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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04
Jewell Jottings.

Miss Bess Ostrem returned Satur-
day afternoon to Hubbard to take up
|ler school duties after spending 8
week at the parental, Oscar Ostrem
home.
Charles Pfiiger of Carson, N. D.,
arrived Thursday for a visit with
Ibis brother, Adolph Pfiiger.
Mrs. G. A. Weist and two chill
|dren, Geraldine and Steward, re-
turned home Friday evening from a
weeks visit with relatives at Oak
dale, Neb.
Miss May Stueland of Irvington Is
here for a visit with her friend,
Mrs. Hans Brock.
Rev. H. L. Wissler, pastor of the
Congregational church, is on the
|sick list and was unable to conduct
services Sunday.
]. T. Belmen returned Thursday
from a six weeks trip to California
While there. he met Hugh M. Swift,
fa former Jewell boy, now located at
Los Angeles where he is a dentist.
Willard Groves and Lars Peter
son shipped stock Sunday to Chi
cago. Bert Reade shipped the same
day to Omaha.
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
will hold Joint installation at their
hall on Tuesday evening, Jan. 4,
Supper will be served at 6 O'Clock
and the installation will follow.
Miss Rose Teagarden returned
Saturday from Jefferson Miss Tea
garden is making her home with
her aunt, Mrs. Mary Mccormick,
and attending the high school here.
Everett E.. Dow of Whitewater,
Wis, is here for q visit with his son,
Harry Il Dow and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Nelson and
little daughter Of Webster City
spent Saturday here with Mr.. Nell
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard. Nelson.
Leslie Alexander returned Satur-
day evening to his home in kamrar.
| Harold Hillen of Radcliffe was a
Jewell caller Saturday.
| ! Mr.. Austin Larson of Slater Is
here for few days visit with his
Miss Bess Fenton returned Satur-
day to Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Fenton and lit
| tie son are visiting Mrs. Fenton's
parents at Minneapolis. y
Mr.. and Mrs. Knute Espe arrived
Thursday for few days visit at the
A. M. Mcdonald home.
| J. Born, Dec. 30, 1915, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jalmer Rullested, baby
daughter.
Richard Snyder and Charles Wiss-
Ter returned Monday to Ames to- re-
sumo their school work at the col
lege.
Sterling Alexander returned sun
day to Des Moines where he is at
tending Drake University.
| The Misses Anna and Jennie
christensen returned Monday to at
tend school, the former at c. G. G.
College, Des Moincs, and the latter
to the state college at Cedar Falls.
| Jan, g.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04
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SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
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A HOLIDAY PARTY.


The members of the Home club
enjoyed their annual Christmas par
ty at the home of Mrs. Willard A.
Crandall yesterday afternoon. The
covers upon the long table were
marked with dainty cards decorated
with Christmas bells in red and
green, the handiwork OF the hostess.
A large basket filled with poinsettia
blossoms and pepper berries formed
an attractive ccnterpiece. After
the guests had partaken of the delic-
ious course luncheon at one O'Clock,
they repaired to the parlors where
an ENJOYABLE time was spent. Mrs.
Crandall, seated at the piano, played
a few strains of music while the la
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04
with their sister, Mrs. Henry Ingert-

with their sister, Mrs. Henry Ingert-
son.
Mrs. R. M Smallpage and son
Melbourne Of Eagle Grove took din
ner today at the H. A. Eames home.
Mr.. Smallpage is en- route to Ann
Arbor, Mich, where he is attend
ing school.
John McMullen Of Renwick,
brother-in-law of Mrs. Mary Maxon.
is in the city on business today. Mr..
McMullen has sold his farm at Rem
wick and may locate here perma-
|nently.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04

the strains Of the Victrola. Just be-
fore midnight the guests wrote New
Years wishes on slips of paper. All
lights, except few candles, were
turned out and a blazing fire lit in
the fireplace. Everyone sat around
the fireplace and the slips contain
ing the New Years wishes were
burned. Some interesting stories
were told and as the bells tolled the
coming of the New Year the young
people repaired to the front veranda
to welcome the years coming. This
was the conclusion of delightful
evening.
Burt Harwood Of Clarion. cous-
in Of the hostesses, was an out-of-
town guest.
GENTLEMEN ENTERTAIN.
The husbands Of the members Of
/, the Wednesday club demonstrated
their ability as entertainers New
Years eve when they acted as hosts
to, their families at; a party in Will
sons hall. The. tables were set in
the form Of hollow square and dec
Grated with poinsettia plants, smi-
lax and, pepper berries. The smilax
and berries were sent by Mrs. r. p.
fWillson from San; Diego, Cal. At
leach cover was a red or white rose.,
"A delicious banquet was served at
1880 and at its conclusion, Attorney
o. J.. Henderson, acting as toast mas
ter, made few brief remarks and
1 also introduced Mrs. F. e. Whitley,
who entertained her hearers with
an interesting talk. Little Miss
Eleanor Bell King, the youngest
club member present" spoke piece
and the party then repaired to the
hall proper where all enjoyed a
Christmas tree oni which were re-
membranes for the children. A
lSuTlSLuldo hSh POhu F "S $500
among the attractions.
Mrs. A. L. Goetzman and two
daughters of La Crosse, Wis, we're
out-of-town guests.
A NEW YEARS SURPRISE.
w. v. Shipley, who is a member
of the Shipley & Black firm OF this
city, was greatly surprised Saturday
afternoon at 1880 o'clock, on being
called to his home in Mason City
| from down town to find the house
full Of company. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Black Of this city, MI.
and Mrs. e. Minger of Iowa Falls,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Smith of Oska-
loosa, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Moore OF
Goldfield, Mr.. and Mrs. c.. A. Cotton
of Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Bailey of Buckeye, all being partners
of Mr.. Shipley in the various stores
in the above named towns; also MT.
and Mrs. Bruhnes, the former being
cashier of the Buckeye Bank OF
which Mr.. Shipley is president.
/ Jan. is Mr.. Shipley's birth
day and that being on Sunday the
plan was to surprise him on the day
! previous New Years. The party
were taken to the Oerro Gordo Ho'
tel in Mason City where seven
course banquet had been prepared
After consuming the bountiful dim
ner, toasts and responses were given
and Mr.. Black in q very pleasing
manner made the presentation of a
gold cased Howard Special watch to
Mr. Shipley.
The decorations in the dining
room were Killarney roses, the place
cards being hand painted by Miss
Smith of Pasadena, CAL, an artist
friend of the Shipley family.
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PERSONAL BRIEFS. Q
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o o q q y
MIR. and Mrs. R. H. Bone OF
Prosser, WASH, who have been
guests at the A. d. McKinlay and
Mrs. Eliza Riley homes, left today
for Rockwell where they will visit
a few days. Mr.. and Mrs. Bone will
return to this city for a more ex-
tended visit before returning to
their home in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Layne OF
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President Wilson Says That the Sit
uation Between Austria and
This Country is Very
Grave.

London, Jan. 4 THE single men
between the ages of 30 and 26 years,
who enlisted during Lord Derby's
campaign, will be called to the coli
ors on Feb. Sth.
Premier :Asquith told the house of
commons in a speech today that Sir
John Simons, secretary of state Of
foreign affairs, had resigned.
The Daily Chronicle says that Ire
land has been made exempt of con-
scription, which fact will cause
much trouble with the labor. party
at home. s:
Washington, Jan. President
Wilson said today that the situation
between the United States and Aus
tria was very grave and that lie and
Secretary Lansing were carefully go
ing into the facts and that action
would be taken promptly. Senator
stow, chairman of the foreign rela-
lions committee, will make speech
to Congress today. It is expected
many other senators and representa-
tives will also speak.
London, Jan 4.-Only fifty-three
per cent Of the unmarried men vol
unteered during the Derby recruit
ing campaign against fifty-cight per.
cent of the married men. The gov
eminent admits the scheme to have
been failure and the government.
will resort to CONSUMPTION. Only
151,16O men volunteered and the
government CONSUMPTION bill will be
enforced.
The British steamer of the P. &
o. line, the Gee Long, vessel of
5000 tons, has been sunk in coli
lision with the British. steamer Ben
Vilston, probably near Gibralter.
Berlin, Jan. 4.-The armies Of the
Central powers have taken 2,40O, 900
war prisoners since the war began.
A ZEPPELIN airship has been sent to
Sofia to be used in making attacks
on the allied shipping interests at
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04

Des Moines Capital: In the above
photograph Mrs. Abbie Gardner
Sharp is sitting with folded arms.
The other woman is Mrs. Arnold.
daughter of the Iowa pioneer for
whom Arnold's Park, Lake Okoboji
was named. The four grayhaired
men in the picture went from Fort
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04

Dodge to Lake Okoboji following the
Spirit Lake massacre, in 1857, to
bury the victims OF the wrath Of the
redskins. Seated at Mrs. sharp's
right is, her son, Allan Sharp. Read
ing from left to right the persons in
the photograph are: Curator Har-
Ian of the state historical library;
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04

FOB SALE-some extra good Chest
or White boars. spring and fall
farrow. Cholera immune with
double treatment. ]. H. Lach-
miller, 2 miles west Of Webster
City. Phone 1909. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04

Mr.. Malcom Of Ruthyen; Guernsey
Smith Of Hawkeye, now deceased;
Allan Sharp, Mrs. Abbie Gardner
Sharp, Mrs. Arnold, r. A. Smith of
Okoboji, and Mr.. Maxwell Of Web
ster City. The group was taken at
the base of Pioneers monument
erected by the state over the graves
of the massacred settlers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04

LOST gentleman's light brown kid
glove. silk lined. Finder please
leave at this Office. 3dea
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04
The ]. II. Servis Estate.

The last piece OF first-class unim-
proved business frontage on the
south side of Second street Is for sale
at a price that makes it an excellent
investment. This property is bound
to 60 UP In value. II you do not
need 1t yourself. 1t will not be long
before some one who does will be
glad to pay you a good profit on the
purchase price. II interested call on
or write Mrs. Ida G. Servis, admin
istratrix. 13d1mot2f2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-04

Good dairy butter at rs cents a
pound. is certainly cheap. Get yours
now before it is all gone. Model
Grocery. dl D
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15

over which we have no control We
are victims Of necessity. Heredty and
environment account for all that we
are. 1t teaches that man is not the
arbiter Of his own destiny.
We must resist such philosophy We
are not SO identified with nature as
to make her responsible for our con-
duct. Each is the master Of his own
destiny, and the arbiter of his own
fate
A certain type Of ecclesiasticism
assails our highest manhood by taxi
ing away our personal responsibility.
No church dare assume the contract
of saving any mans soul. No clergy
man can relieve us of the burden Of
our conscience and our will.
State Is Overburdened.
There is a modern notion that legis-
latiOn can do for a man what God
teaches us can be done only by the
individual soul. More and more the
tendency is to put the responsibility
on the state. Protection, property, ed.
ucation, transportation, light, heat,
water and old age pensions are rele-
gated to the state. True, the state
must do some things. But political
paternalism that destroys personal re-
sponsibility is a positive evil.
A type Of modern socialism puts all
the blame on bad social conditions.
Men grow less religious as they grow
more possessed Of this worlds goods.
We can not excuse our drunkenness
because the state has gone dry. Each
man must bear his own burden.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
MILESFAVORS HIGHLICENSE

The Lincoln (Neb.) Daily Star has
just interviewed C. j. Miles, a candi-
date for Governor. The Star says:
In announcing his candidacy for Gov
ernor, in a statement, G.. J. Miles Of
this city comes out squarely for high
license as the best method Of regulat-
ing the liquor traffic. He declares the
question not a political one, but re-
fuses to try the trick Of carrying wa
ter on both shoulders.
Il will state that I am for high IL
cense and temperance, but not for pro-
h1bition," he says. Il favor high IL
cense as the best m cans Of controlling
the liquor traffic, but If the people of
this state by their votes declare for
prohibition, / shall abide by the will
OF the majority and shall, If elected
Governor, use all the power at my
command under the law to carry out
the expressed will of the people. On
the other hand, should the result be
against prohibition, l would enforce
the Slocumb law and not favor any
material change in it's provisions, as
i consider 1t the best liquor law in
the country"
Miles favoTs reasonable aDpropria-
lions for the state university and other
educational institutions. He declares
for reasonable preparedness against
war and this through the national
guard. He endorses a protective tariff
controlled by a non-partisan commits
sion.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
"WET" NEBRASKA
VS.. "DRW KANSAS

Among prohibition states tho
petted child is Kansas. The model
younsster is Kansas. Under the
caption Keeping Up With Kan
sas," the following editorial ap.
pears in the Omaha (Neb.) Daily
Bee:
The best doomed state In the
union is still setting a fast pace.
Keeping up with Kansas has come
to be more matter for the exer-
else Of imagination than for the
exhibition of cold, easily ascertain
able facts. Just now a newspaper
advertisement announces that the
Sunflower state is out of debt, and
has per capita wealth of $3.50
greater than any other state In the
union. This is putting it pretty
strong, even for Kansas. A buIIe-
tin from the United States census
bureau, issued last May and deal
ing with the wealth Of the country,
puts Kansas eighth in the list Of
per capita wealth, while Nebraska
comes fifth. Nevada is in the lead,
with Iowa, North Dakota, CaIfor-
MIA and Nebraska following In or
der, while Montana and Colorado
also are listed ahead of Kansas.
Perhaps the kansans have resorted
to the trick Of the promoters, who
capitalize learning capacity" and
put mortgage on the future when
issuing a prospectus.
Nebraska, too, is out of debt,
with more than 100000 900 invest
ed In giIt-edged securities, much
Of this money being loaned to older
commemorative. Keeping up with
Kansas in fiction is a hard lob, but
when it comes to facts, Nebraska
is far ahead of its Jayhawker
neighbor.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
CANADA MAY CENSOR
UNITED STATES MAIL

WASHINGTON, April IL. - The
State Department will make no repre-
sensations to Great Britain because
OF complaints that American mail has
been seized by the Canadian authori-
ties. The government holds that the
Canadian authorities up to the pres.
ent time have acted within their
rights.
international law gives be1ilgerents
the right to censor all mail which
enters their territory voluntarily.
Inc complaints which this govern
ment has registered with Britain be-
cause of mail seizures have been bas-
ed upon actions Of ship commanders
IN selling mails on neutral vessels on
the high seas or in forcing neutral
vessels into British ports and then
opening the pouches.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15

AS heretofore announced, y. G..
Rider, Of Sutton, BraXton County, is Il
candidate for the Republican nominal
ton for the office Of Attorney General
OF West Virginia at the primaries to
be held on the 9Th day Of June next
Mr. Rider is now and always has
been in hearty accord with the funda-
mental principles, doctrines and poll
tics OF the Republican party. These,
he has at all times, to the best Of his
skill and ability, endcavOrcd to pro-
pagate, earnestly believing them to be
most eftica ciOus in promoting tho true
purposes OF representative govern
ment, and best adapted to the various
business interests Of our State and
Nation.
He completed the law course at
Washington & Lee University in 1893
and was admitted to the Bar the same
year, since which time he has been
actively engaged in the practice Of
his profession. He was elected prose
cutting attorney for this County in
1904, and enjoys the distinction Of
being the only Republican ever elected
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
EACH one IS LIABLE
Don't Shift Responsibility to
State, Says He-Every Man
Is the Master of His Des-
tiny and Drinking Is An
Individual Matter

Whether the state or the individual
shall take precedence in the observing
of temperance in drinking has been
debated, with much fcrvor, for years.
lnasmuch as seven Of the nineteen
prohibition states were voted "dry" bv
the Legislature and not by the people.
the following from the Chicago Ex-
aminer may be apropos:
"6car Your Own Pack"
The Rev. DR.. Charles Bayard Nit
cheli, pastor Of st. James Methodist
Episcopal Church, preached yesterday
on Bear Your Own Pack" He sad.
Paul is here saying that ever,
man shall bear his own burden. Tina,
means that he shall stand on his own
feet and bear his own pack" TIL
chief burden each one Of us has tc
carry is his own responsibility to God.
That burden is peculiar to each man.
God never made two men alike. One
OF us is enough. God makes men like
the Swiss make watch Each mart
IS made for some particular watch.
The parts do not fit other watches. The
parts are not interchangeable. Every
man has his own peculiar curve. You
must bravely accept your individual
responsibility. 1t Is this which con
stitutes a mans true dignity and
worth.
Victims Of Necessity"
There are three forces working To
break down ones sense Of personal
responsibility to God The first is a
current philosophy which undertakes
TO explain all there is in human life in
terms Of force and matter. We are
what We are by force of natural laws,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
600 ALSANiANS STARVEO:
100000 MORE ARE IN DANGER

pfR!S. April 12.-,Wil,iam Willard
Howard, OF New York. secretary OF
tn: Albanian relief committee, WHO
has left Paris On his way TO ;Aa Unit
cd States from Albania, said Chat 100
n@O human beings had died of .;tarva-
ton in Albania during the last IS
mCnths and that 100000 were likely to
de before normal conditions in that
country were resumed.
Famine Due 20 failure Of the crOYS
as result Of the excessive rains
Mr.. Howard said. has reduced the
population to pitiful condition and
tyEluS fever threatens to become cpl
u"i'!!c. Owing to the war commerce
aid industry are paralyZcd. The Soc
rotary said that the Christian work
relief ship Albania, carrying the fourth
shipment OF relief supplies, still re-
manned in the Mediterranean.
Mr.. Howard is returning to the Unit
ed States 20 fit out another relief eX-
peditiOn. He says the Albanians are
not taking any part in the war Of the
Balkans.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
After Four Years of Discourage
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upin Despair. huobard
Came to Rescue.

Catron, Ky.-In an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered for four
years, with Wonanly troubles, and during
this time, | could only sit up for little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
all. At times, would have severe pains
in my left side.
The doctor was called in, and his treat
ment relieved me for a while, but was
soon confined to my bed again. After
that. nothing seemed to do me any good.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15

to this office in his County. He has
been member Of the Republican
State Executive Committee since 1912,
and was Chairman OF tho Republican
County Executive Committee OF his
County in 1914, when the Republicans,
for the first time In the history Of tho
County, elected their ticket.
He, therefore, respectfully solic1ts
the vote Of every citizen, eligible to
enter said primaries, who stands for
the principles and policies OF tho Re-
publican party, and will gratefully
appreciate the assistance Of all voters.
both collectively and individually.
While 1t is Mr.. Riders intention to
visit the different parts OF tho State,
1T will OF course be impossible for
him to see every voter; but this will
In noWise lessen his gratitude and
appreciation OF friendship for assist
ance in advancing tho interests Of his
candidacy.
If nominated and elected, he pledges
himself to execute tho duties OF tho
Office to the best OF his ability, with.
out prejudice or partially.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
Would Uphold Dignity Of Flag.

The Maryland encampment Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic passed
unanimously resolution at Baltimore
yesterday, giving it's pledge to stand
by President Wilson "in maintaining
and defending the dignity Of the
American flag. The resolution con-
cludes with the declaration that the
Maryland veterans stand ready by
word and deed for the fullllment Of
this patriotic pledge"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
mingles with them every day.

FAlRMONT.-The West VIRGINIA
directors appointed TO aid the naval
advisory board of the United States
by getting up an industrial prepar-
edness report IN the form OF an inven-
tory of all possible aids in case OF
war. will hold its first meeting here
Saturday. The board consists of DR..
|. G. White. OF Morgantown. state
geologist: \. NJ Scott. of Charles
ton: II. s. Sands. Of Wheeling: and
Dr.. a. r. Whitehall, Of West Virginia
University.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
EIUSDA.1D RESCUED
DEsSSEP AIRING WIFE

had gotten SO weak | could not stand,
and ] gave up in despair.
AT last, my husband got me bottle Of
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and | CONF
reHced taking it. From the very first
dose, could tell it was helping me.
can now walk two miles without its
firing me, and am doing all my work."
If you are all run down from won,anIv
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardiff, the wonlan's tonic. Ithas helped
more than a million women, in its so
years OF continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
it will do. Ask him. He will recoms
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write TO: Chattanooga MedicIae Co., Ladies'
ADVISORY Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn, for Special
lnstructto,S on your case and o. page book, Home
treatment for Women" sent in plain wrappsr, J-64
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-04-15
LOCAL TEAM OPENS
WITH FREDERICK
VIII Play in Maryland City on May
11-Opening Here Day Foil
IoWinq

A meeting Of the schedule commit
re Of tn" Blue Ridge League, was
2ela yesterday afternoon in Hagers-
town, and schedule for the coming
season adopted.
The curtain rises on Thursday, Nav
IL, and Martinsburg is scheduled to
open at Frederick with Jack Nor
r1son's husky bunch. The day follow
ing the opening will be held here.
and Morrisons team will again 3D.
pose "Country'' Morris aggregation.
1T is expected that within the next
two weeks, Morris will have his team
practicing on Rosemont Park.