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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
B. S. Phelps to Leave Audubon.

AS briefly stated in these columns
last week b. S. Phelps is planning to
leave Audubon i'm a few months. This
is the most important change among
Audubon business men that has oc-
CURED for some years. Mr.. Phelps
has from the start OF the town been
regarded as a leading business man.
He came here in January, 1879, over
20 years ago, when the town was only
just starting. He and Mr.. Nash form
ed partnership, Mr.. Nash remaining
at Extra for some months before com
ing up here. The new firm acted as
agent for the Rock Island railroad
company in the sale of its large land
interests in the county. They also
did law and loan, real estate and
and insurance business. They pros
pered from the start and have always
had large and profitable business.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps will be
much missed by Audubon people. Mr..
Phelps is conservative business man
and man OF good Judgment. Mrs.
Phelps is u leader in society and in
women's club work, having been pres
dent of the Columbian club for years.
Their removal will be regretted by
our people generally. They expect to
make Los Angeles their home think
ing the mild climate will be better
suited to the health of their family.
AS stated last week Mr.. Phelps has
sold his share in the firm OF Nash,
Phelps & Phelps to his partners.
Since then he has sold his nice resi-
dence property to John Ward for
900. He has sold two lots he own
ed in the northeast part OF town to Ed
Beason. He also has sold an 80 acre
| farm, the west half Of the northwest
quarter of II, Leroy township, near
John Weighton's home, to M. +. Ker.
win, who bought it for his son John,
for $50 per acre. He expects to dis.
| pose Of his other property here. He
plans to accompany his family to Los
| Angeles early in September. He will
| then return here to remain until about
January to close up his business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Badly Burned.

Little Edith Kile was the victim of a
fearful accident last Thursday after
noon. She was assisting in preparing
supper and while her mother ran in
to Mr.. McHargue's to telephone for
groceries she finished her task and il
is supposed undertook to start the
fire with kerosene. In a few minutes
after Mrs. Kile reached McHargue's s.,
Edith ran screaming toward her en-
veloped i'm flames. The wind was
strong and before she could be re-
scued she was fatally burned, though
a close wool undergarment protected
the upper part of her body from seri-
GUS injury. She rallied we'll from the
shock and some faint hope was enter
tanned for her recovery, but blood
poison set in and she is today linger-
ing between life and death. The family
have the sympathy of the whole com
munity in their bitter sorrow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Mexican War Veterans.

l.. Crawford, of Madison county,
father of Mrs. j. l.. Rippey, has been
visiting here the past week. He is a
Mexican War veteran and he and
Uncle Jesse Keith have had great
time fighting the battles over again.
They both came from Indiana, Mr..
Crawford being in the Ind Indiana
and Mr.. Keith in the Bird Indiana
regiment. Mr.. Crawford is past "a
years old and Mr.. Keith past So. Mr..
Keith talks entertainingly of those
far away times. He says they went
down to New Orleans by boat and on
to Matamoras the same way. Then
they marched overland; He was in
the battle of Buena Vista, which was
a very decisive and important battle.
1t is famous and historic now. Both
Mr.. Keith and Mr.. Crawford are in
good health. Capt Hart is another
Mexican War veteran. He is now
unable to come up town, being hardly
able to walk. Otherwise his health is
pretty good.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
The Scarlet Fever Scare.

Various reports are out concerning
the prevalence of scarlet fever in Au-
dubon. The facts are as ascertained
by us yesterday from the mayor,
health physician and marshal, that
four families and only four, are
quarantined. One or two other fam
lilies were quarantined a few days
when it was not certain what the
trouble was, then when it was sut1ic-
iently developed and it showed it was
not scarlet fever, they were released.
None of the scarlet fever cases here
have been serious. Scarcely any Of
the patients have had to take their
beds. Some exaggerated reports got
out, and many got scared. The
schools were nearly out, examinations
were about over, the scare caused
parents to keep out perhaps half the
pupils, so the board concluded that it
would be as we'll to adjourn the term
permantly, and they did so. The
school board cooperating with the
town authorities, the latter being the
board of health, have exercised much
caution, and it has been in the inter-
est of the town and community.
Where there is any question quaran-
tine has been instituted. This is right.
We all owe it to the welfare of the
community to submit to quarantine
under such circumstances. 1t is bet
ter to prevent an epidemic than to
fight one after it has broken out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Harlan and Its Library

HARLAN, Ia, May 10 Especial to
Register-Leader.) The city council
of Harlan this week turned down the
offer of the r. f.. o. society of Harlan
to donate to the city the library of
200 to | 400 books that it has for
several years been collecting A year
ago the question of establishing in
Harlan free public library was car
ried, but only by counting the votes
of the women. When Mayor Robin
son went into Office he appointed a
library board and the city council
ratified his appointments. Later,
however, by close vote the council
refused to levy any tax for the sup
port of the library. The refusal of the
council to accept the protfered dona-
ton of the books carried by a vote of
four to three,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Shelby County Hunters Wary.

HARLAN, Ia, May u. Especial
industry is tlourishing in Shelby
county. Within the past few weeks
no fewer than thirty young wolves
have been brought to the county audi
tors Office. Not only have dens of
them been found in the little belts of
native timber in Shelby county, such
as Galland's grove, but they have
been found in the pastures on several
of the farms that have been titled for
several years. The wolf likes to dig
her home in some sharp point, or
knoll. No old wolves have been kill
ed. Either they or the hunters are
too wary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Not Satisfied.

A gentleman of this city who is
close to the Rock Island road, and at
the same time has the commercial in
terests of Atlantic at heart, has sug-
gested to this paper compromise on
the Audubon branch schedule of the
Rock Island road which would over
come the objections of everybody in
clined to be fair, to the present sched-
ule.
He suggests that the morning train
to Audubon return to Atlantic at II
O'Clock noon, instead OF IL o'clock as
under the recent schedule, and l:50 as
under the present schedule. This
change would give an hour longer in
Audubon than the recently re-
iected schedule gave and would
give visitors from the north
almost two hours longer than the
scant forty-fve minutes they now have
in Atlantic.
The Democrat looks upon the sug-
gestion as very good one and one
which should be satisfactory to- every
body into whose composition enters
more of the man and less of the pork.
-Cass County Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
The New Court House.

The election for new court house
! tax comes June IL, two weeks from
next Tuesday. Every voter in the
county ought to examine the question,
inform himself and vote. We think II
, ought to carry.
1t surely isn't good business policy
to patch up the old court house. Put
ting in new and expensive Walt this
year will only provide for the Audi
tors and Recorders offices. Ii will
be unsightly on the outside and it will
obstruct the light in both offices.
Light is already scarce in both of
them. Then that doesn't provide good
vaults for the clerk and treasurer, as
the old vaults are not thought to be
fire proof, So then in a few years new
vaults for those Offices ought 10 be
made. The roof on the building isn't
good. With the expensive patching
and repairing only a bungling and
unsatisfactory building will be had
then. II is like repairing old shoes
or old clothes, it often IS better econo-
my to cast them of and buy new. 1t
is like repairing an old board walk.
Most people here in town are tearing
up board walks when they get old,
and putting down cement ones, be-
cause the cement ones are cheaper In
the long run, besides adding to the
appearance Of the property. So II is
with the old and new court house.
Hal Mantz has good article in
this issue on the question. He pre-
sents the necessity of preserving the
records in good vaults, He presents
the question OF how much it will cost,
II you have 81 900 worth of property
which the assessor lists the extra mill
and half for the court house will
make but 81 cents. But the chances
are, as we understand, that some Of
the county levy is about ready to come
OF and even il the court house quest
ion carries the chances are county
taxes will not be increased To more
than they are now.
The assurance of the board that
they will not exceed the $500 for
building and furnishing the building,
is having u good effect. The people
believe them. 1t can be done. Make
the specifications SO it will cost within
that amount and then require the
contractor to follow the specifications.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
COMMENCEMENT Week.

Sunday evening the sermon to the
graduates was preached by Rev. A.
A. Walburn in the Methodist church,
The building was crowded to its full
capacity. The music, under di.
rection of Mrs. Smith was of very
high order, being as good, we believe,
as any ever executed here by home
talent. The sermon was from the text
"Covet earnestly the best gifts" 1t
considered at length what some of the
best gifts are, knowledge, wisdom,
character, etc. 1t was eloquent and
inspiring,
The class day exercises of the grad
uating class occurred in the high
school room yesterday afternoon be-
fore large company of friends.
VIM. Kile, the class president, was
not able to attend because of the crit
ical condition of his little sister.
With the exception of the much re-
GREETED absence of his Grafton on the
Advantages of Athletics" the pro-
gram was performed in creditable
manner excellent in every part. AS
sometimes happens, the occurrences
growing ont of the antagonism of the
Seniors and Juniors afforded much
opportunity for fun at the expense of
different members.
The class entered to music by Mrs.
Dietrich and Misses Lena Pound and
Lulu Doak gave piano duet. Helen
Walburn then delivered an Grafton
in which she showed the advantage of
the life of purpose over the life adrift,
She handled her subject deity and
her speech was we'll received. Clara
Oelke next gave humorous history
OF the different members of the class,
keeping her audience in continual
laugh, Mrs. DR.. Brooks sang u
solo in her best manner, after which
duologne was presented by Drusa
Ross and Curtis Earhart. This mum
Der gave the Juniors the heaviest hit
of the afternoon. Each Junior was in
dividually scored by these two Sen
iors in way keenly appreciated by
those acquainted with the late class
struggles.
After the Juniors had composed
themselves, Anetta Earhart prophe-
sled as to the. future of each member
of the Senior class, and saw all pur-
suing courses destined to bring honor
to class and school alike. Franc l..
Anderson, class donor, then gave
each graduate small present, sug-
gested by popularity of that per-
sons past or apparent future, enter
tanning the audience with her aptness.
Vida Masterson followed with the
farewell address, doing her work well
Both the Senior and Junior class
songs were well executed, but the
Junior song, accompanied by some
acting and many hits at the expense
of the Seniors was one of the best
things of the afternoon. Mr.. Hooker
spoke few appropriate words in fare
we'll.
We understand the classes, with
appropriate and imposing ceremonies,
last evening buried the Ratchet.
Tomorrow evening graduation will
occur at the Methodist church, Presi-
dent Shelton, of Simpson, making the
address.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Increasing Their Circulation.

The First National Bank, of Audu-
bon, is increasing its circulation. 1t
has had the right to issue $50, 600 of
its own money. For the past few
years it has had $4,000 out and is
now issuing the other $4,000. They
have $4,000 worth of United States
bonds deposited with the national
treasury to protect this money. So
this money they are putting out with
the VanGorder signature on is as
good as the government, and that is
as good as anything on this mundane
sphere,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

DR.. Richards, the occulist and OPP
tician has located in the Office former
ly occupied by DR.. Jackson one door
north of DR.. Brooks office, where he
can be found every afternoon. Ex-
animation of the eyes free. Charges
for glasses reasonable and all work
Guaranteed. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Mrs. John Carl died at her home in
this city yesterday after sickness of
only few days. They moved in
from Viola township recently. She
was daughter of John Schrader, who
lives on the old nursery place, north
of town. Mrs. Schrader was in a
dangerous condition today, because
OF the shock caused by the death of
her daughter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Campbell Bros. show Tuesday ex-
ceeded the expectations of our people
in size and merit. IL was also clean
and honorable show as shows go. No
gambling or rutiianism accompanied
it. The attendance was not large.
People too busy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

You should look up our new prem
ium on dishes. You can get as much
for your money as at any store in
town and ticket with each five cent
purchase and when you have traded
to the amount of $500 you can com
mence to draw those dishes at the
Fair Store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

The Campbell Bros. show man
ayers Tuesday bought team Of Hen
ry Sunberg, paying him $427.50 for
them. They were nice pair OF
horses, iron gray, weighed perhaps
1900 apiece and were well broke.
That was good price.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
G. A. r.

The members of the G.. A. II. and
all old soldiers are requested To meet
in the hall over the postofiice at 10 a.
IN. Sunday SO as TO march in body
to the Presbyterian church to attend
services.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Jens S. Johnson, the jeweler from
Thornton, has arrived. He has been
advertising to open up in the front of
Craney's store, but has changed to
the Rippey & Co. drug store. 1t is a
good location.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

If you have the headache, weak
eyes and a defective vision, see DR..
Richards. Many of the SO called in
durable headaches come from eye
strain. When corrected with glasses
the headache disappears. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

The following letters remain un-
claimed at the Audubon post Office for
the week ending May "A, 1905: T.
Backly, Miss Jennie Justesen, W alter
Mouroe, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Rose and
Otis w. Roe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

There will be an ice cream social at
the home of Geo. N. Higley. Viola
township, on Friday evening June
under the auspices of the Young Peo-
Piles Alliance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. John Weighton are
parents of an infant daughter born
Monday evening. Congratu-
lations are due To them. Mrs.
Weighton has been in Chicago hos
pital the past few weeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

w. B. Fryburger, former operator
at the Rock Island depot, has been
transferred to Metz, this state, and
given the position of agent. He has
moved to that place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Humiston are away
on vacation, being at Cedar Rapids
this week. Mr.. Daggett, of Ralston,
is supplying here as c.. q N. w.
aUant
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

VIII O'COnnell went over to Persia
q few days ago by order of the Grand
Chancellor to investigate the condi-
ton of the X. p. lodge there, they
having recently lost their lodge room
by fire.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

The Epworth League services for
Sunday evening will be in charge of
Misses Ruth Watson and Martha
Houbbold, Missions among Latin
peoples will be their theme. Remem-
Der the time is sharp.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Good Girl Wanted.

Wanted, good girl to do general
house work. Good wages and perma-
nent position. DR.. u. s. MULLINS,
ATLANTIC, La.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

0. p. Tyler, old time and prominent
resident of near Hamlin, now of Coun-
ell Bluffs, was greeting friends here
this week,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

We have our new spring stock of
millinery on for your inspection. All
are invited to call and see our stock.
tt HAYS & BAKER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

r. c. White Leghorn and Partridge
Cochin eggs, for sale, Sl.00 per set
ting of 10. VIM. Doffing Extra, Iowa.
10 w 2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Our -four is guaranteed. Try it,.
Corn, oats, hay and mill feed always
on hand. Phone al.
If PAT MCCALL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

There was something doing in po-
lice court this morning. DRINKS,
fights and bad threats.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Don't buy cheap John piano when
you can buy a good one. We have
over 20 different makes. We make
monthly quarterly payments from
So. 90 per month. MOrrissey & Ruhs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Misses Emma and May Johnson
were passengers to Atlantic yesterday
to attend the wedding of friend.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Three pounds English walnuts for
25c at the Fair Store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Miss Tony Kobe returned to her
home in Omaha yesterday after visit
at the Hahn home in this city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Go to Gleason Bros, for home
made candies, fruits etc. Matthias
hnildinp
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
AUDUBON MARKETS.

T.. >. McLerau, ID. ID. S., office
ov,r Brorson's Drug Store Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

will make a special price on la
dies walking skirts to close out few
that | have in stock. /. w. BAKER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

J. L. Rippey received telegram
yesterday that his father, who lives
at Winterset, had had stroke of
apopleXy. Mr.. Rippey left on the noon
train for WinterSct,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Gard of Thanks.

James II. Blake and Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Coffman desire to thank the
many friends who so kindly lent their
aid and comfort during the sickness
and death of the wife and daughter
Mrs. Beatrice Coffman Blake.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Hides wanted at Doaks at the high
est market price. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Buy your pianos and organs of
Morrisey & Ruhs and you will get
value received.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

DR.. {. e. Brooks, Dental Office
over Talbott's Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

A. A. Eddy sells Rex Stock Food
Co.'S goods, including lice and mite
killer. 2Ow3
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Try the Fair Store and notice the
large sack of nuts for % cents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Mrs. COnybeare has been quite sick
the past few weeks. She is some
better at present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Doctor Richards will be in Gray
next Wednesday May 3lst.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Rev. Johnston, of Carson, will
occupy the pulpit at the Christian
church in this city next Sunday both
morning and evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Plenty of money for farm loans.
LEFT, BoYSEN q BEASON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Remember the Farmers Home is the
place to get a square meal for 20 cents
when you are in town. j. Il. Kelgor,
PrOr. 10 "
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

F. Fl. Adams is in Des MOines this
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

L. ]. Rippey and family returned
Friday from Kingsley.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

See John Musson if you are in need
of good corn pillow, buggy or any
thing in the implement line. wi
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Webster for cobs. Phone 80.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

!. w. Baker has plenty of Ohio po-
tatoes, which he will sell for 25 cents
per bushel in lots of ten bushels or
more,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
CUT IN SUGAR RATES.
seduction Of 10 Cents From New York
TO the Missouri River.

CHICAGO, July Further radical cuts
IN freight rates on sugar will probably
result in speedy settlement OF the rate
war. AT a meeting yesterday of executive
otfcers Of Western and Gulf lines the fol-
loving committee was authorized to con-
Ter with the Eastern trunk lines and agree
on new basis Of rates satisfactory to all
Hnes j, II, Hiland, voe-president OF the
St. Paul system; w B Biddle, vice presi-
dent OF the Rock Island system; D. Miller,
Nce-president OF the Burlington system,
ana D NJ, Johnson, assistant vice-president
OF the Gould lines.
AZ the meeting it was announced that
enother cut Of 10 cents in thu rate on sugar
IRON, New York to Missouri River points
had been promptly met by similar cut
IN the rate from New Orleans to the Mis-
sour River, The normal rates are ~ cents
per 100 pounds from New York to the Mis-
souri River and 23 cents from New Orleans
tothe Missouri River. The rate to-day are
~ - cents from New Orleans to Missouri
NiVer POINTS and 30 cents from New York
70 the same points. or rs cents less than
the normal rate from New York and 20
cents cents less than the normal rate from New