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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
ABOUT MASON CITY'S
CONCRETE PAVING
Cost $1.25 per Square Yard Could
be Laid Cheaper in
Webster City.

In the year 1909, 5000 yards Of
concrete pavement were laid in Ma
son City, Ia, $4,000 yards in 1910,
and much more this year. The Of
ticials all express themselves as
highly pleased and satisfied with the
results. The pavement consists Of
foundation course inches In
thickness, composed OF one part Of
the best Portland cement to two
parts clean sand, and five parts OF
Y inch to " inch screened stone,
with a wearing surface 2 inches
thick composed Of one part of ce-
ment to two parts Of clean, coarse,
sharp sand; before the sand was ac-
copied for use, careful analysis
was made and it was found that it
was composed almost entirely Of
finely divided granite and like Inn
perishable materials.
Expansion joints inch wide are
made all along the curb and trans
versely across the pavement every
Is feet; in between the expansion
joints or 12k feet from the trans
verse expansion joint, a contraction
joint 1s inch wide is left. The e1-
pansion joints are filled with asphalt
tic filler and the contraction Joints
neatly 'and carefully finished on
with rounding tool so that NO
sharp, square edges will be left to
chip of.
The cost of the Mason City paving
was SLIPS per square yard, which
Included z inches Of excavation. the
cost OF materials being as follows:
Crushed rock delivered. $1.35 per
Gu. I'd; sand delivered, s5c Gu. I'd:
cement delivered. $3.50 per bbl.;
labor. $500 to $3.50 per day.-Con-
crete.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
A Line From Boulder.

@. o. Schroeder, who removed
from harrisburg to Colorado little
over a year ago on account OF Mrs.
SIS health. in a letter to this paper
from Boulder, under date OF Nov
GARD, says:
2 The weather here is quite good.
We have had little snow but Il
doesn't stay long. We are quite
well. MY wife is much better IN
many ways. We have been IN
Boulder little more than a year
Have also seen quite 4 little Of
Utah, Oregon and Idaho. Iowa stu
looks good to me. Yes. her land IL
a good investment at tho present
price. But would-aever live there
n I had lung trouble or asthma
Wishing you the best Of success,
am yours truly, o. o. Schroeder.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
HOUSE WARMING.

The new Arch Foster home on
First street was the scene OF very
happy gathering Of ladies and gen.
tlemcn Friday evening. when about
thirty friends and neighbors planned
among themselves a house warming
At seven-thirty the crowd congre-
gated at = stated meeting place and
presented themselves at the Foster
home unannounced. Although Mr..
and Mrs. Foster were completely un-
aware Of the fact that they were to
act as host and hostess. last
evening, they were soon entertain
ing their guests in royal manner
The evening was spent in playing
cards and at q late hour a bountiful
luncheon was served. Following an
enjoyable evening the guests de-
parted wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
much Happiness In their new home
H~~ az AASV~ v-~~Nh
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
CITY COUNCIL
HOLDS MEETING
I'll l
Enters Into Contract With Civil En-.
gineer Currie to Outline
Paving Grades.

The city council had session at
the city hall last evening. All mem
bers were present except Hahne.
The matter Of adding cave
troughs to Second street buildings
was settled. An ordinance was pass
ed on this matter to prevent the
falling of rain on the sidewalks
from the buildings. Owners Of build
Iings in the business section must
equip them with cave troughs. This
ordinance was passed owing to the
fact that few buildings in the city
are equipped with protection of this
kind.
The council also entered into a
contract with City Engineer Currie
to furnish survey, plat and profile
Of the section Of the city to be paw
ed. The amount to be paid for this
work is $374.00. After passing the
following resolution In connection
with this matter the meeting adj
journed:
Resolved; That c. H. Currie. city
en- gineer, is hereby directed to
make survey and take levels and
make report thereof to the city
council for the establishing of the
grades at curb lines. distant from
the center OF the respective streets
as follows:
Bank street from Seneca to Pros
pect street, fifteen feet, and from
Prospect to Grove street fourteen
feet.
Water street from Prospect to
Grove street fourteen feet.
Elm street from Wilson avenue
to prospect street fifteen feet and
from Prospect street to Grove street
fourteen feet.
Walnut street from Wilson av-
enue to Grove street fifteen feet.
Boone street from Wilson avenue
Eto Grove street fourteen feet.
Wilson avenue from, Division
street to Boone street fifteen feet.
Des Moines street from Elm street
to Boone, fifteen feet.
Broadway street from Second
street to Boone, fifteen feet.
Prospect street from Second to
Boone street, fifteen feet.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Come on. Charlie.

Hopkinton Leader: c. D. HELEN,
formerly OF Webster City, later OF
Des Moines, and at present engaged
in the insurance business, says he's
got the itch to go back into the
newspaper business again. HELEN
is a republican Of the standpat var
iety, forceful writer, and too
notcher in the profession. There IS
always live wire running from his
sanctum. II he falls to the call and
goes back to the Tenth district
again with a daily there will be
some stirring among the political
bones in that section.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Make Haste Slowly.

The Freeman-Tribune believes the
petitions now being circulating for
concrete paving should not under
take to specify the ratio Of mixture
or other details. Hardly enough in
formation has been secured to war
rant the adoption Of specifications.
There IL yet time for this The
Freeman-Tribune does not share In
the belief that the council Is dispos-
ed to rush the matter through with
out giving ample opportunity for
discussion. There can be no obtec-
ton to members OF the council hav-
ing preference Of the material to
be used and they certainly have the
undisputed right to advocate what
they believe is for the best. But
they should listen to the people and
let the public who pay the bills
have something to say as TO what
kind of material shall be used and
the Freeman-Tribune believes tho
council Is disposed to do this. The
members Of the council are all In
terested In the. Improvement and mp
building OF the city and the Free
man-Tribune Is, going to give them
credit for honesty Of purpose. At
least until there b more ground for
suspicion than at present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
JURY IN MCFARLAND
CASE DIsAGREEs
Earl Mcfarland Appears .in Justice
fuckers Court on Charge Of
Dangerous Driving.

The trial Of the State of Iowa VS..
Earl Mcfarland, continued from last
Thursday, was held in Justice Tuck
er's court yesterday afternoon at one
o'clock.
The plaintiff in the case is Mrs.
In. Handkerchief. The charge enter
ed against Mcfarland IS driving on
the public highway in manner to
endanger the lives OF others. The
case was tried before jury. The
jurors remained out last night until
about ten o'clock and at the end OF
that time stood three for conviction
and three for acquittal. They were
Geo. Wyckoff, John Robinson, p. g.
Stone, P. H. Hughes, ]. L. Ford and
F. e. Silvers.
The case is to be retired in Justice
Tucker's court next Friday after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Wilnoth-Sn,ith.

The marriage OF Edgar r. Smith,
son Of N. T. Smith, to Miss Lora
Belle Wilmoth. daughter Of DR.. and
Mrs. A. B. Wilmoth Of Des Moines.
took place September nth in Fort
Dodge. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will be
at home to friends 1t 104S West
Tenth street, Des Moines, after the
first Of December.
The groom is favorably known in
this city. He is brother of Miss
Merle E. Smith and Mrs. Harry e.
Whiteman and his friends will wish
him and his bride much JOY and
happiness. :,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Social Affairs
STAG PARTY.

About ten young gentlemen re-
sponded last evening to invitations
issued by Mr.. and Mrs. John Han
rahan to meet their son Emmett at
their home, 1t being his twenty-first
birthday anniversary Most of the
time ,was devoted Il cigars and play
ing Cards. When the hands OF. the
clock'-pointed Il. eleven-thirty. the
guests were invited to Mr.. and Mrs
Roy eTyler's, where a delicious
LUNCHEON was served. after which
the guests departed, wishing EN-.
NETT many happy returns OF the
day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
4 former webster City boy, Ath.

A former Webster City boy. Ath-
erton B. Clark, son Of Col. and Mrs.
Chas. A. Clark. Of Cedar Rapids, WAS
united in marriage on the evening
OF the 23rd inst. with Miss Helen
G. seerley, younger daughter OF
President and Mrs. Homer H. Seer
ley OF the Iowa Teachers college IN
Cedar Fails. The ceremony took
place at the brides home. Prof.
and Mrs. A. r. Parish and Miss Ma
bel Parish Of this city were present
at the wedding. Mrs. Parish play
Ing tho wedding march. Both the
bride and groom were graduated
from the state university. Mr.. Clark
10 established in the legal profession
In company with his father in Cedar
Rapids, where the couple will make
their home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
THANKSGIVING.

At the universalist church Sun
day morning, the pastor delivered
a sermon appropriate to the Thanks
giving season. He said in part:
"The true Thanksgiving is a pervad-
ing spirit; the surest way to magni-
fy God with thanksgivings, is to
scatter our thanksgivings among
men in way that will cheer and
gladden. life according as opportun-
ity is given us in this direction.
Some can give one thing to make
Others thankful. others can give
still other things. II every one gives
his gift, great or small though 1t be-
TO make other lives thankful, the
Thanksgiving spirit at this Thanks
giving season will pervade the
world and bring Joy and gladness
for everyone.
II one would be thankful al
thanksgiving time. one must give
something that will cause to rtpen
in others . thanksgiving spirit. II
It Is NO more than q cup Of COOLING
water to a thirsty life In this
world we must give II we would
share those blessings from above,
and our giving must be in a cheer
full willing spirit. II we have the
spirit to give to this end, we have
spirit that abounds in helpfulness
toward the weaknesses and needs Of
|others.
It is natural for man with q
loving, thoughtful spirit to want
others to enjoy as he enjoys. and fe
share as he shares in the good things
of life. If he has thankful spirit
he wants to divide with others, the
grace that is his from God in great
or abundance than becomes his ne
cessity. And when man does FOL
others In q thankful spirit the larg.
er and higher blessings OF life come
to him. He feels the Joy OF service
It is good to do good In this world
and there is no better time to be
gin to do good than at Thanksgty.
ing time; and the spirit that causes
us to feel kindly toward others NJ
any time. IL spirit we should new
or lose.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
ANNIyERsARY SURPRISE.

A number OF the relatives and
friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Brown,
residing on the east side Of the riv-
er, gave them surprise Sunday, II
being the occasion OF their forty
sixth wedding anniversary. Baskets
laden with viands were taken along
and q large number Of presents CIV
en- the host and hostess. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown were taken completely
by surprise but entered heartily In
to the spirit Of the occasion and a
most enjoyable time was had by all
present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

Winfield Scott Post No. Sc. De-
partment Of Iowa, G, A. r.
At regular meeting on the 25th
day of November. 1911, the follow
ling proceedings were had and enter
ed of record, to-wit:
EXTRACT.
It appears from the Congressional
proceedings of the late extra session
of congress, that Senator Williams
|of Mississippi introduced a bill TO
appropriate one hundred and TWEEN
ty-five thousand dollars from the ma
tional treasury to erect monument
in one of the national cemeteries to
commemorate the heroism OF the
Confederate forces Of the civil war.
and 1t further appears that the bill
is now pending. and that our sena-
tor Cummins is giving it his active
support.
That Senator Williams should be
ambitious to perpetuate what seems
to us an undesirable fame is mat
ter of regret, but that Senator Cum
Minis should lend his support, pre-
sents an enigma beyond our ken.
From commemorating the heroism OF
the Confederate troops to praising
the cause for which they fought,
seems but step, and that step
should be taken by the Yancys, the
Rhetts, and the descendants of the
immortal Calhoun. That the Con-
federate troops showed great hero
ism is cheerfully conceded and at
tested by every battle field. every
cemetery, and by the tears in nearly
every home from Maine to the gulf.
It has been the desire Of the vet
Grams OF both armies for the last half
century to forget, instead OF perpet-
uate the memory Of that nlstarred
heroism. that attempted to destroy
the government. We, too, express
our admiration for tie bravery, the
|heroism. and the skill of the Con-
federateI forces. But we most en-
phatically protest against appropri-
ating money from the national
treasury for monuments to perpetu-
ate the lost cause; and we further
declare that it is beyond our sompre-
hension that any loyal citizen sof our
state and nation could be induced to
support such measure.
It was further ordered that copy
OF these proceedings be forwarded to
Senator Cummins. Also to the local
press for publication.
A. A. Cook, Commander.
B. Mccoy, Adjutant.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Suggested for Winter. Reading.

:" y
The following late bulletins issn-
ed by the Agricultural Department
are ready for distribution:
No. AS. Marketing Eggs Through
the Creamery.
No. 455. Red Glover.
No. ago. Frames as Factor in
Truck Growing.
No. 461, The Use OF Concrete on
the Farm.
No. AGA. The Eradication of
Quack Grass.
Also the following are suggested
as being Of value to those interested
in farming:
No. So. Potato Culture.
No. 55, The Dairy Herd.
No. 12s. Practical Suggestions for
Farm Buildings.
No. 1S3. Meat on the Farm.
Hutchering. Curing and Keeping.
No. 22s. The Production Of Good
Seed Corn.
No. 43S. Hog Houses.
Az Representative In Congress. /
shall be very glad to supply same
ON request until the allotment II ex-
hausted. Respectfully yours.
Frank p. Woods.
Washington, D. C.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Miss Lottie Bishop, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Bishop, celebrat-
ed her twelfth birthday Friday e1-
evening by inviting twenty OF her
friends to her home. The children
had good time between the hours
OF seven and nine, the evening being
spent in games and a musical pro-
gram was given. At eight O'Clock
refreshments were served by Mrs.
Bishop. The affair was much en-
joyed by all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Dr. Desmond Home.

DR.. T, F. Desmond. who was In a
hospital at Des Moines since last
Friday until yesterday. having his
face treated for poison from a fur
coat, arrived home last night. The
doctor is much better than was re-
ported yesterday and expects to be
all right within few days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Real Estate Transfers.

Harry Dec and WI to Carl Berg
'man-wd-tract 100 feet by It's
feet in out lot "a, Stratford.-
$4,000.
T. J. H. Leckband to e. c. Wagle
/ and 2. blk D. east W..
C. and lots 1, 2, 3, Z. 5. IA, Is. 1e,
blk 33.sW. C. and strip in Sc NV e.
S8-25.-$1.00.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Card Of Thanks.

To our many friends and neigh
bors. who have been SO kindly. help
full. and sympathetic prior and sub
sequent to our recent bereavement
we thus publicly extend our sincere
thanks.
Mrs. w. T. studley and family
Kamrar.
Mrs. C. Lundell and family. city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Petition Filed.

q. Bourne Of Ellsworth has iled a
petition in the Office OF the clerk OF
the district court asking judgment
against N. H. DERRICK for $2SS22
and costs, alleged due on note.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

The second week OF the bowling
contest held on the local Elks al
leys ended with the team led by 3.
F. King in the first place on the
list. Following are the names Of the
captains and their respective rec
ords:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Capture Chinese Gang.

eaA Francisco. Cal, Nov. 2S.--
News was received here yesterday OF
The capture Of twenty-three Chinese
Who were attempting to land from
the steamer Kamrat at Monterey.
al. Two Of the ships onlces were
aloo arresteA.
Buy your Xmas gifts OF Buster
Hown. 17d3f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
ENTERTAINED FAMILIES.

Ridgley Encampment of Odd Eel
lows and their families enjoyed So
cial session Friday evening in their
hall. The evening was very pleas
antly spent in dancing and cards.
and at q late hoursap oyster supper
was served. All present report a
very enjoyable time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
The Hunter Farm Sold.

The J. r. c. Hunter farm Of $40
acres, six miles south Of town, has
just been sold to ]. H. Shipp. 4 !,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

Services will be held at the Chris
tian Science church Thursday even
Ing at eight o'clock. The subject
will be Thanksgiving" All are
welcome.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

r. c. BEEN Of Dnncombe has pur-
chased one Of the lunch counters
from F. Grimth. proprietor, Of the
Oxford Cafe, and will install II In
his restaurant at Duncombe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
sunday night at the Christian

N0nlay night at the Christian
church Rev., A. l. Martin preached
an able sermon on the subject OF
conquest Of self. which was we'll re-
ceived by large audience. The G..
". B. NJ. will have q speaker. Miss
Lucille May Pauls Of Des Moines. FOE
next Sunday. who will talk and sing
10 the children In the morning and
lecture in the evening. The church
II anticipating q great day. Yester-
day about thirty dollars was given
BY the Bible school for home mis-
sionary work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

Miss Myrtle Cunningham has ac-
ceptel q position as saleslay in the
Shipley & Black dry goods store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Local Briefs


The ladies' Of the Christian church
q Homer will serve an oyster sup
per Thursday, Nov. 80.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
Arm Broken.

AIM o1VkSQs
l.. G. Gensman, who went to work
for A. s. Holt last Monday In the
latter's blacksmith shop. met with
an, accident Thursday in which his
arm was fractured. He was shoein2
q horse when the animal moved and
overbalanced Mr.. Gensman, who fell
to. the door. The horse then step
ned upon his arm. .fracturing one Of
the bones. The injured arm has
been placed IN = cast and 10 doins
nicely. However, Nr. Gensman will
.be incapacitsd for some time.
3 Unclaimed Letters.
Following 10 q list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Webster
city postomce for the week ending
Nov. %, 1911: /
s. s. Eslick.
Miss Silvia Fox. -
r. Mrs. G.. s. Johnson. ,.s
Miss Laura Knudson.
Fred X. Limbert.
Fom Nirdal.
e. L. Ramsey.
Edward H. Wilson.
II not called for in two weeks
Will DO sent to dead letter once
Washington, D. G.
r. q. Clark, p. n.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

H. A. Maxon, painting and papel
hanging. Phone 1875. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

Buster Brown sells drugs. ais
the famous Rcxall remedies.
37d3f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

Have you BOT your seats for
when We Were ~" THANKSGIVING
night at the armory? 23d6
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

rry tie daily . nosth-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28

Try the daily . month
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-11-28
RESOLUTIONS OF The
LOCAL G. A. R. POST
Opposed to Appropriating Money
From National Treasury For
Confederate Monument.

Winfield Scott Post No. sc, De-
partment of Iowa, G. A. r.
At regular meeting on the 25th
day of November. 1911. the follow
ing proceedings were had and enter
ed of record, to-wit:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03

 and his affair is to report the beauty that he sees. as if there were no one by to hear"
 T deny myself," so he writes in eon- ousion, the pleasure of quoting the stan gas. the verses the phrases, the epithets, which lure me by scores and hundreds in his poems. If must suffice me to say that do not know of any poem ot his which ha3 not some such felicity. l do not know any poem of his which is not worth reading at least the first time, and often the second and the third time, and % on, as often as you have the chance of re- curing to it. Some disapp3int and some delight more than others: but there is none but, in greater or less measure, has the witcherv uative to the poet, his place, ] and his period. Unlike Mir. Howells however we cau- not refrain from quoting at least one ot Mr Cawein's poanG in review of his de- | lghtfrl selections. and which in imeas- ure we may say stands for the spirit of the book.
 Eduolk reantirul are Tie Garden of Dreams" '.iav Roamsne, "Gn Arcady. and "November," but t is the "Intima- tions of the Be1ntiful.'t which is most loenant. beginning with the beautiful | lines.
 
 ''The Fills arc full cf prophecies ! And a'fniert voines of the dead: l or hidden shapes tAat no man sees, | Pale, visio~arv p"T"ences
 That soak the ta.nks no tongue hath 1 said.
 No mind hath thought, no eye hath read.'
 In the Intimatons we find such stanzas | as these:
 Along my mind flies suddenly | wildwood thought that will not die | That makes me brother to the bee; 1 An1 cousin to the butterfly; A thought such as gives perfume to The bushes of the bramble rose, And, fixed in quiVerins crystal gloWs A captive in the prismed dew. i It leads. the feet nes certain way; No frequent path of human feet. 1 its wild eyes follow me all day;
 All day ] hear it's wild heart beat;
 Ard in the night it sings and sighs
 The song the wind and waters love; Its wild heart lying tranced above, And tranced the wildness Of it's eyes.'
 WHAT BIRMlNGuAM BOOK LOVERS
 ARE READING. i The Birmingham, Public Library show.
 for the past month (Novemher) that t{l,
 following books have been most popula
 and most widely read:
 M FICTION
 THE WEAVER OF DREAMS ha
 Myrtle Reed. &
 "FoI.LoWING OF THE STAR bl Florence l.. Barclay.