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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
CITY PATRONS ARE
CARRYING WATER

The city has been having consid-
cradle trouble with a leak in the
water main on Second street, near
the armory. Three days have been
consumed in the work and the leak
has not vet been repaired. 1t is
thought that possibly the job can be
brought to a conclusion tonight.
Water patrons on West Second
street have been seriously inconven-
fenced on account of the shutting
off of the water, and are beginning
to make "holler." They have been
keeping what few wells there are
along the street quite busy and the
work of carrying water for drinking
and cooking purposes is very irk-
some to them,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
Public Sale.

Having sold my place, will offer
for sale on the public square in
Webster City, Iowa, on Saturday.
Aug. 5, 1911, commencing at 2
o'clock p. m, the following proper
ty:
l team of horses, l lumber
wagon, / top buggy, almost new, l
cultivator, 1 pillow, two-section
drag, / corn planter, with 80 rods
of wire, / good set double harness,
/ set single harness, with fly nets,
/ lawn mower, / pair of heavy horse
blankets. and few other articles.
Terms: All Sims of $1,000 and
under, cash. On sums over that
amount, IL months time will be
given on bankable notes bearing 8
per cent interest from date OF sale.
No property to be removed until
terms, OF sale are complied with.
j. H. HICE.
VIM. Greenwood, Auctioneer.
e. F. King, clerk. dill
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
NlCKERSON'S PHOTO
MAKES IMPRESSION
Policeman on State Fair Force
r. Sterling Also Holds
Position.

No doubt it was the handsome ap-
pearance of our city marshal, B. r.
Nickerson, as reproduced by the
photographers art, which was the
means of landing position on the
state fair police force this season.
Mr.. Nickerson usually takes his va
cation during the latter part of Aug
ust, and thinking to combine profit
with pleasure, he recently wrote to
the head of the police department
of the state fair association, asking
for appointment on the force. He
enclosed his photograph, and receiy-
ed his appointment by return mail.
He will therefore take his vacation
during the state fair period.
j. R. Sterling is another Webster
City man who holds responsible
position with the state fair ascot
alton. He is superintendent Of tick
ct takers for all Of the amusement
concessions on the grounds and is
quite a busy man during the Pre-
gress OF the big fair. He has held
this position for a number OF years.
He is also in charge OF the state
fair advertising for Hamilton coun-
ty and there is no county in the
state where the big fair has been
more widely advertised than In
Hamilton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
Last Sermon Before Vacation.

Rev. c. H. Kamphoefner. of the
Methodist church, preached an ex-
ceptionally strong sermon last Sun
day evening, using as his text New
er man spake like this man." The
sermon throughout showed deep
thought and study and was an in
SEPARATION to those who desire the
gospel story presented in its sim
plicity and purity, yet in all its
forcefulness and power. After all
the manner and methods of preach
ing we may have today, it is the
old story of the Transforming power
of the gospel of Jesus Christ which
really satisfies the human soul. AS
preachers and people we should not
get away from this fact, for if we
do, the church is sure to lose its
power and fail to accomplish the
purpose for which it was placed in
the world.
Mr.. Kamphoefner's work is much
appreciated by his church and con-
gregation and is having telling
effect, not only upon his own
church, but we believe upon the
community at large.
The Kamphoefner family leave
tomorrow for St. Louis and Bur-
lington for months vacation
which they so richly deserve.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
Build Now and Pave the Way to Flu
ture Prosperity.

Success in life depends entirely
on the mark you set for yourself.
Aim high and then work consistent
ly In a straight line (the shortest
distance between two given points,
and success will crown your efforts.
What could be more worthy than a
comfortable home? Talk 1t over
with your wife, select plan that
will suit you and then start in to
build.
There's no time like the present
money Is plentiful for honest in.
vestment-labor and material avail
able at the right prices. From our
experience In the lumber business
We firmly believe we are advising
you wisely-you can Judge best
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

A number of petitions are being
circulated about the city asking the
school board to purchase OF the city
the cite now occupied by the power
house, at the corner of Bank and
Des Moines streets, upon which to
erect the new $4,000 school house.
The gentlemen circulating the Pc
titions declare there is practically
no opposition to the location and
that nearly everybody is anxious to
sign up.
The petition states that the coun-
Gil or the council committee has Of
fered the property at $4,000, the
school district to pay the cost of
paving. This is regarded very cheap
and the people, as indicated by the
readiness with which they sign the
petition, are very anxious that the
new building be located there.
That, in the judgment of the Free
man Tribune, is the ideal place for
it. The Methodists are going to
build $4,000 church diagonally
across the street, the Christian
church is now located on the corner
Immediately north and the Catho.
lie on the corner just south, while
the court house is on the west. The
proposed site is on three streets and
is certainly the most appropriate
place that can be secured.
1t is to be hoped that the council
and the school board will be able
to get together and that the wishes
of the people will prevail in this
matter. In view of the fact that the
property now belongs to the peo-
pie and the purchase price would he
nothing more than taking the
money from one pocket and putting
it in another, there ought to be dis
position on the part of the council
and the board of education to do in
the matter as the public wishes, and
there is no doubt but that the two
bodies feel that way about 1t.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

The government weather and
crop service report for the state Of
Iowa, for the week ending July
30th, is as follows:
1 Heavy showers occurred over the
eastern third of the state on the
28th; the amounts of rainfall rang
ing from one inch to over three
inches. Little or no rain has fallen
over the central and western dis
tricts since the 23rd and in these
sections, the drought continues with
increased severity. Cool weather
continued until the 9th, but the
last three days were hot, with mod
erately high winds. The condition
of corn improved considerably over
the eastern sections, but over the
central and western districts there
has been decline. There are many
barren stalks and the ears that have
formed are generally small and un-
evenly fertilized. For the state as
a whole, there has been loss of at
least 80 per cent in condition since
July 1st, and in many localities in
the southern districts the loss
ranges from 40 to 60 per cent. The
crop is in very critical condition
and will continue to deteriorate un-
til. rain comes. But If good soaking
and general rains come soon there
Isl still time to make fair crop, as
the stand is nearly perfect and the
acreage is considerably larger than
it was last year. Thrashing pro-
crossed rapidly and is now about so
per cent completed and preliminary
reports indicate average yields as
follows: Winter wheat, twenty-one
bushels per acre: spring wheat, IF
teen; oats, twenty-four; barley,
twenty-three; rye, eighteen. Scare
ity of water and the lack of pastur-
age is causing farmers in many To-
calities to sell their stock. The con-
dition of pastures, potatoes, fruit
and gardens continues to decline ex-
cept in eastern counties where
heavy showers occurred on the 2Sth.
Much depends on the weather dur
ing the coming week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
That Garden Party.

A very unique garden party is to
be given Wednesday evening on the
lawn of the w. j. Covil home, I'M
der the auspices of the Congrega-
tional ladies aid society. Booths of
bright colors will be found where
refreshments are to be served. The
grounds are to be lighted with Jap
anese lanterns and there will be
good music. Twelve Bias Reliefs
will be shown by Grecian maidens
and artistic poses of
The winter girl,
The summer girl,
The girl that I adore.
The college girl,
The country girl,
The girl forever more.
The public is cordially invited to
this beautiful garden fete. In case
of rain, the program will be given
in the church. Admission-adults
Is cents. Children, 10 cents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
New Piano Store.

The F. o. Evans Piano Company
of Des Moines are about to open a
branch store in Webster City. This
firm have a factory in the capt., II
city and they also have branch
stores in Waterloo, Marshalltown,
etc. The company have secured
room in the Minnie Freeborn
millinery store, on Des Moines
street, and will open up for business
on Wednesday, August End. They
will conduct a big special sale of
their instruments to introduce them
in this locality. See announcement
elsewhere in these columns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
Steadily Improving.

News from the G. D. Carpenter
home today is to the effect that Mr..
Carpenter, who was so seriously in
jured a week ago by being thrown
from his buggy, rested well last
night and is now steadily improv-
ing-a condition of affairs which
will be very pleasing to the many
friends of the family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
II You're Alive to the Need Of the
Momeut-sBuild Now"

and be happy the rest Of your lie.
There's no satisfaction like that
horn of the knowledge that you have
a home of your own. And II you'll
follow our advice BUILD NOW, you
will always be satisfied that you ex-
ercised good Judgment. We believe
this after watching the lumber mar
ket for years. Not In years have we
been able to offer such excellent
grades for all classes Of construc-
tion-lumber of real quality. This
Is not bargain counter lumber. for
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
Petitions Filed.

The Churchill Drug Company has
filed petition in the office Of the
clerk Of the district court asking
judgment against the Webster City
Pharmacy, w. T. Faucet and Geo.
Alvested, for 1920 alleged to be
due on account.
The Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad company has appealed to
the district court from the judg
ment OF the board Of supervisors as
to the assessment Of damages in
drainage district No. 3, Hamilton
county. The petition recites that
the railroad company asked damages
in the sum OF 1857, but that the
board allowed only $179. Plaintiff
asks that the court finds damages
for 1857 and directs Judgment for
costs and attorney fees.
The Peoples Savings Bank of Ce-
dar Rapids asks judgment against
Ole vanLangen for $25.62. 1t is al
legged that defendant issued check
on the Farmers Bank of Kamrar for
$3.50 and that said check is now
the property Of plaintiff and tina.
the Kamrar Bank refuses payment,
A similar action is brought by the
same bank against Geo. Hassabrock,
who issued another check for s21.75
and which became the property OF
said bank and which the Farmers
Bank OF Kamrar refuses to honor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

Do you want to earn hundred
dollars? If you do, here's chance.
A reward Of that amount Is offered
for information leading to the arrest
and conviction OF the thief
who recently stole a 1910 model. 80
horse power, Packard automobile
from the Wilson bathing beach In
Chicago. The state license number
OF the car IL 26156. Marshal Nick
erson received q communication to
that effect from Chicago officials
this morning. Watch for the Pack
ard car.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
Tile Roof Nearly Completed.

The new electric light and power
plant building is almost covered
The work of laying the tile roof will
probably be completed by tonight,
after which there will remain but
few odds and ends to be finished
before the structure is completed
1t will easily be ready to receive
the machinery by the middle of the
present month.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

IT'S said that Byard Dodge and
Adolph Pfliiger received some good
training along agricultural lines
during the recent state encamp-
ment Of the Iowa National Guards
at Des Moines. They were partic-
ularly attached to work in the hay
field. and know more about raking,
ETC., than any harvest hands here
abouts. For further details, see
either of the boys about 1t.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

it has a fixed market value, but by
keeping pace with the times aud
buying only from manufacturers
who mill with the most improved
machinery we have secured absc-
lutely the best values our money
could buy. If you're interested we
want to figure with you.
diff Young & Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

The work Of reconstructing the
electric light pole lines for the city
is progressing steadily. Most Of
the main lines have been erected
and the stringing Of wire will be-
gin in the near future.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

Arthur Adams, who for some time
past has been employed as operator
at Hawarden, has accepted the posi-
ton of third trick operator here at
the Northwestern passenger station.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

The w. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Nels Torp, on West Bank
street, next Thursday. August Srd.
at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. AS
temperance is such a vital question
Of the day, we invite every one in
terested in the cause to attend. At
ter the meeting there will be pic
mic supper. Sec.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

Lost, lady's pocketbook, contain
ing three five dollar bills. Finder
please return to N. F. Dixon at milk
depot 31d2f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
Social Affairs
CLUB PICNIC.

Saturday noon the members Of
the Home club held their annual
picnic, by invitation of Mrs. w. c.
Burleson, at the whist club cabin
south of the city.
After a splendid dinner the cleo
ton of officers was held, and the
study for the coming year selected.
1t will be Travels through Scot.
land and Ireland" The club was
fortunate in having as guests Mrs.
w. B. Richards Of Council Bluffs, 4
former member; also Mrs. Stanton
R. Hoyt Of this city. The officers
elected were:
President-Miss Carrie Colt.
Vice President-Mrs. Louis
Frank.
Secretary-Mrs. F. r. Mason.
Treasurer-Mrs. Minnie Wilson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

A business meeting Of the Clean
ers Sunday school class Of the Chris
tian church will be held in the lect-
ure room of the church tomorrow
evening. The social which has been
announced will be postponed indef-
initely.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

yourself as to what benefit you will
derive by diyerting all your efforts
towards a certain goal. When you
want lumber we want to talk with
YOU
diff Young & Clifton, Lumbermen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

The ladies aid of the English
Lutheran church will meet tomor-
row afternoon at 1880 with Mrs.
Edgar Foster, corner of Boone and
Des Moines streets. Bring thimbles.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

Special sale on flynets until the
season is over. F. E. Grempel.
d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
AN ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY.

AN ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY.
Miss Mary latham proved herself
a delightful hostess Friday evening
at six o'clock dinner, given to
fourteen girl friends, at her home
on Walnut street.
AS the guests were taking their
places at the table, which was made
pretty with pink and white asters.
they discovered the nature of the
gathering. When the girls drew
back their chairs before being seat
ed, they noticed dainty ribbons at
tached to the chairs, leading to a
small paper bag suspended from the
chandelier. The bag contained
fourteen miniature cats, which fell
to the plate of each guest-ard
"the cat was out of the bag"-upcn
these cats being written: Alfred
Rasmussen and Mary latham, Aug
ust 30th."
After the dinner was served the
guests sewed upon useful articles
for the future bride and general
social evening was enjoyed.
Both bride and groom-to-be are
popular young people among the
younger set of the city. Miss latham
Is the second daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sheldon latham, and IS a
young lady of many winning graces.
For some time she has been en-
ployed in teaching school. Mr..
Rasmussen is q son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. P. Rasmussen, and Is promi-
nent and Industrious young man.
being manager of the shoe depart
ment Of the Chas. T. Smith & Son
clothing store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

The ladies aid society of the
Christian church will meet with
Mrs. IS. ]. Barber, on Second street,
Wednesday at 1880. Be prepared
to work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01

The Breeze Hill ladies aid society
will meet with Mrs. Henry johnson,
Thursday, Aug. 10, at O'Clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-08-01
Local Briefs

Lost, gold hatpin. Finder return
to this Office. 1d2f1
The Detroit times., 1911-09-21

Mr. Polk that he Dssroit q
De;aots taking last census has been the stss
placed would
hll
IL strange that Detroit should enjoy such growth When
here The faetorss and their
industry aors
All petrots factories successful hgh
worth OF stock which wa ar. on.rnr for sal. n -
for
q We
The Detroit times., 1911-09-21
ONLY IS, Goes TO
PRISON FOR LIFE
Race Track, Dime Novels and Hun.
ger Force Immigrant Boy To Be-
come a Criminal.

Los ANGELES, Cal. Sept 21.--Joe
siegel murdered a man and he must
pass all his life IN San Quentin prison.
only IL years old, just when he
should be at school or learning trade.
this unfortunate boy begins the most
miserable existence that falls to the
lot OF man. And why? Because he
had the wrong views OF life.
Life TO him conferred about the dime
novel, the poolroom and the racetrack.
He was not inclined 10 crime, but,
alone and friendless In a strange city,
without money or job, hardened ASSOC
ciates painted crime TO him as an ave-
nue. OF escape from the miserable
hand-tomonth existence he led, He
was weak and fell.
These pals" told him that TO stick
mp" man was easy: he could make
"a piece OF money" without working.
They did not tell him of the darker
side OF crime-of the side that all
criminals must some time meet They
did not tell him of the pursuit, the ar
rest, the sure and heavy punishment.
Above all, they did not tell him Of the
bitter remorse, the never fading men,
cries. the sleepless nights behind steel
bars.
Joe Siegel came from Russia to New
York In 1906 and from that time to
now he has beaten his way from town
to town. working sometimes at odd
Jobs. Sometimes, he said, he gambled
and made little ''stake"--but always
lost It.
Then he read in the dime novels
about the west. He bought gun
the paper backs said he would need
one-and came to Los Angeles. He
had cents when he arrived here, had
no friends and didn't speak English
good"
Joe hadn't had anything to eat for
a day and for another day he walked
the streets trying to find work so he
could satisfy his craving for food. He
didn't find work. so on the third day
he asked man TO fed him.
Meantime he had met Ted McGrath.
q boy OF about his own age. McGrath,
Joe says. talked much OF the "glories"
OF crime He wouldn't work, he said.
when he could make money some
other way"
The other way" was TO rob whole
sale liquor dealer. Joe went into the
The Detroit times., 1911-09-21
Let Uncle Sam Get Out of Step
With L til the . Turk and |. d Spaniard

Judge Van Wagenen Is the author
OF the book Government Ownership
OF Railways" which tells In fasclnat-
ing and understandable way how the
transportation problem has been met
and solved throughout the world.
Judge Van Wagenen was asked by the
editor OF The Times whether, In his
opinion, a plan could be devised for
the control and supervision of rail-
roads In Alaska that would prevent
these roads being used as the coal
roads in Pennsylvania were to build
up new coal trust.)
Nearly every civilized nation on
earth has tried, one after another. all
the possible schemes for railroad reg
ulation and has discarded them. The
only nations now which have not pro-
crossed beyond that stage are Turkey,
Spain and the United States. In all
the others government ownership has
gained a foothold and Is growing
apace.
ton OF the railways has begun In O
small way and with us, at this time.
Alaska appears a wonderful, a provi-
Dental opportunity for a trial. The
experiment there can harm no one and
will help everybody.
We shall never have another such
chance to try out the system. Swift.
zerland Is the only government which
bought all its railroads at once. The
other nations improved some oppor-
tunity to enter the field gradually. In
Australia the provinces were com.
PEELED TO take occasionally out OF the
hands OF receiver line that would
not pay operating expenses In order
to prevent II from being abandoned
The government soon made these
roads pay and now every mile OF rail
way In Australia Is aforementioned
France built few disconnected
government railways as feeders ia
help out the main lines owned by pri
vate companies. II was not expected
that these lines would ever pay a
profit, but under government manage
ment they did and two years age
France took over the largest system
in the country and will soon take over
all its railways.
Germany built few lines for mill
tary purposes fifty years ago and
The Detroit times., 1911-09-21
NEW THEATER IS PRETTY.
Columbia ALSO One Of the Safest Play.
houses In America.

A theater unique among playhouses
In America, is the Columbia. the new
vaudeville house on Monroe-aye., OPP
posite the Temple, which is soon to
be opened to the public. While the
main entrance Is on Monroe, the build
ing proper occupies the large court
in the heart of the block bounded by
Bates, Monroe, Farmer and Cadillac
SO. From Monroe-ave. the entrance
Is through an enclosed foyer OF Ital-
ian marble, which Is large enough to
accommodate tn, entire seating ca
pacity OF the theater-1,500 persons.
This foyer will be steam-heated and
will be as comfortable as the interior
of the theater itself. Hoffman ~
Harrington, of Pittsburgh. construct
ing engineers and exclusive builders
OF theaters, say that the Columbia is
one OF the prettiest and safest the
aters In America.
A pipe organ, the second to be in
stalled In any theater in the United
States, Is q feature OF the Columbia
II will not take the place OF an or
chestra, but Is to be used for solo
work, and to add TO the effectiveness
of certain acts and motion pictures.
Prof. J. Anton Daley, the well-known