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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
Personal Briefs

Mrs. E. s. Boudinot arrived
home from couple Of weeks visit
in Red Oak yesterday.
j. R. White went to Parkers-
burg yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hatfield and
children returned to their home in
Williams yesterday following a few
days visit at the home OF Mrs. Hat
fields parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Adams.
OFT Boontjer returned yester-
day to his home in GfanweII, Ne
braska, after visit at the Ike Kray
home, eight miles east OF town.
james I. Hoag of harrisburg is
visiting a few days at the home of
his grandmother, Mrs. Mary A..
Hoag.
Miss Margaret Kray Of Du-
buque is guest at the home of her
brother, Ike Kray and family, who
reside east of town.
Mrs. w. P. Brockman will ar
rive here tomorrow from her home
in Ga1va, this state, for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
W. Buelow and family.
w. H. Cook was a Jewell caller
yesterday p. m.
Mrs. A. D. Arthur returned yes
terday from a visit at the home Of a
sister in Lake Park, this state, hav.
ing been called there owing to sick.
ness.
Superintendent E F. Snow
went to Des Moines yesterday after.
noon to attend a meeting of the
county superintendent of the state
DR.. and Mrs. ]. A. Shoemaker
of Ellsworth were callers here yes.
terday.
Mrs. J. c. Robson spent last
evening in Jewell
Mrs. P. Mature went to Nor
: "ey, ~" q, sue " II
! attend the golden wedding anniver
sary of an uncle and aunt.
DR.. A. NJ. McCracken, formerl,
of this city but now of Chicago, wa
here yesterday on his way to tn,
southern part of the state.
John Robinson has returned
home from a two weeks visit will
his daughter, Mrs Asher Howard
and family, at Minneapolis. He re
ports very pleasant time ant
brings the good news that Asher i
doing we'll.
: Miss Elsie Wickware returned
yesterday noon from Des Nome
where she spent Sunday with he
sisters
Mrs. Ed. Crane and daughter o
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20

West independence.

School closed Friday in the Su-
perior district for the summer va
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Chalfant are the
proud parents of a baby son, born
May Is. Papa Chalfant is wearing a
brand new smile.
The Idle Hour club met with Mrs.
Kate Wells Wednesday. All report a
most enjoyable time.
Jim Rhyan, Dick Myers and three
or four others are going to install
Martin telephones soon.
The rains of the past week kept
most of the farmers from the corn
fields
c. D. Carpenter is slowly improv-
ing and is able to sit up a little
each day, which is good news to his
friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
Official Publication.

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of May, 1878, there was
filed in the Office of tae County Aud
itor. and now open to- public inspec-
ton, a map of Hamilton county, fur
nished by the STATE Highway Com.
mission. on which is plainly marked
the roads of the county to be desig.
mated as the county road system I'M
der the provisions of Section 5 OF
the Acts of the Thiry-fifth General
Assembly providing for a county
road system. which act was approx
ed April 3rd and published Apri
9th. A. d. t913,,
That on the fourth day of June A
D. 1918. there will come on fol
hearing before the board of super
visors Of said county, at the cour>
house in Webster City, Iowa, the
matter of selecting and designating
said county roads, at which time ant
place will be heard. by the board o.
supervisors, all petitions of any ter
freeholders of the county asking fol
any change in the proposed count.
road system prepared as required b!
the provisions OF said act, and filed
with the county auditor before sale
hearing is concluded.
Dated at Webster City. Iowa, Ma,
20, 1913.
A. J. Peterson, County Auditor
fl Hamilton County. Iowa
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
Sail is Fatal to Seven.

Kiel, Germany, May 20.-Five
one year volunteer soldiers Of the
German army and three German ma
rines who accompanied them are be-
lieved to have been drowned in a
storm here Sunday night. They had
gone out for short pleasure cruise
in a sail boat. The storm came up
suddenly and their bow has not
since been seen.
A cruiser and torpedo boats were
sent out yesterday to search for the
missing boat and men.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20

Lebanon, S. D., arrived Saturday and
will spend the summer with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. David Beckner.
B. H. Ward of Minneapolis, for
merly connected with the Acme Brick
4 Tile Company, is in the city at
tending court.
Mrs. L. l.. Estes and Mrs. V. c.
Crosey went to Cedar Rapids today
to attend the state meeting of the
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.
Mrs. Fay Thompson went to
Eagle Grove today to visit her par
ents. 1913
Miss Martha Amundson return
ed today to Fargo, North Dakota, af-
ter visit in this city at the S. Am
undson home.
&C. H. Clifton is a business visi-
tor in woodstock today.
&C. A. Rodine of Stratford was a
guest at the J. L. Peterson home to-
day
Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Bunker of
Des Moines are in the city today.
Mrs. S. D. Derr and daughter,
Miss Helen, left Sunday night for
their new home in Allentown, Penn
sylvania, Mr.. Derr having left for
that place some time ago,
Little Miss Irma Hackley of Os-
kaloosa is visiting at the home of
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dewitt. ii
Roy c. Tyler and Fay Thompson
are business callers in Fort Dodge to-
day.
MIR. and Mrs. John c. Smith,
Misses Mabel Buelow, Grace Lee and
Rosalind Cook and Richard J. Null
Inns, went to Iowa Falls this after
noon to attend the graduating recit-
al of Miss Lillian Smith this evening.
-Enoch Olson is business caller
in Fort Dodge today.
Sheriff Nelson was a passenger
to Fort Dodge this morning.
Mrs. R. w. Pote and baby
daughter, Jean, left this morning for
Nebraska, for a visit at the
home of Mrs Pote's parents.
p. w. Hearn is business caller
In Fort Dodge today.
Mrs. R. L. Cox is spending few
days in Grinnell visiting with her
sister, Miss Meta Mickelsons> who at
tends college there.
Mrs. F. R. Mason and Mrs. l.. L..
Treat left this morning for Cedar
Rapids, where they will attend the
OF the Iowa Federated Wom-
ems g clubs.
Mrs. NeIs Torp went to P6neroy
his morning to attend the Methodist
convention.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
North Liberty.

School closed in district number
two Friday.
Mrs. E. A.. Rothrock is on the
sick list.
Miss Jennie Skilbred spent Sun
day at home.
Some of the farmers planted corn
last week.
Mrs. E. Oakland has been on the
sick list.
The Social Embroidery club
meets with Mrs. Edward Ackley
Thursday.
Miss Blanche Terrell is home from
a three weeks. visit with relatives
near Williams.
The B. B. club will be entertain
ed by Blanche Terrell Wednesday
night.
Mrs. w. E. Pettinger, who was
so badly burned, is recovering slow
ly.
Mr.. Henry Mcdonald and family
from near Jewell, visited at the J
w. Eppard home Sunday.
Master Richard Terrell, who ha:
been suffering from an attack of ap
pendicitis, is recovering.
MAY 10,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
Cincinnati Strike is Off.

Cincinnati, o., May 20.-Confer-
ences between representatives OF
the Cincinnati Traction company
and leaders Of the striking street
car mems union, ended last night In
an agreement by which the strike
was declared off. Service will be re-
sumed today. Most of the questions
in dispute will be submitted to ar
bitration.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
4 BABY PARTY.

David Hume Currie, the small son
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Curre, enter
talaed five of his baby friends yester-
day in a very pretty manner: The
guests, who were Mary Margaret Ty-
Ter, Harry Wilson Ship, Margaret
Ann Austin, Jean Pote, and. Nelson
Buell., all arrived at the hour Of two
O'Clock, accompanied by them moth
srs, and spent the afternoon in baby
play. Excellent refreshments were
served and az little David had reaeh-
ed the FIRST annual milepost in his
age, the fact was emphasizes; by the
appearance of one pretty candle in
the. center Of his birthday cake, this
candle being the center of attraction
fog al the babies.
After the dinner the litkde guests
babe David a kind adieu and we are
sure that if they could, only have
spoken their thoughts, thsy would
have told their small friend what a
fine time they had and huw they sx-
pected to spend many more sncb
times attending his birthday parties
in days to come.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
Social Affairs
IN HONOR OF GRADUATES.

The Plus Ultra Sunday school
class of the Christian church Will
entertain at the W. E. Gossard
home on Friday evening, compliment
tary to couple of their classmates,
Misses Maude Bateman and Bernice
Berggren, who will graduate from
the Webster City high school with
the class Of 1913.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20

attended the shoot at Waterloo We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Simon Wareham and wife of Pet
erson and NJ. J. Wareham and wife
of WOODSTOCK spent Sunday at John
Wareham's west of town.
A few from here are going to
Webster City the 22nd to see the
auto races
May 10.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

Miss Lena Amundson was the suF-
prised hostess to the members of the
senior class Of girls of the high
school when they went to her home
last evening, taking with them many
good things for a picnic spread and
spending an enjoyable evening with
her. Miss Amundson is a former
member of the class of 1913, hence
the surprise. The gitls spent the ev-
ening talking. over their experiences
since they began high school life
four years ago, and expressing re-
gret that this one of tlfei'r classmates
could not finish her school work With
them.
Miss Martha Amundssn Of Buzz
ton, South Dakota, a cousin of Miss
Lena's, was On out of town. guest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-05-20
OFFICIAL CHICAGO NARKETS.

Hogs estimated 5000. Close 5
higher.
Top $50.
Hogs left over yesterday 2039.
Cattle $500. Close steady.
Sheep 5000. Close steady.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
JUNEAU. ALASKA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 1913
A SUCCESSFUL START HAS BEEN MADE.

THE banquet given by the Commercial Club success
 viewed from any standpoint It's primary obect-that Of
 getting the business mining and professional men closer to- gethewas achieved The spirit manifested throughout the tone excellent speeches. the eanestnes displayed all augur well for the future of Juneau and this district The sub jec discussed by the speakers pregnant with m teres There was eoquence in all of the speeches. but what IS more to the point in accomplishment of results there practcaess them desire and do something that make the upbudng of this section and unite its clt- zenS in
 There small doubt that many of those who sat at the ban quet board listened the speakers unfoded their themes got their neghbor point of view and when are able to do this the communities becomes broadened to marked degree The Empire believes in unity of purpose on the part all people deprecates ot vSon and the taking of hafheared views of and things It be- the promotion of harmony because strife and picker ngs petty eaouse have place in progressive cOnmun ty And community not progressive, it is ever in state of decension the universal economy there such thing as standing still.
 There many ways of promoting harmony in this world infinitely promote diScord and strife Harmony only be had by cuvang the spirit and by sink ing personal peudceS for the good We are told ot certain divided peoprenowned for for their patriotism their independence mind their courage and fOrude under all ccumsance-that they fought like the devil for concla- tion, and hated another for the love of Cod
 all then stand for Greater Juneau for the devel opment of this potentially Secon for the upbudng of the town and the prosperity of all the people,
 address of Mr. B. L. Thane at the Commercial Club ban que that of experienced thoughtful mining and exposition of the Future of the Harris Mining District was full of food for thought
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

taxation amendments the penal code and Sunday closing laws All these of importance and along progressive lines The procedure the land offices archaic and daory and works great hardship upon every person who has business with them the regulation of private vital the welfare of the pe the protection of employees which in it's broades sense includes aboshmen of state of virtual peonage is demand and is the adequate of insane persons
 municipalities should be given the powers outlined and while Sunday closing law would meet with opposition good reasons may be adduced for its enactment.
 The question of system of territorial taxation under the organic that must be met and w we think be diff fcut to deal with entirely satisfactory Alaska having no county organization the levy and collection of taxes will be somewhat complicated question and one that will re- qure careful analysis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
WORK FOR THE TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURE.

WHILE the legislative powers of the territorial legislature w extremely limited, when that body meets early in
 March, it will without doubt, find much to be done. If it cannot enact laws only within crcumscbed bounds it's CTS unlimited The legislature has not denied the right of petition and memorabilia Con- will And there to believe that Congress will not give respectful attention to the dations of the territorial legislature Congress will the assumption that the legislature is much conversant with of the territory than the national lawmakers who should feel relieved that another legislative body to the born will share the responsibility.
 In address at banquet of the Commercial Club Attorney Z R. Cheney pointed what he considered the most urgent legislation for Alaska They thus epto Reformation of the procedure the United States land offices regulation of private banks protection of canney poyes of the insane enlargement of the of ncpates that they may be able to create bonded deb edness and extend their boundaries system of territorial
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

It is stated that STA pounds of ore taken from the Quail group of claims, q in number, in Quartz creek, in the Eeikhell district, went $55.62 base, and $6466 free milling, at the Ia coma shelter, concentrates running S5O9.SS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
PRINCESS MAYS
 OUTGOING LIST

The Princess May sailed south at 1 D. m. today with the following pas sengers: H. E. Morris, Kenneth Os. borne, w. B. Woodwork, s. S. Smith and wife, w. A. Irwin, NJ. Hanelin, O, E. Tucker, Mrs. L. w. Miller, J. Ward. dell, Philip Funcke, Go Wong, Mrs, M. Nichelle, H. Adams, R. J. Davis, Frank Mckay, Ben Davis, c. c. Cross, A. Nelson, w. H. Whittlesey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
THE GEORGIA'S
 INCOMING LIST

The Georgia's incoming list from Sitka and way ports is as follows:
 From Sitka - Steve Covich, Chas. Rigling, Jas, Coleman, Oscar Postrun, John Sawela, Lulu Sawela, Nick Han Ian, E. E. P. Morgan.
 From Tenakee-John Markam, Hen ny Kancas.
 From Gypsum-Thos. Patterson.
 From Peril Straits-P. McKinnon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
THE FISHING FLEET.

Rolfe-Ar. Jan. 15. Kennebec-Ar. Jan. 3. Aloha-Jan. g. Dora H.-Sailed Dec. 26. Paclfic-Out. Active.-Out. oIsa-Sailed Dec. 2S. BelIe-Sailed Dec. Il. Highland oueen--Sailed Dec. 2S. Loulse-Sailed Dec 27. Norman Sunde-Ar. Jan. 8 VoIunteer.-Out. Vesta-Ar. Jan. g. Valkyrle-0ut. xhanthus-Sailed Dec. 19. Walfe-Sailed Jan 5. White Star-In port. Llster-Sailed Dec. 26. olymple-Sailed Dec. 10. Dlck-At Sitka DoIphln-Ar. Jan. 8. HalIey's-Out. Alameda-Out. Annie-Sailed Dec. 30. Uranus-Out. PoIIux-In port. cedrle-Out. Thelma-Sailed Jan. g. Alvlda-Sailed Dec. 14. comet-Sailed Dec. 21. solkoI-Sailed Dec. 30. Anita Phillips-In port Standard-Ar. Jan. 8. Gjoa--Sailed Jan. 8.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
DYsPLPTIC PHILOSOPHY

it is perhaps possible to get some thing for nothing, but experience is not one of them.
 After all. it may be cowardice that prompts a man to declare he would never marry again.
 Life isn't all beer and skittles. Still, most of us could cut out the skittles without any bangs. By the way, what are skittles?
 It's generally all over with the un- der-dog.
 The trouble is that most us expect Opportunity to knock at the door only during business hours.
 An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but it is just as we'll to be supplied with little of both.
 Many a fellow who aims at happi- ness is a mighty poor shot.
 Don't object to a little abuse. Many a man has been kicked into proml- hence.
 Some people are so lucky they can jump from the frying pan into the fire and find the fire out
 Many a woman never realizes what a good husband she had till she reads his obituary.
 Most things go when they get wound up, but a bore isn't one of them.
 Some men believe in the golden rule, and other get through life on brass.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the PostofTice at Juneau, Alaska on Jan. Il, 1913. Parties calling for them should call off "Advedtised Let. ters," and give date of list Afteskinu, Fedoru. Brennan, Con.
 Cowger. H.
 Doherty, Patrick. Dudley, Valentine. Erikson, Gas. Johnson, Aron. Meredith, Howell McNeil, Jack.
 Nelson, Tony.
 Guam, S. A.
 Quinn, Hugh (card). Smith, Mrs. A. P, (2). Ward, F. NJ.
 Woods, John.
 E, L. HUNTER, PM. WANTED - Woman for general housework Good wages, apply to Mrs. Benj. D. Stewart. tf SEAL sHIPT oYsTERs-F1esh at the local agency-CHAs. GoLDsTEIN
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
WILL CLOSE AT SIX

The patrons of the c. W. Young co., and the general public, are notified that the store will be closed at six O.
 clock on Saturday night during the winter months. St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

Those should be able to land Western West.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

1t is perhaps possible to get some thing for nothing, but experience is not one of them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16
THE FIRST COAL PATENT GRANTED.

FTER many assistant secretary of the Interior De A parmen has directed that patent be issued for coal
 lands in Alaska. In view of the policy of the Government the matter of Alaska coal lands the announcement a hunderbo of the blue sky Why this change of front do not know from the information at hand The pat that be issued for certain coal lands Port Grah the Cook inlet country These lands like all other coal lands Alaska have been the subject of investigation for years and the usual charges of fraud and collision and the like made understand But evidently Assistant Secretary Adams has found why patent should not issue.
 The coal found nthe Port Graham country is not of peror quality alleged but whether it be not venture the assertion that is better than the miserable imitation that import from British Columbia Therefore congratulate the people the Westward that hope they will be not only able mine their coal but burn we'll without fear of being haed into and prosecuted for rpas theft both.
 With enlightened policy with regard to Aaskas coal deposits believe that Aaskans will be mining and using all the coal that they need and the importation of the foreign article will be thing of the past Alaska has abundance of it and with the development of the coal fields of Berng river and Matanuska another important industry will add to the wealth and prosperity of the territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

J. A. Heenha at the Commercial Club banquet The sion happy But the must be legitimate and not for the purpose of monopoly
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

After all, it may be cowardice that prompts a man to declare he would never marry again.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

Life isn't all beer and skittles, Still, most of us could cut out the skittles without any bangs. By the way, what are skittles?
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

It expected the territorial legislature will find place wherein to meet
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

SEAL sHIPT oYsTERs-F1esh at the local agency-CHAS. GoLDSTEIN
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

quet of experienced thoughtful mining and exposition of the Future of the Harris Mining District was full of food for thought
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

It's generally all over with the un der-dog.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

Verify that Japanese Current has slipped cog-ar to sea- ward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-16

The trouble is that most us expect Opportunity to knock at the door only during business hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
GOOD ROADS CONGRESS
MAY AWAKEN INTEREST.
Virginia Abounds in Historical
Spots That Would At
tract Autoists.

RICHMOND. November 15.-President
Preston Belvin of the Virginia State
Branch of the American Automobile As
ISOLATION and chairman of the good roads
committee of the Richmond Automobile
Club has been made chairman of the
convention committee that will entertain
the delegates of the American Automobile
Association convention in Richmond De-
ccmber /, 2 and 8.
Mr.. Belvin is director in the Quebec
Miami Highway Association and direc-
tor in the Washington Highway Associa-
ton. He has associated with him all the
hard workers in the Richmond Automobile
Club and is endeavoring now to interest
the members Of the state branch and Al
filiated clubs. as well as unattached mo-
toriStS
The convention comes at the beginning
Of the real campaign for federal aid In the
work for good roads when the transconti-
mental trunk lines have been mapped out
and all Virginia is interested in this move
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
A ROADSIDE COTTAGE

five miles distant The left fork how
ever, were told, was the best road to
Ellcott City. The place is known as
Phiffer's Corner. After leaving here We
did not lind the road as good that
previously Travelled. Still the conditions
were not bad. although a dirt road was
found substituted for the good gravel
highway.
At So miles We came TO another fork
in che road, with several frame houses
on both sides of the road The road to
the left goes to Columbia. Md. few
miles distant. Turning 10 the right, We
again followed the wires and later an
Its appearance.
Turning to the left at 31.5 miles we
noticed a small arrow across the road,
on fence. bearing the word "Balti-
more" while another arrow pointed in a
westerly direction. Following the arrow.
We had gone but two-tenths of mile
when we turned to the right following
the direction of the arrows to be found
at this junction OF the roads. Here we
found the remnants of what was once d
| good pike. IT had seen better days.
| judging from its condition the other day
| There were traces OF large gray stones
| here and there, while occasionally q
| small stretch of good road was found
| The country through here was somewhat
rolling. while the road surface was quite
| rough in places. No speed whatever
| could be maintained over it, We con-
| tinued 20 descend and after run OF q
| couple Of miles We noticed electric lights
suspended on the telegraph poles. II
was clear Indication that We were near
| ing Ellicott City, and within d short space
| or time sign on the outskirts of the
! town informed us that We had reached
| the town limits and that the speed Law
| was six miles per hour.