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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
THE EAGLE
GROVE MEET
Boone Valley Athletic Association
Meet is Attended by an
Unusually Large
Crowd.
LOCALS TAKE FOURTH PLACE.
Talcott Only Webster City Man to
Win First Place-Three
Seconds Won.
LOCALS TAKE FOURTH PLACE.

Probably two thousand people at
tended the annual field and declam-
atory contest of the Boone Valley
Athletic Association held at Eagle
Grove Friday. The local squad
of athletes took fourth place, in the
big contest with 16 points. Talcott
was the only Webster City man who
managed to win a first place. This
was in the discus event, in which
he outclassed all his opponents, In
the mile event Porter came under
the wire in second place. Meller
his team mate, deserves much cred
1t in Porter's securing second posi-
tion in this event by his clever box
ing of their opponents. Daniels won
second place in the broadjump, and
Mckee won second in the shotput
event. The locals did not enter any
of the hurdle events.
Hampton, for the fourth year in
succession, won the meet. The win
ming team scored 40 points. Fort
Dodge, winner of second year ago,
took the same position with 25
points. The other schools scores
were Algona, %: Webster City, 16;
Rolfe, 13; Eagle Grove, s, and Clar-
ion l.
The meet marked the last appear
ance of the individual star of the
last three Boone Valley contests in
Shearer of Hampton. He rounded
out his record by securing three
tirsts, bringing his total of points
for four years participation in the
meet to 45. He was pushed by
Lighter of Rolfe, who established a
new record in the broad jump, won
the high jump and took second
honors in the century, accomplish
ing the unexpected when he defeat
ed Daniels Of this city In this event.
New records We're established in
hHS NV. "hiti WAS "Ou ny
of Hampton: in the broad jump
which Lighter set at 81 feet 6A
inches, the pole vault which Shear
er set at 10 feet AZ inches. and in
the mile which Ferris of Hampton
negotiated in 4:532-5.
The crowd witnessing the meet
was one of the largest in the his
tory of the event. Rain slowed up
the track slightly, but bright sun
light in the afternoon improved con-
ditions.
100 yard dash-Shearer (Hamp-
tom first, Lighter (Rolfel second,
Daniels (Webster City, third. Time,
10 2-5.
22o yard dash-Shearer (Hamp-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Fred Weber, Employee at City Pow
er Plant, is Hurt-Extent
Of Injuries not yet
Known.
TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL
Is Badly Scalded-Two Other City
Employees Have a Narrow
Escape.

An explosion of hot water heat
er in the city plant yesterday re-
suited in the serious injury of Fred
Weber and the narrow escape of two
of the other employees of the city.
The extent of Weber's injuries can
not be ascertained as yet. He was
taken to the hospital and it is
thought he will recover.
The heater is a product of the
Murray Iron Works and was install
ed when the plant was erected. 1t
is located in the boiler room just
west of the door between that and
the engine room. 1t was placed
about eight feet from the ground on
four iron pillars At the time of
the accident, Mr. Weber was repair
ing small steam pump located un-
der the heater. He had been work.
ing on the pump almost all morning
and had almost finished when sud-
denly a deafening report was heard
and the huge heater was hurled
through the air until it struck the
cement wall on the opposite side of
the room, distance of probably
twenty feet. The other men in the
room were standing within a very
few Feet from the place where the
boiler struck. They Immediately
went to the assistance of Mr.. Web
er, whom they found in great
agony lying on the floor. He was
taken to nearby house and physic-
ians called. The shock from the eX-
plosion was very great. Mr.. Weber
is badly sealded and he also has a
small wound on the back OF the
head where omething struck him.
Beside the injury to the employee
the boiler room at the plant is in a
bad state. The force of the eXplo-
sion tore up the brick floor near
the place where the heater was To-
Gated. All the iron connections to
the boiler We're snapped as if they
We're sticks. Parts of the iron flew
in all directions. Some of them
struck the roof and left two large
holes in the tile. The entire head
of the heater was blown out. 1t is
made of iron that is almost an inch
thick. About minute before the
report was heard one of the men no.
ticed that but seven pounds of
steam was registered. This amount
of steam is very small when COM
pared to the capacity of the heater.
During the winter fifteen and twen-
ty pounds were carried at all times.
An inspector will be called to the
city as soon as possible and an at
tempt will be made to find the
cause of the explosion. The city
carries insurance for its employees.
Boiler insurance was also taken out
by the council.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Audience Greatly Interested.

Rev. Fl. G. Hazen OF Madura Mis-
sion, India, gave very interesting
talk upon the people of India at the
Congregational church Sunday even
ing. Rev. Hazen is an uncle of w.
H. Richardson of this city and is
here visiting relatives, he having
been granted o furlough. He has
been a missionary to India for near
ly forty years and is we'll versed in
the affairs and the characteristics of
the people of that land. The at
tendance was large and everybody
was greatly interested in the ad-
dress delivered by Rev. Hazen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
The Cradle Roll.

Born, Sunday at Mercy hospital,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robson. a
10 pound baby boy. Frank Is wear
ing the smile that won't come off.
Friends here will be interested to
know of the arrival on Thursday
last of 8 pound baby boy to Mr..
and Mrs. Bob Graham of Punxsu-
tawney, Pa. Mr., and Mrs. Graham
are former residents of this city, he
being the brother of Mrs. W. w.
Wyatt.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
TEACHING LADIES
THE GAME OF GOLF
Some of the Wives of Outing Club
Members Taking Lessons of
Golf Expert.

Some Of the ladies who are wives
of members OF the local Outing
Club are receiving lessons in golf.
Golf instructor Ben knight has
eight of the fair sex on his list Of
understudies already. However, the
ladies class did not start until last
week and none of them has reach
ed the dignity OF a real session of
the nine holes as yet According to
their teacher some of the new as
pirants are very handy with a golf
club. AS soon as the lady candi-
dates are in condition to follow the
small ball over the entire links a
contest between them will be held.
This contest will be one of the
events of the big field opening that
the club will hold as soon as fine
weather is assured. This meeting
VIII consist of tennis, croauet.
quoits and golf contests. In all OF
these games a ladies' contest will
probably be arranged for.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Another Live Wire.

Another live wire was discovered
Saturday in one of the trees in
front of the Geo. S. Lane home on
Walnut street. The insulation had
been rubbed off by contact with the
tree and one limb about two inches
in diameter burned through when
the wire was discovered. This is
the second of these dangerous wires
which has been noticed during the
past week and it would seem that
the electricians ought to overhaul the
wiring system and see that proper
insulation is insured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
DR.. Wyatt's Father Very III.

DR.. W. w. Wyatt spent yesterday
with his father in the hospital in
Des Moines and reports that he is
in very serious condition and little
hope is entertained for his recovery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Umbrella Drill.

The children OF the first and sec
ond primary are preparing a very
unique and artistic umbrella drill
for the Junior play on Wednesday
evening. 1t promises to be one of
the hits of the entertainment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
New Telephone Directories.

The new directories for the Mar
tin telephone are now ready and
those who have the phone should
call at the Martin office and procure
the new book.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Plants for Sale,

All kinds of garden plants, in
Guiding early and late cabbage, to-
matoes, ground cherries, peppers,
celery, etc. Martin phone 494. Mrs
J. E. Young, 13S First ST. d1f1t1*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Sunday School Report.

Enrolment, attendance and coll
lection at the different Sunday
schools for May -:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

E. F. Dennis is moving today from
s37 Division street to 40S Prospect
street.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09

Sandwiches, coffee, etc, served at Adams Pharmacy soda fountain
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
Of Local Interest

Before leaving home for your summec vacation. arrange to have the ARIZONA REPUBLI- CAN forwarded to you. Your ad- dress changed as often as you wish without extra charge. Keep posted while away, by reading The Republican the big reliable every day in the year paper.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that I am now the sole owner of the Annex Hotel located at No 515 North Cen tra1 Avenue. Phoenix, Ariz., having purchased all outstanding interests in and to the furniture and equip ment of the same. and will hereafter conduct said Hotel myself, and in my own name.
 All bills and accounts now out standing contracted by the former management must be presented to me not later than September 10, 1912.
 -bb HARRY c. RAIN.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
ADVICE WITH A STRING TO IT

Two young men of short acquaint- ance were talking together. when George the older of the two, became suddenly very confidential.
 q am much bothered he, said, q can marry a wealthy widow whom don't love, or a poor girl that 1 dc love intensely. What shanfI do?"
 Listen to your heart,''7 advised his companion, and marry the one you love" sisc9T
 You are right, my friend I shall marry the girl 'h1'
 Then can you give me the widows address?"
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09

you'll welcome him to our circle.
 II don't like that word circle ob- jected the star bOarder. when used in such a connection. It seems to imply culture and a group of old maids, and
 in this family boarding house we are afflicted with neither. And 1 don't like poets, Mrs. Jiggers They have a lot of stock phrase which grate narshly on the ear. They are always talking about Uarnassus and Pegasus and the divine afflatus, and profess a great contempt for honest working men like myself men who earn their bread in the sweat of their brows, so to speak.
 q have foreboding of evil, now that poet is to be introduced to tnls house He'll want to read and reclte his poems to us and that is something that flesh and blood cannot endure. He'll want to talk learnedly of the great Byron and Wads- worth-and he'll talk of them in pat ronizing way. as though they were good enough crossroads poets, all things considered but not to be classed with him.
 Hell have offensive accentricitles which will cause discord, if not blood shed, for your matter of fact piepelan boarders won't put up with accentrlcl- ties He will talk of temperament ana art until some eXasperated poardef hits him over the head with ioat o1 rye bread He'll talk of ambrosla ano nectar while filling himself with your onion hash and coffee. and in the course of few days he'll become sc
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09

Try the Adams Pharmacy light lunch at noon. r
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
THE WEATHER.
Local Daily Weather Report for The
 Arizona Republican.

Data for 24 hours ending 6:O0 D. m.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
OFF FOR LOS ANeELEs-Louis

OFF FOR LOS ANGELES-Louis Melczer and family left for Los Ange- les last night for a stay of about two weeks.
 A SMALL GRiST-The police report that Saturday night was less fruitful of drunkenness and general misbe- havior than any Saturday night for a long time. There were only three names on the detention book yester- day morning and one of them was that of a man arrested for vagrancy.
 ROSH HASHONAH-Rosh Hasho- nah or the Jewish New Year is next Thursday, September 12. Services will be held by the Jewish congregation in this city in MelcZer's hall, on the ev- ening of the 11th at 7:30 o'clock and on the morning of the 12th at o'clock
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
FOR
 NOTABLE YEAR
Arizona School of Music Opens September 16; Registration Begins Next Friday But Students Are Now Assembling

The ninth year of the Arizona School of Music will open Monday, Sept 16, and Mrs Shirley Christy the director of the institution, says the prospects are very encouraging for successful season. While the regular registration of students does not begin until Friday of the present week, already a large number of out of town pupils have made application for lesson periods. Pupils from the towns of both northern and southern Arizona are enrolled in piano, voice and violin and one from Pennsyl- Vania, one from Kentucky, two from Indiana and two from the states of Missouri and Iowa, have arranged to be in attendance by Oct. 1st All or the excellent faculty of last year, re- turn for the coming year, with the addition of one new teacher MT Luther Steward who comes to take charge of the. primary training de-
 partment, which will be made a stronger feature than ever In this work children from to F years of age, beginning the study of the vio- lin and piano are classified and meet for lessons four and five times a week as in the public schools, all study being in the studio.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
STORED WATER SUPPLY

Water service department daily re-. port. September 6
 Elevation of water in reservoir
 feet .................... 15975 Contents of reservoir, acre 1t. .493, 1852 Loss preceding A hours, acre
 feet ................... 96i Elevation of water in reservoir
 1 year ago today, feet ..... 15395 Contents of reservoir, 1 year
 ago today, acre feet .... .439, ,S69 Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers of Granite Reef dam,
 NJ. I. ....................... 34,s6O Amount of water used for irri-
 gatiOn, north side, M. L.. 27,780 Amount of water used for irri-
 gatiOn, south side, NJ. I...... 2O,620
 Water today in all the canals
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
A BOARDING HOUSE VIEWPOINT. Poets Are Couse of Dissention Among
 the "Circle.'

Well have a real poet with us here after" announced Mrs. Jiggers. with wholesome pride. MT Twang, whose poetry appears in the magazines, has engaged room and board, ard I'm sure
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
STARR RETURNS.-l

STARR RETURNS-E. A Starr proprietor of the Commercial corral returned home yesterday after a visit of about four months in California.
 A GlRl-Mr. and Mrs J. E. Fisher who reside near Tempe on rural route l. were made happy by the arrival of an eight pound girl at their home on Thursday.
 NEW OFFICE MPLoYE-James P. LaVin has been assigned to duty in the Phoenix land office and is now on the job. having been transferred from field service in the San Francisco land district
 HlLDY IN TOWN-E. L. Hilder- brand arrived in town yesterday from his ranch at Goddard station, for a stay of several days. He reports the country in his section as prosperous and everybody happy.
 MARSHALL OVERLOOK IN TOWN United States Marshal c. o. Over business in the federal court MT Overlook who was at Douglas lately where he has property interests said that there was not a great deal of ex- citement there over the Mexican sit uation notwithstanding the press dis patches from that point
 COAST HoNEYMooN-The Buck inghamS, who were married Saturday left last night for ten days honey moon on the coast Mrs. Bucking- ham is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. F. Morden of 71S East Polk street MT Buckingham is a well known employ of the McNeil company. They will be at home after November first at their new home on Mckinley street.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09

disagreeable that your old reliable boarders will present you with a round robin demanding his release.
 Which reminds me, my dear Mrs. Jiggers, that we have had baked beans five days in succession and my tired heart clamors for a change"
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09

Deficiency in temperature yesterday, 8 degrees
 Deficiency in temperature since first of month 40 degrees. Accumulated deficiency in tempera ture since January l, PTS degrees. Deficiency in rainfall yesterday, .05 inch.
 Deficiency in rainfall since first of month or inch. Accumulated excess in rainfall since January l. .01 inch.
 ROBERT R. BRIGGS,
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09

Wanted two good salesmen solicitors for Phoenix canvass work. Straight salary to right one. Call at Republlcan office for Johnson at II A. M. today. D
Arizona republican., 1912-09-09
Miles of Slaves

and the best. smoothest, most re- freShing slaves you ever enjoyed in q two-bit tube of Johnson's Shaving Cream Soap Great with an AUTOSTROP razor and RtFBBERSET Shaving Brush. All recommended and for sale by
Evening journal., 1912-02-02
NEWPORT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWPORT, Del, Feb, IA free
Bible lecture under the auspices OF the
International Students Association,
will be given in the Red Mems Hall on
Sunday afternoon The subject mill be
Traditions OF Men
Edwin Bratton, pupil OF the pub
lie school here fell down the stairsteps
in the school, badly cutting his face
and injuring his jawbone.
While coming from the Glue Works
where he is employed, Mr. Frazer fell
upon the slippery sidewalks yester-
day, badly spraining his wrist
Charles Staats, who has been in
the meat business for number OF
years, attending the Wilmington mar
ket, has recently given that up and
has opened a meat store.
The boys and girls of the town have
been enjoying grand shedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Maclary and
family attended the wedding anniver-
sary Of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Maclary,
below Stanton.
Mrs. Harold Bradley who has been
dangerously i'll. is slightly improved.
William Meryinc, of Philadelphia,
has been visiting his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Garretson.
Mrs. Charles Brooks, of Wilmington,
spent Wednesday with her sister, Mrs.
Agnes Bratton.
Oscar Bratton, of Washington, has
been visiting his family here.
Evening journal., 1912-02-02
Wssslno coHes.

A pleasing odor ascended to the guest
room. and one of the visitors shifted It
daintily. THE coffee smells good" she
said, Fastening her preparations for
breakfast. The other guest shook her
bend sadly. Yes, she replied. ut is
good coffee. but II mnkessle sorrowful
TO have anybody make ,Sfee 30 long
before a meal is ready. So many per
sons do that It shows at once the diff
ference between an ordinary cook and
a culinary artist A careless cook often
makes her coffee the first thing and
puts 1t on the back Of the range to
keep hot. thinking thereby TO have it
ready for the table without further
trouble and well out of her way. 1t is
a fatal mistake. All the rich, delicate
aroma of the coffee is lost in that'way.
We are getting it up here now. as you
perceive. 1t is. as you have said. very
sppetizing. but coffee is not intended
especially for an appetizer. and you
don't wish it while you are combing
your hair. To be perfect. with all its
aroma and strength preserved. coffee
should be served piping hot, Just as
soon as it is made."-New York Press.
Evening journal., 1912-02-02
N. P. CONFERENCE
MEETS IN APRIL

There seems to be much interest In
the coming sessions of the Maryland
Annual Conference Of the Methodist
Protestant Church, which will be held
In April next at Laurel, Sussex county,
Del. There are TO be many interesting
and important things to come before
the conference. The subject OF church
union will be one of them. There also
will be the election of representatives
to the General Conference, which will
meet in Baltimore in May next. There
are to be about IA ministerial and the
same number of lay representatives
elected
There is also to be elected a-new
president, as the time limit of five
years for the Rev. ]. NJ. Sheridan ex-
pires at the coming conference. There
ere at least three men who are being
mentioned FOR this place: The Rev.
Walter r. Graham, of Salisbury, Md,
who was a close second when Mr..
Sheridan was elected; tEe Rev J. S.
Covers, of Alnutt Memorial Church,
Baltimore. and the Rev. G.. w. Hadda-
way, of Starr Church, at Mont Alto.
Evening journal., 1912-02-02
M.,aI.ln ~. Human nodv.

The human body contains, among
other constituents. about two pounds
Of phosphorus. which is essential to
the health Of the bones and the vigor
Of the brain. This phosphorus. If ex-
tracted and put TO another use. would
make up about 1000 packages OF tric-
ton matches. Besides phosphorus, the
body contains a few ounces of sodium
and half an ounce of potassium. The
quantity Of the latter would be sufh-
cient for many experiments in class
In chemistry. In addition to sodium
and potassium there are a few grains
of magnesium. enough to make the
silver rain" for a family's stock Of
rockets on a Fourth OF July evening
or to create a brilliant light visible at
a considerable distance.-Harpers.
Evening journal., 1912-02-02
TAKE TRIP TO DIXIE.

Away down in Dixie went the Grace
Epworth League members and a large
number of their friends last night.
Clematis and wistaria climbing over
trellis work, suggested an arbor on a
plantation and a program OF south
ern songs and recitations was given.
The evening ended with games and
refreshments. The program included
a duet, Sweet Geneyieve." sung by
DR.. G. Z. Reed and Mrs. Reed; reci-
tations. "The One-Legged Goose, .
"The First Steamboat on the Ala
bama" and "The Watermelon" by
Mrs. ]. E. Fuller; violin solo. Earl
Witsil: vocal solo. Como Into the
Temple" by H. L. Harris; piano
duet, Miss Edith Lackey and Miss
Jefferis; violin solo. Earl Witsil.
Evening journal., 1912-02-02
An Interesting Illusion.

A curious and interesting effect may
be produced in the following simple
manner:
Take a sheet Of paper or thin card
board about five inches square and roll
it into a tube. with one end Just large
enough to ct around the eye and the
other end somewhat smaller. Hold
the tube between the thumb and first
finger of the right hand-do Aot grasp
the tube with the whole hand-and
place the larger end Of the tube close
against the right eye With the left
hand place a book against the side Of
the tube. II both eyes are now kept
open there will appear to be a hole
through the book. and it will appear
that objects are seen through this hole
and not through the tube. The effect
is even more odd II the left hand in
stead Of a book is held against the
tube, when the hole will appear
through the center Of the hand. Many
other strange effects are also apparent
Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1912-02-02
rhsy Were auIys" and Mrs. a."

] tncI WoFo 0iJo STU UtFes ~
Mrs. Grant bad no secretary to at
tend to her correspondence. the great
bulk Of which was referred to the Of
fee for action. She used 70 receive an
enormous number Of appeals for help,
for charities. for assistance. in aid OF
almost every cause that could be i'm
agined Being a warm hearted. sympa-
thetic woman. some of these appeals
made a strong Impression upon her. 1
can remember several instances when
Mrs. Grant requested her husband to
give this person or that position that
was asked for or to accede to some
other request Of like nature. She al
ways called the president "Ulys," and.
excepting upon the most formal occa-
slOns. he always addressed her as
Mrs. g." Both the president and his
wife we're plain people. simple in their
tastes to an extent that would cause
surprise today. when everything has so
changed throughout the social fabric
Of the entire nation.-W. II. Cook IN
Memories Of the White House"