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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
S. D. Derr for Recorder.

Elsewhere iY today's paper ap-
pears the announcement of S. D.
Derr as candidate for county re-
corder subject to the decision of re-
publican voters at the June primar-
les. Mr.. Derr has resided in Web
ster City some thirty years and is
deservedly popular with all classes
of people. He served as recorder a
number of years ago, hence has an
experience that would enable him
to keep the office up to its present
standard of excellence. He is a
steadfast republican and in every
way worthy the support OF his
friends. That he will develop much
strengh in the primaries and II
elected, fill the position to the gen.
eral satisfaction of the people there
can be no doubt.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
AGED LADY CALLED
TO HER REWARD
Mrs. Elizabeth Closz Passes Away in
This City After Lingering
Illness.

4
Mrs. Elizabeth Closz died Monday
morning at 5 o'clock at her home
SIS Boone street. Her death was
caused by ailments incident to ole
age and she had been ailing fol
about two years.
Elizabeth Closz was born in Ger
many, June /, 1880. Her maiden
name was Elizabeth Standt. She
emmigrated to Iowa in 1872 and liv.
ed on farm three and a half miles
southeast of Webster City, where
her husband, Jacob Closz, died in
May. 1877. leaving her with seven
children, all of whom are still liv-
ing. They are Charles and Adolph
Closz of this city: Daniel Closz OF
Aldrich, Missouri; Theobold Closz OF
Chicago and this city; Jacob Close
Of st. Ansgar, Iowa; Caroline Closz-
Ruppel Of this city: Catherine Closz-
Ruppel Of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The funeral services will be held
at the German Lutheran church
next Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Obituary later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Lumber Offers the Homeless a
Chance

to start a home on a smaller in.
vestment than any other material
inasmuch as a frame house can be
enlarged with additions from time
to time as demands require without
materially detracting from the or
iginnl unit. Windows and doors
can be easily cut and exterior walls
extended, and when painted such
changes defy detection. Two or
three rooms can be started first and
the rent money saved will do Won
ders to your bank account There
are lot Of things in favor of frame
construction that you probably have
never considered, which would put
new aspect on this home building
question If you knew about them.
Suppose you come in and talk it ov-
er with us and take a look at the
quality lumber we handle and
learn our prices first hand. Our time
and advice are at your service.
''There's NO Place Like Home"
diff Young &c Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
GAS STOVE FXPLCDES
WITH MUCH DAMAGE
Mrs. Geo. Dye has Thrilling Exper-
ience While Doing Some
Cooking.

Mrs. Geo. Dye, residing on West
Second street, had a very thrilling
experience last Friday afternoon
from which she luckily escaped with
but small injury. The cause Of the
trouble was the exploding of gas
stove.
When starting to do some cooking
Mrs. Dye turned on one of the burn
ers and neglected to light it. This
allowed the gas to escape into the
oven, which being closed, held 1t.
After short time Mrs. Dye, having
forgotten that the burner was open,
attempted to light the other burner.
When the match in her hand struck
fire the oven exploded with a report
that was heard by people across the
street.
Mrs. Dye was knocked to the
floor, where she lay until some OF
the nearby residents hearing the
racket rushed into the house and
found her in swoon. One Of the
windows In the house was broken
by the shock. In the kitchen the
utensils in cupboards and on the
table were knocked to the floor and
many Of them broken. When the
neighbors arrived in the house the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
SENATOR KENYON IN
IOWA FOR A FEW DAYS
Will Fill Number of Speaking En-.
gagements-Back to Washing
ton Saturday.

Des Moines, March 11.--Senator
William S. Kenyon arrived at IL
o'clock last night from Council
Bluffs, where he spoke yesterday
afternoon at meeting of the Y. M
G. A. The senator expects to re-
main In Des Moines until tomorrow
morning, and his friends have ar
ranged for an informal reception in
his honor at the Savery hotel, be-
ginning at s o'clock this eyening. II
will be a plain, every day get ac-
quainted sort of affair, and those In
charge have extended cordial in
vitation to the public to attend and
meet the junior senator.
Senator Kenyon spoke Saturday
afternoon at farmers institute at
Sioux Center, having gone direct to
that place from Washington. He
has several other speaking dates In
Iowa this week. including Pocahon-
tas. Tuesday; Harlan. Wednesday;
Forest City, Thursday, and Burling,
ton, Saturday. His plan now is tc
return to Washington Immediately
after filing his engagement in Bur
lington Saturday night Early in
April. however. it Is expected he
will come to Iowa for an extended
campaign tour provided conditions
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

man returned to the house and got
his hat and coat. When he return
ed to the street the dog was still
running. Then the race started.
The scared canine took in the south
west part of the city with his mas
ter following. . He then proceeded to.
the eastern part5gof town. After
many hours of weary travel the one.
time owner of a fine rabbit dog left
the trail and went home, hoping
that the canine would return. How
ever, there was nothing doing in
that line When Dad awoke next
morning nothing could be seen of
his pet. This morning there are sew
eral small boys in the city who. II
asked as to their business, would
answer that they were hunting for
rabbit dog that formerly belonged
to Mr.. Newman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
OFFICERS SCHOOL
Is ORGANIZED
Local Militia Officers Meet Twice a
Week to Discuss Military
Matters.

The local officers Of the state mi
litia have recently organized an Of
ficers' school which meets informal-
ly twice a week to discuss problems
and questions sent out by the state
committee.
The officers find that this discus
sion adds interest to their military
study and is far more beneficial
than the individual study of this
subject alone. The school will meet
Thursday night of this week at z
o'clock in Lieutenant Colonel
Hyatt's office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Washington Feels Earthquake Shock

Washington, D. c., March H.
Heavy earth shocks were recorded
early yesterday by the seismograph
at Georgetown university. The vi
brations began at 5:35 o'clock and
lasted 25 minutes, being most vio-
lent at $40. The disturbances,
which is believed to have been Of
extraordinary violence. occurred
somewhere within 1000 miles OF
Washington.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
JEFFERSON DEFEATS
WEBSTER CITY
The Local High School Basket Ball
Team Lose by Score Of "a
to 28.

The basket ball game between the
local high school team and the fast
squad at Jefferson Friday night re-
suited in victory for the latter by
score of "a to IS. The game was
very hard fought with but few fouls
called for roughness
The first half was very one sided
in favor of the "Jeffs," while in the
latter part of the game the locals
played them off their feet. Howev-
er, Webster City started too late to
add victory to their string The first
goal was thrown by one of the JEFF
ferson forwards a short time after
the signal for play was heard. In a
short time another goal was landed
by Jefferson. During the early part
of the first division of the game the
home squad could do nothing against
their opponents and played for sew
eral minutes without securing a
count However, Dodge, after many
attempts, managed to throw one.
Berggren also got in some good
plays during that part of the ses-
sion. Mckee has credit for two
baskets in this half At the end Of
the first half the score board read
25 to 13 In favor of Jefferson.
When the second half started the
home men appeared to be much
fresher than their opponents. For
some time after the second whistle
nobody seemed able to locate the
basket. In this half Mckee threw
the first basket. The goal by him
was a very difficult one and caused
some applause from the Jefferson
rooters. Berggren steamed up in the
latter part Of the contest. Dodge
also could do nothing in the line OF
boosting the Webster City side of
the score until only a few minutes
of play remained. However, when
the local boys struck their pace,
they had things their own way.
In the last half the Home team
secured seven baskets, while their
rivals obtained four. Most of these
goals were thrown after three-quar-
ters of the game had been played.
This is the second time that Jeffer-
son has administered defeat to the
home squad. The Jefferson boys are
coached by Prof. Simons, formerly OF
this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Government Orders Town to Move.

Winnipeg. Man, March IA
special government commission yes
terday ordered that the whole town
of Frank, Alberta, be moved as a
protection against rock and snow
slides. It has 5000 inhabitants.
Nine years ago in a slide eighty
four lives were lost.
For several days rock and snow
has been tumbling down the side Of
Turtle mountain, at whose base the
town lies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Law REQUIRES THE
DRAGGING OF ROADS
Township Trustees Emp, wered to
Pay for the Service at 50
Cents Mile.

Road dragging by townships !!
compulsory in Iowa under law en-
acted by the last legislature. 1t Is
imperative that the provisions Of
that law De clear to all who are
I charged with it's enforcement. As
y.here is severe penalty attached
violations. township trustees and
clerks should be warned against
failure to comply with the require
ments.
It is specified in the law that
township trustees elect superin-
tendent OF dragging. These super
intendents to let contracts before
spring opens up, for teams to drag
their respective stations during the
season. The gist of other sections
Of the law are as follows:
The township must furnish the
drags wherever needed out of the
road fund, but not out of the 1 mill
levy for dragging.
The superb .endent shall receive
not to exceed $3.50 per day and
necessary travelling expenses.
The compensation for dragging
shall not exceed SO cents per mile
travelled back and forti which is
held by the attorney general to
mean SO cents per mile actually
travelled by the team; SO cents for
one mile up and SO cents for one
mile back or a total of 81 per mile
of road dragged where once up and
once back does the work. This is
the maximum limit but trustees are
expected to contract on fair basis
somewhere within the limit. Fifty
cents an hour is considered fair pay
for man and team and team will
easily travel two miles per hour
with a load hence SO cents per mile
OF road dragged, where two trips oy-
er the mile are sufficient, is consid-
cred fair price at which to con-
trant-----,
Township trustees shall designate
the roads to be dragged, but they
must include all mail delivery routes
and main Travelled roads. ~
The penalty for violating the
dragging law on the partyof superin-
tendents and contractors is fine OF
from $40 to $25 for the first offense
and from s25 to $50 for the second
offense n.
If the mill levy for dragging is
not sufficient the roads must never
theless be dragged and the excess
paid for out Of the other road funds.
The road dragging law applies to
cities and towns and town councils
have the same duties as township
trustees. Roads in town must be
dragged, superintendents must be
appointed and contracts let for
dragging.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
The Cradle Roll.

Word has been received here by
the R.. H. Mabbott family Of the ar
rival of Elizabeth Atherton, on
March 6, 1912, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry P. Ladd, Kewanee,
III. Mr.. and Mrs. Ladd will be re-
membered by many Webster City
people, he having been former
teacher of science in our high
school.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

kitchen was filled with smoke and
Mrs. Dye was lying on the floor. She
did not regain consciousness for sew
eral minutes.
Al physician was sent for and an
examination revealed no serious in
jury. However, Mrs. Dyes eye
brows were burned off and her hair
badly singed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Record is Broken

Last week was the coldest week
in Iowa in twenty years for the time
OF year. At five o'clock Friday morn
ing the mercury stood at eight and
ten below and it was very cold all
the week. Evidently March is in
mood to do her share toward max
ing the "oldest inhabitant" stop
talking about the winters we used to
have.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

in the senate are such as to permit
of his absence at that time. The
senator took advantage of the lul
in the senate following action on
the presidents peace treaties for the
hurried visit he now is making.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Burglars Loot Station.

Hampton, March 12.-The Great
Western depot was entered Saturday
evening and robbed Of about $40,
probably by local talent. Entrance
was made through the ticket win
dow, which was pried up.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
For Sale.

Ten room house, gas and electric
lights, hot air heating plant. base
ment and cistern. Good barn. Ad-
dress, D. S. D., care Freeman-Trib-
une. d-f-t-to3-Ss
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

The National Sewer Pipe & Tile
Company have rented the rooms ov-
er the Metcaif store, recently vacat-
ed by DR.. Wyatt, for Office purposes
and have already taken possession.
1t is the purpose Of the company to
push the work OF building the plant
to completion as fast as possible.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
New Graphaphone.

A large graphaphone has been in
stalled In the central school build
ing to be used in connection with
the music of the different grades. It
is beauty and the children are loud
in their appreciation Of 1t.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Will Hold Formal Opening.

The Olympia Candy Kitchen, for
merly The Savoy, will hold a formal
opening of their place next Satur-
day. March 10th. The new propri-
etors expect to have everything in
ship shape by that time. There will
be good music to listen to and ev-
erybody is invited to attend the op-
.ening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Repairs at Postofice.

Postmaster Clark is asking for
bids for painting and miscellaneous
repairs at the postoffice. Some of the
marbel in the rotunda which is
stained with ink is to be replaced
and some of the mahogany in the
postmaster's room. damaged by the
radiator, will be taken out and new
put in. Some repairs are also need
ed on the roof.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

A picnic dinner will be indulged
in by the Swastika society at the
home of Mrs. o. G. MetcaF, Wednes.
day at six.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
For Sale.

yellow Dent seed corn highly
bred. Pure bred Swedish select oats.
". o. Mcconnell. Martin phone,
l413. Ind. 1916. d-f-to5-1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

The Wednesday 500 club viii
meet with Mrs. F. J. Drake at 1880
on the specified day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

I have just received carload Of
fine Early Ohio potatoes and one Of
Round Whites. Also have Burbanks
and other varieties. VIII sell in any
quantities. B. Brin, 719 Seneca
street. 9d2f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

The Wednesday club meets with
Mrs. F. e. Whitley for an afternoon
session, with the subject for study
Travel in/1ndia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
Sunday School Report.

Following is the total enrolment,
attendance and offering at the diff
ferent local Sunday schools for Sun
day, March 10:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

Miss Bess Mauch is temporarily
filling Mrs. Henry Ingertsons place
as bookkeeper in the Foster furnt-
-ture store, Mrs. Ingertson being
quite Ill.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

Mrs. Kate Johnson has resumed
her duties in Metcalf's dry goods
store after an extended vacation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12
AMONG THE CLUBS

Mrs. A. r. Parish will be hostess
to the Bridge club for luncheon on
Wednesday. '
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

Buy your harness at Grempel's.
Largest stock, best In quality aud
workmanship. Prices right d-s-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

The married peoples dancing
club will have the last of the win
ter's series OF dances, in the Will
son hall on Thursday, March IA.
The Estherville orchestra will fur
nish music.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

Technically spring begins on
March 21st. 1t CAM get here any
too soon this year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-12

F. A. Boysen. Dentist. Second st.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-03-18
gerbaitnng nit SinosruiHen.

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(bes 9eidpsrbefiibrsrs) Jrau bic Spes
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golisift Geilsrmann begaben iih in oas
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3immer Der Softer cine Spiumpfeifs,
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tpuroe perbaftst. Geilermann entfernte
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riren, als Ranni. Wlcgaeal angriff. Gs
fam 3u einem fharfen !S1nbgtmtnge,
aus fpeltem Der gsomte ihlieblia ais
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-03-18
penlIonen fir Bunoes6samten
Sn einer seitern abscbaltenen Nai
icnperiammlnng befirportct.

Inter ben Quipi3ien Der u. g. gioil
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eine WlaiienDerldmmlung Itatt, in mel
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entbuiiditiiher Deiie inboiiirt unD De-
rem paiiirung empfoblen purDe.
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