Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-09

Active operations are now under
way on the power house for the electric
light plant, which adjoins the water
works engine house on the south. The
Electrical Engineering Supply Co., of
st. Paul has sent word that they will
be here soon, probably the first of next
week, to commence wiring the town, so
that the prospect for light is good.
The plant will furnish $50 sixteen can
die power lights, 100 of which will be
used by the town, while the demand
for lighting business houses and resi-
dences will exhaust the remainder
Mr.. III. z. Albert arrived home from
Philadelphia, Monday evening, and
will remain about four weeks working
/ about his mothers property to improve
its appearance and to reduce his ayoir-
dupois about % pounds for personal
comfort. lie is in the employ of Horst
mann Bros. 4 Co., of Philadelphia,
manufacturers of secret society goods
line to which Mr.. Albert is by nature
and utilization admirably and numerous
ly adapted, as he is now paying dues in
sixty societies. pinkey has printing
outfit in town and may conclude to fill
a long felt want by starting paper.
The utility of storm caves was well
demonstrated in Lincoln township ON
the LIST. Mr. Wilson's wife and child
were uniniured by the storm because
safe from its fury within cave. At
Mr.. Garmire's the family was without
warning, and hence did not have time
to take refuge, But every family
should have such place of safety, for
storms are becoming of too frequent
occurrence. An opinion prevails that
such precauti6n is a sign of undue fear,
but all who will follow in the wake of
u cyclone will find that opinion dis
PEELED. A man Is helpless atom In
such frolic of the elements, and he is
wise who provides for the emergency,
A daughter of Mr.. Garmire was
more seriously injured in the storm
than was at first supposed. Upon one
side of her head and face We're found
particles of plaster which had been
beaten in by the wind, causing wounds
which have grown worse with time and
causing discoloration Of bruises, She
was also severely effected by the shock,
and IL seems probable that her general
health will be effected for some time.
Mrs Garmire's wounds have been the
source of much pain, but hopes for her
recovery are now entertained n result
which could not have been reasonably
expected q week ago. The storm was
a terrible calamity to this estimable
family, but good neighbors and friends
are doing all that is possible to alleyi
ate their suiferings.
The recent rains have moved a Doug
las township. farmer to poetry, thus:
"a short time since the COW was sad;
she scarce could raise the head begad.
Her hoofs were sore, her tail was limp;
her name and bangs had lost their
crimp, and miles she trudged from
grass to drink, with scarcely strength
enough to wink. The owner, too, look.
ed blue and grum, and cursed the cat.
tie business some. But since the rains
the grass Is tall--the COW can raise her
head and bawl; her hide Is slick, no
bones protrude, she Frances like a city
dude. Her tail is slick, her eyes are
bright, she snorts and dares the crowd
to fight. Her owner, too, digs up the
chink, and asks the boys to take drink.
God bless the rain, IL makes man feel
young again. lie feels like tossing up
his hat and bowling like an autocrat,
-Ep.
Another change has occurred in the
Adcocate by which ownership reyerts
to Frank ID. Allen. The change oc,
CURED this week, and the current Is.
sue will appear in new six column
quarto form. We are glad to note
Frank 5 return to business in Audubon
and hope and believe that the plant
will be as profitable to him rs during
his former ownership. While we wei
come him we regret to lose Mr.. Iiildcr.
back, very able newspaper man and
a pleasant gentleman. TnE REpuBII-
CAN has found both gentlemen honor,
able business competitors and good
neighbors. Mr.. 3ilderback is prospect
ing with view to locating In Iowa or
Nebraska. lie Is exceptionally able
in the business and where ever he may
go the people arc assured of first
class publication, democratic every
week In the year.