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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
IOWAN IS
KILLED IN KANSAS
Chalkley Beeson Meets Death al
Dodge City, Kas.

MarshalltoWn, Aug. ia tele-
gram received yesterday from Dodge
City, Kan, told Of the accidental
death there of Chalkley M. Beeson,
ex-representative from Ford coun-
ty, Kan, ex-sheriff and prominent
and wealthy ranchman. MI. Beeson
was killed by being thrown from his
horse. Beeson's boyhood was spent
in this county.
Mr.. Beeson was a brother of Gen.
B. A. Beeson of this city, former
state treasurer and at present adju-
tant of the Iowa Soldiers home. He
went to Kansas in an early day. ac-
quired a large ranch and became
well-to-do. Fifteen years ago he
was elected sheriff of Ford county
and four years ago finished his secs
ond term as a member of the legis-
He was a thirty-thfrd de-
gree Mason.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
ROBB[R KILLED BY
ONAWA MERCHANT
L, A. Blotcky Gets Drop On
Holdup Man.

Onawa, Ia, Aug. 12.-An attempt
ed holdup and robbery here last
night at II o'clock proved fatal to
the robber, whose body now lies in
the Pullen undertaking rooms await
ing Identification.
I. A. Blotcky, a prominent bust
ness man and storekeeper, on his
way home with a considerable
amount of money on his person, was
accosted by the stranger just as he
stepped into his own dooryard and
was commanded to throw up his
hands. Blotcky carried a revolver
in his side coat pocket, his hand on
the trigger. AS he threw up his
hands he pulled the trigger, the bull
let hitting the robber just above the
left eye. The yegg fell to the side
walk and the frightened storekeeper
fed to the house.
The man lived but a short time
and never uttered a word. A re-
volver was found in the dead mans
hand with all chambers loaded. An
inquest held this morning by a cor.
oner's jury exonerated Blotcky from
all blame.
A search of the dead's nan cloth.
ing revealed a lady's gold watch
and more than $50 in money. Fiji.
ty dollars in bills were found sewed
up in the lining of his clothes
Chief of Police Richards Of Sioux
City is here today but is unable te
identify the body. The money viii
provide for burial expenses.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
WAR IS DECLARED
AGAINST THE RATS
Government Calls for Demonstration
of Latest Traps.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1.-THE
government is to become a modern
competitor of the Pied Piper OF
Hamelin as an exterminator of rats.
But the magic OF the pied piper's
flute is to be displaced by the most
improved. modern, double action.
steel jawed rat trap that American
inventive genius a furnish.
Through Surgeon General Blue OF
the public health and marine hos
pital service. the government has
asked for demonstrations Of rat
traps. The government wants traps
to exterminate rodents which carry
the bubonic plague from seaport to
seaport. The trap which proves the
most efficient will be recommended
by the service for use in American
ports where the plague carrying rat
may be expected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
many THOUSANDS
FOR BIRTHDAY GIFT
Chicago Merchant Gives 1857, 500
Birthday Gift.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Julius Rosen-
valid of Chicago made birthday gifts
yesterday amounting to $6S7,500.
He was SO years old yesterday morn
ing. Charity and education receiy-
ed the entire sum. Mr.. Rosenwald.
who is a leading merchant, divided
the total into eight parts, each of
which went on separate body. Half
q million dollars was split evenly by
him between the University Of Chi
cago and the Associated Jewish char
tiles here. Among the other contri-
buttons, one was unique. $4,000 to
endow a country club, (which will
furnish a comfortable resort for rec
reation at week-ends and in sum
mer and winter for those who en-
ploy their time in philanthropic and
social work"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
THE MASON CITY
Times IS SOLD
TO C0NAWAY
Ames Editor Acquires Controlling
Interest in Northern Iowa
Newspaper.
THE CHANGE IS A SURPRISE
New Editor Has Unique Record As
Booster Of State
Interests.
THE CHANGE IS A SURPRISE

Mason City, Aug. 1.-THE an
nouncement was made here yester-
day that Freeman r. Conway has
acquired a controlling interest in the
Mason City Daily Times, n Of the
best known and most influential
newspapers in Iowa. w. G.. Will
Jams. who has been the manager OF
the paper, will engage in other bust
ness, and his brother, J. e. Williams.
who has been the editor, will retire
from newspaper work soon to return
to the practice Of law.
Mr.. Conway stated that the deal
had been made so hurriedly that he
had had hardly time to announce his
plans. He said, however, that he
would offer the Ames Daily Intel
ligencer for sale and would arrange
to come here as soon as he could
get his business arranged at Ames.
He came here at the solicitation OF
several capitalists and m%anufactur-
ers to look into the proposition. Be-
fore the day was over a deal was
made and the transfer was complet-
ed.
Mason City, with its cement fac
tories, automobile works, manufact-
uring plants and packing house, on
templates a vigorous booster cam
nafgn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
MOTHER AND
SON ASPHYX
lated BY GAS
Mrs. Madge Rogers and 13-Year-0ld
Child Found Dead in
Des Moines.
CAUSE MAY BE ACCIDENTAL
Coroner Lee Decides Inquest in
Case Will Not Be Nee
essary.
CAUSE MAY BE ACCIDENTAL

Des Moines, Aug. 12.-Mrs.
Madge Rogers, aged 33 years, and
her ~13-year-old son, Eugene H. Rog-
ers, met a tragic death from asphyx-
iation early Sunday in their rooms
over the Wilson-Beck drug store,
1901 High street. At 8 o'clock yes
terday morning, r. w. Hulburt, who
also has rooms in the same building,
detected a strong odor of gas com
ing from the apartments in which
Mrs. Rogers and her son were 1iy-
ing. He opened the door into the
front room of the apartments but
found it empty. The bedroom door
was closed. Within were the dead
bodies Of Mrs. Rogers and her son
lying on a bed. The room was per-
meated with gas fumes.
Mr.. Hulburt turned off the gas
from a jet which was open and sent
In a call for the police. Policeman
A. G. Miller and Police Surgeons
Charles Bartruff and Guy Cliff,
when they arrived, found the odor
OF gas. had not diminished to any ex-
tent, although the windows and door
to the o had been opened and
the gas from the jet turned off. The
doctors then discovered that the gas
was pouring from the three burners
OF a stove which was in the room.
Miss Elizabeth Schmidt, another
resident of 1901 High street, and a
close personal friend of Mrs. Rogers,
says that Saturday night about
1880 o'clock Mrs. Rogers borrowed
q Is cent piece to put in the gas me-
ter. No more was known of Mrs.
Rogers or her son until their bodies
Were found.
When the bodies were first discov-
cred, the boy was lying on his back
with arms folded across his chest,
and a composed expression on his
face. However, it is said, the face
Of the mother showed signs of strug-
gle. There were blood stains on her
lips where she apparently had bitten
them, and her features were distort-
ed.
Mrs. Rogers for several years has
been employed at Younkers' dry
goods store. She was well known
in the city and had scores of friends.
Eugene was a pupil at the Bird
grade school and was popular with
all Of the children of the community
in which he lived.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
Bombardment Threatened.

Managua, Mic, Aug. 12.-The
president of the republic received a
message from General Zeledon, COM
handing the liberal forces Of the In
surgents, saying that unless the gov
eminent Immediately resigned he
would lombard Managua within
twelve hours.
An hour later another message
was received from General Mena,
who Is In command of another revo-
lutionary force, asking for a three
days armistfce. The apparently
contradictory messages are not un.
derstood and are causing confusion
and alarm.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
MYSTERIOUS !
fire BURNS 4.
WAREHOUSE
Establishment of G.. c. Taft & Com
pany is Completely
Destroyed.
THE ORIGIN IS UNKNOWN
Blaze Discovered First in Fruit De-
partment on Second
Floor.
THE ORIGIN IS UNKNOWN

Des Moines, Aug. 9.-Fire Of un-
known origin destroyed the two
story warehouse of c. C. Taft & Co.
at Third and Vine street last night.
The entire stock was consumed, the
loss being estimated at 100000 by
e. T. Scott, manager Of the COM
pany. The building, which was
owned by the M. F. Hubbell, Son &
Co., was valued at $4,000 and in
surance was carried to the amount
Of $4,000. 1t is estimated that
about $4,000 insurance was carried
on the Taft company's stock. All
the valuable papers are in the fire.
proof vault, and the fire only slight
ly damaged the office. Volunteers
from the company's employees, to-
gether with iremen, were able to
rescue all the books and files not in
the vault.
The building adjoining, occupied
by the C. c. Prouty company as a
warehouse and owned by W. R.
Prouty, contained stock to the value
of 100000, according to Mr.. Prou-
ty. He did not think he would have
any loss, unless water damaged the
sugar stored in the building. The
Chaney-Roger Commission company,
occupying the main floor of the
building, moved out its valuable pa
pers before the water leaking down
could do much damage. 1t had about
$3.50 worth of furniture in the Of
fee.
The fire was discovered by c. E.
Miller, merchant police, at 1880.
o'clock. Miller had made his rounds
not ten minutes before and saw no
trace OF fire. Some of the company's
employees had left the building
shortly before he made his rounds
and they found no trace of fire.
When he returned an employee of the
company was e~ndeavoring to send
in the alarm. Several fire compan-
les in the outlying districts were
called in, and more hose was sent
for from the central station.
The fire was of unknown origin.
There was a large quantity of nuts
in the rear of the building
the second floor, and it was here
that the first fire was discovered and
the smoke was pouring out of the
windows in this section of the ware
house first. The fire was confined
almost entirely to the second floor,
and only broke through to the low
floor when the beams were burned
away.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13

the water power dam in the river
previous to officiating at the unveil-
ing of the monument to the I'M
known dead in the national ceme-
terry in the afternoon.
Aug. 16, the supervisors of all the
Iowa counties hold their convention
at Burlington and come down to see
the water power dam about which
the sheriffs and recorders told them
last month. They will be escorted
around to see every part Of the
works from points of vantage.
Aug. II some of the statesmen Of
the st. Louis company which buys
part OF the electric power going to
st. Louis will be here to see where
that power is to be made next sum-
mer.
Aug. 81 the Broadway Methodist
Sunday school of Hannibal brings up
an excursion on the Sidney which
plOillSto " iuSluuc d SOuplS VI
thousand people.
Aug. 20 the Missouri State Edi-
torial association, holding its annual
convention in Hannibal, will be
brought UP by the steamer G.. w.
Hill to be entertained by Chief En-
gineer Cooper. as we'll as a be done
in the limited time they will be
here. +
Aug. % the Quincy Chamber of
Commerce arrives by boat at 3
o'clock and leaves at z o'clock that
evening after seeing the water pow
er works.
Aug. rs, which is Sunday, the
Wabash railroad brings In an excur-
sion of several thousand people from
all points between here and Decatur,
which arrives at noon and is being
advertised extensively with the
Keokuk water power as the chief
talking point.
Aug. 20 the Lee county old set
tiers will hold their annual reunion
here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
BUSY
Time At BIG
POWER dam
Thousands of Visitors Are Being
Entertained at
Keokuk.
MANY COME ON EXCURSIONS
Steamers and Railroads Carry Large
Numbers of Sight
seers.
MANY COME ON EXCURSIONS

Keokuk, Aug. 12.-August brings
many visitors to Keokuk; in fact,
everybody and his neighbor seems to
be coming here to see the water
power development. Hugh l.. Coop
er. engineer in charge Of the work.
is doing his best to give every facili-
ty to the thousands who inspect the
wonderful development. Those who
arrange by mail well in advance are
the organizations which get the most
out Of their visit here, for they are
furnished with guides who explain
minutely the work with the knowl-
edge Of an experienced engineer.
They have come from California,
South Dakota. Pennsylvania and ev-
cry other state almost, and hordes of
them are coming from the states
which meet at Keokuk.
Aug. 8 the Western Society of Civ
il Engineers spent the day here, fol-
lowed on Aug. 5 by the Iowa City
Automobile club. joined here by a
party of Pennsylvanians and others.
Saturday, Aug. 10, the travelling
men OF Quincy brought a big excur-
sion on the steamer w. w, which
viewed the water power works from
the decks OF the boat as it passed
by in the canal, which is by far the
most satisfactory way for steamboat
excursions.
Aug. 15, next Thursday. the gov
ernor of Iowa and his staff will be
the guests Of Chief Engineer Cooper
during the forenoon, and will visit
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
warm WEATHER TO
return THIS week
Week Will See Normal Temperatures
Restored.

Washington. d. c., Aug. 12,-
Moderately warm weather over the
great central valleys. the lake re-
gion and the eastern end Of the
states is promised by the
weather bureau during the coming
week. Normal temperatures are
probable on the Pacific slope and in
the Rocky mountain region. The
precipitation during the week will
be generally light and local and fair
weather will be the rule. There are
no signs at present Of conditions in
dicating a disturbance in West In
dian waters.
Crop conditions on Aug. 1 for the
United States averaged IL per cent
better than on the same date last
year, and 3 per cent better than the
average condition of recent years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13

T. ID. kearns, manager of the j.
v. Kearns grocery store, located on
Seneca street has purchased a new
Toledo Grocers Scale. The new ma
chine is one Of the latest patterns
of the Toledo Manufacturing Com
pany and Is considered the most
simple and complete scales on the
market. Mr.. Kearns just recently
installed an entirely new bookkeep-
ing system that In addition to be-
ing very helpful is a most attractive
fixture. The Seneca street grocery
store is among the most completely
furnished in the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
RuYs Half Section.

o. G. Metcalf closed the deal yes
terday for a half section OF land be-
tween Woodstock and Eagle Grove.
the price being SILT an acre.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-13
OCONNOR IN COM
MAND AT SPARTA
Fort Des Moines Officer in Charge Of
Sparta Camp.

Sparta, Wis, Aug. 12.--Plans
we're announced yesterday at Camp
Mccoy for important on
the United States military reserve
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-05-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

l. c. Moody to ID. h. Hayes, pit
ne 10, Pine River. ......... 5000
w. &. Church to d. o. Cuff, lots
10, II. u, blk Z, Smith add,
81 LOUIS ............... SOU
j. ID. Walker to L. ). Somer-
Vile, pit Sc II, Fulton. ..... loo
J.. s. Ferris 10 w. Pugsley, pit
NV of NV 81, Sumner. ....... 800
G.. w. Groom to j. A. Helms, lot
1873, Perrinton ............. 800
W. A. Bahlke to G.. w Moore,
pit sec 35, Pine River. ....... 10000
A. Dalrymple to Il. Mathewson.
lot Z, blk 8, Elwell. $1,000. 1000
w. II. Kennett to o. q. Wilson,
pit Sc of Sc 20, Hamilton. -. 1000
|. Hewitt to h. X. Laycock, pit
NV of sw 10, Fulton. 49,. 400
f. r. Monfort to j. Waters, lot
6. blk 3, Gwinner add, Ithaca 215
f.. A. Soucey to p. +. Pitts, lot
I, blk II, Alma ......... $500
w. H. Howell to Bank, lots
and 4, blk IA, Middleton. 80. 600
l.. l.. Shaw to {. Spencer, lot II
blk I, Smith add, St. Louis. S GOO
c. Spencer To l.. l.. Shaw, lot 4,
blk 10. Gliding add, St. Louis 600
w. b, Amsbury to a. H. Wolfe,
lot ., Blk ,. Case add, Nina. 230o
NJ. J. Guild To w. r. thinner
man. sc of ne -, Whcclcr.. 300
\. Darlington to NJ. w. Barnes,
sw OF sw -, and NY OF NY -,
Wheeler Observation-Disclosures. 5000
]. d. Lincoln To L. Allen. pit sly
OF sw %. North Star......... 1000
{. A Throop TO C. +. Smith, pit
blk ~. ST. Loui,............ 200
O. Moser to +. NJ. Belknap, lots
II and is. blk ,. Riverdale 200
II J. Wells to f. and + Scifcrt,
W = Of nv II, New Haven. $3.50
G. +. Bradley to ] II Sayer sw
Of Sw S. Sumner 800
c. f. Bullock to J. IT, Smith. ne
of sc 80. Hamilton. .......... 300
F. O. KeiSer TO II. l.. Patterson.
ne Of Sc 33. Washington 49,. $500
c. p. Clawson to O. d. Noe. ne
Of Sc 80. Bethany. ........... 5000
G. w. Moore to f. r. Lamb. pit
lot -. Z. =. w. Alma. ...... 800
J. r. Mockridge to +. Mock
ridge, pit ne of ne s, Wheeler 400
\. Worth to ID. Parks. NY of
Sw 80. Scvillc...........,. ... 300
f. Gwinncr to s. \ Rowe pit
lots & s. Jeffrey add, Ithaca 1900
c. s. Young to ] d. Sullivan
pit lot $. blk /. Case add, Alma $50
+. {. Henry to +. OMclia, pit
sc Of sc -. St. Louis. ........ 5000
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-05-16

school of Alma last Sunday He
spoke of the growth and decay OF
nature, of the hills, mountains and
continents and told how even planets
are born and grow and finally decay.
He spoke of the spots on the sun,
showing that il too had passed its
meridian of life. While speaking of
these things he carried the idea thru
the whole lecture that tltho planets
are born, grow and finally decay.
vet the great universe as a whole re-
mains the same and that everywhere
the guidance and power OF the di-
vine hand is seen Everyone enjoyed
the lecture by Prof Notes.-The very
much and many more such good
things are hoped for during the COM
ing year.
Miss Jessie Potter, a member OF
the Baptist Sunday school of Alma,
Mich. was baptized last Sunday.
The Loyal Bereans expect to give
an entertainment in. few weeks
which will no doubt be much appre-
ciated by everyone
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-05-16

). l.. Bennett obtained the agency
for the Victor Company last week
and will sell Victrola machines in
connection with the machines of the
Columbia company. Saturday. Mr.
Bennett received large invoice OF
machines and records from the Vic
tor people. He will handle a full line
of records of both makes.
Sec " p. Cash before selling
your wool. Rooms back of Wright
House barn same as last year. 1029tf
The disciples of Isaac Walton have
been getting very busy for the past
week. Every day parties are being
made UP to take few days trip to
some of the famous trout streams of
the state c. b. Porter was among
the first to venture his luck. Mr..
Porter 6shed Cedar lake until his
heart was content John Chick was
out last week and came home with
many stories He said nothing of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-05-16

at Alma. This is one of the largest
attendances which they have had and
is very credtable for SO new church.
They use the Hammond system for at
tendance and like it very much
Mr. w. G.. West, superintendent of
the Sunday school of the First Presby-
terrain church of st. Louis, is an enter
pnsing Sunday school worker who be
lieves in advertising. He runs paid
Sunday school advertisement in the
newspapers, changing it every week
according TO the nature OF the eXer-
cises. No doubt this will be valu-
able hint to other schools, for every
merchant knows that consistent adj
vertising pays and there is no reason
why it should not pay in Sunday
school work
Rev. Wilkor, formerly pastor OF the
NJ. T.. church in st. Johns, gave very
interesting flve-minute talk TO the
Sunday school OF the Ithaca Nj, h.
church last Sunday. He spoke most
highly of the aptness which the child
rem showed in getting their Sunday
school lessons and praised the Sunday
school for having all the children pres
ent at the opening exercises.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-05-16
KNIGHTS t APLAR
fifty Sixth Annual COnClave In De.
tfOit Next June

Preparations are practically COM
plete for the 56th annual conclave OF
the Knight Templar of Michigan. to
be held in the city of Detroit June
T. and 6.
From reports already made to the
Grand Commandery it is evident that
the various communicates in Michi-
gan will have very large representa-
tives in Detroit
June ., 40 p. m.-Theatre parties
for the ladies of the Grand Comman-
derry.
June 4. 10 a. m.-Street parade.
June 4, . p. Automobile ride
for all the ladies'
June 4, to - p. m.-Rcception to
Grand Commandery and staff in the
Masonic Temple. followed by dane
ing.
June 5. p m-Exhibition drill
on Belle Isle.
The business sessions of the Grand
Commandery will be held in the Ma
sonic temple June T. at p. M. and
June 6, at a. m. The headquarters
of the Grand Commandery will be in
the Hotel Cadillac.
The Grand Commander is Right
Eminent Sir William II. Kessler of
Detroit The executive committee
for this conclave is made up of Right
Eminent Sir Joseph II. Crawford, p.
G.. o.; Flint; Sir Themes V. BUTTON,
i. c.. and Sir John H. Hanna. p. c.
The two communicates located in
Detroit are making special prepare
tons for the entertainment OF the
knights Templar stationed elsewhere
in the state
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-05-16

an old Alma man of high standing in
the NJ. |. A. A. circles and will have
considerable influence. The entrance
of the L. q ID. will be very accepta-
bic as the teams from that school
under the tutelege of Coach Camp
bell will offer hard competition for
the championships.
Word was received the first of the
week of the death of George Wearing
ton. Mr.. Warrington died May list.
after having been i'll some time with
tuberculosis At the time of his dea tn
he was lifty-six years of age and in
the drug business at Eugene Oregon.
Mr. Warrington will be remembered
by the older residents of Alma as he
was connected for a number of years
up to 1889 with b. S. Webb Drug Co.
of this city. He was also agent for
the American Express Co. The re-
mains were buried at Eugene, Ore
gon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-05-16

the fish he brought back. A. A..
Chick, Jud Losey. William Amsbury
and Al Beason made Up a party
to go up to Lovell's on the Au Sable
Tor weeks outing. The party start
ed last Saturday evening. p. NJ,
Smith and Son were out for somk
trout the first of the week. From
the interest shown in the city on
the opening up of the fishing season.
one Is lead to believe that this year
there will be fierce crusade made
against the speckled ones. but OF
course rs in years before, the biggest
ones will be left in the river.
Get the right price for your wool
by selling to V. P. Cash Rooms
back of Wright House barn. 1729tf
Farmers Buy your seeds OF the
Alma Elevator Co. Timothy, Alsyke,
Medium and Mammoth Clover, seed
beans. etc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-05-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES.

These are the days of specialists.
The people of St Louis had the pleas
ure last Sunday of listening to a noted
specialist on Sunday school matters.
Rev James F. Record, Phi. d., of Ann
Arbor, who is the educational super
intendent of the Sabbath school work
OF the synod of Michigan. has been
a prominent worker along Sunday
school lines for many years and his
talks were very helpful The entire
day at the Presbyterian church was
given over to the advancement of
Sunday school work DR. Record
speaking at both the morning and
evening services and also holding a
round table conference for Sunday
school workers at 8 p. m.
There were SO present last Sunday
in the Church of Christ Sunday school