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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
WANTS A WIFE.
A Clinton Widower Anxious to Re
enter the Matrimonial state.


Poor Relief Commissioner Paul Brew
er, while not the agent for matri-
monial bureau, says the Dubuque
Times, has nevertheless received let
ter from Clinton widower, who wants
to get wife. He says, among other
things:
II am in search of a wife Now, IL you
Know OF any widow among the poor of
your city that is worthy and straight and
would make man a good wife-one that
Is ordinarily intelligent and passably
good-looking. from 3 to 40. or a little
either way, with one or two children
that are not young Zone without any chill
dren preferred). now that is the kind of a
woman that 1 am looking for. have a
large house, well furnished. / should like
to have you recommend such a woman to
me. IL she should feel tender about writ
ing to me, give me her address and will
break the ice. Whoever fills the bill will
have a good home and be treated kindly.
am sawyer and filler and my wages run
from S5S to $50 per month. and work here
in the summer and in Texas in the win
ter. lost my wife last spring and my
daughter has been keeping house for me,
but she is going away next fall, The rea-
son l have written this is that If you see
any widow who will pass muster you can
read 1t TO her or let her read it,. Now,
II there is no widow up there who wants
home, why then you can show this let
ter to some young girl about 20, who has
been fooled and left to scratch for her
self l want her to be honest and true.
and be able to have her neighbors recon-
mend her; then there will be no "kick" on
her. l can give satisfactory references to
all who may want them"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
FUNERAL OF DIR. BALL.
A Prominent Member OF the Medical
Fraternity at Rest.


Fraternity at Rest.
The funeral of DR., John NJ. Ball was
held from the First Methodist Episco-
pal church in Waterloo and was largely
attended by old settlers, members of
the medical fraternity, the Grand Army
of the Republic and masonic order. Dr.
Ball was born in Steubenyille, o., May
IL, 1912. He was of Quaker descent, his
ancestors coming across the Atlantic
with William Penn. He was related to
Mary Washington, mother of George
Washington. Dr. Ball was thought to
be the oldest living relative at the time
of his death of the Washington family.
He studied medicine at Cleveland, o.,
and continued to practice his profess
sion until he reached the age of 20. In
the late war DR.. Ball occupied every
position on the medical staff of the
United States army from assistant sur
geon to that of medical director of a
district.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
News I'm Brief.

j. II. Charlton, farmer near Have
lock, lost his barn and II head of horses
by fire.
Matthew Snare was killed in mine
at Thornburg. He was caught by fall
ing slate, death being instantaneous.
John +. Williams, tool grinder at
the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
shops in Dubuque, was fatally injured
by the bursting of an emery wheel.
The executive committee of the North
eastern Teachers Association of Iowa
has decided to hold the annual meeting
in Cedar Rapids on October 81, % and
%.
Mr.. John Yuenger, an old and we'll
known citizen, was found dead from
heart disease in his back yard in Bur-
lington.
Mrs. Daniel Earhart, wife of retired
farmer, died at Clinton, aged 72 years.
She had lived in Clinton county since
1852.
George d. Stages, of Dewitt, chairman
of the board of supervisors of Clinton
county and president of the Clinton
county fair, is dead.
George S. Swires and f. j. Strater
have been appointed members OF the
civil service board at Atlantic.
The contract has been let by the c.,
M. & ST. p. railroad for the erection of
new $50 900 passenger station in Cedar
Rapids.
The seventh reunion of the associa-
ton of the survivors of the Twenty
fourth Iowa infantry volunteers was
held at Upton.
A large grain elevator is being built
at Vail.
Warden Madden, of the Anamoosa
penitentiary, has procured two trained
bloodhounds, to be used in trailing es-
capped prisoners.
The second biennial meeting of the
Catholic societies of Iowa will be held
in lie Mars October IL and 10.
The midsummer meeting of the Iowa
telephone companies was held in Cedar
Rapids.
The twelfth annual convention of the
Iowa State Association of Christian En-
deavor was held in Dubuque.
Fire started by tramps destroyed the
large barn, IL horses and other contents
belonging to Anna Donohue and her
sons, half mile east of Rock Rapids.
J. j. Roberts, principal of the jublic
schools at Junction City, was robbed of
$3.50 and watch by three men while
walking from Cotter 70 Junction City.
John Hagerman, of New Vienna. was
killed in a collision on the Great West
ern at Alta Vista. He was prosperous
farmer about so years old.
Frank Meyer, a young farmer residing
seven miles north of Davenport, received
injuries from a fall through bridge
which proved fatal.
Max Luehr, aged 13, and Andrew Nal.
chau, aged ten, were drowned in the
Mississippi river at Davenport. The
lads were out in skiff which capsized.
John Walters, aged rs, was found
dead in a thicket near Winterset. He
was in the habit of carrying between
$500 and $500 on his person, and it was
gone.
David Call, aged SO, and for the last
quarter century a resident of Iowa
Falls, is dead.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
IOWA NEWSLETTER.
Novak, Charged with Murder,
Brought Back from Alaska.
State Fair Prospects-Condition OF
Gov. Drake-A Noble Charity
History Recalled -A Gala
Time at PelIa.
Especial correspondence.l


Des Moines, Ia, Sept. Crank No
wax, Bohemian, charged with murder,
arson and defalcation and an attempt
TO swindle life insurance companies of
$4,000, was turned over to Sheriff Met
calf, of Benton county, last Thursday
morning by Detectives Perrin and
Klause, and the man who has become
so notorious throughout the country
is now in Jail at Belle PLANE. In an in
terview he discussed his plans for the
future, but refused to discuss the
charges against him. He is going to
tell his story to the jury, he said, and
if they believed it he would be acquit-
ted; if not he would take his medicine.
In the meantime he did not care to see
either his family, relatives or friends,
requesting them not to call on him, as
he had nothing to say, and they could
do him no good.
Novak told story after story of his
experience in Alaska and the North
west Territory, how he tramped with a
party of eight through the Chilkat pass
from Juneau, how they built their boat
on Lake Bennett for the long trip to
Dawson City, of life as he saw it with a
fleeing glance, of the gold excitement,
the journey down the Yukon, the stop
at ST. Michaels, the journey to Seattle
and the trip home. In concluding he
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

speakers and grand parade filled the
spectators with delight. In the line
were 20 girls, from IL to is years of
age, all dressed in white short dresses,
red and blue sashes, and bare-headed.
each girl carrying a red, white and blue
umbrella. Following them came col
lection of first settlers-men who were
young men and boys in 1S47, when the
settlement was made. In one convey
ance were 16 men and women who came
to Pella as married folks. Among them
were only two couples intact. The
other r. were widows and widowers,
and all past 20, some of them almost
90 years Of age. TWAS pathetic sight.
The entire celebration was a complete
success.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
IOWA CHRISTIANS.
Delegates from All Over the state
Meet I'm OskalOosn.

Delegates from All over the state
Meet in Oskaloosn.
About 300 delegates from all over
Iowa met in Oskaloosa to attend the
twenty-eighth annual session of the
Iowa Christian convention and the
seventeenth session of the Womans'
Board of Missions. The president, Mrs.
Ella M. Huffman, of Prescott, called the
convention to order and Mrs. G. A. RAJ
gin, of Oskaloosa, gave the address of
welcome, responded to by Mrs. A. u.
Williams, of Des Moines. The annual
report showed that there are 90 mis-
sionaries in foreign fields and 80 in the
home states supported by the National
society. They have an income Of about
100000 per year. OF this amount Iowa
contributed $4,000 last year. There are
2,7S7 members of the society in Iowa,
the growth having been very large for
the year. In the national organization
there are about 10000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
A STRANGE EXPERIENCE.
Servant Becomes Insane and Gre
ntes u Lively Scene.


ntes a Lively Scene.
The family of Rev. l.. /. Jenner passed
through strange experience at lie
Mars. The woman servant, Minnie
Singer, went insane, and just after Mr..
and Mrs. Jenner left the breakfast table
the woman picked up plates one after
another and smashed them on the floor.
Then she struck across the table at the
little girl with a carving knife. The
screams of the child brought the
parents to the rescue, but the woman
acted like wild animal and tried to
destroy everything in her reach. Sew
eral neighbors went to the rescue and
the maniac was overpowered before
she injured anyone. Miss Singer is 26
years old and strong woman. Had
her outbreak occurred at less oppor-
tune time she could easily have killed
several persons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
New Through Passenger Route for
Colorado, Utah and California.

The Chicago Times Herald of August
q says that on September IL the new
traffic alliance between the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul railway and the Chicago,
feet, and on that date the former will send
its first Denver sleeper out of Chicago. This
will be attached to its regular night train for
Omaha, and will be delivered there to the
Rock Island. On October the tourist car
route over these two lines, the Colorado
Midland and Southern Pacific, will be inau-
week between Chicago and San Francisco.
For further details regarding this new route
call on or address Geo. ii. Heatford, General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, c., M. & st. p.
Ry., 40 Old Colony Building. Chicago, ILL.,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Settled Out of Court.

Miss Title Boerkman commenced
suit at Perry against Frank b. Tedrow
for damages, asking the sum of $4,000
as healer for a stricken heart on ac-
count of Tedrow's broken promise to
marry her. The parties concluded to
settle the matter out of court and
reached conclusion whereby Title
stops weeping and Frank sleeps with
cut seen things at night" The terms
of the settlement are not known, but it
is reported that about 5000 paid the
bill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
THE STATE UNIVERSITY.
Prospects Of n Large Attendance Dur
ing the Next Term.

The State University of Iowa Off
Gals at Iowa City are exceedingly busy
making preparations for the term
which opens September Is. They say
that there is every prospect of large
attendance. The new hospital is near.
ing completion, and the Old library
building, seriously damaged by fire
will soon be in shape again. Fifteen
thousand volumes remain from the old
library, and Librarian Rich and his
staff are busy cataloguing mass OF
new books.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
IOWA STATE NEWS.
Corn in Excellent shape.

The Illinois Central Railroad company
received crop reports and samples of
corn in Dubuque from Iowa stations.
The late planted corn is still in the milk,
but the bulk of the crCp is within 80
days of maturity and some is already
beyond danger. The reports are gen
orally fiattering with regard to all
crops, and agents predict a large yield
of corn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Took 6.O2I Ballots.

The record-breaking deadlock in the
Tenth district republican senatorial
convention was broken at Winfield in
the nomination of Col. d. j. Palmer.
He was chosen by reclamation on mo-
ton of w. +. Kopp, his opponent from
Henry county. The end was reached
after 6,021 ballots had been taken, each
resulting in tie.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
IOWA CENTRAL EARNINGS.
The Monthly Statement Shows nm In
crease of Business.

The regular monthly statement of
the earnings and disbursements of the
Iowa Central railway for the month OF
July has been issued from the Office of
General Auditor T. /. WATSON. The re-
port, compared with the same month
last year, shows an increase in earn
ings of $6,337.76. The total earnings
were $134 ,420.79; total operating ex-
penses, $S9,666O9; Fixed charges in
GLIDING improvements, $37, 667.s3; total
expenditures, $127, 1882; showing a
balance to net income of $7,OS9s7.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
ONE OF THE FORTUNATE.
OsIar Lamppexe, Who Got Over $3.50.
900 I'm the kIOndilSc.

Oskar Lamppeze, one of the wealthy
men who have returned from the Klon-
dixie, is visiting relatives in Ottumwa.
He went to Alaska two years ago and
returned with over $150,O00. He left a
claim there which he estimates is worth
100000. His cousin, Bert Elkins, of
Ottumwa. and former Secretary of
State Mcfarland, who represents Des
Moines syndicate, expect to make a con-
tract with him to work the claim on
shares. He refuses to sell, although
offered 100000 cash by Mr.. Mcfarland
Messrs. Mcfarland and Elkins expect
to leave in February for the Klondike,
Mr.. Lamppeze's wife accompanied him
to Alaska.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Were in the PARTY.

Mrs. L. L. Estes and daughter, of Web
ster City, and Mrs. j. H. Andrews, OF
Boone, who are making a tour of the
west, had thrilling experience in the
Yellowstone park. They were with a
party of so or GO, making up seven
coach loads of people. While travelling
through the hills of the park the party
were held up by two masked robbers
1t is against the law to carry fire arms
in the park, and not a person in the
party was armed, and they were com.
PEELED to give up their valuables.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Pioneer Picnic.

Rain practically spoiled the twentieth
annual picnic of the Territorial and
State Pioneers association of Clinton
county, held at Joyce's park, in Lyons,
but in spite of the weather a large
number gathered. The venerable
Judge Parrin, of Cedar Rapids, secre.
tary to Gov. Lucas, first territorial gov
ernor of Iowa, was in the city by invi-
tation, but owing to the inclement
weather was unable to go to the park
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Mere nuna,e. Of Nerves.

Some peevish, querulous people seem
mere bundles OF nerves. The least sound
agitates their sensoriums and ruffles their
tempers. No doubt they are born SO. But
may not their nervousness be ameliorated,
If not entirely relieved? Unquestionably,
and with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. BY
cultivating their digestion, and insuring
more complete assimilation of the food with
this admirable corrective, they will expert.
ence speedy and very perceptible gain in
nerve quietude. Dyspepsia, biliousness,
Bitters
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Try GraIn-o, Try Grained,

package of GRAIN.O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult. All who try it like it. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java
but it is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive it without
distress. IA the price OF coffee. l5c and
70 cts per package. Sold by all grocers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Prosperity of Farmers In Underwater,
Virginia..

There is cause for rejoicing among the
farmers in Virginia. The crops of mel
ons, potatoes, peanuts, general grain and
truck have been unsurpassed and the prices
obtained in the Washington, Baltimore.
Philadelphia and New York markets have
been the highest ever paid.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each
month Settlers tickets will be sold from
Chicago and the Northwest over the Big
-Four and the Chesapeake & Ohio Ry., at
greatly reduced rates. For particulars and
descriptive pamphlet of Virginia, address L.
J.; .Truitt, N. w. p. A., No. pa Clark ST.,
Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Loses n Leg.

Congressman ID. B. Henderson's left
leg was removed at the knee joint in
Dubuque. The amputation was made
to arrest the decay of the bone and was
completely successful. He was shot in
the foot at the battle of Corinth. The
foot was amputated the following Feb
ruary and the leg has troubled him at
irregular intervals since.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
DIE OF POISON.
Four Children in jackson County Eat
Poisonous Weeds.

The children of Nicholas Koppes, Of
Otter Creek, in Jackson county, and
Mathew Writ, were playing together
in the woods Three of the Koppes
children complained of being sick after
going home. A doctor was sent for, and
when he arrived he found that the chill
dren had eaten poison. Two of the
Koppes children were beyond medical
aid and died. While the doctor was at
Koppes', Mr.. Writ came for him, as
two of his children were very sick.
For a short time they were thought to
be out of danger, but later these two
died making four deaths. The children
had eaten iimson seeds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
A NOVEL WEDDING.
Sensation at the Marriage of n Couple
in IndianOla.

in IndianOln.
A novel wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver st. John
in Indianola when Mr.. Carl Chilson and
Miss Maude st. John were joined in
wedlock. Just as the ceremony was
concluded Miss Addie McCorkle, now of
Pleasantville, appeared upon the scene
and pushing her way into the company,
approached the groom and asked what
he meant by the action just taken,
claiming she was the betrothed of Mr..
Chilson and was engaged to become his
wife. Considerable excitement pre-
vailed for time and the wouldbe bride
retired with heavy heart. The parties
are all well known and respected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Killed by nm Omcer.

Robert Liddle was shot and killed in
his home at Belle Plaine by Night
Policeman Charles Warnock. Liddle
was blacksmith, addicted to liquor,
and was abusing his family when the
officer arrived. Liddle ordered the off
GERS out of the house, accompanying
the demand with threat and move
toward him, when Warnock shot him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Drake Reelected.

At the annual meeting in Oskaloosa
of the Iowa Christian convention the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Gov. f. NJ. Drake, reelected; vice
president, III. O. Breeder, Des Moines;
corresponding secretary, A. NJ. Hag-
gard, Oskaloosa; recording secretary,
j. w. McCash, Des Moines; treasurer,
w. w. Williams, Des Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Recall Early Days.

The nineteenth annual reunion of the
old settlers of Jefferson county was
held at Fairfield with big crowd in
attendance. The principal speeches
were made by III. Heaton and j. C.
Mitchell. An interesting programme
of music and amusements was carried
out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Found After Many Years.

has just found his only sister, Mrs.
Alma Cook, of Stuart, from whom he
had been separated % years. Mrs.
Cook, when five months old, was adopt
ed into family from whom she be-
came separated, and for II years was
lost from all relatives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
An Alleged Shortage.

A shortage of $4,000 in the treasury
of Mitchell county is said to have been
discovered. 1t is alleged to have been
caused during the time w. b. Pelton
was treasurer six years ago. Two
weeks ago Pelton was gored to death
by bull. His son. S. II. Pelton, who
has been deputy for the last 12 years,
has resigned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Killed by n Bridge.

When the 1885 train came into Mus
catine from Wilton blood was seen drip
ping from a coach. A young man was
discovered on the roof of a car with his
head badly damaged, having been
struck by an overhead bridge. He was
taken down, but expired before reach
ing the platform. He proved to be the
only son of widow in poor circum-
stances living in Geneseo, Ill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Outdone.

Prof. DECENTRALIZATION was great
philosopher. BY observing the Eisra fall 81
an apple he discovered the law of gravity
Smithers-That's nothing By simply bit
ing an apple Eve discovered the gravity OF
lawn. Y. Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
-
More TerrihIn

Hewitt-My wife, was looking for dry
goods store yesterday and by mistake she
walked into u saloon next door.
Jewett-That was terrible.
Yes. she found me inside. IN. Y.
Truth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

Autobiographical- The self-made man
was speaking, He said-"My father was a
raiser OF hogs. There was large family of
us and then his voice was drowned by the
applause.--Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

We will pay salary of $40 per week and
expenses for man with rig To Introduce our
Poultry Mixture and insect Destroyer in the
country. Address, with stamp, Perfection
Mig. Co., Parsons, Kan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline,
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle 4
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

Nobody is too poor to have lace curtains.
Washington Democrat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

A Natural Inference. you hear what
Whimpleton's little boy said when they
showed q 10, him the twins" mo; what was
1t He said: There! Mamma has been
gettin' bargains again. Tit. Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

Nothing makes woman so mad as for an
other woman whom she does not like /,
make dress like hers. Washington Dem
ocrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

We never value money as much as we do
right after having spent it foolishly.-Wash.
ington Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

When woman takes off her coat at
church it is not necessarily n sign that she is
too -WashingLon Demncrat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

use Piso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice. DIR. g. w. Patter-
son, lnkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

Great minds may run in the same chan
mel, but there is plenty of room for more
Washington Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money If il fails to cure. 25t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09
Mcviclcr'a Thcnter, Chicago.

Thomas w. Keene, Americas foremost
tragic actor, will open two months engage
ment September 5, in Richard Ill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

Halls Catnrrh Cure
l. Constitutional Cure. Price Toe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

HOW to get We'll.
Send for free pamphlet. Garfield Park San.
itariunl, 1916 Washington boulv'd, Chicago
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-09

Fire destroyed six business houses
and one dwelling at Sac City. 1t origi-
mated in the rear of ID. II. Herrold's
grocery. Total loss, $4,000.