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Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29
Sunday Afternoon.

The conference session was resumed,
sunday afternoon, shortly after o'clock,
when mass meeting was held in the
lpera house. A short service of sony
preceded the address of DIR. A. +. Rob
erts of New York City, international
county secretary of the Young Men $
Christian Association After one of the
hymns had been Justify sung. there fol-
lowed novel sort Of music, which is
unique to every Boys Conference.-The
whistling of n sacred song by the lips
OF the hundreds of boys. Each one took
up the air and The people of Waterville,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

Resolutions.

The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted.
Resolved. That our thanks be rendered
to all people of Nateryllle and surround
ing towns who have so kindly opened
their homes for cur entertainment; also,
for the use of their halls and churches;
and in providing the banquet and meals
at the Armory.
Second, that We express our thanks TO
all the committees who haye worked So
faithfully in making this conference y
success
Third, We wish to extend our thanks
to all of the walters and guides who have
given their services IN our behaif.
Fourth, This Conference wishes to
tender thanks 10 the Noyes Mig Co. for
the contributions in connection with the
banquet.
Fifth To the railroads and street rail
WY companies for reduced rates, thanks
are extended.
sixth, We wish To express oHF appre-
eiation to the newspapers for their treat
ment in sending ont reports of the Con-
ference
Seventh, We wish to express our sym
pathy to Mr.. Z. n. Robinson in the loss
Of his son.
Respectfully suba1ittt.f
CLIFTON TRACY. I.ittlelon
WENDELL PORTER, Heulton.
ARTHUR STEVENS. Qs6no.
JOHN THORNTON. Lewiston.
NEIL FISHER. FoNeroft
ARCHIE STOREY, Washbufn
WALTER BECKWITH, Presque Isle.
WILLIAM CLARK. Cornish
ORGY \. ToLAfAN, Rockpoft
TIA Delegates Present.
There were IA delegates present ac-
eording To the official figures gwen hy
Jefferson c. smith, the state secretary
of the Y. NJ c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

living have been excellent in every
way and DIR. Fisher will always be a
welcome speaker to the boys of this
State.
But the men who have engineered,
not only this conference but others in
the past and very likely will continue
to conduct conferences in the future,
are Jefferson c. Smith. State secre-
tary of the Y NJ. C. A, and Arthur A.
Heald, both of Waterville, Both are
known by large. very large percent
age of the boys of Maine and are very
popular with them. With the able
assistance of most of the members Of
the local committees these two men
have planned and carried out the con-
ference of 1912 to successful con-
clusior.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

sung by the audience standing. all with
hands clasped
The gallery attendance of visitors was
one of the largest of any OF the confer
ence meetings, not a scat beins vacant
The seventh annual conference of the
boys of Maine was officially closed by
Pres. Fuller. after which fashlight pic
ture was taken BY Neal, the camera
artist.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29
Basketball Entertains Delegates.

For the recreation period, Saturday
afternoon, the majority of the delegates
went to the Colby GYM where fast
and exciting basketball game was played
between a team representing Coburn
Classical Institute and college team.
The Coburn team won by a score of % 20
/, making the most of their points in the
second half and many of them on fouls.
The score at the end of the first half
was to 4, but Coburn, with Ralph Good
doing a big share Of the work, got the
jump on the college boys and ran UP a
big score, besides keeping their oppon-
cnts from scoring. 1t was a game full
of fast work with several scrimmages on
the side, so that the boys were Keyed up
to the top notch, The Coburn team was
composed of Libby and Williams, Tor
wards; Hale, center; Good and Jordan
guards. For Colby, Taylor and. Nutuns
We're forwards: Dacey. center; Hunt ana
Merrill. guards Moore was referee.
The challenge issued by the Lewiston
and Auburn delegation basketball team
TO any team of it's size was accepted oS
a team picked from the Bangor boys ana
the latter won by a score of IS to in an
game
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

Delegates described their combats with
their giants and The methods Which
would win with the help OF God, and
others offered prayer
Then. after another song, the boys
tilted e0t to attend the departmental
conference, each delegation selecting
the conference which. from its subject.
promised the most interest to the
r1afaEafs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

ifate' means to aet around OF near
10 the center declaring that he who
sseatters' viii never become a leader
OF men; "co-operate.' lie found. comes
from co meaning together, ami opera.
working.
Mr. HinclzIey Iauded f.. N Rnbin-
son IS the man who could bring boys
out of the bondage of centuries" and
closed with the PRAYER that God would
give the assembled gathering more
power over men and boys.
Or. Fisher. who numbers physical
training in his long list of attributes
necessary to q competent boys lead
er, ordered the delegates upon their
feet and. with windows opened, put
them through vigorous calisthenics
Then he LED three loud 'HaHoos' to
lei out. as he said, what was bottled
up inside"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

While many of the delegates attend
ed the basketball game large NUMBER
visited several places about the CITY
going to the Kennebec Canoe WORKS,
the Taconnet clubhouse, the new CEN
trail fire station and other places as
they wished
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

BOY SCOUTS Congregational church
vestry) \. y. Head, leader-Mr Heald
talked upon the organization and purpose
of the movement the program which
ought to be carried out. and the prepara-
tion and equipment needed
The meetings adjourned about $50 to
allow the delegates chance to attend
the basketball games in the Colby gym
nasium
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

CHURCH CLUBS auditorium Baptist
church,, JEFF G. Smith. leader-Mr Smith
offered a comprehensive discussion of the
religious social, physical and educational
work of the typical chnrch club, deyoting
most of the time 10 the educational side,
with appropriate stories, Illustrations
and examples. lie took up the prelimi-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29

paTy work i'll The organization of the club
ana the spurit which mnste live. IT, tile
club continues. ~ AAS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-01-29
BOYS CONFERENCE
CLOSES SUNDAY

Continued from PAGE one.)
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-02-28
NJ Y w 0 R D

l personally guarantee every trans
action during this sale and if any
article you buy does not meet with
your fullest expectations, come to me.
| will make it right.
EMIL METZINGER.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

intersection Of Walnut and Grove
streets; thence west to the center of
of Beach street, Of twelve (12")
inch sewer pipe.
All of said sewer pipe mentioned
or referred to herein to be vitrified
clay sewer pipe.
The cost Of construction Of said
sewer, manholes, lampholes and
house functions to be assessed
against the property thereon and
adjacent thereto in accordance with
the law governing the same.
The contractor who shalr con-
struct said sewer, manholes, lamp
holes and house functions, shall
guarantee that the same shall en-
dure without need of repair for one
year from date of their acceptance
by the city, or if repairs thereon are
needed within one year from the ac-
ceptance of said work, that all such
repairs shall be made without ex-
pense therefor to the city.
AND BE IT FURTHER REsoLV-
ED:
That the city council will meet
at 8 o'clock p. M. on the 1st day of
July, 1912, at the council room in
the city hall for the purpose of con-
sidering objections to said proposed
resolution and that notice Of said
resolution and the passage Of this
resolution be published as provided
by law.
Passed this 21st day of May. 1912.
Approved this 21st day May, 1912,
H. M. Sparboe, Mayor.
Attest: R. P. Smock, City Clerk. 4f4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Fifty THOUSAND At
army MANEUVERS
Drills Of Regulars Attract Many to
Dubuque.

Dubuque, June s.-Fifty thous-
and persons yesterday witnessed the
practice drills OF the United States
army, which has been modified
here. The troops are from Forts
Smelling, Sheridan, Crook and Bra
dy, and all thoroughly seasoned men
and are equipped with the most
modern guns, ammunition and trap
pings known in the military world.
The regiment, which is formed
on new plans, consists Of something
more than 1000 men, and made a
magnificent showing in q parade
through the streets and In the ma
neuvers at Nutwood park. two miles
north OF the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
SEWER-WALNUT STREET.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.


Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that at a meeting
OF the city council OF Webster City,
Iowa, held on the 21st day of May,
A. d. 1912, the following resolution
was proposed and adopted by said
city council:
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY.
Be it resolved by the city council
Of the city OF Webster City, Iowa:
That in order to preserve the
health and secure the proper SAM
tary regulations, and for the conven-
fence OF the residents along the
street hereinafter named, 1t is here
by declared necessary and advisable
to construct an extension OF the
combined sanitary and storm Sew
enth District Sewer on Walnut street
with the necessary manholes, lamp
holes, intakes and house functions
Of the material and dimensions here
in specified, along and upon the fol
lowing named street, having the ter.
minsI points herein named.
Commencing at the center Of thu
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
SEWER-SECOND STREET.
OF PROPOSED SEWER
CONSTRUCTOR

CONSTRUCTION.
Notice is hereby given to all per
sons interested, that at meeting
of the city council of Webster City
Iowa. held on the 21st day of May
A. d. 1912. the following resolution
was proposed and adopted by said
city council:
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY.
Be 1t resolved by the city council
of the city of Webster City, Iowa:
That In order to preserve the
health and secure the proper SAM
,tary regulations, and for the conven-
fence Of the residents along the
street hereinafter named, it is here
by declared necessary and advisable
to construct an extension Of the
sanitary sewer on Second street With
the necessary manholes. lampholes,
and house functions, Of the material
and dimensions herein specified,
along and upon the following nam
ed street and having the terminal
points herein named.
Commencing at the intersection
of the center of Funk and Second
streets, thence west on Second street
to point $50 feet west Of the line
Of Fair street, OF eight (S") inch
sewer pipe.
All of said sewer pipe mentioned
or referred to herein to be vitrif1ed
clay sewer pipe.
The cost of construction of said
sewer, manholes. lampholes and
house functions to be assessed
against the property thereon anu
adjacent thereto in accordance with
the law governing the same.
The contractor who shall con-
struct said sewer, manholes, lamp
holes and house functions, shall
guarantee that the same shall en-
dure without need of repair for one
year from date of their acceptance
by the city, or II repairs thereon are
needed within one year from the ac-
ceptance OF said work, that all such
repairs shall be made without ex-
pense therefor to the city.
AND BE 1T FURTHER REsOLv-
ED:
That the city council will meet
at 8 o'clock p. M, on the LIST day of
July, 1912, at the council room in
the city hall for the purpose Of con-
sidering objections to said proposed
resolution and that notice OF said
resolution and the passage of this
resolution be published as provided
by law.
Passed this 21st day of May, 1912.
Approved this 21st day May, 1912.
H. M. Sparboe, Mayor.
Attest: r. p. Smock, City Clerk. 4f4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
CUMh|NS name
PRESENTEDF|RST
FOR NOMINATION
Taft Plans to Have His Own Before
Convention Third Upon
List.
la TOILETTE IS ON LAST.
Alabama to Give Way to Iowa in
Roll Call Of statesDe-
nounce Roosevelt
La TOILETTE is ON LAST.


President Taft's name may not be
the first to be presented to the re-
publican national convention at
Chicago, and in fact Taft leaders
still in Washington said last night
that the presidents name might not
be put before the convention until
after Roosevelt has been put in
nomination.
1t became known that when c. D.
Hilles, President Taft's secretary,
left for Chicago Wednesday night,
he carried with him draft Of a ten
tative plan for the presentation Of
the presidents name to the conven-
ton. That plan was declared to be
subject to alteration by Taft lead
ers now in Chicago, and Of course
by Mr.. Taft himself If he finds it
unsuitable before the day the nom
nations are made.
According to the plan taken away
by Mr.. Hilles, the name of Senator
A. B. Cummins Of Iowa. who has
ten delegates from his own state
pledged to him, may be the first Civ
en- to the convention.
Alabama stands at the head Of
the list Of states on the convention
roll. Counting on the Alabama del
egation as certain for Taft, his po-
litical advisers suggested that Ala
bama should yield, not to Ohio, the
presidents own state, which would
put him in nomination, but to Iowa,
that it might put forward the name
Of Its senior senator. Next comes
Arizona The Taft adherents claim
Arizona, too, and that state, accord
ing to the approved scheme would
yield to New York.
Although the Taft leaders also
claim New York by large major
ity, 1t was their idea that some
Roosevelt delegate be permitted to
present the name of Colonel Roose-
welt at this point in the proceedings.
Arkansas, another state claimed by
the Taft leaders. under this plan
would then yield to Ohio and the
name OF the president be put before
the convention, probably by Warren
G. Harding, former lieutenant gov
ernor of the state and one Of its
delegates at large.
With Cummins, Roosevelt and
Taft out Of the way, Wisconsin will
nominate La Toilette. and friends Of
the president claim, in putting his
name before the convention, his
sponsor can be relied upon to leave
with the convention Just before the
vote, denunciation Of Colonel
Roosevelt.
Although this was said last night
to be the plan most favored at pres
emit, others have been considered.
One was for the presentation OF Mr..
Taft's name by Mr.. Harding before
other candidates. Another was that
Mr.. Taft might be suggested to the
convention by New York. This APP
pealed to some Of the presidents
friends, particularly because 1t is
Mr.. Roosevelt's home state, One
reason advanced against the giving
Of the honor to Ohio was that the
state has more Roosevelt than Taft
delegates.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
BILLS ALLOWED AND PAID BY COUNTY

Hamilton and the board of
a session, 1912:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-02
NEW METHODIST
CHURCH OPERATIONS
Work Of Excavating Nearly Com
pleted and Ground Ready
for the Foundation.

Considerable interest has been
manifested by the, public in the eff
forts OF, the building committee Of
the Methodist church to finish the
excavating for their new church by
April flrstG Though they have not
quite succeeded in this. their, per
severance and determination has
won general admiration, especially
when the adverse weather. condi-
tions against which they have had
to struggle have been considered.
Not for five years. at least. has
there been q season as unfavorable
as at the present time Overa con-
siderable portion OF the space, frost
has been encountered to a depth Of
over four feet. 20 BY the use OF dyna-
mite and wedges this ground has
been broken up and oartedo away,
Several times snow-storms have In
terrupted the work GNearly all the
labor has been Donated Friends OF
the congregation have generously
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-02
JOHN Dewitt in
EXCITING INCIDENT
Local Man is Passenger on Freight
Train Which Sinks Into Creek
While on Bridge.

A bridge across the creek between
Tara Junction and Clare, small
towns west of Fort Dodge, was
washed out FRIDAY and came very
near being the means of a freight
train becoming capsized in the
swollen waters beneath.
s The morning freight which makes
those points at about $50 on its
way from Fort Dodge to Spencer,
was the one endangered. The train
was entirely on the bridge when the
structure began to sink and went
down quite distance. However,
after a great deal OF work on the
part of the train employees. and of
patience on the part Of the few pas
sengers aboard, all were taken safe
ly to the opposite shore. There was
great deal Of fright and no little
excitement, but no one was injured.
John Dewitt, OF this city. was a
passenger on this morning train,
he being a travelling salesman. and
on his route which is in that vicin-
ity. Mr.. Dewitt, in speaking OF the
incident, says that it seemed almost
miraculous that no one was hurt or
that more damage did not occur.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-02
Musical Comedy Given by Pupils Of
High School and Grades in
the Arlnory Opera
House.
LARGE AUDIENCE IS PRESENT.
Schools Will net $l69.5o From En-
tertainment Will Pay
for victrola.

The musical comedy, "The Gypsy
Queen, given Friday evening at
the armory opera house by pupils of
the high school and grades, under
direction of Miss Florence Berger
sen, assisted by Miss Pearl Shipman,
accompanist, was one of the most ar
tistic amateur productions ever seen
in this city.
The scenic effects and chorus
drills were especially beautiful and
called forth frequent applause from
the appreciative audience. The first
scene, where the band of gypsies all
clad in gay but harmonious colors
We're grouped around the evening
camp fire, was very effective. The
solos in this act were especially
good. Miss Genevieve Brown as
Rosalie sang her part in her unus-
ual sweet and clear voice, despite
the fact that she has been suffering
from tonsilitis the past week and
consequently deprived of good
deal OF practice. The part OF Moth
er Grunt was interpreted by Miss
Katherine Kelly with both feeling
and expression, while Miss Helen
Whitacre as the gypsy queen sur
prised the audience by the volume
and range of her voice.
Harold Maxon announced with
richness and depth Of tone the re-
turn of Mother Grunt and her cap
tive Rosalie. The choruses were
sung with expression and precision,
which made them one of the most
enjoyable features of the operetta.
The second act with its stage full
OF tiny fairies. all in snowy white
and carrying garlands OF flowers,
was indeed beautiful sight. The
little folks, too, did especially well
in the chorus drills and songs.
Miss Airline Kearns played well the
part of the fairy queen and sang in
her usual rich, clear voice. The
last chorus by the gypsies. fairies,
and mountain children was very
well sung.
A large and appreciative audience
was in attendance and the schools
netted $169.50 from the evenings
entertainment, The proceeds will
be used to pay for the victrola and
records recently purchased for use
in the music department of the
school.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-02
Homeless Floaters Own Worst
81 g ENEMY ,5ff5i SD

simply because they lack that def
mite purpose In life-a home-that
carries such an influence for frugal
ity and integrity. OF course. there
are few people who have not plan
ned home some time or other In
their life, because 1t Is human In
stinct to have a nest of your own.
and good Intentions are most praise
worthy. but the fact remains never
theless that intentions lead to no.
where. and while you are hestitat-
ing the cost of building material
and labor is rapidly rising. Why
not decide now. to become a recog-
nized factor In the upbuilding Of
our community and start that home
you've been thinking about? We've
"a lot OF ideas about plans for all
sized pocketbooks and by building
with lumber you can start in small
and enlarge as your demands In
crease. Think IL over.
There's No Place Like Home"
d1fl Young & Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-02
THE OELMElN
COUNCIL INJOlNED
Supreme Court Holds That People
Have Some Rights in Matter
Of Paving.

Webster City is not the only town
that has a council that Is determin-
ed to ride rough-shod over the will
of the people. Up at Oelwein the
council has been restrained from
paving. A gentleman who just re-
turned from Oelwein brings the
news that the council there has
been restrained from paving by In
junction proceedings. It seems that
the council wanted to force pat
ented bitulithic, pavement upon the
people. That Is the kind the: Web
ster City council has stipulated in
its advertisement for bids-the
Warner patent. At Oelwein, ac-
cording to report. one Of the, con-
tractors submitted bid for bitu-
lithic not covered by a patent, but
the council turned it down. though
the price was thirty or forty cents
per yard less than the price for the
patented bitnlithic, Some OF the
property owners asked for an In
junction, which was granted by the
district court and the supremeacourt
last week rendered decision max
ing the injunction permanent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-02
Brother Dead.

A telegram received Saturday by
Mrs. r. B. Martin tells Of the death
of her brother, James w. Riley Of
Walworth, Wis. Mr.. Riley is well
known in and around Stratford
where he resided on farm for
many years.
The death OF Mr. Riley comes as
a great shock to his sister, who had
heard from him but two days be-
fore, when he stated he was in his
usual health. hence the cause of his
death is not known. br5W ts, arl
Mrs. Martin, who is his only rela-
tive In these parts. will be unable
to go to the funeral owing to the
serious Illness OF her aged mother.
who lives with the Martin family.
The mother is very low, suffering
with complication OF diseases and
from old age, she being In the
eighties.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-02
WORK BEGINS ON BIG
SEWER PIPE PLANT
First Load of Lumber is Delivered,
sidetracks are Lo-
Gated, Etc.

Last Thursday Geo. E. Lowrie,
who is in charge Of the building OPP
erations, was busy clearing the site
for the National Sewer Pipe Com
pany buildings and on Friday assist
ant engineer, C. j. Harrington. Of
the Illinois Central Railroad COM
pany, went all over the grounds
with him LOCATING the sidetraclss.
Architect J. White and Mr. Low
rie have for sohe time been busy
completing the working plans SO
that the building can start at once.
The contract for a six inch well
was let Tuesday to J. J. Becker of
Garner and within a very few days
he will have his big well machine
on the ground. Sl
s The first load OF lumber was de-
liyered this morning and the tempo
rary office. cement house and other
buildings will be started tomorrow.
BY the time they are completed the
frost will be out Of the ground suf-
ficiently to begin excavating for the
foundations and a large crew of
men and teams will be at work. And
so things are moving toward con-
structing the new big sewer pipe
industry In Webster City
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-02

going to be forced upon them
might as we'll stay at home. It is
evident that the present city coun-
cil-including every member there
of-has no respect for the will of
the people and that they will do just
as they please regardless of protests
or suggestions. If this is not true,
the Freeman-Tribune asks the coun-
Gil to state if they will listen to a
petition of the people in the propos-
ed paving district in regard to paw
ing material to be used.