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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09
BLAZE AT THE j. ".
SCHROEDER HOME
Fire Discovered in the Basement
{ Property is Owned by Adolph
Paiiger.

For the first time in about four
months the fire whistle was heard
this forenoon. The cause Of the
alarm was a blaze that was quite
serious at the J. W. Schroeder home
en- West Elm street.
Although it is not positively
known as to the origin OF the fire
II is thought that it was started in
some way from the furnace. It was
discovered about II o'clock by Mrs.
Schroeder. An alarm was immedi-
sateiy sent in and the fire depart
nnent arrived on the scene before the
fire had got we'll started. Quite a
little damage was done to the base
sment of the house. The joists un-
der the first floor were badly damag-
ed. Although the fire was confined
mostly to the basement, in two or
three places 1t burned through the
floor Of the first story. In fighting
it the firemen did not use the water
from the hose on the first floor, but
it was extinguished by the help of
water carried in pals. In this way
much of the damage from water was
avoided. However, in the basement
it was necessary to use the hose for
some time before the flames were
under control.
The property belongs to Adolph
Pffiiger and the damage is covered
bv insurance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09
Froze His Ears.

Guy Campbell, formerly reporter
for the Freeman-Tribune. is renown-
ed for the size of his ears and feet.
and the boys used to say his ears
reminded them of some other ami
mails that were not reporters. but
ought to be. Well. Guy is now
with the Record at Cedar Falls and
his ears have met with mishap.
The Record tells the story:
One OF the Record reporters, Guy
Campbell. recently froze the lobes
OF both ears. The matter became
known to some OF the fellows who
have been touched up" by Campbell
occasionally and they have evened
UP the score by writing him up. !"
Here II is. Take 1t in allopathic
doses:
There was Guy" in our town
Who started out New Years,
And "moseyed" up and down the
street
Until he froze his ears.
And when he found his ears were
frozen,
With all his might and main,
He went to work to thaw them out,
Regardless of the pain.
And when he had his ears thawed
out.
And started out again,
He "moseyed" up and down the
street
And froze them up again.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09

Artistic Effects for Home Building
can be secured by the use OF lum-
ber, usually at great saving over
substitutes and with much greater
stability. Shingles and novelty sid
ing properly used Is one example
for exterior effect, and for interior
purposes there are dozens Of patterns
and q variety of woods that, with
comparatively little extra cost, FUR
nish Just those dainty pleasing
touches that mean so much for COM
fort and coziness. 'Twould surprise
you what really can be done with
the superior lumber we handle
these days and how perfectly sub
stantial a frame house can be built.
We want to talk with you about this
lumber question before you huiid
and give you the benefit of our years
of obseryation-tell you why frame
construction Is the best and show
you by comparison why we think
so. Come in and let's get acquaint-
ed.
There's No Place Like Home =
diff Young G Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09
DOMESTIC
SCIENCE
Above Subject Will be Taught at
the Coming Short Course
Merchants Give Many
Prizes.
HELD IN GAS COMPANY OFFICE.
Will be Put on Here Next Week in
Connection With Farmers
Short Course.
HELD IN GAS COMPANY OFFICE.

Arrangements have been made to
hold a domestic science course in
connection with the farmers short
course which is to be put on here
next week under the direction of
Ames College. s.
Glasses for this course will meet
in the Office rooms of the Webster
City Gas Company and will begin
at 2 p. m. Monday, Jan. Is, and con-
tinue through the week, beginning
promptly at 9 a. m. and 2 p. m.
each day.
An examination will be held Sat-
urday and $40 fur will be given
the one handing in the best paper.
The work will be in charge of a
special demonstrator from Ames Col
lege and will include such interest
ing demonstrations as serving dim
ner for six for 81, salads and serving
salad course, beverages and des-
serts, breakfast for an active out
door working man, breakfast for
an Office man at Hight work, prepar-i
ing school lunch, a menu for a
party luncheon and preparation of.
a simpler luncheon. This and much,
more will be brought out under the
first years program which will be
used.
Tickets for entire course, includ-
ign admission to the evening lect-
ures, may be had for 81. Tickets
also entitle holder to enter the bak-
ing contests. The demonstrator will
act as judge of the contests Satur-
day, Jan. 20, and prizes will be
awarded. The merchants have very
generously donated many valuable
and useful articles which will be
given for best bread. cake, etc.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09
The LOUISE JANSEN
NYLIE RECITAL
The List Of Selections to be Sung
by This Artist Next Thurs-
day Night.

Louise Jasen-Wylie will appear
at the armory on next Thursday er-
ening. This beautiful soprano sing
er will be presented at popular
prices. A record audience Is expect
ed and charming event will b
enumerated as the fourth. in the
present series.
Following Is the program: Nor.
genhymne by Henchel; Fruelings-
liebe by Franz: Allerseelen, Zueig-
nung. both by r. Strauss; She never
told her love, by Haydn; Phyllis
hath such charming graces. BY
Young: In the time OF roses, by
Reichardt; The herb Forgetfulness.
by Won Felitz; Supposing. by Bisch-
OF; Aria, from Samson and Delilah.
MY heart at Thy sweet voice." By
Saint Saens: o! wuesst ich doch den
Veg zurueck, Inner leisser wird
mein Schlummer. Vergeblichas
Staendchen-ail by Brahms; June,
by Mrs. Beach; The robin sings In
the apple tree. The swan bent low,
A maid sings light--all by Mac
Dowell; the program to close with
Nine. Jansen-Wylie's wonderful In
depreciation Of the much sung, "Cry
of Rachel" by Mary Turner Salter.
This song is being used by great
artists perhaps as much as any one
song and affords opportunity for
dramatic impressiveness. Criticisms
from various sources indicate Frau
Jansen-Wylie to have both dramatic
and lyric tthe opposite) power In q
remarkable degree, very much as has
Mr.. Tanning in the baritone field.
Nine. Jansen-Wylie's numbers will
be sung In English, except where
the translation would mar the beau
ty. Good seats can be had at so
cents. so that the coming treat will
be within reach of all. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09
LOCALS LOSE
TO ELLSWORTH
Fast City Team Administers Defeat
to the Webster City Squad
by Small Score of 16
to z.
WAS A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE.
At the End of the First Half Score
Stood s to 0 in Favor of
Ellsworth.
WAS A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE.

The Webster City basket ball team
suffered their first defeat of the
present season at the hands of the
fast Ellsworth squad Saturday even
ing. The game was played in ELS
worth. The final score read 16 to
Z in favor Of the Ellsworth team.
This game was quite a surprise to
local fans. as the home boys were
thought to be much weaker than
their opponents, the Ellsworth team
consisting OF full grown men and
are not high school team. Most of
their members have been on the
same team and In the same positions
for the past three or four years.
They are considered one Of the best
fives in this part Of the country and
are seldom beaten by high school
aggregations. However, the locals
gave them the game Of their lives.
During the first half the home
bunch were almost powerless against
their speedy opponents and failed to
drop the ball in the basket. Al
though the Ellsworth team managed
to score during the early part Of the
session, they could not run up the
count, because the defensive work
of the locals worried them. Several
times in the first haif Ellsworth was
beaten out OF what seemed sure
counts by some clever work Of
Coach Parish's team. But five men
were used In the battle on the Web
ster City squad.
The second half Of the game start
ed with renewed vigor. The boys
seemed to have benefited by the rest
between halves. The first basket to
be launched by the local team was
done by Berggren. This caused
much excitement. as their opponents
did not expect them to score. At
ter that one more basket was made
by the home team. This was done
by Dodge.
Although his proteges were de-
feated in their session with the Els
worth team, Coach Parish Is very
proud of the showing they made
against team that was thought to
be way beyond their class.
Coach Meyer arrived in the city
Saturday night from his Christmas
vacation spent at his home in Des
Moines. He will resume handling
the squad today. The high school
fans consider themselves very lucky
In having the assistance Of Mr.. Moy-
er, who is considered one OF the best
allronnd coachers In the state.
The next game to be played by
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09
One Price to All!
CHARLES T, SMITH { SON,

the locals will be pulled off at the
armory opera house next Friday ev-
ening. The game is to be with the
aggregation from Jefferson. This
team is considered very fast and will
probably give the home FIVE a hard
battle.
The Ellsworth bunch are a lot Of
gentlemen and the boys were treat
ed very nicely while in their town.
For the locals in Saturday nights
game Berggren seemed in his best
form and did some fine defensive
work. He threw one basket. Nc
Kee also showed up well and was
credited as being present at all
times. Dodge did some clever work
and is credited with one basket. Mel
Ter and France also played their
parts in fine style. The line-ups US
ed in the session Saturday evening
were as follows:
Ellsworth Webster City
j. Olson ......L f. ....... Dodge
G. Olson. ...B F...... Berggren
Hendrickson ...C......... France
Kallem ......R G......... Meller
Osborn ......L G........ Mckee
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09

A number of local people have
frostbitten ears and nose tips as a
result OF the cold nipping winds Of
the past few days. With the tenn
perature 20 below zero it does not
require much exposure to damage
exposed portions of ones anatomy.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09

Lee Kennedy, of near Kamrar,
who recently underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis, was removed
from our local hospital Friday
He Is greatly improved.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Smock are
rejoicing over the arrival of nine
pound boy at their home last night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09

II Tuck doesn't hurry up with the
electrification of the Crooked Creek
line Dannie will beat him to 1t,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09

A cold wave does not improve fits
popularity by hanging on.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09
Something Doing /!

Our Big Semi-AnnuaI Clear
ing Sale is Now Going On.
We're going the of Weaabe no matter what IL
costs us in lost dollars to do it,
oNE-FouRTH OFF
On all MEMS and BOYS SUITS and ovERcoATs.
lines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-09

There's No Place Like Home
Diff Young & Clifton.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

In the Superior Court of the State
of Washington, in and for the
County of Whitman.
A. B. Baker, Plaintiff, VS.. Barbour
Lewis and Peter Menard De-
PENDANTS.
State of Washington, County of
Whitman, IS.
The State of Washington to Peter
Menard, Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within sixty days after the date
of the first publication of this Sum
mons, to-wit: within sixty days after
the 7th day of June, 1912, and de-
fend the above entitled action in the
above entitled Court, and answer the
Complaint of the Plaintiff and serve
copy of your Answer upon the
undersigned, attorneys for the Plain
tiff, at their office in the First Ma
tional Bank Building in Pullman,
Whitman County, Washington; and
in case of your failure so to do, judg-
ment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the Com
plant in said action, which has been
filed with the Clerk of the above en-
titled Court. The object Of this ac-
ton is to recover judgment on a
promissory note of sos and interest
thereon, executed by you to Stude-
baker Bros. Co. Northwest, and en-
dorsed by them to the The Pullman
State Bank, and in turn endorsed by
said bank to the Plaintiff.
SANGER & DOW,
Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
P. o. Address: Pullman, Whitman
County, Washington.
June 7-July 10
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14
Miss Olga Todd
Receives Shower
Engagement of Popular Instructor 10
Mr.. Il. Il. Gay Announced

The close Of school this year will
witness the departure from Pullman
of one whose face has long been a
familiar sight on the College cam
pus and who has endeared herself to
many students. Miss Olga Todd,
whose engagement to Mr.. Robert e.
Gay has been recently announced,
will be married during the summer
and W. S. c. will know her as an in
structor no longer.
Entering in September, 1900, Miss
Todd graduated in 1907, after hay
ing completed three years of element
airy science ana four years of collegi-
ate work. Since 1907 she has been
retained by the College as an in
structor in Latin in the elementary de-
partment, and for several years has
acted as chaperon of the ri Delta Phi
sorority. of which she is a charter
member
In honor of Miss Todd's coming
marriage Mrs. Scion Shedd gave a
very delightful social function in the
form of shower at the Shedd resi-
dence Tuesday, May %. About rs
guests were present, including the
members of the Fortnightly club, the
members of the Pi Delta Phi sorority
and the lady members of the faculty.
A short program was rendered, con-
sisting of a vocal solo by Miss Dor
othy Fortier, a reading by Miss Jes-
sic Perry and a reading in dialect by
Dean Rhoda White This last num-
Der came as a delightful surprise, as
not many were acquainted with the
fact that Dean White including read
ing among her many accomplish
ments. Then followed the reading of
acrostic kilograms written by the
guests and which caused much mer-
riment, in fact the whole affair was
one round of laughter and good fun.
Next came the shower, in which Miss
Todd received many dainty and USE
full gifts, and lastly refreshments
consisting of coffee, ice cream and
cake were served.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14
exhibition OF STUDENT ARTISTS
SHOWS NOTEWORTHY WORK
Studies of Mr.. Jacobson Art Pupils Exhibited
IN VanDoren Hall. Work Shows Wide Range
and is as Interesting as Instructive

The opening of the art exhibition
Of the work of pupils of MIR. Oscar
Jacobson, instructor in fine arts. was
held in the studios in Van Doren hall
on Thursday evening. Mrs. Bennett
ana Miss Brousse poured at the tea
tables and were assisted by Misses
Gladys Waller, Clara LaFollette,
Marie Vestal, Marion Gray, Rose
Adams and others-pupiIs of Mr..
Jacobson. About zoe people visited
the rooms between the hours of 500
and 1890, and the opening evening
presages well for the success of the
exhibition, which will continue open
to the public through Commencement
week
This exhibit is noteworthy for the
Improvement shown in the work of
the pupils of this year, which, though
naturally expected in a young and
growing department, IS, nevertheless,
gratifying. The work is character
lied by range. variety and grasp
Studies by Mr.. Frierm rood notably.
two full length charcoal drawings
from casts, on the west wall of room
2O3-are deserving of especial men
ton. A still life study of brassware,
done in oils by Miss STICKY and hung
on the north wall of the same room,
should be noted as one of the best
things in the collection. On this wall
also is a notably good charcoal draw
ing-a head of ST. Jerome-by Miss
Waller, whose watercolor copies of
heads in the next room should by no
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14

Apr 26tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14

pronunciation alone is difficult, but
when to that is added a highly dra-
matte rendition, such performances
are accomplishments which the etL-
dents may well be proud of. The first
prize Of $40 was awarded to Miss
Florence Windus, while Miss Inez
Douglas and Miss Alice Hanke tied
for the second prize of SIS.
The markings however, were so
close that only a very narrow margin
existed between the grades Of five
of the contestants, and none of the
three successful contestants received
NOR than one first rank from the
judges This issthe first annual CON
test for the prizes offered by the de-
partment of modern languages for
excellence in German pronunciation
and dramatic expression and the en-
thusiasm manifested by those taking
part insures its success in the future.
The judges on the contest were
Mrs. L. f. Jackson, Miss Bessie Cal
bingham and Miss Rose Seitz
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14

means be overlooked. On the north
wall at the opposite end from Mr.
Friermoods. are several interesting
charcoal drawings from living mod.
els, among the best of these being
some by Miss Wiley. This room
2O8-reprasents. on the whole, the
best work done by students.
In room 204, however. are some
interesting decorative designs done
by pupils Of the department of home
economics; some landscape sketches;
charcoal and watercolor copies, and
copies in oils Among the most in
teresting of these last are a bow and
cat, copied by Miss Ingram; an inn
pressionistic painting of a lady by a
river, by Miss Wiley, and a study of
some cowboys by Miss Matsen.
The prime appeal of the exhibition
IS IN the work of the students and the
interest one feels in their progress.
The mature work, however, in room
200 of Mr. Jacobson and fellow ar
lists, Burger Sandzen, Holmberg
Malm and Misses Walker and Benson
leaves the most lasting impression on
lovers of painting Miss Benson S
mystic wood scene. Hallberg's paint
ing of Lake Michig gan, Sandzen's vivid
example of post-impressionism
resent work of real note, and the
charm of Mr.. Jacobsons work-not-
ably in his Water Babies and Child
at the Seashore-the fidelity of his
portraiture and the breadth of his
technique set a worthy standard for
his pupils.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14
German Prize Con-
test q Close One
Miss Florence Windus Wins First
Place

The German dramatic contest, held
last Friday evening, was an excellent
one throughout and was SO close THAT
the Judges found it very difficult to
decide the award of the prizes. Eight
contestants took part in the pro
gram and each one was thoroughly
prepared. Not only did they show
mastery of German pronunciation,
but also displayed a dramatic ability
which surprised the audience The
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14

Just received a large shipment Of
pumps for both shallow and deep
wells. My line is complete. Call
and see it before buying elsewhere.
J. z. HAMMOND,
Plumber.
Apr 26tf Pullman. Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14

Sewing by the day; leave orders at
Miss Miners studio. Miss Ethel
March. Mchtf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-14

Buy your laces and towels at the
Variety Store and save money.
My17
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-12
SEA BREEZE ISLAND

German Night for Bert Morphy at Sea Breeze Island tonight promises to attract many of the admirers on July Fourth by sthe man who sings to beat the band.'' Mr. Morphy will sing an appropriate program of mel odies of the Fatherland. Among the visitors expected are many members of the German singing societies who took part with him in the memorable exercises in connection with the dem onstration at the island July 4. To- morrow night Morphy will entertain the members of the Grand Army and others who visit the island, with pa triotic songs. t"The man who sings to beat the band'' excels in the stir ring strains of martial airs, and his program for Saturday evening should lbe one of the best of his engagement. The popularity of the bathing beach at Sea Breeze is greater than ever this year. Among the notable improve ments is a raft, 40 feet long. 20 feet wide, with a capital spring board. Dancing to the music of Knablin's Novelty Orchestra in. the big ball room; roller skating, band concerts, and hosts of amusement attractions please the visitors at Sea Breeze, cool est amusement resort of the East. Sea Breeze is always many degrees cooler than the heart of the city and bracing breezes constantly sweep the island.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-12
PoII,s

Next week the Poli Players will present The House Next Door, a comedy adapted from the german by J. Hartley Manners. 1t treats of the prejudice of the well born against the rising to position and wealth of the 1owly born. but all in a humorous vein. It is not as one might be led to beliye from this statement, a prob- lem play, but merely an amusing and at times an enlivening and always in-l actsis farce of the purest kind, a scene at the breakfast table. The other two acts are more comedy with oc- casional touches of sentiment and, in one instance. suggestion of pathoss all of which adds to the entertainment the interest is held up until the last curtain. Usually the last act serves to bring the dramatic persons to- gether so that all will end well. but in this comedy the end is unconyention- al, yet consistent and really grat-. lying. This week sthe Poli Players are presenting .The Deep Purple" one of the most powerful dramas of modern times. Written by Paul Armstrong. author of Alias Jimmy Valentine and more recently, The Greyhound, it is handled in the authors most daring style. and is without doubt the best thing he has contributed to the stage up to this time No author of the present day has the iKnack of handling the subject have lived the life with then,' to have loved with them and to have suffered with them. Every move of his peo- pie is that of living breathing hu- man being in that sphere of life. The action of the play is swift and con- vincing. and interwoVen with it is as. pretty love story as has ever been enacted on the stage.