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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08
Dated at Extra, Iowa, this 18th da
Of February, 1900.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.
Independent District.
(See Section 2746 School Laws 1907 (,

NNeo IUCtIUli sIfU NoCHUOI IldWS Io5T.J
NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified
electors of the Independent District of
Extra, in the county of Audubon, State Of
Iowa, that the annual meeting of said Dis
trict will be held at School House on the
second Monday in March. 1900, at One
O'Clock p. NJ, and closing at Six O'Clock
P: n: A director will be elected for term
of Three Years to succeed George Huyck,
one for Three Years to succeed Otto Witt
haueI, and Treasurer of independent Dis
trict for full term.
The meeting will be open for the trans
action of such business as may legally
come before it, and the Board has directed
that the following, propositions. shall be
submitted to and determined by the
voters: Shall the Independent District
of Extra be bonded in sum not to exceed
S,50O.00 for completion or improvements
School House by providing heating appa
ratus therefor.
SECRETARY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08
Grain-O! Grain-o.

Remember that name when you want de-
llcious. apetizing, nourishing food drink to
take the place of coffee Sold by all grocers
and liked by all who have used it. GRAIN o
is made of pure grain. it aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. 1t is nota stimulant
but health builder and the children as well
as the adults can drink it with great benefit
Costs about a as much as coffee l5c and
25c per package. Ask your grocer for
GRAIN o. 4
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08
What do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
1t is delicious and nourishing and takes the
place of coffee. The more GRAIN-O you
give the children the more health you distri b.
ute through their systems. GRAIN-O is
made of pure grains, and when properly prel
pared tastes like the choice grains of coffel
but costs about Il as much. All grocers see
it. 15c and Csc. 8
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08

Mrs CALVIN Zimmerman. Milesburg, Pa,
says, Gas a speedy cure for coughs colds,
Group and sore throat One Minute Cough Cure
is unequalled. 1t is pleasant for children to
take l heartily recommend it to mothers"
1t is the only harmless remedy that produces
immediate results. 1t cures bronchitis. pneu-
monia, grippe and throat and lung diseases.
1t will prevent consumption. w A Hamler
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08
A Way Ont of 1t.

"a pretty lot of children you are for
minister to have"' exclaimed a West
Side pastor whose children were mis-
behaving at the dinner table.
"Then why don't you change your
business, papa?" asked 4-year-old Mel
lie.-Chcago News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08

The Abyssinians make tea from
the leaves of certain plant which has
such stimulating qualities that to chew
single leaf will produce all the eff
fects of strong cup of tea.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08
..N'EVl9 OF H'4IIlllla..

John White, that newly married
man, of Old Hamlin, was at the Sta
ton, Tuesday, treating his friends.
Next week this happy man and his
bride will move to farm, three
miles sou west OF Audubon.
The Misses Julia and Rose NJ cGuire,
sisters ofour Will and Alex Mcguire,
Jared pretty we'll at the Catholic Fair
in Audubon, last Saturday night.
Miss Julia captured beautiful silk
dress pattern and Miss Rose was
awarded hand corn shelter.
At the Catholic Fair, in Audubon,
last Saturday night, Alex Mcclure
was lucky enough TO carry off a new
washing machine as a prize. Alex
says that as soon as he gets a woman
and a few other necessary articles he
will be ready to go to housekeeping.
George and Charley Gill drove to
Atlantic, last Saturday, and came up
home, Wednesday, bringing Georges
brother in law, Winslow Copeland
and and family with them who moved
to their new home, the George Camp
bell farm, over beyond Old Hamlin.
Alex Crees and family said good
bye to their Hamlin relatives and
friends, last Tuesday and journeyed
down into the land that lieth about
Menlo where they will reside for the
coming year. Wednesday Cassie Root
loaded his goods and shipped them to
the same land.
There was merry company Of
young people assembled at the Albert
Pratten home, south of the Station,
last Tuesday night, the occasion being
a dancing party given in honor Of
Mrs. Pratten's guest, Miss Maggie
Workman. 1t is needless to say that
they had splendid time.
Twas SO stormy, last Monday, that
the election of sub directors in Ham
lin township was not very largely at
tended. These are those elected that
we heard of: Lou Miller, at Old Ham
lin; George Gerard at number two;
Robert Mullenger, at the Center, and
Andrew Smith at Brushy College.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08
Franchise Notice.
To Whona 1t May Concern:

Notice is hereby given that there
will be submitted to the electors of
the incorporated Town of Extra,
Iowa, at the next election, to be
held in said town on the 26th day of
March, 1900, the question of grant
ing by the said Incorporated Town
of Extra, Iowa, franchise grant.
ing to the Extra Telephone Com
pany, and it's lawful assigns, the
right to place, construct and main
tain upon and through the streets,
alleys, ways, bridges and public
grounds of said incorporated town,
all the poles, posts and other sup
ports, and all the wires and fixtures
proper and necessary for the con-
struction and maintenance of a
Telephone Exchange for the period
of twenty years from the granting
hereof
fl5-4w C. A. MARLIN,
Mayor.
Dated at Extra, Iowa, this 18th day
Of February, 1900.
Be sure and see John Johnson
320 Chestnut street, before purchas-
ing your Clothing and Shoes, in At
lantic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08

Rev. W. E. Sitter, w. Cation, N. Y, writes,
81 had dyspepsia over twenty years, and tried
doctors and medicines without benefit. l was
persuaded to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
it helped me from the start [ believe it to be
panacea for all forms of indigestion" 1t
digests what you eat. w. A. Hamler
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08

If you intend to do mean thing.
wait till tomorrow; if you intend to do
a noble thing, do it now
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08

Before placing your orders
fO, monumental ,UOrz: g1Ue as
a call. Only the best grades of
foreign and domestic marble
and granite used. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed IN material,
workmanship and price.
GRANTS ATLANTIC
MARBLE and
GRANITE WORKS,
Atlantic. IO,Cls.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-08

The man who persIstently blows his
own horn will sooner or later convince
his audience of his good opinion of
himself. -Washingto Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08
lDMeeg Customs.
SELLING BY CANDLE-THE SIN
EATERS" OF WALES. :: :; ::

The custom of selling by candle"-an
ancient ceremony-still prevails in several
towns in England, notably at Aldermas-
ton 1t is letting land. not selling, how
ever, and the property Is a piece of
meadow, the church acre." which was
bequeathed some centuries ago to the
church. The custom or ceremony is as
follows: A candle is lighted, and one inch
below the fame Is duly measured off, at
which point a pin is inserted. The bid
ding then commences and continues until
the pin drops out. To the one who is
bidding as the pin drops out the land be-
longs. Every three years this ceremony
is performed.
At Chedzoy the church acre is let every
twenty-one years by this means, and at
Tatworth sale by lighted candle takes
place every year. At Warton the graz
ing rights upon the roadside have been
annually let by the same means, a Gus
tom which has been observed since the
time of george III. The one who presides
at the auction produces the old book con-
tanning the record of the annual lettings
since 1916. An ordinary candle is then cut
into five equal portions, about one-half
inch long, one for each lot. At the last
auction attention was drawn to the fact
that the sporting rights over an old
gravel pit were included in lot /, but I'M
fortunately there were no fish In the
pond. "Get on, gentlemen, please; the
| lights burning" was frequent exhor-
| tation.
At funerals in some parts of Wales
there is a curious custom. A poor person
Is hired-"a long, lean, ugly, lamentable
| rascaP'-to perform the duties of sin
! eater. Bread and beer are passed to the
man over the corpse. or laid on it: these
he consumes. and by the process he is
supposed to take on him all the sins of
| the deceased and free the person from
walking after death. When sin-eater Is
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08

Modern embroideries dipped In coffee are
not at all ashamed to try to pass mus
ter, and do it with success, too, for these
priceless heirlosnlss
Neck dressing has received a fresh i'm
petus sinces st effects are considered
second choice, and any one, who has an
eye TO note novelties in the shops and
time to copy them at home may have a
collection at once, becoming and ever
ready for all occasions. Simple and pref
ty was one neck band of plain black
piece taffeta, run through two gold slide
buckles. something after the garter or
suspender style. the little pointed ends
sticking out at either side the front 9th
er colors may be used in the same man
ner.
Twine-colored batiste, decorated with
guipure lace applique of the same color,
is used. for fancy collar and reyers on
cloth Jackets as a substitute for satin
covered with lace, and for detached col
lars as well.
The latest fashion in linen collars n
made to pass twice around the neck ike
a stock, with an opening at the back,
through which the ends pass, and it fas-
tens in trent with small buttons. These
collars are not more than an inch Wide
It the fastening. where there is a narrow
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08

around from the yoke body, which cuts
up very high on the bust in front, outlin-
ed by a broad stitched strap, which is but
toned over the bust just little to the
left by huge Strass button. There is
high, fiaring collar, and two queer, long,
pointed revers running down over the
yoke from the line where the collar closes
in front. This style is suitable for trav-
cling, or for evening, over light gowns, the
material of which 1t Is made determin-
ing its mission in the arena of fashion.
LINGERIE EFFECTS.
In their gowns lingerie effects prevail,
and lingerie skirts and blouse waists
made Of fine white lawn, with innumer-
able tucks and many rows of Valen-
c'ennes insertion are one Of the special
features. These are extremely chic
worn with q short bolero made Of lace
over cloth Of gold or with the long-tailed
boleros now so much In vogue These
latter are usually in some variety of soft
silk belonging to the taffeta family of
Louisine. They may be known as fav-
rile and diamantine, which shows thu
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08

tape to hold the necktie in place A sho:t
close bow of silk or lawn is worn with
this collar. which requires no band around
the neck.
NOTES
Simple, but decidedly jaunty gowns are
made Of white lawn with ruffles edged
With narrow black velvet. The upper of
the skirt founces has heading of Swiss
embroidery braiding with the back vel
yet run through. and this arrangement
Is charmingly repeated for the belt and
across the bust The yoke and sleeves
are Iatticed with diamonds formed of
narrow black ribbon, huge rosette Of
line
Wash beading" either In lace or en-
oroidery, Is greatly used on the necks CT
wash dresses, both for girls and women;
SILK or velvet ribbons in a contrasting
color are run through The idea OF using
wash laoes and embroiderfes is a very
general one upsn light work. silk and
wool mixtures and upon silks. The trim
ming may take the form of stitched
bands. OF scalloped and shaped ruff1es set
under other ruffes with the edges just
to show, or be employed as yolkes, sleeves
vests, cuffs and the like.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08
NOTES.

Two-piece linen suits in white or colors
are all the rage, but their especial chic
quality is in the fact they are tailor
made, with exclusive sTnartness in the
finish.
handsomely embroidered ecru bats e
made up over pink silk constitutes one Of
lhe prettiest bridesmaids gowns seen this
season. lnsetdngs Of lace may be added
for greater elegance.
A little book filled with leaves of tissue
paper covered with face powder IS one Of
the useful toilet accessories imported for
summer use. The powder remains fast
until the paper is applied to the skin.
and the fragrance and tonic effects are
highly recommended
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08

%. Tsou Hsi who had caused the eieva-
ton to the throne of Kouang Su. her
sisters son, having become displeased
with his government, penetrated Into his
room with some friends devoted to her.
She accused the emperor Of all kinds OF
crimes, and slapped his face when he
denied the accusations. Being terroTiZed.
he surrendered the seals OF state to the
terrible woman and signed the decree
declaring her regent Of the empire. .
] do not aim at writing here the his
tory of China. I merely tried to sketch
the physiognomy Of the extraordinary
woman who is accused Of organizing the
massacre of all the foreigners il thgr
Celestial empire"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08
ROMANCE OF MARY BALL.
A Virginia Maid who Gained Il Hus-
band by Her Skill in Nursing.

Mary Ball, who afterward became the
mother Of Washington, was born early in
the eighteenth century, her parents hay-
ing emgrated to this country from Eng
land only few years previously, writes
WALTON Fawcett in the July Woman's
Home Companion. Her girlhood was not
materially different from that of the
average pioneer child in the wilderness,
and spinning and the other arts which
she learned were such as were acquire
also by Ter playmates. The marriage of
Miss Ball to Augustine Washington at
tracted not little attention in the colln-
try-slde, for two reasons-the age of the
bride and the fact that the groom was q
WidoWer. In those days marriages were
usually contracted when the girls Were
mere children, and a bride of twenty
TOUR was naturally looked upon as an ex-
ceptlon to custom. The engagement of
Mary and Augustine was Of short dura-
ton, and the spring wedding which fol-
lowed was one of the events of the wear
IN Virginia social life There was m
bridal tour, but instead the young couple
Journeyed to the estate of the bridegroom
Which enjoyed the distinction of being
the largest plantation in Westmoreland
county. 1t is only fair, of course, to pre-
sumo that the bride was beautiful hut
we nave also the authority for it of an
old letter, the writer of which desiynates
her as the "comiiest maiden she knows.
and grows very enthusiasticin expressions
OF admiration for her faxen hair. blue
eyes, and cheeks like May blossoms.
Nor was the love-story of the Virginia
maiden devoid of the always-desired tinge
OF romance, for tradition has it that the
dashing Augustine gained realization
OF her charms as she nursed him back
to health after he had been seriously IN
Jured by tie upsetting of his carriage
before the home of his future bride. The
friendship inaugurated on that interest.
ing occasion speedlly rirened into mutual
love Bereaved of her husband when
George was hut eleven years. of age, and
with four younger children to be cared
fer, she discharged the responsibilities
TITUS sadly devolved Upon her with scrup-
u.ou5 fideiity aid hrmness.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08

It goes without saying that the new
Louis XIV. styles cannot possibly be sue
cesSfully carried out without the fOunda-
ton of a correctly-shaped Louis XIV. cor
set, which the student Of historical Dire. s
will undoubtedly have made Of pompa-
dour silk. 1t is a fashion that need not
be heralded with too much joy, for how
ever pretty the straight fronted corsets
are. they are certainly the most uncom-
Portable thing that were ever received
and those who use them as a passport
to beauty have the fortttude Of the early
Christian martyrs. To be sure, they draw
the waist line in behind and 50 retuvcn-
ate the figure Enthusiastically, but the pres
sure below the waist In front is soma
thing heathenish, unless the wearer has
the figure Of sylph, unincumbered with
digestive organs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08
MODES FOR MIDSUMMER
FASHIONS ARE NO LONGER MAN
NISH, BUT. ARE DISTINCTLY
FEMININE
REIGN OF THE SHIRT WAIST
Neck Dressing Has Received a
Fresh Impetus Since Stiff Effects
Are Considered Second Choice
Fashion Notes.

A peep at lavish spread OF summer
gowns convinces us that woman no longer
strives to emulate man In the selection
simplicity are distinctly feminine and the
best examples of the mode are the ver-
table frou-frous of lace and lawn, frills
and plaitings, shimmering softncss, and
a want of rustling and stiffness general
ly. Tailors were quick to learn the key
note, and ring out some very fine sympho-
MES upon it's base. CIose-ftting may be
offset by the most fetching rosettes, by
tempting cravats and futtering sashes.
little lingerie sleeves and lace-edge5
bands. Even for travelling. a fashion writ
er in the Globe-Democrat says, there are
such dainty little touches that one might
fancy it was an afternoon call which
brought the group In the observa-
ton car together. Dust and CRIME are
no more in American travelling, and
women are alert to the possibilities for
fetching toilets en- route.
LONG COATS.
The long coat Is almost an inevitable
feature of the travelling rig. 1t is primaIi-
ly long and loose-its other descriptive
adjectives vary considerably, for it may
be thick or thin, is likely the latter, OF
light or dark color, be stitched or lace
trimmed, is usually unlined altogether,
and is distinctively becoming ever A
charming medel-used as a race coat, fit
ted in ridingote shape. 1t did not quite
cover her gown. 1t was built of yellow
ish olive taffeta, with graduated bands
of velvet ribbon, the same shade trim
ming it in hoops abount the hem, two rows
outlining simulated bolero. Down each
side of the front there was a broad pan
ell of greenish guipure, with applique bow
knots of white satin ribbon, the pointed
ends of which are finished with little de-
tached white silk tassels. The high col
lar and broad lapels, which reached In
slender revers to the very hem of the
cloak, were faced with tiny ruff1es of white
Valenciennes. This charming garment
hung open to disclose the summer frock
beneath. 1t was completed by a hat of
deep ecru. soft straw, trimmed with a
wreath of large roSe-colored flowers
Another long coat, born In Paris, is of
empire design, with the skirt plated all
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08

not employed glasses of wine and funeral
biscuits are given to each bearer across
the coffin The people believe that every
drop Of wine drunk at a funeral is a
sin committed by the deceased, but that
by drinking the wine the soul of the
dead is released from the burden of the
sin.
In some places 1t Is the custom to
send to the friends Of a family, after a
death. bag of biscuits with the card of
the deceased. These funeral biscuits
often small, round sponge cakes-were
known as arvei bread-arvel meaning ale.
When arveI bread is passed around at
funeral each guest is expected to put
shilling on the plate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08

who, belonging to the imperial family.
was permitted to drink cup OF golden
leaves which are the hemlock Of China
In 1873 Emperor Tong Tche. son OF Tsou
Hsi, became Of age. He was a bad
specimen Of humanity. After two years
OF a disease caused by his debauches he
died. to be soon followed to the grave
by his young widow. This recalls the
history Of Agrippina.
In 1895 on the night Of Sept p and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08
Of De D0gv6ger Empires


Father R. P. Coldre. one of those Cath
elic missionaries who We're the most in
huential and therefore the most hated
foreign devils in China. has published
in the Revue de Paris an article mainly
designed to give a sketch of the dowager
empress as woman and as a sovereign.
OF course, the portrait delineated by the
priest of an adversary of his religion
may have some faint of unfriendliness,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08
SOME LATE MODES.
Smart Garments That Are Among
the Newest Fashions.

the Newest Fashions.
Each recurring season the stiff, dead
white piques of other days are replaced
by improved grades and colorings that
render this class Of goods more and more
attractive. This year many Of them are
mercerized, so that they look like ben
galine silks and their effect i'll some
weaves is further enhanced by the dain-
test of Vatican devices. There are also
delicate anemone patterns on palest sea-
green grounds and numerous pretty
stripes and dots, with plain piques in
ecru, silver and turquoise blue, red and
soft daffodil yellow.
New ties which are getting rather pop
ular are of soft silk and made to go twice
around the neck with short ends. On
each end is a large tassel the color of
the tie. They are not expensive, which
may have something to do with their pop
ularity.
Draperies are forever looming above
the fashionable horizon, but they are per
sistently refused by well-dressed women
Indeed, by womankind in general, and
with good reason.
There are several forms of draperies In
present wardrobes, all of which seem le-
Ultimate and graceful-these half-empire
arrangements, for instance, the. lovely
Spanish cloaks Of crepe de chine, and the
more classic, but very similar evening
wraps of the same graceful material that
are modelled after the Roman toga or the
Greek pcplum.
The panniers, with which we were
threatened all the spring, seem not ID
have materialized TO any extent IL any
thing, they are but suggested by the loop
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-08
A Confederate oRer.

Chicago Record.
Employer think I'll have to let you
CO. there isn't much to do around here,
but you don't even seem to be able to do
that
Office Boy-Wel1. suppose you pay me
half wages and I'll stay home until you
really need ma
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-07
THE BETHANY FAIR.

Special to the Register.
BETHANY, w. Va, September g.
To-day the Bethany Fair closed what
has been the most successful fair ever
held in this vicinity The attendance
to-day passed the 10000 mark early in
the afternoon. The attendance each
day was larger than was anticipated
and the financial success of the fair is
assured.
In the morning the chief feature was
the cavalcade, which was very large
In the afternoon the principal fea-
lures were the 2:25 trot and the %
pace. The horses from Ohio. Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia were all fine
racers and made fast time. In the
ladies races the events were very
closely contested and all the ladies
were fine riders.
The only accident was in a race in
which horse ridden by Jim McGinger
and owned by Sam Caldwell. OF West
Liberty. The horse fell and ne was
thrown under the feet of the horse fol-
lowing. He had several very painful
cuts on the head
The ladies' department had a very
large exhibit and the needle work was
very fine and tasteful.