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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
FOR AN AUT0M0-
BILE INSTITUTE
Engineering Extension Department
of Iowa State College Be-
hind Project.

Edwin s. Shortess, of the engin-
eering extension department of the
Iowa state college at Ames, is in the
city looking up the ACCESSIBILITY of
holding an automobile institute
here. These institutes or schools of
instructions are being held under
the auspices Of the college and are
proving beneficial to automobile
owners, drivers and mechanics. If
the course comes here it will be in
conjunction with some local organ
ization, presumably the commercial
league. The college furnishes the
lecturer for five evenings and five
afternoons. Lectures will be given
in the evening and in the afternoons
instructions will be given to indi-
viduals on the up-keep, care and
management of automobiles. The
college also furnishes all advertising
matter, exhibits, pays all expenses
of lecturer and furnishes stereopti-
con. The local organization under
whose auspices the institute is plac-
ed, must furnish, hall, lights, heat,
ETC., lantern operator for five even
ings, post advertising and placards
and provide newspaper advertising,
assist in placing exhibits, etc., and
pay $50 in cash. The local organi-
cation then takes all proceeds above
this $50 and not exceeding SIS. If
more than SIS is taken in, half of it
goes to the college. It is not the
purpose to make money out of the
institute and it is not contemplated
that more than SIS will be realized
from it. The department is in the
work for the general welfare and to
disseminate information of value to
automobile owners, drivers and 9TH
ers interested. The road law and
rules will be explained, how to re-
pair machines, how to conserve cars
and how to get full value out of
them, etc.
1t is to be hoped that satisfactory
arrangements for an institute in this
city can be effected and that our peo-
pie will have opportunity to reap
the benefits therefrom. ..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
FAREWELL RECEPTION.

A farewell reception was held last
night at the United Brethren par
sonage, in honor of Prof. G. w. Good
of Renaldsburg, Ohio, who has been
with the pastor, Rev. r. R. Percy,
in his special revival work during
the past few weeks. Prof. Good as
sisted the pastor in his work one
year ago and his assistance was so
highly appreciated that he was call
ed again this year. He has proved
himself not only a successful leader
in song but also splendid Christian
gentleman, and has won a large
place in the hearts of all the men,
bers of the church as we'll as all 9TH
ers who have been associated with
him. About one hundred guests
were present and very sumptuous
dinner was served by the ladies OF
the church. Prof. Good has received
call from the church at Vinton
Ia, and also one from Goodell He
will start for his home tonight and
will return to Iowa in June. He is
unanimously invited by the church
people to visit them whenever in
Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
Prof. Kelly at Ellsworth.

Ellsworth News: Pupils Of the
school are selling tickets for the
Kelly lecture to be given here on
Monday evening, December 22nd.
The auditorium will seat 200 per-
sons and exactly 200 tickets will be
sold. All of these tickets are in the
hands of pupils and when they are
all sold, the seating capacity will
have been exhausted and there will
be no tickets sold on the evening of
the lecture.
Prof. d. M. Kelly Of Webster City
was chosen to deliver this lecture
because he is admitted to be the best
speaker along educational lines that
can be located in central Iowa.
He has been in the educational
work practically all his life and can
explain more thoroughly the inside
workings of a we'll conducted school
room than anyone that could be
thought of here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
PETIT JURY HAS
Been DISMISSED
The Case Against w. P. Riggs, Ad-
ministrator. Settled for
$1,250.

The case of w. J. Birdsall VS.. Muir
ell Goehring and Charles Goehring is
being tried today in the district
court. -....
The jury cases which were assign
ed for the first part of this week
were either settled or continued and
the jury was dismissed for the rest
of this term.
The case of F. D. Hamilton, treas
urer VS.. w. P. Riggs, executor, was
settled by judgment being entered
by agreement of both parties in fav-
or of the plaintiff for $3.50.
The case of The State VS.. J. c.
Butler, which has been tried twice
here and reversed both times in the
supreme court, has been dismissed
at the suggestion of the county at
torney.
The suit of Thomas Smell VS.. J. E.
Young was settled by Judgment be-
ing entered on a promissary note in
the sum of $129.1S.
The case Of The Monitor Stove &
Range Co. VS.. O. J. Peterson was
settled and dismissed.
The case of The American Linseed
Oil Co. VS.. o. j. Peterson was also
settled and dismissed.
In the divorce proceedings of Ma
tilda Larimer VS.. Alexander Lari-
mer, temporary alimony was asked
by the plaintiff, and after the court
heard evidence in regard to this
matter granted the plaintiff alimony
of 81 week.
In the estate of Celia E. Johnson,
deceased, the will was admitted to
probate and E. L. Underwood ap-
pointed executor.
In the estate of Andrew Hage, de-
ceased, the will was admitted to pro-
bate and Gilbert Knudson OF Jewell
was appointed executor.
The will of the late Wesley Whit
ham, deceased, was admitted to pro-
bate and Hazel Whitman was ap-
pointed executrix without bond.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
Picture of W. C. W. T. A.

A large photograph of the MEM
bers of the Webster City Window
Trimmers' Association has been TAX
en- by Photographer Traver. The fol-
lowing fourteen young men comprise
the members of the organization !:
Messrs. Floyd Litchenberger. Miles
Loring, Ray Wood, Cecil Tormey.
Mason Isham, Adolph Pfliiger, Will
A. Biernatzki, Earl Fort, Lorenz
Horn, Furman Boozell, c. F. Haas
man, r. D. Shepherd, Harold De-
France, Jarvin Jacobson.
A large felt pennant with black
background and white lettering is
in the foreground Of the picture. tel
ling the casual observer what the
group of young men stands for. The
pennant was made by c. F. Haasman
of Metealf's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Little Misses Clovis and Constance
Hittle, twin daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Hittle. were seven years
old Saturday and celebrated the oc-
casion by inviting twenty little girls
and boys to their home. The chill
dren spent the hours from two until
five O'Clock playing games and hav-
ing a general good time. The little
girls received many pretty gifts. At
five o'clock the guests were seated
around one large table where they
partook of fine dinner. There
were two birthday cakes with seven
colored candles. After dinner the
little folks were taken to their
homes by automobile.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
Not Members of Salvation Army.

There are members of the Chris
tian Volunteers in the city soliciting
for funds. Capt. T. r. Wallace, OF
the local Salvation Army post, wants
it understood that funds given these
people do not go into the Army
funds but go to the Volunteers in
Des Moipes. Capt. Wallace and wife
are preparing their fourth annual
Christmas dinner to be served free
to the worthy poor Of the city on
Christmas Day. This will be served
at the salvation Army hall, 1923 Sen
eca street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
NACKE. AND NUND0N
Will WRESTLE
Decision Reached Last Night-Con-
test Will Take Place Friday
Night, Dec. 26.

Macke and Mundon will wrestle.
This was decided on last evening
when Mr.. MundOn and five hackers
from Randall had a short conversa-
ton with Mr.. Macke and signed the
articles of agreement which will
govern the match. Both wrestlers
will make $50 pounds at ringside.
The purse will be split Is per
cent to the winner and % per cent
to the loser, unless one of the con-
testants fails to make the required
weight when the long end of the
purse will 60 to the man who has
made the weight. The date fixed
for the match is the evening of
Dec. 26th, at the armory. This
match will be Of wide interest
throughout the state, as Mundo1
has been a contender for the state
championship in the welterweight
class and has made quite a name for
himself. On the other hand, Macke
is not known in this state outside of
Webster City, having won his spurs
in the Rocky Mountain champion
ship matches and having won two of
these championships, besides having
held the state championship of Utah
for five years. Mr.. Macke, while
working in the U. S. Assay Office in
Salt Lake City, was an instructor of
wrestling at the Y. NJ. C. A. there
and for several years wrestled under
the colors of that institution. The
Webster City man is pupil of Mike
Yokels, who for several years has
been admitted to be the worlds
champion in the middleweight class.
The wrestle week from Friday
night should draw large crowd in
this city, as it will be the first match
in which wrestlers of some note
have taken part here. Randall men
last night asked to be informed at
once in regard to where and when
the tickets would be on sale, as they :.
wish to purchase a large block of
ringside seats. >
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
ASK FOR CHANGE Of
venue IN CESSNA CASE
Judge Denies Application but Per
mits Trial to 60 Over Until
8. - Next Term.

The case of Chas. Cessna, which
was expected to be tried yesterday,
especially after the case just ahead
of it on the assignment had been
settled, was put over until the next
term of court. Counsel for defend
ant brought into court an affidavit
stating that the judge was prejudic-
ed, that the defendant would not re-
ceive a fair trial and asked for a
change of venue. This the court ov-
erruled and stated that he did not
know the defendant, but if the coun-
sci thought he would not give fail
trial he would continue the case un-
til the next term when Judge
Wright will hold court in this city
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
"Hurrv.Up" Shoe Sale.

Not halfway sale of few cheap
SO, $3.50 and 81 floor shoes that you
will find in the $3.50 shoe store
throughout the country, but clean
sweep of such shoes as the Hanan,
Howard & Foster, Walk Over, Queen
Quality, Beacon and others. All our
81 shoes you can buy for $2.75. All
the $3.50 shoes for $2.35. All the
SO shoes for $2.10. Rubber goods al
less than other dealers pay for them
This will be in truth the real
"Hurry-Up" shoe sale Of Iowa. Come
early. See big bill.
15d-tf Hanrahan & OConnor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
Oliver Cromwell,

The address by Rev. Arthur Met
calf at the Congregational church
Sunday night, on Oliver Cromwell,
one of the greatest English charac-
tiers, was fine effort. The church
was we'll filed with an appreciative
audience and for more than an hour
the speaker had the undivided and
intense interest of all present. Crom-
we'll was the foremost leader of his
day in the crusade in England for
religious tolerance and lived to see
the things for which he wrought in
grated into the laws of his country.
The civilized world of today can
scarcely realize the price of the lib
critics enjoyed in countries where re-
ligious freedom exists and to no man
are we more indebted for this free
dom than to Oliver Cromwell, who
fought for it heroically, and won,
two hundred and fifty years ago. 1t
| would be impossible to review in a
newspaper article Rev. Metcalf's
mastery effort. One must hear it to
appreciate it and those who heard it
learned much concerning English
history of the seventeenth century.
King Charles the First was the first
king ever executed in England and
Oliver Cromwell was the first and
only man who ever refused the
crown. Those were stirring days in
the old world and to hear such a
discourse as that of Sunday night
takes one back to the scene and por-
trays wildly upon the imagination
the men and events that made Eng
land free and added to the luster OF
her history. A bloody revolution
was necessary to accomplish these
results, but they were worth all
they cost and the world is now en-.
joying the things for which Crom.
well and the brave men who stood
by. him fought SO earnestly and sc
lunselfishly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
ARIES
TED AT WOODSTOCK
A Couple of Enterprising Whisky
Sellers of Fort Dodge Get
Nabbed.

Two bootleggers who have been
operating at Woodstock for some
/ time were nabbed Friday night in a
very neat way. 1t seems that for
some time the two, who hail from
Fort Dodge and whose names could
not be learned, have been in the hab-
it of going to Woodstock each night
when there would be a dance there
and dispense raw whiskey to users
in that vicinity. This had been go
ing on for some time and finally the
Woodstock council took the matter
up with the mayor and decided to
import an officer who would put an
end to such work. A young man
from Eagle Grove who had been on
the police force of that city was hir-;
ed to catch the bootleggers, and Fri
day night he went to Woodstock,
where he was well known, and at
tended the dance given there. About
midnight he asked one of his friends
for drink and was told that he did
not have any, but he would tell him
where he could get some, and he did
so. The officer then went to where
the bootleggers were holding out,
purchased some of the liquor and
Immediately placed them under ar
rest. Hiring an automobile he took
them to Eagle Grove that night and
the next morning took them to Clar-
ion, where they were placed in the
custody of the sheriff. The arrest of
the two men has caused considerable
comment in Woodstock and seems to
have stirred the community to
great extent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
REUNION OF CHILDREN.

A pleasant family gathering was
held Sunday, Dec. 14th, at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Martin at iii
Second street, when all but two OF
the children of Mrs. James Dale,
mother of Mrs. Martin with whom
she has been living for the past six
years, gathered together at one
table. A bounteous dinner was serv-
ed at noon at which the following
children were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. h. Cretsenburg of Des Moines;
Mrs r. B. Apland and son Walter
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

of Kalo. Ia; Mrs. Barney Brady. Of
Fort Dodge; Mr.. and Mrs. james
Dale OF, Bellingham, Wash; Mrs.
Jerry Betz and son Thurman, and
daughter Bernice, Of Lehigh, Ia, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Martin and daugh-,
ter, Geraldine of this city. The af-
ternoon was spent in conversation
and Renaissance, this having been
the first time since the marriage Of
all the children Of Mrs. Dale, that so
many of them have been able to
gather together. The children not
present were, Will Dale of the regu-
lar army, stationed now at Boston.
Mass; and D. T. Dale Of Lehigh, la.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
PRE-NUPTlAL SHOWER.

About sixty young people of the
neighborhood went to the home of
Miss Rosie Miller, nine miles north
east of this city, Friday evening, and
surprised her. The event was in
honor of the approaching marriage
of Miss Miller and Mr.. Floyd Ber-
leen, which will occur on Wednes-
day evening, December cath, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Miller. The company took
kitchen utensils as gifts to the BRIDE
to-be and spent very pleasant eV-
ening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
Council Meeting,

The city council met last evening
and passed an ordinance regulating
and establishing grades on certain
streets. Three resolutions were
passed adopting the plat and sched-
ule of assessments on the Superior
street curb, the Seneca street curb,
and on Second street and Grand Az
enue curbs. Nothing further of i'm
portance was taken up and the
council adjourned until later date.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
EVENING PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Bawden enter
tanned a few of their friends and
neighbors Wednesday evening, Dec
10th. at their home southwest Of
town. The evening was spent in
PLAYING cards and dainty refresh
ments were served. A pleasant time
was reported by all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Miss Chapman, eighth grade
teacher in our city schools was COM
PEELED to give up her duties in the
school room yesterday on account OF
nervous breakdown and returned to
her home n,Lake City, today. Miss
Clara Lane is taking her place in
the school room to which it is hoped
Miss Chapman may be able to return
after the holidays.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
Coming-Girl of Eagle Ranch.

The magnificent masterpiece of
romantic Western life, guarantee
attraction, a play of intense heart
interest for all classes, The Girl Of
Eagle Ranch company will appear at
the armory for one night only, Dec.
18th. The arrival of this attraction
in this city will be heralded by their
real cowboy band, with a pictur-
esque street parade, and concert in
front of the theatre at night. Re-
served seats are now on sale at
Teed's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
$177,5O Per Acre,

A. j. Buick, who last year bought
finely improved 800 acre farm of
J. w. and w. w. Pearce, located
southeast of harrisburg, at $166 per
acre, has just sold one of the unim-
proved eighties at $177.50 per acre.
The sale was effected through the w.
l.. Whitman land agency of this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
Saturday Nights Show.

Only a fair sized audience greeted
the production of Lucrezia Borgia,
by May Stewart and her company at
the armory opera house Saturday
night. However, those who attended
are generous with their praise of
the company, every member Of
which deserves especial mention.
The plot of the play unfolds one
of the strongest and most interest
ing stories of mother love ever con-
ceived. The play was written by
the famous novelist, Victor Hugo,
who does not claim to have original
ed the entire theme, but he has fol-
lowed history very closely for his
material and used some real Incl
dents in the life of Lucrezia Borgia,
the ruling Duchess of Ferrara, dur
ing the latter part of the fifteenth
century, for his most intense dra-
matte situations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
Albert Blue Worse.

Albert Blue, who has been in a
critical condition for some time, suf-
fering from complications which fol-
lowed an operation for appendicitis
is rapidly growing worse at his
home near Blairsburg. Mr.. Blue, II
will be remembered, has undergone
several operations but after the last
trip to Mayo brothers, taken few
months ago, it was found that moth.
ing more to relieve his suffering
could be done. His mother, Mrs. E
Blue of johannesburg, Illinois, arriv'
ed here this morning, and with hel
daughter, Mrs. Henry Eihuson o.
this city, went to Mr.. Blues home
Miss Emma Amundson is assisting
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

The Metcalf store is making a
strong bid for your Xmas purchases.
We Justly claim the right to greater
assortments of quality, merchandise
and more exclusive ideas in popular
demand respect. You pay here the
same as your neighbor does. What
more can you expect? 16&1Sd1f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Miss, Jennie Hoversten of Will
iams,. is&in Mercy hospital suffering
with a severe case of appendicitis.
Her cousin, Miss Ella Hoversten,
who attends Jewell Lutheran col
lege. was with her yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

FOR sALE-A few pure bred Chester
White male pigs. Immune from
cholera. Weigh from 1875 to zoo
lbs. J. H. Lachmiller, Webster
City. Phone 1909. 13d-f-t-tf /,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

A nation sensation-the flying
scooter gocycle-for boys or girls.
With skates $3.50, or without skates
$1.OO. each. Sold only in Metcalf's
Economy Basement. 16&1S d1 fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

There will be a social meeting OF
the Pleasant View Grange Thursday
evening, Dec. IS, at the M. Seiser
home, -'F
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

The greatest assortment OF high
art novelties at popular prices found
in Webster City at Metcalf's.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Ernest Nelson, who is in the shoe
department of the Mercantile store,
is away from his duties on account
of illness.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Beautiful china dinner sets, spec
tally priced. Genuine cut glass for
less money. Japanese art naveaue
and Indian made sweet grass baskets
at Metcalf's Economy Basement.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Extra special Xmas sale now
going on in the largest and best Sc
lected coat, suit and dress depart
ment in this part of Iowa at Met
calf's city department store.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Bowling alleys, parlor golf, me-
canno building games, electrical
moving picture outfits and many
other new toys (not found else
where.l Metcalf's Economy Base
mont 16&1Sd1f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Christmas trees, those spicy en-
blems of Christmas, are appearing in
front of several of the local stores.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Will Smith is assisting in the j.
M. Richardson jewelry store during
the holidays.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Webster City Hive No. 40 l.. 0. I.
M. will hold their regular election
of officers on Thursday evening at
1880 o'clock at Elmo hall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Miss Mary Kearns is away from
her duties in Metcalf's Economy
basement on account of illness.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

The best, cleanest and most sani-
tary tcandy department in Webster
City.4 .Metcalf's Economy Basement
at -, Is to 20 cents pound.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

FOR SALE OR RENT-Modern
eight room house. Inquire Of ALI
bright & Riley Insurance Agency.
ONCE over Grempel's Harness
Shop A-t-f-0
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16

Miss Lulu Madison is working in
the Mercantile store during the holl-
days.