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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Real Estate Transfers.

Ida E. Post and hush to w. G.
Savings Bank-wd-lot 4, blk 16,
w. F. & Co. addition, w. C.$125.
C. H. Brennecke to Wilson F. Hell
mick-wd-lot 4, blk 3, o. & w.
addition, w. C.-$1,15o.00.
M. NJ. Robbins to RUDE McFerren
-wd-lot 81, blk G. r. r. addition.
w. C.-$20.00.
W. c. Northcraft and WI to H. ).
Buell--wd--lot II, blk los. and
part vacated alley d. & p. R. r. adj
dition.-s3,600.00.
w. l. Worthington to Anna r.
Worthington--wd-sk lot T., blk
6S, w. C.-s1.00.
H. B. Floto and VT to Corinthia
Day-wd-lot 2, blk d. r. R. addi-
ton, w. C.-$2,50000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Death of H. n. Robinson.

Fl. H. Robinson, who lived upon a
farm in Fremont township a mum.
Der of years ago, died last week in
Texas, whittier he had gone for his
health. His father owned and oper-
ated the Turbine mill south of this
city many years ago and the deceas-
ed was then living with his father.
Some years ago he removed with his
family from Fremont township to
Gilbert station. He was a son-in-
law of A. j. Barr of this city. He
leaves wife and five grown sons.
The remains were brought to Gilbert
for burial.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
What They Would Do.

Ellsworth News: Charley Comley
of Webster City and Lane Corbin OF
Homer have positions at the capitol
in Des Moines. We know right well
what will happen if those two guys
have their way about it. Corbin will
want the legislature to enact law
making base ball compulsory among
all able bodied white persons be-
tween the ages of 16 End sc. Com
ley will want them to fix it so a
beef steak can't talk back.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
For Re- Election.

Elsewhere in today's paper will
be found the announcement of B. F
Paine as candidate for reelection
to the city council as member-at'
large. Mr.. Paine has served in that
capacity two terms and is entitled to
whatever credit is due the council
for the record made during his in
cumbency. He is a man of good judg-
ment and has many friends who will
rally to his support
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
A Marrow Escape.

Verne Buxton, son of DR.. and Mrs,
o. C. Buxton, had a narrow escape
from serious or fatal injury Fri
day while out rabbit hunting on his
fathers farm in the southeast part
of town. He was going down a hill
when he slipped and fell on some ice.
His gun was discharged, the bullet
striking his heel and tearing the
shoe and overshoe from his foot.
While his heel was but slightly in
jured it was a close call to what
might have been very serious or
fatal accident.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
MINISTER'S ENTERTAINED. .

The members of the ministerial
union were entertained last night by
Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Metcalf at the
Congregational parsonage on Will
son Avenue. An excellent dinner was
served at o'clock and a very pleas
ant social time is reported. Rev. and
Mrs. Walter Metcalf of harrisburg
were in attendance. Also Prof. G.
w. Good, who has charge of the mu-
sic at the revival services held at
the U. B. church. During the even
ing the company was favored with
several musical selections given by
Prof. Good.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
SHORT COURSE WAS
A DECIDED SUCCESS
Affair Will be Continued Next Win
ter-Over $50 Tickets Al
ready Sold.

The Hamilton County Short
Course, which came to close in this
city Saturday after a weeks work,
was a decided success in every re-
spect. The association came out in
good condition financially, being in
shape to pay all bills and it is ex-
pected that when the work of the
auditing committee is completed the
financial status OF the undertaking
will show a surplus on the right
side of the ledger, all of which
means that another short course will
be held next season. Over ESQ tick
cts for next winters course have al
ready been sold. Il,
A booster meeting was held in the
armory Saturday forenoon upon
which occasion DR.. Ly1es of the
short course faculty, Rev. Arthur
Metcalf, Rev. G. H. Kamphoefner
and Wesley Martin made very inter-
esting addresses in commentator Of
the short course project, its work,
etc. A few others, farmers who have
been attending the short 81 course,
added their voices in praising the
project and endorsing its further
continuation in this city. H. L.
Doty also spoke in favor of the
farmers club movement, or oranges,
throughout the county.
In the afternoon public sale was
held at which time the exhibits in
the domestic science and other de-
partments were auctioned off by Col.
C. w. Marvel A big crowd was pres
emit and the articles sold brought
about $500.
The list of prizes and the winners
in the stock, grain, ETC., exhibits
will be published as soon as the of
ficials in charge of that department
of the WORK get the lists in shape. &
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Mr.. Whitman a Candidate.

w. L. Whitman plants the an
nouncement of his candidacy for re-
election to the city council from the
Third ward in today's paper. Mr..
Whitman has served in that capac-
ity one term and while the Freeman
Tribune has taken occasion to criti-
else some of his acts 1t is going to
give him credit for doing what he
thought best for the interest of the
city. He is representative citizen,
an all-round good fellow apd will no
doubt prove formidable candidate
at the polls.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Paving Cracking.

The Freeman-Tribune was inform
ed by gentleman today who had
examined the new pavement recent
ly that it was cracking or checking
in places. While at Fort Dodge last
winter the writer noticed that the
asphalt pavement in that city was
checked like spider web. but was
told that as soon as warm weather
appeared the pavement would cor
rect this itself.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
A Ladies Commercial League.

A prominent business man sug-
gests that Webster City ought to
have commercial league made UP
Of women in addition to the mems
league. The matter has also been
talked of by the business mems COM
mercial league. 1t looks like good
idea. The ladies always do things
when they put their shoulders to the
wheel and they might be able to
render splendid assistance to the
mems commercial body in the for
ward march and upbuilding Of the
city and in looking after the best In
terests of the community in gener-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
/. U. G. GLUE ENTERTAINED.

Miss Louise Moose was delight
full hostess to the members of the j.
U. G.. club on Saturday evening at
her farm home northwest of town.
The hours were spent over fancy
work; social time was also enjoy
ed-music, readings and fortune tel
ling making the time pass all too
quickly. Refreshments were served
at the close of the pleasant evening.
Miss Fern Blair of Greeley, Colo
RADIO, a house guest of Miss Hazel
Ambrose, was an out of town guest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
A MERRY PARTY.

Master James A.. White was a jol-
ly host to small company of his
friends last evening when he enter
tanned them with his radiopticon.
After the pictures were shown and
enjoyed by the guests, an hour was
spent with games and music and
light refreshments were served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Social Affairs
A SOCIAL DANCE.

The Et-a-Virp social club enjoyed
a dancing party last evening in the
Syndicate block, a goodly number Of
the club members being present. The
music by the Leach orchestra was
much appreciated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
A False Report.

DR.. o. A. Hall of this city, physic-
ain for the Illinois Central railroad
company, says there is no truth in
the report that the Illinois Central
will issue no more passes to en-
ployes. He has received his pass as
usual this year, The statement
that the company would not issue
the usual courtesies was contained
in a Chicago dispatch.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
A PLEASANT EVENING.

Last Friday evening between fifty
and sixty of the friends and neigh
bors of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Womel-
dorff, south of town, went to their
home with well filled baskets to
spend the evening. The time was
passed in a very pleasant social way,
with games, music, etc., after which
a lap supper was served at a late
hour. All present enjoyed the oc-
casion very much.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Blanken-
buehler Sunday evening in honor of
Miss Julia Wilmer, it being her
birthday. About forty Of the young
people of the German Lutheran
church were present. Light refresh
ments were served and the evening
spent with music and quiet social in
terc0urse.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Patients Burn to Death.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. Airs.
Alice Hopkins Of Denver, Colo, and
Mrs. Mary Kitchen. patients Of a.
private sanitarium here. were burn
ed to death yesterday. They are be-
lieved to have set fire to their bed
ding.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Personal Briefs
(From Mondays Daily.)

Mrs. Kit Brandrup,who with her
little child has been visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Brand
rup for the past month, returned
home to Williams Saturday. The
child was here for chiropractic treat
ment by E Frankowski
Miss Helen Reading, night
nurse at Mercy hospital, went to
Ramsey Saturday afternoon for an
over Sunday visit with her sister.
Mrs. E. Allison of harrisburg
was in the city Saturday shopping
and seeing friends.
Mr. and Mrs. r. R. Nickel left
for harrisburg Saturday afternoon
for few days visit with the j. H.
McNee family.
Mrs. A. I. Hart was called to
harrisburg Saturday because of sick
ness in the family of her brother,
&c. w. Hoag.
Mrs. E. A. Norton returned to
her home in Independence Saturday,
having spent week in the city Wis
iting her sister, Miss Gertie Mattice
and other friends.
Mrs. j. Fox and Mrs. Ed Henry,
of Williams, spent Saturday in Web
ster City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Fowler, who
live near harrisburg, were trading
in the city Saturday.
Mrs. C. Alderman and niece,
Miss Marie Alderman, were over
from Alden Saturday to consult DR..
R. w. Homan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bell, who at
tended the short course here last
week, returned to their home near
harrisburg Saturday.
Mrs. Lou Gade, a guest at the
home of the John Birdsall family.
went to Williams Saturday for a
brief visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Doolittle
left Saturday afternoon for a weeks
visit with the F. S, yanBuskirk
family.
Jacob Swigart, who attended
the short course here last week, re-
turned to his harrisburg home Sat-
urday.
John and A. l.. Fowler returned
to Blairsburg Saturday, after attend
ing the short course.
&C. E. Terrell and sons returned
to their home in Blairsburg Satur-
day. The boys took part in the spell
ling contest Friday night.
Mrs w. F. Newberry came ov-
er from Fort Dodge Saturday, called
here by the serious illness of her
mother, Mrs. William Warren, who
makes her home with her daughter.
Mrs. w. D. Little.
Mrs. Chas. Closz returned home
Saturday afternoon after visiting
her daughter. Mrs. E. NJ Jeffers of
Dubuque, and Miss Eda Allen of
Waterloo.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Taken to Hospital.

P. Schooner was taken to the hos
pital yesterday morning suffering
from a nervous breakdown. He Is
in a bad condition but it is hoped
that with proper care he will soon
be on the mend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
CHOIR PARTY.

The Congregational chorus choir
will be entertained this evening at
the Charles Younkee home on First
street. The choir will be reorganiz-
ed, officers elected and other bust
ness attended to, after which a So
cial time will be enjoyed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04
Sick Woman's House Burns.

Mason City. Feb. NEARLY dead
from cancers, Mrs. James Farrier
narrowly escaped cremation yester-
day when the residence caught fire.
She was rescued by neighbors. Her
death is expected at any time. Her
home was destroyed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04

Try the Daily a moath.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04

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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-02-04

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-14
NOTICE,

On and after this date | will not be
responsible for bills contracted by nay
wife.
CHAS. G.. SCHAEFFER,
Jan. IA, 1913. 172 s. First st.
14413-1-14-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-14
PLATFORM ADOPTED
BY BOARD OF TRADE
FOR ADVANCING CITY


adopted citizens
Friday Board
high level that end would the annual dues
vertisng The platform
full. follows:
BOARD TRADE
Amboy actv
tiles and broaden Its community usefulness.
asks for and expects the interests and cooperation of every
this will
me
things Its community relations
which
all resides do business Perth Amboy
charitable institution.
Business Organization
1t will a strictly business basis
believe In Perth Amboy
this community they undertake
Anything doing is worth doing we'll
with similar organizations other cities Of
Trade
and a business organization.
do membership be increased to
financial
special
something The
be asked pledge
enable
efficiency.
closed
i'm andpu m n
the position the of who has
not a elsewhere
We man experience;
eofs deliver the goods
he of the Office, the officers
results We
to producing good results
In
In and the management of the institution
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-14
W. P. RUNY0N TELLS
WHAT TDEEPERCHANNEL
WILL Do FOR THIS CITY
Interesting Interview With Head Of
Perth Amboy Dry Dock Company,
One Of CiIy's Leading Industries.
PEOPLE DO NOT GRASP MEANING

Interviewed the subject of deeper waterways Staten
Island sound W. Parker Runyon president of the Perth
boy Dry Dock Company, yesterday said to EVENING
NEWS reporters
Most certainly we want that twenty channel
and just possible The people of Perth Amboy
to be strangely apahetc toward the project perhaps due
lack of light the subject and the appreciation of its mpor
Perth Amboys Importance manufacturing
is chiefly due to its Waterways and their deepening twenty
five feet will spell far greater growth Of this community than
did the deepening to twentyo feet years ago.
''In the last ten years. continued Mr. Runyon 'the in
in collections of customs duties at this port has approx
mated nearly 2O cent year, the average The in
for the decade reaches the astonishing figures of 1850
per cent total But for the lean years Of 9060 the total
would be much larger.
These figures show what development in traffic has
from the slight deepening of the Kills few years ago. What
then may be expected from twenty veoot chane There
not particle of doubt that such channel will stimulate
growth that will put the customs receipts of this port for the
past ten years. back to comparatively negligible quantity
'How will twenty fvefoot channel affect your partcu
lar industry9'' was asked Mr.. Runyon.
't will mean enlargement Of our plant and
guent enlargement OF the number Of employees and
roll, replied he ."Among other improvements, contem
plate for the largest steam freghers
the demand will warrant it."
Continuing Mr.. Runyon said that he feels that there m
locally lack of knowledge and appreciation of the work of
the Staten Island Sound Deep Waterways association
'This association, said he "has done for Perth
Amboy and the Staten Island communities the last two years.
and at far less COST than done in ten years the promo
ton of the twenty channel It is remarkable
who has intimate knowledge what has been accompshe
and the association should be generally supported in
stead by the few has been the the past The peo
pie of these northeastern counties Of New Jersey should
right at the elbows of Congressnen Scuy Knkead and Tue
and should appeal to the whole New Jersey delegation act
unit in this matter. IF get this proec under
shall growth during the next ten that will be
of the marvels of the age'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-14
HAND BATTLE
TO Get S|PPS
WaIdo's Men Fight With
Whitman's Detectives. -"

Special by United Press TTtrs.
New York, Jan. 14.-District At
torney Whitman and Police Commis-
sioner Waldo literally fought sub
ordinates today for the privilege of
getting first whack at the testi-
mony of George A. Sipps, the Har-
lem hotel keeper. The battle be-
tween the two branches OF city gov
ernment over the police graft and
vice Investigations reached stage
of physical combat when a party af
detectives from headquarter waylaid
the escorts of the detectives from
the district attorneys office, who
were conducting S1pps from Newark
to appear before the grand jury.
When the automobile with Sipps and
Whitman's men drovee up to the
criminal court building, Waldo's
men, armed with subpoenaes, jump
ed aboard and hand to hand con-
flict ensued Sipps was taken TO
Whitman's office and thence to the
grand jury room Sipps tried to
evade coming to New York, feigning
sickness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-14
rs
ORGANIZED AND
GETS MESSAGE
Governor Wilson Wants Cor
porati on Laws Reformed
and Urges Other Changes.
PROGRESSIVE TO THE END

Special BY United Press Wire.
Trenton, Jan. 14.-Governor Will
sons message to the legislature
which convened today was as fol
lows:
To the Legislature:
l trust that you will pardon me If
the first note | strike in this my sec
ond annual message to your honorable
bodies Is a personal note. 1 cannot
forget that this, though only my sec
Ond, is also my last annual message to
you. | shall presently lay down the du-
ties of governor of New Jersey. ! can
not turn away from this great office or
Civ. up the privileges It has brought
me without expressing my gratitude
TO the people Of New Jersey that they
gave me this opportunity to serve
them and my sense also of intimate
comradeship and obligation toward the
men In the Legislature Of the state with
whom l have been permitted to work
in carrying out the reforms of the Last
two years.
They have been very full and event
full years, to which | hope the people of
the state will always look back with
approval and pride. We have accom-
plished for New Jersey many things OF
high consequence which for many II
long year had waited and cried ont to
be done. Our pride in their accomplish
ment has no touch Of boastfulness In
IT, but only the deep qualification of
having been privileged to do 50 much
that was for the common benefit. The
Legislative session of 1911 will. | ven
ture to say, long remain remarkable IN
the annals Of the state for the number
and Importance of the reforms enacted.
and those of us who were associated III
the work of that notable session will
so long as we live have the happiness
of looking back upon ii as upon one OF
the most satisfactory experiences of
our public service. Certainly shall
never forget It, and cannot turn away
from the great Office In which | have
enjoyed such satisfactions without
avowtng the pride | have taken in 1t
and the deep obligation feel TO the
fine public spirited men who stood with
me In the days Of doubt and struggle
l am happy to have had part In such
things along with such men.
Continued on page 10.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-14
SEEK MISSING
SHIP CAULKER
Charles Ainsworth of lott
enville Last Seen Rowing
Across S. |. Sound.
FAMILY FEAR THE WORST
Worked at Perth Amboy Dry
Docks 20 Years-.0ar of
Boat Found Today.

There Is considerable mystery
over the disappearance of Charles NJ.
Ainsworth. sixty years old, of 202
William street, Tottenville, Staten
Island, = ship caulker, employed at
the Perth Amboy Dry Dock Com
pany's yard for the past twenty
years. who has not been seen since
early yesterday morning. Mr.. Aims
sound every morning and night to
his work, left his home as usual
shortly after 8 o'clock yesterday
morning to come to this city. The
last seen Of him was when he push
ed his boat, a twenty-foot bateau,
from the shore in front of the Joline
property. a short distance from the
shipbuilding plant Of A. G. Brown &
Sons, yesterday morning. Frank
Osborn, Of Tottenville, who is also
employed at the Perth Amboy Dry
Dock in this city, was the witness.
When he did not appear at the dry
docks for work yesterday 1t was
thought that he had been taken sick
and returned home. Mrs. Ainsworth
was almost frantic with grief when
her husband failed to come home to
his supper last night and fears for
his safety. 1t is said when he left
the easterly side of the sound yester-
day morning the ferryboat Perth
Amboy was leaving the slip in this
city. Some were Of the opinion that
his boat had been struck by the ferry
boat. 1t was dark at the time and
the waters of the sound were calm.
The matter was reported to the
police of the Ninety-ninth precinct,
Tottenville, last night. They in turn
notified the police in this city.
An oar belonging to Mr.. Aims
worth which was picked up by Su-
perintendent William H. Black, Of
the Perth Amboy Dry Dock Company,
near the yard this morning, leads to
the belief that the man met death by
drowning.
Mr.. Ainsworth has resided In Tot
tenville all his life and besides his
wife, he has three sons and two
daughters. They are Ralph. Powell
and Walter Ainsworth, Mrs. Roy
Fuller, Of Tottenville, and Mrs. c. H.
Van Lieu, of New Brunswick. He is
member of Richmond Lodge No.
so, Knights of Pythias, and United
Council No. II. Jr. o. U. A. NJ. of
Tottenville.