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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
|W.L. R. PERRY EARNS
CORN FOR BELC|ANS
Dauntless President of League
Wheedles Companions Into
Wager for Benefit. :

W. l.. R. Perry, Mason Isham and
Albert Martin of the Vienna Cafe
were conversing this morning over
the movement recently undertaken
by the Commercial League to send
carload of cornmeal to the starry
ing Belgians. Mr.. Perry volunteer
ed to wheel 100 bushels of corn from
the elevator to the temporary cribs
on Des Moines or Second streets, in
a wheelbarrow, if the other two men
would pay for it. They were rather
staggered at the undertaking but
compromised on agreeing to pay for
MI Mr.. Perry could convey in six
barrow loads from one crib to the
Other-a small feat of endurance
and perseverance which will cost
each of the two men 1885 apiece.
Needless to say that the energetic
perspiring gentleman who has been
travelling up and down Second street
this afternoon with a large Wheel
barrow load of corn in sacks, is the
wide-awake, genial president of the
Commercial League-W. L. R. Perry.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Death Of L BOURNE
OF ELLSWORTH
Passes Away at Family Home-Set.
tied Near Ellsworth Twenty
Five Years Ago.

Zaccheus Bourne, father of H. S.
Bourne of this city, died Saturday
noon at the family home east of
Ellsworth. The family settled upon
this place near Ellsworth twenty
five years ago. Mr.. Bourne never
knew a sick day until about a year
ago when he began to fail rapidly,
his general health breaking down.
On the third of last month in try
ing to mount a horse, Mr.. Bourne
fell and broke his hip and from that
time on he gradually failed until the
end, which came without a struggle.
Although he suffered much, he did
not complain but bore his cross
alone. The deceased was loving
husband and father, good man and
an excellent citizen.
Zaccheus Bourne was born in De-
catur county, Indiana, Sept. IA,
1912. He enlisted in the civil war
on July 20, 1861, in Company A.,
18th Missouri Infantry. He re-en-
listed on Jan. /, 1864, and was mus
tered out on Jan. Is, 1866. Mr..
Bourne was united in marriage
with Isadora Gallup in LaSalle
county, Ill.,, on Nov. 1, 1871. To
this union were born nine children,
as follows: Geo. M. Bourne of
Marshfield, Wis; Whitney c. of
Thornton, Iowa; Henry S. of Web
Ister City; Russell j. Of Ellsworth; ;
Myrtle M. Of Webster City; Arthur
R. of Bowling, S. D.; Frank S. of
Iowa Falls; Charles NJ. of Ellsworth,
and Annie NJ, who died in infancy.
Besides the wife and children, he
leaves two sisters at College Cor
ners, Ohio, to mourn his death.
The funeral was held yesterday at
the farm home near Ellsworth and
from the home the Masons lodge of
Jewell, of which Mr.. Bourne was a
member, took charge of the services.
The body was laid to rest in the
Radcliffe cemetery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Fined in Mayors Court.

The proprietor of the Mission poo
hall was yesterday fined $25 and
costs in mayors court for allowing
minors to enter his place Of bust
ness on the north side of Second
street. Complaints have been made
to Mayor Valentine from time te
time that the place has allowed
minors to play but no one filed q
complaint until yesterday. The pro
prietor pleads that the illness OF
members of his family has kept him
from personal observation Of the
hall which has been in the hands OF
hired help. Also that boys fire.
quently lie concerning their ages
and gain entrance under that cover.
He also stated that it was his first
offense and that the misdemeanor
would not be repeated and paid his
fine without a protest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Prominent Farmer Near Stratford is
Killed by Horse Rearing
Up and Falling Upon
Him.
-i.,'"-
MRS. DECK WITNESSED SCENE.
The Horn on the Saddle Penetrated
the Bowels of the Unfortunate
Man.
MRS. DECK WITNESSED SCENE

Walter Deck, a prominent farm
err residing a half mile west OF
Stratford, came to his death in a
shocking manner on Saturday night
about $3.50 o'clock. He had just
ridden on horseback into the yard
from Stratford when the horse be-
came frightened at something and
reared up, falling over backward up
on Mr.. Deck. The horn of the sad
die penetrated the bowels of the un-
conscious man and the animal in its
struggles to get up dug the horn
still deeper. probably causing in
slant death.
The frightful accident was wit
messed by Mr.. Decks wife, who
stood in the dooryard powerless to
help her husband.
Mr.. Deck was one of the most
widely known men in his section OF
the county, being stock buyer for a
number Of years in Stratford, and
was large land owner also. He
leaves besides his wife, three chill
dren under thirteen years Of age, a
mother and other relatives, who are
crushed by the sudden and shocking
manner in which Mr.. Deck met his
death,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Good for Dennis Kelly.

The Freeman-Tribune received a
message from Grinnell today, stating
that Dennis Kelly, son Of Prof. and
Mrs. D. M. Kelly Of this city, who
entered Grinnell college in Septem.
Der Of this year, has been one of the
six successful candidates for the
Grinnell college institute debating
team.
The literary societies of the COL
lege will hold a series of inter-so'
ciety debates this winter and the
men showing up the best will be So
lected for the college debating
teams. This places Mr.. Kelly in
line for high honors in this depart
ment of college work, and his many
friends in this city will watch his
record with much interest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Cleaning, Up Chicago.

Northwestern Christian Advocate:
AS convincing argument in favor
Of publicity in fighting vice we have
the latest report of Chicago's Com
mittee of Fifteen. This committee
of reliable citizens is the fear OF
evildoers and the bane of polite
ians. Their method is simple. With
the best facilities for Investigating
at their command, they send agents
out to secure all necessary evidence
Of vice violations, and then proceed
to publish the names of the offend
ers. For some years past they have
given to the papers long lists OF
the keepers of immoral resorts to-
gether with the owner of the prop
erty. So effectual has their program
been that the last list embraced only
nine names where formerly it eX-
ceeded half hundred. Better still,
since the publication of these nine
offenders, assurances have been re-
ceived from all but one that the Of
tense will be removed.
The absolute elimination of the So
cial evil is too much to look for to-
day, but the operation Of this par
ticular committee for the past year
or two has shown beyond doubt
that it can be effectually curbed.
There is no "red-light" section Of
Chicago today, thanks in large
measure to this same committee.
Many a man will secretly sin or
hiddenly ply nefarious business
for financial profit who would be
outwardly straight if placed in the
open. 1t is regrettable comment
to make, but true, that many men
are good because they are afraid to
be bad. While virtue thus enforced
brings slight blessing upon the doer,
still the compulsion saves innocent
ones who otherwise would have be-
come involved. Sunlight is death on
evilworkers as we'll as disease germs
The Committee of Fifteen has
adopted the only workable plan Of
combating this particular form Of
iniquity. A cry Of pain went up
when they began their campaign Of
publicity. Respected property own.
ers were advertised as partners in
the business, and as soon as leases
expired they got rid Of their unde'
sirable tenants. These men have
borne contumely, they have been
the object of unjust criticism and
severe attack. But what Of that!
They are doing precisely what they
started out to do. They are clean.
Ing up Chicago. That's enough.
Window glass, any size, at Teed's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Brother Killed,

c. w. Alexander, piano delivery
man for the Ruegnitz Piano com"
pany in this city, last night receiv.
ed a message stating that his broth
err, Archie Alexander of Rutland.
who is known to several in this city.
had been instantly killed last night
about five o'clock in an automobile
accident which occurred somewhere
between Rutland and Humboldt.
The car had turned over upon the
unfortunate man and one lung was
punctured. G.. w. Alexander left at
once for Rutland, the home of his
parents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
A Corn Special.

Fort Dodge, Nov. 10.-TOmOrrOw
morning corn special will leave
Fort Dodge for a tour Of Webster
county. The trip will be in charge
of Chairman L. w. Wheeler of the
Buy a bushel of corn" movement
and will be made in automobiles.
Each car will have large placards
telling of the movement and the
purpose of it. Every town in the
county will be visited and the resi-
dents and business men stirred up to
boost for the corn ship.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
WALTER DECK MEETS "
With HORRIBLE DEATH

toes are ripe these club members
contesting for the prize must can
the vegetables and write brief his
tory on "How Made My Tomato
Crop" No greater altruistic work
can be accomplished by public spir-
tied people than to encourage young
girls in an educational project of
this kind and Iowa club women de-
serve the honor because they were
first to devise and finance the plan.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
PHYSICAL Culture Class.

DR.. H. P. Donavon of the Benarl
McFadden Healthatorium of Chicago
is in the city getting up a class in
physical culture, dietetics, etc. Dr.
Donavon teaches these things along
the same line as advocated bp Ben
arr McFadden in Physical Culture
Magazine and also at the McFadder
institution in Chicago. He says the
outlook for a class of this kind here
looks encouraging.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

The boys up in Fremont say our
good friend Van Note is sulking in
his tent and is SO mad at Senator
CAmmins that he wouldn't even go
to the polls. 1t is wonder that
Van didn't feel called upon to help
out the old tried and true stand
patter, B. l. Salinger, candidate for
the supreme bench, and a republican
who has refused to move forward
an inch In forty years. 1t is a shame
that in the general homecoming of
republicans there is still one In
Hamilton county who refuses to be
comforted and refuses to take part
in the game. .s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Council Meeting.

The council met in regular session
last night with every member pres
ent except H. c. Horsley. Resolu-
tions were passed adopting the plat
and schedule for the paving i'm
provements on Division, Water.
First, Second and Bank streets, and
the Second street alley.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
INFORMAL MUSICALE.

Mrs. w. A. Crandall was a charm
ing hostess Saturday afternoon at
an informal musicale at her home
on Walnut street, in which she as
sisted her guest, Miss Harmon of In
dependence, in program of songs
and instrumental solos. Miss Har-
mon Is the possessor of a beautiful
mezzo-soprano voice of rare quality
and delighted her hearers with the
short informal program rendered.
During the brief period of sociabil-
ity which followed the program,
light refreshments We're served by
the hostess.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
INTEREST IN MIS-. -.
SION IS GROWING
An Exposition Of Mortal Sin by
r. "
Father Devine at the Catholic
SSE.-s Church.

The Catholic Mission which is be-
ing conducted by the Redemptorist
Fathers of Davenport is growing in
interest from one service to the 9th
err. Three services are held each
day, one at a. m, the next at
$3.50 a. m. and another at 1880 in
the evening, by the Fathers Schott
and Devine. At the service yester-
day morning the divinity of confess
sion was explained and proven FROM
Bible, tradition and history.
The service of last evening was
given over by Father Devine to the
exposition OF mortal sin which is
the greatest evil conceived since 1t
separates man from God-the great
est good. Mortal sin despises the
majestic goodness of God and the
love of God. We should judge the
Nervousness Of mortal sin by the
punishment accorded. God condemn
ed millions Of angels to everlasting
punishment for the commission Of
sin. He condemned the entire hu.
man race to death as a result Of it.
These are the greatest punishments
that can be imagined and must
therefore be fitting results commen'
surate to the crime committed.
By way of conclusion the speaker
adjured his hearers to wage eternal
warfare against mortal sin---to vii.
lingly die rather than commit it.
Tonight at 1880 o'clock Father
Devine will give short instructive
talk upon the Articles of Devotion.
Namely:
1-rosaries.
2-crucitixes.
3-pictures.
medals.
5-prayerbooks.
These are sacramentals-not sac
raments; northumberland essen
tails. In other words, they are mere
ly the means of grace the Catholic
church gives her children to enable
them to live uprightly.
Following the talk, the evening
sermon upon Death" will be de-
livered by Father Schott.
The chi1dren's mission will be
concluded tomorrow morning with
the forenoon service for them at IL
O'Clock. These services have prev.
iously been held at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon. All children who have
made their first Holy Communion,
will receive Communion at $3.50
Mass tomorrow morning. Fifty-five
children have been in attendance at
the children's mission.
The pastor and the missionaries
are we'll pleased at the attendance
thus far in the week and congratu-
late the people of Webster City upon
their desire to hear the exposition
OF Gods Word.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Asks for Permit.

David O'Neill has filed an applica-
ton in the office of the clerk Of the
district court for a permit to sell
Intoxicating liquors according to
law. Mr.. O'Neill is now a register
ed pharmacist at Williams.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
New Parlor Cars.

On Nov. % the Illinois Central
will establish parlor car service on
the three Chicago-Sioux City
through trains. The new cars are
all steel, seventy-five feet long, and
cost $4,000 each.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Many to Hear Billy Sunday.

A large delegation, comprising be-
tween thirty and forty people, left
this city Saturday by rail and over
land, to attend the big revival meet
ing being held in Des Moines by Bill
ly Sunday, the famous evangelist.
Several from this city are already in
Des Moines, having taken rooms
convenient to the tabernacle, in
tending to remain until the close Of
the meetings.
1t is reported that perhaps double
that number will go down from here
next Saturday to be in attendance
at these stirring meetings.
Toilet goods the kind you want,
at Teed's. it'd cod
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
OFFICIAL RESULT
OF THE ELECTION
Board has not Yet Canvassed Total
Vote on State Ticket and
Senator.

The board of supervisors, having
found a discrepancy in the vote
from Lincoln township, one that
will not alter the result as previous.
ly announced, has not finished the
canvass of the vote for state Of
fees, but following is the result on
the vote in this county on balance
Of ticket:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Is Doing Well,

Mrs. C. l.. Briggs, who underwent
Ia surgical operation for tumor Sat-
urday at the hospital, is reported
today as getting along satisfactor-
ily
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Sale ON Millinery.

$50 hats at half price and less.
Everything must go, at very low
figure. Splendid values. At the
Buelow millinery department in the
Ed McFarlane store. fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
At Meadow View Farm.

For sale, twenty immune big
type Poland China male pigs, March
and April farrow. Also Black Lang
shan chickens. Brood sow sale
Jan. %. J. e. Adams. five miles
southeast Of Webster City. d-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
FIRST DANCE OF SEASON.

The first dancing party Of the
winter season to be given by the
Elks was held last night and prob
ably forty couples attended and en-
joyed delightful time. Eppel's Sr.
orchestra of Boone furnished music
and a delicious lunch was served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
INVITATIONS ISSUED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Foster
have issued invitations for a dinner
dance to be given at the Elk's club
house Monday, November 10th. The
dinner will be served at $50 and
the dancing will begin at 9 o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
$50 49, = = - = = I

ONE O'CLOCK LUNCHEON.
Mrs. R. E. Channer will entertain
company of ladies at one O'Clock
luncheon Saturday, November 18th,
at her home on west Division street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

The mail boxes of the city are
again receiving their semi-yearly
libations of green paint. This rem
ovating article is being applied by
George Dragoo.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

The Christian ladies aid society
will meet in the lecture room Of the
church Wednesday afternoon at 1
O'Clock to quilt and tie comforts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

The A. J. Bish family have re-
moved from their former home on
Boone street to a house in the 400
block on east First street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Howard, who
have been conducting the Vienna
cafe in Iowa Falls for the past year.
have sold this place of business back
to the former owner, William Marsh.
of Iowa Falls. and bought the Mid
land cafe in Fort Dodge. They spent
the week end here with Mrs. How
ards parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H..
Stahl, and left for Fort Dodge to-
day, expecting to take possession of
their new cafe Immediately.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

The Methodist ladies aid society
will hold their regular business
meeting at the church Wednesday
at 8 O'Clock. At the close of the
meeting, 10 cent lunch will be
served. Members and friends are
invited.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

The Women's Missionary society
of the Baptist church will meet
with Mrs. A. E. Anderson Wednes'
day afternoon at $3.50.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

Joseph Oppenheimer and family
have removed from their former
home ON west First street into their
fine bungalow at the corner of Elm
and Prospect streets. The house
vacated by them will be occupied In
a week or two after some necessary
repairing is done by Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Rasmussen, who are now liv-
ing temporarily on west Second
street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
LOCAL BRIEFS.

-
The home of Mrs. Frances Kim
ball on Wilson avenue is being
nicely reshingled this week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

The ladies aid Of the English
Lutheran church will meet at the
home of Mrs. Charles Swanson to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

FOR SALE-camera and outfit. Post
card size. Inquire for "B" at this
Office. DIR
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

To reduce my stock, everything
less than cost. Minnie A. Freedom,
Hat Shop. 1Od4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

H. Il. Schroeder is repairing the
southeast corner Of his brick build
ing at the corner of Seneca and Sec
ond streets, occupied by the Bahren-
fus restaurant. A great crack in
the brick wall has appeared and the
bricks at that place are to be re-
newed. The entire surface Of the
building will be covered with a coat
of pebble dash cement in the spring,
but nothing along that line of ex-
terror work will be done this fall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

Paints and varnishes, any size, at
Teed's. it'd cod
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10
Teed 6 reed
The jewelers.

Cut Glass, the new cuttings.
Sterlinf Silver goods, a
larte variety, knives, forks,
spoons. carving sets. berry
sets, salad sets, and every
thing necessary for the
table in Sterling Silver and
Plate. The newest to be
had in the market. Our
line of Jewelry is larger,
better and nicer than ever.
TEED & ICED
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-10

F. A. Boysen. Dentist, Second st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-22

ioyed because there is no feeling of
extravaganza on the part of those
amusing themselves. They take their
amusements, and what might be tcI
the observer indulgences, happily an.l
without inward sense Of discomfort
and wrong doing because these ex-
penses fit into the rational scale Of
living which has been wrought out
earnestly and nationally.
Great Bond Buyers.
"The French people are wonderful
hoarlers. They seem to keep their
savings hidden at home more than on
deposit at banks. A bond issue of
the government or one Of the grea
credit institutions is usually taken up
without affecting to any great extent
the deposits in the great banks. Per-
sons evidently of the lower, middle
and lower classes will often stay all
right In front of the Office of issue in
line for an early opportunity to buy a
$50 bond. Often several members Of
family will unite to buy low de-
nomination bond. The holders cs
such securities change their poinr of
view, they look upon life differently
upon social institutions differently
when they have even small interest
in the government or one Of the
great industrial or business COMMA
Ties think we in America ought to
insist on states and cities issuing their
bonds for public subscription in small
denominations instead of selling
them in great blocks to persons who
resell then; to the public at profit