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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
Pleasant Hill Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ruppel visited
Monday at the J. E. Adams home:
l. C. Kemmerer made a business
trip to Boone Thursday. returning
home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Smith OF
near Webster City and Fred Studley
of Kamrar were visitors at the o. B.
Wells home Thursday
H. d. Richards and family visited
Friday with relatives near Kamrar.
Roy Adams and family and Mrs.
Christina Adams spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Schweibert, near
Webster City.
w. j. Terrell purchased fine
blooded hog from Monroe, also one
from Burlington, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey DeFrance
and little son of Saratoga visited
Sunday at the Carl Adams home.
w. J.. Terrell attended the fsales
of Leonard N. Mason and e. e.
Cheever last Monday and Tuesday.
Jan. 30. " #s E..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01

coating OF ice. The telephone and
telegraph service has been badly
crippled and trains have been delay
ed.
Miss Fanny 0. Fisher, principal of
the Jewell high school, left Friday
for her home in Grinnell for an over
Sunday visit with her mother and
sister
M. H. Porter was business call
err in Des Moines Friday.
Prof. F. G. Clark went to Eldora
Friday evening where he acted as
one of the judges for debate given
by the high school. Il
Richard Snyder of Ames is home
for a weeks vacation during the
short course in Ames.
The Northwestern railroad has a
gang of men here repairing their
telegraph lines.
Bert Reade and Lars Peterson
were compelled to leave their cattle,
which they intended to ship, in the
country Saturday on account Of too
much ice to drive them. Some of the
cattle were crippled up and had to
be hauled in. &
Sievert Westre shipped a carload
of fat cattle to market Sunday, He
had to leave one of the animals in
the stockyard which was crippled by
falling on the ice.
Joe Fredrickson came down from
Ringstad Friday to visit his daugh-i
ter who is attending J. L. G.
Jan 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
Williams News.

John Kramer of Alden was a Viii.
liams caller Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. J. Hurd have been
enjoying the company of their son
Walter, who has come all the way
from Columbus, Mont, for visit
with them.
Mr. Ben Smith, who recently re-
signed his position at the c. A. Cot
ton store, has accepted a position
with Mr.. Blodgett at the garage.
Mrs. l.. Vaughan, of Rockford, H.,
is visiting at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Mills.
VIM. and Arthur Traviel Of Memo
minee, H., who have been visiting
at the John Handfelt home for sew
eral weeks, have returned to their
home.
Maurice Welsh, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Welsh, OF Rose
Grove, was awarded the township
prize in the corn growing contest.
The prize. free trip to the state
Junior course at Ames, Jan. 81 and
Feb. 1st, was offered by The Ward
robe of Webster City. Maurice is
away at school and so will not be
able to attend the course but he has
the satisfaction of knowing that he
is a winner and we offer our con-
CALCULATIONS. His crop yielded lit
tie better than 40 bushels to the
acre.
Mrs. Fisher and little daughter
Edith went to Webster City Satur-
day.
A. Fear is working hard to finish
the interior of his new house which
Mr.. and Mrs. Cotton expect to occupy
Feb. 1st. The house, which is mod
ern in every respect, reflects credit
upon its ambitious designer. Mrs.
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Jewell News.

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Hanson and
two children of Minnesota came
down Friday for a visit at the Ole
Hanson home.
Sam Clausen was in Webster City
on business Friday.
Will Brinnick, night engineer at
the cereal mills at Fl. Dodge, spent
Saturday here with his mother, Mrs.
Hannah Brinnick.
Mrs. Myrtle Riley was in Kamrar
Friday.
Mrs. Elmer Sandal and little son
returned to their home in Stanhope
Friday after few days visit at the
parental, A. C. Nelson, home.
Mrs. B. S. Millett and daughter
Esther were Webster City visitors
Friday afternoon. 49,"
Dave Jewell, Henry Hoon and
George Hanna were county seat call
ers Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Miller and
three little sons went to Rockwell
City Thursday for few days visit
with relatives.
Ice skating is the popular amuse-
ment just now for both old and
young since the sleet storm of Fri
day night. Houses, streets, walks
and trees are encased with thick
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
(rrom Mondays Daily.)

Stanton r. Hoyt of Des Moines
spent yesterday with his family in
this city.
A. R. Huffman of the Webster
City Auto Co., C. H. Swiney, Ross
Mesecher and John Smock Of the
Hanson & Tyler auto firm and w. H
Helmick returned Saturday from a
several days stay at the big auto
show in Chicago last week.
Mrs. NJ. A. Little went to Des
Moines Saturday for a few days stay.
Mrs. ]. w. Bell and three chill
dren of harrisburg are spending sew
eral days at the Mrs. Hannah Bell
home on west Bank street.
Mr., and Mrs. w. C. Burleson
went to Chicago last night on two
weeks business and pleasure trip.
&C. A. Peasley, manager of the
Latimer Bros. notion store, went to
Des Moines Saturday night on few
days business trip.
Misses Agnes and Margaret Tai
colt spent Sunday with relatives
and friends in Williams.
Mrs. A. G. Wambach of Gothen-
burg, Neb., who has been making an
extended visit with her mother, Mrs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
Scott Township Notes.

Surely, Iowa is experiencing an
old fashioned winter.
Tom Atkinson was business yisi-
tor at Webster City Tuesday.
Messrs. Benjamin Langland and
Oluf Westberg returned home from
Iowa City Monday, where they have
been taking treatment at hospital.
o. T. Welland went to Cedar Rap
ids Monday night.
Barney Peterson of Radcliffe Wis
tied at the home of his sons, Lewis
and Bonnie, couple of days the past
week
The continued cold spell is hard
on live stock, especially that not well
provided for.
Jan. 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
That Sample Mile of Road.

Fort Dodge Messenger: A more
complete test of the sample mile of
road on the Hawkeye highway, just
east of the city limits, could not be
made than that to which it has just
been put and it would pay anyone
interested in roads to take look at
it after the heavy SHOWS and the
complete thaw. The road was built
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
ing, deepening and frightening, the

ing, deepening and lengthening, the
outlet and discharge Of the water
course of said drainage district, and
said commissioners have made their
report to the Board of Supervisors of
Hamilton County, Iowa, and filed the
same in the Office of the county audi.
tor of said county, and that the same
will come on for bearing before the
Board Of Supervisors in their Office
in the court house at Webster City,
Iowa, on the 18th day of March, 1916,
at 1880 o'clock p. M, and the assess
ments charged against you or chafg-
ed against land appearing in your
name in the transfer books is as fol-
lows:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
VESSEL Captured BY unknown
RAIDERS OFF CANARY ISLANDS

possible for stock Of any kind to get
outside of the feed lots, as it is so icy
they cannot stand.
C. d. Carpenter bought Fred Bau-
er's corn and is having it delivered.
l.. D. Rushia was a recent visitor
at the Ed Brewer home. =
The boys in this vicinity have
been skating all over the roads and
pastures. Skating seems to be good
everywhere.
Feb. /.
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NEIGHBORH0OD NOTES.
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West Independence Briefs.

Helmick Bros of Webster City
were buying fat stock in this vicin-
ity the last Of the week.
Price Campbell and family visited
at the John Schweppe home Sunday.
Miss Matte and Johnnie Essig Wis
tied at the Fred Eggers home Sun
day.
The sleet storm has made it i'm
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
Notice of Hearing on Assessment.

For the costs of enlarging, reopen
ing, deepening and frightening the
outlet and discharge of water course
of the OConnor Drainage District
No. 80 in Hamilton County, Iowa.
To all owners, lien-holders and
occupants of the hereinafter des-
cribed lands in the O'Connor Drain
age District No. so, in Hamilton
County, Iowa.
You and each of you are hereby
notified that commissioners have
been appointed to apportion the ben
efits and assess the expense, fees and
costs of construction and recon
struction of, and charging, reopen
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
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PERSONAL BRIEFS. {
O o o o O O o o o o o

10 o o 90 o o o o o o o 0 0 o
B. F. Sebastian went to Des
Moines this morning where he ex-
poets to hear President Woodrow
Wilson this evening.
A. r. Huffman and Eldon n.
Bish of the Webster City Auto Co.
went to jewell this morning on bust
ness.
-Bascom Huddlestun left this
morning on short business trip to
Boone.
e. Houghan of Baltimore, Md,
who is making a visit with relatives
in Des Moines, spent yesterday here
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
LEAP YEAR DANCE.

A successful leap year dancing
party was given by the ladies Of the
Et-a-Virp dancing club last evening
in Elmo hall when they entertained
their husbands. Twenty-seven
couples We're present and tripped the
light fantastic to the strains of
Leach's orchestra from Ackley, the
ladies taking the initiative during
the entire evening. Delicious re-
freshments We're served by Mr.. and
Mrs. c.. H. Comley during the even
ing. The ladies also chose partners
for lunch. The affair was most en-
joyable one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
Today's oldest Story,

FIuShlng, II. J., req. i'll
an attempt to get their ST.
100000 worth of debts paid,
Flushingites today inaugur-
ated a weeks campaign with
the slogan: Man is dust
and, dust settles. Be a mani"
Glaring posters proclaim this
idea throughout the town.
The campaign is under the
direction of the Flushing
Business Mems Association.
Lexington, Kentucky, Great
Neck and Far Rockaway got
! the details of the Flushing
plan and are watching results
here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
Notice Of Probating Will.

To all whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office Of the
clerk of the District court of Iowa,
in and for Hamilton county, an in
strument in writing, purporting to
be the last will and testament OF
Samantha A.. Cole, late OF said coun-
ty, deceased, and that 2 o'clock p.
m. of the 21st day OF February, 1916,
has been fixed for the probate OF
said will, at which time you can APP
pear before the District court, at the
court house in the said county and
show cause, if any there be, why said
will should not be admitted to pro-
bate.
Witness my hand affixed at the
court house in Webster City, Iowa,
this 25th day of January, 1916.
J. c. Sterling,
41F3 Clerk District Court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
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o SOCIAL AFFAIRS. Q
o o o O 0 . o o o o o 0 o 0
ENTERTAINs INFORMALLY.

ENTERTAINS INFORMALLY.
Mrs. A. J. Leonard entertained a
company of ladies informally Friday
evening at her home on south Sen
eca street. A delicious course din
ner was served at six o'clock with
places laid for ten guests. The even
ing hours were pleasantly passed
with music and cards.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
SUBMARINE Ks
seen OFF FLORIDA

Washington, Feb. 1.-The subma-
rine ks, missing since Sunday, has
been seen at Miami, Florida, sailing
southwark.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
The New CONSUMPTION Law Goes In
to Eject in Great Britain
on the Second Of
March.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 1.-The Brit
ish steamer, Apron, reported to have
been sunk Jan. 18th off the Morocco
African coast, reached here this
morning at dawn flying the German
flag and in charge of a prize crew OF
twenty-five members. The vessel
was captured by an unknown COM
merce raider off the Canary islands.
The German crew has in charge the
one hundred thirty-four members of
the ships crew and also one hundred
and sixty-six passengers and the
vessel was conveyed through the
British patrol fleet. Officials are un-
decided whether or not to intern the
ship with it's crew and passengers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01
Clerk District Court.

Three pair of full blood colored
Muscoyy ducks for sale. $3.50 a
pair. Single bird $3.50. Mrs. Rich
ard Godsell, rural 3, Stratford, Iowa.
1-19d3t2f2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01

And you are further notified that
all objections to said assessment
must be made in writing and filed in
the Office of the Auditor of Hamilton
County, at Webster City, Iowa, on or
before noon Of the day of hearing, or
said assessment will be levied with
out reference thereto.
And unless your assessment, as fill
ed by the board at such hearing is
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01

paid within ten days from the date
of such hearing, your land will be
included in the bond issue on said
district.
You will therefore take due notice
and govern yourself accordingly.
Dated at Webster City, Iowa, this
27th day of January, 1916.
A. ]. Peterson, County Auditor.
42F2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01

London, Feb. 1.-The new con.
scription law will go into effect
March End .aE.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-01

London, Feb. IA squad of
twenty German zeppelins conveyed
by a fast aeroplane are reconoiter-
ing over Belgium ready to make an
attack on England at a favorable
opportunity. Following the recent
raid of seven zeppelins on England
the censor has refused to allow news
to pass. "
Washington, Feb. Secretary
Lansing has received word from the
Austrian government denying all
knowledge of the sinking of the
steamship Persia. .a5
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09

Mrs. J. Eiseman and daughter Blanche
are spending some time I'm Atlantic City
at the Hotel Rudolf.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09
Miss Richards to Lecture.

Miss Jane Richards will give an en-
tirely new historical lecture tomorrow
evening at Rauscher's for, the benefit Of
the Trinity College free scholarship fund.
Of the District of Columbia
Just now, when scholars and historians
are everywhere seeking for the primal
causes of the Great European War"
Miss Richards will attempt to prove.
by the aid of a large outline map of
Europe, that the logical progenitors OF
the war were Peter the Great. founder
of Pan-Slavism," and Frederick the
Great, promoter of "Pan-Germanism.
The patronesses of the lecture are
Mrs. Ashurst, Mrs. Aleshire. Mrs. BurIe-
son, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Carter, Nine,
CalderOn, Miss Dorsey, Mrs. Donohoe,
Mrs. Evans Mrs. Thomas w. Gregory,
Mrs. Mark Hanna, Mrs. Eugene Hale,
Mrs. Victor Kaufman, Mrs. Henry L.
Myers, Mrs Thomas w. NOyes Nine.
Pezet, Mrs. SCrivncr. Mrs. Sadhir, Mrs.
Tiford, Mrs. Thomas Walsh, Mrs. John
J. Walsh, Mrs s. B. NJ. Young, and
Mrs. Washington A. Young.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09

few other friends Refreshments wer,
serN ed.
Miss Rob"Cca Lamar has resumed her
studies at the Woman's College. at
Lynchburg Va. after having spent thu,
holidays at the home Of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Lamar. here.
Among the couples married in Rockville
during the week We're Mr Benjamin
Rodrick and Miss Carrie Helen Staubs.
both OF cha arlestOwn. W. Va. Mr. John
A Justice and Mrs. Carrie Causcy both
sof Baltimore. and Mr.. Edward Ryan aud
Mrs Lydia Carson. both Of Washington
Airs. Otho n. w. Talbot was the
hostess of the Rockville Inquiry Club at
an open meeting Monday afternoon. Tn"
program INCLUDED a talk on ''CiviCs.' by
Arthur Dunn. of the United States
Bureau OF Education, vocal music by
Miss Helen Gassaway and other features
Refreshments were served.
The Rockville Choral Society, composed
Of nifty voices, assisted by Mrs J. Bern
and Diamond. Of Gatthersbury. and Miss
CONTINUED OK FAGB NINE.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09

Miss Mildred Dinkelspiel. of New
York is spending some time in town,
where she came to attend the Good
man. Baum wedding.
Miss Louise Gruber has returned to
her home in Baltimore. after a short
visit to the city as the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. L. Kohner.
Mr.. Raymond Goodman has returned
to New York. after a short visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Goodman.
Representative William w. Wilson, OF
Illinois, and Mrs. Wilson have taken a
house at 1855 Kilbourne place for the sea
son.
Mr. Joe Goldsmith, of Baltimore,
spent a short time in the city during
the past week with relatives.
Mr.. S. Beyesdorfer, of Philadelphia.
has returned to his home after a short
visit to relatives in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Whitman, Of
Morristown, n. j., who came to Wash
ington to attend the White House re.
ception Friday night and Miss Dorothy
Dennett's coming out party yesterday
afternoon, are stopping at the Willard
Miss Beatrice Ottenheimer, of Bal.
timore, spent a short time in town
during last week as the guest Of Miss
Edna Oppenheimer
Mr.. s. Blum has returned to his home
in Cincinnati. after a short visit to
friends in the city.
Ms. John Hays Hammond came tC
| Washington from New York Friday eve
ming and is with Mr.. Hammond at the
Willard.
Mr.. S. Schwartz has returned to his
home in Philadelphia, after some time
in town as the guest of relatives.
Mr.. Frank Bachrach. of New York,
spent a short time in town last week as
the guest of Mr.. Allen Bachrach.
Miss Pauline Baum, of this city, is
spending some time in Atlantic City at
the Hotel Rudolf
Miss Dorothy Gutmacher has returned
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09

Norcross. and Miss Harding. and Repre-
sentative Edward Heating, OF Colorado,
Will address the league.
stonewalI jackson Chapter, No. 90 u.
d. c.. win hold its regular meeting jan
uary 10 at the Confederate Memorial
Home. Mrs. Drury Conway Ludlow, act
ing president, will preside.
The regular meeting of the Anthony
League was held at the home of the pres
ident, Mrs. T. T.. Hendley. Reports from
the various committees were acted upon.
Mrs. Paul, chairman of education, re-
ported plan for combining some special
educational and charitable work which
met with hearty approval The speaker
of the evening WAS Mrs. Mary Craigie,
who spoke on church work as combined
with suffrage. The weekly receptions
will be resumed Tuesday afternoon. A
very interesting talker will be In attend
ance. Mrs N. B. Paul, under auspices
of the league, will resume her parlia-
mentary law lectures at Wilson Normal
School on Monday evening.
brief business meeting of Monticello
Chapter Daughters of the American
Revolution, was held at the Parish Hail.
avenue. January l. The patri-
otic exercises were~conducted by the re-
gent, Mrs. Josephine Hansmann, who
presided. One new member was admit
ted, and the applications OF Eve others
received.
Greetings were received from Mrs.
Guernsey, whom Monticello Chapter has
indorsed for the office of president gem
eral. Monticello also Endorsed the can
didacy of Past National Registrar Mrs.
Brumbaugh for the office of District re-
gent.
So generous were the responses for
contribution to the box to be sent TO Mr..
Ellis school. at Yancy, Va, that II was
necessary to pack two boxes. Among the
many useful things went a bountiful
supply of sweets" Invitations from
Our Flag Chapter TO attend an "at
home" January 25, from to II, at the
Cairo, was accepted
The interest of the evening centered
on the lecture of Mr.. Torbert, whose sub
ject was THE Meaning of Our Flag"
The lecture was illustrated ana proved
both interesting and instructive. Many
friends and members of other chapters
were present, and spent a very pleasant
social hour. while the hostess Mrs. Dell
F. Kistler, and Mrs. E. B. Smith served
refreshments.
On Tuesday evening Miss Bertha B.
Brown entertained the members OF the
Twilight Club. The guests were Misses
Mary and Ardie Reintze, Marguerite
Planckner. Margaret Roeder Rose
Brown, and Mae Brown, and Messrs.
MaIcolm ReinzeI. Lee Earl, William Free
man, Elmer Redman, apd Joseph Brooke
After the business was transacted games
were enjoyed and refreshments were
served.
The Cardinal Pleasure Club held its
regular meeting Sunday evening at the
home of Miss A. Kass, Mr.. A. Finger
presiding. A number of committees were
annointed and the new members ad-
mitted included the Misses Mourney, Eva
Shapiro. Rose Shapiro, and Messrs. Will
liam Goodman, Watzman and Becker A
theater party was arranged for February
at Polls. social hour with dancing
and a musical program followed the busi-
ness meeting.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-09
CHEVY CHASE.

Mrs Edmund S. Bowen. OF Philadel-
phia, who has been the guest of her
son and daughter-in-law, DR.. and Mrs.
Ryan DevereauX, left on Thursday for
her home.
Master Joseph and Miss Margaret
fDevereauX were hosts on Tuesday
evening at a young peoples party.
Mrs. NJ. B. Hopper entertained her
bridge club last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Horner. of West
Virginia, who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. ]. H. Clark. have left for
| their home.
Mr.. H. D. Fulmer has returned from
Philadelphia, and Princeton, n. J.,
where he spent several days the past
week.
Col. and Mrs. r. NJ. NJ. Beal enter
tanned the bridge club on Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. S. w. Bryant was at home on
Thursday and will receive again next
Thursday.
Miss Nell Savage, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Classic
| has returned to her home in NASHVILLE
Tenn.
Mrs. p. D. Cronin was hostess for her
bridge club on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Collins, who
were the guests of the latter,s parents
| Mr. and Mrs c. L. Dawson, during the
holidays, have returned to their nome
| in Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. w. j. Wallis was hostess on Fri
day for her sewing club. -..
| Mr.. John w. Hulse and his sister Miss
| Margaret Hulse, entertained few OF
their friends last week informally when
| their guests met Mr.. P. ScheiL OF Ne"
! York.
! Mrs. William ]. Deming has returned
| from a two weeks stay i'm Atlantic CITY
4 Mrs. o. c. Miller was hostess for tht
| Wednesday Morning Reading Ciuo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. F. Wilson were hosts
| the past week at dance for their house
| guest Mrs. Irving c. Norwood, OF
Davenport, Iowa, a sister Of Mrs VIII
son.
[ Miss Alice Bates has sailed for London,
whsre she viii make an indefinite stay.