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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

spend the week end directing The
cast in "Ths Sweet Girl Graduate,
the Senior class play of the Alder
high school.
Miss Hortease Butler returned
to Peterson yesterday afternoon fol.
lowing a visit with Mr.. and Mrs
Fred NJ. Fuller.
Mrs. Ralph Hurd and baby re-
turned to their home in Williams
yesterday after visit with the for
mers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Os-
mundson.
William Gender Of Grand juno
ton spent yesterday here visiting
his old friends, Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.
Bishop.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Britson left
this morning for a three weeks trip
to the Panama Exposition at San
Francisco. They will stop over en-
route in Colorado Springs, and Den
yer, and also at Salt Lake City, Utah.
Returning they expect to take a diff
ferent route of travel. This trip
was won by Mr.. Britson through So
licitation for subscriptions carried
on by him for the Woman's World
magazine.
Mrs. Arthur Campbell of Eagle
Grove is visiting her sister, Mrs. B.
C. Mason, and other relatives and
friends.
MIR. and Mrs. w. H. H. Smith
and Will H. Smith and DR.. and Mrs.
J. E. Williams returned this morn
ing from Britt, where they were
called by the serious illness of J. T..
Smith, former resident of this city,
who is very low with uric poisoning
and a complication of troubles.
Harold J. Smith leaves tonight
for a few days business trip to Chi
cago and Milwaukee.
Miss Aletta Anderson left for
Waterloo this afternoon for an over
Sunday visit with friends.
Mrs. Arthur Beazley of Wilson
vile, Nebraska, went to Ackley to-
day for an over Sunday visit with
her sister, Mrs. C. X. Johnson, be-
fore returning home. Her sister,
Mrs. o. G.. Metcalf, accompanied her
to Ackley.
Mrs. George Twogood and little
son, Wilbur, are spending the day in
Fort Dodge.
Misses Marion Lee and Georgia
Lane went to Fort Dodge today for
an over Sunday visit with Miss Len
ME Gillian, formerly of this city.
Prof. and Mrs. G.. l.. Conlee
went to Lehigh today for an over
Sunday visit with relatives.
A. E. Anderson returned to his
home in Fort Dodge today after a
short visit at the H. I. Thompson
home. Mrs. Anderson will remain
for longer stay.
Miss Georgina Stout, sixth
grade grammar teacher, went to her
home in Iowa Falls today for an ov-
er Sunday stay. She was accompan-
led by two other teachers, Misses
Emma Warth and Nellie Chapman,
who will remain over Sunday as
guests in her home.
Mrs. Max Hemingway Of Fort
Dodge came over this noon for WIS.,
it with her parents, DR.. and Mrs. F..
E. Whitley.
p. w. Lee went to Blue Earth,
Minnesota, today on short business
trip.
Mrs. David Ellington of Stan
hope is in the city visiting her
daughter, Mrs. J. H. Stahl.
Fred D. Merrill returned to
Iowa Falls today after visit here.
He was accompanied by This wife and
little daughter, Miss Margaret Jen-
nish, who will remain over Sunday
with relatives there.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04
Miss Neel Elected Here.

Miss Pearl Neel, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Neel, was recently
elected to the position of teacher of
English and public speaking in the
local high school. She will also
teach one other branch. She has
been teaching these subjects for the
past year in Rock Rapids and was re-
elected to the position again this
year. Miss Neel will, however, &C
cept the position in Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04
Sells Stock in Primghar.

Will A. Bauman, formerly of this
city, brother of Postmaster Bauman,
recently sold his half interest in the
general merchandise store in which
he was interested in Primghar. His
plans are to go on the road as a
travelling salesman for a wholesale
grocery house, but nothing further
than that is known.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04
THAT new PAVING
Law EXPLAINED
Will Enable Cities to Improve Out
lying Districts Heretofore
Neglected.

The paving law enacted by the
legislature at it's last session is re-
ceiving considerable attention from
some of the cities of the state and
it is expected that next year many
of the towns will take advantage of
it's provisions to pave some of the
roads leading into town. Webster
City still has considerable work to
do in the paving line. 1t is now lit
tie late to start upon the prelimin-
aries, but if we can get as good
prices on curb and gutter as was Sc
cured last year the work of putting
that improvement on number of
the cross streets ought to be done
this summer. The price paid last
year was forty-nine cents per linear
foot, which was very reasonable and
of which nobody complained.
The following dispatch, sent out
from Des Moines a few days ago, ex-
plains the new law:
AS a result of the passage of the
Farr paving law, paving of the main
highways leading in and out of Iowa
cities is expected to take on this sea-
son an unprotected boom.
The Farr law adds new element
to the paving plan. Whereas cities
before have been able to assess paw
ing costs only to property owners
within 800 feet of the improvement,
the Farr law permits cities to create
paving districts according to the
benefit of each.
The act applies to all cities hav-
ing population of 1000 or more. 1t
gives them power to construct paw
ed roadways along such streets, av-
enues, or highways, within said
cities, as, in the judgment Of the city
councils thereof, constitute main
travelled ways into and out of such
cities, and to repair, improve and re-
construct the same"
Power of action under the law,
rests largely with the city council. 1t
may establish the paving districts to
embrace such portions of the city as
will receive special benefits from the
contemplated improvements, then
assess so much of the cost against all
lots or tracts of land within the dis.
trict as shall be equal in proportion
to the special benefits conferred by
the improvements and not in excess
In no case, however, may the council
levy assessments exceeding 25 pei
cent of the actual value of the lots
The law is now in effect, and cite:
may proceed under it in ordering
their summer paving work. NUM-
cipal experts say that the law viii
make possible some of the most i'm
portant paving work the cities coul'
possibly do, in that they can pave t.
the city limits the main Travelled
roads connecting up with the sur
rounding country. They will
thereby be able, it is pointed out
to overcome the criticism often mad
by the rural population that tn
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04
Chas. Craig Passes Away.

Chas. Craig, a brother of J. H.
Craig, who resides just north of this
city, passed away at sanitarium in
Fort Dodge Friday after an ILL
ness Of one year. His death was not
unexpected and came as great re-
lief to the sufferer. Mr.. Craig was
Sc years of age. The funeral SER
vices were held and the J. H.
Craig home Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, Rev. c. v. Pence Of
floating.
The deceased was born in Indiana
in February, 1859. The Craig family
resided in this city until about six
years ago, Mr.. Craig having been
proprietor of the livery barn now
owned by w. H. Perry. They moved
from this city to Jefferson. He is
survived by two sons, Welba of JEFF
ferson and Marvin of this city. His
mother, Mrs. A. J. Craig, who lives
five miles southwest Of town, also
survives the deceased, and he
leaves four sisters-Mrs. John Greg
ory, five miles southwest Of town,
two residing in Indiana and one in
Mitchellville, Iowa, and two broth
ers, John H. Craig, north of town,
and one living in Nebraska. Mr..
Craig was preceded to the great be-
yond by his wife, two daughters, and
one son. .,.s,..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04
DELIGHTFUL EVENT
OF SCHOOL YEAR
The Junior Senior Banquet Held in
Wilson's Hall-Fine Pro-
gram Given.

Friday night in Wilson'S hall was
one of the most delightful events OF
the school year. A delicious four
course banquet was served by the
Congregational ladies at $3.50
o'clock upon tables set in the form
of a hollow square. These were
tastefully decorated with baskets of
ferns and marguerites and at each
cover was a Jacqueminot rose, the
place cards also carrying out the
rose idea.
The reception hall was decorated
in the Senior colors and the dining
balcony draped in Junior colors. The
serving was done by eleven young
ladies and this feature was marked
ly deftly and promptly attended.
Following the banquet, the toast
master, Anthony Sparboe, who sat
at the head of the tables, arose and
in few choice words, introduced
the speakers of the toast program.
Mr.. Sparboe proved himself "chip
off the old block" as toastmaster,
his father proving unusually grac-
ious and pleasing in affairs of this
kind.
In the place of Miss Olive Bate
man, who was unable to deliver her
toast because Of illness, Mr.. Spar
Doe delivered the address of well
come to the class Of 1915. This was
followed at once by the response by
John Hunter of the graduating class,
which was nicely prepared and ex-
ceedingly we'll given.
"Green Grass" by Prof. M. L.
Mitchell, was an extremely humor-
Gus, we'll delivered toast, and receiv-
ed the hearty applause it deserved.
"Spot Lights on the Faculty. by
Robert Isham was entirely farcial,
placing the faculty in the role of
talking pictures in which all their
idiosyncrasies and pecularities were
Pumpkins" was a fine little COM
parison by Prof. G. l.. Jackson COM
pairing the class with the humble
vegetable of the fields in which no
feature of the pumpkin-rind, meat
or seeds-was left out.
Par Value of Senior" by
Leigh Bateman, was also one Of
humor, Mr.. Bateman proclaiming
himself a representative of Brad
street & Dunn and reading from an
enormous volume the official rating
of each class individual.
"Par Value of Junior" by Ray
mond Wilder was also a rating Of
the individuals of the class, begin
ming with "How big is any Junior,
Pa, that freshies call him great?"
This toast was very original and
created much laughter.
"Tag Ends" was a splendid little
bit of sugar-coated advice and phil
osophy by Prof. Kelly, in which he
reminded the Seniors and Juniors
that each individual places his own
value upon himself by tagging or
The real value of each
boy or girl-man or woman-de-
ponds entirely upon themselves. Bits
of humor made this toast one of the
best of the evening.
Following the toasts, an amusing
athletic program had been provided
by several of the teachers for the
Of the company in
which a shaving race, spinning race,
feather race, and several more, were
interesting features.
During the evening the DeFrance
orchestra dispensed enlivening mu-
sic and the occasion was one Of
interest for both classes
and faculty.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks
and appreciation to the friends and
lodges of the city for their many
kindnesses and beautiful floral offer
ings during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. J. E. knight and family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

The interior of the offices of V. c.
Crosley, over the Farmers National
Bank, are being reprinted and put
into fine condition for the summer
months.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

r. I. eggs for Matching from good
thrifty farm stock. 40c per Is.
$3.50 per 100. Mrs. Clarence Boyn-
ton, rural 5. Ind. phone on II.
4-2St2f2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

The ladies of Mulberry Center
church will hold bazaar and lap
supper at the ]. S. Heminger home,
Friday evening, May 7th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

The James Kephart residence on
Wilson avenue is receiving a coat
of white paint. The Mrs. n. L. Rood
home has also just been painted
shade of terra Gotta.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04
The Census.

Born, April 30th, to Mr.. and Mrs
H. E. Closz, who reside on Superior
street, a daughter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

A new awning has been put up
in front of Sheldon Bros. grocery
store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

Men resemble the gods in nothing
so much as in doing good to their
fellow creatures.-Cicero.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

Cheapest place to buy oil meal
shorts, middlings and chick feed. A.
J. ironing, I. C. elevator. tiff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-05-04

r. A. Boysen, Dentist, Second u.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

lots. rainproofed fabrics. cassimeres, tweeds,
and dozens Of entirely now fancy patterns
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
c hanges From Old
Plan to National
Currency
CHAOS is
NOW ENDED
Spanish, French and
Il. S. Money Former
ly Circulated

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA letter
written by Special Agent Garrard
Harris 10 the commerce department
and published in the latter's report
tells OF the transformation Of the
Cuban monetary system, now com
pleted
The change from the former plan
under which there was no national
coinage, to the use OF the new
money OF the republic, he says, has
been accomplished without a ripple
on the surface OF business, and good
results already are being noted.
Formerly Spanish, French, United
States and small quantities OF other
moneys circulated indiscriminately
On nearly every prominent corner
In Cuban cities, and especially II
Havana. were money changers who
did a thriving business out OK the
wide confusion OF values. Many
abuses and inconvenience arose
IRON this condition OF affairs. Banks
and business houses had 20 KEEP
their accounts IN three moneys,
Spanish. French and American. and
the values OF the various coins were
constant causes OF misunderstaHd-
ings and a detriment 10 commerce
generally.
Cuba arranged for money OF its
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

own. the banks cooperating, and the
mintlng has been done in the United
States. A presidential decree OF
Sept. II forbade the use OF other
than Cuban and American money al
ter Dec. !.
The Cuban money consists OF gold,
silver and nickel coins. II Is es'
timated that by Jan. l there viii
be more than sI2.000.000 OF this
money in circulation. II is on an
ahsalaia- parity with the money OF
the United States. and as yet there
Il possibly more American money
in trade channels than cuban. IL
Is forbidden 20 take or ship the ma
tional money out Of the country. NO
bills have been issued.
The Cuban gold coins are SEQ, $40
and IS. bearing on one side IN reiiei'
the head OF Jose Maru and on the
other the coat OF arms OF CUBA
half encircled by laurel wreaths. On
one side the coin bears the iuscrip-
ton "Patria Y lbertad' and the
date. and on the other. "Repuolica
de Cuba" and the denomination.
Each coin is marked with its hne-
ness. The coins are exceedingly
artistic and handsome The 50 piece
has sprung into great favor and IS
already known colloquially as the
"Marti"
The money is upon the same sys-
TEN as that OF the United states
and the dollar sign is used 10 oes-
ignate Il. The peso, or silver dollar
EQUALS 100 centavos. Instead OF a
5O-centavo piece there is the 'cua'
renta." or 4O-centayo coin; the
'veinte." or 20-centavo; and the siE
YER i0-centavo piece There are nick
el 5-centavo pieces, and 2-centaVo
coin and i-eeHtavn coin or niekeI.
The silver currency bears the coat
OF arms OF Cuba on one side ana a
ave-pointed star surrounded by rays
on the other.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

in light. medium and heavy weights
knee length. u and full SO inches long 49,
full lined. body lined and unlined-form.
fitting. semihtting and roomy box coats
plush or velvet collars-m meltons. chev-
Jerseys, etc.-blucs, grays, blacks. browns
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
pun r.uton Slaughter House.

The government-owned slaughter
house in Tsingtau, constructed oy
the German government early In the
history OF the colony, IS being con
Quoted by the Japanese forces IN
occupation OF the port in the same
careful way that has always charac
,erized It's operation.
The plant consists or spacious
buildings for the separate slaughter
ing OF cattle and smaller animals
ice making and cold storage plants
laboratories. detention sheds. resi-
dences for the staff, etc.--lndianapo
lis News.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
BLIND MAN "SAW"
LIBERTY BELL

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1.-THE
care with winch the Liberty Bell
was handled on its trip across the
country recently, and the precau-
tions taken 10 prevent injuries to
It, brought out story told by a
young woman who had seen the bell
at The Panama exposition. They
had 1t roped in" she said. "and no
one could get very close 10 IL.
"One day as | was passing was
surprised 10 sse the rope down, but
several officers were about 10 pre-
vent the crowd from pressing in too
close to the bell. The mystery was
explained when, going closer. saw
them leading a Hind man away from
the relic. They had let down the
ropes to allow the blind man TO pass
his hand over the bell. as that was
the only way he could see it,"
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
EN HONORS
INDIAN WOMEN

oeutiOn exclusive TO women
nperfa1 Order Of TIE Crown
THIS was founded by
/ Slctofia, and u bestowed up
/ WIVES OF the Indian viceroys.
brtain of the native Indian
-. and very occasionally up
women connected with the
u court. Lady Randolph
u n ono OF the best known
<Who have been the recipient
= <oveted decoration.
r6er was Instituted by royal
o. Jan. /. 1878. and the first
ne took place on April rs
when ~ ladies In all were
Gnid ccenes Of pcmp and
oD0oadoP such as had nevcr
neoeed IN this country.
elGnia OF this coveted order
booofifnI. consisting Of the
6oriAl cipher. ". r.. T., IN dia-
inoor1o and turQroises. with
c1ia mentAl border Of pearls.
~ The Imperial crown.
r ~ MT b1oe vAsered
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
Fur.LiEed 0vercoats

Made to sell by
Bishop & Co.
at SIS, we are
closing out
at
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
7 dies Now Have
Ionder Houses All
Their Own
BTON WAS
THE PIONEER
;er Cities Are Grad
ually Adopting
the Idea

\ c6nouest Of America, writes
fouson HART In the Outlook.
6nIy two years since Boston
bed to the charm OF the idea,
&dy Newark, Pittsburgh and
are following suit, Dallas Is
- TOR one, three great univer-
~ plettisg Junior annexes for
serious natural history col
ana the Peabody museum OF
~ announced similar plans.
! special children's museum!
y Tor little people grown-up
ns. like grown-up clothes and
u books, are q ludicrous mis-
half tho specimens In an
y vonder house are shown In
~ high as to be beyond the
ok childish eyes. A still larger
lion are beyond the range OF
y eomprchension even on men-
pSS. The whole atmosphere
Dlaco IL. besides, forbidding.
2ng.
1tway-and It's been tried
51o TO "step down" the great
w y to tho chil6ren's level, en-
docents to show them about,
I1ng labels to tell the story
kpecimens. The moro direct
nplo remedy II to give the
: place al their own, where
nre their own size, nothing
their heads.
II nocent-more than teacher
- ythGn museum guide--is q
1ouopher and friend. . fervent
over at whose glowing torch
ol6Em the children's little
~ nay take flre. Not only does
Nv little visitors about the
interpreting its wonders,
IN unlocking doors and In
y the harder sort Of speci
the minute injury OF small
telling charming nature stor
g besides the natural re
* ths children's confidence
their bits Of nature obser
nqpects their finds Of beetles
frOgs' eggs, or gals, helps
little naturalists to identify
y &peeiinens, aud encourages
ymptom OF interest in things
There's the point. The
10 museum does not stop
y mummifled nature within
y. II IL tho peculiar genius
\ concertion that II compre-
Nm ont Of doors. Specimens
cases are promptly linked
fo specimens scurrying about
cpen, nature talks In the
= running logically into ma
1Iks outside.
ntor to the Boston Children's
|o any flne day Of the early
y would N likely as not have
ilhe exhibition hall empty and
curator and children being
~ the edge OF nearby Jamaica
Reding wild black ducks and
~ J for the sake OF studying
eatures' webbed swimming
y they might be punched II
khok around the base OF ,
ottOnwood tree, discovering
curAtor bent down a branch
Gxt years buds lie snugl
{up m the warm hollow at tn
this years dry leaves.
0ootof was fortunate he pro
rcountered m eager grou
t1Rht, tongues wagging. !
from a conducted natu
y the park. their hands full
Surrounding the curatt
oAAdished sprays OF blosso'
tcbhaxel, or queer oak gal
heown cocoons. What Is
~" they cried. And tn
kjes began. Perhaps as .
= displayed their treasures
\ arose to be settled only
= 70 the museums collection
~ trooped.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

Made to sell by e N M-
Bishop & Co. y A
at SIS, we are < n
closing out az H
at ......... W 81
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

The Young Mems Christian asso-
ciation announces the value OF its
property in this country at 100000
600. Part of last years income on
this capital was an increase OF 10000
men in the Bible class enrolment.
The association owns 759 buildings.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

ENERAL FIELD MARSHAL
" SIR JOHN FRENCH, who
has resigned his post as com
mander.in-chief OF the BRUSH
armies In France and Flanders
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
{. j. RUNNERS HAVE
WORKOUT AT NIGHT
Late Classes Cause Coach to
Call Candidates In Early
Evening.

As track training IN the daytime II
out of the question for q majority OF
the Catholic University athletes Coaci,
Jimmy Mulligan n working his squad al
the Arcade in the early evening, and
expects to increase attendance in this
manner.
Glasses hold on 30 late In the after
noon" explains the c. u. coach, that
II is impossible to get the full strength
oyt in the afternoon. Many Of the men
are working at the university a. late a
s o'clock. which makes day work I'm.
possible
Captain Sullivan had seven veterans
from last years team out yesterday
and more are expected for workouts to-
day. Besides Sullivan there Ii Field,
expected to be a sure point winner In
the quarter this winter; Gibson, Dris-
Ryan. Lsford. Keen, Btemmer. nut.
ledge English the Butler brothers. and
Rogers. a..
Kerr KilIian. and Green. OF the foot
ball team, are expected to do soYne-
thing In the weights. Greer has won
In schoolboy events In the weights, and
can be expected to come through In a
higher class. The squad In working out
three times Q week at present, but wifi
be called out every day after the hoii-
days. Int
The Washington times., 1915-12-07
BURNS IS
AFTER SECOND BOUT
Earns Draw With Kid Williams,
Title Holder. and Now Would
Face Him Again.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 7.-Frankie
Burns. the Jersey City bantam. 10 today
seeking another chance III the ring with
Kid WILLIAMS. the worlds champion
Their contest last night. ono OF the best
ever staged in this city, was declared
a Craw by Referee Smith. OF Chicago
with both boys going at top speed and
neither In any danger. Both boys
weighed in at II pounds ringside.
For the first half Of the bout Burns
looked to be a certain winner. nut sud
denly he began to tire and Williams
forged To the front. carrying the fight
ing TO his taller opponent. In thorc
first ten roInds Burns landed labs and
uppcrcuts almost at will upon the
champion, but they lacked sufficient
weight to bother him. Williams, how
ever sank to hi. knees under a perfect
storm OF let's and rights in the eighth
round.
The latter half Of the battle, except
for the seventeenth round. p.as all viii
ltarns. though he was unable to unset
the challenger. The Baltimore boy
pounded a, rms ribs until th.v were
pink and drew first blood In the thir.
tenth round with a nying jah to the
nrse.
Burns exhibition Of lrnr-distance
srarrinr was excellent. and he never
save williams a chance 70 land hi,
sI"eT punch. invariably standing him
OF with jnbs TO the face