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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09
TO CONTEST THE BALLARD WILL
Heirs Of Sarah j. Ballard Make Their
Appearance In Court.
Declare That Deceased Was incompetent To
Make Will. A Provision of the Instru-
ment Shuts Some of Them Out,

When the will of the late Sarah j. Bal
lard comes up for probate in the district
court today. says the Council Bluffs Non
pareil of Friday, March 3, it will be con
tested and the court will be asked by some
OF the heirs to set it aside. The heirs OBJ
I .fa;l to the will appeared yesterday by
to the probating of the instrument. they
are Lulu Randall, Maud Everett, Virginia
\. Martin, Eugene Robins, Fred w. Robin
BENJAMIN Howell, Maud Howell and Peter
Howell, executor of the estate of Fannie
Howell, deceased.
1t is represented by these that the said
lulu Randall; Maud Everett, Virginia n,
Martin; Fred w: Robinson, Frank X. Rob
lnson, Eugene Robinson and Irwin Robin
deceas and that, with Fannie Howell
and Ella Hoggewoning, are all the chill
dren that we're ever born to the said vir-
dren who died in infancy, unmarried and
without issue. That the above Benjamin
Howell and Maude Howell are the children
and only heirs at law, and that the above
named Peter Howell is executor of the will
OF the said Fannie Howell, deceased, and
that said Benjanln Howell and Maud
Howell are the sole legatees and devisees
of and under the will of said Fannie How
ell, deceased, so far as the will of the said
acquired, or to be acquired from tile estate
OF Sarah Ballard, deceased.
1t IS also alleged that Ella Hogge-
wonlng was daughter of Virginia Robin
son, deceased. and that she died intestate
and without issue, prior to the death of
Sarah j. Ballard, and prior to the death of
her mother. Virginia Robinson; that Vir-
Ginia =. Robinson was a daughter of Sar-
ah J. Ballard, and that she died intestate
on or about August l, 1897, and prior to the
death of Sarah J. Ballard; that o. IL. Bal
lard is the son of said Sarah ]. Ballard, and
IS now living; that the said Virginia f..
Robinson and o. IL. Ballard are the sole
and Onl heirs at law of the said Sarah J.
ballard, deceased, except that a certain
child or children of said Sarah J. Ballard
died in infancy unmarried and without
issue.
That said Sarah J. Ballard left no sur
Wv ing spouse at the time of her death;
and that in the absence of Il will the par
ties hereto contestant herein would be en-
titled herein to diStributive shares of the
estate of said Sarah ]. Ballard, as her heirs
at law.
The above named parties to this plead
ing contest and object to the probating
of t he will of said Sarah J. Ballard herein,
and resist the probate thereof, and ask the
court that probate thereof be refused and
that the paper filed herein purporting to
be the last will and testimony of said Sa-
rah J. Ballard, deceased, be set aside and
held for nauGht, and for ground therefor
state:
That the said Sarah ]. Ballard, de-
ceased, was at the time of the signing and
execution of said purported WILL to-wit:
On January Is, 1893, and about that date,
intirm and feeble, both in mind and body,
that at that time she was without suffi-
Gent medtal capacity to make valid will.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09

evening, the event being the mar
riage of Miss Augusta Horning to
Mr.. Albert Schrader, of Viola town.
ship. The bride is one of our bright
est and most fascinating daughters,
possessing those rare qualities which
go to make both noble wife and an
ornament to society. The groom is a
young man of sterling worth and
will honorably fill any position the
future may have in store for him, he
is we'll worthy of the prize he has
won. The young couple were the
recipients many beautiful presents,
and the wedding was one long to be
remembered as a social event. Mr..
Schrader and his bride will reside on
one Of Mr.. Aliens farms in Viola
township. May prosperity attend
them and no clouds darken their
journey through life is the wish of
their many friends. -
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09

That the said Sarah j. Ballard, While
mind and body, was influenced and per
oute said alleged will and that in making
and that in making and execution of said
alleged will she was unduly influenced to
make and execute the same, and that the
Sald instrument purpOrting to be the will
and the last will and testament of the said
deceased, being dated January 1S, 1885, was
procured to be signed by fraud and undue
influence. That while in such weak and
feeble condition in mind and BODY the
said testator, by threats. fattery and un-
due means, was induced and persuaded
against her will to sign and execute the
said alleged will. That by reason of such
threats and promises and other undue in
tluences upon the said testator, these con-
testants. say that the said will is not in
fact and does not express the will of the
said testatrix, Sarah ]. Ballard and is not
in fact or in law her last will and tesla
inent, and is not a valid last will and teS-
lament of he said deceased.
Wherefore the contestants herein pray
that the said purported will not be ad-
United to probate, but that the same be
cancelled and set aside and held for
naught."
Under the will of Sarah ]. Ballard, all of
the parties to this complaint are entitled
to Il share in her estate, provided they
have not realized or attempted to realize
on their expectancy, and it is especially
stated in the will that no heir who has so
realized or attempted to realize, shall be
entitled to any part of the estate
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09

The following composition S said
to have been written recently in one
of the little books that are now Civ
en- out to Sunday School children.
The subject on this occasion was
King Solomon: King Solomon
was a man who lived ever so many
years ago, and in the country that
he governed he was the whole push.
He was an awful wise man. and one
day two women came to him, each
holding on the leg of a baby, and
both holding it. And King Solomon
wasn't feeling right well, and he
said: Why could not the brat have
been born twins and stopped all
this bother: And he called for his
sword and was going to chop the
baby in two, and give each one
piece of it when the one who was
the mother of the baby said: Stop,
Solomon; stay thy hand Let the old
hog have it. If l can't have a whole
baby, don't want any Then King
Solomon told her to take the baby
home and wash it's face, for he knew
that it was hers. He told the other
woman to go chase herself. King
Soloman built King Solomon's Tenn
pie, and was the father of all the
Masons. He had seven hundred
wives and three hundred lady
friends, and that's why there are SO
many Masons in the world. My
papa says King Solomon was a
warm member, but ! think he was
hot stuff myself. That's all know
about King Solomon. "-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09
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love are most cherished above all
earthly joys.
Cameron Ross finished his clerk
ship at Luse's store the first of March
and will work on the farm the COM
ing summer. Cameron has the max
ing of most excellent business man
and we hope to see him at the head Of
some large business at some future
time.
Robert Henderson has sold his
grain business to the Trans Mississ-
ippi Grain company. Robt. did not
sell the corn and grain he has on hand.
1t is reported that this firm will
build large elevator and that d. l..
Reid will be given the management
of the business.
Thos. Single, Imam Sherma and
Fern Anderson drove to Audubon,
Tuesday evening, to attend meeting
of the X. of P's, Fern taking the
second degree. He was so heavy he
broke the goats back so that no more
candidates can be inflated until the
IVY ItlI SSIVlS uIioliSl SCdts
j. j. Courtney is intending to 60
to the east part of the state the last of
the week for the purpose of purchas-
ing a fine Percheon Norman horse.
The demand for good animals for
breeding purposes is growing daily
and money invested in good horse
will most surely net good returns.
The Viola creamery or the Viola
skimming station has commenced OPP
Grafton and every indication points
toward large and successful bust
ness. 1t will be but a short time I'M
til the patrons will see the need of a
creamery building and plant of their
own, as it would no doubt be more
profitable to the patrons.
Election returns from Cameron
townships school election held Mon
day, came in slowly. Only five pre-
cinls heard from and all indications
are that light vote was
polled and no particular interest
manifested. The following were
elected: District, No. 5, Nels Chris
Jensen; No. 6. Will Ballou: No. 7,
Vert Duvall; No. 8, August Neitzel;
while No. S, resulted in a tie be-
tween Steve Luse and Ike
Stewart, which will be settled at the
regular meeting of the board. when
the contestants will meet and cast
lots for the Office.
A lively and holly contested school
election was held in district number
seven in Lincoln township. Four
teen votes were cast and four ladies
who had attained their majority and
were supposed to have the requisite
necessary to vote at school elections,
were present and rendered their bal
lots to the judges who refused to al
low them to be deposited in the bal
lot box. We are glad to see SO much
interest manifested in the schools and
hope that the motive that actuated
them was prompted by a friendly
spirit and that all will join in assist
ing the director elected and the
teachers hired, to successfully con-
duct good term of school, as child
rem only have one school life and
that time is to precious too be wasted.
The home of Mr.. Fred Horning, of
Cameron township, was the scene Of
a very happy gathering last Tuesday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09
AUDUBON TOWNSHIP.

Joseph Henderson will move onto
the |. P. Hallock farm.
Huntie Berry will work for Hon.
William Walker this year.
Eddie Cihak is able to be out again
after siege, OF the measles.
Albert Cihak was down this way
one day this week buying cattle.
John Edwards brought home a nice
bunch OF cattle from South Omaha.
Martha Sheldon is very sick lady.
Hope the lady will soon be we'll again.
Rev. Herrick will commence revi-
val meeting, at number nine. next
week.
Tune Thomas was hulling clover
for Andrew Anderson, one day this
week.
The priest from Iowa City was Wis
iting at the Shelton home, one day
this week.
Fred Hanson smiles all over his
face on account of that fine new boy
at his home.
Lote Marsh will vacatc the Il. Ii.
Campbell farm and move onto the old
Fenner place.
Miss Alice Fitzpatrick has gone back
to Upton, Iowa, after a visit here
with relatives.
Mrs. Chas. Chatfee fell on the ice
the other day and strained her back
quite severely.
j. Ii. Bell and wife, Of Extra, spent
part Of last week at the hoipitable
home of Jacob Swim.
Doctor Rendleman was down from
Extra last week and vaccinated
number of inhabitants.
Miss Beth Henry, of Extra, closed
a very successful term Of school at
number nine, on Friday of last week.
Sherm Henderson brought out
load of furniture from Anita, the oth-
er day. Now Sherm, that looks suspi-
cious.
Frank Navratifs children are down
with the measles. Lote Marsh has
four children down with the same
disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Peters buried
their infant child, on Wednesday of
this week. The cause of death was
pneumonia.
Elder j. G. McQuerry and his sou,
John, of Extra, preached at number
nine, Thursday and Friday evenings
of last week.
Asa johnson has left Audubon
township and moved over into Extra.
We can lilly afford to lose such good
neighbors as these.
Peter fitzpatrick moved to Green
field, last week. We are sorry to lose
such a good neighbor, and hope he
may have success in his new home.
Charles Koontz will move to the
Hon. William Walker farm. Ira
Butler will also move there and they
will work for Mr.. Walker the coming
year.
Rev. Charlie Walker was treated to
a merry rag cutting bee, at his home,
one day last week. All the ladies
brought we'll filled baskets, and every
body had good time.
E. Is. Perry is slowly recovering
from the effects of his misfortune of
falling on the ice and dislocating his
wrist. He was at Extra, Saturday,
the first time in many weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, /,

Lucas county,
Frank j. Cheney mankes oath that
he is the senior partner Of the firm of
+. }. Cheney y Co., doing business in
aforesaid, and that said firm will paw
the sum Of One Hundred Dollars for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Deem
Der, A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
- Notary Public.
! SEAL. Halls Catarrh Cure is ia
(-- } ken internally and acts d.
rectly OH the blood and mucous surface
OF the system. Send for testimonials
sree. +. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09
cyclone. Path Extends Twenty Miles.

Cyclones Path Extends Twenty Miles.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March THE
Madisonville storm horror is even
greater than at first reported. The sec.
ton devastated by the terrible hurri-
cane has been visited by thousands. II
" the universal verdict that never in
the history of east Tennessee has such
an event been known, It swept away a
good portion Of the little city and did
much damage to fine timber land. The
tornado extended 20 miles. commencing
near Jelico junction and extending to
a point IL miles north of Madison. 1t
is believed to have taken a direct course
and taken everything in it's path.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09
Bucklen's Arn1ca Salve.

TIE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25c per box. For
sale by e. w. Houston, Extra; or &
l.. Bison, at Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09
ROSS.

Ed. Bates and L. G. Kopp went to
Manning Wednesday.
Orpha Baxter, OF Audubon, was
an over Sunday visitor with Miss
ida Jay.
Chas. Stemm drove to Guthrie
county the last of the week to attend
to some business.
Thos. Rutherford bought a good
young horse from Dave Reid last
Thursday for $4,000.
Buy your wall paper at the Far
mer's Store and save that other half
dollar to rattle in your pocket.
Fern Anderson bought good
horse from Nels Christensen, which
he expects to use for driving pur-
poses.
The father of VIM. and August
Neitzel arrived last Saturday from
Poweshiek county to make the boys
a visit.
j. I'll. Baker finished husking corn
Il few days ago and will rest until the
frost goes out SO he can commence
seeding.
Howard Kelley's little boy that
had needle run in his knee month
ago, is slowly improving, but is not
able to walk yet.
The school election at No. ). Leroy
township, did not materalize as there
wasn't sufficient votes present to
make quorum.
Ben Carr, ST., is pushing his new
house to completion and will soon
have it ready for occupancy. Ben, tjr.,
will make it his home.
a. G. Neitzel bought an Ohio Gull
tivator and Jay Eddy a seeder from
Fern Anderson who is doing hust-
ling business these days.
Miss Olivia Fest, the popular lady
who waits OH the customers at Luse's
store, passed Sunday with her friend.
Miss Mollie Bridenstine.
VIM. Krauel is hauling lumber
which he will use in raising his
house another story higher. VIM. is
ENJOY ing une prosperous COuQlllOn
which he has made by many days Of
hard work.
Dave Hart bought some choice
sows from l.. G. Kopp, Tuesday,
with which he intends to raise fine
herd of hogs. Dave is going to
work on his farm in earnest and we
expect to see him make it pay.
John Slayton left Tuesday morning
for Spencer, South Dakota, where he
has purchased farm. John made
some money here on the farm and it
is hoped that his new home will be
all that he expected it to be.
Irving Eddy closed his term Of
school at the Priestly school house
last Friday. Irve taught term of
school that pleased the patrons. He
left Wednesday to visit his sister at
Dow City. then to go to Woodbine
where he spent year III college.
Quincy Best received telegram
bearing the sad intelligence that his
mother, living at lIoconia, was dead.
He left on the morning train so as to
be present at the burial of her whose
deeds of kindness and sympathy and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09

Foley's Honey and Cough Medi-
cine is unQuestionably the best
remedy for the throat and
lungs. Pleasant to take
and it is Guaranteed !!
w. A. HamIer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09
Rev. E. Edwards, pastor Of the En-.

Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the En-
glish Baptist church, at Minersville,
Pa, when suffering, of rheumatism,
was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. He says: A few applications
of this liniment proved of great service
to me. 1t subdued the inflammation
and relieved the pain. Should any suff-
erer profit by giving Pain Balm trial
it will please me. For sale by c. w.
Houston, Extra; A. H. Roberts, Audu-
bon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09

Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold-T Tablets
cure cold while you sleep, 25c. Chas
w. Houston, Extra: Sole Agent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-09

Quincy Best received a telegram
bearing the sad intelligence that his
mother, living at iIoconia, was dead.
He left on the morning train so as to
be present at the burial of her whose
deeds of Kindness and sympathy and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-07
xEGRos WELCOMES THE TROOPS.
One Philippine Island which II Glad
of American Protection.

WASHINGTON, March IA cajsagram
from Gen O;is at Manila, received At
Washington. indicates the satisfactory and
agreeable reception accorded To the Amer
lean troops which recently landed at the
island Of Negroes. They were sent there
by Gen Miller at Iloslo. In command Cf
COL Smith. Ia take formal possession for
the United States. which he did without
trouble.
Previous TO the time the troops landed.
q comm ssSiqs from the sand Sisstta Gen.
Osiz ard said they were willing To sur
render, and asked that he take the lnssah-
stanss under h4 protection The coaxrat-
islatory address 20 Gen. Miller. erfaossiicd
Ia 6seq1. OTIS dispatch. - particularly grat~
flying 10 the officials Of the administration,
as they bel eVs. thar the feeling aHsJfss The
Inhabitants OF the Island or Negroes n Eiiea
that there will he no trouble In dealing
with them hereafter.
Ger. OTIS dispatch Ia a. follows,
The following n from, Iioiio. t'n .Tstsfli:
- Government csraETss~ and Inhabitants
Of Negras 10 Gen. Miller, ijoilD. Ne al
gssSs+tonAsgiy essut. yea ard congratulate
you and ourselves FOR the happy arrival
Of Col smith and troops tiHaer ais orders.
and beg yssas 10 sead THIS salute and CON
EsrsttlIaE4oTss 10 Gen. ntk& Manila. a. t'sfs-
resstlsatsve ct the sgSsrnnis NJ OF the tna-
. sIsACSoS'
fszser5sx4t "'igTIs"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-07
Dectshoa ~ the Circuit Court De.
antng What Are students.

San FRANCISCO. March s.--An I'm
poffAnt decision bearing on the Chinese
immigration question was handed down
by Judge Morrow OF the United States
circuit court OF appeals. Judge Morrow
holds that Chinese entering this country
under the student permit cannot do
30 IL they were not students In the mother
country before embarking for this eoun-
Try The case In question was that of
Two young Chinese. the sons Of a laun-
orymAn OF Eugene. Or, who secured adj
mission through the presentation OF a
certlacate from the United States consul
AT Hongkop9 stating that they were born
IA China, but that their father was bring
Ing them to America for educational pur-
poses, These boys were arrested after
two years residence and the United
states district court of Oregon decided
that the boys belonged to the exempt
class. Judge Morrows decision was made
on an appeal from the government The
judgment OF the district court being re-
sersed the boys Will be deported When
the boys reach China they can. IL is un-
dsrstood. Immediately return as they are
now of the student class and therefore
exempt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-07
STILL MORE LIGHT
ON SAMPSON SCHLEY.
Continued From Page One.

was that Pilot Nunez had first expressed
the belief that such large vessels as
Ceryera's cruisers could not get into San
tiago because OF their length, but heater
ward admitted that they might get In
with the aid OF tugs. Every ofhcer on
board the St. Paul knows that I believed
Cervera 10 be in Santiago. nevertheless
/ considered Nunez's opinin.'
Slgsbee says that he first saw the feet
In the harbor May -. and signaled Ad-
miraI Schley, and adds:
while I had not known from previous
observation that Ccrvera's fleet was IN
Santiago. I believed that IL vas there
because I had been so informed by the
navy department. and during the eight
DAYS the ST. Paul remained of Santiago
the different vessels touching there and
communicating with me had brought no
counter report from the navy depart
ment."
With reference 10 the statement that
ha had confirmed the difficulty OF coaIing
of Santiago. Capt Sigsoee says:
There had been weather unfavoraAe
for coailng. bat | remember no statement
~ mine relative to coating made 70 the
ad-nlral excepting on the morning when
We Jointly discovered the Spanish vessels
The commanding officers were assembled
on board the BROOKLYN On that occa-
s;or, I twice informed the admiral that
the weather prevailing was unusually IN
xorabie for coaling Al sea. ard recon-
-,rndeff that advantage be taken OF X
o,, the ground that So good an oppof'1n-
.tv could not be expected often Al the
same time expressed the belief that
Guantanamo bag should De seized as
has. not necessarily hy Admiral schlsy.
bat as soon as troops were avAliAD3s 10
A,ta the Mace"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-07
NAVY <EKfOt CRIPPLED.
Vessels ouf ct CommIsstoa To Get
Men for New Ones.

WASHINGTON y4rVa s.~Tn@ off,
Gals ~ tns s.Avy department. are feeling
grateful for sfe small measure OF r*ss%f
extended hy congress IL TIE MIRA So az
the fierce 0f enlisted r.sn> though the
total "a s4tI inadequate assGsT sound pgae~
Esess Ter sAe fssswek af tssA nayT. Congress
9shoTsxesi the lpaFsase ~ it& farce I'D
- 10 rseFs. Lat Saturday fhsTx we're ia
Fne nA~F tz%As rSeG. The officials fnfrk
that tkaeg 90 n eantrsFg To gst A4onz f8r tAs
present With Il - FusE. ard while sfseT
AL ssof bs nrst@r THE necessity 81 ssssfsng
ss@k 81 Commission any Of sue larger ships
sam IN active service, they Will Us left
absolutely xStE0zf provision for man
sssgS ire big hAttl@#asrS ksArsarxe. Ken
fuekY aaG cruiser AfhaFsy. ngw nearly
completed. Tns department. wsiI fss
eblsx4d In of6or 70 man sh<ae ahtps.