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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19

The partition between the corner
room and Levy's barber shop has
been torn out, and the two single
doors on the east side are being
bricked up. This will give the new
room an open front to the east and
north and make it one of the best
business corners in the city. Messrs.
l.. N. Gerber and Emil Schroeder ex-
pect to open up their new stock of
drugs and jewelry about the first of
June.
The first number of the Saturday
Mail, Stanhope's new paper, has
reached our table. 1t is bright
clean looking sheet, and on every
page bears the impress of practical
hand. It is we'll filled with local
and general news matter, and has
most flattering show of advertising
patronage. The editor and publish
er is Mr.. Fred R. Barkhurst.
The Stuart Locomotive speaks in
high terms of J. p. Metcalf, our new
dry goods merchant, and commends
him to the favor and confidence Of
Webster City people.
Will HELEN returned Monday
from very successful fishing trip
to Heron Lake, MINI. He had
splendid luck and caught several
hundred pounds Of pickerel, bass,
ETC., during two days fishing. Will
has the Freeman's thanks for nice
big pickerel. So if you doubt this
down you" easy. Bert" ed
"Alex'' and doc" are studying the
map to find out where Heron Lake
is, and are sticking Will full of in
terrogation points.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w.
Best, May Is, 1894, son. All do
ing well and Geo. thinks he is the
BEST" boy on the reservation-and
We guess he is.
The scheme of the Illinois Central
railroad company to build large !
elevator in this city, which has been
in contemplation for the past year,
has finally been consumated and
preparations are now being made for
the commencement of the work in a
short time. The building, which will
be modern in style and appoint
ments, and liberal in proportions,
will be erected just south of the tile
factory, at the head of Seneca street.
1t has been leased to responsible par
ties, and will be in operation by the
time the present seasons crops are
ready for market.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19
Woodstock,

x. Wernett of Eagle Grove was
down to spend the day Wednesday.
M. H. Hirt and J. D. Reed were
business visitors to Clarion and
Eagle Grove Wednesday, going over
in the latter's car.
Work has been started on the new
Jones-Smalley garage. The walls
will be made of solid concrete and a
brick front.
F. M. Zenor was a business visitor
in Clarion Saturday in the interest
of his thoroughbred herd of hogs.
The Farmers Cooperative Elevator
company was bidding sixty-three
cents for number three yellow corn
Saturday.
Monday morning work started on
the new two story brick building
to be erected by Reed G Malaise.
E. A. Caquelin and J. D. Reed
were business visitors in Webster
City Friday afternoon. They went
down in the Caquelin automobile.
c. w. Claude and family went to
Fort Dodge Saturday by auto to do
some shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Huff and
little son were over Sunday visitors
with their parents in Webster City.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Bauer attend
ed the X. G.. banquet and initiation
in Webster City Sunday, going down
in their auto.
Mr.. and Mrs D. C. Brewer and lit
tie son were Sunday visitors with
friends and relatives in Webster
City.
The Woodstock band gave fine
concert Wednesday evening, which
was enjoyed by large and appre-
ciative crowd.
May IS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19
An Auto Accident.

An automobile occupied by four
people-presumably from Randall
came very near having a serious ac-
cldent Sunday afternoon. They were
going at high rate of speed along
the road below Millard's bridge
when the driver noticed a sign
which had been put up saying the
road was closed for repairs. The
driver steered the car to one side so
suddenly that the two right wheels
were broken down. Aside from this,
however, no damage was done and
the occupants of the car were unin-
jured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19
lunch was also served. All who at
tended report a fine time.
KITCHEN SHOWER.

A kitchen shower was given Miss
Mae Welch Friday evening at the
home of her brother about nine
miles northeast of town. The affair
was a surprise to Miss WEIGH whose
marriage to Mr.. Clayton Meats oc.
ours in this city this evening
at the home of her mother on Third
street. Forty-five friends were pres
ent. Games were played and most
enjoyable time reported by all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19

Tiffany, Martha Schroeder, Cloe
Wickware, Edna Swan, Laura Hoag,
Lila Ennis, Rhoda Stevens, Ollie
Crist, Belle Daniels, Martha Young,
Luella Kephart, Lena Nickerson,
Ray Kellogg, Earl Currie. Hope
Tiffany was selected as valedictor-
ian, Daisy Hatch as salutatorian,
Martha Schroeder as class prophet,
Edna Swan as historian, and Cloe
Wickware class legacy.
! The officers of the Webster City
driving park are busy with the work
of getting ready for the August
races. w. N. Merrill, president;
Fred A. Edwards, secretary; and j.
Harry Ship treasurer, are not very
heavy on dress parade, but when it
comes to business they are strictly
in it. The Webster City races this
year are going to be worth seeing
and (to use an original expression)
don't you 1OrgeC IL.
The entertainment to be given by
the Young Ladies Six O'clock club
promises to be unique and entertain
ing. The following is the dramatis
personae for ga Dress Rehearsal" at
the opera house, Friday evening,
May 18th:
Miss Jones-Principal of Grove
House Academy-Miss Ada Houck.
Mile. Espinard-French Governess
Miss Emma Handel.
Amy Fibbs-Afterwards Conderel-
la-Miss Daisy Evans.
Clara Wilkins-Afterward the
Prince-Miss Nellie Evans.
Sarah Ann-The Greedy Girl
Eta WEIGH.
Sophonista Spivens - Romantic
Girl-Miss Ella Scholes.
Martha Higgins - Afterwards
spiteful sisters-Miss Eta Stickney
anu MlSS LULU OCilNtu.
Mrs. Jarvey-Elocution Mistress
Mrs. w. G.. Bale.
Miss Prudence Pinchbeck-A Wis
itor-Miss Julia Beach.
Rose Jennin gs-Afterwar Fairy
Godmother-Miss Tressa Treat.
Humpie-Miss Fannie Houck.
Scene-Grove House Academy.
Alexander Emslie, the basso of
the Swedish Quartette, a travelling
organization, sang at the M. E.
church last Sunday morning and ev-
ening.
No. /, Vol. /, of the Hamilton
County Journal, Smith G. Tuttle's
new paper, will appear next Monday
afternoon. This will give Webster
City paper four days in the week.
The Northwestern railroad COM
pany is shipping sod from this city
to fill up the swamps and mudholes
in Eagle Grove. Already several
carloads have been taken, which
will serve as suitable "accommoda-
ton floats for the bull-frogs and
around the old eagle
roost up north. There is nothing
like being con EARTH" even if it's
necessary to import the soil from a
more fortunate country.
The old postoffice corner on SEN
eca and Second streets, is being |
thoroughly repaired and overhauled.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19

very romantic scene whereby Freds
prophecy is proven true. Betty ap-
pears later and Bob tells her that he
that morning became engaged to Jo-
sic. Miss Betty is thoroughly game,
and congratulates him very sweetly
and also adds Goals of fire by assur-
ing him that his wonderful ability
and high standards have brought her
to a better realization of things, es-
pecially treating people honestly, as
he has done!
Act four brings out some serious
complications, for Bob's jealous riv-
al for the hand of Josie, one Roland
Bernett, has been doing some priv
ate detective work, with results
which he considers indubitable proof
that Bob is J. Mortimer Henry, the
absconding cashier from Songacre.
Bob is confronted with the charge in
the presence of father Lockwood and
he simply refuses to confirm or deny
ZIG 'i'' Sc NC
this as proof of his guilt and Josie
'no eNs"e
nero ID hot at aii piohen iie"' W" "'
this loss of his long desired fortune,
ou' ue' iaies 'na'
respect himself " iilaNe lilo o"N
ms anu VIII Duly vi "i"'
any ooo' ni'iiion'' q.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19
NEWS ITEMS Of
twenty YEARS AGO
Taken From the Columns of the
Webster City Weekly Freeman
of 1894.

The following news items are
from the columns of the Weekly
Freeman Of May 16, 1894:
The annual commencement exer-
cises of the Webster City high
school will take place at the opera
house, Friday evening, June LIST. Fol-
lowing is the personnel of the grad
uating class: Daisy Hatch, Hope
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.


Miss Ruth Merrill delightfully."- en-
tertained the members of the Six
O'clock club Saturday evening COM
|limentary to Mrs. Eta Young, who
leaves shortly for her new home in
South Raub, Indiana. A delicious
two-course dinner was served at six
o'clock, the table decoration being a
Japanese basket filled with fragrant
crabapple blossoms and honey
suckle. Another of these baskets
filled with flowers was in the living
room. Mrs. Young was given beau
tiful spoon with a gold bowl and a
cloisonne daisy handle, that being
the club flower. After dinner an
hour was spent socially.
A business meeting followed at
which the officers for the ensuing
year were elected and it was also
decided to study the lives and works
of number of American and Eng
lish authors. The officers elected
we're Mrs. Elva Howard, president;
Miss Josephine Beck, vice president;
Mrs. w. R. Ryan, secretary; Mrs. E.
F. King, treasurer. -
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BUYS Out Partner.

Miss F. H. Thomas has Dough,
the interest of her partner, Mrs. E
L. Lewis, in the Chiropractor bust,
ness and will continue the same in
the present Office rooms in this city
Mrs. Lewis will leave some time this
week for Springfield, Ill.,, her home
town, where she will take up the
practice of a Chiropractor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19
Social Affairs
PICNIC SUPPER.

The Literary Round Table enjoy
ed picnic supper last night at the
Outing club grounds to which the
husbands of the members were in
vited at six O'Clock. The day was
fine and a most delightful time was
participated in.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-19
A PLEASANT EVENING.

a LIIktJh-N .V I1.NI-NN.
Miss Mary Bingham entertained a
number of girl friends last evening
at her home on west James street.
The hours were spent socially with
games and music and a delicious
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-27
be Girl Of Mystery

hina great tree she saw the figure Of 4 man
moving swiftly toward her. He made no sound
as he approached, neither could she Sc. his face
for the background of thick shadow behind him
But there was ominousness of purpose about
MS very movement, about the long gliding
shadow Of him that told her inStinctively who
simultaneously with the knowledge she be
came aware Of the precious sack in her hand
She made as though TO flee but something, hor-
rnie about the advancing man deferred her
made her hesitate. She felt herself Welding
finally to the inevitable There could be no nos,
slble thwarung Of such as Hugo Loubeaue
ibis man.
Details she had glimpsed in the diary of the
spy flashed across her brain like streaks OF
flame, vivid the flames she had lust escaned
that were even now roaring behind her flames
that undoubtedly this man had caused Even
fire and water he defed and commanded TO do
nus WIN. was there nothing his unscrupulous
mind would not turn to?
With a little cry of despair she started 10
nee. de was almost upon her when a tall half
naked hgure darted 10 her side She reached out
instinctively and clutched the muscular bare
arm. About her every side figures were lean
ing, the fig -es of the natives she had made her
friends. Her eyes tried yanly TO pierce the dark
ness. Voices chattering in the yilJberisb Of
these savages. She seemed not 10 hear them for
the song of thanksgiving which her heart was
pouring forth at the realization of the narrow
ness of her escape from the flames at conscious
ness of the protection Of these simple natives
And then she hugged the sack with the papers
and diary to her bosom and her lips moved
silently
Hugo Loubeque had disappeared, disappeared
as silently as mysteriously, omnousy as he
had appeared. But, thwarted, the man only
seemed to exercise more cunning, more desperate
remedies The proofs of her sweetheart's inno-
cence had been close to being taken from her
this time. She must not risk such a chance
again. She must leave this place. must trust no
longer to these people for protection, must trust
herself no longer to the Fate that seemed so
constantly to look after her. She must hide her
self away from the master eye OF the spy.
Where? 1t made difference. She must
hide herself-away That was all.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-27

light was burned from his eyes by the kindling
name OF action. While visible symbol betrayed
eNultatlon, there was a stealthy to his
stride that showed he about to work, that the
time for reflection was past
The native swiftly rose at a few sharp stac-
cato syllahles of command from his master, pros
tratng himself humby on the dirt floor and wait
ing his commands. Fear still lay heavily upon him
because OF his two failures and he willing to
ddre anything now, risk the proclamation of
the sacred amulet rather than face again the
Hell-loosed flame of this mans wrath, this man
he had stumbled across upon the beach and who,
though helpless, had spat at him farther than his
blow pipe could carry and shiyered the upifted
spear as he held it uplifted in his hand. advanc-
ing with murderous design upon the man. A small
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-27
,xvo,gs OF THE FOREGOING CHAPTERS.

UVb1, students together at West Point, and in
-, ,g;,b the same girl, Sunpter Love prooes
igV 9L. Topbeque q thief, and Loubeque Is dishon-
Ell dseharged. Love tDins the girl. The en-
or" orr ,bg, begun finds outlet in letter years at
T,ny 1,y;J rgben q butler thief in the employ of
gopbsaue, nou an international spy steals 1atu-
II ,anrr. from the Government safe OF Cen
eo eJ Grpe Loubeque sails Dith them on the
.isam,hip Empress and General Love aeeuIes
-, Gibson his aide and the si0eethcart Of his
J.rs5ter Lucille, of the crime. Loubcque sends
'rirsEes, message eleUer!y insinuatine that Cen
vi lore had sold the papers to a foreign power
r. ,ope the honor of the man she to0ed and 10
-. me stigma from her fathers name, Lucille
.,epoil, upon Harley, Government apIdtor, to
~ her out to the ship in his oeropidne- To foil
J"ciIIs Loubeque destroys the oireless apparatus
on t5s Empress and is hurt in the recruiting eS-
sJo,ion. In her search for the papers, Lucille be-
80, ri, nurse and tphen the ship takes fire, Sc
.T,,s, them The vessel is burned to the uDdters
,Jse and Lucille drifts to a strange island on the
oar of a crushed feboat. Lucille IS rescued by
friendly saVaees. She is given an amulet for cur
inc The Chiefs daughter, and it proved potent
AGAINST the nachination of Hugo Loubeque, 'oho
Tkewise cast on the island, plans to get the
pGperS
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-27
CHAPTER XIV.
The Burned Hut Fails soubeQae.

ONE arm thrown carelessly oyvr her head, with
~ slightly parted lips, Lucille slept upon her
bed of rushes. First, it had seemed impossible
even again TO sleep in this village Of terror with
this man of unswervingly yengeful purpo-e dog
ging her footsteps, hesitating at nothing to gain
the papers she had taken from him when the En-
press caught fire.
And then her thoughts had wandered frog
the documents to the reason for her seeking t.rm
and defending them against Hugo Loubeque and
even the elements themselves; her thoughts ps7
gone irresistibly a-huttering to her sweethocRt
who was accused of having stolen them.
Times there were when il seemed the hdeous
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-27
CHAPTER XIII.
Lon1eque watches a TINY Fidnie.

UGO LOuBEQUE sat in the hut
which his native had thrown up
for him. his eyes filed with n
sombre light. Now and then they
would shift toward the squatting,
eyil-faced native in the corner and
the dark skinned fellow would stir
restlessly and strive to avoid that
gaze, not noticing that his masters
thoughts were very far away from
him. There was an ominous pur-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-07-30
Road Contract Let

Henri, Riddle has secured the con.
tract for grading the east and west
county road between st. Lawrence
and Washington. This is on the
Black and Yellow Trail through the
state. This road has been graded
from st. Lawrence west to Rec
Heights, but some Of it needs going
over again. Midland twp has re-
graded her six miles.
The road from Miller north
through Alpha twp, was smoothed
over recently by Mr. Biddle, with
engine and side graders. This is
practically the first work done on
this graded road in five wears. No
year should pass without the use of
a King drag. The work and ex-
pense of grading a road is almost
thrown away, unless provision is
made for maintaining it.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-07-30
Rosebud Was Once Sea

Dsllas:-Fossiled remains of an
cient birds. reptiles and mammalia
which are being found in abundance
together with vari-colored shells
such as usually seen only on ocean
beaches, established the belief that
the great Rosebud country was once
a large inland sea.
Parties digging a well here re.
Gently discovered a large shell.
shaped not unlike an ocean clam, de.
lightfully colored and in perfect
condition. 1t was embedded in solid
earth, thirty-two feet below the sur.
face and had probably been preserved
deep in the earth for thousands OF
years. Other evidences of ancient
animal life even more remarkable
are being discovered IN the flats in
NcNeely township. where a streak
of arI and magnetism earth appears,
containing an apparently endless
supply of fossil deposits. When
taken out these fossils are soft, but
soon harden in the air.
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South Dakota News

notwithstanding to the records
of the police department. 1920 of
the unemployed have moved north
ward through Mitchell on freight
trains during the month Of July. Of
this number, 4,400 have been IN the
past seven DAYS. The largest crowds
we're e e on Monday. when during
the day and night 1900 are said to
have passed through.
Lemmon-A tralnload of Mexican
cattle reached Lennon yesterday
direct from Mexico. They had been
confiscated by Villa and were sold
direct to American buyers by him,
the money going to purchase arms
and ammunition. The cattle had
the appearance of going through a
war but will soon recuperate on nu-
tritious grasses of Perkins county.
Salem-While out on a picnic ex-
cursion with his fellow boy scouts,
under the chaperonage OF Rev, Ed
ward Leow, Lyle Marks, 1l.year old
son of Mr. and Mrs D d. Marks, was
drowned Tuesday evening in the
West Vermlllion creek, several miles
out from town.
The boy scouts had gone out for a
fishing and camping expedition. pre-,
pared to spend the afternoon. even
ing and night along the stream.
Late in the afternoon the boys went
in bathing. As the time approached
for the evening meal, the call went
out and the boys were rounded up
and headed for camp. Roll call was
taken, it was found that Lyle Marks
was missing. The members of the
party returned to the place where
thew had been bathing and found
the dead body of the missing boy in
less than three feet If water.
Sioux Falls--With almost incred.
ible rapidity flames having their
origin, it is believed, in the stone
malt house. last night reduced the
huge mailing plant and storage ele-
vators of the Sioux Falls Bre wing
and Mailing company to ashes. Es
Inmates hastily made while the fire
was in progress placed the loss at
$500, 900, partially covered by insur-
ance. MANY thousands of bushels
of barley and enormous quantities of
hops were destroyed. The cause of
the fire is unknown.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-07-30

Huron Harald:-Yesterday was
the 18th anniversary Of that popular
old citizen and civil war veteran H.
J. Hoskins and to fttingly celebrate
the event a number of his friends
and comrades gathered at his home.
1923 Second street. in the afternoon
to congratulate him on the suspicious
occasion. The host was feeling fine
and greeted his visitors with that
cordially for which he is famous and
the afternoon was passed away in
the telling of stories and reminis-
cences Of the DAYS when 1T tried
mems souls" When Father Abra-
ham, issued his call for 100. 900
men or more" Mr. Hoskins, then a
resident of Iowa, was among the
first to enlist in the 26th Regiment
Iowa Volunteer Infantry. went to
the front and with his regiment was
engaged in SOME Of the most nota.
BILE battles of the civil war. He has
resided in Huron for a number OF
years and has always taken a prom.
inent part in everything in which the
ideal Of patriotism may be deeply
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-07-30

instilled into the minds and hearts
of the present generation. The af-
ternoon's pleasures were fittingly
terminated with a fine supper the
dining table being prepared with all
the good things to eat that one
could think of, and the host and
hostess were presented with a book
and tray as a slight token of regard
in which they were held by those
enjoying their hospitality. Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs Z.
M, Thomas. DR.. and Mrs J H.
Smith. Mr. and Mrs Asher Pay, Mr.
and Mrs Philip Lawrence and Mrs
Lawrence mother. Mrs Gilbert, Of
Indiana, MI and Mrs D. H. Primer
and Mrs A. E. jarvis.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-07-30
Road Builders in s. Oak.

Yankton, July ga party of fif.
teen officers of the Meridian Road
ASSOCIATION, newspaper men. photo.
grsphers from New York. Austin
and San Antonio. Texas. Osceola and
Hebron, Neb. and other points,
crossed the Missouri here Saturday
night, spent Sunday in Yankton and
the Deighborhood, and left on the
Meridian line this morning for
Winnepeg. The governors of Ne
braska and South Dakota will make
the trip with the party. A thorough
inspection of the entire road will be
made.
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Pit Silos Are A Success

Prof c. Lawson, head of the dairy
department of the State College, has
recently been inspecting pit silos in
representative parts of the state
around Newell, Rapid City and Rec
Heights. He reports that the silage
was we'll kept and in first class con-
dition for feeding purposes. A
large number of farmers in the
western part of the state are build
ing pit silos for the coming season.
The State Experiment Station does
no; as yet recommend pit srlos for
the eastern part of South Dakota,
but they are undoubtedly placed
where they will be successful.