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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-07
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-07
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-07
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Ter, Druggist.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-07
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-07

Albert Jorgensen and wife of up
north of Kimballton returned home,
Monday of last week, from visit in
Denmark glad that they had gone
but content now to remain in the
land of their adoption.
Some young ladies out late last
Thursday night lost their way home
and ran against two houses with
force enough to upset them-not the
girls but the houses Too bad not for
the houses but the girls.
Jens Ottesen who weighed milk in
the Sharon creamery the past summer
sent card back recently from Ames,
Nebraska, stating that he had joined
the regular army and would go to the
Philippines and see what service is
like.
L. N. Krog, the blacksmith, open
ed his doors Sunday for good time
but the boys were either too bashful
or else forgot to bring the girls for
there were but two present so the
good time was put off until some 9TH
er day.
The women's society of the Elk
horn church met last Thursday at the
Fred Petersen home aud formulated
plans for future work. This is one
of the best organizations in the
church and can do so much if they
will but go ahead and do it.
A. G. johnson near Elkhorn had
number Al last week in the buggy
contest at S. G. Peterson & Company
and now has handsome carriage as
his own. But he had purchased one
just like it last summer and now is
wondering what to do with it.
Hans Madsen proposes to give some
one the day before Christmas fine
SIS manicuring set which will be on
exhibition at the store from now on.
Each person who buys SIS 90 worth of
dry goods, hats, caps or shoes, except
ing the special shoe sale, gets ticket
that may draw the prize.
John Esbeck and family and Axel
Jensen and family drove over toward
Harlan, last Saturday, to the home of
Chris Broderson who had large barn
to be dedicated. The rain spoiled a
great deal of the amusement for the
people but those from here say they
had hard time to keep awake and a
hard trip home from the festival.
The congregation of the church in
Kimballton have decided to build an
addition to their church parsonage to
have everything in shape for their
new pastor, Rev. j. M. Gregerson,
who will be with them about the
first of the year. They have been
without pastor so long it will be
pleasant and home-like for them to
again meet regularly and have regu-
lar services.
! Now farmers you always want a
snap, we have it! Lumber is our
high card! We have eight car loads
of it and are going to be down to bed
rock prices from now until the first
of the year! Fence posts, storm doors
or windows, fine lumber of all kinds.
Let US figure your bill before you
buy and we will deliver to reasonable
| places. K1MBALLToN LUMBER Co.
Axel Jensen, Manager.
| We are informed that Elkhorn's
postmaster lay waiting one morning
last week, waiting for his alarm clock,
which by the way is arooster, to go
off, but becoming alarmed at the late
ness of the hour he arose and went to
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-07
Directory of Baptist Church.

Sunday services:-
Preaching 1913 am. Sunday School 1900 m.
pfpeaShlpg 100 p: m. Junior Society Scoop. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, ! 80 p. m.
Covenant meeting Wednesday evening proceed
Ing first Sunday in each month.
You are cordially invited to attend these SER
vices and worship with US.
G. M. Wilcox, Pastor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-07
For Rent

227 acres with Improvements, of the
Ebbe j. Hansen farm 5 miles west of
Brayton, about half of land in tame
grass, apply, EBBE j. HANSEN,
Extra, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-01
CHAPTER ri.


When Stuart and the doctor swept
into De Mott after q fierce ride be-
hind the foamlng Ajax. they found al
most the entire population gathered
around the postotticc block. IN which
was large hall. used during the win.
ter mostly for travelling SAW COM
parties.
1t was packed tonight with tho min
ers. The union was in session, and
every man who could find foothold
inside was there. The rest We're wait
Ing outside to hear final decision.
Not man Of them but believed Tie
result had already been determined
and that before morning every pui:.p
on the range would be pulled ont ma:
the companies would lose million. !,
dollars worth of property III a r.
hours. 1t would be grim w',.;,'
of labor over capital. 1t wouii - X
capital at its most sensitive spot 4
would be a real satisfaction for thu
great suffering and want of the viii
ter. And many and many hollow
faced miner In the crowd around the
hall was thinking Of little child lying
dead under the snow In the great
burial place on the slope OF the range,
and he gr.lsped his stick tighter and
cursed the rich In his palace of com
fort that bitter night.
Stuart meyer felt more helpless. He
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-01

H0 qDIttspcrcd to Rllc,lu, acllo stood Gt the
StdG of the cutter.
out to the side of the cutter, pale and
trembling: Don't you fear. lass. The
Lord protects drunkarls and fools
when they don't know enough to stay
ut home nights. Whoa now. Ajax" he
yelled at his horse just long enough to
allow Stuart 30 say goodby to Rhena.
The next instant Stuart had leaped
into the cutter. and Ajax was flying
over the road to De Mott. Andrew and
Eric and Rhena stood at the door Of
the hall watching.
Finally I,hena said. Let us 60 inside
and pray"
Andrew and Eric followed her, and
Andrew comforted her as they went.
But Eric sat down moodily and was ST.
lent. While Rhena and some Of the
other women and Andrew were pray
ing together he went softly out OF the
hall and after looking around In the
gathering dusk he finally started In q
brisk walk and gradually increased II
to II run. lie followed the track of the
DOCTORS cutter and was soon running
with all his speed over the De Mott
road.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-01
Knight TennpIars
of Iowa.

/ The Passenger Department of the Illinois
Central Railroad Company has recently PUBLISH
ed q circular concerning the Triennial Conclave
to be held at Louisyilie. Aug. " to 80. 1901.
The circular is illustrated with cuts OF Most
Eminent Sir Reuben H. Lloyd. of San Fran
cisco, who will be Grand Master Of the Encamp-
mcnt. Of the fine old Southern Home oil Fast
Broadway that has heen secured for the Iowa
Headquarters. and other buildings that will In
terest X night Templars Every Knight living
on or adjacent to the Illinois Central Railroad
In Iowa. Minnesota, Sontii dakota or Nebraska
should address the undersigned. lat Dubuque,
Iowa. for q free copy of this circular
y. r. MERRY.
AZ Asst Gen. Pass. Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-01

d =
had been very Insignificant. He had,
in fact, been almost ignored in the ex-
citeiao.:. and had sat a silent spectator
of the affair. He was calm enough to
realize that the doctors abrupt state
ment, combined with the great love the
miners had for him, had great deal
to do With the way the matters We're
being l.aped. The crowd still remained
in, tl.. ! treets, but ii was broken up in
to groups. discussing the situation and
wondering what the owners would do
now.
Stunt was standing by the doctors
cutter. waiting for him.to return, when
a man touched him on the arm. He
turned. and there stood Eric. He had
run ly all the way from Champion.
but Stuart did not know that.
Erie cried Stuart.
81 got here Just in time to be of no
use," SAID Eric gloomily. Then he add
ed, with more feeling. you are not
hurt:"
"No. There has been no disturbance.
You've heard that the strike is declared
off? How did you come oyer?"
Eyes. heard the news quick enough.
came on foot will never trust a
crowd again. thought knew these
men. would have sworn nothing
could prevent their pulling up the
pumps tonight. That shows how little
have really known them."
1--WE thank the doctor for the way
things have turned. You never heard
sucl, Il talk us he gave the mon."
"No. and you never will again." said
the doctor as he came up and began to
mite Ajax. 1T was my first and will
he l.y last on the stage. | wouldn't
have gone up this time only wanted
to tell the good for nothing lot of then
what fools they are. seldom have
such chance to say SO to us large q
number of them Mt once. Come on
Going back to Champion with me
StualtY'
"Wait minute, doctor!' cried Stuart
He drew Eric Off one side. "Eric, yol
came over on purpose to share tn
danger with me. know what
means" Eric did not answer. 'Yo1
are not feeling the injustice of the me-
toward you. Don't let 1t make yo
bitter The cause is the same" Stil
Eric was silent. Won't you go bac
with US? The doctor can make room.
mo; I'll stay over here with som
friends. I'll be back tomorrow" Err
, replied as If with IN effort.
Stuart laid hand on his shoulde
Eric" he said simply, 81 love you."
! Eric choked. In the darkness tea
rolled down over his cheek. He, turne
away and walked into the street, an
Stuart went back to Champion wit
the doctor.
: eric takes 1t hard; his loss of II
: fiuence over the men," said Stuart, wit
a sigh.
n >(ro BE ooSr1suED.l
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-01

.AuuivN -. sluNely ut Stuart.
Tho short wint2.. cay was fast drawing
to an end. Stuart still stood there,
thoughtfully looking at the bowed
folm CT Eric.
"Thc,e is one man who still has
great influence over oil the miners in
Champion and De Mott" said Andrew
gently.
Stuart started. Over ut the other
end CT the hall he could see Rhena.
She had just left her task and was
coming toward him. Life was very
sweet tc him now. Why should he
risk it in a possible--yes, probable
danger by going over to the scene Of
this new difficulty? Was he his broth
er's keeper.
"That one man is yourself" contin-
ued Andrew.
..You think 1 ought to go?" asked
Stuart calmly.
II cannot answer for you" Andrew
made reply slowly.
"What are you talking about?" asked
Rhena as she came up.
"Rhena," said Stuart, sit may be nee
Il eSSilfy lOl iAc " ~ " oSi 3sAOSS W
night. 1t looks now as II the strike
had reached n crisis, and before MORN
ing something will probably occur to
change the situation that has held all
winter"
| Rhena looked steadily at the three
men.
you are keeping back something"
she said at last.
''Yes!' exclaimed Eric, lifting his
head. 1.-THE men ut De Mott are going
to pull up the Queen mine pumps. I've
lost my influence over them. II Stuart
goes over there to prevent the men, he
will risk his life. know the men
when they are drunk are devils. They
would kill any one, even Christ him
self, IL he. went over there tonight
Don't let him go, Miss Dwight. It's al
most sure death. He will only lose hi.
life and do no good by IT."
Rhena did not say q word. Stuar'
looked over ut Andrew us IL half hop
ing lie would second Eric's request
i But Andrew was silent. Then he turn
: ed toward Rhena again. He had nevel
: loved her so much us at that moment.
= "Rhena," he said in a low tone, I"
feel MS IL / ought to go over to De Mott
am sure Eric exaggerates the danger
II / am the only man with enough In
I fiuence to prevent an outbreak, am 4
duty bound to exert IT.
mo; don't go!' cried Rhena, an
then she stopped. She had taken on
step toward Stuart. He was not looh
= ing at her, but seemed to be hesitatin
for something.
She spoke again. II would not hav
you coward to please me. II 70
must co.
Il must" replied Stuart. "God bles
and keep you" he leaned over an
e kissed her, and without another wor
to either Andrew or Eric he stepped I
the door and threw 1t open.
"I'll send over to the hotel barn for
horse!'' cried Andrew. Just at tha
} moment DR.. Saxon drove up.
"He is Just in time" said Stual
calmly, rs IL he had been expectin
him.
: He told the doctor in q few word
that lie must go to De Mott at ono
r The doctor understood.
"Get in, then! This means more guI
shot wound practice for me maybe.
Il He whispered to Rhena, who had com
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New-York tribune., 1901-10-05
Till the Doctor Comes.
and How to Help Him.

By GEORGE H. HOPE. New edition rsv...
by MARY J. KIDD. Nj. d. Net, SI.c5.
sudden illness. iu
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NEN-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SATURDAY. OCTOBER

cannot touch pitch without being defled. But
the men cannot escape with mere inner con-
seriousness of guilt Joy bides her time, her ac-
ceptance of the dukes settlement of the matter
is accompanied by a misunderstanding which
only drags the whole group deeper into the
mire, and with grim celerity the action moves
on to a climax. from which the truth emerges
and crushes Cluny, the truth is bound to
crush those who seek to fout 1t. This rapidity
of movement is one of the best qualities of 1.-The
Secret Orchard which is in essence dramatic,
the obvious intention being to let the events of
the plot speak for themselves, and this they do
with admirable effect. The dialogue. distributed
among half dozen characters is never re-
dundant. but the natural expression
of the development of the plot. THE Secret
Orchard wants. necessarily the blithe, debonair
and intensely happy tone of most of the preced-
ing books by Mr. and Mrs Castle. But in TAX
ing a new departure they have demonstrated
New-York tribune., 1901-10-05

J HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE METH
fessor of Dutch History in the University gro Of
III The Wnr Wb pg gnain uth syo putnam ma Part
G. p. Putnams Sons.
This third volume of Miss Putnam's translation
of Blocks "Hissory'' brings the narrative
through the momentous period of the war with
Spain. from 1853 down to the end of the truce
in 1921. 1t comprises Volume III and half of
Volume Nv of the original. in which the author
covers the entire story of the war, beginning
with what he calls the prologue to the struggle
for independence, to the Treaty of Munster
1913. III is, of course. the most interesting
period of the history of the Netherlands. The
war with Spain laid the foundation for a new
European power. and brought out the national
characteristics of the Dutch nation; commerce
lourished, and at the close of the hostIities
art and science bloomed brilliantly The impor-
tance of the period for the history of the
try, the commanding figures that appeared in
it. the grim and dramatic course of events. have
made it a favorite with historians AS Professor
Biok points out. the material is rich and the
literature extensive. But neither the enthusias-
tic peans of Schiller nor the fascinating pict
ures of Motley, while they entrance the author,
convince him of the justice of their representa-
tions. Sound criticism based upon comprehen-
sive knowledge of the sources" says the his
torian. did not come into being until the
middle of the nineteenth century" with the
works of the Dutch students of this later day.
The truth threshed out in the conflicts be-
tween the Protestant and Catholic writer's,
wherein the literature of the Eighty Years War
"waXed to mighty mass
1t has been Professor Blok's task to find his
way through the wilderness of documents and
studies, and to present a narrative based upon
independent views. avoiding polemics and
showing the facts impartially. He does not
deny the difficulty of securing impartiality, and
of freeing himself from all prejudice, both in
politics and theology; but thinks he has con-
scientiously tried TO reach the high standard
which he deemed necessary in the discussion of
period that, more than any other. quickens the
heartbeat" Professor Blocks narrative, conse-
quently, is a sober one. in which eloquence and
pcturesqueness come seldom TO the front: but
he has filled 1t with interest. with life and move
ment. and the picture he presents while full of
detail Is consistent and well balanced in it's
larger proportions. He gives in the preface
word of cordial commendation for Miss Put
nams execution of her task translator.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-05

wards his love by something like alteration.
He has faithful friends. He has wealth. He
ought to be happy. But the ancestral weak
ness overtakes him. He remembers the Script
ural words, Stolen waters sweet, and bread
eaten in secret is pleasant" but he forgets that
for indulgence in these pleasures he must pay
a heavy penalty. A chance meeting with beau
tfful and curiously sophisticated girl involves
him in complications which, with the easy
morality of his race, he thinks can be thrown
aside and forgotten But the purpose of the au-
thors of THE Secret Orchard is not simply to
contrive an effective story, but to show the
force with which retribution smites the offender
against truth. The recalcitrant duke returns to
his chateau only TO find the object Of his pass
ing fancy installed there the adopted daugh-
ter of his wife, 49,
1t is an exciting crisis. and to the management
OF 1t Mr.. and Mrs. Castle bring all their skill
Confronted by Joy-as the discarded girl is
called-the duke feigns complete ignorance of
her and of her past; he is assisted in the scuryy
transaction by elderly functionary NJ Fave
reau, who is under illusions as to the base
ness of the part he is playing but who, out of
his loYe for the. nobleman and his wife is pre-
pared to do anything. This episode with its
profound humiliation for Favereau ordinarily
a man of incorruptible honesty. is made to en-
force still more emphaticalls the lesson that one
New-York tribune., 1901-10-05

through thrilling and unhappy times to joyous
peace. We grateful TO the author for his
vivid picture cf Confederate camp life and
fighting. But most grateful to him for
a romance which in interest and In literary
quality is one Of the best things he has ever
produced.
The principal character in DR.. MtchelPs
Circumstance" is well named. She is a Mrs
Hunter. and she pursues her prey with relent-
less vigor and remarkable address. The scene
is laid IN Philadelphia, among nice people," of
the sort have met before in DR.. MitchelPs
books. He likes to make them talk and say
clever things. At times the talk runs little
thin. But it remains true In fact, quite ordi-
nary people are very neatly hit off In ''Circum-
stance" with their goos. manners. their good
education, their sincere, well meaning and
slightly ambitious but never really momentous
thoughts. IL is in just such environment as
that of the cultured, irascible John Farthorne
OF this book that woman like Mrs Hunter
might be expected TO make her way. She is
shallow, but plausible, sleek, feline cunning and
mischievous. She worms herself into the house
hold she has marked for her own from afar off
with quiet naturalness that is perhaps more
effective than the picturesque intrigues of the
usual famboyant adventures of fiction would
be. The only really dramatic episode in the book