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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
Golf Tourney.

The golf links of the Outing club
Vas the scene of highly Interesting
golf tournament Friday afternoon
when the team captained by Robert E.
Jones outplayed their opponents-Geo.
NJ. Teed's team-by narrow margin,
the final and total score being 1852 to
1870 The winning team was banquet
ed by the losers following the contest
and the evening spent in wholly in
formal and delightful manner
The personnel Of the opposing team
follows:
Winners--Captain r. f. Jones, r. s.
Phillips, w. c. Pyle. r. l.. Sterling,
Julius Bermann, FL. M. Sharpe, ]. G.
Jenkinson. l.. A. Lehnhard, r. S. John
son, r. E. Channer, V. L. Clifton,
Frank latham, $. s. Parkhurst, G. A.
Cotton, f. A. Mason. ]. w. Sheldon,
Carl V. Ainslie and Kenneth Paine.
Losers Captain G. NJ. Tced, II. J.
Buell., o. J. Henderson, Max Hemming-
way, V. G. Crosley, J. A. BOeye, J. NJ.
Richardson, II. r. Mason. Ed J. Brown,
y. A Wilson, w b. Rood, DR.. n. C. A.
Berg, II. p. Mason, G. II. RichesOn,
j. w. Mason, Arthur Pose, DR.. A. +.
Schultz, W. l.. Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
Twenty Members from Iowa
and Other States Held
Session in This
City. E !
ONE O'CLOCK LUNCH
Western Central Chiroprac-
tors Here, Including
DR.. Edwards.

Twenty members Of the chircprac-
tors profession enjoyed ! o'clock
luncheon yesterday afternoon. served
in three courses at the Miller cafe.
The luncheon preceded a meeting Of
the Western Central Chiropractors
association. which was held in the
studio of Professor Wesley Schaub in
the Svenson building.
Among the visiting chiropractors
were DR.. S. L.. Ashworth of Lincoln.
Nebr., DR.. Lee w. Edwards of Omaha.
DR.. Edwards is a lecturer of national
reputation. Dr. E. c. Forth Of Cresco
was also visiting chiropractor.
While the association includes mem
bers of the profession in six adjacent
counties, number were in attendance
from outside this district.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

A recent issue of the Crawford, Neb-
raska, Courier contains the death no.
tiee of Mrs. NJ. G. Eastman, wife of
an old Webster City boy, son of Mr..
and Mrs. o. X. Eastman. When boy
here NJ. J. Eastman was known by ev-
cry body as Bernie" Eastman. It
seems Mrs. Eastman ended her own life
grieved for several years over the loss
of little daughter and later the rn-
timely taking away of loved sister
added to dependency she could no
longer bear--a very sad case, indeed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
sh.h! Don't Open the Cut.Out.
Marshalltown Times- Republi,

Marshalltown Times Republican: BY
request" Of the government" nc
pleasure motor cars, boats and cycles
will run next Sunday in Illinois. The
request includes taxis and livery motor
vehicles.
Illinois is 'just across the bridge
from Iowa." 1t will probably not re-
quire, any prolonged stretch of time
for the request to cross the bridge. I'm
til then, however, the Iowa joy ffder
may burn up gasoline and the road.
Naturally the Illinoisan plOdding his
weary way on foot or horseback will
look across the rolling flood with envi-
Gus eyes at the Iowan in his car and
lend an aggravated ear to the open cut
out. He will ask why he walks while
Iowa rides in state. He will naturally
use language wholly inappropriate to
the day but expressive of his condition
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
Car, Rounding Corner at
Top of Hill Goes off
;f Grade and Polls
~ Is Feet.
DRIVER BADLY HURT
Hielmar Rullestad and Pc
ter and Oscar Sexy TAX
~ en- to Hospital.

Stratford, Iowa, Sept. 2.-Hjelmar
Rullestad was seriously injured and
Peter and Oscar Sexy badly hurt in
an auto accident east of here yester-
day. The men are from Jewell.
Six in Car.
Hjelmar Rullestad was driving the
car. In the auto with him were Peter
Sexy and son, Oscar, and H. j. Nell
green and three, small sons, Homer,
Virgil and Peter. The Mellgrens are
from Stratford. The car was going
at fast rate of speed and, as it
rounded corner at the top Of hill,
it went off the grade and rolled TWEEN
ty-five feet down the hill.
The Injured.
Mr.. Rullestad is severely injured in
ternally, Oscar Sexy's left leg is
broken in three places and Peter Sexy' s
head is badly bruised. These three
were taken to the hospital at Boone,
Two Of the Mellgren boys were badly
shaken up, but not seriously hurt.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
More Men Will Register in
County Sept. 18th Than
Have Formerly
Registered.
ARE 2S7,S47> IN STATE
Up to Now Hamilton Coun-
ty has Registered
5000 Men.

In the national registration Scptem-
Der 10Th of all men between the ages
of Is and p and 81 and 45, larger
army of men will register than have
been listed on any prior registration
day 1t is estimated that 1915 men
will list themselves ip Hamilton coun-
ty. These men will all register in
their home voting precincts, which
will be open all day in charge of a
registrar.
The largest prior registration in
this county was June 5, 1917, when
1874 men registered. June 5. 1918.
there We're It's registrants here and on
August oath when those registered
who had reached the age of p since
June 5th, there were 81 registrants.
making total of 2,03O men who have
registered in Hamilton county-less
than the number who will register
September 10Th.
Over the nation at large it is esti-
mated that 12,77S,75S men will regis
ter and in the state of Iowa it is esti-
mated that the total number will be
2S7, SAT.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

Of mind.
No doubt the powers that utter the
request know why the Mississippi is
the boundary line between those who
ride in chaises and and those who go
on foot begob," but to the ignorant, or
binary citizen the thing isn't clear.
Sunday is Sunday from New York to
Frisco and in between and gasoline is
gasoline. And ''since law is made in
every degree to curb vice in others as
in you and me-" how does it come that
the effete east tramps afoot while the
robust transmississippi luxuriates in
lOlling tOnneaus or straddles popping,
Sabbath destroying road louise?
Perhaps, however, we are to take
turns, Sunday about, ride and tie as
our ancestors did when they had but
one horse between two of them.
Anyway Iowa better run slow and
as quietly as possible and avoid draw
ing attention. Remember that we have
one auto for every eight Of us.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
CITY IS PRESENTED
WITH A P0RCuP|NE!
Roy Wood Sends it to City
Manager Long From
Minnesota.

The city of Webster City had gift
yesterday which proved to be brist
ly package. 1t was a porcupine, box
ed and addressed to the city of Web
ster City. The porcupine proved q
nuisance about the camp of the Roy
Wood family in northern Minnesota
and, as joke, Mr.. Wood boxed it up
and sent it here.
The little beast proved to be un-
wanted when delivered to City Man.
ager Long, who turned it over to L.
A. Lehnhard. 1t is now at the Lehn-
hard store, while Mr. Lehnhard de-
vises some way of changing its status
from liability to an asset. Sugges-
tons of selling the quilts as a Red
Cross benefit have been made, but the
question of how to get the quilts is
difficult.
Meanwhile, anyone desiring to see a
real live, honest -to-goodness porcupine,
may do so at the Lehnhard store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
FIXED POLICY FOR
SELECTMEN PARADES
When Less Than Six Men go
There Will be No
Parade.

The Red Cross canteen committee
has set upon fixed policy in the mat
ter of having parades when selectmen
leave the county. When there are six
or more men. parade will be given
and when there are less than this
number, the parade will be dispensed
with.
This decision has been reached after
much experience in the matter of de-
mOnstrati0ns. SO many of the band
boys work in the country that it is
difficult to get them out and then.
too, when only few men go. there
are, naturally. fewer friends and rela-
tives, which makes it pretty hard to
make creditable showing in the
parade. No, matter how small the in
crement, however. the committee will
give the boys their last meal in the
city, accompany them to the train and
extend every, courtesy given the
larger increments, with the single ex-
ception of the parade.
Parades will be held next WCtlncs-
dey and Thursday for the increments
leaving those days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
PETER HOVE WINS
CHICKEN PRIZES
Stanhope's Mayor Runs Off
With Good List of State
Fair Prizes:

Buff Plymouth Rock chickens are a
speciality of Peer Hove, Stanhope's
prominent mayor, and this year as in
former years, he carried off number
of prizes at the state fair.
His showing of chicks was awarded
the following prizes: First on cocker
Ell, first on pullet, and sweepstakes on
cockerel in the American class OYER all,
winning big silver platter. LIN addi-
ton he received second prize on his
cock bird, second on pen fowls, second
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
IS ASSIGNED T0A
BALLOON COMPANY
Arnold Mature of This City
Goes to Southern
Training Camp.

Arnold Mature, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Mature, of this city, recently
completed the course at the army
school of auto mechanics at the
Sweeney Auto company in Kansas
City and OH the 18th of August left
fer San Antonio, Texas where he has
been assigned to the Fifty-sixth bal
loon company.
The company to which Mr.. Mature
belonged while in training. at Kan
sas City has been divided up and the
members scattered. Mr.. Natures unit
is an observation balloon company
and, as part of the training. he is
now attending an electrical school,
learning something about the mechqn-
zeal end of the telephone business. The
balloon training ground is an old cot.
ton field and on the trip south, Mr..
Mature saw much of the oil and cot
ton fields of the region.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
STATE COUNCIL
FOR PATRIOTISM
Opposes Use Of Word Ger
man-TO take a Census
of Factories.

The state council of defense has
adopted the following self explanatory
resolutions
Believing that the continued use of
the word German in connection with
the names of financial, industrial and
commercial business enterprises has be-
come the source of contention dissipa-
tive Of the energy of the people at a
time when they should be free to put
forth their highest efficiency in the pro-
motion of war activities, we hereby ex-
press our unqualified disapproval of
further such use of the word German"
in the state. and we call upon all per-
sons connected with such business es-
Establishments TO insist upon the elimina-
ton of the word as name or part of
name and the substitution therefore of
names indicative of that spirit of patri-
otism that should pervade every local
community.
Resolved. that there be complete
census taken Of every factory and mine
In the state of Iowa, with a full state
ment of their war contracts. Also full
statement of employees. Be it also re-
solved that each manufacturer in Iowa
be hereby ordered to report to this
council, or any committee of this coun-
Gil, all facts which may be asked for as
to past, present or future production of
employees, skilled or unskilled, or any
other information which may be re-
quesfed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

pleasing piano solos.
Mrs. White, assisted by her daugh-
ter, Miss Estaiine, served dainty con-
servation lunch.
The session adjourned to meet in
three weeks with Mrs: Albert Ripple.
The Harmony class of the English
Lutheran church, group of girls,
taught by Mrs. Henry Ingertson, enjoy
ed a picnic in Nokomis park Friday ev-
ening. Following the serving of picnic
spread, games were played and the par
ty returned to town and were treated
to ice, cream at the Olympia Candy Kit
chen. The Misses Irene and Edna
Wendt of Mascoutah, Ill., guests of
Rev. and Mrs. j. NJ. Herbst, were
guests from out of town.
Miss Joy Smith Of Fort Dodge has
many friends among the young folks
Iand older members, as well, Of the
Methodist church in this city, who will
be interested in the fact that she
leaves soon for China to enter mis-
sionary work. The Fort Dodge Mes
senger makes the following mention
of picnic given in her honor Thurs
day evening:
The Sunday school class Of the Meth
odist church to which Miss Joy Smith
belonged some eight years ago is to
hold picnic and reunion in her hon
or at Oleson park this evening. Miss
Smith leaves soon to enter missionary
work in China. Fifteen members Of
the >class still live in Fort Dodge and
will be at the picnic. The others have
promised to write to, her. Miss Smith
will be the recipient of a set of silver
teaspoons presented by the class and
Mrs. G. C. Gum, who was their teach
or =
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
State Council of
Defense "Fires"
James NJ. Pierce

Des AIoines, Iowa, Aug. 31.-The
Iowa state council of defense fired"
James NJ. Pierce, publisher of the
Iowa Homestead, as a member of that
body yesterday afternoon.
Whether or not he stays fired de-
ponds entirely upon Governor Hard
ing, who will arrive home from Wash
ington today to inspect as pretty a kety
tie of fish as ever was stewed under
the state house dome.
Til members of the council adopted
the following resolution:
I'm view of the open defiance by
Mr. Pierce of the sentiment and action
of this body, in view of the fact that
he is leading in the attempt to orga-
nize the nonpartisap league in Iowa;
in view of his unwarranted and I'M
justifiable attack upon men engaged in
loyal and patriotic efforts; in view Of
his statewide efforts to picture Iowa
as being in a reign of terror; in
view of the fact that it is our solemn
judgment that the efforts of Mr.
Pierce are disloyal and are aiding. and
encouraging disloyalty and sedition.
we hereby express our belief that he
should no longer be continued as a
member of this council, and SO far as
we have power he is hereby expelled
as a member of this council, subject to
the approval of the governor of this
state"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
Pile is Growing.

The pile of old auto tires in front
of the l.. A. Lehnhard store-donat-
ed to the Red Cross--is steadily i'll
creasing. Those who have old inner
tubes should remember that they are
also valuable for the rubber in them
and will be thankfully received to help
the Red Cross fund.
Bring on your old worn out tires
and tubes and pile 'em high-they can
be sold for quite sum by the pound
and this money goes to the great work
of the Red Cross. Look over your
garage or premises. if you are a car
owner, and bring in all the discarded
tires and tubes. Every little helps.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
Obituary..

Mrs. Edward Taylor died Monday
morning. August 26. 1918, at 6 O'Clock
at Minneapolis, MINI. She had been
ailing since early spring from kidney
and heart trouble but was getting
stronger until stricken with paralysis
August 21st. From this. however, she
rallied and seemed in fair way to
regain a certain degree of health
when taken suddenly worse Monday
morning, lingering only a little while
and never regaining consciousness
J. Anna hurry was born in Sulli-
van county, New York. February 6,
1916. at an early age she, in COM
pany with her parents, brothers and
sisters moved to Rock Island, Illinois.
where they resided several years. later
returning to New York state.
September 3, 1862, at Rockland,
New York, she was united in marriage
with Edward Taylor. Five children
came to this home-Viola Nj. and
Henderson T. dying in early child
hood, Mary j., wife of G. l.. Poland Of
this city, Myrtle H., who passed away
June 12s 1895, and Gertrude L., who
lived with her mother.
In 1869 Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor moved
to Illinois, purchasing farm near
Polo, where they lived till 1874. In
that year when this country was quite
new they came, to Hamilton county
making home on the prairie in Free
dom township. In 1881 they moved
to Webster City, where they resided
until 1902, when they
moved to Philbrook, MINI. 1t was
during their residence here-May II,
1911-that the husband and father
was called to rest. The same year the
mother and daughter moved to Ada.
Mimi, later going to Minneapolis.
where they were living at the time of
the mothers death. Beside the two
Mrs. c. L. Poland and Ger
trude. the deceased is survived by two
sisters and one brother-Mrs. James
Kane of Branch, New York, Mrs. J..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
To ST. IAlke's Hnsnital.

Miss Lila McCauliff. niece of DR.. G..
II. Mc,Caulitf. who has made her home
here for some time, left Friday night
for Chicago, where she enters st.
Luke's hospital as a student dietetician.
After finishing the prescribed course Of
study, Miss McCauliff hopes to enter
army service as dietetician in a bail
hospital either in the United States I,
ayarsaas
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

T.. d. Curtis is in receipt Of letter
from his son, Walter W., who is aboard
the battleship. North DakOta.S He has
just been promoted to the enineers' de-
partment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

H. covcll, Aurora, ILL.,, and Nelson
hurry, Margaretsville, New York;
also one cousin, J. II. hurry of this
city.
Mrs. Taylor was charter member
of the Christian church here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
SOCIETY AFFAIRS

Des Moines Capital: Mr.. Charles
p. HELEN, 5000 University, was COM
plimented Wednesday on the occasion
of his birthday at an evening company
arranged by Mrs. HELEN. The guests
included former residents of Webster
City who are old time friends and
relatives. During the evening the
guests were entertained by readings
given by Miss HELEN Mari Smith.
-
About fifteen couples enjoyed dane
ing party at the Webster City Outing
club Tuesday evening, which was given
as compliment to the Messrs. John
End Jesse Burke OF Harristown, Ill,
who are here visiting their uncle, Ollie
Thornhill, and with other relatives and
friends. The fOuEpiece harp orchestra
furnished music for the dancing and
the evening proved most enjoyable
occasion for the members of the young
er set who participated in the courtesy.
The marriage of Mrs. Rhoda John
son, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il.
Haldeman, of this city, to Mr.. H. J.
Peterson, also of this city, took place
at 8 o'clock last evening in the Meth
odist church parsonage. DR.. r. 4.
Chipperfeld, pastor of the local church,
officiated.
The bride wore a tailored costume
Of taube broadcloth with corsage bou-
quet Of Little Sweetheart roses. There
were no attendants.
Following the hour Of the ceremony,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson left for Mime
apolis, where they will spend week
attending the Minnesota state fair. At
ter which they will return to this city
and for the present make their home
with the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Haldeman, at S53 Water street.
-
Mrs. w. j. COttle few evenings ago
entertained at her home near Blairs-
burg in honor of her nephews, John and
Jesse Birks, of Decatur, Illinois. Dane
ing and music furnished the evenings |
entertainment.
Those present were the Misses Irene
Berg, Leah Wyatt, Laurie Buxton, Gla-
dys Marvel. Marion Douglas, Lucille
Herbst, Olga Eaton, Fenette Fassett,
Bessie Stiverson, Messrs. John Birks,
Wallace Hampton. Jesse Birks, Harold
Nyoodall, Gerald Buxton. Kenneth Mar
vel and Bruce StiversOn.
Miss Ruth Merrill entertained
group Of friends at 6 80 o'clock dinner
Thursday night, complimentary to Mrs.
Alta Gyeen-Paine of Dexter, Cal, and
Mrs. G. A. Guyer of ST. Paul. Places
were laid for twenty-four guests at
the dinner table, attractively adorned
with garden flowers, where the deli
cious, though simple repast, was serv-
ed, The evening hours were pleasant
ly spent in conversation and knitting.
The out Of town guests included Miss
Helen Cragwin, Ames; Miss Helen
Miller, Grinnell; Miss Kate Wick
ware, Salt Lake City.
The Idle Hour club met recently at
the home Of Mrs. James White and
daughter southeast of town.
The usual business meeting was car
ried out and one new member accepted.
The entertainment for the afternoon
consisted Of guessing contest, Miss
Ruby Daniels carrying off the prize, a
iainty bottle of perfume.
A penny march was organized for
The benefit of the floral fund. Every
member is asked to bring a penny. II
Miss Pearl White rendered some very
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

The monthly business meeting of
the English Lutheran choir will he
held Tuesday evening at the home OF
Mrs. CT. Jennings. A picnic supper
will be served at $50 o'clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

Miss Bessie c. Thompson of this
city began her school work at Har-
court today. where she teaches the
grammar room in the consolidated
school.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

Public sale of big type Poland China
swine, Friday, Sept. 20. Consisting of
males and females of all ages. All good
individuals and cholera immune. Ad-
dress II. l.. Baird for catalogue of in
formation. Q -2d2fljl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
Huddlestun's Prizes.

Mr.. Huddlestun's prizes are as fol
lows:
Championship Shire stallion.
Championship Shire mare.
Reserve champion Shire mare.
First OH mare bred by exhibitor.
$ First OH stallion bred by exhibitor.
First on brood mare in foal.
First Oh stallion foal.
Second on yield mare.
Second on three year old mare.
Third on three year old mare.
Second on aged stallion in open
class.
Second on stallion and three mares.
Competition on Shires was unusual
ly keen this year, but Mr.. Huddlestun
took everything in the Iowa class.
Other big exhibitors there We're the
Truman Bros. of Bushnell, Illinois.
Irving's Winnings.
w. J. Irving won $50 on his corn.
and oats. His winnings follow:
First on, ten ears Yellow Dent.
First on single ear Yellow Dent.
First on ten ears Silver King.
Two sweepstakes on Silver King.>
Third on single ear Silver King.
Third on late oats:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

H. 1. Thompson has fourteen acres
of fine white pop corn on his farm
northeast Of this city which will be rea-
dy to pick the latter part Of the month.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

A fine new brick smoke stack is be-
ing erected at the Curtis greenhouses.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02

For Sale or Trade-Three choice
rams, age six months. Phone 14F23.
9-2f2j2"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-02
F. A. Huddlestun Wins
Twelve Prizes on Horses
and w. J. Irving Seven
On Grain.
TWO SHIRE CHAMPIONS
Huddlestun Makes Pretty
Good Sweep-Irving's
Showing.

+. A. 'Huddlestun of this city is
back from the state fair, where he
got twelve prizes on showing Of six
Shire horses. w. J. Irving is also
home and he got seven prizes on his
Silver King, Yellow Dent corn, and
late, oats.