Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18
KimbaIlton and Elkhorn.

Don't fail to attend Rev. Hansen's
sale at Elkhorn next Tuesday, May
23rd.
Rev. Simonsen arrived here Sunday
and occupied the pulpit OF Bethania
church.
Flour from the Walnut Mills ex-
changed for wheat at the Flour Ex-
change, Extra.
Sunday forenoon at eleven o'clock
a bolt oflightning came tearing down
through space and killed one of Lars
Esbeck's best horses.
In two weeks the Elkhorn College
will close, we regret to say, perma-
nently. We have not yet learned
what disposal will be made of the
college affairs.
There are numerous new buildings
going up in Sharon township this
spring. When it comes to having
nice looking farms and good improve
ment Sharon beats 'em ALL
If you need any new furniture, car
pets, window shades, or wall paper,
don't look any further but come di-
rect to the Elkhorn Furniture Store
where you can buy the ight goods at
the right prices.
On account of the inclement wea-
ther and muddy roads the first of the
week Denmark failed to reach his
favorite haunts in these regions this
trip. Look out for us next Monday
we will be at Kimballton and Elk
horn SURE.
Last Saturday morning a pretty
young lady made her appearance at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chris A.
Rasmussen, near Poplar, where she
begs to remain for several years to
come. Chris and the baby are both
doing nicely.
Miss Dora Larsen's many friends
in Sharon township are all pleased
and proud to learn that she has been
elected assistant principal of the Au-
dubon schools. Miss Dora is self
made girl who has won her education
by her own pluck and perseverance.
A. Berggren has resigned his office
as secretary Of the Elkhorn Lumber
Company and Hans Petersen has been
appointed to take his place. Mr..
Berggreen has performed some very
valiant service for the company and
proved himself competent official.
His successor is all expert bookkeeper
OF many years experience and is capa-
BILE of filling any position with honor.
The joint Teachers Meeting of the
teachers of Audubon and Shelby
counties held at Elkhorn last Satur-
day, was complete success. A large
attendance was present and many in
teresting topics were taken up and
discussed. The round table was a
new and interesting feature and
proved source of much valuable in
formation. Among those present
were superintendent Spencer, of
Audubon county and Shorett of Shell
by county, and Prof. ]. L. Conger,
Of Irwin, who was recently elected
principal of the Extra schools.
Elkhorn people have decided to
celebrate June Fifth-Danisb indie
pendendence Day-at the P. r. Ms
sen place south Of Elkhorn. Target
and bird shooting and various other
amusements will be features of the
days entertainment. The committee
will endeavor to have several noted
speakers present. While we are liv-
ing in this land ofcomfort and plenty
and under flag that offers protection
to all, let us ever be mindful of our
duty to the mother country. Let us
so far honor the counn'v that gave us
birth and the banner under whose
furls we first learned to love liberty
and freedom, that on June Fifth we
will lay all cares aside and 60 forth
to celebrate an event forever sacred to
our memories.
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