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Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
For Sale.
Horse, harness and buggy.
12d3f1t1 DR.. Richardson.
SECOND OF SERIES.

r SECOND OF SERIES.
Mr.. and Mrs. W., c. Burleson have
issued invitations to twenty-five la
dies and gentlemen for the second
of a series OF dinner parties to be
given by them on Wednesday, March
13. @ a6 cr .e.s st:1s .~..,
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

The A. Mesecher family, who re-
side northwest of town, are having
quite a serious time. In addition to
james Mesecher being i'll with a bad
case Of pneumonia, Mr.. Mesecher, is
quite i'll, as is also the grandmoth-
er who lives with them. !. A trained
nurse is In attendance. however. and
no serious results are anticipated.
The crisis in the pneumonia case
has passed and the patient is now
slowly improving. liz .,%
Geo. S. Neel in line to us from
Tampa, Florida, says: wish you
would send the daily tos me at St.
Cloud, Florida, instead Of Tampa.
we are going there soon but do not
know, how long we may stay there.
The climate is fine and We are en-
joying 1t. Regular June. weather
for Iowa. I think Florida a nice
place to spend the winter, but for
anything else give me Iowa. Think
It far, more profitable to pick snow
balls, than oranges" Al " go
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

A petition to Congressman Woods.
asking his support of the Kenyon
Shepard bill prohibiting the shfp-
ping of liquor into prohibition ter
ritory, was circulated In some Of the
local churches Sunday and received
several hundred signatures of vot-
ers. The bill Is a much needed
move in the right direction aud
should be promptly passed by con-
gress.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Allegretti & Liggetts box candies
at Buster Browns 1913
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Wanted, washing and ironing. Al
SO have room for rent. Ladies' pre-
ferred. Mrs. Edward Green, 535
Bank street. 11d2f1s
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Silver Wyandotte and Buff Leg
horn eggs for setting. 75c for Is.
Phone 297. fl"
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

+. A. Boyssn. Dsnsist. SECOND :
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Worthington paints signs. d-tf
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

present Were:
Rella Beebe Kathryn Mason
Hattie Graham Leah Robbins
Fac Miller Ethel Graham
Fern Beebe Alma Graham
Roy Mason Will Crosby
Leo Crosby Ervey Adams
Glenn Beebe Glenn Graham
Ray Hartman Lloyd Miller
Ernest Crosby Harold Elliott
Earl Crosby Carl Graham
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

prices before you buy.
TEED &c TEED
Local Driefs
Miss Hanna Mcdonald is suffering
from light attack of the measles
a Little Miss Ruth Blankenbuehler
is III with the measles.
Wilson Helmick is confined to his
home with an attack Of grippe.
"a Miss Matte Welch of the Burleson
dry goods store is reported on the
"a sick list.
.s 81
Chas. DeFrance and family have
moved from the F.. ]. Lund house on
Division street to 1903 Bank street.
Miss Florence Leonard has ac-
u eepted a position in the Office of Dr..
H. =. Boughton, the new optician.
s9m Miss Bessie BEEN is now, attend
ssiing to Office duties for Dr.. F. j..
Earl Burton has accepted a posi-
ton as plumber with L. v. Mills to
succeed J.. H. Moore, who recently
returned to his home in Burlington.
-.qsg o., E. Sill of wilmer. MINI, who
i recently purchased, the 7 /. Len
hart farm east of town, is now mov-
sping his family to their new home.
"A. S. q Burnelf and family have
4 leased the Delos Jones house on Elm
street and will move into their new
residence the first of April.
Clerk Sterling has issued the
Z. necessary papers to authorize the
!; marriage Of Jesse N. Closson and
Caroline O. Thompson. t
y. Miss Flora Widman was made
/. very happy last week BY the present
Of new piano. the gift Of her par
ents.
s Douglas HUFF and wife are NOV
ing today out Of the C. F. Gardner
house on Second street in with Mrs.
John Mcconnell, who resides on
Z Walnut.
The Superior Rebekah lodge will
give six o'clock supper In their
hall tomorrow evening followed by
the Initiation Of a large class OF
/ new members.
The Missionary society Of the
\ Baptist church will meet with Mrs.
. ". J. Zitterell, Wednesday after
z noon, at 1880 o'clock. The ladies OF
the church and, congregation are
cordially invited. Sec'y.
The regular business meeting OF
the Methodist ladies aid society will
be on Wednesday afternoon at the
parsonage. The regular 10 cent
lunch will be served at the close OF
the meeting.
On Sunday morning last Rev.
Edward M. Jeffers OF this city sup
piled the Congregational church OF
xagle Grove and he also spoke at
their 1880 vesper service. Rev,
Plant, the pastor Of that church, is
aaid up with paralytic stroke.
Mrs. Lucy Geisinger. who has
been in Webster City for the past
Eve weeks nursing her friend, Mrs
Perry Stevenson, has returned to hei
home In Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs
Stevenson is improving and is now
able to be about the house.
Wanted, special subscription
agent to represent the Register ant
Leader and Evening Tribune IN thi.
county. Extra good proposition
with splendid chance of advance
ment to right person. Write today
Register and Leader Co., De-
Moines, Iowa. dlfl
A petition to Congressman Woods
asking his support of the Kenyon
Shepard bill prohibiting the ship
ping of liquor into prohibition ter
ritory, was circulated In some Of th'
local churches Sunday and received
several hundred signatures of vot
ers. The bill is a much needles
move in the right direction au'
should be promptly passed by con
gress.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
HISTORIC FLAG RECEIVED.
Department of Archives and History
Now Has Valued Trophy.

Jackson.-Dr. Dunbar Rowland OF the
department OF archives and history has
received another historic flag. a rehc
OF the war between the states
1t was presented by Capt :. Il. Wa;.s,
the last captain OF the company. A. aa-
made by the ladies of brandon, ami
presented to the company in Is6I Just
before the boys in gray went to The
front from old Rankin.
Capt George y. Miller was at the aead
OF the company At that timc, and alwsys
took the flag with him into battle. Jus;
before the opening of the engagement.
at Shiloh he folded mp the flag aud
placed il in his breast inside hi blots,.
Shortly afterward he was killed. and a
Capt Hoskins Of an Illinois regiment
procured the flag the boly OF the Con
federate solder.
lie sent it As a trophy 20 his family
who afterward moved out 20 Colorado.
Years afterwsrd party Of eNcursionists
stopped off al Vicksburg. and one OF
them in conversation with Mr.. Hains Of
that city concerning flags. described the
one out West thA; had formerly b.
longed 20 the Rankin Rifles.
This started the search. and after SONS
interesting eorre~pondsnee between thos'
interested. the trophy was finally ssat
back TO Maj. Pat Henry and turned over
to Capt. Watts
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
COTTON CROP PROMISING.
soy Bean Recommended for Crop on
Moist, Rich Lands.

Jaekson.-C. II. Afford, former repre-
sentative in the Mississippi legislature
and also OF the bureau OF plant indus
try, department Of agriculture, gives
the following summary Of conditions;
Il have inspected the crops in the
neighborhood of Iattiesburg. New Or
leans. Baton Rouge. Hammond, Magno-
liza, Brookhaven aud Jackson during ;ie
past week. / find that the cotton eiop
ia promising. The farmers are finding
about one-tenth as many boil weevils a.
they found this time last year.
The corn crop has been seriously IN
iured by the grass worm. Many hs.ds
have been destroyed However. replAnt-
ing is being done. and a good crop of
corn will. no doubt, be made.
Thousands of acres OF oycs.ioWed aud
wet land remain unbroken. The farmers
seem to be at loss to know what to
plant on this land. | desire to ofFer jus;
one suggestion at this time. The soy
bean is a good late crop and can b"
planted after il is too late Tor corn and
COW peas. This crop is far better than
COW peas on rich. moist land. a. they do
not fall down and rot but stand erect
like cotton stalk"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
WAREHOUSE CnANGeS NAME
70 BE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL
WAREHOUSE COMPANY.
Organization Is Intended to Assist the
Farmer IN Holding His Crop Until
the Market Pnee Is Right.

Jackson. Some time ago there ws
held conference Of leaders of the Farm-
ers' Union in this city. ~ which IL was
agreed 20 convert the Farmers Ware
house Company Of this state into M
tional organization and 10 increase -
capital stock sufficient TO enable il TO
do business on much larger scale.
Coming a. direct result Of this con-
ference, the officers and stockholders 0l
that company held a meeting at whiea
resolution was adopted authorizing the
change Of the name OF that institution
20 the National Warehouse Company,
and incr, asing its capital stock IRON one
to two million dollars.
The Farmers Warehouse Company Of
this state. under the management Of
President Hightower, proved itself to be
a potent factor for good to the farme-,
and now that that gentleman has sew
cred his connection with this company,
gentleman Of equal ability has been
chosen TO succeed him and there is no
doubt but the company, under the new
order Of things. will do a great deal more
Tor the Southern farmer than has been
accomplished in the past.
The warehouse j. an institution de-
signed to assist the farmer and to pre-
vent him from being forced to sell his
cotton Tor less than it, proper value. IL
l. daily Increasing in popularity and
being patronized by more oI MlssissipPts
agrieultuTists yearly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
HOW TO FIGHT
THE ARMY WORM
.. M'KAY OF A. q NJ. COLLEGE STAFF
GIVES REMEDIES.
WORMS REPORTED NUMEROUS
Paris Green and Arsenate Of Lead Are
Being Used Suceessfully-Lime Is
Better and Cheaper.

Jackson.-Reports are coming in OF
the prevalence of the army worm and
corn worm in variouh parts Of the state.
Especially bad are the pests in the
southern counties, and the farmce are
greatly worried over the invasion.
II takes a long time TO get a ruling
from the federal department of agricul
ture. bot Hon J. y. NsNkys ma agent
Of the Agricultural and Mechanical Cob
leFe. gives the following, which il OIL
cial. and is rciteration Of previous
rulings and bulletins issued by the fed
eral department. and in line with the ai-
vice given by Dr. Harmed, the cntomolo-
gist Of the college;
Numerous reports are coming N
from South and South Central Missis-
sippi Of the ravagcs OF grass worms on
corn, especially that planted within the
last few weeks The writer inspected
some Of these fields this week. The
invasion does not appear 10 he general.
but considerable damage il being done
in many places where they appear in
r-eat- -nnmhers--
Paris green, 80 we are informed. j.
giving satisfactory results in Louisiana,
where these worms are especially dc
struetive. One pound Of Paris green 20
twenty Of lime or flour Of sifted ashcs
applied by the use Of two muslin bags
on a pole carrying two rows at a time
and shaking over the blades and into
the buds Of the corn. Lime i prefer.
able. il nj hand, i cheaper and is some
wha. Of an insecticide I.seif. Ansena;c
of lead, one TO ten. i also used and
applied in the same manner
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27

vention OF Its feet Wednesday
afternoon and. without having ut
tered a word. became the hero OF n
demonstration which will hold per
manent place among tire spectacular
events In the history OF the nation.
This and a test vote which showed
tha. the Taft following is holding Its
own we're the two great features OF
the second days session
When Governor Hadley appeared on
the floor to close the debate on his
resolution to seat the Roosevelt dele
gates who had been unseated by the
national committee the demonstration
Unexpectedly broke loose.
It was nearly an hour from the time
the demonstration started before the
tumult had sufficiently subsided to
enable the convention to resume busi-
ness.
Root Named Chairman
Senator Elihu Root OF New York
was elected temporary chairman OF
the Republican convention Tuesday
afternoon amid scenes of great dis
order, thus scoring an important VIC
tory for the Taft forces.
The Roosevelt men voted for Gov.
Francis E. McGovern OF Wisconsin.
With the completion Of the long roll
call. practically every minute Of which
had been strenuously contested by the
Roosevelt people. led by Governor
Hadley. Senator Finn and Mr.. Heney.
Senator Root was given an ovation In
which the Roosevelt delegates took no
part. At $3.50 he began the delivery
of his speech. and continued until
seven o'clock.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
ROOSEVELT HEADS NEW PARTY
THIRD ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED
AT CHICAGO.
THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE
Borah, Hadley. Deneen and Others Were
Abscnt-0rganiration Will Be Per.
fected in Every State in
the Union.

Chicago.-Former President Theodore
Roosevelt was scminated for president
on an Independent ticket in the dying
hours Of the Republican national con
vention, in which he had met defeat.
Followers OF Col. Roosevelt gathered
In Orchestra Hall and pledged their sup
port 10 the former president.
In accepting the nomination, Col.
Roosevelt appealed TO the people cs all
section regardless Of party affiliations.
TO stand with the founders Of the new
party, on of whose cardinal principles.
he said, was to be Thou Shalt Not
Steal"
The work Of organization will b.
pushed rapidly, state by state. Al a
later time. probably early in August. II
il intended that a national convention
shall be held. Col. Roosevelt. in accept.
ing the nomination. said he did so on the
understanding that he would willingly
step aside II II should he the desire Of
the new party, when organized. to select
another standard bearer.
Prendergsst Makes Nomination.
The speech nominating Col. Roosevelt
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
BANQUET TO NoRMoYLE.
United States Army ofheer Leaves
vieksburg.

Nicksburg-ln bidding farewell and
god.pced to Maj. J. T.. Normoyle, United
States army officer, and his siaf. Who
have been here for two months conduct
ing the Hood campaign, the citizens OF
Vieksburg rendered these gentlemen an
elegant banquet. which was one OF the
best representative gatherings in the
history of the city. Maj. Normoyle vas
visibly touched as he was presented with
jewelcd watch fob, and bis eyes filled
with tears as he appropriately oferei
his thanks. He said that IN the army
an officer considers any duty well per
formed il he has complied with regula-
tious. and he j. especially proud II he
has also won the good will OF the Peopie.
Capt. W. h. Baker received a watch fob,
and nice presents were presented to W.
!. Allen, J. II. Walton, William STRAIT
ton, Lieut.. II. b. Blaine and Capt. J. {.
Sanders OF the Louisiana national guard,
who had also been on duty here through
cut the campaign.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27

up diHlu sCchcS VI bAtab tAtieehSnt
and confusion.
Qusiled by Police.
Roosevelt delegates rioted for near
" a half hour in the Republican ma
tional convention as the temporary or
ganization controlled by the Taft ma
chine was made the permanent or
ganizaton. Their riotous demonstra-
tions, quelled by the police, but served
to delay the prepared action Of the
steam roller.
The reports. majority and minority.
OF the rules committee were tabled
and the convention proceeded under
the old rules.
. Henry ]. Allen. Kansas progressive,
read Colonel Roosevelt's two con-
demnatory statements OF the day. ellie
iting some by play and few cheers
from the floor.
Then Charles Warren Fairbanks be-
gan the reading of the report OF the
resolutions committee. the platform.
Taft platform. Argument at con-
siderable length on the platform fol-
lowed.
Wisconsin and North Dakota men,
bers OF the resolutions committee, rep
resenting Senator La Toilette, offered
a minority report. almost as long as
the one read by Mr. Fairbanks. which
incorporated the views of the Wis
consin senator on public questions.
At $3.50 the platform was declared
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27

the Scotch whisky there was. He
couldn't do II. and presently he went
TO doctor complaining OF a d,sor.
dered stomach. Quit drinking or.
dered the doctor. But. my dear sir
cawnt. / get so thirsty" Well
said the doctor. whenever you are
thirsty. eat an apple instead OF tax.
ing drink" The Englishman paid
his fee and left. He met a friend to
whom he told his experience. "BalIy
rot" he protested. "Fawncy eating 40
apples q day."-Saturday Evening
Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27

mistakes or overcharges 1t invariably
win be laid at your door. On the 9TH
er hand. IL the woman is competent
and valuable you will lose her serv-
ices. There never is case when kind
ness is SO mistaken as this. There al
ways is gossip. and then you lose your
friend. In fact, when you put yourself
out to manage affairs for friends which
they actually should look out for
themselves, you are bound to get into
hot water. no matter how kindly your
intentions may be. Give all the ad'
vice you can. but don't set out and
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
n. G. N. INTO GuLFPoRT.
Proposition Made the Commercial Union
By Read

Jaekson.-lt can b. stated Authorita-
lively that the New Orleans Great
Northern railroad Is preparing to build
into Gulfport.
\ litter was received here by Presl-
dent K. II. Howard of the road, from the
Commercial lion of Gulfport. assuring
the road that right of way would be
granted the road through the city to the
waters edge. and proper terminal faeili-
ties arranged for the road.
The letter OF the GulfPort Commercial
Union VA IN response to direct query
from President Howard, who has been
to Gulfport and looked over the land,
a. to whether these facilities would Be
afforded thu road. The answer vas EN-
phatieally IN the affirmative.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
Oklahoma Rampant.

Muskogce, okla.-Telephone messages
received here from various counties in
the Third Oklahoma district say that
the Republicans will probably not place
county tickets in the field since the nom
nation of Mr.. Taft. The Third district
was overwhelmingly for Roosevelt and
the leaders believed with Roosevelt lead
ing the ticket could carry the doubtful
counties. The Republicans do not know
where they are at and are awaiting fur
ther results. One man telephoned to
Chairman Cochran that he was "dis.
tressed"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
Relief Fund Audited.

Jackson.-Secretary W. J. Buck, who
has had charge of the handling of the
relief fund for the flood sufferers, has
made up his final account OF the fund.
From all sources Gov. Brewer received
s9,053.0s. He has paid out all of it ex-
eept something less than 500, which
will be turned over to the relief commit
tee at Shaw, one of the inundated points
where relief was badly needed That
committee went ahead and spent about
$3.50 more than WIS in sight, and the
governor thinks the small balance should
be applied there
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
Boley Pardoned by Bilbo.

Jackson.-Aeting Governor Bilbo is
sued pardon to A. L. Boley, of Clarke
county, who vas convicted a year and
half ago in Quitman, Clarke County,
and sentenced for three years TO the
penitentiary for fraudulent breach OF
trust. The petition was signed by the
citizenry of the entire community in
which Boley lived, and by numerous
ministers and others, who believed him
sincerely repentant, and that he had
been punished sufficiently. Bo'ey has a
wife and one child
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
GEORGIA SETTLES 1T.
Atlantans Name Roosevelt and Seaborn
Wright

Atlanta, Gs.-Tkeodore Roosevelt for
president and Seaborn Wright of Geor-
ga for vice president were named by the
Roosevelt Georgia White League as the
ticket for a national progressive party in
the coming campaign. Resolutions were
adopted denouneing the dishonest meth
DDS of the Republican machine" support
ing President Taft at Chicago and call
ing for the immediate organization OF a
third political party.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
Want Cheaper Rates.

Jackson.-The railroad commission
wants a special rate on certain vegeta-
bles grown in this state and with this
end in view has ordered the railroad and
express companies to appear before the
commission aud show cause, if any, Why
the rates should not BE- reduced. The
truck industry in the southern part OF
the state has grown to enormous pro
portions which the commission believe
should justify cheaper rate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27
For President.
WILLIAM n. TAFT.
For Vice-President.
JAMES S. SHERMAN.

6ago. June 24.-These are the
krd-bearers selected by the Re-
|an national convention to lead
residential cs-paign OF 1912.
kE i've days and nights Of the
Est fighting In the history OF
lean politics. in which the great
hasters OF political strategy in
|anks OF the party were pitted
81 each other and every trick
tnaneuver known to the game
resorted to in an endeavor to
victory from their opponents.
ended in the choice OF the men
led the party in the last ma
campaign and who are now oc-
ng the highest Offices in the land
e choice Of a majority of the
Fican people. TO go before the
as candidates for a second
Taft's Name Presented.
esident Taft's name was pre-
b to the convention by Harding
bio. and the nomination was sec
u by John Wanamaker OF Phila-
hia and Nicholas Murray Butler
Jew York.
}Follette was the only other can
e presented - the convention,
hel Roosevelt early In the after
expressing the desire that his
r be not presented In the CONVEX
and asking his friends to re-
from voting " the convention.
Pc convention sat In comparative
4 through the nominating
lches. The vigorous efforts Of en-
|iasts to start demonstrations for
favorites met with only mod
e success. The galleries were
Pted out and the delegates were
and wanted to get home. The
y. was foregone.
Cheering 10 Started.
hen the roll cal started with Ala
"a and 1t threw its strength tn
n burst Of cheering started. II
settled that the Taft forces would
"a hrm. just as they had stood
the time they selected Senator
as temporary chairman through
oitter days of the convention nm
the assaults Of the Roosevelt
es. Tbs Taft :orces had all their
strength and a few band wagon
ioers made IL even larger.
ahdemonium broke loose when the
III was announced. The galleries
,ed back an forth as II they
10 swell over and engulf the dele
5 on the floor. The band went
'uen the motions of playing. but
one could he II. Finally II sub
a AID the thousands started To
va out OF the sriIding.
ne calling the roll was fIled
! exciting incidents.
viee-President Next.
''sr tne tumult that followed the
ination OF Taft had worn itself
Chairman Root announced that
inations for vice-president we're
rider. ]. V. Olcott Of New York
recognized and in a short speech
'ented the name Of James 8. Sher.
10 succeed himself. The nomin-
a was seconded by representa-
from several states.
oies Penrose' name was next pre-
ed by a delegate from Pennsyl-
a. but received no second. nor did
rose receive any votes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27

lease apartments. engage hotel rooms.
select wall papers and rugs.
.srhese are snags that ruin friend
ships between women. And IL all
comes from good-heartedness and de-
sire to serve. Is there woman alive
who has not learned the bitter lesson
of what it means to recommend
dressfnaker?"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-06-27

Vieksburg. s2o.co0 dsmsge suit
against the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
Railroad by Mrs. VI. T. kimhie for al
legged injuries reoeived in an accident,
was thrown out Of court when th~ coun-
sci for Mr. kimble asked permission to
retire from the case. Il . said that the
counsel discovered that they had hem
inloossd upon. and that Mrs. kimble vas
not on the train. As alleged. and that she
was crippled several years PRIOR 10 the
accident in which sh- claims she received
Ininries.