in jan
uary, and at that time the Manchester
Press will issue four thousand copies.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
TIMELY SUGGESTION.
fSeryice Bulletinl

The time for Iowa roads to freeze
up is rapidly approaching. Again it
becomes timely to suggest to county
engineers and al! read maintenance
men to make every effort to get their
roads in the best possible condition.
BY all means keep the roads dragged
and II possible have them freeze up
while smooth. II this is done the road.
will be smooth as a paved road all
winter long. II the freeze-up catches
the road in rough condition there
will certainly be a rough road to
travel on for a good part Of the winter
and in the spring when the breakup
comes, the rough surface will hold
the water from melting snow on the
road surface and add to the difficult
ties of this trying period. Clean out
the side bitches and the waterways
Of the culverts and bridges so that
the water may get entirely away from
the road grade. A little time and at
tention given to these things before
the free0e-up comes will mean much
all, winter long to the work OF the
highways and will materially shorten
the bad road period IN the spring.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
AUTO LNENSES FOR 1922.

Say, Mr.. Auto Owner. do you real
ize that It is about time to leave some
Of your hard earned cash with the
County Treasurer in order to secure
your 1922 automobile license number
Unless you have your 1922 number
plate on your car on January 1st,
you will be obliged t. leave Lizzie
In the garage, least Sheriff Pride,
or "Bill" Cass will get you. The 1922
number plates will be entirely different
from those of former years. in that
each county will have serial number.
Delaware County's serial number is
33. and the registration numbers will
run from to as many cars as there
are registered in the county. You may
go to the treasurer's office now and
pay your 1922 registration fee, and
in this way make the work in the office
much easier. Penalty attaches To the
regular fee after January 1st.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14

The Fortnightly club will have
picnic supper and the annual Christ
mas Party next Monday evening at
the home Of Miss Arnet Work.
The public is cordially invited
to the Union meeting at the First
Congregational church next Sunday
evening. at which time the music de-
partment of the Manchester schools
will give The Nativity Story in song
end tableau.
Geo. Link, who has been so very
sick for many weeks, is materially
improved and the nurse who has been
caring for him has left for her home.
His many friends will be pleased to
learn OF his improvement.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
HOW mol MAKE HOME BREW.

Chase bullfrog for three miles and
gather up the hops. To the hops add
the following: 10 gallons OF tan bark,
" pint of shellac, bar of home made
soap. Boil the mixture So hours and
strain thru an l. w. w. sock to keep
from working. Then bottle and add
one grasshopper to each pint to give
it kick. G l.. SCHANG, MD.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
'(Edith Eldredge, Reporter)

The Christmas Seal Sale is on. An
effort is being made to enlist the aid
of the school children Of Delaware
County In selling the Red Cross Christ
mas Seals: it being planned that no
adults assist In the campaign. Whether
or not we have County Nurse during
the school year OF 1922-2s depends
largely upon the number OF Christ
mas Seals that are sold: The school
children will endeavOr to dispose Of
enough Seals to help provide for the
salary Of the County Nurse next year,
as she has done such splendid work
in the schools thus far this term.
Miss Johnson spent Saturday at Ce.
dar Rapids.
The County Agent, Mr.. Combs gave
an able and interesting talk ON the
Farm Bureau, to the Rural Educa-
tion class Monday morning.
The Home Economics class gave
q luncheon for their mothers last FRI
day noon. It was huge success
and highly priced by the mothers.
This class is learning to make Christ
mas Candy this week.
The decision of the judges at the
Declamatory Contest Wednesday, De-
cember z was as follows, the first
four places going to:
Ralph Alcock-------"M Massachusetts;
Maude Hooker----"TheL Littlest Rebel
Ruth Jaycox---- The Lady Across the
Ladusky Kaster- "IIe Wanted Ivory
Soap"
Ralph Hockaday was chosen as al
ternate. the title Of his selection was,
"Jathrop Lathrop's Cow
Miss Norris and Miss Madgsick were
shopping at Dubuque Saturday.
Mrs. Yoran entertained few Of the
teachers at a waffle breakfast, Sat
urday morning.
The program last Friday afternoon
was exceedingly well attended. Those
who did not come missed great treat
in not hearing DR.. Wassam's inter-
.esting and instructive lecture. His
subject was, The Secret of Power.
Because Of his abIe illustrations we
shall never forget s0Ae OF the lessons
he drove home to ~. DR.. Wassam
was kept busy all day, talking to the
Junior High In the early forenoon;
next period to the Economics classes,
and giving an excellent address to
the Assembly and teachers before dis
missal at noon TAs Junior High
School attended the afternoon pro-
gram, much to their benefit Many
persons are Of the opinion that this
was the best address given to the
school children of Manchester In many
years.
Quite number OF High School stu
dents, accompanied by the Misses Tay-
lor, Gibson and Fordyce attended an
entertainment given last Friday eve-
ming at Earlyille by the Girls Glee
Club OF that town.
DR. Buffin conducted a study center
at the High School on Saturday. He
held the first recitation class of Ru-
raj Teachers doing work under the
Extension Department of Cedar Falls. |
Christmas vacation begins Tuesday
night, December 90.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
UNITED BRETHREN

Services Tor Sunday as follows:
Preaching by the pastor at 1890. Sun
day School Immediately after. Christ
ian Endeavor at 6:45. Preaching at
1880. All are cordially invited, es-
pecially those who do not attend any
other services
The Sunday School is preparing for
a Christmas program. We had nice
attendance last Sunday and q good
day. A. PYNER, Pastor.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14

information that had thus far been
jealously guarded by the hunters, but
were by the aforesaid gentleman GER
tainly dragged to the light to the
great JOY OF his listeners and more or
less to the chagrin OF the victims of
the Sheriff's remarks.
1t would not be appropriate to close
this little account of the evenings
entertainment without mentioning es-
pecially the two fine vocal selections
OF DR.. h b. Willard and Miss Margaret
Hoke and the reading by Aber LeClere.
Between the Mems Rabbit Hunt and
the Ladies Rabbit Supper the occa-
sion will prove to be one long remem-
bored by all. ky
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
WATERLOO MAYOR FACES CUSTER
PROCEEDINGS.

Judge f. B. Stiles VIII 90 to Water
loo on Thursday to hear the custer
proceeding brought against Mayor N.
W. Frisbie, who faces charges of mis-
conduct in office. The Waterloo Chief
of Police is also under fire for nom
performance of his duties while in Of
flee. The factions brought against
the Waterloo Mayor and Chief of Po-
lice has attracted state wide attention,
and the outcome is watched with keen
interest
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
8 IPRESRYTERTAN.

Preaching services at 1890 o'clock
Sunday school at 11:45. Junior En-
.deavor at 4:30. Senior Endeavor at
6:30. IL
Morning sermon topic: "As Far AS
Bethany
The Christmas entertainment will
be given Friday evening, the 23rd. A
complete program will be announced
later.
This congregation will unite with
the other churches in the evening at
the Congregation church.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
DISTRIC court
OPENED MONDAY
COURT ORDERS LARGE NUMBER
LAW CASES STRICKEN FROM
DOCKET. IL
CASES ARE SET FOR HEARING.
Trial Jury Wll Report For Duty On
Monday, December 18th. Pro.
hate Entries Made.

Judee y. p. ouies Upeneu lns -
'cember term Of the Delaware District
court on MONDAY OF tnis Week. ana one
OF the first items Or business was tne
assigning Of the following action On
the dates designated: ,o.. 100,
M0noay, Deco.DG1 isn'
rua,,s =. noinherv
nahlman vs Rrureeman
cacrr;tv STATE RanL Va Manchester
co1an;zat;on "a s. s,5 \, S.
pr;gg,,, or 20 Erv
Ms-. 49,. Ga 1000 81
Slack VS.. Manchester g oneida ~.
Co.
Bennett vs. Goodh1ie.
Smith ys. Armstrong.
State VS.. Alderman. -
Monday, January N, ISsS.
Lavel VS.. ferguson.
Wroughton vs.. Boehm.
Trans continental Oii COMPANY w.
Markee. 4.
Judge Stiles, under RUE Five OI couit
proceedings, struck from tne law cal,
endar twenty-eignt law cases, ana -.
made entries IN NUMBER OF law ana
equity cases.
The trial Jury VIII report tor dusy
on Mocday, December lStn, Wnen tne
trial OF cases Will De taken UP,
Judge stiles made the lOli0"Ahs eAi-
tries on the probate calendar:
Probate
cmardianship of Dean and Dale Loom
ia. Deed and report Of sale to
Alex Young approved. Petition filed
Nov 2s. 1921. granted as prayed.
E,stata Of q. J Iahey. Order ON re-
nnrt ~ distribution as per enroll
ment
Estate of Rudolph Kragenbrink. Re-
nnrt ~ distrihnt;on approved.
Estata of laura =. French. Report
~ Temporary administrators approved
Claim of Alice AZ .Lawton allowed
n sum a. s175 90 as Of date March /,
1890 IA Z.
Estate. Of Mary Boardway. Final re-
mort approyed.
F.stata Of owen woods. Attorney and
administrator's fees allowed. Dec.
os11q21 fred AZ time for hearing
of final report. Z
Estafe Al ThOs. Andrews. Final re-
mort approved. distribution ordered.
Estate .of Georgiana b. Parkin. Re
port Of sale and deed to- Lambert
Schnittjer approved.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
L.UTHERAN

Regular services next Sunday-9:00
and 1900 a. m. Sunday School 9:45 q.
m. All children taking part In Christ
mas program are requested to be at
church Saturday afternoon. December
18th, at 200 o'clock, to rehearse. II
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
OLD TINE DANCE.

An old time dance will be held in
the Armory in Manchester ON Friday
evening, December 18th, with Carpen-
ter's orchestra to furnish the music.
All Of the old time dances will be Civ
enl Quadrills, Waltxes, Two Steps
and Schottisches. Everyone IL invit-
ed. II you don't dance come and en-
joy the music. Tickets 10 dance $1.00
plus war tax Spectators 26c plus
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO
PRESENT THE NATIVITY
PROGRAM TO BE GIVEN In CON-
GREGATIONAL CHURCH. SUN
DAY EVENING, DEC. Is.
PUBLIC INVITED TO SERVICES
Program GlveE Under Direction 81 Miss
Magdsick, Instructor Of Music
Of Local Schools.

The music department Of the Nam
chester Public Schools will present
The Nativity Story In -tableau and
songs, at the First Congregational
church on Sunday evening, December
18th. the services to begin at 1880
O'Clock A chorus OF forty-five stu
dents will sing. and readings will be
given by Miss Louise johnson. The
program will be given under the direc-
tion Of Miss Hilda Magdsick, teacher
OF music in the local schools. Mrs.
Clarence Yoran, Organist Of the Con-
gregational chnrch, will preside Ut the
organ. The program for the evening
is as follows:
Organ Prelude. He Shall Feed His
FlOcks- Handel
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
COMlERCIAL CLUB MEETS NON.
+ DXY EVENING.

The next meeting OF the Manchester
Commercial club will be held at the
Globe hotel on Monday evening, De-
,cember 18th, at $50. Every mem
Der is urged to be present.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14

Mrs. John e. Hermann went to
Edgewood this wednesday, morning
to visit with her sister, and other rel
atites and friends.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
CONGREGATJONAL,

Morning Topic: "The Pilgrim Faith
era" At 7:30 p m. The Story OF The
Nativity, In Song and tableau by pu-
pills of thN Manchester Schools. This
will be q union service Of the church.
es Of the City.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
K. P. ELECTS OFFICERS

At . recent meeting Of Hyperion
Lodge, Knights OF Pythias, the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
ST. PAuEsl

Rev. A. O. Knapp will preach next
Sunday at $3.50. Sunday school, at
1880.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-12-14

- =
Characters.
Mary Margaret Graham
The Angel -----------Alice Dennis
Joseph Fred Stevenson
Three Kings Donald Dorman, Duard
Gibson, Ralph Alcorn.
Angels, Shepherds.
Scenes and Songs. "Cantique de Noel" !"
ACT The Annunciation
20 Little Town Of Bethlehem"
ACT The Nativity
"The MaHger Throne"
Christmas Eve"
ACT Ill., The Watching Shepherds
Christmas Eve
A "The First Novel;"
ACT Nv. Scene /. The Alteration of the
Shepherds.
Nazareth"
Scene II. The Alteration OF the
Kings.
1--WE Three Kings Of the Orient"
Final Tableau.
Silent Night"
Joy to the World"
20 Come All Ye Faithful
Benediction-W w. Carlton, D. d.