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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
BOTH SID s ACTIVE
fines Pioneer
Drops Dead On
The Main Street

Ames, Iowa, May 13.-Roger Seehey,
age 70, for forty years a resident Of
Story county, dropped dead on the
main street here this morning. Mr..
Seehey was retired farmer, well-to-
do and widely known. He leaves sew
eral children to mourn his passing.
One daughter lives in Ames.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
Notice.

/ have moved to rooms over l.. A.
Lehnhard's clothing store, where !
will be pleased to see all having any
chairs or umbrellas to be repaired.
L. c. Heinemaan. 1921
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
Ranauct for Member.

This evening in Des Moines a big
banquet will be given in honor of C..
H. McNider of Mason City, state chair
man in the third Liberty Loan cam
paign. H. M. Sparboe of this city
will attend. All county cEairmen over
the state have been invited.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
W,S.S,
Social and Red Cross Benefit.

There will be box social and Red
Cross benefit auction at the Russell
school, No. 2, Freedom township,
Thursday evening. May 16. Everybody
come. Ladies please bring boxes.
Matred Whitman, Teacher.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
FrOZc Last Night.

c. d. Carpenter, who keeps the
here, says his thermometer went to
32 degrees above last night. indicat-
ing that it froze Slightly. Indications
are. however. that but slight damage
was done. Fruit was not hurt.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
Correspondents Wanted.

The Freeman Journal is desirous Of
getting correspondents at Ellis
worth, Jewell, Stratford and Ran
dali, places not now represented in
these columns. Those who would like
to send US items regularly from any OF
these places, please write. d-f-j-tf
-WS.S-.
Fine job work at this office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
Italians Stop Advance.

Rome, May 13.-"The enemy attack
ed Monte Corno after an intense bonn
bardment, but was arrested by our
fire." the Italian war Office stated to-
day. 1--WE counter attacked and fore
ed the enemy to retire, inflicting heavy
losses"
The Italians captured Monte Corno
by storm last week, taking hundred
prisoners.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
DOOR OF HE'LL
Open ON THE
P|CARDY FRONT
Screaming Demons of Death Fill the
Air Where Americans are Pittcd
Against the Germans In
Picardy.
ITALIANS CHECK HUN ATTACK
HOstilities Also Carried on Against
the British and French
Armies.

London, May 13.-Hostile artillery
was active today in the Somme valley.
the Albert sector, and between Locre
and the Nieppe forest, Field Marshal
Haig reported.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
Active on Avre.

Paris, May 13.-Artillery on both
sides of the Avre was reported heavy
by the French war Office today.
French troops entered German
trenches at Normy and brought back
prisoners.
!. "A German surprise attack at St. Die
failed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
BY FRED S. FERGUSON.

With the American Forces in
Picardy, May IL. (MidnighD.-To-
night in Picardy the door to hell is
literally opened. Screaming demons
of death fill the air. Pounding guns
jar the earth as though all the evil
forces below were endeavoring to
break through. Roaring flames make
the night blaze of light.
Supplies go Forward.
With the setting of the sun tonight
in rest, then the wagons with ammuni-
ton and supplies started for the front.
Patrols crept across "nO-man's land"
while the artillery turned night into
terror and punishment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
-W.SS.-
Beebe.HOwerter.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Beebe have issued
announcements of the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Ferne Maye Bee
be, to Mr.. Ross B. Howerter, son Of
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Howerter, who re-
side about nine miles southwest of
Webster City, which took place at the
parsonage home Of Rev. William Bot
tom in Duncombe yesterday. the Rev.
Mr. Bottom reading the vows. Miss
Rella Beebe and Mr.. Lloyd Howerter
were the young peoples attendants.
Mr.. and Mrs Howerter left immediate
! ly following the service for short
wedding trip after which they will be
at home with the groom's parents for
6. time.
| Both the Beebe and the Howertc-
families live in the vicinity of Homer
and Yesterdays bride and groom are
among the most popular and highly
respected young people Of that vicin-
| ity. They have the sincerest we'll
wishes of their host Of friends. The
ceremony took place at the church
parsonage instead of the brides home,
due to the serious illness of Miss Marie
Beebe. who suffers with pneumonia at
Mercy hospital. Her condition, how
ever, is much improved at present.
-WS.S-
Reports from Iowa City today stat
! ed that Manley Sweazey, who Is in
the university hospital there suffering
with scarlet fever and small pox, is
slowly improving. This is good news
to the many friends of the young man
| here.
WIS.,
John r. Brown Of this city has pur-
chased five passenger velie touring
car. Geo. Jensen Of near Kamrar has
|bought . five passenger 4s0 Chevrolet.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
.W.S.S..

John r. Brown Of this city has pur-
chased five passenger velie touring
car. Geo. Jensen Of near Kamrar has
bought q five passenger 4s0 Chevrolet.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
NEED MECHANICS
FOR RESERVE WORK
Enrolment Offices to be Opened
for Men Volunteering tor
Shipyard Positions.

Charles Warner, State Director for
Delsvsre of the Public Service Reserve,
returned home Saturday after attending
q two-davs conference of State Directors
a, Washington, when policies and pro-
Grams of activities were discussed.
Az the Washington conference it WAS
sbown that the most vital thing needed
ius, now was suitable housing for the
shipvard workers, for whom big drive"
Tor recruits Is soon TO begin Conditions
ss they exist along the Atlantic coast were
teferred in a resolution to Secretary of
4bor Wilson, for him To take up with
the proper officials
While enrolment Of mechanics for the
various trades needed in government
plantS is now on. every man who is willing
"a leave his present employment 10 aid
The government is urged to hold his Job,
until notified that he is needed by the
iuhhc Service Reserve But he should
nrnG at once
inroIlmcnt offices will be opened in a
~ daNs lor shipyard work at the follow
ng places.
Central labor Mon.
Manufacturers Assn. { West Ninth
streot
! : Dept Of Labor, Old Federal
Padding. Sixth and King streets.
odd Fellows Building, Tenth and King
strccts
Al enrolment agents will be instructed
10 prcparc this week for the big drive in
h. shipyard movement established
throughout the country for the coming
Wcek beginning February ilth
Nhlle preparing for this big campaign,
The Ststc directors OF the Public Service
ke7, rvo have a,so been importuned by the
War Department to raise four regiments
e.. motor mechanics. These men are
wanted 70 ass,st General PerShlng IN
rance st the earliest possible moment
aud are first 10 be enrolled and sent 10
lolt Hancock for preliminary training
md instruction before sailing abroad
~ this particular time authority has
uut been extended to take men IN he draft
&c for the motor MECHANICS regiment.
therefore, ia, Public service Reserve
ean only enlist men from lS 20 II aud
fnen from 81 10 30 for tins service Thus
enlistment requires men capable Of pass
ing the standard armv physical require
tucut~ / grca' variety oi qualifications
aro needed tor the men IN The motor
inechamc- regiment, including Men ex-
r,oren'ci ~ all yla>ocs Of motor constTuc-
non aud rcpalr. tire vuicanlzers. body
workers sheet metal workers, carpenters,
sal maker. upholsterors, biacksmiths.
,achinl,ts lahorcrS. etc These reg-
seute arc wanted to serve behind tho
n,~ IN the AVIATION Service THIS ser
lcc provides wonderful opportunity
fur the man wishing to do his part 10 the
national emergency who has certain par
lcular qualifications and who is as well
Interested 10 see active service in the field
. = necessary capacity, without actually
l.inc on the fighting line
Director Warner asks that enlistmcntS
TOR the motor mechanics regiment be
made direct 10 his office in the Odd Fellows
B,i ding. Tenth and King streets, VII
raington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
ANOTHER SCHOOL TENN.
IL Was Inaugurated yesterday in the
Public Schools Of Wilmington.


The second term of the school year was
inaugurated yesterday in the public
schools OF Wilmington V here examina-
tlons had 10 be taken they were taken last
week
At the High School, and other schools
the promotions were made Yesterday,
when the students were assigned TO new
classes and new scholars qwere ad nittcd
1t will require several DAYS to complete
the enrolment III the elementary schools.
Until the usual readIustnlents have been
made. it viii be impossible TO announce
the number 10 each Of the first eight year
classes throughout the city and by in
diyidual schools
The mld-year promotions At the High
School were made yesterday morning
and the student body Teorganized The
entering class is rather smaller than usual.
about 175 reporting 1t Is expected,
however, that q number Of others will pre-
sent themselves today or later in the
week, and that the total enrolment will
maintain the usual average.
The students are very much inter
ested In the first of a series Of entertain
ments that are being planned partly
for the benefit Of the Red Cross and partly
FOR various departmental needs of the
schools. On Friday evening, under the
direction Of Miss Lucy NJ Carvin, the
junior class will present The Man Who
Married s Dumb Wife" by Anatole
France II was most successfully given
at their reception 10 the class of 1918 at
the New Century Club building on last
Friday night and will be repeated in the
auditorium Of the Wilmington High School
this week for the Red Gross. The stu
dents are determined to crowd the audi
torium for this patriotic cause, and extend
cordial invitation to the public TO
attend the play.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
No Sing" LAST NIGHT.
But a Biz One viii be Held at the High
School Next Monday Night

Due 10 the Philadelphia Orchestra
wing one Of its concerts in The PLAY
house last night the weekly sing OF the
Wilmington Community Chorus was not
heid However, special preparations arc
he'ng made for the sing o February ! l.,
nd II Is expected that the largest crowd
'hst has Vet attended the sings, which
arc held Il the Wilmington High school,
will be present tha; evening.
The local people who are chiefly inter
osted in the Community Chorus are we'll
''!eased with the manner in which the
los has been taken ,Ip. and they hope TO
see the Wilmington Community Chorus
he equal OF any IN his country
Ii Is expected that Mi Barnhart ono o.;
ne orlginators of the Community Chorus
.lea, will visit Wilmington some time soon.
and Of course the local promoters. as well
- T L Carpenter, the Instructor. are
lop d that Mr. Barnhari VIII he pleasant
|, sur ,,rIsed with the sork o. tae local
hQruS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
Men,
These Wonderful
Values Go on Sale
Tuesday Morning

We place on sale about so
Mems Suits. Regular prices
S12, SIS, S18 and $50. at $1,000
the suit.
Forty or more Mems Over
coats, sizes IS TO SO, values St2
to $40, to 60 quickly at $1,000
each.
Mems s 300 MackinaWs, $3.50
Mems $1,000 Mackinaws. $3.50
Mems S12-OO Mackinaws. $500
All boys Play Suits reduced
for quick selling. The $500
ones $3.50; the $3.50 kind al
$500: the $500 kind at S1.5o.
and the S1.75 ones AT sl.25.
Olive Drab Helmets 1t Si.50
and s1.75.
Mems and boys CAPS. with
or without fur caps. Soc 70
s1.5O each; worth considerably
more.
Mems $500 Fur Caps. $3.50.
Men 5 $1,000 Fur Caps. S7.o0.
These are big values.
BOYS Blouses at zoe, &c
and S1.0O.
Mems Bathrobes at $500.
House Coats at $500, $50
and s12.00.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
These Are a Few of the
Many
Special Shirts

We know that the quality,
workmanship, style and prices
are right for high grade mer-
ohandise. This week We place
on sale 200 dozen mems Shirts.
S1.5o quality. that will be sold
TO early buyers at sI.l5 each.
Wonderful values in high
grade NecE<wear await YOUR in
spection this week. We have
decided to dispose Of our s.
and $3.50 Neckwear for sI.50.
Other exceptional values at
Sl.00, 75c, SOC and 35c.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

Lost something Try classified adv.
IN Every Evening. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

There is no need for you 70 20 through
4othe~ dav Of corn agony But be sure
,,u ge+ "Clets-It" Accept nothing else.
y remember, there Is positively nothing
rl,e g. good. "Gets-It never irritates the
hve fesh, never makes the toe sore
You can 20 about as usual with work or
Tisy vl4lic 'Gicts-it. the magic, does all
~ vork Then the corn peels right OF
ke a banana skin, and leaves the toe as
smooth and oorn-free as your palm
.,ever happened before, did it? Guess not.
Get bottle of ''Gets-lt" today from
any drug store. you need pay no more
than Z5c or sent on receipt Of p.Ice by E.
Lswrenoe d Co. Chicago, H.
Sold IN Wilmington and recommended
.-s the world 5 best com remedy byErdman
l-otimau The Miller Drug store, Francis
, Gallagher, Harmonson Drug Co
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05

terial Union. held in the Y. NJ. c. A.
Building, yesterday boxing exhibition
held last W. at The Playhouse was de
nounced After considerable discussion
as TO whether the exhibition was a viola
tinn of the law the body voted unanimous
lY to appoint a committee OF three to
draft resolutions expressive OF the senti-
nlent of that body. Revs. Easlv, Stone
eifer and Holloway were named BY the
chair and following an absence Of neariy an
hour they returned to the room and pres
Gated resolutions denouncing the exhibi-
ton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
y. ]. INDALE AWARDED
S2.346 FROM LEE ESTATE

Judge Heieel and jury made inquisl-
-lon Yesterday TO ascertain how much
Robert J Lindale is entitled TO from the
tstste of Robert J Lee, deceased
Lindale testified that there remains
unpsld on Lee bond and mort gage to
nm matter OF s2..}4j.S3. which be want
q. with interest from February ,. this
ear, bringing the total TO S2.346.4s The
~ brought in a verdict for this amount.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
Wonderful Values to Be
Found In Our
Art Section

We place on sale until sold q
choice lot Of stamped Centres.
Scarfs. &c. made of linen. at
prices far below regular--and
free instructions will be given
on these articles when materials
are purchased here. This is All
opportunity to learn the various
embroidery stitches.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
PREACHERS INDIGNANT.

Boxing Nj atch II I'D Last Week Denounc-
ed by Ministerial ASS ociaiion.
At the monthly meeting nf the Minis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
Pain Disappears

For rheumatism, Neuritis, Lumbago,
Pleurisy, etc, use Meth-o-sol, the
liniment in ointment form. Accept no
substitute. 35c jar. All druggists
The Kelyan Co. Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
The End OF
Your COrns

Pain STOPS at Once Corn Lifts Off Clean.
There is nothing IL the world like
'fiets-lt for c0rns Just apply IL
according 70 directions, the pain stops
n once and then the corn hfts Of as clean
- q whistle No fuss 40 bother, no dan
ger Gets-lt, yoI know, Is safe Millions
ave - e more than al other corn
Tened.ts c,mbInec and II never fails
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
John Mckinney Dies Suddenly.

john Mckinney, aged 81 years, living
~ Eighth and Church streets, died
suddenly yesterday. This was reported TO
Deputy Coroner McCrery, who gave the
cause Of death as consumption.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
Many Useful Articles
Offered In Our
Drapery Section
For All of This Week

TOT AL Vi Ills w GCh
First on the list will be Ak
ninster Rugs. 1886 inches, at
l.50 each. 27x54 at $3.50 and
$3.50 each. 5ox65 ar $3.50
each. 36x72 at $500 each.
Colonial Rag Rugs, 25xSO TO
ox12 priced from 75c to $3.50
each.
1000 yards Of colored Dor
dered Curtain Swiss at l25c
the yard.
Mouquet and wood silk Table
Runners and Starts from $500
to $3.50 each.
We also offer at this time a
special purchase Of Bed Pillows
and Bolsters. Priced from
$3.50 to $1,000 the set.
New Cretonnes from 25c to
S1.00 the yard.
Sunfast Poplins in rich, plain
colorings ar S1.25 the yard.
Filet lace and marquisette in
a large range of patterns. from
15c TO $500 the yard.
Big values in Slipper Boxes
from S rs to $3.50 each.
Being fortunate TO obtain
1000 more Rubber Stair Treads
We ofer same at 10c each.
100 Llnoleum Squares. 36x5o,
+ at 39o each.
Mating covered Utility Boxes,
SIPS to $3.50 each.
Velour and tapestry PortiereS.
1925 to $3.50 the pair.
Also j beautiful line Of rope
Portiere5 from $500 to $3.50
each.
Scrim and MarqulSette Cur
tains from S1.00 TO $3.50 the
pair.
And the best Sewing Machine
in the city at $500 each.
Be sure to visit the Drapery
Section this week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
Our Millinery Department Offers

very attractive COOrngs in hats Tor SPRING INCLUDING
khaki peacock. army blue and cherry also the bandad
caterpillar bads in the latest shaes-toCna pokes
and chin chin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-05
Rosebud s,ocial

The Rosebud Social will hold its next
meeting at the home of Harry Gushing at
Eden Park. II will be an open night, each
member being allowed to bring two
friends It will he box social
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-08
MIKE M'NULTY
WOULD LIKE TO
COP BOUT HERE

After a complete and unbroken
silence for many moons. who
should We sporting ed hear from
but Mike McNulty of ST, Paul,
Minneapolis, Montana, and where
not. manager of bantamweight
boxer, Roy Moore. the fighting harp
of Minneapolis, and mentor of a
score of lesser lights in the pugil-
istjc world.
Mike says he's been farming and
from what we know of Mike we
imagine that he made good as a
tiller of the soil. We have oft won
dered what had become of friend
Roy Moore, idol of tri-city fans, and
enc of the very few little fellows
who drew capacity houses when the
mitt game fiourished in this city.
But enough-weIl let you hear
from Mike. Here's his letter;
Just returned from my farm in
Montana, where | have been for the
past four months. / had 16S acres
in wheat, which yielded about
twenty bushels per acre. Must say
farming is a great life. To bed ev-
cry night at O'Clock, and up at ;.
suppose that will be hard to be
lieve, me going to bed that early,
but it sure IS d fact. Gained about
eleven pounds in weight.
Roy Moore. my little bantam
weight boxer. has been working at
the ship yards in Wisconsin for the
past four months. Roy is working
in a blacksmith department and is
sure doing his bit with a l0-pound
sledge hammer.
Ray (KidD Johnson, my welter-
weight boxer, is in the United
States navy, located at the Dun
woody school in Minneapolis Ray
Johnson was the first boxer in the
twin-cities to go into service. John
son is a married man, and was
placed in class four. Right after
the United States entered the war,
Johnson went into the service.
4 have taken over the manage
ment of Carl Leonard. the sensa-
tional little lightweight of New
Richmond, Wis. Leonard needs no
Introduction to Promoter Babe
-ltduOI- bdBt Sd" LcOudIu "Oi n
al Des Moines. Leonard also box
ed Jimmy Minor at Cedar Rapids,
at Frank Whitney's club. I would
like to show Leonard at Rock Is
land. He has boxed all the good
boys in the northwest He is a
legitimate lightweight, 1873 pounds,
and a great little boxer.
LAS soon as conditions permit,
and boxing opens at Rock Island
would like to show some of my
boys there, especially Roy Moore,
the little fighting harp. Roy has al
ways been a good card at Rock Is
land, and has always fought his
best to give the fans run for their
money. Would like to match the
little Harp with Earl Puryear or
Pal Moore for some early date
Will close with kindest regards
and best wishes to yourself and all
cur friends at Rock Island"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-08
RANDOLPH HURT
and MAY Be OUT
Augustana Crippled for Game
Against Cornell Saturday
Knox Coming Next Week.

One awfuuy sore and swollen
night angle may be the cause for
tremendous gap in Augustana's
line when the Islanders clash with
the fast and heavy Cornell, Iowa,
college aggregation on the latter's
gridiron next Saturday afternoon.
In the mix with the Parsons elev-
en- last Saturday, some big cornted
stepped all over Paul Randolph
right ankle, and now he is hopping
about with the aid OF pair OF
crutches. Whether or not the in
jured member will be in such con-
dition as to permit the big boys
participation is doubtful. 1t will be
an exceedingly difficult task to fill
Handles shoes, as he is not only a
tower of strength in the line, both
on offensive and defensive, but can
carry the pigskin with unusual
ability for lineman.
In the event that Randolph is IN
able to play, 1t is considered like
ly that either Olson or Parsons viii
be assigned to the post,
Augustana views the prospects in
the coming contest with Cornell
with some doubt, but by no means
pessimism. The crushing defeat
suffered at the hands of the Cor
nellians last year is still fresh in
the minds of the Augieites, and it
will be with the determination to
wipe out this blot that the eleven
will exert every ounce of energy
and vitality to win. The score last
year was rs to 0.
However, it must be considered
that the Islanders this year are
stronger than in 1917, that they
have already met and defeated two
formidable opponents. and further,
that their goal has not been cross
ed. Thus with the relative strength
of the Cornell outfit unknown, the
least that can be said is that Au-
Gustana has an even chance.
1t is probable that the same line
up that was used against Parsons
will open the fray Saturday, Olson
or Parsons substituting for Ran
dolph in case the latter is unable to
play An additional lineman and
three backfield men will probably
make the trip.
A week from SATURDAY AuSuotohe
will meet the Knox college organ
ization on Ericsson field. Expecta-
tons are that one of the largest
crowds in college history will wit
ness this exhibition. The Gales
burgers boast of a mightier grid ma
chine than in former years, work
ing under the tutelage of one of the
ablest coaches in the country.
Business Manager Kron is max
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-08

Applicants will not he reoui-.t
to undergo a written examipatf,-
the examination being Of the r..
assembled" type: that is. the -.
iDgs will be based upon edueafie-
training, experience and phvs,sa,
ability as shown by the apbIie.
lions and corroborative evidenes
These positions offer an excelisr.
opportunity for patriotic servl..
and the civil service commlasf,-
urges qualified persons 10 ann
without delay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-08

graphic craftsmen at $1,000 a year.
These positions are open to men
only except the drafting positions,
which are open to both men and
women. All of the positions are
in the civil, not the military, ser
vice.
Persons Interested should apply
to the United States civil service
examiners at Boston. New York,
Philadelphia, Atlanta, Cincinnati,
Chicago, St Paul. St Louis. New
Orleans, Seattle or San Francisco.