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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18

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st. Paul today following a visit here
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
R. e. Channer.
MIR. and Mrs. J. Segar went to
Burt today to visit relatives.
Mrs. A. D. Arthur left today
for visit with relatives in Lake
Park Her daughter, Mrs. H. w.
Lundell, accompanied her to Cold
field.
Miss Beulah Youngblood of
Ledyard visited in the city between
trains today with Mrs. c. G. Hall.
Miss Irene Berg returned today
from brief visit in Ellsworth.
Mrs. Marie Wilner-Schmoldt
and children of Duluth. Mimi, who
have been visiting at the home Of
Mrs. Mary Wilmer, left today for
visit in Waterloo.
Frank Carey was a business
visitor in Eagle Grove today.
Mrs. Emory Stevens of Water
loo, who has been visiting at the
home of Mrs. l.. M. Hazard, return
ed home today.
Mrs. N. M. Perry returned to
Sioux City today, following visit
here at the Gill Perry home.
Mrs. Lyman and daughter, De-
liza, of Monnett, Mo-, arrived in the
city today to visit at the G.. D. Bero-
gan home.
Miss Myra Call left today for
Cedar Falls where she will remain
during the summer school as MEM
Der of the faculty.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. S. Boynton,
southwest Of town, went to Fort
Dodge today to spend Sunday with
friends.
Miss Ellen Housken is Fort
Dodge visitor today.
Miss Bessie latham of Jewell Is
here for an over Sunday visit at the
A. Mesecher home northwest of
town.
Miss Grace Wilcox of Belmond,
who has been visiting Miss May
Woolford, left today for Woodstock.
Miss Hazel Sells returned today
from a short visit in Waterloo.
Mrs. E. A. Vanzant of Mon
mouth, ILL.,, is here to assist in the
care of her mother and sister at the
A. Mesecher home near town.
--Chas. Steinmetz, who has been
in the city for some time. guest
at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. J.
Hubacher, leaves tonight for Dior
lite, Mich, where he has been en-
gagged to construct an oat mill.
Isaac Goodwin of Freeport, Ill.
arrived in the city today to visit at
the w. ]. Hubacher home.
Mrs. June Oppenheimer-Frisch
of East st. Louis, Ill.,, will arrive In
the city this evening from Des
Moines and will make an extended
visit with her parents, other rela-
tives and friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18
POLICE SOCIAL.

The members of the Eltekah class
Of the Methodist Sunday school en-
tertained themselves and friends at
a police social" at the J. B. Bax-
ter home Friday evening. Games of
various kinds furnished amusement
for the evening, at the close of
which all those falling to partici-
pate in the amusements as directed
We're summoned to appear before the
court" and If proven guilty of the
omissions charged against them,
were fined literally. The Eltekah
treasury netted some $40 from the
evenings entertainment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18
twelve round
SESSION TIED
Webster City and Ellsworth in Hard
Fought Base Ball Battle
Lasting for Twelve
Innings.
GAME IS ENDED BY DARKNESS.
Score is 8 to 3-Pitchers for Both
Webster City and Ellsworth
do Good Work.

The base ball game at Ellsworth
Friday afternoon between the To-
cal team and Uncle Falstaff's aggre-
cation, ended on account of dark
ness after twelve hard innings had
been played, the score standing a
tie-3 to 8.
Jacobson for the locals opposed
Severson for Uncle Falstaff's braves,
and the pitchers broke about even in
their parts. The session started in
with nobody seemingly able to dis
cover the whereabouts of the pillet.
Though several good clots were
slashed out they were not well plac-
ed and no hits were registered un-
til the third inning, when Ellsworth
managed to make score. Until the
sixth the count remained the same,
then the home bunch were success
full in extracting one from Sever
sons delivery. This tied the score
till the latter part Of the seventh,
when Falstaff's cubs garnered one
more. In the first half of the eighth
the locals held batting rally and
managed to find the horsehide until
two more runs were placed on their
side of the board. In the last half
of the ninth Ellsworth again start
ed something and got three men on
bases with no outs. BY giving the
pillet another hard soak, they got
in the score that tied the teams.
Then Jake steamed up and closed
the round with three straight outs.
During the three innings that fol-
lowed the horsehide got some terri
BILE drubbings from both teams, but
each time the sides would retire
with no counts. At the close of the
twelfth, the Umpire called the ses-
sion off, as it was getting dark and
the ball was very difficult to fol-
low.
Longstaff, who appeared on the
local lineup again yesterday, covered
himself with glory by hitting a
three Dagger which scored Stuart.
He also managed to get single.
Pyle, who has been warming the
bench for some time, was placed in
the center garden and had three
chances, all of which he swallowed
with ease. One of the sensations
pulled off in the game was hard
catch made by Mitchell In right
field. He also secured three hits
out of four times to bat. Pyle and
Stuart have credit for the lone
double made. Pyle pulled down a
fly and threw it to Stuart on the
second base before the runner on
that bag could return.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.

Miss Helen Desmond, daughter of
Dr.. and Mrs. T. F. Desmond, enter
tanned about fifty of her little
friends Friday afternoon at her
home on Elm street in honor of her
eighth birthday anniversary The
children spent delightful afternoon
with games and music and at five
thirty dainty two course luncheon
was served on tables beautifully
decorated with pink and white roses
and mock orange. Miss Helen was
the recipient of many beautiful gifts
from her numerous friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18
Social Affairs
AFTERNOON RECEPTION.

Mrs. Ed j. Brown entertained a
company of young ladies Friday
afternoon at her home on First
street in honor Of Mrs. Fred Boeye.
Pink and white roses furnished the
pretty decorations and dainty two
course luncheon was served at four
o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18

We have a quantity OF new lumb-
er that we will sell at one-third on
regular prices Hanson 6 Tyler
Auto Company. 1bd2f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18

Lost, 4, yearlings, one white face.
one spotted and two red ones. G.
N. King, phone 2916. 13d6t1f1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18

The front Of the Olympia Candy
Kitchen Is being frightened up with
a new coat Of paint.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18
Undershot the Mark.

Burlington Hawk-Eye; Sac coun-
ty reports the sale Of the King farm
at Schaller. There are 55 acres and
the pr.ce was SEAS per acre. or
course. some time in the future, this
land may become valuable for build
ing sites. but at present it is simply
and solely farming land. This makes
a new record for Sac county. Many
people shook their heads when Sec
rotary Wilson talked about 5000
land In Iowa. They imagined that
the highly esteemed secretary. who
Is loyal Iowan. had allowed his
state pride to get the better of his
Judgment. That he had been talk
ing through his hat, so to speak.
And now these same people are be-
ginn ng to believe that Secretary
Wilson may have undershot the
mark.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-18

DR.. F. e. whitley and yarick c.
Crosley are improving their resi-
dence properties on First street by
the addition OF new cement curbings
and steps leading up the terrace.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-12-26

browed ideals. wouldn't you like to own
this?"
mo. Not If had the wealth of
Croesus."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
JUDGE BLIZZARD ANo rhg IhlRo eARIx.


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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
THE RIGHT SOLUTION.

Citizens from the out-the. pike dis
trict are beginning 10 suffer from the
annual water famine a little earlier
this year than usual While so far
there has not been much shortage OF
water. the quality Of the water FUR
nished by the Suburban Wafer Com
psny has been very poor. and for
many purposes it has been UNIT for
use
The Intelligeucer has heretofore
pointed out that the logical solution
OF the water problem. also % the FRO
problem and the police problem. is the
annexation ~ these suburbs 70 the
city OF Wheeling Eventually these
suburbs will be anneIted and become
a part o. the CITY As a matter Of
civic pride. and as an evidence Of
good citizenship hey ought 20 be
annexed and become part 81 the city
al an early date Without annexa-
ton. Wheeling Will be unable 10 show
q small portion OF It's legitimate
growth Moreover. Wheeling is fairly
entitled 70 the cooperation and sup
port in US city government NJ every
man who makes a living IN The cit,
OF Wheeling The several thousand
citizens who live IN -he territories
east % he CITY and north ~ 10. arc
almost 10 a man dependent upon the
industries and business NJ Wheeling
for their support n mo CITY ~
Wheeling IS good enough fo- them 20
make ivur In. o. ought 90 be eood
enough for them ~ pay 'sves I'm. ~
vote IN. and 20 exercise rho dures NJ
oirzens The city % Wheeling needs
TIE influence and tho votes ~ those
people in ifs cry goverrmer, o. tra.
are fhe good ci i7ers re 81 thin.
Them 20 ho fhotr Influence v..l OF. fog
good c'v goterrusn. a-. t.r So
tt~gs
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
rHE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.

During tho first half Of 1912. the
steel companies ~ tho United states
entered orders FOR approximately TO-
100000 tons OF finished steel At
rhis rate rho wear 1872 will show a
finished steel output greater than any
other previous wear IN the history ~
the industry While a slight recession
IN the volume OF orders may be ex-
pectet IN July and August. indica-
lions for greater activity IN tho FOL
lowing months are already seen Rail
roads have ordered over 5000 oI0
IONS ~ steel since January Ist. and
tho orders FOR the latter part of tho
wear are expected 70 be nearly as
large II NOT larger With good crops
almos assured The only cloud upon
tho business horizon is tho poiitica!
Inc"rfaintv % a presidential cam
pa'sn. campaign that IS more than
usually complicated
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12


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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12

Tho British court or inq1-, lets NJ.
l-uay down very easy. bu' FOR s0mo
unknown reason 'he, omitted 20 -lr
res' that bis statue De- placed .n the
Han ~ Fame
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12

about it. so long as the tax eatherers
leave Them enough 20 maintain life
hey are satisfied. The ideals Of a
free and self governing people ere
unknown 10 them. The strong arm
Of Chefket Pasha has put down more
than one reac'ionary uprising. and his
loss will be a serious blow 20 tho
liberal government IN Turkey
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12

D. much - 49, Oh prestige From he % over
thros 81 the Tweed ring IN the early until
or TAO wears before ms death John Kelly regarded
a. The autocFa' and dictator OF the Tammany
ton.
one ~ Mr. kellys shrpwd po'i'ica moves 70
bring about the nomination and election Will
IAN r. Grace. merchant prince mayor % New York
city In 1850
i knew lonn Kelly intimately" Mayor Grace said
mo a. the time nj Mr. kellys death both "a politician
and as business man. and have often thought that his
career In politics jushes the that possible
for politics even in New York Cry b. dominated by
absolutely honest far money con
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY

(By T. ]. Edwards)

N'lN' hads
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Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
ENORMOUS DEVELOPMENT

Indicative of the enormous industria
development in the United States durins
the last fourteen years. and of what the
Pennsylvania Railroad expects in the
near fu'u-e, are figures just issued by
that road which compare the capacity Of
its freight yards in 1897 and 1911.
Fourteen years ago the Pennsylvania
had facilities for accommodating l03, 7S9
cars. These have since been enlarged to
take care of 142, $50 cars, and new yards
have been added to the System which
bring the total capacity up to 1872. 1O4 on
the Lines East OF Pittsburgh and Erie, an
increase Of S8,3l5 cars, or SO per cent.
The new yards built since 1897 will
hold 49, cars. OF these, the one at
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, is the
largest, aHording trackage for 5,944 cars.
Facilities fer doing work at the Altoona
Yard have been more than trebleo since
the installation of the Hollidaysburg
Yard. These two are now required to do
the work formerly done by the one at al.
tOoAa. The combined capacity is near
ly 1905, while the old Altoona Yard
could only handle 800 cars.
In 1897 the Harrisburg Yard was capa-
BILE of holding 4,422 cars. Since that
time, large additions have been made to
this and new yard has been constructed
at Enola on the other side Of the Su.uue
hanna River. Together these can harbor
Is, 100 cars.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
INSTITUTES FOR FARMERS

DOVER, DEL, Jan. 9th.-Dates and
places for Kent and Sussex farmers
institutes between January 29th, and
February 9th, have been selected by the
State Board of Agriculture as follows:
Selbyville, January Goth, Both; George
town, Odd Fellows Hall, January 3Ist;
Lewes Auditorium, February lst; Milton,
School Hall, February I'd; Ellendale,
School House, February Sd; Delmar,
February 5th; Laurel Maccabees' Hail,
February 9th; Seaford. Coubourn's Opera
House, February 7th; Bridgeville Opera
House. February 9th; FELTON,, Grange
Hall, February 10Th; Milford, Armory
Hall, February 18th and 18th; Smyrna,
Opera House, February 14th and 18th;
Dover. Court House, February 10Th and
18th.
Among those who will speak are Pro-
frssor Hayward, Delaware College; D. N.
Kern, Allentown, Pa; W. B. Tubbs,
S-lbyviIle; E. H. Shallcross, MiddIetown;
D. R. Merritt, Dover, ,and H. S. Lippincott,
Bacon.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
NOTICE TO TAXPAYER s
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents OF Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1911
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE N. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND. DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During JANUARY, 1912,
From to O'Clock, P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION g., CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, As
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be al
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of threr
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be ADDED
thereto.
WILLIAM C. MONEY,
Collector of Taxes for AppOquinimink Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
Has Read Bible 81 Times

GEORGETOWN. DEL, Jan. 9-Finishing
the reading of the Bible for the twenty
first year, George Messick, 66 years old,
station master for the D. M. & v. Rail
road at Georgetown, has achieved the un-
ique distinction of being the champion
Bible reader of the State, and to day he
started on the twenty second reading.
Messiek frst commenced to read on New
Years day, and each succeeding day read
a certain number of chaptars until the
Book was completed. In the course OF
years the time has not been quite suffi-
cient in each year to complete the read
ing, so thas-this year be did not finish uu
til Mondayt
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
Shocked to Death on Pole

DOVER, DEL, Jan. Wilkins
aged %, of Wizards, Nd, employed as
linesman by theDiamond state Telephone
Company, was electrocuted while work
ing on top of a pole at Division street and
Governors avenue shortly before noon
today in the presence Of many people.
Other linesmen saw Wilkins fall back
warns from his lofty perch and realized
be had been shocked. He fell back ward
into q nest Of wires, and was removed
with block and fail hastily rigged. He
was taken TO the Office of Dr.. ]. w. James
who said Wilkins was killed almost in
stantly.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
NOTICE--ELEcTIONI
TIE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK,
OF MIDDLETowN,
DeI.. Dec. n

MiddletoWn, Del, Dec. 7th, 1911.
The Annual Election for Ten Directors
to serve for the ensuing year will be held
at the Banking House on Saturday, Janu
ary 18th, 1912, between the hours of 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, and IL o'clock, noon.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
NoTIcE--ELEcTIoNI

CITIzEN's NATIONAL BANK OF M1DDLErowN
Middletown, Del, Dec. 7th, 1911.
The Annual Election for Directors OF
this Bank will be held at the Banking
House, on Tuesday, January 9sh, 1912
between the hours of 10 A. NJ and 10 M
JNo. y. CROUCH, Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Because two jurors in the blasting dam.
age suit of Mrs. Lewis Richards vs. the
Charles A. Sims Company, Baltimore &
Ohio contractors, visited the ruins of the
Bloomsbury mansion on the outskirts of
Havre de Grace during the Christmas
holidays, thus rendering them Ineligible,
the case came to a sudden ending in Cecil
County Court.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
NoTIcE-DlVlDEND

New CASTLE COUNTY NATIONAL BANK
OF ODESSA, JAN. Sd, 1912.
The Directors have this day declared 8
Semi annual Dividend Of Three and one
half per cent. clear of taxes, payable Oh
and after the 10Th inst.
Jos. G. BROWN, Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

A stranger who entered the home of
Mrs. John Reed, at State road, and insist.
ed on sitting in front of the kitchen stove
with his feet in coal bucket, proved to
be an escaped inmate of Farmhurst asy-
lum and was taken back by Constable
Woolson.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

John Mcdowell. of Chester, Pa, who
for IL years has been superintendent of
the shipyards in the plant of the Harlan
q Hollingsworth Corporation, in Will
mington, has resigned to accept position
With the Standard Oil Company at
Chester.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Attracted by tempting offers to enter
the produce commission business in
Pittsburgh, Warren Windsor, principal
of Millsboro High School, has resigned.
the vacancy being filed at present BY
William Moore.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

The Christopher Columbus Italian
Beneficial Society, of Wilmington, has
decided to erect a monument to Columbus
in Wilmington, the city having donated
500 toward the project.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

A swindler, who represented himself as
an agent for large poultry house in Phil
adslphia, robbed the farmers of Kent and
Queen Anne counties of about $500 worth
of poultry during the holidays.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Jesse A Mckay has been elected. cap.
tain, Harry Smith, first lieutenant add
Frederick Peech, Jr., second lieutenant
OF Company H, Organized Militia of Della
ware,at New Castle, recently recognized.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Rev. G. E. Mccullough, pastor of the
First Methodist Protestant Church in
Georgetown, has besn granted a release so
that he may accept call from Chicago.
He leaves next week.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS OF THE PENINSULA

Bids have been issued for the erection
of three large stores in Milford.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Daniel H. Adams, colored, who nearly
killed his wife in their Wilmington home,
is said by the woman to have been men.
tally deranged at the time through the
use OF cocaine.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

An exploding lamp damaged the hon
of H. L. Shepherd, Rising Sun.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Major William E. Lank, formerly cap.
tain of Company B. Delaware Militia,
Milford, formerly tuned over the compa.
ny to Lieutenant ]. ]. Foulk, next in
command.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

John Wilmer Brown, Newark's new
postmaster, assumed charge of the office
Friday.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Wayne Reynolds, president of the Ce-
Gil Farmers Club, has been elected secre-
tary and treasurer Of the Sinan Detective
Association.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Wilmer Black, an expert accountant,
has applied for appointment as State Au-
ditor, position now filled by George R.
Ash, OF Elkton.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

a dog owned by David Masten, of near
Georgetown, developed rabies Saturday
and before he was killed bit several dogs
and cattle.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Friends of Curtis Davis, of Laurel, have
proclaimed him as a candidate for Con-
gress on the Republican ticket.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Raymond Lingo, OF Dagsboro, a son of
Register of Wills R. R. Lingo has been
appointed assistant postmaster of Mills.
boro succeeding Harvey Lawson resigned
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

Nick johnson and John Thomas, two
negroes of Ruthsburg, have been sentenc.
ed to 30 days in Centerville Jail and each
fined SIS and costs for resisting an officer.
Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13

All the Cinnamon in Wilmington, %,
have cut off their queues upon hearing of
the victories gained by the rebel armies
at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
WHITE INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS;
 ARISTOCRATS OF DUCK FAMILY
By c. H. MANDY

When the Cochin China and Brama fowls were first transplanted from their ancient Asiatic home and introduced into England, many startling stories bordering on the fabulous were related as to their Size and egg producing qualities.
 They were the subject of much comment by the live stock writers at that time and touted as the acme of all domestic egg producing and table fowls.
 While the immigrants fully matched up to their reputation for size, as the native English breeds were rather small at that time, they fell woefuly down when it came to laying eggs, for it was soon dem onstrated that the Asiatic "biddy" only. condescended to lay an occasional egg and that only after about two weeks de- liberation.
 From the same Asiatic source and from the same point of immigration has come another bird, that came heralded as a world beater in egg production and other qualities, but the sequel has not proved the same, for the immigrants referred to have not only lived up to their reputation, but have surpassed it. It is the Indian Runner duck of white and fawn varie- tes.
 About 80 years ago an English ship was cruising in the East Indian waters