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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
RED CROSS POSTERS
ARE TORN DOWN

Ft. Madison, May IA regular. old.
time vigilance committee is in the pro-
cess Of formation here. in an EFFORT to
apprehend the miscreants who have
been tearing down and otherwise de-
stroying Red Cross posters and War
Savings stamp posters in various parts
Of the city. Leaders Of the two move
ments, as well as the citizens In gem
eral, are deeply incensed at the action
Of the unknown person or persons, and
it promises to go card with them If
caught.
It was only a day or two ago that
it was noticed that many of the post
ers were not where they had been
placed. In some instances they were
found on the ground, marked up with
paint or crayon, while in other cases
they were daubed with mud or werc
missed entirely. This condition was
called to the attention Of the drive
leaders and they at once enlisted the
aid Of the police.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
FOR
NONPARTISANS
IOWA INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
TO TAKE HAND AGAINST
MENACE.

Des Moines, May 73.-More trouble
lis in store for the Non-partisan league.
The National Association OF Insurance
Agents, backed by tie Iowa associa-
ton and probably those Of all the 9th.
Ter states in the union, is about to start
vigorous campaigning against the
league.
In a letter to P. ]. Clancy, secretary
treasurer of the Iowa Association OF
Insurance Agents. Chauncey S. S.
Miller, secretary-treasurer of the ma
tional association, refers to the Aon-
partisan league as "the American boil
sheviki movement" and declares that
1t is matter of vital importance to
every man in the insurance business
to join in the fight against the "state
run" enterprises which the league
proposes to substitute for every sort
of insurance.
A swift campaing for members In
the state and national agents associa-
tons will be conducted this month,
prior to the state convention, which
will be held at Keokuk, June q. Ma
tional Secretary Miller will come to
Iowa to lend his personal assistance
In the campaign for the two weeks
prior to the convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
TRAIN NEGROES
FOR OFFICERS

Camp Dodge, May 13.-One Of two
schools for training of negro officers,
to be opened May Is, will be at Camp
Dodge. The other will be at Camp
Meade, Md.
Infantry and artillery officers will
be graduated from the schools. The
courses will be conducted similar to
those for white candidates.
Negroes Of the 36th infantry, and
other regular and national army regi-
ments will be eligible for admission to
the course of training. The limit to
the number of students any organiza-
ton may send is fixed at 2 per cent.
Graduates from the training school
will hold the grade of officer candi-
dates until called into the service with
commissions as second lfeutenants.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
AGENCY H. S.
CLASS PLAY
THE FOURTEEN MEMBERS OF the
1918 CLASS WILL PLAY "THE
CALL OF THE FLAG"

Agency, May 13.-The senior class
of the Agency high school will present
"The Call of the Flag" at the Agency
opera house, Wednesday at $3.50 p. m
The cast of characters follows:
Mr.. Capell, wealthy owner OF
Meadow Stream, Arthur Sands.
Evelyn Capell, his daughter, Helen
Sands. -
David Bourne, manager of Meadow
Stream, Dan Springer.
Mrs. Bourne, his mother, Delete Nc
Reynolds.
Percy Alban. wealthy and weak
Russell Manning.
Adele Alban, his sister, Amy Nc
Dowell.
Theda Rosemon, Nellie Ragsdale,
Doris Johnston, Of the Loyalty club,
Louise 'Criley, Helen Sirles. Mildred
Warder.
Captain Ross. OF the Guards, Arthur
Sands.
Johnnie, with dog to SELL Oscar
Rill.
General Woodson, ranking officer,
Oscar Rill.
Remus, a friend to David and
Evelyn, Ohio Rourke.
Miss Wallace, a nurse, Helen Shank.
Time-present.
Act. I.-Parlor of Bourne residence.
Act H.-Same as act !, one year
later.
Act u.-Colonel Bourne's headquar.
tiers at the front, two years later
Act IV.-Home of BENJAMIN Capell,
three months later
BAccALAUREATEr SERMON
The baccalaureate sermon for the
graduating class was given last night
at the Agency Methodist Episcopal
church. Rev. James Wilson delivered
the address.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
HANNIBAL COMPANY.
ARRRIVESOVERSEAS

Hannibal, Mo-. MAJ accompany d
has landed safely overseas.
This information, expedited for the
past two or three days, was indicated
when Mrs. w. H. Mcdonald, wife OF
Lieutenant Mcdonald Of the company,
received word of his safe arrival. Fam
lilies of other membets of the company
probably will have ford soon.
The company lef, an eastern port
about two weeks age and relatives and
friends Of the Hannibal soldiers have
been eagerly awaiting news that they
had passed the submarine zone safely.
Two days ago mail stating that they
were embarking, but held since that
date, was received, bearing the cen.
sor's stamp, by Ehnnibalians from
mem bers of the c0ripany. This indi.
Gated that the TRANSPORT had been re-
ported safely through the danger zone,
as these letters are held up until all
danger is passed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
GO TO
THE BARRACKS
VAN BUREN, co. BOYS GIVEN
FINE DINNER; BUSINESS
HOUSES CLOSED.

Keosauqua, May 1.-THE twelve
young men who left Keosauqua Thurs
day for Jefferson Barracks to begin
military training were entertained at
a MONDAY dinner by the Ladies' I'm.
provement society at Community hall
The tables were very prettily decorat-
ed with red. white and blue flowers.
There was both band and vocal mu'
sic. One hundred and fourteen plates
were laid.
The names Of those who left are:
Earl Dodds, Pearl A. Wear, Roscoe
Howell, Harry E. Webb, Glenn F. Har-
bridge, Calvin H. Corns, Donald Free
land, Thomas Lyon, r. N. Parks, Fred
Finch, William Mellott and William A.
Hawbaker.
Addresses were made by the follow
ing: Rev. J. A. Monkmon of%Keosau-
qua, Prof. ]. c. Godby Of Milton, j. II.
McCarty and Warren Keck of Stock
port. Prof. Harry E. Webb Of Stock
port, one of the enlisted boys, also
made fine address. In the evening
business houses were closed. All re-
paired to the depot to see the boys OF.
They were escorted by the band which
played many beautiful patriotic airs
while they waited fot the coming OF
the down train.
Van Buren, county has procured a
record book for the purpose Of pre-
serving history of each enlisted SOL
der, whose residence is in Van Buren,
county. The book is in the Office OF
the county recorder, which Office is do
mating the work OF making and keep
ing the records.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
EXECUTOR FAILS
TO FILE WILL

Marshalltown, May IA. P. Aug
Justine. wealthy retired farmer of this
city, after being named executor OF
the estate of his sister, Mrs. Mary AA.
Stein, failed to file the will for probate
and was hailed into district court Sat
urday by Judge J. w. Willett.
Failure to receive any inheritance
tax caused the states attorney to In
vestigate, with the result that Angus
tine was cited to appear in court. He
told the court that it was none of the
courts business how he handled the
estate.
The estate is estimated as valued
between 100000 and 100000. Angus
tin Is one of the heirs under the will.
Judge Willet has named c. H. E.
,Boardman as special administrator,
and has given explicit Instructions
that all liability OF the estate regard
ing taxes be closely investigated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
LIEUTENANT is
HOME FROM FRANCE

Eddyville, May 13.-Lieut- Spencer
Springer. after'spending seven or eight
months In the trenches and duSouts OF
France. is back in Jefferson township
this week visiting his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Springer. Mis- brother Clint
Springer and with friends In the old
neighborhood, Spencer went to France
last August, where he took special
army instruction. Three weeks ago he
arrived In New York City. having been
sent back to be :ome an instructor In
the United States.
While in France he was in the ma
chine gun company, but Is not per.
manently located since his return. so
may be assigned to some other branch
as instructor or in army tactics. Leu.
tenant Springer expects to be stationed
at Atlanta. Ga,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
PASTOR LEFT TOWN I
AFTER MOB'S THREAT

Storm Lake, May 13.-Fearing an
infuriated community would do him
bodily injury, the Rev. Mr.. Benson.
pastor of the Swedish Lutheran
church of Albert City, left town sud
denly one day last week.
Benson refused to allow the l. O. o.
F. lodge to attend the funeral services
of Godfried Bengston, Camp Dodge
soldier, or permit any flowers to be
placed in the church, it is alleged.
That night his house, the church and
his automobile were painted.
Sheriff Skeels was called and five
men were arrested but no evidence
was found against them. The min
lister is a young man of draft age and
it is reported that he has left to join
the army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
IS PATRIOTIC SERVICE

.
widespread. There is real danger,
however, that much Of this valuable
historical matter will be lost to future
generations unless definite, system
attic and concerted effort is made at
collection and preservation. Indeed,
the very abundance Of pamphlets. leaf
let's, pledge cards, reports, announce
ments, posters, orders, proclamations,
letters, and sermons makes these val
liable historical source materials seem
commonplace and unimportant; but
the people who will look back to this
period and the historians who will
write about the events Of these days
will find nothing commonplace or un-
important in that which reveals the
spirit, the work or the purposes of the
men and women who have sacrificed
in this great struggle"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
SWEARS HUNS !
CUT THROATS

Mount Vernon, May 13.-That the
Germans are in the habit OF cutting
the throats Of prisoners who fall into
their hands is the frightful story told
BY Captain Mcqueen Of the Canadian
army, who is instructor in military
ftTaining at Cornell college. He is re-
covering from wounds received IN the
battle Of the Somme. He expects TO
90 back in few weeks.
"You have noticed" he said, re
ports in the papers from time time OF
American soldiers being found with
their Threats cut. This is really one
Of the old standby stunts OF German
kultur. It is the sort of thing which
Fritz continually pulls of when he Is
getting the worst of IT.; as he has been
most of the time in the American sec
tor.
Zone Of the battalions in the brigade
I was with in France lost twelve Of
their number one might. 1t was on
the Somme. There had been good
deal Of patrol fighting between the
drives We were making and these men
"a captain and twelve privates-went
out one night and did not come back.
A couple of days after this same bat
TALON moved their lines q mile nearer
to Berlin and in one of the dugouts
which they captured they found the
bodies, Of the men they had lost
throats cut from ear to ear! They had
been taken prisoner and murdered in
cold blood.
Eve have heard Of the Huns muir.
dering their prisoners before. There
isn't anything very strange about that.
But why in the name Of all that is
reasonable. should they cut their
throats? Why not shoot them or stick
them with the steel and leave their
bodies on the battlefield so that II
their friends came over no story would
be left-apparently killed In the fight.
But no! they must cut the prisoners
throats. Why? Simply thistle Hun
a 90 obsessed that all others are swine
ana of course the way to kill swine is
o cut their throats That's pretty low
oenff, isn't 1t? Well, that's the sort
smerica Is fighting"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
PAT GROVE WOULD
FORM CONVICT ARMY

Muscatine, May 13.-Pat Grove, re-
formed outlaw and bandit, who quar-
ter of century ago wore the black
mask and guns of highwayman, Is
in Muscatine today on an errand Of
mercy in connection with war work.
Mr.. Grove Is interested in organic
ing an army Of convicts and ex-con-
victs to go to the trenches. II his plan
succeeds he believes that he can cross
the Siberian frontier into Russia and
raise an army of five million Russians
who are as anxious to down Germany
as any OF the allied nations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
IOWA DIOCESAN
CONVEN TON
OSkALoOSA FILLED SUNDAY AND
TODAY WITH EnIscoPALIAN
DiGNlTARIES.

Oskaloosa, May 13.-Withothe bish'
ops and other church dignitaries, on
the program, and three big mass
meetings scheduled, the Iowa Diocesan
Convention of the Episcopal church,
which opened in Oskaloosa Sunday is
a memorable affair.
Delegates began arriving Saturday.
the advance guard being Rev. John
Dysart of Dubuque, WHO came to de.
liver the address before the Com
Qercial club Friday evening.
Among the notable men attending
the meeting are Bishops Theo. N. Nor.
rison. of Davenport, Harry 8. Longley,
of Des Moines, and George Allen
Beecher, Of Western Nebraska, Dean
Ware, of the Cathedral at Davenport,
Rev. Ira w. Tabor, of Davenport,
treasurer Of the diocese, John s. Cole.
of Waverly, secretary, Rev. George
Craig Stewart Of Evanston, ILL.,, and
Judge George Henry Of Des Moines.
All sessions of the convention were
open to the public land several big
mass meetings were characterized by
the splendid speakers present. The
convention proper is held in st. James
church while the Ladies' Auxiliary and
the Daughters of the King met at the
church.
The social features of the conven-
tom include an automobile ride over
the city at o'clock today, through the
kindness Of the Commercial club. and
two midday luncheons furnished By
the First Presbyterian church in the
basement Of the Presbyterian church
Most of the delegates are guest at
The Downing and Lacey Hotels, where
Informal receptions will be held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
MAY FESTIVAL
AT PENN COLLEGE

Oskaloosa, May 1S.-The annual
May Day festivities at Penn college
were held Friday afternoon and even
ing on the natural woodland campus
and were witnessed by crowd OF in
terested visitors and college folk. The
pageant of the seasons and the May
pole drill were made doubly attrac-
tive In their natural settings and with
the background OF the wooded valley
and the college building to lend color
to the pocture.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
REV. HAEFNER
IS ACQUITTED
FORMER oTTUMWA PAST o r
FOUND TO BE NOT GUILTY
IN FLAG DISSERTATION

Muscatine May 13. Rev John
Haefner, the Lutheran minister of
this city, who admitted in court that
he had expressed his gladness that
Germany was on top, was acquitted
late Saturday afternoon of the charge
|Of desecrating the United States flag.
The jury was out forty minutes. About
fifty persons, many of them friends
and members of the preachers con-
|gregation, were present when the YER
dict was announced and congratulated
him.
Rev. Mr. Haefner, who Is pastor Of
the Evangelical Lutheran Zion church
has been subject for some time past
to much comment on account of al
legged pro-Germanism, including lack
of respect to the flag, and unpatriotic
views expressed on the progress OF
the war.
ALWAYS CAREFUL ABOUT FLAG'
Some time ago an American nag,
put up ii front of Haefner's house,
fell from its socket and lay for quite
while on the ground. It was charg-
cd that willful d1srespect was intend
ed for the national banner.
According to the stories Of the min
lister and members of his family, the
flag holder was not secure. No effort
seems to have been made to remedy
this, but Mrs. Haefner testified that
she always was careful of the flag,
as she feared something might hap
pen"
Although the flag incident caused
the case to- come up in court, there
rorhoro .foo1{nO aroused
by sentiments the preacher admits
expressing.
When examined by Attorney
Thompson concerning a conversation
with Joseph Bielefeld some time after
the United States entered the war, the
minister was asked, ''Did, you say that
Germany was on top apd you were
glad of IT."
81 may have expressed myself in
some such way. I don't remember
what words were used" replied Mr..
Haefner. I should have avoided the
statement made to Mr.. Bielefeld.
was angered because he challenged me
for not wearing the flag on my coat"
CHARGES PERSONAL GRUDGE
The minister averred his belief that
the outcry against him was the result
of personal grudge borne by one or
two enemies.
The assistant cashier Of Muscatine
bank testified Rev. Mr.. Haefner had
bought 800 Liberty bond and ar
ranged to buy $50 one. The bank
had also received $22 from the cler-
gyman for the Red Cross. Members
Of the congregation testified their
pastor had urged them at a Sunday
service last month to purchase Liber-
ty bonds. Attention was called to the
flying Of the nag above the school.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
RHETORICAL SOCIETY URGES PUB
Lie LIBRARIES TO COLLECT
MATERIALS CONCERN.
ING, WAR.

An important suggestion is made by
Prof. Benz. E. Shambaugh, Superin-
tendent OF the State Historical society
OF Iowa, in pamphlet recently pub
lished by the society and sent to libra
rians throughout the state. besides
being the most stupednous struggle In
touches every local community, every
local institution, and every Individual.
The materials which relate to this war
are correspondingly important and
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
JEALOUS CHILD
IS A RUNAWAY
LITTLE GIRL THINKS DAD CARES
MORE FOR BROTHERS, so
ISHE LEAVES HOME.

Fl. Madison. May 13.-Little Miss
Mary Field, aged 10, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Field, of Dallas
City, ILL.,, was found here by the local
police Saturday, after they had been
notified by the anxious parents that
the child had disappeared and was be-
lieved to be in this vicinity. She was
found on the street and when ques-
toned, remarked simply that she had
run away from home because her
father didn't like her as well as he
did her brothers. She claims to have
walked the entire distance fom Dallas
City to Ft. Madison.
The parents were at once notified
that the little girl had been located,
and Mr.. Field came att ence to take
her home. She went readily enough,
being apparently a little homesick and
DESTROYS of returning to the family
fold. Her three brothers have been
here since Friday seeking her, but
they had to call in the help of the po-
ice to find her.
The father Of the child is a section
foreman on the Sanea Fee at Dallas
City.
- can't understand WneIe sue Sot
the idea that l didn't like her" he
declared. "Her brothers are all older
than she, and / suppose she thought
they got more attention and more
rights than she did"
He and Mrs. Field had spent
sleepless night worrying over the dis
appearance of the child, but now she
has been found again, they are in
clined to laugh at her peculiar ideas.
She refuses to say where she spent
the night, merely saying that she
walked all the way and walked
around some."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
GYPSIES UNWELCOME
VISITORS AT CANTRIL

Keosauqua. May ia band OF
about fifty gypsies came to keosauQua
Thursday but were made to move on
by the mayor and sheriff. as word had
come to Keosauqua of their visit to
Mt. Sterling where they committed a
number of thefts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
Boo7LEeoER FINED $1,000.

Perry, May 13.- Elmer Knox, an
Abel man, arrested some time ago by
Sheriff McGriff on a charge Of boot
logging, was given a hearing in the
district court at Abel. Through his
attorney he entered plea of guilty
and Judge Hays assessed q fine pl
$1,000 and costs. He also issued p
"bootlegger's Injunction" restraining
Knox from selling liquor in the coun-
ty or state in the future. The fine
was paid.
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scAp1URE WOLVES

Clinton, May 13.-John Doran
brought seven cubs to Clinton last
week and claimed the bounty on them
at the auditors office. AS usual, the
old ones escaped whe he trapped the
cubs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
IOWA EXPLORER SAFE

Iowa City, May 13-Professor Nut
ting and his party of university ex-
plorers are safe at st. Thomas, accord
ing to a message received here Friday.
The party consisted Of twenty per.
sons who left here ten days ago for
a three months trip to the Barbados
islands to- secure rare specimens Of
aquatic animals and make observa-
tons and scientific explorations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
NAIL lSCAUSE
OF LOCKJAW
MRS. CARL PRoTHERO, YOUNG
ALBIA>WoMAN is VICTIM OF
SAD ACCIDENT.

Abba, May 13.-Mrs. Earl Prothero
died at her home in Abba on Friday.
Her death was caused by lockjaw
which resulted from nail which she
ran into her flesh. Deceased was only
"a years of age but had bee married
severa lyears. Her funeral was held
at Service church yesterday at 4:30.
Rev. c. C. Crawford Of the Abba Chris.
tian church preached the funeral dis
course.
MRS. e. c. SLOAN
The funeral service for Mrs. e. c.
Sloan was held at her late residence
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev.
w. E. Fisher, her pastor. of the First
Presbyterian church officiating. A
large number of friends attended the
funeral as Mrs. Sloan was so we'll and
favorably known in and about Abba.
Her death which occurred Friday was
a great shock to the community as few
knew that she was i'll. john, Sloan of
Camp Dodge was in attendance at the
funeral.
MRS. YES WILkiN
Mrs. Yes Wilkin who lived north OF
Abba and who has been seriously i'll
for number of weeks died at her
home Saturday noon. Mrs. Wilkin has
been a resident of Monroe county for
many years and has raised her family
in this community. Mrs. Wilkin leaves
her husband and four children.
CARL STARK
Carl Stark, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels
Stark died at the home of his parents
after an illness of several months.
Carl was a student Of the seventh
grade here and will be greatly missed
not only in the home circle but among
his school friends. The funeral service
Is delayed awaiting the arrival Of his
brother.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
CEDAR GIRL PLows

Cedar. May 13.-Afiss Dorothy Ar.
mold is doing things worth while. She
is blowing and Is aiming to make
hand in the field this summer. Dor.
othy is not afraid its going to spoil her
playing or singing, both of which she
does WELL
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
Big DAY FOR OXFORD

UX1Ord, May ia WOsI SUCCESSFUL
Red Cross sale was held at Oxford on
Wednesday. AS result OF the sale, at
which q cariety Of things from chick
ems to automobiles were sold, resulting
over $4,000 was turned over to the Red
Cross. The big service flag wa sresold
several times, bringing in $3,15o.0O0. 1t
was a big day for Oxford.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14

FINISHES UP THIRTY CASES
Charlton, May 13.-Judge F. NJ.
Hunter of Ottumwa came Thursday
and held an adjourned session Of court
He put in a busy day, having finished
up thirty estate cases besides attend
ing to other matters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
Poultry & Livestock

FOR SALE - SHORTHORN BULLS
yearlings and calves. reds and rotns
Can be seen on farm one block south
Union Depot. J. T. Swearinger and
Sons Headrick Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
Morris Williams
Horse Market.

Geldings wanted, to ., mares to
10. 1900 to 1900, IS to 16'. Will take
them thin if good boned and rugged.
Will buy them anywhere in Iowa. Send
me word.
Also will buy ten teams, big draft
icrses and harness for government 5
work at Camp Dodge. -
Five passenger car, good condition. to
trade for horses, or will take Liberty
Bonds.
MORRIS WILLIAMS