Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-05-27

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as brakeman Of the Chicago Il Northwest
ern railway, met a tragic death near Marshall.
town. He was at his post and fell under tn,
wheels and was almost instantly killed
The liquor suits transferred to the united
States court, have all hec1 remanded back t
the state courts for adjudication.
Congressman Congcr presented petition
of citizens of Adair county, asking that the
pension OF Briggs Alden, soldier Of the war
of 1872, be increased.
The executive judicial, and legislative ap
preparation bill reported to the House, increas
es the salary OF Col Bates, of Iowa, superin
tendant OF the free delivery system OF the
postoflice department, from So, 100 to $500.
The mayor OF Marshall,own fined two Saliva
ton army leaders s35 and gave them ten days
in Jail.
c. Z. Lemon, well known as the leadinp
liyeryman OF Colfax, died from an overdose Of
morphine administered by his own hand. He
leaves young wife. Deceased was q years
old and was addicted to the use Of morphine
Lightning on the night of the 10Th struck a
small barn at Baxter belonging to M. L.
suming it.
Frost on the morning Of the 18th did con-
siderable damage in some localities, especially
In the northern portion of the State.
Among the important cases passed upon by
the United States court at its recent session In
Des Moines, was that of the O'Brien county
land. The final decree was signed so far as
this court is concerned, under and by direction
of the mandate from the supreme court. The
decree is quite long, and embodies an order of
partition for the long contested lands between
the Sioux City & St. Paul Railroad company
and the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail-
way company, and appoints three referees for
the purpose Of making the necessary division
Of the lands.
In the case of Smell VS.. Mcservey, ct al, be-
fore the United States court at its recent ses-
sion In Des Moines, judgment was ordered for
the plaintiff in the sum of $4,000, with inter-
est, and division Of lands and certain other
property. The case has been pending during
the past seven years, and involved defense
under the statute of limitation and claim of
payment of notes and mortgages by defend
ants. The case has been watched with con-
siderable interest by lawyers and others. An
appeal was taken to the United States Su-
preme court.
The meeting OF the Iowa State Board OF
Health occurred in Des Moines, May 18Th.
The President DR.. w. s. Robertson, of Mus
cat!ne, presided, and all the members except
DR.. Hull, of sioux City were present. The
report Of the Secretary was presented to the
Board. DR.. Kennedy in this report gives
review of 1'ie work Of the Board during the
past year, and the condition of the health of
Iowa people for that time. On the subject of
epidemics the field is thoroughly covered and
the statistics showed that the State has been
very free from epidemic diseases during that
period. The cases Of scarlet fever and. dlph-
liberia have been rare and small pox has been
almost unknown In the State. So far as the
office has been inf Jrmed there has not been
case of smallpox In the State for six months,
and the efforts Of the board to suppress the
cases previous to that time met with hearty CO.
operation from local authorities and a marked
1egree Of success. The old officers were re-.
elected, DR.. Robertson, of Muscatine, being
chosen President, and DR.. Kennedy, of Des
Moines, Secretary. Committees were appoint
GA W piCpdIC ucCCSsdiy uOCuulCutS,
etc, for adoption by the Board in order to
carry out the provisions Of the new law.
These committees are to report to the Board
at meeting to be held on the Sth and 9th of
July, when the final work Of organization will
be done.
The Northwestern Furniture Company, of
Burlington, has filed articles of Incorporation
with the Secretary of State Charles W. and
E. d. Rand and Bobert and William r. Wolf
Are the in corporator.
A few mornings ago, at Donley, Mr.. Char
ley Caffrey, feeling indisposed, by accident
drank from bottle of carbolic ac,d. DR.. Cor
nell being In attendanc. on Mr.. Cafrrey's sick
wife, at once gave an antidote. At present
what the result will be cannot be told. He is
near death. and it is greatly fearad cannot
recover. The fact that his wife, a highly es-
.eemed lady, has been almost hopelessly i'll for
he past ten days, makes his case donbly sad.
The Des Moines and Newton Communicates,
<. T., will unite in picnic at Colfax next
month, as they did last year. The Iowa sa-
'atoga gives promise of exceeding gaiety this
season.
There are now no open saloons in the judi
:ial district, consisting af the counties of
Boone, Hamilton, Hardin, Franklin, Marshall,
Story, Webster and Wright. Judge Hender-
on and District Attorney St.vens are too
much for them.
An Illicit still was unearthed in Guthrie
county, and seized, together with keg Of
whisky just manufactured.
The girls employed in the Dubuque overall
actory, have called the notice of the authori-
les to the fact that tho doors leading to the
factory are kept locked during working hours,
and they fear that were fire to break out in
he factory, pan ic might ensue and many Of
he employees be cremated
The generous hearted citizens of Rock Val
cy presented couple Of tramps with whole
Of eggs-one at time.
Oceola is talking very strongly about erect
ne court house at that place.
Justice Brewer has rendered decision sus-
aiming the demurrer fled by the Wabash and
is receivers to the petition of intervention of
he Des Moines g. Fort Dodge Railroad Com
ANY in the Wabash foreclosure case. The
ractical effect of the decision is to hold that
he Des Molnes & Fort Dodge Railroad Com
ANY HAS VI dSdiuob VIC
Wabash for the breach Of contract sued on.
Tipto. is having a serious time with scarlet
ever.
party boring for coal on the Coon river,
ear Sac City, struck 40 inch vein one day
asst week at depth of lbs feet.
The seventh annual meeting of the Hahne-
1ann Medical Association of Iowa will be held
n Burlington May 25, 26 and q.
A Washington county firm has sold $50, 900
'orth Of Clyde and Norman stations In the
asst year, and are preparing to import 100
lore
Maj. Smith, Of Washington, has failed for
.rge amount. He was counted one of the |
'ealthy citizens of the place, and his failure |
as great surprise.
PERlSHED IN THE FLAMES.
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