Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-12-21

We are much pleased to say the
home of Rev. Walburn at Osceola is
not under quarantine as was at first
reported.
E. l.. Ellis of Des Moines has chung
out his shingle" as full ffedged auc-
tioneer and desires share of your
patronage.
Miss Rigmor Hedegaard having
completed her musical course at
Grand View College is now prepared
to give instruction.
The zone minute washer" people at
Newton have rented another building
since the fire and will be in running
order again in few days.
Miss Jane Weighton is quite ill at
her home. Her reasoning powers have
unfortunately become clouded. Mrs.
Merritt is taking good care of the lady.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Moore of Greeley is getting along
nicely. 1t Is thought that altho the
eye ball was badly lacerated the sight
may not yet be impaired.
Mr.. Abe Chambers so we'll known
here has disposed of his stock and
moved to Greenfield, la. where he
will conduct an excellent hotel. Mrs.
Chambers is very fine COOK. These
good people deserve your patronage.
Prof Hooker is certainly enjoying
his outing. His hands and face have
partaken of the swarthy hue of the
red man somewhat. His actions are
strong and energetic. His manner is
vigorous, rigorous and strenuous. His
pockets are bullying with money.
Happy? AS the day IS LONG. i.
Segwall Henriksen son of Mr..
Chris Henrjksen who was 80 unfortu-
nate as to fall and break an arm
while playing shiny on side walh.
ia getting along as nicely as could be
expected. 1t it very unfortunate for
Segwall for It will be several months
before it wilt be strong again.
On account of the crowded condi.
ton of our columns last week caused
by Christmas advertising of mer-
chants, many good items of interest
were crowded out and should some of
them appear little late to us at home
they will be just as accepJab BILE to oul
foreign list as though they appeared
last week.
A rather laughable one is told on
our good natured Rock Island conduc
tor Jack Lemon. While on trip re
Gently beween here and Atlantic, s
fine looking young lady and a seedy
looking old man came into the ca
and sat few seats apart. After 6
while the conductor came along anC
asked the old man for ticket. The
old gentleman said, what do YOU dc
when fellow has no ticket?" Jact
In his authoritative way said, "kick en-
out" The old gentleman stepped in
to the aiele and raising his coat tai
said, take out fer two.U
The preacher works for the souls o
men, and generally gets his pay: tn,
merchant reaps his reward for tot
in profits from day to day; the banke
} sits in his office chair with his bundl,
} of cash to rent, and gathers harves
month by month with vigorous {
per cent; the dealer in grog stands be
| hind the bar and fills up the schoon
ers high and jingles the tin that tn,
boys elbow in" for good old beer o.
rye; the lawyer and doctor find worl
to DO that brings in the hard, colo
cash; and the men who WELD the
plane and plow find money to blu,
I their hash; but the editor has thank
less task as the busy months roll by
and he knows no rest of body or brail
for he missed the chance to die. Hi
reward in this world, it never comes
but over the silent sea, if justic
reigns, he is bound to have an elegan
jubilee.