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The Republican journal., 1914-12-31
SEARSMONT.

Grand Patron Frank E. Dill and Grand Sec
rotary Mrs. Annette H. Hooper organized
Rosewood Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star,
in Searsmont, Dec. 18th There are twenty
nine charter members and the officers are as
follows: Worthy Matron. Alice Hunt; Worthy
Patron, Milbury F. Hunt; Associate Matron,
Eva Moody; Secretary. Angela Millett; Treas
urer. Fannie Cobb; Conductress, Helen Cobb
Associate Conductress, Mary Cobb; Chaplain,
Anna Palmer; Marshal, Alice Andrews; Or.
ganist, Lila Miller; Adah, Minerva Packard;
Ruth, Bertha Cushman; Esther, Mrs Robertson,
Martha. Martha Butler; Electa. Ruth Packard;
Warder, Margaret Thomas; Sentinel, Mark
Robertson. Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ripley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Wing and Mrs. Ora Bryant of Arbu-
tus Chapter, Liberty. were guests. "A num-
Der of friends spent Christmas Eve very pleas
antly at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Milbury
Hunt. The rooms were decorated in a very
artistic manner and the old home, which wac
originally the home of Mr.. Hunts grandfather.
Mr.. Laid, presented a very cheerful appear
ance. After listening to the following pro-
gram the gifts were taken from well laden
tree by the host and very carefully distributed
by his daughter, little Imosene. Most valued
of all her gifts was black Dinah, "a inches in
height, made and presented by Mrs. George
Cooper. The program: prayer, Rev. j. N.
Palmer; singing; recitations by Alice Palmer,
Elizabeth Palmer, and Imogene Hunt; reading,
Marion Gould; original poem, Miss Millett.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-31

tary models. Long sleeves of the mate
rial end IN cuffs edged with narrow
piping of fur, and the same piping edges
the straight standing collar and the front
closing. Pierrot ruches and ruff1es that
stand out above the modish straight COL
lars, are becoming, unless the neck is
short. In that case there are no end of
"turn over" effects, and deep points of
organdie or lace that make for length
and slenderness of effect.
MATINEE BLoUsEs
Cream tinted net, over lining of flesh
colored chiffon trimmed with triple bands
of velvet ribbon in graduated width, to
match the color of the skirt, makes a
very successful model. The deep square
collar and cuffs are trimmed to match,
and the short reveres with which the COL
lor finishes in front are or namented with
small velvet buttons to match those that
close the waist in front, arranged in
groups of threes A second dressb louise
is of chiffon velvet and gold colored lace.
The latter forming the sleeve, collar, and
,underblouse which shows under the
slashed velvet jumper, which is bound
at all the edges with matching silk braid.
Deep cuffs of the velvet, their points
reaching to the elbow finish the sleeve,
and small rhinestone and jet buttons
trim cuffs, ends of surplice, and lace
body at the V neck closing.
PUTTY COLORED WOLFE
A new tucked blouse of fine French
wolfe in the fashionable Putty and SAND
shades, has high straight collar of the
wolfe topped by deep points of white or
candle. The same points finish the cuff
Of the tailored shirt sleeve. Square cut
Jet buttons and tie of black MORE rib
bion give the note of black now so mod.
ish.
FANNIE FIELD.
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llQfRIY,

| AAD61SA
Mrs. G. B. Holt mao . mouse party Christmas
week. with the folio wing guests: DR.. John
Els, Miss Ly da Morrill, of Belmont, Miss Fam
ME Gilman. class IL. Cushing Academy, Ash
class is. Colby college. Mr.. Campbell supplied
the church here during his summer vacation,
making many friends who were very glad to
welcome him again. He gave fine sermon at
the church Sunday morning which was much
enjoyed by those PRESENT.. Mrs. Marlton
Knowlton, who was called to Camden by the
critical illness of her mother, Mrs. Mary Owen,
about ten days ago, returned home Saturday.
-. The Christmas tree and exercises were
held in the Grange hall Wednesday evening
and were well attenoei. The exercises consist
ed of music and readings, appropriate to
Christmas. after which the gifts we're dstrib-
uted. There were bags of nuts, candy and
popcorn for all and it was hard to decide which
enjoyed it the most, the children or the grown
ups. Mr.. l. P. Critics had charge of the
affair. which means success. Allen Knowl-
ton. who had been helping out at the Express
office in Belfast the past week, returned home
Sunday. Word was received Saturday of the
death of William w. Hurd, who died Christmas
morning at his home on Pleasant street in
Pittsfeld. Mr.. Hurd was born in Liberty,
moving to Pittsfeld about eight years ago.
His remains will be brought here for burial
Monday. AT the annual meeting of Arbutus
Chapter No. 19. o. E. S, held Monday evening.
Dec. 14th, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Mrs. Stella Nelson, w.
M; Mr.. Ernest Wing, W. p; Miss Jessie Nor
ton, A. M; MRS. Eva N. Ripley, Sec; Mrs.
Harriet Clough, Treas; Mrs. Cora Skidmore,
Cdhd.; Miss Artie johnson. Assoc. Cond. The
The Republican journal., 1914-12-31
HUMPHREYS

Free Medical Eook-in cele-
bration Of sixty years we have
published a revised edition Of
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all
diseases, giving in minute detail
the care and treatment Of
the sick with Humphreys
Remedies.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-31
Christmas at Soldiers Home.

ToGUs, Me-, Dec. Is. Two vaudeville
shows were the features of happy day
at the National Soldiers Home today.
The immense dining hall was attractive
ly decorated. At one end of it the large
Christmas tree was a blaze of colored
electric lights. Just in front of the tree
was an arch formed with two large Am
erican flags. The other smaller dining
rooms and official quarters at the home
were decorated with holly. smilax, ever
green and plants. The decorating was
done under the direction OF HowardsA.
Stafford the chief gardener.
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appointed officers will bs made 1t the next
regular meeting. Dec. 2sth. .nd the initalla.
ton will take place sometime in January.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Overlook and children Of
Freedom. Mr.. and Mrs. George Dow, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Bowen of Morrill, were Christmas
guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. B.
Gray entertained party Of friends at dinner
Christmas Day,
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,'1,fERs' PENSIONS IN MAINE.
>-e school report for the year
The Republican journal., 1914-12-31

Farmers, mechanics. railrosders. laborers
rely ON DIR. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Fine for cuts
burns. bruises. Should be kept in every home.
SIC and Soc.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-31

The name oan's inspires confident-Doan's
Kidney Pills for kidney ills. Doan's Ointment
for skin itching. Doan's Regulets for mild
laxative Sold at all drug stores.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-31

i" T HREE CROW BRAND Guar .nteed Alb.
solutely Pure CREAM TARTAR is now selling
at ten cents for a Ia Lib package"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

ROOMS for rent. suitable for light house. keeping, possession July 1: modern house, private family. 22Oo N. 7th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
This List Is Worthy of Thoughtful Reading

A splendid business corner, 100x115, on the Northside; six stores and three houses. Price $15,000.0O; rent $1500.00. An easy calculation shows you this is 10 per cent investment.
 If you can invest $5750.00, we can show you a corner on Avenue F, close in, 50x100, that is now paying 9.1 per cent on the above amount. You are sure to get an enhancement in value.
 Fifth avenue is destined to be fine business thorough fare, and if you can buy lot 50x100 right at 18th street, for $27, ,500.00 you will have made yourself independent for life.
 A client of ours has $25,000 to lend on improved farm lands, for , to 10 years, at 8 per cent. Loans will be considered on a 50 per cent valuation of the land.
 Fifty acres for sale near Lewisburg, excepting mineral rights, for $600.00. Good, easy terms.
 We have two lots for sale at East Lake, on the Rugby av- enue car line. The owner says he paid $1100.00 for the two. but on account of sickness and having to leave, will sell both for $600.0O. Act quick.
 Do you want bungalowl Here is a bargain on 27th street, south, new, for $35OO. .O0. Terms to suit purchaser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States G. T. Sibley, manager. 602-8 Empire Bldg. TnOne- SO3 Penn Mutual Life Insurance Go. P. c. Ratliff, general agent 1011 Jefferson County bank. Phone. 1853
 JUNK DEALERS H. l. Goldstein. Junk dealer. Junk of all kinds 1701 Ave. D. Phone. 227
 JEWELERS-WHOL Mark B. Eiseman. Wholesale jew elers. 40S-9-10 Chamber of Com merce Bldg. Phone Main ...... .3564
 JEWELLERS A & A. Ash. Old mesh bags made new; all kinds of repairing and engraving; complete line cam eras; films developed free. 1921 Ed ave. Main 2S42
 LAUNDRIEs Birmingham Laundry Co. 21s N 23d st. Phone 164 Excelsior Laundry Go. 1S05-1S07 2d ave, N. Phones .......-.. .-..... .o31z-5J1S Acme Laundry Go.
 1712 4th ave, N.
 Fnone. ........... ............ 377 Imperial Laundry Co.,
 1908 1st ave
 Fnohe ..'..-...'.-. .7OSO
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SULPHUR BATHs

SULPHUR BATHS Campbells Sulpho-Spino Bath Sani- tarium. 4th Floor Hood Bldg. Electric rubs and sulphur steam baths. Phone ............. S746
 TAILORS Goodman, the Tailor. PA N. 18th st. "Special"-Free trousers with each suit order Phone ....... 626i w. l.. Hawkins. Tailoring: suits sponged and pressed, 40 cents. We call and deliver. 1900 Ave. C. Main ...... '..-....--- -.-.... 5s6s
 TAxICABs Taxicab Auto Co, Inc. Five and seven-p passenger cars. 1S17h 2d ave. Main }r..... .............. 13 Bessemer Transfer & Auto Go. We make a speciality of handling picnic parties.s W T. Warlock.
 TRUNK FACTORIES Trunks. bags, suitcases. leather goods; everything for the trav- eler." Repair work a speciality. Birmingham Trunk Factory. 315 N. 18th st Phone Main ......... 2253 Rosenberger's Trunk Store, trunks, suitcases, bags, small leather goods. Hartmann wardrobe trunks. All N goth st. Main :. :. 6sfO
 TURKISH BATHS Hamman. Baths. 321h N. goth st. Turkish baths and chiropody. Phone .................. seoS WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS Tennessee Distilling Go. 1913 2d ave, N. Phone. .1772 Max Harkins. 2s16 N. 27th st. Our specials Harkins' A and Har- kins Old ss9. Phone.... .7072 WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS Markstein & Co.
 21S N. 18th st.
 RnOno - f. xfD
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ONE nicely furnished room in private home for gentlemen: all conveniences and in walking distance. Phone Main 1895. 2120 7th ave-, N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
ONE CENT 4 WORD
FOR RENT

RATES-One cent word dayI m nds taken for less than .5c for first tnser- ttrn Ca-s urust arcorrpnny order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

FOR RENT-On West End car line, in private residence, two unfurnshed rooms, suitable for small family; one large front room and kitchen; large hall furnished; lights. bath and water connections; cool and pleasant location; only s10 per month. Apply 1892 Pearson ave, West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

FQR RENT-Three newly papered rApms. water, light and phone at sl5 par month; walking distance from
 buSiness section of town. 21O9 Sth
 avei Phone Main 258O 6-2S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

FOR RENT-Entire upstairs of three rooms, hal land bath, in private family; good neighborhood and on car line; rent reasonable; references exchanged 24os 12th ave. N. Phone Main 723-W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

FOR RENT-CooI. well furnished. front room in private family: all home comforts. near Five Points and Highland ave. Call Main S422
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

FURNISHED rooms, nice large cool rooms, screened; price s2 50, 8 and g. 50 per week; two beds in a room if want ed. at same price. Also set of house. keeping rooms. 80 per week. Phone 8225-W 2505 9th ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
FOR RENT-RooMS

| .xapIo <uBdmo5aB lsnm qswo -uof1
 RATES-One cent n word a dayt no ad. -tnken for tese than 25c for ffr-t in--r-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

Swo nicely furnished front. upstairs | rooms modern conveniences; rates. \ s2.50 week. 2204 5th ave, N Phone
 \ Main 190S-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

THREE large, unfurnished light house. keeping rooms. entire upstairs with bath. with private family. 719 s. Fist st.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01
AUTO COLLISION
ON H|GHY|EW ROAD
Sheriff Nelson is Looking for Two
Young Men Who Damaged
Local Mans Car.

Sheriff Nelson is looking for two
young men who were the cause OF
an accident Sunday night on the
Highview road. A Mr.. Brewer who
resides about five miles northwest OF
this city was driving homeward that
evening when the two men
mentioned attempted to go around
him but before they had got entirely
by they turned the car into the road
again, striking Mr.. Brower's car and
doing considerable damage. The two
occupants of the other auto, as soon
as they had hit the Brewer car, lost
their heads and turned their own
car out from the road, crossed a
ditch and ran into a fence, doing
considerable damage.
They admitted to Mr.. Brewer
their carelessness and stated that
they would be in Webster City this
morning and pay all damages but
did not show up. Mr.. Brewer did
not know the names of the parties,
although he has their auto number.
He wishes to file information against
them, but on advice of the county
attorney, nothing will be done until
it is learned who the parties were.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01
A Delicate Operation.

Mrs. Edgar A. Mueller of Nor
wood, Ohio, better known as Daisy
Evans Mueller, daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Evans, old time
residents of this city, has recently
returned home after a months stay
in Rochester, Minnesota, where she
underwent an operation for an in
ward goiter. The Drs. Mayo say
this is one of the most delicate op-
erations in surgery they have ever
performed. Mrs. Mueller was accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. Anna Ev-
ans-Lang of Chicago. A letter re-
ceived from Mrs. Mueller by friends
here says that, although she is very
much reduced in strength, she is
now on the road to complete recov-
cry.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01
THE WH|]EMAN
SHIRT SYSTEM
VIM. Whiteman Reports Promising
Outlook for This New Local
Industry.

VIM. Whiteman, who recently
went into the shirt manufacturing
business, reports that he is doing
we'll and the outlook is promising
He now has seven seamstresses EN-.
ployed and hopes to add to this
number as the demand for his pro-
duct increases. He expects to have
a dozen electric sewing machine es
running inside of the first year of
business. We have examined the
shirt made under the Whiteman
Shirt System and it embodies many
improvements over the usual custom
made article. They are all hand
made and will compare favorab1y
with the best tailored shirts on the
market. Mrs. Whiteman, who has
had considerable experience in the
shirt factory business, has charge of
the cutting. For the present the
shirts are made at the Whiteman
and other homes of the seamstresses
but it is intended to
eventually occupy quarters in the
business part of town. Webster City
citizens who are in the habit of
shirts made to order should
patronize this home institution.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01
LAND SELLS At $225
PER ACRE--T0P notch
100 Acres Only Nine Miles West Of
Webster City-Improved
Moderately.

That land in this vicinity is rap
idly approaching Illinois values is
being demonstrated by recent sales
A couple of weeks ago Charlie Sc
gar, residing five miles north of
Webster City, paid 5000 per acre for
seventy acres of unimproved land
adjoining his farm. Now word
comes from Duncombe that the
Thomas Cannon place, a mile south
of that town, has just been sold at
1925 per acre. The Duncombe
Tribune says of this sale:
The sale of the Thomas Cannon
farm, one hundred and twenty acres,
a mile south of Duncombe, for
$4,000, or 1925 per acre, brings to
notice the fact that in the vicinity
of Duncombe are perhaps the finest
farm lands and the highest priced in
Webster county. Where else in
Webster county has farm of this
size been sold at SO high a price for
purely agricultural purposes?
Seven or eight years ago it was
predicted by the most optimistic that
land in the vicinity of Duncombe
would sell at 500 per acre. In far
less time than was expected the 500
mark was reached and the trend of
prices continued still upward until
in the fall of 1913 an eighty acre
tract sold for $500 per acre. This
was considered a top notcher. But
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01

now that a moderately improved
farm, lying a mile from town, sells
for 1926 per acre, we are compelled
to sit up and take notice.
Thos. Cannon purchased the farm
in July, 1906, just about eight years
ago, for $4,000 per acre, or So
10000. After having laid out about
$4,000 in tile and other improve
ments, the advance in price has
cleared him about s15,000.00. Mr..
Cannon has not fully decided yet
what he will do when he moves off
the farm next spring, but will like
ly become resident of Duncombe,
from which point he can best look
after other fine farms which he still
owns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01
BURGLARS FR|CH-
TEN WOODSTOCK
Masked Men Enter Houses-Citizens
Pursue and Send for the
Sheriff.

Last week the usually quiet and
peaceful town of Woodstock, Just
north of Webster City, was thrown
into a fervor of excitement by the
presence of masked burglars accord
ing to reports percolating in var
ious directions from that commun-
ity. How many of the disciples of
Jesse James are operating in that
vicinity is unknown, but some of
the excited citizens aver there must
be at least a dozen of them. 1t is one
of the pleasures Of the burglars to
tie a red handkerchief over their
faces and go into some of the best
houses in the town and help them
selves to what good things there are
to eat that may be found access
ible. After filling the inner man
the burglars proceed to help them
selves to what things of value are
laying around loose and then depart
until it is time to eat again. Very
naturally the women folks resent
this mode of making calls and it will
go hard with the intruders if they
are caught. A number Of them have
been chased into corntelds-or the
same one has been chased a number
of times-but somehow the guilty
cannot be run to earth. The sheriff
of Wright county has been appealed
to and has responded. 1t is hoped
now that the community will be
speedily freed of all suspicious char
acters and that peace and quiet may
again reign supreme.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01
FOR
A BIG BUSINESS
Iowa Popcorn & Cereal Company
Buy Warehouse-Receive Order
for Two Carloads.

The Iowa Pop Corn & Cereal Com
pany of this city have recently pur-
chased the former warehouse of the
Tuscola Supply & Construction Com
pany and expect to take possession
October 1st. The increased business
demand has made it necessary that
the local firm have more room. Last
week this firm received an order
from city in Ohio for two carloads
of pop corn. This is an extremely
large order and Under the present
conditions could not be handled.
However, after the firm is well To-
Gated and the present crop of pop
corn is placed on the market, they
expect to be able to handle any siz-
ed order that may be placed with
them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01
THE HIGH SCHOOL
FOOT BALL SQUAD
Will Begin Practice as Soon al
School Opens-Many Men t.
Try Out.

The high school foot ball team OF
last year and new candidates for
positions on the team will get to-
gether this week some time, and
will be ready to start practice on
Sept. 7th, the opening day OF the
term. There are eleven old men
back in school this year from last
years squad and with these men and
a few new members Webster City
should have very fast high school
team. Sam Sterling, last years
fullback, will again be seen in mole
skins. He has been keeping himself
in shape with hard work, so that eX-
cellent playing may be expected
from him. Marquardt will again be
seen at guard. Brown, Greenwood
and Simpson will be in school and
expect to play. Maywald and France
at ends are also old men who will
be back. Clark and Gilmore, two
exceptionally laSL nalI-DdCkS, viii
also help stiffen the team These
old men with Ward and Whitacre,
two of last years substitutes, make
a squad that with proper coaching
should be strong contenders for
state honors. The men expect to
purchase new equipment this year
and start the season with plenty of
vim and fight. AS there are many
new men to try out for the team the
football fans of this city may expect
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-01
reward MONEY TO Be
RETURNED TO OWNER
W. H. Perry, Policeman Bingham
and Nightwatchman Williams
Cannot Agree.

Sheriff Nelson has in his hands
ten dollars which he understands
was to be distributed to w. H.
Perry, Chief of Police Bingham and
Night Policeman Williams. Howev-
er, it seems that some misunder-
standing has arisen as to how this
sheriff expects to return the money
to John Narland of Stratford, who
placed it with him as a reward.
About month ago Mr.. Narland had
a horse, buggy and harness stolen
and offered ten dollars reward for
the recovery of his property. A few
days later stray horse was seen
upon the streets here and Policeman
Bingham instructed Mr. Perry to
take charge of the horse until its
owncc was found. Mr.. Perry took
the horse and few days later Sher-
iff Nelson and Policeman Williams
fo and the buggy on the street and
Williams later found the harness.
Mr.. Narland was notified by Sheriff
Nelson and came and got his prop
erty. He left ten dollars to pay the
reward he had offered. However,
owing to Mr.. Perry's desire for the
entire reward, it has so far not been
paid and to relieve himself from any
further trouble, the sheriff will give
Mr.. Narland back his ten dollars. A
month has passed and no solution of