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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
COST OF high L|v-
ING IS GOING UP
Judge Tucker Assesses Fine 70
Fighting ALSO for Plain Drunk
and Bootlegging.

Yesterday in Judge fuckers court
Earl Baxter of this city was arraign.
ed for lighting somewhere In the vi.
cinity of Seneca street. He was
found guilty and fined 1856 where.
upon he set up loud remonstrance
Fighting had never before been fin
ed more than 81 and how did 1t hap
pen that he was receiving this un-
heard Of fine? Justice Tucker in
formed him that fighting came high
er this year. Everything else had
Increased in cost, both the high cost
Of living and the cost of high living,
so that $5.S5 was his portion.
Today a plain drunk in justice
court received the fine of 1886. An
other man who claimed to hail from
Kansas or some place, was brought
up before the Justice to answer to
the charge Of bootlegging. Night
Waterman Williams had found him
last night on the street with suit
case which seemed suspiciously
heavy and accordingly investigated
his record and the contents of the
suit case. The man had arrived from
Boone and the suitcase contained
one quart bottle OF beer and eight
bottles of whiskey. He received .
sentence of thirty days in the coun-
ty Jail and the contents of the bot
ties were poured into the gutter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
WILLIAM WIENER
SUccUMBs T0sTR0kE
Democratic Candidate for Senator il
Last Campaign in This Dis
trict Dies.

William Weimer of Radcliffe, pres
ident Of the First National Bank OF
that place, democratic candidate for
state senator from this district in
the last campaign, and a long time
settler of that vicinity, died Satur-
day afternoon as the result Of a par
|alytic stroke. His passing was very
sudden, the family having no warn
ing of his physical disability. Mr..
Weimer was widely known through
out this section and many OF the old
er residents here were personal
friends Of the deceased. The funeral
will be held in the church at Rad
cliffe, Wednesday afternoon at 1
o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
CHRISTMAS HELPS
FOR PARCEL POST
senders Of Gifts Should Read and
Obey All Postal Instructions
This Year.

Christmas at the post Office is not
a merry one at best, for the mail
clerks and employees of Uncle Sam
are the messengers Of Santa Claus at
this time of the year and to success
fully run both branches of business
requires patience, endurance and en-
ergy. There is a way, however, to
help tighten the burdens of the pos
tai employees of America, and that
is in the manner of wrapping of
parcels and the early mailing OF
them. Last year packages were pre-
sented at the general delivery win
dow for mailing, wrapped only in
tissue paper. Wherever possible
these were returned to the sender
with instructions to wrap them in
heavy paper. There are several
things to be remembered in mailing
packages by parcel post:
Prepay postage fully on all par
cells.
Address parcels fully and plainly.
Place name and address of sender
on all matter. rt
Pack articles carefully and wrap
them securely, but do not seal them,
as sealed parcels are subject to post
age at the letter rate.
Mail parcels early.
Insure valuable parcels.
Written inscriptions such as
Merry Christmas Happy New
Year" with Best Wishes" and
numbers, names or letters for pur-
pose Of description, are permissible
additions to parcel post matter.
Books may bear simple dedicatory
inscriptions not Of personal ma
ture. Communications prepaid at
first class rate may be sent with
parcels prepaid at fourth class rate,
provided they are placed in enve-
lopes securely attached to outside Of
parcels.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
HAMILTON COUNTY
BOY DIES IN CANADA
Clyde Neese, Son Of =. II. Neese Of
Thi. County, suo g to
Typhoid Fever.

Clyde Neese, son Of E. H. Neese,
who resides in the vicinity of Sara
toga and is an old resident of Ham
ilton county, passed away Sunday at
his home in shuniban, Saskatche-
wan, Canada, Of typhoid fever, with
which he had been suffering for the
past month. He was young man
Of promise and leaves wife and
three children. He had lived in the
Canadian province for the past four
years and was engaged in farming.
The family, accompanied by the
remains, are on their way to this
city for the burial Mr.. Neese was q
nephew Of Mrs. Hiram Carey, who
resides on Bank street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Appointed Agent.

Mrs. F. R. Mason has just been
appointed agent fol, the sale and dis
tribution of Christmas seals in this
city by the State tuberculosis Asso-
citation. The seals will be on sale at
the banks, all the drug stores, the
billiard halls, news stand and per-
|haps other places which will be an
Fnounced later. The money derived
from the sale of the Christmas
stamps and stickers each year goes
into the fund for the waging OF a
campaign against tuberculosis. We
have in this state hospital for the
free treatment of this disease and
the money from the sale, of Christ
mas stamps and stickers is distinct
aid to the sufferers in these institu-
tions. Mrs. Mason was the agent for
this city last year and hopes to in
crease the amount realized many
dollars over the receipts of last year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Gave Fine Exhibition.

Geo. E. Spears, champion billiard
list, entertained a large crowd of To-
cal fans at the Mission billiard par
lors last night. He easily defeated
one of Webster City's best players in
a 200 point game. Mr.. Spears made
the remarkable high run of 103. after
the game he made a number Of fancy
shots on both the pool and billiard
table. This was Mr.. Spears fourth
appearance here and his work last
evening was probably the best ever
seen in this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Women May Vote.

That all women of the city may
know and be present at the coming
election, it has been thought well
enough to announce to those who
may not be aware Of the fact, that
women do not have to register and
may vote upon the floating of bonds
for new school gymnasium. Many
women took advantage of their OPP
portunity to vote upon the floating
of the $4,000 in bonds for the cree
ton of the Lincoln school building a
few years ago and women will take
the same active interest in the vot-
ing for the gymnasium.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
|DO|NGS Of THE
DISTRICT COURT
Case Of the G. & N. W. Ry Against
the Board Of Supervisors
Postponed.

~ The jury reported for duty yester-
day. The case Of the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad company
against the board Of supervisors and
the Peterson drainage district, COM
menced last week, was postponed
yesterday until Monday of the last
week Of the term.
The case Of the State Bank Of
Dows VS.. Ernest Trotter is now on
trial.
John Levison, indicted for pass
ing worthless checks, appeared in
court and stated that he had NO
money to employ an attorney to de-
fend him. Accordingly the court APP
pointed j. M. Blake to look after his
interests.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Obituary.

Raymond Edwin Ingertson was
born at Webster City, Iowa. Feb. IL,
1912, and was called by death Dec.
3, 1915, aged three years. nine
months and twenty-five days.
Little Raymond was i'll only few
days. He was subject to that dread
disease, Group. which had so often
yielded to tender care and watch
fulness that it was not realized
that his condition was SO serious
until the doctor was called. All was
done that loving hearts and hands
could do, aided by medical skill,
but without avail. A brief funeral
service, consisting of few verses of
Scripture and prayer, was conducted
by the pastor at the home. The lit
tie white casket was banked with
flowers. The burial was at Grace
land cemetery.
The sorrowing ones may rest as
sured that ut is well with the
child"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
MEETING Of THE
CITY !. COUNCIL ..
o. N. Ross Appears and Objects TO
Certain Methods Of Sewer
Taxation.

There was a regular meeting of
the city council last night with all
members present. After roll call,
the minutes Of the last regular and
intervening meetings were read and
after few amendments, were APP
proved. Among the communications
presented to the council was one
from Rev. H. u. Haywood in regard
to the purchase Of q life motor. His
object in addressing them was to
state the fact that 800 had been
raised by subscription and to ask
the council for help from the city to
the extent Of the remaining $25 on
the price of the life motor. This
matter by motion was laid over for
further considerations
The monthly reports OF the sex
ton, weighmaster. city clerk. street
commissioner, electric light plant,
and city treasurer were read. ap-
proved, accepted and placed on file.
The contracts for printing were al
SO read, signed and approved.
Ordinance 401. creating the Office
|of city assessor under the manager
plan. defining the duties, fixing the
compensation and providing for the
payment thereof was read for the
first time and according to the law
in such matters was filed with the
lefty clerk. The assessors salary is
$3.50 per year.
The usual monthly bills were al
lowed, while the billgof 6. J. Long,
asking for payment Of salary Of $50
per month from May 1st to Oct. 18th
inclusive, was, on motion, laid over
for further investigation.
I H. B. Hummel and Father Barry
appeared before the coucil in regard
to a private sewer connection to
their properties on Dubuque street,
asking some relief from the city.
This led to quite lengthy contro-
versy, and decision in the matter was
held for further consideration.
o. N. Ross appeared before the
council in behalf Of the people Of the
Seventh sewer district, objecting to
the half mill levy recently adopted
|by the council and asking that this
levy be rescinded and the money
paid from the city funds instead Of
|by levy. They considered the levy
unjust to the people Of the Seventh
district. This matter was also laid
by for future consideration.
The council then adjourned until
Thursday evening, Dec. 9th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Treat Ill Alike.

One week ago farmer cut up
and sold a freshly butchered hog on
the market square. A few complaints
have been raised on account Of the
offering for sale meat which was ex-
posed to the wind and dust of the
city streets. The pure food law is
very strict upon the exposure of
meats in the butcher shops of the
state. No more may we see uncov-
cred meets hanging upon hooks in
the front of the market. Exposure
of meats for short time, except as
they are cutting them upon the
block, makes butcher liable to fine
and arrest. The same protection Of
meats sold by a vender or peddled
should be given the public.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
on to Rochester.

M. Bolger and daughter, Miss
Hazel, who live on the east side, left
Saturday for Rochester. Mimi,
where the Drs. Mayo will be con-
suited in regard to the health of the
latter. Miss Bolger was compelled
to leave her work in the ten cent
store several days ago because of q
severe pain in her side. This is the
third attack she has had Of this kind
and it was thought best to undergo
an examination.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
DELINQUENT TAX
SALE YESTERDAY
Bidding was Good and About 1870
Parcels q Property Sold Be.
fore Noon. n

County Treasurer Hughes held the
annual delinquent tax sale yesterday
forenoon. About 12o pieces of prop
erty were sold. At 1880 the sale
closed until next Friday morning at
ten O'Clock. There are about forty
pieces Of property yet to dispose of.
There were no bidders on the prop
erty Of the Crooked Creek railroad
company, against which there is q
tax of $1,000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Ask Your,eIf.

What Cat 65 cents) will give more
pleasure Ito the owner Of any stand.
ard machine) than Columbia IL
inch double face graphophone record
II your home is barren (of a graf.
onola) please place your order now
before the Christmas rush. II you
aspire to q player-piano the prompt
filing of your order is suggested
Demonstrations day and evenings, al
the w. H. Cook Piano Shop. 6d3f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Real Estate Transfer.

Lille M. Overpack and hush to
Esther WEIGH Young-wd-lots s
and 8, blk 9, o. & W. addition, w.
|C.-s3, 100000.
VIM. Arnold and VT to Oscar L.
Gilmore-wd-ne sw-sw ne and
south 10 acres Sc NV S2-SS-25.-
100000.
John McCarley to Emma C. Keith
-wd-lot 2. blk 81, Srd addition,
Williams.-$1 10000.
J. H. Mathews to Lizzie Mathews
-wd-lot 8, blk Is, Mcv. & T. addi-,
ton, harrisburg. $500.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
At The Hospital.

Andrew Lindquist. Of stratford,
was brought to this city yesterday
and taken to Mercy hospital where
a major operation will be perform
ed upon him In few days.
John Prescott, a ten or twelve
year old lad from Jewell underwent
the removal Of his tonsils at Mercy
hospital Saturday ond returned to
Jewell on the same day.
The condition Of Mrs. Freida
WILLIE Travis. whose life hangs in
the balance. remains unchanged. i
Choice Duroc Jersey bears for
sale. Reasonable. w. A. Neel.
2d2t1f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
COAL! COAL! COAL!

For short time to make room
will sell coal at the following prices:
Franklin county lump and nu,
coal for IS ton delivered.
Peanut hid. coal $3.50 a ton deliv.
cred.
Chestnut hid. coal $1O.25 ton de.
livered.
Stove hid. coal $1,000 a ton deiiv-
cred. ]. c. Smith. 6d6
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Gets Good Location.

The F. w. Woolworth Co., the big
New York concern that runs many
five and ten cent stores throughout
tho country and which is to open a
store in this city, has rented the e.
H. Martin building at 604 Second
street. This Us one Of the best loca-
lions in the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Zitterell.Bringof.

Miss Katherine Zitterell of this
city and Ralph Bringoff of Des
Moines were united in marriage yes.
Iterday afternoon at $3.50 at an Epis-
'copal vicarage in Des Moines the
Rev. Allen Judd, an old acquaintance
Of the zitterell family, officiating,
The couple were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. r. w. Mefford also of Des
Moines. This news will come as a
surprise to friends Of the young peo-
pie here. Mrs. Bringoff left for Des
Moines on Saturday morning to visit
the Mefford family and no one in this
city knew of her intentions. She
returned last night and for time
will retain her former position as
stenographer for Whitman & Hamp-
ton. Mr.. Bringoff was formerly en-
ployed as matchmaker in the Dunlap
jewelry store and lately has occu-
pied similar position in Des Moines.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mrs. Anna Zitterell Of this city
and was reared to young womanhood
here. She spent couple of years in
Chicago three years ago where she
lived with her sister, Mrs. Ralph
Gerber. She returned here last win
ter and has been employed here
since. She is we'll known as girl
whistler of exceptional ability and
has appeared in public in that capac-
ity many times. Friends will join
in wishing the young people long
and happy married life.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Applicant for City Manager.

Applicants have begun arriving in
the city to apply in person for the
position Of city manager. Thurs
day a young man from Abilene, Kan.
sas, the city engineer Of that place
arrived here and stated his quail
|fications to members of the council
There is to be no dearth Of appli-
cants from which to select when
the great day arrives.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors for the kind
ness they showed us during the i'll
ness and later at the death of our
beloved son, John McCauley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Nc auley.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Missionary Meeting.

The Christian Women's Board Of
Missions will meet Friday afternoon
Dec. 10th, at 1880 o'clock with Mrs
w. E. Gossard on Water street. Mrs
w. H.. Harrison's division Of ladies
will have charge of the program
which is promised to be q fine one.
It is hoped to exceed the record OF
attendance for last month which was
very good.
Books for bookkeeping at Teed's.
diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

\ Miss Annette Stark. who is study
Ing music at the Detroit Conserva-
tory. Detroit, Michigan, was recently
chosen as chairman Of one Of the So
Scieties OF the class Of 1915.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

The Congregational ladies realized
about $11O from the bazaar and ex-
change held in the church parlors
last Friday. Many beautiful articles
suitable for Christmas gifts were
sold and a large crowd was present
during the days sale.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

The w. c. T. U. ladies have for
sale line OF very pretty novelties
in the way Of post cards and dainty
little cards with envelopes to match.
Wedding announcements, cards for
anniversary announcements. births,
etc., can be had, besides q choice as
sortment of Christmas cards, tags,
etc.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Postponement.

The Universalist Christmas Shop,
which was to have been held Tues
day at the church, is postponed I'M
til Saturday on account of the fun
eral of Mrs. Amos Crum to be held
in the church today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Ding Sam, the Chinese laundry
man on Second street. has rented
the rear part OF the Beaumont iaun-
dry building recently yacated BY the
Star laundry and carpenters ana
masons are busy making number
Of improvements on the building.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
viii Lecture on Catholicism.

G. Carlton Sturgeon will give an
illustrated lecture on Catholicism
entitled, From Roman Dungeon to
Civil Liberty" on next Saturday ev-
ening, Dec. 18th. in Wilson's hall
beginning at 1880 o'clock. See an
nouncement elsewhere in these col
|umns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
The Census.

A nine pound baby son was born
this morning to Mr.. and Mrs. George
F. Hollis, who reside three and a
half miles north Of town.
Born, Dec. S, 1915, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fritz L. Rasmussen, Of west
Second street, daughter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

The Methodist ladies aid will meet
tomorrow afternoon in the church
following the meeting. Important
business to be transacted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

The Past Noble Grands association
vii meet with Mrs. Wilson Walton,
1927 Division street, on Thursday
txlfernoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Corn Wanted.

From one to 500 bushels of old
ear corn Will pay 20 cents BUSH
ell. ]. T.. Young. Martin phone
9494. f1'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
II, Dodge Bowlers Coming.

Two Fort Dodge bowling teams,
the Ranking Colts and Poland's
Bests, will be at the Webster City
Elks allies tomorrow evening to con-
test with the Oldtimers and w. !. r.
C's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Remember the Eltekah bazaar and
exchange at the Stuart wall paper
store Saturday, Dec. 18th. 7d4f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

The "sweeter" she Is, the more
she deserves box Of Lggetts choco-
lates, only at Buster" Browns.
6d3f2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Magazines, make nice Christmas
gifts. Buster" Brown takes subs
scriptions. 6d3f2t2 4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Holiday goods that grip the at.
tention, but ease up on the pocket.
book, at Buster Browns. 6d3f2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
For Sale.

l still have some extra good Duroc
Jersey bears not related to any l ev-
er sold. J. E. Young, 13S First
street, Webster City. Martin phone
9494. 11-30f3s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

The Cass Center ladies aid society
will give supper and bazaar at the
church Friday evening, Dec. 18th.
Those having articles for the bazaar
will leave them with Mrs. Carl
Crouch, Mrs. H. j. Dick or Mrs. s.
Filler before Thursday, Dec. 9th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Dainty box stationery for Christ
mas gifts at Buster" Browns.
6d3f2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Some real Christmas gifts at BUS
teri Browns. 6d3f2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Window glass. the size you want
at Teed's. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Fred w. Buetner has purchased
from the Blue Earth Land Company
$50 acre farm near ArnDoy. MINI.
Mr. Buetner takes possession Of his
newly acquired property on the first
Of next March and will remove with
his family to Amboy at that time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
LOCAL. BRIEFS.

>3-3>4~$>1-ak> $500 49,
Teed deals In drugs. diff