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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-12

porter, smiling, but you know,
Mr.. Bremerton, that the story has
never come from your own lips.
You have succeeded in secluding
yourself from all the newspaper
men. Now it would be a great
feather in my cap if you would
give me an exclusive interview"
Bremerton softened a little.
With the loss of his fortune, the
wreck of all his hopes, with moth
ing at all saved out of the ruin,
why should he not at least be in
,strumental in bringing a frag-
ment of reputation to this young
man at his side, whose pertin-
acious good humor had already
won his sympathy.
"You see, sir" the reporter
continued, "of course we have all
the details of the failure. We
know that you were made the vic
tim OF an unScrupuIouS gang or
fnanciers who wanted your prop
critics. Nobody has ever breathed
a word against your. equation.
When the crash came you went
back, faced the music, and came
out with flying colors. But what
are you going to do now? You
are an Iowa man by birth, are you
not? And you never married,
Mr.. Bremerton? Have you come
back to settle in your state and
marry your first sweetheart? I
want real human story"
"a real human storyP repeat
ed Bremerton mechanically, and
smiledEa little bitterly at the irony
r. a,,a,,+c 1.,bict bod 1afE 1,ie 1;fa
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-12

before. And his first sweetheart
Lizzie Gray! She,was only fif-
teen then and he twenty-one, but
he was going to become rich and
famous in the metropolis-peF-
haps he would even make twenty
dollars a week-and then, when
that miracle occurred, he was go
ing to send her the fare to come
to him, and they would live hap-
PLY all their lives. He. had writ
ten-every day for a month, then
every other day, then twice a
week, once a week, once a month;
after a year his letters ceased.
After two years he had stopped
thinking. off her. Heshad heard.
not long afterWard,. that She was
married.
s.Framington Change here
for. Des MoinesH shouted the
conductor, and Bremerton start
ed up hastily and seized his suit
case. He had taken passage to
Des Moinesj although he had
been Indifferent where, he went.
Now that. he reflected; he had Sc
lected that place, subconsciously,
as it were, because the train pass
ed through Pennington. He had
wanted to see the old town again.
Standing upon the platform he
found the reporter at his elbow.
He had entirely forgotten him.
I'm afraid there's a wait of
two hours for the Des MONIES
train" he said. ave just missed
the connection. Now, Mr.. Brem-
erton, won't you please help me
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10

other expense. The men will receive
their share this evening when
an inspection of camp outfits will be
gone through to see If everything is
In good condition The men will
have also to report with their rifles
and allow them to be inspected. No
man Is allowed camp pay unless his
gun Is found to be in the best Of con-
dition. The salary received by the
boys when at camp, considering that
their living expenses are paid, is
good. Each private receives for his
ten days work check for $3.50;
corporals get SIS, while the serge
ants receive from $3.50 to $21.
Commissioned officers Of course re-
ceiye much more than this. The pay.
of captain amounts to about $685.;
first lieutenant about $55, while sec
ond lieutenant is paid about SAT-
Among the regimental officers large
pay is also drawn. Checks for their
camp work amounts to from $50 up|
to over 500. Considering that al
most every city of this size or larger
supports one or two companies Of mi
litia, the expense to Uncle Sam is
quite an item.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10

kind of goods he wished and finally
took fine black suit, one of the
best kept in the Smith store. In ad-
dition to this the visitor went to one
of the shirt cases and evidently not
at first finding what he wanted,
looked over the entire line and took
his choice. The underwear depart
ment also shows that he was man
of discrimination. Evidently the
man had a hat and shoes, as moth
ing in those departments of the store
was disturbed. In all the thief got
away with probably $50 worth Of
merchandise, taking but a. few
pieces, but getting the very best in
quality.
Next morning small piece Of
steel was found near the window
broken, shaped something like rob-
ber's implement and known as a
Jimmy" A bandana handkerchief
was wrapped around the handle of
the instrument and it had been us
ed to pry the window up after
breaking large enough hole in the
glass to move the lock on the wins
dow frame.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
y'LL TRY TO HAVE
new LIGHTS BY 18TH
Des Moines Street Men Buy Electro
iers-Des Moines Firm Prom
ises Quick Delivery.

The business men on Des Moines
street who have been interested in
the movement to procure electroliers
for their thoroughfare have at last
realized their ambition and Frank
u Murphy, of the O'Donnell Boiler
& IRON Woiks of Des Moines, left
this city Friday with an order
for twenty-eight Of the new poles.
The merchants of that street were
far more successful in this move
than they at first expected to be-, for
the electroliers are to be strung
from the Illinois Central depot south
to the corner Of Elm street, instead
of only reaching the court house cor
ner, as was at first attempted. The
city officials and business men inter-
ested will attempt to have the new
electroliers ready and lighted by the
evening Of Sept. Is, Watermelon
bay.
Four Of the new electroliers will
be located on the corners of the
streets intersecting Des Moines
street, with two for each alley. In
the parkings between the new high
school building and the court house
will be distributed six of the cleo
troliers, which will add much to the
beauty of that locality during the
evenings The purchasers of the new
poles have asked that they be an
chored in solid cement. This will
avoid breaking them from their
moorings, as has occurred in one or
two instances on Second street.
Supt. Mullins will put his full
force of men at work as soon as the
lights arrive and the work pushed
as vigorously as possible in the hope
Of getting them ready by the 18th.
Although 1T is not sure that the
work can be accomplished in that
short time the attempt will be made
Mr.. Murphy, who sold the new
lights to the Des Moines street citi-ii
zens. remarked that when the new
electroliers Were put UP this city
would be the best lighted town in
the state an where near its size.
1t is rumored that the business
men on Seneca street are also at
tempting to secure enough signers
to assure electroliers along their
street. Fall in, boys, fall in.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
victim Of STABB|Nc
ARRAY is DEAD
T. J. Brown, of This City, Badly Cut
a Week Ago, Dies in Fort
Dodge Hospital.

Fort Dodge Chronicle: After
fighting against death for four days,
T. J. Brown of Webster City, who
was injured in a stabbing ARRAY
Monday night, finally succumbed
and passed away last night at 11:00
o'clock. 1t will be remembered that
Brown was badly injured in fight
with Ben McClosky. during which
Brown received several stabs and
slashes. The most dangerous of
these wounds was stab in the left
lung and long cut in the abdo-
men which allowed the intestines to
come out of the mans body. Brown
was Immediately taken to the hos
pital and has since been hanging be-
tween life and death. Wednesday,.
there was a slight change for the
better but yesterday the reaction set
in and the injured man gradually
grew worse until the end came
Brown, who was about forty years
OF age. has been engaged as tiler at
Webster City for the past few
months in company with his son.
Another son resides at Elkhart, Ind.
and both were present at the time
of the death The two sons will ac-
company the body to Eikhart where
funeral services will be held.
Ben McClnsky, who is confined as
the county jail, is not aware OF the
fact that his victim is dead Every
day since the tragedy occurred the
man asked after the condition OF
Brown. He does not appear to be
worried but it is thought that when
the news of the death is told him
his true feelings will be shown.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
REPORTED THAT
WOODS IS FOR TAFT
Said That our Congressman has
Come out for the Re-Election
of the President.

Congressman Frank p Woods has
declared himself through the Chi
cago Record-Herald as being in fav-
or of President Taft. This is COM
mendable act on his part and this
paper cant see why there should be
any hesitancy on the part of any re-
publican Office seeker doing the
same Estherville Vindicator-Re-
publican
The Freeman-Tribune has heard
that Congressman Woods was con-
templating making such an an
nouncement, but did not give cred
ence to the report. 1t will now want
confirmation before it will believe it.
However, the Freeman-Tribune pro-
poses TO support Mr.. Woods, as he
was fairly nominated at the primary
and has made reasonably good rec
ord as progressive. 1t is his priv
ilege to support Taft or to support
Roosevelt. His private vote is his
own to be used as he deems proper.
In this matter 1t is well to accord
everyone the same privileges that
one demands for himself.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
FARM EXPERTS WILL
Be ASKED FOR
Movement on Foot to Empower
Boards of Supervisors to
Employ Them.

A movement that 1t is hoped will
result In a legislative act at the next
session permitting county boards of
supervisors, at their option, to EN-
ploy county agricultural commits
sioners, has been started throughout
the state.
The proposition in brief, is that
supervisors be permitted to levy a
special tax, to support. in all or in
part, the Office Of agricultural ex-
pert, such Office to give free advice
to. farmers On all matters pertaining
to crop growing. animal husbandry.
dairying, soil fertilizing and kindred
topics, to make experiments and
generally make himself useful to the
end that the products of the soil may
be bettered, in quantity and quail
ity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
Prompt Action was Lucky.

]. b. Hughes, the watermelon man
for the big celebration In this city
on Sept. 18th. seems to have been
very lucky in Npromptly closing a
contract for the supply of that fruit
for the Webster City celebration
This morning the Cooper Company
of Muscatine, reputed to be one of
the largest wholesalers Of melons in
that part of the state, wired Mr..
Hughes: Cannot furnish water
melons in that amount and quality.
Could get small ones but not that
many. Would cost $40 more.s per
carload" kilograms from other
firms failed to make prices. saying
that the crop was not what 1t had
been In previous years and that at
present they were handling no mel
ons. According to this state Of af-
fairs had the committeeman waited
we would have been forced to feast
on rather limited supply of small
melons. or have gone melonless.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
SENATOR LAfOL[EHE
AND GOV. HADLEY
Committee on Speaker Hope to Get
Two Of Country's Prominent
Il
Men on Watermelon Day.

Prepara tions for Watermelon Day.
September Is, are being hurried up
by the different committees. The en-
tertainment committee have sched-
-uled several top-liner attractions in
the way of circus and vaudeville
performances. These bookings are Of
high class and have been chosen
from any number of applications
from people from all parts of the
country. In this line the big day
will be one of the best ever held,
according to the committee on enter
tainment.
In place Of having but one speak
er, the gentlemen appointed to at
tend to this part of the program will
attempt to arrange for two of the
country's prominent men. Although
not heard from yet these two men
whom 1t Is hoped can he procured
are Gov. Hadley of Missouri and
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin.
V. c. Crosley, chairman of the pa
rade committee, assures US that the
1912 parade will have many new
features. and purses will be given
for different things never before Of
fered. A purse will be offered for
the largest family present and an
other for the family who comes the
longest distance to witness the feat
ures of the annual celebration. An
other is to be offered for the fattest
couple, while numerous others will
be hung up. The parade and purse
committees will have completed
their work in a couple of days.
As yet nothing definite aside from
the date OF the booster trip is
known. The date set for this by E.
S. Boudinot is next Thursday. The
advertisers will have some large
streamers made to be attached to
the cars taking the jaunt. Small
cards in different odd and attractive
shapes are also being made. The
financial committee will start their
work probably in the next day or
two. The usual subscription paper
will be passed around to the busi-
ness men and it is expected that
funds for the expenses of the day
will be easily met.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10

Des Moines, Sept. 9. Now that
the progressive state convention is
over and a part of a state sticket has
been nominated, with part Of a
congressional ticket, a few scatter
ed county tickets are provided for, it
is admitted that practically all the
prominent men who had to do with
the starting of the campaign in
Iowa for the progressive cause and
national candidates, were opposed
to the state ticket idea, and that but
for outside pressure there would
have been no state ticket or part of
a state ticket.
One reason for the insistence up
on a state ticket was to help the
situation in other states. For in
stance, state tickets were put UP in
Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and else
where. The progressives were being
quizzed as to why they should do so
in these states and make an excep-
tion of Iowa. They were accused of
Inconsistency and the charge was be-
ing made that they were insineere
in the claim they were putting forth
in those states as to forming real
political party. They simply had to|
do In Iowa what they are doing else
where or they would not be able to
make any headway.
Hence it was that with full
of the fact that statel
ticket in Iowa would detract from
the campaign for Roosevelt and dis
cussion of the principles, the mana
gers reluctantly fell in with the
plans made for a state ticket.
It1was through Medill Mccormick
that the national committee operat-I
ed to force the Iowa progressives to
put part of a state ticket in the
field. He spent three days here and
not only did he decide that a ticket
must be put up but he virtually de-
cided who should be the candidate
for governor. The attitude of Nc
Cormick was convincing that unless
Iowa did more than make a stand
for the principles of the progressive
platform and precipitated fight all
along the line there would be no
outside aid for the campaign here.
1t was either make nominations or
go 1t alone
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
Makes SECOND At
TEMPT AT SUICIDE
Rendon Smith is Prevented From
Taking His Life by His
Younger Brother.

Rendon Smith, the twenty year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Smith re-
siding on South Superior, who re-
Gently caused much excitement in
the city park by an attempt on his
life by swallowing poison, was again
prevented from suicide by his young
er brother. Albert, last Saturday af-
ternoon.
In his last attempt Smith used a
revolver instead of poison. Shortly
before the affair happened Smith and
young lady friend were seen sit
ting in the park, evidently in the
best of humor. Smiths brother on
his way up town passed through the
park while the couple were there and
the older brother stopped him. After
talking short time Rendon said he
was going to kill himself and drew
a gun from his pocket. but the young
people present reached him before
he could pull the trigger, and his
brother attempted to take the weap-
on. Smith broke away from his
brother and started running and had
again all but poured the contents of
the revolver into his brain when his
brother again seized him and this
time managed to get the gun.
Young Smith says nothing about
the trouble that has caused him to
attempt his own life: but his friends
claim that 1t is an affair of the heart,
They fear that some time his action
will be crowned with success and for
this reason he is being watched. 1t
is possible that the young man may
be mentally unbalanced, as his
health has been poor, but friends
and relatives who have known him
since boyhood have noticed no indi-
cations OF trouble Of this kind, aside
from his attempts at suicide.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
GERMAN LUTHERAN
MISSION FESTIVAL
Held Sunday in Nokomis Park Rev,
Miller and Boehm Preach in
German and English.

The annual mission festival OF
the German Lutheran church of this
city was held Sunday in Nokomis
park. Sermons in both German and
English We're delivered by Rev. Mil
Ter of Algona and Rev. Boehm OF
Ogden, Rev. Miller preaching in the
morning and Rev. Boehm in the af-
ternoon. At noon the members. Of
the congregation gathered together
for large picnic dinner served un-
der the shade trees of the park.
Large numbers were present from
the country and a liberal Offering
was taken for the missions support
ed by this church.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10

Preparations for the program for
dedication week are being pushed
forward by the pastor and board of
trustees OF the Methodist church.
Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes, d. D.,
Ill. D., who is at present holding
conferences in Iowa, has been asked
to deliver the morning address of
dedication Sunday and DR.. t. c.
Tiff ID, D., LII D., of Denver will
speak In the evening. During the
week Prof Wicks Of st. Louis will
give pipe organ recital and on
Thanksgiving Day a turkey dinner
will be served in the dining hall in
the basement of the new church.
Other plans for the week have not
yet been definitely decided. upon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10

er. All members and their families
are cordially invited to be there
with well filled baskets.
For the convenience of those who
do not have rigs of their own, the
committee have made arrangements
with the Bair-Ferrell Auto company
for free conveyance to the picnic
grounds from 10 a. m. to IL m. In
the afternoon the members will have
to procure their own conveyance.
A fine program of doings for the
day is being drawn up and the Odd
Fellows interested are looking for
ward to good time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
ENCAhP-
MENT |. 0. 0. +. PICNIC
VIII be Held on Old Fair Grounds
East of River Next Friday.
Sept. 18th.

The committee appointed in con-
nection with the annual Ridgely En-
campment l. O. o. F. picnic, an
nounce that all arrangements are
about completed for the above an
nual affair to be given on next Fri
day, Sept. 18th. 1t will be held on
the old fair grounds east of the riv-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
CLOTHING STORE
ENTERED AND ROBBED
Charles 7. Smith & Son Store Visit
ed by Robber- Takes Nothing
but the Best.

A thief entered the Charles T.
0ith & Son clothing store Friday
night by means of breaking one of
the rear windows and supplied his
wants with the best goods obtain
able. From tracks left by the rob-
ber 1t is supposed that he is a man
OF good taste in clothes. In fact he
made a most thorough search for the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
COMPANY c GETS
PAY FOR ENcAhPhENT
Capt. F. J. Lund Gets $500 From
Uncle Sam to be Disbursed
Among Soldiers.

For the ten days pay of company
c while in annual encampment this
year at Iowa Falls. Capt. F. J. Lund
received Saturday government checks
amounting to something over $500.
This money is for nothing but
camp pay and does not include any
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
Dog Killed by Auto.

The small dog belonging to e. Gill
bert was run over by an automobile
yesterday. The dog started to run
across the street and was caught be-
tween two cars coming from opposite
directions and rolled under the
wheels. The canine lived about an
hour after the accident.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
The firm OF Miller & Boeye. &c

The firm Of Miller & Boeye, gen.
eral insurance. has been formed
by Ray w. Miller and John A.
Boeye. two we'll known and first
class young men of this city. The
new firm are agents for some OF the
best companies in the country and
will write every kind of insurance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
PROPERTY
SACRIFICE FOR SON
The Real Estate of John Swan, at
Story City, to be Sold at
Referee Sale.

Story City, Sept. THE real es-
tate of John Swan, who turned the
property over to creditors after his
son wrecked his private bank locat-
ed here, will be sold at referees sale
on Sept. 2S, according to notice is
sued to creditors. The realty in
eludes the bank building.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
Change in School Hours.

The schedule of the local school
hours has been slightly changed the
past week. The morning session
now lasts from nine to twelve and
the afternoon from 1890 to 3:30.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10
Farm for $4,000.

D. E. Drakely purchased today
through the agency of Buell. &
Whitman a fine farm in Howard
county. consisting of a quarter sec
tion. paying for the same the sum
of $12,0
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-10

d. c. Robinson is reported quite
Ill at his home on Elm street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-31
Chips from the Winter Diamonds

Club, was able to extend his option
on the Philly franchise until January
is. In order TO appease Manager
Doom for all of the yarns about Mike
Donlin succeeding the red-haired
warbler, Locke chimes in with some
praise for the backstop-pi He says
he regards Doom as a future lumi-
nary in the managerial ranks.
Having brought Chance into the
limelight, President Farrell, of the
Yanks, cannot withdraw very grace
fully. New York fans do not care
how much Farrell pays Chance so
long as the Yanks have the peerless
leader at their head. Chance would
be we'll worth the money he de-
mands as a drawing card. and the
Yanks certainly need some of their
lost prestige.
Lou Criger will coach the Brown
pitchers next season, according to an
announcement from st. Louis.
Ed Beckett, a shortstop hailing
from the vicinity of Burlington, n.
J., has signed with the Waterbury
Comm Club.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-31

natl manager and Frank Chance was
given his unconditional release.
The new year looms up full Of
promise. The first tap of the baby S
gong brings Luther McCarty and Al
Palzer into the ring to make heavy
weight champion.
No team in the International
League looms up more formidably
for the 1918 championship.
The National League championship
seems to lie between New York and
Pittsburgh.
In the American League Boston
and the Athletics are favored to win.
Increased interest will be shown in
yachting on both coasts and Great
Lakes as a consequence Of Lipton's
visit.
The middleweight boxing cham
pionship will be settled between
Papke and McGoorty
The United States will make a bid
to recapture the Gordon Bennett
aviation trophy.
England and the United States will
struggle for the polo championship.
The United States will try to win
back the International motorboat trS-
phy. 4