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was the "Continental Wedding" Ev- erybody, of course, knew what that was to be. Old Ezra Bunker, in pow dered wig and the uniform of Conti- mental army officer, and little Bessie Powell, in the most becoming of Mar tha Washington costumes, were to lend realism to the scene by being actually united in marriage, and the Methodist minister of Posey Bend was to oficiate.
 In futter of expectation the audi ence waited for the closing scene. There was a delay. Maj. Thompson and I were engaged in a whispered conversation when we became aware of a commotion on the platform be- hind the curtain. The disturbance quickly extended to the front rows of the audience, and people began to leave their seats and talk excitcdly.
 Maj. Thompson rose hurriedly and strodc down the aisle. In minute or two he came back, his eyes bulging, his jaws opening and closing rapidly on his quid.
 "The devils to pay!" he exclaimed, Bessie Powell has disappeared!"
 Just then Squire Powell who had been cavorting about in high dudgeon down near the stage, came running up the aisle toward the street door shout ing:
 Its Lafe Clayton! Stop him! Head him off, somebody! Don't let him get away! Where's the marshall"
 Close upon the 'squire's heels came old Ezra Bunker, in powdered wig and uniform, limping painfully and puff ing.
 As of ono accord the bewildered peo- pie rose and began to push toward the door. In few moments they were swarming out upon the street, Maj. Thompson and among the rest.
 We had scarcely reached the open air when the swift chatter of horses feet struck upon our ears, and q mans voice gave vent to a shout full of tri- umph and defiance. The next instant horseman emerged from the darkness and dashed through the light that il- luminated the street in front of the hall. A magnificent black horse; on his back man, still in the picturesque costume of Paul Revere, but with n long cape clasped about his neck and streaming out behind; in front of the saddle female figure, wrapped in a cloak, its head resting on the mans breast.
 It was the closing picture of the cven- ing's entertainment, seen but an in- stant, but never to be forgotten. As he swept by Lafe Clayton waved his hand to the astonishcd people and shouted:
 Good night!"
 In another moment horse and riders had vanished in the gloom, and the stupefied crowd stood listening to the hoof- beats dying away down the road.
 Then, in spite of the rage and dis comfiture of Squire Powell and Ezra Bunker, Q cheer went up from half | hundred threats. 1t was plain that Lafe Clayton had the sympathy of that crowd. In exchanging the character of Paul Revere for that of Young Lochinvar, and running away with tho prospective bride of the old millionaire the young farmer had made hero ot himself in the eyes of the natives.
 Before l left Posey Bend the next day l learned that Lafe Clayton haC carefully planned the elopement; tha a minister was waiting at . farmhouse five miles away, and that he and Bessie
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the girls pap'S Jes' natcherly forcln' her to marry the old monoy-bags. That's why l say-hello" broke off the major, as he glanced out of the window, "hyer comes Lafe this minute"
 The door opened, and four or five heavily-booted men came stamping in. The foremost was tall, athletic young man, with a red but rather handsome face, sandy mustache and pair of frank blue eyes that twinkled with good humor.
 "Howdy, major!" exclaimed the young man, breezily.
 "Howdy, Lafe," returned the major, rising. "llowdy, boys," he added to the other members of the party.
 The newcomers contented them selves with curious glance in my di- rection, and then followed the land lord into an adjoining room, where the chinliing of glasses soon mingled musically with loud, cheery voices and frequent explosions of laughter.
 In few minutes the men came troop house. Maj. Thompson resumed his seat with the remark:
 That's Lafe Clayton-that-air san dy-complectcd feller. Lafe he'd been keepin' company with Squire Powcll's girl for nigh on to two year, an folks lowed they'd hitch, shore. Mighty likely sort of boy, Lafe is, an purity well off, too, but nothin' like as rich as old Ezry Bunker. That's why Ezry gifts the girl, an, as say, it's . dad burned shame"
 But your Mir. Clayton seems to be light-hearted enough" I suggested. "Hc doesn't give one the impression of i being downcast over the situation" That's what gifts me-" confessed the major, with puzzled look. Its been the talk O the neighborhood that Lafe was dead in love with the girl, an that she thought a powerful sight of him, an we lowed the pore boy 'ud jes' natcherly pine away eff he had to give her up. l didn't reckon he'd come to town to-day at all, but he tells me he's goin' to be at the doin's tonight an repersent one O them revolutionary chaps-Paul Revere, b'licve he said the feller's name was. Lafe's got the finest hoss in the county, an he's goin' to take that hoss right into the hall an on the platform, and play like he was this feller Paul Revere asset tin on his hoss. It kinder beats me, own up. Lowed he'd be purity torble disapp'inted, but he didn't act that away bit"
 At the hour appointed for the after noon meeting dropped into the towr hall. 1t was single-story building the hall being on level with tho street, and at one period in the history of Posey Bend had done duty as court house. That was before the count, seat had been removed to a mort fourishing town. was entertained by Judge Ganderbuck's tribute to tn, eagle, and joined Justify in the singin: of America" "The Star Spanglet Banner" and "The Battle Hymn of tn Republic"
 But what interested me most was sight of Bessie Powell, who was thcr, with her father, the squire. was sur prised to find her pretty girl, petit of form, with dark eyes and a ravish ing smile, and without the faintes suggestion of the coarse country maid en in her appearance or manner l be gan to feel something of Maj. Thomr sons indignation that so charming
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A Hint to Police Captains.

Judge Duffy-You are sentenced to the island for thirty days for being drunk and disorderly. Have you any, thing to say?
 Prisoner-Well, yes, I'd like to ask your honor question.
 "What is it?"
 "I have got wife and nine children. Couldn't we all go to the island togeth- CT and serve out the time in few days?"-Texas Siftings.
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stopped there long enough to be mar ried, after which they proceeded to his home.
 I have since learned that Squire Powell accepted the situation with good grace when he found that there was no help for it, but that Ezra Bunk CT refused to forgive either Bessie or Lafe, J. F. HENDERSON.
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A Real Saving.

The Lady Shopper-What? Pay [, for lamp like that? It's outrageous and won't pay it!
 The Astute Salcsman-You forget, madam, that the price has been reduced to S4.99.
 The Lady Shopper (reaching for her purse)--Oh, very well, then; I'll take it Chicago Record.
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A Sicn of Conuuest.

Madge-Young MT. Purstrings is confident that he's won that girl.
 Margaret-How do you know that?
 Madge-When he takes her to tEe theater now he makes her ride in a street car, and he used to get car riage.-Chicago Record.
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Tho Cause Of the Evil.

Visiting Englishman-What was it that first started the free lunch institu- tion in this country?
 Mir. Manhattan-i guess it must have been the constant influx of so many hungry foreigners.-Tr
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In RahY Time.

Benedicll 6 a. m.)-My dear, cant you do something to quiet that chIdT Mrs. Benedick (wearily wall>inSl- We'll, might hand him over to you!-+ IIarpcr's Bazar.
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An Ideal Profession.

"She is studying for a profession, you say?"
 "Yes; that of lecturer" '"An ideal profession, should say; at least for woman. Nothing to do but talk. ."-N. \. Press.
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Carrying Out the Figure,

"A human life," said the sentimental young man, lis poem-tragic, comic, sentimental as the case may be-"
 "Ycs," sighed Miss Passeigh, land so many of us are rejected manu- scripts. .r-Washington Star.
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Triumph,

Hear you settled that ten thousand dollar damage suit. Did you get as much as you expected?"
 Il should say did They paid me hundred dollars and all expenses-"-- Brooklyn Life.
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In Some Doubt.

Passer--What's going on in that hall?
 Policeman-Well, there's 8 lot of long-haired men and short-haired women there, but don't know whether it's a suffrage association or an athletic club.-N. Y. Weekly.
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A Manifest Lie,

Managing Editor-What did you dis charge Buffer for?
 City Editor-Lying. I sent him to interview Slug, the pugilist, and he re- ported that Slug wouldn't talk.-Puck.
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Of Cnnrse She Mnnld.

"I offer thee" exclaimed the prince in the story, my crown. Wilt share it with me?"
 The beauteous maiden smiled.
 Sure thing!" she answered. "Why shouldn't l? They are wearing mems styles in everything. Town Topics.
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Pcrsevering Man

Cumso-There is good deal of perSe- verance about Looney.
 Cawl1er incredulous(-What's that?
 Cumso-It's true. He persists in making a fool of himself. - Town Topics.
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Account Balanced.

Mir. Much-Who gave you the nickels Dicllie?
 Diclsie-Sister.
 MT. Much-For what?
 Dickie-Not telling you how old sha is.-N. Y. World.
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II N E~ V ington's glory. The garlands upEift for our liberties won' And sing fin your gladneSs his echoing story Whose sword swept for freedom the fields or tho sun.
 Not with gold nor with gems,
 But with evcrgrecns vcrnal And the banners Of stars that the continent Crown. crown we the chief of the heroes eternal, Who lifted his sword for the blsthright of manl He gave us nation, to make 1t immortal He laid down for Freedom the sword that he drew, And his shade leads us on to the radiant portal Of the glory of peace and the destinies new
 Not with gold, nor with gems,
 But with evergreens vernal, And the flags that the nations of liberty span Crown crown him the chief of the heroes eternal Who laid down his sword for the birthright of mani Lead, Face of the Future, serene in thy beauty, Till OCT the dead heroes the Peace star shall gleam, Tm Right shall be Might in the counsels of duty And the service of man be lifes glory su- preme
 Not with gold, nor with gems,
 But with evergrcens vernal, And tho flags that the nations in brotherhood span, Crown. crown VIC the chiof of the heroes eternal, Whose honor was gained by the service of manl o Spirit of Libertyi sweet are thy numbers The winds to thy banners their tribute shall bring While rolls the Potomac where Washington slumbers And his natal day comes with the angels of spring
 We follow thy counSels,
 O hero eternal, To highest achievements the school leads the van, And, crowning thy brow with the evergreens vernal, We offer our all to the service of man. --Hezekiah Butterworth, in Youths Com panion
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The Dog-Say, you Venus and Psyche, if only could get up there, I'd knock the stuffin' out of that living picture.-Life.
Answered.

Lord Bullbeefe-Aw, Miss Giddeigh, do you go in much for cycling, may l awsls?
 Miss Giddeigh-No, I always ride out doors, Lord Bullbeefe.-Town Topics
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Those Dear Girls.

Miss Elderly-I fainted last night Maude proposed?- Life.
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The Small Boys Festivity.

He cares not for the ballroom That grown folks patronize, The small but solid snowball Is just about his size.
 Detroit Free PresS
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Human Nature.

Human Nature. we modern men arc giants strong At framing resolutions, But when 1t comes to keeping them We are but Linputians.
 Kansas City Journal
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POSITIVE EVIDENCE.

Irate Merchant-I thought you said this safe was burglar proof.
 Agent-What more proof doyou want of burglars than that?-Judge.
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A CHANGE OF TUNE.

Pine Schooon other scholars tell hec and don't dare to lie
 
  PROF. TERRoRFIELD-Wel, ahyou be seated
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Willing to Risk 1t. Microbes may be In kisses,

As scientists declare; But what do youths and missea Who know just what the b,iss is, For blooming microbes carol
 Kansas Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06

The "New Process" system for
tempering steel at j. r. Pounds is
something that fills long felt want
of the farmer and will give entire sat
isfaction to all. Call and examine
work done by the new process.
This week, for the first time in its
history, THE REPUBLICAN is all printed
at home. Printing at home means a
great deal of extra work and consider
able extra expense. but we think by
so doing that we can better serve our
readers.
The delegate convention of the PEG.
Piles party met Wednesday afternoon
in the Firemen's hall. The attendance
was very light. The following gentle
men were appointed delegates to the
state convention which convenes in
Des Moines June IL: S. A. Heath,
Isaac Thomas, George Hitch and Ed
Hendricks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06
WEATHER REPORT.
CENTRAL STATION

CENTRAL STATION,
DEs MONIES, Iowa, June 4, 1895.
The past week witnessed a remark
able transition in the condition of crops.
and in the hopes of the people. The
daily mean temperature for the week
ending June 3rd was about 10 degrees
above normal. The high and hot winds
of the 9th and 2Sth. which threatened
serious damage to all crops, brought a
copious and well distributed rainfall on
the 30th, with local showers on June 1st,
I'd and Sd, affording abundant moisture
to nearly all parts of the state.
The result has been a notable trans
formation in the appearance of all
vegetation. Corn has made rapid pro-
g-ess in recovery from its setback by
cold weather aud the cut worms. The
damage has been mainly repaired by
replanting, and most reports show that
a good stand has been obtained, with
about an average condition.
Oats and other small grain are doing
well. Potatoes are now quite promis-
ing. Pastures and meadows show some
improvement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

This week closes the work of the
Audubon public schools for the year
1895. Throughout the entire year the
work has been very encouraging and
is now brought to a most successful
close.
TO the pupils great credit is due for
their perseverance in sticking close
to their work and all have made a uni
form advance not only in the branches
OF study but, in what is of more
moment the discipline that prepares
them for the sterner duties of life.
Congratulation is due to Superintend-
ent Hooker and his efficient corps of
teachers fOr the good work of the year,
which we are informed is one of the
best in the history of our schools.
, To these workers belong the honor
for the work which was so beautifully
exemplified at the commencement ex-
cises Tuesday evening.
Audubons public schools rank with
any in the state and the policy of the
Board of Education is, as it always has
been, to keepup to their high standard,
and the exercises of Tuesday evening
show their wisdom i'll the selection of
instructors to carry on the work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06
WHO WILL BE GOVERNOR

The canvass for the republican GU
bernatOrial nomination goes merrily
on. Only last week another candidate
SHE'D his caster into the field. This
newest on the list is Hon. w. S. Rus
sell, of Dallas county. Mr.. Russell in
all probability has no chance for the
nomination, but then every man has
the right to announce himself for office
if he so desires.
Among leading candidates there
seems to be little change in their rela
tive positions. Each mans friends
claim that their favorite is in advance
of his competitors.
The warmest contest seems to be be-
tween General Drake, Secretary Nc.
Farland and Senator Harsh, and bids
fair to become rather personal. An
attack on the record of Gen. Drake by
the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the
Corning Gazette has stirred up the
gentleman's friends to make a very
spirited reply.
Senator Harlan, contrary to the ex.
pectatiOns of many, is still in the con.
| test and his distinguished services in
the past will no doubt bring him a
large support outside of his own local
| ity.
Candidates Ormsby, Kamrar and
Parrott while not largely considered in
southwest Iowa, are carrying on lively
campaigns in their various sections.
AS far as our county is concerned
the leading all candidates have theil
| friends and admirers and the chances
are that the delegation will 90 to the
| convention without instruction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06
DISTRICT SCHOOL FETE.

The district schools of Audubon
county under the auspices of the orders
of Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen,
will participate in grand basket pic
mic on Friday June 18th, 1895. Every
body is invited to attend. A very en-
PERTAINING program is arranged, and
the amusements will be pleasing to
young and old. The grove is one of
the best and will be "fxed for comfort"
with ample seats for two thousand peo-
pie. Speakers will be present. Come
everybody and bring the dear children.
This is the first annual "Fete" of this
kind. Give it a good start and partici-
pate. All meet in Gray at 8 o'clock a.
m, sharp. WI. LANCELOT,
Committee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI.

The Alumni of the Audubon High
School will observe the third anniver
sary of their organization as a society
next Saturday night. A reception aud
banquet will be rendered to the class OF
'95 at the q. A. r. hall. The following
is the program for the evening:
Toastmaster-E. S. Van Gorder.
Greeting to the class of '95-
j. Nj. Graham.
Responsibilities Soar.
Music
Literary work in school life
Fred Blume.
The new woman
Harry Dickinson.
4 teachers reverie-Carrie Cooley.
Music.
Our social relations-Julia Wilson.
Fads-Roy Funk.
The alumni-Gene Culver,
Music.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06

It's word Of advice and suggestion.
1t will save you money If you heed it.
Times are not as good as they were.
They are improving, but still we must
all retrench. Formerly we could afford
to subscribe for half dozen, possibly
even dozen, newspapers and maya
zines. Now we must get along with
two OF. three. Our home paper we
must have-can't get along without
that anyhow. We always found a good
deal in the other papers and magazines
that we didn't especially care for. If
we cauld just get good weekly jour
nal that would give us the cream of all
these other papers and magazines, the
things best worth reading and preserv-
ing, we could save both money and
time, and still up with the worlds do
ing and thinking. Well now you can
get such journal-PUBLIC OPINION,
published in New York City. Write
for sample copy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06
SHERIFF'S SALE.
II, NJ. TALBOT

II. NJ. TALBOT
VS..
NJ. a. MARSHALL ct al.
BY virtue of a special execution directed to
me from the Clerk OF the District Court OF
Audubon county, Iowa, on a Judgment rendered
in The District Court on the 29th day of May
1895, in favor of II, NJ. Talbot as plaintiff and
against NJ. A. Marshall and j. G. Sharp as de-
PENDANTS for the sum of Seven Hundred and
Sixty-eight dollars and Ten cents, s76S. 10, and
costs taxed at Fifteen dollars and Eghty-five
cents, Sl5.s5, and accruing costs, and Forty
three dollars and Four cents, s43.04 attorneys
fees. have levied upon the following mort
gagged premises hereinafter described to satisfy
said execution to-wit: Lots twelve (l2) and
Thirteen Q3) all In block forty-six (46) in the
town OF Audubon, Iowa. And ! will offer the
same for sale to the highest bidder for cash in
hand on the Goth day OF June A. ID. 1895, in
front Of the court house In Audubon at the
hour of O'Clock p. m. OF said day, when and
where due attendance will be given by the un-
dersigned.
Dated at Audubon, this Dist day Of May 1895.
WIN. s. ARMSTRONG;,
Sheriff Of Said County.
NAsHIPHELPs & MosIER,
Attorneys. 234
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Hoods pills act easily, yet promptly and
efficiently, on the liver and bowels. sSe.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
WIN. LEET,

WIN. LEET,
vs..
P. G. PETERSON, ct al.
BY virtue of a special execution directed to
me from the Clerk of the District Court Of
Audubon county, Iowa, on judgment rendered
in said court on the Goth day OF May 1896, in
favor of VIM. Leet as plaintiff and against P. G.
Peterson ct al as defendants for the sum of
Three Thousand Two Hundred and Eighty
two dollars and Twenty-four cents S3,282 "a,
and costs taxed at Twenty-one dollars and Five
cents, S2l 05, and accruing costs, and Seventy
two dollars and Eighty-two cents, $72S2 at
torney's fees. 1 have levied upon the follow
ing mortgaged premises hereinafter described
to satisfy said execution to-wit: The SOuth-half
of the southeast quarter and the southeast
quarter OF the southwest quarter of section
twenty-Seven (27) and the northwest quarter of
the northwest quarter of section thirty 600, all
in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (79) all in range thirty
six 1861, west 9Th p. M, Audubon county, Iowa.
And will offer the same for sale to the highest
bidder for cash in hand on the 3rd day of July
A. ID. 1895, in front of the court house in Audi
bon at the hour of o'clock a. m. of said day,
when and where due attendance will be given
by the undersigned.
Dated at Audubon, this 4th day of June 1895,
VIM. s. ARMSTRONG,
Sheriff Of Said County.
+. NJ. ARMSTRONG,
Deputy.
NASH, PHELPS & MosIER,
Attorneys pa ,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06

William. Martin johnson. who illus
trated the Garfield" edition of ''Ben
Hur" for the Harpers, and also their
editions of "The Cloister and the
Hearth" and "Hypatia," becomes the
art editor of The Ladies' Home journal
on June LIST, leaving New York to re-
side permanently In Philadelphia. Mr..
Barton Cheyney, clever newspaper
man who has been attached to the press
of Delaware and Pennsylvania, is also
added to the Journals editorial staff as
one of Mr.. Bok's principal associates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06
THE CONVENTIONS.

Republican State Convention, Des
Moines, July 10th.
Democratic State Convention, Mar,
shalltown. August 9TH.
Populist State Convention, Des
Moines, June 18th.
Democratic Free Silver State Con.
ventiOn, Des Moines, June 9th.
Prohibition State Convention, Des
Moines, July 10Th.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06

HOUSE FOR SALE.-A good ten room
house, good new barn, cellar under
house, cistern, well, and out buildings
and two good lots, for sale, either cash,
or on time, payments to suit purchaser
Property located in Audubon, near
business part of town. A bargain if
sold within sixty days.
M. E. LAWToN,
15-tf Worthington, Mimi.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06
STOCK AND FEEDING CATTLE.

Thos. f. Musson has stock and feed
ing cattle, natives and good quality
for sale. The stock may be seen any
time in the railroad eighty east of Au
dubon. Terms cash, or good banka5le
paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-06-06

On May 21st and June 18th, the G..
NJ. & st. p. Ry., will sell Special Home
Seekers excursion tickets at one fare
for the round trip. Minimum round
trip rate 500. For further informa-
ton inquire of agent G. NJ. & st. P.
Railway.