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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
CENTRAL
RETRENCnMENT
Owing to Expenses Caused by the
Severe Winter the Company
is Economical.

Because OF the heavy expenses this
winter, due to the severe weather
and the machinists strike. officials OF
the Illinois Central in Chicago have
been welding vigorously the prun-
ing hook on authorized improve
ments along the road. In railroad
circles, the cancellations of authority
given for work on this division has
caused considerable comment.
The Centrars fiscal year ends
April 1 and it is thought one rea-
son for the service retrenchment Is
that the officials desire to make as
favorable a report to directors and
stockholders as is possible. 81
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
|SUCCUMBS TO ATTACK
OF TYPHOID FEVER
Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Swanson Of cass Township,
Passes Away.

The sad death of Hildur, the four
teen year old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nels Swanson, which occurred
last evening at the family home in
Cass township, has cast a gloom ov-
er the entire community in which
she lived. She was the eldest daught-
er of Mr.. and Mrs. Swanson. For
three weeks she had suffered with
typhoid fever, but up to the last day
or two hopes for her recovery were
entertained by the physicians in at
tendance on the young lady. How
ever, yesterday her condition became
worse and she succumbed last even
ing.
The deceased was born in Webster
City on May Is, 1897. At the age
of six years her parents moved to
the farm which is their present
home.
The funeral services will be held
at the English Lutheran church
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
Death of V. E. Ballou.

Victor E. Ballou, son Of the late
vivaldo A. Ballou, who resided in
Webster City in the early days, be-
ing publisher and proprietor Of the
old Hamilton Freeman when ]. d.
Hunter bought the paper forty-six
years ago, was killed a few days ago
in a railroad accident in Nampa, Ida
ho. The Ballou family went to Me-
vada, Iowa. from here, where the
elder Ballou purchased the Watch
man and conducted 1t many years.
the son Victor being associated with
the father in its publication during
the later life OF the elder Ballou,
who died some eight years ago in
Nevada. Since that time the son
has been In the employ OF various
railroad companies, being connected
with the Oregon Short Line at the
time OF his death. He has been max
ing his home in Idaho the past year,
prior to that he lived In Marshall
town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
DISTRICT COURT
IS GRINDING AWAY
Grand Jury Organized-Case Of Har-
nett Long Against the City
is Now On.

District court convened yesterday
afternoon with Judge Lee presiding.
The first case on trial was that Of
the international Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company against L. W. Ar
grave, ct al. The case was conclud-
ed this morning and the jury was
still out at the hour of going to
press.
The case of Harriet Long against
the city of Webster City is now on
trial to the Jury. Mrs. Long is su-
ing the city for $4,000 damages, al
legged to have resulted from falling
upon a defective sidewalk some
months ago on east Second street,
opposite the city hall.
The next case up is that Of o. w.
Hill VS.. Silas T. Dakin The assign
ment for tomorrow and next day is:
F. A. Bossert VS.. G. H. Brown, in
re-estate Of Samuel Perry, Oliver Sa7
line VS.. The Northern Construction
Company.
The grand jury was organized yes
terday by electing David Hunter
foreman and c. F.. Bishop clerk. The
jury is composed Of the following
gentlemen: David Hunter, r. A.
Richie, w. E. Pettinger, J. E. Simp-
son, G. G.. Jaycox, S. j. Overland, e.
P. Anderson
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
Woodstock Family Bereaved.

Mrs. Will ~Frakes of Woodstock
died Sunday night. her demise be-
ing caused by complication Of dis
eases. She leaves a husband and
four children, the youngest being an
infant only six weeks old.
Mrs. Frakes was a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Guinan, well
known old settlers Of Hamilton
county, and the many friends Of the
family will sincerely regret her sad
taking away.
The funeral services will be held
in the Catholic church in this city
Thursday morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
WILL issue FIRST
JUNIOR ANNUAL
Is the First Ever Published by Pu-
pills of Webster City High
..as School.
School.

The junior class of the high
school are making extensive plans
to publish an annual this year. This
will be the first publication of the
kind edited by the local high school
though it is a regularly established
custom in many of the large schools
over the state. @T
The annual will follow the gener-
al arrangement of a college year
book and contain sections devoted
to high school organizations and his
tory, athletics, literature, and jokes
Pictures of the faculty. Junior class
and athletic teams will be attractive
features. An appropriate binding OF
purple and gold leather has been
decided upon. The editorial stan
has been chosen with great care and
the new annual promises to be
publication Of real worth and great
local interest 1t will be dedicated
to supt. D. M. Kelly. The members
Of the staff are as follows:
Howard decentralization in
chief.
Melvin Drake-business manager.
Ruth Mag, Kenneth Paine-art
editors.
Eugene MelIer-athletics.
Marjorie Loring, John Smock--
literary editors.
Mable Anderson-society.
Goldia Campbell-miscellan
Bernice Berggren, Ralph Simpson
humorous.
Ruth Cooley-faculty editor.
Rosalind Cook-alumni.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

are to reach here today. These two
animals are something less than
twenty feet in length, and weigh
less than ton each.
A few young vandals are in the
habit of breaking up the sod and
committing other acts of deprada-
ton at the park. They ought to be
spanked. ~
Ed Mabbott is beginning to get
the Daniel Boone" in shape.
A very peaked hat and grin"
is the very latest for young ladies
on evening strolls.
Married, at the residence of W. B.
Howard last evening, Mr.. Chas.
Howard to Miss Nellie Cox, Rev.
Phifer officiating. AS the atmos-
phere was little "cooP the happy
pair started west on this mornings
train. May they soon return and
settle down to long and happy life.
The Fort Dodge Messenger pub
fishes map of the new tenth dis
trict and suggests Doll1ver as candi-
date for congress. There are fifteen
big counties. Gee, won't Dolly be
thin if spread over that much
prairie?
But the most interesting thing in
the cornerstone is an historical
sketch of the local Methodist socie-
ty which was published in the Free
man, March II, 1886. This sketch
was prepared by Will L. Clark and
was read at the farewell services
held in the first church building,
March IA, 1886. This interesting
chapter of local history will be pub
lished in the Freeman-Tribune to-
morrow. ...
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
Another Paving Joke.

Although the question of paving
and the kind of materials to be used
is a grave question to the taxpayers
Of Webster City, there is now and
then enough of the ridiculous intro
duced into the discussion to cause
much amusement and mirth. When
the council, with apparent serious
ness, passed resolution inviting
the property owners within the pro-
posed paving district to visit that
body and tell what kind (if any) Of
paving they wanted, it was general
ly believed that the biggest joke OF
the season had been pulled of, even
taking precedence above the secret
meeting stunt. But now comes Ed
Martin and caps the climax with the
following receipt to the Freeman
Tribune telling it how to run Its
business:
Eds. Tribune: I am not
in accord with your stand in the
paving matter of your criticism OF
the city council. II 1t staid at home
entirely It would be bad enough.
but when I pick up outside papers
and read about the grating city
council OF Webster City" it immedi-
ately resolves itself into "knock'
and is bound to result in harm to US
as city. I have paid for as much
paving as almost any other man In
this city and I have the fullest con.
fidence In the integrity of our city
council and am perfectly satisfied te
abide by their judgment, as l fee
certain they have investigated the
matter, much more fully than either
you or I have had an opportunity.
don't believe In asking men with
ability to practically contribute time
and energy to public service. ant
then have some crouch telling hin
how to perform his duty and II h
don't do It that way call him
CRATER. could get nine million
sfgners in an hour on petition tell
ing you how to run your paper. Stol
III, it's hurting the city.
/ q. II. Martin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
New Pressing Machine.

Manager Perry OF The Wardrobe
cleaning establishment has placed
an order for an American Garment
press which will arrive here in a few
days. This machine is the latest
pattern of garment steam press man
ufactured by the American Laundry
Machine company.
Mr.. Perry says this is the eleventh
machine of this pattern that has
been sold in the United States, II
having been on the market only q
few months. The new press weighs
about 1000 pounds and is much
faster than ordinary hand work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
Substitution Has Played Havoc


with many family's most cherish
ed, long planned home because they
followed the advice of some one
idead builder who thought perhaps
to improve upon Natures own tried
and tested material-lumber. The
time to guard against disappo1nt-
ment is at the start. Look around
and investigate the frame houses
that have been standing for as
many as fifty years and compare
them with those constructed Of 9TH
er materials. Time alone is the real
test of home building materials, be-
cause you don't build home every
ten years, and few people can afford
to experiment with fads or theories.
After making your comparisons
come in and see the nice, bright
lumber we have in stock and let us
tell you in actual figures what a
good frame house will cost you to-
day. Real facts are deadly to sub
stitution. %.'RE -f.
"There's No Place Like Home
diff Young & Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
Roberts-Rouse.

Some days ago q quiet wedding
ceremony was solemnized at the
Catholic parsonage by Father Nor
ton, uniting in marriage Miss Ger
trude Roberts and Mr.. Fred Rouse
The wedding was witnessed by the
relatives of the bride and groom
and much happiness through the
coming years was extended to them
The young couple will make theil
home in this city with the groom's
parents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
Elks Dance.

The local Elks held their last
dancing party last evening before
the Lenten season. A large crowd
enjoyed the hop and the fine music
of the Leach six-piece orchestra OF
Ackley. The affair partook some
what Of. leap year nature and Ia
dies choice was the chief feature OF
the evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
Has Sprained Ankle.

Mis- Matte Black, teacher in our
public schools, had the misfortune to
sprain her ankle last Friday noon
when returning home from school.
Though bad sprain, 1t is getting
along nicely and Miss Black hopes
to be able to attend to her duties
again soon. Mrs. S. w. meadow
is substituting for her.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
Woodmen Circle in Fort Dodge.

The Forest Grove Woodlands Cir
Gle Of this city were invited by the
Manchester Grove lodge OF Fort
Dodge to a joint social session In
that city tonight. About twelve la
dies left this morning to be present
at this gathering.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

A flock Of ducks was seen flying
north yesterday afternoon by To-
cal sportsman. This is generally a
sign OF the arrival Of spring. How
ever, 1t seems rather early as most
OF the ponds in this section are
frozen yet. The presence OF the
f,ock of ducks has been the cause
Of much talk among hunters. as
ducks generally do not go north I'M
til a month later than this.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
The combination sale yesterday al

The combination sale yesterday AT
Meadow View Farm, i've miles
southeast OF town. held by ]. 3. Ad-
anna and g. q. Ruppel, drew large
crowd. Some thoroughbred hogs
were disposed Of at good prices. The
highest price paid for a single pork
or was $50. Some Of them went at
$25 to $40. Mr.. Adams raises some
Of the finest Poland Chinas in the
country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

]. B. Devalcourt is suffering from
an injury to his right arm caused
by striking the member against a
radiator in his home several days
ego. Although nothing OF a serious
nature 1t is quite painful and war
ia CARRYING his arm in sling.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Miss Mae Mertzer, of Havelock,
who has been studying the spring
styles in millinery at Cedar Rapids,
spent Saturday in the city with her
friend, Miss Leona Grove, trimmer
at Miss Johnson's millinery store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Mrs. A. r. Gardiner Of harrisburg,
who recently underwent an opera
ton in Des Moines, was able to re-
turn to her home today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Miss Edith vanBuskirk, teacher
of the lower fifth grade, Is confined
to her home with mild attack OF
the prevailing malady-measles.
Miss Ruth latham is acting as an
efficient substitute.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Charles DeFrance of Williams, the
butcher succeeding G. P. McVicker
IN the Mercantile store, took up his
new position today. .,ar& 'E
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

The w. L. Macgoey family are
preparing to move into the Geo. w.
Lee residence, recently made vacant
by the Lees removal into their new
home directly west The Macgoeys
will move on Saturday OF this week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

The Methodist ladies will hold an
all day quilting tomorrow at the
home Of Mrs. Ray Hughes. S55 Wat
ar street. Picnic dinner at noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

The English Lutheran ladies aid
society will meet with Mrs. DR..
Hotchkiss tomorrow afternoon at 2
O'Clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
MRS. SKEPARDSON AT
BAPTIST CHURCH
Greeted by Completely Filled House
Last Evening-Lectured
on Japan.

A completely filled house last
night Is evidence Of the pleasure and
profit with which people are hear
Ing Mrs. Daniel Shepardson at the
Baptist church. The platform repre-
sentation was that of Japanese
drawing-room. This feature combin-
ed with her costume and her person.
alton of the japanese manners pro-
duced realistic scene.
Her exposition OF Buddha and
Buddhism was enlightening to all.
This part of her discourse was fol-
lowed by some vivid and very enter
tanning sketches Of japanese social
life. Through it all she made prom
inent the work and results OF Chris
tian missions, declaring the certain
triumph of the Christian religion.
The manner in which she held
the atten ton Of the large number OF
children was remarkable. Tonight
the subject of her lecture Is. Fac
cheus in the Land OF the Turk. II
will begin at 1880 o'clock and Is
free. Come on time If possible and
avoid the disturbance OF being late
Having purchased the II. d. Prin'
gle pump and windmill business.
will continue the same at the ole
stand. carry a full stock of wind.
mill and pump goods. Repairing 9
specially. Office phone, Martin 81
Residence phone. Martin 1875.
| 16d3t1f1s G. w. Smith.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

The ladies aid society Of the UNI
versalst church will meet with Mrs.
J. C. Jenkinson on Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock to sew.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
rEElD & TEED

Miss Grace Rouse has resumed her
duties in the G.. M. Rouse wallpaper
store, after a weeks vacation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

The Lee Kennedy family, who re-
side near Kamrar, are moving to the
McComb farm which they recently
purchased.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Olson, who re-
side on West Second street, are re-
joicing over the arrival OF oapy
boy Of standard weight, which came
to them on Sunday last.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Miss Minnie Helmick of Metcalf's
dry goods store is taking her vaca-
tion this week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Victor Christopherson, son of j.
Christopherson on First street, Is
seriously ill with pneumonia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

VIM. Whiteman and family have
moved into the Hollis home on the
corner of Des Moines and stockdale
streets.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

We are sorry to note that the con-
dition of Mrs. w. A. Merritt Is not
any better.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

The Christian ladies aid society
will meet with Mrs. E. F. Dennis
Thursday afternoon at half after
one, instead of Wednesday after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Master Ralph Helmick is confined
TO his home with an attack of the
measles.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

We are glad to note that Rev. j.
r. Faus rested very we'll last night
and is quite little better today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

An "Old Trlsty" 100 egg incu-
batter and two brooders for sale
cheap. Inquire at S54 Walnut s..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

r. I. Red eggs 81 per setting. A.
G. Kellogg, lit Bell avenue. east
side. 2-20f6t6s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20

Mrs. F. A. Boysen, who has been
suffering from a severe attack OF
grippe and measles. is much better.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
NEWSPAPERS FOUND IN STONE
Old Church was erected in 1856
Corner Stone Laid on the
Fifth Of May.

| the Methodist discipline, edltlon VI
1880. a. list of church officers, and
COPIES of the Northwestern Christian
Advocate, The Webster City Graphic
Geo. w. Bell, editor), The Webster
City Freeman g. D. Hunter and
Will F. Smith, publishers), and the
Webster City Argus Cd. c. Chase,
editor).
These papers make interesting
reading. The list of county officers
is given as follows:
County Auditorium. Anderson.
Clerk of Courts-G. H. Daniels.
Treasurer-Aug. F. HOFFMAN,.
Recorder-C. Thoreson.
Sheriff-Chas. F. Weston.
Stunt. of Schools-Geo. F. Richard-
son.
County surveyor-N. B. Everts.
Coroner-Dr. F. w. McCanon.
County Physician-Dr. c. I. Eberle.
Board of Supervisors-C. T. Fenton.
l.. Cottington, H. C. Hillock.
Following is. the list of city OIL
GERS: .ss.
Mayor-Chas. Wickware.
Clerk-A. P. Fleming.
ASSESSOR. H. Austin.
Treasurer-B. C.. Mason.
Street Com'r--James Hennebery.
Marshal-Wm. Woodruff.
COUNCILMEN. t&F
1st ward-A. H. Putnam, c. l..
dublin.
End ward-F. r.. Mason, G. Hath
way. 7rsay2a r H t+'t'
3rd ward-A. F. Hoffman, C. A.
Williams.
4th ward-B. Fenton, L. Clark. s.
The pastors of the local churches
were: IN EE
Methodist, w. d. Phifer.
Baptist, L. N Call. q
Congregational, ]. D. Wells.
Universalist, w. w. Nutting. ~
German Lutheran. pastors name
not given.
Catholic, J. F. Bremen.
Some of the advertisements have
rather familiar look, as for In
stance, E. P. scriven & Co., grocers;
Geo. w. Teed, pharmacy; Blanken-
buehler's Vienna Bakery; F. l.
Cash, merchant tailor: r. /. Burle-
son & Son, dry goods; Dodge & Bak-
er, monuments; N. & ]. B. Trum-
bauer, boots and shoes; H. A. Gran
dali & Co., groceries; F. D. Young,
lumber. ~
| Among the names Of professional
men we note the following: NJ
w. ]. Covil, N. B. Hyatt, Chase q
Chase, Wesley Martin. and Kamrar
& Boeye, attorneys. The physicians
cards do not contain the names OF
any now practicing in this city.
The following local items are OF
interest:
Hamilton county has 272 ex-sold-
iers.
The Webster City Water Mills are
grinding again.
G. H. Daniels Is building pretty
addition to his residence. q
We don't know when a move fol-
electric light will be made. but
l "a .h-,,,J ~ x,odo c~~Snn
The Methodist quarterly meeting
will be held next Sabbath at the
court house.
"The Wilson" was opened to the
public yesterday with a good pat
ronage from the start, and we hope
the future will be success. Hanna
ford Bros. are managers.
The Arcade restaurant, Mont
Hunter, proprietor.
Don't fail to see what Chrystie &
Younkee have to say this week II
their new spring ad.
Will F. Smith, of the Freeman, Il
building a pretty cottage near Hon
G. B. Pray's residence.
Married, in this city, March 31st
by Rev. w. d. Phifer, Thomas L
Knott and Anna Whitman.
S. B. Rosenkrans is already plan
ming for the opening Of his magnif
icent park for the coming summer
1t is useless to say that our peopl
j.. will have the usual amount Of soil,
I enjoyment OF this celebrated resort
Two live alligators for the par
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-02-16

cute acts of charity and benevolence;
here they may render their alteration
to the Deity, and from this hall may
be drawn the lessons from the lives
of the worthy, which Masonry, at all
times, seeks to impart.
Great Purposes Of Masonry
It is a common belief that the great
purposes of Masonry are secret, and
doubtless some make application for
membership impelled by curiosity to
obtain those secrets and to observe
the work. In fact the secrets Of Mas
onry are the least significant element
in its structure. Its ritual and its
secrets are but the settings, intended
to lend dignity and Crder to its work
and to insure the absence Of all frivol.
ity. They furnish means by which
tha tenets Of the order, and the great
lessons which it seeks to teach, may
be made most impressive and lasting.
humanity viii be Benefited
Ie.id that humanity was also to be
congratulated on the completion of
this structure. Humanity is to be
felicitated upon the completion Of any
structure designed primarily for its
benefit, ana especially when the bene-
flts to be derived are Of a spiritual
nature. In these advanced days some
cults and philosophers teach the ab-
sence of all natural law. But this is
not the teaching OF Masonry, which
is constructed on the theory that
tn ,re are principles Of right and
wrong, or natural lew which have en-.
dured from the beginning, and which
will continue to the last day; that
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