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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-08
DISTRICT COURT

AT 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon
Chas. B. Henderson concluded the
first arg ument for the defense in
the Dye arson case, and a recess
was then ken until 8 o'clock in
the evening. Attorney King then
began the opening argument for
the defense and talked until
about IL o'clock. He went into
the details CT the cause taking up
point after point of the proceeding
argument, showing the evi4en
in a different light. His argum-
ent was eloquent and the jury fol-
lowed him clcs, y during the three
hours he had the stand. The
court room was crowded to
capacity during Attorney Kings
argument. When court convened
this morning a 10 o'clock Judge
Perky began tn :l,5ing argument
for the defense and talked until
non- He did rot SO into the de-
tails Of the case but confined himself
toa few Of the salient features
and general resume of the case.
The judges talk was logical con-
vincing and probably had the most
telling effect on the jury of any of
the arguments up to this time.
Shortly before noon the Judge,
attire congratulating the jury and
admonishing them to weigh closely
all the evidence, closed the case
for the defense.
A recess was then taken until 2
O'clock this afternoon.
At the afternoon session Attrney
Gedney began the closing argu-
ment for the state and for the
case. 1t his opening statement he
said that he would discuss the
evidence to considerable length.
He is still talking at the time we 20
to press and it will probably
require night session for him to
conclude his argument.
At the close Of his argument the
instructions will be read to the
jury by Judge Averil and the case
will 90 &c the jury late tonight.
A large audiance is in atten.
dance at the closing of the case
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
KIND DEED
REMEMBERED
Hobo Returns After Two Months to
pay for Dinner Given him
by Proprietor of Ar
cade Restaurant.
WAS LOOKING PROSPEROUS
Kindness was not Misplaced in This
Instance but Helped Man
to Success.
, LOOKING PROSPEROUS

The scriptural teaching with ref
erence to "cast thy bread upon the
waters, etc." was exemplified here
yesterday in an incident that hap
pened at the Arcade restaurant.
Some two months ago young man,
haggard and famished looking, ap-
piled at the kitchen door of the eat
ing house for employment with
which to pay for his dinner. He was
told that they had no work for him
to do, but was given good hot dim
ner anyway. He thanked the pro-
prietor for the kindness extended
him, and departed.
Mr.. Mccall, proprietor of the Ar
cade, thought nothing Of the Incl
dent, but it was recalled to his mind
yesterday, when we'll dressed
young man entered the place and
said that he wished to pay his bill.
Mr.. Mccall did not remember him.
and told him that he owed nothing
there, but he insisted that he owed
twenty-five cents, and then told of
the time when he applied at the
kitchen door for aid. He said that
he had not forgotten and that he
wanted to pay for his dinner. This
he did and then related to Mr.. Nc
Call how he had gained courage at
ter the good dinner, took up his
search for work, and was finally
successful. He now has good po-
sition within fifty miles Of Webster
City and is doing wellr Prior to his
being fed at the restaurant, he had
about lost his faith in mankind, he
said, and was almost tempted to
steal-he was so hungry. However,
the considerable kindness displayed
by Mr.. and Mrs. Mccall aroused him
to renewed faith and energy and
put him on the right road to sue
cess.
Mr.. Mccall stated that he had
been in the hotel and eating house
business for something like thirteen
years, and this was the first time
he had ever had like incident
happen to him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Webster City Drops a Loosely Play
ed Contest to Travelling Semi
Professional Aggre-
cation.
SCORE 4 TO 6 AT END OF GAME
Locals We're Weak on Fielding
Also Suffered Slump in
Batting Averages.
SCORE 4 TO 6 AT END OF GAME

Webster City lost a rather loosely
played game to the Coon Rapids
club at the west side ball park yes
terday afternoon by the score Of 4
to 6.
Errors and inability to find the
delivery Of the visitors slab artist.
was responsible for the loss Of the
game. The battle was lost in the
second inning, when three errors,
walk and hit-all in a job lot
allowed the Coon Rapids boys four
scores. Every score save one was
due to the loose fielding Of the local
boys. Long was also inclined to be
wild when men were on bases and q
general lack Of vim and energy
seemed to be prevalent among the
home team.
The score stood four to six at the
opening of the last half of the
ninth, but the locals couldn't find
the necessary hits to tie the score
and the fight was over. A good sig
ed crowd Of enthusiastic fans wit
messed the game. The score:
Coon Rapids:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
An Enjoyable Picnic.

w. Millholand and family OF Al
den arrived here Saturday for
short visit with Ed McFarlane and
family. While here the two FAINT
lies, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Wetkavska and daughter and
Mr.. and Mrs. James Traver, pic
nicked in the woods on Boone riv-
er. All are former old neighbors in
Odeboldt and the picnic was there
fore most enjoyable one--so much
so that they hope for like reunion
sometime in the future. Before sep
arating they named the picnic spot
Happy Valley" Mr.. Traver's CAM
era carried away some fine records
of the people present and the scenes
of the day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
CENTRAL'S
MANY FRUIT TRAINS
They Have the Right-of-Way and
Make Better Time Than
Passenger Trains.

The fruit season is on in full
swing on the Illinois Central. From
now on, the Central expects about q
train load day. Sunday there
were four fruit trains passed over
this division, composed Of from
thirty to thirty-five cars each. These
trains are mostly bound for Colum-
bus, Buffalo and New York. Their
time across the division Is most of
the time better than that Of an Or
binary passenger train. The lest
engines obtainable are put on these
trains and they are relayed over d.
vision after division in the fastest
time possible. Only three minutes
is allowed each train to stop at i'm
portant terminals and this Is only
to check up. There is probably onlJ
one class Of merchandise carried by
railroads that Is given faster move
ment than these fruit trains and
that is the silk specials. When a
train load Is received on the coas:
it is rushed overland at rate very
seldom attained by first class pas
senger train. In fact, great mum.
Der OF passenger trains are side
tracked to make way for these all.
important silk and fruit trains.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
SUS1AINS SUDDEN
PARALYTIC STROKE
M. ]. Boughton Victim of Paralysis
Unable to Speak-Whole
Side of Body Affected.

Stricken suddenly with paralysis
NJ. j. Boughton, was made an in
valid the other day. One whole side
of his body is affected and he is un-
able to talk coherently.
The stroke came upon Mr.. Bough'
ton quite suddenly last Friday even.
ing, as he was unhitching his horse
after a drive about the city. He is
able to use his leg and arm a very
little, but his condition is serious
His son. Bert Boughton and wife
Of Brodhead. Wisconsin, arrived
last night, and his daughter. Mrs
c. Il. Doolittle of Stoughton, Wis
consin, arrived today. His othe'
daughter, Mrs. Carl Powell Of
Pierre, South Dakota, is expected tt
arrive tomorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
ARE BUILD
ing MANY SILOS
Iowa State College at Ames has big
Demand for Bulletin on
Subject

1t is doubtful If another state in
the midwest will show such a rec
ord of silo building at the end Of
the present season as Iowa. 1t Is
estimated by the agricultural engin-
eering department of the Iowa State
college at Ames that not less than
5000 of these structures will have
been built and possibly nearer
1000. Prof. J. B. Davidson. at the
head of the department, says that
the college has been flooded with in
quiries about silo building all sum-
mer and that he and his associates
have been kept busy answering
them.
The demand for a newly issued
bulletin written by Prof. w. j. Ken
nedy on Filling the Silo" reflects
the situation. An edition of 5000
printed only two weeks ago is al
ready practically exhausted and a
new edition is to be hurried out.
For the most part the silos erect
ed this year are the wooden struct-
ures. Seven or eight of those have
been put up to one Of masonry. But
the masonry silo, built after de-
signs furnished free by the state
college. are rapidly increasing In
number. Their expense is but lit
tie more and their durability APP
peals to farmers who build to last.
In 1910 probably 100 or more of
these masonry silos, named THE
Iowa Silo" by the college, were
erected. This year the number viii!
reach 400 or more.
The value of the silo has been
thoroughly demonstrated In nearly
every Iowa community. 1t is OF
value every season, but this year 1t
is. proving a godsend to feeders.
Well handled, silo will pay for IT.
self, almost, in its first year through
the increased value 1t gives to corn
for feeding. Long experiments
show that silage fed cattle may be
fattened at two-thirds the usual
cost. The college advises every farm
er to build silo, this year Of all
years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
D. CARL SUCCESSFUL BIDDER

The awarding of the contract for
the construction of approximately
eight thousand, three hundred and
twenty five feet of water main was
made last night. There were five
bidders for the work, the success
full one being G. D. Carl.
The bidders and their estimates
submitted were as follows:
C.. D. Carl .............$l W
Hawkeye Con. Co. 1890. 1,249.Oo
Zitterell & Sullivan $50. 1,322.OO
Tuscola Supply & Con. Co. 2,10s.50
A delegation of citizens residing
on Walnut street between Des
Moines and Prospect streets. ap-
peared before the council with q
grievance about the reconstruction
of the electric light poles on their
street. They were afraid that some
of their shade trees were going to
be despoiled. The matter was left
in the hands of the electric light
committee and the city superintend-
ent for investigation.
The monthly reports of the differ
ent city officers were read and plac-
ed on file, and the usual grist of
bills was allowed, after which the
meeting was adjourned till the even
ing of August 22nd.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
SPEED Law
ESTABLISHED
The City Council Passes Ordinance
Governing Speed Of Autos
and Manner Of Their
Operation.
TEN MILE LIMIT IN THE CITY
Drivers of All Vehicles Must Keep
to Center of Street Lines at
Intersections.
TEN MILE LIMIT IN THE CITY

One of the most important legis-
lative acts of the city council for
some time, was an ordinance passed
and adopted last night with refer
ence to rules OF the road for motor
and other vehicles. It is quite COM
prehensive in its scope and will I'M
doubtedly be the means Of avoiding
many accidents in the future.
1t regulates the speed and man
ner of operating motor and other
vehicles, regulates the carrying Of
lights as means of warning after
night, the display of registration
numbers, and provides penalties for
violation. One Of the things tina:
will do much to prevent accidents is
a paragraph with reference to turn
ing corners which makes it imper-
alive for the driver Of all classes Of
vehicles to keep to the right of the
center line Of both streets for dis
lance of one hundred feet in both
directions.
The violation of the ordinance is
made misdemeanor and is punish
able by fine Of not more than one
hundred dollars, or Imprisonment in
the county Jail for period of thir-
ty days.
The establishment of signs at the
city limits on all roads entering
town, warning all auto drivers to
slow down to ten miles per hour, is
one of the features Of the new law.
The ten mile limit is to be enforc-
ed to the letter within the plated
portion of the city.
No person under fifteen years Of
age is to be permitted to drive
motor car without being accompan-
led by their parent or guardian.
The ordinance becomes operative
Immediately upon its publication.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
There Have Been Frequent Showers
Over the Larger Part Of
the State During Past
Week.
,ARLY CORN BADLY DAMAGED.
Pastures and Late Potatoes Have
Been Improved-Crop Sum-
mary on Aug. l.

Following is the government
weather and crop service bulletin,
sent out from Des Moines for the
week ending Aug. 6:
With very nearly normal temper
ature and frequent showers over the
larger part of the state, late crops
generally show an improvement over
last week. The rainfall was copious
to heavy over the eastern and ex-
IRENE southwestern counties, and in
those sections the improvement, es-
pecially in late corn and potatoes,
is we'll marked, while in other dis
tricts where the showers were light
to moderate the improvement was
slight or the crops barely held their
own. The rains, however, came too
late over the western two-thirds of
the state to be of much benefit 10
early corn, which has been badly
damaged by the drought and will
not produce more than half Of a
crop. Except in the eastern. coun-
ties late corn has been in critical
condition, but with a continuance
OF showers or a good soaking rain
will make a fair yield. Pastures and
late potatoes have improved in many
sections, but much more rain is
needed. Thrashing from shock has
been completed in many localities
and a start has been made with fall
blowing in sections where there has
been sufficient rain to soften the
ground. The week closed with
heavy rains in the central counties.
Following is summary of re.
ports from crop correspondents OF
the service August list. The condi-
ton of corn is unusually variable,
sections of the state as shown by es-
Inmates ranging from rs to 105 per
cent, and the final output Of this
crop depends upon future weather
conditions. Estimates of conditions
are as follows: Corn, 50 per cent;
potatoes, "a. pastures, 50; apples,
rs; grapes, "a. On August /, 1910.
corn was rated at COS per cent, and
on July 1, 1911, at 102 per cent.
The average condition on August list
for the past ten years is So per cent
Thrashing returns and estimates
show the following average yield of
harvested crops: Winter wheat, 21;
spring wheat, IA; oats, "a; barley
%; rye, II bushels per acre. These
figures are subject to change upon
receipt of final returns, but if they
are sustained this state will have
over 100000 bushels of wheat of
good quality, and about 110,000,00O
bushels of oats of fair quality.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Fosdick Goes to Webster City.

Under the above caption the
Pomeroy Herald last week contain
ed the following item in relation to
J. NJ. Fosdick, the gentleman who is
now local manager of the former II
linois Central elevator. recently
bought by the Western Elevator
Company:
"Jay Fosdick has been assigned
to the management Of an elevator
that the Western Elevator company
has recently bought at Webster
City, and on Monday moved to that
city with his family.
The structure is being overhaul
ed and put in good condition to
handle the business at that point.
Mr.. Fosdick was down there last
week and returned here over Sun
day. He put enterprise and push
into the management of the Wes-
terms business here until they sold
to the farmers, and the fact that
they have put him In larger field
where the competition and larger
size Of business make greater de-
mands on his resources. is evidence
that they appreciate his services.
More than that he is genial in his
associations.
A company of neighbors who es-
recially regretted the departure Of
the family gathered at their home
Saturday evening without invita-
tons and enjoyed farewell social
visit with them. A cut glass water
set for Mr.. and Mrs. Fosdick. and a
dish for Mrs. Thorn. were presented
as mementos OF Pomeroy friend
ships. That they may enjoy busi-
ness success and gain many congen-
ial friends in their new home is the
wish of all"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Ready for Business.

My new Photographic studio is
now open and ready for business.
have had ample experience in this
line and am prepared to serve the
public in the highest degree of the
photographers art. Portraiture,
copying, charging, interior and ex-
terror work, home portraiture by
daylight or flashlight, etc. Studio
over Metcalf's dry good store. Re-
member the name and the place.
The public is cordially invited to
call and inspect my place and ex-
anime work.
7d2f1t1 The Traver Studio.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Brodin-Poor.

Last evening at the B. M. John
ston home on Division street occur
red the marriage of Miss Freda
Brodin and Mr.. Chester Poor, both
of Hallock, MINI. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. McCracken
in the presence of few friends.
Miss Brodin has for some time
been making her home at the j. w.
Hittle home and is a very estimable
young lady. Mr.. Poor is prosper
GUS young farmer of Hallock, a
young man we'll worthy of his
bride. They left last night for
their home in Hallcck with the
best wishes of their friends here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Lumber.

Grade for grade, we believe our
lumber to be better than that to
be found for the same price in 9TH
er yards.
We try to make it so by the most
careful buying. We demand the
highest quality for the price and
the lowest price for the quality
and give you the same.
That is the only kind of lumb Il
you ought to buy-the only kind
we sell. diff
Young & Clifton, Lumbermen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
An ENJOYABLE Picnic,

The c. w. B. M. Of the Christian
church enjoyed a picnic near F. A.
Huddlestun's Friday. 1t was in
honor Of Mrs. e. X. Lee, mother OF
Mrs. s. w. Meadow. About fifty
people were present. An interest
ing program was given, two good
numbers being Rev. B. E. Youtz
talk on young Peoples Work" and
Mrs. e. X. Lees on Temperance
Work." Mrs. Lee being a member
Of the w. c. T. U. in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, her home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is a list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Webster
City postoffice for the week ending.
b. Claussen.
Mrs. Johnston.
Miss Bethine Smith.
Mrs. D. l.. Storrs.
A. F. Willoughby.
II not called for In two weeks will
be sent to dead letter Office. Wash
ington, d. c. r. G. Clark, P. M.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

There will be an entertainment
at the Methodist church Tuesday
evening, August Is, given under
the auspices of the Eltekeh class OF
the Methodist Sunday school. The
entertainment is to be home talent,
consisting of some of the best in the
city. The proceeds are to go into
the funds for the new church which
is soon to be erected The class
wish all to come and they also as
sure you that you will feel repaid.
The programme is to be printed lat
er. f1d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Four III With Diphtheria.

Paullina, Aug. S.-Four persons
are sick with diphtheria at the home
of William Cain. They are Mrs.
Cain, two daughters and grand
child. No other cases have been re-
ported in town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Has Appendicitis.

James Bowers, farmer residing
about ten miles southwest of the
city, was brought to st. Joseph's
Mercy hospital this morning. He
is suffering from appendicitis and
will undergo an operation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

There was nothing doing" with
reference to the matter between
State Fire Marshal Roe and local
Fire Chief Newman at the meeting
of the city council last night. The
question Of a raise. in salary was not
brought up during the session. nor
did Mr.. Newman put in his appear
ance, and it is presumed that the
reports to the state official will be
Forthcoming from the local chief.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

The Methodist ladies aid society
will meet Wednesday afternoon at
8 O'Clock, with Mrs. G. w. Two
good, on Second street. 1t will be
the regular business meeting and at
the close a 10 cent lunch will be
served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

The spirit of faction is directly
opposed to the spirit of lofty pa
triOtism.-John Tyler.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Local Briefs

Miss Sylvia Adline Wha1ey of this
city and Mr.. Frank King of Water
loo were recently married in Cedar
Falls. The couple will make their
home In Waterloo, where Mr.. King
is in the drug business.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Darnell, resid-
ing near Flugstad, are mourning
the loss of their infant daughter,
who died Saturday afternoon and
was buried here Sunday. The lit
tie girl was four months and twenty
days old, and succumbed to an at
tack OF cholera infantum.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

Lost, lady's hand bag, containing
gold chain. some newspapers and
book. Return to this Office. 7d2fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

Two front office rooms, over ou,
clothing store, to rent.
5d6 Cash & Lehnhard.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

Special sale on flynets until the
season is over. F. E. Grempel.
d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

Wanted, a competent girl for gen.
eral homework. Mrs. Alexander
Groves. 4d3t1f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08
Totals. ..29 4 8 81 Is
Score by innings:

Coon Rapids 20 4 0 0 0 l 0 0-6
Webster City 80 0 90 0 1 0 8 %
Struck out-by Fisher, s; by
Long, G. Bases on balls-off Fish
er, 4; off Long,. Hit by pitched
balls-by Fisher, /. Two base hits
Stiles, Dodge. Double plays
Stuart to Dodge; Stapleton to
Steele; Kile to Steele. Umpire
Clark. Time of game-140.
The big game with the ''Tennes-
see Rats is on at the ball park this
afternoon. The Tennessee Rats"
play here both today and tomorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

Lost, iron wheel from truck
wagon. Finder please notify Chas.
P. Claude, Martin phone 1921. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

Try the daily a month.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-08

For sale, three good work horses
and two coming three next spring.
f1t1* George Abbas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-09-02
Observations

cosT Of Twins gong upl again The deadly
what gets
dyfamng Colorado sounds funny
s~eeteF than
used.
watering places
for sinse lot OF money TO
for health after It's gone
France srmany and the United Since
Chinese Nasty long phrase. isn't NJ
~y,...- ..,., ~. :.
haem Press announcing ho~
rnany hundred aco applied the job
and in orchards
bright lights The bugs
~ q the lights daree netting
Fashion IN trumpet
and appeals 20 hubby
did see woman WITHOUT
1or hairy
revoked because he patients
produced small balls OF
witch galisones What addition be
would highfinance circies'
PEOPLE ought have chance the water front
bunch OF making broad
down in the heart OF the shipping district where the cool
and the people walk on FREE
charge Think OF that.