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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Miss Louise Hickman, daughter
of Mr.. Henry Hickman, is reported
as being quite i'll at the family
home over in Audubon township.
Her sister, Mrs. Mena Hickman,
passed several days last week out
there helping care for her.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Z. S. Judge Mcpherson at Kansas
City refuses to allow the express
companies to deliver liquor shipped
to parties in that state.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Woman's fondness for dry goods
and mans love for wet goods are the
tive things which break up most
marriages, says learned Judge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Vengeance appears to be abroad.
At ball game in Alabama last Sun
day stroke Of lightning killed five
men and burned 25.-Pathfnder.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

P. A. Campbell, a graduate of
Ames College is assistant professor
OF agriculture in the University of
Maine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Attorney ]. NJ. Graham, of Audu-
bon, was circulating around upon
our streets, Sa turday, shaking
hands with his many friends and
at the same time looking after bus
mess matters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

At Albuquerque, New Mexico, the
Valsdictorian address at the com
mencement exercises of the High
School recently was delivered by a
young Chinaman. He is preparing
to enter Yale College and is excep-
tionally bright.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

In the treasury at Washington
they have scales which weigh SO ex-
actly and minutely that if you place
two pieces of paper on them, one
blank and the other with your name
written upon it, the difference in
weight is noted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

They have erected new grand
stand at Athletic Park placed a
covering on top, put wide piece
of wire netting in front and now
the spectators have a high-up scoop
in which to watch the game.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

If the Czar of Russia's baby son
reaches manhood he will be Lord ov-
er 100 palaces with more than 80,
600 attendants, and his private es-
tates of millions of acres will yield
an annual income of ten million dol
lars. That is to say, If.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Two brothers of Rev. Wieland
came down from Carroll the latter
part of the week to pay their res
pect to him before he started
away on his vacation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21
She has costumes by the dozen,
Everything that you can guess,
But she's never had reason
To get wedding dress. .-Ex.
A family who has three pairs Of
twins have them named,
Kate and Duplicate.
Peter and Repeater.
Max and Climax.

"Do you think there is anything in
the theory that Strawberries cause
insanity
81 don't know but there is. When
they were selling for IS cents box
my wife said she was just crazy for
some"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Will Wissler and wife went up
into Melville township, Saturday
afternoon, and passed Sunday at
the home of their relatives, John
Naylor and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Let US remember, said the heir
ess, chat money is not alp
"Oh, I'll not forget that. There's
you. I can't have the money alone
don't you know"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Ralph Tilley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Tilley, of this city, went to
Chicago, Saturday, where he will
visit his brother few days and if
he strikes a job, will remain there
for an indefinite time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Mrs. William Fulton has received
word from Oklahoma that her
mother, Mrs. Sarah Bailey, is not
enjoying very good health these
summer days
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Maffett and
their two children, of Grundy Cen
ter, arrived here on Saturday even
ing to visit few days at the home
OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

They have placed crossing in
the south part of town near the
James Kelsey residence which
makes it mighty handy for the
people in that region when it rains.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

A number of cement crossings
have been put in the past week.
Among them was one which was
laid up by the Congregational
church and another between the
Hansen and Doffina drug stores.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Waits are
being visited by her sister and hus-
band from over in Illinois. 80 Fri
day Mr.. Peter Christensen, the land
man, loaded his wife and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Waits and their chill
dren, the visitors from Illinois, Miss
Florence McAnich and Mr.. Fred
Minis into his automobile and away
they went for the Walter Temple
woods below town where they pic
niced and had good time the whole
glad afternoon; and they do cay
that there were many fish caught.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Ebbe J. Hansen, of Extra, aud
Otto Schuman, south of town, have
had telephones placed in their resi-
dences.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21
jl(1sos
A lock of Dickens hair brought
forty dollars at auction not long ago.

Macknow, a Russian, nine feet
three inches tall is engaged to ex-
hibit in America
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Charles Jacobsen marketed a
fine bunch of cattle from his yards
last Saturday. 1t was a well-pre-
pared lot of stock; but then, Mr..
Jacobsen never has any other kind.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Uncle Fred Wahlert came home
Saturday evening from good visit
with his former neighbors down in
Rock Island county, Illinois.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Alfred Miller went out to Omaha
Saturday, to attend to business
matters there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Miss Addie Case came up from
Atlantic Saturday evening and
passed Sunday at the home of her
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. George Spen-
Ger, in this CITY,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

It is said that John D. Rockefeller
spells the word gentleman with al.
The poor man spells the proper
way
And never reaches fame;
The Millionaire can't spell at all
But he gets there just the same.
-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

The town of Alden is supplied
with electric lights from the Iowa
Falls plant six miles away.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Mrs. Charles Mae was called over
to Anita last Thursday evening by
the serious illness of her mother,
Uncle Nat McVey's wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

A Page county horse buyer re-
Gently sold 2l mules at an average
of $237. so head.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Kathlene and Gretchen Delahoyde
have returned from Cedar Falls,
where they are attending the State
Normal School and are at the home
of their parents Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Delahoyde, over southwest OF
Guthrie Center about seven miles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Miss Rose Pratt, who has been
trimmer at the Bernice Seibert mil
linery store, the past season, de-
parted for Lohrville the latter part
of the week, where she will Pass
some time visiting with her brother.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Earl Smith, former Rock Island
station agent and railroad accoun-
tant, but who for the past three
months has been teaching school
in the William Thielen district
closed his school Friday with one
of those old fashioned school pic
MICS, IN which the whole height bor-
hood joined hands, came loaded
with baskets full of ali manner of
good things. Many friends went
down from Extra and altogether
they had delightful time of it.
Although this was Mr.. Smiths first
term, it was certainly success.
Earl departed Saturday noon for
Omaha, where he has accepted "a
position in the General Freight Of
flee of the Burlington, as freight ac-
countant.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

All the past week there has been
medicine chow down in the Ath-
letic Park. Saturday night they
were to give away silver set con-
sisting of knives, forks, table and
tea spoons, a pickle fork and sugar
shell, to the most popular young
lady; to be decided by vote and
Little Marie Hunter won the prize.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

n. D. Powell has set good ex-
aJJple by judiciously trimming the
y les in front of his residence on
lsouth Carthage street. Now if
more of the residents in that part
of the town will go and do likewise
that thoroughfare will present a
much neater appearance.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21
Miss Ruth Statzell was on the
sick list few days last week.

Landlord E. A. Smith has had a
telephone placed in the Park Hotel
in this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Mrs. Dena Statzell went to Audu.
bon, Monday, to teach Reading in
the County Normal. Prof. Fred
Minis went to the same city to teach
in the County Normal and will in
struct in Didactics, Civics and
Phveice.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Miss Dell Snyder, sister of Mrs.
a. w. Harvev, finished her course
of study at the ST. Joseph's Acad-
emy in Des Moines, graduated with
honors on Thursday evening of
last week; returned to Extra and is
now at the home of her sister on
the Gene Wilson farm, west of
town
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21
He turned and gazed at her and

Resented it right scornfully;
In hopes to make amends. said he
"Pd like to add to my family tree,
A branch SO fresh and fair to see."
She answered Il don't care to be
tngrafted on rubber tree"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

! They began building that long
setring of cement sidewalk down in
Kickapoo Park, Monday morning.
1t commences at the Peter Jensen
home, runs past the Statzell and
Hansen homes, and go on to the
end of the street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Mr.. Jack Malloy, of Davenport,
one more of the Extra baseball
squad, arrived the latter part of
the week and will assist Basil Sar-
geant in the pantatorium. He has
all the Gear marks" of ball player
aud will be given place on the
Exira team
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Messrs. P. L. Whitted, Frank
Guidinger, Fred Bechtold and
Mr.. Turner, who lives OF the Doc
tor John Bishop farm north of
town, started Tuesday for the vi
cinity of Billings, Montana, where
they will all find chunk of the In
dian Reservation lands which are
to be thrown open for settlement.
While gone, Mr.. Whitted will visit
his son, Carl. who holds a good
position on the Burlington Rail
way; and Mr.. Bechtold will visit
his daughter, who is the wife of
Carl. MIR. Whitted will also visit
in Colorado and California, while
gone.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Rev. Father Weiland rector of
Holy Trinity Catholic church in
E1ira left Monday for Moultrie. o.
hio the scenes of his early life to
visit with relatives for a few days
then continue his travels to different
points in the east expecting to be
absent about three months. While
the good man is away the members
of the parish will be looked after by
Rev. Father Mcdonald of Audubon
who will drive down to Extra upon
three Sundays in each month to
minister unto the spiritual wants
of our people
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Miss Gertie Cousins returned
Saturday evening from short visit
with her father, Mr.. Joshua
Cousins, near Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Bud Rendleman returned the lat
ter part of last week from busi-
ness trip up into Minnesota aud
the Dakotas. He reported that
Charles Houston, who is up in
South Dakota looking after his
land, would be at home some time
THE week,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Dave Workman moved his family
from Harlan to Extra, the latter
part OF last week and is getting
settled in the Williams cattage on
upper Washington street. Mr..
Workman is shoemaker by trade
and will open shop in the room
occupied by Basil Sergeant and
his friend, Mr.. Malloy, with their
pantatorium. Mr.. Workman and
family are no strangers, he having
resided here few years ago and is
the father OF Mrs. Henry kroeger.
We welcome them to our little city,
aud to the business interests.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

You may talk of the Joy of the
brand new day,
OF the sun through your window
streaming,
When you wake from the silent,
darksome night,
And escape its troublous dream
ing.
But fairest to me of the fair de-
lights
That makes this earth a heaven,
Is the JOY of finding it half past
SIX,
When you thought it was half
past seven. Idea Woman's
Magazine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Following is the report of Extra
Station for the month of May, 1906:
Forwarded: Hogs, l5 care; Cat
tie, 10 cars; Grain, 3 cars; Miscell-
aneous, cars.
Reed: Lumber, cars; Sand, 4;
Flour, 8; Cement, 2; Salt, l; Tile,
Q; Implements, 2; Miscellaneous, 4
Freight Reed 1854 81
1865 80
Tickets and Baggage. 623 O2
Miscellaneous us-.-- AZ 2l
Total Total---.--------------$ 1895 "a
1926 tubs butter, 65,270 pounds
forwarded.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Van Gorder,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Van Gorder came
down from Audubon in the auto
mobile in the early part of last Fri
day morning. All of them except
Mr.. Van Gorder returned home af-
ter a short visit here; he remained
until the next afternoon with the
Edwin DelahnYde family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21
* Local News *

Mrs. Charles McCord is at the
home of her parents, George Huyck
and wife, having good visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Kirk Knox has finished painting
the Fullerton Lumber shed in this
city a dark brown color, which
makes that structure present very
pretty appearance. With cement
walk running the entire length of
the building on the south side and
east end, this company now has
their Extra shed in first class shape.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

Mr.. Charles kommes has resigned
the Treasurership Of the Extra
Creamery and Mr. A. S. Stone has
resigned from the board of directors
both designations were accepted.
Mr.. Stone was then elected to fill
the vacancy of Treasure and Mr..
Tharmish was elected to the board
of directors. The creamery is
doing flourishing business under
the able nagemeut of the butter
maker, Mr.. G. G. Nelson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-06-21

r Last Sunday, June l7th, was the
Maccabee Memorial Dav, and that
afternoon the members of the Extra
Tent met at their hall, marched
out to the cemetery and laid wreaths
of flowers upon the graves OF their
fallen comrades who lie sleeping
there. The following are the
names nf those who are buried
there: Frank Dafford, Frank Gauit
and George w. Guernsey.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-26
STAND FOR REFORM PROGRAM

The people care more Tor a straight
business reform program in the legisla
ture than for pledges about who shall
be senator
The Capital Journal has said over
and over that u was important "a
stand for the election Of United
States senator by the direct vote Of Oh,
people
BUT 1T rs FAR MORE IMPoR
TANT THAT THE PEOPLE SHALL
BE GIVEN AN ECONOMICAL sEs.
SION OF THE LEoIsGATURE, whose
work will meet with public approval
without taking tho referendum club
and hanging up all tho appropriations.
Tho referendum on thc last general
appropriation will bo sustained by a
vote of two 20 one. What will that
cost the taKpayofi
Whilo che big Portland banks are
oashiug lho silar, warrants ai par. arc
they not doing ii with state funlaf
WILL THEY NOT DEMAND INTER
Est on ALL SUCH WARRANTED
~ D. we'll known that all supplies are
costing The state NJ least ton por cent
more on account of having 90 take
time certificates in pay, VIII not tho
people have 90 pay ton per cont aui in.
iorcat on tho wholci
That Kind of q legislature will cost
ihc people hi least 100000 % $50.
600 iu Interest aud discounts before %
is settled up.
Tho people want more than a hght
over statement SO, I men ln the legis
nature who will stand for "a definite 90.
form program. A SESSION or THE
LEoIsLATURE THAT RESPECTS
BURINEsa PRINoIPIHs
The aght over r. unltci States soma.
Tor should he settled hy the direct vote
of the people with or without state.
msnt so. D.
Men can honestly i.ner as 90 that
matter but there arc feN. if any. who
sincerely question tbe right of ths pto
pie 30 elect senator D., the direct bal
lot.
nui uo one eau have any difference
OF opinion as ta the necessity for low
eriug state taxes. cutting on grafis
AMI other needed reforms
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-26
Tm GERMANS or FoRTy EIoHT

Muusey's Magazine for March has
leading Illustrated article on the
Germans in America. The writer esti.
mates that ave and half million
Germau-speaklug people have come TO
the United States. and that our coun-
try has l20O0,OOO Germans by birth or
descent
he pays a special tribute 20 the
Germans who took part iu the reyolu.
tion iu the middle of the last century
among whom was the father Of the ed
itors OF this paper
On this great epoch iu history Nun
sey's SAYS; "Iu lS4s Germany was
abage with revolution that failed.
By lbs failure the Fatherlaul lost years
of political progress, and the United
states gained about twenty thousand
OF the best young Germans OF that gen.
erstiou. Ina fact, what this country
owes 20 the Forty-EgLters can never
be told in an article OF a book. They
had been battling for a free aud united
Germany, and naturally were the frst
10 be In dghting trim when the strug.
gle for a free and united America be.
gan. They were writers, fighters, ora.
toEs-men who inevitably become the
leaders Of their fellows
To print anything like an adequate
list Of the names OF these mea would
make the next few pagss look like
the Milwaukee directory. To mention
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-26

passes over all the streetcar, railway
and steamship lines operating in Port.
land were sent to his Office He imme.
diately instructed his secretary TO re.
turn the passes with thanks.
Soon after January ! another batch
Of passes began to pour into his office
from the same companies, but be again
returned them. He also refused sever.
al gifts for himself and members Of his
executive board Of boxes Of cigars
from a wealthy business man.
Mayor Lane believes in paying for
what he receives, although he is a city
official Tie once remarked that these
favors would not be extended to him
II he was not the mayor Of the city.
and he did not see why he should ac
cept them any more readily as mayor
than II he was a private citizen. lie
did not propose to place himself under
any obligation 60 any individual or
corporation
The mayor has also attempted 90
discourage receiving gifts among city
officials who are directly responsible
to him. 10 is understood, however
that certain members Of the city coua.
ell readily accept passes and presents
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-26
THE LATE NEWT. FBRRELI

The departed was one Of the big.
hearted mcn-one Of the men who was
true 10 every obligation Of personal
friendship
whether at home. or az his camp In
the mountains, the visitor, rich or poor,
was received with a laugh and an open
hand.
Newt. Fcrrell was one Of nature 3
noblemen. and al who knew him at his
best had only the greatest admiration
for the man.
lie loved his friends. and had a kind
word for everyone. was generous 10 a
fault. and had more real religion than
The average.
Making no professions, yet his life
was full Of good deeds, little acts Of
kindness. and plenty Of good will and
good feeling.
10 will be remembered by all who
over mot him. as the soul Of honor aud
good Fellowship; he will be mourned by
bic friends while time lasts as one Of
The best men they ever know.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-26

Every person should learn just what
the red package looks like and the
economy in using Aliens self rising
.B 3. B. Flour II is the most nutri.
tious blend Of grains that can be made.
You know that easy digestion and
perfect assimilation Of food is neces-
sary for good health.
Any person can digest hot griddle
cakes. Boston Mullins Boston Brown
Bread or Fruit Pudding made from our
blend Of pure food -four, and the sim
plicity in making Il up and the assur-
ance Of having it just right, every
time. should be considered.
Ask your grocer for u and II he Is
out Of Il send his name TO US and We
will supply you with a sample pack
age free. Grocers who study your vel.
fare and their own profit, will supply
YOU with these goods az all times.
ALIENS b. b. b. FLOUR co.
Pacific Coast Factory, San Jose, cal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-26
CHARLES 0RIssEN DEAD.


Tho sad news comes from McMInu
willie of tho sudden death of Hon. Chns.
grisscu. mayor of McMinnvillc.
10 was brltor known as tho organic
or promoter aud president Of tho orc
gou Fire Relief Association.
Born in Switzerland, be- came 10
America early IN lifo. and was thor
oughly imbucd with American ideas.
ilc was one of The most progressive
and public spirited men in Oregon. Hir
hand. head, brain and heart were ever
ready 20 promote enterprise,
AZ an organizer he had no equal In
thc state. A. q public speaker he was
not surpassed As writer aud liter.
ary artist be- hai mo- superior
Several volumes of poetry and souv
ouirs, advertising the beautiful scenery
and grand natural attractions ~ ore
gon were from bic pen.
llc leaves "a cultured family 90 mourn
bis death, and MIS- friends are numbered
hy tho thousands all over Oregon.
Ills death was due 90 pneumonia. and
thus passes Goa one of the most active
and tiFrltss worker for tho common
wealth Boz tho larger sense
10 would hs hard 90 hnd a man 90 dll
Die place but bis example has pro
iugel hundreds who viii step into the
ranks and emulate bis example.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-26
ron STATE TREASURER


A number of gentlemen are paajing
over thr state who desire ihe ohice OF
state treasureT-fnr an there is in it,
and there is a great deal,
Most people know that onieial has
been pat on HAT salary after Janu-
au, 1907, % sl5oO a year BESIDES
m rs ALLOWED TO TAKE ALL m
oAN MAKE ON THE IDLE FUNDS
IN THE TREASURY
oue candidate gets on the oll chest.
uut ahout "publig office ID. public
trust " and h, makes no pledges what.
ever as 90 What De propose, to jo with
the income from surplus idle funds,
A candidate for state treasurer who
goes about posting autographs, aud re
lies ou sending che voter blotters. and
Who commits himself 90 no reform
whatever iu that office. OUGHT TO
Bn SAT UPON HARD BY HONEST
PEOPLE.
One candidate from eastern Oregon
the Hon, Jas H. Ailkin OF Hunting.
ton-has made himself very clear IA
his platform, that AN money received
from interest on state funds shall 90
into the state treasury, not in the
treasuFer's pocket,
Voters who want 90 uphold a caudi.
date WHO STANDS soUARELY
AND FLATLY. FOR A VITAL RE.
FORM, should vote solidly at the %,
rect primary for Mr Aitkin for the
nominee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-26

THERE'S "soAfETHIH' DOM"
Always al our yards In supplyiHl
builders with high grade lumber 10
all purposes We carry at all times .
full stock Of the best kiln dried ls
Der, flooring, laths, shingles, etc, oFdsH
are filled promptly at prices that az
composition. Near 8. p. depot,
Phone Sc.
GooDALE LUMBER 90