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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
Leigh BatenIan Now In France.

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Leigh Bateman Now In France.
Leigh w. Bateman, aviator, has
written a newsy letter to his former
history teacher, Miss Bess Lyon in
this city, parts OF which are given
herewith. Leigh il in France. A mes
sage written from Halifax December s
Stating that his company-the Thir-
teenth Aero would be on
the way fifteen days before they reach
ed their destination, was received by
Leigh's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Bateman, January 12, it having been
held in Washington, d. c., for several
weeks. They have received no further
word from him, in fact the letter be-
low is the only one from Leigh that
has reached Webster City since the
message sent from Halifax.
Leigh enlisted in the aviation de-
partment Of the United States army
shortly after war was declared last
summer. He and a couple of other
boys from this city entered training
and toward fall, Leigh commenced to
see and hear things that made him
think it wouldn't be long before his
squadron was enroute for the war
zone. Some little time passed after
he got this impression. however, and
he was able to get few days fur
lough. He made hurried trip home
and spent a,iay among relatives and
old school friends. the memory of
which will probably dwell in his
thoughts many times during his serv-
ice abroad.
The letter to Miss Lyon was written
on January 10, from Somewhere in
France" and he ,says3
II was engaged in the act OF writ
ing few of my friends when the
thought came to me that perhaps you
would like to have few lines from
an old student Of the w. c. H. S. /
mentioned something about student
perhaps I should have said pest
Anyway l am the one that it means to
point out.
II have seen several very interesting
and historical places since my arrival
in France The country still shows
signs of the old feudal system. The
fields are very small and it appears
that most of the farming is done in a
very small way All Of the vehicles
are two wheeled and in most cases
drawn by small donkey.
Saturday appears to be their big
day or market day. From every direc-
ton comes the farmer and his wife
bringing to market some eggs, chick
ems or perhaps couple OF white pigs.
"The people here are very kind and
considerate in all their dealings with
the American soldiers. They are very
intelligent set Of people and those
whom l have talked with seem to be
of the educated class.
while on our way to France we
came through England. My ideas Of
this country were not near what the
real thing appeared to be. The rail
way system there is the direct de-
scendant OF the model that Santa
Claus brought me when l was about
eight years old One could put about
five of the passenger coaches in an
American pullman and then have room
for several people. s..
81 would like to hear what the peo-
pie in the w. c. II. S. are doing, so
il you will write me letter promise
to answer.
Your former student,
Leigh W. Bateman."
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
Trench pillows at Teed's.
Printing.

Are you in need of tags, cards.
blanks, folders. dodgers. receipts, en-
velopes. statements. bill heads, invi-
tations. packet heads. letter heads.
call at this Office. Good work is our
specially.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

Bernard Downing, pharmacist, has
resigned his position in the Frank
b. Smith drug store, and accepted a
similar one out of the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

Friends of Mrs. B. F. Hall, formerly
of this city, but who now lives near
Renwick. have been advised that she
is recovering nicely from recent
operation on her ear. She was in a
serious conditions for some time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
To Live With Samson Family.

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c. Hahne, who have
been residing on farm near Flugstad,
have moved to this city and will make
their home with the Sam Samson fam
ily in order that Mrs. Hahne can care
for the four little children who were
recently left motherless.
Wy q @
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

Newest in jewelry and nice novel;
tics at Teed e. Teed's f-j-d-eod-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
Four Freedom Township Farmers
and W. o. Mcconnell Of This
City Get Many Prizes ut
State Show.
W. J. IRVING GETS EIGHT
Prizes Mean Much as Competition In
all Classes was From All Over
State.

Four Freedom township farmers
returned Friday from several
days attendance at the annual State
and Small Grain Show, held in con-
junction with Farm and Home Week
at Ames college, where they ex-
hibited samples of their corn and
grain. They brought home trophies
which give testimony to their high
standing as agricultursts. w. 0.
Mcconnell Of this city was also in
the winning class as corn exhibitor
at the show.
Irving Makes Killing.
w. J. Irving, we'll known corn
grower residing southwest of the
city, took first and sweepstakes in
the professional corn class, winning
the ribbons given in that class. This
includes first and sweepstakes in
the professional class on ten, thirty
and eighty ear samples of Silver
King corn. He also took second on
single ear sample of Silver King
corn, fourth on the bushel of Yellow
Dent corn, as we'll as third on the
bushel of 1O3 oats, and third on the
bushel of. 105 oats. Only ribbons
are awarded in the professional class
but Mr.. Irving got them all.
Other Winners.
David n. Hunter, also Freedom
township farmer, took second in the
amateur class oG ten ears Of II Silks S ssss's
King, as well as third prize on eighty
ears of Silver King in the same class.
AS winner of second place. he was
awarded hay rake and for third
place seed sorter.
Tom Irving won second place in
the amateur class on the bushel
classification. Silver King corn was
the variety displayed in this instance
also. Prize, seed box.
A sample Of Silver King corn also
won tenth place for Hugh Nairn in
the bushel class. Prize. 81.
Donald c. Silver, son of J. X.
Silver, southwest of the city, won
fourth place on a ten ear sample Of
Siver King corn in the Junior ANA
teur class. Prize. corn stringer.
An almost perfect sample of yell
low Dent won second place in the
single ear amateur class for w. 0.
Mcconnell OF this city. Awarded, bed
springs.
The corn exhibits at the Ames fair
were splendid looking samples OF
Iowa's golden store but to the expert
they revealed many dead ears, that
is ears, whose vitality was so low
that few of the kernels will grow.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
Local Board Wants Information Re.
garding Men Whose Question:
naires Remain Unanswered.
is Important.
LIST OF THOSE NOT ANSWERING.
Friends or Relatives Who Can
Furnish Information Should do
so at Once.


Or the 1926 men who registered in
Hamilton county June 5, 1917, only
A failed to answer and return their
questionnaires as provided by the
selective service regulations. While
some of the men, of course, are in
France and have not had chance
to take care of the matter for them
selves, this had been handled by
their relatives.
The exemption board with offices
on the second floor of the court
house is preparing the list of names
to send to the adjutant general but
in the meantime it is attempting to
learn of the location Of some of the
registrants who have failed to return
their missionaries.
Any Information concerning these
men, as to their whereabouts or
whether they are now in the service
of the United States army or navy
will be very greatly appreciated by
the local exemption board for ,Hamil-
ton county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
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box supper and program will be
given at the Grand View schOo.
house next Friday evening, Feb. s.
beginning at o'clock. Miss Pearl
Blue is teacher Of this school. and
half the proceeds OF the evening will
be given to the Red Cross.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

All kinds Of clocks-at reed 4 Teed's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

The finest perfumes and goods for
the toilet at Teed's. f-j-d-eod-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

Trench mirrors At Teca's
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

Finest watches at Tecd 4 Tced's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
ZenOr Hog Sale.

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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04

77E acres Az miles from Webster
City scales. Phone 44F11. fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-02-04
Writes Letter From Manila.

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15

portation- Warning Of impending cur
tailments can be disseminated
through the zones affected and ar
engagements for needed war work to
replace the curtailed activity made.
Smoother readjustments of indus
try will be possible. Manufacturers
in the various zones will have acces-
sible sources OF information close at
hand regarding the Governments pol
icies. Hundreds Of trips by Industrial
representatives to Washington will
be eliminated through establishment
or agents in the chambers OF COM
merce.
The zone plan is another step Ia
the process OF scattering war con-
tracts throughout the nation instead
OF concentrating them in the Eastern
Industrial district.
A complete chain Of information
and service bureaus will be developed
in each zone reaching down to the
smallest city where any available fac
tory Is located.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
EPISCOPAL DIOCESAN
CONVENTION OPENED

The tw"nty-third annual conven-
ton OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church OF the Diocese OF Washing.
ton opened this morning at 10 o'clock
in the Church OF the Good Shepherd.
on Sixth street. between II and I
streets. There are $50 delegates in
attendance. 1t will continue until to
morrow
After communion services. the Rev.
Alfred Harding. d. D., LII. D. bishop
OF the diocese, in his annual address
dealt with the national crisis.
The Rev. Arthur :. Johns. former
rector Of the Old Christ Church, occu-
pies the convention secretarial desk a
position he has occupied for twenty
four years.
Principal business Of the conven-
hon Will be election Of the standing
committees OF the diocese and the
choice OF delegates to the next pro
EIncial synod ana members Of the
BOARD OF managers OF the diocesan
mISsionG
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
WOMAN LAWYERS ASK
CHIDREN'S GUARDIANS

The Woman's Tar Association OF
the District believes the office of chill
dren's guardian, 10 have charge of
the estates OF children not otherwise
provided for, should be created by
Congress.
A resolution requesting Congress to
take such action. with the stipula-
tion that the officer should be a
woman, was passed at the second an
nual meeting OF the association last
night.
Officers elected are Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Mussey. president; Miss Ruth
Stalpenny, vice president; Miss Laura
N. Berrier, secretary; Miss Helen Hill,
treasurer: Miss Nina l. Thomas. mem
Der of the executive committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15

Miss White, at first enraged to
find that her fiance secretly was mar
ried to another, turned against John
son and had promised Richmond au-
thorities to come here and testify
against him. but at the eleventh hour
she has declined to appear agaius;
him.
Whether this is due to her desire
to escape undue publicity or to a
change OF heart toward the young
dentist is not known. Because She
resides in another State. the prosecu-
ton is unable to force her to appear.
SmIrched Her Character.
North Carolina witnesses from Mid
dleseN, Johnson's home. will testify
that he swore he was not married.
Others, from Wilson, y. C.. where lie
attempted suicide by swallowing aeon
itine in the Wilson Hospital. viii
testify he denied he had been mar
ricd TO Alice Knight and will testify
that he cast reflections on her char
acter.
Counsel for Johnson. up TO the time
the case went to trial today. continu-
ed to maintain an air Of secrecy as to
the possible line Of defense they
would offer. Indications are that a
straight plea Of not guilty Will be
made.
The prosecution will produce evi-
dcnce to show that Johnson not only
sought to purchase cyanide just few
days prior to his wife's death. in sew
craI Richmond drug stores. but even
tried to buy a quantity Of the poison
in Raleigh. y. G. \ Richmond druggist
Will testify that he sold johnson
twenty grains of the poison and that
johnson asked for tie strongest he
could get
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
RATHERAPRIVATE
IN OLD COMMAND
THAN RANK IN NEW

ANNAPOLIS, May 15.-Shoulder
straps, the insignia OF rank. have no
lure when matched against the com
radeship of ordinary buck" privates.
Andreas z. Holley. formerly a first
lieutenant, honorably discharged from
active service for physical disability.
today declined a commission to shout
der a gun as a private with the men
that he had commanded on the Next
can border.
Private HolIey IS back in the ranks
today because OF his zeal for service
and attachment to his old orRaniza-
ton and comrades. HoIley was
first lieutenant at Camp Mcclellan.
Ala. until discharged for a slight In
til discharged for a slight injury to
the ankle He was relieved OF his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
DRAFTS CRIPPLES
AND BOYS TO WIN
~ WILLIAM PHILLIP sIMMs.

Omitted Press stan Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, May I5-There is little
doubt that Germany has embarked on
her last great adventure, in which
every man. boy, horse, and machine
will be used in a desperate endeavor
to gain a favorable decision during
the present fighting.
The German drafts are reftting di-
visions which are about half COM
posed OF returned wounded and re.
cruits. The latter include some boys
q eighteen years.
Youths Lack Stamina.
Few, il any. or the youths OF this
age were in the line with the begin
ming of the offensive when linden
burg depended largely on the class
of 1918, which fought with great i'm
petuosity, but lacked the stamina TO
win a victory.
A captured non-commissioned Of
hcer OF the Sixty-second Infantry de
clared that regiment lost so per cent
OF its infantry personnel around
Aeteren ION the Flanders 'front.'. Its
casualties included nine commanders.
Losses Are DemOraHEinE.
Another prisoner says his bat
Gallon lost between 90 and 20 per
cent fits electives.
A prisoner belonging TO the 112th
Regiment says certain battalions lost
20 to 90 per cent
1t is clearly established that the
German losses were high in both the
Somme and Lys fights. delaying the
start Of the third push.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
JAPANESE ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER AIRMAL SERVICE

Very wonderful. wish We had
such acropIanc service in Japan. We
hope TO soon"
This was the enthusiastic comment
Of X Kambara. Japanese secretary
for the department Of communica-
ton. who is in the United States
studying mail. telegraph. and tele-
phone systems and who witnessed the
inauguration Of Americas aeropostal
service.
we have no aeroplanes and have
no pneumatic tubes. but we are very
progressive in many ways" 1ambara
said.
IT." will leave Washington soon for
JrI.t1. vher" ne says he will urge
ir:.4s uTat.on Of Japanese air serv-
ice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
EYEWITNESS WILL TELL
OF AMERICANS IN BATTLE

The first eyewitness account OF the
battle OF Apremont wood. in which the
1O4th Regiment OF General Pershing'
army fought the first battle of our
war with Germany as an independent
engagement, will be given in lee
ture by Dr. William r. Ellis at All
Souls Church, Fourteenth and l.
streets tomorrow afternoon at 4:45
o'clock
Dr. Ellis was the only American
correspondent with the 1O4th Regi-
ment when it fought this brilliant en-
gagcment and so distinguished itself
as to be decorated en- massc b. the
French government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
INDUSTRIAL ZONES
TO Be ORGANIZED
TOAD WAR WORK

Industrial zones-each 10 consti-
tute practically a complete economic
unit for war work-are to be created
by the War Industries Board through
out the country.
Under the new scheme, being work
unused facilities, thrown into idle
ness by cessation of peace-time de-
mands. viii be revived for war pur-
poses.
Flexibility OF the industrial war
machine will be obtained by this
step, it Is believed. Sharp curtsil-
ments in all directions are quietly be-
ing put into effect by the War Indus
tries Board because of shortages in
fuel. raw material, labor, and trans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
) JURORS CHOSEN
To TRY DENTIST AS
SLAYER OF BRIDE
CONTINUED from FRS; Page.)

ing are Herman s. Reams. steel
worker; A. l.. Bailey. railroad claim
agent: W. Lamar Edwards. broker;
Joseph T. Leath, and John H. Tray
Mr..
Just one year ago johnson was
graduating from the Medical College
OF Virginia here with high honors.
Alice knight was a stenographer at
the college while he was a student
there.
The motive for the crime. the Com
monwealth will seek to prove. was
to rid himself Of a wife he did not
love, so that he could marry Miss
Ollie White, his sweetheart from
youth, and to whom he was engaged
to marry on Christmas Day OF last
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
GUNS lombard
L.- BRITISH LINES

LONDON. May HERMAN artillery
began a bombardment this morning at
points between the SOmme and the An
ere and on the northern portion Of the
FLANDERS front. Field Marshal Haig re
ported.
Southwest OF Morlancourt and north
Of KENNEL. the enemy's artillery fire in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15

creased this morning." the statement
said.
An attempted raid was repulsed north
of Lens last night
We carried out successful raid east
of RObecq.
There was hostile cannonadinE last
night in the SOmme and Ancre valleys.
north Of Bethune. and in the Nieppe for.
est sector"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15

physical disability and pronounced fit
for service by medical examiners.
Unable to return to the 15Oth In
fantry as an officer, the soldier, who
had jumped from a private to first
lieutenant in Company NJ. First Mary
land Infantry. during the Mexican
trouble, asked TO be assigned to his
old command in the ranks. He leaves
tomorrow for Camp Mcclellan as a
private in the machine gun company.
Private Holley was formerly employed
at the Naval Academy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
BRITISH HAVE
REPULSEDALL
ATTEMPTS Of
FOE RAIDERS
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official announcement by the admi-
rally.
The transport was conveyed by de
stroyers. but the Italian warships
managed 10 return unchanged. The
enemy destroyers were hit. Search
lights from the land placed upon the
Italian destruyeTs made plain tar
gets. but the Austrian gunners failed
to score a hit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
SECRET SERVICE
MAN ATTENDING
WAUKESHA TRIAL
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father OF the defendant. is in court
beside his daughter, often patting hef
reassuringly. on the back, and telling
questioners that he is certain a fair
trial viii result in the acquittal Of his
daughter.
Witnesses who will reveal the
tragic history OF Grace Lusk's life
and love were ordered to appear in
court this afternoon ready to begin
the astounding narrative of love gone
mad.
The selection Of jurymen. which
had slackened considerably. despite
the prodding and pushing OF Judge
Martin Luck, was speeded up again
when the prosecution and defense
suddenly used four OF their pre-emp-
tory challenges, or stalls" as they
call them.
This left them each with but four
stires to employ. and both sides an
nounced that they had practically
decided on the elimination Of eight
o the twentyf veniremen still beore
them in the juryf box
Grace Lus, as the hour OF revocation
approached, scrutiniZed careulyf the
stern aces Of the men who will try
her.
One OF the rfst witnesses expected
to be called by the State was Capt
r. J.. Davis. former Waukesha ply
stefan, now stationed at Fort Riley In
the medical department OF the army.
Captain Davies was one OF the first
arrivals at the home OF Miss Banta
Mills, where Mrs Roberts was shot
He. with DR.. Roberts and Chief %,
Police MacKay. was held at bay BY
the school teacher.
Personal Feud.
Additional interest was given to hIs
story by the personal feud that ha 8.
existed between him and DR.. Robert.
since the fatal day.
At the preliminary hearing Captain
Davis testified that Dr. Roberts had
told him she bounded me to death
she wouldn't Let me alone"
Davies is 4 scoundrcI, declared Dr
Roberts
Another early witness was expect
ed to be l.. -. Blot, manager Of pr
Roberts business enterprises. lie
was expected to tell OF quarrels be-
tween the veterinarian and Mrs Rob
eTts over the teacher OF Psychology.
Blotts name was drawn into the
examination Of veniremcn when the
defense asked several potential jur-
ors II they had seen him lately in
the region OF MuCkwanEO Judge
LueclS' 5 efforts to hasten the selection
OF the jury resulted in the arrival
OF a special venir- OF srventy-fIve at
tn" courthouse Early in the day.
several Of these were excused on
the eNcu8" that their farms would
suffer N their absence"
Eut those Wh" sought 10 Us" the
fray"d accuse that they had form
ed an opinion IN. ? would prevent
reaching a verdict were abruptly
lisappoInt'd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
STATE LENDS TENTS TO FLIERs

HARRISBURG, May I5.-Adjutant
General Beary has directed the loan Of
State tentage to the University OF Pitts-
burgh, which is training men for the
aviation and other services at the col
lege camp in Pittsburgh. The canvas
will be used as long as the camp is con-
tinued
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-15
FIGHT IMMINENT
ON FINN BORDER

LONDON. May 15.-The Russo-Fin-
nish border is blocked with troops
and battle is imminent
There are concentrations OF both
the White Guard (prO-German forcesD
and Red Guards (Bolshevik) on the
border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05
H. A. HEGARTY, Attorney.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
trict Of cohmbia:--In re estate Of Julia
Deviny. Observation-Disclosures No. 246s4.
-Application hsvinE been made herein for
decedent and for letters testamentary ON said
estate BY Edward Deviny. it is ordered this
Goth day Of August, AID. 1913. that Della
Ward. Peter Ward. Mary Ward. Nellie Ward
and Margaret Ward Of hoxbury, Mass: VIII
liam Deviny Of Pittsbursh, Pa: Edward De-
why Of the District Of Columbia ana now in
the United States Navy: Della Deviny Of the
District of Columbia, temporarily resiGfnE in
the state Of Rhode island: Timothy Deviny.
John Deviny Margaret Deyiny. Thomas De-
why. John Ward. Kate Mullins, Maria Mark
ham and Ellen q. Markham Of County Gal
way, ireland. and all others concerned, appear
in said court on the 8Oth day Of September.
1918. At 10 an. to show cause why such ap-
tice hereof be published in the washington
Law Reporter and The Evening Star once in
each Of three successive weeks before the re-
turn day herein mentioned, the first puolica-
ton to be not less than thirty days before said
return day. JENNINGS BAILEY, Justice.
(seAl.l A true copy. Attest: WIN. CLARK
TAYLOR. Deputy Register Of Wills.
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