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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-18

atruct It's enforcement aud protect
law violatore." o
Confronted by this bold aud al
rect allegation Of colluHion. coming
an Il did from group of citizens
Of tho highest standing In the com.
munity, and stirred 10 action also
by the daily castigatlon which was
belng administered 10 tho police
department by tho Postlntolll.
seneer, it was up 60 the council 10
take some action 70 quiet the pub.
tic clamor, SO a committee was ap
pointed 10 investigate the charges
consisting OF Couneilmen Criohton.
Parry, James Muldoon. lyera
Murphy and Rinehart This com.
nlttee met and organized on May
'8rd with Councilman Crlchton at
chairman.
l. Councilman Rinehnrt and otso
frs proceeded. before having heard
my evidence. 10 announce that
hey did not believe the charges
councilman James insisted that Il
vas not the function OF the eoBmlt.
GO 20 Interfere IN any way with
mmbilng. ahd this construction OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-18

But It was not for long Mayor
Tunes. under the later Piper reg.
me, was given new lease ~ pow.
OF IN 1902. and the las1 state Of bis
administration Was Wire than the
first. The events Of that period
Will be- related IN o subsequent in
atailment OF this narrative
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-18

Chief Meredith SO upset mental
NJ the turn events had taken thnl
NC started out cunning for John
and was himself shot
dead. On the ~ following that
tragic event IN gambling was
closed up TO await the passing Of "a
sudden storm Of public Indignation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-18
DON'T BUILD.

Before getting our estimate on
plumbing and heating. Modern
fixtures at fair prices. @. II.
Brown Plumbing Co. .21 Pine st.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-18

ita purpose was accepted Proai'
dent Blaine of the Civic league Of.
fored the committee tho services OF
the leagues attorney, but M the
purpose OF the league was 10 stop
tho reign Of lawleasneaa and the
purpose Of the committee 60 quiet
the public clamor without intorfer.
Ing with certain protected criminals
this would havo caused q conflict.
40 the offer was declined
Tho committee held secret meet.
lnKa with its mombora pledged 10
secrecy, but much OF the evidence
taken soon became public proper.
w. A n4eas OF testimony was Of
fered the committee showing that
a roigu OF lawleaancHs prevailed,
including exhibits Of crooked gamb
ling devices and admissions from
police orfscera. including Chief
Meredith. that thieves arrested had
been released without prosecution
upon returning their gwag.
nuktlg Fa...,.s..f. fsE....
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-18

FISHING TACKLE for trout aud
bass IN all kinds Halls, III First
az. zee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-18

TIE WASHINGTON FIRE has
appointed W A. Maitlndalo a Com.
pany agents az Grand Rapids
Michigan 80
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
FAREWELL RECEPTION
A Generous Hand and a Reluctant
Goodbye Was Melted out to
Exira's New Bank Helper

Following is clipping sent to
US by the Arion Department Editor
for the Dennison Bulletin, show
ing the high esteem in which our
new banker, Mr.. M. B. Nielsen, and
family we're held at their old home
in Arlon, Iowa:
A neat little surprise was planned
and successfully carried out on
Mrs. M. b. Nielsen by her lady
friends Monday afternoon. About
twenty ladies responded to an in
vitation to meet at Mrs. Talcott's
aad go en- masse to the Nelson
home, where they found Mrs. Nell
sen busily engaged packing pre-,
paratory to moving to their new
home. Once inside, the warmth of
hospitality always agiow inside the
Nielsen home was felt by all
present, and it proved to be one of
the most pleasant afternoons ever
spent in Arion
The ladies in charge of the re-
freshments served delicious lun-
cheon, after which Mrs. Cummings,
in few we'll chosen words, pre-
sented Mrs. Nielsen with a hand
painted china tea service and a
salad dish, that the ladies brought
as reminder OF her Arion friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nielsen have lived
here about five years and have a
host OF friends who are loathe to
see them leave Arion, but wish
them unbounded success in their
new home. They expect to leave
Wednesday evening for Extra,
where Mr.. Nielsen has position in
bank. No family could be missed
more than the Nelson's in business
church and social circles, and we
highly commend them to the
people of Extra What ia our loss
is their gain.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
EXTRA IOWA, THURSDAY OCTOBER 81 1907
>SIG BARN DESTROYED
Th> f. Barn Belonging to B. F.
Sill l and One Hundred and
FIJI. ronS Of Hay Burned

Last Friday evening about $50
O'Clock, after the family of Samuel
Scharff had retired, the big hay
barn belonging to B. F. Simpson
across the road from the Scharff
residence, was discovered to be in
flames and it and one hundred and
fifteen tons of good hay were en-
tirely consumed.
We hear that the residence was at
one time on fire but the blaze was
quickly quenched. The fire from
the barn spread out into the corn
field for short distance. The
barn belonged to Mr.. Simpson but
the hay was in the partnership deal
and belonged to both Simpson and
Scharff so it is reported. Both
barn and hay are reported as being
insured but for what amount is
not learned.
No explanation as to the origin
of the fire can be given unless it
was incendiary and no motive for
that can be ascribed to anyone.
This is heavy loss as hay is quite
scarce this year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
A. N. & S. RAILWAY
Saturdays Daily Democrat Says
$4,000. More Will be Needed
by the 10th of November

The finances of the A. N. Il S.
were discussed by the Board of
Directors at its meeting uutil late
hour and it wae finally concluded
to appeal to each stockholder in
dividsally to promptly pay the
assessment now due and in addi-
ton to pay the fifty per cent assess
ment which will become due Within
the next sixty days, or upon the
completion of the road to Kim.
ballton.
With the subscriptions and the
taxes voted in the two townships,
the latter amounting to about
$333, 900, there will be enough finally
to pay ali of the obligations of the
road apart from it's bonded in
debtedness, but within the next
fifteen days the company will need
at least $35, 900 more money than is
now in eight This is not the re-
suit of mism anagement but comes
from the fact that all the material
the road has bought muet be paid
for on delivery, that the bills for
rails and ties and bridges and fenc-
ing and engine and cars and the
cost of construction, together with
thu final bills of graders, will all be
due by November 10TH
1t is a dilemma which has been
toreseen for some time, but which
could not be avoided or averted !,
and the indivual stockholders will
be asked to join with the members
of the board of directors in raising
the needed money. AS an induce.
ment for the payment at this time
of the last assessment of fifty per
cent, discount of two dollars on
each 500 will be given, aud circu
lar letters are being mailed to all
stockholders, enclosing postal card
and asking them to make reply at
once if they will or will not help
the company out of it's temporary
trouble in the manner suggested.
| A resolution was adopted order
ing that all delinquent subscribers
be notified at once of such delu
| quency aud in the event that they
do moi respond by the % of No
vem ber, turning the subscriptions
over for collection to Rudolph &
Pine. All subscriptions now due
and unpaid on Novem ber Sth will
be sued on either 10 a justice court
or in the district court.
David Hope. George McCrary
ana Jonn IL. helken appeared be-
| fore the board in behalf of siding
and stock yards at the Gates Scneol
house, about aght miles from At
lantic and seven miles fro.l Elk
Horn. They had a petition signed
by number of the subscribers of
| the road and Mr.. Hope in behalf OF
the petitioners made strong plea
for the siding aud stock yards at
the point named.
A committee consisting of Direc-
tors Simmons, Petersen and Chase
was appointed to look the ground
over and report to the full board at
it's next meeting to be held Satur-
day night. November I'd.
| Aside from the local directors,
Director John Petersen of Elk Horn
was present.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

A little girl of four years was
playing on the porch one afternoon
where her father and visitor we're
discussing the politics of the day.
No one supposed that she had paid
and attention to the conversation.
That night when she had said her
evening prayer she paused and then
continued "And now, God, please
take great care of yourself, for if
anything should happen to you, we
should only have Mr. Roosevelt, and
he hasn't come up to papa's expecta-
tions.''
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

The Atlantic Daily Democrat
gives the following important
game law: "Book agents may be
killed from October first to Sep
tember last. Spring poets from
March first to June fifteenth. Um-
brella borrowers from August first
to November first; and a man who
accepts the paper and when the
bill is presented says, "I never
ordered it' may be killed on sight,
without reserve or relief from val
uation or appraisement laws, and
buried face downward without
benefits of clergy"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Thomas A. Edison has invented a
system of molds by which, begin
ming at the caves house twenty
five feet wide, forty five feet long,
and three stories high can be made
of concrete. After pouring the oe-
ment into the molds the house will
be indestructible after six days. Mr..
Edison intends to build such house
and says it will cost only about one
thousand dollars.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
The island of Barbadoes ;s fonr.

The island of Barbados is four
teen miles wide and twenty-one
miles long and has population of
two hundred thousand. Every nook
that is not producing food is packed
with people. y building lot in Bar
BADGES is house spot which expires
ses it exactly. An average house
spot is sixteen by sixteen feet which
gives space for twelve by twelve.
frame house room around the sides
for She women to catch the water
from the caves and do their washing
Even the wood that they burn is
brought 500 miles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

1t is said by medical experts that
if person were kept in a room with
purple walls, with no color but pur-
pie around him, he would be raw
ing maniac inside of a month and
scarlet has even worse effects. Blue
is quite depressing while green is
soothing. Yellow has good effects
on the vision and spirits of most
people.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Our music is no longer green,
The tunes are ground out by ma
chine.
They come in rolls and disks
complete,
To go by springs or human feet.
Thus progress lightens human
tasks,
The human ear but one thing asks
But one thing more remains to
do;
Give us machines to listen, too!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
Hand Accidentally Burned

Amiel Waltz, son of Mrs. John
Mertes, who resides one and one
half miles west of Hamlin, was Sc.
verely burned on one hand one day
last week by accidentally tipping
over a kettle of boiling tar with
which he was doing some roof
painting. He was in town Friday
and was suffering severely with
the Dain
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

The members Of parliament in
Great Britain draw no salaries and
in consequence only the rich men
can afford the honor. 1t is estima-
ted that for term of five years
member Of parliament mast spend
at least twenty five thousand dol
lars besides his living expenses.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

ut seems that some people are
born to i'll luck" sighed the old lady
"Why dc yen think sop asked the
caller.
swell, take myself for instance"
said the cid lady. l have collected
nearly ten thousand medical recip es
and pasted them in book, and I
have never been sick a day in nay
life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Rebuilt Telephone Line All New from
Audubon to Extra. This Will
Render Better Service

Mr.. Late simpson has favored us
with newly constructed telephone
line from Audubon to Extra. OF
course it was badly needed for one
could scarcely ever, even in impor-
tant cases, get to talk with his
party in less than half an hour and
some, we remember, that were
called for, several weeks agoshave
not responded yet. 'Wires busy"
you know.
We enter no complaint against
the dear girls for the test applied
to their nerves is certainly strenu-
GUS and it's great wonder that
there were not more break downs
among the craft. But the annoy
ance of the continuous waiting
that Extra was subjected to by the
"parent office" was certainly in.
tolerable to bear. We feel that
Manager Late Simpson has done
his best to remedy the evil; that
Billy Freeman as master of cere-
monies has demonstrated the fact
that as Chief of Construction Work
he has no superiors, for better
ten miles of line canno: be found
in the state: His assistants acted
the part OF gentlemen during their
stay in Extra and were always
welcomed.
We are certainly pleased at this
new arrangement and trust that
with reasonable attention to our
wants the business methods will
be less annoying and the "mists of
the past be cleared away.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
DON'T BE SCARED

Wall Street is no more the pen
dulum that governs the Great West.
The furry between bulls and bears
cannot effect this great country as
they used to. With hogs at $6.25,
and with other meats snd cereals in
proportion, we of the middle west
can 60 on building homes while
Wall street can 60 to Don't
be timid, launch out; don't contract,
be an American.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Railway engines are not allowed
to blow their whistle within the city
limits of Berlin, and man whose
wagon gearing is loose and rafting
is subject to fine. Piano playing
is regulated and before a certain
hour the piano must be silent, even
during the playing hours fine is
imposed for mere pounding on the
piano.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

A negro preacher who used the
word phenomenon Was asked to
explain the meaning. "Well' he
said, after an instant hesitation,
"If you see COW, that's not a phe-
nomenon? If you see thistle that's
not phenomenon? And if you see
a bird that sings that's not a phe-
nomenon either; but if you see a
COW sitting on thistle singing like
a bird, then, that's phenomenon"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Rev. Richardson isn't a pugilist
nor does he claim any pretentious
of being one, Notwithstanding that
black eye and few bruises on his
face wdich he explains he received
as an honest tniler, providing fire
wood for the cook stove. One blow
with the AK on stick sent it
straight as an arrow to his optic,
"dousing the glin" tor few days
at least
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Who said the waning year is sad?
Tis false! He's blithe and Jolly;
These glorious balmy autumn days
Are never melancholy.
Tis true the withered leaves lie
dead,
Earth with their carpet dressed
Their mission filled they are con-
tent,
And simply sink to rest.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Over four hundred thousand acres
of land in the United States are de-
voted to the cultivation of peanuts.
The peanuts if carefully asd
properly gathered will yield 100
dollars to the acre. The weeds must
be kept out and little lime is need
ed to keep off the bugs. AS an i'm
proven of the soil it is equal to any
leguminous crop.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

1t is reported that the gulf stream
is very slack and the temperature of
the water away below normal. If
this condition lasts any length of
time England and the surrounding
islands may expect cold winter as
the severity Of the climate depends
largely on the warmth and activity
of the gulf stream.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
More Fine Stock

Mr.. Elks Yah Williams OF south
Greeley res, rned from Craig, Ne
Ebraska, last Friday after inspecting
the Thoroughbred herd of Here
ford cattle owned by Miner Broth
Sers of that town aud so pleased
was he with the pedigree of the
gherd that he selected twelve head
sall Thoroughbred Registered Here
fords, to add to his already fine
herd. Mr. Williams is to be con-
@gratulated on this lucky purchase
sfor they are everyone direct des-
scendants of great prize winners.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Ii the world seems cold to you,
Kindle fires to warm it,
Let their comforts hide from view
Winters that deform it.
Hearts as frozen as yoar own
To this radiance gather;
You will soon forget to moan,
20, the cheerless weather.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Michael Haggerty of Butte Mon
tana over fifty years old has entered
the Yale law school. His wife will
study elocution. He intends to re-
turn to Butte and become counsel
for the miners union. His wife is
planning to give addresses Oh socia-
lism
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Isaac Westfall of Cass county died
recently at the age of 94 years. He
had never rode ON either railroad
train or a street car.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Will Bell of Greeley returned
last Saturday from his former
home at Burwell, Nebraska. where
he had been attending to business
matters and visiting former neigh
bors. He reports rain as having
fallen most of Friday in that part
of the state
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

When the frosty touch of autumn
tarns the woodland into gold.
And the chill wind through the
treetops seems to sigh,
Every Zephyr breathes a memory,
that to me will ne'er grow old,
And long for just one home
made pumpkin pie.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Carl Jorgensen and sister, Miss
Ingeborg, and friend, Miss Hansen
of Des Moines passed Saturday and
Sunday at the Jorgensen home, the
ladies retaining to the "Capital
City" on the evening train Monday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Matthias Mates, residing west of
town visited over Friday with
friends in Manning and while there
was joined by his brother, Jacob
Mates of Carroll, who accompanied
him home for an over Sunday
visit here
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

The Misses Matilda and Emma
Hansen have engaged to teach in
Kimballton District No. 8 the com
ing winter, there being two COM
requiring two teachers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
The rice crop of Japan is fail
ure and thousands of farmers are in
want.

1t is said that measures are being
taken to find wife for the prince
imperial of Korea, who is eleven
years old.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

The island of st, Thomas is only
fourteen miles long and three miles
wide and has population Of fifteen
thousand
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Mrs. ii. NJ. Boorman of Atlantic
was the guest of her father and
sister. Mr.. John McDaniels and Mrs.
Edwin Delahoyde and husband
over Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

The bridge west of the depot and
the one on Jefferson street are both
dangerous to travel over, especially
the latter which has several holes
that horses hoof can easily go
through. Whose business is it to
see that they are either closed to
travel or repaired?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Lady Ernestine Hunt, eldest
daughter of the Marquis of Allies
bury, owns and operates a horse
ranch at Calgary, Alberta, on for
ty thousand acre tarm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

There are eight olive trees on the
mount of Olives near Jerusalem,
which are known to have hourished
as far back as 1899 more than 900
years ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Mr.. George Petersen, residing
four miles west of Elk Horn, was in
town Saturday in his auto which
was being run by a Mr.. Hansen.
He called upon several of his
friends while in town for short
time. among others his cousin
P. M. Christensen. They left here
for Brayton on their way home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Fred Wahlert, Jr., of Hillrose
Colorado, returned home Tuesday
after a weeks visit with his rela-
tives. He reports the sugar beet
crop in his county fine except
where a great hail storm last sum
mer thinned out strip to about a
halt crop.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Santo Domingo has twelve million
acres OF magnificent farming land
and only two hundred thousand ac-
res are under cultivation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
| noted scientist now claims

A noted scientist now claims
That mankind is insane;
He cuts out all the Latin names,
But lets the fact remain,
Now this no doubt will make it
clear
As anyone can can see,
Why everybody acts SO queer,
Excepting you and me-
The fads of John, the freaks of
Jane,
Are all explained away;
For now It's easy to explain
Their wits have gone astray.
We look around in ftful CLEAN,
Some rays of sense we see:
But all mankind quite daily seem,
Excepting you and me.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
For Sale
at least.

A number of Poland China male
pigs, also an extra good lot of
High Grade and Thoroughbred
Hereford bulls. Call on or address
NJ. l.. MAsTERsoN,
tt Rt. l, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Miss Lavina Tyler closed her
school out in Greeley Monday and
on Tuesday left for her parents
home in Guthrie Center where she
will remain during vacation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Dt. Riley started Tuesday even
ing for Wlnnebago, Minnesota, on
visit to his son John, Jr. Habit
is strong; that's the reason why
the doctor took his dog and gun
along, and if you don't see any
ducks or geese passing over in the
next ten days, you may guess he
has bagged the whole bunch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

a Does your backache? DO you feel
tired and drowsy and lacking in am
Hbition? If so, there is something
wrong with your kidneys. DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve
J. Blackjack weak kidneys and intlam-
mation of the Bladder. A week. 8
atreatment 25c. Sold by Nick
Doffing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Isaiah Hunt and daughter Miss
Lily, returned the last OF the week
sfrom Kirtley, Wyoming, where they
visited at Lawrence Hunts and
with the Hamlip families.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Six hundred thousand pounds of
soap have been distributed by uncle
Sam to the Indians with instructions
that it must be used only for ablu-
tionary purposes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Mrs. Peter Petersen visited from
Saturday until Tuesday out south
of Elk Horn with her daughter
Mrs. Nicholai Fredericksen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Mrs. III. E. Moffett and children
left Tuesday for their home in
Grundy Center after a pleasant
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G.. Sturgeon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

Mrs. Guernsey on her way home
from Salt Lake City stopped off in
Nebraska to visit a brother, and
did not arrive home uctii Monday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31

C. v. Hansen has engaged
nephew of Robert Anderson who
Scame from abroad to work in the
Blacksmith shop, the gentleman
Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-10-31
CARD OF THANKS

To the Knights of Pythias and to
ali who were friends when friends
were most needed: We thank you.
MRS. JOHN CRANE
AND FAMILY