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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
BULLOCK RECITAL
LAST EVENING
audience is Delightfully."- Entertained
With a Program Of Excellent
Music.

The concert given by the pupils OF
Prof. A. E. Bullock of Iowa Falls
at the Universalist church last even
ing was a delightful entertainment
The audience though small was es-
pecially appreciative and responded
to each number with liberal applause.
With so many numbers Of varying
qualities of excellence it would be
hard to do each one justice, but it
seems perfectly safe and fair to say
that all We're Impressed, not so much
with the finished technique of the
performers, though this seemed al
most perfect, as with their ability
to interpret the meaning of the mu-
sic which they sang and played.
. Most of the numbers were given
by students from our own city, Mr..
and Miss Cowles of Iowa Falls, and
Miss Mona Worries of Williams, be-
ing the only other participants.
Miss Annette Stark was prevented
from appearing on the program by
a bad cold, but Mr.. Cowles and Mr..
very kindly gave two extra
numbers, which were much appre-
ciated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
THE WEATHER AND
THE CROP REPORT
..H -
.l
Past Week Unseasonably Cold
Light Frosts Reported in
Northern Counties.

Des Moines, June 12.-The past
week was unseasonably cold, and
over the larger part of the state
much drier than usual. The daily
mean temperature ranged from 6 to
s degrees below the normal. Light
frost occurred on low ground in the
northern counties on the morning of
the 9TH, but no material damage
was done. The rainfall was general
ly light, but copious to heavy show.
ers occurred in the Des Moines val
ley on the 5th. The conditions were
favorable for field work, and rapid
progress was made in cultivating
corn. Practically all Of the early
planting has been plowed once, and
much of it the second time. Small
grain and grass, especially spring
seeding of timothy and clover, have
made good growth, but the hay crop
will not be up to the normal. Glow
err cutting will begin in the south
.ern counties during the coming
week, with prospects of light
yield. Cherries and plums promise
a fairly good crop, but the June
drop" of applies is heavy on some
varieties.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Modern Fads in Home Building

are frequently about as suitable to
health and comfort as low shoes and
low necks in the winter time are to
long life. The regrettable thing
about them, however, in home build
ing is that mistake once made is
made for life. Few people can af-
ford to take chance like this.
Those who build with lumber are on
the safe side because they are using
q material that has been tested for
years. And those who let us specify
and supply the lumber are doubly
sure of satisfaction because we are
particularly careful to buy only
standard manufacture and virgin
timber products. We've had lots of
experience in house building and
can save you a lot OF mistakes when
you get ready to build. We DOM
charge cent for our advice, how
ever, but would like to sell you the
lumber, doors, windows, frames, etc.
There's No Place Like Home"
diff Young & Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Father Dead.

Amos Yoder, one Of the Oldest
residents of Mclean county. H.,
father of Mrs. Willard Busby of near
harrisburg, is dead at his home in
Gridley, Ill. Mr.. Yoder was "a
years of age. The deceased settled
in Illinois in 1876 and has lived
near Bloomington all his life. He
was well known to many of the IL
linois settlers in this county. He
was respected by every one in the
community where he lived. Mr.. Yo-
der was very successful in his bust
ness and at his death left property
that will leave each Of his children
a nice fortune. Mrs. Busby arrived
home last week from her fathers
bedside and expects to return to
Bloomington in the near future.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
MAY RUN A CUNN|NS
SPECIAL TO CHICAGO
Talk of One Over the Illinois Cen
tral-Webster City People
Could Join.

Waterloo, June ia movement
was started yesterday by friends OF
Senator Cummins to secure patron
age for a special train to be run
over the Illinois Central to Chicago.
The object is to promote the can
didacy of Senator Cummins for pres
ident. r.
It is planned to have those from
Fort Dodge, Iowa City and Webster
City make their rendezvous in Wat
erloo, and the special train would
start from here, taking on board
the Cedar Falls band. Delegations
would be picked up in the larger
cities east of here. ~.4 ..-..
If the train can be arranged, it is
likely that it would leave here Sat
urday night at II o'clock, arriving
in Chicago early Sunday morning.
Many of Senator Kenyon's friends
from his home town, Fort Dodge,
would be tempted to make the trip,
for the senator would have much to
do in promoting the candidacy of
his colleague. .4..
T. B. Carpenter of Cedar Falls
will act as assistant sergeant at
arms in the convention.
It is possible that a public meet
ing will be called this week to talk
over the idea of a special train.
Proffers of aid to finance the trip
have been numerous, and much in
terest has been manifested today
when the subject has been present.
ed among the friends of Senator
Cummins.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
LEADS IN CHAU-
TAUQUA talent
Dr.. Edwin w. Lanham, who Speaks
at Coming Assembly,
Strongly Endorsed.

Iowa leads in many things-corn
cattle, hogs, hay, dairy products and
pearl buttons. But few people know
however, that today Iowa furnishes
more chautauqua and lyceum men
and women than any other state.
Yet this fact is we'll known among
lyceum people. And the Iowa talent
ranks along with the very best. On
Sunday evening, June 80, the pat
rons of the Webster City chautau-
qua will have the pleasure of hear
ing DR.. Edwin w. Lanham of Cedar
Falls. DR.. Lanham is known among
the profession as "The lyceum evan
gelist' because of his ability In
arousing interest in lyceum work.
A recent number Of the Lyceumite
has the following to say concerning
him:
"Lanham's life is story of strug-
gle from the moment his foot touch
ed Kentucky soil, down through the
days he mined coal, up through the
days he carpentered, on up through
the divinity orders. He has grown
tall, rugged, stern and strong. He
is covered with bark-on the out
side. He is essentially thinker
and fighter for what he thinks. He
is the kind who thousand years
ago would have said, Light the
bonfire; l wont recant." He can't re-
cant. He isn't can'ter or a recant-
err. He fills two hundred lycenm
nights a year and wears like steel.
l saw an audience at a chautauqua
in August baptize him with Ameri-
can flags. He had spoken to that
audience twelve times in former
years. Seems like his call came from
Headquarters and this lyceum evan
gelist was at the bottom Of it. Looks
as though he is starting something
that will sweep the country"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
c. A. R. ENCAllP-
MENT AT MASON CITY
Big Attendance is Anticipated
Convenes Tomorrow-Gov-
ernor not There.

Mason City, June 11.-Responses
have been received from nearly
1900 persons who will attend the
thirty eighth annual encampment
of the Iowa department of the G.. A.
r., which convenes here tomorrow.
The committee on entertainment re-
ported they had rooms for 2,500
and that II the weather is good dur
ing the week there will be that
number If net more present.
The city is rapidly assuming Its
encampment attire. Hundreds OF
yards of bunting, thousands Of flags
banners and light effects have been
arranged for the week.
Gov. Carroll has wired that it will
be impossible for him to be present
but w. c. Hayward, secretary OF
state, will represent the state and
make an address.
One Of the features will be 9
camp OF Boy Scouts. The scouts
from nearby cities are arranging tc
be present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
An Interesting Meeting.

A missionary meeting of unusual
interest was held at the Edgewood
Farm In the south part of town Fri
day afternoon, when Mrs. Frank A.
Huddlestun was hostess to about
thirty members and friends Of the
c. w. B. M. of the Christian church.
The program on the United States
and Canada was we'll prepared and
ably led by Mrs. Imogene Brewer:
Miss Nina Edwards had charge OF
the music. Mrs. A. D. Mckinley
prepared and explained the map To-
eating the various schools and Bible
chairs maintained by the organiza-
ton.
Dainty refreshments were served
at the close and cake. made by
Mrs. Ezra s. 3ickford. which was
eggless. milkless and BUTTERFLIES was
served as q surprise and pronounced
by all rs faultless.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Change in the Mercantile.

o. O. Noell, who has been employ
ed as head clerk in the basement OF
the Mercantile store, has resigned
his position to accept one of travel
ing salesman for the Johannson
Candy Company of Dubuque with
northern Iowa for his territory. He
leaves tonight for Waterloo which
will be his headquarters for the
present. Also Miss Edith Bell, the
obliging saleslady in the same de-
partment, has resigned and will take
a vacation during the warm summer
weather. Miss Lottie Miller will
take Miss Bells place and Earl Nc
Collough will fn the vacancy left
by Mr.. NOEL.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Mitts-Boeye.

A very pretty and quiet home
wedding was solemnized at the home
of the brides parents in Carroll
Saturday afternoon at four O'Clock.
when Miss Myrtle Mitts was united
in marriage to Fred A. Boeye Of this
city, Rev. Dudley of the Methodist
church Of Carroll officiating. Only
the members Of the immediate fami-
lies of the bride and groom were
present. .tf
A wedding dinner was served at
the conclusion Of the ceremony and
the newly welded couple left for
Denver, COL, on brief wedding
trip returning to Webster City the
last of this week.
The bride is the daughter OF a
retired merchant OF Carroll, was
born and reared in that city and is
a girl of womanly qualities and very
highly esteemed by her friends and
acquaintances. Mr.. Boeye Is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Boeye OF
this city, has spent the greater part
OF his life thus far in this city,
where he has many firm friends who
wish him and his wife long and
happy life together. Mr.. Boeye Is
at present the assistant general
manager OF the Alberta Clay Pro.
ducts Company, located at Medicine
Hat. Canada, where Mr., and Mrs
Boeye will make their home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
STATE TICKET would
Be IN GRAVE DANGER
That is the Judgment Of Des Moines
Politicians if National
Convention Errs.

| Des Moines, June ,11.-SpeciaI to
the Freeman-Tribune: All political
eyes. of Iowa are now turned on the
National Republican convention to
| be held in Chicago next week, for it
will have a significant effect on the
state political outcome in Novem-
Der. Leading politicians here feel
that if either Roosevelt or Cummins
be nominated Iowa would go strong
ly republican, but in case of the
nomination of Taft or split con-
vention with both Taft and Roose-
welt as nominees-indeed, posi-
bility-Iowa would have difficulty
in pulling the republican state tick
ct through safely. Any misstep on
the part of the republican national
convention that would create dis
cord in Iowa over the head of the
republican ticket would be disast-
rous in many ways. Should voters
cut the head of the republican tick
ct, they would very probably cut it
all. This would turn the executive
control of the state over to the DEM
ocrats, as we'll as the legislative
branch which has this coming win
ter the naming of United States
senator.
The selection of legislature new
er had greater Importance than this
year. Some of the biggest questions
ever considered, will be before it. Be-
|sides the naming of United States
senator the law makers will have to
consider the tax reforms to be pro-
posed by the state tax commission
and the suggestions for working
mems compensation laws to be made
by the employers liability commits
sion. The proposition of creating
public utilities commission will un-
doubtedly be again before the as
sembly, and many other matters Of
great moment.
1t is now expected the reports OF
the two commissions created by the
last legislature will be ready and
submitted to the governor before Oc-
tober. ~;
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
New Seltz Shoe Store.

The Seltz Schwab shoe company,
of Chicago have leased the building
now occupied by the J. j. Mccall
restaurant and will open up a new
shoe store there the first Of the
month. Mr.. McCall's plans have
not been fully decided upon but on
account of i'll health he will probab-
ly either sell his business here or
store the fixtures for the summer
and he and his wife will take a
much needed vacation from business
cares. vel
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Celebrating Birthday.

Peter Staenders, the tailor, passes
the 10th mile stone l.. his earthly
pilgrimage today and the occasion
is being duly celebrated by him. He
is in receit of many presents from
his children in remembrance of the
day and his numerous friends will
join the Freeman-Tribune in the
hope that he may yet live to cele-
brate many like occasions. Mr.
,Staenders is enjoying comparatively
good health at the present time and
is very active for one of his years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Big Slaughter Sale on Groceries.

Big Slaughter Sale on Groceries.
Don't miss this:
Best cane sugar 1866 per 100.
Beet sugar 1855 per 100.
1871 lbs. sugar 800.
IL cans Iowa Standard corn 9oc,
IL cans hominy 90c.
8 cans pumpkin csc.
6 bars w. l.. soap %.
100 bars w. L. soap $3.50.
4 cans Talcum powder csc.
3 pkgs raisins csc.
IL cans Lewis I've 90c.
4 lb. prunes 25c.
3 lb. can Log Cabin beans 10c.
2 pkgs post toastiea 25c.
2 cans tomatoes 25c.
8 jars German mustard Csc.
Pioneer flour $1.35.
These are cash prices. 11d3f1s
J. NJ. Whttson, Syndicate block
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

Rupert Jenkins, well known auto
racer and formerly local citizen,
is to return to his home in Aus
trailia. Jeffins started his car In
the Santa Monica races at Los An
geles, CAL, this year and held second
place until the fourth lap. when II
gave out and forced him to retire
At the indianapolis races he was
first relief for the famous De Pal
ma. Although he expected to re-
main in this country and enter some
OF the other big races, he has chang
ed his mind, and will start for the
place Of his birth in few days
from indianapolis.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

At the recent semi-annual meet
ing OF the board of bishops Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, Bishop
Frank M. Bristol, d. D., L. l. D.,
was assigned to the presidency OF
the Northwest Iowa annual confer
ence this coming fall. The session
will be held at Storm Lake, begin
ming on the second Of October.
Bishop Bristol was consecrated a
bishop at the General Conference
held in Baltimore four years ago.
He was President McKinley's pastor
at Washington during Mckinley
administration.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

Some fifteen years ago we had a
season something like the present
has been thus far this spring. 1t
was cold all summer, nearly as cold
during July and August as the
month OF June has been this spring.
In fact, a fire in the heating stove
was needed for comfort many days
during the month OF July that year.
Everybody thought the corn crop
would be a failure. but 1t wasn't.
The wea Their came OF warm during
the month Of September, the corn
matured nicely, and Hamilton coun-
ty had big crop.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Social Postponed.

The ice cream social which was
to have been held on the lawn Of
the Oak Glen church last Wednes-
day evening was postponed on ac-
count of the inclement weather and
will be held this coming Wednes-
day evening, June IL.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Abroad for the Summer.

Misses Ais Mason and Irene Close
leave today for New York City
from which metropolis they will
sail for Europe on June 18th. They
will Join party under the direction
Of the Bureau Of University Travel
OF which r. e. Towle, formerly OF
this city is business manager and
will spend the summer touring
Europe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Death of Judge Tollerton.

Judge J. ]. Tollerton died in Ce-
dar Falls on the Sth inst, after a
lingering illness. The judge locat-
ed in Cedar Falls in. 1866. He was
well known throughout Iowa and
was highly respected and esteemed.
He was brother of o. O. and H.
A. Tollerton, formerly Of this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Through the Cement Sidewalk.

Yes, this is certainly great
growing year. The corn, garden
vegetables and flowers have not only
succeeded in pushing their way up
through the ground in good shape,
but In w. j. Hubacher's yard some
garden lilies have even forced their
way through the cement sidewalk
In their search for light and air.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Death of Grandma Stephenson.

Mrs. Stephenson, one of the old
and highly respected residents who
resided near Duncombe, died at the
home of her daughters. Mrs. Judson
Smell, last Saturday OF rheumatism.
of which she had been a patient
sufferer for the past four months.
Phoebe Williams was born in
Skare, Norway, June "a, 1881. She
came to America with her husband
in 1868, settling in Illinois. There
they resided one year, coming to
Iowa in 1869, and locating on their
farm four miles north Of Duncombe.
Mr.. Stephenson having passed to the
great beyond in 1874, she was left
with the responsibilities Of two
small children, but performed her
duties cheerfully and uncomplain-
ingly. The deceased leaves one son,
William, and one daughter, Mrs.
Julia Shell, besides large circle OF
friends to mourn her death.
The funeral was held Tuesday
morning at 10 O'Clock at the house,
conducted by Rev. Danielson Of the
Norwegian Lutheran church OF
Duncombe and the remains were laid
to rest in Colfax cemetery.
Farewell, dear mother, sweet thy
rest,
Weary with years and worn with
pain.
Farewell. till in some happy place
We shall behold thy face again.
IT'S ours to miss thee, all our years.
And tender memories of thee
keep;
Thine in the Lord to rest, for so
He giveth his beloved Sleep
We wish to publicly thank the
friends and neighbors who 80 kind
| ly assisted us during the sickness
and death Of our beloved mother. al
so for the beautiful flowers
Mrs. Julia Smell,
Mr.. VIM. Stephenson.
Try the daily Q month. !,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Counting the Vote.

The board of supervisors are to-
day making the official canvass of
the votes cast at the primary on the
third inst. At noon the task was
about half done and no material
changes had been made in the. semi
Official returns as heretofore report
ed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

The Lucille Mary Clarke mission
circle will meet Friday evening at
the home OF Rev. and Mrs. A. 1.
Martin on Ohio street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

l have two well improved farms
In Wisconsin to sell or trade. Good
buildings on both and both half a
mile from town. VIM. Greenwood.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

Don't miss the J. M. Whitson
slaughter sale on groceries. Prices
found elsewhere in these columns.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
THE CITY COUNCIL
HOLDS SESSION
Fire Department Petition Council to
Issue Bonds to Build New
Fire House.

The city council met last evening
with all members present.
The city fire department present
ed petition asking for bond is
sue of $4,000 for the purpose of
building a new fire house. The paper
was signed by about two hundred
and fifty property owners and bust
ness men. The matter was referred
to the fire committee and the city
attorney, who will report at the
next meeting.
The matter of painting the big
city water tank was left to the water
committee and City Supt. Mullins.
This tank is badly in need Of repairs
and has been SO for the last year or
two. City Engineer Currie was in
structed by the council to survey
Wilson avenue between the Chicago
& Northwestern depot and Bank
street for the purpose OF establish
ing grades.
The city's bills were then pre-
scented and allowed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

i Lost, from my herd between my
place and Webster City, two hogs,
mixed breed. w. P. Miller. Phone
1902. dlf1t1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

Ross Doty Of the local postofice
force is enjoying two weeks vaca-
tion and Ben Hensel is substituting
for him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Accepts Position in Massachusetts

Elgin Warren, a graduate of the
local high school and for the past
two years a student at Ames, has
accepted position on large dairy
farm near Boston, Mass, and will
leave for his new location in few
days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

Will Bosworth, second son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Bosworth Of this
city, completes his course of electri-
cal engineering: at the state univer-
sity in Iowa City and graduates to-
day. His two brothers, Frank and
John, of Cass township, left yester-
day to be present. Wills many
friends are glad to congratulate him
IN his merited success and bright
prospects for the future.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

Lost, gold necklace with heart
Finder please return to this Office
and receive reward. 19d1f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

H. A. Maxon has just received
word from Mayo Bros. hospital at
Rochester, Mimi, that his nephew,
Lloyd Knox, aged eleven years, had
undergone an operation there for
acute appendicitis and adhesions on
Friday and was doing as well as
could be expected. He has been
spending some time here with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. l..
Maxon, and his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. H. Knox of Des Moines. took
him home last week as he was much
better, but found the operation was
necessary.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

D. H. Morgan, who resides on east
Division street, announces that he
had new potatoes on his Sunday din
ner menu which were grown in his
own garden. The weather is chilly
but it is not hindering the growers
much except the strawberry raisers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

Everett B. Mccarthy and family,
who have recently returned from
Minnesota and decided to locate in
Webster City, have moved into the
Maxon property on Third street va
Gated by the George Simpson fam
lily. The Simpson family will re-
side with Mrs. Dingman on Superior
street for the present.