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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
UNITED BRETHREN
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Children of the Sunday School Will
Participate in Exercises
at the Church.

The pupils of the United Brethren
Sunday school will give Christmas
program at the church this ev-
ening at s o'clock. A Christmas
tree has been trimmed for the occa-
sion and treat for the children of
the Sunday school will be distribute
ed after the program. Mrs. N. F.
Christensen and Mrs. Harvey Brew
er are in charge of the program and
have been working hard for the past
week to make it success. Follow
ing is the program in detail:
Song-Choir. .' t..
Prayer-Superintendent. a.,....
Song, Xmas is Here--Mrs. Harvey
Brewers class. .- =. .,.
Xmas Time-Vida and Vera Day
ton.
Xmas Day-Hazel Schweppe.
Song, Our Merry Xmas Day-Mrs.
John Schweppe's class. l,-.-
Polly Flinders-Dorothy Brewer.
Recitation-Joseph Brewer.
Song-Choir.
What ] Want-Donald Ingertson.
Bethlehem Baby-Primary class.
A Tiny Evergreen-Billy and Ev-
elyn Gustuson.
A Xmas OF Long Ago-Mrs. Har-
vey Brewer class.
Xmas-Ruth and Grace Downs.
Song, Beautiful Xmas-Elizabeth
Peterson's class.
Xmas Day-Clarence Percy.
A Xmas Puzzle-Howard Christ
enson.
We are jolly Girls and Boys-Pri-
mary class.
Santa Claus-Lyle Christensen.
+ Song. Joy to the World-Congre-
cation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
THE USUAL NUMBER
OF ACCIDENTS
Dispatches Tell of Mishaps as Christ.
mas Approaches-Care is
\ Necessary.

At Lincoln, Nebraska, last night,
lad of fifteen years Of age who
was playing Santa Claus was fear
fully burned and it is feared he will
die. He was officiating in giving
out presents at party when his
false whiskers caught fire from
candle.
From Illinois come the report that
man who had saved $1,000 hung
it on Christmas tree for his wife.
The money was to be used to pay on
a mortgage on their home. In some
manner the tree caught fire and be-
fore the blaze could be extinguish-
ed. the money, which was in cur
rency, was destroyed.
Numerous reports of this kind are
in the papers, which should be a
warning to our people. More acci-
dents happen from Christmas trees
than any other source, as the decor
ations are usually very inflamable
and small lighted candles are too Of
ten used.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
Visits Old Home.

Stratford Courier: l. NJ. Green
wood of St. Paul, Minnesota, spent
several days here last week with his
friend, P. A. Swanson, and visiting
with former acquaintances. Mr..
Greenwood was one OF the early
pioneer residents of Stratford and
until his removal to Webster City
about twenty years ago resided on
what is known as the Greenwood
farm south of Stratford. Although
many changes have taken place
since he left Stratford he found
quite a number Of his old acquain-
tances here and the days he spent
here were very enjoyable to him as
we'll as his friends. He is now max
ing his home with his daughter,
Mrs. Furman Tuttle, at st. Paul,
Minnesota, and left for his home Sat-
urday morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24

have never so much as heard of Him.
AS l think of you l am thinking al
so of the other two, and in all the
joy and gladness which He has given
to you and me and which He is shar-
ing with us today, I wonder what He
is thinking of us and of the other
two. I wish that Christmas were
Christmas for them all. Not least
my good things this day is
the confident assurance that some
day it will be so.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
Change in Clerks Office,

Gerald Blake. who has been depu-
ty clerk of the courts during the
past two years will retire on Decem.
Der 31st. and Miss Irene Sterling,
daughter of Clerk Sterling, will as
sumo the position. Mr.. Blake has
made very efficient deputy. He
gained an insight into the work in
the clerks Office in very short
time and has filled the position, to
the entire satisfaction of those hav-
ing business with him. That he will
succeed in whatever he undertakes
is reasonably certain, as he is a cap
able and reliable young man.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24

superiority over all colleges and uni
versities inside the state but in the
final game the Hawkeyes proved
themselves only 1S points weaker
than the peerless western champions
----Wisconsin-a team which, was
one Of the best ever produced in the
middle west
But football at the state univer-
sity was not confined to the varsity
squad of thirty players this fall.
Departments in the university were
represented by elevens which play
ed for the championship of the
school. The freshmen squad strug-
gled each night against the varsity
while on another corner of Iowa's
Athletic Field the gymnasium
classes played soccer football out
doors under the supervision of the
physical director. E. G. Schroeder,
thus giving athletic training on the
basis of ''the, greatest good to the
greatest number" .-..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
CHRISTMAS MAIL
IS VERY HEAVY
Horse and Buggy Necessary for First
Time in History of Webster
City Postofice.

That Christmas business with the
postoffice department is steadily in
creasing is demonstrated by reports
from various places. Mail carriers
are overworked and are finding it
difficult to keep up. For the first
time in the history of the Webster
City postoffice a horse and buggy
and an extra man were needed to-
day to assist in the delivery of the
mail. The express company is like
wise overburdened. The congestion
will continue until few days after
Christmas, then the business will
gradually diminish until normal
conditions are again present. This
indicates the general prosperity Of
the people and an almost universal
recognition and observance of fine
Christmas sentiment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
HEATING AND
WATER SYSTEMS
Contract for Heat and Water Sys-
TENS for National Sewer Pipe
Plant Let to Fort
Dodge Firm.
WILL COST ABOUT $500
Leighton Supply Company Of Fort
Dodge Will put in the |
Systems.
WILL COST ABOUT $500

The contract for the heating and
water systems at the National Sewer
Pipe Company's plant was let Satur-
day afternoon to the Leighton Sup
ply Company Of Fort Dodge. The
contract amounts to something over
/ $500 and work will start upon the
installation of the heating equip
ment as soon as the finishing of the
carpenter work will allow it.
The heating system consists of
about miles of piping from 12 inch
down to II inch. 1t is so arranged
that the exhaust steam from the
Corliss engine, as we'll as the sewer
4 pipe press, will pass entirely
4 through this system of piping, radi-
ating its heat under the first and
second floors in such manner as to
thoroughly dry all the pipe before
taking to the kilns The steam is
condensed in these pipes and returns
at temperature of about 21O de-
grees to vacuum pump located in
the engine room which keeps up
constant suction, thus drawing out
this condensed water and forcing it
back into the boilers to be used ov-
er again. This makes use of what is
considered about so per cent of the
steam passing through the engine
and press for drying the ware. and
u not used In these pipes would 9TH
erwise be lost. The main radiating
pipes are IN inches in diameter,
sAnd are placed Is inches apart un-
der both the first and second floors.
The Leighton Supply Company in
stalled the heating system for the
plant at What Cheer, Iowa, as well
as the sewer pipe plant at Lehigh.
They also install water supply sys-
tenn into which a large deep well
pump will empty which has capac-
ity OF $4,000 gallons per hour, as
well as the large boiler pump which
will be attached to this system to be
used in case of fire. The pumps fill
= large storage tank which will be
located in the engine room and is
known as the compression tank. The
pump will be SO adjusted as to keep
q constant pressure in this large
compression tank, and thus keep a
constant supply of water at a con-
stant pressure throughout the entire
piping system. There will be three
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
Christmas Bells.

John i. Armstrong: Christmas
bells ring again to remind us of the
coming OF the Savior Of the world.
am thinking of all the difference
that His coming has meant for you,
and I am very, very glad, for you
know l think there Is nothing too
good for you. There is minor chord
in the music of the hymn of Christ
mas Joy: In the world He came to
save, after almost two thousand
years, two men and two women and
two little children out of every three
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
Removes to Minnesota.

Stratford Courier: J. August Carl
son left with shipment of stock
and household goods Monday morn
ing for his new home near Butter
field. Minnesota. His wife and son
will follow him as soon as he gets
settled. The above family have been
residents north of Stratford for
many years and their removal to
Minnesota Is matter of regret to
their many friends. However, the
old saying, "Stratford's loss will be
Minnesota's gain" holds true in this
case and all their many friends here
join with us in wishing them sue
cess and prosperity in their new To-
cation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
$500 for Injury.

Jewell Record: At special meet
ing of the town council of Jewell,
held Friday evening, Clerk Severson
was authorized to pay to Attorney
Fred E. Hansen, of Roland, attorney
settlement Of Mrs. Evnson's claims
Mimi, a warrant for $500 in full
settlement Of Mrs. Evanson's claims
for damages as a result of an injury
sustained by her stepping in a hole
in a sidewalk in Jewell.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
Logical.

Cedar Falls Record: When you
go into store and buy goods from
a home merchant you do not get
only the goods. You get the thrifty
town, the schools which your chill
dren attend, the churches which pre-
serve the moral atmosphere of the
community, the things you enjoy
and use, which you and the merch-
ant pay for in common. You could
send the money to some other town
and get the goods. but you can not
get these other things; and, even II
you think the price is smaller, 1t is
larger in the long run, since you get
less in return for your money.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
CETStFnER r FROM
STATE UNIVERSITY
Leo Dick Of Stanhope is Honored by
Educational Institution at
Iowa City.

Leo Dick of Stanhope has been
awarded an "'' for his splendid
showing on the University Of Iowa
state championship football team at
Iowa City during the season just
ended. This honorary letter is only
conferred upon players who have
made an unusual record on the grid
iron.
The State University Of Iowa foot
ball team was most successful. Not
only did the team clearly show Its
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
New Basket Ball Suits.

The basket ball team of company
c have just received their new suits
of dark blue with a ten inch C on
the front In the middle Of which are
the regimental numerals Sc. The
trousers are white, trimmed in dark
blue, and the socks are blue and
white stripped. Altogether they are
very neat suits and will be worn at
the next match game of the COM
pany team.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
An Acceptable Gift,

Geo. Jewett received Christmas
present day or two ago that came
as a very welcome surprise from an
old friend and former employer. It
was in the form of a check for 800
from F. G. Stearns, formerly of this
city and now OF Salem, Oregon. Mr.,
Jewett worked a number of years
for Mr.. Stearns when the latter ran
Touring mill in this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
pickard. KNIGHT.

Saturday afternoon at half past
five. at the Methodist parsonage,
Miss Hazel Pickard and Elmer
Knight were united in marriage,
Rev. c. H. Kamphoefner oficiating.
The young people have gone to
housekeeping at 1902 Superior street
and the good wishes of their friends
go with them to their new home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our heart
felt thanks for the kindness and
sympathy and also for the beautiful
floral offerings from our dear friends
and neighbors in the last sad rites
of our loved one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eastman
and Brothers and Sister.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24

Cedar Falls Record: A glance at
the Bar Calendar for Black Hawk
county ought to convince anyone
that another Judge is needed to help
keep up with the business OF the
county. Cases drag along from term
to term and year to year because of
lack of time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24

The Treble Clef club will meet
on Saturday afternoon with Misses
Fora Trimble and Ruth Stevenson
as hostesses in the studio OF Miss
Stevenson .sFs
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24

r. H. Mabbott has again resumed
his duties as salesman in the groc-
cry department of the Mercantile.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-12-24

None OF the women's clubs will
meet this week, owing to the Christ
mas holidays.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28
BY Winfield Jones.

Washington, May 2S.-The forma
ton of a gigantic federation of EN-
p!oyes of the United States govern
ment, patterned after the American
Federation of Labor and embracing
all the various organizations of civil
service workers, is proposed in a cir
cular letter which is being sent out
by the National League of Govern
ment Employees through George L..
Cain, its president.
The federation is proposed to in
clude organizations of government
workers. not only here in Washing
ton. but throughout the country,
in post offices, navy yards, arsenals,
along rural routes, in custom houses
and other offices and construction
camps where Uncle Sam is the big
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

Home ruhs--Yost, Frierson. Nay
lor: three base hits Yost, Frierson'
to base hits Lambert, Scott, Mat
thews, Naylor (2), McAvoy; sacrifice
hits Sporn (2). Landry, Naylor, Reed;
sacrifice flies Welch, Lambert: stolen
bases Sporn, Lambert (2), Gray, Nay
lor, double play Woodard to Gray
to McAvoy: innings pitched Mat
thews 9. Towers 1-3. Scott 6 2-3;
hits apportioned off Towers D, off
Scott II: struck out by Matthews a.
Scott 3; bases on balls off Matthews
|, Towers 4: wild pitch Matthews;
passed balls Ballew, Scott; left
on bases Bonham Z, Ardmore I; time
OF game hours and 10 minutes. Full
sem aud Wilmington.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

The Bonham Tigers evened up
yesterday for Sundays crushing de-
feat by slaughtering two Ardmore
pitchers for total Of sixteen hits
"Rube" Towers started the game 70:
Ardmore but was wild and ineffec-
tive. Welch. the first man up. hit
safely. reaching third on sacrifices
by Sporn and Lambert. Yost then
hit for three bases, Welch scoring
Frierson was walked. Landry singled
scoring Yost. Wright was given a
pass to first Scott hit to Towers,
who threw to Ballew catching Frier-
son for the final out. In the second,
Matthews for the visitors led off
with single. Welch got free pass.
Sporn then sacrificed both runners
base. Lambert hit a long sac;l-
flee fly to right, on which Matthews
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

forms. is the confederation OF the
many organizations Of Uncle Sam
employees for a closer union and fol
more effective work through united
effort. The present organizations are
not to lose their identity or sacrifice
their individuality. They are to
send representatives to central
body and these delegates are to form
a consideration through which a unit
ed stand can be taken for the com
mon welfare of all the members of
all the separate organizations.
The germ of this idea became ac-
tive at the biannual convention of the
National League of Government EN-
ployes. in Washington last January,
and since that time the officers OF
the organization have been working
out practical details. The definite
plans are being laid before the gov
ernment employees this week.
As a practical step toward the for
nation of the federation, it Is sug-
gested by President Cain in his cir
cular letter to government employees
that there be held in Washington
next August or September a national
convention OF the associated dele
gates from the various existing sep
arate organizations, and that this
convention formulate a working or
ganization
THE federation of these organiza,
tions, having in view far wider
scope of national usefulness than has
heretofore been undertaken by simi-
lar orgafiizations, would as natural
result. have greater success says
President Cain in his letter to gov
ernment employees. in painting pic
ture of the possibilities of such an or
gapization.
e'lf in union there is strength,
FiCStF anu ldISti uliioh i'O'"o S'N"'N'
strength and influence he continues.
'SWe wish to federate the government
employees organizations for mutua
advantage. Toward the accomplish
ment of this purpose essential steps
should be taken and We fully realize
il to be a work not as easy as 1t looks
or seems: for. first and foremost, 1t
means the modification Of many per
sonal preferences, the REIMBURSEMENT
Of purely selfish advantages. the
elimination cf petty prelucices ana
the fusing of host of individual
units into one harmonious, powerful,
composite body
IF we expect and hope to success
fully complete this great business or
ganizaticn, all the proved leaders OF
the various individual organizations
must advance it by a steady, meas
ured and determined effort. We
should be able. for our mutual vel
flare, to successfully complete this
great business organization"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28
scored. YoBt went out at first. In
the third Frierson led off with

scored. Yost went out at first. In
the third Frierson led off with a
home run over the right field fence.
Landry flied out to center. Wright
was walked McAvoy then yanked
out Towers and sent in Scott. who
leaders, except that he had better
control. Scott, the first man to face
his namesake, hit for two bases and
when Sullivan made a wild heave to
catch him at third, Scott scored.
Matthews singled Welch went out
on fly to Naylor. Sporn reached
first on Reynolds error, Matthews
scoring. Sporn stole third and scor
ed on Lambert's. two bagger. Yost
went out at first The visitors did
not score in the fourth, hut in the
fifth two more runs were made on
Matthews two Dagger, Welch's sacri-
flee fly, Sporn's single, a wild pitch,
a passed ball and Lambert's safety.
To cinch the game, Yost led off in
the eighth with home run. FriersOn
followed with a three bagger and
scored on Landry's sacrifice out at
first.
For Ardmore, Woodland led off in
the first with single. Reynolds
went out at first, but Gray reached
the first bag on Posts error. In a
passed ball, Woodard reached third
and scored on MAYORS two bagger,
Sullivan singled scoring Naylor, Pei
key hit safely, Sullivan taking third.
Caldwell flied out to right and Bal
lew went out at first. There was
nothing more doing until the sixth.
After Reed had gone out, Pelkey
singled Caldwell flied out to left.
McAvoy then hit down the left field
line for two bases, Pelkey scoring.
Scctt then hit one through second.
McAvoy scoring. In the seventh Art
JNaylor helped reduce the visitors
lead by duplicating IFrierson's trick OF
Whiting over the right field fence
for a home run. In the eighth, Scott
reached first on Yost's misplay and
McAvoy, who was running for the
,Ardmore pitcher scored from first
~
on Woodard's single, In the nlnth,
MAYORS two Dagger, a steal of third
and Reeds sacrifice out at first gave
the Giants their final score.
The score:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28
WOULD FEDEaATE GOVM'I EMPLOYEES;
ORGANIZATION FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT
boss.

boss.
Mr.. Cain, the president OF the or
ganization making the proposal, is
here from his home in Lynn, Mass,
to arrange for delegation OF gov
eminent employees which is to appeal
to the republican and democratic ma
ltion conventions to incorporate il
their national platforms specific
pledges for reforms in the civil ser
vice which the employees think impera-
tive-the adoption of retirement
system. of more equitable wage
scale, of system of merit promo
tions. of longevity recognition in the
pay envelope and of other remedies
for defects. But that is a plan for
the immediate future.
The larger and more comprehensive
scheme, through which Mr.. Cain sees
opportunity to bring about these re-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28
Mckinney Loses to wichita.

Mckinney, Texas, May 2S.-McKin-
ney lost the sixth straight game to
Wichita Falls yesterday. The score :;
Wichita Falls .321 $50 110-l4 13 l
Mckinney 900 III 900 9 II )
Beckham, Myers aud Chapman;
Wright and White.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

Horace Covington has resigned
the management of the Denison Katy
dds and Pitcher Hart Mccormick,
who was recently secured from San
Antonio has been made his success
sor Covington has been unable to
get his team to going right. c. Gov
ington will hereafter play the initial
sack for Denison and Eobol will take
Covington's place in right, /Kerlin be-
ing used regularly behind the bat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

It is cheaper to buy good water
than to pay doctor bills and mucn
more pleasant Bromide water, just
from the spring, delivered to your
house for 10 ents a gallon. Phone
No. 8, City Drug Store. Bromide
Company. 2Stf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

Poor appetite is a sure sign OF
impaired digestion. A few doses OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will strengthen your diges-
tion and improve your appetite.
Thousands have been benefited by
taking these Tablets. Sold by all
dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

Johnny Ericsson celebrated his re-
turn to the Texas-Oklahoma league
by hitting for home run and
triple.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

Reed for Ardmorc. This means Hop
Nns tomorrow for the final game
with Russel for the visitors.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

DenisOn filed notice that Sundays
game there which was won by Green
vile would be protested.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28
MONDAYS CAME
GOES TO BONAAN|
LEAGUE LEADERS EVEN UP YES
TERDAY FOR SUNDAYS CRUSH
ING DEFEAT.
TOWERS WAS INEFFECTIVE

Soit Ball Pitcher Yanked Out After
Visitors Had Secured Five Hits.
One a Homer and Passed Four
Men,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

McCullom got two of Greenville's
four hits off Pitcher Clark of the Den
ison team in yesterdays game.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

RED TAG PRICES ON LADIES'
AND CHiLDREN'S PUMPS AND
OxFORDS. HAMILTON'S SHOE
STORE.
SEE OUR TABLES OF SPECIAL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28

Fulsom continues this leagues one
best bet as an umpire. He gives both
teams square deal. Willis Whit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-28
Denison Wins at Greenville.

Greenville, Texas, May 2S.-Deni-
son defeated Greenville yesterday in
an exciting two to one game. The
score:
Denison 900 200 600 > .
Greenyille 900 010 OO0-1 8
Clark and Bobo; Miller and Horn
buckle