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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Move to Nebraska.

Mrs. H. H. Eihusen and children
left today for Chenille, Nebraska,
where they will spend several days
before going on to their home in
Hastings The car of household
goods preceded them several days
ago. They will meet Mr.. Eihusen
in Glenville. The family are NOV
ing to that state in order that Mr..
Eihusen may continue his work as a
travelling evangelist. Mrs. Eihusen
and children have resided on the
east side for many years and have a
large circle of friends who regret to
see them leave this city but will
wish them all success in their new
home.
Their residence property on the
east side has been rented to Frank
G.. Worsing. who is employed in the
Journal Office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
MEETING Of THE
CITY COUNCIL
Contract With Duncombe Company
For Electricity is
Approved.

The city council met last evening
for the purpose of passing on the
contract recently signed by the Dun
combe light company which has en-
tered an agreement with the city to
use a certain amount of electricity.
The contract was signed and return
ed to the council yesterday from
Duncombe. A resolution was passed
accepting it and ordering it signed
by the mayor and city clerk. Unless
there is some unlocked for trouble
with the contract the city linemen
will start work next week, placing
the main transmission from the
plant in the east part of the city
to the city limits on the west side of
town.
The council are in session today
to listen to complaints of property
owners whose property valuations
were recently raised by the board of
equalization. The council will be in
session from 9 o'clock this morning
to 6 o'clock this evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Sister is Dead.

G. Y. Boyd of Duncombe left this
city last night for Cambridge, ILL
nois, called by the death Of his sis
ter, Miss Annie Boyd. The cause
of her death was the ailments incl
dent to old age as she was nearly
ninety years of age. Many people
in this city are old friends of the
deceased and will regret to learn of
her death. She was an aunt of Mrs.
Fred w. McCartney's.
On his return trip Mr. Boyd will
stop at Alexis, Illinois, where he will
visit his daughter, Mrs. Douglas
Garrett and family. He will also
stop at Wapello, Iowa, and visit an
other daughter, Mrs. Clyde Bixler.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Deal not Consumated.

1t is reported about town that the
Webster City Mercantile company
has purchased the Syndicate block
and will occupy it after the eXpira-
ton of the lease they have upon
their present quarters. Mr.. Richie
son, of the Mercantile company, was
seen today and he said the deal
for the property had not yet been
consumated and it might not be, but
they were considering the matter of
buying and would probably do so.
Their lease does not expire until
next March. The Syndicate block is
one of the best in the city, as we'll
as the largest. 1t belongs to the
Kendall Young, L. L. Estes and w.
S. Worthington estates and was
erected about twenty years ago. 1t
is three stories high. So feet
wide and one hundred deep. 1t is
ample in proportions to accommo-
date the growing business of the
Mercantile company.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
DEATH OF A P|0-
NEER SETTLER
Passed Away in Homer Last Night
After Three Days Illness
With Apoplexy.

Mrs. Elvina Williams died last
night at her home in Homer after
a three days illness with apoplexy
She was seventy-four years of age.
Mrs. Williams came to Hamilton
county from Ohio when she was fif-
teen years old. Her husband was
Thomas Williams, who built and op-
Grated saw mill on Boone river
near the site of Bones Mill in 1854.
She leaves eight children: Josiah
Williams, near Homer; Mrs. Viola
Clafiin, near this city; Albert Will
liams, St. Louis; Mrs Adele Won
Ieda, Dallas county; Mrs. Frank
Bentley, this city; Allen Newton,
near this city; Mrs. Hattie Won Ieda,
South Dakota; Frank Newton, South
Dakota, also number of step chill
dren.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock
from the Christian church in Homer
and interment will be made in the
Homer cemetery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
THE WEATHER AND
| THE CROP REPORT
The Winter Just Past was the
Warmest Since the Bureau
Kept Record.

Des Moines, April 14.-The win
ter of 191314, was the warmest
| winter of record and was, with four
exceptions, the driest winter since
1890. The average temperature for
the five months, November to March,
inclusive, was only O.4 degree below
the freezing point, and there was
less snow fall than for any winter
since statewide observations be-
than usual, but owing to wet, in
clement weather during the last de-
cade of the month and unusually
cold weather during the first eleven
days of April farm work has been
delayed and fruit buds are still dor
mant. Freezing temperatures were
general on four or five mornings of
the past week, and as result but
little field work could be done.
While the sub-soil is dry, the recent
rains and SHOWS have been sufficient
to thoroughly moisten the surface
and the ground is in excellent con-
dition for blowing and seeding as
soon as warmer weather prevails.
Fallsown grains and clovers suffer-
ed but little damage from winter
killing, due to the fact that al
though the winter was mild the
temperature was uniformly moder-
ately cool. There are, however,
some fields in the extreme southern
counties that appear to be spotted,
and the Hessian fly is reported to
have caused s to 10 per cent dam
age to the crop in Scott county, but
the condition for the state as a
whole is at least per cent better
than it was on April 1, 1918, and
the acreage is considerably greater
than it was last year. Owing to the
continued cold weather the seeding
of oats has but fairly begun. The
bulk of the spring wheat seeding Is
finished, and the acreage will be
somewhat greater than last year.
But little has been done in the way
of gardening and only few pota-
toes have been planted. Grass ap-
pears to be in good condition, but
has barely started to grow. All live
stock came through the winter in
thrifty condition and there is suffice
lent feed and roughage left to last
until new pasturage is obtainab]e.
The spring pig crop is fairly good
considering the great loss Of breed
ing stock last season from cholera.
The week closes with clear weather
and much higher temperature, and
if these conditions continue all farm
operations will be rushed during the
coming week. Up to the present
time the prospects are favorable for
a bountiful crop year.
Geo. M. Chapel,
Section Director.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
PONY is Here.

The children who have entered
the Mason-Briden pony contest now
on among several of the merchants
in this city, are more than enthus-
iastic now that the pony is in town
The little animal and the harness
are now on exhibition in the Ward
robe show window.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Fire Alarms.

The fire department was called
Sunday afternoon about one
o'clock to put out fire which had
caught along the high board fence
back of the ChautauQua grounds
and which started from the burning
off of a garden next to the fence.
The firemen did not consider it nec-
essary to use the hose. Yesterday
forenoon about ten o'clock the de-
partment was again called out by a
fire in the Pilchard home at the
corner of First and Broadway
streets. The blaze started from the
burning out of chimney, but did
no damage except burn small area
Of wallpaper and fill the house with
smoke. 1t was not necessary to use
the hose.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

school remote from their homes. 1t
| is the duty of the state to establish
standard of efficiency and provide
the means by which it can be at
| tanned
ut is estimated that there is at
least 81, 100000 borrowed upon
farm lands in Iowa The lands in
this state are uniformly productive
and the crops reasonably sure. Sta
BILE productive property is the best
security that can be obtained. Gov
eminent bonds drawing 8 per cent
sell at premium. First mortgage
loans in Iowa draw better than
per cent. There is no reason why
there should be such discrepancy
between the rates paid on giltedge
bonds and the rate paid on first
mortgage loans on Iowa lands. eX-
cept the fact that we have not Civ
en- the subject enough attention to
adopt system by which the secur-
tiles can be easily and safely ham
died.
''The saving of l per cent upon
these loans means saving of S10,-
100000 year. The saving of one
half of l per cent means enough to
pay the expense of running the
state government. This subject is
worthy of studious consideration,
and shall discuss plans in this cam
gaign by which the rate of interest
paid on foreign capital can be ma
terially reduced.
Il have briefly outlined my views
on few of the subjects that are at
tracing attention at this time. be-
lieve they are consistent with time
honored republican policies"
Should / be nominated and elect
ed l pledge my best energies to the
economical administration of public
affairs, to encourage the develop
ment of the industries of our state,
and to promote the welfare of all
our people. If either of the other
candidates should be the choice OF
the party, pledge my support to
him. Yours respectfully,
c. G. Lee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
CLUBS
RESPOND QUICKLY
Five of the Clubs of the City
Two Clubs Give Ten
Dollars.

The first of the Women's clubs
of the city to respond to the call for
one hundred dollars on the elevator
fund for Mercy hospital was the
Travel club, one member of which
was the originator of the idea. They
decided at their meeting yesterday
afternoon to give $40 to the fund.
The Literary Round Table which
met last night will also give $40.
The clubs which have so far been
heard from concerning the call
which was made to the clubs in yes
terday's issue of the Freeman-Trib-
,une, are the Six O'clock club which
will donate IS, the Seven O'Clock, and
Monday Night Coterie clubs, each of
which will respond by tax of fifty
cents per member. The other clubs
have not yet been heard from. The
combined effort of the clubs will be
to raise one hundred dollars to
swell the elevator fund. If the
amount raised, over-reaches the
mark, we'll and good; if it falls
short, there will be a concerted ef-
fort to make up the deficiency.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Death of Mrs. Addie Stueber

Mrs. Addie P. Stueber, daughter
of Mrs. Henry Weedman of Wool
stock, died at her home in Minneso-
ia, yesterday morning, April 18th
after short illness. She leaves be-
side husband to mourn her loss, a
mother, brother and other relatives
Addie Weedman was married to
Leonard Stueber, November 10th,
1910, at which time her brother was
also united in marriage, the affair
being a double wedding.
The funeral was held this morn
mother in Woodstock, Rev. c. H.
Kamphoefner officiating.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
CANDIDATE AGAINST
| SENATOR CUMM|NS
Benjamin F. Loos Of Des Moines, Re-
publican, Announces Determ-
nation to Run.

The Freeman-Tribune received
through the mails this morning a
communication from Des Moines
signed by the "Loos Campaign Com
mittee," announcing the candidacy
of Benjamin F. Loos for United
States senator on the republican
ticket. Following is the gist of Mr..
Loos' platform: .o
The main reason Mr.. Loos decid-
ed to announce his candidacy for
the United States Senate at this
time was, after negotiating with
such magazines as the Saturday Ev-
ening Post Golfers and other high
grade magazines of this class, he has
finally gotten the opportunity to
write story and history of his life
and some of his somewhat unusual
experiences (the responsibility of
which traces back to the acts of the
present incumbent) which will ap-
pear in one of the foremost maya
zines in this country during the
campaign. The nature of this story
will be very similar to The Jungles,
by Judge Ben Lindsey, or Frenzied
Finance, by Tom Lawson and The
Man Who Bucked Up, by Arthur
Howard. In addition to the maya
zine article we expect to advertise
locally in counties throughout the
state.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Again in Custody.

Webster City authorities took Jess
Barker into custody again this
morning, as they were requested tc
do by the authorities at the state
institution in Knoxville. Barker has
until recently been in Knoxville
where he had been sent after being
adjudged an inebriate and recently
was paroled, but Immediately start
ed drinking again. Whether one OF
the local officers will take him back
or whether an employee of the insti-
tuition will come and get him is not
known, but he will undoubtedly be
taken back tomorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

Word has been received in this
city that William Langdon. resi-
dent of Fort Dodge who is we'll
known here as travelling salesman,
This will be quite a surprise to his
friends in this city, but they will
heartily congratulate him in joining
the ranks of the married men.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Scarlet Fever Again.

Anna Virginia, little daughter OF
Prof. and Mrs. D. M. Kelly, has a
mild case of scarlet fever, having de.
veloped the case yesterday after
noon.
This morning Miss Alta Bailey
teacher in the fourth grade, was
also taken i'll with the fever. In
the cases thus far this spring the
attacks have been light.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
LEE Announces
HIS CANDIDACY
Well Known Ames Jurist Declares
Himself-Presents Strong
Platform.
FOR THE PEOPLE TO DECIDE
Statement to Chairman of State
Committee Rings True and
High for Right.
'OR THE PEOPLE TO DECIDE

1t affords the Freeman-Tribune
genuine pleasure to it's readers today
that Judge C. G. Lee of Ames, who
has filled the position Of judge in
this district during the past eight
years to the general satisfaction of
bar and people, has decided to be-
come a candidate for governor upon
! the republican ticket and will make
a campaign prior to the June prim-
airy. In a letter to c. A. Rawson
chairman of the republican state
central committee, Mr.. Lee briefly
sets forth his views and platform as
follows:
I desire to announce through you
to the republican electors that I
will be a candidate for the nominal
ton for governor of Iowa at the
June primary on the republican
ticket, and l deem it proper to state
some of my reasons for becoming a
candidate, and few of the things
for which I stand.
Cali republicans are agreed that
it is important that the state admin
istration should be in republican
hands the next two years, during
which time the issues of the next
presidential election are to be
fought out. The state ticket must
win or lose upon the policy advocat-
ed by the successful candidate for
governor at the primary.
Governor Clarke is a candidate
for reelection upon his record, and
his nomination as the standard
bearer will be an Endorsement of it,
and will commit the party to the
measures for which he stands.
"Mr. Rowley bases his claim for
support principally upon opposition
to capitol extension. His programme
seems to be a negative one.
'The republican party is a prog
tion. 1t is evident that a large
number of republican voters do not
indorse Governor Clarkes policy. l
do not believe that negative pro-
gramme meets with their approval.
THE primary law contemplates
that differences in the party may
be threshed out in a preliminary
contest, and the party's policy de-
termined by the rank and file of its
membership: when this is done the
majority should rule and the min
GRITTY submit. If, in the prelimin-
airy contest, Governor Clarke can
sustain himself by the vote of his
party, his election will be assured;
if he cannot do this his chances of
election, if nominated without con-
test, would be remote.
"The people are, and rightfully so.
jealous of their right to tax them
selves and will never consent to the
delegation of this, one of the high
est functions of government, to any
BOARD or commission, and this DOW
er should never be usurped. Under
our system the executive council of
the state has the power to equalize
assessments by reducing those that
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

Clerk Sterling has issued marri-
age licenses to Max NJ. Hemingway
and Grace B. Whitley and to John
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Cradle Roll.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Schaf-
fer residing eight miles northeast
of the city fine baby boy on East
er Sunday morning, April 18th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

The l.. A. S. of the Christian
church will meet at the church on
Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
After the business meeting a lunch
will be served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

The Dorcas class of the Metho-
dist church will entertain the Bust
ness Mems class tomorrow evening
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

The following was clipped from
the Sioux City News of Saturdays
issue among the marriage licenses:
G. w. kimball, 81, Webster City
Ia, and Nellie Christensen, 81
Wall Lake, Ia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
The Weather.

Generally fair tonight and We'd
nesday. Slightly cooler south and
west portions tonight with modera-
to winds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

Richard, the baby son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nels Narveson, underwent a
minor operation at Mercy hospital
yesterday morning. He is getting
along very we'll. Mr.. Narveson is
proprietor of the Mission pool hall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

Floyd Litchenberger has accepted
position as clerk in the Bossert
SELF Royal Blue shoe store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

Miss Bessie knight has resigned
her position in the Star laundry.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

Vienna, whole wheat, Graham,
Rye, Pumpernickel and white bread
at Sheldon's. 14d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

girl for general house
work. Good wages, steady employ
ment. Inquire of Mrs. H. P. Ma
son. 15d-f-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
FOUND-on March 26, at Flugstad

a watch. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying
for ad. Ora I. Cook, Webster City.
4-11d6f1@
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14

Fresh asparagus and pie plant at
Sheldon's. 14d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
WANTED-competent girl for gen

eral Homework. Address, Mrs. A
N. Boeye, 943 Second street, Web
ster City, la. 51f2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Seeking Damages for a Spanking.

Seeking Damages for Spanking.
New York, April 14.-Asserting
that spanking her father gave her
four years ago still hurt, Mrs. Lena
Israel is suing Isaac Goldman for
$1,000 damages. When the spank
ing was administered Lena was I'M
married and a stenographer, but her
wages were said to have been so low
that her father maintained her
therefore he declared he had right
to spank her. The father says the
girls husband is not acting in good
faith by urging the suit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-04-14
Death of Mrs. H. H.. Rood.

Mrs. H. H. Rood passed away at
her home in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, a
few days ago, of neuralgia of the
heart, from she had been suffering
some time. but the fatal attack last
ed only fifteen minutes. The family
lived in Webster City thirty or thir-
ty-five years ago and will be kindly
remembered by the older residents
of the town. Col. H. H. Rood was
then a travelling man and the FAM
lily lived on west Bank street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19

n. d .. III cITE. pa. 20
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19
Milton Relic Once In America.

Among the interesting relics Of
Milton which are left to US now is his
watch, which may be seen in the Brit
fish museum. This watch was made
by William Bunting of London in 1881,
the year Milton went down from
Cambridge.
Somehow, this valuable memorial Of
the poet found It's way during the
eighteenth century to Baltimore, in
America, whence 1t returned, by way
Of a legacy, to some woman living
in London, who in the year 1928, pre-
scented 1t to st. Charles Fellowes, who
in his turn left 1t by his will to the
Acknowledgment Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19
From MANY, One.

This is our most valuable fowl"
said the amateur hen farmer.
"A fine bird" remarked the visitor,
trying to look wise.
"Yes, indeed. We have named her
e Pluribus Unum."
why the name?" the visitor Ques-
toned.
She came from the only egg that
Matched Of fifty in the incubator"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19

The only similarity between patriot
ism and politics is that they both be-
gin with p.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19

Nightly coughing and torturing throat
tickle quickly relieved by Deans Mentho-
lated Cough Drops-5c at all Druggists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19

The man who does things by halves
frequently finds himself in a hole.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the cas-
lest to use. Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19
Kansas City DirectOry

AGENT8-Becomoo our presentatiVes; big money
mnkinR buslnPsg HVorVthing soId eiIon ~
money back" guaTanteo Write for exclusive terri.
tory. CasAs eoapany ioh 81 Waaa kansas CIV, ns.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19

The man who looks for a sitting
down Job finds It hard to get up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19

Definite at Last.
$50 Wobbler Is dead"
Yes, and it's the first time he ever
arrived at a definite conclusion"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19
Accommodation.

Accommodating.
Drink to me only with thine eyes"
"An right; here's looking at you'll
Baltimore American.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-19
ROBINSON : HOOVER
COMMISSION co.

KANSAS CITY STOCK yards
c2e-630 Live Stock Exchange BuildnB
When you EN- any grain or produces. you
aim 20 take h % he fellow who win pay
you The most money; naturally the slmO
b tue about your i've stock, that you
want 70 ship 70 tbS commission company
that will GET you the moSt net dollrrG ~
chipping 20 Ne you are bound % plav -
Get aequainted with % and you win bsWsIl
pah t0r dong % Marksissports furuilnsf
ely % 'voSkly. Ia % hsar t0n ~.