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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-08

IuOHpSOu dG tuo Idukllll, aAdNls
Hardware Co.
Marion Jenkins received new BIZ
cycle racing sulky Monday evening
which he will use in driving his hors-
es. Frank and Marion have entered a
horse in the state fair races this fall
and will undoubtedly carry off some
of the prizes.
Mrs. S. B. Clark received word
Monday morning, of the illness of her
mother, Mrs. Cannon, who resides at
Cumberland. Mrs. Clark and son,
George Clark, departed on the noon
train Monday to be present at her bed
side to care for her during her illness.
Homer Koob and wife came over
from their home near Highland
church, Monday, and spent the day
visiting at the home of his brothers,
DR.. and John Koob, and on account
of the rain they were obliged 10 stay
over night, returning home the next
day after very pleasant visit.
Workmen were busy the first of the
week tearing down the old Counsel
man cribs, east of the elevator These
cribs were old land marks having been
built perhaps a score OF years ago,
and it seems odd TO stand on the depot
platform and not have your view OBJ
structed by these two long cribs.
John jenkins bought most of the lum-
Der, and the rest was pure hased by
num arOne other narties
Last Sunday being the fifty-third
birthday of Mrs. S. G. Nelson, who.
resides three miles south east of town,
a jolly lot of people assembled at he
home and helped celebrate this birth
day OF m ore than two score years in
manner that will long be remem bered
by this good lady and her husband.
An EXCELLENT dinner had been prepar-
ed for the occasion of which all the
guests showed their hearty apprecia-.
ton. Before departing all wished
Mrs. Nelson many years Of good
health and Happiness which she has
heretofore enjoyed.
The Brayton boys chose up sides
Sunday and engaged in friendly
game of ball, with Sam Pearson and
Tic McGoverD, as captains. The boys
had lively game with some good
playing on both sides. Frank Jenk-
ms and DR.. Koob were the battery
on Pearson's side, while the other
side had Horace Bartlett in the box
and Thos. Jones behind the bat.
Pearson's side came off victorious af-
ter holly contested game, bearing
the trophies of victory with them,
winning by a score Of fifteen to
twenty.
County Surveyor, 81. s. Wattles
received word this week that his sis
ter, who resided at Cory, Pennsyl-
vania, had passed away on May sec
ond at the advanced age OF 81 years.
MIR. Wattles visited with this lady,
during his visit of a recent date and
she was then in the best of health con-
sidering her mature years and her
death was quite sudden. His other
sister Mrs. Gershom Gibbs died this
year on February 10Th at her home in
New York state at the age of 80.
Mr.. Wattles is the only one left in his
family and his present good health is
indicative of long life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-08
Oakfield and Brayton
Spooney Freeman was county seat
visitor, on business, Thursday.

Spooney Freeman was a county seat
visitor, on business, Thursday.
S E. Simpson was transacting bu-
~ in Extra, Saturday, for few
IS.
fred Hoffman was visiting with
ENDS in Brayton Tuesday for few
8. eionrs.
10000 Van Meter AMI Des Moines
brick for sale at the Green Bay yard in
Bravton.
Dick Powers went to Extra, We'd
! nesday morning, to do a job of lath-
ing in that city.
Frank Lambert made business
trip to Omaha, Monday, returning
home the same day.
If you need machine oil call at the
harness shop. | have the very best at,
prices that are right.
l. P. Hallock shipped car of cord
wood which was piled up by the
Istock yards, the first of the week.
A travelling man was in town Tues
day placing up signs for "On Time'
yeast and selling to our merchants.
Lu. Miller and wife drove down
into the country Sunday and attended
birthday party atS G. Nelson's.
WANTED: Stock to pasture; two
miles northwest of Brayton.
4-17-6 L. FL. GRIFFITH, Brayton, la.
Chris Jensen expects to leave this
week for Oakland where he goes to
accept position in jewelry store.
Ed. Lewis, Brayton's artistic paint
er and paper hanger, was transacting
business in Extra, Tuesday forenoon.
Frank Lambert received new
wheel for his wind mill, Tuesday,
which was blown off during the re-
cent storm.
Miss Anna Smith, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Christopher Smith who re-
side west of town is very sick this
week.
: Mrs. Nick Poulson has moved from
her farm, north of town, to Brayton
and will make her future home with
her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Burns became the
happy parents of big boy baby who
put in an appearance at their home
last Sunday.
Robert Hall, who resides in the
great west, is here this week visiting
with his son, Will Hall, over on the
Troublesome.
Claude Andrews was down to Oak
field Friday putting up quarantine
cards at the homes where small pox
YVES reported.
Mrs. Henry Fries, who resides three
miles south west of Brayton was
quite Ill the first of the week, but on
Tuesday she was slightly better.
Busters! busters If you need any, I
have large line at prices that range
from 35c up to 81. so.
m12w VIM. BUCKLEY
For good oak fence posts, farm ma
chinery, furniture, windmills, har-
. rows, plows, wagons, discs, cultiva-
ors, call on JOHNSON e THOMPSON.
Chris Jensen, who resides on the
hill just west of town, departed for
Harlan Monday where he goes to
WORK at the carpenter trade the COM
ing season.
w. S. Shirk, buttermaker st the
Troublesome Valley Creamery, re-
ceived word, Tuesday morning, from
Nevada conveying the news of the
death of his sister.
Jas. Essington purchased a big
range this past week of the Franklin,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-08
From An Absent One.
oLANK1NGroN, South DAKOTA,


April 81, 1902,
DEAR OLD JouRNAL.-I reached
South Dakota after rather a tedious
journey, but am delighted with the
country, the striking features about
which are the broad expanse of level
country to be viewed with the naked
eye and bringing distant objects near
and making one obvious to his sur
roundings with distant cities and
points of interest seemingly so near.
The soil seems very much like that OF
Iowa and | see no reason why, when
have buildings completed and family
here, need not be happy and in a
position to make money. Much more
might be said but time will not admit
of it at this time. Yours
G.. A. HEATH.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-08
Notice.

All parties knowing themselves in
debted to me will find it to their adj
vantage to settle at once either by
cash or bankable note, as after May
goth all delinquent accounts will be
left with an attorney for collection.
"a ap 3w G. A. HEATH.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-08
A Child,s Phrase.

He was only four and convalescent
from the grip. Leaning his little head
on his mothers arm, he said YEARLY,
ooh, mamma, 1 feel like a broken
toy!--Boston Herald.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-08

People who fish for compliments do
not need long lines. They will get
their best bites in shallow water.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
TALK OF THE LODGE.
IL Made Such an Impression That the
Member Repeated IL Partly
In His Sleep.

Out in Kansas there are good many
Swedes, and very exemplary citizens.
they make. One of these representa-
tives of this states foreign population
stayed out late one night and a break
fast the next morning his good wife
Huldah demanded an explanation.
where were you last night?" she
asked in before-breakfast tone OF
voice.
I've haf a special NEE tin of tie lodge,
Huldah, an eferything for te CUTE of
&c order"
Last night you were talking in your
sleep and you said something about
two-cent limit. What did you mean?"
90. das var nodder faller's fault. Hac
var talkin' bout raisiu' tie assessment
an das mex me hot"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
and testament OF Horace oakfeu.

PARISH OF AvorEtLxs. LOUISIANA. May g. 1871.
i, Horace oakfell OF "L'Espersnce" plantation
In the parish and state above written OF lawful .0e
and without forced heirs, being OF sound health
both In mind and body. but knowing the GER
tainty OF death and the uncertainty Of the time
thereof and especially having in view the perils
OF war. into which I am about 70 enter. do NAL.
this my last viii and testament In the geographic
form.
l give and bequesth unto my brother, Evariste
oskfeil. all my estate OF whatsoever kind and
wheresoever situsted which may pos,e.. AZ On.
moment Of my death
appoint my brother. Evarisss oakfeIl. sole ex.
ecutof OF this testament and dispense him from
giving bond.
This testament bias been dated, written and
4sueN " us on one sheet OF paper at one writ
ing HORACE OAKFELL.
Receiving the letters testamentary
sealed with seal OF the court, his war
rant or dominion over all the Oakfell
fortune. Evariste proudly traversed the
parish, returning to "L'Esperance' as
It's master.
"Ah. Horace" to himself be said, "in
your narrow bed beneath the apple
trees do you dream? Can you see your
mean craftlness made a stepping stone
to my will7 Do You now believe that l
am ft for neither law nor politics2 o
wise Horace, do you not know that sue
cess Is the only thing worth striving
for; that with II ! rise in my own es-
TEEN and advance In the respect of my
fellow men7 Do you not understand
the difference between your arrogant
daring and my patient courage? Have
you visions. sleeping hero? Behold this
one. The beautiful. melting Estelle is
no longer virgin widow. her sweet.
blushing face is under the bridal veil.
Rouse yourself. dear brother, and be
present at the marriage fete."
Il WILL" said voice. which froze his
blood and caused him to reel In his
saddle.
IL will send squad with the corporal
to guard the cotton" continued the
voice, and. looking around. be saw and
saluted two officers OF .he Union forces
passing behind hin on the crossroad
to CouGe de Franca.s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
BARNEY ON HIS TRAVELS.

does. She has been TO most AL the
West India islands, South America and
several southern ports.
Twice in midocean has Capt Look
hove the vessel to and rescued her. she
having fallen overheard, once from the
spanker boom and once from the tat
frail.
In speaking of the cat Mr. Wilson
said TO Boston Globe reporter:
Barney was the strangest acting cat
/ ever saw. She would not allow any
cats or dogs to come aboard the boat
while in port. She was what might be
termed the monarch of all she sur
veyed.
''If we passed steamboat at sea and
the whistle was blown, Barney would
at once seek a hiding place. So fright
ened was she that at times she would
remain in hiding two or more days.
"She is great bird catcher, hne
mouser and will tackle rat as large a.
herself"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
tTo BB CONTINUED
Soft Answer That Failed.

And always remember this, my
son. said the man who was trying
TO give his boy a proper start in life,
that "A soft answer turneth away
WRATH"
NO, it don't" little Willie replied.
DAY before yesterday at school 1
had Charley Jameson nearly scared
to death, but l gave him a soft an
swer, and that made him think was
afraid, so he got mad and hit me on
the nose before ] knew about it. You
don't get me to go givin' any more
soft answers. A good big bluffs the
thing to fire at them if you want to
turn away wrath."-Chicago Record
Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08

What do you mean by hdtF'
low stone wall protecting a battalion OF
Illinois infantry. his wan face glow.
ed as he described the charges or his
company on this wall TO uncover the
spring. The FIRST was under Captain
Tailleur. who fell at the brink OF the
pool with a mimic ball through bis
forehead. Lieutenant Oakfell led the
second. received a murderous volley
within 40 feet OF the wall aud bit the
dust with Leon, the jockey. who had
Joined him at Corinth and followed
him as body servant and cook Of his
mess. The third charge was about 10
be made under the leadership OF Lieu.
tenant Brulleton when shell exploded
In Valsin's face. and he knew no more
until he recovered consciousness IN q
canvas covered wagon jolting through
the passes OF the Cumberland noun.
tains to find himself minus foot and q
hand. He had fingered about the camps
and hospitals until he was formally re-
ported as unfit for duty. discharged
and ordered TO return home as best he
could. His journay back was long, te-
dious and painful and now that 1t was
accomplished appeared to him a hide
Gus dream.
When the doleful story OF Valsin was
carried to Estelle, she looked with
streaming eyes far into the blue vault
above and whispered:
Horace. hear ma Your voice called
my love into being. and now my love
is dead. No other voice than yours
shall ever recall 1t to life."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
First of Canal Locks.

The first canal lock built in Amer
lea is preserved as a relic near tho
present site of the 500 canal. It was
built by the Northwestern Fur com
pany in 1876. 1t is SO feet long and
eight feet nine inches wide. 1t had
lift of nine feet and a depth of 2H
feet. During the war of 1912 il was
badly wrecked. The early day fur
companies used this little water way
to lock down their small cargoes OF
valuable furs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
TRAVELS OF A CAT.
Harvey" Born at Sea, Has safsea
Many Voyages and Was Rescued
from Shipwreek

Barney" is the name of remarks-
Die cat, the property of Capt. o. w.
Look, of Jonesport, Me. Barney wss
on the schooner (. l. White, which was
wrecked off the Bahama islands few
weeks ago, and was saved and broughS
to Mansfield by Edward Wilson, stew
ard OF the boat, and shipped to Jones'
port, where she will spend the winter
with her mistress, the wife of Capt.
Cook, going to sea again as soon as op-
portunity offers.
She was born on the ocean on board
the schooner AZ years ago, and has al
ways been to sea.
The picture was taken on the voyage
from the Canary islands to Barba-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08

in order to save her home and. the Old
mans honor"
"How will you do that?"
"By means of the papers 1 bought
from you and the two you still hold,
which I win buy also"
"You mean the power OF attorney
and the order to cancel her mortgage
upon his plantationT
Eyes"
'How did you learn had themT
ut Is not necessary to explain"
eff put them at your service with
out price, you will not relentP'
Never said Evariste, setting bis
teeth together determinedly.
1.-THE papers are subject to your de-
mand. Give me your hand" Quillebert
said exultingly, adding as he chuckled,
"Aha, my little Laure OF the shall and
the shall notPr
What do you mean by thatr sharp.
ly asked Evariste, eying Quillebert sus-
piciously.
"Oh, as you said Just now, 1t is not
necessary to explain" replied the lat.
ter, continuing his low, malevolent
laugh. 1--WE will await the conhrma-
ton Of the news"
And await they did, though impa.
tiently enough, until two winters and
springs had rolled by and fallen into
the Unreasonable and insatiate nav
OF the past. Though the battle Of Per.
ryville became known historical fact,
no list Of the Confederate dead was OBJ
tainable, and no survivor returned to
give the roll Of the slain. Between
Avoyelles and the dwindling army OF
the southwest lay the impossible I'm.
ion line along the mighty river. But
at length when this latter stretched to
the western shore and beyond the re.
gion of middle Louisiana came the con.
flrmation so devoutly wished.
In rags and unshod. his right arm
handles and his left leg from the knee
gone, Valsin Mouillot hobbled back to
his old home, discharged as incapable
OF service. To eager listeners, many
OF them weeping. he recited what OF
the engagement be had seen. which
was little, for be was In the heat OF II.
He told Of the drought parched section
OF Kentucky, dusty and waterless
through which forced marches were
made; how. east OF Perryville. his re.
treating division was halted and form.
ed for action under a hrolIing midday
sun; how the warriors OF both sides
were famished for drink. while the
only spring on the field lay In m apple
orchard. on one side OF which was a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08

testament"
"WbyI"
because 1t divides the estate evenly
between Estelle and me-"
Homer grunted Quillebert. MAYBE
that Is an lntimation OF hIc wish that
she should marry with you"
No. 1t was Intended to make her
his widow and fortify her against the
6nress l meant to apply through old
Leonidas- She will never consent to
become my wife II that will goes into
effect"
you are right" Quillebert said after
moments thought. Where is the
document
Il have II here" replied Evariste.
Let me see IT, Quillebert demand.
ed.
The testament was exhibited. Guile.
bert read II slowly and deliberately,
with half closed eyes and knit brows,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08

DO you not feel that you would
like to serve your country so as to be
honored in song and story?"
Il have already had that distinc-
ton, reloined Senator Sorghum, rath-
er stihy; II guess have been
mentioned in rs many comic songs and
amusing anecdotes as any other man
In the country. '-Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
"wHERE WE'RE YOU LAST NIGHrr-

And you said you was in What
did that mean?"
we'll, ct meant dot Aye var member
an hat youst so notch TO say as any
body"
when you said: III open it, what
did you mean?"
'Some Teller could not get onto the
door, Aye tank. You see, dear wife, ct
is lock all tenn"
"Once or twice heard you say: It's
a showdown What does that mean2's
"Huldah, Aye hat no right to tai yo
tengs outside of tie lodge, but Aye viz
tai ye dis: Das means in lodge IAN
guage: 'Ged bless mae home"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
Practice Make, p.r,..,

Angela Ito whom Edgar has been
proposing)-Ten me, Edgarl Did
you ever say anything like this 10
any woman before?
Edgar Tin burst of honesty)-My
dear girl, do you think that it could
be done like that the first timer
Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
Willing to UompromI.e

IL think" said the amateur palm
list, slanting the maiden's hand to-
ward the light, in order to see the
lines more plainly-"I think you are
going to be married twice"
"Oh, dear" she said, "can't you just
cut off the think and make it a dead
sure once?"-Chicago Record Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
No Envnritisn

"Please, ma'am," said the boy who
had been absent, 81 was kidnapped"
THAT is no excuse" replied the
teacher. 81 cannot allow you liberties
simply because your parents happen
to be rich."-Town Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
He DIdn't Want 10 Saw.

"They say" began Mrs. Twitters,
that there Is a fool in every family
Do you believe it, Mr.. Saunders?"
"Well, er-I hardly know" STAN.
mered Saunders. "You see, I am the
only member of our family. Town
Topics
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
WnIie,n nehnitinn

Willie (at his lessonsy-Say, pa
what's a fortification?
PA fertilization, my son, is G
large fort.
Willie-Then is ratification a large
rat?-N. Y. Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
Indefinite InstructioDs

Lady (to clerk in clothing store)-I
want pair of trousers for my hus-
band.
Clerk-What size, madam?
LADY, don't know the size, but he
wears Is collar.-Smart Set.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
CountrY Sense

Farmer A, of MountainviiIe-Ho
much did you get for yer taters?
Farmer b, of Por. .Iervis~-WahI, I
didn't get as much - I expected and
didn't expect / wo'l d.-Harlerh Liz
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
oldest city in the WORLD.

So ancient is the city of Damascus.
in Syria, that there is no record of ita
origin in any written histories.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
Winter Pest.

He Is with us once again,
Wen abuse him as of yore;
We could maui him with a cane,
The man who never shuts the door.
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
CHAPTER XIV.
THE GEOGRAPHIC TESTAMENT.

u EVER had EvariSte breathed
nj so deeply and freely, never
had his pulse beat so strong
ly, as after hearing Valsin,
an eyewitness, rehearse the
heroic fall Of his brother. His spirit
bounded; he felt his powers expand;
he saw the path to the goal cleared. 1t
was an effort to feign grief in the rep
etition Of the story to fearful Mrs. wy
ley, but his acting was superb, and it
suficed to excuse hasty retirement to
the privacy Of his room and the re-
quest that no one should be permitted
to disturb him. Tiptoeing steps past
the locked door and underneath the
curtained windows testified the respect
Of the household for his sorrow.
With hands unsteadied by the ex-
IRENE Of exultation he opened the small
brass ribbed box of ebony In which the
sealed envelope had lain since the day
he had received it from Horace and
promised to defend Estelle from harm.
Drawing his chair into the subdued
light which filtered through the win
dow curtain, he broke the seal, took
out the one sheet Of paper and, unfold
ing 1t, read:
PARISH OF AvoYELLEs, LOUISIANA, May 6, 1851.
j, Horace Oakfell, OF 'LEsperance' plantation
In the parish and state above written, Of lawful age
and without forced heirs, being Of sound health
both in mind and body, but knowing the GER
tainty Of death and the uncertainty Of the time
thereof and especially having in view the perls Of
war, into which am about to enter do make this
my last will and testament In the Geographic
form.
give and bequeath unto my brother, Evariste
Oakfel, one-half OF all my estate Of whatsoever
kind and wheresoever situated which may pcs
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
The Race Horse.

His speed is not surprising,
In a minute, II you bet.
He will run of with the money
That II took a week to get.
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08

Hubby-What are you going to get
me for Christmas?
Wifey-How much are you going to
give me to spend?-Syracuse Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-08
only = OucstIon Of yfr,

Mrs. Berham-The docto~ "a
mothers illresS has not VT r
a serious sra we.
Benham-Wcn. J .'irrose ~;
20 wait.-Town Topics.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-06-17
OFT for Asia.

NEW YORK, June 6.-Laden with go
tons OF supplies for the ships on the
Asiatic station, the cruiser Buffalo has
sailed for Manila. The ship also carried
several hundred sailors TO replace those
whose term Of service on the ships Of the
European and Asatic stations have ex-
pired. The Buffalo will go direct 10 Glib
raltar and is expected 20 make the trip
to Manila in forty-two days.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-06-17

San Juan. Puerto Rico Goth May, lar2
A L. Louisson, Esqr.. Honolulu.
Dear Sir:-Referring to my last letter
Of the 2ist inst. which beg to confirm
/ take now pleasure in handing you en-
closed copy or translation Of the letter
l received from the President of the
Chamber Of Commerce OF San Juan re-
Gnrding your proposition for protection
OF Hawaii and Porto Rico coffee.
shall report to you any further com
munication I may receive on this matter
and remain. dear sir.
Yours very truly,
r. A. MACFIH.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-06-17
Ayers
PeCtoraI

twill prove good friend when ysu
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in old colds, bronchitis, whooping.
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And you will declare it "the best
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1t for an irritable throat or weak lungs.
1t acts as a strong tonic, clearing up
the throat, giving tone 10 the relaxed
tissues, and greatly Strengthening the
lungs.
There are many substitutes and imi-
tations. Beware of theml Be sure you
get Ayers Cherry Pecteral.
Two sizes. Large and small bottles.
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