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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
COMMENCEMENT AT
GRINNELL JUNE Is

Grfnell, June 1.-THE seventieth an.
nual commencement at Grinnen Will
be featured by an address by 1neo'
dore Marburg, former American minis
ter to Belgium.
commencement week activities be
gan with senior chapel Friday, and the
commencement dance in the gymnasi'
UNI Friday evening The Hill OK
temporaneous contests in public
speaking were held Saturday, and the
Spaulding reading contest Friday
night The annual school Of music con
cert was held Saturday evening.
President Main delivered the bac
calaureate address YESTERDAY morning
and DR.. Steiner talked at the vesper
service in the afternoon. The vesper
choir gave a sacred concert last night.
A large number OF alumni are back
and others are expected for alumni
day, Tuesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
SPRING WHEAT
GOOD in IOWA
STATE WILL DO HER SHARE
THOUGH SOME PROSPECTS
ARE DISCOURAGlNG.

Des Mofnes, June ia summary Of
the June crop report for Iowa and for
the United States, as compiled by the
bureau Of crop estimates and transmit
ted through the weather bureau, is as
follows:
Winter Wheat.
Iowa-June l forecast, 2,330,00C
bushels; production last year (final es-
timate) 6,29O,000 bushels.
United States-June l forecast, 873.
100000 bushels; production last year
(final estimate). 4s1, 744,oO0 bushels.
Spring Wheat.
Iowa-June forecast, 5,4s0,O0C
bushels; production last year (final
estimate), 4.160,000 bushels.
United States-June forecast. 1885,
100000 bushels; production last year
(f1nal estimate), 15s.142,o00 bushels.
oats.
Iowa-June 1 forecast. 190,000,o00
bushels; production last year Canal
estimated 1sS,s50,00O bushels.
United states-June forecast, t.
ss0,oO0.0oo bushels: production last
year (final estimate). 1881 ,992, 900
bushels.
Barley.
1owa-June 1 forecast, $4,000
bushels: production last year (flnal
estimate), 100000 bushels.
United States-June forecast, 214,-
100000 bushels production last year
final estimate), 1so,e27,Ooo bushels.
Rye.
1owa-June l. forecast. $4,000
bushels: production last year (f1nal
estmate), 935.000 bushels.
United states-June 1 forecast. 81
100000: production last year (f1nal
stimate), 47,3S3,0oO bushels.
All Hay.
Iowa-June forecast, 100000
tons: production last year (final esti-
mattel. 6,641 900 tons.
United States-June / forecast. 102-
100000 tons; production last year
final estimste), 100. $4,000 tons.
Pasture.
Iowa-June I condition S., compar-
ed with the ten-year average Of 81.
United States-June l condition
1913, compared with the ten-year aver
age of S95.
Apples.
Iowa--June forecast. 100000
barrels Of bushels; production last
year final estimate), 1,575,0 barrels.
United States-June 1 forecast, 25,-
100000 barrels of 3 bushels produc-
ton last year (final estimate), 67,415,-
900 barrels.
These figures are on the agricultural
crop Of apples.
Prices.
The first price given below is the
tT1ne-i this year, and the
second. the average on June last
year:
1owa-Wheat. 236 and "a cents per
bushel; corn, 146 and g.; oats, 81 and
81; potatoes. 324 and 90; hay, 314.1O
and $3.50 per ton: eggs, 81 and 10
cents per dozen.
United States-Wheat, 24S.5 and
1000 cents per bushel; corn, 1901 and
74.1 cents: oats. 69.9 and AL cents;
potatoes. 274.0 and 9S.S cents; hay,
s16.25 and s12.46 per ton; cotton, 20.2
and 1872 cents per pound; eggs, 31.1
and 1910 cents per dozen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
SEAMEN'S UNION BARS
WAY OF PACIFISTS

London, June 1.-THE national sea-
mems and nremen's union. which pre-.
vented Frederick w. Jowett, president
of the independent labor party, and
James Ramsay Macdonald, chairman
of the labor party, from sailing for
Petrograd to meet Russian socialists,
on the grounds that they are pacifsts,
has asked the American union to pre-
vent the departure Of pacifsts who
may attempt to leave American ports.
The union offers no opposition to the
departure for Russia of Mrs Emmeline
Pankhurst, the suffrage leader, and
George H. Roberts, labor whip in the
house Of commons.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
COSSACKS UPHOLD
NEW GOVERNMENT

Petrograd, June IA host Of
wounded and sick soldiers from thu
hospitals paraded the streets yester
day in a great demonstration in favor
Of continuance of the war. The pro
cession was preceded by banners and
motor cars carrying MANNED men who.
were unable to walk. The demonstra
ton has caused a strong impression.
Energetic support Of the provisional
government by the Cossacks has been
pledged by their delegate to the con.
gress Of peasants, NJ. Krban. Dele
gate Knban declared that the Cossacks
recognize only one authority, the pro
visional government, and will moi
tolerate the undermining Of Its powe,
by separate groups and individuals.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
CHARLTON MAN is
NEW SECRETARY

independence June I'LL. w. Ray:
nond secretary OF the Commercial
cIub at Charlton, has resigned his posi-
ton at that place in order to Jake
charge Of the recently reorganlzeo
commercial club at independence. Inc
Independence organization Is having
It's headquarters remodeled and plans
are being made for a big years Work.
A general membership banquet Will ne
held In the new quarters on June H.
at which time Mr.. Raymond will for
maliy take up his new duties.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
DIES MONIES MEMS
KIN WIFE PERSHING

Des Moines, June 11.-Col. Harry
wilkins of Des Moines, brother to
*. ]. and Bert Wilkins Of the wilkins
Brothers store, is a member Of Cen
eral Pershing's staff, and OF course,
arrived with the general IN England
Col Harry wilkins and General Per-
shing were classmates at West Point:
Col. Harry Wilkins is graduate OF
west Point. When he was appointed
TO the academy he was clerk IN the
postofiice at Victor. Iowa, where his
parents then resided.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
FOUR NEW CAMP
SITES SELECTED

Washington, D. c., June Little
Rock, Ark. Louisville, Ky. Battle
Creek. Mich. and San Antonio, Tex,
have been approved by the war depart.
ment as additional cantonment sites
for the new army
Additional camps for national guard
mobilization will be located at Fl.
Worth, Waco and Houston, Tex, Ft.
Sill. Okla, Deming, NJ NJ. and Linda
Vista, Cal
The approval Of Petersburg, Va, as
a cantonment site was today revoked
by the department.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
STORMS DAMAGE
AMOUNTS TO $1,000,000

Council Bluffs, June 11-Reports re-
oeived by the county board Of super
visors indicate that the damage to
Pottawattamie county crops by the
recent storm will aggregate $1,000
900 and that the county Will lose
$50, 900 in lost and damaged bridges
The east Nishnabotna near Girls
void. ordinarily small stream, is one
mile wide. In Council Bluffs mud i've
inches deep was deposited In front Of
Broadway business places by the In
dian creek overflow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
PATRIOTISM RUNS
HIGH AT CLARINDA

C1arinda, June 11.-Patriotism Is
running high in Clarinda Recently
the directors Of the Greater Clarinda
club voted $1,000 from their funds for
the purchase Of a Liberty Bond. At
the same time $50 was given to the
local Red Cross fund. Over eight hun
dred people are enrolled in the Clar-
india Red Cross with subscriptions
ranging from 500 on down.
One hundred boys and girls are en-.
rolled in the Garden club. The farm
labor bureau has found work for thir-
ty-fve men. A seed campaign is on
and other activities tending toward
aiding the war are under way.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
FIR e MONT.

Mrs. Hicks went to Hedrick Wednes-
day for a short visit with her grandson
who has the mumps.
Rev. and Mrs. Fillmore Of Martins
burg attended the Star social "ednes-
day evening.
Miss Nelly Martin spent Monday and
Tuesday visiting Mrs. Elsie Walker OF
Richland.
Mrs. Regan is visiting relatives in
Kansas City.
Miss Ethel Warner. one OF our teach
ers the past year, is to be married June
Il and her husband, one OF the soldier
boys. will be on duty July 15. They win
visit Fremont friends soon after the
wedding.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
GIVE HONOR DEGREE
TO WESTERN LEADER

OskaIOOSa, June 11.-In add1t1On TO
the degrees conferred last week upon
thirty-five Penn college students. an
honorary degree Of L. L. D., Doctor Of
Laws, was conferred upon Samuel Hill
Of Seattle, Washington. Mr.. Hill Is a
leading worker Of the Society OF
Friends of America. He is an eminent
scholar and has won fame as an advo-
cate for good roads. Legislation in
troduced in many states by Mr.. Hill
has been taken as model for other
commonwealth.
Mr. Hill Is the son-in-law OF James
J. Hill, owner of the Great Northern
railroad He had hoped to attend
commencement. but at the last mo-
ment was detained and could not at
tend.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
INSURANCE FIRMS
MUST PAY BIG TAX

Washington, D. c., June livery
large annual loss in federal income
tax revenue from insurance companies
and by treasury refunds of several
million dollars already collected are
prevented by supreme court de-
cision today In favor OF the govern
ment in test suit OF the Insurance
Company of North America. The COM
pany's reserves for unpaid losses and
claims the court decided, are subject
to taxation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ARREST IN ACID CASE.

Dubuque. June 11.-An indictment
charging assault with intent to malm''
was returned late yesterday by the Du.
buque county grand jury against Miss
Carrie Hagerty Of this city In connec-
ton with the "acid attack" on Miss
Ella Ceary on the night of April 8,
1915 at the latter's home here.
This became known today with the
arrest Of Miss Hagerty, who was re.
leased on $4,000 bond.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ASH GROVE SERVICE
SUNDAY, JUNE II

Ash Grove, June 1.-THE annual
memorial service for this community
will be held next Sunday, June IL, al
2 D. m. in the Wesley chapel cemetery.
Everyone is asked to come and to
bring flowers for decorating the
rAves. J. N. HUFF Is chairman OF the
committee and Mrs c. F. Brown, the
secretary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
BRITISH WAR BILL
$39.OOO,0OO A DAY

London, June 11.-Chancellor Bonar
Law said in the house Of commons to-
day that the average daily expendt
ture Of the government in the hrst
nine weeks Of the fiscal year worked
out az 7,sS4,00O pounds sterling, the
equivalent OF $39,400.000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
CLAIMS DAMAGES
ON PROPOSED ROAD

= 6 Catlin of Mason City. owner OF
a large farm near Chtllicothe. appeared
before the board of supervisors today,
and presented his claim for damages
Strengthening of the chillicothe-Kirk-
vile road near the north approach 70
the bridge The strip which passes
over Mr.. Catlin's land was ordered con =
demned some time ago and noard OF
appraisers appointed which offered MIN
$166 an acre. He asks S1Se.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
LAY OUT COUNTY ROADS.

LAY OUT COUNTY ROADS.
Iowa City, June 1.-The Red Ball
route north from Iowa City, the Chi
caso, Kansas City and Gulf to the
south, and the River-to-River road east
and west have been selected by the
board of supervisors as the main links
of the inter-county road system which
is to be developed through federal aid.
w. c. Rabenau has been named by the
board as Justice OF the peace to sue
coed Justice Samuel Hayes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
WANT ALLEY GRADED
TO PROTECT GARDENS

A petition from residents on South
Feliowe avenue asking that the alley In
block 1 Of Janney addition be graded
30 as to prevent water from destroying
gardens In that vicinity was referred
20 Commissioner Menefee ut the coun-
oil meeting this morning. proposed
building ordinance was referred to the
rtty solicitor. Commissioner Menefee
was absent from the session today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
FARMER IN MARROW ESCAPE.

Eagle Grove, June 10. L. Kali
lem, young farmer, miraculously
escaped death when the horse he was
riding was killed from under him by
a bolt of lightning. He escaped with.
out injury except for few minor
bruises which occurred when he was
thrown into a fence corner by the
force OF the shock. A rubber coat he
wore is said to have saved his life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
eILKERsoN A BARBER.

Oskaloosa, June 11.-Rev. W. L.
Gilkerson, the Free Methodist pastor
at Ottumwa, has proved that he can
do helpful and practical things as we'll
as preach SO in the absence of Mr..
Eeff the Holiness camp barber he
took command of the chair and estab-
hshed his fame as a tonsorial artist.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
BIG SHOWING IN BONDS.

Council Bluffs. Ia, June l1.-Sub-
scriptions for Liberty Loan bonds in
Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie
county UP to Thursday. sof ar as re-
ceived at the headquarters here, were
$1,243,5O0. OF this amount s775,0O0
represented subscriptions from the
Council Bluffs banks, s17s.50 repre-
scented subscriptions from banks and
individuals outside the city and the
balance represented subscriptions Sc
cured by the, city committees.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
eAt, FROM HORSE FATAL.

Washington. June IL. - Robert
Rohrer, who was injured in fall from
q horse on the North Marion avenue
pavement five weeks ago, died this af-
ternoon at 2:10. The hour for the fu-
neral service has not yet been an
non1Iced
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The clerk Of the district court has is
sued marriage licenses to William B
Deferd and Mrs. Bertha Deford: VIII
liam W. Orr and Miss boy F. Fathers,
Arthur Gorden and Miss Pearl Sim
Aouas
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
Mrs, Amanda Kin

Funeral services of Mrs. Amanda
Kirk who died Friday evening, were
held today at o'clock from the resi-
dence, 113 Grand avenue, with Rev.
F. E. Day ffic.ating. Interment took
place in Ottumwa cemetery.
The pail bearers were H. l. Water
man, James King W. A. Work. B. w.
Van der veer, T. R. Buckley and M.
H. Skinner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
RESERVE BANK LAW
UPHELD BY COURT

Washington, D. c., June n.-1n the
first case involving the federal reserve
constitutional the laws clause author
izing national banks to act as trustees,
executors, administrators and regis
trars OF stocks and bonds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
Obituary
Mrs. Lena Wlnlnser Fisher.

Ed Wininger. OF this city, has re-
ceived word of the death OF his sister
Mrs. Lena Wininger Fisher, which oc-
CURED in Chicago Saturday night at
1920 o'clock. The funeral will be
held in Chicago, Tuesday afternoon at
Q o'clock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ITALIANS ARE READY
FOR DELAYED TOUR

Washington, D. c., June 11.-Mem.
bers of the Italian mission today be-
gan packing up in anticipation of an
announcement by the state department
that their delayed farewell tour Of the
country would begin probably tomor-
row. The mission will depart without
its chief. the Prince Of Udine, whose
sudden illness last week caused an In
definite postponement of the trip. The
prince will join the mission as soon as
he is able to travel.
The original itinerary with perhaps
some minor changes, will be followed
1t Is understood. 1t includes Burling.
ton, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
Semi.WEEKLY COURIER
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name Oh
the postoffioe to which the paper mas
been sent as we'll as the postoffice to
.hch they desire It changed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12

- BERLIN REPORTS ACTIVITY.
Berlin, June 11.-There was a con-
siderable increase yesterday in the ar
tillery activity in the sector OF the
dunes on the Belgian front, near Nieu-
port, and east Of Ypres, says today's
army headquarters announcement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
Mrs Hannah Garrinoton

Mrs. Hannah Gdrr1hpton.
The funeral Of Mrs. Hannah Caring
ton of Bidwell was held today at II
o'lock, followed by services in the
Avery church at o'clock. lnterment
took place in Cuba cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
MARRAEp BY BROWN.

William w. Orr and Miss Doy F.
Fathers were married at O'Clock Sat
urdAy evening at x205 North Market
street by Rev. Th0pas Brown
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
COAST BASES
OF GERMANS
THREATENED

Continued From Page ~
tempted a new surprise attack and was
repulsed. Patrol encounters occurred
near Hill 304 and in the Woerve-"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12

JACK DILLON ENLisTs.
indianapolis. Ind, June 11.-Jack
Dillon, the indianapolis boxer. has eff
listed in the navy.
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NEW SUSPECT NAMED
IN KIDNAPPING CASE

Continued From Page -
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was announced that the funeral would
be private
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-06
FINEST REMEDY
EVERCREATED
Richmond Man Speaks i'm Glow
ing Terms OF New Remedy
For Stomach, Kidney and
!, Bladder Trouble.
TELLS WHAT III DID

"Tanlac. in my opinion. is a boon 10
humanity. and l gladly recommend it."
said another Richmond indorser of this
remarkable preparation, who for
Ions time was a sufferer from various
troubles Of the stomach, kidney and
bladder.
His statement follows, and the read
er. il troubled. must surely wish TO he
Nrcsiored also. lust TO feel like your
old self would makcsit so much easier
for you TO DO your work. enjoy your
play and really 1--we. Won't you try?
the eminent chemist Herr Joseph
rrimbach. who labored years TO create
this great remedy. are entitled 10 your
confidence, especially I;iafter having
proven i'm thousands sof, tests that
every claim made can be proven.
had lost weight, appetite was very
H.or. had headaches spent night af-
II night in restless tossing and was
ieoNbled with various stomach. kidney
Il bladder troubles for a long time
Antil after reading about Tanlac. be-
gan taking this great medicine. | have
taken two bottles now. and all my old
.ches and pains are gone. ! feel bet
ter than / have in years. and although
on the shady side Of life. this great
preparation worked wonders for me.
and made me feel young and spry
again. | think it the greatest remedy
ever compounded, and shall always
boost and praise it," said MIR. b. i.
Hall, 2120 NJ. Street. Richmond.
This wonderful medicine of the great
Laboratory. In Dayton, Ohio, is sold
through authorized agents only. Here
In Richmond. II may be secured either
at Tragle's Drug Store. SIT East Broad
Street, or at any Polk Miller Drug
store! Get bottle to-day and build
yourself up and restore those weaken
ssd. rundown vital organs to normal.
WITH them working harmonlously, you
are bound.to feel better. Get ,Panlac
to-day.-AdV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-06
ALLEGED SPY ESCAPES
Police Arrest Two Mcn on Arrival OF
Washington Train at Request or
Warrington Authorities.

James Clcndining and G. ID. Lift.
alias &. -. Littman. were held for trial
on May - yesterday by Justice Crutch-
field, in tho Police Court. pending the
receipt OF information from the De-
partment OF Justice AT Washington.
Both mon were sent to the City Jail.
They were arrested early ycsterda V
morning by Detective ScrScants Bailey
and Wiltshire. OF headquarters. just
after they had alighted from Wash
ington train.
The local officers had been request, :
cd by the Washington authorities to
watch the men. cicndning was wear
ing Il sailors uniform and was readily
picked out In tie crowd Hcadouar-
ters men were advised by Washington
that a German spy was supposed 20 be
accompanying the two men. but the
third man failed to make his appear
ancc. When searched at the Second
District station larger quantity OF
liquor than is allowed by the prohi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-06

Through the winter the blood aecu-
mulates posons because you do not
pcrspire enough, because you do not
live in the open air, and because you
cat more meat. mush and other rich
foods. Every spring We feel sluggish,
constipated, liver and kidney ills beser
Us, colds and chronic coughs. pimples.
boils and carbuncles, all evidence of
impure, thick, sluggish blood.
Sulpherb Tablets (not sulphur tab
lets) are composed Of extracts of
roots and herbs. combined with sui
phur and cream Of tar,ar-and no bet
ter physic, blood-tonic and blood
cleanser has ever been developed
Every spring thousands who already
know their value take them 10 purify
The system OF Winter Poisons. Now
is the time to begin, SO you won't be
attacked by serious ailments when
Spring and Summer conc. Sold by all
druggists soc per sealed tube with full
dircctiauA-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-06

hition law was found In the baggage
OF the two men. One man also had a
check for trunk. which has not yet
been opened.
Hiram NJ Smith. assistan, United
states distric, attorney. was in the
Police Court yesterday to look into
the case. Police officers believe that
the Two men were planning to dispose
OF the liquor. and II they are not want
ed by Federal authorities they will be
prosecuted for violating The prohibition
law Clcndinin;; accounted for his uni
form by saying that he was recently
discharged from the navy. but was on
his way to Yorktown to rc-enlist