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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
CROPS IN
GOOD CONDITION
Weather the Past Week has Been
Favorable According to the
Weather Bureau.

Des Monies, July Especial to
the Freeman The wealth
err during the past seven days was
exceptionally favorable, for farming
operations, and in most sections for
the growth of crops. The average
temperature was about degrees
above the normal, and while the
rainfall was decidedly below the av-
erage, many localities received light
to copious, and in a few sections,
moderately heavy showers. The
warm, dry weather, and the excess
sive sunshine were very beneficial
for haying and harvesting. Much
hay was put up in the best condi-
ton: the yield being somewhat be-
low the normal. Most of the rye
and winter wheat, and many early
oats are in shock in the southern
counties, and harvest has begun In
central and northern sections. All
small grains give promise of good to
extra good yields, but late oats
need rain to fill to the best advant-
age. Considerable rust is reported,
but probably no more than usual.
Corn continued to make rapid
growth, and half of it is nearly up
to the normal height for this sea-
son of the year. Some of the earl
lest planted fields in the extreme
southeastern counties are beginning
to tassel, while much OF the late
planted corn is less than IL inches
high. Pastures remain generally
good, but are beginning to dry up
and should have rain at once. Corn
potatoes, late oats. fruit and garden
truck also need rain. Much of the
timothy, especially in the southern
counties, will be saved for the seed.
The following is a summary OF
reports from crop correspondents
showing the estimated condition OF
staple crops, July l, 1912, as COM
pared with the average condition
on that date in past years: Corn. SO
per cent; oats, 100; spring wheat
95: winter wheat, 90; barley. SO;
rye, 90; fax, Sc; potatoes. 9S; hay
Sc: pastures, So per cent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

A peddler arrived in the, city yes
terday and started at once to sell
his wares in the residence districts
of town. The man is a cripple and
was selling shoestrings mostly. He
visited one residence and upon be-
ing told that the lady of the house
did not care to buy, became abusive.
Shortly after thats he pulled of the
same stunt at another house. One of
the ladies became scared and tele-
phoned the police. Soon after that
another woman called up the police
station with the same story. The
fellow could not be located last ev-
ening. but this morning Policeman
Nickerson started out early to hunt
him. He was found and told to seek
new pastures, and this he did by
leaving on the noon train today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Let Death be Painless.

It has been reported to Wesley
Martin, president of the Hamilton
county humane society, that stray
dogs ordered killed by the city have
met their death by hanging at the
hands of those paid to do the work.
The report has aroused much indig-
nation, as it should. Such a heart
less and cruel thing seems almost
beyond belief. We understand the
city gives a dollar head for all
dogs ordered killed by the authori-
ties and that they have paid no at
tention to the manner. of the kill
ing, leaving the work to those or
derei to dispatch the CANNES. There
is no excuse whatever for such cruel
treatment Of dogs. They can be
chloroformed with but little trouble
and their death made painless. Mr..
Martin will no doubt inquire into
this matter and all good citizens
will back him in putting a stop to
such inhuman and barbarous pro-
ceedings.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Misses
A CLOVER LUNCHEON.

Miss Grace Whitley entertained in
her usual charming manner a num-
Der of friends at one o'clock lunch
con at her home on First street Sat-
urday afternoon in honor of visiting
friends The four course luncheon
was served on tables beautifully dec
Grated with baskets of red clover
which was also used on the place
cards. The afternoon was spent in
social conversation interspersed with
several songs sweetly sung by Mrs.
c. A. Guyer of st. Paul.
There were about twenty guests
present, those from out OF town be-
ing Miss Sapori of LeMars, Miss
Hemingway of Hampton, Miss Ma
bry of Abba, Miss Margaret Miller
of Grinnell, Miss Lillian Miracle OF
Helena, Mrs. c. A. Guyer OF st. Paul.
Miss Mary Evers of Independence.
and Miss Irma Vaughan OF Topeka,
Indiana.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
'LEH|CH BALL TEAM
HAS unusual RECORD
Beat Mason City in Fast Game
Have not met Defeat so far
This Season.

Yesterday afternoon in Lehigh the
Lehigh Sewer Pipe & Tile Company
ball team played a game of fast
base ball with the Mason City league
team, which resulted in score of 9
to Z in favor Of the Lehigh team.
The game was an extra ordinary fast
one and things looked most favor
able to Mason City until after the
9Th inning. At the end of that in
ming the score board read Z to 4 in
favor of the league team. Howev-
er, Lehigh did some fast playing in
the next inning, making three home
runs. Barber took on batting
streak which would have been hard
to beat. l.. Corbin made two base
hit. Mcclellan came next with
home run and Longstaff followed
with another home run. Tom Tim
mons singled and R. Corbin made
another home run.
The game was fast from start to
finish and showed good work on the
part of both teams. Batteries for
the visiting team were Saunders,
Barber and Sweeney, while the Lee
high team had McWilliams and
Shepherdy.
Lehigh has a clear record so far
this season, having played nineteen
games without once meeting defeat!
However, they haven't played Web
ster City. We must invite them up
here some nice sunshiny afternoon
and prove to them that they should
look to their laurels.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
A Demonstrating Car.

The Star Machine Works on Sem
eca street have fixed up an auto
for demonstrating their New Way
washer without taking it from the
automobile that is a handy affair.
A platform for the washer is placed
on the back part of the car with a
place for the demonstrated to stand.
Two motors, one for alternating and
the other for the direct current, and
also a gasoline engine, will be car
ried on the car, so that power will
always be at hand to run the wash
er wherever the automobile may be.
1t is the intention to demonstrate
the washer in all neighboring towns
and the car fixed up for this pur-
pose will be very handy way to do
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
THE CITY council
HOLDS SESSION
Matter Of Establishing new Sewer
District and Extending Mains
Discussed.

Very little of Importance was ac-
complished by the city council in
their regular session of last evening.
Owing to the fact that the prelim-
mary preparations for the establish
ing of the new sewer district No.
10 are not yet complete, the main
part of the evening was taken up
in discussing the project. Howev-
er, it is probable that the matter
will be settled at the next meeting,
as the different committees expect to
have their reports completed by that
time.
The street and alley committee
were instructed to look up new
dumping ground for the city's gar
bage. The Weedman dumping
grounds, northeast Of the city, are
now about filled up and the deposit
of rubbish at that place will soon
have to be discontinued.
The matter of extending the sew
er system on Second and Walnut
streets was also brought up again
and discussed. It is probable that
the extending of the mains on these
streets will be settled with the 9th
er sewer work.
The usual grist Of city bills was
read and allowed.
The meeting then adjourned UNI
til next Monday evening at s
o'clock. .54sas
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Skyrocket VS.. Skylight.

On the evening of the glorious
Fourth a skyrocket sent up from
main street had a little controversy
with the sky light over the Blank
enbuehler apartments and from the
appearances after the fray 1t would
seem that the skylight got the worst
of it. The solid portion Of. the rock
ct made its way through the. glass,
SCATTERING 1t into thousand pieces.
Luckily no one was in the room at
the time, or some serious injury
might have been the result. $3.50
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
johnson to Duncombe.

Duncombe Tribune: Geo. F. John
son, the well-known photo yrapher,
formerly Of Webster City 9 decid-
ed to locate here and OF n up a
photograph gallery. Mr.. Johnson
has rented the building next door
south of the Tribune Office and will
have it fitted up for picture gal
lery. He expects to have it ready
for occupancy about the middle OF
this month. He Is good workman
and we predict that he will do well
in his venture here. The many
friends of this estimable family
unite with us in welcoming them tc
Duncombe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
A Present From Mr.. McMurray.

Through the kindness of Mr.. L. A.
McMurray a fine oscillating electric
fan has been installed in the lecture
room of the Congregational church
for use in Sunday school and prayer
meeting. The fan is so placed that
comfortable cool breeze will be
felt. by everybody in the room. The
fan will be in use for the first time
at the prayer meeting Thursday
night. Owing to Mr.. Metcalf's alb
sence from the city, in attendance
upon the Congregational midweek
Sabbath at Manson, where he
breaches and delivers an address on
Thursday, Mr.. McMurray will lead
the prayer meeting that evening.
and everybody is invited to attend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Electric Lights for Stratford.

Courier: From present indica-
lions Stratford will have electric
lights in the very near future. The
Boone Power and Electric Company
have power to spare and have an
nounced their intention Of running
a line from Boone up to the edge OF
Stratford. they having secured
enough patrons along the line to
pay for the running Of the line.
Stratford will then be connected
with this line and will have a TWEEN
ty-four hour service. The town
council will make the necessary ar
rangements with the above COM
pany. Particulars are meagre this
week. but full account will be CIV
en- in our next issue.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
A Chautauqua Supporter.

One inquiring friend of the Chau-
tauqua movement in Webster City,
when learning today that there
would be deficit in the treasury OF
the local association this year, re-
marked that though he had been
absent from the city during the pro-
gram this season he didn't want to
see such an enterprise leave the city
for good and concluded his remarks
by reaching down into his pocket
and handing out a five dollar bill
to one OF the board members. With
a few more friends of this kind the
association would not need to have
any fears for the future Chautan-
quas in this community.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Collar Bone Fractured.

Della, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee A. Sherman of Huron,
South Dakota, who have been visit
ing at the VIM. F.. Kidder home In
this city for the past few days, had
the misfortune to fall Sunday aft
ernoon and fracture her collar bone.
The child was playing with some
other children and tripped and fell.
The injury is quite painful but not
serious and she will be up and about
in short time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
STATUES FOR KEN
DALI YOUNG LIBRARY
Marble Statues Of Minerva and We
nus di Milo will be Ordered
from Italy.

The trustees of the Kendall
Young Library have decided to place
in the Jane Young room, which has
been set aside as an art room, two
beautiful marble statues.
They will be sculptured from the
best marble in the market and will
be made in Italy so that it will be
six months or more before they can
be put in place in the library. The
statues selected are one of the god
dess Minerva, the Roman goddess of
wisdom, and the other copy Of the
famous Venus di Milo, representing
the ancients' idea of the goddess of
love and beauty. Each statue will
be about three feet in height and
they will be placed in the alcoves
on either side of the entrance to
the Jane Young room. AS works of
art they will be representative Of
the best of their kind in the mar
ket today and aside from their
value as decorative material in our
beautiful library they will serve as
silent teachers of art and beauty.
Webster City is certainly fortunate
in being able to purchase such
works of art for her public library
and the people can never honor too
much the names of the citizens
whose generosity has placed such
things where all may see and en-
joy them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
In Mayors Court.

Will Horn, Robt Hourk, Clyde
Pringle and Lloyd tDooley were up
in Mayor Sparboe's court this morn
ing, charged with violation of the
speed ordinance and the motor num-
Der law. The last three named were
assessed fine of $3.50 for speeding.
while the former received like fine
for not displaying his number card.
This is the first step of campaign
that is to be started by the police in
connection with the high speeding
on the main thoroughfares Of the
city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
PROGRAM FOR COR
NER Stone laying
Ceremony for New Methodist Church
Will Take Place Next
Thursday Evening.

The corner stone laying ceremony
for the new Methodist church will
take place next Thursday evening
beginning at 6:45 o'clock. An in
teresting and appropriate program
of exercises has been arranged, as
follows
chorus"on This Stone Now
Laid Choir.
Prayer-Rev. w. T. Macdonald,
superintendent of Fort Dodge dis
trict.
Scripture Lesson.
Address Rev. A. E. Craig, D. D.,
president of Morningside college.
Collection for incidental expenses.
The Laying of the Stone.
Anthem-"At the Close of Day
Choir.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Death Of Ernest Daimler.

Ernest Daimler, the father Of Mrs.
John Horn OF this city. died Fri
day at his home in Fort Dodge OF
troubles incident to old age. Mr..
Daimler has not been in good
health for over a year and during
the past few months has been con-
fined to his bed most Of the time. SO
that death, which came Friday night
about six o'clock, was not unex-
pected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Social Affairs
BIRTHDAY PARTY:

Miss Ruth Blankenbuehler was
hostess to number of friends at the
VIM. Blankenbuehler home Saturday
afternoon in honor Of her ninth
birthday anniversary. The after
noon was delightfully."- spent with
children's games and dainty refresh
ments served at five o'clock. Little
Miss Ruth received many pretty
gifts from her friends in rememb-
rance of the occasion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Finds Fine Pearl.

Louie Cantonwine is the possessor
of pearl taken out of Boone river
last Saturday that is beauty. The
stone is what is termed button
pearl and has lustre that Is sell
dom equaled among pearls found in
this country. Mr.. Cantonwine will
send his find to one Of the large
jewellers in Chicago. 1t is report
ed that many nice pearls have been
found in the Boone during the last
few weeks. A gentleman brought
one into one OF the iewelry stores a
few days ago that is perfectly round
and is considered among the finest
that has ever been found here. The
average pearl can be sold for from
$40 to $50 IL perfectly round or In
the shape Of a button.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
ROUND DOZEN ENTERTAIN.

The members Of the Round Dozen
club entertained yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Earl E.
Mason on the corner of Division and
Prospect streets in honor of Mrs. G..
A. Guyer of St. Paul and Mrs. June
Oppenheimer-F risch of East st.
Louis. The afternoon was spent in
playing FIVE hundred and the de-
licious picnic supper was served on
the beautiful lawn of the Mason
home at six o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Real Estate Transfers.

D. S. Wolgamott and VT to c. A.
Grover-wd-lots 6, 8, 10, IA, Is,
blk 21, w. F. & CO. addition, w. c.
Bjorn Gislason ct al to o. H. Pag-
elsen-wd-n 40 It lot 2, blk T.,
harrisburg.
A. R. Burleson and WI to Nelson
McAninch ct al-wd-lot 6 and
strip, blk IS, D. & P. R. R. addition
W. C.-$3,60O.O0. SO
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Quality Siding

Means more than just sound lumber
It must be smoothly worked, OF
good straight grain and capable Of
taking and holding paint. The best
is known as Clear" but we also
have a No. 1 that is an exceptional
value at our price. We want you
to see it. Come in and get our prices
on anything you need in lumber
Stocks always full. E..... .
There's no place like home"
diff ~ Young e Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Ericksou-Hanson.

Miss LOWE Erickson and Mr.. An
drew Hanson. both Of Stanhope,
were married yesterday at the
English Lutheran parsonage, Rev.
M. L. Melick officiating. This prom
Asing young couple have the hearty
congratulations and best wishes OF
their many friends. After their we'd
ding tour they will be at home to
their friends In Stanhope.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Farm Sales.

Lewis Olson has sold his 16O acre
farm north of Duncombe to Messrs.
Zimmerlin and Delano, Illinois par
ties. Consideration $140 an acre.
The John McCarley place north OF
Williams, containing 160 acres, has
also Just been sold. Richardson, and
John Blankenship, brothers, have
bought it, paying $135 an acre.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Home From Hospital.

Mrs. Frank j. Greenwood, VINO
has been in Mercy hospital during
the past ten days, where she under
went minor operation, returned to
her home Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Gifts for Miss Puff,

Miss. Puff, who has been Father
Norton's housekeeper during his res
idence in this city, was the recipient
of several gifts of appreciation from
the ladies' OF the Catholic church. A
beautiful gold brooch and a ten dol
lar gold piece were presented to her
by the ladies whose good wishes fol-
low her to the rectory in Waukon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
The Cradle Roll.

Word received here this morning
announces the arrival Of baby SOP
to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tomlinson OF
Mena, Ark. Mr.. Tomlinson is for-
mer Williams boy, while Mrs. 7. was
formerly Miss Grace Jacks OF this
city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Country Church in Community Life

Country Church in Community Life.
Rev. Arthur Metcalf Of the Con-
gregational church will leave tomor-
row for Manson, where he will at
tend the mid-week Sabbath to be
held all day Thursday with the
country church at Center. His
daughter, Miss Eta, will accompany
him.
The meeting at Center is part of
a plan among Congregational
churches to give aid and encourage
ment to the small country churches.
At Center an all-day program will
be held. At the morning hour Mr..
Metcalf will preach. At noon a pic
mic dinner will be held, with after
dinner speeches to which Mr.. Met
calf will be toast master The after
noon session begins with confer
ence on Sunday school methods, and
closes with addresses on the place
Of the Country Church In Commun-
ity life. The program Of the day
will close with final sermon by
Mr.. Metcalf. This movement is be-
ing carried to many Of the small
country churches in an effort on the
part Of the stronger churches of the
neighborhood to help the weaker
and smaller organizations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
Aged Lady Meets With Accident.

Mrs. Thos. Gilbert, who resides at
500 Boone street, is suffering at her
home with a broken collar bone. The
accident occurred yesterday after
noon. While Mrs. Gilbert was walk
ing in the yard she stumbled and
fell, sustaining the injury. AS Mrs.
Gilbert is quite an aged woman the
fracture is considered rather serious.
A trained nurse was procured from
Des Moines and she arrived here last
evening to take care of the injured
lady.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Rev. Hjortholm, pastor OF the Nor
fwegian Lutheran church at Ellis
worth. was here Monday with his
econfirmation class Of seventeen boys
and girls to have group picture
taken. "a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
The WIN Of Geo. Herr Reinicker.

According to an official notice for
publication just given to the Free
man-Tribune by County Clerk sterl-
ing. the last will and testament OF
the late Geo. Herr Reinicker will be
probated in the district court OF
Hamilton county at the October
term, the will coming on for hear
ing on the 18th of that month.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Miss .Faerie Smock has resigned
her position in Metcalf's Department
Store, and will take vacation dur
ing the warm weather. Miss zoe
Smith has been promoted to her POI
sition.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

The Superior Rebekah lodge Will
hold installation of officers at the
meeting tomorrow evening in their
hall art eight o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Frank Malcolm has greatly inn
proved the appearance of the )arber
pole in front of his shop with a
bright new coat Of paint.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

The ladies aid society of Breeze
Hill will meet with Mrs. Matte
Meeks, on Third street at 2 o'clock
on Thursday, the 18th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

The Missionary society OF the Bap-
fist church will meet with Mrs. A.
F.. Colver tomorrow afternoon at
$780, Nh. .1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Lloyd Dooley has accepted po-
sition in the Ripper jewelry store
and is learning the trade.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

For rent, two front ONCE rooms
over Metcalf's store. w. F. Hunter.
diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Situation wanted as housekeeper.
INQUIRE of Mrs. M. e. Jones, 1922
Third street. 9a3f1t1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
HONORARY PICNIC.

Miss Flora Cormaney of Williams.
Misses Julia and Clara Wolcott OF
Humboldt, were the guests Of honor
at a picnic given in Nokomis park
yesterday afternoon. Dainty re-
freshments were served at six
o'clock and all present report very
pleasant afternoon. Those present
were as follows: e.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

The Treble Clef club will meet In
the studio of Miss Ruth Stevenson
on Thursday afternoon at 1880, and
the subject for study will be Mozart.
The Christian ladies aid society
will meet at the home Of Mrs. E. 5.
Bickford on Wednesday afternoon
at $3.50 for a social session. A ten
cent lunch will be served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Perfection piano polish at Cooks
Piano shop. 6-27dlmo.