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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
The United Brethren Meetings.

The revival meetings will be con-
tinued at the United Brethren
church until next Sunday night. The
subject tonight will be 1.-THE great
est question a man ever asked or
answered." The Sunday services
brought nineteen more to decision
for Christ, making seventy-one in all
since the meetings began. We must
see the number raised to one hun
dred this week. Come and bring your
friends and let us make this the best
week of all for the uplift Of human
ity in Webster City.
R. R. Percy, Pastor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
A New Firm.

w. F. Burnett has sold half in
terest in his business on Des Moines
street to his son-in-law, Frank
Welch, and hereafter the firm will
carry a stock of fresh groceries. In
the future the place will be known
as the Burnett & WEIGH grocery
store. Since removing into the new
building this is one of the best
store rooms in the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Candy Bridge.

A wonderful CONNECTION in the
window of the Olympia Candy
Kitchen is attracting not little at
tention. This is the work of the
candy maker at the sweet shop, and
is composed of Brooklyn Bridge
of peanut brittle with a train of
cars passing over. The bridge is
two or three feet in length and has
the arches, spans and floor Of the
structure all built of the peanut brit
tie.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of The Farmers National Bank Of
Webster City, Iowa, for the purpose
of electing directors for the ensuing
year will be held at the banking
rooms in Webster City, Iowa, on
Tuesday, Jan. II, 1915, from to 4
D. m. J. H. Shipp, Cashier. 12-7d1f4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Receiving Bids for County Home

The board of supervisors are in
session this afternoon and are re-
ceiving bids for the county home to
be erected next year. A large num-
Der of bidders are present. 1t will
be remembered that at the primary
election last spring the voters au-
thorized the board to levy tax for
the erection of a suitable building
at the county farm. The board ex-
poets to get everything in readiness
so work may be commenced in the
early spring.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Flugstad Farmers in Court.

Fort Dodge Chronicle: Yesterday
afternoon the court room was the
scene of one of the most thrilling
justice cases tried for some time in
this city. The case was that Of the
state of Iowa vs.. William Taylor.
The action was brought on an in
formation sworn out by E. C. Hahne
for alleged assault. Taylor plead his
own case and said to the jury of six
that If he was found guilty it would
be a stain on the fair name of Iowa.
In his talk he was constantly eau
toned by Justice Bryant. Taylor
claimed that Hahne was driving
down the road near the defendants
farm and hurled clods at him. He
was found guilty of simple assault
and fined $25 and costs. Taylor will
appeal his case to the district court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Baptismal Service.

Several converts who have come
forward during the United Brethren
meetings of the past weeks, were
baptised Sunday afternoon at the
Christian church and a similar SER
vice will be held next Sunday after
noon at which time about forty, who
have become members of the United
Brethren faith, will receive the rites
Of baptism.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
The Cradle Roll.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Thompson are
the parents of a six pound daugh'
ter, born December 4th. Mrs
Thompson was formerly Miss Hazel
Allen of this city.
A baby son was born Sunday night
to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Frisch at
Mercy hospital. Mrs. Frisch was
formerly Miss June Oppenheimer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Real Estate Transfers.

Clarinda Clark ct al to Daniel Ger
ber-wd-lot 10, blk E, R. R. addi-
ton, w. C.-$1,9O0.OO.
H. M. Sparboe and WI to Samuel
CarVer-wd-lot II, blk 4, w. H.
addition, w. C.-$14O.OO.
Morris O. Henderson and WI to
Sven H. Skeir--wd-wk sw 1886
23.-$14,2OO.OO.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

William Meekins is assisting City
Clerk Crittenden for few weeks in
making out the certificates of assess
ments for curb and gutter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Be sure and visit Metcalf's ready
to wear department for coats, suits,
skirts, dresses, waists and furs. The
largest and best selected stock In
this part of Iowa. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Notice to the Public.

All the people of this city are
cordially invited to attend the re.
vival meetings in the Christian Vol.
unteer hall at 636 First street. All
ministers are cordially invited to
these meetings and also to take act
i've part. Yours in Christ, Rev. w
Carver, State Evangelist.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Received Caps.

The Mary Pickford caps which
were given away to the person hold
ing the lucky number on coupons is
sued by the Orpheum theater, and
which were on display last week in
the Metcalf window, were received
by Mrs. Nathan Boynoff and Miss
Allene Perry.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Wool dress goods, silks, table lin
ems, gloves, hosiery, fine lingerie un-
dermuslins. All new goods for that
Xmas gift. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

The Missionary Circle of the Bap-
tist church will meet Wednesday at.
ternoon with Mrs. A. e. Rasmussen
1920 First street. Study, Mystery
box for September and October.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Will Entertain the LAWYERS,

Judge and Mrs. J. l.. Kamrar will
entertain the lawyers of the city and
their wives at $50 o'clock dinner
on Saturday evening, Dec. 10th. Ov-
er forty guests will be present, as
there are twenty-five gentlemen in
the city who have at some time in
their lives been admitted to the bar.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

H. A. Maxon, the paper hanger
and painter, during the dull season,
Is teaching the three months win
ter term of the Doolittle school in
Cass. this being the 25th year since
he first began to teach the young
idea how to shoot"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Mrs. John Lyon of the east side,
who has been ill in bed for week
with grip and other ailments, is
now able to be about the house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

The c. e. Phillips family. recent
" from Luverne, Iowa, are almost
settled in their new tile roof bunga.
low, corner of Broadway and Boone
streets. Visitors who have visited
this fine new home declare it to be
splendidly built and the arrange
ment perfect.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
For Sale.

Duroc Jersey male pigs, eligible
to register. Also fresh Jersey COW.
J. E. Young, 1873 First street. Mar
tin phone 9494. fits
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

John Butler, who has been MAX
ing his home on the farm with his
daughter, Mrs. Elmer Robbins, is
now living with his sister, Mrs. John
Lyon, and nephew Frank, on the
east side. The Robbins family are
now located in their new home In
the 900 block on Walnut street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Special sale of Wilton and AK
minister rugs. Sizes from 23x36
inches to 36x72 inches. Very suit
able for Christmas gifts, at prices
within the reach of all.
diff Kane's Variety Store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

We are going to have our Christ
mas tree and exercises Saturday ev'
ening, December 26th. Samaritan
Army.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

The ladies of the English Luth-
eran church will meet with Mrs.
Peter Mature at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. .-.... 49,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

The Baptist ladies will hold their
bazaar in the Parkhurst & Lavender
garage, Dec. II. Nothing will be
sold before 9 a. m. ...-. - -.....,s.s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

The Linger Longer club will meet
tomorrow evening at 1880 O'Clock
with Mrs. Tom B. Kearns at her
home on Division street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Metcalf's basement salesroom is
now full of Xmas goods. Specialize
ing in 5, 10, 49,, Csc up. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Cradle Roll,

Born, yesterday to Mr.. and Mrs.
r. M. Dingman, who reside on south
Seneca street, a daughter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Parents, bring your children to
Metcalf's basement and get free
Xmas souvenir. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

The l.. A. S. of the Methodist
church will hold their regular bust
ness meeting in the church tomor.
row afternoon at 3 O'Clock. At the
close. q 10 cent lunch will be served
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Be sure to read Metcalf's adver-
tisement in this issue. See the hun
dreds Of Xmas suggestions now on
display. d1f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

The Albert H. Greeley family are
now settled in their new bungalow
in the 900 block on Boone street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
TEED TEED

Miss Olive Lyon is teaching the
Sunny Side school in Cass township.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

All members of Superior Rebekah
lodge and their families are invited
to attend the supper to be served in
Elmo hall tomorrow evening at six
o'clock. Following the supper the
regular lodge session will be held.
Several candidates will be initiated
and the ssmi-annual election Of Of
oesEs win occur.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion j. Lyon, W

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion J. Lyon, who
formerly lived on the east side, but
removed several months ago to Spir-
Il Lake, where Mr.. Lyon has been
engaged in carpentering work all
this season, have notified friends
here of the recent visit of the stork
at their home. a new twelve pound
daughter having arrived Nov. 29th.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11
DRINKING MEN
DIE OFF QUICKLY
Insurance Statistics Prove
It; Are Submitted to
Insurance Presidents.

New York, Dec. 11-That the use Of
alcoholic beverages shOrtens life in this
country. was reported as a statistical
fact to the eighth annual convention
or tbe association Of Life Insurance
presidents here this morning. Figures
on the subject were presented by Ar
thur Hunter. actuary, in connection
with the findings Of a mortallIy lnVes-
tigation into the lives OF z,OOO,O0O Ire
insurance policy holders' covering
"Among the men who admitted that
they had taken alcohol occasionally to
excess in the past said MT: hunter
but whose habits were considered sat
isfactory when they were insured mere mere
have been only 100 had this group been
made up Of insured lives in general
The extra mortality was, therefore, over
so percent. which was equivalent to
reduction in the average lie OF lhese
men of over four years.
saloon keepers Lives short.
Referring to occupations in the hquor
business, Mr.. Hunter SAID
There is A general impression that
saloon keepers do not live as long as
persons in non Hazardous occupations,
but it is not generally known that most
classes which are connected with eltner
the manufacture or sale Of liquor nave
a high mortality. Among saloon pro-
DrleIOTg, WneIneT IltE dLAGAAAIu lAlC 80
or not, there was an extra mortality
of 20 percent, and the causes Of death
Indicated that a free use of alcoholic
beverages had caused many OF the
deaths.
zone Of the most significant results
Of the investigation was the hlgn NOR
taIity experienced among railroad men.
Among locomotive engineers, Tor eH-
ample, the mortality was SO percent IN
excess Of that experienced among the
insured as a whole, which is equivalent
to years reduction in the average
lifetime"
Fighting Tuberculosis.
On the subject Of tuberculosis Mr.
Hunter said:
Among young men who were, Wnsh
insured, at least 25 pounds under the
average weight, and who had parent
brother or sister die from tuberculosis
out of every 10 deaths five were due TO
tuberculosis This is an appalling waste
of life, which could be greatly decreased
by proper care and sufficient nourlsh-
ment Among young men with the
same family record of the disease who
were slightly overweight three out OF
every 10 deaths were from tuberculosis,
while among those distinctly heavy, out
of every 10 deaths only one was from
tuberculosis A we'll nOurished man,
taking reasonable precautions against
contagion, has little to fear from tu-
bercuIOSis"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11
BETTER COWS ON
FARM ADVOCATED
Government Dairy Expert Says II Costs
No More to Raise Good Ones, SO
Why Raise the Poor Oness


Why Raise the Poor Oness
J. Lynn Thomas. expert in the dairy
division of the United States, depart
ment of agriculture. will be one Of the
principal takers at the chamber Of
commerce dinner tonight Mr.. Thomas
advocates better dairy herds and tells
the dairyman how 20 bring that about.
Fine. bulls and better cows are the
basis of improved herds. It costs no
more to feed a good COW than scrub
COW, ana the former gives much more
milk and butter fat then what is the
economic sense in having scrub cows
asks Mr.. Thomas,
Mr.. Thomas is a diVersificauonlst or
the highest type. He says the one crop
idea is a poor mans game, though the
man has all the assets to become pros
porous and independent. He says that
this is the time to bring home that les
son, when cotton is in such decline. He
urges the farmers to put in dairy and
beef cattle, silos and raise cows, chick
ems and hogs. The last three are in
separable. he contends, and the COM
bination is a money getter. The farmer
should raise rough feed in large guam
titles and his cows will make money
direct and also help feed the chickens
and hogs, which are big money makers.
in feed and build silOs. Then he can
make his cows, chickens and hogs pro-
vide meat and money for sale and for
home consumption and be independent
of products which must be sacrificed
in war times. There is always a demand
for meat, beef pork and poultry, hence
the man with those commodities is a
winner on the farm, not to mention his
dairy products Of milk and butter, he
says.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11

II IFS Worth Having, EtG Worth ray
ing For.
We don't have to give our aaVerIIl US
ing away, in order to get II; Ou5
nafrons are satisfied to buy 1t. worn
ID tba ise.-A6vertisemen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11
QUITS ARMY To
RAISE CHICKENS
Col. G. A. P. Hatfield, Re
tired, Will Settle Near
Baltimore.

After 46 years of active army life,
Col c. A. P. Hatfield. commander of
the second cavalry brigade. will settle
down near Baltimore and raise chick
ems and ducks This was the declara-
ton Of Col Hatfield on Wednesday,,
when he was retired from the army.
Besides his long service on the bor-
der and throughout the west, Col. Hat
field distinguished himself in the indian
wars of the early SOS. He spent nine
years in New Mexico and Arizona and
during practically all of this time he
was actively engaged in fighting the
indians, who were then making their
last determined stand
Says Indians Good Fighters.
Col Hatfield speaks highly Of the
fighting abilities of Geronimo and the
Apache indians who fought with the
famous chief The indians made a
number of raids in the Vicinity Of Fort
Apache. where Col. Hatfield was sta
toned. crossing from Mexico through
Guadalupe canyon and returning az a
point near where NacO is now situated
Geronimo was finally captured and in
termed at Fort Apache, but later es-
capped. For more than two years he
was followed by the commands OF Col.
Hatfield and other border officers. He
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11

vii fnrgrf YOU II you drop out OF the
Hmelight for a moment You can't ar
FORD L. rest. when it comes to advertis-
ing. Systematic advertising even IN
the smallest way is constant re-
minder add
Keeps You In the BimeliEht.
Ready Reference Directory
Phone 453-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11
A5K5FUND To
FIGHT DISEASE
Secretary Houston Also
Urges Reorganization Of
Cattle Distribution.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 11-ReoU-
ganization Of the process for distribut-
ing cattle and a fund to fight the foot
and mouth disease are urged by sec
rotary Houston, Of the department. OF
agriculture in his annual report 10
president Wilson. As an argument he
says:
During the present grass season, for
example, Chicago has received Mexican
Canadian and Florida cattle at about
the same time. Steers raised IN Can
fornia by an Oregon operator have been
shipped through Denver to Omaha ana
their beef sent to points on the Al
lantic coast Hogs raised in limos
and sold at indianapolis have been
slaughtered at Boston and part OF
their cured bacon shipped to Los An
geles. Michigan dressed veal caves
expressed to South Water street com
mission houses at Chicago have been
returned to the identical shipping
points from which they came TO Ill
orders from local retail markets.
AsI<s Fund to Fight Cattle Disease.
Secretary Houston asks congress Tor
an additional emergency appropriation
Of several million dollars on account OF
the recent outbreak of the foot ana
mouth disease among cattle. lie sara
that if the interval between the last
and the present session Of congress nad
been longer. the department Woulu
have been without sufficient Iunds 10
meet the situation.
4sThe department. he said, mas pur-
sued its former policy Of purchasing
diseased and exposed cattle at an ap-
nraised value and Of slaughtering them
and burving them. Y has established
a very strict quarantine. he expense
of this task viii be very great ana II
viii he necessary to ask congress Tor
emergency appropriation OF several
-ni1Iions of dollars The interests at
stake are vast and justify any reason
Direct Aid Not Needed.
That there Is no emergency Whlch
5,,stifies government assistance 70
farmers directly through the use OF
r-o,-ernnent cash or credit, was the po-
sition taken by secretary HousloH' III
discussing rural credits. -.
Secretary Houston pointed OUT Ina
the new bank law takes JUST ana pa
ticular knowledge Of the farmers re-
Irirenents" He suggested that any
credit needs of the agricultural COM
T11nitv beyond those cared Tor uhde5
fbe fedora. reserve law, should De CA ~
For nv q system of cooperative cIeulI
aeeociatfons," financed with PRIV ls
f1inds. by means of which the commune
rredit of farming communities couI9
he utilized, and by a system OF laIu
mortgage banks, likewise prlvately
capitalized. -, s,,.aago5
octivitv of the departments intorma-
tFon bureau and included Statement
OF the plans for a reorganlL.a. q ION VI 'ile
department to increase efficiency
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11
Fighting Tuberculosis.
Nntice TO mani Patrons.

Beginning January 1st, 1915, the under
signed banks, members of the Ell Paso
Clearing House Association, will handle
notes bearing interest from maturity
only
This change is due to the regula-
ton of the Federal Reserve Banks
which requires that all notes which
they accept from affiliated banks shall
bear interest from maturity. This does
not apply to notes secured by vendor s
Liens. Mechanics or Material Mems
Liens or to Deed of Trust Liens on rea
estate
State National Bank,
First National Bank,
City National Bank,
Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Co,
FL Paso Bank & Trust Co.,
Union Bank & Trust Co,
Commercial National Bank,
Texas Bank & Trust Co.,
Security Trust & Savings Bank,
American Trust & Savings Bank,
Dated December 9, 1914
ADVERTISEMENT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11

finally surrendered to Gen. Miles, in
1887.
Col. Hatfield will visit in Mississippi
and then go to Rochester, n. Y, where
he will meet his wife. Later he Will
settle near Baltimore
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11
CAMPBELL IS STILL ON THE
STAND IN BOUNDARY HEARING

i'll. Campbell. who has been giving
expert testimony before the Texas-New
Mexico boundary hearing before the
commission in the federal building VIII
probably continue his testimony for the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11

remainder of the week He has been
testifying for the past 10 days. Much
of the testimony taken recently has
been oral 49,,
The session of the commission will
come to a close about the first Of the
year.
dino, Cal, who is an extensive land
owner in the Mesilla valley, Is IN the
citv to attend the hearings. G. A
Richardson. Judge of the sixth judicial
district court Of New Mexico, is also
here to attend the hearings.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11
Your System
Demands

an occasional corrective to insure
good health and strength. Success
is almost impossible for the weak
and ailing. Enjoyment is not
for the sick. Impaired health
and serious sicknesses usually
begin in deranged conditions of the
stomach, liver, kidneys or bowels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11

17,u-yvorth ROOfIng-S1.OO. S1.25 and
b1.5O per roll Burton-Llngo Co. pHOh9
O-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-11

Afbey cIOth-Ilned weather strip keeps
ont Inc cold. Rathbun-MiX Co.-AdV.