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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
A Rejoinder.

Eds. Freeman Our val
ued friend Falstaff OSatter is good
natured on everything except poll
tics. When you touch that subject
he gets riled. To an innocent jab
at our hands a short time ago he
takes exceptions to our insisting
that the republican party is very
much alive, and refers to John T.
Drug and the writer as horrible eX-
amples of the antiquated relics of
human depravity who are still re-
publicans. AS to Mr. Drug, he is
amply able to take care of himself,
as L. M. Peterson will find out.
When old John shakes his shaggy
name a few more times Bro. Peter
son will find that instead of moving
into A. J. Peterson's hall in the
Hamilton county court house, viz
the Bull Moose route, he will have
plenty of opportunity to join Col
Roosevelt in a fishing trip down his
newly discovered River of Doubt.
While those two fool Swedes at
Stratford are actually letting their
angry passions rise, Fallstaff and
are the best of friends. We are
thoroughly agreed that while this
writer is an old fool, Falstaff is a
young fool, and we let it go at that.
We hope Falstaff will not let it get
too much under his epidermis that
after all the monumental labor OF
the political firm of Peterson & Sat-
ter it brought forth an avalanche of
an even dozen votes in their home
precincts-6 in Marion and in
Lincoln.
Yours for peace,
Simon Sogard.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Erecting Greenhouses.

Don E. Curtis, formerly of this
city, now of Corpus Christi, Texas,
town of about 5000 people, is go
ing to erect fine greenhouse there.
The Democrat says of it.:
D. E. Curtis manager of the new
Case de Flores greenhouses, an
nounced that all of the glass and
the California redwood material for
the erection of his greenhouses have
been received here. The shipment
consists of nine tons of glass, all
double strength, which will be used
in the building of greenhouses to
cover an area of 10000 square feet.
The redwood material all came d.
rect from the mill at Chicago.
Mr.. Curtis states that he expects
the houses will all be erected and
ready for us within a period of four
weeks. The location is in Nueces
Bay Heights.
Mr.. Curtis project is something
new for Corpus Christi and promises
to be the starting Of an important
industry. He will handle flowers,
bulbs and plants and flower seeds of
all kinds.
Formal opening of the Case de
Flores (greenhouse) will be an
nOunced in due time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
More About Dogs.

Eds. Freeman-Tribune: Those ar
ticles about the abuse of dogs call
forth my views. l don't approve al
lowing even a bed bug to suffer. My
idea is to eXtinguish the life and
not torture by pinning to the wall.
Same with dogs. I don't approve
allowing them to suffer from an &C
cident or any other cause, but en-
tinguish them.
Dogs as we'll as children have no
business in the middle of the street
without an attendant or protector.
Dogs should not be off the owners
premises except they be attended by
the owner or other person respon-
sible for their actions. Dogs should
be eliminated from our city. They
are a nuisance. They scare women,
children and horses and endanger
autos. They cause many accidents.
Why tolerate them?
IL VIC liz We " wy VI siiu1
will thin out the dogs, let us have
it enforced. If not, then let us have
one that will make dog owners col
lar their CANNES with their name
and put a tax on dogs so heavy that
the poor man is not able to pay
and the rich man will be obliged to
pay any damages caused by his dog.
I would suggest a s25 tax on males
and 500 on females. Such an ordi-
nance enforced for twenty years
would thin out the CANNES. I have
heard that dogs sometimes save hui
man life. 1 have also heard the
same said of whiskey. The rabies
season is coming on. Let us prepare
to avoid an epidemic by removing
the cause.
All cities of Importance dispose of
, the dog nuisance. Let us prove to
prospective residents that we are in
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
The Cats "Came Back. !"

There used to be an old manner
of the disposition Of a surplus of
cats which frequently overwhelms
the town dweller. This manner was
not at that dark age thought to be
a cruel one and was often practiced.
1t was to take the surplus ,popula-
ton of cats in a bag six or eight
miles into the country, drop them
out and ride swiftly away home,
with the happy thought that the
cats would of course find their way
to a farm house where people would
be kind to them and give them
plenty of milk and they would live
happy ever after. That was the
thought if there was any. Common,
sense tells us that this is cruel
and inhumane way to dispose of I'M
desirable cats. The chloroform
route is a sure one and a more kind
ly one than to leave them out in
the country to possible starvation.
Only few months ago a party OF
picnickers in the woods two miles
from any farmhouse were surpris-
ed to hear the unhappy wailing of
a cat just across the river from
their picnic grounds. The wailing
continued until one member of the
party, unable to stand the pitiful
cry, waded across the river and
found not only one, but two kittens
half grown and almost starved.
They were so frightened that they
could hardly be captured and in
pathetically emaciated condition.
The picnickers brought them to
their homes and fed them and car
ed for them.
The other day a family here in
the city took several half grown
kittens into the country six or sew
en- miles and dumped them out and
performed the usual stunt of driv-
ing off rapidly. The next morning
to their amazement the kittens
"came back" having travelled all
night to reach home. 1t must be
admitted that cats frequently grow
too numerous, but there is a hui
name way of dsposing of them, and
that is by using chloroform.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09

Mary Willis in 1865. Mr.. Lyon left
the house to attend to some cattle
and a short time later was discover
ed by Mrs. Lyon lying on the ground
by the kitchen door unconscious. He
never recovered.
T. A. Conklin was found dead in
his buggy near his home in Webster
City November 20, 1899. The cor
oner's jury pronounced his death due
to heart failure. On the same day
the family received a telegram an
nouncing the death of Mr.. Conklin's
son Dudley at Great Falls, Montana.
Mr.. Conklin came to Hamilton
county in the sixties. When he came
here he purchased a fine farm in the
suburbs of Webster City, where he
lived for more than thirty years. He
was man of good education and
took great interest in public mat
tiers.
o. w. Hicks, formerly editor of
the Graphic Herald, died at the in
sane asylum Monday, October 8,
1899. He was a man Of about thir-
ty-six years of age, unusually bright
and active and was man of great
promise. About four months prior
to the time of his death he lost his
reason and never recovered it.
Reuben S. Bennett, pioneer
bachelor, passed away in October,
1898. He left an estate valued at
about $4,000. A woman from Mon
tana by the name of Ruby j. Britt
appeared and claimed that she was a
daughter of Benefits and heir to
his estate. After a long trial, she
won her case in court and was ad-
judged to be Benefits sole heir.
Reub ben Bennett was a peculiar char
acter and lived the life of recluse.
He was a man of strict honesty, and
one who was moved by many gener-
GUS impulses.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
In Honor of Betsy Ross.

J. D. Sketchley of this city has
secured three clubs of twenty mem
bers each as contributors to the
American Flag House and Betsy
Ross Memorial Association. 1t is the
purpose of the association to pre-
serve the premises in Philadelphia
where Betsy Ross lived and where
the first flag of the United States of
America was made. The property
has already been secured. Any per-
son wishing to become identified
with this movement can do so by
becoming a member of the associa-
ton upon the payment of ten cents.
A certificate of membership is issued
to each contributor and to the per-
son getting up club of twenty
fine large picture is given. The
house in which Betsy Ross made the
flag is surrounded by business struct-
ures. 1t is the purpose of the assoc
citation to tear away the unsightly
buildings and make a suitable park
around the modest little building in
which the flag was created. The
will take subscrip-
tions for a few days if any of our
readers want to join the association.
Their names and remittance will
either be sent to the proper COM
mittee or turned over to Mr.. Sketch
lev. - -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
the metropolitan class.

the metropolitan CLASS.
If any person has a plea or argu-
ment in favor of dogs, now is the
time to speak up or ever after hold
his peace, while the dog catcher does
his duty. A. G. Kellogg.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09

Do the right and your ideal OF
it grows and perfects itself. Do the
wrong, and your ideal Of it breaks
up and vanishes.-James Martineau.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09

Old papers, &c a bundle, for sale
at this office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09

1916.
B. F. Miller died May 81, 1896.
He was born in Virginia, February
II, 1888 and came to Webster City
in 1867 and established the first
bank in Webster City, what is now
the Hamilton County State Bank.
He later established the Farmers
National Bank. He was man of
great force of character.
John G. Bonner died at his home
in Lakins Grove August 8, 1896. He
was born in Maryland in 1909, was
married to Mary Sedel in 1884 and
came to Hamilton county in 1859.
Charles Biernatzki, Sr., died in
Webster City August IA, 1896. He
was born in Poland in 1919, where
he served in the ranks of the rebel
lion in 1916. He came to Hamilton
county in 1858 and located in Inde
pendence township.
H. G.. Culp died November,
1896. He was born in Marshall
county, Iowa, in 1864. Came to
Hamilton county in 1892. Soon be-
came engaged in the real estate
/ business as member of the firm of
Culp and Lee. During his short life
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15

pie as the velvet itself instead of be-
ing heavy and unwieldly as the jetted
fabrics of other days.
Another stunning lower skirt, as
we'll as the body of the jacket, of this
jetted material. The sleeves and
tunic were of velvet. The wide vel
vet collar had band of fitch around
it.
Cloth of gold and silver are also
used extensively. A wonderful gown
of black satin had tunic of cloth
of gold and wide satin girdle, or
sash of black satin, swathed the
waist, the. ends being tied in a care
less bow at the back of the left hip,
in the midst of which nestled a
in the middst of which nestled a
Another wonderful costume, in
part like an Egyptian dancing girls
costume, the bodice like a coat of
mail, had plain, but not tight-fitting
| waist of steel and gold paillettes, re-
minding one of the wonderful old
steel and gold paillettes, reminding
one of the wonderful old steel arm.
ors, inlaid and embossed so beauti
fully with gold The waist reached
to the widest point of the hips, where
Egyptian effect of he costume com
menced in clinging foundation skirt
of white, over which hung a tunic OF
gold lace. Strands of heavy, glossy
jet were looped from the waist and
hung low, making the tunic swing
and sway in peculiarly Oriefltaa
manner. Offsetting this Oriental note
a queer narrow train, edged with 9
band Of fur, was so arranged that il
the event of dancing it could BIZ
easily caught up and mingled with
the underdraperies in an unnoticea
BILE manner.
The kirts of tailored suits anG
dresses are worn full short, just be
low the shoe-tops being considered
quite a conservative length. The
plain skirts are fuller, though many
have their width confined by band
of fur just above the hem, making
the part of the skirt showing below
quite like a ruffie.
popularity according to these Paris
models, for coats with cape effects
in the back and quaint shoulder capes
were seen on some of the smartes
garments. A costume in red velvet
was a strong reminder of the scarle
robe of a cardinal with it's round
shoulder capes edged with beaver. A
five-inch strip of this same fur band
ed the skirt above the hem.
Beaver, fitch, Persian lamb, ani
kolinsky, which is Russian pOle-ca
and resembles sable in color, are the
furs which will be widely used. Til
less ermine is also used. A stun
ming opera cloak of geranium rec
velvet had an immense collar of pure
white ermine.
The combination of fabrics cOntin
ues to be strong style note and in
the first costume illustrated is shown
the combination of tete de negre
brown broadclOth and black satin
The new short length Of bauque is
used for the waist, with fronts Of
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15

case of make or break with many of
them and it Immediately became a
battle of wits, for no one desired to
leave without their purchases, and
interesting stories are told of the
tenacity and ingenuity displayed.
One enterprising New York dress
maker from the regions of Fifth
Avenue persuaded .ier party of four
to discard all but absolute necessi-
ties and carry some of her models in
their hand-grips. She also bought a
number of very personal looking
pieces of hand-luYgage and filled
them as we'll. Imagine their conser-
nation when at the station the next
morning at six o'clock there were l.
900 pieces of baggage ahead of them
and the officials refused to take any
more. However, with a judicious tip
here and there, they were at last
checked; but, instead of being put on
the train for London, they were acct
dentally placed on the train for
Liege Madam sank back and famed
herself until her reason returned to
her and then she concluded that as
they were plainly marked London
she would hope that they would get
there, and they did.
Quite different was the spirit of
London. The horrors of the war had
not touched it in the same way it had
Paris. In Paris an entire establish
ment was closed in the morning, be-
cause the husband or brother of an
employe had gone to the front, only
to open again in the afternoon, while
over all brooded suspense not at
the time felt in London, where enthu-
siasm reigned. In London the children
formed into little regiments and
marched in the streets, with sticks
for guns and tin-pans for drums, and
the authorities, realizing the conta-
gion of spontaneous enthusiasm, en-
deavored to let them go their way
unchecked.
But to return to clothes.
Some of these garments brought
back with such difficulty have at last
reached us, and a few, very few,
openings are the consequence. AS
long as the uncertainty of this con-
fiict continues each importation may
be the last for some time, and there
fore is of double interest
The scintillating effect of jet pail
lettes and rhinestones are supreme in
evening gowns and are used to trim
the more staid garments for every
day wear. For instance, a charming
afternoon dress of black chiffon vel
vet had sash of jet which crossed
in front and tied in a bow in the back
The jet was SO closely and beautifully
applied that the sash seemed as sup
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15

KENTUCKY TRACTION & TERM.
INAL COMPANY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15
ACUTE INDIGESTION.

81 was annoyed for over a year by
attacks of acute indigestion, followed
by constipation" writes Mrs NJ. j.
Gallagher, Geneva, N. Y. 81 tried ev-
erything that was recommended to
me for this complaint but nothing did
me much good until about four
months ago saw Chamberlain's Tab
lets advertised and procured bottle
of them from our druggist. l soon
realized that I had gotten the right
thing for they helped me at once
Since taking two bottles of them /
can eat heartily without any bad
effects" Sold by all dealers.
(adv-sept.)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15
RHEUMATISM PAINS STOPPED.

The first application of Sloan's Lin
iment goes right to the painful part
it penetrates without rubbing-it
stops the Rheumatic Pains around
the joints and gives relief and COM
fort. Don't suffer! Get a bottle to-
day! 1t is family medicine for all
pains, hurts, bruises, cuts, sore
throat, neuralgia and chest pains.
Prevents infection. Mr.. ChaS. H.
Wentworth, California, writes :-,It
did wonders for my Rheufatism, pain
is gone as soon as l apply it. i rec
Ommend it to my friends as the best
Liniment l ever used" Guaranteed.
Csc at your Druggist.
(adv-sept.)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15
PARIS FASHIONS
IN SPITE OF WAR
New Models Which Show
Glitteling Jett, Paillettes
and RhinestoneS.
SHORT SKIRTS
AND WIDER;
NEW YORK, Sept. IL.

NEW YORK, Sept. II.
The descent of the stupendous war
cloud which has enveloped Europe
was so swift and all enveloping that
every one was taken by surprise.
Paris was full of buyers from all the
great retail and wholesale houses,
completing their purchases for the
winter. The order for them to leave
within four days or to be detained
for an indefinite period was startling
in the extreme, especially as trunks
would not be transported. 1t was a
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15
A Suit Showing the New Lines of
Coat and Skirt for Fall
and Winter Wear.

brown, the sleeves and sides of black
satin. The tunic of brown is cut in
scallOps around the lower edge and
bound with black braid, while the
narrow lower skirt is of the black
satin.
The smartly tailored suit illustrat-
ed is of dark green repp and shows
the newest line of jacket and skirt.
The standing velvet collar of the
jacket is topped by the new high col
lar of the blouse, which is practically
a straight piece of cloth with q
straight frill around the top. On
some of the more extreme waists this
collar frill comes up about the face
like great white cally lily.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15
DIZZY? BILIOUS? coNsTIPATED?

DR.. Kings New Life Pills will cure
you, cause helathy flow of Bile and
ribs your stomach and Bowels of
waste and fermenting body poisons.
They are a Tonic to your Stomach
and Liver and tone the general sys-
tenn The first dose will cure you
of that depressed, dizzy, bilious and
constipated condition. Csc all Drug
gists.
(adv-sept.)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15
(adv-sept.)

Any woman can go shopping when
she hasn't nickle. But she would
not think of starting out unless she
carried young suit case containing
a powder rag.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15

Many a man is going through life
pushing a wheelborrow loaded with
imaginary troubles and wondering
why he can't get ahead of other
men.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-09-15

If the spectacle Of girl losing
something is a shocking sight, most
men enjoy being shocked.
People are like jokes Nine out of
every ten are poor.
What has become of the old-fash-
Toned girl who used to come home by
bedtime? s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14
CHOSEN PRESIDENT FOR
TWENTY-FlRST TIME
Arkansas Man Again Honored by
Beptist Convention Here.

Election of officers was the only busi-
ness before the delegates TO the thirty
fourth annual National Baptist Conven-
tion, colored, this morning at Convention
Hail, Broad street and Allegheny ave-
nue.. The Rev. f. C. Morris of Arkansas,
was reelected President for the twenty
first time The others elected were'
Vice President w. q. Parks. Philadelphia.
Urea s,rer. REL A. ]. STOKES, Alabama.
Auditor Rev. Robert Mitchell Kentucky
Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board,
REV l., q. Jordon Philadelphia.
= eecretary National Publication Board, rev.
r., H. Boyd, philadelphia. .
Secretary Baptist Young Peoples Union
rev B w. tsaacs, Tennessee.
Secretary Educational Board, Rev. 3. h.
General secretary, Professor r. .. ffudson,o Of
Alabama assistant secrearies Rev. u.
Fuller. Tennessee; Rev, +. IL Mcdonald Min
resota REV r. A. Wilson oklohoma, and 3.
n. Gross Texas
The Rev. e. J. Fisher. OF Chicago, pre-
sented an invitation from the Board of
Trade of that cry and signed by the
Mayor of Chicago and the Governor Of
Illinois inviting the Baptists to hold their
next convention there. The Invitation was
accepted this afternoon by a unanimous
vote. The convention has been in session
here since September O. and will wind up
its work today and adjourn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14
HANDSOME FALL CosftuMEs
Striking Effects Exhibited ht Fall
Opening Of oppenheim, Colllhs Co.

Striking Effects Exhibited ut Fall
Opening Of oppenheim, oollihs Co.
Short basque effects, combined With
long redingote coats, promise to be a
pronounced feature OF this winters style
in street costumes, while in evening
gowns velvets, tulle and satins hold first
place-and In hatland large hats and
small turbans. trimmed with fur, flowers
feathers and fruit are among the newest
creations.
A striking costume carrying out the
basque and long-coat effect is shown
among the creations in the Oppenhefm,
Collins Company fall opening. One note
worthy in the basque redingote effect is
fashioned of wood-brown combinations.
Handsome evening gowns were also
shown. One of black chiffon velvet is
made with flare tunic and bodice of rich
rose velour, finished with a sleeveless eff
feet and trimmed with tulle.
The hats we're noticeable for their ar
tlstic shapes, and one especially good
looking one in black velvet was trimmed
with rich punches of grapes and black
feathered sprays.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14
ASYLUM KEEPER IN COURT
Returns to Norristown, Although
Wife Says He Made Death Threat.

A recurrence Of the mental disorder.
which four years ago caused his com
mitment 10 the Norrstowu Insane Asy.
lum, today brought Louis Vogel, Of 2gth
ana Oakdale streets. before Magistrate
Morris at the 18th and York streets po-
lice station. He was accused OF having
threatened to kill his wife, Martha, and
to burn their house.
Voge' was arrested by Patrolman Com
merry, OF the 26th and York streets police
station, after his wife appealed 10 the
police for protection. She said he had
chased her through the house. with an
axe, and that he had said he would burn
the house Il she escaped.
When Magistrate Morris learned tnat
NoEel had been dischar-ed from III.
Noristowu asylum as cured TWO years
ago, and that since then be. has brru
employed there as n keeper he decided
Dot % hold him and advised him 90 re-
t.u. This Vogel agreed to do.
Mrs Nugrl testified tuat dIru- rho Two
years he has been working there me- has
visited her every three weeks Yesterday
was tra first time, she said that ne
showed any evidence Of his former mad
ness she was satisfied 20 have him re-
leased upon his promise 10 return to
work.