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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
COMPLAINING TIME.

1t was late in the spring. And Sandy
IChipmunk couldn't help wishing it was
| late in the fall instead. The reason
for that was this: He could find very
| little to eat anywhere in Pleasant Val
ley 1t was too early for fruit or nuts.
| 1t was even too early for many in
sects. And it seemed to Sandy that all
the insects flew much higher than
! they did when there were plenty OF
other things to eat.
| At last Sandy CHANGED to see Mr..
Crow in the woods one day. Mr.. Crow
was just about to fly somwhere. He
seemed to be in great hurry. In fact,
he did not want to stop to talk
which was most unusual with him.
~ can't chat with you today" Mr..
Crow told Sandy. 81 have business to
attend to. It's something I've been ex.
pecting for long time. And | don't
want to be late"
Where are you going?" Sandy ask
ed.
That" said Mr.. Crow-"that is
something that doesn't concern you,
young man. And then he Mapped his
way through the woods and out of
sight.
Now it happened that Sandy Chip
munk remembered at once what Uncle
Jerry Chuck had said few days be-
fore. Uncle Jerry had said that Mr..
Crow had told him Farmer Green was
about to plant corn. So Sandy guessed
that Mr.. Crow was going to the field
where Farmer Green and his hired
man We're working.
I'll run over there and see what's
going on" Sandy exclaimed 'If
they're planting corn have just as
much right to eat some as Mr.. Grow
has"
OF course. Mr.. Grow reached the
ploughed field long before Sandy Chip
munk. 1t took Mr. Grow no time at all
to sail through the air and drop down
at good. safe distance from where
Farmer Green and his hired man
were planting corn. They had already
planted several long rows. And Mr..
Crow at once set to work to scratch up
the yellow kernels and swallow then
greedily.
He was enjoying his meal greatly
when he caught sight of a small, strip
ed person busily engaged in doing the
very same thing 1t was Sandy Chip
mupk. And Mr.. Grow hurried over to
the row where Sandy was looking for
corn.
What are you doing here?" Mr..
Crow asked angrily.
81 might ask you the same ques-
ton Sandy answered.
You followed me-that's what you
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
Children Evening Story
Copyright Newspaper Service

did" Mr.. Grow exclaimed. "Of all the
prying busybodies know, you are Ger.
tainly the worst. This is not your
field; and I shall have to ask you to
leave it at once
dy Chipmunk. II don't want the field.
You can have that. All / want is some
Of the corn. There ought to be enough
for both of u.s."
Mr.. Crow muttered something about
impertinence. which Sandy Chipmunk
didn't understand. Then Mr. Grow
said:
This corn belongs to Farmer Green
just because I've come to help him.
and because I've scratched up a few Of
the kernels to see II he's planting
them properly, you seem to think I'm
eating corn
81 certainly do said Sandy Chip.
munk
well, what an ideal" Mr.. Grow ex.
claimed
Strange as it may seem, Farmer
Green had the idea that Sandy Chip
munk had He happened to catch sight
OF old Mr.. Grow. And pretty soon John.
ME Green came hurrying up the field,
along the fence. He hoped Mr.. Grow
wouldn't see him.
! But old Mr.. Grow generally saw any
one coming his way-especially II the
person happened to have a gun on his
shoulder.
I've important business over in the
woods" he told Sandy Chipmunk sud
denly. And he flew off in great haste.
So Sandy stayed and ate all the
corn he wanted. He was so small and
so nearly the same color as the plough.
ed field that Johnnie Green never saw
him at all.
After that Mr.. Grow would scarce
ly speak to Sandy for several days. He
said that Sandy was nuisance.
"A person can't go anywhere with
out that Chipmunk boy following him.
Mr.. Grow complained. 'You know. I'm
helping Farmer Green plant his corn.
And Sandy Chipmunk followed me to
the cornpatch. And what do you think?
He actually began to eat the corn.
Now, who ever heard Of such thing?"
But Mr.. Crow fooled nobody but him
self. Eevery one knew that he ate
more of FarmAs Green's corn than any
body else-unless it was Farmer
Green. And he always waited until II
was ripe.
The trouble with Mr.. Grow was
this: He didn't want any one but him.
self to visit the cornfeld He wanted
all the corn for an old gentleman
known as Mr. Grow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
VILLAGE CREEK.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. Albertson spent Sun
day visiting some friends near Eddy
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. BOSNIAN and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Haiss and family and
Dorathy and Genevieve Rater visited
at John ROUGH home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Dexter and daught-
err, Irene and Helen visited at the Bridg
ct Curry home Sunday.
F.. G. Harsch left the hospital We'd
nesday after a few days treatment
there.
Mrs. Il. F. Harsch and son Will re-
turned home Friday from two weeks
visitat Champaign III. Mrs. Harsch WIS.,
tied the home of her daughter Mrs.
Joseph Krafka. Will has been attending
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard and sons
Harold and Chester were over Sunday
visitors a the q. Albertson home.
Hazel Dell school closed Friday with
Mis- Lena Richardson as teacher.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
FLoRis.

Mrs Meade Galloway and two daugh-
tiers. Mrs. Laura Dillon and Mrs Louisa
Harding, Mrs. Mary Jones and Mrs.
Selma Burkhalter and two children Of
Eldon and Mr. and Mrs. John McCaul-
ley of Hiteman We're visitors at the
George Jones. Dave Lang and Isaac
Hart homes one day last week.
Mrs. Ada Hentz left Wednesday for
her home near Anthony. Kans
Mrs. John ROUGH and son Eugene
visited couple of days last week with
relatives in Ottumwa.
Fred Eberline and wife OF Ottumwa
spent a few days the latter part of
the week at the home of Mr. Eberline's
daughter Mrs Carl Grinstead who ac-
companied them to Belknap Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Wilson and
daughter Velma were over Sunday WIS.,
itors in Batavia.
Mrs. Sallie Box left SATURDAY fo,. a
visit at the home of her niece Mrs Lib
bic Nelson In Fairfield.
Mrs. A. II. Plank visited few days
last week in Eldon and Ottumwa
Misses Selma Harvard and Francis
ROUGH returned home Saturday from
Rock Rapids where they have been,
teaching.
G. H. Bolivar left for Kansas City
the first Of the week with car OF cat.
tie.
Miss Ruth Wilkinson left today for
Cedar Falls where she will enter sum-
mer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder and son Jake
were Sunday visitors in Allerton with
Mr.. Snyder's mother.
Mrs. Katherine Stohl and two chill
dren OF st. Joseph. Mo. arrived Sunday
evening for a visit at the home OF her
sister Mrs. Paul Strickland.
Children'a Day program at the
Christian church is postponed until
Sunday evening June IL on account Of
illness of some of those having parts.
The Gospel association OF BLOOMFIELD
hadw charge and conducted services at
the NJ. f. church Sunday, which were
we'll attended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
YANKEE GUNS
SINK u-b0AT
|NH0TF|GHT
American Steamer Some
where at Sea-" Scores Vic
tory in Battle Lasting an
Hour and a Half.
FINAL SHOT STANDS
SUBMARINE ON END

Washington, D. c., June GA
German submarine is believed to
have been sunk by an armed
American steamer yesterday In
running fight lasting an hour and
half.
Thirty-hve shots were fired by
the submarine and twenty-five by
the steamer.
An official announcement by the
state department today says the
steamers final shot apparently
struck the submarine which raised
clear out Of the water and stood
stern end up for = few seconds.
She then disappeared"
AMERICANS ATTACK.
The state departments an
nouncement follows:
1.-THE department Of state is ad-
vIsed by telegraph Of an engage
nent between an armed American
steamer and submarine. The
guns Of the steamer were manned
by an American naval crew.
1.-THE submarine was first seen
at about 1000 yards. She had
six inch gun forward and another
aft. She flew no flag.
upon sight Of the submarine,
the steamer hosted the American
fiau and waited for about ten min
utes.
"As the submarine approached
the steamer fired. The submarine
responded. The steamer kept a
speed that would permit the sub
marine 70 coma ,"ithin range.
SIXTY SHOTS FIRED.
"Then followed fight lasting
for an hour and half.
1.-THE submarine came to dis
lance Of about 1900 yards. BY
that time the submarine had fired
thlrty-fve shots and the steamer
twenty-five. The last shot Of the
steamer apparently struck the
submarine. which raised clear out
Of the water and stood stern end
up for few seconds. Then she
disappeared.
1.-THE captain Of the steamer and
the commanded Of the guard be-
Iieve the submarine was sunk.
"The steamer suffered no dam
age"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
CORN GOES UP
At DIZZY PACE
Following Ruling on S1.65
Maximum, Pit Seethes
With Traders

Chicago, June 6,-EXtreme advances
of from 87s to az cents were scored
in the corn market at the opening to-
day in the process of adjusting trades
because of the adoption of maximum
price at the last previous session on
Monday Yesterday was holiday.
Monday evening the directors OF the
board Of trade fixed the maximum
price Of all deliveries OF maize at Sl.65.
g price far in advance Of the deferred
deliveries and allowing considerable
head room for an advance in July op.
tons.
Rarely has there been such excite
ment In the corn pit as developed this
morning. The arena was not large
enough to hold the brokers with buy
ing and selling orders to execute. they
fairly fought for positions OF vantage
The order OF the board was accepted
as indicating that the federal govern
ment. which has exercised guiding
influence on the directors, took seri-
Gus view of predictions that 81 corn
was a possibility and that the $l.65
maximum price represented compro-
mise. Following are the closing prices
Monday and the range OF opening
prices today:
Close Monday Opened today
July 49,. s14S m1.4SA S1.5II1. 81
Sept l.S4asd134la 1.4361.3a
Dec 9aN a aSia 1.0o n 90
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
FRENCH WHIP sussEA CRAFT.

TRENCH WHIP SUBSEA VRAF 7.
Paris. June 6.-The defeat Of Ger
man submarine in a battle with the
French steamer Orenoque is reported
by the ministry Of marine. The Oren-
oaue was attacked in the Atlantic on
April %.
When the submarine was sighted
the stesmer captain beat to quarters
and opened fire. After the fourth shot
the submarine disappeared.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
CONFEDERATE WOMEN MEET.

Hannibal Mo-, June 5.-The annual
dinner given by the United Daughters
OF the Confederacy and the bestowal of
crosses Of honor on The ex-confederate
veterans. was held in the Park Metho-
dist church yesterday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
eERl,N ADMITS LOSS.

Berlin. June 6.-The loss of the Ger
man destroyer $50 is admitted in an
official statement issued by the war Of
fce in regard to the attack on Ostend
by British ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
Andrew Searcy.

Andrew Searcy passed away Sunday
afternoon at his home 16 Drew street.
IN tins city. During the last year he
had SHOWN evidence of breaking health
hut had still to some extent continued
his duties until within a few months.
The end came suddenly.
He was born in Mt Juliet. Tenn
Mar. :, 1858. the son of William and
Lucy Searcy. and one Of a large family
OF boys and girls, the most Of whom
are now living. When a.young man he
went to 81. Louis and entered the en- =
ploy. as coachman. of DR.. MCLEAN. a
prominent physician of that city. He
continued to serve that family until
the death of DR.. MCLEAN and his wife
and then became coachman for Hiram
II. Llggett. He remained in the servic.
OF MrS. Llggett after the death of her
fusband and came to Augusta immedi-
ateiy after her marriage to the late
Gov. John +. Hill He served Mrs.
Hill until his death. having been with
her for so years. He married in San
Antonio. Texas, May 10. 1897. Miss
Amanda Jones who. with q little son.
Frederick, survive
During the almost 90 years he lived
among us, Andrew. as he was known
TO nelShbors and friends. and he had
many. won for himself respect and
KINDLY esteem. Because he was loyal
and faithful to those whom he served
his terms of service were few but long.
a fact which is its own praise. He
was prudent, Industrious. courteous
and kind He understood and loved
animals and folks and made them his
friends. He loved flowers extremely
He was helpful and quick to do a
kindness. He possessed q fund of in
formation, shrewd philosophy.
quaint humor and infectious laugh.
THESE. together with his soft, pleasing.
southern accent, made one like to meet
and talk with him. a life. PERHAPS OF
simplicity. but marked with how much
loyalty. faithfulness and kindness
The funeral will be held at the family
residence this afternoon at two O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
ABOUT FORMER
FOLK

The following items concerning for
mer Augusta people will be of interest
to many. They are from the Biddeford
Record:
The promotion OF Warren S. Perci-
val formerly OF this city, to first aid
to Major General King, L. 5. A, is a
source Of much pride to his many
friends. The young man has steadily
climbed since he volunteered his SER
vice TO the country, this last promo
ton counting for much for a chap who
will be l9 years old the coming sum-
mer.
Young Percival received his edu-
cation in the Biddeford schools and at
Thornton Academy and has taken
high rank throughout his school course.
At present he is being given commits
sions of trust. Last week he was in
Virginia, the week previous in Wash
ington. D. c. He is stationed in Mis-
souri, and writes to his mother, Mrs.
Rose Leroy PercivaL that he finds his
new work most satisfa Glory and inter-
esting.
Mrs. Roe Leroy Percival, who is TAX
ing special course in English at Mas
son Institute. Springvale, returned TO
her duties Monday, after passing the
weekend as guest Of friends in this
cifv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
RED CROSS NOTES

Word has come to the Augusta Red
Cross chapter from some of the local
boys in the service that ii means a
great deal TO them, when they receive
presents, to receive also the name and
address OF the donor and a few words
Of greeting. This does not mean A let
ter or note neceSsarily-but at least q
few words and an address on the card
This adds to the gift u personal touch
that is lacking from an anonymous
present.
The local Red Cross is asking. there
fore, that all those sending Christmas
packages or presents at any other time
70 be sure t. enclose their own name
and address and at least a word or
two Of seasons greeting and good
cheer on the card that goes with the
gift. This will add greatly to the han
piness of the recipient
contribution Of SO 70 the Red
Cross yarn fund has been received
from Mrs. Everett Lord.
VIII the knitters who are knitting
the one fingered mittens kindly use the
directions from Red Cross headouar
tiers only.
Some knitters seem to sew the purI-
ing around the face on the helmet.
1t is all wrong and cannot be accept
ed. Please follow the rule closely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
DECISION RESERVED
IN AN EQUITY CASE

Hearing was finished Tuesday forenoon
before Associate Justice Warren c. Phil
brook at the courthouse in the case OF
Otto E. Hit Co. Of Auburn VS.. George
II. Wilbur & Son OF Old Town. This is
a bill in equity brought TO enforce lien
claim arising from a building contract.
The buildings operations were in connec-
ton with the erection Of the so-called
administration building al the Good Will
Farms in Fairfield. The plaintiffs had d
contract for certain stating OF roof and
copper work, etc, and claim that the
work has been done in accordance with
the terms OF the contract and specidca-
tons which were made a part Of the con-
tract.
The defendants claim that the work has
net been so done and especially claim
that before the plaintiffs can recover they
must obtain a certificate of approval from
the architect according - The terms II
the contract. AS the architects certih-
cate has not been given, the defendants
urge this element in defense and also
urge that the failure of the architect to
give his. certificate is strong evidence
that the work had not been completed ac-
cording to the contract and specifications.
Harrie L. Weber Of Lewiston appear
ed as counsel for the plaintiffs and Ray
Of Bangor was attorney for the defend
ants. The hearing was opened Monday
afternoon. Associate Justice Philbrook
reserved his decision pending a possible
adjustment between the parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY
Aircraft Presents Julian Eitinee in
"Countess Charming. Two-Part
Universal Drama; Burton Holmes
TraveIosue; Comedy. Remember
This is AIRCRAFT DAY.

Aircraft made another big scoop when
they enticed Julian Eltinge to leave the
stage and go into pictures. There is no
better known actor than Julian Eltinge,
who has been head-lner all over the
world tor number OF years. In his par
ticular line of work he has never been
equaled. The following is taken from
Screen Opinions 1t refers to "Coun-
tess Charming" Excellent comedy of
the slightly risque type. Julian Eltinge
screens well in his famous female imper-
sonation specially. but he puts bit Of
spice into this play which might, perhaps,
offend the overfastidious. He will no
doubt attract large audiences, as this IS
his first appearance upon the screen, and
he is we'll known as an artist OF the legit-
Innate stage and vaudeville. Supporting
cast good; In fact. in a nutshell, this looks
Ike a money maker.
The balance Of the program is two
part Universal drama. Burton Holmes
Travelogue and an excellent comedy.
The matinee starts at 80 P. NJ The
evening show starts at 90 and runs TIL
1000 p. NJ The feature will be shown
but once. starting al $50 p. NJ.
Remember this is Aircraft day, so come
early Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
NORTH AUGUSTA

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Tilson enjoye1
their annual Thanksgiving dinner with
his children and grandchildren at his
home on the Belgrade road.
The storm Saturday was hard storm.
All telephones We're put out OF commits
sion. the wires were blown fat 10 TIE
ground and some Of the poles on the
Townsend road were broken off.
Monday was a hard day for the mail
carriers. Ray Tilson, carrier on r. F. y
4. went over his route but it was hard
travelling and he was late getting in to
the office.
Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer, who have been
auarantined at North Augusta on account
Of smallpox, returned to Gardiner to work
Monday.
The Stone. Jewett and Bracket schools
opened Monday morning after Thanksgiv-
ing recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
Mr.. Baker Meets Mr.. Corn

representative Of the John J. Nissen
Baking Company offers the following ex-
PLANTATION regarding their new war breal,
which is offered to the public today:
we all know that there is a t.,lov,
shortage of wheat. officially reported: Of
corn we have large crop, its food value
is about equal to wheat Com has ncve.
been popular as. human tood in Flu
rope; the people do not know how to pro
pare it and under stress of war have MT
time TO learn. Every pound of corn used
in the place of wheat by the American
baker or on the family table increases
by just that much the quantity of wheat
we can ship to our allies and aids Just
that much towards winning the war
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
New Years Resolutions.

An interesting proposal, which par
ents may we'll pass on to their boys. is
contained in the December number of
The American Boy. The magazine
suggests to its 100000 readers that
they make New Years resolutions on
January /, then write about them be-
tween January Is and 90. telling why
they made those particular resolu
tions. the difficulty they had in keep
ing them. and their success or failure.
The best letters received will be pub
lished. and cash prizes awarded. They
ought to make interesting reading
Any boy may compete, addressing his
letter to Contest Editor. The America n
Boy, Detroit, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

Ice conditions in the Kennebec river
have changed but little for several
days. except that the freeze may have
gained a little. The river is free of ice
from the kennebec bridge to the Au-
gusta dam, but below the bridge the
ice extends across the river for some
little distance. Then there is an open
place in the channel down as far as the
Mile rock, but below that the river is
closed. The booms and also some logs
belonging to the Augusta Lumber Co.
are frozen in. and work was in prog
ress yesterday afternoon getting some
of the logs out Of the ice and hauling
them ashore on the east side of the
river The Journal thermometer at :
O'clock yesterday morning registered
is above zero and at o'clock last eve
ming it stood at 81 degrees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
A REAL PRAYER

DO the soldiers at the front ever
pray?" The question was asked bv a
preacher at a ministers meeting in q
Canadian city. This is the story 2
returned army captain told in reply:
"One of the boys had been given
dispatches to carry over a road ex-
posed to the enemy fire He stood
BY his motorcycle ready to start. He
knew we'll the danger he must ride
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
Funeral Of Joseph Lizotte

The funeral of the late Joseph Lii
zctte was held at s o'clock Tuesday
morning at St. Augustine's Catholic
church, the services being conducted
by Rev. FIR. Paul Won Buhrer in the
presence of the relatives and friends.
The remains were placed in the tomb
III Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

atty as the outward manifestation of
that relation. He showed that the
thought of God is the greatest than can
enter the human mind or heart and
that the sense Of responsibility to God
is. the most potent influence that oper-
ates upon life.
He took up some of the mysteries to
show why man. living a life that is a
mystery and living that life in the
midst of mystery, ought not to allow
mystery to shake his religious beliefs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

kempton J. Coady, former athletic
coach at Cony' High school. is i'll in
this city, suffering from diphtheria.
Mr. Coady. who is teaching school at
kingfield came to Augusta last Satur-
day on his way TO Patten and went to
the Y. NJ. G. A. building, where IT was
discovered from a culture taken from
his throat that he had the disease in
a mild form. He was taken to the
home OIL. ". Jones on North street,
" here Mr.. Jones, who is professional
nurse, is taking care of him. The Y NJ
G. A. building was thoroughly fumi-
gated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

, Re- r : Pinkham. boys work secre.
ttary oil the Augusta y. ". {. a, went
tTuesday afternoon TO Bangor. where in
the evening he was to address a gather
,lA@ 81 Junior Volunteers Of that section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

The steam packet c. NJ. Giinio''
is running between Boothbay Harp"
and Portland and is said to be dolU-
"a big business both ways, thus taN"-
the place of the steamer Monheg'"
which used to ply between Portia"D
and Roekland, stopping at Boothp''
Harbor. .s,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

capt. and Mrs. Charles W. Savage OF
Wayne are in Augusta for several days
~ sting relatives: Capt Savage formerly
resided in this city and was first lieuten-
ant OF Co NJ He received his commission
IS captain after completing a course OF
training At the second plattsburg camp.
he has been assigned to duty at Camp
cad. Maryland.