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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
are not going to bind themselves as
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are not going to bind themselves as
to just what they will do.
There are as good men and just as
strong temperance workers as Rev.
Wright who do not agree with him
in regard to the desirability Of the
repeal of the mulct law. In the
judgment of the Freeman-Tribune
that is one of the best temperance
laws Iowa ever had. It is so far
ahead of state wide prohibition that
there is no comparison. We remem-
Der when state wide prohibition was
in effect, any man with the price of
a keg of beer could open a saloon
in the wet counties. In those days
saloons fiourished in scores of places
where they cannot survive under the
mulct law. Statewide prohibition
will be the thing at the proper time
when public sentiment will sus-
tain it.
This same organization had Judge
Lee put down as wet, yet in such
saloon towns as Dubuque, Daven-
port, Council Bluffs, Sioux City and
Ottumwa the saloon-keepers almost
to a man were against Lee and for
Clarke. How does it happen that the
anti-saloon league and the saloon
men in many instances indorse the
same men and vote the same ticket?
1t is because the league is dominat-
ed by lot of good men who are i'm
practicable politicians, while the
saloon interests are dominated by a
lot of bad men who are practical
when it comes to politics and play
ing the game in their own interests.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Juvenile Band Organizes.

At recent meeting of the mem
bers of Prof. Lamos' juvenile band
the boys organized with the follow
ing officers: Manley SweaZey, pres
ident; Hilmer Christopherson, secre-
tary and treasurer. The boys will
continue the work under Prof. La
mos leadership through the summer
months, meeting every Monday and
Friday.
It is planned to give concert
next Sunday, which will be Observ-
ed as memorial day by the local can
ton of Odd Fellows.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Cradle Roll.

Born, June 5th, to Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Callies, residing on Walnut
street, a nine pound sen.
1t will be of interest to Webster
City friends to know that Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Wood of Lakeside, Neb.
are the happy parents of a baby son
born two months ago. Mrs. Wood
was formerly Miss Maude Lee Of This
city.
Born, June 6, 1914, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Wilson, residing ten miles
east of the city, nine pound son,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
More improvements.

The church of the Nazarene, To-
Gated on Seneca street and which
was recently finished, is now receiv-
ing the finishing touches. 1t has
been reprinted and a fine cement
walk has been placed leading from
the church steps to the sidewalk.
The windows have been fitted with
full length screens and preparations
have been begun for finishing the
basement walls. 1t is hoped that
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Impracticable Temperance Workers

Rev. John Wright, acting SUPER
intendent of the Iowa anti-saloon
league, is doing the prohibition
cause no good by some Of the meth
DDS he is employing. In his address
at the Methodist church Sunday
night he assailed Senator Chase,
CHASING the senator with the saloon
legislators. His basis for this was
the refusal of Mr.. Chase to answer
certain questions propounded by the
anti-saloon league. The Freeman
Tribune believes the people of Ham
ilton county are better qualified to
Judge Senator Chase's qualifications
than an outsider.
The question box may be all right
to determine the standing of some
men. There are candidates, howev-
intimidated by any organization, set
of men or combination, and Senator
CnaSe Is ouc vi IHeH. He fIeeHdu-
Tribune imagines that when the let
ter from the inquisitors Of the anti
saloon league found it's way into Mr..
Chase's hands, it lost no speed in
reaching the waste basket. Such
questions furnish an easy way for
the dodger in politics who promises
anything to get votes, but men who
wish to retain their independence
and be left free to use their own
Judgment upon matters of this kind
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Brother is Dead.

L. A. McMurray received a dis
patch Saturday afternoon bringing
the sad intelligence of the death of
his brother, John c. McMurray, of
Worcester, Mass. He was II years
of age and leaves a wife and two
sons. There were no particulars in
regard to his death. However, he
had a stroke of paralysis a year ago
and it is supposed he had the Sec
ond attack at this time. Mr.. Nc
Murray died at his summer home in
West Darlington, Rhode Island. Mr..
l.. A. McMurray left Sunday after
noon to attend the burial services.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09

the society will be able to complete
class rooms in the basement this
spring which will be much appreci-
ated by the Sunday school depart
ment. The pile of dirt on the lot
adjoining the church will be remov-
ed and made more slightly in the
near future. With these improve
ments the church property assumes
a neat and substantial appearance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
German Lutheran Song Service.

A large attendance filled the Ger
man Lutheran church Sunday eve
ming and enjoyed the song service
rendered by the chorus choir. The
program included duet by Miss
Lillian Smith and Rev. H. A.
Koenig; solos by both of these vo-
calists; a ladies' chorus, and several
other selections rendered by the
choir. The church was beautifully
decorated with flowers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
HOSPITAL Notes.

!! Mrs. Henry Hanson of Ellsworth
arrived in the city this noon and
will take some medical treatment at
the hospital. ,....
Miss Lucille Reynolds of Ellis
worth underwent a surgical opera
ton yesterday. She is getting along
very nicely today.
Miss Annie G. Smith of this city
who underwent a surgical operation
Friday, is doing very we'll.
The ten year old son of K. O.
Prescott, of Radcliffe, who recently
received surgical attention at the
hospital, was able to be returned to
his home today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Another Tent Show Coming.

The AL Gorrell Stock Company
will appear in this city all next
week in a tent to be erected near
the Illinois Central depot. The
opening play will be ''The New Min
ister.'' The company carries band
and orchestra and makes a speciality
of vaudeville. The organization is
new to this city, but has a good rep
utation in towns it has visited.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Married Saturday Night.

Mrs. Anna Ores and S. Amundson
were united in marriage Saturday
night, June 9Th, by Rev. R. R.
Percy, at the United Brethren par
sonage, at 8 o'clock. The couple
will make their home in the groom's
residence at the corner of Division
and Union streets.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Dies at Mercy Hospital,

Saturday night at 9 o'clock,
Henry Writ of Havelock, passed
away at Mercy hospital, his death
being caused by cerebral hemmor-
rhage. Mr.. Writ was brought to
the hospital about ten days ago, hav-
ing suffered stroke of paralysis.
He was about seventy years of age
and was a native of Germany. His
four sons were in the city and his re-
mains will be taken to Kunkle, Ohio,
for burial
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Buys Quarter Section.

A. A. Furman of this city has pur-
chased the L. J. Burgess farm of 100
acres four miles northwest Of Blairs-
burg and ten miles northeast of this
place. The farm is fairly we'll tiled
but the improvements are not very
good. The price paid was $3.50 per
acre.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Personal Briefs
(From Mondays Iaily.)


Miss Alta Cole is visiting hel
sister, Mrs. A. A. Furman. MISS
Cole has been attending the State
Teachers college in Cedar Falls and
is now on her way to her home in
Boone.
Miss Leila Hughes left Satur'
day afternoon for Des Moines, where
she spent yesterday visiting Miss
lola Graham, former student In
the high school here. From Des
Moines Miss Hughes expects to &C
to Mount Vernon to attend the com
mencement exercises at Cornell col
lege.
Mrs. Hugh F. Moore and chill
-dren, who are spending the summer
on the old Moore farm northeast Of
town, went to Des Moines Saturday
afternoon for several days visit
with relatives.
Charles Howard, the little SOL
of the late Homer Howard, who has
been visiting the C.. S. Howard fam
lily and other relatives and friends
here, returned to Ellsworth Satur'
day afternoon. He is making his
home with the Charles Caruth fam
lily in Ellsworth.
Mrs. S. c. Guthrie returned tt
her home in Marshalltown Saturda!
afternoon following a few days Wis
it with the D., J. Smith family OF
west Second street.
Miss Grace Keller, who ha!
been teaching in Sioux City during
the past school year, is spending
several days visiting at the Mrs. G
T. Adams home. Her mother, Mrs
Sarah Clifford, has been visiting here
for some time and the two will leave
shortly for their home in Marshall.
town.
Mrs. Fred D. Merrill, wife OF
Clerk Merrill of The Wilson, spent
the week end with relatives in
Iowa Falls. ......,.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Miller were
Sunday visitors at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. J. H. McNee and
family, Of harrisburg.
Mrs. Mabel Munson and little
son, of Fort Dodge, spent the week
end here visiting Miss Hazel Rut-
ledge.
Mrs. Virgil Johnson and little
daughter spent Sunday visiting rela-
tives in Williams.
Mrs. O. G. Metcalf visited with
her sister, Mrs. c. K. johnson and
family, in Ackley, over Sunday.
Miss Merle E. Smith was a Sun.
day visitor in Mason City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Hoyt
returned home Saturday afternoon
following a weeks business trip to
Plover. They made the trip to
Plover in their car, but on account
of the muddy roads, were forced to
leave it there and return by train.
Mrs. M. A. Gano and daugh.
tiers, Mrs. A. w. Hines and Miss Eel
ma Gano, of Nashville, Tennessee
who have been visiting their son
and brother, Ray P. Gano, bookkeep.
er at the Illinois Central freight de-
pot, left Saturday for Newell to Wis
it another son and brother before
returning home.
Mrs. r. e. Jewett of Blue
Earth, Mimi, arrived here Saturday
for a visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. Bottorff, south Of town.
B. F. Keltz left last night for
Burlington to attend the state phar-
maceutical convention and will as
sist the Bishop Babcock Co. in dis
pensing soda water at Hotel Bur-
lington.
Miss Grace Ellis of Fremont,
Iowa. is visiting at the John Dewitt
home.
Miss Anna Lena Peterson,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. j. w.
Peterson, formerly of this city, now
of Buffalo Center, is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Ira Miller and family on
the north side.
Frank Currie, Gale Pearcs, Arm
old Mature, James Yungclas, Lewis
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
5 Per Cent Above Standard.

The Illinois Central crop report
for the week ending Saturday for all
sections of the state covered by it's
lines shows a five per cent better
condition than that of last year at
this time. The agents report that
the acreage of corn and small grain
is about the same as last year, with
the exception of oats, in which there
is an increase of ten per cent. The
increase of ten per cent of alfalfa is
also reported. Corn is coming on in
fine shape and the first cultivation
is now under way. The rains of the
past week have been timely and the
weather conditions for crops ideal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Are Doing Well.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Beisner, who
were so seriously injured by kick
ing horse Friday night, are both
very much improved, although not
yet able to be out of bed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09
Band Concert.

The concert by Company C's band
this week will be held on the Grem-
pei harness store corner on We'd
nesday night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09

Harry Miller and Hilmer Chris
topherson have accepted the posi-
tons in Walton's Ferndell grocery
made vacant by c. F. Miller and
Miles Loring, resigned.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-06-09

Guy Stebbins, who has been SER
iously i'll with inflammatory rheu-
matism for the past several weeks,
was able to be out yesterday for the
first time since his illness,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
NOTICE OF STREET IMPROVE.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a reg
ular meeting Of the Common Council
OF The City of Pendleton held on the
2sth day OF April, 1914. the following
RESOLUTIONS were adopted:
Whereas, The surveyor of The City
of Pendleton, did on the 29th day Of
April, 1914, under direction and by re-
quirement OF the Common Council
file plans and specifications for an ap-
propriate improvement OF Alta Street
from the West line of Main Street to
the West line OF Chestnut Street, and
Chestnut Street from the South line
OF Alta Street to the North line OF
Webb street in said The City Of PEN
dleton, together with the estimates OF
the work to be done and the probable
cost thereof, with a statement of the
lots, parts OF lots and parcels OF land
to be benefited by such Improvement,
and the percentage OF the total cost
OF improvement which each Of such
lots, parts OF lots and parcels OF land
should pay on account OF the benefits
to be derived from such Improvement
and
Whereas. The Council have exam
lned such plans and specifications and
found the same satisfactory and the
estimates therefor 10 be in accordance
with the probable cost OF such work
and
Whereas. The property recommend
ed by the City Surveyor to be includ-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
COMMISSIONERS CASE IS
UNLIKELY THIS SESSION
SUPREME COURT PROBABLY
WILL NOT CONSIDER WATER
BOARD MATTER.

II is very improbable that the ap-
pealed case involving the eligibility
OF Water Commissioners Moore and
Jack will come up at the session OF
the supreme court which opens in this
city Monday in which event 1t will
be November before the merits of the
contentious of the opposing attorneys
viii be committed to the highest tri-
bunal of the state.
Appeal from the decision of Judge
Phelps was taken by Attorneys Carter
and Peterson for the two commits
sioners Notice of the appeal was
filed on April 22 and today the un-
dertaking on the appeal was filed.
For a time there threatened to be a
new complication when stephen A.
Lowell. who brought the original pro-
ceedings, and County Attorney Stei-
er refused to accept service of the
undertaking on the grounds that the
date for service had expired yester-
day. The records were consulted and
it was discovered that the notice OF
appeal was filed April %. making to.
day the tenth and final day.
The appeal is being taken upon the
grounds that the city charter is un'
constitutional in defining the quail.
fications of the office of water com.
missioner and the question is one Of
Importance inasmuch. If the conten
tion of the appellants is sustained by
the supreme court, many other Off
ces in the state may be affected.
In order to have the case brough
before the supreme court next weel
1t would be necessary for the attor
neys for both sides to agree to tn,
arrangement and this is considered
| unlikely.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
SEXTON or CEMETERY WILL
RECEIVE FEES HEREAFTER

The sexton of Olney cemetery will
no longer work for charity. The coun-
Gil last night took action to safeguard
the digger of graves in appreciation
of the fact that many times he is
made a goat" Hereafter, before
anyone can secure a permit to bury
body in Olney cemetery. sexton's
fee must be deposited with the city
recorder. This was the substance OF
an ordinance passed last evening.
The fee for digging a grave for a
body past IL years of age is $500 and
under that age $500.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
List of Books for Mothers:

christmas Tide" Elizabeth Har-
rison.
Some Silent Teachers" Elizabeth
Harrison.
"Child's Christ Tales" Andreas Ho-
fer Proudfoot.
"Why the Chimes Ring" Raymond
Macdonald Alden.
Fundamentals of Child Study
Edwin A. kirkpatrick.
Home Occupations for Little Chill
dren," Katherine Beebe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
THE FORTUNATE MR.. v.

There is theatrical magnate In
New York who is up on the needs OF
the tired business man, but little
bit shy on general education. In his
office they were discussing the pre-
valent hard times-theatrical and
otherwise.
We'll" he said, there's one guy
in this town that envy. He's busy
all the time. Everywhere ] go see
people using his machines"
who's that?" inquired one Of the
company.
why this guy Vacuum. that makes
all them patent cleaners!"---saturday
Evening Post.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
VERNAL SONG.

, II rise, rise." declares the Z
sod, q
, Beneath the April smile of 4
, Cod" 4
, "And l aspire" low saith the 4
, briar,
, Touched by the same renewing
fire."
, The crocus murmurs, Il lift up
, Unto the sky my golden cupi"
b a. breathes the fern, too sky 4
, ward yearn
D From my moist bed beside the 4
burnt" 4
D The bough-tops whisper soft, 4
D "We reach
D Aloft our arms in votive speech"
. "And be il mine, affirms the
D vine,
D To swell the testamental signl" I
D From hill TO hill thus voices ring 4
D Antiphonal TO greet the spring; I
. To raise the tribute OF their I
o praise
D To Him who molds the night I
. and days.
. Clinton Scollard in the
D Churchmai.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
IN A MIRTHFuL VEIN
LIES FTTFUL FEVER.

"Terrible times these. The books
aren't fit to read. and the plays aren't
fit to see.'
Tough. eh?"
Eyes, and as usual. my wife hasn't
a thing fit to wear."-Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
PENDLETON TAKES
EVENTS IN MEET
CONTINUED from page ope.)

CONTINUED from page ope)
was second and Wells or Joseph,
third.
There are ten schools represented
in the meet this afternoon, Pendle-
ton, Baker, Wallowa, La Grande
Prineville, Athena. Ontario, Enter
prise, Joseph and Lostine and in all
there are 81 entries in the fifteen
events. The weather is IDEAL for the
occasion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
ROSES.

have 10000 roses ready fol
immediate delivery. all grown in
the open ground. and grown in
Heppner. All are on own roots,
comprising ITO varieties of the
best ever blooming sorts; positive
ly guaranteed true to label. Many
prefer that I make their selection,
giving their preference Of colors.
I will always give any rose OF
equal value In exchange for those
that do not entirely please you.
will also donate. as forfeit. ten
choice ever blooming roses for ev-
cry error I make In filling your
order. I refer you to J. l.,
Vaughan, the electrician, as to
the merits Of my roses, Mr..
Vaughan having over so Of my
roses growing in his yard.
Address, HARRY CUMMINGS
Heppner. Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
A NATURAL IMPRESSION.

Rosemary-A French actress who
Il touring this country says all men
are prevaricators.
Thonton--She probably judges the
entire male sex by her own press
agents.--Judge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02

ty friends of Dr. c. J. Smith. relying
upon his local pop
Danger In ularity, viii rest too
Overconfidence. much upon their
oars. Such a course
would work harm to DR.. Smiths can
didacy.
DR.. Smith is not as popular every
where as he is in Umatilla county. He
is conceded to have the lead for the
democratic nomination for governor
but a bitter fight is being waged
against him just the same The doc
tor has the opposition Of what may be
termed the standpat wing of dem
ocracy. He also has the enmity of
the forces that oppose real law en-
forcement for which he stands. That
brigade will leave no stone unturned
to bring about his defeat
Therefore DR.. Smith should have
the earnest support of all progress
sive democrats and of all who want
the democratic nominee to oe man
standing natfootedly for law enforce
ment. He is the only candidate in the
race taking an unequivocal attitude
upon this subject and whose platform
squares with his own past record. He
IL entitled to credit for that fact.
During the next two weeks local
friends Of DR.. Smith should bend
every energy TO bring out a good vote
in his behalf Smith votes should not
be allowed to stay at home for rea-
sons OF overconfidence. The votes
from Umatilla county may decide the
race.
Tragic news is depressing and thou
sands of hearts were saddened yester-
day by the reports from
The Siberia. the orient that the great
liner Siberia had gone
down, presumably with all on board.
The reports were so extensive a'd
from such sources as to leave little
room for doubt as to the fate Of the
vessel
But today comes the cheering news
that the Siberia was not wrecked but
has arrived safe in Manila with all on
board. The report is like a ray OF
dfarraa1 CKV and ~
has been joyous information for those
having friends and relatives on board.
in the case Of the Titanic the early
reports Of that ships disaster were
more than verified The Siberia has
been more fortunate.
>~~e>~>~
News OF the operations OF the Am
erican fleet in Mexican waters brings
no word regarding
Old in Service; any Of the familiar
New 10 Fame. naval heroes OF the
Spanish war. Dew
oy, Evans, schley and Sampson are no
lcnEer heard from. They are all re-
tired and most OF them have passed
away.
The following roster OF our admirals
in southern waters contains no his
toric names:
Rear Admiral Charles Johnston
Badger. commanding Atlantic fleet.
Rear Admiral Henry Thomas Mayo.
commanding fourth division. Atlantic
fleet
Rear Admiral Frank Friday Flet-
cher, commanding third division. At
iantic fleet
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02

A large ice manufacturing plant has
been completed and is ready for busi-
ness at Bend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
Annual Motorcycle Run Tomorrow

NEW YORK, May 2.-The third
annual spring run Of the Invincible
Motor club of Brooklyn is scheduled
for tomorrow. A score of starters are
pomised by those in charge of the
event.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02

Elmer Dover OF the Oregon Power
Co. says with cheap power the three
Pacific coast states will have seven
million population by 1920.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02

Three churches are to unite in
building a large college at Philomath.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
BY TIL SCISSORS
FINE OLD INDIAN CUSTOM.
(Nashville Tennesseean,)

NASHVILLE Tennesseean)
1t was an old Indian custom to
make the orator hold up one leg while
talking so that when he became weary
and brought down the uplifted foot
the speech came to an end automatic
ally. Some Indian customs are wor-
thy of perpetuation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-02
A six" or Nothing

This is the car for which thousands who
would have six" or nothing have waited.
The 1915 Master Light Six offers for
the first time the full measure of 6-cylinder
silence, smoothness and flexibility at the price
of any comparable -four"
The Master Light Six" at 1880 makes
il unnecessary now to pay high price, or a