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The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
SOLDIERS SHORT OF TOBACCO
Is Most Pressing Problem of Today
Camps Of Expeditionary Forces
Are Almost Out.

With the American expeditionary
forces, Aug. American army OF
ficials and Y. NJ. C. A. workers are
largely planning recreation for the
Sammies when the winters cold
closes in on base ball and other
sports which are now in progress.
The British plans for theatrical
boxing, basket ball and other indoor
sports for the Sammies which will
soon be followed.
The most pressing problem of the
day however is that of tobacco. The
camp is all but cleaned of its to
bacco material. Even the supplies
of the French product which no bod!
likes is shy.
Plans for General Pershing's CAM
inspection today we're simple ant
characteristic of the commandment
chief. He merely intends to visit al
billets and watch his soldiers while
at trench practice.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
WILL RUSH SHIP BUILDING
Rear Admiral Caps Says Conditions
Are Such as to Make II Of Most
Vital Importance.

Washington, Aug. Both steel
and wooden ships must be built and
built Immediately said Rear Admiral
Caps of the emergency feet corpora
ton to the ship builders here today
Matters that were brought to my
attention this morning indicates the
vital Importance of pressing this con
struction program. We are in the wal
far more seriously than any one real
ICES at the present time" Caps de
clared.
This was the first public utteranct
since he took command Of the emer
gency fleet corporation.
The meeting of the ship builders
was called by Chairman Hurley of thu
shipping board this morning for I
very important meeting.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
THREE DROWNED
WHILE IN BATHING
PROF. eRoETVELD, WIFE AND
SON LOSE LIVES NEAR PELLA
SUNDAY BLUE LAWS UPHELD
Judge Seneca Cornell Of the District
Court at ottumwa Says the
Courts Did Not Make the Law
But Must Enforce II.

Pella, Ia, Aug. 1.-Prof Peter
Groetveld, Mrs. Peter Groetveld, and
their SON, Robert, IA years old, were
drowned while swimming in the Des
Moines river just south of Pella at S
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
There were no witnesses to the
drowning. Prof. Groetveld, who was
music teacher, and his wife and
boy, were seeking to escape the heat
by trip down to the river and evil
IDENTITY decided to go bathing.
Men hauling sand heard cries and
went to the rescue, but the three had
all drowned before they arrived. The
body of Mrs. GroetveId was washed
ashore. The body of the boy was re-
covered during the night. and search
is being made today for the fathers
body.
1t is believed that the boy stepped
into a deep hole and that Groetveld,
a good swimmer, drowned in an at
tempted rescue.
1t is considered likely that Groet-
weld and son may have drowned in an
attempt to save Mrs. Groetveld, as
both were fair swimmers. The river
is generally shallow where they en-
tered the water. but deep holes have
been gouged out by sand diggers in
several portions of the river bed.
Groetveld was about SO years old
The family came here from Holland
nine years ago. Professor Groetveld
had drilled several choral organiza-
tions, and he and his wife were quite
prominent socially.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
|. W. W; AGITATOR IS HANGED
Taken From Bed by Mob Of Unknown
Men--The Old Sign "3-T-77"
Pinned to Night Clothing.

Butte, Montana. Aug. Frank Lit
tie, /. w. w. agitator, who was recent
ly deported from Arizona and who has
been agitating among the strikers
here in defiance to the government,
was found hanging to tree above a
trestle here today with the old sign.
"3-7-77" pinned to his night clothing,
He had been taken from his bed by
mob of unknown men and lynchesdd
about 4 o'clock this morning, as. a
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
THE DELINQUENT AUTO TAXES
Secretary Of State Sending Lists to
County Attorneys for Collections.

Des Moines, Aug. L. Secretary of
State w. S. Allen is now sending no
tices to county attorneys to collect
automobile license money from the
delinquents in their counties and en-
closing list of the delinquents. There
are more that $4,000 delinquents in the
state, which owe total of almost
100000. Secretary Allen says these
lists have not been sent cut sooner be
cause he has not had the clerical force
to do the work.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
Crew Totaled Forty-sev
Appeal for sauer kraut.

Washington. Aug. /. - The rainy
spell has resulted in such an enormous
cabbage crop that the agricultural de-
partment has issued an appeal for the
making OF sauer kraut in large quaint.
ties in the interest of conservation.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
IS AFTER PEACE VIA, VIENNA
The Fremdenblatt, Seml-otficIal Or
gan Says Germany VIII Con-
slider.

Copenhagen, Aug. 1.-The semiofti,
.cial Vienna Fremdenblatt says it is
able to announce authoritatively that
Germany gladly will act upon peace
Iovertures coming by way OF Vienna.
The Cologne Gazette. copy OF
which has been received here, repro
duces the Fremdenblatt's statement.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
Serious Fores Fire.

Traverse City. Mich. Aug. The
first serious forest Are Of the season in
this section is reported travelling at q
rapid rate ahead Of fifty mile gale
and burning path three miles wide
from point twenty miles west OF this
city to Lake Michigan. II Is believed
there may be some loss Of life.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
Two soldIers prowned.

Chicago. Aug. l,--Floyd, Leach and
Vince Spies. members of Company A.
First Illinois Infantry, were drowned
when the boat in which they were
sailing on the Calumet river was over
turned. Alfrad Theme. also a mem
Der of the company, was rescued.
All lived in the western suburbs OF
Chicago.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
Germany win Pay Expenses.

Zurich. Switzerland, Aug. Ger
many has notified Turkey and Bulga
ria that she will assume all expenses
incurred by these countries in the
campaign OF 1917-191S.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
Anti-Draft Aoitators Jailed.

Marquette. Mich. Aug. 1.-Seventy
men, including l. w. w. anti-draft
ringleaders. drew prison. jail and
work house sentences in the federal
court here from Judge Clarence,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
Cuba Turns over Ships.

Washington. D. G.. Aug. CUBA
has turned over to the United States
the five German merchant ships seiz-
ed in Cuban ports when Cuba declar-
cd war on Germany. The ships viii
be made ready for repair and oper-
alton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
Kills Wife and Self.

Nashville. Ga, Aug. William Ty-
son, young farmer. killed his wife
and then committed suicide after he
had received a summons to appear
for the draft.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
4. W. W,s Are peported.

Gallup. N. NJ. Aug. 1.-The council
of defense of Mckinley county last
night deported thirty-two men said to
be members of the Industrial Workers
Hof the World. a.ss
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-02
Standard OIL TANKER IS SUNK
Steamer Motona Torpedoed by Ger
man Submarine. Only Twenty
two Of Crew Landed.

London, August 1.-The standard
oil steamer Motona of 2,73O tons was
torpedoed and sunk by submarine.
the admiralty announced today. TWEEN,
ty-two survivors were landed.
Crew Totaled Forty.Seven.
New York, August 1.-Captain Err
nest Stratton of West Philadelphia
was In command of the Motona. Stand
ard oil officers said that the officers
and crew of the ship totaled forty
seven and only twenty-five have been
accounted for and landed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
CHINA WEDDING CELEBRATION.

Last Tuesday, January 10th, was the
occasion Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Gulke's China wedding anniversary.
A number of their friends knowing
this, gathered at the hospitable home
in the east part of the city to surprise
them.
Old and young entered gaily into
the spirit Of the occasion, and through
the kindness Of the Grand theater or
chestra, music was furnished for those
who cared to dance, and the merry
party tripped the light fantastic into
the wee sma' hours of the morning.
Mr.. Gulke operates a very success
full clothing store in this city, and is
one of our most loyal and upright
citizens
Mrs. Gulke has the quality of MAX
ing friends readily wherever she goes,
and has been capable helpmeet of
her husband through their twenty
years of married life. AS many know,
their pleasant home is open at all
times to welcome their friends.
To show the esteem in which they
are held, they were presented with
choice pieces Of Chinaware. May they
enjoy many more years of happily
welded life. ***
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24

into the house vacated by Hayden.
Mrs. Carrie Sturmer has been quite
i'll, but better at this time.
Mrs. VIM. Brun was quite i'll a few
days last week.
Charles Rogers and wife spent last
week at Orville Wright's.
Lloyd Duncan captured two grey
foxes.
The Ladies Aid society meets on
Thursday of this week with Mrs Belle
Barr. On Thursday, Jan. 18th, Mrs.
Mary Auel entertained the society in
place of Mrs. Matt Auel, who was very
i'll at that time. Mrs. Mary was as
sisted by Mrs. Emma Rogers and all
report good time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
NJ. E. Church.

NJ. E. Church.
Sunday school at $50.
Morning worship at 1920. Rev F..
e. Bauchop, former district superin-
tendent Of this district, will preach.
Junior League at 200. Superinten-
ded by Miss Elva Knox.
Epworth League at $50 Led by
Miss Myrl Burrows.
Evening worship at 7:30 The pas
for preaching on the SUBJECT: "The
Faith Of the Fathers" A message to
those who criticise their Fathers faith.
Special announcements: On Thurs
day evening at 1880 and on Friday af-
ternoOn from 200 p. m. until 500 p.
M, there will be special missionary
programs held in this church. One Or
two real live missionaries are. to come
to us directly from the great Mission
airy convention being held at Madison
this week. Everyone is invited.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Leslie J. Klais and Mary Novinski
both of Liberty. -
Walter Cartwright, Madison, and
Vera Eastman, Lancaster.
Alloys Klaas and Elizabeth Lange
both Of Louisburg.
Frank Plimpton and Zelma Pearson
both of Mt Hope.
Ernest Hahn, Liberty and Loretta
eraser, Fennimore.
Walter Kleibenstein and Helen
Byrnes, both Of PlatteviIle.
John Huffy and Elizabeth Love
both of Muscoda.
Leroy Ralph, Hazel Green, and Jen-
ME Geasland, Platteville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

9:30-Sunday school for all depart
ments except adult
10:O0-Adult classes.
10: 45-WOrship and sermon to the
young people. Everybody welcome.
6:45-Miss Mile Harlowe will lead
c. E. service.
7:30-Evening worship will be
conducted by the young people of the
church.
Thursday Mission study
classes.
3:O0-Friday. Ladies' Missionary
society will meet with Miss Mary
Walker. Topic: "Northland College,"
Miss Ethel UT will lead
6:15-Friday. Laymen's Mission
airy banquet. The men of the city
churches will hold a great missionary
rally. A man from the front will
speak. You can't afford to miss it.
00-Saturday. Choir rehearsal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
BEETOWN

Especial correspondence to Herald.)
Well, here we are again, after hard
tussle with the lagrippe and very
thankful to be able to write a few
items for the paper, which we know
some of our dear friends living so far
away but anxiously awaiting for the
few items from the little old home
town, to hear from the loved ones at
home and how everybody is If we
would stop and think for only one mo-
ment the distance these weekly pa
pers are sent we think the people
would all be anxious to send their
news items to the correspondent who
is always glad to get any items sent
to her.
Are you coming to the show next
week, beginning Monday evening, JAN
20? notwithstanding pictures. Lee
wants entertainment, lasting one week.
Change of program every night.
Saturday night next r. n. A. Evalyn
Camp No. 1856 will hold their election
of officers. Only Neighbors are to be
present. Each Neighbor is to bring a
cevored dish.
On Friday evening, Jan. II Miss OIL
ga Brun gave miscellaneous shower
in honor of her sister, Miss Elsie, who
on Tuesday, January 16 becomes the
bride of Orrin Burr. The boys chart
varied them Wednesday evening.
Frank Hayden moved last week into
the Oakleaf home, and William Winner
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
Nellie Nj. Hunt.

Nellie M. Hunt was born at Potosi,
Wis, on September II, 1877, and de-
parted from this life on January Is,
1917. She was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Hunt formerly of Po-
tosi but now residing in Toston, Mont
The deceased spent her childhood in
Potosi graduating from the Potosi high
school, She attended normal school
at Platteville later and graduated
with the class of 1902. She was mar
ried at ST. Anthony, Idaho, on June 1,
1909, to Peter c. Jensen who with the
little daughter, Alice and other rela-
tives, survive to mourn their loss
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
Elizabeth FuerStenberg.

Elizabeth Fuerstenberg died Friday
night, Jan 10 after a brief illness at
her home in North Lancaster, aged 80
years.
Surviving are six children: Henry,
OF Thayer, Kansas; Paul, of So. Lam
caster; August, of Gutenberg, Iowa !;
Otto and John, of North Lancaster, and
Mrs. Lena Cummins, of Ellenboro
Funeral services were held Monday
morning at st. Clements church In
terment was made at the Catholic Gem
etery beside her husband, who passed
away Nov. %, 1916.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24

FOR SALE-My nice city property, To-
Gated at 1000 S. Madison street. Con-
sists of acres, lots of fruit, beautiful
piece Of land. Good house; electric
lights; good we'll; city water in street;
good barn and outbuildings. Will sell
reasonable on good terms. No trades
considered. John eastman, Lancas-
ter, Wis. 48p2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
Obituaries
Mrs, Johnson Johns.

Mrs. Johnson Johns died at her home
one mile west of Montfort on Monday
evening, January Is, OF heart trouble
The funeral services were held Thurs
day last with a short service at the
home and another at. the M. E. church
at Linden. Interment took place at
Linden cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
LAST WEEKS WEATHER.

Tuesday, Jan. 16.-Max. 5; min. -13 J;
north wind, clear
Wednesday, Jan. 17.-Max 20; min.
8; west wind, cloudy.
Thursday, Jan. 1S.-Max. 10; min.
2; northwest wind, clear
Friday, Jan. 19.-Max so; min. s.;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church.
9:45-Sunday school.
10: 45-Morning worship.
2:O0-Hurricane Sunday school.
3:OO-Divine service.
7:30-Boice Creek evening service.
300 Saturday. Confirmation class.
The Hurricane Ladies' Aid society
meets with Mrs. George Wieland on
Thursday afternoon
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
LANCASTER FIRMS DISPOSES
OF INTERESTS AT MONTFORT

L. D. Eastman of Lancaster, was
here last Friday and the deal was
closed whereby j. L. Richie becomes
sole owner Of the Montfort Lumber &
Fuel COmpany's stock and business
ere.-Montfort Mail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
ORPHEUM PROGRAM.

Wednesday-Ge program.
Thursday 18th Noon,' a five.
reel feature.
Friday-"The Raiders" a five-reel
feature, with H. B. Warner.
Saturday General program
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24

northwest wind, clear.
Saturday, Jan. 20-Max. %; min.
10; north wind clear.
Sunday, Jan. 21.-Max "a; min. 26;
southeast wind, cloudy; sleet
Monday, Jan. 22-Max. 30; min. 6;
north wind, clear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24

st. Agnes Guild benefit, at Orpheum
Thursday, Feb. s, afternoon and even
ing. Prices loo and zoe. Vivian Mar
tin in "The Wishing Ring" repeated
by request Don't miss it. 4Sc3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
WOMAN'S CLUB.

Meets with Mrs. j. C. DoolittIe to-
day, Roll call, quotations from Dick
ems.
"A Tale of Two Cities Mrs. Clan
vile.
Sketch Of Sidney Carton" Mrs
Lewis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24

A rabbit pie supper was given at the
home of Rev. w. A. Weyhrauch last
Wednesday in honor of the boy scouts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
COMING EVENTS.

The ladies of the Junior Aid society
Of the M. E. church will have a candy
sale at Aupperle's store Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock. 48pw1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24

FOR SALE-300 blu. oats; 20 tons tim
othy hay in barn, and a Ford tour
ing car IN good condition Laverne
Galloway, Beetown, Wis. 48c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.

There will be services and Sunday
school at the German Evangelical
church Sunday at the usual hours.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24

FOR QUICK SALE-Largest size base
burner, in good condition. Worth
much more, but will sell for $25 to
quick buyer, as we have new heating
plant. S. & S. Shoe store, Lancaster,
Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED TO RENT-House in the
city. Charles Tiederman, Lancaster,
Wis. 4Stfc
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-30
FORMER ToMesToNIrE
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

According TO clipping from Los
Angeles paper received in Tomb
stone yesterday. Joe Padfield, father
OF Mrs. c. l.. Cummings. formerly Of
Tombstone. was killed several days
ago when his auto overturned Fol-
lowing is an account OF the accident:
Joseph $. Padneld. aged 20 years.
formerly residing at 300 North Ere
mont avenue. was almost instantly
killed. and Mrs. Ella A. Comiskey.
aged ~ years. was seriously injured
last evening when the automobile in
which they we're riding turned over.
Mrs comiskey lives at 1850 Munroe
street.
Padfeld was driving along Santa
Monica boulevard and when near
New Hampshire avenue turned out
to pass a gravel truck. AS soon as
the turn had been made the auto
mobile swung in front OF an approach
ing street car that had been obscured
by the truck Padfield made a sharp
turn in an effort to get into New
Hampshire avenue and his car turned
turtle.
The receiving hospital ambulance
made q record run to the seem, but
Padfield succumbed within few
minutes after arriving at the emer-
gency hospital
Mrs. Comiskey suffered a compound
fracture OF the right leg and other in
juries.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-30

Relatives and friends of the Ari-
IONA young men who are at Camp
Funston. Fort Riley. Kan. or are
speeding on their way 10 the big
may have pictured
them as undergoing great hardship
while at the training camp. such as
sleeping on the ground or with only
a blanket. may be rejoiced to learn
that the men called to the colors will
while at Camp Funston. live in neat
Iy built barracks. with cots, feather
pillows. pillow cases and sheets, al
most like home.
A. II. Silberberg. president Of a
large feather concern at Kansas City
has just been awarded a contract &c
furnish 10000 feather pillows for the
soldiers at Camp Funston. and tina,
he will deliver them In two weeks
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-30
SHOOTING scRApe


JEROME. Sept. 25-Three shots
were fired from a IS calibre revolver
and rocks filled the air in an alter
cation between four Austrians. which
took place last night near the Dicus
garage. No one was injured. II is
understood that the quarrel was over
some labor dispute dating from the
first strike.
Steve Ketchananda was the Aus
trian with the revolver. He stood
not more than ten feet away from the
others when he fired. and as he fail
ed to hit anyone the officers are in
clined to think that he did not shoot
TO kill.
George Destics. r. GerkniOch and
George Stulich. being unarmed. con-
tented themselves with hurting rocks
AT hetchahahua ana al edch othtr.
II any OF the rocks struck their marks
they inflicted no damage worth men
tioning.
Destics. Gerknioch and Stulich
stood their ground and were imme.
diately placed under arrest Ketch'
amanda ran but was captured later
by Constable Brad LarremOre in the
vicinity OF the Jerome Verde.
The Four Austrians spent the night
in jail This morning they were ar.
raigned before Justice Frank Smith
and put up 800 apiece TO guarantee
their appearance in court next Friday
morning at ten O'Clock
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-30
JURY REPORTS

Following are the two special ven
Tres that reported this morning in the
Superior Court.
l.. C. Ragsdale. Thos. Doyle. II. 5.
Robinson. Thomas Maddern. Ed Hail.
Bisbee: r. NJ Zamora. d. o. Phillips.
W. E. Hatcher. c. N. Seaman. S. p.
Boucher. P. T. Bunting. Douglas: r.
p Whelan. II. b. Tucker. A. ". Chip
perfeld. Lowell; W. A. Caldwell. Nc
Neal Thos n. Denny Benson: ]. y.
Curtis. St David: NJ NJ Kinzie. +.
{. Woolsey. Servoss: Jerry Shook.
Pearce; Geo. Lockwood. Naco, J. y.
Corley. Rucker; ]. c. Bishop. Tomb
stone; p s. Simmons. F. W Shield
Bowie: Cliff Darnell. Apache.
F.. l.. Cumback. Louis Schnarr. Hen.
ry Warrington. w A. Mcpherson.
Harry F. Lyon. Chas. F. Pooley A. o.
Johnson. Herbert Warrington. Bis.
bee: T. II. Ames. James Logic, Doug
las; John Aiding. Servoss: J. II.
Brookerson. Wilcox.
Another special venire OF So to re-
port on the 2Sth was ordered drawn
and handed TO the sheriff to subpoe-
nae
All jurors were excused until to-
morrow morning owing TO the case
which was set for trial today. having
been postponed until a later date.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-30
sLAckER CONSIDERS
HIS ARREST A JOKE

DOUGLAS. Sept. 24-Alfred B.
Johnson. who claims Los Angeles as
his home. was arrested yesterday at
Naco by Special Agent Dasprit of the
department OF justice. and is now
confined in the local Jail. charged
with being a Stacker. he not having
registered for the selective draft.
johnson was indignant when ar
rested, insisting that the government
had no right to hold him. as he had
committed no crime-from his view
point. According to Mr.. Dasprit.
when the man was questioned IS TO
where he had been in Mexico. John.
son replied he had been travelling
through the southern republic since
May II for pleasure and adventure"
The seriousness Of being a Stacker
appears a huge joke to the young
prisoner. and he thinks he viii be
turned loose in few days so that
he may continue on his way to Los
Angeles in search OF pleasure and ad-
venture"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-09-30
ORDERED TO REPORT
At FORT LEAveNWoRTH

v. G. Mellgren, local mining engi-
neer. yesterday received q telegram
ordering him to report at once for
Fort Leavenworth. Kansas, where he
will go into training for thirty or
sixty days, having been given a cap
tain's commission in the engineers
corps. After training Mr.. Mellgren
will be either sent to France or on
the Russian front Out Of many up
plicants several months ago he was
one Of the very few lucky one to pass
the rigid examination. and q short
while ago received notification Of his
acceptance. and yesterday came his
orders to report