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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
A High Glass Production.

The musical comedy, "The Three
Twins" was greeted with large
audience at the armory opera house
Saturday night and it was the best
performance on the whole that has
been staged in this city for some
time. There are forty-five or fifty
people in the company. The Choir
us-s are large and most of The mu-
sic is fine. The company contains
many good voices, the vocal part OF
the entertainment being of very
high class. The electrical effects
carried by the company are excep.
tional. The Amazon electric aerial
swing is one of the largest scenic
effects ever staged. The costumes
were splendid and there was moth
ing lacking to complete first-clas;
production. The company is under
the same management as "The May
or of Toxic" one of the best pro
ductions ever put on the boards n
Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
PLAYED ON HOMER DIAMOND

The local Odd Fellows base ball
team journeyed southwark to HON.
er yesterday and conquered their
fellow lodgemen on the base bail
diamond at that place by the score
Of IL to 5, which proves that the
bunch from this city are some ball
players. Sunny" Long handed out
the curves for Webster City. He
was at first opposed by w. johnson,
who lasted six innings. johnson
was then replaced by Pierce, who
held the fence busters from this
city down to three runs during the
remainder Of the game. Consider
ing the bunch who faced him, this
was very good Pierce found a per-
manent place in the hearts Of the
Homer fans by soaking the horse
hide for two round trip tickets,
which made the "sunny" lad from
Webster City look like an amateur
playing marbles. Sheldon, center
fielder for the Homerites, also tried
to lose the pill by hitting q home
run that faded the famous smile
from the face Of Pitcher Long and
it has hardly returned yet. Among
the fans of Homer several Of the
fair sex were present and they were
quite distinctly heard during he
session. However, the Odd Fellows
aggregation from our neighbo, ing
hamlet still think they know a
thing or two about baseball ana
promise to show the team from this
city something new and novel in
the line Of the national pastime in
the return game which Is to be
played this afternoon at west side
ball park in this city.
The score Of Yesterdays game:
Webstcr CITY,.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Fort Dodge Flunked Out.

The game of ball between Lehigh
and Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon
in Duncombe, resulted in score of
9 to 0 in favor of Lehigh, the gyp-
sum city team sacrificing the game
in the sixth inning on account Of an
alleged rank decision of the umpire
in favor Of Lehigh. The game stood
2 to 0 in favor of the mining town
when the Fort Dodge boys pulled
out Of the contest and refused to
90 on with the game. Several local
fans saw the contest. The general
opinion seems to be that the Lehigh
boys had the Dodgers on the hip
anyway, and the gypsum city bunch
considered 1T the part of discretion
to 'lay it to the umpire" rather
than go down to defeat in the usua!
order. The 500 purse up between
the teams of course went to Lehtgh.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Thrown Out of Wagon.

Miss Anna Wilton and Miss
Gladys Goodrich, both living on
West Second street, met with a
painful accident a day or two ago
while hunting nuts along the riv-
err some distance southwest of town.
The young ladies were riding in q
wagon, accompanied by Miss
Gladys mother, Mrs. Tom Good
rich, and uncle, John Wilson. The
latter were in the front seat and
while ascending very steep hill
the rear seat in which the young
ladies were riding, slid to the rear
OF the wagon. throwing the young
ladies out backwards and violently
to the ground. Miss Wilton fell
upon her arm and received very
severe sprain OF that member. Miss
Goodrich struck upon her head and
shoulders and is nursing very
painful and badly swollen lump up
on her head.
However, the young ladies consid-
err 1t lucky that the accident was nc
worse than 1t was.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Temptation was too Great.

Arrested on the charge OF steal
ing a suit of clothes last year,
young man living near Randall was
brought to this city Saturday and
appeared in Justice fuckers court.
He was fined $40 which was paid
and the prisoner discharged. The
case seems to be an unfortunate and
sad one. The party involved has
heretofore borne a good name and is
a young man of the highest stand
ing in the vicinity in which he
lives. He is as yet only a boy and
is the support of widowed mother
and family, his father having died
when he was a mere lad.
While working on a farm near
Randall he occupied a room with an
other boy of about his own age and
size who possessed several good
suits of clothes. AS the boy who lat
err got into trouble had only his
| working clothes, the temptation was
too great for him and when he quie
his job he took suit of clothes be-
longing to his room mate. He was
unable to wear them at the time,
fearing that they would be recog-
n'zed by the rightful owner. A
short time ago. however, he was
seen with the suit on in Randall by
the owner who Immediately came to
Webster City and swore out war
rant for his arrest with the outcome
as above recorded.
The youth has heartily repented
of his deed and feels very keenly
the disgrace it has brought upon
him. For this reason this paper
withholds his name from the public.
He is a good boy and will be sure
not to get into any trouble OF this
kind again.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Held Business Meeting.

An enthusiastic and largely at
tended business meeting was held
at the United Brethren church last
night, closing up the business Of the
conference year. The pastors sal
airy, benevolences and all expenses
of the church are paid In full to
date. A unanimous invitation was
extended Rev. j. w. Peterson to
serve as pastor for the coming year
and it is understood he will be re-
turned. The ladies aid society did
nobly, paying $40 towards the pas
tors salary last evening, besides
having heretofore given $40 to-
wards pastors salary and other ex-
penses.
officers OF the church for the en-
suing year were elected as follows:
James G. Miller, class leader.
B. Mccoy. assistant class leader
Olaf Christensen, steward.
II. E. Pringle, assistant steward
s. A. Christensen and Ira Miller
ushers.
Ed Shafer, treasurer.
b. Mccoy. secretary.
Miss Carrie Snow, organist.
Mrs. j. H. Hice, district steward
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Watermelon Day Parade.

Those who are to take part in tie
Watermelon Day parade will form
as follows: On Prospect, south OF
Second street, the band. the militia
companies and the merchants floats.
On Bank. east of Prospect, the dec
Grated autos. On Division, east Of
Prospect, the decorated carriages.
On First, east of Prospect, the dec
Grated bicycles and ponies. All will
meet and be ready to start prompt
ly at 10 o'clock sharp. 26d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
FOOTBALL
SCHEDULE
First Game Of the Present Season
Will be Played in Webster
City With Hampton
on Oct. z.
THE SEASONS SCHEDULE
E SEASONS SCHEDULE
Locals Will Play With Eagle Grove,
Algona, Ida Grove, and
Others.

The football season will open in
this city on Saturday, October 7th.
On that date game with Hampton
is to be played here. The high
school rooters are now brushing up
on the foot ball songs and yells of
last season.
This being the first game of tho
season and also the first game in
which some of the material will par
ticipate, Head Coach Meyer is hav-
ing his share of trouble teaching his
flock the trick of playing the game
to win. So far he has been very sue
cessful and if all goes well it is ex-
pected that the local eleven will
take the game from the Hampton
bunch. However, the Hampton
high school is noted for the foot ball
team it turns out every year and the
boys are practicing faithfully for
the coming encounter in order tina.
they may not be surprised. The
rules of this season are practically
the same as. those used last year.
the only difference being that still
more open formation will be used
this year than formerly, as this form
of play renders the game more safe
for the players.
The seasons schedule is almost
complete, there being but two. open
dates, and is as follows:
Oct. Hampton vs.. webster
City, at Webster City.
Oct. 14-Eagle Grove vs.. Web
ster City, at Eagle Grove.
Oct. 21-Open.
Oct. 2S-Algona VS.. Webster
City, at Webster City.
Nov. 4-Open.
Nov. Ida Grove VS.. Webster
City, at Ida Grove.
Nov. 1s-Algona VS.. Webster
City, at Algona.
Observation-Disclosures Grove VS.
Webster City, at Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
BAN Games on Watermelon DAY.

There will be two big base ball
games at the west side park in this
city next Thursday, Watermelon
Day. The first contest will be be-
tween Webster City and Ellsworth.
This game will be called at in the
morning and is for a purse Of 800.
1t will be over in time to see the
big free street parade by the local
merchants. The second game is be-
tween Lehigh and Webster City and
will be called at 3 p. m. The adj
mission to the ball games will be
20 cents. The teams taking part in
these contests are among the best
in this section Of country and these
games will doubtless be very fine
exhibitions of base ball.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Boosting Special Trains.

Two auto loads of local citizens
left this morning in the j. r. KAN
rar and w. G. Pyle cars to distri-
butte bills advertising the special
trains from the south, over the
Northwestern, to be run into this
city on Watermelon Day The party
will visit Boone, Ames, Nevada,
Clifford, etc.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
In Honor Of President.

I, H. M. Sparboe, mayor of Web
ster City, earnestly request, that in
SO far as 1t is possible, our citizens
close their places of business on
Thursday. September 2sth. in honor
of the President of the United States
and that all join in giving him a
royal welcome. | also urge that
flags and other decorations appro-
pirate to the occasion be displayed.
H. M. sparboe. Mayor.
Webster City, Sept. 26.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Annual Class Hunt.

The annual high school class
hunt will be pulled of tomorrow
night. The arrangements have
been going on for some time, but the
reporter is unable to find out. any
thing in regard to the plans, as the
matter is great secret. Somebody
will hide and somebody will hunt
and the somebody who is found, or
succeeds in not being found, will
set 'em up to 'tother class, as the
case may be. Mum is the word till
the stunt Is over.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Ess-Tee-Dee.

Guaranteed to remove dandruff.
Stops itching of the head, and
makes the head happy. Sold only
by r. e. Channer, at the Big Busy
Drug Store. 25d3f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Special Train From Ames.

Among the special trains to be
run into this city on Watermelon
Day will be one from Ames over the
Northwestern. It will leave. that
city in the early morning, arriving
here at about 10 O'clock in the fore
noon, and will return to Ames In the
evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Many OF the electrolier posts
along Second street have been paint
ed black, In accordance with the ie-
cent order Of the city council. They
look very good in this color. but no!
as nice, we think. as they would In
aluminium. The work OF painting
the posts is being pushed and will
be completed In day or two.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Zone who knows" should also
know that reputable newspapers do
not print anonymous communion
tons. Hence the one received by
this paper yesterday was consigned
to the waste basket. Communica-
tions upon subjects OF general pub
lie interest are invited and the name
OF the contributor need not appear
SO long as the editor knows who fur
nishes them. However, when In
situations against others are in.
dulged in, the name of the contrib
utor must appear signed to the art;-
Gle.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

For sale, a pair Of Shire mare
colts, months old. w. G. Sea-
mands, rural /, Webster City.
23d6f1t1+
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Miss Flossie Tewalt, who has been
a patient at Mercy hospital for some
time, suffering with appendicitis, is
able to be out again.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
For Sale.

Hard coal stoves, soft coal stoves,
cook stoves, ranges, and a laundry
stove, slightly used, at bargain if
bought at once. servis' second
hand store, Seneca street. 23d3f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
REV: KAMpHoEFNER RETURNED
Complete List Of Appointments for
This, the Fort Dodge
District.

the Methodist church closed Its an
nual session at Sioux City yesterday
afternoon. Rev. G. H. Kamphoefner
was returned to the local Methodist
church for the fourth year-a mat
ter which will be highly gratifying
to the members of the local society,
as well as the people generally Of
this city.
Rev. D. A. McBurney, district SUI
perintendent for the last six years,
was given the pastorate OF the
church at Storm Lake, and Rev. w.
T. Macdonald, pastor at Storm
Lake, takes charge of the Ft. Dodge
district. Rev. Mr.. McBurney was
retired by the expiration Of his
time, the law of the church permit
ting only six-year term for the
superintendent.
Storm Lake was selected as the
location of the next annual meet
ing.
Following are the appointments
for the Fort Dodge district, which
comprises about one-fifth Of the
territory of the conference
w. T. Macdonald. district super
intendent.
Alden-W. G. Muhleman.
Bradgate-L. A. Dale.
Dayton-Wade iPickney.
Dows-F. w. CHM.
Duhcombe- y. G. Bourne.
Eagle Grove-W.-..W. Bollinger.
Farnhamville- p. Arrasmith.
Fonda. c. Calkins.
Foft Dodge, First-W. H. Spence.
Riterside-C. E. Leitzell.
Ep$orth-C. e. Leitzell.
Gilmore City,. p. Allen.
Gowrie-T. B. Collins.
HUBBARD. r. Williams.
Humboldt-W. C. Tompkins.
jewell and Woolstock-W. M.
Bump. az
Kamrar and Mount Zion-Samuel
Knoer.
Knierim-Fred Grantham.
Lehigh-J. L. Dewitt.
Manson-F. F. Case.
NEWELL. H. Linn.
Otho-C. H. Sanders.
Pocahontas-D. M. Simpson.
Pomeroy and Palmer-L. j.
Shroyer.
Popejoy-W. H. WEIGH.
Radcliffe-C. A. Bates.
Rolfe-J. A, Kettle.
Rutland--M. J. McCabe.
Somers-A. A. Pettinger.
Stanhope-T. w. Owen.
Stratford-Henry Albertson.
Vincent-George F. Wood.
Webster City-C. H. Kamphoef-
ner.
Williams-Allen Bishop.
Other appointments of interest to
Webster City people are:
E. s. Johnson-First Church,
Sioux City.
Ephraim Robbins-Nemaha.
Alonzo Pruitt--Armstrong.
w. w. Tyrell-Bancroft.
j. w. Lothian-Trimble church
Sioux City.
o. p. Mueller--Wesley church
Sioux City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Won at Algona.

Deacon, the trotting horse owned
by Geo. LeValley, won the 2:20
trot at Algona a few days ago. This
makes four firsts in the last four
starts made by Deacon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Totals. Al 8 z "a

'Pierce and w. johnson changed
places in the sixth inning.
Score by innings:
Webster City ..200422 l Oil
Homer ...... 010420 o.
Summary-Two base hits-Bair,
c. Eckstein, N. Eckstein, Kessles:
home runsPierce 2, Sheldon 1;
hit by pitched ball--by Long, A; by
Johnson, Q; struck out-by Long
Is. by Johnson s. by Pierce 2. Time
of game-1:40. Umpire-Logan
Corbin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Local Briefs

One plain drunk was up before
the mayor Sunday morning. The
usual $685. was assessed, and paid.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

John Wilson Dodge is in the city
today making preparations to start
the rehearsals for the Elks play.
The work Of choosing the cast for
this production started this morn
ing and the first rehearsal will be
held this evening at the Elks home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

My present seasons supply of ice
being exhausted, beginning the first
of october. the price will be advanc-
ed from 80 cents hundred to so
cents for private families, with a
proportionate raise to the larger
consumers. The added expense n
shipping ice In to carry my custom
ers the balance of the season. makes
this raise In price necessary.
26d4f1 r. G. Clark.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

The commercial league have plac-
ed on sale at the drug stores. very
handsome Taft buttons, which are
being sold for 10 cents each. Any
profit accruing from the sale Of
these buttons will go to the local
league towards expenses for the big
day. Everybody should wear a Taft
button.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Chicken pie dinner Watermelon
Day in G. A. r, hall will be served
by the U. B. Christian Endeayor So
ciety. Price 25 cents. 25dsfl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Myers, who
arrived In the city three months
ago from Papillian. Kansas. and
have been residing in the Geo. w.
Lee house on Third street. have pur-
chased the Remington house on East
Third street. Mrs. Myers is sis
ter OF George Ely.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

All those interested in the health
full and enjoyable sport Of bowling
are notified that the bowling alley
10 now open and ready for business
intend to conduct first-class
place and invite the patronage Of
the public.
26d2f1 A. w. Drake, Prop.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Wanted, a competent girl fol
general homework. Mrs. Alexan
der Groves. 25d3f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

The decorating committee for
Watermelon Day requests that the
upstairs ofices along Second and
Seneca streets have at least one flag
in every window ON that day. The
city hall. school houses and court
house are also expected to have old
glory unfurled to the breeze.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Husband and wife with four chill
dren want place to work on farm.
Martin phone 791. P. N. Braynard.
d1f1tiA
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

The city scales at market square
will do no business on Watermelon
Day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Ever Ready Polish.

Cleans and polishes. Get bot
tie today at Channer's, The Big
Busy Drug Store. 25 and so cents.
25d3f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Miss Ethel Zitterell has accepted
position as saleslady in the Bur-
Lesson dry goods store. She began
her new duties yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

The A. s. Burnell family are now
domiciled in the Mrs. Frances Kim
ball residence at 906 Wilson av-
enue, the Beaumont residence where
they have been residing having been
taken possession Of by It's new own
er, Bascom Huddlestun.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

The ladies aid society of the
Christian church will meet at the
country home Of Mrs. Lawrence
Morris tomorrow afternoon. They
will start from this city about 1890
o'clock. All are urged to go. Sec
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Martin have
rented the Michael Welch house on
West Third street, the former Webb
home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

The only thing which can now
possibly interfere with Webster
City's big Taft-Watermelon Day
+ will be- the brand Of weather the
weather man may furnish upon that
occasion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Mrs. wheaton Of Minneapolis,
who Is here visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Merrill, sang two
beautiful solos at the Universalist
church Sunday morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

Bert Maxon and family, who
have resided In the Mrs. S. ]. Root
residence ON West Second street the
past year, will remove this week to
the Mrs. r. w. Owen property. on
Water street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

D. c. Miller, who recently sold
his new residence property on Yves,
Second street, has purchased the H
A. Stevens home on the same street
now occupied by Tom Martin and
family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26
Death Of Little Girl.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Abbey, resid-
ing in Fremont township nine miles
northwest of Webster City, are
mourning the death Of their little
daughter who died Friday after
noon at four o'clock, from cholera
infantum, after an illness of two
weeks duration. Edith was three
years old on the first of last April
and was the light Of the household.
She leaves a father, mother, brother
and sister to mourn her death. The
stricken parents have the sympathy
of wide circle Of friends and ac-
quaintances. The funeral was
held at the family home Sunday
afternoon at one o'clock and inter-
ment was made in the Webster
City cemetery.
sc weeks free tuition to one from
each county. ~ courses. Board
and room $2.35 a week. Opens Oct.
10. Humboldt College. Humboldt,
Iowa. 17f4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

The Cass Center ladies aid soci
ETY. will have an all day meeting
next Wednesday with Mrs. Franz
Bosworth. A large attendance is de
sired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-26

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