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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Woman Disappears.

Chief of Police Bingham Is look
ing for young married woman
whose home is in Iowa Falls. In
formation in regard to her disap-
pearance is meager, as she left Iowa
Falls several days ago to go to AL
COMA to visit relatives, but after
leaving Iowa Falls she has not been
heard from. The husband was in
this city a day or two ago hoping
to find some information, as she was
supposed to transfer here from the
Illinois Central to the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad for Algona.
The police in every town from Iowa
Falls to Algona have been informed
of the disappearance and it is hoped
that some word may be soon found
Of her whereabouts. The husband
is almost distracted as he can think
of no reason why his wife should
have SO mysteriously disappeared.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
new Law FOR
SCHOOL ELECTIONS
IT..
Candidates Must Have Petition Sign
~ ed by Ten Citizens and File
With Secretary.

The coming school election will
try out the new law passed by the
last general assembly. making it nee
essary for candidates to have nom
ination papers signed by at least ten
citizens. Candidates for the posi-
ton of school director or school
treasurer must get nomination pa
pers signed by at least ten voters
and file them with the secretary of
the school district seven days before
election. The secretary is the only
one who is empowered to have bal
lots for school elections printed. This
is the gist of the law passed by the
last general assembly and which does
away with much confusion. This
law applies to cities and towns and
does not apply to country districts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Asking for Asphaltic Concrete.

Petitions have been circulated on
Second street asking the council to
award contracts for asphaltic con-
crete and they are being signed by
many property owners who favor
cement concrete. They are told that
it will be either brick or asphalt
and in order to defeat brick those
who really want cement concrete
are asking for asphalt. Contract
ors. as rule, do not like to bid on
cement, because cement is not con-
trolled by a monopoly or trust and
brick and asphalt are, or are at
least controlled by a comparatively
few who can fix prices to suit them
selves.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
IMPLEMENT store
AND FEED barn
Wilke Feed Barn Is Leased by 0. E.
Christensen & Company for
Term of Years.

A firm to be known as o. E. Chris
tenson & Company has leased the
William Wilke barn for term OF
years and will put in a full line of
Emerson farm machinery and We
hicles. They will carry everything
usually kept in a first class estab-
lishment of this kind.
In connection with the store they
will run a feed and sale barn. The
barn is all enclosed and in good con-
dition for anything Of this kind. 1t
opens on Superior street. The public
are invited to visit this place and
look it over as the firm are now
open for business and hope to secure
their share OF trade.
Mr.. Christensen has been a part
ner with w. H. Bahrenfus in the
corner of Seneca and Sec
ond streets, but severed his connec-
ton with this firm yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Drainage Matters.

The board of supervisors are in
session today as there is much
drainage work set for the following
three or four days. Today the board
hear objections, if there be any, to
the establishment of the Leksell
drainage district in Webster town
ship, the Rolling district in Lyon
township and the Cottington district
in Webster township. Tomorrow the
board will have hearing on the es-
Establishment of the Tweed drainage
district in Ellsworth township and
the benefit assessment of the Haug-
land district in Clear Lake township.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
The City's Sick.

Roy Austin, who is i'll with ty-
phoid fever, remains about the same
today as yesterday.
Mrs. Ebert Terrell, who has been
i'll with typhoid for the past six
weeks is not yet able to sit up, al
though on the road to recovery.
Miss Juanita Hall, one of the
teachers Of the seventh grade, who
has been i'll with grippe for the past
ten days at her home in Iowa Falls,
has not yet recovered sufficiently to
resume her school duties, Mrs. S. w.
Meadow filling her place in the
school room.
Harold Smith, who has been Ill
with grippe at his home for the past
three or four days, is threatened
with pneumonia.
The condition of Harry B. Pray,
which has been so serious, is improv-
ed today
Mrs. Lewis Bossert, who has been
convalescing from typhoid fever for
the past two weeks was able to be
removed to her home yesterday.
Word received today from D. L.
Hunter, who is recovering from an
operation performed one week ago
says that he was able to be dressed
on Sunday last, and is making rap
id strides toward health.
Willie Yungclas, who has been
very i'll with scarlet fever at his
home near Highview, is much bet
ter although not yet able to sit up.
The condition of DR.. Larrabee
who has been i'll for the past two
weeks with typhoid fever. remains
the same today.
Glenn Kennedy of Kamrar, who is
attending the local business college
in this city was taken seriously Ill
this morning while at his studies
with a fainting spell. The students
were much alarmed and physician
was Immediately called and Mr.. Ken
nedy taken to his rooms, where he
seemed none the worse for his sud
den sick spell.
Mrs. A. J. Leonard was operated
on at Mercy hospital Saturday morn
ing for gall stones, with which
trouble she has been suffering for
some time. She is getting along
nicely.
Clarence Boynton of Homer, who
is seriously ill with rheumatic fever
at the home of his sister, Mrs. j. L.
Peterson ON west Water street, was
not so we'll yesterday. However, he
is better today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
DO|NCS Of THE
DISTRICT court
The Garth City Case Still on Trial
Grand Jury Organized and
Adjourned.

The grand jury organized yester-
day afternoon with John Sparboe
foreman and B. H. Gish, P. w.
House, L. C. Dale, j. F. Webb, Lewis
Reisetter and James Kepler mem
bers. J. R. Sterling was clerk. The
jury returned one indictment and
that in the case of Flora Stockwell
who last week was bound over to
the grand jury by Justice Tucker on
the charge of lewdness. The young
women will probably be arraigned
this afternoon, providing County At
torney Henderson. who has been out
of the city today, returns in time.
After returning a true bill against
her the grand jury adjourned for
the term. The petit jury, which was
to have convened Monday the 23rd,
have been notified not to meet until
Wednesday the 25th on account of
Judge Wright having an engagement
in Des Moines the first part of the
week.
The paving case of Lillian Garth
VS.. the City of Webster City, began
yesterday, is still being tried and
will possibly be finished some time
today This being default day at
which judgments FIRE taken in cases
where no resistance is offered the
court has been having a rather
strenuous day Of it.
Following is the assignment of
cases for the balance of this week
and for next week:
FIRST WEEK.
Herbert J. Buell. VS.. Board of ST.
pervisors of Hamilton County, Ia.
H. l.. Dow ct al VS.. J. M. McVey.
C. E. Atkinson VS.. City of Web
ster City, Iowa.
w. F. Hunter VS.. City of Webster
City, Iowa.
SECOND WEEK.
Wednesdays. Bibler VS.. G. T.
Read. L. S. Woolsey VS.. Illinois Gen.
trail Railroad Company. J. N. Tiff
VS.. Peter Frohling, ct al.
Thursday-Martin Roagerson and
Chris Hensen VS.. Jens Jensen. T.
Thompson VS.. Oscar Luglan.
Friday-L. l.. Miller & Co. ct al
VS.. Percy c. Parks. H. E. Herrick
VS.. M. 7. Carey. Ellsworth Mutual
Telephone Association VS.. J. H. Spar
Doe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
For School Treasurer.

Elsewhere in today's paper ap.
pears the announcement of w. B
Rood as candidate for reelection
as school treasurer of this district
subject to the decision Of the voters
at the election to be held on March
9th. Mr.. Rood is cashier of the
Webster City Savings bank and is a
young man of much personal worth.
He has held the office of school treas
urer one term and so far as the Free
man-Tribune Is advised has given
general satisfaction. 1t is likely
that the usual courtesy of second
term will be granted him by the vot-
ers Of the district.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Owner of the Council"

wv. j. Zitterell, Owner of the
Webster City Council, City," is the
way letter was addressed to our
popular contractor by some wag who
sent him valentine. Some people
might think that a joke, but it
doesn't appear a bit funny to Mr..
Zitterell. 1t is a blow below the
belt, as it comes from an unknown
and unseen hand. But cit" is game
and was showing the missive to his
friends yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Stephen H. Miller Married.

The following taken from Mon
days Marshalltown Times-Republi-
can will be of interest to Webster
City people as Mr.. Miller was for
mer resident Of this city:
Stephen Fl. Miller and Mrs. Ella
Wells, both Of Des Moines, were mar
ried at the parsonage of st. Pauls
church at 4:45 O'Clock Saturday ev-
ening by Rev. H. M. Babin. Mr.. Mil
Ter is a real estate dealer. Mrs.
Wells, who is china painter, was
art judge at the 1912-1S1S county
fairs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
FOR SALE OR RENT-Moderu
eight room house. Inquire OF All.
bright & Riley Insurance Agency
Office over Grempel's Harness
Shop 4d-t-f-tf
Boil the Water.

Since the authorities have receiv-
ed the report in regard to the con-
dition of the city water a large per
cent of people have started using
boiled water exclusively for drink
ing purposes. While it is not thought
that there is a large element Of
danger in drinking city water, many
have decided to use boiled water I'M
til more thorough investigation
has been made by the state chemist
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Consolidation.

Eds. Freeman-Tribune: Ben John
son and Peter Zeihan were appoint
ed by the chairman of the proposed
school consolidation forces at Kan
rar Tuesday to interview voters OF
the Superior district upon their
views as to consolidation. They re-
sponded to duty the following morn
ing and found the voters mostly
froze up, or rather with very cold
feet. No wonder these zero days
there is nothing doing. They ought
to postpone and get busy some hot
day next summer.
Kamrar, Feb. 10. B.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

If you have your buttons well fast
ened, you are invited to see the fun
NEST picture that has been issued for
months, 1.-The Awakening of Snake
ville," a two reel feature comedy
with Alkali Ike and Sophie in their
greatest hit. The rest of the pro-
gram at the Orpheum tonight, is
first class. including a beautiful
drama and blue Blood and Red" a
stirring Western drama. d1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
$3.50 Per Acre.

Amos Erickson has bought the
eighty acre farm of Newton Espe in
the south part of Jewell at $3.50 per
acre. 1t is a fine place and fairly
we'll improved. Mr.. Espe has resid-
ed upon it for more than thirty
years. He gives possession March
1, 1915. This is a pretty high price
for Lyon township land, but it must
be remembered that there is none
better in the state-or in any other
state, for that matter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Real Estate Transfer.

w. c. Cole and VT to A. Melon
ald-wd-lot 7, blk 8, X. 4 e. ad-
dition, Jewell.-$15OO.00
County to Anna Brown-tax d.
north 10 feet lot l. blk Is. Will
iams.-$1.32.
G. G. Mills to Mrs. Effie F. Dick
I, blk 1, Ships add
ton, W. C.-$900.00.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

It is stated that there have
been several dances in the city
the past two or three weeks that
were not what they should be and
would not be tolerated at all in
cities where they have matrons who
see that dances are properly con-
Quoted. While there are hardly
enough dances to warrant hiring a
matron it might not be a bad idea
to give the police department juris-
diction to deputize some one who
might act as censor. The larger
share Of the complaints have been
laid at the door of some young peo-
pie who reside in city nearby and
make it a point to attend dances
here. 1t is said the tango, bear cat,
bunny hug and other dances may be
seen in exaggerated form when they
are present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
annual MEETING
OF TRAVEL CLUB
Delightful Annual Meeting of Trav.
ell Club; Addresses and Musi-
cal Numbers.

The annual meeting of the Tray
ell club last night at eight O'Clock at
the home of Mrs. B. C. Mason, was
a most delightful affair, surprising
in many ways previous efforts of this
club on similar occasions. All the
club members and their families and
a few invited guests, numbering in
all about fifty, were present to en-
joy the evening. The home was pro-
fusely decorated with Canadian and
American flags and pennants, every
club member wearing a badge with
the Canadian emblem, the maple
leaf, upon it. Mrs. B. C. Mason, the
club president, opened the program
with an appropriate address of well
come to the guests, afterward fit
tingly introducing each speaker.
rendered pleasing violin solo ac-
cOmpanied by Miss Edith Lee, the
musical number being followed by
review Of the club work by Mrs. r.
G. Clark, an address which was a
fine effort. In a very able manner
Mrs. Clark told briefly of the months
of study by the club on Canada from
its infancy beginning with the early
explorers, on down through the de-
cades, including the development of
the country, settlements. assistance
given by the French, work of the
Jesuits, troubles with the Iroquois,
great fur trading companies, the
contest for supremacy between the
French and English ending with the
fall Of Quebec. During a brief in
Permission in Mrs. Clark's address,
Miss Lee sang beautifully. Venetian
Song" by Tosti.
This review of the club work was
succeeded by the address of the ev-
ening which was given by Prof. D.
NJ. Kelly on, Geology and Miner
ology of Canada" This, consisting
as matter of course of a statement
of the conditions of soil, moisture.
atmospheric conditions, ETC., was
very lucid address and aside from be-
ing most entertaining, exhibited
profound knowledge of these condi-
lions of a physical nature in our
sister country, and was given as only
Prof. Kelly can give such an address.
Another delightful violin solo was
contributed by Mrs. Earl Mason at
the close Of this address. A two
course supper was then served on
trays covered with napkins bearing
the Canadian coat of arms, and small
Canadian flags were given as SOU
"enirs to the guests. All the Cana
dian decorations, flags, napkins and
postcards were sent to the club by
Mrs. Ethel Howard-Baker of Ottawa,
Canada, and were highly appreciat-
ed by the club. At the conclusion
of the supper. pamphlets and post
cards of modern Canada were dis
tributed and informally discussed.
On the whole the evening was one
which will long be remembered by
members and guests with pleasure
roD cAYr m nr>yn ~s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

The Past Noble Grand associa-
ton of the Rebekah lodges will meet
at the home of Mrs. c. F. Miller,
$50 Third street, Thursday after
noon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
A Bargain.

A lot, 8Ox132, with good room
house; bath, good cistern, city wat
er, furnace, electric lights, cement
walks, natural shade trees, within 5
blocks of Wilson House. Easy terms.
Phone 652. 23dF-S tf-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
For County Attorney.

Friends are circulating nomina-
ton petitions for J. E. Burnstedt of
Jewell for county attorney. I. J.
Sayres of this city is also consider
ing the matter of being candidate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Mrs. Fannie Pyle and son, Arnol

Mrs. Fannie Pyle and son, Arnold.
they expect to make their future
home. Mrs. Pyle's daughter, Miss
Myrtle, has been employed in dry
goods store in Waterloo for the past
three or four years and they will
make their home with her. This fam
ily have resided in Webster City ov-
er fifteen years and have many
their departure.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Appointed Trustee,

B. F. Sebastian has been appoint
ed by the federal court trustee in the
bankruptcy of J. w. Hittle and his
bond has been approved. The assets
amount to from $4,000 to $4,000
and the liabilities from $4,000 to
$4,000
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

The Methodist L. A. S. will meet
Wednesday afternoon in the church
parlors at 2:3O o'clock. Mesdames
snryock and Baxter will serve.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

The Thursday Card club will be
entertained at one o'clock luncheon
on Thursday afternoon of this week
at the home of Mrs. C.. V. Fassett.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

The Kill Kare Klub will meet to-
morrow evening with Miss Lillian
Rasmussen, the change from their
regular meeting night being made
on account of the Philethe ga Baraca
banquet tonight.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17
Cradle Roll,

Born, Sunday, Feb. 18th to Mr..
and Mrs. o. N. Ross, 10h pound
daughter, the first daughter in the
family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

There will be box supper at the
Foster school 2 miles north of Cass
Center on Friday, Feb. goth. A
short program has been arranged
and will be followed by an old fash
toned spelling match. Everybody
come. The proceeds will be used to
purchase a new organ for the school.
f1d1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

In the Des Moines Capital we
note marriage license issued to
Ralph B. Bateman of Ames and Miss
Alene Knutson of Eagle Grove. Both
parties are known to a number of
Webster City young people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Howard of
Fort Dodge have adopted seven
months old baby boy. They have
named the young man James Cliff
ton Howard. Mrs. Howard and baby
spent Sunday here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Stahl.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

FOR SALE-16 shoats, weight $50
lbs, vaccinated. due to farrow
May Is. Walter Ambrose, phone
zoos. Time given, usual rates.
17dlf1t1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

The L. A. S. of the English Luth-
eran church will meet tomorrow af-
ternoon at the home Of Mrs. Arthur
Lillegard on east Third street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

FOR SALE-Yellow dent seed corn,
highly bred. Pure bred Swedish
select oats. Martin phone 1928.
w. o. Mcconnell. d-f-to-April1*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

w. r. Ryan returned from Des
Moines a few, days ago and while
there met C. D. Doolittle, formerly
of this city. Mr.. Doolittle is just
recovering from an operation for
cancer on his lip. He is getting
along nicely and expects no further
trouble from the ailment.
The William Zimmerlin family
are moving today from their resi-
dence in the 700 block on Elm
street, to farm seven miles west Of
town and three miles from Dun
combe. Mr.. Zimmerlin bought this
farm three years ago of George
Yungclas.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

I am prepared to put celluloid in
your auto curtain.
1d-f-tf F. e. Grempel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-17

F. A. Boysen. Dentist. Second St..
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-12
RIVER AND HARB0R
BILL CARRIES
S43,OOO,OOO
Seven Million Dollars to Be Ex-
pended on Mississippi River
and Thirteen Millions for
New York Harbor

lur MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LGAsru WiHHl
Washington. Feb. ~ Appropria-
tions aegregaune st3,0oo,000 for wa
terway Improvement projects aH over
the country are provided in the riv-
ers and hrhors bin, completed today
and to bic reported to the house With
In q week This total is less 10y about
S5.0Oo, 600 than that Of last years
measure
The bin Is featured bl an appropri-
alton Of S1OOO.O0o for The Improve
meni of the Mississippi river up as
far as Rock Island lll and one of
N3,ioo,ooo for the Greater Sew York
harhor project
other new projects provided for in
the BILL some of which are condition
ed upon local corporation. include
Sacramento ana San Joaquin rivcrs
California total cost S6.800,00O; init
tial appropriation $500. 600. Rich
mond harbor California. conditional
total cost g42O.0o0. initial appropria-
tiun 500. 600, Falls of the Willamette
at oregon city, ore. single appropri-
alton Of $4,000. together with % bale
ancc now available. Willapa hmhor
Washington total cost S34795O. ini-
tial appropriation 100000
The New York harbor new projects
include am initial appropriation of
S5o1.noo for providing "a thrty-fvc
foot channel mp the East river and rec
moval of the navigation distractions
in the Hell gate and a total cost of
SS30,000 in the upper baN with AN
initial appropriation Of S250,0O0