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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
DINNER GROUPS At
THE COUNTRY CLUB.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. q. Orr of Los An
geles, Cal, guests at the w. H. Keat.
Ing home, will be among the guests
at the weekly picnic supper of one of
the Friday evening groups tonight at
the Country club. Covers will be laid
for twenty-three, the supper being
served indoors instead Of on the lawn
as in warm weather. The party will
remain for the evening party.
Mrs. Ernest Hall Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
will be an out of town guest at an
other picnic supper group, covers be-
ing laid for twenty.
Mrs. B. A. Glew of Creston and Mrs.
H. L. Hills Of Des Moines. Mrs. c. e.
Fahrney's guests. and Mr. and Mrs.
o. W. Hemsworth of Waterloo, guests
of their daughter, Mrs e. B. Howell,
will be included in an informal dinner
party at the club this evening Gov.
ers will be laid for fourteen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
STATE ARCHITECT
INSPECTS NEW SITE

state Architect Liebbe made an in
sapoction Of "Sunnyslope,' the site Of
The new Wapello county tuberculosis
ssanitarium Thursday and expresses
himself as we'll pleased with the place,
4 1ts location and general outlay. Such
institutions as the sanitarium have to
~ inspected by state board of con-
troll representative before they are
used but the Social Service bureau
thought 1t well to have Mr.. Liebbe
come here at the outset as his sugges-
tfons will prove very valuable in the
planning OF the work ct Sunnyslope.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
PRE-NUPTlAL PARTY
At Fl. MADISON.

A charming pre-nuptial courtesy
was extended Miss 10 Saunders, an
October bride-to-be, when Miss Rosa
lie Buescher entertained a company
of friends at an afternoon Kensingtton
today at her home, 5o7 Fifth street
The hours were from until 8 and the
decorations were carried out in the
rainbow shades. A delicious lunch.
con was served and the tables were
decorated very attracuvely with pro-
fusion of garden flowers. The host
ess was assisted by Mrs. r. p. Hollo.
well, Miss Mabel Albright, Mrs. j. r.
Frailey, Mrs. F. A. Woodmansee, Mrs.
Fred Bergthold and Mrs. J. G. Bran.
son. Forty guests enjoyed the de-
lightful affair.-Ft. Madison Daily Gem
City.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
FORMER OTTUMWAN
Webs AT ROCK ISLAND.

Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the parsonage of the Edgewood Bap.
fist church at Rock Island, Miss
Myrtle Pickens of Washington be.
came the bride of Harry e. Kendall
of Rock Island. son of Mr.. and Mrs,
F. A. Kendall of Ottumwa. The brid.
al couple were unattended and the
ceremony was performed by Rev. L.
w. Hostetter. The new home will be
at 1022k West Seventeenth street,
Davenport. The groom is employed as
cigar maker-Davenport Times.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
QUIET WEDDING
..~,.. ~, IN COLORADO,

Announcements have been received
here concerning the marriage Of Mrs
Rilla Rhine to Herman Rhine, which
was solemnized Wednesday at Akron
Colo. The bride, who has been visit
ing her brother, w. Atwood, near Ak
ron during the summer. is a cousin
of Fl. W. King Of this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rime left at once for a honey
moon trip to points in California and
after November 1 will be at home al
1O7 South Ransom street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
CLUB MEETS At
THE BOYLE HOME,

The M. P: Y. club was pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. ]. w. Boyles and
Mrs. Mark Hammond, at their home,
42O West Park avenue, Thursday after
noon. Fourteen members and one Wis
itor were present Handkerchiels
were presented by the members to
Misses Cara and Edna Prosser and
Mrs. H. L. Schwartzenbach in honor
of their birthdays. Autumn flowers
were used In the rooms. The time was
spent socially and with needle work
Two course refreshments were served
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23

ventionally. Of the vivid red, yellow,
blue and green of late fall foliage.
In the foreground, smart clothes for
women are displayed to advantage, the
models seeming to parade along an
avenue marked by tall lights on gray
blue pedestals. Stress is laid on the
beauty of combination of gray and
blue, as in costume Of Holland blue
cloth, trimmed with silver gray fur.
Through the open doors of the
stores, is glimpsed the bright decora.
tons which will enhance the beauty
Of the stock while the big opening is
held for the pleasure and benefit OF
the public. The fact that several OF
the shops have recently taken up
their abode in good looking new
homes adds to the attractiveness Of
the business district.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
WOMEN'S MEETING
y At BARTON HOME,

I'd The Women's Foreign Missionary
society Of the Willard Street Metho
odist church held the regular monthly
meeting with Mrs ]. e.. Barton, 1877
North Willard street. Thursday after
noon. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year
President - Mrs. c. E. Knight.
Vice president - Mrs. j. H. Kiefer
Corresponding secretary Mrs. H
w. Vinson. 49,.
Recording secretary Mrs. l.. G.
Holmes. ...
Treasurer and Superintendent Of the
Young Peoples societies - Mrs. l.. A.
Millisack.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
MRS. MUTE HOSTESS
TO GOLDENROD CLUB.

The Goldenrod club was pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. Charles Mute at
the home of Mrs. Frank Boyd Tia
Glenwood avenue, Thursday afternoon
The rooms were beautifully decorated
with goldenrod. Fourteen members
and one visitor were present Mrs. -
G. Schaffer of Blakesburg an out Of
town member was present TWc
course refreshments carrying out the
color scheme were served. The time
was spent socially and with needle
work .f.... ..- ,s.-. @t. r
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
FORMER OTUMWAN
WEBS At GAlENA, ILL.

Mrs. Ina Hamilton, 1923 Evergreen
street. has returned from Galena, ILL.,,
where she attended the wedding Of her
son, Ray L. Hamilton, whose marriage
to Miss Clara s. Meyer was solemniz-
ed at high noon Tuesday, September
IL, at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Charles Meyer. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamilton will reside at 900 North
First street, Austin, MINI. The groom,
who formerly resided here, is an en-
ploye at the HORNED packing house.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Wulfkuhler OF
k Leavenworth, Kas., are visiting at the
home of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
4 81 Mrs Walter T. Hall, 600 West Fourth
street.
Mrs. BENJAMIN A. Glew and little
MI daughter, Mary, of Creston and Mrs.
II. L. Hills of Des Moines are visiting
relatives here.
Nina M. Wertz has petitioned the
district court for divorce from Har
~ G. Wertz
All was serene in police court this
y morning, no offenders facing Judge
lbou. sery who having partially recovered
,pen ton his illness was able to take up
Select pduties again: '3 ...
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
Light refreshments ver
lAFALOT CLUB
SURPRISES Mr.. 6OAI

The members Of the Lafalot club
and their families very pleasantly sur
prised R. J. Boal at his home, 533 8
Webster street in honor Of his birth
day. Garden flowers furnished the
decorations A 7 o'clock picnic sup
per was served in the dining room
Covers were laid for fifteen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
ELDON

Nick Lutz is on the sick list this
week and not able to be at his place
of business.
Rev Williams and family left fol-
their new home in Humboldt, where
he has accepted call. He was for
merly pastor of the Congregational
church here.
DR.. Johnson and family left Wednes.
day for a few days visit with rela.
tives in Kilbourne.
Mrs. G. E. Appleby returned Wed.
nesday from weeks visit in Wood.
ward with her sisters.
VIM Aubrey is on the sick list this
week.
H. r. Baker left Tuesday for Car
thage, ILL.,, where he is starter for the
races at that place.
Miss Henrietta Hastings was Fair
field visitor Thursday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23

on West Main street. All members
but two were present Miss Goldie
Moline of Moline, Ill.,, and Mrs. G. D.
Arnold OF Des Moines were out OF
town guests. The afternoon was spent
with music and needlework. Two
course refreshments were served. Tne
hostess was assisted In serving by her
daughter, Miss Lorene. -
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MRS, SCHMIDT HOSTESS
TO FRAUEN .VEREIN

Mrs. Carl Schmidt was hostess to
the Frauen Verein of the German
Lutheran church at the Carl Haar-
nagel home 242 South Walnut avenue,
Thursday afternoon. There was a
good attendance and the regular pro-
gram was carried out. The rooms
were beautifully decorated with aut-
tumn flowers and light refreshments
were served
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NEEDLEWORk CLUB
WITH MRS. FlEENER.

Mrs. J. M. F1eener pleasantly enter
tanned the members Of the Rural
Needlework club Thursday afternoon
at her home on Hutchinson avenue. The
time was spent with needlework and
refreshments were served. The clup
will meet in two weeks with Mrs. D.
F.. Funk On Hutchinson avenue.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
CIVIL SERVICE
WORK IN OCTOBER

The following examinations will be
held by the local civil service examin-
ing board in this city during October:
Brick mason.
Oil gauger.
Laboratory assistant in ceramics
Pharmacological aid. f#
Engineer. '.
Sub-inspector of ordnance.
Women will be admitted to the ex;
animation for archaeological aid, but
all of the other examinations are for
men only
Leaflets of information and applica-
ton blanks are available at the money
order room of the Ottumwa postof1ce.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
TEACHERS ENJOY ..
WElNlE ROAST.

The teachers of the Irving school
enjoyed a pleasant outing Thursday
evening at the Moore field on Norm
Elm street. Supper was served at
o'clock, weinies being roasted. Ihe
time was enjoyed informally around
a camp fire.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
kENSINGTON AT s.....
THE KING HOME.

Mrs. H. w. King and Mrs. Paul
Chamberlain very pleasantly entertain
ed at Kensington Thursday after.
noon at the home II the former. 10
North Sheridan ave}ue. About thirty
five guests were present. The time
was spent socially And with fancy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
Many Praise the Treat.
- ment Given by
DIR. BONHAM

Mr.. Scott Of Salem, Iowa, says: "pr.
Bonham cured my wife Of very bad
case of piles without chloroform. She
is very thankful"
Zeb Smith, Ottumwa, says: II was
cured after suffering for twenty years
and had suffered everything"
John Sharp Of Selma, Iowa, says:
II was cured Of piles without chloro.
form or much suffering"
H. M. Chidester Of Abba, Iowa,
says: ri was cured Of rupture
had for forty years"
Mr.. L. Goodwin Oswalt, Abba, says:
II was cured of very bad rupture by
DR.. Bonham. I am much pleased.
Write me if you want to know about
It."
Charles Lowe of Mystic says: my
little girl Is cured Of umbilical rup.
sure taking four treatments" .."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
GLOVER LEAF CLUB
WITH MRS, HINES

The Glover Leaf club was very
pleasantly entertained Thursday after
noon by Mrs. John Hines at her home
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Society
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

TopAY-Mlsses Wormhowde and
Harper hostesses.
Benefit tea at K. c. home for St.
Joseph's. -...
Honor reception At First NJ. e.
church.
Dancing party ut the Country club
house.
Called meeting Of the q. Of !.
TOMoRROW-Mrs. N. e. Harper
hostess at honor luncheon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
Obituary
Mrs. w. A. C. Brown.

s0unty an MTS.7 w. n. .. oTV"T.
he Hage funeral of Mrs. Minerva, wife Of
week, IA. c. Brown, who died in the
.hael Reese hospital in Chicago
we lesday evening, was held from the
4 the mily residence northwest of the city
lounaais morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. o.
anfden of Wilson chapel and Rev. E. w
lMar. Holler of the Benton Street Pres
byterian church conducted the service
'Ss jInterment took place in Ottumwa Gem
,1ss etery Among the relatives from a
MI distance present we're John Nudge OF
Chicago and Miss Grace Shepherd OF
Boise, Idaho.
j. X. Dysart, H. c.. Young and r. ],
Ssf 6hanahan of the Retail Merchants as
oociation attended the funeral return
M ing here at noon. .,.s ,+...r.
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TRI WEEKLY COURIER
ADDRESS.

CHANGING ADDRESS.
Subscribers wishing their ADDRESS
5changed will please give the name OF
SlAe postofice to which the paper mas
been sent as we'll as the postonice
I 70 which they desire 1t changed.
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A called meeting of the Daughters
of Isabella, Adelaide Proctor court
will be held this evening at O'CLOCK
at the home of Mrs. J. P. Cummings
429 North Jefferson street. ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23

Chronic diseases
Of all kinds are
treated and cur.
ed by modern
methods. EIec.
trlcity and me.
chanieal means
are used in many
cures.
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CALLED Meeting
OF THE D. OF I.
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Mrs. Madison Leonard.

II Funeral services for Mrs. Madison
Ieonard, who died Thursday morning
Eaf her home three miles west of the city
I Will be held from the residence Satur-
EIay At p D. M, Rev. Isaac Bussing pre-
l0idinx. Interment will take place in the
0haul cemetery.
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Mrs. Yina Graham.

Mrs. VIVA Graham aged SIS years
I He'd ct the Methodist hospital in Des
sMoines Sunday September 10. The
Remains were taken to Frederick, ILL.,
\ rnneral services were conducted by
REV. "A. X. Byrne of the Methodist
Iehurch at. Beardstown, Ill. Interment
eAook place in Messer cemetery at
4 Frederick Mrs. G. Graham was a
member of Brotherhood of American
lYeomen lodge in Ottumwa.
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|ArtiCleB:
bird pin,-
school sui
No doubt
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William Levon Richards.

William Cevon Richards.
Funeral services for. William Levon
Richards infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Richards. 405 South Miner
street, were held this afternoon at 3
o'clock from the residence. Rev. M. E.
1Reusch presiding. Interment took place
N the Shaul cemetery. ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-23
Mrs. Kate Jones.

Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Jones
{Nilo died Thursday morning at, the
thome Of her daughter Mrs. H. c. Beeler
(113 Lincoln avenue. were held at Chill
ioicotl1e. Mo-, this afternoon at $3.50 in
I4erment taking place there. t''
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
SHANNON
RECORD
LENGTHY
Man Held for Fout & Porter
field Robbery Has Trav-
eled Much-and Fast
PREVIOUS ESCAPADESbARED

]. E. Shannon, held by the Fargo
police in connection with Fout & Port
erf1eld robbery of last winter, has a
criminal record stretching over the
entire country, and Chief Of |Police
Troyer of the Fargo police department
has been successful in unearthing a
goodly share of Shannons career. That
Shannon's correct name is John Sal
mon is feature shown by the rec
ords.
Shannon has been talking for some
time of pleading guilty to the charge
laid against him, as did his alleged
partner, A. Bush Lee, but so far Shan
non has failed to make good-while
two attempts to get out of Jail went
bad.
The record discloses that Shannon
still is wanted at Louisville, Kansas
City and Pittsburgh-and one or the
other of these cities will claim him
when he completes his stay in North
Dakota.
Shannons record, as shown by police
reports, follows:
Record of James Salmon.
Alias James Evans, alias James
Samon, alias John Howard, alias
James e. Stillmaf. alias Tim Stillman
and alias ]. e. Shannon.
AS James Samon arrested at Kan
sas City. Mo-, June 6, 1905, charge vag-
rancy. Case dismissed.
AS James Samon arrested at Dem
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
COMMERCIAL
PREPARATION
BADLY NEEDED

Ogden. Utah, Aug. 25.-Charles E.
Hughes Thursday addressed an audi
ence here on what he termed the ne
cessity of national preparation for
commercial competition with Europe
after the war.
The nominee repeated his declara-
ton that this could be done only un-
der q protective tariff. He reiterated
his statement that he would do all he
could il elected to prevent abuses un.
der protective tariff. He declared
that the time had come to protect
American business and achievement
not to cripple or destroy 1t.
"Show me any way by which legiti-
mate business can succeed" Mr..
Hughes said. ''and am going to do my
utmost to make it succeed"
Mr. Hughes was introduced by j.. A
Howell, judge Of Ogden's district court
who said that delegates to both the
Progressive and Republican conven-
tions at Chicago sat side by side on the
platform.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
German Radicals Demand
Territory From Enemy AS
Consideration of Peace
Slice of Russia, All
of Belgium and Part
Of France for Empire

Berlin Aug rs ia London)A Proclamation containing views
the conditions which might imposed by
published "Indpendent Committee German Peace"
organization formed by those considered be extreme
wa ates in
despite the the
talks Of the destruction the German empire and entente
indulge while
they themselves violating principle of international law
Judgment
their not vanquish"
the Baltic
Volhyna the included in the German sphere
bIwark the annhate
Frances constantly kept in mind the
aso changes would be
in Will be English
so "real guarantees" here are also needed
SPAIN,
Catholic Belgium
mIitariy economically politically"
Concluding the proclamation
"Enslands political
a at euItu
institutions
forcep Let
land will battles, England will
With Hndenbure, sticking
il o
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
Farmers Creamery
at Williston Elects
John Bruegger Head

Williston. N. D., Aug. 25.-John
Bruegger was chosen president Of the
Farmers Creamery and Produce COM
pany at the annual meeting of the
company. Mr.. Bruegger Succeeds w.
w. Keltner,> who refused to be con-
sidered for reelection.
Other officers chosen by the COM
panY to carry out the new plans which
have been adopted, are as follows:
A. ]. Lougheed, secretary; B. J.
Schoregge, treasurer: directors: ]. J.
Larson, B. C. Keihl, F. C. Smith, Gene
Howard.
The Farmers Creamery & Produce
company is now capitalized at $4,000
and practically the entire amount has
been subscribed. The new board will
select an expert buttermaker and
manager from a list OF several now
under consideration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
Men Assert Roads Have
Failed to Make Concrete
Proposal to Avert Break
Employers and Employees
Again Before President
--Situation Unchanged

Washngton Aug sk negotiations have resolved
sns Of optimism both
eight hour day would be found is evident
For the executives.
THE executives
cation
to
he
and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25

FOR WILSON
TOAPPROVE
House Passes Army Bill,
Minus Objectionable
Provision

Washington, Aug. 25.-The army ap-
preparation bill vetoed by President
Wilson because of a provision in it's
revision of the army article of war.
was accepted by the house with the
revision approved by the war depart
ment and now goes again to the presi-
dent for his signature. Chairman Hay
of the military committee, author of
the provision which drew the veto,
made no fight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25

Washington Aug 2-Furthe conferences In effort TO
nationwide railroad held
there apparent change Of Importance in the situation
President Wilson
Representatives the
President Wilson keeping the cabinet meeting waiting
complete the
their views legislation under consideration such
troversy n
"Ths situation said
spokesman for the employees, following the meeting,
"No complete proposition
rendered position exactly
when President Wilson's We
whatsoever"
camsssonsr csamts Of the feders board
President Wilson, regarding
g
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
Furnishing Plan at
Depot Didn't Suit;
Now Bills in Jail

Billy Kitty, transient, believed by
the police to be mentally unbalanced,
didn't like the way the furniture at
the Northern Pacific passenger depot
was arranged, and proceeded to al
range II to suit himself.
Whl, Billy was thus engaged. he
was espied by Special Officer Dan
Costello. Billy then took to his heels.
With Sergeant Sydness. Of the To-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
INSURANCE
STAMP TAX
ELIMINATED
Protest from Country Brings
Action From Senate
Finance Committee

Washington, Aug. 25.-The Demo-
Gratis Of the senate finance committee
today yielding to protests from all
parts Of the country, struck out CT the
emergency revenue bill, the proposed
stamp tax on insurance policies which
proposed one and one-half cent on
each dollar sof premium on all policies,
including life insurance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
LONDON ATTACK
ON WEDNESDAY

London, Aug. 25.-It was officially
announced that after hard fighting on
the Somme front the British lines ad-
vanced several hundred yards in the
region near the Delville wood A Ber-
lin dispatch says the capture of Maure-
pas, on the Somme front, by the
French, is recorded in all official an
nouncement today. The German an
nouncement also says an attack on
London by German airships was made
on Wednesday might,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
Big NAVAL
ENCOUNTER
EXPECTED
Battle Certain With Fleets
Now Nearing in War
Game

Washington, Aug. 25.-A battle be-
tween the two fleets, one defending
the Atlantic coast and the other in
vading, in the greatest war game in
the history OF the American navy can
not long be delayed, it Is believed to-
day. Code messages were picked up
saying invading transports sighted
were believed to be a decoy sent by
Admiral Helm. 1t is believed the two
fleets are drawing closer together
hourly.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
Child Killed as Auto
Carrying Party to Picnic
Lands in Ditch; Upsets

Virginia, Mimi, Aug. 25.-An auto
mobile belonging to julius Shanedel-
ing, local merchant, driven by his
son. Munroe, and carrying eleven
people, mostly children, to a Jewish
picnic at Ely Lake, turned over yes
terday. killing child and iniuring
most Of the Others.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25
GERMAN COUNTER
ATTACK BEATEN

Paris, Aug. 25.-French gains on the
Somme front in the vicinity ~ Mature
pas yesterday were followed by heavy
German counter attacks. An official
report today says the Germans were
repulsed with heavy losses. The Ger
man assault was delivered against
hill No. 121 near Maurepas. Heavy
Smelling Of the German lines continues
in the region Lassigny and Roye.
On the Verdun front the Germans
attacked FIeury in the night but with
out success.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-25

cal police. who was summoned. Co.'S
tello followed Billy through the rail
road yards to Thirteenth street, where
he was taken into custody and placed
I'm the city bastile. No charge was
placed against him.
Since being placed in a cell Billy
has been acting queerly. II his condi-
ton does not improve, he will be
taken before the insanity board.