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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-24
An Interesting Program of Speaking.
Music, Drills, Etc, is
Rendered.

Considering the very inclement
evening, there was a good audience
present at the armory opera house
last Saturday night to attend the
rally promoting the establishment of
I Y. M. C. A. camps in every military
camp of the soldiers of Iowa. For
this purpose $500 will have to be
raised by Hamilton county and the
committee chosen to raise the money
is now at work.
The band furnished excellent mu-
sic, both before and during the car
rying out of the program.
Attorney O. J. Henderson presided
at the meeting and made brief but
splendid patriotic address before in
PRODUCING the speakers.
State secretary Hopper of the Y.
M. G. A. delivered ten minute ad-
dress upon the border work of the
,"Y." and the great need for Christian
influences among the soldiers while
in military camps.
Sergt. Henry Mahoney then gave a
few remarks upon his experiences at
the Brownsville camp where he was
stationed with Company c. He was
followed by Sergt. w. S. Norton who
gave very good talk upon the "Y."
camp and his experiences with it.
These talks preceded a soprano So
10 by Miss Hester Huff, after which
Sergt. George Calkins gave several
remarks along the line of his COM
rades of Company C, extolling the
plan of Y. M. c. A. camp where
young men might go in times of
homesickness and get a bit of home
: Influences.
Corporal Reginald Gilmore was to
have spoken but it Is presumed that
me was prevented from attending the
meeting on account Of the rain, as
he resides several miles south of
town.
About forty-five boy scouts then
gave fine demonstration or drill of
what they are doing in these strenu-
GUS times. Each boy was armed with
a rake, hoe, trowel, shovel or some
other implement of garden warfare
and carried samples of the vegetables
they are now planting for next Win
ter's use. The aim of the boy scouts
in Webster City is to raise enough
vegetables to keep their respective
families all year, thus increasing the
supply the government may use to
feed the soldiers. A short account
of what the boys are doing during
these times of produce shortage was
read by Billy Macgoey.
Following the scout demonstration,
a squad from Company C put on the
silent manuel to music furnished by
the band. This was feature great
ly enjoyed by the audience.
The address Of the evening was
then given by Supt. d. M. Kelly,
whose patriotic sentiments stirred
his audience. Mr.. Kelly is always a
popular speaker and greatly pleased
his hearers at this rally by voicihg
the thoughts uppermost in every
heart, as well as paying high tribute
to the many American heroes of the
past.
The program closed with Red
Cross drill and song put on by the
Girls Glee club of the high school.
The girls were attractively attired in
white uniforms with red crosses and
concluded the drill with the singing
OF the Star Spangled Banner in which
the audience rose and joined.
Although the audience was not a
large one 1t was very enthusiastic
and the numbers upon the program
were most heartily applanded.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-24

Carl ]. Olsen, former employee
|of l.. V. Mills plumbing establish
ment, left here today for Story City.
at which place he has accepted po-
situation in hardware store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-24

Do you want to hear "Rhodie?"
It's just like listening to him at
Billy Sunday convention, to listen
to the grafonola. Hear Rhodeheaver
sing, "When Jesus Came into My
Heart at the w. II. Cook Piano
Shop. If your digestion is bad, you
mi ght call for Casey at the Dentists
or in case you are not in the JOSH
ing mood, hear Cassals. the worlds
greatest violoncellist, or any one Of
hundreds of others, fine or funny.
Graveure. singing America" is
worth the price of SIS graphic
phone. Graveure, on a $3.50 grafon-
ola is-simply Graveure. Graveure.
reproduced on type No. 100 Cat
$1OO) is about what most feople are
accustomed to hear. T,azk the big
symphony orchestras. dit"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-24
Improvement Completed.

The final improvement on the Isis
has been made. tiny colored lights to
harmonize with the mahogany lobby
and fixtures having been installed.
The effect of these colored lights is
at night. The Isis manage
ment has shown it's patriotism also.
a large flag occupying conspicuous
place in the lobby.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
HOLD YOUTH FOR
FORGING CHECKS
George 0Titt Under Arrest
Pending investigation
Denies Charges.
News Times speclal Service:

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART. July %. - George
Oritt. 20 years old. Of 1O1 Adeline
av., is suspected OF having passed
fraudulent checks upon three local
merchants. He is under arrest
pending a thorough investigation.
The William Rapp store. 412 s.
Main St, Fred Blessings shoe store.
and another merchant who asks
that his name be withheld. accepted
checks calling for S6S.
At the Rapp store Oritt is re-
ported 10 have purchased SIG worth
Of merchandise. lie gave the check
and received his change He gave
his name as Leslie Clements and
the check was signed by Fred G.
Hall. whom he claimed to be his
employer. James Myers and Irwin
Smith. clerks at the Rapp store,
both claim that Oritt is the man 20
whom they made the sale.
Oritt is next said to have pur-
chased a pair OF shoes with one of
the checks and received his change
and left the Blessing shoe store.
The clerks were rather busy at the
time and did not pay particular at
tention TO the man so they are not
sure Of his identification.
At clothing store ii is claimed
he purchased some articles and
passed "A check but none of the
clerks are sure Of identification.
However. ne gave his name as
Young" at the latter two stores.
Oritt denies having anything to
do with the deal but Patrolman
James Leachman worked all day on
the case and declares that he has
fastened the guilt on Oritt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
SPRING BURSTS CUT OF
SUPPOSEDLY DRY WELL
News Times speclaI Service.

Times Special Service.
FORT WAYNE. Ind, July Is
Following two weeks OF restless
murmuring within the bowels of the
earth a powerful stream Of water
suddenly broke through the walls Of
"a driven well last night and sprayed
through the top and nozzel of the
pump.
The spring IS located on the r.
Henderson property on Dandall av.
I'd Crawl the tenant Of the proper
~, states that the well which was
drilled quarter OF a century ago
is so feet deep and had always
given good water until three weeks
ago when il suddenly went dry. II
was shortly after this that the pc
culiar murmuring noises which re-
suited in the sudden outburst last
night were heard.
Although several attempts were
made 10 stop the outfowing water
the power OF the spring was too
great and after several vain attempts
IL was allowed 10 flow unrestrained.
A great number Of people from the
neighborhood sampled the water,
some finding the cool fluid so pal
atable that they carried quantities
Of it away.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
DON'T WORRY" SAYS
THIS u. S. SAMMY

News-Times Special Service:
BRAZIL. Ind. July 25.-"Don't
worry about me. for I'm in the
habit Of getting by o. X" said Pri-
vate Eugene Holiday of Brazil, now
one OF the much-lOved "Sammies'
with Pershing IN France. in letter
10 his parents.
About all that Holiday tells his
parents is that he is well and
broke" His letter. mailed some
time ago. doesn't agree with some
reports OF the reckless spending Of
the "Sammies." lie said he had not
been paid for two months and that
all the boys were broke"
81 can't tell you anything now. 4"
he wrote. because l know II
wouldn't get by the censor, and 1
don't want TO take any chances on
this first letter.
The censor let it get by"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
DISCUSS PAVING PROJECT.

News Times Snecial Service.
ELKHART. July 25.-A discus
sion took place at "A meeting of the
board of public works Tuesday over
the paving OF s. Sixth St. between
st. Joseph st. and Lusher av. The
council at a recent meeting instruct
edthe board TO pass the resolution.
Two councilmen. Fisher and
Schweitzer. were not in favor OF
the resolution because they under
stood that the property owners were
against the paving Of the whole
street but were in favor of paving
from st. Joseph st. to Wolf or
Blaine avs.
Councilman Cook requested that
the matter he placed i'm the hands
of the council hy the board. the
same as the Edwardsburg av. paw
ing He requested that the paving
be ordered over the remonstrance.
Mayor Frank +. Smith stated that
he thought the property owners
living on the street should express
whether or not they wanted paving
from St Joseph st. to Wolf or
Blaine avs.
+. f Hughes of the board OPP
posed the idea and favored the ref
erence of the matter 10 the next
meeting Of the council. which will
he Aug. l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
INDIANA GUARD
TO LEAVE SEPT |
Contractors will Finish Work
at HattieSburg About That
Time Belief at Capital.

News Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July 25.-
10 is possible that the Indiana ma
tional guard viii not be encamped
40 HattiesbJre Miss. before the hrst
of september Advices reaching
guard headquarters state that the
contractors are bound TO complete
the encampments by Sept. I. but that
b Is doubtful if the work on the
camp. just started. can bee completed
by that time. The guard companies
viii be held az home az least two
weeks after they are called out Aug.
Is 10 is probable that the regiments
win entrain on different dates, going
a. Hattiesbure as rapidly ass canton
ments are completed. The guard Is
fairl. well supplied with tents and
may live in them for time The
soil az the site OF camp shelby is
sandy. and tent would not be UNI
comfortable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
PAVE KALAMAZOO TO
CAMP CUSTER, PLAN

News Times Special Service:
KALAMAZOO. Mich, July %
Steps were taken here today 10 as
sure a paved way from Kalamazoo
10 Camp Custer, and the board of
supervisors will be asked at once to
meet and approve the needed amount
10 make the improvement.
\ meeting of the camp committees,
held Tuesday afternoon, substituted a
welfare committee for the vigilance
organization as first planned, and
plans were made 10 arrange a pro-
gram of diversion for the Michigan
and Wisconsin soldiers who Will
soon be quartered at the camp, who
visit Kalamazoo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25

Rub a little soothing. cooling Ice
Mint on those poor tired. swollen,
burning feet. All. how cool easy
and comfortable il makes them feel
Instantly corns ard painful cal
louses stop hurting and YOU viii
want TO dance for joy. No foolish
ness. Ice Mint will shrivel up any
corn whether hard, soft or between
the toes so that it can be lifted out
easily with the fingers. There is no
pain and not one bit Of soreness
when applying Ice Mint or after
wards and IL doesn't even irritate
the surrounding skin Try il. Just
ask in any drug store FOR small
Jar Of Ice Mint and end your foot
troubles for good Ii costs little
and acts so quickly and gently il
seems like magic. You'n say so
yourself. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
II. w. PETRIE ACCUSED.

The police of a dozen country
towns Of Illinois and Michigan are
asked 10 aid in the search for Laura
Hansen, a Is year old Elmhurst. III.
school girl, who mysteriously disap-
peared Friday morning. on a pos
sible clue of kidnapping. a lookout
is being kept for r. w Petrie. a
musician of Downers' Grove, H.,
who disappeared at the same hour.
Miss Hansen was a former pupil of
the musician. According to her
parents his attentions were so an
nOying that the family was forced
TO move from Downers' Grove to
Elmhurst two months ago. Since
then. il is said, Petrie has attempt
ed TO pursue his attentions. He is
60 years old and married.
Mr.. Petrie once lived here His
mother was the wife Of Chauncey
w. Stevens, editor of the Goshen
Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
WOMEN ARE REPLACING
MEN IN RAIL OFFICES

News Times Special Service.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July %
Women are fast usurping clerical
positions formerly held by men in
the railroad offices here W. -.
Browning. superintendent of stations
OF the Big Four railroad, has "a long
list Of eligible women 90 replace
men who will he called into the army
hy the draft and voluntary enlist
ment I'm one Big Four freight Of
flee here there are Is or 20 more
women employees than usual Women
ON some parts of the line are re-
placing men laborers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
BIG YIELD EXPECTED
IN EATON CO., MICH,
News- Times Snccinl Serrlce: :

News Times Special Service:
CHARLOTTE. Mich. July 25.-
Eaton county farmers are nearly as
anxious as the men waiting for their
numbers for draft. The excessive
rains are hindering the making of
hay and the cultivating OF beans and
corn. The farmer who has the sandy
land will be the lucky one this year.
Part of Eaton county is sandy and
part is a clay loan. hence the con-
flicting reports on crops.
Ii is reported i'm some places that
the bean crop has been hurt by the
bean maggOt working in the roots Of
the seed. but other portions report
nice looking fields. Corn looks poor
and backward. but with plenty Of
sunshine the fine root growth would
bring the stem forward with great
rapidly
Never i'm the history Of Eaton
county has wheat been so green at
this time of year as now. 1t was not
uncommon in former years 10 have a
few fields in shock at July fourth
and today the wheat is just turning,
though once in a while a field looks
yellow. Oats are looking good in
most places. though fields may be
bothered with weeds. as the rainy
season makes the weeds grow in
abundance and the farmer has no
time 10 cut them, as he has TO do
other work when the sun shines.
Honey also will he a normal crop
this year if the rain does not destroy
the crop from the Eastwood. Grass
is abundant, but will make poor hay.
if secured. because of its rank
growth However, the farmer is
still optimistic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
BETH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
OPENS AT BETHANY;
TALK WAR SUBJECTS
News Times Special Service:
BETHANY PARK. Ind.


BETHANY PARK, Ind, July %.
The 35th annual Bethany assem-
bly, opened its chautauqua program
today with heightened interest as a
result of the great war The field
has been broadened. Special SEES
sions devoted to patriotic subjects
will be held and the field of civil
government will be invaded The
chautauqua VIII continue for 26
days.
A great hag-raisine and patriotic
meeting will be held next Saturday
as the close Of the first four days,
devoted entirely 10 patriotic sub
jects. GOV. Goodrich Will be the
chief speaker William Jennings
Bryan will speak on Aug. @
Constitutional problems i'm In
diana will be given one day. or
Friday Charles Fox, president Of the
state federation of labor: Mrs Olive
Belden Of Richmond: James McGiH
of Valparaiso: and Winfield Miller
of indianapolis. will speak on labor
problems. taxation, initiative and
referendum and reform i'm suffrage
and elections. w. +. Stone Of Pur-
due university. will tell of some OF
the educational problems Indiana
faces on Friday evening.
The Bethany Bible conference will
be held from Aug. I , TO 10 and the
congress Of the National Evangelical
Missionary society will be in ses-
sion from Aug. IA to 16 Special
sessions devoted 10 problems of So
cial service will be held Aug. to
Il.
Among the special days are: w
G.. T. T.. day, July 81; Purdue day,
Aug L. State Federation of Clubs
days. Aug .; Christian Women's
Board Of Mission days, Aug. 3.
Many Improvements have been
made about Jewell lake
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
FARMERS ORGANIZE
SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION
News-Times Specia, Service:

News-Times Specia, Service:
EATON RAPIDS, Mich, July 20
The Farmers Live Stock and Pro
duce Shippers association is the
name OF new organization that has
been formed here, with Earl Norton
as president; Levi J. VIM, vice
president. and Rolio Strickling, sec
rotary treasurer. Herbert Jackson
is manager. The object of the assoCi,
alton is for its members to do their
live stock and produce shipping
through the manager OF the organ
ization. instead OF selling TO local
buyers. The organization has strong
backing and a large membership,
made up from among the leading
farmers in this section.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
GRAND RAPIDS NOW
1873, 748 SAYS ESTIMATE

News Times Special Service:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July 25.
According 70 the school census
just completed, Grand Rapids has a
population of 133,74S.
Report on the census. showing
3S,437 children of school age within
the city was made at a meeting of
the board of education.
The city population il obtained by
multiplying this total by four.
The increase over the last year is
sos. while the new south end addi-
ton brought into the city another
759 children of school age, making
the real increase 1,247.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
POOR HEALTH
CAUSED WOMAN
70 WORRY LOT
But She Says It's Different
Now Since TanIaC Built
Up Her System.

Because her system was all run
down and her nerves were out Of
order. even trivial matters used TO
worry AIRS. Nav Sachs. sos East
Market So. Indianapolis
Mrs Sachs said she probably
would he that way yet if she hadn't
taken Tanlac and got her system
back iu order
ANY kind of noise bothered me. A"
Airs. Sachs said 'I just felt like 7
wanted 90 De entirely alone where
everything would be- quiet.
used to worry a lot. too. over
small matters and sometimes Just
felt Hke was coin- Co fiy 90 pieces.
couldn't sleep we'll at night
either Sometimes Ia toss and roll
about the bed until midnisht and
~ course I'D feel tired and worn
OUT the next morning and some
times would have a duh headache
Besides this ia been having a
Tot of trouble with ms stomach. Gas
formed after cating The least thing
and made me feel bIoated
Well "a friend advised me 20 try
Tanlac and ] aid so II wasn't more
than week until 7 was sleeping
2 lot better I'm not nearly SO ner-
vous now as I was before
My appetite has come back. too.
and ] enjoy s1y meals more I'm
looking a Tot better than I did be-
fore. too
II think Taniac is a fine tonic and
] haven't the ieast objection 90 let
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
CAPTAIN OF BURNED
YACHT Is ARRESTED

News Times Special Service.
DETROIT. Mich. July 25.-Wil-
liam Peck, captain of the yacht We
netian Maid. which burned at her
dock on the Detroit river, is being
held by the police in Cheboygan.
Ii has been generally supposed
that Capt Peck lost his life when
the steamer burned. The fire took
place on the day following the trans
fer of the steamer 20 the govern
ment by Lou fuller, her owner.
Detective Fred Dibble leaves today
for Cheboygan TO bring Capt. Peck
10 this city The Cheboygan police
acted on the request of the Detroit
department.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25

School teachers, business men.
etc. don't make the mistake that il
is necessary 10 stay home. Plan 20
get rest and fortify yourself for the
long winter
g. A. McNutt. Grand Trunk agent.
Will send you where PURE AIR
among the pines and balsams. and
where you can get good fishing will
tone up your system and make you
feel mt and ready TO do your bit"
S25.65 will cover round trip from
South Bend % Muskoka lakes. so
600 islands OF Georgian bay. Parry
Sound and Toronto. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
DOESN'T PAY To SAVE
CANS, SAYS MRS. CRANE

Nevs Times Special Service
KALAMAZOO Mich July 25-
Don't save tin cans. IL doesn't pay
This is the message sent ont today
hy Ter. Caroline Bartlett Crane. state
chairman Of the Michigan women's
defense committee This decision
follows receipt here today from Mrs.
Orrin Groan of Detroit as the result
Of am exhaustive survey made 10y her
and covering several weeks.
Ina our conservation campaign we
intend 90 eliminate those things not
worth saving. said Mrs Crane. Mrs.
Gro1n's survey shows that but SIS per
ton can thus DE raised and effort
spent i'm other directions is much
more practical.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
DRUGGIST PREVENTS
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Ncws-rLmee snccIaI ServIce =:

NCws-TimeS Special Service
MUSHROOM. Mich. July 25.-Pres-
euce OF mind of Neil Spliedt a local
druggist. saved the life OF Mrs. Ray
Davis. who endeavored 20 commit
suicide by drinking a small vial OF
carboliC acid which she had pur-
chased a moment before
Mrs Davis is belieV ed to be men
tally unbalanced. Spliedt applied first
aid methods and then called Or. 4.
3. ESan, city physician. Mrs Davis
Is now out OF danger. although her
mouth is badly burned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
MOOSE PLAN TO SEND
OVER RED CROSS UNIT

PITTSBURGH. Pa. July 25.-The
sending 10 France of a Moose Red
Cross unit and plans for taking care
Of the dependents OF mem bers who
are killed or wounded during the
war were among the more promi-
nent subjects discussed at Tuesdays
executive session of the information
al convention OF the Loyal Order
Of Moose. II is expected both these
matters will receive final attention
before adjournment is taken Satur-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
AUTO CRAP-SHOOTING
PARTIES THE LATEST.

ews-Times Special Service
ELWOOD. Ind, July 25.-Au-
tomobile crap shooting parties
are the latest thing i'm Madison
county. Since deVOtees of the
river levee game have been
driven from dens in Elwood and
Anderson, they are seeking sc
Guided country spots foe their
base of operations, going out
from cities in automobiles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
Goshen News
TAKE CARP OUT
OF ELKHART RIVER
Killing of Bass Makes Move
Necessary by Fish
WardenS.
News- Times specIaI CIVIC

News Times Special Service:
GOSHEN. July 25.-P. VI. Kent Of
Brookston and j. F. Madden OF
Fort Wayne. deputy fish wardens.
arrived here Tuesday morning and
are engaged in removing carp from
about the Elkhart river dam. E G.
Shireman, Indiana state game
warden, and George Lndemuth, his
deputy, are expected to reach here
soon.
The work of taking out the num-
erous carp will require about 10
days and TO facilitate the task the
water in the dam Will be lowered 70
the stumps.
Many bass have been killed by
carp at the dam.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
PREPARING FOR HEARING.

Mayor Spohn is home from In
dianapolis. where he spent several
DAYS attending a conference OF Off
Gals from various Indiana cities
held for the purpose OF preparing
evidence 10 be submitted 10 the In
diana public service commission in
an effort 10 defeat petitions filed by
gas companies which went 10 low
er the standard OF gas manufactured
and petitions OF electric companies
seeking 10 increase lighting rates.
The city council appropriated 500
for the purpose OF employing spe-
cial counsel in connection with the
fight being waged on the petitions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
726 TICKETS SOLD.

Seven HUNDRED adult tickets and
- children's tickets. a total of 726,
were sold for the Redpath chau-
tauqua here. This number exceeds
that of any previous season. The
local committee is given one-half
the receipts from the sale of all
tickets above 700.
This years chautauqua brought a
profit of S33 to the local commit
tee. The sum was applied on last
years debt Of SIS and the balance
Of $40 was paid with money Sc
cured by general contribution last
night