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Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
MAGNOLIA.

Miss Emma Faulkner returned to
Salisbury, Nd, on Wednesday to re-
open her music studio; her sixth
consecutive year. She spent an en-
joyable vacation, chiefly at her home
here.
The public schools opened Monday
with the same corps Of teachers as
last year.
The second quarterly conference
for this charge will be held Saturday
afternoon, the 29th inst. at p. m.
The District Superintendent will &C.
cupy the pulpit on Sunday evening,
September S0th.
Rev. John Anderson was enter
tanned by relatives here this week.
The anniversary of Barratt's Chap
ell will be held the second Sunday in
October. Rev. Charles NJ. Boswell,
of Philadelphia, has been secured by
the pastor, Rev. G. r. Ellis, to de-
liver the sermon. Special music is
being prepared.
Mr.. and Mrs. AlburtOn Smith en-
tertained at a reunion of the Davis
families, related to the late James
Davis, at their home near town Sun
day.
A broach, belonging to Mrs. Kath.
crime Mack, was lost Sunday even
ing, between the homes Of Mrs. Hart
and Isaac Morris. Will the finder
please return to the postoffice.
Cards were received announcing
the marriage of Miss Dorothy War
rem of Magnolia, on August fifth, in
Philadelphia, to DR.. George Arnold
Brown, of Water Valley, Miss. Miss
Warren is a graduate nurse and
member of one four old and prom
inent families. DR.. Brown is son
of Rev. C. d. Brown, rector Of the
Episcopal church in Water Valley,
and also a young surgeon of growing
repute. He has received his commits
sion as first lieutenant in the Hospi-
tai Corps, and is now being given a
three months term of instruction by
the government, in Philadelphia, pre-
paTatOry to departing for France.
By special arrangement the pastor
announced that Rev. William Lord
will occupy the pulpit next Sunday
morning at 10:30 o'clock.
Mrs. James W. Kerbin and Mrs.
John W Wright were entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs James W. Kerbin, Jr.,
in New York City, for several days
last week
Mrs. Pauline Hart and sons desire
to thank their friends and neighbors
for the many kindnesses shown them
/ in their recent bereavement.
c. F. Johnson went to Philadelphia
Monday on the Steamer Frederick.
With very favorable weather condi-
tions the Ladies Aid Society held
their social in Red Mems Hall last
Saturday evening, with good results.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reed have a
new responsibility added to their
home. a daughter.
Mrs. Patience Hart has closed up
her home and will spend some time
with her children in Philadelphia and
Newberry, Va.
The teachers meeting was resumed
on Wednesday evening, holding their
first meeting after vacation with
Rev. and Mrs. G. R. Ellis.
Robert Johnson and family Of Will
mington were entertained over the
week end by Mr.. and Mrs. H. c..
johnson and Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Sax
ton.
W. Wallace White of Wilmington.
spent Saturday and Sunday at his
home.
C. d. VanBurkalow was the guest
of Mrs. Hettie Connor this week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
Had 70 Swallow Many Things.

An amusing anecdote is related OF
the late Hungarian statesEfap Tisza.
who when one day dining at the HOf-
burg with the Austrian emperor placed
a large pear upon his plate at dessert.
The emperor remarked to his minis
ter that cold fr1lt after a hot dinner
was injurious 10 the digestion.
Tisza replied. The stomach Of a
Hungarian prince, your majesty. is
obliged to be a strong one"
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
Aner AZ pirner.

Il ate next to a red headed woman"
said the fresh young man after the din
ner party.
"And / ate next to nothing" replied
the woman alluded to. who happened
to be within hearing.zFlorida Times
Union.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
A Watch Repairing Tlp.

It's astonishing how many fine
watches are ruined each year by be-
ing placed in the hands of poor and
inexperienced workmen for repairs.
A slight oversight on their part often
causes an unnoticeable grinding and
chucking that will wear out the best
movement made in a short time. Why
run the chances? Leave your repair
ing in our hands, and you'll get all
that long experience and honesty can
give. Stokes, the Jeweler, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
HARRINGTON.
Popular Lady WEEDS.

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth
Fleming, daughter of the late Ezekiel
Fleming, of Harrington, was a bril-
liant affair. Miss Fleming has been
in Philadelphia for several years, at
which place she was a specialist in
kindergarten training, and it was
while thus engaged that she met her
husband, Joseph Holt, Of Wilmington.
The wedding took place in Philadel-
phia, and the wedding breakfast was
served at the Bellevue Stratford
Hotel. They will reside in Whining
ton
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
Government.

A man must first govern himself be-
fore be be ct to govern a family and
his family ere he be At to bear the gov
eminent In the commonwealth.-Sir
Walter Raleigh.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21

There Is one thing we all strive 70
dO-Get Results. The one sure way
to get results and get them quickly
Is By usin- the @Cent-a-WOrd" column
II the Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
Tomato Market BOOMING.

The tomato market has been full Of
interest the past week, even to those
who have no tomatoes to sell, as the
prices have been so high as TO at
tract attention from everybody. When
tomatoes sell for over 81 basket it
is a sign that somebody is pinched to
fill their obligations; but this does not
interest the fellow now who has to-
matoes to sell. Those who have late
patches Of tomatoes will probably get
more money from just a few acres
than from the balance of their crops.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
pistInetlon.

els that reckless orator an agitatorr
"No. He's merely an irritatOr."-
Washington Star.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21

Some one wants what you have to
selll Then advertise It in the Chron-
icle next week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21

Civilization is arst and foremost q
moral thIng.-Amiel.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
W q. r. y. Elect Oficers.

The W. c. T. U. Society met at
the home of Mrs. Sara Hurd last
week, and elected officers for the en-
suing year. Mrs Mary E. Curtis,
who has been nearly a year travelling
in California and Utah, was unani-
mOusly elected president. Mrs. Gar
rett Harrington was chosen as dele
gate to the State convention to be
held at SeafOrd in October. After the
business session was over refresh
ments were served and a pleasant So
cial evening past with their host.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-21
Child Broke Her Arm.

The small daughter of Mrs. Fred
erick Melvin fell and broke her arm
last Saturday. DR.. Riley gave her
medical attention and she is now get
ting along finely.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
WEBSTER CITY, IOWA, TUESDAY MAY 20, 1912.


will be done through the Red Cross,
the idea being practically :, to
strengthen and enlarge the Red
Cross.
Mrs. Whitley, as state president
of the Iowa Federation of Women's
clubs, is widely known and there
fore we'll qualified for the superin-
tendency of the Iowa division. She
is now busy mapping out plans to
lay before the meeting which she
thinks will be largely attended by
Iowa women.
According to some newspaper re-
ports the meeting is to be held in
the Hotel Chamberlain in the cap
ital city, but these papers are in
error. Mrs. Whitley says the meet
ing is to be in the state house at
the invitation of Iowa's governor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
REGISTRARS APPOINT
ED.BY SHERIFF NELSON
Sheriff Nelson Selects Citizens to
Look After Conscrip.
ton Law.

Sheriff Rufus E. Nelson has ap
pointed the following Hamilton
county citizens chief registrars fol
each voting precinct to enforce the
conscription law. All men 21 to 81
years, inclusive, are required to reg.
lister at their voting precinct on
June 5, and Sheriff Nelson asks ev-
cry Hamilton county citizen to show
his loyalty by assisting the regis
trars in this work as much as pos
sible.
The chief registrars appointed, to-
gether with their residence and the
voting precinct they represent, are
as follows:
M. o. Tjernagel, Story City, Scott
township.
A. E. Kalseim, Randall, Ellsworth
township.
Elmer Fardal. stanhope, Clear
Lake township. .@.
Ed. Peterson, Stratford,, Marion
townshirs II sssss Il 8
:. i.ssrre; Stfatford. Webster
township. &,' Eis 3s
Ray Hendrickson, Jewell, Hamil-
ton township.
Frank Snyder, Jewell, Lyon town
ship.
John e. Peterson, Ellsworth, Lin
coin township.
James Knickerbocker, Radcliffe,
Rose Grove township.
E. l.. Eppard, Kamrar, Liberty
township.
L. N. Mason, Webster City, inde-
pendence township.
Hugh Nairn, Webster City, Free
dom township.
Robert Downs, Webster City, FIRE.
mont township.
Frank Bosworth, Webster City,
Cass township.
James w. McNee, Blairsburg,
Blairsburg township.
Ray Johnson, Williams, Williams
township.
r. G. Remley, City, First ward.
Fred Hahne, City, Second ward.
Sam Meadow, City, Third ward.
Weldon Helmick, City, Fourth
ward.
w. Fl. Richardson, City, Fifth
ward.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
WEBSTER CITY GETS
THROUGH ALL RIGHT
No Serious Results From Sunday
Law Enforcement-Lid Down
Tight on Business.

The enforcement Of the Sunday
AWs in Wehxtsr City Sunday did
not result dtsast u sef
to any interest. The lid was down
tight all day and no arrests for yiO2
lations were made. Some Of the boys
who had not laid in supply the
night before were little short on
cigars and tobacco, and some Of the
dear girls had to do without ice
were a few autoists, too, who had
neglected to buy a supply of gaso-
line and were compelled to cut short
their usual Sunday tour, but as 1t
rained in the afternoon the sorrow
Of the situation was somewhat miti-
gated, because when Providence
made the day unfit for joy riding 1t
did no good to complain at the Off
GERS for doing their duty in the di-
rection of law enforcement. Some
Of the boys who have been used to
loafing around the few places that
usually open on Sunday were denied
this great privilege, but they man
aged to get through the day without
serious hardship or suffering.
Church goers did not find the seats
more fully occupied than usual, but
it may be that with Sunday closing
as a regular diet it will increase
church attendance, but nobody ex-
poets such result.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
CHANGE AT FIRST NA-
T|0NAL. BARBER SHOP
F. L. Malcolm Purchases shop-H.
c. Horsley Is Preparing for
Military Duty.

Frank L. Malcolm, owner of the
barber shop in the Central Heating
company's building, has purchased
the First National barber shop of II.
c. Horsley, taking possession satur-
day. Mr.. Malcolm will discontinue
his other shop at the expiration of
his lease on the building, June /,
and thereafter devote his entire at
tention to the First National shop.
VIM. 3. Fox, q barber in the employ
of Mr.. Malcolm, will conduct the old
Malcolm shop until that time.
Mr.. Horsley recently applied for
into an officers training
school, his application being received
too late for him to enter with the
first number Of men accepted for
training. He is subject to
call at any time, however, and is get
ting his business affairs in readiness
to leaving the city. He
doesn't anticipate call before July
and will be on duty in the First Ma
tional shop in the meantime.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
STORY COUNTY BOY
IN EUROPEAN WAR
Willard Wire of Cambridge, Iowa,
in the Trenches With the
French Army.

Willard Wire of Cambridge, Story
county, young soldier boy who is
we'll known by C. Osmundson and
others Of this city, is in the French
army fighting the Germans and re-
Gently wrote to his folks, the letter
appearing in the last issue of the
Cambridge Leader. The letter fol-
lows:
Just few lines to let you know
that l am still on top and getting
along all o. k, only somewhat tired
out after the big battle we had. l
suppose you have read about it in
the papers. l. hope we will never
have to go through another one like
it. Easter night we went to the
trenches and Monday morning at
daylight we were all lined up ready
to go after Fritz. There were about
100000 of us spread out to about a
12-mile front, and it was quite a
surprise to the Germans. After
shout two hours of hard fighting We.
had driven them back; then we had
to wait for reinforcements, which
didn't come until about Friday. l
never saw so much mud and water
before. All the shell holes We're
full and mud waist deep in places.
but we got through all right, and l
never was so tired in all my life.
We had good many casualties, and
so did Fritz, and we got about 12,-
900 prisoners. The French made
another great advance on the 18th
on q 40-mile front. The Germans
are being driven back all along the
line now. The prisoners didn't even
know that the states were at war.
They are getting pretty tired of it
and l don't think it will last a
great while. Some of the villages
here are flat to the ground and the
country is all torn up. The shell
holes are bad-all sizes up to about
so feet across and 80 feet deep. The
Germans have some very nice dug
outs. Some of them are 40 and 5O
feet square and 40 to 60 feet deep
under ground, and all fixed up with
waterworks and electric lights. Some
OF them have wall paper on the
walls. A person wouldn't think 1t
was war time to see them. If 1t
were not for them they couldn't live
at all. We shell them much and
their trenches are all torn up. We
got quite a few souvenirs, but the
best one l think is ourselves to get
out alive. l hope and pray that the
cruel and wicked war will soon be
over and peace reign once more.
WILLARD WIRE.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
Brother Dead.

Word was received at the Chas.
Younkee home last Friday of the
death of Mr.. Younkee's oldest broth
er, August Younkee, at his home in
Milwaukee, Wis. Mr.. Younkee left
this city at once to attend the fu-
neral service. Mr.. Younkee was SO
years old, the Oldest of four broth
ers, and his passing was due to all
ments incident to old age. His death
will be mourned by his wife and four
grown children, all Of whom will be
present in the old home at this sad
time, as will the brothers residing in
Chicago, Minneapolis and this city.
Mr.. Younkee and members of his
family attended the celebration of
the golden wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Younkee at their
home here two years ago and will
be remembered by many of the
friends of the family. Mr.. Younkee
leaves heritage to his family and
friends in the memory of long. sue
cessful and well rounded career as
lived by good man and a good cit
iZen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
SUPERINTENDENT Of
IOWA DIVISION
Mrs. F. E. Whitley Selected for I'M
portant Position by Ma.
tional Committee.

Mrs. +. E. Whitley has been ap-
pointed by the national committee OF
the Women's Council of Defense, in
session this week in Washington, to
the position of superintendent of the
Iowa division, and she has called q
meeting of the heads of all women s
organizations throughout the state
for Tuesday, May 20, in the state
house at Des Moines, the invitation
to meet there having been extended
by Gov. w. l.. Harding. The Wo-
mems Council Of Defense is ma
tional organization recently author
lied by the government, and the ma
tional committee, named by Presi-
dent Wilson, appoints superintend-
ent for each state in the Union. Its
purpose is to organize the women of
America that they may be of help
to their country during a national
crisis, as the European women have
been. The organization is directed
by and connected with the govern
ment. and in order to prevent any
duplication Of the work, Its duties
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
boy SCOUT BANQUET
LARGELY ATTENDED
Nelson Fassett, Toastmaster, and
Boy Scouts Deliver Inter.
esting Talks.

The fourth annual father and son
banquet Of the Boy Scouts was held
in the dining hall of the Baptist
church Friday night and it was un-
doubtedly the most successful meet
ing of it's kind ever held by them.
The chief reason why it was better
than usual was because the boys
made all the talks, instead of sitting
back and allowing the fathers to
make the orations.
The ladies of the Baptist church
furnished the spread and i. was a
bountiful one. The tables were dec
Grated with apple blossoms and
American flags, which decorations
were highly complimented. After
the guests had been seated, practi-
cally all minds were centered upon
the banquet, which was served in
three courses.
Nelson Fassett acted in the capac-
ity of POSTMASTER and filled the bill
to the queens taste. He gave a short
preliminary talk, after which Billy
Macgoey recited "Billys Dream"
This was followed by a reminiscent
narrative by Lewis Vogt, who re-
minded his hearers of some of the
experiences through which the Boy
Scouts had passed while on camping
expeditions. 1t was conceded by
those present that Lewis was a COM
ing orator. although he is SO small
he had to stand upon a chair to be
seen and heard. Gale Leonard then
gave short talk on what should be
done to honor the flag, and this, too,
was very interesting.
Scout Master Murray McMurray
closed with d brief review of what
the boys had done. and gave a list
OF the contests which had been en-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
THE FORMAL OPENING Of THE new
HANSON & TYLER AUTO CO. GARAGE
Will Entertain Friday Evening.

When one speaks Of an entertain
ment, under ordinary circumstances,
he or she is led to believe that they
are going to get something for moth
ing, but in this particular case it
is just exactly different.
Webster City has started another
band and the members are very de-
sirous Of cleaning last years slate.
For that reason they are going to
stage an entertainment at the opera
house on Friday evening Of next
week and expect every man, woman
and child to attend A number of
local people will assist with the pro-
gram.
Because of the large number of
band men who were members of the
Second Iowa band, last years books
show large deficit and it will be
taken care of if possible.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
MANY AUTOMOBILES
ARE BEING STOLEN
Sheriff Nelson Receives Many Offers
of Reward for Return of
Cars Taken.

1t appears that automobile thieves
are busy all iover the state. more
busy than ever before. 1t is reported
that seven Ford cars were stolen in
4Des MoinesS In one day last week,
Sheriff Nelson has received many
scircelars at late, telling of thefts
and offering rewards for the recOv-
cry OF cars. 1t behooves car owners
to look well to the safety of their
machines.
Saturday night, Carl Glenn, resid-
ing few miles south of town, was
in the city with his Ford. When he
got ready to go home he found his
auto was missing. He notified the
sheriff and Policeman Williams.
Later Mr.. Williams found the car.
1t had been taken by somebody pre-
sumably for joy ride.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
after TWENTY-SEVfN YEARS
IN THE TURKISH empire

Germany have clashed for years in
southeastern Europe. Russia wants
an opening through the Bosphorus
and the Dardanelles. and Germany
wants to control central Asia. Rus
sia would not agree to German as
tendency over Turkey, and Germany
would not consent to Russia getting
free access to the Atlantic via Con-
stantinople. Between these powers
Turkey had to choose and she chose
to side with Germany. The Turkish
people do not like the Germans and
the Germans despise the Turks. If
the people of Turkey had their way
about it they would rather see Great
Britain in control than either Rus
sia or Germany.
DR.. White is of the opinion that
the United States will be benefited
by the war. Perhaps this country
has had too easy a time. Our peo-
pie are not trained to endure real
hardships, and it may be that the
war will bring us to realization of
the blessings we enjoy and to the
duties we owe the oppressed Of the
world. Despite conditions now pre-
vailing throughout the world, the
future is full of hope and the power
of the Mohammedan is gradually
slipping and the religion of Jesus
Christ is forging ahead.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
DISTRICT COURT
IS IN SESSION
Judge Mccall Convenes Court After
Weeks Recess-Asignment
for Balance of Week.

Judge Mccall convened court in
this city yesterday. pursuant to
adjournment of last week, and the
first case up for TRAILS that OF Anna
A. Lunning VS.. Michael X. lunning.
Following is the assignment for
the balance of the week: Samuel
Watts Estate VS.. G. E. Normandin,
Consolidated School District of ELS
worth VS.. John Thompson, J. d.
Sketchley VS.. T. B. Kearps, F. A.
Huddleston VS.. the City of Webster
City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22

gagged in, as we'll as those who were
the honor ten in the contests.
These ten and their points are as
follows: Earl Jacobson, 51a; Glenn
Olmstead, 46; Mack Kantor, SO;
Harold Clifton, 35a; Herbert Ar
thur, 33a; James White, 33; Nelson
Fassett, 81; Harold Hall, 2S; Harold
Cunningham, 22a, and Charles Ma
son and Kempster Pyle, who tied
with 16 points.
About fifty fathers and invited
guests were present and thoroughly
enjoyed the banquet and talks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-22
Bone in Forearm Broken.

Mrs. II. S. Bourne, prominent
resident living on the east side OF
the river, had the misfortune to
fracture a bone in her right fore
arm Saturday afternoon when at
tempting to catch the family pony.
The injured member received prompt
medical attention and is doing very
we'll, although painful and OF great
inconvenience.