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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
THE POPULATION
OF WEBSTER CITY
Local Citizen Bills Town and Finds
Fifteen Hundred Homes In
side Incorporation. 80

A well known local citizen-N. J..
Rood-thinks the population of this
city is much larger than any census
or other count has ever given it. He
recently billed the town and says
it took fifteen hundred posters to
leave one at every home in the city.
He had two boys assist him and
they left a bill at every residence il
the community, taking one street at
time and going from one end OF
the incorporation to the other. None
was duplicated and none missed. Mr..
Rood started in with his billing
with one thousand posters, thinking
that would be enough. However,
he ordered six hundred more bills
printed and when he got through he
had about one hundred left, making
a total of fifteen hundred residences
billed. Upon this basis, counting
four people to a home-the usual
average-Webster City would have
a population of six thousand peo-
pie, and Mr.. Rood thinks this city
has that number OF inhabitants.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
BAD AUTO ACCl.
DENT ON BRIDGE
Car Stopped on Verge Of Thirty
Foot Drop to Tracks Below
Girl Stunned.

Crashing into the railing on the
bridge over the Illinois Central
track in the northwest part Of the
city with his Maxwell touring car,
Frank Hife, of Eagle Grove, had a
narrow escape from probable fatal
accident yesterday morning. How
ever, the railing on the bridge was
strong enough to resist the impact
and the auto was stopped on the
edge of the bridge with a badly bent
chassis and one front wheel demol-
ished. The bridge Is thirty feet in
height
Mr.. Hife and family were coming
to Webster City to attend the circus
and in negotiating the turn onto the
viaduct, the accident happened. In
the car were Mr.. and Mrs. Hife and
daughter. The latter was thrown
out when the car struck and pinned
between the wreck of the car and
the railing of the bridge for short
time. She struck her temple against
the railing and was unconscious for
a while. requiring the services Of 4
physician.
The accident was due largely to
the fact that the car driven by Mr..
Hife was brand new one and tho
clutch, brakes. etc., worked very
hard. The turn in coming up onto
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
DISCUSS WATERMELON
DAY and BANQUET
Special Meeting of Directors Of the
Local Commercial League
is Held.

J A special meeting of the directors
| of the Commercial League at the
city hall Friday night was called to
hear the report of the recently ap-
pointed membership committee and
to discuss arrangements for 'fWat-
ermelon Day." The committee
handed in a report that indicates a
growing interest in the local COM
mercial organization. The report
showed that fifty new members had
been obtained and that the general
sentiment was in favor of a strong
commercial league. 1t was also
stated that more members were
coming in soon.
After considering the report, the
evening was devoted to discussion
Of Watermelon Day" and the big
commercial league banquet for tho
members of the organization and
their wives. While no definite date
was set for Watermelon Day." the
concensus of opinion seemed to be
that the big day should not occur
till the latter part of September.
Committees were instructed to make
investigation as to probable source
of watermelons for the occasion, af-
ter which the meeting was brought
to a close.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
READY FOR
FREE FROM CARE DAY
Committee in Charge of Big Doings
Says Arrangements are About
Completed.

The committee on the big doings
for Free From Care Day" has al
most completed all arrangements
for the big celebration at Ellsworth
on Thursday, August "a. They have
contracted with the college Bloom
er Girls for an afternoon ball game
and this makes three games for the
day. Radcliffe and McCallsburg
will play at 1890 a. m, Webster
City and Ellsworth will play at
1880 p. M, and at the close OF this
game, the Bloomer Girls will show
Ellsworth where to head In at. The
forenoon game will be refereed by
lady.
The two bands OF music will be
on hand like sore thumb. The
foolish men from Fooltown have
been arranged for by their guar
dians. The novelty races will be
pulled of. The merry -go-round is
up and doing. The Troubadours
will surely be here Motion picture
and vaudeville attractions during
the afternoon and evening. Every
thing will be made ready for the
comfort and entertainment of the
large crowd which is sure to be
there.
Webster City people can take in
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
DRIVERS ARE
OUT TO LEARN
Lots of Drivers Avail Themselves Of
City's Instructions in Turn
ing Street Corners
Correctly.
GREAT FUN FOR 0NL00KERs
Was Good Object Lesson and Should
be Remembered-Was
Busy Corner.
GREAT FUN FOR oNLooKERs

The short course of instruction
given the driving public at The
Wilson corner Saturday evening by
the city administration, proved to
be good entertainment for the
crowds on the streets. People
thronged the sidewalks in the vi
cinity of the corner and exchanged
badinage with the luckless drivers
of autos or teams who chanced to
turn the corner in the wrong man
ner.
The scene reminded one of busy
street corner in large metropolis,
the policeman standing out in the
middle of the street directing the
traffic and occasionlly stopping a
driver who attempted to turn the
corner the wrong way. making him
back up and start over again.
However, it was amusing to note
the many cases where drivers were
apparently at sea when it came to
making the turn Alright. Some of
them were evidently left handed, or
cross eyed, or something of the sort.
They would come driving up the
left side of the street and attempt
to keep to the left of the center of
both streets when making the turn
at the intersection. 1t is really a
simple thing to turn the corners
rightly if one uses ordinary intelli-
gence-just keep to the right of the
center of the street at all times, ev-
en- when turning street corners.
However, the many lines marked
on the pavement by the police for
the guidance Of drivers appeared to
be confusing, rather than enlighten-
ing, and were doubtless the cause
Of many mistakes. The many lines
reminded one of basket ball court.
The lesson given, however, should
be beneficial and the public and city
administration will expect drivers
to obey the city ordinance relative
to the proper turning of street cor
ners. Those who may hereafter find
themselves charged with violation
OF this ordinance, who We're among
those who attended the school of
instruction" Saturday night, cannot
at least plead ignorance of the cor
rect Interpretation Of the law.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
SECURE SPEAKER
FOR FRIDAY NIGHT
Public to Have Opportunity Of Hear
ing About Boy Scout Move
ment.

Those in charge Of the Boy Scout
movement in Webster City have Sc
cured Mr.. Leonard Paulson Of Des
Moines, state secretary Of the BOYS
department Of the Y. M. C. A.. to
speak at the armory opera house In
this city next Friday night, Aug
25th. He has been engaged to
speak on the subject: "Boy Scouts
and What they Are" He is one OF
the foremost workers for the well
fare of boys in Iowa and every bov
In the city should hear him Friday
night. His lecture will be absolute
ly free and every body is urged to
attend. The grown-ups. as well as
the youth, will receive something 6
Of benefit from Mr.. Paulson's ad-
dress.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
SAMPLES OF SEWER PIPE
ARE OF fine QUALITY

these head men in the st. Louis
factory should satisfy all inquirine
investors in the new Webster City
enterprise as to the value of the
clay.
Three of the 80 inch sewer pipe
and three of the 18 inch sewer pipe
were left at the St. Louis plant te
be put to pressure test. A report
on the result will be obtained in q
few days. The pressure test is made
to determine just how much weight
these pipe will sustain before
crushing.
The pipe from the Libby clay
stood the drying test much better
than the st. Louis sewer, pipe, and
the finest results can be obtained
in the burning of such clay, accord
ing to the opinion of the st. Louis
burner who had charge of the kilns
in which the Webster City mems
pipe was burned. He stated that af-
ter. he had worked in such fine clay
for a while-had become accustom-
ed to the proper tempering of it
he could make the finest sewer pipe
in the world, and would like a
chance to burn pipe made from such
clap, claiming that he could turn
out something that would take the
sweepstakes prize at any worlds
fair.
These sewer pipe stood the long
trip from St. Louis to Webster City
very we'll, coming through without
damage. They were on the road
about week, but are not even
scratched. They are harder than
granite and will last forever.
Many men stopped to inspect
them as they were being un-
loaded Saturday and, without
exception, the verdict was, They're
about the best sewer pipe that l ev-
er saw"
The demand for these large sewer
pipe is practically unlimited and
can scarcely be kept up with at
present eThe pipe are manufactur-
ed in sizes from IS to AZ inches in
diameter. Among the persons who
stopped to examine the display Of
sewer pipe Saturday was one
ditch contractor, who remarked as
he looked over the IS inch size, 'T
had to quit work today and will
probably be delayed several days
because cannot get these pipe just
now"
These things taken into consider
alton, combined with the excellence
of the ware made from the Libby
clay, should hasten the formation of
the big local sewer pipe company.
Many of those interested in the pro-
ject think there is no better oppor-
tunity for sewer pipe factory any
where in the United States than
right here in Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
TURK SAYS GOTCH
WILL BEST HACK
Yussif Hassan in Webster City Sun
day-Believes Gotch Will
be Victor.

Yussif Hassan, the big Turk
spent yesterday in Webster City
Hassan is considered next to Frank
Gotch in the wrestling game and is
the fastest man in the Champs
training camp. He is superb
specimen of physical manhood and
commands attention wherever he
appears.
He was the guest of B. F. Keltz
while here.
When approached as to his opin-
ion of Gotch's chances in the COM
ing match with Hackenschmidt in
Chicago, he smiled and said, 81
guess Frank can handle him ali
right"
He thinks the champion was new
er in better condition than at pres
ent and he probably knows more
about his prowess and skill on the
mat than any man in the Gotch
encourage, as the latter has his fast
est work with the big oriental.
Hassan is a gentleman whom it
is pleasure to meet. He is one OF
the most sunny dispositioned men
imaginable and smile Is contin-
ually lurking about the corners of
his mouth. He Is firm believer in
Gotch and says Humboldt will send
a larger delegation Of fans to Chi
cago this time than ever before In
its history.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
ENTIRE WEEK and
NOT A DEPOSlTOR
People of Webster City do not Seem
to Appreciate the Postal
Savings Bank.

The postal savings bank has now
been in operation, or rather ready
for operation, an entire week and
not single depositor has yet ap-
peared. Some people may think
Webster City is little slow, but
the Freeman-Tribune believes Web
ster City appreciates good thing
when she sees it. The town is now
amply supplied with good banking
houses. They are ready to take care
OF all business coming their way.
either from depositors or borrowers.
The postal savings bank will take
your money. to be sure, but when
you get in tight place and want
to borrow few dollars you will be
required to go to the other banks
Then why not stand by the other
banks when you have money to de-
posit as we'll as when you want to
borrow? Moreover. the local insti-
tutions pay four per cent on time
deposits while the postal savings
pays only two per cent. The Cow
ernment bears testimony to the sta
bility Of the local banks when Il ap-
points them depositors for the funds
of the savings banks. The govern.
ment takes your money and re-de-
posits sixty-five per cent Of II In the
local banks and sends thirty-five
per cent to the eastern banks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
AUTOS COLLIDE AT
CITY HALL CORNER
One Was Driving on Wrong Side Of
Street-Both Were Going
Slowly.

An incident which should impress
wildly upon the minds of the auto
drivers Of Webster City the need OF
strict observance of the law govern
ing the proper turning Of street
corners, happened near the city hall
Saturday afternoon.
Two autoists-one coming from
the south, wanting to turn east,
and one coming from the east want
Ing to turn south. collided head on
in front of the city hall steps. The
reason for the collision was on ac-
count OF the negligence Of one OF
the autoists-the one coming from
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22

the entire days program by leaving
Webster City at 8:07 in the morn
ing and arriving home at s o'clock
in the evening. Autos will run all
day between Jewell and Ellsworth.
Ladies will serve meals at noon
and evening in the Nelson piano
room. You will miss it if you miss
it, and any person who is dissatis-
fed with the days entertainment
can have their money back. We
have a special agreement to this ef-
feet with Uncle Falstaff.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
WEBSTER CITY IOWA TUESDAY, AUGUST 2s, 1911

the bridge is bad one and is an
extremely dangerous one for a new
driver to negotiate, as a speed Of at
least ten miles an hour must be
raised to make the the grade ap-
preaching the bridge.
Those who witnessed the wreck
said it was a most fortunate escape
for Mr.. Hife and family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
Many Man Owes His Success to
the Building

the Building
of the home because 1t has served
as an anchor and kept him in a
straight line and away, possibly.
from the many "get rich quick"
schemes which are so plentiful to-
day and which so often mean riches
only for the smooth tongued promo
ters thereof. By investing IN YOUR
HOME TOWN you are dealing with
values and people with whom you
are acquainted-people who are in
terested in your welfare because
your success means the success Of
others about you, and the more sue
cessful citizens town can boast Of
the better place it will be. All the
lumber we have in our yards was
purchased with the view of giving
our customers honest values, and
when you decide to build we want
to tell you more about our methods
diff Young & Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-22
CHARLES 7. SMITH & SON,
NO. IA.
Head to Foot Out6tters.

the east. He was making the turn
to the left and instead of keeping
to the right of the center of both
streets, hugged the curb closely.
The driver coming from the south
did the same, which was his right
position, with the result above mem.
toned.
1t chanced that both drivers were
going at very slow rate Of speed,
so no damage was done. However,
both drivers were badly startled.
Had either of them been going at
even ten miles an hour, something
serious might have happened. Driv-
ers of all classes of vehicles should
take warning from this occurrence
and keep to the right at all times.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
ADVENTIST CHURCH

Sabbath School Service at p. m. Bible Study at g. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30. Bible study Sunday evening at o'clock All are welcome 10 attend these services
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
Normal School Notes

On April 5th, Rev. Mir. Reid of Phoenix addressed a short, in- spring talk to the Normal stu dents.
 The members of the Presbytery visited the Normal on April 9th. MT. Camel of Phoenix spoke on Ideals.
 On the evening of Saturday, April 18th, the regular meeting of the Coconino Literary Society will be held at Normal hall. But the program will be far from regular. Some of the special features will be the music and a contest in original poetry.
 The Junior class have changed the date for "The Confederate Spy" to April 22d.
 Dr. Blome visited Tombstone and southern points during the past week.
 MT. Lewis was called to Flor ence for several days on account of his wife's illness.
 Both Maurice and Harold Blome have been ill this week.
 Miss Alice Carlson passed the week end at her home in Williams.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
AROUND THE COURT HOUSE
Weekly Report of Instruments Filed in
 the Recorders Office.

The following is the report of instruments filed in the office of the County Recorder for the week ending April I2, 1911:
 Bill of sale, Walter w, Durham to Elmer Fl. Duffield.
 Notice of water location, Doe Wash, C. Gurule.
 Bill of sale, B. F. Taylor to Wm. H. Dickson.
 Notice of water location, Floyd Canyon, lake Mccain.
 Builders contract, ], 5. Button and C. A. Button with The Maier Brewing Go.
 Warranty deed, David Rabbit to Florence Taylor.
 Chattel mortgage, w. K. Ross to Wm. $. Lentz, Jre
 Satisfaction oi mortgage, C. w. Edmonds to Frank Spear.
 Realty mortgage, Frank Spear to D. s. Lewis.
 Release of realty mortgage, Mrs, J. w. Francis to John N. Ander- son ct ux.
 Warranty deed, Frederick Plat ten to Mrs. Mary Tyson.
 Ouit-claim deed, Saginaw & Manistee Lumber Cc. to Swan Frieberg.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
5an bsTRaIdinO bu5IRe55 College
 and Civil 5eIVi(e Institute

All that any school can give, and more than any other will give Desirable positions for all graduates. Value for every cent of tuition paid. A lifetime scholarship. including books, stationery, etc, as long as you are in school. Nothing in its course of study except practical work We have no time for frllls.
 Thorough training in every depart ment, training that will fit you to do something.
 A postgraduate course that will pre- pare you to pass Civil Service ex- animation.
 Graduates who are boosters for the the school. They are our best recommendations Every student a fair and equal chance to fit himself for the best in life. Send for our new catalogue. Itis free.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
Weather Report

The following data for the week ending at 9 o'clock a. m., Apr. -I3, is furnished by Observer A. E. Hackett, in charge of the local office of the United States weather bureau.
 The mean temperature of the week was Al degrees, which is I degrees above normal.
 The highest temperature was 50 degrees on April 10th, and the lowest IS degrees on the I3.
 The highest temperature pre- viously recorded for the same per iod during the past B years was 75 degrees in 1907, and the low est, I2 degrees in 1900.
 The total precipitation during the week was 20 inch.
 The prevailing winds were from the. southwest and the average cloudiness was B per cent.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
MAINE MENTIONS
Maine, Ariz., April I2.

Maine, Ariz., April I2.
 Miss Minnie Tarr spent few hours at the Catholic school on Wednesday.
 l. McGaha visited at Red Cut Monday.
 R. $. Stripp visited with friends at Maine Monday.
 Mike Connors and Joe Dixon were in from their respective ranches the first of the week.
 John McWilliams was Flag staff visitor the last of the week. John Kramer, who has worked at the Baumgartner ranch the past winter, is now working for John McWilliams. Mrs. James Morehead came in from her ranch north of Maine Sunday for few hours visit. Pat Mccoy and A. K. Hawkins spent a few hours in Maine visit | ing with friends while on their way north with horses. F. A. Phillips, forester, trans acted business here Wednesday. M. K. Maynard was in Flagstaff Monday on business. Harry Albers has returned from his southern trip and spent Satur. urday at Maine looking after his ranch north of town.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
For All Skin Diseases

Dr. Bells Antiseptic Salve is the best. It is a creamy snow white ointment, pleasant to use, and every box is guaranteed. Price 25c. At all dealers.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
BELLEMONT NEWS NOTES
Bellemont, Ariz., April I2.


 George Clay was in Flagstaff on business Monday.
 James Hurley, who has spent the last three months in Los An geles, returned Sunday.
 Albert Schnar was Williams visitor last week
 Mrs. Vaughan of Winslow spent Sunday with her son and sister at the local depot.
 Andrew Watson and Brick An derson returned last week from an extended visit to the old home in Sweden.
 G. E. Gillie of Flagstaff was circulating among his Bellemont friends Sunday.
 Mrs. Brick Denver, who has been in Flagstaff under Dr. Man ning's care for the last week with a serious case of blood poisoning, came home Monday, but had to return that evening on No. 10. Fred McKever, engineer for the Saginaw, went to Williams Sun day to bring up one of the com pany's engines that has been in for repairs.
 Chas. Carlson spent Sunday and Monday with friends in Williams.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case Of Catarrh that cannot he cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. V. ]. CHENEY & O.. To ledo, Q. We. the undersgued have known Y. J. Cheney for the Inst l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable iu all business transactions md financially able 10 carry out any oOliga lons made by his firm.
 WAlDlNG. KiNEAN & MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. a't- ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces oi the system. Testmoniais sent free Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
 raKe Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sabbath School g:45 a. m. Morning Worship iI:00 a. m. Christian Enceavor 1:l5 p. m. Evening Worship 500 p m. Mid-week prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at BOO o'clock.
 H A. CLARK, Pastor. DIR R. H. H. BLoME, s s. Supt
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
scnoOL 0f Inf NaIlvIIY

This schoo. Is conducted in connection with the Catholic Church of Flagstan by the Sisters Of I.Oretto under the supervision o; he Pastor Of the Parish, Sister Lula Superior in charge The curriculum of studies comprises all the branches that pertain to a complete Grammar Course Music. both vocal and Instrumental. is taught by the Sisters,
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY
MfInoplsT fplscopAL cnuRcn

Ser, ices very Su Il .y. as fnl ow>; Sunday School. 10 a m Pub fc Worship n . m Junio. Lea. uc. 2 D m Epworth Leagur, I ;l5 D. m. Evening Wo sh D SD. m You aye cor, iaily inv tei Q worship with us. Stra ger \ d ways wele"mn
 CLYDE F. METCALF, Pastor PROF. O H RICHARDSON. $ s. Supt.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
Every Bottle Is Guaranteed

Every bottle of pr. Bells Pine Tar-Honey is guaranteed to give satisfaction in all throat and bron- chial troubles.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14

Lame shoulder is nearly always due to rheumatism of the muscles and quickly yields to the free ap- plication of Chamberlain's Lini- ment. For sale by all dealers.
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
CHURCH or rHt NATIVITY

Rev Cypri VAbrc Pastor. Tsom the nrsi Sunday Of May Jill the first Sunday Of O:tolier Masses on Sunday are celebrated at 3I and 0 o'clock q m. Rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.30 D. m.
 Dur ng the other months Masses are at $ and IO % Q m and the afternoon seryic, arc at {
The Coconino sun., 1911-04-14
SOME BARGAINS

For Sale--The best paying hotel in Northern Arizona in the rapidly growing town of Aolbrook. Will pay 30 to so per cent net on the in- vestment. S3,5OO down, balance On easy terms. Ad- dress box 3l, Holbrook, ArIz.
 For Sale--8O acre ranch on Little Colorado River near Holbrook. Has perpet- ual spring, and a part of it could be irrigated at nomi- nal expense. Produces 20 tons of Sacaton hay annu- ally. Cannot be beaten for truck and chicken ranch. Address box 3l, HoIbrook, Arizona,