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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-21

FIDELITY TRUST co.'s SAFE DE.
POSlT VAULTS. Ground floor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-21

30 Tacoma av. Main 7746.
BUCkLEY-KIN9 CO.-Profe ssh onal
Funeral Directors 730-32 st.
Helens, Phone Main 412.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-21

SEE the new Woodstock typewrlt-
er that speaks for itself Both
prieo and quality. II. d Baker d
Co., 1907 A st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-21
BLUE PRINTS, MAPS,
SURVEYING

AMERICAN GARBAGE co. - Re-
moving garbage & refuse of al
kinds. els puy. av. M. 742. r.. 1884
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Kendall Young Park.

There are quite few visitors at
Kendall Young park these days, and
frequent picnics and parties OF vari-
GUS kinds are being held there. 1t
is one Of the finest spots anywhere
around Webster City and our people
are enjoying the opportunities Of
fered. There is we'll of fresh wa
ter upon the grounds. tables upon
which to serve lunches, swing and
other convenience are at hand. A
road is now being used to enter the
park from the northeast, and many
drivers take advantage of it. 1t
planned to have White Fox creek
bridged later on, and many other i'm
provements are contemplated. In
the no. far distant future Kendall
Young park will be one Of the finest
in this part OF Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Remembering the Soldier Boys.

Many people are remembering the
soldier boys and their needs. Cook
Markwardt is kept busy during his
spare hours thanking people who ap-
pear with donations for the larder.
: 1t takes a lot of eatables to feed a
bunch of husky soldier boys, and Mr..
Markwardt is appreciative Of the
16A pounds of peach preserves donat-
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Williams.
west Second street; the rhubarb CIV
en- by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. e. Lowrie; ;
the lettuce from Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl.
H. Smiths fine garden, and another
supply of this donated by Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Best, who have given
two sons to the army. The cook, in
behalf of the soldier boys. desires
to thank Miss Teresa l.. Treat for
her donation to the company's kitch-
en- needs. and also to several other
people whose names Mr.. Markwardt
could not recall and who have sent
canned strawberries, peaches. etc.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
|. A. MADISON HAS
PARALYT|C STROKE
Stricken While Visiting Son at
Mitchell, S. D.-Mrs. Mad.
ison Summoned.

e. A. Madison, who recently went
to Mitchell, S. D., for visit with
his son, James G. Madison, and fam
lily, who live on farm near that city,
was stricken with paralysis Sunday
morning. Mr.. Madison was sitting
at the breakfast table when he sus-
tanned the stroke. His entire right
side is paralyzed and he is unable to
speak. Mrs. Madison received the
message informing her of her hus-
bands condition in time to leave here
for Mitchell on the 1928 Sunday
forenoon train and is now at Mr..
Madison's bedside. Word received
yesterday by Mrs. Glenn Brewer,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Madison,
states that her fathers condition is
no better but the family hope for
his recovery He will be brought to
his home in this city as soon as pos
sible. Mr.. Madison is 70 years Of
age and an old resident of this
county.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Local Women Visit Randall.

Mrs. w. C. Burleson and Mrs. o.
J. Henderson spent last evening in
Randall, where thriving branch of
the Hamilton County Red Cross chap
ter will soon exist through the un-
firing efforts of the Randall women,
who have already raised nearly 800
for the work. This town has the
best Red Cross branch of any in the
county outside of Webster City.
Williams and Stratford are close sec
onds. The women in both of these
latter towns are hard at work in
creasing their membership lists.
Many representatives from Hamilton
county towns have been in the city
within the last few days enlightening
themselves in regard to the Red
Cross, that they might know just
how to organize branch chapters in
their respective localities. A great
deal of interest is manifested
throughout the county. The banks
of the county are the places for one
to subscribe should a collector fail
to call upon anyone who desires a
Red Cross membership. Each bank
in the county has supply of re-
ceipts and Red Cross buttons and is
authorized to officiate for the Red
Cross chapter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. J. Meyers, re-
siding on west Third street, were the
surprised host and hostess to com.
pany of fifteen friends last evening.
One year ago Sunday was the we'd
ding day of Mr.. and Mrs. Meyers, and
yesterday was also the birthday an
niversary of the former. The friends
went to the Meyers home with bas-
kets filled with dainties, and follow
ing a pleasant social evening, these
were partaken Of Many happy re-
turns of the day is the wish of their
friends.
Ia observance of their mothers
birthday anniversary, the children
and grandchildren Of Mrs. Eliza
Riley gathered at her Division street
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
JUDGE NC CALL
SETS ASIDE DEED
Also Makes Big Reduction in the
Benefit Assessment Of John
and Anna Peterson.

District court convened yesterday
from last weeks adjournment, and
Judge Mccall announced his decision
in two important cases. In the case
of John and Anna Peterson, an ac-
ton for the reduction of benefit as
sessments upon 200 acres of land in
the Knudson drainage district, the
assessment was reduced 20 per cent
upon three forties and Is per cent
upon two forties, the reduction ag-
gregating about $1,7O0.
In the case of Anna A. Lunning
VS.. Michael H. Lunning ct al, the
judge found for plaintiff, setting
aside deed given upon $50 acres of
land in 1904. The plaintiff is the
widow of the late Hedge A. Lunning,
who died intestate in 1916. The de-
PENDANTS, Michael H., Ammun H.,
Peter H., Hedge H., and Edmund H..
Lunning, are sons of deceased by a
former wife. Plaintiff and Hedge H.
Lunning We're married in 1902 and
lived together until the latter's
death. At the time of the marriage
deceased owned 100 acres of land in
Lincoln township, this county, and
considerable personal property. In
1904 Hedge H. Lunning and plaintiff
entered into an agreement purport-
ing to convey to defendants the prop
erty of the former. At that time
plaintiff was 81 years of age and had
never had any experience in business
transactions. She set up the claim
that she did not know what she was
signing and that she had no recollec-
ton of the transaction. The judge
sustained that view and set aside the
deed conveying the 100 acres of land,
restoring plaintiffs right to her
dOWery interest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
improvements on Building.

A great many improvements are
going to be made on the building
owned and occupied by the Central
Heating company. the most impor-
,tant OF which will be fine new
front. The Minute lunch room
which occupies the east half of the
building, will move out June Fl, and
both rooms of the building will be
renovated. Work on the new front
for which j. P. Rasmussen has the
contract, will be begun July 1. One
large window and door, the latter
situated next to and on level with
the sidewalk, will form the front eff
feet for either side.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
FOURTH OF July
COMMIT Tees meet
Program Not Yet Complete but Out
line Is Given Speaking,
Parade, Etc.

Members of the committee, who
have in charge the preparations for
the big Fourth of July celebration.
met at the Hamilton County State
bank last evening. All reported
their work practically finished,
and while the program has not yet
been fully completed, brief outline
of the entertainment is available.
Their efforts have met with great
success in nearly all instances, and
the program, which will be
held in the city park during the day
and evening, is high class.
The parade will be novel and
splendid affair and something that
all will want to see. 1t includes all
the military companies stationed in
this city and there are three-Com-
pany c, the Second Regiment Supply
company, and Headquarters company.
There will be patriotic GRAFTON
by Hon. j. R. Files of Fort Dodge.
Mr.. Files is a popular speaker.
This will be followed by various
athletic events at the big city park
and the list of free attractions, six
in number. The Zat-Zams, in two
acts: the Higgins and Dean, also in
two acts; Max Brenton and the Ho-
hendals. These special features will
occur in the order named during the
afternoon and evening.
The Fort Dodge baseball team
will play against Marshalltown, both
Central Association teams, at River
side ball park in the afternoon. This
will be a regular scheduled league
game and on account of the heavy
expense in securing them, an admis-
sion fee of 35 and SO cents will be
charged at the gate. A large crowd
of Dodger boosters are expected to
accompany their team to this city.
A balloon ascension is practically
certain, but may be Cancelled at the
last moment.
Music will be furnished all day by
the Eagle Grove and Second Regi-
ment bands.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
BAND MEMBERS Will.
ENJOY CAMP LIFE
Bandmaster John V. Eppel Of Boone
Arrives Tomorrow-0ther
Members Coming. Il 81.

Members of the Second Regiment
band, together with their leader,
John v. Eppel, Of Boone, will camp
either on the vacant ground at the
corner of Second and Prospect,
across from the armory, or on the
old Chautauqua grounds on the north
side. Mr.. Eppel is expected to ar
rive here tomorrow. A number Of
band members will also come tOmor-
row, and tents will be pitched on
their camping grounds at once. All
members Of the band who have en-
listed since May 23 will be on duty
after the arrival of the bandmaster.
The remainder of the members will
not be compelled to report for duty
until July Is. Merlin Best, who re-
Gently enlisted in the band, went on
duty yesterday, and VIM. J. Clark
of Ames, a member of the band, re-
ported for duty this afternoon.
Webster Citians We're hoping to
hear some fine music shortly after
the arrival of Bandmaster Eppef.
However, they will be disappointed,
for the band men will spend nearly
all of their time in drilling and hik-
ing, and no music will be heard for
at least fortnight.
The nine members of the Second
Regimental Supply company now on
duty are camping in the old Chau-
tauqua park on the north side. They
have two large tents and these nine
young men are happily oblivious to
all things save the joys of camp life.
The remainder of the company will
not go on duty until July Is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
To Join the Marines.

Merville Gilmore, son of Mr. and
Mrs. 0. l.. Gilmore, left recently fol-
Chicago to join the United States ma
rine corps. Reginald, another son
is a member of Company c and wa.
at Brownsville last summer and win
ter
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore live on theil
farm southeast of town and badly
need the services of at least one o.
their boys. However, they did not
oppose the decision of either son, de-
claring that they were willing to lei
the boys go if their country needed
them. This is the spirit that is go.
ing to win the war.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

Crosse, Wis.
Miss Nellie Herrick, Olivet, Mich.
Mrs. Belle Herrick- Corey, Olivet,
Mich.
Mrs. Florence Gratiot-Bale. Win
nipeg, Canada.
Mrs. Bessie Crazy Myers, Elmira,
N. Y.
Mrs. Minnie Carpenter Sligo, Es-
therville, Iowa.
Mrs. Irene Andrews Webster, CO.
lumbus, Ga.
Mrs. Eta Stickney-Swanson, Spo-
kane, Wash.
Mrs. Mabel Fenton- Goddard, Bis
marck, N. ID.
Mrs. Emma Cash-Towle, New York
City.
Mrs. Lottie Scriven- Ford, Toledo,
Ohio.
Miss Matte Holt, Waterloo, Iowa
Miss Ella Scholes, Spokane, Wash.
Mrs. Lulu MilIer-Lee, Los Angeles,
Cal.
Mrs. Maud Grey-Clark, Monroe,
Wash.
Mrs. Mabel Gillett-Rummel, hide
pendence, Iowa.
Miss Louise Mckenzie, Chicago.
Mrs. May Cooley-King, Indianapo-
lis, Ind.
Miss Grace Harrison, Columbus,
Ohio.
Tributes were also read to the
memory of Mrs. Gertrude Fisher
Holloway, Miss Kate Eyer, Mrs.
Katherine Kamrar-Stevens, Mrs.
Lena Gilbert-Crandall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Quarantines Raised.

The y. A. Dunkel family were re-
leased from quarantine yesterday af-
ternoon, Master Stinson Dunkel hav-
ing recovered from light attack of
scarlet fever.
The quarantine on the Herman
Teget home will be raised tomorrow.
Two-year-old Bruce Teget, who was
i'll with scarlet fever for a fortnight,
is now we'll.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Severe Injury to Finger.

While employed with force OF
workmen on the Fort Dodge, Des
Moines & Southern interurban cou-
pie of miles from town, Hilmer Chris
topherson sustained a badly smashed
forefinger on his right hand yester-
day. The men were loading rails and
Hilmer slipped in some manner and
caught his finger beneath a $50
pound rail. The end of the member
was nearly severed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

home Sunday morning while she was
attending church services. The fam
lily brought well laden baskets of edi-
bles and bounteous dinner was
ready to be served when she re-
| turned from the morning hour OF
worship. The guests, including Mrs.
Riley's mother, Mrs. S. M. Wilson,
| and brother, M. A. Wilson, of Stan
hope, numbered altogether about
| thirty people. The afternoon was
pleasantly spent in visiting, con-
Guiding another happy affair in the
family annals.
The Kings Heralds, Methodist
society of little girls, taught by Mrs.
Ward Hannah. enjoyed delightful
| afternoon Friday picpicking at
the w. e. Berogan farm home north
east of the city. Outdoor games and
contests formed suitable entertain
ment, followed by a picnic repast
late IN the afternoon.
-
The sixteen members of the We'd
nesday One O'clock Auction Bridge
club enjoyed delightful social af-
ternoon Saturday at Mrs. Sam. r.
Sheldon's pleasant First street home,
when the eight members who made
the lowest scores during the seasons
playing entertained the eight who
carried off the high scores, at a de-
licious picnic luncheon served at 1
o'clock. The afternoon hours were
devoted to bridge, bringing to close
the clubs card parties for the pres
ent season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Clendenning
and daughter Olamay pleasantly en-
tertained a number Of relatives and
friends Sunday at her home. COZ
Broadway, at dinner. following which
the afternoon was spent with music
and socially. The guests were Mr..
James Palmer of Parker, S. D., Mr..
w. +. Montgomery of Allison, Iowa,
Mr.. A. Palmer and Mrs. ]. H. Palmer
and four children of Algona, Fac
Russcorn of Cherokee, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. C. Hall and daughter Lille and
Mr.. John Kramer and family of this
city.
A "blue bird shower" Friday even
ing, with the Misses Katherine and
Georgia Lane and Mrs. o. e. Buckley
of East. Orange, N. j., as hostesses,
az the pleasant George S. Lane home,
was another OF the many pre-nuptial
affairs which have been given dur
ing the past few weeks in honor of
Miss Marion Lee, whose marriage to
Mr.. Andrew Mcintosh of Canada,
will take place today.
The tables where the delicious
three-course dinner was served at 6
o'clock were attractivcly decorated
with snap dragons and perfectly APP
pointed with places laid for twenty
guests.
During the evening Miss Lee was
hidden to consult the blue birds to
be seen fluttering from curtains and
walls to learn their secrets, and on
examination directions were re-
vealed whereby, after much search
ing, a number of interesting articles
in blue and white for the bridal chest
were brought to light. Visiting and
sewing for the bride-to-be completed
a very happy evening.
Guests from away included Mrs.
William Casey of Cedar Falls, Mrs.
Fred Sparks and Miss Ethel Guthrie
of Marshalltown.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Break Camp in the Morning.

The Boy Scouts will be ready to re-
turn from camp tomorrow morning
at 9 o'clock. Those who took the
boys down to camp are kindly asked
to be there tomorrow morning to
bring them home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

J. M. Fosdick Grocery is now
handling Evans Solvent Compound
Carbon Remover" preparation for
removing carbon from gasoline en-
gines. Non-injurious to engine.
Sold on money-back guarantee. 9f3*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

The Woman's missionary society
of the English Lutheran church will
meet with Mrs. JIM. Herbst at the
parsonage tomorrow afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
To jewelers. Convention.

Fred B. Downward leaves tonight
for Des Moines to attend the eleventh
annual convention Of the Iowa Re
tail jewelers. association, which will
meet in the Slavery hotel Wednesday
and Thursday,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Beatrice.

Double angle disc insures cleaner
skimming than any straight disc sep.
arator on the market. Ask us tc
prove it against any Of them. j. w
Let's, agent. 1Sd6f1t1S
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

Harry H. Hotchkiss is assisting R.
z. Channer in the drug store, the lat
ter having been left completely in
the lurch by having both of his boys,
Merlin and Ray Best, enter army life.
Mr.. Hotchkiss is helping at the soda
fountain and making himself useful
generally.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
LARGE NUMBER YOUNG
PEOPLE ARE IN CITY
Methodist Reception Committee Busy
Today Welcoming Delegates
to Convention.

Every train during last night, this
morning and afternoon brought it's
quota of delegates from all of the
neighboring cities to the twenty
eighth annual convention Of the FIT.
Dodge district of the Methodist Ep-
worth League, which held it's open
ing session in the Methodist church
at 2 o'clock this afternoon. All
church and league members with au-
tomobiles have been meeting the
trains, together with a bevy of girls
and boys tagged with badges, ere
ception committee"
The meeting opened with a rally
at the church, followed by field
meet of athletic events held on the
school grounds. The teams in the
meet will compete for silver loving
cup. At o'clock the young people
will reassemble at the church and
organize for the work at hand. Three
short addresses will be listened to
and music enjoyed before supper.
The evening program, which will be
opened by an address of welcome by
City Manager Geo. J. Long, is made
up of inspirational addresses, talks,
reports, several musical numbers,
and the awarding of the loving cup
to the winning team.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Lown-Thompson.

At the farm home of Mr.. and Mrs
c. l.. McKibben, just northwest OF
town, the Rev. w. j. Todd OF the
Methodist church read the marriage
service at $3.50 Sunday morning
which joined Miss Leafy Lown ant
Mr.. Stuart T. Thompson, both Of At
lanta, Ill, in wedlock. Mr.. and Mrs
George Holt of Ellsworth were ths
attendants. The young couple will
make their home on the Mckibber
farm until fall. Mr.. Thompson has
been employed on the place since
March and his bride recently Joined
him here. Both are worthy young
people deserving of future success
and happiness.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

Marion VanHook, residing near
Flugstad, has purchased Chevrolet
400 from Hanson & Tyler. They also
recently sold five-passenger Baby
Grand Chevrolet to Arthur Christie
phersOn, who lives near Duncombe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

The ladies' aid society ff the Cass
Center church will hold q apron ba-
zaar at the church, n-ses north
east of town, Wednesday evening of
" g7-5..57
this week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Annua! Picnic.

The Eastern Star membership of
this city will hold their annual pic
mic on the outing club grounds We'd
nesday, June 81 "A picnic dinner will
be served at noon and the afternoon
will be spent enjoying the recreations
afforded on the club grounds. The
ladies will have their sewing and the
tennis and croquet courts will enter
tain the younger members. An ideal
place. surely, to spend a long after
noon in mid-June.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Red cedar flakes for furs and
woolens at Teed's. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
The Census.

A baby son was born last night to
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Garth, who re-
side four miles southwest of town.
in the Poplar Grove district.
Born, last evening, to Mr.. and
Mrs. julie Claude, residing three
miles east of Woodstock, baby son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rogers, who
live on west First street, are the par
ents of baby girl, born Sunday
night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

You save money II you buy II
At Teed &, Teed's. d-f-t-t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETS
Furnished by +. W. Wagner 4 Co.
Office in Bossert Bldg. Phone $40
II. II. Sharpe, Manager.

Estimated receipts, $4,000
head; opening, strong: close, strong;
top, $16.10; estimated tomorrow.
tomorrow, $4,000 head; left over
yesterday, 5,054 head.
Cattle - Receipts, 5000 head.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-09

food assets. SO Dutch commission comes
to urge food shipments, while Dutch labor
meets to consider means of food economy.
Norway also reports her food supply low,
though only lack OF tonnage, so say re-
ports from Washington, prevents the Allies
obtaining plenty of wheat for the coming
year in India, Australia and Argentina
However, cessation of distillatiOn Of
liquors in this country September will
save food enough to feed an army of three
million. and Mr.. McAdoo's suggestion for
an Allied food convention in London APP
pears to make the food situation more
hopeful for the critical winter approach
ing. Canada also aids by reaching an
agreement with US on food matters. while
efforts 10 conserve and increase our live
stock increase. In somewhat the same
direction the President fixes the price of
news print paper at two and one-halt