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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
STUDENT ELECTRO
CUTED At AMES
Another Young Man Who Attempts
Rescue Narrowly Escapes
Death.

Ames, Ia, Dec. Ralph e. Sher-
man, a student in the two-year ag-
ricultural course in the state college
here was electrocuted on the college
campus yesterday morning when he
came into contact with guy wire
of the college electric power and
light plant. He was searching for
botanical specimens when the acct
dent occurred. 1t is thought the
guy wire became charged with cleo
tricity when the insulations on the
power wire where it touched the guy
wire became water soaked by the
rain. Sherman's home was in Jesup.
Carl Prushing, an engineer In the
dairy building, saw the body Of
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
WINTER WEATHER
HITS new YORK
Driving Gale Brings Suffering to the
City's Homeless.

New York, Dec. 1.-The first Sc
we're storm of the winter struck New
York Saturday night, a cold north
erly gale with accompanying fiurries
of snow and occasional dashes of
sleet, driving the homeless by hun
dreds into charitable refugees. The
municipal lodging houses for the
first time this season was taxed to
capacity, the superintendent report
ing that it was housing nearly 1000
persons, including fifty women and
twelve children, while an overflow
of some 400 was cared for in the
new annex established on an East
river front recreation park.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
ALLIES DESTROY
A GERMAN FORT
Allies Artillery Does Deadly Work
In Belgium.
Teutons' Attempts to Recapture
Weidendieft Fail.

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE following of.
fetal communication was given ou,
in Paris yesterday afternoon:
"In Belgium on Dec. S, not fa1
from the Haszeur house, the capture
of which was reported Saturday IRE
ferred to in yesterdays statement as
that of a ferryman on the canal be-
tween Dixmude and Ypres), our
heavy artillery destroyed German
field fort. The enemy made a vain
attempt to recapture Weidendieft.
ION the rest of the northern front
there has been absolute calm.
ut was calm also in the region
of the Aisne.
'In the Champagne district our
very active artillery successfully
counteracted the batteries of the adj
versary.
"In the Argonne the war Of the
sapper was pursued. We continued
to progress slowly, repulsing all the
enemy's attacks.
"Slight progress was likewise
made in the region southeast Of Va
rennes. The German artillery there
has been siIenced
ION the remainder of the front
there is no notable occurrence to re-
port"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
A Very Interesting Occasion.

Mrs. Frank D. Hamilton was hos
tess Friday afternoon to the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society
of the Methodist church. The pres
ence of forty women was evidence
of the interest in the work of this
thriving society. Its business and
literary programs are planned and
carried out with as much care as in
any literary society. The study fol-
this year is THE Child in the
Midst"--a study of child life in non
Christian lands. The study has been
intensely interesting.
At the close of the literary pro-
gram Friday afternoon, the pres
ident, Mrs. G. F. Tucker, called on
Mrs. E. D. Hoag for an address. This
was given in verse, spiced with Mrs
Hoag's inimitable wit, and directed
especially to Mrs. N. H. Bawden, the
efficient treasurer of the society
now serving her fifth year. The
speech was in recognition of Mrs
Bawden's birthday anniversary as
well as her services to the society.
She was presented with a beautiful
hand-painted jam jar. Following
this, a fine and generous birthday
cake, made by Mrs. J. B. Baxter, was
brought in. A delicious lunch was
served by the committee, Mrs. Baw-
den cutting the cake.
During the time that Mrs. Baw-
den has served as treasurer she has
handled over twelve hundred dol
lars for the society. This has been
applied as g. share in the support of
a missionary in Japan, also one in
China and in Mexico, and a scholar
ship in China and India, as we'll as
Bible woman in each of the last
two countries named.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Attention, Please!

The Samaritan army wishes to an
nounce that they will give a free
Xmas dinner Dec. 25th. Remem-
Der there is only one "army" in
town and it is located at 1913 Seneca
street. We see by the papers that
there will be "other" solicitors sent
out. So if you want your contribu-
lions to come to the "old stand" be
sure and look for the signature be-
fore you make your donations.
Major and Mrs. Emery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
JURY AWARDS
HEAVY DAMAGES

Fort Madison, Ia, Dec. IA rec
ord for Iowa damage suits was prob
ably established here yesterday in
the Wissmath Packing company case
when the jury returned a verdict
for $4,000 against the Mississippi
River Power company. The plaintiff
claimed its large packing plant at
this city, located near the river, had
been damaged when the river stage
here was raised by the construction
Of the Keokuk and Hamilton dam.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
(From Mondays Daily

|
John R. King of Jewell is {
Webster City visitor today.
Mrs. w. C. Pyle went to Excel
sior Springs, Missouri, Saturday at
ternoon for a weeks stay. She viii
join Mr.. Pyle, who has been ther'
for several days, and they will boil
return together.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Helmicl
and Mrs. F. P. Helmick returned
Saturday from a few days spent ii
Des Moines, Panora and Yale, visit
ing among relatives and friends.
Mrs. e. l.. How'd and little son
who live north of town, returned
Saturday from a visit with friends
and relatives in Logan, Council
Bluffs and Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Black spent
Sunday in Des Moines, visiting Mrs
Blacks aunt, Miss Eva Jameson.
Mr.. and Mrs. lilo Harris, former
ly of this city and now of Eagle
Grove, spent the week end here.
IN. McAninch returned Satur-
day afternoon from a business trip
to Goldfield.
Barton Like, who has been Wis
iting relatives in Blue Earth, Min
uesota, returned home Saturday az
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Kellogg ex-
pect to leave for Lead, South Dako'
ia, tomorrow, to spend the winter at
the home of their son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Little and
small son of Eagle Grove spent Sun.
day in this city.
Miss Rachel Pinkele went to
Woodstock today for an extended
visit with her sister who lives neat
there.
w. R. Ryan went to Des Moines
Saturday TO join Mrs. Ryan, who has
been visiting there several days.
They will remain a day or so attend
ing the Billy Sunday meetings.
MIR. and Mrs. E. F. Gallery and
children of Duncombe spent yester-
day visiting at the George Ely
home. Mr.. and Mrs. C. left today for
Storm Lake on a few days business
and pleasure trip, the children re-
here.
Oscar Hensel is in Fort Dodge to-
day on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Blaine and
little daughter returned to Fort
Dodge today after an over Sunday
visit with Mrs. Blaine's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Baker, on the east
side. DO"
Miss Jessie Hendrickson Of
Jewell spent a short time here to.
lay, going on to Fort Dodge, where
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Sherman leaning against the wire

Sherman leaning against the wire
and believing him to have tainted,
rushed to his aid. Prushing receiv-
ed shock when he touched Sher-
mans body that threw him against
the guy wire with such force that
he broke it. This undoubtedly saw
ed his life. Prushing was overcome
by the shock and was taken to the
college hospital by some students
who saw him fall. He will recover.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

she will spend the night. From Fort
Dodge Miss Hendrickson expects to
60 to Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
where she will remain permanently.
having accepted a position there al
q bookkeeper for a manufacturing
concern.
Mrs. G. A. Johnson, who lives
North of town, and Mrs. James John
son are spending today in Ft. Dodge.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Fatally Hurt Saving Children.

Marshalltown, Ia, Dec. S.-Mrs
Herman Tennemeyer, aged IS, was
probably fatally injured yesterday
when she was struck by Minneap-
oils & st. Louis passenger train here,
while she was rescuing her children
who had wandered upon the track.
The latter were uninjured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Buy your Xmas articles at the Ell
tekah bazaar in the L. e. Stuart wall
paper store Saturday, Dec. II. 8d4
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-04-11
AN EASTER
REUNION

lGIi in the church amphithea-
ter hung the choir loft. and at
its rail that bright Easter
mtrDinys stood the rburt'I
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-04-11

those little rOurtt>it> and attentions
viii II usually play :" delightful Il part
III newly welded life.
Not that Stuart was diSr"nt"ntrd
but his lack of appreciation of the con
traffic was caused hv Il lack of Thought
no DOUBT. Manlike, he WAS selfish
though it must bt said of him that hr
had always proved what is kn"Wn rs :"
good husband. in the comm pnlN hr
ct.pltd meaning of the term.
Fer the first time III months Stuart
thought that perhaps he dill not place
Il sufficiently high value upon his wifi"
when his attention Was attracted t.
the other side of the choir loft. Some
tllill2 unusual WAS going on there ap
%partntIN.
John Cruyton and Marian Griffin
We're seated together. and the S"Lran"
was SO Interested i'll what Clayton
WAS >AyiII. t" her that She failed ["
note the y;Ze of the lEiSSU.
Marian had known CrHvton for Il
nunlrr of Years. but had never looked
upon him as Il sutton.
And now as she fr!t hi; h rnth upon
her cheek. heard his ear 1T words.
his appeal for Il reply. size -'Ii "nj'
east down her eyes M::til III IT. lUnG
lIlck IashrS seemed to throw a ~lladt.
oven, her face.
tn. tenor seized her ha! Il Ut the con
clu>inn of his passionate rntr ATTY and
was rewarded 10y II >li> Int II Very
>Iiuht pressure, which told him thai
he Tad moi pleaded in vain.
Then i, was that Stuart pllred his
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-04-11

IGH in the church Hmphithel-
ter hung the choir loft, and at
its rail that bright Easter
mOrnina stood the church
quartet.
The organ ptaled forth the strains
of the opening anthem II of those
divine compositions Of Mozart which
make the pulse of the righteous beat
more quickly and cause the unyouly to
think ANEW and after it had bcem SUM-
the singers took their seats. >elarHt
the two lower to the left side of the
organ.
Herr S~teinburh. the or1aui>t. retired
behind the oryan, drawing from his
pocket us he did SO Il cupy of Il sun
day newspaper.
He was musical editor of the sheet
and hastily scanned its pages for an
article. "The Decline of the Fuguc."
viii. Ii he had written the Friday pre-
viou> tniling far into tl>' night t?iHl it
might be concluded in time for tie is
sue of Sunday,
The pastor began his Easter sermon,
but the singers paid small heed; each
WAS busy with his or her W THOUGHTS.
In the eyes of Mateel Stuart. the con
traffic. came Il PARKWAY look rs size sat
te>i le her giant husl,and. the hass".
She was thinking that but three short
wears before she had gule FROM thlt
clur Ii Il bride. leaning proudly upon
his arm.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-04-11
EASTER PLANTS.

ca Ell PLAN y
\ little plant is an Easter ser
mon.
1t preacheS more elOuuently
than many men.
The life story of the plant is
the life story of man.
Endurance and patience are
seen in the stru-4 ing seed.
Buried in the bllck earth, it
, patiently tnlultS until the time
) OF birth.
; The struggle of the plant
; pushing its way from darkness
to iigllt i: well rewarded.
) In the sunlight and ;tir of the
, upper world the plant rrarlIrS
higher growth uIId Development.
The beauty of the blossom is
! Symt,uliv Of the hruul! of the
soul. which has ~uNtrruuIr evil
, intlucn rN and radiHteS its glory
to all about.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-12
asYRUP or FIGS FOR f
:: eaNsTfPATEDscHlLD
Delicious :sFruits Laxative" can't harm
tender little stomach, liver .
, =, :. and bowels .ss'-.st~S i

!: Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup, Of
RIgsR that this is their ideal siaxa-
tiYe, because. they love its pleasant
taste Y and It thoroughly. cleanses the
tender little stomach, liver and bowels
without gTiping. =, .%ss,x1css : :, :,
when Cross irritable, feyerish or
breath. is bad, stomach sour, look at
the: tongue, mother. III coated, give
a tsaspeonfait OF this harmless fruit
laxative and tin a few hours all the
foul, censtipateds wastes sour bile, ana
andisested food tp4sses out of the
bowels, and yont have iaswell, playful
cnilds again: when It's little system
is full oftcold, throat sore. has stomach
ache diarrhoea. ? Indigestion , collie
remember, good INSIDE cleaning
should. always be the first treatment
gTen. - & ~ g
Millions of mothers keep ~eaiifor-
mia sSyfun of Figs" randy; they know
q teaspoonfuI today caves sick
child tomorrow. Ask your druggist
for a 5O-cent bottle of = California Syr-
up of Figs" which has directions for
babies, children of an ages and grown
ups printed on the bottle. Beware OF
counterteits sold here, so don't be
fooled. Get the genuine, made by the
California: Fig syrup Comp sad-
vertisement = Z: = z - z -,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-01-12

Some of thosthings yo,i are waiting
for win come 20 Yen much quicker Il
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06
AN OPEN LETTER.
Mr.. Cooper Sweat, Mayor,
City.


noticed your statement in TIE Lexington
Republican of JAM 10th past and had intention to
ply to same it being such fasehood from beginning to
end but owing to the Misrepresentation and false state
ment contained therein and the fact of of your
friends either through ignorance wilfuly attempting
to uphold same have decided to make there
to- as follows:
defy you or any of the present officials of Lexington
to show there is single false statement in either of
statements published in paper of date Sept 5th
1913 from which you have taken certain portions of your
statement relative to water, light and sewerage sys-
TENS.
Your Recorder has in his possession stubs for all
vouchers issued by Recorder during my administration
In addition you have the minute book covering every
transaction Of the Corporation cash book in fact all
papers sufficient needed necessary to make audit
investigation of the affairs of the town. which nvestiga
tion audit you promised the citizens and have TAX
and made every possible to keep from making
If you do not make audit investigation of the
books and records of the town. promised your past
statements and your future statements will be considered
than slanderous matter out, seeking pop
uar opinion.
In giving financial statement to water light and
system the total amount of proceeds from bonds
amount $7041800 while the contracts approved
amount to 90 showing that there always
listed Indebtedness against this department of some
$28796O without any money to pay You absolute
ly, knowingly and wlfuly misrepresened the statement
contracts approved to that these items had all been
paid when you, in fact knew better, and have always
known better. h
You will either make your statements good by
proof have admit that your remarks nothing
but the offerings of an idle mind This Feb, 3rd
1914.
Respectfully,
n
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06
Mass rleeting Held.

On call of the County Board of
Health, there was a meeting of
citizens in the Office Of the Coun-
tip Court Clerk Wednesday after
noon to consider the situation
relative to the disease in the
town and country, which seems
to be a mixture of smallpox in a
very light form, and chickenpox.
The meeting was called because
Of criticism of the board of health
and in the meeting the board
called for suggestions as to what
they might do in addition to the
steps already taken by them in
'isolating and quarantining the
known cases, which DR.. David
son, the health doctor, reported
t0now be seventeen IN number.
After considerable discussion and
evident opposition to general
vaccination, the meeting adj
journed with the understanding
that the Health Board would
continue to do as the members
thought best under the circum-
stances. AS to any sort Of gen.
eral quarantine, Rev. j. V. Free
man stated that he heard of the
same disease everywhere he
went and thought there was as
much danger out as in. The d.
sease is hurting nobody aud we
believe that the board of health
will be able to soon succeed ID
sradicating it from the town.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06

The news came from Nashville
in the papers of last Sunday that
William Luigart, the wealthy
saloonist and hotel man, with
four others, convicted in Judge
Neil's court, would 60 to the
work house unless they escape
by appeal to the Supreme court.
So far as Judge Neil's court is
concerned the big fish seems
doomed to get his just desserts
just the same as the smaller fry
but why give him so long as
twenty days to make an appeal
when he is rich enough tie make
any sort of appeal bond? The
judge has talked much and
boastfully of doing his duty in
the punishment of law breakers
but suppose he had had before
him as many thieves as he has
had unlawful whisky settlers
what then?
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06
A. w. Fesmire.

Alexander Wilson Fesmire
aged SO years, one month and
twenty-one days, son of the late
Balaam and Amy Fesmire, died
at the home of his son A. E. Fes
mire, Saturday, Jan. "a, 1914,
from the general debility Incl.
dent to his great age. Since
last July he had been living in
the home of his son, three miles
south of Lexington. He was
Born in Henderson county Dec.
3, 1880 and on Oct. /, 1854 was
married to Miss T. l.. Cox, Five
sons and eight daughters were
born to this union, ten of whom
survive. OF the surviving chill.
dren, Marcus and John, live at
Angus, TIE xas, Ellen MRS. AL
gle McOally) and Ionic, (Mrs. j.
W. Dowdy,) Milan; Mrs. Y. A.
Jackson, Mrs. W. V. Wise, Mrs.
T. Ii. Ballard live in this coun.
ty.
Mr.. Fesmire made profession
Of religion early and lived a con.
sistent christian life in the
Methodist faith. In politics he
was q Republican and long after
even Middle age took an active
interest in both religion and pol
itics.
lie suffered long and intensely
and death came to him as a re-.
lief. In all the relations OF home
life and citizenship he was a
good man. No higher tribute
can be paid him. 1t is crafty
ing to recall the way in which he
lived and to meet him in that
Glorious Beyond his children,
others relatives and friends mus t
follow that star which indicates
the abiding place of God.
A FRIEND.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06

| Mrs. Sarah Rogers franklin,
beloved wife Of w. M. Franklin,
died last Saturday, Jan. 81, at
her home 81 miles North. West
Of Lexington, after many years
Of feebleness, but following a
stroke of paralysis which occur
ed on Thursday before her death.
Mrs. franklin had reached the
age of Is years and eight months
and with her devoted husband
had lived for 81 years on the
farm on which she died. She is
survived by her husband who is
eighty one years old and by nine
children-three sons and six
daughters. The sons are John,
Will and Joe, all of whom live
in this county. The daughters
are Mrs. Martha Atkinson, Of
Of Oklahoma; Mesdames Ella
Garner, Nellie Bray, Bette
Oolemen, Jennie Fesmire and
Dora .Scates, all of Henderson
county.
The remains were inferred at
Antioch on last Sunday, Revs.
Ball and DeShazo, of Lexington
officiating.
Mrs. franklin had lived a long
and useful life, filling and filling
we'll the most responsible lot
that can fall to womankind. In
the relations of wife, mother,
neighbor aud friend, those who
knew her through many years
pay to her the highest tribu q
She has gone to that reward she
80 richly earned. Her good heart
is now finding unspeakable love,
her pain racked body is free from
ills and her tired feet are atl
rest. AT the time Of Mrs. Frank.
Inns death the aged husband
was in q low condition, but we
hear that there has been Inn
proven in him. He isa good
man and is doubtless ready to
respond willingly to the sum,
mons when IL shall come to call
him to join again tho one he low
ed most on earth for nonre than
three score years. Nv
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06

Well bet dollars to doughnuts
that Democratic candidate foi
Congress in the Eighth district,
nominated by a convention, can
not be elected. The Republl.
cans would like nightly to see
a convention-named Democratic
candidate in the field. There
may be crooks in primary, but
still it is the best way to give the
people a voice IN making nomi-
nations.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06
T. q. n'Brlde.

The Progress failed to note
last week the death of Esq. T.
G. M'Bride, which occurred at
his home two miles from Sardia
January 26, otter long disability,
Esq. M'Bride was perhaps rs
years old and had been q promi.
nent factor in the life of his
community, beside having been
a member Of the county court.
His wife died years ago, but he
is survived by three sons and four
daughters, one Of whom is Mrs.
j. w. Dyer, Of Lexington. De-
ceased was member Of the
Primitive Baptist church.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06

PIP. Claxton, United States
Com m i 8 s Toner Of Education,
thinks the vacation system ought
to be abolished and the schools
hold continuously. The Prof. is
about right, for the average child
plays half the time Of the school
days beside Saturday and Sun
day being weekly vacation.
There is no danger cf the Amer.
lean Jack doing enough work
to make him "a dull boy"
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06
Editor Sam Stockard, of Il

Editor Sam Stockard, of the
Jack-sonian over at Jackson,
wonders how the Progress editor
is able to so trippingly" call
over the names Of the leading
brands" Of the goods" to the
sale Of which. in the larger cit
les Of Tennessee, the Benton Nc
Millin platform was committed
in 1912. Why, Sammie, we got
the list by heart back in the
good old days when Ham Kings
saloon ID jackson was headquar-
tiers for pure Democracy and
when Mamie" Swab. Of Nash
vile, could manipulate q whole
Legislature for less money than
Dan Swab paid for room in the
MAXWELL House during the ses
sion Of the Legislature Of 1909, of
which that now distinguished
bull NJ Use" was member 80
those Sam, you W.
good b rrav 0ftpn6 emplove Of
even hs Edenton Wholesale q
smell Co.. is among the sick
liquid geek. x.1nn>
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-02-06

Elk Governor Malcolm r. Pat
terson, formerly the idol of Ten.
nessee distillers, brewers, "a.
loon-keepers and whisky polite.
ians, will speak 10 the commodi-
Gus First Baptist church at Jack
son to night friday the 9th
inst, on law enforcement and
national prohibition.
A reception committee of one
hundred has been appointed for
the occasion and among the
names are those Of many men
who have heretofore stood &C.
lively both for and against Pat
terson.
In the speeches Mr.. Patterson
is now making he tells some pat
ent facts such as these:
1t is more unreasonable to call
the statewide laws against the
manufacture Of whisky confsca-
tion Of property than it would
have been to expect the Federal
government to reimburse the
South for the liberated slaves.
1t is as impossible to find q re-
spectacle saloon az it would be
to find a virtuous prostitute, an
honest thief or a atraight crook
The only respectable saloon is
the saloon that is closed up and
out Of business.
A number Of Lexington people
will doubtless hear Mr.. Patter-
son in Jackson.