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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
To Start Democratic Paper.

| w A. Hutton, formerly Of this
city, is to start democratic daily
in Des Moines. Mr. Hutton is some
thing of a starter and has started
more papers in Iowa than any other
| man in the state He started the
Argus. the daily Herald and other
papers here, not one of which is
alive today. Yesterdays Register
and Leader contained the following
in relation to Mr. Huttons latest
proposed start:
w. a. Hutton, publis her of the
National Democrat, will begin
shortly the publication in Des
Mones of an evening daily paper.
Mr.. Hutton said Saturday that he is
laying his plans toward that end
The new daily will be unpreten-
tious at first, said Mr.. Hutton, and
will be built up gradually. if its sue
cess warrants its continuation. The
weekly paper will continue opera
tions as before.
Il don't know how the venture
will succeed" said Mr.. Hutton. "but
! mean to make the attempt at issu-
ing daily anyway. 1t will be a.
small affair at the start but intend
to give it circulation if have tol
give the papers away"
Mr.. Hutton Is a candidate for ap-
pointment as collector of customs at
the port of Des Moines. He said that
he would use the salary from that
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Merritt-Caruth.

A quiet home wedding was solem
nized at 10 o'clock Monday morning
at the home OF the@bride, Mrs. Mar
tha Merritt, 406 East Dubuque
street, the ceremony uniting her and
Mr. w. J. Caruth in the holy bonds
of matrimony. Rev. C. H. kamp-
hoefner of the Methodist church was
the officiating minister The cere-
mony was witnessed by Mr.. and Mrs.
w. C. Merritt. A toothsome wedding
lunch was served, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Caruth left over the Illi-
nois Central for few days visit
with friends in Manchester, Iowa.
They will return to this city by the
beginning of next week. and will be
at home to their friends at 400 East
Dubuque street.
Both bride and groom are we'll
known to Webster City people and
are honored for their sound, sub
stantial characters. Both have been
faithful in good works. being loyal
and faithful members of their re-
spective churches from early youth.
Their many friends unite in wish
ing them we'll. and extend congrat-
ulations to them in their new rela-
tiOn
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
STRATF0RD LADY
CALLED TO REST
Mrs. L. B. Cottington Died Sunday
Morning-Leaves Husband and
Four Children.

Mrs. l.. B. Cottington of Stratford
died Sunday morning at 2 O'Clock
of some affection of the throat,
thought to be cancer, from which
she had been a sufferer for four or
five years. Mrs. Cottington was a
young woman only about thirty
years of age and leaves four small
children, besides her husband, to
mourn her untimely taking away.
The deceased was a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Parry of this
city and was born and reared in
this vicinity.
The husband is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Cottington. Mrs Cottington
was we'll known in her own COM
munity, as well as to many people in
this city, and her sad taking away
will be mourned by all who are ac-
quainted with the family.
The funeral service will be held at
the family home this forenoon
at 10 o'clock and will be in charge
of Rev. L. c. Mclaughlin of the To-
cal Universalist church. Interment
will be made in the Webster City
cemetery with a short service at the
grave at 2:30 o'clock in the after
noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Club Elects Officers,

The board of directors of the Web
ster City Outing club held a business
meeting. Saturday evening in the
club rooms of the library when the
following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: c. E. Atkinson,
president; DR.. N. c. A. Berg, vice
president: Earl E. Mason, secretary;
Warren G.. Pyle, treasurer.
Other business was also transact
ed during the meeting and many
plans were laid for improving the
club house and its already beautiful
surroundings, the directors and
members all taking great interest in
it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Crooked Creek to Become Famous.

Fort Dodge Messenger: The
Crooked Creek Is to become famous
Thousands of people are to see it
yes, perhaps tens Of thousands, AL
will be impressed by the beauty oi
the surrounding scenery. AS it be
becomes famous. there will be thrill.
ling escapes from terrible death. We
will hear Of fair and beautiful
maiden whs -ides miles over broken
country on horse back to the rail-
road track just in time to flag with
her red shawl the oncoming locomo-
tive with its human freight. She
will be greatly rewarded by the mil
ionaire on the train. The engineer
will then take her in his arms-for
Of course he is her lover. Oh yes,
We could not say it if this were not
true.
The representatives OF a big east
ern photoplay company have been in
Webster City, the last few days,
arrangements TO use this
for a series of thrilling rail-
road plays to be photographed for
moving pictures
1t is said that the moving pict-
ire men are greatly impressed with
The rustic beauty of the country
through which the little railroad
-uns, especially where it winds itself
n and out among the hills near Le-
high.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Real Estate Transfers.

Annie c.. Smith, tr. to Albert Mar.
tin-wd-lot 3, blk 10. Lawn Hill
addition, w. C.-$25O.00.
Carl E. Anderson to Emil Ander-
son-wd--s 121s it lot and 3, and
north 25 it lot 4, blk 6. F. E. ad-
dition, Stratford.-$300.00
w. C. Pyle and VT to Geo. l.
Worthington and Julia J. Worth
ington-wd-lots Z and s, blk H
r. r. addition, w. C.-$10O.00.
c. M. France and VT to Myrtle F
Curtis-wd-east 80 acres ne NV
31-S9-25.-$15O0.00.
Annie c. Smith, tr. to John S
Stanger-wd-lot 10, blk 4, Lawn
Hill addition, w. C.-$250.00.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Petitions Filed in Court.

Aug. F. Mueller has filed a petit
tion in the Office of the clerk of the
district court asking judgment
against J. H. Ferrell for $101 alleg-
ed due on a note.
The Ft. Dodge National Bank of
Fort Dodge asks Judgment against
B. C. Mason for $4,000 alleged due
on note given the bank on the
oath of December, 1912.
Annie Ullstad and Mary Skoger-
Doe ask for the appointment of a
guardian for their mother. Anna
Johnson, aged 80 years, alleging
that she is of unsound mind. They
ask for the appointment of O. E.
Skogerboe of Winnebago county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Supervisors Forced to Call Halt on
Letting Bridge Con-
tracts.
MUST CALL FOR NEW BIDS
Beginning Of Operations Will Be
Held Up at Least Thirty
-.' wv, ..'~ Days. -s
MUST CALL FOR NEW BIDS

Des Moines, April 15.-The
Brockway road and bridge law,
which recently was enacted by the
state legislature and became effect
i've on April 9 upon publication, has
tied the hands of the board Of su-
pervisOrs and brought to standstill
permanent improvements costing
$4,000 with little chance of max
ing them for a period of from thirty
to ninety days.
This became evident yesterday
when fifteen contractors appeared
before the board with bids for the
construction of twenty-nine new
concrete and steel bridges in the
county. The board refused to open
the bids. acting on the advice Of
their attorney, John J. Halloran.
who declared the contract would
have to be awarded in accordance
with the Brockway law.
This angered two of the bidders,
the Chambers-Dobson company and
the firm of Mahl & Reed and they
asked that they be allowed to with
draw their bids. The board was re-
luctant to grant their request and
again Mr.. Halloran was consulted.
He advised that he did not believe
the board would be acting contrary
to law, should they allow the bids
to be withdrawn. This was done by
the two firms.
AS result of the enactment of
the new law. the board of supervis-
ors has been placed in a peculiar po-
sition. Bids for the bridges were ad-
vertised for on April 3 last. In the
meantime the Brockway bill was
passed. 1t became a law on April 8
upon publication.
The supervisors gave the matter
little thought, feeling that they
would be within the law to award
the contract under the old plan. and
therefore proceeded along that line.
]. a. Backman, chairman Of the
board. raised the question regarding
the legality of any action the super
visors might take under the old law.
Attorney llalloran was summoned, |
Dut was unable TO say positively !
what affect the new law had upon |
the awarding of the contract. The
bids We're laid over until the after
loon session, when Mr.. Halloran no.
.itied the members of the board that
[ was his opinion the new law
you'd have to be adhered to.
After lengthy discussion the su-
,ervisorS adjourned without award
ng the contract. until Thursday. At
hat time they expect to have a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Attend K. G., Meeting.

Richard ]. Mullins, Will Biernatz-
XII and Emmett Hanrahan attended
the big meeting of the Knights of
Columbus held in Eagle Grove Sum
day afternoon and evening. The
lodge initiated a big class in the af-
ternoon and large crowd of
Knights enjoyed the delicious ban
quet served at six o'clock. A num-
Der of clever after dinner speeches
were made and musical selections
rendered, Mr.. Mullins contributing
to this part of the program in his
usual capable way.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
HARMONY CLUB
IN fine CONCERT
Splendid Spring Musicale" Given in
Wilson's Hall Saturday
Evening by Members
of Club.
OBJECT WAS A WORTHY ONE
N
The Members are Assisted by Mrs.
F. E. Whitley and Mrs.
R. L. Cox.
OBJECT WAS A. WORTHY ONE

Among the many functions given
by the club women of Webster City
none have surpassed in any way, and
especially in artistic merit, the
"spring musicale given Saturday
night in Wilson's hall by the Har.
mony club, assisted by Mrs F. E.
Whitley and Mrs. R. L. Cox.
The object was indeed worthy
one as the proceeds are to increase
the loan fund for worthy students
to which all federated clubs contrib
ute. In this case, instead of the OBJ
legation being met by personal tax
upon each club member, more than
the usual amount was raised and at
the same time, one hundred and
thirty-fve ladies enjoyed an excep-
tionally fine concert.
The hall was tastily decorated, the
ladies in gala attire, and social con-
versation preceded and followed the
musical program, thus making the
occasion a most brilliant affair. The
Harmony club membership includes
most Of our best lady musicians, and
too much cannot be said in apprecia-
tion of their work.
Printed programs with water col
or decorations of spring flowers
made beautiful souvenirs of the oc-
casion. 4.
The opening and closing choruses
of twelve voices. THE Primrose
Flower" by Pinsuti, and Bridal
chorus from "Rose Maiden" by Cow
an, were magnificently rendered
and would have done credit to pro-
fessional singers. The only response
to an encore was after the first
chorus, when Last Night" by Kjer-
uls, was sung in such a manner as
made 1t one of the most pleasing
numbers
The piano selections, "Pastorale
Varie"-Mozart--b Mrs. w. A.
Crandall, Rustic of Spring'-Sind-
ing--by Mrs. r. w. Pote, and
Neven's May Day Dance duet by
Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. r. G.. Aus
tin, were so we'll executed that each
filled the room with the breath Of
spring
"a springtime Cycle"-Daniels--
including "The Awakening,' Gap
pie Blossoms THE West Wind
sung by the chorus, with Mrs. o. J.
Henderson as director, was enthus-
iastically received.
The solos were especially fine.
Mrs. j. F. Carey's rendering of Love
in Spring time"--Arditti-w yio-
lin oblgato by Mrs. V. c. Crosley,
was indeed charming, and Miss
Teresa Treats conception of AN
Open Secret" -Woodman-with it's
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Fine Pictures and Article.

The Sunday Register and Leader
contained fine pictures of the la,
mented Harry Groves, the Lincoln
statue, and Webster City's new high
school building, with write up OF
the recent dedicatory exercises, etc,
the article having been written by
G. D. HELEN.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15

beautiful descriptive accompaniment
was equally so.
No numbers received more hearty
applause than the solos by Mrs. Hen
derson and Mrs. G. T. McCauliff.
"The Spring is Come -White-was
Mrs. Henderson's selection and was
admirably suited to her beautiful
voice, while "The Years at the
Spring g'-Beach-the words being
the we'll known quotation from
Brownings "Pippa Passes,' and the
old favorite. 20, that we two were
Maying" "--Speaks--were contrasting
themes, which showed the splendid
range of voice and excellent inter-
preting power of Mrs. McCauliff.
Much of the success of the concert
was due to the excellent work of
Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Crosley as
accompanies.
Before the last chorus, Mrs. Cros-
ley, as president of the club, in
happy manner thanked the audience
for their appreciative attention, and
explained that two numbers were
omitted, because Of the illness of
Mrs. w. l.. Macgoey. She also read
a letter from Mrs. H. A. Miller,
president Iowa State Federation of
Womans Clubs, congratulating the
Harmony club upon this splendid
work for the loan fund, and send
ing greetings to Webster City club
Miss Leona Call, as the member of
the state loan fund committee for
the 10th district, added few words,
her great pleasure in be-
ing able to assure the ladies, that
due to the kindness of the Harmony
club, the contribution to the loan
fund from Webster City would be
the largest sent from any town in
the district. She recalled con-
cert once given by the famous sing
er, Jennie Lind, as benefit for the
famine sufferers in Ireland, and
quoted the remark made by men,
ber of that audience, "While it isl
beautiful to be able to sing like an
angel, it is more beautiful to be able
to give like an angel" She then
read the resolutions printed below
which were unanimously adopted by
the audience, with the chautauqua
salute:
Inasmuch as the members of the
Club have given nnspar-
ingly Of time and effort to make
this delightful evening possible and
also have not only purchased large !
amount of music for this program
,ut have by their own wishes borne |
the expense of the printed programs, |
and Furthermore inasmuch as they
nave most generously proposed that
The proceeds of this musicale be
sent to the loan fund treasury, not
IS their own contribution but in the !,
name of all the clubs here present, |
We wish to express our hearty
thanks for their generosity, together
with our appreciation of the beauti-
,ully rendered program of high class
music.
We wish further to extend our
hanks to Mrs. F. z. Wilson for
'reely offering the use. Of this pleas
mt hall for the occasion: also to
Mrs. w. A. Crandall and Mrs. F. E.
Whitley, who gave of their time and
skill to provide the decorated covers
If our programs.
Kenvon'S Nau, Senreforv
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Cradle Roll.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Mulleins,
who reside about one mile north of
town, are the parents of baby
son, born Friday night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
Kenyon's New Secretary.

Senator Kenyon has appointed r.
H. Rankin of Fort Madison as his
private secretary to succeed w. S.
Weston of this city, who resigned to
resume court reporting for Judge
Lee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
WESTERN COAST
AGAIN FEELS QUAKE
Short but Severe Tremor Rocks San
Bernardino. Cal.

San Bernardino. Cal, April Ia
A short but severe earthquake was
felt here at 2:45 yesterday morning.
There was no damage, although the
shock was strong enough to rock
buildings.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
THE NEW HIGHWAY Law
IS DELAYING ROAD WORK

written opinion from George Cosson,
attorney general, although they are
satisfied that Mr.. Halloran's ruling
is correct. h-
Supervisor c. w. Keller said yes
terday it would be necessary for the
board to readvertise for bids under
the new law and that this action
would cause delay of more than
thirty days in the contemplated
bridge improvements and ninety
days in road work. --.r, ,..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15
WEBSTER CITY, IOWA, TUESDAY, APRIL Is, 1918.

office, if he secured the appoint
ment, toward building up the demo-
cratic daily.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-04-15

Look up our curtain material ad
today. Sale on Wednesday. at II " C
a yard. Burleson Dry Goods Co. 14d2
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-10-10
CIRCUS CLOSELY
 FOLLOWS FAIR
THE SfLLS-FLOTO SHOWS
WILL GIVE TWO EXHIBITIONS IN CONWAY TOMORROW-PA-
 RADE AT 1O:3O.

Following closely upon the heels of the fifth annual county fair which comes to close tonight, will be n real, live circus, the first to visit Con- way in two years.
 Sometime tomorrow, in the early morning hours, the Sells-Floto circus will be shunted onto the sidings at the railroad tracks and whole car loads of real joy and gladness will be unloaded. It doesn't matter whether you are young, old or middle-aged, if you really want to experience the "get-happy-idea" you will make a lit- tie journey out there and view the spectacle with approving eyes.
 The Sells-Floto performances are always excellent, uptodate, and refin- ed. It is especially worthy of patron age because of the fact that it was the first big-tented attraction to cut the price of admission in half, a pol icy which it has adhered to ever since.
 The time-honored parade will be given at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. It is is promised by the management that this year the spec tacle will be of more than ordinary merit. Two performances will be giv- en tomorrow-in the afternoon at 2:15 and in the evening at 8:15. The doors will be open one hour earlier. The show will be given at the fair grounds. The price of general ad- mission is 25 cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-10-10
AN APOLOGY

ON ACCOUNT OF THE ELEC- TRIC POWER PLANT BEING TIN. AVOIDABLY SHUT DOWN DUR- ING THE EARLY AFTERNOON, THE DAILY EDITION WILL THAN USUAL TODAY, AND WE ARE FORGED TO OMIT CONSID- ERABLE MATTER INTENDED FOR PUBLICATION.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-10-10

Secretary of State Earle ". Hodges and son, Clark, returned to Little Rock last night, after attend ing the fair here. Mir. Hodges is a candidate for reelection and seems to feel confident of another successful race
 The monthly income is the lowest plemium Old Line policy. It provides for a regularly monthly income to the beneficiary of from S1O to S1OO per month, according to the prem lum Let me explain it to you. J. D. Dunaway.
 Miss Minnie Lee Jones came over from Searcy yesterday to attend the fair. She was accompanied by her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, and son, all of whom went on the evening train to Morrilton to spend the night with Dr. Bearden and family, returning this. morning. They are greatly pleased with the fair exhibits and races.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-10-10
Personals

AAoih 11Opc
 Miss Lee White returned to Nor. rilton today.
 H. s. Spivy of Little Rock is in Conway today
 Don't forget the Grand has a good bill on tonight.
 Faulkner County Fair and Prices fresslng Parior. d2t* A delightful Imp comedy at the Arkway tonight.
 Prices Pressing Parlor and Faulk- ner County Fair. d2t#
 Wanted, a cook, White or black Mrs. E. L. Hinton. d2t
 Rev. J. K. Parish returned this morning to Merrilton.
 J. D. Martin of Martinville is at tending the county fair.
 Prof. Chester L. Bryant of Cato is attending the fair today.
 Fresh oysters at Oak Street Res taurant at all times.-dtf
 A daughter was born last night to MT. and Mrs. C. R. Berry.
 MT. and Mrs. George H. Smith of Searcy are attending the fair.
 Charely Hilliard of Little Rock is spending the day in Conway. Boarders Wanted-Cottage Hotel. 422 N. Front St., P. R. Hodge. If | Police Judge James Gerlach of Argenta was in the city yesterday. Mrs. A. G. Wolf of Little Rock is a guest of Mrs. Ida B. Merrill to- day.
 A Vitagraph comedy, laugh-pro- ducer, will be shown at the Grand to- night.
 w. A. Blakeley and C. H. Hodges of Malvern have entered the State Normal
 Something Rotten in Havana. a comedy, at the Grand tonight. It's some comedy.
 John RObinette returned to Biz |elow this afternoon after a visit with his parents here.
 MT. and Mrs. Bruce T. Bullion and children are guests of relatives in Conway today. "The Jealousy of Jane", an Imp comedy, will please all who attend the Arkway tonight. Editor J. A. Livingston of the Russellville Courier Democrat is at tending the fair today.
 A car screened lump coal at $5 per ton, delivered. w. l.. Robins, tele- phone 162 or 2O7.-d3t r c. Cape of Tomberlins, a former resident of this county, is here today attending the county fair.
 John H. Harrell of Albion, Okla. Ia former sheriff of Faulkner county is attending the county fair today. Mrs. L. M. Janney returned this morning to Fayetteville, after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. B. T. Deal, ir this city. ! Mrs. J. P. Wilbanks and children of Plumerville are guests of hel mother, Mrs. M. J. Maddox, on Cald we'll street. We cheerfully furnish estimates or all kinds of carpenter work. Oul workmen all union men. Phone 314 B. F. Grooms.-dtf. r Mrs. c. l.. Powell and daughter art rvisiting relatives and attending the the fair. Mrs. Powell will be remem. bered by her Conway friends as Miss Hortie Witt. r c. c. Martin brought in big club of new subscribers to the Log Cabin Democrat this morning He is doing good work in the auto contest and be- | Eovoc ho ,,y;ll vry;p tho h;rv pr,1a
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-10-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

and Saturday. Probable show CTS; colder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-10-10

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.
 s. w. Cardin to W. l.. Woodwork, southeast southwest, 13-7-12; S4OO.