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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Soren r. Nelson was born in Dem
mark in 1876. When one year old his
parents moved to Germany where he
was educated in the German language
His ambition in life was to become a
teacher, and at the end of the course
was given a test examination and
offered position as assistant instructor
to run two years. He was then fifteen
years of age. His mother died during
his fourteenth year and few weeks
later his father passed to the world be-
yond. He was now confronted with
the great responsibility of caring for
the family. Friendsin America learned
of his misfortunes, and soon money was
on the way to bring the family to the
United States. On his arrival in Iowa
he went to Woodbine Normal and fit
ted himself for teaching, and has fol-
lowed the profession for nine years
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Nels Jensen has filled the office of
Coroner for one term to the satisfaction
of everybody. Since coming to this
country he has worked in Atlantic for
six years with the Osborn people, when
he moved his family to Elkhorn where
he lived till coming to Audubon. He
was working for Mr. George Hoover
when Hersman Il Son expressed the
desire to move out of the county Then,
seeing, business opportunity he pul-
chased their stock and the firm name
OF Nels Jensen X Company was attach
ed to the business directory of Audubon.
He now desires to be considered Il cam
didate for Coroner His large under
taking business is peculiarly adapted to
the Office, as it has been his life's work,
and Nels himself possesses all the
characteristics of a first class man, and
whose word would not be questioned.
He asks your vote for the nomination
June 20.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

For thirty years to our knowledge the
records of Audubon county have not
been kept in such fine condition as at
present. The impressions made in the
books of Record by the aid of Book
Type Writing Machine are as plain as
printing. BY the advice of MIR. Ed
Wood, the present Recorder, ii was in
stalled and is untold worth to the
county. Mr.. Wood came to Audubon
county when II very small boy and
lived for some time in Oalltield, then
moved to Extra. His father dying
when he was quite young left the fam
lily in his care. While toiling hard he
was ever alert for an education, and
soon became recognized teacher of
ability. -Four years he was principal of
the Kimballton schools, from which he
was elected to the Office which he
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14


S. NJ. Gardner came to Audubon
county in 1881 and settled in Greeley
township where he bought and devel-
oped his fine farm. Six years ago,
desiring better school facilities for his
children he moved his family to Audu-
bon, but travels to and fro his farm and
is hard working farmer six months of
the year. He has been Greeley town
ships clerk for six years. Was Il COM
promise candidate for Representative
nine years ago. Spoke before Commit
tee on Railroads i'm the interest OF the
Delano Bill Stands for Roosevelt,
Dolliver, Allison and Cummins. Gle
considers defeat for Cummins is a
victory for the railroads. In favor of
Iowa industries, packing houses, rapid
transportation, cheaper passenger rates,
and il elected would see that the people
get square deal All his interests are
centered in Audubon county.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Mr.. Charles S. White was born and
raised on a farm and came to Audubon
county with his parents, the lamented
Col. d. q. White and wife, and settled
near Hamlin. Charles S., being of a
studious turn, his spare moments We're
applied to study. He gradually acquir-
ed knowledge and on reaching mans
estate decided to make the law his pro-
fession. He took a law course at the
State University and graduated with
high honors. He came to Audubon
and in connection with Attorney Hal
Mantz practiced his profession, until
the primary election two years ago,
when he was nominated by a large ma
jority. The election returns gave him
an overwhelming majority over his
opponent. He has served the people
beyond criticism.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Our subject, Mr.. j. c. Bonwell, needs
no introduction to the voters of Audu-
bon county. Ola good old Ohio family,
he went to the front when our country
called for help; was captured by the
enemy, paroled and sent home He re-
enlisted and served to the end of the
war. From Bull Run to Blakely he
saw service and was honorably dis
charged. Coming to Viola township
with his family in 1876 he bought the
fine farm he now lives on. For the last
seven years he has been member of
the Board of County Supervisors. His
great aim has been the practice of rigid
economy in county expenditures. He
stands for the control of corporations,
and all other reforms, state and nation
al, and for the reelection of Senator
Dolliver. Asks your vote for Represen-
tative at the primaries June 20.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Mr.. Fred Nermilya was born in APP
panoose county, Iowa, thirty-nine years
ago, where he spent his boyhood days
and received his education. He came
to Audubon county sixteen years ago
and went into business in Audubon
where he has resided ever since. BY
his strict attention to business and a
determination to practice the principle
of honesty and truth in all his dealings
he has built for himself the largest
trade for the amount invested of any
merchant in Audubon county. Mr..
Vermilya was raiseda Republican, and
has always voted the ticket and feels
free to ask favor at your hands. His
twenty years experience in business
makes him fully competent to conduct
the office above criticism.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Charles r. Darland, the subject on
the opposite page, is considered one of
Audubon county's most successful and
been much sought for; the districts
often subscribing to pay extra salary
above that of the township. Fol years
past the office of County Superintend-
and he has devoted his time (when not
in the school room) at college, until he
has acquired qualifications which make
him most desirable man for the posi-
ton. His character is unquestionable,
habits excellent, is in the prime of life
where work is Il pleasure, advancement
a watchword, and hustle virtue.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

George r. Kellogg has beena resident
of Audubon county for the past nine
years, and for six years Deputy County
Treasurer, and is conversant with all
the methods of the Office, having had
full charge for the past nine months: is
well acquainted with the descriptions
of lands and the owners, and with all
the requirements of a County Treasurer,
and asks your kind consideration Of his
candidacy. He is in no sense bank
candidate, and under no obligations to
any bank or banker in Audubon coun-
ty or the State of Iowa; and if nomi-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

When such men as George Nj. Ross
asks the people OF Audubon county for
their prerogative with which to trans
act their business, it should be granted
without one question being asked. He
came to Audubon county in 1878 and
bought the south half of section twenty
in Cameron township, and there he is
today; a man whom everybody is
pleased to meet. OF this worlds goods
he has an abundance. House, barns,
granaries, all artistically arranged,
which shows that brains We're behind
the Drawn. He desires to be considered
a candidate for County Supervisor:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Mr.. o. b. Train, our present County
Auditor, is certainly the right man for
the position he asks. MIR. Train has
been in Audubon County about fifteen
years; five years of this period he was
bookkeeper for Mr.. +. n Taggart; was
deputy, postmaster under Mr.. G. b.
Russell, then was Deputy Auditor
through the terms of Mr.. Greenwaldt.
Mr.. Train is honest, competent, and an
excellent officer. He is serving his first
term and asks your kind consideration
of his candidacy for second term.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Mr. searles is serving his first term
on the Board of Supervisors. He has
proven himself the same painstaking
prudent business tinancier for the
county that he is for his own private
affairs. His business sagacity has been
very valuable to Audubon county.
Ever alert for the county's welfare and
quite reserved on untried experiments
He believes in taxation for the county's
necessities, but not for the unnecessar-
les that will burden the taxpayer He
believes in a wise distribution of the
peoples money for safe keeping, and
every officer doing his duty.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Twenty-three years ago Mr.. Bison
came to Audubon county and took up
his residence at the county seat, associ-
ating himself with the Cloughly Broth
ers in conducting their drug store.
Later he bought out a stock of goods in
went into business on his own account.
A few years later, he, with MIR. o. F.
lde, formed a partnership to buy and
ship stock, and for many years they
have done an active business along that
line. In connection With the drug bus
mess he has seen the s1strennosity of
life" He asks your support for the NOM
ination of Supervisor for south part of
the county June 20.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

About twenty-six years ago Mr.. w.
d. Stanley settled in Sharon township,
where he lived for thirteen years, and
then moved to Hamlin township,
where he has resided for the past thir-
teen years. Without solicitation on
his part he, at one time, was elected to
the Board of Supervisors of our county
where he served his party for three
years. He now asks your favorable
consideration for his candidacy for the
Office of Sheriff.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14
TWENTY YEARS OLD.

mated and elected to the office will use
his best efforts toward the adoption of
loaning the county moneys to the bank
or banks that will pay the largest rate
of interest on such deposits, and in all
ways conduct the office to the best in
terests of the tax payers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Mr.. A. G. Harmon came to Audubon
county in the year A. ID. 1881, and for
seventeen years lived in Douglas town
ship where he labored as hard as man,
can labor, on farm. Having had a
previous knowledge of cabinet work,
and seeing an opportunity when
Messrs. Herseman Brothers moved to
Audubon, to again work at his trade,
he moved his family to Audubon, where
he has been living since. He has been
in the employ of Messrs. Will and Ed
andin the same line of work as before.
He would be pleased to receive the
nomination as Coroner, June 20.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Mr. t. j. Essington, of Extra town
ship, is one of the prosperous farmers
OF Audubon county. His lovely home
near Brayton is seen and admired by
the passengers on the Rock Island rail-
way as they go to and from the county
seat The fine house with its orchard,
the roomy cattle lots with large barns,
and the hogs in the field fenced with
with woven Wire, shows what thrift
will do. Mr.. Essington was member
of the Board of Supervisors from 1884
to 1887, and served with honor to him
self and satisfaction to his party. He
desires again to be candidate for the
office.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

Horace M. Bartlett was born on a
farm in Audubon county where he liv-
ed with his parents until he was sixteen
years old when he was appointed depot
agent and operator at Brayton; having
acquired previous knowledge that fitted
him for the position. He eventually
took up the occupation of farming
again, and is now the owner of fine
farm stocked with blooded hogs and
cattle. Mr.. Bartlett desires the nomi-
nation for Sheriff at the primaries.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

On the 18th day of August, 1887, Mr..
ID. w. Fullerton came to Audubon
countyan settled Oh Il farm in Melville
township, where he lived fornine years
when he moved to Audubon, and has
since made that city his home. For
eight years he has been an officer of
peace in Leroy township For three
Years be has been road work contractor
under the new law. He would be
pleased to receive the nomination for
Sheriff at the hands of the Republican
primaries June 20.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14

George Cosson, candidate for the
office of County Attorney, is now serv-
ing his first term. He asks a second
term upon his record. During his term
of office since January l, 1905, he has
placed in the county treasury nearly
81, 10000 in fines and penalties. He
has commenced or prosecuted over
thirty actions and proceedings of differ
ent kinds, and has been successful in
all except one trial ON Indictment in
the District Court, and one preliminary
before the Justice of the Peace He has
tried all the cases alone and the county
has been to no expense in hiring assis-
tlnt counsel He believes in the ration
al enforcement of all the law against
the rich and poor alike, without fear or
favor. He believes that an officers
chief concern is to be true to his oath of
office, and that the obligation is just as
binding during the first term us the
second
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-14
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now holds, and to which he aspires for
the second term. His works show that
he has the necessary qualifications, ac-
curacy, efficiency and industry.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

Nov, Sam Potter" nterposed the girl, "you
needn't tell me he is nothing but an old book
worm"
l don't say that" replied Potter hastily. "On
the contrary, he is the best of good fellows witt,
men. But know for fact that he not only
does not care for the society of women, but is
positively afraid of them. How in the world he
ever selected this giddy hotel can't understand
Dld you see how he kept his eyes straight ahead
OF him when he marched up the steps?"
Yes, rejoined Miss Norton shortly, "and II
was an insult to all of u.s. He should be taught
to use his eyes l don't believe he doesn't like
women, and he looks nicer than any Of Won fel.
lows. am going to see that he has a good
time"
oh Lord" groaned Potter, in mock dismsy,
the poor, poor man. Well" laughing, 81 wash
my hands OF the whole game. His blood shan't
be on my head" and the party went in to din.
ner.
lew minutes later the professor entered the
dining room, whispered few words to the head
waiter and was shown to table where there
were two men, both of whom greeted him warmly.
He knows the Prices" whispered Edith Nor.
ton to the girl next to her. ''I'm gcing to ask
Harry Price to introduce him.
The professor and the Price brothers had inst
lighted their cigars, and were standing at the
head OF the porch steps, when Miss Norton an.
preached them. Matthews took furtive lool,
at the beautiful girl, and sidled a step away
but she at once opened a conversation with the
other men that was comprehensive that he
fell himself included, and the next moment he
was presented.
Edith kept up steady flow of small talk that
left the professor no lOophole of escape, and she
skillfully led him into the conversation
"Have you ever been here before, Professor
Matthews?" she asked.
"Yes-no-that is" stammered the professor.
IL have seen photographs of this region"
"Oh but they don't do it justice said the
girl, enthusiastically. Isn't the moon beautiful? !?
And the stars-don't they seem so much nearer
and brighter and more numerous?
''Er-the stars brighter" floundered the un-
happy man. "Oh, yes, quite so. You see, the
air up here" he began, feeling more at ease as
he saw a chance to explain something.
''Have you seen the lake by moonlight" IN.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

: tnink you know what mean,'' replied the
professor quietly. 1T is because if did should
only be miserable afterward know your nosi
tion IN society, Miss Norton, and know enough
~ 'ie men OF your set to realize that 1 must only
appear ridiculous in your eyes"
Never that replied the girl esrnestl,. d..
lleve me- never that. I want to ask Won to for
give me, Professor Matthews for what was orr
glnaiy shameful whim-you see I confess Rut
aiter you nave forgiven me, for know you will,
l want to ask you to go little farther and he n
friend OF mine; a very dear friend if you will"
Please don't judge me by tonight have bet
ter stuff in me, really. And don't think that
men IKE you ever suffer by comparison with the
exquisltes who caper through the world of fash
ION: Won't you shake hands and wish me better
luck than to fall in love with one of those?" she
ended quizzica]ly.
The professor reached over and took the girls
hrm white hand in warm clasp. ''I will 70 a
step farther than that" he said smiling, his
heart leaping at her words 'T will wish Won
the bad fortune of falling in love with a solemn,
pedantic chap who knows more about the go.
clety of the ancient Egyptians than he does Of
that of the modern Americans; who lust ESCAPES
being poor; who-but that's a bad enough fu.
ture as 1t stands"
i was never so much impressed" said Miss
Norton softly, with fortune tellers who read only
the past"
The professor frightened his grasp ON the girls
hand, as she sought gently to withdraw it. He
felt as though the moonlit world was suddenly
vibrant with melody falling star streamed
through the sky and disappeared behind clump
Of trees, and as they watched it the man smiled
when I was boy in the country" he said
slowly, "the fellows who went out walking with
the girls at night always claimed forfeit when
they Saw shooting star"
Edith looked quickly at the professor, who was
gazing at her with longing in his eyes, his bash
fuluess long since scattered to the winds by the
old, old song that was singing in his heart.
For beginner" said the girl, dropping her
eyes before the mans ardent gaze, "you are doing
very WE'LL"
And then the dead philosophers turned in their
graves.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
T HE RIM l N A L

Gus in its completeness, and must have cost a
very large sum.
The press alone, which was of the most up'to.
date manufacture, weighed twenty-five tons, and
the engraved copper and steel plates, the tools,
and indeed, the complete outfit could only have
been purchased and made by men of considerable
mechanical and scientific attainments.
Chemical science has also been adapted by the
modern criminal TO his own evil ends. 1t will
be remembered that, less than year ago, lady
staying in a French hotel was made insensible in
her sleep by poisonous gas injected through a
hole bored in the wall near the head OF her bed,
and then robbed.
Drugged cigars figure frequently in novels which
deal with crime, but in real life they are q
complete novelty. The first victim was Prof.
de Gubernatis, who, travelling on the Lyons and
Mediterranean Line, accepted cigar from an
affable stranger, and woke up TO find himself
minus the contents of his purse $500 Few
chemists would be able to so doctor a cigar
that it would produce sleep without the taste
OF the drug betraying itself to the smoker. Be,
sides, the average crook runs as few risks posi-
ble and there is always the contingency that he
might get hold of the drugged weed himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

Ing the girl about himself His had been life
OF almost ceaseless struggle against adverse cir
cumstances, and as he talked the memory of his
battles stirred the man. He was not given to
condolences, but succumbing to the spell of the
night and his witching companion he threw off
the shackles of a long silence.
Beginning with his childhood on poor little
farm in Western Pennsylvania, the professor told
how he had educated himself in the nights that
followed days of toll. He told how he had worked
his way through college, after winning a schol-
arship and how he had struggled to make home
for his invalid mother and two younger sisters
when his fathers death made them dependent on
him.
Tenderly he spoke of his little family and of
their solicitude for him; of how his aged mother
nightly stole into his room to kiss him good night
as she had done since he was a small boy. With
a touch Of happiness, rather than OF pride, he
pictured the cosy little home he had made for
thes three helpless ones, and as he talked the girl
in the boat saw how it was that he had had no
time for frivolous things.
Long before the professor had finished Miss
Norton was condemning herself for what she had
done For an evenings sport and to crafty
caprice she had disturbed this mans peace OF
mind and she knew he would never quite regain
II The tears came to her eyes as she listened TO
his earnest words, and suddenly he stopped talk
ing
The other boats had one by one returned 10
the landing stage, and only few of the hotel
windows cleaned yellow in the night. Long ago
the orchestra had stopped, and there was dead
silence on the lake.
The professor spoke again. this time gravely,
almost sadly "I do not know" he said, "how
came to tell you what 1 have and vet / cannot
say I regret it. What I do regret, and l am
frank about it, is that | was so weak as TO ao-
oon,nonv Won tonight. Even at the risk of being
unpaardonably rude, should have made some ex'
cuse and left you. -,
'Miss Norton, I have never before met girl
like Won, and am very much of barbarian, as
vou have probably discovered. | came to this
nlace to rest, little knowing there were so many
people here and shall leave it with feeling OF
unrest in my heart that will never be stilled'
These few hours with you have showed me how
much happiness there is in life that l can never ever
have. You will pardon me, hope, II l say tnat
II dare not share your society again. even II you
were kind enough to permit 1T.
'owhat do you mean?" asked the girl in 10"
tone
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
H A S A I'D E D

wholesale tobacco shop; in the other the strong.
room of the criminal court itself was attacked
and ten thousand roubles secured.
In the rare cases where neither gas nor cleo
tricity is available, modern science has provided
the criminal with another agent Of destruction,
which is in its way, one of the most wonder
full discoveries of modern times Known as
''rhermit" it is a compound of powdered alum
mum, and another simple substance prepared,
we believe, from oxide of iron.
Laid upon a piece of iron steel and lighted
it burns with tremendous heat eating its way,
noiselessly and rapidly, through any thickness of
metal. "Thermit" may be carried about with
perfect safety. Only a very small amount is
needed, and it can be rapidly gnited with the
aid of a spoonful of spirits of wine
So much for safe-breakng. Now, with regard
to some of the other aids to crime which the
progress of science and invention has enabled the
breaker to adapt TO his own evil uses. It
is hardly necessary, perhaps, to mention the cleo
trio poeket-lamp. Yet its superiority over the
hot, smelly, old-fashioned bullseye is so great
that il has been universally adopted by the pro.
fession Electricity is also employed Tor other
purposes by the criminal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
Dinner-Pail Philosophy
r is the parent Of perseverance,.

PRAYER is the parent of perseverance.
Nothing is conquered until self is overcome,
The heart that loves must be prepared to suffer.
No man finds himself until he is willing to be
lost.
Be on earth what good people hope to be in
heaven
If you would succeed, learn to know what you
can't do.
We are willing to admit the depravity Of our
neighbors.
Unmerited applause has been responsible for
many failure.
Men who lie easily get into many places where
they lie hard.
Greatness depends not upon the things we do,
but the way we do them.
Try to be better than yourself instead of bet.
ter than others.
Strawberries come and strawberries go, but
prunes go on forever.
The surest, best and quickest way to kill time
Is by hard work.
Keep your promises even though the doing so
causes you Inconvenience.
A man is never happy until he has ceased to
care whether he is or not
woman never really enjoys hurting mans
feelings unless she loves him.
When young husband boasts OF home cooking
the recording angel gets Indigestion.
Some men are so lucky that when they lose
their purses there was never anything in them.