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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
AUTUMN LUNCHEON.

A Arge company of ladies were
entertained in pleasant manner
Friday afternoon by Mrs. George
S. Lane and Miss Alice Moore. A
delectable luncheon was served in
three courses at one o'clock. The
guests were seated at small tables in
the different rooms and on the
porch, finding their places by unique
name cards on which were scenes
from Venice, brought by Mrs. Lanes
eldest daughter, Miss Kathryn Lane,
who recently returned from trip
abroad. A color scheme of yellow
and green in autumn tints was sue
cessfully carried out through the
house decorations of golden rod and
smilax. The hours were spent in a
social way and Miss Clara Lane pre-.
sided over an interesting program OF
music rendered by means of the Vic
trola.
The following ladies were from
out of the city: Mrs. Ralph Fuller
ton, Boise, Idaho; Miss Emma Ryan
Bath, Maine; Mrs. R. E. Towle. Bos
ton: Mrs. William Casey, Joplin
Missouri.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
CHAUTAUQUA HOLD
annual MEETING
Enthusiasm Prevailed and Officers
Elected-Some Indebtedness
Paid. -

The annual Chautauqua meeting
was held Friday night in the
city hall and a goodly number were
in attendance. Much enthusiasm
was evinced by those present over
the plans for next years Chautau-
qua and suggestions were offered
and accepted. Election of officers
was held, portion of the indebted
ness of former years paid off and
some minor business transacted.
Following are the officers for the
coming year: President, o. J. Hen
derson; first vice president, Mrs. w.
J. Zitterell second vice president,
D. NJ. Kelly; corresponding secre-
tary, G. D. Thompson; recording
secretary, D. H. Bauman; treasur-
err, S. K. Virtue; directors, John
Teal, Mrs. ]. F. King, F. A. Huddle-
stun, J. H. Lee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
Having a Fine Time.

Jewell Record: A. Mcdonald this
morning received a postcard from
Knute Espe, mailed August 14th
from Switzerland, reading as fol-
lows: This is sure a beautiful
country but l wish this war was on
the other side of the earth. l have
no money, cant get mail from
America, can't cash any kind of
checks. Gold money only is good, pa
per money is worthless and, need
less to say, have no gold. I can't
even pay my hotel bill. Can't leave
Switzerland except for Italy and
there are no ships of any kind sail
ing for America. No money, no
mail, banks closed, no boats for
home and cant go anywhere else
without being shot. Gee, but l am
having fine time! knute.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

bed is placed a brass bracket light
for reading purposes which is elab-
orately embellished with an elk's
h cad in brass. Above the bed hangs
an illuminated Elk's Greed framed.
which sentiment clearly sets forth
the precepts of brotherly kindness
for which the Elk's lodge in Amer
lea is so widely known.
The smaller room added on the
second floor is tinted in light green
and is newly furnished entirely
with chiffonier, bed chairs and two
pictures hang on the walls.
Two other private rooms on the
second floor have been retinted and
vanished and have new curtains.
The women's surgical ward is now
located in the northwest large
corner room and easily contains
four beds. The walls here have been
finished and the floor and woodwork
re-varnished. The north end Of the
second floor corridor which was for
merly lighted with windows, now
has two half-glass doors which open
upon the fiat roof of the porch be-
low and this little porch is fitted
with rugs and easy chairs where a
breath of fresh air may be obtained
on hot evenings. The same improve
ment has been made in the south
end of the corridor and the added
ventilation is also an improvement.
The operating room has a splen-
did addition in the shape of new
operating table which cost $265, and
was the gift of the doctors Of the
city. The table is automatic in ev-
cry respect, and finished in dull
nickle. 1t is the only one of its
kind in the state and every portion
of the table may be adjusted to suit
the needs of the operators.
Other improvements Of minor
nature have been made over the hos
pital and assist in tightening the
work of the nurses.
The sisters of Mercy are partic-
ularly grateful to the Elk's lodge,
the Foster furniture company and
other individuals who have aided in
the furnishing and re-finishing of
the new rooms.
In the basement, preparations OF
substantial nature have been be-
gun, for the installation of the new
elevator. The materials have all ar
rived and the Otis Elevator people
are only waiting for the complete
preparation, before beginning to in
stall the machinery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
Remember the Birds.

At this season of the year, when
so many birds are migrating from
the north of the United States, and
when so many of our smaller
streams and ponds are dry on ac-
count of the long continued drouth
in this section, those who have a
kind feeling for our feathered
friends are asked to make an esrec-
ial effort to relieve their wants, by
putting out basins of water two or
three times a day. Try it, and see
how many birds visit its cooling
depths in the course of day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
Blairsburg Man Held Up.

We note by the Des Moines papers
that Geo. A. Walrath of harrisburg,
who was in Des Moines attending
the state fair, was held up near the
Northwestern depot in that city a
night or two ago and relieved OF his
gold watch and some money. He
reported the robbery to the police.
A number of suspicious characters
were arrested the following morn
ing, charged with that and other
thefts, but the paper fails to state
whether evidence was Forthcoming
conVicting them Of any crime.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
PICNIC DINNER.

The Thursday Auction Bridge
club enjoyed a picnic dinner Friday
evening at the home Of Mrs. j. l..
Kamrar and pronounce the dinner
and social evening a complete sue
cess, due to the efforts Of Mrs. B. G.
Mason, Mrs. r. G.. Clark and Mrs.
Kamrar, who composed the commit
tee. The delicious dinner was serv-
ed at six o'clock, the large table hav-
ing been made attractive by CEN
terpiece of different colored asters.
Auction bridge furnished entertain
ment for the evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
Sold Picture Business.

w. S. Weston has sold his moving
picture business in Ames and Will
not remove to that place to reside,
as was contemplated-that is If he
can find a residence place for his
family, having rented his own home
to Mrs. E. B. Hibner and two chill
dren, who recently removed mere
from Iowa Falls.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
Annual Lecture.

The annual lecture OF the Web
ster City Christian Science church
will be given in the armory opera
house on Thursday evening, Sept.
18th. The address will be delivered
by William R. Rathvon, member
of the board of lectureship of the
Christian Science church of Boston.
The general public is cordially in
yited to hear this lecture.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
From Saturdays Daily.)

xtrOm saturdays Ua1ly.)
Miss May Wickware returned
today to her work as instructor of
English and drawing in the schools
of Des Moines.
Miss Irene Frank returned this
morning from Lake Geneva, Wis,
where she has been spending the
past ten days at the Y. w. c. A.
yearly encampment.
Miss Ais Mason returned to Des
Moines this morning where she will
again take up her work as an in
structor in the capital city schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Bishop OF
Nevada spent the night with the G.
F. Bishop family on their way home
from Minneapolis.
Mrs. E. c. Wyckoff, who has
been visiting at the Geo. Wyckoff
home on Boone street for the last
two weeks, returned to her home in
Clinton this morning.
Mrs. Henry Seamands and
daughter Hazel arrived in the city
from Des Moines last night for a
short visit with relatives in this
city. .>.rr. .s
R. c. Valentine and family of
Marshalltown are in the city for an
over Sunday visit at the E. E. VAL
entine home.
Rev. Bruce Brown, former
pastor of the Christian church in
this city, now of Long Beach, CAL,
arrived in the city yesterday from
Linn Grove, where he appeared up
on the Chautauqua program, and
will begin a series of revival meet
ings here tomorrow. He has taken
room at the D. E. Drakely home
in the 1000 block on Water street.
Mrs Pat Roach and Miss Ida
Teufel of Eagle Grove are spending
the day visiting at the A. J. Leon
ard home.
MIR. and Mrs. F. s. Alldredge
returned to their home in Des
Moines yesterday afternoon follow
ing a visit with their daughter, Mrs.
Hugh F. Moore and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Mefford and
two children of Des Moines are Wis
iting Mrs. Mefford's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Boyd.
Miss Muree johnson went to
Duncombe today to visit friends and
attend a farmers picnic being held
there.
C. D. Carpenter and little niece,
Miss Lillian Briggs, are spending
the day in Fort Dodge.
Mrs. Herman Lutzke, who has
been spending the summer with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Beisner,
has returned to her home near
Cheyenne, Wyo. She was accompan-
led as far as Omaha by her sister,
Mrs. Chas. Burchull, who has also
been spending the summer at the
home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Barnett, &C
companied by Mrs. J. p. Rasmussen
and Miss Christina Jensen, left ov-
erland today for Storm Lake where
they will spend Sunday visiting rel
atives, Mrs. F. l.. Schar and fam
lily.
! Miss Emma Amundson left this
morning for Stanhope, near which
place she will teach the fall tern
of school. Miss Amundson taught
this school last year, also.
Frank Deuel., former clerk il
the Buster Brown drug store ant
now employed in a drug store IL
Humboldt, is here for an over Sun
day visit with friends.
Miss Airline Sparks left toda!
for Turin, Iowa, where she viii
teach the primary class in the schoo
= of that place this year.
Master Charles Horn went t
e harrisburg yesterday for visit wit
: relatives.
y Mrs. Howard Champlin Of Anne
arrived here yesterday for an owe
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

Sunday visit at the home of hel
mother, Mrs. N. H. Bawden. Hel
husband will arrive this evening fol
over Sunday.
Mrs. r. A. Kelly left Thursday
night for her home at Superior
Wis, after a six weeks visit in this
city with her sister, Mrs. j. H. Ser
Wis and other relatives.
The Ray E. Martin family, who
have been living on west Second
street, are moving to Fort Dodge
Mr. Martin will be employed as a
carpenter in that city until January
when the family will return to this
city. Mrs. Martins mother, Mrs.
James Dale, who makes her home
with them, left for Fort Dodge this
morning and Mrs. Martin and little
daughter expect to leave tonight.
Miss Julia Jewett arrived home
last night from a three months trip,
visiting and sightseeing with rela-
tives and friends in California,
Washington and Canada. She re-
ports a most varied and enjoyable
vacation.
Mrs. Mary Maxon went to
Woodstock today to spend Sunday
with her mother.
Mrs. r. Sullivan and son
George, and granddaughter, lone
Goswiller of Waterloo, who have
been guests at the R. H. Ash home,
went to Eagle Grove today to spend
Sunday with relatives. They were
accompanied by Miss Nellie Sulli-
van.
Mrs. E. E. Overbaugh and
daughter Mildred of Renwick, who
have been guests for few days of
the A. S. Heller family, returned to
their home today.
Miss Grace Chapman of Lake
City, who will be one of the eight
grade teachers again this year, ar
rived in the city last night for her
years work.
Mrs. T. r. Mclean of Milwau-
kee and two granddaug hters, Ruth
and Elizabeth Martin of Eldora, are
expected to arrive in the city today
for few days visit at the Robert
H. Martin home.
Miss Emma Warth, the mathe-
MATES teacher in Lincoln high
school for the coming year, arrived
in the city yesterday from Burling-
ton.
Miss Gladys Smith, who has
been spending several weeks with
her sister, Mrs. R. w. Pote and fam
lily, went to Algona today where she
will again be an instructor in the
schools.
Miss Esther Thomas, who has
been spending the past two weeks at
the home of her sister. Mrs. Amos
Bailey, north of the city, returned
this noon to her home in Humboldt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Lavender and
two children arrived home this
morning from a ten days auto trip
at the home of Mrs. Lavender's par
ents in Waukee, Iowa. They report
heavy rains there most Of the time
during their absence.
Miss Clara Rector of Emporia,
Kan, who has been spending few
days at the DR.. Hannah home en-
route from her home, went on to Lu-
verne today from where she will GO
to Idaho to teach in the schools dur
ing the coming year.
Mrs. F. E. Estes expects to ar
rive here Monday from Los Angeles
CAL, for an extended visit at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Harold Ma
son and family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Hughes enter
tanned the clerking force of the Mer-
camille dry goods department Friday
evening. A delicious two course din
ner was served at six o'clock and a
short time spent socially.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
Totals ..36 4 6 q S
Score by innings

White Sox O 0 0 O 0 0 "a
Fort Dodge 0 0 2 2 3 0 o.
Home runs, Baird, Duffy. Three
base hits, Somers, Holm. Two base
hits, Somers 3. Bases on four balls,
of Duffy, !; off Peterson, 2. Hit by
pitched ball, by Peterson, McCel-
land. Struck out, by Peterson, 12;
by Duffy, 9. Umpires, Dessinger and
SeYeroid.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
WEBSTER CITY 4;
FORT DODGE, 7
Gypsum City Team Win Hard
Fought Ball Game in This
Place From White Sox.

Inc pail game III IulS Clty III
day afternoon-Fort Dodge VS.. Web
ster City-was an interesting and
hard fought battle. The home team
put up a good fight but lost. The
visitors were credited with five err
rors, while the Sox had two. Pitcher
Peterson was not in the best of
form, the Dodgers securing eleven
hits. The gypsum city boys came
loaded for the occasion. They COW
eted victory on the home field of the
Sox-and won it. Duffy, Western
League Des Moines pitcher, was Sc
cured for this game and has the
credit of putting it over on Webster
City. Duffy pitched against Fort
Dodge in the recent Western League
game in that city, and the Dodgers
knew by first hand experience that
he could deliver the goods. The
White Sox did we'll in coping out
six hits off him. The attendance at
Fridays contest was good.
How it was done:
The Sox took flying start. Cof-
fin reached first on Anderson's boot.
Walsh forced Coffin and following
Corbin's fan out, DeCamp was given
free passage. Holm then hit a sin
gle, scoring both Walsh and De-
Camp. 1 hit, 2 runs.
Carter leading off in the fourth
for the Dodgers, was walked and
crossed the pan a moment later on
Somer's three base hit. McClelland
then famed and Umstead went out
at first, but Laird hooked fast one
for one base, scoring Somers. 2
hits, runs.
Again in the fifth, Peterson walk
ed the first man up, Anderson, and
KERN beat out an infield hit. Duffy
then hit a single, scoring Anderson.
Carter famed. Somers bounced out
a corking two base hit, allowing
KERN to reach the plate, but died
on easy outs by McClelland and Um-
stead. 8 hits, 2 runs.
In the seventh, with one down,
Duffy hooked the second one over
for a home run. Carter famed, but
Somers again hit for two bases,
crossing the plate on McClelland's
safety. Umstead singled and Nc
Clelland succeeded in stealing an
other count. Umstead went out on
an attempted theft of second. 4
hits, runs.
In the latter half of the ninth,
the White Sox started a batting rail-
ly which Melted two more scores.
Holm cracked the first over for three
bases, scoring on passed ball.
Thompson struck out, and Baird hit
over the west fence for the entire
circuit. Fromme went out, Ander-
son to O'Keefe, but Peterson reached
the initial sack on Anderson's error.
Coffin went out at first and the game
closed with the count 7 to 4. hits,
2 runs.
The score:
Fort Dodge
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
COMPLEMENTARY PARTY.

About twenty-five members of the
Philethea class of the Baptist
church enjoyed a delightful social
time Friday night at the home of
Mrs. Glenn A. Barnett on west Sec
ond street, complimentary to Mrs.
Ray E. Martin, who expects to leave
this evening for Fort Dodge where
the Martin family will make their
home until the first of January. A
delicious two-course dinner was
served at six o'clock and the evening
hours devoted to music and other d.
versions. A very pretty sterling
silver souvenir fork was given Mrs.
Martin by her classmates, who ex-
pressed regret in seeing her leave
the class but were also glad to know
she did not intend to remain away
from their circle permanently.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
EVENING PARTY,

About fifty young men and wom-
en- were invited to the evening party
Friday night by John Hunter at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. l.. Hunter, on First street. The
lawn was gayly hung with bright
Japanese lanterns and the Misses
Edith and Marian Lee assisted the
host in a number of progressive
games played upon the lawn until
the rain drove the young people in
doors.
Games and guessing contests were
continued indoors until late in the
evening and delicious refreshments
were served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

Many improvements are being
made on the former Mrs. Margaret
Perkins property on Walnut street,
recently purchased by j. M. Whit
son. The front porch has been torn
away and a fine new one is being
built. A new cement walk is being
laid around the house and many
minor improvements made.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

For sale, 1T acres, Az miles
from Boone, So acres cultivated.
balance pasture and meadow. I'm
provements are good. All kinds of
fruit. The price is only $155 per
acre. Will take a good residence
property as part payment. Terms
easy. A. F. Schrader. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08

800 acres near Minneota, Mime
sofa. Improved and fine land.
Price sos per acre. Will exchange
it for smaller farm or income prop
erty. Don't care for much if any
money. A. F. Schrader. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
Cradle Roll.

Born, Aug. 3rd, an eleven pound
son to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Goehring,
who reside near Highview.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-08
Real Estate Transfers.

Mabel Olson and hush to Michael
Raven-wd-lot 4, blk 10, w. F. &
Co. addition, w. C.-$1,750.00.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-12

brides and groofns IN Berkeley, Cal,
that ! am training for future mar
riages.
mo, can't give their names; that
would not be fair. One of the young
ladies refused to marry the man to
whom she was betrothed until he
took three months course. She
told him that until he was perfect
there would be no marrying. He left
his business in New Orleans to join
my bridegroom class"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-12

The little silk coats with hats COM
posed of the same kind of silk formed
into a kind of Aunt Diana turban,
have made their appearance at the
seashore. A real silk coat and turban
is lovely over a white duck skirt for
the golf links or the shore.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-12

When the federated clubwomen
discuss ''The Greatest Need of the
Home Today" Food Sanitation"
Housekeeping Efficiency and sim
liar topics tomorrow the conference
will be directe dby Miss Mary Louise
Johnson of Waterylle, N. Y. As
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-12
FEMININE FACTS

Since January, when a New York
automobile school began to accept
woman students, fifty have gradu-
ated.
English society women plan to open
tea shops at several of the continent
al resorts.\
Female clerks in the British postal
service receive only half as much as
the male clerks.
Under woman suffrage in Australia
hundreds of Improvements have been
made in laws.
A pinch of salt added to mustard
helps to prevent it from drying or
caking.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-18
NIIItI1

in the GarrJCk tleaIer urNt week.
.culumcucir4 NoHuaN afternoon, WITH
uatinr,s d.uh VIII pt produced for
+4t+.-aFat tiHfe ..I4-ll+-A- ritN. au tntIr"lN
new series uf motion pictures. ,tll"d
tThc life ul bur saviour, accoWpau-
led hs organ reudltiuus or favorite
.hNniyus Tht~ Hlm made by the Pathe
trpr,S 90 irT.- .umUrlSts TeN en- parts.
.aud contains over 5000 feet OF hlm.
TIE sCtucr frr re3NSil'"llt Nlr~rh ~"
#,. means or tn, Improved Blfhe
trCres natural color process and
.eNtfupI dcs the highest tNpc.pt tue att
There viii hr Two. performances each
.daN az g.Iy o'clork iu mo afternoon
and 40 $40 O'Clock iu the .Etnlng ON
THURSDAY and FRIDAY. the maunees
The Detroit times., 1914-04-18

in the work OF chorus and orchestra
during the current production ~
Aida the opera should prove "A real
delight.
"I.obcngfiu. with Gertrude Rcun}
son as Elsa viii Ice given he week pr
April 81 Miss Eeuu} SON % uur of the
Few American SINGERS VINO have ali-
pearrd lu u Ns2uer festival .H Boy
rtufN
The Detroit times., 1914-04-18
MILES.

one OF. the most deliberately staged
girl acts9 In vaudeville is promised in
Noora's ~ Bachelors Dream" This
Is the la BEST or the Moore productions.
Dan Mccarthy heads east OF seven.
including lfour attractive young women.
The scenesIs, laid In the bachelor apart
mentS of JsSk Compton. lie rails
asleep and tie rest OF the story -
what he dreams From canvasses on
the walls the living ltkenesses ~ four
OF the bache kors former swee thearts
step forth, and forming gay circle
about him meheimerry unril the dream
fades. Therq are half-a dozen lifting
musical mum Rers The Naesses Alfred
and Sigrid. Pm their Ice skating eN-
hlbition werNt announced as the feature
for the week. hut further postpone
ineHt is necektary because or the con :
tinued innesj .of Miss Naess she =
now IN a locdr hospital and u may he
several weeks before she Will be able
10 return toI the stage As an added
attraction fdr nest week, hkert ana
The Detroit times., 1914-04-18
I.NIEI VI.

\ romance ~ the Canadian north
west Pierre ar the FlatrS VIII he
presented by Vaughan CHASER and ais
stock company HtNt week tu the ltN E.
cVuW thedteE. beginning SUNDAY after
moon. The central Aarury .n the pIhE
Is Irene -1'trIadll,t adtJu who aid-
eugly admircs "A Young 'stF nose
brother is being hunted nE the m4url !
"a police scout ir The service ui'
the mounted police, WHO'S trailing ~.
girl's brother i ia old [uS. erery or
thu INDIAN r The post mi ll7fies scene
ON the~top % elm .Wtllh borGrss en-
y, M q on1Inned onN,inSe IlNel--
The Detroit times., 1914-04-18

Martin Harvey the English actor.
who has been on "a highly successful
Canadian tour. will appear iu the pe-
troit opera house for slN evening per
formances and TWO matinees, beginning
Monday evening. April "a. Mr. Harvey
viii play sidney carton ia "rhe only
Way" Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday
and Saturday evenings and Wednesday
and SATURDAY afternoons. presenting
s'The Breed of the Treshams" Monday
and Friday evenings. Monday evening,
May A. the musical play adele" win
begin u weeks engagement.