Manchester Democrat from Manchester, Iowa • Page 1

'U VOL.XUL POPULAR MERCHANT MB. A. H. BLAKE PASSES AWAY MONDAY MORNING, MAY l' SECOND IOIAI HEARTS ARE EE-UNITED Tflfe Passed away Here en February Funeral fer Mr. Blake Held This Afternoon ui Alson H.

Blake, dry goods merchant of Manchester, passed away on Monday morning, Mayv 2nd, 1921, following an illness of three days. Funeral ser--vices are teing held at the old home fhls afternoon, at 2:30, with Rev. H. Goughnour, pastor of the First -Congregational church, in charge. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery.

Mr. Blake was born in West Milton, Vermont, October 14th, 1840. His early lite was spent on the old home farm in Vermont. As a young man be enlisted in Co. F.

9th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. Few men in the Union army suffered greater hardships than did 'Mr. Blake. He was captured by the Confederates on February 2nd, 1864, at New Port, 'N. and for fifteen months he was a prisoner.

Eleven of these fifteen months were spent in Andersonville prison, and only a very per cent of the men ever lived to see the end of the war, many dying from the hprjible treatment given On September 21st, 1865, Mr. Blake united in marriage with Miss J. JfranUe Granger, who was also a native of West Miltoh, Vermont. In February 1867, Mr. and Mrs.

Blake came to Iowa, locating at Volga City, where he engaged in the merchantile trade. In 1875 Mr. Blake came to ManChester, and' engaged in the Commission business, buying and shipping poultry, eggs and butter. Mr. Blake four car loads of butter in ten.

days in June 1877, and in August and September of the same year he shipped 60,000 dozen eggs to the New. York market. After some years of Successful Commission business, Mr. Blake and Charles Amsden engaged in the banking business under the firm name of Blake ft Amsden. Later be formed a partnership with his son C.

Blake and the firm for some time conducted a grocery business here, and In 1895.the dry goods stow, which-, has allthese years born the name of Blfcke ft Son, -was founded. Mr. Blake was one ot the organisers of the First National Bank of Manchester, and has been a member of the Board of directors since its For many years he has been vice president of the bank. Not only was he a capable business man, but he also took his part in the activities of community at large. He served with credit on the city council for some years, and was an honored and beloved member of the order, the Grand Army of the For years he served as a member of the, Board of Trustees df the First Congregational churfeh of this city, and was a liberal supporter Ot all worthy ohjects.

Mr. Blake is survived by his son, W. C. Blake, of this city, and two grand daughters, Mrs. George Haversian and Mrs.

J. W. Tolmie, of Cedar Rapids. In the passing of Mr. Blake this community loses one of its most upright and honored citizens.

He was loved by young and old, and in his dealings with men -he exemplified the 'precepts of the Golden Rule. In the home he was kind and considerate, and Was singularly devoted to his companion, with whom he traveled life's pathway for more than fifty-five years. Friends and loved ones find consolation in the thought that Mr. Blake and his wife are again united, in a land where there shall be no parting. MBS.

J. B. DUNHAM Mrs. J. B.

Dunham, one of the pio- neer wombn pf the county, passed away at her home on East Fayette Street this (Wednesday) morning, May 4th, 1921. Mrs. Dunham had been spending the past winter with her Mrs. Ethel Bywater, at Grand Junction, Iowa, and returned to her home here a week ago. Soon after her arrival she was taken crltlcally ill.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning, at 10:80 o'clock, Rev. H. L. Goughnour, of the First Congregational Church having charge of the same. Interment will be made 4n Falrview cemetery at Earlville.

Lucy Bridges was bora at Williamstown, Massachusetts, in the year 1839. At the age of five years the family moved to New York state, and there her mother passed away. She then made her home with older sisters. 8he came to Ohio at the age of seventeen to make her home with another sister, and in the early sixties she came to Earlville, Iowa. She was united in marriage with J.

B. Dunham on September 23rd, 1863. For many years she and her family resided Oneida Township, near Almoral and at Earlville, and in 1907 she came to Manchester! where she bad made her home since. Mrs. Dunham is survived by four children: Mrs.

B. Smith of Minneapolis Frank H. Dunham of Oelwein Buel Dunham of Oneida an Mrs. Ethel D. Bywater, of Grand Junction.

She is also survived by her sister, Mrs, Laura Fay, who is in very 'W: ENTERED AT mOG AT MuekNter, laws, aa Inrait-Clui Matter. CHURCH ACTIVITIES ST. PAUL'S Sunday School at 2:30, followed by a short Mother's Day Program CONGREGATIONAL The usual services will be held next Sunday. Church School at 10:00 A. M.

Preaching service, at 11:00 A. M. Christian Endeavor at. 6:45, and Bible exposition at 7:45. BAPTIST Sunday, May Day.

Preaching at 10.30 A. M. Subject: "My Mother." Let every one wear a flower in her honor. Preaching at 7:30 P. M.

B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 P.

M. Sunday Bchool following morning preaching service. Prayer meeting Thursday evening, at 7:30 o'clock. METHODIST Mother's Day will be observed in the Methodist church with special services at 10:80 A. M.

and 7:30 P. M. In the morning the pastor will preach a sermon appropriate to the occasion, and a mother's chorus will furnish a Mother's Day program entitled: "My Mother's All are cordially Invited. u. b.

The United Brethren Church, in Christ is doing business on the West side of Manchester. This business pertains to Kingdom building. We are not preaching Creed, doctrine nor dogma, but the plain practical gospel of Jesus Christ. The United Brethren Church has a good representation in the state of Iowa the church in West Manchester is engaged in Missionary work, both in home' and foreign fields. The pastor is not dependent upon the people for support but he believes that it is a poor policy for a preacher to let the church lag behind financially.

We have a nice little that is fit for a King to affiliate We believe that all of the people of West and South Manchester should attend and support the United Brethren church. In this day of broad thinking, men and women are not going to be bound down by creed. If your church does not nfceil yon, come this way. I would like, to talk with you. Next Sabbath morning the preacher in charge will use for his subject, "Mother in the Home Life." If there are any folks needing Jobs in the Master's Vineyard cdme to the United Brethren chnch and we will give you a-Job.

In Earnest for the Kingdom. W. I. PRICHARD, Pastor. BUSINESS MEN VISIT NATIONAL MANUFACTURING PLANT A large number of the business of this city spent an hour or so inspecting the National Manufacturing Company's plant Tuesday morning, and were shown through the entire plant by the manager, Mr.

C. B. Baumgartner, who explained the workings of the various departments as the business men passed through the factory. Although the fclant has been in operation for a number of years, and has now developed into one of the most up-to-date manufacturing plants in this part of the state, com paratively few of the business men knew much about it. During the past, year a modern saw mill Was installed which saws the lath for the cdrn cribs and picket fences.

It. may also be of interest to our people to learn that right here in Manchester is located a plant which manufactured over one-halt of all the portable corn crlbp sold In the United States during 1920. The saw mill was in operation, showing how rough looking logs are being converted into lath, read for the crib machines. Another feature of the plant is the steel fence post department Massive machines turn out steel posts in great quantities. The company has Bold car loads of these high-carbon steel posts.

Then there are the departments for hay and stock, racks, stock feeders, and term gates of all kinds and descriptions. The plant at the present time employs fourteen men, besides the office force and the salesmen on the road. During the rush season as high as thirty men are employed The entire pay roll during 1920 was over ajid practically all of this vast suip was paid to men who maintain homes in Manchester. As we have stated few of the business men realise the size of the plant, nor had they any idea of the amount of work turned out in the factory. There are scores of men in Manchester who should take the time to visit this rapidly growing plant and aee for themselves wjiat an asset it is to Manchester, 'K: STRINGER-HILL Married, at the Methodist parsonage, on Thursday, April 28th, 1921, Miss Bernlce Stringer, 'and Mr.

F. E. Hill, both of Edgewood, Iowa. Rev. S.

R. Beatty reading the wedding service. Mr. Hill is a book-keeper for the Farmer's Commission Company of Edgewood, where the young couple will make their home. feeble health, and at the home of Mre.

Bywater, at Grand Junction, and is unable to come to her sister's funeral. Mrs. Dunham was one of those high-minded Christian women, whose very presence commanded admiration and profound respect She was a truly good mother, and a kind neighbor and true friend. Her passing brings profond sorrow to the sons and daughters, and the sister, and the large circle of friends. urn MASONS BONOR A.

M. SHERWOOD LOCAL OBDEB ASSISTS IN CELEBRATING HIS FIFTY-FIFTH MASONIC ANNIVERSARY OTHER MASONS ABE GUESTS. '4 Cel. J. H.

Peters, Only Surviving Member, Who Slgaed Constitution of Guest. The Masonic fraternity of Manchester held the most profitable and enjoyable meetings of the Beason at their templet last Friday night which, was attended by over 100 Masons from this and adjoining towns, and at which time was celebrated the fifty-fifty Masonic anniversary of one of its oldest and most highly honored members, Mr. A. Sherwood. Mr.

Sherwood Joined the order away back in '1865 and since that time has assisted iwlth the development of the local order until today it stands well up among those of the state. He has also the distinction of being the earliest settler in Manchester today and thtfincidents and stories that he can relate of things happening during these years would fill a good sized book, and which at same time would be of great value to the present sad younger generations. Mr. Sherwood has been a resident of Manchester since then, and whenever away from the old home town for any length of time, was glad to be back home once more among the- friends and people he loved best He is one of those good old fashioned, straight-forward kind of folks that one likes to meet and whose word is as good as The first part of the session was taken up with initiatory work at which time Fr. Fred Haug took the degree of an Entered Apprentice, after which Worshipful Master P.

F. Madden announced Judge G. W. Dunham as the principal speaker of the evening. Judge Dunham took advantage of thlB opportunity to give a brief history pf Sir.

Sherwood's lKe, and being well acquainted with him, spoke eloquently his dufing all the intervening years of the time when Mr, Sherwood held the position as chorister, of the First Congregational church, leader of the village band, traveling salesqian, Captain of the only vessel that ever graced the waters, of the Maquoketa at Manchester and of many other kinds of good work that he was associated with more or less- during his residence among usi In closing his remarks Judge Dunham said that it made Mm feel like a youngster again to be present with men who had been members of the order for so many years and expressed his gratitude at being given the honor dt addressing so distinguished a body of Masons. There were also' present other men who bad been members of the Masonic fraternity for nearly as long a period as had Brother Sherwood, among whom were Hon. R. W. Tirrlll, Col.

J. H. Peters, Mr. Steadman, Mr. Hockaday and Mr.

McCloud, most of whom added a few reminiscences to the program of the evening. We wonder if many of our readers realize that Col John H. Peters of this city is the only living member of those noble men who signed the original, constitutional of the State of Iowa. He is living among us today, and although in very poor health, is still the same oM true American of form-' er years. As a bit of history we might add here that Manchester Lodge No.

165 A. F. A. M. was organized in 1858 and so far as we are Informed the only charter member living is Mr.

William -C. Cawley, one of the highly esteemed pioneer citizens- of Manchester. Owning to illness it was impossible for Mr. Cawley to be present at this meeting, which was regretted by all. Another worthy member of the order who was unable to be present on account of sickness, was Mr.

A. H. Blake, who passed away Monday, May 2nd. In addition to the old gentlemen who were guests of honor at this meeting, there also present Past Masters Noirris, Yoran, Munson, Nye, Matthews, Hinsdale, Wright and Cruise, all of whom had seats on the platform with the present Master, P. F.

Madden. These men were prevailed upon to respond in short speeches as their names were called and enlived the evening's program with their wit and humor. At the close of the session a light luncheon was served in the dining room and the remainder of the evening spent in reminiscences of the early pioneer days of the town and surrounding country. It was a meeting long to be remembered among hose in attendance. Another meeting will be held Friday, May 13, commencing at 1:30 p.

for third degree work. There are four candidates to be given the work and dinner served at 6:30. All members and visiting Masons are asked to a. aU day meeting of the Societies of the M. E.

church will be held in the church parolrs, Wednesday, May 11. The W. H. M. S.

will nleet at 10:30, followed by a picnic luncheon at noon. The A. S. meets at 1:30 and the W. F.

M. S. at 2:30. Bogaard of Orange City, Iowa, spent several days in Manchester the guest of his brother, Dr. Bogaard, and his wife.

MANCHESTER, IOWA, MAY 4 COMMERCIAL CLUB HOLDS MEETINC. The regular meeting of the Manchester Commercial Club was held In the Globe Hotel cale oh Monday evening. A number of items of business were taken np by the clab. The secretary called the Club's attention to Clean Up Week, beginning May 9th and lasting until Saturday, May 14th. The club, by unanimous vote, heartily endorsed Mayor Fred B.

Blair's attitude regarding this very necessary move toward civic improvement, every business man Is urged to carry out the idea of clean up week in reference to his own property and to encourage others to do likewise. The superintendent tit the schools and the ministers of the town are also asked to urge this phase of work upon their people. Mayor Blair is going to make an attempt to see that the ordinance relative to keeping premises clean is enforced, and believe there will be something doing if some of the unsightly places about town are not cleaned up. The question of more police protection for during the night hours was discussed at some length, with the result that a committee of three were appointed to take up the matter with the City Council. The committee at once waited upon the Council, and tlutt body By unanimous vote instructed Mayor Blair to employ a second night man while this waive of crime is on, and especially so during the time the new bridge is -in process ef erection.

The business men have felt for some time that Manchester was not having adequate protection at night and the only solution seemed to be a. second man on the Job. Other iowns the size of Manchester have two flight police men on the Job, and there is no reason why Manchester should got have the same protection. Charles Todd, atid Superintendent Evans of the Edgewood schools, were guests of the Club at the dinner on Monday evening and were called on for a few remarks. The club voted to hold the annual get-to-gether meeting sometime during the month of May, and arrangements for the meeting was delegated to the executive committee of the club.

Definite announcement will be made later. MISS KLAUS HONORED The members of the girl's basket ball team of the Manchester High School were entertained at the W. D. Work home on last Thursday evening. At the close' a most delicious dinner Miss Margaret £fcRoberts the captain of the team, presented the coach, Miss Florence Klaus, with a beautiful Bversharp pencil, as a gift from the girls In appreciation 6f her interest tnd service to the team.

Miss Klaus responded in a delightful manner, reviewing briefly the work of the girls during the year and expressing her appreciation of their consideration, and loyalty to the team work during the season. We may add that the girls were the guests of Carl Clemens and Mr. Work who had promised them a dinner should they win their first game. As the girls had won not only the first but practically all the games during the season the occasion was doubly enjoyed and all felt that Mr. Work and Cart obligation creditably.

I CHASES ARE IN COURT AGAIN The casp of M. J. Yoran, County Attorney, Pearl, Amy, Jak6, lone, Lyle and Hallie Chase, all minor children of Mr. and Geo. Chase of Delaware, came up for hearing before Judge E.

B. Stiles in the Delaware District Court last Saturday afternoon. This is an action brought by the county ty have the children taken from the parents and placed in a state home, where they will be given care and come under different influences from those in the home of the parents. Considerable evidence was introduced tending to show that the children do not have the proper care and attention in the home, and after hearing the testimony, much of which was of the unsavory kind, the court stated that he was satisfied that the four older children shfiuld be sent to a Btate home, and the mother given another opportunity to try to make fe better home for the two younger children. The court had not been fully advised as to which of the institutions the children should be sent The final decision of the court will be entered at a later date: NOTICE Persons raising poultry on their premises within the city limits of Manchester are reminded £hat there is an ordinance which absolutely prohibits allowing chickens to run at, large.

Complaints have been made to this office regarding chickens being allowed to run at large. All poultry raisers will kindly take the hint and keep the old hens on the premises. MAYPOLE DANCI MAY 11TH. The annual K. P.

Maypole Dance will be held in the New Aromry on the evening of May 11th, with Maree keels orchestra to furnish the music. This is one of the big events for the K. P. Boys and their ladies, and this year will be no exception to the rule. Tickets to dance $1.00 plus war tax.

WHITE ELEPHANT SALE The Ladies Society of the Congregational Church wiir hold a sale of shoes, clothing, furniture, May 13 and May 14th. Watch tor place of sale in next week's paper. sifts ROAD QUESTION jjpts Hockaday, a 'student in Iowa City, spent Sunday with her parants. Mr. and Mrs.

O. U. Hockaday. mm MEETING OF CITIZENS HELD IN HOUSE TUESDAY AFTERNOON TRUSTEES OPPOSED TO PROJECT pp Eoard of Supervisors to 7)eclde Per plexing Question Alter Ins Evidence 1' A meeting of citizens of Souih Fork Township and Jones County was held in the court room Tuesday afternoon, to determine the advisability of opening a new stretch or road on the county line, between Delaware and Jones Counties. A petition signed by a large number of taxpayers in both Delaware and Jones County had been filed with the County Auditor, asking that this stretch of road be opened.

Ob jections were filed by who contend that the road Is not needed, and that it would be an added ex-, pense to maintain, if the road should be opened. Considerable testimony was introduced at. the hearing before the board. It appears that Mike and C. E.

Clark are the owners of land which Is not located on a public highway, and those who favor the opening of the road argue that these two taxpayers are entitled to a road from their farms, and that this new piece of road be the connecting link between the east and west road on the county line. It. was alBo K. STATE CONVENTION Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 4. The largest gathering in the history of the order will be the twentieth annual convention of the Knights of" Columbus in Des Moines, May 23 and 24.

The program is now being assembled by Joe McCormick of this city, state secretary, who has just returned from a conference with State Deputy Harry J. McFarland at Davenport The delegates and visitors will begin their convention sessions by attending mass at St Ambrose Cathedral in- Des Moines. Arrangements for the services are in charge of Rev. D. J.

Lenihan of Cedar Rapids, state chaplain. Among the speakers for the day will be James A. Flaherty of Philadelphia, supreme knight Rev. Wm P. O'Conner of Jamestown, Ohio, one of the nationa) lecturers for the American Legion and Miss Theresa Dansdill of Des Moines, representing the Iowa.

Tuberculosis health crusade. One of the features of the convention will be a dinner of the Fourth' degree members the evening of the first day at the Fort Des Moines hotel, which is to be convention headquarters. Lee J. Dougherty of Davenport, master of the Fourth degree for Iowa will preside. There are sixty-eight K.

of C. councils in Iowa and each is entitled to two delegates. With the district deputies and other state officers the attendance will be in the neighborhood of 200. Many of the delegates will bring their wives. Iowa has over 26, 000 K.

of C. members and Is seventh in' the list of states as to membership in the order. Ten representatives will be chosen from among the delegates to attend the Supreme convention in San Francisco In August. Iowa is entitled to as many delegates to the national meet as any other state. Supreme Director J.

J. Meyers of Carroll will attend the convention and speak at the Fourth degree and Mrs. Fred Ford were called to Cleveland, Ohio, last weq)t to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ford's brother's wife, who passed away very unexpectedly in her home in Washington, D. C.

Mr. Ford returned home the first of the week, while his wife accompanied her brother to his home in Washington, to assist him in his home for a few weeks. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the United Brethren church will meet with Mrs. Ward Walston, on Saturday, May 7th. After the missionary program a social hour will be observed.

Those wishing to attend will find conveyances at the U. B. parsonage at 1:30. Everyone welcome. Ladies Aid of the Christian church will meet with Mrs.

E. E. Boxwell, north of Manchester, on Thursday, May 5th, and all are invited to attend. of O. W.

Somes will regret that last week he suffered a second stroke of paralysis, and since then has been in serious condition. JHentocrnt shown from the testimony given by those opposing the project, that a section of the new road would have to be built through a bog, and vrouldN entail an expense of approximately $10,000. The objectors contend that there Is a highway within a Half mile of the proposed new road which should be Improved and made more desirable for travel. Among the persons who are most vigorously opposed to the proposition are the trustees of South Fork Township. The trustees gave facts and figures showing that the funds of the township do not permit to properly maintain the roads at the present time, without adding1 new roads.

The Board of Supervisors are reluctant to grant the petition for the road, because of the heavy expense in opening it in the first place and the possible heaVy eipentse of maintaining. The' Board, after hearing the evidence decided on a final hearing to Ira held Thursday, May 12. "Mv: CHARLES H. CRUISE Charles Cruise, one of the most widely finoWn citizens of, Delaware County, passed away at his home in Earlville, Sunday, May 1st, 1921, after an illness of many weeks. Funeral services were held at Congregational Church in Earlville Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clobk.

The services were conducted by the Rev. W. J. Suckow, who was assisted by the Rev. Mr Stubbs.

and interment was made in Fairview cemetery, at Earlville. Mr. Cruise was born in DuPage County, Illinois, January 1st, 1848, and was the son of John and Harriet (Cowell) Cruise. He came to Delaware County with his parents, in 1854, the family coming here in a covered immigrant wagon, and settling first on a farm in Oneida township, near Earlville. Mr.

Cruise grew to manhood on this farm, and on September 29th, 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Merry. He and hlB devoted wife united with the Almoral Congregational church on October 15, 1876, and for years were faithful workers, in the rural church. For many years he was the superintendent of 'the Sunday School at Almoral. Mr. Cruise was the father of ten children, three dying in childhood, two of the three passing away the same with a contagious disease.

The other child passed away on December 7th, 1916. The surviving children are: Mary L. Baskervllle, Nellie Faust, Carrie Derr, and Harry Cruise, all of Earlville Jessie Davey Wisconsin and Howard Cruise of Delhi, Iowa. Mrs. Cruise passed away in Earlville on October 12th, 1917.

Besides the children surviving there remain one brother, John Cruise of Manchester and one sister, Mrs. Luella Bond, of Osceola, Nebraska and twenty-two grand children and three great About fifteen years ago Mr. Cruise retired from jthe arduous work of farm life and moved with bis family to Earlville, where-he has since resided, and where he was aniversally respected. The death of Mr. Cruise takes from the county pne of the pioneer men who played his part -well, in the development of the coipmuhity so lonig his home.

His death brings genuine sorrow to the hearts of many, who knew this upright man. The sons and have the profound sympathy of their friends In the sorrow that has come to them because of the death of the. father. £. CITIZEN Editors I read, in a recent issne of your iteper a statement made by the Honorable Mayor of this city, that the speed laws would be rigidly enforced in the city of Manchester, and In Delaware County.

As I read it, I admired the Mayor for publishing toe article. I liked the sturdy independence of It and his evident intentions to safe-guard our community. I felt that way, until I was taken by a friend for a drive around our beautiful little town. After we had driven a block, I wondered what the Mayor could have meant, by enforcing Speed Laws. No one could, drive, on the streets of Manchester at a higher speed than five miles an hour, and live to tell the tale.

If his skull were not cruched, his neck would be broken or his back, and his automobile would be wrecked beyond repair. I decided, after we had driven to- the end of the street that the Mayor was just having a little fun at our expense. The article was Just a joke of his. I thought once, In one of my brief spells on consciousness, las we hurdlel over the bumps on Franklin street that we passed the Mayor, driving a most agonized expression on hiB face but I hit the top again before I could be sure. Just at the Intersection of Union and Franklin streets, there Is a vast chasm In the paving.

A veritable death trap for the unwary. People living near there telt an average of ten springs a day are broken there. And the city is in danger of having, any day, a suit for damages brought against it. None of us need ever have the dread fear that out loved ones are ever burled alive. aii life is surely extinct by the time we lay their bruised and battered bodies in our peaceful cemetery, after their last ride up Franklin street.

So, alive or dead, we beg the Council of Manchester to improve our streets. Other towns of our size have good streets. Independence and Monticello, and many others have. Why can't we? We have In Manchester just a few blocks that" are even fairly passable on East Main street, that is so thickly Infested with children, who seem to roam at vrlll and dart unconsernedly, on bicycles or skates, before and between the passing cars, so that, unless one does not mind running over a few it is Impossible to speed even there. We hope that the Mayor will not try to be facetious again.

But we surely do hope from the bottom of our heart that he will direct his energies, while he Is in office to the improvement of our streets. Then let him enforce his speed laws. We will joyfully pay our fines. lOL CEDAR RAPIDS KNIGHTS COMING. A large delegation from the Cedar Rapids.

Knights of Pythias lodge, and possibly a delegation from the Waterloo lodge will be here next Monday evening, and a team from the Cedar Rapids lodge will put on the work in the Third rank. All local knights are urged to be present A big feed will follow the work. Ethel Harris enjoyed a short visit last Saturday from her sister. Miss Edna Harris, of Greeley. NO.

18 LOCAL HAPPENINGS OF THE PAST WEEK REMAINS OF JAMES CAMEBON TO BE BROUGHT HfiRB FOR INTEBMENT PETERSON BUILDING REMODELED EARL BARGER BUYS $HOE REPAIR SHOP Earl( Barger, who has been the flcient'shoe repair man for P. F. den for several years, has Earl Barger Buys Shoe Repair Shop of Charles Gioimo, and Is Now In Possession. Sadie and Caddie will arrive Manchester Friday morning from Pasadena, California, with the remains of their father, the late James'Cameron, who passed away the past winter. The funeral party will go directly to Oakland cemetery where the remains of Mr.

Cameron will be laid to rest in the family lot. The Misses Cameron will remain In Manchester a few days, and then go to Chicago for a time. Geo. Masters, who has beenr operating a restaurant in the Peterson building on Main street for several years, has stored her goods, for the About September lBt, 1921, she wttl take-over the Park Hotel, lag leased the same from O. C.

the Peterson building in now in the hands of Contractor Bruce and his force of workmen, who are Installing a plate glasB front, and making many changes and improvements to the interior of the room. When the improvements are all made Murphey, O'Brien ft Ford, the new shoe firm. will take posssesston of the building, and open a new shoe store here. Scalzo of Chicago is the new cobbler In P. F.

Madden's shoe repair department taking the place of Mr. Barker, who has purchased the shoe repair business of Charles GioimiQ. Mr. Scalzo is an expert workman and will half-sole a pair of shoes while you wait and listen to Mr. Madden's story of how he harvested immense crop of vegetation, and led the of the Mexicans the Rio Grande river during the past winter.

and B. Bogaard to Des Moines the first of the to attend the in session there this week. Dr. gaard is also buying new equipment for his new quarters over the ft Merchants State Savings BankWhen he gets'all of his new installed he will have one of the best modern dental offices in'Iowa. He expects to move Into the new quarters about June 1st.

'W Confare, Mo haa ployed in one of the large barber shops in Waterloo for eleven years, has purchased the Sharp barber in the Levitt ft Johnson building in that city. Harry is a first-classworkman, and is very popular with, his trade. Fred B. Blair is looking for a man who wants to be appointed night policeman for Manchester. a chance for some able bodied a is ok in a re a a if a re in the, shoe repair shop equipment and business of Charles Gioimo, and la now.

in possession of the business. Mr. Barger is a skilled workman and is in a position to do all kinds of shoe repair work promptly and factorily. His shop is equipped with the latest machinery, which will enable him to handle a large work in the shortest possible time. another column Mr.

Barger makes formal announcement of the purchase of the business. Mr. Gioimo contemplates moving to Dubuque, plans-to open a repair shop. JOSEPH KELLY. Mr.

Kelly was born in Vermont, April 27th, 1825, and for a time lived in Wyoming County, New York. In 1868, he came to Delaware County, settling on a farm in Coffins Grove township, living on the same land all of his life. m. Joseph Kelly, oldest citizen of County, passed away at his home near Mt Hqpe on the evening of April 26th, 1921. Mr.

Kelly had "V': tained all of his faculties to the very minute of his death, death claiming him without a moment's warning. Funeral services were held at the Mme on Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. S. R. Beatty having charge' of the services.

Interment was made in the Masonville cemetery. He was united in marriage with Julia Seymour, In the state of sin. To them were born four Kelly on the home farm, hnd James Kelly of Masonville. Two ojp daughters, Mrs. Amos Satterlee and Carrie, proceeded their father in death.

Mrs. Kelly passed away in May, Mr. Kelly was a man of unusual physical and mental forces. To the hour of bis death he had retained his faculties and was able to go about the farm unhampered because of his remarkable age. In fact he never wore glasses and was at no time bed-ridden.

The evening of his death he had been in his usual health, and when the family called him for supper, there was no response. Upon investigation he was found sitting in his cbair with newspaper, which he had been reading. in his hands, and asleep in death. Mr. Kelly was a kihd hearted and generous man, givin aid and comfort to neighbors when in trouble.

His passing at the remarkable old age of 96.years, cIqsm j. -s 4 a Ute spent,.