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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
Kamrar Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Rocker and little
Merle Blue were visitors in Webster
City Friday.
Mrs. Peter Bergman of Stratford
visited Thursday evening at the Geo.
Carson home. Friday noon, accom-
panied by little Miss Alice Carson,
Mrs. Bergman went to Woodstock for
an over-Sunday visit at the Peter
Bergman home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mckay and
baby were over-Sunday visitors at
Webster City.
Miss Dena Havinga was passen-
ger to Webster City Saturday.
Mrs. Lloyd Woodland of Maurice,
Mrs. Paul Willie of Algona and Mrs.
Will Bauman and children of Web
ster City visited over Sunday at the
parental F. P. Henderson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Thompson WIS.,
tied Saturday in Webster City.
George Sampson was Webster
City caller Saturday afternoon.
George De Groot and Will Hanson
attended the Woodman picnic at Ea-
gle Grove Saturday.
D. M. Blue and son Terry went to
Des Moines Monday to attend the
harness makers convention for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. Smid, who have
been seriously i'll with pneumonia,
are slowly improving.
George De Groot has resigned his
position at the o. L. Gilbert store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Henderson
were Webster City visitors Wednes.
day.
Mrs. Ernest Van Devender and
children of Charles City are visiting
at the C. Naber home.
Sheriff Nelson was business CALL
er here last week. "
Miss Anna Samson returned home
Saturday evening to spend her vaca-
ton, after having taught in the pub
lie schools of Ringsted during the
past year. Miss Leith Berryhill, who
also teaches in the Ringsted schools,
is expected home this week.
June 5.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
BIG fire IN PRO-
CRESS At ILLINOIS
STATE PEN|TENT|ARY

worth is spending the day with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N.
Omstead.
Mrs. P. A. Janeway left today
for her home in Mangun, Okla, af-
ter visit with her sister, Mrs. Arch
Foster, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Martens went
to Rutland this noon for a short So
journ.
Mrs. Mary Erickson and daugh-
ter of Fort Dodge Sundayed at the
]. E. Songer home on west First
street.
Judge j. l.. Kamrar returned this
noon from business trip to Des
Moines.
The Misses Martha and Metha
Heiden will go to Minneapolis to-
morrow, the former to spend month
and the latter fortnight with
friends.
Mrs. F. H. Alexander of Kamrar
is spending the day here.
Mrs ]. O. Nelson of Long Beach,
CAL, is a guest in the H. B. Hummel
and j. e. Songer homes.
Miss Charlotte Haddox left to-
day for Council Bluffs. where she
will visit her sister, Miss Wanda, who
is employed there.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
Ellsworth News.

Henry Thompson and daughter
left Monday for Crosby, Mimi, to
spend few weeks visiting relatives.
Peter Gunderson of Jewell spent
Memorial day among friends in Ellis
worth.
Rev. C. H. Hjertholm came down
from Clermont and delivered very
interesting speech on Memorial day
at the Lutheran church.
L. c. Lyders and family are ex-
pected on Wednesday from Seattle,
Wash. They will probably make Iowa
their future home.
Stuart and Ed Severtson were
Webster City visitors Tuesday.
E. B. Tyler was Webster City Wis
itor Tuesday.
Misses Bertha and Gertie Oleson
came down from Webster City Sat
urday evening to spend Sunday.
Miss Julia Johnson left Thursday
for Brush, Col, to seek relief from
asthma. She has been suffering very
much of late. Mrs. l.. A. Iverson &C
companied her and expects to return
in week or ten days.
Miss Blanche Olsen returned Sat-
urday evening from Emmetsburg.
where she has been teaching school.
Miss Alice Thompson, who has
been attending school at Mortified,
Mimi, returned home Saturday ev-
ening to spend her vacation at home.
The high wind after the rain Mon
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Pleasant Hill Notes.

Mrs. Dora Schweibert of Webster
City spent the week with relatives
here.
H. d. Richards and family visited
Sunday with w. O.. Richards and
family of Webster City.
Roy Riley and family of Saratoga
spent Sunday at the Humble home.
Roy Adams and family visited rel
laRti Fes here Friday.
Lloyd WEIGH Of Webster City is
helping with the work at the o. B.
Wells farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Kesler and
daughter Virginia and Mrs. Mary
Layne were Sunday visitors at the
o. l.. Gilmore home.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Wells and lit
tie daughter Doris were Sunday WIS.,
itors at the parental home.
June s.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
NATIONAL GUARD IS
NEAR WAR LIMIT


The Iowa national guard may be
recruited to full war strength by to-
night.
Only 600 men are now needed to
fill up the ranks of the federal stan
dard, and efforts will be made to get
this number from the men who ap-
pear for registration all over the
state today.
More than 1000 men have joined
the national guard during the past
ten days, since the order was re-
ceived to recruit to war strength, and
the response has been all that could
be desired. s,5
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
BRITISH SOCIALISTS
TO ATTEND STOCK
HOLM CONFERENCE

day morning blew down several trees
in town.
Mrs. C. Lewis and daughter of
Radcliffe attended confirmation SER
vices at the Lutheran church and
visited relatives Sunday in Ellsworth.
Don Brinton and wife are the hap
Ply parents of baby girl, born May
81, 1917.
The boys are turning out in body
to register today.
June s.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
ton are working industriously on this
Peculiar Accident.

Fontanelle, June 5.-Mrs. w. A.
Addison of this place experienced a
strange accident at her home. Mrs.
Addison was cleaning house. The
iron register in the floor of one of
the rooms had been removed to be
cleaned, a fact which Mrs. Addison
momentarily forgot, and in walking
about the room she stepped into the
opening. In an instant her body
shot down the galvanized pipe lead
ing to the furnace. The pipe was one
leading to the cold air shaft. She
was unable to work her way back
and she was held fast until help
came, and then her rescue was &C
complished only by the removal of
the pipe. In the fall she was badly
bruised and two snail bones in her
foot were broken.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
INSTANTLY KILLED
BY LIGHTNING
Robert Hutchcroft, Lamont Farmer,
Struck by Bolt.

Lamont, Iowa, June 5.-Robert
Hutchcroft, a farmer living five miles
northwest of here, was killed today
when struck by bolt of lightning.
He was we'll known in state Odd
Fellow and knights of Pythias cir
cles. His brother-in-law, Charles
Mccain, was recently killed at De-
catur, Ill.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

MIR. and Mrs. NJ L. Mccullough
have returned from sojourn among
relatives in Pocahontas.
e. Earle Swiney, instructor of
music in the State university at
Champaign, ILL.,, is spending a fort
night with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. e. Swiney, and other relatives.
Mr.. Swiney will return about the
middle of this month to resume his
work during the summer school ses-
sion.
Mrs. Charlotte Kitley-France of
Woodstock spent last evening in this
city with friends.
Mrs. Paul B. Matson and baby
returned yesterday from a visit with
relatives at Thompson.
Paul Carlton of Washta visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Schroeder
yesterday.
Miss Ethel Myers spent last ev-
ening in Kamrar on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Beerman left
yesterday for their home in Emmets-
burg after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Callies and other old friends.
Mrs. Lon Smith is in Eagle
Grove today attending a big meet
ing of the Eastern Star of that city,
to which a large number of the
grand officers of Iowa are present.
A reception will be held this after
noon in the armory to meet the grand
officers, and an elaborate banquet
will be served in the Masonic tenn
pie. A meeting will also be held this
evening.
Miss Margaret Brown returned
yesterday for summers stay with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R..
Brown, on West Division street. Miss
Brown has been studying piano at
Drake and also taking special dane
ing lessons at the Crawford studio.
Ed Weinberger and John Feist,
the former a barber in +. l.. Nal
collins shop several years ago, spent
yesterday here shaking hands with
old friends. They have been in Sa-
vannah, ILL.,, and are en- route to CAL
ifornia where the former expects to
embark in the barber business.
Mrs. Burrell B. Boynton and
little daughter returned yesterday
from a sojourn with friends and rel
atives in Des Moines. They were &C
companied home by Mrs. Boynton's
aunt, Mrs. w. A. String, of the cap
ital city.
Mrs. l.. L. Radcliffe, sister of
Mrs. C. Wiese, arrived here yestcr-
day from Des Moines for visit with
the Wiese family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Goodrich
and baby returned to their home in
Kanawha today, after visit with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. l.. Mott, and other relatives. While
here they purchased Of J. B. Merritt
a small Shetland pony, which they
shipped home today to their two lit
tie sons.
Prof. H. l.. Cooling, who has
had charge of the manual training
department in the schools this year,
has gone to Forest City to visit his
wife and children who are spending
the summer with Mrs. G.'s mother
Mr.. Gooding recently re-let his house
(the A. A. Cook residence on First
street) and will return here in a
fortnight, but is as yet undecided
how he will spend the summer. He
does not return to the local schools
this fall, and his plans for the next
school year are not definitely formed.
Master Elstcn Omstead of Ellis
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
ARREST THREE
MEN ACCUSED
Of SPY PLOTS
Manner of Leak on Navy Moves Be.
lieved Unearthed by Fed.
eral Officers.
HAD A SECRET MAIL SYSTEM
Crews Of Norwegian Ships Used to
Garry Information to Ber-
lir Agents.
HAD A SECRET MAIL SYSTEM

New York. June 5.-Evidence that
two complete high powered wireless
installations. assembled here from
various sources, We're shipped piece
meal to Mexico, supposedly for use
of German spy system in this coun-
try, was unearthed today in connec-
ton with the arrest of three men on
charges of conspiring to send mail
containing military information sur
.reptitiously from the United States
to Germany through members of
Norwegian ship crews.
It was intimated by the United
States commissioner before whom the
alleged plotters were arraigned, that
it was through their instrumentality
that advance news of the impending
arrival in England of the American
destroyer fleet was sent to Germany
before it even became generally
known in this country that it had
sailed.
Indications have been found that
the secret mail system was operated
both ways between the United States,
Germany and Mexico. Several hum
dred letters have been seized and are
being translated in the expectation
that they will open the way to full
revelations of the alleged spy plot.
The prisoners are Harry A. Per-
issi and Irving Bonaparte, both said
to be American born, employed by a
German electrical company here, and
Axel E. Melchar, said to be nat
uralized citizen from sweden.
They are charged with conspiring
the steamship Bergensfiord and Kris
tianiafjord, both chartered to carry
regular United States mail, to take
letters and packages from this coun-
try destined to Germany, in violation
of the law prohibiting competition
with the United States mail.
When the three were arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner
Hitchcock, bail was1fixed at $4,000
for PERISH and Bonaparte and $2O.-
900 for Melchar.
That others are implicated and
that the men under arrest are willing
to tell all they know was indicated
by counsel for Benaparte, who said
his client was willing to help the
government in every way in his
power.
A fourth man was detained pend
ing investigation of evidence con-
Meeting him with the others, partic-
ularly in the wireless part of the
alleged plot. He is Ferdinand H.
Alan. German citizen, employed
by an electrical company here.
Evidence has been found indicat-
ing that with his help the apparatus
was assembled and consigned to Vera
Cruz. Nothing was revealed today
showing any criminal intent on his
part, but the government officers are
seeking to determine whether he
knew the apparatus was to be sent in
a German spy system.
Parts of the outfits, it has been
learned. got through, but part was
held up in this country. Whether
complete set, capable of communi
eating with Germany, was received
by the consignees in Mexico has not
yet been determined.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05

Something to sell? Want to rent
a house? Want job? Or, do you
want some help? Classified nd col
umn of the Freeman-Tribune brings
results. d-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
TWELVE PERSONS ARRESTED IN
CHICAGO TODAY IN CONNEC.
TON WITH ANTI-REGISTRA-
TON CAMPAIGN.

London, June 5.-An authentic
announcement late today declared
that British socialists, representa-
tives of established organizations,
will be permitted to attend the Stock
holm socialistic conference held at
the call of Russian socialists.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05

Des Moines, June 5.--Arthur
Omani, 20 years old, Austrian, was
arrested today when he urged men
not to enlist.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05

Toxic, June 5.-As a result of the
revolution in China return to the
monarchy with the enforcement OF
the old Chang dynasty is looked for.
The leaders of the revolution are said
to lean heavily toward monarchial
rule. The republican form Of gov
ernment is doomed under its present
head, LII Yuan Hung, who has been
forced to resign the presidency under
military pressure.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05

Try a want ad in the freeman
Tribune If you want to sell it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05

Chicago, June 5.-Twelve persons
were arrested in connection with the
anti-registration campaign today.
OF the dozen arrested two were white
men. One man was arrested for dis
playing a poster urging young men
not to register. Ten of those taken
into custody were neutrals who fled
to avoid registration.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05
AN AUSTRIAN, % YEARS OF AGE,
ARRESTED IN DIES MONIES TO-
DAY FOR OPPOSING ENLIST
MENTs. ~

London, June 5.-British destroy
ers in battle with German Destroy
ers today sank one vessel and dam
aged another at long range, the adj
miralty announced this afternoon.
There were no British casualties. The
statement also said that the British
flotilla bombarded the coast town Of
Ostend with good results" The
land batteries replied, but without
effect.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-05

Joliet, ILL.,, June 5.-A disturbance
at the breakfast table this morning
in the state penitentiary resulted in
fire that had reached such proper
lions that three companies Of ma
tional guards and the combined
forces of the city fire and police de-
partments were called to the battle
at noon. Five buildings in the en-
closure were doomed. Five convicts
had been seriously injured and
score of others slightly injured. Thus
far no guards have been injured. .
Later G. p. m.)-In riots within
the enclosure three convicts and two
guards have been injured. The sit
uation is now under control. TIE
oil and lumber house was destroyed
and it looks as though the chapel
might burn. There is still some fight
ing inside enclosure.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26
GERMAN COMMAND
IS DEMORALIzED
CONTINUED from First Page)

eral prisoners, none Of whom quite
realized the extent of the disaster to
the army of the German crown prince,
who had made such elaborate prepa-
rations to meet the French attack All
the wounded Germans seemed de-
lighted with the swiftness and skill
with which they were treated by the
French surgeons.
Are Attacking Today.
London, Oct. 26.-The French and
British troops are attacking today in
the Ypres region, the war office an
nounces.
Germans Uneasy.
Amsterdam, Oct. 26-German news
papers are uneasy over the French
advance northeast of Soissons These
at Cologne say it is impossible to
minimize the Importance of the
French blow.
The VO1ks Zeitung says:
1--WE must not exaggerate the mean
ing of the French advance. It is
only an initial success. We must not
forget what resistance our brilliant
troops have offered to the numerically
superior enemy"
The Frankfurter Zeitung character
ICES the battle as painful for Germany
but not desperate and believes France
aims at the capture of Laon.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26
CONVENTION OPENS TONIGHT.

The semi-annual convention of the
Emmanuel Gospel church will open
tonight at Booth hall with Rev.
James R. Morris Of New Jersey and
Captain Charles T. Potter Of Nor
wich as the speakers. The first ses-
sion Saturday will open at 10 a. M,
and continue afternoon and evening.
Mrs. Richard Starr, returned mission
ary from Africa, Rev. E. S. Eielson of
New Haven, Rev. j. M. Hunter, Rev.
j. r. Morris will be among the speak
ers on Saturday. Other speakers will
be present on Sunday. There will be
delegates from Hartford, Bristol,
Springfield New London, Westbrook,
Branford, clifton, New Haven, Meri-
den, Stratford, Bridgeport and other
towns of the state.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26
City Items

Don't miss the dance given by the
Turner society at Turner hall. tomor-
row.-advt.
Mrs Henry Underwater, formerly
Miss Helen Herman of this city, has
returned to her home in New Haven
after a two months stay at Russell,
Kansas.
Attorney M. D. SAKE, M. c. Levitt,
Benjamin F. Clark and Martin Robin
son will attend a meeting of the COM
mittee on the distribution of funds
for the Jewish war sufferers at Hotel
Aston, New York, Sunday. Plans for
raising $40, 100000 in this country will
be discussed.
After the game meet me at Whites.
Steaks, chops and lobsters.-Advt.
Special prices on cigars and ciga-
rettes for soldier boys at Walsh &
Holfelder s-advt
The first church supper of the sea-
son will take place this evening at
the Center Congregational church.
Special prices on cigars and ciga-
rettes for soldier boys at Walsh &
Holfelder' s-advt.
A son was born at the New Britain
General hospital last evening to Police
Officer and Mrs. Thomas Dolan of 60
Dwight street.
Nathan Gold was arrested on Main
street this afternoon by Traffic Off
Ger Lamphere for violation of the au-
tomobile law. 1t is alleged that Gold
had paper markers on his machine.
HOLSTERS Ia Devens. Whites Cafe
and Grill.-Advt
The Shuttle Meadow Country club
will formally open its clubhouse next
Wednesday evening, when it's men,
bers will enjoy dinner and dance.
Just received-a fresh shipment Of
Cape Cod oysters. Whites
Cafe and Grill.-Advt.
A service flag bearing SO stars has
been hung out in front of the Kenil-
worth club in honor Of its members
that have responded to the call for
volunteers.
Pride circle, Ladies of the Fores-
ters of America, entertained guests
from out of town at the entertain
ment and dance held last evening in
Judd's hall. The hall was crowded
throughout the evening and a feature
was the introduction OF fashioned
dances. Miss Mile Hultquist was
awarded gold watch
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

A miscellaneous shower was ten
dered Miss Anna BotticelH last eve
ming at the home Of Miss Dora Ber-
geron. A mock marriage was the
feature of the evening, Miss Molly
Carroll acting as bride. Miss Mary
Kehoe as groom, Miss Mary Welch as
bridesmaid, Miss Minnie Mcnamara
as best man, Miss Dora Bergeron as
ring bearer and Mrs. Kalinowski as
minister Piano selections were rem
dered by the Misses Lulu Hart and
Mabel Glaves. Miss Botticelli was
the recipient Of many useful gifts.
She will become the bride of John
Spitzel on Novemb Der 8.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26

dined in the company of Wise. my
wife never said to me that she loved
Billy Wise, but she said they had
good times together. That was some
thing I couldn't forgive her for don't
approve of some of the things they
do nowadays; running around in auto
mobiles to the various booze Joints
around the state" Tobin testified to
a question from Attorney Forward.
Tobin denied his wife had ever said
it would drive her crazy if Wise left
her.
At this point Tobin was excused
and the trial was continued until II
a. m, next Monday.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL.

Preparations for the Halloween
social and dance to be given this eve
ming by St. Mary's Lady T. A. B. So
ciety in Y. NJ. T. A. & B. society hall
on Lafayette street have been COM
pleted and all is in readiness for the
affair. Prominent on this evenings
program will be the mardi gras dance
and the moonlight waltz. In charge
of arrangements are Miss Florence
Fitzgerald, chairman; Mary Dunn,
Kitty O'Keefe, Rose Lynch, Irene
Walsh and Helen Pagan.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26
PATRIOTS AT ST. JOSEPH'S.

inspired by patriotic fervor, the
children Of st. Joseph's parochial
school are waging a campaign for the
reports today Indicated that the drive
will be a success. The children are
encouraged in their efforts by the
pastor of st. Joseph's church, Rev.
Patrick DAILY, who anticipates that a
fund sufficient to buy a bond will be
collected by tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26
WILL NOT ATTEND.
American Federation of Labor Not to
Participate in Congress-

Washington, Oct. 26.-The executive
council of the American Federation
of Labor has declined to participate
in an international conference of
workmen and socialists of all coun-
tries suggested by the executive COM
mittee of the Russian workmens and
soldiers delegate council, declaring
that to hold such a conference at this
time would be untimely, inappropriate
and conducive to no good results.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26

whose names were omitted from the
press through an oversight.
An invitation was extended this af-
ternoon to Congressman Augustine
Lonergan to ne one of the guests at
tomorrow's affair and hopes are en-
tertained that he will find 1t conven-
lent to attend.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-26

wife and Wise to break up their love
affair and that Wise had promised to
cease his attentions.
Witness also said Wise had written
to his wife that he would not see her
any more and on receipt of these
letters his wife had told him she
would ''be a good girl'' if she got
rid of Wise. Tobin admitted that
three times Wise visited him at his
office relative to breaking off rela-
lions with his wife. Tobin said Wise
gave him a letter to mail to Mrs
| Tobin and in it Wise said he was
going to keep out of her life. Tobin
said he had not known Wise had been
meeting his wife at her sisters house,
although on one occasion he knew he
met her there. When McDonough
came home with Mrs Tobin she al
ways told her husband she had been
to the pictures, to the restaurant and
then had gotten her brotherin-1aw to
take her home. Tobin also said that
! when Company I was in Norwich his
| wife went there to see Wise, then with
that company, although he had not
I known 1t at the time. He also said
| he had threatened to get a divorce
from his wife but it had not worried
| her much. Tobin said he knew moth
ing of his wife's attempt to get Wise
! out of the militia and said he had
! told them both that if he did get out
of the service he would get divorce
! To this threat Mrs. Tobin said: Don't
be foolish Ed, what do you think [
| see in him to be sticking around with
! him ?" Tobin told of taking his wife
| to Longley's Hartford restaurant
early in the new year when they