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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19
LOST-auto crank between W. O..
Rauworth residence on Wilson
avenue and Second street. Phone
GA. 1892
Holiday Fire Prevention.

(By Ole o. Roe, State Fire Marshal.)
You may turn your Merry Christ
mas into a sad one. "a house of
merriment is better than a house of
mourning"
Instill the maxim of Safety First"
in the minds of each member of your
family, er,an rgaa+ ,4sail,a
Remember that the most destruct-
i've fire in the history of our state,
which occurred December %, 1904,
was the result of carelessness in
handling of holiday goods and occa-
stoned a loss, of $1,750,0OO.
Each one of us should see to it that
we have a Christmas without a sim
gle regret to mar it.
Put out the blaze quickly if it oc-
ours: so keep your fire ~extinguishers
in good condition and water near at
hand.
Risk no lives. Tell Santa Claus to
use discretion in the matter of COM
bining long cotton whiskers, inflam-
mable garments and burning candles.
Every bit of ~infiammable decora-
ton should be discarded. Use ashes
tos or mineral wool in place of cot
ton for snow, and tinsel in place Of
tissue paper garlands and bells.
Ventilation in Mr.. Merchants
storage room will prevent spontan-
eous combustion in his surplus stock
of holiday goods.
Extra are should attend the
Christmas tree and it's decorations.
See that it stands securely, that
the candles are properly protected
and that children are not allowed to
light them.
Never hang decorations near open
gas jets nor near lights of any kind.
Take time from your festivities to
keep an eye on the stove or furnace.
Install electric wiring for decora-
tive purposes with particular care.
Our dads" and brothers" should
be cautioned to be careful with their
cigar or cigarette stubs.
Never be too busy in the holiday
rush to consider fire hazards.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19
COLLISION At
AN INTERSECTION
L. G. Dale. Car collides With Horse
and Buggy Doing Consider
able Damage.

Fl > yHE-E#
A collision occurred Sunday night
near the Congregational church on
IWillson avenue when l.. c. Dale, re-
lsiding neal Homer, was returning
home from the tabernacle meetings
lin his car. AS he came west on Bank
Istreet, on account of the crowd he
Thought to avoid accident by turning
Isouth on Wilson avenue! Just as
The made the turn, he was blinded by
1.-THE light on an automobile going east
near the intersection on Bank and
Wilson avenue; this, combined with
the fact that the street lights were
off on Wilson venue for a block
south of the church, caused Mr.. Dale
Ito collide with a single buggy driv-
ling north on Wilson avenue by
ARTHUR Burnham, residing north of
the city, who was returning home
with his wife from the H. D. WEIGH
home in this city. The automobile
and buggy were both considerably
damaged, but the occupants of both
vehicles were uninjured. Night
Waterman Williams was near and
asked Mr.. Dale to appear in justice
court the next morning. No charge
was made against him at his appear
Iance and he agreed to settle for the
damage to the buggy, although he
says he felt that he was not to blame
for the accident any more than were
the occupants Of The buggy.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Shortly after S O'Clock Saturday
evening, Mrs. John A. Clifton found
she had been relieved Of a package
containing three yards of goods
which she had purchased. Mrs. Cliff
ton had the package under her arm
and "a standing in the Woolworth
ten cent store, talking with a group
of friends. The store was crowded
and when she started to leave she
found the package had mysteriously
disappeared. The goods We're of no
great value but it would have prob
ably been the same had Mrs. Clifton
been carrying a package Of diamonds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19
Doings Really Began Today but the
Big Part Of the Program
Takes Place Next Fri.
day Afternoon.
EVERYBODY SHOULD BE HERE
School Children's Parade Will be
Met by Santa Claus and His
Helpers.
EVERYBODY SHOULD BE HERE

. AAS
Christmas really begins today with
the throwing open of all the picture
houses to the children who come to
town or who live in this city. The
theaters opened at 1880 with large
crowds Of children ready at each the
alter entrance. They close for the
children at $50 o'clock this after
noon and on Friday afternoon the
biggest day for the children will be
observed. Santa Claus with his two
sons, or helpers. will arrive and the
program for the afternoon, Friday,
Dec. 22nd, will be as follows:
1880 D. m.-Picture houses open
to children and close promptly at
2:30 for an hour.
1880 p. m.-School children of the
city start from central school build
|ings and march to the Christmas
trees down town.. The procession
will be met by Santa Claus and his
helpers who will act as the Pied Pi-
|pers and lead the parade. The chill
dren will be grouped around each
Christmas tree as follows:
Tree at Des Moines and Second
street surrounded by children of the
ward schools.
Tree at Wilson e and Second
street by students of.the high school
and the north building.
Tree at corner Seneca and Second
streets surrounded by children of the
south building.
AS soon as the children are ar
ranged around each tree the singing
of Christmas songs and carols will
occur and promptly at 8 o'clock the
distribution of candy and nuts will
take place at each tree simultaneous
ly by a Santa Claus and assistants.
$3.50 o'clock-Picture houses will
be thrown open to the children again
who will be privileged to go the
rounds of the picture shows free OF
charge as long as the shows last.
Free tickets are obtainable at. each
store in the city and at the banks.
children may have as many tickets
as they can use.
The afternoon will belong to the
children, and parents all over the
and city will want to be on
hand to see the fun at the Christmas
trees. If you want your child to en-
Joy the fun, come and bring the
whole family for the afternoon.
On Saturday afternoon it is expect
ed that Charlie Chaplin will be on
the streets to entertain the children
with his antics.
Saturday evening at s O'Clock the
Community singers will sing around
the down town Christmas trees and
at some time in the afternoon or
evening, will be driven to the homes
of the sick of the city to there sing
Christmas carols and hymns.
Every person able to be out, should
arrange to be on main street on Fri
day afternoon and Saturday after
noon and evening to enjoy the sight
and hear the singing. 1t is hoped
that too severe weather will not pre-
vail to prevent the smallest tot from
taking part in the march and the
singing around the Christmas trees.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Beautiful Christmas packages of
the original Allegretti candy. AS
sortment includes chocolate creams,
bon bons, Brazil nuts, covered cher
.ries, milk chocolates, Heart Desire"
midgets. etc. We are sure we can
please you. News Stand. 16d3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

At dusk late Saturday afternoon a
number of packages were placed in
the wrong Ford "a parked on the
east side of the First National Bank
building. They included celery, pair
|of white kid gloves, handkerchiefs,
bearing initial M" and p yards of
black wool material from the Mer-
Camille store. The finder is request
ed to either return the packages to.
this Office or phone harrisburg 1905.
C. r. Hoffman. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19
FOR SALE OR RENT-the Univer.
salist church parsonage at 637
Boone street. Inquire of J.. ].
Peterson. diff
Settlement Notice.

All parties knowing themselves tc
be indebted to the Webster City I'm.
plement Company are requested to
call and settle before Jan. 1, 1917,
as we want to close our 1916 books
diff Webster City Implement Co.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Hogs estimated $4,000. Open
steady; close steady.
Top $10.25.
Hogs estimated for tomorrow Co.
600.
Hogs left over yesterday 1850.
Cattle 5000. Open steady; close
steady.
Sheep $4,000. Open steady to 10c
lower; close weak.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

You might select a less desirable
holiday gift than a good fair prac-
tice piano, at the Cook Piano Shop.
at $25. The interest in such a gift
would not cease with the passing OF
the holiday season, but be a comfort
and benefit for years. 1Sd5f1t1a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19
Old Rip VanWinkle

is in town and will be seen at the
Princess tonight. Admission ) and
loo. d1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Miss Grace Worthington has re-
signed her position in the Office OF
the Security Title & Loan company
and accepted one as bookkeeper for
Hanson & Tyler.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19
Real Estate Transfers.

Minnie A. Freedom to Geo.. w
servis-qcd-cen ] lot s, blk 81, W
C.--$5OO. 90.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

L. A. Lehnhard has just installed
an entrance showcase. or outside
showcase. of marble and glass in
front of his clothing store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19
Meeting Of THE
CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance Proposed Changing Speed
Limit Of Automobiles Within
City Limits.

The regular meeting of the city
council was held last night with all
members present. Bills to the amount
Of $3,664.24 were allowed. The plat
and schedule for paving on Des
Moines and Prospect streets was
adopted and the date, Jan. IS, 1917,
set for the hearing of objections.
A proposed ordinance regulating
the speed of automobiles within the
city limits Of Webster City was read.
approved and placed on file in the Of
fee of the city clerk. The ordin-
ance changes the speed rate for ma
chimes to Is miles per hour on all
streets except the following; where
automobiles must slow down to 10
miles per hour:
On business portion of Second
street; on Des Moines street from
Illinois Central railroad south as far
as Elm street; on Wilson avenue
from G.. & N. w. R. R. south as far
as Bank street; within 600 feet of
any school house, and on several
other prominent thoroughfares.
DR.. G. T. McCauliff is the possessor
of a brand new Maxwell Sedan tour
ing cal.
If people are to have no regard
gF-L = rEI
for their own lives in this mad auto
mobile race through life, they might
have a little, regard for the engin-
GERS of passenger trains who are ev-
cry day nearly driven to insanity by
the risks automobiles take to cross
the tracks ahead of the train.
If many more such affairs are wit
messed the engineer of the afternoon
passenger train running between
Eagle Grove and Clarion on the
Greatwestern railroad, may be driv-
en- insane by his experiences.
This was the train which collided
with the Keith a one week ago
Sunday at a dangerous crossing be-
tween these two towns, and where
such a frightful loss of life occurred.
Again last Sunday the engineer was
forced to witness a near tragedy at
the same crossing. A farmer, whose
name it is impossible to ascertain,
was returning to his home from a
funeral in Clarion, with his family.
As his automobile drew ear the
dangerous crossing he saw the ap-
preaching passenger train and kill
ed his engine, but the momentum Of
automobile directly onto the tracks.
The train thundered by cutting the
radiator and the engine of the auto
mobile off as neatly as with scissors,
and leaving the family sitting in the
seats of the machine unhurt, but
paralyzed with fear.
People take too many chances.
When with their automobiles they
approach railroad crossings of any
kind there is but one thing to do:
look and listen for the train. A rail-
way train runs only upon its track
but there it runs most surely and
terribly and no automobile yet made
can successfully buck a railway train
and ome out unscathed. 1t cannot
be done, and yet every day drivers of
machines approach dangerous rail-
way crossings where the train is not
visible until they are nearly upon
the right-of-way, and drive merrily
onward, trusting to luck to carry
them safely over. Have q. little mercy
for the engineer who is forced to
witness the results of foolhardiness
so often.
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETS.
Furnished by E. W. Wagner & Co.
Office in Bossert Bldg. Phone $40.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

FOR SALE thoroughbred Plymouth
Rock c%ockerels, Al miles north of
Ellsworth on state road. c. r.
Faber. Phone, II on AZ. 16d3f1t1*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Advertise in tho Weekly Tribune.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETS.
Furnished by E. W. Wagner & Co.
Office in Bossert Bldg. Phone $40.
H. M. Sharpe, Manager.

Open High Low Close
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

DR.. G. T. McCauliff is the possessor
of a brand new Maxwell Sedan tour
Ing car.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26

For Sale-Ford Ro Adster, cheap;
box attached. Apply to H Armi-
tage, Benson, Arizona.
WAN TED: YOUNG MEN
WITH NERVE. Good pay, short
hours, opportunity for travel, ad-
vancemenl; normal physique, good
references required. Aviation
Dept. THE O'CONNOR COR
PORATION, 5000 S. Eggleston,
CHICAGO, ILL.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
Mining Notes

The Santa Cruz Bisbee compa-
ny is new corporation, capital
lied by Bisbee miners, living Fl
miles northeast of Nogales Work
has been started on the driving of
tunnel, under charge of J. +.
Walker of Bisbee. The property
is of ten claims aud has been held
by c V. Hudson. Develoment
thus far mainly c~n>ists of 40
foot shaft, from which II feet of
sulphide ore has been cut. Sam
pies have run as high as $72 ton
in lead, silver. zinc and gold.
Eight miles east of D 'uglas is
the Lost Mine, owned and operated
by r N, George H. and Kenna
French. of Douglas, Ore being
AIKEN out for shipment to Ri Paso,
samples over $40 to the tou ia sill
ver and lead.
Large Quantities of ore are bei1g
sent from the Christmas mines to
the Hayden smelter. The Guggen-
helm interests, thAt own both
mine and smelter, have a force Of
80 miners, and are preparing to
emp oy many more Ore is taken
to the Arizona Eastern railroad in
the ella canyon ty means of a
oooo- foot aerial tramway that oper'
ates by gravity and that seems to
be eminently successful and econ
omical.
Phoenix Gazette: Geo. Sayer,
who has travelled almost all over
Arizona IN search of mineral
ground and who has located some
valuable property in the Ajo
neighborhood, In the vicinity of
the Gunslght mine, is in the city.
He is negotiating with W. F.
Staunton, former manager of the
operations at Congress and Tomb
stone, for the sale of the property.
Mama Silver Belt: Three mil
lion ght hundred thousaI d pounds
copper we're turned out by the Old
Dominion and International smell
ters during the month Of July
Shipments to the Internationa
smelter includes ores from the
United Verde at Jerome, the Ari
zona Commercial mining company
and the Gibson Copper company
as we'll as numerous smaller ship
pers. The output of the Old Dom
inion smelter for the month was
three Eillion pounds. All records
: for mining at the international
were broken wheu during July
four hundred and eighty five thou
sand tons of ore were mined ano
treated.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
For Justice of the Peace

I wish to announce myself as a
candidate for the office Of Justice
of the Peace for Benson precinct,
subject TO the action Of the Demo-
cratic primary, September 18th. I
ask The support of all who may
vote at this primary.
G.. L. RUCKER.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
O20119

020119
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona,
July q, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Leo Martineau,
of Benson, Arizona, who on Nov. q, 1912, made
Homestead Entry No. 020l19 for w ", Sec g.
Township II S., Range 10 F., G. & S. r. Nerd
ian, has filed notice of intention to make final
Three Year Proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before H. G. Brown,
u S. Commissioner, at Benson, Arizona, on the
Ist day of September, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: Robt. L.
Mccall D. c. Naegle Sarah Martineau and
Verne Martineau, all of Benson, Arizona.
THOMAS F. WEEDIN, Register.
First publication July 20, 1916.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
CONTEST CLOSES TUESDAY, AUG. 29|
Now Is the Time for the Candidates to Get Busy and Make
Their Most Strenuous Efforts

the wise candida holds some in
reserve.
The better field for operations
now lies in the surrounding DIS
tricts, as practically every one in
the towna is now a subscriber to
the paper The time is growing
short, and the utmost energy
should be put forth during the re-
naming period.
The following merchants give
coupons:
W. D. Martinez, Groceries.
Benson Lumber and Commercial
Co Lumber and Hard ware.
Hi Wo & Co., General Merchan.
disc.
When you trade at these stores
be sure to ask for coupons. Every
little piece of paper bearing rs
votes may win some friend OF
yours the beautiful Ooermeyer &
Sons piano.
Following is the standing of the
candidates:
Miss Vada Clark, 3o,97s
Miss Estha Reddoch, 2o,75e
Miss Julia Treu, 5,27s
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26

Now listenl There is ab+o'utely
no truth in the statement that 'h1s
is the closed season for hunting
subscriptions to the Signal The
law (made by the S'gnaD permits
live, active, aggressive contestants
to hunt subscriptions until the
close of the contest and there is a
bounty on them too. For every
new subscription brought in a
bounty of ooo votes in the Signals
popular voting contest is paid.
Some happy young lady is going
to march away from the Signal of
flee in just a short time wearing
the smile that won't come off be-
cause that young lady will have
won the grand Ooermeyer & Sons
piano.
There are only few mord days
! ltfr Of this contest. That means
that the race belongs to any one
with the necessary Initiative
This is great opportunity for
the young ladies of this commun-
| ity. You cannot tell how many
votes a candidate really has by the
score published for the reason that
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26

j. w. E,till, of Tucson, was in
town Wednesday.
H. H. Savage, the typewriter
man, Of Phoenix, visited Benson
this week.
Chas. Harmon, of Louisville
KY, was registered at the Man
Sion Friday.
The piano contest closes August
29th. Only a few more days for
contestants to work.
A temporary lull in political
matters seems to have taken place,
but the candidates are working no
doubt.
Judge J. G. Page, of Wilcox,
candidate for State Representative
on the Democratic ticket, spent a
day two in town this week.
Skreen dores and wire screens to
protect you against flies, mosqui-
tos and flying insects. Benson
Lumber & Commercial CO.
Miss Ella Ford, daughte r'of J. A.
Ford, roadmaster for the S. P. at
Bowie, is here visiting her school
girl friends. She is the guest of
Mrs. A. A. McGinnis, at the Hotel
Arnold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S Gray,
of Altamont, Kan, have arrived
in town, and will reside in the E.
J. Castenadd residence, Mr.. Gray
is the new teacher of manual train
ing and athletics at the Benson
Union High School.
Benson was represented at Glea-
sons big political roundup and
sports day last Saturday, by Mr.
and Mrs w. J. Bennett, and Mr..
and Mrs J. y Nanny, who made
the trip by auto. They report the
celebration there great success.
An infant child of Fernando
Perez, an employee of the S. P.
road, died Thurday night, of an
infantile malady. Services were
held yesterday after noon at the
Catholic church at Ago O'Clock.
Burial took place in the Benson
cemetery.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
028287

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
Aug. Il, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Ira F. Slaton,
of Benson Arizona who, on September 10, 1915,
made for homestead entry under Sec. 1897 r. S.,
No. O28287, SH SW4, NE4 SW4 and SEA NWA,
Section D. Township II S., Range 20 + G. & S!
r. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make three year Final Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before
H. G. Brown, U. s. Commissioner, at Benson,
Arizona on the 2Sth day of September, 1916.
Claimant names us witnesses: Herbert Armi-
tage H. A. Canfeld, Albert L. Callahan and
Joseph A. Gumm, all of Benson, Arizona.
THOMAS +. WEEDIN, Register.
First publication August 10, 1916.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
O22946
O22946
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR;
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizon;


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR;
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
August II, 1916
Notice is hereby given that Edelmira Stock
ham formerly Pacheco) of Benson, Arizona
who, on July l6 1918, made Homestead Entry
No. 022946, for SW4 NWA and VIZ SWA Sec
tion IL, and NWA NWA Section 13, Township
16 81 Range 10 E., Gila and Salt River meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make Three
Year Final Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Edwin f. Jones,
Z. S. Commissioner at Tucson Arizona, on
the ID day of October, 1916
Claimant names as witnesses: Esau Mills,
Leontina Pacheco, of Tucson, Arizona, Dario
Martinez, of Mescal, Arizona, Budd Dozier, of
Tucson, Arizona.
THOMAS F. WEEDIN, Register.
First publication Aug. 10. 1916.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
FOR Representative

[ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for represen tatlve in the
state legislature FROM Cochise
county, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary election
to be held on Septem Der II.
HORACE 2. MERRILL.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
O26684
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona,
August 10. 1916
Notice is hereby given that William d.
Allen, of Benson, Arizona, who, on July g.
1916 made Homestead Entry No. 026SS4 for
EH SWA and WIZ SEA. Section 81, Township
IA S., Range 20 f.. G. & s. r. Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make Communication
Proof, to establish claim to the land above
described before H. G. Brown U. S. Commits
sioner, at Benson, Arizona on the 18th day of
September, 1851
Claimant names as witnesses Michael w i.
Kelly, G. H. McDaniels A. Redus and John
Walker, all of Benson, Arizona.
THOMAS f. WEEDIN, Register.
First publication August 10, 1916.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

[ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for representative from
Cochise county to the state legis-.
lature, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries on Septem-
Der I2.
D. G. O'NEIL.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
FOR SUPERVISOR

l hereby announce M candidacy
for re- election as a member OF the
County Board of Supervisors, sub
iect TO the action of the Democr attic
primary. I solicit the support OF
all voters in that election.
JOHN ROCK.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
FOR SUPERVISOR

| hereby announce myself as
candidate for the office of Super
visor, Cochise county, subject to
the action of the Democratic pri-
mary election, September 18th
Residence Douglas.
J. M. SPARKS.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26

/ wish to announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of consta-
BILE of Benson precinct. subject to
the action of the Democratic pri
mary, to be held September 18th.
| solicit the support of all voters
at this primary.
JOHN T. PROFFITT.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
! hereby announce myself a can
didate for re election to the Office
of Justice OF the Peace, subject to
the action of the Republican pri-
maries.
Respectfully,
VIM. E. SHILLIAM.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
FOR SHERIFF

l herewith announce my self
candidate for re election as sheriff
of Cochise county. subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary.
HARRY c. WHEELER.