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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
KNOCKS A FOOT
PAD SPRAWL|NC
Eastern Visitor Springs Surprise on
Robber at Ames.

Ames, Ia, Nov. 23.-Roger Ew.
ing of Huntington county, Pa, turn.
ed the tables on bold robber who
attempted to hold him up on Welch
avenue Saturday night at II O'Clock
and then lost his nerve, permitting
his assailant to escape
Ewing declared he was walking
up Welch avenue toward the room
ing house of a cousin when sudden
ly the form of man stood on the
sidewalk three feet in front of him.
At first he thought the strange OBJ
ject was phantom. His disillusion-
ment came two seconds later, how
ever.
Hands up. Gimme all your coin"
commanded the robber as he point
ed a revolver at Ewing's head.
Keeping the gun in position with
one hand the robber then began a
systematic search of his victim's
pockets.
Ewing waited for the opportune
moment, when the highwayman was
searching his right hip pocket and
dealt him a blow behind the ear.
The robber went sprawling to the
sidewalk, still holding the revolver
in his right hand.
Concluding to run no chances of
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
WANTED---L|VE
WIRES FROM ALL
iowa COUNTIES
Plans for First State Meeting of
Greater Iowa Association Near
Completion.
TO BE A LIVELY SESSION
Notable Corps Of Orators Engaged to
Address One Day Convention
December e.

Ames, Nov. 24.-Five live wires
are wanted from every county in
Iowa, to meet at Ames, December 2.
This is the first state meeting Of
the Greater Iowa Association and in
fact it practically will amount to
an organization meeting. The en-
thusiasm created all over the state
last week through the six hundred
meetings that were held is going to
be crystallized and put into an act
ual working force at this state meet
ing at Ames.
1t is just a one day convention
and promises to be about the liveli.
est meeting ever held in Iowa. Some
big speakers are on the program
headed by such men as Governor
George w. Clarke; Justice Horace E.
Deemer, of the Iowa supreme court;
w. w. Marsh, President Of the Asso-
citation; E. J. Ward, head Of the So
cial economy department of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin and the found
er of the social center idea in the
United States; Senator w. s. Ken
yon, and Senator A. B. Cummins; e.
T. Meredith, and in all probability
Hon. E. Havenith, Belgian Ambassa-
dor to the United States. If Mr..
Havenith is not in attendance per-
sonally, representative of the Bel
gian government will be there to
discuss with the Greater Iowa Asso-
citation the plan originated by Iowa
for taking care of large number of
the Belgian refugees.
The address of Mr.. Ward will be
especially interesting because the So
cial center idea which has been put
into effect so successfully in Wiscon-
sin and in New York state contem-
plates the use of the school build
ings throughout the state for meet
ings of the citizens. Mr.. Ward will
tell of the wonderful work that has
been done along this line and of the
new community spirit that has been
developed by reason of this plan. He
will urge that Iowa give considera-
ton to the social center.
1t will be a wonderful meeting
doing every minute and
the live boosters Of Iowa should be
there-five from every county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
U. S. FORCES
DEPART FROM
MEXICO TODAY
Withdrawal of 5000 Infantry Ant
Marines Will Mark End of
Tampico Incident.
THERE SINCE LAST April
Evacuation is Hoped to Show Sin
cerity of Policy of the
United States.
THERE SINCE LAST APRIL

Washington, D. c., Nov. %
Brigadier General Funston's infan'
try and marines, numbering about
5000, under orders from President
Wilson today will haul down the
Stars and Stripes which have been
flying over Vera Cruz since Rear AID.
miral Fletcher seized that port last
April an act of reprisal in retaliza-
ton for affronts to the American
flag at Tampico, after General Huer-
ia had refused to comply with de-
mand by Rear Admiral Mayo for a
salute OF twenty.one guns.
Advices from Mexico continued
yesterday to be confusing but it is
the determination Of the United
States government to withdraw its
forces and hereby remove a possible
cause of international friction as
we'll as a potential factor that might
become a domestic issue as between
the two factions in Mexico.
President Wilson is hopeful the
withdrawal will be an enduring
demonstration to Central and South
American countries of the sincerity
of the policy of the United States
to seek no territorial aggrandize-
ment south of the Rio Grande.
Pains has been taken that in the
withdrawal no faction shall be rec
ognized. All elements in Mexico
united in asking the American for
ces to evacuate and pledged guaran-
tees asked by Washington. General
Funston has instructions simply to
pack up and withdraw his men,
bringing away any Mexicans who
fear to remain as we'll as all GUS
toms money collected during the
American occupation with copies of
the port and municipal records.
The 100000 or more collected
will be held until a government is
formally recognized.
Government officials are inclined
to regard the evacuation of Mexico
City by Carranza's forces as an evil
dence that the Carranza faction
wishes to avoid further bloodshed.
Reports here state both Generals
Oregon and Blanco were in Mexi
co City up to midnight Saturday
night and had agreed to leave suf-
fcient force there to preserve order.
Some officials take the view that
Carranza withdrew his forces to ORR
zaba in order to continue the parleys
for compromise on provisional
president. He is understood to be
hopeful that when the convention of
generals reassembles in the capital
someone other than Gutierrez may
be chosen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Stolen Money Orders.

The Commercial League of this
city has received the following COM
munication from the post office in.
spector in Kansas City, Mo-:
Money order forms numbers,
455O4 to 456OO inclusive, were stol-
en- from the Kiefer, Oklahoma, post
office, October IA, 1914, and are be-
ing forged and cashed in various
cities in Missouri, the last one re-
ported having been given to cloth
ing merchant at Nevada, Mo-, in
payment for a new suit Of mingled
black and white with a little blue;
coat with cuffs, pants plain bottom;
"Clothcraft' on inside of coat pock-
ct, and a 24-inch tan sheepskin suit
case All orders reported to date
have apparently been cashed by the
same man, who is described as fol-
lows: Age, 81 to 80 years; height, 8
feet 5 inches, to feet 8 inches;
weight 100 to Jas pounds; complex
ion, hair and clothes dark; black
Fedora hat, new style; was accom-
panied on one occasion by two
young women.
Business men may be advised by
telephone or through letter carriers
and should be requested to detain
anyone presenting orders described
above until you can have him ar
rested by the local authorities, and
held until this Office can take action
on Geographic notice received from
you.
Geo. NJ. Sutton, Post Office In
spector in Charge, Kansas City, Mo.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Enough of Canada.

Clarion Clipper: Mr.. and Mrs
John Wenos and their daughter and
daughter-inlaw, Mesdames and
Thos. Mason and julius Wenos
have returned from Canada. 1t did
not take them long to get enough
of Canada. The Wenos went there
last spring and the Masons had been
there about two years. Crops were
not very good this year and the war,
of course, is working hardship on
the people of the provinces. Other
members of the party not already
here are now on the way with their
car of goods. After all, you can't
beat old Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
RELIEF SHIP AR
R|vES AT GOAL
The Rockefeller Foundation Cargo
Reaches Rotterdam.

London, Nov. 23.-The Rockefel
Ter foundation food ship Massage
qua, which left New York Nov.
with provisions for the starving Bel
gians, arrived at Rotterdam late
yesterday. Her cargo will be on the
way to Belgium in canal boats to-
day.
The American relief commission.
ers report shows that it has deliver.
ed in Rotterdam to date $4,000 tons
of foodstuffs, most of which have
been actually distributed in Bel.
GUM. Ships now loading or under
charter with cargoes awaiting them
will provide a further $4,000 tons
and from various quarters of the
world 10000 tons additional have
been assured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

losing a fat roll of bills in his in
side vest pocket, Ewing beat hasty
retreat to his room, yelling for aid
all the while. Ten minutes later he
returned to the scene of the holdup,
accompanied by several men, but the
robber had made good his escape.
A farmer by occupation, Ewing
came here three days ago to visit a
cousin who is a student at the State
Agricultural college. Yesterday he
was on the verge of a nervous col
lapse as a result of his thrilling en-
perience.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

day afternoon for a brief sojourn
with relatives
Mrs. B. S. Mason is spending
the day in Eagle Grove.
Mrs. Virginia Jones went to
Minneapolis today for a few days
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Oliver have
returned home after spending the
summer with their son, Lewis Oliver
and wife, near Pasque, South Dako-
ia.
Mrs. Harry Legg, who lives near
Duncombe, left here this noon for
Vincennes, Indiana, where she will
visit relatives.
Misses Gladys Blake and Ferne
Beebe, who live near town, left at
noon today for Cedar Falls, where
they expect to enter the State Teach
er's college.
Mrs. Myra MISUNDERSTANDING
Of Boone, formerly of this vicinity,
spent a short time here today while
on her way to Waterloo, where she
will visit relatives.
Miss Margaret Erickson of ON
aha is visiting her sister, Mrs. James
A. Bateman and family, on west
Second street.
Miss Daphne Ives of Rolfe is ex-
pected to arrive here tomorrow for
brief visit with Miss Marguerite
Hughes.
Mrs. Nora Nelson and little
daughter arrived this noon from
Edgemont, South Dakota, for So
journ with Mrs Nelson's aunt, Mrs.
Arvilla Adams.
Mrs. F. E. Packman and daugh-
ter, Ruell, who live near Woodstock,
left here this noon for Charles City
to spend several weeks visiting.
Mrs. William Eakle, who has
been visiting at the G. L. Shryock
home on Water street, left this noon
for Parkersburg where she will make
a short stay with friends. Her son,
Herbert Eakle, who has also been
visiting at the Shryock home, ex-
poets to join his mother tonight in
from which town they
will go on to their home in Fores-|
ton, Illinois.
L. A. McMurray went to Rem
wick today on a short business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Bonner re-
turned to their home in Des Moines
today after few days visit in the
city, having come to attend the
Chamberlain Rood wedding.
Mrs. John Horn spent Sunday
with friends at BOWS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Cholera in Prussia.

Paris, Nov. 22.-Several cases OF
cholera are reported to have appear
ed in Prussia and upper Silesia, &C
cording to a dispatch from Basel,
Switzerland, to the Havas News
agency. Two deaths from the dis
ease so far have occurred in those
districts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
EIGHT PERISH
IN THE FLAMES
New York Blazes Trap Victims In
Their Rooms.

New York, Nov. 22.-At least
eight persons were killed and more
than a score injured in two fires in
tenement buildings on the west and
east sides early yesterday morning.
Flames trapped the tenants in
their rooms and many escaped death
by leaping from roof or window sill
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Deer Seen Near Lehigh.

According to the Lehigh Argus a
a deer was seen in that vicinity last
week by a number of farmers. 1t
is supposed to be the same animal
that was at the farm homes of w.
J. Fairfield and Ed Beightol, just
west of this city, a few days ago.
Farmers report that when last seen
it was going south. Fort Dodge was
telephoned to and it was found the
deer had not escaped from any Of
the parks about that city. There
are many of the animals at large
in the heavy timber in the south
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. Henry Marty Delightfully."- Entertained
Lady Friends At der Home Saturday
Mrs. Henry Marty delightfully."- enter.
tanned large number of her lady
friends ct her home Saturday, the
occasion being In honor Of her birth.
dag. The ladies arrived In the fore
noon and spent the entire day in Q
very enjoyable manner. At noon q
sumptious dinner, ss only Mrs. Marty
knows how to prepare, was served to
the guests. At i've O'Clock the ladies
departed after wishing her many more
such birthdays. Those present were:
Mesdsmes True Parsons, George
Leach, Lew Englebsrt. George Hum.
mel, J. F. Parks, ]. G. Richer, AL
Dearduf. D. g. Somarindyck, John
Mueller, Mat Bingham, A. L. Shannon,
w. A. Rankin, F.. d. Hummel. D. K.
Bachelor. John Foson, J. e. Clsaver,
g. I. Warner, Chas. Richards, Mrs
Kline and Mrs.. lAyman.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28
MONUMENT TO REV. HENRY
SMITH IS UNVEILED
DAKOTA PIONEERS ATTEND
ADDRESSES ARE MADE BY GOVERNOR
BYRNE. CONGRESSMAN MARTIN
and PROMINENT RESIDENTS

Deadwood, 8. D.. Aug. 2S.-Nearly
LOCO people, including many Of the
pioneer men and women from all parts
OF the Black Hills, assembled at q
point three miles from this city to wit.
ness the unveiling of the monument to
Rev. Henry Weston Smith, the martyr
Cd pioneer missionary of this city, who
was slain on that spot BY Indians in
1876. The event had been planned by
the Society Of Black Hills Pioneers,
who raised the necessary funds BY
subscription and erected shaft to the
memory OF one Of the celebrated early
day characters Of Deadwood.
Addresses were made BY Gov. Byrne,
Congressman Martin, Judge Rice,
George V. Ayres, president Of the
pioneer society: Mayor Franklin and
Rev. r o. Macintosh. The shaft was
unveiled by Mics Alice Ayres, while
the aomestake band, Of Lead, played
"America". Fifty automobiles con-
veyed the audience to and from the
city to the monument site.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28
Big FEATURE
lesis Gortson Will Do Sensational Stunts
at EdSem0nf Fair

Lests Gortson Will Do Sensational Stunts
at Edgemont Fair
The Fall River County Fair Manage.
mene announces Q very important
change In their program, whereby they
secure Louis Gortson, who is positively
tho sensation of the hour.
Gortson does the aerial tango. the
argentine wiggls and gives other dem.
onserations Of fancy flying. and is the
biggest surprise In exhibition flyina
this season.
The machine that is used By Gortson
70 genuine Curtiss Military type,
Mr. 0ortson is charming little fellow,
and will please the crowd far beyond
their expectations. He is accompanied
by hts mechanic and by his actine
manager, Mr.. Weaver.
The management sincerely believes
this will be one Of tho most sensational
acts ever shown in this part Of the
country,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28

OF Hot Springs, secretary and treasurer.
Mr. Hedrick was also selected "a
tournament manager for next year. AT
the suggestion Of the secretary Il was
decided to have Q ground manager for
the 1915 tournament whose duties Il
would be to look after the drawines.
run on the matches and have charge
OF the program and f. r, X. Hewlett.
OF Rapid City, was chosen for THE
position. It was also voted unanimous.
" by the association to remove al
territorial limit on entrances and make
ehs tournament open TO the world.
All those In attendance at this vear'a
tournament were more than pleased
with their treatment and with such
excellsnt courts, many forms Of enter.
tainment, etc. It was the general ex-
preston that next years tournament
would double and even treble this one
In entries and attendance.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28
PASSING OF WIN. CAvANAUGn
Well Known Hot Springs Man Passed Away
at Hafeens hospital Sunday

Well Kaowa Hot Springs Man Passed Away
at Hafgens Hospital Sunday
William ]. Csvanaugh, perhaps one
Of the most widely known men In the
Black Hills, died at tho Hargsns
hospital In this city, Sunday morning
after an extended illness. He had
been In the hospital for the past week
and the end was not unexpected.
william CavAnaugh was born in
Prince Edward Island In 1858 and died
in this city, Sunday August 23rd, 1914,
aged fifty seven years. The deceased
came to the Black Hills about twenty
years ago and being above the average
~ business man soon accumulated
considerable property. During the
gold rush in Alaska, Mr.. Cavanaugh
disposed Of his interests here and
departed for the north with about
$50 900 In money but due to unfortu-
nate circumstances lost practically the
entire amount. Later he returned here
and again built up his fortune bat
bsins opan handed and gsnsroua
hsartsd 70 fault good shars q thia
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28
FOR RIfLING LETTERS
Sioux Falls Postal Clerk is Placed Under
Arrest.


Sioux Falls, 8. D., August 2s.-
Charged with abstracting money from
two decoy letters sent through the
local postofilce, W. H. Tyler. clerk In
the Sioux Fails postofaoe, was arrested
by . deputy United States marshal.
AZ tho result Of his preliminary hear
ing before United States Commissioner
Conway the defendant was held under
bond Of 81 GOO for appearance before
the next federal grand jury. It ap.
pears that for some time money has
been pilfered from letters passing
through the Sioux Falls postofflce.
An inspector was assigned to the case
and finally had his suspicious directed
toward Tyler. Shortly before Tyler
went on duty early in the morning the
inspector. 1t is alleged, mailed the two
decoy letters. both containing money
directed to persons in Iowa. The in
spector then secreted himself in room
overlooking the mailing room, and is
alleged to have caught Tyler In the act
Of abstracting money from the letters.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28
Hot Springs, South Dakota Friday August 2eth lol4

OF the foreign situation ss it is desired
to keep this country strictly neutral
and to avoid anything that might give
o8enss to any parties to the European
controversy.
1t now seems probable that the
government will purchase number Of
vessels to start the building up Of our
merchant marine and to afford fscili
ties for our exporters for Shipping
American goods abroad. Congress will
10 asked to pass the necessary legisla
tton to carry this idea and it is more
than likely that bond issue of about
$3O.OOO,OOO will be authorized to pro.
vide funds to carry out this policy.
The bureau OF engraving and print.
tng has taken on $50 extra hands TO
help out in printing the $4Oo,Ooo,Ooo
emergency currency. The employees of
the bureau are working in twelve hour
shifts, the work continuing both night
and day. The printing Of this vast
number Of bills will establish a new
record as 1t is to be turned out In six
weeks. At the time Of the Spanish
American war 1t took ten months to
turn out s5oo.O00,O0o which was tho
record up to that time. Three thous.
and five hundred employees are en-.
gagged In this work.
A plan is being contemplated to pro.
vide Washington with comprehensive
system of municipal markets in an
endeavor to bring the cost Of living
within the means OF the ordinary in
dividual. It will be necessary. Of
course, to gain proper legislation from
congress before such q scheme can be
put into effect
According to q statement given out
BY John 8 Williams. controller Of the
currency, the financial condition in
this country is again about normal
This report is based on ststements
received from various sections Of the
country showing that the emergency
measures adopted by banks are now
being resciuded.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28
COMPANY OF STARS TO VISIT CITY

When the Sheehan English Opera Company
Comes to Morris Grand, Saturday Aug. 18th.
We will have an opportunity Of hear
ing combination which seldom pre-
sents itself, that Of hearing the worlds
most popular operas by an aggregation
OF stars, suoh as has rarely if ever be.
fore been gathered together In this
country. Heading this remarkable
aggregation 10 Joseph F. Sheehan, the
greatest Of oil American tenors and
surrounding him is an all-star aaQre.
cation of world renowned artists,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28

has gone to help some needy person.
For the past few years he has been
broken In health and welcomed the end
that he knew must soon come.
Funeral services we're conducted
from the Odd Follows hall Wednesday
by the Elks lodge Of Lead, of which he
was Q member. States Attorney He'd
rick made q few very appropriate
remarks on the character and good
works of the departed.
The remains were laid to rest in the
Evergreen cemetery.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-08-28
BRIDE DAUGHTER OF DR.. AND
MRS. W. j. MCR0BERTS
LIVE in ARIZONA
GROOM HAS GOOD POSITION WITH
GUCCENnElM MINING
INTERESTS

On Wednesday morning at the home
Of the brides parents on Bluff Avenue,
at the unconventional hour of six,
Miss Annie Myrtle McRoberts became
the bride Of DR.. Samuel Jesse Hanks.
The vows were spoken before Rev. D,
D. Tallman. Of the Presbyterian
church, only the nearest relatives were
present.
The bride was attired In q charming
gown Of blue chiffon crepe.
The marriage is sequel to college
romance which began several years age
at the Denver University. whore DR..
and Mrs. Hanks were classmates.
After the ceremony wedding break
fast was served Immediately after
which DR.. and Mrs. Hanks left By
automobile for Sylvan Lake at which
place they intend spending part of
their honeymoon.
DE-. Hanks is ct present connected
with the Guggenheim mining interests
at Hurley, Arizona In the capacity Of
corporation surgeon, and 1t Is there
that he will take his bride.
Hot Springs can Ill afford to lose go
capable and cultured young lady, and
yet We are glad that she can extend
her influence and carry her many &C.
cOmplishments with her into q new
field, where We hope she may recsive
the same appreciation and esteem al
has been accorded her in her home
town.
Mrs. Hanks was the guest Of honor
on Monday at luncheon given for her
BY the Shakespeare Club, and was at
that time elected to become an honor
ary member. She was also member
Of the local Drama Club.
As CITY librarian, Mrs. Hanks gained
the warm friendship and admiration of
many, and her unusually thorough
work in this position will continue to
t.e an example and stimulus to her
sucoessors.
Surely all the citizens Of Hot Springs
join In wishing DR.. and Mrs. Hanks
much joy and prosperity in their new
home.