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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
SAD DEATH OF
HAROLD .NAB|B0TT
Well Known Young Man Succumhs
to Sudden Attack Of Pneu.
monia After Illness With
Quinsy.
WAS NEARLY 26 YEARS OF AGE.
Leaves Parents and Two Sisters
Death Comes as Shock to
Family and Friends.

The community in and near Web
|ster City was greatly shocked this
morning to learn that Harold Nab
bolt, only son of Mr.. and Mrs. R.
H. Mabbott, old and respected resi-
dents of this city, had passed away
at 10 o'clock Sunday night at their
home just north of town.
The young man had been i'll for
the last week with severe attack
|of quinsy but was thought to be re-
covering and as late as Saturday
evening at ) o'clock was walking
about in the yard, feeling fairly
WE'LL At 3 o'clock on Sunday morn
ing, however, he was seized with an
attack of bronchial pneumonia to
which he succumbed in the even
ing.
The stricken parents are crushed
with the weight of this sudden part
ling and the situation is saddened
by the fact that their two other
children-Miss Irene MabbOtt and
Mrs. George observation-disclosures both
out Of the city. Miss Mabbott had
but arrived at Bellingham, WASH,
whittier she had gone to take a
course in the Washington Normal
school, and Mrs. Mccullough was in
Tama visiting relatives. She return
led early next morning upon the re-
ceipt of the dispatch of her broth
|er's death.
Harold Mabbott was born Oct. II,
1890, and was reared in this city, re-
ceiving his education in the city
schools. He had been employed for
the last few years at various things,
having been for time expressman
for the American Express Co. AT
the, time, of his death he was employ
ed as clerk in the Boston Shoe &
Clothing store. He was an Elk in
good standing, having joined that or
ganization here. Mr. Mabbott had
large circle of friends with whom
he was popular on account Of his
genial, happy hearted disposition.
1t will be in the home, however,
where his loss will be most keenly
felt and the sympathy of the COM
munity goes out to the bereaved
family.
Beside his mother and father,
there are left two sisters above
mentioned. This death is the first
in the family circle and because of
this fact comes with all the more
crushing force.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
WHEN BOONE RIVER
Mink PAID FOR LAND
Some "reminiscences of the Times
Republican Brought Out by
Recent Land Sales.

Times Republican: The Eagle
Grove Times Gazette has the follow
| ing to say of farm sale:
The O. A. Weeks farm just east
of town, known as the Price eighty
has Just been sold to Gudman Jer-
genson for $240 per acre. Mr.. Jer-
genson resides between Holmes and
Clarion and knows the value OF
Wright county land.
When Gilmore Middleton was pay
ing for his land, bought at from So
to S. an acre, with mink skins and
other fur trapped along the Boone
river did he dream of time when
the two acres for which 50 mink
pelt paid-for mink skins sold for
SO apiece at one time in Iowa
would bring $3.50 on the market in
1916?
When Watkins, looking from Head
Grove towards the prairie where the
busting town of Eagle now stands
could see no house except ,Wright's
between him and the horizon man
could have bought himself land
poor" with three sections with the
money Weeks got for forty And
later still when land rose to SIS an
acre and illinois men" came in with
the price, of 100 the period was hail
ed as veritable BOOM, So it grew
to $35 an acre and crept up to $50.
Then came the realization that the
Lord would never make any more
corn land and Wright county soil
swagged out to claim its own price.
And there it stands an aristocrat of
farm lands at price that might gal
vanize the elder Paines and Peter
sons and Yeomans and Tutins in
their groves. Old man Brasfield
might awake to approve the change
which turned his town of Brasfield
to Goldfield; for the soil of Wright,
once neglected as baser metal, has
turned vertically to gold.
If the old pioneer could come back
he would be in new country. He
would see his grandsons racing in
strange machines at inconceivable
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
An Interesting "Serial."

Somebody has informed us of a
thrilling serial story in which two
we'll known Webster City authors
have, collaborated that would make
very interesting reading for the
Freeman Tribune. AS we are al
ways looking for the latest and best
stories in modern literature, we hope
to be able to get this one. The fact
that it is written by local authors
would add special interest to the
story. 1t is entitled, "How Preach
err Put One Over Bridge, or viii he
Buy the New $40 Suit of Clothes for
the Preacher"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Dr.. allen WOR-
RED OVER ARREST
Man Accused of Murder of Former
Miss Donaldson, Webster Coun-
ty Girl, Interviewed
in Jail.
xH al
DENIES THAT HE DID IT.
Says Sympathy for Her Led Him In
to Compromising Po-
sition.

Seattle, Sept. Quest for true
friendship led Percival Allen into
his present predicament-a cell in
the King county Jail, statutory
charge against him, while detectives
and scientists are trying to fathon
the mystery of the death of Anna
Marie Danielson, who passed as his
wife until her tragic end on July 10
This is Aliens story, in which NJ
speaks one moment denial of respon
sibility for her death, the next Of ;
purely plantonic attraction and II
the next breath of having made q
study of bull terriers.
He is worried: he is sick in mind
and at heart. He is anxious for his
trial on statutory charge which is
scheduled for Sept. IL in superior
court. He is tortured by the uncer-
tainty of the outcome of the scien-
tific analysis being made at the Uni
versity OF Minnesota in an effort tc
establish the cause of death.
Twice married and once divorced
Allen has the appearance of man
who feels that he has come to the
end of his string; that the prison
doors are swinging open that he may
enter. His forehead is wrinkled;
his face is pulled, his once natty
clothes are shabby with the shabbi.
ness of Jail confinement. He is ner.
yous and inclined to ramble in his
talk. And he admits that he is not
normal.
1--WE go hell-pell- through life
taking a million chances. and finally
all victim to fate" is how Allen ex-
;resses his view of his present con-
sition when interviewed by news
apermen yesterday.
81. had nothing to do with the
death of the woman" he FASTENED to
say. "On the boat l wanted friend
ship, and I found her responsive. Our
attraction, each for the other, was
purely plantonic. Companionship
was what I craved, and what I've al
ways been in quest of.
II have always contended that
lucky is he who can find sympathet-
ic companionship with his fellow
man, but to find it in woman is not
difficult.
{ Take look at me!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
lowe Census.

The volume containing the cen
sus of Iowa, 1915, published under
direction of the State Executive
Council, has just been issued and is
ready for distribution. 1t contains
the tabulation of the last state CEN
sus taken, giving all facts as to age,
things concerning the people of Iowa
by counties and precincts. There is
also much valuable information re-
garding state affairs, the industries
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05

..There's no particular reason why
I, more than any other man, should
be able to win the confidence of wo-
men. But became interested in in
teresting women, and Pm human.
"My right side is partially para
lyzed. Ny sensory nerves are not
normal.
''But to me the friendship of wo-
men is vital.
Friendship among men-true
Friendships rarely found. I have
never known any difficulty in discov-
ering women who could be real
friends.
"By nature am gentle. I love
enthusiastically dogs. I have
made a study of bull terriers.
81 met her on boat. She was
sick. I thought l could put her
nerves in order. But hers was a pc
culiar case. She would not respond
to treatment. j was not able to dag
nose her case.
eff it had not been for my admira-
ton of true friendship she. might
have gone her way and / mine. But
I thought I could finally bring back
her health.
81 failed.
81 can't get it out of my mind.
think Of it every night.
81 showed her every attention
waited on her until ] was ready to
drop with fatigue.
ut is natural that her brother
would want to sfft this thing to the
bottom. But they haven't thing
on me. The coroner's inquest and
the post mortem examination showed
nothing.
81 shall never forget this affair. ]
would rather have died myself than
have her die. regret that her name
has been dragged into it. I'll take
my medicine on any minor charge
Allen has properly stated that he
is not especially physically attrac-
tive, either to men or women. He is
puffy; his features are not clean cut.
But he dominates and he can enter
tain with his talk. His eyebrows and
hands work with his thoughts, and
he voices them readily. However,
there was nothing to indicate to the
interviewer his ability to attract wo-
men-women of the character of
Miss Danielson, wealthy, intelligent,
attractive, cultured. This is one Of
the peculiarities Of the case.
Allen makes no attempt to explain
his trip to Tacoma with Miss Dan
ielson when they obtained a marriage
license and why there has never been
return of the license. It has not
been found in his effects He adj
mitted to the police that he did not
marry the woman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Won Prizes at State Fair.

Charles Mitchell, who resides at
the west end of Walnut street, won
several prizes with his fine herd of
Chester White swine at the Iowa
state fair last week. He captured
first, second, fifth and sixth places
Mr.. Mitchell will hold sale on the
9th of next month when all of these
prize winners will be sold.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Home Needlework Club,

The first meeting of the Home
Needlework club this fall was held
Friday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. C. O. Barr. During. the after
noon an election of officers took
place and the following were elect
ed for the coming year: Mrs. H.
o. Cutler, president; Mrs. Will H.
Frazier, secretary and treasurer. De-
lcious refreshments were served by
the hostess at 4:3O O'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Will Teach in Randall.

Morrison Burns, brother Of John
been secured to teach the public
school in Randall and commenced
his new duties today. Mr.. Morrison
completed course of normal train
ing in the State Teachers college at
Cedar Falls this summer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05

of the state, the growth of business
in all lines and reliable data as ia
all material things which concern
the people of the state. A limited
number of copies are for free distri-
button and are being handled by Ora
Williams, Document editor, Des
Moines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Go to Minneapolis.

Geo. Christensen and family are
going, to Minneapolis to make their
future home, he having secured po-
sition as chauffeur for millionaire
coal man. They have sent their
household goods to Mrs. Christensen S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lau-
rent of Eagle Grove, for storage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Breaks Both Bones in Wrist.

Saturday about six O'Clock while
cranking his car, M. l.. Mccullough
had the great misfortune to break
both bones of his wrist. Two physi-
clans set the broken bones immedi-
ately and although Mr.. Mccullough
spent restless night, his recovery
will only be a matter Of time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Sent From the Border.

Roy Patterson, son of Mrs Geo.
Spencer, sent home from the Next
can border a basket made from an
Armadillo's shell and the novelty
is on display in Louis Franks show
window. Roy is member of COM
nany e.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Enioy Picnic Spread.

Twelve ladies enjoyed a delicious
picnic spread at six o'clock Satur
day evening at the home of the
Misses Helen and Irene Berg. The
meal was served at tables on the
lawn and afterwards the ladies re-
paired to the Berg home where the
evening was spent socially with
bridge,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Farmers After Electricity.

| Ellsworth News: A number OF
farmers living south Of Ellsworth
are planning on having their farm
homes wired for electricity and are
busily boosting every means whereby
the service may be obtained. Ran
dali boosters are going to have their
town electrified by the Henderson
company of Jewell, and the farmers
between here and Randall are try
ing hard to land the line in their d.
rection. The line will extend south
of Ellsworth for distance of three
miles and thence west and south to
Randall, but the exact location of the
line has as yet not been determined.
In an interview with Randolph Kali
lam on Tuesday, we learned that the
farmers will canvass the territory
Thursday for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning the opinion of the farmers in
connection with the proposition and
then more definite details may be
known However, it shows that
these farmer neighbors of ours are
progressive and we hope that they
meet with success in their undertake
ing because it will mean much to
lthem and to Ellsworth.
Mrs. John Ianlen has accepted a
position as clerk in the ready to
wear department of the Shipley &
Black store and will begin work
Monday morning.
Miss Grace Hillock has been Sc
cured by Shipley & Black to take the
place of book keeper and cashier,
made vacant by the resignation of
Miss Ella Stickney, who is with the
Lane Moore Lumber Co. Miss Hillock
will begin her duties about Oct. 1st.
The barn on the rear of DR.. o. A.
Halls residence lot on Bank street
is being torn down preparatory to-
building fine new frame garage
large enough for two automobiles.
The garage will have a cement floor
and a cement driveway will be laid
to the street.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mckinney have
removed from the residence at $50
First street to flat over the Mason
hardware store. Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Mikesell, who have occupied this
flat, have moved their household ef-
fects to Chicago where they will
make their future home. Mr.. Mike
sell left a week ago for that place
and Mrs. Mikesell and little SON
leave today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05

A ladies luncheon will be served
at the Outing Club Thursday at
o'clock p. m. The young ladies are
in charge of the luncheon and an
interesting program is being pre-
pared. Tickets will he on sale at
Teed's drug store until Wednesday
noon. d1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
The Census.

A nine and half pound son was
born Sept. /, 1916, to Mr.. and Mrs
w. G. Wilke.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05

Excavation began this morning
for the new John Svenson brick
block just east of the Hahne print
shop. The contract for excavation
has been let to Peterson & Steven
son of this city and work will go
forward a pace.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05

Earl Swiney, who is in the city
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
solo at the Congregational church
yesterday morning. Mr.. Swiney has
been teaching music near Tacoma,
Wash, but expects to study
in Chicago during the coming year.
He is a capable vocalist as well as
a fine pianist.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-09-05
Former Local Bow WEEDS.

Friends in this city have received
announcements of the marriage Of
Stanford Tyler. a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. C. Tyler, former presidents
northeast of town, now III ,g near
Cottonwood, Mimi, to Nit, Louisa
Shaler of Chelsea, this state, the
marriage having taken place at Ce-
dar Rapids on the Goth of August.
The couple were attended by the
groom's parents. They will make
their home in Chelsea, where Mr.
Tyler holds for the second year the
position of principal of the high
school,
Stanford will be remembered as a
graduate from the high school here
in the year 1910 with one OF the
highest scholarship records ever
made by boy in the local schools.
Since that time he has attended the
state university at Iowa City, gradu-
ating from there few weeks ago,
having completed his work in the
liberal arts course at the summer ses-
sion.
To Mr.. Tyler and his bride will be
accorded the congratulations due
this worthy couple and the Freeman
Tribune joins with their friends in
wishing them a long and happy
welded life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
COLD SNAP SHUTS DOWN
~. MONTANA COPPER MINES
Closing Inopportune Because Metal
Is in Demand Now at Particu-
larly High Prices.

HELENA. Mont. November Is
Nearly all of the mines of the Ana
conda Copper Company in Butte are clos
ed today because of the extreme cold
weather. which has resulted in freezing
ores in the bins so that it is impossible
to handle them with any degree Of sue
cess at the Wassoe and Great Falls
s,nelters. More than 10000 men are
affected by the shutdown. The closing
.ofsthe mines at this time was said by
operators to be serious from financial
standpoint. as copper is selling above
80 cents pound and the demand is
the greatest ever known.
a coal shortage, which threatens to
become serious has developed in vari-
Gus sections Of Montana also. Gov. S
VI Stewart received a telegram from
cuzens of bingham stating they were
out of coal, and ASKING that something
be done TO relieve the situation. a ris-
ing temperature and special daily coal
trains are expected to relieve the fuel
famine that has been imminent in
Helena for the last three or four days
The Northern Pacific railroad has be-
gun running special daily coal trains,
which will be Kept in service until con
EDITIONS become normal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15

Since you are changing
the color scheme of your
room you will need a new
covering for the lamp shade.
We have the famous Geisha
silks in all the good colors,
such as rose, gold, brown,
blue, etc. Come one yard
wide, at CSC yard.
Fourth FIoor-Lansburgh
& BRO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15

genuine Hudson Bay Sable, Van Dyked
at the side, an enormous swoop, lined
with pussy willow taheta. Very mod
erately priced at $4,000.
But what is the use OF descriptions?
Cold type and pictures cannot convey
the beauty and richness of these coats
Come see them with your own eyes.
Two windows on 9TH ST. are filled with
them.
Second Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
bryce FOR LEAGUE
e TOPREVENTW WAR
-1--* I'LL HIAvIA mi II vMU iii "
Former British Envoy to U. S.
Relations of Bel
49,.
'''' Iiqerents and NeutraIs.
COMMENTS ON ELECTION

LONDON. November 15.-Viscount
Bryce. the former British ambassador
to the United States. and Prof. Gilbert
:: Murray of oxford were the principal
speakers yesterday at a meeting OF the
-Mayfower Club. which is composed or
British and Americans and has as its
object the perpetuation of the men,
DRY of the Pilgrims. The meeting was
held in the reception room of the house
= ef. commons, and among those present
was the American ambassador. Walter
n Page
: sReferring to the presidential cleo
ton in the United States. Lord Bryce
said:
'All that would be fitting to say
here is that we admire the tranquil
= Etx and perfect order with when such
4 gigantic piece Of work as the casting
!. 81 vote over the whole continent mas
heen conducted. and we admire no less
the dignity and moderation of language
displayed during the exciting contest
'bv the two candidates. both men con-
spicuous for their ability and force OF
character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15

Then if you want a little better and
a little more elaborate coat, see the
assortment marked 5000 to SIo7.5o.
A charming lot Of Hudson Seal
Goats trimmed with skunk and priced
at $1,000 and SI4o.5o.
And there are Hudson Seal Coats
trimmed with beaver as low as Sl49.5O
and from that up to $4,000.
Probably the most beautiful model
in the entire showing is trimmed with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Differences With Allies.

,;s.o..;o,s - % ,ne exercise of bel
<ffeerent rights have already ARISEN
and must always be expected to arise
hetween belIigerents and neutrals IN
naval war. Those that have arisen
between the allies and the Initeo
States are happily such as can be dis,
- uosed of nv pacific negotiations anu
-cnsad not affect the permanent TREND
shin of peoples attached to one another
Nv so many ties At this moment 'he
~ Friendship OF our two nations - "
,nora inheritance. not only to both OF
hut 70 the world, than perhaps ever
. S.s.For what is the state of the worla
This war has brought upon II more
vjdespread calamities than any pre-
xious war We are asking ourselves
whether we must expect such caiaml-
- ties to go on recurring in the future,
Is all this suffering TO nave pee,f am
-. After the war will international 1ears
hatreds and suspicious return. ana VIII
armaments-a still heaHier
- hurden to already impoverished peoples
have again to be maintained.
Endorses Union of Nations.
The only method suggested for pre-
venting these things is a combination
of peace-loving nations. to be formed
after the war and after the treaty OIL
4 ~settlement for the purpose OF es'ap
- fishing a permanent peace
= Wine simplest way of doing this is TO
Tenuire that every international dis
,T~spute shall be submitted TO arbitration
Or Cancellation before any resort to
rms Such plan could not be carried
LIS out without the cooperation OF neutral
- nations. and especially of the greatest
of-the neutral nations.
1.-THE. United States has hitherto stood
apart in isolation. But isolation Is no
= longer possible. Every country is now
/. affected and its safety threatened by
I. ,the spirit of anti-democratic agSres-
: ,sion. The United States has avoided
.entangling alliances. But a league OF
,-4peace would be no entangling alliance
1T would be a smoothing down and
STRENGTHENING out Of difficulties that
threaten to embroil the world
sI1p sProf Gilbert Murray gave an inter-
eyting review OF the American attitude
: toward the war. he learned it during
a recent visit to the United States. He
declared that the would not result
: Id. the perpetuation of hatred between
the belligerent peoples. He also APP
proved of a league for maintaining
peace between nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15

YOU can have an Evening Wrap
different from everybody else if
you buy one OF these wraps OF
chiffon velour. velvet or satin; at
tractively trimmed W 18th skunk
fur. Only one Of kind. and the
price is $l95.00
Second Fioor-Lansburgh &
Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
NeW Arrivals

Georgette Crepe Shirt Waists will
always hold first place in dress
waists. a new shipment of flesh
and white crepes has just arrived.
The waists have the new large
collar and latest sleeve effects,
with revers and cuffs trimmed
with guimpure lace. Specially
priced at $500.
Third Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15

You should have one of
these Cloth Collar and Cuff
Sets to give a tailored fin
ish to that blue serge dress.
We have them in round,
square or sailor effects,
some with plain edge, 9TH
ers with picot; cuffs to
match every style collar at
SI.00.
Main Floor-Lansburgh &
Bro.