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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-19
sALAaY aAlslNe spueArlon.

By r. II Lcigh. Of Monroe. La. "pe-
fore completing my course ~ the Byfne
synpllhcd Shorthand. was offered ne
position Of court reporter and deputy
clerk OF this parish had worked but a
short time until my salafy had been In
creasee to sos per month. with even
brighter prospects ahead reported a
number OF cases, each ing over 200
pages closely typewrittcn Ann often
called upon to read back TO the attor-
neys sections Of the testimony. and
have no trouble In reading my notes en-
hand. would as soon read from nv
notes as from print ] also fnd the
greatest help IN the touch method OF
iyrewriting taught In your school-savlne
az least 25 per cent in time. / feel that
could not say too much In praise or the
Byrne Simplihed Shorthand"
Statement OF j. II. Webb. court re-
porter paurs Voiiey. l. r.. "For court
reporting. the Byme simplhed short
hand has no equal, but far surpassos all
other systems for ierlbil,ty ana speed 1
have thoroughly tested IL IN county. u.
and district courts"
The Capital city Business College. Of
aNtAiiA'f RfNAtaf mas the exclusive right
IN the territories to teach the Byine SIM
pihed Shorthand mentioned ln the above
testimonials. This is truly The most
wonderful system, as It IS learned ln half
the time OF other systems. written with
greater speed and read almost Ike
print The demand was never grcater
for good stcnographers than IL ls to-
day. Nearly an the courts demand .hcir
cases reported law offices require stem
ognphers an kinds of business firms.
railroads Insurance companies. in fact.
every method of business demands stem
help. This class OF work pays
well TO those who cat do fl wen.
We also control in the territories the
famous Byme Practical RooiJ>eepmg--
the only system OF practical business or
learn 20 do by doing from start to
finish. For further particulars regard
ing these systems and the special adj
rantagos offered by our school, write for
our large free catalogue. Capital City
Business College. Guthrie. Okla
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-19

better hidden, and when you incidental
ly waste the time Of men who are more
busy than yourself. AT the present mo-
ment, for example, / should be writing
a treatise instead OF converslng with
you"
mo doubt, doctor, and yet the CON
vegsation may prove more important
than the treatise. incidentally / may
tell you that we are doing the reverse
OF what you very justly blame, and that
we are endeavoring TO prevent any
thing like public exposure Of private
matters which must necessarily follow
when once the case is fairly in the
hands Of the official police. You may
look upon me simply as an irregular
pioneer, who goes in front of the reg
ular forces OF the country | have
come to ask you about Mr.. Godfrey
Staunton."
what about him ?"
You know him, do you nOtf'
"He is an intimate friend of mine"
You are aware that he has disap
pearedT'
"Ah, indeedg There was no change
Of expression in the rugged features Of
the doctor.
He left his hotel last night-he has
not been heard Of
mo doubt he will return."
Tomorrow Is the varsity football
match.
Il have no sympathy with these
childish games. The young mans fate
Interests me deeply, since know him
and Ike him. The football match does
not come within my horizon at all"
X claim your sympathy, then. in my
investigation Of MIR staunton's fate.
DO you know where rs isT'
Certainly not"
'You have not seen him since yester-
dayT
mo, have not"
Was Air. staunton healthy maniv
Absolutely"
did you sVer know him illT
Never"
Holmes popped a sheet OF paper be-
fore the doctors eyes. Then perhaps
you will explain this, receipted bill for
Is guineas paid by Mr.. Godfrey Staun-
ton last month 70 Dr Leslie Arm
strong OF Cambridge. l picked II out
from among the papers upon his desk. :"
The doctor flushed with anger
II do not feel that there is any reason
why should render an explanation 10
you, Mr.. Holmes"
Holmes replaced the bin in his note
book. IF you prefer a public explana-
tion, Il must come sooner or later. {"
said he. Il have already tolc you that
can hush up that which others will be
bound 70 publish, and you would really
be wiser 90 take me into your com
plete confidence"
4 know nothing about IT,"
did you hear from Mr.. staunton in
London 2"
Certainly not"
Dear me. dear me - the postoffice
hgainl' Holmes sighed YEARLY. a
most urgent telegram was dispatched
10 you from London by Godfrey
staunton at 0:i5 yesterday evening "a
Telegram which Is undoubtedly associ-
ated with his disanDearance- yet
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-19
The Adventure of
the Missing Three
Quarter
No. IL of the Series

sc.,y,irhf, 1905. S 4 c..ss Dsyi, ss4 csn.,'s
ccsrrifh' 1905 D. Mcclure. Pbai,s q CO.
II argues the degree in which | had
lost touch with my profession that the
name OF Leslie Armstrong was un-
known 10 me. isow | am aware that
be Is not only one Of the heads OF the
medical school OF the university, but
thinker Of European reputation in more
than one branch Of science. Yet even
without knowing his brilliant record
one conld not fail to be impressed by
a mere glance at the mantle square.
massive face, the brooding eyes under
the thatched brows and the granite
molding OF the infexible Jaw. a man
Of deep character. a man with an alert
mind. grim, Rscetic. self contained. for
midable-so read Dr. Leslie Arm
strong. He held my friends card in
his hand, and he looked up with no
very pleased expression upon his dour
features.
Il have heard your name, Mr.. Sher-
lock Holmes, and am aware Of your
profession-one of which by no means
approve
I'm that doctor, you viii find your
self in agreement with every criminal
in the coUr W." said 4 y friend quietly
80 70 a9Ivaur efforts are directed
toward rhe suppression Of crime. sir,
they must have the support VI every
reasonable member Of the community,
though / cannot doubt taS. the Official
machinery is amply sufficient for the
purpose Whore your calling is more
open to criticism Is when you pry into
the secrets Of private individuals, when
you rake up family matters which are
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-07-19
SPECIAL RATES

The Santa Re have reduce. rates 70
many points, We can only publish a
few, but any one contemplating a trip.
quotations won be gladly made.
Summer tourist. sold June Ist 10
Sept. s0 good 10 return until Oce. 81
Chicago 1916. Denver szl60. 81. Louis
t2s'e5. Colorado Springs and Pueblo
usl5. Salt Lake city $500. Glen
weod Springs ssi.ln. 81 Paul s26 65
Milwaukee 1916. VI Paso 1920 and
many others.
Denver @. A. r. encampment. fI4sO
Sold Augpst30 10 sept 4. May be ex-
tended for return 10 oocober T.
Denver Fraternal Order OF Eagles,
y2Li0. Sold August n and 10. may be
extended Tor return 70 September Is.
,. J. BEST. Agt
,. 4. WOOD, T. r. A.. Guthrie.
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LeWiS&Clark
EXPOSITION

Portland, Ore. June to Oct. IS.
Tickets sold on following days oRIs
May %, "a and 25 June 13. IA. -
n, rs and 30; July G, 7, s, II. IL, IL.
25. 26 and q; August IS. 1e II. -.
30 and 81; September 12, 10 IA. Is.
n, 2Sand 2s Final limits 80 days.
stopovers allowed west Of and incIud
ing Colorado common points.
Fare $4s.1o.
Fare through californis $6o.fo.
f. j. BEST. Agt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
Sad Bereavement.

Mrs. Nels j. Booee, who with her
husband aud children, resided in
beautiful home few miles west of
this city, is no more, having few
days since passed away at the hos
pital in Atlantic, where she had
just passed through an operation
from the effects of which she never
recovered consciousness. She was
a lady of middle age, SO years,
loved and respected by large
circle of friends and neighbors, as
was attested by the large number
who attended the funeral, the pro-
cession being over mile in length,
we are informed. Rev, Lewis John
son of College View, Neb., conduct
ed the funeral services and inter
ment took place in the Advent
Church Cemetery near their home.
The sympathy of the Journal fam
lily is extended to the husband and
children in their sad bereavement.
CARD OF THANKS.
To our Brethren, Neighbors and
Friends, please accept the gratitude
of our hearts for the sympathy
shown us in our bereavement in
attending the fuperal and in every
other way. Your presence, your
kind looks, your warm handshakes
and your tears were great COM
fort to us all in this time of trial
and sorrow. May our kind heaven
ly Father reward you.
Nels j. Boose and Children.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
Horses, Mules, flares Wanted.

so head of good fat horses from
1900 to 1900 lbs, so head of good
big feeding horses, 4 to S years old.
30 head of little horses and mares
from q to 10 years old, must be
broke, will buy them if fat.
P. 81 want 100 head of little
mules from 3 to years old, will
buy them thin as we'll as fat. This
is the time of the year to sell your
little mules. l want them to feed
for January market. / ship more
horses and mules than any other
nan in Iowa, 80 don't be afraid to
oring me your stuff.
Will be at Extra, rain or shine, on
Wednesday, October Is, 1905. Will
4rrive at 8 A. M. Will leave at 4
T.. M. L,C MILLER.
o12 Corning, Iowa.
Please tell your neighbors.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
TRANSFERS..

Meta Marie Rosenbeck widow
to Lena G. Phillsen Sc Sc 7 1886 qcd
$500.
j. F. Frazier and wife to Amy p.
Switzer lots 5 and blk % Audubon
swd $1,000.
Alma B. Oelke (single) to +. M.
Rice lots and 5 except strip of
land oft wide off east side of lot 5
blk Harris add Audubon wd $500.
Henry Bilharz and wife to w. S.
Thomas Sc 6 1884 wd $4,000.
Dolly Ratledge (single) to Chas.
Coulter ne 36 S0-36 wd $4,000.
Henry Jacobsen md wife to Jene
p. Juhl lot Is blk 6 Brayton swd
$l.00.
John Bylund (single) to Adolph
G. Kraft sw sw $50 81 swd $4,000.
Sarah Hill and husband to Emma
c. Chapman lot 6 blk 10 Audubon
wd $4,000.
Elbridge G. Bartlett and wife tc
Martha q. Bartlett 80 29.74 acres
off sw fir 10 1885 wd 81 90.
Martha E. Bartlett Widow tc
Lille e. Reynolds widow 20 29.7
acres off sw fir l8-7S-35 wd $l.0O.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
SCHOOL NOTES

Geo. Milliman, Puma Freeman,
Harry Cotton, Charlie Ide, George Lief
ffngwell and Ruth Statzell have form
ed Civics class as an seNtrau-
not having had enough work. They
are using Young's Government Glass
Book
The eleventh Cicero Glass will take
written test on the First Grafton
Against Catilence and begin the read
ing OF the Second Grafton the last of
week.
Nels johnson enjoyed visit from
his brother Chris Saturday and Sunday
visited with Wyman Harvey on the
farm west of town.
Ray McClain, Fred Kleaver and
Nellie Chase Were back in school Mon
day afer an enforced absence of several
days.
Eula Lancelot of the seventh grade
proved to be the most rapid in addition
IN a SPIRITED contest in her class last
Friday. Alice Connmrdy was the
most rapid in the eighth grade
The question for debate in the second
grammar room next Friday is ''Resolv-
ed that the Cotton gin has been of more
value than the telegraph"
This weeks record is not as clear of
tardy and absent marks as the proceed
ing weeks have been.
The First Grammar room has been
doing nicely the last two weeks under
the direction of Grace Hensley. 1t is
not an easy matter to take charge of
some one else's school.. for week or two
IN the midst of a term, yet the pupils
are Keeping up their customary good
recitations and good department.
The apple has been executed in water
colors by the Second Primary pupils.
Some very good work was secured.
Miss McAninch gave the third and
fourth grades an interesting lesson in
Physiology Monday. The subject
matter was cider, wine and alcohol,
Some experiments We're performed to
show the effects of fermentation on
fruit juices and a general talk was Civ
Ell by the teacher on the physiological
side OF the question, followed by a writ
ten test.
The fifth grade do their best work in
physiology when it comes to telling
what they have read. Then recitationss
never drag.
For general average in all work the
sixth grade is second to none.
Programs will be given in all the
grades next Friday afternoon.
Miss Andersen and Miss Emig color
ed large quantity of raffia SATURDAY.
to be used in making various articles
by the pupils of their respective rooms.
Rainy day pictures we've sketched
with charcoal by the pupils of the first
room Monday.
The first grade pupils had a written
lesson in numbers this week on combs
nations with six.
Tuesday the kindergarten class had
lesson grouping numbers.
Ten of the little people were neither
absent nor tardy the first 5 weeks of
school.
Miss Andersen is teaching her pupils
a song, 'The Shoemaker this week.
They will be ready to sing it for you
soon.
Miss Emig visited with her sister in
Atlantic Saturday returning Sunday
noon.
The Second Grade pupils are making
some very pretty raffia.
Miss Emig has planned to bind each
pupils work of sketching, drawing and
water coloring into neat booklet each
month. The September work is now
III this form for inspection by any who
are interested.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
The following is list of the new
books added to the Thursday Club

The following is list of the new
books added to the Thursday Club
Library:
735. Homestead on the Hillside.
1856. The Man of The Hour.
737. The Beautiful Lady.
1873. Beverly of Graustark.
739. The Admirable Tinker.
740. Lady Noggs Peeress.
TAI. Miss Gilberts Career.
TAP. Beulah.
743. Cameron Pride.
IA. Dora Dean.
745. Rena's Experiment.
746. The Master of Millions.
IA. The Day Before Yesterday.
74S. Nancy Hair.
749. Deacon Lysander.
$50. The Daughter of Magnate.
ISL. Pearl of Orris Island.
1872. Norwood.
753. A Pasteboard Crown.
754. Eagles Shadow.
755. Jedd the Poorhouse Boy.
1855. Ruperts Ambition.
757. Victor Vane the Young Sec'y
1853. Adriftin The City.
100. Walter Sherwood's Probati on
$50. A Boys Fortune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
Gov. Cummins at Audu-
bon, Oct. 10th.

One of the most interesting
speakers on the American platform
today is Gov. Gu m1nins. He is &C.
knowledged to be among the very
best orators in the United States
and his services are in demand by
central and eastern assemblies
whether political or social. The
Gov. will address the thousands
that will be at Audubon Monday
next. Come out everybody and
hear this great man.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

A number of our pupils come by
train each day to attend school.
With our train service so irregular,
this is obtaining an education un-
der rather discouraging conditions
but when pupils from surrounding
towns make such an effort to
secure the tutorship of our capable
corps of teachers it speaks very
we'll for our schools and for the
judgment of our school board in
their hoice of instructors.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

The city fathers met Monday
evening aud ordered special cleo
ton for Tuesday November Z, 1905,
to elect Mayor for the unexpired
term caused by resignation of ex-
Mayor Andrews. They also re-
solved to esta blish a grade of the
streets at once and the Surveyor
will most likly establish the grade
this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
Notice to the Public.

Mr.. c. w. Clay, of Ta,na Iowa
working under Certificate No. 346
Commissioner of Veterinarians of
Iowa has decided to locate in Extra
and asks share of the business.
All work guaranteed and calls an
swered day or night. 921 4w
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Fred Wahlert and three children
of Hillrose, Colorado came to Oma-
ha Tuesday with cattle and himself
and children arrived here yesterday
for weeks visit with relatives and
old neighbors. He says he and
neighbors are now marketing sugar
beets which in eastern Colorado
grow to perfection.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Theo. Patty has come to the con-
clusion that those two boxes he has
used to keep his coal in for 10 these
many years were too easy to reach
by prying hands so he had a more
modern coal bin erected Saturday
and now the fellow that has been
toasting his shins by the aid of
Theo's. coal will have to crack a
lock to get it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

The Johnson Mercantile Com
pany are intending to erect two
story brick building next spring on
their present site and then build
cement walks along the north and
east fronts of the building.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

w. II. Dudley closed his bargain
sale last Saturday and began pack
ing the remainder of the stock pre-
paratory to it's removal to his home
store at Churdan, Iowa. The goods
sold well and many people improv-
ed their opportunity and secured a
winters supply of cheap clothing
and groceries Mr.. Dudley had the
goods shipped last Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

The Civil Service Com mission
will hold an examination of rural
carriers in this county on Saturday,
November H. 1905, the place not be-
ing announced yet. Three appli-
cants at least must apply not later
than November LIST. For further
particulars call on your nearest
post master.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
Notice..

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to F. Gault & Company,
please call and settle as we wan, to
settle up the business before leav-
ing Iowa. lO-l2-tf +. GAULT e. Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Chris johnson residing two miles
north of Audubon was visiting his
brother Nels c. Johnson over Sat-
urday and Sunday. They went out
north west of town and visited their
brother Peter Johnson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Justice Andrews had case be-
fore him Monday in which defend
ant was bound over on his own re-
cognizance in the sum of $500 to
keep the peace toward his wife,
family and the rest of the world in
general. 1t don't pay to be bad.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
CURSE OF DRINK
Drunkenness Cured to Stay Cured by
WHITE RIBBON RErlEDY.

No taste. No odor. Any woman can
give it in a glass of water, tea, coffee or
White Ribbon Remedy will cure or de-
c drinks, whether the patient is con-
firmed inebriate, "tippler," social drink
er or drunkard. impossible for any one to
after using White Ribbon Remedy. It
has made many thousands of permanent
cures and in addition restores the victipf
to normal health, steadying the merry
increasing the will power and deterr>
ton to resist temptation.
Write DR.. w. X. Brown. 2lS IRENE
Boston, for trial package and lette'
vice free in plain sealed envelope
tiers confidential and destroyed
answered. White Ribbon Re,tY-H-
pam package price sl'o0 lendar.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
* Local News *

DR.. Richards will be in Extra
Tuesday, October 3rd and Tuesday,
October 18th at DIR. Jacobsen's office
from 10 A. M. till S P. M. each
day. Examinations of the eyes
free. Spectacles and eye glasses
furnished. All work guaranteed or
money refunded if satisfaction can
not be given. Poor vision and
headache of school children reliev-
ed and cured by glasses. 9.21-tf
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Doffiug & Company will soon
have their old counters replaced by
new, neat and up-to-date show
counters which will display their
goods to the best advantage.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12
For Sale.

Large heavy bone Poland China
pigs, either sex. 200 Barred Ply
mouth Rock Cockerels.
10 IL w DODGE & DAVIS.
Extra, Route 9.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

George Huyck was in Atlantic
Saturday and Sunday at the bed
side of his daughter, Mrs. McCord,
who is dangerously i'll with ner-
vous prostration. her case being
considered very critical.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Miss Emma Fitch for several
years the polite and efficient clerk
in the Gault store will soon return
to Monroe, Wisconsin, where her
mother resides for short visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Save your pennies and your dol
lars will support you. Our First
National Bank is distributing little
safes through the city and the idea
-honld prove very popular with
young and old alike. The home
savings plan has proven itself a
wonderful success. The miniature
bank catches the loose change that
would otherwise probably be
spent. The plan is fully described
in the display ad on another page.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

VIM. Thielen has five living
springs on his farm which he re-
Gently had piped and the water run
into tanks in his feed yards, Put.
Leffingwell doing the work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Engineer Bows who is now the
travelling representative of the
Dempster Mill manufacturing
Company of Beatrice, Neb., made
this office pleasant call Tuesday
evening last. The power plant OF
the Journal office was bought of
this firm aud by the way if you
contemplate purchasing a gasoline
engine, call in aud see this
one run
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

The season of band concerts will
soon be over and our little city will
mourn their departure. Last Sat-
urday night was the most beauti-
full evening of this season and quite
a crowd of our country neighbors
took advantage of it and made us
call
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

n. H. Bradford and wife of Green
City, Mo-, started yesterday to re-
turn home after weeks visit at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Charley
Wilson out in Greeley.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Mrs. Vending of Atlantic was
visiting Wednesday with Mrs. j..
w. Kline of this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Peter A. Miller, of Atlantic, pass
ed Sunday at his brother Alfred's
home near town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Gus Wahlert intends to move to
Colorado in the near future and
will reside with Fred on the ranch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Frank Guidinger will act as agent
for the late Frank Gault & Cos. firm
in collecting their accounts.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

WANTED-By Chicago Manufacturing
House. person of trust worthiness and some
what familiar with local territory as assistant
in brahch Office Salary $lS paid weekly. Per
nanent position. No Investment required.
Previous experience not essential to engaging.
Address, Manager Branches, Como Block,
Chicago. d-2S
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Miss Anna Dorr and mother will
soon go to Sioux City where the
former will engage in business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Bloom, of
Bridgewater, visited the first of this
week with her brother NJ. d.
Thomas at the grandma Hamlin
home on South Carthage street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

John 1. Hensley was out to Oma-
ha this week with one car of cattle
and one of hogs, returning with
one car of feed cattle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

j. L. Jorgensen is doing a fair
business now in the photo gallery.
Give them a call, the daughter is an
expert at the business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

From now on we will give 20 per
cent discount on all wall paper in
stock in order to get ready for our
new stock.
1O.5-tf NICK DOPING & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

W. X. Marietta returned from Des
Moines Tuesday after an absence of
several weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-10-12

CDR. Sears touched in me the
fountains of laughter and tears,
and won my affections, respect and
love. He a great hearted, great
Drained, great souled man, and the
platform needs him."-Lou j.
Beauchamp, The Laughing Philo-
sODher"