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Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION

The Montana Sunday school state
convention will be held in the city Of
Great Falls, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, April 30 to May 9, 1912.
Every sunday school in the state
should be represented at this great
convention. Each school is entitled
to send it's pastor, its superintendent
and two other delegates. Reduced
rates on the certificate plan OH all
railroads. Great Falls Will entertain
all delegates on the Harvard plan.
The convention program will be
Ou: soon and is of Il high character.
Montana is fortunate in having Mrs.
Mary Foster Bryner, International
elementary superintendent. as the
principal speaker ut this convention.
Every school in the state should send
one elementary teacher. 1t will be
the best money ever invested for your
school.
The Missionary Enterprise. The
Teen Age Possibilities. The Trained
Teacher, Impressions and Express
sions. and numerous other subjects
will he handled.
A new song has been arranged for
Montana 1t is u charming one and
should be used at all churches in the
state. L, is entitled "MOntana for
Christ" The words were arranged
by Mrs. Lillian l.. Richardson and
the music kindly donated by Prof. Z.
q. Excel. Send ten cents for a SAM
pie copy to Mrs. l.. l.. Richardson.
| Forsyth. or to j. a. Afford. general
secretary. Helena. Write tor reduc-
ed rates in larger quantities.
This state slogan song il interde-
nominational and the state cOnven-
ton is interdenominational too,
! therefore every Sunday school in the
state should be interested in both.
How does the village editor manage
to make the newspaper he does. is 4
question which has been often asked
and never answered III but one way.
By work. lie is his own editor, re-
porter, business manager, foreman.
mailing elssk, and afreQnensly COM
positor. Alone. or with An assistant
or two, he turns out everv week Q
paper which, while perhaps not brill
| liant, still contains substantially all
the general news OF the day, and all
Of the news OF the locality. The pa
| per has an influence far greater in
proportion to its circulation than any
OF the great metropolitan dailies. and
it has done more to educate and re-
form the people than the churches
and the public schools. lhe over
worked country editor is not proper
ly appreciated, for he does more for
the community in which he lives than
any other individual. lie must have
firm belief in u reward hereafter or
his nerve would desert him early in
his career.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16
DECISION VERY
IMPORTANT one

Lewistown Argus.-A verv impor-
tant decision was rendered by the
supreme court last Monday and one
that will be of general interest
throughout Fergus county. This was
in the case OF Chester Post and broth
er against j. l. Liberty, in which
the plaintiffs sought to be released
from Il contract for the purchase OF a
large tract of land in this vicinity
involving over $4,000. On the trial
before a jury here the plaintiffs were
represented by John A. Coleman and
{. A. Linn. while Ayers X Marshall
and q. W. Belden appeared for j. !.
Liberty. The verdict of the jury
was in favor Of Mr.. Liberty and an
appeal was taken. The supreme
court decides the case in favor Of the
Post brothers and the report of the
decision follows:
In an oppinion by Justice llollo-
way, the court laid down the whole
some doctrine, which if needed will
do away with possible law suits
against those having farm lands or
real estate of any characer for sale.
The point decided was that a seller
of lands is liable for damages to Il
buyer ii the former points out to the
latter erroneous boundaries OF the
land, and the sellers good or bad
faith. or honest mistake, is held not
defence. Heis liable if his represe
ntations prove to have been false.
The court in the course of the opin-
ion also says:
''If the vendor does not undertake
to point out the location or boundary
lines Of the property he seeks to sell,
the vendee must make such investiga-
ton as will satisfy himself: but if
the vendor, who is presumed to know
points out the particular line as the
boundary of his land. this fact relieves
the vendee from making Independent;
investigatisOns.'
The point is decided in the case of
Chester Post, etal.. VS.. Joseph I.iber-
ty. appealed from Fergus county.
The detendent sold to plaintiffs $50
acres of land. lie represented that Il
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16
nomeseekers' Rates March |.

What is believed will prove the
greatest influx of settlers that this Sec
tion of the state has ever known will
be started March when the first of
the colonist rates 60 into effect. The
Great Northern and the Burlington
are advertising the low rates that
will be made to Montana through the
entire territ0ry coveredsb their lines.
.sssitl l-ifs view sCne 1Stt fisAI Montana,
especially northern Montana, has re-
ceived the greatest amountOf publici-
ty during the past winter through the
medium Of the land shows and rail
road advertising, u general rush from
all directions in expected.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16
A NEW MILL FOR
MAKING ALFALFA FOOD

stration of the mill and separator at
tachment attracted very great inter-
est among the farmers and Others in
attendance at the farmers institute
this week. The doctors invention
means alfalfa bread andgriddle cakes
for the farmer; alfalfa chop for his
horses and cows, and alfalfa meal for
his poultry and hogs. and that he can
have his own factory on the farm. \
gasoline engine or the gas motor of
his automobile will furnish the pow
er to convert his alfalfa crop into pa
bulum for his family and the beasts
OF the field.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16
ROOSEVELT READY
TO ANSWER CALL

"Colonel Roosevelt told me that
he considered it the duty Of every
American citizen to answer the call
of his country, whether it was in
time of war or peace" is the state
ment Gov. W. II. Stubs made in To-
peka on his return from visit with
Colonel Roosevelt at the Outlook Of
1ice in New York. Governor Stubbs
reiterated that Colonel Roosevelt is
not seeking and does not want the
presidential nomination, but said that
he ''is satisfied that he would accept
it if it is offered him."
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16
CLIFFORD PlNCHOT
IS FOR ROOSEVELT

st. Paul, Feb. 1l,-Gitford Pin
chot, one Of LaFollette's chief sup
porters, in telegram to Hugh I.
IIalbert this morning, says that, in
his Judgment, further serious candi
dacy Of Senator LaFollette is impos-
sible. This is taken as al indication
bv Roosevelt men that Il sprint by
most of the I.aFollette supporters
for the Roosevelt bandwagOn is due
in Minnesota within the next few
days.
When Mr.. IIalbert learned OF La
Follette's physical collapse, he wired
to Mr.. Pincllot, John +. LathrOp of
Washington, ID. G.. one OF I.aFol-
lette's chief publicity men. James
Wickersham. Alaska delegate, and
Walter l.. Houser, LaFOllette's cam
paign manager. Pinchot and.. ath
rop wired that LaFollette was ont of
the running, but the last two named
wired to keep up the fight, as the in
disposition of the Wisconsin senator
is only temporary.
So far as known the Pinchot tele-
gram received in st. Paul this morn
ing is the first public announcement
of the former forester that l4aFol-
lette cannot he taken seriously as il
candidate since his collapse.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16

DR.. W. X. Sudduth OF Billings, who
won the one thousand dollar sweep
stakes Silver Trophy cup at the New.
York Land show for demonstration
of the best and widest uses of alfalfa
rs food for man and beast. has per-
fected Il device for the manufacture
Of alfalfa chop, meal and flour with
one operation. lie has brought to
Montana the first portable Alfalfa
feed mill ever manufactured. The
mill was built by a st. Louis man,t-
facturer who adopted the doctors
ideas in its construction. A demon
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16
SECRETARY FISHER
OBJECTS TO IT

Secretary Fisher has established
himself as an uncompromising foe OF
BOrah's three year homestead bin
and several other measures tending
to grant relief to the homesteader.
He says if it were in his power he
would compel every entryman to cul-
tivate every bit of his 100 acres. and
that no one should receive Il patent
until the expiration of five years.
This is not the extent of the honor
able secretary's rawlings but it is
enough to convince any reasonable
thinker that his views need toning
down. Legal restrictions must gov
ern all things OF this kind and the
laws must be respected. 4 great
many sound arguments might be adj
vanced derogatary to Mr.. Fishers
views, but Il practical argument
might be used beneticially in his case.
No one disputes the great fertility
and advantages Of our soil, but, Just
let our secretary isolate himself on
16O acres Of virgin soil with the inev
liable accompanying disadvantages.
and we will wager his views will un-
dergo Il wonderful change. 1t would
present different aspect than that
which could be gained from the COM
Portable side Of 4 swivel chair i'll
front of his desk in asllingtOn, ID.
G.
We must admit that the law has
been obeyed and respected by our
homesteader., and in Il great many
instances where regulations have been
violated, the infringement was due to
unavoidable personal and domestic
troubles or neutrality-suspicious. of tech
nicalities OF the law.
If, as Borah says, the government
should assume that the settler is here
in good fault and do all it can to help
him, it would be well to eliminate
some useless technicalities and offer
an incentive to keep him OH the land,
instead Of forcing him off of it. Re-
strictions are necessary but they
should be consistent. = Buffalo Re-
view.
s---ss.st-.- .----.--.- --,.--.-----e .t..
~ tHA #t
''She did wrong to look back didn't I
she. Bessie?"
"Yes mamma!'t
'An what do you think Lot did
when his poor wife turned into Il pill
lar of salt?"
II don't know. mamma: 'spect
he wondered where he could get a
fresh One.''
One would suppose that the wearer
OF al immense brOad-brlmmed hat
would Obviate the necessity of carry
ing a snnshade. But it dOsen't-if the
shade is an elegant and costly one.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16

certain road was the eastern boundary
line of the land. Subsequently it
proved that POO acres of it, of rough,
rocky and partically worthless charac-
ter, lay east of the road. The price
paid was s2O,32O. The court holds
that by preponderance of the evil
dence it is shown that the statement
male by Liberty is untrue, and that
under the doctrine stated above the
plaintiffs could recover. In the dis
trict court the defendent prevailed.
The Judgment is reversed, with direc-
tions to enter judgment for plaintiffs.
Did you ever chance to hear Il
mother remark in speaking OF her
child. "IIow like it's mother.." just
at the moment that the dear little
thing was making grab for its ia
ther's.hair?
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16
ByMayor WILLIAM
]. GAYNOR of
New York
N ny OPINION THE CONDITION AMERICAN POLITICS 4
DECIDEDLY IMPROVING. GREATLY DEPLoRE As
sERrIoNs MADE IN THE PAST eY PROMINENT MEN TIA
- OUR GOVERNMENT ls BECOMING MORE AND MORE coRRuP1

Public life today does offer SUFFICIENT inducement to
CLEAN, ABLE Of the highest type Of civilization be-
cause, as a rule, the tenure of office is TOO SHORT.
No be certain Of making politics his LIFE PURSUIT
in this country He in today and and
for years before he gets back again, he does.
This especially legislative bodies The habit in this
country the requirement that representatives legislative bodies
have be residents of the district from which they should
be done with The electors Of district should feel PER
FECTY FREE nominate and for fit without regard
~ their place Of residence
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-02-16

One would suppose that the wearer
OF an immense brOad-brlmmed hat
would obviate the necessity of carry
ing a sunshade. But it dosen't-if the
shade is an elegant and costly one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
WIN. JACKSON JOINS
SILENT MAJORITY
Died at Family Home on Water
street-Leaves Wife and Four
Small Children.

VIM. Jackson died at the family
home on Water street Friday af-
ternoon at 3:16 o'clock, victim Of
colitis, a complication of bowel and
stomach troubles. He was serious
ly Ill for two weeks, but had been
ailing for some time.
The deceased was born in Illinois
on Oct. 2, 1872. hence he was 80
years of age at the time OF his de-
mise. A wife and four small chill
dren are left to mourn the death CT
a beloved husband and father.
Mr.. Jackson has been employed as
a ditcher during his several years
residence in this city. He was known
as good man and citizen and the
friends Of the family will be filled
with sorrow over his untlmely TAX
ing away.
The funeral services were held
from the family home at 2 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Rev. M. L. Me-
lick, pastor of the English Lutheran
church, was in charge.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
CITY COUNCIL
IN SESSION
Rank Street Residents Petition for
Concrete Pavement if the
Street is to be
Paved.
WILL ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Paving Preliminaries to be Pushed
as Fast as Possible Other
Business.
WILL ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.

The city council met in regular
session last evening at the city hall.
Councilmen Ross and Hahne were
absent.
The city bills were allowed and
placed on file. City Superintendent
Mullins was present and explained
the demurrage agreement that was
brought before the council at their
last meeting. This agreement Is Of
fered by the city and is with the
Illinois Central railway. The agree
ment is the means Of eQualizing the
demurrage on freight cars of coal
for the city plant. Mayor Sparboe
was authorized to sign 1t.
A petition for concrete paving.
signed by j. N. Garth and about fif-
ty-fve other residents of Bank
street, was read. One Of the sign
ers OF this petition preferred as
phalt, but II that was impossible ne
preferred concrete to brick. On the
Bank street paper the Signers dlo
not offer any formula for material
but left this to the judgment of the
council.
The city engineers report on the
Bank street sanitary sewer was read
and the plat and schedule accepted.
\ ey also ordered the city clerk to
give the necessary notice for this
sewer. The act OF the sewer amounts
to $1136.48.
The paving committee were then
ordered to prepare the necessary
plans and specifications for the three
kinds of material that was recon-
mended in the recent report of the
junketing committee, These mater
ials are cement concrete. asphaltic
concrete and brick block. This work
will be finished as soon as possible
In order that advertising for bids on
the paving may be started.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Hale-Burton.

Married, Jan. 1, 1912, at high
noon, Miss Myrtle Hale, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hale. living
two and one-half miles northeast OF
Blairsburg. to Mr.. Earl Burton, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Burton OF this
city, Rev. Walter Metcalf OF the
Congregational church Of Blairs-
burg. officiating. The bridal chorus
was played by Miss Ella Graffunder.
The bride wore dress OF white
satin and carried beautiful Ameri-
can Beauty roses.
The bride is young lady Of many
graces and has hosts OF friends who
will extend hearty congratulations.
The groom Is a steady and industri-
GUS young man. He Is a plumber
and has been in the employ OF Aug.
F. Mueller for several years past.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
few OF the nearest friends and rela'
tiyes and a delicious three course
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Well Known Resident Of Harrisburg
Died Yesterday Morning at
$3.50 at the Age Of
Is Years.
WIFE DIED TWO WEEKS AGO
Came to Hamilton County in 1869
Resided Many Years Near
Blsirburg.

P. H. Shaffer, whose wife joined
the great silent majority only two
weeks. passed away yesterday morn
ing at $40 o'clock at the family
home in Blairsburg. Mr.. Shaffer
had been ailing for two or three
years with prostate troubles. The
accident to his wife, In which she
fractured her hip, followed by her
death, was great blow to Mr.. Shat
er and FASTENED the final summons.
P. II. Shaffer was born in Penn
sylvania on August 81. 1888. and
was therefore 7s years OF age at his
last birthday. The family came to
Hamilton county in 1859, settling in
Blairsburg township. where they re-
sided until eighteen years ago. when
they removed to Blairsburg. retiring
from active duties upon the farm.
The deceased was one OF the sub
stantial and high minded citizens
Of this county and was greatly re-
spected In the community In which
he resided for so many years.
He is survived by four children
F. H. Shafer OF BIairsburg: G. w
and =. J. shafer and Mrs. ]. W.
Thompson Of this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
COLD WEATHER
THE ENTIRE WEEK
Weather Bureau Predicts That Sc
we're Cold Will Continue
Several Days Yet.

Wintry weather will be general
during the greater part of the week.
according to bulletin issued last
night by the weather bureau Stormy
weather is also predicted over the
North Atlantic steamship routes, the
British Isles and Northwestern
Europe.
"A marked change to colder
weather will overspread the region
east of the Mississippi river within
the next thirty-six to forty-eight
hours" continues the bulletin.
with the line of freezing tempera-
ture extending southwark to the
gulf aud South Atlantic coasts and
to northern Florida. Unseasonably
cold weather will continue the next
several days in the middle west and
southwest and the Rocky mountain
region.
"a storm that Is now over the
upper lake region will move down
the st. Lawrence valley, attended by
snow in the region of the Great
Lakes. the upper Ohio valley, the
interior of New York and New Eng
land: 1t will be followed by clear
ing weather elsewhere east of the
Mississippi river.
THE next disturbance OF import
ance to cross the United States will
appear in the far west Tuesday,
cross the middle west Wednesday or
Thursday and the eastern states
about Friday; this disturbance will
be preceded by reaction to normal
temperature. be attended by general
SHOWS In northern and rains in
southern districts. and will be fol-
lowed by decidedly colder weather.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
GEO. /. ADAMS
SUMMONED
Well Known, Long Time Resident
Of Hamilton County Passed
Away at the Family
Home.
DEArHscAUsED BY PNEUMONIA
Was Sick Only Eight Days Came
to Hamilton County As
Years Ago.
DEATHscAUsED BY PNEUMONIA

Geo. T. Adams, one of the long
time and we'll known residents Of
Hamilton county, died yesterday
forenoon at 1915 o'clock at his
home on South Superior street at
the age Of 67 years. Mr.. Adams
death was caused by pneumonia, his
Illness lasting only eight days. His
death comes as considerable of a
surprise to his friends, as it was not
generally known throughout the
community that he was seriously i'll.
{ Geo. T. Adams was born in Illi-
nois on March z, 1874, and was
married to Pamilia Walters in 1866.
The family came to Hamilton coun-
ty in an early day and set
tied upon a farm near this city,
where they resided for many years.
Later they retired from the farm
and removed to this city.
The deceased leaves wife and
six children. Also his mother, Mrs.
Lucinda Adams, who was 81 years
OF age last Sunday. The children
are I. F. Adams, Mrs. Fred Hahne
and Mrs. G. E. Ruppel of this city;
Mrs. Frank w. Tremaine of 1nde-
pendence; Mrs. Byron ]. Clark OF
Des Moines; Mrs. Thomas calkins,
recently of Minnesota, who is now
removing to this city.
Mr.. Adams was well known to
the people of Webster City and es-
pecially to the older residents of
Hamilton county, he having made
his homo here continuously for for
ty-fve years. He was an exemplary
man and citizen, an ideal husband
and father, and his host of friends
viii be filled with sorrow over his
taking away.
The funeral arrangements are not
vet completed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
NEW LOCAL MANAGER
ARRIVES In CITY
Campbell W. Fair, Recently Of At
lantic, Iowa, Gas Company
Manager.

Campbell w. Fair, formerly of At
lantic, Iowa, arrived in the city Sat
urday to take charge of the business
of the local gas company as mana
ger. Mr.. Fair has had several years
experience in the operation Of gas
plants. For the past year he has
managed the plant located at At
lantic. Previous to that time he was
in control of the gas plant at Oska-
loosa. The change in management
Will take place today. w. N.
Merrill, who has had the manage
ment of the gas business for the
past two years, will retire in order
to attend to his other business inter-
ests. During its existence in this
city the gas plant has been a paying
proposition to its owners and with
the addition of an expert in the
management, its continued success
is assured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
CHILD sERI-
OUSLY HURT
Eight Months Old Son Of John Has
sebrook, Near Kamrar, Ac-
cidentally Shot With
Air Gun.
BALL PENETRATED HIS NOSE
Feared at First That Injury Might
Prove Fatal-Now Thought
he VIII Recover.
Ii PENETRATED HIS NOSE

Irving, the eight months old son
OF Geo. Hassebrook, who resides a
short distance south of Kamrar, was
almost fatally injured Thursday by
the accidental discharge Of an air
gun in the hands OF his brother
George. nine years OF age.
AT the time of the accident the
younger boy was seated on the lap
of his sister, Miss Jennie. His
brother George received an air gun
for Christmas and was attempting to
display the working Of the gun to
his sister. While doing this the gun
was accidentally discharged, the shot
striking the little fellow squarely
between the eyes on the bridge OF
the nose. A Kamrar physician was
called but was unable to locate the
ball. Later q local physician was
sent for. However. an examination
made by the local physician reveal
ed notnlng aS 10 the WHEREABOUTS vi
the ball. Another attempt was made
Friday with the same result.
1t Is thought that the small piece
of lead may have penetrated to the
passages of the nose or throat and
In that way was discharged from
the child's head. At first 1t was
thought that the wound might prove
fatal. as the child had very SER
ious hemorrhage, but he is now do
ing nicely and it is thought the lit
tie sufferer will recover In due time
Both eyes are swollen shut as a re-
suit OF the accident and the injury
is very painful one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
MRS. 0. o. SCHROEDER
DIES In COLORADO
Former Well Known Webster City
Girl Passes Away in Boulder
Sanitarium.

The report Of the death Of Mrs. O.
O. schroeder, who was formerly Miss
I.ottie Green Of this city. reached
here Saturday morning from Boul-
der Colorado.
Mrs. Schroeder was we'll known
IN this city and had many friends
Aere. For several years she held
positions as teacher In the country
schools In this vicinity. The de-
ceased while in this city lived at the
home OF her mother, Mrs. Mary
Green Mason. on West First street.
Mrs. schroeder died in a sanitar-
Ium In Boulder Saturday morning.
She was married to o. o. Schroeder
q little over two years ago. For
some time the couple resided near
Blairsburg. However, owing to the
III health of Mrs. Schroeder, they
moved to Colorado, hoping In that
way to regain her health. Although
Mrs Schroeder seemed benefited by
the change, a short time ago she be-
came quite Ill and has been in a
aanitarium for the past two weeks.
Friends In this city we're notified OF
her illness. but it was thought she
would soon recover They were
greatly surprised to hear OF her tax
ing away.