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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
IMPROVEMENT IN
THE PAST, WEEK

Des Moines, Sept. 19.-The con-
ditions during the past week were
generally favorable for pastures,
blowing, fall seeding, maturing corn
and all kinds of farm work. The
temperature was considerably above,
and the rainfall generally below the
normal, except over the northwest
ern, east central and southern coun-
ties where there was an excess of
moisture. All parts of the state, ex-
cept the southwestern district, have,
however, received copious amounts
of rainfall during the past ten days
and as result pasturage has made
satisfactory advancement and late
potatoes have improved considerab-
ly. The soil is generally in good
condition and fall blowing and seed
ing have progressed rapidly. The
work of cutting and shocking corn
for fodder and filling silos. is nearly
completed, the amount reported cut,
varying from 80 to 80 per cent. The
bulk of the corn is now beyond dam
ger of injury by an ordinary frost
and practically all of it will be safe
with another week of warm wealth
err. Some seed corn has been gath
cred. A large crop of apples, plums
and grapes is being harvested.
This is the last report for the
season.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL

The city fathers held their regu-
lar session last evening. They were
confronted by the school board rela-
tive to the moving Of the fire house
that the work of constructing the
new high school building might ad-
vance as rapidly as possible. The
architect for this building will ar
rive in the city some time next
week The matter was postponed,
however. until the next meeting as
it was impossible to find temporary
quarters for the fire company.
A petition for sanitary sewer to
be located on Cedar, Webster, and
Ohio streets. signed by the residents
of that part OF town, was considered
and referred to the sewer commit
tee. Said sewer is to be entirely n
dependent of the city sewer con-
struction and have direct connection
with the river.
The color of the electroliers was
settled last night when Mayor Spar
Doe instructed Supt. Mullins to
have them all painted black. This
color was decided upon, owing to
the fact that some of the merchants
did not like the aluminium recently
applied to some of the posts.
Service certificates for the fire
company We're also considered and
referred, to the fire committee. City
Clerk Banks was also instructed to
take out tornado insurance on the
new electric light plant and power
house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
THREE BOILERS AND
NEW ENGINE ARRIVE

Three new boilers and one of the
engines have arrived for the new
municipal electric light plant. They
have been unloaded from the cars
and will be placed in position as
soon as the work can be done. The
balance of the machinery for the
new plant is expected to arrive in
the near future. 1t is hoped to get
everything arranged and in running
order by the first of November.
When finished, Webster City is go
ing to have one of the best plants
in this section of country. The
building is much finer and more
substantial structure than the peo-
pie generally anticipated that it
would be. The exterior appearance
| is also much handsomer than the
public thought it would be, al
though no particular expense, aside
from making the building a very
durable one, was contemplated or
carried out In tils feature OF the
structure.
The city council deserve much
credit for the way in which they
have managed and carried out the
proposition of providing a new up
to-date and substantial electric
light plant for Webster City. When
the new plant gets in running order
this city will no doubt have the best
kind of service-both in the way of
lighting as well as power. The
building is large enough for adding
more machinery, il occasion should
require as the town increases in
population, and the present struct-
ure solves the problem of home for
our electric lighting headquarters
for many years to come.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Big PLAY Saturday Night.

w. C. Elmendorf, business mana
ger of The Three Twins" Company
is in the city making arrangements
for the mammoth production, which
will be seen on Saturday, Sept. %,
at the armory opera house. In -alk-
ing of his attraction he said. "The
show is superior to the majority of
musical comedies, and is one of the
highest class on the road" Asked
for his plots, etc., he said, "Just
clear the stage Of everything. We
have all our own scenery, properties
and electrical effects. The Three
Twins will be presented in a most
gorgeous manner and with superb
company"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Resolutions Of Respect.

Whereas; Death in all its inscrnt-
able mystery has removed from our
midst our beloved brother, r. /.
Bossert. in the prime and vigor Of
his young manhood, and with ambi-
tions almost realized. We are once
more reminded Of the uncertainty Of
human life and that we must bow to
the supreme will OF the Grand and
Supreme Counselor Of the universe.
Therefore, be 1t resolved that in
the passing Of Brother Bossert to
the higher order above, the order Of
the United Commercial Travellers Of
America has lost a most valued and
devoted member. the membership a
true and courteous friend. the COM
munity an honored and upright citi-
zen. whose CHEEKY smile and pleas
ing personality was ever an inspira-
ton to those with whom he met in
LIES weary way, thus exemplifying
the beautiful tenets of our order and
proving his love for his fellowman.
To the striker relatives and friends
we extend our sincere sympathy and
coincidence in their great loss and
bereavement, and We commend them
to Him for consolation who doeth all
things we'll and tempers the winds
To the shOrn lamb. he IL further
Resolved, that these resolutions be
spread upon the records Of Webster
Eagle Council No. 343, and copy
sent to the bereaved relatives.
Walter Terrell, Sec.
P. j. Brandrup.
w. H. Cunningham.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
new COMPANY Is FOR
szf MAtLY ORGANIZED

The meeting Of the stockholders
of the National Sewer Pipe & Tile
company, held at G. A. r. hall ,ast
evening, was we'll attended. The
company was formally organized
and the bylaws were adopted. Chief
engineer w. c. kirkpatrick, who
has been working on the specifica-
tions for the construction of the
plant, reported the itemized account
of the cost and it will amount to
s197,sS0.5O.
The matter Of purchasing the
clay bed now leased by this COM
pany was considered but was post
poned until some future meeting.
This bed is said to be one of the
finest of its kind in the United
States and the fact that this site is
so we'll located has been one OF the
big inducements offered to those
who are behind the enterprise. 1t is
expected that this new industry will
give employment to about one hum
dred men and will be in operation
the year round. Officers of the new
company were elected as follows:
j. L. Kamrar-Presdent.
H. r. Dodge-Vice President.
P. w. misunderstanding
l.. A. McMurray-Treasurer.
II. r. Dodge, p. w. Hearn, l.. Z.
Crowter, J. w. Hittle, w. J. litter
ell. w. A. Johnson, j. l.. Peterson,
w. O. Mcconnell.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
BOOSTER TRIP FOR
WATERMELON DAY

Next Friday the local CONNER
cial league will make an auto tour
of Hamilton county to attract the
attention of the people to Webster
City's big Watermelon Day, Sept.
2S. All owners of automobiles, in
Guiding those who have not been
personally solicited by Mayor Spar
Doe, but who wish to join the party,
are requested to meet at 7:45 next
Friday morning at the Elks club
house, from which place the trip
will begin. The tour will be an all
day affair and will take in most Of,
the towns in the county. Another
trip is contemplated later to the
places not visited on the first tour.
Those who go should provide them
selves with a lunch for dinner, as it
may be impossible for some of the
towns visited to provide meals for
the crowd.
The tourists will take along a
big band, some sixteen or eighteen
pieces, under the leadership of the
famous band master, Prof. Julius B.
Jewsky. A real live menagrie will
also be one Of the attractions that
will dazzle the populace of the
neighboring villages. This will con-
sist of two celebrated trick horses,
a bear, and other animals. A cor
don of special policemen, with John
Berggren as the big chief, will go
along with the crowd to maintain
order and enforce the DEGREES of his
honor, the mayor, should such be-
come necessary. Suitable uniforms
for the band, policemen, animals,
etc., have been procured and the
show in it's entirety will be true to
the name Haunting forth from all
we'll regulated posters-"the great
est show on earth
A big stunt, tricks by the horses,
music by the band, ETC., will be pull
ed off in each town visited and the
natives of Hamilton county will
know that Webster City is the big
gest place on the map when the
tourists visit their locality.
Anyone desiring fuller particulars
in regard to the trip can phone
Mayor Sparboe, or Geo. C. Tucker,
Chairman of the advertising commit
tee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
NEXT CONVENTION
OF REBEKAnS HERE

Several local members attended
the district convention of Rebekahs,
held in Fort Dodge last Thursday.
At this meeting Webster City was
voted as the next place in which to
hold the convention. The gathering
was the best in the. history of the
lodge. Only thirty or forty dele
gates were expected to attend. but
over three hundred people We're
present. Everything combined to
make the meeting success and call
ed from the state president the re-
mark that it was the finest conven-
ton of Rebekahs she had ever at
tended.
Mrs. G. F. Tucker of Purity lodge.
this city, appeared on the program
with an interesting paper.
The state president, Mrs. Prescott
of Mason City. gave very interest
ing talk on the work and growth of
the lodge. In July. when the last
statistics were given out, there were
seven thousand ninety-eight MEM
beers in the state and since that time
there have been seven new organi-
cations added to the list. Mrs. Pres
colt had much of interest to say con-
corning the new home built by the
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at Mason
City. The corner stone for the build
ing, which cost $4,000, was laid
July Fourth and 1t will be ready for
occupancy in the near future. There
are at least forty-eight children and
twenty-one old people being taken
care of at the Mason City home.
Purity Rebekah lodge of this city
will entertain the convention when
1t meets in Webster City for its next
session.
Among the officers elected at the
Fort Dodge convention are the fol-
lowing local Rebekahs: Mrs Geo.
Jewett was elected president: Miss
Olive Jewett, secretary; Mrs. N. H.
Bawden, conductor
Among the lodges represented at
the convention were Homer. Purity
and Superior of Webster City, Kalo,
Manson, Clear Lake and the two FIT.
Dodge lodges.
Entertainment for the visitors
was elaborate and the banquet serv-
ed by the Methodist aid society was
excellent. The lodge hall was beau
tiful with pink and green decora-
lions, the colors being significant as
the lodge colors. The three links,
emblem of the lodge, were cleverly
introduced into the decorations.
The banquet was served at the
Methodist church. The lodge colors
were to be seen in decoration on the
long table at which the guests were
seated The menu was very attrac-
tive and the service excellent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Notice to the Public.

Nobody will be allowed ito tress-
pass upon the grounds of the Out
ing Club, either while riding in We
.hicles of any kind, or on foot, ex-
cepting of course members of the
club. Signs have been put up on the
grounds to this effect, and all inter
ested will please take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
dill Il. P. Prince, Sec.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Surprised by Cousins,

Mrs. J. N. Lyon was most agree
ably surprised Sunday, when an au-
to load of five cousins from out Of
town drove in to see her. The party
came overland from Boone, and was
composed of Messrs. l.. +. Zimble-
man. George Zimbleman, Norton Ell
lis, of Boone, and John and Samuel
Johnson, of Superior, Neb. The six
cousins are children of four sisters,
who were early settlers Of Boone
and Hamilton counties, and this re-
union brought back many happy
"reminiscences of the past. The party
returned to Boone in the evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
THE TRIAL JURORS
HAVE BEEN DRAWN

The trial jurors for the October
term of the district court have beer
drawn and following is the list:
e. G.. Erickson, Stratford.
liver Hia, Ellsworth.
F. J. Smith, Webster City.
P. o. Peterson, Ellsworth.
A. E. Johnson, Stratford.
w. S. Brownsfeld, Kamrar.
J. H. Vauble, Stratford.
w. H. Crosby, Webster City.
ALI Erickson, Stratford.
B. H. Mules, harrisburg.
Noble Fry, Stratford.
N. P. Olmstead, Webster City.
Carl Paulson, Ellsworth.
Frank Schropfer, Webster City.
Walter Ferrsll, Webster City.
c. S. Wilke,1 Blairsburg.
Robt. Bringolf, Webster City.
Fred Bailey, Webster City.
Andrew Christensen, Webster
City.
Ben Oleson, Stanhope.
O. A. Kennedy, Kamrar.
w. Boughton, Webster City.
Oscar Charlson, Ellsworth.
N. L. Maxon, Webster City.
]. L. Miller, Webster City.
Phil Clerff, Webster City. n
c. Naber, Blairsburg.
L. L. Berogan, harrisburg.
ALI Nordblom, Stratford.
L. M. Crosley, Randall.
w. w. Hyatt, Webster City.
H. E. Fardal, stanhope.
E. 1. Beaver, Webster City.
H. r. Dodge, Webster City.
E. L. Maland, Jewell.
Geo. Brinkema, Kamrar
Henry Koestner, Duncombe.
E. w. Brewer, Webster City.
John Norem, Radcliffe.
John Boyington, Williams.
A. F. Kinman, Webster City.
Magnus Johnson, Jewell.
Ed Hall, Stratford.
w. A. Dawson, Webster City.
George Rarden, Blairsburg.
P. e. Sudderberg, Stratford.
w. 2. Kent, Webster City.>,sy Is
Louis Follett. Webster City.
VIM. Maakestad, Radcliffe. 49,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Capital and Labor Must be Kept
Busy 4!

in the right channels to keep the
nation prosperous. National pros
perity is the collective result of To-
cal prosperity and confidence" is
the mysterious thing back of both.
Confidence is necessary in all walks
of life to bring success, for without
it there can be no future. Our OWL
town needs the confidence OF her
people. A town is known by its
works just as man is known by his
deeds. There's no better way to
show your confidence in TIE town
than to be known as home owner
and no quicker way to gain your
share of the independence for which
our Revolutionary fathers fought
than to own a home. Better start
today--cOme in and talk it over
with us-we can give you good
idea of the total cost as well as the
kind of lumber you'll need diff
Young & Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Geo. F. Yungclas, local manager
of the Black & Kirkpatrick automo-
bile garage, was taken to Mercy hos
pital Monday and win undergo a
surgical operation. He is suffering
with complication of physical all
ments.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

The neighbors and friends of Miss
Elsie Mason gave her a pleasant sur
prise Friday afternoon at her home
south Of town. The affair was in
the nature of miscellaneous
shower, and many pretty and use
full presents were received by Miss
Mason.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

The ladies aid society of the Eng
lish Lutheran church will meet to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 with Mrs.
C. l.. Best, 1853 Third street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Mrs. W.. o. Rauworth Of the Craft
Shop millinery store, has been con-
fined to her home for several days
with illness.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

/ will sell a good house on Bank
street, Webster City, at price and
payments easily within the means
of a man who can pay rent. Adj
dress, A. A. Weaver, 1884 Oakland
Ave-, Des Moines. la. 1851
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Geo. NJ. Olmstead, better known
as Mage" is still suffering from
paralysis. He is unable to do any
thing and 1t is reported that some
body is stealing the corn from his
field, even in Droadday light. He
lives. in the southeastern part OF
town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

F. F. Brown, who has been suf-
, fering with an attack of appended
tbs. has recovered and is able to be
about again.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

The ladies'. aid society of the
Methodist church will meet tomor-
row with Mrs. T. w. Owen on Will
son avenue for an all day quilting.
A picnic dinner will be served at
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

The ladies' aid society of the
Christian church will meet Wednes-
day at 1880 in the lecture room Of
the church for work. A good at
tendance is desired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

The ladies aid of Mt. Zion will
give an ice cream and cake social
at the church next Friday evening,
Sept. %. Everybody is invited.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Mrs. Ora Newman, who has for
some time been employed in the Of
fee of the Hanson & Tyler garage,
has resigned her position, and will
remain at home. 1t is undecided
who will take Mrs. Newman's place.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

For sale, trade, or rent, fine $50
acre farm in Marshall county, Min
nesota. Six miles from good town.
1921 VIM. Greenwood.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Company c will hold regular drill
tomorrow night. They are prepar-
ing for President Taft's visit to this
city and all members should be pres
ent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Local Briefs

For sale, some good work horses.
L. E. Miller, harrisburg, la. 1Sf2t1*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

On account of the death of the
owner. a merchant at Carlton.
Mimi. we are in position to offer an
improved 100 acre farm in our
Wrenshall settlement at $50 per
acre on reasonable terms. S1s miles
from railway station. so acres
cleared in good shape. About $500
in improvements. This place is in
shape SO that any one farming it can
make $4,000 each year from now or.
Join our excursion Tuesday, Sept.
Goth, and see for yourself.
1921 r. B. Leroy.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Reserve barn privileges at McCol-
lough's feed barn for Watermelon
Day. 19d6f1t1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Autos Stuck in Mud.

Sunday evening while w. w.
Pearce and Vern Clifton were out
auto riding with their families they
encountered terrific rain storm a
few miles east of Woodstock and the
roads became so slippery and heavy
they could not proceed further. A
farmer kindly consented to bring
the families home and yesterday
Messrs. Pearce and Clifton went to
Woodstock on the train to get their
cars. They report tremendous
rain east Of Woodstock Sunday
night. but we received none of II
here in Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Celebrates Eighty-second Birthday.

Mrs. T. NJ. Scullin, who resides
with her son-in-law, A. Fl. Austin,
on Bank street, celebrated her
eighty-sccond birthday Fri
day. In honor of the occasion
her friends and relatives showered
her with post cards, flowers and
presents. One Of her greatest treats
was trip to the hospital, accompan-
led by her daughter, Mrs. E. P.
Scriven, to call IN Mrs. Lola Derr-
Austin and her new great grand
daughter, Margaret Ann.
In the evening as the relatives
were celebrating the anniversary at
her home, they were surprised by
the arrival of her niece, Mrs. Maxon
OF Iowa Falls, thus helping to round
out the eventful day.
Mrs. Scullin is still an active, en-
ergetic woman and, aside from her
few infirmities. is enjoying life and
can say with Julia Ward Howe
II have made voyage upon a gold
en- river,
Meath clouds OF opal and anne
thyst,
Along it's banks bright shapes were
moving ever,
And threatening shadows melted
into mist.
- In some still haven
My bark shall find it's anchorage
Of rest,
When the kind hand, which every
good has given.
Opening with wider grace, shall
give the best"
For rent. modern S room house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

A half dozen OF the electrolier
posts on the north side of Second
street have been newly dressed with
q coat of aluminium and they look
very handsome. When they are all
90 treated it will be decided i'm
provement In the appearance Of the
street. The removal Of the old cleo
trio light poles will be another big
Improvement in this public thor
oughfare.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

When in need OF trunk or q va
lise, 60 to Grempers. Complete
stock. Prices right. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

For rent, modern room house.
Also desirable rooms for light
housekeeping, partly furnished. Mr..
S. o. Osborn, 631 Division st. 1898
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

The B. Y. p. U. will meet this ev-
ening at the home of Misses Myrtle
and Bessie Cunningham, on Walnut
street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Help wanted at the Farmers res
taurant for Watermelon Day diff 4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Fine job work at this ONCE.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

Try the daily . month.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-11-04
NO EASY" DIVORCES.

By questioning closely two wo-
men who sought divorces on the
ground Of desertion Judge Rich
ard E. Burke discovered that in
one case the husband and wife had
agreed to separate, while in the
other case the husband had asked
his wife to sue for divorce and
had offered to pay part of the
cost, says the Chicago Record
Herald. Very properly the judge
refused DEGREES to both applicants.
The law does not recognize an
agreement or mutual desire to
separate as proper ground for a
divorce. Society does not sane
tion marriages that are dissolv-
able merely because a man and
woman are tired Of cath other.
Judge Burke's action. however,
raises the question of how many
divorces have been obtained for
no other reason, the cOllusion not
being revealed. There are judges
who are very careful about grant
ing divorce. There are others
who enter DEGREES as quickly as
they would give Judgment on an
unpaid note, when no defense is
made. To the latter class we
commend the example Of Judge
Burke as wholesome, refreshing
and salutary..-L. G. Times.