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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
fire PREVENTORS
annual REPORT
State Prevention Committee Who
Visited City This Summer Find
Much Fault.

The first report of the Iowa State
Fire Prevention Association pertain
ing to this city was received Satur-
day by Ora Newman, fire chief, and
shows that many places in the city
are sadly in need of immediate at
tention.
The report is very thorough and
takes in every business house on Sec
ond, Seneca and Des Moines street
and Wilson avenue. Taking Seneca
street first the association finds that
the condition of stores and dwell
lings on this street, taken as a
whole, are in bad repair and recon-
mend that many of them be thor
oughly cleaned, as they are reported
as filthy. On Second street many of
the buildings are in the anne condi-
ton and but few of them are found
to be in first class shape. Some build
-ings there are where the store keep
ers and jewellers have kept their
places clean and allowed no rubbish
to accumulate. The association have
recommended that new electrical
wiring be installed or the stringing
of it be changed in a number of in
stances. Thesystem of wiring is a mat
ter of much Importance as a proven
ton Of fires. This department has
previous to this time received but
little attention and places were
found where electrical wiring had
been done without the assistance of
an electrician, and proves a contin-
ual danger, of which the n of
the property were not aware. In
their report the committee dwells on
this as one of their leading foes. AL
though the visit of the association
this summer was the first that vas
ever made to this ely it is already
found to have been of great benefit
in the work of preventing fires.
Many of the local men had given the
matter of wiring, rubbish accumu-
lation and other dangers little at
tention. Residents OF the city should
pay more attention to these things.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13

of Philip, South Dakota, are here for
a few days visit with friends.
w. C. DeJerio has secured the SER
vices of Cal VanPatter of Hubbard,
as barber.
The Northwestern railway COM
pany is having city water installed
in the depot.
The Jordan Dramatic Company
has been entertaining large audi
ences in their tent just north of the
tracks. The company is made up of
eighteen or twenty people and the
shows they put on are considered
quite good.
Aug g
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
.TY cobb STABBED
BY UNKNOWN TRIO
Agility of Noted Ball Player Saves
Him From Possible Death.

Syracuse, N. Y, Aug. 13.-Ty
Cobb was attacked and stabbed in
the back by three unknown men in
Detroit early yesterday morning
while on his way to the train which
was to bring him and the team to
this city for an exhibition game this
afternoon. Cobb's agility saved him
from possible death. His injuries
are slight.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
Jewell.

J. r. Millett, who has been work
ing in Dallas, Texas, and Little
Rock, Ark, for the past eight
months. has returned to Jewell for
a few weeks visit.
J. S. Smith left Tuesday morning
for Lander. Wyoming, to visit his
son Frank who is a practicing ply
stefan at that place.
J. c. Wills left for Ceylon, Mimi.
today on business.
Mrs. M. e. Phillips and children,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

Misses Carrie Colt and Julia
Nichols will entertain friends at
dinner Saturday evening, August
18th, in honor of Mrs. Louis Lager
of Oregon and Mrs. Fuller Van Vor-
hes of Ohio.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
AN EVENING PARTY.

Miss Clarine Mueller, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Mueller, will en-
terrain a company of young people
Wednesday evening at eight o'clock
at her home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
lINE O'CLOCK A

Mrs. w. J.. Covil entertained a
small company of ladies this morn
ing at her home on Wilson avenue
at nine o'clock breakfast in honor of
Mrs. Fuller Van Worries of Ohio and
Mrs. Louis Lager of Oregon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
CENTS.
NOTICE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENT.
For the Cost Of Construction Of the Koop Drainage District, No. 1873, in

To all owners, lien holders and occupants of the hereinafter described
lands in drainage district No 1913, in Hamilton county, Iowa.
You and each of you are hereby notified that the commissioners ap-
pointed to apportiOn the benefits and assess the expense, fees and costs of
construction Of said ditch, have made their report to the board of
supervisors of Hamilton, county, Iowa, and filed the same in the Office
of the county auditor of said county, and the same will come n for
hearing before the board offs supervisors in their office in the court house
at Webster City, Iowa, n the Gath day of September A. d. 1912, at
1870 o'clock p. M, and assessment charged you, o r 0 land appearing
in name in the transfer hooks is Is follows:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
FIVE O'CLOCK LUNCHEON.

The third in a series of luncheons
will be given by Mrs. Joseph Open
heimer at five O'Clock Thursday af-
ternoon of this week at her home
on Division street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
ONE O'CLOCK

O<1 ShoSh hC4NS1iHS4N.
Mrs. Frank S. Currie and Mrs.
Clare H. Currie will entertain a
company of ladies Friday, August
sixteenth, at one o'clock luncheon at
the home of the former, S14 Division
street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
Social Affairs
ENTERTAINED AT DIME:

Mrs. Ray Hughes was hostess at
a small dinner party Friday even
ing in honor of ner visiting friend,
Miss Helen Price of Council Bluffs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13

Punched Her Neck: Fined 500.

Punched Her Neck; Fined 500.
Chicago, Aug. 13.-For %pinching
a woman's neck, while sitting be-
hind her in a street car, William
Heating was fined 800 yesterday.
Mrs. Emma Traut, the complainant,
said that she told him to stop and
that he laughed in her face" Then
she called a policeman.
.Worthington paints signs. DIT
See Zitterell's ad in today's issue.
12d4
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-12
DO THE WORK OF WOMEN.

Among some of the American h. dian tribes of the southwestern Unit ed States, says a writer in Wide World Magazine, there is a curious custom of men occasionally assuming the work of women as a life occupa- ton. This, when it occurs, is vol untarily undertaken, and seems to be due to a preference for feminine labors, the man sinking his identity as far as possible by assuming woman's garb. Pueblo Indians of Zuni, N. M., do their share of the regulation woman's work in the household of which they happen to be members-grinding corn, making bread, carrying water, etc.-and seem thoroughly respected. One would be quite deceived by their cos tunes into supposing them to be women, did not their deep toned voices betray their masculinity.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-12
THE ASSOUAN DAM.

In the building of the Assouan dam in Egypt 5000 Italians were employed. The work cost five mil lions of pounds sterling, and will soon more than pay for itself. The great dam throws the water of the Nile back for 150 miles. The con- seryation of this volume of water means that for 800 miles along the banks, where formerly one crop was grown, three crops are now grown per annum. This wonderful work has been the means of making Egypt a thoroughly prosperous country, and the great mystery is why the tam was not built long ago.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-12
ALL THE SAME IN THE END.

Mrs. Malade (weakly)-I wish to explain again to you about willing my property.
 Family Solicitor-There, there j; don't worry yourself. Leave it to me.
 Mrs Malade (resigned)-I sup pose l might as well. You'll get it snyway.-The Sketch.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-12

"ANIED---hen to learn Barber Trade Why 60 to Kansss City or St Louis where violation of he state Inv m
 suden' to receive money in barber eoesei Write Palmer institute Joplin Mo, Little Rock Free nstrctio,. i wases from start. anu
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-12

"ANlED-Lades to learn latest method beauty culture permanent natural ha ehropody naaicutina manutc,rs hah eoons Special scholarship includes and dp,n Our graduates make from s25 to $50 weekly Write n, on m Palmer System 22i i-2 Main Little Ro-k
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
Booming New
Electric Road

The committee Of five appointed at
the recent meeting of the Fairfield
Center citizens interested in the pro-
posed electric railroad to run through
Fairfield Center, held a session, Sat
urday, in tae Office of John z. Mel
son. Mr.. Nelson was elected attor-
ney for the project, and viii proceed
with plans fer the formation of
COMPANY and may take steps later for
a charter. John II. Burleigh. a Water
willie civil engineer. was chosen engi-
neer. and will proceed with the sur
yey. commencing Monday. The MEM
bers Of the committee considered in
teresting railroad officials in the
scheme, and it is expected that they
Will approach John r. Graham Of Ban
gor in the near future, with that idea
in nina. about $50 has been raised,
and the committee is to make a more
extensive canvass fer subscriptions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
The Lincoln Day
Memorial Services

Eighteen uniformed membersN of
Garfield Camp, Sons of Veterans, at
tended the Lincoln memorial service
held in the Winslow congregational
church, Sunday morning, at 10.45. The
pastor, Rev Mr.. Neil, gave strong
sermon on the life of Lincoln, telling OF
the events of his life from the cradle
to the seat in Ford's theatre in Wash
ington ON April IA, 1865. The address
was heard With the closest attention
by all present. The pastor is a son of
a veteran and also a member of Gar
field Post Two members present, O.
+. Richardson and $ 5. Wormell, have
the proud distinction of being members
both of the Grand Army and the Sons
on Veterans
Garfield Camp will hold a campfire,
Monday evening, in CT \. r. hall in
honor OF Lineoln's birthday. Members
Of the q. A. r. and allied bodies are
cordially invited to attend. The hold
ing Of this observance by the $ of Y.
is another sign of the passing OF the
activity OF the g. A. r. veterans
they now prefer that their sons should
take up this work, and also. the
veterans are diminishing in number.
The other observance of Lincoln day
will be by the children of the city. who
will give recitations in the various
school rooms during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
Thriller
By Picture People.

Another thriller was presented by
the Edison moving picture troupe, Sat
urday morning, when one of the MEM
bers was sent to apparent destruction
on a cake of ice down an open space
in the river below the railroad bridge.
The cake was securely tied with a
stout rope. but the task of riding ii
was anything but Il pleasant one, with
the weather below zero and the wind
blowing to boot. The man on the ice
cake is sent adrift by his rival. going
it seem, over a falls below to his de-
struction, but his sweetheart sees his
peril and summons the necessary aid
it was Inadvertently stated in the
journal Saturday morning, that il
was Guy Headlund who rescued Miss
Nesbitt from the pung when the out
lit started to immense itself, horse and
all, in the, river Arthur Huusman
proved to be the right man IN the
right place.
The members Of the troupe were
pleasantly entertained by Mr.. any Mrs
Barrows of The Elmwood, Sunday
evening, at a Chatting Dish party. 1T
was an occasion made enjoyable such
as only such a company can make
an evening. Songs, stunts. recitationi
ard other features served to pass de-
lightful evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
Giison-t.uce.

A verySpretty wedding was solemnized,
at ~ M. SUNDAY, at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. James T. Gibson. when their
eldest son. James H., was unite in mar
rage to Miss Emeline Luce of Fairfield
Me. The ceremony was performed by Rev
r. W. Plant in the presence of few
friends and relatives of the couple, the
single ring service being employed.
Ralph f. ellison, a brother of the groom,
acted as best man, while Miss GLADYS
Jack of Augusta was bridesmaid me
Young couple stood beneath the chande-
lier, which was handsomely decorator
with green and white. The bride was
gowned in blue silk and carried show
er bouquet of white carnations. The
bridesmaids gown was of white silk and
she carried a bunch of pinks.
Both are we'll known, the grom being
a painter in the employ of his father on
Maine avenue. The bride is trained
nurse and has been employed at Water
vile. Following the ceremony dinner
was served the guests in the dining
room, all wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson
many years of happy married life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
d cooL.HEADED PASTOR
Calmly Marches 1850 Sunday School
Children from Burning House.

Boston, Feb. 1l.-0ne hundred and
fifty Sunday school children filed in an
orderly manner out of the St Mark
Parish house in the rear of St. Mark S
Episcopal church, 73 Columbia Road,
Dorchester, today, while the rear OF
the building was enveioped in smoke
and flames. unknown to the children.
The fire destroyed the entire rear of
the wooden building, causing loss
OF $2008.
The fire started over the boiler, and
Rev. Frank Dorr Ludlong, the pastor
heard the cracking flames as he was
talking to his class. He calmly told
the class that they were dismissed for
the day and to file out quickly and
quietly. He then notified Supt Tilton
S Bell, who was teaching a large class
in the basement, and Mr.. Bell struck
the dismissal bell.
1t was not until the children We're
outside the building that they diseoV-
cred the building was afire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12

disgrace to Miss Peggy. Do you
hear?"
Vas, vas, sab; we hears" answered
the little darldes in chorus.
Please sab, wha's his name eff
faint Jule?" Augustus plucked up
heart of grace to ask.
He is Julius, JULIUS; do you un-
derstand?"
"Yas. sir; vas, SIR" Another dime
helped the memory box
And your name?" asked the
"Massa Captain" of the quaking num-
Der three.
There was long, significant pause,
then eontortions. At length. after
two or three futile attempts, he
blrted out:
"Fse-Pse Billyus, sah,p
There was an explosion of laughter.
| Then Neil Stewart tossed the
Iredoubtable Billyus quarter, crying
You win!" and walked away with
Peggy his laughter now and again
borne back to his Observation-Disclosures
ton Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Hickey.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
Hickey was held, at 10 O'Clock Saturday
morning, from st. Joseph's church. a
requiem mass was said, Rev. E. II. Rear
don calebrant Father Reardon spoke
most touchingly of the virtues of the de-
ceased The following relatives from ont
of town We're present: Mr.. land Mrs. Eti-
gene r. Sweeney of Boston. Mrs. Ellen
Trainor. Miss Mary Trainor. and john
+. Trainor of Bath, John McNally OF
Winchester Mass, Mrs. #. l.. Colby OF
Dorchester, Mass. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Roger Trainor. Jnterment was III 81.
Joseph's cemetery The bearers We're
the nephews of the deceased, as follows:
Michael p, Thomas and Patrick Hickey
and John f. Trainor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
EAST WINTHROP.

The gentlemen's annual supper was
held in the East Winthrop vestry, last
Wednesday evening, and was q complete
success. They We're assisted by two
young lady walters. About $50 people
We're present The following program
was presented: Singing. choir; singing.
troi, Mrs. Stella Stone, Mrs. Nellie
Brainard, Mrs. Susie Packard; reading.
Mrs. Mabel Whiting; solo, Mrs. Florence
Taggart; reading. G.. y. Waugh; solo.
G. II. Kilbreth; reading, Miss Theo Cush-
man; violin solo, Miss Marion Stone, ae-
companist, Mrs. Stella Stone: reading,
f. A. Whiting; solo. Mrs. Florence Tag
CART; address, Our Homeward Trip from
the Philippines" w. r. Bachelor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
Four New Worlds
Records for Bikes.

Los Angeles, Feb. IA new motor
cycle champion sprang into fame here
today. at the opening of the new one
third mile stadium saucer track. W.
f. Hasha OF Dallas, Tex, deeisiveiy
defeating Jake De Roster of Indian
apolis and established what were de-
clared to be four new worlds records,
made in competition. The new marks
set We're given out as follows: One mile.
80 3-5 seconds; two miles, 1.19 %;
three miles. POI 3-5; four miles, 2.40,3-a.
The records declared to have been
shattered We're the one-mile, two miles,
three miles and four miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
Thomas Bram's
Pardon Expected

Atlanta, Ca. Feb. 11.-FaVorable ae-
ton by President Taft on a petition
for pardon which is confidently expect
Ell By the officials of the federal pen1-
ten.iary will release probably. some
time this month. Thomas Bran. 4
sailor convicted in 1896 in Boston Of
the murder of his captain and two
others on the high seas. He has always
proclaimed his innocence and in all
the II years Of his imprisonment he
never has given way to fits of despair
Indeed he has become noted for his
cheerful smile.
The sailor has made several efforts
to regain his freedom. Recently he
enlisted the aid and sympathies of At
terney Dan w. Rountree of Atlanta,
who. after a thorough investigation,
placed his case before the attorney
general and the President.
Tho crime for which Bran is serv-
ing as-life sentence, WAS committed on
the. night of July IS, 1896, while Bran
was in ehargesof the night watch. Att
er the discovery of the murder. Bran
had a sailor named Brown placed in
irens. charged with the crime. This
man, IT was contended, accused Bran
and the crew also placed him III irens
and carried both to Boston. where the
trial was held, resulting in Bran $
conviotion.
In re-opening the case, it is assert
Ell that Charles Brown. the seaman
Bran accused, was once confined in an
insane asylum because of a maniaeai
outburst This, with BIam's eXem-
plary conduct, is made the basis of the
petition for pardon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12

Peggy's father has Just returned
from an extended absence and his
daughter is Showing him over the es-
tate They come to one of the cabins
in which lives the family Of Joshua
Jozadak Jubal Jones.
Il want you to see this family" ex-
planned Peggy to her father. They
might all be Of one age but they are
not-quite. Come here. boys, and see
Master Captain" called Peggy to the
three pickahinies who were peeping
around the corner of the cottage.
Hello, boys! Whose sons are you?
Miss Peggy tells me YOU are broth
ers2"
Vas. sir, we is. Yves Joshua
Jozadak Jubal Jones's boys Use
Gus. de oldes'.''
And how old are your"
Use nine, l reckons."
And what is your name?'
My name? Gus, sab"
That's only half name. Your
whole name is really Augustus. re-
member" The "Massa Captains
voice doomed with the sound of the
sea.
And your name" continued the
questioner, pointing at number two.
is just julie, sah,'' was the shy
reply.
That's a nickname, too can't
have such slipshod, no account names
for my hands children. 1t isn't dig
niiied. 1t isn't respectful. It's a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12

Among the speakers at the two-days
convention of the Men and Religion
Forward Movement, to be held in
Skewhesan and Madison, Tuesday and
Wednesday, Feb 20 and q, viii be a.
A. Head of this city, laymen's secre-
tary of the State Y. NJ. c. y. Mrs
Head will speak on Boys Work at
the Madison Congregational church.
Wednesday morning. ard in the after
noon his topic will be Boys Work in
Somerset County In the evening,
Boys Work and Plans for Follow up
Work will be treated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
BOXING NOTES.

Young Taylor, Skowhegan's fighter
had the people of the boxing circle in
whirl. Friday night. at Skowhegan
His blows were dealt with such effect
that he knocked out Joe Rabideau
formerly OF Hartford. CT, and Sc
scared Fred WorthleN. who goes un-
der the fighting name of Hammond
who was to give an exhibition with
George Gilbert of Augusta, that when
Rahideau had bee4rknocked out he fled
from the room and to his lodgings and
out of town and has not been seen
since
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12

built of sleepers and timber and a small
culvert on Marston road; built two fences
around all the eulverts on this road, two
new planked driveways on Eastern ave-
nue., two new planked driveways and
eight long planked spouts ON Water
street two on Summer street and two
pipes on Silver street. repaired iron rail
on Ticonie bridge repaired the rail on
Gilman street to Middle street with a
new post corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12

Saturday in WatervilIe was the
coolest day Of the month according 10
the Holingsworth & Whitney official
thermometer The lowest temperature
was II degrees below, reached. some
time early Saturday morning or Fri
day night. and the highest ternpera-
ture, Saturday. was II above. What
the thermometer failed to record, how
ever. was the degree Of cold experience
ed by all who felt the penetrating, in
ciSve, biting wind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
Mrs. Caroline Danforth.

The remains OF the late Caroline
Darfferth. were brought To this city.
saturday. and taken to the residence of
her sister, AIRS. Greenleaf Lawrence,
school street, where the funeral was
held, at P. N. sunday. Rev. h. w.
Plant conducted the services. The
bearers Mere: Fred and Arthur Stfout,
Harry and Wallace Lawrence. +. r.
Boston and Fred NJ, Noyes. The re-
mains were placed in Oak Grove tomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12

Mrs John Walsh, aged about 70, fell
upon a hot stove. Sunday afternoon, at
her home on Water street. and had a
greater part of her hair burned off her
head and the scalp burned to a more or
less extent. a Nhysieian gave the neees-
. sary treatment. She was reading news
paper and probably fell asleep. One of
her hands was slightly burned. She has
two daughters, who work in other cities,
and one of them may be sent for She
has always resided in her present home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
WEST GARDINER.

HIGHLAND AyENUE-Mis Mabel
HUNS Who, for the past year, has been
in poor health, is again under the care
of aNpkvsician.
Severn young people from this ave-
nue. attended the entertainment and
dance, Saturday evening, at French's
Corner. The proceeds will be used for
the work of obtaining parcels post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12
Funeral of jeremiah Plummer.

Funeral services fer the late Jere-
mlah Plummer were held at / p. Nj.
Sunday, from the home in Pittston.
Rev. G. T.. Jones conducted the SER
vices. The remains We're placed in Oak
Grove tomb. The bearers were from
Gardiner Lodge, No. 9. l. .. O. f.. as
follows: Abbott Lord. Amos Baker, X.
Rragdon and Lewis chatham. The at
tendance was large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-12

The steamer Campania. which arrived
Saturday, at New York from Liverpool
and Queenstown. after experiencing
rough seas throughout the PASSAGE re-
ported that on the morning OF Feb. z
she sighted 4 two-masted steamer, with
one buff funnel flying signals mot under
command" The Campania signalled TO
ask If assistance was required but re-
ceived no reply.