Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-11-28

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good many ties, which had to he sho
over, but the Stratford boys were just
a trifle the best shots.
The fire whistle blew Saturday a
little before noon and the company re-
spOndel to call at the Curtis home
There was very little damage done, as
only stove pipe fell down, which
, might have resulted in serious damage
only for the quick work of the fire
company. Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis were
away at the time on short visit and
left the children at home alone.
Word was received here last Satur-
day evening that Miss Sara Williams,
who was teaching music i'll the public
schools at st. Paul, Mimi, had passed
away. She was sick but two days when
it was decided the only chance was an
operation, but this was of no avail.
Miss Williams was born in Sheridan,
ILL.,, June -, 1881, and at her death
was forty years, four months and twen-
ty-five days old. She and her sisters
came to StratfOrd in 1908 and have
made their home here ever since. Miss
Williams graduated from Pleasant
View college of Ottawa. Ill.,, the public
school supervision course in music at
Simpson college, and also was IL grad
llate of the conservatory of music at
Drake University at Des Moines.. She
was a very devoted Christian and spent
n great deal of time in church work.
and although her life was filled with
hartlships and sorrow, she always had
a smile and CHEEKY greeting for every
body. Funeral services We're held We'd
nesday afternoon. Nov. %, at the resi-
dence and at 80 from the NJ. +.
church. The services We're in charge of
Rev. F. w. Wilson and intermcnt was
in Oakland cemetery.
The melpbers Of the r. n. a. gave
banquet to their husbands, families
and friends, Friday evening at the
Ferlen hall. There We're about 80
plates served and everybody reports the
best supper OF the season.
Miss Lois Mberghien and Miss Callie
Williamson gave an entertainments
Thursday at South Marion church, and
Friday at the NJ. f.. church of STRAIT
ford. The entertainment was musical
and readings. Both young ladies are
to be congratulated Onthetwo entertain
ments. Everybody was we'll pleased
and goodly crowd turned out at both
places. .... NJ.
DR.. and Mrs. NJ. Il. Pomeroy. Mrs.
NJ. Beach and son Chester, Everett
Gleason and Fred Lundgren motored
to Ames last Saturday to attend the
Ames- Nebraska foot ball game.
Mr.. and Mrs II. V. larson recently
motored to Dayton to visit relatives.
From there they will leave for their
home at Truman. MINI.
Mrs. Daniel Multi of Eagle Grove
recently arrived in Stratford for &
short visit with her folks, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Coulter, and also with friends.
Mrs. Clinton Crouch of Ida Grove
has returned home after visiting here
with her sister, Mrs G. A. Dec. for a
few days.
Miss Edna I.eksell left for Des
Moines Monday, where she has been
attending college.
Miss Viva Brooks resumed her duties
in Des Moincs Monday, after spending
a few days at her home here.
Miss Maine Bass has been spending
a few days with her sister, Mrs. c. A.
Ralph Sager went to Farnhamville
Tuesday to relieve the G. 4 n. w. sta
ton agent for a few days.
O. l.. Swellund was called to ST.
Paul, Mimi. Saturday night. on ac-
count of the death of his sister-in-law,
Miss Sara Williams.
James Erickson, who has been work
ing With the Standard Oil c.. came
home Friday to spend the week end.
Jacob Miller, who had been spend-
ing a few weeks in Des MOines. came
home Monday.
Ralph Hakes left Thursday for his
home mt Spencer.
Rev. F. w. Wilson and son, Weldon.
recently motOred to Fort Dodge.
Miss Lillian Martens spent Thurs
day afternoon in Boone.
Misses Amy Lundell and Ethel Mon
son. spent Tuesday in Fort Dodge.
Marshal De. Larson spent Monday
in Des MOines on business.
The Thanksgiving dance held in the
Ferlen hall by the Hawkeye orchestra,
was one of the best attended of the
series. a very good time was had by