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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26
THE PROPOSED
new COLLEGE
Negotiations are at a Standstill for
the Present Work Will
be Renewed Jan
nary l.
WANT ONE HUNDRED UNI STUDENTS
The Commercial League has Submit
ted Proposition to the
Management.
WANT ONE HUNDRED STUDENTS

Negotiations for the proposed
business college to be located in this
city are at a standstill for the pres
ent. Harry H. Horton, field mana
ger and advertiser for the institu-
tion, left the city Saturday. to spend
the holidays in Cedar Rapids. He
will return Immediately after the
first of the new year. however, and
resume his work.
The commercial league have made
a proposition to the managers of the
college and it is hoped they will
succeed in holding the college here.
In order to start the school the man
ayers wish to secure one hundred
students for the opening classes.
But small part of the one hundred
have so far been secured. Mr.. Hor-
ton will return to the city the first
of the new year and prospective
students will have another chance
to sign the petition.
\ The gentlemen who desire to
start the school are very favorably
impressed with Webster City and
say that II they can secure enough
signatures to insure the success Of
the venture they would like to To-
cate here.
If the project IS success and the
managers decide to locate here the
school will start in the Syndicate
block probably during the latter
part Of January or the early part Of
February.
Webster City certainly ought to
support a school of this kind with
the business it would be sure to get
from the surrounding country and
nearby towns. sIs, ~ IA
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26
Real Estate Transfers.

Jesse A. Nelson and VT e. o. Lin
debak-wd-lots and 6, blk 5, NJ.
G H. addition, Ellsworth.-$2,650
A.. B. McNab, ref to Bertha r.
Fardal--ref d--tract in NV sw "a
1924 and lots s, 8, 10. blk 4, jewell
tion.-$775.00. .S
C. & N. w. Ry Co. to B. P. Holt
-qcd--part Sc and ek sw 30-s7-
23.-$7S9.00.
G. B. Kray to Sinus Trampel--wd
--s1s lot IA, blk Z. Kamrar.-$1,-
10000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

time throws more than ESQ people
out Of employment. A large per-
centage Of them have spent the
greater part of their lives in work
ing in the oatmeal trade and If the
mill is not rebuilt will be compelled
to turn to other means of gaining
a livelihood.
The fire of tonight is the third
big FIRE suffered by the plant here.
Several years ago the elevator was
destroyed at loss Of $150.000,
while last June the feed mill, then
in the process of construction. was
Quilted, this loss totallng about
$4,000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26
Obituary.

John w. Hollaway was born in
Wyandotte county, Ohio. March "a,
1914, and made his home in that
county until Nov. 20. 1853. when
he enlisted in Co. F.. 9th Ohio cav
airy, and served his country faith
fully for three years and nine
months until the end Of the war. In
the spring Of 1874 he came to Iowa,
and November Bird OF the same year
was united in marriage to Rebecca
Goodrich. Shortly after their mar
riage they returned to his old Ohio
home where three children were
horn to them: Mrs. Sarah Owens OF
this city, Mrs. Bertha Suer OF Lee
high, and Ira Hollaway of Fort
Dodge. In 1881 he and his family
came to Hamilton county and there
resided until a short time before his
death. In 1894 he united with the
U. B. church at Missouri Bend,
Webster county, Iowa. He was a
loving husband and a kind father.
August %, 1911, he went to the
Iowa Soldiers Home at Marshalltown
for medical treatment and while
there was given the best, loving care
but 1t proved of no avail and he de-
parted this life Dec. 81, 1911. trust
e. - A. khn ynpa nacfd "a tho throe
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

Born, December. %, 1911, to Mr..
and Mrs. j. o. stearns Of Canon
City, Colorado, a daughter. The lit
tie girl is grand daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Ennis Of this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

The Christian ladies' aid society
will meet at the home of Mrs. John
E. Omstead Wednesday afternoon at
$3.50 10 clock for a social hour. Ten
cent luncheon will be served and all
members are urged to attend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

Next saturday will be big day
in our coat, suit, dresses and tall
ored dress-skirt departments. Spec
iak reduced prices at Metcalf's. fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

We desire to thank the neighbors
ana friends for their beautiful floral
offerings and the kind sympathy SO
freely extended to us over the loss
OF oar beloved husband and father.
Mrs. j. w. Hollaway.
MRS. C. w. Owens and Family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

Fort Dodge, Dec. 26.-Fire broke
out again yesterday afternoon in
the main mill Of the Quaker Oats
plant, but the firemen soon got the
blaze under control and they have
been pouring water upon the debris
ever since.
Persistent rumors of incendiarism
are rife and it was said the water
was turned off from the sprinkler
system in the feed mill, although
neither report has been verified.
Officers Of the company will make
no estimate OF their loss until after
the insurance underwriters arrive.
A considerable part Of the main mill
was saved by heroic work of fire.
men and the effects of the water
from the sprinkler system. The
building was saturated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26
Local Briefs

The Fortnightly club will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Will w.
Pearce. E,a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for their many kind
nesses, and those who SO kindly re-
membered us with floral offerings
at HE death OF our beloved husband
andrbon. e
spf Mrs. N. g. House, gg.s
Jno. D. House and Family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

Saturday at Eetcalf's-epectsl
sale on coats, furs, snfts, dresses.
and tailored dress skirts II
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

Go to Lavender with your gaso-
line engine troubles. Corner Seneca
and Bank. 12-14t-f1mo
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

Your choice OF any goods in our
window for SIC for balance OF week.
2e6s Buster Brown.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

Take your winter auto overhaul
ing to Lavender. Corner Seneca
and Bank. 12-14t-f1mo
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

W. c. Cantonwine pays the most
for hides and furs. Across the
street from the shoe factory.
11-11f3t3s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

For rent, 500 acre farm. Inquire
for "B" at this once. 13-21d1t2f2s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

The city mail carriers had "hol-
'iday'' yesterday. Christmas, of
course. Is a legal holiday and the
letter carriers do not cover their
usual routes throughout the city.
but Santa Claus makes such a de-
mand upon the mails with his pres
1ents on Christmas that the mail car
riers had little let up in the amount
of work they were compelled to do.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

For sale, two Aberdeen-Angus bull
calves, also some thoroughbred
heifers. Henry Wade. route No. 8.
Clarion. Iowa 12-2sf2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26
TO BE BRILLIANT OCCASION

The military ball that is held an
nually by the local company of state
militia viii be held this year on
either January 8 or 10. This ball
is one of the features of the social
season in Webster City, as the COM
pany spares no expense or trouble
in obtaining the best there is for
this affair.
The reason for holding the annual
ball at this particular time is the
fact that an officers school. under
the instruction of Lieut.. Col. N. p.
Hyatt, will be in progress here then.
The school will make it necessary
for all of the officers in the regi-
ment to be in the city. The matter
Of music is not yet settled, but eth
er the regimental orchestra or the
Quist orchestra of Fort Dodge will
furnish musical inspiration for the
occasion. The Invitations sent out
are not to residents Of this city only.
They are sent to every company In
the surrounding territory. The ball
VIII be held in the local armory and
it is expected that at least one hun
bred out OF town guests will be in
the city to enjoy the occasion.
Although the military ball held
last year was considered very fine
the affair promised this year will
be even better than last seasons
event. In fact the local soldiers are
making preparations for the time
OF their lives.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-26

r. A. Boyssn. Dentist. Second 81
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20
CityNsdinance..

An ordinance 10 regulate the
stopping OF hacks, wagons,
carts, drays, and other vehicles
for hire on certain streets on-ths
public square: To prescribe
defined stands therefor and to
provide penalty for the viola.
ton oil the same.
BE II Ordained by the City
Councll of the City OF Lubbock,
Texas:
SECTION |. That it shall here
after be unlawful for any person
or any agent or any employee of
any person, firm or corporation
owning and running any wagon,
hack, cart, dray or other vehicle
for hire in the City of Lubbock
to unnecessarily block Cedar
Street between South First and
North First Streets; North First
between Cedar and Chestnut
Streets; and South First Street
between Cedar and Chestnut
Streets or TO stop their teams or
vehicles on said parts of said
Streets for more than ten f10)
minutes at time, except for me
purpose of loading and unloading
and except as provided IN Section
z OF this Ordinance
sECTToN2. Any such person,
agent. or emplpee, owning and
running "a hack, wagon. cart,
dray. or other vehicle for hire
may stop and allow their vehicles
T. stand on said Cedar, South
First, and North First Streets on
the side of said Streets next to
and adjoining the Court House
Square. provided said teams and
vehicles shall not unnecessarily
block said public ways on un,
necessarily interfere with public I
travel.
SECTION 3. Any person who
shall violate any provision Of this
Ordinance shall, upon conviction.
be fined in any sum not less trfan
five nor more than Twenty-Five
Dollars.
Passed and provided this-the
10Th, day of July, 1911.
+. +. Wheelock, Mayor,
Attest: W. NJ. Shaw, Sec'y.
(sea) 2 II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20
A Correction.

In our write up last week OF
the'trip 10 Bronco, we stated
that Mr.. Cate, of the j. NJ. Rad
ford Grocery Company. was rep.
resenting the First National
Bank. This was an error, on
the part of the printer, and W
wish to correct it. +. L. Klett,
of the firm of Bean and Klett,
represented the First National
Bank.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

j. b. Bradley. who has been
holding a position in the depot
at Slaton, has returned to Lub-
book, to remain indefinitely.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

WANTED TO list some bar
gains in land in Lubbock and ad-
joining counties. | have several
customers down here with the
cash, and am coming up there
in next 30 days Yth them, and
must have hapYains to show them.
Ii you want TO sell, and will
price your knd right. | can de-
liver e<goods. Give full de-
scription as-tol location, and dis
lance from Lubbock, if any
lakes, terms, amount of incum-
brance, and when due. j. A.
Craven, ll9 S 4th st. Waco, Tex.
h, 40 If
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

DR.. M. c. Overton and w. II.
Bledsoe, made a quick trip to
Dallas Thursday. DR.. Overton
was called there on some impor-
tant business. They left here
Thursday night and made a safe
run to Big Springs, and arrived
there in time to catch the east
bound for Dallas Friday morning
and arrived in Dallas that after
noon. They returned Sunday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

1t has been intimated to US that
the wedding bells will ring in
Lubbock within a few days, pos
sible Sunday morning. Come TO
Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

Yves Hyatt was a passenger on
the south bound train Tuesday
for Sweetwater. where he will
remain a few weeks.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

G.. w. Grif'iths. wife, son and
daughter, of Dallas, friends Of
Colby Thomas and wife, were
here Friday and Saturday, and
were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas while in the city. They
were en- route 10 Colorado. and
were making the trip in their
automobile.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

Miss Maude Nevis leaves to-
day for FL Paso. where she will
spend several weeks before the
opening of the public school at
this place.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

Mr.. Burt, of twelve miles east
of Lubbock was in the city Sat
urday, and reports fine rains on
his farm.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

DR.. Maxwell, of Austin is here
this week visiting N. K. Porter.
DIR. Maxwell owns some land in
the northwest part of this county,
and is well pleased with his for
mer purchases. He says he is
well enough pleased with the
not TO want 10 sell it at
this time. ~
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

l. l.. Hunt was in the city this
Week shaking hands with his
many friends.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

Read thead>of Martin g. Hol-
paRe. - 2 1t
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

WANTED ToIbuy good laying
hens. Barred locks or Rhode
Island Redspreferred. A. l..
Paschall. 2 II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

WANTED To buy good laying
hens. hYred rocks or Rhode
Island Reds prepared. A. L.
Paschall. 7 2 1t
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

FOUND A hyysfhg case watch,
with chain attached. Owner can
have same by--xalling at this
office, describing property and
paying for Z fs al 2 II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

Mr.. Thompson, father of Mrs.
George Murfee, who has been
visiting here several weeks, re-
turned to his home at Lovelace.
This is his first visit to this part
OF the state, and although he
likes the Plains country. he
doesn't think he could stand TO
leave the timbered country. Mrs.
Thompson. will prolong her visit
a few weeks.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

Rev. Laney, pastor of the
Methodist church, at Lockney.
was in the city Saturday. He
has been engaged in a protracted
meeting at the Canyon School
House the past week. He has
been assisting Rev. Wilkins.
preacher in charge of the Lub-
book Mission. The meeting
closed with the Sunday night
service.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

WANTEXNo rent furnished
h PBane ssSt.nitve' Apply e to
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

| have MlEfutpip seed. Now
is the time to WHIT. T. c. Green
hill. PhonesS0. pit
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

Read the adaof Martin d Hol-
land in this Issue at top of last
page. - 2 1t
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

For RENT-Three good houses
very cheap yeY located, one 2
rooms, one(S rodms, one a rooms.
Will rent for IS, $3.50, $12. 80,
respectively. All close in. See
Robinson Brothers, South side of
Square. 40 If
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20

LOST Watch fob, l4k gold l..
II. engraveg in>5fd English.
Return to HDsNational Bank
and receiveNward. | 3tp
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-07-20
:. -s.Sss -. =. ., 49, '-.-+,- ---
Classified Ads.

For RENT NJ room bunga-
low Bath room With tub. Large
closet, pantrS-1th china cup
board: good wen close in. See
J. 2. Elliot Il ltf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-14

end in the cases of two of them, the
outlook IS anything but favorable.
Disciples were tempted. says a state
ment just issued, to make larger
plans this year than last, owing to the
laymen's missionary movement and the
increased prosperity obtaining in the
middle west, but they desisted, al
though there were importunate appeals
from the fields. At the end of nine
months disciples find 202 fewer
churches to have contributed, and re-
ceipts to be $4,000 behind last year.
An effort was announced to make the
total $500, 900, but the society says it
sees little hope of attaining it unless
there is Improvement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-14
NEW EVANGELISTIC PLAN
IN WHICH AUTOS ARE USED

Automobiles are changing the char
acter of Christian work in many parts
of this country and Europe The
changes have been talked about for
some time This summer they have
arrived. For years autos have been
mentioned in sermons of many preach
ers, always to be deplored and those
who ride in them to be condemned
when they rode on Sundays, and espe-
Now autos are returning the compli-
ment by assisting christian work more
than almost anything in these later
days
In this country and Canada, in Eng
land and Scotland, and in some meas
ure in France and Germany, the prac-
tice has been invented this summer of
arringing preaching circuits. At spe-
hall or possibly school house or open
air. In it are preacher, singing
leader, and may be lay worker to dis
tribute literature. A service is held,
an address made, many hands shaken,
and as many goodbyes. An hour later
the thing is repeated a few miles far
Their on In some parts of England,
where villages are near together, as
many as ten services a day are re-
ported.
In Rocky mountain states this month
there are at least a dozen autos, some
with two evangelists and some with
laymen in addition, one of the latter
the chauffeur, going from settlement
to settlement without previous ar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-14
WILL HOLD DISTRICT sun
DAY SCHOOL CONVENTIONS
Sixteen Great State Conventions for
All Denominations to Begin
August 20.

The Texas Sunday School associa-
ton. composed of all denominations,
has been regularly holding annual
conventions for many years. During
the past seven or eight years these
conventions have been growing each
year until they have assumed a great
magnitude, and only the larger cities
can entertain them.
For the past two years the state
executive committee has planned with
success a series of state district con-
ventions, meeting IN certain sections
of the state, so that the Sunday school
ings without having to travel more
than 200 miles. These district con-
ventions will be equal to the state
convention in the quality Of the pro-
gram, as every phase Of the Sunday
school work will be discussed by
trained experts.
The railroads have granted special
round trip rates within 200 miles of
each convention city, at cents per
mile.
The sessions for the conventions viii
cover two full days and nights and
from one-half to another whole day.
in addition, according to the railroad
schedule, and the arrival of the tour
party OF experts.
The tour party will be composed of
trained experts upon every department
of the Sunday school activity, in addi-
ton to the world pianist. Alvin W.
Roper, and the song leader W. C.
North.
The following are the places and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-14

dates in west Texas: Amarillo, We'd
nesday, Sept. 6. to Friday night, Sept.
8; San Angelo. Wednesday, Sept IL,
to Friday night Sept. Is; Abilene,
Saturday, Sept 16, to Monday night
Sept. Is; Dublin, Tuesday, Sept 10, to
Thursday night, Sept %.
The Texas Sunday School associa-
ton is a cooperative effort of all de-
nominations to extend and improve
Sunday school work in the state 1t
is the only organization which claims
to help every Sunday school in the
state. Robert H Coleman is state
president, J. T. Mcclure, executive
chairman; Paul Danna, state treasurer,
and William Nehemiah Virgins, gen.
eral secretary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-14
JOINT SERVICES OF
PRESBYTERIANS
Several Pastors Out of CITY,
but Usual Services
Are Held

Joint services are being held by the
congregations of the First Presbyter-
ian and the Westminster Presbyterian
churches during the present month at
the First Presbyterian church, during
the absence Of Rev. Charles l. Over
street, who is in New Mexico Rev.
T. S. Knox, of the Westminster Pres
byterian church, is conducting the
joint services Of the two congrega-
lions.
H. B. Durkee, secretary Of the Y M
c. A, will preach at the First Chris
tan church next Sunday in the place
of Rev. Perry J. Rice, who will preach
at Cloudcroft.
The Womans Home Missionary So
ciety of the Highland Park Methodist
church, will hold a social meeting at
the home of Mrs. E. F. Greenburg in
Highland Park next Thursday night
There will be a reception of the Off
GERS and teachers of the First Baptist
church Sunday school at the home of
the pastor, Rev. Jeff D. Ray, next
Thursday evening.
A special program has been arranged
for the missionary meeting of the
members of the First Baptist church
Tuesday afternoon.
The Baraca and Philathea Sunday
school clubs of the Trinity Methodist
church will hold joint business and
social meeting in the basement of the
church Friday evening.
H. B. Durkee preached at the First
Methodist church Sunday in the alb
sence of Rev. Bernard Gibbs, who
preached at Cloudcroft
The official board of the First Meth
odist church will meet at the church
Tuesday evening.
The Aid society of the First Metho-
dist church will give a social at the
church Thursday evening.
The Aid society or the Calvary Bap-
fist church will hold regular weekly
meeting in the church parlors Tuesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Wagner
and Mrs. Morley will conduct the SER
vices.
Rev. E. L. Millican is conducting the
services at the Calvary Baptist church
in the absence of the pastor, Rev. R. t.
Hanks, who is in Carbon. Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-14
NEW PLAN FROM EUROPE
IN THE SOCIAL WEEKS

Christian leaders in this country
have lately made studies of the social
week of Continental Europe with
view Of ascertaining their adaptability
to conditions in America. The social
weeks of Europe had their origin IN
Germany in 1900, when the Volksverin
organized them in several German
cities. They were introduced into
France in 1904 with a social week in
Lyons. and they have since been held
in Orleans, Dion, Amiens. Marsei1les,
Bordeaux, and Rouen. This year the
sessions the held in St Etienne In
France young Catholic laymen have
given much help to the plan Almost
the entire continent now has social
weeks. and from their success they
have come to bear the popular name
of travelling social universities
Among Protestants, who have re-
Gently considered the plan without
knowing that Catholics were also do
ing so, the belief obtains that Sunday
school work, missions, the boy problem
and social service ought to be covered
in the instruction, while still retain
ing the name social week and making
the point of meeting in industrial CEN
tiers, where labor, temperance, factory
child welfare, health, housing and sim
liar concerns can be studied on the
spot Correspondence is now going on
between Protestant leaders concerning
the adoption and adoption of the So
cial week plan in this country.