Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-06-09
GRAI NEWS.

w. j. Audus has just built new
buggy shed.
The graduating class was at Audu-
bon Saturday last having their pic
lures taken.
Charles Bruce has left the old no.
tel and therefore our little city is
with but one hotel again.
A short but sweet and lively hop
was enjoyed by a merry few at the
old hotel Friday evening last.
Rev. Miller preached one of his soul
stirring sermons to an appreciative
audience Friday evening at the U. B.
Church.
An unusual crowd was in our little
city last Saturday many people being
here to attend the special sale at the
clothing store.
And now with the schools out and
nothing binding either the parent or
pupil to the home the fair is becom-
ing the center Of attractions: Several
Of our citizens are expecting to at
tend sometime during its existence.
The road graders have improved
our city considerably the past week
by their skillful management Of the
grader. The road passing by the resi-
dence of James luton has been reop-
ened and all others have been worked
until they are in fine trim. Now do
come to town; don't be afraid of the
roads.
A reception to the class of '9S was
given by the Misses Ella and Sadie
Forsbeck at their home west of town.
The merry makers came early and
stayed late enjoying amusements Of
various kinds. A fine album was pre-
sented to the teacher, w. H. Lancelot.
The sad faces at the parting told of
the sorrowful mind. A good time
was enjoyed by all.
The G. M. A. stand and social COM
bined was a complete cuccess, not as
to how they did stand financially but
as to how they could have stood had
they been prepared for the unexpect-
ed and exceeding large crowd that
attended. Being unexpected little
preparation was made and IS a result
many were turned away. A total of
S12.36 was collected making clear
ance Of about $S.15.
On account ofthe too early meeting
of the Christian Endeavor and for
several other causes that organization
have disbanded not to meet again un-
til the first Sunday in September.
This we believe to be good move
for the early meeting Of the society
causes a small attendance and this
gives to outsiders the belief that the
society is dead when it is only sleep
ing and preparing for fresh start.
The U. B. Quarterly meeting will
be held at the Sands school house
Saturday and Sunday June IA and Is,
the usual services will be held. Rev.
Miller will be present and will preach
at 3 O'Clock Saturday after which will
occur the business. Preaching Sat-
urday evening and Sunday morning.
Our city is going to have a jolly
good old fashioned celebration such
as before you never saw; at least that
was decided last week. Now show
your patriotism, people.
Tuesday last the transfer Of the
Farmers Exchange Bank by G.. P.
Wiley to Mr.. Crago, of Ramsay, Iowa,
took place. The latter is gentleman
Of ability and the bank will continue
to prosper and improve under his
charge. He will not move for awhile
but will send man to take charge
for short time. Mr.. Wiley and
family will leave in about week,
Mrs. Wiley and the children going
to Decatur, ILL.,, to visit and Mr.. w.
directly to Chicago. While we well
come Mr.. Crago to our town we re-
greet the departure Of MIR. Wiley and
family and hope for their success in
their new home.