Trial by court martial and Leavenworth sentence tied to war duties
The report covers a court martial involving officers accused of cruelty to American prisoners while guarding Farm No. 2 in France. Sergt. Fred W. Wolfmaier of Burlington, once a high school athlete, is sentenced to one year at Leavenworth after testifying about orders from Lieut. Smith to use force. The piece also notes related courtroom actions, editorial commentary, and wartime price and policy discussions.
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Farm No. 2
France
Fred W. Wolfmaier
Burlington
Leavenworth
Smith
Local Notes and Community Updates from Estherville
Mrs Wilbur Hipple returns to Iowa Falls after visiting Harvey Hipple household. Knights of Pyjas lodge to meet Thursday evening for work and refreshments. Chas Lewis and family return to Chokie Minnesota after visiting G H Griffith. Harry Heffelfinger to fill traveling salesman role for Estherville Grocery Company while H E Vincent on vacation. Dr and Mrs Ross relocate to Winterset while doctor recovers. plan auto trip to Louisiana and other southern states. Porter Williams heads to Chicago for part of his vacation. John Rhodes of Cedar Rapids visits. daughter joins him home after visiting Roy Barnum and Mrs Grant. Mrs Lew Sanders operated on for appendicitis. recovering well. Fred Parsons family spend week at West Okoboji. C J Wilson visits Worthington. David Sharkey and four sons from Lake City visit Estherville to be with half-brother John Ross. Private Alvin Wedoo visits from Camp Dodge. G F Wilder on I nternyr trip for Gardston Variety Store. Mr Lilly in charge during absence. Geo Lorimer and daughter Margaret visit Jack Creek farm to check crops. Per Cent Farm Loans available at Beet Trust and Savings Bank. F Rhodes president. Wanted girls to work in Estherville Steam Laundry. Farm loans at 5 percent. Lowe Farm Loans at low rates and easy terms. First Trust and Savings Bank F H Rhodes president. Rent a Lock Box for bonds and papers. First Trust and Savings Bank. F H Rhodes president.
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Wilbur Hipple
Iowa Falls
Harvey Hipple
Knights of 'Py Jas Lodge
Chas. Lewis
G. H. Griffith
Chokie
Minnesota
Harry Heffelfinger
H. E. Vincent
Estherville Grocery Company
Mr. Vincent
Roy Barnum
Henry Grant
Lew Sanders
Fred Parsons
West
Okoboji
C. J. Wilson
Worthington
David Sharkey
Lake City
Estherville
Sharkey
John Ross
Alvin Wedoo
Camp Dodge
Opal Harcourt
G. F. Wilder
Minneapolis
Gardston
Mr. Lilly
Social visits and travels noted around town
Mrs Esther Floyd of Rapids reports a sister Mrs Geo Black. Mrs Chas Johnston and daughter Marie from Chicago visited Ben Olson’s home and depart for Chicago. Eula Davenport of Lanesboro stayed at W J Besuman’s. Ivy Bosworth of Armstrong passed through from Grundy Center visiting Gladya Baughman. Anda Sampson of Worthington visited her brother Ben Sampson and then Armstrong to see sister Mrs David Collins. Rev S A Berge and wife vacationing at Garretson SD and Inwood. L M Eldred reports returning from Chicago with a new line of attractive fall hats.
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Mise Esther Fioyd
Dar Rapids
Geo. Black
Chas, Johnston
Marie
Chicago
Ben Olson
Eula Davenport
Lanesboro
W. J. Besuman
Ivy Bosworth
Armstrong
Grundy Center
Gladya Baughman
Anda Sampson
Worthington
Ben Sampson
David Collins
A. Berge
Monarch ranges for sale in best condition
For sale Monarch range in very best condition. Inquire G. H. Raife for details.
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G. H. Raife
Methodist church address praised and upcoming visit
The Rev Rh D Acheson spoke last Sabbath to a large attentive audience praising the YMCA's effect on American and French armies. The district superintendent Rev Herbert Clexy is to preach next Sunday at the usual hour with hopes for a fine turnout. A Sunday school and church picnic is planned at Orleans on Friday August 29 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rh. D. Acheson
Herbert Clexy
Wanamaker
S. S
Orleans
Incomplete Public Notice About Pastor's Travel
A fragmentary notice states a pastor will travel to Minnesota by train to visit his son and handle business. He plans to return in time for an August 31 event, with unspecified details and timing.
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Minnesota
Presbyterian Church Welcomes Congregation Back After Pastor's Vacation
The Presbyterian church resumed morning services after the pastor's absence with praise for the choir John and Mildred Mattison of Rockwell City sang a duet and Miss Mildred soloed. Sabbath School attendance reached 112, an improvement, while the evening union service featured Dr. Hurley. A picnic for the Woman's Missionary Society is planned Friday August 22 at 12:30 in the woods behind the Silcox place on North Sixth street. Regular services are set for next Sunday at 10 46 with Sunday School to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silcox Place
North Sixth Street
Grover Church
Bryan
Simday School
Evutheran Immanuel Church Notices for August Services
The Ev Lutheran Immanuel Church announces Sunday service on August 24 at 10 30 A M and Sunday School. A Ladies Aid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon August 27 at the home of Mrs Wm Rathman. Pastor J F B Andreae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evutheran Immanuel Church
Larties Aid
Wm. Rathman
J. FB. Andreae
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Kelly
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Model C. Tn
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Seth Hanchett
Lakes
Geo. Lorimer
Maruvaret
Jack Creek
Farm
Beet Trust and Savings Bank
F. Rhodes
Lowe Savings Bank
First Trust and Savings Bank
Palm Beach
Vassar
Nau Brothers
Kossuth Go’s. Victory Fair
Algona
Fair Association
Ray 5
McWhorter
Theatle-Duffield Company
Speed Johnson
Fargo
Red Olson
Grand Forks
Fred Green
Winnipeg
Shorty Thompson
Bode
Buffalo Center
Union Giants
Webster City
Vinton
Kossuth County
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Chas. D. Bixby
Copeland & Ryder
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