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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Letter From Willard latham.

A letter was received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Sheldon latham today from their
son, Millard, who is with the Rain
bow Division" in France. The letter
was written on the way over. This is
probably the first letter received here
from any of the Webster City soldier
boys with this division since they
sailed for France.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
T. A. HUDDlESTUN
wins Prize on Colt
Is Now in Chicago at the Horse Show
-"Edgewood Major" is Among
The Winners.

w. A. Neel, who has been in Chicago
attending the stock show, arrived
home Friday, coming on the train
that met with the accident this side of
Cedar Falls. He was in Chicago sew
eral days. He reports that F. A. Hud-
dlestun, who has some thoroughbred
animals at the show, has been awarded
second premium on his shire colt,
"Edgewood Major" two years old.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
VIM, Anderson Breaks Arm.

VIM. Anderson of Jewell had his
right arm broken Thursday while
cranking his Cadillac car in his
garage. 1t was very bad fracture
breaking both bones and they pene-
trated through the skin. DR.. Chris
.tenson accompanied Mr.. Anderson to
Des Moines to have the injury look
ed, after.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Marriage Licenses.

David H. Sanderson, age 25.
Anna l.. Ostergren, age 2S.
Geo. Frohling, age 81.
Hazel Harriet Bolger, age 81.
John L. Iverson, age 40.
Agnes NJ. Sandahl, age 80.
Carl L. Robertson, age 25.
Gertrude NJ. Bolger, age "a.
Jeremiah Reade, age Ga.
Annie H. Hidman, age 60.
Henry Lemley, age %.
Mamie Prescott, age 20.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Is Below Zero.

c. d. Carpenter, official weather
record keeper for Hamilton county,
reports that his government thermo-
meter last night went to Is degreaa
below zero. Saturday night it was
IL below.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Catches Thumb in Machine.

Joe Henneberry caught the end OF
his left thumb in an ironing machine
at the Star laundry few days ago,
tearing off the nail and crushing the
Zip of the member Joe had been un-
illness and had just returned TO his
duties when the accident occurred.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
|QUARANT|NES LIFTED
FROM 10 HOMES HERE
Diphtheria Quarantines Lifted, Fol-
lowing Taking OF Negative
Culture Tests.

Diphtheria quarantines were lifted
from the following homes today:
Eugene Boylan, 1925 Bluff street.
Miss Emma Glasgow, 906 Bell Ave.
Jesse E. Songer, 1915 First street.
J. T. Mckee, 403 Oak avenue.
J. H. Rhoer, 112 east Second street,
George Claude, Woodstock.
C. L. Karr, 1915 Union.
Gill Hanken, southeast Of town.
George Garth, north OF Webster
City
Mrs. Mamie Sohn, 943 First.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Because of lack of candidates ii

Because of lack of candidates the
clerk-carrier examination which was
to have been held at the local post
Office Saturday has been postponed
to January y, 1918. A slight change
has been made in the regulations.
Anyone whose eighteenth birthday
comes within thirty days of the ex-
animation date will be admitted.
Heretofore the applicant had to be
eighteen years of age.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
viii Spend Winter in Texas.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Bailey and Mr.
and Mrs. A. p. Woolston leave to-
morrow morning to spend the win
ter in Texas. They will visit Cor
pus Christi, Galveston, and other
points. p NJ. Banks, who goes to
Corpus Christi for a three or four
weeks stay, will accompany them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Sprains Hand Badly.

While cranking the w. p. Russell
grocery delivery car Saturday. llo
Harris, the delivery man, sprained
his right hand badly, necessitating
medical attention. The injured mem-
her is swollen and very painful and
will incapacitate Mr.. Harris for work
for several days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
) NO RELIEF FROM COLD
IN SIGHT THIS WEEK

The weekly weather forecast,
issued by the United States
. weather bureau for the week
beginning yesterday. gives no
indication for any relief from
the cold. 1t follows.
= For upper Mississippi and
: lower Missouri valleys: The
weather will moderate some
. what in the early part of the
week, but as whole the week
will be fair and cold.
Z Z
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

Navis, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Brewer, underwent a
minor operation Saturday morning
for the removal of tonsils and ade-
noids.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

b. F. Nickerson, who has been
very i'll for the past week, is no bet
ter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

The w. R. C. will hold it's annual
election of officers at 2:30 Thursday
afternoon in Bair Hall. A good at
tendance is desired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

A neat garage is being built on the
rear of the United Brethren parson-
age property. ".
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Real Estate Transfers.

Jennie S. West and hush to ]. P.
Talcott-wd-lot l6 blk 90, Third Add.
Williams.-$200.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

The Universalist choir will meet at
Z o'clock tomorrow evening with Mrs.
w. H. Cook to practice Christmas
music.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

Calling cards printed at this Office
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
TO TEACH MILITARY L
 SCIENCE AT STORRS.
Charles H. Jennings Will Assume
 Duties at State College Sept. 1.

Charles H. Jennings, second lieuten- ant, retired. of the United States regu- lars, vii! act as professor of military science a. the Connecticut Agricultural college during the coming year, ac- cording rc a telegram just received by President Charles E. Beach. MT. Jen- nings will assume his duties at the state college Sept. 1.
 This appointment assures the con- tinUation of the military work which has been a part of the college instruc- ton in the past.
 A young man now entering the Con- necticut Agricultural collegeS if a citi- zen of the United States ana physically fit, becomes 8 member of the reserve officers training corps. Without cost he is furnished with rifle uniform ana necessary equipment. Foc two years he devotes three hours week to mili- tary training under the prescribed course. At the end of the two years, if he so elects, and if he is recon1- mended by the president of the college and the commandant, he may sign an agreement to devote five hours a week to an advanced course in military training for the remaining two years of the college course and to undertake such camp training as may be pre- scribed by the secretary of war. To those who elect the advanced course monthly payment will be mad de of about $9. Under the present plan camp training will call for four weeks in the summer of each of the two years of the advanced course. All expenses of the | student Tor summer camp training will | be met Ky the United States govern ment.
 A graduate of the college who has | completed the advanced course is eli gible for appointment by the president | of the United States as second Iie1- | tenant in the regular army for a period | of six months with pay at S100 per
 month and to a commission in the of l hcers' reserve corps.
 | The Connecticut Agricultural college | was one of the first of colleges to be designated by the war department for l the eStat 1iShment of a unit of the re-
 serve officers training corps. The system or instr uction is so arranged as least to interfere with the specific ed - l ucation of the student in other fields Education for performance of duties
 of citizenship takes it's place beside
 education for the enjoyment of the
 rights of the citizen
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
SEEN AND HEARD IN WESTERLY
Assault Cases iu District Cour-Home Guard and Odd Eel lows Attend Funeral of George Nc Stapin-Lghning's Doings in Fridays Storn1-S Randall, Hiding From Capture, Found in Feather Bed

The ThIrd district court, Judge Oliver H. Williams. was in session three hours Friday and nearly all the time was consumed in hearing the testimony in the case of Thomas E. Brown, chief of police. complainant, against Saliva tore Sposito and Frank Vito, charged with a violent assault upon Joseph Sobzsalz, during which the defendants nose was slit by knife or some sharp instrument. Both of the accused pleaded rot guilty and asked for op
 portunity to engage counsel They were defended by Judge Herbert W. Rathbun. and Town Solicitor Harry B Agard represented the state The tes- timony was all taken through the in depreciation of Michael Turano. A fine of S25 and costs was imposed upon SpOsito and SIS and costs upon Vito. The costs in each case was $9.S0. Paid.
 Judge Williams reserved decision in injuries inflicted in the case of Mrs. Abraham Caplan against Joseph La lema- The amount claimed is S2oO.
 The funeral services of George McC. Staplin, who vFI 2 employed as brake at Stamford Tuesday afternoon, were held in Christ Episcopal church, West erly. Friday afternoon and conducted by Rev. William F Williams. the rec tor After prayers at the home of the widows parents MT. and Mrs R. J. escorted to the church by C company, Pawcatuck. Connecticut Home guard Ca ptain Shelby Nicholas and led by Major Charles P. Williams, mounted The state troops marched into the church and attended the service, as
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
TAKES CHARGE OF
 MARKET NEWS SERVICE.
C. R. Runyan of U. S. Department of :. Agriculture Now With Defense
 Council.

c. R. ,Runyan, representing the bu- reau of markets, United States depart -ment of agriculture, arrived at the headquarters of the committee of food supply of the Connecticut state coun- ci1 of defense Friday and will immedi- ately take charge of the market news service for the peach growers.
 MT. Runyan. who nas had consider able experience in this worK, will keep n daily communication wish the peach markets in New York, Boston, Spring field Portland, Providence. Hartford, Fall River, New Bedford, New Haven, Bridgeport. Worcester and ether New England markets. He will tabulate the information received from these mar kets and will keep the growers inform ed in regard to market conditions. This information will Include a report on weather conditions, receipts. varieties rrices and market demands It will also report all shipments of peaches into New England during the previous hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
COAL SHOVELER LOST
 PART OF FINGER
Blown Off by Dynamite Cap in Loac
 of Ccai

Daniel Sullivan, shoveler for the New London Coal Co. had the end Of the index finger of the left hand blown off by a dynamite cap which exploded in coal he was shoveEnS on board of a barge which was 'discharging al the wharf of the company in Bank street New London, a few days ago. Sul- ivan is a patient at the Memorial hospital
 Sullivan was in the hold of a barge shoveling coal when his shovel came in contact with an unfired dynamite cap. There was a loud explosion and Sullivan was thrown backward on the coal while other shoVelers nearby were nearly thrown from their feet
 The injured man was rushed to the Memorial hospital where it was found that the end of the index finger had been blown off and that one or two of the other fingers were slight, y bruised and lacerated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

The local board for state division No. I, Of which Dr.. John |. May of West erly is a member, examined 15 regis trants Wednesday and of this number six did not file claim for exemptions or discharge. Eight who are physical " qualified filed claim for discharge and one young man was physically dis qualified.
 The following are those claiming discharge: Frank E. James, Westerly widowed mother; AmiIcave Cassani, Westerly, wife: Gennaro Guarizlia, Westerly, wife and child: William B. Opte, Westerly. aged parents: Frank Cashignano. Bradford, alien; Frank H. Card, South Kingstown, wife and child; Arthur D. Wentworth East 1ss~Azawich. widowed mother; Edward
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

A new Peruvian Cabinet has been formed with Senor Francesca Tudela as Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

Here girls and boys and men and women is your chance to gain na- tion-wide recognition for your war garden vegetables and earn some money too. The National Emergency Food Garden Commission of Wash ington, of which Charles Lathrop Pack. president of the American Forestry Association, Is the head, an- nounces s, ,969 in prizes and Ma tional Certificates of Merit for the best canned vegetables grown in war gardens. Tell your state, county or war garden fair and exhibit officials to write to P. s. Ridsdale, the sec- retary, at 210 Maryland Building, Washington. D. C., for information
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

did also Narragansett lodge of esd Fellows. The church was filled with relatives and friends. Burial was in River Bend cemetery
 There were beautiful floral tributes, among them a large wreath of laven- der sweet peas and white lilies from the widow, Julia Rooney Staplin; broken column of asters and roses from father Of deceased; a pillow of roses ana asters, from c company; a large wreath of auratum lilies. from weavers of the American Velvet com pany; a spray of roses, from the Pyth- ian Sisters; a standard of three links of sweet peas, auratum lilies and glad io1i, fro'n Narra gansett lodge of Odd Fellows; spray of gold band lilies, from Cyclone Engine company, and a spray of Easter lilies, from the Pequot fac tory.
 Ar Staplin was born in Stonington son of MT. and Mrs. James E. Staplin.
 For an hour Friday morning, between 0.3O and o.3O, Westerly was in darkness while the thunder roared, the lightning flashed and the rain came in torrents Even the artificial light hickered, dim med and doused at intervals and all by reason of the severity of the storm. Lightning struck telephone pole op- posite the Reuter- plant, without seri- ous result. but all over town the eIec- tric, trolley ard< telephone service was temporarily deranged. The cap of the iron trolley line pole in front of the Nash store was struck and 1attened through the hollow pole. The cap of a similar pole on the opposite side of the str"e- was knocked askew at the same time.
 At Watch Hill the cupola of the resi- dence of Postmaster Winslow York was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

Gov. R. Livingstone Beeckman has proclaimed that gambling must cease in the Cradle of Religious Liberty at once and that there will be no more of t in Rhode Island during his admins tration. Not having direct control of .he police departments, he has ordered all the sheriffs of the state to meet i,im Friday at his office in the state capitol to receive specific orders to close up every gambling house and to remove every slot machine or gam bling device from the saloons. lie will hold the effectiveness of his orders
 Sheriff John R. Wilcox of Washing ton county says that the complaints in the main for the county come from Narragansett Pier and since the issu- ance of the governors orders he visited the Pier to enforce the orders. but found that Chief of Police HasweIl had preceded him and that the lid had been llaced on all known gambling places and hermetically sealed. The sheriff said he would take steps at once to make sure that Washington county shall be free from any kind of gam bling. and that he would see to it that concerned, the sheriff said that with the cooperation of Police Chief Brown there would be strict adherence to the governors orders.
 Governor Beeckman stated that in talking with Sheriff Wilcox of Wash ington county concerning the gambling situation the sheriff said that the ac- tivities of the gamblers in some parts of the county were a scandal and a disgrace This matter ought to have been attended to by the local police but now that the governor had called Washington county would do his full duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

damaged. and shingles were ripped from the roof of St. Clair chapel at Pleasant View The lightning struck a tree at Musicolony, taking nearly every leaf from the branches.
 Si Randall, alias Hazard, we'll known by his criminal acts in this section, who is serving a term at the house Of correction in Cranston, made his es cape from that institution Wednesday by suddenly plunging from the place he was at work down an embankment and into some dense woods. Supt. Ira Higgins notified the sheriff's and the police departments. Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Bennett. now of Kent ce1ln- ty, and former jailer at Kingston, was soon on the trail of the convict and located him at his home about three miles from East Greenwich. He noti fled Superintendent Briggs and two eepers were sent from the institution
 The officers went to Randalrs home and they spotted him going to an open window on the secend fool and pre- pairing to slide down a chain that was evidently there for the purpose The officers shouted and Randall suddenly disappeared When Sheriff Bennett entered the room Randall was out of sight, but floating feathers led to his discovery. He had ripped open bed- tick and hidden himself in the feathers. He was yanked from his hiding and returned to Cranston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

lt is self evident that all who com init serious crime in Pawcatuck village gre not behind prison bars, although some of the best known are now serv- ing time in Rhode Island and Connecti- cut institutions Following close on the break into the Sylvia store came another after closing time Thursday night in the Workin gnen's club. En- trance was forced into the stewards room and few boxes of cigars and two bottles of whisl<ey were taken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-25

in the earlier part OF the season and
the Detroit sluggers are following Ty
Cobb's lead by denting the ball hard
The Giants still are leading in the
National league race. but the Phil
lies gained half a game on them IN
the last week, The series between
the two clubs, which started yester-
day. may change the standings be-
fore the week is out. Chicago just
held its own, and the only change
in the. standings was the uplift Of
the Dodgers, who climbed into sixth
place over the Braves
Pitchers held the interest in the
games last week The hero" of the
twirlers was Ernie Shore. Of the Red
SoX. He got into the hall OF fame
when he hurled a no-hit game against
the Nationals. 1t was no fuke either
not man reaching first while Ernie
was on the mound.
This week will see more sensational
clashes. The Giants will play with
Philadelphia for the first part OF the
week and then come back home to
meet the Braves. After their series
with the Giants the Phillies go to
Brooklyn for the week end fracas
with the Dodgers Chicago will fight
for further advantage by meeting
US nearest opponents, Cincinnati and
s. Louis
In the American league the odds
favor the Red Sox slightly. While
they are dallying with the Senators
and Yankees, the White Sox will be
up against a SITTER argument They
have to meet the fast-going Tigers
and the Flevelands
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-25

terry c, the Grimes battery of Ports
mouth, and the detached organization;
Battery p. of Hampton.
New Battery in sight. NJ.
Six batteries form a regiment of
artillery. and this has been authorized
ny the government for formation in
virginia. With five batteries ready
TOT duty, II Is not believed that the
sixth VIII be long in getting together
In fact. there is some mention Of form
ing another battery here in Richmond
but there is strong indication Of the
formation of new battery points to
Lexington. where many Washington
and Lee men could be secured.
In every war that has been fou ght by
inc United States. Lexington has
placed company of men in the field
Back In the Revolutionary war, when
the Washington and Lee university
was known as Liberty college. IL was
represented by an organization known
as the liberty guards. In succeeding
wars It's representation had been prom
inent.
For this reason II is believed that
the Washington and Lee bows at Lex
inston will not discontinue the record
esta blished In former days, and that
the battery will be formed there
Major WORKMAN and Colonel Stern have
been interested themselves In this
idea, and have communicated with
Major w. A. Anderson, at Lexington.
who will canvass the situation and
see what the chances are there for the
organization of the new command.
Failing, the battery would doubtless
be gotten together here.
Major Workman stated Yesterday
that he would call out. on the recent
of orders. all of the men connected
with the artillery, including those en-
rolled In the new headquarters AID
supply companies. on which organiza-
lions Lieutenant Edward j. Reagan has
done much good work. This officer has
hroush the majority of the men needed
for these companies together In re-
short space OF time.
some military men were OF the
opinion Yesterday that the new head
and supply companies would
not be called into service until the reg
iment was formed. II Is likely. how
eyer. that this question will be re-
ferred to Governors Island for settle
ment
N"t"t Training Camps Ready Soon.
Washington, June 2+.-Secretarv OF
the Navy Daniels announced tonight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-25
Kew FIELD ARTILLERY
BATTERY IS IN SIGHT
Lexington May Form Company I'm Few
Days. Which Means That Vir-
ginia VIII Have Regiment.
MAJOR WORKMAN is OPTIMISTIC
Those Enrolled I'm Headquarters and
supply Companies VIII Be Called
Out With Other Batteries of Ar
tilIery I'm State.

Plans are under way for the rapid
completion of the regiment of field
artillery, and 1t was stated last night
that from present indications this
would be done in a short time. Major
r. NJ. Workman. commanding officer of
the battalion. returned to Richmond
yesterday morning from Danville. and
announced that the one remaining bat
terry necessary for the formation of
the regiment was in sight, His absence
his original plans for the forming If
before he leaves for the South, the
work will continue after his departure
No orders were received here yester-
day from Governors Island confirming
the message received by Governor
Stuart Friday night calling the bat
TALON of'field artillery into federal SER
vice for duty at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
1t was understood that there was an
urgent need for the troops at the ON
GERS training camp there. and that no
time would be lost in having them
start for the South: The batteries are
prepared to mobilize as soon as the
order for such action Is received.
With Colonel 10 Lane Stern, inspec-
tor general. Major Workman inspected
the new Danville battery Of artillery
Friday night and they will be imme-
dlately recommended for recognition.
The new organization Is composed of
202 men. including Ave officers It is
the fifth battery in Virginia. the others
being Battery A, the Richmond Howitz-
ers; Battery B. the Norfolk Blues Bat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-25
BIRDS TRIM LEAFS
IN FAST ENCOUNTER

Baltimore. June Pin one OF the
fastest games played here this sea :
son. the orioles defeated the Toronto
Maple Leafs > TO /. at the Gentle
mems Driving park The game was
PLAYED In an hour and twenty eight
minutes and was = PITCHERS battle be-
tween Ruhe Parnham late OF the
Athletics, and lefty Thompson. the
former having the breaks of the ball
About 1900 fans were present. Bat
ting Of Williams featured Barber
saved the game for the Birds in the
ninth when he speared Schultz's liner.
making sensational leap. Score: