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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
GENERAL FUNSTON
DROPS DEAD
He Collapses in San Antonio While
Playing With Des Moines Child
Caused by Acute Indigestion.

San Antonio, Feb. 20.--Maj. Gen
Frederick Funston, commander Of
the southern department., United
States army since February, 1915
died suddenly at hotel here last
night few minutes after he hat
finished dinner.
Re collapsed while seated in the
lobby Of the hotel talking with
friends, and was playing with little
Inez Silverberg of Des Moines, Ia.
a guest, with her parents, at the no.
tel, when he fell unconscious. Deaf!
was almost instantaneous. General
Funston was 81 years old.
Ever since March, 1916, when hi
was placed in command of all United
States forces on the Mexican border
General Funston had worked at al
unusual pace.
At critical times in border devel
Opments he frequently remained on
duty twenty-four hours of the TWEEN
ty-four. The handling of regular:
disposed Of at various stations on the
border, the Pershing expedition and
OF late, Encouragement of regular
troops while providing for the return
of national guardsmen have entailed
an enormous amount of detail work
probably exceeding that which fell
to any commanding general of the
United States army since the civil
war. Only yesterday General Funs.
ton completed orders for the return
of the last of the guardsmen.
The picturesque and dashing cap.
ture of Aguinaldo, the Filipino reb.
ell chief, was the achievement which
brought Funston prominently to tho
attention Of the American people
but he performed many services TO!
his country besides that which were
probably more difficult.
His administration of affairs in
Vera Cruz, where he carried out the
presidents orders with a firm hand
simply holding the city when every
influence about him was centerej
upon forcing the American army in.
to actual fighting with the MeXicans
probably was the most, notable ser
vice of his career.
The American troops had been in
possession of Vera Cruz only a few
days when one of the Mexican gen
erals sent in q message saying in
most polite terms that lie was I'M
able to longer restrain his troops,
and that they were about to advance
and drive the Americans into the
sea.
IF you can't hold your troops
back, | can was the iaconic mes
sage Funston sent back.
Because of the amount of work
which has fallen to him, General
Eunston's only recreation or relaXa-
ton for nearly a. year has been in
an occasional dinner party with a
few friends.
Nevertheless at dinner last night.
General Funston was particularly
and ate only sparingly of
the simplest dishes.
Col. Malven-Hill Barnum, General
Funston's chief Of staff, Immediately
the war department of Gen
eral Funston's death. News also was
to Mrs. Funston, who is
her father in California. No
for General Funston's
funeral have been made.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
THE new PUCH
STORE LOCATION
If Present Arrangements are Carried
Out Stores Will Find Quar-
tiers in New Wilson
Hotel.
DRAWINGS ARE NOW READY
Architect Albright of Fort Dodge
Draws Plans for New Build.
ing and Submits Them.
ARE NOW READY

A. Caren, organizer for the Pugh
Department Store Company of Chi
cago, who has been in the city for
the past ten days in the interests of
his .company's new store Just opened
up here, returned to Chicago this
morning. The Pugh Company aD-
sorbed the former Ferndell grocery
|stock in the business transaction and
this store is now running under
Pugh management. A small stock
of ready-to-wear dry goods has been
added to the grocery stock, but aside
from a few staples, says the mana
ger, Wilson Walton, the stock will
not be enlarged until removal into
the proposed new location.
II all plans now under way prove
successful, the Pugh Department
Store will be located, it is under
stood, on the ground floor of the new
Wilson hotel which it is proposed
to erect this spring. Plans have
been drawn for the new hotel by
Architect Albright of Fort Dodge,
and were studied by Mr.. Caren yes
terday at the Zitterell offices in this
city. Although all the stock has not
yet been sold, the promoters of the
project are going ahead with thei:
plans and are now receiving esti-
mates upon the work by contractors
The Pugh stores, it is assumed,
will occupy at least an Lightweight
foot frontage and will comprise dry
goods, furniture and hardware and
a notion department. The stores,
with the exception of the furniture
store, will be located in the west
wing of the hotel fronting on Second
street. The furniture store, if it can
be arranged, will be located on Des
Moines street, where the Kearns CT
gar store is now located. The Kearns'
cigar and billiard rooms will take
the ground floor corner of the new
hotel building corner of Des Moines
and Second streets.
With the contemplated opening Of
the new department store COMPETE
ton between local stores will be-
come more keen than before and as
spring advances signs point to re-
vival in the business world never
witnessed before here. Building
lots upon Second street grow more
difficult to obtain and only a very
few remain in the three blocks of
the business world which lies OH Sec
ond street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20


There is bill before the legislat-
ure changing some of the judicial
districts OF the state and the opinion
of legislators is that it will be pass
ed. Webster county is taken from
this district and made district with
Humboldt county. AS Judge Wright
lives in Webster county he will be
taken from the district, which will
necessitate the selection of another
judge. Webster City ought to have
a candidate and probably will have,
as we understand several Of our law
yers are willing to serve the people
in that capacity if duty calls.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
Home Talent Play at Saratoga.

A home talent play, "Out in the
Streets" will be given in the Chris
tian church at Saratoga on Monday
evening, Feb. 26th, for the benefit
of the church piano fund. There are
three acts in the play and the cast
consists of ten characters. Every
body is invited and an enjoyable ev-
ening is promised. The admission
will be Is and 25 cents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
Expect to Attend Ames Meeting.

City manager, H. G. Vollmer, and
city superintendent, G. J. Long. ex-
pect to go to Ames tomorrow to at
tend meeting of the Iowa Engin-
GERS Society. At this time Mr.. Voll-
mer will lead discussion upon a
paper-"The Commission Manager
Plan of City Government" read by
O. E. Klingaman, Director of the En-
tension Division of the State Uni
yerSity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
PROCEEDINGS Of THE
DISTRICT COURT
Grand Jury is 0rganized-Assig1l.
ment of Cases for the Balance
of This Week.

District court, which convened in
this city yesterday with Judge Fry
presiding, is doing little of import
ance. Yesterday afternoon the
grand jury was empane!ed and is
now in working order. 1t is com
posed of r. E. Beshy, Peter Rasmus-
sen, J. w. Romp, o. w. Holstrom, j.
r. Bell, Carl Sparboe, Joe Anderson
j. F. Bell was made foreman and J
r. Sterling clerk.
Tuesday, Feb. 20.-Jacobs VS.
Jacobs, Shillinglaw VS.. Peterson.
Wednesday-Barber VS.. Lee
Smith, Jaycox Lumber Co. VS.. Blu
zick, Smith VS.. Wise, Hook VS.. Ad-
ans.
Notwithstanding VS.. Lunning,
Jegtivig VS.. Jcgtivig, Crouch vs.
Lumber Co.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
Obituary..

+. S. VanBuskirk was born in
Rock county, Wisconsin, September
2. 1864, and died February 13, 1917.
Therefore he was 30 years, ) months,
| II days of age.
At the age of five. with his par
ents, he came to eastern Iowa. In
1883 they removed to Hamilton
county and since that time lie has
lived at or near harrisburg.
On the 10th day of January. 1891,
Mr.. Van Buskirk was united in mar
riage to Mrs. Hulda Anthony. Their,
are left to mourn his loss loving
and faithful wife and four children,
one son and three daughters. This
children are Henry Anthony of Fort
Dodge; Mrs. Archie Willard of Eagle
Grove: Mrs. Carl Lukeheart of Eagle
Grove, and Mrs. o. Nj. Doolittle of
Woodstock. Also three grandchildren
Elizabeth, Helen and Freeman
Lukeheart. Besides these he leaves
his mother, Mrs. S. +. Van Buskirk
|of Waterloo, and five brothers and
three sisters-Henry. Simon and
Clarence of South Dakota: Irving of
Illinois; Harrison of Belmond. iowa:
Mrs. l.. o. Young of Waterloo; Mrs.
Walter Glaman and Edith Van Bus
Buskirk of Minnesota.
He was a faithful husband, kind
father, and good neighbor, loved
and respected by all who knew him.
There will be a, rehearsal for the
Elks MINISTRIES at Cooks studio this
evening. 1t is hoped that all taking
part will be on hand. Rehearsal
will begin promptly at .7;15.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
Waterpipes Burst.

The pipes in the city water main
froze and bursted this forenoon at
the corner of Division and Des
Moines streets, necessitating the
shutting off of that portion of the
water main. Workmen are now
busy repairing the leak.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20

any interest in the Iowa citizen-
soldiers. but because the military
feature of the inaugural, due to pres
ence on the border of so many mi
litiamen. is not to be as prominent
a feature of the inaugural ceremon-
les as heretofore.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
Another Soldier Boy Home.

Geo. Norton Of this city, another
of the C Company boys, is home from
Brownsville, Texas. George came
home on furlough, but now that
all the guardsmen have been order
ed home, he will not have to return
to the border,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20

l sell the Wear-U-Well shoes and
rubbers. Have 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. +. T.. Grempel d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
BY THE PUPILS
Will be Given Friday Afternoon
Feb. 23rd-The Exercises in
Detail.

The Webster City high school has
many reasons for being patriotic.
Every school celebrates in honor of
Lincoln and Washington, but this
years celebration for these two pa
trots is tinged with additional fer
vor by reason of the serious ques-
tions facing our nation. Especially is
this true in our high school.
In the first place. we have five pu-
pills on the border who were in our
ranks, instead of Uncle Sans, at
this time last year-Roy Patterson,
Guilford West, Geo. Calkins, Miles
Loring and Rex Britson-the last
being the one who impersonated
"Uncle Sam" in our May Day pag-
cant. Our city was torn with emo
ton when our fine young men left
for the front last June. The school
has not forgotten that event-nor
has it forgotten to send it's compli-
ments to the boys.
The patriotic inspiration of Supt.
Kelly in his Monday morning lect-
ures makes the youthful minds glow
with that love of country that comes
from the real source of patriotism
the heart of every loyal citizen.
Standing in front of our boys and
girls is the splendid bronze Lincoln,
looking down with malice toward
none upon every pupil in the school
and adding it's inspiration to life
of truth and worth.
The following program will be
given at Lincoln building Friday af-
ternoon, Feb. 90, at 1880:
Patriotic Medley 80.
Muree Johnson, Leon DeF'rance.
Recitation-Like George Washington
Gerald Buxton.
Characteristics of Washington. -.
Robert Boeye.
solo-My Country, Oh My Country
Ruth MaXon.
Reading-Lowell'ssTri to Lincoln
Hope Terrence.
Recitation-The Flag -. ..... 49,.
Harley Monroe.
Solo-My Own U. S. ............
Dean Swanson.
Oration-LincOln, Our Ideal 80.
Howard Evans.
Soldier Songs
Junior Glee Club.
Military March -.
Orchestra.
Play-Betsey Ross Makes the Flag.
Cast of Characters:
Betsey Ross 1855. Myrtle Gustuson
Sarah Griscome, sister of Betsey
........... -. Maude Melvin |
George Washington. james Young
Robert Morris $50. Harley Monroe
Col. Ross ;. Hilmar Christopherson
Washington Thelma Sparboe
Maid ...... Alice MelrOse
Hessian Soldier :. Harold Newman
Spangled Banner -.
School.
me-Inauguration of Wash
lnston
Nv nlncc IN Arparicap History
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20

A beautiful large American flag
supplies the background for the new
ly decorated window of the l.. A.
Lehnhard clothing store. The dec
Grafton is in recognition OF George
Washington's birthday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
TWO MORE new BUILD
|NGS FOR THIS CITY
Dan F. Shea Will Build in Spring
and Nick Dermann Contem-
plates Building Also.
Among the fine new structures to

Among the fine new structures to
be erected in Webster City the COM
! ing spring and summer are couple
of two story brick buildings in tho
east business block on Second street.
Bids are now being received for the
contract for a two story brick build
ing to be erected by Dan F. Shea on
the lot now occupied by the frame
building wherein he conducts his
! harness shop. A similar building
will be erected little later on by
Nick Dermann, owner of the Omaha
Shining Parlor, on his lot directly
east of Mr. Shea's.
The Shea building will have q
pressed brick front, large front win
dOws and be one of the most modern
and up-to-date buildings of it's kind
in the city. 1t will be 100 feet long
and the entire lower floor will be
occupied by his harness store. The
second floor will be divided into two
strictly modern flats. Mr.. Shea has
rented the Arlington building, occu-
pied by kane's Variety store, and
will move therein April 1st Immed-
lately after the stock of goods is
moved, the old Shea building will be
RACED and work started on the new
structure.
The present Shea building occu-
| pies two feet of the Dermann lot.
When the shining parlor proprietor
decided to build, Mr.. Shea made up
his mind to do likewise because OF
this. Their buildings will probably
be uniform, Mr.. Dermann intending
| to have the same style of architect
iure, etc.
Nick Dermann is a young Greek
who has conducted the Omaha Shin
ing Parlor here for several years. He
has been successful and three years
ago purchased the property where
he conducts his business. He also
owns residence property on James
street. Mr.. Dermann contemplates
ierecting two story structure sixty
five feet long. He hasn't decided
how the upper floor will be finished
but the lower will be occupied eX-
clusively by the Omaha Shining Par
lor and its furnishings will be the
best
These two new structures will be
Ia worth while addition to the east
business block on Second street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20

We make everything in wood, al
$50 repair. Let us do your work.
Hawkeye Cabinet Company. Phore
1858. 20d3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20

A Scotch collie pup, male, and well
bred, for sale. Inquire at this office.
diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20

Standard Hog Regulator week
from Feb. 10 to "a. Call at my store
and get special inducements for this
week only.
d-f-t-to2-24 F. E. Grempel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
The Census.

A nine pound son was born Feb
10, 1917, to Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel A
Calkins. corner of Seneca and Wal
nut streets.
Born, yesterday afternoon, to Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney Miller. who reside
in rooms over the Fisher & Boylaf
drug store, nine pound daughter
Mr.. Miller is assistant foreman al
the retarder factory.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20

ington ...... $3.50. .........
BY class in American History.
The public is cordially invited and
la special invitation is extended to
the G. A. r., w. r. C. and d. A. r.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20

These two new structures will be
ia worth while addition to the east
business block on Second street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-02-20
MAY Be new JUDGE
IN THIS DISTRICT
Bill Before the Legislature to Change
Boundaries Likely to Become
Law.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-24
GOING TO WASHINGTON
Civil Service Commission Gives In
structions to Newcomers.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.-The
population of the city of Washington
has Increased at least $4,000 since the
war began. 1t is natural that the cap
ital city. the center of governmental
activities, should show this marked
effect of the most extensive prepara-
ton for war ever undertaken by any
country. A steady stream of new APP
pointees to the great civilian army
pours into the city; the streets hum
with activity; everybody is busy and
earnest; on every hand are the sure
signs of a competent organization with
a fixed purpose.
At the request of the United States
civil service commission the Washing
ton Chamber of Commerce has I'M
dertaken the work of directing to
suitable rooming and boarding places
the new arrivals who are not ac-
quainted in the city. Hupdreds of de-
sirable rooms, with OF without board,
are listed. and at very moderate rates.
Application for accommodations can
be made by new appointees thru cor
respondence before leaving home or
by calling at the office of the Wash
ington Chamber of Commerce GIL
Twelfth street. N. w, upon their ar
rival in Washington.
Stenographers and typewriters
make up a large part of the additions
to the force at Washington. Thou
sands have been appointed and thou
sands more are needed. Ship drafts
men for tie navy department, me-
chanical craftsmen for the service
generally. and statisticians and what
are known as clerks qualified in bust
ness administration, clerks qualified
in statistics or accounting, index and
catalogue clerks, balance of stores
clerks and schedule clerks for the ord
nance department of the army are
also in great demand. Representatives
of the United States civil service com
mission at the postoffices in all cities
are furnishing detailed information
concerning positions at Washington in
which workers are needed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-24
PRAY FOR VICTORY
That Is Suggestion Made by j. Wilbur
Chapman in Topeka.

II do not believe the war will ever
be ended or we will win victory until
we get down on our knees and pray
This statement was made Friday night
at patriotic rally held at the First
Presbyterian church by DR.. ]. Wilbur
Chapman, New York, moderator of the
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church of the United States. The
meeting at the Topeka church was in
conjunction with ones held in Pres
byterian churches turnout the country
in the interest of church and patriotic
work
In addition to the rally an informal
dinner was held at the church at 6
O'Clock in the evening and was at
tended by 200 men. After-dinner ad-
dresses were made by DR.. John F.
Carson, Brooklyn, and DR.. Chapman,
with Frank Kenyon as POSTMASTER.
At the church meeting both DR..
Chapman and DR.. Carson used THE
Church and the War" as their sub
ject Dr. Carson declared that the
Christianity of the public must be
kept at flood tide in the face of the
terrible obstacles, the battlefields of
Europe.
The speakers represented the ma
tional service commission of the Pres
bvterian church which was organized
with the approval of President Wilson
to keep the churches and religion be-
fore the people during the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-24
HOME GUARD FUNDS
Topeka Women Take Up Cause OF
War Drill Here.

A number of Topeka women, active
" led bv Mrs. Lila Day Monroe, are
now doing most effective work in the
interests of the Topeka Home Guards.
Mrs. Monroe has started canvass 10
raise funds for adequately eduipplng
the guard, which is, meeting with
Tnost encoura cling success. She has
donated a stove for the guards ar
morv at 906 Kansas avenue and has
sent in her personal check for a SUBJ
stantial sum of money.
Since a supply of rifles has beer
Obtained. a very marked increase OF
interest is manifest among the mem
bers Of theN company, and snappy
spirited drills attracting many spec
tators are held every Tuesday and
Thursday evening on Kansas avenue
and adjoining streets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-24
NEW RENKER OIL co.
State Charter Board Grants Applica-
ton for S15O,OOO Concern.

Application for a charter for an
other Renker Oil company was APP
proved Friday by the state charter
board. Formal issuance of the char
ter has not been made for the Red
Star Oil & Gas company of Topeka,
capitalized at $4,000.
Among the charters approved Friday
was one for the Drury Park associa-
ton, which proposes construction of a
hotel and pleasure resort near Drury,
Sumner county. The company is cap
italized at $4,000. Camping, boating
and recreation features will be provid-
ed at the fishing resort near the Okla
homa state line.
Charter applications approved by
the board today included:
Towanda- Eldorado Oil Co, Eldorndo.
Waddell Investment Co., Kansas City.
Capital $1,000
Chenango Oil & Gas Co., Urbana. Capri
tai $21,000
Local Agency, Edgerton. Capital, So
:. Municipal Thr ,s Machine Co., wich-
ita Capital $41.O1S.40.
Manhattan oil & Refining Co, Athol.
Capital $39.S731 II.
Sinclair Dudley Oil & Gas Co, Mildred
Capital $4,000.
Alpine Ice Co., wichita. Capital $780,
600.
Kansas Truck & Tractor Co., wichita
Capital 100000.
square Deal Mining Co., olathe. Capt.
tai S25. 900.
willing Workers, Ash Grove No capt.
Kennedy Bros. Mercantile Co., Burling-
Cumberland q. b. Church. Gen. Nc
| capital.
Farmers Elevator Co., Gypsum. Capt.
II. L. Croker Grain Pitcher & Feeder
Co.. Spearsrille. Capital $4,000.
r & NJ Mercantile Co. GlaScO. CAPITAL
Ernest Oil Co, Caney Capital 1000.
Norton Oil & Gas Co.. Norton. Capt.
Hoisington Fire Relief Association. Nc
capital ,.,
| crease capital $4,000 to $4,000
| Kinsley volunteer Fire Department NJ
| capital.
| Atrhison. Increase capital $4,000 to $240,
900.
Increase ca pital $40 600 to 100000
Southwestern Grain Co. Stafford. In
erense capital $4,000 to Si?.OOo- ~.
Firemen's Relief association, Jetmore- N
Star Oil Royalty Co. Wichita. Capita
Gocrz Flour Mills Co.. Newton. Capita
coffey County Oil & Gas Co.. lie Roy
Luck Seven Mining Co., Alton. Capita
$50 $iG. - o..
| Lehigh Oil & Gas Co, Fredohla. CapitH
Inter City Rapid Transit Co, Army City
Capital 81 SOC. ,,.,- ~.
! + r. Trower Furniture Music Co
| wichita Capital s25,
NJ n. Church. Arnold. No capital.
| chelsea Oil & Gas Co, Cawker city. cap
ital S10e 000 80.
Red Star Oil & Gas Co. Topeka. Capita
$3.50. coo. 70 o,,oro
| Geary County Farmers Union C3-opera
| cnpital $4,000 to 100000