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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
Had the Right Idea,

1t is related on good authority, and
in this case good authority means good
authority-this is no Kaffirgram-that
young woman went into a music
store in this city the other day and
asked the clerk for copy of angels
Always Polished
The clerk turned over stock of coon
songs in puzzled way and said he
was afraid that they were just out, but
he could send for it.
MY teacher said you would be sure
to have it," said the maiden. Its by
Handel"
Guessing is part of the clerks bust.
ness, and he showed her angels Ever
Bright and Fair
1t was what she acknowledgements
Gazette.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
ABSENT TREATMENT.
The Woman Had Faith In 1t and
Was Cured.

The Woman Had Faith In 1t and
Was Cured.
''My wife solemnly affirms that she
will get a divorce if I say anything
about it." said Jones with a smile.
'But it is too good to keep, so here
goes. Mrs. Jones had been ailing for
some time, and, falling into the hands
of one Of the neighbors who is a faith
curist, she became imbued with that
peculiar belief l laughed at her, but
she remained firm and said she was
convinced that she could be cured only
through faith AS her illness was
nothing serious 1 said nothing more,
congratulating myself that 1 was
ahead what doctor would have charg-
ed her.
sit ran along for some time while my
wife continued to gain, and at last she
announced that she was fully cured.
Now, then, John Henry said she,
I never again wish to hear you say
anything about mind cure being all
imaginable. am sure that 1 would
have been dead woman if hadn't
taken the treatment that did. And to
think he never set eyes on mer
He never whatY l gasped.
Set eyes on me. took the absent
treatment. l sent Professor Fake S.
to treat me by his famous absent treat
ment'
"'Do you mean to say said 1, thai
you sent a fakir SIS to treat you?'
That's just what l did! And tt
think the most wonderful thing abou
it was that was aware the momen
that he received my letter and opened
it, although he was thousand mile
from me! Why. l commenced gainin,
right from that moment! 1t is simpl,
wonderful! You can't deny that an
well woman, and all through tn,
wonderful absent treatment that re
ceiyed.'
II should have said something RICH
then and there had I not heard tn,
postman's whistle and gone to the doc
to get my mail. There was lette
for my wife from the dead letter office
and when she opened it out dropped
her letter to Professor Fake. She ha,
misdirected it, and the fakir had neve
received it. She says-but on secon
thought l hadn't better tell you wha
she says. "-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
Lecture Course.

large number of the business
MN have gone in and guaranteed
toy success of a course of lectures
fol the town for the fall and winter
They are all secured through the
Slhyton Lecture Bureau, of Chica 90,
and every one of the number secur-
edare classed among the best plat
form lecturers and entertainers that
the country affored. There is no
question but that the town can we'll
support a good course of entertain
ntnts, other towns no larger do and
we do not intend to be second to
any town of like populations.
1t is the intention of those who
have the matter in charge to sell
enough season tickets to pay all ex-
penses. Everyone should avail
themselves of the opportunity and
attend. 1t is hoped that every teach
er will secure tickets and get as
many country people to attend as
possible. as each number will be in
structive and entertaining.
The first number will be given in
October by the Slayton Jubilee Sing
ers. This is one of the best compa-
MES on the road and need no recon-
mendations to carry them through
Colonel L. F. Copeland is one of
the most pleasing and satisfactory
pulpit orators in America, and
comes from Harrisburg, Pennsylva.
MIA, with words of commentator
from all over the United States, and
is the equal of McIntire, Colonel
Balm, General Gordon.
Rev. Father Nugent, of Des
Moines, the brainest and most schol.
arly and brilliant man in Iowa. A
man loved, honored and respected
From a personal knowledge we
know that this one number of the
course is worth the price for all
No boy or girl, man or woman. can
afford to miss his lecture.
In addition to those already Civ
ed the Quaker Male Quartette and
Miss Jennie Shoemaker, an enter.
tainer and delsarte. Both are up to
the highest standard of first-class
IL every sense and equal to the
other members of the course.
We wish to say that these lectures
are not to be classed or compared
with the ordinary lectures that have
been here, but are men of national
regulations and are recognized as
men of talent, culture and refine
1nent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
Passed To Rest.

Frederick Anderson died at his
home on Jefferson street, in this
city, on Tuesday, August 4, 1900,
after lingering sickness. He was
born in England on January 2, 1922
He was married on May Ii. 1919, at
Casterson, England, to Miss Jane
Morris. In 1851 he left his native
cline to seek his fortune in the new
world. After three years residence
in the State of New York he moved
to Illinois, living in that then front
Ter country tor twenty-three years.
II then came to Iowa and settled
on farm three and one-half miles
southeast of Extra where he lived
until about two and one-half years
ago when he moved from the scenee
of toll and activity to the more quiet
retreat of the present home.
Thus noble citizen, a kind hus-
band and an indulgent father has
gone. Years of patience, honesty
and uprightnesS made him an en-
deared neighbor and a citizen whose
example was one of nobleness and
purity. He did not care for public
life but never shifted responsible
ity to weaker shoulders. He loved
a retired life but when duty called
stepped boldly forward and per-
formed it. He was member of the
Christian church and died fondly
cllnging to the faith that had been
the pilot of his noble life.
He leaves seven children to mourn
the death of a father who was ever
to them a companion and guide
A wife and mother, too, must mourn
the companion who spared no pains
to strew her path with roses, no
trouble to make her life happier
and pleasanter. Seventy-eight win
tiers turned his auburn locks to sill
very gray but as many summers in
his heart wreathed his face in
smiles that proved a benediction to
all he knew.
The funeral services were con.
Quoted in the Christian church on
| Thursday, at two o'clock, by Rev
L. H. Humphrey and the remains
were inferred in the Extra Cemetery
where in all forgetfulness of the
cold world his loved one drop the
bitter tear departing to mingle with
the dew of hope in meeting in the
great beyond.
Ox-Blood Tablets are the great flesh produc
| For Ia at w Hsmlar's
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
What He waited For.

An inspector Of Irish schools tells a
good story. says the Newcastle eng
lanD Chronicle. At school where he
made surprise visit little boy hap
pened to come in for the first time and
stepped up to the inspector at once.
''Sit there for the present" said the
inspector, indicating the desired spot.
The boy obeyed readily, and when
the inspector had finished his multitu-
dinous inquiries into the knowledge Of
geography, grammar and arithmetic
possessed by the children he found that
the boy still sat in the same spot
what are you waiting for, my boy 2"
please, sir, am waiting for the
present"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
The Great Circus Day.

n almost every home and hamlet
the announcement of the coming 20
Atlantic on Saturday, August Is, of
the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Bros. !
union of big shows will be greeted as
tidings of great joy. Since the Bar
mum u Bailey show went to Europe it
is the only menagerie, circus and hip
podrome that has exhibited in New
York City and the general metropoli-
tan verdict, recorded by immense au-
diences for two seasons at Madison
Square Garden and in the press seems
to be that it has eclipsed its great and
popular predecessor. The WorId
echoes the drift of public opinion in
pronouncing it the biggest circus
that New York has ever SEEM and
what held good there will doubtless be
maintained in the country at large.
From start to finish, from the mag
niticent street parade to the last OF the
hippodrome races the exhibition is at
once a colossus and corker. Hours
may be protitably and pleasantly
passed in inspecting the largest and
finest collection of rarest wild beasts
and birds. When it comes to the cir
Gus and hippodrome performances
there appears to be no limit to the
thrills and tickles. Hundreds of dis
tinguished artists and admirably
trained animals participate in a hun
dred acts. Even the very air is alive
with wizard bicyclists flying sprites
and trapeZe heroes and heroines,
while in the three rings below appear
the nineteen finest male and female
bareback riders of both Europe and
America. Intermingling with all
this and filling the very air with
laughing gas are clowns of all kinds
and countries to the number of TWEEN
ty-tive, whose music, mirth and inf
nltely humorous hits and skits at cur
rent fads and fashionable follies make
tens OF thousand hold their sides and
hilarlonsly howl. AS for the rest, we'll
you'll have to read the bills.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
His Gin Hickey.

The Irishman who had never tasted
a gin rickey ordered one so as to i'm
press his friends. The bartender never
had heard Of a rickey, but he was
ashamed to admit his ignorance, so he
put mixing glass under the bar and
made guess at it.
Then he leaned back to await results.
The Irishman slipped at the beverage
and shook his head approvingly.
by CORY, tbs fine rickey," he said.
st ought to be-" said the bartender.
81 put in everything except the Ii
se."-Chicago Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

The Republicans OF Greeley town
ship are hereby requested to meet
in delegate convention at the Cen
ter school house. in said township
on Saturday evening, August 25th
at the hour of eight O'clock, for the
purpose of selecting eight delegates
to attend the county convention
which meets at Audubon, on Wed
nesday, Sept. 5th, and to nominate
a township ticket.
NELLIE MAsTERsoN, Chairman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
A national statute that will result

A national statute that will result
in the saving of a great many of
human lives has just gone into
effect 1t is the law providing that
all railway cars engaged in inter
state traffice shall be fitted with
automatic couplers and air brakes.
fThe cost of compliance with this
Gaw has been enormous. but the
railways expect to be ablesto reap
Nample financial reward from being
able to make better time with their
freight trains, handle bigger loads
4 with fewer employees and materially
reduce the loss of life and limb.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
rHoRoueHBREDs.

VIVA, Bess, you young vixenl
Now, Nellie, your foot.
So, hoop-la! You've got herl
The beautiful brute!
Hold her in for moment;
One hitch to my girth,
And I'm with you, my lass,
For the ends OF the earth.
Now, Duroc. my hero,
Be careful, dear heart!
She is fresh as the fountaia
And rank for start.
"You fear not?'' Oh, no,
But you like your sweet wills,
And we'll give you breathingl
Away! To the hills!
oh, battle me, We winds
OF the whitening downs!
Brush the scent of the functions"
The faint of the towns!
What is art to this nature
Or wine to this air?
What's a picture to Nell
And her blooded bay mare7
-Scribner's
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
Brakes,

Hand brakes, to assist in the stop
ping of trains, We're introduced as ear
ly as lS49. Twenty years later the air
brake was patented, which enabled
power from the locomotive to be trans
mitted through hose simultaneously to
the brakes of all the cars in a train
a wonderful invention. In 1868 the
coaches We're connected by patent
couplers, another measure of strength
and safety.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
Famous. Gamblers.

Nine. du Barry was the most famous
woman gambler of the time of Louis
XIV, but with her it was only a pas
time. But Nine. Pompadour went in
with the sole object of winning if she
could. 1t is recorded that her winnings
were enormous. and that in a single
game she eased the pockets of the
king of $4,000 louis dor ($125. OOO).
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Fred Hansen, of Audubon town
ship, lost a valuable hore, Satur-
day, aud narrowly escaped being
drowned. He was coming home
from Anita, after the heavy rain,
and when crossing one of the
streams. which had overflown the
road, the team was carried down
the stream. He succeeded in get
ting them unhitched, but one drift
ed down against tree and could
not get out.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Frank Gault and Company have
the sidewalk piled high with big
boxes that were full of fall goods
that have been arriving for the big
store the past week. They are get
ting in big stock and are expect
ing a big fall trade.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

S. A. Campbell brought to The
Journal office, last Friday, some
elegant specimens of Whitney Mum
Der Twenty Crab Apple, upon
which the entire force feasted all
the afternoon, for which we return
Mr.. Campbell three pecks of our
best thanks
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

J. w. Roseman arrived. last Fri
day, from Van Meter and is paying
visit to his brother-in-law, Rev. H.
L. Wissler. He is we'll pleased with
the country here and will buy a
farm if he can find suitable loca-
tiop
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

The Congregational Ladies' Aid
Society elected the following new
officers, this week:
Mrs. D. E. Stranger, President.
Mrs. Connrardy. Vice-President,
Mrs. John Harrison, Secretary.
Mrs. Frank Ridgley, Treasurer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

A bolt of lightning struck stack
of wheat on the Nick Bintner farm,
during the storm, last Saturday af-
ternoon, and burned it to the
ground. The grain belonged to Mr.
Albeit who was farming part of
the land, and we understand that
there was no insurance on this
stack.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

The trotting bred stallion will stand
during the season of 1900 at my
place, just west of the Extra depot.
Theilo won sweepstakes at Audu-
bon county fair last fall. First pre-
nliums were also awarded three of
his colth-three-y yearlino
and sucking colt. Service fee $1,000
to insure. m3tf E. c. WILSON.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
OFF His Mind.

Have you forgotten that Y that you
borrowed of me some time ago."
"Oh, no; still have it in my mind"
We'll, don't you think this would be
good time to relieve your mind of 2"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

For nice, clean, smooth shave
visit Hugh Smiths barber shop, at
his new location, in the Doctor John
Riley building, directly across the
street from the postoffice.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

The Tartaran alphabet contains 2O2
letters, being the longest in the world.
Some of these are really symbols to
represent phrases and emotions
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Wyman Harvey drove up to Au-
dubon, last Sunday morning, and
brought home Mr. and Mrs. Chris
Jensen tor short visit Mrs. Jen-
sen is his sister and is comfortably
located at Waterloo. Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

We are authorized to announce the
qndidaE of George w. Cosson for
the nomination of County Attorney,
subject tb the will of the Republican
0unty convention.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

CARD OF THANKs.-'To the friends
and neighboas who so kindly assist
ed me during the late illness and
death of my wife, 1 desire to express
my sincere appreciation and thanks.
NJ. L. CURD.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Albert Cihak has purchased one
of George Henshaw's corn harvest
ing machines and little later will
be moving his field with it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Mrs. Davis, mother of Mrs. ]. F.
McAninch, arrived from her visit to
Chicago, Sunday morning. and will
remain here until next week when
she will 90 on to Audubon
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Mrs. Peter Kommes bought fine
Farrand & Votey organ and Wheel
er & Wilson sewing machine from
George Johnson, the first of the
week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

While Frank Hensley was in Chi
cago last week he purchased a
couple of wheels. One for Miss
Ollie Pippin and one for Miss Grace
Campbell and these ladies have
joined the cyclists and take delight
full rides about town, in the gloam-
ing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

l hereby announce myself as can
ddate fU the office of County Attor-
fey, subject to the decision of the Re-
ublicanparty of Audubon county.
FRED BLUME.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

I herbJ announce my candidacy for
the officeIof County Recorder subject
tt the decision of the Republican
0unty Convention.
0. c. DONALDSON.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Uncle Jake Andrews and wife and
their granddaughter, Matte An
drews, returned to Extra last Friday
evening, after a pleasant visit with
relatives on their farm, near Allan
tic
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Henry Rohwer and wife came
home from their visit with relatives
in Illinois and Iowa, the first of the
week, and Henry is once more on
duty at the Green Bay Lumber
Yaid.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Ox-Blood Tablets contain in concentrated
form the active principles of the healthy
valuable nerve, brain. blood and flesh pro-
ducing drugs. For sale at w A Hamlers
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

AUGUST %, 1900, there must be a
credit on your account. We need il
and must have it.
a2e WOODWARD & SURELL.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

We buy all kinds of poultry. Are
ready to take it at any time. Ifyou
have any to sell call and see us be-
fore selling. L. d. Nellis & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Miss Alice Anderson, former
teacher in the Grammar Depart
ment of OF our schools, arrived on
Wednesday,, to visit with friends of
former times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

James Goodwill lost valuable
animal by lightning, Tuesday night.
He is in town today notifying the
insurance agent of his loss.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

John Schlater, over in Audubon
township, has at last got a we'll that
supplies an abundance of water,
but he had to go down nearly three
hundred feet to get it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Steuben county, New York, apple
juice pure cider vinegar. zoe per
gallon. For sale by E. D. Cotton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Nels B. Christensen, west of town,
will have public sale about the
18th of September and will move
either to Extra or Atlantic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Miss Louie WEIGH came home on
Friday evening from pleasant
outing up at Lake View.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

ox-Blood Tablets purify the blood aud build
up the system Thin people gain wonderfully
in flesh by the use of them For sale at W. A.
Hamler's
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

The Home Bakery has put in
fine new stock of candies. If YOU
want something sweet you can find
it there
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

For general tonic use Ox-Blood Tablets
for thin blooded people. They strengthen the
nerves, give food to the brain, purify the
blood and build up the system For sale 81
W. A. Hamler's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Mr. Bailey and wife and their sons,
Ward and Len Monroe, aud Misses
Amber and kathleen Kelsey came
home, this morning, from their out
ing up at Lake View
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Why sit we here until we die. Is
the question at the Congregational
church, next Sunday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Hensley Brothers are building a
double corn crib sixty-four by
thirty feet at their feed yards which
adjoins this city on the east.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Miss Marie Scovel, of Des Moines.
skilled nurse of rare ability, is
here on visit to her friend, Mrs. |.
B. Connrardy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
Metallic Terms.

Speech is silvern, silence is golden,
giggling is brazen. and laughing is Of
ten ironical.-Columbian
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Il hereby announce myself as can
d.te for the office of County Supervi-
So, subject to the decision of the
Republican county convention.
SHOMPIER BINTNER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

| We heeby announce our candidacy
fr the domination for County Attor-
rey, subject to the will of the Republi-
an county convention.
/ H. F. ANDREWS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Ox-Blood Tablets are SOC at w. A. Hamler's
drug store, or for three weeks trial treatment
enclose lOc for postage and address, The w.
A. Henderson Co., Des Moines, Iowa.,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Will May was in Audubon the
first of the week, working in the inn
plement store of John MeFarlane.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County ATTORNEY.

For County Attorney.
[ hereby announce my candidacy for
tie nomination for County Attorney,
subject t the pleasure of the Republi-
clns of audubon county.
JOHN H. MOSIER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

wish to announce myself as can
df1ate for the office of County Clerk,
subject to the decision of the Republi-
cal party in Audubon county.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Chal Sturgeon went to Audubon,
Wednesday, and spent the day with
friends
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Land in England is 500 times as val
liable now as it was 200 years ago
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

hereby announce that l am can
diaate for the Office of County Clerk
subject to the decision of the Tepubli-
cab county convention.
HARRY A. BATES.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Mr.. Eli Sharp. who grew from boy
to mans estate on his fathers farm,
one mile north of this city, was in
town over Sunday visiting with the
family of his uncle, P. l. Whitfield,
and renewing old acquaintance.
Mr.. Sharp is now the travelling adj
vertising agent for the famous Ok
blood remedy, manufactured at Des
Moines and as this was his first Wis
it to his old home for space of
about seventeen years he was con-
siderably astonished at the metro
politan airs we put on. He now
lives at Cla1inda, Page county,
Iowa, where he has resided for the
past eleven years, and where him
self and family are comfortably
located, prosperous aud happy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-16

Take your pillow work to the new