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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24

crush out the dreams and ideals which
ment He was QUIET and retiring and
mother, whose first born he was, knew
him best of all. They understood each
other. He was her companion, her coun-
thought was for her, who was left pen
niless widow. with large family of small
children, when Elmer, her eldest was but
Early the responsibilities of life fell upon
him, yet that stronghearted, wise and low
ing mother worked early and late to keep
training of education. Gifted beyond the
ordinary, herself a teacher, she took every
means to avail herself and her children of
pathizer and helper was the boy who now
lies buried in grave beyond the sea.
Sad was the parting of these two kindred
her for chance to increase their small
earnings and help the younger ones along.
But brayely they embraced the. situation
held up by faith in God. Letters of cour-
age, hope and even cheer reached her con-
stantly and as his wages were received he
solitary home back there, and his vege-
table garden which was his comfort, for in
it he raised the familiar products which
grew of seeds sent from home. Last
spring his sister, Grace, decided to go and
live with him, she too having become
qualified as teacher. Last night letter
they were the only two white people in the
village, and with no hope of seeing an
American for several months, and though
the homesick longing crept in between the
lines, they were both we'll and she tried to
write brightly and cheerfully, but the old
quaint humor was lacking and it was as
though directed from sad and lonely
heart. Now she is sad and lonely indeed,
stranger in foreign land, bereft of her
protector. herself perhaps now suffering
with that terrible disease, small poX,
which caused his death. And the sus-
penSe of the broken mother whose cross
always heavy, now must we'll nigh crush
down. Yet are we not taught to believe.
to know. that tribulations are marks of
His love aud
There is no easy way to follow Christ,
No resting place upon his road,
But though the way be long,
The battle is not always to the strong,
Nor to the swift the race.
But to the patient hearts who bear,
In loving faith
He will go with them on their lonely
way,
And though the world despise them,
he will stay.
Faithful to death,
Lift up your cross, poor child,
Nor fear to fall;
UnqueStioning obedience is best.
Strength will be given you, and for the
rest,
Trust God for ALL
And her dear poet her we'll beloved son,
who believed and sacrificed, surely he is
safe. Peace to his soul. E. S.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Queer Doings of a Rifle Ball.

1 myself made the most extraordina-
ry shot at an antelope that / ever
heard of, which, however, has nothing
to do with good shooting, but rather
with the cratic course that rifle ball
may take With several scouts, white
men and Indians, rode over hill to
see three or four buck antelope spring
to their feet run a short distance and
then stop to look. made quick shot
at one, which dropped, and on going to
him found him not dead, though des-
perately wounded. The animal had
been standing broadside on, his face to-
ward my left. The ball had struck
the left elbow, splintering the olecra-
non; passed through the brisket, bro
ken the right humerus, turned at right
angles and gone back, cutting several
ribs; broken the right femur, then
turned again at right angles and come
out through the inside of the leg and
struck the left hook joint, which it dis
located and twisted off so that it hung
by very narrow string of hide. I
never again expect to see so eXtraordi-
nary course for a rifle ball.-Outing
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
How to Prevent Group.


1t will be good news to mothers of
small children to learn that Group can
be prevented. The first sign of Group
is hoarseness. A day or two before
the attack the child becomes hoarse.
This is soon followed by peculiar
rough cough. Give Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy freely as soon as the
child becomes hoarse, or even after
the rough cough appears, and 1t will
dispel all symptoms of Group. In this
way all danger and anxiety may be
avoided. This remedy is used by many
thousands of mothers and has never
been known to fail. 1t is, in fact, the
only remedy that can always be de-
pended upon and that is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by Nick Dof-
finn & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
A Chinese Fish story,

The fish editor of the Courier de
Tientsin is going strongly at present.
Gloat over this, o ye disciples of Mum
chausen, and Gull passing pointer, o
We followers in the footsteps of Ana
MAS:
"Some days ago an enormous fish
thirty-siX feet long was caught in the
vicinity of Peitang, near Tangku. 1t was
cut up and sold in the surrounding vii
lagos. The carcass of the fish was
probably poisonous, as 300 inhabitants
who had eaten of it are dead and many
others are ILL.,
What royal fiction such man would
scribe about the sea serpent!-Shangha
Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Rome Eelnn

A physician of large practice says he
has found an egg the most eficacious
cure for bone felon. He uses it in this
fashion: Take fresh egg and crack the
larger end, making hole just big
enough to admit the thumb or finger
and forcing it into the egg as far as
possible without further rupture of the
shell. Wipe off the egg that runs out,
bind handkerchief or soft cloth over
all and let the finger remain over night.
Generally the felon is cured; if not, an
other application finishes it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
A Prince Edward Island Legend.

There is a delightful legend among
the people Of Point Prim to the effect
that when the English attacked the
French fort at that place chain ball
from one Of the attacking vessels cut
the steeple from the old church located
on the very point. In falling it toppled
over the promontory and carried the
bell which it contained into the sea.
Dwellers along the point affirm that
from time to time the sound of that
bell comes over the waters at eventide
and that its phantom tone Is ever
warning Of a fierce storm or some i'm
minent danger to those who make their
living by the spoils Of the ocean.-Don-
ahoe's Magazine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Inviting a Repetition.

One Sunday a teacher was trying to
illustrate to her small scholars the les
son, "Return good for evil" To make
it practical she said, Suppose, chill
dren, one of your schoolmates should
strike you and the next day you should
bring him an apple-that would be one
way of returning good for evil" To
her dismay, one little girl spoke up
quickly, "tThen he would strike you
again to get another applew
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so muck needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
Strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion Of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
4oscS oiTETp sI EfnyW trset cheMm n York
, BOO. and $l.oo; ali druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Where He Failed,

"Offenbach,' said a musician of wide
experience, ''once had an unusually
good valet. The man could shave, cook,
tailor, market, doctor HORSESHOE, in a
word, thousand things. Offenbach
nevertheless discharged him.
"'Why,' his friends said, did you dis
miss a servant so apt?'
"'Oh, BECAUSE said Offenbach pet
tishly, in beating my clothes outside
my door he would never keep in time :"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Enjoying the Sport.

Perkins" languidly called Fweddy.
"come and take this beastly thing off
the hook
While his man disengaged the fish
from the hook and put on a fresh bait
Fweddy yawned dismally.
That's what makes fishing such a
boah," he said. "Once in awhile you
catch one of the slippery things, don't
you know."-Stray Stories.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Better Than a Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts, is better than a
plaster for lame back and for pains
in the side or chest. Pain Balm has
no superior as linmient for the re-
lief of deep seated, muscular and rheu-
matte pains. For sale by Nick Dof-
fling & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24

AFTER bein' laid up fur two weeks wild
a sprained ankle l got out to find de
world turnin' round jest de same an to
feel hurt dat it hadn't stopped. OATS a
way de world has, however, an per-
haps it don't do no harm to find out
how mighty little we amount to.-De-
troit Free Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
A Farsighted Man.

Fogg-Munniworth was always far
sighted man, and his ventures were al
most invariably successful.
Figg-But what good is he to society
He will give money for the heather,
thousands Of miles away, but he never
can see the suffering right at home.
Fogg-I said he was farsighted
man.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Death of q. Elmer Pruitt.

The death of G. Elmer Pruitt in the
Philippine Islands. came as a terrible
shock to his mother and his friends. He
was the elder brother of Earle Pruitt, who
is better known here and had gone as a
teacher to Manila, two years ago. He was a
boy of strong character and though neces-
sity forced upon him the stern and practi-
cal realities of the world, it could not
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
A Friendly Suggestion.

I'm at loss to know what to make
of my only son." said the trust mag
nate. HE seems to have no brains for
business"
Permit me to hand you sugges-
tion," rejoined the merchant prince.
snake society leader Of him."-Phil-
adelphia Inquirer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Supreme Ability.

Friend-Your new heavy villain
seems adapted to the role
Theatrical Manager-Yes. He can
pronounce the word revenge" with
fourteen rs" and look it with thirty.
Judge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Hard to Collect.

1.-THE world owes me living" said
the young man.
81 suppose so," said tn. lid one, "but
you are not so fortunate as to be a
preferred creditor."-Judge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
AN Author Explains.

Mrs. Marigold-How do you happen
to be so much brighter than other peo-
pie, Mr.. Author?
Mr.. Author-Well-er- see, the
criticisms of my books make me smart
Kansas City Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24

&c lb. for No. hides. POWELL.
L. Parrott had business in Audu-
bou Saturday.
Geo. Fredericton was an Atlantic
visitor Monday.
sS Mrs. G. L. Bison was on the sick
list last Friday.
Sam KEYS was up from Lorah on
hbusiness Tuesday.
T.. M. Parrot attended to business
matters in Extra Monday.
Prayer meeting at Ward Smiths
kof Oakfeld Friday evening.
Mel Jensen is quite ill at his faith
Gers home near Troublesome.
III Mel Barenson marketed a fine load
sof hogs in Brayton Tuesday.
Ord Carley of Oaktield, went to
iota Friday on short visit.
The church here had one accession
to their membership recently.
Chris G. Jensen was called to
Omaha on business Wednesday.
Arthur Cannon is expected to re-
turn home to spend the holidays.
Mrs. Christensen was in Atlantic
on business between trains Monday.
The dance given last Friday even
ing was a success in every particular.
Tellas Leigan made a large ship
ment of hides from Brayton Tuesday.
Hans Frederickson visited friends
in Audubon last week for a short
time.
The Troublesome Valley creamery
buildings sold last Tuesday at fair
figures.
Nels l.. Hansen was business visi-
tor in Omaha last week and Atlantic
Monday.
County Supt. of schools, Arthur
Farquhar, visited our schools and at
Oakfeld Wednesday.
Mr.. DeHohn, of Pella, arrived here
Monday on a visit to his daughter,
Mrs. Chas. Sloan and husband.
Miss Clara Ordway is expected
home during the holidays. She is
teaching school at Stuart, Neb.
Frank Bittenbender, who has been
assisting in the Llegan meat market,
returned to Audubon Saturday.
We sew shoes if bought of us free of
charge if they rip. If Hip
HANS HANSEN.
Mrs. Chris Hansen, northwest of
Brayton, is very ill at this writing.
She is sister of Hans Miller in
Brayton.
Thoroughbred Red Duroc; sows, or
gilt, call at farm miles west and J
mile north of Brayton or write
tt 9-17-O3 SAM ScHARFF.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24

She--I hear the stork brought some
thing to your house the other day.
He proudly)-Yes, indeed.
She-Of course it's just too cute.
He-No, it isn't two cute, thank good
ness! Only one.--Philadelphia Ledger
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
That Painful Cough.

"No matter what you go to see doc
tor about he is bound to end on your
lungs"
GLOW is that?'
SWELL, he always makes you cough
up."-EXchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
A Plan Handicapped,

This paper says massage reduces
the chin"
Eyes; perhaps so," replied Henpeck-
perhaps so, but she's never let me trs
it."-Houston Post.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
a Wager Lost.

"She's a treacherous thing" asserted
the girl in blue
"How is that?' asked the girl in
gray.
'Why, we fixed it up between us that
she was to refuse him if he proposed,
and then l made bet with him that
she would
"Well?"
"Well, she didn't Chicago Post.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Evidence.

The Judge-You say your wife hit
you over the head with plate?
Rastus-Yes, sab.
The Judge-But your head doesn't
show it.
Rastus- you done oughter see dat
plate.-Life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24

He who tries to prove too much
proves nothing-French Proverb.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24

The man who said "All men are
liars had just met n fisherman, a
politician and man In love.-Augusta
Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Fools and Money.

Shea fool and his money are soon
parted.
He-True, and fool and her money
are soon wedded.-Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Oakfield and Brayton
Fisrt Baptist Church Services:

Preaching, Sunday at 10 a. m.
Sabbath School at IL M.
Junior League at $3.50 p. M.
Baptist Young Peoples Association at
700 p. NJ.
Preaching, Sunday at p. m.
CHARLES SLOAN, Pastor.
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"Why, we fixed it up between us that
The world Went On.

Well, she didn't" Chicago Post.
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vim, q: Phil Sheridan. 20; Skobelen. IS; Charles
George Gordon. 30.
That list, which might easily De greatly
heightened. is long enough TO inspire young peo-
pie to early effort in the direction their talents
point George Eliot laments that so fhany young
people are worn out the way to great ideas.
Don't quench geniusl Let 1t burn!
Up. young people! Do! Dare for Christ and
His church, General Booth says: Shake the
napkin at every corner" Get the last pound
out Set !. to augmenting itself
The temple was intended TO be in itself a
mortal Of how God loved peace and deprecated
unnecessary war. 1t stood In a city named
Peace II was built by king whose name
s,gnined the same. The king who, wished to
build IT WIS forbidden because he had been q
man OF war. though his wars were ali justinable.
Thus that lovely structure q sort OF prophecy
In stone of the millennial age OF universal peace.
when all weapons OF war shall be fashioned into
implements OF husbandry.
David gave convincing proof OF huinility In his
willingness to contribute to another's fame. He
went on accommodating and planning Cor a temple
with which the name Of another wo.ud be asso-
ciated.
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THE sUNDAY-SCHOOL LESSON.
Chronicles xviii, 1-1O-November -
19O3-David's Charge to Solomon.

,,.,a.s Substantial gain in goodness is not
moro conyincingly evidenced than in the patience
NTH which he bore the defeat OF his great puiio-
ing scheme The erection OF house Tor Zoo
was the commanding ambition OF his soul. he
desired II more than victory or territory or trib-
ute II was his polar star. Other things faoeo
in comparison.
ue had the true theocraric idea. God was
Israars real King AS such palace should
~. sracted for Him. which, in its aptitude, mag
ni6cence and costliness. should be as worthy as
possible of its Divine Occupant. He could III
brook the situation longer. He himself was
dwelling in a cedar palace, while Gods ark was
s.u in a tent He would rise and build mousse
$50 exceeding magnihcal that its fame and glory
sbould spread 10 all countries" and the kings
OF earth would vie with each other in bringing
presents TO 1t. Ana all sEouio DC ohiS io1 'no
glory of God
whsn this royal proposition was declined. David
a,a not NOPE. He did not assume injured
air His dignity not insulted. II was
crushing, overwhelming disappointment; but
David played the This ardent aggressive
shirt accustomed to bring things TO pass Of
almost insuperable difficulties. calmly, patiently
submitted. He cried. The will Of the Lord be
done!'
He lost no interest in the undertaking be-
cause anothers name was going 10 De associateo
with it. and another was to have the honor OF
its contamination He kept on planning. devils
inc schemng. He amassed almost incredi-
BILE store Of gold and silver They left of weigh
ing the brass and iron. Acres OF stone were
| quarried an1 hammered. Forests OF cedar were
| felled The preparation was abundant
David's dying address to his SON is touching
| He refers Yathetcally TO his ambition to build
| the temple himself. and TO the reason why his
xrfAf IL
| defeat The sanguinary campaigns. undertaken
for God and Israel unfit him for the erection of
| house which shall stand as the symbol and be
| the habitation OF peace. Then follows the mar
ration of the cherished promise which had helped
relieve his disappointment. His son. whose very
| name signihed peace. should not be diverted
| from this undertaking by alarm OF invasion or
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aries and 1900 native helpers and number q
millic: In the native Protestant churches and
their adherents. This may not seem many
only one in every 800 Of the crowded population:
but the influence OF Christianity IL far In ad-
vance Of the number Of outward followers-
It has become omnipresent leaven.
In a number OF regions too. the natives have
begun to turn to Christ I'm great numbers. whole
villages at time, faster than the missionaries
receive them. Such is the marvellous re-
vivai In the Methodist field at the north Of India.
where fifteen sixteen hundred are baptized
every year and where Bishop Thoburn this year.
on single trip. has received 1.7z into the
church. baptixing SCI At . single service
Such triumphs have come the hitting and
inevitable reward for q series OF lives con-
spicuous among the stories Of for heroic
self sacrince Such men AZ Carey who. out OF
his salary OF $500 q year earned By teaching
languages. lived with his family on 500 year
and gave the rest 10 missions. Such men az
Martyr. burning out for God" preaching amid
Paintings and fevers Such men a. Heber who
labored necessarily and died a torrid mission
tour TO which he was Lnpelled BY a OF
duty. Such men a Newton. among his beloved
his knowledge OF civil engineering Such men
as Butler. for whom a gallows was built during
not worthy" have given themselves 20 The az.
most for India There have been thousands OF
ath.s shS borders sas sse nacnes of hsr s 20
wonderful harvest is not long distant
OF course. there are tremendous difficulties IN
the way. There are sixty million Mohamnedans
for India is the greatest Mohammedan coun-
try in the world. and these people peculiarly
difficult TO reach. There are two hundred millions
OF Hindus. with their thousands OF foul deities.
There three hundred languages and dialects
10 master. There IL the hindrance OF the god
less lives OF 80 many foreigners from Christian
lands who go TO India merely for money
making. Worst OF all. there Is the iniQuitous
system OF caste. enormously intricate and power
ful. which holds the nation IN grip Of steel
and renders Il especially diflcuit 20 win a way
with our religion OF brotherly love.
But. in spite OF a. all. God will rot Be
denied the Christian army n marching steadily
forward. stronghoids falling 20 left and
right. and perhaps the present generation may
see all India won 70 our precious RedeemeI.
AMOS H WExxA
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TOPICS IN THE CHURCHES.
Sunday School Lesson and Christian Endeavor Work


sedition. A peaceful character would be matched
by peaceful environment. He shall be the child
OF special providential care.
Now follows Davids stately charge and COM
mission to Solomon. 1t is a warrant, INTERCEPTED
with prayer: Build the house,' 1.-THE Lord
be with theev' Prospect THE Lord give
thee wisdom and understanding" Jubilant ex-
hortation follows: BE strongv' 'Of good
couragep' Dread notv' Nor be dismayedr'
David's conclusive argument is: 'If l. in
troubous times. have been able to gather the
material, you. in peaceful times, ought to be
able to build the house." The young prince
needed prayer. advice. encouragement exhorta-
tion He needed sight Of the vast store Of
metals. precious and base. the heaps of fragrant
lumber; the piles Of chiseled marbles. and the
army OF cunning artifcers OF every trade; for the
undertaking the vastest one ever committed
to the hands OF young man. Divinely-imparted
wisdom and strength We're Indispensable to sue
cess. Well might the kingly father implore
heavens aid in behalf OF his kingly the
of such undertaking! How the prayer
was answered the sequel shows
THE TEACHERS LANTERN.
Gods workmen die. Gods work goes on. He
always has successor ready. The mantle of
the ascending prophet finds shoulders that it
fits. The gospel-trumpet. dropped by one herald
is straightway pressed to the lips OF another.
Its joyous notes are unintermitted. There is an
unbroken apostolic succession. though no one
communion has the monopoly OF it. In this in
stance the son takes up the colossal enterprise
just where the father laid II down.
David had at last learned how to rear a SON
He learned by costly failures. He was taught
In the school OF experience. where the tuition
always comes high The pitful fates OF Absa-
lom and Adonijah caused him to concentrate his
attention. his prayers. his counsels. upon Solo
mon. He had his reward.
The building OF the temple is the achievement
OF young man. Solomon was twenty-four years
old when he began IL. How much OF the worlds
best work has been done by comparative youths.
The following figures indicate the age of the
persons named at which they did that which
afterwards made them immortal: Bryant 10;
Summerfeld. %: Mozart. IS: Raphael. 81; Bru-
nelleschi. "a Ghiberti. 20; Alexander. 80: Hanni-
bal. SO: Charlemagne. So Charles XII. 10: Napo-
leon. q; Pitt. 25; Alexander Hamilton. IS: New
ton. 25: Bacon. 20: Angelo %: Luther. 20; CAL
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A Mission study of India-zech. viii,

The first Protestant missionary to India, the
Dane bartholomew Ziegenbalg. learned the Ian
guage by sitting down with the native children
in their school and humbiy initiating them as
they made their letters In the sand. lie scratched
on palm leaves his first Bible translation. A
Brahman taught him. and for the crime was I'M
prisoned in irons The only converts he was
allowed to make were slaves
From this iowly beginning. however. Protestant
missions have grown In that greas Empire OF
India tn they employ more than aSoo mission