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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

It is evident that the people OF
Webster City residing upon the
streets to be paved next year, or
which 1t is proposed to pave. are In
favor Of concrete. Concrete is not
only much cheaper than brick, but
1t ID more sanitary. as there are no
crevices for the reception Of filth.
The Freeman Tribune has talked to
quite . number Of taxpayers direct
" interested and at least three
fourths OF them favor concrete.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

A paper In a good sized town In
Michigan recently published this
item: 1.-THE business man OF this
town who is in the habit OF hug
ging his typewriter, had better
quit, or we will publish his name. "
The next day 81 business men call
ed at the once, paid up their sub
scriptions and left behind them 81
columns Of advertising and told the
editor not to pay any attention to
foolish stories.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
Association Meets Today.

The Webster City Association OF
Congregational Churches meets in
Gowrie today and holds over
through tomorrow. At the last
prayer meeting service of the local
church. Mrs. G. B. Pray and Miss
Alice Moore were elected as dele
gates to attend the Gowrie meeting
Miss Moore, Miss Anna Mckee
and Rev. Arthur Metcalf left this
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

This is the season when the
tramps head for the big cities. Early
In the spring the regular exodus of
hobos from the cities to the ,coun-
try sets In. Now that the summer
and the warmer days are over the
men return to their haunts in Chi
cago and other large cities, where
they remain until the cold weather
Is over. The smaller towns
throughout the state report many
sleepers who apply for nightly lodg-
ing while this hegira to the east is
on.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
Box Supper at Pleasant Hill.

There will be box supper at
Pleasant Hill school house next Fri
day night, Oct. IS, for the benefit
Of the church. The society quilt
made by the Pleasant Hill ladies'
will also be disposed Of at that
time. Everybody is invited to
come out and enjoy pleasant ev-
ening and help good cause.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
Changes Hands Again.

N. r. Dixon has sold his Des
Moines street milk depot to its one
time owners Riley Brothers. The
sale was made Friday evening and
possession was given to the new
proprietors next morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

Fort Dodge Messenger: Senator
w. s.. Kenyon leaves tonight for
Chicago where he will be busy fer
many weeks to come with work IN
two events Of national interest, lne
Lorimer investigation and the beef
trust cases. Senator Kenyon is a
member OF the senate committee APP
pointed to inquire further into the
Senator Lorimer bribery charges.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
| PRENUPTIAL SHOWER.

The members of the Philathea
class of the Baptist church were en-
tertained in a jolly manner Friday
evening at the home of Mrs. W. j.
Zitterell. The girls did needle work
and enjoyed social time, during
which the door bell rang and Miss
Leota Barnett was called for. The
unsuspecting young lady upon go
ing to the door was met by Misses
Annette Mcfarland and Bertha
Teal. They carried an umbrella
which they opened above Miss Bar
nett and as they did so, shower
of beautiful linen work of all des-
criptions fell upon her. This caus-
ed not little merriment among
the guests. Miss Barnett is soon to
marry Mr.. Chester Warrington
whose home is now in Idaho, and
the affair was in her honor. Dainty
were served before the
of the guests.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

The people Of Webster City and
vicinity are especially interested In
the financial success of the Fort
Dodge, Des Moines & Southern rail-
road, as this is the road that owns
the Crooked Creek line into this
city and contemplates its electrifica-
ton. According to the annual re-
port of the company, filed with the
state board OF railroad commission
ers yesterday, the interurban made
clean profit Of $108,S0S.74 for
the year ending June 80 last.
This figure is not only the big
gest net income experienced In the
history of the company. but also The
first year during the life Of the
company that the interurban road
was operated at a profit.
On June 8, 1910, Judge McPher-
son. presiding at the session OF the
federal court in Des Moines, named
Homer Loring of Boston and Farley
Sheldon OF AmeS as receivers ICr
the concern. These two men be-
came active Immediately in the at
fairs of the company.
The total operating revenue OF
the road was $566,571.96.
A total number Of 1,351,990 pas
sengers were carried during the
year. The average fare of these
passengers was 20.93 cents
An interesting feature Of the re-
port is that not one mile OF FREQ
transportation, even to the em-
ployes of the company. was ISSUED.
Last years deficit, which amount
ed to $43,394.12, was paid cut Of
this years revenue, as was also the
sum of s11,5S1.32, expended 70, adj
ditional equipment and improve
ments to the line. These two items
cut the net revenue for the year
down to $53,s2S.30.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
ANOTHER HOME
TALENT PRODUCTION
Under Direction Of E. F. Robson
Hospital Association to
Have Part Of Receipts.

when we Were Twenty-one," a
four act society comedy, written by
r. v. Esmonds, will be offered soon
as a home talent entertainment in
this city. The play Is to be under
the direction Of 2. r. Robson and
the ticket sale will be In the hands
of the Webster City Hospital asso-
citation, who will receive share of
the receipts taken in at the door.
Though the entire cast for the
play is not yet given out, the lead
ing part will be taken by Willard
Greene. This young man is we'll
known in this line. This will be
his last appearance in this city, as
he is to go to Des Moines in short
time, where he has already been
given a try out at the Princess the
atre in that city. He intends to
make this his profession. Mr.. Rob-
ison will also appear in the cast in
the play to be given here and 1t Is
expected to be one of the finest
home talent productions without
music that has ever been attempted
locally. This will be the last ap-
pearance also Of Mr.. Robson as di-
rector, or as a member in the cast
OF home talent productions, owing
to the fact that his cafe business
occupies his entire time.
The exact date Of this entertain
ment has not been definitely set
tied, but it is thought that it will
be produced some time during the
next month. The ladies of the Web
ster City hospital association are
very anxious that this project be a
success. The piece selected is one
Of the great successes of that well
known actor, Nat C. Goodwin, and
while several musical entertain
ments have been staged with success
by home talent, few attempts to
produce anything of this heavy ma.
ture have ever been undertaken
here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
Local Briefs

Miss Bess Lyon, one Of our popu-
lar school teachers, is confined to
her home with an attack Of rheu-
matism.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
PRENUPTIAL SHOWER.

The members of the Round Dozen
club were hostesses at one o'clock
luncheon at the home of Mrs. Harry
M. Carson, Saturday afternoon, In
honor of Miss Mollie Rood. A sill
yer souvenir spoon and a shower OF
kitchen spoons were given the
bride-elect. The verses accompany
ing each spoon disclosed some poetic
geniuses among the members of the
club. Five hundred furnished en-
tertainment during the afternoon.
The out of town guests We're:
Mrs. Armstrong Of New York
state.
Mrs. James Buell.. Canton, Ohio.
Mrs. Walters, Aurora, Ill.
Mrs. w. G.. Bonner. Des Moines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY.

= CELEb1Al Ell AINi<IN IItSAii
The Ladies Of the Maccabees cell
ebrated the orders nineteenth
birthday, Friday evening, Oct. 6.
Mrs. Mabel La Rue, state COM
mander of Iowa, and Mrs. Mary
Roche, the district deputy, were dis.
tinguished visitors. A recitation
BY eight little "bees," dressed In
white, each carrying red letter
found in the word nineteen. was
one OF the enjoyable numbers. Mrs.
La Rue gave very interesting talk
on the splendid condition of the or
der. In the center of the hall,
which was decorated with the or
ders colors, was placed a large
hollow" birthday cake, adorned
with red and white wreaths, around
which were burning ninteen red
and white candles. Inside the
cake" were nineteen prizes for the
guests who held the lucky num-
bers, which caused much merri-
ment. Delicious refreshments were
served, after which the real
birthday cake was passed to all.
The Webster City Hive will long
remember the orders nineteenth
birthday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

noon for Gowrie. Miss Mckee goes,
not as delegate from the local
church, but as representative of
the state w. B. M. I.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

The indications at. present are
that Indian Summer" the most
beautiful part of the year in Iowa,
is now with US in all its splendor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

DR.. A. F. Shultz, the dentist, ar
rived home Friday from Mime
apolis, where he had been some
days receiving instructions IN
crown, bridge and plate work from
prominent and skillful dentist OF
that city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

Work on the new front to be put
in the building occupied by the Lee
Valley Drug company. was started
yesterday. The new front will be
the latest; fashion in drug store
fronts, with center entrance, and
will be great Improvement in the
appearance of this store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
Social Affairs
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

Miss Charlene Merrill was hos
tess to a company Of thirteen girl
friends Friday evening at six
O'Clock dinner at The Wilson. A
most enjoyable time is reported by
the guests.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

$40 acre farm for rent, ten miles
northeast Of Webster City and sew
en- miles due east OF Woodstock. No
improvements except fences, well
and windmill. 1925 per acre.
26d3t1f1 w. F. Hunter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

The joint state convention of the
Universalists and Unitarians, recent
" held in Boone, is reported by
those from here who attended as one
of the best conventions in the his
tory OF these denominations In
Iowa in point OF attendance and
showing Of work accomplished.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
AN ENJOYABLE EVENING.

A company of young, people en-.
joyed social evening. at the home
of Miss Mabel Anderson Friday
evening, the time being spent in
playing 500 and in music. Dainty
refreshments were also served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
TEACHERS WILL
MEET NEXT MONTH.
State Gathering Will be Held in
Coliseum in Des Moines
Nov. Q, 10 and II.

The Fifty-seventh annual meeting
of the Iowa State Teachers Associa-
tion will convene in Des Moines,
November 8, 10 and IL, and num-
Der ct Webster City teachers are no
doubt looking forward in anticipa-
ton Of the conclave.
The program for the general as
ISOLATION includes speakers OF ma
tional prominence, and the sessions
announced for the various depart
ments and round table meetings
have been carefully planned for the
special benefit Of every teacher in
the state, including the teachers in
the rural schools. That the State
Association may be of great prac-
tical usefulness to the schools of the
state, it is recommended that teach
ers be urged and allowed to attend
without loss of time or salary. A.
NJ. Deyoe, superintendent of public
instruction, advises that the county
and city supe1intendents should
take up the matter with teachers
Immediately.
All of the meetings of the gener-
al association will be held in the
Coliseum.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

C.. w. Wolfe, who has been con-
Quoting the Eagle Iron Works and
foundry here for several months,
has gone to Medicine. Hat. Canada,
where he expects to remain perma-
enently. The family will follow
soon. B. Ermels, proprietor Of the
foundry, will continue the business.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

VIM. Galen, Fort Dodge man.
died in the city Jail In that place
yesterday morning from the use of
cocaine. His death was the result
Of a spree which he had been on
during the past three or four days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

The date for paul Rever'." the
play to be staged by the Elks, has
been changed to Oct. 20, the form
or date. Oct. 80, being the evening
upon which Alice Nielsen and her
company appear here under the
MANAGEMENT OF w. H. Cook.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
Chester Whites,

A few choice, male, Chester
White pigs for sale. F. M. Joyce,
Eagle Grove, Iowa. f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

Lumber wagon for sale. ]. @. A
Miller, see Boone street. Diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

them nine beautiful towels upon
which the guests worked tho re-
mainder of the afternoon. The at-
fair was one that will be long re-
membered by all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

The Methodist Ladies' Aid society
will meet Wednesday at 8 p. m.
with Mrs. F. o. Mckee. S3S First
street. The regular 10c lunch will
be served at the close of the meet
ing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

For sale. stove wood. Martin
phone 1876. 6d6t1f1'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10
Valuable Property Changes Hands

: 4
Woodstock News: Frank M.
Beal. who owns the old Simon Day
farm over in Cass township, Ham
ilton county, sold it last week to
Carson & Leonard at $3.50 per
acre. This farm is well improved,
some three and half miles from
Woodstock on the road to Webster
City and is one of the Oldest farms
of the township. Who says Iowa
dirt isn't valuable? Mr.. Beal, in
the deal, buys the Harry M. Car
son residence in Webster City just
north of the market square. 1t ID
a fine residence and Frank can take
that much-needed rest he is justly
entitled to,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

For sale, Poland China male
hogs. Frank stahl, Martin phone
1926. fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-10-10

Bulk oysters and celery a. Gus
1ed6
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-11
CANNON PROTECT
STR|KEBREAKERS
McComb City, Miss, Takes on
WarIke Appearance.

McComb City, Miss, Oct. 7.-Three
car loads of strikebreakers, who were
rescued from a mob in New Orleans,
arrived here at $3.50 p. m. on spe.
cial train under military guard, and
without demonstration were escorted
to the Illinois Central shops.
With 500 glistening bayonets in the
hands of as many national guardsmen
around the Illinois Central railroad
property here, ten-foot board fence
topped by barbed wire strands inclos-
ing all the work shops and two auto
matte cannon atop two-story office
building, railroad officials express the
opinion that they will be able to work
as many strikebreakers as necessary
in their shops here.
This is the first consignment of
strikebreakers to arrive since the en-
forced departure of the 1872 stationed
at the shops here following Tuesday
nights riots. The importation was
not unexpected by the strikers, but
the majority displayed no interest in
their coming.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-11
AID FOR PRES|DET
IN LAND PROBLEM
Nj. Taft Promised Hell Of Thir.
teen Western Governors.

Boise, Ida, Oct Former Govern.
or Brady of Idaho has promised Presi.
dent Taft to bring thirteen Western
governors to Washington next winter
to help him thresh out the question of
the disposition of the public domain.
The governor did not elaborate on his
idea for the solution of the public
lands question, but Mr.. Taft himself
promised to do all in his power at the
next session of congress to have leg
islation enacted that will dispose of
some of the difficulties now confront
ing settlers on public lands. Such leg
islation, the president said, would not
interfere with the policy of conserva-
ton.
The principal grievances of settlers,
the president found, are the short time
in which first payments for land are
required; the length of tenure demand
ed of settler before he becomes own
er of the land and the fact that even
after tenure Of five years title to the
land does not pass.
Mr.. Taft spent the day in Idaho,
making his first address at Pocatello
and practically closing the days work
here with speech to several thou
sand people. United States Senator
Borah and former Governor Brady &C.
companied him on the trip across the
state.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-11
ADMIRAL scHLEY STRICKEN
Famous Naval Hero Dies Suddenly at
New York.

New York, Oct 3.-Rear Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley fell dead near
the corner of Forty-fourth street and
Fifth avenue while on his way down
town.
Admiral Schley had been out OF
town over Sunday and on his return
here had gone to the New York Yacht
club on West Forty-fourth street.
After short stay at the club he start
ed to walk along Forty-fourth street
toward Fifth avenue, when he was
taken suddenly i'll.
A hurry call was sent for physicians
and an ambulance, but before aid
could reach him the admiral was dead.
Rear Admiral Schley was born near
Frederick, Nd, Oct 9, 1889. He was
appointed midsh man in the navy
in 1856, graduated from the naval
academy ir 1850 and took part in sew
eral engagements in the Civil war
He became famous as the command
er of the flying squadron which de-
stroyed Admiral Cervera's fleet, off
Santiago, July 8, 1898, after running
battle following the Spanish admirals
attempt to escape from that port.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-11
FItty-three Destroyed at Black
River Falls, Wis.
REFUGEES IN NEED OF AID
All Grocery, Meat and Provision
Stores Are in Ruins and Very
Little Food Is on Hand.

Black River Falls. Wis, Oct o.
Fifty-three buildings out of siXty-one
in the main business district of this
city are in the waters of the Black
river, along with at least dozen and
a half houses, as the result of the
food that swept down from the Hat
field power dams The loss is esti-
mated by many at S1,000,O00, but the
more conservative place it at $750,0O0.
The flood has abated considerably,
though the danger has not passed.
Little food is on hand, all grocery,
meat and provision stores having been
swept away. The lighting system is
out Of commission, as well as the city
water supply. Unless extra precau-
lions are taken most residents are Of
the opinion that disease will assist the
torrent in dealing this city blow
from which it will be hard to recover.
This is city OF ruin. Robbed of
1t business enterprises and many of
its pretty dwellings,; given nothing in
return but the promise of more devas-
tation, this once proud center of a
rich agricultural district is place
of desolation and grief. Hundreds of
the 1000 population of Black River
Falls are moving away, whittier many
do not know.
Though no persons have lost their
lives here, so far as known, fear fire.
quently is expressed that the flood
may claim victims before it subsidies.
Though deep gloom still envelops
the city, there is widespread opti-
mistic comment on the future of Black
River Falls.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-11
Ayerts Awful Tragedy.

Timely advice given Mrs. G. Will
loughby, Of Marengo, Wis, (R. No.
II prevented dreadful tragedy and
saved two lives. Doctors had SAID
her frightful cough was ''consum-
ton" cough and could do little to help
her. After many remedies failed, her
aunt urged her to take DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 81 have been using
it for some time, 'sshe wrote ''and the
awful cough has almost gone. 1t also
saved my little boy when taken with
severe bronchial trouble" This
matchless medicine has no equal for
throat and lung troubles. Price SOC
and s1.0O. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by o. NJ. Olsen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-11
SCORES PERISH IN
NORTH SEA STORM
Many Vessels Wrecked and
Most Of Their Crews Lost.

Antwerp, Oct. 1.-Two hundred and
forty lives are known to have been
lost in coasting craft during the
storm of Sunday. More than 100 bod
les have been washed ashore.
OF 100 mussel fishing boats belong
ing in the village of Bruinesse 120
were lost or damaged. Forty-five ves-
sells were wrecked in the waterways
between Dordrecht, city on an island
In the Meuse, and the North sea.
Most of the crews were drowned.
Twenty Height bodies have been
washed up near Steenbergen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-11
ITALIANS NOW
| RULE TRIP0LI
ze
Governor Appointed Following
Military Occupation.
ARABS PROMISE TO SUBMIT
Those Residing Near African City Go
Aboard italian Warship and Ac-
knowledge Allegiance.

Tripoli, Oct. THE Italians have
established new government for
Tripoli. Rear Admiral Boreddolino
has been appointed governor. Captain
Calgni was made commandant of the
forces disembarked by the Italian
fleet.
After Italian seamen had been land
ed and occupied Fort Sultania the
chiefs of the Arab tribes adjacent to
Tripoli went aboard the Italian flag
ship and expressed submission. They
begged the Italians not to resume the
bombardment
The German consul, as the senior
member of the consular corps, also
visited the flagship and asked Vice
Admiral Faravilla to assume RESPONSE
bility for the preservation Of public
order and the protection of residents
in Tripoli, which had been abandoned
by the Turkish troops.
The admiral landed other detach-
ments of sailors with guns, including
quickfire pieces, and occupied Tripoli
in military sense. This was accom-.
plished without incident and the ap-
pointment of governor followed
The German consul informed Vice
Faravilla that during the
Smelling of the town no harm had
been done to any European or damage
10 the property of Europeans.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-11
J. J. MCNAMARA UP FIRST
Alleged Times Dynamiter Will Face
Jury on Wednesday,

Los Angeles, Oct 9.-District Attor-
ney John D. Fredericks has announced
that John J. Mcnamara will be the
first of the Mcnamara brothers, the
alleged Times dynamiters, to be tried.
1t is the privilege of the defense to
decide whether the accused shall be
tried singly. Separate trials being de-
manded, it was the province of the
prosecution to specify which of the
brothers should face the jury first.
The case against John J. Mcnamara
will be called next Wednesday.