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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19
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CHARLES CLARK MUM
!: coey-ish1 1900 by Lee a. sHEPARD $:

III you refer to your scheme to
blackmail John Nason," replied Albert
resolutely and not mincing words, 81
am too ashamed to think ever lis
tened to your proposals to even speak
Of it."
1t was hard blow and made FRYE
Vince, for it was the first time he had
ever been openly called villain, but
he made no protest. Instead, he 81
lently wrote check for Alberts due
and handed it to him.
II am much obliged, Mr.. Frye. Good
morning, SIR said Albert in chilly
tone, and putting on his hat he left
the Office
In week Albert had his office fitted
up, and then he presented himself to
John Mason, and after that he not only
had all the responsibility thrust upon
him that he was able to assume, but
he no longer felt himself in the posi-
ton of mental. To one of his proud
spirit it meant self respect, life and
sunshine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19

my brother has told me so much
about you l feel almost acquainted"
And then, turning to that brother, she
added, Il have the horse hitched out
side. Bert, SO we will so right home"
She led the way, and when they had
slowed their belongings in the sleigh
she said, You can hold me in your
lap, Bert, and I'll drive. I'm used to
1t now" She chirruped to the rather
docile horse, and as the bells began
to jingle she added, What have you
got in that box, Bertie?'
ASK me no questions, and I'll tell
you no fibs, Miss Curious" he an
swered. wait until tomorrow, and
then I'll show you"
When they drove into the yard he
said: Take Frank right in, sis, and
I'll unharness"
1t was quite dark now, but Frank
noticed as he gathered up the bags
and bundles and followed his hostess
that the rather stately house was
aglow with light.
Leave your hat and coat here in
the hall, Mr.. Nason," she said cordial
~, "and go right into the parlor and
get warm. You will kindly excuse
me now. Pm first and second girl,
housemaid and cook, and l must go
and help Aunt Susan to get supper
ready. You two gentlemen are hun
CRY, Pm sure"
1t was not formal reception, but
1t was Il cordial one, which was bet
ter, and when Frank entered the par
| lor he was surprised at the cheerful
sight, for the room was festooned all
around with ropes of evergreen. The
long mantel over the fireplace, bright
with flames, was banked with a mass
of green, and against each white lace
curtain hung Il wreath. In one corner
stood an upright piano, in sharp con
trast with the rather antique hair
cloth chairs and sofa. He had just
drawn Il chair to the fire when Albert
came in and gave low whistle at the
sight of the decorations. That's one
of the perouisites of country school
ma am" he observed, land I'll bet the
boys that gathered all this green fol-
| Alice enjoyed getting it. / used tc
when was boy. Well, old fellow
he added, addressing Frank, there we
are, and you must make yourself al
| home"
Then Alice came in and announced
supper and after Aunt Susan had beer
Introduced they all sat down. i wa:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19


quiet village. SIT is small place, and
all the people do in the winter is to
chop wood, shovel snow, eat and go
to meeting. We shall go sleighing, and
shall take you to church to be stared
at, and for the rest Alice and Aunt
Susan will give us plenty to eat"
1t was nearly dark and showing
when they reached SYNDICATE, and when
Frank Mason saw plump, girlish fig
ure with slightly whitened garments
rush forward, almost jump into his
friends arms and kiss him vehement
~, it occurred to him that welcome
home by such a sister was worth COM
ing many miles for.
Then he heard his name mumbled in
a hurried introduction and, as he
raised his hat, saw this girl withdraw
a small hand from mitten and offer
1t to him.
II am very glad to meet you, Mr..
Mason" she said with bright smile;
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19
Oakfield and Brayton

For SALE-Two sows with pigs at
side. Can see them at my farm four
miles south of Extra or two miles east
of Oakfeld.
JOHN DETTEMERs,
o-l2-2 Brayton, Iowa.
Miss Sadie Griffith will give
! school entertainment at Oakfeld Cen
ter school house on Thursday even
Ing May Goth. Ice cream, cake and
coffee will be served. The proceeds
viii be used in purchasing an organ
for the school. Everybody is cordi-
ally invited to be present.
There will be box social at the
Carey school house four miles south
of Oaktield for the benefit of the
baptist church on Saturday evening,
| May %. A prize will be given to
the lady having the most deliberately
ornamented box. Everyone is in
vlted to attend and make this the
event of the season in this neighbour
| hood.
Iona Beers intended to start We'd
nesday for Oskaloosa where he has
chance to purchase the whole or
part interest in paying billiard and
| pool nall. His health is very poor
and farm work too hard for him to
longer engage in that business and he
thinks more sedentary life will
benefit health. He will still retain
his farm here.
Frank jenkins departed Monday
with Yellow Rose and another horse
to place in training for the races.
He intended to take three horses but
on the eve of departure received an
otier from Frank Rice of Audubon
for one of the animals, which he &C.
copied. The horses he took with
him are fast ones and he intends to
pluck some of the purses which will
be offered in the summer races.
| Surveyor Wattles was busily en-
gagged Tuesday in making a plat OF
the beautiful Oakfield cemetery using
as model the old and almost worn
out plat made by H. Ransford of the
firm of Keith Il Ransford, who had
store in Oaktield away back in '73.
The ladies who have taken the ceme-
terry business in hand are no idlers
but are pushing matters 80 as to have
every thing in good shape by Decora-
ton day.
Through persistent efforts on the
part OF some of our citizens church
choir has been organized in Brayton
which gives much promise for the
future to judge from the organization
which is as follows: Soprano, The
Misses limo Bison, Puma Freeman,
Ruby koob, Vera Anderson, Mildred
Bartlett and Sophia Sorensep; Alto,
Vivian Bartlett, Eda Anderson, Edna
Bison and Esther Soreusen; Tenor,
Dick Powers; Bass, Arthur Anderson.
Cured his Mother of Rheumatism.
II my mother has been sufferer for
many years with rheumatism, u saws
w. III. Howard, of Husband, Pa. cat
times she was unab BILE to move at all,
while at all times walking was pain.
ful. presented her with bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and after
few applications she decided it was
the most VOL derful pain reliever she
had ever tried, in fact, she is never
without it now and is at all times able
to walk. An occasional application
OF Pain Balm keeps away the pain
that she was formerly troubled WITH
For sale by Nick Doffing s. Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19
ITO BE Continued
Quick Arrest.

J. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala. was
twice in the hospital from a severe
case of piles causing "a tumors. After
doctors and all remedies failed, Buck
lens Arnica Salve quickly arrested
further Inflammation and cured him.
1t conquers aches and kills pain. 25c
at Nick Dotfing & Co., Druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19

Hans Hansen went to Omaha Tues
day on business.
j. r. Bergh was attending to bust
ness in Atlantic Tuesday.
Charley Fredriksen had business
calling him to Omaha Tuesday.
The Freeman boys were calling on
Extra friends the last of the week.
Mrs. Ellis Cannon, of Oakfield, was
transacting business in Extra Satur-
day.
Frank Medearis was in town Tues
day on business. His home is near
Wiota.
The Green Bay Lumber Company
received one car Of lumber and one of
tiling this week.
Milo Carley and wife were business
visitors in Atlantic Monday return
ing on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Heath passed
Sunday at Extra with her sister Mrs.
Jennings and husband.
A car of stone intended for repairs
on the track near Hamlin, is standing
on the side track here.
Mrs. Clemensen received the sad
tidings last week of the death of her
father who resides in Denmark.
N. L. Hansan received another car
of hay from Nebraska this week
which he is disposing of rapidly.
Children's day will be duly OBJ
served here aud due notice of which
will be given when program is com
pleted.
Hans Hansen and wife attended
the funeral of his former partner in
business, Frank Gault of Extra, last
Thursday.
The mother and sister of Mrs.
Ward Smith left Monday for their
home in Illinois after a good visit
with their relatives at Oakfeld.
Frank Gearheart returned Tuesday
to Worthington after pleasant visit
at Oakfield with his sisters. Mrs.
Doyle and Miss Beatrice Gearheart.
The Baptist ladies' aid society will
meet with Mrs. Charles Christie nsen
on Thursday, May 26. Don't forget
the date and go and help make it a
success.
l.. M. Parrot has rented the old
grain office for the sale of the cream
separator of which he is agent and a,
headquarters for the purchase of cream
at this place.
ISIS Estella Liegan was clerkine
IN the butcher shop of her brother
the first of the week and yields the
cleaver and butcher knife like vet.
eran in the business.
ii. S. Wattles is making his selec-
tions OF wreaths for decorating the
graves of loved ones Decoration day,
through Frank Nelson who is agent
tor Des Moines firm Of florists.
Frank Nelson went to Nebraska
last Wednesday and attended the fun.
eral of his wife's uncle, returning the
last of the week. A young man by
the name of Marshal attended the
station while Frank was gone.
Brayton markets for Tuesday Of
this week:
Cattle; butchers stuff II c to Sc
top 4.5O hogs 4.30; wheat 64c; corr
54c; oats S5c; barley 25c; butter 15c
eggs l3c; hens SC; ducks &c; tur.
keys l0c; potatoes S1.35.
T. j. McGovern has the scales il
operation at their new location and
the office will be completed as soor
as the paper hangers have completed
their work, when he will move from
the old office into his new quarters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19
Flsrt Baptist Church Services:

Preaching. Sunday at 1o:45 a. M.
Sabbath School at 12m,
Junior League at 1880 p. m.
Baptist Young Peoples Association at
Preaching, Sunday at Z 80 D. m.
Midweek prayer meeting, Wednesday
EVENING" D. M.
Young. Peoples prayer meeting Friday
evening p. M.
CHARLES SLOAN, Pastor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19
CHAPTER xI.

lou must not expect much ex-
element up in Sandgate,"
j Albert said to his friend the
u daY they started for that
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19

ALI druggists sell DR.. Niles Nerve Plaster.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19
CHAPTER x.

OR a month after Albert had
gone away and Alice had be-
gun teaching they were the
subject Of much after church
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-19
Thing. Thing.

Thing. Thing.
Plenty of three inch thing at the
Green Bay Lumber Yards, Brayto
SIS NELs SoRENsEN, Mgr.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Compliment for Company

Sundays Arkansas Gazette Is
that Capt. Bent and Major Hay
mes are we'll pleased with the show
ing the state MALTA has made in
the inspection, and with two ex-
ceptions the companies are meet
ing all requirements. Capt. Bent
has highly commended the COM
panies which he has examined, es-
pecially Company H, of Newark,
by Capt. Arnold. 1t
is hoped that the selection of the
companies which will compose the
provisional regiment to be sent to
St. Louis can be made by May 10.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29

cotton, two-thirds to one and one
fourth bale per acre; wheat, 10 to
40 bushels per acre; oats, 80 to go
bushels per acre; turnips 200 to
400 bushels per acre; timothy and
clover, from 2 to s tons per acre.
Alfalfa finds cline for its greatest
development in this land. Mead
ows of this plant are now flourish
ing in Big Bottom and have been
for ten years, yielding immense
crops of from six to ten tons per
acre each year.
This is one of the most profita-
BILE crops the farmer can grow, as
the rich alluyial soil of our bottom
lands will grow from four to six
crops of alfalfa each year with a
yield of from 5 to 10 tons of hay
during the season. This hay usu-
ally sells in our local market at
harvest time at the price of So to
Sc per ton. What is there that is
more Profitable than growing alf-
alta, when you can invest your
money in land that will pay for
itself in two or three years after
paying all expenses for cutting
and hauling to marketl
This land can be bought for
from S12 to $50 per acre. You
can do your own figuring as to re-
suits when purchased at this price.
TO BE CONTINUED
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
New Night Waterman.

At special meeting of the city
council held Friday night Henry
j. Mayhan was elected night
Waterman for the ensuing year.
Mr.. Mayhan has held the position
as night Waterman at the State
Blind School at Little Rock for
the past six years, and resigned
the position only a few days ago
to put in his application before
our city council. That he has been
faithful and efficient in the per-
Torrance of his duty is attested by
the fact of his having held the po-
sition so long, and The Journal
congratulates our city council on
having secured the services of
such an efficient and painstaking
young man for this important po-
sition.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
A Great Sensation.

There was Il big sensation in
Leesyille, Ind, when VIII. Brown
of that place, who was expected to
die, had his life saved by DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption. He writes: i endur-
ed insufferable agonies from Asth-
ma, but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief and soon
thereafter effected complete
cure" Similar cures of consump-
ton, pneumonia, bronchitis and
grip are numerous. It's the best
peerless remedy for all throat and
lung troubles. Price soc and 81 90.
Guaranteed by j. |. Sturdivant.
Druggist. Trial bottles free.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Suicide at Hot Springs.

Hot Spring, April 90. V.
Taylor of Morristown, Tenn. com
mitted suicide yesterday evening
by shooting himself in the region
of the heart. The deceased came
here only a few days ago in an al
most irresponsible mental condi-
ton, which grew steadily worse.
He had only been taken to sana-
forum for a short time when he
fired the fatal shot. He is the
president of national bank and a
prominent man at his home, and
what may be behind the suicide
there, is unknown in this city.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
A Dandy for Burns.

DIR. Bergin, Pana, Ills, writes:
Il have used Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment, always recommended it to
my friends, as am continent there
is no better made. 1t is dandy
for burns. Those who live on
farms are especially liable to many
accidental cuts, burns, bruises,
which heal rapidly when Billiards.
Snow Liniment is applied. 1t
should always be kept in the house
for cases of emergency" 25c, soc,
$1.00 bottles at J. |. Sturdiyant's
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Resolutions of Respect.

To the worshipful Master, War
dens and Brethren of Mcclure
Lodge No. 20S +. & A. NJ.
Whereas, The Supreme Ruler
of the Universe in His infinite
wisdom, has seen fit to call from
labor to refreshments our beloved
Brother, William H. Grubbs;
therefore be it
Resolved, That in the removal
of Bro. Grubbs from our midst,
the Masonic Order has lost true
and faithful member, and his fam
lily a devoted husband and father.
Bro. Grubbs was SO years old; was
born in Jackson county, Illinois,
and came to Arkansas in 1882. He
was raised to the sublime degree
of Master Mason on May 10,
1894, in Mcclure Lodge No. 208
f. & A. NJ. and was afterwards
made a member of Dannelly Chap
ter No. 50 r. A. M. Be it further
Resolved, That Mcclure Lodge
No. 20S T. & A. M. extend to the
bereaved family and relatives our
sincere sympathy, and remind
them that they should at all times
look to our Allwise and Merciful
Father in Heaven who doeth al
things well, especially in this, the
hours of sorrow and vement.
Also that q copy of these resolu-
tions be published in the Masonic
Trowel and The Newark Journal;
that o page of our record be set
apart and these reso buttons spread
thereon, and that a copy be en-
crossed and forwarded the bereay-
ed family. Respectfully submitted,
JAS. NJ. STEPHENS, Committee
GEO. w. CARR. '''''''o
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
NegrO'S Brutal Crime.

McGeehee, April 23.-Frank
Williams, negro, killed Louisa
White, a negress, near McGeehee
today by cutting her throat while
she was sick in bed. They had
lived together several years, but
had separated and divided their
possessions. He went to the house
while her father was out and kill
ed her. Williams then escaped.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
A Thoughtful l1an.

NJ. NJ. Austin of Winchester,
Ind, knew what to do in the hour
of need. His wife had such an I'M
usual case of stomach and liver
trouble, physicians could not help
her. He thought of and tried DR..
Kings New Life Pills and she
got relief at once and was finally
cured. Only 25c, at j. |. Sturdi-
wants Drug Store.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Health is Youth.

Herbine, taken every morning
before breakfast, will keep you in
robust health, fit you to ward off
disease. 1t cures constipation,
billiousness, dyspepsia, fever, skin
liver and kidney complaints. 1t
purifies the blood and clears the
complexion. Mrs. ID. w. Smith,
Whitney, Texas, writes April 3,
1902: Il have used Herbine, and
find it the best medicine for con-
stipation and liver troubles. 1t
does all you claim for it. | can
highly recommend it.. Scots bot
tie at j. L. Sturdivant's
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Tragedy Near Jensen.

A press dispatch from Fort
Smith reports the killing of man
named John Howard by o farmer
named Miller, near Jensen Is miles
from Fort Smith, late Friday af-
ternoon. According to the story,
John Harvard, accompanied by
younger brother, encountered Mrs.
Miller in her garden, and John
Howard insulted her. She went
into the house and informed her
husband, who appeared with a
shotgun and blew the top of How
ards head off, and then skipped
over the line into the territory.
Howard has another brother, en-
ployed by q mercantile company
at Bonanza, who was informed of
the shooting, and, it is alleged, he
secured arms and went to the scene
and threatened to kill everybody
in sight, and would probably have
done damage had it not been for
the interference of the city mar
shall of Bonanza, who happen to be
present.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Error Corrected.

In mentioning the marriage of
the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. j.
A. Anchultz to Mr.. Geo. Roberts
in last weeks issue, The Journal
enormously stated that the bride
was Miss Annie, when we should
have said Miss Oracle. We enter
an humble apology to all parties
concerned. and wish to ass ure them
that our good wishes are none the
less sincere.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Billiards. Horehound Syrup.

Immediately releaves hoarse,
croupy cough, oppressed, rafting,
rasping and difficult breathing.
Henry C. Stearns, Druggist, Skulls
burg, Wis, writes, May 20, 1901:
I have been selling Billiards.
Horehound Syrup for two years,
and have never had q preparation
that has given better satisfaction.
| notice that when | sell bottle
they come back for more. | can
honestly recommend it. 25c, soc,
S1.00. Sold by !. l.. Sturdivant.
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Reduced Rates to Dallas.

Account of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church meeting at
Dallas, Tex, May q, the Iron
Mountain route will sell tickets to
Dallas on May Is to 10 at one fare
plus 50 for round trip with final
return limit to and including May
81. f. G.. HoYT, Agent.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
flakes q Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a
thing thoroughly. Of all the
salves you ever heard of, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve is the best. 1t sweeps
away and cures burns, sores,
bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin
eruptions and piles. It's only 25c
and guaranteed to give satisfaction
by j, |. Sturdivant. Druggist.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Shot Down on Highway.

Hardy, April 22.-The dead
body of Joe Holloway was found
yesterday near Ash Flat, in this
county. He had been shot down
in the road. Sam Askew, who is
alleged to have killed Holloway,
cannot be found. The two men
had trouble several days ago.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
Cures Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. c. Peterson, 625 Lake St.,
Topeka, Kansas, says: OF all
cough remedies Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup is my favorite; 1t
has done and will do all that is
claimed for ito speedily cure all
coughs and colds-and it is SO
sweet and pleasant to the taste. "
25c, SOC, $1.00 bottle. Sold by j..
|. Sturdivant. Druggist.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-04-29
ICoNTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.

hhC QuhtleH. All GACeilcn6 variety
of this clay exists in almost mex
haustible quantity almost within
the confines of Newark, only one
half mile away. There could GER
tainly be no better location for a
brick factory than Newark, at the
present time, as hundreds of thou
sands of brick are shipped here
from Little Rock, and the demand
for them is increasing year by
year. The price of improved land
in this region is only from S. to
$15 per acre, unimproved from So
to 80 per acre.
The clay soil is found chiefly in
the eastern portion of the county.
1t comprises many thousands of
acres, commonly known among
our own people as Flat Woods"
or second bottom lands. This soil
is gray and brown in color, with
considerable portions of it sandy.
The surface of this belt is level.
There are some of the tracts of
this region that are wet and mar
shy, but even in these marshy
tracts the soil possesses great fer
tility, evidence of which are the
illustrious growth of trees and veg
citation.
These marshes only comprise a
small area of this clay land, the
greater part of which is susceptible
of a high state of cultivation. Ev-
cry acre of this region can be east
ly drained, either by open or un-
foreground bitches, while the great
er part of it needs no artificial
drainage.
The marshy portions of this area
are, when first plowed inclined to
be clammy, but after being prop
erly drained and exposed to the
air, the soil becomes loamy and is
easily titled and cultivated.
The depth of this soil is usually
from 3 inches to q feet. 1t read
lily Stacks when stirred by the pillow
and exposed to air and sunshine.
Underlying this soil is stratum
of clay, gray in color, and almost
impermeable to water, which rem
ders it susceptible to high state
of fertilization. AS formerly stated
this region is level and when any
fertilizer is applied to this land, it
cannot escape by either washing
away or sinking into the subsoil
below, as it is retained in the sur
face soil. From the existence of
these facts, the writer believes
that in the course of generation
this will be the most valuable of
our lands, and that it will continue
to increase in value, as its fertility
is not diminished, but increased by
cultivation.
This land is more profitable
when planted to cotton or hay,
than corn, under present condi-
tons. 3 But when thoroughly
draine and with little fertiliza-
tion it will grow excellent crops of
corn.
Under present conditions the
yield of the different crops are
about as follows: Corn, 80 to 40
bushels per acre; cotton, 1900 to
1900 pounds per acre; wheat 10 to
% bushels per acre; oats Is to 40
bushels per acre; timothy 3 to Q
tons per acre.
In addition to these products,
this same region grows all other
varieties of grasses suited for hay
excepting alfalfa.
1t is only a matter of a short