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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

At least 60 persons were killed in
the wreck of an eastbound B. & o.
passenger train eight miles west of
Connellsville, Pa, on Wednesday.
The train was derailed by running
into some switch timbers, throwing
the engine and the six cars from the
track.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
Gifts for Everybody!
For the Husband or Son.
Military Hair Brushes

Military Hair Brushes
An Umbrella
Individual Set for his place at
the table
A good Razor
A Shaving Mirror
Sleeve Buttons (link)
Books
Silver Match Box
Watch Fob
Sterling Silver Handled Cloth
Brush
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
Whisk with gold plated handle
A Watch
A Picture
A Reading Lamp
A Travelling Bag
Initial Handkerchief
Brush and Comb Case for trav-
cling bag
An Easy Chair
A Necktie Gloves
Fancy Match Safes
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

Robert Waters, a Townsend, Del,
farmer, peppered two corn thieves
with shot one night last week,
whom he saw leaving his crib with
bags on their backs. They yelled
with pain, dropped the bags and
escaped in the darkness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
MARRIED.
Observation-Disclosures.

Miss Louie Wright and Howard
Mendenhall, both of Blue Ball,
were married at the M. E. parson
age, Elkton, on Dec. II, by Rev.
T. Il. Martindale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
For the Wife or Daughter

Photograph Frames
Mirror
Reading Lamp
Pretty China
Vases
Writing Pad
Fancy Thermometer
Pretty Waist Pattern
Suit Case
Handkerchiefs
Jardiniere
French Match Safe
Umbrella
Gloves
A years subscription to "The
Designer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

Mrs. Charles X. Lord, wife of a
former B. & o. r. r. official, and
Mrs. Parks Fisher, sister of Rear
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley,
have been appointed members Of
the Maryland Commission of the
st. Louis Exposition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
Nickle-BroWn.

Miss Florence Viola Brown and
James E. Nickle, both of Rowland
vile, were married at the M. P.
parsonage in that town on Wednes-
daY evening. Dec. 16.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
New Guinea Justice.

A comical vindication of the rights Of
property among the savages of New
Guinea was witnessed by missionary,
the Rev. James Chalmers. Service was
just beginning In the little church when
nativ. boy came in dressed with
what he considered great magniicence,
In shirt. AS the savages were accus-
toned to go nearly naked, this garment
made the boy very conspicuous.
The shirt had once belonged to some
white man, and the Importance it gave
the present wearer was tremendous.
But when his glory was at its height
bigger boy appeared, hot with rage and
carrying jacket. He fell upon the
first lad and began stripping off the
shirt The rest Of the congregation, I'M
derstanding at once that the rightfuI
owner had arrived, gave him not only
sympathy, but practical aid. They rose
to their feet, and those who We're near
by took part in the stripping process.
Presently the true owner was invested
in shirt and jacket, the congregation
cooled, and the service went on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
One of Bill Nye,s Jokes.

When Bill Nye one day happened on
the modest sign of Major Pond, the
lecturer manager, in a window of the
Everett House, in New York, he said
to friend who accompanied him:
Here's the man that incites the lee
turers. Let's go in and see if we can't
induce him to lead a better life" En-
tering, Nye removed his hat and ran
his hand over the hairless expanse Of
his head and after staring about for
moment said, "This is Major Pond,
I believe" Eyes, sir. What can I do
for you?" answered the major. 81 want
to get job on the PLATFORM" returned
Nye. "Ah, yes" said the major slowly.
Have you had experienced" "Well.
I've been before the public for couple
Of years" Yes? May l ask in what
capacity?" 1--WE been with Barnum.
Sat concealed in the bottom of a cab
met and exhibited my head as the
largest ostrich egg in captivity"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
The Average Man.

The factor which is overlooked by
those who fear the ascendency Of any
quixotic notion is the existence of the
average man. This Individual is not a
striking personality, but he holds the
balance of power. Before any eXtrava-
giant idea can establish itself it must
convert the average man. He is very
susceptible and takes a suggestion so
readily that it seems to prophesy the
complete overthrow of the existing or
der of things. But was ever a CONVEX
sion absolute? Tho best theologians
say no. A great deal of the old Adam
is always left over. When the average
man takes up with a quixotic notion,
only so much of it is practically
wrought out as he Is able to compre-
bend. The old Adam of common sense
continually asserts itself. The natural
corrective of quiNotism is Sancho Pan
zaism. The solemn knight, with his
head full of visionary plans, is follow
ed by squire who is as faithful as
his nature will permit Sancho has no
theories and makes no demands on the
world. He leaves that sort of thing to
his master. He has the fatalism which
belongs to ignorant good nature and
the tolerance which is found in easy
going persons who have neither ideals
nor nerves. He has no Illusions though
he has all the credulity Of ignorance
S. M. Crothers in Atlantic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
A nost Liberal Offer.

All our farmer readers should take ad-
vantage of the unprecedented clubbing
ofier we this year make, which includes
with this paper The Iowa Homestead, its
Special Farmers Institute Editions and
The Poultry Farmer. These three pub.
LEGATIONS are the best of their class and
should be in every farm home. To them
we add, for local, county and general
news, our own paper, and make the price
OF the four one year only $1.45. Never be-
tore was so much superior reading matter
The three papers named, which we club
With our own. are well known throughout
the West, and commend themselves to
the readers favorable attention upon mere
mention. The Iowa Homestead is the
great agricultural and live stock paper of
the West; The Poultry Farmer is the most
practical poultry. paper for the farmer,
while The Special Farmers Institute
Editions are the most practical publica-
tlons for the promotion of good farming
ever published. Take advantage of this
great offer, as it will hold good for a short
time only. Samples of these papers may
be examined by calling at this office.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Stepped Against a Hot Stove.

A child of Mrs. Geo. T. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday
night bath, stepped back against a
hot stove which burned him severely.
The child was in great agony and his
mother could do nothing to pacify
him. Remembering that she had q
bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
in the house, she thought she would
try it. In less than half an hour after
applying it the child was quiet and
asleep, and in less than two weeks
was we'll. Mrs. Benson is a we'll
known resident of Kellar, Va. Pain
Balm is an antiseptic liniment and
especially valuable for burns. cuts,
bruises and sprains. For sale by
Nick Doffing & Co., Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Cured of Piles After 40 Years.

Mr.. c. Haney, of Geneva, O., had
the piles for 40 years. Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting good.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured
him permanently. Invaluable for
cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, lacera-
tons, eczema, letter, salt rheum and
all other skin diseases. Look for the
name Dewitt on the package-all
others are cheap, worthless counter
feits. Sold by Nick Doffing & Co..
Extra; G. L. Bison, Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
The Doyhood Friend.

Before he was elected to be the chief
executive of the Old Dominion Gov
ernor Montague of Virginia met an
old classmate on the train. They had
not met for years. Mr.. Montague was
candidate for governor and the other
a plain country lawyer with a small
income.
what can do for you when I'm
GOVERNOR" said the candidate as he
put his arm around his friend. "What
can do for you, old boy?"
"Just what you have done now,'
quietly replied the lawyer.
"Why, what's that?" said the other.
Simply put your arm around me
and call me old boy That's all ]
want" was the reply of the true friend
of boyhood days.-Philadelphia Ledger
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
THINKS THE soUTHwEsTIs BEST
FOR noMEsEEKERs.
No Cold Winters to Contend With.
LAND VALUES ON THE INCREASE.

For those looking for homes, and who
have small capital, there.is no opening so
good as the southwest. Farm lands in
price that in order to realize anything on
the investment, owners must charge a
rental so high that it takes all and often
! the rent, The money required to pay the
rent on these.farms in two years will pay
for farm in this country.
New Mexico, Western Kansas, Arkansas
and texas, you can raise more grain, hay
Vegetables, fruit; etc, than in any other
year round to raise crop. The seasons
are so long that one hardly knows where
one season ends and the other begins.
You have no long cold winter to contend
with. All the great staple cereals grow
abundantly; seni-tropical fruits of all
kinds, and as to vegetables, they grow the
Indian Territory are particularly attrac
tive. One driving over this country for
the first time cannot help but be struck by
its beauty and it's many advantages to
the farmer or stock grower. The lay of
the country is gently undulating, with a
beautiful stream of clear water every six
streams are bordered with timber while
in many places the very best of building
stone abounds.
What more could be desired: 1t would
seem that Nature reserved this veritable
garden as the last to be made a state as
II leaving 1T as crown of glory to be worn
good things showered upon the most God
favored people that ever lived.
In Indian Territory are more good acres
OF good farming lands, more good timber,
more coal,and better opportunities for the
poor man, for the man with small capital,
to induce him to come here, than in any
| other part of this continent. To the capt.
alist, the manufacturer, there are oppor-
tunities unsurpassed. Here at Adding ton
where the writer lives, we have in mex
haustible quantities the finest of shade
for the manufacture of pressed brick, til
ing, ETC., that can be found in any country
Our town lies on gently s1oping ground,
giving tine drainage. We have an abun-
dance OF the purest water. and as to health,
there is no healthier place on earth.
P. II. STEELE.
Further information about Oklahoma
and Indian Territory, is given in Rock
Island States Southwest" Ga page book
let recently issued by the Passenger De-
partment of the Rock Island system. For
copy. write John Sebastian. Passenger
Traffic Manager, Chicago, Ill.
The Rock Island System also issues a
monthly paper called the Western Trail
and devoted to the territory traversed by
Rock Island lines. Each issue contains
letters from men and women who have
bettered their condition in life by remov-
ing to the Southwest. The Western Trail
will be mailed you for one year for % cents
in stamps or silver.
Homeseekers' Excursions twice a mont
via Rock Island System to points in the
Southwest Full information at all Rock
Island ticket offices.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Saved hx a Ring

Lady Catherine Wyndham. daughter
of the Duke of Somerset, wife of Mr..
William Wyndham and mother of the
first Earl of Egremont died, as was
supposed, at Orchard Wyndhams, the
family seat in Somersetshire, and was
buried in vault beneath the Church
Of st. Decuman's. near Watchet. The
sexton went down into the vault at
night, opened the coffin and endeav-
ored to force ring off her finger.
Lady Catherine awoke from her trance,
got up and lighted herself home with
lantern which the sexton had left
behind in the vault when he fed in
terror. a few months afterward she
presented her husband with twins. one
Of whom became Sir Charles Wynd-
ham and Earl of Egremont.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
A queer Tug of War.

In Burma the inhabitants have a
novel form of the sport that elsewhere
is commonly called tug of war. In the
Burmese game there is a rain party
and drought party, which pull one
against the other, the victory Of either
party being considered to have imme-
diate results as regards the weather.
The drought party, however, obtains
few victories, for the kind of weather
it represents is commonly not so much
desired as rain. In the face, therefore,
of a strong public opinion the rain
party is nearly always allowed to win,
the palpable "roping" in the popular
notion being generally followed by a
fertilizing downpour.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
A Justihable Evasion.

One time when Sir Walter Scott was
asked if he wrote the Waverley novels.
the authorship Of which was great
secret. he said, mo, am not the au-
thor, and if I We're l should say the
same" Mr.. Gladstone thought this a
tustiiable evasion.
Sydney Smith once said Of some of
his anonymous efforts. 81 have always
denied it: but. finding that deny it in
vain, l have thought it might be as well
to include the letters in this collection. -
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Not a Sick Dax Since

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
Just the contrary in the case Of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They cut Oft
maladies no matter how severe and
irrespective of old age. Dyspepsia
Jaundice, Fever, Constipation all
weld to this perfect pill. 25c, at Nick
Doffing 4 Co. s Drug Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Call at the Bank for vour directory

CHARLES SLOAN, Pastor.
Call at the Bank for your directory.
Miss Nellie Stoneking has slight
attack Of tonsilitis.
Miss Grace Stoneking has been hav-
ing touch of the grip.
Hans Hansen made business trip
to Des Moines Monday.
T. j. McGovern was a business CALL
er in Atlantic Thursday.
Frank Heath had business calling
him to Atlantic Monday.
Frank Devine, OF Atlantic, called
on friends here Saturday.
Charley Morris, of Audubon, was
here on business Saturday.
The Misses limo Bison and Mildred
Bartlett were Extra callers Friday.
Marshall Smith, the hog buyer of
Extra, was here on business Monday.
Geo. Frederiksen transacted bust
ness in Des Moines the first OF the
week.
Jenkins & McGovern shipped three
cars of hogs to South Omaha the past
week.
Dick Powers, having finished his
job OF lathing at Elkhorn is once more
at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Jones have the
care of a very sick girl with catarrhal
trouble.
Fred II. Franklin and W. B. DAY.
is, of Lewis, were here on business
last Thursday.
Peter Miller, of Atlantic, was here
Tuesday on business, returning home
7 in the evening.
Miss Edith Liegan was visiting her
friend, Grace Stoneking, north of
Oakfield Sunday.
j. C.. Hardman purchased fine
pedigreed male hog of Marion Jen-
kins last Tuesday.
Geo. Horton purchased a good set
of farm harness Monday at the Fred
eriksen harness shop.
Clint Carley who was with the
Hamlin theshing crew returned Sat-
urday from South Dakota.
N. L. Hansen informed us of his
ISintention of shipping car of hogs to
Omaha Tuesday evening.
Oliver Smith left Tuesday on his
"trip to the western coast where he
sexpects to pass the winter.
LATE Simpson and wife and w. B.
Z Swaney and wife attended the dance
S.at the hall Thursday night.
I Chris o. Jensen of Elkt n had a
b car of hogs shipped to Omaha Tues
day evening from this station.
There is to be Box Social held at
the Bendixen hall Thursday evening,
( the proceeds to go to the church.
Reyes Hallock returned to Atlantic
Tuesday after helping with the work
on his fathers farm near Oakfield.
We sew shoes if bought of us free of
charge if they rip. If Hip
HANS HANSEN.
T. j. Essington had Preston Harter
!. at work Monday with saw and chisel
dehorning over fifty head of cattle.
Young Heifer Quarters, to cents
all other meats to correspond.
11-12-3w l.. M. PARROT.
Ed Delahoyde, cashier of the Ex-
change Bank in Extra, was visiting
/ the Bank of Brayton on business Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Howell of Avoca
came down from Audubon Tuesday
to visit friends here for short time
prior to their return home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
IL Family Name.

The teacher of country school asked
his pupils enc day if any of them could
tell him who Joan of Arc was.
The question was followed by pro-
ed at the teacher, and some turned and
stared at one another, as if seeking the
information in the faces around them
Finally boy burst out with:
"Oh, yes. | know. She was Noah's
e."-Lippincott's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19

uuuon county.
Charles W. Hockenberry, !
Plaintiff
GIN. Dodge, Annie Dodge,
John T. Baldwin, Jane
BENZ; R. Pegram, Mercy
s S. aeSMIa F.spo Ssls Gpnia e.
l. Sp {2 Robert NJ. Bar December Term
clay, Wenona Barclay the 1903.
heirs at law ofthe afore.
mentioned defendants,
and the unknown claim
ants of the northeast
quarter of Section /, in
Township IS, north of
Range IS, west of the 5th
Z. NJ, in Audubon county,
Iowa, Defendants.
To the foregoing named defendants:
You and each of you are hereby notified that
mere is now on file in the office of the Clerk of
the District Court, of Audubon county Iowa,
the petition of plaintiff herein claiming that he
simple OF the northeast quarter of the south
east quarter of Section Seven az in Township
Seventy sy eight C7sl north of Range Thirty five
Iowa, and that defendants named herein make
some claim to said property adverse to the title
OF pia h therein; that whatever said claim
from defendants 6. M n. Dodge ss ue Annie
Dodge. John 7. Baldwin and Jane Baldwin
and alleging that whatever interest they may
have therein is junior and inferior to the title
OF plaintiff in and to said property; that the
PLACES OF residence of all of the defendants as
well as the names and places of residence of the
unknown heirs and claimants of said real estate
Is 9nknown to this plaintiff although he has
made m diiigent search therefor that on or about
the I'D day of January, 1857, defendants G. Nj.
Dodge, Annie Dodge, John T. Baldwin and
Jane Jane Bald y 4 executed and delivered to de-
veylng an undivided one.third interest in and
the southeast quarter of Section Seven hereto.
fore mentioned but that the intention of said
parties was to in fact transfer the southwest
quarter and the north half of the southeast
quarter OF said section seven; that on account
OF SAID mistaken description said deed did not
properly represent the intention of the parties
making it; and asking to have said deed so
corrected as to conform to the intention of the
parties making same and to transfer the land
last described; also alleging that plaintiff and
his grantors have been in actual, Open visible,
notorious, continuous adverse possession of
said property last described under claim and
color OF title for more than twenty years, and
asking that his title to said real estate be for.
ever Quoted as against the rights and claims OF
defendants therein; and that unless you appear
and defend thereto on or before noon of the
second day of the next term of said court to be
begun and held at Audubon in Audubon county
Iowa, on the Sth day of December, 1903, default
Will be entered against you and Judgment
rendered thereon as prayed
Dated October, GOTH 1903
w. R. COPELAND,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
and the petition therein mentioned, said notice
is hereby approved and it is hereby ordered
that same be published in the Audubon County
journal, newspaper published at Extra,
lowd, for six consecutive weeks
Dated October 10th, 1903.
w. R. GREEN. Judge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
What Else We're they For,

Stranger-I notice that this part of
the country seems fairly teeming with
horses.
Anne Arundelite-Yessr And when
it comes to teamin' they amt nothin'
much better t. team with than horses.
Baltimore American.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
The Lay of the Bird.

"Oh, Mr.. Jones. which of, the song
birds are you most fond Off"
81 prefer the hen, Miss Dorothy"
"But the hen isn't singing bird"
"Well. it's the only bird whose lay
I care for"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
A Runaway Bicycle,

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of ]. B. Orner, Franklin Grove,
Ill. 1t developed stubborn ulcer un.
yielding to doctors and remedies for
four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured. It's just as good for
Burns, Scalds, Skin Eruptions ane
Piles. 25c, at Doffing & Co.'s Dru !
Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
For Bad Cold.

Ify you have a bad cold you need a
good reliable medicine like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to loosen and
relieve it, and to allay the irritation
and inflammation of the throat and
lungs. For sale by Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Cutting.

Young Wife-How fortunate l am
in possessing husband who always
stays at home in the evening!
Bosom Friend-Yes; your husband
never was much addicted to pleasure.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Notice to Hunters.

All persons are forbidden to hunt,
shoot or trespass on my leased lands
hereafter. Hop S. B. CLARK.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
His Financial Interest.

II understand Jigson has financial
interest in the concern he is with"
"Yes, they owe him six months sala-
ry."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Fisrt Baptist Church Services:

Preaching, Sunday at 10 a. M.
Sabbath School at M,
JUNIOR League at $3.50 p. m.
baP 2.m Young Peoples Association a
Preaching, Sunday at 8 pm.
CHARLES SLOAN, Pastor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-19
Original Notice.
CharIes w. Hockenberry,
Plaintiff

In the District Court of Iowa. in and for Au.
duhon County.
Charles w. Hockenberry \
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-22

ing to the average family consumption
they ranged from 109 in 1880 to ITO ir 1892.
From 1894 to 1899 they ranged from Sc to
90. Compared with 1896. the year Of lowest
prices. the cost in 1902 showed an increase
OF 16 per cent. The average cost of food
per family in 1890 was $3.50. in 1896 it was
S2S6.76. and in 1902 1t was s344.61. These
figures relate to food alone. They repre-
sent 43 per cent. of the total family expendi-
lures. leaving 81 per cent. to be covered by
clothing. taxes, insurance, books, charity.
amusements and all other expenses.
These figures are interesting but they are
not conclusive, because they are based on
the assumption that families of limited and
fixed incomes purchase the same articles
and in the same quantities in years of high
prices as in those of low prices, whereas
they economic both by purchasing cheaper
kinds of food and by purchasing less of
some articles. The figures are also incom-
plete in that they do not show that wages
have increased materially since 1890, as we'll
as prices. Nevertheless they do show that
1T costs more to live now than 1T did in 1890,
though the difference, s2eH per annum in
the food of n family of five persons, is not
great