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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.

The clerking force of the Mercan1
tile store Friday night gave a COM
plimentary dinner to a former en-
ployee who was married last July
Mrs. Ross Doty-who was for sever
al years book keeper and cashier for
this firm. The dinner was given up
on the third floor of the Syndicate
block above the Mercantile store
with covers laid for thirty-two peo-
pie. The table held baskets of
chrysanthemums and ferns TASTEFUL
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
Notice.

The drill team Of the Fraternal
Bankers of the city will give mas
querade ball in their hall Friday ev-
ening, Dec. 10th. Every one cord
tally invited. Admission to gentlemen
SO cents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

that amount IL months time will be
given purchaser, with approved se-
curity. bearing pers cent interest
from date Of sale. No property to
be removed until settled for.
L. J. WEIGH, Prop.
Col. C. w. Marvel, Auct.
r. E. Jones, Clerk. f1t1d1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
For Sale.

Two Duroc Jersey and three
Hampshire fall male pigs. Also a
few spring males. e. E. Cheever.
Martin phone 2105. 12-6d6f3t3s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Tempting Christmas confectionery
in dainty boxes at Buster" Browns
6d3f2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

WANTED-some one to winter 3
horse in stalks and pasture with
other horses. Phone or see B. r.
Brown. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
DELIGHTFUL EVENING.

The Literary Round Table mem
beers, with their husbands and sever
al invited guests, were delightfully."-
entertained and instructed last night
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Young by parlor lecture on TIA
gore by Rev. H. L. Haywood. The
club is studying representative lit
|erature this year and this Indian
writer was the topic for the evening.
The discourse was beautiful one
and appreciatively received. Dur
Ing the serving OF dainty refresh
ments and the social half hour fol-
lowing, W. H. Cook entertained the
company OF about twenty with sew
|eral selections upon the grafonola
PURITAN GIRLS ENTERTAINED.
Mrs. Frank Wetkavska and daugh-
ter Mildred pleasantly entertained
fourteen members of the Puritan
Girls class OF the Congregational
Sunday school Saturday afternoon at
8 o'clock at their home on Dubuque
street, in a most unique manner. The
members had been requested to come
in the representative costume Of some
nation and Holland" ITALY" "Ire-
land,p Greece" and others were
met at the door of the home by
America Mildred Wetkavs-
ka, in costume. Each girl gave a
short history Of the country they
represented joining at the close OF
the program of histories in the sing
ing of America. Kodak pictures OF
the girls in costume were also taken.
A dainty collation. was served at the
close OF the afternoon and most en-
|joyable time experienced by all.
SURPRISE PARTY.
Masters Harold and Morris Wise,
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Wise,
were completely surprised Friday
evening when a group of boys went
to their home on Elm street to help
Morris celebrate his ninth birthday
anniversary. The boys met at the
home of Billy Macgoey and went in
a body to the Wise home across the
street. After the excitment OF the
surprise was over all repaired to the
ISIS theatre to enjoy the movies. Up
on their return to the Wise home
delicious refreshments were served
by the hosts mother. The lads
were seated about the pretty table
on the center of which was a decor
ated birthday cake/With nine light
ed tapers. After the lunch an hour
was spent playing games and enjoy
ling music. Master Morris received
many nice birthday gifts and all had
a fine time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

We can save you money.
No such selectiog in Ham
ilton County.
SILKS.
4 Webster City's leading stock
of silk goods are here for your
approval. New advance ship
ment of pretty Tub Silk waist
ings and shirtings. 81, per
yard.
OTHER SUGGESTIONS.
Wayne Knit Hosiery for the
whole family. Kayser Italian
Silk Hosiery and other silk
hose, 81 to SO per pair.
Kayser Silk Gloves. Sim
mons Kid Gloves. Chanut
French Kids. Gossard Front
Lace Co1sets. G, D. Justrite
corsets.
$1.00 to $3.50.
Blankets, and blanket house
robes, auto rugs, and shawls.
knit goods specialties, (hand-
kerchiefs galore.) Newest in
neckwear. Hand bags up to
SIS. Many other novelties.
Sc to $1,000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
WOOL DRESS GOODS

have advanced on the market
and evidences are for still fur
ther advances. We carry a
big stock of the Broadhead,
jamestown Mills and the La
Porte Wooden Mills fabrics.
4Sc to $3.50 per yard.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07
CLOSING OUT.

All our fancy China, includ-
ing good selections Of Japan
csc ware novelties. Also glass.
ware, crockery and other sbrok-
en- lines. Just the thing for
Xmas.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

TOYS In Metcalf's Bargain
/. Basement.
Many new Xmas" ideas
found here, not shown else
where.
Structo Building Material.
Books, games, dolls, Xmas
tree ornaments, stationery,
cards. hosiery. handkerchiefs.
ribbons and all kinds Of dry
goods spccialties. &c, 1Oc, Csc,
and up.
Many special prices will be Of
| fered in our Big Bargain Base
ment in order to make quick
sales.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

FURS.
We own every fur piece in stock
All new and beautifully match
ed sets. Exclusive selections
of the highest grades 1896 to
$500. Cheaper grades also.
SHIRT WAISTS.
We have for your considera-
ton the niftiest lot Of Winter
styles in silk waists, $1.05 to-
1895. Special shipment Of adj
vanced styles in Tub Silk
waists just. received attrac-
lively priced at$2.69 and $2.S5.
SILK PETTIC0ATS.
Up to 1886. Just received
nifty lot Of Messaline and
Taffeta Silk Petticoats for
Xmas offering, $3.50 and up
WOOL DRESS GOODS
I I. ~ n ri
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Now is your opportune time
to save money and get entire
satisfaction. Every suit, skirt.
dress and coat here advertised
are all the seasons most app
proved styles.
$2.s5 to $500.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-12-07

Splendid selections of the
newest and best, standard
makes for women and children.
Complete range of sizes.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Washington, Feb. 25.-Federal Judge Alston c. Dayton closed his defense of the charges preferred against him in resolution offered by Representative Medley of West Virginia at the hearing before the house committee on the judiciary Judge Dayton discussed at length the circumstances that attended his ap- pointment to the bench by President Roosevelt and entered a general denial of reports that he was concerned in conspiracy to oust his predecessor, Judge John J. Jackson. The witness said he was the ranking republican member of the house committee on naval affairs in 1906. "I was fre- quently thrown in touch with Presi- dent Roosevelt" he said. One day we were talking over our careers and ambitions and l casually said that I did not like the congressional work. My ambition has been always to be on the bench. The president re- sponded. Why, old man. wo you mean to tell me that you want a place on the bench? 1t will afford me great pleasure to appoint you as soon as opportunity offers, and it will be personal appointment without ref erence to senators and representa- tives.'"
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Hart's corner are rejoicing over the birth of a son, Kenneth Daniel Ryder.
 Mrs. Susan Kavanaugh of Whiting street will entertain the W. c. T. u. at it's regular meeting tomorrow af- ternoon.
 Both the Pequabuck and Quinni- piac rivers were swollen to such, an extent by last nights rairg that the meadows in the vicinity were prac- tically inundated ttis morning.
 Sequassen lodge, l. O. O. F., will hold regular meeting this evening in Odd Fellows hall.
 Mrs. Thomas c. Russell Is expected home late today. She has been visit ing in Chicago for several weeks. Her son-in-law, Simon A. Mcdonald. who has been in the west for the past few days, will accompany her on the return trip. .#.-a
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25
FIVE DEFEN
Abolished By Ordd
 War Dc(

Washington, fe defense boards ara department orders day. The work w boards previously
 be directed by a g view. composed of officers on detail m will from time 10 mendations regardj defenses.
 The membership not yet been detei tary Garrison. In commentators ~h| review may make department ccmna1 tl1orized tc make \ based upon the dS their respective it special boards whi dered dissolved are defense board. whic with looking to pr the land approa ches the Cape Henry d< Long Island Sound Panama fortificatlol Philippine defense
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Tyler: assistant
 dolf Whaples:
 derson; treasured
 
 Mrs. Mary WI late Harry Webs home in Hartfol a native of New1 the late John al Five children su| w ebster, Mrs. Cl Ruth Webster of M. Connors and Newburgh. N. Y1 Mrs. George W her sister. Mrs. N York.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

ing the term of the late Governor l George L.. xilley and his successor. 1 Governor Frank B. Weeks, Major
 Wilcox was at the head of the conn., | mand. He also served through four 1 years of the terms of Governor Sime- 1 on E. Baldwin and was at the head l of his company in the inaugural par l ade of Governor Holcomb short l time ago. 1 During his six years service as 1 commandant, the major accompa niei the Footguard on trips to Atlanta, Charleston and JameSt own. With
 the command he has also frequently visited the Richmond Blues
 According to precedent the matter
 of appointing Major Wilcox's success sor will devolve upon the command which shall be convened at the or der of Captain Charles Slocum, the next officer in rank.
 Berlin Construction Go. Annual. All officers were reelected at the
 annual meeting of the Berlin Con-
 struction company held yesterday af- ternoon at the factory offices in Ken sington. Reports presented showed
 the last year to have been a good one
 with the concern. The Berlin Construction company l is a close corporation. Water Galore. P. S. McMahon's proposition of creating a reservoir for the benefit of 1 tension of New Britain's water mains l were put to shame this morning by 1 the severe rain storm which trans f,v G@ll ~1~ li-A- 1 into verita ble seas. No longer is their l a shortage of water in the village ] Whether or not the house which
 has just been built on Little Farms 1 was intended for a lighthouse or a bathing pavilion is a question which afforded opportunity for discussion by 1 the "stove councils his morning. The ] house was entirely sourrounded with
 water today again. Residents ex-
 pected momentarily to see 1t floating l down the stream under the railroad | bridge, to the filter beds a few miles | down stream.
 I There were two breaks in the sewer
 pipes just below Sandbank hill and a
 stream of water several feet high shot
 up from one of them. 1 Berlin Briefs. Dr. and Mrs. George P. Durham of Worthington ridge will entertain the l Berlin Son of Veterans association | this evening.
 The body of the infant daughter of
 MT. and Mrs. Milton Emery, who died yesterday morning, was sent to Rock
 vile for burial.
 The Kensington Methodist church l will hold a cottage prayer meeting l this evening at the home of MT. and 1 Mrs George Griffith.
 Miss Gertrude North of East Berlin has returned from Eliza beth, N. J. pr. and Mrs. T. c. Hodgson of East
 Berlin are entertaining Mrs. J.. E.. l Wadsworth of Yonkers, N. Y John Cooney of East Berlin is crit ! ically i'll with pneumonia.
 The Bridge Whist club met this af-
 ternoon at the home of Mrs. Root in
 East Berlin.
 Harry Smith, who has been visiting 1 in East Berlin, returned to Norwich yesterday. la.##a1
 The Cromwell Christian End deavor
 society will hold a social this evening
 at the home of MT. and Mrs. Bynon
 of East Berlin.
 meeting of the executive com
 mlttee of the East Berlin Village Inn
 PfoVement society will be held at the
 library this evering.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

cision of local justice and the third is probable cause for triaT' ac- ton.
 Fel1x Pullano is charged with in accent assault on young boy. He was gwen hearing recently before Justice A. H. Condell and was bound over He protested his innocence at the time, but the court believed the evidence sufficiently strong to war rant holding him for trial.
 The two appeals are those of Lett tia Lapori and Nicola Gueriere. both of whom were convicted before Jus tlce Ryder of selling liquor without a license. Their arrests were brought about by investigations Of the state police. Both were given substantial fines.
 Heirs Getting Anxious.
 Heirs of the late Patrick Couph,in Forestville's eccentric bachelor who died several months ago, leaving an estate valued at over s6O,OOO, are getting anxious over the delay in bringing to trial the suit of Mrs Frank J. Lord. The case has been pending in the superior court for months and it may be some time Vet before it is called for trial. Unti, It is settled nothing can be done about the distribution of the estate
 Coughlin left no will and his near est of kin, some twenty nieces and nephews, will share in the distribu ton of his money. The old man owned some property and had mort gages on places owned by others and 1t Is the intention to turn all into cash before settlement is made
 Mrs. Lords suit is to recover for work done for the eccentric owner or the wealth. She claims to have oone his washing for yeas and also wants pay for some mending, besides compensation for food she claims to nave furnished him. Her bill was for over 1900 and Administrator Cray and the heirs, feeling that the amount was excessive, refused to settle. Mrs Lord declared that Coughlin had promised to will her the house in which she lived and for that reason she never made any demand on him for pay for her services.
 There is a great deal of local in- terest in the settlement of the estate. as many of the old mans relatives, who will be beneficiaries, live here.
 Will Meet Tomorrow
 Owing to the absence from town of w. J. Simpson, Chairman A. H. Con- dell yesterday afternoon decided to postpone consideration of the appeals to the board of relief until tomorrow and the members will be in executive session during the afternoon.
 The members have but forty com plaints to consider and they may, be ! able to settle them at a single sitting although the indications are that two | meetgs will be held before report | is prepared
 Masonic Bali Soon.
 While the matter has not as vet | been formally considered, members of l Frederick lodge, A. r. and A. M, are | expecting the appointment of a com | mlttee in the near future tc make ar | engagements for the annual Masonic | ball. This affair Is the towns big l geSt social event and 1t is looked for | ward to with joyous anticipations for | months.
 The ball was omitted last year but l the Masons state that in all likelihood | 1t Will be held this year. probably in | April
 Brief Items.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Ryder of |
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25
OIITANKEl
 RECEIVE
Carpathian's Ow1|
 ised Bonus forl of German Crl

Correspondence Of The crew of
 pathian have Jud
 law against the
 who tried to csc a bonus promised running the gal cruisers in the At
 The Carpathia Texan port at t war. Her ere VI fused to sail unld The captain agrd bonus of 360 esch wages. Rumors destroying comr numerous. But { risk and the vess{ dam with a cargd
 Although the S a dangerous cara set ahre by a shd in view of the bo captain through they testified in was safely made, skipper offered u stead of s60. U brought suit.
 In court tae ow Steamship com pal allegations of the on the technical the merchant shil is not entitled to those stipulated in
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

T. Henry Kellogg, who has beel visiting relatives in Simshury, N. c. has returned to his home.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25
Maple Hill News

Mir. and Mrs. Walter Jones of Hart ford and Miss Tabor of Maine, were the guests of MT. and Mrs Albert Whaples over Sunday
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25
Berlin News NO INVESTIGATION,
 SAYS DR. CR|SWOLD Says Martin DUhham'S Death Was
 Due to HGm0IIhage. MAY BE RESULT OF BRUTAL BEATING
Octogcna,ian's Assailant in Jail-Gov-
 ernor Accepts Major Wilcox's Resig- <. morrow Evening.

Referring to an article printed to- day in a Hartford morning paper, Medical Examiner Roger M. Griswold of Berlin asserted this morning that there was absolutely no truth in the statement that he would make an ex- animation to ascertain whether or not Wilbur Welsh, prisoner in the Hart ford county jail, can be held on a charge of manslaughter as a result of the death at 5:45 o'clock last evening, of Martin R. Durham, whom the jail inmate brutally assaulted on Decem- Der 15 last
 @ As was stated in this column yester- day, Medical Examiner Griswold is of the opinion that MT. Dunham's condi- tion was brought on from the injuries he received when struck. and thrown to the floor by Welsh, but he says there is no way of proving this posi- lively. Consequtly it would be diff ficult matter to substantiate man. slaughter charge against the farm hand.
 Prosecuting Attorney William H. Gibney, when interviewed today, de- Cined to commit himself, but it is thought that he will take the proper steps to see that the ends of justice are met. Although the prosecutor would not admit it, Welsh may be held at the expiration of his term, if for no other reason that the fact that he is alleged to have threatened to kill MT. Dunham before the last of next June.
 The assailants term does not run out until June having received six ! months sentence from Judge George c. Griswold when arraigned before him December 16 for assault and . breach of the peace. Welsh, it will be remembered, struck Mrs. Dunham with the mouthpiece of a telephone in strument after having severely beaten < her husband. He then resi- G,cd arrest and drew a revolver on Prosecutor Gibney when he rushed into the house It was brought out in court that the fracas originated when Welsh who was slightly under the influence of li- ouor. resented a reprinand from, his , employer.
 MT. Durham received many bruises and gashes about the head at the time of the fight. Owing to his ad vanced age, his recovery was rather Z slow. A few weeks after, however, ht < seemed to have recovered fully and be-
 gan attending to the duties of his farm
 again. Three weeks ago, he began act
 ing peculiarly and became quite i'll.
 His head seemed to be affected ant he sank into a coma from which h.
 sIroused only at infrequent intervals On Sunday last, he suffered sngh
 parnlytic shock which rendered hi: < left side helpless. Late yesterday af sernoon, he Ind another stroke whic}
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

There will be special town meet ing held this Thursday evening at s o'clock in the Town hall to consider the proposition of town bonds to cover It's debt, and to vote to have the state money applied on the road from Rob bins Corner east to the Hartford and New Haven turnpike.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

A second patrol of Boy Scouts, called Eagle patrol, has been organ ized here The following officers were elected. Patrol leader, oliver
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Miss Lael Macy. who has been il with tonsilitis, is recovering.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Native eggs 33c s1.00. Russell Br|
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Mrs. J. H. Latham has returned after spending two weeks visiting rel atives in Elizabeth. N. J.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Rev. Ralph H. Rowse of ArlinG ton, Mass, was guest at the par sonage during the week.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Miss Clara Darling is suffering from blood poisoning in her thumb.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Mrs. Arthur James, who has been visiting relatives in Dsnielson, has re- turned to her home in the End
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Mrs. Coggswell entertain ined the Bridge club on Tuesday afternoon, twelve ladies being present. Mrs, Proudman won the prize
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

MT. and Mrs. Schmidt of New Britain have moved into James Rog- ers' house at the Center.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Mrs. Usher of Van, Turkey, in writ ing to a friend here, said. when the war broke out, and before the Ameri- can board could send money through the Standard oil company, she was obliged to pledge her wedding gifts to secure funds for immediate use.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Howard Rempp fell from tree last Saturday, injuring his knee which will confine him to the house for two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

Brief Items. MT. ana Mrs. Howard Ryder, of
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

MT. and Mrs. Norman F. Camp ano family are spending few days with relatives in West Haven.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-25

The funeral of Mrs. William App pIebee was held in the chapel Tues day afternoon. The Rev. Hubert Macy officiated The bearers were Newton Osborne, Arlan F. Francis, Herbert C. Francis and Edward s. Goodale. Burial was in the Center cemetery.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-04-17
RATHER ROUGH ON FATHER


Since Fred had become sopho-
more. and was therefore college
man." he had given himself patron
izing airs toward Sister May. who
had been his guide. philosopher and
friend during boyhood. Vexed by his
haughtiness, she was numerically
quizzing him the other evening at
dinner.
HAS our man made up his mind"
she inquired, "as to what profession
he will honor after a while?"
why, yes. little one" Fred re-
sponded. with his most aggravating
smile. 81 have made up my mind to
be a doctor. like grandfather and ia
Their"
you a doctor!" May shifted scorn.
fully.
I'D like to know why motif get
my diplomat" asked Fred, still annoy.
ingly calm.
We'll. you'll never be a great sur.
geon, like father May insisted.
Again, why not?" Fred smiled
condescendingly.
You surgeon like father!" May
cried, vehemently. "Why, you big
softy, you couldn't even kill fy!"
Nobody but father caught the sig.
nificance Of the remark, and somehow
he didn't mention 1t.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-04-17
THE WAY OUT
Change Of Food Brought Success and
Happiness.

An ambitious but delicate girl. after
failing to go through school on &C
count Of nervousness and hysteria,
found in Grape-Nuts the only thing
that seemed to build her up and fur
dish her the peace of health.
From infancy" she says. II have
not been strong. Being ambitious to
learn at any cost finally got to the
High School but soon had to abandon
my studies on account of nervous pros
tration and hysteria.
my food did not agree with me, and
I grew thin and respondent. could
not enjoy the simplest social affair for
l suffered constantly from nervousness
in spite of all sorts of medicines.
This wretched condition continued
until l became Interested In the let
tiers Of those who had cases like mine
and who were being helped by eating
Grape-Nuts.
Il had little faith. but procured Q
pkg. and after the first dish expert.
enced q peculiar satisfied feeling that
I had never gained from any ordinary
food. l slept and rested better that
night and in . few days began to grow
stronger.
Il had q new feeling Of peace and
restfulness. In few weeks. to my
great Joy, the headaches and nervous
ness left me and life became bright
and hopeful. Presumed my studies. and