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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Making Improvements.

When the improvements now be-
ing made In tie L. v. Mills plumbing z
establishment are completed, the
place will have display room equal
to any in this section of country. Car
penters are busy moving the Office to
the rear and constructing new pri-
vate Office overhead Hereafter ev-
erything used by the workmen will
be in the rear room. A railing will
run from the front to the rear, divid-
ing the display room from the other
part of the store and from $1,500 to
$4,000 worth of bathroom and heat
ing fixtures will be placed on display
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
A Successful Box Social.

a large crowG of young people, in
Guiding many from town. attended
the box social at the Mason school
house, three miles east of the city,
Friday night. Vocal numbers by Miss
Hester Huff, ukelele selections played
by Miss Fennette Fassett, readings
by Miss Helen Hoyt and several dia-
losues given by the school children
furnished an interesting program and
at its conclusion the boxes were sold.
These receptacles containing choice
viapds We're decidedly good to look
upon and brought the neat sum of
S33.42. which the school teacher,
Miss Loree Buxton. expects to spend
for domestic science supplies.
~ New cuttings in cut glass at Teed
& Teed's. d-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Beaver-Hudson.

The marriage of Miss Irene Beaver
and Mr.. Oscar Hudson. both young
people residing near town, was SOL
emnized at the Christian church par
sonage at 3 o'clock Saturday after
noon, Rev. c. V. Pence officiating.
The young people were accompanied
by the brides mother, Mrs. Eva Beav-
er. Miss Effie Callies and j. E. Lack.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson will reside on a
farm near town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
: CHANGING Interior.

The Metcalf dry goods store is this
week undergoing some alterations in
arrangement The rear balcony is
being changed and the extreme north
section of it torn away. The bal
cony, containing the alteration de-
partment and perhaps tables of goods,
will be devoted entirely to these
lines, and hereafter the private Office
of the store manager and owner, D.
G. Metcalf, will be located in the
corner now occupied by the cashier $
desk. The cashiers desk will be To-
Gated in the center rear of the store.
This re-arrangement will facilitate
the handling of goods, especially
concerning certain lines. The pat
terms will hereafter be located in the
rear on the west side of the store, in
stead of the northwest front.
Within a short time the basement
connected with the store VIII be clos
ed up and the basement stock closed
out. The basement stairway now IN
the front of the store will be closed
also and that portion of the floor be
given over to goods.
The latest toilet goods at Teed &
Teed's. d-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
SUDDEN DEATH OF
CHARLES B. SMELL
Succumbs to Organic Heart Trouble
After Six Months of Ill
Health.

Charles B. Smell passed away very
suddenly at his home on the east side
Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, his de-
mise being due to organic heart
trouble and dropsical conditions with
which he had been ailing for six
months. Mr. Smell had not, however,
been confined to his bed and his
death came as great shock to the
family and friends.
Charles Bergren Smell was a native
of Iowa, having been born in the
Hawkeye' state nearly sixty years
ago-April 4, 1857, and came to this
city from near Lehigh some four
years ago. He is survived by his wife
and six grown children--four girls
and two boys. The family live on
east Second street, across the river.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

that it was because, like Holland and
the Scandinavians, they were afraid
You see, they are so helpless; they
have no navy or destroyers, and if
Germany should win the war they
would fear her bitter retaliation. The
100000 German colonists, settled
like a block ir Brazil, give South
America all the hint they want of
Germany and what she would like to
do -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindly services to
us and for the beautiful flowers sent
during the illness and death of our
beloved son and brother. Clyde Dye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. h. Dye.
Mrs. Floyd ngham.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Move to Jewell.

Mr.. and Mrs. Orville G. Furman,
who have been residing at the A. A.
Furman home since their recent mar
riage are moving to the latter's farm
five miles north of Jewell. Mr.. Fur
man left the latter part Of last week
with the household goods, farm ma
chinery, etc., and Mrs. Furman-nee
Miss Susan Zeihan-will leave to-
morrow for her new home after hav-
ing spent the week end with her sis
ter, Mrs. Henry Roskopf and family
The finest perfumes at Teed. &
Teed's. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
lie interior of the l.. A. Lehnhard

The interior of the l.. A. Lehnhard
clothing store has undergone a COM
plete spring renovation and new dec
orations of wisteria vines with their
purple flowers and green leaves make
an effective showing against the
newly painted side walls. Potted
ferns along the tops of the shelves
add to the fresh appearance of the
store interior.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

The Cass Center ladies aid society
will meet on Thursday with Mrs.
Daisy Fielder for an all day session.
Every body invited
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

All kinds Of clocks at Teed &
Teed's. d-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

The latest toilet goods at Teed 8
Teed's. d-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

Paints and varnishes at Teed's.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
Honor Roll ToUn of North Canaan

 Howard Brooklyn. Jame s. Garvin, Somewhere, 3d Amb., Jack R. Armstrong, Br1ade, Division,
 1O2nd Infantry Nelson Philadelphia Navy Apr 24 Phil Navy T. O. Freeman, Londcn, Eng, Aero Av Sec Signal Corps whittesey Abbe. Niantic, Conn, Apr. 20. 1917 Harry Waller Devens H. Sept
 1917, 3O4th Inf. Michas, Somewhere Fri July Rainbow Div. William Ba, Camp Aver, Mass
 1917, Engineers Fuller Astoria l.. l., Corp, 1917. Sanitary
 Corp las Defense Branch. A. Perdze Camp Devens, Aver Mass Corp Sept 20,
 1917, 304th Inf. Henry Cudney Camp Devens Ayer Mass Private
 1917. 3O4th Inf. Camp Devens, Aver Mass, Asst Cook,
 20, 1917 3O4th Inf. Wilson, Camp Private, Sept
 1917, 304th Inf. George Wilson, Deven Aver Mass. Private Sept.
 1917, Inf: Piani, Devens, Aver Mass, Private Sept
 1917, BOA Inf. Ogethorpe, Ga No Private Sanitary
  Irving Gaylord, Camp Gordon, Ga Private, Oct l97
 Machine Gun Bat. Hunker Camp Gordon. Ga Mo- g. Private, Oct 1917,
 Depot Bri. 3rd Bn. H. Graves, Camp Dens, Private, Oct 1917,
  Fred Dietter Camp Gordon Private 1sl7 Depot
 Bril- Srd Bn. Brewster, Camp Private Depot
 Bril- Srd Bn. Clinton J. Miler Camp Devens Private B. 9l7 Depot
 Bri. 3rd Bn wm ostrout, Engineers. Camp Meade.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
BRIDGE CONTRACT LET
Louis ]. SieIing, of New York Secures
 Contract for $32,175.

The contract for the new concrete bridge to be erected and which will take the place of the old Butcher S Sieling of New York city. This firms bid is about $14, 900 lower than the nearest bidder. J. D. Fuller, who will superintend the construction work is in town, and will undol btedly reside here until the bridge is completed.
 A hearing on the construction of the plans and specifications was held at the office of the Highway Commits sioner O. J. Bennett, in Hartford, on October 22, when action was taken regarding the construction of a new bridge. The plans and specifications are on exhibit at the offices of the divi- sion engineer, R. l. Hurlbert in Win. sted, and selectman O. G. Smith.
 The bridge will be what is called a two span bridge, and will be about 200 feet long. It will require 1000 yards of concrete. 1900 barrels of cement and 12,000 linear feet cf piles. The piles are used for the foundations of the two arches which must be built in the river where the water is about 12 feet deep. Only few men will be em- ployed to do the preliminary work this winter, but after the spring floods sub slde the force will be increased and the work pushed to completion. The contract also includes the laying of about 1850 square yards of macadam which is to be built on both sides of the bridge.
 The building of the new bridge will require the present highway being moved about 80 feet north of the present road. It is understood that the state contemplates completing the trunk line to Falls Village in the spring. A good road is badly needed i'll that section, owing to the deep sands, and will give much easier access to Pine Grove and Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
$1,135 FOR RECREATION
North Canaan Exceeds Quota In
 I'M. C. 4. Drive.

North Canaan has again "come over the top" handsomely in its contribu. tions for patriotic purposes. The Y. NJ. | c. 4. campaign which ended Saturday night proves that the people of this town, with only about ten exceptions, were only too glad to dIg down deep and do their bit in keeping the home fires burning for the boys at camp and in the trenches. As near as can be as- certained there were only ten men ap- preached who did not contribute some thing
 The contributors evidently realized the importance of the work which the Y. NJ. O. A. is doing, as the solicitors, who were members of the Home Guard, has no trouble in readily securing different sums ranging from 30 cents upwards. The committee as a whole are profuse in their praise for the Italian population of the town. From one Italian family in East Canaan, the committee secured $20 practically without asking for it. There were 4S5 contributors and the Italian population contributed about $500.
 There were three teams organized for the soliciting of these funds, as follows:
 J. Clinton Roraback, captain; Isa. doIe Minacci, Serene Gandoli, Leroy Smith and George Laffargue.
 R. D. Peirce, captain; Charles LaffarRue, Wm. Ostrout. W. H. Schoonover and Ivan Cam. Other members of the committee who solici- ted are: Allyn Fuller, chairman; George HeffernaD and H. E. Lyles.
 Under arrangements made between the committee representing the |. Nj. ). A. and the Knights of Columbus the one general committee had charge. of the soliciting. Plans were at first made by the K. of O. men to solicit funds next week, but as the money will all be used for the same purpose, it was deemed advisable to combine the work. North Canaan's allotment for the Y. M. O. A. drive was $500, and for the Knights of Columbus fund $150. Both of these allotments have been exceeded.
 The town of Salisbury secured over $4. eco for the Red Triangle and the Hotchkiss school, alone gave over SC, 900 It is reported that Salisbury schrol boys contributed still more, in proportion to number of students, thnn tiutohkIss school.
 Later reports indicate that the entire nation was very enthusiastic abont heiping this great cause, and that the total for tEe country may reach $50, ,000, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
INSPECTOR ON THE JOB
Two Auto Accidents Being Investi-
 gated in Town.

The attention of Deputy Inspector Fuller has been brouS Int to two auto mobile accidents which occurred in this town, and investigation has been made, but no action taken as yet. The first accident took place about d week ago, when the Ford car driven by John Foley of Mill River was side swiped by large touring cal owned by Charles Hellman, of the Hellman Brewing company of Waterbury. Mir. Foley's mother, who was one of party of four in the car, suffered broken rib, but the others escaped serious in jury. Just how the accident occurred is unknown. The Ford was badly smashed, and is now at the garage being repaired.
 The second accident took place last Thursday evening on the trunk line just west of Butchers s bridge. William Donsbough, of Wetaug, accompanied by one Daly, were returning from Falls Village, when the Ford car which Dopsbough was driving went into the ditch and turned turtle, pin. ming both men under the car. After 8 short time Daly ext-icated himself and went to the home of Fred Hol saple. where help was summoned, and the driver released from under the car. Dr. Lee was hurriedly called and after an examination, found that Donsbough had broken collar bone. He was later removed to his home, and the bone set by Drs. Lee and Adam. Daily escaped with few bruises and scratches.
 It is said the accident was either due to reckless driving or the intoxi. cated condition of the driver. The same day, it is said. Mrs. Wm Wright narrowly escaped being run down hy the same car.
 The new auto inspector has taken both cases in hand, and after thorough investigation he referred the matter to Commissioner Stoeckel. The inspector stated that in the latter case circum. stances clearly indicated that the driver at that time was not proper person to be operating a motor vehicle on the highway, and that he woud see that the law was strictly enforced ir cases of this nature.
 | Commissioner Stoeckel and Inspector Fuller spent Tuesday on the highways becoming familiar with their new duties, as we'll as making the acqua!nt snce of police and other authorities iI this county. They report that every where autoists are not only willing but anxious to cooperate with them in ths enforcement of the law.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
VIM. R. OSTROCT ENLISTs.

Sergeant William R. Ostrout re- esived orders Sunday morning from Camp Meade, Maryland, to report at once for duty, and left on the after noon train for that place. Mir. Ostrout was formerly a member of the Massa. chusetts reserves and later joined the Conn. National Guard, from which his term of enlistment expired only 8 few months ago. He made application to be transferred from the Massachu- setts company to the 23d U. s. Engi- neers, and received documents grant ing this transfer recently. In the En- giueers Corps Mir. Ostrout will not only see active service at once, but will have the opportunity of using bis knowledge of railroad work and mili- tary training to the advantage of his country and himself. The Canaan Home Guard marched to the station to give him a send-off, and this company will miss the genial sergeant as much as any.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
PATRIOTIC RALLIES.

A series of patriotic rallies to carry war information to every hamlet of the state is being arranged by the Con- necticut State Council of Defense through its committee on publicity. There will be two campaigns in the series, the first consisting of rallies to be held in every village of Connecticut large enough to have available halls. This will be followed by an intensive campaign in the cities and other in dnstrial centers. It will carry the mes sage of the war to every little ward hall where people are in the habit of assembling and where possible to the gates of imporantt factories and inside the shops if suitable arrangements can be made. The rallies will begin this week and will probably continue until Christmas. It is hoped to complete the small town series before winter weather closes tee roads to automobile traffic.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
THE CANAAN POULTRY SHOW
Every Indication Points to Glowing
 Success-Dec. 4, 5, and 6.

Cansan's first poultry show is on it's way. The premium list, book of 36 pages and cover, printed at The News office, has been issued, and preparations are being made for an ex ceptionally fine exhibition of feathered stock on the above dates.
 Owing to natural advantages, such as exceptional railroad facilities, the close proximity of the show rooms in the tow hall to the railroad and busi ness center, besides being located in the midst of prosperous poultry rais ing section, Canaan is greatly favored, and should call out on this occasion a great show for town of it's size.
 The beginning of this enterprise may be traced back to an editorial in The News of October 5, 1916, which advocated the holding of poultry show in town hall the following winter and gave good and sufficient reasons for doing SO This evidently started an agitation among the local fanciers who talked it up among themselves for seve,al weeks, until sufficient enthu- siasm was aroused to call meeting ito discuss the feasibility of forming a poultry ssociation''. This meeting was held in Scutt's barber shop Jenu- ary 10, 1917, Roy E. Rice, Scutt's barber, being the principle pusher of the idea at that time. Ihe present officers were chose at this meeting and 1t was decided that some date early in December, 1917, was as soon as a successful show could be held'. In the report of this meeting The News stated that "when the whole personnel of charter members is signed up it really look as if success is assured". And it still looks so.
 Besides the regular premiums offered, there are about 175 specials. distributed among the various breeds of land and waterfowl, which include chickens. ducks, geese, turkeys. guineas and pigeons, and practically all of these prizes have money value.
 Two expert and we'll known judges, W. H. Card and Lloyd Hollenbeck, have been engaged to place the numer. ous awards and ribbons.
 While it is not expected that Ga. naan's first poultry show will eclipse the annual event at Madison Square Garden, New York, every inducement is being made to call out display of feathered bipeds that should prove an inspiration to those already in the game, an incentive to others to make start with good stock, an innovation to those who believe only that "all hens look alike" because "hens is hens". an education to those who don't know goose from a guinea. an eye-opener to those who cannot ina. zine anything attractive in then show'', and an. encouragement to all to keep such high-grade stock that their neighbors would not have the heart to "sic" the dog on the beautiful birds when. they ''go visiting" on the wrong side of the fence.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
INTERESTING OLD MAP.

A map of the town of North Canaan has been presented to Douglas library which was printed in 1853. This map contains photographs of the Rev. Pitken Cowles residence, which was destroyed by fire about & year ago; residence of Wm. Adam, now owned by Miss Sarah Adam; Monk and Cooks store, Falls Village, which was known as the New York Savings store; W. O. Peck's Hotel, now known as the Can- field Inn; Samuel Bennett homestead, now the Naples; residence of Isaac Lawrence, who settled here in l73s, now owned by H. E. Lyles; the Luther Munson place where A. H. Herriman resides, and the Samuel Forbes place now owned by G. A. Adam, on the lower road to East Ga naan. The map is we'll preserved and should prove interesting to residents of this town and particularly to those who now live in some of the houses.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
PILGRIM CHURCH PASTOR
Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake, of New
 Haven, Accepts Call.

After being without pastor for lesm than two months, the officers of pn- grim church have secured Rev. RslpA M. Timberlake, assistant pastor of the Dwight Place Congregational church, of New Haven, to become pastor of ths Pilgrim Congregational church. Mir. Timherlake preached here a short tiup ago and officers and congregation were unanimous in extending a call for hifn to take up the work recently given ny by MT. Gillette.
 Mir. Timberluke is 36 years old and has a wife and one child. He is . graduate of the Tale Divinity school and the McGill University Of Canada While studying at Yale, he very accept ably filled the pulpit at the Middlefiela Congregational church. Since 1914 hs has been assistant pastor at the Dwight Place Congregational church, and in coming to Canaan, he refuses several other offers of very attractive nature.
 Both Rev. and Mrs. Timberlake are lovers of music, and 1t is expected their presence will be a decided addi- ton to the town in such circles. Tne community in general is to be con- graduated on secu. ing his services, and we trust that his influence will be fcft not only in the church, but in every good work that helps to make this towR better morally and have at least A tendency towards progressiveness. Mx. Timberlake will assume his new dutirn on December lst. and expects to move here the early part of December.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
O. N. E. BRIDGE BURNED.

The Q. N. E. railroad bridge near Hoskins was partly destroyed by ire on Sunday night. The bridge extends over the Pennington river, and the greater part of the traffic between New York and New Haven from North. hampton passed over it. A bridge at this spot was destroyed in 1878 when passenger train plunged to the river below, crashing through thick ice, and killing several people, the train catch. ing fire and burning more than score of men and women.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
TURKEY MARKET.

The 145 storages that have reported show total stocks of 3, ,538, 1898 pounds. The 91 storages reporting for Novem. Der 1. this year and last show present holdings of 1,372,l99 pounds com. pared with 4O1, 1888 pounds last year, an increase of 242.0 per cent. The l21 storages that reported for both October l, and November ,I9l7, showed de. crease of 330.678 pounds or 9.9 per cent, while the 72 storages reporting their holdings for both October l, and November 1, 1916, showed an increase of 116, 547 pounds or 59.2 per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
HILL 12. HOTCHKISS 9.

Hill school of Pottstown, Pa., and Hotchkiss school of Lakeville played their annual football game in that place Friday afternoon, which is always the climax of the season for both schools. Hill school won by i2 to 9. Hotchkiss scored a touchdown on Hoyt Czpn of 75 yards in the first quaEter and Calhoun kicked the goal. A safety in the second netted the visi tors two more points. A 30-yard run by McAlpin in the third quarter enabled him to score Hills first touch. down. and he repeated his performance in the final period.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
WARNER ON COMMITTEE.

Thomas W. Russell, Federal Fuel Administrator for Connecticut and Chairman of the Coal Committee of the Connecticut State Council of De. fense. has appointed the following state committee on the use of wood for fuel, to act under the direction of the State Fuel Administration: Walter O. Filey, State Forester, Chairman !; Charles R. Treat, Orange; Frank E.. Brakeman, Oronoque, Donald J. War ner, Salisbury; F. H. Stadtmueller, State Capitol, Hartford; William J. Warner, Andover; Everett W. Doane, Centerbrook; F. A. Redwood, North Franklin; Oliver A. Hiscox. Woodstock Valley.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
MOST CORN PER ACRE.

Merrill Healey, of North Woodstock, leads tine country In getting the highest profit per acre for corn crop and is second in the country in the way of getting large average yield. His profit per acre for the season was $l27 73 and his average yield was 112 bushels to the acre. Vern Johnson, of Minnesota, had the largest yield per acre. raising 123.96 bushels, but his profit was only $99. "A to the acre. Corn growers in IT states entered the con test inaugurated by the United States department of agriculture which de. partment announced the winners.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-22
SMALL FIRE AT NEWS.

Fire was discovered in the rear of the News office on Saturday afternoon by Perry Badgley. Perry promptly sent in an alarm and also notified the editor of the News who is grateful for the timely discovery. The fire was confined to barrel of old waste and it's origin is still mystery. The fire men were on the job as usual, and after few buckets of water were used to advantage, the fire was pnt out, with no damage to anything of impor- tance.