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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
mrs. NJ. ROOD
. PASSES away
We'll Known and Highly Re-
spccted Resident Dies
at Home Oh Des
MOines St.
ILL FOR MANY MONTHS
Husband Died in 1913.-Sur-
vived by Three Sons and
Three Daughters.

Mrs. y. l.. Rood. a well known and
highly respected resident of this city
died Just before the noon hour today
at her home on Dcs Moines street. Her
death was caused by Il complication OF
ailments. following an illness of some
nine months duration.
Mrs. Rood was born near Saco,
Maine. - years ago. The family NOV
ed to this city twenty-one years ago
and the deceased had made her home
here since that time. Her husband
died in February, 1913.
Mrs. Rood is survived by three sons
and three daughte-s-L. c. Rood Of
Dcs Moincs; Mrs. Y. +. Walters, Of
Aurora. H.: Mrs. w. G. Bonner. of
Dcs Moincs: +. J. Rood, Mrs. II. j.
Buell. and w. i. Rood. all of this city.
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been completed.
Obituary later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Stratford in Biggest Gain.

Stratford Courier: In making a
more comprehensive study Of the 1920
census figures for the cities and towns
in Hamilton county it is found that
Stratford has made the largest per-
cemtagc of gain in population the past
ten years of any city or town i'll the
county. The census figures in 1890
gave Stratford population of 45S: III
1910, SOL and in 1920, 694. This is a
gain of 14O or - 12S-277 per cent.
The next largest gain shown was 449,
Webster City. with former population
of J,20S. Thus Stafford holds the
banner in this county for the biggest
gain in population the last ten years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Buys Lane Home.

Geo. S. Lane has sold his residence
property at S3G Walnut street to a. j.
Mccoy Of Williams. the gentleman
who recently traded for the Syndicate
block in this city. The consideration
was $4,000. Mr.. Mccoy and family
will take possession of the house the
first of March. Although Mr.. Lane has
as vet made no definite arrangements
for the future, the family will prob
ably move to Minneapolis. Webster
City people generally will regret very
much to lose this estimablc family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
FIRST HUNGER
STRIKER AT CORK
DIES LAST NIGHT

Cork, Oct. 1S.-The first death
among the hunger strikers III Cork
Jail occurred last night. Fitzgerald
died at 8 AS o'clock having tasted
sixty-eight days.
The condition of Fitzgerald and
Murphy had become so grave that,
with the consent of the other hunger
strikers, the prison doctors were per
mitted to give Fitzgerald medical
treatment. A cork specialist also was
called in.
Fitzgerald was arrested for shooting
private soldier Jones outside FcrmOy
church on September Z, 1919.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Revenue From, IS
Acres is $3.50
(By The Associated Press.)

Mandan. n. D.. Oct 1S.-What can
be done on a small farm has again re-
ceived illustration this year at the
North Dakota training school. which
operates model farm of seventy-tive
acres here. !. NJ. Devine. superintcnd-
ent, summarizes the seasons production
on seventy -five acres thus:
Garden products S3,0IS: farm
products S3.94S. 40: dairy and hog de-
partment S4,632.17 chickens S412 :
canned fruit and vegetables $500.
Total revenue $l2.61O.57. Omittins
garden products and canned fruit and
vegetables, the income from ordinary
farm products was S9,O32.57.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Dakin leave
today on an overland trip to Florida
where they will spend the winter.
They will be joined at .AmeS by Mr..
and Mrs. Earl II. Moore and two chill
dren who will also spend the winter
months in the south. At Thanksgiving
time Mr. and Mrs. Harry {. Moore Of
Mendoza. H.. will join them for the
remainder of the winter. Mr. and Mrs.
Dakin have spent two previous winters
in the south.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Improved Treatment Of Rubber.

BY curing on a rounded mandrel, a
hew pliable rubber mat is given an
imperceptible curl that causes 1t to
cling closely to bathroom floors and
similar surfaces. Fine corrugations
impart a feeling of softness. AS the
surface can be scrubbed and thorough
" cleansed, the mat IS recommended
for its sanitary quality, as well as for
attractive dark colors that adapt it for
carpet protection in front Of doors.
t,reSserS and the like.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Lodge Contest On.

Ellsworth News: The Odd Fellows
here have membership contest on
now. Two captains have been appoint
cd. namely. Sam BrintOn and NJ. w.
Homnfeldt, who have picked teams from
the lodge members and every member
must get candidate to join between
now and Jan. |. 1921. The losing team
is to give an oyster supper to the WIN
nerS, the supper to be managed by the
Rcbckahs and the losers will be reqrtir-
ed to pay SO much per plate
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Jewell Man Injured.

Clifford Void of Jewell was serious
ly injured Saturday when in attempt
ing to crank tractor the machine
backtired, striking him in the face and
throwing him several feet. His nose
bone was shattered, the ligaments OF
his eve lids torn and his face severely
lacerated. He was brought to Mercy
hospital in this city where he was
given surgical care.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Poultry is being marketed in increas
ing quantities and there was some sur
plus on the market last week. Prices
are ruling lower both for live and
dressed stock.
Eggs which arc fresh are in good
demand. and prices show little change
Production of creamery butter shows
a marked increase over the same week
last year and prices are lower on all
MARKERS
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
lettings About the
County.
Sells Auto Business.

Williams Enterprise: John Duden
and Otis Rasmussen purchase the auto
business from Andrew Caruth last Fri
day, taking possession Saturday. Both
Mr.. Dudcn and Mr.. Rasmussen have
had considerable experience in garage
work and will undoubtedly give the
line.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Skeleton of Camel is
Relic In u. s. Museum,
(By The Associated Press. }

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 1S.-The
skeleton of a camel which stands in Il
case at the National Museum here con-
stitutcs the sole relic of two shiploads
of camcls brought from the Far East
in the "fifties" while Jefferson Davis
was secretary of war in an effort to
solve the problem of transporting mill
tary supplies between the Mississippi
river and the posts scattered across the
western deserts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
No Team for Ellsworth.

Ellsworth News: We understand
that there will be no local ball team
for Ellsworth next year as the local
team have all hired out to other towns.
That's poor advertisement for ELS
worth-but maybe they can get to-
gWher another year.
\ town without ball team is as
complete as farm boy without dog.
The town needs it to keep from going
into decay.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
Foot Ball Team Defeated.

The Webster City football team met
another defeat Saturday at Clarion
when the high school team OF that
town won from them GO to o. The
game was played at Clarion and was
witnessed by good sized delegation
from this city. The Clarion team Is
one of the strongest high school
clcycns in the state and the Webster
City boys. as the score indicates, were
10 match for them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
ARGENTINA HAS
4 COMPULSORY
FARMING BILL
fRy The Associated press,)

Buenos Aires. Oct. lS.-Compulsory
farming is provided for in a bill just
introduced in the Chamber of Deputies
with the idea Of forming an economic
army to be composed of the youth of
Argentina who are not called into the
amy and navy under the conScription
every young man in the country who
does not take up a rifle or go to sea
will be set to raising wheat and doing
other farm labor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Rev. w. +. Gcorg and family of
Mankato. Mimi, visited at the VIM.
Blankenbuehler home in this city Sat
urday on their way to Rockwell City
where they will visit relatives. Rev.
Georg was formerly pastor of St
Pauls Lutheran church here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Robert f. Smith, of Pierre. S. d.. has
just been promoted to be first assistant
state engineer. He has been an en-
gineer with the state highway com
mission in that state. Mrs. Smith will
be remembered as the former Miss
Ruth Donaldson of this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. VIM Hicks of Kamrar. who has
been in the city taking care Of her
daughter Mrs. Olaf Jondal. who has
been seriously i'll, returned home Sat
urday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Miss Jennie Winters, of Clarion, who
is working here in the county auditors
office. is spreading taxes, not going over
the drainage records, as was stated in
Il recent item copied from an Eagle
Grove paper.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
EJamnSl.ireS for Sale.

Big type Hampshire hogs for sale.
One two year old boar will make a
good herd boar l also have some
young boars and gifts for sale. Come
and look them over. G. A. Rehnblom.
1SdwMOnThurs2wks
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

I. +. Andres Of Independence arriv-
ed in the city Saturday to join his
wife, who has been here for some time,
on short visit with friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Il. Johnson of
Hayfeld, Mimi, motored to this city
Saturday for a visit at the Charles
Seamands home. The two families are
former neighbors.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. r. A. Breitenkamp and two
small children returned home ycSter-
day from a three weeks visit with Mrs.
Breitcnkamp's parents at Hartford
City, Ind.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Miss June Baker of Dcs Moincs, for
mcr Latin teacher in Lincoln high
school. has been secured to fill the posi-
ton recently made vacant by the
resignation Of Miss Lillian Mattison.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Ray Stow left today for Oregon City.
Oregon, where he expects to remain
for several years. Mrs. Stow will fol-
low later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. Clemme Ellis White Of New
York. for the past 16years superintend-
ent of the West Side mission, was or
dained into the ministry by the unan-
inous vote Of IA clergymen sitting In
nterdenominational council. The ex-
animation previous to the meeting
was based on experience, theological
faith and call to the ministry, and the
tests are said to have been very rigid.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. Matte Porter went to Topeka
Kans., this morning to take care OF her
daughter, Mrs. l. c. Lamond, who is
seriously i'll with pneumonia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Harry Miller of this city, who is tax
ing first year law at the University of
Iowa, has been elected student council
delegate from his class.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Martin return
ed home last night from d two weeks
visit with relatives and friends in
Rockford, ILL.,, and Waterloo, Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Among the Jewell visitors in the
city Saturday were Mrs. Ben Reese.
Mrs Elmer RahtO, Mrs. Herman
Arenls and Mrs. H. j. Nibe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. E. 3. Ferguson, Miss Mabel
Adams and Elmer Ferguson Of Will
lams were Webster City visitors Sat
urday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Miss Lucia Conrad, who teaches
school near Kamrar spent Sunday
here with her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Dun
lap.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Miss TresSa Meyer, who is employed
in the First National bank, spent Sun
day with relatives in Hampton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Miss Dora Witt. salcslady III Shaw'S
variety store. spent Sunday with her
aunt in harrisburg.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. j. \. Schutt and Miss Gertrude
Schutt of Woodstock are visitors in this
city today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Miles latham of Min
neapolis are visiting at the L. F..
Paine home in this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
$3.50:
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.


Mason Isham was business passen-
ger to Chicago last evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. Charles Aldrich went to Des
Moines this morning to visit relatives
and friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

J. II. Yanney and family and Mrs.
Roy Larson motored to Renwick Sun
day to visit relatives.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. Roy Anderson and Mrs. Guy E.
Anderson of Radcliffe visited at the S.
Il. Sheldon home in this city Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Q. a. Cragwick and daughter, Mrs.
Kallem, Of Ellsworth, are i'll Webster
City this afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mrs. Seymour Eichman spent the
week end with her parents in Des
Moines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

FOR SALE-two , year old rams. Ed.
Brewer Phone 34F2. 1Sd3fljlX
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Poland China boars for sale. con
siSting of five fall and remainder early
spring farrow. j. F.. Adams.
lO-SdwMon. Thurs. If
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Buster" Brownie sale-2S. %. 80
1913
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

T.. Il. Stuart handles windshield
glass 1O-1d1mo
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Nelson spent
Sunday with relatives in Stanhope.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
FOR SALE-good five room house with

five lots, near east side school. 3d.
200. G. w. Lee. 1Sd6f1j1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-10-18
RANGE IN PRICES.
LIVE STOCK RECEIPTS

Hogs $4,000 Over 1000. Top $1J.1J
Cattle 3S.0OC
sheen ~ Oa0
New Britain herald., 1920-09-08
GY YIZEMS

Exclusive agents Stetson Shoes esse-Leland Co.-advt. The Painters union will hold a special meeting tonight at o'clock to take action on Fred Spencer's death. All members are requested 10 attend.
 Charles Curtis was booked as drunk at the police station this afternoon. He was picked up by the patrolman on Arch street at 2:30 o'clock after a complaint had been received that a stranger was causing a disturba nee.
 The games scheduled for Saturday in the Industrjal league have been called off. All four contests will be staged at Walnut Hill Park on Sep tember 25.
 The monthly meeting of the Swed- ish Bethany Sisters society, will he held at the home of Mrs. O. NJ. Oquist of 336 Maple street, Thursday after noon al 2:30 o'clock. The regular mid-week services will be held in the Church street hall, Thursday evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 There is a fine display of mems hats at Wilson's-reasonab prices, too.-advt.
 A meeting of the democratic town committee Will De held tomorrow evening in the office Of Chairman Da- vid l.. Dunn in the Booth block.
 The directors of Landers Frary &, Clark company at a meeting yesterday afternoon declared a three per cent quarterly dividend.
 Hats from England-Hats from Italy, and the best in the United States-$4.50, s5, $6 and $S. Wilson's -advt.
 The Delphi club will give dance at the Elks' club Friday evening" Dyson's String orchestra will furnish music. A luncheon will be served dur ing the evening.
 Tickets for the Sphinx Temple out ing and sheepbake at Lake Com bounce, Sept. 23 can be secured from the committee, W. w. Pease, J. w. Lockett, William H. Crowell, P. Crona and William Cowlishaw, also A F. Johnson's store.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-08
JUDGMENT SUSPENDED
Gubcrnick Goes Free on Claim That Teamstcr Took Too Great a Portion of Highway.
of Highway.

Verbal battles between Richard Dixon, complaining witness, and Bar ney Gubernick accused, featured the only case tried before Judge John H. kirkham at this mornings police court session. Gubernick was charged, in an adjurned case with having passed a Gulf Refining company team on the left side and by so doing in turing the horse and breaking a part of the harness after which, it was alleged he drove on without waiting to ascertain the extent of damage caused. After Dixon explained the circumstances of the case. Gubernick took the stand to present his side. Dixon consistently interrupted until Prosecutor George w. klett was forced to reprimand him.
 Gubernick claimed that Dixon was driving in the middle of the road on Commercial street, Saturday morning, making it necessary for him to take the right side of the vehicle in front. He further stated that he came within a few feet Of the curbstone but did not strike the horse. Judgment in the case was suspended.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-08
PERSONALS

Conrad Hoag gland of the local '. NJ. C. A. will return to Springfield, Mass. shortly to resume his studies at the Y. NJ. C. A. training school there.
 John Downes of Monroe street and Reynal Svensk of Andrews street have returned from a few days stay at Newport.
 George P. Spear. general manager of the Corhin Screw corporation. has returned from a stay at Greenville, Maine.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harold T. Sloper and family, have returned from Green vile. Maine. where they were sum- mering.
 Mrs. Richard Covert and family of e4 Bassett street. have returned from their vacation spent at Trinity Lake. x. !.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-08
MISS AHERN SHOWERED
About 40 Young Women Friends Remember Local Girl Who Weeds Hartford Man Next Tuesday.

Miss Helen I. Curtin of Hawkins street rendered a kitchen shower to Miss May K. Ahern last evening" at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. P. J. Ahern, at No. 37 Franklin Square. There were about forty young women present
 Miss Ahern was presented with 8 large number of fine gifts, and they were all placed in a separate room, in such a way that they surrounded a large doll dressed as bride and wearing a bridal veil.
 Miss Ahern will be married to Francis E. Coyle of Hartford, next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Josephs church in this city.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-08
John Gray.

Pohn Gray. aged 71 years. of ss5 sstnut street. died about { o'clock . morning. Ire was one of the carly |sh settlers in New Britain coming this city from Ireland when \Jnx man. He learned the molding de at tho r. & F. Corbin company's Int. and worked there until about (o years ago. He leaves his wife. (H. Mary Gray. six sons, William hy. of TcrryviIle: Christopher Gray. rhieaEo: Henry Gray. John Gray.
 es Gray and Frank Gray of this
 and a daughter, Miss Mary Gray Ms city. He was a member of the rcff of St. John the Evangelist.
 the funeral will be held from
 s at 9 o'clock Friday morning.
 burial will bo in St. Mary's new
 tery.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-08
MEMORIAL TO D. MILLER

utifuI Painting Of Multi Million ire Merchant Placed in Store sindow This Morning. remarkably well-executed like E of the late Darius Miller has been ked In the main window of the r,. Ter dry goods store on Church
 t and it is attracting no small punt of attention. The painting Ia work Of Artist c. c. Fischer, ot {crewn Studios, Bridgeport. Inc epainting Is executed in olls
 a characteristic pose Of the late anthropLst whteh makes the DOT
 unusually true to life. Mir. her worked upon the portrait for e than a month and half. X lnt photograph of Mir. Miller was .roEether with information about deeAased furnished by Frank Mill Of Bridgeport, n brother of the aaed.
 ks picture was purchased by
 bera of tho firm of tho n. Miller pany aA memorial to then for
 employer.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-08
GLABAU- U-SELANDER NUPTIALS
Well-KnOwn Young Couple Married This Afternoon-Win Reside on West Street After Honeymoon.

A pretty home wedding took place this afternoon, when Frank C. Glau- bau, Jr., of 96 Smaiiey street and Miss Norma l.. Selander, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. NJ. Selander, of S7 Garden street, were married at the home of the bride at ? o'clock
 Rev. Frederick Schaeffer performed the ceremony. The couple were at tended by William Glaubau, brother of the bridegroom, and Miss Sylvia Selander, sister of the bride. They left for Long Island on their we'd ding tour and upon their return will reside on West street
New Britain herald., 1920-09-08
CALL 52 WITNESSES
Large Number Called to Testify in Murder of Alleged Bootlegger- Prominent People Inn Heated.

New York, Sept. S.-Fifty-two wit nesses were srbpoenaed to appear at the Stapleton police court today for the arraignnlent of William Maloney and Charles Kain, charged with the murder of Frederick P. Eckert. all legged "bootlegger" who was found in an abandoned automobile on Staten Island a few weeks ago. Mrs. Eckert, wife of the dead man. preferred the charge against the defendants.
 Jnrestigatio. of the murder re- vcaled leads which the authorities claim indicated a widespread boot logging traffic involving prominent persons.