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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
Will Office With A. N. Boeye.

The new county attorney, J. E.
Burnstedt, has made arrangements
to office with attorney A. N. Boeye.
Another room has been added to the
suite already occupied by Mr.. Boeye,
thus making ample accommodations
for both. While the gentlemen are
not in partnership, each will look
after the business of the other when
either is absent from the office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
Big Millinery Special.

Saturday, Oct. 10th, untrimmed
shapes, $1.95 and less. Big reduc-
ton on trimmed hats. Splendid
values at a very reasonable price.
Don't miss this sale. Give us a
glance before buying your fall and
winter hat. Buelow Millinery Dept.
in Ed McFarlane store. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
DEDICATION AND
o~s oosV0
GET TOGETHER WEEK
Baptists to Give Program of Events
in Celebration of Fine Church
2@ antA Edidce. 92Gt2G II

The members of. the Baptist
church will hold a dedication and
get together week beginning next
Sunday, Oct. 18th, and closing Fri
day, Oct. 10th. Some interesting
events are on the program for this
occasion. Rev. A. F. Colver, former
pastor of the church, will preach the
dedicatory sermon. The affair is to
be held in celebration of the many
and great improvements recently
made in the church edifice of the
society, who are to be heartily con-
graduated upon their present very
handsome and convenient house Of
worship. The program in detail fol-
lows:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER II.
Worship and Dedication.
1920 a. m.-Sermon by Rev. A.
F. Colver, Nevis, MINI.
1900 m.-Bible School.
3:15 p. m.-Gideon Service for
Men. Conducted by Mr.. A. B. T.
Moore, National President. Music
by Des Moines Quartet.
MONDAY, OCTOBER -.
400 p. m.-Primary Department
Social. A good time for the young
folks.
1880 p. Unhappy Hour for the
Choir. Good cheer at the parson-
age.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10.
800 p. m.-The P'nk-toe Bri-
gade. Babies of the Cradle Roll"
will bring their mothers to the par
sonage.
1880 p. m.-Sunday School Jolli-
fcation. For all members of the
school.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IA.
800 p. m.-Woman's Work. A
union meeting of the Aid and Mis-
sionary Societies. ....
1880 p. m.-The Baptist Brother
hood. Good Fellowship and Bust. !
ness for Men.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER Is.
$50 p. m.-Refreshments, Bust
ness, and Christian Fellowship for
the Church and Congregation.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16.
1880 p. m.-Philethea and Baraca
Rally.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

w. J. Zitterell, who owns the lot
adjoining the St. James hotel on the
west and who is making prepare
tions to build upon it, has discover
ed that the three story brick wall
OF the hotel is on his ground, being
over twelve or fifteen inches. Rube
McFerren and G. D. Thompson OWE
the hotel property.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
SIX O'CLOCK PICNIC SUPPER.

|
The Six O'clock club enjoyed a
picnic supper last night at 6 o'clock
at the home of one of their men,
bers, Miss Charlotte Crosley. The
affair was g in honor of former
member, Mrs. H. P. Goddard, who
is visiting in the city. Mrs. Cod
dard's sisters, Mrs. Otto J. Mont
zeimer of Primghar, Mrs. Fred E.
Estes Of Los Angeles, CAL, and Mrs.
H. P. Mason of this city were also
guests of the club. The two course
supper was served in the dining
room, the table having for its cen
terpiece large bouquet of white
daisies, the club flower. Autumn
leaves were also tastefully used in
decoration. with the red-leaved ivy
vines. The place cards were Roy
crofter cards. The evening follow
ing the supper was spent in visit
ing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
Struck by Flying Cable.

Earl Barker, who is employed
during the construction of the Gen.
trail heating plant was injured last
Friday when the ends of a broken
cable flew back and wrapped around
him. He is still confined to his bed
from the injury.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
Court Next Monday,

District. court in and for Ham
.ton county convenes in this city
next Monday with Judge Wright
presiding. 1t promises to be busy
term, as there are 119 new cases on
the docket
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
In Newspaper Business.

Noah Falb, who formerly was
employed with the firm of Shipley
& Black in this scity, but who left
their employ about one year ago,
has embarked in the newspaper
business, buying out the West BEND,
Iowa, Journal, Sept. LIST. Mr.. Falb
is now editor and proprietor of that
weekly paper.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
Card Of Thanks.

The undersigned wish to express
their heartfelt thanks to neighbors
and friends for help and kindness
during the illness and death of the
late John R. Whaley.
N. J. Whaley and Sisters.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
Hand Injured.

John Levison, who is employed in
the National Sewer Pipe factory,
suffered a painful accident Friday
when he caught his right hand be-
tween two tiles and mashed the
muscles of the member badly. No
bones were broken but the hand is
badly swollen and he is not able to
use it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Hogs estimated $4,000. Open
steady; close 10 and 15c lower.
Top $50. -r..
Hogs estimated for tomorrow 49,
600.
Hogs left over yesterday 1887.
Cattle $500. Open steady; close
weak, $11.0O.
Sheep 10000. Open weak; close
steady, $50.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The Baraca class of the Baptist
church will hold a business meeting
at the church Friday night, Oct. 8
at 1880. All members are request.
ed to come
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Linemen are busy replacing and
repairing the electric wires in the
Buster" Brown drug store. The
wires are getting old so Mr.. Brown
thought to have them repaired be-
fore any damage resulted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The Christian ladies aid society
will meet at the home of Mrs. John
E. Olmstead tomorrow for an all
days meeting to quilt and tie COM
forts. Each one is requested to
bring something and a picnic din
ner will be served at noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Duke" the valuable bull dog
owned by J. w. Hittle, died yester-
day from strychnine poisoning. He
was gentle and household pet and
playfellow of the little Hittle chill
dren and they feel their loss keen
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The ladies aid society of the Bap'
fist church will meet tomorrow at.
ternoon at 1880 with Mrs. w. H
Cunningham. A large attendance is
desired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Enoch Olson, who has been en-
ployed as manager Of the Eagle Cafe
in Eagle Grove, owned by H. H.
Nicholson, has resigned bis position
and accepted one in the Vienna cafe
in this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The Past Noble Grand associa'
ton will meet at the home of Mrs
w. w. Stow, Thursday afternoon
Oct. 8, at $3.50 o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
AFTERNOON GRAIN LETTER.

Ar ENNOON unfAlN LEI En-.
Chicago, Oct. GA dull day in
the export demand for all grains
about explains the market tone to-
day. Canada usually exports enor-
mously in Oct. and Nov. This may
be a factor for week or two. Any
winter campaign abroad will allow
our provision stocks to accumulate
Elater on. Outside demand for corn
futures is still poor and corn rallies
are disappointment. Trend for
"Wednesday depends on export de-
mand. AS foreigners are waiting
to see our figures due at lis to-
morrow the grains do not promise
any permanent bulges early tomor-
row. E. w. Wagner & Co.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Miss Edna Omstead has resigned
her position in the Buelow millin-
cry department and her place has
been filled by Mrs. Gala Bishop
Lyons.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

There will be penny social at
the White Fox school house for the
benefit of the Cass Center church
next Friday evening, October 9Th.
The ladies aid society Of the church
viii meet next Thursday for an al
days session with Mrs. Carl Bick-
ford.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The Wilke Auto Co. have taken
the agency for the Steudebaker and
Briscoe line of automobiles. The
new cars have many Improvements
over the 1914 autos and at much
less price. See them before you buy.
10-1d4-f-t-1mo
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

A business meeting and social
session of the Cleaner Sunday school
class will be held tomorrow evening
at the home of Mrs. Imogene Brew
er on Third street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The entrance way and platform
in, the rear of the Sheldon grocery
store is undergoing repairs now
that the alley paving is finished.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The Highview ladies aid met al
the home of Mrs. Ford Price las,
Thursday to tie comforts. About
forty were present and late in the
evening fine three course lunch
was served. The next meeting will
be at the Frank J. Webb home, Mrs
Vanschoyck being hostess.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

William Harrison, engineer on
the Crooked Creek railway, is TAX
ing a weeks vacation and his duties
are being performed by Sam Arnold
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Mrs. Charles J. Jennings has &C
cepted a position as saleslady il
the McFarlane notion store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

There will be social meeting of
the Pleasant View Grange, Thurs
day, October Sth, at the Walter
Church home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Bert Phipps has accepted employ.
ment with the Mason Hardware
company and will begin his work at
once.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The Swastika society will NEE
Thursday night at 1880 with Mrs
w. e. Brown.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Earl Brees of Aurora, Iowa, has
accepted position as plumber in
the Mueller hardware store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The Moderation club will give
their first dance of the season at
Wilson's hall Wednesday evening,
Oct. 7th. All cordially invited. 7d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Miss Minnie Bateman has resum-
ed her work in the Kane Variety
store after three weeks vacation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Fred Hahne is having cement
walk laid in front of his residence
property on Webster street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Two 16O gallon gasoline tanks
for sale very cheap at Sheldon's.
s. 5d2f1*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

Mrs. p. H. Lynch, who has been
i'll in Mercy hospital for couple Of
weeks, has been removed to her
hOmo
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

The C. w. B. M. of the Christian
church will meet on Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. w. H.
Harrison on Boone street, instead of
with Mrs. D. E. Drackley as prev
iously announced,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
FOR SALE-big type Poland China

male pigs-vaccinated with the
double treatment. I can furnish
my customers Of last year with
new blood. Address, J. w. West
ern. Martin phone 1917.
9-3Od6t3f3s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

FOR SALE-American adding ma.
chine. Brand new. A bargain.
Inquire at this ONCE. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06
LOCAL BRIEFS.

- =
FOD RENT-house at $40 Oak Ave
J. B. Henton.. 5d6t1f1$
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-06

OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETS.
Furnished by E. W. Wagner & Co.
Office over Isis Theatre. Phone
$40. H. M. Sharpe, Manager.
Open High Low Close
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
WEST CORNWALL

Mrs. Mary Bradley recently passed her 79th birthday. Her health is much better since she returned home and she much enjoyed the presents sent for her birthday by friends and neighbors.
 Whittlesey Hart is in Brattleboro, Vt. !, convalescing from an operation for ap- pendicitis. At last accounts he was gain ing as fast as could be expected.
 The Mission Study Club will hold their thank-offering meeting on Friday, Nov. 20, at the home sof Mrs. Robert Cochrane.
 Mrs. John Smith and daughters Mary and Clara, visited in Sharon last week.
 Miss Minnie Cochrane is visiting in New Britain.
 The services Sunday at the chapel were held at three o'clock in the after noon and will continue to be held at that time through the winter Sunday school meets at two o'clock.
 Rev. Dwight Pratt is preaching in Housatonic, Mass, having closed his pastorate in Cincinnatti.
 The illustrated lecture at Cornwall by Rev. R. Maplesden, of Suffield, was very interesting and instructive. The proceeds for the benefit of the grange are about $15.
 The Cornwall Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting at Grange Hall, Monday evening, Nov. 23, for the election of officers and hearing re- ports
 Saturday night Mrs Herbert Braman gave a party for her sister Hazel, who thus celebrated her 14th birthday. She enjoyed the party very much and re- ceived some very nice presents.
 At the Grange meeting Monday night two topics received much atten- tion, the foot and mouth epidemic and the rod and gun club. Mrs. Win chell had an excellent paper on Farm CT Stebbins at the Fair.'' The next meeting, Dec. 2, will be devoted prin- cipally to the election of officers. Two new members were elected to the order and applications received from six. Any others desiring to join this class can still have a chance if applications are made before or at the next meeting.
 Miss Harriet Lane at the. time of writing is seriously i'll, but it is hoped she will recover.
 Thanksgiving service will be held in the Chapel Sunday the 22d, at p. m, instead of Thursday, as more con- venient for our housekeepers.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
GERMAN ARMY SPLIT
 RUSSIANS IN POLAND
ViS'ula Separates Forces, Says
 Berlin; CracoW Burning.

The Russian rmies. defeated in the east, have been forced back until the Vistula is now between two forces. says a report f. om Berlin. The Ger mans occupy excellent strategic posi- tions. In case of further defeats tho f Vistula will prove great barrier to the Russians.
 The latest German victories in the east have greatly increased the difficult ties of the enemy. although it cannot yet be foretold whether the Russian ad- vance has been definitely stopped, The Russians near Soldau were driven through Liplo to Flock. The army de feated by General von Hindenburg was forced southward to Kutno instead of back upon their line of advance. This movement put the Vtstula between the Russian forces.
 dispatch from Vienna says that the city of Cracow is in flames and that the surrender of the garrison to the investing Russian army is immi- nent
 A dispatch to London from Petrograd says that 1t was officially announced lueTe lnil llle IuSSlhLS hdd icSaplui Su Soldau, in East Prussia, and that tn" Germans were in full retreat from the town of Angersburg, at the northern end of Masurian Lake region.
 The Germans between Cracow and Czestochowa have been heavily re-en- forced and are offering a stubborn re- sistance. but nevertheless the Russian advance continues steadily. The Rus sian troops are again advancing through the Carpathian passes Into Hungary. -....
 With the army surrounding Prze mysl entirely free from the possibility of any attack from the rear. the Rus sians began second general assault upon the Austrian fortress, says dis patch from Petrograd.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
GERMANS DISABLE #
 3 BRITISH WARSHIPS
Sh0lI0d Off Belgian Coast, Re-
 ports Berlin.

According to information given off ctally to the press, reports reaching Berlin from Geneva set forth that the British torpedo boat destroyer Falcon the cruiser Brilliant and the sloop or war Rinaldo have been disabled by German guns on the Belgian coast.
 The statement of the war office de clares that at all points in the west the Germans have held their positions and have repulsed attacks of the al lies south of Dixmude. In the Ar gonne the German offensive continues successfully, it Is declared
 The fighting along the coast has di unfinished in violence. it Is stated owing to the weather. Snow and seet are falling and high wind is sweep ing the trenches.
 All of the vessels reported disabled in the Berlin dispatch are small and old ships. The Brilliant is light cruiser of 3.60O tons. Her largest guns are two six-inch weapons. She also carries six 4.7-inch guns. eight four pounders. one three-pounder and four torpedo tubes She carries crew ot 213 men,
 The Rinaldo is gunbont of 9SO tons which was in service as a tender.
 There are two Falcons. one a de stroyer and the other an antiquated gunboat attached to the torpedo range
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
EAST CANAAN

The Christian Endeavor box. and guessing social Friday evening proved to be very pleasant occasion. Mrs. Bion Stevens won the lady's prize and George Perdizet the mans prize.
 The following attended the annual Conference of the Congregational church at Winsted last week: Mrs. Abel Stevens, Miss Stevens, MT. N. s. Stevens, Lyman Michaels, George Per dizet and Rev. and Mrs. ". F. Maylott The reports submitted showed a very helpful gathering .... E It was voted to purchase new hymn books Sunday and the following were appointed committee to secure the needed funds: Miss Minnie Briggs, Miss Ruth Gaylord and Mrs. Bion Stevens. II The Ladies Aid meet with Miss Clara Bottum at the Stevens farm Thursday. At the meeting held at Mrs. Rood's last week it was voted to contribute $10 to the war sufferers.
 Miss Webster, of Hartford, was an over-Sunday guest at Hon. E. S. Roberts.
 The rain was very welcome and put out some bad forest fires that had start ed at the Whiting Fill.
 The monthly preaching service will be held Wednesday at Literary Hall, Canaan Valley.
 Next Sunday will be especially ob- served as Thanksgiving Day and the choir and children will renoer a special program and the pastor will preach on Why We Should be Thankful. The Christian Endeavor will also consider the same subject and Burton Stratton will lead. Seventeen were out Sunday night ill spite of the storm.
 The boys and girls will meet at the chapel after school Friday.
 The second number in the lecture and entertainment course given by the Brotherhood Tuesday was largely at- tended, Miss Marion Starks, of Bos- ton, giving a splendid program of read ing.
 The young ladies of East Canaan have made arrangements for fine so- cial dance to be held at the Village Hall this Thursday evening the 18th. For music they have engaged the Canaan Citizens Band of seven pieces, which, it will be remembered, did such good work when here last. Everything is being done to make this a successful affair, and good turnout is anxiously hoped for.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
LIME ROCK

MT. ani Mrs. Edward Dickinson and small daughter Margaret, spent Sum- day with MT. and Mrs. Hoyt Simons.
 Mrs. Greisbach, of Union City, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Bacon.
 Mrs. Patterson and daughter Hazel went to Danbury, Tuesday.
 Mrs. Alice Dean Clark and little daughter, of Bristol, came last week to visit at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. M. H. Dean.
 MT. Blackington spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Newman Athoe.
 MT. and Mrs Robert Peirce have a young son born Nov. 12.
 George Bacon, Borden's bookkeeper. went to Waterbury, Tuesday, called there by the death of his brother.
 c. W. Barnum, c. H. Wiesing and R. N. Barnum were away on business trip last week.
 Miss Nellie Pequigney, of Sharon, called on friends here Sunday on her way to Bridgeport to resume her duties as teacher at the Nichols school. Miss Pequigney has been home month or more on account of ill health.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
TENNESSEE PROTECTSALLIES
American Warship Reported to Be Aid ing British, French and Rus
 sans In the East.

Word was received in London from Athens of the arrival of the United States cruiser Tennessee at Vuria, near Smyrna. According to the message. the warship took steps to protect Brit ish. French and Russian residents there. The authorities at Smyrna have fled to the interior. according to the dispatch, fearing bombardment of the allied fleet
 Official reports from Petrograd of the fighting in the Caucasus indicate that the struggle between the Russian and Turkish troops is practically duplica- tion of the battle of Flanders. Rus. sian warships i'll the Black sea are aid Ing the land forces and have inflicted heavy losses in the Turkish ranks.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
QUARANTINE IN 16 STATES.
Montana and Connecticut Latest Ad- ditions to Embargo List Becaues of
 Cattle Plague-chicaso Free.

The department of agriculture an nounced that Connecticut and Montana have been added to the list of states quarantined because of the hoof and mouth disease. This brings the mum. Der of quarantined states up to sixteen
 The department also reports the dis covery of new cases of the disease In Worcester. Plymouth and Middlesex counties, Mass. and in Wood, VII Hams, Seneca, Hancock and Franklin counties. O. .l.. s-. ......
 Strengthening of live stock at the Chicago Union stockyards was resumed after nine day quarantine placed be cause of the foot and mouth disease among eleven footed animals. The quarantine was officially raised.