Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02
MONEY TO LOAN!
,Cith the German Sayi1ags
Bank ut 5 per cent interest.
optional payments.
NASH DE- PHELPS.
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J. A. Vorsbeck, Manning's popular
blacksmith and wagon maker, was in
Audubon, Friday, having Gregg
Wolfe finish up some work for him.
DIR. G. w. Gleason took Chas. Will
der to Atlantic, Monday, to consult
with physicians as to his condition oc-
casioned by the fail he received last
week.
John Weighton is building sheds
and corn cribs and otherwise improv-
ing his place on section 5, Leroy town
ship, which will be farmed by Owen
Pray the coming year.
Will Reinhart moved on to the
Hancock place west of the fair grounds
this week. Will is young man full
of push and energy and we are glad to
see him so well located
G. B. Russell was down town We'd
nesday the first tina for couple of
weeks. G. B. has had severe attack
oflagrippe that left him weakened and
worn. We expect to see him hearty
as ever in short time
ID. w. Matthias is having his large
shoe store reprinted, reshelved and
otherwise decorated. He is making
preparations to receive a large invoice
OF shoes of the latest patterns for
spring and summer wear.
Hendrick & Rand, of Kansas CITY.
assisted by VIM. Dryden, bought a
carload of horses Saturday and shipped
them out the same day to indianapolis,
Ind. Will buys horses at all times
at his barn, paying the highest market
price for them.
Supt. Spencer held an unusually
large examination Friday and Satur-
day, having forty-eight applicants.
The teachers and superintendent seem
to mean business and are cooperating
together for the growth and advance
ment of our public schools.
Mrs. VIM. Moore and her little son
from Pueblo, Colorado, arrived few
days ago to visit with her brother.
VIM. Cloughly. She will remain for
sometime on account Of her health
her doctors advising her to leave the
west for a change of climate
Samuel Switzer has sold the john
son property on Washington street to
Bart Feeney who will occupy it at
once. Bart is the popular and court
eous clerk in Buthweg's grocery store
and we predict that some day he will
be one of our leading business men.
d. B. Mosier, brother of j. Fl. Mos
Ter, is moving from Dallas county this
week and will occupy the farm in
Douglas township known as the At
kinson farm. They intend to stock
the farm and devote considerable time
to the stock business, especially to
sheep.
August Oelke has leased the Yaggy
property in Prospect Park and will
take up his residence there at once.
This is one of the most beautiful place
of residence in the town and one who
is fortunate enough to obtain it, need
not fear but what they will be pleased
with the place.
Duff Ruddy met with a serious ac-
cident last week while Smelling corn.
His pant leg caught on a knuckle on the
tumblingrod andwound around throw
ing him down, breaking his leg in three
places. 1t was very painful but his
condition is improving and it is hoped
that his limb will heal so as not to
leave him crippled.
Theo. Creveling, our popular city re-
cnrder and the genial clerk at J. T..
McGuire's grocery store, will resign
his positions and go to Gray to en-
bark in business for himself. Theo.
is young man possessing rare bust
ness qualities. Gray people can ex-
pect to have an up-to-date store con-
Quoted with honesty and integrity.
w. S. Armstrong has received two
carloads of lumber and will erect an
other large barn OH his beautiful place
in Melville township. VIM. has one
of the best improved farms in the
county and we are pleased to see him
go on improving and adding to the
many comforts and conveniences of
his home which he and his family so
much enjoy.
John Sherman is now settled on his
fine farm in Melville township. John
has made success of every business
he has undertaken and has prospered.
He sold the restaurant business on ac-
count of the close confinement, leaving
large and permanent trade to his
successor, Mr.. Brown, who comes
lIoIll EoIelDy, uliu tlIlucISlulluS Vic
business and will be able to serve his
customers in a most satisfactory man
ner.
Frank Brainard. ex county attorney,
sends back word from Galveston,
Texas, that he has located there and
will open up an office and continue
the practice of law. Mr.. Brainard is a
thorough student of law, having won
that place among those Of his profess
ion that makes him one of the lead
ing practitioners at the bar. In his
new field he will doubtless soon win
the same confidence of his clients that
he has enjoyed here.
During the past month there has
been seventy pupils in the public
schools OF the county write on the eX
animation given by the county super
incident to those who have com
pleted the eight years course of study
for the country schools. Those who
pass the examination, receiving the
required grades, will obtain beauti
full Autographed diploma signed by
the superintendent, teacher and direc
tor. The number completing the
course of study increases each year
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