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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Our Present Population.

Editors Freeman-Tribune: While
standing in front of one of our dry
goods houses last Saturday evening,
looking down upon the great rest
less sea Of human faces that passed
and re-passed us in rapid succession.
the thought occurred to US that il
the parties who took the last city
census would carefully look over
their work, they would discover
some error that If rectffled, would
give to our city far greater poDu-
lation than it now has the credit of
having. Never before have We seem
so many people drawn togetheS by
one common impulse upon tne
streets OF Webster City Of an even
ing. But those perambulatins TIE
streets only represented a postiaa Of
the number that were confined nssc-
tically within the space Of two -
blocks. .-..s4
The moving picture shown wore
crowded. and all the stores. YsUlAur-
ants, and billiard roons were
thronged; and the chairs - TIE
Wilson porch were also oesupls1 by
the same identical body - ward
heelers and bull moose shooters mat
have derived SO much personal en-
joyment from their use for - Dast
fifteen years. AK 1,-
Where did all theee pe0D ssne
from? 1t was a crowd 49, UD0lA
make even State street - 01AAgo
ashamed Of itself. While - hong
lines Of automobiles drawn - - the
curb on both sides OF the s1Dsso asm-
mencing near The WiilsaQ aDener
and extending east down - ~ vary
doors Of what we used to eAD SDAm-
ity fiat would suggest thai % inson-
siderable number OF tAs 101onnse
crowd were our country cos<na Who
had come to see US, freigloBA With
the fragrance Of the elDvAs Aolds
and their pockets lined NM the
fruits Of their industry, even 0en
after making generous allowance
for our outside callers the ss0v1 left
would Justify one in arriy ing nj one
Of two things, either the eensas re-
turns must have been incorrect or
our population must have iaIreased
at a tremendous pace since \ was
taken. G. ,. Pnse~.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Had a Nice Hair Cut.

1t is reported that ditcher from
one of the many camps close to this
city came to town Saturday with
considerable of jag on. He decid-
ed that he would have his hair cut
and entered barber shop but as
soon as he had gotten seated in the
chair dropped off to sleep. The tom
serial artists in the shop decided to
have some fun with the man and so
clipped all his hair off with the ex-
ception of small fringe around the
crown of his head. It was not no.
ticed by the victim until the next
morning when he arrived at the
camp. and early Monday morning be
was in town with the ayowed in
tention Of giving the barber lick
ing. Later he cooled Oh and decid-
ed he would prosecute the jokester,
but 80 far as reported nothing has
yet come Of 1t.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
AN IMPORTANT
HOME INDUSTRY
Factory Well Equipped, but Many
Improvements are to be Made
r. in Near Future.

IA, F. S. Smith, who was partner
with Andrew Raven in the Hawkeye
Cabinet Company, has purchased the
entire interest, the deal being closed
yesterday whereby Mr.. Raven sold
his interest to Mr.. Smith. The fact
DRY is we'll equipped but when inter-
viewed yesterday, Mr.. Smith stated
that many improvements would be
made as soon as possible. The build
ing used as the work room is 20 by
60 feet and in this building there
are rip saws, band saws and saws of
seyery kind. There are planners,
lathes, notchers and ma
chinery tor making the celebrated
'Hawkeye coop. The building is as
near fire proof as could be made, as
is also the boiler room, all machin-
cry being run by steam.
The factory has just turned out a
very beautiful piece of work for the
English Lutheran church in the
form of an altar of quarter sawed
red oak--a gift from Mr.. Ra-
ven. Mr.. Smith states that he
is equipped to do all kinds OF work
in the way of window seats, screen
doors, and built-in funiture. Few
people realize what this factory is
in a position to do in the way of
wood work around the house, or this
home industry would be better pat
ronized
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
RAIN IS NEEDED
FOR GROWING CROPS

Following is the Iowa weather and
crop service bulletin for the week
ending July 90:
The first four days OF the week
were excessively hot; the daily max
imum temperatures ran sed from 100
to 1O4 degrees, over the southern
counties on one or more days, and
as the rainfall was inappreciable ov-
er the larger part of the state, late
crops are beginning. to feel the ef-
feet Of the dry, hot weather. Late
oats, potatoes, garden truck and
pastures have already been damaged
to some extent by the intense heat
and lack of moisture. In some To-
calities, corn on light sandy soil Is
beginning to curl during the day,
but corn on good soil and in well
cultivated fields Is holding up re-
markedly we'll and making rapid
growth. All Of the early planted
corn is in tassel and ia caring nice
ly. The dry, hot weather has been
favorable for haying and harvesting
and the time has been we'll improy-
ed. Most Of the haying is finished
and the crop has been secured in
excellent condition. Nearly all Of
the winter wheat and rye has been
cut and much Of the early oats, bar
ley and spring wheat and some late
oats is in shock. Threshing Is prog
ressing in southern counties, and
the early reports indicate more than
an average crop of winter wheat Of
extra good quality. Some fields yield
from forty to fifty bushels per acre.
but the average Will be about thirty
bushels, Rain is needed for all grow
ing crops.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Tents PITCHED At
CAMP CHAATLAND
Webster City Soldier Boys now Nice
" Located at Storm Lake
All Pleased.

Camp Chantland, Storm Lake,
July 22.-Special to the Freeman
Tribune: Company C left Webster
City yesterday morning \ about Z
O'clock on the special train provided
for that purpose. At Fort Dodge
companies F and G boarded the
special and the train arrived here
at II o'clock and the men proceeded
to the camp grounds, a walk of about
two miles from the Storm Lake de-
pot. Arriving at the grounds the
work of putting up the tents was
started and it was not long until
this was finished and the men set
tied down to the regular routine.
After the pitching Of the tents
the boys were allowed to follow their
own inclinations for the balance Of
the first day in camp.
Seven hundred men from the diff
ferent companies in the 56th regi-
ment are encamped here. This num-
Der Is larger representation Of the
regiment than it was expected some
time ago would be present. Prac-
tically all Of the twelve companies
in the regiment have fifty enlisted
men with the exception Of the
baby" company Of Carroll, which
has forty-five.
Soon after the boys were given
the freedom Of the camp, many i'm
proved the opportunity for fishing
and bathing in the lake. both of
which sports are very popular at
this resort. The camp grounds are
among the finest the men have ever
encamped upon and everybody Is al
reay assured of a good time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Base Ball Done,

The Hawiian base ball team ar.
rived on the noon train and are q
husky looking lot. This afternoon
at Athletic park the White Sox meet
them. This should be the fastest
game that has been played here this
year, the Hawaiian team having
beaten Fort Dodge, Fonda, Manson
and the fast Storm Lake team in the
past week. Tomorrow the Sox go to
Fort Dodge where they will play the
Fort Dodge Independents. Thursday
the Jewell team play In this city and
1t Is reported from reliable source
that they have loaded up heavier
than they did for the game last
week. Friday the Dows team plays
at the Athletic park and while the
Webster City team won from them
by score .Of 9 to 8, six scores were
made In one inning and after that
the game was a tie all the way
through The fans will be able to
see some fast ball playing this week
and should take advantage Of the
fact.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
MORE HORSE STEAL
ING is REPORTED
Thieves Steal What is Said to be
the Finest Team in Boone
Worth 5000.

Horse thieves made a big haul in
Boone last night by stealing team
belonging to Rocko Bros, proprie-
tors of the big ice plant in that city.
1t was by far the finest team of
horses in Boone, being valued at
5000. They also took set of heavy
double harness belonging to this
team. The harness was heavily
studded with brass and was
worth SIS. - ''..'" E..
The horses were in barn not far
from the ice plant and the thieves
made a clean get away. However,
as soon as the theft was discovered
this morning dispatches and tele-
phone messages were sent to all
neighboring towns, including this
city, and fifty automobiles filled
with citizens armed with revolvers
and rifles formed Gordon for some
distance around the city Of Boone to
capture the thieves il possible. :
Rocko Bros offer reward of one
hundred dollars for the return Of
the horses, which are described as
follows: Both are sorrels. One is
dark sorrel, white spot on side as
large as silver dollar; right hind
quarter has small scar upon 1t; G.
years old, short name and tail, quite
dark; weight 1850 or 1900. The
other is a light sorrel; large white
spot in forehead; nose rather light
ish; wart on nose about the size of
a ten cent piece; light eolored name
and tail of medium length; weight
about 1850: past four years old.
If anybody in this vicinity should
see or hear of the team they should
send message to Rocko Bros. of
Boone, or notify the local police. -
Word was received this morning
from the posse who are on the trail
of the Randall horse thief, saying
that they were now in Jackson coun-
ty, MINI, and that the chance Of
capturing the thief was encourag-
ing. 1t was also reported that there
were two men with the horses now.
Where the other man came from and
whether he is confederate Is not
known.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Against Referendum,

A meeting at which between sew
enty-fiye and hundred Modern
Woodmen were in attendance. was
held last evening in the Elmo hall.
the main business under, discussion
being the refe4 enohm vote. After the
discussion vote was taken and all
were unanimously against the refer
endum proposition. About half q
dozen members of the camp at HOm-
er were present at this meeting and
also several members of the Stan
hope camp.
At the close of the business, ice
cream and cake were served and q
short social session held.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Horse Thief Still At Large.

Sheriff Nelson arrived home from
ssnthern Minnesota Saturday after
Room where he had been looking for
traces OF the Randall horse thief.
Deputy Sheriff Carl has not been
heard from since Wednesday night
"a his whereabouts are at this time
Unknown. The only thing Sheriff
Nelson found out was that the thief
had left the buggy at Gilmore and
We riding one horse and leading the
sther. The people OF Randall are
sassing a reward for the capture Of
Ne thief.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
THE AUTOMOBILE
TOURING "BUC'
Seems to Infect all Glasses Many
Travellers 60 Through This
City.

This is the weather which tempts
the owner of car to forsake the
cares of business and with his fam
lily fully equipped for trip, motor
themselves away to some lake or
forty-seventh cousin who resides
just over the line. 1t does not seem
to matter how many accidents ap-
pear in the papers every day, or
whether the owner of the car is a
novice or a mechanic, they all have
the temerity to go on trip. Nor
does it appear to matter Ii the fem
mime portion of the human freight
aboard look like the most correctly
CARRIED pictures that ever stepped
out Of fashion sheet. swathed in
wells of every tint under the sun,
or if they look like Bridget OF the
tubs On sweeping day in the most
outrageous invention that could ev-
er be called motoring cap, they all
seem to feel the same about an ov-
er land trip.
Autoes appear on our streets ev-
cry day from Wisconsin. Illinois, Ne
braska, and points nearer home,
while some Of the cars bear marks OF
a much longer journey and look like
coast to coast cars. The other day a
long, grey, jnoiseless touring car was
on the street for q short time, with
a very young nodish looking couple
In the tonneau, and Japanese
chauffeur at the wheel Numerous
suit cases strapped over the car pro-
claimed to the world that some one
was on their honeymoon.
That was an ideal honeymoon if
1t was oDe) with curious crowds
soon far behind. But whether brid-
al couples. or some farmer with sew
en- children distributed over the car,
everybody who goes s-touring in
this manner has fine time. 1t may
be truth that every one Is learn
Ing how to play. Americans have
many holidays but do not know how
to play. Nine out Of ten men are
like Gagged lions when OF for four
or five days vacation. We have to
go to the Europeans to learn how to
play. II you have the two requis-
ites--a car and few days OF
make combination and enjoy an
overland trip.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Colossus Of Power Houses.

A writer in the New York Inde-
pendent recently called the Keokuk
dam 1.-The colossus of power houses. "
He is not exaggerating-> The Mis-
sissippi has been harnessed and the
result is titanic. Electricity gener-
ated at this power house was turned
into st. Louis few nights ago and
drove two-thirds Of the street cars
and every one of the industrial mo-
tors in the city. 1t will soon light
st. Louis and will begin to nose its
way toward other cities-Buriington
and Fl. Madison In Iowa, Quincy
and Warsaw in Illinois and Hanni-
bal in Missouri.
The impressive thing about the
Keokuk plant Is the fact that the
power will be available for manu-
facture. a fact which differentiates
1t from most OF the water power pro-
duced in the moutains. which is US
ed chiefly for electric light and
street car power. Each horse power
developed by water power supports.
when applied to industrial ends.
about five people. Two-thirds Of the
horse power available at Keokuk
will draw into the Mississippi valley
and, support one million people.
Illinois and Iowa are the homes of
cheap coal, but we have no coal that
can touch this Keokuk water power
In cheapness. Factories are bound
to spring up the valley as never be-
fore The three states served by
this COLOSSUS" may well feel san
guine about their industrial future,
for such a combination OF abundant
food supplies. plenty Of raw mater
ial for manufacture and cheap water
power is one rarely found. It should
spell great wealth II our men. and
women too. are conserved.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
No ACTION IN At
k|NS0N PROTEST
City Council Holds Session Differ
ent Matters Receive attention
of Body.

At the council proceedings last
evening, o. J. Henderson, president
of the association, appeared in be-
half of the Chautauqua management
and asked for some concessions re-
garding the electric lighting of the
grounds. This was referred totthe
electric light committee and Supt.
Mullins.
A resolution was passed authoriz-
ing the city treasurer to deposit the
city funds in the following named
banks, to-wit: First National, Farm
ers National, Hamilton County State
Bank and the Webster City Savings
Bank. ,s i. VIZ 80
The park commission ask for. the
privilege and assistance of the coun-
Gil in leyying a IN mills on all as
sessable property in the. city for the
purpose of improving and maintain
ing the city park and also! the posi-
Bile purchase of Nokomis park by the
city.sti .sg.u =. .. 4a.4 h.
", An ordinance was passed yaeating
the alley. between lots 3 and Q, block
s, Original New Castle.
Councilman EssigS brought up the
matter of erecting danger signs for
the benefit Of autoists on two corn
ers onthe south road near his home.
the intention being to lessen: the
danger of collisions.
2 The current bills for the month
were, allowed as read. ~ zs,. 81.
The council took no action in re-
gard. to the written protest /, filed
with the city clerk by. C. p Akin
son in relation Ito the manner in
which the curb and gutter is being
put down in front of his residence
property on Wilson avenue, so we
are informed by the city clerk
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Asks for Divorce.

Mabel Whitmore has filed petit
ton in the Office of the clerk of the
district court asking for a divorce
from her husband. James Whitmore.
The petition recites that the parties
were married in Chicago. Nov. &c.
1901; that in January, 1915, de-
PENDANT deserted plaintiff and has
absented himself ever since.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Says Program ID Fine.

Prof. s. r. Nevelin. OF Storm Lake.
vAo ID at the head of the schools
there. was in the city last week and
while here looked over the Chantau-
ssA program and pronounced 1t as
enc OF the finest to be given in the
state this season. This 10 consider
- quite compliment. as Prof. New
elm Is at the head Of the Storm Lake
0hautauqua, helped put on the frst
Chautauqua in Webster City. and
has been in the business ever since
that time.
Typewriter supplys Ct sh1s once.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

For sale, good Wright county.
Iowa, farm home; $50 acres. Land
and buildings above the average.
Price 500 per acre. Easy terms
Cali or write, Robert r. Barnard,
Clarion, Iowa. 22d3f1tls
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

A. M. Garrick, who hands out the
required coupon before you board
the train at the Illinois Central sta
ton, and one Of his co-workers.
Chas. Quinn Of the Central freight
depot. and friend. Oscar Henssl,
start tonight on fishing expedition
~ in the vicinity OF Duluth. MINI.
They will be accompanied by r. B.
Leroy Of Highview. Mr.. Thompson
& Williams, Frank Hay Of Fort
Dodge. and Mr.. Foster of Eagle
Grove.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
TO Organize Association.

There will be a meeting at the
city hall tomorrow evening. July
Gath. at o'clock, for the purpose
Of organizing citizens park asso-
citation. All those interested in the
project will please turn out and help
boost the movement.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

The ydressmaking establishment Of
Mrs. A. c. Kraemer will be closed
from now on during the remainder.
Of the summer months.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

VIM. T. Fisher is having three
houses erected on James
street, between Broadway and the
Northwestern railroad tracks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

The L. A. S. of the M. E. church
will hold an exchange at Ripper's
jewelry store Saturday morning.
July 26th, from $3.50 to IL.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

Sam Murphy of Fort Scott: KAN
'sas, is relieving agent A. M. Garrick
at the Illinois Central passenger sta
ton while the latter enjoys ten
days vacation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

G. A. Codner has resigned his po-
sition at the Mccullough barber shop
end has accepted one in the Harry
Maxon shop on Seneca street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22
Meteor Seen BY
many Of OUR PEOPLE


Last night just d1Les sunset anu
before any stars were out, observ-
ers of the, evening glory were star
tied to see an enormous sky rocket
apparently, shoot from the zenith OF
the heavens down in a northeastern
ly direction for great distance, and
then fall of into space. The meteor
left trail of brightness behind II
|equalling in brilliancy an enormous
sky rocket and the frey train slow
ly faded into silver, looking not un-
like the light left on the palm Of the
hand when a match has been drawn
across it. This strange phospores-
cent glow slowly crinkled and be.
gan tying itself up in knots that re-
sembled Chinese characters. This
unusual phenomenon lasted fully
twenty minutes and was most re-
markable on account Of the clear at
mosphere and the absence Of any
cloud In the sky. The meteor will
no doubt be read Of later, for the OBJ
servatories usually record these
strange astronomic fireworks.
The following in this mornings
Register and Leader indicates that
the meteor was also seen by many
people in that city:
For nearly twenty minutes last
night residents OF northwest Des
Moines witnessed phenomenon OF
nature-a meteor which burned un-
til it had practically completed its
fight. The meteor was seen at s
o'clock by c. D. Doolittle Of 1888
Fortieth street and he had time to
call the attention of many neigh
bors to the strange sight before 1t
disappeared.
A trail of fire which seemed about
200 feet long first attracted the at
tention of Mr. Doolittle. "A few mia-
utes later the tail of fire became
wavy and resembled the antics OF
the tail of kite until it disappear
ed.
The meteor may have fallen not
far from Des Moines. Mr.. Doolittle
estimated that it fell not many miles
northwest of Des Moines.
Prof. D. w. Morehouse of Drake
university did not see the meteor.
but said the peculiar trail of fire was
an indication that the meteor was
near the earth. The phenomenon
,p--s,,s."used by the heavy atmosphere.
7 The L. A. S. of the U. B. church
will hold an apron sale and ice
cream social at the parsonage We'd
nesday evening, July 23rd.
Frank Calkins has again taken up
his work as driver Of one Of the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

Miss Georgia Zeitler has resigned
her position as bookkeeper in the Of
flee Of the Webster City Gas COM
pany. She will leave for her home
in Edgewood next week and, In
company with her mother, will go
in short time to Detroit, Michigan,
where they will make their future
home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

The L. A. 8. Of Breeze Hill will
meet with Mrs. j. A. Gregory on
Thursday, July gath. at 2 O'Clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

Married, today at noon, at
the home Of Ira Smith, uncle Of the
groom, who resides on east Division
street. Minetta M. Card and Clement
a. Smith. both of Iowa Falls, Rev.
w. H. Clifford ofiiciating. The young
people will return to Iowa Falls soon
where they will make their future
home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

The Harmony Sunday school class
of the English Lutheran church held
a business meeting in the basement
Of the church last evening. Among
other matters discussed it was decid-
ed to hold an ice cream social on the
church lawn the evening of the next
band concert. e IS IS s,ssS NJ
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

The increase OF automobiles in the
town might have been observed Sat
urday evening on the business street
by any one who doubted the event.
ual supplanting of the horse and
buggy by the popular car. BY act
ual count 81 automobiles stood in
the street at one time between Bus
ter Browns corner and the city hall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

The L. A. S. of the U. B. church
will hold an apron sale and ice
cream social at the parsonage We'd
nesday evening, July 23rd.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

Frank Calkins has again taken up
his work as driver Of one Of the
delivery wagons for the, American
Express company. after his severe
illness,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-07-22

typewriter saDplys q sh,s once.