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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27

terday for a week end visit with rel
atives. Mrs. josephine Blixt Of Of
tumwa, who has been visiting the
Burnstedt family, accompanied them
to Alden where she will make short
stay before returning home.
Misses Emma and Ruth Amund-
son are spending the day in Fort
Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Stevens return
ed to their home in Sac City today
after spending several days here and
attending the funeral of Mrs. Stew
ems brother, the late John l.. Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Kane arrived
home today from Charles City where
they went to attend the funeral Of
Mr.. Kane's father.
Mrs. John A. and Mrs. Will G..
Wilke spent yesterday visiting at the
Herman F. Wilke home in Wilke.
Mrs. S. C. Gardner is Fort
Dodge caller today.
Mrs. Earl Burton and little
daughter went to Blairsburg yester-
day for visit with relatives.
Mrs. Charles E. Martin, who
has been visiting friends in Sac City
the past three weeks, returned home
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Emily Ferguson and
daughter, Miss Marvel, went to Will
liams yesterday for week end visit
with relatives.
County Superintendent and Mrs.
E. F. Snow attended a school enter
tainment in Randall last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Roberts will
spend Sunday visiting friends in Fort
Dodge.
Mrs. Ethelyn Thome of Fort
Dodge, and Mrs. J. H. Knight and
son Ronald of Eagle Grove, attended
the funeral of Harold H. Dye here
this forenoon. The ladies are sis
tiers of G.. E. Dye. An aunt, Mrs. T.
C. Osborn, of Ames, also attended the
funeral.
Miss Pearl Neel, one of the high
school faculty at Rockwell City, is
home for a week end visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Neel.
Mrs. J. D. Porter returned last
night from Ames, where she was
called over week ago by the serious
condition of her father, who is i'll
with paralysis. She left her father
a tritle improved last night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Webb and
little son are expected to arrive In
the city tonight from Waterloo, for
a four or five days visit with rela-
tives and friends. They are enroute
to their new home near Sacramento,
Cal, where Mr.. Webb expects to en-
gage in the granite stone quarry
business.
Mrs. Kit Johnson of Ackley Is
in the city, called by the serious con-
dtion of her father, w. A. Caraway,
who is very i'll at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. o. G.. Metcalf.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Section Boss Injured.

Herman Borg, the section boss Of
the Illinois Central railroad, was in
jured Friday afternoon while
carrying ties. In some manner he
strained the muscles of his back and
a physician had to be called. He was
taken to his boarding place, the Geo.
w. Best home on the north side, and
today he is able to be up and around,
although the injury will probably
prove very painful for some time to
come.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Rev. H. l.. Haywood, of the Uni
versalist church, is in Waterloo to-
day to lecture before the Federated
Women's Clubs on "Feminism."
Lars Bladine of the Cedar Falls
Record, accompanied by his wife and
son, passed through town last even
ing in their auto enroute to Alta,
called there by the critical illness Of
Mr.. Bladine's father. They stopped
here for half hour to greet friends.
MIR. and Mrs. F. S. Currie arriv-
ed home yesterday via Omaha from
Phoenix, Arizona, following their
winters sojourn there. Mrs. F. D..
Young, accompanied by her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. Elvin A. Young, left
Phoenix at the same time but came
by the way of Kansas City, the lat
ter's home, the elder Mrs. Young
coming on to Des Moines, where she
expected to arrive yesterday for a
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Max
Whitaker. Elvin Young has made
rapid improvement in health during
the past two months but will remain
at Phoenix for some time yet. Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Bailey are also re-
naming there.
C. A. Miller, editor and publish
er of the Grinnell Register, arrived
in the city last night to spend Sun
day with his daughter, Mrs. Murray
McMurray and husband. Mrs. Mil
Ter has been visiting at the McMur-
ray home during the past week. The
Freeman-Tribune acknowledges a
pleasant fraternal call from Mr.. M.
today.
Mrs. F. ]. Drake and mother
Mrs. Catherine Beermann Of Gales
burg, ILL.,, who arrived in the city
yesterday for visit with old friends,
are guests at the Calvin Young
home.
&C. A. Guyer of St. Paul is greet
ing old friends in the city today.
Mrs. jamie Miller of Toledo ar
rived in the city today for visit
with her niece, Miss Edna Moore at
the Chas. NJ. Arthur home.
Miss Amy Frank left this morn
ing for a months visit at the Pana-
ma Exposition and will also stop at
other points in the west.
Mrs. Arthur Bantz Of Fl. Dodge
Is in the city for a week end visit
with her mother, Mrs. John Horn.
Miss Mayme Berka of Nevada is
expected here tonight to spend Sun
day with her sister, Miss Louise Ber-
ka, trimmer in the johnson millin-
cry store.
Mrs. J. E. Burnstedt and two
little daughters went to Alden yes
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Probably Scared Away.

Somebody attempted to enter the
Hanrahan & O'Connor store Thurs
day night. Yesterday in opening the
rear door to the basement thirty-one
holes in circle were discovered to
have been bored through the door,
already to knock out the section of
wood surrounded by the holes, after
matter to insert an arm and remove
the bar which locks the door. The
would-be burglar was evidently
scared away by "Nick's" watch dog
which is kept in the store nights.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Thew Could Sinq

The teacher had noticed something
queer about the rendering of certain
: line of hymn frequently used inn
morning school. One morning she de-
termined to get to the bottom OF the
mystery. Listening intently, she
traced the popularity to Johnny.
"Sing it by yourself, Johnny" she
commanded.
Johnny did so, and instead Of the
line "Weak and sinful though we be-"
he gave as his rendering, 1--WE can sing
full though we be-"
His chubby appearance might be
taken as evidence of the probability of
his assertion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
True Enouoh

A teacher was questioning class of
boys on the subject of birds" Hav-
ing received correct answers to the
questions about feathers, bill, feet and
wings, he put the question, what is
it bird can do that am unable to
do?"
ely" was the answer he hoped to
get. For several moments the boys
thought, but gave no answer. At last
one held up his hand.
"Well, my boy, what is it,"
Lay an egg" f .... ..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Operation at Rochester.

DR.. Marian E. Mitterling under
went a serious operation at the hos
pital in Rochester, Mimi, on last
Wednesday. She rallied from the
effects of it very nicely and in ten
days will probably undergo another,
with still another later on. Friends
Of the Drs. Mitterling will be glad to
learn of the success of the first OPP
Grafton and hope for the ultimate
restoration of the patients health.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Where the STYLES Start

The attendant led the visitor into
the violent ward.
For heavens sake!" exclaimed the
stranger, what are those lunatics do
ing with that straw, leaves, flowers,
feathers and ribbons?"
"Our millinery department" ex-
claimed he attendant "This is where
the hat styles originate"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Arrested for Speeding.

Two young men from the country,
F. w. Church and Ivan Thompson,
pied guilty today in mayors court to
automobile speeding in this city on
April 21st, and paid their fines like
soldiers,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Ebert Merritt Paroled.

County Clerk Sterling has receiv-
ed notice from F. S. Treat, secretary
Of the state board of parole, that Ell
bert Merritt, son of Mrs. w. J. Ca
ruth, who has been taking treatment
at the Cherokee hospital for some
time, has been paroled,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
He Didn't Know

Wont you be very, very happy
when your sentence is over?" cheer
fully asked woman Of a convict in
prison.
81 dunno, ma'am, Dunno" gloomily
answered the man.
"You don't know?" asked the wo.
man, amazed. "Why not?"
I'm in for life" ..Ss4..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
One Better

"My work. remarked the bald
headed dentist, sis so painless that
my patients often fall asleep in the
chair when I am operating"
"Huh, that's nothing retorted his
rival. my patients nearly all insist
on having their pictures taken while
l am at work in order to catch the
expression Of delight on their faces"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Accidentally

II wonder how so many forest fires
catch?" said Mrs. Mcbride.
Perhaps they catch accidentally
from the moutain ranges" suggested
Mr.. Mcbride.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Trouble ENOUGH

Junior-"I hear Briggs got into a
lot of trouble with that girl he was
going with"
Soph-Yes? How's that?
Junior-He married her.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
BEATING. the Dictaqraph

"Pm going to learn the deaf and
dumb language"
What for?"
"So's the next time go after bride
no measly little dictagraph can catch
me-"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27

A "study in pink and white" has
been cleverly arranged in the show
window of the McFarlane store. The
window is filled with pretty white
hats.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27

Teacher:-Who can define imagi-
nation?
Patsy:-I kin.
Teacher:-What Is Imagination.
Patsy? '..
Patsy:-It's lookin' at somethin'
ye cant sss.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
Lecture on Palestine,

The Baptist Brotherhood has ar
ranged with Rev. Joseph Wells, SUI
perintendent of the Western District
of the American Sunday School
Union, to deliver his descriptive lect-
in the Holy Land
at the Baptist church, Sunday even
ing, May End. Since his return from
Palestine, Mr.. Wells has delivered
this lecture in many places, and it is
very highly praised by all who have
been privileged to hear it.
Sunday school teachers, and all
who enjoy the study of the Bible,
will appreciate the opportunity to
hear Sunday school expert tell Of
his personal experiences and obser-
vations in the Land of the Book. "
E. T. Brown of Rockwell City, and
William Bandy of Denver, Iowa, have
recently secured employment with F.
L. Greeley as painters and paper
hangers. Mr.. Bandy has rented a
house near the Webster City Clay
Products plant and will move his
family therein next week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Dye desire to
publicly thank their neighbors and
friends for the sympathy and help
extended to them during the illness
and recent loss Of their son. Also
for the beautiful floral offerings.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
DINNER BRIDGE.

Mrs. J. B. DeValcourt and Mrs. F.
E. Wilson were the hostesses Friday
night. at a seven o'clock dinner for
the members of the Royal Auction
Bridge club and their husbands. The
dinner was served in the home Of
Mrs. Wilson, two long tables accom-
modating the twenty-four guests.
The centerpieces of the tables were
suspended dolls parasols filled with
spring blossoms, while at each COW
er were small wicker May baskets
filled with the same dainty harbin-
gers of spring. In the archway be-
tween the two dinner tables was a
small table upon which was large
basket filled with snapdragons, add
ing to the spring-like appearance OF
the rooms.
After the serving of delicious
five-course dinner the guests repair
ed to the J. B. DeValcourt home next
door, where the evening was spent
Iplaying bridge.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-27

F. A. Boysen. Dentist, Second 81.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
BETTER BABIES CONTEST
WILL BE BIC FEATURE

The fair management is having the
entire space in the southeast part of
the main hall devoted to the various
uses and accommodations of the better
babies contests II will be nicely ar
ranged for the special purposes, with
private booths for the examinations of
babies entered in the various contests
This had been badly arranged feat
ure of former occasions, and this will
be a very satisfactory departure, and
one that will be highly appreciated by
the contestants and by the physicians
and judges.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
ANOTHER OKLAHOMA
BANK IS LOOTED
DAYLIGHT ROBBERS ENTER BER'
NICE BANK, TAKE $1,5oo
AND ESCAPE

Bernice, Aug. 24.-The First State
bank of Bernice was held up shortly
after A o'clock Monday afternoon
and robbed Of $500 in cash.
The robbery occurred a few nom
ents after the bank closed for the
day. The officers of the bank were
busy counting the supply of cash "A
hand when three masked men rode up
to the bank, discounted entered the
banking room, and ordered the bank
officials to surrender the money.
They then remounted their horses
and rode at full speed in the direc-
ton of the hills to the south of Ber-
nice.
R. d. Mode VINO was in charge of
the bank says <lat all the money in
the bank was taken and that the rob-
bers entered % suddenly that all
hopes of resistance was out of the
question. The robbery occurred so
quietly that the few people about the
street did not realize what had hap
pened until the men had left town.
A posse was quickly started in pur-
suit and it thought to be close on
the bandits Three young men who
have been about town for some time
and who have been suspected of pet
ty robberies are thought to be the
bandits.
Officers of the neighboring cities
and counties have been notified by
wire of the robbery and the entire
country is being searched Bernice
is in Delaware county in the north
eastern part of Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
A R A B |C AFFAIR
A c c R A Y A 7 N c
SAYS SEN. CORE
POSSIBLE THAT RELATIONS
WITH GERMANY MAY BE
SEVERED AS RESULT

Wichita, Aug. 24.-The German
ambassador at Washington, Count
Won Bernstorff, may be handed his
passports as fsut of the torpedo
ing of the steamer Arabic, in which
several Americans are reported to
have lost their lives.
1t all depends upon whether the
government at Washington interprets
the action of the German command
er as a flat defiance to Secretary
Lansings note to Berlin requesting
that American citizens aboard pas
senger ships, whether neutral or bel
ligerent, be given an opportunity to
quit ships before same are torpedoed.
"The action of the Aberican gov.
ernment," Sen. Thomas P. Gore, Of
Oklahoma, said Monday afternoon at
the Union station, will depend upon
the measure Germany has exceeded
OF fallen short OF the provisions Of
the American note. If the facts
show upon examination complete
defiance of the articles of the note
there will be nothing left to do ex-
cept sever diplomatic relations"
The senator state he hoped detail
ed reports would reveal mitigating
circumstances in the Arabic case.
q thought Mexico was bad two
years ago as it could be-but it is
now getting worse. Carranza is very
stubborn, but that is the Mexican
way; none of them like to surrender
power. villa is more amicable. He
always has been better disposed to
ward Americans.
Wilson, of course" was the blind
senator's answer when questioned as
to the probable presidential lineup
in 1916.
"The people and party are both be,
hind him." the senator added, "and
he is sure to be re-nominated
Il would like to see Borah or, Cum
.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
COVE ERNORS Of
THIRTY s A 7 I: 8
F D R { c A I H { R.
WILL DISCUSS PREPARED
NESS OF THIS COUNTRY
AGAINST POSSIBLE WAR
(By Associated Press.l

Boston, Mass, Aug 24-Goyernors
and former governors representing
more than thirty states were here to
day to attend the opening of the
Governors conference, which is to be
in session for four days. Besides the
regular meetings, at which papers upon
vital topics will be read and discussed,
elaborate plans have been made to
entertain the visitors and to give them
a comprehensive view of the resources
of New England.
Preparedness against war is one of
the matters to be considered. On the
opening day of the conference Seere-
tary of War Garrison will deliver an
address and Governor Fielder of New
Jersey, will read a paper on "The
States Duty in the Matter of National
Defense" Secretary of the Navy
Daniels has sent part of the Atlantic
fleet to Boston for inspection by the
governors and will himself be present.
Governor Walsh has arranged mob
ilization of the state militia for the
third day of the conference.
Among the papers to be read are the
following: Possibilities of the Gov
ernors' Conference" Former Governor
Emmett O'Neal of Alabama; "State or
National Control of Water Power
Sites Governor George a. Carlson of
Colorado: "The Executive Budget"
Governor R. L. Williams of Oklahoma;
1.-THE Duty and Responsibility of the
Governor in Dealing With Prisoners
Former Governor Cole L. Blease Of
South Carolina; Economy and Effici-
ency in the State Governor w. S.
Hammond of Minnesota; Taxation, 4"
Governor H. c. Stuart of Virginia; and
Conservation of Mankind and of Nat
ural Resources" Former Governor
John A. Dix of New York.
A public reception will be rendered
the governors at the state house to-
night A steamer trip along the coast
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
CITIZENS WILL Be ASKED
TO HELP PAY EXPENSE

When the peach crop was moving
north last week and hundreds of cars
were going to all points of the United
States the Chamber of Commerce took
quick action and had large cards print.
ed and tackled on each and every car
also made a contract with Mr.. G. C.
Ford, the local bill poster, to do the
tacking, this expense will now have to
be taken care of and President Cough
Ian has appointed a committee of three
to look after this matter.
The committee is as follows;
y. e. Tallman, Ed Fenton, w. H.
Heer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
LITTLE MOTHER AND BROOD
Of SIX CARED FOR HERE.

A little woman, weighing less than
30 pounds, with a brood of six small
children, was cared for here last
night by the city police at the sta.
tion She had a ticket for Wood
ward. where she says shs has a
brother. but she had no money with
which to buy food. A collection was
taken up among the kind hearted
members of the police force and the
little mother and her brood were
started on their way this morning.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
CITY WILL PUT STOP TO
SPEEDING; ONE FINED

Lewis Ballard, motor car driver
for the Boston Market, who has the
reputation of being the fastest driy-
er in the city, was arrested for
speeding by the city police last
night and paid a fine Of $500. THE
second offense will be the maximum
fine" said Chief Mitchell today. This
fast and reckless driving must stop
before it leads to a tragedy" he add
ed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
FLEEING WHITE SLAYER IS
CAPTURED IN GUTHRIE

Miles A. Kelly was arrested today in
Guthrie by J. A. Brown, deputy
United States marshal, on a charge of
fleeing from justice of the northern
district of Texas to Oklahoma, being
under indictment there for violation
of the white Salve Act" Upon be-
ing brought before Fred W. Green
United States commissioner, he plead
not guilty and waived a preliminary
hearing and was committed to the fed
eral Jail. United States Attorney John
Fain will ask an order of removal to
Texas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
SLAYER OF {. C. MILL|KAN
IS FORMER GUTHRIE MAN
TROUBLE OVER DAMAGE SUIT
AND DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
LED TO TRAGEDY

Ed. L. Bennett, the slayer Of e. G.
Millikan was a former Guthrian.
About u years ago he covered this
territory for the Simmons Hardware
company of st. Louis and made Guth-
rie his headquarters. His then wife
was "high flyer" and caused a great
deal of adverse comment at the time.
After leaving Guthrie he was diyorc-
ed from his wife and later took up
his residence in San Antonio where
he married again.
Benentt and Millikan were ac-
CONTINUED on Page Six)
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
TAKES IN STRANGER
As HER HUSBAND
THIS ENGLlSia AAN is FOOLED
BY RENAL. Y SMOOTH

London, Aug. "a remarkable
case was heard r day in Man
chester court, vii man was ar
raigned ON the chase OF falsely rep.
resenting himself as Sergeant Her
bert Dandy of the Manchester regi-
ment.
The testimony brought out that
the real sergeant had been reported
missing at the Dardanelles on July
10 and that his wife had been so in
formed. Eleven days later the al
legged imposter appeared at Mrs. Dan.
days house, wearing khaki. When
she asked who he was he replied, at
is Herbert They embraced, and
he stayed at the house a wees.
The neighbors began to express
doubt as to the ans Identity until
the wife grew suspi ,ous. Finally
five comrades of Dandy saw him. but
he failed to identify any of them
correctly Then he was arrested,
but Mrs. Dandy's relatives are still
The court held him for further ex.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24

Washington, Aug. 24-Germany
through her ambassador. Herr Bern
storff, has asked the United States
not to take a final stand on the
sinking of the White Star liner Ar
able, until all of the facts are known.
1t was the first word from Ger.
many since the disaster. Bernstorff
telegraphed the state department
saying he had made the request at
the instruction of his government
adding that the German admiralty
had not yet been able to get an Off.
cial report on the sinking.
The ambassadors request is an in
dication that Germany may have
facts, which in its opinion, will JUST.
fly the action of the submarine com
mander.
vt comes as the first ray Of promise
OF the situation, which was admitted
ly growing darker with each hour
of silence on the IG1t of Germany
Now, in view of the ambassadors re-
quest, the state department can do
nothing but wait for a reasonable
length of time for word from Berlin.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
COUNTY PRISONERS
SAVE COUNTY MONEY

County prisoners are painting the
bridge near Ellisons lake this week.
Paint and work for this bridge will
cost the county less than $24 The
lowest estimate Tor the work by con-
tractors was $121.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
ORLANDO WOMAN ASKS
COURT FOR DIVORCE

Charging gross neglect Of duty and
abandonment, Mamie A. Workman to-
day filed suit for absolute divorce
from Benjamin Workman. The
couple have lived for many years in
Orlando. They were married in 1909
No children. The wife asks that her
maiden name of Mamie A. Gray be
restored.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-24
No official Report Yet.

Berlin, Aug. 24-The Overseas ag-
ency says that no official report of
the sinking of the Arabic has been
received and adds "In any event
the Arabic was a British ship, within
the war zone, and enroute to obtain
another cargo of war material"