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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
An Obituary OF Grandma Crane.

1t is not often that we write All
obituary that 80 nearly reaches the
century mark. This, with other re-
markable incidents and character
istics of the life just closed, makes
the closing scenes of remarkable
moment to us who have been spar.
ed to see this, the ending of long
and useful life. As our minds sweep
back over the decades in this histo-
ry of life we are reminded of the
changes that have come about in
the world. There has been wonder
full progress and development in
the material world; still more won
derful and remarkable were the de-
velopements in the spiritual life
that has just closed to earthly
scenes. When we remember that
for almost nine decades that heart
which has ceased to beat found So
lace in Jesus; the soul whose ten
dency was ever upwards has found
her home in the blessed home of
the soul; and though the journey
was long and as her sun sinks III
the west and the twilight was gath
ering sends back the message to
the world: "Oh, for a closer walk
with God!" When we remember
these things in connection with the
life we are led to say, truly God is
good; truly his goodness has no
end.
Anna Eckman was born in Mary
land, on July 80, 1906. Her parents
moved to Georgetown, Ohio, in her
early childhood. On her twenty
fourth birthday, July 20, 1880, she
was married to Daniel Crane. To
this union six children were born;
foar, with the husband and father,
having preceded her to the other
world. Two remain, Mr.. Y. B. Crane,
who lives at Jackson, Minnesota;
and Mr.. John Crane, a resident of
Extra, where their mother made her
home and passed her last hours.
The family came to Marion county,
Iowa, in the fall of 1854, stopping at
Bennington for the winter; coming
to Audubon county in the spring
of 1855.
She united with the Methodist
Episcopal church, in Maryland,
when but eight years of age and
on coming to this county was one
of eight pioneer Methodists to orga-
ganize the first Methodist class in
Audubon county, which was organ
Ecu III looO-i. one leIC d record OF
eighty-six years of service for her
Master; truly a remarkable life. The
last of the organized class and the
pioneers in Methodistism in Audu-
bon county has passed from labor
to reward. She passed away Thurs
day, September 10, 1900 aged ninety
four years, one month and fourteen
days. Funeral services were held
in the Methodist church, at Extra,
on Friday, September 14th. conduct
ed by the pastor, r. c. F. Chambers,
after which the remains were laid
to rest in the Extra Cemetery.
r. C.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Jim tombstone was down from
Audubon, Wednesday,, trying to
purchase the Home Bakery. Mr..
tombstone baked at one time for
Frank Rice, in Audubon, and con-
sidered this good location. He
was informed, however, by Mr.. Don
aldson that the Home Bakery was
not for sale and that he had been
stood by, by the people and had a
good patronage and was contented
to remain here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
Notice.

To those contemplating having a
public Sale! l am located at Anita
and will cry sales in any part of
Cass, Audubon, Guthrie or Adair
counties. Have had thirty years ex-
perience. Fine and registered stock
a specially. Charges very reasona-
BILE. Write or wire me at Anita, or
leave orders at The Journal office.
WILLIAM MALLORY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

The ladies of the Congregational
church will conduct Woman's
Exchange" Friday and Saturday,
October 9th and 9th, in the old A.
C. Smith building. Everybody is
invited to come Friday and see
what we have to sell. Come Satur-
day and get your dinner and sup
per on the European plan.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

From the depth of our hearts we
wish to return thanks to those
neighbors and friends who came to
our assistance during the illness
and death of our dearly beloved
mother, and who, by kind words of
sympathy and coincidence, sought
to buoy us up during the sad trial.
And those who. at the grave, drop
ped silent tear for the departed
placed us under lasting obligations
to them.
JOHN CRANE AND FAMILY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
Missionaries Escape to Siberia.

London, Sept. 25.-The America
missionaries, ]. H. Roberts. Mark Will
Jams. William Sprague. Mrs. Sprague,
and Miss Virginia Murdoch, who es-
capped from Kalgan, province Of Chi Ii,
China, in June, were chased across the
Cobb desert of Siberia, and reached
London in good health.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

A score of writer's and artists
contribute to the Ladies' Home
Journal for October. The Story of
a Young Man, by Clifford Harvard,
and The Success of Mary the First,
by Elizab beth Stuart Phelps, are be-
gun and the issue is one of COM
handing excellence. Then there are
The Blue River Bear Stories, and
there many other interesting stories
in the number. The Curtis Pub
fishing Company, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania; l0c copy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

F. Gault and Company shipped
carload of poultry to the New York
market that contained 1900 pounds.
They expect to have another load
for shipment next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
Call And Settle.

Having sold my butcher shop
desire to have all accounts settled
at once while l remain with my sue
cessor in the shop. Thanking you
all for your liberal patronage / am
Most truly
a23tf JACOB BAUER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
To Whom 1t rlay Concern.

Notice is hereby given that the
old school house, at No. 6, Greeley
township, will be sold at public
auction on Thursday, October IL,
1900, at two o'clock P. M. By order
of the Board of Directors.
WILLIAM RUCKER,
GEORGE MCCALL, President.
s13t Secretary.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

James Kelsey and wife were call
ed to Menlo, the first of the week,
where they went to attend the fune
raj of that lady's nephew, son of
Mrs. Nanduser.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Ray Decker will sell twenty-five
head of Colorado horses, ranging
from two to seven years old, at the
A. F. Littlefield farm, east of the
city, in Audubon township, on next
Saturday, September %.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Frank Gault will go to Chicago,
Saturday, to purchase goods for the
winter trade. In few days after he
leaves goods will arrive daily until
the big store is entirely filled.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Husbands who have wives that are
troubled with headaches will do we'll
to read what Mr.. A. F. Clark, of Bron-
son, Mich. says on on this subject. He
writes: when at the Worlds Fair
my wife was suffering with a severe
headache, she being subject to Them
| bought at the nearest drug store a
box of krause's Headache Capsules,
and they proved an excellent medi-
cine" Sold by Nick Doffing g. Co.,
Extra, and n. G. Bronson, Audubon;
druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
Original Notice.

Mamie O Flying Dietrich,
Plaintiff. In the Distrc
vs lCourt of Audubon
County. Iowa, Oc-
William Dietrich. tober Term 1900
Defendant.
To William Dietrich, Defendant.
You are hereby notified that on or before Oc-
tober 1900, there will be file in the office of
the Clerk of the District Court of Audubon
County, Iowa, the petition of said Plaintiff
claiming of you divorce from the bonds of
matrimony. For further and complete par
ticulars see petition when filed. And unless
you appear thereto and defend before noon of
the second day of the October Term of said
Court commencing at Audubon, said county
and state. on the 10th day of October, 1900, de-
fault will be entered against you and judgment
rendered thereon.
Dated at Audubon, Iowa this 18th day of
September. 1900.
COSSON & ROSS.
sl3t Attorneys for Plaintiff
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

We are told that Mr.. Frank
Sturgeon will shortly arrive in this
city for good visit with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Sturgeon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Sam Brown purchased six humid
red bushels of wheat of John Ebert,
one day this week which netted
the gentleman the neat little sum of
$500 CO.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Frank Gault purchased the barn
belonging to Mrs. Dena Statzell
and has had it moved down north
to the Hans Hansen property, where
7. b. Rendleman resides.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
Audubon County Journa'
CA. MARLIN, Editor.
Thursday, Sept. q, 1900.

John Crane has again taken up
his work of canvassing for the Per
ry Nurseries, in the north-central
part of the State.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Ox-Blood Tablets are SOC at ". A. Hamler's
drug store. or for three weeks trial treatment
enclose l0c for postage and address, The W.
A. Henderson Co., Des Moines, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Grandma Hamlin is at home after
a pleasant visit of three weeks with
her relatives out in Nebraska.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Mrs. E. Bilharz and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dawson, sister and father and
mother of Mrs. w. F. Donaldson,
and Mr.. Rice drove down from Au-
dubon today and visited at the
Home Bakery
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Be sure and see John Johnson,
32O Chestnut street, before purchas-
ing your Clothing and Shoes, in At
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
Notice OF Application For Permit.
In The District Court of the State of Iowa
In and for Audubon County

In The District Court OF the State OF Iowa
In and for Audubon County.
In the matter of theI
application of W. A.
Harnler, a Registered October Term A.
PHARMACIST, for Per ID. 1900
init to Buy, Keep and
Sell Intoxicating LID Notice of Appli-
uors. cation for permit
TO WHOM II MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the appli-
cation of the undersigned, W. A. Hanlier,
Registered Pharmacist, No. 1886, doing
business (under the name of w. A. Ham
ler) in Extra, Iowa, praying for a permit
to buy, keep and sell Intoxicating liquors,
tor medicinal purposes only, on East One
Third ga of Lot Number Seven "a of Block
Number Three (3) in said Town of Extra,
Iowa, will be on file in the Office of the
Clerk Of the District Court Of said county,
on or before the 5tll day of October A. D.,
1900, and that the Said cause will come on
tor hearing, IN saidt court at the October
term OF said Court to begin and be held at
Audubon, Audubon county, Iowa, on the
10Th day of October "A D., 1900.
Sep13 w. "A. HANILEIe, APPLICANT.
Ox-Blood Tablets are the great flesh produce
er. For sale at w. A. Hamler's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
Cyclone Does Damage.

Toronto, Kan, Sept. pa cyclone
town last night about s o'clock and
caused much damage. For about
mile the cyclone tore down houses,
barns, fences, corn shocks and every
thing in its course. The house of Dick
Williams was torn to pieces, the barn
and sheds demolished. The cyclone
passed through the east side grave
yard and tore down the tool house and
unset 30 tombStoneS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Ox-Blood Tablets purify the blood and build
up the system. Thin people gain wonderfully
in flesh by the use of them For sale at W. A.
Hamlar's
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Charlie Parrot and wife have
moved from the country to their
house, in the southwest part of the
city, and George johnson now in
habits the George Paige property,
on the road to West town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27
H. L. Wissler went to Audubon,
Monday, to attend to business mat
terS

w. H. Dire was in Atlantic, last
Tuesday, visiting with his friends
for a few hours.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Charlie Petrie has the material
purchased with which to build a
new house and new barn, over on
his fine farm, in east Audubon
township.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

A few of the friends were invited
down to the Joseph Gearheart new
house, last Wednesday evening,
and indulged in one of those
delightful dancing parties.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Hugh Smith has rented the Grant
Smith house, on west Washington
street, and will move his family
from his present location to that
property the first of the coming
week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Following is the verdict of the
Coroner's Jury in the above case:
An inquest at Atlantic, in Cass
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

the people of St. Bonlface Catholic
church, of Extra, and vicinity will
have the rare opportunity of wit
Messing a reproduction of the world
famous Passion Play of Oberan-
mergau. The undersigned has per
fected arrangements with the orig
inal company to give one exhibit
ton in St. Boniface church on the
date mentioned. Doors will open
at $50 P. NJ, and the exhibition will
commence at TOO o'clock.
This is no irresponsible company
but THE original firm whose pictures
were secured under the immediate
direction of the Bavarian-Germa-
ny government, in whose kingdom
is situated the city of Oberammer-
gau. It is on our part, moreover,
not mere money making affair.
We have been prompted rather by
an earnest desire to have presented
to the Christian people of the city
a devout exhibition of the greatest
tragedy the world ever witnessed.
We therefore most cordially invite
all without exception. The reserved
seats are soc; general admission,
Soc; children, 25c; which is as lowas
expenses incurred make it possible.
In order to prevent crowdlng at the
door we recommend the purchase
of tickets through the ladies and
gentlemen of St. Boniface church.
REV. FATHER FAILENsCHnID.
Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Ox-Blood Tablets are for thin blooded peo-
Pile For sale at W A. Hamler's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Forty-one years ago Mr.. Leonard
Early, of this city, shook hands
with his brother-in-law, Mr.. David
Weaver, in Highland county, Ohio,
and with his wife set their faces to-
ward the west, and from that time
till one day last week these good
friends had never met when Uncle
Early was delight by Mr.. Wea-
yer and his good wife appearing,
before him, from their home in Hen
ry county, Iowa, for good visit.
They found Mr.. Early rather poor
ly upon their arrival but the sight
of them seemed to act as a specific
upon him for he Immediately arose
and went about town with his
friend showing him our neat little
western city. These ladies, Mrs.
Weaver and Mrs. Early, are sisters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

$1,000 buys the best Satin
Lined Jacket ever brought
to this market-all new,
correct styles. Fancy Golf
Capes and Collarettes, at
prices absolutely the low.
est.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

$500 and up buys a
Ladies' Man-Tailor-
ed Suit, made to fit
from sponged a n d
shrunken cloth--the
most de p e n d a b | e
kind.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

Ox-Blood Tablets are the great flesh produc-
er. For sale at w. A. Hamler's
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-09-27

The finest line Of i'm
ported Dress Goods, Silks
and Trimmings ever shown
in southern Iowa. Many
exclusive patterns-no two
alike. A judicious invest
ment.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-01-25

we have in a shop where all the clerks
are very smart. We wish our father
hadn't brought us to town and we
were out on the ''karroo." Then the
man in the pulpit begins to preach.
His text is, TIE that believeth not
shall be damned"
The day before the magistrate's
clerk, who was an atheist, has died in
the street, struck by lightning.
The man in the pulpit mentions no
name, but he talks of 1.-THE hand of
God made visible among u.s." He tells
us how, when the white stroke fell,
quivering and naked, the soul fed, rob-
bed Of his earthly filament, and lay at
the footstool of God; how over its head
has been poured out the wrath Of the
Mighty One, whose existence it has
denied, and, quivering and terrified,
it has fed to the everlasting shade.
We, as we listen, half start up. Ev-
cry drop Of blood in our body has rush
ed to our head. He lies, he lies, he
lies! That man in the pulpit lies! Will
no one stop him? Have none Of them
heard, do none Of them know, that
when the poor dark soul shut it's eyes
on earth it opened them in the still
light of heaven; that there Is no wrath
where Gods face is; that If one could
Continued on page 6. s"..-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-01-25
|I'lc| :; Pain all
W1)(% WIZ

eff q price can be placed on pain, Mothers
Friend 10 worth its weight in gold as an allevi
ator. My wife suffer ed more in ten minutes with
either of her other two children than she did Al
four bottles Of Mothers Friend 1t is blessing
to any one expecting to become mother" says
q customer.
Thus writes Henderson Dale, Druggist,
of Carmi, ILL.,, to the Bradfeld Regulator
Company, of Atlanta, Ca, the proprie-
tors and manufacturers Of "Mother's
Friend" This successful remedy is not
one of the many internal medicines adj
vertised to do unreasonable things, but Q
scientifically prepared liniment especially
effective in adding strength and elasticity
to those parts of woman's organism which
bear the severest strains of childbirth.
The Iniment may be used at any and
all times during pregnancy up to the
very hour of confinement. The earlier il
Is begun, and the longer used, the more
perfect will be the result, but it has been
used during the last month only with
great benefit and success.
It not only shortens labor and lessons
the pain attending it, but greatly dimin-
ishes the danger to life of both motfra
and child, and leaves the mother in con-
dition more favorable to speedy recovery.
"Mother's Friend is sold by druggists
at $I.oo, or sent by express on receipt =
price.
Valuable book for women, "Befors
Baby is Born" sent free on application.
TIE BRADFIElo REGUA OR CO. Atlanta. q.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-01-25

own reflection in the water but you
see one. There is no cant phrase, rot
ten with age. but it was the dress of
living body, none but at heart it sig
nifies real bodily or mental condition
which some have passed through.
After hours and nights Of frenzied
fear Of the supernatural desire to ap-
pease the power above. a fierce CULVER
ing excitement in every inch of nerve
and blood vessel, there comes a time
when nature cannot endure longer. and
the spring long bent recoils. We sink
down emasculated. Up creeps the
deadly delicious calm:
81 have blotted out as a cloud thy
sins and as a thick cloud thy tres
passes and will remember them no
more forever"
We weep with soft, transporting joy.
A few experience this. Many mag
inc they experience it. One here and
there lies about it. In the main 1.-The
peace with God, sense of sins for
given" stands for certain mental
and physical reaction. Its reality those
know who have felt it.
And we on that moonlight night put
down our head on the window. 20
God, we are happy, happy, thy child
forever! Oh, thank you, God" And
we drop asleep. "E.-
Next morning the Bible we kiss. We
are Gods forever. We go out to work,
and it goes happily all day, happily all
night, but hardly so happily, not hap
PLY at all, the next day, and the next
night the devil asks US, where is
your Holy SpiritY'
We cannot tell. f.
So month by month, summer and
winter, the old life goes on-reading,
praying, weeping, praying. They tell
us we become utterly stupid. We
know it Even the multiplication table
we learned with so much care we for
get. The physical world recedes far
ther and farther from us. Truly we
love not the world. neither the things
that are In It., Across the bounds Of
sleep our grief follows us. When we
wake in the night we are sitting up in
bed weeping bitterly or find ourself
outside in the moonlight dressed and
walking up and down and wringing
our hands, and we cannot tell how we
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-01-25
BEFORE EABY Is BORN
4 Valuable Little Book Of Interest
to ALI Women Sent Free.

Every woman looks forward with feel.
ings Understandable joy to the one mo-
centous event of her life, compared with
which all others pale into insignifi-
.'ance. How proud and happy she will
b. when her precious babe nestles ~
mr. breast - how sweet the name Il
'slotherp And yet her happy an, :
.,ation of this event is clouded with
misgivings of the pain and danger OF
the ordeal, SO that it is impossible to
s,oid the feeling Of constant dread
which creeps over her. The DANCE
and suffering attendant upon being
another can be entirely prevented "
that the coming of the little strange
need not be looked forward to wit,
fear and trembling, az is SO often tha
case. Every woman who reads thrs
paper can obtain absolutely free val
liable and attractive little book enti-
tied Before Baby is Born" by sending
her name and address to the BradfieId
Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga q This book
contains priceless information to Il;
women. and no one should fail to send
for IT.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-01-25
should the sun hurt him?


In the evening, when the clouds lift
themselves like gates and the red
lights shine through them, we cry, for
in such glory he will come, and the
hands that ache to touch him will hold
him, and we shall see the beautiful
hair and eyes of our God. Lift up
your heads, We gates, and be We lifted
up, We everlasting doors, and our King
Of glory shall come imp
The purple flowers, the little purple
flowers, are his eyes, looking at us. We
kiss them and kneel alone on the fiat,
rejoicing over them. And the wilder
ness and the solitary place shall be
joice and blossom as rose.
If ever in our fearful, joyful ecstasy
the poor sleepy, half dead devil should
raise his head, we laugh at him. 1t is
not his hour now.
eff there should be hell, after all!'
he mutters. ''If your God should be
cruel! If there should be no God! If
you should find out it is all magma
ton! IT,
We laugh at him. When a man sits
in the warm sunshine, do you ask him
for proof of it? He feels; that is all.
And we feel; that is all. We want no
proof Of our God. We feel, we feel!
We do not believe in our God because
the Bible tells us Of him. We believe
in the Bible because he tells us Of it.
We feel him, we feel him, we feel; that
is all. And the poor half swamped
devil mutters: ......'. ......
"But If the day should come when
you do not feel"
And we laugh and cry him down.
at will never come-neverw And
the poor devil sinks to sleep again
with his tail between his legs. Fierce
assertion many times repeated is hard
to stand against. Only time separates
the truth from the lie. So we dream
on. ss.s #s.s = ,-st slss stfs .,r 80
One day we go with our father to
town, to church. The townspeople rus
tie in their silks and the men in their
sleek cloth and settle themselves in
their pews and the light shines in
through the windows on the artificial
flowers in the women's bonnets. We
have the same miserable feeling that