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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13

death of the murdered scientist,
which also marks the inception of
the mystery.
Replete with intense situations
and overwhelming climaxes, the plot
developes with a rapidity of motion
and continuity of thrilling episodes
that will fascinate the most blase
audience. With a multiplicity of
startling incidents, few film stories
or plays have had a more remark
able conception of construction. can
Hour Before Dawn" will easily rank
among the other noted Famous Play
ers Productions and will be shown at
the Orpheum Wednesday afternoon
and evening, January 14th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
The Doctor is Particular.

Ellsworth News: Bob Channer of
Webster City was telling yesterday
about Doc Berg going over to Wall
Lake on hunting trips. He said Doc
would see a flock of ducks light on
the lake shore some where and he'd
crawl along on his stomach for
an hour. Then he'd go into the
shack at night and if bed bug tried
the crawling stunt for half a min
ute, Doc would go right up in the
air about it. But we don't blame
the doctor for being particular as
to who or what crawls on his stom-
ach.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
WEBSTER CITY MAN
AT THE CONFERENCE
As Tickled Over New Party as Boy
is With First Pair of Long
Pants.

Editor Freeman-Tribune: While
in Des Moines Friday on business,
I took occasion to drop business for
an hour or two and ran in upon the
progressive gathering to see and
hear what I might of the same. A
more enthusiastic gathering l never
witnessed. If there was any lack in
numbers, it was fully made up for
by the enthusiasm manifested. If
any think the Bull Moose party is
dead or even sleepeth, let such non
sense be eliminated from their
minds. 1t is the liveliest proposition
on the map. Short talks were made
by many, and none over minutes
in length, as all seemed to want to
hear from others present. The real
treat to me was in hearing Colby of
New York. He was logical, with no
waste Of words. Every word went
right to the spot he intended it for
A fine outline of his convincing talk
can be had in the Register and Lead
err Of the 9th inst. His puns and hits
should have been heard to be fully
appreciated, and whether you agree
with his reference to the A. B. c. of
Iowa Progressivene you must adj
nit he pointedly hit some at least.
The real Surrendering Progressive is
he who surrenders his old party af-
filiations to the Bull Moose Party,
special reference being had to my
withdrawal card now on file with
the county auditor.
But to go back once more to the
conference meeting in the Y. M c.
A. building. When the real test was
applied, that Of raising money for
the coming campaign, several were
on their feet at once. ct will give
$500" "Put me down for $4,000"
IT will give 100000" "Mr. chair
man, put my county down for
$4,000. None of the boys are here,
but they will stand by me, and If
not, draw on me any old time"
There were three jewel Bull
Moosers there from Jewell, possibly
four, and one old timer from Web
ster City. The indications are that
there will be plenty of the real
sinews of war on hand for the Wig
orous. immediate campaign. AS for
me, G. o. P. has stood for Grand Old
Party for these many years, but in
my humble opinion, it now stands
for Guilty Old Party. The initials
you see are the same, but there is a
great deal Of difference in the mean
ing of the two. It's sins OF ommis-
sion and commission have buried it
so deeply 1t never can be resurrected
again. Cummins ct al to the con-
trary. Notwithstanding. Yours truly,
F. Elias Smith.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Methodist Choir Elects Officers.

The Methodist Male Chorus Choir
which was organized last June by c.
w. Black, held a business meeting
Friday evening at the Black home
on west Second street, for the pur-
pose of electing officers for the year.
Those elected were: c. w. Black,
president; Ray D. Hughes, secretary
and treasurer. This choir has grown
to be one of the most popular in the
city and with the leadership Of Prof.
A. E. Bullock of Iowa Falls, will be
able to give very good selections.
During the meeting Friday even
Ing it was decided to serve chicken
pie supper, the proceeds to be used
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
REDUCTION IN
EXPRESS CHARGES
Rates to be Much Cheaper Than Par,
eel Post in Number of
Instances.

The express Office here has receiv-
ed notice of the sweeping reductions
the American with other express
companies will make for carrying
to complete with the parcel post and
will go into effect February first.
The decrease in business of the COM
panies so noticeable during the
holidays is one of the reasons
they decided to make better rates
on some business than even the par
eel post. Reductions ranging from
fifteen to fifty per cent will be made.
The companies will carry a ten
pound package from New York to
this city eleven cents cheaper and
twenty pound package thirty-eight
cents cheaper than the parcel post,
and also insure the package. How
ever, from Chicago to this city ten
pound package will be twelve cents
cheaper by parcel post than by ex-
press. The great increase of bust
ness of the parcel post has been a
surprise to everyone, and great
many of the postoffices are not in
position to handle the heavy bust
ness, as they are pinched for room.
The local Office during the holidays
could hardly handle it. They state
that if it had kept increasing an adj
dition would have to be built to the
postoffice. Whether the reductions
planned by the express companies
will retrieve their lost business is
vet to be seen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
New Billiard Hall.

NJ. j. Butler and Frank Beal are
about to open new billiard hall il
the west room of the Syndicate
block. Mr.. Butler recently sold the
pool hall in the former Martin tele'
phone building on Second street. Six
new billiard and pool tables are now
being erected for the new enterprise
and the proprietors expect to be
ready for business some time this
week. A new steel ceiling has been
put in the room to be occupied by
Messrs. Beal and Butler and the
place will be fixed up in fine shape
with all new fixtures. The room
is "a large and commodious one and
will make fine billiard parlor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Ellsworth Leads, of Course.

Ellsworth News: A Des Moines
paper carried communication from
Peterson, Iowa, Wednesday, and the
story went on to tell that their little
burg of $50 people was one of the
first small towns to install electroliers
on main street, and explained that
they were completing the task OF
installing said electroliers. Two
years ago this month, Ellsworth
turned on the juice into the two
rows of electroliers on main street
and the town at that time had a
population of 4OS. That town of
Peterson has done exceedingly we'll,
but they are not leading the process
sion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Welcomes Babies and Children.

The new pastor Of the Baptist
church announced at his first service
in this city, last Sunday, that he
would be pleased to have parents
bring their children to all the SER
vices. He said that babies did not
disturb him, but on the contrary he
loved children and it cheered him to
see them in the house of worship.
He said that provision would be
made for the comfort of mothers
with small babies, and that he would
give tive-minute talks and object
lessons each Sunday morning for the
instruction of the young folks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
lg committees were appointed:

ing committees were appointed:
Publicity--Rev. G.. H. Kamphoef-
ner, Rev. Arthur Metcalf, Father
Barry.
House to house canvass-N. J.
Loring, Mrs. L. l.. Treat, DR.. A. F.
Shultz, C. w. Owens, Joseph Jacob
son, l.. A. McMurray.
The prospects are excellent for
making this day one that will count
much for the religious life of the
community. Further arrangements
will be made at the meeting next
Friday night. All church organiza-
tons are urged to send representa-
tives.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Walked the Plank.

Harry Little, who for several
years has been holding a position as
deputy revenue collector in this dis
trict, has fallen afoul of the demo-
cratic big stick and the first of the
year was forced to relinquish his
position in favor of Geo. NJ. Netzer.
While this position is under civil
service, it seems that there are ways
of evading the law so that support
ers of the administration may have
Jobs
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13

for supplies and other necessities for
the choir. The supper will be sery-
ed in the basement of the church
and the date will be announced lat
er.
The following are members of this
choir: First tenors, Ray Wood,
Walter Terrell, Charles w. Black;
second tenors, Ray D. Hughes, ]. b.
Hughes, P. w. Hearn; First bass,
DR.. Ward Hannah, Will A. Miller,
R. P. Smock, Warren w. Bair; Sec
ond bass, Frank D. Hamilton, John
A. Wilke, J. l.. Ward.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Melbourne Safe Blown.

Marshalltown, Jan. 9.-Yeggmer
early yesterday morning blew the
safe in the general store of Boyd &
lessen at Melbourne, wrecked the
safe, but failed to blow open the
money chest, in which there were
500 in currency and several checks
the receipts Of two days business.
The county's bloodhounds were
brought to the scene, but were I'M
able to pick up a trail.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Postpone Schmidt Trial.

New York. Jan. 1O.-The retrial
of Hans Schmidt for the murder of
Anna Aumuller was yesterday post
poned week and set for Monday,
Jan. 10. The postponement was
granted at the request of Schmidt's
counsel to enable the prisoner
father and sister, who went back to
Germany after the first trial, to re-
turn. 1t was said that Schmidt's
mother would accompany them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
MISSING GIRL IS
found At PEoSTA
Edith Wills Ran Away to Crafty
Ambition to Work Out"

Dubuque, Jan. Edith Wills, l6
years old, of Council Hill, H., who
had been missing since Dec. 10 and
whose parents had been searching
Waterloo, Des Miones, Marshalltown
and Rock Island, H.. Wednesday ev-
eninS has returned to her home.
She had been working in the
home of W. ]. Lynch, a merchant at
Peosta, la. She explained her action
by saying she had always wanted to
work out" and that her parents
wouldn't let her. She ran away to
satisfy this ambition.
Her parents learned Of her where
abouts through postal cards sent by
her, although they were all mailed
on trains. Her father TOOK her home.
Our want ads bring results.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
THE PROPOSED AU-
T0M0B|LE INSTITUTE
Commercial League has Not Yet
Acted Mr.. Shortess Again
in the City.

Edwin S. Shortess Of the Iowa
State college, who was in the city a
month or SO ago trying to interest
the commercial league in an auto
mobile institute here, was in town
again Saturday. The league ex-
pected to hold a meeting last week
to consider the matter, but for some
reason did not do so. However, such
a meeting will be held this eve
ming. Such course as proposed
by the college would cost in the
neighborhood of SIS. The league
would have to furnish the hall, dis
tribute advertising matter furnished
by the college, attend to other minor
details and pay fifty dollars in cash.
The institute is of five days dur
alton. It consists of lectures and
demonstrations on the principles and
design of the automobile. This is
not series Of technical lectures for
technical men, but careful explain
alton and exposition for non-techni-
cal men. This work is illustrated
with over 500 lantern slides, charts
and models, to enable the lecturer
to explain carefully every mechani-
cal detail. Manufacturers have con-
tributed literally sections, models,
and plans to provide valuable exhib-
it's of tire sections, carburetors,
spark plugs and ignition appliances,
magnetos, etc., so that the total ex-
hibit material weighs over half a
ton. These exhibits are displayed
not to show the goods of manufact-
urers, but to illustrate principles of
operation which are not readily got
ten from diagrams and written ex-
plantations. The emphasis is not
put on who makes it, but rather on
how it works. A large part of the
service will be, of course, individual,
and the exhibits and lecturer will be
at the service four afternoons each
week, in addition to the evening lect-
ures.
The automobile institute Is an ed
ucational project. 1t is undertaken
by the Engineering Extension Ser
vice in the belief that the growing
Importance of the automobile, it's de-
velopment as an engineering project,
and it's tremendous economic bearing
on modern life make it desirable to
provide accurate information on the
proper care, operation and upkeep of
the cars in use in Iowa. CONNER
cial pressure has forced automobile
manufacturers to reduce the auto
mobile to a more or less automatic
machine. More and more the owner
of the car is obliged to depend on
the machinery's working and less
and less on his understanding of the
principles of it's construction and
the kind of care which it should re-
ceive. In the old days when the au-
to was a single cylinder, light
weight, dry cell arrangement, the
driver had to have an intimate ac-
quaintance with every part of his
outfit. Nowadays with complicated
high-powered. multicylinder, self
starting, electric lighted. all-enclos-
ed cars, man learns little about his
automobile except by bitter and cost
|y experience. The automobile has
ceased to be exclusively a pleasure
vehicle, and represents a business
which is worthy of care
jul accounting. To provide in con-
crete form, in so far as can be, this |
is the purpose of this in |
;titute.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Man Killed bv Machine.

Council Bluffs, Jan. 9.-Charles
M. Whitney, a well-to-do farmer liv-
ing near here, died last night from
the effects of injuries received when
his clothing caught in the rapidly
revolving wheel Of a gasoline en-
CINE. Whitney leaves a widow and
four children.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Bedroom Fire Fatal.

Emmetsburg, Jan. I'D. j. Nor
rison is dead and Andrew Young is
in a critical condition as the result
of a fire last night in bedroom at
the Emmetsburg house. A kerosene
lamp started the blaze.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
Cradle Roll.

Born, Friday, Jan. 9, to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wilke residing on west
Second street, an Sh pound son.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13
PRESENT PROBLEMS
/. OF SOCIAL LIFE
Series of Sermons to be Given by
Rev. Arthur Metcalf at
Congregational Church.

Sermons on the following subjects
will be preached at the Congrega-
tional church by the pastor, Rev.
Arthur Metcalf, on the Sunday even
ings of the dates assigned. The pub
lie is cordially invited to this series
of Sunday evening services.
January 18-The Tobacco Habit.
An examination into the doubtful
virtue of "My Lady Nicotine" to-
gether with an inquiry into the
economic wisdom of the cultivation
of "The Weed" in the garden of hu-
man life-a sermon for those who
smoke and for those who do not.
January 25-The New Science of
Eugenics.
An inquiry into the need for the
improvement of the human breed,
being an attempt to answer the
mooted questions as to whether sex
hygiene should be taught in the
schools and a medical certificate Of
sound health be required by the
state of both parties to marriage IL
cense
February 1.-The Spiritual Values
of the Panama Canal.
An exposition and spiritual inter-
probation of international changes in
the currents of commerce and of
human life and ideals sure to result
from the opening of the new water
way through the isthmus of Darien;
as we'll as an endeavor to appraise
the new assets of national character
resulting from the successful dig
ging of the canal by the United
States.
February s.
Sacred Concert by the chorus
choir.
February 15-The Problem of
Socialism.
A study of the theory Of collective
ownership versus private ownership
of the means of producing and dis
tributing wealth; discussing age
long differences between Labor and
Capital, and looking toward sane
economic and social adjustments
calculated to establish a real Broth
erhood of Man and to realize the
poets dream of 1.-THE Parliament of
Man the Federation of the World"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-01-13

Our want ads bring results.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09
FASHIONS AND FADS.

Lace dresses are much in favor as
ball gowns.
The transparent tunic is exceeding.
ly popular
Velvet bodies have long, loose.
fitting sleeves.
The most fashionable sports" coat
is very English.
In lingerie the fish-tailed nightgowp
Is entirely new
Mole heads the list OF furs in the
fashions of the moment.
In the new silhouette the greatest
width is at the hips.
Gun-metalcoloredg gloves with white
stitching are new.
There are ribbed-lace shoes with
gold cloth and satin uppers.
Afternoon coats are made of wool
en- velour or velour de laine.
There is a back-to-nature trend in
the shaping of the new corsets.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09
WORK CASE IN DARK C0LOnS
VIII Hold Every Requisite for tho
Sewing Room and Occupies
But Little Space.

This is neat and useful little case
designed fC- holding four pockets OF
needles, two pairs of scissors, ano
silks, etc. 1t can be carried out IN
string silk, easement cloth, art linen
or art serge, and lined with soft SILK
and bound at the edges throughout
with narrow ribbon.
The center portion on which the
scissors rest should be stiffened with
cardboard sewn in between the cover
and the lining. In the center OF this
part, band of broad white elastic
is sewn down at intervals so that II
forms a series Of loops into when
the scissors, bodkins, ETC., may be
slipped and held in place.
On the right hand and left hand
flaps, four little pockets are arranged
to hold packets of needles, and in the
lower flap. there are two long pockets
for silks.
To close the case, the two side peck
cts are folded on to the scissors, and
then the lower pocket folded upwards
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09
COATS ARE TO BE LONGER
Partisan Dress Arbiters Have Said So,
but the Length Is to Have Some
Restrictions.

or one thing we are certain: That
the coats on street suits are decidedly
longer than what women expected
1t is true that many short coats were
brought over by the buyers, and hun
dreds more were made here, but the
masters Of dress, in Paris, accented a
longer coat and their models are win.
ming out.
One does not mean by this that the
coat reaches the knees, or that it is
cut in a straight line around the fig.
ure, but it does mean that the waist.
coat front reaches we'll below the
waist, and the back drops half way
down to the kiees There is no bob,
tailed" effect in the smart coat this
month, 1t is excessively broad, and
so full under the arms chat it appears
to be draped, and there is a narrow
belt across the pack to push up the
fullnesS 2hove The waistline. but there
is enough of peplum below this
breadth and fullness to keep the
proper proportions.
One of the very new street coats
has panel inserted down the middle
of the back Which is cut six inches
longer than the sides, hanging like a
sash to the knees. 1t is straw
which shows how the wind will blow.
BY the way. this coat was part of a
suit that had many new features in
it. 1t was a canary yellow Suther-
land tweed with a short skirt, black
satin collar on the coat and a lining
of white satin with dull purple stripes.
1t was intended for country wear with
small black hat made of silk beaver
holding upright stiff yellow brush
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09

FOR RENT-Furnished front room
on first floor, all modern convent
ences, private entrance from We
randa. 316 South Virginia or
phone IA Blue. 1743
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09

| HAVE TIL llA CARS for pubic
service at anv and all hours My
machines are al iilscs and am
therefore flu rlpke5 to I've
my patrons 10 o1t, service oot I'm
able. Day phone No. 65; night,
313 Black. 1915
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09
Chenille ElnNNers

Chenille flowers are used for corsage
bouquets now. They are made of
strings OF chenille, in heavy, soft quail
ity, looped into petals, and mounted
on green chenille stems. stiftened with
wire. Brilliant but at the same time
soft shades of red and blue and violet
and green and yellow are used. These
little flowers have charm all their
own, and are especially effective worn
on the dull. gloomy days for which
December Is famous.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09

WANTED TO EXCHANGE-Ed
son monograph for good typewrit-
er. Inquire Telegram office.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09

AUTOMOBILE OWNERS can hav,
their tires vulcanized and repaired
In the most satisfactory name,
at W. B. Arendell's Bicycle ant
General Repair Shop, on Cedar
street, Just back of Central Phar
macy, 1851
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

We have men in the North this
winter looking up parties to invest
in Florida. Any one having lands
70 sell of any description, either wild
or improved, city lots or houses,
is Quick Sales and Square Deal "
PICKARD BROS. COMPANY
Phone No. 6
Room 200. Drane Building 232
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09

and the flap at the top lolded down
wards. Ribbon strings are provided
to secure the case when closed, and
some pretty floral designs and pos
sibly the initials of the owner can be
worked upon the exterior.
The colors of the materials are a
matter of choice. but colors of too
light shade should not be selected,
as they will soil too quickly. Dark
green or claret colored material would
be serviceable and look we'll, and in
both cases, the lining might be of pale
blue or yellow soft silk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09
Miscellaneous.

LOST-$9O in currency; had rubber
band around it. Either lost in
Lakeland, Griffin or Kathleen Lib
eral reward If returned to the Tel
egram office. 1892
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09

NO MORE DESIRABLE residence
property in or around Lakeland
than Sloan Park, the lovely new
subdivision bordering Lake Beulah
on the west, and located along the
new national highway, now being
built between Lakeland and Tam
pa. We are improving streets,
grading and claying, and have set
water oaks on practically all the
streets in subdivision, AM will
continue making Improvements
there until we make it what name
implies, real park. Low prices,
easy ms ailments. D. H Sloan,
owner 1742
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-09

FOR RENT--Two rooms furnished
for housekeeping. H. J. Matthias,
Phone 354 Black. 1853