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Newport daily independent., 1914-09-16
James E. Sullivan Dies.
United Press Dispatch.

New York, Sept. 16.-James E. Sullivan, secretary and treasurer of the Amateur Ath- letic Union, died today fol- lowing an operation for the stomach.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-16
For Sale.

Four excellent homes at bar gain prices. Splendid locality. Easy terms, 412, Al, 416, As Elm street.
 32d6 J. w. Wallace.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
In fuckers Court.

Harry Hicks, a baker living in
this city, who was arrested several
days ago on the charge of the lar
ceny of suit of clothes, appeared
on trial in G. F. fuckers Office yes
terday, attorney J. M. Blake acting
as lawyer for the state in the alb
sence of o. J. Henderson, and .. C.
Chase attorney for the defendant.
Mr.. Hicks took out a suit of clothes
on approval from the Boston Shoe
& Clothing store some time in 1913,
saying that he would go to his room
and try them on and if they were
what he wanted would return and
pay for them. However, he never
came back. The young man was
fined $40 and the costs of the case.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Staver-Wilke,

Miss Lola Staver and Will G. Will
Ike were married yesterday at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Staver, near Laurens,
about twenty-five relatives and
friends being present. They left
Laurens last night for Colorado, ex-
pecting to spend two weeks at diff
ferent points in this state.
Miss staver and Mr.. Wilke are
both we'll and favorably known
among Webster City people and their
friends will be glad to know that
they intend to make this place their
home. Miss Staver has been a resi-
dent here for about eight years, the
last three years having been spent
in the employ Of the Metcalf dry
goods firm. Mr.. Wilke is the young
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Will
Ike, long time residents of this vicin-
ity. He is connected with his faith
er in the Wilke Auto company.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Burnt Sugar Camp,

A number of young ladies in the
vicinity of Homer went camping
last week at Bells mill, near Homer,
known as Burnt Sugar Camp" The
time was pleasantly spent in fishing
and swimming and several kodak
pictures were taken. The campers"
entertained q number of guests at a
big dinner last Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bell, better known as Aunt
Jen" and "Uncle JAS" who reside
across the river, very kindly assist
ed them in food supplies. The fol-
lowing were the campers: Blanche
Young, Bertha Vegors, Nella Beebe,
Ethelle Boynton, Florence Jones,
Hattie Gleason, Ethel Jones, Pearl
Boynton, Allelia Peterson, Jessie
Pierce, Alma Vegors, Alma Graham,
Esther Naylor, and Ruth Gening,
Warner, S. d. The chaperones were
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crawford and
children.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Citizens
LIVING IN CELLARS
Streets are Silent and Deserted Since
Beginning of Attack by Austrians.

London, Aug. 1S.-A dispatch to
the Reuter- Telegram company from
Milan says the Corriere Della Sierra
has received an account of condi-
lions in Belgrade in consequence Of
the bombardment of that city by the
Austrians on the opposite banks Of
the Danube.
The streets are silent and desert
ed, says the article, and the people
Of the town are living in cellars.
Three thousand shrapnel shells have
fallen during the last week. AS yet
little damage has been done to prop
erty, but a she'll falling on the Gen.
trail Electric works put half the
town in darkness. The stables of
the royal palace are in ruins. Up
to the present fifteen citizens have
been killed, while many others have
been injured. qa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Council PROCEEDINGS,

The city council met in regular
session last night, and all members
were present except O. N. Ross and
c. H. Swiney.
The usual bills were allowed and
the only other business of import
ance was in regard to sewer extern
tions. The engineers reports were
received and read by the city clerk;
one on the Water street sewer ex-
tention and one on the west Elm
street extention. These reports
were accepted and adopted and the
sewer committee and city engineer
instructed to draw up schedule OF
assessments.
The session was short and the
council adjourned to meet on the
Gath inst, when important business
will be considered. At that time OBJ.
jections to assessments on the north
side sewer will be heard.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

Washington, Aug. 1S.-Despite
the complaisant tone of most of the
cables from the Paris-Brussels-Lon
don intelligence Offices it is announc-
ed in a dispatch that German prox-
imately to Belgian capital has grown
so uncomfortable the officers have
been transferred from Brussels to
Antwerp. The President processes
satisfaction regarding Japan's pro-
posed action, but it is said in Wash
ington that government regards
with extreme gravity the potentiali-
ties of menace to American interests
in Orient.
The London Times and Tribune
explains the Japanese ultimatum:
aside from it's treaty obligations to
England, Japan is moved by spirit
of vengence toward Germany for
Kaiser's Japanese interference in
negotiations.
Assurances are given by Great
Britain, under whose auspices Japan
interpolates itself into the melee,
that any action it may take will be
confined to China seas.
The French war Office issued
confidential bulletin telling of
French successes in their advance in
to. Alsace toward Strassburg accom-
panied by Capture Ferman' artillery
and ammunition. Their battle front
in Alsace now reaches from Thanh
through Cerna to Dannemarc.
Impelled, so the London dis
patches say, by the necessity for an
immediate German victory, Emperor
William is in the great fortress of
Mainse, the capital of Rhine-Hesse,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
A New Finish.

Something entirely new in the
way of finishings is being applied
over the exterior brick walls on the
Baptist church which is undergoing
complete renovation and refinish-
ing. This is called granite finish
and is very light in color, almost
white. The trimmings will be red
and the work is done from the top
downward, the tower of the church
being almost completed now. It is
interesting to watch the application
of this finish-a process which looks
like careless splashing on Of the
cement, but which must be done by
an experienced hand to be evenly
applied.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
YOUNG MAN IN
JuRED BY EXPLOSION
Ed. Miller Jr. Attempts to Explode
Caps by Striking With
Hammer.

Ed. Miller Jr., the sixteen year old
son of Ed Miller, farmer living ten
or eleven miles northeast Of the
city met with a slight accident last
night. He undertook to explode
some caps such as are used in fourth
of July canes by placing them on a
piece of iron and striking them with
a hammer. He succeeded in the at
tempt with the result that his hands
were peppered with some hundred
PARTICLES of the caps. The young
man was brought to town and these
PARTICLES picked out-a tedious bit Of
work. The hands were dressed and
bandaged to prevent infection and it
is hoped the final results will not
prove serious.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Mother Passes Away.

Mrs. w. E. Pettygrove of New
Hampton, mother of Mrs. J. H. Kane,
passed away last night at about ten
o'clock according to a dispatch re-
ceived by Mr.. Kane this morning.
Mrs. Pettygrove has been very ill for
a long time, suffering with cancer
and her death was not unexpected.
Mrs. Kane has been with her mother
off and on during the past year and
was at her bedside when the end
came. Mr.. Kane expects to leave for
New Hampton tomorrow to attend
the funeral services which will oc-
cur Thursday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
WEBSTER CITY
Wins ANOTHER
Captain "Leftee" Wilkus' Crew De-
cively Defeats Stump
Pullers' From Cen.
terville.
SCORE STOOD THREE TO FIVE
Loudell Pitches Fine Game and Re-
ceives Superb Support
Throughout.
SCORE STOOD THREE TO FIVE

With his team playing excellent
ball the new captain, Manager Lief
tee" Wilkus, pilots his ball tossers
to victory against one of the very
fastest semi-professional teams in
the state at Athletic park yesterday
afternoon. No particular mention
can be made of the work of any one
player as they each and every one
delivered an excellent brand of the
favorite pastime.
In the second inning Luke of Cen
terville singled to left field, Noel
advanced him with a sacrifice and a
moment later he crossed the plate
on Wagner's three base drive. Watts
then singled, scoring Watson, and
Timmons reached the initial sack on
fielder's choice, but Corbin caught
Watts off second and Harris famed.
Three hits, 2 runs.
In the local half of the second,
Sucher lead off man, cracked the
first one for three bases and scored
on Merritt's attempt to get him off
the sack. Wilkus and Moose were
easy outs, Peterson reached first on
an error, but Loudell's fly to Harris
ended the inning. 1 hit, 1 run.
In the fifth, with two down. Har-
ris drove a liner into right field for
home run. In the last half of this
inning, Moose led off with three
Dagger and scored a moment later,
when Williams erred on LoudelPs
hit. Morgan also hit safe in this
inning, but was caught off second.
8 hits, run.
In the sixth the "Stump Pullers''
were held powerless, but Corbin,
second up, singled. Sucher was Civ
en- first on Wagner's error, Corbin
taking third. Wilkus sacrificed Cor
bin across the. plate, and Sucher fol-
lowed on another attempt of Mer-
rift to catch him off third. 1 hit,
runs.
Again in the seventh, Peterson
singled and was scored by a sacri-
flee and two blows on the part Of
Loudell, Morgan and Mitchell.
The tabulated score:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Low BIDDER ON
$4,000 BUILDING
Ames to Erect a Fine New Hotel
Costing Approximately
~ That Amount.

w. J. Zitterell of this city was
among the contractors who submit
ted bids for the new hotel to be
erected in Ames by Farley Sheldon
and other capitalists. 1t is to be
one of the finest structures of the
kind in the west in a town of the
size of Ames. There were ten or a
dozen bids submitted and the high
est was approximately $4,000 and
the lowest, which was Zitterell's,
was approximately $4,000. The ho-
tel will be modern throughout and
when completed will be credit to
the state agricultural college town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
THE iowa WEATHER
and CROP REPORT
Corn on Sandy Soil is Firing Badly
in Many Parts of the
State.

Des Moines, Aug. 1S.-The aver
age temperature for the week was
about normal, the days being bright
and hot and the nights cool. Light
to copious showers occurred in few
localities, but over the larger part
of the state the rainfall was prac-
tically nil or the amounts were too
small to be of any material benefit.
The greatest measurements of rain
fall were reported from the west
central, northwestern, north-central
and eastern counties and the least
from the central and southern sec
tions. Corn is steadily retrograd-
ing, and much of it in the southern
districts is past the stage where rain
would be of any benefit. Corn on
sandy soil is firing badly in all parts
Of the state, and the prospective
crop has been reduced eight to ten
million bushels during the week, yet
in many localities over the northern
half of the state the crop is in ex-
cellent condition, and there has been
sufficient rainfall to assure it's ma
turity. In some of the southern
counties, corn is being cut to save
the fodder. Pastures are brown and
afford but little or no feed. Spring
seeded grasses are burned out. and
late potatoes are suffering badly.
Shallow wells and small streams are
dry, and the lack of water for stock
is serious. Threshing is progressing
rapidly and is completed in many
localities. But little fall blowing
has been done.
Geo. M. Chapel, Director.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
May Build Brick Block.

w. ]. Zitterell recently purchas-
ed the lot on Second street immed-
lately west of the St. James hotel
and is figuring on putting up a mod
ern brick building there in the near
future. 1t will be the full width OF
the lot and 116 feet long. II salts
factory arrangements can be made
the upstairs will be fitted up in
rooms to be used in connection with
the hotel. The lower floor will be
rented for some kind of a business
room.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Last Nights Fire.

Near midnight last night the fire
team was called out by small blaze
in the yard in back of the A. S.
Holt blacksmith shop and Kamrar
& Prince law Office. 1t seems that
some one had burned some rubbish
there in the afternoon and the fire
had not been entirely extinguished.
The small blaze was put out with
out delay.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Real Estate Transfers.

RUDE McFerren and WI to J. S.
and Belle Mason-wd-lot S, blk Is
and strip, w. C.-$2,300.OO.
F. A. Boysen and VT to Nelson
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IS feet lot /,
blk so, w. C.-$1,10O.O0.
l.. T. Oleson and VT to John B.
Ricke-wd-east S it. lot / and
R. R. addition.-$3,O0O.OO.
Ole Rasmussen and WI to O. E.
Thompson-Wd-lot 6 and east y
lot 7, Evergreen Lawn Hill addition,
Jewell Junction.-$4,O0O.00. .'
Elizabeth J. Hook ct al to John
White-qcd-und. Sc lots 1, 2, Z
and s, blk II, Homer.-$1S7.O0.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Cradle Roll.

Born, August 18th, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Seth D. Welch, TX pound
daughter Mrs. WEIGH was former
ly Miss Maude Richardson Of this
city.
Born, Monday morning, August
18th, to Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Brown,
living 10 miles northeast of this
city, a son of standard weight.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Suffers Broken Arm.

Master Bonnie Breitenkamp, thir-
teen year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Breitenkamp, suffered a pain
full accident Sunday. Bonnie, in
company with several other little
boys, was playing on the trapese in
the city park when he fell from it
and broke the bone above the elbow
in his left arm. He is getting along
as well as could be expected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
New Operator.

c. A. Turner of Charleston, Ill.,,
has been sent here by A. B. Cowan,
district superintendent of Western
Union Telegraph Company, to take
charge of their Office here, whether
temporarily or permanently Mr..
Turner does not know. He was &C
companied by his wife and will en-
gage rooms and secure board here
until arrangements are more def
nitely settled.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Miss Ruth Hale has resigned he

Miss Ruth Hale has resigned her
position in the Wardrobe cleaning
and tailoring establishment, to take
effect Saturday. Miss Hale expects
to return to her home near Blairs-
burg and enter the harrisburg high
school the coming school year. Her
place will be taken by Oscar Lille
garde of this city, who is at present
visiting relatives in Willmar, MINI.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

Carl Cormaney has resigned his
position in the Mercantile grocery
department and gone on a visit to
various points in Minnesota. Ed
Altman, who has been employed with
the Webster City Implement COM
pany, began work in the Mercantile
grocery department today and will
remain there permanently.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

DR.. Robert Beck will upon the
completion of the new Richardson
building occupy the front rooms up
on the ground floor with his den
tai Offices, removing from a similar
location in the Martin building. Drs.
Richardson and Beck plan to use
the same reception room and will
employ one Office girl who will have
charge of both offices.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
AFTERNOON GRAIN LETTER

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.-Wheat
ran away today in the easy way that
characterized recent war bulges. A
big step towards normal export
situation was the cause. Leaders al
so on long side. A bulge of Z to Sc
is perhaps normal on this extraor-
binary situation. Wheat has repeat
eddy been overdone on upturn side
of late. Further advances should
not be followed. Unless more bull
lish news. Corn crop has hit an
other dry and hot spell which means
bulges. Corn can be followed while
the weather is dry but profits
should not be neglected on long corn
at these levels.
E. w. Wagner & Co.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Fatal Auto Accident,

lie Mars, Ia, Aug. 1S.-John
Wagner, 33 years old, was killed,
and Peter Boomer was seriously in
jured in an automobile wreck near
here yesterday. Their car struck a
dog, causing the machine to upset.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Again to Rochester,

Master William Plumb, who lives
with his aunt, Mrs. w. H. Hubacher,
was taken to Rochester. Mimi,
again yesterday, where the sur
geons at the Mayo hospital will re-
move the cast put on his limb some
six or seven weeks ago, and they
will determine whether another op-
Grafton will be necessary.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Two Operations.

Two little girls, Erna Rasmussen,
daughter of Fritz Rasmussen, and
Hazel Ludlow, daughter Of T. Lud-
low, both underwent similar opera
tions at Mercy hospital this morn
ing. Their tonsils were removed and
they were operated upon for ade-
noids. Both operations were sue.
ceSSful.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

R. D. Hughes has sufficiently re-
covered from the effects of his recent
accident that he resumed work at
the county treasurer's Office yester-
day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
Totals .32 5 81 9
Score by innings

Centerville o. 0 o. 90 0 O-3
White Sox 0 0 0 l 2 / o. IS
Home runs-Harris. Three base
hits, Wagner, Moose, Sucher. Two
base hits, Harris, Freeland. Sacri-
flee hits, Wilkus, Loudell. Sacrifice
fly, Wilkus. Stolen bases, Timmons.
Merritt, Luke, Morgan, Sucher 2.
Passed balls, Merritt 2. Struck out
by Loudell, 10; by Watts, 5. Um-
pire, Dodge.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

The ladies aid society of the U. B.
church will meet tomorrow after
noon at the parsonage at two-thirty
p. m. in business session. Officers
for the ensuing year will be elected
and all members are requested to be
present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

Glenn Best began work again at
the Fred Hahne printing Office after
being absent from his duties for the
past two months on account of ILL
ness.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

Mrs. Ed. Wiltsey is working in
the Mercantile basement, having
taken the place of Maylou John
stone, who recently resigned. Bur-
rell Boynton is also working in this
basement, taking the place OF G. L.
Kuebler, who also resigned several
weeks ago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

Two plain DRINKS appeared at the
mayors Office this morning, and
having no money to pay fines were
each given three days work on the
streets.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

N. McAninch has traded for the
F. A. Boysen lot on Prospect street
Immediately north of the Geo. Wy
ckoff residence. In the deal he took
in the lot at $1,1OO.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
For Rent.

My store building next to Crandall
& Cos. Also residence at $40 Sec
ond street. Modern. Inquire Of
Geo. N. Gardner. Phone 1903. d-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

J. B. Baxter is quite seriously i'll
at his home in the west part of
town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

Fresh picked yellow preserving to-
matoes. Grape basket full for Csc.
Phone 40. 1Sdtf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

directing in person the movement
of his troops. With him are his three
sons, including the Crown Prince.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

Evergreen corn Thursday morn.
ing at Kearns grocery. 1892
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
The Weather.

Unsettled weather tonight and
Wednesday. Probably local show
ers. Cooler tonight and east and
central portions Wednesday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18
OF GERMANY :.
DIRECTING HIS ARMIES

GERMANY IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BRUssELs-PREsDENT IS
SATISFIED AT JAPANs CoURsE-JAPAN PROMPTED BY RE-
VENICE FRENCH WAR OFFICE TELLS OF FRENCH SUCCESS
IN A1sAcE-EMPERoR WILLIAM DIRECTING TROOPS IN
PERSON = FRENCH ESTIMATES THAT s14oooooooo IN GER
MAN AND AUSTRIAN SHIPS HAVE BEEN CAPTURED OR TIED
UP-LoNDoN DAILY NEWS EXPRESSES BELIEF THAT GREAT
BATTLE IS IN PROGRESS ON OR NEAR THE OLD WATERLOO
FIELD
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

London, Aug. 1S.-Correspondent
Daily Express writing from Client,
says he believes great massed arm
les are on or near field of Waterloo
and that a battle is now in progress.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

and that battle is now in progress.
Shanghai, Aug. 1S.-Two German
cruisers have been disabled and tow
ed into Hong Kong according to in
formation received here. Deck
works and turrets were demolished
and masts and tunnels shot away.
Owing to- rigid censorship it was i'm
possible to obtain names.
New York, Aug. 1S.-Summary-
Sale of German Merchantmen to
American investors held in allegiance
pending replies from Powers wheth-
er they would treat as neutral YES
sells so bought.
Argentine's plan to bring about
closer commercial relations with
United States progressing.
United States ship insurance en-
dorsed by President Wilson, bill to
be rushed through congress.
French estimate that $1,4O0,00O,-
600 worth of goods in German and
Austrian ships have been captured
or tied up.
Switzerland practically in state Of
siege, asks United States loan.
Customs receipts so far this month
100000 behind same period of
last year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

Totals. SO 8 s "a IA
Slated for Wagner in ninth.
White Soy
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-18

hogs estimated $4,000. Open
steady; close steady.
Top 1915.
Hogs estimated for tomorrow u.s.
600.
Hogs left over yesterday 5l09.
Cattle 1000. Open steady; close
steady, $1,000.
Sheep $4,000. Open weak: close
weak, $685..