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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

lit is stated that the detective placed
| a purse where he knew Alexander
would see it, and when caught in
the act of taking the purse, the boy
ran and was killed by the detective.
It is doubtful If the city or state
has a moral right to tempt an indi-
vidual to crime and then punish him
for the same. 1t has been done in
many instances, but has always been
generally condemned. And when, as
in the Des Moines case, the offend
er was mere boy and was deliber-
ately shot down by an officer, there
may be an unusually vigorous pro-
test.
In the case of hardened Grimm
al, whose crimes already committed
merited death, there might be more
excuse for taking such severe meas
lures. The Des Moines city detective
suspected Alexander of being light
fingered. He purposely threw temp
tation in the lads way, and when
the boy snatched the purse and ran,
killed him with shot from a re-
volver.
If the authorities had been trying
to keep this boy away from tempta-
ton instead of putting 1t in his way;
n thew had sought to- lure him from
evil instead Of toward it, and he
had then broken away from their
good influence and committed a
crime, their position would have
been less reprehensible. But, ac-
cording to the report, he was delib-
erately tempted by the officer who
afterward took his life. It does not
read well in the story of modern
civilization and administration Of
justice. H.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

ambition to take up this work where
lmy father left 1t, and complete 1t,
land 1t seems now that the time has
arrived for realizing that ambition.
In preparing the later history, !
am fortified by the fact that have
been continuous resident OF Ham
ilton county during all Of the per-
iod not covered by my fathers work,
above referred to, and have been
assured Of the advice and assistance
Iof many OF our citizens, among
whom 4 might mention Capt. F. e.
Landers, w. ]. covil, Senator D. c.
Chase, Prof. F. G. Runkle, J. N.
Bell, Hon. VIM. Anderson and E. D.
Burgess.
I am particularly anxious that
this history be true history Of our
county. want to record therein
all matters worthy of being preserv-
led, and yet not cucumber the record
with material that has no histori-
cal value. That I may accomplish
this purpose, want the assistance
LOT all who have information, or who
can direct me to information that
will tend to make the record COM
plete and authentic. If you have a
distinct recollection of any interest
ing event, write me or call and see
me. If you are in possession of old
manuscripts, newspapers, books OF
photographs which will add to the
collection of necessary information,
kindly let me know about them.
For this is to be our history, and
I want those whose lives have been
devoted to the building up of Ham
ilton county to help me make it a
truthful and impartial one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

Company G is now preparing for
| the regular annual inspection. The
regular army officer detailed for this
purpose will arrive in this city on
Feb. FL to hold this military exam
ination. Owing to the new manual
of arms recently adopted the boys
have some hard work before them.
The local company has always stood
we'll to the top Of the list in drilling
among the other companies OF the
state. This year, however. the boys
have been little slack in respond
ing to the weekly drills. Owing to
this state OF affairs they will be CALI
ed upon to attend all drills to be
held before the Inspector arrives.
The question Of going to the an
nual encampment this year has TAX
en- on different aspect Of late. 1t
was thought for some time that the
local company would go to either
Minneapolis or Chicago. However,
it Is now expected that they will
probably be sent to Fort Russell in
Wyoming. II they do not 60 to this
fort they will be stationed some
where in this state. It IS probable
that the other Iowa regiments will
be sent to either Of the first named
places. The seth, however are bril-
gaded with the South Dakota regi-
ments. ana will go where they go.
Fort Russell is very popular with
the regular soldiers in the army and
the local men are hoping to be sent
there. faa 3-ta !saaassG
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Lets Ditch Contract.

The board of supervisors yester-
day let the contract for the tile work
in the Worries drainage district NO
90. located near Williams. to the
Gade Excavating Company OF Iowa
Falls. Their bid was 316,624.70,
There were eight bids submitted, the
highest being $24,193. The engin-
eer had estimated the cost OF this
work at $4,000, and the board
thinks they saved the farmers inter
ested several thousand dollars by re-
iecting the bids submitted last year
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
New. "Trouble Man. /"

While the Webster City Gas Com
pany is not especially looking Tor
trouble, they have employed anoth-
er trouble man" The new man Is
Joseph Berg. recently Of Omaha. MI.
Berg began his labors in this city
today. From this time on the gas
company win have two trouble men,
instead OF one. as heretofore. Any
gas difficulties that patrons may ex-
perience will be looked after at
once. night or day. The company
have made. several improvements IN
their service since the new local
manager took charge Of matters and
they expect to make other improve
ments in the future.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
A DELIGHTFUL
HOUSE WARMING
Mrs. i. E. Wilson and Son Give a
aeee2s Very Enjoyable Social
Function. Il

The house warming given last, ey-
ening by Mrs. 3. 3. Wilson and son
fWalter in the new Wilson building
was one of those delightful social
affairs long to be remembered by
1.-THE guests present. Nearly two
hundred people, young and old. en-
joyed the occasion. ags4.,g
The principal feature Of the ,ev-
eningI was tripping the light fantas-
tic and this was entered into with
real pleasure by those who enjoy
this. pastime. The different suites
of rooms in the building We're
thrown open to the guests and those
who wished to indulge in cards en-
joyed that privilege. Seats were ar
ranged uny the balcony. furnishing a
Vantage apoint for those who desired
to; watch the dancersbas they aglided
gracefully around the bali room floor.
Music was furnished byit Leach
six-piece orchestrs OF sAckley and
1.-The spectators, as we'll az those who
took part in the dancing, q enjoyed
the music very much. Printed pro-
grams Of the terpsichorean numbers
were distributed among the guests.
AT 10 o'clock dainty and delic-
ious luncheon was served and each
person was favored with beautiful
carnation.
Those who took advantage Of the
opportunity to investigate the diff
ferent suites of rooms on the second
floor in the Wilson building were
considerably surprised over the
Transformation which has been
wrought in remodeling this struct-
ure. Everything is modern and up
to-date and the building in its en-
ltirety is credit to its enterprising
owner, as well as being valuable
Improvement to that part of the city
in which it is located. The new hall
is a most desirable place for select
dancing parties, social functions,
meetings. ETC., and will no doubt be
in large demand for such affairs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Getting Well.

Randall Burleson, who has been
taking treatment for inflammatory
rheumatism at Colfax, Is home for
few days visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Burleson. How
ever, he will return today for
another weeks treatment. as the
doctor thinks 1t advisable. He Is
able to get around all right now, but
there is still a touch of rheuma-
tism in one of his shoulders, and he
intends to keep at the treatments
until he is entirely cured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
RESOLUTIONS FOR
PAVING ARE PASSED
City Council Held Regular Session
Last Evening in the City
2
alss&.. Hall

The city council held their regu-
lar session last evening in the city
hall. An ordinance was passed
amending the old one upon the ques-
ton Of advertising for material for
paving. Heretofore this ordinance
read that Ebut one kind Of material
should ! be advertised for. The
amendment adopted and passed last
night makes it possible to advertise
for one or more kinds Of material.
i Notice of resolutions of necessity
were passed on the paving Of Water,
Boone, Elm, Walnut and Bank
streets.
The usual grist of bills was pre-
sented, read and allowed.
After adjourning the council mem
bers discussed Informally other ques-
lions in regard to city matters.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Two Addresses.

The C. w. B. M Of the Christian
church will meet at the home OF
Mrs. w. e. Gossard on Friday at
ternoon at 2 o'clock. Miss Florence
Mills. a returned missionary from
India, will occupy the entire after
noon with an interesting talk on her
work. On Friday evening Miss Mills
will give an address at the Chris
ton church on India and her work
and will illustrate it with stereop-
ticon views. This will be free for
all who wish to attend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Local Camp Held a Warm Meeting
in Odd Fellows Hall Last
.5..
Night and Discussed
Rates.
LAY DISRUPT THE ORDER
Head Officers are Charged With Bad
r.
Faith Organization Commit
tee Appointed.

It was warm meeting that the
local members Of the Modern Wood
men of America held at Odd Fellows
hall in Syndicate block last night.
A large attendance was present and
the recent action Of the head camp
in session in Chicago in increasing
the rates was thoroughly discussed.
It was intimated that some of the
head officers are under the influence
of some of the old line companies
and that the action taken was more
In the interest of the big insurance
corporations than Of the Modern
Woodmen, whom the head camp was
supposed to represent.
A number of camps in various
parts of the country have started In
junction proceedings and there Is
strong talk of rebellion among MEM
bers all over the country. 1t is not
claimed that rates should not be in
creased, but 1t is claimed that the
head camp went much further than
necessary and that the action can
result only In the final dissolution
Of the organization unless something
is done to thwart the proposed In
crease. 4 - s2sfs
At the meeting last night 1t was
developed that there are some elev-
en- hundred members Of the Modern
Woodmen organization In Hamilton
county-enough to form nucleus
for a new company. There was talk
Of organizing another company from
present members and such a move
ment is among the probabilities
However, it is early yet to .foretell
what will happen. Suffice 1t to say,
the Woodmen all over the country
are thoroughly aroused and 1t IS
likely that some course OF action will
be followed that will prevent the.
proposed increase or result In the
formation of new mutual compan-
les in the states where the law will
permit
There has already been a Lay
mems League Of The NJ. W.. A. or
gained in Chicago to fight the In
crease and it is likely that practic-
ally the entire membership of the
order will join in the movement.
4 At the meeting last night a com
mittee on organization was appoint
ed. 1t is the business of this COM
mittee to make investigation and as
certain what encouragement new
insurance order would receive. 1t
lis evident that the membership IS
enlisted for fight to the finish.
The committee on organization is
composed of the following gentle
men: G. D. Thompson, P. ]. Brand
rup, ]. D. Porter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
AMONG THE CLUBS !.

There will be no meeting of the
Home club this week.
The Literary Round Table will
not meet this week.
There will be no meeting of the
|Swastika society this week.
There will be no meeting of the
twentieth Century club this week.
The Wednesday 500 club will
meet Thursday with Mrs. John R.
Kamrar.
Miss Helen Hoyt will be hostess to
the Entire Nous club on Thursday af-
ternoon.
The married folks dancing club
will hold forth on Friday evening
at the .armory.
The s. P. /. club will meet on Sat
lurday afternoon with Miss Mar.
guerite Hughes.
The Round Dozen will have one
o'clock luncheon on Thursday with
Mrs, Herbert ], Buell..
The Bridge club will meet Wed
nesday for one o'clock luncheon
with Mrs. Ray W. Miller.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Martin will
be hosts TO the Waukoma club OF
"wednesday evening at 1880.
/ The Seven O'Clock club will NEE
on Wednesday evening with Mis-
Chloe Scriven as both hostess an,
leader. They will continue thei
study Of Canada.
The Wednesday club will NEE
this week on Wednesday for on
o'clock luncheon with Mrs. l.. A
McMurray. The subject for the les
son will be Hindoo literature, witt
e. D. Burgess as leader.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Want Clothing.

The Salvation Army are In great
need of clothing to meet the de-
mands from poor people this cold
weather. Many children are forced
to remain home from school simply
because they cannot be properly
clothed. All persons who have cast
OF clothing will be doing a good
turn by either sending or taking II
to the army headquarters on Seneca
street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
For Recorder.

There are several persons consid-
ering the matter OF becoming candi-
dates for county recorder. Mrs viii
b.. Smith Is 5convassingi thes situation
and will probably enter hecontest.
Miss Hunt, the present, efficient In
cumbent, is undecided as TO whether
to be candidate again. There Is
talk OF candidate from Webster
township.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Prospectus is Received-To be as
Complete and Accurate as
Pains and Care Can
Make It.
!. W. LEE IS COMPILING II
The Work is to be Published by the
Pioneer Publishing Company
Of Chicago, {. -.

j. w. Lee, who is compiling a: his
tory of Hamilton county, which will
be published in book form, eompris-
ing two 2 volumes, otbys the Pioneer
Publishing Company of Chicago, Is
in receipt OF. the prospectus, which
gives evidence that the work is to
be a credit to the editor to the pub
Usher and to the county. 1851 el
l.. r. Sears of Chicago. who is to
assist in the work,ais now in the
lefty gathering data for biographies,
tetc. 1t issthe purpose to push things
land have the volumes out as soon as
possible. W
5 No man in the county is better
qualified than j. w. Lee to edit such
a history. He has spent all his life
in Hamilton county, has a wide ac-
iuuaintance and is reliable and trust
worthy. Moreover, the manuscript
prepared by his father twenty years
ago, when editor OF the Webster City
Graphic, and published in install-
ments IN that paper, will be invalu-
able and will form the basis for a
mprehensive and accurate COM
pendulum Of the facts and important
events in the history of the county.
In the prospectus are a number OF
cuts OF views in Webster City, Els
worth, Jewell and other points and
the completed work will be quite
profusely illustrated.
Mr.. Lee says in his. Introductory
remarks:
/ have undertaken to prepare Tor
the Pioneer Publishing Company OF
Chicago history of Hamilton coun-
ty, Iowa.
The need Of carefully prepared
authentic work of this kind has been
apparent for some time. Old set
tiers are passing away, and II steps
are not soon taken to collect and
preserve record OF early events the
truth concerning many OF them viii
be either entirely lost, or rendered
uncertain by conflicting hearsay &C
counts. This work is not undertak
en- without full realization OF 1t.
Importance. and can promise thai
the history will be entirely impair
tial and as complete and authentic
as conditions will permit.
| In preparing this work am sing
ularly fortunate in having in m!
possession the manuscript OF His
tory OF Hamilton County prepared
by my father, the late F. @. Lee
some twenty years ago. While thi
work was not completed, 1T contain
the fruit Of many months Of arduou
; and careful research. 1t will be re
, membered by many that a histor
OF Hamilton county was publishes
in the Webster City Graphic Will
F. @. Lee was its editor. This his
tory was read and criticised by oil
settlers and was afterwards correct
ed where inaccuracies appeared. MI
Lee spent the last days Of his life Il
revising and rewriting this histor
and 1t was always his desire that
be published In book form and plac
ed in the hands Of the people wit
whom ne lived practically all Of tn
active portion OF his life.
1t has for long time been m
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
New Firm.

& Attorney eF.s j. Lunds has taken a
partner and the firm name hereafter
will be Lund & Seamands, Henry
Seamands of this city being the 9TH
err member of the firm.la They VIII
Office at Mr. Lund's present stand
and intend to pay especial attention
to the real estate. insurance and
collection business. Success to the
new firm. 0s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
"Des Moines Does Things. |,

Sioux City Tribune: The case of
Luther Alexander, a Des Moines boy,
Is years old, who was tempted to
steal by a city detective and then
shot to death while running away,
is an example OF very questionable
method Of apprehending an offender.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Unclaimed Letters.

Following Is list OF unclaimed
letters remaining in the Webster
City postoffice for the week ending.
Feb. s. 1912:
Miss Hilda Allen.
I. B. Close.
N. !. Donat.
Miss Elsie FrItscher.
Mrs. Ethel Halle.
C. G. Hill.
L. r. Larsen.
Miss Minnie Pietsch.
Miss Vina Rice.
Miss Mary Stevens
Mrs. James Talstrup.
If not called for in two weeks
will be sent to dead letter office
Washington, D. C.
R. G.. Clark, p. NJ.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Nose Broken.

George Christensen, son of N. F.
Christensen, had the misfortune to
break his nose Friday while I'M
loading large motor. The motor
was being carried into the Christen-
son feed store and one OF the men
assisting in the job accidentally
bumped George on the nose, with
the above result.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

The Christian ladies aid society
will meet with Miss Burton on We'd
nesday afternoon at two O'clock, for
work. All are urged to be present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

The CIV. B.. M. program, which
was to shave been given Friday by
the Christian ladies at the w. p.
Goasard home, has been postponed
till next Friday. Miss Florence
Mills, returned missionary. will be
present then and take the afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

Mrs Alma Buscher, who resides
on the east side. and has. been quite
i'll with a severe attack of appen-
dicitis. is slowly improving.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

The Baptist ladies aid society will
meet with Mrs. J.. P. Rasmussen
Wednesday at 1880 p. m. A large
attendance is desired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

The English Lutheran ladies aid
society will meet tomorrow after
noon at two o'clock, at the home OF
Mrs. Henry Oleson, on Boone street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

Miss, Belle Wyckoff, who has been
iii the past, five weeks, part OF the
time very, serious, is steadily i'm
proving .,and is now able to be up
and about the house. This will be
good news to her host of friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

The ladies society of, the Univer-
salist church will meet with Mrs. A.
r. Burleson Thursday afternoon at
1880 o'clock. Important business.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Daughter Dead.

Mrs. Samuel Townsend. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Thompson of
this city, died Sunday morning at
her home in Lehigh. Mrs. Townsend
had been Ill with tuberculosis for
long time. The funeral will be held
at / o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the family home in Lehigh.
Clam choXfer at Sheldnn,s ED
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Try the daily a month.
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKET.

Hogs estimated $4,000. Close 5
lower
Top $6.40.
Hogs estimated for tomorrow 30
coo.
Hogs left over yesterday 3705.
Cattle 5000. Close steady.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Local Briefs

Man wanted to work in dairy and
on farm. No boozer or smoker.
5d2f-t-tf o. s. Cleveland & Son.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

Try the daily a month.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
THE
PHONE 1888
We Clean for Others,
Why Not for You?
A WISE SUGGESTION

Don't go about looking as Though
you had slept in your clothes and
with the remnants of recent lunches
besmeared over them. Ii costs sew
eral good, hard earned dollars to
buy new clothes, but what's the use,
when You can get your old suit
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06
Dry Cleaned and Pressed

so that it will look just like new for
such small outlay. Our prices are
reasonable and our work is right.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

Clam chowder at sheldon's. 5d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-06

Karo syrup at Sheldon's.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-24
Business Chances


UPTODATE general merchandise store
for sale. II. Foster, care Of Shelter.
Phone 3341.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-24
STOCK TRADING
CONTINUES LIGHT
Markets Abroad Reflect Elk
IRENE Caution With
Americans Lower.

New York, n Y, Oct. 24.-Stocks
moved narrowly in the early part Of
tOday's market session Trading was
again very light with a pTepOnderance
of bear sentiment among the prOfes-
siOnal element The advance in the
German discount rate served as an
other reminder of the tense foreign
financial situation.
Markets abroad reflected extreme
caution, with Americans generally low
er in London. Hill issues were heaviest
Of the representative issues, other spec
Ulative stocks fluctuating moderately
Money holds firm with slight recess
sion in the opening for call loans.
Bonds were steady.
Renewed selling forced prices down
to the low level Of the forenoon Sew
eral specialties showed acute weakness,
Disuuers falling three and the Texas
company three points.
Reading was the only feature Of the
late trading, its mOmentary display Of
firmness being more marked in con-
trast to the general heaviness Of other
active issues
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-24
CABLES
SEND WHEAT DOWN
Indifferent Support Given
Cereals Provisions
Also Suffer.

Chicago. H., oct 24-Wheat re-
ceived only Indifferent support today
and declined on account Of lower ca
Dles- The opening prices were Y to
= TO sc down December, which at
the outset ranged from 1915 to 1885, C,
a loss of = to s. to g to &c, dropped
to SO to 935sc-
The close was easy with December at
CSC, a net decline of Is to 1c
December corn opened 4 to 80 Of
at 5354 to 539sc, but seemed inclined
TO keep within those limits
The close was 5SSs for Deem Der,
a loss of u from last night
December oats started Is to q C az
30 y to 80 sc, and steadied at the last
named figures.
Provisions suffered from realizing
sales, despite a firmer market for hogs.
The earliest transactions varied from
&c decline 10 Sc advance, with Janu-
airy at $19-25 for pork; S1O.92h to
ribs.