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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

The editor of this paper attended the
congressional convention at Council
Bluffs Tuesday and left that city Tues
day night for st. Paul. He will take
the Northern Pacific from there and
spend two or three weeks along its line.
probably going as far as the road goes.
He will likely tell the readers something
about his trip in subsequent issues of
this paper. 1t has been three years
since he had a vacation and he is out to
rest and to learn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Frank Taylor who has been working
for John Coleman ont at Charlie John
sons in Melville township, fell from the
roof of the new barn Tuesday, distance
of twenty-seven feet and received severe
injuries A broken leg near the hip
and dislocated nose being the
most severe. DR.. Brooks was called
and at once rendered surgical aid.
A telephone message came from there
last night saying Mr.. Taylor was I'M
conscious and quite low. This morning
though still unconscious he was resting
a little easier.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Eugene Talbot has raised about $4,000
and sent 1t to the India relief fund. In
view of the fact that 10000 900 of people
are threatened with death by starvation,
that thousands are starving now, this
contribution is plainly in the line of
practical christian work. 1t is very
meritorious.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

MIR. and Mrs. Robert Wallace, of Nor
rison, Illinois, left Monday for Des
Moines after weeks visit at the homes
OF j. +. Russell and E. NJ. Preston in
this city. Mr.. Wallace is mayor OF his
home town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

The fourteenth annual banquet Of the
Alumni Association OF the Audubon
high school was served by the Methodist
Aid Society in the basement Of the
church. There may be an error in the
number of the banquet, although the
program so read; in reality we believe it
is but the third. The supper consisted
Of four courses and reflected credit on
those whoprepared it. The service by the
girl members of the junior class OF the
high school and four assistants deserve
Especial mention, since it equalled ar
thing of the kind ever done in the town.
Fred Blume the president OF the associa.
ton, acted as toastmaster. He spoke at
some length and showed careful prepare
ton for the honor thrust upon him. His
closing speech was given with enthus-
siasm and oratorical effect. He is an
alumnus Of whom our schools are proud.
Louis Roberts briefly but appropriately
welcomed the class OF 1900 and compar-
cd the evenings entertainment to the
triumphal procession of Caesar. He is
a strong student and tireless worker.
Teresa Stanton responded to the wei.
come and kept the attention of all
present. She spoke of her class being
an acquisition in quantity il not in
quality, and said they hoped to prove
themselves worthy members OF the asso.
citation. This was one of the best toasts
given. Miss Kitty Schneider was to have
given toast on Lights but failed tc
preform her part. Miss Dora Detwiler
one OF the county's most successful
teachers then gave an imgropter talk
she told one or two very clever stories
VIM. Cunningham, principal OF tn,
Gray schools told some numerous thing
about "Blunders." He has pleasan
manner OF talking and it is pleasure :,
listen to him; he possesses the ability o
becoming fine speaker. Music by al
orchestra OF -four was intersperced be
tween these toasts; the musicians also
played during the entire banquet. A
business meeting was afterwards held
the officers OF the past year were re. cleo
ted by unanimous vote. All speal
very highly Of the banquet and desir
that the Alumni should hold annua
meetings
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Mrs. Ed. Bilharz went to Des Moines
Monday to attend the state Music
Teachers convention. She will also
visit at the home Of her parents at
Indianola,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

An accidental shooting occurred at a
party at Hub Whites out in Melville
township Saturday evening. Miss Josie
Wilson was the victim OF the accident
the bullet from the revolver-which
wasn't loaded-striking her just below
the right knee and ranged downward to
near the ankle. DIR. Jackson removed
tho ball and gave the necessary surgical
aid. The wound is not considered dan
gerous though it is quite painful one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

A. ]. Eddy went to Davenport Monday
to attend the state encampment of the
G. A. r. He will also visit for couple
Of weeks at his old home at Oxford be-
fore returning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

The German Evangelical church
association, of Ross, have contracted
with architect and contractor +. l..
Evans, of this place, to erect new
church building for them at Ross. 1t is
to cost about $500 and will be put up
July
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Mrs. @. II. Vail went to Atlantic last
Friday evening and her two children,
Arthur and Miss Arlie, the first of this
week. They will make that place their
future home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Mrs. o. G. Richey, formerly of this
place but now of Coleridge, Nebraska,
arrived in the city yesterday and will
remain some time with friends and
ralatiyaa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Rev. q. T. Nichols went to Menlo
Monday to attend the district conference
that will be in session the last three days
of this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Geo. A. Ogle & Co.'S. representative
has been in the county this week deliver
ing the new atlas Of Audubon county to
patrons. 1t is quite handsome and
useful publication.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Chas. Burnside has been elected a
delegate from the Grinnell Y. M. c. A.
to the convention OF that organization
at Lake Geneva, New York.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

The ladies missionary society of the
Methodist church held meeting at the
farm residence of Eugene Talbot Tues
day afternoon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

The mothers held meeting at the
school house yesterday afternoon. The
purpose of this meeting was to receive
the report OF Mrs. Motifs trip to the
mothers congress at Des Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

LosT.-A new blue broadcloth jacket,
lined with blue satin and had National
Cloak Go. mark. Lost between Hamlin
and Elkhorn. Finder return to this
office and receive reward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Chris DISCARD has resigned his posi-
uion in Lidd Bros store and left for Har-
Ian Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

John Hersman, of Red Oak, came up
Monday and will take charge of the
furniture store while his brother, j. H.,
makes visit with relatives in Missouri.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

j. T. McFadden returnedfrom trip
in the Indian Territory and Oklahoma
Tuesday where he has been looking at
the country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

c. S. McLeran, d. ID. S, office
over Mc0uire's grocery. Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

F. M. Leet met with serious acct
dent Thursday evening of last week. He
was returning from business trip to
the north part Of the county and was
near the edge Of town when one OF his
horses SHE'D quickly and dislocated some
OF its harness. 1t then became worse
frightened and began kicking and they
both ran and became unmanageable.
Mr.. Leet jumped and would have saved
himself all right but lit on uneven
ground His left foot was injured, one
bone being broken and another dis
located. DIR. Miller rendered surgical
aid and he is getting along we'll. but will
at best be kept in doors good while
The team was but little injured in the
fracas
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

John G. johnson is building nice
barn ON his farm south of town. 1t is
to be 2Sx3S. A. ii. Dollahide is the
builder
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

II you are short and fat buy your
clothing of Lidd Bros. They fix them
to fit you free of charge as they are all
tailors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Word comes that Carlysle Carpenter
has Just graduated at Ledyard. The
subject of his Grafton was decisive
Battles"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

d, Miss Dora Larson went to Okoboji the
first OF the week where she will remain
until after the first of the coming month
at the j. A. Nash cottage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Frank Sampson, Earl Maharg, Nora
Hunt and Mamie Michales drove ont to
Melville Center Sunday evening to at
tend the exercises.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Mr.. VIM. Wood, of Virginia, H., came
in Tuesday evening for visit with the
E. Bilharz family. They met several
times while in Europe last summer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Miss Alice Dawson, who is.a teacher
at Danbury, arrived in the city Thurs.
day and is guest of Mrs. L. Bilharz.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Mrs. L. II. Haynes and daughter,
Mabel, went to Eldon Monday ON visit
OF several days with old friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

ID. l.. Freeman was at Des Moines this
week attending a meeting of the e!ectri-
cal men of the state. They formed a
state association.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

II. U. Funk returned Saturday from
Deep River, where he had been attend
ing the funeral of his mother.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Miss Ada Kuhn returned the latter
part of last week from Ames where she
has been attending school for the past
school year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

VIM. Tramp was up from Creston the
first OF the week on business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Miss Mildred Smith was visiting with
Atlantic friends between trains Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Miss Jessie Fry entertained number
OF her young friends at hsr home in
Prospect Park last Saturday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Chas. Fulton, of Extra, passed through
this city Tuesday en- route home from
Ames where he has been attending col.
le0a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

John Cook, who lives near Ross, had
COW killed by lightning Saturday night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Don't fail to get New York Life at E.
Frick q Sons. 23tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

II. W. Hanna has improved the looks
of his house by coat of paint, George
Bailey doing the work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Smoke New York Life, the great &c
cigar, at Z. Prick & Sons. 23-tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Miss Lillian OFT returned Saturday
from Cedar Falls where she has been
attending school for some time past.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Henry Bilharz departed Tuesday for
visit at Council Bluffs, and Horton,
Kansas, before returning to his home in
Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Thomas Boylan drove over to Guthrie
Center Monday on legal business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Laurence Finnerty, of Gray, was an
Audubon visitor Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Rev. Matheny and family moved into
the new parsonage the first of the week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

A new rule went into effect on the
Rock Island Sunday which compels all
brakemen to wear badges.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

@ A. Levi, one of our good friends up
in the far edge of Viola township, was a
caller last Thursday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Mrs. NJ. d. Bailey went to Des Moines
Friday to attend camp meeting at that
place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14
kaasSSS!S9''aq

There is one feature OF business we often nOte
and that is, anyone trading with for season. in near
y every instance become our permanent customers.
We call to mind many of our very best customers,
who up to few years ago rarely ever traded with u.s. and
who began by coming in in a WHILE then more Often
until gradually they ceased to trade at their old trading
place and became customers for all their needs in the
lines we sell.
1t seems to us that the thoroughly customer
to know store and business methods the more
they appreciate them AT first they do not notice all the
points wherein store different than Others but grad
ually they find that there many things which are
not so apparent first glance, but which bring about
general satisfaction in trading which they do not ree
Der of noticing in other stores.
They learn that in all selling, spirit of fairness is
not only to the buyer but TO the seller
reliability of goods and styles. The general cOnscien-
tious and friendly effort by all to sell customer some
thing which will be not only economical but satisfactory
An absence of the practice found in some Stores to do
anything, say anything to make sale; and the more OBJ
noxous PRACTICE OF urging and pushing customer to take
something not wanted because the wanted thing is not in
STOCK
They learn that selling in this store is dignifed
transaction, that customers not looked upon as COM
mon prey, and that ALL rich and poor old and young are
treated with universal courtesy and honesty
These are some of the reasons why customers
continue to trade at Russelfs ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

ID. E. Soar and daughter, Beulah
were over Sunday visitors with Extra
friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Matt Williams was at Atlantic last
week attending the races.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Mrs. Il. J. Spencer and daughter went
to Clear Lake Tuesday for an extended
visit with relatives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Maurice Armstrong arrived in the city
Monday from Ames where he is attend.
ing college.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

The interior of the Commercial bank
is being painted this week by Chas. Zion
and his force.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

O. F. Brown can now write insurance
on windmills. See him. 24-2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Special sale on Mems and Boys pants
and Children's suits from now on to
July 4th at Lidd Bros.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

John Shot was an Audubon visitor
over Sunday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14
Audubon Markets.
FART LOANS

S per cent interest, once a
year, 500 optional payments,
with Davenport Savings Bank.
CHARLES BAGLEY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

DR.. c. e. Brooks, Dental Office
over Talbott's Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Bonnie and Henry Sherman, of Extra.
visited with their friends in this city
Saturday,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Sheriff Anderson was Spirit Lake the
last Of last week on business connected
with his office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

Mrs. Hooker and children are visiting
relatives and friends in indiana, going
Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

John Norris, Of Brayton, was attend
ing to business in Audubon the first of
the week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

A. j. Phillips returned Monday from
visit in the northern part of the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-14

MONEY TO LOAN.
AT 5 per cent interest, option.
al payments, with the German
Savings Bank.
NASH & PHELPS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
BRYAN TO LECTURE HERE.
Eloquent Nebraskan Coming Dec. q
for Benefit Of Library Fund,

William Jennings Bryan will make
an address in the Seelye theatre OF
the evening of December p on the
subject 1.-The Ancient Landmarks.
The lecture will be for the benefit Of
the Abilene library fund and the ad.
mission will be so cents, reserved
seats % cents extra
1t took considerable effort on the
part OF the ladies interested in the
public library to induce Mr. Bryan to
come at this time and his acceptance
has only just been secured. That he
will have large audience is certain
He has never been here and hundreds
in Dickinson county will wish to hear
and see him. The mere announce.
ment Of his coming is enough to
bring crowd.
Mr.. Bryan will be on his way to
Galveston, Texas, and will arrive here
on the afternoon U. P. train, leaving
on the Santa Fe at 10 As p. m, for the
South.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Amusements,

II is seldom that II troupe comes
here that has ten people in it who are
all clever, but "lwo Married Women"
which pleased large audience last
nigh, is so constructed, From Billy
Rice as Hannah up-or down-to the
sheri'l's daughter every member Of
the company is an artist and not this
season has there been n better attrac-
ton in the Seelye.
The coming Of Charles b, Hanford
in private John Allen next Satur-
day evening will be another treat.
The play which met with great sue
cess on It's first presentation in Wash
ington, D. G., is a story of Southern
life and contains some fine character
drawing Mr.. Hanford will appear
in the part Of John Allen, one Of those
staunch heroic men Of the South in
whom honor and personal worth are
the chief characteristics. Four OF the
prcttiest women on the American
stage, namely, Miss Marie Drofnah,
Miss Elsa Van Braham, Miss Mae
Miller and Miss Clara Baker, are num-
bered in the support The gowns
worn in each Of the four acts by this
quartette Of feminine loneliness are
exquisite marvels OF the master dress
maker and tailor's creative art.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
DOING A FINE BUSINESS.
Badger Lumber Co. Has Grown in
Popularity in All Its Lines.


The lumber and coal business il
not one that goes by favor and wher
firm makes success it comes
through merit The Badger Lumber
Co. has during the past year had 8
business in all its departments that
has been exceptionally large. 1t has
sold lumber not alone for Abilene but
for all parts Of the county and the ex'
cellence of the product has won il
friends everywhere.
Its coal business is second to none
fsr this firm scarries a stock that is
always complete and includes the
best in the market. Many school
districts purchase their entire supply
here.
VIM. Shane as manager with such
excellent assistance as C. b. Yelton
and David Shirk make an office team
that cannot be excelled and the in.
creasing business of the firm shows
that their efforts are appreciated.
The Badger company wishes all its
patrons a Merry Christmas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
sOLOMON's BURGLARY,
Some Remarkable Features in Safe
Blowing Experience.

SOLOMON, Dec. l9.-The safe blow.
ing at H. lannon's store yesterday
morning was remarkable in many
ways. The burglars entered by
breaking in the door on the west side
The explosion not only completely
demolished the safe but broke a large
window near it, a transom above the
west door and one of the large plate
glass windows in the front. Pieces
OF the safe were blown about the store
destroying the goods that were near
it. The safe was behind the desk
railing and as consequence all the
files, correspondence etc. were scat
tered as much as though a Kansas
cyclone had entered the room.
The thieves secured between $40
and $50 in cgsh. Mr.. Bannon sets no
estimate upon the loss caused by the
explosion
The thieves evidently intended to
put in enough Of the explosive at the
first time for there is not a side Of the
safe that is not broken, bent or
twisted. There is large hole in the
floor where the safe stood.
1t is believed that the robbery was
committed by persons who were well
acquainted with the surroundings and
are now not far from town or that it
was done by strangers who left in a
buggy or on the 45O plug yesterday
morning. They could not have gone
on the early train, for when the ex-
plosion occurred the clock stopped
1t was then 20 minutes to three.
There is a good deal Of excitement
in town and it is hoped that the gull
ty parties may be speedily aPpre.
hended. There is too much Of this
kind Of work being done here.
Today some Of the papers taken
the safe were found on Fourth street
and small sum Of money and more
papers were found in Marion Wrights
wheat field northeast Of town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
COUNCIL TO DISCUSS FINANCE
Meeting Tonight to Talk Over
Revenues.

a special meeting Of the city coun'
Gil has been called for tonight to dis
cuss the matter of city revenues.
The expenses of the city with street
lights are so close to the income even
under the past management that it
takes close figuring. The council is
determined not to 90 in debt which is
entirely right and deserves COM
mendation and if the city cannot af-
ford lights it does not propose to
have them.
The city has made many excellent
street improvements during the year
and has many more in contemplation
If its means hold out The council
will discuss these and figure out q
schedule that will keep the city out
of debt. The meeting tonight will
be Of interest.
City Treasurer NJ. H. Malott is
closing the city's books for the year
in preparation for his forthcoming
report to the council. The showing
is an interesting one. The expense
of running the city is more than most
people realize and much of it is made
up of fixed charges. The tax levy is
divided into street and alley fund,
interest fund, sinking fund, cemetery
fund and general fund. The four
irst named are used for the purposes
named and can be used in no other
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
OTHER TOWNS OPEN.
Enterprise Has Not Heard of Any
Change.

1t was reported that all the towns
Of the county had closed their joints
because the gentleman sent up from
Topeka to bring injunctions had
threatened to do SO. Advices from
Enterprise say that town has not
heard of it and is doing business as
usual 1t is now reported that on
Friday injunction suits are to be
brought though nothing has been
heard from papers sent to Herington.
The POINTS are all said to be closed
here but bootleggcrs are doing a
thriving business,