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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08
Resigns Position.

w. II. Bars health having been
poor for the past two months, he
has resigned his position in the
Freeman-Tribune office. His more
than twenty-five years steady work
at the combining trade seems to be
telling on him, and he has decided
to seek outside employment for a
time at least, and will make try
out at soliciting fraternal insurance
for the A. o. L. w. organization. 1t
is not his intention OF moving from
Webster City for some time at least.
He will be succeeded in this office by
d. r. Conway, tirst-class printer.
Mr.. Barr is not only high-class
printer, but a worthy and good citi-
zen as we'll, and his many friends
will wish him success in his new
work and above all speedy return
to good health.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08
To Fix Sidewalks.

The council at its meeting last
night decided to make some i'm
provements on the sidewalks on Sec
ond and Des Moines streets and in
structed the proper committee to
make Investigation and report re-
suits to the council. Some of the
sidewalks on the business streets are
in very bad condition and ought to
be repaired or renewed. With our
fine paving the sidewalks look worse
than ever
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08
Married in California.

Married, at the home of the
brides brother, /. w. Allen, in Col
linsville. Cal, April 2, 1918, Miss
Edith Allen, daughter of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Allen of this city, and Mr..
Odello Dadami of Collinsville. After
spending a few weeks in San Fran
cisco, they will make their home on
ranch near Collinsville.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

A recent issue of the Iowa Home
stead contained an illustrated arti-
Gle on the subject of Common
Sense Treatment of Dairy Cows,
that should he printed in pamphlet
form and distributed among the
farmers. The facts given will en-
able any farmer to double the net
profit on the number of cows usual
ly kept on the farm. Every farmer
should read the Iowa Homestead and
receive the benefit of the practical
articles that appear in its columns
weekly. We are glad to club it with
our paper at the low rate of s1.15
per year for both papers. fl"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08
B. F. Nickerson Retires.

g. F.. Nickerson, who acted in the
capacity of chief of police many
years, retired last evening. being
succeeded by J. S. Bingham. Mr..
Nickerson has made a good officer.
He has been Industrious in the dis
charge OF his duties and has filled
the position with credit to himself
and to the city. j. S. Bingham, the
new chief, is a worthy successor to
Mr.. Nickerson and the Freeman
Tribune predicts that he will prove
an efficient and creditable official.
For sale, oak bed room set, organ,
couch, gasoline stove, lawn mower,
chicken fence and other things, at
941 Bank street 5d3f1*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08
Many Attend Convention.

Some forty people are in the city
the convention which
opens this afternoon in the Metho-
dist church. Many delegates came
on the noon trains and many more
are expected to arrive on the after
noon and night trains.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08
council CONDEMNS
UTILITIES BILL
Fort Dodge officials 60 on Record
Against Measure now Before
Legislature.

The Fort Dodge council has taken
action against the public utilities
bill now before the Iowa Legislature
and the Webster City council ought
to do likewise. The house defeated
this measure last week by one vote,
but the friends of the bill, fortified
by a strong lobby in its favor, sue
ceeded in getting a reconsideration
and the bill was passed. The in
terests working for the measure are
enough to- condemn it. The Free
man-Tribune is glad to know that
both Senator Chase and Representa-
tive Lund are opposed to the bill
and are doing what they can to de-
feat it. The Fort Dodge council gave
as its reasons in letter to Senator
Larrabee for opposing the bill the
following: -
1T attempts to take from the con-
troll of the municipality the grant
ing and regulating of 4, franchises
within the limit of the city.
ut attempts to destroy competi-
ton and perpetuate franchises many
of which were granted years ago and
have proven unsatisfactory.
1T is contrary to progressive leg
islation in that it removes from the
people of the city the control of its
local government and the control of
franchises and privileges.
1.-The bill appears to be almost en-
tirely in the interest of the utilities
companies and contrary to the in
terest of the people.
There is no reason why the may
or and city council of any city are
not just as competent to fix rates
and regulate franchises as any COM
mission that could be appointed by
the government The truth is that
they are much better qualified and
more competent than the proposed
commission could be, for the reason
that they are selected by the peo-
| pie of the city and are familiar with
all local conditions existing therein
1--WE believe that the establish
ment with the state of a Bureau of
Information, whose duties it would
be to obtain and preserve informa-
tion for the use and benefit of the
cities of the state in fixing prices
and regulating franchises, such in
formation to be furnished on the re-
quest of the state might be of ma
terial assistance to the cities and
towns.
I'VE are convinced that the bill
as whole is an attempt on the part
of the utilities companies by legis-
lation to obtain rights and privileges
that would never be granted by the
people to destroy competition and
perpetuate franchises that never
would be renewed.
I'VE respectfully ask that you
give this bill your careful consider
alton and that in the interest of the
municipalities of the state you op-
pose its adoption.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

Word has been received here by
relatives telling of the death OF A.
o. Garlock. father of Mrs. Harry II
Hoyt, who is known here. Mr.. Gar
lock died at his winter home in Es-
condia. California, on Saturday
morning following a serious surgical
operation. His home is in Plover
this state, and he is known as one
of the pioneers of Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

The car of raisins and dried fruits
which has been sidetracked immed-
lately south of the Illinois Central
depot for the past week, left this
city yesterday for Eagle Grove. The
gentlemen in charge Of the car said
they had enjoyed good trade dur
ing their stay here, despite the
rainy weather.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

The Baptist missionary meeting
in the church parlor tomorrow af-
ternoon will commence at $3.50. The
business meeting will be held after
the program to accommodate all de-
string to attend the unwilling of the
memorial statue at the new Lincoln
high school building.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

The VIM. H. Biernatzki family
moved yesterday from the former D.
C. Chase property in the 500 block
on First street, which was recently
sold to j. w. Schroeder, to the w
H. France property in the 900 block
on Walnut street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08
Musicale Saturday Night.

The date of the spring time mus
icale' to be given this week by the
Harmony club has been advanced to
Saturday evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

All members of the staff in the
Superior Rebekah lodge are request
ed to be present for drill after the
regular lodge meeting tomorrow
night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

George Freitag, who worked in
the Mag & Clifton barber shop
about year ago, has returned to
his former position in this city. Mr..
Freitag has been in Blairstown, Mis-
souri,. since leaving here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

The adde's aid society of the
Christian church will meet at the
home of Miss Gertrude Burton to-
morrow at / 80. go :
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

The ladies Of the Catholic church
will have bazaar and supper
Thursday afternoon and evening in
the church basement. Aprons and
candy will be for sale. Supper at
6 O'Clock, The public is invited. Sd3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

A business meeting of the Clean
ers Sunday school class of the Chris
tian church will be held tomorrow
evening at the home of Mrs. ]. F.
Richardson, 1900 Bank street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08
A Supper Hike. :"

~~~'
Saturday afternoon and evening
the Boy Scouts held their first sup
per hike OF the year, going down to
the woods south of town, by the old
block factory. The afternoon was
spent in signal drill and scout ma
neuvers and the boys wound up the
the Hawkeye Patrol winning the
series. Cooking fires were then lit,
each patrol having its own, and
meat was put on forked sticks and
broiIed over the embers. When it
got dark a big camp fire was lighted
and for an hour songs were sung
and stories told. The party broke
up about $50 and started for home.
These supper hikes are intended to
get the boys accustomed TO simple
cooking over open fires and 70 get
them used to the woods at night. 1t
is hoped to have one or two d month
so that when the troop goes on
summer camp they may be better
fitted TO take care OF themselves.
Tuesday night this week the ex-
animation of boys for second class
scouts will be held. About len boys
expect to take the tests. which in
Clude wig-wag flag signaling, first
aid knowledge and ability 10 bog the
compass.
This is TO certify that Dr Shall
lenberger, the Chicago specialist,
treated me for goiter in 1909 and I
am pleased to say that he treated
me successfully. and did exactly as
he said he would do. 1t is now
eleven years since | was treated and
| | have had no return of tho trouble.
Write me and | will tell you all
about my trouble. Mrs. Ja,nh Mos
er. Strawberry Point, lowe .-.Adver-
| tisement fIt
Paint for anything IN any quanti-
! ty, at Teeds. J-f-ti
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

The Pansy club will meet We'd
uesday evening with Miss Maude
Boyd. ian
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

AS the weather and roads have
been bad I have not been able to
make regular trips. Anybody want
ing anything in the Watkins line,
stock tonic, poultry tonic or stock
dip, please phone TOT, or write G..
A. Barnett, Watkins agent. Sd2f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

Some very fine engravings of the
Lincoln statue are now for sale at
the J. w. Schroeder drug store
These engravings are on post cards
and are very convenient for those
interested in the new high school tc
send away to their friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

The annual meeting Of the Outing
club was held last night and adj
journed until Friday evening in the
basement Of the library. A commit
tee was appointed to pick ten di'
rectors, five of whom will be elected
by the stockholders at their Friday
night session.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

Make your old floors like new
iced has the stuff to do it right.
diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

Paint for anything IN any quanti-
ty, at Teed's. d-f-ti
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-08

/ line, SeleCLeu 1IOu1 INC iSSoI
factories, bought at spot cash
prices and sold accordingly.
We want you to compare our
goods and prices.
We engrave everything.
TEED & TEED
The Pansy club will meet We'd
nesday evening with Miss Maude
Boyd.
The adde's aid society Of the
Christian church will meet at the
home of Miss Gertrude Burton to-
morrow at 1870. go
All members of the staff in the
Superior Rebekah lodge are request
ed to be present for drill after the
regular lodge meeting tomorrow
night.
A business meeting of the Clean
ers Sunday school class of the Chris
tian church will be held tomorrow
evening at the home of Mrs. J. F.
Richardson, 1900 Bank street.
The ladies Of the Catholic church
will have bazaar and supper
Thursday afternoon and evening in
the church basement. Aprons and
candy will be for sale. Supper at
6 o'clock. The public is invited. Sd3
George Freitag, who worked in
the Mag & Clifton barber shop
about year ago, has returned to
his former position in this city. Mr..
Freitag has been in Blairstown, Mis-
souri,, since leaving here.
The VIM. H.. Biernatzki family
moved yesterday from the former D.
C. Chase property in the 500 block
on First street, which was recently
sold to j. w. Schroeder, to the w.
H. France property in the 900 block
on Walnut street.
AS the weather and roads have
E been bad l have not been able to
make regular trips. Anybody want
ing anything in the Watkins line,
stock tonic, poultry tonic or stock
dip, please phone TOT, or write G..
A. Barnett, Watkins agent. Sd2f-t-tf
Some very fine engravings of the
Lincoln statue are now for sale at
the J. w. Schroeder drug store.
These engravings are on post cards
and are very convenient for those
interested in the new high school to
send away to their friends.
The annual meeting Of the Outing
club was held last night and ad-
journed until Friday evening in the
basement Of the library. A commit
tee was appointed to pick ten di-
rectors, five of whom will be elected
by the stockholders at their Friday
night session.
The Baptist missionary meeting
in the church parlor tomorrow af-
ternoon will commence at $3.50. The
business meeting will be held after
the program to accommodate all de-
string to attend the unwilling of the
memorial statue at the new Lincoln
high school building.
---
The car of raisins and dried fruits
which has been sidetracked immed-
lately south of the Illinois Central
depot for the past week. left this
city yesterday for Eagle Grove. The
gentlemen in charge OF the car said
they had enjoyed good trade dur
ing their stay here, despite the
rainy weather.
Word has been received here by
relatives telling of the death OF A.
O. Garlock. father Of Mrs. Harry II
Hoyt, who is known here. Mr.. Gar
lock died at his winter home in Es-
condia. California, on Saturday
morning following a serious surgical
this state, and he is known as one
of the pioneers of Iowa.
A recent issue of the Iowa Home.
stead contained an illustrated arti-
Gle on the subject of Common.
Sense Treatment of Dairy Cows,
that should he printed in pamphlet
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-07-17
FARMERS ADVISED.
Agricultural Experts Address Planters In
and Around Kosciusko.

koseinsko.-As announced, Messrs. C.
NJ Brumiield, J. W Willis and b. J.
Moore addressed the people at the court
house in this city ON the boil weevil and
how 10 handle him. as we'll as other
agricultural problems that are now con
fronting the farmers of this county.
These men are all men of experience
and special training in their several
lines. MIR. Brumaeld Is the agricultural
agent of the Illinois Central Railroad
Company, and has supervision Of their
experimental work in this section OF Mis-
sissippi. Mr. Willis is district agricul-
turalist for the Northern District OF Mis-
sissippi, under the employ OF the federal
government. Mr.. Mo.re Is the local agri-
cultural agent Of the government. Their
addresses we're replete with sound ad
vice a. to how to make cotton despite
the boil weevil; the proper preparation.
cultivation and fertilization Of the lands,
and Il heedel will h OF inestimsble value
To the farmers Of the South. There was
present on this occasion about 200 white
farmers and 100 colOred. all Of whom
were thoroughly interested and aroused
over the present situation here, and eager
to learn anything tIst would aid them in
solving their agricultural problems.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-07-17
ONLY EXHAUSTION
CAN END THE WAR
THIS is OPINION OF EDWARD GREY.
BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY.
POWERS CANNOT INTERVENE
Serbs and Greeks Agres-Thcy Executed
Secret Treaty Last May Concern
ing Division of Territory Taken
From .ae Turks.

Londou.-That the Balkan struggle
viii end by a process of mutual exhaus-
ticn seems the oaly hope Sir Edward
Grey, the British foreign secretary. is
able to hold out. In a statement in tn.
house OF commons be said that mere
words were not likely to affect the sit
ustion and il would be difficult for the
European powers 10 resort to force &c
impose peace.
Neither >ervIa nos Greece has paid
any attention to Rus.ia's proposal that
they cease ho-tilities- They appear de-
terminsd to negotiate peace with Bui-
garia only on the field. without inter-
vention by any third party. and unless
Bulgaria proves amenabls i. is believed
that an advance will BE- made upon So
fla to foree an acceptance of the Servia-
Greek terms.
Serious fighting for the time being Is
suspended. but the advance Of the Turk
ish and Roamsnian troops continues
withou. opposition
A Belgrade report says the servians
oa Sunday captured an important posi-
tion eight miles west OF Kmtendil
According to the Athens correspondent
of the Daily Telegraph, Greece and Ser
via signed a secret treaty last May, bin,.-
ing them to prosecute a war, then fore
seen, with Bulgaria, until the Bulgars
aequieseed in the territorial arrange
ments laid down in the treaty By these
arrangements the eastern boundaries OF
Greece would be extended to the Mesta
river. considerably to the east Of Drami,
and Servia would have an excess to tho
Aegean sea az two points,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-07-17

Ear's mentality was improved wheu
he became q vegetarian. says I TO
him. says l. Not that have anything
aszins, vegetables when they aren't
turnipheads. proceeded. In tones OF
enshting sarcasm. I approve Of beans
In moderation and In conjunction with
pork. and as a supplement 10 roast
turkey. Tn strong for cranberry sauce
or chestnut dressing. told him No
body ever heard me say word
against cabbage or carrots when they
are ehaperoned by corned beef or boil
ed ham. and rice goes vel with chick,
en- q la creole continued: but when
IL comes to leaving the meat out OF q
meal and still calling Il a meal. I
raise my voice In protest and beg to
be excused Such we're my words.
Believe me. auntis. there are even
people who don't like bruIled lobster.
but I could never learn TO love one
OF them
Don't you think he likes it, asked
Aunt Jane
He's no cannibal- replied Mrs
Merriwid. but on general principles.
auntie. a woman wants to beware of
a man who won't eat any old thing
Just so it's well cooked
Copyright. 1911. oy w O. Chapman-J
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1913-07-17
DAVIS EMBEzz[EMENT
CASE IS DROPPED
DOUBT AROSE IN GOVERNORS MIND
As TO HIS GUILT.
Eforts Are Being Made for Entire Board
to Quit, Col Taylor Being Inespac-
itatsd and Col Montgomery's
Status Being Affected

Jaek-on.-rhe trial in the case Of the
state against A. c. Davis, formerly com
mlssary clerk and bookkeeper at the
ssate penitentiary farm at Parehman. on
the charge OF emhezzsmeut Of part Of
the proceeds Of a lot Of cotton seed
shipped to Glen Allen OIL Mills in April,
1911, from Parchman, was brought to
an abrupt termination. On motion Of the
state the prosecution was dropped anil
the jury instructed TO lind . verlset for
the defcnadnt.
The position Of the prosecuting counsel
was emho'liel in the following addreS. Of
pistrict Attorney Howic to Iudge Henry
May Il plrase the court. in IN. case
We want 70 ak for a jury and verdict for
the dsfsnsiant. want 10 state the rrs.
son for that. Inasmurh a. during the
noon recr~. certain matters have come
% the attention Of The governor. Of whirh
h. ha- informed the prosecuting attor-
nsys, that have caused Doubt, not only
in ths mind of the governor, but in the
minds Of tho Prosecuting attorneys as
vel. a. 20 the guilt Of this defendant,
sud the governor feels. and We feel. that
it would b. better Tor te- guilty men or
leo 20 escaps than for one Innocent man
20 B. cnnviefrd. Ne feel a. this doubt i
bruuEht upon a,y minds We cannot =,
further with this prosecution because Of
doubt 81 the riiiIt of this Defendant.
eve Therefore ask the jury and verdict
be entered in this ease and thxt a ce-sat
b. entered in the other cases against
him
Judge Henry, replying. declared that
the court vas thoroughly in acroni with
the di-trict attorney. and felt that Gov.
Brewer .aould b. congratulated on the
stand be- had taken. he then gave thu
instruction asked for, and a verdiet of
acquittal Nas therefore reported
Mr.. Davis vas roundly congratulated,
and NJ cue was quicker to extend these
congratulations than the prosecuting
counsel Aad the court itself There is ao
E<slihoad that any OF the other four
Eases involving him will b. called at all
Ther~ : a well zrosrs<s-I sarrss.~ that
it was in connection with IN. plan
sprung BY friensls sf smith To iadsre the
governor ts'.<e~pt his resignation IN ID
vsae~ Of thu iszfseiAI order whi<b yin
/ p~rfsr~~ v~r.t@ the oflr~- wAi~h y ~
tn he pronuiwsfed " . und~sstoos
that il $ not the intention OF the gov
ernor to interfere with the prerogativ'
and duty of the court in this case. OF
any of the others arising out Of the trials
for aliegcd Psnitentiary grating or II
reguiaritir-.
Meanwhile efforts are being msdr to
iniiee the entire prsSeht board of Peni-
tsntiary trustees to resign instanter. in
el,RIing Col. Montgomery and Col. Tsy-
lor. It Is eontsnded that the incidents
of the smith trial have affeeted the
status Of Col. Montgomery in his admin
i-trafive espsrity. while Col Leroy Tay-
log. who has not been mixed up in the
Smith scandal. Is physically unable TO
visit the farms and give them the care
ful supervision which the law requires.