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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
Important to Our Subscribers.

The publishers of Webster City
newspapers have received notice
from the postoffice department at
Washington that the ruling adopted
sometime ago. that all weekly or
semiweekly newspapers being sent
TO subscribers who are year or
more in arrears must be discontin-
ued, is to be enforced by the depart.
ment. The ruling is arbitrary and
must be complied with, otherwise the
publisher will be denied the usual
rate of postage. Whether this pro-
cedure is matter of justice or not
is immaterial. The newspaper man
has no other recourse and the mat
ter is therefore in the hands OF the
subscribers-either the back dues
must be paid or the paper discon-
tinued. In order to comply with
this ruling all our subscribers who
are year or more in arrears
must settle or the paper going to
their address will be discontinued
We recently sent statements to all
who are owing us and these must be
responded to without delay. We
hope all our friends will heed this
notice and not blame, the publishers
for enforcing a ruling which they
can in no way disregard.
Very truly yours.
f-t-tf The Freeman-Tribune Pub. Co.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
CALLED TO Her
ETERNAL HOME
Mrs. F. A. Bishop Dies at the Home
of Her Daughter, Mrs. Jude
Bingham.

Mrs. F. A. Bishop died this fore
noon at II o'clock at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Jude Bingham,
921 James street, following a long
illness.
Esther Annie Dodson was born
March IA, 1888, in Champaign coun-
ty, Ohio, and was therefore seventy
four years of age when called to her
final rest. She moved to Illinois
with her parents in 1S4S, and was
united in marriage with Mr.. F. A.
Bishop in Towanda, Illinois, on
August 2S, 1856. The family moved
to Hamilton county in 1891 and
from here to Colorado in 1907. They
had recently returned to this city.
Mrs. Bishop is survived by five
children-Mrs. Jude Bingham OF
this city; Mrs. Rosa Collins OF
Hutchinson, Kansas; D. D. Bishop OF
Normal, Illinois; e. C. Bishop, Has
well, Colorado; L. P. Bishop, Limon,
Colorado.
The deceased was most excel
lent woman and her many friends
in the different localities where the
family have made their home in
years past will mourn her death.
A brief funeral service will be
held at the Bingham home tomor-
row afternoon at 4 o'clock, conduct
ed by Rev. c. H. Kamphoefner OF
the Methodist church, Mrs. Bishop
having been a long time member OF
this society. The body will be TAX
en- to Towanda. H., her old home,
where the final service will be held
and the remains laid to rest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
Our Inside Advice on Home Building

cannot be bought, because we have
too many good friends in this town
among the carpenters and architects
who make their living from this sort
of knowledge and experience. We
will, however, offer suggestions to
prospective home builders as to the
kind of lumber they should use
when we know they are sincere in
giving us an order, and frequently
we throw in for good measure some
of that inside experience which
more than offsets the small legiti-
mate profit we make on the lum-
Der. We're extremely particular
about the drying Of the lumber we
handle, because its life and durabil-
ity depends great deal on this feat
ure of its manufacture. Baked lum-
Der is brittle and subject to early
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Since the National Sewer Pipe
Company commenced the building of
their new plant the officials of the
Crooked Creek road have taken great
interest in it's progress and have
been offering every assistance posi-
BILE. 1t is claimed by those in touch
with the owners of the Fort Dodge
interurban company that when this
large plant is built that they will
connect their road with the Crooked
Creek and then electrify the road,
thus making direct connection
from Webster City to Fort Dodge by
electric cars.
The fact that their chief electri-
cal engineer, Mr.. Richards of Boone,
has been in consultation with the
directors of the National Sewer Pipe
Company, and has made them an Of
fer to furnish electric power to run
their entire plant, is very good evil
dence to the onlooker that they are
figuring quite strongly on electrify-
ing the road We understand that
he has offered very low rate to the
local company and they are taking
the matter up with their superin-
tendent and architect as to the adj
visibility Of accepting the offer. If
this company decides to use electric
power they will be large users of the
wiry fluid, as the plant will require
from 400 to 500 horse power to OPP
crate at full capacity.
The building of this big plant and
the electrifying of the Crooked
Creek will mean a great deal to
Webster City and Hamilton county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
Col. Young Thursday Night.

Col. LATE Young of Des Moines,
candidate for U. s. senator, will
speak at the court house in this city
next Thursday evening. The ad-
dress will be political one and ev-
erybody is heartily invited to turn
out and hear the colonel expound
the political issues of the day. Mr..
Young is well known to be an able
and interesting speaker by the peo-
pie of this city and they will I'M
questionably be well entertained by
turning out to his speech.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
SCHOOL BOARD
ELECTS TEACHERS
Vacancies in Roster of Instructors
Supplied With Exception
of Principal.

The Webster City board of educa-
ton held a meeting last evening at
which time the remaining vacancies
in the corps of teachers for the local
schools were supplied, with the ex-
ception of principal.
The teachers elected at the meet
ing are as follows:
l.. r. Moyer-Science and Ath-
letics.
Albert Grinnell - Commercial
and Athletics.
Elizabeth Black-Lower 5th.
Carrie McLaury-Advanced 5th.
Alta Bailey-4th.
The new commercial and athletic
teacher, Mr.. Albert Grinnell, comes
from Tabor, this state, and Miss
Elizabeth Black, instructor in the
lower 5th, is from Iowa Falls.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
Fancy Price for Farm.

Buell. & Whitman yesterday sold
to NJ. Seiser one of the Geo. H.
Reinicker farms in Independence
township. comprising $50 acres, at
$161 per acre. the total considera-
ton being s51,520. This is nice
price for nice piece of land.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
ROYAL Neighbors to Fort Dodge

Members of the camp of Royal
Neighbors TO the number OF about
forty went to Fort Dodge this morn
ing TO attend the district convention
of that organization and assist In
the initiation of new candidates
A large class OF about one humid
red members from the various camps
of the district will be initiated and
the camp from this city under the
direction of the Supreme Manager,
Mrs. s. B. Bair. and local command
er, Mrs. A. E. Anderson, will do the
initiatory work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
A New Porch Added.

w. J. Hubacher has been improv-
ing the home recently purchased by
him on Water street by the addition
of fine new front porch and sum-
mer kitchen. An outside cellarway
is also being put in and cement side
walks laid about the premises.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
More Cool Kitchens.

Nine more Webster City kitchens
will be cool and comfortable this
summer. The Webster City Gas Co.
sold up-to-date gas ranges yesterday
to the following: r. H. Ash, w. P.
Black, l.. F. Bossert, r. Coulson, j.
F.. Crawford, VIM. Crynes, Fred jan
sen, Mrs. Virginia Jones, Geo. Wy
ckoff.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

The Church VS.. the Saloons-Lo-
cal Pastors.
Tobacco and the School Boy
Prof. D. M. Kelly, Webster City.
w. c. T. U. Prizes and Plans for
Essay Contest Work-Mrs. L. Toll
lifson, Slater.
Scope of our Work-Mrs. j. E..
Clark, Webster City.
The Duty that Lies Next-Mrs.
Earl B. Wilson, Webster City.
Importance of Systematic Closing
of the Years Work--District Presi-
dent. r.
Report of Committees.
Reading of Journal.
Benediction. ~E ,. ., De,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
Date for Junior Play.

The Junior class have decided to
give their class play, My Lord in
Livery, at the armory opera house
on the evening of May 18th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Weedman,
residing on Stockdale street, are
mourning the death of their infant
son, which occurred Sunday. The
little one was only six days old.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

We note by Washington dis
patches that w. H. Ennis of this
city has been granted a pension Of
$40 per month. Served him right.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Miss Lola Staver is taking Mrs.
VIM. Inman's place at the ticket
window of the Isis during the alb
sence of Mrs. Inman, who was
called to Iowa City by the illness of
her son-in-law, w. o. L. Brown.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

The Christian ladies aid society
will meet at the home of Mrs. John
E. Olmstead, corner of Prospect and
Boone streets, on Wednesday after
noon at 1:3O for work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

The ladies missionary society of
the Baptist church will meet tomor-
row afternoon at $3.50 o'clock with
Mrs. Wesley Frank
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

E. Frankowsky, the new Chiro-
practic practitioner who has locat-
ed in this city, has taken rooms at
the st. James Hotel where all in
3terested may consult him. See an
nouncement elsewhere in these
pages.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Earl Mccullough is assisting as
salesman in the Sheldon Bros. groc-
cry for a short time. \
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Miss Nell Cunningham is suffer
ing with an attack of tonsilitis.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

The meeting Of the Swastika So
ciety will be on Wednesday evening
with Mrs. w. Z. Brown, instead of
Wednesday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

decay, while slow dried lumber re-
tains all of its natural life. You
want the best. We've got it-come
in and we'll prove it.
There's No Place Like Home"
diff Young G Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Harold Mabbott leaves tomorrow
for Maquoketa, where he will act in
the capacity of relief express agent
for ten DAYS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
Preliminary Meet.

The Senior class of the high
school won the home field and track
meet, held at the driving park yes
terday afternoon, by 5 points. This
meet is held every year in prepare
ton for the annual affair of the
Boone Valley Athletic Association.
Many good records were made at the
park and all the men showed up
well. The standing of the different
classes who took part in yesterdays
meet follows: Seniors A, Juniors
80, Freshman IS, Sophomores z.
The Boone Valley meet takes
place in Eagle Grove next Friday.
The ladies aid society of the M.
E. church will meet Wednesday aft
ernoon at the w. T. Baxter home. A
ten cent lunch will be served at the
close of the meeting. II is hoped
there will be good attendance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Raymond France has accepted {
position in the Robson cafe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
An Enjoyable Recital.

The pupils of Miss Carrie Snow
gave delightful recital at her
home on West Elm street, Saturday
afternoon. Nearly hundred guests
were present. The program consist
ed of instrumental solos and duets,
also we'll rendered vocal solo by
Miss Snow. The pupils acquitted
themselves very creditably, those
who have taken several terms play
ing difficult numbers with almost
faultless technique and expression.
Even the little people played with
remarkable ease and confidence.
Those present feel much indebted
to. Miss Snow and pupils for an aft
ernoon of genuine enjoyment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Miss Louvie Wickwire, second
trimmer in Miss Johnson's millinery
parlors, is taking weeks vacation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Found, small purse. Owner can
get it by calling and describing
same. a.@- IKE diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. V. L. Clifton will
entertain the Waukoma club at a
six O'Clock dinner on Wednesday ev-
ening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

AT the meeting Saturday evening
in the Saratoga church the follow
Ing committees were appointed to
look after arranging the memorial
day program for that vicinity These
were selected: Committee on speak
er-J. N. Maxwell, Jack Mcfarland.
On program-Chas Huddlestun, Ed
ma Kesler Decoration-Bessie Nc
Farland, Hattie Hill, Mrs. VIM. De-
France, Bessie Kesler, Matte Groves.
Music. L. Groves.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Will exchange my we'll improved
160 acre farm adjoining the town
site of Hampden, located in the ia
nous lake region of North Dakota.
for a farm of equal value in either
Hamilton, Hardin or Winnebago
county, Iowa. ! came from this To-
cality of Iowa IA years ago, have
made good out here and desire to re-
tire somewhere near my old neigh
bors. Prefer an so or 100 acre
farm with fair improvements, close
to town and school and must be
priced right. My price is s42.50 an
acre and is very reasonable as land
of the same quality has been sold as
high as $50 an acre during the last
several weeks. Am looking for a
good square deal. and If interested
write direct TO owner, Box 206,
Hampden, Ramsey County, N. d. fls
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

Fine job work at this ONCE.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07
AMONG THE CLUBS

There will be no m citing of the
Seven O'clock club this week.
Mrs. w. z. Brown will be hostess
to the Swastika society on Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs G. +. Atkinson will be hos
tess to the Wednesday 500 club with
luncheon at one.
The Bridge club will meet with
Miss Mary Chamberlin on Wednes-
day afternoon at half after two.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-07

We believe that every week of the
year a farmer will find in the coll
umns of The Iowa Homestead some
hint or bit of practical experience
that will help him to be better
farmer and to make more money
from the farm. It's advice on poul-
try raising is given by men and
women who know how to make
chickens, turkeys and ducks bring in
more clear profits than any other
division Of the farm. They are farm
ers, SO their experience must be of
value to all. The Homestead is said
to have a larger circulation than
any weekly farm paper in the world.
We club with it at the rate of $1.75
per year for both papers. fits
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-22
FOR EVERY FAMILY
MEDICINE CHEST

To the head of every family the
health OF its different members is
most important, and the value of an
agreeable laxative that is certain in
its effect is appreciated. One OF the
most popular remedies in tse family
medicine chest is combination OF
simple laxative herbs with pepsin that
is known to druggists and physicians
as DR.. Caldwell's Syrul Pepsin. This
preparation is mild and gentle in its
action on the bowels, yet positive in
Its effect. A dose of Syrup Pepsin at
night means relief next morning,
while its tonic properties tone up and
strengthen the muscles of stomach,
liver and bowels so that these organs
are able in short time to again per-
form their natural functions without
help.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in SOC and $1.00
bottles. If you have never tried this
simple, inexpensive, yet effective
remedy, write to DR.. w. B. Caldwell,
POI Washington St., Monticello, ILL.,,
and ask for sample bottle. DIR. Cald-
we'll will be glad to send 1t without
any expense to you whatever.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-22
Rich "Catch" of Whales.

An exciting whale hunt took place in
the upper reaches of Loeb Erisort.
Lewis, Scotland the other week. A
crew of fishermen sighted the
school off the village of Habost.
and after chasing them from side
TO side of the loch for consider
able time, they succeeded in driv-
Ding them In as far as the rapids
near the village Of Balallan. Here the
whole township turned out, the young
men In boats armed with all kinds OF
weapons. The boats formed bridge
almost across the loch, and amid a
scene of great excitement, the whales
were driven into the shallow waters at
the head Of the loch. The crews Of the
boats jumped into the water among
the whales, and In a short time the
whole school of 81 was secured On
the following day the work of
cutting up began, every family in tho
Village getting an equal share. The
melting of the blubber into oil, which
Us highly priced by the wool splnners
I'M the district, has since actively pro-
ceeded.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-22

Then you realize that ! am right?'
Yes" slowly. but making no eff
fort to release her hands. yet is nc
other escape possible?"
None within my knowledge"
And you must go?'
Il must go-unless you bid me
stay"
"Oh, ! cannot: | cannot at such q
cost" she cried, and | could feel her
body tremble with the intensity of her
emotion. But. Captain Wayne. oul
friendship surely need not be severed
now Tor ever? | cannot bear to think
that it should be. am no cold. heart
less migrate, and shall never forget
what you have done to serve me
value every sacrifice you have made
on my behalf Let us indeed part
now If. as you say. 1t must be so:
yet surely there are happier days In
store for both of us-days when the
men of this nation will not wear differ
ent uniforms and deem 1t manly tc
fight and kill each other"
The great struggle will certainly
cease, possibly within very few
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-22
Gay Deceiver Brouuht to Book,

Eleven sorely deceived women
marched into the Vienna lower
criminal court recently to give evil
dence against a man who had prom
Used the entire batch marriage, and
had borrowed money to the extent Of
about $4,000 from them The pris-
foner, Karl Hruby, AZ years of age, be-
longing to an itinerant band of must
clans, smllingly acknowledged that he
had been solemnly betrothed- almost
equal to marriage in that country-to
all the women. The Judge asked which
one he had intended to marry He said
that he had not thought of marrying
any of them. as he had already one
wife at home in his native place The
Judge sentenced him to three and one
half years Imprisonment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-22
CHAPTER xxxlv.
A Plan Miscarried.

| remembered as hurried down the
! back stairway her flushed face. but
could recall no look of indignant pride
in those clear eyes whose pleasant
memory haunted me. She Lowell me
of this now felt doubly assured. and
| the knowledge made my heart light
even while | dreaded the consequences
| to us both.
stepped out into the kitchen and
came to a sudden pause, facing a table
| laden with such a variety and abun-
dance Of food as had been strange &c
me for many long day. Directly OPP
posite, a napkin tucked beneath his
double chin, his plate piled high with
good things, sat Ebers, while at either
end beheld Mr. and Mrs. Bungay sim.
ilarly situated The establishment OF
our meeting seemed mutual. The Ser
geant, apparently feeling the necessity
of explanation, wiped his mouth SO
! berly.
Il vos yoost goin' to fill me op NIT
der dings like a good soldier. Captain
| he said in anxiety.
mo doubt; well, am rather hungry
myself. Mrs. Bungay. In memory OF
old times cannot you spare me a plate
If so, will take pleasure in joining
your happy company. Thank you.
see you have found your man."
Il have tibet, sir" she answered
grimly, IAN reckon as how he's like
| ly ter stay ct hum arter this"
But you forget he is my guide" |
protested, not disinclined to test her
temper. Surely, Mrs. Bungay. you
would not deprive the South of his val
liable services?"
An wouldn't |, now? An didn't
tibet little whifft promise me long
afore he ever did you uns? Amt he
my natral protector? Whut's lone
female goin' ter dew yere in Their
mountings wi'out no MANI"
Come, Jed, what do you say? Are
you tired fighting the battles of the
Confederacy. and prefer those of
| homer"
Il like ter read sill bout fightin' we'll
nough, but durn II. Cap, 1t kinder
! hurts whin they hits ye on Their head
with gun" His face lit up sud.
denly sides, sorter wanter hev
Marian git 'quainted with tibet thar
muel o mine, Beelzebub. He's out thar
now. hitched ter tree, an eatin fit
ter bust his biler-never a durn mark
on his hide fer all he whit through"
Go BE CONTINUEDJ
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-22

Weeks, ! answered. greatly moved uy
her eaTnestness. but fear the men
engaged in 1t will remain much the
same in their natures however they
may dress. can only say this: Were
the path clear. would surely find you,
no matter where you were hidden"
How terrible 1t Is that a woman
must ever choose between such evils.
she said almost bitterly THE heart
says one thing and duty another all
through life. 1t seems to me. have 80
much Of suffering In these last few
months, SC much of heartless cruelty,
that | cannot bear to be the cause of
any more You and Major Brennan
must not meet; but. Captain Wayne, |
will not believe that we are to part
thus forever"
do you mean that am to seek you
when the war closest"
There will be no time when shall
not most gladly welcome YOU"
Your homer" | asked, wondering
still II she could mean all that her
wards implied. 81 have never known
where you resided in the north"
"Stonngton, Conn" She smiled at
me through the tears yet cling
ing to her long lashes. You may
never come, of course: yet | shall
always feel now that perhaps you will;
and that is not like final goodby,
is it?'
| bowed above the hands held.
and pressed my lips upon them. For
the moment | burst not speak. and
then--a voice suddenly sounded In the
hall below:
Il am greatly obliged to you. Miss
Minor she is probably lying down
will run up and call her."
We started as II rudely awakened
from dream. while a sudden express
sion OF fright swept across her face.
"Oh. do not meet him." she begged
piteousy. For my sake do not re-
main here"
Il will go down the back stairway"
| returned hastily. but do you indeed
mean it? May come to your"
Yes, yes; but pray go now!"
Unable longer to restrain myself,
clasped her to me, held her for one
brief instant strained to my breast,
kissed her twice upon lips which had
no opportunity for refusal.
This world is not so wide but that
somewhere in it shall again find the
one woman of my heart" whispered
passionately, and was gone.