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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21

ho. and Hon. w. j.. Moir, Of Eldora.
In the prospectus Of this railway
he found the original list Of officers
to have been as follows: President.
C. C. Gilman. Of Eldora; vice presi-
dent, Thomas Kensett, Of Baltimore,
Md; treasurer, r. A. Babbage; and
secretary. Charles Collins, with the
address not given.
The articles OF Incorporation as
originally adopted and which ap-
pear in the above referred to pros
pectus bear the date Of Sept. l,
1868, and are signed by eleven OF
the men who were the pioneers In
the making OF Eldora. All Of these
signers have since crossed over to
the great beyond save one-W. ].
Moir. And as one looks back into
history 1t is discovered that not one
OF these original promoters but who
afterwards carved his name deeply
into the annals OF the state and
county. The original incorporators
were as follows: G. G. Gilman, q.
w. Eastman, w. ]. Moir, Henry L.
Huff, r. H. Mcbride. D. D. Chase,
Joseph Edgington. Gardner Spencer.
j. Q. Patterson. S. r. Edgington and
]. M. Scott.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
MRS. P. Il. SHAFER
HAS BAD ACCIDENT
Well Known Old Resident Of Ham
ilton County Falls and
Fractures Hip.

Mrs. P. H. Shafer of Blairsburg
met with very painful accident
Friday that resulted In the fract-
uring Of her hip. Mrs Shafer, who
is quite an aged lady, started to the
barn at her home. She did not know
that 1t was SO slippery and had TAX
en- but a few steps when she slipped
and fell. It was impossible for her
to arise and she was carried into
the house and medical assistance
was sent for. Upon the arrival Of
the physician fracture Of the hip
was discovered Owing to her age
it was impossible to administer an
anesthetic and the operation Of set
ting the broken bone was very pain
full to Mrs. Shafer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
A Home that Offers Health and
Comfort

is, Of course, the primary object OF
all homebuilders. It was health par
ticularly that led our forefathers to
the building OF frame houses because
OF their freedom from dampness, a
feature Of no little Importance II
one is to be free Of achy rheumatic
pains, etc. When you're young and
husky, however. you are apt to ov-
erlook this possibility. but you can
profit by the advice Of some OF our
good old neighbors who can talk
from experience. Ask them what
they think OF frame house. Com
fort will follow health and there's
no comfort like a cozy home you
know Is your own. II you're think
ing OF building there's a lot Of
things we can tell you from exper-
ience with frame houses that you'll
be glad to know. Let's talk it over,
"There's No Place Like Home" .
diff Young & Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
MEETINGS
ARE CLOSED
Campaign Of Evangelistic Services
atthe Methodist chnreA
Came to N End
Sunday.
MEMS MEETING IN AFTERNOON
MEMS MEETING IN AFTERNOON
DR.. Calfee breaches on Facing
the Facts Closing Ser
vice at Night.

Sunday marked the close Of the
gospel meetings at the Methodist
church. The snow OF the morning.
cut down the attendance q little.
but in the evening the church was
filled to overflowing, a number turn
ing away for lack OF room. The
chorus choir had been increasing In
size until Sunday night It completely
covered the platform. and under
Mrs. Bowen's leadership they did
very effective work. Mrs. Bowen's
solo work at all the services Sum
day was Of the highest order. being
greatly appreciated by all.
DIR. Calfee's sermon Sunday
morning was on Heaven" study
OF the Christians hope Of something
better and brighter than our earthly
existence can give. At the mems
meeting in the afternoon, Mr.. w. 8.
Bowen gave manly appeal for
Christian service by Christian busi-
ness men, and DR.. Calfee gave an
address on "Facing the Facts" The
evening sermon was mastery plea
for an immediate surrender to Jesus
Christ. Every illustration in the
sermon was to show that sin was
harmful and debasing, not because
the preacher said so, but In the very
nature Of things.
This last sermon Of the evangelist
was one OF the very best he has
preached here. During his campaign
in this place. DR.. Calfee has dem
onstrated his ability as strong gos-
pei preacher, "a workman that
needeth not to be ashamed" With
his plain preaching there has been
SO much of kindness and good ma
ture, that he leaves no sore spots,
and the future will probably show
that his campaign has been strong
factor in building up the spiritual
life Of the church and the commun-
ity. DR.. Calfee will be kindly re-
membered by many people in Web
ster City for years to come.
At the evening service, DR.. Calfes
expressed his appreciation OF the CO.
operation Of Christian workers, re-
gardless OF denominational lines.
and also for the generous Offering
given him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
CHAMPION CHECKER
PLAYER VISITS CITY
Plays Four Games at Once While
Blindfolded- Col. Metcalf
Wins Honors.

Webster City checker players had
an interesting time Saturday on the
occasion OF Newell w. Banks visit
to this place. Mr.. Banks is the
champion checker player Of Ameri-
ca and those who witnessed his per-
formances here do not doubt his
claim to the title.
Mr.. Banks held forth In the par
lors Of The Wilson Saturday after
noon and evening and also remained
over in this city until yesterday
morning. when he left on the seven
o'clock train over the Illinois Cen.
trail for Dows, where he will meet
the checker men Of that place.
Besides the local checker players
who met Mr.. Banks during his stay
here were three experts from Ne
we'll. One Of these. John Redheld.
succeeded in winning one game from
Mr.. Banks, ~ did also Col. ]. p.
Metcalf Of this city.
One OF the marvellous displays of
prowess given by Mr.. Banks while
here was the playing Of four games
at one time with four different
checker men while he himself was
blindfolded. Mr.. Banks sat with his
back to the boards and directed his
men in the four different games
from memory. carrying the positions
upon the four boards In HIS mind
throughout the contests. Mr.. Banks
won all four OF these games. Dur
ing his visit here the champion
probably played forty or fifty games
and the two mentioned above were
the only ones in which he was de-
feated.
Mr.. Banks is making tour OF the
country meeting checker players. A
small admission Is charged to wit
ness the contests in the places he
visits to defray his expenses. The
local devotees- Of the game Clipped
In their mites to assist the cham
pion on his way.
It Is needless to add that Col.
Metcalf is feeling rather chesty ov.
er getting look in with the cham
pion and thereby adding to the laur-
els OF Webster City as notable
checker playing center.
Mr.. Banks is young man only
twenty-four years OF age and, con-
sidering this fact, his record as
champion checker player Of America
is something remarkable.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
The Initial Number Of ths Winters
Lecture Course is Given
at the Methodist
Church.
A LARGE AUDIENCE PRESENT
t'Harpstrings and Heartstrings" is
Subject "A Discourse Upon
Music.

The first number on the winters
lecture course, given under the man
agement Of the ladies aid society Of
the Methodist church in the church
auditorium Friday night, was a
pronounced success. The large a;,-
ditorium was filled with represen-
tative audience OF Webster City men
and women who know how to ap-
preciate high class entertainment.
DR.. Monroe Markley, OF Denver,
Colorado, was evidently at his best
IN his famous lecture. "Harpstrings
and Heartstrings." The lecture was
highly entertaining and Instructive.
II was in fact poem both in
thought and delivery. AS the title
would indicate, it was an interpre-
tation Of the music Of The heart, and
4 arkley's skillful touch proved
1t to be a Harp with thousand
strings"
His presence, his thought, his de-
livery are all like sweet breath OF
Heaven from the Columbine noun
tain sides Of Colorado on fair sum
mer day. The poetry Of the noun
tains, their deep dark canyons and
sun-kissed, snow-crowned, lofty
peaks, have all appealed to his love
for and appreciation Of the beautiful
in Gods great world. and especially
In Gods great out Of doors" And
vet, like humanity's true poet, ne
finds the sweetest music in the heart
Of struggling humanity. His diction
is hne, and really fineness seems tc
be the chief quality of the man. his
voice 10 pleasing, remarkably well
suited to his theme, while his de-
livery is we'll night faultless. He
mingles wit, humor and pathos like
the master artist mingles his colors
on the canvas.
At the close Of the lecture con
gratulations were offered on every
hApd to the ladies aid society on
tfsir choice Of the first number.
These ladies' are further to be con-
gr>tulated on the fact that, lookins
over the remaining numbers, one can
readily see that the entire course Is
Of the same quality az the first num-
ber. Such rfch array Of good
things will no doubt be enthusias-
tically supported by the intelligent
citisenship Of Webster City.
Thanksgiving night will be the
next date, with the Jess Pugh Con-
cert C0mpany as entertainers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
SOME ANCIENT IOWA
RAILROAD HISTORY
The Building Of the Iowa Central
Into Eldora- Citizens Paid
$500 for Shops.

Eldora, Nov. 2O.-While going
over the papers in the office Of Will
liams & HUFF, Hon. H. A. HUFF ran
across some of the original papers
in the condemnatory proceedings
previous to the building OF the Iowa
Central railway into this city. One
Of these was the report OF the
sheriff's jury appointed to appratse
certain land damages for a tract sit
uated in Hardin county. The report
is dated at Eldora May 80, 1867.
and Is signed by ]. M. K. st. John.
George whitney, Gardner Spencer.
John Lytle. j. N. Bradfield and N.
M. Fouts. all Of whom are now de-
ceased except the first named gentle
man who now resides near Beatrice.
Neb. The railway was built into
Eldora in the year 1858 and was at
first known by the name OF "The FL
dora Railroad and Coal Company,
its original promoters being resi-
dents Of this city. The report above
referred to was signed by Hon.
Enoch w. Eastman as attorney for
the railroad company and who was
afterwards elected lieutenant gov
ernor OF Iowa.
Another now unique paper ana
relic OF other days was also discov-
cred by Mr.. Hun. This is the pro-
posal OF the same railway company
to the citizens OF Eldora regarding
the location OF the Iowa Central ma
chine shops which we're first located
in Eldora and afterwards secured
by Marshalltown--many Eldorans
believe by a deep laid plan OF
scheming. To this paper is attach
ed the signature of many OF the first
settlers OF Eidora and Hardin coun-
ty and opposite the names is set out
the amount each Of these gentlemen
agreed to pay In the event the shops
were located In Eldora. The amounts
thus subscribed run from $500 TO
$50 and a pleasing feature disclosed
by this list is that each of the TWEEN
ty-two signers are marked as hav-
ing paid the amount thus agreed and
stipulated. OF the twenty-five men
who signed the paper agreeing to
pay the $5.700 to the railway COM
pany death has claimed all but two.
These are John Porter, OF Boise, Ida
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
Nm. W. A. Barton Dead.

Mrs. w. A. Barton. Of Blairsbure
township, died Friday evening at
about Z o'clock. The deceased was
6s years OF age and was a native OF
Pennsylvania. She IL survived by
her husband and five sons. The fam
lily reside on the r. Meyers farm in
Blairsburg township.
Tho funeral service was held at
the family home Wednesday after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
Buys Land Near llallard.

L. e. Crowter returned home a
few days ago from Mallard. Iowa,
where he purchased = farm through
the real estate agency Of Wesley
Vance. formerly Of this city, Mr.
Crowtsr thinks land around Mallard
h cheaper than in any part Of north
western Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21
Fine Plat Book.

Henry Geist, the draughtsman,
has just completed plat book OF
Hamilton county. 1t shows every
piece of land in the county, together
with the name OF the owner thereof.
Mr.. Geist has been at the work
about six weeks and 1t is a very fine
job, as is everything of this charac-
ter executed by him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21

All citizens. according to the
Sioux City Tribune. ARE divided in
TO two classes, those who had their
storm windows ON when the blizzard
came. and those who were going to
put 'em on when they got time"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21

II it Is true as asserted by the
president Of the Commercial Trav-
elers' League, that the "drummers'
of America give s5O.ooo,000 annual
ly in tips. isn't 1t also true that "the
house" really pays them, and In the
end the consumer? asks the Du.
buque Telegraph.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-21

Peterson "a B........ Dodge
Barton .R n B.. Mckee
l.. Newgent L H b.. .Berggren
w. Newgent IF b. ...... Helmick
Time OF quarters 10 minutes.
Touch downs, Barton I. l. Newgent
2. Wilson 1, w. Newgent I. Hell
mick I. Goals kicked by L. Newgent.
4; by Berggren, l..
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01

Deputy Sheriff Mclean drove over
from Conconully Monday night and re.
turned the next morning. The obJect
of the drive was TO pick up DR.. Young
but the doctor was permitted to leave
under a 5000 bond, with the promise
to return and appear for examination
at Conconully on September 3. Nc,
who is one of the most active, untlr-
ing and fearless deputies that ever
held the job in this county. did not
give himself time to rest, as ne PACK
tracked Tuesday morning after drlv-
ing all night.
w A Parkhurst died at the home OF
a son in Portland August Fl, and the
remains were taken to San Jose Tor
burial Mr.. Parkhurst was well known
in Oroville. lie was the step father
of Mrs. Dell Hart, and spent a year.
or more, at the home of Mr.. Hart, near
Golden md in this place. He suffered
general break down last winter, ana
when he left for Portland in the spring
his condition was almost helpless.Ih
deceased was an old resident of Cali
fornia. and had reached the advanced
age of "A years.
Tony Werley. 6 prosperous mer
chant of South Bend, this state, came
in Monday evening and spent tues
day driving about the valley. The
primary object of Mr.. Werley's visit
was to look over the Ellis-Forde or
chard tracts, south of town with
| which he was very well pleased. While
here Messrs Forde and Silkwood es-
| corted him over much of the valley IN
this vicinity, and he goes home with
very favorable impression of the coun'
trytry. 1t was Mr.. Werley's first visit
to this part of eastern Washington
and since he has seen the promising
prospects o: this locality it will not
be his last.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
No. 359
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF F'INA
ACCOUNT.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT of the
State of Washington for OkaIogan
County
In the matter of the estate of Gardiner
Greenleaf, Deceased:
State of Washington, County of Okano-
gan, IS.
NOTICE is hereby given that Stanley
r. Evans, special administrator of the
estate of Gardiner Greenleaf, deceased
has rendered and presented for settle
ment 20, and filed in the Superior Court
of Okanogan County, State of Washing
ton. his final count as such admins
traitor and that Wednesday, the 18th
day of September, 1911, at 10 o'clock a.
NJ. at the Court room of the said Super
ior Court, in the city of Conconully in
said Okanogan County, has Deen duly
appointed by the said Superior Court, for
the settlem. mt of the final account at
which time and Place any person inter
estod in said estate may appear and file
his exceptions in writing to the said final
account, and contest the same.
Witness HON r.. K PENDERGAST,
Judge of said Superior Court
and the seal of said Court
(SEAL) hereCnto affixed. this 2Sth
day of August. 1911,
VIM. S. MCCLURE.
County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
said Superior Court
A. w. Barry, Attorney for Administrator.
Sept.1-S.2t.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
4 LOGICAL
ARGUMENT

The late congress pass
A LOGICAL ed a bill for the admis-
ARGUMENT sion of Arizona and
New Mexico. and Presi-
dent Taft vetoed the same because or
his objection 70 the presence in the
Arizona constitution of a provision
declaring for the recall OF judges. The
admission of the tive territories was
provided for in single bill, and while
no objection was made by the preSi-
dent 20 the admission of New Mexico.
owing to the shape IN which the bill
reached him when putting his mark
of disapproval upon the Arizona con-
stitution New Mexico was denied ad-
mission. The presidents veto mes
sage is an interesting instructive and
logical exposition of the views of a
calm, well balanced judicial mind up
on the danger to the judiciary that
turks in the recall. The subject is
treated clearly, lucidly, logically and
dispassionately. Even those who may
differ with the president must admit
that much of his argument is unan-
swerable. ard mis- reasoning will ava
ken careful thought and reflection
among those who really desire bet
terment in every branch of govern
ment and who wish to see improve
ment worked out by rational and con-
sentative means and methods. This Is
an age of hysteria, and designing poll
ticians aiming to gain their ends by
playing upon the passions and preju-
dices of the people. hesitate at no ut
terance, charge or insinuation. no mat
ter how unreasonable, in their treat
ment of matters pertaining to pub
lie policy After reading some OF the
long, tedious, acrimonious, gallery
catching speeches delivered in con-
gress on the subject of recall it is
relief to peruse the trenChant, clear
cut. argumentative words of The pres
ident in setting forth his objections to
making the judiciary suoservient
tool to be swayed by every clamor of
the public, te It right or wrong.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
A LITTLE
BROAD

In commenting upon
A LITTLE the actionof President
BROAD Taft in vetoing the Ari-
iona statehood bill be-
cause of a provision in the proposed
state constitution providing for the re-
call of judges, the CheSaw News says:
Have we not right here in Okanogan
county seen men preside over courts
who would grace an asylum or peni-
Tertiary better than a judges bench?"
Now this is both broad and bald as
sertion, and must have been made
without weighing the shocking unjust
ness and deplorable recklessness of
such a charge. Since the editor of the
News located in Okanogan county
there have been but five judges serv-
ing on the bench, viz Judges Neal,
Steiner Taylor Peck and Pendergast
No charge of criminal procedure in
official position, nor insanity, will
hold against any of these gentlemen
Three of them are living. Two have
passed away, and their memory should
not be smirche1 by such suspicion as
might be created by public state
ment such as is made by the News.
If any argument was needed to prove
that President Taft,s attitude in his
opposition to the recall of the judic-
larry was well taken this very declar-
a ton of the News furnishes it, News
papers have much to do with shaping
public opinion, or creating bias for
or against an individual. If the re-
call OF judges was made possible
newspaper taking exceptions to some
decision of a judge, and that decision
probably based on law in a case, could
create such a sentiment against that
judge as to result in his recall The
reference of the News to the judiciary
of this county was wholly uncalled
for. and we believe was made hastily
and without intentional malice. If all
courts of the country, high aud low,
were presided over with so little cause
for criticism as the courts of Okano-
gan county have been, and are, there
would be little ground for complaint,
and the application to that branch of
government Of the recall would not
have been thought of
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
FOR SALE CHEAP

One 10 H.-P. westinghouse Eslectric mo-
tor. with automatic starter; One Byron
Jackson 6-inch centrifugal pump; two
Yale & Towne Atom tripIex chain blocks
2 large assortment of double and single
cable from 3-S inch to rs inch diameter;
six split wood pulleys, from IL inches to
46 inches diameter; line shafting, with
journals and safety collars; miscellane-
Gus lot Of 6 and 4-inch pipe, suction hose
foot valves, gate valves, elbows, tees. nip
pies, ETC., and etc.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
MILLINERY
Latest Styles in Fall and Winter
Millinery, at
MISS HATTON'S.
One block south of depot.
One block south of depot.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

NOTICE l. hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Favorite Gold and Copper Mining com
pany Will be- held at the office OF the com
pany at Nighthawk, Washington, OF: Sat
urday, October 7. 1911, at 1850 ?: NJ, fol
the purpose of eleCting a new board OF
dire ctors and transacting such other bust
ness as may come before the meeting
Stockholders are requested TO be present
either in pei son, OF by proxy.
NOTE--Ahout $50 of our 500 stock
holders are postoliice lost, mail returned
who are requested to notify the secre-
tary of new address. About the same
number fail to respond In returning proX-
les. All these II not present in person
are nil and not counted as against the
shares of stock represented. Uudei this
legal notice the majority Of the stock
represented by person or proxy, vii
do business
EDWARD n. CAYLOR, Secretary
Station A.. Columbus, Ohio
Sept. Oct SGT.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
THINGS NEVER HAPPEN,

They are results. We supplied more
trees than any other company last
year. 1t didn't just happen so. 1t is
because our trees have always made
the best showing. Isn't this reason
enough why you should get busy and
place your orders with
THE WENATCHEE VALLEY NURS-
cry CO.
See or write Dooley P. Wheeler, Oro-
Vile.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF FART
NERSHIP.
The public is hereby notified tina, tho
undersigned have dissolved their partner.
ship known as the OIovile Clrriage G.
Hardware Co., E. S. Taylor retiring, and
Ed Davis continuing the business and as
Stunning all liabilities contracted by firm.
(Signedi
ED DAVIS,
+. s. TAYLOR.
July TO- 1911
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
YOU CAN SHIP

A 10 gallon can of cream from Nelson,
Circle or Nighthawk for 20 cents, the
empty can goes back free. We won't
fool you by not sending the can back
in time. You will find your can at the
depot when you bring your cream.
OROVILLE CREAMERY
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
SACRIFICE SALE

17O-acre ranch, water for irrigation,
and two residence lots in Oroville
Was held at $4,000, will take $1,000
cash for quick deal. F.. A. DeVOS,
OrOyille. Wash.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
WHY DON'T YOU

Send your cream to the Oroville
Creamery. We pay the highest market
price of butter fat, which is now CSC
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-01
IS 1T A
SUCCESS

farce, as in the case Of It's applica-
ton in Seattle. Only short time ago
a mayor, elected last year, was pried
out of office by means of the recall,
and recently an attempt was made to
GUST the new mayor. for some trivial
cause, through the same means, and
failed of Only g few of the necessary
signatures. A few more exhibitions
of this kind and there will be great
clamor throughout the land for the
recall of the recall.