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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

Helene Woytych, violinist, furnished the
musical portions of the program for
the Potomac Literary Society at the
w. c. T. U. building Tuesday evening,
Miss Scherger giving Allitsen's Love
Is a Bubble" and "Rosalie," by de
Koven. and Miss Woytych playing
"Spanishs Dance" by Sarasate; VIE
genlied," by Roger. and the accompani-
ment to Mrs. Gurley-Kane's recitation,
1.-The Erlking." Mrs. Jennings assisted
at the piano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

At the first meeting of the open
Forum held recently at Central High
School the musical features included
solos by Anton Kaspar,, violinist, and
Samuel Wood. organist. Mr. Kaspar
played "Andante and Allegretto," by
Hubay; "Canto AMBROSE" by Sammar-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

mile station: good bids, orchard. Only IS 000
10a. poultry and truck farm; miles out: near
sta: 7r.. b.. modern dwelling fine outbidgs.:
good line fruit; fine property. $4,000.
IA; all in herring orchard; on macadam pike I;
Va; small dwelling: sacrifice. $500.
1ea.; Mclean. Va; no bldgs.; young fruit.
s.. 200
A; Berwyn: Or; stable; poultry house. 81 200.
ARTHUR NJ roNNoR co.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Church and James s. Hicks; postlude,
March in B Flat" by Hosmer.

Mrs. Huron Lawson returned We'd
nesday from a short concert trip. Civ
Ing song recitals at New Windsor. Nd.
and Shepherdstown. W. Va, and at
each place being asked to return next
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

o,o;r dinactor hss -sug sdhi the soa
lowing musical prog for today at
the First Congrega al Church:
Morning, organ prelude. Cujus AMI
man," by Rossini; an. \. Say,
sullivan: organ postlude, "orertoire in
D Minor" by Batiste. Evening. 1880
o'clock. organ solo. festival prelude on
Luther's chorale, Elm Feste Burg by
Faulkes: "Chanson du Soir.'' by Becker
anthem, Fierce Was the Wild Billow"
by Noble: anthem. 20 Gladstone Light"
by Sullivan; THE Lord Is My Shop
herd" by Bischoff: organ postlude,
"Triumphal March," from Fifth Sym
phony,' by Beethoven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

Miss Helen Rogers Smith will sing
How Lovely Are the Dwellings" at
the morning service today at the Union
Methodist Church, and the bass solo,
81 Am Alpha and Omega" will be rem
dered by Arthur Gravel. assisted by
the chorus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

FOR SALE-34 ACRES OF FINE TRUCKING
land just above Cabin John bridge. fronting
about 1 800 feet the Conduit road. running
back to the canal which gives cheap transporta-
ton facilities: ground is little rolling. splendid
ly adapted for gardening and chicken raising;
has good six-room house, small tenant house.
arm chicken houses and running stream:
This property has great future and be
bought Just now about 30 per cent lower than
9I9 Hona luilaing %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

90 ACRES; ALL orTBuII.DINis; NICE g.
room house state road; Hyattsvile. Mary
land: SIS per month.
* acres; fruit all kinds; sroom house. newly
papercd: 400 yards from ear line: rent, SO per
month: Glendale, Maryland.
10 acres: fruit all kinds: Groom house: 100
wards from car line; good condition.: $50 per
month: Glendale. Maryland.
5 acres: Groom house; fruit and berries all
kinds; Silver Spring. Maryland.
HEINE BROS,
2 Main 1907. 800 New York ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

.2lh-A FARM, PRETTY AS A PARK; UNDER
cultivation. new 7-rm. house: two l4x60-ft-
chicken houses; barn; outbuildings; fine orchard.
horses and . cows; chickens. incubator,
brooders . buggies wagon. harness. farm i'm
elements; oI5 miles from trolley; 81 .000 GOLD
SMITH 4l6 9th NV Call after pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

Miss Freda Stefins has assumed her
new duties as contralto soloist Of the
lexington Presbyterian Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

Mrs. Emelie Dougal-Marcon enter
tanned recently at a musical Among
those participating in the program
were Hortense and Bernice Johannesen.
Virginia Heron. Claudia Read, Violet
Johannesen and Audrey Heron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Montgomery County Bareai

DJC II > TsNN NM ANJEN Z 7,
Exchanges considered. 71o 9TH St NV
Phone Main Alb.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12

E. D. Filler is hauling his oats to
town this week.
A. Wilson has moved in the Lund
house and is picking corn for the
neighbors.
Archie and julie Woodmansee from
Island Lake, Wis, are here visiting
their sister, Mrs. F. Klein.
Raymond Wilder came up from
Ames and spent Sunday at his parents
home.
Mr.. Kurtz is running his tractor
blowing night and day.
Mr.. Moberley is hauling his. corn to
town as fast as it is picked.
The Loyal Mems class of the Chris
tian church met at the J. H. Daniels
home Friday night A delightful
time was had.
Nov. 10.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
The StOrk.

DR.. E. G. Jarmin of harrisburg re-
ports a ten pound girl at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon Bish in Blairs-
burg, born November 10. The Bish
family are former Webster City resi-
dents, Mr.. B. being the eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Bish. He is man
ager of the Parkhurst garage IN
harrisburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Evans, living
near Homer, are the parents of a fine
ten pound baby boy since a week ago
Friday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
daughter Leah back.

daughter Leah back.
Miss Laura Johnson and brother
Floyd, who are in Mason City, spent
the week end here with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson.
Grandma Minert is expecting Nina
Rick of Clarke, S. D., to remain with
her during the winter.
The Misses Carrie and Louise Bos-
senberger and Mrs. w. P. Bossen-
berger autoed to Duncombe Sunday
and took Miss Bertha, who is caring
for Mrs. Coates. ito Fort Dodge. Mrs.
Coates, who has had serious heart
trouble, is convalesing and Miss Bos-
senberger expects to be at home
soon.
:lcv. -.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
NE1GHBoRHooD NOTES.
e~>-$->-$-$-$->-$-%-<>%
Lehigh Affairs.

Miss Katherine Reoverud, domestic
science teacher, has returned from a
teachers meeting held in Minneapolis,
November 2 and 8.
Hobert Hendricks is now some
where in France" Mr.. and Mrs. Hend-
ricks received q note from him last
week telling of his safe arrival there.
Roy Elton has sold his residence to
M. Guthrie. Mr.. Elton expects to
move to Fort Dodge in the near
future.
Mrs. H. C. Hansen of Faribault,
Mimi, is visiting at the home of Post
master Lowrie.
VIM. Register has returned from a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Dan Shea,
Of Dubuque.
Mrs. DR.. Gibson is home from trip
to Des Moines.
Basihand Rollin Williams and Dan
,iel .Danieh. are now in the federal
Service, the two Williams boys join
ing the aviation corps and Mr. Daniels
the coast artillery. Lehigh is sure
doing her part in the big war.
81 The Burnside community circle gave
another of their fine programs Tues
day evening. A large crowd was in
attendance.
Messrs Gates and Quegg and Miss
Marquette attended the state teachers
c6nvention at Des Moines.
Nov 70
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12

Alberta, Canada, where they will
make their home with their son and
brother, Charles Sweeney.
A message was received here Sat
urday evening telling of the shocking
auto accident to Rev. Edward Duea
and family of Blue Earth, MINI. The
auto was struck by passenger train
near Swea City and Mrs. Duea and
one of the two children were killed
and Rev. Duea is not expected to re-
cover. They were on their way to
Armstrong, Iowa, where Rev. Duea
was to hold confirmation services.
Rev. Duea was an uncle of Mrs. Frank
Tallman of this city.
Miss Bess Cunningham spent Sun
day at her home near Granger.
Thorwald Christensen is now work
ing for Ole KleavelaId.
Nov. ~.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
Very Low With Pneumonia.

Barbara, the eighteen months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin
Drake, who live ON farm near Gold
field, is very low with pneumonia.
Miss Olive Russell, cousin of the
child's parents, went to their home
Saturday night and telephone mess
age this morning said the condition
of the baby was unimproved. Mr..
and Mrs. Drake formerly resided on
the Joseph Drake farm northwest of
this city and are we'll known here,
Mrs. D. having been Miss NFreda Hill
before her marriage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
Recruiting Officer Jennings Reports
256 Men are Wanted in Iowa
Artillery at Camp Cody,
New Mexico.
81 ENLIsTMENTs THIS MONTH
Man Who Helped Filing Weeks Build
AerOplane at Eagle Grove has
Enlisted.

Lieutenant Chas. j. Jennings of
this city, who is in charge of the re-
cruiting station in Fort Dodge, spent
Sunday here. He says that twenty
one men have enlisted thus far this
month. For the first five days the
Fort Dodge station stood fourth in
enlistments in this district, composed
of recruiting stations at the following
places: Omaha, Des Moines, Lincoln,
Sioux City, Hastings, Alliance, Grand
Island, Mason City, Marshalltown and
Fort Dodge.
Popular Branches.
The coast artillery and the aviation
divisions still continue to be the most
popular branches of the service.
Lieut.. Jennings reports that 256 men
are wanted in the Iowa Artillery at
Deming, New Mexico.
Among the men enlisted this week
is Wendall Rowland of Eagle Grove.
He helped Filing Weeks build his
first aeroplane and enlisted in the
corps.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
Cass Burrows.

Quite few farmers have quit
Sicking corn until it dries out more.
The trustees met at the White Fox
ichool house last Monday to settle up
this years business.
What might have been serious ac-
cident occurred last Sunday night near
the Cass cemetery when Earl Under
woods son ran his auto into horse
and buggy, being driven by Mr..
Moore, who was quite seriously hurt.
The horse had to be killed on account
sof q broken leg.
w. B. Fielder has purchased the "A.
'R. Burleson. -160 acre farm at 5000 per
acres II 20
~sns rowr has sold Mr.. Froling
which, he deliv-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
Notice of the appointment of Exec.
utOrs.

Notice Of the appointment of Exec.
utOrs.
State of Iowa, Hamilton County, IS.
No. 1889.
Notice is hereby given, that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed
and qualied as Executors of the es-
tate of John shaffer, deceased, late Of
Hamilton county. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment; and those
having claims against. the same will
present them, duly authenticated, to
the undersigned for allowance, and
file in the Office of the Clerk OF the
District Court.
Judson M. Shaffer,
Amanda A. Daniels.
Wesley Martin, Attorney.
Dated, Oct. 81, 1917.
c. H. Swiney, Clerk District Court.
31F3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
Gets Honorable Discharge.

Frank Clerff, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillip Clerff, north of town, arrived
home from Deming, N. NJ, yesterday
at noon. Mr.. Clerff LETT this city last
fall with Company G of the old Sec
ond Iowa and has been with the sold
iers at Camp Cody since then. As
the result of the severe medical ex-
animation, Mr.. Clerff was discovered
to have "a floating kidney, hence AN
honorable discharge.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
COUNTY AGENT
IS named IN
THIS COUNTY
Board Of Directors Of the Hamilton
County Farm Bureau Met in Web.
ster City Saturday and
Elected an Agent,
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN IS THE MAN
Has Been Assistant Agent in Hardin
COunty-COmes Here About
December 1.

The board of directors of the Ham
ilton County Farm Bureau met in
Webster City Saturday and elected
Chris Christensen of Eldora county
agent for Hamilton county. Mr.
Christensen is now assistant county
agent in Hardin county, where he has
made an excellent record.
He will take up his work here about
December in quarters to be secured
later. A move is on to locate the
county agent and the secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce in the same
Office suite. The Hamilton County
: FARM Bureau now numbers some
three hundred men and it is expected
before long membership Of five
hundred will be reached.
The board are much pleased over
having secured Mr.. Christensen as
county agent here. He is young man
of ability and has made fine record
in Hardin county.
Functions of Bureau.
To enable the county agent and
local farmers to organize and conduct
farm bureau most effectively, the
department of agriculture has just
published detailed suggestions as to
methods of procedure in a guide
known as Handbook on Farm Bureau
Organization for County Agricultural
Agents" The plan represents the first
experience in this field thus far, it
is said.
The chief functions of a farm
bureau, as outlined in the handbook
are:
To bring to the agent the counsel
and cooperation of the best farmers
ir the county in planning and execut-
ing an agricultural improvement pro-
,Sram i4 tyt. .g{lf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
SALE DATES CLAIMED.

Dec. S.-Stanley COnkl1n, halI mile
west OF the Catholic cemetery,
Webster City.
Dec. 5.-Homer Cresap, 2h miles
southwest of Williams.
Dec. CA. A. Pierce, IL miles north
east of Webster City.
Dec. casper Stenberg, two and
one-half miles east Of Ellsworth
Dec. casper Stenberg, two and
one-half miles east of Ellsworth.
Dec. 11-G. Luscom, south OF Will
iams
Dec. 12-Walter Moore, northwest of
Webster City.
Dec 42-Mrs .nspa HeXer.2 miles
north and ~ miles east OF
Kamrar.
Dec. 14.-Brinton Bros, two miles
east and. two miles south OF
Ellsworth.
Dec 17.-Louis Kirchner, southwest
of Kamrar.
Dec. 1S.-Geo Scott, northeast Of
harrisburg.
Des. 19.-John L. Richardson and son,
S miles east of Webser City.
Dec. gov. G. Davis, north of Will
Jams.
Dec. 2O-John Porter,2 miles south of
Catholic cemetery, Webster City
Dac Or EdyensOn. south of WILL
Jams.
Jan. 2-Lester Davis, southeast OF
harrisburg.
Jan. 3.-W. H. Arnold, Jr., miles
south and i mile east Of Web
ster City.
Jan. s-Paul Montandon, north of
Wilke.
Jan. 1O-Mr. Hathaway, southeast OF
Williams.
Jan. 14,-John Callan, southwest of
harrisburg.
Jan. 16-Thompson Bros, north OF
Ellsworth.
Jan. 1S-Oga Berve, northeast OF
Radcliffe.
Jan. 21.-Fred Lake, northeast OF
harrisburg.
Jan. 22.-Warrer Hayse, north OF
harrisburg.
Jan. 23-Robert Spielman. southwest
of Webster City.
Jan. 24.-G. w. Flaws, northeast OF
Webster City.
Jan. 29-J. Williams, south OF Wllke.
Jan. 3O-John Lachmiller, 2 miles
west of Catholic cemetery, Web
ster City.
Feb. SC. Toppenberg, southeast of
harrisburg.
Feb. 6-John Essig, south Of Web
ster City.
Feb. Cole Skrovig, southeast OF
Radcliffe.
Feb. 7-P. Huffman, south Of Will
Jams.
Feb. Peterson and Stensland, east
Of Sherman.
Feb. IF. Huisman, near Kamrar.
Feb. lid. Morris, " mile east of
Webster City, on Sketchly farm.
Feb. 12-Ollie Thornhill, near Blairs-
burg.
Feb. 14.-Godsell Brothers, miles
northwest of Williams.
Feb. 14-Tom Mesa, northeast OF
McCallsburg.
Feb. 19-Chas. Singer, northeast OF
Webster City.
Feb. 21.-E. E. Cheever, brood SOW
sale, east of Webster City.
Feb. 21.-Allen Rhodes, south of Dun
combe.
Rexall remedies at Buster"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12

To furnish the necessary local ma
chinery for easily and quickly reach
ing every community in the county
with information of value to that COM
munity or to the county as whole.
To encourage self-help through
developing and exercising leadership
in the rural affairs of each community.
To reveal to all the people of the
county the agricultural possibilities Of
the county and how they may be reali.
zed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
Alden Couple Wed Here.

Miss Laura Smith and Mr.. Alvin
Boldon, both of Alden, were married
at the Christian church parsonage at
o'clock Saturday afternoon, the Rev.
c. v. Pence officiating. L. H. Smith,
father of the bride, brought the couple
overland and witnessed the ceremony.
The young people will make their
home in Alden.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
GOOD MoRN1N, JUDGE.

H. G. Hardesty of Des Moines paid
a fine of SIS for speeding in Police
Magistrate G. F. fuckers Office Sat
urday.
Sundays roundup of speeders in
cluded Ray Claude of this city, JUS
tice of the Peace Frank Webb of Ere
mont township and Harold Campbell,
also of Fremont.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12

The Choral society will meet in the
auditorium of Lincoln high school to-
morrow evening for rehearsal. The
sopranos and altos will meet at 7:15
and the entire chorus at O'Clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
AT THE ISIS.

AT THE ISIS.
:*:.* *******++:.a
Monday and Tuesday.
Douglass Fairbanks in Down to
Earth" in five parts.
Wednesday and Thursday.
Madame Petrova in "The Law of
the Land" Paramount picture in
five parts.
Friday.
House Peters and Myrtle Stedman
in "As Men Love-" A powerful SO
ciety drama in five parts.
Saturday.
Five reel Paramount feature.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12


4 Norman and Vernon Ross of Web
ster City spent several days last week
at the home of their grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Ross.
Elma Omundson went to Jewell Fri
day for visit at the home of her par
ents.
Mrs. w. r. Foster who returned
from Chicago Tuesday, left Friday for
q visit in Waterloo
Mrs. Spengler of Ackley spent sew
eral days here during the past week
as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J.
Gresslin.
Marvel Ferguson of Webster City
was an over Sunday visitor at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Moore.
DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Tedrow went to
Estherville Friday to attend the we'd
ding of their son, Claire, to Miss Nina
May Woodhouse The wedding was
to be quiet home affair, with only the
immediate relatives of the contracting
parties present. The wedding was
solemnized Saturday, November 10th,
and the young couple will spend a
short time here at the home of the
groom's parents, before going to
housekeeping in Estherville, where
they will make their home. The writ
er joins with the many friends of this
worthy young couple in wishing them
a long and happy married life.
Miss Angie Atkinson, who has been
having q vacation from her studies in
the State Teachers College, Cedar
Falls, returned to school Sunday even
ing. During her short vacation period
Angie worked hard to earn money for
the Y. M. C.. A. and she will have SIG
to take back to turn into the fund that
the college was raising through its
students. IS was the amount asked
from each student and Angie is to be
congratulated upon more than trebling
her amount Her talents were not
wrapped in napkin and buried, but
were made to yield three fold.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Nolte OF Bows were
visitors at the H. Bossenberger home
Sunday.
John Stumer went ITO Colfax Satur-
day where he will remain and under
go treatment for rheumatism,
Miss Maude Millsap took Lucille
Hartwig, Geo. Sanders, and John
TODD to Webster City Sunday and
brought her sister Lydia home for a
visit.
The w. C. T. U. will meet Thurs
day at the home of Mrs. E. l. john
son. Everyone who is interested in
this great work is invited to be pres
ent.
The first number of the entertain-
ment course was given Friday even
ing to crowded house. The Ionian
Serenaders, group of four young
women, pleased everyone by their wit
and talent.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l. Johnson autoed
TO Mason City Sunday to take their
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
New Garage Men.

Ed. Holein of Minneapolis, an ex-
pert automobile repairer, has accept
ed position with the Parkhurst Au-
to Company. Clarence Veatch, who
recently completed course of study
in the Sweeney Automobile school at
Kansas City, has also accepted a po-
sition as service man in the Park
hurst garage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12
Williams Items.

The Misses Caroline and Louise
Bossenberger and Mrs. w. P. Bossen-
berger returned from Des Moines
Thursday evening. During her stay
in Des Moines Mrs. Bossenberger at
tended "a dinner at Harris Emery's
tea room, given in honor of Miss YER
ma 2. Hinote, a Red Cross nurse who
has been called for duty in France.
There were about so prominent
nurses present from all parts of the
state.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Ball of Fort
Dodge fiivered over Tuesday evening
for a visit with friends.
DR.. R. J. w. Briggs of Iowa Falls
spent several days here lately with
DR.. Bossenberger, going over the sit
uation among live stock.
Mesdames NJ. ]. O'Connor, E. E.
Roland and L. Martinson were coun-
ty seat visitors Friday.
Halle Atkinson was here Thursday
on a stop over visit from the Great
Lakes Naval station, near Chicago,
where he had been for visit with
his brother Roy. w. A. Atkinson went
to Renwick and took care of his sons
business during his absence,
Geo. Talcott went to Fort Dodge
Wednesday after his REQ which was
there for repairs.
Mrs. Chas. Trumbauer of Blairs-
burg was in town Friday visiting at
the w. H. Rick home.
Thos. Blodgett is driving a new Al
len touring car.
Geo. Talcott, Frank COUNSEL, Wal
do Anderson and Earl E. Johnson
autoed to Ames Saturday to attend
the football game.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Hughes spent
Sunday in Webster City.
John s. Sloan Of Iowa Falls spent
Friday and Saturday at the home Of
d. VI p. =
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-12

FOR RENT-two modern sleeping
rooms. New house. Call 7742 in
the morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-07
FIRES SHOT INTO
HOME; VANISHES
Zach Ellis, Constable, Mysteri-
ously Disappears-u. s.
Flag Broken On Porch.
ACTED QUEERLY OF LATE

Zach NJ. Ellis, constable in Judge
Britt's municipal court, fired shot
through the front door OF his home
at 24ll Saratoga street Thursday
night about 10 o'clock. Then he
walked toward the rear Of his home
and disappeared. An American. flag,
which had been flying from his front
porch, was found, broken, on the
Ioor of the pore.
Mrs. E. Wesley French 240o Sara
toga street, heard the shot and, peer
ing through her front door, saw Ellis
walk to the back If his home. The
firing Of the revolver brought neigh
bors to the scene, who found the
American flag lying on the veranda
of the Ellis home.
lola Ellis, l6-year-old daughter Of
the missing man, who had taken
refuge in the home If c. B. Gaunt,
24l3 Saratoga street, says that her
father has been acti. strangely of
late. 1t was because his peculiar
behavior recently that she went to
the Gaunt home Thursday night
rather than await the arrival OF her
father at their home. j.
Ellis created a scene in municipal
court a few weeks ago when he de-
manded from ltigant there the inn
mediate payment of constable fees
due him,