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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
|ACKLEY GOES
DUNN IN DEFEAT
Capt. Corbin's Sluggers Win Ball
Game by Score Of to s.
Fair Sized Crowd Takes
It In.
MATCH WAS PULLED OFF HERE.
Started in Well and was an Interest,"
ing Game Until After the Fourth
Inning.
MATCH WAS PULLED OFF HERE.

Capt. Corbin's invincibles put one
over on the Ackley sluggers Fri
day afternoon out at the park which
bounds the classic Boone on the
south. The visitors made one lone
score in the very first time to bat,
but after that it was a continuation
of goose eggs for Ackley for eight
successive rounds, until the curtain
was rung down at the end of the last
act. During the time the Ackley
boys were collecting those cyphers
the White Sox had garnered five
scores, the contest ending five to one
in favor Of Webster City. Along in
the fourth inning, Ackley got man
on second and one on third base, with
none down, and the opportunity to
even things up some seemed newt
able, but it was no use. The White
Sox put damper on the expecta-
lions Of Ackley by putting out the
regulation three in short order, and
there was nothing doing. The Wis
itors seemed to lose pep" following
this and interest in the game from
the viewpoint of the fans Jagged
until the finish.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

Whether or not he will be able to
have the six story Smell building
completed by August /, is the ques-
ton under discussion. The big
building has been pushed up at a
faster rate of speed than any other
large structure put up here. At
present twenty-siX carpenters and
thirty plasterers are working on it.
1t is reported that a penalty for
every day after August l that the
work must go on to complete the
building is called for in Mr.. litter
ellis contract with Richard Smell.
This report has not been confirmed.
1t was declared at Mr.. Zitterell's FIT.
Dodge Office on Central avenue and
Eighth street that the building will
be completed by August 1. But TWEEN
ty days remain in July and it is pos
sible that some night work will have
to be dcue to complete the big
structure in time.-Fort Dodge Mes
senger.
Mr.. Zitterell is one of the most
resourceful contractors in the state
and if he cannot pull under the wire
with a finished job on the first day
of next month it will be because of
weather conditions or inability to
get material.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
Installation of Officers.

The Purity Rebekahs recently in
stalled the following officers with
Mrs. Alice Allen, district deputy
president, as the installing officer:
Mrs. Geo. X. Lyon, noble grand !;
Miss Grace Mccullough, vice grand !;
Mrs. Ray Stow, past noble grand; ;
Mrs. Imogene Brewer, treasurer; Mrs.
Kerr, warden; Miss Kathryn Pearce,
conductor; Miss Neva Garrick, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Alice Allen,
financial secretary; Mrs. w. w.
Stow, chaplain; Mrs. Tom Stafford,
inside guardian; Mr.. Tom Stafford,
outside guardian; Mrs. A. Fl. Cur
ney, right support to noble grand !;
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
this annual event.

this annual event.
The finance committee include:
all of the directors of the league, as
follows: c. H. Swiney, ]. G. Sulli.
van, A. F. Mueller, w. B. Rood, G.
G. Gustuson, H. j. Smith, w. E.
Spinharney, R. G. Remley, J. w
Sheldon, II. H. Nicholson, o. G. Met
calf, F. l.. Greeley.
Committees We're appointed as
follows:
Entertainment committee-F. L.
Greeley, II. J. Smith, w. e. Spin
barney, B. F. Paine.
Watermelon committee-J. w.
Sheldon, James Bossert.
Advertising committee-F. l..
Greeley, C. H. Swiney, G. c. Tucker.
Concession committee-B. F.
Paine, C. H. Swiney, w. B. Rood.
Decoration committee-O. G. Met
calf, r. J. Mullins, Arch Foster, H.
II. Nicholson.
Grounds committee-Aug. F.
Mueller, C. G. Gustuson, r. G. Rem
ley.
The directors of the commercial
league are to meet every Wednesday
evening from now on until Septem-
Der 9th in order that all arrange
ments may be complete and no pains
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
will be spared by them to make
Watermelon day this year a great
day for Webster City.
Fine Pictures.

Evening shoppers should not fail
to see the beautiful large pictures of
the Kendall Young library displayed
in the window of the Dunlap jewelry
store. These were photographed by
James Traver and represent a high
grade of art.
The Kendall Young library Is an
Institution which is known all over
Iowa and visitors to our city consid-
err it a special point of interest. All
interested in this institution will en-
JOY seeing these beautiful photo
graphs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

West Walnut street, Master Ronald
Nelson, the three year old son of
w. r. Nelson, accidentally fell I'M
der a wagon loaded with sand and
the rear wheel passed directly over
once and a thorough examination
made. Three ribs were broken and
number of severe bruises received,
but no further injuries have since
developed and the little fellow is re-
covering rapidly.
Those who witnessed the accident
say that only the fact that he fell
in the deep sand saved him from in
slant death.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
WATFRMEL LON
DAY SEPT: 9TH
That is the Date Upon Which Web
ster City Will Pull off Her
Annual Celebra-
ton.
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED
Planned to Have the Occasion This
Year Eclipse all Former
Efforts
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED

The board of directors of the
Webster City Commercial League
met in special session at the Hamil-
ton County State bank on Thursday
evening to discuss the matter of eel
ebrating Watermelon day. Practical
ly all members were present and
they at once proceeded to business,
fixing September 9th as the date for
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
Real Estate Transfers.

E. A. Schmidt and VT to H. o.
Brill-wd-lot Z, blk 5, Kamrar.-
s1,5OO.O0.
John Whaley to Elizabeth Green
wood-wd-lot IS, Mill lot.-s1,-
10000.
Ollie Warren to William Green
wood-wd-lot /, blk lis, E. & F.
addition, W. C.-$2,000.OO
j. Williams to Rasmus J. Ander-
son-wd-parcel in NV NV 1885,
24.-$450.O0.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

l shall do less whenever L shall
believe what / am doing hurts the
cause, and l shall do more whenever
| believe doing more helps the cause.
I shall try to correct errors when
shown to be errors, and 1 shall
adopt new views so fast as they shall
appear to be true views.-Abraham
Lincoln. s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
Another Case of Smallpox.

Guy Stebbins, lineman for the
Martin Telephone company, who re-
sides on farm east of town, has
been i'll for several days and his
sickness has developed into a mild
case of smallpox. However, Mr..
Stebbins is able to be about the
house and is getting along all right.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

Col. Marvel received this morning
some samples of apricots raised on
his farm near Bloomington, Ill,
where he has 24O acres. The fruit
is of good color and fine flavor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
Totals LIB 5 II 81 -

Score by innings
White SoX o 2 0 2 0 0 0 SIS
Ackley .....1 0 0 0 0 0 Oh
Three base hits, Emerson, Corbin.
Two base hits, Corbin, Berggren,
Richards, Lowe. Struck out by
Smith, s.; by Beecher, 2; by Fisher,
2. Bases on four balls, off Beecher
3; off Smith /. Double plays, Fish
er to Snider to Steffin; Ludeman to
Corbin to Ludeman. Umpire, Blake.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

The bungalow being erected by
Joe Henneberry on the corner of Su-
perior and First streets, is nearing
completion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
F. A. Boysen, Dentist, Second St

A. c. Shaffer, who resides south
west of the city, is reported on the
sick list.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

For rent, cattle pasture. Call j.
B. WEIGH. Martin phone 1910.
6-29f2t2*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

Mrs. A. J. Wells, left support to no
BILE grand; Miss Nettie Mott, right
support to vice grand; Miss Ethel
Mabbott, left support to vice grand.
There will be seven candidates
taken into the lodge next meeting
night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
Second Hand Cars for Sale.

Second Hand Cars for Sale.
We have about Is second hand
cars, which we will sell at very low
figures if taken at once. These cars
include most Of the popular makes
on the market at the present time.
Demonstrations will be given on a
moments notice.
11d2f1 Hanson & Tyler Auto Co.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

new cement block porch is be-
ing built on the front of the c..
Weise residence on east Division
street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14

Every falsehood has a suicide ten
dency.-Ram' Horn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-07-14
boy FALLS UNDER
LOADED WAGON
Deep Sand Prevents Fatal Injury to
Ronald Nelson, Three Years
Old.

Wednesday afternoon while a
number of children were watching
the workmen graveling the road on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
ILLINOIS MAN SUFFERED Is YEARS;
FIRST Dose GIVES STOMACH RELIEF

dreds and hundreds Of people IN -.
nois and all over the country -, -.
remedy is known everywhere.
first dose will convince-no long W.
mene.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach REM.
clears the digestive tract Of mucoia
cretions and poisonous matter ,,m
brings quick relief to sufferers ~ "a
ailments of the stomach. liver "a
bowels. Many declare it has s1's.
them from dangerous operauvas,.
many are sure it has saved ~
lives. A-or.
We want all people who have eu' =
ic stomach trouble or constipaion' ~
matter of how long standing' 70 =
one dose of Mayr's Wonderful s ,,.,s
ach Remedy-one dose will coh,"s
YOU. This is the medicine SO .',,s
of our people have been takins W.
surprising results. The mos' IA
ough system cleanser ever AVS
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach henas ssyy.
now sold by leading druggists 80
where.-(Adv0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

removed to Davenport with her par
ents. She has made this city her home
ever since. Surviving are a sister.
Elinora Wright, a brother, DR.. Alfred
Wright, and a niece, Mrs. Lou Mar
tin. The family requests that friends
will please omit flowers.
Mrs. w. D. Holder, wife of the man.
ager of the Farley and Askip store,
died yesterday morning after four
weeks illness. Death occurred at the
home, 655 East Sixth street. She was
born in Livingston county. KY, in the
year 1898. She was married to Mr.
Holder Jan. 81. 1909. in Kentucky. The
couple came to this city January of
this year. Her husband, two children,
Ray, aged four. and Inez, aged two, and
her father and mother in Kentucky,
are the survivors.
Edwin C. Hood, 40 years old, died
in Chicago Friday If diabetes. The
body arrived here accompanied by r.
w. Hood. The deceased was a former
resident of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
F. A. Anderson Says Mayr's
Remedy Makes Him Feel
Like New Man.

F. a. Anderson of Custer Park, ILL.,.
for many years suffered from stomach
ailments and took a great deal of treat
ment of various kinds
At last he discove cred Mayr's Won
derful Stomach Remedy. The results
he sought came Immediately. In a
letter telling of his experience he said:
II took the sample dose of your
remedy and the results were wonder
full / began to feel better right away.
l have cince taken two bottles of your
Wonderful Stomach Remedy. ! have
been suffering more or less for the
past Is years and doctored with a
great many doctors, but could never
get any relief until took your medi-
cine. Now / am feeling like new
man."
Letters like that come from hun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
9LEDO

Miss Martha Philley of Fort Wayne,
Ind, who has made a months visit
here with Miss Ethel Lowry an din
Joy with Miss Geneva Childs. left for
her home Monday.
Miss Teresa Petus returned to her
home in Viola Monday, after visiting
her brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. d. Peters.
Mrs. B. B. Hampton and two chill
dren, Polly and Benjamin, who have
been visiting relatives in the west,
left Monday for their home in New
York City. after spending a few days
here with Mrs. Hampton's mother.
Mrs. Jeanette Bartleson.
Mrs. ]. s. Allen OF Keithsburg, who
has been visiting her son ]. a. Allen
went to Galesburs Monday to spend
the day with relatives.
4 bulletin dealing with the owner
ship of Mercer county homes has just
been issued by the United States CEN
aus department ct Washington, d. c..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
IT'S COSTING SIS, 900 TO KILL EACH
Z SOLDIER IN PRESENT EUROPEAN WAR

killing like everything else In 40
soldier
soldier probably
obtained by dividing OF
number killed the 9TH
killing each
esmateunless the terrific de-
preedenthat bring about
expenditure $4,000 the other side
$780,
repairing materials givin help the fatheress families and
2S6OO
$2L0Oo
1S777S
fol killed.
OF 1905
, the of the s20400.
kill the greatest number
Cmean
killed Advanced
by IN be entirely obleraed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
PEACE IN WORLD
OBJECT OF PLAY
Spectacle Being Prepared as a
Final Argument to Put
End to Wars.

New York. Sept. 15.-David Belasco.
|vith- the assistance OF C. r. Macauley,
the novelist, is preparing for stage rep
Fascination a symbolical spectacle
called The Prince of Peace" which.
|it is hoped, will visualize a final argu-
ment In behalf of universal peace.
Although the initial preparations
were really begun several months be-
fore the outbreak of the present con-
fiict. the events of the last month or
SO have given the enterprise special
significance.
According to a statement issued yes
terday from the Offices OF Mr.. Belasco.
the production is a project evolved by
Andrew Carnegie and Mr.. Belasco to
bring about peace between the warning
powers. Mr.. Belasco said:
In The Prince of Peace the his
tory OF the world will be epitomized
and unfolded in q series of stage pic
lures that will be realistic in their
revelations OF bloodshed, OF tyranny,
of selfishness, and of the tragic misery
and devastation following in the train
OF wars.
The drama shows Christ as the
first apostle OF peace and Is woven to-
gether and made appealingly human by
the use of the character in legendary
lore of Cartanhilus. the Roman keeper
for PLATE, who struck Jesus as he
came out of the hall of Judgment
Therefore this grim character is
made the Dante that wanders with ma
jestic sadness through the world, the
philosophic observer of all that trans
pires in the centuries down which he
travels" -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

visit in Abingdon at the home OF ael
brother A. E. Werts before returnns
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Cullison went %
Alpha Wednesday to visit their aausI,
ter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. ). !.
White. and help them celebrate tael
10th wedding anniversary.
All the news all the time - iHs
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Notice TO Coal Dealers.

Bids will be received by the Jail and
Jail accounts committee for the county
Jail and court house for the year Oct
l, 1914. to Oct. l. 1918, for lump and
mine run coal. Bids will be received
up 10 Sept II at IL o'clock noon
The committee reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Send bids to E. Wilcher, $50 End
avenue, Rock Island.
EZRA WILCHER,
MRS. OGDEN,
C. BURGOYNE,
(Adv.) Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

Bettendorf and Mrs. Laura Balloon of
Davenport.
Fannie Maria Wright, SO years old,
died Sunday at the home, SOS North
Pine street. Her death was uneXpect-
ed, although she had been ailing since
May. Deceased was born June II,
1855, in Welton. Clinton county, Iowa,
being the daughter OF the late DR..
Thomas Wright. In the year 1863 she
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
(Adv.)
Rheumatism Relieved in a Few Hours

Rheumatism Relieved in Few Hours.
n. B. Langley. Madison, Wis. says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about I'VE months. Had it in
my neck so 1 could not turn my head.
and all through my body. / tried
three doctors and many remedies
without any relief whatever until
procured DR.. DetchOn's Relief ror
Rheumatism In a few hours the
pain was relieved and in three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
and / was at work Sold by Otto
Grotjan. 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island: Gust Schlegel & Son. 22O West
Second street, Davenport.-(Adv).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

T. AS showing how devoted he is to
the primary election idea, of which he
made so much two years ago. it should
not escape notice that in Louisiana,
Colonel Roosevelt has not only nomi-
mated himself for the presidency in
1916. but has picked a candidate for
vice president in the person of John
VI. Parker OF that state. When Hi
johnson hears of this there may be
trouble
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

Scott County a Big Business; Costs
ss73, 9o5.-Scott county is a big bust
ness which requires a big sum of mon
ey for maintenance, the report OF
County Auditor Edward Collins for the
year beginning Sept 1, 1913, and ex-
tending to Sept. I, 1914, shows. The
total amount expended during that pc
riod was 1919, 905-15. The report is
to be submitted to the board OF SUI
pervisors for use by the latter in figur-
ing the 1915 tax levy. The total drawn
from the county fund including court
expense. was SS9,376.9O. The total
court expense was S54 1886. The
poor of Scott county cost the taxpay-
ers s47,91s.O4, The amount drawn
from the Juvenile Home fund was S.
1888. From the county road fund
total of S34 ,096.s0 was drawn. This
included work done by contracts, pur-
chase of rock. freight, labor and haul
ing. committee work, and miscella-
neous items. Bridge work netted a
total cost of S44.419.30. Disposition OF
insane cases and the care OF. insane
patients entailed an expenditure or
S1f.3f5.31 The sum of S3,199-9S was
drawn from the soldiers relief fund.
Expenses TO the county public hospital
totaled S47.441.5S.
Fines Woman for Court Contempt
Sobbingly. Mrs. Adelia Jahr OF Dav-
export, charged with contempt or
court in the $1,000 damage case filed
against herself and husband by the
August E. Steffen Co, received the
verdict of Judge A. P. Barker this
morning in the Scott county district
court. filming her So and costs. The
plaintiff in the case seeks to obtain
Judgment for the amount mentioned
on the allegation that the defendants
withheld orders belonging to the con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
(c) Underwood & Underwood

Underwood
stationed in Belgium has been drawn
ennainG
and again active The Bens were at h over
likely
Wfeboeck Station
$50 Begans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

1t gives the number of homes Ill Mel
Ger county to be 4,S41. OF this NUN
Der 1851 are farm homes and owned
by their occupants and are free Yof
mortgaged incumberance. The mprt;
gagged farm homes number 407. RSnt-
ers occupy ST farm homes in this
county.
Miss Olive Werts went to Galesburg
Wednesday to visit friends. She will
Evening star., 1914-10-25
A NIGHT WHEN HOBGOBLlNS WALK


Walpurgis, the night when German
peasants believe there's a witch festi-
val, or gathering of evil spirits on the
summit of the Brocken in the Hartx
mountains. have a common origin.
Halloween need no longer prove an IN
terruption to the American citizens
daily constitutional. for by the COM
bined efforts of the police force and
numerous grouchy Inhabitants the dour
stunt and bean shooting are things OF
the past, but it Is still advisable for all
those desiring their lawn benches for
the next season to have them In by
the 31st-
To all appearances, nuts and apples.
will be as much in demand this Halo
ween as ever, for the foreign war will
make little difference in our celebration
of this festival, and there are many
current superstitionS, such as the fol-.
lowing, by which girl may solve her
hearts riddles on Halloween Go up
stairs backward, eating a hardboiled
egg, without salt. and look into a
mirror. The anxious maid will see herr
fate in the glass over her shoulder; and
we have 1t again with but little varia-
ton: Go down the cellar steps, carry,
face seen over your shoulder will be
that of your future husband. We also
have one utilizing the unromantic cab,
bage, which advises a girl to go through
a graveyard, steal a cabbage, and,
bringing it home, place the same above
the house door. The one on whom the
cabbage falls as the door is opened will
be the girls destiny. Such experiments
as the latter are usually left to rural
maidens. for cabbages and graveyards
are rather scarcity in the city.
Evening star., 1914-10-25

NOW, let my true love come after me-"
then, by looking over the left shoul-
der, she will see likeness of her loved
one following.
maid may also throw out of the
window the end of ball of yarn,
watching it unroll and repeating the
Lords Prayer. when, at last, she will
be rewarded by the sight of her future
husband. Another favorite test is to
take a candle, and. walking into an
empty room. eat the apple there be-
fore a mirror. In the glass you will
see the face of your future partner
Place on the floor three dishes-one
with clean. one with dirty and the
other no water at all; allow a blind
folded person to place his hands in
one, the dishs position being changed
after the person has been led from the
room. On being admitted and taken
to the table on which the dishes stand
the person must touch the one nearest
him or her. If the empty one is Sc
lected, 1t means single blessedness if
the foul one, they will be widowed, and
the clean water happy marriage.
Place a glass of water with a silver of
wood in IT by your bed when retiring,
and If you dream of falling off a bridge
into river and being rescued, you will
see tho face of your sweetheart as the
heroic life saver.
Evening star., 1914-10-25

process, nor Is the recipe given for
curing your next mornings feelings as
a result from a wetting, sleepless
night and most probably a failure to
see the grand object you expected
to appear at midnight"
In Ireland the whole family parttcf-
pate in the mysterious spirit of the
time and combine to make Halloween
a gala day. Even a traveller who must
needs be abroad after dark on that
day plays boisterous tunes on his bag
Road to Dublin and one needs to util-
tze these methods to frighten away
the elves and hobgoblins who haunt
the dark and lie in wait to play tricks
on just such a belated pedestrian.
At the home gatherings plenty of
nuts and apples are provided. grand
fathers tell stories of the good old
days" and mothers knit, while the
daughters dumbly knead cake with
their left thumbs. And by no means
must breadmaker speak, for a single
word would break the spell and de-
stroy all hope of seeing her future
eaten the mystic "dumb-cake."
In this country also the boys are we'll
provided with amusement and often
play "snap-apple." In this game
skewer with an apple on one end and
a lighted candle on the other is sus-
pended from the ceiling. Whoever
catches the apple in his mouth takes it
as a prize, while the boy who Is un-
fortunate enough to catch the candle
only gets burned.
Considering that All Saints day was
originally kept May 1, there appears to
be but little doubt that Halloween and