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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
See the Handkerchief booth at the
/" Rummage Sale y December lila.

See the Handkerchief booth at the
/" Rummage Sale y December lila.
Will McFarlane gave taffy pull to
a number of his friends, Monday night.
Mr.. Joe Elmquest, ont by Sharon
Creamery, has been quite sick the past
week.
Mrs. Miller, living out with Jens
Werner, by Sharon Creamery, has been
quite sick for the past week.
A committee has been appointed in
the M. E. church to get prices on a
good piano for their services.
Miss Edith Beason went to Chicago
last Saturday to visit for few days
with her sister who resides there.
The Maccabees had good time at
their Smoker" last Thursday night.
and are growing quite fast here now.
Let Hill and John Weighton were
over toward Guthrie Center, on
Monday, to see if they could find any
game.
Uncle Jimmy Ellis is enjoying Wis
it from his Oldest daughter Of Des
Moines who arrived last Friday and
will visit for time.
Will Kopeska went to the Omaha
market, the first of the week, with sew.
eral cars of fat cattle that he had fed
this fall and expects good price.
George Hoover has added to his
hardware line an immense line of fur
niture which shows up we'll in the big
store.
Chas. Van Gorder returned home
from Canada, Saturday, where he had
been looking after the interests of HIM
self and others in respect to land up
there.
Nash, Phelps & Phelps sold what is
known as the B. w. Brown farm, up
north of town, consisting of two hun
dred and forty acres to William Shaw,
up by Gray, for $500 per acre.
Mr.. WEIGH, of the firm of WEIGH &
Dean, marble works at Harlan, with a
branch here was in town the first of
| the week and stopped with his brother
in-law, j. b. Kevan, who now runs
the Bailey boarding house.
The various Sunday Schools in town
are preparing to give the scholars a
| good treat Christmas. We are inform
ed the Methodists are planning for the
usual tree, having committees appoint
ed and in working order.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12

Leslie Walker is assisting in j. F.
Russeli's store during the holidays.
c. s. McLeran, d. d. s., office over
Brorson's drug store. Audubon, Iowa.
Dressed Dolls for sale by the Pres
byterian Ladies at Rummage Sale"
Sim Van Scoy, of Belle Plain, cam e
in Wednesday for few days visit
with his parents.
q. C. Northup has advertised to sell
part of his stock at his farm residence
on December 18th.
Ed. Frick returned home, Tuesday,
from Chicago where he had been for a
few days on business.
The Big Store of E. Bilharz & Son
had very attractive window this
week showing up Christmas toys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Farquhar en-
terrain a good number of their
friends from >out east of town, Friday
night
Lewis Bramsen came down from Ute
last Saturday and is visiting this week
with his brother and sisters and many
friends here.
Henry Hansen's children, from Cass
county, were up this week visiting at
the home of Jens Schouboe, out by
Sharon store, and other friends.
Get our prices on doors and windows
and water tanks and all kinds of mill
work before buying.
tt JAMES HART.
AL. Dollahide, one of the best me-
chanics in the county, is busy these
days making rural mail wagon for
Chas Benton. AL. will put up good
wagon on the same plan as all the
free delivery wagons.
| Mrs. F. NJ. Beard, of Des Moines,
and Miss Julia Wallace, of Morrison,
Illinois, sisters of Mrs. j. F. Russell,
are here visiting her and expect to re.
main until after Christmas. Mr.. Beard
is expected Christmas time and will
then remain few days to visit.
I have just returned from Chicago,
where purchased q large line of holt
day novelties suitable for presents. My
line of silverware; cut glass and such
things are up-to-date and my rings
can't be beat. Call and see them.
w. H. O'CONNELL.
At the Columbian Club entertain.
ment, last Tuesday night, at the Ar
thur Farquhar home refreshments
were served and the question was dis
cussed: Resolved, That club life un
fits woman for every duty. 1t was
after spirited debate decided decided
in favor of the negative.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
A Good Cough Medicine.

From the Gazette, Toowoomba, Australia1
I FIND Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is an excellent medicine. I have been
suffering from sever cough for the last
two months, and it has effected cure.
/ have great pleasure in recommends
ing it. w. C. Wockner. This is the
opinion of one of our oldest and most
respected residents and has been vol
UNFAIRLY given in good faith that others
may try the remedy and be benefited,
as was Mr.. Wockner. This remedy is
sold by w. A. Hamler, Druggist.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12

Jake Ruhs, of Ross, has purchased
the share of Albert Morrisey, in the
firm of Morrisey Brothers, and hereaf.
ter will be associated with the firm
Jake is hustler and made thorough
success of the business in Ross and the
firm here may now expect an increase
In their business as Jake is thoroughly
acquainted all over the county and has
many friends who will stand by him.
In the last election of the M. w. A
the following officers were elected:
g. w. Cosson, V. G.
j. c. F. Wicker, w. A.
Mr.. Cashatt, w. B.
FL. M. Mccall, Clerk.
John Hight, Escort.
VIM. Roberts, Watchman.
Frank Taylor, Sentry.
Roe Higgins, Trustee.
Doctors Fulton and Gleason, Physi-
clans.
A committee was also appointed,
consisting of Harry Parrott, Roe Hie.
gins. Chas. Poulsen, j. G. f. Wicker,
Ed. Finch, j. M. Graham, Arthur Far
quhar and one other to arrange pro-
gram for public installation which
will take place at the first meeting in
January, which we will give later.
William Cloughley made deal las4
week whereby he became possessor of
one of the best quarter sections in
Douglas township. Will is becoming
land poor. He now possesses fifteen
hundred acres of land that varies from
$65.0O to $4,000 per acre. He came to
Audubon when the town began and
built his present store where it now
stands and is the only business man in
town that was here when the first lots
were sold. By good keen business abil-
ity he has noted the varying advances
in land and has added to his already
large possessions. This land, free from
incumbrance, with his fine big house
here in town makes him free from any
gaunt wolf that may present itself
to the ordinary person, and his future
is one of ease and comfort.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
pemoorats Carry Boston.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE Democrats
completely overwhelmed the Repub-
licans in the city election yester-
day, General Patrick A. Collins being
elected mayor over Mayor Thomas N.
Hart by 10000. the largest plurality
in a quarter of century. The Demo,
Gratis likewise obtained control of both
branches of the city government,
elected their street commissioner and
practically all their candidates for the
school commission. AS usual the
city voted strongly in favor of Ii
cense.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
.ICk A Dog

Kick dog and he bites you.
He bites you and you kick him.
The more you kick the more
he bites and the moreh he bites
the more you kick. Each
makes the other worse.
A thin body makes thin
blood. Thin blood makes a
thin body. Each makes the
other worse. If there is going
to be a change the help must
come from outside.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
help. 1t breaks up such a
combination. First it sets the
stomach right. Then it en-
riches the blood. That
strengthens the body and it
begins to grow new flesh.
A strong body makes rich
blood and rich blood makes a
strong body. Each makes the
other better. This is the way
SCOTS Emulsion puts the thin
body on its feet. Now it can
get along by itself. No need
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
Fire Stops Work In Mine.

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 11.-Fire broke
out IN the Big Lick mine, near Lykens,
last night and is still raging. Fifteen
men were working in the mine when
the mine was found to be on fire.
They crowded into the cage. None of
them was injured. Twenty mules
were either roasted alive or suffocated
by smoke and gas. A steam pump
was gotten in operation and the mine
is being flooded to prevent the flames
from spreading. A large number OF
men and boys have been thrown out OF
work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
Huduboll neW$.

Farm wagon for sale. Ham Webster.
Nelson w. Cowles, Optician at
Cowles' Jewelry Store.
Mrs. O'Leary of Gray was down
Mrs. HELLER, sister of Rev. Hink-
house, departed today for her home at
Newton.
Everyone come and take dinner on
Saturday December IA at the " Rum
mage Sale.
Dick Northup and Ham Darland
returned from a trip to the Omaha
market, this morning.
Hans Towering, out by Sharon store,
has advertised to sell all his property
atpublic SALE next Monday.
Chas. Priestly, living out east of
town, is lying very low but is being
looked after by the M. w. AS.
Mrs. L. ]. Hill and Mrs. E. Bilharz
arrived home Monday from Chicago,
where they have been for a few days
shopping.
Iver Henderson is on a deal where
by he is to become the purchaser of
the p. Baxter place just out toward
the cemetery.
O. N. Wagley, of Newton, was up,
last Thursday evening, assisting the
Masons in some work they were doing
with two candidates.
l can repair your bicycles and put
them in first-class shape. Bring them
in and leave them with me.
J. q. WOLFE.
George w. Hoover, president of the
agricultural society, was in Des Moines
being there as delegate from this
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Evans have TAX
en- possession of their home and
will remain here during the winter as
his carpenter work is mostly done for
the winter.
Rev. Macintosh, of Philadelphia,
spoke at the Presbyterian church, OH
Tuesday night. He is travelling in the
interest of evangelical work, urging it
upon the church everywhere.
William McLaren returned home
from visit to his son, George, who
lives in Chicago, Thursday morning
He also visited with other relatives
and friends in the "Sucker" State.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flynn living out in
Sharon township, having sold their
the eastern part of the state to visit
old friends and to look for big farm
to purchase,
A. II. Edwards was in Des Moines
this week attending the annual meet
ing of the State Agricultural Society.
He has many friends over the State,
in Des Moines and is potent factor in
such meetings.
The two choirs of the First Metho-
dist church have joined in musicale
to be given at the morning service on
December 22d. There are about TWEEN
ty voices and everyone is free to go
and listen to the splendid mus ic they
will give.
The dedication of Lone Star Pres
byterian church will take place on
Sunday December 22nd, instead of on
the 10th as announced week ago
Missions for Iowa, will take part in
the services.
Sheriff F. l.. Anderson is in Des
Moines this week attending the annu
al meeting of the State Sheriff's Asso-
cation. He was appointed member
of the legislative committee to look
after the enactment of some important
legislation pertaining to the office OF
Sheriff.
J. F. Russell is putting up very
unique as well as dainty decorations
for his store Over two thousand white
handkerchiefs are suspended as an
4 arch from the ceiling giving the APP
pearance of morning snow drops. 1t
gives the store very metropolitan APP.
pearance.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
Saved HjsI;fa

81 wish to say that feel owe nv life To Ko.
dol Dyspepsia Cure" Whites b. @. Christensen
of Haytleld, MINI. For three years / was
troubled with my dyspepsia so that could
hold nothing on my stomach. Many times |
would be unable to retain morsel of food
Finally was confined to my bed. Doctors said
l could not live. l read one of your ADVERTISE
ments on Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and thought it
fit my case al d commenced its use began to
improve from the first bottle. Now am cured.
Digests your food. Cures all stomach troubles.
Nick Doffing Il Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
Not Necessary,

Hhen you are at loss for suita-
brsSword, do you over apply to your
wifeY'
NO." replied the wriisu q dn,A
have to. Her entiEe vocabulary
coming my ~ nese 6 sAs taue6
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-12-12
Voting Contest.


The following is the standing of the
voting contest Of the second citizens
vote.
Audubon Fire Department
Catholic Church, Audubon
Rebeckah Lodge, Audubon
Christian Church, Audubon
Audubon Agriculture Society
P. E. o. Society
NV. A., Audubon
Presbyterian Church, Audubon
Columbian Club
Danish Conservative Club
Epworth League, Audubon
Presbyterian s. g., Audubon.
Baptist Church, Audubon
Old Hamlin Presbyterian church
Yeomen Lodge, Audubon
Bethel Church
Audubon M. E. Church
Bethania Church, Audubon
Lutheran Church Lincoln Center
Presbyterian Church Aid, Audubon
G. A. r. Lodge, Audubon
Advent Church
Melville M. E. church.
Ebenezer Church, Lincoln
Evangelical Church, Audubon
Old Hamlin M. E. Church
hlmDalltOn Church
Evangelical Church, Hamliu
Masonic Lodge, Audubon
K. P. Lodge, Audubon
w. r. G.
Lincoln church u. B.
Viola Center church
M. 3. Church, Ross.
X. P. Lodge, Kimballton.
Maccabee Lodge
Eden Valley U. B. Churcn.
Danish Brotherhood, Extra
|. o. 0. F. Lodge, Audubon.
Woodmen Lodge, Viola Center
German Church
Owing to the long list we will not
publish the name Of any society until
its vote will have reached 500 or over
that amount. The above societies have
above this amount.
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09
MARINES GUARDING TRAINS.
But Trouble on the Isthmus Seems
To Be Over.

Colon. Colombia. December 3.-Accord-
ing to news just received here the In
terror OF thu country IS almost entirely
quiet Only a few scattered and insig-
nifcant insurgent bands are here and
there waging guerrilla warfare This
causes the government NO anxiety Ihe
triumph of the Colombian conservative
government on the isthmus will doubtless
incalculablv strengthen the government
hands \ peace commission composed or
FIorencia Arosenena. representing prom
inent Hneral of Panama: Manuel ANA
coor. representing the Colombia govern
ment. and General De Ia Rosa, secretary
To the insurgent general. and Domingo
Diaz. who viii act as guide. has already
started for the interior 10 obtain an in
tervlew with Generals Diaz and Lugo.
and 10 induce them 10 give Up the strug-
gle and return to Panama. Amacor IS
empowered to grant reasonable terms 70
Gcrenai Diaz in the name Of the govern
ment. The peace commissioners are eX-
pectcd 10 return TO Panama today. IL
is already rumored however. that Gen
erals Diaz and LugO are about 10 sur
render.
Pananome nthe department. of Pana-
ma and the port of TucOma. nthe de-
partmeut of Cauca. are now the only
points under liberal control.
Th- guard ~ American marines which
up today has been stationed in front OF
the offices of the railroad company, has
been withdrawn. 4 small detail OF
marines sill accompanies the passenger
trains across the isIhumus.
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09
PLATFORM OF 1900 TO STAND.
Norman Mack on the Tariff Reform
Resolutions.

Lakewood. y. J.. December i.-Nation7l
Democratic Committeeman Norman j..
Mack. Of New York. said today with ref
ereuce % The Mcclellan and Fitzgerald
resolutions that the democratic national
platform OF 1870 would stand until "A new
one was made ana nothing but harm and
DISRUPTION 10 thu paITy could come from
any attempt 10 change Il until il is done
BY the repr, sentatives Of al democrats IN
the national convention of 1904. for unless
The democrats of the eastern states stand
By The last declaration of the party dom
mated by the southern and western states
there would be no guou reason why the
south and west should abide by the ma
tional platform dominated by the east
crn states IN ls0f-if they should succeed
ina controlling ana dominating the con-
Veution.
The fact of the matter is" he said.
''that the democratic party cannot afford
to change their national platform every
minute II they do not stand by the pres
cnt one for four years. what assurance
will the people have that they will stand
by the next one for four years? | don't
mean by this that the 1904 campaign would
not be conducted on entirely different is
sues than that Of 1900"
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill n bottle or common glass with your
water and let Ii stand twenty-four hours;
a sediment or settling indicates an un-
healthy condition of the kidneys; IL 1t
stains the linen 1t is evidence of kid
ney trouble; too frequent desire to pass
it, or pain i'm the back is also convincing
proof that the kidneys and bladder are
out OF order
What To Do.
There is comfort I'm the knowledge SO
often expressed that DIR. kiimer 8
Swamp Root. the great kidney and olau-
der remedy, fufils every wish In curing
rheumatism. pain In the back, KIDNEYS
liver. bladder and every part or the urih-
ary passage. 1t corrects inability 10
hold water and scalding pain In passing
it. or bad effects following use OF liquor
wine or beer and overcomes that un-
pleasant necessity of being compelled 10
go often during the day. and to get UP
many times during the night. the inIu
and extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root
Is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dls-
tressing cases. If you need a medicine
YOU should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in fifty-cent and one-doilar sizes.
You may have Il sample bottle Oh
Swamp Root and n book that tells more
about it. both sent absolutely free by
mail. Address DIR. Kimer & Co, Bing-
hamton, y. Y. When writing mention
that you read this generous offer In Ihe
Atlanta Weekly Constitution.
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09
LONG TROLLEY LINE.
Extensive System Is To BE Built IN
State of Florida.

Jacksonville. Fla. December 3.-(S3e-
ciaL John y. Martin, OF NeEia, Ohio.
Is at the head of a syndicate of Ohio
capitalists who have organized two
million dollar corporation Tor the purpose
Of running an electric railroad through
large part of the Maniiee section in
Hillsboro and adjoining counties.
The syndicate will run trolley lines
from Tampa, around the head Of old
Tampa bay. and down along the west
coast until the city of st. Petersburg
is touched by the line. IL also expects
To- cover HiIlsboro county i'm many other
directions with these electric lines. MAX
ing a network of railways following the
roads of the county and developing the
entire section with the aid OF the trolley
cars
This. 1t is said. will be the longest
electric road in the United States. or
ders which have been placed 50 Tar call
for forty-two cars. and some OF them
are. perhaps. the finest electric cars
which were ever ordered built in this
country.
For the two trains which viii be oper-
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09

Thousands availed themselves OF his free
offer and today owe their lives to this
fact.
Many almost cOnsumptives were pre-
vented having the malady and others-ac-
tual subjeCts-were cured and saved.
The wonderful properties of these Prepa-
rations, which bar and prevent and ar
rest and cure tuberculosis have been
proven to be actively germicidal. cor
rective, tonic and building
As a complete armor. they turn the
shafts of disease; as mighty weapons,
that can he welded by the weakest hand.
they strike down and CONFER maladies
that have already invaded the body.
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09
PRISONER is NOT DOUGLASS.
Man Arrested at Eufaula Turns Out
To Be a Crook with Many
Names.

The man arrested at fufaula, Ala,
few DAYS ago is not the Rev" James l.
Douglass who is wanted at Lithonia, this
state. for forgery and for marrying
Young lady and bascly deserting her: but
the Eufaula prisoner. who was brought
10 Atlanta last Friday. is wanted at
Washington on the charge of being
forgcr ana an all-Toun1 crook.
The reason why the prisoner was mis-
taken for Douglass was because the au-
thorities at Washington, ID. C., thought
Douglass and Samuel +. Murphy were
one and the same person.
Detective w. Il. Tyser of Washington.
arrived from Eufaua last Tuesday with
Murphy. He says that the prisoner is
an all-round crook and changes his name
wherever he goes.
The prisoner admits that he Is Muir
phv. the man wanted in Washington but
he wants it distinctly understood that
he is not the Rev" Douglass. lie seems
10 think that he has enough sins of bis
own to answer for. without having any
of those belonging to Douglass saddled
upon him.
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09
IMPORTS FROM PHILIPPINES.
United States viii Not Have To Re
fund Large Sum.

Washington, December 2.-ffSures oh
tanned nj the war department and treas
urv bureau relative to the trade affected
by today's supreme court decisions show
that from the beginning of the United
states occupancy of the Philippines, Al
gust -. 1898, up to June 80 last, the total
imports into the Philippines from ;he
United States were valued ut Sl.607, iS6,
while during the same period the i'm
ports from Spain were valued at 81. .993.
gqO ON the other hand. the imports INFO
the United States from the Philippines
from Scptember /. 1888. to December l,
1901. aggregated Sl5,4iS.600. but only ST.
S9i 523 consisted OF dutlable goods. so
that the refund on these would not be
large.
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09

Recent United States Government Re-
ports show that during the year lso the
deaths from Consumption We're fewer by
10000 than in 1890. How great is modern
mcdicinc
To successfully fortify the predisposed
Consumptive against this human scourge
is n mighty step in medical progress;
to rescue actual subjects of the disease is
a wonderful scientific achievement.
The four wonderful preparations of DIR.
Slocum-free to all threatened or afflicted
humanity-both prevent and cure.
That such an army of people have been
spared the horrors of the malady has
been due large.y to the free, broadcast
distribution of these preventive and cur
atiVe remedies.
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09
HOTEMA, "WlTCH" KILLER,
STOOD WELL AT SALEM, VA.

Richmond, Va. December 5--tSpeciaLp
Soloman Hotema. the Choctaw lndlaa
sentenced to death at PARIS. Tex. I9r
the murder OF several members Of MS
tribe whom ne charged with beng
witches. was graduate OF Roanoke coz
lego. at Salem. Va
The story cf his deseneracy was re-
ceived there with profound amazeHeh''
He was well known in Salem soou stu
dent. stood well socially and Mas en-
gagged To a prominent young lady bu'
she refused to marry him on account "A
bis urCoverna bile temper
He also exhibited an intense superSt'-
tior. which last characteristics was the
cause Cf his crime.
After leaving Roanoke college ne be
cama a Presbyterian minister. thrn en-
tered politics and became common
wealth's attorney and finally Judge OF
the county.
Hotema, from all accounts. degener-
ated into a state of superstition ana
cruelty worse than his ancestors.
The Atlanta constitution., 1901-12-09
Speaking of Mr.. Wright.

When asked about the statement oI
Hon. Seaborn Wright. author Of the bill
with reference TO his veto. Governor
Gambler said:
IL is unfortunate that Mr.. Wright
lost his temper Personal abuse Is
not argument and only betrays the
weakness Of his position. our consti-
tuition wisely or unwiscly clothes the
executive with the veto power. IL
wisely provides n way in which the
general assembly may nullify the veto
wien unwiscly exercised. This is Mr.
Wright's remedy. Lot him apply IL.
and he viii hear no whine from me.
I regret that in the exercise Of
constitutional power I have failed to
meet his approval. but il il q source
of much qualification that my course
s. indorscd by an overwhelming ma
t0rity 81 tempe rance men in the state,
including such men as Mr.. Pringle,
the head of the prohibition organiza-
tlon in Georgia: Rev. sam Il. Jones.
the great apostle Of importance and
prohibition. the ministers Of the gos-
pei of an denominations. with scarcely
. single exception. and an army OF
the good women of the state. Ninety
five per cent of the stacks Of letters
] received from these classes urged
me to veto the bill. Niucty-five per
cent Of those who asked me TO ap-
prove u were liquor dealers.