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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10
LOOK OUT FOR THIS
MASTER SWINDLER
A Smooth Gentleman Making Iowa
Towns-Laid Plans for Big
Haul at Waterloo.

There is man known to the
Pinkerton detectives by the name of
James Williams who is travelling
about the country imposing upon
people in whose confidence he can
| worm himself. He has operated in
several Iowa cities and may show up
in Webster City in due course of
time. He was at Waterloo a short
time ago and had plans laid for a
big haul, but was frightened away
by a Pinkerton detective before his
scheme fully matured. The Reporter
tells the story as follows: ~.
When George Randolph Chester
wrote his famous novel, "Get-rich-
quick Wallingford, he laid the
scene in an Iowa town and there are
those who declare he had Waterloo
in mind.
However this may be, modern
edition of the get-rich-quick hero of
the story has recently visited Wat
erloo but has now departed, His So
journ was not as long as he evident
that the sudden arrival of a Pinker-
ton detective occasioned his hasty
exit. .. ....
He tarried in Waterloo long
enough, however, to lay elaborate
plans for what evidently was intend
ed to be "a big cleaning" of some
kind and was able to carry away:
with him something over $500 Sc
cured from a west side bank who Is
now wishing to learn the where
abouts of the gentleman.
The man gave his name as James
Williams. He arrived in Waterloo a
day or two before Thanksgiving and
registered at the Ellis under that
name. Claiming to be a member in
good standing of a certain religious
denomination and possessing a thor
ough knowledge of the rites and
ceremonies of the church. he called
upon the pastor of that denomina-l
tiop and introduced himself. He de-
clared he resided in Corona, Calf. |
He gave the name of the pastor of !
the church which he attended in |
that city and Investigations showed
He posed as a man of much means
and said he had decided to move to
Waterloo as the climate of Califor-
MIA did not agree with him. This
latter statement was evidently true
but he did not give the correct rea-
son for the climate disagreeing with
him
The oily Mr. Williams asked the
pastor to assist in finding him a
residence. He would either rent or
buy but desired a nice home. He
was willing to pay from $3.50 to
$4,000 for a home II 1t suited him.
The extra $4,000 was not matter
Of interest to him.
The pastor invited him to attend
services at the church
and this Mr.. Wallingford Williams
did. He was the first member of
the congregation present. When the
collection plate was passed he drop-l
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10
Stratford Man Honored.

H. H. Waller of Stratford was
elected to membership in the Histor-
ical Society of Iowa at recent
meeting of the curators. Among
other members elected at the same
time was President r. A. Pearson of
the state college at Ames
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10
He Advertised-at Last.

There was man in our town,
And he was wondrous wise;
He swore Git was his policy
He would not advertise.
But one sad day he advertised,
And thereby hangs tale.
The ad. was set in quite small tyl
And headed, "Sheriff's Sale"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10
Diphtheria Quarantine.

The John Crawford home on
Pleasant street was quarantined for
diphtheria Saturday afternoon.
There is but one case of the disease
in the family, that of little Miss Lu-
lu Crawford.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10
SHOE Department. --CHARLES + SMITH & SON

fped his personal check for $25 on a
Corona bank on the plate. Later
he explained to the pastor that he
! had not been aware of the purpose
to which that particular collection
was to be applied, else he would
have made larger donation, very
much larger donat ton.
He declared he had deposited in
an east side Waterloo bank draft
for a large amount, running we'll
into the thousands and that the
check could either be sent to Corona
for collection or could be held until
the draft had been honored and the
money deposited in the local bank.
He declared he carried only few
hundred with him.
On Thursday afternoon Mr.. Will
Jams again called upon the pastor.
The latter had located two fine resi-
dences, among the very best on the
east side. He told the visitor one
could be purchased for $4,000 and
the other for $4,000. When the
property was described to him. he
selected one of them and asked the
minister to tell the owner he would
take the property. He said his wife
and family, including two or more
nephews and their families, would
arrive in few days.
Friday morning, the pastor, who
had been twice visited by Mr.. Will
Jams, called at the bank wherein
was said to have been deposited the
draft for many Thousand dollars. He
found the man had told the truth
in this respect. But he still had
doubts about the genuineness of the
$25 check. However it was sam
pie donation, he was not worrying.
On Friday Mr.. James Wallings-
ford-Williams changed hotels. He
transferred his headquarters to the
Irving hotel on the west side. He
probably had business reasons for
doing so for it is stated that he had
met a west side pastor, and told him
much of the same kind of story he
had related to the east side minis
ter. Upon request the west side
pastor introduced him to the offic-
ials of west side bank. Mr.. Will
Jams deposited fat personal check,
drawn on a California bank. He de-
clared he was short of funds and
would appreciate the favor of
small advance upon the check. He
was accommodated to the extent of
a little over 500. One of the bank
clerks took him to the Irving and
introduced him to the clerk of that
institution. Mr.. Williams explain
ed he would have quite party of
individuals with him In few days
and expressed his pleasure at the re-
ception given him in Waterloo.
He then paid for his room for the
night and disappeared. He has not
come back. .n
The following day Mr.. Pinkerton
man arrived. He was hot on the
trail of one, James Williams. He
declared Williams is wanted for oh
tanning money under false pretenses
In more towns and cities than he
had time to name Mr.. Williams,
he said, had no money in the Corona
bank or in any California bank.
That fact. he said, had been proven
to the sorrow of many bankers and
business men from the Mississippi
river to the Golden Gate.
ALatest methods in Optometry
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10
Meetings at Mulberry Center.

Revival meetings will be begun at
the United Brethren church at Null
berry Center on Tuesday evening,
Dec. 10th. Services to begin at 1880.
We desire good attendance from
the beginning of the meetings.
Rev. R. r. Percy, Pastor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10
A Haul of 81 Cents.

One OF the penny match machines.
the property of Wilson & Ferrell.
stationed, on the Savings Bank cor
ner, was stolen Saturday night. The
Arm have several of the automatic
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10

Arthur Blue, who was recently op-
Grated on at the hospital for appen-
dicitis, was able to be taken to the
home Of his sister on the east side
last Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10

--latest methods in Optometry
w are not methods used Ave
years ago, but methods by which
am getting such good results in
Webster City today. T. Trimble.
Over Teed's. d-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10

Mrs. ]. S. Bateman. who has been
quite seriously Ill with stomach
trouble, is now improving.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10

1t pays to advertise.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-10
= fl r I S Il M a 8.

FOR WOMEN
There are Juli-
cts, fur trim
med, etc; Com
fys, Bed Room
Slippers a n d
Slumber Sox.
SOC to $1.75.
For Children,
too.
SOC to SIPS.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
J12F9
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency

Washington, D. c., Dec. IS, 1911.
Whereas. by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that "The First
National Bank of Caldwell" in the
city of Caldwell, in the County of
Canyon, and State of Idaho, has COM
piled with all the provisions of the
Act of Congress ITO enable National
Banking Associations to extend their
corporate existence, and for other
purposes" approved July IL, 1882;
Now. therefore, 1, Thomas P. Kane,
Deputy and Acting Comptr oller of
the Currency, do hereby certify that
"The First National Bank of Cald-
we'll" in the city of Caldwell, County
of Canyon, State of Idaho, is author
ICED to have succession for the period
specified in its amended articles of
association: namely, until close Of
business December IS, 1881.
In testimony whereof, witness my
hand and Seal of Office this fifteenth
day of December, 1911.
(seaD T. P. KANE,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller of
the Currency.
Charter No. $3.50. Extension No. 3Oo9.
D22-J26
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Notice of Proof of Application of Wa.
ter to Beneficial Use.

tSI 10 0enenclal use.
Notice is hereby given that at 2 D.
m. on the 9th day of February, 1912,
at Caldwell, County of Canyon, State
OF Idaho, before Thos. E. Buckner.
proof will be submitted of the appli
cation to beneficial use of ga cubic
feet per second of the waters of an
unnamed stream, in accordance with
the terms and conditions of Permit
No, 34lo, heretofore issued by the
State Engineer of the State Of Idaho.
l. The names and postofice ad
dress OF the persons holding said per
mt are VIM. A. Black and ]. R. Beck,
Caldwell, Idaho.
Z, The use to which said water has
been applied is irrigation and domes-
5, The amount applied to beneficial
use is o. GU. #. per sec.
a.. The place where said water ;s
used IS uf for irrigation, give full and
accurate description of the lands ir-
11i,gatedo NH Sec, 9 and EH Sec. 8
Up. 4 n, R. 4 w. B. NJ. -
}. The right to take the water
from such works is based upon Per.
NIT No. 34l6. Dpo" fer-
9: The source of supply from
which such water is diverted Is an W.
named stream. - Oil ui-
T. The date of priority which said
user is prepared to establish is Dec
1s,e A. f. ROBINSON,
State Engineer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
SUMMONS,

In the district court of the Seventh
Judicial District of the State of Idaho.
in and for the County of Canyon.
| Christina Brown, plaintiff, VS.. Sam
uel w. Brown, defendant.
The state of Idaho sends greeting to
the above named defendant.
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the abve named plaintiff in the district
court of the Seventh Judicial district,
state of Idaho, in and for the county of
Canyon and to answer the complaint
filed therein "a copy of which is hereto
attached) within twenty days (exclus-
i've of the day of service) after the
service on you of this summons, if
served within this district or if
served out of this district, within for
ty days. The said action is brought to
dissolve the bonds of matrimony now
existing between plaintiff and defend
ant, on the grounds of wilfull neglect
70 provide for plaintiff the common
necessaries of life. defendant having
the ability so to do; and also on the
grounds of extreme cruelty inflicted
by said defendant on said plaintiff; and
to secure . decree of this court award
,H6 W SA1O p1oiulAn Tue CUSTODY SOr.
don Brown, the minor child of said
parties to this action; all of which
more fully appears in plaintiffs com
plant on file herein, to which refer
ence 10 hereby made.
And you are hereby notified, that if
you fail to appear and answer the said
complaint. as above required, the said
plaintiff will apply to the court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
OF the district court of the Seventh Ju-
dicial district of the state of Idaho.
in and for the county of Canyon, this
5lst day OF May, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred
and eleven.
GEO. w. STOVEL, Clerk.
GSEA2 BY Fred Mitchell, Deputy.
Rice, Thompson & Buckner,
Attorneys for plaintiff.
Residing at Caldwell, Idaho
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IA SWH, section II, township north,
range 8 w. B. NJ, has filed notice OF
intention to make final Communication
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Isaac R. Beal,
U. S. Commissioner, at Caldwell, Ida
no, on the 9th day of February, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Thomas H. Farrell, Eula H. Ralph,
Wilfred A. McArtor, and Kathrine
McArtor, all of Caldwell, Idaho:
WILLIAM BALDERSTON,
J5-F2 Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the Seventh
Judicial District of the State of Idaho
in and for the County of Canyon.
In the matter of the petition of the
Board of Directors of the Black Can.
yon Irrigation District, for the exam.
nation, approval and confirmation OF
the proceedings for the issuing of the
bonds of said district:
Notice is hereby given that the peti.
ton of the Board of Directors of the
Black Canyon Irrigation District has
been filed, praying that the proceed
'ngss for the issuing of the bonds OF
said district may be examined, ap-
proved and confirmed in the above-en-
titled court, and that the hearing OF
SAID petition has been set for the 18th
day OF February, 1912, at ten o'clock
a. m. of said day, at the court house
IN the court room of this court, in the
city OF Caldwell, Canyon County
State of Idaho.
The prayer of said petition is that
each and every of the proceedings
taken for the authorization of said
bonds Of said district may be examin-
ed, approved and confirmed by this
court
Any person interested in the sub
ject matter of said petition may, on
or before the day fixed for the hear
ing. thereof, demur to or answer said
petition.
Given under my hand and the seal
OF the District Court of the Seventh
Judicial District of the State of Idaho
IN and for the County of Canyon. this
9Th day of January, A. D. 1912.
GEO. w. STOVEL, Clerk
<, By FRED MITCHELL,
9SSsESL) Deputy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
Notice of the Issuance of an Attach
ment.

ment.
In the District Court of the Seventh
Judicial District of the State of Idaho,
in and for the County of Canyon.
George E. Watson, plaintiff, v. c.
P. Paris, defendant.
State of Idaho, County of Canyon, S..
Notice is hereby given that on the
9Th day OF January, A. D. 1912 attach
ment was issued in the above-entitled
action against the property of the
aforesaid defendant, for the sum of
Nine Hundred Sixty-fve and $1,000
lSo6s.s0) dollars. with interest on
$4,000 of above at the legal rate from
September 18th, 1911, together with
the costs of this action; and for such
other and general relief as to this
court may seem just.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said District Court, affixed this fifth
day OF January A. D. 1912.
GEO. w. STOVEL.
lseaD Clerk of the District Court
Taylor & Neelands,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Residing at Boise, Idaho.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial No, O39so.

Reclamation.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office,
Boise, Idaho, Dec. IL, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Benja-
min R. Huston, Of Caldwell, Idaho, X.
+, D. No. 3, who. on May %. 1900
made Homestead Entry No. 9l78. Ser
ial No. O39ss, for NWM SEA. section
II, township 3 north, range 4 W. b.
NJ, has filed notice of intention to
make final hve-year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described. be-
sore Isaac r. Beal. u. S. Commission
er, at Caldwell. Idaho. on the 9th day
of February. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Ernest Vasold, William u. Hitson'
Nathan T. Rees. and Forney c, Ny
ers. all of Caldwell, Idaho.
WILLIAM BALDERSTON,
JS-FZ Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior.

OHteu ot2teS Land Ohce,
Boise, Idaho, November II, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Frances
Harris. OF Caldwell, Idaho, who, on
December IL. 1908, made homestea
entry No. Oz262. for EH SWN, sec
ton 80, township 5 north, range 3
west. Boise Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make final FIVE year
proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before Isaac R. BeaI,
U. S. Commissioner, at Caldwell, Ida
no. on the 18th day of January, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Edward E. Perry, Nels Mccall, Jo-
seph }. Chamberlain, and Frank M.
Conroy, all Of CALDWELL Idaho.
WILLIAM BALDERSTON,
Ds-JlZ Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Serial No. O8204.

SeIldl NO. Oc<|7'
Department of the Interior.
United States Land Office,
Boise, Idaho, Dec. ID, 1911:
Notice is hereby given that Daniel
M. Cotton, of Homedale, Idaho, who.
on February II, 1910, made Homestead
Entry No. 0S294, for lot 5, section -,
township 3 north, range 5 w. b. M,
has filed notice of intention to make
final Communication proof, to establish
claim to the land above described. be-
fore Isaac R. Beal, U. S. Commission
er, at Caldwell, Idaho, on the 18th
day of February, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Elmer E. Harthrong, of Caldwell,
Idaho; William l.. Holton, of Home
dale, Idaho; William D. Martin, of
Caldwell. Idaho; and Ernest Bedford,
of Caldwell, Idaho.
WILLIAM BALDERSTON,
J12F9 Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Serial No. 0oOl2.

Department OF the Interior,
United States Land Office.
Boise, Idaho, Dec. 6, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Jasper
Peter Laurits Hansen, of Caldwell
Idaho, who. on April p, 1909, made
Homestead Entry No. OoOl2, for SW
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
Boise & 1nterurban Railway Company
Limited.

Care leave Boise for Caldwell: 6:4O+
500, 900. 1O:OO*, HOO, 1900 a. M;
and l:O0@, 200. 800, 4:0O*, 500, 800,
7:oo*+. 500. 900. 1000 p. m.
Cars leave Caldwell for Boise
6:2o'. 7:3o. $780,, $50. 1890, 1885,
a. m; and 1890. l:30, 2:3Os, $50,
4:SO. s:3O''+. $50. 7:3O, S:3O*+, $50
p. m.
y Baggage and express.
)" Baggage for Boise and Cald-
we'll only.
'" Express to Eagle and inter-
mediate points only.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19
Notice OF the Issuance of an Attach.

ment.
In the district court of the Seventh
Judicial District of the State of Idaho.
in and for the County of Canyon.
II. c. Dudley, plaintiff, VS.. ]. w.
Hamer. E. S. Reeves and !. M. Reeves
defendants.
State of Idaho, county of CANYON. a,
IN Notice IS hereby given that on the
i9th day OF December. A. d. 1911, at
tachment was issued in the above
entitled action against the property
OF the aforesaid defendants, for the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-01-19

sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($50O)
with interest thereon at the rate OF
10 per cent per annum from February
18th, 1910, together with the costs of
this action, and One Hundred Dollars
attorneys fees.
Witness my hand aad the seal Of
said district court, affixed this 18th
day of December A. d. 1911.
(seaD GEO. w. STOVEL,
Clerk of the District Court
Grifiths & Grihiths.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-10-19
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Opportunities for Obtaining Employ
ment Under the Federal Gov
eminent.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces the following
examinations to take place on the
dates given below, and circulars con
tanning further information may be
seen at the office of this paper:
Nov Laboratory aid, Bureau OF
Plant Industry, Department of Agri-
culture, 5000 to $500 per annum. Age
limit, Is to Is years. Duties will in
elude aiding to secure and report
scientific data in connection with
various projects, such as cotton
STANDARDIZATION, fiber Investigations,
etc.
Nov. CLAW clerk, stenographer
and typewriter {male), Division of
Naturalization, Department of Com
merce and Labor, $1,000 to $1,000 per
annum. Age limit, % to 40 years.
Nov. 6, z, 8-Draftsman, marine
engines and machinery, (male), Blu
reau Of Lighthouses, $3.50 to $500
per annum. Age limit, Is years or
over.
Nov. 8 Mineral technologist
(male), Bureau of Mines, field ser
VIC, 1CARSi, SO1o.s az Poooo pS1 eAi
mum. Age limit, Is to 40 years.
Nov. 9Mine sanitary engineer
(male), Bureau of Mines, field ser
vice, $500 to $4,000 per annum. Age
limit, Is to SO years. Duties will
be the study Of sanitary and water
supply conditions in mines and min
ing towns, with view to their i'm
proyement, as affecting the welfare
of the miners.
Nov. 11-Mechanical craftsman
(male), Engineer Department at
Large, Milwaukee, Wis. 5000 per an
mum. Age limit, Is years or over.
Competitors will not be required to
appear at any place for examination.
Nov. 18-specialist in agronomy
(male), office of. Experiment Sta
tions, Department Of Agriculture,
$500 per annum. Age limit, 70 to
45 years. Applicants will not be
required to appear at any place for
examination.
Nov. 2OScientific assistant in ten
ant farming (male), office of Farm
Department Of Agricul-
ture, $500 per annum. Age limit, 81
to IS years.
Nov 20-21-Heating and ventilating
craftsman (maIe), office of the SUI
pervising Architect, Treasury Depart
ment, Washington, D. c., $1,000 per
annum Age limit, Is years or over.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-10-19
Why We Shoot Rifle Instead Of
Throwing Stones.

One of the most remarkable books
Of recent years is attracting wide.
spread attention under the title, A
New Chapter in an Old Story How
many a hunter shouldering his rifle
or his shotgun for a days sport, ever
stops to think that it has taken hui
mainly thousands of years to perfect
such an arm, and that the story OF
this development is more fascinating
than many a novel
E 6 New Chapter in ansOld Story
opens another world to the eyes of
the average reader. 1t shows him
the naked cave man of prehistoric
times hurting the first missile in de-
Tending his life from the attack of a
wild beast; it sketches ..the name
less Edison who invented the sling,
and draws a vivid picture of how the
idea Of the boW-and- arrow resulted
from a mishap in using the boW-driil
for making fire. The book carries
the reader through the fierce period
of medieval warfare, when the con-
slant cry Of, stronger, stronger.
give us bows which will kill the en-
envy farther away than he can shoot
at us" led to the cross bow in its
many advancing types, until finally
there appeared the figure Of Roger
Bacon, the monk, watching an inter
esting experiment by the Pickering
lights in his stone-Walled laboratory.
Suddenly there was an alarming ex-
plosion, shattering the chemical ap-
paratus-and the age of gunpowaer
was born! Then there follows the
strange, romantic life-story Of one Of
the greatest of modern businesses,
Astounding in remarkable person
alities, dramatic incid ents, and even
international complications.
In addition to its absorbing inter-
est, "a New Chapter in an Old
Story which has just been publish
ed by the Remington Arms Union
Metallic Cartridge Co, 299 Broad
way, New York, is a book of great
beauty, profusely illustrated. Espe.
cially notable are the full-page his
toric photographs Of the hunting
SERIES