Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-01-07

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John OFT will move into the old rink
building with his stock of foot wear
Mr.. Oyerholtzer's building, which he
now occupies, will be moved to South
Washington street and fitted for resi-
dence.
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John y. Doak retires from the Office
of treasurer with the respect of the
people to confront his LONELINESS. A
good official with a clear record. lie
is u democrat, fighting and uncompro.
missing in a campaign, always in line,
and leaving no question as to his
position.
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The oldest remaining partnership is
that of Scott Bros, the furniture men,
who have been doing business at the
old stand for nearly nine years. They
are among the most reliable of Audi
bOn's business men and have always en-
joyed good trade. The firm is solid,
well established, and in all probability
will continue for many years.
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During the absence of DR.. Brooks in
the performance of his legislative du-
ties at Des Moincs, DR.. j. III. Rippey
vii! assist DIR. Miller in attending the
practice of Brooks & Miller. DR.. Rip
pcy is young man of irreproachable
character, well informed in his profess
sion, and has given complete satisfac-
ton wherever employed. A graduate
of Rush, he is unquestionably well
qualified, and will ably assist DR.. Miller.
~.
Choice steaks have been selling at
fifteen cents pound, and other cuts in
proportion. by the change in one mar
ket, the best meat goes at ten cents
with horizontal reduction along the
whole scale of prices. The old prices
leave seemed extortionate, and it is be-
lieved that the decreased prices will
have living profit. The people will
encourage the experiment, and wish
that all concerned may succeed.
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The lease of the Park Hotel was
transferred yesterday from Mr.. John
Miller to Mr.. Jno. r. Donovan, late of
Iowa City, the sale of furniture having
been consummated last week. Mr..
Donovan comes well recommended,
with ample means. He is single, but
his sister will act as hostess and man.
age the departments which appeal most
direct to the travelling public. Mr..
Miller is still undecided as to a future
location. That he may be prospered is
the wish of all.
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It is now Treasurer Dawson, he hav
ing taken charge of the county funds
Monday afternoon. The work is al
familiar to him. Having acted al
deputy in the treasurer's Office and il
I the Office of auditor, he is thorough,
D posted as to every detail of the worl
G and practically competent. Mr.. Daw
:. sons term in the court house has beef
: OH the plan of the civil service, wit
= promotions based upon meritorious re
4 cords. That &c will be one of the mos
= competent and obliging of county off
+ GERS goes without saying.
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The sale of the meat market by Pra
Tiers Ergs. to Messrs. Baker Il COol
J .amoveS the oldest partnership in An
< dubon business circle, their partnershi
= having existed for nine years. The
s are good business men and good cit
L zena, it is their intention to embar
v i'll stock buying and shipping. Tn
s new firm is composed Of men of exec
e lent business qualifications. Mr.. Bal
# er, of the Eagle Clothing House, is we
n known TO all our readers, and his par,
l. ncr, Mr.. Geo. G. Cook has been pros
p porous farmer, and is a gentleman o
means and business ability.
# Hon. A. l., Brooks, Hon. J. A. Oyel
II hotter and Il. n. Carper departed Wed
D. nesday evening for Des Moines to be !
2 on the preliminary skirmish for pos
+ ton, preceding the converting of IL
g legislature next Monday. Mr.. Carpt