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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-06
HARRY LAUDER ILL;
SPECIALIST CALLED

LONDON, Oct. 5.-Harry Lauder, the
Scotch comedian, is suffering from a
painful intestinal ulcer A specialist
has been consulted.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-20
Ell JOROBADO

cada yez mas embarazado con su ar
ma La gran espada de Peyrolles pa
,ecla un Instruments de tortura para
Il.
20 Escribira ?-dijeron unos.
ri no escribira = contestaron los
demas.
El jorobado, en- el colmo de su im-
paciencia desenyain0 la espada y la
coloc6 a su lado sobrc la mesa Las
risas continuaron. CocardasSe apre-
70 el brazo a Passepoil
ii va esta dispuesto !-murmur6.
Sigamos todos sus movimientos.
La marimorena va a empezar- con
test6 PassepoiE
FL reIoj di6 las cuatro.
-Firmad, senorita-dijo ell jorobado
presentando la pluma a Aurora
La joven dud6: 6l la miraba
i Firmad con yucStro yerdadero
nombre, puesto que 10 sab6is l-dijo.
Aurora firm0. Dona Cruz, que mi
raba sobre ell hombro de su amiga, hi
10 un movimiento de sorpresa.
d Esta ! Esta?- pregmtaron los
curiosos.
FL jorobado, despu6s de contenerlos
con I'm gesto, tom6 la pluma y frm6
tambi6n.
i va esta Venid q yer. Vais a
asombraros.
Todos Sc acercaron. Ell iorobado
habia dejado la pluma y tom6 negli-
gentemente la espada.
i Atenci6n !-murmur6 Cocardas-
Sc.
II Ri instante ha llegado !-diio su
amigo.
Gonzaga y Peyrolles llegaron los
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-20

abrazarIe. Ilormdo de risa, y le lie
yaron cn triunfo como 81 fuera un mu-
neto Jonas obtuvo un txito loco
Cuando IIeg6 a la mesa eXclam6:
Deja&me, iros de aqui, que me
arrugdis el trajc No os acerqutis
tanto mi mujer. os 10 ruego. Dadme
una tregua, senores y amigos MOS, pa
IA que pueda regularizar el contrato.
Maese Griyeau lie preguut6 yues-
tros nombres apellidos, estado y lu-
gar de nacimiento.
Ell jorobado lie pregunt6:
% HabGis frmado vos?
Sin duda.
-Pues dejadme; yo hare 10 demas
-dijo Esopo rechazandole suayemen-
te de su asiento y sentandose en- su lu-
gar. La asamblea volyi6 a reir: todo
10 que hacia el jorobado les parecia
gracioSo Y oportuno.
Peyrolles hablaba en- yoz baja al
Principe, quien Sc encogia de hom-
bros. Peyrolles veia en- cuanto esta-
ba sucediendo motives de inquietud Y
alarma Gonzaga Sc burlaba de q
llamandole cobarde.
ii Vais a yer, vais yer -murmu-
raba ell jorobado
Y anadi6 sonriendo burlonamente
ii Vais a asombraros, palabra BE
bed entretant0.
Todos siguieron Su consejo. Men
tras las copas Sc llenaban el jorobado,
con mano frme, llen6 los blancos del
contrato
-iAl diablo la espada l-dijo, ira
tando de colocarIa en- posici6n menos
molesta.
Nueyas risas. El pobre Esopo parecia
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-20

primeros, y al leer el encabezamiento
del contrato retrocedieron asombra-
dos.
5Qut nombre ha escrito? Decid
el nombre!
FL jorobado habia prometido asom-
brarIos J cumplia su palabra. Euton-
ces presenciaron todos I'm extrano es-
pectacuIo Las torcidas piernas del
Jorobado Sc enderezaron, su tronco
creci6 y la espada afrm6se en- su ma
no.
ii Rayos y truenos grun6 Cocar-
daSse.-El tunante hacia en- otra dpo-
ca en- la plaza de las Fuentes mas no
tables descoyuntamientos.
FL jorobado al enderezarse. arroi6
hacia atrds sus cabelIos y sobre su
cuerpo esbeIto y robusto apareci6 una
noble y hcrmosa cabeza: la cabeza de
LagardGre.
IIeed eSe n0mbre l-dlIO fiiand0
su briIIante mirada en- la multitud es-
tupefacta
J al mismo tempo la punta de su
espada senaIaba la frma.
Todos los ojos leyeron con avidez
aquel nombre y un clamor immense
que tenia mucho de terror y no POGO
de sorpresa, len6 la sala.
ri Lagard6re Lagard6re
-Lagard6re 81; Lagard6re one
nunca falta sus citas.
I'm aquel momento en- que 81 estn
por dominaba sus enemieos nndo
lanzarse sobre ellos y ponerIos en- de-
sorden; pero no Sc movie. Con una
mano estrechaba contra su pecho IA
de Aurora y con la otra sostenia en-
guardia la espada. Coeardasse y Pas
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-20

Sa donde estaba ell contrato la mira
da de Esopo Sc encontr0 con de
COcardasse que acababa de ent~ar en-
ell salon con su companero ESQ 90 lie
hizo una rapida sena senalando al
mismo tempo su costado Cocardasse
comprendi6 porque cortandole el pa
so, dijo:
i Rayos Falta a tn atayi6 una
cosa, pecadorl
-5Qud lie falta -pregmtaron to
dos
Que me falta 2-pregunt6 con
acento candido Esopo
d Desde cuando Sc casa sin cspa-
da un gentilhombre p contest6 Co
cardasse.
i Es verdad, es verdad Repare-
mos ell olvido Una espada al joroba-
do! Estara gracioso con ella
Nayailles media con la vista todas
las espadas, mientras Jonas contest6:
No tengo costumbre me impidi-
ria andar
Entire las espadas de gala de los
conyidados. habla una Iarga y fuerte
de combate, propiedad de PeyrollF,
que no Sc habia usado jamds. Naval
Hes Sc apoder6 de ella Sc la entreg5
a Esopo
No es necesario-decia
Este la tom6 en- broma; pero Cocar-
dasse y Passepoil notaron que al tocar
la empunadura Sc tstremeci6 de ale
gria. Cuando Sc la hubo cenido de
j6 de protestar Aquella arma lie da-
ba un aspecto de extrana arrogancia.
Empez6 a ponerse de un lado a otro
de modo tan burlesco, que nadie pudo
contener la risa Todos quisieron
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
A Beautiful Garden.

Now is the time of year when the
lawns and gardens look the pretti-
est and 1t is a pleasing sight to ride
around our little city and see them.
When you look at all of the rare
beauty you wonder why any one
would think of California--for how
could 1t be prettier than our own
home state in the summer time?
The w. F. Kidder lawn on West
Boone street is what could be call
ed bower of beauty" Flowers in
abundance are planted there. the
most conspicuous of them being the
zenias, which form hedge around
the rest OF the garden. They are
four feet In height and are beanti-
full; all being Of rich, ox-blood
red.
| 1t just takes green grass and
lovely. delicate flowers to make this
a California country; but it takes
flowers and lots of them. for flow
ers are the sweetest things God
ever made. and forgot to put soul
In"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
INTEREST IN TENT
MEETINGS GROWING
Mr.. and Mrs. Copeland are Conduct
ing a Series Of Helpful
Meetings.

Z The tent meetings, which are be.
ing held under the auspices of the
United Brethren church, are attract
ing larger audiences every evening
Mrs Copeland last night preached
to a good sized audience on the sub
ject, "The Rich Fool" and the mes
sage was very clearly and forcefully
delivered. A number of the other
ministers of the city were present
at the service. Mr.. and Mrs. Cope
land sang very impressively the
duet, "Eternity's Night" Several
people made requests for prayers
that they might be led into the
light of a better life and the outlook
for definite results from these meet
ings is at present very encouraging
The meetings will continue during
this week and the general public is
cordially invited to attend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
SIS REWARD OFFERED
FOR INFORMATION
Son of Ike Woods, Missing, Offers
Money as Last Hope of Find
ing Father.

In final effort to locate his faith.
err, Ike Woods, who disappeared al
most a month ago, Tom Woods this
morning offered reward of $25 for
information leading to his where
abouts. This leave taking Of Mr.,
Woods is one of the most mysterious
of happenings, as no reason can be
given for it.
Some time ago the missing man
started for Woodstock where he had
ditch to complete, on which about
two weeks work was needed. This was
the last seen or heard of him in this
city. A few days after he had been
gone and no word received, gentle
man from Boone told of seeing him
the day following his going, at
Boone. He was talking to Mr.. Woods
who was perfectly rational. At that
time the ditch contractor told him
that he had come to Boone in order
to attend to some business and that
he was about to return to Wool
stock where he wished to finish the
big ditch. He has never been seen
at Woodstock nor at the ditch since.
Investigation found that the ditch
work had been done in good shape
and the completion of it would
mean quite large snm of money to
the contractor. The other financial
affairs of Mr.. Woods have been thor
oughly looked into and found to be
in good condition. All the ditch
contracts entered into by the absent
man were found to have been lived
up to by him. These were turned
over to his son, who will continue
them.
1t was feared that possibly the
man might have been mentally IN
balanced. However, this fear has
been dismissed, as Mr.. Woods has
been resident Of this vicinity for
twenty three years and no trace of
mental trouble was ever found in
him, or the record of his ancestors.
It is now feared that the man has
met foul play from some tramp or
other individual wanting money, as
it is thought that he carried large
sum on his person at the time of his
Disappearance. AS the search has
been going on for month the fam
lily of the missing man are almost
ready to give up, but as a last hope
the reward for information is being
offered.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Go to Auto Races.

Walter Wilson, Will Biernatzk
and Dick Terrell left this morning
for Boone in the formers automo-
bile, where they will take in the au'
to races that start this afternoon
Much interest in the Boone races Ii
being shown all through the state
The Boone Driving Association has
gathered the best talent of the mid
die west for their events and have
some distances that will attract
much outside patronage. "Iowa's
Pride" Frank A. Gotch, will appear
as one OF the starting officials al
Boone, as we'll as some other famed
sporting men from all parts of the
state.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Good SATISFACTION
ON OPENING NIGHT
Chase-Lister Theatre Company
Opens Weeks Engagement
Last Evening.

The opening evening of the
Chase-Lister Theatre Company's en-
gagement in their tent north OF the
Illinois Central depot, gave good sat-
isfaction to the large crowd who
were in attendance last night. The
play staged was entitled "a Wolf in
Society,"" in four acts, and the first
nighters found well balanced ag-s
gregation of thespians, in an inter-
esting Offering. In fact the Chase
Lister Company has a company of
players who are above the average.
The company has a large tent
that is we'll ventilated and arranged
for the ease and comfort Of their
patrons. Electric lights are in use
and their footlights and back stage
electrical effects are the same as are
found in any play house. The rear
part of the tent Is arranged into
dressing rooms on wood floors that
offer every accommodation to the
actors in their preparation for the
nights work.
One Of the features of the COM
pany is Mr.. Anslie, who is probably
the smallest man who has ever Wis
tied the city. The small man is only
two and one half feet in height, but
in intellect he is not dwarf. Much
of the business of the company is
left in the hands of their miniature
member and he is busy man. Mr..
Anslie has a thorough understanding
of several different lines, as his
twenty-seven years have been spent
in many different positions. Early
in his career Mr. Ans'ie was en-
ployed by a telegraph company, at
another time as clerk with a rail-
road company. Since then he has
been at the head of an operators
room with a telephone company. In
the show business the small man
seems to be right at home and may
be found directing the work of set
ting the tents or almost any thing
else pertaining to the work.
The Chase-Lister Co. will be in
the city for the remainder Of the
week, giving a play each evening
and a matinee on Saturday after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
SENATOR Makes
A FLYING VISIT
Junior Senator Comes to Iowa and
Returns Hurriedly to
Washington.

Senator Kenyon was in FIT. Dodge
yesterday, but returned to Washing.
ton last night. 1t is reported that
he came on business, but the know
ing ones think his visit had some
political Importance. The Register
and Leader says:
Something of mystery surrounded
Senator w. S. Kenyon's hurried Wis
it to Iowa yesterday. The senator
arrived in Fort Dodge late yester-
day afternoon, having left Washing
ton Saturday evening without pre-
vious announcement. The Washing
ton correspondents, in fact. were not
sure as to his destination, but it
was supposed he had gone to Iowa.
During his brief stay in Fort
Dodge he could not be reached by
long distance telephone.
During the afternoon it was said
he had gone to the Country club and
would not return until 6 O'Clock. At
that hour it was said he could not
be located. Later the telephone
company reported that he had just
taken the night train for Washing
ton. 1t is thought that he held a
conference with some of his closest
political friends and advisers while
in Fort Dodge.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Stop the Racket.

Freeman Tribune: Every city OF
much consequence nowadays has an
ordinance against motor cars and
cycles running with mufflers open
and from the way the most of the
NUTS in this city are vieing with
each other in trying for the prize
on real noise is a corker. Why it is
that so many people have to be reg
ulated before they have sense
enough to fall off hay wagon is
more than I can understand and If
was mayor the first one caught
running in the city limits with muf-
fer open certainly would get his.
e. II. Martin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
1.-THE WEATHER AND
CROP CONDITIONS
Past Week Almost Ideal for Farm
Operations Crops are Gener-
ally Good.

Des Moines, July 30.-Special to
the Freeman-Tribune: The condi-
tions during the past week were al
most ideal for growing crops, and
for haying, harvesting and thrash
ing. The temperature was about
normal, and while the rainfall was
generally deficient, nearly all parts
of the state received light to copious
showers. Some localities in the
southern districts, however, need
rain badly for corn. potatoes and
pastures, but for the state as a whole
all crops are in excellent condition.
Haying is nearly finished, and the crop
has been put up in fine shape. The
yield of hay is better than antici-
pated and the quality is extra good.
The small grain harvest has pro-
crossed rapidly, and the bulk of it
will be completed by the end Of the
coming week. Early reports show
some exceptionally large yields and
fine quality of grain. The yield Of
winter wheat ranges from twenty
five to fifty bushels per acre; oats
thirty to sixty-five and barley, TWEEN
ty-two to thirty bushels. No tim
othy has yet been thrashed, but a
large acreage has been cut for seed.
Corn has made rapid growth, and
the early fields are shooting nicely,
but the crop as a whole is not yet
quite up to the normal in size and
development, although the prospects
are good for better than an average
yield if favorable weather continues.
Potatoes are generally in good con-
dition and give promise of a large
crop.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Class of New Members.

Rev. ]. w. Peterson Of the United
Brethren church Of this city recent
ly took into the church at Oak Glen.
as a result Of the recent tent meet
ings held at that church, a class of
eleven new members. On next Sum
day the right of holy baptism will
be administered at an open air SER
vice held on the banks OF the Boone
river near the church. = aat
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Crawford Family Reunion.

A family reunion Of the Thomas
Crawford family occurred last Sum
day at the Chas. Crawford and
Frank Blair homes in this city. In
all sixteen representing all but two
members Of the family were present.
The reunion started Sunday morn
Ing when the family gathered at the
Chas. Crawford home partaking OF a
sumptuous luncheon. In the even
ing they were entertained at the
Frank Blair home and enjoyed a
family supper, after which they re-
turned to their homes all of which
are in Hamilton county. Those pres
emit were: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Crawford Chas Crawford, G. G.
Stafford and A. P. Crawford Of Lin
coin township. The grand children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford
who were present were
Mary Crawford Homer Crawford
Eva Crawford Alice Crawford
Laura Crawford Gladys Crawford
George Blair IDis Crawford
Fred Blair Blanch Crawford
Marvin Blair Clarence Crawford
Watermelons are cheap now at
Sheldon's. 2sd2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
Had More Work Than They Could
do and Will Meet Again
This Evening.

The city council found more than
they could accomplish at their ses-
sion at the city hall last evening
and were forced to adjourn until to-
night when their work will be re-
sumed. Bids on the proposed new
fire house and the heating and
plumbing contracts for the place
were opened. In the bids for the
house two were offered, w. J. Zit-
terrell being low, while G. E. Atkin-
son was about $1,000 higher than
his competitor. The bids of the
house were: w. J. Zitterell, $11,-
$50; c. E. Atkinson $12,214. In
the plumbing and heating bids B.
Ermels was found to be low with a
bid of $2,236. The other bids open
ed were as follows: A. F. Mueller,
$2,621; F. R. Mason C Sons, $2,55S;
L. V. Mills, $2,577. AS yet nothing
definite has been done on the matter
of accepting any Of the bids but it
is probable that the matter will be
settled tonight. In the event of one
of the bids on the proposed new fire
house and the plumbing and heating
being accepted tonight, notice Of
thirty days will be given for a spec
ial election, in order that the citi-
zens may vote on the question.
The matter of regulating the
financial account of the supplies Of
the city was again taken up and
will be left in the hands of the sup
ply committee. It is probable that
this account will be arranged so that
the supply condition will be tabulat-
ed by the city clerk.
The matter of adjusting the fire
whistle was also brought up and at
ter being considered was left to the
fire committee. It seems that since
the fire whistle has been removed
to the new place it cannot be plain
~ heard in all parts of the city and
J. : L.. . = .
kicks" have been registered on that
account. The council will leave the
adjustment of the fire warning to
the fire committee.
r. McFerren appeared before the
council asking that the grade OF the
curb be raised in front of his build
ing on Seneca street. which is rent
ed by Barney Brin. The adjusting
of the grade will be in the hands of
street and alley committee and en-
gineer c. H. Currie, who will report
tonight.
The signing of permit issued by
the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
way for the crossing of their tracks
with sewer main was also consid-
cred and by motion was left to the
sewer committee.
A resolution was adopted by
which paragraph will be added to
the plans and specifications for the
laying of pipes, installing of gates,
connections and fire plugs whereby
the contractor will be forced to fur
nish without additional charge, a
book containing exact measure of
pipes laid, with locations, of all
mains, fittings, valves and fire
plugs.
A resolution was passed in con-
nection with the extending of the
city water mains to all parts of the
city The extensions have been dis
cussed heretofore. but the resolu-
ton on the matter was not adopted
until the last meeting.
Owing to the lateness of the hour
the city fathers then called an adj
journment until tonight.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Suffers a Slight Stroke,

Mrs. w. H. H. Smith suffered a
slight stroke of paralysis last Sat
urday afternoon. 1t was reported
that Mrs. Smith was very i'll but
such is not the case. She has not
been confined to her bed and is able
to get about the house. She will
doubtless be as well as usual in a
few days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

w. e. Brown has been improving
the interior Of his home by retint-
ing the walls. The living room has
also been enlarged by taking out
the partition in the hall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

Will Wilder is adding some at
tractive improvements to his resi-
dence in the west part Of the city.
Two new rooms and porch are be-
Ing built to the house and it will be
one of the neatest cottages in the
city when finished.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

The United Brethren ladies aid
society will meet for work on We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of
Rev. j. w. Peterson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Another Farm Sale.

w. c. Burleson has purchased the
Alexander $40 acre farm five and a
half miles north Of harrisburg for
$125 per acre. ]. N. Olmstead made
the deal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Death Of Dr. Slate.

DR.. F. G. Slate of Fort Dodge,
who had an Office for dentistry in
this city number of years ago,
making periodical visits here to
practice his profession, died at his
home Sunday night at the age OF
seventy-eight. The doctor located
in Fort Dodge in 1859. being the
first dentist to locate in this part OF
the state.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Meeting of Lodge staff.

All members of the Superior Re-
bekah lodge staff are requested to
meet at Elmo hall tomorrow even
ing at eight o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

The Christian ladies aid society
will meet at the home of Mrs. L. =
Mott on Wednesday afternoon at
1880 for social session. A ten cent
lunch will be served and all are vel.
come.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
A. N. Boeye Improving.

A. N. Boeye spent very comfort
able night and has rested easily to-
day feeling better than any day
since the operation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

Lost, gold watch on road be-
tween Webster City and Homer.
Finder please return to this Office
and receive reward. 29d2f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

Little lola Whitson, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ
Whitson, who died yesterday OF
diphtheria, was taken to Jewell this
morning where she was buried in
the Jewell cemetery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

In view Of the fact that the seven
principal live stock markets have
seen a beef shortage of nearly five
hundred million pounds since the
first of January. farmers will take q
good deal of interest in the articles
in The Iowa Homestead on the sub
ject of economical and profitable
beef production. The Homestead is
the greatest farm paper OF the West
and is entitled to liberal patronage
We club 1t with our paper at the
low price of $l.75 per year for both
publications. Farmers who can de-
vote some time to canvassing fol
subscriptions to The Homestead may
learn of most liberal offer by writ
ing to James M. Pierce, Publisher OF
The Homestead, Des Moines. la. fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

A number of persons from Wool
stock attended the Chase-Lister
show here last night. Among them
were some who were regular attend
ants at the show during their two
weeks stay at Eagle Grove previous
to coming here, which speaks ~ell
for the company. s'aa1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

Mrs. Effie Kantor has returned to
her duties at the Scriven grocery
store after an absence of several
weeks.