Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-08-23
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accidentally shot herself. She was at the
residence of Samuel Liscomb north Of
Dunlap. She and Mrs. Liscomb found a
revolver, badly rusted, Mrs. Jones having
had some experience with revolvers, pro-
nounced it not loaded Not being able to
raise the hammer she placed it against a
chair, muzzle down, and succeeded in
raising the hammer and also in shooting
herself, the ball entering the upper part
of the calf of her left leg A doctor was
called and extracted the ball from her
heel. The wound is very painful, but
not dangerous
A special from Scion says that James
Ham, farmer, fell from a load of oats,
striking on his head and breaking his
neck. He died the same evening.
Secretary Shaffer corrects the statement
in regard to the silver cup to be awarded
in the State fair bicycle races and to be
known as the Estate Fai~ trophy" The
value of this cup will not be $40, as pub
lished, buy $50, and will be splendid
prize indeed.
George II. Stewart, who for five years
has been student at Parsons college,
spending his summers in labor on Il.
Campbells farm near Fairfield, Jefferson
county, died from the effects Of kick by
a horse.
Frank Klein, a 13-year.o old boy of Mad,
ison county, living near Prairie Grove,
met with a strange accident. He went
% school house to attend Sunday school.
Not finding it unlocked he raised win
dow and attempted to climb IN. His foot
clipped and he fell back, dislocating his
neck. When picked up he was dead.
Receiver Wells of the defunct CONNER.
cial National Bank at Dubuque now es.
Inmates the assets OF the concern at $780,
900 and the liabilities at $3.50, 900. When
The bank failed the assets were pro-
nounced by Examiner Stone to be nomi-
inally s64O, 900 and its liabilities to be
$518. 900. Both sums, he said would be
largely reduced by rediscounts. /.
Secretary Shaffer of the State Agricul-
cultural Society. reports a regular flood
of applications for space in the machinery
department and for stalls in the horse and
cattle barns. 1t looks as If there will be
enough horses on exhibition to mount a
division of cavalry. Entries are now be.
ing made in the children's department,
and Mr.. Shafrer hopes to see bigger dis.
play than ever. In short, the fair in
most if not all its departments promises
to be the biggest show eyer in the west.
Royal A. Adams was married nea.
Blakesburg few days ago. He brought
his bride TO their home, seven miles
southeast of Abba That night while
party of men and boys were making a
noise around his house he fired revolver
from an upper window. hitting young
man, Deering, who died next day Much
excitement is said to prevail in the neigh
borhood, and some danger Of mob com.
ing to Abba after Adams, who is in the
custody of Sheriff Forest
The Fl Madison Lapidary has filed ar.
ticles of incorporation with the capital
stock $4,000. The nature of the COM
pany's business Is to deal in precious
stones.
Director r. G. Webb says that the
booths and privileges for eating houses,
sale stands and such at the State fair are
being taken faster than any previous year.
He says that they have had lots of offers
for games of chance and shooting galleries,
but that they have all been rejected, as
they do not propose to allow anything
that looks like gambling on the grounds
The citizens of Clinton are boycotting
the c. B. g. O., and the latter threatens
to withdraw its road.
A shocking accident befell Daniel
Mauer, ten miles east Of Upton, by
which he was instantly killed. He was
driving a traction engine of a steam
thresher, and in passing small bridge it
gave way and he was caught between
the engine and the tank wagon and near
ly cut in twain. Two other persons were
slightly injured. 1t is sad case, as his
wife and two small children are left
penniless.
As German farmer, living near South
English, by the name of Lining, was
hauling grain his team ran away, throw
ing HIM off the load, the wheels passing
over him. Ve only lived about two
hours. He leaves wife and six children
A programme for the bicycle races at
the State Fair has been agreed upon by
Secretary Shaffer and representative
wheelmen. Two hundred contestants it
is expected will be present. Parades will
be given in the city Tuesday and Wednes.
day nights and for this the wheels
viii be brilliantly decorated with Chinese
lanterns, and the sight will be fine.
Tuesday, Sept. A, 1 p. m, one mile race
Prize L. A. w. badge valued at $40;
second and third prizes are expected from
manufacturers 2p. m, two mile race
Prize L. A. W. diamond badge valued at
S25; other prizes are expected from
manufacturers. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1
p. m, one-half mile race-Prize, L. 4.
w. badge valued at S15. 2p. m. team
'ace--Teams must consist of three men,
ali Of whom are residents of the town or
city from which the club halls. Each man
must run five miles; the prize will be a
splendid cup valued at about $40, bearing
suitable inscription and to be known as
State Fair Trophy" This prize to be-
come the exclusive property of any club
must be won three successive years by
the same club. Entries may be made in
any race until one hour before the pub.
lished starting time All races open to
all amateur wheelmen resident of 10 va.
Standing will be decided by L. A. rules.
Races win be governed by L. A. W.
rules.
The fare from Des Moines to Columbus |
and return for the National Encampment |
will be 1850, the schedule having been |
thus reported to the Grand Army head
quarters
The articles OF the incorporation of the
Hinson Car Coupling Co.. were filed with
the Secretary of State. capital stock 81