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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
Fine New Garage.

c. +. Atkinson is just completing
fine new garage on his lot west of
the postoffice. This building is
16x30 feet in dimensions and con-
structed of hollow tile, plastered
within and is to receive a white peb-
BILE dash coat without. The garage
will be large enough to accommo-
date two cars and contains an up
per room and toilet for the chauf-
feur. The building will be heated,
the plan of this not having been de-
cided yet. The building it is hoped
will be ready for occupancy inside of
a week
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
No Tax for Light or Water.

A short time ago the Freeman
Tribune published letter from
Charles A. Lee, editor of the Morris
Mimi, Sun, setting forth some of the
advantages of the city manager plan
in that town, a place Of only $500
people. The Webster City Journal
undertook to discredit Mr. Lee
statements by referring to the water
rates at Morris, which are higher
than those in this city. This fact, of
course, proves nothing, as Morris has
been under the manager plan but
short time and the rates are the
same as they were under the old
council. oil, Morris has been able
to get along without any water or
light tax, items for which the tax
payers Of Webster City paw approxi-
mately $4,000 year. The follow
ing letter from Mr.. Lee, under date
of Aug. 10, is self-explanatory:
l find it difficult to comply with
your request for the tax levy for
water and electric lights, as there is
none. You see the water system,
which is owned by the city, is self
sustaining, while the street lights
ire paid for from one of the funds.
But this information would be of no
value, unless you had comparative
igures for several years.
The water rate quoted by the
Journal proves nothing, either for
)r against the manager plan of city
government. The cost Of water here
S no more now than it has always
)een, even though it may be more
han at Webster City, while if you
,ould secure from our city manager
! report of receipts and disburse-
nents, etc, for the past two years,
t would be an interesting argument
n favor of the manager plan.
Chas. A. Lee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
SUCCESSES Of
MANAGER plan
Hon. Arch W. McFarlane, Father of
Law, Writes Convincingly
of Merits of System.
SENATOR CHASE SUPPORTED IT.
Thinks Webster City Has 0pportun-
ity to Greatly BENEFIT its
Government.
CHASE SUPPORTED IT.

Waterloo, Aug. %. Freeman.
Tribune, Webster City: I have no.
ticed by the various newspapers OF
the state that your city is contem.
plating adopting the City Manager
! plan Of municipal government, and
being the member of the State Legis-
lature who introduced this bill
which will allow cities and towns of
Iowa to adopt this form of municipal
government, l take it upon myself to
try and inform some of your good
citizens the reason why l think this
form of city government should be
adopted
am very glad to inform your cit
liens that both Senator Chase and
Representative McFerren voted for
this bill in the Senate and House re-
Ispectively, and know that they will
have great influence with the voters
of your city.
1t is my belief that this form of
city government is the coming form
for all cities and towns, and | dare
say that within a few years this same
form of government will be adopted
by various counties of the state.
You will pardon me if take this
opportunity of quoting various busi-
ness men in a number of cities who
have adopted this form of govern
ment. l have written to any number
of cities and have yet to hear from
the first city which has adopted this
plan where the same has not worked
out entirely satisfactory and been a
great saving to these cities.
| first wish to quote you from Mr..
S. a. Siverts, Jr., of the city of Nor
ris, Mimi, in which he says:
Morris is in the 1000 class and
consequently the City Manager has
to do the work of the city clerk, city
engineer, superintendent of streets
and superintendent of water works.
The condition of records, data on
which to make comparisons of the
cost of work were entirely absent so
that there has been very good
chance to make a showing on that
score. The economy of having one
man devoting all his time to the in
terests of the city, | think, has been
shown in the year past. Not only
salary economy, but more efficiency,
the maintenance cost of the water
has been less, for in
stance, partly due to doubling up of
duties of assistants. The commission
of three of the best, most
successful business men of the town.
There has been every inducement
with their council to make the busi-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24

cinity. 1t is supposed that the of
tenders were boys, but this is no
sure. Every week boys and youni
men wander along the banks o
Brewers Creek and Boone river
with their rifles, shooting at any
thing that takes their fancy. Pig
cons, trees, birds, in fact anything
they might hit, they ain at. Henry
Fink, who lives near Brewers
Creek bridge, has been annoyed for
years by boys along the creek shoot
ing at the pigeons which roost in
such large numbers upon his barn
and in the trees of his barn yard. He
has stated that he has been daily in
fear that something more valuable
would be killed by the promiscuous
shooting.
Frank Bonebright an6 others who
reside in that vicinity have driven
boys off their land repeatedly who
carried rifles for no other purpose
than for "sport."
If parents have no more regard
for the laws of the city than to al
low their sons to violate the city or
dinance which plainly says that guns
or other firearms must not be fired
within the city limits, an offense
which is punishable by fine or i'm
the city authorities
should take this matter up and pa
troll the vicinity with an extra po-
liceman for month or two, or un-
til some one is made an example of.
One of the residents-a woman
living in the vicinity--said yester-
day that it was a frequent occur
renee to be in the YARD and hear
bullet whistle over her head, fired at
random by some youth. Those who
are living in the woods in the To-
,ality of Hogsback are afraid for
heir lives-the matter has gone so
ar and the law is violated SO often.
Authorities will probably take the
Necessary steps to bring the law
breakers to justice. A few examples
If this sort would do a world of good |
md lessen the daily danger of some
ife lost by recklessness with fire.
lrms.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
RECEIVER MCCLURE
MAKES STATEMENT
Crooked Greek Railroad Situation
Neutrality-suspicious. May
Cease Any Time.

Lehigh Argus: At the noon meet
ing Of the Boosters at the Franh
Damn restaurant Thursday a busy
session was held. A fine dinner was
served and Prof. Gates was called
upon to give a report of the work OF
the public schools, which was done
in an able manner.
Sam Mcclure, who was recently
appointed receiver for the Crooked
Creek Railroad company, was pres
ent and for the first time gave the
true status of the condition of the
affairs of that railroad. Mr.. Nc
Clure's report of the condition of the
road was complete and he stated
that unless some help was secured
he was fearful that he would be COM
PEELED to shut down the operation of
me road. Mr.. Mcclure stated that
the condition which confronted him
was more serious than he first antic-
ipated when he consented to be ap-
pointed receiver, and that the court
refused the issuance of further
money to improve the physical con-
dition of the road or the equipment.
Unless some assistance was given i'm
mediately Mr.. Mcclure was fearful
that the road would be compelled to
This report of the condition of the
Crooked Creek was regretted by all
who heard it, and while the Crooked
Creek railroad has not been of much
benefit to Lehigh or the industries
along the line during the past year,
yet to have it torn up and entirely
done away with is something neith-
er the industries along the line nor
the people of Lehigh want to see. A
committee was named to assist the
of the road in relieving
any present difficulty that was in
their power to do, and also to secure
data regarding the shipping in and
out of Lehigh and along the line of
the Crooked Creek, in order to pre-
sent them to other roads which
might be interested. The local COM
mittee will also work in connection
with others at Webster City, Flug-
stad and Brushy.
The organization of the Boosters
was made permanent and ]. B.
Marsh, chairman of the meeting,
was made president. The other Of
ficers will be chosen at 4 later meet
ing. The people of Lehigh will do
everything in their power to assist
Mr.. Mcclure in every way possible,
but the present poor condition of the
equipment of the road makes it very
uncertain whether it can long be op-
Grated. At the present time the road
is doing a good business but when
the one lone engine plays out the
earning power Of the road is stopped
and without sufficient money anoth-
er engine cannot be secured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24

ness of the city of the standard done
by the private corporations. Savings
as high as 80 per cent have been
made for the tax payer by the city
acting as it's own contractor.
''The efficiency engineer, not ham
pered by favorites, and judged only
by results, could by coordination
and correlation of departments, ef-
feet great economies and increase
the standard of your city. The ex-
pert in civic affairs is bound to be
recognized as well as the expert in
educational work is now"
So you will notice that the city of
Morris, Mimi, has been very sue
cessful with this form of city gov
ernment.
l also wish to quote from a letter
received from F. J. Lafky, from the
city OF La Grande, Ore, in which he
says:
THE city levy for 1914 was 1875
mills on s3,5OO,OOO assessment. The
1915 levy is ia mills on S3,600,-
10000 including 1.5 mill road levy,
which in 1914 and before was a
county tax and therefore was not in
cluded in the 1875 mills. This makes
a reduction of &c mills. Besides we
lost $6,25O saloon licenses as the
state went dry. We will be able to
call half the $63,O0O outstanding
warrants before June 1. We had
$4,000 Jan. 1st, 1914"
"This city never had a true budget.
The enclosed budget shows where
the saving was made.
Your city no doubt has many
public spirited citizens who serve the
city conscientiously. Under our sys-
TEN the best men in charge of sue
cessful going concerns are available
as city commissioners"
Also wish to quote from Mr..
George o. Gilbert, Cashier of Mont
rose National Bank, Montrose, Col,
as follows:
Manager form in Montrose has
within 10 months resulted in largest
bank balance in history of the city.
Large reduction in taxes for next
year. At the same time the city's
activities are being extended rather
han reduced Modern system Of
is bringing in all mon
les due the city. While | did not
vote for commission form of govern
nent, yet am we'll pleased with its
'esults."
Mr.. Chas. A. Block, also of Mont
'OSe, Col, states the following:
"Replying to your request, | beg
o state that | am one Of the largest
owners and taxpayers here,
md therefore, am often brought in
business relations with our present
ity officials. / find that our present
ity manager plan of government is
ar superior and more satisfactory
Ill around than the old one. There
S a personal responsibility of the
'fiicials and quicker and more in
action on city matters can
e gotten. While more improvements
re being made, a stricter economy
S praCticed."
Mr.. Lynn Monroe, Sec. Chamber
# Commerce, of Montrose, Col,
writes as follows:
with the announcement of the
owering of the city tax levy for the
text year, with the promise of a sur
'lus in the treasury of ten thousand
ollarS at the end of the first year;
With the business of the city syste-
natized so that We know exactly
Continued on Page A.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
WEBSTER CITY Wins
TWO OF THE GAMES
Series of Three Ball Contests Ends
Saturday Afternoon at River
side Park.

The ball game at Riverside park
Saturday afternoon between Web
ster City and Cherokee Gid not bring
out very large attendance but it
was a fine contest. The locals won,
to l. Wheeler pitched for the home
boys. This gave the Nationals two
out of the three games played by
these teams here Friday and Satur-
day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
WEBSTER CITY, IOWA TUESDAY, AUGUST "A, 1915.

night and the program was very
good. Perhaps as many were un-
able to gain admission as were fort
unate enough to get in, as every
body wanted to see the new amuse-
ment place.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24

The Thursday Needle Work club
will meet on Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. w. l.. Whitman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24
Princess Theater Opened.

Packed houses greeted the open
ng of the Princess Theater Friday
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-08-24

Continued on Page A.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

possible disarmament, for there is an
inclination in official circles to abol-
ish the corps altogether in the near
future, as its usefulness is believed
to have disappeared under modern
conditions Of naval warfare. Gradual
reduction Of the number of officers
has been going on for some time and
for several years no appointment to
the commissioned ranks have been
made. The marines, however, have
been maintained at high state of
efficiency, and among the Dutch peo.
pie they are more popular than any
other troops.
1t was in the days of the famous
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

Dutch Admiral De Ruyter that the
corps came into existence. Only two
years later, in 1867, the corps took
part in the Dutch naval raid on
Chatham in England. For two and
a-half centuries since their daring ex-
ploits have included the Spanish war
of succession against the French at
Cadiz; the storming Of Gibraltar in
alliance wit: the British marines in
1904; the capture of Barcelona; and
battles in Spain against the Fren Gil
at Madrid, Alicante and Saragossa.
For many years they fought in the
Dutch colonies, suppressing native
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
By HOP

uprisngs. and in colonial expeditions
against England and France. 1t was
in the latter campaign that the Dutcn
marines were forced to capitulate, af-
ter a hard fight at the Cape of Good
Hope, in 1906, and South Africa thus
fell into British hands. Since the be-
ginning Of the last century, except FOR
the Belgian revolution in 1880, the
Dutch marines have been employer
solely in navy duty and colonial
wars, but they have scarcely ever
been idle.
Tribune want ads pay dividends. I!
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
ADVERTISE EsrRAY ANIMALS.

Any person taking up an estray AMI
NAL must advertise the same within
ten days in some newspaper. They
must also within ten days send notice
of advertisement to the county audi.
tor s... another by registered mail
~ the commissioner of agriculture at
Bismarck. II you fai! to do this you
are likely to get into trouble.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
MARINES CELEBRATE
250TH ANNIVERSARY

The Hague, Dec. 25--Tie Dutca
marine corps, popularly known in the
Netherlands as "Soldiers and Sailors,
Too celebrated the 250th anniver-
sary of it's formation at WillemsoorG
on December 10. Although the corps
has had history Of gallant deeds in
every quarter of the globe, the celc-
bration was held under the cloud of
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
HOW TO ANSWER BLIND ADs.

All ads signed with numbers or
initials, care Tribune must be an
swered by letter addressed to the
number given in the ad. Tribune EN-
ployes are not permitted to tell who
my advertiser Is. Mail or send your
answer to Tribune No. -, and we
Wtll forward /: to the advertiser.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
DREssMAK1N0

HAVE YOU ANY DREssMAklNG
talent? Well, don't hide 1t under
a bushel," but advertise In this col
umn and gold will cover your PAIN.
Ep-Dressmaking by the day.
Phone SOAK lS-lz-lIIlo
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
FARM LANDS

THE CLASSIFIED COLUMNS are
very valuable If you have farm
lands fer SALE Many big deals are
"pulled through" after being start
Cd through little classified ad.
WANTED-To hear from owner OF
good business for sale. State cash
price and complete particulars. D..
F. Bush. Minneapolis, Mimi.
W1NTED-To hear from owner Of
good business for sale. State cash
price and complete particulars. d.
F, Bush, Minneapolis, Minn.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two houses; on long
: time payments. Both bargains: ..
II. Holihan, Room II, Lucas BLOCK
12-24-3t
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
+. E. YOUNG

F.E. YOUNG
FOR SALE-An improved quarter
section near Menoken; SIS per acre
$500 cash, balance one.half the
crop each year. ..
FOR sALE-A low quarter near Men
oxen, at only $21.00 per acre; can
break every acre. no cash required,
payments one.half the crop each
year.
F. e, YOUNG
-,.. -
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
WORK WANTED

Experienced office man
wants work in city. Write mo. ~
care Tribune. II'1o-ol
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

WANTED-Work, by young man. on
farm. Write No. 712, care Tribune
~ ,nhone 554 .. 12-28.3t
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-Cheap, fve.passenger
Dodge touring car. Also Ford
roadster. Lahr Motor Sales co.
.12-25-Gt
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
ulP WANTED MALI

LET 4 CLASSIFIED advertisement
ind the right man for that position
YOU want filled. They never 1ail!
WANTED-Man and wife without
children to work on farm by month
or year; good wages to right party.
.Espy Ask Coleharbor, N. D.
12-22.6t
WANTED-If in need of young man
or young woman to work for board,
ID telephone 1873, the Bismarck Busl.
ness College. l1.ll.tI
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

WHNTED-Competent girl for gener-
al housework; small family; no
i. children. Mrs. w. R. Stickley, 223
Second St. l2-Zo'6t
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
4AI.ESldEN WANTn

sALEsMEN-Capable specially man
for North Dakota. Staple line on
New and Exceptional terms. Va
cancy now. Attractive commission
contract for 1915. $35 weekly for
expenses. Miles F. Bixler Co., 2O4-
81 Carlin Bldg, Cleveland, o.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

WANTED-Salesmen, travel and ap'
point agents; salary, $50 monthly
and expenses. Home Supply Co..
Station A, Niagara Falls, n. Y.
12-28.4t
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

WANTED-Good girl for general
housework. Phone 625; 515 Fifth
81 12-2S-6t
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

You have not read Ill tho news m
"a you have rsst IL vsAs -.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
BoARpIRs WANTED

MANY people are looking for good
board. Cant you take care OF one
or two young men or women? They
are watching this column, and look
ing for a good 'homey" place to
stay. Advertise and get this sur
MUS change for yourself, and make
eomeone satisfied with life.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
POSITIONS WANTED
FLATS FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Basement fiat, 8 rooms
and bath, kitchen range with hot
water tank; 616 Sixth st. Phone
e1eI, '12-28.5t
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

You have not read ali the news IN
III you have red The WAat a1s.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

WANTED-Ladies, mail card to US
with your name and address and get
free 9, book of valuable information.
Send today. The Truman Sales
Company, 555 Splitter Bldg, Toledo,
ohio -. r.. 12-143Ot
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

Tribune want ads pay dividends.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28

WANTED-Dining room girl. Allan
tic Cafe. 12-lO-tI
IF IN NEED Of young man or young
woman to work for board, telephone
1873. the Bismarck Business College.
11-11-tf
Bismarck daily tribune., 1915-12-28
n Up WANTED rEMA1I

Up WANTED fEMA11
GIRLS LOOKING FOR POSITIONS.
examine this section Of the classt-
Aed advertisements very carefully. Il
you wish any female help, isn't Il
worth the price Of classified ad
to ret just the help you want!
WANTED-Girl and dishwasher, SO
per month. Nigey Hotel, Mandan.
12-26-3t
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-08-20
BORDER DAYS
DATES FIXED
Annual GrangeyilIe Show VIII be
Held This Year September 29Oc-
tober Making Plans to Take Care
of Crowds

GRANGEVILLE, Aug. 20. - Spe-
ia1.)-The Grangeville Border Days
will this year be celebrated on Sep
tember 20, 80 and October /. This
was the decision just reached by the
executive committee which met to
formulate plans for the celebration
Members of the committee reported
that most favorable reports had been
received from all sections of the coun
try and the greatest encouragement is
given to proceed with the plans for
making the celebration on a much
more extensive scale than ever before
attempted
Every detail will be perfected to
take care of the big crowds that an
nually journey here. Wild west fea-
lures will be staged on more collas-
al scale than ever. An effort will be
made to secure T. T. Maroney, the
aviator, for exhibition flights
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-08-20
RECENT STORM
STARTED FIRES
LATE ELECTRICAL STORMS IN
ELK RIVER DISTRICT START
ED NINE FIRES
All Under Control by Prompt Work
of Crews Attached to POtlatch
Timber Protective Association

BOVILL, Aug. Especial The
recent electrical storms visiting this
section started nine fires within the
boundaries of the Potlatch Timber
Protective association, all of which
are under control by reason of the
ASSOCIATION crews being on hand to
check the flames. All the fires are
within the Elk River district. none
having started west of the Boise Meri-
dian
The association is having no little
trouble in the western end of the dis
trict due to the gross carelessness of
campers and ranchers burning with
out permits and letting their slashing
fires get beyond control.
1t is apparent that few people re-.
alize the dangerous conditions brought
about through carelessness with
fire at this time of the year when the
forests are dried cut and seed only
a slight wind to whip them beyond
control.
C. C. Munson, assistant fire warden,
has been doing effective work in his
district and thus far the damage from
fire has been kept down to a mini
mum.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-08-20
WORKS
ON STATE BOOKS
FORMER DEPUTY STATE TREAS
URER- NOW IN PRISON, VOL
UNTEERS TO AUDIT BOOKS
Now Aiding Expert in Checking State
Treasurer's Office-HOpes For Len
iency by Pardon Board

BOISE, Aug 20.-(Special.) Fred
Nj. Coleman, former deputy state
treasurer, who pleaded guilty to de-
falcations amounting to twenty five
thousand dollars, is once again en-
plOyed in the state house He is en-
gagged in assisting James S. Bogart
the accountant employed by the state
TO obtain concrete evidence regard
ing the defalcations of Coleman and
o. V. Allen, his superior, to be used in
bringing suit on their official bonds
in behalf of the state.
1t was at Colemans own suggestion
that the state depository board per-
mitted him TO commence work. He
wrote the board letter to the effect
that there were details in the records
of the office which they would have
little chance of Strengthening out
without the assistance of, someone
who was familiar with the transac-
tions which had been made.
Coleman made it plain to members
of the board that he would like to re-
ceive leniency from the state pardon
board in consideration of any assist
ance he might give the state in un-
raveling the tangled accounts. Mem
bers of the board declared they prom
ised him no immunity, but that he
decided to commence the work with
the idea that his rendering some serv-
ice to the state might in the future
have favorable bearing on his ap-
plication for pardon.
Accordingly he commenced work
with Mr.. Bogart in the afternoon. A
guard from the penitentiary stood
over him. He was apparently the
same Fred Coleman who was former
y in the treasurer's office, and he
wore the same old smile.
Coleman declared to the depository
BOARD that there was no shortage in
addition to the original ninety-three
thousand dollars. He said he would