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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Notice Of Taking in Of Additional
Lands Into the Proposed Cleve-
land Drainage District.

To Henry F. Reinhardt, Lima T..
McKibben, Lima T. West, D. c..
Chase, and to all lien-holders and
mortgages.
You are hereby notified that the
board of supervisors Of Hamilton
county, Iowa, instructed notice to be
published for bringing in certain ad-
ditional lands into proposed Cleve-
land Drainage District and that R.
G. Austin, as engineer, has filed a
report showing that the following
described lands to-wit: North half
of South West quarter of Section
Four, Township Lightweight, Range
Twenty-Five; Northeast quarter of
Southwest quarter and Northwest
quarter of Southeast quarter of Sec
ton Thirty, Township Eighty-nine.
Range Twenty-four, are within the
watershed of the proposed Cleveland
drainage district, and that the Ques-
ton of including such lands will
come on for hearing before the
Board of Supervisors of Hamilton
County, at Webster City, Iowa, on
the End DAY of February, 1915, at
2 o'clock p. M, at which time you
may appear and show cause II any
you have, why said lands should
not be included.
Dated at Webster City, Iowa, this
4th day OF January, 1915.
A. J. Peterson,
37F2 County Auditor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
KILLED BY HIS
FALSE Teeth
Washington Man Chokes to Deati
After Laughing at Funny Story.

Washington, D. c., Jan. ga
funny story cost A. M. Phelps, a pi-
ano tuner, aged SO, Of Washington,
his life yesterday when he swallow
ed his false teeth during fit of
laughter and choked to death. Three
physicians worked over the strang-
ling man in an effort to dislodge the
teeth from his throat, but their en-
deavors proved without avail.
The tragedy occurred at the home
of his son-in-law. While the family
party was seated in the parlor of the
house some one told a story which
seemed to greatly please Phelps. He
laughed heartily and began chok-
ing.
I'm choking. I've swallowed my
teeth" he gasped.
An ambulance was summoned
but Phelps died before he reached
the hospital.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Brave Woman Killed lioness.

A trapper's wife, whose cabin Is
near Unionville, New, saved her own
life and that of her three-year-old child
by killing big mountain lioness with
a blow from a rifle after the animal.
wounded, had charged her. Her hus-
band trapped three lion cubs, and it is
supposed they were the lioness' litter.
and that she trailed him to the cabin.
The woman saw the lioness watching
the cabin, and called the baby, playing
outside. Then she reached for rifle.
She took one shot at the lioness, but
only wounded it. The animal then
rushed at the woman, who, stepping
back to give herself clear swing
with the rife, brought the butt down
on the head of the lioness, killing it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Realize Horrors of War.

Times-Republican Correspondent:
Gus Bouillon and wife, who live on
a harrisburg mail route, both have
realizing sense of the awfulness
of the great war now raging in Eur
ope. They came here a short time
ago from Alsace, Germany, where
the contending armies have been
operating. A few weeks ago Mrs.
Bouillon's mother contracted pneu-
monia and died, the result Of try
ing to live in a damp cellar, and
later the news came that as Mr..
pouillon's mother was descending
into her underground home French
shell exploded near her and injured
her so that she too left this troubled
world.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
CANADIANS HELD
FOR SHOOTING
Of AMERICANS
Constable and Three Soldiers Taken
Into Custody on Manslaughter
Charge.

Toronto, Ont, Jan. "a pro.
visional constable, a corporal ana
two privates were arrested at Fort
Erie yesterday on warrants issued at
the instance of the attorney gen.
eral of Ontario, charging them with
manslaughter in connection with the
death of Walter Smith and the
wounding of Charles Dorsch, Amer
lean citizens, at Fort Erie on Dec
%, last. The men were held with
out bail.
Smith and Dorsch were shot by
Canadian militiamen at Fort Erie
while hunting ducks on the Cana
dian side Of the Niagara river in al
legged violation of the dominion
game laws. The United States gov
eminent sent formal note of pro-
test to Great Britain requesting the
punishment of those guilty Of the
shooting.
The men arrested yesterday on
charges of manslaughter are Thorn
as w. Delaney, provincial constable;
Archie Kay, corporal; and Edmund
Macintosh, and Leslie Kinsman, pri-
Yates.
Constable Delaney, it was an
nounced had been suspended from
Office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
MAN SWALLOWS
A TOOTHBRUSH
Providence Man Undergoes Opera.
ton After Peculiar Accident.

Providence, R. l., Jan. 9.-James
Skeffington of the Providence school
committee was polishing his teeth
the other morning when his grip on
the handle of the brush slipped. The
brush went down his throat so far
he could not reach it. Involuntarily
he swallowed it.
Mr.. Skeffington caused call to be
sent to the Rhode Island hospital,
whittier he was taken, and the doc
tors lost no time in operating upon
him.
The brush was removed from his
stomach and in the afternoon the
patient was reported as doing nice
ly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Real Estate Transfers.

A. c. Otterback and VT to Gilbert
Knudson-wd-lot 5, blk 6, addi.
ton Jewell Junction.-$6,250.00.
J. C. Peterson and VT to Geo. /
Scott-wd-ne ne 30-S7-26.-$1,-
10000.
R. J. Hurd and VT to St. Pauls
Evangelical Lutheran Church--wd
lot 8, blk %, 3rd addition, Will
liams.-$250.O0.
Robert Pickering and VT ct al to
Clara Pickering-wd--lot Z, blk 81,
w. C.-$1O.OO.
Otis w. Kepler and VT to E. O.
Sandal-wd-sk ne south of R. R.
5-S6-25.-$2,O00.OO.
Hamilton County to l. j. Sayrs-
tax d-strip between lots l and g.
blk Sc, w. C.-$55.7S.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
RESfR-
VISITS FAMILY
IS MURDERED
Wife and Three Children Found
Strangled to Death in Ca
madam Home.

Montreal, Quebec, Jan. S.-Mrs
Robert Van Looy, wife of Belgian
reservist, and her three children
were found strangled to death al
their home here yesterday. The po
lice yesterday afternoon had no clue
to the murderer.
Mrs. Van Looy's husband joined
the first contingent of Belgian re-
servists who left Canada to fight fol
their country.
Neighbors found the bodies in
bed. Apparently they had been dead
for two days. The police believed
an attack had been made upon them
as they slept. There were few signs
of struggle.
The children, two girls and a boy
were aged 9 and Z years and Is
months.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
new GUARD COM
PANY AT MASON CITY
Adjutant General Logan Musters in
New Members of the Fifty
SIXTH

Mason City, Jan. Adj. Gen
Guy E. Logan of Des Moines Tues
day night mustered in Company [
of the FSfty-sixth regiment, 1. N. G.
The new company was organized
here in the last few weeks. This
makes two national guard compan'
les, the other being Company A, ant
the Ffty-sixth regiment band, which
are now located at Mason City
Lieutenant Hanford McNider Of
Company A has acted as recruiting
officer for the new company.
d Mason City will open a new $685.
900 national guard armory here
some time in February which Is il
progress of construction during the
winter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Villas CHIEF
IS CAPTURED

Naco, Ariz., Jan. Cen. Felipe
Angeles, Villas chief subordinate,
and said to be his choice for provis-
ional president of Mexico, was cap
tured yesterday when Gen. Alvaro
Obregon drove the Villa-Zapatista
army out of Puebla, according to
messages from Vera Cruz, received
today by General Hill, commanding
the Carranza garrison of Naco, So
nora.
The capture Of Angeles caused
much rejoicing among the Carranza
soldiers. Angeles was in command
of the army defeated by Obregon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Jack Frost in CITY.

In the list of unclaimed letters
published yesterday, was one for
Jack Frost" Every resident of the
city can testify that he is in the city
and has been here for the past
month in good earnest. No one has
seen him for he is mysterious per-
son, but evidences Of his work are
on every hand and rich and poor
alike can testify that Jack Frost is
still on the job in Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
BRYAN RECEIVES RE:
PLY TO PROTEST
Text of British Answer Will Be
Made Public Today.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 9.-SeC-
rotary Bryan late yesterday an
nounced the receipt of the note from
Great Britain replying to the Amer
lean communication of Dec. 26, re-
specting American commerce.
The note whihc is of about the
same length as the American COM
munication will be made public on
Sunday afternoon by mutual agree
ment between the state department
and the British foreign Office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12

be given by the club in that city on
Wednesday, January 20. Mr.. Nc
Murray's subject will be "The Busi-
ness Men and the Boy Scout Move
ment."
The splendid work Of Mr.. McMur-
ray in this city with the boy scouts
has been observed by other cities
in the state and this is very graft
flying to his friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Said to Be Oldest Tree.

The famous cypress near Oaxaca IN
Mexico, over 5000 years old, said to
be the oldest tree in the world was
discovered by Humboldt while on his
famous tour of equatorial America,
100 years ago He nailed to 1t a
wooden tablet, which is now half COW
cred by the subsequent growth OF
the tree. Upon it. however, is still
legible the autograph of the famous
German naturalist. The last meas
urement of the tree showed its trunk
four feet from the ground, to have
q girth of 126 feet
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Rescinded Order.

The wife Of a gentleman being sud-
denly taken i'll, the husband ordered
servant to get a horse ready to go
fer the doctor Ry the time, however,
that thu hose was ready and the
note TO the doctor written, the lady
had recovered: on which he added the
following postscript and sent the
servant of: My wife having recov-
cred YOU need not co,!e. London
Tit-Bits.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
CONDUCTORS SLAYER
GETS A LIFE Term
Youth Who Killed Northwestern
Conductor is Sentenced.

Humboldt, Ia, Jan. S.-Roy
James and Clyde Spiker, the two
young men who held up a Chicago
& Northwestern freight several
weeks ago in this county, Conduct
or Reynolds being shot by James,
have just received their sentences
from Judge D. F. COyle.
James pleaded guilty to murder
and was sentenced for life. Spiker
aged II, will be sent to the reform
school at Anamosa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Tests DEPTHS by Bomb.

For measuring sea depths a Massa-
chusetts doctor has invented dyna-
mite bomb which explodes on striking
the bottom, the distance being esti-
mated by measuring the time 1t takes
the sound to reach the surface Of th
water
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12

ing her friend, Miss Dorothy Jones.
Mrs. Pauline Locke-Hoover Of
Kansas City, who has been visiting
the Misses Margaret Chamberlin and
Grace Lee, left this noon for Wat
erloo where she will visit relatives
and friends before returning to her
home
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
Will Speak in Fort Dodge.

Murray McMurray, scoutmaster
in this city, has received a letter
from Chas. A. Helsell, assistant
scoutmaster Of Fort Dodge, request
ing him to address the Commercial
club of Fort Dodge at q luncheon to
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
. = = y = + Z 4 . I I
From Saturdays Daily.)

Mrs. Minnie Clifton-Strock, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
w. H. Alkire east of the city and
also among friends in town, left to-
day for her new home in Sterling,
illinois.
Mrs. George Lewis of Eagle
Grove, who has been visiting at the
George Ely home for week, went
to Duncombe today where she will
spend Sunday with the E. F. Gallery
family.
Miss Airline Sparks left for her
school teaching duties ino Turin,
Iowa, today after vacation of sew
eral weeks spent here with her par
ents, Mr.. end Mrs. Frank r. Sparks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John VanWinkle,
no live on West First street, went
Highview today for an over Sun
y stay on the farm where they
rmerly resided.
Mrs. w. A. Crandall and Miss
3ie McMurray are spending the
in Fort Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hanson and
title son of Fort Dodge spent yester-
lay visiting at the DR.. w. w. Wyatt
home.
II. Miss Mabel Wheeler, elder
daughter of the former Mrs. Joe
( Wheeler, an old resident of this city,
now of Delavan, Minnesota, has
been visiting relatives in Woodstock
and spent yesterday visiting friends
here. She left in the afternoon for
Ellsworth where she expects to help
her uncle, George Wheeler, in the
general store which he recently
purchased.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. McNee and
little son, who have been visiting
Mrs. McNee's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. B. Miller, returned yesterday at
ternoon to their home in harrisburg.
Miss Letha Tilghman, a high
school student, went to Williams
yesterday for an over Sunday stay.
Mrs. Glenn Hill and baby re-
turned to harrisburg yesterday after
a visit with Mrs. Hills parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Porter and family,
who live near town.
Miss Fac Bryan returned to her
home in Williams yesterday after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
Haines, who reside on west Third
street.
Mrs. R. B. Leroy and Mrs. o.
w. Bige of Highview spent the fore
noon in this city shopping.
Mrs. George Christensen and
visiting guest, Miss Kathryn Grain
Of Coon Rapids, are spending the
day in Fort Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Lutz of Den
yer, who have been guests at the
John Riley home on the north side
for several days, left yesterday for a
visit with relatives in Alden.
j. 0. L. Johnson of Jewell was
a Webster City visitor today.
Frank Welch was called to
Snowville, Ohio, last night on &C
count of the serious illness of mis-
father.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse W. Mason
went to Colfax this noon LOT a three
weeks stay, Mr.. Mason expecting to
take treatment for rheumatism with
which he is troubled.
Miss Anna Coffee of Fort Dodge
is spending the week end here visit
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-12

For sale, FIVE Poland China male
hogs, big type. w. H. Van Note.
12-4-t-f-1ms
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
consuls tiavo rroublea

The stranded American is the bane pf the consus. His office Is invaded by persons claiming his good offices after their plans have gone askew. Those in better circumstances d,mand that the consul indorse their notes at the bank, those in poorer circumstances demand to be sent home It is anpar eutly fixed idea that a consul can draw on the treasury for the relief Of stranded Americans. Many cases of dls"yass are pitiable and consuls, not even >eccuped against the social ex. penses Gecidental to their position. have to glsSa relief out of their r-i vate mems ard to stand the inev. ltable loss. Tho saly persons whom consuls are authorized by law to aid are sailors on the articles of a vessel of American registry wrecked within their consular districts, and in this case only to the extent of immediate relief and passage to the next Amer tcan port
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
VALUE 0F COTTON
 EXPORTS DECREASE
Farmer Receives Three Million Less for June, 1915. Exports Than in
 1914.

Washington, Aug. 25.-While Amer ican cotton exports during the fiscal year that ended June 30 decreased by only 739,OO3 bales, their value was $234,257,329 less than those of the preceding year, according to figures issued today by the department of commerce. The decrease was due to depressed prices compared with those of one year ago.
 Despite an increase of 27,562 bales in June exports oyer June. 1914, the planter received only $15,S44,362, as against 1S,725,444 in June last year.
 Exports to Great Britain, Spain and Italy showed material increases in quantity for the year. Direct exports to Germany, Austria and Belgium were negligible, and France and Ja- pan showed material increases. All other Europe, which embraces the neutral countries except Spain. took l,3S2,6 bales, valued at $60,492 ,SS9 In the fiscal year, as against 94,S96 bales, valued at $5,S30,097, in 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
MakInQ Things Even.

It would be difficult to find . region where the ups and downs of fortune have been so sudden and extreme as in California. In its early days. be- fore it's production of grair vas equal to the demand, wages of farm hands were high. but as production increased the prices lowered faster than the rats of wages. A farmer employed a2 in' dustrious .rishman for five years, at the rate of fifty dollars a month "and tound"--board. lodging. washing. and mending At the end cf the term hs said 10 his man: 'I can't afford to pay you the wages ] have been paying. You have saved money, and have saved nothing. At this rate you will soon own my farn," Then I'll hire you to work for me-" said the other. "and you can get your farm oaaS again"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
DON'T WAIT
Take Advantage of a Pine Bluff Citl'
 gems Experience.


 When the back begins to che,
 Don't wait until backache. becomes chronic;
 Till kidney troubles develop;
 Till urinary troubles destroy nights rest.
 Profit by a Pine Bluff citizens ex- perience.
 Mrs. J. A. Racop. 1416 State st. Pine Bluff, says: Tor years l sur- fered from a heavy ache in the small of my back. I could hardly get up after sitting and l couldn't stoop over or lift anything. l was always lame and stiff in the morn ing and I felt all worn-out. My kid neys acted irregularly, too. Before had finished half box of Doans Kidney Pills. I was helped. but when saw that I was getting better. just like a great many other people, ] stopped taking them. A little later finished the first box of Doan's Kid ney Pills and they not only relieved my back but put my kidneys in good shape"
 Price soc at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-ge1 Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that Mrs. Racop had. Foster-Milburn CO., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
CARRANZA APPEALING
  TO EUROPEAN POWERS
Wily "First Chief' Delays Reply to '. S.. While Agents Prosecute
 Recognition Claims.

Washington, Aug. 25.-Pending the receipt of Carranza's expected refusal to join the peace conference proposei by the United States and Latin-Amer- ican republics, his representatives are endeavoring to obtain recognition for him from the European governments, despite the fact that these govern ments hay, advised the Washington administration they will follow its lead. They have assured the state de- partment they have no choice as to the preside icy of the republic, and are concerned only in a restoration of peace.
 There was .no information today at the department as to when the reply of Carranza might be expected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
Secretary of State Uncer- tain as to Significance of
 Late Request.
WHITE HOUSE THINKS
 DANGER BREAK PAST
Belief Is That German Note on Arabic PreSageS DisayOWal by Germany and Indicates Intention to Meet the
 American Viewpoint.

Washington, Aug 15.-Secretary Of State Lansing, uncertain of the full significance of G@fU ny's request that this government withhold judg ment Cn the sinking of the Arabic until it has submitted its side of the case, has indicated to Count von Bernstorff. the German ambassador, that he wishes to confer with him on the subject The amb ssador. who IS now in New York. is expected 10 come to Washing On within the next day or two.
 Two opinions now prevail at the white house and among state depart ment officials, regarding the signifi- canoe of the rFuest of the German government. and it is presumed sec retary Lansing wishes to ascertain from tAe ambassador personally which of the two is correct, on ac- count of faeir important bearing on the future course of this governor cnr. Danger of Break Averted.
 The opinion held by those closest to the white house, and proba bly by President Wilson himself, is that the request is the most encouraging de- velopment in the relations of the two governments since the sinking of the Lusitania, and indicates an intention on the rar. of Germany to try and accommodate herself to the American viewpoint. The belief is held also that it presages the disa volwal by Ger many of the sinking of the Arabic and removes the danger of a break between fhe two countries.
 The other opinion. which is held by some high officials of the state de- partn ent, who are less optimistic of the outcome and less convinced of the sincerity of fhe German government. are convinced that this is merely a diplomatic move on the part of Ger many odelay hvrgine the question to an issue until the sentiment of this government and the American people has had time to IT tolerate. The effect of such plan, # successful, would probably be to remove the danger of break without the neces- sity of Germany yielding to the de- mands of Gha Yhited States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
Kindly Superintendent.

A Chicago man with business in terests in Missouri tells of an incident as railway junction there. He was very hungry. with only two min. utes before the departure of his train. Sandwich and conea,' he said to the counter man. Haven't time for anything elss." Easy, friend" said the other. "Take al the time you want. Cast your eye over this bill O. fare and I'll phone the superintendent 10 hold the train . while" Hold the train while eat7" Sure. This Is branch road, and there's no other train comin'. or goin' over 1t this mcrnin'. The superln. tendcnt will want you to have @ good meal--hs owns this lunch rooKs."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
Roman Custom.

It was a custom even among the comparatively modern Romans to bury with their little children their favorita toys, and the custom seems to reach back to the earliest times of which we have any t.uthworthy relics. In deed in our own day, the doll fur rishes a striking example of that most primitive trait, mother instinct for among many savage tribes, nota' bly, the Bechuanas and the Basutos, 1t Is the custom sor married women to lavish their pent up mother love opon rude dolls until the advent oj their offspring.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
Couldn't Be Made Public.

it was the custom o; one of tht managers to criticize every individual performance at each new town the company visited after the fall of the curtain on the stage One night he did not say anything to young Lorainc He reminded the manager of his omis sion by saying: "As you did not say anything about my performance, take 1t it was all right Then came the icy reply: "1 did r-t say any thing about your show aauee want { have to say to you iiust aaI in privata."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-26
MGRAW SELLS MAR0UARD TO TORONTO ]. l. CLUB
Once Hero of New York Fans Threat ems to slump" to Federals to
 Escape Minors.

New York, Aug 25.-Rube Mar quard. once the hero of New York fans. was sold tonight by the Giants to the Toronto club of the Interna, tional league.
 Manager McGraw would not say whether he had retained string to the pitcher who, in 1912. pitched l9 straight victories.
 Friends of MarGuard tonight said he was considering Jumping" back to the Federal league to avoid going to the minors.