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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
Grandpa Lancelot Please!
How it Seems to a Fellow to be
Grandpa. Welcome News from
Scranton, Iowa.

Sunday morning while the
church bells pealed out the swee,
refrain, calling their people to
worship the living God, a telephone
bell called US to it's tube where we
discovered the voice of our son,
Prof. K. G.. Lancelot. of Scranton,
Iowa, some sixty miles away. From
his embarrassment we knew that
something had happened. After
some impeachment of his speech
had worn away we learned that a
little, the sweetest baby girl that
ever was born or ever will be, had
taken up it's home with them a few
hours before.
What it was that came across
our vision upon hearing this glad
news we are unable to say. We
first attributed it to hysteris, but
later we concluded that as we were
taking anti-tat, it might be a CO.
mingling of citation, subdued hi
larity, or the internal effect of said
anti.tat Which, we did not know
but we chad EN-" just the same.
We are now partially recovered
and are again touching the high
spots on earth. Grandpa and
Grandma are doing we'll. Our
fondest hope is that little Gladys
Lowene may live forever.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
FREED FROM PRIsoN-wEEPs.
Convict Means His Lot Because He 10
A Marked Man.

Anamosa, Ia, Feb 22.-"No friends
no money, no place to live, my wife
married to another man. Hardly a
relative on earth. Why should not
be sorry that my term in the pen is
|up?"
So asked Jerome w. Hoot, just
freed from the state penitentiary,
where he has been serving sentence
for sending an Internal machine
through the mails to the wife whom
he mourns.
''In the clinlc had a good job. I
was the bookkeeper. do not think
II say too much If claim to have
earned the confidence of the warden
and guards.
'But am marked man. My per-
sonality bears the indelible evidence
Of confinement, and wherever l might
90 would soon be known. Suppose
that l am genuinely sorry for the Of
tense for which l was committed.
Suppose that 1 gained new birth in
religious way. What difference does
all this make in my present predica-
ment? My plight is. not new. Many
other men have been in the same way.
But what is to become Of me do not
Know"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
A sADIIDEATH
Little Eva Masching, Daughter Of
Mir. and Mrs. Clarence MaSching
Died Saturday of Last Week

The entire community was shock
ed and distressed last Saturday af-
ternoon to learn of the passing
away of Little Eva Maschinp with
appendicitis.
She had been stricken the week
before while visiting relatives at
Casey and her mother returned
with her on Monday in order to
have her at home and under the
care of the family physician. But
Eva rapidly grew woree until those
caring for her were forced to re-
alize on Friday P. M. that the little
spirit was passing to the One who
gave it. She breathed her last
about one o'clock Saturday after
noon.
Little Eva was bright, lovable
child and very popular among her
playmates, az shown by the pro-
fusion of flowers sent by her
schoolmates, and by the Congre-
gational Sunday School of which
she was memb Der.
Eva Leona Masching was born
September 10, 1895, and died Febru-
airy 23d, 1907, thus having reached
the age of II yrs. S mo. 4 da.
AS AohOA al w do 1Clo dt LAC Uks Es
church Monday at 100 P. NJ, con-
Quoted by Rev. Aten, assisted by
Revs. Richardson and Pallister.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Ham
mer, Miss Herrick and Messrs.
Delahoyde and Seibert with Mise
Fulton at the piano. Misses Elsie
Hunt, Carrie Gault, Ruth Statzell,
Bonnie Hunter, Clara Hamlin and
Eta Spencer acted as pail bearers.
She is survived by father, mother
and one brother, Orvin, besides a
number of other relatives. An
enormous crowd gathered at the
church to chow their sympathy
for the bereaved and heartbroken
family.
The Journal wishes to express it's
sorrow for the calamity which has
fallen upon the home of one of our
most respected citizens.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
Trial Held by Telephone.

Algona.-The long distance tele.
phone has been used to transact bust
ness. 1t has been used in place of
the telegraph; it has been used even
to propose marriage, but the first
time that man has been arraigned
before court by means of the phone
happened here day before yesterday
Marshal Switzer had been up to
Whittemore to arrest Conductor Ed.
Boyer of the Milwaukee for delaying
on Algona crossings. He arrested his
man all right and then called up JUS
tice of the Peace Taylor. Taylor
talked to the railroad man, declared
that he had been "culstructively"
brought before him and assessed him
$40. Boyer paid the fine to the mar
shall.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

Inc Undersigned Will sell at public
auction at his farm miles north of Ext
ra Il east and u south of Hamlin Sta
ton, on
Wednesday, March 6, 1907
Commencing at 10 clock a. M, the
following property without reserve:
3 head of horses: bay horse years
old weighs 1900, sorrel mare years
old, weighs 1900, l bay mare 8 years
old weighs 1900.
IL head of cattle: head of COWS
fresh in spring, steer calves, 8 com
ing year old Heifers.
As head of hogs: A brood sows all
bred, | Poland China registered boar
Farm Implements: l Mccormick
binder, Mccormick mower disc
three section lever Harrow, 2 riding
cultivators 2 walking cultivators, /
riding stirring plow, truck wagon and
hay rack, / spring wagon. corn
planter and 100 rods of wire, DeLaval
cream separator. 1000 bushels of corn
in crib, go bushels OF wheat $50 bu-
shells Of oats, 6 tons or Timothy hay in
stack, some clover hay, A lot of
chickens. Usual Terms.
Free Lunch at Noon
j. G. BOYER
d. r. JONES, Auct.
A. w. HARVEY, Clerk
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
KIDNAPPING CHARGED IowANs.
Man and Woman Arrested at Sioux
City for Minneapolis Crime.

OI1y TOT minneapolis OrIrne.
Sioux City q. e. Schrimpf, bin
poster, aged 20, and woman known
as Mrs. G. M. Meacham, aged 26, are
being held by the local police at the
request of Sheriff ]. w. Dregor of
Minneapolis, who has warrant for
their arrest on the charge of kidnap.
ing the 5-year-old-son of Schrimpf.
who was in the custody Of Mrs.
Schrimpf at Minneapolis. The child
was in the company of Mrs Meacham
when the latter was arrested here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

Last night, about forty of the
school children gathered at the K.
T. Hall and did honor to the Misses
Bonnie aud May Hunter who have
attended school here for some years
and who are going to move with
their parents to Guthrie County.
Games were played and music ad-
ded to the enjoyment of the even
ing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
RAIsE..BUs FARE
Bus Fare Don't Pay Expenses. The
Small Charge Raised March !, G'07

To put the bus on paying. basis
l am compelled to charge twenty
five cents to and from the depot
from this date. This applies to all
who ride, whether travelin q men or
towns people. Thanking all for
past patronage and regreting the
necessity of this change, am
Yours Most Cordially,
JACOB JACOBSON.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
BOONE PHYSICIAN is HURT.
Or. E. 3. McAIpih Seriously Injured
in Runaway on Streets.


Boone.-Dr. E. e. McAlpin, an os-
teopath physician. had narrow es-
cape while driving on one of the main
streets. The neckyoke broke, letting
the tongue down and frightening the
horses. DR.. Mc.Alpin was thrown vio-
lently to the pavement. It was first
thought that his hip was broken, but
the extent of his injuries are not yet
known. He was carried to his home
where he is resting somewhat easier
tonight
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
WEEDS SECOND TIME.
Marriage Follows Divorce of LincoIn's
Grand-Dauqhter.

Burlington. Warren Beckwith, who
last week secured divorce from
Jessie Lincoln Bcckwith, daughter OF
Robert T. Lincoln at Mount Pleas,
ant, Ia, was married here tonight by
Mayor Unterkircher to Miss Blanche
Julia Cutter of Aurora
The couple came in from Aurora
on an evening train, routed out the
mayor and after the ceremony was
performed left for st. Louis and New
Orleans.
The wedding was supposed to be
secret. 1t is not known whether the
girls parents were cognizant of the
affair.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
Mt. Ayr Papers Consolidate.

Mt Ayr.-By a deal just closed
here, the two republican papers, the
Ringgold Record and the News, have
been combined. The new paper will
be a semi-weekly and will be owned
by Rev. J. H. Tedford, his son, How
ard Tedford, and Sam Spurrier.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

The Canadian Colored Concert
was given in the Christian Church
Saturday night. A nice sized audi
ence was present. The entertain
ment was good the best singing
being when they Gang in unison.
The boy violinist was fine. Instead
of preaching by the Elder on Sun
day night they gave a song service.
They appeared IN Atlantic Monday
night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

Mark Nelson who has been work
ing in the Journal office for the
past two months learning the trade,
has ceased duties therein and ex
poets to leave the first of next week
for Kansas where he will work the
coming season for his brother,
Harry who moved there some time
ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
DECIDED TO ATTORNEYS.
Maternity Home Passed Into Posses
sion of II. B. holland,

Maternity rIOIHe TdSSeu THO POSSES
sion of II. B. holland.
Des Moines-The baby farm at
1914 Thirty-fifth street, which is the
scene of the alleged murder for which
Mrs. Fred West is now held to an,
swer to the grand jury, was Saturday
decided by Mrs. West and her hus
band to her attorney, Harry B. No
land, for 81 and other considera
tons" 1t is estimated the property
is worth $4,000. 1t is incumbered
however, by mortgage for $1,000
and several mechanics liens.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
CARPET Weaver

1 wish to announce to my patrons
that | have quit weaving carpets
and most cordially thank you one
and all for your esteemed patronage
ANNA HOCAMP.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels the
cold from the system as it is mildly
laxative. It is guaranteed. The
genuine is in the yellow package.
For sale by Nick DoMng.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
Christian Church Notes.

Fairly good congregation on Sunday
at the Audubon township church.
The money realized from the concert
on SATURDAY night will be expended in
the purchase of new hymn books.
Most of the little folks in town hav-
ing recovered from the measles the
Bible school is beginning to fill up
again.
The preacher printer 'preciates the
puff OF praise projected at him by ye
editor in paragraph published in
last weeks paper.
Brother N. P. Christensen leads the
Senior Endeavor society on Sunday
evening. Topic. being Honest with
Yourself and God.
To the Journal the ladies of the
Church are greatly indebted for the
liberal treatment accorded them in
everything they undertake.
The Canadian Colored Jubilee Sing
ers are q clean, we'll behaved, respect
able company of public entertainers.
Their efforts here gave general and
well.merited satisfaction.
Next Lords day, the first Lords day
in March, is the day appointed for an
offering to be made in all the churches
of the disciples of Christ for foreign
missions. Let no member of the Ex-
ira congregation fail to remember this
holy benevolence.
"The Divinity of Jesus Christ as
Proven from the Standpoint of His
tory" will be the theme of the sermon
on Sunday night. Subject in the
morning: THE Heart of the AL
mighty" At the close of this latter
discourse the annual Offering in be-
half of foreign missions will be taken.
The pastor mailed q personal letter,
together with self addressed envelopes,
to every member of the church in or.
order that each of the flock, whether
old or young might enjoy the sacred
privilege of contributing to the cause
of worldwide missions. He hopes and
prays that the offering may be gener-
GUS. 1.-The Lord loveth cheerful
giver.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

John Hunter and family are NOV
ing today to the farm which they
recently bought near Guthrie Cen
ter. This family have lived in Ext
ra for many years and we sincerely
regret having them leave us.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
Nick Dofing was at Blair, NJ
braska, on business this week.

Chris Jacobsen of Audubon town.
ship and Hans ]. Hansen and Carl
3. Carlson are expected home this
week from Denmark.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

One C. G. Conn Eb Alto Horn
nearly new, silver plated, call on or
write to Albert Larsen, Route l.,
Brayton, Iowa. m 81
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

The Hensley boys sale out in
Greeley amounted to $634O, Tuesday
besides $500 more belonging to the
eatate
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

Mrs. Connrardy is contemplating
a visit to her daughter, Miss Lucille
of Chicago in short time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

Tom Pippen celebrated his 10th
birthday Wednesday in satisfac.
tory manner and feasted Oh roast
Chickens
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

William E. Johnson was in Des
Moines the first of this week pur-
chasing car of furniture.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

Otto Mitthauer of Anita, clerked
the Hensley boys sale in Greeley
township.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

A sister of Mr.. Henry Wells of
Bear Grove Guthrie County died at
her home at Hampton Ill. Monday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
Plymouth Rock pullets at 75c
each. f28 DODGE & DAVIS.
Black Bronze Turkeys. f %.
DODGE q DAVIS

Fred Cotton lie just BILE to be out
after weeks illness with pneu-
monia
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
Take Notice!

All persons having due bills
against me will present them to me
or my successors for payment
before March 1st, 1907.
tt OLUF JENSEN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

Insure in the Continental Incur
ance Company. THEo. PATTY, Agt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28
PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned will sell at public
auction at his farm miles north Of Ext
"a II east and II south of Hamlin Sta
tion m
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-02-28

u. ". JONES, AuCU.
A. w. HARVEY, Clerk.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12
Teaching the Horse to Face
Death.

Cavalry chargers vary from tif-
teen to sixteen hands in height, and
sharp rules have been laid down
about their shape, action and treat
ment. There are regular schools
where the raw fourIegged recruit
is trained, and his education en-
braces the fearless swimmin" of
deep and wide rivers, where pos
sibly the enemy has destroyed the
bridges. 1t is extremely interest
iny to see a thousand four legged
recruits drawn up in Il vast ring
round the instructor, who opens
the proceedings with shasp shot
from an army revolver. The ami
mails are taught to gal!of fearless
ly up to Il line or square OF infan-
try who are blazing away with
their rifles, Of COURSE loaded only
with blank cartridges. Lastly
cones charge upon batteries of
quick firing cannon. 1t Is worth
noting that, when smokeless pow
der came into general use, it was
found that thousands of horses
which would face without tinclling
The smoke of guns 'sing black
powder halkea and SHED at the
sinister flash and roar of cort.lte
aud me|inite. There appcass,s TO
be US much individually among
horses as among men. Some take
the flash and report very quietly,
and are passed on 10 more severe
trials, while others rear and try
to bolt in ah]ect terror. Circle.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12
TWo-Cent Fares.

The march of the cheaper rail
road fare goes on. In Il short time
the actual test will come for Mis-
souri,, and the action of the Illinois
Senate yesterday points rather de-
tinitely to Il similar regulation in
what IS unhapily known as the
Sucker State.
1t is our opinion that two-cent
fares are on the way, and that
they will come to stay. If it is
proved by the railroads that the
new laws are contiScalory, there
will be nothing left for the courts
and Legislatures to do but offer
relief. 1t is fair to assume, how
ever, that Il railroad that has long
carried its through first class traffic
at figure approximating two
cents, and in some cases for less,
will be glad enough to have the
twe-cent figure !egalIzcd. Local
travel viii undoubtedly increase
and empty cars vii! become we'll.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12
FOR sRokEN-DoWN HORSES.
Red Acre Farm Home Founded b,
Young Woman.

One of the most notable of the semi
private humane establishments for the
rescue of broken-down horses is known
as Red Acre Farm, a charitable home
for horses opened on May S, 1908, at
Stow, Mass, says Home Magazine.
The farm is situated % miles from
Boston, and consists of 81 acres OF
land, divided up into pasture land and
paddocks, with portion of it devoted
to stables, office and hospital. Red
Acre Farm was founded by young
woman, Miss II. G. Bird, who gave up
to the use of the horse the home and
grounds which she inherited from her
father. and who devotes all her time
and strength to succoring the horse.
She daily oversees the conditions at
the home and has the advice and sup
port of well known humanitarians.
The farm is kept up by contribu-
tions and the board of pensioners or
horses put out to pasture during the
summer by owners who want good
care taken of them while out of town.
Members of Red Acre Farm also pay
a small annual fee of s., and philan-
thropists can endow a stall in the sta
bles of Red Acre Farm for $1nO, which
the donor can keep filled by horses of
his own choosing all the time. None
of the active officers accept salaries,
and all money coming into the farm is
expended for the object of its incep
ton.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12
Pointed Paragraphs.

Still water runs into jags.
Some men talk too loud and all
women talk too much.
Many a CRATER has built bis for
tune on Il steal foundation.
Some men attempt to do Il main
tent stunt OR side-show ability.
Only Il silent man is able to real
ize the folly of talking too much.
Most men would rather lose $40
on horse race tnan pay a SI.9S
gas bill.
When we are forced to grin and
bear it we find it easier to bear
than to grin.
A man thinks he's Just as good
as anybody when he goes to'ehnrcL
in the rain.
Faith is something that enables
man to close his eyes to his own
faults and imagine bis neighbor
can't see them. Chicago News.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12
Fine Discrimination.

The most popular man in Il Ne
vada town got into difficulty with
a iisrepntabIe tough-for II long
time the terror of the place-and
proceeded to "do him up" in Il
manner entirely satisfactory to the
community at large. 1t becoming
necessary, however, to vindica;e
the majesty of the law. the offend
er was brought up for trial on
the charge of assault with intent
to kill. When the jury had been
out about three minutes they re-
turned.
"WeIl. gentlemen of the Jury"
asked the Judge in Il familiar, oil :
hand way. "uIIa, have you to
say
>'If it please the court respond
ed the foreman, eve, the urv,
find that the prisoner is not guilty
of strikin' will! intent to kill. but
simply to paralize; an he done it. =
I-Philadelphia Ledger.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12
Reason Named.

One day some Americans on a
visit to Wales expressed wish to
see a certain old and historic
church. The incumbent was only
too pleased to show them round,
especially as he believed it would
end in a donation being given to
his rarochial funds. He is as
proud of the school as be is of the
church, and finished up by asking
then& in there also, and inviting
them to question the scholars.
One of the party accepted the
invitation.
Can you tell me, little boy"
said he to one lad, "who George
Washington was!'
'lss, snrr," said he, she was a
'Merrycan gen'ral.''
'Qnite right" sald the Ameri-
can. And can you tell me what
George Washington was remark
able for."
"iss, surr: e was remarkable
COS e wass a 'Merrycan an told
the trewth."
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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12
CirCumStantiaI Evidence.

Chick Bruce was famous Adj
;rondack guide, who accompanied
former President Cleveland on one
Or two of his hunting trips in those
mountains.
Chick left Mr.. Cleveland sitting
on log one morning while he
went out to drive down IL deer
should he chance to find one.
When he came back he saw his
distinguished employer still sitting
on the log, but with the mnzzlo Of
his gun pointed directly at the
presidential chest.
''Here'!' shouted Chick, "quit
that, dod CAST We. Supposin' that
gun had gone off and you had kill
ed yourself, what would have hap
pened to me. Darn ye, everybody
knows I'm a Republican.' Sat
urday Evening Post.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12

This is how the Kansas editor
goes after his delinquent stbscrib-
erS:
Fish down. down in yotsI pock
cts and dig up the dust; the editor
is hungry and the paper bout to
bust. We've trusted you for sew
eral months, and did it with a
smile: SO ust return the cempIi-
ment and trust us for while.
Our wife she needs some stockings
and baby needs Il dress: Jimmy
needs some breeches, and bats for
Kate and Des>; Pad is on the hog
train. aud Peygys sick with grief.
and good gosh almighty can't you
give Il man rt!ief. Shell ont those
nick!es and turn loose those dimes
turn EN- loose and whistle. un,
vel! have better times. There
will be fewer patches on the bos-
ON of our pants and we'd make
the paper better had we but half a
chance. Don't give rs that old
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1907-06-12
The Personality of Labor.

The notion is quite too prevail
ent that the workingman Is prim-
ar!y an economic problem;" that
he ought to realize this and con-
duct himself with regular mechani-
cal regularity and impcrsonal uni
formity as a fractional unit of
labor power. We shall never
make any headway Hnder that doc
trine. The workingman is first of
all a human being. The purchase
of his labor is only in a limited
sense to be compared to the pur-
chase of a commodity, and cannot
be treated in the same way. As
DR.. Abbott has suggested, in the
sale Of sugar or flour the personal
relation of mutual confidence need
enter only once, at the time of the
exchange; but where you are buy
ing labor the laborer goes with the
labor, and the personal relation of
confidence and responsibility must
be there all the time, from day to
day and from week to week, or
somebody is cheated Therefore,
whatever method of getting along
together is adopted, it must connt
with personal qualities as an essen
tial part of the relation.-Hayes
Robbins in June Atlantic.