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Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

WEST CHESTER, May 27.-The friend,
of Congressman Oar ington were this
morning grea ly alarm at learning
through private telegram, that he TRIP
ped on tie boardwalk at Atlantic City
on Saturday evening AMI fell agaiust til,
ELL ola barber shop door, receiving in
the fall II very painful scalp wound SIX
inches in length, He was hurrying to-
wards the open ell p door, when hi.
foot struck an unseen step which eau ed
him to fall with great free. The wound
was sewed up, anil, though quite week
from copious loss OF blood, he is cX-
p'cted to be able TO return home io-mor.
row with his wife and two daughters
who accompany him.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

RrcHMoSp, Va, May 27.-Mr. James
j.. Green, blind lawyer, formerly of
Baltimore was this evening awarded a
verdict Of $4,000 by jury in the Circuit
Court OF his city. On August "A, 1888,
while travelling on the Virgin Midi nd
railroad, Mr.. Green sustained serious in
turits in al sC.i1ent hich occurred near
Culpeper Court House. The resulted
In paralysis of the lower limbs AMI un-
atted the plaintiff from the Performance
of any manual labor ald destroyed all
poser Of lucumot'On. MIR. Green brought
suit Tor $4,000 Iamages against the
Richmond aud bauViile railroad, to
whose system the Virginia Midland be
longs. The defendant company did NOT
appeal nor ask Tor new nil. Is be-
lieved that the road Ia quite well satisfied
with tie result Of the trial. MIR. Greer
was deprived OF his eycright by an acct
dent while attending the University o
Virgin as n student some years ago
Notwithstanding this great ailiiction h,
Diet rmned to continue bis riuiies II,
employed some one to read tle text book
to him, aud under these disadvantage
graduated with honor.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

NEwBURGn, N. Y, May 27.-A strange
coincidence has to- day come to light
Lawrence Dryer and Cbarls Goldsmith
we're enlisted artillery men at the " esi
Point Military Academy for years. They
were great friends, served faithfully, and
both were placed not long since on the
retired list. When they separated at III,
Point Dryer came TO Newburgh and
Goldsmith went to Clarkstown, R1ckland
slant, Dwyer was found dead az his bone
la Water street, ard 1t is learned to day
that Goldsmith WAS found dead at hi,
homo at abo1t the same hour on The
same day. In each case the Coroner's
jury found they died from heart disease.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

This afternoon about II q ar a. past |
O'Clock Charles s. Wilson, clerk ~ me
Pennsylvania Railroad Office, but .c T.,
ing at Sl3 Franklln ttree', WIS con NJ
down Sixth street and aero . Tatuall u
his bicycle. At MegaD 5 cOrue. q II e
girl was In the way on the pavement aud
Mr.. Wilson, in order 10 avoid ium :
into her, detected to one side and ril
into one of Magary A. sous iurn. 80
store bulk windows, completely sna Ne
ing the large glass and injuing Til. Dc
cycle. Mr.. Wilson escaped injury. tAt
window glass cost about $50.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

The baker az Sixth and Tatnall streets
has a horse that got on a tantrum this
morning, and before starting oil with the
wagon backed it against the lamp post
and upscttiIg 1t in the street, smashed
Abe top The horse started to run bu,
was stopped.
A man coming down Fourth street
hill this forenoon with three horse load
Of manure was unable to keep the wagon
from running upon the heels Of the hind
horses. The horscs started to run, and
went at furious rate until they were
stopped at Orange street. The manure
was spread all along the street.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

The Bachelor Boat CLUB held ne :
Ing last night and reorganized under Tue
act OF incorporation passed by the late
Legislature. The Initiation zee was liked
at $40. The committee on constitn NJ,
consisting Of Elwood Jackson, Fmrt
Mitchell, b. Frank Townsend, DR., Air q
Lee, Il. 3. Farra, Harry Bucher, j. =.
Whitehead, c. j. Campbell aud Montci'h
jackson, reported new constitution,
which was adopted. The committee WA
assisted in its labors by Willard HI
Porter, ESQ.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

In Washington, on Monday, a conn It,
tee, representing the surviving uemhers
OF the Philadelphia Brigade, presented a
handsome new silk flag, OF the regua-
ton size and containing AZ stare, to the
Pickett Division of Confederates. Al
dresses were made by John w. Frazier,
Colonel Reilly, Colonel Il. r. Berkeley,
Postmaster General Wanamsktr aud
Pension Commissioner Tanner.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

The Sioux CITY Journal in description
OF game between the nine of that zig
and the Denver nine says the following
about Pitcher Flanagan OF this city: Thief
have danced at Flanigan's ball and thet
went away Disguised They might 10
able to slug the batter with an average
pitcher In the box, but the 6-foot Irish
man is too fast a trotter for Denver. -Four
hits and q shut out were the result Of the
battle.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Rene J. Fougeray took a ri Re last Sat
urday behind his new trotter lXl., wien
he had an adventure that he hal not bar.
gained for, On plssisg over the bridge
on the Philadelphia pike, over the Shell.
pot, the horse took fright and turning
suddenly around upset the buggy, and
pitching MIR. +. out, he ran rapidly
down the pike until lie reached the toIh
gate, where he was stopped. The wagon
WAS slightly damaged, and the horse I
well as Mr.. F. escaped with II lea
bruises
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28
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MeeiinP of Mnsier PlnInbcrs

AT meeting OF the Master Plumlen'
Association last evening, Harry A. Milie'
and Alfred GRwthrop were elected dee
gates TO tho annual convention oil w
National Plumbers Association whc4
meets in Plttsburg on the 18th, Goth ana
9th proximo.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

A brakeman named William G. Ewing
on the r., W. " B. X. r., aud boaidn.
at No. 3OI East Fourth street, had on. o
his arms badly crushed this morning
about o'clock, while engaged iu coup
ling cars at the West Yard. He wa,
taken to his boarding house and medica
aid summoned.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28
TT TAKES MORE

Than wordy pyrotechncs hammer the conviction into
male that this that place is the one to
be preferred above all others to their wardrobe Con-
fdence must be secured and that be accom-
pshed merely by the glare and glitter of high-soundng
promises-it takes mutual and harmonious intercourse be-
tween seller and buyer to establish stability of trade and
generous patronage. We put forth range of about as
lines OF self asserting, se-speaking Sack and Getaway
Suits for youths and popular prices By us they
have not yet been equaled, think, by anybody else
They embrace greater variety Of material than we can
describe here. On their merits willing appoint
you the judges.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Martha, wife of George A. Downing.
contractor and carpenter, No. ll09 Wed
Seventh street, died on Sunday from cou
gestion of the lungs, aged 81 years. So
was born in Salisbury, Nd, and leaves
her husband sndshve daughters TO mourn
her sudden death,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Powell has on his stall in the Ihni
street market Inc Let of shad, potENH
butter fish, Goldfish, sea bass, h'un'e''
halibut, trout, SC.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

The 1881 annual co, vora ion Of The p.
+. Diocese Of De awI'r Wlfl tr h d in st.
Paul's Church, Gepr eoEu, on Thurs
day oil icy Mtck.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

The chorus of Grace NJ. +. ChlI Ica
having determined to take q vacany,a
from July to September 4, the ml saS
during their vacation will be iurnisneJi
by the quartette under the leadership u
n. d. Coward,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Robert Merrick sod some 10 head of
fresh cows and springers at public sale
at Centreyille, on Monday afternoon,
notwithstanding the rain, at prices rang
ing from $25 to S62. so.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Any one wishing TO employ
hand Tor farm work, ca ~ ir ~ .,L.
ing horfes and cows should n " '.'
H." this office,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

A handsome complexion Is one of the
greatest charms woman can possess.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28
IMPORTANT

ACdreas BE- A. lSAUPagEN,
New Orleans. La,
or D, A. DAUPISIN,
Washington. - q,
By ordinary letter, containing Money order
Issued by all Express Companies, New York
Exchange, BRAT or Postal Note
ADDRESS Registered Letters containing Cur
rsnGy 10
new OAsLEANH NATIONAL. BANK
New Orleans, La.
REsz EHBER that the payment o.
Prizes 10 GUARANTEED ~ / E8Gk
hAEIOn AZ. HAELAS OF New UiIeEns
and tic rickets nre siEasd py tho resi-
dent Of an Institution, whose obsEtlr ID
rights ere recognized In the h;Ehest JourE
noymOus sNhAmaS
ONE DOLLAR Is ths Er'so o. the I'm III
oct part or irhatl' n Of a rIoset ASSN La
bY us in any Drawing. Anytime in GU
name offered for less than Dollar Is swim
die.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

The bridge over the waste race from
VIM. Lea & Sons Company's mill WV
so badly damaged by the rain yestetay
morning that It had to be repaired before
the trains on the Brandywine branch o.
the P, w. & Is. II. r. could pass oTer IL
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Children's dresses ready-ma &c Huj
made to order. Hukill 4 Post, 7''o''
and Tatnall streets.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28
Have You Seen
Our Wide Wales?

Not in years has any thing in the clothing bust
ness turned out such pronounced leader Wide Wales
From the first, the young men made rush for them.
We've had thousands of them SO far at least Every
body who wants get We have all the prices
Beginning at $40; then $I2, SI4, SIS, $1,000, SI8,
$40.
Properly, they're Dress Suit, and we put Wide
Vale Goats and Vests among our Dress Suits.
Add a pair OF nobby style Trousers-$4 to $7-and
the Suit Is Dress Suit complete.
Add Fancy Vest Every popular this season) and you
have about equivalent to two Suits
Additional: Black Wide Vale Suits at SIS These
only in stock day Or two. They'll go quick.
Without saying word about them, have been
selling at great rate the ha-cos- Custom-rna suits
Buyers save deal OF money by few mnu,es patient
search.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

We Tho undersigned banks aud R,nkcfs Will
pay All 'rlsr- drawn In the Louisiana state
L 70.
1t. VI. " iLM-LTY. Pres. Louisiana Natl
HANK.
iIIkiil ANAI y, Pres. Stl,tH Natl ISIS
A. BiLDMIN. fTcs. New orleans Nat'I
Bank,
CAR, IEOHS, Proc. Union Nniion'i Ennk
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28
'NHY YOU SHOULD USE
.;;COTT'S EMULSION
IF COD LIVER OIL WITH
HYPoPHoSPhiTES.
tbs used aud Ciid0rs6d 6y Phy-
cic.I,,,.. hoc.r.I., q L 4 =. fhn hlsf

H DIS used aud Cad0rs6d 6y Ply
sici0ns JecGaae it Is the best.
I is Palatable as Milk.
t is three tinez as e9icasious al
plain Cod Livsi Oil.
t is far superior to al ether SO
called Ernulsicc5.
I is a perfect Emulsion, does no
separate or change.
t is wonderful as a flesh producer
I Is the best remedy for consump'
ton, Sorofula, Bronchitis, Vast.
ing Diseases, Chronic Cough ani
Colds.
Sold Dy dE Druggists.
SCOTT BOVINE. cHEs,srs. " 4
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Blue Rose Social Gu VII ,ieria in
Squirrel Run wo ds on In q S'b. Pqrr's
orchestra Of nuPonrs F,nk, will furnish
che music. The M n. trt'n, leaving
Wa or and French S oets at 80 p. M, ,
VIII carry Wilmington n tatac weoia.
A special train viii ls.ye H.. woods at
ll.3O p, IN.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28
MAMMOTH DRAWING

AT the Academy OF MUSIC, New
Orleans, Tuesday, Juro 49, 'sG.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $500, 900
100000 TIeHoGs a Fotty Dot.
lara eash. hzaiVss S3J; QUAR- =
htt, 80 nthA 80. 1wcDtISEhs e2i
f,St e.; a. 81
LIST gR ,'IIyE3
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Beecher's gallery lie number 3l5.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28
STRAWBRIDGE < CL0THlER,
PHILADELPHIA.
Our Great Stock of White Goods

Is commanding attent on far and wide. This could
scarcely fail to be the the stock is both compehr
si' and highly attractive, and includes many beautiful
styles which canot be found outside OF establishment
Leading the whole country as by general admission
have done for years in Silks and Dress Goods we are
r9piy doing the in great and ncre asIng bus
ness in Cotton Dress Stufs of all Kinds Foregu and Do
mestic included in which tie vast varieties OF White
Goods.
10 this department Mrs Emma A. Burns is using the
great facilities at her command, in building ID a
business that will fully rank with the great departments
named above
Housekeepers and all buyers of White Goods will
seek their interest by examining the basis which the
above claim Is made.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28
PEERLESS DYES s s5s rs BADGE. SEs3

WANTED.-AN OWNER FOR A
w shepherd dog which followed our team
from rear Yorklyn, Del. The owner can have
same by pTrovinE property. aud paying ex
penses. CHAMBERS KIRK, 10 Fast md
street. m2e-3tt
Daily Republican., 1889-05-28

Additional: Black Wide Vale Suits at SIS.
only in stock day or two. They'll go quick.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24

Edgar A Smith justice Of the peace
Viola township.
G. l.. Bison justice of the peace Extra
township.
nc Carpenter justice of peace Viola
township.
FM Bierce justice of the peace Gree
ley township.
DL Anderson justice of the peace
Extra township.
TT Myers justice of the peace Leroy
township.
II Lynch justice of the peace Oakfield
township.
Ell Agnen justice of the peace Lin
coin township.
EA Bates justice of the peace Leroy
township.
II Adair constable of Greeley town
| ship.
Chas Sears constable of Melville
township.
WV Perrine constable of Lincoln
| township.
Thos Scott constable of Sharon town
ship.
w II Seavey constable of Extra town
ship.
Chas. Isham constable of Leroy
township.
! SD May constable of Extra town
ship.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24
couNfy CONGRESS.
Proceedings Of the Board Of Supervisors in
Regular Session. January Term, 1859.

AUDITORS OFFICE AUDUBON Co, Iowa.
Two p. m, january eth, 1889.
The board Of supervisors met pur-
suant to law, A. +. Armstrong member
elect, having qualified by taking the
oath of office. The board organized by
electing Jesper Jensen chairman for
the ensuing year, and on motion pro-
ceeded to the transaction of bushes as
follows.
Official bonds were examined and ap-
proved as follows.
C. II. Vail clerk of district court Au-
dubon county Iowa.
II. w. Hanna, county attorney, Au-
dubon county Iowa.
A. l.. Viewer, county recorder, Audi
bon county Iowa.
A. II. Edwards, justice of the peace
Douglas township.
J. Z. loft, justice of the peace Eixra
township.
II. Snowgoosc justice of the peace
Greeley township.
John Frederickson justice of the
peace Sharon township.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24
The Inauguration.

The Chicago & Northwestern Nail.
way Company offers its patrons a
splendid opportunity to visit Washing,
ton i'll March next, and participate in
the imposing ceremonies incident to
the inauguration of President Harrison.
For that occasion tickets will be sold
from al! principal stations at the very
low rate of one fare for the round trip.
For full information regarding rates,
dates OF sale, etc, apply to Agents
chicago Il North Western Railway.
5-4wl
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24
The Verdict IMAM in,oL5,

w. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind testlles:
can commend Electric Btters as the very best
remedy. Every bottle has Civ en- relief in every
OF rheumatism of 10 years ST andimg. Abraham
Hare, druggist, Bellyille, Ohio. affirns The best
selling medicine / have eyt n handled In my 20
years experience, is Electric Bltters. Thousands
Of others have added their testimony, so that
the verdict Is unanimous til; 1t Electric Bitters do
cnre all diseases Of the liy er, kidney or blood.
In'S lrum Stnrn
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24
County Auditors Report.

Honorable Supervisors County,
GentlemenBow
1883 as shown by books Office H.
- ~ - County Auditor.
Cash hand
Total responsible
Warrants outstanding June 1855 l6o
Issued since
Warrants paid Cancelled
Warrants outstanding January 1889 1852 "a
l5lle II
Warrants outstanding
Warrants paid and cancelled
Warrants outstanding january 1889 1906 81
OF Ss...........................
Collected
Apportoned townships September "a .... s5l "a
Cash ON hand January 1882.
1853 10 1853 10
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III. y. Jump has one of those superior
corn shelters and q feed grinder left
and will sell them at bargain to the
first conner. Shop on NORTH Washing
ton street.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24
TIE HH#Es? MARKET PRICE FOR BUTTER AND Eggs

Rf5tJx ms ARNICA SALvE.-Thc best save y,
tire wNq Id for cuts, bruises, sores, uceis, sdi'
rtcHq4f-i sores, letters, chapled hahuS, cli'
blaIs.c Drns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively eu res piles or no pay required II Is guar
anteeJt e give perfect satisiactlohi OF money ~
funded. Price % cents per DoN. ror sue ny a.
H. Rosse1 IS Z. Co.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24
A Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful dis sOyery has been made
and that too by n lady In this county. Disease
fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstOOd its seAereSt tests but her vital or
gans were undermined and death seemed I'M
mincnt. For three mCnths she coughed inces-
sanity and could not sleep. She bought Of us a
bottle OF Dr.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption and was so much relieved on taking
the first dose that she slept all night and with
one bottle has been miracll0usly cured. Her
name Is Mrs Luther LuiZ. Thus write w. q.
lianrlck Co., Of Shelby, n. C.--tiet q trial
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24
TEMPORARY SCHOOL FUND.


collected discussed
list, January
J
Audubon
We A. F. Armstrong and samuel Minser the Board of su
foregoing correct sheet and statement the collections and dis
surrendered and his and the County Auditors ledger of
examined and approved this eth January 1882
A F..
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BOARD OF HEALTH.

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SCHOOL HOUSE IT ND.

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CEMETERY TAN.
COININ POLL.

III June |, 1888. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
d out. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .................
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PERMANENT SCHOOL EJiY5.

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elected since " "
amount paid out
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-01-24

We respectfully the public have opened
Grocery and Provision in Fosters building north side
of Broadway and prepared to offer your inspection
nice line of goods direct from the markets Our stock OF
Queensware arriving and is msed of the finest
goods this line All urgently invted call and see our
stock and get prices We pay
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County Treasures Report
STATE FUND.

STATE FUND.
Collected since OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
BY amount paid out.
Balance cash hand Jan. l. 1889.
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DOG FUND.

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COUNTY BOND FUND.

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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-17
HUMOROUS.
wealthy.

Little girl-You ask if it is proper
for gentleman to ''kiss a little girl
who is ten years old, going on eleven. "
Yes. it is proper; but it is hardly worth
while.-Puck.
Bobby -" Ma, I've pretty near
outgrown my slippers. haven't I?''
Mama-"Yes, Bobby" Bobby-"And,
say, ma. how long will it be before
outgrow your slippcrs?' - Omaha
World.
Wealthy old gent-"What! marry
my daughter! You are being support
ed by your father" Suitor-''Yes.
sir. but my father is tired of support
ing me, and thought I'd better get
into another family. IN. Y. Weekly.
-Englishman (to stranger)-"Ex-
cuse me. sir. but aren't you for
eigner?" Stranger-.Foreigner? No.
sir; I'm an American. pure and sim
ple.'' Englishman-"Ah! and what
tribe do you belong to. please"-
Harper's Bazaar.
Fond mamma-''Come here, dar-
ling. What have you been playing
with?" Darling-''Don't wemember. "
Fond mamma-"Your hands are per-
fectly covered with dust" Darling
IL dot the dust off O. dat big book. "
Fond why, declare. the
child has been playing with the family
bible"
Proprietor of museum-'1 am
glad to see that you are looking out
for my interests so well. That last freak
the girl who hasn't slept for four
teen years-is dandy" Manager
..Sh-h! Not so loud. She has just
gone into the next room. and she told
me not to wake her until half an hour
before show time. Texas Siftings.
First citizen-..This electric light
is a great thing" Second citizen
mighty mean thing, think" First
citizen = why, what's the matter
with it?'' Second citizen-"Matter
with it! Why. they have planted one
right in front of my sitting-room win
dow, there it lights up the whole
house, and I've got six unmarried
daughters. Boston Courier.
-Smith-..What are you loafng
around town at this time of night
for?n Brown -.'Fraid to 60 home.
Wife told me to be sure and remember
something. and I've forgotten what it
was" Smith-"It wasn't dry goods
or groceries, was it?" Brown--.No."
Smith. Baby-food, tacks or theater
tickets?' Brown-'.No; but l have
just thought of it" Smith-''What
was it?'' BrOwn-"She wanted me to
remember to come home early. -
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