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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
HAD A SPLENDID
RECORD AS SOLDIER
Something Of the Life Of T. J. Green.
ley, Who Died Suddenly
Yesterday.

The remains of Thomas ]. Green
ley, who dropped dead in this city
yesterday, will be taken this after
noon to Epworth, Ia, for burial. Mr.
Greenley sustained a stroke of apo
plexy yesterday afternoon about
o'clock, while in the Winters feet
and. grocery store giving an order
for groceries. He died within a few
minutes, although physician was
called and everything possible done
for the old gentleman.
Thomas j. Greenley was born
July 5, 1912, in England and came
to America when a small lad with
his father, Benjamin Greenley, TAX
ing up their residence near Richards
vile, Dubuque county, Iowa. Here
as a young boy he lived neighbor to
Capt James Kephart of this city
and the boys were reared in the
same community. When war was
declared, Mr.. Greenley enlisted Aug
ust %, 1862, at Dubuque, in the
21st Iowa infantry. He was pronlot-
ed to the rank Of Sth corporal, May
1, 1865, and in June of the same
year was promoted to the rank of 9Th
In that month and year
also, he was mustered out at Baton
Rouge, La. He served as an honor
able soldier with an honorable dis
charge. He was crippled slightly
during the years of service in the
war which hindered him in after
years from engaging actively at his
of a carpenter.
He was married in Dubuque coun-
" and there were seven children
Later he was a resident at Farley,
or some time. His wife preceded
lin in death number of years ago.
few years ago, he came to this city
D make his home with his son, Jo-
eph R. Greenley, who resides on
lucas street ON the north side. The
emains will be inferred in the Ep-
ycrth cemetery by the side of his
wife and child or two, gone before.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
Land Deal.

j, C. Jenkinson has traded his 160
acre farm three miles west of Blairs-
burg, known as the northeast quarter
of the Percheron farm, to C. F,
Brown, who lives on place west Of
the Catholic cemetery, for the lat
ter's fine so acre. farm one mile south
of Duncombe. This place is well i'm
proved and was taken in on the, deal
at 1925 an acre. Mr. Jenkinson''s
farm is unimproved but is nice lay
ing quarter, fairly well tiled and was
taken over at $153 per acre.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
Records are Fine.

w. H. Cook, proprietor of the Pi-
ano Shop, speaks i'll terms of praise
of the quality of records recently
produced by the Columbia Graphic
phone Company, and many charming
ones are in the advance March list.
The grafonola will play also Victor
records and vice versa. Grafonolas
have been adopted by many import
ant educational institutions on &C.
count of the singing and playing Of
the great artists thus brought with
in hearing of the student world.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
Stock Company is Good.

A full house greeted the first per-
Torrance of the Gordinier Bros.
Stock Co at, the armory opera house
last evening" The play, "The Girl
From Home four act drama, was
well presented and decidedly above
the average stock company show. A
number of vaudeville selections were
given between each act. Tonight
the company will play2"The Gamb-
ler's Wife," S. o. Gordinier will APP
pear in the leading role and Miss
Grace Connolly as The Wife. They
will be supported by the entire cast.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
new CITY OFF,
Gals SWORN IN
City Council Holds session-Cit
Manager vollmer now in
Charge.

At the regular meeting of the city
council last night the bond of city
manager, Fl. C. Vollmer, after due
consideration, was accepted, after
which both City Manager Vollmer
and City Clerk Brumfield were duly
sworn into their respective positions
by the mayor. III
The reports OF the different city
departments, treasurer, city clerk,
weighmaster, street commissioner,
sexton and electric light superin-
tendent were read and considered
and on motion accepted and ordered
fled
The usual grist of bills for salar-
les, wages, miscellaneous supplies
and expenses was allowed
Ordinance 404, defining the duties
of the city manager, fixing his SAL
airy and prescribing the amount of
his bond, was passed under suspen-
sion OF rules and adopted.
Ordinance 405 relating to the
compensation of all city officers or
employees whose salaries are not fix
ed by law or ordinance, and repeal
ing all ordinances relating to the
salaries Of certain officers and en-
ployees, was passed and adopted un-
der suspension of the rules.
The session was then adjourned to
meet again on Monday evening, Feb.
A, which date has been fixed for the
learing of objections on curb and
gutter
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
Seriously III

4 Miss Daisy Cantonwine. residing
with her mother on west Division
street, is seriously i'll with infiam-
matory rheumatism. She seems to
be getting more than her share OF
trouble. A few days ago she fell up
on a pump platform and badly
wrenched her back and the same ev-
ening she fell again upon the ice and
added to the injury. Then Satur-
day, the day following the accidents,
inflammatory rheumatism set in. She
was taken to the hospital Sunday
and is getting along as we'll could
be expected, although suffering ex-
cruciating pain much of the TIME.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
THE LE|R DIVORCE
CASE now ON :|!N trial
Mrs. Leir, Formerly Of This City,
Makes Denial Of Whipping
Stepson.

Des Moines, Feb. 5.--How his
stepm other whipped him with a raz-
or strop while his father was away,
was told by. 10-year-old boy in
Judge Ayres' court yesterday after
noon at the hearing of the separate
maintenance suit brought by Mrs.
Lillian Leir against DR.. C. N. O..
Leir, former county physician.
The boy is son of DR.. Leir by a
former marriage, and was one Of the
principal witnesses for the physic-
ian.
At the close of the day Mrs. Leir
was put on the witness stand in re-
buttal, and sweepingly denied she
had ever whipped the boy with RAJ
zor strop.
81 had been cleaning some pillows
and had been using the razor strop
to beat them said Mrs. Leir, "and
the ring at one end came off.
''The next day Dr. Leir came down
stairs and he appeared to be angry.
He had the strop. and he wanted to
know if had been beating Martin
with it.
Il replied that that was an awful
thing to say. That was all that was
said about it,
Dr.. Leir testified in his own be
half yesterday afternoon, declaring
that his wife constantly nagged him
and that he could not live with her.
He said that she on several occasions
divulged professional secrets per-
tanning to his patients, which caused
him much trouble later.
A number of witnesses were CALL
ed to testify for DR.. Leir, who said
they never saw him mistreat Mrs.
Leir.
At the close Of the hearing yester-
day Judge Ayres took. the case un-
der Amusement until Monday morn
ing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
In New Positions.

w. w. Crittenden, ex-city clerk,
will tomorrow morning begin his
new. work in the abstract Office of V.
|C. Crosley. Today he is still at his
old post Of duty in the city hall, as
sisting in initiating the newly elect
ed city clerk, B. Q. Brumfield, to his
new duties.
Fl. G. vollmer, city manager. is
now at his desk in the mayors office
in the city hall and the city machin-
cry is in full running order.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
New Office,

To give more space in the front
room of the Wardrobe, an Office room
is being put in over the show. window
which will be used as the proprie
tors private Office. This involves
quite a number Of changes and i'm
provements in the arrangements OF
the front room and when finished,
the show window will be different
from anything of the kind in the
city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
Hospital Items.

Z. E. Cheever, the. Northwestern
agent at Jewell, was brought to
Mercy, hospital yesterday, and this
morning underwent serious surgi-
cal operation from which he is get
ting along as well as can be expect
ed.
Miss Myrtle Thompson has been
removed to her home in Williams af-
ter spending two weeks in. the hos
pital recovering from an appendici-
tbs operation.
Miss Fern Helmick, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w, H. Helmick, who
has been in the hospital couple Of
weeks recovering from an operation,
will return home Thursday.
Miss Eloise Pavey, of this city,
who has been convalescing at the
hospital for the past ten days was
able to return to her home Sunday.
Mrs. c. J. Jennings, who has been
convalescing from her operation for
the past ten days, returned to her
home yesterday afternoon.
1850
San-ToX remedies for everything,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

fployee receiving other compensation.
The law also embraces certain
cases in state institutions:
The board of control of the state
institutions may in its discretion
send any inmate Of any said insti-
tuition to the state hospital for treat
|ment and care, free of charge. The
state board of education for any such
patient from the college for the
blind and the board of control any
such patient from any institution
under its control may pay the ex-
penses of transporting such patients,
to and from the hospital, out of any
funds appropriated for the use Of
the institution from which the pa
tient is sent and may when neces-
sary send an attendant with the pa
tient and pay his travelling expenses
in like manner.
1t is expressly provided that no
child under the terms of this act,
shall be treated for any ailment ex-
cept such as is described by the or
der of the court unless permission
for such treatment is given by the
parents or guardians, and it is also
expressly forbidden that any child
be- used for the purpose of expert
at the state hospital.
The law is particularly advant-
ageous in cases where children of
parents having insufficient means
have sustained attacks of infantile
paralysis, hip disease, etc.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
Real Estate Transfers.

Hannah Fallen to e. A. Waller
wd-part Out Lot A, Stratford.--
SO, 10000.
Hannah FALLEN to Jennie R.
Teander--wd--lots g, Is, 16, II and
sd lot 2. blk Is, Ten Eyck addition,
Stratford. SO, 10000.
John D. Killman and VT to Oscar
f. Donaldson wd-lot II, blk 4,
Lawn Hill addition, w. 81, 900.
Murray McMurray and VT to Os-
car F. Donaldson-wd-lot 4, blk
IL, Lawn Hill addition, w. C.-$1,-
10000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
New Manager Here.

John c. Burns of Abba has accept
ed the. position of manager of the
Latimer Bros. store made vacant by
G. A. Peasley, who expects to leave
the first Of next week to go into bus
mess in Charlton. Mr.. Burns arriv-
ed here yesterday morning and has
already entered upon his duties. He
has had considerable experience with
Latimer Bros, having been employ
ed as manager of their store in AL
bia for some time. The Burns fam
lily will move from Abba to this city
within few weeks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
Another Farm Sale.

w. w. Claybaugh, farmer resid-
ing in this vicinity, has bought the
old L. j. Hodge farm Of 244 acres,
two and half miles southwest OF
Kamrar, at SITS per acre. ]. L.
Kamrar bought this farm of the for
mer Mrs. Hodge last year. This sale
to Mr.. Claybaugh was made by P. w.
Lee. ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
Statesmen Wanted.

We want live. statesmen to sell the
fastest selling silo on the market.
Many exclusive and superior feat
ures. Good proposition for local
man or traveller. Live wires only.
Address nearest Office. Nappanee
Lbr & Mfg. Co.
Nappanee, Indiana. Williamsport, Pa.
NE 43f4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Little Miss Helen Kamphoefner,
youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
C. H. Kamphoefner, celebrated her
seventh birthday on Saturday after
noon by inviting eighteen little boys
and girls ito the parsonage between
the hours Of and $3.50. The after
noon passed merrily> for the children
and at 4:SO delicious two course
luncheon was served picnic fashion
with the birthday cake and it's light
ed candles as the center of attrac-
tion. Many nice little gifts were re-
ceived by the hostess to remind her
of her seventh birthday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

II life wasn't worth living. as a
few people are always. saying, the
doctors would all be out of job.
Therefore, it will pay you to be pre-
pared We believe in preparedness
Look at our ad in the lower right
hand corner Of this page and see
what we mean. f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

Wanted, position on farm by young
married man.. Sober and well ex-
perienced. Joseph Trip, Dallas
City, Illinois. 7d3f1a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

Mrs. Anna H. Hebdon left last
night, for Chicago called by the SER
ious illness Of sister. Mrs. Heb
don held w. C. T. U. meeting in
Brushy Saturday and one in Dun
combe on Sunday. She will remain
in Chicago indefinitely.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
o o o o o 90 o O 90 o o o
0 SOCIAL AFFAIRS. o
Q Q 90 o o o Q o o o o Q Q

Hayward and Miss Gwendolyn
MORGAN. son and daughter of Mrs. C.
F. Gardner, entertained party of
eighteen boys and girls with bob
ride Friday evening. After the ride
they spent the remainder of the ev-
ening at the Gardner home playing
games, etc. Delicious refreshments
were served. Mrs. Newell, Miss Eva
Hopley and Miss Nellie Baker, some
of the children's teachers, accompan-
led them on the ride.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

The ladies aid society of the Chris
tian church will meet at the home of
Mrs. L. ]. Mott tomorrow afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

The Past Noble Grand association
will meet Thursday afternoon at
1850 with Mrs. J. W. Coles at 1928
Bank street. 3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

FOR SALE few bushels Of choice
White Cap yellow seed corn. In
quire Of Howard Hale, harrisburg,
Iowa, 2-Sf2t2"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

The Methodist ladies aid society
will meet with Mrs. P. w. Hearn on
West Walnut street Wednesday at
$3.50 p. m. for a regular business
meeting. After the business session
Valentine social will be held and
a ten cent lunch served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

The Mission Circle Of the Baptist
church will meet Wednesday at $3.50
o'clock at the home of Mrs. w. J..
Zitterell. Every lady of the church
is requested to come and bring a
friend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

Hogs estimated $4,000. Open
steady; close sc lower.
Top $S.25.
Hogs estimated for tomorrow Co.
600.
Hogs left over yesterday 1900.
Cattle $1,000. Open steady to
shade lower; close weak.
Sheep 10000. Open steady; close
steady.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

What you have been looking for
San-Tox medicines only at Teed's.
diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

We repair everything in our line
better than new. Teed & Teed.
d-f-tf i
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

FOR SALEFure Bred Yellow Dent
seed corn. Also Swedish select
oats. Martin phone 428. w. O.
Mcconnell. d-f-toApr1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

Wanted, to hear from owner of
good farm for sale. Send cash price
and description. d. F. Bush, Mime
apolis, Mimi. 33F7eow"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

The best stock attraction that ev-
er played in this city appeared at
the armory last night. See it to-
night. TO- 20 and SOC. Seats at
Teed's. dI
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

San-Tox remedies for everything,
only at Teed's. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08

Fidelity -four at the Model Grocr
'ry. dl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
LOCAL BRIEFS.


san-Tox remedies, the best. only
at Teed's. diff 4.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-08
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETS
Furnished by E. W. Wagner 4 Co.
Once in Crandall Big. Phone $40.
H. M. Sharpe, Manager.

Open High Low Close
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02
INTENSIVE FIGHTING AGAIN
 RESUMED ALONG S0MME|

PARIS, Nov. 1.--Intensive fight ing is reported from the Somme re- zion. The French are exerting pressure between Suilly and Les Boeufs. The German counter offen- sive near Sally was crushingly driven back, the retirement of the assailants being a slaughter.
 The German artillery is quiet in the vicinity of Verdun. Airmen re- port that the Germans are again concentrating for an attack upon the British lines on the north of the Somme.
 ! The artillery work is heavy along the British front. It is again
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02
OVERSTOCKED.
To the Public:-

To the Public:-
 We have just finished stock talk ing, and find that we are heavily overstocked so are making enorm- ous reductions in Hardware-as, much as 50%o in certain lines. Not withstanding immense advances out side, especially in Hardware and Metal Goods, we are still selling on the basis of goods purchased the past two or three years.
 We will sell for cash only at these prices, and for limited time, until we bring our stock down to the re. quirements of the Camp.
 If you have an order to be filled, let us figure on it; we can save you money. We have proved it co others, we can prove it to you.
 DARLING & DEAN COMPANY.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02

Republicans should remember that the number of Delegates to go to the next Territorial Convention is based upon the vote cast for At- tOrney General.
 Do you want Fifty or Ten?-Adv.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02

indictment and heavy rains fell. The weather is getting colder with rapid ity.
 There is no sign that the winter will see very much cessation of fight ing.
 A small engagement near Ypres is reported, but it is unimportant and without result.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02
LOCAL ITEMS.

The pleasant and balmy gale that sprung up yesterday gave the che chacoes an inkling of the delightful weather which sourdoughs have to face for the asking during the win ter. Some pessimists declared that maybe the boats would not arrive turning back to Seattle, or probably they might just arrive, unload their passengers, take on those that were here and depart again. But agent Carroll stilled all doubts by declar- ing positively that they would un- load and proceed to make ready for the return trip just as if conducting arrangements under normal condi- tions.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02
ARE YOU SEEKING A PATENT?

If So 1t will pay you 10 investigate rates of the Industrial Worker on publication of application therefor Bring your forfeiture notices to the Industrial Worker
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02
WILL DANCE ON MONDAY.

The Sons of the North have been busy with carpenters and paper hangers putting their Hall in shape for the season and they will open up the winter social season with a dance on Monday night to which the members and their friends are invited.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02

Let us estimave on your Jon wors
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-02

RELIABLE TAILOR SHOP. Front St. 8 doors west of Alaska
 Bank. We do the best
 CLEANING
 PRESSING
 ALTERING &
 REPAIRING Ladies and Genklemens Clothes. WHEN IN TOWN Drop into the MERCHANTS CAFE. The Home of Good Eats.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-20
NEW PARLYSIS CASE
Also Two Deathes Reported During
 Past Twenty four Hours.

One new case of paralysis and two deaths have been reported to the health officer in the last twentyq- four hours. 'The new case that was re- ported to the officials late Monday night died shortly after midnight Tuesday. The case was that of Ed ward, two year old son of MT. and Mrs. Skowvion, of 15 Main street. The child was taken sick early in the even- ing and a physician was called in on the case at ten o'clock. At this time both of the child's legs were affected and it was not long before the paraly sis spread to the breathing organs which caused the child's death. The funeral was held at four o'clock Tues day afternoon from the home of his parents. Burial was in the St. Jo- seph's cemetery.
 The second death was that of Annie Haddad, the two year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. SaIeem F. Haddad of 6S Jackson street. The child had been suffering from the disease since Sat l1rday morning when both legs became paralyzed. Death occurred about four o'clock Tuesday morning. The funeral was held at ten o'clock the same morning from the home of her parents. Burial was in the Willimantic ceme- tery.
 These two deaths make a total of thirteen deaths from the disease in this city. The total number of cases that have been reported to the health officials is twenty-six, three of which have recovered. Nine of the cases are now within the city and the other is
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-20
Brief Mention.


 Mrs. c. Gaven is spending some time in New York city.
 Kenneth Harroun has left for Brook lyn, N. Y., to become 8 student in the Pratt Institute.
 William H. Bransf1eld left this city Monday evening to resume his studies n the University of Maine.
 Mrs. F. s. Pendleton has returned to her home in Willimantic after spend- ing week in Hartford, the guest of her son.
 There were twenty mine births fe- cored in the office of the town clerk during August. One birth of twins was recorded in the list.
 L. M. Crandall, Physical Director and Edwin Hill, secretary of the Norwich Y. M. O. A., were in this city Tuesday and made a call at the local Y. M. c. A. building. The visitors spoke most favorably of the swimming pool in the local associatio nbuilding.
 Captain Pickett of the Windham High school football team has issued a call for all candidates for the team that reside in this city. As the open ing of the school has been postponed until a late date this preliminary practice is thought necessary and it will be held until the opening of school.