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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-04-04
BIG DRAINAGE JOB
SOUTH Of williams
Fort Dodge Parties Bought the Land
Of Frank aoteh $50, 900
!. TO Drain II.

Fort Dodge Messenger: One Of
the biggest pieces Of land reclaiming
work in this section of the country
will be done on the 1865 acre
slough five miles south of Williams
which Henry Hoyer and Henry A.
shultz purchased from Frank Gotch
last November. The cost will be
nearly $4,000 for the raclaiming
job.
The new owners paid $65.00 an
acre for the land. They estimate
the cost of tiling at $500 to $500
an acre. At present they have 100
cars of five and eight inch tile on
the place to start with. A force OF
twenti men, is now at work. The
ownerA expect to have 500 to 500
acres ready for cultivation this
spring. will take about two years
to finish the whole job.
The county bitches run throug gh
the swamp which Is the nearest
thing to lake in this vicinity. Hoy
er and Shultz have great faith in
their project and believe 1t we'll
worth the money and time. ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-04-04
THE COMING EYANCEuST|C
MEETINGS IN WEBSTER CITY
world dreams Of"

world dreams off,
Something Of the party in gener-
al: DR.. Bromley is a strong and
scholarly preacher, having three
university degrees. Is fearless in
his presentation of the truth as he
sees it, full of evangelistic fervor, but
| is kind and considerate, possessing
the qualities Of true, cultured
Christian gentleman. He has been
in the evangelistic field for some
twenty years with marked success.
Mrs. Bromley is one of the great
est aids to Mr.. Bromley in his work,
both encouraging him and assisting
him in every way possible and also
doing Invaluable personal work in
the meetings. She is tireless in her
energies in the campaigns and is a
big factor in making. for the greatest
possible success. Mrs. Bromley rap
idly makes friends and has charge of
the Women's Department.
Rev. E. D. Fellers, associate evan
gelist, is the right man in the right
place. A pastor and evangelist be-
fore .joining the Bromley party, he
has had experience which gives him
a peculiar fitness for his present
work. His work with men is strong
:. 81 # Y 49, -. r {. j
and he appeals especially to the lab
oring class.
Professor William H. Myers is the
musical director and soloist. He has
the musical education and native
ability that are necessary, and gains
the friendship of the choir and con-
gregation. He is hard worker,
does much personal work, and as
sists in other lines.
D. L. Anderson is. private secre-
tary of DR.. Bromley and is in charge
of the young mems work in the cams
paigns that are conducted by DR..
Bromley. He makes friends Of the
young men in the community and ac-
complishes great work among them.
He is a live wire.
Miss Florence Haupert, piano
specialist, and in charge of the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-04-04
Preparing for Successful Campaign
Methods Employed by Dr.;
Henry W. Bromley.
co. OPERATION OF CHURCHES.
A Big Tabernacle Will be Erected
Site Has Not Been Chosen
By Committee.

AS announced in Saturdays daily,
Evangelist Henry w. Bromley and
his party have accepted the call ex-
tended by a number of our churches
to lead in union evangelistic cam
paign to be held during next fall.
The local executive committee was
organized some time ago by electing
John L. Peterson chairman, and S.
S. Parkhurst secretary. At late
meeting 1t was decided to extend the
call and the chairman and secretary
were authorized to complete the pre-.
liminary arrangements with Dr..
Bromley. Mr.. Peterson went to Sac
City Friday, where the Bromley par
ty are just closing a successful cam
paign, and had conference with
Mr.. Bromley. Late that night tho
contract-ifs it may be so termed
was signed and in substance it con-
tains a call to the evangelist and his
party to conduct a union tabernacle
campaign in this city to begin on or
about November 10, 1916-extend-
ing Ave weeks. The ministers, Of
6cials and other members Of
churches agree to rally ntf4sias7
tically to the support of the cam
paisn. both In the matter of previous
preparation and subsequent conser-
walton, as well as in the work of the
campaign proper The evangelist Is
to be allowed perfect freedom--for
himself and party-as to message.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-04-04
New Superintendent.

Ellsworth News: The school
board announces that they have Sc
cured r. E. Simpson of Cylinder,
Iowa, to take charge of the schools
for the school year 1916-17. ~
Mr.. Simpson comes well recon-
mended and the school board feel as
though they have chosen the proper
man. r
There were close to forty appli-
cations for the position, out of which
six or seven made personal applica-
tion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-04-04

Hugh McMiniment has discontin-
ued his work as messenger boy for
the Western Union telegraph COM
pany and the place is filled by Jas.
Lovelace. z. sss .#
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-04-04
Increased Pension.

James Kephart has just received
news from Washington that his PEN
sion has been increased to $40 per
month. Served him right. Mr.. KEEP
hart has fine record as soldier
and this forty dollars month will
come handy to him in his declining
years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
MRS. RHODA L. SARGENT.
Widow of Alfred L. Sargent Sustained
Shock, Which Resulted Fatally.

Mrs. Rhoda l.. Sargent, 20, died early
Tuesday in her home in West Brat.
tlcboro. Mrs. Sargent sustained u shock
two weeks earlier and had failed
steadily since that time. A wear ago
last December she fell in her home and
fractured her hip, and was confined in
the Memorial hospital several weeks at
that time.
She was born in Townshond July 10,
1887, Il daughter of Nathan and Sa-
mantha Ilescock, and was one of five
children. She came to West Brattle-
boro when II years old and lived in
the family of John w. Frost, an old
time resident of Brattleboro, seven
years. She married Alfred l.. Sargent.
West Brattleboro farmer, May II,
1864, and had made her home there cv-
err since. Mr.. Sargent died March 20,
1900. Two children were born, Alice
a. and Myrtle NJ. Sargent, both of
whom live at home. She leaves a
brother Rinaldo NJ. Hescocl, and sis,
ter, Mrs. Julia Harris of West Brattle.
borO.
Mrs. Sargent was n woman of sterl.
ing qualities, a true friend, devoted to
her home and two daughters. She will
be missed by large circle of friends
who were always made welcome in her
home. While she had been confined to
her bed a greater part of the time for
the past year. she was always cheerful
and happy, bearing her infrmities with
patience.
The funeral was held yesterday af,
ternOon, there being prayer at tho
house at 100 and services in the Bap.
fist church at 2 o'clock Rev. l. NJ.
Compton officiated. Mrs. L. +. Taylor
and Mrs. G. A. Allen sang two selec.
tons, There S Nevar a Dav so Dreary,
and No Night There. The bearers were
!. l.. Stockwell, w. f. Stellman, J. L.
Barney and G. C. Harris. The body
lions, There's Never Day so Ddeary,
side cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
DUMMERSTON.

Mrs. Fred Brown visited in Brattle-
boro three days last week.
Mrs. Lord, who had been caring
for j. F. Boyd returned to Brattleboro
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Boyle have
moved to West Dummerston. T.. II.
Brown is working for f. H. Miller.
The schools in this part of the town
will open Monday, April 3, unless
2ostpOnement is desired by the par.
rons of the school,
Miss Bertha Hazelton is home from
her school in Westminster for the
spring vacation. Mrs. Frank Willard
returned to Bellows Falls Sunday.
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Waite
was held at w. F. Walkers March 16.
Rev. f. W. Sharp of Brattleboro off
ciated and +. II. Miller sang. There
were many beautiful flowers. The
bearers were Houghton Seaverns of
Brattleboro, Horatio and William
Knapp and w. F. Walker. Mrs. Laura
Childs of Dorchester, Mass, neice.
came to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Hannah Watson died suddenly
March 10 of neuritis, in the home of
housekeeper several years. Her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry Oaks of Springfield,
Mass, came Thursday night. The
funeral was held Saturday afternoon,
Rev. r. B. Davis of Putney officiating.
The bearers were Leon Crosby, William
Armand, Adm Miller and Harry Oaks.
G. j. Grabb of the Mount Hermon
school will conduct the services in the
congregational church next Sunday and
the Sunday following, March 90 and
April .. Mr.. Grabb will remain in
town during the week to visit the
people in their homes and will CON
duct a meeting at the school house
near Luther Houghton S Sunday, April
., at 3 pm. The Christian Endeavor
society will hold n social in the vcstry
Thursday evening, March 80. All are
invited to these services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
SOUTH HALIFAX.

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Upton visited her
parents in Heath Sunday.
Prof. Howe of North Adams spent
part of last week with Levi Mitch
ell, his patient.
Mcrvn Fairbanll and NJ. C. Harris
attended the listers meeting in Ben
nington Tuesday.
Lester Fairbanks and family spent
Saturday and Sunday with his parents
in Elm Grove, Mass.
Bert Culver was called to Jackson
Vile Sunday night to care for O. War
rem, who has had a shock.
Mrs. Clarence Spraguc is in Colrain
for few weeks stay with her grand
mother, Mrs. Newton Carpenter.
Mrs. Edith Booth of Colrain and
Miss Alice Phillips of Greenfield Wis
tied their sister, Mrs. Walter Streeter,
last week.
Fred May, ir., Ellsworth Kemp, Har-
ry Murdoch, Clinton Barry, Fred Up
ton and Walter Streeter attended The
Birth of a Nation in Greenfield, Mass,
last week.
Little Gladys Stone, only daughter
of n. G. Stone, is very ill. DR.. Lane
of Brattleboro was called Saturday in
council with DIR. Thomas. A nurse
from Brattleboro came Friday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
WARDSBORO.

Robert Hromada is boarding at II.
f.. Knight S.
Miss Carrie Ware, who has been ill
with grip, is out again
Lawrence Halcomb of Southwick.
Mass, is visiting Miss Lucia Gleason.
Howard Thayer of Wiliamsville Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. Hubert Brown,
from Saturday to Tuesday. .
Miss Florence Howard of Townshend
visited her classmate, Miss Edith Kid
der, from Saturday to Tuesday.
II. G.. Chase was home from Towns
bend over Sunday and Monday, Mrs.
Chase returning with him FOR the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. V. Heffon and Fl.
II. Forester attended the funeral of
Miss Edna Moore in East Dover Wed.
nesday.
Charles Shine moved the household
goods of Mr. Mcdonald to Saxtons
River Monday, returning home Tues.
day.
Mrs. Arthur Ingram and son, Rich
ard, of Williamsville visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Hubert Brown, from Thurs
day to Monday.
The subject of the Sunday morning
service will be The Claim of Christ. In
the evening the topic will be, Shall
He Claim Us Worthy?
Fred Underwood and Eddie Whit,
comb were in West Townshend Sunday
and reported the burning of the Boy
den building early in the morning.
Philip Mcdonald, who had worked
in the blacksmith shop since last July
for Mr.. Hromada, has finished work
and moved back to SaXtons River. ALI
are sorry to have Mr.. Mcdonald leave
town.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. S. Axtell received
news of the death of their daughter,
Mrs. G. e. Carleton of South Windham,
Sunday night Mrs. Carleton buried
her little daughter, Margaret, two
weeks earlier. They have the sympa-
thy of ali in their bereavement.
Prof. J. A. Mclean of Boston gave
. lecture in the town hall Tuesday
evening, March 81, on Feed for Milk
Production. Mr.. Mclean made many
helpful suggestions on the cow foi
profit and breeding, preferring the
COW which weighs from 1000 to /, 400
for profit. There was . good attend
ance, considering the deep snow, anC
all enjoyed the lecture. Mr.. Mclean
was accompanied by Mr.. Cochran.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
MRS. MARTHA S. WAITE.
Former Resident of Brattleboro, Widow
of Alfred F. Waite.

In the death i'm DummerstOn March ] /
of Mrs. Martha G. Waite, another for
mcr longtime resident of Brattleboro
has passed on. She was born III Monta-
que, Mass, Jan. %, 1896, a daughter
of Martin and Clarina Grout. A sister
married Jonas Cutler, for many years
a baker in Brattleboro, and in her girl
hood Mrs. Waite spent some time in her
sister S home here.
In 1886 she married Alfred F. Waite,
and until 1868, they lived in the Waite
house on North Main street, which was
removed when j. Harry Estey's house
was built. In 1863 they bought the
farm on the Putney road which was
their home until about 1896. They had
two children, Fred NJ, who died in
1901, and Harriet, wife of Iloratio
Knapp of Dummcrston.
Mr. Waite died in May, 1896, since
which time Mrs. Waite S home had
been with her son s family in Dummer-
ston, and in Brattleboro, until about
two and half years ago, when she
went to w. F. Walker S in Dummer-
ston, where she died after months of
failing health.
Besides her daughter, she leaves five
grandchildren, Mrs. ioughton Severns
and Louise A. Waite of Brattleboro,
John A. Waite of North Chatham, n.
Y, and William and Ruth Knapp of
Dummerston.
Mrs. Waite became member of the
Centre Congregational church in 1868.
She met bravely the hard things of life
and was a loyal friend who appreciat-
ed deeply evidences of friendship in
others.
Funeral services were held Thursday,
March 16, in Dummerston, Rev. T..
w. Sharp of Brattleboro officiating. E..
II. Miller sang two selections, The bur.
ial took place in Prospect Hill ceme
terry in this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
WEST DUMMERsToN.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. +. Stevens of Brat
tleboro were guests recently at A. B
Webb's
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Richardson and
daughter of Brattleboro were guests
over Sunday at 4. j. O'Brien IS.
Mrs. Gibson, nurse, who had been
caring for Mr.. Connarn, returned to
Brattleboro Monday, Mr.. Connarn be
ing very much better.
Two short plays will be given Fri
day evening in Grange hall. Supper
will be served both before and after
the entertainment. 1t is hoped there
will be a large attendance as the mon
ey is to be used for Children IS night
which is to be held soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
HELD ON FORGERY CHARGE.
Westmoreland Young Man Arrested
in Keenc Check on Peoples Bank
in Hands of Police.

Arthur Duqucttc of Westmorcland,
\. H., was arrested in Kccne Mon
day and was araigned in the NUM-
cipal court on charge of forging
checks and passing them in Keene. He
pleaded not guilty, but when he saw
some Of the witnesses he changed his
plea. He was bound over in the sum
of 500 for the action of the grano
jury at the April term of the superior
court for Cheshire county.
The police have three checks which
they claim were forged by Duquctte,
who is about % years old, and passed
by him. The first, for 1918, was
drawn on the Peoples National bank
of Brattleboro, made out to Harry
Weeks and bearing the alleged forged
signature of Finctte w. Meany, and
was cashed at s. Finkelstein S store.
1t was dated June IA, 1915. The see
ond, also cashed at Finkelstein IS, was
on the Keene National bank and made
out to Elton Stoddard, having for a
signature the name of W. II. Parker.
1t was dated March 4, 1916, and was
for $l2. The third, cashed by the
Kocne National bank, was on that
bank made out to Herbert Leach and
bearing the name of w. II. Parker.
This was for SIS.
DuQuette is said to have been sus-
pected by the authorities of other
wrongdoing in past years, He form
erly worked for w. II. Parker, West.
moreland farmer, who has an account
with the Keene National bank.
At the hearing no witnesses were
present from the Peoples National
bank. Mrs. Meany, whose name was
attached TO the check on that bank, is
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Will
liams of Putncy. She married ]. T..
Meany of Bellows Falls, brother of
David Meany of Brattleboro, and they
lived in Westmoreland before going to
their present home in the edge of
Swanzey, n. H., near Keenc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
MRS. JENNIE G. BRADBEER.
Former Brattleboro Woman Dies ii
Mt. Vernon, N. Y.

Mrs jennie (Corbett) Bradbeer of
Mt. Vernon, n. Y, wife of William w.
Bradbeer, died March lG, after Il long
period of i'll health. News of her death
was sent to Brattleboro chapter, Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, Cd
which she was one of the early mem
bers, retaining her membership until
her death, Mrs. Bradbeer was a former
resident of Brattleboro, IA sister of Ny
ron Corbett of North Bernardston,
Mass, jerome Corbett of Springfield,
Mass, Mrs. Myrtle Blanchard of Reads
boro and the late Mrs. Perry Sherwin
of Brattleboro. She was woman of
delightful personality and was well
educated. She taught for years in Do
yer, Del, and at one time was princi-
pal of prominnt school in the West.
Besides her husband she leaves n son
and two daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24

Maynard Taft is visiting his grand
parents in Jamaica this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Willard left
Wednesday for a few days stay in
Boston.
Miss Malvina Bills of Newfane came
last week to work in the home Of her
uncle, John Grout.
Miss Ella Ware is visiting at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. Robert Cush-
man, in New York city.
4 sewing bee was held by members
of the Iiadassah league in the home Of
Mrs. George Whitney Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Gratia Davidson, who had been
guest in the home of her daughter,
Mrs. +. l.. Osgood, returned to New
fame Wednesday,
A Vermont day will be observed in
the seminary at the vesper service
next Wednesday afternoon with appro-
pirate readings, music, etc, by the
students. The exercises will be public.
Mrs. c. d. Boyden and daughter,
Margaret, spent Tuesday in West Town
sbend TO aid Mr.. Boydcn in listing his
goods saved from his store at the re-
cent fire.
Miss Katherine Marsh and sister
Miss Anna Marsh Of Providence, r..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
Real Estate and Summer Homes.

On Saturdays, April ] and s, the
Boston Evening Transcript will print a
generous amount of reading matter
which will be of much interest to real
estate owners in New England, in.
vestors and those who lease or have
summer homes at the scashore, mount
aims or country.
Anyone having a house, farm, cot.
tagc or desirably located land for
sale or exchange, or n summer place
to rent for the season, will do we'll to
secure advertising space in these is
sues, for they will have n wide crcu.
lation among interested people all over
the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

Miss Stella Reed is home from her
school in Castleton.
F.. o. Gould attended the listers
meeting in Brattleboro last week.
Daniel Cobb, after visiting in Raw
sonville and vicinity, has returned home.
Mrs. j. B. Sage is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Z, w, Sage, in Town
shend
Miss Rose Scranton has returned
home, after spending several weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Ernest Howe, in
West Dover
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
BROOKLINE.

There was a social at Carroll Stick
neY's Tuesday evening.
Mrs. II. p. Reed of Cushman, Mass
recently visited Mrs. II. H. Howe.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. H. Allbee of Town.
Allbee S.
A, c. Wellman, George and IToyi
Marsh attended the listers meeting in
Brattleboro last week.
There was social at Frank Pot
wine S last Friday evening. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Allbee, Miss Erma Derry and Mss An
ME Potwine of Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
WEST TowNsHEND.
A Card.

We, the undersigned, wish to express
our sincere appreciation to all those
who so willingly and efficiently helped
us save our homes and property from
burning during the recent fire. May
you every one receive as kindly aid in
time Of trouble.
Grout & Deane.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Deane.
Mr. and Mrs. d. H. Sprague
MIR. and Mrs. C. H. Grout.
West Townshend, VT, March 81, 1916.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
TO RID CHILD OF WORMS

Don t scold the fretful, nervous
child. Often it IS due to worms. Get
rid Of these by giving onc-half to one
lolcngo Kickapoo Worm Killer, lax
alive worm candy, Give only plain
nourishing food, lots Of out door cx-
ercise and put to bed early. Watch
stools and continue giving Kickapoo
Worm Lozcnges. They will positively
remove the worms. 2jc. at Druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
NORWICH BOYS ARE RESERVES.
Are Liable to Seven Years Enlistment
If the Government Finds Their Ser
vices Necessary.

1t is probably safe 20 say that
neither the parents who gave their con-
sent nor the boys who have matricu-
lated at Norwich university at North
field gave in times past thought to
the pledge Of the boys to give seven
years of service to the United States
army, should necessity require, How
ever, the present situation with
Mexico has brought home very forcibly
to their thoughts the real substance OF
the obligation taken by these youths,
for, after the standing army, boys who
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24

l., are expected Friday to spend their
vacation from Mortified seminary at
the home of their cousin, Mrs. o. w.
Follctt
Mrs. O. w. Follett has had boxed
and shipped to headquarters in New
York the completed bandages made by
the women of the village at recent
meeting from the three bolts of ma
tcrial sent here from Brattleboro. The
whole number shipped was 80 body
bandages and SO sings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
WEST WARDSBORO.
Dr.. Timpany Not Coming.

Since page 0 of this paper was
printed information has come that DR..
J. S. Timpany, who was announced to-
speak in the church here next Tues
day, will not be able to come, much
to the disappointment of all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
Will Repeat Play After 16 Years.

The drama, The Squire S Daughter,
which was presented in this village
about lG years ago, will be repeated
in the town hall Friday, April 81, with
as nearly as possible the same east
as formerly. The play as first given
was a decided success and many will
be glad to see this set of actors back
again, many of them having been off
the stage 10 years or more. a dance
viii follow the play, for which Dugan,
Morse and Wales will furnish music.
The proceeds of the evening have been
promised to the r. G.. r. society to
use in their proposed Improvements in
the town hall basement. The commit
tee of the II. G. r. S appointed for the
purpose already has consulted carpcn-
tiers as to the expense, etc, Of the de
sired changes and plans of the rooms
have been drawn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-24
JACKSONVILLE.
Grange to Give Vermont Program

The program for the Grange meet
ing March 2s will be in honor of the
l25th anniversary of the admission OF
Vermont into the Union March 4
1871, The general subject will be
Vermont, with songs, essays, recita
tions, and a question for discussion
What can we do to help make great
or Vermont and better tomorrow! II
is hoped that all will come with q
spirit of patriotism for Vermont and
especially for the little six miles square
of her territory which is "our town.
Popcorn will be served by the members
whose given names begin with 4,