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Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
MRS. SPITZER RETURNS
 FROM CALICO ROCK.

Mrs. Elizabeth Spitzer returned Sunday evening from Calico Rock, where she was called by Dr. c. W. Garrison, state health officer to as- sist in caring for the influenza pa- tients which were numbered by the hundreds all over that section. She reported conditions better, however, and thinks they will probably con- tinue to gradually improve. Many business houses were closed and many whole families were down and not able to wait on each other.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
BODIES LITERALLY
 BLOWN TO PIECES.

Muskogee, Okla, Jan. 26.-Another name was added today to the list of dead in the little city of Big Heart, Osage county, resulting from the wreck caused yesterday, when an au- tomobile loaded with high explosives blew up while passing through the residence section. The latest victim is Mrs. w. l.. Harris, whose home was one of the four completely wrecked by the blast. She died this morning without having regained conscious ness. Her baby was instantly killed Saturday and her husband badly in- jured.
 This brings the total death list up to five, those beside Mrs. Harris and her baby being Bob Kinkade and w. R. English, who were on the ill- fated automobile, and Mrs. E. J. Col lins, who was struck by falling tim bers while nursing sick friend in her home near the wreck.
 Considerable damage also was done to the public school, which was two blocks from where the explosion oc- cured. It being Saturday, the building was empty.
 So far not enough of the remains of Kinkade and English have been found for burial.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
IT IS UP TO US.

It is up to the private generosity in America to aid the starving countries of the Near East which have been oppressed by the Turk, says a cable gram from Herbert Hoover. In spite of the relief program being worked out by the Interallied World Relief Committee and the appropriations for food, the salvation of Armenia, Syria and Asia Minor must come from America, until these countries have a real political status and become self supporting.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
MANS MIND AFFECTED
 FROM INFLUENZA, MISSING

Paragould, Jan. 26.-Will Lamb, re- siding just north of this city, disap- pcared from his nome late Friday at
 ternoon, and all efforts to locate him have failed. Mir. Lamb had an attack of influenza about one month ago and has not recovered from the illness, his mind having been affected. Mrs. Lamb was awakened one night recently to find her husband in the doorway with his gun across his knee. She asked him what he was do- ing, and he said he thought someone was trying to kill her and the children.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
WILLIAM R. COMPTON
 APPOINTED DIRECTOR
 OF LOAN CAMPAIGNS.

St. Louis, Jan. William R. Compton, banker of this city, has been appointed director of Liberty Loan campaigns and placed in charge of all sales of War Savings Stamps and other government securities dur ing 1919 in the Eighth Federal Re serve District by Secretary of the Treasury Glass. The appointment was made on the recommendation of Rolla Wells, who recently resigned as governor of the district.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27

session she prepared and served a delicious lunch. The class was com posed of Mrs. s. c. Hardage, Mrs. J. E. Henderson, Mrs. Otto M. Bowen, Mrs. Edgar Williams, Mrs. Fred j.. Harmon, Mrs. George L. Robinson, Mrs. Will l.. Reed, Mrs. W. Rushton, Miss Leila Beattie and Miss Hazel Brong.
 Mrs. Spitzer went to Swifton to- day, where she will remain all this week. She will organize class in home nursing, instructing them as she has the class in Newport.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 IS PROGRAMMED.

The Epworth League of the Metho- dist church was reorganized last night, with forty members present. The following were elected as off cers:
 Paul Noe, president.
 Louise Robinson, secretary and treasurer.
 Myrtle Brazeale, first vice presi- dent.
 Joyce Brong, second vice president. Elizabeth Grubbs, third vice presi- dent.
 Clyde Woods, pianist.
 Harry Littleton, Era agent.
 Council meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
THE DOC MUST HAVE
 SAND IN HIS CRAW.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 26.-"Eat a little sand once in a while; it's fill ing" says Dr. William Windsor, phy- sician. To prove it he says he went without food for 90 days until last night. Then he gave feast and fin ished up with little sand. The phy- sician maintains the digestive system requires some sand now and then.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
GOOD REPORT
 OF ARnY ''Y'
Soldier Boys Did Not Forget Folks Back Home, As Stamp Receipts
 Amount to $251 ,304.90.

When the armistice was signed on November Il, it was estimated that the United States had more than five million men under arms overseas or in training camps here. If every one these soldiers had been marched into one or another of the army Y. M. C.. A. buildings at Camp Pike during the year, the total would not reach the es- timated attendance at they" build ings in the camp for the twelve months ending December 31
 The annual report, just filed with Southern department headquarters, shows the estimated attendance in this camp alone to be 5,803,066. That these soldiers didn't forget the folks back home is best shown by the fact that they spent $251, ,304.90 for post age stamps and $645,004.68 for money orders. They were some letter writ CTS, too, these soldiers, for it took 4,876,323 envelopes bearing the Red Triangle emblem to supply their needs. In the last half year the "Y" handled 1,902,394 pieces of mail for the soldiers.
 Aside from letter writing, the sol diers had plenty of amusement at the S'Y" buildings, for during the year 2,7O3 entertainments of one sort and another were put on before 1,721 ,525 spectators. Of this number 791 pro- grames including movie shows were put on in the last three months of the year. Lectures were not included in the list of entertainments, but there were 694 of these arranged as spe- cial attraction, and they were attend ed by 254,976 men.
 Education work was a big phase of activity, for during the year there were 446 new classes in various sub- jects, with an enrolment of 7,693. At the close of the year there had been 5,560 classes in session, using 67l civilian teachers and 2,983 soldier teachers. The total attendance at the classes was 109,177. Many of the soldiers were readers, too, for they secured 63,615 books from the branch libraries in the "Y" buildings, as well as taking 399,208 pieces of general reading matter. Even after demobilization was in sight, they kept up their interest, for in the last three months 12 educational clubs were formed, with a total enrolment of 224 men.
 Athletics has always been looked on as an important part of military life, and Camp Pike was no exception, for in the 12 months 20,086 men took part in atheletic events arranged by ~.Ye men. Part of this big number represented organized games, 61,959 men taking part in these; while 115.823 men engaged in athletics un- der military direction, and 439,664 en- gagged in informal games during their snare moments. The number of spec tators at various events would make up a big city, could they be gathered together, for the total was 1,412,O44.
 With all of the other activities, there was no let-up in religious work during the year Aside from the meetings conducted by the army chap -Yains and other welfare organizations inc sY" had definite religious pro- gram of it's own. It conducted 2,786
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27

A freight wreck at Shipp's Ferry on the Write River Road Friday oc- cured, in which great deal of dam age was done to the track and freight cars. Fourteen cars turned over and many entirely demolished, but for tunately no one was injured.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27

Artemus and Teddy Shell are home again from several months of service in France and their friends are giv- ing them hearty welcome. Their company and regiment were never in the big fight but they were there and ready just the same. Artemus stop ped off here for Sunday, Teddy going on to Swifton to spend day or two. The old home, however, was broken up while these boys were away, their mother being a victim of the influ- enza during the winters scourge.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27

Prof. W. F. Wiles, Mrs. George Dudley and Mrs. c. F. Smith of Swifton came in on the local this morning to attend the district conven- tion of the Missionary Centenary which convenes at the Methodist church this evening at 7.30.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27

Rex Brown has returned from a two weeks trip for his company over the state. On his return he had a card from his brother, Manly Brown, who is with the Army of Occupation at Cobletz. The young soldier is in the artillery department.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27

Mrs. s. R. Phillips and little Miss Claire have returned from Batesville, where they spent several days with MT. and Mrs. Ernest Neill.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Hear Dr. Moose from Korea tonight at 7:3O on one of the BIG WORLD PROBLEMS. The business men are invited. Lecture free.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-27

Admission 10 and 15 Cents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24
c. b. stoldard Passes Away.

G.. b. Stoddard died Friday night at
8 80 o'clock at the home Of his aged
mother at 1915 Superior street. The
funeral was held from this home
Sunday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock, CON
Quoted by Rev. L. Il. Viets. The Elks
lodge had charge Of the services
at the grave.
Mr.. Stoddard had been in poor health
for fourteen years, being subject to
sinking spells. Between these spells
however, his health was fairly good
and some time ago he went to the home
of his aged mother. to assist in caring
for her. He was badly stricken while
there and remained at his mothers
home.
Mr.. Stoddard was widely known
here, having been born in this city
Oct. &c. 1862. He had resided here ev'
err since. His mother. wife and al
aunt, Mrs. Mary Jewett, are the only
surviving relatives. Mr.. Stoddard op
Grated grocery store here for many
years and for twenty years was mem
Der of the fire company, serving most
of the time as fire chief. He was also
:; charter member of the ElkS lodge. His
ia Their died nine years ago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24
Charlie Wortningten Passes Away.

Charlie WM.thingtOn passed away
at the Frank Schwieger home at
944 Bank street Friday night at $50
o'clock. following an illness from
heart trouble and asthma from which
he had suffered for several months.
During the past three weeks he has
been a patient at Mercy hospital and
was taken to the Schwieger home
Thursday afternoon. living but day
after being removed from the hospi-
tai
Mr.. WOrthington was born June &
1862. being % years, eight months
and fourteen days of age at the time
of his death. When but child OF
two and half years, he was taken
into the home of Mr.. and Mrs. war
rem S. Worthington in this city. he
lived with them until grown to young
manhood.
Many years ago he moved to Plac-
erville, CAL where he lived on a
ranch until returning to this city last
November. He has been confined 10
his bed greater share of the time
since returning here.
He was married about five yea rs
ago to Miss Carrie kriel of this CITY,
sister of Mrs. Frank Schwieger.
His death is mourned by his wife anu
numerous friends. there being no
children or other relatives.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24

for. Now when you see a man OF
woman running down the street you
are inclined to think that the runner
instead Of racing for train. is out
training for a race.
The first signs of spring are the
three R's-rain, robins, romance
and the greatest of these is romance
chirps the Williams correspondent III
the Freeman-Journal. From that SEN
tence we gather that Williams has
had all three of 'em already this sea-
son. Down this way we have, had
nothing but rain. ruts and rotten
roads-and the greatest of these is
rotten roads. That Williams town
geographically located somewhere in
the northeast corner of this county
sure is to be envied. 1t is a safe bet
that there is not another spot like it
on the map. Just think of train,
robins and romance in the middle OF
February. That beats the cats.
81. u. 1AOlupSOI > Suic WEDNESDAY
was a success from start to finish.
Stuff sold readily and at good prices.
Auctioneer Gilbert Knudson cried the
sale in his usual efficient and salts
factory manner. Those farmers who
have had sales this winter have SO
much money now that they don't
know what to do with it and, natural
ly, they are looking around for good
investments. The writer would sug-
gest, if these farmers are not in too
big hurry. that they wait until
about the middle of April, at which
time Uncle Samuel will offer some
more bonds for sale. He will borrow
all the money you have to spare. in
amounts all the way from fifty dollars
to cool million and the security he
will give you will be so good that no
man OH earth, or anywhere else for
that matter, will dare question its
sOundness.
(. Feb. 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24
28th Anniversary.

Purity Rebekahs Friday night cele-
brated their 2Sth anniversary. A
large crowd was out. A bounteOus
dinner was served at 6:30 o'clock.
followed by season of lodge and a
special anniversary program. Miss
Georgia Quigley, of Des Moines.
president of the Rebekah state as
sembly, was present and made the
chief address.
Purity Rebekah lodge was insti-
tuted in 1891 in the hall over the
Frank clothing store by General Abb
bott Of Manchester, then grand mas
ter of Iowa Odd Fellows There
were IS charter members and Mrs.
Mollie Frame-Wilkins was the first
noble grand. 4.e
Places of honor were given Friday
evening to the scharter members pres
ent, they being. as follows:
o. G. Robb.
N. H. Bawden.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. I'll. Lee.
Mrs. A. H. Quincy.
Mr.. and MRS. A J. Wells.
j. d. Sketchley of this city and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Stow Of Water
loo are otherf well known charter
members. ~
Dinner was served in the lodge
dining hall, two servings being neces-
sary to wait on all who were there.
Following the lodge session, the
following program was rendered:
Opening Ode-Charter members.
Recita ton, Sour Anniversary
Mrs. l. w. Hyatt.
Song-Miss Bessie Thompson.
History of Purity Rebekah Lodge
Mrs. Ed Brewer.
Song-The Howell sisters.
Reading. Transportation. jew
| EFT.
Song-WesIey Schaub,
Address-Miss Georgia Qulgley,
president Rebekah state assembly.
Miss Quigley made very fine i'm
preston here. She complimented the
lodge on its work and it's interest IN
lodge affairs. She has been proini-
nent in Rebekah work for years.
Her mother u years ago also held
the honor of being state president y.
the assembly. Miss Quigley is a
charming person and in her address
gave ample evidence of her deep IN
terest in Rebekah work. While in
the city she was guest at the !. w.
Hyatt home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24
Jewell Notes.

Oh. Kleaveland, the SOUTH side
lumberman, was in Dubuque last
week in attendance at the Central
Iowa Retail Lumbermen's association
convention. Mr.. Klea veland was
elected one OF, the directors OF the
association for the ensuing year.
William S. Hoon and August Doc
Abramson attended the big mid-win-
ter target and live bird shoot at Kan
sas City last week. Hundreds OF
shooters from all parts of the United
States were in attendance at this
shoot. doc" did not participate in
all of the events. as most of the bunch
was a little TOO swift for his pace.
MIR. Hoon, however, who was in fine
form, shot through the entire pro-
gram. He returned home with fresh
laurels and, perhaps the best OF all,
a nice little 'wad' of prize money.
IT young lady should make a
young man wait while she lit her
pipe or cigar, or took chew OF
tobacco. as so many of the young men
of today do, I wonder what they
would say.-Pleasant Valley cores
pondence in Freeman-Journal.
Well. my dear friend, they would
say that that young lady" was the
limit, and then they would say some
more. No real nice young man would
keep company with a young lady
who chews plug tobacco or smokes a
cob pipe. No young man would hug
a girl like that. So don't try it. a
better way, il your fellow uses tobac-
CO. would he to tell him TO cut it out
and forget it fer your sake. III he
loves you truly he'll do it-hell do II
until after the honeymoon is over, AT
any rate. Try him. Put. him to the
test. 1t will he worth while.
There has been little if any I'M
provement in the passenger train
service since the government TOOK
charge of the railroads. 1t is not I'M
common for passenger trains to he
from one to two hours late. The
travelling public is often put to much
expense and Inconvenience because
of the poor service of the railroads
There is one advantage. however, nc
one need be in hurry nowadays to
catch a train. In olden times when
you saw a man running towards the
depot you knew what he was running
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24
Obituary..

| Nina Willimena Fisher was born
| in 1886 at Stratford Iowa, and died
at her home northwest of Stanhope,
Feb. 6, 1915 being thirty-two years!
eleven months and twelve days Old
at the time of her death.
She was united in marriage with
Robert E. Fisher Feb. %, 1907. To
this union four children were born
VIM Robert Fisher, aged ten years;
Mildred Irene, eight years; Annie
Elizabeth, three years. and a baby
aged eighteen months. Besides these
and her father, she leaves five br6th-i
ers-Eddie Anderson, Stratford
Luther of Sioux City; Heilder Of
Stratford; WiIgret of Sioux City,
and Harris of Stratford.. Also a sis
ter, Bessie Anderson, of Stratford !
another sister, Mrs. Ralph A. Fisher,
passed away Oct. 20, 1918. Her
mother died seventeen years ago,
leaving Nina when but thirteen to- be
at the head of the household. She
was member of the Swedish Luth-
eran church of StratfOrd, being COLI
firmed when child, and leaves host
Of warm friends to mourn her pass
ing away.
Mrs. Fisher was loving wife and
an excellent mother. Her greatest In
terest was in her home, her husband
and her children. She always had y
smile for everybody who met her, and
in sickness and trouble she was al
ways ready to lend a helping hand.
In her own illness she was very
patient and kind, making the best Of
everything, as il it were Gods will,
not ours, be done. Though Nina is
gone she will never be forgotten and
her bright, sunny smile shall help to
clear away the clouds, so that we, TOO,
may follow her to our Fathers home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24
THE LACHmA.LER
CHESTER white SALE
Many Breeders and Stock
Fanciers We're In
Attendance.

The annual Chester White broot
SOW sale of J. II. Lachmiller, held a
his farm home southwest of this cit.
Feb. 10th, was largely attended, there
being present two hundred and fit,
breeders and stock fanciers from fal
and near. Col. Evans Of North Eng
lish auctioned off the fine sows.
bounteous dinner was served by thu
ladies of the Methodist church Of thi!
city. The forty-five head cataloguet
averaged $145.S2. Below is a list o.
buyers and prices paid:
C. +. Brown, Webster City. 1915.
+. S. Sunderman, rLeseur, MINI.
$3.50.
Leon LeClaire. Clarke S. d., 1925
H. B. Fechtelkatter. Carpenter, S
D., 5000.
G. H. Mcneil, McCallsburg, $112.5O
O. J. Browhard. Colo, $50.
Leon, LeClaire, Clarke, s. d., $3.50
Curt. +. STAN, Eldora, $165. Q
Joseph Pasjandak, Fullerton, N. d.
$145.
C. S. Rock, West Liberty, 1925.
c. E. Terrell, Webster City, $135.
Curt f. STAN, Eldora, >$13O.
Elmer Myers, Leaf River, Ill, s12O
G. E. Terrell, Webster City, $125.
r. J. DOnahOwe, Barnum. $117.5O
Arnold Carrier, Webster City, $40
Frank E. Sherer, Joy, ILL.,, $132.50.
A. f. Riemenschnider, Kingsley
$i42.JO.
Joseph Pasjandak, Fullerton, N. D..
$1S5.
Thos. Crilley, Clare. sos.
j. Il. Freed, Burnside. $142.5O.
e. f. Evans, Webster City, $3.50.
c. l.. Johnson, Barnum, $135.
Reisinger, Eldora, $135.
w. Nj. Williams, $12O.
] James Bateman, Webster City
$115.
Reuben E. Anderson, Harcourt
$10j.
E. B. spielman, Webster City, $11O
Carrie Bishop, Runnels, 500.
Virgil Womeldorff, Webster City
$50.
Albert Newman, Marlett, Mich.
$145.
Chas. Bobzin. Woodstock, $140.
Cllas. Bobzin, Woodstock, $3.50.
f. A. Jacobson, Harcourt, $145.
E. b. Spielman, Webster City
$137.5O.
f. r. McDunham, $142.5O.
Fred Lucksinger s Son, Lake Elmo
Mimi, 1856.
r. L. Calkins, Webster City, $145.
NJ. r. Crow, Pioneer, 500.
L. j. Donahowe. Barnum, 1925.
Ernest Moberly, Webster City
S117.5O.
Richard Donhowe, Clare, $50.
Leon LeClaire, Clarke, 5. D..
S142.5O. e
Carl Widen, LauyOn, $115.
Joseph Pasjandak, Fullerton, s. D..
$115. \
Total of sale was $G612.5O.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
(From Fridays Daily.)

Mrs. T. L. Mott went to Renwich
today to visit her granddaughter, Mrs
Ernest Goodrich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Con Wehrheim and
daughter of Williams are Webster City
visitors today.
Mrs. Glenn Ricke and daughters
Maurina and Pearl, of Williams, are
Webster City visitors today.
Mrs. A. E. Rasmussen and little son
went to Algona this noon for an over
Sunday visit with the w. A. Foster
family, former residents of this city.
MI. Rasmussen will join his family in
AlgOna tomorrow.
Mrs. Victor Stark and child and
Mrs. Frank Daniels of Williams are
Webster City visitors today.
Mrs. Grace Cashier and daughter of
Blairsburg were Webster City callers
yesterday.
Oscar Olson Of Stanhope is a bust
ness visitor in this city this after
noon.
Among the Blairsburg business visi-
tors in Webster City today are Ed
ward Ackley and Joe Segar.
Mrs. Charles Stanley and children,
south of town, and Harold Schweppe
went to Eagle Grove this noon to visit
the formers sister, Mrs. Ed Hanmitt
and family.
e. F. Daily, OF the American Breed
ers company of Kansas City, former
Iy of this city, was a business visitor
here yesterday. Mr.. Daily has just
recently been discharged from mill
tary service.
Bascom Huddlestun returned home
this morning from a visit to his farm
near Mapleton, MINI. Elmer Carlson,
formerly from this city, who has been
on the place, is moving to Arlington
and the ]. w. Richie family of this city
will move on the place.
Mrs. Il. T. Coats of Iowa Falls re-
turned home yesterday afternoon,
having been here at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Ray Isham, the past
three weeks, taking care of the chill
dren, while the latter was patient
at Mercy hospital.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-02-24

between trains enroute to Sherman, :.
o., called there by the death of the
|latter's sister, Mrs. H.tG. Wilson. Mrs.
Wilson was formerly Miss Myrtle Nc Nc
Cormack OF Jewell.
Cyrus Henderson of Jewell visit.
ed in this city between trains this
morning enroute to Williams to ylslt
his sister. Mr.. Henderson has but
recently returned home from over
seas, having been in France for NJ
teen months and during that time saw
considerable service.