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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
A Terrible Affair.

Monday night train number nine
ty-one ran over Thomas Thompson,
about three-quarters of a mile this
side of Wiota, killing. him instantly
and badly mangling his body,
almost to the extent of not being
recognizable. The train men were
not aware of the accident until they
reached this city, when they found
the pilot blood despatched and
carrying shredy of clothing. Word
was sent back to Wiota, and Mar
shall John Henry and several others
went out along the track and found
the remains. One arm and one leg.
were entirely severed from the body
and one hand could not be found.
The entire back portion of the skull
had been torn away by the wheels,
and the face so cut up that it was
at first thought to be another man.
The passenger train going east at
$50 must have, also, run over the
body. Mr.. Thompson's home is a
few miles south east of Wiota, and
he leaves two daughters to mourn
his untimely death. The coroner's
jury, which held an inquest over
the body, Tuesday afternoon, rem
dered verdict that the deceased
Games to his death by being acct
dentally run over by the Rock Island
freight train number ninety-one.
Mr.. Thompson was in Wiota and
vicinity during the day and had
been drinking quite freely and it is
thought that while under the intiu-
ence of liquor he got off his road
and laid down on the track. Just
how it happened is not and proba-
bly, never will be known.-Atlantic
Democrat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
A Very bad BARGAIN

That figures are sometimes wonder
full things is illustrated by the follow.
ing actual occurrence in nearby college
town number of years ago: A student
in the university was a member Of an
eating club of 12 members which regu-
larly patronized certain little hostelry.
He was lucky enough one day to become
the recipient of legacy amounting to
about 81, 900, and, showing the sum to
the hotel keeper, agreed to give it to
him on condition that the sum be ac-
cepted as payment for meals eaten by
the students until every possible co1nbi-
nation of the seating arrangements Of
the boys had been exhausted, the order
of seats occupied by the boys to be
changed at each meal
The hotel keeper thought it a most
profitable deal, but a friend of his with
mathematical turn proved to him
that it really would mean ruin, as no
less than 479,001, 600 arrangements
We're possible, or total of So, 74S, O19,-
200 individual meals, which, at the rate
of 10 cents per meal, would represent a
value of the tidy sum of $547, sol, 92O.
The contract was carried out for the
four years CT the boys student life,
when it really drove the hotel man from
business, as reckoned on basis of 50
per week per student the hotel man had
lost s3,992, while the students had only
eaten 90, 416 individual meals and had
still a credit of 5,74S, 966, 7S4 meals, or
enough to give them three meals a day
for 43S, 71s15 years. Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased part Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eu-
stacian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
an imperfect hearing, and when it en-
tirely closes deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to it's normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caus-
ed by catarrh, which is nothing but an
intlamed condition Of the mucous sur
face.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any cause of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
A Soldiers blanket.

This story, told of Sir Ralph Aber-
crombie, the victor Of Aboukir shows
that even in death he did not forget
consideration for others. After the bat
tie at which he was mortally wounded
he was carried on board ship, and a
soldiers blanket was placed under his
head to ease it. He felt the relief and
asked what it was.
"Only soldiers blanket was the
reply.
"Whose blanket is it?"
"Only one of the mems"
81 wish to know the name Of the
man."
cit is Duncan Roy's, of the Forty
second, Sir Ralph.
'"Then see, said the dying general,
"that Duncan Roy gets his blanket
this very night
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

In describing the commandment of
MORO Castle at Santiago during the
Spanish American war war artist who
was in Cuba tells how he and some
newspaper men managed to attain a
point of vantage near the Texas:
A few days previous rival newspa-
per dispatch boat. the recipient of GER
tain courtesies with which we had not
been favored, had been carrying minor
kilograms to the flagship from one point
Or another, and she was in the habit of
sailing in among the fleet, with an air
Of Importance and displaying the sig
nal, '.We have dispatches for the ad-
miral
This, of course, prevented the vessels
of the feet from making her come out
side and enabled her to approach the
flagship to deliver her communications.
Before leaving Port Antonio we had
taken in large supply of fresh fruit,
including bananas, so it occurred to one
of our very alert and original newspa-
per men that we should hoist the sig
nal, eve have bananas for the Texas
on board
This we acted upon, and our vessel
was allowed to glide in without inter
ference, until we reached the Texas.
Once alongside, Captain Philip hailed
rs with delight, accepted our little gift
and told us that bombardment was
very shortly to take place. We thought
ourselves in great luck at receiving this
news and made outside the lines, keep
ing as near to the squadron as we were
permitted
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
Weight of n Lion.

What does lion weigh? Those who
know the look of the king of beasts best
and how small his little body really is
will probably come farthest from the
truth. About 800 to $50 pounds is a
usual estimate. But full grown lion
will tip the scales at no less than 500
pounds. Five hundred and forty pounds
is the record for an African lion. His
bone is solid and heavy as ivory.
The tiger runs the lion very close. A
Bengal tiger, killed two years ago by
an English officer, scaled $50 pounds.
A tiger this size has, however, ccnsid-
cradle more muscular strength than the
biggest lion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

A Kansas duck, which had faith
fully stuck to business during the
summer and had laid several dozens
of large fawn colored eggs, com
planned that she was not appreci-
ated. See that hen over there"
said the duck. "She hasn't laid as
many eggs as l have, nor as big,
but she has books written about
her and verses composed in her
honor, while nobody is saying a
word about me-" "The trouble is
yours" said wise rooster that was
standing near, That you don't tell
the public what you have done.
You lay an egg and then waddle off
without saying a word, but that
sister of mine never lays one with
out letting everybody in the whole
neighborhood know it. If you want
to cut any ice in this community
you mustlearn to enthusiastically,
Kansas, Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
A Lesson In Patience,

When the eminent botanist Professor
Altman of Glasgow was a small boy
he had the present of silver bit
whereupon his mother was so worried
with questions as to what he should do
with it that che exclaimed, ''Really,
you had better go to Thomas Elliot's IA
well known pharmacist) and buy six
pence worth of patience.
Down the street marched the lad and
demanded of the chemist, ''Mr. Elliot,
please give me sixpence worth of pa
tience'
Mr.. Elliot, taking in the situation at
a glance, said Certainly, my boy;
there's chair. Just sit down and wait
till you get it.
Professor Aitman's endeavor to pur-
chase patience was great success. It
made deep impression on the lad and
was one of the factors of his success in
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
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Gray News.

A. F. Greenwaldt was Oh our streets
Tuesday.
Oracle Lancelot is very sick of
pneumonia.
j. j. Kittell left here Tuesday for
Red Oak, Iowa.
DR.. A. M. Brooks wal caller in
town, Tuesday.
Eddy Kennedy was kicked by a
horse Tuesday last.
Henry Brunier was down bust
ness visit Saturday.
Pat Carolan, the deputy sheriff,
was in our city Saturday.
M. G.. Goodnow was Manning
business visitor, Tuesday.
Our Creamery took in over ,4O0tb
OF milk, this week Monday.
James Foster made business trip
to the county capital, Wednesday.
Two smiling, radiant, rosy faces
will soon tell the tale Of happiness.
Thos. Hogan, one of the Audubon
saloon men, was in town Thursday
last.
Miss Mabel Swaney is the proud
recipient of brand new lady's
wheel.
Chris Jensen has been grading up
few of the crossings recently con-
structed.
James Grow still continues repair
ing and painting his newly purchased
property.
The Mite Society of the Methodist
church met with Mrs. L. Nj. Estes,
Wednesday.
There is rumor to the effect that
there will be about business cha nges
changes here soon.
Chef Dustin is now duly installed
behind the counters Of Theron Crew.
eling's general store, as head clerk.
Mrs. Walters and daughter, of Au-
dubon were visiting at the home Of
Mrs. John Needles Of this city We'd
nesday.
Peddlers and chicken buyers are in
our city. They have traded horses
number of times lately with some of
our townspeople.
Frank Barger was in our town
Thursday and Friday of last week,
representing the H. A. Barger marble
works of Audubon.
There was very little traffic in our
little city Friday, the rain being so
heavy as to prevent any of the far
mers coming in on that day.
Frank Adams, the Green Bay Lum-
Der Company's manager, at Audubon,
and the professional flute player, was
visiting with Henry Mohr, Monday.
Theron Creveling's success with his
large kite has made him bold, and
now he promises the town novelty
in the line Of box kite. Watch for it.
George Kibler and family departed
for Panora last week where they will
reside permanently. The best wishes
Of our citizens 60 with them to their
new home.
Protracted meetings, under the
leadership of Rev. George L. Baker,
of New Jersey, Secretary of the Y. NJ.
c. A., of Des Moines, began here on
Wednesday. TO continue ten days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
He Might Have Married.

FitzGreene Halleck never married,
yet, as Mr.. Howe reminds us in his
american Bookman," he could not
have been without attractions, for a
certain superior lady is reported to have
declared
elf We're on my way to church to
be married, yes, even if I were walking
up the aisle, and Halleck were to offer
himself, I'd leave the man 1 had prom
Used to marry and take him.
To this, perhaps, should be joined his
epigram, written for a young lady who
had asked for his autograph:
There wanted but this drop to fill
The wifeless poets cup of fame.
Hurrah! There lives lady still
Willing to take his name.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
The Cricket's Chirp.

The variation of speed in the chirp-
ing of crickets depends SO closely on
temperature that the height of the
thermometer may be calculated by OBJ
ierving the number of chirps in a min
ute.
At 60 degrees F. the rate is so chirps
a minute, at 70 degrees F. 100 per min
ute, and the rate increases four chips
to the minute with a change of one
degree.
Below temperature of so degrees
f. the cricket is not likely to make any
sound.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

A motion has been filed in the
District Court, at Council Bluffs, by
his attorneys asking that the re
naming indictments against Isaac
Dickerson, who is charged with
fraudulent banking. in connection
with the Cass County Bank, be dis
missed on the grounds that the de-
PENDANT is in feeble health, and that
his wife is an invalid. His daught-
er, Miss Fannie Dickinson, died at
Oskaloosa, Missouri, last week, and
her remains were brought to her
old home, in Atlantic, and laid to
rest in the Cemetery, there.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
Robbed The Grave.

A startling incident in which MIR. John Oil
yer, of Philadelphia was the subject is mar
rated by him as follows: 81 was in a most
dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, no appetite-was gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me, up. Fortunately friend advised
trying Electric Bitters, and to my great JOY
and surprise the first bottle made decided
improvement. continued their use for three
weeks and am now we'll man. know they
saved my life and robbed the grave of another
victim" Only SOC, guaranteed, at Chas. W
Houston's drug store
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

The cruiser Olympia arrived at
Hong Kong, Tuesday, with Admit
raj Dewey aboard. A dispatch from
there says she was saluted by the
ships of all nations. The Olympia
will remain in Hong Kong long
enough to change her coat of war
paint and don coat of white paint
that makes Uncle Sans war ships
the most beautiful vessels afloat.
She will go into dry dock for clean
ing, too, and will be in Hong Kong
ten days, then HE away for New
York City, by way Of the Suez Canal
State Register.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
Gold Strike Turns Out Well.

CUSTER, S. D., May 22.-The remark
able strike of free gold made nine miles
southwest Of this city last Friday by
Lee and Charles Carr, two ranchers, is
turning out to be better than at first re-
ported. The ore vein is about Ia inches
wide and has been stripped for a dis.
lance of 60 feet. From one place at the
intersection Of two points nuggets as
large as hickory nuts have been taken
out and large chunks of rock almost
solid with gold stringers have been
broken loose.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
Homeward Movement of volunteers.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The war de-
partment is proceeding on the theory
that by the end of July not volunteer
soldier will be left in Manila, and Gen.
eral Otis report that the transport War
rem has arrived, advances the time
when the homeward movement of the
volunteer troops will begin. Already
notice has been issued that mail for the
First California and Second Oregon
volunteer regiments should not be sent
to Manila, but to San Francisco.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

Midland Chautauqua is to be con-
graduated, and the people of Des
MONIES and all Central Iowa, no
doubt, will feel much interested in
knowing that Bishop J. H. Vincent.
the Chautauquan, of New York,
the originator and promoter of the
great Chautauqua movements, has
been secured to be at the Midland
Chautauqua Assembly. which con-
venes here from July 9th to Goth, in
elusive.
Bishop Vincent is so we'll known
that he needs no introduction. A
man who is the author of scores of
valumns tinged with the highest
type of christian manhood and
womanhood; man who stands as
one of the foremost on all social
ethical and religious questions.
His lectures are always grand and
inspiring; he lifts high the ideals
of christian living and universal
education. He has charming per-
sonality and is at once stamped as
man with message.
No man ever heard Bishop Vim
cent speak without respecting him
NO man ever came in close touch
with him without loving him."
The Chautauquans of Iowa will
be more than pleased to know of his
presence, and to miss the attend
ance of Midland Chautauqua this
year, with the magnificent program
which has been arranged, will be
great misfortune to one who is so
unfortunate. Write to w. H. White,
40 Good Block, Des Moines, Iowa,
for programs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

Hon. ]. X. Powers, formerly a
prominent figure in Atlantic bust.
ness circles, but who has been in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, of late, has re.
turned to his old home, in Atlantic
and opened realestate and insur.
ance office. Mr.. Powers will receive
hearty welcome in this part OF
the State, especially among his
brethren, the Odd tellows.-Atlan.
tic Telegraph.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
Tell Your Sister

A Beautiful Complexion is impossible witho ut
good pure blood, the sort that only exist in
connection with good digestion, healthy
liver and bowels Karrs Glover Koot Tea
acts directly on the bowels, liver and kidneys
keeping them in perfect health Price 25c and
SOC U. w. Houston, Extra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
To Consumptixes.

AS an honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages, but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in the
very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect cure. w. A. Hamler.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

Mrs. Henry Hayden, of Indianola,
Iowa, is cousin of General Fred
Funston. Iowa has turned out some
of the best fighters in the service,
and those who are not Iowaians are
closely related.-State Register.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

Professor r. Moore Carpenter,
formerly of the Audubon Advocate,
is now connected with the Dexter
Normal School. From a letter in
the Des Moines News, ofrecent date,
we are of the opinion that r. Moore
has exchanged political change
of heart, from Democracy to Repub-
licanism. He favors the election of
William Larrabee to the United
States Senate, with John II. Gear as
second choice.-Sherm Myers Anita
Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

The value of all the gold, silver. cop
per, iron, coal and lead mined every
year in America is exceeded by the
products of the forests. Even the COM
bined wheat and cotton crop is less in
value than the forest products
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

Mr., John Gray and family arrived
here on Wednesday and are now
dorniciled in their fine residence
The citizens OF Casey should and
will extend to these most worthy
people a hearty welcome. Mr.. Gray
is an enterprising gentleman and
will take a lively interest in every
public enterprise, while his lady
will be welcomed in our social gath
ngs.-Casey indicator.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
Have You Had The Grip?

fyou have, you probably need a re-
liable medicine like Foley's Honey and
Tar to heal your lungs and stop the
racking cough incidental to this dis.
ease. w. A. Hamler, Extra. - z.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
How Is Your Wife?

Indigestion, Sick Headache are the principal
causes. Karl's Glover Root Tea. has cured
these ills for half century. Price 25c and
SOC. Money re funded if results are net sat
isfaotory G. W. Houston. 9
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Congressman Smith Mcpherson,
of Red Oak, will deliver the Deco
ration Day grafton, in Anita, and
the people can expect to hear some.
thing out of the ordinary.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

The director of the Philippine
mail service reports to Washin gton
that the first United States mail
service has been esta blished, and
that mail trains are now running
regularly between Manila and Ma
lolos. The Spanish never had such
a service, and the natives hardly,
understand the innovation. There
are other great surprises in store
for them if they will only cool down
and behave themselves.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

The Seventh Annual Reunion of
the Cass County Veteran Associa-
ton will be held at Anita on August
-, %, "a, and %, inclusive The last
day will be known as Old Settlers
Day. Some prominent speakers and
excellent music will be provided as
we'll as the finest camping ground
in the county. Exchanges please
notice.-Anita Republican.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

Queen Victoria celebrated her
eightieth birthday, last Wednesday.
1t is said that she has lost the entire
use of her left eye, while her right
eye is almost totally obscured by
cataract of such a serious nature
that an operation is to be perform
ed. The queen is now required to
wear glasses constantly, and it is
feared that she will soon be totally
blind. The operation for the remo-
val of the cataract is said to be her
only hope for sight.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

The Atlantic Canning Company
received five carloads of cans, last
Tuesday, for this years use, and yet
these are only few of the cans
that will be used during the com
ing acknowledgement
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

An Epidemic of Whooping Cough.
Last winter during an epidemic of
Whooping cough my children contract
ed the disease, having severe coughing
spells. We had used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy very successfully for
croupe and naturally turned to it at
that time and found it relieved the
cough and effected a complete cure
John E. Clifford, Prietor Norwood
House, Norwood, New York. This
remedy is for sale by G. w. Houston,
Extra; A. H. Roberts, Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

Mrs. Carrie Archer went to Extra,
Saturday, where her husband is at
work. Mr.. Archer has the contract
to put in the new brick block for
the Stuart Bank, at that place.-The
Lewis Correspondent to Atlantic
Telegraph.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25
Greeley Township News.

Muddy roads makes it hard for us
milk haulers.
A nephew Of Charley Wilson is
here for visit.
jim Eagan's children are entertain
ing the whooping cough these days.
Frank Hunt and wife passed last
Sunday at Extra with relatives and
friends.
James Gripp lost one of his gray
mules this week. George Paige also
lost good four ear-old horse.
Ida Reynolds is teaching very
successful term of school at Greeley
Center, which will close in two weeks.
Owing to the stormy weathe there
was not very large attendance at
Quarterly Meeting, at the Center, on
Sunday. Those present were highly
pleased with Presiding Elder Ramsay
and the sermon.
Word comes that Lillian Wetherell,
aged seven years, died at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horation
Wetherell, in Alma, Nebraska, on
April 29th. Mr.. and Mrs. Wetherell
grew to manhood and womanhood in
Greeley township and have the SYM
pathy of their many old time neigh
neighbors and friends in this sad be-
reavement.
Wonder if Lees horse will carry
double? If the lady was afraid to run
the race for fear she'd fall off? If
two girls ran all the way home last
Sunday night? If people are not get
ting tired of the May basket hangers
now the month is most gone. II
Lawyer Hartzell had his two wheeled
wagon broken Sunday night when he
took his girl home?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-25

In private letter to the editor of
the Register, Hon. H. g. Curtis,
member of the Porto Rico Insular
Commission, wrote: I'VE have now
about finished our report on condi-
tons and affairs ia Porto Rico, with
recommendations as to the new
code of laws and the character of
the laws needed" The commission
has been harmonious and energetic
in it's labors, as indicated by the
fact that it has made thorough
examination of affairs in Porto Rico
and is now about ready to file it's
report Telegraph.