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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
What Real Leader Can Do.

Two respectable women of Council
Bluffs, Iowa, were brutality assaulted
on Christmas night. Two. negroes
were arrested, were identified on Mon
day by the victims, and were put in
jail to await the action of the grand
jury next week. There was no delay
of justice and no prospect OF the
escape of the accused from legal pun
ishment.
Nevertheless, owing to the intense
Indignation that the crime naturally
aroused, late Monday night mob
gathered about the Jail. The city
police we're unable to dispense the
mob, which had begun to break into
the jail. The troops had been sum-
moned, and there was every prospect
of either an unlawful execution or a
bloody conflict
Then Walter /. Smith, for eight
years Circuit Judge and now the Con-
gresham of the district, mounted the
courthouse steps, faced the mob, and
showed what real leader of men can
do.
First he induced the husband of one
of the victims to go home and let the
law take its course. Then he pleaded
with the mob to follow theexample set
by man most vitality interested in
the proper punishment OF the crime,
and urged that nothing be done to
bring disgrace upon the city and state.
Congressman Smith is known as u
worker rather than talker in public
life, but judged by results, few men
have talked more effectively than he
did in that wintry midnight hour. 1t
was one man against an angry thous-
and, and one man prevailed.
Council Bluffs, the state of Iowa,
and all right thinking men throughout
the nation owe debt of gratitude to
the Hon. Walter i. Smith. Against
great odds, and in the face of the nat
ural impulse to summary vengeance
which such crime inspires in every
decent man, he upheld successfully
those orderly processes of the law
which are the corner stones OF civiliz-
alton. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Telephone Change.

We understand that Prof. Hooker
has traded his. entire holding of stock
III the Audubon County Telephone Co.
to B. F. Simpson, of oakfeld, the
consideration being some of the farm
land owned by Mr., Simpson in the
vicinity of his home. We are not ad-
vised as to the money value of the
transfer but presume it runs into the
thousands qnite ways. Should this
deal bring the elder Mr.. Simpson to
Audubon to live it would be cause for
congratulation. Prof. Hooker has
been a pioneer in the telephone BUSH
ness here and has done much to make
success of the enterprise which he is
retiring from.
The changes in the officers of the
company this transfer will make have
not yet been decidedNupon, but the ac-
tive management will remain in the
hands of w. B. Swaney and l.. f..
Simpson. stflF E5- A
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Governors Proclamation.

WHEREAS, 1t has been known to me,
by affidavit, that Richard Robson, on
the 18th day of November, 1903, came
to his death, in Audubon township,
Audubon County, Iowa; that the cor
oner's jury, after an inquest held,
found that the said Richard Robson's
death was caused by blow upon the
head, felonously delivered by some
person unknown to the said jury; and
that the person guilty of the murder
OF the said Richard Robson is to the
authorities unknown and has not been
Appended and brought to justice.
Now THEREFORE,, | Albert b. Cum.
minis, Governor of the State of Iowa,
by virtue OF authority in me vested by
law, do hereby offer a Reward OF
Three Hundred Dollars for the appre-
hension of the person who committed
the said murder and his devivery to
the proper authorities, to be dealt
with according to law; the said re-
ward to be paid only upon the convicI
ton OF the party so unprecedented
and provided further that the said re-
ward shall not be paid for the convic-
ton of any person under arrest at the
time this proclamation is issued.
In testimony whereof / have hereun-
to set my hand and caused to be affix-
ed the Great Seal of the State. Done
this 10Th day OF December, 1908.
lsEALl ALBERT B. CUsnINs.
BY the Governor.
W. B. MARTIN.
Secretary of State.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
To Audubon County Citizens.

During the campaign closed but a
few weeks ago, believe l said moth
ing in these columns concerning my
estimate of legislative Office. That
is my excuse for this note to you. |
think that one chosen to a legislative
position should be in truth and in fact
a representative of those who elected
him. think he should try faithfully
to ascertain their views on subjects
likely to come up and that he ought,
to the best of his knowledge and abil-
ity, reflect and carry out the senti-
ments of his constituency. He is not
true representative if he does
not do this. ! shall be glad to have
any of you call on me or address me
by letter concerning any subject in
which you are interested that is likely
to come up in the general assembly
this winter. will be at Audubon I'M
til Jan. 6, after which time might be
addressed at The Elliott, Des Moines.
Thanking you for the confidence you
have signified you have in me ] am,
Yours Truly,
ID. C., MORT.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. II is certain to be
needed before the winter Is over, and
results are much more prompt and
satisfactory when it is kept at hand
and given as soon as the cold is con-
tracted and before it has become
settled in the system. In almost every
instance severe cold may be warded
off by taking this remedy freely as
soon as the first indication of cold
appears. There Is no danger in Civ
ing it to children as 1t contains no
harmful substance. 1t is pleasant to
take-both adults and children like
it. Buy it and you will get the best.
1t always cures. For sale by A. H.
Roberts,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Resolutions.

Whereas it has pleased God Al
mighty to call away our beloved
friend and brother knight, Matthias
Mathisen, be it therefore;
Resolved: That we the members
of Hamlet Lodge No. 347, Knights of
Pythias, Kimballton, Iowa, sincerely
mourn the sad loss of true friend
and brother and noble knight and
we extend our heartfelt sympathy to
his father and brothers in their sad
bereavement. Also resolved that our
charter be draped in mourning for the
time of three months. That these res
olutions be spread on the minutes and
printed in the Audubon Republican of
Audubon and in the Audubon County
Journal of Extra, and copy be
mailed to his father and near rela-
tions. Kimballton, Ia, Dec. 26, Oh.
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN, g. Q.
LARS O. CHRI IN. x ~ + :.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Wedding in Melville Township.

AT the home OF the brides parents
one half mile east of Bethel church,
in the presence OF a housefull of inn
mediate relatives, occurred the mar
riage of Miss Lille Nj. Weston to Mr..
Joseph Oscar Finch. Of -Gseellay town
ship. "fFomptly at high noon to the
music of wedding march played by
the brides sister on the piano the
happy young couple led by the Off
ciating minister marched across the
parlor to the opposite side of the
room, and with short and impressive
ceremony these two young hearts were
made one. After congratulations the
company sat down to a wedding din
ner which was calculated to satisfy
the appetites of the most fastidious.
The bride and groom received a num-
Der of useful and valuable presents as
tokens of esteem and good wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Finch will spend
about month in Greeley township
and will then move to farm one mile
south and one mile west of Bethel
church where they will be at home
and will farm the coming year. The
good wishes of their many friends go
with them. May their voyage through
life be prosperous and happy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

We understand that the late c. F.
Drake, mentioned in the clipping be-
low was an uncle of our townsman
A. F. Drake Fort Scott, Kan. Dec.
2S.-The distribution of the largest
estate ever left by testator In this
county hinges upon four words writ
ten by the testator shortly before his
death, on the back of the will. They
are: This will is annulled."
The will is that of the late G. f..
Drake banker of this city, who left
about one half million dollars. 1t
was written in 1895, while his wife was
alive. He left half OF. the estate to
her during her life time and divided
the other half between his nephew, C.
F. Martin, cashier of the bank OF Fort
Scott, and his sister, Mrs. Bahuey,
of st. Paul, Kan. A brother, OF Garth
age, Mo-, and the defendants OF other
brothers and sisters are not named.
1t is understood that some of the heirs
will contest the will. Walter l.. Sim
ons, Judge of the district court here,
a distant relative of Mr.. Drake, is one
of the executors. If the will does not
stand those who are named as the
sole beneficiaries will receive only a
small portion of the estate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
How To Prexent croup.

II will be good news TO the 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 a
peculiar rough cough. Give Cham
berlain's Congh Remedy freely as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the rough cough appears,
and it will dispei all symptoms OF
Group. In this way all danger and
anxiety may be avoided. This rem
edy is used by many thousands of
mothers and has never been known TO
fail. IL is, in fact, the only remedy
that can always be depended upon
and that is pleasant and safe TO take.
For sale bysA. Fl. Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Landl Landl l.andl

/ have quite few choice farms in
Guthrie County ranging from $50 to
$40 per acre. They vary in size from
a garden patch up to 300 acres. |
sell on straight commission and deal
fair. Call on me or write me at Wich-
ita. ID. l.. CAHAIL IL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Gard of thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfull
thanks to all for the kindness bestow-
ed upon us during the sickness and
death of our our son and brother.
Thanks to the members of the X. of p.
from Audubon and Kimballton for
their presence and kind word spoken
at the house. MATHIS MATHISEN,
JoRGEN MATHIsEN, PETER MATHISEN
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

w. r. Copeland was in town on
business Monday. He is spending
the holidays at Extra with his family
and expects to return to Washington
about January 4. Mr.. Copeland is
now, as our readers will remember,
private secretary to Congressman
Walter l. Smith. His friends here
are glad to know that he is succeeding
at his work and that he is pleased
with his position.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Leonard B. Graves and Miss Harr-
let L. Wheeler were married at the
home of Miss Wheeler's grand parents
in Council Bluffs last Wednesday by
Rev. Hostetler, OF the Presbyterian
church in that city. The groom is
we'll known in Audubon county as a
worthy young man and has no doubt
welded charmingyoung lady. We
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mrs. John MacVicar and children,
Mary; Marjori and John Jr. and Mrs.
Archie MacVicar, and son Archibald,
of Des Moines, who have been guests
al tine home ST J. A. Nash expect to
leave tomorrow for pes Moines. The
ladies are sisters of Mr.. Nash.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

A two year old red Polled heifer.
Game to, my place on sec. II. Melville
township, about three weeks ago..
Owner please claim her
c. w. Leonard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

The officers OF the M. w. A. Lodge,
Audubon, Ia, for the ensuing year
will be publicly installed next Tues
day evening, January 5, 1904, and
you are urged to be present and bring
your family and we'll filled lunch bas-
ket, as we expect to furnish neighbors
and visitors supper, and depend on
each neighbor to bring a basket OF
lunch
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Half Rates to Portland, Oregon
And Return,

Via the North Western Line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold Jan. 9 to 8
with very favorable return limits, on
account OF convention of National
Live Stock Association. Apply to
agents Chicago & North Western R'y.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

The stock holders of the Ross
Creamery Co., will hold their annual
meeting at Ross Tuesday Jan. 5.
II. w. STEARNS, Sec.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

G. F. Ray who has spent 10 years
in Oklahoma, will conduct an excur-
sion to Oklahoma leaving Audubon
Jan. 8, 1904. Those expecting to buy
homes will do well to see him. At
"Hotel Savoy lw*
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
For Sale.

Plymouth Rock cockrells bred from
high scoring birds. Also few hens
and pullets OF same breeding. Write
or enquire of E. N. Taggart at the
nursery, Audubon, Iowa. II,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Sorrel Horse Lost.

Chas. Stemm has lost a horse.
Strayed in the neighborhood of Luc-
cocks grove. Send information to
this Office or direct to him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Geo. Hunter and wife, of Iowa City,
departed for their home Monday after
visit at the W.. L. Humphrey home.
They will visit at Stuart and other
places ON their return home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mrs. G.. w. Laflar and son Arthur,
OF Manning, were Audubon visitors
between trains Saturday. They we're
enroute to Griswold.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
AWFUL CALAMITY AT CHICAGO.
Fire In Opera House Brings Death
to Over 600 People Mostly
Women and Children.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30-Women and
little children fought in vain for life
at a fire in the Iroquois theater, the
newest, largest and safest theater in
Chicago, this afternoon. At 8 o'clock
Coroner Traeger reported by actual
count 637 dead, and the CHASTITY work
of the firemen was not even then end
ed. 1t is estimated that 300 people
were killed in ten minutes.
The theater was crowded by a mat
inee audience, mostly of women and
children. In the midst of the perfor-
nance, while the stage was alight
with beauty and color, the first alarm
of fire was given, and the next instant
a great wave of flame shot out over
the theater. The resulting scenes
were indescribable. Hundreds were
trampled to death in the mad rush for
escape from that blazing furnace.
Many bodies were scorched and black
ened by the flames after the life had
already been trampled out. Several
people were burned to death, others
were suffocated by gas thrown into
the auditorium by the explosion of a
gas tank, but by far the larger major
ity persisted in the wild stampede for
safety.
Their clothing is torn to rags or
burned to cinders and their faces
have been trampled into an unrecog-
nizable pulp by the heels of the crowd
that trampled them down as they fled
for safety.
The accounts of the origin of the
fire are conflicting and none of them
are certain, but the best reason given
is that an electric wire near the lower
part of a piece of drop scenery broke
and caused short circuit setting fire
to the scenery. She fire spread rap
idly to the front of the stage, causing
the chorus, which was on the stage, to
flee to the wings, screaming. The fire
in itself up to this time was not SER
ious and possibly could have been
checked had not the asbestos curtains
failed to work
The fire, given a flue through which
a strong draft was formed aided by
the doors which had been thrown open
in the front of the theater, the flames
shot roaring, tongue shaped, through
the opening over the heads of the
people on the first floor, almost lick
balcony, and smothered many where
VhOy odt.
Immediately followed by the rush of
flames, came an explosion, which lift
ed the entire roof of the theater from
the wall, shattering the great sky light
into fragments. A hail of glass, the
tottering galleries, the quaking of the
building and the cry OF sire" from
several persons in the rear, started
the panic. The entire audience rose
as one person and made for the doors.
This is the theater in which Ross
Kennels waslplaying with theol chestra.
His relatives here have not heard from
him direct, but Bert McLeran, who
was in Chicago and at the opera house
at the time of the fire, returned
home this morning, gives the inform
alton that he saw Ross after the fire.
A classmate of Harry Watts at the
Chicago University lost his life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Notice.

Any teams found tied on the streets
OF Audubon after ten o'clock in the
evening will be taken care OF at the
expense of the owner.
52w2 B. L. DARNoLD.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Miss Cora Smith, of Dedham visit
ed yesterday at, the home of her friend
Miss Drusa Davis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mis-. Jens &c. Christensen left this
morning for Blair, Nebraska, where
she will visit relatives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Will make you good pants for
from "a. so up or full suit from Sl5.0 90
up. have some bargains in Christ
mas suits.
II VIM. MEHLE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

We have a few childrens overcoats
left that we will close out af one dol
lar each. LIDD Bros.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

The A. o. u. w. masquerade ball
tonight will be held in the Citizens
Bank building instead of the Yeoman
hall as announced last week.
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Wanted.

Horses and mules. l will be at the
park livery barn at Audubon on
Thursday Jan. I, to buy horses and
mules. Bring in your stock.
Chas. NJ. Rand, Kansas City, Mo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Miss Mona Mcmahon, of Carroll,
visited a few days here this week at
the home of her uncle, Pat Mcmahon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Jg Brunnier and
daughter Tillie, OF Manning, spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Swaney. 4S
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Our -four is guaranteed. Try it.
Corn, oats, hay and mill feed always
on hand. Phone l4l.
II PAT MCCALL.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mrs. VIM Passmore and daughter,
of Guthrie Center, are spending few
days at the w. l.. Humphrey home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

} Geo. Oelke who is working at Min
den, spent Christmas here and return
ed to his home Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mrs. r. F Childs returned Monday
from Council Bluffs where she spent
few days with the Doctors parents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Arthur Harmon Returned Friday
from Ida Grove where he has been
working for some time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mrs. Tharnish, of Atlantic, returned
to her home Monday after a visit
with her sister here, Mrs. Tharnish.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Found.

A little girls mutf. Loser call at
REPUBLICAN Office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mrs. w. Burnside returned Monday
from Grinnell where she has been WIS.,
iting her daughter, Mrs. Wadsworth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

There was large attendance at the
Presbyterian church last Sunday
morning to hear the resignation of
the pastor Rev. J. f. Hinkhouse. The
following. action was taken by unan-
imous vote:
Be it resolved by the members of
said church assembled this 9th day
of December 1908,
FIRST: That it is with great sor-
row that we have heard the request of
our pastor for the dissolution of the
PASTORAL relations which have been
SO satisfactory during the past six
years or more. i1
SECOND: That we wish to express
to the Presbytery of Council Bluffs
that we are in all respects perfectly
satisfied with the relations as they
now exist, and that we have no de-
sire that they be disturbed by Presby-
terry.
THIRD: However II Mr.. Hinkhouse
still feels that it is his duty to accept
the call to the Second Presbyterian
Church of Sioux City, when Presby-
terry shall meet to consider this matter,
we wish Presbytery to understand
that we regretfully yield to the wishes
OF Mr.. Hinkhouse in the matter, and
can only hope that 1t will result in his
good and to the good of the church.
The following committee was APP
pointed to represent the congregation
at the the meeting OF Presbytery of
Council Bluffs which meets in this
city on Monday evening Jan. 4, at
1870 p. M: Wilson Burnside, j. w.
B. Cole, Dr. Jackson, ]. w. McKar-
ahan and W. Fl. Cowles. Mr.. Hink-
house says that as aloyal presbyterian
he must abide the decision of Presby-
tapv
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Miss Lucille Brooks entertained a
company Of young folks in honor of
her cousin Miss Maude Young. The
evening was quickly spent in finch
and other. pastimes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

John Sherman and wife returned
Saturday from a months visit in Cal :
ifornia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

There will be an. assessors meeting
at the Auditors Office Jan. I, on
Thursday Of next week. All the asses
sors of the county are requested to be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
To Let.
stockhoIderls Meeting.

Rooms by D. Lynch across from
Park Hotel. 52w2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Elmer McKarahan arrived Satur-
day to spend few days with his par
ents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Holfngsworth, of Ne
braska, arrived Monday for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Mushrush,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Land for Sale.

Farm of 160 acres three miles from
city limits, gently rolling but lays
well, fair improvements. Can buy
for what you would pay for raw land.
Small payment down, easy terms on
balance. Also 20 acres adjoining
town on north, under cultivation
lays we'll. Just the thing for retired
farmer. VIM. CLoUGHLY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
House and Lots For Sale,

Five acres improved. Enquire at the
house or OF me at school house.
Il. b. EDDY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

OGrant Fisher and wife left Monday
for Marion where they will visit with
his wife's sister.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Registered Duroc Jersey Hogs.

have a number of boars and gelts
for sale. JOHN NORRIS,
42w l3A Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Chester White Swine.

l will pay the highest market price
In cash or trade. II l. w. BAKER.
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Poultry Wanted.

buy Hides, Furs, Wool and F u
ers. Roy Riggs. Audubon, la.-q9Be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

Mrs. Coniers, of Valley Junction, is
visiting at the ]. d. Manahan home
south of town,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

]. M. Hart is receiving visit from
his sister, of Nicola.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Found

Chester White boars, sows and gelts
for sale. G.. G. MCDONALD, Ross, la.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31
Jersey Hogs.

A few choice Duroc Jersey Bears
for sale. 1925 JOHN G. DAVIS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-31

A. Fl. Edwards returned Tuesday
from visit in the eastern part of the
state.