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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27
kallnar.

! G. Naber has purchased the pctcl
SorenS0n residence.
Miss Anna Hanson went to Jewel
Monday afternoon, where she will b.
employed in the Button Hotel fol
two weeks.
| Mr. and Mrs. Nels Hanson recently
autocd to Webster City.
Sam Samson of Webster City visit
cd Monday evening with his father
Geo. Samson
Mr.. and Mrs. J. y. Kennedy returned
home from Gait Saturday evening.
Mrs II. \. Cordcs returned home
Monday evening from Parkersburg
where she visited relatives the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Il. Schmidt spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. VIM
Kennedy and family, at Gait.
l.. ID. Waterman and family moved to
their new home in Webster City We'd
lncsday.
DR.. S. l.. Clabaugh left for his home
in Gravity Monday evening. after few
days visit with friends here.
Miss Clara Arnc visited recently
with Mr.. and Mrs. \. II. Alexander.
j. Il. Cordes and Grover Gilbert auto
ed to Webster City Tuesday on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. f. Ryland and baby
were passengers TO Eagle Grove Tues
day.
Miss Frieda and Martha Hcycr re.
turned home Tuesday morning from IL
three weeks visit in Pontiac, ILL.,. with
their sister, Mrs. Theo Thompson and
family.
Ms Daniel Gerber Of Webster City
is visiting her son, +. \. Gerber and
family.
". c. ScamandS and family and Ray
mond Scamands and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Ncls Nelson.
Grover Gilbert autoed to Webster
tllE friuaN.
Mr.. and Mrs. otto Kennedy autocd
to Fort Dodge Thursday on business.
Mildred. little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hanson living south Of
town, had the misfortune recently to
crush one of her fingers While playing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hanson of Web
stcr City visited their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Ncls T. Hanson, Thursday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs John Haas returned
Wednesday from Emery. S. d.. where
they visited relatives.
Mrs. $. G. Thompson and Mrs. 4. J.
BRANDON and daughter Matte were
passengers to Webster City Saturday.
Herman ArendS returned Saturday
from Il business trip to Chi
caGO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Mitchell are
relatives from New Hamp
shire.
DR.. Slater of Jewell was Il profeS
sional caller here Saturday.
Hcko Wrprl is on the sick list.
Sept. -.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Mrs. Arnold Mathrc of I.ivcrmore
and brother. Nelson FaSSctt. who is
employed in the Mature garage at Liv-
ermOrc. arrived in the city Saturday
afternoon for a visit with their mother.
Mrs. Lucla FasSett.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Get the Central Heating company to
do your electric wiring, plumbing
caves spouting, etc. Supplies for sale.
6-20d-f-j-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Dan +. Shea left overland yesterday
for Oleson. Mimi. on business. Mrs
Shea. who has been visiting her brother
in Rochester. Mimi. will return home
with him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

MI and Mrs. VIM. Danger of EldOra
and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doty and chill
dren Of Radcliffe were visitors ut the
John Schweppc home. southeast Of the
city, Sunday
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Among the Blairsburg visitors in tho
city Saturday were Mrs. y. L. Gerard
Mrs. r. II. Rusboom, Miss Bertha Bus
boom and Mrs. c. PO1fenlcrgcr.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27
Resolutions Of ReS,lpct.

Whereas. Comrado Robert Knox of
Company H. United States Infantry.
and member OF Winfield Scott Post
No Gi. G. \. T.. has been called to his
reward.
Therefore be it resolved. that in the
death of Comrade Knox this post has
lost an honorrd member. the commune
ity in which he lived Il loyal citizen.
the family Kind and loving husband
and father.
Re il further resolved. that we bow
in humble submission to the will of our
Heavenly Father in This dispcnSation
Of His providence, and commend the
family and friends TO the care of hin
who docth all things well.
Resolved. tina: these resolutions u"
srlcad on the records of this post, and
copies he furnished the family and
press.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Get your Silver King seed corn now.
Phone your order to l2f2O or write
w. J. Irving. Rlairsburg. Iowa.
2Odf-j to 10-1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Mrs. Chester Layman has accepted
the position Of assistant to City Clerk
Ryan, recently made vacant by the
resignation Of Young Marsh.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Miss Agnes Lynch. who is employed
in Washington. ID. G., is in the city for
Il three weeks visit with her mother,
Mrs. T.. ii. Lynch.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Miss Nell Cunningham has returned
to her duties in the Mercantile store
following Il two weeks vacation spent
with her sister in Oclwein.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Scrgt. r. Ahcarn of DeS MOines was
an over Sunday visitor at the T.. J.
Cunningham home in this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Clabaugh motorcd
to Fonda Sunday to visit their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frank johnson and family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. X. j. Mullins of Hum
boldt spent Sunday here with the lat
ter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Lee
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

FOR SAIE-twO DurOc Jersey pigs.
Papers furnished. J. w. Hawk.
Phone 229. 0-27d6f1j1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Clyde Swender spent Sunday with
friends in Blairsburg.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-09-27

Frank and Dave Strain were visitors
in Eagle Grove yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
MORGAN ESTATE TRUSTEES
 ARE SUED FOR sfs.sss

Grant B. Edgar of New London has brought s1o.ooo damage suit aEaipst George Curtis Morgan and Elias Prank Morgan and Constance M. Chapel of New London, trustees of the estate of the late Elias Y. Morgan in controversy over real estate which the plaintiff pur- chased sroiN the estate h 1915.
 The compsint alIges that the defend ant conveyed to the plaintin on Novem- Der Is. 1915 psrt of a certain tract of land in New London and that the grant ors agreed not to locate 56r erect any building on the remaining premises bound ing on Charming street for 25 years with 25 feet of Charming street and within ib feet of the southwesterly boundary line of the premises bought by the plaintiff.
 The plaintiff claims that the defendants have located and maintain on their re- maining part of the premises building within 15 feet of the southwesterly bound ary line of the premises conveyed to the plaintiff mad that they rave refused to move it. It is also claimed that the de- fendants are now in occupation and pss- session of portion of dwelling hpust remaining on the tract of land conveyed to the plaintiff, In addition to damages of ;1o-e0o the plaintiff asks possession pi that portion of lnnd occupied by the re- naisins portion of the Morgan hemesteac and mandatory Injunction requiring tn, defendants to perform the agree ment-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
COMFORT CIRCLE REFLECTS
 OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of Comfort circle of the Kings Daughters was held Wed- nesday afternoon at the home of the leader Mrs. Albert Tracy Utley. 142 Mo- Kinley avenue. Nine members were in attendance and Mrs. Utleys younger daughter, Mrs Wilbur B. Purvis, of Bay onne, N. J., who is her guest, was pres ent at the meeting This circle was or ganized by Mrs, Utley's elder daughter. Mrs. Ella Utley Faulkner, now of Will Transport, Pa
 The officers were all reelected as fcl- lows: Leader, Mrs Utley vice leader, Mrs. J. H. Allen treasurer, Mrs. William H. Baker; secretary, Mrs. Alvin D. Lewis; work committee, Mrs. Edward Adams.
 The members began at once on sewing to be done for the United Workers The reports showed busy and prosperous year. After the customary donations for charitable purposes at Christmas, the cir cle has balance of sss in bank and . $50 Liberty bond.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
XMAS SOCIAL AT
 TRISIrY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

A Christmas social was held at tho, Trinity Methodist churcr on Wednesday evening by the member of the Sunday school. An interesting and entertaining progta mwas carried out. The program was very original and created no little amusement. The feature was the stunt programme carried out by the various classes of the school each performing creditably. Several amusing games were played among which was one of partic- ular interest, the broken resolution game. The other numbers on the programme in- cluded a solo by Robert Gray by Miss Is abelle Sheater, 9 sole by Mrs. William Grove, recitation by little Miss Mildred Grove and a solo by Miss Grace Legg.
 Refreehmcntas were served by Mrs. Alvin LewSs assisted by her committee. The committee in charge of the entertain ment was E. M. Newberry, chairman. Leroy Fielding. Harry Eastland, Mrs. Coetello Lippitt. Mrs. Olive Roberts, Mrs. E. H. Jones and Rev E. A. Legg.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
THE RAINBOW GIRLS
 DELIGHT LARGE AUDIENCE

It was a large and appreciative audi ence that greeted The Rainbow Girls who appeared at the Community house on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the local Young Mems Christian associa- ton. this being the second number in the Y M. C. A. course. The varied program of readings, violin solos, vocal selections and monologues was excellent and the three artists were roundly applauded.
 The personnel of The Rainbow Girls and their program follows:
 Miss Bertha McDonough, reader; Miss Olgo Cappuccio. violinist; Miss Rosa mend Wright, pianist
 Introduction, Rainbow Girls; group vio- lin solos reading. Peg O My Heart {; group songs. (a) That Night, Vandepoole, (b) Values, yandepoole, (c) The Trail to Home Sweet Home. Ernest R. Ball; vio- lin solo; kid stunt; group violin solos ; monologues; soprano solos, fa) Tender Look in Your Eyes. (b) Tell Me Why ; reading, Kiplings If, You and You.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
SUPERIOR COURT SUIT TO
 RECOVER s1oo. 900 CERTIFICATE

Frederic w Mercier of New London, receiver of the Mantle Menhaden Oil and Guano Company, has brought ssi- perior court action against Frank Steil, E. Allen Sauerwein, Jr.. and Charles G Baldwin of Baltimore, Md, trustees for the holders of the bonds of the Menhad- en Oil and Guano Company. asking for the surrender of an interim certificate. par value S1o0,s0o The certificate it is claimed, was bought by Frank Steil from the National Exchange Bank of Maryland to which institution it had been given by the corporation as collateral se- curity for it's pronhsory note for s7o,- 900. The plaintiff represents that the banking institution was not authorized by the temporary receiver of the corpor- ation to sell the certificate.
 The complaint represents that on April
 22 1919. the Mantle Menhaden Ool and Guano Company executed and de- livered to F. Allen Sauerwein. Jr.. and Cha arles G. Baldwin. as trustees, a deed of trust conveying all of its real, per sonal and boat property, rights and IT, censes for the purpose of securing its certain bonds of the aggregate value oi sla6 a01.
 Pending the preparation of said bonv tte corporation executed and delivered it's interim certificate. No. 1, par valu, 9iHp.VVV, fNsttplS ApT1t SS, 4oE1s 10 D' exchanged fer tic bonds when issued It is claimed that the certificate wa. delivered to the National Exchange Banl 1 of Baltimore as collateral security fo l it's promisory note for $70,0oo of whic, 1 s4.000 has been paid and which va: superseded by new note for $ss.eo6. is claimed the bank was empowered t, | sell the certificate if the note was no l promptly paid at maturity It is furthe claimed that Frank Steil purchased tn note October 20, 1920.
 1 The plaintiff represents that the Ma | tional Exchange Bank had no authori ty from the temporary receiver appoint
 ed October 5. 1920. te sell the certihcat
 and that the certificate was not vaH
 and outstanding gobligatiou of the corpoI l ation.
 The plaintiff asks that the defendsn Frank Steil, be ordered to surrender tn
 certificate and that the same be cor
 celled of record.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
PRESENTS FLAG TO BALTIC
 AMERICAN LEGION POST

Sedgwick Woman's Relief corps, No Is, on Wednesday evening presenetd large American flag to Baltic post, No. s5, of the American Legion. About 25 members of the local corps and 15 members of Sedgwick post No. 1, c. A. R., went to Baltic, where the members of the post had assembled to receive the flag. The large hall in Baltic was decorated for the occasion and band furnished music
 The presentation of the flag was made by Mrs. M. Florence Dean. president of the corps. The flag wasAreceived by the vice commander of the post. who in ap- propriate words thanked the corps for. their courtesy.
 Mrs. Dean in resenting the nag said: Commander JoNoin ana Members of American Legion Post: On behalf of Sedgwiclz Woman's Relief corps, No. Is, I present to you this hag-the flag for which you men fought and bled Many of your number who left for lover there" lie buried on the hillsides of France, but to you who returned will rest the re- sponsibility of protecting the flag of our country through the years to come. Can we help but feel the surge of patriotism l flowing through our veins when we realize what it symbolizeS: Tho first flag with stars and stripes went into immediate use after it's inception in the latter part of May. 1776.Z Starting with 13 stars, each signifying an original state, it has spread out on it's blue field until today it has 4S stars. Red, white and blue it has always been. Red for the blood of heroes of different wars. White for purity and blue for the union. The stars repre- sent unity and harmony of our states. They are the cocstellation of our country. Their lustre rehects every nation of the world. The first flag was made of Eng fish bunting, exactly the same as those of today, excepting that our bunting now <, of home manufacture.
 This fiag of 4s stars, this flag of our fcountry, is our inspiration it kindles in our hearts patriotic feelings, it carries our thoughts and our minds forward ir
 the cause of liberty and right It also
 recalls the many battles hravely fought
 and grandly won. These men of differ
 ent wars laid down their lives that w
 might become prosperous nation
 How proud our forefathers must hay,
 been when they saw it first unfurled tt the high winds of heaven, and how prouC
 we are to think as we see it waving or our schoolhouses, public buildings ant homes that it still waves above us. Le us never forget to salute as the nag zoe. by.
 It seems fitting that we should presen Old Glory to you men, for we realize vol
 have made it possible for us to live in
 country where law and order reign su
 prene. Let us hope that there will b
 no more strife and no more wars, tha
 the nations of the world will live in peac and harmony. And that Old Glory vii
 rave peacefully through the years t come. The Woman's Relief corps wisl your post successful future.
 Following the presentation refresh ments were served and dancing was en loved by the large number present
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
VETERANS OF FOREIGN
 WARS ORGANIZE HERE

4 local post of the Veterans of For eign Wars of the United States was or- ganized "Wednesday evening at meet ing of number of Norwich veterans held in the directors room at the Y. M. Cs A. building Charles s. Peniburn of New York, deputy chief of staff of the Veter- ans of Foreign Wars, was present at the meeting to assist the boys in getting the new post started. MT. Pemburn explain ed the objects and aims of the veterans of Foreign Wars.
 Organization of the new post was eff fected by the election of the following temporary officers:
 Commander, Sidney B. Butler; senior vice commander, Ernest Bartoiucci; ad- jutant, Michael J. Adj; quartermaster, T. I. Wignall; quartermaster sergeant, Ernest L. Mills; sergeant major, Ord Leseman.
 It was voted to leave the charter open until January S1st and the enrolment fee was fixed at one dollar.
 The next meeting will be held in the directors room at the Y. M. c. A. on Tuesday evening. Jan. 4th at which time it is expected that Mir. Fenburn will be present to further assist in getting the crganiza ton started.
 The aims of tho Veterans of Foreign Wars are to foster comradeship, loyalty to the government of the United States to perpetuate the memory of5 is dead to assist all comrades in broken health and care for the widows and orphans ir broken health and care for the widow: and orphans of deceased comrades, tc propose and assist in the enactment o' laws which are equitable to those whe sacrificed so much upon the altar of oui nation. The greatest of these aims il
 comradeship. for in comradeship ther i is unity in unity there is strength, ant l in strength there is the assurance tha we will carry out our aims.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
PLAN PROPOSED TO
 REDIsTKIeT THE CITY


 This evening there Is 10 De a confer erlce of the court of common council ia the office of Mayor H. M. Lerou ts consider several Important city mat ters that should be brought before the state legislature at it's next sessicn,<
 One of the most important subjects that will be considered st tonieht's meet ing will be the propos.d plan of reris- tricting the city of Norwich and the To- eating of new polling places. The lsst election showed the urgent need of such legislation as to allow this change. -r
 With the addition of 40o0 women vot- CTS the polling places have hecone con gested on election day and l, is hoped that with Norwich re5istricted that the large number of voters can be mors easily handled The Central district is the one in which the most congestion is found and the plans that will be form ulated tonight will probably mean the splitting up of this district with the Falls section and part of the city forming one district and the Laurel Hill section and another part of the center of the city l forming. another.
 \ Other matters will also be discussed al l the meeting tonight regarding nattsrs | that will need legislation at the negs SC sSion
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30

household articles. valued at s2,ess.3e, with the agreement that the defendant was to have custody of the money and custody and use of the furniture be- tween the time of his enbarkation for Italy and his return. which at the time of the agreement was made, he expected would be six months later.
 Circumstances arose which prevented his return to Norwich from Italy within the six months period and he was moi able to get back to this country until sometime in 191s. The plaintiff cHaims that the defendant has refused to sur. render oustoady, of the money and the furniture and he brings suit for ss,. 500 damages.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
CHILD's FINGERs TORN AWAY
 BY EXPLODING CARTRIDGE

Henry Compinslxi. years old. of 274 Central avenue, on Wednesday afterneon had several fingers on his left hand torn away when a loaded cartridge with which he was playing exploded in his hand. The iad was, trying to set of the cartridge by holding lighted macth ts it when 1t exploded. pr. Paul F. Gadie was calle@ and took the boy to the hospital. vheresit was found necessary 10 amputate the thumb and part cf tive ether hngefa.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
CLAIMS WOMAN REFUSED 10 RETURN
 HIS MONEY AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Claiming that Angelina Christopher, alias Angelina carboni, alias. Angelina cristofors of this city has refused to surrender to him s7Oo in cash and house. hold furniture valued at $2.sse3o which he left in her custody five years ago when he embarked for six nlontha' visit to Italy. Anthony Carboni Chris topher of this city has brought suit against her in the superior court for damages of $500. The papers in the suit were filed with the clerk of the superior court Tuesday afternoon.
 The plaintiff claims that about June, 1915, h& turned over 70 the defendant $7o0 in cash and personal property and
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
NEW YEAR RECEPTION AT
 I'M. c. A. SATURDAY EVENING

The local Y.lM. c. A. has announced it's program for the annual New Years reception which will be held Saturday evening at the association building OH Broadway. The ''Y' is extending invita- tions to it's contributors. the senior mem bers. members of the Y. M. c. A auxiliary and their friends to attend the reception.
 Harry Raymond Pierce cf Boston, re- puted as an entertainer of rare ability, will furnish the major part of the pro- gram. There will be music by Swahn's orchestra and refreshments will be served by the ladies of the auxiliary.
 The social committee in charge 0f the reception comprises Harry NJ. Clark, Ar. --si--r ---.si--r r. Myman and N Eugene Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs Howard Greene Of Yer- saiIles weresguests of Mrs. Harry Eitel of South Windham last week.
 Percy G. Cruthers of 130 Washington street left Monday for Fall River, where company
 i Howard N Greene of Versailles has accepted position as chief engineer with the Federal Paper Board Co. of that place.
 Miss Lillian Kemper has returned to Franklin, Mass, after spending the Christmas holiday with Mir and Mrs. Charles s. Garner of Lafayette street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

MISS Isabel Mitchell has returned aft CT spending Christmas in Englewood. N.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles H. osgood leave town this week 70 spend the winter in Miami
 Miss Matilda B. Randall is the guest of Mir and Mrs Gerard L. Parker in Brook line, Mass.
 Mrs. Ralph Melcer entertained inform ally at her home in Upcasville Tuesday afternoon,
 Miss Amy Gosswell, of Grcton, Mass. is at her home on Lincoln avenue over the holidays.
 Mrs N. J. Gibbs. who has been the guest at the hsrae of her son. Nathan A, Gibbs has returned to New Bedford.
 Miss Ruth Bunting whc has been the guest for several months of friends in San Mateo, California, will leave shortly for Honolulu where she will spend the remaining winter months.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
WEDDINGS.
Trumper-Shea,

At the rectcry of St Mary's church on Monday evening Rev William A. -Keefe united in marriage Clarence W. Trumper of 500 Boswell avenue and Miss Gather. inc Shea of 67 Sixth street. The couple were attended by Carl Johnson as best man and Miss Alice Shea, a sister of the bride as bridesmaid. The bride was gowned in a travelling suit with hat to match.
 The groom is "a conductor on the Con necticut Company lines and is the son of William and Rose Wood Trumper His bride is the daughter of John and An. nie Mathews Shea of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-30
RECEIVED TEN RIBBONS ATs
 BOSTON POULTRY SHOW

Major William A. Wells and Carlos A. Kicker were in Boston on Wednesday in attendance at the Boston Poultry show held at the Mechanics building. It was one of the largest shows of the kind ever held with much interest shown in pet stock guinea pigs and rabbits.
 Major Wells entered twelve of his guinea pigs and had the distinction of winning ten ribbons thereon. He took first and second prizes on his silver ageuti females out of eieyen entries. This is a new breed and Mf. Wells has reason to feel proud of the rating given his entries.
 The show had big attendance with Governor Coolidge as q speaker during the afternoon.