Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-02-09


Smith, convicted of selling mortgaged
to four months at TT. Madison,
to which place the prisoner was con.
Quoted by Deputy Sheriff Walkup on
Monday.
Mr., ], NJ. McKarahan is circulating
petition TO the legislature for the re-
duction OF freights. All interested in
this important matter can find oprortu-
nifty to express their views by calling on
that gentleman.
The oyster could learn how to keep
mum from railroad men when there is
an accident ON the road, When inter.
rogated they can say well, really, |
don't know" with blandness that
makes an interview quite interesting.
ID. b. Mumey and wife mourn the loss
OF daughter between and 3 years of
age, from cerebro meningitis, Death
occurred Tuesday, Feb. 7, and the
funeral was held yesterday forenoon,
Rev. Harris performing the interment
cermony,
Mr.. Jacob Kuhn was down from
Manning last Friday looking after his
milling interests. Mr.. Kuhn is u citi.
zen we would be pleased to win from
Manning by any fair means, and he en-
joys occasional business trips to Audu-
bon so well that we are quite hopeful,
Al Of the railroads are engaged in a
freight war, which has resulted In a
general reduction of all rates west, of
over fifty per cent. Changes are made
almost daily, so that il is impossible to
quote prices, Areduction on east bound
traffic is longed for by the grain dealers.
Rev. Zellhoefer has been indisposed
and confined to his room for several
days this week on which account Bap'
fist services were not held on Sunday.
We are pleased to learn that the gentle
man has recovered sufficiently to attend
the convention, at Des Moines, now in
session.
Mr.. J. j. Hutchinson, of Douglas
township, bought a barrel of sugar 70.
Gently, and was induced TO wager $3
against $50 that he had bought it at two
cents per pound less than certain deal,
or had quoted. He was chagrined to
lose his wager and learn that he had
paid dear for his whistle.
The Baptist ladies' win entortuin at
the residence of Mrs. G. u, Russell
Thursday evening, Feb. 10th, 1888. One
of the principal features Of the evening
will be trip through Europe for the
sum OF ten cents. Numerous other
anusemenls viii be furnished free. All
are cordially invited.
The proprietor Of the Audubon Roll
or Mills have experienced aggravating
delays in securing wheat for grinding,
Il difficulty attributed TO the scarcity Of
cars. Their products are growing In
popular favor. Some of the best cooks
in the city are using their "a No, 1"
brand, and find II the best on the mar.
ket.
Miss Lura Beason entertained u largo
company Of her friends Mt the residence
Of Mrs. Frank j. Bradley last evening,
IN a manner that left nothing TO be do
sired. The supper deserves special men
ton us being of superior excellence, its
dainty dishes and taste in preparation,
A most enjoyable evening Is reported
by all In attendance.
We are glad to note the improvement
of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Harper's little
boy, who has suffered so long and Sc
yereiy with scarlet fever, q relapse and
attending difficulties. The family has
in years recently passed been severely
afflicted with yisitations of sickness
and their many friends will wish that
they Ray be spared in the future.
Charlie Francis returned to Audubon
last Friday morning after having Wis
tied many of the business centers o
the south, and is yet undecided as t.
business location. His brother, Thomas
Is soiourning in Chicago, but Is expect
ed here daily. We hope the gentlemen
may determine TO locate IN Audubon
There is no town Offering equal adyant
ages TO young mon.
The IIutchins Family Concert Com
pany and Lilliputian Band with G. j
Tibbetts, the funny comedian us mel
rymaker, will appear at court hous
hall Saturday evening, Feb. 18th. Ad
mission Is cents; children Is cents; ri
served seats 80 cents now on sale q
Citizens Bank. This company com
well recommended by the neighborin
press and should be greeted with fu
house.
A meeting of those interested in I'll
national game was held at OConne
Bros jewelry store Saturday evening
and an association formed with I'll
following officers: W, Burnside, pres
dent; i. +. IIowald, vice president an
manager; Jno. A. Nash, treasurer; J
w. Van Gorder, secretary. The gentl
| men interested undertake the enterpri'
with zeal that promises well for
/ good club with strong backing.
Evan Davis went to Iowa City Sa
urday, and win spend portion of til
7 week in Chicago selecting. stock I
boots and shoes for his California ente
prise. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis will lea'
: for their new home next week, to Whit
they will he followed by the best wish'
!. of a host of friends both here and els
: where, Mr.. Davis has promised Tn
REPUBLICAN an occasional letter fro
: that cline.
j. The prohibitory law Of Iowa is beir
discussed pro and con in the literary
$ district No. 8 in Douglas township, al
formidable arrays of figures are beir
presented to support the arguments
the disputants on either side. Such
test Is always advantageous to those i