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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
Obituary.

! Ole Olsen died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. w. w. Clabaugh, near
kamrar, Feb. Is, 1917. He was born
in Christina, Norway, and came to
America when he was about sixty
years of age. Mr.. Olsen was well ed
ucated. Although he was 50 years
of age when he died, he had a re-
markable memory, looking after his
business up to the last. He was con-
iirmed at his old home IN Norway
and was also member of the church
there. On account of impaired hear
ing, he had not attended church for
many years.
Grandpa Olsen knew what it
meant to be pioneer and also I'm
derstood the privations and discom-
forts of life. He Travelled great
deal when he first came to America.
He dug gold in California for a num-
Der Of years and in later years had
prospered financially. The deceased
was an honest man, always believ-
ing in doing right.
The funeral was conducted by
Rev. l.. E. Wardle at the w. w. Cla-
baugh home where he had been cared
for by loving hands for the past few
years. The body was laid to rest in
Graceland cemetery by the side of
his wife, who preceded him five years
ago.
The deceased leaves to mourn the
loss of good father, three sons and
three daughters-Oscar, Sumner and
George. Minnie. Ada and Clara, be-
sides thirteen grandchildren.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

w. A. Beightol has disposed of his
farm southwest of town and is NOV
ing this week to Clarksfeld, Mimi,
where he has purchased half Sec
ton and where he will make his fut-
ure home. Mr.. Beightol was born
upon the farm he is now leaving for
ty-nine years ago, being a son of the
late VIM. Beightol, who was anon 3
our respected pioneer citizens. The
Freeman-Tribune wishes Mr.. B. and
family success in their new home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
Child Badly Burned.

Helen, the twelve year old daugh
ter of DR.. and Mrs. T. F. Desmond
was badly burned this morning when
she accidentally upset pan of hot
candy on her arm, burning the right
hand and arm from the finger tips
to the elbow. 1t is hoped that nc
scar will result but the burns are
very deep and painful, although the
child attended school as usual this
forenoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
'DO|NGS OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Jury Reported for Duty Yesterday
and is Now Listening to
Trial of Case.

District cour. convened yesterday
from last weeks adjournment and
the petit jury reported for duty. The
trial of the case of B. F. Sturtevant
& Company VS.. the Webster City Gas
Company was commenced yesterday
and is still on. 1t is expected that
it will be finished this afternoon.
Little of general interest is trans
piring in court and will not be until
the criminal cases are reached.
The ladies aid society Of the Uni
versalist church will meet with Mrs.
w. E. Brown next Thursday after
noon. All interested are invited.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
0'BR|EN'S P|CK-UPS
ARE VICTORIOUS
Defeated Pote's Wild Rose Team in
Elks Bowling Contest
Last Evening.

Roy O'Brien's "Pick Ups" present.
ing an evenly balanced team, gave
Pote's Wild Rose team drubbing
on the Elks bowling alleys last night,
1852 to 1853. A large crowd witness
ed the contest and while no phenom-
email scores were made, consistent
bowling was produced by both teams.
Pote had high single game with 100
and O'Brien high average with IFS.
The score:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows.

Grand Master Right will be unable
to be in the city this evening, there
fore the joint meeting to have
been held is postponed for the pres
ent. There will be the regular lodge
meeting with rehearsal in degree
work. A light lunch will be served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
Notice of Submission of Question Of
Bonding,

Notice is hereby given to the quail
lifted voters of the Independent
School District Of Webster City, Iowa,
that at the regular annual meeting
OF said school district to be held
Monday, March 18th, 1917, the
board will submit to said voters the
question: Shall the Independent
School District of Webster City issue
bonds in the sum of one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars $780,
oO0) for the purpose of constructing
and equipping new school building
on the present site of the north
school house situated on block No.
100. Webster City, Iowa.
j. M. Blake, Secretary.
Dated Feb. 6, 1917. 2-6d4Tues
Or. T. B. Larrabee. Osteopath. d-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
The School Question.

Eds. Freeman-Tribune: In regard
to the questions asked by Mr.. II. l..
Hampton in your paper recently, the
school board wish to state that the
information necessary to answer the
same is being assembled and will be
published in a short time.
J. L. Peterson,
President School Board.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
Mother VERY Ill.

Mrs. G. j. Worthington and daugh-
ter, Miss Grace, leave tonight for
Elkhart, Indiana, called by the ill
ness of the formers mother, who is
not expected to live.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

day school classes-,were delightful
ly entertained at the Prof. H. L.
Gooding home on First street Satur-
day afternoon from two-thirty until
five O'Clock. Mrs. Gooding taught
one of these classes until recently
and this party was little farewell,
she having given up her Sunday
school work to take charge of the
Junior League. The youngsters had
a jolly time playing games and the
hostess, assisted by Miss Taylor,
served delicious refreshments at the
close of the pleasant afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
Observation-Disclosures VS.. Beck.

Miss Mabel BueIow has accepted
la position as trimmer in a Bay
City, Michigan, millinery store and
will leave for her new work in few
days from Chicago, where she has
been for about ten days studying the
new spring styles.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

Mrs. r. H. Mabbott will entertain
the E. O. w. club at the Geo. w. Nc
Collough home tomorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

The Social Dozen club will be en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Levi
Rasmussen on Thursday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

Miss Merle E. Smiths Hat Shop
will be closed all day Wednesday and
Thursday for redecorating, prepara-
tory to the annual spring opening
Thursday evening. That the shop may
maintain its pleasing appearance for
the enjoyment of late corners. no hats
will be either sold or fitted during
the opening hour. 27d3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
SOCIAL AFFAIRS OF
THE COMMUNITY
Parties, Club Meetings, Church
Gatherings and Other Social
Events.

The Wednesday club will meet
with Mrs. E. D. Burgess Wednesday
afternoon at $3.50.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
Seed Corn for Sale.

Early picked and carefully dried
Write Follinglo Farm, Tjernage
Bros. Props, Story City, la. 47f11*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The English Lutheran ladies aid
society will meet with Mrs. Robert
Kirchner tomorrow afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

The Thursday club will meet at the
home of Mrs. j. L. Kamrar on Thurs
day afternoon with luncheon at one
O'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

Seventeen boys and girls-mem-
bers of Miss June Taylor's and Miss
Grace McCollough's Methodist Sun
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

Fifty-two Of the neighbors and
friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Prin-
gle completely surprised them at
their home on the east side Saturday
evening, the occasion being the thir-
couple. Several hours were pleasant
ly spent with music, games and hum
orous story telling, followed by the
con. Mr.. and Mrs. Pringle We're
made the recipients of silver ware.
including knives, forks and spoons,
after which the guests departed,
wishing their host and hostess many
more such happy anniversaries.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

The Royal Auction Bridge club
will meet to play with Mrs. Joseph
Oppenheimer on Wednesday after
noon at 2:30.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Shafer pleas
antly entertained 4 dozen friends at
$50 o'clock dinner Friday night at
their farm home seven miles north
of this city, in honor, of Mrs. Shat
er's brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyd Weidlein, who were married
January 31st. A delicious two course
tray supper was served, at the close
of which basket containing a mis-
cellaneous shower of useful articles.
the gifts of those present, was
brought in and presented to the
bride and groom. The evening fol-
lowing was spent with games and
music.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

anu lulS party Was u llLIlC IdTeWell,
she having given up her Sunday
school work to take charge of the
Junior League. The youngsters had
a jolly time playing games and the
hostess, assisted by Miss Taylor,
served delicious refreshments at the
close of the pleasant afternoon.
About thirty-five juniors enjoyed
delightful social Saturday after
noon at the Congregational church,
the occasion being designated as a
Washington party. A grand march
was held as one Of the first things
on the afternoons program, the
children carrying flags and march,
ing into the main auditorium where
volunteer program was given, each
child able to contribute something to
the enjoyment Of the affair doing so.
After the program the children
marched back to the lecture room
where games of various kinds, in
Guiding some significant of Washing
ton. were played. A happy time was
enjoyed in this manner until the re-
freshments were served, ice cream
and cake composing this portion Of
the entertainment. A very pleasant
time is reported. The following had
the affair in charge: Mrs. T. B.
Larrabee, who is superintendent of
the juniors; Miss Meta Nicholson,
in charge Of the program; Miss Net
tie Pettinger III charge Of the re-
and Miss Jessie McMur-
ray, in charge of the games.
=
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson and Mrs.
Nellie Evans We're the honored guests
at seven o'clock dinner given last
evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Sheldon, on First street, by the
force of the Shipley &
Black dry goods store of the past
year, assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Shell
don. The elaborate four course re-
past was served at table made fes-
tive with violets, smilaX and cycla-
men and the violets were given the
guests of honor for corsages. The
place cards held conundrums which
gave spicy entree to the dinner.
Cards and music formed the diver
SION after the dinner hour and
very delightful evening was enjoyed
in honor of these two ladies who re-
Gently severed their connection with
the Shipley & Black store to go to
Sheldon, Iowa, for which place they
eft this forenoon to engage in SINH
ar work. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Aus
in were guests of the evening.
About twenty young ladies met
afternoon, Feb. "a, at the
home of Miss Cecil Mulholland, near
Homer. in honor of Miss Ethel Will
Jams. who is to be married soon.
While the guests were being duly en-
ertained the door bell rang and Dan
cupid, impersonated by Miss Jessie
pierce, appeared carrying letter for
Hiss Williams. In this letter wero
directions for finding the packages
which had been scattered over the
louse. Each package proved to be
n apron.
The next part of the program was
mock wedding which was cora
lete surprise to the bride-to-be. AS
he wedding march. 1.-THE Fight is
'n,' was being played by Miss Pearl
White, the bridal procession descend
d the stairs into the parlor where
Iiss Ferne Beebe as bride and Miss
Ielen Williams as groom were join
d in the wholly bonds of paddock
y Miss Estaline White, the very Of
cious looking minister.
Dainty refreshments were served
y Mrs. Mulholland and Mrs. Will
ans. a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

Iuc L. tuO
The Harmony Quartet-an organ
ization of four young musicians of
the city-is planning for welcome
home ball for the boys of Company
G at the armory some night after the
soldiers return home. Anyone de-
string to cooperate with the boys
with program or banquet, will COM
municate with Bert Dragoo, at the
l.. A. Lehnhard clothing store.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Moore, who
were recently married, moved their
household goods yesterday from
rooms in the j. v. Kearns residence
on east Bank street to Mr.. Moore's
24O acre farm near Bows. Mrs.
Moore's daughter, Miss Marvel Fer.
guson, will remain here until the
close of school, staying at the c. ].
DeFrance home.
I sell the Wear-U-Well shoes and
rubbers. Have a complete line Of all
kinds of farm harness. Prices and
quality right. I sell Fisk tires and
tubes. Have complete line of chick
en- remedies. Also handle the Asso-
ciated engine and can furnish any
repairs for same. Handle Iowa sep
arator. Bring your harness for oil
ing now. Call at store and look ov-
err my stock. Don't forget to bring
your auto curtains and tops for re-
pairs. F. E. Grempel. d-f-t-tf
To Whom it May Concern: This is
to certify that DR.. Shallenberger
treated me for stomach, liver and
kidney trouble. l suffered for sew
eral years and was discouraged. Fin
ally ! consulted DR.. Shallenberger
and after taking his course of treat
ment, he cured me. This was ten
years ago and | have had no return
Of my trouble. / always found him
conscientious and honest, and know
of several he has cured.
(Signed) Twin Elliott, Cambridge,
la.
Dr. Shallenberger will be at Web
ster City, Hotel Wilson, Monday p.
M, March 5th.-Adv. f1d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

The Thursday Needlework club
will meet this week at $3.50 o'clock
with Mrs. J. S. Melvin on Walnut
street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

The Plus Ultra class of the Chris
tian church entertained the Loyal
Star class Of the same denomination
in the church basement Friday even
ing. The rooms of the church We're
deliberately decorated with flags and
portraits appropriate to the season
of Washington's birthday. The fifty
two young people present enjoyed
an exceedingly jolly evening with
games and pranks. Refreshments
served at late hour completed the
festivities.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

Or. T. B. Larrabee. Osteopath. DIT
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

The regular monthly paving socia;
of the Christian church will be held
at the home of Mrs. John Olmstead
tomorrow afternoon at 1880 o'clock
A good attendance is desired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

Mrs. Will L. Clifton will be hos
tess to the members of the One
O'clock Auction Bridge club on We'd
nesday with luncheon at one o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27

The DorcaS and Business Mems
classes of the Methodist church will
spend a social hour at the church on
Wednesday evening. All members
and friends of the classes are cordial
ly invited to attend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-27
To Minnesota.

President School Board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22
ONE OF 10Th KANSAS
Twice Promoted in Four Months
Buchan Will Go to France.

Kansas City Aug. 2-Promotion
in the United States army has come
twice in four months for Maj. Fred E.
Buchan, formerly of the Kansas side
and son of W. J. Buchan, Kansas side
attorney. Major Buchan was COM
missioned lieutenant colonel yester-
day, according to a telegram received
by his father last night While giving
no details, the message stated Colonel
Buchan would leave for France soon.
Colonel Buchan began his military
career as captain of Company B when
that unit was recruited for the Span
ish American war. The company was
made part of General Funston's
Fighting Twentieth" Kansas regiment
and Colonel Buchan became a mem
of FunSton's staff. After the war with
Spain, Colonel Buchan entered the
regular army He has been stationed
at Jefferson Barracks, st. Louis two
years. His promotion to the rank of
major was announced four months
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22
HUFFMAN TAKES PLACE
State Senator Succeeds Charles 1. Mar
tin as Adjutant General.

Senator c. S. Huffman, of Column
bus, has accepted Governor Capper's
offer of appointment as adjutant gen.
eral to succeed Brigadisr General
Charles 1. Martin. General Martin
will resign in a few days as adjutant
general and Senator Huffman will be
in charge of the state military organ
iZation.
1t is probable that the change in
the adjutant generals office will be
made effective September 1. General
Martin will be in charge of the Kan
sas guard organizations abroad and
Senator Huffman, as the new ad-
iutant general, will direct the work
IF the state military organizations. He
was offered the appointment last week
and in a letter to the governor has
announced his acceptance
In the Spanish-American war Sena-
tor Huffman made a great record in
the medical corps. He has been ac-
tive in national guard affairs in Kan
sas and is now serving his fourth con-
secutfve term as state senator from
the Cherokee county district
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22
in GRAND REVIEW
Battery A To Stage Exhibition
Benefit Drill Sunday.
Program at Fair Grounds To
Begin at 3 O'clock.

Keyed to it's highest efficiency, and
to the music of the artillery regimentaI
band, Battery A, crack and initial field
artillery unit of the Kansas regiment,
will go on review before it's own home
town Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Capt. W. P. MacLean, commanding,
announced today that the battery
would give an exhibition drill at the
fair grounds for the benefit of the
units funds.
Admission will be IS cents. The
Artillery regimental band, directed by
G. H. Morrison. will furnish music
Preparation to take care of a large
crowd of friends and relatives of the
men and officers is being made this
week. The following program will be
given during the exhibition drill:
The Program.
Battery on road hike
Making park.
Stretching picket line.
Pitching shelter tents.
Dismounted drill.
Marching drill formations.
Manual of small arms
Mounted drill by first platoon.
! Exhibition driving by first section
Bride and saddle race.
Hitch and harness contest.
Jumping exhibition.
Half mile run for officers mounts.
Battery in action, Showing reconnais-
sance, selection of position, figuring of fir
ing data, setting sights. and actual fire
upon an enemy entreGched at Washburu
college,.
Formation of retreat, Battery and Ar
tillery band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22
CORN LOOKS fine
Kansas Crop Has Made Won
derfuI Progress Since Rain.
Alfalfa Promises at Least One
More Good Crop.

Abundant moisture, ample sun
shine and temperatures not far from
the seasonal average made this an
ideal week for crop growth in all
parts of Kansas and very favorable
one for fall blowing. which is making
fine Roadway. according to the week
" report of the United States wealth
er bureau.
Corn has recovered from the eff
fects of the drouth to an extent that
was not believed possible a few weeks
ago. In the eastern third of the state
and a few central counties, especially
Reno Stafford and Pawnee, great
deal of corn that, at the beginning of
August was believed to be so badly
damaged that it could not make grain
is putting forth new ears, silking and,
in some cases even taSSeling, while
late corn and corn in bottoms in those
parts that survived the drouth in fair
" good shape is now very promising.
In the western part of the state the
outlook for fodder has greatly i'm
proved, but the yield of grain from
corn there will be largely confined to
a few bottom lands and some late
corn.
Much Corn Late.
Early fields of corn are in the roast
ing ear stage generally in the east
crn third of the state and the south
central counties, and have passed this
stage in a few extreme southeastern
counties. The crop as whole is be-
hind the season, being from ten days
late in the southeast portion to three
weeks late in the northern and west
era portions The bulk of 1t will not
be safe from damage by frost, with
average weather conditions before the
middle of September in the southeast
part and the first of October in the
northern and western parts.
The recovery of pastures from their
dormant conditions a short time ago
has been remarkable, and they are
now furnishing good grazing in all
parts. Grain sorghums are now max
ing fine growth, tho they are behind
the season. In the central and south
east parts they are heading and prom
Use to mature by October 1. but in the
northwest Tart there is small prob
ability that any except cane will make
seed. Broom corn is heading in the
south, and some of it is being har-
vested Its condition is classed as fair.
Alfalfa Looks Better.
Alfalfa is making a fine growth in
all parts and promises at least one
more good hay crop, tho a great deal
of seed was ruined by the wet weather
Threshing wheat and oats was de-
layed by the frequent rains.
The greater part of the fall plow-
| ing has been done. except in the west
| ern part, where it is we'll under way
! In some localities the ground is too
wet for this work, but generally it is
in fine condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22
MUST PUT IN SEWER
knights and Ladies of Security Home
Above Topeka Water Supply.

A sewage disposal plant must be in
stalled by the Knights and Ladies of
Security when they build their half
million dollar home and hospital. An
nouncement that such a plant was
necessary was made today by DR.. H
L. Clark. city physician. upon receipt
of a letter from c. A Haskins, en-
gineer in the division of water and
sewage of the state board of health.
Doctor Clark notified the state
board of health of the plan to build
a large home and hospita1 on Martins
hill. He further stated that the site
for the buildings was higher than the
wells from which Topeka obtains
drinking water. Instructions to notify
officials of the lodge of the necessity
of sewage disposal plant followed
The cost of the plant will soon be
saved by its irrigation value said
Doctor Clark today An underground
irrigation system undoubtedly will be
installed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22
EXEMPTIONS, SIS PER
But Volunteer Judge and ''Stool
Pigeon Are Promptly Jailed.

New York, Aug 22.-Dr. Henry
Seligman and Lazarus Jacobson are
prisoners in the Raymond street Jail
in Brooklyn today because of their
failure to obtain $4,000 bail under
which each is held. charged with con-
spring against the selective draft acc.
DR.. Seligman. who was a volunteer
member of exemption board So, was
born in Austria Hungary and did not
take out his first papers until he vol
unteere1 to aid Board So. According
to agents of the department of justice
the evidence against these men will
show that jacobson acted as a drum
mer up of trade" for the physical n
who Is charged with granting examp-
ton to Joseph Levy after Jacobson
had accepted SIS in marked money
from Levy.