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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03
AM HISTORIC
BUILDING TO
Be TORN Down
Early Home of Man Horace Greeley
Told to Go West Bought by
Hotel Man.
WAS A SLAVES HAVEN.
John Brown and Henry Ward Beech
er Were Frequent
Visitors.
SLAVES HAVEN.

Grinnell, March 2.-In purchas-
ing the Grinnell homestead proper
ty Saturday F. H. Clifford, owner OF
the Monroe hotel here, closed the
final chapter in the history of the
old home of Hon. J. B. Grinnell.
Built in the late fifties, the old
house has stood to the present day,
holding secrets of countless events,
in portant not only in the history
of Iowa, but of the entire nation.
1t was to J, B. Grinnell person
ally that Horace Greeley gave his
famous bit Of advice: go west,
young man, and grow up with the
country"
Acting on the advice J. B. Grin
nell came to Poweshiek county, re-
ceved a land grant from the gov
eminent of 1000 acres and found
ed the city of Grinnell. The Grin
nell homestead marks the last of the
buildings erected at that time.
The northwest room of the build
ing has long been known as the
John Brown room, for there Brown
wrote his famous Harper's Ferry
proclamation. Henry Ward Beech
er, staunch friend of Grinnells
was frequent visitor at the latters
home, and the old elm tree standing
in the front yard is called the
Beecher elm. Near this tree are
three large stones, and it is known
that they were nodded into shape
by the waves Of the Atlantic ocean
at the spot where the Pilgrims land
ed. They were brought here by Mrs. |
Grinnell.
The house was station on the
old underground railway, and dur
ing the civil war harbored many
slaves.
Mr.. Clifford says that the old |
house will be torn down and replac-
ed by modern residence in which
be and his family will make their
future home Interest will attend
the excavating for the new struc-
ture on account of the rumors of
treasure buried there during the
:ivil war.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03
Bar Adopts Resolutions,

Monday the Hamilton coun-
ty bar held memorial in the court
room in honor of the late Percival
Knowles. Hon. D. c. Chase and Hon.
J. l.. Kamrar delivered addresses ap-
propriate to the occasion and the
following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
The Bar of Hamilton County is
mourning the death Of Percival
Knowles. He has been a member of
this bar for forty-five years and
with one exception was it's oldest
member. For forty years he has
presided over one of our tribunals
of justice. In that service he gave
to our people such rare knowledge
of the law, coupled with such sound
and unbiased judgment, that he won
the respect and generation of all
who came in contact with him offic-
tally. His personal life was with
out blemish. The fact that he held
an elective Office continually for for
ty years through all the strife and
turmoil of local politics is a tribute
to his character and of worth high
er than any we have words to ex-
press.
Be it therefore resolved by the
Bar association of Hamilton county,
Iowa. That in the death of Percival
knowles the people of this county
have lost a useful and honorable
citizen and just, upright, and un-
biased judge, and the members of
this bar have lost a warm and
faithful friend.
Resolved, that our sympathy is
to the widow and family
If the deceased and that as consola-
ton in their sorrow they be assur-
ed that the memory of a life so use
Jul and stainless as his,is a heritage
'icher than any that wealth or fame
an leave.
Resolved, that these resolutions
,e spread upon the records of the
district court Of Hamilton county,
owa, and copy be transmitted to
he widow and family of the de-
eased.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03

husband, the upright judge, the
highly honored and respected citi-
zen.
To his stricken wife, and the as
sociates of his manhood, and to the
comrades everywhere we tender the
expression of our deepest sorrow at
his going, and commend them to the
loving care and mercy of the great
commander who doeth all things
we'll.
Resolved, that a copy of this tes-
timonial be sent to the family of our
comrade, and to the press of the
city.
S. S. Morrison, Adjutant.
A. A. Cook, Commander.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03
The Other Side,

A few days ago the Freeman
Tribune contained a write-up of a
destitute family in the northwestern
part of town. Our information came
from business man who had visit
ed the home and who was most I'M
favorably impressed with conditions
as he found them. The father and
mother came from the old country
couple of years ago and according
to the story told the business man
in question they had met many re-
verses since coming to this country
and were sorely in need of the nee
essaries of life. 1t seems, however,
that the business man was partially
deceived. People who have been
aiding the family do not speak we'll
of them, declaring that the father
is worthless and unworthy Of assist
ance. He has relatives in this vi
cinity who have exhausted their pa
thence with him. However, there
are a couple of children in the fam
lily. One girl Of about seven and
an infant The children should not
be permitted to suffer on account of
the unworthiness of their parents.
Try the Daily q month.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03
Plan Billiard Tournament.

The Elks are planning billiard
tournament to be given this spring
at which a trophy will be given to
the winner. Games of one hundred
points will be played among the
contestants, any member being elig-
ible to enter the contest. Several of
the contestants will play handicap
games so as to even the contest, al
though no contestant can have a
larger handicap than thirty points.
There are a number Of fast billiard
players among the members and a
spirited contest is expected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03

is a former resident of this city.
having been employed as stenog-
rapher with the Tuscola company
Walter johnson returned to Ft.
Dodge today after spending Sunday
at the F. L. Greeley home.
w. o. Butler returned to Mar
shalltown last night. following a
brief visit with his mother, Mrs. j.
F. Butler.
Charles Butler returned to
Blue Earth, Minnesota, today after
a visit with his mother, Mrs. J. F..
Butler.
Miss Mary Bailey spent Sunday
visiting at the Douglas Huff home in
Woodstock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03
THE PROBE Of
BENTON DEATH
IS POSTPONED
Commissioners Ready to Take Train
Suddenly Abandon
" Trip.
ACTION WAS UNEXPECTED
Members Delegated to Conduct In
vestigation Refuse to
Talk.
ACTION WAS UNEXPECTED

Juarez, March 2.-The Benton in.
vestigating committee yesterday was
prevented from proceeding to Chi
huahua to examine the slain Bri-
tons body by rebel order. Col. FL
del Avila, military commander here
declined to permit them to board
the regular passenger train which
was waiting. An authoritative ad-
mission to this effect last night dis
PEELED reports that the commission
was halted on orders from Wash
ington.
Ell Paso, Tex, March 2.-The
trip of the Benton Investigating
commission to chihuahua was sud-
denly postponed or abandoned yes
terday shortly before the commits
sioners were about to take the train.
Those concerned said that any ex-
PLANTATION must come from the state
department.
The commissioners, with their
luggage, were at the train in Juarez
when Zach Cobb, collector of GUS
toms, arrived and Informed them
that they were not to go.
1T is possible you may go later"
he told them.
The commissioners are Charles A.
G. Perceval, British consul at Gal
weston, and James Hambledon, a
British subject long resident in
Mexico, appointed by Perceval; R.
e. Thomas, lawyer of this city,
who has made special study of in
ternationa1 and Mexican law; DR.. B.
M. Worsham of Ell Paso and Majors
w. T. Davidson and c. J. Manly of
the army.
All were bound to secrecy, but it
was learned that Cobb acted on in
structions from Washington.
At Fort Bliss, Gen. Hugh L. Scott,
who appointed Davidson and Manly
to assist in the examination of Ben
tons body said that he had no in
formation further than that the
medical men had been notified to be
at the train at o'clock and that
later they reported to him that they
were not going.
Major Davidson said that the sub
ject was one which he could not dis
cuss. Perceval declined to be seen.
Cobb, the approach to his Office in
the federal building barred by an
iron gate, went into conference
with George c.. Carothers, agent of
the state department with the reb-
els.
Refugees who are deeply inter-
ested in the situation were at a loss
to account for the new turn in af-
fairs. Several refugees said that
they thought that Carranza's at
tempt to use the Benton negotia-
tons as lever to obtain recogni- !
ton for the rebel government and
that dispatches from Washington in
dicating that the state department.
already is satisfied that it has the
correct version of the Benton killing
had something to do with the
change in plans.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03
Personal Briefs
(From Mondays Iaily.)

Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Colver, for.
merly of this city now of Marshall.
town, are expected to arrive in the
city tonight for a weeks visit al
the S. S. Parkhurst home on Des
Moines street.
IT. A. Brietenkamp spent Sun.
day in the city with his parents
leaving this morning to resume his
studies at the Babcock Pharmacy
school in Des Moines.
Ralph Tucker, who has been
visiting his parents in this city, left
this morning for Mapleton, where
he has accepted a position.
-Chas. Wyckoff of Jackson coun-
ty left for home this morning, after
a short visit with his brothers here.
Arthur Crandall of Des Moines
spent Sunday here visiting relatives.
Geo. S. Neel is business caller
in Kamrar this morning.
Colonel N. P. Hyatt is busi-
ness caller in Ames today.
Miss Martha Ostrem of Jewell
spent the week end visiting at the
Rufus E. Nelson home.
Miss Bessie BEEN, who teaches
near Randall, spent the week end
at her home in this city.
Mrs. Irving Butler of Waterloo
is visiting her mother. Mrs. Belle
Floyd.
Miss Elsie Jacques of Dun
combe spent the morning in this
city on business errands.
Mrs. Fl. Kirchner, who is visit
ing at the NJ. Seiser home east of
town, is spending the day in Fort
Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Atkinson
and visiting sister, Mrs. M. E. Col
Ter of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, are
spending the day in Fort Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Mefford
Ind children, who have been visit
ng at the home of Mrs. Mefford's
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Boyd,
eturned to Des Moines Saturday
fternoon.
- Mrs. S. B. Bair spent Saturday
vening in Ames on business.
Mrs. F. d. Young, who isl
pending the winter in Des Moines
With her daughter, is in the city
or few days.
A. H. Graffunder of Williams
,as in the city today.
Miss Wanda Haddox returned
0 Fort Dodge last night after few
avs visit with her mother, Mrs.
LATHE Haddox and family.
j. G. Browning of Fairfield,
'wa, spent Sunday visiting his sis
or, Mrs. P. ]. Brandrup and family,
lille on his way to attend the pho
convention in FIT. Dodge.
Mrs. Ernest Baldwin and chill
rem returned to Ohio, Iowa, today
fter a visit at the Fred Baldwin
ONE on west Bank street. |;
Jack Barton left this morning '
n his home in Louisville, Ken
lcky, after a visit with his cousin, I
rs. Hattie Haddox and family.
Miss Jennie Klippel of Lena,
wa, is visiting at the P. w. Hearn
,me on Elm street. Miss Klippel i
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03

Miss Mabelle Priestley has &C
copied the position of bookkeeper at
the Charles T. Smith & Son store,
and will begin her duties April LIST,
when Miss Aletta Anderson, who is
the present bookkeeper, goes to
Waterloo to accept a similar posi-
ton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03
Drew the Diamond Ring,

John Hunter held the lucky num-
Der Saturday night, when the J..
Doug. Morgan Stock Company gave
away diamond ring at the armory
theatre.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-03

Try the Daily a month.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-03-12
This H0nae.Mdde Cough
Syrup U,ilf Surprise You
Costs little, but there In Moth.
ing Better at amy Price.
Fully Guaranteed

Here is q homemade remedy that
takes hold of a cough almost instantly,
and will usually conquer an ordinary
cough in "a hours. This recipe makes q
pint-enough for a whole family. You
made cough syrup for $3.50.
Mix one pint of granulated sugar with
IA pint of warm water, and stir 2
minutes. Put pa ounces of Pinex fifty
cents WORTHY in a pint bottle, and add
the Sugar Syrup. This keeps perfectly
and has a pleasant taste-children like
Il. Braces up the appetite and is
slightly laxative, which helps end q
cough.
s You probably know the medical value
of pine in treating bronchial asthma,
bronchitis, spasmodic Group and whoop-
ing cough. Pinex is a most valuable
concentrated compound of Norway
white pine extract, rich in guaiacol and
other natural healing pine elements.
Other preparations will not work in
this combination.
The prompt results from this inexpen-
sive remedy have made friends for it in
thousands of homes in the United States
and Canada, which explains why the
plan has been initiated often, but never
successfully.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. Your druggist has
Pinex or will get it for you. If not
send to The Pinex Co., Fl. Wayne, Ind
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TEA FOR MRS.
JACQUES EITRELLE.

Miss Katherine IVCoten entertained
Monday Afternoon at a delightful in
formal tea IN honor Of Mrs. Jacques
F'u.trelIe, weH-known writer and play
wright Of New York and Boston, and
former Atla-.tan. who is in the city
for short visit.
The guests invited were friends of
Miss Wooten and Mrs. F'utrelle, and
incluoed nany Of the literary people of
Atlanta
Narcissi and jonquils gave a spring
like atmosphere to the house and
formed a beautiful centerpiece for the
tea table, which was covered with
cluny lace and set with dainty tea
service of silver and crystal. Served
with the tea were little golden geese
made of cake after the recent play,
THE Golden Goose" given by Nor
lanta woman.
Mrs. Wylie presided at the tea table,
and Mrs. Martin Dunbar and Miss
Florence Bradley assisted in entertain
ing the guests Mrs. Dunbar wore a
beautiful copper-colored reception
gown and Miss Bradley a pale blue
crepe.
Miss Wooten, Mrs. FutrelIe and Mrs
wooten stood in the drawing room and
received the callers. Miss Wooten wore
a charming gown OF wistaria olgax
brocade and gold threads. Mrs. Flu
treile was gowned In an imported black
maline and silk--AtIanta American.
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ANINTERESTING
entertainment
HON. HENRY HoucK WILL LEG.
TURE AT THE FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH TONIGHT.

The entertainment to be given this
evening by Hon. Henry Houck at the
First Christian church under the au-
spices of the Mems Bible class. prom
Uses TO be extremely interesting and
instructive. Mr.. Houcx's entertain
ments are the very essenoe OF the days
Of youth with their wealtfN Of hSulors
wit, poetry, philosophy and fact.
He Is a verbal cyclone with O lRuWsn
and a cry every minute. and It IL quite
likely that just such another ray or
sunshine will not pass this way for
some time to come, to make bright and
happy the pathway OF many who never
have an opportunity to hear such men
on the platform. He has the greatest
and most colossal collection OF Jokes
that has ever been collected.
Some OF them are gray headed and
bewhiskered with age. and no knows
1t and loves them for 1t. He brings
these out tenderly and lovingly nlno
old friends, and everybody 81 glad to
meet them again. II is said OF him
that the jol1elet IS yet unborn II he
has never heard Of 1t. And somehow
he has a way of dropping In N Thought
here or a sob there until an audience
must be right UP to time or n wd1i De
laughing at the tears and crying at
the jokes. and some OF his fun s. rsaA-
ly good enough to cry over.
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FINE CONCERT
ANT|C|PATEOBY
MUSIC LOVERS
EXCELLENT PROGRAM HAS BEEN
PREPARED FOR CONCERT BY
THE PENSACOLA SCHOOL OF
MUSIC.

Following is the program Of toInor-
row nights concert by the Pensacola
School of Music, which will take place
in the San Narlos auditorium at Sis.
Piano, Tannhauser March CWagner),
Miss Virginia Walker.
Vocal, The Spirit OF Spring (Parker),
Miss SOPHIE Schad.
Piano. Tout Va Bien CWachs), Miss
Dorothy HolLoes.
Vocal The Nightingale PENN, Miss
Hattie Whitson.
Reading. Mammies Lullaby (Anon),
Miss Dorothy JOY.
Piano, Valse Impromptu Chris
tiani), Miss Edwina Pollock.
Vocal Carita (Mattei), Miss Annie
Laurie Quick.
Piano. Old French Dance (Chaconne)
(Roubier), Miss Adelia Rosasco.
Vocal Duet, Dream of Paradise
Gray, Miss Sophie Schad, Mrs Peter
Rosasco.
Reading, 'Lasca" (Desprez), Miss
Alice Pritchard.
Piano. Farewell to Naples (Bohm).
Master Harry Scott.
Vocal Duet, Hark to the Mandoline
(Parker), Miss Whitson and Mrs. Ro-
sasco.
Piano, Concert Polonaise (Engel-
MANN, Miss Minnie Leah Mobiles.
Violin and Piano (a) To a Wild
Rose (McDowelD, (b) Souvenir (Drol-
la). Misses Mary Holiday and Frances
Fisher.
Vocal Trio, Evening IucantDnD,
Misses Scl1ad. whitson and Quick.
Piano, Hungarian Polka (Alfoldy),
Mrs. Peter Rosasco.
Reading. Naughty zen (Anon). Miss
Mae Wilkinson.
Piano, F'rolic of the Butterflies
(Bohm), Miss Virginia Walker.
Vocal Quartette Pilgrims Chorus
(Tannhauser), (Wagner), Misses
Schad, Whitson, Quick and Mrs. Ro-
sasco.
Piano. TriEmphal March (F-erber>,
Mrs. r. K White.
Cornet, Grand Fantasia (Pensez q
moi) (NTillars). Mr. Ferdinand Pechar.
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GENERAL u. .. c.
SCHOLARSHIPS.

Alice Bristol Scholarship, Alice Bris-
toll School for girls, Washington, d. c.,
value $1,000.
Vassar Scholarship, Vassar College,
value, $500.
Washington Seminary, Washington,
D. c., value 500.
University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill, n. c.. value $50.
Hfgbee High School Memphis, value
5000.
The Bristol Scholarship is a full
scholarship, will be awarded by lot and
is available for one year only to the
successful candidate, who must be a
graduate of a high school, or a school
of equal rank.
The Nassar Scholarship IS also a full
scholarship and the tenure is for four
years. Candle dates for this scholarship
must stand a competitive examination
in June in the nearest town to duly
qualified candidates. Subjects to be
considered in examinations are to be
found in Nassar catalogue a copy of
which can be secured by writing to the
secretary of Eassar college.
The University of North Carolina
Scholarship is open to girls only in the
Junior year The other General Schol-
arships may be held for four years by
successful candidates.
Applications and testimonials for
these scholarships must be in the
hands of the chairman of the commit
tee not later than April 25th.
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stranger fact that when something un-
usual is rhe style, we will follow her
dictates.
fact? We wonder! Several days ago
A. Nachman's display window was
graced by three wax figures. The
gown OF new blue being matched by a
wig of The same shade; the green was
unusually attractive and then a pur-
pie. Certainly they matched up Ito use
very slang expression.) Many wo-
men stood and gazed in anazement at
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-03-12
A SONG.

I have mothered all the flowers in my
garden,
Every one.
Myself. myself alone, have been their
warden
Whit that old gardener Sun:
And ever when the long sweet day is
done,
1 make my way among them UP and
down,
Feeling their tender petals brush
against me
AS little hands caress mothers
gown.
And every lily is a white-souled
daughter
A son is every rose.
My tiny mignonette, oh, who hath
taught her
That sweetness that she knows?
And evermore my love among them
grows,
Like some tall tree that shades from
too much sun.
I have mothered all the flowers in my
garden,
Every one.
-Theodosia Garrison.
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SONS OF VETERANS HONOR
RICHMOND GIRL.

Many in Florida will be interested
in the account from the Norfolk (Va. }
Ledger Dispatch, Of the appointment
OF Miss Virginia Lynch as sponsor for
the Sons of Veterans Of the entire
South.
The appointment of Miss Virginia
Kemper Lynch as sponsor In chief for
the Sons of Confederate Veterans. for
the annual reunion to be held in Jack
sonville, Fla, on May 6, and 8, will
be of interest to her many friends
throughout the state.
Miss Lynch, who is one OF this sea-
sons most popular debutantes, is the
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Junius
Lynch, and comes from a long line of
distinguished ancestry on both sides of
her family.
On her maternal side she is the
granddaughter of James Lawson
Kemper OF Madison county, Virginia,
who, before the civil war was a mem
Der Of the house Of delegates for
many years, and for two years speaker
of the house; was captain in the Mex
lean war under General Zachary Tay-
Tor. major general in the Confederate
army, and the able governor OF Vir-
ginia from 1874 to 1873
granddaughter OF DR.. Frank Lynch OF
Montgomery, Ala, who was the chief
surgeon in General Wheeler's division
of the Confederate army, and is the
great OF Commodore
William f. Lynch. Confederate states
navy, who resigned from the United
States navy at the outbreak of the
civil war and commanded the naval
forces at Roanoke island.
DIR. Lynch, her father, is one OF the
prominent physicians of Norfolk, and
is surgeon-gene OF the Virginia
volunteers, with rank OF lieutenant
colonel.
This appointment was made by Will
liam w. Odd. Jr., who is commander
in-chief of the Sons of Veterans. and
the announcement will be made later
OF the maids-of-honor who will ac-
company her.
The above will be OF interest to rel
atives of Miss Lynch throughout the
South.
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FEAST OF PURIM CELEBRATED BY SUNDAY
SCHOOL PUPILS OF TEMPLE BETHEL

The Progress club presented a very
bright scene last night. when the chill
dren Of the Sunday school presented
their annual entertainment, based on
the beautiful Biblical story of Esther,
which is celebrated in the Feast OF Pu-
rim each year.
The part of Ahaserus was we'll
taken by Lewis Rosenau, whose manly
bearing was well fitted to the char
acter he portrayed, and Sylvia Calm.
the young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sol Calm. made a very gracious and
lovely Esther
The part of Mordecai was taken by
Gerson Mayer, who acted the part with
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-03-12

very fine effect, and Hannah was ably
personified by Joe Zung.
The Prologue was by Leoma Bear
the pretty young daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Max L. Bear, and the part OF
Veret, The Gossip. was played by
Vivian Levy.
Others taking part were: Court
Chamberlains: Claud Kugleman, V
Klopsl1o and Kenneth Calm. Maids
Della eastman and Rebecca Solomon
Singers and dancers, Bertha Lischkoff
Ruth Dannheiser, Bertha Goldsmith
Beulah Greenhut, Jeanette Gugenheim
Adele Berlin, Lucille Goldring, and
Amelia Berlin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-03-12
Organ Recital This Evenine

Miss Charifebelle Laney viii give an
organ recital this evening at the First
Presbyterian church. assisted by Mr..
James w Chapman, baritone.
There viii be no charge IN connec-
ton with this entertainment, and the
public is cordially invited to be present
The following program will be given
by Miss Laney and Mr.. Chapman:
Miss CharliebeIle Laney-Organist.
Mr.. James w. Recommendations
Loccata-Mailly