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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Obituary..

Luceny King was born in Bracken
county, KY, in February 1923, and
died May 10Th 1903 in her S1st wear.
She was united in ma rriage to Henry
Bruner in 1912 and located with him
in Putnam county, Indiana, where
they remained until 1858, when they
moved west loca ting in Green coun-
ty, this state, and in 1873 they re-
moved to Extra where they remained
until the death of her husband in
1895, when she gave up the cares OF
housekeeping and went to live with
her children. Twelve children were
born of this union, four of whom
died in infancy. Since she gave up
housekeeping most of her time has
been passed with her daughter,
Mrs. Patrick in and near Sutherland
Iowa, where she was at the time of
her death.
Three of her sons served during
the Civil war, Daniel, w. r. and
Harrison Bruner, the latter preced-
ing his mother to the spirit land
about two weeks ago.
Mrs. Bruner gave herself to the
service of God in 1857, and Joined the
Methodist Episcopal church, re-
naming fsithful and consistent
member until her death, when as a
| / shock of corn, ready, she was garn-
| cred by the harvester Death. "She
rests from her labors, and her works
do follow her." What a happy
meeting there has been between her
and thosewho have gone before her.
Through the fifty years of her we'd
ded life she was faithful wife;
loving mother. She bore the many
hardships of pioneer life uncom-
plainingly and with heroic fortitude
help to her husband during all
the trials and tribulations they often
encountered in their long and USE
full career as they journeyed down
the pathway of life to happy old
age.
"Old age which appears SO fright
full to the young, who view it afar
off, has no terror to them who see it
near; but experience proves that it
abounde with consultations, and
even Delights"
Death comes equally to us all
and makes us all equal when it
comes. Death is but life to true
believer; it is not the last day, nor
the worst day, but in the brightest
sense, the best day, and the begin
ming of better life"
Seven children still survive her,
forty-seven grandchildren, and
fifty-two great grandchildren.
Her remains arrived here last Tues
day morning, accompanied by her
son John Bruner, her only daug hter
Mrs. Patrick and her grandson Lon
| Bruner and were borne to the home
of her son A. J. Bruner, when at 2
o'clock the funeral obsequies were
conducted by Rev. J. E. Nichol of
the NJ. E. church, assisted by Rev.
II. L. Wissler of the Congrega tional
church, after which the remains
were followed to the Extra cemetery
and inferred beside those of her
husband, there to repose until the
trumpet shall sound the final sum-
mons on the Resurrection morn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

The inspector in this jurisdiction
visited and inspected the work of
Godfrey Commandery at Audubon
last Friday night, and the follow
ing. members residing here drove
up in the evening to take part in
the proceedings the most of which
was pronounced unexcelled: r. G.
Watterson, D. E. Stranger, A. w.
Harvey, DR.. John Riley, j. J.
Dimick, ]. B. Connrardy, L. J.
Oldaker and Charles Scharff, who
after inspection was over, received
the "Black Cross" degree without
any of the essentials being omitted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
LAKEFIELD. MINN.. Mav11 ,Oa


DEAR Iowa FR1ENDs:-At this
writing we have heavy rainfall
here; has been plenty wet all spring
but not enough to stop seeding.
The small grain is all up nicely
looks very fine at present. The
farmers all are busy planting corn
now but will stop for a few days
now for the land is very level here
and all the rain that falls does not
run off like most of Iowa land, but
this country is of rich soil and
produces very fine grain and corn,
except last year about one-half got
ripe. The corn that got ripe made
from forty to forty five bushels per
acre and barley some places made
thirty bushels and some torty-five.
The best I helped thrash went
forty-eight bushels. This is my
second year in this county I like it
fine SO far, of course / farm in
the summer time, trap in winter; 1
make some money trapping.
commenced trapping Dec. lst, end
ed April 10th, having my stock to
to care for some of the time.
caught four hundred and seventy
dollars worth of fur this winter but
will do better this coming winter I
think for am going to Red Lake,
Minnesota, where there is bigger
game. / will tell you more farther
on. Yours truly,
c. E. BAXTER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

This forenoon the Sir Knights of
this city decorated the graves of
their departed brethren Sir Knights
F. J. Stranger, Geo. W. Guernsey,
Hon. VIM. Walker, o. J. Houston
and James F. McAninch. In accord
ance with the esta blished usages of
the order Ascension day" is al
ways observed in this manner and
the memory of their departed
brethren is thus cherished and
their good deeds laid up in the
archives of memory.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
wher. Ignorance I. Blis..

Miss Inca Sentz-It's true I'm en-
gagged to Ne Founders. The other
night he told ne was the only girl he
ever loved, and.
Miss Truster-Where's the r1ng7
Didn't he give you one?
Miss Inez Sentz- Oh, yes. the very
NEXT day, but sent 1t back to the-jew-
eler to be fixed. The stupid engraver
made the inscription Jack to Gwen
doiine" instead Of "Inex."-Phtladel-
phaa. R1eaa..
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Made Young Again.

Zone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again." writes d. Fl.
Turner Of Dempseytown, Pa. They're
the best in the world for Liver. Stom-
ach and Bowels. Purely vegetable,
Never grippe. Only Csc at Nick Doffing
q Co.'s drug store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Isaac Hunt and daughter Lily
started yesterday for Iowa City
where they go to take treatment, he
for the injuries received in the acci.
dent he sustained last fall to the
muscles of his knee, and she to re-
ceive treatment and possibly under
go an Liberation for defective hear
ing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Farm For Sale.

One hundred and sixty acres at a
bargain if sold soon. Good build
ings and land lays we'll. Very easy
terms, to suit purchaser. Owner
may exchange for small farm.
JOHN II, RENDLEMAN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
CARD OF THANKS.

Our sincere thanks are hereby
rendered our kind neighbors for
their many expressions of good will
and tender sympathy preceding and
during the funeral obsequies Of our
beloved mother Mrs. Lucena Bruner.
THE CHILDREN,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
For Rent.

About 100 acres of blue grass
pasture to rent on Section SO, Oak
field township, also 25 acres Of good
meadow hay land on the home
place to rent. Address,
NELs P. HoEGH,
4'oo-tf Brayton, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Gus Hansen residing west of town
was 80 unfortunate yesterday morn
ing as to have his pony badly cut
across the breast in a barb-wire
fence. 1t took several stitches to
bring the parts together,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

The Gault dray team furnished
some excitement again the first of
the week by running away. They
hnally halted after coming in con-
tact with Mrs. Gurnsey's fence on
vain street, but without any mater
lal damage to dray or team.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Sewing Machines.

We are headquarters for the well
known light running Domestic
also for the New Royal" ball bear
ing automatic drop head cabinet a
great beauty and cheap.
n. p. CHRISTENSEN, Jeweler,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. J. 6. Wheelock, SON
in-law and daughter of Mrs. Han
nah Harrison have again moved
this time from Cedar Falls to Inde-
pendence, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Relaxation.

II feel happy today" said the club
woman. 81 haven't a thing in the
world to do, not club to attend. I'm
going to clean house and have a good
time" -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Lloyd Miller of Greeley township,
made this office a pleasant call yes
terday. He says the people along
the proposed line of the rural
route from Hamlin east are all
highly pleased with the prospects
of having a daily mail at their door
and the quicker the better.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Roscoe Nichol is now working at
the Stranger hardware and furni-
ture store beginning his duties
there last Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mrs. Frank E. Poyer and children
of Chicago, arrived at the Park
Hotel last Saturday morning on a
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Bruner.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
National Baptist Conference, Buff
falO, N. ", rIay Io.2s.

For this meeting the agents of the
Rock Island System will place in
effect rate Of fare and one-third on
certificate plan. Call on nearest
agent for full information.
JNo. G. FARMER, d. p. A.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

John Bruner and Mrs. Nan Pat
rick returned today to their homes
at Sutherland, Iowa, after accom-
panying the remains of their mother
to this CITY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mrs. ]. III. Beard and daughter
Chattie are expected home from
Carson this evening where they
have been visiting Mrs. Boards
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Drayman T. FL. Allen drove to the
county seat Tuesday on business.

Mrs. T. III. Allen went to Atlantic
on business last tuesday evening
returning yesterday morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mrs. Ed Cotton went to Casey last
Saturday and visited over Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Miller, the wife
of Rev. Miller, who was formerly
Methodist pastor in this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mrs. Bliss, the mother of Mrs. E.
G. Wilson, is sick and under the
care of her physician with
symptoms of apoplexy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

&C. Hawk returned last Satur-
day from western Nebraska, where
he visited his son and viewed the
country.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mrs. Frank Crane has given up
her trip to New Hope, California,
until about July l, when her
brother, Fred G. Lahnan, whom
she is intending to reside with will
come here and take her home with
him. He sent her and her little boy
each a beautiful gold ring which
are made from the genuine Cali
fornia gold with which they are
much pleased.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Insure with the Continental Insur.
ance Company, Theo. Patty, Agent

A horse disease which is puzzling
the owners and causing much
trouble is now extending through
the country. Those farmers who
have watched the epidemic through
it's various stages, say the animal
infected seems to have what is call
ed pink eye and distemper COM
bined with stiffness of the Joints,
which in more extreme cases
renders the animal so crippled up
that he can not be taken out of the
stable. The horse RECEIVERS after a
time but is left very weak, except
where cold has been contracted
then death is certain. It is no
respecter of horses, affecting young
and old, the poor, in flesh and the
fat ones alike.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

May 18th, 19OS.-Have room for
thirty head of stock on my pasture.
Good grass and good water. Apply
to d. E. Stranger.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
J. Parham of Atlantic was attend
ing to business in this city a couple
of days the last of last week.

DIR, Newton will soon secure a
suite of rooms over the Cotton store
where he will establis his Office.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

For SALE-A few Ohio Improved
Chester White boars. Price right.
5.14-2 EBBE ]. HANSEN,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

HOUSE TO RENT-Six room house
good we'll and cellar. Give possess
sion in about three weeks.
THoS. DUSTIN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
For Sale.

Some good young bulls also some
cows and heifers. This stock is
well bred and mostly red.
A. c. DODGE,
Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Fred Smith the pharmacist who is


Fred Smith the pharma cist who ia
employed at Brorson's drug store
IN Audubon having concluded to
launch out in business on his own
account, purchased the stock of
drugs in this city last Tuesday, be-
longing to druggist w. A. Hamler,
whose health is too poor to continue
the business atthis time. Mr.. Smith
will not move here before Septem-
Der, but he will secure registered
pharmacist as soon as possible to
take charge of the business here,
meantime Miss Campbell will have
charge of the general business, ex-
Guiding the prescription depart
ment which will be filled as hereto
tore by DR.. Newton until Smith
sends man to take charge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Ed Cotton and ]. B. Rendleman
drove to Casey last Sunday and
attended the dedication of the M.
E. church in that city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

James Persing the efficient dray-
man for Gault left last Monday on a
two weeks vacation up at Rockwell
City.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
LOCAL NEWS
Fulton & Hunt Painting and Paper
Hanging. 4-16-4w

Mrs. VIM. Delahoyde returned
from Des Moines last Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

J. W. kircher invested in 100
acres of land near Thorington
Wyoming, on his recent trip there
He says the people are all
enthusiastic over the future of that
part of the country as great
wealth producer as soon as the
irrigation ditch is completed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Oluf Jensen informs us that ac-
cording to agreement both elevators
will be closed on Decoration
day, in order to give proper observ-
ance to that occasion,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mrs. Geo. Hunt visited few days
the past and this week with friends
in Audubon returning home on
TUESDAY,,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

You travel toward the grave fast
enough at best Don't take fast train.
-Atchison Globe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21


The following is the High School
commencement program to be held
May 10Th 1908, at the M. e. church at
500 o'clock.
Music.
nNnT l.s;s -Rey; H. Z. Wissler
Grafton The VIA Ma,f g = 1rae
nrusic GRACE WEST
orationThe Discipline Of Life and Ghare
A, a.cter-----ELIzABETN LIBERTY JONAS
presentation Of Class.-..-..P. n. T Hersom
W. r. Copeland
Music.
Benediction
Class motto; "Festina lenta"
Class Colors; Cream and Scarlet.
F. NJ. HERSOM, Principal.
Grammar Room Commencement.
Invocation.
n nusic. Twilight Bells
ofa''on H IIaER HERR1c american Girl
Recitation Importance of Little Things
GEORGE MILLIMAN
:, BESSIE ALLEN lessons
Miss Maude Campbell Mrs Ma RHaF Witt
h hausr Miss Olive CLARK, Mrs. Bessie Wilde
MARY CAMPBELL
recitation The Hero of Porto Rico
GRACE HUYCK
ORION CLURE
Sole Golden Dreams, with violin oblagato
Recltatlon-------------- Home Sweet Home
ALICE PATTISON
VIVIAN DEWEEsE
Recitation --,-----.---Dont Get Gay
CHARLEY GAULT
Mus1c 7Lullaby-------------- Quartette
Motto, The ropes of the past, ring the bells
of the future,
The above is the progra m as near as
we were able to obtain, for the Second
Grammar Room graduating exercises
to be held in the NJ. E. church next
Thursday evening May 2Sth.
MISS KATE HANSEN, Teacher.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Will Varney is taking a vacation
tor short time in the two Dakotas,
leaving here on Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Program Of Extra High School.

DR.. and Mrs. Bishop returned to
Yale last Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
EXTRA MARKETS..THURSDAY

Scarless Lini1nent for sale by
Nick Doffing & Co., Extra, and all
country stores. 4-2-24w
Posts for sale both sawed and
round from to 20 cents.
4-16.4w HAMLIN Bros. :
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Those holding in their possession
my woven wire fence stretchers
will extend great accommodation
by returning them at once.
4-2S-tf D. E. STRANGER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

The new league team met the Ex-
ira sluggers in workout contest at
the fair grounds in this city Satur-
day and won from the visitors by a
score of % to 8, though half inning
was still coming to the locals when
the game ended.
Ofcourse it was not supposed that
the Extra boys would beat the leag-
uers, but no one anticipated such an
awful drubbing as the visitors got.
The high school team played a
return game with the Audubon high
school on the latters grounds and
proved easy victims for Audubon
the latter team winning by score
of II to 3.-Atlantic Telegraph.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Lon Bruner son OF A, J Bruner re-
turned to his work in Omaha yes.
terday. He will take charge of the
railroad depot at Elkhorn, Neb. hav-
ing been promoted to that position.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21
Funeral Directors Meeting at Des
MOines, May 26-2o.

Rock Island System agents are in
structed to arrange low rate.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

E. D. Cotton after carefully look
ing over the situation at Nelson P.
o. has decided to give up the idea OF
running branch store there, al
though he had leased the store
for that purpoSe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell of Anita,
were visiting their daughter Mrs.
Fred Yeager at Audubon the first of
the week and on their return home
stopped here and spent the after
noon yesterday visiting their son
Clarence, one of the proprietors of
the Campbell & Voss restaurant.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

Mrs. a. F. Beebe Of Adalr writes
to friends in this city that they are
packing their household goods pre-
paratory to moving to Omaha,
where he has secured position in
the w. U. telegraph office as oper-
ator. Mr.. Beebe was formerly agent
of the Rock Island in this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-21

The latest word from Gale Crane
is that he still lies in an I'M
conscious condition with the
chances about equal for his
recovery is the word his brother
Frank brought back from there
last Sunday. Later: Hemorrhage
of the brain has set in
The colored American., 1903-12-19
Some Men Pay $4,000

For an expert to manage their ad-
vertising. There are others who pay
$500 for an annual subscription to
printers ink and learn what all ad-
vertisers are thinking about. But
even these are not the extremes reach
ed There are men who lose over
100000 year by doing neither one.
For sample copy send 10c to Printers
Ink, No. 10 Spruce Street. New York
City.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
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THIS PAPER FOR SALE AT:

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Morcoe's 421 18th ST., N. w.
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Wright',s cor. 14th and Pierce Place.
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The colored American., 1903-12-19
DOINGS AT THE METROPOLITAN
A. M E. CHURCH.

With the Love Feast Friday night,
the revival closes. From every point
of view it has been very successful.
More than one hundred have been
added to the church.
There is every reason to believe the
members will work with greater Wig
or than ever before.
Sunday morning, at the close of the
church services, DR.. Scott will see
any one wishing to consult him about
the salvation of their soul. He will
be in the study. To be convinced one
needs only have a half hours talk, a
heart to heart talk with Dr. Scott,
and hear him explain the scriptures.
Come be benefited.
Sunday was quarterly meeting. Com
munion in the afternoon The pull
pit was occupied by Revs. Seaton,
EIagg and Agbebi. Interesting serv-
ces throughout the day. Mesdamas
Hattie Dorsey and Hattie Gray, CT
tie stewardess board, who have been
quite i'll, are improving
Miss Lettie Lee, president of the
| Parsonage Association, is preparing
| to give a children's concert at an ear
" cate.
The 5. s. is ha, ing several calls
from needy sources and have thus fan
responded promptly
DR.. Conner is in hearty sympathy
with the work of his missionary com
mittee and never allows a cry for helI
pass without notice. The S. S. teach
ers' Bible Glass is held Fridays from
Z to p. m.
The Womans' Day will hold it's first
meeting in several weeks, Wednesday
| December 10th. The regular month
| y meeting for the fourth Sunday will
be addressed by Mrs. Mary Giles Beck
cit. We invite all to come to hear
ex1 q ience among our people Of al
!asses. Another interesting feature
of u;is meeting ill be the presenta
ton IF travelling or individual com
|
tor when he gives communion to the
sick. Having increased in member
| ship, the Womans' Day will extend
its work and hopes to make woman:
place in the church more emphatic
than before.
The G. E.. holds it's meetings eacl
Sunday from to p. m.
Mr.. Tucker and others of the mis-
sionary committee, held services il
the Home and Help Mission Sunda,
afternoon. That's a grand work 70
the Young Endeavorers. The Nit.
Missionary Society, Mrs. Nettie Scott
president, VIII meet in the churcl
parlor, Mo evening, z O'CLOCK.
Kings daughters are making ga1
ments and soliciting groceries to NEE
the very old and helpless members.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
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The colored American., 1903-12-19
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-05-26

old buildings could not have been util-
lied by the construction of the new
buildings, If only that they might have
been preserved as relics.
The FIRST City Hall of New York was
the "Stadt Hugs" erected by the
Dutch inhabitants in 1912, at the head
of Coenties Slip, the waters of which
extended as far as what is now Pearl
street. 1t was a very primitive struc-
ture but sufficed for the needs of the
city until 100, when a new City Hall
was built at the head of Broad street.
fronting on Wall street. The year be-
fore the Common Council had voted
$500 (about 10000 in addition to
about $500 received from John Rod
man, merchant, for the old Stadt
Hugs. for the new hall, and it occu
pied the site of one of the stout bas-
tons which were erected when the
defensive wall, or wooden palisade
(Which gave Wall street its present
name). was built across the island.
The stone of this bastion was used in
constructing the new building. The
front of the building was embellished
with the arms of the King and those
of the Earl of Bellomont. These orna-
ments were defaced and destroyed i'm.
mediately after the close of the Revo-
luton by vote of the Common Coun.
Gil; and when the Declaration of In
dependence was read to the people in
1776 from the steps Of the City Hall
the painted coat of arms that hung on
the wall of the main room was brought
out and thrown into the bonfire made
by the citizens to celebrate the event.
During the Revolution the City Hall