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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-05

Mrs. Henry GreathOuse Entertains
Complimentary to Mrs. Leo Games

An enjoyable occasion, indeed,
was the home picnic at the house
and upon the lawn of our pleasant
friend and neighbor Mrs. Henry
Greathouse, last Thursday at her
beautiful suburban home, north of
the city, given in honor of her
cousin, Mrs. Leo Games, of Ken
lucky.
AT an early hour before noon
their friends from country and
town came to pay their respects
and brought with them many bas-
kets and boxes of dainty yiands
and edibles. After the happy
greeting and ten thousand words
spoken to every second until they
became as one sweet sound, effer-
yescing from pent-up hearts. 1t
was music indeed to one who al
ready loves woman's sweet voice.
A short lull was for only a mo-
ment, while each and every guest
brought her offering to the rustic
picnic tables, already arranged for
the occasion. And such spread
Every dish known to the culinary
art was there displayed. Roast
beef, barbecued meats, chickens as
you liked them, bread light bread,
brown bread, corn bread, and all
kinds of bread, salads multiplied
and all kinds that can be made of
Vegetables, fowls of the land and
fishes of the sea. Cakes, pound
cakes, fruit cakes, nut cakes, angel
cakes, devil cakes, and thousand
kind of pies. Ye gods, could NOR
tails ask for morel Such feast
was never had before, and the adj
ded pleasure was the free and easy
manner of all; every woman with
rIasns-.-,-->.s- ,-sss-.
m herself a queehs a. carts were
trumps. Such reuni as these
mark the bounds increase
the bonds Of social friendly
t;es They are fraud with the
most pleasant recolled and we
are sure that each everyone
.;nlhold this affair inkhalls of
thIr memory as one pe most
pleasant GASES of theirE
AS a diversion, Mr. Jones,
bne Of the most entef ne and
interesting after dlnlHeakers
81 the state, was called for a
talk. and bis beautltuH unded
cb Eases md magnifileFibute
I'D Ia tSe hostess ana were
pdaas If tie art and eng nthu-
eilasm among the ladies zones
iIoneofthat grand chiV type
j southern gentlem1 ling
IRON the grand old conf alth
IN Tennessee, where beg and
&5rilliant women do mud nd.
! cefeFerpsS TO friendship and
the bountifuI wealth it can bestow
was beautifully propitious for the
occasion.
The quests all cave thanks to
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-05

The matter of good roads should
receive some attention at the
hands of Congress. Representative
Brownlow thinks.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-05

3 TefeFencE, to friendship and
the bountifuI wealth it can bestow
was beautifully propitions for the
occasion.
The guests all gave thanks to
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01

Peter Petersen began working for
Lars Larsen March LIST.
Chris o. Jensen shipped load of
hogs from Brayton Monday.
John Eriksen delivered load of
oats to Martin Mitten, Saturday.
Esbeck & Co. sold three discs, two
top buggies and carriage, last weak.
We will withdraw our phono-
graph offer Ma CHI, LIST.
JOE JAMES & Co.
Chris Christensen shipped load
Of hogs to Omaha the first of the
week.
j. johnson, of the firm of Petersen
u johnson, was Marine visitor, last
Tuesday.
Seems like the boys are having ex-
ira good times at the barber shop
Saturday evenings.
The new orchestra is progressing
nicely. They are now purchasing
some new instruments.
Hans Madsen, one of Kimballton's
jolly merchants, was business visi-
tor in Audubon Tuesday.
We have full line of Hamilton
Brown footwear now in.
tt JOE JAMES & Co.
Albert Jurg ensen, George Christ
ensen and some others went to Oma-
ha, Monday to attend a horse sale
there.
N. G. Christensen intends to tear his
old barn down, this spring, and erect
in its place fine new one much larg-
er and better.
We have received our entire line OF
spring goods and they are now on
our shelves tor your inspection.
| JOE JAMES 81 Co.
Drs. OIdaker & Hammer, Dentists,
Office over First National bank.
Rooms and 6. One of the firm will
be in Brayton every Friday and every
Tuesday at Elk Horn.
Johnny Petersen got big square
envelope from Uncle Sans postal de-
partment, last week and upon open
ing it discovered he is the man to sue
coed Mr.. Behrgreen as postmaster at
Elk Horn. Johnny is deserving OF
the honor and his friends are more
than pleased with his good fortune
He will make a dandy P. M. and the
prompt way he will serve you when
you step in and say email please
johnny, will take your breath
away. He will be aided by his sis
ter, who will be his assistant. He in.
tends to enlarge his jewelry store sc
he will have plenty of room. The
] postoffice will be moved to the new
quarters in about three weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01
Kir11bal1ton-E lkhorn

Joe James is building barn tor
his mules.
Peter Blatt was busy last week
moving to the Jim Alwell place
which he will occupy this season.
Little Lake Mitten was under the
doctors care again last week. The
trouble seems to be an affection of
the bronchial tubes.
| will have $4,000 worth of new
style dry goods, and furnishing, and
boots and shoes On sale March LIST.
If GEORGE FAABoRG.
Rasmus Hedegaard was at Brayton
last week, with some of his clothing
stock. Rasmus has been offering
some bargains. Hans Matesen took
load of goods down for him.
Banker John Petersen returned
Saturday, from his trip to Wisconsin,
While gone he made a visit to his
old home at Chicago, where he lived
fourteen years before coming to Elk
Horn.
These balmy spring days are caus-
ing many Of the college students to
quit and return to their homes for
summer work. The enrolment has
been considerably reduced the past
two weeks.
Professor Chas. Darland gave a
box social at his school, north OF
Kimballton, Friday evening. Over
$3.50 was raised which will be used
in the purchase Of books for the
library. 1t was a very successful
affair.
We are looking for wedding bells
to ring near Elk Horn, soon. The
Journal Sinner knows who, some
Others know who and Cupid knows
but none of US 'dast" tell. You
folks just go on getting ready for
big blowout, for it's coming, sure
as two and two are four.
Levi Petersen, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lars Petersen, living east of the
Kimballton creamery, has been suffer-
ing from some ailment Of the eyes
for some time. Last week he was
taken to hospital at Omaha and put
under the care of specialist. We
; hope he may soon be relieved
Chris Nelson's work as an auc-
tioneer is causing his business to In
crease to large proportions. He has
already cried 81 sales this season and
has four more dates yet. Chris gets
the value of the goods he sells and
does it without firing his crowd.
That's what makes him popular.
One day last week while Lawrence
johnson and his hired hand were put
ting hay in the barn they made bet
on whether or not Lawrence himself
could pull hay fork full of hay up
to the loft without the team. Just
to win the bet Lawrence unhitched
the team and pulled it up .jest as
easy" and then he did it again and
again-five times in all. Lawrence
is now dining on chocolate at the
hired mans expense.
Clean Sweep.
$50 pairs mems, womens', and
childrens' shoes at great sacrifice.
Come early while the sizes are still
left. If HANS MADsEN,
mballtOn, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01
Brother Gardner
And BIG Words
He Speaks Against Them and Rakes
His Comrades Over the
Goals.

Copyright, 1905, by Mcclure, Phillips & Col
NY frens," said Brother Gardner
INV of the Limekiln club as he
rose in his place the other
evening, II want to say few
words to you on a subject dat has been
befo' us two or three times befo'. l
am referrin' to de use of big words by
members Of dis club.
"You all know my opinyun on de
matter, and yet it seems dat dar am
some among you who don't mean to
heed 1t. I have allus held and al1us
shall dat when a pusson can make
hisself plainly understood by his Teller
men he shouldn't go gropin' around in
de dark in search Of anything more.
When man understands you to say
dat you will black stove for 25 cents
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01
Several farmers delivered hogs in

Several farmers delivered hogs in
town, Tuesday.
There were four fresh arrivals from
Denmark in Kimballton, last week.
One of them was brother to our
happy Hans Mateson.
desire to rent the hotel at once.
| will let the hotel, barn and furni-
ture all together. This is good
chance for you to step into a good
business. Terms reasonable.
If Mrs. NELs CHRISTENSEN.
Postmaster Larsen, of Kimballton,
has two letters which he has on his
"advertised' list. They are for
Chris Christensen and from the re-
turn. they must have been from Chi
cago by Miss Minnie Christensen. If
you are the owner kindly call.
Among those who have purchased
harness recently of Chris Hansen, are
the following: sjerning Jurgensen,
Henry Johansen, Joe James, Jern
Miller, and Harold Hansen. John
Listed and Hans Petersen also pur-
chased harnesses of him some time
ago.
A big box social is scheduled for
Kimballton next Saturday evening,
March 3rd. 1t is to be given in the
gymnasium hall and the proceeds are
to be used for the school. A free
program and voting contest are ex-
pected to lend excitement to the
location.
Lent began Sunday and it is q
Danish custom to celebrate the day
following. Accordingly, Monday
was appropriately observed at the
college. In the afternoon all kinds
OF amusements were INDUCED in, and
in the evening a big banquet was
given. Many fine toasts were given.
We will bet you don't know who
sent that valentine even after going
to the trouble of sending your most
pious friend to ask for an address for
your aunt, just to get somebody's
handwriting. Of course it is better
to be sure than to blame an innocent
party.
There was party at Niels Olsen's
Sunday. The crowd was made up of
college students and you bet, they
had swell time. When it came time
to go some of them wanted to turn
their watches back and begin all over
again. They didn't want to leave
place where they had so much good
times.
DR.. Peter James came, Wednesday,
from Omaha, for visit with his par
ents and relatives. lie is recovering
nicely from his recent operation,
though of course complete recovery
from auch an ordeal takes many
months. He will proceed to his
Minnesota home the latter part Of
the week.
| A surprise party was given at the
home of Peter Esbeck, Saturday
evening in honor of their daughter,
Miss Mary. The young people bad
a splendid time. There were amuse-
ments and games Of all kinds aud
then refreshments at the last. Mary
will certainly remember it, many
years to come.
The box social was given by the
Fix Horn public school, as per
schedule, last week and was quite an
event. The program was fine and
called forth much applause. About
$4,000 was raised which will be used
for the benefit of the school. Prof.
Petersen, his teachers and the entire
school are to be commended.
The box social at the Esbeck school
house February II was success in
every way. The proceeds which will
be used for the school library amount
ed to about 1928 90. Miss Clara Oh
sen received fine framed picture as
a prize awarded the most popular
young lady. The school was we'll
pleased with the entire affair.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01
Lost.

LOST
A black shepherd dog, white spot
on back of neck, brown spot over
eyes. Tan and white paws. Res
ponds to name "Carlo." Anyone
knowing his whereabouts, please re-
port to DIR. HeiIesen, phone ~, Elk
Horn, Iowa, and receive reward. If
Look for our big ad in the Journal
about March LIST. If GEO. FAABoRG.
Henry Nielsen quit his college stu
dies, Saturday, aud has begun work
on the farm again.
The gymnasium club of Kimhall-
ton gave fine exhibition in the old
church building Sunday evening. 1t
was much enjoyed.
Chris Hansen, the harnessmaker
and Peter Nissen are Des Moines
business visitors this week, having
departed for there, Wednesday.
H. G. Madsen, Kimballton's genial
Jeweler, will move his stock of goods
into his new store, which is located
in the front part of his residence this
week. Call and see him in his new
quarters.
Lawrence johnson and wife are the
parents of big girl, that weighs
nine pounds without its cloak on
We're congratulating Lawrence.
He's as happy as firecracker on the
fourth of July and his friends are all
olyinr IN hin, for foup ,J,-o
Horse flesh was "going some'' in
Kimballton last week. Martin Fred
erickson bought one Of Jens Rasmus-
sen paying $ll5 Jens Garrison bought
one of George Christensen for $3.50.
Chris Petersen purchased one of Tro-
vii Jensen for 500. and George
Chris easen purchased one of Peter
Hansen.
AT their meeting at w. Ratten-
borg's, last week, the Womeps' Secie-
ty offered, OH prize number scheme,
a fine quilt which they had made
themselves. AS they didn't want it
to go outside the society, only men,
bers could secure numbers on it.
Mrs. Matt Friis drew the quilt and
will have happy visions under it's
folds, next winter.
The Womens' Society of the Dam
ish Lutheran Church held bazaar,
Saturday, at the college. They also
served coffee aud refreshments. The
proceeds amounted to about $75 and
will be used for the Orphans Home
and other mission work. Such noble
work deserves the heartiest common.
dation and surely the good deeds tn
Women are doing will be rewardede
The Journal bows to the ladies.
George Hennigsen and Torvil Jen-
sen are having phenomenal success
with the new mold which they re-
Gently patented. George was down
on the Rock Island last week intro
ducing them and put out four. This
week he is in the north part of the
state where he is interesting other
parties. The Stone Works is also
rapidly growing and is getting or
ders for their splendid product every
day. They are also erecting new
building for their branch house at
Brayton. Keep your eye on the
Kimballton Hydraulic Stone Works
They've going to grow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01

informin' you dat it has heap mo- to
do wild fool. Sot down and rest your
weary limbs. Brudder Flapjack.
zone evenin' not long since dropped
into cobbler shop to git lift put on
de heel Of my shoe. De cobbler and me
was tallSin' bout dat western con-
gresham who stole millyon acres Of
government land, when Brudder Give
adam Jones walked in as If he owi1e
de airth and said:
Cobbler, de perspicacity Of de re
f1ex impels me to eventuate de impos
sibility of de occasion. Can you do
or mott?
de cobbler sot dar wild his mouth
open and his eyes bulgin' out, an x
Brudder Jones went on to make use OIL
sich words as 'genufiexions,' 'termii
nate 'assimilate,' 'transmogrify' and5
'abominate.' If 1 hadn't stood up and
told him to delineate his transportiva
pathology out of dat, 1 don't know
what calamity would have happened%
Brudder Jones, stand up IN
Eyes, sah' y
Brother Jones Is Reproved Also.
"What was your errand in dat cob
bier shop?"
ITO git half soles on my Shoes"
"Why didn't you tell de cobbler sop
II was gwine to, sah."
you wanted to git off de big words
first. see. What am genufexions7
II don't remember"
What am assimilate?"
ITS when you dun feel bad"
"And transmogrify
Cant say" ~
II thought you couldn't. You NAV
set down. Brudder Jones, your record
In de Limekiln club am q good one.
Since bein' member you have killed
mad dawg, climbed creased pole,
shot an owl and kicked football over
house. Don't get to be an idiot and
smash your record.
IF Brudder Beebe am In de hall to-
night I'd like to say few words to
him.
Brother Beebe was there and stood
up in nervous way, and after looking
at him for few seconds the president
said:
"Brudder Beebe, was in a butcher
shop one evenin' not long since when
you came in. You wanted pound Of
sliced bacon for breakfast but you
couldn't dun say so in plain words.
You had to ring in SIGH words as elm
mate, deductive, aspirations, contem-
plative and assiduous, and while tryin'
to foller you and wonderin' whether
you was fool or villain de butcher
cut his thumb and throwed a mutton
bone at you and chased you out. What
was your object in usin' dem big
words?"
Il wanted dat butcher to see dat
was up to date"
'And if you was up to date, den
what?'
HE wouldn't cheat me on de bacon"
did you know de meanin' of one Of
de words?''
"No, sah."
"Jest shot 'em right off to scare de
butcher?'
Eyes, sab"
"Waal, pore old man, set down.
wish 1 had some catnip tea for you.
II hain't gwine to say to de men,
bers Of dis club dat dey can't use big
words whenever dey wants to, but
| what wish to obsarve is dis: Dat de
next time one Of 'em am complained
| Of for a lunatic or fool we shan't
have any further use for him. We am
plain lot Of men. We make use Of a
plain language We call n tater a tater
and pumpkin pumpkin. If dar am
any among us who want to eventuate
de restorative or inculcate de impecuni-
osity Of de fumdoodle let em go ahead
and see whar dey will bring up.
1--WE will now absquatulate de meet
in and prevaricate to our insidious
domicils." M. QUAD.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01
The Idiotic Joker.

The 1diOf1c Joker.
The Observant Individual-How high
in the air the telephone company strings
it's wires!
The Idiotic Joker-Yes. Evidently it
wants to keep up the conversation
Judge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01
In the Grocery Store.


gwine to help de case any.
In the Grocery Store.
"a few nights ago l was in a grocery
nigh my house to git pound O. sugar.
asked for one pound, and de grocer
understood. 1 didn't use no big words
in askin' for a pound, and he didn't
use any in sayin' it would be Z cents
and no trust. had got de sugar when
Kurnel Kabiff come in. He had his hat
on his ear and was steppin' high and
didn't dun notice me- He wanted two
pounds O. oatmeal, and he walks up to
de counter and says:
MiStah White, de transcendent
qualifications of your pre-eminent and
| disqualified oatmeal has tempted me
to become purchaser agin.'
HE got his meal and walked out
wild feelin' dat he had crushed dat
grocer as fiat as pancake, but dat
am whar he was mistook. When Brud-
| der Kabiff had gone de grocer turned
| to me and said:
"If dat am one Of de fool niggers of
your club you'd better learn him to
talk English
II was in coal Office few days
| ago." continued the old man, "and Brud-
| der Samuel Shin dropped in to order
| quarter of ton. 1t wasn't sufficient
| for him to say how much he wanted
and hand ober his money, but he had
| to swell out his chest and clear his
throat and roll up his eyes and obsarve
| 40 +o Il ~
ton Of de embargo he found hisself
PROFESSIONALLY impelled to purchase
less dan his usual quantity Of carnivo-
rous combustion. De look of self COM
placency on his face as he walked out
would put June mawnin' outer biz
ness purity quick. l notice dat Brud-
der Shin am wild us yere tonight, and 1
| want to ak him what he meant by his
langwidge."
| When twas Transacted.
| 81 meant dat 1 hadn't only money
huff to pay for quarter of a ton of
coal, sah," replied Samuel as he stood
UP.
But why didn't you say SO in plain
English?'
al dunno, sab. Reckon it was be-
kase had been readin Shakespeare"
"Mebbe it was You keep right on
readin' Shakespeare and talkin' big
words and you'll git dar bimeby. You
kin sot down.
| zone day a week ago I was in
lumber yard to git de old woman
new ironin' board. De lumber man
and me was talkin' about de beef trust
and how much bigger 1t was dan de
| United States when along comes Brud-
der Flapjack White. He seed we was
talkin', but he was SO swelled up dat
he butted in wild:
"'Mistah Brown, it appears to be de
consensus of de amplification dat de
rotundity of de times demands a re-
Elimination of de economic conditions
"Havin' got off dat speech, he bought
six pieces Of lath for nickel and
walked off, He bore hisself like man
who had jest won great victory, but
| when he was out O. hearin' de lumber
man turned to me and asked If dat
was one of de lunatics of de Limekiln
club. He also said dat If he had been
alone he would have given Brudder
Flapjack de boot Stand up, brudder,
and tell me de meanin' of consensus"
Brother FInpjack In Doubt.
II dunno, sah," was the reply.
"What am rotundity?"
"Can't dun say"
"Waal, what am rejunination?'
Reckon it has sunthin' to do wild a
lumber yard"
"Oh, you do. WAL, take pleasure in
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01

The Candidate-And you might send
some eggs round to my hotel.
Village Elector-Yes, sir. How many
would you like?
The Candidate-I-I think I'll take all
you've got.-Tatler.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01

A Tender Appeal.
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake,
Bakers man,
Bake me cake
AS quick as you can.
For, on my word,
Afraid we are
To TICKLE another one
Made by ma.
The last she made was all too doughyy
Inside black instead Of snowy,
Outside pasty instead Of brown;
1t wouldn't rise-but it had to go downl
1t gave us all such indigestion!
Mothers cakes are out Of the question.
30 hurry up, please. and pat us cake,
And we will eat the one you make.
Mother can't make 'em, but you can,
30 pat-a-cake. pat-a-calte,
Bakers man,
Bake mo cake as quick as you canl
Nursery Rhymes" by Cousin Eve,inA
in Ally Hloper's Half Holiday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-03-01

A black shepherd dog, white spot
on back of neck, brown spot over
eyes. Tan and white paws. Res
ponds to name "Carlo." Anyone
knowing his whereabouts, please re-
port to DIR. HeiIesen, phone 22, Elk
Horn, Iowa, and receive reward. If
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-09-07
Railroads IS civilirsrs.

The -A.-cais continue 10 set IN
gAs.- wc-E as ciyi.ise-s Those u
Sc1;A Africa. 70 bui1 which cost
Si-iH.. .sH. are reported IS doing 4
rushing and profitable business. The
wise Po.cy q the English. COW IA
ccu;rc, there, is 10 open Up the couu.
try 20 trade and agriculture. and the
results are increasingly satisfactory
il viii x some time before the Cape
20 Cairo through line Is completed,
but connecting links are multiplying
ard the dark continent 3 coming
'uto closer commercial contact with
TIE outside world and thus setung en-
lishieansat and prosperity And due
credit should be given 10 the railway
;5r What 1, Is accomplishing in this
direction.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-09-07
MODEST BOYS ALL NIGHT VIGIL
IN BATHING TRUNKS.
HIS CLOTHES ARE STOLEN
Young Messenger Takes Dip in Surf
ct coney Island, Loses Wearing
Apparel. and Is Too Bashful
TO Tell the Police.

New York.-Joan B. Dixon. a tele-
graph messenger 10y who lives in
Brooklyn, went TO Coney Island the
other night for a swim. He decided
be would have his bath under the old
iron pier. and forthwith planted his
clothes in a sandhole, having In mem,
DRY stories Of "beaoh-combers" who
took away garments under such cir
cumstanceS.
Apparently he was spied upon. for
when be came out OF the water two
hours later his clothes were gone. he
alleges tina, az this point Of his adj
ventures he took things philosophical
ly and reflected upon the stars.
Finally be took 70 walking up and
down the beach. still rejecting. Abou;
ten ?. m. man met him and said:
Say, sonny Is Il as hot as all that"
Nav, said John B Dixon, messeu-
ser boy Its as frozen as a tall
buildin in March.
Why don't you go to headquar-
ters?' asked the man when he heard
the details Of the case
Hate to, said John B. Dixon, like
this
Blu, finally the chill drove him UP
Surf avenue a,tired in trunks 10
charity tent beside police headquarters.
Here his pride prevented him from
telling what the trouble was. He ad-
mitied that he didn't have a cent In
his pockets, but the manager Of the
relief teat had no sense Of humor. and
failed 10 see the tel!ca,ely conveyed
point
So the boy, after a cup Of coffee. set
forth again or his weary way Il was
nov one o'clock in the morning. and
cni,ly at that He had another swim.
and that warmed him up LILLE. or
rather left his temperature at the de-
sree required FOR comfort
Abou; three a. m according 70
DiXon's ovu story. be ut, a man who
had been all h.-h; at Brighton Beach.
The man invited him 10 shoot in a
gallery. John B. Dixon. messenger
boy. said
We'll, boss l Amt {, to go in pub
lie places
"Aw, shucks'" said the man.
They wen, 10 = shoct.pc gallery aad
spent an hour. which resulted disas-