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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-10
NOTES OF THE ZION BAPTIST
CHURCH.

The revival fires are still burning
in Zion. Last Sunday there were IL
added to the church, six OF whom
were for baptism. This brings the
total number for the water up to
about go, and nearly 100 accessions
in ALL This has been undoubtedly
one OF the most remarkable meetings
ever held in the city, owing to the
fact that the methods were strictly
scriptural, there being a total absence
of noise, frenzy and excitement TO
which we have so long been accus-
toned. The day has come when men
are taking the Word of God sensibly.
II God has said that He saves the
man who accepU Christ by simple
faith in His death and resurrection
surely there should be no hesitation
on the part of any man in taking God
at his word. de that believeth that
Jesus is the Christ is born of God
The baptismai servicsswiii be con.
tinued next Sunday moening. The
pastor hopes TO see every candidate
ready TO enter the water at that time
There are yet about 20 TO take on
Christ by baptism"
Last Sunday afternoon the church
enjoyed the most delightful covenant
and communion service held for some
time. As result of the successful
conclusion OF our meetings, spiritual
iervor ran high. A large number was
fellowshipped into the chrucn.
The Mems Bible class has resumed
its studies after three weeks suspen-
sion during the meetings. small
number only were present this week.
but we hope to see all the brethren
at next Tuesdays meeting. The les
son began with the call of Abram and
is now covering one of the most in,
teresting and instructive sections OF
the old Testament For the next les
son the men are asked to read care
fully the 18th, 18th and 14th chapters
of Genesis. After the close of the
lesson the pastor will conduct class
for personal workers for half an
hour. All those who Aare seeking to
become skillful in the use of their
Bibles in winning souls are request
ed to remain.
The Sunday school ofhcers are nov
preparing to plunge into another eli
fort to force up the membership of
the school. The plan is to double the
membership and attendance by East
er. DR.. Ford has been appointed su-
perintendent of the Cradle Roll de
partment and Home department is
soon to be organized. Our school will
then be modern in its. construction
and will do larger work.
The choir is preparing cantanta,
The Last Seven Words of Jesus,
which will be rendered near the East
er time Madam Faulkner plans TO
make this musical treat which the
Denver public will not forget for a
time to come.
The Willing Workers will give an
entertainment on St Valentines day,
Feb. 14th, at the home of Mrs. White.
2420 Emerson. Dinner will be served
during the entire afternoon and n
program will be rendered a. night.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-10
Tho ru.kes.. Annual Conferences.

At the recent annual conference OF
cQlored farmers held ut the Tuskcgee
(Ala.) institute reports were read
which showed that during toll the
colored farmers contributed half bill
lion dollars worth OF produce to the
wealth of the south. DR. Booker T.
Washington In his usual diplomatic
way asked how much Of this amount
remains in the bank and In homes to
the credit of the race. The conference
was attended by large number of
white farmers and other business men.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-10
QUEEN CITY MUSICAL ASSOClAs
TION.

The chorus will make its second
appearance during the Lenten season
In the rendition of Witty's great can
tanta, s"Gethsemane to Calvary" in
several of the churche. of the city.
Members are requested to he regular
In their attendance at rehearsals.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-10
v. N. c. A.

The Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton will meet at Zion at $3.50 sun
day p. IN. The attendance has been
very good. Great work is being done
among the young men. We expect a
good crowd at the mems meeting Sun
day. All are welcome
DR.. De Frantz, president
Bert Patrick. secretary.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-10

HEAR THE PEERLESS TRIO AT
WEST BROTHERS TOMORROW
SUNDAY EVENING. NOTHING
FINER. LATEST MUSIC HITS.
MUSIC AT WEST BROTHERS
FRIDAY EVENING OF EACH
WEEK.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-10

Rev. Lena Mason and her secre-
tary, Miss Hall. are stopping with
Mrs. w. c. Williams.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
Obergfall- Atkins.

A quiet home wedding was solem-
nized at $50 o'clock Sunday af'
ternoon by Rev. c. H. Kamphoefner
OF the Methodist church, at the home
of Mrs. Mary ohergfall, 1040 First
street, the ceremony uniting in mar
riage her daughter, Julia, to Mr..
Chas. l.. Atkins, of Tacoma, Wash
ington. The impressive ring service
was used.
A sumptuous wedding supper fol-
lowed the ceremony. Only relatives
and few close friends were pres
ent
Both bride and groom were for
merly employed in st. Paul, and
their acquaintance dates from their
residence there. They will visit
here for a week, and then will go to
Tacoma to make their home, this
having been Mr.. Atkins residence for
come months. He is an express mes
senger running out OF that city, A
host of friends extend congratula-
lions to this worthy couple, and bid
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

chances OF him being retained here
as q regular. Mr.. Kearns is now con-
sidering the matter.
Bieser villa be remembered by al
most every baseball fan as q win
ner. During the latter part of last
season he pitched for the locals in
several games. In each Of his con-
tests here he won the game.
AS Webster City is short Of throw
ers for the coming season the pres
ence OF this young man on the line
up would help wonderfully. The
reason given by him in asking for
the position is that he likes to work
in this city and would like steady
job here. Hope. we get him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

lof the standpat voters will concede
to the senator the delegation to the
ma tional convention.
Senator Cummins has issued the
following statement regarding his
decision to become candidate:
$50 much has been published in
the newspapers, so much written
and said to me concerning the presi-
Dental matter that feel 1t to be
my duty to make to the republicans
OF Iowa plain statement on the
subject. s.
Immediately on my return from
the, last session Of congress gave
out through the press my opinion
with respect to the presidency. That
opinion remains unaltered.
'.The situation, however, has ma
terially changed, and it now seems
probable that more than two candi-
dates for nomination will be serious
~ considered by the national con-
vention,
Under these conditions, il the re-
pnblicans of Iowa believe / am a fit
man to be presented to the national
as candidate for the
presidential nomination and desire
to so present me, will appreciate
and accept their confidence as a
most gratifying evidence of their
continued faith in my purpose to
serve, as best / can, the general well
fare of the people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
SOME INTERESTING
SCHOOL NOTES
Various Activities Show Excellent
ResultsFirst Half Of School
Year Ends.

The first half of the school year
closed laat week. On account OF the
frequent dismissals, necessitated by
the lack of heat, the regular semes-
ter examinations have been postpon-
ed until this week. Regardless Of
the breaks in the work, the school
people are getting along well. and
fine results are anticipated from the
showings Of the half years work.
In many instances this is a ban
ner year in our high school. The
enrolment, which is the largest In
our history. has reached the 220
mark-a number which makes the
cramped conditions extremely prom
inent.
The various activities, scholastic,
oratorical, athletic and musical,
have all been carried on with UNI
usual spirit and excellent results
The Junior class, under the SUI
pervision Of Miss Cooley, are pre-
pairing the first annual ever publish
ed, for our high school. The hap
penings Of all the year will be de-
picted, historically, humorously and
Interestingly. Everyone is hoping
for grand success from this new
venture. II energy and perseverance
mean anything, the annual will
surely prove to be all that is hoped
for 1t.
The first debating team are pol
ishing up their armor in readiness
for the coming debate with Ames.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

CUMMINS FOR PRESIDENT.
The Freeman-Tribune need not
say that it is pleased over the de-
cision of Senator Cummfns to be-
come a candidate for president and
lit believes he stands as good a
chance Of winning the nomination
and election as any man in the field.
He is especially strong west Of the
Mississippi river and is as strong in
the east as any progressive republic
can in the country.
The opposition to President Taft
is accommodating strength every day,
even the south is becoming estrang-
ed, and without the support Of the
south the presidenttcannot win the
nomination.. Hence the desirability
of progressive candidate who can
get the vote that .LaFollette cannot
get is manifest With Cumminss In
the, field all progressives will have
to- support a,progressive
candidate and this is just the sit,a-
ton progressive leaders and the rank
and file have wanted.
There will be very little opposi-
ton to giving the senator the dele
cation from this state. Probably a
Few of the radical standpatters will
oppose him, but the great majority
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
viii Have Big Sale.

John Sloan, residing near Blairs-
burg, was In the city Saturday max
ing arrangements--fo for big sale at
his place on Wednesday, Feb. Z. He
will have one of the biggest sales
held in this part Of the state this
year and everything on his farm is
in fine condition. He will sell IA
head Of cattle, % head of horses.
los head Of hogs, q lot OF farm ma
chinery, number Of chickens. tur--
keys, and many other things. Col.
Marvel and John S. Raycraft will be
the auctoneers. ~. 50 49,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
00.67 BUSHELS OF
CORN. TO THE ACRE
And it Cost Only Eleven Cents Pc,
Bushel- Best Record in
the State.

Lester Finch, the Buchanan coun-
ty boy who won first place in the
corn growing contest, is only fifteen
years Of age. He produced bushel
OF corn at the remarkably low cost
of only eleven cents and gathered
1897 bushels from single acre of
Iowa soil. He used an acre of ground
on his fathers farm near Fairbanks.
The yield was not on the field meas
urements or weight, but after tests
had been made for moisture and
Smelling at the college. The awards
were made on the basis of yield 40
per cent, quality of best ten ears 20
per cent, story of corn growing 20
per cent and production cost 20 per
cent. Prof. Bishop, who had the
contest in charge, was greatly pleas
ed with the production costs as
shown by the contestants. The corn
was grown economically and profit
ably and was unlike the much talk
ed-of acre grown by Jerry Moore in
South Carolina, who produced 228
bushels. but spent $12S.05 to grow
that many bushels, $91.55 of 1t for
fertilizers, breaking the worlds rec
ord, but at cost Of IS cents per
bushel as compared with Finch's
record Of II cents. The Buchanan
county boys results were sound and
practical, the other, highly imprac-
teal. Young Finch had an acre
planted to corn on his fathers farm
near Fairbank-the plot being 49,
$50 square feet, 264-165 feet. exact
" an acre. County superintendent
g. r. Lockwood appointed a COM
mittee OF three, composed of Messrs.
J. H. Mcneil, Of Hazelton, Frank
Bowdish and g. s. Fletcher, both of
Fairbanks, to look after the measur-
ing OF the ground and the corn pro-
duced thereon. The committee found
that Lester had produced crop of
corn that tipped the beam at 1850
pounds. The corn was sent to the
college at Ames and Finch's friends,
who learned Of the great yield he
had made at SO low a cost per acre,
were confident that he would be up
near the top when the decision was
made.
Had the yield been just twelve
pounds more he would have raised
100 bushels on the. acre. AS It was
he made about forty dollars profit
out OF the acre Of corn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
FIND RELICS IN
HARDIN COUNTY
Early Days in Iowa Recalled by Elk
cavations Made Where old
Fort Stood.

Eldora, Jan. -Workmen in re-
modelling an old culvert recently
near the small town Of Hardin City
northwest of Eldora twelve or more
miles, unearthed some queer relics
Near this culvert in an early day
was known to have existed what the
old settlers called Hardin City
Fort" and it is believed that the
fort was originally built by some
Frenchmen visiting this, then far
west country, for the purpose OF
forming colony.
The workmen who recently were
working near this old landmark
were compelled to excavate guam
| THY of earth in order to secure a
suitable foundation for the structure
about to be built. When at a depth
Of two or three feet they found first
an Indian charm, made Of stone and
nearly round in shape with small
hole in one end, through which a
string is said to have been passed
and then fastened around the red
skins neck-the Indian believing
that this stone had virtue in it to
drive away the evil spirits and to
prolong life. Near the same place
where the charm was discovered
was also found several Indian arrows
and the bones Of a human being.
Old settlers assert that 1t is more
than probable that the Indians who
Iperpetrated the Spirit Lake massacre
later moved southeastward, follow
ing the Iowa river and camping
near its densely wooded banks, that
they might thus more easily carry
on their horrible trafic Of murder
and arson in this then sparsely set
tied country.
Old settlers both near Hardin City
and in Eldora now recall the old
fort, though 1t has been years since
It's passing. With the coming Of
spring when excavating can be more
easily carried on efforts will be put
forth to go into the bowels OF the
earth near this old land mark to as
certain what other relics OF that
early day may be discovered. The
arrows, Indian heads. the charm and
other finds which have SO recently
been unearthed will be forwarded
by Mr.. Fred Berninghausen, Of this
city, to Des Moines. where they will
be on exhibition at the state histor-
zeal building.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
"Baby Mine" Coming.

William A. Brady announces the
presentation of Baby Nine" Mar
garet Mayo's funny play, at the arm
DRY on Jan. "a. The possibilities Of
Baby Mine" are obvious. and Mar
garet Mayo, the authoress, is said to
have handled them with unusual In
genuity and skill. No comedy is tsaid
to have surpassed this one in its
swift, compact technique. It fs
played with great spirit and snap
by an excellent company and makes
an hilarious evenings entertain
ment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

Col. M. l.. Mccullough, Auct.
Fl. H. Carson, Clerk. f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
Public Sale.

We will sell at public auction on
the E. E. Cormaney farm, adjoining
Kamrar town on the north, on Fri
day, Feb 2, 1912. commencing at l
O'Clock p M, sharp, the following
property:
s head of horses coming 8
year old gelding. weight 1900; 8
coming 8 year old geldings weigh
ing about 1850 each; / coming 2
year old FLY, weight about 1850; 8
last spring colts Il mare and 2
horses). s2 head of cattle-7 head
|of good mich cows fresh, and
balance will be fresh this spring;
10 head Of high grade calves coming
1 year old (part steers, part heif-
ers); / steer coming 2 years old,
weighing 1000 pounds; 2 coming 2
year old heifers; coming Q year
old bulls, weighing 1900 each.
These bulls are about full blood
Short-Horns. Is head Of hogs-10
Duroc Jersey brood sows, all in pig.
These sows are all full bloods, extra
large bone and length. Chester
White brood sows, all safe with pig.
stock hog. Farm machinery, etc.
p three-section harrows; l spad-
ing disk; / lumber wagon, nearly
new; other articles not mentioned.
dozen Rhode Island Red cockerels.
1 stack of timothy hay.
Free lunch at noon.
Owing to not farming so much
land the coming season, and having
more stock than we will need, every
thing advertised will positively be
sold without any by-bidding.
Terms: All sums of $1,000 and
under, cash. On sums over that
amount, IL months time will be CIV
en- on approved notes bearing s per
cent interest from date. No proper
ty to be removed until terms of sale
are complied with.
E. E. CoRMANEY,
F. e. CoRMANEY,
Proprietors. |
Col. M. l.. Mccullough, Auct.
Fl. H. Carson, Clerk. f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
Father is Dead.

L. l.. Hotchkiss, father of Harry
Hotchkiss of this city, died in Mar
shalltown Thursday morning at
i3:45 O'clock. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon.
The Marshalltown Times epubli-
can of Friday contains the fol-
lowing in relation to the death OF
Mr.. Hotchkiss:
Lyman l.. Hotchkiss, an old-time
carpenter of the city, died at his
home, 1861 South Seventh avenue,
at 5:45 o'clock this morning after a
prolonged sickness caused by a fall
early last summer. While picking
cherries on June ~, Mr.. Hotchkiss
| fell from a tree, fracturing collar
bone and three ribs. He never re-
covered from the injury and since
then his health has gradually declin-
ed General debility developed and
brought on softening of the brain.
which was the immediate cause Of
mis- death For six weeks prior to
his death he was confined to his
bed.
Mr. Hotchkiss was born in Cat
taraugus county, New York, Dec. 9,
1916. While he was still young his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Orison Hotch-
kiss, came west. and later came to
this city On July 4. 1864, Mr..
Hotchkiss married in this city Miss
Sarah Jane Paullin, who survives
him. In September Of the same
year Mr.. Hotchkiss enlisted in the
Tenth Iowa infantry. He served
through the rest Of the war and was
with Sherman's, army on its march
to the sea. He was a member OF
Frank M. Thomas post, G. A. r.,
and the Banner Lodge, No. 123, /.
o. o. F. 1
I, In addition \ to Mrs. Hotchkiss,
three sons and two daughters sur
viye their father. They are Mrs, J.
A. Clark, 3. i. Hotehkiss and Perry,
Hotchkiss, Of this city; Mrs. r. 2;
Head, 81. Minneapolis; and Harry
Hotehkiss, Of Webster City. Two
brothers, o. L. Hotchkiss, of Red
Lodge, Mont; and G. w. Hotchkiss,
of Des Moines, and one sister, Mrs.
Stephen SeDore, OF West Branch, al
SO survive him: = ~ 4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
Wants to Come Here.

Manager Kearns OF the Webster
City baseball team is in receipt of
a letter from Bieser. we'll known
pitcher of Fort Dodge, who asks II
Webster City is to be in any league
next season. He also wishes Mr..
Kearns to let him know as to the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

100 acre farm for rent, 6 miles
north of harrisburg. Inquire OF
Henry Teget, Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

K Richard RI Clark, ne.iof 1.-THE old
settlers OF Lehigh, passed away at
his home Sunday morning at 3
O'Clock. Mr.. Clark had been a resi-
dent Of Lehighg for many years and
is quite we'll known in this city. 81
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
Webster City Man President.

II. II. DOQge OF This CITY was eject
ed president of the Iowa Marble ant
Granite Dealers Association at the
meeting of the association held II
Des Moines last week. The conven.
ton accepted the invitation of the
St. Cloud, Mimi, quarrymen to Wis.
it the quarries in July with the Min.
nesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska Re-
tail Dealers Association. Mr.. Dodge
was also chosen member of the
board of directors.
A Common Error of Home Builders
and one that does a great injustice
to lumber as building material is
oarelessness in specifying grades. All
lumber is graded by set of rules
complied by the manufacturers for
your protection, but of course they
protect only those who are painstak-
ing enough to familiarize themselves
with the different technical terms.
For instance, recently customer of
ours brought us a bill for figures in
which was 5000 feet Of a" No. /
Eastwood Siding. We said, "Mr.
Blank, we suppose you want Clear
Eastwood Siding?" YES" he want
ed the best. We asked him il he
knew that No. i was a grade lower
than Clear" NO." of course not,
nor do two-thirds Of the people who
buy lumber. Unless you positively
know we want to show you and then
you'll not be disappointed with lum-
Der. diff
Young & Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

them God speed as they journey to
gether through life.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
An Editors Love Letter.

The Glove letter" Of a neighbor-
ling publisher has just come to light
and reads as follows:
Dear darling delinquent! Our
precious subscriber in arrears! You
are so shy! DO you think we have
sold out and gone? No, little sugar
plum, we could not get away II we
wanted to. We are still at the same
old stand dishing out the news on
sweet promises and bright expecta-
tions. They make an excellent
diet, darling, with little pudding
favored with hope to serve as des-
sert. We are waiting and watching
for thee, our turtle dove. We long
to hear thy gentle footsteps and to
hear the ring of the happy dollars
within our Office. Yes, precious one,
we feel unusually sad and lonely
without thee. Now little pie-crust,
will you come? Do we hear you
answer in a voice so sweet and be-
quilting, I'm coming" or is it only
the winds that around our Office
roar? We pause for further devel-
opment.
Thirty-six years ago, John Kier-
nan bought 200 acres in Silver
Creek township in Ida county, pay
ing 1925 per acre. He has just
sold the farm for 5000 per acre. And
all these years, that farm has been
keeping John Herman and his fam
lily, and no doubt in late years that
farm has enabled John Herman to
lay away a pretty bunch of money
for the rainy day that sometimes
comes most unexpectedly. That
land has fed and clothed and educat-
ed John Kiernan's children and CIV
en- them start in life, and when
John got tired of farming, he could
sell that farm for enough to keep
him and his in comfort all the days
of their life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-11-07

Protestant Federation realizes tnHr ~
organization will still be futile unlrSS
it receive vttallzntiun unless It's clergy
directly ~ indirectly shall be- rpcOe
niZed uS pUSSp~,'ud NJ apostolic urdiuH
ton and authority to teach This the
prophecy indicates will come from the
two horned beast. which. we believe.
symbUically represents the Church Of
England high. handed activities Of
Professionalism and Catholicism. Operat
ing In conjunction for the suppression
Of human liberties. await this vivifyIng
Of the Image This may come soon
but ArmageddOn cannot precede It. but
must follow perhaps n year after II.
according to our view Of the Prophecy
Still another thing intervepeS: Al.
though the Jews nre gradually flowing
into Palestine. gradually obtaining con
troll Of the land Of Canaan. and ~.
though reports say that already nine
teen milliamHirps are there. ueverthp
less prophecy requires an evidently
larger number of wealthy Hebrews to
be there before the ArmagpddOn crisis
be renchpd Indeed we understand
that "lnruh'S trouble" in the Holy
Land will come N the very CLOSE Ot
ArmaypddOn Then MpSSiah's King
dom will begin to hr manifested
Thpncpforth Israel in the and of prom
Use will @rHduHlIv rise from the HShp,;
Of the r.tf ~ the @i"Iudnur IT prorh
ecy Thruu%n its niE!nply appointed
princes Mr>Slah's Kingdom, alI.puwpr
ful but invisible. viii begin to roll
away the curse aud to lift M mankind