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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
No CONTEST AT
SCHOOL ELECTION
J. L. Peterson, S. s. Parkhurst AMI
w. B. Rood Elected Without
Opposition.

The school election yesterday
passed off quietly, there being nc
contest of any kind. This is unusual
in Webster City. In years agone
school elections have been holly con.
tested all along the line and it was
generally conceded that such cleo
lions furnished the pretext to "get
even" with some one. However, a
new era of peace and good will
seems to have settled over the
school district and the election OF
yesterday was a sort of get to-
gether' election. There were only
forty-four votes cast. as follows:
For school directors for a term of
three years, j. L. Peterson and S. S.
Parkhurst were elected, Mr.. Peter
son receiving "A votes and Mr.. Park
hurst 43. Mrs. John Sterling re-
ceived one vote. w. B. Rood receiv-
ed A votes for school treasurer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
In Favor of Tolls,

In closing business letter to the
Freeman-Tribune, H. D. Ballard,
now of Lincoln, Nebraska, says:
Wishing you continued success
and good health I hope the present
administration will continue in
what I call good work and some of
it is the most important since the
later occurrences of the war of the
rebellion. l am for the collection of
tolls for the Panama Canal just as
much as / would be in favor of the
government collecting railroad fares
on a line the people owned. The
government should not favor one
business more than another, because
discrimination is wrong. The people
built the canal and are entitled to
get back some Of that great expense
in the future. 30 =,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Looking Over His Fences.

Judge w. B. Quarton of Algona
prospective candidate for congress
the city today to look over his po-
litical fences. The judge is almost
persuaded and it is likely that he
will announce himself a candidate
in few days. He is a good cam
paigner and deservedly popular all
over the Tenth district. If there is
any district in the state where the
moosers can hope to win it is right
here in the Tenth and there is no
man in the district who could get
more votes than Judge Quarton on
the third party ticket.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
ILL
The Way to Find Out.

Local sportsmen are wondering
what next will develop in the spring
hunting puzzle. Congressman Green
of this state has written to sports
men in his district in answer to in
quiries and states that the federal
game law only applies to federal
waters. such as the channels of the
Mississippi and Missouri rivers. and
not to interior lakes or rivers or ev-
en- tributaries Of federal waters,
This is the opposite of the opinions
handed out by federal officers gener-
ally and the hunters here believe
that the only possible way of find
ing out the correct letter Of the law
Is to try it out. And some of them
expect to do hunting this spring.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Annual Inspection of Company c


The members of Company G. of
this city, are hard at work prepar-
ing for the annual inspection which
takes place next Friday evening.
Non-commissioned officers schools
have been held regularly and drills
were held last evening and and will
be this evening. The equipment
of the company is in first class con-
dition and model inspection is ex-
pected by the officers. While the
full strength of the company will
not be present it is expected that
ninety per cent of the men will be
out to help raise the standard of in
spection. Lieutenant Sidney Maize,
who is the inspecting officer, has
proven to be highly satisfactory in
other cities where he has held in
spections and the National Guard
officers in this city are looking for
ward to one of the finest inspec-
tions ever held here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Miss Baker to Give Program.

Miss Rose Evelyn Baker, head OF
the oratory department in Cornell
college, Mount Vernon, Iowa, will
render a program of readings in the
Methodist church, Friday evening,
March ~, under the auspices of the
Eltekah Sunday school class. Miss
Baker was formerly principal in the
high school and is we'll known to
residents Of this city. She is read
er with much ability and will, no
doubt, enjoy good audience the
evening Of her entertainment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Secures New Position.

Ray Wood has resigned his posi-
ton as clerk in the Mercantile
grocery department and accepted one
with the International Correspond
ence schools, Scranton, Pennsyl-
vania. He will act as assistant I'M
der H. o. Hitchcock, who has the
management of the Correspondence
schools in this section of Iowa, with
headquarters in Fort Dodge. Mr..
Wood will leave for Fort Dodge to-
morrow and commence his new du-
ties Immediately.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Elks Elect Officers.

At their last meeting the regular
annual election of officers was hello
at the club rooms of the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks and
the following members were elected
as officers: B. A. Wilson, Exalted
Ruler. E. S. Boudinot, Leading
Knight; Harold J. Smith, Loyal
knight: j. A. Boeye, Lecturing
knight; Geo. c. Tucker, Secretary
j. R. Kamrar, Treasurer; Chas. A.
Harris, Inner Guard; Emmett Hanra-
han, Tiler; P. j. Brandrup, Trustee
and delegate to Grand Lodge. The
installment of the new officers will
take place on April 3rd.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
fort DODGE Men. !. !. !.
Want COLISEUM
Auto Dealers Prime Movers in I'm
afs' d
dertaking-Commer Club
Interested.

Fort Dodge Messenger: A move
ment for the erection of coliseum
large enough to hold big events
such as auto shows, large conven'
lions and other gatherings was
launched today when the Fort Dodge
Auto Dealers Association through
their secretary, Geo. w. Tremain
said that they would be in a posi-.
ton to give $1,000 for one weeks
rent next year if a coliseum is con.
lstructed. This money would be
paid in advance, to start the move.
ment for the new building.
The dealers have just closed a
successful auto show, but they feel
that the success would have been
much greater had a larger building
than the armory housed the show.
More exhibits could have been plac-
ed upon exhibition and more peo-
pie would consequently have been
attracted. The armory was crowd
ed to its capacity almost every day
of the show, but it is likely that
more people would have attended
had the facilities been such as to
handle larger crowds.
j.. R. Mulroney, president of the
Commercial Club, said today that
the club would like to receive the
encouragement Of the citizens of the
city in the project that has been
started by the Fort Dodge auto deal
ers. He said he thought the club
would be glad to undertake the
work of furthering this movement
if the necessary support was forth
coming.
Mr.. Mulroney declared that the
need of such a building is apparent
and that in his opinion the proposed
building would be self supporting.
It. cSh1d be used to house the two
military companies, would be good
place for conventions, large shows
and expositions, Fort Dodge would
be able to handle the large state
meets and conventions with such a
permanent building.
1t was Mr.. Mulroney's opinion
that a building could be constructed
for $4,000, the cost of suitable
site included The land, he; esti-
mated at about twenty thousand dol.
lars, which would leave $4,000 for
the building. For this sum a large
and imposing building, suitable for
future needs for an indefinite time,
could be constructed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
The Crooked Creek.

One of the members of the COM
mercial league while talking this
morning about the identification of
the Crooked Creek road said that he
had understood in a indirect way
that the Burnhams.to whom the road
would revert If President Loring re-
fused to pay interest on the $112,-
500 bonds, intended to electrify it
in the near future If they secured 1t.
While no authority is given for this,
it is understood that the road at
present pays only operating expen-
ses.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
BOARD LETS FIVE
DITCH CONTRACTS
Many Bidders Were Present Yester-
day to Bid Upon the Work
to be Done.

| There We're many bidders in at
tendance at the meeting of the board
Of supervisors yesterday TO bid upon
the work for which cont, acts were
made. Contractors who contest for
work of this kind IN Hamilton eoun-
ty feel that they get square deal
in that the board has no favorites
to reward nor enemies to punish,
hence the people who pay the bills
are getting the service at reasonable
prices. Contracts for five bitches
were let yesterday as follows:
The uncompleted portion of TIC
Pray-Glaman, No. 1874, located in
Ellsworth township, went to Jensen
& Dean, of this county, at $4,000.
The Lecksell No. 154 in Webster
township was secured by the Nation
al Sewer Pipe company and Holcan
e. Sweeney of this city. The sewer
pipe company secured the contract
for the tile at $2,2S6.57, and Hol-r
can & Sweeney the labor at 3d.
0S4.S9.
The Cottington No. 1855, in Web :
ster township, went to S. J. Getting
ton at $199. This is very small
district and embraces only about
forty acres. ~e:-~
Harry Hildahl of Jewell secured
the contract for the Rolling No. 1876
in Lyon township at $2,605.
The Tweed, No. 1877, in Ellsworth
township, went to the National
Sewer Pipe company and Harry
Hildahl. The company will furnish
the tile at $1,43O.33 and Hildahl
will do the work at $92S.1O. ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Almost Persuaded.

Fort Dodge Messenger: Major
Frank Lund of Webster City who
was here yesterday talking over
Iowa National Guard affairs, declar-
ed to several friends that he has
just about decided to run for Con-
gress against Congressman F. P.
woods OF Estherville. Mr.. Lund has
represented Hamilton county at Des
Moines and has made a name for
himself by his independence of ac-
ton. On several occasions he prov
ed the thorn in the sides of those
whose bills did not meet his approx
al. I'LL
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
In Memoriam of Mrs. Eliza Clark.


On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. A
A. Weaver, formerly of Webster City
and her brother accompanied the
mortal remains of their beloved
mother, Mrs. Eliza Clark, from Chi
cago to a final resting place at
Perrysburg, N. Y, the old home
town where others of the family
have been buried.
Mrs. Clark was born in St. Lau-
renee Co., N. Y, in 1913, and would
have been ninety-six years old next
May. Her passing away was quite
sudden, after a few days of partial
helplessness.
A short time before she died she
murmured, II shall do no more work
today" She had loved to work and
her busy hands were indeed loath to
lay aside the knitting and mending
that had been devised for her pleas
ure. The names of those she loved
were often on her lips. Even when
in a semi-unconscious state she con-
tinually repeated her daughters
name, and thus she passed painless
ly away with look, of happiness re-
tanned in her marble features.
1.-TWO hands upon the breast,
their labors done,
Two pale feet crossed in rest, their
race is rum"
Mrs. Clark had lived with her
daughter, Mrs. Weaver, for more
than a quarter of a century; and her
absence will for a long time be
deeply felt in the home she had
helped to make happy. For seven
teen years the deceased lived in
Webster City, and was peculiarly de-
voted to the memory of her life and
there
A. A. Weaver.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Real Estate Transfers,

Ray Hendrickson and VT to M. l..
attestad-wd-sw 15-S7-23.-s21,-
10000.
I P. W. Lee and WI to H. F. Price
-wd-nw NV 14-S9-26.-s5.OOO.
Bascom Huddlestun and WI to P.
A. Mature and F. Barquist-wd-se
-ek ne 24-S7-26.-$41,OOO.O0.
John T. Albright ct al to Chas.
W. Albright-wd-ne nw-nw ne
25-SS-26.-s14,2OO.OO.
Lulu l.. Buick and hush to l.. E.
Observation-Disclosures 2, 8, and 5.
blk 4. Lawn Hill addition, w. c.
$S,O0O.OO.
Lucy M. Ellis and hush to A. M.
Potter-wd-lot and ek 6, blk
40, w. C.-$1,25O.OO.
A. NJ. Potter to Eva B. Potter,
wd--lot 5 and e1s 6. blk 40, w. c.
|-$1.OO.
J. w. Pearce ct al to O. L. Gill
bert-wd-lots 90, "a, 25, 26. 81,
Pearce's addition, Kamrar.-$2,5OO
Osmund Shane and VT to John
and Thomas Cartney-wd-nw
and ne-27, 26 and 27-S9-23.-s52.-
$4,000.
j. N. Garth and VT to Peter Froh-
ling-wd-sw and NV and WIZ ne
12-S9-25.-S6O.4O 10000
Vernon M. Taylor to Lillian Gla-
man-wd-lot 10. blk 5, D. Jewell
addition, jewell Junction.-$2O0.O 90.
Francis NJ. Dingman and WI to
Chas. w. Albright-wd-se Sc "a
SS-26.-s6.4OO.OO
II. L. Hampton and VT to c. s.
Vegors-wd-nw ne 1S-S7-26.-
$4,9O5.6O.
Victor A. Holstrum and WI to G.
c. Buechler-wd-nh NV 33-S7-26.
SIP, 100000.
Clarence l.. Carlson and VT to
Hannah Fallein-wd-part blk 1.
Nick. S. D. out lot A, Stratford-
s1,9O0.OO.
Clara A. Powers and hush to E.
W. and G. w. Cooper-wd-lots /.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Z, blk 10, McV. addi-
ton, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
S. NJ. Brinton Dead,

Word was received today by l.. A
McMurray of the death of S. NJ
Brinton, who resided near Pitts
burg, Penn. Mr.. Brinton was a
brother of the late NJ. H. Brinton
of Ellsworth and was known by
many people here whose acquain-
lance the deceased had made on fire.
quent visits to his brother and fam
lily. Mr.. Brinton must have died
rather suddenly, as Mrs. Brinton of
Ellsworth had only recently return
ed home from visit with the fam
lily and he was we'll at that time.
Mrs. Brinton returned to Pittsburg
last Saturday on account of her
brother-in-law's illness. No partic-
ulars have yet been received here as
to the cause of Mr.. Brinton's death.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
District Court.

The case Of Peter Owenson VS.. the
Board of Supervisors is being argu-
ed today, the entire forenoon being
taken up by counsel. While it was
expected to try three other similar
cases this week the counsel for both
sides reached an agreement this
morning to continue the other cases
until the next term of court.
The next case on the assignment
NJ. j. Monsager.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
The Fire Alarm.

The fire department was called
out about one o'clock this afternoon
supposedly to fight fire at the Mrs.
w. F. Smith home on Elm street,
but when they arrived there they
found that the SCOT in the chimney
had been burning thereby leading
the person who turned in the alarm
to believe that a fire was in prog
,reSS,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
STATE OFFICER
TO SPEAK HERE
State Manager Will Address Yeo.
menry in Yeomen Hall Tomor-
row Night.

George N. Fink, of .Des Moines
the state manager of the Brother.
hood Of American Yeomen, will ar.
rive in the city tomorrow and will
address the members of that lodge
in Yeomen hall tomorrow evening.
His subject will be Views of Yeo-
menry,' and will be accompanied
by stereopticon pictures.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Remember the Lecture,

We wish to remind farmers and
citizens generally not to forget the
soil culture lecture to be given to-
morrow afternoon at the armory by
DR.. w. e. Taylor of Moline, III. This
lecture will start at two o'clock and
will be interesting and instructive,
as DR.. Taylor does nothing but lect-
ure on this subject and is accounted
one OF the finest soil experts in the
country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
The Cradle Roll.

Mr.. and Mrs. Amin Weeks of
Holmes, Iowa, are the proud par
ents of a ten pound baby daughter,
born March End. Mrs. Weeks will
be remembered as Miss Julia
Amundson, daughter of S. Amund-
son, of this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Fort Dodge Wins Van Patten Cup.

Fort Dodge Wins Van Patten Cup.
In the basket ball contest held
Saturday night at Fort Dodge for
the Van Patten cup, the Fort Dodge
high school won, with score of Sc
to 10 in the final game with Water
loo, which decided the contest. The
Webster City high school was enter
ed in this contest but owing to the
sickness of two of the players, were
unable to take part.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

DR.. Wilbert Shallenberger, spec.
ialist in chronic, nervous and spec.
ial diseases, will make his 161st Wis.
it to Webster City, Hotel Wilson
Monday p. M, March 10th. Dr.
Shallenberger has made many re.
markable cures and has treated hun
dreds of patients in Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
St, Patrick's Day Tea.

The March committee Of the Con-
gregational ladies aid society will
serve a tea on St. Patrick's Day,
next Tuesday, in Wilson hall. A
musical program will also be given
during the afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Spring is approach lg, for fiocks OF
wild geese have been observed fly
ing over during the last twenty-four
hours.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

e. J. Hamlin, who conducts an
auto repair shop at the former Barr
Terrell garage, has rented the
rooms over the garage and, with his
mother, Mrs. Mary Cory of Fort
Dodge, has already moved into
them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
Death of Delos Porter.

Delos Porter, for many years re-
siding in Duncombe and well known
to many Webster City people, died a
few days ago in Texas, where he
went couple of months ago for his
health. He leaves wife and five
children. ,....--s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Mrs. Rose Minshall of Logan, who
is visiting her sister, Mrs. c. H
Kamphoefner and family, is suffer
ing with an attack of mumps.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Roy G. Austin, who is i'll with
typhoid, is very much improved, and
is now on the road to recovery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Miss Nettie Bossert, who has been
i'll for three weeks with severe
case Of grippe, is better and able to
be up and about the house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

VIM. Whiteman, who has been i'll
for several months with rheuma-
tism, went to Colfax this morning
for treatment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Master Harry Inlay, little son o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Inlay of Jew.
ell, is in Mercy hospital and ha:
been quite i'll but is now much i'm.
proved.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

J. Flint, uncle Of Mrs. w. H. Barr,
who resides with the Barr family on
west Bank street, is in critical
condition suffering with heart
trouble.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McAnally are
moving into the house on West
Second street recently vacated by
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bateman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

The treble clef club will meet Fri
day night at 1880 o'clock at Ruth
Stevenson's studio The hostesses
will be Lee Hill and Mildred Hoot.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Floyd Helmick has accepted the
position in the Mercantile grocery
department made vacant by the res
ignation of Ray Wood, and began
his new duties this morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Mrs. Will Loder, who lives near
Jewell, has been in Mercy hospital
for three weeks. She was operated
on for a complication of troubles and
is getting along as well as could be
expected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
The Cradle Roll.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Brinkema, who
live near Kamrar, are the parents of
IA new baby son.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barton Of
5231A Bank street, are the proud
parents of a six and half pound
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

The L. A. S. of the NJ. E. church
will meet on Wednesday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock at the church. Re-
freshments will be served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Mrs. w. H. Barr is confined to her
bed with the grippe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Clerk Sterling has issued a marri-
age license l. to Bertimis Mortvedt
and Agnes Peterson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

The Superior Rebekah lodge will
serve their usual six o'clock supper
tomorrow evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

FOR SALE-Yellow dent seed corn,
highly bred. Pure bred Swedish
select oats. Martin phone 42S.
W. o. Mcconnell. d-f-to-April1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
FOR SALE-Full blood Orphington

ROSTERS. Mrs. w. J. Birdsall.
9d1f2t2*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Don Doty is i'll with the mumps.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

FOR SALE-Good violin cheap. Call
at this Office or phone PIT 1-s.
10d6s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

FOR SALE-My residence, corner
Des Moines and Walnut streets,
with ~ feet frontage on Des
Moines and 1872 on Walnut. Price
$3.50. Possession in thirty
days. w. F. Hunter. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-03-10

Fine Job Work ut this once.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-19
MELLEN TO RESUME
 TESTIMONY TODAY
Promises to Give Details of Transae- tions and Names of Persons Who Profited.

Washington, May 1s.-Charles s. Mellen, former president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road. arrived tonight in Washington to resume before the interstate com merce commission tomorrow his test1- mony dealing with financial transac- tions of the New Haven road and it's subsidiaries.
 Chief Counsel Folk of the commits sion announced tonight that there had been no change in the programme Tor the inquiry. MT. Mellen has informed the commission that he will reveal all facts in his possession concerning the intricate stock manipulations by which the New Haven acquired some of its subsidiaries.
 He promises to give not only dates and details of the transactions, but the names of the persons who promoted and proflted by them.
 In the opinion of members of the commission, such revelations may give those who lost money through the transactions power to recover some, at least, of their losses through court proceedings.
 It appeared unlikely tonight that any of the New Haven's directors would be called to testify before Mir. Mellen's narrative is completed. It was expect ed he would be on the stand several days.