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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
WILL A. C0NKL|N
WRITES FROM TEXAS
Says Conditions on the Mexican Bor-
der are Neutrality-suspicious.
Murdered.

w. A. Conklin, former we'll
known Webster City boy, a son of
T. A. Conklin, a pioneer settler here,
who left Webster City perhaps forty
years ago and has been a constant
reader of the Freeman the past fifty
years, is now located at Fowlerton,
Texas, and under date of October
first writes an interesting letter of
the conditions on the Texas-Mexi-
can border. Mr.. Conklin has visited
Webster City number Of times
since leaving here to seek a home
elsewhere. He was in the city on
an extended stay three or four years
ago and our people who knew him
as a boy and those who met and
formed his acquaintance later, will
believe that he speaks the truth
when he briefly refers to some of
the outrages committed by greasers
against citizens of the United States.
He says:
I note with pleasure the contin-
ued prosperity and improvement of
the Freeman. Looking back fifty
years, to the little "shack" on Bank
street where Vivaldo Ballou used to
edit and print the little four page
almost pamphlet in dimensions, The
Hamilton Freeman-and compare it
with the Freeman and your modern
equipment of 1915, makes those
DAYS of it's existence seem as a we'll
nigh forgotten dream.
A letter from Texas would not be
complete without a few lines touch
ing the Mexican-United States situ-
alton, or anything else you might
call it. Well, it's bad-getting no
better fast. United States soldiers
are shot down at regular intervals.
American citizens on this side of the
Rio Grande are murdered by armed
Mexicans from across the line. Their
homes invaded, plundered, and wives
and daughters maltreated. l ire
uuently meet persons from that part
of the state. They all tell the same
disgusting, sickening tale. A soldier
of the United States army was cap
tured by Mexican guerlllas last
week: taken out of the trenches,
carried across the river, shot, his
head cut off, stuck on a pole, and
with ghoulish qualification publicly
exhibited to applauding greasers on
the other side and to his enraged
comrades on this side of the river.
I read an account of it to my son.
"Did they really do that do you sup
pose?" he asked. Eyes, they GER
tainly did, for here is his name, COM
pany and regiment. He hung his
head, looked steadily at the floor for
about ten seconds, and came back at
me with, "Well, I suppose the Unit
ed States will demand an apology"
His voice was ringing with sarcasm.
For once, I wished President Wilson
was at that moment caller at my
cottage home.
w. A. Conklin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
GRAIN LETTER.

Chicago, Oct. 5.-Frost bulge in
corn only small, with Nebraska
claiming no serious damage. The
wheat advance has stopped some for
eign demand but local bulls believe
wheat break-purchase at the ad-
vance until southwest receipts In
crease. Minneapolis claims about
100000 Canadian wheat worked and
100000 more being considered. 1t
has moved up to 81 and it may con-
tinue with 81 as it's base until the
winter wheat belt either ships lot
of wheat or the government an
nounces a serious rain loss.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
Save S499.1O by Re-Advertising

The people who will have to pay
for the new sewer on Cedar and
Grove streets and Sparboe Court
will save S499.1O because the coun-
Gil re-advertised for bids. Two weeks
ago bids were submitted for this
work as follows: Zitterell & Sulli-
van $4,000, Hawkeye Construction
company s4,799.10, Anderson & En-
pie $4,000. The council re-advertis-
ed for bids and at the meeting last
night other bids were submitted as
follows: Zitterell & Sullivan S4,-
495, Hawkeye Construction company
$4,000, Anderson e Empie S4,69S.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
Real Estate Transfers

Lyman Levich to John F. Baker
wd-lot II, blk As in Webster City.
D. E. Drackley to Lucy A. Elliott
G, blk F, R. r. addition,
w. C.-s3,S00.00.
Geo. Morgan to J. NJ. Whitson ct
8, blk 5, Park addition,
w. C.-sS3.00.
Amos c. Smith to Henry Teget-
wd-lots 7 and s, blk s. Lawn Hill
addition, w. C.-$S00.00.
Geo. w. Scott and VT to Kate M
"a lot 6, block 81
original west New Castle-S6, 900
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
More Big Apples.

W. H. H. Smith, residing on west
Second street, has an apple tree on
his lot that produced prolifically
this year and the apples are of enor-
nous size. He left three at the
Freeman-Tribune Office Saturday and
they measure each from Is, to 15k
inches in circumference and inches
in diameter. The one tree produced
about ten bushels this year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
Teachers Meeting, Saturday, Oct. 9.

There will be a teachers meeting
in Webster City, Saturday, Oct. y.
The faculty for this meeting will be
furnished by the Extension Depart
ment of the Iowa State Teachers
College.
E. J. Cable, who was here last
year, will present the work in ge-
ography, and Miss Eva May Luse
will have classes in language.
Meeting will be called to order at
9:45 o'clock.
I hope that all teachers in the vi
cinity of Webster City will plan to
attend this meeting and as many
others as find l. convenient to reach
here.
Later in the year meetings Of this
order will be held at harrisburg,
Ellsworth and Stanhope.
fl E. F. Snow, County Supt.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
For Sale.

Half section improved farm East
ern So. Dakota, fertile black soil,
one mile to station and school, 800
acres under plow, fifty acres sweet
clover and alfalfa. Grows fine corn
and grain, deep we'll, fine water,
good new buildings, telephone, rural
route. $40 per acre. Address own
ers. Richards Bros, Willow Lakes,
So. Oak. 4d3fltl"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
Albright Kollert.

Miss Lottie Albright and Mr..
John H. Kollert, both Of Fenton,
were married in this city last even
ing. The ceremony was performed
at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. e.
H. Kamphoefner officiating. Mr..
Kollert is a carpenter by trade and
the young couple will make their
future home at Fenton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
Woodstock Couple Wed.

Miss Hazel Carpenter and Mr..
Curtis Petty, both Of Woodstock,
were united in marriage at 4 o'clock
Saturday afternoon at the Methodist
parsonage, Rev. C. H. Kamphoefner
officiating. The young couple will
make their future home on farm
near Woodstock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

The ladies aid society of the
Christian church will meet with
Mrs. F. A. Huddlestun tomorrow at
ternoon at / o'clock for quilting
social. Mr.. Ridenour, the evange-
listic singer, will sing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

FOR SALE-some extra good chol-
era immune Chester White baH.
Also a few gifts at reasonable
prices. Come and see them, or
phone S4S7. Charles Mitchell,
Webster City. d-f-t-to10-2t-15s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
Card of Thanks.

We wish to publicly thank our
kind friends and neighbors for their
sympathy and flowers in our recent
bereavement. Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.
FOSS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
For Sale.

Two yearling Duroc Jersey boars.
Also some spring boars. These are
good ones. J. E. Young, 1873 First
street, Webster City. Martin phone
e4e4. 1O-5f4*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
sonage.

The Earl Stuart family have NOV
ed from the L. N. Call house in the
700 block on First street to the j.
H. Clabaugh house on east First. The
Call house will be occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Wade, who have
been living on First street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

Waverly, Iowa, Sept. IS, 1915.-
Dr. Wilbert Shallenberger, Chicago,
Ill-Dear Doctor: wanted to
write and tell you that you cured me
If the eczema. l have not had any
treatment for nearly eighteen
months. 1 was awful bad when you
started to treat me and it is wonder
fnl how soon 1 got we'll. I was treat
cd bv other physicians and receiv-
cd no benefit. I advise others suffer-
ing with skin diseases to consult
with you. I know others you cur
cd. Yours truly, Harry Robinson
Advertisement. 1l
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
Miss Eleanor Davis, who has bee

Miss Eleanor Davis, who has been
office girl for the past several weeks
for Drs. Richardson & Beck, has re-
Signed her position on account of i'll
health, and has been succeeded by
Miss Ruth Rosenfeldt, who acted in
this capacity for several weeks dur
ing the summer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

Rev. r. R. Percy and family yes
terday shipped their goods to their
new home at Berwick, Ia, and the
new United Brethren minister, Rev.
E. r. Baber and family, of Van Me-
ter, are today moving into the par
sonage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

The p w. Hearn family are NOV
ing from Division street to their fine
new residence property on west Wal
nut street. This home, which has
just been completed, is modern
throughout.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

Mrs. John Schweppe was brought
to Mercy hospital yesterday for med
ical treatment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
Report of Bickford school for II

Report of Bickford school for the
month ending Oct. 1st: No. enroll
ed, 81. Those neither absent nor
tardy: Ethelyn, Harold, Irene and
Dorothy Singer; Anna, Clifford and
yern Lubbers; Harold and Raymond
Garth: Vernice and Howard Schud-
or. Lawrence and Lola Bailey; Fern
Mesecher, Glen, Mildred and Less
lev Wilson. Not tardy: Roy Under
wood, Hazel Mesecher and Floyd
Bailey. Julia 3. Jewett, Teacher.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

George Cessna, who is employed
in the Gustuson market, is i'll today
and not able to be at his work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

Geo. Jewett has accepted employ
ment as clerk in Waltons Ferndell
grocery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETS.
Furnished by E. W. Wagner & Co.
Office in Crandall Bldg. Phone $40.
H. M. Sharpe, Manager.

Hogs estimated 5000. Open 10c
up; close 10c UP.
Top $40.
Hogs estimated for tomorrow 49,
600.
Hogs left over yesterday 1857.
Cattle 1000. Open steady; close
steady.
Sheep $4,000. Open steady; close
steady.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Alexander have
moved from the Mrs. Alexander Nc
Cornell home on west Elm street to
the Mrs. F. E. Wilson fiat, where
they will reside with Walter Wilson
during his mothers sojourn in the
west. Mr.. Alexander is bookkeeper
in the plumbing establishment of his
uncle, L. V. Mills.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

The administrator Of the estate OF
P. T. Flynn, the Duncombe banker
who died about month ago from
injuries received in an auto accident
near Humboldt, has just finished an
inventory of the estate showing the
extent of Mr.. Flynn's holdings. He
finds that the estate owns 100000
worth of property, mostly farm
lands. The farm land consists OF
about 1900 acres, and is located en-
tirely in Webster county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05

WANTED-middle- woman to
stay with me nights. Mrs. j. H.
Balm, SASS Martin phone. 5d2f1"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
5~P~T~T~T~~
LOCAL BRIEFS.
k>db>$>4s>+>4>*-+'

A new roof is being put on the
Webster City Hotel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-05
FOR SALE-some extra good Ches

FOR SALE-s0me extra good Chest
er White boars, spring and fall
farrow. Cholera immune with
double treatment. J. H. Lach-
miller, 9 miles west of Webster
City. Phone 1909. d-f-t-tf
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
GET CARNEGIE HERO MEDALS
Two Pennsylvanians Among Those Rec
ognized for Bravery by Commission

Pittsburgh, May 1.-Fifty-two acts
of heroism were recognized yesterday at
the spring meeting of the Carnegie Hero
Commission. In two cases, gold medals
were awarded in fourteen eases, silver
medals, and in thirty-six bronze medals
Two of those honored were Pennsylva.
mans.
Patrick W. Mulligan, As years old,
of Norristown, received a silver medal
for saving Carmela Torbitone, years
old, from being run over by train on
August 10, 1914.
w. |. Kicker, of Huntingdon, re.
ceived a bronze medal, awarded in rec.
ognition of the heroism of his son.
George, 19 years old, who was drowned
at Mapleton july 4, 1914, in attempt.
ing to rescue Creola Dick.
Ten of the heroes lost their lives, and
to the dependents of four of these pen.
sions aggregating $2,760 year were
granted; to the dependents of five of
the others sums totaling $500 were
granted. In addition to these money
grants, in thirteen cases sums aggre.
eating $4,000 were appropriated for
educational purposes, payments to be
made as needed and approved, and in
twenty-nine cases awards aggregating
$3O.500 were made to be applied to,
ward the purchase of homes and to
other purposes.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01

Lingering colds, bronchial coughs,
la grippe colds and similar ailments
that hang on" until May are likely to
last all summer if not cured. Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound will allay in
flammation, clear stopped passages, re.
lieve distressing discharges at the
source, Danish stutfy wheezy breathing
and heal and soothe raw nasal and
bronchial passages. 1t is prompt in
action; safe and sure. Contains no
opiates. Geo. A. Gorgas, 16 N. Third
st. and p. R. R. Station.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01

foods are lessened in the cooking
process so that il is in the form of
salads that they are considered most
wholesome. For such salad choose the
most tender leaves, as they will be deli
cate in flavor. Trim, wipe and place
the leaves where they will become quite
dry, as the salad oil will not cling to
them if they are wet.
Now dip each leaf into olive or salad
oil and sprinkle lightly with a mixture
of salt and pepper dredged on from a
single shaker. Add tarragon leaves or
very few shallots cut fine and ar
range all in salad bowl Sprinkle on
the oil and garnish with tiny pieces
of sweet peppers or with eggs put
Through an egg slicer. These egg slicers
cut the hard boiled eggs into very fine
slivers and give this old garnish that
I've all like to eat and are tired of
seeing an almost new appearance.
The following recipe is for raised
corn bread and is sent in response to
request for Miss Beecher's recipe:
To two and quarter cups of white
corn meal measure three quarters of
a cup of wheat -four Pour one and
a half cups of boiling water on the corn
meal. Sift the wheat -four and add two
teaspoons of salt, one tablespoon of
sugar, three-quarters of cake of yeast,
dissolved in luke warm water and two
Tablespoons of shortening. Beat this
well and when the corn meal is cool add
| 1t to this and enough scalded. cooled
milk to make the mixture quite moist.
Let this rinse until double its bulk.
mead down and nlaaa in huttarad
bread tins and let rise again and bake. "
This is not the recipe requested but
1T is very good modern one and
makes wholesome. rich loaf of bread.
We are glad to print such excellent
recipes from our readers, especially
lwhen they are SO practical
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01

she led the way to the farthermost end
Of the hall. Light from the big pane.
less windows overlooking the river
came streaming into the vast corridor.
and ! could see doom ahead to the
right and the left of Us.
"Your bedroom1" managed to gasp.
uttering n belated question that shonld
have been asked i've or six fights
higher up at time when was better
qualified to voice It "Whnt the dick.
ems Ia II doing down hereT'
She did not reply. but turning 70 the
left, thrs : open door and disappear.
ed into the room beyond followed
rnthIessly. hut stopped just over the
threshold to catch my breath In aston.
ishment
was In my iady's bedchamber."
The Immense Gothic U+d stood on
its dais. imposing in its isola ton.
Three or four very modern innova tion
trunks momed like minarpts against
the opposite walls hall open. Some of
my most precious rugs adorned the
floor. bnt the windows were absolutely
undraped
"Don't stand there gaping!" she cried
In shrill whisper ''fhis is the mir.
ror. the middle one II opens by me;lns
OF spring. There Is u small hole In
the wall behind II. ana then there Is
still another secret door beyond that,
u Thick iron one With the sixth Baron
Rothhoefen'S portrait ON the outer side
of II The canvas swings open. We
must
was beginning to get my bearings.
THE sixth baron. OLD Lud Wig the
Red?"
"The very one"
Then by Jove he Is In my study
You don't mean TO say
"Please don't stop 70 tnlkr' she cried
impatiently looking about In dis
tracted manner but for goodness
sake get something to put against this
mirror"
My mind worked rapidly. The only
object in the room heavy enough to
serve as II barricade was the bed. and
1t was too heavy for me to move.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
OVER OCEAN IN "a HOURS
Aviator Atwood Explains Ground Of
Prediction

Reading, Pa, May Harry y. At
wood, aviator, predicted at a Chamber
of Commerce luncheon here yesterday
that in five years aeroplanes will fly to
Europe in "a hours.
"We now have machines that will
stay aloft 90 hours consecutively, with
an average speed of IS miles an hour
Twenty hours of 75.mile flying will
carry an aviator across the narrowest
part of the Atlantic he said.
Atwood said flying is safe enough
for business now, and added: "Only
1 per cent. of army airmen have met
with accidents in Europe
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
HOUSEHOLD
TALKS
Henrietta D. Grauel
DandelionS

If YOU only know the dandelion as a
persistent weed in the field and pas
ture you know nothing of its real value
or character.
In the early weeks of spring it
makes one of the most healthful and
good tasting dishes we have and so
greatly is il being esteemed by those
who know it best that it is being eul-
tivated by market gardeners so the
market may be provided with a success
sion of tender plants.
The sultivated varieties are fully
twice as large as the common varieties
and as they are sold as soon as they are
sufficiently developed to cut there are
no blossom buds among them. As the
dandelion prepares TO blossom it grows
too bitter for pleasurable eating.
DandeliOns and endive are prepared
in the same manner and are very sim
liar in taste in salads and cooked
dishes. They both require blanching;
to do first separate each leaf and wash
it thoroughly. All kinds of insect life
lurk in plants. Have salted water boil
ing and put the green's IN its for five
minutes, drain and fnisl cooking in a
steamer if possible. If you have no
steamer add fresh hot salted water and
cook them until tender
When done the greens may be dressed
with salt, pepper, butter and served at
once, or You may add a little thick
cream. Some families like the flavor of
bacon and greens and to secure this
really desirable combination you have
only to cut the bacon in thin slices or
in small cubes and put it into the Sec
ond water with the green's. You need
only add pepper when you cook them
80, as the meat furnishes the needed
richness and the salt.
The mineral qualities that make dan
delion ard other green's so priced for
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
CHAPTER xi.
I Resort to Diplomacy.


~H He vouateee. :pTans .o he's feet
with a sharp cry of alarm.
Heavens, III forgot aboui
that. There is secret panel
and-heaven save us!-it opens directly
into my bedroomr' Her eyes were very
wide and full of CONSERVATION. She
gripped my arm. Come! Be quick
We must pile something against It OF
nail 1t up or do something."
She fairly dragged me out into the
corridor and then. picking up her dain
ty skirts. pattered down the rickety
stairs at 80 swift pace that had
some difficulty In keeping her pink fg
ure in sight Why is 1t that a woman
can go downstairs so mnch faster thar
a mnp? I've never been able TO ex'
plain It
At last we came to the broad hall al
the top Of the main staircase. Almost
directly in front of Us ioomed the great
padlocked doors leading to the OtheI
wing. Passing them like the wind
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01

feared. suggested It OF course, in.
voluntarily lowering my voice to a
conspiratOrjaI whisper.
Pull II over. quickw she commanded
promptly
Perhaps I'd better run out and get
Max and Ru"-
IF my hus-if Mr.. Pless should open
that secret door from the other side.
Mr.. Smart. II will he very embarrassing
for you and ME Let
put my shoulder to the huge creaky
bed and showed. There were no cas-.
ters. II did not bulge. The countess
assisted me by putting the ups of her
small fingers against one end Of 1t and
pushing. II was not what one would
call frantic effort on her part. but It
served to make me exert myself to the
utmost.
Don't do that" protested. 81 can
manage II alone. thank you."
secured strong grip on the bot
tom of the thing and heaved manfully
"You might let me help" size cried.
firmly grasping side piece with 10th
hands.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
FIND A MISSING CHILD
Wilkes-Barr Boy Half starved
Northumberland Railroad Yard

Northumberland, Pa, May Half
starved and nearly dead from expo
sure, Francis Derr, years old, son Of
William Derr, of Wilkes-Barre, was
found wandering about the freight
yard of the Pennsylvania railroad early
yesterday.
He said he climbed on a street car
and it did not stop long enough for
him to get off. His parents were mott
fed and he was sent home. 1t is
thought he got on passenger train and
was unnoticed by the conductor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
FIRE DESTROYS A BARN
Considerable Damage Done by Storms
in Lancaster County

Lancaster, May 1.-During series
of heavy storms which passed over
Lancaster county Thursday the barn ON
David w. Buckwalter S farm, near
Neffsville, was struck by lightning and
destroyed. Five horses and eight
cows perished.
The residence of Harry Rhoades at
Mountville was struck by lightning,
which circulated about the kitchen,
tearing closet to pieces, scattering
the dishes about and breaking three
lamps in different parts of the room.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
Declines Revenue Office

Lancaster, Pa, May George w
Lancaster, chief deputy collector of the
Internal Revenue district. has declined
the tender of the new collector, B. F.
Davis, of the cashiership of the head
quarters office.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
Held for Stealing Horse

Selinserove, Pa, May Enlarged
with stealing horse from the farm of
Thomas Lyon, near Sunbury, Barton
Simmons, 2S years old, who said he
lived at WilkesBarre, was arrested
/ near here yesterday.