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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

them. Il work in an Office and we
have no danger or excitement"
How about sports?" the examiner
asked. DO you football? Baseball?
Do you box? Do you belong to an
athletic club?"
"'No-none Of that stuff. l guess
I'm a safe risk
do you scorch?"
What do you mean?"
DO you drive your car faster than
the speed limit?''
Il have no car"
What? How do you get about?-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

Secretary Wilson before becoming eff
fective.
Dr.. Wiley expressed the opinion
that "absinthe is one of the worst enc
mics of man, and if we can keep the
people of the United States from be-
coming slaves to this demon we viii
do il"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
PAPER Towels.

There IS now on the market a paper
towel. and for it many advantages are
claimed
The paper towel is made Of tough.
soft. absorbent crepe tissue paper
made up In long strips which are
rolled. For use paper towels are car
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

After many years glass came TO De
used in large sizes. and OF recent
years it has been the practice to have
but a single sheet, often In a very
large size of plate glass. These are
permissible only where the view war
rants their use. The average house
or cottage is better without them. az
they suggest the show window OF
shop rather than a dwelling
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
FIFTY-NINE BODIES FOUND
Hope Practically Abandoned of Find
ing More Live Miners.

Hope Practically Abandoned of Find
ing More Live Miners.
Knoxville, Tenn. Fifty-nine
dead bodies have been removed
from the Cross Mountain mine, which.
with the five men rescued alive, makes
a total of fifty given up from the tomb.
The officials of the company claim
that there were only So men at work
at the time of the explosion, but even
were they able to tell exactly those
who checked in, still many miners.
boys and helpers went into the mines
who do not appear on the company's
list
Not another live miner will in all
probability, be taken from the mine,
as there is little to indicate that there
is a living thing in the underground
passages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
Girl Held a. SLAYER Free.

Louisville, KY. = Eleven-year-old
Nellie Dowen was dismissed on a
charge of staying twelye-year-old
Gertrude Kirby at the conclusion Of a
preliminary hearing here. The little
girls story that she was not present
when her playmate was shot to death
remained mistaken under the closest
examination.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
Mother Accused of sIayino Child.

Little Rock, Ark.-Mrs. Alice Vance,
accused Of the murder Of her four
year-old daughter, was arrested here
and her brother was locked up as an
accessory. The mother says she went
to a spring late yesterday afternoon
and returned to find the child slain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
Mobbed VISITING Sweetheart.

Mason City, Ia.-Because he Wis
tied Arcade to see his white sweet
heart, Walter Davis. a negro, was or
dered to leave town in Is minutes.
He was showered with eggs by mob,
and took refuge in freight car,
where he was rescued by the sheriff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

Liege. Belgium.-Three persons
were arrested following the explosion
of a dynamite bomb in crowded
cinematograph exhibition, as a result
Of which 80 persons were injured,
several fatally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

Albany, N. Y-Albert w. Wolter.
convicted Of the murder Of Ruth
Wheeler, the ffteen-year-oId stenog-
rapher, in New York city on March
"a. 1910, must pay the death penalty
The court Of appeals afhrms1 the judg
ment Of conviction Of murder in the
first degree.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
SUNDAY LID is VOTED DOWN.
Springfield, in Referendum, Decides
Against Saloon Regulation.

SHlitt9iiSlUs III FaCiSl EIidufHs LcCluSS
Against Saloon Regulation.
Springfield, Ill-By defeating all
four OF the saloon ordinances sub
mitted at the city's first referendum
election Springfield voters showed
they do not desire new regulation Of
dramshops. Supporters of regulation
polIed their greatest number of votes
on the question of Sunday closing Of
saloons. The opponents of the meas
ures displayed their greatest strength
against the ordinance which included
the licensing of the barkeepers, 6,347
votes being registered in the mo"
column. Commissioner Davidson's
daylight" saloon scheme and the
81 900 license ordinance met the same
fate as Sunday closing and the IL
censing of bartenders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
Einh4-HnIIr Bill Passed

Washingtou.-The Hughes eight
hour bill, providing that all artisans
and mechanics employed on govern
ment work under contract, shall not
work more than eight hours a day,
was passed by the house without
dissenting vote
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
No More RomancS.

"Oh, for a drink from the old oaken
bucket" exclaimed the early summer
boarder. Where is it,"
The old oaken bucket was insani-
tary,'' replied the farmer. we have
supplied individual cups instead"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
uoreo Kicks Hermit 70 Death

Oregon City, Ore.-Lying beneath
his horse, which had starved to death
in its stall after kicking its owner to
death, Robert Norris, an aged recluse,
was found in the barn OF his ranch
near +-aple Lane
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
Great Strike Fails.

Berlin.-The $4,000 women suit
makers and 1000 tailors who have
been on strike in Berlin since No
vember %, abandoned the struggle,
which has been unsuccessful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
His Age.

you don't mean to say she is going
to marry that mani Why, he is old
enough to be her father"
"Yes-but still young enough to be
her errand boy"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
He Knew II.

rs there any money in this business
that YOU are trying to promoter"
There certainly is.
How DO you know?"
why, !: myself put in lot"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
ABsINTHE BARRED FROM U. S.

Order Forbidding It's Importation
Awaits Signature of Wilson.
Washington.-The pure food board
of the department of agriculture
decided that the importation of
absinthe into the United States
should be prohibited after January l
next. The board declares that the
drug is dangerous to the health OF
those addicted to its use.
The order awaits the signature O
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
Will Quit Party Council

New Haven, Conn.-It is announced
at Hartford that Charles T. BROKER,
member Of the Republican national
committee from Connecticut will re-
sign shortly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
Mail Taken From Annendir

Duluth, Minn.-Lester Brewer is at
the Duluth hospital, where he under
went an operation for appendicitis.
When the appendix was removed it
was found to contain nail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
o,Dav n MANAGE the Reds

New York.-Henry ODay, umpire
of the National league, was chosen az
manager for the Cincinnati National
club for the coming season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
SYNOPSIS.

Ahner Halliday. misery millionaire,
e found gagged, bound and insensible in
his room, his safe rifled and $4,000 miss
ing The thread Of the story is taken up
by his nephew Tom. Living in the same
house are other relatives. reckless Bruce
Halliday and pretty Clare WintOn-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

cocoanut shell, whicl IS thrown away
after being once used.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
SINISTER HAS NOT RESIGNED
Persian Cabinet Favored Move But
Parliament Refused Its Permission.

parliament HeIUseu us FtFrnISsIon.
London - Late advices from
Teheran contradict the st. Petersburg
report that w. Morgan Sinister, the
American treasurer general of Persia,
has been permitted to resign. These
advices state that the Persian cabinet
favored the resignation, but failed to-
get the necessary backing in parlia-
ment The cabinet in view of this i'm
piled lack of confidence and will prob
ably resign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21
sir loaenh Hooker Dies.

Iondon-sir Joseph Hooker, the
q idely-known surgeon and naturalist,
IS dead He was born in 1917
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

Il walk"
Risk refused. a scorcher Is
dangerous risk. but a pedestrian has
no chance at all. Buy car. old chap.
Sorry-good night!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

bat the feeling that when | start to
Albany I ought to board a Staten Is
land ferryboat. New York Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

clean towel for every one at every
wash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

If thou art master, be sometimes
blind; if a servant, sometimes deaf
Butler.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-21

How the TempIars Lived.
The order of the Templars was or
ganized about the year 1118 for the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05
DISTRICT COURT
IS IN SESSION
Judge Wright Presiding-Assign
ment of Cases for the Pres
ent Week.

District court in and for Hamil-
ton county is now in session with
Judge Wright presiding. Fol-
lowing is the assignment for this
week;
Tuesday--First National Bank OF
Crookston. MINI. vs. P. B. Osborn
Fred Hall VS.. Tuscola Supply Com
pany. In re-estate of Emma Tan
ner vs.. Fannie Hyatt.
Wednesday-Hans Frederlckson
VS.. J. B. Gaylor. Read & Branch VS..
H. Gienap. o. w. Hill vs.. s. T. Da'
kin. Churchill Drug Co. VS.. Web
ster City Pharmacy Co. Peoples
Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids VS.
Ole vanLangden.
Thursday-Peoples Savings Bank
VS.. Geo. Hassebrock. international
Harvester Co. vs.. e. T. Schweppe
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05

The trial OF Earl Mcfarland,
charging him with driving on the
public highway in manner to en-
danger the lives of others, which
was retired owing to the fact that
the first jury disagreed, ended Fri
day in Justice fuckers court. The
verdict of the jury this time was
guilty. The second trial OF the case
started at one o'clock in the after
noon and continued until about ten
O'Clock in the evening. After all the
evidence had been given to the gen.
tlemen comprising the jury they
were out but ten minutes. The de-
fendant was found guilty by unan-
imous vote on the first ballot.
The complaining witness was Mrs
r. vandeventer, wife of one OF the
prominent farmers residing south OF
the city. Mcfarland was fined twen-
ty-flve dollars and costs OF the case.
AS the costs amounted to about sew
enty dollars the total expense to
him IS ninety-five dollars--rather a
costly bit OF experience. However,
Mcfarland is thinking Of appealing
the case to the district court.
The following gentlemen We're on
the Jury for the second hearing: j.
C. Miller, Lewis segar. Chas Hath
way. A. A. Furman. ]. L. Groves
Walter Ferrell.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05
THE TOXIC WILL
BE CONTINUED
John w. Royal Buys Business and
Will Continue it at the
Old Stand.

The Toxic, the tea and coffee
house formerly owned ~by-s. Harry
Hotchkiss, has been purchased by
John w. Royal, who took possession
today. Mr.. Hotchkiss started The
Toxic about three years ago and
since that, time has done good busi-
ness. However, Mr.. Hotchkiss' 9TH
er business interests require his at
tention, hence his selling out.
4 Mr.. Royal is young man we'll
known here and has. had consider
able experience in the business. He
was employed in one Of the largest
tea and coffee houses in Chicago for
several years. The Toxic will be op-
Grated in the same location be-
fore. The new management will
handle the same brands OF goods
that have been carried heretofore.
the china ware line will
hs soidsa out The delivering Of
hiitrc han,lise will also be discontin-
I, ~ ~ grsss1 " Esa.y4 II , 31r-s tss+s- t-F'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05
winning the right to claim the
worlds championship.

winning the right to claim the
worlds championship.
At the same time he was making
his record Earl Nicely of Nebraska
City. Neb., was defending the record
he made near Sidney last week
against Bert Van Houton. The two
were battling for the championship.
The contest took place near Perci 'al
and Neely was the winner. husking
231 bushels and SO pounds, while
Van Houton husked 23O bushels and
80 pounds, Van Houton previously
had won the record from Nicely.
At Silver City Wilson husked his
251 bushels as clean as the average
corn husker, picking up all ears
thrown over the wagon. He is the
eldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Wilson of Mills county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05
Sunday Marked the Greatest Sab
bath in the History Of the
Local United Brethren
Society.
DAYS SERVICES BEGIN EARLY.
Four Meetings Held During Day
Inspiring Addresses, Good
Et5
Music, Etc.

Sunday was large day, for the
United Brethren society of this city,
the greatest Sabbath in theirsahistorg
for many years. It was their 6rst
Sunday with the evangelist, Rev.
John McGuinness Of Griswold whose
efforts are being commendedS ON ev-
cry hand by those who listen to
him. The men of the church seem
to consider his delivery, and think
ing above the ordinary, AND feel
that they have their pastor tS ank
for securing the best man the
state Of Iowa they could afforsS X
The days services were us4red
in by an early morning pray 1sets
ing, when fifteen men met together
for worship at $3.50 o'clock, this
meeting being marked by intense
earnestness. At 1890 rousfng
class meeting was conducted by J.
c. Miller. ,ss ...s s,ss,s !. 81
Evangelist McGuinness' morning
sermon was on "The Pentecostal
Church and Gifts a great dis
course, says Reverend Peterson. The
interest and attendance at Sunday
school was also markedly increased
Yesterday.
At three o'clock in the afternoon
the different charges in the whole
Hamilton county United Brethren
field were simultaneously supplied.
Rev. ]. w. Peterson conducted the
usual afternoon worship at Null
berry Center; Evangelist McGuin-
ness held an inspiring meeting at
Oak Glen; and W. S. Bowen, hus-
band of the musical director, from
Cedar Falls, lead an interesting,
helpful meeting at the local church
on the MEMS Forward Movement. 7"
The salient feature Of the evening
service was emotion. The audience,
which more than exhausted the ca
pacity OF the church, were audress-
ed by Rev. McGuinness on Mothers
Love-" used as an emblem Of the d.
vine Love and considered under
three divisions mothers self-de-
nial, a mothers sacrifice. and a
mothers hand and touch. The mu-
sic was the best yet in the series.
"The Man OF Galilee" was sung by
Johnnie Peterson, the ten year old
son Of the pastor. Mrs. Bowen was
in just the voice and mood to move
her hearers. and after her soul-stir-
ring presentations of my Beautiful
Home" and "Tell the News to Moth
err" there was scarcely person in
the audience not weeping.
The subject for tonight is, "How
Are the People Of Webster City
valuing and Spending their Timer"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05
List Of Toasts for Webster City Com
mercial League Banquet
Tomorrow Eve
ming.
THOSE WHO WILL SPEAK
Nearly Every Member of Local Com
mercial Body Has Responded
to Invitation.

Nearly every member Of the COM
mercial league has responded to the
Invitation sent out for the banquet
to be held at the armory opera
house tomorrow evening. The
commercial league feast promises to
be one Of the most enjoyable affairs
Of the season. The spread will be
set before the banqueters at pre-
cisely $3.50 on the given date.
The program for the evening Is
completed and Is an assurance OF
the very best in the line OF ten min
ute speeches. The gentlemen who
will respond to toasts are all well
known local citizens. President G.
H, Richeson will act as POSTMASTER
The affair will be exclusive for the
members and their wives. The OBJ.
ject Of the gathering is that the
members may meet socially, become
better acquainted and in that way
bring them in closer touch and a
more vital cooperation in meeting
the needs of the city and accom-.
plishing the most that Is possible for
the municipality.
Following is the list of toasts and
those who will respond:
Toastmaster. ..... C. H. Richesor
"The Prodigal Son." Ed Brown
"The Commercial League and Its
Work" $50. II. M. Sparbot
THE Lawyer as a Booster"
.......... /. j. Sayrs
"Women's Relation to Commercial
League Work. %. ], Henderson
Looking Forward" A. n. Boeys
Looking Backward" j. L. Kamra'
"Our Mutual Obligation.
........ F. A. Huddlestur
Special Training" ....D. M. kell,
Selected III. L. Hampton
IT, A. BoyNon. DonyiDt, Second st
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05
KING TEAM STILL
HEADS THE LIST
Record Of Games Played at the Elks
Bowling Tournament Dur
ing Past week.

Elston F. Kings band of bowlers
are still at the top of the list in the
Elk's bowling tournament. Their
average is exceptional. r. L. Sterl-
ing and his followers, after putting
forth Herculean efforts, managed to
also maintain their former position
that at the bottom Of the list.
The McCauliff and Channer teams
tied. This will be played of this
week. Following is the standing OF
the teams for last week:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05
i. 5. BUNKER
IS CALLED
Prominent and Well Known Citizen
Passes Away at Family
Home on First
Street. i.
s1xTY-F1vE YEARS OF AGE.
The Deceased had Been Suffering
From a General Physical
Breakdown.
s1xTY-F1vE YEARS OF AGE.

L. S. Bunker, one of the proml-
nent and well known citizens OF this
city, died Sunday morning at 3:46
o'clock at the family home, 1141
First street, his death being caused
by a general physical breakdown.
Mr.. Bunker was sixty-five years OF
age on his last birthday, Sept. IL,
1911. The deceased spent some
time at Colfax recently in the hope
of benefitting his health, but this
proved unavailing. His physical
condition gradually declined until
the end came as above noted.
Mr.. Bunker came to Webster City
In 1891 and established foundry
and machine shop In partnership
with o. n. Hazard. the firm name
being Bunker & Hazard. This busi-
ness was later sold to the Webster
City Radiator Company. At the
time of his death Mr.. Bunker was
proprietor Of the kitchen cabinet,
box and crate factory, located In
the northwestern part OF town, and
was doing successful and growing
business.
The deceased was an old soldier,
an honored and prominent member
of the local G. A. r. post. being at
one time its commander, and stood
high in business and other circles
of the community. Both as man and
citizen Mr.. Bunker was held In the
highest esteem by all who knew
him.
Leroy Sunderland Bunker was
born in Richmond, Indiana, on Sept.
E12. 1916. He was united in marri-
age with Ella l.. Hazard at Newell,
Iowa, on March 13. 1878. To this
union have been born two sons, one
of whom died In infancy. The sur
viving son, B. L. Bunker, resides at
Oskaloosa, Iowa, and with the moth
er is left to mourn the taking away
OF a kind, sympathetic and greatly
beloved father and husband.
The funeral will be held at the
family home on First street this
afternoon at two o'clock, under
the auspices OF Winfield Scott post,
G. A. r.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-05
THE HUsKING RECORD
IS AGAIN BROKEN
OAaAe Wilson Of Glenwood, Iowa,
Picks 251 Bushels in day
Of Ten Hours.

TAe husking record Of George Van
Hsaten, made in southwestern Iowa
a couple OF weeks ago, when he
husted 230 bushels and thirty
pounds In ten hours, has been beat
ea by Claude Wilson, who picked
ISL bushels in the same length of
time. A dispatch from Glenwood
gives the particulars as follows:
Glenwood, Dec. 2.-World-wide
honors in corn husking have passed
from Fremont county for the first
time in many years. Claude Wilson
OF Silver City is said to have accom-
piished the hitherto unheard OF feat
OF husking 251 bushels and 80
pounds of corn in ten hours. easily