Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-02-18

w. J. Kennedy has bought Mr.. Sta.
ley's residence on North Tracy street,
and will occupy it soon. Consideration
$500.
Ben Brookneld says that he has no
intention Of moving to Des Moines, and
Furthermore that whenever he shall
leave the farm, he will locate In Audi.
bon, which he theoretically describes
as the best town In the world.
The idea suggested last week that a
caucus be held for the purpose of chos-
ing candidates for municipal officers to
be elected March 9TH, is very popular.
The opinion prevails that 1t is the only
proper way to bring candidates before
the public, affording opportunity for
judgment as to fitness. 1t has never,
we believe, been the custom in Audi
bon, but would be welcomed as pleas
ing innovation.
The meetings now being held at the
NJ. Il. church are attended by large con-
gregations each evening and great in
terest is manifested. The pastor is as
sisted by Rev. Geo. II. Detwiler, evan
gelist, who Is doing splendid work In
awakening the church and attracting
attendance. On Monday evening he
preached upon the popular and COM
mon sins, such as dancing, card playing
and the use of tobacco, and with an
earnestness and argument that carried
conviction. 1t was especially directed
to those within the church, and though
a snug fit was well received. The meet
ings will continue for three weeks, and
great hopes are entertained for good
work.
The department Of agriculture has
now in press Farmers Bulletin No. 5,
which treats in brief and practical
manner Of smut, in oats and wheat es-
pecially, and of the means which should
be adopted by farmers in preparing the
seed so as to avoid injury to the crop
from this cause. In order TO avail
themselves of the suggestions therein
contained, farmers will want to receive
this bulletin without delay, and special
urgency will be used to get 1t out
promptly. In the meantime Iowa
farmers should send in their names and
addresses, and the bulletin will be mail
ed to them Immediately on its issue.
Send your application to Uncle Jerry
Rusk, Washington, ID. C.=He9tster,
Mr.. Frank Gleason and John McFar-
lane consummated trade of residences
yesterday afternoon, by which Mr.. Nc.
Farlane secures one of the best and
most luxuriant residences in the city
for the property north of the NJ. L.
church and 5000 in cash. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gleason were only induced TO part with
the home because of the fact that their
children have nearly reached their ma
jority, and will soon be leaving the
home that is too large for two. 1t is n
splendid home for Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Farlane and their growing family. In
connection with this news item there Ia
q rumor afioat to the effect that Mr..
Gleason is entertaining an offer on his
grocery stock, which the gentleman
very emphatically denies. The exchange
of residences will take place soon.
We are favored with copy of the
Mass, journal. containing an
obituary of the life and death OF An
drew Jackson Sumner, brother of Mr.. |
A. NJ. Sumner, Of this city. The de-
,easee was in his seventy seventh year
and had been life long resident of
whose citizens had paid him
honor in life by repeated expressions of |
public confidence, and who deeply
mourn his demise. Mr.. Sumner was a
democrat until 1888, when he support
I'd Mr.. Harrison for president. The
obituary says: Ills life was so upright,
MS motives SO pure and manly, his SER
vices to this community SO eminent and
that his departure can well be
called calamity to the town of Mil
ford" Such comment upon a life long
sr than the allotment, is indeed the
best monument. '