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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
FATHER REFUSES
 SUPPORT, CHILD BECOMES CHARGE

Finding herself alone in the world at the age of four years little Vera Jewell, whose three brothers and sis- ters have comfortable homes with friends and relatives of her parents. was committed to the County Home for Children in Norwalk today by Judge Paul L. Miller of the Probate Court. Vera had been staying at the Day Nursery, because she. was too young to be admitted to the home. Her mother Is dead and her father, Clarence Jewell, 32 years old, is un- willing to support the child.
 Clinging to the skirts of Mrs. Mabel Goldman, charities investigator, Vera walked into the courtroom with tears in her big blue eyes, but happy to think that she might sometime be taken into & comfortable home. The child showed much intelligence. She has golden hair and pretty facial fea- lures, but in the clothing apparel pro- vided at the nursery. she appeared to be small for her age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
Local Man
 Is 6 our 1
 MartiiaI|ed
Frank Keenan Given 10 Years In Army Prison at Governors Island for Breach of Discip- line-Was Member of Go. H, 3O4th Infantry, Stationed at Aver.

Aver, Mass, Nov. S-Frank Keenan, a former prize fighter of Bridgeport, and Nicholas Costello of Waterbury, mem bers of the draft army at Camp Devens, were sentenced today by a general court martial tb 10 and 20 years, respectively in 8 federal prison, for assault ing Carl E. Clark, of Water bury, corporal of the guard, on the night of Oct. 13.
 The conviction of the men met with general appreciation because of the brutal nature of the attack on the corporal, and Maj.-Gen. Harry F. Hodges, commanding, issued orders that the sentence be read to every company at retreat to- night.
 Gen. Hodges said it was the first serious breach of discipline here and soldiers at Camp Devens that severe punishment would be dealt to all of lenders in similar cases. @
 Costello was ordereld committed to the federal prison in Atlanta. Keenan will be sent to the army prison on Governors Island.
 The court also ordered that the men be dishonorably discharged from the army.
 Returning to camp late at night, Costello and Keenan were halted by Clark, who was knocked down, club bed and rendered unconscious. When officers and men went to his assistance there was trouble in subduing the of lenders, who were also convicted of insubordination. Both were members of Go. H, S04th infantry. Clark was corporal of Co. G. of the same regt- ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08

The commissioners were met by Ambassador Page, Vice Admiral Sims. commander of the American destroyer fleet, and Secretary Balfour. There are 27 persons in the party, including Admiral Benson, Gen. Bliss, Vance c. Mccormick, chairman of the war trade board: Oscar T. Crosby, assistant secretary of the treasury: Bainbrfdge Colby of the United States shipping board: A. E. Taylor. representing the food controller; and Paul Cravath. Mrs, House and the wives of several other commissioners arc in the party. Col. and Mrs House were driven to the residence of the Duke of Rox- burghe, where they will stay while in London.
 Col. House this morning. outlined a tentative program for the next few days, calling for a series of confer ences with British officials. Each member of the mission will discuss his particular work with British of ffcia1s in charge of similar activities in England.
 Admiral Benson had an early call to make on Admiral Je1ficoe, first sea lord, and Gen. Bliss expected to visit the war office during the day.
 "I am impatient to see the great eff forts England is making toward solv-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
HOL DUP CROWD ROBS STRANGER
 OF HIS MONEY

Tony zo1emus of Rochester, N. Y., came to Bridgeport yesterday after noon, landed in Water street, where he soon made friends, had a glorious evening, visited East Bridgeport, and early this morning reported to the police that he had been led back of a lunch room near the railroad station by his friends, blaek-jacked. and robbed of s250.
 Zelemus said he was robbed about midnight, but did not make his re- port until 3 a. m. He was even then under the influence of liquor. In- vestigation showed he had been seen in Water street with three men earlier in the evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
RJJMMELL SENT
 TO CAMP DEVENS

Adam Runmei1 of 947 Hancock avenue, was sent to Camp Devens, Mass, with other drafted men this morning, much against his wishes. Yesterday he, received his notification to be ready to leave today and visited the division beard in which he was called. He said it would be very in- convenient to go now, the weather being cold, but he would go in a couple of months. Then he left. He was later arrested by Policemen Mer- an and Watts, and has changed his mind about the time of going.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
Seize Control of Petro- grad - Backed up by Petrograd Garrison and Council of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates clare Provisional No. Longer Exists Propose to Seek Immediate Peace.

London, Nov. 8+The Maximalists have ob- tained control of Petrograd and issued proclana- ti0n saying the new government will propose i1n- mediate peace, the semi-official Russian news agency announces.
 The Maximalists were assisted by the Petro- grad garrison, which made possible coup d'etat without bloodshed.
 Leon Trotzly, president of the central tee of the PetrOgrad council soldiers gates issued declaration the effect provisional ernmen longer in existence and that of it's bers had been arrested The preliminary parliament dissolved.
 A wireless dispatch from Petrograd says soldiers and Wormens delegates has that in the council has been healed and that call for delegate from each 250OO of population press the will of the Russian army.
 Premier Kerensly has been deposed.
 The Russian agency which, reported last night seized by the maximas sends following grad dated $50 o'clock last evening"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
U. S. SEfZES OFFICES OF
 HAMBURG-AMERIC LINE

New York, Nov. S-Fhe offices of the Hamburg American steamship line here were seized today by United States Marshal McCarty on orders re- ceiyed from Washington from A. Mitchell Palmer, custodian of enemy property. Julius P. Meyer, vice direc- tor of the company, and about 70 em- p1oyes were ordered to leave forth with. It was said that the offices will be used by the port board and war board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
WOMAN IS STRUCK
 BY TROLLEY CAR

Mrs Mary Smith, 4s years old, of 1174 Pembroke street was struck by a trolley car while standing in East Main street near the Village store. She was taken to the Emergency hospital where it was found that the upper left arm was fractured. pr. J. F. Keegan applied a splint, and advised the caIl- ing of the family physician
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
MRS. McWHORTER
 IS A. O. H. GUEST

Mrs. MeWierter of Chicago. III, national president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. 0. H., will be the guest this evening at a reception in Lyric hall, Main street, in her honor, given by the members ef Ladies' Auxi1iaries Nos. 10 and 56 of this city, to which all members of th.s order, both men and women are invited. Mrs. Nc. Wherter will deliver an address, there will be entertainment and refresh. lnentS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
IS OVFRTHROWN: ]. RUSSIA NOW SEEKING PEACE
TEUTONS CALL ALL RESERVE FORCES
 FOR FINAL STAND

London, Nov. S-Germany called up her last reserves within the last few days, according to the Central News correspondent in Zurich, tele- graphing under Wednesdays date. All men who previously had been rejected were ordered to present themselves for re-examination, and within "A hours all not utterly i'm capacitated were on their way to the training centers.
 This action is attributed to the intention of the Central powers to make a final effort on the western front before America's help be- comes effective.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
AMPLE SUPPLY OF
 COAL FOR CITY

Local retail coal dealers state that they are now in a position te supply the demand of consumers in Bridge port It is ated that coal in large amounts is en route to this city and that there is no reason for any anxiety on the part of consumers regarding a temporary supply of coal One deal CT this morning lowered the. price per ton frem s18 to sa.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
' KILLED WHEN
 FLOORS COLLAPSE

New York, Nov. 8-Five women and two men are believed to have been killed in the collapse of three floors of a building in Brooklyn occu- pied by a concern supplying previs- ions to the United States govern ment An explosion and fire fol- lowed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
HEPuBLdoANs CONGRATULATED

George M. Ceughlin, defeated cam didate for city clerk, called upon City Clerk J. A. H: Robinson today and offered congratulations to the four-time winner, William F: Kirk extended hls congratulations to Mayer glHerd B. Wilson a few hours afseF t6e Rells elase6.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
U. s. MISSION IS HEADED BY COL.
 E. M. HOUSE

London Nov. 8-The special American commission to the Allied confer arrived in London last midnight It is head ed Col E. M House special commissioner with the honor ary rank. of special ambassador
 We had pleasant and uneventfu voyage" Col House Press The weather fair. There nos submarines the best vacation had in two years"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
THE WEATHER.

k Fair. tonight. and. Frfday;. little change. in, temperature;. moderate neEtI1pest se north winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08
]. 5, STEAMER ROCHESTER IS
 SUNK BY SUB

. Lendon, Nov. s.-The American steamer Rochester was torpedoed and sunk at dusk on Nov. g.
 Four sailors are known to have lost their lives in the sinking of the Ro- chester. One boat with the second mate and 13 men is missinS.
 The captain and g men have been landed in Buncrana. One Hfebeat with nine survivors reached Ressport, in the county of Nfayo, yesterday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-08

Show in New York will go to the Red Crasa, x4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
MANAGER TO L0C-
ATE N N BURLINGTON D Rim / ]
H. G. Vollmer Will Open Public
Service Efficiency Department
in His Office.

Fl. G. Vollmer, who recently resign
ed his position as city manager here,
resignation taking place April 1st,
has decide to move to Burlington,
his former home, and open up civic
engineering office. In addition to his
profession, Mr.. Vollmer will make a
speciality of designing and installing
pavements, sewers and waterworks
and conduct a service supplying sys-
tens for cities desiring it.
Mr.. Vollmer is a man of principle
and good Judgment. His ideas up
on city management will be worth
while to any city contemplating a
change from the old way of city gov
ernment. The Vollmer family are now
busy packing their household goods
and expect to be established in
their old home by April End.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
RUNAWAY CREATES
MUCH EXCITEMENT
Albert Weedman and Frank Bashaw
Working on Street, Seriously
Injured.

"A runaway team yesterday on
North Seneca street caused consider
able excitement and as result, two
young men working on the street for
the city, were seriously injured. 1t
is impossible to find the owner OF
the runaway team, but the driver
was unloading cinders with team
and wagon near the Illinois Central
tracks when his team became fright
ened.
They ran south as far as the city
hall corner where they ran into a
team and wagon employed by the
street cleaning department. Albert
Weedman and Frank Bashaw were
working with shovels on the paving
on the opposite side Of the wagon
from the approaching team and were
both struck by the flying debris when
the two wagons collided. Neither re ;
member in just what manner they
were struck but both are under the
doctors care. Mr.. BaShaw was most
seriously injured and an X-ray pic
ture is to be taken at once to
determine whether or not the hip
bone is broken. Both men are badly
bruised about the hips.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
DIRECTS AN IN
CREASE IN navy
President Wilson Signs an Executive
Order Calling for Immediate
Naval Volunteers.
$4,000 MEN NEEDED AT ONCE.
Secretary Daniels Sends Freeman Tri-
bune Telegram Setting Forth
the Facts.
$4,000 MEN NEEDED AT ONCE.

Washington, March 26. - Special
Government Dispatch to the Freeman
Tribune: The president last night
signed an executive order directing
that the authorized enlistment
strength of the navy be increased
to $1,000 men. He was authorized
by congress, in the event of an en-
ergency, to direct such increase in
enlistments. New ships and ships in
reserve are being fully commission
ed as rapidly as possible and the need
is imperative for more men to man
them. There has been a net increase
of $500 in enlistments since congress
recently authorized an increase, but
many more are needed now. Will you
not emphasize this need by giving
special prominence to it in your pa
per?
The navy offers exceptional ad-
vantage to young men to serve in the
first line of national defense. In
this emergency you have the oppor-
tunity and the privilege Of perform
ing this public service, and I am con-
fidently appealing to you for your
cordial and helpful cooperation.
Josepheus Daniels, Sec'y.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
Is Prof. Rullock's Pupil.

Webster City people have once
had the opportunity of hearing Glenn
A. Drake, of Iowa Falls, pupil of Prof.
A. E. Bullock, who has music. class
in this city, in concert work and will
be interested in the following. which
recently appeared in the Ames
Times:
Mr.. Glenn A. Drake, pupil of
Prof. A. Z. Bullock of the Ellsworth
Conservatory of music at Iowa Falls,
was presented to a large company
of faculty ladies and friends by Zeta
Iota at the home on Lincoln way
Saturday afternoon Mr.. Drake was
accompanied by Mrs. Minnie Adam
son Bullock. Mr.. brakes tenor
voice of pleasing quality did full JUS
tice to his well selected program
which ranged from Celeste Aida" by
Verdi to lighter selections, such as
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
Pictures of Soldiers.

]. r. Zeigler took number Of
pictures Friday when Company G
returned to Webster City. Consider
ing the fact that the day was hazy
and much dust was in the air the
pictures are very distinct and give an
idea of the appearance of the big
crowd and streets at the time they
were taken. Post card copies are on
sale at the Fisher & Boylan drug
store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
SOME OLD 0RD|-
NAhCES DUG UP
One of the City Officials Made Sur
prising Discovery a Few
: Days Ago.

While looking through the scrap
the laws under which Webster City
lis governed, one of the city officials
made a surprising discovery a day or
two ago. He was looking up the law
on chickens of the city which
threaten to put a quietus upon some
garden raising this summer, when he
came across an ordinance enacted
many years ago, prohibiting pool
halls from using screens across their
windows or in front Of the pool
tables to obscure the players from the
|streets.
Armed with the ordinance the city
manager at once served notice upon
the pool halls, several of which have
been unconsciously breaking this or
|dinance for several years. Being
properly notified, the pool room pro-
prietors will take down the screen
before windows and tables and all
who walk upon the sidewalk may
look within and see who is playing,
If they are disposed to do so.
The incident of the finding of the
old ordinance almost obsolete, is an
other argument in favor of the sift-
ing of the city laws and the reten-
tion of only those which affect the
present generation. A lover of an
tiques would find pleasure in looking
over some of the city ordinances en-
acted forty or more years ago and
affecting mode of life different
from that of the present The city
laws should be sifted and many dis
carded. The ordinance should be
printed in book form and copies
placed on sale.
Several Webster City people during
the past three or four years. desirous
of learning some of the city -epai-1
nances have gone to the city hall
and made inquiry along this line
only to learn with surprise that the
only book Of ordinances in existence
is scrap book, made from ordinances
cut from the Webster City papers
during their term of publication.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
PRIZES OFFERED
ALL OVER THE STATE
Efforts Being Made to Interest Com
munities in Planting Gardens
This Year.

From all over the state comes the
cities to interest the communities in
growing vegetables this year. Prizes
are being offered for the best looking
garden plots and commercial clubs
in some places are offering to pay
more than the market price for all
the potatoes raised and brought to
them in the fall.
Everything tends to the possibility
that prices of vegetables for next
winter will by this move be cut con-
|siderably and the garden contest has
been started in Webster City with
just this in mind
Every person owning vacant lot
which might be loaned for garden
purposes is requested to make that
fact known to any officer of the
garden association so all the young
people desiring to enter may be aid
ed in every way possible. Parents
need to encourage their boys and
girls to enter into the plan and reg
lister their names iby April 1st.
A thrift garden maintained upon
some strip Of ground at least 14x14
feet will very materially reduce the
high cost Of living during the sum-
mer and will also provide wholesome
and healthful exercise for mind and
body, besides teaching preparedness
and economy.
A garden 25x5O feet will produce
vegetables yielding in cash value
produce worth from $50 to 500.
Each boy or girl desiring to enter
the garden contest may obtain
card for signing by application to
any Of the officers of the association.
All entries must be made by April
1St.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
Famous Choir at Jewell.

The st. Olaf Choir will give a pro-
gram at the Jewell Lutheran college
Saturday afternoon, March 31st, and
many in this vicinity will probably
avail themselves of the opportunity
to hear this famous musical organi-
zation. The Choir comes from st.
Olaf's college at Northfield, Mimi,
and is composed of forty lady and
gentlemen singers, under the direc-
torship of Prof Meilus Christianson.
The organization has been in exist
ence eleven years and during that
time has made six extensive concert
tours. In 1913 the St. Olaf choir
toured Europe, giving concerts in
Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
BATTLE FIELD REL
les FROM EUROPE
An Interesting Display in the Show
Window Of the L. A. Lehn-
hard Store.

The first exhibit of battle relics
from the fearful scenes of conflict in
Europe, is now on exhibition in this
city in the display window of the
l.. A. Lehnhard clothing store. A
crowd of interested spectators sur
rounded the windows today. Mr..
Lehnhard secured the relics through
the Royal Tailors, who have eXpend-
ed 100000 in securing battle field
relics and this collection is only a
small part of the large one owned
by the concern.
Articles of wearing apparel from
the battle field are never anything
but sorrowful trophies to view. One
invariably thinks of the brave and
hopeful wearer of the uniform; of the
loved head wearing the soldier cap
and of the form forever still, once
warmly wrapped by the overcoat.
GrewsOme relics at best, but the cur
ious are always with MS and love to
look at these things.
There is an overcoat from the Prus-
sian infantry, found in Sept. 1914.
1t is lined, of the heavy indiscribable
grey color and with neutral tinted
cap which disappears into the neck
band of the coat.
A navy blue and black cap trim
med with gay red soutache braid
bespeaks the French soldier and this
was found at Bixschoole in Novemb-
er, 1914.
There is a rifle belt from some
where and Prussian artillery he'll
met The bold double eagle with its
German inscription is thereon and
the hard rubber or metaliciZed sur
face has evidently seen hard service.
There is a sword found on the bat
tie field of the Marne. This short
sword can be attached to the end
of the gun as bayonet or removed
as a sword. The blade and its
sheath are both there.
There is section. of an exploded
shell from a German field gun found
in September, 1914. There is queer
square basket used for carrying
shells. The basket is made of wicker
work and the cover padded with rub
ber and wool to prevent premature
explosion. No accompanying card
tells which side this relic is from,
whether the French or German.
A French knapsack is a curious
and clumsy article: made of heavy
canvas, black, with multitudinous
straps buckling all over the affaif
looking much in shape as the old
knap sack formerly used in Amer
ica but long ago discarded.
The display will be open to public
view for few days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
Married in Des Moines.

The friends of Miss Mabel Dean
Corbin and Mr.. VIM. Haldeman will
be surprised to hear of their marriage
which occurred in the Congregation
al parsonage in Des Moines Thursday,
Rev. J. Edward Kirby officiating.
The ceremony was witnessed by the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. l..
Corbin, and the newly welded pair
returned to Webster City Friday.
The bride is the only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Corbin. She graduated
from the local high school with the
class of 1914 and since that time has
been a successful teacher in Hamilton
county schools. Mr.. Haldeman, who
is son of Mr.. and Mrs: c. B. Halde-
man, came here few years ago
from Eagle Grove and is in the en-
ploy of Ralph l.. Cox. They will
make their home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Corbin for the present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
FIRE TRUCK HAS
ITS FIRST TRYOUT
Is a Magnificent Machine and Easily
Attains Speed Of Sixty.Five
Miles Per Hour.
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Webster City's new motor fire
truck has been running on the streets
today and has attracted much atten-
tion and admiration. 1t is a very
handsome looking truck and will be
great aid in getting to fires on
time. The new machine was made
by the White Motor Company of To-
ledo, Ohio.
Mr.. Sayres. the factory expert, is
here running the machine and teach
ing the fire chief, w. H. Frazier,
all the intricacies Of managing the
new animal. which is said to be per-
fectly docile and tame, if you just
know how to handle it. The Free
Tribune reporter was given a
grand ride on the truck this forenoon,
albeit breezy one, and information
is emphatically given upon personal
experience that the new truck will
be able to make 65 miles an hour
when running to fire.
The screeching whistle and the
gong rung on the fire truck has at
tracted residents to the windows as
the handsome vehicle sped by and
nearly every street in town has been
visited, so all have had an opportun-
ity to get a good view. The most
passengers today have
been hordes of small boys who every
where are being given free rides up
on the circusy looking new machine