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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
ZEPPELIN BOMBS
KILL 90 PEOPLE
German Airmen Make Raid on
WarSaW--Many Slain.
NEW BATTLE FOR CAPITAL ON
Russians Annihiiate Two Detachments
That Pursued Them Across Burn
ing Bridge-kaiser's Forces
Within is Miles of City.

London, Dec. IA Central News
dispatch from Rome on Sunday states
that, according to report from War
saw, that city was bombarded by a
Zeppelin. Eighteen bombs were
dropped, demolishing two houses and
killing 80 persons, including a number
Of women and children. Later six
bombs also were dropped from a Ger
man aeroplane, but small damage was
done in this supplementary lombard
ment.
A heavy mist was hanging over the
city when the Zeppelin approached.
Owing to the hazy atmosphere the
presence of the giant airship was not
detected until it was about mile
from the city.
of the railway station.
A minute after the Zeppelin was
sighted no less than forty high-angle
guns mounted on housetops and at
street corners were raining a fusil-
lade of shells about the flyer, but the
raider seemed to bear charmed life.
1t swooped across the city, letting go
highly explosive projectiles as it
passed on an answering course.
After completing circuit above the
city the airship turned leisurely in the
direction of the German lines and, ap-
parently unhindered by the terrific fire
of the Russian guns, disappeared in
the mist.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg' s
army which is advancing on Warsaw
over wide front between the Vistula
and the Pilicia rivers and which on
Friday occupied Lowicz, reached the
new Russian positions along the Bzura
river and southwark to Rawa and an
other big battle is in progress.
The Russians retreated across the
Bzura river, destroying the bridges be-
hind them. Two German detachments,
which followed over partly burned
bridge, were attacked and are said to
have been annihilated, fifty survivors
being taken prisoners. This is only
the beginning of the great battle for
Warsaw, from which the Germans are
now only 80 miles or less. Stern re-
sistance is expected from the Russians
who have been heavily REINFORCED.
The Russians are continuing their OPP
erations against East Prussia. An
Austrian sortie in force from Pre-
mysl failed and many prisoners and
guns were taken.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
FORMER RAIL HEAD is DEAD.
Eugene Zimmerman, Former Head Q

Eugene Zimmerman, Former Head of
c., n. G. D. Ry., Expires Suddenly.
Cincinnati, Dec 22.-Eugene Zim-
norman, former president of the Gin
cinnati Hamilton & Dayton railroad
and millionaire of this city, died sud-
denly at his club here on Sunday from
hemorrhage of the lungs.
The death of Mr.. Zimmerman was
unexpected, although his health had
not been of the best for the last few
weeks. When he was seized by the
fatal attack he was engaged in study
ing records of the Cincinnati, Hamil-
ton & Dayton railroad, preparatory, 1t
is believed, to testifying before Com
missioner Hall of the interstate com
merce commission, who is conducting
an investigation of the sale of that
road and the Pere Marquette to ]. P.
Morgan e Co.
His only child, Helena, married the
duke of Manchester in 1900, after
which Mr.. Zimmerman spent much of
his time in Europe and New York.
Eugene Zimmerman was born in
Vicksburg, Miss, December IL, 1845.
He was educated at Farmers college,
College Hill, o., and at Gambler, O.,
but left school at the outbreak of the
Civil war and entered the United
States navy. His record was notable
one. The most memorable episode In
his career, however, was the connec-
ton with the Cincinnati, Hamilton &
Dayton. AS a director he was active
in the reorganization of the system,
was elected vice-president in 1892 and
became president in 1904.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
"Holy Roller. klru Gone.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Dec. 10
Benjamin Purnell, king of the holy
rollers" and general ringmaster Of
the lark" has departed. Newspaper
men seeking denial, confirmation or
new facts in regard to the charges
by three young women in affidavits
that Benjamin at various times had
kept 81 women and little girls in his
lark" were told officially that Ben
jamin had gone for little time, per-
haps a month"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
Airmen In Daring RaIds.

London, Dec. 22-Daring raids by
French aviators into Alsace and Lor-
raine are demonstrating that the con-
fidence as to the efficiency of the al
hes aerial forces has not been mis-
placed.
A dispatch received from Berlin
says that aeroplanes flying over Saar-
burg, Lorraine town. bombardeol the
place with bombs, killing two German
soldiers and causing heavy damage.
The same aviators, says the Berlin dis
patch. dropped bombs upon the RE.
ding railroad station.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
upholds Raid on Britain.

New York, Dec. 19.-That Hartle-
pool. Scarborough and Whitby. the
three English towns bombarded by
German warships are defended places
and that the Germans therefore were
justified in Smelling them. is the sub
stance of statement given out here
by Captain Franz Won Papen.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
NAME NEW SULTAN IN EGYPT.
Great Britain Appoints Prince Husseln
kemaI 10 the Past

London. Dec. 21.--It is official an
,nounced that Prince Hussein Renal
has been appointed 20 succeed the
'khedive of Egypt, Abbas Hilmi. Prince
Hussein Renal will take the title of
sultan. The new sultan is an uncle OF
Abbas Hilmi and is a son of fsmael
Pasha, who was khedive from 1865 to
1879.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
BRITISH DREADNAUGHT SUNK?

Chicagoan Says British WarshIp Thun-
derer Was Destroyed by Mine.
New York, Dec pa report that
the British dreadnaught Thunderer
was sunk in the North sea on Novem-
Der by mine or torpedo was
brought here on Sunday by George
Rottweiler of Chicago, a passenger on
the steamship st. Louis from Liver
pool.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
Four Firemen Injured.

Sandusky, o.. Dec. 19.-Four firemen
were injured by falling timbers in q.
100000 fire in the busi~ess district
here. The injured: Captain McLaugh-
lin, Captain Curtis. Fireman Charles
Georgen, Enginemen Diskam.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
British Ship Is Exonerated.

Washington, Dec 22.-Colonel Goe-
thals says the British collier which
was thought to have violated the neu-
trality of Panama Canal Zone waters
by sending wireless message, actual
iy had no wireless equipment.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
U, S. CRUISER AT CANAL.

Tacoma to Aid Goethals In Mainten-
ance of Neutrality.
Colon, Dec. 21.-The United States
cruiser Tacoma, ordered to the Canal
Zone in response to Colonel Goethals'
request for warships to maintain the
neutrality of the canal, arrived here
from Guantanamo.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
Storms Cause DAMAGE.

Los Angeles. CAL, Dec. 19.--Heavy
damage along the coast is reported as
the result of winds and transforms
which have been raging for the last
"A hours Damage from high tides
total $4,000 at Long Beach alone.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
KIN MANY British oficers.

London. Dec. 22.-Ninety-two British
officers were killed during the week
ending December Z, it was announced
here. Since the war began LOSS Brit
ish officers have been killed, 2,071
wounded and 602 are missing.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25

Berlin (by wireless), Dec. 21.-The
following official statement was re-
ceived by wireless from Berlin:
1.-THE fighting at Newport continues
favorable, but no decision yet has
been reached. The French attacks
between La Bassee and Arras and on
both sides of the River Somme have
resulted in failure, with severe losses
to the enemy. On the Somme the
French lost 1920 men in prisoners
and at least 1900 in dead; our own
losses were under zoe
I'm the Argonne forest our success
full attack resulted in the capture OF
some $500 prisoners in addition to
war material There have been no
important developments elsewhere on
the western front"
London, Dec. 21-The allies adj
vance in Belgium is fast gaining mo-
mentum. The Germans are being
forced back all along the Flanders
front with great losses in killed,
wounded, prisoners and war mate
rial, according to reports reaching
here.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
cxarNeturns to Capital.

Petrograd, Dec. 21.-Emperor Nicho-
las returned srom Transcaucasia and
Immediately called meeting of the
imperial council at Tsarko-Selo pal
ace. Tie session was attended by
Minister of war SoukhomlinofT.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
Aeoldent costs Sank 100000.

, New York. Dec. 21.-The Emigrant
Industrial Savings bank was ordered
by jury in the supreme court to pay
100000 damages for the death of
Justice Henry Bischoff. who was killed
by failing into an elevator shaft.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
APPROPRIATION BILL PASSED.
Measure Carrying s3e,5oo,ooo Wins in
the House.

Washington, Dec. 21.-After elimi-
mating the s2,000,000 item for an agri-
cultural census in 1915, the house on
Friday passed the legislative appro-
alton bill carrying approximately $780,
5000
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
VICTORY IN ARGONNE
CLAIMED BY BERLIN
Allies Declare Teutons Are Being
Forced Back All Along FIan-
ders Front.

London, Dec. IA Times CORE
spondent in northern France says:
"The allies have advanced. Their
troops are reported to have passed
Middelkerke and to have broken
through the German line just below
Dixmude"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
Machinists Go Back to Work.

San Francisco, CAL, Dec. 19.-The
Southern Pacific has put 1000 shop.
men back to work on the coast
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
Reception.

The confirmants, Hazel Barall, Es
ther Fischl, Simon Kahn and their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Barall, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fischl, Mr. and Mrs. Kahn, re
ceiyed their friends Sunday evening
at the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daube in northeast Ardmore.
The home was most effectively and
beautifully decorated with cut flowers
and ferns. The chandeliers were ar.
tistically shaded with green hangings
In the dining room an unusually pret-
ty effect was produced by means OF
miniature green lights among the
white floral decorations Here dainty
green and white ice course was served
by Miss Regina Blank, Miss Eugenia
Nivoche, Miss Lowenstein, Miss Eliza
beth Myers, Miss Morrison, Miss Gene
ieve Nivoche, and Miss Carol Daube.
The ladies of the Jewish Aid Socie-
ty and their husbands assisted the host
and hostesses in receiving the many
friends who called during the receiv-
ing hours.
The members of the Emeth conFre-
cation presented DR.. Blatt, DR.. Fox,
and DR.. Greenburg with beautiful low
ing cups.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

The first session of the Ardmoreite
Home Economics Course was attended
yesterday afternoon by large crowd
of appreciative house wives and home
makers. All were deeply interested in
the demonstration of the dainty menu.
Mrs. Vaughn won the audience right
at the start, by the gracious manner
in which she replied to the introduc-
tory remarks made by Mr.. j. F.
Easley, who explained the aim of
this short course.
The lecture was treat, full OF sound
reasoning and truth. Back to the
Home" should be the American wom-
ans slogan the pendulum should swing
back, the home life and home tradi-
tions, she said, are indanger and the
danger is set directly against the wom-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
Always Lead to Bette Health.

Serious sicknesses start in disor.
ders of the stomach, liver and kid
neys. The best corrective and pre-
ventive is DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They purify the Blood-Prevent Con-
stipation, keep Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels in healthy condition. Give
you better health by ridding the sys-
TEN of fermenting and gassy foods.
Effective and mild. 25c., at your Drug
gist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all hurts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
Luncheon for Visitor

Mrs. Elmer Murphy entertained yes,
terday with a II o'clock luncheon hon
oring her house guest Mrs. w. b
Torch of Oklahoma City.
The home was fragrant with sweet
peas and nasturtiums. Covers were
laid at one long table for Mr.. and
Mrs Murphy, Mr.. and Mrs Torch and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hartnitt
and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Othc
Murphy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

w. II. Holmes of the Decorah Ia
Journal, says; 81 have been a suf-
ferer from Piles and Hemmorhoids for
years. | got no relief until my drug
glst recommended Meritol Pile Rem
edy. Before l had taken half the pack
age the distress was gone, and have
had NO trouble since. l would not
take a thousand dollars and be back
in my former condition"
+. J. Ramsey, exclusive agency,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
IN SOCIETY
| By Jeanette H. Poland Telephone 36l

an who does not realize the importance
of good foods.
Ardmore women are charmed with
Mrs. Vaughn. Her talks are practical
and very easy to follow. Her manner
is most pleasing These days with Mrs
Vaughn promise to be most delightful
and indeed memorable ones to Ard
more home keepers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

such pains S in m y
sid e S, and terrible
backache so that l
could hardly stand.
! took six bottles of
Lydia L. Pinkham's s
V eg e t a bic Com.
pound, and now | can
do an y amount Of
work, sleep good, eat
good, and dom t have
a bit Of trouble. |
recommend lydia f..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
Danger Signals to Women
Only One Entirely Satisfactory.

81 have tried various collie and diar-
rhoea remedies, but the only one that
has given me entire satisfaction ami
cured me when was afflicted is
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. | recommend it to my
friends at all times" writes S. N. Gal
liway, Stewart, S. c, For sale by all
dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

The Mothers Clubs will give ben
eft Friday evening at the Theatorium.
#:
Mrs. Tom Frame has as her guest
Mrs. Currentine of FIT. Worth.
t.
Mrs John Carlock has as her house
guest Mrs. Perry Dwight Crosby of
Durant
Miss Sadie Ryburn of Idabell ar,
rived this morning for the Gwinn-Ry-
burn wedding.
Mrs. Griffith has as her guest her
mother, Mrs o. A Whaley of Gaines
vile.
Mrs. Jack Fowlkes has returned to
her home in Dallas after an extended
visit here with relatives.
Il
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Bledsoe and
daughter Adelaide arrive this evening
to attend the Gwinn-Ryburn wedding
Mr. and Mrs. ]. b. RybuFn of Ma
dill are expected tomorrow morning
to attend the Gwinn-Ryburn wedding
which will take place Wednesday
evening at the Broadway Methodist
church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
Hot Weather Tonic and Health
Builder,

Are YOU run down - Nervous? -
Tired? Is everything you do an ef-
fort? You are not lazy-you are
sick! Your Stomach, Liver Kidneys,
and whole system need a Tonic. a
Tonic and Health Builder to drive out
the waste matter-build you up and
renew your strength. Nothing better
than Electric Bitters. Start today.
Mrs. James Duncan, Haynesville, Me,
writes, Completely cured me after
several doctors gave me up" soc. and
S1.00 at your Druggist
Bucklen's Alnica Salve for Cuts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
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At the High School Tomorrow

At the High School Tomorrow
Mrs Vaughn's program-lecture on
Food" Fireless Cooker day, with the
following menu demonstrated:
Baked Chicken Frozen Dessert
Macaroni Salad Bride Cake
Pastries
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
A Liberal offer.

The undersigned druggist is anthor-
lied by the American Drug e Press
association, of which he Is a member,
to guarantee Meritol Hair Tonic to
give satisfaction or the purchase price
will be refunded. This indicates the
confidence they have in this prepara-
ton.
+. j. Ramsey, local agency.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
WOMAN COULD
HARDLY STAND
Because of Terrible Back
ache. Relieved by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
be Compound.

Philadelphia, IA. 81 suffered from
displacement and Inflammation, and had
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TUESDAYS CALENDAR.

Lecture and demonstration
of a practical menu, by Mrs.
Kate B. Vaughn, at the high
school auditorium.
Christian Aid Society meets
with Mrs. Wells.
Miss Genevieve Nivoche en-
tertains the Five Hundred Club.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
Mothers' Club Benefit

The Mothers Clubs will give ben
eft Friday evening at the TheatoTium.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

Pinkham' Vegetable Compound to
every suffering woman. Mrs HARRY
FISHER, 1912 Juniata Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Another Woman's Case.
Providence, r. I.-"I cannot speak
too highly Of your Vegetable Compound
as it has done wonders for me and |
would not be without it. had dis
placement, bearing down, and backache,
until could hardly stand and was thor
oughly run down when | took Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 1t
helped me and | am in the best of health
at present. work in factory all day
long besides doing my housework so you
can see what it has done for me. give
you permission to publish my name and l
speak of your Vegetable Compound to
many of my friends. Mrs ABRIL Law
SON, 1875 Lippitt St, Providence, r. |.
Danger Signals to Women
are what one physician called backache,
headache, nervousness, and the blues
In many cases they are symptoms Of
some female arrangement or an inham-
matory, ulcerative condition, which may
be overcome by taking Lydia f. Pink
ham egetable Compound. Thousands
of American women willingly testify t
its virtue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

Little business helps-Want Ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

P. d. Q. Messenger gets them there.
Phone 1862. 27tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
WEDNESDAYS CALENDAR.

Bible Study class with Mrs.
Conway.
Auction Bridge Club meets
with Mrs. w. p. Poland.
The marriage of Miss Effie
Gwinn and Mr.. Fred Ryburn
will be solemnized in the even
ing at the Broadway Meth
odist church.
Wednesday Lily Bid Bridge
club with Mrs. Arthur Hall.
Domestic Science class at
high school auditorium.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

Mrs. Tom Frame has as her CUES
Mrs. Currentine of Ft. Worth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

Mrs. John Carlock has as her house
guest Mrs. Perry Dwight Crosby OF
Durant
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

Miss Sadie Ryburn of ldabell ar
rived this morning for the Gwinn-Ry
burn wedding
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

Mrs Griffith has as her guest her
mother, Mrs. o. A. Whaley of Gaines
vile.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16
THURSDAYS CALENDAR.

: Lily Bid Bridge club with
!: Mrs. Joel Buchanan at four
!: o'clock.
: Matinee dance at Elks' hall.
!: "Fireless Cooker" lesson, lee
: ture and menu by Mrs. Kate
q: Vaughn at high school audi
torium.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

Mr. and Mrs. S. r. Bledsoe anC
daughter Adelaide arrive this evening
to attend the Gwinn-Ryburn wedding
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-16

Mrs. Jack Fowlkes has returned to
her home in Dallas after an extended
visit here with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-16
FAIRGROUNDS ASSN
TALKS TO PARENTS

The Playground association, under
whose auspices the picture pageant
will be staged at the Grand opera
house next week, desires to especially
interest the parents in the entertain
ment One Of their timely bulletins fol-
lows:
word to the parents of the boys
and girls Of Ottumwa in whose inter-
ests the Playground league is working:
Your attention is called to the pic
ture pageant to be given at the Grand
opera house Saturday April %. after
noon and evening. In the living picture
pageant we are offering to you and
your children a beautiful and instruc-
tive entertainment at moderate cost.
The various organizations and clubs of
the city are staging these pictures and
each one promises to be splendid sue
cess. The children will be delighted
with the sweet child studies such as
Here Comes the Train The Age Of
Innocence and The Girl with the Cat
while you wiz long remember such
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-16
SALEM M.

Undertaken G.. A. Stevens went to
Mt. Hamill Friday to conduct the fun.
eral of Mrs. Sarah A. Hannah, who
passed away Tuesday.
Miss Pfister and Miss Hoyer came
from Mt Hamill and spent Friday
shopping.
Mrs. Marian Parker came from Of
tumwa and spent Saturday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Scott.
Frank Taylor Of Big Mound was a
guest of Prof G.. K. Hayes few days
of last week.
Following a visit with relatives here
N. II. Stevenson has returned to
Springfield. Mo.
Easter services were conducted at
each Of the churches Sunday morning.
Stephen Ingrim was at Keosauqua
the first of the week.
An Easter social was given by the
G. F. society at their rooms, Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Stringer is day operator at
the G. A. telephone exchange.
Mrs. c. M. Lake of Carney, Neb., is
guest of her sister, Mrs. Krambling.
Max Kester and family have moved
to Winfield.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-16
PROTEST IS MADE
TO REVIEW BOARD
oTTUMWA HARDWARE CO., SAYS
1T IS NOT IN BUSINESS
WOULD TAX CAPITAL.

A protest against the assessment OF
$1,000 levied against the OttumWa
Hardware Co., has been filed with the
board of review. The petition recites
that the company has not had a stock
of merchandise since the first OF the
present year, having been burned out
last October and is not conducting a
business now. The receipt Of insur-
ance money Is admitted, but this the
petition claims should be assessed as
moneyed capital at the prescribed
rate Of five mills on the dollar. The
commissioners are divided as to the
right to assess the stock Of the Of
tumwa Hardware Co., when it Is not
operating store this year. Commits
sioner Mcdaniel and Assessor Peck
hold that the assessment made this
year is on what stock was held last
year, while H. J. Bremhorst, Mayor
Leeny and Attorney Whitmore for the
petitioners claim that the assessment
made in 1914 is for this year as shown
on the assessment rolls, and that the
tax paid in 1914 is for the preceding
year. They hold that the inventory
supplied by merchant at the first OF
tho year is merely for the purpose OF
basirg the assessment for the ensuing
year by showing the stock of the year
prior. Just what will be done with the
protest when it comes up for consider
alton remains to be seen.
The protests against the assess
ments levied on the Hunter and Bonnl-
field properties which suffered by the
fire of last October, will be considered
at a meeting of the commissioners
sitting as a board of review at 2
O'Clock Thursday. Judge W. D. Tis-
dale will submit an opinion for the
guidance of the board in the matter at
that time. A large amount is sought
to be abated
A short session Of the city council
was held this morning for the allowing
of bills and claims and the pay rolls.