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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
CITY COUNCIL
HOLDS SESSION
Pass Ordinances and Resolutions
New Cement walksrto Seneca
Street.

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The city council was ID session
last evening and passed several new
ordinances and resolutions, also al
lowing the usual grist of bills.
An ordinance was passed creating
new sewer district to be called No.
8. This is the large north side sew
er which has been contemplated for
some time.
An ordinance was also passed
creating and establishing main
sewer district and providing for the
cost OF construction OF the sewer to
the property owners in the district.
1t is understood that this is to take
care of outlets.
+ An ordinance fixing and establish
Ing the width of sidewalks on Sene-
ca and Des Moines streets was also
passed.
A resolution was passed condemn
ing the sidewalks on the west side
of Seneca street from First street to
Bank street, on account Of being in
poor condition, too narrow, unsafe
and not on proper grade.
4 Another resolution was passed for
permanent sidewalks, twelve feet
wide, of Portland cement, on Seneca
street, from First street to Bank
street. The same to be put in with
in thirty days after the publication
OF the resolution.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Thrown out Of Buggy.

While returning from the country
yesterday afternoon, Albert Swanson
and son Rex were the victims Of 9
rather alarming accident. They were
driving a single horse to buggy
and had just crossed q small bridge
at Breeze Hill when the horse went
into a hole with both front feet
throwing the occupants of the buggy
out over the front wheels. Both
were thrown ten or dozen feet
from the buggy and they consider
themselves very lucky that they es'
capped unhurt. The horse was con-
siderably bruised up and may be Sc.
verely famed. The animal BELONG
to Rex and is quite valuable driv'
ing horse. The front OF the buggy
was damaged to a small extent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
IOWA WEATHER
and CROP REPORT
Oats Turning out Better Than Ex-
pected-southern Iowa Needs
Rain Badly

Des Moines, July s29.-The past
week has been moderately cool and
pheasant, with a marked deficiency
Of rainfall over the southern half
of the state, where the average
amount of precipitation was only .04
inch Frequent and well distribut-
ed showers prevailed over the north
ern half of the state, with an aver
Eage of 81 inch for the week.
Haying is practically finished
and the bulk of the small grain is
in the shock. Threshing is being
rushed, and early reports indicate
fair to extra good yields. Late oats
were damaged some by the hot
weather that prevailed during the
third week of the month, but are
turning out better than anticipated
two weeks ago. All growing crops
are in a flourishing condition in the
northern counties, but corn, pota-
toes, pastures and garden truck need
rain badly in the southern half of
the state. In some localities in the
southeastern counties. where there
has been only .05 inch Of rain dur
ing the last thirty days, corn is fir
ing and is at standstill. pastures
are brown, late potatoes are dried
up. and water for stock is getting
scarce. The dry weather has. how
ever, enabled farmers to secure the
hay and small grain crops in good
condition.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Judge Cook Sells Farm

Judge j. c. Cook, formerly of this
city. has just sold fine farm UP
In Kossuth county and the Algona
Courier comments as follows:
Judge Cook was in Algona Mon
day on his way from his Gerled
ranch to Chicago where he was call.
ed by c., NJ. & st. Paul people 70,
consultation on some subject. He
told us he had just sold $50 acres
OF his land up there, the portion
that he called his dairy farm, to
Richard Zielte of Hubbard. The
land has set Of buildings, fine
dairy house, three groves, and two
artesian wells. The price was $99
an acre. We asked him why he did
not get 500, and he said he could
have got it just as well IL ne had
asked it. He told the buyer that If
when next springs payment fell due
he was sorry he bought the land, he
might rent 1t at $4 an acre and get
his contract back. Mr.. Zielte said
be would not give up his contract
for $1,000. He pays 51s per cent
on the deferred payments. Judge
Cook says he has no doubt that
Zielte will refuse 1925 an acre for
it inside OF two years, but he was
burdened with the care of the land
and hence sold. The new owner has
herd OF Swiss cattle and will aim
to make his new purchase the best
dairy farm in northern Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Little Son i Sick.

Little. Max Patterson, son Of Mrs.
w E. Patterson OF Green, Iowa, who
has been visiting at the home Of her
sister and husband, Rev. and Mrs.
b.. II. Sours, has been quite sick this
week. The little fellow was taken
sick on Sunday with severe attack
of stomach trouble which 1t il
thought was caused from the change
of water. etc., and has been in bed
since that time. Mrs. Patterson was
going on from here to Dakota for q
visit. but owing to the little ones
sickness, will return to her home as
soon as he is well.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Auto Mishap May be Fatal.

Woodbine, July 2S.-In trying to
avoid a collision with motorcycle,
Dewitt Davis drove his car too near
the edge of bridge and the ma
chine turned turtle. seriously .injVr-
ing Phelps Wood, the l7-year-old
son Of, Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Wood OF
Logan, who was pinned under the
car in such way that the weight
rested largely on him until help ar
rived. He probably will live, Paul
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Miller and
Will Hughes formed the other mem
bers of the party. All were injured
but not seriously.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Reinicker Farm at Bargain.

OF the Geo. H. Reinicker land.
comprising 3,O57 acres, put upon
the market year ago, all has been
sold with the exception OF one farm
containing 800 acres. The land sold
has brought an average price Of
about $164 per acre. The farm left
is well improved and tiled and 10
located Az miles north OF Kamrar.;
The place is a little above the av-
erage but in order to close It out
quickly, it will be sold at a bargain
and on easy terms. For price, terms,
ETC., see w. L. Whitman. 2Sd2f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Frank P. Woods Claim to Fame.

Washington Special: Since Speak
err Champ Clark set the fashion Of
wearing white clothes during hot
days, numerous members of the
house of representatives have follow
ed his example. Prominent among
these are Representatives Woods.
Towner and Scott of the Iowa dele
cation. Mr.. SCOTS hair Is almost
as white as that Of the illustrious
speaker. and his white raiment from
tip to toe gives him a quite dis
|tinguished appearance. But when
lit comes to swell dressers in the
Iowa contingent the palm, by unani-
NOUS consent will be yielded to Rep
resentative Woods now representing
Delivers old district.
Mr.. Woods has only one rival for
1.-THE distinction of being the best
dressed man in the house OF repre-
lsentatives and that is Congressman
Tom Helm of Alabama, some times
called Handsome Tom," sometimes,
Pretty Tom but more frequently
referred to as the Alabama con-
gresham who shot the niger on
the street car Mr.. Heflin really is
some dresser, but when il comes to
passing judgment on the works OF
sartorial art he has nothing on
Iowa's own Frank Woods. And
then, too, Tom Helm is big and
muscular and all OF his nice white
Ihannels, ducks, mohairs and linens
make him look fussy. while Franz
woods sylphlike form was simpl,
.ibuiIt to order for these summary
garments.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Paving Begun.

The work of putting down the
concrete for the street paving was
begun on Des Moines street yester-
day. The excavation work for the
paving on Seneca street and Wilson
avenue Is also practically completed
and the paving of the three streets
to be finished this season Will no
doubt be completed in due time. There
Il considerable curb and guttering,
however. yet to b. put downs
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
]. A Little Sprint up Walnut.

Yesterday afternoon just after the
big mixer used on the street paving
was started, the engineer blew of
steam and one of the horses used to
haul the big concrete carts. started
up Walnut street at fast gait, con-
sidering the heavy weight Of the
cart which it was pulling. 1t ran
as far as Broadway where the cart
went into the ditch, throwing the
horse upon its back. 1t was unable
to move until some OF the workmen
who had followed came to Its as
sistapce and placed 1t on its feet
again. The incident caused consid.
cradle excitement along Walnut
street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

they will be sure to be well pleas
famous charge.
The writer Is sorry that the ext
gencies of the vacation period will
prevent him from attending the
Chautauqua this year He believes
that the Chautauqua program ought
to be generously sustained. The
committee is doing it's level best to
create program attractive and use
full, and the entire citizenship ought
to support the movement. The writ
err takes this opportunity to COM
mend to the public the entire pro-
gram. Arthur Metcalf.
Pastor Of Congregational church.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
The Cradle Roll.

Word has been received here an
nouncing the birth Of a baby daugh-
ter on July 9th to Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul H. Brandmire, who reside in
Huron. South Dakota. Mrs. Brand
mire will be remembered as Miss
Ruby Crowter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Do You Know HIM.

And there Is that individual VINO
sits in the next seat behind you at
the Orpheum or Isis and enlightens
his companion on the pictures as
they pass. You have an eager de-
sire to turn and ask him how long
his friend has been blind. 1t is not
an occasional observation, but one
running fire OF comment which you
are powerless to escape. and which
is loud enough for all within FIVE or
six feet Of him to. hear and be an
noyed with. But the seat just in
front Of him holds the one who must
endure the most. He drapes his feet
along the sides of your chair and
beats time to the music. then he
changes his position and grasps the
back Of your chair with mighty
wrench that almost Sunseats You
while he draws up one-leg and
braces his knee against the back Of
your seat. Now he begins-"This
is picture seen last week In Ma
son City. That's New York. been
there. See that fire team accom-
in? They run just like that. I
seen 'um when / was there. Come
purt ne'er gettin' run over too. A
Teller grabbed me. That's ladder
there putin up. See them fellers
run up! That's just like they do!
Ever see 'um run up them ladders?
Look at that girl! She's goin' to
jump! Look out there old girl
you'll get smashed! There that fell
Ter in the long coat, he's got 'er.
Here's a pictures agoin' to be
funny. See that girls coat-that's
the kind they wore all last winter,
kind O. striped, black and white. like
horse blanket. Awful swell-all
the girls had 'em. That's her faith
err. that old guy pickin flowers
there, that's her Teller that big one
here he comes. Say, look at that,
won't you! That's city fellar with
the light suit. Say. that pictures
wrong-the're pickin' flowers and
she's just took OF that winter coat.
An that fellers got on his spring
suit---that don't jibe! Amt that
funny now, they wouldn't notice
that was wrong. Yep, that's him
again. say!!! Did you see her kiss
him over that fence? Say. l bet
that's an old beau OF hern come
back! wouldn't that cork you?
Why, yes, bet 1t IL, she wouldn' t
kiss strange Teller right OF the
bat like that! Not on your life;
that's an old beau! Now l bet she's
agoin' to marry this city Teller. Say
did you see her give him the go-by ?
Mister man! That was some stare
she give him.
Say, it's hot. amt 1t? / bet that
fan amt agoin' No. 1t aint-yoi
can't see it move. Yep, that 'un is,
but this 'un amt.
What's this? The Ren-deE-vuz OF
the Thieves--that's what they call
a plain clothes man-that's kind
Of detective-they got star on all
right, only you cant see it-but It's
under their coat. They got just as
much business lookin' for trouble as
L..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Picnic Supper.

q There will be picnic supper at
the Universalist church Thursday
evening, Aug. list, followed by a
business and social session to which
the members OF the church and
those interested in its welfare are
cordially invited 70 be present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
CORPS visit, Woodstock.

This noon twenty-seven ladies be-
longing to the Women's Relief Corps
left for woodstock where they will
spend the day as guests Of Mrs.
Charles Armstrong, who is a MEM
Der Of the corps OF this city and who
intends to leave Woodstock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Critically III.

F. D. Young is critically III at his
home on Dies Moines street. Some
three months ago he had an opera
ton In Des Moines for gall stones.
and recovered rapidly for man Of
his age and has since been able to
go to his farm in Hancock county
and supervise some improvements he
is making. He came home from there
Monday evening very sick man
and last night DR.. Vest OF Des
Moines came up to see him and con-
suit with the attending physician,
DR.. Desmond. The physicians pro-
nounce his aiiment relapse and he
is in a very critical condition. His
daughter. Mrs. Max Whitacre of Des
Moines, who left Saturday for So
journ in Colorado, was wired last
might, and word was sent to his SON,
E. A. Young. who Is now In Canada.
DR.. Richardson has returned from
his vacation and Is again at his Of
| flee.ssS ssss "a - Y ~ 4 ts 2&daf1t1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

There is considerable complaint
lately of the city watering trough
in the market square. Teamsters
and farmers who are driving horses
in the city claim that although there
10 some water running there at all
times, there is not sufficient to sat
isfy the needs Of the horses that are
taken there daily to be watered.
This should be looked after by the
proper authorities.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

Miss Clarine Mueller. who was
operated upon for appendicitis last
week at Mercy hospital. cont 'nYes to
improve and will be able to taxi
en- home before long
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

George Flaws, living O, farm
northeast of the city. has purchased
a model, So. electrically equipped
Overland touring car OF Hanson a
Tyler.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

The H. F. Pringle Implement
house is being considerably improv-
ed by new coat Of paint and also
concrete walk Is being placed in
front OF the building.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Unclaimed letter..

Following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Webster
City postofice for the week ending
July 90, 1913:
Miss Florence Cantonwine.
Bert Gallup.
Radie Rose.
If not called for in two weeks will
be sent to dead letter Office Wash
ington, D. c. R. G. Clark, p. NJ.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
LABOR UNION form
ALLY ORGANIZED
R. H. Ash is President Open Meet
ing of Carpenters was Held
Last Night.

The open meeting of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America, which was held
last night in the G. A. r. hall, re-
suited in a permanent organization
of the order in this city. The or
der will be known as Local Union
No. 1925, and was organized with
membership which will exceed forty.
The following officers were elected:
President-R. Fl. Ash.
MISREPRESENTATION jacobson. i
Recording secretary-C. r. Rein
sell
i Financial secretary-Geo. B. Wal
terick.
Treasurer-Fred Schroeder.
ConductOr-Fred Jansen.
Warden-Arthur Hawkes..
Trustees-A. NJ Schultz, one
year; H. l.. Corbin, two years; N. H.
Monson, three years.
Auditor-H. c.. Kiesickep, one
year; r. L. Prasser, two years; M
J. Hall, three years.
The next regular meeting Of the
order will be Aug. 18th, in the G.
A.. r. hall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

'B. F. Paine has disposed Of lis
Overland car to E. d. Filler, who
resides on a farm northeast Of he
city. Mr.. Paine is undecided as ".
but. will probably purchase new
car.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

Little Frances iced, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. G. NJ. Teed, has been
very Ill for the past week with
Glow fever. She is not yet able to
be out Of bed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

There will be social meeting OF
the ladies OF the English Lutheran
church tomorrow afternoon At $3.50
in the basement OF the church. Ey-
cry lady OF the church is urged to
be present, as business Of import-
ance is to be transacted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

The automobile belonging to Dr.
McCaulfff, which Las been in Hum
bo1dt since the recesst ditch accident.
was towed homi, by another aut
yesterday and is now at the Hanson
& Tyler garage. It's a sorry looking
car since its bath In the big ditch.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

Miss Jane Spicer is taking two
weeks vacation from her duties as
attendant in the Offices Of DR.. G. T.
McCauliff. Miss Lillian Smith, a
registered nurse who assists DR.. Nc
Cauliff great deal, will be in the
Office during Miss Spicer's absence.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29
Free of Tuition,

The Freeman-Tribune is in re-
ceipt of the following lettersfrom
President Seerley Of the Cedar Falls
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

We have opened real estate Of
fee. corner of Second and Seneca
streets over Bahrenfuss' restaurant.
Parties wishing to buy, sell or ex-
change farms or city property, call
and see us. We have some excellent
bargains in farm lands and city
property. Whitson 4 Rahto, Real
Estate. 26d3f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

The L. A. S. OF Breeze Hill will
hold an ice cream social at the A. ].
Williams home on the Leonard Ma
son farm, three miles east OF Web
ster City, on Friday evening, Aug.
LIST. The public is cordially invited
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

b. F. Nickerson ris still sick and
hist con scn is not as encouraging
as lcou 4 be wished for. Yesterday
he WI not quite as well as he has
beer
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29


The Iowa Teachers College pro-
poses to admit free Of tuition fon
the college year 1913-14 all students
who are preparing for teaching in
county schools. This will include
all persons desiring to prepare for
the examination for county uniform
certificates and all others who are,
enrolled in the general normal
course and the vocational normal
course offered at this institution.
This change in policy has been
adopted in order to give an open
door to all persons who are willing
to become country school teachers.
Since the minimum wage law will
insure better salaries, the State
Teachers College will cheerfully CO.
operate in doing all 1t can to in
crease the efficiency of all such
teachers. Appointment to receive
these advantages is obtainable from
the superintendent OF the county
where the student resides.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

Rev. 8. j. Thomas of MARSHALL
town, who held the tent meetings OF
the Church Of the Naxarene in this
city last summer, will arrive here to-
morrow, on his way home from
Sioux City, and will preach tomor-
row night at s o'clock at Sketch
ley's hall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-29

Mrs. Joe Barr, who resides on a
farm south of this city, was remoy-
ed from Mercy hospital Saturday to
the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. ]. T. Teal. Mrs. Barr under
went a very serious surgical opera
ton two weeks ago but Is now get
ting along very well. Her nurse,
Miss Yansey, has returned to her
home in Des Moines.
Miss Bernice Berggren has accept
Cd a position as bookkeeper with the
Webster City Gas Company and
will take up her work next Mon
day. Miss Berggren is assisting this
week with the book work in the
Mills plumbing establishment, dur
ing the absence OF her brother Ray,
who is camping with Company c a,
Storm Lake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-05
STRONGEST LINK IN
The BEACH TRIAL
specfal bY United Press Wsrs.

Aiken, s. c., Feb 5.-The strong
est links in the chain of circumstan-
cial evidence against F. o. Beach,
the New York millionaire, under
trial for alleged assault on his wife
here last February, vas forged by
the state today. The state estab-
lisbed that foot prints on the flower
beds in the Beach yard, pointed out
by Beach as probably being those
of the flying negro whom he accused
of slashing his wife's throat, were in
reality, those of a policeman; that
Beach's intimation of the motive for
the attack might have been to secure
Mrs. Beach's earrings, which he was
said to have valued at $4,000, was
illogical since the earrings found in
the yard and identified as those OF
Mrs. Beach were only limitations,
and that Beach employed lawyers
only a few days after the attack,
while at that time no suspicion was
entertained that he might have been
concerned in the assault. The trial
will be continued tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-05
LOAN
ASSN PROSPER
Annual Meeting of Stockhold-
ers,- tPresidentPierce

The Citizens Building & Loan
Association flourished to no small
degree in 1912 as was evinced by re-
ports rendered at the twenty-1rst
annual meeting of the stockholders
last night. More than 1000 new
shares were issued during the year
and about 800 new shareholders
were added. The assets of the asso-
citation we're reported to be about
s36S,OO0, nearly all of which is In
mortgages on Perth Amboy real
estate. A dividend Of eight per cent.
was paid to installment shareholders.
Edward R. Pierce was last night
reelected as president Of the associa-
ton for the twenty-first consecutive
time. j. c.. Rossi was reelected as
vice president and Harry Conard as
secretary and treasurer. c. c. Chris
Jensen was chosen as a director for
three years to succeed J. ]. Deitche,
deceased. Louis H. FRANKIE was re-
elected as director and w. A. Crowell
was chosen as an auditor for three
years,