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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
The Primary This Evening.

1t is to be regretted that the city
primary contest has degenerated in
to personalities and that the real
issues of the campaign have been
question of publicity
in council proceedings, economy in
public expenditures commensurate
with public improvement, the ques-
ton of bringing out candidates at
mannounced meetings held by a
few who have large business rela-
tons with the city. the method OF
paying for public improvements, etc.
These questions have all been rele-
gated to the rear by the personal
abuse being heaped upon some OF
the candidates. This is to be re-
GREETED, as the result OF the election
will settle none OF these issues. II
simply hinges upon personalities.
The polls this evening will be
open from seven to nine o'clock and
the people will have opportunity &c
pass Judgment, not upon real issues
but upon trumped up charges and
counter-charges of personal nat.
ure.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
Notice to Builders.

We manufacture concrete build
ing blocks that are suitable for resi-
dences, store buildings, garages,
barns, chicken houses, etc. No mat
ter what you want to build, we can
furnish you with the right kind of
blocks at right prices. We also
make smooth blocks that you can
put In below grade as cheap as con-
crete. Don't start your building un-
til you give us chance to figure
with you. We solicit your patron
age. Cement Pipe & Tile Co.,
3-11d17f3t3 Otto A. VAIL, Mgr.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
SUIT CASE AND
TELESCOPE MISSING
Two Large Valises Belonging tt
Miss Bertha Higbee Taken
From Baggage Room.

Miss Bertha Higbee, who has been
staying for some time with Mrs. w.
S. Worthington, expecting to return
to her home at Eagle Grove on this
mornings train, instructed the dray-
man to put a large suit case and a
large telescope in the baggage room
at the Northwestern depot yesterday
afternoon. This he did and Miss
Higbee saw that they were there at
ter the 1852 train had left the sta
ton.
When she arrived at the depot
this morning to go to Eagle Grove
twenty minutes before train time,
her baggage had disappeared. She
at once secured the services of the
local police who learned that the
baggage room had been open all
night. 1t seems strange that these
two heavy valises were the only
things missing from the depot.
Miss Higbee had all her winter
clothing in them and naturally is
anxious to get some trace of them
There is no way of knowing wheth'
err they were stolen, carried away b!
some traveller, or are still in thu
CITY
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
1.-THE STATUE OF !.
ls-s-''' - . n Ea
ABRAHAM lincoln
Chicago Art Magazine Contains Men.
ZION Of Alexander Groves 4
-: Present. Ri t.s.!i5s. y.,ss.la

Alexander Groves has received a
copy ofEthes March number of THE
Monumental News, al journal de,
voted to art, sent to him by the
sculptor, George e. Ganiere. We
find in this journal a fine picture OF
the Lincoln statue presented by Mr.
Groves to our city and high school
and the following paragraphs in re-
gard to it.: &.r#
,a-r George E. Gainere has lately fin
ished at his studio on the Midway
in Chicago, a statue of Abraham Lin
coin. The statue stands, over life
size, of bronze, and will be unveiled
at Webster City, Ia, April 1. The
statue and pesdestal are the gift OF
Mr.. Alexander Groves to the city
and stand in the high school as a
memorial to his son, Harry, who
graduated from the class of 1895. 1t
is dignified composition, firmly
modelled, and the likenss is excel
lent. The pose is thoroughly Lin
colnesque, and the group as whole
has much of the rugged strength
that is characteristic of the subject.
The statue is seven feet high and
stands on a pedestal of Verde an
tique marble, 21s feet high. The
bronze was cast by the American
Art Bronze Foundry and the mar
BILE furnished by the Vermont Mar
BILE Co. The memorial will be un-
yelled with interesting exercises by
the governor of the state.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
BAPT|STS GET A
Splendid PRESENT
Philathea Glass of Girls Give Fine
New Piano to Church and
Sunday School.

Unusual interest was added to the
session of the Baptist Sunday school
Sunday by the presentation of a
splendid piano to the church and
Sunday school by the Philathea class
of young women. The piano was
presented by Mrs. W. J. Zitterell,
teacher of the class. Several mem
bers of the church and Sunday
school responded with words OF
thanks and appreciation. 1t is a
splendid gift, requiring considerable
sacrifice and self-denial on the part
of the girls, and is highly appreciat-
ed.
There are always occasions at en-.
tertainments, church meetings, In
Sunday school, etc, when a piano is
preferable to the organ and the fine
new instrument makes a valued ad.
dition to the musical equipment OF
the church.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
fair SKIES THIS
week IS PROMISE
Weather Bureau Promises Spyipghke
Temperature Throughout Country,

Washington, D. c., March 10
Springtime weather, with fair skies
and normal temperatures, is promis-
ed for the coming week TO al sec
tions of the country by the, weather
bureau.
The distribution of presSa,e over
the northern hemisphere, says the
bureaus weekly bulletin, lis such as
to indicate that the temperature the
current week will average near nor
nal over practically all parts Of the
country.
Precipitation will be generally
light and local. II is not probable
that any general storm Will tross the
country this week
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
Council Meeting.

The city council met in regular
session last evening and transacted
what business there was to come be-
fore the meeting. The bill for the
construction and material for the
fire house was ordered paid. The
report on the city electric light plant
for the month of February was read
and approved. A bill was read stat
ing the required assessments on all
lots and parcels of ground for the
cost of construction of a sidewalk
from the north line of Bluff street
to the east line of Park avenue, q
petition for which was filed the Gath
of February.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

en- complete surprise Saturday
when he went over to the, basement
Of the Methodist church to eat OF
the good things prepared by the Ell
tekah class for supper that evening
A table had been set aside especially
for, the good pastor, whose birthday
1t was, and covers We're laid for any
of the congregation who happened tc
come. A birthday cake was the cen
ter of attraction, 1t being elaborate
ly decorated with Al candles and
fragrant pansy blossoms with this
message attached:
"Sincere congratulations with
your birthday and may each
year that follows be brighter
than the last
Till safe in Heavens harbor your
bark is anchor fast.
We send you herewith six pansies
carrying good wishes every
where they go:
No. / brings happiness.
No. brings health.
No. 8 brings luck.
No. 4 brings wealth.
No. brings contentment-best
thing on the list.
No. brings everything that The
rest have missed"
Following the birthday dinner thu
pastor was presented with beauti.
full silk patch work comforter, made
by Grandma Clifford and he was alst
given fine leather chair by the
members OF his church.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
iowa AND AMES TIE
AT WRESTLING
Gale Pearce Of This City, who At
tends Ames College, Wins as
Lightweight. ..

Webster City people will be pleas
ed to hear of Gale Pearce's victory
in the battle for the lightweight
championship in the wrestling con-
test between Iowa City and Ames,
which took place in Ames on Satur-
day. The Iowa City Republican says
Of the contest:
The Iowa State college wrestlers
battled the invading grapplers from
the University of Iowa to stand
still in the state gymnasium here
Saturday night for the first time in
the history of wrestling at Ames.
The heavyweight event went to
Iowa, the lightweight match to
Ames, while the two remaining con.
tests were drawn. The first event
special 125 pound match between
Clutter of Ames and Ballard of Iowa
went 20 minutes without a fall, and
Costigan of Ames drew in the mid
dleweight division with Hobbett OF
Iowa after 90 minute tussle.
Ames drew first blood when
Pearce, the crack cyclone light
weight, with a body scissors hold
secured two falls from Gran in 6 and
minutes, respectively. ,OConno1
of Iowa came back in the final event
for heavyweights and pinned French
to the mat in and minutes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
Fatal Nicaragua Wreck.

Washington. d. c.. March TO-
Sergt. Charles A. Norton, Corpl., The
odore ID. Roberts and Priv Ernest
Johnson OF the Marine guards at
Managua. Nicaragua, were killed,
and Capt. Edward A. Green and sew.
eral other marines were injured, but
not seriously, Friday morning, In
railroad collision between Mana
qua and Leona.
The accident occurred as the indi-
rect result of the operations of q
band of lawless, drunken raiders
who entered the town of Nagarote
on Thursday night, routed the police
and looted the town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
THE EDITOR. s. =.
|AL BANQUET
Harvey Ingham Of the Register and
Leader of Des Moines is on
the List of Speakers.
PROF. KELLY POSTMASTER
Editor Dalton, Editor Clark and At
torney A. N. Boeye on Toast
Program.
PROF. KELLY POSTMASTER

The program for the banquet tc
be given next Thursday evening by
the Webster City Commercial
League for the Upper Des Moines
and Corn Belt Editorial associations
promises to be a first-class affair
Prof. D. M. Kelly will occupy the
place of postmaster, a gentleman
who has no superiors in a position
of that kind. Toasts will be re-
sponded to by Harvey Ingham, of
the Register and Leader; J. F. Dali
ton, of the Manson Democrat; Ed.
tor Clark, of the Red Oak Express,
and Attorney A. N. Boeye will up
hold Webster City's laurels in the
oratorical line--an array of talent
on the whole which promises to
make the coming event notable
one. The ladies of the Christian
church will have charge of the
spread and Eppeis orchestra of
Boone will discourse sweet music
during the serving of the banquet.
The only thing remaining to insure
the unqualified success of the under
taking is that the people of Webster
City extend their liberal patronage.
Thursday afternoon the lad'r. of
the city will tender a reception to
the visiting editors wives. A musi-
Gale is to be given at this time in
which some of our best local mu-
siGians will participate.
Following the banquet in the ev-
ening, the company will proceed to
the armory where Eppel's orchestra
will furnish music and those who
desire to dance may do so.
Aside from the social affairs to be
given the editors, the association
has very interesting program for
newspaper mem lasting throughout
1.-THE two days. On Thur ay after
Moons program, AL M. Adams OF the
Humboldt Republican, B. r. Fergu-
son of the Mason City Times, and T.
w. Purcell of the Hampton Chroni-
Gle, will deliver addresses. Friday
forenoon Mrs. Carrie V. A. Lucas OF
the Clarion Suffragist, Elmer E
Taylor of the Traer Star-Clipper
and j. E. Chrysler of the Odeboldt
Chronicle will speak.
The meetings are to be held in
the fine Elks club house and every.
thing portends a profitable and en-
joyable gathering. Secretary Schroe
der of the commercial league has re
plies to invitations sent out indicat
ing that one hundred and fifty news
paper men from northwest and cen
trail Iowa will be in the, city Thurs
day and Friday to attend the editor:
meeting.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
SILVER ANNIVERSARY.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Methodist church held
very interesting meeting Friday
afternoon at the J. l.. Peterson home,
the occasion being in honor of the
silver anniversary of the society.
The house was prettily decorated
with cut flowers and potted plants
The regular monthly business ses-
sion was held and this was followed
by the lesson study with Mrs. +. d.
Hoag, leader. The program given
was as follows:
Lullaby,---Miriam Kamphoefner
and Helen Hearn.
The Chinese Church-Mrs. Will
Foster. -s' Ear - t.5.
Instrumental selection-Violin aAd
Piano-Malow and Audrey Johnston
Vocal duet--Mrs. Kamphoefnei
and Mrs Foster a..- .....
Piano duet.-Maree and Arilla
Peterson. ..,....
Trio--The Misses Stevenson, Pear
son and Trimble.
/ Piano solo-Louise Holiday.
History OF the Soeiety--Mrs. G. F
Tucker
During the pleasant social houl
which followed a dainty two course
luncheon was served. Each one pres
ent was presented with an appropri
ate souvenir of the occasion -
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.
Pnr q IL Kamnhnafnar was piv
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

will sell at public auction all my
household goods, furniture, dishes,
and kitchen utensils, at the market
square, Saturday, March Is, two
o'clock p. m. Two bed room sets,
dining table, 6 dining chairs, buffet,
rockers. plate rack, gas range,
kitchen cabinet, lawn mower, garden
hose and numerous other articles.
Otto Narum.
NJ. l.. Mccullough, Auct. 10d4f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
Going to Mason City.

Mason ,isham, for some time the
genial clerk in the shoe department
of the Chas. I. Smith & Son store.
has resigned his position. The res
ignation will take effect the 24th OF
the present month At which time
Mr.. Isham will so TO Mason City
where he has accepted & position
with the Woodruff Shoe company at
that place. .a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
Has Broken Limb.

Little Miss Iva Crovisier, the
three year old grandchild Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Crovisier, fell off of the
couch short time ago and had the
misfortune to break one Of her
limbs. She is getting along as well
as could be expected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER.

The regular session Of the Liter
airy Round Table, which was held
last evening at the home Of Mrs. j.
n. Garth, was preceded by picnic
supper-which proved to be an elab-
crate dinner-and social time in
honor of Mrs. Minnie Bone of Car
roll, a visiting member Of the club.
The members We're all glad to greet
Mrs. Bone and later in the evening
to listen to the two lessons prepar-
pared by her and given at one time,
because of her continued absence
from the city, which is much re-
GREETED by her club sisters.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
$. p. l. CLASS SURPRISED.

The S. P. I. girls of the Methodist
church were greatly surprised last
evening when the st. Andrews boys
came in and spoiled their business
meeting at the home Of Misses Pearl
and Lucille Spielman on Water
street. The business meeting had
been in session for about an hour
when the boys arrived and helped
the girls in the disposal Of the dam
ty refreshments. which were served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
ONLY 25 Votes Cast.

At the school election yesterday
there was a light vote out, probably
the lightest in the history of the dis
trict since its organization. There
was no contest, Geo. S. Lane beine
reelected director without opposi
ton. Only 25 votes were cast. The
next lowest mark was in 1911. wheI
As voters voted. The only bushes:
at the election yesterday was the Sc
lection of a director.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
fine UP-T0-DATE
DENTAL OFFICES
DR.. Robert F. Beck's Rooms in Mar
tin Telephone Building Now
in Complete Order.

The fine up to date dental Office
of Dr. Robert F. Beck in the new
Martin telephone building is now in
complete working order. The recep-
ton room and operating room are
attractive in appearance and the
Laboratory is a place of interest.
DR.. Beck should be exceptionally
we'll fitted for the practice of his
profession, having been graduated
in pharmacy previous to taking his
decree of D. D. S. at the state Uni
of the drug firm of Arthur & Beck
before taking up the study of den
tistry, as many of the people Of
Webster City and vicinity will re-
member. He has been associated
with DR.. Voss-an Instructor in
three different departments of the l.
Is. U. Dental college-for over, two
years. SIS.
Among the many modern appli-
oASCo III lAC equipment vi LIZ. DSSh
Office is an. electric switch board, by
which he can control devices of var
ious kinds, some dependent upon
electricity for, their usefulness, 9TH
ers upon compressed air. The latter
has innumerable applications in
dentistry Noticeable among the
electric appliances is an electric
mouth mirror, an electric water
heater, and one very important to
the patient is the electric warm air
syringe in which electricity and
compressed air play a part. All in
struments are sterilized by boiling
in an electrical sterilizer attached
to the electric switchboard. A vac
uum casting machine facilitates the
rapid and accurate casting of gold
inlays, while porcelain furnace
capable of attaining degree Of
heat of about 5000 degrees F. will
be used to bake porcelain inlays,
With the use of porcelain inlays the
normal tooth color is more nearly
duplicated than with other flling
materials. A nitrous oxide machine
in the operating room has great
field of usefulness in relieving sensi-
tive teeth and in the extracting OF
teeth. A powerful dental lamp and
the latest type of electrical dental
engine complete the equipment Of
the operating room which is finish
ed in white eAamel. 5@
In the laboratory is found an au-
tomato air compressor, which fur
nishes compressed air to the labora-
tory devices, as we'll as to those on
the switchboard An electric lathe
and fine work bench in the labora-
tory contribute to the equipment Of
this fine office. The reception room
is finished in antique oak and sup
piled with mission furniture. 1t adj
joins DR.. Beck's bachelor quarters,
and he will always be ready for
emergency calls and can care for his
patients at night when necessary.
! We bespeak for DR.. Beck his share
of the patronage given Webster City
den lists
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

The Dorcas and Business Mems
Bible classes of the Methodist church
will be entertained tomorrow even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. P.
w. Hearn, 81 Elm street, at eight
O'Clock. The members Of the Dorcas
class are requested to come prepared
to pay their dues.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
BUYS Residence.

J. w. Schroeder has bought the
d. C. Chase residence property on
First street. Immediately west OF the
Charles Younkee home. There is a
frontage of ninety-nine feet, and the
east half Mr.. Schroeder has sold to
Sam Sheldon. This will necessitate
moving the house few feet to the
west, as ii sets in the middle of the
lot.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Crist Brockman,
who reside on the Rocky Ford farm
near Woodstock, are mourning the
death of their little daughter, Nora.
The little one died Sunday night,
the cause of her death being pneu-
monia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. M. Chambers OF Chi
cago have rented residence on Du-
buque street, the first house east OF
the Catholic church, and are NOV
ing in today. Mr.. Chambers is a
travelling salesman for the Sexton
Wholesale grocery house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
TO EQUAL|zE
COST Of PAVING
Hon. Frank J. Lund Introduces 8
Bill to Distribute Corner Lot
,y,sa Assessments.

is Hon. r. J. Lund has introduced a
bill9sin the legislature designed to
apportion more equitably among
property owners the expense of
street paving. Under Mr.. Lund's
bill the cost of paving corner lots
would be distributed among all the
lots in the block, the corner lots
paying for half and the other lots
making up the balance, according to
benefits derived in the Judgment of
the council. Mr.. Lund's bill is an
improvement, but the Freeman-Trib-
une believes the Marshalltown plan,
published in yesterdays paper, is the
better and more equitable.
w. r. Donovan has accepted a po-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

Word has been received here
from Mrs. j. M. Lang that her sis
ter, Mrs. Ward w. Let's, who went
from here to Rochester Minnesota,
to submit to an operation of the
throat, is now getting along well.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
Social Affairs
DANCING PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Pearce have
issued invitations to dancing party
at the Elks hall on Saint Patrick's
evening, Monday, March 18th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
LIE Mars Man Kills Self.

lie Mars, March I1.--George Ros-
enmerkle, SO years old, committed
suicide by taking strychnine. His
father found him dying. A wife and
one child survive. Domestic troubles
are claimed to have been the cause.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
ANNIVERSARY DINNER.

/. Mr.. and Mrs. N. F. Christensen
celebrated their twentieth wedding
anniversary today by inviting in
few of their gentleman and lady
friends for IL o'el<ssk dinner
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
Is Very III,

Mrs. A. J. Pringle, who has been
i'll with pneumonia, is reported to
have suffered relapse and is much
worse today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

We are prepared TO show you the
prettiest line of hats for the money
ever shown in Webster City, March
18th and 18th.
Ids Amanda Johnson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
Notice.

We can make you pass. Teacher
Review Terms open March Is and
May g.. Total expenses $26.95.
Humboldt College, Humboldt, la.
3-1lf2t2%
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

The Richardson jewelry and
Schroeder drug stores are improving
their appearance very much by a
new coat of white paint being put
on the ceiling.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

Don't fail to spend FIVE minutes
or an hour at the opening Wednes-
day evening, from 1880 to $3.50, at
Metcalf's. 11d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

Metcalf's store will close Wednes-
day at 3 p. m, and open at 7:30.
Come everybody. d1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

The Methodist ladies aid will
meet in the basement of the church
tomorrow at $3.50 p. m. A ten cent
lunch will be served. Secretary.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

Superior Rebekah staff members
are requested to meet for practice
tomorrow night after the regular
lodge session.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

Try an ad in the Freeman Tribune
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11
RUCCLES FAMILY
CAST Of D CHARACTERS
In THE Birds Christmas Carol' at
Congregational Church To-
morrow Evening.

Following is the cast of 1.-The
Birds Christmas Carol" in which
the Ruggles family will appear to-
morrow night at the Congregational
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-11

w. r. Donovan has accepted a po-
sitiOn in the Palace meat market.
Try an ad in the Freeman-Tribune.