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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28

Batavia, o., jan 27.-vernon
Lyttle, mail carrier on rural route
No. 5 of this place, is the first man
to accept and deliver under parcel
post conditions live baby. The
baby, boy weighing ten and three
quarter pounds, just within the elev-
en-pound weight limit, is the child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Beagle, near
here. The package was well wrapped
and ready for mailing" when the
carrier got it Saturday. Its measure
ments reached seventy-one inches,
also just within the law, which
makes seventy-two inches the limit.
Mr.. Lyttle delivered the "parcel"
safely to the address on the card at
tached, that of its grandmother,
Mrs. Louis Beagle, who lives about
mile from it's home. The postage
was Is cents and the parcel was
insured for $50
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
TAKE
A STRIKE VOTE
Railroads Concede Walkout Prob
able; Means Big Tieup.

New York. Jan. 2S.-The eastern
railroad managers said last night
they had received no intimation that
their conciliatory statement issued
Sunday had stopped the strike vote
being taken by their firemen. A
statement last night signed by Ellis
ha Lee, chairman of the conference
committee, said:
The men are continuing their
vote to determine whether or not to
strike. The railroads concede that
the vote will be favorable to strik-
ing. A strike means that practical
ly every railroad east of the Missis-
sippi and north of Virginia will be
tied up
The statement said that instruc-
tions to the various lodges sent out
by the firemen's committee contain
ed this paragraph:
Under no circumstances should
any person voting be told that there
is no danger Of strike for 1t is ex-
pected that every man will vote Just
as he intends to act"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
Pennsylvania, Mr.. VanKuerin of
Ames, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Full
lerton of Gooding, Idaho.
CELEBRATE WEDDING.

The friends and neighbors of Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles McKibben, who
were recently married, gathered last
evening at the river bridge near
their home north of town and went
in body to give them hearty con-
CALCULATIONS. The young people al
SO came little later and treated the
newly welded to an old fashioned
charivari. They too were invited in
and partook of the light refresh
ments provided for the occasion
The gentlemen of the company then
Joined in a smoker while the ladies
entertained them with music and
readings. All present departed de-
claring that they had spent most
delightful evening and wished Mr.
and Mrs. McKibben many long and
happy years together.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
SttGlisORHO0!, NOTES
Wuke..

Mrs. t. Evans returned Saturday
from her visit at Patterson. Iowa.
c. Walker cut his finger pretty
badly last week while helping Jerry
Williams butcher.
Miss Fac Wilke spent Saturday
and Sunday with her grandparents
in Williams. ~
The A. Myers family have a fine
new piano.
VIII Jass purchased a young horse
at the Geo. Defriese sale last We'd
nesday.
f. Allen returned home Saturday
from North Dakota, where he has
been visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Jass and daugh-
ter Minnie We're Iowa Falls visitors
one day last week.
Jan. %.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
Stanhope.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Largent OF
Boone are visiting at the L. Largent
home.
NJ. F. Ferguson of Livermore is
spending few days at the w. r.
East home.
Amos Hamilton left Saturday for
Livermore to be at the bedside OF c.
S. Brewer, who is very low with
stomach trouble.
Misses Hazel Nelson and Mildred
Swanson were passengers to Webster
City Saturday evening.
Mrs. Belle Branch is staying with
her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Groves, who
is on the sick list.
Mrs. Andrew Peterson was a
Stratford visitor Friday and Satur-
day.
Mrs. R. C. Stark is on the sick list.
The meetings at the Christian
church are being well attended and
much interest is shown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick of Webster City
visited at the G. H. Dick home Sat
urday.
Jan. 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
West Fremont.

Miss Dorothy Carter of Vincen,
spent few days of last week at the
Chas. Storey home.
Theo. Sager gave the young peo-
pie a dance last Thursday night
which was heartily enjoyed by all
present
Lloyd Phillips returned home last
Saturday after spending the past two
weeks at Eagle Grove with his par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stephenson
spent Sunday at the Carl Larson
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Koestner
left last Wednesday for Illinois for a
.xsisitXjtk relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Nelson enter
tanned about sixty Of their neigh
bors and friends Saturday evening
at a progressive euchre party. A
prize was given Mrs, Chas. Storey
for winning the most points. Sup
per was served at midnight after
which all departed for their homes,
voting Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson royal
entertainers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
One PERSON KILLED
AND TWENTY HURT
Trolley Passenger Train Crashes In
to Freight Standing on
Sidetrack.

|. Lockport, N. Y, Jan. 27.-One
man was killed and twenty persons
seriously injured in collision be-
tween a trolley passenger train and
a freight on the International rail-
way here early yesterday. The in
jured are all members of the Lock
port aerie of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles, who were returning from a
lodge entertainment in Buffalo Sat
urday night.
The freight train was standing on
the main line when the passenger
train crashed into it. The forward
car of the passenger train and the
rear car of the freight were demol-
ished.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
COLDER WEATHER
BY MIDDLE OF week
No Unusual Temperatures in Sight,
However.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 27.-
Pressure distribution over the north
ern hemisphere yesterday, according
to the weekly weather bureau bulle-
tin, indicates that, following the
eastward movement of a depression
now over the upper lake region and
Ontario, there will be considerable
fall in temperature north of the
Ohio river and in the lower Missouri
and upper Mississippi valleys, but
no unusually low temperatures are
expected
A disturbance will appear over
the north Pacific coast and British
Columbia early in the week, attend
ed by rains and SHOWS. 1t will move
eastward and southeastward, reach
ing the northern plains states Tues
day or Wednesday and the eastern
districts by Thursday and will be
followed by rising pressure and low
err temperatures that will reach the,
northeastern portion of the country
by the end of the week, by which
time another disturbance should APP
pear In the far northwest.
Over the interior central and
southern districts west of the Rocky
mountains, fair weather will pre-
vail the greater portion of the week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
North Pleasant View.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Shafer of
harrisburg were visitors at the E. j.
Shafer home last Tuesday.
Mrs. C. w. Wright and son Harold
spent Tuesday and Wednesday. with
Mrs. Meeks at Breeze Hill.
O'Conner Bros. shelled corn Fri
day and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Doolittle of
Webster City called at the Ed Shafer
home Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. A. Wilton and daughter Mary
of Webster City spent Wednesday at
the j. as. Thompson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Whaley of
Webster City We're Sunday visitors
at the E. J. Shafer home
Russell Stafford of harrisburg was
a recent visitor at the E. T. Nail
home.
Miss Lucy Nail returned home
Sunday after spending several weeks
at the c. Robe home north of Blairs-
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Pringle visit
ed relatives at Fort Dodge Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Singer enter
tanned the following company Sun
day: Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Cormaney
of harrisburg, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cor
row of near Oak Glen, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Singer of near Webster
City.
Jan. 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28

here is still progressing. The farm
ers are taking great interest in
the road building.
Mrs. O.. M. Anderson, mother - Of
Fl. F. Anderson, farmer near here,
died at her home south of Duncombe
last Friday afternoon. The funeral
will be held this afternoon from the
home. .saie'
Jan. 27.s 9-3:s -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Boudinot en-
tertained company Of young people
at dinner at their home last evening.
Following the delicious four-course
dinner Mrs. Morris of Red Oak, who
is guest at the Boudinot home. en-
tertained the guests with number
of vocal solos. Later in the evening
the dinner party adjourned to attend
the Elks dancing party given at
their club house. Among the out Of
town guests we're. Mrs. Morris OF
Red Oak. Miss Mary Brenneman OF
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
Bloodhounds Lose Trail,

Mount Pleasant, Jan. S.-Blood-
hounds failed to aid New London au-
thorities who are seeking the person
who left baby girl on the porch
of Karl Weizenkirn's home Sunday
morning.
Hounds followed the trail for ten
blocks and then lost it. 1t is thought
escape was made in buggy. The
child is not more than two days old.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

The members of the Monday
Night Coterie We're very pleasantly
entertained Saturday evening at the
home of Miss Ruth c. futile on
Bank street. A delicious dinner was
served at six O'Clock upon prettily
appointed table decorated with Eng
lish violets. Dainty hand painted
cards guided the guests to their APP
pointed places and served as pretty
souvenirs of the occasion. The even
ing was delightfully."- spent in listen
ing to the reading of Henry Suder-
mans powerful drama, "The Joy of
Living"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
Police After Aviator.

Davenport, Jan. 2S.-The police
are looking for Don F. Bennett, who
came to Davenport last week adver-
Using himself as an aviator, making
plans for a fight from Prairie du
Chen, Wis. to Lincoln. Neb. The
officers have some checks which Ben
nett is said to have cashed. and
which bear mo funds stamps OF his
bank.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Last Saturday evening the neigh
bors called upon and surprised Mr.
John Christensen at his home south.
west of Kamrar, the occasion being
his forty-sixth birthday. He was
presented with morris leather
rocker, besides several other things
At late hour three-course supper
was served. All departed for their
different homes declaring Mr.. Chris
tenson royal entertainer and wish
ing him many more happy birthdays
Those present:
Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Miller Herman Arends
Hans Tolstrup Arthur Ankrum
Nels Hanson Bass Wells
Ness Hanson Louis Peterson
Robert kirchner
Mark Carey and son Verne
Marcus Christensen
Mr.. Tally Christensen
Misses
Florence Miller Annie Kirchner
Hulda Fredrickson of Buckeye,
Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
PERSONAL GOSSIP

.Blairsburg Yesterday to visit her
parents.
&c. D. Thompson was a business
visitor in Blairsburg yesterday.
w. V. Shipley of Iowa Falls was
in the city yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pablett of Will
Jams were callers in the city yester-
day.
Reuben Hurd of Williams was
in the city on business yesterday.
e. c. Holderman of Williams
was business caller in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. E. w. Cooper of harrisburg
was trading in the city yesterday.
Mrs. John Duffy and Mrs. John
Ricke of Williams were shopping in
the city yesterday.
Mrs. w. D. Ballentine of Blairs-
burg was trading in the city yester-
day.
Mrs. A. E. Afford was up from
harrisburg yesterday on business.
A. L. Fowler and John Fowler
were up from harrisburg yesterday
to enter some corn for the short
course prizes.
Mrs. Albert Blue, who was call
ed here last week by. the serious ill
ness of her husband, returned to
harrisburg today. Mr.. Blue is still
in a critical condition.
Mrs. Clara Andrew and baby
daughter went to harrisburg yester-
day to visit her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Smith of In
dependence township are off on a
visit to Orange Texas.
Adolph Pfliiger was a caller in
Jewell yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Breitenkamp and
son Ben spent the day in Kamrar
yesterday.
Miss Lola Staver returned yes
terday from an over Sunday visit at
her home in Laurens.
Ralph VanKuerin returned to
Ames today after visit in the city
with his friend, Ralph Groves.
Mrs. Myrtle Cunningham Bow
en- of Eagle Grove visited in the city
between trains yesterday.
Amos Rasmussen is spending a
few days with relatives and friends
in Chicago.
Mrs. R. r. Hammitt and chill
dren returned to Duncombe today
after few days visit at the c. b.
Hammitt home in this city.
Mrs. A. F. Schrader is spending
the day in Duncombe.
Mrs. Ralph Hurd of Williams
arrived in the city today for brief
visit at the home of her parents.
Mrs. j. Gerard and daughter,
Miss Agnes Gerard. went to Dun
combe today for brief visit.
Gilbert Terrell leaves tomorrow
morning for Los Angeles and other
points in California where he ex-
poets to locate permanently.
Mrs. c. II. Neeley and Mrs.
Louisa Bauer are spending the day
in Woodstock.
Mrs. VIM. p Bauer of Wool
stock is trading in the city today.
Mrs. Frank Howard of Fort
Dodge is a guest today of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Stahl
Mrs. Blair and daughter of
West Virginia are expected in the
city this evening for visit with the
George Ambrose family.
Miss Mabel Hensel is Wool
stock visitor today.
e. d. Hoag is business visitor
in Eldora today.
Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Goram
returned to Independence today af-
ter a visit at the G. w. Roberts
home in this city.
Mrs. R. H. Burnett went to
Waterloo today to visit relatives.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
ALLIES BREAK OFF
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
Hope to Obtain Object Without
War.

London, Jan. 27.-The Balkan
plenipotentiaries, who have received
full powers from their respective
governments, appointed committee
yesterday to draft note to the Tur-
kish plenipotentiaries explaining
why the peace conference must now
be considered broken of. 1t is hop
ed the draft will be ready for ap-
proyal by the full delegation Mon
day night.
This action Of the allies is part of
a series Of well considered forms OF
pressure with which the Balkan DEL
egates hope to obtain their object
without resuming the war.
Fine j0h work NJ thia ff8cn
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
Salem Store Robbed.

Mount Pleasant, Jan 2S.-The
Merchants store of Philip Brody in
Salem was broken into Saturday or
Sunday night and $45, hidden I'M
der the counter. was stolen. Local
talent is credited with the work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
Electric Chair in Washington.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Electrocu-
.tion instead of hanging would be
the punishment for first degree muir
der in the District Of Columbia II a
bill passed by the house yesterday.
and already passed the senate. IL
signed by President,Taft.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28
Social Affairs
DINNER PARTY.

Miss Margaret Chamberlin will
entertain company of friends this
evening at $50 dinner in honor of
Miss Edna Moore.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-28

Fine Job work At this once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
NILES.

The remains Of Charles A. Chaplin
viii be brought to Niles on saturday
afternoon and taken TO the Chaplin
home on Main ST. where funeral SER
-.ices Will be conducted by Rev. w. r.
snker Of the Presbyterian church,
which Mr. Chaplin and his family
have been members for many years.
Interment will be IN the family lot at
silver Brook cemetery.
Mesdames T.. G.. Atkinson and c. r.
Smith went to Chicago Friday TO spend
the week end at the Northwestern
university where Miss Marjorie Atl1in-
son and Reginald smith are attending
school.
Mrs. Ferdinand Bachman and Miss
Laura Bailey are in Kalamazoo at
tending the Rebckah assembly as del
egates from New Century lodge of
Niles.
The Star theater i'm Niles has been
sold 10 Joseph Newk'rk and Joseph
Miller, who have taken possession.
West Niles are parents Of daughter.
Saratoga county. y. Y, is a guest Of
Mrs. Harriet Baldwin.
Matthew Oman of South Bend was
in Niles Thursday enroute TO ST. JO-
seph on business connected with the
estate of the late Ann Oman of Niles
T. Il. Lam berton left Thursday for
a visit at LangfOd, :. ID.
Miss Mary Cain has been elected
collector by the board Of public works.
Mrs. w r. Edwards and daughter
left Thursday for Houston. Texas. at
ter a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. W. q.
Blish.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
\ GENTLE AND EFFECTIVE Ian
NDINE

4 mild. gentle and effective laXa-
tive is what people demand when suf-
fering from constipation. Thousands
swear 10y Or. Kings New Life Pills.
Hugh TaIlman. of san Antonio, Tex.
writes: They are, beyond question,
the best pills my wife and I have ever
taken" They never cause pain,
Price 25c. Recommended by all
druggists Advertisement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
pi1es l,nrl.,l Ii 8 fn 81 nnvs

Druggists refund money if FAZQ
OINTMENT fails 10 cure Itching.
Blind Bleeding or Protruding Files.
First application gives relief soc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24

II coaxes back that well feeling,
healthy look. puts the sap of life in
your system. protects YOU from dis
ease. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea has no equal as a Fall tonic for
the whole family. COonley Drug
store AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
a Great Exposition Of Mems Suits
$500 CLOTHES ADVICE

The way spend SIS is bring where fine clothes
the rule where quality standards prevail where SIS is
low price Come here and we'll show you hundreds and hun
dreds of SUITS plain sack suits dress overcoats users
ready put you what you get They're in
such variety and clearly $40 values you'll not how
can do what do at SIS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
SOME NEWS NOTES.

Davies Laundry Both phones
=. Leslie. the optician. sol = Mich. st.
Dr. Stoeckley. dentist Sill J. NJ 8.
Walsh& Best Dentist. I'm. 6. J.M.S.
Rubber stamps and alphabets made
by TT. 4. Pershing $50 s. Michigan
-. room 6. over Burke's. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24

Miss Emma f. Krill, the trained
nurse Of Newburgh, y. y. who has
been granted a body guard by the
Newburgh police on her appeal that
she is in fear OF her life Miss Nrill
was recently acquitted OF the charge
of numbering her lover, Dr. Stanley
+. Iron. who practiced exclusively
among Italians. Miss xiii says that
some of Irons italian admirers are
convinced that she was responsible FOR
his death and are the authors of
number OF death threats she mas re-
ceived since her acquittal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
Furnishings for Men

UNDERWEAR in union suits and single garments the
best made: Superior Stephenson, Dufold ribs and other
wool and worsteds 81 to SIS. SWEATER COATS for out
door men; rope knit Jumbo knit and Shaker knit 3d. S.
$780, ST. So So Manhattan SHIRTS in the short stiff
bosom styles ST. So The latest GLOVES-3-sand stitched
back Meyers and Fownes gloves, shades 81 to $50
Slkvelvet NECKWEAR oriental rug patterns soc; finest
imported silks 81 up.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
Extra Value Suits at $25

Wen show you some very exceptional suits in
the latest and best things at SIS in the most favor
ed colors and patterns. Serges, soft worsteds new
cheviot tweeds They're values unequalIed; here
at SIS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
The best Clothes ever made for boys are here

Norfolk single and double breasted suits for boys
to 18 years of age; with two pairs of Knockers;
new shades and patterns in all wool tweeds and
serges, at SIS.
Junior Norfolk and novelty suits; Russian suits,
exclusive fashions; for smaller boys So to $40.
Mackinaw REFER Norfolks for older boys and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24

These beautiful ovecoa uscrs great in class
by themselves Fabrics exclusive here brought from the
of the whole world; French Montagnacs,
Carr Meltons from New England Hockanum Mills in
America; Our special Hart Schafner & Marx creations
a remarkable display of overcoats,
Is styles imported tourist $3OOO
$500, $4,000 $50O0
SO styles Of plated belt back box Raglan dquar seneghb 81
inch lengths Hart Scaner Marx values ST. So $780, $780,
Iwoo ovacoab al Oyah vytOmhao vacOba
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
Rich Imported Clothes

No clothing store in South Bend we believe
makes so prominent a feature of fine imported
weaves. Harris Island, Hudders6eld clays, fine o-
agonas, beautiful French fabrics Irish tweeds and
silk mixture suits, SIS, $780, $35.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24

Special Correspondence
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct a.
The Palmyra group OF South sea
Islands is the Eden Of the Pacific,
declared Judge III. Z. Cooper oil Homo
lulu. owner Of this string of 81 islands.
II recently bought them continued
The Judge after thoroughly exploring
them accompanied by Montague
Cooke. jr. curator Of the Bishop mu-
scum and Prof J. j.. Rock OF the coll
lege Of Hawaii We discovered new
fish and plant life
II intend to work Palmyra for
Aopra- Cocoanuts are five feet deep
nder the trees in some of the
groves."
Judge Cooper has lived ia Hawaii
20 years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24
Suits and OVerCOats
to Delight Young Men

Young personality in their clothes; and here
they find variety of pattern, colorng and model
express the individual ofevery The perfect shaping
of shoulders the dapng of back and skirts the smooth
the coat the chest nee back just the perfect little touches
and these things here ready and They have the
proportions manes distinction that demand There better
clothes made filled youngme demands
SIS co. $780, $2OO0 500 $500 and$
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-24

Very high class suits, overcoats and REFERS, of
finest fabrics made with the same careful tailoring
as mems clothes, $3.50, $3.50, $3.50, So, $40,
$3.50, SIS.
Boys overcoats of all wool chinchillas; the favor
ed colors, blue, brown, gray, steel, with belt and
shawl collars, 81 to $10
ung men; very warm. Made in college colors, very