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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
Death of GUERNSEY Smith.

Guernsey Smith, who was a men,
Der of the relief expedition that
went from Fort Dodge to Spirit Lake
in 1857, died at his home in Hawk
eye, Iowa, Friday, at the age of
eighty-three years. The death of
Mr.. Smith leaves but six survivors
of that memorable expedition among
the living. Mr.. Smith. in company
with his neighbor, A. H. Malcolm,
father of Frank L. Malcolm of this
city, resided at the time of the Spir-
it Lake massacre on the Des Moines
river, about twenty-five miles north
of Fort Dodge, and they went to
that town to join the expedition.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
A Flattering Offer.

Miss Willett Greeley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Greeley, who
Joined the Ed A. Evans company in
this city on their recent visit here
as vocal soloist with the band, has
had a very flattering offer from the
leader Of the Royal Italian band, a
high class musical organization of
sixty-five musicians carrying three
lady vocalists. This band was filling
an engagement at Fon du Lac, Wis,
the same week the Evans show was
in Winona, MINI. The leader Of the
Italian band visited Winona on the
lookout for talent. He heard Miss
Greeley sing and at once offered her
the position of first vocal soloist of
his organization during the coming
fall and winter seasons. Miss Gree
ley has not yet accepted the offer
but probably will do so, having just
written home to her parents to con-
suit them as to their idea and wishes
in the matter. Mr.. Greeley says his
daughter was permitted to accom-
pany the Evans band in the hope
that she might work into something
bigger or better and more worth
while, and is considerably surprised
that she should get such fattering
offer so soon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
Husband is Killed.

E. c. Roger, who married Miss
Irene Mullen Of this city about a
year ago, fell from a building in
Boone recently and was instantly
killed. Mr.. Roger was foreman of a
hose factory in Boone and with his
wife went to dwelling house which
was in the course of construction to
look it over. They were planning
to build and looked the house over
with an idea of adopting some of
the plans. While in the second
story, Mr.. Roger stepped upon a
plank which was between two beams
and began testing the board by
springing it up and down. The plank
broke and precipitated him two stor-
les below, killing him instantly.
Mrs. Roger was the daughter of
the late James Mullen, former we'll
known resident of the county who
died about two months ago at Will
liams, and at one time she was en-
ployed in the Journal Office here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20

ing for them being s4O7, and Mont
gomery adds that he was very extra
VACANT or it need not have cost 81
much!
Mr.. Montgomery, philosopher
painter, farmer, has other ambition!
and speaking reservedly Ito quote
him correctly will be the next
county superintendent Of his coun.
ty. Also in two years he will run
for something bigger.
Not long ago he went to see
Speaker Joe Cannon at his home and
showed that famous gentleman the
list of we'll known and some of them
world famed men, who had gladly
attested to the ability, art and plain
common sense of the man Montgom-
cry. Speaker Cannon read the list
through and then asking for pen
Gil which happened to be a stub of a
drawing pencil in Montgomerys hip
pocket, he wrote two words below
the list: CT concur"
1t is needless to say that the PEN
ell is not for sale.
Mr.. Montgomery has an eight
year old daughter, Gloria Quayle
who is amazing the ar
tistes of the dance with her original
steps and grac eful dances and post
ures. A newspaper cut of the child
showed her beautiful little brunet-
te, looking-with apologies-not at
all like her famous father whose
complexion (what could be seen un-
der the sunburn) is florid.
A delightful half hour was spent
by miss Quill Pusher, "as he prompt
ly named the reporter, with Alfred
once of Hamilton
county, now of the world.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
SAD DEATH OF YOUNG
STORY COUNTY GIRL
The Guilty Young Man, if He Has a
Conscience, Must be Paying &.
Severe Penalty.

Roland, July 17.-Miss Nina Hell
Wig is dead at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. T. Thompson, south of Nc
Callsburg. She gave birth to a child
last Sunday. The case is one of the
most pitiable that has been record
ed here for many years. The girl
has been living with her father, A.
K. Helvig, southeast of here, and
was a sweet dispositioned girl just
maturing into womanhood, when
through the influence of some young
man, whose identity has not been
fully established, brought her to her
sad condition. The girl went to her
sisters home, whence the child was
born without the knowledge of the
family. The hired man heard moan
ing from the girls room when he
went to his room during the day,
and he notified the family that they
had better investigate matters. They
found the girl in extreme pain, but
no child. Physicians were called,
who administered to her. Her Off
spring was not discovered until the
next morning when it was found In
a paper bcx in a dark corner of a
closet, with a string tied tightly
about it's neck, giving unmistakable
evidence that the child had been
strangled to death.
The authorities at Nevada were
communicated with, and a coroner's
inquest was held, and a number OF
witnesses examined after which the
jury gave it's verdict that the child
came to it's death by being strangled
with a string tied around it's neck
by some unknown person.
The girl mother, who is only Is
years old, was delirious very much Of
the time since the birth of the child,
and she gradually sank, until death
relieved her from her suffering. The
father, who is one Of the most high
ly respected farmers of this commur-
ity, is almost crazed with grief ov-
err the sad ending of his daughters
life.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
A Card.

like it plainly understood that had
nothing whatever to do with the con-
Agency in the fixing of the ratings
of Webster City people. fix my own
ratings according to my experience
with my customers, and do not be-
lieve in the rating book way of do
ing business. E. Edwards, Grocer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
Wants Game With Webster City.

H. L. Litchfield, of the Litchfield
Manufacturing company Of Water
loo, wants to date a game of ball
with the Webster City team. He
has written Manager Kearns to that
effect and perhaps arrangements can
be made for such game. They have
in Waterloo what is known as the
jobber's league and have some fast
teams
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20

1t will be good news to those anZ-
iously hoping the young men who
are to go to Minnesota will be able
to find helpmates, to learn that Post
master Bauman has already had two
applications and that Jake" Schroe-
der, who has so kindly consented to
act as matrimonial bureau, has also
received two applications, no doubt
20 be given to any Of the other six
young men. Here's hoping.
Drawing paper for sale at this ONCE.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
Stockholders Meeting.

There will be a special meeting of
the stockholders Of the Farmers
Elevator company of harrisburg at
the company's office in Blairsburg
on Tuesday, July ~, at $50 p. m.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20

The front of the east side of the
st. James hotel is being torn out to
make way for an up to date front
suitable to the needs of a modern
picture show. The place is soon to
be occupied by the Princess Theater,
the new moving picture show to De
operated by Mrs. Alta Newman and
w. H. Alkire.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-20
Commends Pensions.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: Hamilton
county finds that she has been a bit
generous in the matter of widows
pensions, and that she is paying
some $4,000 per annum for this one
item. Of course, if there is any mon
ey going to persons who are not en-
titled to it under the law, there
ought to be stop put to that. Other
wise, it will probably be found that
Hamilton county could pay out So
900 to no better advantage. These
payments help to keep together fam
lilies who would otherwise be scat
tered and it might be possible to
show that if there were no widows
pension, the county of Hamilton
would be to a heavier expense for
the orphans and the widows, than
she is at the present time, and there
would be none of the undoubted ben
efits that result from the payment
of this pension. The pension looks
to the future, and the benefits will
not be in evidence right away. But
in the course of time, it will be
shown that it pays to keep good fam
lilies together and to help good wom-
en- to keep and bring up their little
brood, instead Of scattering the
youngsters in different institutions
or among strangers and leaving the
poor mother to shift for herself as
best she can. The widows pension
is not merely humanitarian, but it
is practical-it will pay in the long
run in dollars and cents.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-04-17


0oard % leeal improvements.
General oflces, "a door. South end.
Public hearing. rooms. let door.
North end.
Law department. "a door. south
end.
Seller inspsesIsn.
Sixth door. South end.
Building Department
Seventh Aoor. North end.
0sldse olvielen.
Fourth door. North end.
0uelneee Agent.
Vault door. North end.
City Attorney.
Sixth door. North end.
City Clerk.
First door. South end.
City ceiIsetee.
First door. South end.
City Comptroller.
General once. 9Th door. North end.
Auditor. 9Th door. North end.
PAymaster. Sth door. North end.
Real estate agent. 9Th floor. North
end.
City Council.
Council chamber. "a floor. North
end.
General committee rooms, "a door.
North end.
Commute on finance. "a door. North
end.
Committee on local transportaties.
"a door.
Special park commission. iotA door.
North end.
City electrician.
Sixth door. Center.
City Hail.
Superintendent. ID door. North end.
Chief janitor. "a door. North end.
City oealee.
Vault door. South end.
City otatlstlelaN.
Tenth door. North end.
City Treasurer.
Second door. Center.
Civil Service Commission.
General ofness, 9Th door. South end.
Examining-room. 10th door. Center.
Bureau Of Compensation.
Vault door. South end.
Cooperation Counsel.
Fifth floor. South end.
oueoaW o. Engineering (clty In
elnsss).
Fourth floor. North end.
Department o. electricity.
Sixth door. Center.
Finance Committee.
Second door. North end.
Fire Department
Fire marshal. Let floor. North end
Fire alarm telegraph. 9Th door. Cen
Ter.
Firsmsn's pension fund. secretary
Of board Of trustees lofty clsrk). Lei
door. South END.
0ursav o. Gee lnspsstIen.
Vault door. South end.
inspector o. Ollie.
Tenth door. South end.
Harbor Division.
Fourth door. North end.
Department ~ Health.
Commissioner Of health. 7th door.
Bureau Of sanitary inspection. III
door.
Bureau Of contagious diseases. IA
door.
Bureau Of food inspection. TIL door
Bureau OF vital statistics. 7th door
Department o. Law.
Corporation counsel. 18th door
South end.
CITY attorney. 9Th door. North end
Proseouting attorney. 9Th door
North end.
Special assessment attorney. :,
door. South end.
lesal TRANSPORTATION Committee.
Third door. North end.
lssai Transportation (TraetlsN u
port).
Third Aoos. North end.
0ursau ~ Maps and Piats.
VeurtA 1ooH. North end.
The Chicago Eagle numbers anon
IL subscribers the most influential
most prosperous and most respeote
men in Chicago.
Il reaches nearly every man q
standing In the community and q
men who are moldsrs Of public opiz
Ion or directors Of public AFFAIRS.
| II 10 the guide. mentor and friend q
every political leader OF every shad
Of opinion.
Il 10 read By Government etst'
County and City Omcials.
Il 10 read By . big percentage Of q
legal fraternity. including bench IN
bar.
| Il 10 the favorits Of Chicaso's lea,
Ing business men.
Il reaches oil classes In the
homes.
1t 10 in every public once and ever
public library.
| Il 10 Q paper that 10 read By psopl
OF standing and influence.
The Eagle goes into every pr
cinct In Chicago.
NEW YORK
CLIPPER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11
TO THE PUBLIC
THE NEW WATER PRESSURE

In view of the unusual conditions which prevailed in connection with the water service throughout the city yes terday, the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company issues this statement:
 For many years the Company has endeavored to serve the community with liberal supply of wholesome and pure water and it's effort in this direction has been attested by the fact that the city has been rated in first place regarding the purity of the wa ter service. The question of putting the pressure, on a. basis with the rest of the service, has been an engineer ing problem which resulted in the construction of the new reservoir, known as ffThe HemIocks'' and Iocat- ed in Easton.
 The dam impounding this great body of water, the basin holding A. 5Oo,O00,00O gallons, has an elevation of two hundred and twenty-five feet and the water is inducted into the city through a forty-eight inch cast iron main. The average minimum pressure throughout the city, during that part of the day when the draught is greatest, has been about forty-five pounds. The introduction of the new source of supply, which was turned in yesterday, raised the pressure to an average minimum of between sixty and sxity-hve pounds. It was to in crease In1S pressure and furnish an almost nrnitless amount of water that the Company expended hundred of thousands of dollars on this new work and the result is a, source of gratifca- tion. The turning in of the water yesterday changed the direction of the flow in the mains and resulted in rof1ey water in many sections This, of course, could not have been, avoid ed and was only a temporary -condt- ton.
 The Company deems it advisable to make this statement in regard to ad- ditionaf pressure in order that prop erty owners may be warned in regard to it's effect upon services and fixtures It is expected that the additional pressure will cause leaks to appear in the plumbing which is defective and unable to stand the extra force and owners of property are warned to be watchful of property until the new condition of affairs has manifested it. self.
 The outburst at the corner of Fair field and Clinton avenues yesterday was due to the blow out of a heavy iron plug in the twenty-four inch branch. This plug was put in place at the time the forty-eight inch pipe was connected when the new connec- ton was made with the Clinton ave nue line. The plug was specially made for the work it was expected to do been anticipated. Every effort has been made, and will be followed up, to restore the section immediately to its former condition
 BRIDGEPORT HYDRAULIC GO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11

landing of men from the Prinz Eitel when accompanied by a guard either from Fort Monroe or the navy, these guards to be furnished upon the ap- pltcation of the commander of the Prinz Eite1 Friedrich.
 Under these conditions officers and men from the Prinz Eitel Fried rich Handed and were ashore prior to the Prinz EitePs interment and the giving by the commander of his written parole to Rear Admiral Beatty at the Norfolk Navy Yard"
 In connection with Collector Ham, ilton's report, it became known al- though it was not announced, that he made it May Is. No explanation was offered of why it was made pub lie at this time. He believed, how ever, that cable despatches telling of the arrest on an Italian steamer of a man said to be Captain Thierichens, with subsequent conflicting reports that officers of the Prinz Eitel were absent, led to the publishing of the report.
 Captain Thierichens is aboard the Prinz EiteI. Third Surgeon Nolte is said to be away from the ship and an investi gation is being made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11
ElTEL CREW GONE?
Continued from Page I

'"The commander, when offered by me the privilige of landing at New port News for any personal business he might have ashore, after having been at sea for seven months, said he could not leave his ship, asserting that this not only applied to him self but also to his officers and men who must remain on board.
 'fTwo days later, the commander volunteered to me the information that he had received from the proper United States naval authorities through Rear Admiral Beatty. com manding the Norfolk Navy Yard per mission for his officers to go ashore at Newport News, Norfolk, Ports mouth, Old Point Comfort.
 |'I was advised by Rear Admiral Beatty that he had transmitted per- mission to the commander of the Prinz F1iteI Friedrich for the visiting ashore in restricted territory of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich officers and that permission had been given for the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11
SOCIALIST PAPER
 PLANT DYNAMITED

Butte. Mont, June 1.-The plant of the Butte Socialist, a weekly news paper, was wrecked by an explosion, presumably of dynamite, early today The interior of the building was wrecked and the front was hurled into the street.
 The gallery at the rear was blown loose and fell on machinery below. The police believe the explosion took place in the rear of the structure.
 The upper story of the building, oc- cupied by 8, rooming house, was not badly damaged. So far as known no one was hurt. An investigation is in progress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11
POINTS OF INTEREST
so-e Sale.

A. E1wood, aIetioneer, will begin on his big sale of -15 houses of used fur niture. Saturday, June 12 This is the largest lot of storage household goods you ever saw and must be sold at pri- vate sale or auction. You had better run in and take a look for you are sure to find something to suit you at 2S0 Fairfield avenue, opposite Blue Ribbon garage-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11
ITALY PLANS TO ENGAGE
 ARMY OF MILLION MEN.

I.ugano, Switzerland. June 11-In- formation has been received from Italian sources that Italy has made an agreemeut with her allies as to the extent of her offensive campaign. Ac- cording to this information which, however, lacks official confirmation, the Italian government has undertalN- en to conduct operations of char acter which will compel Austria and Germany to bring. up and keep en-
 T+alfan operations have not been carried to the point necessitating the use by the central empires of an army of such size. but it is expected the development of the Italian cam paign, beginning with the heavy fghting along the Isonzo river Wlll compel Italy's opponents to reillIoroe their armies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11
TWO spy SUSPECTS
 ON DUTCH VESSEL

Cadiz, June II. The French cruiser Du Chayia stopped the Span ish steamer CanaIejas. from Larache, Morocco, and took into custody two persons who declared themselves Dutch citizens but who were regarded as suspects The Canalejas then was allowed to proceed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11
BULGARIA PROTESTS
 TURKS INTERFERENCE
 WITH TRAFFIC ON R. R,

London. June 11-The Bulgarian government. says a Bucharest des- patch to the Times, has sent a strong ly worded protest to Turkey because of the continued indifference of that country regarding traffic on the De- deagatch railway and the detention of passengers and freight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11
SUSPECTED PLOTTERS
 ARRESTED IN LISBON

Lisbon, June 11-Severa1 persons suspected of having instigated 8 movement hostile to the government were arrested last night. There were no disorders and normal conditions prevail in the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-11

The Bank of England bought 1,S1O, 900 pounds bar gold; sold 1,OOo,O 600 1,o,1+l7s for, FServpt. and earmarked 56,- 900 pounds for Argentina
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-11-06

Try Principe de Lees cigar for an
sfter-dinncr smoke. Union madc.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-11-06
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
SEEM TO INDICATE EINCREASE

Business agents OF the building crafts
provement in their line. While there are
no extra large building operations in
sight, great deal OF repair work is on.
and quite a few new houses are in
course of construction.
The aggregate cost OF buildings for
which permits were issued in October
was considerably in excess OF the total
for October, 1914, according to the rec
ords in the office of the city building
inspector. The figures show that during
the first fifteen days of October 113
permits were issued for a total of
SlO4,575.
The tota. for the same month last
year was sI77,as5, the number OF per
mits issued being POO Altho complete
figures for the month are not available
yet, those in charge of the department
estimate that the permits issued during
the last hall OF the period will at least
equal those for the first fifteen days.
Up to Friday, 255 permits had been
issued, and more are issued during the
last two DAYS of each month than at
any other time. Building permits dur
ing September totaled sl9i,260. The to-
tai for the first nine months of the
year, up to the present month, was
s2,0l5 600.
Plans for the killing building which
will be erected at the stockyards by the
Colorado Packing & Provision company
have been filed with the building in
spector. 1t Is estimated that the build
ing will cost about s25o.oO0. Work on
the structure will be started next month
and it is expected to be rushed to com
pletion as fast as possible, and be
erected by union labor
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-11-06
Words of Thanks
From New Orleans
CONTINUED from page ~

.olorcd carpenters union and were
Enthusiastically received.
Il can tell you. Frank, when
man like o'Mallcy, % years of age,
steps practically from retirement
and devotes his capital and energies
TO our cause, he is certainly doing
us some favor. OF course. it is
purely business proposition with
him, and he expects TO make money
aud achieve success in the end. but
where can you find man in these
hard times that will even dare 10
take these chances in order to help
out q labor organization and try to
achieve business succcssy
saw Strauss. who is president
OF The American company under
oMalley. and suggested he write
Letter of thanks to Judge Garnan for
the handsome amount of space and
kindly words devoted by The Bull
lctin to The American. Said he
would attend to IL Immediately.
N In one week O'Nialley has taken
care of about thirty-five of our
members and he has not as ~yct
,vtartcd. We have members in the
business office in clerical positions;
two telegraph editors, reporter or
two and sporting editor in the local
oums; six or eight of our men,
Ibcrs are carriers. and have good
routes; while the composing room
carries two shifts Of operators, five
men to each shift, a force of three
day men and good night shift.
"Our paper has increased one hun
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-11-06
THIS COULDN'T HAVE
BEEN OUR CLINT HOUSTON

Monday afternoon at O'Clock a jit-
ney driver charged Denver newspaper
man dollar TO haul him from the
union depot to the Webster street depot.
50 you see the jitney CRATER is true
to his kind when he gets crack at a
stranger Il i to laugh. when I think
of how some guys went wild to boost
the petitions for the jitney awhile ago
and then note how they trim a stranger
who SIS just going through" This par
ticular stranger took his grips TO the
Webster street station and then came
up town TO visit friends This grating
jitney crook gives him fine impression
of Omaha-nit Western Laborer.