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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02
THE Big
STORE....
DECEMBER
NECESSITIES

Supply your needs at the
Big Store. You will always
find our store equal to the de.
mands with right prices and
qualities. Try any of our de
partments and judge for your,
self.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02
Underwear
Department

We are showing the best
values in men women's and
children's underwear in Audi.
bon. We can keep you warm
at very little expense if you
will only give us chance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02
BROOKLYN, N. Y. Dec. /, 1897.

BROOKLYN, N. I. Dec. i, 1897.
Geo. E. Kellogg, audubon, Ia
ave are not pressing sales at 80 cents
and will only accept small applications
at that price. We shall soon make a
complete detailed report simultaneously
with the raise of price Of shares to 100
cents without further notice."
(Slgned) DAVIS,
President, G. X. of A.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02
Public Sale.

I will sell the following described
property at public sale at my farm on
section IA, Melville township, one mile
north and one mile east of Melville Center
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER s.
Commencing at o'clock. 6 head of
cattle, consisting of four cows giving
milk, three fresh in January, one fresh
in March and two calves, one steer and
one heifer; 3 head of horses, consisting
of two work horses and one yearling colt;
ID head thrifty shoats, dozen chickens,
10 stands Italian bees, one and one-half
sets farm harness. ! binder, hay load
er, hay fork complete, ! end-gate
seeder. l Intersection lever harrow, 2
farm wagons, / corn planter and check
row, 2 cultivators, one walking and one
riding.
TERMs.-13 months time will be given
on notes of approved security. No in
terest if paid when due No property to
be removed until settled for. per cent
off for cash. WIN. HUNT.
r. N. CARPER, Auctioneer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Pianos sold at factory prices for thirty
days only. Prices range from sl35.00
and upward. You will save from $3.50.
90 too 1880. Catalogues sent free.
e. HUCHRNDoRF,
tt Atlantic, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

C. w. Thelkeld, of Des Moines, special
agent of the Kimball Company, is in the
city and is talking of starting a music
store here with A. T. Drake. They will
handle musical instruments and sewing
machines and occupy the Burnside
buil6inp
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Henry B. Herbert was surprised Sat
urday evening just before taking the
train for his return trip to Washington
to have the Audubon band to serenade
him. The band and several of Mr.. Her.
bert's friends then accompanied him
down to the depot where several more
pieces were played and farewell was
said. Mr. Herbert has host of friends
here who realize his worth and who wish
him well in his work at the capitol.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Theo. F. Myers and daughter Helen,
returned Friday from accompanying his
sister, Mrs. Kloos, of Malcom, as far on
her homeward journey as Des Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Watches and clocks at Cowles'.

Sheriff Jones was Brayton business
visitor yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

o. G. Donaldson, township clerk down
in Audubon township, was county seat
visitor yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

The lady Ministries promise to draw a
big house both nights. The entertain
ment will be worth the admission and
the cause, the library, is a most worthy
one. We hope the entertainments will
be very successful. See the programs
in this issue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Beautiful holiday goods in jewelry
silverware, cut glass and chinaware at
Cowles'.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Amelia Dorathy Turnow died at the
home of Jens Marquesen in this city
Friday of last week, of consumption, and
was buried from the Baptist church
Sunday, Rev. Sommerville preaching the
sermon. The deceased was born in
Denmark in 1872 and came to this coun-
try five years ago. Her parents were
both dead and her only near relative
living is sister in the old country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Sheriff Jones was Brayton business
visitor yesterday.
Beautiful holiday goods in jewelry
silverware, cut glass and chinaware at
Cowles'.
( o. G. Donaldson, township clerk down
in Audubon township, was county seat
visitor yesterday.
Sherman Wright made business trip
to Atlantic Saturday evening returning
home Sunday morning.
Jewelry makes nice presents. Call
at Cowles' jewelry store and you will
find something you want.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. ID. Allen returned
home yesterday from visit of some
weeks with friends in Kansas.
Miss Jennie Low returned home to
Atlantic Saturday morning from weeks
visit with her brother, Fred Low.
Money to loar Improved real estate
for sale. A. f. BEAsON
26tf Office in Bilharz building
John Sherman returned home Tues
day evening from visit with relatives
and friends at Victor, Marengo and In
dianola.
My advice to you is, put plenty of
Raisins in your mince pies for you can
get 4 lbs of dandy good ones at Burdick's
for 25 cents.
Our readers will notice that we now
print the Chicago markets up to date.
They are on the local page just above
the Audubon markets.
Copper King" stock sold at 5 cents
per share in May, 1897, are now worth
so cents per share and will be advanced
to 100 cents soon.
GEO. E. KELLOGG, Agt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02
Program.

For educational meeting in Audubon ON
Saturday, December Is, 1897:
Paper-Primary Language. ...............
-. =. ...... Mrs. Elizabeth Carver
Discussion ............ 49,. Miss Flora Farquhar
Paper-The Advantage of Child Study .......
...... ........ ...........M Miss Carrie Nielsen
Discussion .... 80. ........... Roy T.. Mccain
Paper How shall we teach history to begin
nerS?. ....... ......... E. Miss Kittie Schneider
Discussion ..... -. .. .............J. w. Smith
The SpcGr Method III Arithmetic. ......
.............. -. ....... . &C.. Miss Eva LlSe
Discuss on Miss Olcna Olsen and Julia Wilson
Teaching @ramm"" to hrgiHncr.-with or with
out the text b00k.... ....... .MrS.N. :. Jones
Discussion .... ...... go. E. Miss Mabel Keith
A Talk by 800. .... ........ Supt. d. =. Repass
full attendance is dcSireh this meeting.
Come prepared 20 SAY something
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Old winter is either getting in its work
early or is arranging for having ire
mendously big time this winter. Zero
weather in November and ten below and
snow the first of December is starting at
a rapid gait.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

President Brown, of Simpson College,
preached two good sermons at the M. E.
church here Sunday. He presented the
educational cause in the morning in an
especially attractive way.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Sherman Wright made business trip
to Atlantic Saturday evening returning
home Sunday morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Tickets on sale Friday morning, Dec.
Sd. Prices, 35C and Csc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

DR.. Chas. McLeran, who is completing
his course in dentistry at Omaha, visited
at his home here from Thanksgiving till
Sunday, returning to Omaha Sunday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

G. X Halock and Tom McGovern, of
Brayton, passed through town this
morning on their way to Northeastern
Nebraska to purchase five cars of stock
cattle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. +. ID. Allen returned
home yesterday from a visit of some
weeks with friends in Kansas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Miss Jennie Low returned home to
Atlantic Saturday morning from weeks
visit with her brother, Fred Low.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Jewelry makes nice presents. Call
at Cowles jewelry store and you will
find something you want.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Money to loaL improved real estate
for sale. A. +. BEAsON
26tf Office in Bilharz building.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

John Sherman returned home Tues
day evening from a visit with relatives
and friends at Victor, Marengo and In
| dianola.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

Our readers will notice that we now
print the Chicago markets up to date.
They are on the local page just above
the Audubon markets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-02

living Pictures. ....Mrs. Annis Weighton
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Assisted by Club
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
TERSELY TOLD.

We have reduced the price of Jules Le- raux Et Cie fine old Cognac Brandy to $1 PER BOTTLE. H. Barnard, Third avenue and Nineteenth street, sole agent for the We Clcquot Pensardin) Cham pagne and "The Gin Cucurbita. Co.'s'' Watermelon Gin for kidney trouble Tel ephone 467. -es' .ss,--- -|.-.a
 Just received, 1000 pairs Banister Russia calf and vici kid in all, the new styles, all shades, sizes to II, last A to E. We are receiving large shipments of women and childrens tans and blacks, Oxfords and button shoes. These goods are from the best factories in the coun- try and selected with great care. to style and wear T. c. King, 2026 First avenue
 The many friends of John Brown, the genial and whole-souled chief clerk at Gelder's restaurant, are psrplexed to un- rstand what is in the wind He seems to posses some knowledge superior to his friends, but whether it is of the good things to eat there or that he is about to enter the ranks of 3the benedicts is not quite clear At any rate, his friends wish him well, and congfatulate him upon his success '"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
The Legislature of Ala- bana and Building and Loan Associatians.

The general assembly of Alabama at its last session, acted a law reouiring all building and loan associations in tba state to reduce their interest charges to those in force by the Jefferson County Building and Loan associate of Bir- mingham, Ala. This association Invites all who desire to invest money in q safe and conservative institution to investi- gate it's plans; also those who wish to borrow. per cent. participating and 2 per cent dividend stock are most de. sirable investments for idle money. Definite contract, economical manage ment, conservative estimates are it's strong points.
 Write or call on us for literature. F. W. DIXON President.
 N. W. POLK, Vice-President.
 J. H. BARR, Treasurer.
 H. B. URQUHART, Secretary.
 J. H. MILLER. A Attorney
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
MONETARY REFORMS.
Convention-Hanna Says the Work Must Be Pushed.

Indianapolis, Ind, April S.-The execu- tive committe of the Indianapolis mone- tary reform convention has asked fur ther aid of the commercial organizations of the country. Blank copies of a peti- tion are being sent out from this city to the secretaries of the boards of trade and other commercial organization and also to all who attend the convention as delegates. The petition is addressed to the senators and representatives and urges the necessity of reform in the na- tional currency and banking legislation. A letter accompanying the petition is signed by H. H. Hanna, chairman. This letter says:
 "The members of the senate and house of representatives need proof of public demand for legislation upon the lines of the Indianapolis monetary convention instructed the executive committee to urge. To secure to the president of this extra session authority to appoint com mission, hard, quick push must be put into the work. If the action is not taken at the present extra session the import ant opportunity will be lost''
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
THE FIRST RELIEF WARRANT.

Washington D. C., April 8.-The first warrant drawn on the treasury under yesterdays appropriation of $200,0OO for the benefit of the Mississippi and Red river flood sufferers, passed the account ing officers today. It was for $50, ,OO0 and will be followed by others as rapidly as use can be made for the money
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the Alabama State Land company will be held at the office of the company, ovei the First National bank Birmingham, Ala. on la4l .sl7s
 MONDAY, APRIL 19 1897, at 12 o'clock m.. for the election of direc- tors and other corporate business
 CHARLES SCHIFF, President J. H. WALLACE, Secretary. 3-30-20t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
PERSONAL,

Mrs. Minnie Spinks, of Opelika, is vis- iting relatives In this city.
 Norton c. Whitley, a popular city en- ploye, returned yesterday, after a weeks visit to south Alabama.
 FIRE SALE-About $10,000 in these goods left that have not been touched by fire or water and are going at most any price. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue
 MT. A. A. Oden, county treasurer of Morgan county, and Dr. J, F. Turney, of Hartselle, were in the city yesterday, en route to Tuscaloosa to attend the state Sunday school convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
BASEBALL

Richmond, Va, April S.-Baltimore played Richmond today, and defeated them by a score of to g. The Orioles play here again tomorrow, then come tho Bostons. 0f.a+ s+- v-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
A FLYING SPECIAL,
Relief Train From Chattanooga to
 Knoxville Outstrips The Wind ,a.
 Over the Southern.

The train dispatcher's office of the Southern in this city last night was the scene of jolly crew. The occasion of their good feeling was tT1e record made by Engine No 393, yesterday afternoon in going from Chattanooga. to Knoxville bearing steam engine and crew to the fire stricken city. --.---
 An appeal had been sent from Knoxville to Chattanooga for fire engine and one was quickly loaded upon a fiat car. The Ihe crew were placed in a closed car and EnSlneer Robbins mounted the cab of No. 393 and with warning signal pull ed out. The special took water at a tank and made four other stops en route and covered the distance in 107 minutes. Good cause for rejoicing lads t.r.' l5 - =.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09

Norfolk, Va, April 8.-- The Philadel- phia National League team met their match today in the Norfolk aggregation, and but for slight slip in the seventh inning the visitors would probably have suffered the ignominy of a shut out by a minor league club. The locals put up a magnificent game from start to finish and young Newton, the new find of the Norfofks, proved himself wonder in the box b1F '5'"
 Scorer --..ss-. Norfolk s.... .... ....O O>0 % 9 9 0-4 Philadelphia .... .. 70 0 0 0 0012 0-3
 Batteries: Newton and Me; Johnson and Clements.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09

NEW PLUMBING SHOP. Honest work at honest prices.
 J. E. GOSSETT, I-3o-ti. 1914 End Ave.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
DAILY BULLETIN.

Birmingham. Ala. April 8, 1897 LTcal observation during twenty-four hours ending at D. m.. central time:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington, D. C., April S.-Forecast for Friday:
 Georgia-Showers and local thunder storms followed by clearing weather; southerly winds shifting to westerly; cooler.
 Alabama-Fair preceded by local thun- ders torms in the early morning; cooler; northerly winds.
 sissippi-Generally fair during the day; cooler northerly winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
BETWEEN CAIRO AND HELENA

The River Is Failing, Though Otherwise
 the Situation Is Unchanged.
 Memphis, Tenn, April S.-Telegrams received tonight from the flooded areas of the Mississippi delta report the situa- ton unchanged. A heavy rain, accom- panied by strong northwest wind, has prevailed all the afternoon. Information from the lower lake crevasse says that the break is HOO feet wide. Every ef- fort is being made to tie the ends of the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
levee. The town of Lulu is entirely shut out eXcent hv talncra nh

out except by telegraph
 Today was rs tion day for the destitute refugees at Resedale and more pow erty-stricllen band of negroes than those gathered at the place of distribution would be hard to picture. Only those who were known to be actually in need were supplied.
 At Helena the river has fallen two feet and eleven inches since the levee gave way on Sunday. Back water in the southern part of the city is at a stand still Manyshood reflger are being taken to Helena, and the number in that city will now probably reach 5000. The river is falling a t all points between Cairo and Helena
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09

WANTED--Salesmen; salary and commits sion; permanent position to sell cigars, Address Manhattan Cigar Co.,, 15i Maiden Lane, New York, or Fort Wayne Ind.
 fri-sat-sun. LOsT--A bunch of keys on key ring on Thursday afternoon. Finder please re- turn to Dude saloon.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-09
Prompt Attention Paid to
 Mail Orders.
GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT

GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT
 East Lake, Sunday, April IS, 1897, by the Birmingham Mu- slcians' Protective association, for the benefit of the delegate fund. Grand free concert commences at 3 o'clock D. m. |, by all bands, orchestras and combined bands of the associ- ation. Remember the date. Sunday, April 18th, 1897.
 4-8-td,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-27
TORCH OF THE FIREBUG.
Three buildings Set tn Biax ing I'm ms
Many Weeks-WOrk for
the Police.

The police are face to face with the
problem of bringing TO Justice a gang OF
firebugs. During the past three or four
weeks several fires have been started. and
the traces left have been of such charac-
ter as 10 make Chief Kellogg positive that
the torch has been applied.
Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock box
- was pulled for blaze In an empty shack
two blocks distant from the Western mill,
Lake Union district. Owing 10 the quick
work Of the tiremen the flames were ex-
tinguished before they had done much
damage There Is hardly a doubt that
some boys the identity of whom Is already
known. set the fire. They were seen run
ming from the building a short time before
the fire was discovered This e. the second
case at Lake Union. On Halloween night
there was a Are at the head 0f the Ray aud
what makes il certain that there was dev-
ilment In the air was a barricade across
Grant street bridge. chief Kellogg Is anx-
ious 10 have the police take hold of the
matter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-27

I'M. reached Seattle yesterday. having
n1lCed from Monte cristo to tunnel No.
I'm distance Of thirty miles. Mr.. Rigaefs
20 ~ company with ten other men,
oeno them Will Inglis. of this city. Big
- nntd yesterday that there was al
~ i scarcity of food In Monte Crisio
that the only salvation of the people
Slfe wqs to get out. and that as rapidly
= they could.
sk1 10 the food situation. Mr.. Biggers'
10Th aay that the storekeepers have res
eacted the sale Of more than small
(1Anttty OF food to one Individual. They
Se taken stock of the supplies on hand
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Having contracted for our full stock Of
Carpets and Mattings before the
advance In prices, We can quote You low
prices.
FREDERICK, NELSON & MUNRO,
Faraitnre, Draperies. Stoves, Etc. Ratio Block.

the departure Of Mr.. Bfggers from the
town, forty men. women and children left
the place on the long walk 10 tunnel No. /.
Mos. OF the way Travelled BY Mr.. Biggers
depth OF nearly two feet. This, OF course.
made travel very bad. especially for the
women and children. AZ a rule. the men,
when not too heavily encountered with
packs. can make the journey In day and
a half 10 two days. but the women and
children take twice this time 10 reach safe
" and food.
There IL only one way for the people OF
Monte Crisfo to do" said Mr. Biggers. yes
terday, "and that is to leave the place as
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-27
ordered sold fx the Ious

The great LIQUIDATION sale % eiafh!ax ana
f3raish.uE goods - stlI in progress AZ Y,
a' First avenue. We quote a few prices
AeH's black cheviat SUITE nj. styles. s. y
nsen : SIX mixed war<ted salts all s,vles
$50. rn"8 clay warStetf suits $50. hoyx
knee pantS 2lA' boys s,hsssl SUITS 81 ~
boys waists i9c: meas silk suspendyys
l's uieo : SILK ttes i9c. Our ifra of over
coats- macssntosheS. buys ciethiag aad
tHFn}Sh.9e goods IL very large ami corn =
Ilet@. Fa.s stock was haugAt frapa th.,
coart. of Bostoa. Mass. and was IN U.tra
tseG aad cr3Trea Sold We purchased e.
al s fraction ~ sse manufacturers gxsst
Hnn's ss't 20 eail today and examine goods
an,i prices
schefowiich Bros. ae Flrss avenue. cor
nsr Msgtos.
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fast az they can. and reach the towns out
side, where they can procure food. j be-
lieve that loo people have already lett Mon
te cristo. They have some -four and pota-
toes thcre-enoueh 10 sustain life for a
while hut there Is little meat, and no va
riety OF food 10 speak Of.
THE destruction OF the Everett & Monte
Cristo railroad for a distance of thirty
miles IL almost complete. II Is utterly i'm
possible To run trains over the line from
tunnel No. TO the terminus. and 4 is said
that the road. when rebuilt. will be over
n different route. In some places the track.
roadbed. steel rails. ties ballast and all
have been swept cut of sight. The rails
were broken as II they were glass. or bent
into all sorts Of fantastic shapes by the
terrible flood. which rose to a height of
thirty feet over the ordinary position of
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ated six miles below the tunnel named.
Some Of the men. with little In the way
OF a pack to hamper their movements,
were able to make good time. but TO the
women and children the long walk through
the snow was great hardship. In the
party with Mr.. Biggers and Mr.. Inglls
were ten men. all bound for Everett. Sno-
hornish or Seattle. All were actuated
by the same impulse.
IL is understood that the officers of the
company have received instructions 20
prepare for survey for the road over
q different route. II IS said that IL has
been definitely decided by the company 70
rebuild on higher ground, but this can
not be done before next season. and then
at a cost variously estimated from $5o0, 90
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-27
\ FOOTBALL. INCIDENT.
Prof. Hiif Has - n. Allen, I~., Ar.
rested for Ax<aaft and Nn.,.rx

o0s ~ TIE 5uel1ents o. the football gam
ThaassSIsgus between the :. \ =, and L
- W. was sight difficulty IN the grant
stand ssS5 ee@u Fgof Charles Ein, % the
university, and Jahn I'owayts A3ser. r..
yo&aS nan sell kno~G hy yhe "youss
seg-" fTeE, tttii Appeared IN J,lsgls,sa Aus
tIn = coHTt fafe yesterday Afternoon Ars
ssare o7st a Warrant easrg.gE yeunE Aa~a
AKA assault aBa battery. AHsa vas ar
rested anet subsequently, released ess Is.r-
ssstaas rec0Eglj Sance 80 s37s az shsg Afternoon
tag isisl Prof lsss sAs8 ,aas Ac atseafe..
the Same Nlsh soExas ls8sss. ass gsat AMas.
INSISTED on standing ~ frs0f- ne gos3 ~
Iaa{ SO gentleman NosftG Do taaz waare-
asgsaa Alien SsgeAsA alM sc sAa l191ta