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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Golden Wedding.

An event long to be remembered
and sincerely cherished was the
tiftieth anniversary, or golden we'd
ding, of MIR. and Mrs. Martin kness.
at their home in Greeley township,
Monday. December "a, 1900. This
aged and respected couple for fifty
years have travelled life's uneven
journey, toiling, laboring, rejoicing,
hand in hand, sharing the sunshine
and pleasure that has been their lot
and helping each other to bear the
burdens and hardships that falls to
each and all. Despite the fleeing
shadows there has always been a
radiant sunshine that has bright
ened their pathway, making life
joyous and full of happiness. To
them nine children have come to
their home, seven children, four
boys and three girls and twenty
grandchildren live to cheer and
comfort them during their declin-
ing years. Despite the snow and
cold their neighbors and friends
gathered at their comfortable home
and assisted in concentrating the
event. The day was one OF pleasure
to those present, and no one enjoy
ed the day more thar Mr.. and Mrs.
kness. One of the most palatable
dinners was served that could be
desired and amid the good cheer
everyone ate With hearty relish.
Many presents were left With them
as tokens of friendship and esteem
and all present shared in present
ing them with two fine large easy
rockers, each hopingthat when they
are resting comfortably in them
seated oy the blazing. hearth and
the chill blast Of winter storms
sweep around their door, they will
kindly remember the donors who
were permitted to be present and
enjoy their royal. free hospitality
on this occasion. At the close OF
day each and all wendell their way
! homeward, leaving their best wish,
es and fondest hopes for many
| pleasant years for them.
We publish a poem by their son
Grant, who is in the west and una
bic to be at home at this time:
My absenceis but seeming.
For however far l roam
| NO earthly power can ALLEVIATE
My heart from thee and home.
It's an illusion of the sense
That tells thee =" He is gone"
| \ weakness of the earthly parts
That makes us feel alone.
Fifty years of stealthy time
| Have served only to fold
Your aged forms the closer
With chain of shining gold.
Though the storms of life in fury rs
Unbroken still this chain shall be,
| Together will it bear your souls
Into that calm eternity.
| SO let no shadow cross the board,
| NO shadow OF a vacant chair,
| To mar the mirth and nerriment
| Ofthis occasion. very rare.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
The Story OF a Hoodoo Hat.

Mr.. John Cooper, one Of Dooly coun-
tvs most prominent citizens, is in the
city on his way to Augusta to attend
the old veterans reunion. When he
got off the train, he looked up Captain
Warren Moseley, one of the bravest Of
the boys who went out in the sixties,
and they Immediately began swapping
"reminiscences about heir army life in
Virginia. Finally Mr.. Cooper asked
Captain Moseley if he remembered the
Yankee hat \ reporter who was stand
ing there heard the following story,
which both men vouch for as being alb
solutely true:
On the first day of the battle of Win
chester a Yankee was killed so near
the line of battle that soldier of the
name Of McLendon. Company l, Fourth
Georgia. picked up the hat and put it
on and wore it, He had not had it on
his head for more than two hours when
he was shot through the head, the bull
let piercing the hat in almost the same
hole that the bullet had entered that
killed the Yankee.
tAholhSi SOluicl VI lllc lulLS VI W W.
ten Of Company H, Fourth Georgia,
picked up the hat and put 1t on, and in
less than an hour he, too. was killed,
the bullet striking him In the head near
the place where the other two bullets
had entered
The next day another soldier OF the
name of Fitzpatrick Of Company ii,
Fourth Georgia, was wearing the hat
when he, too. was struck in the head
and killed
Although the hat was fine one, it
was left lying on the field, as there
was no one who would wear 1t, as four
men who had worn it were then cold
and stiff, and each one had been shot
through the hat in almost the same
place.-Macon News.
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27


Last Tuesday a crowd of ladies
gathered together and went to the
home of Mrs. Jacob Andrews to
spend the afternoon. 1t was in
honor OF her eighty second birth
day and was complete surprise to
her, but she soon recovered and
made all feel glad they had come.
They left some beautiful presents
for her to remember them by. Be
low we give list of those present.
Mesdames:-
John Harrison, John D. Bush.
H. NJ. Boorrnan |. S. Andrews,
Edwin Delahoyde, E. H. Votaw,
Hannah Farley, AL. Andrews.
f. j.. Stranger, Geo. kreamer,
w. c. Sturgeon, E. Croy,
VIM. Carpenter, Natty Hamlin,
Mary Andrews, John Crane
Miss Abbie Andrews.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

John Hunter shipped three car
load of fat cattle to the Omaha mar
kets Wednesday evening which he
has fed on his farm north west of
town. His two boys Duke and
John accompanied them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

The Christmas Cantata and tree
at the Baptist church, in Greeley
township, was decided success.
About two hundred people were
present to listen to the cantata and
to see the giving of the laden ever
green tree, which was literally load
ed with beautiful gifts
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Last Saturday evening crowd of
neighbors gathered at the home of
Perry Bruner and wife, out on the
Troublesome and reminded them
that it was their thirty. eighth we'd
ding anniversary.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

ana elders. Theorists have figured ON
the cause of this mountain freak, but
the theory obtaining most credence is
that it is legacy Of the glacial age,
the rocks being collection pushed
into their present vertical position by
tho moving ce.-Philadelphia Record
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Uncle Mike Scharff was so strong,
on Wednesday, that he Journeyed
from his south county line home to
Extra to pass a day or two with his
relatives and friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Jessie butcher has gone to Brook
Ign to see her sister, who it is re-
ported has been stricken slightly
with paralysis. The fingers Of her
right hand being useless.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Charlie Wilde, of Ross, spent
Christmas day down in Woodlawn
Park the guest of Miss Bessie Bow
man.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Eugene Miner arrived from
Paramount, Nebraska, last week
and is working in the harness
shop of his brother in law, Mr..
Niukery. He expects to remain un-
til spring and may stay longer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Samuel Dutler, of Audubon town
ship, having prospered for years
and being comfortably surrounded
with a plenty of this worlds goods
and longing to see those about him
supplied with the comforts of life,
gave each of his seven children
$4,000 apiece as a Christmas pres
ent. Such valuable gifts are sell
dom bestowed in this county and
the recipients feel deeply grateful
to the giver and will kindly remem-
Der the same in years to come.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
A Short. Funny Tale.

what is an anecdote. Johnny?" ask
ed the teacher.
"a short. funny tale" answered the
little fellow
That's right" said the teacher.
"Now Johnny, you may write SEN
tence on the blackboard containing the
word"
Johnny hesitated moment and then
wrote this:
"a rabbit has four legs and one an
ecdote."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Charley Hensley and family were
with their Walnut relatives on
Christmas day. Charley came home
on Wednesday but his wife
and babies remained there a few
DAYS to visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Mr.. Eldon Votaw aud sister, Lyro-
vine, are visiting at the home of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. II.
Notaw. They will return to their
home, in Chicago, next Tue sday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Helpless Man.

Helpless N1nn.
Mrs. Easey-My husband does annoy
me so.
Mrs. Kauler-Really? What's the
matter now?
Mrs. Easey-Oh, whenever he starts
in to sew button on his clothes l.
have to stop whatever may happen
to be doing just to thread the needle
for Philadelphia Press
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Johnnie Harrison still has fine
line of china ware and candies and
after new years will add a line of
tobaccoes. Remember him when
you want to buy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Some miscreant broke into the
north door OF Hugh Smiths barber
shop, last Sunday, and carried away
a couple of razors and some other
small articles
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

O. H. Jacobson, from kimballton
spent Christmas at the home OF Rev
George A. Hickok, up in Greeley
township.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

A. T. Powell and son, Glenn, were
up from Atlantic and passed Christ
mas day with their relatives at the
Ernest Powell home, in this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Riley Jones and wife are down
from Audubon visiting at the home
of Grant Jones and family. Mrs.
Jones leaves for Putnam county
Mo. this evening and Riley will
return to Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

John Kennedy came down from
Audubon, first of the week to visit a
day or two with his parents and
friends
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

During the past ten months some
100000 immigrants have come to
America in search of permanent
homes. Uncle Sans family is ex-
panding at a great rate, but there is
room for all who are of the right
sort.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Mrs. Frank Howard, from Albany
Wisconsin, who was called here on
account of the death of her sister
Mrs. J. J. Dimick, started on her
homeward way on last Wednesday
mOrnino
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Hans Rieck was born in Holstein-
Germany, July 90 1925. He mar
ried. 1858. to kathrine Wulf, and to
them was born one daughter who
died at the age of eighteen years,
when just arriving at the age where
life was so full Of promise In 1866
Mr.. Rick and family left their ma
tive land and came to America,
making their home at Davenport,
Iowa. In July, 1891 the death angel
again came into the home and took
from his side his wife. Thus left
alone he came to Audubon county
that he might be among his friends
and continued to make this his
home, till called to his home above,
which event occurred at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Wilhelm Wulf,
who resides four miles southeast
of the city, on last Saturday night.
He was for four years engaged in
the service of his native country in
the war between Denmark and Ger
many, which began in 1913. He was
true and loyal citizen in his native
land and when he cast his lot in
America, among Americans, he
then became a citizen of America
and was as true and loyal to his
new country as he had been to his
former. At an early age he gave his
heart to God and his hand to the
church, and was confirmed in the
Lutheran church, of which he was
! ever afterwards a true and faithful
member. Thus closes the life work
of one we'll and favorably known
among us. A short funeral service
| was conducted at the home by Rev
II. l.. Wissler, on Monday, after
which the remains were prepared
for shipment to Davenport there to
be laid by the side of his wife and
daughter. Henry and Carrie Wulf
accompanied the remains to Daven.
port. wv
In this connection the family OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Wulf desire to thank
those friends who, by their acts o.
kindness and words OF sympathy
helped to lift the pail of sorrow oc
CaSiOned bV their late bereavement
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Word comes to us this morning
that Andrew Allen, who was sick
some time ago, is again worse and
is considered quite dangerous.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Mrs. Mcbride, sister of Mrs. Car
oline jenkins, and her daughter, of
Monroe, Iowa, are visiting with that
lady at her home on Park street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Michael McNally arrived from
Bellview South Dakota, Saturday,
where he has been for the last three
years
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

The Danish brotherhood mad a
Christmas tree at their hall. We'd
nesday, and the evening was passed
in the pleasurable pastime of dane
ing. Everyone present received a
treat from the tree and were happy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Haskins, of
Atlantic, came up this morning to
visit few days with their niece,
Mrs, Len Whitney,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Ezra Holden and wife, from Des
Moines, are at West Extra visiting
with her parents, Uncle H. H. Dim
ick and wife,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

F. NJ Powell and wife, of this city,
passed Christmas day with their
friends, over at Guthrie Center
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

j. F. Luse is down from Carroll to-
day closing up some deals foa land
he recently sold in Eastern South
Dakota
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Oscar Wheeler went to Audubon,
Wednesday. and spent the day at
tending to business and visiting
with friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

John O'Leary and wife, whose
home is at Earlham, are here visit
ing with her parents, t. ] McClain
and wife, on Park street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Audubon County Journal
c. a. MARLIN, Editor.
Thursday, Dec. II, 1900.

This week Wissler & kapp sold
a section of land, near WATERFOWL,
South Dakota, to parties here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

James Andrews came up from
Atlantic and passed last Sunday
with his sister, Miss Bessie Andrews,
at the home Of his Grandpa Jacob
Andrews, in this city. Next week
that young gentleman will go out
to Guthrie, Wyoming, to attend to
the stock of his relative, the Hon.
Lyman Cooper, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Cooper, former residents of
Extra, who goes down to Cheyenne,
to attend meeting. of that States
Legislature, to which body Lyman
was reelected last November.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Mrs. Mary Fulton went up to Au-
dubon and passed Christmas day
with her parents, NJ. D. Bailey and
wifa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

N. P. Christensen came down
town, Monday morning, early de-
claring that he had a new partner
in the banking and real estate bust
ness, and that his name was N. p.
Christensen, Jr." HonestReal Estate
Dealer, .Jr." Peter was so elated
over the matter that he could hard
ly explain that they had a baby boy
at their home. He bought a box of
ten cent cigars and treated the boys.
He says someone will have to suffer
in the land deals from now on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Doctor ]. c. Newton, wife and Mrs.
Bodey, Doctor John Riley, wife and
daughter, Ethel, d. E. Stranger,
wife and son, Harold, drove to Au-
dubon on Christmas night and at
tended the knights Templar ban
quet held in that city that evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Last Friday the Extra schools
closed for two weeks vacation and
part of the afternoon was given
over to literary exercises treats and
the bestow1ng of gifts in the rooms
of the Misses Clara Powell, Lottie
Bennett, Bessie Bowman, Louise
Welch and Florence Rathbun. In
the rooms of the Misses Florence
Rathbun and Bessie Bowman these
ladies went little out of the ordin-
airy, The former prepared a Christ
mas tree for her scholars and the
bright eyes of her pupils told for
chilly how much they enjoyed the
treat and the latter prepared reg
lllar old fashioned dinner which
was not only enjoyed by her pupilr
but the other teachers and Janitos
Nels Johnson were invited TO par
take of the many good things to
eat. Miss Powell was presented
with a pretty gold ring by her
scholars. In the other three rooms
the speaking of pieces was the or
der of the day and when they had
said their pieces the teacher would
present their pupils with a treat
consisting Of candy, nuts and fruit,
and then the little folks would
gather around their teacher and
fairly snow them under with gifts
not one of the five lady teachers
escaping, and the gifts were all
both pretty and useful. and are
very highly appreciated by those
who received them. The good book
says that it is more blessed to give
than To receive and the scenes. such
as the one above described. can
only tend to bind the bonds of
friendship which already exist be-
tween the teachers and the pupils
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Following is list of the pupils
attending school in district number
two, Oaktield trwnship who, during
the month of December have been
neither absent nor tardy:
Andrew Peterson, Anna Peterson,
Charlie Peterson, Mary Jensen,
Christina johnson, Jens Peterson.
Emma Esbeck, Nels Hansen,
Laurence Jensen, Clara Esbeck.
Christina Hansen. Johnn Jensen.
SOREN r. NELSON, Teacher.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

WeeNGMche stopped IN 20 minutes by On
WIGS Nm PILLS zone cent dose"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Ox-Blood Tablets are the great flesh prodrc
err. For sale at w. A. Hamler's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

F. o. Cotton and wife passed their
Christmas with relatives at Girls
void.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Wyman Harvey returned the first
of the week from a trip down at
Greenfield. He visited Frank Odell
and family and reports them we'll
and happy. Frank has charge of
the creamery at that place and is
doing we'll. His creamery is one Of
the most profitable of any one in
the country, and his patrons are
we'll pleased with his work. lie sent
up sample of his butter and we
had the privileged opportunity of
testing its merits. 1t was of supe-
rior quality and we pronounce it
equal to any that can be produced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-16
HALPIN FOR GRAND MARSHAL.
CHOSEN TO LEAD THE REPUBLICAN IA
RADEs IN THE DEMONSTRATION
FOR GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT.

William Halpin the deputy Republican leader in
the lHth Assembly District. chosen yesterday
by the executive officers Of the Republican County
Committee to act as grand marshal for the uarades
Of the Republican clubs in this city the evening
of Friday, October 26 when the Republicans of
Newly ork County will give a great reception to
Governor Roosevelt in the Madison Square Garden.
There will be fourteen distinct parades in The
streets Of Manhattan by Republican organiza lions
that evening. The routes of all the parades will
converge at the Madison Square Garden.
The clubs of several Assembly district organiza-
tons in New-York County will unite to form a
single parade in section of the city and there
Will be twelve such parades Of uniformed Republi
can clubs The organization OF Italians was to have
had parade on the evening OF October 25 but II
has decided to postpone its parade until the fol-
lowing evening and form OF the groups in the
demonstration for Governor Roosevelt The Rich
mond County Republican clubs have been allowed
to take part in the demonstration also and will
parade from the Battery up Broadway to the Gar
den.
All the fourteen marching organizations will carry
torchights and display fireworks, and each orEani-
cation will be accompanied by several bands of
music 1t is expected that about forty thousand
Republicans will take part in the parades.
AS only a small part Of the parading host will be
aple 10 get into the Madison Square Garden there
VIII be platforms for outdoor meetings all around
me Garden These outdoor meetings will be ad-
Governor Roosevelt will be the chief speaker in
the Garden. where General Francis V. Greene will
preside. Ex-Governor Black will make an address
and B. B. Odel. jr the Republican candidate for
yesterday that Senator ". P. Frye probably will
be another speaker at the reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-16
GOV. RoOsEvELTs NETWORK TOUR.

The itinerary Of Governor Roosevelt in New-York
State after his return from the West
nounced yesterday the Republican State head
quarters in the Fifth Avenue Hotel 1t wifi be
seen that the Governor will make two trips occu-
plying nearly two weeks on his special train. He
will leave this city in the morning of Monday,
October % and will the following Friday
evening attend 8 reception in Madison Square
Garden. he will leave early on the following
morning for a longer trip to- the western end Of
the State. The itinerary announced is as fol-
lows
Monday October 22-Leave Weehawken II a. M
West Nyack Congers. Haverstraw, Cornwall and
NewDurg.
acknowledgement, West Hurley. PhcHnicia Pine
Bloomyille, Davenport Centre, Oneonta, Unadilla
wednesday EarIvIlle, Cazenovia. Can
astota, Oneida. Rome, Utica and Herkmer.
Sterling. Weedsport Auburn and Syracuse
Friday-Syracuse, Little Falls, Amsterdam
Schenectady and Albany.
Saturday-Jcrsey city, Suffern Middletown Port
Jervis, Shohoa Lackawaxen, Cochecton. Callicoon
Depot Long EDDY, Hancock, Deposit. Susquehanna
and Great Bend.
Monday. October 2s-Leave Binghamton 10 a. m.
Cortland and Ithaca.
Tuesday-Eluira. Corning, Bath, Wayland, Ii
vonia, Avon. Geneseo, Mount Morris, Rochester,
Canandatgua, Geneva and Penn Yam.
Observation-Disclosures, Brockport. Albion. Ne
dina, Lockport Niagara Falls and North iona
wanda
THURSDAY November buffalo Batavia. Attica,
Warsaw, Silver Springs. Ellcottville Salamanca,
Little valley. Cattaraugus, Dayton and Dunk!rk.
Friday JAMESTOWN. Randolph, Clean, Cuba
Welsville, Hornellsville Addison and Owego
Saturday-New- York City.
Monday, November 5-Long Island