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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Cuts His Throat on Train,

Burlington, Dec. "a man about
40 years of age, giving the name Of
John Johnson, attempted to commit
suicide on a Burlington route pas
senger train coming into Burlington
from Chicago, by cutting his throat
with a pen knife. He inflicted a
deep wound, which is serious, but
not dangerous. He was taken to a
local hospital. Johnson says he Is
married and has wife and five
children in jamestown, N. Y, and
that he is fugitive from justice. IT
is believed the man is demented.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

cures permanently rne cases no udwAnpC
S0d sends the incura Bile home without takinG6
10 from them. This Is why he continues
'isits year after year, while other doctors -
aade few visits and stopped. Or. Hhalla06G
yf Is an eminently successful specialist d 6
hronic diseases, proven By the many cures
hected IN chronic cases which have bSdied Tt
Kill Of all other physicians. His snsp.sa 81
,srience and extensive practice nave iais him
Z proficient that ho can naA1o ~ 10, g g dis
ase In few minutes.
Treats ali durable cases Of Catarrh, Nose
throat and Lung diseases. Aye and Ear
,tornach, Liver and Kidneys, Gravel Rheun,a
SIN. Paralysis, Neur algis, Nervous and Heart
diseases, Blood and Skin diseases, Epilepsy.
rights Disease and CONSUMPTION in early
sage; diseases OF theBladder and Female Organs,
liquor and Tobacco habit. Stammering cured
nd sure methods to prevent its recurrence given
never.failing remedy for Big Neck
PILES, FISTULAE and RUPTURE guaran
sed cured without detention from business
'peolal attention given to all Surgical
tases, and all diseases of the Eye, Ear.
SOse and Throat.
Grannlatee
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Social Affairs
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MACcABEE SURPRISE.

MACCABEE SURPRISE.
The T. NJ. Hughes home on Stock
dale street was the scene Of very
happy gathering of the Ladies OF the
Maccabees Friday evening, when
about fifteen OF their number took
Mrs. Hughes by complete surprise.
Music and games furnished the ev-
ening's amusements and light re-
freshments were served. Mrs.
Hughes was presented with beau
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Girl Killed PLAYMATE.

Hartford, KY, Dec. 9.-Eleven-
year-old Nellie Dowell, charged with
the murder of Gertrude Kirby, IL
year-old playmate, was placed on
trial here today. The Kirby girl
was found dead in a room at the
Dowell home last Sunday. A shot
gun was lying few feet from the
body. Nellie maintains her play
mates death was the result of an &C
cident.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

lege, Iowa Falls, was business Wis
ftor In town yesterday.
Harry Hotchkiss went to Mar
shalltown yesterday to visit his
father.
Mrs. J. G. Sullivan and children
went to Des Moines yesterday for a
short visit.
Miss Allie Gerber of Eagle
Grove is in the city today visiting
friends.
Mrs. Frank Drake returned yes
terday to her home in Radcliffe af-
ter visit here at the w. w. Pearce
home.
&C. w. Owens went to Marshall
town yesterday for a short visit.
Misses Mildred Horsley, Hattie
Fairfield, Hazelle McComb and Cora
Mccullough are spending the day in
Fort Dodge.
Mrs. G. H. Clifton is spending
the day in Woodstock.
Misses Belle Wyckoff and Anna
Peterson are spending the day in
Fort Dodge with friends.
Benjamin Hensel is business
visitor in Duncombe today.
Mrs. F. e. Edwards and daugh-
ter Nellie went to Fort Dodge to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walterick of Will
liams are in town today.
Miss Maggie Roland went to
Eagle Grove today to spend Sunday.
Paul Walterick, who is now en-
ployed in the Vienna Cafe, went 10
Williams yesterday for short visit.
John Thompson of Ellsworth is
in the city today.
Largest display Of cut glass ever
in the city, at Teed & Teed's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Milwaukee Train Wrecked.

Denison, Dec. "a wreck occur
red on the Milwaukee railway half
way between Manila and Buck
Grove early yesterday morning,
caused by fiange breaking on one
of the wheels of freight car. The
track was cleared late last evening.
No one was injured, but the acct
dent resulted in the destruction of
three cars of meat, five cars Of coal
and four empties.
Large line of nice clocks at iced
&c Teed's. 7d12t2f2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Mirrors and brushes at Teed's.
Shredder Washes Finger.

Estherville, Dec. 9.-While feed
ing corn into corn shredder one
day this week, Ed Holforf of Dolli-
yer caught two fingers Of his right
hand in the machinery and mashed
them so that 1t was necessary to
have them amputated. He is getting
along as well as could be expected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
EXPLOSION MAY be Fatal.

Keokuk, Dec. s.-Thomas Stewart
probably was injured fatally yestei.
day and two other workmen less SER
iously hurt by the accidental dis
charge of dynamite on the dam UNI
der construction here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Dirsa Jury Disagrees.

Sioux City, Dec. 9.-The jury In
the case OF Mike Dirsa, accused of
killing his sweetheart, Karoline
Gribauszuse, disagreed yesterday af-
ternoon, standing six for acquittal
and six for conviction.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Job Cost Rich Gold Mine.


Washington, D. c., Dec. g.
Whether ]. Potter Whittren lost his
claim to rich gold mine in Alaska
because he held a paltry federal JOB
now Is before the supreme court Of
the United States Whittren first
discovered gold in Alaska in 1902.
He marked off his claim, but includ-
ed half an acre too much within
it's bounds. 1t is claimed that he
lost title to the mine because in re-
ducing the boundaries to the reQuir-
ed amount he excluded the hole
from which the gold had been min
ed. BY the next year, when he dis
covered gold within the proper
bounds, Whittren had become dep
uty mineral surveyor of the United
States.
Otto Halla and others now claim
title to the mine in question on the
ground that Whittren lost his Claim
in 1902 and was disqualified from
gaining another after he became
deputy mineral surveyor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Edward Coughlin Guilty.

Clinton, Dec. Edward Cough
lin yesterday afternoon was found
guilty of murder in the second de-
gree. He will be sentenced within
three days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Circle of Flame Surrounds Babe.

ClTCle VI EldInc SuiIounuS odDS.
Iowa City, Dec. 9.-Hearing un-
usually loud cries from her 2-yeac-
old son in his room overhead, Mrs
NJ. l.. Deaton rushed upstairs from
her work at her home yesterday, to
find little David Deaton on his bed
surrounded by an almost perfect
circle of flames. He had foun1
matches somewhere in the room and
climbing to his bed amused himself
by lighting them and placing them
in precise position around him.
His escape from frightful burns
was nothing short of miraculous.
The mother grabbed him up from
the bed, smothering the small flame
which nd started to lick his
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Is. He is uninjured.

dresses. He is uninjured.
This is the second time within a
few months that the lad has escap-
ed serious injury. Poison ivy which
poisoned his grandmother severely
by only slight contact left him un.
scathed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

Wireless umbrellas for ladies and
gentlemen up to fifteen dollars at
Teed & Teed's. 7d12t2f2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
DIR. RICHARDSON.

DR.. RICHARDSON.
Office at 713 Wilson avenue, irs'
door south Of Louis Franks elstk
ing store. Speciality, diseases o.
women. Calls answered day ana
night. =
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

Good holiday goods at Teed's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Our Business Directory.

FL. DRAKE,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Homeopathist.
Diseases Of women Q speciality. 4
complete Xray and Electrical Equip
ment. Office 712 Wilson Ave. Dstl
phones at Office and residence. I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

Largest display Of cut glass ever
In the city, at Teed & Teed's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

G. 7. McCAULIFF, II. D.
Office over Browns drug stors
corner Of Des Moines and Second
streets. Calls attended day or nighs
Both phones. I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

Holidays at Teed's. 7d12t2i
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

1t is reported that Williams is
soon to have another newspaper.
with w. H. HELEN as editor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
DR.. F. A. BoYsEN,
DENTIST

Over Aug. F. Mueller's hardwan
store. Martin phone 261. Indepea
dent phone 1876. I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

Fine Job work at this ONCE.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
WONDERFUL CURES

tiful berry spoon. The ladies de-
parted wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes
much happiness for the future.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

Manicure goods for every one u
Teed's. 7d12t2f2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

Iowa's fine fall weather is incom-
parable.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
NERVOUS DEBILITY,
Sexual Weakness and
Private Diseases
q Specially.

Stood Poison, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, strictufs
ssminal Weakness and the effects OF early Vici
= Excess, producing Emissions, Debility, NeYv
usness, Dizziness, Defective Memory eta
shich ruins mind and body. positively cured.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27
TOWN IS BEING REBUILT
Flood of Waters Has Not Taken Black
River Falls, Wis.,, From the Map.

More than a million dollars absolute.
ly disappearing in the short time OF
two hours was the toll collected by the
waters at Black River Falls, Wiscon-
sin. Even the residents OF the town
could not realize what 1t meant until
the lake formed by the HATFIELD dam
was dry, and the rush Of waters had
passed on to the Mississippi.
Just out of reach Of the flood the
business men and residents of the
place watched the waters carry away
the buildings that represented the
homes Of business enterprises which
1t had taken years OF effort to build.
Among the larger industries seemingly
wiped out within a few minutes was
the plant of Coles Carbolisalve. This
plant, along with others that suffered a
like fate, is today being rebuilt, and
the business men Of Black River Falls
promise that better town shall re-
place the one destroyed by the raging
floods, and that just as rapidly as men
and material can put 1t together. 1t Is
catastrophies like the breaking Of the
Hatfield dam that demonstrate the
American spirit.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

for If you but once fully realize our
situation you will certainly feel that
am merely endeavoring to perform
my plain duty"
Il will, of course, bow TO the newt.
able, sir" she said. land shall en-
deavor to adapt myself TO the require
ments of my unfortunate situation.
May venture to inquire what you
now propose to do?"
To the right of where we stood the
ground soped rapidly downward un-
til the dense darkness at the foot OF
the steep deflle shrouded everything
from view. The descent appeared
rocky and impracticable, and could
distinguish the sound OF rapid water
far below. On the opposite side stood
dense wood, the outer fringe OF
trees overhanging the road. and
through the waving ieaves the moon
light checkered the ground with sill
yer. while the dense masc beyond
seemed to fow back up the steep side
OF the mountain. thick with under.
| brush. Just below US. and possibly
fifty feet from the highway. could
perceive small o"e-story log cabin.
as silent. gloomy. and deserted to all
outward appearance as were the SOM
ber woods OF which 1t formed part
There seems small choice" I said.
speaking as cheerfully as possible.
! But propose to investigate the log
hut yonder. and learn II II may not
afford some degree OF shelter. II you
| will rest here. In the shadow Of these
trees. will soon discover whether II
has inmates or not"
She followed me In silence across
the road to the spot designated. but ns
| turned to leave her seated upon the
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

1t was something certainly--a dead
ened, mufiied, shufiling sound directly
in our front. followed by a strange
noise OF scraping. as II With a dull
knife on wood.
Wait here" said sternIy. Prob
ably it Is nothing more dangerous
than 4 rat
felt my way carefully around the
table, a revolver ready in my hand.
There was nothing to be found there
nothing, indeed. in the room; for
from my new position | could look
! backward and distinguish in the moon
| light the details of that simple,
squalid interior. ran my hands
along the rough logs OF the further
wall Ay! here was break. doubt,
less door: and cropping along the
| crack | found the latch.
There was no longer any noise
audible, and | drew the door inward,
| never dreaming of danger. Suddenly.
with fierce. wild spring out OF the
dark. huge body hurled itself di.
/ rectly at my throat. striking with such
headlong impetus that | went back.
ward as IL shot. crashing against the
table. then to the floor, dropping my
weapon as fell. There was no noise
no sound. while for an instant. with
strength OF sheer desperation. held
back the swapping Jaws that breathed
hot fire into my very face. With a
bound backward Of Its great body the
beast jerked free from my grip. and
the next instant had sunk its dripping
fangs. deep and hard. into the lesh
OF my shoulder. As the intense pain
shot through me. my right hand
driven with all the force could mus.
ter. caught the monster once. twice.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

But the Sergeant said there was a
Federal picket post at the crossing OF
the White Briar."
Her voice trembled rs she spoke.
He merely supposed there would
be; but even IL It were true. We have
no positive means OF knowing that the
men stationed there would be of the
regular service. Doubtless those
thieving. numbering bands-such as
that headed by Red Lowrie. OF whom
you may have heard-are sufficiently
organized TO keep patrols posted. and
may. indeed. be utilized at times by
both armies for that purpose. Were
you TO go TO them you might be SIM
ply walking into den OF wolves"
But could you not so with me?"
| smiled at the naive innocence OF
her query.
Il wish you to feel that | have
never thought so much about my own
danger as about yours" | returned
quietly. But would it be a pleasure
even to you to behold me swinging
lIOlll lnt lIulb VI h NiCt, nuns oo Il
spy without trial, merely because |
ventured 10 walk with you into a Fed
eral campo"
could see her eyes now resting
full upon me, and much OF the hard
ness and doubt seemed to have gone
out of them as she scanned my un-
covered features in the dim light. /
scarcely think | was ever considered
a handsome man even by MY friends.
but | was young then. frank Of face,
with that about me which easily IN
spired confidence. and it did me good
to note how her eyes softened. and TO
mark the perceptible tremor in her
voice as she cried impulsively:
oh. no! Not that"
Your words yield me new heart" |
replied lervently. determined. now
that ice was partially broken to per-
nit no excuse for its again forming.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

I grass, and well protected from prying
eyes. she hurried quickly after me
and in her agitation SO far forgot her
self as to touch my sleeve with her
hand.
"Oh, please do not leave me here
alone. | am not naturally timid, yet
everything is so gloomy cannot stand
go,"
Most assuredly you shall il you de-
sire" | returned heartily.
There appeared before us dim, lit
tle-used path leading in among the
trees, and following its erratic curves
we were soon before the cabin. which
grew even more uninviting as we
drew near. AS paused moment be-
fore the closed door. in order that
might listen for any possible SOUND
within, | could hear her quick breath
ing. as though the terror OF the mo-
ment had driven all else from her
mind. The wooden latch yielded
readily enough to my pressure, and
pushing wide open the door. which
creaked slightly upon its rusty hinges,
| stepped across the puncheon thres-
hold onto the hard earthen floor. There
was no window visible, and the slight
reflection of moonlight which crept
in through the doorway scarcely re-
vealed the nature of that dark inter
ior. could dimly perceive what | be
lieved to be a table directly in front OF
me, while certain other indistinct and
Ill defined shadows might be chairs
pushed back against the wall. At least
this room was without occupants yet
1t was with every sense alert that
entered, pressing slowly past the table
toward where | felt the fireplace
would naturally be, knowing that my
companion was yet with me, her hand
clutching my arm.
OH" she cried sharply in terror
what was that"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27
ALMOST CRAZY WITH ECZEMA

II, the undersigned, cannot give
enough praise to the Cuticura Rem
edies. l had been doctoring for at
least year for eczema on my foot. /
had tried doctor after doctor all to
no avail. When young girl l spruined
my ankle three different times, paying
little or no attention to it, whe,. five
years ago small spot showed upon
my left ankle. | was worried and sent
for a doctor. He said it was eczema
He drew small bone from the ankle
about the size Of match ana about
an inch long, The small holA grew
to about the size of an apple, and the
eczema spread to the knee. The doc
tors never could heal the hole In the
ankle. The whole foot ran water all
the time.
my husband and my sons we're up
night and day wheeling me from one
room to another in the hop Of giving
me some relief. / would sit for hours
at time in front Of the fireplace
hoping for daybreak. The pain was
so intense | was almost crazy, in fact,
| would lose my reason for hours at
a time One day a friend of mine
dropped in to see me. No more had
she glanced at my foot than she ex-
claimed: Mrs. Finnegan, why in the
world don't you try the Cuticura Rem
edies!' Being disgusted with the doc
tors and their medicines, and not be-
ing able to sleep at Ill, | decided to
give the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment trial. After using them
three days that night | slept as sound
as silver dollar for eight long hours
l awoke in the morning with but very
little pain, in fact I thought l was
in heaven. After using the Cuticura
Remedies for three months was per-
fectly restored to health, thanks to
the Cuticura Soap and Ointment. I
will be sixty-four years of age my
next birthday, hale and hearty at pres
ent." (SignedD Mrs. Julia Ffnnegan,
2234 Hebert St. st. Louis, Mo- Mar.
Z, 1911. Although Cuticura SoaD and
Ointment are sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere, a sample of each.
with 32-page book, will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura."
Dept. IL X, Boston.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27
DypH.H HWACMr GLPC SCO

and | bowed again; but | venture 70
tell you this merely because | have
already fully determined to dispatch
the sergeant forward with the mes
sage. and remain behind myself 70
render you every protection possible. "
Very we'll. sir: simply yield u
what am powerless to avoid. and
viii obey your orders however dis
tasteful they may be. What is your
first commando"
That you dismount. The sergeant
must ride your horse. as he is the
more fit OF the two"
Greatly to my surprise and relief
she placed her gauntleted hand in
mine. and, without SO much as word
OF protest. permitted me to swing her
lightly from the saddle to the ground.
Craig" called. come here.
You know your work" | said 10
him briefly. And now the sooner
you are at 1t the better. Ride this
horse and lead your own AS soon as
you deliver Lees message at head.
quarters. hunt up the cavalry brigade
commander and report TO him nay po-
sition. Get detail. insist upon one,
and be back here by tomorrow with
out fail. That is ALL"
He saluted. wheeled about. swung
lightly into saddle and rode off on a
rapid trot. grasping. as he passed
down the hill. the rein of his own
mount, and leading it. tagging be-
hind him, until the night swallowed
the figures. and even the sound of the
hoof-beats could be no longer heard.
We were alone
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27
SYNOPSIS

The story opens In a Confederate tent
Rf a critical stage or the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts 10 Capt Wayne an important
Sergt. Craig old army scout wayne
starts on his mission. Tie two. after a
Wild ride. get within the lines OF the
enemy In the darkness. Wayne Is taken
for Federal officer who came 70 keep an
appointment. and young lady on horse
back Is given In his charge. She Is
northern girl and attempts TO escape out
falls
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27
Association Of Ideas.

'You have great many flies and
mosquitoes" said the rather super
cilious girl.
Yep" replied Farmer Corntossel.
II didn't like to mention it. but I've
noticed every year that flies, mos
quitoes and summer boarders all ap-
pears to be on hand at the same
time"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

Editor-I am obliged to decline your
poem with thanks. ! am very sorry.
but
Poet-But what?
Editor-The management insists up
on my declining all poems that way,
you know,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

All the worlds a stage and all the
men and women are merely kickers
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

Constipation causes and aggrvates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
lite family laxative.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

Nrs Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Childrss
teeshing. softens the gums, reduces innamms-
tion, allays PAIN cures wind collie, 36e . bottle
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

send Zc stamp Tor Hve samples OF my very cholc-
est Gold Hmbossed Birthday, Flower and Motto
Post Cards. beautiful colors and loveliest designa
Art Post Card Club. TSl Jackson St., Topeka Kansas
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

Experience may be the best teacher.
but some people prefer more fash
ionable school
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-10-27

Some Of us are apt to take advice
that doesn't belong to US.